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Inspired by a photograph her nephew, Sgt. Nathan Jones, took, Peachlander Kerry Rawlinson produced the digital interpretation seen above in honour of Remembrance Day. “As we come around again to November 11, especially in light of the latest tragedies, I feel the same feeling I do every year,” Rawlinson wrote in an email to the Peachland View. “How to acknowledge the contributions of these men and women that put it all on the line for our continued liberty and comfort? I feel an inadequacy. This piece is my small contribution of thanks and appreciation for them and their efforts.”

Municipal officials are expected to represent the interests of taxpayers at the council table, but does it matter if they physically pull up a chair, or phone in?

Three of Peachland’s municipal councillors say it does, and voted against a proposed revision to council’s new procedural bylaw permitting off-site participation via telephone or Skype.

The revision, prompted by a motion suggested by Councillor Peter Schierbeck at the July 8 Committee of the Whole (COTW) meeting, requested that council members be permitted to attend and vote at regular council meetings, COTW, special council meetings and in-camera council meetings through electronic devices.

When the issue was later revisited during the September 30 COTW meeting, it was suggested that the bylaw be amended to state that members could attend electronically, no more than four times per year, unless otherwise approved by council.

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Local woman saves strangers’ dog from drowning in pond Erin Christie / Peachland View Shelley Wilson frequently enjoys walking the hillside trails above the Ponderosa golf course site, often with her beloved blue heeler Annie at her side.

But on Sunday, chilly temperatures and a blustery wind drove the active Peachland resident to walk through the bush below Pincushion Mountain instead.

And it was perhaps, those winds that carried the distress call that stopped Wilson in her tracks.

“I heard this poor dog barking and barking, but I couldn’t tell which direction it was coming from. It was echoing off the mountains around me. I couldn’t tell if was ahead of me or behind me or beside me. It just sounded like it was everywhere,” Wilson told The View on November 10.

After a few moments, she hiked further down the trail and was able to isolate the sound.

Troubled by the urgent barking, Wilson headed toward it.

She said it was a 10-minute run down to the source, which was

coming from the pond on the south side of the Ponderosa golf course site below.

“When I got down there, all I could see was this dog’s head and his little paws slowly paddling through the surface of the water. This dog was exhausted and ready to drown.”

In anticipation of the difficult task that lay ahead of her, Wilson phoned her neighbours and asked them to send help. They said they would.

“As soon as I saw the dog, I knew I was going in to get him so I called friends and told them to send someone with a truck so we could get this dog somewhere warm.”

As the large animal, which Wilson estimates was roughly 80 pounds, struggled to keep its head above water, Wilson waded in and climbed onto a large pipe.

“I stepped across the cross the orange barrier fence, went down through the 15 feet of muck and weeds, to the edge of the plastic liner, and down into the pond.”

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Peachland resident Shelley Wilson went for an unexpected swim in the pond at the Ponderosa golf course site on Sunday afternoon when she rescued a large dog from drowning in the chilly waters.

Councillors have mixed feelings about mobile attendance Continued from page 1

Dissatisfied with the proposed restrictions, Schierbeck requested that council amend the proposed bylaw to allow members to attend electronically, pending the mayor’s approval, as many times as necessary.

His motion passed during a council meeting held on October 28, but was again met with disapproval.

“Attendance is critical,” Councillor Eldon Kerbes stressed. “I think it was generous to consider this idea when we had the restriction of four dates per year. Frankly anything more than that is just abuse,” Kerbes concluded.

“I agree,” Councillor Cindy Fortin added. “We need limits. I think if you’re going to be a council member you should

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attend meetings. If you can’t make it to more than four per year, you should probably ask yourself if this is really where you want to be.”

But Councillor Terry Condon argued that abuse of the privilege by fellow councillors should not be a concern, and said he regards the revision as a opportunity for inclusion, rather than as a way for councillors to “shirk” their responsibilities.

“This is an inclusive

process,” Condon told the audience on October 28.

“If you think this is a privilege that will be abused, then you’ve elected the wrong people.”

Councillor Vern Moberg echoed Condon, adding that he didn’t feel his colleagues, or any future councillors, would abuse the opportunity.

Councillor Eric Hall said he found the revision to be an unnecessary complication.

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“I did oppose this motion from the start,” Hall noted, “but I thought putting a cap on it was a reasonable compromise.”

“I think this just makes things more complicated.”

Hall did suggest that if the motion was to pass, the decision as to whether or not the councillor would be granted permission to participate offsite should be left to the discretion of the chair (i.e. the mayor), and should be made on a case-by-case basis.

Mayor Keith Fielding concurred with Hall and told the crowd that he had seen this mechanism used by other levels of government, in-

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cluding the regional district, and saw it as a positive, rather than as a negative practice.

“The intent of this is to encourage participation,” Fielding said.

“It’s not to encourage or allow people to somehow skive off. “ Fielding said he also thought the decision to allow off-site participation of an individual should be left to the discretion of the mayor, as a safeguard, though he does not anticipate any of his colleagues abusing the opportunity.

Schierbeck told council that after four and a half months of discussion he was glad to see the motion finally pass. He reiterated that the intent of the provision is to provide flexibility

to council conducting business, without compromising the voting process.

“I think we’ve deferred this enough.

My reason for bringing this forward in the first place is not necessarily to accommodate people who are away, but to ensure that if they are away, they can participate in the meeting.

We, as councillors and mayor, are basically hired by the people of Peachland to look after their affairs and we should be doing so to the best of our ability, and should not curtail our council activities because we have to be away for some reason.

The more times we can participate, the better we do for the community.”

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Mobile app discontinued

As a part of the transition to the new library computer system, and to save on costs to the library, the Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) will discontinue the use of the ORL mobile app in favour of a new mobile catalogue.

Beginning November 17, the ORL mobile app will be removed from app stores, and there will be no longer be a separate app to download to smartphones or tablets.

The ORL’s mobile catalogue is optimized to function on any smartphone or tablet with a modern web browser.

The mobile catalogue is available at http://ipac.orl.bc.ca/mobile.com.

Library patrons can access the mobile catalogue on a smartphone or tablet and are expected to find the experience similar to those with the full catalogue website on desktop computers, but optimized to fit the smaller screen.

Near the end of November or beginning of December, a new Okanagan Regional Library website will be launched.

The new website will also be optimized for viewing on smartphones, tablets or computers.

