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by Dave Preston Taxpayers are on the hook for $37,000 after a new batch of asbestos was found in the Beach Avenue Primary School. Although council had little choice Tuesday but to approve the expenditure, several councillors voiced concern that the renovation project seems to be going nowhere fast. Deemed asbestos free after an extensive removal program last spring, the Primary School will now once again be the scene of workers in respirators and safety suits. In February, 2011, workers from Stutters Disaster Cleanup were brought in to remove asbestos insulation and bat guano from the building’s attic. Several other areas known to have asbestos were also mitigated. After the 2011 asbestos clean up was completed, Rob Campbell wrote in a report, “There

are no further environmental concerns and the Primary School and surrounding area is safe for everyone.” In the fall, the Peachland Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the District of Peachland, was successful in obtaining a JCP (Job Creation Program) grant, which paid for the majority of the cost of two workers to conduct interior demolition work. In August, council agreed to a $10,000 contribution toward the JCP. Work went ahead inside the old school building for several months, but a discovery in November put a new twist on an old problem. While removing some plaster in the building, Campbell, who is supervising the JCP workers, took some samples and sent them off to be tested. Campbell said the tests came back positive for

asbestos and a full test was ordered for the building. Peak Environmental was hired to check the school again and the company conducted its tests on November 25. According to a report from the company completed on November 30 and attached to Tuesday’s council agenda, Peak found: * Asbestos paper located on mechanical forced air duct boots in each classroom area and the boys and girls washrooms; * Asbestos finished and scratch coat plaster applications located throughout the main floor of the building; * Asbestos blackboards in classroom areas; * Asbestos floor tile located in the forContinued on page 3

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Councillors concerned over ‘Primary’ grants, renovation schedule Continued from page 1 mer custodial room between the two main floor washrooms; * Cement asbestos pipe located in the basement; * Sewer bell packing materials suspected of containing asbestos. Peak Environmental also found that desks, chairs and stools manufactured by Westcab Manufacturing and used by students, also contained asbestos. No PCBs, mercury or ozone depleting substances were found by the company, but lead paint was found on exterior and interior painted wood finishes. Because asbestos has been found, the town has no choice but to follow WorkSafe BC guidelines for its removal. Campbell told council Tuesday that he received two quotes for the asbestos remediation. One quote was for $58,100 and the other for $83,059. However, Campbell proposed a third, cheaper solution to remove the asbestos. Campbell proposed that the JCP workers be trained on asbestos removal. Costs related to risk assessments, air monitoring, equipment, materials, supplies, transport and disposal would be up to the district, however the granting authority has agreed to extend the grant program to cover the workers’ wages. Campbell said the cost to the district would be lessened to $37,000. “It was determined that our own staff would be able to remove the asbestos in accordance with WorkSafe B.C. regulations, provided they were given the proper training,” Campbell wrote in a letter to council. The previous council set aside

$200,000 to go toward demolition and renovations in the Primary School. Today the fund holds $115,181 and will drop to just over $78,000 once the $37,000 expense is paid for. That has some council members concerned and wondering what will actually happen to the building in the future. Coun. Vern Moberg said Stutters was supposed to remove all the asbestos and guano last year and he said they should be brought back to finish the job. “We did think all the asbestos was gone,” said Mayor Keith Fielding. “This is a late discovery.” Campbell said Stutters was specifically brought in to remove asbestos from certain areas. He said previous reports showed no asbestos in the plaster and therefore Stutters wasn’t asked to remove the plaster. Moberg said he is concerned that the town is applying for grants and most grants require some kind of matching funds from the applicant and if the town keeps spending money out of the original $200,000, there won’t be any funds left to match with. “The real safeguard there is that we can use in-kind labour and value,” said Fielding. He added the grants the town is applying for won’t be jeopardized by using up the money in the fund. Coun. Cindy Fortin expressed concern over using the JCP workers to handle asbestos. “Are they qualified to do this?” asked Coun. Cindy Fortin. “Are you confident that they have enough training that these two people can remove this asbestos safely?” Campbell replied that the workers

Photos from a Peak Environmental report show areas in the Primary School building where asbestos was found in November.

would be trained by PHH Environmental, which is the only company outside the Lower Mainland licensed to train people how to remove asbestos within WorkSafe BC guidelines. “Yes, they will be fully certified,” said Campbell. “Sooner rather than later we have to have a good look at the whole picture,” said Coun. Eric Hall. “I’d like to have a debate about all the issues about the Primary School.” “How many more pitfalls are there that we’re going to come up against?” asked Coun. Eldon Kerbes. “It is time for an update,” agreed Fielding, adding the district has three

grant applications in the works. “We should be hearing from those grant sources in the next month to six weeks,” said Fielding. Coun. Peter Schierbeck said he has documentation from the past that shows there was asbestos in the plaster. Council agreed to spend $37,000 for the removal of the newly found asbestos by the same workers who have been doing interior demolition. Campbell said outside the meeting that the workers did remove some plaster from some areas, but they were suited up and wearing respirators at the time.

Water’s Edge closed after flood rips through building by Dave Preston It could be months before the newly renovated Water's Edge reopens after a devastating flood on Saturday. Formerly the Edgewater, the Water's Edge underwent renovations last fall to a lounge and dining room. Owner TNI Property Management was trying to breathe new life into the iconic downtown establishment, but Saturday's mishap but the brakes on business. Staff had just begun a two-hour closing break between lunch and dinner when the incident began, according to waitress

Wanda Smith. “I just sat down to read a paper,” said Smith, who believes the last lunch customers had left the building about four minutes before. “I heard this thunderous noise,” Smith said. Smith turned around and saw water “pouring out of a wall. It was like a waterfall.” Soon after, the building’s fire alarm sounded, but Smith said she could tell there was no fire. Water poured out of a space in the ceiling and next to an outside wall in a tor-

rent. In a matter of minutes, the floors in the dining room were inches deep in water. Staff attempted to shut off the main water supply to the building, but it didn’t help matters. It was only after firefighters arrived and they managed to shut the water off to the building’s fire sprinkler system that the flood subsided. Smith said water flowed into the kitchen, into the newly renovated lounge area and around the front desk and down a

set of steps to the front door. A plumber brought in discovered a Tcoupling in a sprinkler system pipe in the ceiling had split in two, allowing water at street pressure to flow unobstructed out of a two-inch pipe. Estimates are that about 12,000 gallons of water gushed out of the broken pipe before the water service was shut off. A restoration company began working on cleanup and drying out the building Saturday evening.

