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THE FINDINGS OF a recent water supply and treatment feasibility study conducted by Urban Systems Ltd. and the Interior Health Authority (IHA) sparked some impassioned debate and discussion from members of Peachland municipal council during the January 13 committee of the whole meeting. To find out what happened, turn to page 3.

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In Brief VIEW STAFF New time-of-day operations on Highway 97 HOV lanes Beginning Monday, January 19, occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes on Highway 97 will be transitioning to time-of-day operations.

The HOV lanes will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding holidays). At all other times, the lanes will be available to all road users.

This change will mean that the HOV lanes will be in effect during peak periods when traffic volumes and transit use are at the highest levels. From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays, the HOV lanes will be used by vehicles with two or more occupants, BC Transit buses, Handy Dart buses, taxis and motorcycles only.

As part of these changes, motorists can also expect to see increased enforcement of the HOV lanes as part of the ministry, the City of Kelowna, and the RCMP’s continued commitment to the HOV lanes and their use. The HOV lanes will continue to expand along the Rapid Bus Route toward UBCO as the future six-lane expansion is completed.

For more information on Kelowna’s HOV lanes visit www.hovkelowna. com.

Slow down, move over protection extension beginning Starting on January 1 the slow down, move over protection was extended to all vehicles with red, blue or yellow flashing lights stopped on the side of a road, according to a release issued by Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone last week.

In his release Stone says the expanded regulation requires drivers to drop their speed as soon as flashing lights are visible. On a highway, that means dropping to 70 kilometres an hour or slower. If the speed limit is 70 kilometres per hour or less, drop to 40 kilometres an hour or slower. Slowing down gives drivers more time to react in the event that more defensive action is required.

The Drive BC website lists scheduled maintenance work and any effect it may have on traffic, which helps motorists to be prepared for flaggers.

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Mayor says development and seniors’ housing are on the horizon for Peachland in 2015 ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

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This is going to be an exciting and important year for Peachland.

That’s according to Cindy Fortin, who took over as mayor of the municipality following November’s election.

“Many important decisions in terms of city infrastructure and policy will need to take place,” Fortin told The View in an email on January 12.

“We are looking at potentially doubling our population over the next several years with the housing developments that are on the books.”

However, Fortin noted, the town will need to “plan and prioritize,” in order to be prepared for that growth.

As council forges into 2015, one of their first priorities will be to hold a strategic planning meeting in order to discuss their goals and priorities, both on a short and long-term basis. Fortin says that meeting is scheduled to take place sometime in the next few weeks.

On the development front, Fortin hopes to see some of Peachland’s major developments take bigger steps toward getting a shovel in the ground.

With news of unanimous approval by Peachland council on October 14, zoning for the New Monaco development has been legally enacted and

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the developers have begun engaging the market with presales and pre-lease agreements.

Other advancements toward initial construction of the New Monaco neighbourhood include: refining the concept site plan; revising engineering designs for water, sanitary, storm water and road systems; completing the negotiation with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) to get approval for a detailed highway access design; moving forward on the next phase of equity investment recruitment; and materials for marketing and sales and completing additional planning work on arts, heritage, amenities

and housing.

The development firm’s vice-president Mark Holland told The View he expects these next steps to take another year and says New Monaco will likely not need to approach council until those steps are completed.

For the Ponderosa/ Pincushion development, 2014 appeared to present more challenges.

Fortin said she and members of district staff have met with the parties involved with the development, and although there are “still a number of issues to be resolved,” she believes that they are “much closer” to resolving them this year.

A halt in residential construction and no

signs of work on the golf course led some to speculate as to the future of the development, which was been approved for approximately 2,000 housing units in addition to a Greg Norman Championship Golf Course, winery and other amenities, last June.

In the meantime, construction of 16 of the 69 approved homes in The Trails portion of the development have reportedly been completed and are at occupancy stage.

Despite numerous attempts by The View, to contact the development’s managing partner Norm Porter, no communication has been made, and Porter has yet to issue a formal statement as to the current state of the project.

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While infrastructure will remain a major priority for the town, Fortin says there are several projects underway that will improve the town’s quality of life.

Pointing to the advancement of the proposed affordable seniors housing project in Peachland, Fortin reported that BC Housing is expected to make a Request for Proposals (RFP) regarding funding closer to the spring.

She says the Peachland Seniors Support Society is already hard at work on the application, which she says will be ready to submit when the call for RFPs comes.

