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2015 promises to be a robust year for local realtors ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

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There’s a four-letter word Peachland area real-tagline must alw Tagline The Discovery Computers’ otherwise altered beyond the parameters st tors have been hearing a lot of lately: sold.

And if real estate is any indication of the town’s overall economic health, local realtor Larry Guilbault says 2015 will be a robust year for Peachland.

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In fact, Guilbault says 2014 was a record year in townhome sales, with 18 sales at Lakeshore Gardens and prices up 14.9 per cent. With two units currently for sale, Guilbault forecasts an increase 2 colour PMS 072U in prices this year.

Black In its 2014 annual Real Estate Review released late last week, Coldwell Banker revealed “excellent” market conditions. Using data compiled by the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board, the PM review shows a total of 186 real estate transactions in in Peachland last year, compared to 163 Bla in 2013 and 130 in 2012.

In terms of home sales the review further shows 91 sales in Peachland. Of these single-family properties sold, 62 homes were priced less than $500,000. Of those homes, the average selling price was $387,475.66 and the average time to sell was up to 73 days.

In the $500,000 to $1 million range, 29 homes were sold for an average price of $628,396.42.

The average selling time was 82 days. One home was reportedly sold for over $1 million in only 24 days.

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NEWS

Guilbault says Ponderosa homes are sold and ready for move in Continued from page 1

According to the review, 39 homes in

total were sold, with Eagle’s View leading with 11 sales in 2014.

The Peachland Community Arts Council calls for submissions

from sculptors, fibre artists, potters & carvers (original work only)

for its upcoming show

Form and Fibre In the Mary Smith Hall of the Peachland Art Gallery March 14th to May 9th, 2015 Submission forms can be downloaded from www.pcartscouncil.com/events.htm/Fibre Submission deadline: Tues. March 3rd, 2015

The remaining sales included: Island View, Chateau on the Lake, Beach House, Okanagan Ridge, Terraces, The Ridge, Creekside Landing and Ponderosa Development.

Guilbault says he is particularly enthusiastic about the Ponderosa sales because he knows residents are anxious for that development to move forward.

“I know people have

wondered what’s going on up there but things are happening.”

“Homes have been sold and people are moving in,” he assured The View, adding that four new buildings are slated for construction this month and he is anticipating an announcement regarding the golf course building schedule will be made within the coming months.

On the development front, Guilbault has seen lot sales continue upward, with more new construction projects on the horizon, however, the review indicates that lot prices have dropped slightly. The average lot at .234 of an acre sells for roughly $171,660 compared to $173,200 in 2013.

Guilbault, who has lived in Peachland for just over five years, says the increase in sales doesn’t surprise him.

“As we go forward, especially with the

Peachland HEARTS Festival Schedule of Community Events Monday, February 9

Variety Singers Concert Auction with lunch Peachland Quilter’s Display

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Boys & Girls Club Telus Youth Workshop “Abstraction Expressionism” with Sandra Kessler

Peachland Historic Primary School 4-9 pm

Wednesday, February 11

Pincushion Quilt Guild Open House “Writers Unblocked” Anthology Readings by Five Authors

Community Centre Peachland Library

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Thursday, February 12

Peachland Art Group Open House

Community Centre

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Friday, February 13

Artists’ Evening Reception

4th Street Place

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Ponderosa and New Monaco developments, I think we will continue to see that reinforced,” he pointed out.

Guilbault’s theory is reflected in a report released by the British Columbia Real Estate Association, which shows that sales in Peachland are part of an overall trend throughout the

Okanagan Valley.

So who’s moving here?

Though he has seen more young families coming into the Valley from Alberta and Manitoba, Guilbault says he is still seeing a steady stream of “mature” residents, working couples in their 40s and early 50s and semi-retired couples in their early

to mid 50s.

“It’s getting younger and younger all the time,” he added.

“What we’re seeing is a lot of people who come here to get away from the city and to live in a resort-style community.

We’re also seeing people who moved here to retire and need to downsize but don’t want to leave.”

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Van den Born wants residents to take workshop’s message to heart ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

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As recreation coordinator for the District of Peachland, Julie van den Born knows first-hand the importance of heart health and maintaining an active lifestyle.

But as active as Peachland residents are, and van den Borne can assure you, Peachland does have an “incredibly active” population, even the most vigourous among us are not immune to heart disease and stroke.

That’s why she hopes community members will attend the upcoming free workshop dedicated to heart attack and stroke awareness at the 50+ Activity Centre on February 25 from 6:30-9:30 p.m.

The event is also being held in conjunction with Heart Month, a national, c o m m u n i t y- b a s e d fundraising campaign led by the Heart and

Stroke Foundation of Canada.

“It’s so important to be able to recognize the signs,” van den Born told The View in an interview on February 4.

“We don’t see [heart attacks] very often but it definitely happens.

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she has taken part in similar workshops and seen communities benefit from them.

To facilitate the Peachland workshop, van den Born reached out to Anne Benn of B.C. Ambulance.

