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JAMES WOOD PERFORMS a rousing rendition of Robbie Burns’ Address to the Haggis as he slices into the Scottish delicacy during the annual Burns Night Supper at the 50+ Activity Centre in Peachland on January 23. To find out more about the event turn to page 7.
A series of break and enters in Peachland last week saw suspects leaveTheempty-handTagline Discovery Computers’ tagline must alw altered beyond the parameters s ed from two out of the threeotherwise incidents. According to media relations officer Constable Kris Clark, West Kelowna RCMP officers received a commercial alarm at the A&W restaurant at the Peach1 colour land Centre mall on January 22 at 12:27 PMS 072U a.m. An A&W employee confirmed to The View that the glass in the restaurant’s front door was broken during the incident and that cash was taken from the register, but would not confirm the amount. Another break-in was reported to the 2 colour PMS 072U RCMP detachment at approximately 9:15 Black a.m. at Serendipity Salon and Spa; this one, however, was less successful. The suspect(s) smashed the front door and targeted the cash drawer, only to find PM it empty, with the exception of some small change. Bl A third attempt at a break-in was made, this time at Peachland Pharmacy, which is also located on Beach Avenue. According to pharmacist Wesley Bedford, the front window was smashed with a rock and the cash drawer was targeted. “As a practice we have a number of security measures in place and we don’t keep cash in the register overnight,” Bedford said. Police believe the three break-ins are related. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the West Kelowna RCMP at 250-768-2880 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477.
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Residents seeking more input into Centennial Walkway expansion ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR
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The District of Peachland wants to encourage its residents to take a walk, along the waterfront that is. Named Centennial Way in honour of Peachland’s 100 year anniversary in 2009, the 1.7 kilometre multi-use trail is widely lauded locally as a community gem. It is one the district hopes to capitalize on by extending the walkway from its current end point at 13th Street to Todd Road. Residents were invited to learn more about the proposed project and provide input into its design at an open house held in council chambers on October 21. The consultation, which was requested by council during a committee of the whole meeting held on September 9, 2014, provided residents with two options – A and B – designed by Urban Systems Ltd. Those who attended the open house were given the opportunity to view the design options and complete feedback forms for Urban Systems and district staff to compile into a report presented to council on November 25, and again, to the new council members, during a committee of the whole meeting on January 27. According to Urban Systems’ summary of the two options, which was presented to council by District of Peachland director of operations, Joe
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THE DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND wants to capitalize on the town’s scenic walkway by expanding it from its current end point at 13th Street, to Todd Road.
Mitchell, both options are similar, except for the parking. Option A allows for two driving lanes and parking on both sides of Beach Avenue, but would require up to 22 mature trees be removed. In his presentation Mitchell pointed out that this option would also allow for continuous bioswale (landscape elements that allow for drainage from surface runoff) through the majority of the corridor, which would
reduce the number of dry wells required along the pathway. The challenges with this option, Mitchell continued, would be that it would reduce the shoreline area and hard surfaces would encroach into high water level. It would also impact the existing properties along that area of Beach Avenue. The cost for this option is estimated to be approximately $2.3 million. Option B provides a two-lane cross-sec-
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tion with parking on one side only, but the environmental footprint is considerably smaller, Mitchell noted. Option B could see as few as six mature trees removed, which would preserve the natural condition of the lake front. It would also allow for a continuous bioswale as well as a greater amount of usable public right-of-way width. However, these changes would still impact the property of those who reside in that area and it would result in the loss of up to 50 per cent of the existing parking spaces.
The cost estimate provided for Option B is $2 million. Based on the findings Urban Systems gleaned from the feedback forms provided at the open house, those who attended on October 21 did not like either option. Mitchell reported that the feedback was split on the two options, with similar low support for each. With that in mind, Urban Systems engineers created a third option (option C), which Mitchell presented to council along with the initial report based on the open house findings.
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Best described as a hybrid of options A and B, option C would help to reduce the number of trees being removed by minimizing the size of the bioswale in certain sections, or possibly eliminating it entirely in very tight locations. The objective of this option, according to Urban Systems’ report, is to maintain the majority of the onstreet parking while preserving as many of the mature trees as possible and reducing the impacts to the lake front. This option would see a minimum of 12 trees removed and maintain approximately 75 per cent of the existing parking with a minimum encroachment into the
high water level. The challenges council would be met with if they select this option would be the risk of damage to mature trees during construction as well as a reduced bioswale area, which would require the addition of dry wells where the bioswale is eliminated or reduced. The cost estimate for option C is roughly $2.3 million. Mitchell said the objective of the consultations is to select the appropriate option so the district can prepare a project that will be shelf ready in the event that grants and/or senior government funding becomes available. The initial expansion to the walkway in 2009 was funded by the federal and provincial governments, which contributed two-thirds of the funding for the $3 million project, while the remaining funding came through development cost charges. While reviewing Mitchell’s report, council members also noted the district had received several letters from Peachland residents regarding the expansion options. In their letters residents requested another open house be held that would include information regarding options A, B and C, and that letters with the “who, what, where, when and why,” be sent to those residing within the 4000 and 4100 block of Beach Avenue, the area that would be directly impacted by the construction. In response to these concerns, council voted in favour of meeting these requests and holding another public open house in the near future.