Peachland has been working towards an affordable seniors’ housing project since 2005, but has been unsuccessful in obtaining the provincial funding required to make the project feasible.

The latest draft of the proposal was submitted to the province in December 2012 for a two-phase project that would initially include 60 units of housing and some commercial space in between 5th and 6th Streets.

For Fortin, who reiterated her passion for the project during the 2014 election, the news of the upcoming RFPs is encouraging but ultimately not satisfying.

“We know that there is a real need for this in our community, and we have waited long enough,” Fortin noted.

“I am determined that Peachland’s voice be heard.”

In fact, Fortin says input from Peachland will remain a priority throughout her tenure.

She says intends to fulfill her campaign promise to hold regular public coffee meetings at various locations in town to gain input from members of the community.

Fortin said she plans to start in the early spring and will also hold meetings with individual members of council once they have a chance to settle into their new roles.

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NEWS

Water supply debate ensues during council meeting Editor’s Note: This story is part one of a two-part series. Part two will run in next week’s edition of the Peachland View.

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Plans for Peachland’s proposed water treatment plant were dealt a blow Tuesday morning after town councillors unanimously voted to hold a special meeting next week to further discuss the recommended updates to Peachland’s Water Master Plan (WMP).

The recommendations are the result of a the findings of a water supply and treatment process feasibility study undertaken by Urban Systems Ltd. in 2014.

In their presentation to council during the January 13 committee of the whole meeting, Scott Shepherd and senior water resource engineer Peter Gigliotti outlined their review, which was conducted under the authority of Interior Health.

The initial WMP plan, which was endorsed by council and the Interior Health Authority (IHA) in 2007, was developed to support the ongoing provision of a safe, reliable and affordable water supply for the rate payers who rely on the district’s water supply system.

The focus of the WMP was to provide an overview and broad assessment of long term water sources, water quality and water treatment, infrastructure capacity, community growth and water system demand projections and the financial impacts.

At that time the IHA essentially required the district to include the construction of a

PEACHLAND LAKE, FROM WHICH the district is currently in process of acquiring additional water. water filtration plant by 2017, since the district is supplied by a surface water source (Peachland Creek).

According the WMP, in 2007 Peachland’s overall water system relied on four different water sources including groundwater (Ponderosa wells) and surface water (Peachland Creek, Trepanier Creek and Okanagan Lake) supplies.

These sources serviced Peachland in three distinct geographic systems: Peachland Creek, Ponderosa and Trepanier Creek.

The strategy for meeting this vision in the 2007 WMP included a 10-km-long water main to interconnect the Peachland Creek, Ponderosa and Trepanier Creek water systems.

The Ponderosa wells and Trepanier source would eventually be abandoned and the Okanagan Lake source would be retained for back-up

supply if needed.

This concept provided adequate pressures and fire flows to each area and will service the planned growth areas.

The capital cost estimate for constructing the entire concept in 2007 was $55,400,000.

However, during Tuesday’s meeting, members of council were distressed to learn that the IHA was required to amend its original directive in the WMP to conform to the updated BC Drinking Water Protection Act as well as the Comprehensive Drinking Water Source-to-Tap Assessment Guideline published by the Ministry of Health in

2010.

These objectives, known as the 4-3-21-0 objectives, are required to be met in order for Peachland to legally provide drinking water to its residents.

The directive further states that if all the objectives are not met by the 2017 deadline, the water purveyor (Peachland) must follow best practices for minimizing risk to the consumer and develop a plan for compliance within a reasonable time frame.

To construct, operate and maintain the amended concept, the district’s asset management program recommends that Peachland invest approximately $750,000

annually.

In their review, Urban Systems engineers also reported that the 2007 plan did not account for the anticipated spike in growth that Peachland is expected to see as the Ponderosa/ Pincushion and New Monaco developments move forward.

Shepherd told council the study found the 20-year growth projections for Peachland, assumed to be approximately 900 new units for the Ponderosa/ Pincu sh ion development in 2007, were no longer accurate.

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Monaco (previously unaccounted for), to 2,340 units. Shepherd said this growth equated to an increase of approximately 8,000 people.

As a result, Shepherd added, the review of the town’s water supply was included in the study to determine whether the town’s growing needs would be met.

According to Urban Systems’ report, the current demand for water in Peachland (per assigned parcel in the town’s GIS database) is 3,000 mega liters (ML). The future demand, based on the anticipated growth, is 5,100 MLs. Peachland currently has 10,000 MLs of licensed water supply (this includes all watersheds).