In the workshop, which van den Born

It’s so important to be able to recognize the signs,.... the more people we can educate, the more people can help someone when it’s needed.”

- JULIE VAN DEN BORN

collapse and someone from our staff was able to help because we’ve received training, so the more people we can educate, the more people can help someone when it’s needed.”

Van den Born says

describes as interactive, Benn will teach participants how to recognize the signs of heart attack and stroke, emergency preparedness and CPR training.

Van den Born says

the event, which is being organized by the Peachland Community Centre, the Peachland Wellness Centre and the 50+ Activity Centre, has been extremely popular in other municipalities and she anticipates a similar reaction here.

“The promotion of this [event] has been very much a joint effort,” van den Born explained.

“We have already had 20 people sign up, which is really encouraging.”

With this in mind, van den Born is stressing that anyone interested in participating in the workshop sign up early.

She says once the list reaches more than 40 participants, she will likely plan a second workshop.

As a certified yoga and fitness instructor with an educational background in human kinetics, van den Born is obviously passion-

ate about health and wellness, and stresses the value of early prevention measures.

“This is a really important program. It’s very hands-on and combines educational and practical elements. I think people can really take a lot from it.”

The best part, she reiterated, is there is no charge to attend.

To find out more or

sign up for the workshop contact Julie van

den Born at 250-7672133.

Peachland MLA Office MLA Dan Ashton or staff will be available at the Chamber of Commerce office Tuesday afternoons.

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Hired Equipment Registration SPIRIT OF PEACHLAND CIVIC AWARDS

Do you know an outstanding volunteer, athlete, artist, business person in the community? If yes, nominate them today for a Spirit of Peachland Civic Award.

Nominations are currently being accepted for the following awards:

Unsung Hero Lifetime Service Youth Citizen of the Year Citizen of the Year  Peachland Excellence Awards – (recognizing achievements in sports, arts, culture, community service and more)

How to Nominate:

 Review the nomination categories and complete the nomination form available: o online at www.peachland.ca o for pick up at the District Office (5806 Beach Ave) or the Community Centre (4450 6th Street) o by email executiveassistant@peachland.ca  Write a nomination letter  Provide 1-3 letters of support  Application deadline is Friday, March 13, 2015 at 12:00 noon  Selections will be based on the nominee’s achievements and contributions for the year of 2014 As well, each year the District recognizes (upon request) the following milestones:  Wedding Anniversary: Peachland Residents celebrating their 50, 60 or 70th wedding anniversary.  Freedom of the Municipality: Peachland Residents who have reached their 100th birthday or to residents who have lived in Peachland for more than 75 years.

Completed packages can be returned: o by email to executiveassistant@peachland.ca o to the District Office (5806 Beach Ave) o to the Community Centre (4450 6th Street) District of Peachland Civic Awards will be held at the Peachland Community Centre (4450 6th Street) on Friday, May 1, 2015. For more information, call 250-767-2133 or visit www.peachland.ca

Okanagan Shuswap District

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Note that while you do not need to have Commercial (Comprehensive) General Liability Insurance or up‑to‑date WorkSafe BC coverage to register, you will have to meet these requirements prior to working on any ministry projects.

Only owned or lease‑to‑own equipment is eligible for registration.

Equipment may only be registered in one area in any given year.

Seniority is not transferable from area to area.

The deadline for new registrations is midnight on Wednesday, March 18, 2015.

Late registrations will be accepted, but may appear at the bottom of the open list. Note that there is no charge for registering new equipment, or for changing or deleting equipment information already listed.

Register through the Okanagan Shuswap District Office at: 1358 St. Paul Street, Suite 300, Kelowna, V1Y 2E1 You can also phone at 250 712-3660 or send a fax to 250 712-3669 to have the forms mailed or faxed to you.

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Joanne Layh Publisher

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QUESTION OF THE

WEEK If real estate prices go up as predicted, would you sell your Peachland property?

Erin Christie Editor

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As a community newspaper the Peachland View strives to represent the town of Peachland as best it can.

And while we work hard to do so, we can’t be everywhere, even though we try. That’s where our readers really help us out.

Almost every week we get photo submissions from people in the community vying for a place in the paper, and let me tell you, we appreciate it.

In fact, some of our best cover shots have been taken by talented local shutterbugs, like Richard Smith, Jen Scott and Chris Byrd. Remember the mysterious whirlpool cover shot on September 26?

In a perfect world we would run every photo we receive. However, for a litany of reasons, including timing, spacing, balance and occasionally, technical issues, unfortunately, we can’t.

I wish I could use every photo that came in because I always appreciate the thought. When photos are emailed to us it shows me that people are engaged with the paper. If you read the paper on a regular basis you may have noticed that we will run submitted photos, sometimes even on the cover.

But what it ultimately comes down to is the actual quality of the photo.

Whether or not the photo is “good” in terms of news value an composition is subjective – it also isn’t a recurring problem. We get a lot of very well composed shots that have plenty of value. The main reason photos don’t make it into the paper is essentially a technical one.

