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Water treatment plant $5 million more than expected KRISTEN FRIESEN EDITOR

Construction of Peachland’s long-awaited water treatment plant is set to start in January - and it’s going to cost us more.

All five of the tender bids for construction of the new plant came in significantly above the district’s budget, ranging from just over $20 million to almost $29 million. That means there’s a $5.2 million gap between what Peachland can pay, and the lowest bid, which was awarded to firm Maple Reinders, in the amount of $20,598,000.

There’s several reasons for this, District of Peachland Director of Operations Joe Mitchell told councillors Tuesday night.

“The construction industry is extremely busy right now and the pricing obviously reflects that. The equipment costs for items purchased from the United States have gone up significantly, and our budget was based on an estimate completed prior to the design being done. You have to set up a budget before you come up with a design so you have something to work with.”

And given the budget bylaw was approved in October 2017, Mayor Cindy Fortin said the cost increase is disappointing, but the project must go ahead. Councillors voted to amend the original borrowing bylaw for the project, reallocating $9.3 million to the Peachland Water Treatment Plant Project, and allocating $298,000 from the Water System Improvements Reserve Fund. The district was able to secure a pair of grants that have helped the project along, namely $4.9 million for the Trepanier interconnect portion, and a New Building Canada grant, totalling just over $6.9 million.

“Four years is a long time, things change, and the increase is a big change, we recognize that,” said Fortin.

“But to stop now would mean losing the project and losing the (grant) money, so we just can’t do that.”

Director of Finance Doug Pryde said the current $350 Water Improvement Parcel tax will continue to be levied until 2020.

“Once the project is completed by the end of 2020, a new parcel tax in the amount of approximately $206 will be levied starting in 2021 for the recovery of debt servicing costs associated with the $9.3 million in borrowing for the water treatment plant. This parcel tax will be levied for a twenty-five year period consistent with the term of the long term debt for this borrowing.”

Starting in 2021, the current $350 parcel tax will be reduced to approximately $144 to fund water capital projects identified in the District’s Water Master Plan.

“Therefore, the two parcel taxes will still add up to $350 ($206 + $144) in 2021.

The $144 estimated parcel tax will be levied indefinitely and will be amended from time to time to reflect the funding requirements of long term water capital projects identified in the District’s Water Master Plan.

Pryde added the $206 debt servicing parcel tax was originally estimated to be $94 after the grant approval for the water interconnect project and prior to the additional funding requirements for the water treatment plant.

At the end of the day, Fortin said having clean water is the priority, as residents

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“We never want to spend the taxpayer’s money if we don’t have to. Unfortunately, we can’t delay getting this plant built,” she said.

Councillor Mike Kent agreed.

“It’s unfortunate, but it’s one of these things that can be expected, there can be setbacks sometimes when you’re moving a project forward such as this. This is a significant increase in the budgetary cost of this project, but it’s one of those things – I don’t think that abandoning it is the right move at all.”

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS VILLAGE: This village – detailing holidays of long ago, is now set

up at the Peachland Visitor Centre. Press the button and watch the train, check out the people and the tiny streetscapes too.

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CHRISTMAS TREE CHIPPING FOR CHARITY Free Hot Chocolate & Fire Trucks on Display

Date: January 5th, 2019 Time: 10 am – 2 pm Location: Peachland Community Centre 6th Street

Peachland Fire and Rescue Service has teamed up with Nor-Val Rentals for our Annual Christmas Tree Chipping for Charity Event.

We will be offering Christmas Tree Chipping and Disposal by donation. In addition, for a minimum donation of $5.00 the Fire Department will come to your home and pick up your tree for disposal.

Prior arrangements can be made in advance by contacting the Peachland Fire Department (250) 767-2841.

Residents are reminded to remove all decorations and tinsel before dropping off trees.

ALL PROCEEDS will be going to the Muscular Dystrophy of Canada.

Please take advantage of this environmentally friendly service and your donation will go to a worthy cause.

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HERE TO HELP: Peachland Community Policing president Al Blessin (right), and past president Wayne Hemsley have been doing patrols and speed watches all over town for the past 12 years.