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Is there such as thing as too much bad news?

Editor’s Note: My former boss Lyonel Doherty, editor of our sister paper, The Oliver Chronicle, wrote this editorial for last week’s edition. I found it incredibly poignant and thought it was worth our readers’ attention. In regard to my personal feelings on the subject, I tend to agree with Lyonel.

As a journalist I want to know what is going on in the world and I realize that often it is not necessarily good news. But I believe in balance. I also believe in the value of positive news. I actually think a lot of people do. And, like Lyonel, I do find it challenging when people hound us to publish gossip.

What it ultimately comes down to when I’m deciding whether or not to pursue such an item, is whether or not it will benefit the community. It’s a pretty big responsibility when you think about it and I think Lyonel captures it well. Enjoy!

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ABERDEEN PUBLISHING If you want to stay positive these days, you almost have to avoid reading the news, listening to the radio and watching television.

Unfortunately, the nightly news is a steady stream of doom and gloom, which is so depressing. The good news is buried near the end of the broadcast or on a back page somewhere. Sadly, bad news sells big time.

Television stations can’t wait to highlight all of the dreadful details of how a family was murdered, or how someone was abducted and tortured.

What good is this information other than to inform people of the evil that men and women do, and the accidents that befall others? We al-

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ready know about the despicable things that go on. We don’t need more depressing thoughts running through our heads.

As media, we receive a myriad of horrid news from police agencies every day telling us about the scum of the earth preying on the weak and vulnerable.

We’re still trying to wrap our heads around it. Is it really that much easier to cause someone pain than to help them out? We are bombarded with negative news to the point we are nearly convinced that there’s more bad than good, which isn’t the case.

Some people call us and make disparaging remarks about others, expecting us to trash them in the newspaper. It basically ends up being a “he said, she said” war of words, which we tend to avoid getting mixed up in. While we [the media] definitely report on controversial issues, some of us try not to dwell on the bad news.

You have to wonder if an all-good-news television, radio or print publication would financially survive in this competitive marketplace.

Would you advertise in or subscribe to any publication or broadcast that only reported good news?

If we continually surround ourselves with bad news, how can we be positive about the future?

One shop owner told me that we should embrace the positive because there is far too much negativity in the world. It’s a nice thought as long we don’t become naïve and fail to learn from evil and tragedy.

What are your thoughts? Email editor@peachlandview.com and tell us how you feel. I leave you with this thought: “We wish that all the wars in the world could somehow be placed inside an atom. Wouldn’t that be nice?”

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Finding the spirit of Peachland I want to thank our neighbors for digging us out after the snow storm this week. I have problems with my back, so can’t do any digging. My husband is 77 years old and also has health problems.

Our neighbours, particularly Taffy, who lives opposite and his daugh-

ter, who is visiting, literally dug in there and were able to clear our driveway so that we could get out.

Thank you so much! You personify the spirit of Peachland.

Margaret Wells, Peachland

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COMMENTARY

Division and exclusion do not build a better Canada for all MP DAN ALBAS COMMENTARY

Last week Canadians were shocked and saddened to learn of the brutal and senseless killing of twelve French citizens in a terrorist attack.

Dan Albas, MP

“JE SUIS CHARLIE” (“I am Charlie”) has become the rallying cry for those supporting freedom of expression and denouncing the murders at French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo on January 7.

while we respect and share great diversity and many different cultures, we also have our own unique identity as Canadians.

Those who seek to do us harm threaten our unity. Division and exclusion are the weapons of those radicalized in extremist movements who seek to separate civilized and democratic societies from the values they cherish to instead instill fear and create controls that limit freedom.

Freedom, equality and democracy are the greatest threats to extremists, and radicalized movements fear these principles to such an extent they will brutally execute un-

armed reporters, aid workers and those who are most vulnerable, including women and children.

Canada has always stood against tyranny and to protect the rights and freedoms of those who are most vulnerable.

I believe these principles are part of what it means to be Canadian. Throughout our history, and to this very day we do not turn our back and expect others to make these sacrifices.

There will be those

who will disagree with my comments this week as should be expected in any open, free democratic society.

This week more than any other, we should embrace our right to disagree and to debate with-

out fear of reprisal or repercussion.

However, let us also never forget that what makes us stronger as a country is our ability to stand together united as Canadians.

The darkest moments of our past have always been when segments of our society have been isolated and excluded from others, a situation that still exists in some countries to this day and can lead to further conflict.