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Editor’s Perspective

Peek into the Past

Pig in a poke?

Peachland’s old, temporary airport This Cessna 140 on skis created a lot of excitement when it landed here, on the frozen lake, in front of Sunnyside Market, in the winter of 1950. The lake froze solid from end to end and side to side. You could take a quick sightseeing flight over the town for $5. There were a few takers and it was exciting to see an airplane land and take off on skis in Peachland. It had never happened before or since. Impromptu hockey games took place on the ice and cars pulled skaters around on ropes. The soft fruit industry suffered from the long cold spell as it killed many trees. Ferries and barge traffic on the lake almost came to a stand still for a while.

he looks on the faces of some council members Tuesday morning told the tale about feelings toward the never ending story that has become the Primary School. In the midst of having no choice but to approve the expenditure of $37,000 to remove asbestos yet again, several councillors began to voice their concerns that the whole project is starting to look like a pig in a poke. No doubt some people will point out that improvements have been made, that changes have taken place and that, slowly but surely, the school is being brought back to life. On the other hand, it can be pointed out that it took nine years to discover there was more asbestos in the building than anyone thought, and it took three rounds of testing to discover it. I’m all for the Boys and Girls Club having a home in Peachland, but I wonder now if the youth of today will have their own kids before a youth centre’s doors ever open. There was frustration Tuesday morning lurking behind the words of some councillors. Rightfully so. It was evident that there wasn’t anything any council member could do about the impending $37,000 cost to remove asbestos, again. There are strict rules in dealing with asbestos and there is no choice when it comes to following those rules. Some councillors, however, honed in on the lack of progress that has been made on the school building and the lack of any appreciable plan of how to get it from its current mothball stage to a usable space for the community. Mayor Keith Fielding announced maybe it’s time for an update for council. Maybe it is, but given the updates that have been given over the past near decade, one has to wonder if there is going to be anything concrete communicated, or will the update just be more wishful thinking. Had council decided a couple of years ago to extract the sensitive tooth that is the Primary School by hiring a bulldozer, the pain over losing a historic building would now be long gone. Instead, council decided to keep the building and now it has abscessed. Coun. Eldon Kerbes was right to ask aloud how many more problems will crop up while trying to save the school building. So true. Anyone who’s had dental work knows it’s far easier to deal with a small cavity than it is an abscess. We still don’t have a good idea what the total cost of renovations will be. The public hasn’t been informed fully as to what the renovation plans are. And there is no backup plan as to what will happen if all the grants fall through and we end up with nothing more than 2,000 bats in the attic of a half demolished building. One can hope that things will work out. We can hope that this latest round of asbestos is really, truly, the end. We can hope that all the grants applied for come through and all the offers of free labour and equipment are honoured. We can hope that kids in Peachland will soon enough have a home of their own, with the bats snug as a bug in a rug above their heads. We can hope and dream and wish. Personally, I’m not going to hold my breath.

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Peachland Views Kids 9-10 can ski free this season Dear Editor; Winter officially began four weeks ago so there is still a lot of winter left and what better way to enjoy the season, than out skiing and snowboarding at some of Canada’s great ski and snowboard areas. The best part is that kids in Grades 4 and 5 can do it for free with the SnowPass. The Canadian Ski Council has been providing kids with free skiing and snowboarding for 15 years with the SnowPass program. This year we have already processed over 23,000 applications for the SnowPass program and we still have lots left, so apply today. Remember, there are still two to three months left of winter, so get outside and enjoy it. These lucky nine and 10-year-old (or born in 2001 or 2002) children from across Canada have the opportunity to ski or ride for free up to three times at each participating ski area in their region

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Different theory about mailbox thefts Dear Editor; I have a different theory about the mailbox thefts. These types of lazy thieves are too ignorant to handle a successful identity theft. I believe that, yes, they might be looking for credit cards and enough information to activate them, and then hoping that some harried clerk will not check ID before allowing a charge, but more likely, given that this happened before Christmas, they were probably looking for envelopes that appeared to be Christmas cards with either cash or gift cards inside.

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This type of theft has happened to many people I know, usually this same scenario, with a mailbox being rifled. So, instead of cash, send a cheque to those loved ones or ship by a secure system where a signature is required. And please, (just in case a smarter thief trying to steal your identity does come to Peachland) if your last name is Smith, Brown, Jones etc., don’t name your new precious one William, Robert, Mary or Catherine, unless their middle names are Apollo, Hazard, Carmelita or Venetia Rose. L. Bergman, Peachland

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Regarding Jasper petitions and the Canada Pension Plan MP Dan Albas - Commentary

dia that there may be pending changes to pensions within the public sector. Currently our government is looking at all forms of public sector spending in order to find Never let it be said that Canadians are not a diverse efficiencies and savings without raising your taxes. and energetic population when it comes to expressing At this point, all options are being considered. I will personal points of view on a range of different topics. state for the record that should changes be proposed to This is something that I welcome, as it the MP pension plan that is more respectindicates to me that people are engaged in ful of the taxpayer I will fully support such the discussion of how we can build a better initiatives. country. I will note that individuals in the public In an earlier MP report, we covered the service pay into and earn them, however topic of a proposal for the Glacier Discovery contributions and benefits must be fair to Walkway project in Jasper National Park. The the taxpayers who help fund them. intent of the report was not to ask citizens to My office also receives on a regular basupport or oppose that project but rather to sis questions from many citizens about the clarify what was being proposed in response different programs that the federal governto inquiries from constituents. ment administers, like the Canada Pension In the days that followed, I heard from citiPlan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS) and zens who are very strongly in favour of the the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). Dan Albas, MP project and from those who believe there For your information, here are a few points should be no public amenities whatsoever in about these programs. national parks. The CPP is generally funded equally by you and your Recently another topic that I am hearing a diverse employer during your working years. CPP can provide range of opinions about pertains to the subject of pen- benefits for loss of income created by disability or retiresions. ment. Currently there are concerns being expressed to me The benefits are ultimately calculated by how much by many public sector employees regarding the future of you have contributed and over what length of time. Curtheir pension plans. At the same time I am also hearing rently the maximum CPP retirement pension amount is from taxpayers with concerns about the costs of pub- just under $1,000 monthly at age 65. lic sector pension plans, as well as the costs of pension You can start collecting CPP as early as 60 years of age plans for members of parliament. or as late as 70, however different rates would apply. There has been much speculation recently in the meIn contrast OAS provides a modest pension to most

