Peachland View October 14, 2022

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PEACHLAND VOTES 2022

QUESTION FOR THE MAYORAL CANDIDATES

Why should residents vote for you?

KEITH FIELDING

My track record from two previous terms as mayor, clearly shows that I have the knowledge, experience, and skills necessary to de liver tangible results and to deal effectively with the complex range of issues we face going forward. At the front end of current priori ties are issues that scream at us: the housing crisis, the need for sewers, sidewalks, road improvements, source water protection, child care and many other social and infrastructure needs. As your mayor I will never lose sight of these priorities or the actions needed to secure federal and provincial sup port and funding to address them. However, neither will I lose sight of a key strategic question facing our commu nity:

Will the look, feel, and character of “future Peach land” be decided by the residents of Peachland, or by the ambitions of developers and the personal views of councillors?

I believe that the next four years will be critical in de termining the answer to that question. We need a council that values community en gagement and the policies and plans that derive from it: not one that is content to abandon the Sustainable Downtown Plan when its provisions become inconve nient, or one that ignores the need to clarify vague and ambiguous statements in our OCP to prevent “surprises”

such as the under-construc tion giant on Beach Ave. What Peachland needs from its mayor is effective leadership: leadership that values community engage ment and seeks to unite us; leadership that manages conflict and disagreement through respectful, factbased dialogue; leadership that calls on us to listen to one another, to problem solve, and to learn; and, most importantly, leadership that ensures we know where we are as a community, where we want to be in the future, and how to get there. That is the leadership I will provide if elected as your mayor.

ed 100 per cent of all regular council meetings.

I believe it is time for a change in leadership.

Peachland residents are aware of the challenges that have arisen in governance and have brought many important community issues to my at tention, in person, by phone, by email, and most recently via my online survey. Infla tion, taxation, housing, the parameters of development, and fiscal responsibility; the prudent and transparent stew ardship of taxpayers’ money are just a few of the chal lenges affecting Peachland residents. These challenges require a different strategy, with more approachable and effective leadership.

I see the role of a mayor as being a leader who empowers his council and works with them to serve the community best.

A facilitator who brings stakeholders together and finds consensus and solu tions.

A communicator, not just between council and staff but most notably between the council and the Peach land residents. Someone who expands and builds bridges and strong relationships with other local governments, the provincial government, and the federal government.

in Economics and Math ematics and a Bachelor of Accountancy and Taxation) and proven team leadership skills, with critical and solu tion-oriented rationale.

In preparation for my may oral duties, I visited 1,900 Peachland homes (and count ing) and spoke with more than 1,000 residents. These conversations gave me in sight into the expectations and priorities of our Peach land residents.

This is what I heard:

• Maintenance and repair of municipal roads;

• Sewer;

• Sidewalks on Trepanier, Ponderosa and Princeton;

• Purpose build devel opment: long-term rental units, attainable housing for families and seniors, and an assisted living/long-term care facility;

• Update the underlying zones and bylaws from the Official Community Plan to set a height and setback for the developments proposed for the frontage of Beach Ave (use the height of the Gateway building (Bliss) as a starting point;

• Fiscal responsibility and transparency; and

• Improved communica tion.

I have always been very hard-working and dedi cated to this community. I have the knowledge, com mitment, and experience needed to continue to ben efit our community, and have cultivated positive working relationships with those at the higher levels of government, who I often speak with when advocating for Peachland. In the last two terms we have received the highest dollar amount in grants (in the million$) in our 110-plus year history, combined. (So that we don’t have to rely as heav ily on property taxes.)

group); lake level manage ment review (underway); new financial institution; Hwy 97 improvements in place; new medical centre (supportive role); and amenities, such as the skate park, pickleball courts, ice rink, splash pad, and WIBIT.

I have developed pos itive First Nations/ Indigenous relationships/ partnerships, including a Memorandum of Under standing with Westbank First Nations.

I am chair of both the Mayor’s Task Force on Climate Change and Peachland Healthy Wa tershed committees, and vice-chair of the Okana gan Basin Water Board. Protecting our environ ment and source water protection are important for all of us, and future generations, and I hope I can continue with this im portant work. Peachland has been the “Make Water Work” community cham pion three times in the last five years.

My vision for Peachland includes an updated water master plan and sewer connection plan; a healthy watershed and source water protection; mod erate development and a new Beach Avenue plan in consultation with the public; affordable hous ing for seniors and young families; advocating for more childcare spaces; a parkade downtown; and a commitment from MoTI to make safety improve ments to Hwy 97 (not four-laning) while keep ing the idea of a future bypass alive.

After four years on the council, I am ready for the role of mayor.

I always come prepared and open-minded to every council meeting and attend

A mayor must be trans parent, fiscally responsible, and prudent with taxpayers’ money.

I bring to the table a solid fi nancial background (Degree

Momentarily I am on a leave of absence from my employer. If elected, I will not return and concentrate fulltime on the mayorship.

On Oct. 15, please consider me when you vote for mayor.