We are a nation united and as Canadians we will stand together in our shared freedoms and democracy while we continue to build a stronger Canada.

I welcome your comments and can be reached at dan. albas@parl.gc.ca or toll free at 1-800665-8711.

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Of the 12 victims, 10 were journalists and two were police officers.

Freedom of the press, as well as law and order, are two cherished aspects of any just and democratic society.

It has been suggested that these murders were planned well in advance and in retaliation to satirical cartoons involving Islam. In turn, a debate has ensued from the decision by some media organizations, including the CBC, to refuse to show some of these cartoons to Canadians out of concern they may be offensive to some.

Since this incident occurred I have heard a large outpouring of various comments and concerns from citizens in Okanagan-Coqui-

halla and elsewhere including some suggested courses of action for government.

I would like to respond to some of the most commonly raised areas of concern.

The subject of the cartoons in question potentially being censored is also a concern I share.

Canada, including the CBC, has had a long tradition of satire. Well-known CBC shows such as The Rick Mercer Report, This Hour Has 22 Minutes, The Royal Canadian Air Farce and others have long used satire to poke comedic fun at many aspects of Canadian life, culture and our identity.

It is, in my view, concerning if our national broadcaster arbitrarily decides that some faiths can be subject to comedic interpretation, whereas others are exempt or otherwise deemed to be off limits. It can, in effect, create division and runs contrary to many of the values we hold dear, which leads to the second and larger point.

Division and exclusion do not build a better Canada. We must never forget our successes as a country. We have built a united and inclusive Canada.

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MEMBERS OF PEACHLAND’S arts community celebrated the first exhibition of the year with some opening day festivities in the Peachland Art Gallery, located in the Mary Smith Hall of the Peachland

Historic Primary School. The exhibition opened on January 10 and runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Thursday to Sunday until March 7.

Water supply and treatment feasibility study frustrates councillors Continued from page 3

The problem, indicated by the report, Shepherd noted, is that moving the water intake from its current location on Peachland Creek to Peachland Reservoir, would cause more water to be withdrawn from the reservoir during each annual cycle.

The ability of the

Peachland Creek system to meet the projected supply demands is highly sensitive to environmental flow and future changes in climate.

However, Shepherd and Gigliotti told council that the licensed supply deficiency could be overcome if all of the MacDonald Creek flow above Brenda

Mines available upstream of the existing diversion system was diverted to Peachland Reservoir and/ or Okanagan Lake becomes a supplemental source during high demand periods.

They also indicated that the district is currently in the process of acquiring additional licensed water from Peachland Lake.

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district’s director of operations. Joe Mitchell assured council and members of the audience that there would be enough water to meet the anticipated demand if these measures were taken, but some members of council felt that this growth had not previously been accounted for in the original report, or the revised version released in

2011, and found the review troubling.

Councillor Terry Condon, who has served four consecutive terms on council, and was involved in the creation of the water master plan, told Shepherd and Gigliotti he was disappointed by the news that this was the first council had heard about this demand and found the report upsetting.

“We [council] would not have made the decisions we did in 2007 if we had been given this information. So I’m really quite upset,” Condon told the audience.

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ter, then indicate in this report that there won’t be but tell us that there is – it’s not making sense.

Mayor Cindy Fortin was equally concerned.

“How do we know these numbers are even accurate?” she asked.

Though momentarily silent, Shepherd quickly recovered and suggested a number of options to reduce the projected supply demand, such as requiring large developments to develop their own alternative sources for domestic irrigation, requiring the Ponderosa Golf Course to develop its own water source for irrigation and identifying and eliminating as much of the 40 per cent of undeterred water use as possible, Shepherd noted that water supply estimates could also be refined by installing a flow meter to measure the inflow into Peachland Lake from the upper watershed.

Be sure to follow up with part two of the series as well more of The View’s coverage of the this developing story.

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NATURE

Helpful tips for feeding Peachland’s birds during the winter MARION HALL CONTRIBUTOR

During the summer months, many varieties of birds eat insects so they are very important in making our environment as pleasant as possible.

Some birds migrate south for the winter, but many do not. Those that stay behind do need help during the cold winter months when both food and water are important. Here are some helpful hints to that will keep your hungry neighbourhood birds happy.

Cover: Bird feeders will be most useful in the winter if they have a wide cover over feeding ports, perches and dispensing trays so seed is not buried during snowfalls or storms.

Fly-through platform feeders are especially good designs for winter bird feeding. The cover should extend several inches over the edge of the feeder to ensure protection from all but the most serious storms.