Preston trial rescheduled A trial date has finally been set for former Peachland reporter Dave Preston. Preston is scheduled to appear in court in Kelowna court for a two-day trial, beginning August 31, 2015.

Preston will be in court facing the following charges: • One count of making or publishing child pornography; • One count of importing or distributing child pornography; and • One count of possession of child pornography.

According to reports, police executed a search warrant at Preston’s Peachland home last June to seize computer equipment after allegedly obtaining information from an online undercover RCMP officer with the Integrated Child Exploitation Unit.

Preston was a former Peachland View reporter. He left The View in February 2012. Preston was also the founder of an online publication, peachlandnews. com. Preston published his final story on his website on June 27, 2013, stating he was unable to continue updating the site due to personal issues.

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VOTES Nov. 15

ERIN CHRISTIE

Council candidate Mike Kent (left) fields a question from resident Phyllis Papineau (centre) during an all candidates Meet and Greet held at the 50+ Activity Centre on November 9, as candidates Eldon Kerbes and Cindy Fortin (right) listen. The event was organized by the Peachland Chamber of Commerce.

District of Peachland Council Committees – Volunteers Wanted The District of Peachland Council appoints advisory committees and task forces at the beginning of each Council term. If you are interested in participating on any of the following committees in the new Council term starting December 2014, please submit an application outlining your interests and qualifications: • Peachland Economic Development Committee Purpose: To identify, investigate, analyze and periodically report to Council on matters affecting or having the potential to affect, the growth, prosperity and economic well being of the community • Tourism Promotion Committee Purpose: To identify, design and implement through community partnerships, activities and opportunities that will improve tourism services. To work cooperatively to develop Peachland as a tourism destination through collaboration between the local tourism sectors Please submit applications to Corporate Services, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X7 or email to ppalmer@peachland.ca by 4:00 pm November 28th, 2014. Members should expect to attend between 6-12 meetings per year. Information about each committee’s activities can be found at www. peachland.ca under the Municipal heading. For details on the Committee’s terms of reference, contact Polly Palmer at ppalmer@peachland. ca or 250-767-2647.

CIVIC GRANTS APPLICATIONS Local non-profit organizations which contribute to the quality of life in Peachland, and which would cease to function without assistance from the District of Peachland, are invited to apply for a Civic Grant.

The Civic Grants Policy outlines the following: • The purpose of the civic grant program is to assist citizens in organizing themselves around community issues and projects.

• In the majority of cases, it is anticipated that financial assistance will only be granted for a limited time period, subject to annual review.

• Programs and services will be evaluated on the basis on need, appropriateness, and demonstrated effectiveness.

• All grants are for a period of one year and shall not exceed $1,000.

An application for a civic grant may be submitted by any organization which: • Has been in operation no less than 6 months in the District of Peachland • Is based in this community • Has membership from within the District of Peachland or surrounding areas • Has the majority of its members as voting members • Is in good standing with its licensing authority • Has made, at a minimum, an application to the Central Okanagan Foundation, and has received a written response from the COF, or any other granting organization.

Grant applications are considered by Council during 2015 budget deliberations. Approved grants are distributed after July 15, 2015.

Application forms and civic grant criteria may be obtained at the District of Peachland office, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. or the District’s website www.peachland.ca. Completed applications must be submitted to the Director of Corporate Services by November 17th, 2014.

B.C. Hydro funds are also available for non-profit organizations and registered charities. Information can be found on B.C. Hydro website: http://www.bchydro.com/community/community_investment/ donations_sponsorships.html or contact Dayle Hopp, Sponsorship & Donations Administrator at (250) 549-8581 or dayle.hopp@bchydro.com

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A letter was printed in last week’s edition of the Peachland View suggesting that I had asked a member of the community, John Wakefield, to be on some finance committee.

It seems that if one hasn’t heard a rumour by 10 a.m. each day you start your own? With regard to that letter, I have to say I have never asked him to be on any finance committee. It would be more productive for Mr. Wakefield

to get his information straight.

I heard that Mr. Wakefield was asked to be a member of a current Peachland remuneration committee, of which Barb Dionne is the chairperson.

According to The View, that is the committee that recommended salary increases for the mayor and council.

Bruce Letendre, Peachland

Putting an end to rumours

I wrote a letter to the editor last week, in which I stated that I had been informed that Bruce Letendre had said that I was going to be on his finance committee, and in my letter I made it clear I wanted nothing to do with that.

Within hours of the paper being issued, I found an envelope had been anonymously left on my front door mat, and inside was a copy of a letter in which Mr. Letendre denies making any such statements.

So it seems that, again, I have to set the record straight. I have never been

asked by anyone, past or present, to be on a finance committee, nor have I ever been on a finance committee, let alone one that recommended any salary increases to anyone.

I’m also sure there are public records that will show that I have had no involvement with the mayor or council, or the finances of the Municipality of Peachland.

John Wakefield, Peachland

There are two reasons I believe November 15 will be Peachland’s most important election to date. These reason are summed up in two issues – the Big ‘D,’ otherwise known as development, and Highway 97.

In terms of development, New Monaco represents an investment of $2.3 billion over 16 years. Ponderosa, which has been temporarily delayed, is about half that scale.

The two developments alone represent a commitment of $150 million per year of construction over the next 20 years, and the steady employment of over 1,000 construction workers all starting in a year or so.

There will be a big influx of service businesses and demand for facilities and accommodation. To say the least, the Official Community Plan will need some revisions.

Highway 97 is Peachland’s main street, the only route from north to south. Many of the secondary roads notched in the steeply sloping terrain are just up-graded lanes. Before the highway is removed from local service replacement roads must be constructed.

Where will those replacement roads, plus connecting ramps, plus service roads, plus a wider highway right of way be located? For some reason the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure (MOTI) refuses to discuss these vital details. Environmental and land use issues add a couple of years to approving a bypass route in the hills. For some reason for four years the ministry has stonewalled consideration of a bypass.

Peachland is a tiny place today but in the next term the elected mayor and council will face big challenges.

Ensuring that the MOTI considers all the positive factors for a bypass, and there are many, and ensuring that the MOTI considers all the negative short and long term impacts of widening in place, of which there are no positives. The negatives are numerous and nasty.

We get to vote once this year, Peachland, and voters will be well advised to think twice.

John Abernethy, Peachland

It all comes down to “Big D” and Highway 97

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Candidate may not practice what they preach

OPINION

A few weeks ago The View printed an article about mayoral candidate Cindy Fortin in which she outlined her political platform for her campaign. The title of the article was “Fortin vows ‘financial accountability and a strong voice.’”

