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Kelowna Painters have taken over

SOGI 123 receiving broad support VIEW STAFF

Last weekend was the opening of the Kelowna Painters Studio Society exhibition at the Peachland Art Gallery.

Those featured were a group of well-established Okanagan artists who have shown their works over the years and developed a top-notch reputation.

The exhibition is on now until Sunday, November 4.

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The province and numerous educational organizations have declared their support for SOGI 123 — an educational resource to assist school districts and educators build inclusive environments for students of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

According to Education Minister Rob Flemming, “All of B.C.’s provincial education partners for K-12 schools are committed to ensuring every school — both public and independent — is a place where students feel safe, accepted, respected and welcome regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion or background. In 2016, the B.C. Human Rights Code was amended to ensure that gender identity and expression are protected under the code. There is no room for any type of discrimination in our schools.”

His statement received endorsement from the BC Teachers’ Federation; BC School Superintendents Association; BC School Trustees Association; BC Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ Association; CUPE BC; BC Association of School Business Officials; Federation of Inde-

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“As provincial education partners, we stand unified in this commitment. All of our province’s 60 school districts have now updated their codes of conduct and all independent schools have updated their harassment and bullying prevention policies that safeguard students from being bullied for their sexual orientation or gender identity. Students have the complete support of teachers, administrators, support staff, trustees and parents as we create learning environments where all students are free of discrimination so they can thrive and live authentic lives.”

Raises for incoming Mayor and council (and other highlights from Oct. 9 meeting) 2018 Council Remuneration

In September 2018, the Council Remuneration Committee brought forward recommendations to Council regarding remuneration for the 2018-2022 District of Peachland Council. At the October 9th meeting Council approved the following: That the Mayor’s annual remuneration be increased to $40,000 beginning January 2019; and that the Councillors’ annual remuneration be increased to $16,000 beginning January 2019.

Appointment Of Approving Officer

Council appointed Darin Schaal as the new Director of Planning and Development Services, as an Officer of the District of Peachland in accordance to the Officer’s Bylaw No. 1841; and also that Darin Schaal be appointed the Approving Officer for the District of Peachland.

Request To Waive 2019 Residential Rent Increase

Council approved waiving the 2019 residential rent increase for the two District residential rental properties located at 4450 5th Street and 4444 5th Street.

2019 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2245, 2018

Council approved the 2019 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2245, 2018. This Bylaw allows certain organizations to be exempt from portions of property tax.

Development Variance Permit Dvp18-06

Council approved a Development Variance Permit DVP18-06 for property located at 4137 3rd Ave to relax setbacks to permit construction of a pergola style carport, and vary setback requirements for a principle buildings interior side yard.

Development Variance Permit Dvp18-05 - 5972 Princess Street

Council approved Development Variance Permit DVP18-05, to legalize an existing nonconforming carport built without a permit, subject to the successful completion of a Building Permit, and vary setbacks for accessory buildings and structures.

BC Timber Sales Cut Block And Road Referral

BC Timber Sales sent the District of Peachland a referral for construction of a forestry road in the Glenn Lake area. Council directed staff to respond to the BC Timber Sales forestry road referral, dated August 7, 2018 (File 18046-30/BCTS FSP 2006), that the District of Peachland and it’s Healthy Watersheds Committee requires a copy of the Watershed Assessment Report completed by Tolko Industries (and other regional forestry companies including BC Timber Sales) prior to responding to the referral.

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Pete Coolio says he’s offering Peachlanders a balanced platform in his bid to become a Peachland councillor.

“Growth is important, we’ve got bills to pay,” he said. “If we want things to stay the same there has to be some change. If we don’t grow, things will get expensive for taxpayers.”

Pot will be legal in just a few days VIEW STAFF With the end of prohibition coming on Wednesday, the province made new rules to keep everybody safe from legal pot.

Despite this loss of ground in the War on Drugs, the government will still have some authority over the way people smoke weed. So a new framework was created to support “the health and safety of British Columbians,” according to the Ministry of Public Safety.

Here is the list of new rules pot smokers are supposed to follow: Nobody’s allowed to have more than 1,000 grams at once.

Nobody can sell it without permission.

Businesses that do have permission to sell it are not allowed to advertise.

No deliveries.

Any THC product sold legally has to pay seven per cent GST. No smoking indoors in public except in designated rooms; no smoking within six metres of a doorway.

No smoking on public patios; no smoking on school property or on nearby sidewalks.

No smoking in vehicles with the exception of parked RVs or campers.

No smoking in boats unless they’re anchored and have sleeping accommodations, kitchen facilities and a toilet.

No smoking in provincial parks except in designated smoking areas or as authorized by a park officer.

People caught smoking out of bounds will face $230 tickets, the same penalty for liquor or tobacco offences.

Don’t forget about the Cannabis Act – that’s another set of marijuana rules created by the federal government.

Other than that, let the fun begin.

Peachland MLA Office MLA Dan Ashton or staff will be at the Chamber of Commerce each Wednesday afternoon.

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But he’s not convinced that healthy levels of growth and three-storeys limits are mutually exclusive.

He says the old version of the Official Community Plan was never given a fair chance.

“It was created by some very caring, intelligent people. If we can find contractors to build three storeys on Beach then let’s go with the plan.”

Coolio wants to see more office space in Peach-

NEWS land, and promises to promote employment opportunities that don’t rely so heavily on a seasonal economy.

“If we want to be a resort town that’s only busy three or four months of the year then we will.”

Coolio grew up in Ontario and spent 10 years living in Whistler shortly before moving to Peachland nearly seven years ago. He has worked remotely throughout B.C. and has become known around town for playing guitar and for his work in real estate.

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If you believe that this group of politicians now running for re-election, Fortin, Cunningham, Kent, and Thom, based on their past actions, can be trusted to ever again represent any of the Peachland Community’s expressed wishes and Community plans, then vote them back in October and suffer four more years of this.