Successes during my time as mayor include our new water treatment plant; affordable seniors housing; the acquisition of Turner Park as a leg acy for this community; Peachland Pier (working with the Peachland Pier

My bio, multiple com mittees, successes and vision for Peachland can be found on my website: mayorcindyfortin.com, as well as in my brochure.

There is so much more positive work I’d like to do for Peachland, and I ask that you re-elect me –Cindy Fortin – on Oct. 15.

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PATRICK VAN MINSEL

CINDY FORTIN

The voting place in Peachland is at the Peachland Community Centre.

PEACHLAND VOTES 2022

QUESTION FOR THE COUNCIL CANDIDATES

Why should residents vote for you?

really a nobody in this town, just another new resident in Peachland.

In just over two years, I have assisted in creating and moderating many online neighbourhood groups in Peachland, and my name is known to promote community en gagement.

ity and passionate in my a pproach to finding solu tions.

I n the last week, I have been told I am well spoken, articulate, in telligent, and I keep my word. That I am integral, respectful, responsible and passionate.

lived in Peachland for 21 years and I consider myself a huge volunteer in the community as the World of Wheels is a very large event that I have put on for the past 10 years.

feel that we have been and are proactive.

The fire hall is something that we need as we have nev er had one, only the old public works truck parking building that really makes it hard for the department to function at an optimal level.

I br ing to the table the ability to spend respon sibly. I have proved this with my campaign. To date I have spent $57 in campaign expenses.

I genuinely hope those are reasons enough.

I look forward to serv ing you on council.

ALENA GLASMAN PAM CUNNINGHAM

Why should residents vote for me?

Well, I have 350 words for this…and I know I won’t use them all, so here goes.

In June of 2020, I was

I have hand made ev ery sign posted in town, I p urchased and built my own website. I used me dia for its created intent - t o share information.

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Why I should be elected for council 2022:

I bring eight years of ex perience and passion to the table. I do my research before any meeting and vote with an open mind, never having a pre-planned decision. I have

I would love to see a com munity vision for Peachalnd that would not divide the town or council. In saying that I feel we need to consider all points without just rubber stamping. I also enjoy a good debate on all items that come to the ta ble. I am always available to respond to our residents as you do see me at all events and I am happy to listen at any time.

I will never make promises that I can’t keep and I know that I can’t make everyone happy, but I try my best. I know that there are some big items that residents have con cerns about as do we and I

Housing is important for young and old, affordable or obtainable, I feel this is a whole separate issue that needs a closer look at to find balance.

I know what my vision for Peachland would be but that is not a decision that can be mine alone. I hope that Peach land comes out to vote and that the results are what they want, and I wish all the candi dates the best of luck I know that everyone’s heart is in the right place.

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Local government candidates deserve respect

ERIC HALL

It’s quite common for people to “have a go” at pol iticians, particularly those they oppose. It can get very personal when it should always be about issues. De cisions made by all levels of government are much easier with the benefit of hindsight. And it is very difficult for a politician to say “I was wrong”; that can lead to more abuse.

For MPs and MLAs there is a salary that reflects the status of a responsible fulltime position and there are pensions and benefits as well. For mayors and coun cillors of small towns such as Peachland, the pay cheque is not so great and there are few benefits and no pension. Whenever mayor or coun cillors go to a conference, the expenses become public information and subject to criticism. We pick on an easy target, but is it the right one?

We have many manag ers in Peachland paid much more than the mayor. And Peachland’s chief adminis trator is paid more than the

total of our mayor and all councillors put together. And that is not a criticism of our CAO, who is well respect ed; it is just how the system works. Every town pays lo cal government staff very well and their expenses are not subject to the same level of scrutiny.

I know all three candi dates for mayor and in my opinion they are all dedi cated individuals. I honestly believe that their intention in running for office is to serve the best interests of the resi dents of this community. So when we disagree with them, we need to focus on the is sues. All candidates deserve our respect for putting their names forward. Political de bate is a healthy activity but personal animosity is not justified. It should always be about the issues not the per son. Congratulations to all three candidates for mayor and our candidates for coun cil. The campaigns were focused on issues and were very respectful. They all de serve credit for that.

Now that Joanne is back from her world travels, she

will be looking after the newspaper again. I help when she is away because I strongly believe that we need the Peachland View. Perhaps it’s because I am a “tradi tionalist” and a bit slow to change my habits, but I still read newspapers. We spend so much time looking at electronic screens on our computers and smartphones. I believe that reading from a book or newspaper gives our eyes a rest from the “blue screens”. Online news tends to be quick news, whereas reading from print allows us to relax and read something in more detail.

I would also like to thank all advertisers in the View I hope readers understand the need to support the lo cal businesses that advertise in this paper. The View is not run by the government, it depends upon advertis ing revenue. So if you are looking for an insurance company or a real estate agent, look and see who is supporting your local news paper. That way it will still be there for the next election campaigns.

RANDEY BROPHY

After obtaining a Com merce/Economics degree at SFU I had a 30-year ca reer at TELUS as a senior product manager, where I successfully introduced over 140 products and ser vices.

During the same time, while also coaching my children, and the commu nity’s in soccer, baseball and softball, I was elect ed president of the second largest youth soccer club in Vancouver, for seven years and to the board of Van couver youth soccer for six years.

