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Council supports proposal to convert 50 Plus into a community service hub JOANNE LAYH

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Hainle Vineyards Estate Winery owner Bella Huang (centre) along with longtime Hainle volunteer Ian Brown (right) presented Judy Bedford (left) of the Peachland Food Bank with a cheque for $900 on Monday, just in time for increased food bank demand during the Christmas holiday season.

A group representing many of Peachland’s community organizations is proposing that the 50 Plus Activity Centre be converted into a community service hub that would house numerous service groups, including those that will be displaced when the second phase of the Residences on 6th seniors housing is constructed.

At their Tuesday night meeting, council offered their support for the proposal in principal, but a business case and feasibility study will be required.

Earlier this year the second phase of the Residences on 6th was approved under the BC Housing Community Housing Fund. The Peachland Seniors Support Society (PSSS) plans to construct a 68-unit five-storey phase two building on the District of Peachland-owned property on 5th Street, immediately adjacent to the phase one project.

That means the Peach-

land Wellness Centre (PWC), Peachland Community Police (also home to the Peachland Lions Club) and the Peachland Food Bank will be displaced to make way for the new structure.

At the Nov. 23 regular council meeting, director of community services Cheryl Wiebe brought forward a report about municipal efforts to relocate the non-profit groups that will be impacted by the seniors housing project and in her report she noted that the district has reached a pinch point in terms of space. She told council that acceptable solutions have been found for the Peachland Food Bank and Peachland Community Police and the PWC is currently working with the PSSS and the consultants for the project to see if they can occupy a space in the new building.

Should an agreement not be made between PSSS and PWC, Wiebe said the district may want to engage a consultant to look to other Continued on Page 2

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options, including a core services review to determine what core programs and services should be provided in Peachland facilities as well as a facility program and space planning audit to revisit some lease agreements and consider another model of shared space.

Before discussion could begin about the report, Coun. Patrick Van Minsel asked his council colleagues if they could have an in-camera meeting to discuss the project, which took place Tuesday morning.

In the meantime, Van Minsel facilitated a discussion amongst community groups that led to a proposed solution.

“As an elected official I believe in communication and going straight to the sources because I need to make decisions for our community. In previous months I was in conversation with different community groups who approached me with some concerns,” Van Minsel told the View.

“The recurring thing they talked about was working together but when I asked them, ‘do you speak with each other all together and meet?’ they said, no, they didn’t really

do that.”

Van Minsel said he organized the meeting so the community groups could have a discussion amongst themselves and find common ground.

“I’m a firm believer in partnerships, communication and working together. That’s the only way you can get things done,” said Van Minsel. “They all agreed as a unit it would be way easier for them to fundraise for the building and a lot of our community groups have opportunities to get money, so they were very enthusiastic at the end of the meeting and they decided to use Peachland Community Connects as the vehicle that would be their spokesperson.”

In a letter dated Dec. 6, Shelley Sweeney, the chair of Peachland Community Connects, wrote to Peachland’s mayor and council on behalf of all represented groups asking for their support in converting the 50 Plus Activity Centre into a community service hub.

“We understand that council is meeting to try and solve this situation, however we thought we would meet as a group to discuss a way to find space and assist council with a solution,” wrote Sweeney.

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In her letter Sweeney said the groups that were represented and are in support of this initiative include the Peachland Lions Club, Peachland Wellness Centre, Peachland Food Bank, Peachland Community Connects, Peachland & District Retirement Society (operators of the 50 Plus Activity Centre), the Bat Education and Ecological Protection Society (BEEPS), and Peachland Chamber of Commerce.

Several other community groups were not present at the meeting but have been invited to join the hub project.

“After some discussion, it was determined that the preference of the group was to create and build a community service hub. The size of the building would need to be between 6,000 – 7,000 square feet which would consist of separate offices and shared space,” writes Sweeney. “The inclusion of the community gardens would also be a good fit. The conclusion reached by all was that the Peachland & District Retirement Society structure would be the best building choice.”

As the current building needs extensive repairs, the group is proposing that an assessment be done to determine which would be the best way this could be accomplished, said Sweeney.

