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Volunteers offer help to Merritt JOANNE LAYH
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Lloyd Stinson Sotas, Don Grant, Declan McDonald, Cheyenne Moorhouse, Dave Moorhouse and Chris King (shown left to right) made the trip up to Merritt last week to volunteer their time to help restore a home that was damaged in the catastrophic flooding event last month.
A group of volunteers from Peachland embraced the holiday spirit this week by driving up to Merritt to help with recovery efforts in the wake of last month’s catastrophic flood event. Last month’s devastating overland flooding led to a citywide evacuation order after bridges were inundated and high flood waters rendered the city’s wastewater treatment plan inoperable. Weeks later, hundreds of Merrittonians have returned home to find extensive water damage. Peachland resident Lloyd Stinson Sotas went to Merritt to volunteer his help for a couple days last week, and it was after driving around and seeing hundreds of damaged homes that the scope of the devastation hit him. “In Merritt, yes, everyone knows someone who needs help. But gosh, everybody’s Continued on Page 2
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Turner Park public consultation to take place in January 2022 JOANNE LAYH Members of the public will be asked to weigh in on the future of Turner Park at an online and community centre open house scheduled to take place through the month of January. The Princeton area park was acquired by the municipality last March for $3.1 million, but how it will be redeveloped for future use hasn’t yet been determined. Back in September a consultant for the district presented council with options for Turner Park: one that features a regulation size ball diamond and another concept referred to as “The Commons.”
It’s not clear if any feedback from those draft concepts has substantially altered the plans that will be presented to the public next month. In any event, those plans will not be implemented in 2022, council decided in their initial round of budget deliberations. Peachland’s director of community services Cheryl Wiebe told council that park development is significantly expensive and given the volume of projects that they have going on next year, she recommended the town “start saving.” She noted that a dog park is a strategic priority for council so she obtained a quote for a dog park alone, which came in at
$125,000 for crushed stone surfacing, chain link fencing, double gates, a water fountain, and garbage and waste bins, but she recommended deferring any major work in the park to a future year. “What I don’t want to do is put you in a situation like you had at Heritage Park, where we tried to piece the project together. Given the amount of projects you have this year, we’re again recommending that you do a parks reserve fund and that number can be variable and can change during the budget process, as per council’s desires. And of course, we’ll always look for grants to support that. But at this time we’re not recommending that we proceed with a plan next year, that rather we do a savings plan
for a larger project in subsequent years,” said Wiebe. She said earlier this year the parks department restored the irrigation system and onsite washrooms and made some safety upgrades to the playground.. “What we will be able to do in 2022 is green up the park and bring it up to a community standard so we’re not saying it’s a wilderness park anymore, but than any further development is contingent upon a grant or a savings plan because it will cost you a substantial amount of money to do any capital improvements next year,” said Wiebe. “We had a ball field up there for years and Continued on Page 8
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burnt out between the evacuations from the fires and just being evacuated because you have no water or septic sewage. You come back and get your life in order. But folks that are in the lower area, well, they’ve got a bigger trying time. So, I just knew I was going to come back,” Sotas told the View. On Thursday Sotas returned with Don Grant, Declan McDonald, Cheyenne Moorhouse, Dave Moorhouse and Chris King,
a group of “cross country ski touring guys” who are often up at Wilson Lakes together. They left Peachland at 6 a.m. and started their work day in Merritt at 7:30 a.m. The group wanted to help where it was needed most so they connected with an organization in the area that could direct them on to where to go. International relief organization Samaritan’s Purse have disaster relief teams positioned in Merritt that are equipped with specialized flood recovery vehicles and equipment and are helping to clean up hundreds of damaged homes and properties in the area. The organization has received requests for help from hundreds of Merritt residents. “They’re really, really superbly organized,” said Sotas, noting they provided the volunteers with a full orientation and safety demonstration as well as protective materials. “The team leads go with the workers to direct what needs to be done and the manner in which it should be done. They have all the tools that are required there. They’re really, really well organized.” The house the Peachland crew were assigned to had had four feet of water in the front yard and a foot or two inside. The crew of volunteers removed the perimeters right down to the outside and separated insulation, drywall, wood, garbage and electronics into separate piles so they could be disposed of properly.