It has come to my attention that during her term as councillor for Peachland, Ms. Fortin went bankrupt. She has since been discharged. I have not seen, or read any admission of

this in her documents related to the election.

I believe that transparency in government is essential, and the fact that the situation was not disclosed to her supporters or potential voters, may indicate that perhaps she is not the best person to represent our community.

Jeff McDougall, Peachland

I am writing this because I hate dirty politics. Yes, sadly, this has happened in Peachland! I want you to vote based on truth and not on third party hearsay. Things knock us down and even out in life, but realize that the strong people are those who have picked themselves up and have moved on to help others.

The truth is Cindy Fortin has done just that!

She is strong, and has worked extremely hard representing us on council the last three years. She really cares about people and will fight to get things done for you in Peachland.

Dian Tompkin, Peachland

Voters, this is your chance for renewal and change. The community election forum registered the frustration of Peachlanders over the developmental stalemate with which we have been living for some time.

If you want more of the same then vote for the old gang who will be even older before you get your next voting opportunity.

Some projects stalled due to financing and other factors. But the re-development of the Edgewater property on Beach Ave. is another story. It died due to post-approval meddling by the present mayor who carries a personal responsibility for this fiasco.

Do we really want any more of this?

I think we do not.

We have a strong slate including younger and vigourous candidates who are going to be here for much longer than the superannuated septuagenarians who have been overseeing Peachland for far too long.

It’s time to bury the past. Change is good. Change is essential.

And how about some gender balance while we are at it! Let’s show those of a younger generation, both men and women, that we have faith in them by marking our ballots accordingly.

John Douglas Gardner, Peachland

Political skullduggery has reared its ugly head in Peachland among the mayoral candidates. Supporters for one of the candidates have conducted an insidious ‘whisper’ campaign to besmirch the character of another candidate.

Historically, character assassination has never been a ploy to win an election here, but rather who best can resolve issues have determined election outcomes.

Does a personal medical tragedy that resulted in a financial ‘rough patch’ years ago preclude the candidate from a) running for mayor? b) from working tirelessly on behalf of the community? and c) from exhibiting traits of dedication, commitment and integrity while serving on council?

The answer is an emphatic “no!” If anything, surviving such an adversity only strength-

ens the resolve to be the best one can be. Yet this candidate was elected to council three years ago and received many accolades for serving our community.

Now, it seems, a competitor’s supporters, sensing the quality of competition, have seen fit to resurrect this candidate’s past – even go for the jugular to contact the Kelowna Courier. It seems that the ‘smear’ supporters feel that their candidate cannot win on merit.

It is hoped that the electorate would examine only how each candidate best addresses the many issues confronting our community, before marking their ballots.

I have known this maligned candidate, whose character and positive outlook I admire, for many years. To those conducting the smear campaign, shame on you!

Bud Day, Peachland

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MP Dan Albas Commentary Earlier this week, in what is the eleventh month, on the eleventh day and at the eleventh hour, Canadians gave pause to honour and reflect on the sacrifice of those brave soldiers who have served and continue to serve Canada.

Dan Albas, MP Over the past weeks Canada has again collectively grieved at the loss of life from soldiers in uniform who were targeted because of their commitment to serve Canada.

As a country we will

never forget these sacrifices and our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and families of these fallen members of our armed forces.

We must also not forget that these soldiers served to fight for democracy and for freedom. They serve to protect the innocent from those who would do them harm.

These are Canadian values and what have built a stronger, greater Canada.

Part of our national anthem is our commitment that as Canadians we stand on guard with glowing hearts for our true north that is strong and free.

On Remembrance Day when we sang these words that define who we are as a country, I hope that you were reminded of the freedoms that were fought for by brave men and women who continue to stand on guard to this very day.

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Remembrance Day honours those who serve our country Continued from page 5

violent and oppressive forces who continue to engage in senseless violence.

I hope that on this last Remembrance Day, and in the future, we remember; and let us honour and let us give thanks for all of those who made the commit-

ment to serve.

I will be traveling throughout Okanagan-Coquihalla on Tuesday, however for the duration of the week as the House of

Commons is not sitting I am available to meet and hear your concerns first hand.

I can be reached at dan.albas@parl.gc. ca or toll free at 1-800-665-8711.

Area dog lovers question Ponderosa golf course site safety Continued from page 2

She estimates the dog was struggling in the water for approximately 30 minutes before she heard it.

“Obviously there was no way for the dog to get out once he went in. It’s completely lined in plastic all the way around,” she said.

Wilson continued into the pond, pointing out that in the end, she didn’t have to wade too deep into the water, but was able to to position herself on a standpipe to reach the dog and pull it to

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safety.

Once they made it out of the icy, cold water and back onto the ground, Wilson said she immediately became concerned that the animal was hypothermic.

“It couldn’t move, it was limp. It was very clearly starting to shut down. Its eyes were rolling up in its head.”

Help had still not arrived, and as she waited Wilson wrapped her coat around the frozen animal and made another phone call. This time, to another neighbour, in hopes that they

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It couldn’t move, it was limp. It was very clearly starting to shut down. Its eyes were rolling up in its head.”

would be able to arrive quickly.

The neighbour, who was in West Kelowna at the time, agreed to come immediately.

But Wilson knew it would be approximately 25 minutes before they could make it to the golf course site.

“I knew it would be a while, but it felt like an eternity,” Wilson recalled.

She says it was then

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that she realized she could help keep up the dog’s temperature if she got under the coat with it.

“I realized, if it’s a person that’s gone into hypothermia, you’re supposed to put yourselves body to body to transfer heat, so I sort of curled up around it and put as much dog on me as I could, and it seemed to help.”

Once her neighbours arrived, the

group loaded the ailing animal into the truck and returned it to the address etched in the dog’s identification tag.

Wilson said the owners, who were unaware that the dog had gotten loose, were elated to see their favourite pet returned to them.

“They were so happy to see him,” she added.

“They gave him a warm bath and hot broth. They took care of him.”

A follow up visit from Wilson on Monday confirmed that the animal is doing well, and is expected to recover.

But Wilson says she is still troubled by the safety issue brought forward by the incident, and isn’t

the only person in the community to have had to rescue an animal from that pond.

“I know at least six people in this community who have seen this happen. I realize why it was put there, but it’s a snow fence.

It will not keep animals or kids out.”