To get a photo printed in the paper we need photos of a certain size and resolution (minimum 300 dots per inch, or DPI). Unfortunately, just because a photo looks the way it should on a computer screen doesn’t mean it will print that way. This is something I run into a lot with submitted photos, and it breaks my heart when someone goes to the trouble of sending us a picture and I have to tell them I can’t run it because it’s not big enough and I can never quite explain myself properly. But I want the photos to keep coming, hence, the inspiration for this editorial.

The good news is that most modern cameras and smartphones take nice big pictures – the bad news is that sending the pictures to us can be tricky, because email programs like to reduce the size of pictures to make them easier to send. Often the program won’t even tell you it’s doing it! If you can’t find the setting in your software, just bring your camera to the office and we’d be happy to copy the photo straight from its memory card.

Because of the kind of camera I use to take photos for the paper, size is not usually a problem for me, but there are a lot of other things I try to think about when I’m shooting. Photography has never been my strongest skill but I can say that I’ve improved over the years, compared to when I started out.

That’s because I was fortunate enough to have some great professors in journalism school as well as the benefit of some good advice from the incredibly talented photographers and photojournalists I have met or worked with over the years.

For anyone who is not a photographer but would like to get a photo in the paper, we (our graphic designer, Mike, and I) have compiled a list of tips and tricks that will help get your photo in the paper.

1. The Rule Of Thirds is a classic design element that composes a shot by breaking the visuals into thirds.

For example, place your subject slightly off centre with the remaining two-thirds of the frame vacant. The result is more visual interest in the subject.

2. A Horizon Line is an old school approach of making sure the background is a solid horizontal line. To get the horizon line, hold the camera level and keep it as straight as possible.

3. Natural Light is preferable. By finding light from other sources and avoiding the use of flash on the camera, the picture conveys more of the ambient scene; there’s a sense of the setting.

4. Choose The Right Shooting Mode. Your digital camera’s auto modes are fine for snapshots, but if you want to take more creative photos then step up to the more advanced semi-automatic shooting modes.

• Aperture Priority (A or Av on the mode dial) is the one to choose if you want to control the depth of field – how sharp your photos are from front to back. As a result, it’s a smart choice for portraits, landscapes, macro photos – pretty much everything! Aperture Priority is a semi-automatic mode: you set the aperture, and the camera then sets a corresponding shutter speed for a “correct” exposure, based on the camera’s reading of the scene.

• Shutter Priority (S or tv) works the same way, although you control the shutter speed instead, with the camera setting an appropriate aperture.

This makes it a good shooting mode to plump for when you’re shooting sports and action.

• Program mode (P) is like an advanced fully automatic mode, where the camera sets both the aperture and shutter speed.

5. Focus on the focus. A blurry shot can look interesting at times, but it is really hard to execute successfully, and we don’t use them often. Take time to make sure the image is in focus and that the lens on your camera is clean.

6. Who’s that? When it comes to photos we need the full names of everyone in the photo in the order in which they appear (left to right, and if they are in rows, back to front). Generally if there are more than 12 people in a photo we don’t necessarily include every name, but we do make sure to identify the group.

For example, in December I ran a photo of at least 30 people, each of whom was representing a community group that was receiving a donation from the legion. There were far too many people to list but we did include the names of the recipient groups.

I hope this was helpful. To all those who send us photos, thanks for your support and keep them coming, Peachland!

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The Grinch who stole stockings

I think that the major fuel that runs Peachland is the energy of volunteers. This is certainly true of the 50+ Activity Centre on Beach Avenue.

A series of articles are being written as we speak, regarding the activities and people involved with this non-profit organization.

Each of the interest groups play in this building, paying no rent or other costs. Each group volunteers their time and energy to make the building work by, for instance, setting up and cleaning up for the potluck dinners.

I am part of the needlework group that meets every Monday afternoon. Our contribution is to decorate the hall every year for the Christmas festivities. It’s a fun

afternoon’s work and is greatly appreciated, we know, by all who use the hall during December. We also put everything away in January! But this year we had a Grinch.

Four handmade, pieced and quilted Christmas stockings walked out the door! They had been loaned to us by a member and were hung up with care on the bulletin boards.

St. Nicholas certainly didn’t take them and we ask, no, implore the Grinch to return them to the 50+ Activity Centre. No questions asked. Let’s make our volunteers and their acts of kindness appreciated for who they are and what they do.

Margaret Martin, Peachland

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Our taxpayers are taking a closer look at Canada’s MP pensions MP DAN ALBAS COMMENTARY

One question that a number of citizens raise is: what does the MP pension plan moving to a 50/50 cost sharing relationship mean in actual dollars?

The answer to this question can vary on account of a number of variables that, like most pensions, include the overall length of time served, the amount of income an MP earns averaged over a five year period, (having served for a minimum of six years to be eligible for a pension) and finally an MP’s lifespan once being eligible to collect a pension.

In order to provide more context I will provide an example: under the current pension plan, a MP who retires with nine

years of service will be entitled to receive an annual pension of $46,036 per year once they reach retirement age.