Since moving to Peach land in 2015, I have:

• Taught 240 Peachland children to play soccer and baseball at the community centre;

• Coached youth soccer in West Kelowna for seven years;

• Been Santa at Peach land’s “Breakfast with Santa” event for seven years;

• Created the 1,100 member Facebook group “Peachland Matters”;

• Led a community group opposed to a five-storey building on Beach Ave proposed without proper consultation;

• Negotiated successfully with HUB this year to en sure their new facilities left a regulation softball 275-ft field at Cousins Park, there by saving softball there; and

Presented to council the year the successful propos al that Turner Park include full sized baseball, softball and soccer fields in its ini tial development.

I have both the busi ness background and work ethic to evaluate develop ment proposals made to council and expedite grant applications to provincial

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governments because I have spent a career mak ing business proposals myself in the private sec tor.

I am running for coun cil because we are at a crossroads in how we develop our beautiful unique town. We need an agreed upon common sense development plan, bylaws that enforce the plan and a fundamental willingness to include and listen to the public.

Every study, survey and OCP I have seen says three storeys on Beach Ave, four-six be hind Beach. We need a new council that simply listens to the people’s wishes, instead of feeling, somehow, they have a mandate to change them.

Instead of reacting to development initiated by a developer, we need to proactively initiate de velopment, negotiating with government and developers to obtain the affordable housing, child care and new buildings, (e.g.: a small hotel) that we need.

We need better man agement of our civic projects and tax dollars to avoid present cost overruns, needless expen ditures, and unnecessary delays (water treatment plant, splash park).

We need less reliance on outside consultants (Turner Park) and more inclusiveness and reli ance on the expertise of our citizenry.

We need to retain and expand our parks.

We need to find a way to increase sewers and sidewalks, through bet ter relationships with the grant approving provin cial government.

We need to step up and ensure that Peachland children can play team sports, on Peachland based community youth teams, on Peachland fields.

If you want someone who will listen, with a proven record of research, planning, speaking up, showing up and doing the actual work to help better their community, then I ask for your vote.

I have a multigener ational commitment to

Peachland as in addition to my wife, one of our daugh ters, her husband and my two young grandsons also live here.

I won’t let them or you down in making Peachland a better place to live.

I promise you, I will do my best.

community. I will continue to work to ensure that there is a variety of housing op tions that meet the housing needs of a wide variety of community members of varying income levels.

I will endeavor to assist Peachland seniors and fam ilies by continuing work on securing the return of a full time medical clinic to the community.

I view expanding side walks, greenways and paths as a priority. Due to the enormous expense associated with this type of infrastructure I recog nize that Peachland needs strategic planning to best implement this goal.

MOIRA GOODMAN

RAINER UDALA

MIKE KENT

I am a long-time resi dent of Peachland and am raising my family in this wonderful community. I care deeply about the social and economic welfare of Peachland and its residents. I envision a vibrant future for Peachland as a progressive small town with modernized infrastructure and amenities that contributes to commu nity livability. My skills and experience on council will help move Peachland to wards this goal.

I firmly believe in fis cal responsibility and prudent economic planning. Throughout my eight years on council Peachland has maintained tax increases that hover around 2 per cent. Even when national inflation rates rocketed past 8.1 per cent and other governing organizations implemented high tax raises, Peachland council implemented a 2.27 per cent raise while main taining service levels.

I have been a staunch ad vocate for the environment and for full protection of Peachland’s watershed from harmful logging practices.

If re-elected I will continue to support policy and initia tives that aims to protect our environment, our watershed and source water.

I believe it is council’s responsibility to recognize that affordable/attainable housing is imperative for both the social and eco nomic health of the entire

I have always been a friend to Peachland’s business community and volunteer organizations. If re-elected I will continue to foster an environment where Peachland business thrive and a reciprocal relationship with volunteer organizations flourishes.

Community safety and crime reduction is a high priority. I support increasing police presence in Peach land.

I believe that Peachland should update the Official Community Plan and re lated documents every five years to ensure it accu rately reflects the current vision of the community. It is also important to develop supporting growth manage ment strategies to examine policies and planning for the orderly and appropri ate growth of the district. To achieve this requires community engagement so all residents will have the opportunity to provide input that will help shape future growth management strategies and Peachland’s approach to growth in the years to come.

If re-elected I will con tinue to work to ensure the community is not divided by a four-lane expansion of the highway, a preferred alter nate route is constructed and Hwy 97 improvements are implemented by MOTI.

I will focus on moving the Ponderosa Golf Course proj ect forward. I view this as a cornerstone development and amenity for Peachland.

Please consider casting your vote for me on Oct. 15 and let’s move Peachland to wards a bright future.

I’m a newcomer to the com munity who has loved getting to know people and pets. I am ready to make a difference for the citizens of Peachland. Preservation of green spaces, protection of our watershed, proper spending and encour aging citizen involvement are important for a thriving com munity.

Your vote is your voice. If you feel unheard, then it is time for a change. I can bring new energy and ideas. We all need a council that reflects the diversity of Peachland. I have worked with many diverse groups listening and sharing ideas. Being on council is not about my vision for Peach land, it is about your vision.