Wilson says she is aware that the pond is located on private property, and not intended for public use, but argues that “proper” fencing around the pond is still necessary.

“Whomever is responsible for that property needs to put a fence with poles that are dug into the ground because that snow fence doesn’t really keep anything out and it’s falling down,” Wilson pointed out.

“If you have a pool on your property, I believe you are still legally required to put a fence around it.

Because if someone does get in, regardless if they are supposed to be there or not, the owner is still liable if someone falls in or gets hurt.”

Wilson says her message to the property manager is simple.

“I appreciate that it is private property, but those ponds are dangerous the way they are.”

In response to Wilson’s concern, the Peachland View contacted building inspector and bylaw enforcement officer Mike Girouard.

Girouard said he did not wish to make a comment on the incident at this time.

DON’T SPEND A DOLLAR TO SAVE A DIME. Have you heard this expression before? I have. Each one of the other Mayoral candidates, Fielding, Fortin, Hall, and Letendre, are all preaching from the same conservative pulpit. Some are even preaching accountability and are not even accountable themselves.

Wouldn’t it be nice to spend a dollar and save 3100 dimes? This is about the number of homes that pay residential tax in Peachland. I believe in a prosperous, vibrant and dynamic community which is growing, not dying. I also believe that sometimes you need to spend that dollar and I believe the time is now.

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PEACHLAND VOTES

Vern Moberg, candidate for council As part of our election coverage, The View sent each mayoral and council candidate a list of issue-based questions, that we hoped would elicit interesting and informative responses for voters to consider. Below, and throughout this week’s and last week’s editions, are their responses.

What do you think needs to be done to move affordable seniors housing initiatives to Peachland?

Municipality has everything in place, waiting for B.C. government to announce funding very soon.

What do you think the municipality can do to help Peachland address issues with Highway 97 coming through town?

Municipality and council are in touch with the highway on a regular basis about Highway 97

open in Peachland, would have no idea.

from Princeton Avenue south.

What can the municipality do to keep business strong in Peachland?

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Councillor Vern Moberg.

It is very difficult for business in Peachland as the season is four to five months long. Also I was asked what business to

How do you think council can strike a balance between growth and tax increases?

For the last six years on council, we have worked to keep taxes as low as possible with little growth.

What do you think can be done at the municipal level to further support the arts in the community?

The arts group moving into the Mary Smith hall has a good group to move them along.

In light of the anticipated developments coming to Peachland – how or what do you think the municipality can do to ensure these projects reach completion and bring economic growth to Peachland?

The anticipated developments are in good hands in the planning department with hope that the economy will pick up.

If elected how would you work with the other members of council to build consensus?

I have always been a team player and express my view; some you win, some you lose.

Bruce Letendre, candidate for mayor What do you think the municipality can do to help Peachland address issues with Highway 97 coming through town?

be done at the municipal level to further support the arts in the community?

A well developed arts program is as vital as an effective tourism program in any town. It has been proven that an excellent arts community enhances any tourism operation. Council already supports the arts facilities fairly well here but tying everything within the tourism operation would benefit both handsomely.

Addressing the Highway 97 issue...I will continue to message and pressure the Highways Ministry for a decision that Peachland residents want, and that is no widening Highway 97 through town under any circumstances.

What do you think needs to be done to move affordable seniors housing initiatives to Peachland?

Affordable housing has many meanings.

Buying a house listed at $400,000 for $360,000 would be affordable for someone. The better question would be what could be done for more low cost housing?

That issue is now being partially addressed by the building of a six-unit complex on the former food bank site. With regards for seniors selling their own mobile homes and having to move to some type of assisted living, discussions could be initiated with Minister Rick Coleman to consider helping mobile home residents living in Peachland’s mobile home parks to consider helping these residents to buy the park they now live in, to control the rent being increased unnecessarily. The provincial government could be approached to guarantee a loan for these residents to buy their park and control their destiny. The residents could continue to live in their own home with home care without having to move. It would save the gov-

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ernment considerable amounts from buying land, building complexes, and maintaining them at outlandish costs to taxpayers.

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PEACHLAND VOTES

Keith Thom, candidate for council What do you think the municipality can do to help Peachland address issues with Highway 97 coming through town?

needs to be done to move affordable seniors housing initiatives to Peachland?

I believe that we as council need to be prepared for either eventuality because in the end it will be the ministry that decides where the highway will go. There are multiple benefits to the bypass as that could open up some land for light commercial and in turn create jobs and then in turn create tax paying residents.

We need to look at both “grant” funds as well as private money. If we only wait upon funds from the province or federal government we will be waiting a long time.

However we do need to pursue that avenue.

Private funds from developers will only come if we set out clear succinct guidelines that will encourage developers that meet our criteria.

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First and foremost we need to treat all of our current businesses with dignity and respect. We as a council need to encourage growth within our current business owners.

If they come to council with a plan to expand or re-develop their properties, we need to number one, ensure it is within the parameters of our Official Community Plan (OCP). If it meets those criteria, then we need to work hand-in-hand with the business owner to ensure success for them as a business owner and we as a town.

We also need to be actively searching out developers for projects such as seniors’ housing.

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How do you think council can strike a balance between growth and tax increases?

and future business employees that would increase our tax base.

Planned growth will lead to long term success for Peachland.

If we create affordable family housing to accommodate current

What do you think can

be done at the municipal level to further support the arts in the community?

The completion of our new art gallery is one great step towards that end. A strong arts

presence is not only another way to attract visitors to town but has also been proven to be extremely therapeutic to both the artist and the viewer. I believe that Peachland needs to support the arts (and that includes music) in whatever way possible.

we need to work handin-hand with current business owners with a proven record and ensure that their expansion plans are more easily attained.

In light of the anticipated developments coming to Peachland – how or what do you think the municipality can do to ensure these projects reach completion and bring economic growth to Peachland?

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Consensus building has always been one of my strengths.

If elected how would you work with the other members of council to build consensus?

As the previous council has suggested we need to revisit our Official Community Plan (OCP). In so doing, it would clearly set out what type of development we wish to see in Peachland and also create clear understandable expectations for approved developers. I would hate to see our town littered with half completed projects, so let’s set to complete what we started. Further to that,

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Start early on retirement saving. It’s never too early to begin saving for retirement. Although few twenty-somethings are thinking about retirement, the earlier you begin to invest the more time you have to grow your money. Enroll in a retirement plan now so you have a larger nest egg when you reach retirement age.