In order to qualify for that pension, the MP would have

Dan Albas, MP contributed roughly $11,665 per year over the nine years for a total paid of just under $105,000.

Taxpayers, on the other hand, would have contributed roughly $68,641 each year over the nine years for a total paid in excess of over

$617,000.

Easy to understand why these pensions have been referred to as gold-plated since they were introduced in the 1950s by the liberal government of the day.

How does this compare to the revised pension plan with 50/50 cost sharing?

As many have asked about my own MP pension I can state that I do not qualify for an MP pension, however for sake of example, if an MP served for nine years under the revised MP pension plan, upon retiring they could expect an annual pension of roughly $39,398.

Under the revised system, instead of paying $11,665 per year the revised amount would be roughly $39,000 per year.

Over a nine-year term this amounts to just over $350,000 split equally with taxpayers as opposed to the over $617,000 paid for by taxpayers under the current MP pension plan.

While both pension plans are very generous, it is easy to see how 50/50 cost sharing on MP pension plans and

in the federal public service pension plan will save taxpayers $2.6 billion over the next five years.

Moving forward, debate in parliament continued on bill C-518, the private members bill that is summarized by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, as a bill to revoke the taxpayer-funded pension of MPs and senators

convicted of serious crimes against taxpayers.

To confirm, I spoke in support of this bill and will continue to support bill C-518.

Another bill in the house this week that I have spoken in support of is the tape reduction act, which I have heard strong support for from small business

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Debate on private members bill C-518 continues on Parliament Hill Continued from page 5

Bill C-44, the protection of Canada from terrorists act, is also before the house this week.

This is a bill I referenced in my October 31 MP report for those looking for further information.

Aside from Bill C-518, other private members

business in the house includes Bill C-626 “An Act to amend the Statistics Act” and motion M-534 “Child poverty.” Along with debate on these bills

will also be a number of votes and parliamentary committee work is also actively underway.

As always, if you have a comment, question or concern on any matter before the House of Com-

mons please do not hesitate to contact me at Dan.Albas@parl. gc.ca or toll-free at 1-800-665-8711.

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BUSINESS | COMMENTARY

Chamber planning action-packed year for the business community PATRICK VAN MINSEL CONTRIBUTOR

The Peachland Chamber of Commerce board of directors appreciated the opportunity to co-host the business pancake breakfast in January.

We were able to speak to our new council members and to members of the business community.

We want to extend a special thank you to our new economic development officer, Kevin Taylor, for organizing this business before hours meeting, as well as the Peachland fire department for providing the breakfast.

We invite our membership to the up-

coming quarterly meeting on Monday, February 16, at 6 p.m. at the Blind Angler Grill.

Limited seats are available, so registration is required, the cost is $20 for dinner (tax and gratuities included).

Please R.S.V.P. to peachlandchamber@ gmail.com.

During dinner our guest speaker will be Sam Samaddar of the Kelowna airport. He will introduce the Let’s Go Shuttle program. The meeting will follow the dinner.

Mark your calendars. We have a number of upcoming events, including the business expo and the wine, food and trade show on Saturday, April 11.

PATRICK VAN MINSEL

Vendor registration packages are available online at www.peachlandchamber. bc.ca. To get an early bird discount book your booth before February 28.

On Monday, May 25 we will hold our annual general meeting at the Gasthaus and on Sunday, September 13 we will hold our annual golf tournament at the Summerland Golf Club.

Saturday, November 14 will be our Business Excellence awards night.

We are currently looking for businesses willing to host a business after hours event.

If you think you might be interested send an email to peachlandchamber@ gmail.com.

New council under the gun to make first major decision of the year MAYOR CINDY FORTIN

erating costs are estimated to be $400,000 per year.

Option 1 includes a pre-filtration treatment, which makes this option least likely to require additional treatment for chlorine by-products.

COMMENTARY

As the new mayor and council, we were faced with a very complex and important decision early on in the term: choosing a new water treatment plant.

I have received several inquiries regarding our choice so I thought I would take this time to better explain what our options were, and why we went with a conventional treatment plant.

While this was a major decision, this was not a new issue for those, such as myself, who were previously on council.

Interior Health has been pushing for a new treatment plant for several years, especially with the larger developments in the works.

We were also faced with the Build

Mayor Cindy Fortin Canada grant application deadline of February 18.

This is a major grant opportunity we did not want to miss.

To summarize our three treatment plant options:

Option 1

The first option was a conventional water treatment plant, with the initial phase costing $18.8 million.

Provided that a grant of $8.06 million is approved, it will require borrowing $6.45 million.

The annual op-

Option 2

Option 2, a direct filtration plant, has an initial phase cost of $16 million, and would require borrowing of $5.44 million if a grant of $6.8 million is approved.

It will require the use of more chlorine than option 1, but slightly less energy for operation.

Annual operating costs are estimated at $380,000.