The group - which is always looking for volunteers, will celebrate its 25th year in 2019. “Wayne and I are neighbours,” says Al “And when I moved here, we were sitting with a friend of Wayne’s here one afternoon having some hamburgers and he said ‘what are you guys doing for the community? The next thing we know he says “you should try community policing” So we both signed up and here we are. It’s been fun. You get some gratification from doing speed watch because you see people going a little faster – and quite frankly, I’m one of them, I go about five over myself – they see us, and they slow down.” The group welcomed Peachlanders last week to their annual open house, where visitors enjoyed some coffee and conversation. If you want to volunteer or learn more about community policing, feel free to stop by their office, at 4440 5St. Their office hours are Monday to Friday, from 1 to 4 p.m. And did you know you can file non-emergency police reports like stolen items at the office? They also provide a seniors connect program, among other services.

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• Perturbed by careless Pincushion hikers who litter, park carelessly and use the area as their washroom, Chateau on the Ridge residents want to work with the district to try and solve the problem. Although the popular hiking trail is on crown land, the district has agreed to plow the parking lot this winter. And because the parking lot is on land owned by the Westbank First Nation, the two parties are also looking into eventually moving the parking lot and trail access area.

• Councillors agreed to extend the so-called grace period for reduced inspection fees and licensing, when it comes to existing garden and secondary suites. Staff hope to work with property owners to raise awareness about new regulations regarding this kind of housing, as well as the suite license application process. The period was extended to Dec. 31, 2019.

• It keeps threatening to snow, and the District of Peachland sent out a reminder earlier this week to keep your vehicle off all boulevards and right of ways. Any vehicle, boat or RV parked on a right of way will earn you a ticket if left more than 72 hours. The district policy is to clear major arterial roads plowed within 12 hours, secondary collector roads within 36 hours and residential streets within 96 hours. There are 140 roads in Peachland totalling a distance of 65 km. Each street can take two to four passes to plow completely clear.

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Christmas at the Winter’s KRISTEN FRIESEN EDITOR

Christmas is not cooking a turkey in 37C heat. Nor is it a lack of decorations, or a Charlie Brown tree – or something that looks even worse than that.

Christmas, according to Dave and Beverley Winter, is about thousands of decorations. It’s about lights and music. And Christmas trees. There’s 12 in their house this year, white and green, and illuminating every corner of the couple’s Peachland home, along with the twinkling lights, animated Santas, stuffed animals and garland.

And of course, Christmas is about giving. Last weekend was the eleventh year the Winters opened their home to visitors, who usually spend about 45 minutes checking out all the merriment. About 70 people stopped by on Sunday, dropping off donations to the Peachland food bank. Two carloads’ worth of donations will be handed over by the Winters this week, an added bonus to the joy Beverley gets in making Christmas a year-round operation.

“I’ve been doing this for 57 years,” says Beverley, showing me a couple ornaments from the very beginning. “These ones here are 58 years old. I keep them up high because of the cats. They were from our first Christmas, and we didn’t have our first anniversary till June, so they’re older than our marriage, actually.”

Because Christmas was never a big deal when she was a youngster in Australia (“You know Charlie Brown’s tree? He would put my Grandmother’s tree to shame!”), As an adult, Beverley was determined to make things extra merry. And she started decorating.

“Well, we started with one tree and it was beautifully done….,” says Dave.

Beverley interjects: “And when you have three kids and a whole bunch of animals, you don’t have a bunch of money. So eventu-

ally, you have to get rid of the kids, and the money you used to feed and clothe them, was then used for all this!”

Dave also remembers the days when they had only three or four trees. Then they had six or seven, and they were getting a lot of visits every Christmas from neighbours, friends and acquaintances. Collecting for the food bank was always a tradition at these gatherings.

“And that’s when it occurred to us, is that why not have a day, instead of people wandering through all the time. It’s so much easier for Beverley.”

This level of Christmassing is a yearround calling for Beverley, who starts planning in June by poring over pictures her son in law sends of previous years’ setups. Then in September, it begins: Continued next page

THE BIGGEST TREE at Beverley and Dave Winter’s house is tucked in the living room and most of its 500+ ornaments are from the Gasthaus seasonal market.

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EDITORIAL: A wonderland, brought to you by the Winters Continued from Pg. 4 “I drag out the boxes and get the brain working,” she says. Around the beginning of October, the trees are out. Halloween is a pain that just gets in the way of the real work of Christmas, Beverley says.