Canadians at age 65, if you have lived in Canada for at least 10 years. For the record, federal Liberal bill 428 that proposed lowering the 10-year residency requirement was not passed by parliament. The maximum OAS payment is just under $550 monthly for those individuals with 40 years or more of residency after their eighteenth birthday. Seniors with earnings in excess of roughly $70,000 per year will gradually receive a lesser OAS benefit that ultimately is eliminated for an income in excess of $112,000 a year. The GIS is specifically for lower income seniors 65 and older with an income of roughly $16,000 annually or less. If you have questions for any of the above programs you can contact Service Canada toll free at 1-800-6226232 for further information. While these three programs are generally well-known, they certainly aren’t the only ones that the federal government administers as part of a broader social safety net. In fact, 60 per cent of the money that is allocated at the federal level is spent through transfers, which go directly to individuals or the provinces for their use. With increasing demographic pressures coupled with the backdrop of a fragile economic recovery, the one thing we can count on is a robust discussion of our options, as we look to do our part in the building of a better Canada.

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Bill Barisoff, MLA - Commentary Recently a city councillor, who is also come without significant expense to taxa former teacher’s union representative, payers as the costs of providing all day communicated a fairly negative opinion kindergarten alone exceed $150 million on our British Columbia education sys- annually. tem. It should also be noted that increased While a negative opinion is tax dollars have not only not uncommon in local newsbeen invested in upgradpapers, in this case I believe ing older schools and playthat many positive advancegrounds, including increased ments funded by taxpayers program offerings but teachhave been overlooked. ers themselves also received a Residents in Penticton and 16 percent hike in wages and Oliver will know that govbenefits, plus a $4,000 signernment has invested many ing bonus in the last five-year millions of dollars for Pentcontract. icton Secondary and South This was one of the most Okanagan Secondary Schools generous increases during my to ensure these faculties offer 34 years of combined public Bill Barisoff, MLA the very best learning environoffice. ment for our children. More importantly, how are our students In fact these projects were offered ad- doing? Province wide student achieveditional consideration to ensure they re- ment continues to rise with completion flected the historical significance for the rates up across the board including for community. Likewise kids throughout the special needs and aboriginal students. Okanagan are now playing on new playLocally students in School Districts 67 grounds at our schools after decades old and 23 are either at, or in most cases well and neglected play time infrastructure was above, provincial averages. This is in large replaced after being ignored previously. part due to the excellent work that our Locally many schools are offering the teachers do in the classroom. Ready, Set, Learn and Strong Start proIn summary, while it is always easy to grams to help better prepare our young- criticize and condemn, in this case doing sters for future learning. so does a disservice to taxpayers for the The Strong Start program in particular significant investment of tax dollars in our has been very well received by children, educational community. parents and grandparents alike and also In spite of declining student enrolment, helps make use of underutilized class- education funding has increased signifiroom space as a result of declining enrol- cantly. These increases in funding have ment. paid for new schools and playgrounds, All day kindergarten is another major have provided new and expanded proinvestment that is intended to help en- grams never previously offered before in courage and enhance early learning op- B.C. and have given teacher’s generous portunities. wage and benefit increases. Studies have repeatedly demonstrated More importantly is that student the importance of investing in education achievement continues to rise and inat an early age precisely as is now becom- creased investments in early learning oping a reality in British Columbia today. portunities will ensure a bright future for That said, these investments do not our children and our grandchildren.

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HeARTS Festival coming in February

Staying 'putt' There's been some talk around town about what will happen to the iconic Ponderosa golf ball once construction starts on a new Ponderosa intersection. Doug Allin, the town's director of operations, told council Tuesday it's staying right where it is for the time being. Dave Preston photo

Phyllis Papineau Submitted to the Peachland View Getting involved in the arts can be good for your health. Painting a picture or writing a poem can alleviate stress. It has been discovered that choral singing can reconnect brain cells. Pounding clay into a pot is so satisfying. For this reason, the Peachland Community Arts Council has chosen HeArts Festival as the theme for this year’s event, which runs from February 13 to 19. Since this also coincides with Valentine’s Day and for the love of art, it seemed a logical choice. There is an open invitation to all residents of Peachland to attend the events and perhaps take up a new pursuit in the arts, particularly at this grey time of year. Again the festival kicks off with a mini-concert on Monday, February 13, put on by the Peachland Variety Singers. Starting at 11 am in the Fifty Plus Activity Centre, the public is invited to hear the 50-voice choir sing love songs, six weeks into rehearsals. This will be followed by a luncheon. Following the luncheon, people are encouraged to stay for the open house of the Peachland Quilters. All year long, the Peachland Library features local artists’ work on their fireplace wall. They are planning a special event for Tuesday, February 14. Many books have tips on starting and developing the arts. On Wednesday, the Pincushion Quilters will feature a workshop and open

house at the community centre starting at 9 am. At the Peachland Wellness Centre on Wednesday, the Sunshine Singers will be hosting the Rainbow Love-in at 1:15 pm with a sing-along and goodies. Richard Smith will be conducting an abstract workshop for The Art Group on Thursday, February 16 starting at 9:30 am. Fourth Street Place will be busy all day on Friday, as the former bowling alley is transformed into an art gallery filled with paintings, pottery, sculpting, and photography. The Artisans’ Showcase will be open to the public on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, in the Little Schoolhouse, mini-workshops for the whole family will include puppetry, quilling, story telling, drawing and painting. The Official Opening of the Artisans’ Showcase is at 1 pm on Saturday with a literary competition and Bob Sugden Memorial Arts Awards at 2 pm. The Bob Sugden Memorial Arts Award is open to any Peachland resident, 18 and under, who excels in any of the arts, including visual, performing and literary. Nomination forms are available at the library and the wellness centre. The deadline is January 30. Most of the HeArts Festival events are free or by donation to encourage participation. Circle this week long event on your calendar, for your well-being as well as community pride.