While less expensive, option 2 has a higher risk that additional treatment may be required in the future, if treatment for chlorine by-products is re-

quired.

Option 3

Option 3 involved building a 19.5 km direct transmission pipeline with hydro power generation capabilities. The total cost to complete option 3 would have been $44.6 million.

This option also does not provide a phased approach like option 1 and 2.

After taking into account the possible income from hydro generation, minus the annual operating costs it would have taken well over 120 years to pay for itself.

It also did not have as high an ability to manage public health risks as option 1.

After much discussion and debate, council voted in favour of option 1.

While choosing option 1 over option 2 means the extra borrowing expen-

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diture of $1 million which certainly isn’t a small amount of money, in the long run the thought was that it may save the tax payers money.

Option 2 has a higher risk of requiring additional treatment in the future, which would require an addition onto the plant at a later date.

It is always much more expensive to add on to a plant,

than to build the full, conventional treatment into the initial design.

I hope that makes council’s decision a little clearer.

Water availability will continue to be a major consideration that needs to be a priority for council, moving forward.

I will address the issue of water availability in a future column.

On another note,

my coffee chats with the public started this Thursday, February 5.

I will be available every first and third Thursday of the month from 9-10 a.m., beginning at the Blue Rooster and changing locations every few months. If you’d prefer an office meeting, please feel free to call me at the district office at 250-767-2647.

Thank you, Peachland, for all of your support as friends and clients for the past 28 years. Now k You n a h T my time has come to land h c a e say goodbye to the real P estate business. To all my past and present clients I would like to advise you that your real estate needs shall be well served by my son and partner Dan Dupuis by just a phone call to him at 250-878-7600.

As of January 31, 2015, I shall officially retire from the real estate business and hopefully find a new career as a volunteer--who knows for what at this time.

Time slips by so quickly that it is gone before you know it. 50 years ago almost to the day I first received my real estate agent’s license. Although it doesn’t feel like yesterday it sure doesn’t feel like 50 years, either.

So, from myself and my wife, Joan, and our family, we all wish to say a huge thank you for allowing us to live and practice business in your wonderful community.

Bill Dupuis Royal LePage Kelowna

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NATURE

The presence of clean water will make your yard irresistible to birds MARION HALL CONTRIBUTOR

Because many birds do not eat seeds or suet, there is another way to draw them in from the natural cover for close-up viewing.

Water in various forms will attract the insect and worm-eating birds that would not otherwise be drawn to your yard.

There have been times when as many as 20 American robins or 10 cedar waxwings have used our bird bath at one time as they sat around the edge waiting their turn.

You can keep it simple. The simplest and least expensive way to provide water for birds is in a ceramic or metal birdbath mounted on a pedestal.

As long as the water is clean, and changed frequently, birds will respond.

After food and shelter, the presence of water is the third necessity to bird life in a backyard habitat, it will attract birds that would not otherwise be seen. In spring and summer, birds such as flycatchers, wrens, robins, vireos, thrushes and even owls will readily come to water, but not to

feeders.

During winter in the Okanagan it is necessary to have a heated container for water, to keep the water from freezing.

Those that have a built-in heater are not too expensive, and are well worth the expense.

Another way is to set up a birdbath with moving water that is pumped from one level to another. The sound and motion of water is a great attractant for birds and will draw them in from some distance to drink and bathe.

The ideal water area for birds is a recirculating, multi-tiered pool in which an electric pump moves the water to the uppermost level, which allows it to flow back to the lowest level, and then back again to the top.

As long as there are many shallow areas, no more than a couple of inches deep, the birds will use all the levels of water as it flows from one to another.

Water is not only essential to the survival of birds, but its presence in a backyard habitat will be guaranteed to attract a whole different variety of birds.

MARION HALL

HERE FOR SENIORS Catering to the fine senior citizens of Peachland

Recommended immunizations for those over the age of 50 Routine immunizations can keep people safe and healthy. Certain vaccinations can prevent diseases from

producing symptoms, while others can lessen the duration of an illness or make conditions less severe.

Vaccination schedules become a way of life for parents to young children.

But vaccinations ar-

en’t just for kids, and adults should keep tabs on their immunization histories to ensure they’re up-to-date with vaccinations for their particular age group and lifestyle.

The elderly are more likely to die of a vaccine-preventable disease than other age groups. The immune system begins to decline as we age, so the body can benefit from the disease-fighting boost provided by vaccinations. Individuals at any age should discuss immunizations with their doctors, but it’s a particularly important conversation for those age 50 and older.

Vaccine schedules

and recommendations may vary depending on where a person lives, but the following immunization recommendations are offered.

Influenza: An annual flu shot can help prevent the nearly 36,000 deaths that occur due to flu each year in North America. The flu vaccine is designed to combat the current strain of flu, so it is recommended anytime between September to March, which is the prime flu season.

People age 50 and older should opt for the injection rather than the nasal form of the vaccine.

Tdap: This vaccine protects against tet-

anus, diphtheria and pertussis and is especially necessary for people who have close contact with young infants.