Everyone brings value and should be encouraged to par ticipate with the growth of new ideas. I hope to strive for fairness with all sides being considered. New people can look from a different perspec tive.

Peachland is not without its problems and these need to be addressed. We have a beauti ful piece of paradise here and it needs to be protected. Ev eryone who ventures above Hwy 97 knows our infrastruc ture is in need of attention and action. Our watershed needs our community protection and direct action. Our spend ing needs to be transparent, this builds confidence your tax dollars are spent wisely, benefiting residents.

When you cast your vote ask yourself, “Does your cur rent mayor and council align with your vision for Peach land?”

In closing, thank you to each of you who opened your door to chat and to those who stopped by to say “hello” and share ideas and concerns. I wish each of the candidates the very best.

Your newest voice for Peachland.

My wife Jan and I moved to Peachland in 2010. We started our first business in 2011 (Beachride Rentals) across from Bliss Bakery, and our second and third businesses in 2015, Beach Ave Cafe &Tapas Bar and Beach Ave Paddleboard Shop. In that time we became acquainted with many residents, made many friends and went through two elections.

Before and after the local elections when residents visited our businesses we heard the concerns of residents and of the business communi ty as well. Most of those concerns have been con stant: the growth of our community, infrastruc ture, services (medical clinic) and Hwy 97.

I will bring my traits of hard work, tenacity, lead ership and knowledge of the concerns of the community to the table. I will work as hard for the community as I did pro moting Peachland at our businesses. Peachland is in a time of change and I would like to be a part of the new team that moves Peachland for ward. Should you decide to vote for me I will work for Peachland just as I did in our businesses.

LOCAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM sponsored by the Peachland Community Arts Council begins this year with a six-week “Seed Beading” series using Metis designs and techniques. Odette Ryder will teach you to create a floral design on fabric. Sunday afternoons, 1230 pm – 330 pm until Oct 16 at the Visitor Center. The series is limited to six participants so register early at plsworkshops@peachlandarts.ca

THE ART OF METIS BEADING Taught by Metis artist, Odette Ryder, will take place on Sunday afternoons

MONDAYS

FITNESS ROOM

5 am - 10 pm

Peachland Community Centre

INDOOR WALKING

8 am - 9 am

Peachland Community Centre

50+ FITNESS

8 am - 9 am ($5 Drop In)

50 Plus Activity Centre

ADULT DAY SERVICE

9 am - 3 pm

Residences on 6th

PICKLEBALL LEVEL 3.0-3.5

9:05 am - 11 am

Peachland Community Centre

FITNESS FUSION

9:30 am - 10:45 am

4th Street Place

PICKLEBALL LEVEL 1.0-2.5

11 am - 1 pm

Peachland Community Centre

PICKLEBALL LEVEL 1.0-2.5

1 pm - 3 pm

Peachland Community Centre

LADIES’ COFFEE SOCIAL

1 pm

4th Street Place

BRIDGE

1 pm – 4 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE

ACRYLIC WORKSHOP

1 pm – 4 pm

Peachland Little Schoolhouse

CARLY THOMAS - CHAIR

YOGA

2 pm - 3 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

from Sep 11 to Oct 17 from 12:30 - 3:30 pm at the Peachland Visitor Centre.

OPEN MIC The Peachland Community Arts Council presents our Open Mic evening at the Peachland Art Gallery, Thursday, October 27, 7-9 pm. Musicians, poets, magicians and comics of all ages are welcome. Hainle Winery will offer wine for purchase; refreshments provided. Call the art gallery to reserve seats: 250-767-7422, or email Paula McLaughlin: peterpaula76@gmail.com

PICKLEBALL (ALL PLAY)

3:30 pm - 4:45 pm

4th Street Place

INTRO TO WEIGHT TRAINING

11 am - 1 am

Peachland Community Centre

SPIN, CORE & STRETCH

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Peachland Community Centre

ZUMBA

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Peachland Community Centre

WOODCARVERS

7 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

TUESDAYS

FITNESS ROOM

5 am - 10 pm

Peachland Community Centre

YOGA

8:30 am - 9:30 am

50 Plus Activity Centre

FLOW YOGA 9 am - 10 am

4th Street Place

PICKLEBALL CLINICLEARN TO PLAY 10 am - 11:15 am

Peachland Community Centre

CARPET BOWLING 10 am - 12 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

THERAPEUTIC YOGA

10:30 am – 11:45 am

4th Street Place

AA 12 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL LEVEL 3.75+

1 pm - 3 pm

Peachland Community Centre

PASSION 4 ART

1 pm - 4 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

MAH JONG

1 pm – 4 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

MEN’S COFFEE & CARDS

1 pm

PWC (downstairs)

T-SHIRT TIE-DYEING

HUB Market, Cousins Park Drop-in or register programs@ beepspeachland.com; $15/shirt

YOGA FOR YOUR BACK

2:45pm - 4 pm

4th Street Place

PEACHLAND HUB NIGHT MARKET

4 pm – 9 pm

Cousins Park

LINE DANCING

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

SHOW AND SHINE, CARS AND COFFEE

5 pm - 7 pm May 3 to Oct 3

Peachland Village Mall POUND

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

4th Street Place

PEACHLAND LEGION DART LEAGUE

7 pm - 11 pm

Royal Canadian Legion #69

COMPUTER LITERACY

By Appointment

Call 250 767 0141

Peachland Wellness Centre

JACK-O’-LANTERN WALK ON THE HAUNTED DOCK

Spooky fun in Heritage Park: goodie bag, decorations, music and photo booth. Mon Oct 31 5 pm - 7 pm. Entry by donation to the Peachland Food Bank.

