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Southwest corner rendering of the Lakeview development.
Council approves Lakeview five-storey mixed-use development JOANNE LAYH The developer who brought Peachland The Gateway on Beach Avenue received unanimous council approval last Tuesday to construct Lakeview, a similar type of building on the four parcels of land just across from The Gateway on 13th Street, Lake Avenue and San Clemente Avenue. Lakeview is proposed to be a five-storey mixed use development comprised of 28 residential units in four storeys above three main floor commercial units and a parking garage on a ground level podium.
The podium is designed to include a covered arcade to provide shade for window shopping and the residential lobby has been set back to differentiate the residential entrance from the commercial store frontages, noted director of planning and development services Darin Schaal in his report to council. Residential parking will be located within a completely enclosed at-grade structure, which will be screened from view by the commercial units and residential lobby. According to the plans presented to council, residential parking will be accessed from San Clemente Avenue and
all visitor and commercial parking will be located in a surface parking lot accessed from Lake Avenue. “The design of the building respects the privacy of the adjacent residential uses,” said Schaal. “The built form and landscape plan provides a well-designed streetscape that creates a harmonious physical environment that welcomes both residents and commercial patrons and delineates the public and private uses. The mixed-use nature of the development ensures a vibrant space that will enhance the Continued on Page 2
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economic vitality of the Beach Avenue neighbourhood and creates a safe and energized neighbourhood with a range of engaged users providing a natural
surveillance (eyes on the street) through the day and evening.” On Tuesday night Peachland council unanimously approved the rezoning of the properties from Single Detached Residential (R1)
to Mixed-Use (CR1) as well as a comprehensive development permit to allow construction of the mixeduse development. The zoning amendment bylaw was given first and second readings back in
June 2020, followed by a public hearing in September 2020 and third reading in October 2020. In 2020 the public hearing was held over Zoom and webcast live on the district’s website. It was
also screened live at the community centre, but no members of the public attended and subsequently no one sought an opportunity
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hopes to begin construction this spring and expects to take about 16 months to complete the project. “I think this developer re-
I think this developer really listened to us, listened to the community and this is a prime example of how a developer should deal with our planning department,”
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to speak at the hearing. At the time, just four letters expressing opposition were submitted, citing concerns with building height, views, privacy, traffic, access and parking, as well as impacts on community services and amenities, increased crime and noise, and emergency planning. Since third reading in 2020, the developer, Brian Anderson, has satisfied all of the zoning conditions, including approval from MOTI, two road dedications, registration of a covenant to secure a community amenity contribution and a bonus density contribution at the time of building permit issuance, as well as a lot consolidation. It’s estimated the developer will be required to contribute $60,000 $70,000 to the community for the project. “We have conducted a detailed review of the proposal and it’s deemed to be consistent with the development permit guidelines in the Official Community Plan,” said Schaal, who recommended council approve the project. “It’s also important to note that Peachland needs some additional commercial spaces and a greater diversity of housing stock. This proposal addresses both of those needs.” Schaal said the developer
ally listened to us, listened to the community and this is a prime example of how a developer should deal with our planning department,” said Coun. Patrick Van Minsel. “It’s my understanding in speaking with Darin that I can almost say this is a model developer and we wish we had more of these kinds of applications. The building itself will fit perfectly in the neighbourhood and increase the commercial area space that is so needed in our community.” Coun. Terry Condon also had praise for Anderson, stating his level of comfort comes from the developer’s dealings with the town in the past, and the responsible attitude and approach he has taken. Coun. Keith Fielding said he’s happy with the project and thankful that a building of this height is not actually fronting on Beach Avenue. “I think it’s consistent with what we were led to expect and I’m happy to support the recommendation,” said Fielding. While Coun. Pam Cunningham expressed disappointment that the plans do not include a public washroom and Mayor Cindy Fortin noted that she isn’t crazy about the white and grey colour scheme, the project received unanimous council support.