Placement: Ideally winter bird feeders should be placed in sheltered locations out of the most severe winds. Placing feeders closer to the house will be effective and will help keep the birds visible for indoor bird

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watching. At the same time, feeders should be placed near protective cover such as hedges or a brush pile to offer birds safety from predators.

Capacity: Large capacity feeders are preferred for winter feeding because they do not need to be refilled as frequently.

This is only viable, however, if the seed is protected from moisture, otherwise it may grow mold before it is consumed.

Cleanliness: Be-

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cause natural food sources are scarcer in the winter, more birds may be attracted to backyard feeders and those feeders will need to be cleaned and sterilized regularly. Proper cleaning will minimize mold,

mildew and other unhealthy conditions that could foster disease among backyard bird populations.

When cleaning, discard soggy seed and let the feeder dry before refilling if possible.

Most birds that visit backyards in snowy weather thrive on seeds, since insects and fruit are harder to find naturally during the winter.

The best foods to offer birds in colder weather should have

a high fat or oil content that will provide abundant energy for winter survival.

Nutritious winter foods for birds include black oil sunflower seed, peanuts and suet with seeds or fruit.

Storing birdseed: Stored properly, seed can easily last for months, particularly seed mixes and sunflower seeds. I buy in bulk and then store my seed in cleaned and dried milk containers. This makes filling the feeders much easier.

To properly store seed it should be kept in a cool, dry place that is protected from bugs and rodents.

Choose a storage bin that will be easy to access all winter, and one that can be easily manipulated while wearing gloves. Clean

off feeders, platforms and perches after each storm so seed is easily accessible.

Leave fruit and berries on trees, hedges and bushes to provide a natural source of food throughout the winter.

Stamp or shovel snow around feeders to provide easier access to spilled seed for ground feeding birds.

Leave nesting boxes and birdhouses up all year round to provide winter roosting sites.

With care and consideration, backyard birding can be a rewarding hobby throughout the winter with birdsong and backyard visits to brighten the coldest, darkest days of the season.

In the next column, I will discuss the importance of having water available.

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Medical Services Directory Dentists

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Chiropractors Dr. Peter Stapleton Dr. Todd A. Penner

Massage Therapists Catherine Gnius, RMT Nick Berry, RMT

Plenty of things are on the go at the Peachland Legion PATRICIA DAY CONTRIBUTOR

What an exciting month December was, to close the year of 2014!

Branch #69 donated $20,000 to various charities. Those of you who attend our meat draws on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, contributed to our charity causes.

Branch #69 also held a special Christmas dinner for Peachlanders who were alone for Christmas, in partnership with the wellness centre. These two events would not be possible without the generosity of the community of Peachland.

Legion members Donna and Ted Cave got the ball rolling for the dinner with their gracious donation and the wellness centre picked it up when they came on board.

Santa came to visit during the dinner, and Papa Thom was there

with his guitar to provide music.

There were over 60 folks in attendance. A snappy salute to all of those who donated their time and talents to make this adventure become a reality.

Could this become a tradition for Peachland? On December 12 there was a dinner and wine tasting event with three local wineries, Time, Lang and Jentsch, that provided members with an experience to enjoy. Dinner was served and music by various musicians added magic to the evening.

The general meeting held on December 22 was unique in that Angee’s Kitchen got a special plaque from Trepanier Lodge #83 for the food service provided for them. Congratulations to Angee and Earl for a job well done.

Fire Chief Dennis Craig of Peachland Fire and Rescue Services was a guest speaker. We are

looking forward to building co-operation between the legion and the fire department over the nest year.

By the time you read this you will have danced away 2014 and into 2015. Did you spend New Year’s Eve at the legion? If you did, no doubt you enjoyed one of Angee’s dinners and tapped your feet to the music of Tom Miller and the Good Time Charley Band.

The year 2015 has many new beginnings in store for branch #69.

On January 13 there was a workshop held for former military vets who are having problems with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Zack Donovan from CFB Comox visited the legion to talk about PTSD, what it is, how it happens, and how to seek help.

Did you know that PTSD has led to the suicide of more Afghan vets than those who died while serving

in Afghanistan. Understanding is the first step toward helping.

Repairs and renovations are the buzzwords for the next year.

It has begun with the installation of a proper handicap door and the washrooms have been updated as well.