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ARTS & CULTURE

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Looking Toward Penticton, watercolour

Trepanier Bay, watercolour

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Flowers in the Window, watercolour

Peachland Garden, watercolour

Frances Stocks has been painting for many years and often depicts local scenes painted en plein air around Peachland. Many of her watercolours capture a sense of light and looseness.

She attended the Alberta College of Art and Design for three years and obtained a degree in Education at Simon Fraser University.

Frances will have a collection of her watercolours on display in the Peachland Library during the month of November, and online at www. pcartscouncil.com/artist_of_the_month.htm.

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• Walkway extended all the way to Trepanier Creek.

• Repurpose Historical School House to an all ARTS CENTER to house the existing Art Gallery and attract Fine Arts and High Tech Arts programs that would quality for Arts Grants and University funding.

• Move Visitors Information Centre to Peachland Mall in the vacant Ponderosa Sales Office.

• Free Shuttle Buses to and from Ski Hills, airports and wineries sponsored by ski hills and wineries.

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The Peachland Chamber of Commerce encourages and strengthens business activity through the collective actions of its members for the benefit of the community at large!

NOVEMBER 14, 2014 PEACHLAND VIEW Buy Local Goods and Services – Support Your Town, Your Neighbour and Yourself President Dave Collins

Our locally-owned businesses give character to our community.

The Peachland Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit volunteer organization that works together with municipal, regional, provincial and federal organizations for the wellbeing of our business community and the Peachland Community as a whole. As a small Chamber of Commerce we depend only on our annual membership fee and fundraising events to finance the Chamber of Commerce day to day operations.

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Buying goods and services from local merchants fosters community, we are really buying from our neighbours and supporting their endeavours. We are creating social capital – as defined as a community and network of local people that build mutual goodwill through the exchange of services and ideas in our town. That’s one of the reasons why most of us love living in small town Peachland, our sense of community! This idea leads to my next point, Locally owned businesses support local non-profit service groups fundraising efforts way more than non-local businesses.

We do NOT get any funding from the District and Taxpayers.

Our new Board of Directors are all local well respected business people who volunteer their time in order to help our business community. The organization employs a part-time Executive Director who runs the day to day operations.

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We do need our businesses community to engage more with their chamber, all help is welcomed.

Join us today, and help us build a stronger chamber.

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Your membership could save you money! A strong chamber is a strong business community!

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I feel passionately that our small businesses are vital to the success of our community. While it’s not always possible to buy local goods and services to meet your needs as a consumer, there are many very good reasons to buy local when you can. Here are some great reasons for buying local;

Locally-owned businesses are more likely to keep the money they earn in the community and spend some of that on other local goods and services, enhancing the local economic base, creating more investment.

Jobs right here in Peachland, created by local businesses which overall are the largest employer in our community, providing the most jobs to local residents, who are your neighbours.

Enjoy better products and services that are customized to suit local tastes and needs provided by local business owner with a better understanding of their marketplace who have the time to get to know their customers.

Having a thriving local business community is not something to be taken for granted. As Peachland residents, time and time again we have seen businesses come and go that have found it difficult to remain profitable, and so have shut down or moved on. So when you are in need of a product or service, please take a moment to enquire if that product or service is available right here in Peachland. You may be pleasantly surprised to find out it is!

Your Peachland Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business in our town. We will continue to work to promote the well-being of our local members, and attract new businesses by identifying the needs of our residents and matching that with potential new business owners.

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PEACHLAND VOTES

Eldon Kerbes, candidate for council What do you think the municipality can do to help Peachland address issues with Highway 97 coming through town?

For several years the district has been active in pressing the ministry of highways to decide between four laning through town as opposed to building a bypass. The lack of a decision has stymied development along the current corridor. Recent announcements point to a timeline for a decision, which will end the uncertainty. The ministry has announced a study to determine the comparative social and economic impacts of the two options. A further study to be completed by the fall of 2016 will look at the options of possible routes for a complete corridor from Vernon to south of Peachland. I would prefer the bypass but the final decision rests with the ministry. This decision will end the uncertainty and proper planning can take place.

What do you think needs to be done to move affordable seniors housing initiatives to Peachland?

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The Peachland Seniors Support Society, of which I am council representative, has been active for several years to seek funding for an affordable seniors housing complex for Peachland. The current plan calls for 120 units of which the first phase would be for 60 units. For this proposal the district has agreed to provide all the land, and agrees to waive development cost charges, development permit fees, rezoning fees and building permit fees. Recently we have been advised that provincial funding will be available early next year for such projects in the Okanagan. We will be responding to the request for proposals once it is issued. This is the most positive news we have had in years.

The other approach the district has taken is to require developers to provide 10

per cent affordable housing in their plans or to provide cash in lieu. I hope that these approaches will provide some affordable housing in the near future thus allowing seniors wishing to downsize to remain in the community.

What can the municipality do to keep business strong in Peachland?

Currently the businesses in Peachland depend on the summer tourist season for their very survival. Unfortunately, most tourist visits are limited to single day visits due to the lack of accommodation beyond that provided by B&Bs. Current plans for hotels would certainly benefit the businesses as would further growth that is projected that would increase the population. Plans to extend the walkway from 13th Street to Trepanier See ELDON KERBES on page 14

Mario Vucinovic, candidate for council What do you think the municipality can do to help Peachland address issues with Highway 97 coming through town?

to meet future demands.

What do you think can be done at the municipal level to further support the arts in the community?

The municipality needs to continue with work performed by the task force, discuss issues with provincial ministries and seek a solution that will benefit Peachland and not just the transport corridor. I am against widening the highway to accommodate through traffic, which will increase vehicle noise, decrease safety in our community, and simply is not a green solution.

What do you think needs to be done to move affordable seniors housing initiatives to Peachland?

Some work has already been done regarding this issue and continued discussions with BC Housing and ministers at the provincial level will provide support. However, the proposals, I believe, need to include basic care areas, and site selection should be determined in part to access to facilities and amenities.

What can the municipality do to keep business strong in Peachland?

This question is dependent upon the business. I’d like to see more living wage employment opportunities arrive to this community. Our community needs to build upon its assets to entice tourism, and in turn entice long term residence. For example; build upon

Currently, ways to support the art community is to provide more community space for local artisans to display their work and increased funding for cultural events. In saying this, I foresee Peachland becoming a Granville Island. For this to happen, the vision and plan of Peachland needs to revolve around our location, our tourism, and our shops. To a small degree, the ambience already resonates through our culture and art. We just need to capitalize on our existing foundation.