She noted a renovation and addition on the current building is one option, but if the state of the building has deteriorated too much then rebuilding would be the next logical choice.

As the 50 Plus Activity Centre is a district-owned building, the group are requesting Peachland council support the project by providing the necessary land and waiving fees and DCC charges, while re-

taining ownership of the building.

“We know that this will be a costly project. We feel it would be achievable with a true collaborative fundraising and grant application approach which could include net zero energy building grant capabilities as well. With so many disparate groups with different objectives and services, funding in the way of grants should be much easier to attain,” says Sweeney. “Timing is critical. It takes time to write and get a response on grants and in that context, two years is not long. With your assistance and support we can build a community asset that will serve the groups and citizens of Peachland for future generations.”

Sweeney said everyone in attendance was excited about the possibility of this project and the ability to work together to see this become a reality.

Gwen Bodnarek, president of the Peachland and District Retirement Society, told the View her board is “totally on board with working together for the good of the community and working with all of the community groups.”

“We’ll work with all of the organizations to raise money, however we have to do it,” Bodnarek said. “We want to work for everyone . . . we’re all there for the common goal. I came out of that meeting feeling so much better about being the president of the 50 Plus and being involved. It was a feel good moment for me.”

Kym Martin, president of the Peachland Wellness Centre, said her organization is extremely excited about the idea.

“We see it as a vibrant, living community Continued on Page 11

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District introduces mandatory vaccination policy for staff and council JOANNE LAYH On Tuesday night Peachland council unanimously approved a new policy making it mandatory for both staff and members of council to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

“Given the continuing spread of COVID-19, including the Delta and Omicron variants, the compelling data demonstrating a higher incidence of COVID-19 among the unvaccinated population and the increasing levels of contact between individuals as businesses, services, and activities have reopened, it is important for district council

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Council to consider a funding cap on the civic grant program JOANNE LAYH Requests for civic grants are on the increase in Peachland, prompting the town’s administration to suggest it’s time for council to update the approval process and put a funding cap on the program.

As Peachland council continues 2022 budget deliberations, they will be asked to consider 11 civic grant applications totalling $74,150. Just eight years ago the total amount requested was a little over $35,000.

Mayor Cindy Fortin said the number of grants is getting “a little bit out of hand and expensive for the district.”

Peachland’s civic grant

program assists citizens in organizing themselves around community issues and projects. The intent of council’s civic grant policy is to support and encourage local non-profit organizations that contribute to the quality of life in Peachland, and which would cease to function without assistance from the district.

Grant applications are capped at $1,000 per organization, although many community groups applying for the grant are exempt from that restriction.

Historically, grant applicants have been invited to a committee of the whole budget meeting to make a presentation and answer any questions regarding

their applications.

CAO Joe Creron said it’s difficult to say no because the groups are doing great things for the district, but it’s not necessarily something that’s a core service.

As a result, staff are recommending that the decision for 2022 funding no longer be made in front of community groups, reducing the pressure on council to approve every application received.

Staff are expected to come back to council with some suggestions to improve the approval process, including the creation of a sub-committee of council to review the applications and make recommendations to council.

While both Coun. Keith Fielding and Coun. Terry Condon suggested this is creating a solution for a problem they don’t have, council unanimously agreed to direct staff to come back with a report outlining some recommendations.

Regardless of the process they choose, Peachland council will be asked to consider 2022 civic grant applications from the following community groups: • Peachland Citizens’ Patrol - $2,400; • Peachland Community Policing Office - $1,750; • Peachland Historical Society - $16,000; • Peachland Community Arts Council - $15,000;

• Peachland Wellness Centre - $15,000 plus $4,000 gratis use of facility; • Okanagan Folk School Society - $1,000; • Peachland Fall Fair $3,000 plus gratis use of facility for three-day use of community centre; • Bat Education Ecological Protection Society (BEEPS) - $1,000 plus gratis use of facility; • Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance - $1,000 plus gratis facility use on Mar. 22; • Peachland and District Retirement Society - $10,000 plus gratis use of facility; and • Peachland Ambassador Society - $8,000.