If you believe, as I do, that this group, based on their actions, clearly cannot be trusted to ever again represent the Community’s wishes, then vote them out on Oct. 20 and vote in those who will represent the

community.

Like most things in life, it simply comes down to trust and determining who you trust by watching what people and politicians do, rather than what they say. Any reasonable person or politician would assess and respect the Peachland community’s continually expressed wishes, rather than continually ignore and insult them. Peachland can do a lot better than this Mayor and the four aforementioned councillors currently in public office. Get out and vote and show them that on Oct 20.

Randey Brophy Peachland

Dear editor: Re: Things finally started to happen in 2014, Oct. 5 Peachland View Mr. Briden it is a misconception that many of the projects bearing fruition are thanks to the present council.

The foundation of many projects including senior housing was when Keith Fielding was Mayor, whom we

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In what a world do we live where approximately ten individuals, the self-proclaimed leaders of a local interest group tell us voters how to vote.

Since the inception of this group, negativity has ruled. Don’t be fooled; they are not speaking for Peachland but for themselves. They also claim to be separate from the Peachland Resident Association but looking at the names it could not be further from the truth.

The people who pull the FOBA strings are Lloyd Sotas, Dora Stewart, Randey Brophy and his wife, Taryn Skalbania, Richard Smith and a few others. The candidates they endorse run on a thin platform namely the three or five stories.

Harry Gough is the Mayoral candidate they support, at the all-candidates forum, Harry was very disappointing in his performance, he lacks knowledge about Peachland, was unprepared, seemed lost. He admitted that he “was not the smartest cookie.”

The other FOBA candidates clearly got instructions from the FOBA leaders on what to say—Keith Fielding and Karen Mustard answered almost every question with the OCP this and the OCP that. Mario Vusinovic doesn’t even live here, Mario lives in Kelowna, why is he running in Peachland and not in his City?

He has no vested interest in Peachland, and

he is not accountable for his actions. I looked into his attendance record at the Council meetings in the last four years; he missed 40 per cent of the meetings, I think this speaks volumes to his commitment.

Terry Condon should not even run for re-election, as a Councillor representing the Peachland taxpayers, he gave money to FOBA in support of the lawsuit against the District and the Peachland taxpayers, the people he should be serving.

This lawsuit has cost us $7,500. If everyone who was not happy with a council decision would start legal action, it would never end.

There is more to Peachland than our commercial downtown core on Beach Avenue, residents who live in that area should know that eventually, developers will build commercial/residential mixed-use buildings.

Peachland depends on D.C.C.’s from development to help finance the maintenance or construction of infrastructures like sewer, lights, water lines, walkways and much more.

Growth is necessary, without it our taxes would skyrocket.

I want to thank the Friends of Beach Avenue leaders announcing their candidates; I know now how not to vote.

John Stewart Peachland

also give thanks to the Centennial Walkway completed in 2009.

However, any achievements that were made by this Mayor and Council are overshadowed by the fact they discarded the Sustainable Peachland downtown plan to cater for a development that they illegally approved and attracted the biggest turnout for a public hearing in Peachland history.

Out of approximately 350 residents that attended, 85 per cent objected and after nearly a year the development has not yet broken ground.

As previously highlighted by Randey Brophy, the plots cost $1,200,000.

The commercial units are currently being listed for a total of $4,200,000. Add in the 10 residential units the value could total over $11,000,000.

For Mayor and council to use the excuse that it was un-

economically viable unless approved as-is, was simply not true and I still do not understand with these numbers why they could not reach a compromise?

Whether you want to see downtown Beach Avenue demolished and replaced with modern five storey buildings or not Mayor Cindy, Keith Thom, Mike Kent and Pam Cunningham will be remembered for dividing a town. Hardly a legacy to be proud of.

Many voters may not have been interested in this issue and feel it does not affect them.

However, they should remember in the future there may be an issue that does and if their opinion differs from these individuals it is very unlikely they will be heard, even if 85 per cent of residents who care agree with them.

Gillian Evans Peachland

More Cindy please Dear editor:

I support our Mayor Cindy and admire her strength to do what is right for Peachland.

Our city has faced many storms and challenges in the last few years and Cindy has steered the ship rightly and honourably.

Peter Warner Peachland

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OPINION

Attack on Chamber left me baffled Dear editor: The Facebook post written by Cindy Fortin left me baffled.

How on earth does she think it is acceptable to attack one of our notfor-profit community groups for her political gain?

It made me wonder, why?

The Peachland Chamber of Commerce has been an integral part of our community for over two decades now. This volunteer-driven community group endeavours to support and market our local businesses.

Tourism is business; it is our major economic driver. To my recollection, it was the chamber who started the Visitor Centre years ago. The Peachland Chamber does a splendid job running our visitor centre. Again, why would she attack the Chamber now?

Until I recalled a meeting with a director of the Art Council Group, she was telling me how they were putting in a bid to take over the Peachland Visitor Centre and that they were lucky enough that a member of council was helping them with this.

Today I looked a little bit more into this procedure. Whenever a contract is put out to tender, interested parties send in their expression of interest. This expression of interest contains specific requirements. Once expressions are received parties are invited to prepare a request for proposal. The information in an

expression of interest and an R.F.P. must be handled confidentially, Mayor and council, in the presence of the Peachland District C.A.O., discuss all bids received in an in camera meeting.

How can an elected official help a contender for a contract and then decides whom to award the contract? I this no conflict of interest!

Is this no breach of the code of conduct?

If you put one and one together, you get two. Cindy waited until Friday afternoon to post on Facebook, just before a long weekend. District staff or other Councillors would not be able to say anything about this. We all know Cindy is a supporter of the local art council, but as our Mayor, she needs to stay impartial. Is Cindy feeling the heat of the other candidates?

Is she afraid of losing her job?

Attacking a community group is not the way to try to keep your seat.

My vote will go to someone else.

I hope many of us vote on Oct. 20, we all have a voice.