“Halloween is the 31st of October, and the first of November, it’s Christmas.

That’s when we start decorating.”

It takes a couple days to decorate each tree, Dave says, noting each one has about 300 ornaments – and at least 500 on the biggest. There’s also the decorations on the walls, tucked into cabinets and placed above the kitchen cupboards.

“I’d say it’s a full day’s work for at least 50 days.”

Although his job is to decorate the biggest tree in the house – nestled in the corner of the living room and displaying mostly ornaments purchased over the years from the Gasthaus’ seasonal shop – Dave’s favourite tree is in the dining room.

“The bronze colours and everything, I really really like what Beverley does with it. It takes her about two or three days, and it’s getting nicer every year.”

There’s a reason that tree has to stay in the dining room, Beverley states matter of factly.

“Well, it’s a tree with vegetables and plums. So it doesn’t fit anywhere else. It’s a dining room tree.”

And when asked about her favourite tree, she’s once again adamant.

“I don’t have a favourite, I like them all.”

She did however, show me one tree that’s giving her a chuckle this year.

“I bet you can’t guess what the theme is,” she says, leading me into the kitchen, where five very different trees grace the bay window. There’s a toy-themed tree, a woodland tree, a tree decorated in homage to the Montreal Canadiens and another in a Saskatchewan Roughriders theme. This mystery tree, however, is topped by a snowman, it has a Santa, a couple birds and red and gold spheres of all sizes.

I give up.

“Ah you couldn’t guess it,” Beverley says.

“It’s the leftover tree! Because the ornaments, they don’t go on anything else.

All the baubles left over from the other trees go on the table here, and then they went on that tree.”

Well, with so many extra ornaments, does that mean we’ll see a thirteenth tree

next year?

Very likely, the Winters agree. It’s time for me to go. I thank them for their time, and as I leave their front porch, with the lights and the music and the warmth of this lovely couple, I am suddenly feeling a little more Christmassy, and really glad I met these people who are so happy in the simple joys of the season.

THE OLDEST ORNAMENTS at the Winters predate their 57-year marriage.

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Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that District of Peachland from Peachland, BC has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Thompson-Okanagan for a lease for Water Treatment Plant purposes situated on Provincial Crown land described as part of Lot A, District Lot 1275, Osoyoos Division Yale (ODYD), District, Plan 37138, except Plan 38197 located in Peachland.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Should council be more agressive against commercial watershed users?

Dear Editor, Our water treatment plant was budgeted at $18.8 million (for a town of 5,300 people) but construction cost estimates are now between 24 and 30 million dollars.

Peachland council is looking at options to cover the six to 12 million-dollar shortfall.

Here’s one: Commercial users of the watershed – forestry, mining, cattle ranging, gravel extraction and ATV rentals, for example – should pay the difference.

Their operations have degraded our community wa-

tershed; especially damaging is their roads that erode and damage our creeks and then the water intake.

It is these corporations that should be financially responsible for the costly remediation that is now required to deliver safe, clean drinking water to the citizens of Peachland.

Is it time for city council to take legal action to mitigate some of these costs, on behalf of Peachland taxpayers?

-Constantine Anastasopoulos, Peachland

Do your research before believing migrant rhetoric Dear Editor, Re November 30, 2018 issue of the Peachland View - the guest column Albas: West Kelowna residents are asking about migration matters, I have the following comments/questions.

In this article Mr Albas refers to Netanyahu, Austrian Vice-Chancellor Strache, Australia, Croatia, Hungary, Poland and the United States in regards to their policies re migrants/refugees. I wonder if Mr Albas is supporting their policies? We know the leaders of the countries referenced have voiced strong anti immigrant sentiment and are quite open about their racist policies. These same leaders have all helped grow and encourage racist sentiment, actions and policy in their respective countries. Why would Mr Albas want to appear to be on side with the leaders of

those countries?

I think it is important to examine the crises that are happening in the countries people are fleeing from - we need to ask ourselves why people are choosing to walk with their babies and children for great distances. Even when they are warned about the “unwelcome” they will face they still choose to go - that would suggest to me the desperation people are facing.