Organizations can submit

an application for a civic grant if they meet the following criteria: • Has been in operation no less than six months in the District of Peachland; • Is based in this community; • Has membership 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; and • Has made, at a minimum, an application to the Central Okanagan Foundation, and has received written response from the COF or any other granting organization.

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Two very different responses to a letter to the editor My letter from Dec. 3 prompted two replies; a letter from Keith Fielding and a blast from the mayor. I will reply to Councillor Fielding’s letter first as that was quite polite. My letter was based on the staff report to council.

That report detailed the problems of lack of space for our service clubs and the Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC), because the four houses on 5th Street will be demolished. As Councillor Fielding noted, relocation discussions are ongoing but no solution has been found yet. It was always hoped that the PWC would move into the new building. However, the staff report stated that “BC Housing will not financially support an auxillary/discretionary space - this space has to be self-funded…” Councillor Fielding states that the Peachland Seniors Support Society manages the building and makes the decisions. I would therefore hope that they will be able to resolve that issue. The point of my original letter was that since Peachland is providing the land, we should be in a strong bargaining position to ask for space for the PWC without having to pay for it.

I know that some of the people living in the phase one building were not Peachland residents and I was told that it was not possible to make that mandatory. Based on Councillor Fielding’s comments, having a connection to Peachland will be an important factor in deciding who moves into phase two. I am very glad to hear that, as I consider it to be a very important issue. I accept the fact that Councillor Fielding has a more detailed knowledge of the applications for residency as he is very closely involved in that, but I make no apology for highlighting the issue. However, I will take this opportunity to recognize that Councillor Fielding has put in a lot of time and effort on this project, much of it as a dedicated volunteer.

My letter was not in opposition to seniors housing but I did raise the question of priorities. Local governments have limited funding and can’t solve every problem with higher taxes. We need to make the best choices to service the needs of Peachland residents. Whilst building seniors housing is a wonderful thing, we could have requested financial help from the province to extend the main sewer to Peachland’s remaining septic systems. I am sure that many residents would have supported that choice and some of them may be seniors.

There was quite a different response which came from the mayor, which I was very disappointed to read. It was a very personal attack, which was

not justified. I have never attempted to discredit the mayor in a similar way, even during the election campaigns. I haven’t had a conversation with the mayor during the last seven years. She suggested in her response that I said that I did not want seniors housed downtown because the land was “too valuable for them (although not millions, plural, as he suggested.)”

What I did say is that I do not believe that we should be bringing seniors from other communities to live in the seniors housing downtown and that is still my opinion. Since the land for both phases includes the demolition of seven houses and additional land, it is definitely worth millions (plural).

A million dollars does not buy a lot of land these days.

When I wrote a letter to the View giving my opinion that the money for the splash pad in Heritage Park should have been spent on sidewalk construction on Princeton Ave, the mayor said that I didn’t care about young families. Now she says that I don’t care about seniors; what does that make me, a champion for the middle-aged? According to the mayor, my letters are part of a campaign for mayor in the October 2022 local election. I am sorry to disappoint the mayor, because I can state categorically that I will not be running for the position of mayor next year.

In her letter she stated that “another inaccuracy is that anyone has taken direction from mayor and council”. And that is exactly the problem that we have. It is the job of the mayor to communicate with members of council, provide leadership and give direction to staff. In Peachland this is not happening. Peachland needs a mayor that can give staff clear direction based on the support of council.

With the relocation of the service clubs and the PWC, that leadership was clearly missing. It was left to Councillor Van Minsel to organize a meeting to try and resolve the problems. The feedback from that meeting is part of this week’s council agenda. The letter from Shelley Sweeney is a proposal to extend or redevelop the 50+ building to become a community services hub. But how can Peachland find the money? A recent council report listed all the surplus land owned by the district. The sale of surplus land could finance the upgrading of the 50+ building to include space for our service clubs and the PWC. In my opinion, that is a concept worthy of a thorough analysis.

Eric Hall, Peachland

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Then on Sat, Dec. 18 Lloyd Stinson Sotas will perform from 1:30 pm - 4 pm. Live music will return in the new year Jan. 8 from 1:30 pm - 4 pm, with the DoubleSharp Duet, a two-piece saxaphone and keyboard band featuring Curtis Kieres and David Sproule. Tickets are $10 and include a complimentary glass of wine.