We need forward thinking, bright and energetic candidates like Mike Kent, Pam Cunningham, Patrick Van Minsel and Rick Ingram. My vote for mayor will go to Keith Thom, a unifier and well-educated candidate. It would help if you only voted for candidates you would like to see on the council, do not give a vote away.

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Strong selection of candidates running in West Kelowna’s municipal election Dear editor: I had the good fortune to go to West Kelowna’s all Candidate Forum at Lions’ Hall Last week, along with about 300 other interested voters.

We are fortunate to have a very good number of highly qualified, articulate Candidates for the new City Council.

In listening to them, they speak well, and most have extensive background in Community Work, Volunteerism and other Community involvement.

In listening to the short 90 second introduction each gave, most presented themselves very well.

At their tables the conversations were lively; they provided well thought out answers and appeared to be listening to the concerns of the attendees.

The Mayoralty Candidates both had reasoned answers to the questions posed by the moderator.

Mary Mandarino declined to either criticize or praise the past Council, while Gord Milsom did, calling the present Council somewhat

Can downtown be more walkable and bikeable?

Dear editor: As a new resident of Peachland, I’ve noticed that the downtown area (where we all love to eat, shop and walk) is a beautiful, well maintained area.

Are there any plans to make sidewalks and/or cycle trails along some of the other main routes in Peachland (i.e. Princeton, Trepanier Bench Road, Highway 97)?

It seems a shame that the only way to get to downtown Peachland if you live above the highway is to hop in your car. I’ve tried walking and cycling but am not comfortable with the proximity to cars and amount of gravel in the spring. Are any of the candidates making this an issue?

After all, the areas outside of downtown Peachland are part of Peachland too!

A little beautification and infrastructure would be appreciated!

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All in all a good contrast in philosophy and viewpoint; Mandarino - getting back to basics needs not wants, Milsom for getting change from dysfunctional.

All of the first time challengers promised to do better than the present council on the basic issues of getting to water quality, street pot holes repaired, sidewalks put in, better street lighting, storm sewers installed, increased public safety by increasing our police and fire service in the community, and the reduction of wasteful spending.

It will be interesting to see if the voters choose to change or continue on the path of our present Council group, big expensive projects, to exclusion of basic needs and evenly distributed investments into the various communities.

Congratulations and thank you to each new candidate for stepping up and offering to serve the community if elected.

Doug Waines West Kelowna

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• For individual voters, plumping is really the only way to boost your individual voting power.

Plumping is when you cast a few votes instead of the full six councillor votes allowed. The advantage is that you focus your voting power on the councillors you really want to win. At the same time, you do not dilute the power of that vote by voting for someone who could end up beating one of your preferred candidates.

For example, assume you have three top choices. In addition, you also would like to vote for a person who is not one of your top choices.

If you vote for your three top choices and one more choice, the end result might be that the one who is not a top choice will knock off one of your three top choices – and that vote could be your vote.

Voters may want to take advantage of plumping and concentrate their voting in the upcoming election Wouldn’t that be interesting?

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• That in 2013, the British Columbia Court of Appeal ruled that a director of a non-governmental organization that receives monetary benefit from the local government is disqualified from holding elected office in that government?

This court ruling in Schlenker v. Torgrimson means that candidates elected to Peachland Council on Oct. 20, who are also directors of organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce and the Senior’s Housing Society, are disqualified from holding elected office in the government that funds their organization.

Did you know . . .

• That to avoid running afoul of this decision the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce enacted a by law in its constitution that required one of its directors resign from the Chamber Board before running for a seat on the Kelowna City Council?

Isn’t it interesting . . .

• That the following question “Are you a director of a society that receives monetary benefit from the District of Peachland? And if so, if elected will you resign from your position with that society?” was not selected or asked during the All Candidates Meeting on Oct. 1?

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MUNICIPAL ELECTION

Bios of each Mayoral candidate The following bios were read about each Mayoral candidate during the Oct. 1 All Candidates Meeting at the Peachland Community Centre: Bob Henderson has spent most of his adult life living in the Lower Mainland area of British Columbia from Chilliwack to Vancouver, where he operated an automotive related business for the past thirty years.

About 50 years ago, he began visiting Peachland as a visitor and then his mother purchased a house in Peachland some 30 years ago. His mother eventually moved to the coast and bob moved into the family residence approximately 10 years ago.

Cindy Fortin has lived in Peachland for nearly 35 years and raised her three children here. Prior to becoming a member of Council in 2011 and Mayor in 2014, she worked for more than 20 years as a freelance journalist. Before that she was a Practical Nurse working in seniors care. While Mayor of Peachland, she received her Leadership Certificate from the Local Government Leadership Academy.

She presently sits on several Boards or Committees, including: the Regional District of Central Okanagan; Okanagan Basin Water Board; Early Years Partnership (formerly Community Action Towards Children’s Health); Mayors Task Force on Climate Change; Westside Wastewater Stakeholder Committee; the Sustainable Transportation

Partnership of the Central Okanagan; is Vice-President of the Seniors’ Support Society (Affordable Seniors Housing); and is a member of the Royal Canadian Legion (Peachland), Peachland Community Arts Council, Wellness Centre, SILGA, and UBCM. It was her work as a journalist that first sparked her interest in local politics and the investigative aspect of journalism.

Eric Hall was born in Nottingham, Enland and moved to Vancouver to work in computer systems development for a large forest products company, Weldwood of Canada. He was computer manager for Canadian Dental Supply in Vancouver for 16 years and was responsible or computer systems in Vancouver, Edmonton and Toronto.

Following this, he changed careers to become a tour manager and has looked after over a hundred tour groups travelling the country from coast to coast. He has led city tours of every major city in Canada from Victoria to Halifax.

In the 16 years he has lived in Peachland with wife Marion, he has been involved with many community groups—the Newcomers, the Little Schoolhouse Society and the Peachland Trekkers walking club.

As a member of the previous Council, I supported the voice of the public. I worked to keep expenses under control.

Harry Gough was born and educated in Vancouver and got his start in the food industry as a sales rep for a me-

dium sized food processor. During the 13 years he was there, the firm became one of British Columbia’s top 25 companies in yearly sales thanks in large part to Harry who left as Canadian Division Sales Manager.