This is a topic that has been used strategically to win elections - by creating fear in regards to refugees/ migrants. I wonder if Canadian politicians are going to use this tactic too? I hope people will do their research and go beyond the rhetoric.

-Frances Trowsse, Peachland

Bark bark, ruff ruff: A letter for Calvin Dear Calvin the Newshound, Do you like my new parka? Gotta stay warm now that winter’s here. I moved here in April and LOVE Peachland! Do you have any winter clothes?

Yap at ya later, -Baxter (Four year-old Havanese), Peachland

Speed bumps, anyone? More thoughts on slowing Beach Avenue traffic Dear Editor, Yes, there is a lot of speeding on Beach Avenue.

Constantly and of course, much worse during the summer months when the crosswalks go unheeded for the most part.

Plus, children jumping out of the family car and carrying beach toys. Lots of excitement and the family pets are keen to get out with their family at the same time. Almost too much for parents to control and, why should they? This becomes a resort town in summer. With Peachland’s blessing, of course.

The cars speeding along the Avenue pay little attention but to their own selfish interests. The speed bumps that are in use in the IGA Centre seem to help. Why not on Beach Avenue?

Why does the district not put speed bumps into use along this well-used roadway? The rest of the year would be a blessing to have these also.

-Patricia Gowing, Peachland

SPEEDING ON BEACH isn’t a good idea, especially in summer, several readers have said.

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Wellness Centre hosting dinner on the 25th Hooray, it’s here again, Christmas! And with Christmas comes the time for sharing and caring.

The Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC) is pleased to announce the 5th annual Christmas Dinner!

The Christmas Dinner hosted by the PWC in partnership with the Royal Canadian Legion #69 and the 50+ Activity Centre. Christmas Dinner is offered to Peachland residents who would otherwise be spending Christmas alone or who are not able to prepare a Christmas dinner for themselves because of health or financial constraints.

This annual Christmas dinner began in 2013 thanks to the generosity of a caring and warm-hearted couple who believe that no one in Peachland should have to spend Christmas alone or not have a Christmas dinner. This generous couple have continued to sponsor this event every year. Their generosity and kindness truly embodies the spirit of Christmas.

The 2018 Christmas Dinner will be held at the 50+ Activity Centre located at 5672 Beach Avenue. The doors open at noon for socializing. Dinner will be served at 2:00 pm. There will be entertainment, from the world-renowned Marty Edwards to the astounding Piano music, played by Peter Scholl.

If you are a Peachland resident and would like to join us in this festive event, FREE tickets are available at the Peachland Wellness Centre, Monday to Friday between 9:00am - 3:00pm.

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CHRISTMAS IN PEACHLAND got its official start Friday night, when hundreds of people came downtown for the annual Light Up. It all started at the Boys and Girls Club, with crafts, music and even Beacon the Beaver, who was especially loved by Lucy (below left), and Violet Quinn. The Peachland Fire Department then gave Santa a ride down Beach Ave. to Heritage Park, where everyone counted down to the big Christmas light reveal. It took more than that to get the lights on, however – a big “Merry Christmas” did the trick.

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You’ll have a say on rip rap this spring: Council KRISTEN FRIESEN

are necessary as far as the riprap,” said councillor Mike Kent.

“We need to communicate the reaRock steps, logs, new trees and small soning behind the proposed changes to retaining structures are some of the the community so they are better able ways the access and appearance of to understand the reasoning and the Peachland’s waterfront will improve, necessity for certain parts of the projduring a multi-year project to fix the ect moving forward.”

Showing residents photographs of foreshore and deal with the amount of similar restoration projects elsewhere big rocks – or riprap in the area.

This doesn’t mean the rocks – which will help Peachlanders visualize what were placed in an emergency situa- their foreshore will look like, said tion to protect critical infrastructure Councillor Terry Condon.

“If we displayed some of those during last year’s floods, will completely go away, councillors were told photographs as options, with the acduring the November 16 council meet- knowledgment they will be tailored to ing. District staff have been working fit the actual physical shoreline that with Kelowna-based firm Water’s Edge we’re repairing, then the public can see that’s it’s Engineering to combination establish a perWe need to communicate aof logs and rip manent solution that involves the reasoning behind the rap and other mechanisms removing or proposed changes to the that will go into repurposing protecting the the rocks. And community so they are shoreline.” while many may prefer to better able to understand a It’slong been time see them gone, coming, said there are arthe reasoning and the Peachla nder eas where the Brian Haigh, riprap is there necessity for certain who lives on to protect parts of the project Beach Ave. important in“They need frastructure moving forward.” to make it more and the town’s shoreline, said -Councillor Mike Kent accessible,” he said, adding Cheryl Wiebe, Peachland’s Director of Community both he and his wife watched a lot of people struggling over the rocks this Services.