CHRISTMAS SOCIAL INCLUDINGA A SING-A-LONG WITH MARTY EDWARDS AND CRAIG BROWN will take place at the community centre main room on Friday, Dec. 24. Indoor walking happens from 8 am - 9 am followed by a Christmas sing-a-long with Marty Edwards and Craig Brown from 9 am - 10 am and 10:45 am - 11:45 am. There will be goodies and everyone is welcome.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE will be held “in-person” by the Peachland United Church with limited seating. It will be at 7 pm Christmas Eve in their Sanctuary on 4th Street. Proof of vaccination and masks are required. Pre-register by calling Louise at 778-754-9031.

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Peachland Ambassadors thankful for generous bottle drive donations The Peachland ambassador program would like to give a huge thank you to all the people of Peachland who have donated to our ongoing bottle drive. The support for our program is overwhelming and we really appreciate it.

We are truly blessed to live and be part of a wonderful community.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Resident grateful for community support after shoplifter assault Thank you everyone!

My name is Dave Warren. I am a long time Peachland resident. I am always surprised by the “community” of this town and West Kelowna.

On Oct. 24 of this year I was assaulted by a shoplifter, resulting in having both of my wrists broken. Six weeks in casts and I am slowly recovering, physio will help I’m sure.

It might take months to fully recover but I will get there.

In the last seven weeks while at home the outpouring of support shown to me has been truly one of these surprises.

My thank yous have to include some special people. First of all my wife Louise, who has had to do some things that no wife should ever have to do. My son Steven who helps me every day. Bruce Larson, Mark the Taxi Guy, family,

friends, neighbours, the Westbank Legion (288) and the Legion dart players have given us help or have raised funds for us. During November a GoFundMe page was set up and complete strangers have surprised me again and again with overwhelming generosity.

Thank you everyone.

Dave Warren, Peachland

FOR SENIORS Tips to combat seasonal depression NEHA CHOLLANGI Once again it’s the time of year when we find ourselves within darkness too soon in the day, and a gloomy feeling seems to cast a great shadow. Many people during this time feel a certain kind of depression that makes its rounds.

Seasonal Affective Disorder, also quite fittingly known as SAD, affects two to three per cent of Canadians in their lifetime, while 15 per cent will experience milder forms of it, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association. Although it can appear in the spring as well, SAD most commonly shows up for people during the winter months.

People who are experiencing SAD will often report feeling a lack of interest in activities they normally enjoy, increased irritability, and feeling tired or fatigued which causes them to sleep more. Some additional symptoms include feeling stressed, sad, distracted, and hopeless.

These feelings can be difficult to navigate and work through especially during the time of COVID-19 when many social events and regular activities aren’t functioning in the same capacity they used to. To help, we’ve compiled a list of coping strategies to deal with seasonal depression and help yourself feel more energized even through the winter.

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Light Therapy Though it’s not proven, many people share the assumption that the lack of light and sunshine is a contributing factor to SAD. Given that it’s a major complaint among people as soon as the clocks change in the winter, it does make a noticeable difference in our day-to-day lives.

The technique of using light therapy to deal with SAD is a popular tip that involves sitting in front of a special lightbox for around 30 minutes a day and is said to be a good way to alleviate some of the symptoms of SAD. Sarah Amirault wrote for the Canadian Psychological Association that getting some natural light during the day can also be very helpful. “Research has found benefits from exposure to sunlight within one hour from waking up in the morning, particularly for people with SAD. You can sit beside a window, keep your blinds open when you are home, trim branches that block light on your property or take frequent walks outside with proper UV protection,” she said.

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Luckily, the Okanagan is blessed with a milder winter compared to most other parts of the country.

Even doing simple things like going for a short walk outside or taking a hike can get your body moving and pump fresh air to mind.

Join a local community group Winter can be lonely for us all, stripped away from the bustle of the summertime. It can feel like our social life is cut down significantly too without seeing as many people around or having outdoor events.

At times like these, joining a regular group in the community can be a great way to fill that space and provide a level of regular socialization. Whether that’s a volunteer group (of which there are many to choose from), a fitness club, or a hobby group, the communal interaction can give a sense of purpose and connection.