Seeking a slower pace and an opportunity to raise his two children in a community that offered a superb quality of life, Harry decided to move the family to Peachland.

So in 1997 and for 20 years thereafter, Harry ran the family business that Peachlanders knew as the Peachland IGA. Along the way, in the year 2000 to be precise, Harry was elected to Peachland Council. It was the first and only time he put his name forward.

Now retired, he not only has the time to devote to the job of mayor but feels imminently qualified to do it.

Keith Thom has been a resident of Peachland since 2009. He has been active in local politics serving his community as councilor for the past four years. Keith is a third term elected Director of the Southern Interior Local Government Association, the first Director from Peachland since 1964.

In this role Keith has the opportunity to meet with thirty-seven participating councils with the Southern Interior, discuss challenges facing local communities and be an advocate on behalf of Peachland at a provincial level.

Keith has a solid business back-

ground having owned and operated two successful companies in Ontario, a landscape design and construction business and an occupational health and safety training firm.

Keith’s career also includes time spent in the health care sector as CEO of two nursing homes where he was responsible for restructuring facilities in non-compliance and nearing bankruptcy. He faced the challenge of re-writing policies and procedures, negotiating with government bodies and bringing an inherited senior management staff on board with the new vision.

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Chamber proud of record ROCKY ROCKSBOROUGH-SMITH PEACHLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE President

SCARE CROW FUN - Mr Van Gogh guards the bench where Isla Hildred smiles between two ukelele scarecrows.

ABBY KENDALL

Festival.

We have a few new activities added to our calendar this month. Dawn Boys leads an Fall has defiantly arrived! The leaves are hour guided Meditation, Wednesdays at 11:45 beautiful, the temperatures are cool, rain is p.m. Drop in is $5.00. The Friendly Bean Coffalling and the Scarecrows are popping up fee Group is back Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. everywhere around Peachland. It was nice to (second, third and fourth Wednesday each see everyone back in September, enjoying the month).Come enjoy coffee, tea and some good conversation. There will be a hearing loss preall activities at the 50+ Activity Centre.

Our September Potluck had great atten- sentation and seminar Friday, October 12 at dance and we enjoyed some wonderful guitar 1 p.m. If you think this would be of interest playing and easy listening music with RG Peev- to you or someone you know, please join us. er. The next Potluck, Friday, October 26th at 6 Hearing Clinics will be held monthly starting p.m will be a lot of fun. For those of you who October 19th. Please call 250-767-9133 for dewould like to get dressed up get your costumes tails.

Upcoming Events for November include ready because we will be awarding prizes for the top 3 costumes! Our very own 50+ Variety the Passion 4 Art Show and Sale, November 3 Singers will be singing at 7 p.m. Please bring a and 4th. Come view the beautiful artwork of food dish to share, along with your own cut- our 50+ artists. The art show and sale is 10-4 lery and dishes. Everyone is always welcome. p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The Flu Clinic, for Come by and say hello to Mr. Van Gogh and the general public, will be held Wednesday, the two Ukulele players, our scarecrows sitting November 14th from 11 – 5 p.m. Everyone is on the bench out front of the Centre. Thank welcome.

If you have an aptitude for numbers and some you to the Passion 4 Art group for creating them this year for the Peachland Scarecrow experience with bookkeeping the 50+ Activity Centre is looking to fill a volunteer treasurer position, from December 2018 to INC March 2019. Training is provided. Please contact the office at 250 787 9133 if you are interested. arrangements

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Were it not for the diligent efforts of the Peachland Chamber of Commerce, the Historic Schoolhouse on Beach Avenue which houses the Visitors Information Centre (VIC) might still be derelict or torn down.

The Chamber stepped up as an anchor tenant, necessary to secure three levels of government grant funding, for the renovation of the entire building.

Federal and provincial funding was granted to transform the building into a Visitor Centre. Chamber members then stepped up and donated time and materials to aid in the renovations.

A plaque is on the wall inside the entrance to commemorate all the contributors to the renovation efforts.

The Chamber receives an operating budget from the District of Peachland, as a Fee for Service, to run the Visitor Information Centre (VIC). Out of the annul budget received from the District (2016 Contract $64,000.00), the Chamber is also responsible for the operation of the building. It’s in the contract. All utilities, service contracts, maintenance, cleaning and liasoning with other users of the building, to address maintenance issues, are part of the contract. This is an administration service provided by the Chamber to the District, which in turn provides value to the District.

The bulk of the budget from the District goes towards Visitor Centre wages. Year-round staff for 2018 includes one full time and two contract staff members. Under the Chamber contract the VIC must be open seven days a week during the summer months and holiday weekends from May to October; the remainder of the year, five days a week. This makes it necessary to supplement the many volunteer hours and one full time employee with paid contract staff, during the crucial, high tourism season.

The Peachland VIC is a fully accredited Destination BC (Tourism BC) visitor centre. That allows the Chamber to apply for further tourism funding to help offset the labor cost to operate the VIC as per the contract. The budget from the District does not cover all the costs of running the VIC. The Chamber contributes equal dollars through summer student wage subsidies, BEEPS programs, gift shop sales, rent and expense recoveries from existing tenants, and event planning for tourism enhancement.

This information can be found in the Peachland Chamber 2017 Annual Report www.peachlandchamber.com The Chamber’s vision for the VIC was to provide one of the best VIC experiences in all of British Columbia. The Chamber feels this goal has been achieved because, in addition to the renovated historic schoolhouse, there is a very popular educational, environmental element provided by BEEPS (bat society) and the Legends of the

Lake Interpretive Centre. Also, the development of these displays by the Chamber made new funding streams accessible to assist in the operation of the VIC and the building as a whole.