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our location and utilize our lake front to attract visitors, accommodation proposals and increase boat moorage to accommodate boater traffic; utilize our water system and build infrastructure to increase viable development; consult community stakeholders and option for alternate community run facilities like a golf course or more sport fields, which creates local employment opportunities and local ownership. Finally, ensure our many small businesses remain competitive.

How do you think council can strike a balance between growth and tax increases?

Unfortunately, without sustainable and progressive growth, the tax burden for aging equipment and public infrastructure rests on the residents.

Therefore, viable development within stringent guidelines will assist with capital expenditures. The balance tips (and taxes increase) when our community, the developers, and our elected officials are unable to implement plans

In light of the anticipated developments coming to Peachland – how or what do you think the municipality can do to ensure these projects reach completion and bring economic growth to Peachland?

This is a difficult

scenario because many development proposals rely on key market conditions. The more “niche” the market, the more potential for investor fallout due to unforeseen market conditions. To offset these possibilities, stringent timelines, alternate use planning and proper implementation strategies could alleviate some completion deterrents.

Unfortunately, some current developments now rely on external investment to continue and our community will need to liaise with local and external stakeholders to come up with viable alternate options or watch the weeds grow.

Thus, future development proposals require key market analysis and strategic implementation planning and consultation. Our elected officials need to be more transparent; more completion focused, and hold developers more accountable.

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Eldon Kerbes, candidate for council Continued from page 13

Creek will enhance the tourism potential. This however will have to wait for grant funding. In order to preserve the existing businesses the residents should consider increasing the percentage of shopping that they do locally. This is known as the 10 per cent shift and has helped businesses in other communities survive.

How do you think council can strike a balance between growth and tax increases?

Without growth the tax levels in Peachland would increase due

to the continual maintenance required on our aging infrastructure.

The planned growth would help stabilize taxes as the increased infrastructure would be paid for by the developer and the increased density of these developments would spread the costs over a larger population.

What do you think can be done at the municipal level to further support the arts in the community?

The district has provided a grant to the Peachland Community Arts Council to cover the cost of operation of the art gallery and the yearly Hearts Festival. I would like to see

us be more proactive in providing a home for the pottery group, which was displaced as a result of the Habitat for Humanity project. They are agreeable to a reasonable rental agreement such as they had for the past several years.

In light of the anticipated developments coming to Peachland – how or what do you think the municipality can do to ensure these projects reach completion and bring economic growth to Peachland?

There is no way for the district to guarantee the successful completion of any development because

of the many factors that may result in its failure. These include the state of the economy, the ability to arrange financing and the capability of the developer to move such a project forward. Peachland is not alone in this dilemma.

We only have to look at the many failed promises that have occurred in Kelowna. Unfortunately several recent proposals have resulted in a decimated hillside situation that we are all discouraged by. I can only use my best judgment in accepting proposals and am limited by provincial legislation as to what I am able to suggest should they not proceed as anticipated.

If elected how would you work with the other members of council to build consensus?

On council I would consider all the known facts and consider the opinions and reasoning of other council members and provide my own thoughts. After that I would reach a conclusion on the best approach and vote accordingly. If other members of council acted accordingly consensus would be reached. One must be willing to compromise if necessary. All councillors should support such decisions whether they voted for or against them.

Peter Schierbeck, candidate for council What do you think the municipality can do to help Peachland address issues with Highway 97 coming through town?

As a sitting councillor, I have had the opportunity of meeting with The Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) Todd Stone as well as Premier Christy Clark and MOTI representatives in Kelowna and Kamloops and we have been very emphatic of our desires to have a bypass around Peachland. They are all listening. This will enable Peachland to develop property along Highway 97 from Princeton to Antlers Beach giving us a larger commercial base.

We are currently very limited because of our topography.

What do you think needs to be done to move affordable seniors housing initiatives to Peachland?

We have met with Minister of Housing Rich Coleman and Premier Clark on this issue. They have put demands on Peachland and we have met them all. We have been told that Peachland is now on a high priority list to get a seniors housing complex, we hope to hear very soon.

What can the municipality do to keep business strong in Peachland?

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makes for a stronger community. I currently sit on a committee that is pursuing a financial institution to return to Peachland. We have met with a number of financial institutions and written and talked with a number of others. We are waiting to hear from one and hope that we might hear something favourable in the next week or so. We are working on it and hoping. I have also had the opportunity to talk with The Peachland Centre Mall leasors and are looking at other initiatives. I have also talked with a couple of Peachland downtown developers and have worked with them in attempting to see progress in our downtown core.

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be done at the municipal level to further support the arts in the community?

The District of Peachland contributes a sizable sum every year to assist the arts and I don’t see this changing. Mayor Fielding facilitated the negotiations with the arts council and the chamber of commerce for the Mary Smith Hall. This is a great facility for a small community with a lot of great talent being displayed.

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In light of the anticipated developments coming to Peachland – how or what do you think the municipality can do to ensure these projects reach completion and bring economic growth to Peachland?

I have had the opportunity to meet with the two large developers a number of times and at this time we have a very good working relationship with both.

Development is a give and take and Peachland staff and council must work so that it is a winwin situation for both sides. It must be good for Peachland and the developers must be successful. I believe we have a great staff that are doing a great job.

If elected how would you work with the other members of council to build consensus?

In my past six years on council, I have had the opportunity to work with an excellent and very fair mayor and council. I have been able to lobby my fellow councillors on a number of items that I feel has helped Peachland prosper. We have seen a lot of great things and there are many more to be done. I propose to continue working with and lobbying my fellow councillors to see a prosperous and enjoyable community flourish.

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WHAT’S ON UPCOMING EVENTS

MONDAYS

PEACHLAND ART GALLERY IN THE MARY SMITH HALL Open every day

from 10am - 4pm until December 15. Everyone welcome. Free admission.

SPEAKER SERIES

Nov. 18, 1:30pm, Little School House. “Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: Heads Up for Healthy Brains!”

Presented by Cathy Gronlund, Alzheimer Society of B.C. Admission by donation.

CHRISTMAS FAIR AND ARTISTS’ MARKET

Nov. 22, 9-2pm, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Parish Centre, 2547 Hebert Road, West Kelowna. Fresh baked goods, religious articles, cosmetics, jewelry, collectibles. Admission free.