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District of Peachland mandatory vaccination policy to go into effect December 17 Continued from Page 3

Sawatzky said in her report to council.

The mandatory vaccination policy is applicable to all District of Peachland council members and employees and any new District of Peachland employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of being hired by the District of Peachland.

The policy was scheduled to be approved by the chief administrative officer and implemented on Dec. 17. It gives council and staff until Feb. 28, 2022 to submit proof of vaccination.

However, the policy allows for “accommodation for those with medical

“

exemptions” and “accommodation for those with

providing proof of a negative COVID-19 test, as well

not able to provide proof of full vaccination who do not

It’s very complete and I think it’s a wonderful piece of bureaucracy, so let’s get it in place.”

a valid reason related to a protected ground under the British Columbia Human Rights Code.”

Employees unvaccinated due to a medical or human rights accommodation may be required to take additional infection and prevention control measures, including regularly

- Councillor Terry Condon

as self-isolating if exposed to COVID-19. Costs associated with COVID-19 testing will be the responsibility of the employee, according to a draft version of the policy pending legal review.

Employees who decline to disclose their vaccination status and those who are

have an approved accommodation will be placed on an immediate unpaid leave of absence and may be subject to adverse employment consequences,

including discipline up to and including termination of employment, according to the draft policy.

The matter came before council on Tuesday because it contains a section that applies to council and the CAO cannot direct council (essentially his employer) to do anything.

“Why would council expect to be treated any differently than any employee of the district? I’m quite happy to see this. My only comment is we should have done this months ago.

Let’s get on with it,” said Coun. Terry Condon. “It’s

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hub where there can be a mix of intergenerational activity and a one stop shop for all Peachlanders to come in and service groups to work together,” Martin told the View.

Martin said the PSSS has been very gracious at working with the wellness centre to accommodate all of their needs, but the challenge for her organization in partnering with the PSSS in their new building is it would leave them to fundraise

on their own, while fundraising for the hub project would be shared.

“There is so much we could do together in one space. It’s very, very exciting,” said Martin. “I see it as being such a positive thing for the community, not just the organizations involved, but for the community.

That to me is what’s most exciting about it. There’s no cost to taxpayers. There are just so many good things about this proposal.”

Sweeney’s letter to the mayor and council was

MUNICIPAL OFFICE CLOSURES Please note that the District of Peachland Municipal Office and Fire Department Office located at 5806 Beach Avenue will be closed for the holidays from Friday, December 24, 2021 at 4:00PM to Tuesday, January 4th , 2022 at 8:00AM. The Community Centre will closed December 25th 27th and January 1st - 3rd , 2022. For reduced hours, the Community Centre will be open December 28th - 30th , 2021 from 11:00AM to 4:00PM and Friday, December 31st , 2021 12:00PM to 4:00PM. Tax and utility bill payments received through the mail drop slot at the Municipal Office by 8:00AM on January 4th , 2022 will be credited as December 31st , 2021 for the purpose of calculating interest or penalties.

drafted to determine if there is a political willingness to support the idea.

Peachland council discussed the idea in camera on Tuesday morning, and at the evening council meeting it was revealed that council made a resolution to support the community hub in principal and request a business case and feasibility study from the group.

very complete and I think it’s a wonderful piece of bureaucracy, so let’s get it in place.”

Council members who do not comply with the policy must attend council meetings and council functions through electronic means only.

While council meetings have been held electronically since the beginning of the pandemic, there had been plans to return to in person meetings in council chambers until new variants of the virus increased concern about safety.

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The holidays are a time of reflection and celebration. Placing an ornament on a Tree of Memories can help bring some peace to friends and family during this special time of year.

Visitors can place an ornament on the tree between now and Friday January 14th, 2022 from 8am – 5pm. Ornaments will be removed by Public Works staff after January 14th. Those who wish to retrieve their ornaments can do so by contacting the Public Works Office at 250-767-2108 before January 31st, 2022. Any unclaimed ornaments may be donated for charitable use.

The District of Peachland cemetery is located on Vernon Ave off Princeton Ave.

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