The District contract states the building is to be developed as a community building. The VIC has acquired a community centre feel with the popular fall and winter Artisan Indoor Markets. Also the Board Room is utilized by most community groups in Peachland as well as for the family and school oriented Bat Chats which provide an interactive fun program of education, crafts and storytime. Visitors and locals alike discover and learn about Peachland as a great place to visit, play and live within the historic setting of the school and the newly developed historic display, Gathering Peachland’s Past. Partnerships with the Boys & Girls Club, the second anchor tenant, continue to expand as children travel between the VIC and the B&G Club for the Halloween Spooktacular, Christmas Light-up craft making, Meadowlark Festival and Movie in the Park events. The Art Gallery operated by Peachland Arts Council, an invited tenant, is a partnership that contributes a cultural component to the building. The feedback and response from residents, businesses that rely on tourism and visitors alike, is that the Peachland VIC proudly represents Peachland, provides community service as well as an economic benefit by promoting tourism offerings and valuable visitor information.

The operation of the VIC has all the elements of running a business. The Chamber has requested an early renewal of the District of Peachland Fee for Service Contract for a few reasons. The Chamber Strategic Plan 2018 – 2023 is required for presentation to the membership at the Annual General Meeting. One of the foremost components of the Chamber’s Strategic Plan has always been tourism.

Also office equipment contracts and staffing contracts are due for renewal. It is imperative to have a long term contract in place in order to provide the best options available and a secure position for valuable staff members who keep the partnership of the Visitor Centre, Chamber and BEEPS effective and progressive in providing community services within the Historic Schoolhouse. The Chamber provides the Peachland taxpayer and community at large extremely good value for the dollar, well exceeding the budget provided by the District, while enhancing a multi-function use of the building, which is Peachland’s focal point of tourism.

It may interest Peachlanders to know that at a prior Visitor Information Services Review, of six similar sized (by population) British Columbia communities: Creston, Fernie, Gibsons, Hope, Oliver and Smithers, only one was operating its Visitors Information Centre below the dollar figure Peachland has been allocated, one was exactly the same amount and four communities were operating with significantly higher amounts.

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Candidates answer the weekly question: Should the District renew the Chamber of Commerce’s contract to operate the Visitor Information Centre from 2020 to 2024?

Eric Hall

When the Chamber of Commerce asked Council for an early renewal of the contract, Council should have said no. The existing contract runs until 2020, so the time to review and/or renew should be in 2019. The Arts Council have put forward a proposal and now we have to choose between these two groups. This is not the right time to introduce new conflict into the community and it is a job for the new Council not the existing one.

Cindy Fortin

I wholeheartedly support the continuation of the Visitor Information Centre, and believe that Joey and her volunteers have done a tremendous job. With the recent request of the Chamber of Commerce to renew the contact early to include a further commitment of four years, from 2020 to 2024, I believe we should take an in-depth look at what would be the most cost-effective way to continue with the service.

It is Mayor and Council’s fiduciary responsibility to ensure that our taxpayers are getting the best value for their money. Contract renewal time is the best time to review it.

Harry Gough

$70,000.00 is a fair chunk of change, this is what we currently pay to the Chamber of Commerce to run the visitors centre. In addition there is no rent paid for the space the Chamber uses at the Beachfront school house. I compliment the Chamber for the job they do.

However it is my understanding an increase in funds has been requested for the period of 2220 - 2024.

I believe it would be total incompetence if one could not negotiate a much better agreement or have our Municipal staff run a customer service driven information centre.

It is all of council and the Mayor’s responsibility to value our citizens tax dollars. It is the tax paying public we work for. Something to often forgotten.

Keith Thom

My answer will be focused on the value of tourism in Peachland.

Living in Peachland is akin to living in two very different towns, the slow paced off-season and the delightfully active summer months.

Since our Visitor Centre moved into the renovated schoolhouse it has been well utilized by tourists and residents alike. The Art Gallery has also received accolades for its ever-changing presentations of various artists’ works. Our visitors appreciate the human connection

upon entering the Visitor Centre as opposed to a down loaded app. The cost of running the Visitor Centre represents less than 1% of our annual operating budget and as our local business relies on tourism dollars, I will continue to support having non-profit contractors providing the operation of this wonderful and very effective facility.

Keith Fielding

"I cannot say whether the Chamber contract should be renewed because proposals from the District’s recent ‘Expressions of Interest’ call are not yet available for public review and comparison. What I can say is that I would like the Peachland Community Arts Council (PCAC) to have much more space in the building. PCAC is a strong, well organized group that has achieved incredible success with the Mary Smith Gallery staging well attended musical concerts and multiple high quality art exhibitions. With a much bigger footprint their energy and creativity could bring the building alive year round!"

Rick Ingram

The Visitor Information Centre, and the art gallery and other activities in the old schoolhouse building, provide a valuable service to Peachland visitors and residents alike. I feel that the District should continue to have this service provided.

As to whether it should be done by the Chamber of Commerce or by the other respondent in the bidding process I can not assess until I review the two proposals (assuming that I am elected to Council).

I do not agree with the early renewal process as i feel there may have been more potential respondents, and therefore the likelihood of greater value for the District, if the EOI and RFP process had happened during the final 6 months of the current contract.

Late response from last week:

Will you do anything to address noise pollution along Beach Avenue?

Pete Coolio

I lived where fresh speed-bumps were installed on a sleepy street and the increase in engine noise was pretty awful. I’d caution us against going in that direction. If this is about a few party-types on Beach Avenue then we have to recognize that most bikers & hot-rodders are very respectful. Like highway traffic and ambulance sirens, the occasional show-off is part of the landscape and keeping a friendly perspective is the best thing for our community.

Outdoor markets, motorbikes, hot-rods, boats, BBQs, music, singing, children, laughter... it’s all noisy.

WHEN STARS ALIGN – Favourable weather conditions and a dimly lit moon made it easy to observe the Milky Way last weekend.