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Scope of Ponderosa intersection project unveiled by Dave Preston Peachland council got a look Tuesday at plans for the new intersection for Ponderosa Drive and learned the scope of the project goes beyond an intersection realignment and retaining wall. Over the next five months, a large number of changes will take place along the highway between Ponderosa Drive and Todd Road, on Princeton Avenue and on Ponderosa Drive, Clements Crescent and 13th Street. All of the work is being paid for by developer Treegroup in order for its large Ponderosa/Pincushion Ridge development to proceed. Doug Allin, director of operations, said work between Ponderosa and Todd will begin shortly and the goal is to have that work completed by the May long weekend or to at least have a work shut down over the May long weekend so construction does not interfere with the World of Wheels car show. Work near the Princeton intersection is set to begin in June. Details of the work to be done by Treegroup, which has posted a $3.6 million bond with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, include: * The right turn lane next to the southbound lane of Hwy. 97 in front of Peachland Centre Mall will be lengthened and widened; * The shoulder next to the eastbound lane of Clements Crescent will be widened and paved to allow for a better right turn lane onto Hwy. 97; * Hash marks will be painted on Clements Crescent to better define the east and westbound lanes; * Ponderosa Drive will be extended north to meet up with 13th Street, where a new intersection will be built; * The deceleration lane next to the northbound lane of Hwy. 97 before 13th Street will be made longer; * Traffic lights will be installed at the Ponderosa/13th Street intersection that will have the capability of being synchronized with the recently installed traffic lights at Clements Crescent; * Several new street lights will be installed near the

Construction work to start in February along Hwy. 97 includes realigning Ponderosa Drive so it meets up with 13th Street at the highway. District of Peachland

new intersection; * A new crosswalk will be installed on the south side of the Ponderosa/13th Street intersection to allow pedestrians safe access across the highway; * A new sidewalk will be installed on the east side of Ponderosa Drive, from the new intersection to almost First Avenue; * A set of stairs is planned for pedestrians from the highway down to San Clemente Avenue. Allin said he will be bringing forward for budget deliberations this spring a proposal to connect the Lambly Park paved pathway to the crosswalk across the highway at Clements Crescent. Other work to be done includes: * Installation of 200 metres of concrete barriers along the west side of Hwy. 97 leading up to the new Ponderosa/13th Street intersection; * Construction of two retaining walls that will hold back Ponderosa Drive above from the new portion of Ponderosa Drive below; * Installation of a sewer main from Lake Avenue up 13th Street, under Hwy. 97 and following Ponderosa Drive up to First Avenue (for future use);

* New sidewalk on the south side of 13th Street to connect San Clemente and Lake Avenues; * Several power poles to be moved from the west side of Hwy. 97 near 13th Street to the east side of the highway; * Storm water improvements in the area; * Landscaping in front of the larger of the two Ponderosa retaining walls; * A landscaped island to be built between Ponderosa Drive and the highway that will contain small trees and decorative grasses. Near Princeton, a new retaining wall will be built on the south side of Princeton Avenue to allow for a better right turn lane off Princeton and onto Hwy. 97. Some landscaping will also be put in below the retaining wall. Allin noted that eight large Ponderosa pine trees along the east side of Hwy. 97 near 13th Street will have to be removed to make way for power lines. He said the trees are in the ministry’s right of way and Treegroup has been asked to replace the eight trees with eight new trees further back from the highway. The district is holding an open house about the construction project on January 31.

Public hearing for Brent Road/Trepanier community plan Contributed The regional board has given first reading to the proposed Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw No. 1303 for the Brent Road/Trepanier area of the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area. The OCP will be used to guide land use decisions and applications in the area, which isn’t currently covered by an official community plan and as a result is not subject to development permit requirements which protect important environmental values and areas. The bylaw has been developed after an extensive public consultation process over the past 12 months. A public hearing will be scheduled in February and advertised to provide further input into the proposed bylaw. Funding upgrades for water systems

The regional board has approved the use of Community Works Fund Gas Tax Funding for various upgrades to four community water systems to improve water quality, system operations and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. More than $439,000 will be used for projects on the Killiney, Westshore, Upper Fintry, Shalal Road and Valley of the Sun and Trepanier/Star Place water systems from Central Okanagan West Electoral Area and over $82,000 will be used for work on the Falcon Ridge system in the Central Okanagan East Electoral Area. SILGA resolution The regional board has approved submitting a resolution for consideration at the Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) annual conference in Revelstoke this April.

Regional district launches trash day app Contributed Need a reminder in the morning to take out the trash? There’s now an app for that. The Regional Waste Reduction Office has launched a free mobile phone and tablet application for recycling and garbage, called My-waste. Waste Reduction Facilitator Rae Stewart says downloading the My-waste app is free and easy. “For residents who’ve got an internet-enabled smartphone or tablet, you can now get the Central Okanagan’s garbage, recycling and collection details right at your fingertips, anytime you want them.” “The My-waste app lets you download the full range of information found in the Living Greener Calendar, set up regular reminders for garbage, recycling and yard waste collection,” said Stewart. “Plus it provides depot locations and hours, and recycling and disposal options for dozens of materials. It’s like having the Living Greener Calendar on your smartphone!” Download the My-waste app at regionaldistrict. com/mywasteapp, then either scan the QR code or

select the link that will take you to the store or marketplace for your device. There are currently versions of the My-waste app for iPhone, iPad, Android and new 2012 Blackberry devices. Stewart explains, “This is a new way for us to connect residents with local waste disposal and recycling programs. We’ll be able to update the information on the My-waste app as needed during the year, so it will always be current. Residents will never forget a collection day and that should lead to increased recycling. Everybody wins!” Stewart adds information on collection schedules will still be on the regional district website and in printed form with the Living Greener Calendar for residents who prefer to use traditional educational materials. Print copies of the calendar are available at all local government offices in the Central Okanagan. For more information on the My-waste app, visit regionaldistrict.com/mywasteapp or call the Regional Waste Reduction Office at 250.469.6250.