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Camping fees are going up If you enjoy camping in beautiful British Columbia, you’d better bring cash. As of March 15 camping fees in B.C.’s provincial parks are going up. The province says the increase comes as a result of the rising costs of maintaining the parks and the cost in B.C. is competitive with other jurisdictions and generally lower than those of private facilities. According to Environment Minister Mary Polak, of B.C.’s 204 provincial campgrounds, the price will increase by $2 at 141 campgrounds, and between $3 and $5 at 50 campgrounds. Polak says revenue from the system-wide increases are expected to generate $1.3 million this year for B.C.’s protected areas system, and all revenue from the increased fees will be put back into maintaining and enhancing the parks system. There are no increases to fees for sani-stations, mooring buoys, backcountry camping, picnic shelters, or group camping. Parking remains free in all provincial parks. For a complete list of campgrounds and updated fees visit www.env.gov.bc.ca/ bcparks/fees/userfees.pdf.
Do you know an exceptional British Columbian? It’s time for someone exceptional in your community to be considered for the province’s highest honour, the Order of British Columbia, which recognizes outstanding achievement and distinction in a variety of fields. Since its inception in 1989, the Order of British Columbia has recognized 370 British Columbians from various sectors and regions of the province, including Baljit Sethi, advocate for immigrants and for equality (2011), George Bowering, First Poet Laureate of Canada and historian (2004), Diana Krall, jazz vocalist and pianist (2000) and Trevor Linden, NHL hockey player and humanitarian (2003). British Columbians are encouraged to consider the exceptional citizens in their communities and nominate an individual for appointment to the Order of B.C. Any B.C. citizen can submit a nomination. An independent advisory council will consider nominations, and successful nominees will be recognized at a special ceremony hosted at Government House.
Plans underway to grow B.C. organic sector The Ministry of Agriculture is consulting with the organic sector about developing a three-pillar approach to strengthen the awareness and reputation of B.C.’s organic foods. The consultations involve regulating the use of the term “organic,” developing transitional strategies that support farmers to become certified, creating business strategy and market development programs, and creating a brand to market B.C. organic foods. The proposed change will require all products marketed as organic in B.C. to be certified under either a provincial or national certification program. Operators producing and selling their organic products strictly within B.C. will require provincial certification. B.C. companies with customers in other provinces or countries will require certification by a federally accredited certification body.
Fatal dog attack results in court action by RDCO ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR
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Jeff Clarke says he’s still reeling after watching his beloved family pet, Charley, torn open in front of his eyes nearly one month ago. The unprovoked attack by two unleashed dogs left Clarke injured and his 12-year-old lhasa apso/wheaten terrier fatally wounded. Now the retired Peachland man says he intends to take legal action against the owner of the dogs whose brutal attack led to Charley’s death. It happened on January 1, as Clarke was walking Charley on Ponderosa Drive. The walk was cut short when two larger dogs, an American bulldog/pit bull and a presa canario, attacked Charley in an encounter Clarke says he can only describe as terrifying. “The big beast bit Charley on the side and I hauled off and booted him in the head, in the ear, in the eye, in the nose, anything I could do to get that dog off him,” Clarke recalled in an interview with The View on January 5. “My neighbour grabbed its choke chain and pulled. It just came off and he was hitting him with that. It didn’t seem to faze him at all. In the end I even punched it, but it just wouldn’t let up. It was unstoppable. And once the one dog bit Charley on the side, the other one came over and went in for the kill.” The dogs were eventually separated, but not before Charley was bitten on the throat. After the encounter Charley was rushed to Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital, where he was attended to by Dr. Moshe Oz. Clarke says Oz told him he was willing to operate but ultimately it would result in a poor quality of life for Charley. He opted to have Charley euthanized rather than watch him continue to suffer. Clarke accumulated a number
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of bodily injuries and abrasions himself, including a broken hand. The pit bull and the presa canario were seized by dog control officers on January 2. Dog control officers asked the owner for permission to have the animals humanely destroyed, but the owner, a local man whose name is not being released, refused to have the dogs euthanized voluntarily. The animals have remained in the custody of the Regional District of the Central Okanagan (RDCO) while an investigation was underway. Following the investigation the RDCO has reported that they will be appealing to the court to approve a destruction order for the impounded dogs, due to the severity of the attack. A trial date is expected to be set next month. In the meantime, the two dogs will remain in the custody of regional district. For Clarke, this course of action is bittersweet. “My hand is healing but it’s still an awful thing to try and get out of your mind,” he told The View on January 21. “Seeing those animals put down will
give me closure but I’m not looking forward to having to relive the whole thing in court. “ Clarke told The View he plans to consult a lawyer before making any major decisions but he is considering filing a civil suit against the dogs’ owner and would likely be seeking compensation for the veterinary bill he incurred for Charley’s euthanization, as well as punitive damages. Clarke said he hopes that stories like his will encourage members of the local government to consider lobbying provincial leaders to enact breed-specific legislation, or create a bylaw that would ban pit bulls in Peachland. “I don’t know if that can be done but I know there have been other attacks like this and I think Peachland would be better off without these kinds of dogs running around,” he explained. “I don’t, for the life of me, understand why anyone would want that kind of dog as a pet anyway. I’m sure there are probably some good ones and I know they can’t all be vicious but the ones who attacked my Charley sure were.”