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FITNESS ROOM 8am-

8pm, community centre

YOGA ADVANCED BEGINNERS 8-9am,

FITNESS TRAIL GUIDED TOUR 10am. Call

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

INDOOR WALKING 8-9am, community centre

PICKLEBALL 9:05-

10:35 (All Play), community centre

VARIETY SINGERS

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STRENGTH-CARDIO CIRCUIT 9:30am10:30am, 4th St Place

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30am, 50+

Activity Centre

MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10am-noon,

Peachland Wellness Centre

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

TAI CHI 12-1pm, 50+

nity centre. Hosted by the Peachland Wellness Centre. Call 250-7670141.

Activity Centre

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29, 10-3pm, Peachland United Church. You will find great prices on gently used Christmas decorations, gifts, and quality jewelry. There will be home baking for sale.

COZY PJ STORYTIME Dec. 13, 11:30am, Peachland Library.

SUNDAYS JERRY DOBER BREAKFAST 8am-

11am, Peachland Wellness Centre. Everyone welcome!

PARTIAL LIFEGUARD SERVICE 10-noon,

5-6pm, Swim Bay

PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10am, United

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

Margaret’s Anglican Church

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE

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PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 service

fellowship 11:30am, 4204 Lake Ave.

UKULELE 1pm, 50+

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MEAT DRAW 2-4pm,

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COMPUTER LITERACY

10am-noon, all sessions take place at Peachland Wellness Centre

NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1-4pm, 50+ Activi3:30pm (Novice), community centre

NOVICE BRIDGE 2 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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

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SUNSHINE SINGERS

MEN’S CRIB 1-2pm,

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Peachland Wellness Centre

FRIENDSHIP TUESDAY/MOVIE 1-3:30pm,

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TWEEN DROP-IN

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3:30pm (competitive), community centre

NOVICE BRIDGE 2 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

WORKSHOP WEDNESDAYS 3-4:30pm, Peach-

land Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12.

TWEEN COOKING NIGHT 5-7:30pm,

3-8pm, meet at Peachland Elementary. Grades 5-6

Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12.

YOUTH DROP-IN 3:30-

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PEACHLAND SPARKS AND BROWNIES 5:45-

every second Wednesday of the month, 6:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre.

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VINYASA YOGA 6:30-

SPIN & SCULPT 6:30-

LIONS DEN MEETING

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BRIDGE (EXPERIENCED) 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL 1:30-

THE BRIDGE YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES 11am-1pm,

WEDNESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8am-

8pm, community centre

YOGA 8-9am, 50+ Ac-

tivity Centre. $5 drop-in per class.

WOOD CARVERS CLUB INDOOR WALKING

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THURSDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8am-

8pm, community centre

E-A-S-Y CORE

PICKLEBALL ALL PLAY 9:05-10:35am,

PEACHLAND BOARDWALK 9:30am

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FLOW YOGA 9:05am, 4th St Place

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

Margaret’s Anglican Church

CARPET BOWLING

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

PINCUSHION HIKE AND YOGA 9:30am.

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10am, second and fourth Wed. of the month, Peachland Wellness Centre

Gasthaus Pub

AA 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL ALL PLAY 1:30-3:30pm, community centre

TWEEN DROP-IN

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

Grades 5-6

MEAT DRAW 4-5pm,

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FLOOR HOCKEY

4:30-5:30pm, 8-10yrs, community centre

TWEEN TRIPS 5:30-

8pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12, $5/member/ trip. Pre-registration is required by calling 250767-2515

7-8:30pm, 15+, community centre

TUESDAYS 8pm, community centre

PEACHLAND ROTARY CLUB MEETING 12pm,

6pm, community centre

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP

8-9am, community centre

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EARLY BIRD SPIN

6-7pm, community centre

7pm, Peachland Museum

9-10:15am, 50+ Activity Centre

Church Hall on Fourth St

BEREAVEMENT

10am-noon, Peachland Wellness Centre

50+VOLLEYBALL

10am-12pm, community centre

IRON AND SILK EXERCISE 10:45am-noon,

50+ Activity Centre

PEACHLAND LEGION

Music Showcase Saturday, November 22

Tickets still available for New Year’s Eve!

6 p.m. till late

Triathlon November 15

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Six local musicians Silent auction • Door prizes

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

FRIDAYS

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

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STORYTIME FOR PRESCHOOLERS 11:30am,

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FITNESS ROOM 8am-

PICKLEBALL ALL PLAY 1:30-3:30pm, community centre

TEA IN THE TRANQUIL ROOM 2-2:45pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9am, community centre

LEGO TIME 3-4pm, Peachland Library. Open to all ages.

FLOW YOGA 9:05-

FUSION FRIDAYS

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BRIDGE CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs)

10am-noon, community centre

TEA IN THE TRANQUIL ROOM 10am-noon, Peachland Wellness Centre

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11am, Peachland Wellness Centre

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ART CLASS 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre LADIES CRIB 1-2pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

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

LADIES SNOOKER

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SATURDAYS CARPET BOWLING

10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

MEAT DRAW 3-5pm,

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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.

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PEACHLAND VOTES

Pam Cunningham, candidate for council What do you think the municipality can do to help Peachland address issues with Highway 97 coming through town?

What I have learned is that Highway 97 will not be able to accommodate the traffic flow anticipated in the next 10 years. Also that the highway is not structured to be four lanes all the way from Antlers Beach, Peachland to West Kelowna.

The possible solution is a bypass that some say will make Peachland a ghost town and end business here. I say we have the bypass for commercial and straight through commuters, and leave the Highway 97 as an option for the scenic route.

What do you think

needs to be done to move affordable seniors housing initiatives to Peachland?

What do you think can be done at the municipal level to further support the arts in the community?

We need to continue to move forward with funding and grants as the process has already been started by the last council and mayor.

I am not sure if the question is visual arts or performing arts. I know that 4th Street Place is for the Peachland Players and is shared with the boxing club. I have thought about this in the past and would need to ask engineering about adding a second floor to the 4th Street Place building. This would add space for all the arts and not use any additional real estate.

What can the municipality do to keep business strong in Peachland?

This is where I think that tourism is important by holding events that draw the public to Peachland for entertainment purpose, such as music or art or markets or contests. Once the public is here they will shop or browse or eat at local businesses.

How do you think

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I am not an accountant. I need more time to research. I would say that that we en-

courage growth by some kind of tax break on a tiered system for old and new business.