Pertussis, or whooping cough, can be passed on to youngsters and make them very ill. If you’ve never received a Tdap vaccine, it’s suggested that you get it at least once. Individual tetanus boosters should be received every 10 years.

Pneumococcal: Pneumococcal disease is an infection caused by the pneumococcus bacteria. It can cause pneumonia, blood infection, ear infections, and even bacterial meningitis.

This vaccine is given to adults age 65 and

older or to younger adults at their physicians’ discretion.

Hepatitis A: Individuals with medical, occupational or lifestyle conditions, such as healthcare workers or people with chronic liver disease, may need a two-dose series of the hepatitis A vaccine.

Adults who are avid travellers to various parts of the world that may bring them in contact with animals or people who do not receive the same course of immunizations may need additional vaccines. Speak with a doctor about which immunizations are recommended before travel.

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Classifieds Business services Semi retired finishing carpenter with 35 years experience. No job too small. Reasonable rates. Ask for Stuart.

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Career OppOrtunities BUSY COLLISION repair shop requires one Auto body repair technician and one automotive refinish technician.

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RENTALS

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Per column inch $9.00 plus GST Garage Sale Ads include box and headline: $15.00 plus GST Home Based Business Semi Display: $15.00 plus GST NOTICES: Weddings, engagements, birth announcements, cards of thanks, and other notices (min. charge) $9.00 plus GST up to 20 words, 15¢ each additional word.

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PHONE 250.767.7771 Fax: 250.767.3337 Advertising Regulations: The Peachland View reserves the right to classify ads under appropriate headings and to separate and to determine the page location. The Peachland View reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement.

All claims of errors to advertisements must be received by the publisher within seven days after the first publication.

It is agreed by the advertiser requesting space that the liability of the Peachland View in the event of failure to publish an advertisement or in the event of an error appearing in the advertisement as published, shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for only one incorrect insertion for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect or omitted item only and that there shall be no liability in any event greater than the amount paid.

Britco Portable Bunkhouse (12' x 52')

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COMMUNITY

HeARTS Festival will showcase plenty of Peachland talent

Medical Services Directory

DIAN TOMPKIN

begins with a performance by the Peachland Variety Singers at the 50+ Activity Centre on Monday.

Enjoy the Pincushion Quilt Guild’s open house on Wednesday and the Peachland Art Group’s open house on Thursday, both are at the community centre.

Mayor Cindy Fortin will officially open the Artisans Showcase at 4th Street Place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 14.

The Bob Sugden Youth Art Award and also the Youth Lit-

CONTRIBUTOR

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Massage Therapists Catherine Gnius, RMT Nick Berry, RMT

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4403 2nd St, Peachland

778-479-3232 Dentists

It’s HeARTS Festival time!

Deborah Livingstone, president of the Peachland Community Arts Council (PCAC), would personally like to invite you to Peachland’s annual HeARTS Festival, which kicks off on Monday, February 9 and runs until Sunday, February 15.

There’s a full list of times and activities in the Peachland View and at www. pcartscouncil.com.

This special week

fabric art, native art, children’s art, photography, paintings, quilling, wood carvings and Paverpol, plus surprises such as Zentangle and Tinga Tinga.

The Kelowna School of Music and the PCAC will present “An Intimate String Ensemble” on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in the Peachland Art Gallery.

This string trio composed of Sandra Wilmot on violin, Ashley Kroecher on viola and Martin Kratky on cello are members of the Okanagan Sym-

Dian Tompkin erary contest prizes, which are sponsored

by New Monaco, will also be awarded that day.

It is a wonderful opportunity to see

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cation of personal poetry and prose. It is both fiction and non-fiction.

There will be readings, sales and signings on Wednesday evening at the library and Saturday and Sunday at the Peachland Little School House along with the Friday art club art display.

The book is also available at 4th Street Place, the Peachland Art Gallery, and the Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC) for $15.00.

Proceeds go to the PWC and the PCAC. Writers Unblocked meets at the Wellness Centre on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. and welcomes new members.

Come on out to the HeARTS Festival and discover what over 600 people will be enjoying during Valentine’s week!

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phony Orchestra and the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra.

Admission by donation. Seating is limited.

Chris Scowen will be at the Art Gallery on Sunday from 12-2 p.m. with a free rare book road show.

While he fully admits he is not an expert, he is very knowledgeable and he will happily help in assessing the value of your special book.

So bring out a book or two.

The Writers Unblocked group are having their first book launch at the HeARTS Festival.

A 150-page anthology has been written by five different wordsmiths: Vi Brown, Lorraine Robertson, Edeltraud Schult, Wayne Power, and Judy Wyper.

This book is a collaborative fund-raising publi-

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an automated external defibrillator (AED) at the Peachland legion. This type of safety device is appearing in community facilities across Canada and is saving the lives of those experiencing heart attacks. The AED is programmed in a way that will guide anyone through the correct application in case of a heart attack. The legion’s AED was funded by Zee Medical Canada.