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Okanagan area snowpack below average as of January 1

The above graph shows snow water equivalent readings from a monitoring station near Brenda mine. So far this year (dark blue line), the snow pack is below normal (purple line). Graphic: River Forecast Centre

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by Dave Preston With two and a half months to go for snow to accumulate at higher elevations, area snow packs are below normal, according to the River Forecast Centre. Overall levels in the Okanagan-Kettle region show 72 per cent of the average amount of snow was on the ground as of January 1. The data comes from 2012’s first Snow Survey and Water Supply Bulletin put out by the centre. “Weather across British Columbia on average was near normal for October and November,” states the report. “December was drier than normal and one to three degrees warmer than normal across the province.” Due to high pressure ridges that developed over the southern portion of the province, it was much wetter than normal in the north and drier than normal in the south. Congruently, the snow water indices, which the centre uses to measure snow on the ground, are above normal in the

northern areas of the province, normal for the south and southeast and below normal for most of the Southern Interior and southwest. Last year’s snow season was affected by a strong La Nina event. A weak to moderate La Nina is being felt now. By January 1, typically half the annual BC snowpack has accumulated. At Brenda Mine above Peachland, the snowpack accumulates through the season until about April 1, at which point it begins to melt. Two issues are being watched by the River Forecast Centre at this time: below normal snow packs in the Southern Interior (including the Okanagan), which could lead to water supply issues in the summer, and above normal snowpacks in the north, which could lead to a spring flood risk. The centre issues a Snow Survey and Water Supply Bulletin monthly, starting January 1.

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‘Hunters in the Sky’ exhibit Falcons, hawks and owls have taken over the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan in Mission Creek Regional Park. These Okanagan raptors are the key animals featured in the ‘Hunters in the Sky’ exhibit at the EECO. It features displays and activities focusing on raptors -- birds that use their exceptionally keen senses to hunt primarily while flying. The exhibit, which runs through May, helps you investigate what makes these birds of prey, different from other birds. Teachers and community group leaders may also wish to request the popular ‘Owls of the Okanagan’ program and you can book your space by contacting the EECO at 250-469-6140. The Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan or EECO is located in Mission Creek Regional Park at Springfield and Durnin Roads. For more information visit the Regional District website regionaldistrict.com/parks or contact the EECO at 250-469-6140 or email eeco@ cord.bc.ca

EECO Story Time The Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan or EECO (EE-coh) of-

fers a fun program for pre-schoolers this winter. Participation is by donation as three- to five-year-old children and their caregivers take part in EECO Story Time on Wednesday mornings through February 29. The sessions run from 10 to 11 am and during the hour, you’ll be treated to a nature story, songs, games and crafts for the youngsters. It’s a fun and active way to learn more about our regional parks and the animals of the Okanagan. There’s plenty of parking at the EECO.

Winter Heritage Hike If you’d like to learn about our Okanagan past and enjoy some fresh air, Regional Parks Services invites you to take part in a winter heritage hike. As part of Heritage Week celebrations in the Central Okanagan on Saturday, February 25, a parks interpreter will be your guide, highlighting local history and showing off the natural beauty in Trepanier Greenway Regional Park. The interpretive outing runs from 11 am to 1 pm. While this event is free, please pre-register at 250-469-6140. Participants should dress in layers, wear appropriate footwear and bring a small snack and water on the outing. Please meet at the Trepanier Greenway Regional Park parking area, along Trepanier Road, just off and under the Okanagan Connector – Highway 97C.

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Smart nutrition in the New Year Contributed â&#x20AC;&#x153;People are so worried about what they eat between Christmas and the New Year, when really they should be worried about what they eat between the New Year and Christmasâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Anonymous. Many of us choose the New Year as a time to set new goals to improve our health. Goals of dieting and weight loss are often on the resolution list. However, a healthy lifestyle is not something that is achieved in only the first month or two of each New Year (and an otherwise healthy lifestyle is not undone by some indulgence during the Christmas holidays). The key to achieving weight loss and overall improved health is by setting goals that are realistic for your lifestyle. To set sustainable and achievable goals make them SMART: specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely. Be specific. If your goal is to lose weight ask yourself how you plan to do that. Break it into several smaller goals that focus on both nutrition and exercise. For example instead of setting the goal to eat healthier, be specific, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I will drink herbal tea or water instead of hot chocolate, juice or popâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I will have plain yogurt with fruit for my mid-morning snack instead of a cinnamon bunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Instead of just making the resolution to lose 20 pounds

try setting a specific exercise goal such as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I will go for a 20 minute walk on my lunch break three times a weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Measure your progress by keeping track of how often you are achieving your goal. Keep a food log or write down how often you exercise. Choose attainable goals that fit into your lifestyle. If you find it hard to eat a healthy lunch because you are too busy in the morning to pack one, set a goal to pack your lunch the night before, perhaps while your preparing dinner. If you set a goal for exercise, choose activities you enjoy and this will make your goal easier to achieve. Set realistic goals. These are ones that are reasonable to achieve. Instead of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I will never eat dessert againâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; try â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I will limit treats to just once a week or only on special occasionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Try not to set your sites on trying to drop 30 pounds in one month. Instead set goals for small lifestyle changes that will promote weight loss and keep it off in the long term. Make your goals timely by setting a time frame for which you plan to start and achieve your goals. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Next Monday I will start walking on my lunch break, and by the end of January I will be consistently walking three times per weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. As you achieve these smaller goals you will be implementing lifestyle changes that will promote weight loss and improved health. Happy New Year!

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Chamber now making plans for Business Expo by Susanne Dannenberg Contributed to the Peachland View The Peachland Chamber of Commerce is a not-forprofit society run by a volunteer board of directors. We receive no form of government funding and sustain our operations through memberships and fundraisers. Hence, we are pleased to say that most businesses in Peachland are chamber members, and our memberships extend as far as Osoyoos towards the south and Kelowna to the north. The chamber has planned a Strategic Planning Session with its volunteers and staff this coming February to set new goals and revisit its mission, which at present is to: “Encourage and strengthen business activity through the collective actions of its members for the benefit of the community at large”. Meanwhile in 2011, we hosted a successful Business Excellence Awards night in November, where we raised $6,500 thanks to the contributions of many volunteers, donors and business sponsors. Our golf tournament in August was also successful and from its proceeds we were able to present the Boys & Girls Club with a donation of $400 toward their local youth programs. The Boys & Girls Club will be offering some child and youth activities at our upcoming Business Expo on April 14th at the Peachland Community Centre to which we invite all local businesses to partic-