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General Election planning begins Youth sports tournements to resume JOANNE LAYH On Oct. 15 Peachland residents will go to the polls to elect a mayor and council to represent them for the next four years. At their regular meeting last Tuesday night, Peachland council appointed director of corporate services Jennifer Sawatzky as the Chief Election Officer and legislative clerk Philippa Harding as the Deputy Chief Election Officer for the 2022 municipal election. As the Chief Election Officer (CEO), Sawatzky will be responsible for conducting the election in accordance with the Local Government Act, including the appointing of presiding election officials and additional election officials required to assist with the voting poll election proceedings. In conjunction with the local election, voters will also select a trust-
ee for School District No. 23 Electoral Area Zone II, which includes Peachland, the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area of the Regional District Central Okanagan, Tsinstikeptum IR 9, and Tsinstikeptum IR 10. In her report to council, Sawatzky said administration will be meeting with the school district to discuss entering into a cost sharing agreement, which has historically
been for one-third of the costs incurred. Election costs for 2022 are estimated to be approximately $25,000. It was noted that Sawatzky has previous experience presiding over an election. “Have you ever had a tied vote?” asked Mayor Cindy Fortin of Sawatzky. “Hopefully that won’t happen again,” said Fortin.
JAKE COURTEPATTE BC’s top doctor has announced the return of youth sports tournaments. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie told the public about the lifted restriction, which will take place on Feb. 1, at a press conference on Jan. 25. “As we do start to see the gradual decline in cases in our community combined with the increase in vaccination in children of all ages, I will be making some changes to the restrictions on youth sports tournaments,” said Dr. Henry. “I know this is an important time of the year for many different sports, especially team sports, and we’ve been working with organizers and with viaSport to make sure that this can be done in a safe way.” Henry added that organizers can immediately begin planning for tournaments to begin in February. There is no word as of yet regarding the lifting of restrictions on adult sports tournaments, which Dr. Henry said she and her staff consider to be more “socially driven.”
2022 General Election key dates: • Nomination Packages Available - July 15, 2022; • Nomination Filing Period – Aug. 30, 2022 – Sept. 9, 2022; • Declaration of Candidates – Sept. 9, 2022; • Mail Ballot Voting Opportunity - Applications available Sept. 20, 2022; • Required Advance Voting Day - Oct. 5, 2022; • Additional Advance Voting Day - Oct. 12, 2022; and • General Election Day – Oct. 15, 2022.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that Council will hold a Public Hearing on: Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 7:00 pm By telephone, online or at the Peachland Community Centre 4450 – 6th Street, Peachland, BC Council will hear from persons who deem their interest in property to be affected by the following bylaw amendment: Bylaw No. 2332, 2021 is a Bylaw to amend Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2220 in order to enable Temporary Use Permits to be used as a planning tool in all areas the District of Peachland. The public may watch the Public Hearing live at www.peachland.ca/watch. Copies of the proposed Bylaws, Council reports and related material can be reviewed on the District’s website at www.peachland.ca/publichearings, or at the District of Peachland Office, 5806 Beach Avenue, during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Monday to Friday excluding Statutory Holidays, from January 28, 2022 to February 8, 2022.
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Todd’s RV development better off without the street parking Peachland’s Janice Liebe is an internationally acclaimed architect. It’s great that she’s questioned the utility of allowing parking in front of the proposed Todds’ Beach Avenue development. Although developers around the world prefer using public property for car stor-
age, the trend is shifting in the other direction. Worldwide, the most popular waterfront projects are reducing automotive footprints in favour of active, human appreciation. Don Grant, Peachland
Resident wants historic softball field restored at Turner Park Peachland taxpayers are already paying $3.1 million for Turner Park, which was purchased in 2021. We want to use it as soon as possible. Outside consultants have provided three options for the park. Only one of these options, Option 2, restores the historic softball field at Turner Park in 2022, provides a full-sized soccer field and little league field, and can be done within the 2022 operating budget. Options 1.1 and 1.2 both want to create a new softball field by expanding the old little league field at the northwest corner of Turner Park. This will require the excavation/removal of the current toboggan hill and lacrosse box. There is no money to pay
for this in 2022, it is unnecessary, and it will delay children’s and taxpayers’ use of the park. We want Option 2, which will allow Peachland children and taxpayers to use Turner Park as soon as possible. Please vote for Option 2 on the consultant’s survey, which can be found here: https://www.sur veymon key.com /r/ NVZ9F68 Please sign the citizen petition for Option 2, which can be found here: https:// chng.it/mdLypMPmJ8 The survey and petition end Jan. 31, with results being presented to council soon afterwards. Thank you. Randey Brophy, Peachland