IMPRESSIONS ART GROUP runs from Oct. 15 –Nov. 20 at the Peachland Art Gallery. A collection of new works presented by this twelve-member art group who have, over the past decade, continued to advance the quality and scope of each member’s skills.

WEDNESDAYS

FITNESS ROOM

5 am - 10 pm

Peachland Community Centre

INDOOR WALKING

8 am - 9 am

Peachland Community Centre

50+ FITNESS

9 am - 10 am ($5 Drop In)

50 Plus Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL LEVEL 1.0-2.5

9:05 am - 11 am

Peachland Community Centre

FITNESS FUSION

9:30 am - 10:45 am

4th Street Place

FULL BODY STRETCH

11 am - 12 pm

4th Street Place

PICKLEBALLDROP-IN LEVEL 3.0

11 am - 1 pm

Peachland Community Centre

NOVICE PICKLEBALL CLINIC 12 pm - 1 pm

Peachland Community Centre

BARGAIN BIN

12 pm - 3 pm

Peachland United Church

PICKLEBALL LEVEL 3.0-3.5 1 pm - 3 pm

Peachland Community Centre

BRIDGE

1 pm – 4 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

WE ART HERE

12 pm - 4 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

LEGION KARAOKE

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Royal Canadian Legion #69

ARTISTS OF THE OKANAGAN runs from Nov. 26 – Dec. 23 and reopens Jan. 7 – Jan. 22 at the Peachland Art Gallery. Returning for its eighth year this ever-popular exhibition features local artists feat. a variety of mediums.

THE PEACHLAND VARIETY SINGERS CHRISTMAS CONCERT takes place at the 50 Plus Activity Centre. on Dec 11 at 2 pm.

MINI KICKERS SOCCER

5 pm - 6 pm

Cousins Park

HATHA YOGA

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

4th Street Place

SPIN, CORE AND STRETCH

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Peachland Community Centre

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL

RAILWAY CO.

Train modellers + visitors meet

7 pm

Peachland Musum

THURSDAYS

FITNESS ROOM

5 am - 10 pm

Peachland Community Centre

YOGA

8:30 am - 9:30 am

50 Plus Activity Centre

YOGA FOR YOUR BACK

9:30 am - 10:45 am

4th Street Place

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT

10 am-11:45 am

Peachland Wellness Centre

PICKLEBALL LEVEL 3.5

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Peachland Community Centre

THERAPEUTIC YOGA

11 am - 12:15 pm

4th Street Place

IRON AND SILK FIT

11 am - 12 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

BARGAIN BIN

12 pm - 3 pm

Peachland United Church

TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS

12:30 pm

4th Street Place

PICKLEBALL LEVEL 3.75+ 1 pm - 3 pm

Peachland Community Centre

PASSION 4 ART 1 pm – 4 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUP PORT (ALZHEIMER SOCIETY)

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

4th Street Place

MEAT DRAW  3 pm-5 pm

Royal Canadian Legion #69 BINGO

5:30 pm (EOW)

50 Plus Activity Centre

CHOPRA MANTRA MEDITATION 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm & 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm 4th Street Place

FRIDAYS

FITNESS ROOM 5 am - 10 pm

Peachland Community Centre INDOOR WALKING 8 am - 9 am

Peachland Community Centre FLOW YOGA 9 am - 10 am 4th Street Place

50+ FITNESS 9 am - 10 am ($5 Drop In) 50 Plus Activity Centre

BARGAIN BIN  12 pm - 3 pm

Peachland United Church LADIES’ COFFEE & CARDS 1pm 4th Street Place

CANASTA 1 pm 50+ Activity Centre

NICK WALSH

I retired to Peachland in 2015 because, like many of you, I realized that Peach land was simply the very best place in this province to retire to, or to live in.

What I observed over multiple council terms was a gradual decay in service delivery and fiscal account ability. After spending six years analyzing the issues, I have to conclude that Peachland needs some help. To be clear, I don’t think the issues arise from any delib erate effort to run us down. I believe it is a case of “you don’t know what you don’t know!” From what I can tell, everyone was doing their very best.

The reason I believe that I can help is that I have 35 years experience in government where I de veloped policies, wrote legal briefings for the depu ty minister, conducted labor arbitrations, designed soft ware and learning systems for the corrections branch, and saved the government over $70,000 per month in training costs.

I am a systems re searcher and solution provider. I believe I can help put Peachland back on track by reviewing process flow controls and codifying the bid acquisition and approv al process. I further believe that I can bring much need ed relief to the permit acquisition process involved in development permits.