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In response to the editorial in the January 16 edition of The View, titled ‘“Is there such a thing as too much bad news?” Having worked in the media for over 40 years it has always been our responsibility to verify any information before going public. In order to perform with the highest of standards it is vital that the words we choose are in no way our personal opinion. We are simply a reporter offering the information for the public to derive their own conclusion. The reporters on television and radio are even responsible for their tone of voice and delivery, as that too can be misleading. If we were all able to hear or read the way the news used to be reported it would now appear to be rather boring. Sensationalism and hype have unfortunately become the requirements in the competitive world of journalism, to boost ratings or sales. The important advancement that the media has made over the last hundred years is the instantaneous reach we are now able to experience, due, in part, to the introduction of the internet; be it written, audio or video.
It is believed by our past generations that some of the atrocities of the past wars could have been stopped had they not been late coming, and in some cases, edited by personal opinion, be it that of the journalist or the people controlling them. Which brings us to your paragraphs referring to gossip. The author asks “should we publish gossip?“ and “some people call us and make disparaging remarks about others, expecting us to trash them in the newspaper.” Gossip that contains disparaging remarks is a low form of propaganda. According to the definition in Wikipedia, propaganda is a powerful weapon in war. It is used to dehumanize and create hatred toward a supposed enemy, either internal or external, by creating a false image in the mind. Even though we have no control over how someone will process information, we do however have a responsibility of how we present it. Having said that, I would like to share the following with all of you who live in our community: “How people treat you is their karma, how you react is yours” - Wayne Dyer. Allan Holender, Peachland
Money talks I just received the first credit card statement for 2015 that included a message about changes to the interest rates the bank will be charging. These interest rates are absolutely outrageous! Considering that our Bank of Canada is currently charging banks less than one per cent to borrow, how in the hell can they justify charging their customers 23 to 28 per cent? How much profit is enough? Banks are raking in the not millions with an “m”, but billions with a “b!” Most of those hard to imagine profits are on the backs of the working poor and middle income families.
Many people are using credit card purchases to meet basic needs because wages are so low they can barely afford rent! What saddens me the most, though, is there is absolutely nothing we can do about it. The old adages “money talks” and “the rich get richer” still apply. Greed is the new norm. Interestingly, the message from the bank closes with “we believe that the more you know about your credit, the more informed choices you can make.” Are you kidding me? What freakin’ choice do we have? Barb McGregor, Peachland
MP pensions being addressed by new changes MP DAN ALBAS COMMENTARY
Next week the House of Commons will be back in session as the spring sitting will be underway on Monday, January 26. Currently the House of Commons is scheduled to sit from January 26 until the end of June with a few break weeks scattered throughout. Normally after the end of June the House would rise and
resume in late September– given that this is an election year it is unexpected that the House will sit after June unless a matter arises that results in parliament being recalled, a rare occurrence. As this is the final year for the 41st parliament it also means the end of what many have called “gold plated” MP pensions. When I was first elected in 2011, concerns about the MP pension plan were among some of the topics frequent-
ly raised by citizens and in turn I was one of the first Members of Parliament in Ottawa to publicly support changes to the MP pension plan that were more respectful to taxpayers. Ultimately our government did make changes that will become implemented for those MPs elected into what will become the 42nd Parliament. The changes to the MP pension plan See MP PENSIONS on page 5
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MP pensions may undergo changes courtesy of private members bill Continued from page 4
Dan Albas, MP loophole where an MP or senator who is facing criminal charges can retire or resigns prior to being convicted so they can be fully entitled to a full Parliamentary pension including benefits for life. Private Members Bill C-518 proposes a mechanism that Members of Parliament and senators convicted of serious crimes would no longer be entitled to collect a generous t a x payer-prov ided parliamentary pension and related benefits. This bill is supported by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation and all citizens in Okanagan-Coquihalla from whom I have heard on this subject to date. I have previously spoken in support of this bill in the House of Commons and intend to do so again as this bill returns for debate next week. I mention changes to both the gold plated MP pension plan and the federal public sector pension plan for a reason. As many citizens will know, our government recently announced increasing the universal child tax benefit and also extending it to children over six years old, to ensure all fam-