If you have been a recent visitor of branch #69 you may have perused the drawings of the future bar. Don’t they look great? Soon they will no longer be on paper but will become a reality! There have been many fundraising projects to make this renovation happen and you have been generous in becoming part of these events.

There is always something happening at branch #69. Look for the ads in The View to see what is coming up next.

The next general meeting is on January 26 at 1930 hours. We’ll save a seat for you.

Healthy Body • Healthy Mind

Cholesterol and its relation to heart disease

High cholesterol levels have long been directly linked to heart disease. But as more research into cholesterol and its relation to heart disease is conducted, some doctors are shifting their views on the relationship between the two.

Even though one quarter of the population takes

cholesterol-lowering medication and have reduced the fat content of their diets, estimates show that more North Americans will die of heart disease than ever before.

More revelations are coming to the forefront regarding cholesterol and heart disease. New research has shown

that statin drugs are ineffective at reducing mortality rates in most populations. Furthermore, according to the Framingham Heart Study, which is the longest-running and most comprehensive study on heart disease to date, it was demonstrated that cholesterol intake in the diet had no correlation with

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heart disease. The study found that men and women with above average cholesterol levels had nearly identical rates of heart disease compared to those with below average cholesterol rates.

Another potential eye opener is that, in addition to cholesterol not affecting heart disease risk, eating high-cholesterol foods does not elevate blood-cholesterol levels as doctors once thought. Ancel Keys, who is considered the

“father” of the theory that cholesterol contributes to heart disease, now says that there’s no connection between cholesterol in food and cholesterol in the blood.

If not cholesterol levels and the foods one eats, what, then, is responsible for heart disease? Many medical professionals and researchers now believe the primary causes of heart disease are inflammation and oxidative stress.

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Dwight Lundell, a heart surgeon and author of the book The Great Cholesterol Lie, foods like refined sugars and vegetable oils used to preserve processed foods may lead to the inflammation that ultimately causes heart disease. Inflammation is the body’s immune response to a foreign invader. Foods high in sugar and saturated fat can exacerbate inflammation.

Bacteria and other unwanted substances in the body also contribute to inflammation.

To combat inflammation, people can adopt a healthy eating style. Fatty fish, whole grains, leafy greens, fiber, and nuts can help reduce inflammation.

Exercise also can reduce inflammation.

Research from Mark Hamer, PhD, an epidemiologist at University College London, found that, regardless of BMI or weight, study participants who completed 2.5 hours of moderate exercise each week — about 20 minutes a day — lowered their markers of inflammation by at least 12 per cent.

When a person exercises, muscle tissue releases a protein molecule called cytokine, which likely prompts an inflammation drop.

Just about any type of workout that raises heart rate is effective in helping with inflammation.

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Private space available, in a shared environment, located in the heart of downtown Peachland across the street from Okanagan lake. Currently under renovations to provide new offices/smaller spaces for local artists, nail techs, tattooists, tech services, offices etc... prices starting at $550.00/month, including all basic utilities and kitchen use. This prime location just off well manicured Beach Avenue offers a unique opportunity for a small business/home business that requires a space with easy access for the public to conduct business. Long or short term rentals are available, only 3 spaces left. Call Nicky Hazle at 250-767-6464

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Mary passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mary was the youngest child of Bruce and Fannie Woodsworth and the granddaughter of C.S. Woodsworth, cofounder of the C.C.F. (now the N.D.P.). She graduated from U.B.C. with a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Chinese Studies in 1974. Mary was an animal lover and also a had keen interest in saving the environment.

Mary grew up in Westbank, and her wish at the end of her life was to return to the Okanagan, where her two brothers who predeceased her are buried.

A celebration of her life will be held on January 25, 2015 2-4 p.m. at the Monteray Seniors Centre, Victoria, B.C. Donations may be made to an environmental organization of your choice.

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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.

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PCAC seeking submissions and volunteers for 2015 HeArts festival VIEW STAFF February is coming fast and that can only mean one thing; the Peachland Community Arts Council (PCAC) will be hosting the annual HeArts Festival.

painters, photographers, potters, quilters, sculptors, writers, singers and entertainers of all kinds.

The literary contest is open to aspiring writers in Grades 7 through 12 who would like to submit a short story or poetry.

The week-long event, which takes place between February 9 and 15, includes an artists’ showcase, a literary contest and more.

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WHAT’S ON

UPCOMING EVENTS PWC SPEAKER SERIES – DRUG INTERACTIONS AND AFFECTS Jan. 20, 1:30pm, Peachland Little School House.