And finally, I believe strongly in hearing the voices of the electors. I don’t shut people down, turn them off, or cut their microphones when they have something valuable to add to the conversation. I strongly reject any form of process manipulation just to ensure a desired outcome.

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Honest, open, and trans parent is the only way I conduct business. With that, I would love to serve the people of Peachland.

My background running multiple companies over 30+ years provides me with the needed skills. My answers will not be reac tionary, and I will take the time to talk to residents, to hear the many points of view. I will research the topic and I will seek out expertise when needed. As a councillor you can expect that I will be pre pared, well informed, fair, and balanced.

2. I do the work.

KEITH THOM

I would like your vote as I believe I can bring a com bination of past experience on council as well as de cades of business acumen.

I would like to see the downtown core restricted to three floors.

90 per cent of Peach landers do not live on Beach Ave and sadly our infrastructure like roads, sidewalks and sewers are in need of updates and expan sion of the sewer system.

I believe I will bring log ic and common sense to the council table.

You have likely seen my name linked to sever al volunteer efforts in the community. The Wellness Centre, The Peachland Hub, The Firehall Advi sory Committee, Tourism and Economic Develop ment Committee, The Peachland Recovery Task Force (remember the drive-in movies?), and the Mayor’s Task Force on Climate Change to name a few. I volunteer for activities that I feel are important and I get my hands dirty. Peachland depends on our volunteer organizations to deliver so many important com munity programmes and I want to do my part. What ever I get involved with I am deeply hands on. As a councillor you can expect the same level of commit ment.

3. I share your vision for Peachland.

KEVIN BENNETT

I have decades of experi ence as a strategic manager, business owner and entre preneur. I was a software engineer and business analyst for many years, de signing and implementing business systems for large corporations. My work for the mining industry was praised in the Canadian House of Parliament.

I’m an adventurer at heart and my passions are cave diving and rough travelling in sketchy places, usually by motorcycle. I’m married to a lawyer, who keeps me grounded so I no longer get to travel for months at a time, but I do sneak off for a month or two each year, most recently to Colombia.

downtown is overdue for redevelopment and the plan calls for a beautiful garden community with shopping mews, artisanal workshops, social spaces, cafes, restau rants, and greenspace. A walkable community with places to sit and chat, a place for concerts and plays. It is a livable garden.

I am an entrepreneur, creator, and something of a “bulldozer” so I have the passion and energy to execute the Sustainable Development Plan; it’s a beautiful vision, and it helps solve our tax and housing issues. It’s time to build.

years as president, and I have a collaborative lead ership style, trying to bring out the best in everyone. As the next council will have a heavy workload and tough decisions to make, a pro-active can-do attitude will help focus and prior itize the issues that need to be addressed.

I have discussed many issues that I am passion ate about during this campaign. Especially for neighbourhoods above Hwy 97 and north of 13th Ave. Road maintenance, sewer funding, sidewalks on major arteries, traffic lights at Trepanier Bench, affordable housing, day care for working families, protecting our drinking water, Turner Park im provements and last but not least OCP review and an update to zoning by laws that reflect the OCP. I have heard from many of you that these issues reso nate with what you want as well.

RICK INGRAM

Three reasons to vote for me:

1. I think.

What I care most about is the health, happiness, and prosperity of our small town. The issues that must be addressed are often multi-faceted and require thoughtful and considered approach es to find the balance between the needs, wants and fiscal realities a small town will inevitably face.

I chose to live here for the same reason many of you did – Peachland’s unique small-town charm and character. Peachland is full of passionate people who have voiced a desire to have new development meet the community’s expectation for scale, den sity, form and character. My platform in the last election and in this one is the same – to align the Of ficial Community Plan and our bylaws with the Sus tainable Downtown Plan to give both you and the development community the certainty needed to move forward. As coun cillor you can trust that I will continue to support development in alignment with these goals and will encourage those in the development community who agree with these prin ciples to participate in the building of Peachland.

I want to execute the Peachland Sustainable De velopment Plan - a plan that is the will of the peo ple. Written in 2010, it calls for 600 new homes and 16,000m2 of commercial space to be built using a garden community concept. The garden city concept creates livable neighbor hoods, not tenement blocks or sterile subdivisions. It calls for neighborhoods to be social spaces, filled with public amenities for interac tion, including greenspaces, parks and cafés.

Peachland has three issues, all solved by im plementing the Sustainable Development Plan:

• Increased tax base so we can start to afford sew ers, sidewalks, elder care, day care and recreational facilities;

• Attainable homes for care aides, day care work ers and local employees. If we want our children and grandchildren to live near us there must be attainable homes for them; and

• Beautification. The

DAVE COLLINS

Residents should vote for me if they think that:

1. I would do an excel lent job at the council table on their behalf.

2. I have a good grasp of the issues and challenges facing Peachland.

3. I am willing to listen to their concerns.

4. I want good sensible development but not insen sitive development.

5. I have the commit ment and energy for a four-year term on council.

6. I am a team player that can work well with my colleagues on council.

7. The issues I am pas sionate about they share in common.

I have made a case for the knowledge I have regarding urban land eco nomics, planning, zoning and development - form/ character/density/setbacks and style. As these are is sues commonly addressed by council, I can lend an informed opinion at the council table.