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will see a Member of Parliament’s pension contributions move towards equal 50/50 cost sharing, a change that is also being implemented to the federal public service pensions. I also discovered that some citizens believe a retired Member of Parliament who has qualified for an MP pension can immediately begin collecting pension benefits upon retirement from parliament. Under the current rules a qualifying MP cannot begin to collect a pension until they turn 55, although this is also being phased out and newly elected MPs, much like newly hired federal public service workers, will have a new retirement age set at 65. These combined changes to the MP pension plan and the federal public sector pension plan are estimated to save taxpayers $2.6 billion over the next five years. One other possible change to MP pensions is courtesy of a private members bill from my Conservative colleague MP John Williamson. In the past some Members of Parliament, including senators, have been convicted of serious criminal acts. Many Canadians have found it offensive when a convicted criminal who was formerly an MP or senator can continue to collect generous pension payments on behalf of Canadian taxpayers. Worse, there is currently a
ilies, working or not, will receive more support. Our government has also proposed tax fairness for families – and to be clear, these changes can result in families sending less of their household income to Ottawa. Often those in opposition suggest that Ottawa cannot afford for families to pay less tax. What is seldom pointed out is that families paying $2.6 billion less over 5 years towards MP and public sector pensions means that some of that money can in fact be returned to Canadian families. As I have mentioned previously, we are fortunate in a democracy that the subject of taxes and paying more or less of your money to Ottawa is one of many subjects that is part of healthy democratic discussion and debate. As always, I welcome your views on this or any subject before the House, I can be reached at Dan. Albas@parl.gc.ca or toll free at 1-800-6658711. Dan Albas is the Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla.
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Council ready to take another “kick at the can” at seniors’ housing ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR
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“Aging in place” is a common phrase that Judy Holden
hopes will soon be a reality for Peachland seniors if the Peachland Seniors Support Society (PSSS), and the District of Peachland have their way.
Holden, whose 94-year-old mother has lived with her and her husband in their Peachland home on and off for the past 18 years, says
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her mother currently lives in a facility in Kelowna where she has better access to care and services. But Holden feels that is too far and it would be more beneficial for her mother to be in Peachland. “Right now my mother is on a waiting list for a place in West Kelowna, which would be better,” she explained. “But my husband and I are starting to have our own health issues and getting around is becoming more difficult for us as well. Something in Peachland would be better for all of us.” In an interview with The View on January 19, Holden said Mayor Cindy Fortin’s announcement of BC Housing’s anticipated request for proposals (RFP) for senior’s housing projects is a good place to start. The development, which was initially outlined by the PSSS in 2006, includes 60 units of housing with a minimum of 40 affordable housing units directed to seniors, with support services on site. The 20 additional units would be a mix of affordable and market rents that would contribute to the overall project. Holden said the proposed project has become a source of frustration for her, and a growing number of residents over the years, and people are getting impa-
tient. “[The development] has been in the works for years and nothing seems to be happening. It’s so important to us in this town. It shouldn’t take this long.” Holden feels Peachland’s pleas for any kind of federal
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BC Housing within the next two months. The PSSS has been provided with funding from BC Housing over the past ten years to undertake planning for the two-phase development. BC Housing does not, however, provide funding for the
This could be our one kick at the can for a while... It’s taken 11 years to get this close. There’s no question in my mind that we should support this.” - MAYOR CINDY FORTIN
or provincial funding have gone largely ignored. She told The View she was relieved to learn that Mayor Fortin and her colleagues had recently supported a motion to give early budget approval to the PSSS’s funding request for financial assistance with the preparation of a proposal package for Peachland’s supportive housing project. In a report presented to council at a committee of the whole meeting held on January 13, the PSSS requested funding support in the amount of $15,000, which would be used to refine the 2012 proposal, in anticipation of the RFPs by