Presented by Wesley Bedford, Pharmacist, Peachland Pharmacy.

Admission by donation. Call Peachland Wellness Centre, 250767-0141.

PEACHLAND NEWCOMERS’ AND SOCIAL CLUB GENERAL MEETING Jan. 21, 11am, Little School House. Lunch afterwards at the Gasthaus.

ROBBIE BURNS SUPPER Jan. 23, 5:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre.

Dinner 6:15pm. Call 250-767-9133 for tickets.

SUNDAYS PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10am, United Church

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

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 10am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank

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

INDOOR WALKING 8-9am, community centre

PICKLEBALL 9:05-

MONDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8am8pm, community centre

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

AEROBICS AND MORE

PEACHLAND BOARDWALK 9:30am

FLOOR HOCKEY 4:30-

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

PINCUSHION HIKE AND YOGA 9:30am. Call

VOLLEYBALL 10am12pm, community centre

50+ Activity Centre

IRON AND SILK EXERCISE 10:45am-noon,

9:30am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

Activity Centre.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30am, 50+

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

PICKLEBALL 1:303:30pm (3.0-4.0), community centre

STORYTIME FOR PRESCHOOLERS 11:30am,

VARIETY SINGERS

Activity Centre

GENTLE YOGA 10:4511:45am, 4th St Place

TAI CHI 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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

PICKLEBALL 1:30-

TWEEN DROP-IN 3-8pm, meet at Peachland Elementary.

Grades 5-6

YOUTH DROP-IN 3:308pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+

ity Centre.

ZUMBA 5:30-6:30pm,

PICKLEBALL 1:30-

community centre

3:30pm (Novice), community centre

BRIDGE (ALL LEVELS) 2-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre (restarting January 5)

YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6-8 pm, 4th St Place

SPIN & SCULPT 6:307:45pm, community centre WOOD CARVERS CLUB 7-9pm, 50+ Activity Centre.

8pm, community centre

FLOW YOGA 9:0510:15am, 4th St Place

PICKLEBALL 9:0511:05am (3.0-3.5), community centre

PEACHLAND SPARKS AND BROWNIES 5:45-

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

Burns Supper Fri., Jan. 23, 2015

Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12.

VINYASA YOGA FLOW

8:30pm, community centre

BRIDGE (EXPERIENCED) 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre

WEDNESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8am8pm, community centre

6:45-8:00pm, community centre

50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Library.

Stories, finger plays, rhymes and fun! From October 2 until December 18.

PEACHLAND ROTARY CLUB MEETING 12pm, Gasthaus Pub

AA 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre

FRIDAYS

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

PICKLEBALL 1:303:30pm, (3.0-3.5), community centre LEGO TIME 3-4pm, Peachland Library.

Open to all ages.

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

Ages 13+.

LADIES SNOOKER

FITNESS ROOM 8am-

5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

6pm, community centre

SATURDAYS

INDOOR WALKING

CARPET BOWLING

8-9am, community centre

10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

FLOW YOGA 9:0510:15am, 4th St Place

MEAT DRAW 3-5pm,

BRIDGE CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs)

PICKLEBALL 1:30-

10am-noon, community centre

TWEEN DROP-IN

YOGA BEGINNERS

3-5:30pm, meet at Peachland Elementary. Grades 5-6

10:30-11:30am, 50+ Activity Centre. $5 drop-in per class.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

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

Ages 6-12.

YOUTH ZONE 6-9pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 6-12.

PEACHLAND LEGION

LIONS DEN MEETING

Thank you for your generous support of our fund-raising efforts to repair the Legion.

7pm. 2nd week: 6th Ave. Police Station.

4th week: community centre. Dan 250-7679034

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7pm,

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

ART CLASS 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Generous corporate sponsors include:

Activity Centre. $5 drop-in per class.

THURSDAYS

• Chico’s Paradise • Ships A-Hoy! • Costco • Peachland Wine Shoppe • Your Dollar Store • IGA Marketplace • On Beach Boutique • Sysco Foods • Peachland Dental

INDOOR WALKING

FITNESS ROOM 8am-

And a special thanks to Patricia Day and Rich Tason and friends.

YOGA 8-9am, 50+

8-9am, community centre

Peachland Museum

8pm, community centre

Angee’s Kitchen full menu 11 – 7 weekdays and 9 – 7 Sundays

Peachland

Places of Faith St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

Peachland United Church

Peachland Baptist Church

250-767-2206

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

4421 4th Street

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

Sunday Services

All Scots and Want-to-be Scots welcome!