In light of the anticipated developments coming to Peachland – how or what do you think the municipality can do to ensure these projects reach

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Candidate Pam Cunningham.

council can strike a balance between growth and tax increases?

completion and bring economic growth to Peachland?

We should have a complete background check on financial and past project completions. As well implant some kind of penalties for non-completions in a timely fashion. I would not want this to detour new business or growth, but we also consider not having so much real estate sitting half completed.

If elected how would you work with the other members of council to build consensus?

I am a team player and usually have no problem with obtaining a general agreement on topics. I am a good listener and able to collaborate well with others.

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Mike Kent, candidate for council What do you think the municipality can do to help Peachland address issues with Highway 97 coming through town?

I am an advocate of the routing of Highway 97 bypassing Peachland. This is a high priority issue that will directly impact Peachland for many future generations. The municipality can work to illuminate Highway 97 issues that impact Peachland and solicit the public’s feedback.

Further, the municipality should work collaboratively with federal, provincial, First Nations and other local government officials, and organizations, to protect and promote the best interests of Peachland.

I feel that the subsequent transformation

of the existing highway to a local road will promote Peachland as a destination location by enhancing the beauty and livability of the area while reducing traffic noise.

to work in concert with the Province of British Columbia, the Government of Canada, and the private and non-profit sectors to provide the best affordable housing options for seniors.

What do you think needs to be done to move affordable seniors housing initiatives to Peachland?

What can the municipality do to keep business strong in Peachland?

I believe in providing affordable housing and opportunities to enhance the well-being of Peachland seniors. This cannot be achieved without strong partnerships with the private sector. The municipality can look to other successful models of many assisted living developments throughout the province. Peachland needs

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costs. The reason that new growth makes the tax situation better is that the cost of these kinds of large new projects is relatively fixed. Therefore, adding more households and businesses to the local tax base results in these fixed costs being dispersed amongst more taxpayers. The “no-growth” alternative would require significant property tax increases or reductions in services in order to balance the municipal budget.

To help Peachland’s struggling businesses the municipality needs to promote, encourage and pursue sustainable development projects. The planned major developments in Peachland already underway will generate many positive benefits for the community and business. From a municipal and business finance perspective, the future of Peachland is far better with these kinds of developments than without them. Further, a policy addressing downtown revitalization will be vital in attracting new business and commerce to Peachland.

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How do you think council can strike a balance between growth and tax increases?

Supporting sustainable new growth is important in managing tax increases.

Peachland presently needs to make large

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In light of the anticipated developments coming to Peachland – how or what do you think the municipality can do to ensure these projects reach completion and bring economic growth to Peachland?

The municipality should institute safeguards to ensure that development projects are completed in a reasonable and timely fashion.

These can include higher bid deposits, criteria for previous developer experience, including a successful track record for similarly sized projects, and requiring financing and reference contacts.

Furthermore, penalties for unreasonable delays or incomplete projects can be implemented to ensure developers do not stall or walk away from partially completed jobs. The delays that these requirements cause in the bidding process will pay for themselves by reducing risk of a failed project. In turn, successful projects will naturally benefit the economy of Peachland.

If elected how would you work with the other members of council to build consensus?

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The municipality can identify and support arts projects with the best chances for success in revitalizing the downtown. It is important that the projects supported are ones that target and benefit local residents as well as visitors.

Projects that only fill the needs of tourists will struggle to sustain themselves and have an impact on the local economy.

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I believe in working in a spirit of co-operation and inclusion.

I would encourage council to work collaboratively together and build upon each person’s input to come up with solutions that will be acceptable as many participants as possible. I want to focus on solutions rather than getting mired in disputes. I would encourage council to work towards a common solution, despite differences.

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COMMUNITY

Legion executive elections coming up Patricia Day Special to the Peachland View This is an important time for Legion Branch #69 as it is election time and the poppy campaign begins. The nominating committee has completed the thankless task of creating a nomination slate of officers for the upcoming year (nominations may also be accepted at the meeting).

A member must have attended at least three meetings during the past year in order to

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Chamber of Commerce president Dave Collins presents Gayle Thompson of the Peachland Food Bank with a donation of $350 on behalf of the chamber during the All Candidates Forum at the Peachland Community Centre on November 3. The funds were raised by the chamber during their annual golf tournament in September.

Pet of the Week Name: Bailey Name: 1.5 years Bailey loves to cuddles with his siblings, he never sleeps alone. He’s very talented at stealing food.

qualify for the executive. A thank-you to Pat Borton and Gordon Fix, who have worked on this project. It is hoped that there will be more members who will step up to the plate and take a more active role in the legion.

To wear head-gear or not? That is the question. Firstly, why are hats removed upon entering a legion? It is a long tradition of respect, especially to those who have fallen in battle and to those who are serving their

country.

Remember when men removed their Stetsons, bowlers, derbies and fedoras when they entered a restaurant, elevator or anywhere indoors, especially when a female was present? Today with ball caps and other types of headwear being popular, the tradition has not change in Branch 69.

In some branches in B.C., the wearing of headwear is permitted.

What do you think?

This subject will be

discussed at the general meeting.

No doubt, you have noticed the red toolbox on the stand as you enter the building.

We are in need of a new bar. The present one has suffered from water damage and must be replaced. There are many fundraisers happening at Branch #69

for the replacement bar.

Donations are placed in the red toolbox. By attending some of the events, you will contribute to this fund.

Again, don’t forget to attend the general meeting on Monday, November 24 at 7:30 p.m. – make your vote count! A seat will be saved for you.

For Peachland Council

Schierbeck, Peter X Authorized by Peter Schierbeck, financial agent, 250-878-0388

We need Cindy as our next Mayor because ...

We need to have a Mayor who will encourage ‘responsible’ developers by offering incentives.

We need a Mayor who will monitor needless spending and administrative costs, to keep taxes down.

We need a Mayor who will continue to press the Ministry of Transport to address the issue of the HWY 97 Bypass.

A vibrant Council is needed to envision and to ensure a vibrant Community

We need a Mayor who will work to ensure that small business have the opportunity to flourish in Peachland.

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We need a Mayor who will end the province’s procrastination to erect the long-awaited promised senior housing, and to initiate strategies to provide affordable housing for young families.

In short, we need a Mayor who will “get it done” Cindy, armed with invaluable experience gained from committee and Council meetings, as well as sitting on the Peachland Economic Development Committee to help develop a much needed ‘Business and Retention’ package, has demonstrated that she is indeed . . .

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