DAN WALTON

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that Council will hold a Public Hearing on: Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018 at 6:30 pm Council Chambers in the Peachland Community Centre 4450 – 6th Street, Peachland, BC Council will hear from persons who deem their interest in property to be affected by the following proposed bylaw amendments: 1. Bylaw No. 2244, 2018 to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2100, 2014 as follows: a) THAT Schedule “B” – Zoning Bylaw Map be amended by: Changing the zoning designation of property located at 4008 Butler Place and legally described as Lot 25 District Lot 220 Osoyoos Division Yale District Plan KAP10665 from R-1 Single Detached Residential zone to R-2 Two Unit Residential zone as shown on the map below:

Subject Property

Karen Mustard

If the overall goals and objectives of the two entities—the District and the Chamber — were diametrically contradictory, I could understand not supporting the renewal of Peachland Visitor Information Centre Agreement.

However, because both parties share many common goals that promote viable and productive outcomes for Peachland’s economy, including the delivery of outstanding visitor and marketing services to tourists and residents (refer to schedule “B” of the Agreement), I believe that most of the contractual differences are solvable.

Approval of this bylaw will support the redevelopment of a single detached residential dwelling into a twounit residential dwelling (duplex).

The public may review copies of the proposed Bylaw, Council reports and related material at the Municipal Office, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Monday to Friday inclusive excluding Statutory Holidays, from October 12, 2018 to October 23, 2018.

In order to be considered by Council, concerns must either be expressed in writing or presented in person at the Public Hearing. Written submissions may be delivered to the District of Peachland Municipal Office or emailed to the Corporate Officer, to corporateservices@peachland.ca All written and emailed submissions must be received by 4:00pm on October 23, 2018 and will become part of the public record.

NO REPRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING

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Tuesday Sept 20 • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Volleyball (drop in) Wednesday Sept 21 • 5:15 pm

Spin, Core & Stretch Wednesday Sept 21 • 6:30 - 7:00 pm

Spin Blast

Thursday Sept 22 • 5:30 - 6:30 pm

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Local Events and Activities: Send the information for your Peachland event to admin@peachlandview.com The Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC) - is offering an excursion Titled: “Vienna Classics”, Tuesday November 6 at 1:00 p.m. to be held at the Ad Lib Art Gallery in West Kelowna. $15.00 per person. Please call the PWC for more info or to book your seat at 250-767-0141, drop by 4426 5th Street or email PWC at wellnesscentre@shaw. ca. Payment must be received before confirmation is given.

The Paverpol Workshop - Saturday, October 13 at the Little Schoolhouse still has a few seats available. No previous experience required to learn this art; open to all adults. Call Sharon to register 767-6556.

Hearing Seminar and Presentation - Friday, October 12th 1 pm at The 50+ Activities Centre. Come and find out what is involved in hearing testing and why hearing aids can make such a difference in your life. Hearing Clinics will be held monthly starting October 19th.

MONDAYS FITNESS ROOM

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

YOGA (RESTORATIVE) 8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre

YOGA

9-10 am Contact Dawn for location 250-878-6342

PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 9:05-11 am, Community Centre

VARIETY SINGERS

9:15 am Drop in from Sept to June, 50+ Activity Centre

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30-10:30 am, 4th Street Place

MONDAY MORNING COFFEE

10-11 am, Peachland Wellness Ctre

PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 11 am-1 pm, Community Centre TAI CHI noon, 50+ Activity Centre Back Sept 17th by donation

MEDITATION/RELAXATION

11:30 am-12:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 1-3 pm, Community Centre

NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

CONTRACT BRIDGE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.5) 4:30-6:30 pm, Community Centre

MINI BATTERS T-BALL 4:30-5:15 pm.

Community Centre

SPIN, CORE, STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre

KARATE CLASS

POWER UP & OPEN GYM

6-7 pm at the Little Schoolhouse

Grade 4-5, 3-6 pm, Boys and Girls Club

HATHA YOGA

ZUMBA

YOUTH BOXING CLUB

LINE DANCING

7 pm, $4 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre

6-8 pm, 4th St Place

PICKLEBALL DROP IN

WOOD CARVERS

(all levels) 5:45-7:30 pm, Community Centre

7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre Returns Oct 1st

PICKLEBALL DROP IN

POUND

(all levels) 7:45-9:30 pm, Community Centre

6:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre

WEDNESDAYS

PICKLEBALL DROP IN (all levels) 8-9:30 pm, Community Centre

FITNESS ROOM

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

TUESDAYS

8-9 am, Community Centre

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre 8 am, 5$ Drop in 50+ Activity Centre

8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre Bring mat, Beginners welcome

FLOW YOGA

9-10 am, 4th Street Place

9-10 am Contact Dawn for location 250-878-6342

SPIN & SCULPT

9:15-10 am, Community Centre

MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE

9:30 am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10-11 am, Community Centre

CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs), 10:00-noon, Community Centre

CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Ctre AA 12-1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

PICKLEBALL (3.75+)

1-3 pm, Community Centre UKELELE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre MAHJONG 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 9:05-11 am, Community Centre

50+ FITNESS

9:15 am, $5 Drop in. Please bring a mat.

50+ Activity Ctre

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30-10:30 am, 4th Street Place

WELLNESS CIRCLE

10 am-11:30 am, Peachland Wellness Ctre Begins Oct 10th

10 am-12 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

PICKLEBALL (3.5)

10:30 am-12:30 pm, Community Centre

SUNSHINE SINGERS

IRON & SILK

1:15 to 2:15 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

CHESS

1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

10:45 am 50+ Activity Centre

FALL STORY TIME 11:15 am Peachland Library

SOCIAL BRIDGE

ZUMBA

TWEEN DINNER NIGHT

ROTARY CLUB PEACHLAND

1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre Grades 4-7, 4:30-7:30 pm $3/session or $10/month Boys and Girls Club

5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre

(Drop In) 5:30-6:30 pm, Community Centre

CLOG DANCING

6-7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

KARATE CLASS

YOGA

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT

1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

FAMILY MULTI SPORT

STRETCH, BALANCE & CORE

FLOW YOGA

1-3 pm, Community Centre

SPIN, CORE, STRETCH

INDOOR WALKING

FITNESS ROOM

PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) CONTRACT BRIDGE

5:30-6:30 pm, 4th Street Place

6-7 pm Community Centre

Mantra Yoga - Words of Power Workshop - Friday October 26, 2018, 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the Peachland Little Schoolhouse. Guest teacher, Swami Satyananda from Yasodhara Ashram. Cost: $40. Register online at Eventbrite or call Kymandalu at 250826-0230 kymandalu.b@yasodharayoga.org.