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LOCAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES PENNASK ACCESS MANAGEMENT PROJECT PRESENTATION hosted by the Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance will feature a presentation by representatives of the Hunters of BC – SFI about their collaboration project to decommission and re-wild logging roads in the Pennask area. Presentation takes place on Feb. 3 from 7 pm – 9 pm at the Peachland Community Centre. All are welcome; presentation will be followed by a Q&A and refreshments. KELOWNA PAINTERS STUDIO SOCIETY EXHIBIT runs until Mar. 13 at the Peachland Art Gallery. An energetic and lively group of nine artists presenting acrylic, oil and pastel paintings displaying a collaboration of scenes, still life, and objects that identify with our area. AN INTRODUCTORY TO DRAWING four-week series led by Rena Warren, Mondays in February, 1 pm – 4 pm ; contact Sharon at plsworkshop@peachlandarts.ca for information. HEARTS FESTIVAL is going virtual again this year! The Peachland Community Arts Council’s annual festival will run from Feb. 7-21, culminating on Family Day, Feb. 21 at the visitor centre. The theme this year is WE ARE FAMILY. All ages
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are encouraged to participate through painting, fabric art, poetry, handicrafts, photography, and music performances. Cash prizes will be drawn for both adults and children under 12 in each category. Take-away crafts and poetry exhibit at the Peachland Library, a Wishing Tree and art workshops with Wayne Power throughout the festival at the visitor Centre. Visit peachlandarts.com for more information. Deadline for submissions Feb.13. FREE FAMILY DAY FUN Music, games, skating, goodies and more at Mountain View Park at the Peachland Riding Club. Event takes place Feb. 21 from 1:30 - 3:30 pm. For more information call 250 767 2133. SPRING SHOWERS runs from Mar. 19 – May 1 at the Peachland Art Gallery. Presented by Gabrielle Strong, a visual artist with a focus in ceramics and moody large-scale oil paintings inspired by scenes from the Pacific Northwest.
Email events to editor@peachlandview.com before Friday at noon PICKLEBALL (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 MINI KICKERS 5 pm - 6 pm Peachland Community Centre DROP-IN ONLY PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm Peachland Community Centre CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY CO. Train modellers + visitors meet 7 pm Peachland Musum
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Peachland United Church Bargain Bin celebrates 25 year anniversary
Today, the United Church Bargain Bin operates in the basement of the church.
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PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH BARGAIN BIN On Jan. 30, 2022, the Peachland United Church Bargain Bin celebrates its twenty-fifth birthday. To
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moved to its current location. In 2003, Karen Martin took over as coordinator. During this time our monthly manager system was implemented and a drop box and storage was built.
When we take a box of items or an article of clothing, it is like creating a ripple on a pond. We never know where those donations will go. - jean haugland
honour this, there will be surprises and treats when you shop at the Bin from Feb. 9 - 12, between noon and 3 p.m. Opening a thrift store was the idea of Valerie Frederikson back in the fall of 1996. Frederikson got to work and on Jan. 30, 1997, the Bargain Bin, named by the minister’s wife, Keitha Grittner, opened its doors for the first time. Back then the store was open for just one afternoon each week in the church hall. Imagine unpacking bins of clothing, selling for three hours, then repacking it all until the next time. The very first sale was made by the minister, Kelly Grittner – three warm jackets to three cold young men. Total cost: $3. Over the years the Bin grew and in June 2001
Martin was followed by Truda Kennedy in 2006 and Janet Drinnan in 2020. During Kennedy’s tenure, there was the flood of 2017. For a year and a half, the Bin operated, once more, in the church hall until returning to a refurbished basement in 2019. We thank all four of these ladies for leading the Bargain Bin teams over the years. Over time, the number of volunteers has grown and today there are 32 women and 10 men, from both the church and the community at large. As they have done for 25 years, they strive, as a team, to take donated items and find them new homes and new uses. The stress has always been on affordability. When we take a box of items or an article of clothing, it is like creating a
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ripple on a pond. We never know where those donations will go. Last year, while the movie was being filmed at the Little Schoolhouse, one of the costume crew came to the Bin to find something yellow to fix the dress worn by the leading lady. After decorating a window, a volunteer was asked to pack up all nine blown glass vases, with bubble wrap, to be taken to Nova Scotia. A set of Royal Albert went to Hong Kong. There are four volunteers who research older, possible treasures and collectibles. The oldest china piece we have found was a cup from the 1870s. We also received a ship’s decanter, called a “Rodney”. Researched items are priced to be a good find for a thrifter. When we cannot use all the donations received, we have worked, over the years, to find places to send them. We send items on to the Diabetes Foundation, Restore, Planet Earth, the Salvation Army and the women’s shelter. We also will give to individuals in need, and the Gospel Mission, upon request. Eyeglasses are collected for third world countries, small baby clothing goes to the Vancouver General Preemie Unit, older jeans go on to be made into quilts, towels are given to the Penticton Mental Health Outreach Centre, and blankets warm and comfort animals at the S.P.C.A. We have given children’s clothing to be taken to Mexico and shoes to the Canadian Shoe Bank. We are currently donating
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The United Church Bargain Bin was originally located in the church hall, as shown here in 1997.