“There are many variables, so what summer to get down to the water.

“At the same time, there’s been so we’re trying to do is balance environmental, archeological, structural much erosion, some of those big rocks protection and public access and aes- have to stay, but they could make it thetics, and we have to work with look a lot nicer. I think the district our professionals to make that hap- could clean it up a little too, in the pen,” said Wiebe. As part of the flood meantime.”

In addition to the spring informarestoration process, the district has already applied for grants allowing tion session, councillors also voted to work to begin on two heavily damaged support other principles of the project; areas where Centennial Way was un- that it maximizes useable beach space dermined. Other areas will be better while protecting critical infrastrucsuited for public input – such as beach ture, that a combination of rip rap, logs access points, the amount of vegetation and plantings are used for infrastrucplanted, and rock stairs or ramps to get ture and erosion protection, and that pedestrian access points to the beach to the water.

Consulting Peachlanders is key, are a maximum of 170 metres apart councillors said. A public information and are located at every crosswalk. session will be held in the spring, with Councillors also supported a phased illustrations that display the rehabilita- approach to the project, focussing first on high risk areas as funding permits, tion options under consideration.

“First and foremost, we need to talk and that staff apply for grant funding about the project and why some things as it becomes available.

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FIXING THE FORESHORE

is the plan after the 2017 floods resulted in rocks, or rip-rap being placed in several spots along Peachland’s beach areas.

While some of the rock must stay to protect the shoreline and infrastructure, there are options to move some of the rock, and / or repurpose it to improve beach access and asthetics. That’s the part Peachlanders will have a say in this spring. The district has been working with an engineering firm to establish a permanent solution.

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The Peachland food bank and the Peachland Wellness Centre were happy to accept a couple of big donations from the Peachland World of Wheels committee last week. The group usually donates around the end of May, but because they’re all in the Christmas spirit, they decided now was a good time to give. Judy Bedford, wearing the red sweater, is holding $2,000 worth of gift cards (in $25 denominations) for Walmart, PetroCanada and Winners. Bedford said gift cards are greatly appreciated, as it allows recipients to pay for everyday items at their convenience and choosing. From left is World of Wheels committee chair Pam Cunningham, and committee members Penny Simmons and Borana Bach (far right).

World of Wheels Peachland also gave a $1,000 cheque to the Peachland Wellness Centre, which was accepted by Christina MacMaster and Susan Haglund. The funds will go into ongoing programming and services that the wellness centre provides. Well done, ladies!

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Local Events and Activities: Send the information for your Peachland event to admin@peachlandview.com Portrait Drawing Workshop - The Peachland Community Arts Council will sponsor a portrait drawing workshop with Jetta Williams on Saturday, December 15, 10 – 4 pm at the Little Schoolhouse. Please register with Sharon 250-767-6556, or themcphees@telus.net.

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Peachland Rotary: Ways you can help this Christmas, from here in town to far away Wow! It’s Christmas time already! Well, nearly. I 5060 Roll-a-Hippo Initiative. www.district5060.org Reducing HIV infection in Liberia, helping women wonder what Santa will bring? For some, an end to strife and new hope for new beginnings. For others, get tested for HIV early in their pregnancies. Over concern, cold, fear and hunger. Even in this coun- the past two years prenatal care has reduced new try we have our poor and our homeless. Christmas HIV infections by 95% in children.

Ending polio: Rotarians have helped to bring the is a time to revel in our good fortune and to share it where we can. Peachland Food Bank is an easy target world to the brink of polio eradication. Polio has been for our goodwill: money, non-perishable food items, wiped out in 122 countries and Rotarys’system is now turkey dollars, soup, ketchup, vegetables – a phone also being used to tackle other health priorities, such as Ebola. (Our “World’s call to Judy will give you Greatest Meal” event last more ideas than I can ’m thinking that often, when month raised over $8000 – and they’ll be more acmatched by curate! Call 250-767-3312. someone points out something –thethatBillwasand Melinda This Christmas I’ll give Gates Foundation.