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WHAT’S ON

UPCOMING EVENTS

YOGA ADVANCED BEGINNERS 8-9am, 50+ Activity

MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE

VOLLEYBALL 7:00-8:30pm, community centre

Centre. $5 drop-in per class.

AUTHOR’S READING EVENT Feb. 11, 5-6:30pm,

INDOOR WALKING 8-9am,

9:30am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

7pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Peachland library. Hosted by the Friends of the Peachland Library. Authors and books will be available. Light refreshments will be served.

All welcome.

community centre

CARPET BOWLING 10am-

PICKLEBALL 9:05-11:05am (3.0-4.0), community centre

noon, 50+ Activity Centre

VARIETY SINGERS 9:30amnoon, 50+ Activity Centre

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30am, 50+ Activity

BRIDGE (EXPERIENCED)

WEDNESDAYS

COMPUTER LITERACY 10

FITNESS ROOM 8am-8pm,

am-noon, Peachland Wellness Centre. Call for appointment: 250-767-0141.

YOGA 8-9am, 50+ Activity

community centre Centre. $5 drop-in per class.

INDOOR WALKING 8-9am,

SUNDAYS

Centre

FITNESS TRAIL GUIDED TOUR 10am. Call 250-767-

JERRY DOBER BREAKFAST 8am-11am, Peachland

MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10am – noon, Peachland

BREASTFEEDING CAFÉ 10

PICKLEBALL 9:05-10:35am, (1.0-2.75), community centre

am-noonish, 2nd and last Tuesday, Peachland Wellness Centre

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

Wellness Centre. Everyone welcome!

PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10am, United Church ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP 10am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 10am,

Wellness Centre

TAI CHI 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre

NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre.

PICKLEBALL 1:30-3:30pm (Novice), community centre BRIDGE (ALL LEVELS) 2-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre (restarting January 5)

Emmanuel Church, Westbank

YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6-8

PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 service

SPIN & SCULPT 6:30-

pm, 4th St Place 7:45pm, community centre

fellowship 11:30am, 4204 Lake Ave.

WOOD CARVERS CLUB

UKULELE 1pm, 50+ Activity

TUESDAYS

Centre. Call 250-767-6574.

MEAT DRAW 2-4pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

7-9pm, 50+ Activity Centre.

2133 to register for your spot

AA 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1 pm

250-878-6342

– 2 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

FRIENDSHIP TUESDAY/ MOVIE 1-3:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre.

community centre

ZUMBA 5:30-6:30pm, com-

FLOW YOGA 9:05-10:15am,

munity centre

4th St Place

FITNESS ROOM 8am-8pm,

PICKLEBALL 9:05-11:05am

PEACHLAND SPARKS AND BROWNIES 5:45-7pm,

community centre

(3.0-3.5), community centre

community centre

PEACHLAND LEGION

Valentine's Dinner and Dance

Saturday, Feb. 14 Dance only $5 Dinner 6 p.m., Dance 7 p.m.

Kick Up Your Heels For The Irish March 14 Dinner and dance $20 Call 250.767.9404 for details

Angee’s Kitchen full menu 11 – 7 Tues.-Sat. and 9 – 7 Sundays

AA 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre

LIONS DEN MEETING 7pm.

UKULELE 1:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre

2nd week: 6th Ave. Police Station. 4th week: community centre. Dan 250-767-9034

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7pm, Peachland Museum

CHESS 1:15-3:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre land Wellness Centre (3.0-4.0), community centre

BRIDGE (ALL LEVELS) 2-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre (restarting January 7)

WORKSHOP WEDNESDAYS 3-4:30pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12.

TWEEN COOKING NIGHT 5-7:30pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12.

1162 Hudson Road West Kelowna, B.C. 250-769-5685

Sunday Services Contemporary Worship Service 9 a.m.

Traditional Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m. Study, Coffee & Conversation Office Hours 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Monday to Friday

Rev. Robin Graves

Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Ages 2 thru to Grade 6 www.gracelutherankelowna.com

4th Street & Brandon Ave

E-A-S-Y CORE 9-10:15am, 50+ Activity Centre 9:30am 12pm, United Church Hall

250-767-3131 www.stmargaretspeachland.org

MEAT DRAW 4-5pm, Royal

PICKLEBALL 1:30-3:30pm, (3.0-3.5), community centre TEA IN THE TRANQUIL ROOM 2pm-2:45pm, Peach-

TWEEN TRIPS 5:30-8pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12. $5/member/trip. Pre-registration is required by calling 250-7672515

land Wellness Centre

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

LADIES SNOOKER 5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

FRIDAYS

SATURDAYS

land Wellness Centre

FITNESS ROOM 8am-6pm,

CARPET BOWLING 10am-

VOLLEYBALL 10am-12pm, community centre

community centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9am,

IRON AND SILK EXERCISE

community centre

10:45am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

FLOW YOGA 9:05-10:15am,

STORYTIME FOR PRESCHOOLERS 11:30am,

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10am-11am, Peachland

Peachland Library. Stories, finger plays, rhymes and fun! From January 15 until May 28.