children’s books to an elementary school in the Kootenays, which recently reopened and needs to grow its library. In 2010 and 2011, the community of Fauquier took some of our leftover donations, using the proceeds to pay for a children’s swim program. We have responded to fires in Fort MacMurray, as well as
fires and floods locally and around B.C. We have also supported the food bank. All our metal, cardboard and plastic waste is recycled. We sell bags of rags for clean up; you just have to ask! For our efforts in recycling, we were honoured to receive the District of Peachland’s Green Award in 2021.
The Peachland United Church and the Bargain Bin volunteers are very appreciative of the quality of the donated items received from you all and wish to take this opportunity to say a heartfelt thank you! Without your generosity none of this would be possible. Please come and join us between Feb. 9 - 12.
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Peek at the Past: A Portrait of Peachland’s Pioneers – Noel Wilson and was quarantined in the Princeton house. There were lots of kids in town. Their family house is at the foot of Princeton Ave., a big white house right on the corner. He spent most of his time there until his late teens and early twenties. Across the street is a big white house, where the Troutmans lived, with three kids - oldest brother Al, a sister, and Bev the younger brother. These were all friends of Noel’s.
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PEACHLAND COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL Noel Wilson was born in Peachland on Jan 1, 1934. His siblings are older brother Raymond (born in 1921), and older sister Rosemary, (born in 1925). At the time, there were about 500 people in the town. His father arrived in 1910 from England. He and his sister went to boarding schools, then were sent via boat and train to Peachland when Noel was age 17. His mother was born in Liverpool and then taken to California with her single mother. A rancher from Alberta, Charlie Morgan, came down to California, met the mother, and took them both back to his place in Alberta. Charlie wanted to join the army during the First World War but he was deemed too old. As so many young men were lost, he was allowed to join in his 40s. He was killed in action. Noel’s grandmother sold the ranch and came to Peachland with her daughter and lived in the minister’s Manse. Charlie called Noel’s mother “teeny” as she was a teenager when he came into their lives, and the name stuck to her dying day. She lived to the age of 104. Noel’s dad was a lieutenant during the First World War. He came back in 1918 - he had suffered from mustard gas and was discharged, and later went blind. He returned to Peachland in his mid-20s, and he met Noel’s
Adventures on wheels
Noel Wilson
mother at Betty Sims’ yard, under a cherry tree, which is where he proposed. His mom and dad were married in the Anglican Church, (now the Peachland Little Schoolhouse) on June 6, 1920. They planted a big orchard at the top of Somerset and built a house, as his dad had inherited a large sum of money from his own father, who had lived in India. One summer in 1929 water supply was cut off, and the whole orchard died. They had to walk away from it. Then his grandmother bought them the white house, with a little orchard, at the foot of Princeton. There was another orchard
on Maple Corner, which had a huge maple tree. That’s how names were given to some of our local areas, by their landmarks. Noel’s mother ran a little packing house for their small orchard along with the upper orchard. They had a 60/40 agreement - Noel got 60 per cent but had to pay all expenses, including hiring pickers. The packing house was right where Heritage Park is now. He would load seven or eight apple boxes on the Model A and take them to the packing house for sorting and grading. The CPR wharf was for the steam tugs, and the CN wharf was for the diesel trains with refrigerator cars for the fruit. The tugs would
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pull the fruit boxes by cables right to the doors of the trains. The trains took the load to the train in Kelowna to go to Sicamous to the main line across Canada. In the Train Station Pub, there is a photo of Noel’s siblings Raymond and Rosemary in 1942, when Raymond was home on leave from the air force. Noel got work in the packing house. He worked on the “nailer” to put the boxes together to load on the trains. If you were on the crew, you had work all winter, fixing things, etc. He also worked up the hill at the Troutman sawmill, because he knew the foreman. He got in for $1.40 an hour (big money then!) working at the tables where the boards slide down, stacking them in layers.