“You have to take it all the way down and make sure that the wall systems can dry before you do any work to put it back together. It’s all soggy material,” said Sotas. Working in small spaces, crunched over with dust flying around wasn’t easy work, but Sotas said in the end it was ultimately rewarding because the benefit to the people in need is overwhelming. The home the Peachland crew were working on belonged to an elderly couple who had lived there for years. “We met them and they were very thankful,” said Sotas. “They do as much as they can on a daily basis but the need is overwhelming. They weren’t allowed to get into their house for three weeks after the flood.” When the group arrived in Merritt, it was well below freezing and many of the houses that volunteers are working in still don’t have heat. “They only have temporary electricity set up and portable heaters and the drywall or plasterboard, they’re frozen inside and of course, all that insulation material has to be removed,” said Sotas. “We were elated at the end of the day because you walk into a house that needs a lot of work, and when you leave the house it still needs a lot of work, however the first phase is completed for them. It’s one of many phases they have to go through: letting the place dry out, hopefully getting a furnace running, and then to start the reconstruction.”
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Boil water notice after water main break 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Pursuant to Sections 94(1) & (2) of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given of the schedule of Regular Council Meetings for 2022:
Contractors were on Princeton Ave to fix a water main break Monday morning.
JOANNE LAYH Numerous Peachland residents awoke Monday morning to a water shutdown or a pressure loss caused by a water main break on Princeton Ave, just uphill of Turner Ave. District staff were on site Monday morning with a contractor working to expose the water line so they could determine what sort of timeline would be required to repair the leak and restore water service. The line was repaired early Monday afternoon allowing crews to begin refilling the line, director of operations Shawn Grundy said in an email to the View. Meanwhile a boil water notice was put into place for all of Peachland. “Filling the line has to be done very slow-
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ly to prevent damage but we’re hopeful to have service restored later on tonight,” said Grundy on Monday. “With a break where the entire trunk main has to be shut down, we’re also required to initiate a boil water notice. We will be taking samples into the lab for testing over the next couple days, if all goes well we should be able to pull it in time for the weekend.” At press time on Wednesday, the notice was still in place. When a boil water notice is in place, Interior Health recommends that all customers drink boiled water or a safe alternative until further notice. Water intended for drinking, washing fruits or vegetables, making juice or ice, or brushing teeth should be boiled for one minute.
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Regular Council Meetings are held at the Peachland Community Centre, 4450 – 6th Street, Peachland, B.C.. Public may attend or view through live webcasting at www.peachland.ca/watch. Regular Council meetings start at 7:00 p.m. unless changed by Council resolution and posted at the Community Centre notice board and the District Office notice board. *Regular Council Meetings as Needed. Jennifer Sawatzky Corporate Officer District of Peachland
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Giving back to the community On behalf of the Peachland Lions Club I would like to thank the residents of Peachland that supported our Christmas ornament sale. In our inaugural year we have sold out and look forward to making this an annual tradition. We had originally intended to use the proceeds to support the Peachland Historical School Accessible Plaza Society. Given they have
suspended their campaign we will now use those proceeds to support other endeavours in our community. One hundred per cent of funds raised by the Lions are given back to the community. We do not divert any fundraising money to support the club. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Steve Sweeney President, Peachland Lions Club
Friend fondly remembers fun filled times with “Mrs. Claus” In response to “Fall Fair Section Head was an inspiration” (Peachland View, Dec. 10) Thank you for the beautiful expression of love and joy. The eight-plus years that I had the pleasure of working with Elizabeth AKA #PeachlandsMrandMrsClaus were fun filled and exciting. Many little ones have enjoyed her singing at their school, yes, dressed as Mrs. Claus, several times would run up to her at IGA or walking down Beach Ave just to get one of her amazing hugs.