4th St Place

Wellness Centre

noon, 50+ Activity Centre

MEAT DRAW 3-5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

YOUTH DROP-IN 3-5pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 6-12.

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

Pet of the Week Name: Lisa Lisa is a sweet girl that is not enjoying shelter life. We think she has spent most of her life outside. She is small and young and would be good in a home with children and somewhere where she can get a lot of love and attention.

Lisa is playful and a quiet cat.

Her SPCA ID is 355787.

5672 Beach Avenue, Peachland 250-767-9133 Call for Info

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

Annual General Meeting / Potluck February 27 6:00 p.m.

2015 Membership Fees Due Now!

Weekly Activities Art • Chess • Bowling • Bridge • Crafts • Exercise/Yoga • Ukulele

Peachland United Church

Peachland Baptist Church

250-767-2206

Find a friendly welcome, good music, great fellowship, Bible messages

“Let Us Worship Together”

4204 Lake Avenue

Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 am

9 am - Worship Service & Sunday School 11 am - Worship Service with Kids Church

Fellowship Coffee: 11:30 a.m.

250.768.7638 emmanuelnet.ca

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

Peachland Wellness Centre

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10am-12pm, Peach-

Pastor Jeff Bjorgan

West Kelowna

TWEEN DROP-IN

land Library. Open to all ages.

Sunday School: 9:30 am

Located at:

(3.75-4.5), community centre

Activity Centre

LADIES CRIB 1pm-2pm,

5:30pm, 8-10yrs, community centre

community centre

Patience in a Time of Perpetual Transition”

2600 Hebert Road

PICKLEBALL 1:30-3:30pm,

FITNESS ROOM 8am-8pm,

”“Roots Series:

Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Tuesday Morning

ART CLASS 12pm, 50+

LEGO TIME 3-4pm, Peach-

50+ Activity Centre

4421 4th Street

February 1 st, 2015

11:30am, 50+ Activity Centre. $5 drop-in per class.

FLOOR HOCKEY 4:30-

Places of Faith

Grace Lutheran Church

community centre

YOGA BEGINNERS 10:30-

Canadian Legion Branch #69

Peachland

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

BRIDGE CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 10am-noon,

THURSDAYS

TAI CHI – PWC 9:30am-

PICKLEBALL 1:30- 3:30pm

Peachland Youth Centre.

Grades 7+

Gasthaus Pub

PEACHLAND BOARDWALK

TWEEN DROP-IN & MULTISPORTS 3-8pm, meet at YOUTH DROP-IN 3:30-8pm,

VINYASA YOGA FLOW 6:45-8:00pm, community centre

4th Wednesday, 10am-12pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

(3.75-4.5), community centre

Peachland Elementary. Ages 9-12

PEACHLAND ROTARY CLUB MEETING 12pm,

WELLNESS CIRCLE 2nd &

SUNSHINE SINGERS 1:30pm-2:30pm, Peach-

PICKLEBALL 1:30-3:30pm,

FITNESS ROOM 8am-8pm,

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AEROBICS AND MORE PINCUSHION HIKE AND YOGA 9:30am. Call Dawn

MONDAYS

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community centre

SPIN & SCULPT 5:156:30pm, community centre

Office Hours - Tue, Wed, Thur 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Hall rental contact Doreen 250-767-2132 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.

Rev. Elaine Diggle

all are welcome

Women’s Bible Study: Wednesday, 9:30 am Dr. Gordon Denison, Pastor 250-707-1735 gdenison@telus.net

www.peachlandbaptist.net

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$129,900 104-2585 Hebert Road, West Kelowna - Why rent when you can own and save your money. Ground floor one bedroom/ one bathroom townhouse behind Dairy Queen and Shell Gas in Westbank. Front and back patios, appliances, low strata fees of $88 and low, low taxes. Only $129,900 for a cute apartment.

Centrally located close to schools, transit, parks and Westbank shopping. One parking stall included.

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Dave Collins 250-870-1444

With access to banks, credit unions, financial institutions, and private lenders, we have regular mortgage rate promotions that may be much lower than what you have been quoted! Call us today to find out if we can help reduce your monthly payments, or reduce the amount of time you are paying on your mortgage!

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CURRENT RATE SPECIALS

$298,000 • #236 – 3996 Beach Ave SEMI WATERFRONT best price, 2 bdrm/2 baths, spacious 1330 sq ft, gas F/P, granite counter in kitchen, large great room, SS appliances, large deck gas BBQ hook up, mountain view towards the back of the building, outdoor pool, gym, guest suites, secured parking & entry, storage locker, pets and rentals allowed with restrictions.

Wonderful location for beach walking, shopping mall close by, public transportation. Great choice for retirement or part time home in beautiful Peachland along Okanagan Lake.

MLS®10093090 Call Cecile for a FREE MARKET EVALUATION

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5 yr fixed rate 2.79% 3 yr fixed rate 2.49% 5 yr variable rate (Prime – 0.65%) 2.20%

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