ipate as vendors. The registration package for vendors will be out by the end of January and at present the chamber is looking for volunteers to join its organizing team. The following volunteer positions are still open: Volunteer coordinator; inside vendor coordinator; set-up and take-down coordinator; decorations coordinator, and kids area coordinator. Call Susanne at the office if you are interested in helping out with the Expo committee and event: 250-767-2455. We will continue to collaborate with the Boys & Girls Club, in addition to the Peachland Visitor Centre, on projects such as the primary school, which is progressing with its renovations slowly but nicely. Actually, it has been the Peachland Visitor Centre or better its coordinator, Loretta Robinson, who has been and continues to be instrumental in accessing large amounts of grant monies from provincial and federal governments, that are enabling us to proceed toward our goal of completing the restorations of this unique heritage building on Beach Ave., hopefully by the end of this year. On Feb. 7th, we will have our popular quarterly Breakfast with the Mayor, this time at Rocky J’s. All chamber members are invited to join us at 7:30 am to discuss any issues close at heart with Peachland’s Mayor, Keith Fielding, and fellow business owners. Our next Business After Hours event will be hosted

by TNI at the Water’s Edge, on Feb. 23rd from 6 - 8 pm. The Water’s Edge just recently reopened and everyone is invited to check out the freshly renovated pub and restaurant, network with one another, enjoy some tasty snacks, win a door prize, as well as find out about what wonderful services TNI provides here and in the world. That week will also be B.C. Chamber week and so our president, Rob Campbell, will speak about why you might want to become a chamber member, if you aren’t already. And last but not least, our newest chamber member is Papa Thom, who hardly needs an introduction, but for those who don’t know it yet; he travels every winter serving and cooking his famous shepherd’s pie at soup kitchens and shelters, all the while sharing his music with clients of various social agencies. He also provides a “Guitars Across Canada” program, with which he just donated the 30th guitar to an area shelter. For a list of all the member businesses, chamber benefits, news and more, please go to our website at www.peachlandchamber.bc.ca Susanne Dannenberg is the Executive Director of the Peachland Chamber of Commerce and can be reached at 250-767-2455 or at peachlandchamber@ shawcable.com

notified on-duty members of its whereabouts. The bus was traveling northbound on Highway 97 near Leckie when it was stopped by police. The driver was found to have the appropriate class of license but was operating the bus without the proper chauffeur’s permit. Copious amounts of open alcohol were seized from the bus and the passengers were sent on their way. The driver was held responsible for the open alcohol and was issued violation tickets under the Motor Vehicle Act and the Liquor Control and Licensing Act. MISSING MAN Police continue to look for the public’s assistance in locating a missing West Kelowna man.

man. He is 5’9” and 176 pounds with short brown hair and brown eyes. All residents of Kelowna and West Kelowna are asked to check outbuildings or anywhere that Lalonde may have crawled to seek shelter. Lalonde had last been seen the evening of January 17. If you see Lalonde or have any information as to his whereabouts, please call the West Kelowna RCMP at (250) 768-2880, Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.crimestoppers.net to report. Lalonde’s sister, Jessie Lalonde was on hand for comment and issued a public plea for help in locating her brother. ROLLOVER ON DILWORTH A 39-year-old Kelowna woman was sent to hospital today after she lost control of her vehicle and rolled down Dilworth Mountain. On January 20 just after 2 pm, the Kelowna woman was driving southbound down Dilworth Drive when she lost traction in her white Kia Sedona. The Sedona went over the embankment toward the railway tracks, rolling and sliding over 100 feet. The Kelowna Fire Department conducted a rope rescue and the woman was transported to Kelowna General Hospital by the BC Ambulance Service with apparent non-life-threatening injuries. The Sedona was equipped with snow tires and was in good condition. The Kelowna RCMP would like to remind everyone that winter driving is in effect and that road conditions may vary. Please adjust your speed accordingly. BAT-WIELDING ATTACKER IN CUSTODY An 18-year-old Kelowna man was to appear in court after a brazen early-morning robbery with a bat. On January 19 at 2:23 am, the Kelowna RCMP received a report of a robbery at the Capri Hotel, 1171 Harvey Avenue. A 57-year-old Kelowna man was working the front desk when he was approached by the 18-year-old Kelowna man who wanted change for a 20 dollar bill. But before any exchange could take place, he produced a bat and struck the clerk in the hand. The clerk retreated and the young Kelowna man made off with a small amount of cash. A police services dog tracked the man to a residence on Belaire Avenue where he was arrested and taken into custody

Police Briefs GARBAGE BINS ABLAZE The Kelowna RCMP and the Kelowna Fire Department were kept busy during the night on Tuesday, Jan. 25 putting out multiple garbage fires in the area of Raymer Avenue and Richter Street. On January 24 at 8:48 pm, the Kelowna Fire Department notified the Kelowna RCMP of a dumpster fire in the back alley of Birch Avenue at Richter Street. A recycling bin had been set on fire, of which only smoldering remains were left. No other damage was reported. Witnesses reported seeing a 20-30 year old man in a white, long sleeve shirt riding a bicycle up and down the back alley prior to the blaze. The bike track as well as shoe prints were found in the area. At 11:19 pm, the Kelowna RCMP were called to another dumpster fire in the back alley of the 700 block of Raymer Avenue. The Kelowna Fire Department had already extinguished the flames but a wooden fence adjacent to the bin had sustained some damage. Bicycle tracks and shoe prints were found in the area consistent with the previous fire. Witnesses saw three males running through the back alley of the 500 block of Morrison Avenue at about this same time. The three males were all dressed in black. Police located and seized two bicycles in the alley believed to be related to the suspects. On January 25 at 12:36 am, a third garbage fire was reported, this time in the back alley of the 2100 block of Richter Street. The fire was quickly smothered by an observant resident so very little damage was reported. Police believe these fires to be related as they are all within a few blocks of each other. If you saw anything suspicious in the area of Birch Avenue to Raymer Avenue at Richter Street last night, call the Kelowna RCMP at (250) 762-3300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www. crimestoppers.net to report. PARTY BUS Last week, the Kelowna RCMP received reports of a party bus operating in the Kelowna area. The bus was said to have a dance floor and allow its passengers to drink alcohol. Dancing on a bus is ill-advised, but open alcohol in any motor vehicle is illegal. The investigation revealed that there was indeed a party bus, doing business as Embassy Mobile Entertainment, but no special license for alcohol could be found. It was also revealed that the bus was booked for the 21st of January. Shortly after 10 pm on Saturday, January 21, our very own Citizens on Patrol located the party bus and