purpose of responding to RFPs. “This could be our one kick at the can for a while,” Fortin pointed out during the January 13 meeting. “It’s taken 11 years to get this close. There’s no question in my mind that we should support this,” Fortin added in a follow-up interview. The costs associated with refining the 2012 project outline include an update of the needs and demand report included in the initial study, the hiring of a consultant to assemble a proposal in response to the RFP and miscellaneous costs (bank and legal fees, PSSS membership and registration
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Annual Burns Supper promotes Scottish culture in Peachland ERIN CHRISTIE
Land We Live In, A Toast to the Lassies and its reply and The Immortal Memory, as well as a performance by the Kelowna Country Scottish editor@peachlandview.com Dancers. Burns, who is widely regarded as Scotland’s The chill in the evening air couldn’t dampen the warmth within the 50+ Activity Centre national poet, is best known for his poem (and song) Auld Lang Syne, which is often as more than 100 attendees paid tribute to sung at Hogmanay (the last day of Scotland’s bard at the annual Burns the year). Supper on January 23. He is also often considered The celebration is held in legions as a proto-Romantic poet, and halls around the world each who influenced William year in honour of the birthday of Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor the beloved poet and lyricist, who Coleridge, and Percy Bysshe was born January 25, 1759. Shelley. The event began with an ofThe evening was orgaficial welcome by master of nized by Heather Yeats and ceremonies Phyllis Papineau, volunteers and board memand a Scottish lore and trivia bers from the 50+ Activity quiz hosted by quizmaster and Centre. organizer Heather Yeats. This Yeats, who organized the was a precursor to the star of the event for the first time, said evening, the haggis, which was she felt the evening was a piped in by Bert Caffery and success and was pleased carried by Barry Yeats. Burns’ with the ticket sales for the infamous Address to the Hagevening. gis was performed by James “Events like this are Wood, followed by the reading a positive way to bring of the Selkirk Grace by Phyllis Papineau, and a roast beef PORTRAIT OF ROBERT BURNS, people from all different backgrounds together for an dinner with all the trimmings, created between 1890 and 1900. evening,” Yeats said. including “tatties” and “Chappit “And if nothing else, it gives us Scots a neeps.” For those unfamiliar with the Scottish deli- chance to celebrate.” cacy typically served at Burns’ suppers, haggis is a savoury pudding made of sheep’s heart, liver and lungs, minced with onion, oatmeal, suet, spices, and salt, mixed with stock, and simmered in the animal’s stomach for approxName: Blacky ERIN CHRISTIE imately three hours. Blacky is a JAMES WOOD CONCLUDES his performance of Robbie Burns’ Address to the The evening also included performances Haggis during the annual Burns Night Supper at the 50+ Activity Centre in Peachland of A Toast to the Queen, The Land We Left, The sweet shy boy. on January 23. Blacky warms up very quickly once you start Yes, Virginia, There Is a Radio Station In Peachland! giving him pets. He loves other cats and would benefit from a home where he can have a ERIN CHRISTIE friend. Blacky EDITOR comes out of editor@peachlandview.com and his shyness a bit A collection of prose and poetry has put the more every day! spotlight on the contributors of a newly-pubIf you can give PEACHLAND’S FIRST lished anthology from Peachland’s premier Blackie a home MORNING RADIO SHOW literary circle, Writers Unblocked. his SPCA ID is PEACHLAND RADIO Local news & commentary, weather and Prose and Poetry From the Shores of Peachland, 355355. CELEBRATING ITS FIRST a self-published collection of original material traffic alerts, featured community reports, Email a picture and description of your pet to admin@peachlandview.com ANNIVERSARY printed, proofed and produced in the OkanaChris Byrd and The Community Arts ReJoin in the celebration and enter to win port, NPR national news, ESPN sports, Sponsored by: gan Valley, showcases poetry, short stories, a $50 gift certificate to dine at the lifestyle features, and lots of music to get images and photography by five locally-based Gasthaus Restaurant. writers. you headed in the right direction. The book is divided into five sections, with To WIN send in your e-mail address to: each author contributing between 25 and 30 When you enter your e-mail we will allan@peachlandradio.com. deliver the morning show piping hot into pages of their selected works, both fiction and non-fiction. The authors include Vi Brown, your inbox every TUESDAY & THURSDAY. 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DISCOVER PEACHLAND RADIO AT www.peachlandradio.com Wyper, who is one of the group’s founding members, as well as one of the three Peach• INTELLIGENT CONVERSATION landers to contribute to the project, told The • KNOWLEDGEABLE HOSTS View she feels the stories in the book will res• WORLD CLASS ENTERTAINMENT onate with readers and hopes it will inspire others to explore their own creative interests. • NOSTALGIA “The collection is so varied,” Wyper said in • COOL JAZZ an interview on January 21. “When you read through it you’ll find there Nominated For Two Peachland Business Excellence Awards are pieces that are a bit tongue-in-cheek, while some are more reflective and some are humorWest Kelowna’s ous, while some are even lyrical.” Full Service Small Animal She says the anthology, which was sponsored Hospital by the Peachland Community Arts Council (PCAC) and the Peachland Wellness Centre, gives its reader experiences through the five distinctly unique sections.