Piper and Dancers and Good Cheer

Service 9 a.m.

Weekly Activities Art • Chess • Yoga • Bowling • Bridge • Crafts • Exercise Classes

TWEEN COOKING NIGHT 5-7:30pm,

VOLLEYBALL 7:00-

Door & Bar 5:15 p.m.

Dinner 6:15 p.m.

Call for tickets!

Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12.

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

Margaret’s Anglican Church

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

WORKSHOP WEDNESDAYS 3-4:30pm,

7pm, community centre

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

50+ Activity Centre

BRIDGE (ALL LEVELS)

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

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

TWEEN TRIPS 5:30-

CHESS 1:15-3:30pm,

FITNESS ROOM 8am-

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

AA 12-1pm, 50+ Activ-

MEAT DRAW 4-5pm,

9-10:15am, 50+ Activity Centre

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

fellowship 11:30am, 4204 Lake Ave.

MEAT DRAW 2-4pm,

767-2133 to register for your spot

E-A-S-Y CORE

Dawn 250-878-6342

TUESDAYS

Activity Centre. Call 250-767-6574.

FITNESS TRAIL GUIDED TOUR 10am. Call 250-

PICKLEBALL 9:0510:35am, (1.0-2.75), community centre

ity Centre

11:05AM (3.0-4.0), community centre

PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 service

UKULELE 1pm, 50+

CARPET BOWLING 10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

Contemporary Worship Traditional Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

January 18th, 2015

Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Tuesday Morning

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

Induction Service

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Sunday School: 9:30 am

Special Guest: David Solmes

Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 am

Located at:

Fellowship Coffee: 11:30 a.m.

2600 Hebert Road

West Kelowna Two morning services:

9 am & 11 am

Peachland Office Hours: 5848B Beach Avenue

4th Street & Brandon Ave

“Let Us Worship Together”

Wednesday:12:30pm-4:30pm Friday: 9am-1pm 250.768.7638 emmanuelnet.ca

4204 Lake Avenue

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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1990 Upper Sundance Drive #3209, West Kelowna - This beautiful complex offers true Okanagan living located in a quiet area away from the hustle and bustle with an outdoor pool/hot tub right out your back door! This lovely unit includes 2 beds + den, granite countertops, s/s apple., brand new carpet, fireplace, storage unit, 2 PARKING STALLS and located near schools and all amenities.

CALL TRACEY FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION! MLS®10082654

TRACEY O OR M A N TRACEY BOORMAN PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

250.864.6606 KELOWNA WESTSIDE

Each office independently owned and operated.

T R AC E Y B O O R M A N. C O M

$344,900

5252 Greata Road, Peachland - Perfect for first time home buyers or young families!

Get into the market with this great home in Peachland! 2 Beds and full bath up, 1 bedroom with office/den and bathroom downstairs. Perfect yard with fruit trees and grassed in area. Tonnes of room for RV/boat parking on top.

MLS® 10087606

Own this BIG View on Renfrew!

Half Acre

$495,000

Corey Zieske realtor®

cell: 250.300.7618 office: 250.860.1100 coreyzieske@royallepage.ca

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THE PEACHLAND FOOD BANK! $419,900 • #135-5300 Huston Road Immaculate like-new condition, semi detached lake view town home, grade level entry, recent upgrades include granite counters in the kitchen and upstairs bathrooms, 2 bedrooms & den, 3 full baths, double garage with room to park in the driveway, private back yard would be handy for a pet and front covered view deck, gas F/P, open concept, secure gated community “The Terraces” a low monthly maintenance fee of $149.00, RV parking, walking distance to the mall and the beach, excellent value, priced to sell!

MLS®10091825 Call Cecile for a FREE MARKET EVALUATION

PROFESSIONAL HOME BUILDERS The people reading this space need your help!

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250-212-2654

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207-4350 Ponderosa - Gorgeous Eagles View - a rare “Owl” unit on the level closest to the lake offering spectacular lake view/ town view/ valley view vistas for your enjoyment from lower and upper sundecks.

You get both middle and upper floor in the building in this unit. Upstairs is located a large master bedroom with 12’ ceilings big enough for all your furniture plus large luxurious 5-piece ensuite bath. Main floor offers open concept design with island kitchen, living room and two more bedrooms.

MLS®10090005

778.479.4706 5878A Beach Ave, Peachland

Dave Collins 250-870-1444

www.lakesidenotary.ca

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