I am proactive, having led the Peachland Cham ber of Commerce for four

I have done my best to convey that I love my com munity and would see it continue to improve and flourish. I hope you feel that I am worthy of your consideration for council lor at the ballot box on Oct. 15. Thank-you very much!

TERRY CONDON

I am a multi term council lor and as such am familiar with the genesis and history of many of the district’s is sues and challenges. I have applied my knowledge, skills and abilities as best as I know how to help pro vide guidance and advice to problem solving for the district.

I am thorough, pragmat ic and energised and will apply myself in the future much as I have in the past.

OPINION

Are Peachland election candidates “all wet” regarding the town’s water?

The election is immi nent, and if you haven’t decided on who to vote for yet, this last bit of informa tion from the candidates m ight help.

The Peachland Water shed Protection Alliance (PWPA) has released the results of their survey on water, that was sent to all mayoral and council lor candidates. Ten of the 15 candidates responded. The survey consisted of 21

questions relating to water protection, the provision of water to Peachland res idents, the expansion of the water treatment plant, taxes, the relationship be tween development and water, and thoughts on cli mate change and its impact on Peachland’s water cycle.

Whether candidates know it or not, water is the single most important subject for the sustain ability of Peachland. As

communities around the world experience the ef fects of a changing climate, water is front and centre of the disastrous events.

Too much water, floods, landslides, infrastructure destroyed, hurricanes; or not enough water, as plac es deal with droughts, water shortages, dry lakes and rivers and increased wildfires. Peachland is not immune.

Water is also a day to

day issue locally with the cost of treating water to drink, the degradation of our watershed, the source of our water, watering re strictions, and the need for water to support new de velopments, and existing residents.

The results of the sur vey were surprising given the history of ambivalence on previous councils to protect the source of Peachland’s water.

All candidates this time around were in favour of pressing the province for jurisdiction to enable wa tershed protections. Yet there are several issues where the candidates were divided on their answers. Will this division affect how the new council deals with the current and future water issues and develop ments?

You can see the sur vey and the candidates’

results at peachlandwpa. org/2022-election-survey along with who did and didn’t respond.

PWPA appreciates those who took the time to do some research and replied with detailed and thoughtful answers. We encourage everyone to vote. One ballot can make a big difference; remember the last election.

Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance

Beach Avenue resident welcomes building occupants with open arms

Although I find the recent article about the building on Beach Ave interesting, I see no

value in the comments.

I live on Beach Ave and I welcome the tax dollars and

revenue the building will bring here. In addition, I welcome the people who will occupy

the building as my neighbours with open arms. They are among the lucky who get to

spend their quiet years in this peaceful place just as I do.

If it weren’t for the new

building there, these people would have a place to go.

Glenn Shaw, Peachland

HUB requests community participation for Jail-N-Bail fundraiser

requesting the “arrest” of their boss, spouse, a politi cian, friend or co-worker. A pretend arresting officer, arresting sherriff or some one dressed up as a pretend police officer “arrests” an unsuspecting participant, serving them with a war rant for a fictitious crime like “running for office” or “snoring too much in bed at night” or “eating too much ice-cream”.

The person (snitch) call ing to request the arrest will need to identify where to do the arrest and at what time, during the two -days event.

The snitch has to state on the warrant application what the crime is and what the bail could be set at. The partic ipant is then whisked off to “jail”.

When the participants ar rive at the “jail” the “judge” assesses the bail amount and either raises it or lowers it depending on how the par ticipant behaved at the time of the arrest as well as en suring the bail amount is achievable and not set too high. Arresting officers can pretend to also make up sto ries of how the participant resisted arrest or did some thing inappropriate like phone a friend on the way to jail to try and find out who got them arrested. The arresting officers bring the participant to IGA and pres ent them to the judge, who then announces to everyone in IGA what the person is being arrested for (ensuring the reason is frivolous and fictitious) and what the bail

amount is set for.

The participant who is now a jailbird is then locked up with only their cell phone and a Peachland phone book. Volunteers will be on hand to get them coffee/wa ter/sandwich and to escort them to and from the wash room.

Their task is to raise their bail amount to get out of jail. Once bail is raised the arresting police officers can take the participant back home or back to work, etc. The judge makes a big “to do” on the participant’s re lease thanking them for their support and for assist ing with raising money for the HUB and announcing to the grocery store shoppers how much was raised.

There is also the capacity available for a participant on arrest to bribe their arresting officers and/or the judge. If they cannot spare the time to go to jail they can purchase a “GET-OUT-OF-JAILFREE” card for $200.

Sometimes participants will find out what their bail amount is set at and arrange to get it paid themselves.

The spirit of this fund raiser for the HUB is fun-fun-fun. Nothing about it is real.

Event takes place Oct 2122 from noon to 4 p.m. at the IGA. For more information call 778-214-1999 or visit peachlandhub.ca.

Madeleine Nixon, Peachland

The Jail-N-Bail fundrais ing idea involves a mock jail set up in a high-traffic pub lic area, which is IGA. The event begins with someone calling a HUB volunteer

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Matthew 25:35

I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty

gave me drink,

was a stranger and you

me.”