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In the early morning hours of January 19 the West Kelowna RCMP received a call from the concerned mother of Andrew Lalonde. A family member had recently attended his house, finding the door to be open and no one inside. Lalonde’s car was left in the driveway and his cell phone at home. He has no history of going missing, but his family is quite concerned, especially due to the recent extreme weather. He is known to suffer from a mental illness and may be experiencing psychological difficulties. The Central Okanagan Search and Rescue was brought in to conduct an extensive ground search of the area but Lalonde was not located. The search and rescue effort has been concluded pending further information. Lalonde is described as a 30-year-old Caucasian

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to appear in court. The Capri Hotel employee sustained an injury to his hand and received treatment for it at the Kelowna General Hospital. The 18-year-old Kelowna man is facing multiple potential charges including Robbery with a Weapon and Disguise with Intent. He has no criminal record at this time but is known to police. TRUCK TORCHED A 38-year-old Kelowna man lost his vehicle to apparent arson on the 800 block of Birch Avenue. On January 18 shortly after 10:30 pm, emergency crews were called to the scene of a suspicious vehicle fire at the owner’s residence. The vehicle, a black 2011 Ford Edge, was fully engulfed and could not be saved but the Kelowna Fire Department was able to douse the flames before they spread to any structures. Witnesses indicated that a Caucasian man, carrying a gas can, was seen leaving the area in a newer white pickup truck with a lift kit and large mud terrain tires. If you can identify the Caucasian man seen leaving the area, or the newer white pickup truck with a lift kit and large mud terrain tires, call the Kelowna RCMP at (250) 762-3300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477) or online at www.crimestoppers.net to report.

by Apostle Denise Adams Crystal Waters International Ministries As a minister, I have had the privilege to spend the past 10 years as the director of prayer and director of international missions, and as such, I have had the opportunity to travel to such places as Nigeria, India, Zimbabwe, St. Kitts/Nevis and Tortola. In all of these places I found people who were hungry to know more about Jesus. I found those who had never heard of Him. It was a joy to let people know how much Jesus loved them, and as we prayed for them many were saved, delivered and healed of various types of sicknesses and diseases, including those paralyzed - well the list of healings is very long. His abounding love is for everyone. They came from everywhere, some in wheelbarrows, some had walked for miles, or rode in a box cart, which held about 60 people attached to the back of a trailer tractor from distant villages. In places like India they were hungry for God, their hearts were open to Him. Some came knowing that just by their attending this event could mean death or injury to them as they went back to their village. But because they needed a miracle - they would seek Jesus. In Psalm 34:8 of the bible the word says “taste and see that the Lord is good”, yet many have not seen

much of God’s healing and deliverance power in Canada. Jesus truly is the same, yesterday, today and forever, and I believe in my heart that it is Canada’s time for an outbreak of the glory of God, as never seen before. Jesus does want you to know that He is good, and He loves you, He wants to see you healed, free and happy and He believes the best about you. So many times we hear people say that God is mad at you and will “get you” and many people feel so condemned by this statement, they are hurt and are actually terrified of God. I want to assure you today, that God loves you, He believes in you, and He has a plan for your life. Jesus has seen it all, and knows us all, and loves us anyhow. Can we accept this unconditional love? Can we say yes to Him, can we run to Him? No matter what has happened in your life, God does want you saved, healed and whole, and He wants to have a talking relationship with you. As we read in 2 Corinthians 13:14 (The Message), we see that Paul prayed and declared that this relationship be yours too: The amazing grace of the Master, Jesus Christ, the extravagant love of God, the intimate friendship of the Holy Spirit, be with all of you. This is also my prayer for you, please remember, you are loved unconditionally.

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Teen Videogames, Music, Chillout 6:30 - 8:00 pm Peachland Community Centre Free

Peachland Youth Council

Monday Feb 13

Tuesday Feb. 14

Tween Valentine Dance 4:00 - 5:45 pm 4th Street Place

Teen Videogames, Music, Chillout 6:30 - 8:00 pm Peachland Community Centre Free

Teens Gr 10-12 Thursdays 5:00 - 7:00pm

For more information, or to save your spot on an out trip contact: Peachland Youth Programs Call or Text (250) 859-3893

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Friday Feb. 3

Want to help make Peachland a better place? Get some volunteer experience? Beef up your resume? Join the council today, contact Caleigh by calling or texting 250-859-3893

If you would like to come on a Friday out trip be sure to call or text Caleigh at 250-859-3893 to save your spot.

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Request for Quote Hanging Baskets 2012

Request for Quote Street Sweeping 2012

The District of Peachland is requesting quotes to provide all labour and materials to build 60 hanging baskets. Quotes are due by 1 pm, February 3, 2012. Please view the Peachland website at www.peachland.ca for more information.

The District of Peachland is seeking proposals for the completion of Street Sweeping for 2012. Sweeping will start on March 1st, and be completed by April 10, 2012. Please view the District of Peachland website at www.peachland.ca for more details.

The District of Peachland Community Services Dept . is in the planning stages for their 2012 spring and summer recreation programs, and has business opportunities for qualified contracted service instructors for programs designed for children, adults, and seniors in areas such as fitness, sports, arts and culture, and special interest.

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CROSSWORD:

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everyone who hangs out with you. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, if you’re in a relationship with someone special, you will be fighting for equality but also for greater levels of commitment. Your partner may be receptive. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, it’s one thing to have good manners, but it’s another thing to capitulate to what someone asks each and every time. You have a voice, so speak up and make your opinions known. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 A work project may be stretching out a little further than you’d hoped, Scorpio. It’s leading to restlessness, but teamwork can turn the routine into something engaging.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, be assertive when expressing an important opinion this week. Your message will be loud and clear, and it will make a significant impact. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, although you are great in a group setting, you’re equally as impressive all on your own. Step out solo and experience a change of pace this week. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Feelings of uncertainty transform into something much more tangible, Pisces. Now you know what has been bugging you.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, though you always have energy to burn, this week isn’t about pushing personal boundaries. It’s about working collectively with others for a common goal. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Life is only as boring as you make it, Taurus. This week when you feel the doldrums setting in, get up and try a new activity that is sure to bring some excitement. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, whether you’re working for your own agenda or the greater good, stay informed when you deal with others to see if they’re receptive to your ideas. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you won’t be timid this week, but work associates will not be hearing much from you, either. You’re being selfish with your energy because it’s dwindling.

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Louis Victor, one of the Group of 13 works on his painting under the direction of instructor Roberta Farrelly at the 50+ Activity Centre’s Painting Club.