All doto the Salvation Army, is wrong, it can make things nated by Rotarians!) the Peachland Foodbank Horrible Fact: Did and Rotary. happen which are both joyful you know that there are Rotary, because this is about 40,300,000 - that’s a month where the focus and positive.

40.3 MILLION - people is on disease prevention Chris Boyle, Peachland Rotary living in slavery? 25% are and treatment – rather children. Many of them like another “put an end to Polio” month – except this month concentrates live in the Western world in places like Europe, USA more on cleanliness, sanitation, clean water, vaccina- and Canada. Read more on www.rotary.org A more positive note: Students in Grade 10 and 11 tion, care and support. Support for people needing surgery for cleft palates, cataracts or physiotherapy are eligible for consideration for our Adventures profor crippled limbs. Disease results in misery, pain, grammes. These free programmes send students to and poverty for millions worldwide. That’s why different parts of the country and are attended by treating and preventing disease is so important to students from all over the world. What an opportuus. Rotary designs and builds infrastructure which nity! The first was the five day Adventures in Health allows doctors, patients, and governments to work Care programme in Prince George, May 5 – 10th together to help. Rotary really does make amazing which provides exposure for students to many career aspects of health care services in the BC system. Apthings happen: Providing clean water to 80 percent of Ghana’s plication deadline was Nov 30th.

To learn more about our Adventures programme, people to fight Guinea worm disease. You could donate $150 USD to purchase a Hippo Roller – a novel email Wendy at info@peachlandrotary.com These way to ease the chore and difficulty of getting water no-cost programmes are developed and managed for the day. They can be purchased from the District by Rotary Clubs in Prince George (Forestry, Health-

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Care), Ottawa (Citizenship) and Kelowna (Tourism).

See also our website, www.peachlandrotary.com If you missed out on Adventures in Health Care, in the spring we will be seeking participants for the Adventures in Tourism and Adventures in Citizenship programmes. Watch for info!

Looking over this, bits of it seem rather gloomy; but I’m thinking that often, when someone points out something is wrong, it can make things happen which are both joyful and positive.

I have written previously about a couple of the projects the Rotary Club of Peachland have been involved in, an orphanage in Kenya and solar panels for schools in the Philippines. I have also touched briefly on Volcanes , near Puerto Vallarta in Mexico, and on a school in Miraj, India. You can check Volcanes newsletters on our website.

Here’s a little more detail: Volcanes, built from nothing in a community that had nothing, now has students going to University. Because of funding issues they are in desperate need of money to pay their teachers. If you’d like to help, Canadians can receive tax receipts by making donations to our Treasurer at info@peachlandrotary.com If you are on holiday in Mexico, go visit : you will be amazed.

Did you see the Pier? All the beams are in place as if by magic. Now for the decking and rails: what a lovely Christmas present for us all!

Finally: your donations at the Summer Concerts in 2018 raised $2800 for ShelterBoxes! Despite the smoke! Well done you! (The Club rounded this up to make an even $3000.00) President Ray Kandola, the Executive and members of the Rotary Club of Peachland join me in wishing you all a Happy and Joyous Christmas and a wonder-filled, peaceful New Year. Blessings!

Chris Boyle, PI Chair, Rotary Club of Peachland www.peachlandrotary.com

Potluck, Bingo, and cheer at the 50+ Centre Seasons Greetings and Happy Holidays to all!

We may not have any snow yet, but it sure feels like Christmas all around us. The 50+ Activity Centre is decorated with beautiful holiday quilts made by the Needle Art and Quilters, and Santa is ready to greet everyone who walks in the door. We started the Season with the Guitar Show and Swap, November 24 and 25th, which was part of the many events for the Peachland Christmas Craft Market.

The display of guitars was very impressive! The Peachland Variety Singers presented their winter concert, Songs of Christmas, December 9th to a full house of over 150 attendees. The 36 member choir performed a few old Christmas favourites, as well as some lovely contemporary pieces. The Treasures: Derek Coulthard, Phyllis Papineau, Margaret Martin, Lorne Dowling, Michele Cain and Syd and Sherry Kendrick performed beautiful solos, duets, humorous monologues and heartfelt poetry. The performance finished with everyone singing Christmas carols followed by mingling and tables filled with delicious snacks, goodies and refreshments.