They are Soldier On and Honour House.- Friday Oct. 12 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Peachland Legion. Tickets are $15 and are available now at the Legion, ticket include Shepherds Pie, salad, dinner bun, dessert and a wine or beer. Entertainment starts at 7 p.m. Veteran organizations will receive the proceeds.

Mount Boucherie Bears Football Team Pub Night and Silent Auction- Saturday, November 17th at 6:00pm at Whisky Jacks 2442 Drought Rd, West Kelowna. Tickets are $20 – Burger & a Beer. Please contact Lindsay 250-801-2243 Footballmamma85@ gmail.com. All proceeds will go directly to support MBSS Bears Football!

6-7 pm, the Little Schoolhouse

YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6-8 pm, 4th St Place

LIONS DEN MEETING

7 pm, 4440 5th St. every 2nd & 4th Wed, Contact: Gary 250-767-3491

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP

7 pm, Peachland Museum

THURSDAYS FITNESS ROOM

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

11:45 am-12:45 pm, 4th Street Place

12-1:30 pm, Gasthaus Restaurant.

Everyone welcome AA 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

ENERGY FOR WELLNESS 1:00-3:00 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre 3rd Thur of each month,

PICKLEBALL (3.75+)

1-3 pm, Community Centre UKELELE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

TEEN DROP IN

Grade 8+ 4-8 pm, FREE Boys and Girls Club

MEAT DRAW

4-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St.

TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS

MEDITATION

11:45- 12:45 pm 50+ Activity Centre

9:30 am, $2 Drop in Peachland Legion. Hosted

by Peachland Wellness Ctre.

Beginners welcome

PICKLEBALL DROP IN

FRIDAYS

FITNESS ROOM

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre

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CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 10 am-noon, Community Centre

BARGAIN BIN

9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10 am - noon, Peachland Wellness Ctre

SUNDAYS FITNESS ROOM

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

SUNDAY BREAKFAST

8-11 am, (no long weekends) Peachland Wellness Ctre

PEACHLAND UNITED Service: 10 am, United Church

ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP

10 am, St. Margaret’s Church

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE

10 am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank

PEACHLAND BAPTIST

YOGA (BEGINNERS)

Service 10:30 am, Fellowship 11:30 am, 4204 Lake Ave.

PASSION 4 ART

PICKLEBALL (2.5-3.5)

10:30 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre

12 pm 50+ Activity Centre ART CLUB 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

LADIES COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1-3 pm, Community Centre

LEGO TIME (ALL AGES) 3-4 pm, Peachland Library

FEEL GOOD FRIDAYS

POUND

PICKLEBALL DROP IN (3.0+) 11 am-1 pm, Community Centre

10-11 am, Community Centre

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

BARGAIN BIN

9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church

THERAPEUTIC YOGA

SATURDAYS

(6-7 years) 5:30-6:30 pm, Community Centre

10:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre, every 2nd & 4th Wed, Dropins Welcome

9:30-10:30 am, 4th Street Place

9-10 am, 4th Street Place

MINI KICKERS SOCCER

(4-6 years) 4:30-5:15 pm, Community Centre

(all levels) 8-9:30 pm, Community Centre

COFFEE GROUP

8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre

FLOW YOGA

Grade 4-7 4-8 pm, Free Boys and Girls Club

HI-LO FITNESS

10 am to 11:30 am Peachland Wellness Ctre To register: 250-767-0141

YOGA (FOUNDATIONS)

9:15 am, $5 Drop in.

Please bring a mat.

50+ Activity Centre

MINI KICKERS SOCCER

6:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre BINGO 6:45 pm 50+ Activity Centre (doors open 5:30 pm)

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

50+ FITNESS

12-2 pm, Community Centre

THE PEACHLAND WALKING CLUB

1 pm, for details visit peachlandtrekkers.ca

MEAT DRAW

2-4 pm, Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St.

PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 2-4 pm, Community Centre

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday worship: 2 pm, Meeting at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

FITNESS ROOM BARGAIN BIN

9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church

CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Centre

MEAT DRAW

3-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St.

DROP IN

Grade K-7 1-5 pm, Free Boys and Girls Club

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Peachland

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FOR SALE

Peachland United

CEDARS For Sale Okanagan Grower Acclimatized for this area.

SPECIAL 4’ tall 10/$200 7’ tall 10/$350 Delivery & planting available.

Call George at Budget Nurseries 250-498-2189

BARGAIN BIN

2 for 1 Sale Oct 11-13

All donations are welcome and appreciated, except large furniture.

OPE N: THU, FRI, SAT 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

R. BROWN ELECTRICAL

Service Installation, Maintenance.

Residential, Commercial.

Lic’d, Bonded Insured.

Do it Right Make it Safe.

Peachland 250-863-5180

Renosense Home Repair Ltd.

Renovations including siding, decks, carpentry, drywalling, ceiling texturing, window & doors. Need walls moved? All work done to code.

Call Eric

250-317-6570

SUPPORT GROUPS

Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship Meets Monday at 7 pm (closed meeting) and Friday at 8 pm (open meeting).

Call 250-763-5555 for more info

AL-ANON

FAMILY GROUPS

Offer help to families & friends of alcoholics.

Meetings in Penticton on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays; and in Summerland Thursdays.

For more information

250.490.9272

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Full Time and Part Time Cooks and Cashiers. $12.65 to start—all shifts.

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St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

4421 4th Street

Grace Lutheran Church 1162 Hudson Road West Kelowna, B.C. 250-769-5685

Sunday Services Contemporary Worship Service 9 a.m.