Those wishing to acknowledge her community contributions can volunteer or donate in memoriam to #peachlandwellnesscentre, where she was crowned volunteer of the year a few years back now. If you have wanted to be an artist, please paint a beautiful picture. Mr. Wayne Power loved how Elizabeth would sign up, attend and create paintings in his courses. She will live on in the hearts and minds of many. Kerry Martinson, Peachland
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LOCAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES CHRISTMAS SOCIAL INCLUDING 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 CANCELLED 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. COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER on Dec 25 will be offered by the Peachland Welless Centre. Pickup and delivery only at the Peachland Community Centre. For information call 250 767 0141.. NEW YORK NEW YORK NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY at the Peachland Legion at 7 pm. Tickets are $15 and there will be a limit of 80 tickets available. Appies supplied. Live music by Erin Bryan. POLAR BEAR WALK AND RUN happens New Year’s Day and is open to people of all ages. Choose between a 2K walk CANCELLED and a 5K run. Event takes place at 10:30 am. Registration fees vary by age. For more information or to register contact
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TUESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am - 10 pm Peachland Community Centre YOGA 8:30 am - 9:30 am 50 Plus Activity Centre PEACHLAND DROP IN CRIB 11 am start time Nov 2, 16, 30 Royal Canadian Legion #69 INDOOR WALKING 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Peachland Community Centre AA 12 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre DROP-IN PICKLEBALL ALL PLAY 1 pm - 3 pm Peachland Community Centre PASSION 4 ART 1 pm - 4 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre MEN’S COFFEE AND CARDS 1 pm Peachland Wellness Centre MAH JONG 1 pm – 4 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre LINE DANCING 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre
HATHA YOGA 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm 4th Street Place KARATE 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Peachland Community Centre PEACHLAND LEGION DART LEAGUE 7 pm - 11 pm Royal Canadian Legion #69 COMPUTER LITERACY By Appointment Call 250 767 0141 Peachland Wellness Centre
WEDNESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am - 10 pm Peachland Community Centre 50+ FITNESS 9 am - 10 am ($5 Drop In) 50 Plus Activity Centre FITNESS FUSION 50+ 9:30 am – 10:45 am 4th Street Place CHAIR YOGA 10:30 am 50 Plus Activity Centre INTRO TO FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 11 am - 12:15 pm 4th Street Place INDOOR WALKING 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Peachland Community Centre BARGAIN BIN 12 pm - 3 pm Peachland United Church
Peachland Recreation at 250 767 2133. POLAR BEAR SWIM happens New Year’s Day. The event is free and open to anyone six years and over. Call Peachland CANCELLED Recreation at 250 767 2133 to register. LIVE MUSIC AT HAINLE WINERY Jan. 8 from 1:30 pm - 4 pm the DoubleSharp Duet, a two-piece saxaphone and keyboard band featuring Curtis Kieres and David Sproule, will perform. Tickets are $10 and include a complimentary glass of wine. Sat Jan 22 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm there will be Chinese New Year Music by LiWen Zhang and her students. PEACHLAND FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE CHRISTMAS TREE CHIPPING FOR CHARITY will take place on Jan 9 from 10 am - 2 pm at the Peachland Community Centre. Free hot chocolate and fire trucks on display. PFRS will offer the Christmas tree chipping and disposal by donation. Don’t forget to remove all decorations and tinsel! All proceeds go to the Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
Email events to editor@peachlandview.com before Friday at noon BRIDGE 1 pm – 4 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre WE ART HERE 12 pm - 4 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre DROP-IN ONLY PICKLEBALL (ALL PLAY) 1-3 pm Peachland Community Centre FREE POOL AT THE LEGION 3 pm - 6 pm Two slices of pizza and a glass of wine or pint of beer for $8, only Wednesday nights. Royal Canadian Legion #69 MINI KICKERS 5 pm - 6 pm Peachland Community Centre
DROP-IN ONLY PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm Peachland Community Centre SPIN, CORE & STRETCH 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Peachland Community Centre CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY CO. Train modellers + visitors meet 7 pm Peachland Musum
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BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP 10 am Peachland Wellness Centre TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 10 am Heritage Park BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10 am-11:45 am Peachland Wellness Centre PICKLEBALL (3.5) 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Peachland Community Centre THERAPEUTIC YOGA: HEALTH AND AGING 11 am - 12:15 pm 4th Street Place IRON AND SILK FIT 11 am - 12 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre
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Birds of Peachland: Northern Pygmy Owl
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A tree outside the De Bonis Family Beach House on Beach Avenue looked especially Christmassy after a heavy snowfall.