Such a nice afternoon of music to get everyone into the holiday spirit.

We hope you can celebrate with us at the Christmas Potluck, Friday, December 14th. Turkey, stuffing, potatoes, gravy and cranberry sauce will be provided by the 50+ Activity Centre volunteers(PDRC). Please bring a vegetable dish, salad, dessert or one of your favourite food dish to share (as well as your own cutlery and dishes/cup).The bar will open at 5:15 pm (beer and wine $4, bottle of wine $20), 50/50 tickets are $2/ 3 tickets, and if you celebrate a December birthday you can put your name in the birthday draw. Dinner is served at 6 pm followed by singer Melita Ree and keyboardist, Glen Mageau.

Everyone is welcome!

And don’t forget about Bingo!The last Bingo of 2018 will be December 20th. Please bring a sweet or savoury dish to be shared. This will be a fun time for all with many special gifts to be won, and the Looney Pot is now over $500! We’ll take a break for Christmas and will be back in action January 3rd, 2019.

The 5th Annual Community Christmas Dinner, is hosted by the Peachland Wellness Centre, Tuesday, December 25th at the 50+ Activity Centre. For more

info call 250.767.0141.Most of the activities will continue through to the week of Dec. 17th- 21st and will start back the week of Jan.y 7th. Please check with your activity leader to find out the dates they will be stopping and starting their programs. Just a reminder the 50+ office will be closed from Dec. 22nd to Jan. 7th.

We would like to wish you all a Happy Season of Joy and and all the best in 2019. Merry Christmas!

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#101 - 5460 Clements Crescent

Nicely Updated Peachland 2 bedroom + den town home featuring Maple hardwood flooring, tile, covered deck, phantom screens, and newer appliances.

Den/family room on lower level could easily be a third bedroom. All this only steps away from school, shopping, OK Library, bus service and much more! Walk on paved sidewalks along the Trepanier Creek Parkway to the beach (only five minutes away) and Beach Ave. amenities or hike from your doorstep up the Trepanier & Pincushion Trail system. Pets are allowed with some restrictions.

4658 Princeton Ave - Lovely lake view home with a spacious deck to enjoy the views of Okanagan Lake! Open concept living with quality finishings throughout! 4 bed / 4 bath that includes a 1 bed /1 bed IN-LAW SUITE! RV/boat parking plus additional parking for all the toys!

MLS® 10172175

Sandy Chevallier Realtor 250-718-2761 chevy@royallepage.ca

BY DEBRA KELLY

Real Estate Update

Merry Christmas Peachland!

There goes another dream home!

Contact one of these great realtors, or advertise here!

call Tracey 250.767.7771 | sales@peachlandview.com

name KELOWNA is derived from the Okanagan language meaning of ‘grizzly bear’ (who knew?)

Contact Debra at 250-864-6891 or through sunlinks.net, for your local Peachland update.

November saw the Central Okanagan inventory for sale raise by nearly 30% and the number of residential sales drop by 30%. Our BC economy is tied to our Real Estate markets that mortgage rate increases and several new November 2018 vs November 2017 taxes will impact the entire province. Spring will tell the TYPE OF HOME 2018 2017 % CHANGE tale.... The average price of a residential home, -3.5%, Residential $650,785 $674,624 -3.53 is within ‘balanced’ market and a slight increase in numTownhomes $513,330 $471,472 +8.88 ber of days on market to 71 Condo $329,313 $335,840 -1.94 DOM. Peachland saw 6 single family homes sell vs. 4 UNITS LISTED Sellers receiving 96.37% of list price last month. Many homes are 2018 vs 2017 -5.99% Takes 71 days on average to sell (65 DOM last year) seeing drops in price point UNITS SOLD 2018 vs 2017 -30.84% **PEACHLAND especially if they started a INVENTORY 6 Single Family homes sold in November— bit too high. FUN FACT: The 2018 vs 2017 +29.55%

Kelowna & area Market Update

average price $587,333

Time is ticking away!

Call Tracey 250.767.7771

to book your ad before time runs out!

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