Traditional Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:30 am

250-767-2206 Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Tuesday Morning

9:30 a.m. Study, Coffee & Conversation

We are wheelchair accessible

(P.A.O.C.)

Sunday Worship 2 pm

4th Street & Brandon Ave

250-767-3131 www.stmargaretspeachland.org

Sunday Mornings

250-460-2555 call John 250-767-2221

Office Hours 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Monday to Friday

Rev. Robin Graves

Lake Ave at 13th St 250-767-9237

Pastors: Kate & Steve Hobbs

10:30 am

Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.

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Pastor: Ian McLean

4464 4th Street

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COMMUNITY HUG A TREE – Well the kids now know what to do if

they are lost in the Bush – Hug a Tree! Greata Creek Camp volunteers lead a tree identifying hike and then returned for a fire cooked lunch. Thanks to all who came out to play! Thanks to Marty of TNI for printing! Join the wood chuck day on Oct. 20 when we fill the woodshed and our tummies! Keep tuned for the Winter Come Out And Play Day at Greata Creek Camp.

LEE HUMPHRIES

Pet of the Week

Email a picture and description of your pet to admin@peachlandview.com

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Name: O’Ryanne (left) and Skye (right) Age: 3 Years

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are true sister cats with the same mum, and you’d never know it from this photo, but usually, we can’t stand each other. We did however, endure the 8 day road trip together, from the east coast to the west in April 2017 and we absolutely love our stunning view from high on the hill in Peachland. Our human pets spoil us with affection and we are very happy cats!

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This year’s Howloween Parade in Summerland, produced by Dave Simpson, will be on Saturday Oct. 27 starting at 4 p.m. at Main Street and Victoria to Jubilee.

The lower section of Main Street will be the gathering area for the various groups who are participating. Pylons will be placed in the middle of the street with their names on them.

Parade Marshals from Kiwanis will be present to help participants to find their groups. Children who would like to be in the parade but are too shy to join in should seek out a Marshal and they will place

them with their parents or a group in the parade.

Remember you must be made up or dressed up to be in the parade.

Children from out of town are welcome, they just need to report to a parade marshal.

Last year one hundred and forty children participated in the parade.

The parade was headed by The Summerland School of Dance dancing up Main Street to Michael Jackson’s Thriller, and they helped to make the parade a big hit.

At the end of the Parade children drank fourteen and a half gallons of hot chocolate along with cookies and candy.

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Mike Kent vying for second term on council DAN WALTON EDITOR

editor@peachlandview.com

Coun. Mike Kent is running for re-election.

After securing enough funds for the water treatment plant, he said sewer extensions needs to be on the top of the next council’s infrastructure agenda.

“Now that water treatment is well on its way, the priority now shifts to sewer,” he said. Through the provincial and federal governments, “We’ve applied for just under $3 million in grants for sewer infrastructure to bring a further 110 homes onto sewer in the next few years.”

To make the water treatment plant possible, $11.8 million was secured in grants by the current council, which Kent said was an unprecedented amount.

He said instead of taking a “shotgun approach” towards applying for grants, council focused on fewer items of greater importance.

The District had its application denied in its first attempt, but council kept contributing funds towards the project, and Kent said that put the District in a much stronger position when it applied the next year and was ultimately successful.

“We’re very tenacious in our approach.

And not only the water treatment plant, we were successful in securing grants for senior’s housing.”

Lobbying higher levels of government has been a strength of his and this current council, he says.

“I would be proud to hold up our accomplishments to any term as far as asset planning and prudent fiscal management.”

Improvements and

upgrades to roadways, he said, need to become a greater priority along the “main feeder routes,” such as Trepanier and Princeton Avenue.

Kent has been a strong advocate for PeachTree Village to proceed as a five storey building, despite going against a stipulation in the Official Community Plan at the time.

Since building heights are already limited in metres, he believes additional limits on the number of storeys is redundant red tape.

For commercial developments, he said the massive costs associated with things like parking, steel beams and elevators – and on Beach Avenue where underground parking isn’t an option – a viable business plan needs more than three levels to work with.

Beyond supporting commercial development, Kent said it’s also important to increase residential density downtown.

Densifying the downtown will help to alleviate parking challenges, which are inherent with

a topography like Peachland’s. He figures if more people are living and working downtown, there will be fewer drivers taking up space along Beach Avenue.

Peachlanders need better opportunities to flourish in their own community, he said, and issues of affordable housing, employment, and entrepreneurial opportunities need to improve.

“We’ve got to look at how the town can grow and flourish ... there’s not enough gainful employment in our town for young people who are forced to look outside.”

He doesn’t want Peachland to be a place where businesses have to offer low wages and struggle in the off season.

In order to help New Monaco get off the ground, Kent wants council to continue trying to convince the provincial government to lower the speed limit along Drought Hill from 90 kilometres per hour, which would allow engineers to build a highway access at substantially lower costs.

Royal Canadian Legion #69 - peachland

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2018 at 7 pm

Only members in good standing (as of October 10) may attend in order to vote on the motion: “to sell the property at 4431 2nd Street, Peachland BC” for additional information

call 250.767.9404 or 250.826.6570

Kent is proud that council kept tax increases “hovering” around the rate of inflation over the past four years.

“There haven’t been significant tax increases with all that we’ve accomplished,” he said, citing the acquisition of the Duck and Pug.

“We were able to sell off a couple of District-owned properties up higher in Peachland that were doing nothing.

We were successful in putting them into the tax roll, so they’re now generating taxes.”

Money from those sales was earmarked for land acquisitions, he said, and was used to purchase the Duck and Pug at assessed value, $675,000.

“That was a steal of a deal to get that.

We got a couple of stagnant properties to start generating taxes and then we’ve acquired prime parkland. That’s a waterfront property that will forever be in Peachland’s trust.”

In his first time running, Kent received the most votes in the 2014 election with 1,270.

He is married, has two daughters and works as a probation officer.

The election is a week away on Oct. 20.

COMMUNITY

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