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Everything took place in the Athletic Hall. The New Year’s dance was the big one. There would be balloons in nets to drop at midnight, and everyone took a noisemaker to make a lot of noise! As it was Noel’s birthday on January 1, it was a very big celebration, but annoying to him! At the school, there were all twelve grades, three per room with the same teacher. In the first grade, Noel had scarlet fever, as did his sister. They were quarantined. He also had the mumps
The Blower family lived in the Hardy Falls neighbourhood. They came from Port Alberni, and Noel was friends with one of their sons, Dan. At around age 19, when Dan and Noel were running around Bernard Ave, they met a man with a fancy Chevrolet, who claimed it could go 100 mph. They made a bet with him that he couldn’t go that fast. Off they went to test the engine, and as the driver rounded a tight curve at top speed, the car flipped off the road at 360 degrees, and landed on the wheels in the weeds, smashing the roof. Noel was okay, but Dan had hit his head and suffered a concussion. Noel told his folks about this accident, and thankfully, there were no other consequences. Noel had his own car, an Austin A40, and he and friend Dan drove to Tijuana along the California coast. They visited L.A., Pasadena and San Diego on the way to the Mexican border. In Tijuana, it was like “Sin City” - booze, prostitutes, etc. and these two young men “kept pretty busy”. They got in a cab when it was getting dark, and they were way out of town, far from the lights and tourist stalls. Dan had stolen a dagger and had it in his pocket. They asked the cab driver to turn back to town, and when he didn’t, Dan stuck the knife in his back – this turned him around! Back in town, they ran into a group of Mexican police, but the driver didn’t say a word about their threat. They jumped out of the cab, went on their way and stayed in the best hotel they could get. They headed back to the US the next morning,
and got as far as Phoenix, Arizona. In the night, Dan woke up and was freaking out, swearing, foaming at the mouth, hallucinating, and had to go to the hospital, where he stayed for six days. This was a result of the concussion from the car crash, but they didn’t know it at the time. After this, they drove straight back to Peachland. Noel also had a 1948 MG TC, bought for $350. He took it to Vancouver to take it apart and put it all back together, which took from 1958-1962. It had been thrashed and needed a lot of work, which cost a lot of money to do it up right, painted black with red piping and trim. In 1972 Seattle had the World Fair, and the British Car Show invited Noel to bring it to show off to the British ambassador of the US. He and a friend drove it all the way to Seattle, right into the show grounds. Noel was starving and went off to look for some grub, which is when the ambassador showed up to award the prize, so he missed his big moment of receiving the award of Best in Class and Best Overall. They got back in with the prestigious awards and drove it home.
Adventures on water
Noel likes his boats. He had a speed boat, the “Prang Tu”. Noel saw the plans for a little 10-foot boat (“room for your ass and a gallon of gas”), and took them to the Stump family’s home, where he could build it and work on it. The gas station was run by Roy Johnson, where Noel assembled the motor. Then he took it to George’s Esso Station, (just south of city hall), bought a small V8 motor for $60, and put it all together. He launched it at the marina, hopped in with his partner, and found out the steering was going the wrong way! They got that fixed and used it for waterskiing. Some time later, it was sold to Reggie Fulkes. Noel now divides his time between the family home in Vancouver, and his home here in Peachland, with many friends and many memories in both places!
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