Wayne Power was one of several people who came out to help create works of art for the Kelowna Art Gallery’s world record attempt of creating 100,000 original landscapes. In total 45 works were created on Saturday at the Peachland branch of the Okanagan Regional Library. Constance Roth photos

Your Guide to Local Events & Activities Tuesday, Jan. 31 - Peachland Toastmasters is coming. Toastmasters is forming a new club in Peachland beginning Tuesday, Jan. 31 from 12:05 to 12:55 pm at the Peachland Community Centre. Admission is free as we demonstrate what a club meeting is all about. The meeting is open to everyone.

Short Story - Students, grades 10 - 12 and Short Story - Adult.

Toastmasters is a world leader in communication and leadership development where people can develop their skills in a friendly, nonthreatening, supportive environment. Membership in Toastmasters is one of the greatest investments you can make in yourself. There will be a draw for prizes at the Jan. 31 meeting.

For more information check the website at www.peartscouncil.com or call Judy at 250767-3002. Thursdays, Feb. 2 - April 19 - Preschool Storytime: Get ready to read with stories, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays.

For more information email peachlandtoastmasters@gmail.com or call Mary at 250-7675257.

This is a free drop-in program, no registration required, beginning at 11:30 am at the Peachland library branch.

Wednesday, Feb. 1 - The Peachland Community Arts Council will be holding its second Arts Council Literary Competitions with the deadline for entries Wed. Feb. 1.

Friday, Feb. 3 - The Peachland Senior’s Friday Art Club will sponsor a six week watercolour workshop for beginners and intermediate students with local watercolour artist Elsie Parkinson. The workshop will run from 1 to 4 pm. You must be a 50+ Activity Centre member.

There is no entry fee and the competition is open to all Peachland and West Kelowna residents. Categories are as follows: Poetry - Adult; Short Story - Students, grades 7 - 9; CO Model Railway Company Group - Wednesdays - Peachland Museum - 7 pm 50+ Activity Centre - Mondays - TOPS weight loss program - 9:30 am; Variety Singers - 9:45 am; Tai Chi - Noon; Needle Arts - 1:15 pm; Wood Carvers - 7 pm - Tuesdays - Carpet Bowling - 10 am; AA at Noon - Noon; (2nd & 4th week/ month) Friendship Tuesday - 1:30 pm; Bridge - experienced - 7 pm - Wednesdays - Aerobics - 9:30 am; Chess - 1:15 pm; Yoga - 1:30 pm

Cash prizes will be offered. You can drop off your entry at one of the following locations: Peachland or West Kelowna Libraries or the Peachland Chamber of Commerce.

For more information call Sharon at 250-7676556. - Thursdays - Line Dancing - 9 am; Iron & Silk Exercise - 11 am; AA at Noon Noon; Bingo - 6:45 pm - Fridays - Yoga - 10:30 am; Art Classes - 1 pm (4th week/month) Potluck Dinner/ Meeting/Entertainment - 6 pm - Saturdays - Carpet Bowling - 10 am Lions Den - Wednesdays - Community Policing Station - 7 pm Peachland Baptist Church - Wednesdays - Gym Night - Peachland Community Centre - 7 pm Peachland Quilters

Sunday, Feb. 12 - Peachland Recreation - February Freeze Up 5k Walk & Run. Don’t let your New Year’s resolutions slip away. Challenge yourself to a winter run.

For more information call 250-767-2723.

Check in at 9:45 am. There is a race fee of $20. Preregistration is advised.

Sunday, March 11 - 13th Annual Pickerel Dinner - The Westbank Lions Club is holding its annual pickerel dinner at the Westbank Lions Community Centre, 2466 Main Street, West Kelowna.

For more information call 250-767-2133 or visit www.peachland.ca

There are only 300 tickets available for this terrific annual event.

Friday, Feb. 30 - Watercolour Workshop. Elsie Parkinson will be running a six week watercolour workshop for beginner and intermediate artists at the Peachland Seniors Centre at 1 pm.

Tickets are available from any member of the Westbank Lions Club or at Home Hardware, Dobbin Road, West Kelowna or at the Shannon Lake Convenience Store, on Shannon Lake Road.

There are only three spaces left so call Sharlene at 250- 767-6146 to register. Sunday, Feb. 12 - The Spirit of B.C. will be hosting the annual Shmockey Tournament at Cousins Park. Dress warm and come join the Westside Warriors for this free family event. Hotdogs and refreshments by donation. Registration is at 11:30 am, so get your team together and come out for this fun event.

- Mondays - 50+ Activity Centre - 1:15 pm Peachland Rotary Club - Thursdays - Gasthaus - Noon Peachland Wellness Centre - Mondays - Morning Coffee - 10 am - Tuesdays - Pole Walking - 8 am; Pole Walking - 9 am; Computer Literacy - 10 am; Tai Chi - Peachland United Church Hall - 6 pm - Wednesdays - Wellness Circle - 10 am; Sunshine Singers - 1:30 pm; Caregiver Support - 2:30 pm - Thursdays - Pole Walking - 8 am; Tai Chi Peachland United Church Hall - beginners

For more information call 250-768-2322 or email westbanklionsclub@yahoo.ca Saturday, Mar. 17 - Spring Tonic Health Fair. The fair will run from 9 am to 2 pm at the Peachland Community Centre. Tables are $35 or two for $50. To book your table call 250-767-2133.

- 9:30 am & continued - 10 am; Reiki - 1 & 2:30 pm; Bereavement - 10 am Fridays - Men’s Coffee Club - 10 am - Sundays - Jerry Dober Breakfast - 8 am Royal Canadian Legion Branch 69 - Thursdays - Meat Draw - 4 pm - Saturdays - Meat Draw - 3 pm; first three weeks of the month - Karaoke with Anita - 7 pm - Sundays - Meat Draw - 2 pm Westside Toastmasters - Wednesdays - Lakeview Heights Community Centre, West Kelowna - 7 pm

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The Kelowna Art Gallery is attempting to set a world record for the most 4”x6” original landscapes in one place. To help the Okanagan get involved Kendra Dixson was at the Peachland branch of the Okanagan library to facilitate an art session this past Saturday. Pictured left to right, Kendra shows Joan Dupuis and Sharlene Bennett some of the 100 original art works she did for the project. Constance Roth Photo

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