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MARION HALL Unlike most owls, the Northern Pygmy Owl is often seen during the daytime. Despite its small size, it is a fierce predator of birds and small mammals, often taking prey larger than itself. In this photograph, taken very recently in Peachland, the owl has killed a sparrow almost as large. They can even take out much larger birds, such as the Northern Flicker. They have piercing yellow eyes. They also have two black patches on the back of their necks that look like large eyes. This suggests that they have eyes on the back of their heads. Another distinctive feature is the long tail that extends beyond the wing
tips and is often held at an angle. They fly with rapid wingbeats. These owls often sit and wait for prey to approach them. When discovered, they can cause a commotion amongst chickadees and other small birds, scolding and calling. Because of this, some birders use a recording of their tooting sounds when trying to attract other birds that might have otherwise been unseen. Northern Pygmy Owls are widespread in the mountains of western North America. They are found on the west coast from south-east Alaska to Central America. They nest in tree cavities excavated by woodpeckers. They prefer open forests and for that reason are not often seen in large urban areas such as the City of Vancouver.
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Quote for a dog park at Turner Park deemed “way out there” Continued from Page 2
there’s no reason why that one ball field cannot be restored for use in 2022 within our operating budget, but what we won’t be doing is a full park redevelopment.”
“It seems to me we have an opportunity to provide additional recreational space with very minimal costs if we refurbish the park that’s there,” said Coun. Terry Condon. “I would suggest that we look actively at providing some refurbishing.” “As far as Turner Park is concerned, I would suggest
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Boat inspectors stopped 17 boats with invasive mussels
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Among the boaters entering B.C. this year, 17 boats were stopped that had invasive mussels on them. In a report to the Okanagan Basin Water Board,
Insp. Dave Webster, in charge of the mussel defense program in B.C., said that for the most part compliance is growing along with public awareness around the matter of invasive mussels.
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“Most who are unaware seem to have only acquired a watercraft since the beginning of the pandemic, as people were staying closer to home,” said Webster. Zebra quagga mussels are an invasive species that
are capable of colonizing places like docks, boats, break walls and beaches.
infestation would cost the Okanagan at least $42 million a year just to manage.
Quebec (1), Colorado (1), Michigan (1), Missouri (1), Illinois (1), Ohio (1),
Most who are unaware seem to have only acquired a watercraft since the beginning of the pandemic, as people were staying closer to home.” - Dave Webster
They often negatively impact the wildlife in the lake by increasing toxic algal blooms and clearing the water to the point of decreasing food sources like plankton. In regions where they’ve already taken over, invasive mussels damage sensitive ecosystems, clog water intake pipes and water infrastructure, ruin beaches, affect water quality and impact tourism. Research by the Okanagan Basin Water Board estimated a mussel
There were approximately 33,000 inspections done in the last year which identified 244 watercrafts coming into B.C. that were high-risk for invasive mussels. Among these, 153 watercraft were decontaminated, 100 were given decontamination orders, and 18 were quarantined to meet the required 30-day drying time. The infested boats that were stopped from entering the province came from: Ontario (7), Manitoba (2),
Wisconsin (1) and Minnesota (1). Eight of these boats were trying to enter the Okanagan. “The Aquatic Invasive Species K9 unit continues to include Kilo and Major, but both have new handlers as Sgt. Josh Lockwood – based out of the Okanagan – potentially moves into an auxiliary role and Sgt. Cynthia Mann – based in the Kootenays – retires. The two dogs will be based out of Cranbrook and Golden,” said Webster.
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