In memory of Clara Dombrady

It is with sadness we announce that Clara Dombrady passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at the age of 83 years.

She is survived by her loving husband, Karoly Dombrady; her son, Ed Ternes along with numerous extended family whom will miss her very much.

CELEBRATION!

EASTER SUNDAY

PEACHLAND

DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND Night Shift Plowing And Sanding

The District of Peachland is currently accepting applications for one (1) stand-by night-shift snow plow operator. The position runs from approximately Nov 15/22 to March 15/23.

Applications are due by Oct 24.

For details please visit the District of Peachland website at: https://www.peachland.ca/employment

LOCAL SERVICES DIRECTORY

Experiential gifts for seniors

Holiday shoppers know that, seemingly every year, there’s one person on their shopping list who’s hard to shop for. Seniors may fit that bill, as many have already accumu lated a lifetime’s worth of goods and gadgets. That’s why experiential gifts can be such a good fit for seniors come the holiday season.

Experiential gifts are wildly popular. In its 2021 Winter Holiday Shopping Report, the market research firm Mint el revealed that nearly half of individuals surveyed for the report felt that experiential gifts are superior to tangible items. Seniors who already have everything they need might be even more enthusiastic about experiential gifts,

which may encourage them to get out of the house or pur sue passions they’ve long had a passing interest in. This holiday season, shoppers can consider these experiences as they look for something new and unique for the seniors on their shopping lists.

• Biplane flight: Few experiences are as exhilarating as a flight in an open cockpit biplane. Biplane flights are unique to each company that offers them, but some planes can accommodate two passengers (in addition to the pi lot), making this an ideal gift for senior couples who aren’t afraid of a bird’s eye view. The length of a flight depends on shoppers’ budgets, but no matter how long seniors are in

the air, they’re sure to return to the ground having enjoyed a truly unique experience.

• Hot air balloon ride: If riding shotgun with a pilot in a tiny plane is more adventure than your favorite senior may be seeking, a hot air balloon ride may be more suitable. Hot air balloon rides provide a truly stunning way to expe rience idyllic settings and a calm way to take to the skies on a beautiful day. Rides tend to last around an hour, but companies typically offer various packages and may even let shoppers customize rides for their loved ones.

• Theatre tickets: The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t been easy for anyone, but seniors were among the groups most vulnerable to serious infection if they caught the virus. As a result, many seniors strictly adhered to social distancing guidelines prior to getting vaccinated. Now that seniors are eligible to be fully vaccinated and even receive two rounds of booster shots, a trip to the theatre can reignite their pas sion for live entertainment and make for a memorable night out.

• Cycling tour: Modern seniors are among the most physically active demographics. A 2020 study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research found that, with in months of the pandemic being declared, adults age 65 and older averaged 100 more minutes of physical activity than the next closest cohort. A cycling tour can make for a perfect gift to active seniors. Tours may be designed to visit local places of historical significance, idyllic natural settings or local eateries. Wherever the tours ultimately end up, they’re sure to put a smile on active seniors’ faces.

Experiences can make for the perfect holiday gifts for seniors who have it all.

MARION HALL

Both male and female Black-headed Grosbeaks are loud singers. The female’s song is generally a simpli fied version of the male song. The males are the most colourful with flashy black, white, and cinnamon co lours; the colour of the females is more subdued. At feeders Grosbeaks love to eat sunflower seeds with their heavy bills.

The females build nests on outer branches of tall broadleaved trees or shrubs. The female lays two to five eggs. Both male and females incubate the eggs for about 12-14 days. Both also feed the young.

In central Mexico, where monarch butterflies and Black-headed Grosbeaks both spend the winter, the grosbeaks are one of the butterflies’ few predators. Toxins in the monarch make them poisonous to most birds, but Black-headed Grosbeaks and a few others can eat them.

Prescribed burn near Peachland

PEACHLAND VIEW

BC Wildfire Service, Penticton Indian Band and Okanagan Nation Alliance will be conducting a 170-hectare prescribed burn near Peachland with sup port from Gorman Brothers Ltd. and the Okanagan Shuswap Resource District.

The prescribed burn scheduled for the Peachland area is approximately 5.5 km southwest of Peachland, and approximately 3 km along the Munro Forest Ser vice Rd, according to fire information officer Aydan C oray.

Preparation work for the prescribed burn could start as early as Oct. 17 and smoke from the prescribed burn may be visible through to Nov. 30.

The exact timing of the burn will be dependent on weather, as well as site and venting conditions. Igni tion will proceed only if conditions are suitable and wi ll allow for quick smoke dissipation.

Smoke and flames may be visible from Peachland, Summerland, Kelowna, Penticton and surrounding ar eas, and to travellers along Highways 97 and 97C.

BC Wildfire says the purpose of the prescribed burn is to “provide a level of community protection from wildfire by reducing fuel, restore the ecosys tem (including mule deer winter range), and enhance I ndigenous cultural values in the area while also sup porting the traditional use of fire as a tool to improve t he landscape.”

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