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Overall, Wyper feels the experience of reading the book will be ultimately life affirming for its readers. She’s hoping the anthology will give each writer some exposure, and give readers a diverse sample of local writing. “We have five very different people, of varying ages, with different experiences. There are stories about everything from immigrating to Canada to being widowed at 40 and traveling around in a gypsy wagon. It really takes you into five completely different worlds.” The anthology is the first publication to be released by the group, but Wyper feels it won’t be the last. The former schoolteacher says being a part of a group like Writers Unblocked inspires her intellectually, creatively and personally, and feels aspiring writers could benefit from joining a similar group. “We have these wonderful intellectual discussions and if it derails from the initial
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The Peachland Wellness Centre has the cure for those winter blues LISA SPALLECK CONTRIBUTOR
As I sit to write this article on what is considered to be the bleakest day of the year, Monday, January 19, the sun is pouring in my windows with a warm winter glow. We don’t get many of these beautiful winter days in the Okanagan valley, so if one of your resolutions is to get outside more, then today is the day to do it. If your other resolutions are to be more active, get involved in your community, and then of course, join us at the Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC). Our vision states that people in Peachland are enhancing their well-being, actively involved and living independently in the community. It has a lot to offer you. All of our programs are back in full swing after a short Christmas break. If good health and wellbeing for mother and baby is the stage you’re at, then the Breastfeeding Cafe is the place to be. The café takes place on the second and last Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. This group of breastfeeding
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Peachland Legion this year PATRICIA DAY CONTRIBUTOR
The January thaw is reminding Peachlanders that spring may be around the corner. Likewise, at the Peachland Legion new projects are springing up. Soon when you arrive at Branch #69 you will see hard hats and hear construction noises. It has slowly evolved, but the new bar will soon become a reality. Also, during this time, exciting events will still be happening at the Veteran’s Way address. The long-awaited Super Bowl will be played on Sunday, February 1. Come on down and enjoy the excitement of the game and the camaraderie of those present. Activities include a meat draw and a chili contest with prizes to be awarded. Don’t want to cook? Earl is preparing his special chili recipe for $5. What a great afternoon this promises to be! See you there! Make plans to spend February 14 at the legion with your sweetheart. Angee is working her magic in the kitchen and Kelly will be tinkling the ivories for your dancing pleasure. The cost for the special night is $10 for the meal. To make reservations, contact the legion at 250-767-9404. Bring your Valentine to enjoy a sentimental journey. Do you have some extra time on your hands? Are you a good organizer and do you have people skills? A volunteer coordinator is needed. This position would entail such things as organizing volunteers for meat draws and other events where extra hands are required. If you are interested, call the office at 250-767-9100 for details. There are many events coming up in the future and volunteers will play a very important
role in their success. An automated external defibrillator (AED) is being purchased for the benefit of legion members and their visitors. An AED is a device which supports both CPR and defibrillation. The bar staff will be trained in its use. A workshop was held recently for those interested in PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Thanks for those who attended. President Jean Saul is the new service officer and will be able to help those who require aid in completing government and other forms. Follow up workshops will be planned in the future. Need further information? Give the legion office a phone call. Congratulations to the members of the dart team. They won the zone competition held in West Kelowna and now are ready to compete for the provincial tournament to be held in Penticton next month. The no hats and no minors rules are still in effect at the Peachland branch. There is also a sign-in rule required by the liquor board. Guests are always welcome, but they must be signed in by a paid up member. Don’t let your membership lapse as it can be costly. You must buy back the time for the years that you missed. The deadline for 2015 membership is January 2015. The legion is celebrating 90 years of service by striking a new medal. Medals will be awarded to those who are members and have contributed to the legion in the past years. A special presentation of these and other service medals will be presented at a later date. Mark February 23 on your calendar for that is the date of the next general meeting. The meeting begins at 1930 hours and your favourite seat will be saved for you.
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UPCOMING EVENTS PEACHLAND AMBASSADORS AGM AND RECRUITMENT MEETING Feb. 24, 7pm, community centre. Actively looking for new candidates between the ages of 14 and 17.
SUNDAYS JERRY DOBER BREAKFAST 8am-11am, Peachland 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, Emmanuel Church, Westbank
PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 service fellowship 11:30am, 4204 Lake Ave.
UKULELE 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre. Call 250-767-6574.
MEAT DRAW 2-4pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
MONDAYS
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SPIN & SCULPT 6:307:45pm, community centre WOOD CARVERS CLUB 7-9pm, 50+ Activity Centre.
TUESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8am8pm, community centre
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VARIETY SINGERS 9:30am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre
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VOLLEYBALL 7:00-
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8-9am, community centre
7pm. 2nd week: 6th Ave. Police Station. 4th week: community centre. Dan 250-7679034
CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7pm, Peachland Museum
THURSDAYS
AEROBICS AND MORE
8pm, community centre
PINCUSHION HIKE AND YOGA 9:30am. Call Dawn 250-878-6342
WELLNESS CIRCLE 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 10am-12pm, Peachland Wellness Centre
FITNESS ROOM 8am-
TWEEN TRIPS 5:308pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12, $5/member/ trip. Pre-registration is required by calling 250-767-2515
IRON AND SILK EXERCISE 10:45am-noon,
FRIDAYS
STORYTIME FOR PRESCHOOLERS 11:30am,
6pm, community centre
50+ Activity Centre
Peachland Library. Stories, finger plays, rhymes and fun! From January 15 until May 28.
PEACHLAND ROTARY CLUB MEETING 12pm, Gasthaus Pub
AA 12-1pm, 50+ Activ-
ity Centre
TWEEN DROP-IN
PICKLEBALL 9:0510:35am, (1.0-2.75), community centre 9:30-10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre.
12pm, community centre
VINYASA YOGA FLOW LIONS DEN MEETING
YOGA 8-9am, 50+
VOLLEYBALL 10am-
PICKLEBALL 1:303:30pm, (3.75-4.5), community centre
FITNESS ROOM 8am8pm, community centre
Peachland Wellness Centre
6:30pm, community centre
WEDNESDAYS
3-5:30pm, meet at Peachland Elementary. Grades 5-6
PICKLEBALL 1:303:30pm, (3.0-3.5), community centre TEA IN THE TRANQUIL ROOM 2pm-2:45pm, Peachland Wellness Centre
LEGO TIME 3-4pm,
FITNESS ROOM 8am-
Peachland Library. Open to all ages.
INDOOR WALKING
4-8pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 13+.
8-9am, community centre
FLOW YOGA 9:0510:15am, 4th St Place MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10am-11am,
Peachland Wellness Centre
BRIDGE CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs)
10am-noon, community centre
YOGA BEGINNERS
10:30-11:30am, 50+ Activity Centre. $5 drop-in per class.
FUSION FRIDAYS
LADIES SNOOKER 5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
SATURDAYS CARPET BOWLING 10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre
MEAT DRAW 3-5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
YOUTH DROP-IN
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
ART CLASS 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre
3-5pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 6-12.
FLOOR HOCKEY 4:30-
LADIES CRIB 1pm-2pm, Peachland Wellness Centre
YOUTH ZONE 6-9pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 6-12.
MEAT DRAW 4-5pm,
5:30pm, 8-10yrs, community centre
PEACHLAND LEGION
CHILI CONTEST
E-A-S-Y CORE
SUPER BOWL SUNDAY - FEB. 1
PEACHLAND BOARDWALK 9:30am
CASH PRIZES! DRINK SPECIALS! FOOTBALL SQUARES!
9-10:15am, 50+ Activity Centre
TAI CHI – PWC 10am-
12pm, United Church Hall
KICKOFF 2:30
Angee’s Kitchen Valentine’s Buffet Dinner February 14 6 p.m. Call 250.767.9404 for details
Angee’s Kitchen full menu 11 – 7 Tues.-Sat. and 9 – 7 Sundays
Peachland
Places of Faith St. Margaret’s Anglican Church
ity Centre
pm – 2 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre
WORKSHOP WEDNESDAYS 3-4:30pm,
6:45-8:00pm, community centre
AA 12-1pm, 50+ ActivMEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1
BRIDGE (ALL LEVELS)
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10am-12pm,
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 Contemporary Worship Service 9 a.m.
Traditional Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
February 1st, 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
10:30 a.m. Ages 2 thru to Grade 6 www.gracelutherankelowna.com
”“Roots Series: Patience in a Time of Perpetual Transiton”
Sunday School: 9:30 am
Pastor Jeff Bjorgan
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
Rev. Robin Graves
Peachland Office Hours:
4th Street & Brandon Ave
Wednesday:12:30pm-4:30pm Friday: 9am-1pm
5848B Beach Avenue
Sunday School
250-767-3131 www.stmargaretspeachland.org
“Let Us Worship Together”
4204 Lake Avenue
250.768.7638 emmanuelnet.ca
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
PEACHLAND VIEW
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Now priced at
Fantastic Recreation Property in Fintry!
$479,900
$164,900
754 Wood Road, Fintry - This charming home in Valley Of the Sun in Fintry is perfect for a first-time home buyer OR a great summer recreation property! The house was built in 2009, 645 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. In suite laundry, 10ft ceiling, 2 sided deck. 2 min drive to boat launch and beach. This home is hooked up to city water. Only 40 mins to Kelowna, 45 to Vernon! Very affordable piece of paradise! MLS® 10079310
Corey Zieske realtor®
cell: 250.300.7618 K E L OW N A office: 250.860.1100 coreyzieske@royallepage.ca
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DUTCH AUCTION! Gorgeous Eagles View
Freshly Updated
Rare Spacious Lot
$525,000
$439,000
$489,900
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. MLS®10090005
6300 Thompson Drive - Just move in now! Rebuilt in 2001 from the foundation up, this home is freshly updated with new flooring, paint & mouldings & new countertops in kitchen & bathrooms. Enjoy open concept kitchen/living room, large covered deck, large oversized 25’ wide x 27’ deep double attached garage. Large paved driveway plus the large .38 acre lot offers additional parking for RV or boat to the left of the house. MLS®10090156
6072 Beatrice Road, Peachland - Rare spacious .67 acre view lot in a great mature neighbourhood offering lots of space for all of your ideas with nice garden setting. Ready for your decorating ideas is a 3100 sq ft home offering nice lakeviews. This was the nicest home in the area in its day, now ready for your updating and creativity. Layout is very good as is, kitchen was redone in early 1990s. MLS®10091451
$671,000 6267 Sundstrom Court #6, Peachland - Sellers are reducing the price $2,000/week until SOLD! This beautifully finished and extremely efficient ICF construction home has an Energy Star rating of 83%! The Spray foam insulation, heat pump, LED lighting, on demand hot water and triple glazed windows are the pride of this Dunamis Projects built home. There are 6 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, a dream kitchen with 5 burner gas stove, side by side fridge and freezer, massive granite island for entertaining and a walk in pantry. MLS®10092376
Crista MacDermott
$549,000 • 5630 Gladstone Road Beautiful custom built walkout rancher with lots of flat parking, original owners, 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, hardwood flrs, oak cabinets, view deck & patio from lower walkout area, gas hook up for BBQ, beautifully landscaped with a pond & water feature, fruit trees pear, peach, cherry & plum, situated across from the newly proposed golf course, RV plug, workshop w/ phone & cable, fully fenced with a dog run, this home would be easy to suite if you choose. MLS®10091637 Call Cecile for a FREE MARKET EVALUATION
Cecile Guilbault Personal Real Estate Corporation
250-212-2654
Real Estate Professional
Affordable Retirement Living
250-575-7999
www.CristaMacD.com
KELOWNA
Bachelor Pad!
$265,000
$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. MLS®10088430
Dave Collins 250-870-1444
dcollins@coldwellbanker.ca
www.DaveCollins.ca
35 1750 Lenz Road, West Kelowna - Affordable Retirement Living with Two Dogs! Pinewoods Villa 45+ adult community allows two small dogs and boasts private ownership & low bare land strata fees of $75 per month. RV parking also available & offered by strata at $10 per month. Unit 35 is in Tip Top shape from top to bottom. Nicely renovated and decorated unit with newer roof, furnace, hot water tank, flooring & décor, appliances & more. MLS®10091511
TOP 1% in Canada
Investor Alert!
Is this your year to sell? Call Dave for a consultation. Free Market Analysis and Tips for Preparing Your Home to Sell
www.cecileguilbault.com
$2,495,000 4178 Lake Avenue, Peachland - Investor Alert! Developer Alert! Rare 4 a title offering of 4 adjoining properties in the heart of Peachland on 13th Avenue. Proposed uses are a senior care facility, condo building or apartments. Prime flat building site on the flats. Close to Lake Okanagan, and Gateway complex with Bliss Bakery and other shops. All utilities available at lot line. Total of 4 properties - two lots and two residential lots that have a house on them - currently rented out to long term tenants. This kind of opportunity does not come along very often! MLS®10091276
unobstructed lakeview! 0 00 5,
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$8
5648 beach ave., Peachland - Substantially renovated, semiwaterfront walk out rancher boasts 3238 sq ft on a private 0.55 acre parcel with an unobstructed view of Okanagan Lake. Newer artist’s studio above extra large garage, including A-frame cottage in the back of the property. Room for everyone, a must see! CALL TRACEY FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION! Mls®10090951
TRACEY O OR M A N
Dave Collins 250-870-1444
TRACEY BOORMAN PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION
250.864.6606
dcollins@coldwellbanker.ca
www.DaveCollins.ca
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