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Bears and other topics from Just two new councillors Tuesday’s council meeting VIEW STAFF NICK WALSH

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The meeting began with a presentation by Meg Bjordal, community co-ordinator for Okanagan Westside WildSafeBC. She said bear interactions are down but still active around garbage cans, and deer interactions are up. One of WildSafe’s goals is to increase messaging around careful garbage practices via in schools, media, social media, door to door, event attendance, and public postings. One of their main challenges is getting people to report bear interactions, as well as getting people to comply with garbage handling for bear control has been difficult. There was some discussion with Cindy Mayor Fortin about how to handle garbage can placement and bear control. They are looking at different locking mechanisms. Development Variance Per-

mit – seeks permit to build in-ground pool, requiring setback variance. Development department has no issues with the proposal. Passes unanimously. During the Mayor and Councillor’s Reports, Coun. Mario Vucinovic shared a good-bye speech. Coun. Mike Kent thanked the members of council who won’t be returning for their service. Coun. Keith Thom, who lost his seat at council in the race for Mayor, had a written response to share. Fortin thanked those involved in the fundraisers and thanks to all of the council for their great service. Outgoing councillors were thanked, and congratulations were given to returning and incoming councillors. There was a fellow at the meeting who became a bit abusive and aggressive towards the Mayor. Fortin – fearing the man might be waiting for her outside – was walked to her car after the end of the meeting.

There were no ties in the race for council. Eleven candidates were vying for six seats. Winning the most votes were the two new faces to council – Patrick Van Minsel (1,094) and Pete Coolio (1,073). Finishing with the third most votes was Terry Condon (1,029), followed by Pam Cunningham (1,022) in fourth. Former Mayor Keith Fielding (998) won back a seat on council, and getting onto council with the least amount of votes was Mike Kent, WHO received the most votes in the 2014 election. Close but no cigar for Rick Ingram and Karen Mustard who finished with 973 and 963 votes respectively. Leanne Sarsons received 796 votes, and 673 people voted for Mario Vucinovic – the only incumbent not re-elected as councillor. Andrew Kwacynski finished with 277 votes. On the issue of PeachTree Village, Cunningham, Van Minsel and Kent are all in support of the project. Condon are Fielding are not. Coolio has indicated his support for three-storey maximums, but he also said he could to shift from that position as time goes on. He may be seen as the swing vote on issues of development. For school trustee, Moyra Baxter won her seat back. That’ll be 26 years she’s served after this term. She defeated newcomer Marjorie Brims 1,404 to 1,061. Voter turnout was 52 per cent (4,555 eligible voters and 2348 ballots cast), which is very high for a municipal election, and an increase over 42 per cent in 2014.

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VIEW STAFF RCMP are alerting the public after a seemingly random attack against a woman near downtown Kelowna. The report came in at 11:56 p.m. on Oct. 12, that an adult female was assaulted by an unknown man while she was walking in the area of Elliot Avenue and Richter Street. Police say the suspect had followed the woman for several blocks and spoke casually to her along the way. The victim reported being aware of his presence, however did not feel threatened by the man. “That changed quickly, when the suspect allegedly chased after the female, tackled her and dragged onto a property located in the 2000 block of Richter Street,” said RCMP Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey. “RCMP credit the woman for her strong will, as she managed to free herself and run away.” Fortunately a passing motorist stopped to assist the woman when he noticed she was being chased. The suspect fled the area on foot after the woman jumped into the Good Samaritan’s vehicle. The victim then went to the RCMP Detachment to speak with police while other officers searched for the suspect. The Kelowna RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) has taken over conduct of the investigation. Forensic specialists probed the scene of the attack, and investigators have canvassed the area for witnesses and video surveillance. They called in a sketch artist from the Lower Mainland to draw the suspect. “Since the incident, a specially trained forensic artist travelled to the BC interior to meet personally with the victim at the Kelowna RCMP Detachment,” O’Donaghey said. “Working with our witness in a cognitive interview setting, the artist created a composite sketch of the assault suspect.” Kelowna RCMP remind that their suspect is described as a Caucasian, possibly part Filipino man, in his early 20’s, of medium build, with shoulder length brown and black hair. He was seen wearing all black or dark coloured clothing and riding a skate board.

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Peachland’s next Mayor will likely be decided by random draw DAN WALTON EDITOR

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It feels like overtime on game seven of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in Peachland as the race for Mayor ended in a dead heat. It’s been an emotional pendulum for candidates. Harry Gough was initially declared the winner on Saturday night, defeating incumbent Cindy Fortin by just one vote. But when the District double checked the ballots on Monday, they discovered an extra ballot for Cindy. There were 804 ballots counted for both. According to election officer Polly Palmer, a ballot was fed into the machine improperly on Oct. 20 and the vote was not recorded.

” … on Monday the Chief Elections Officer conducted a verification process for the Mayor’s race,” reads a press release from the District. “This was done because of the closeness of the results – just one vote separated the top two candidates for Mayor.” The vote that was not recorded was presumably for Cindy Fortin since the sub-

sequent verification process counted a tie. When Mayor Cindy Fortin found out it was actually a tie (still unofficial), she said it was a good feeling at first, but that quickly turned to uncertainty when she found out the winner may be chosen through random selection. “To me, it seems that this is too big of an issue and too im-

portant to just draw a name from a hat,” she said. Doubts have been expressed in the legitimacy of the process. Fortin cautions people from making comments of fraud or tampering, as it could been considered libellous or slander to accuse others of committing a serious crime. “Let’s just let this

play out.” B.C.’s Local Government Act gives municipalities two options to break a tie – runoff election or random draw. But each municipality needs to have a bylaw in place stating its chosen method, and that bylaw cannot be changed less than 56 days before an election. In May of this year, the District passed a

resolution to say random draw would be the way. Speaking on behalf of FOBA, Lloyd Sotas said the group “respects the election process and is counting on it to validate a mayor at some point. FOBA would definitely support a runoff election, as the current Mayor has suggested would be best. Harry Gough

has also suggested a runoff election.” Next, a Judicial Recount must take place within 13 days of the general election to determine if it is, in fact, a tie.

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Council highlights from Tuesday Contract Authority And Purchasing Policy Amendment

Council approved the amendment of Spending Authority Limits in order to update current spending authorities that have been added, or have job title changes. It also updates spending authority limits to match current spending conditions within their departmental budgets, allowing for the efficient operation of the District’s departments.

Funding Application Community Resiliency Investment Program

Council supports the application for $100,000 in funding from the 2019 Community Resiliency Investment Program. The new Community Resiliency Investment Program (CRIP) replaces Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative (SWPI). The new program allows for a wider variety of eligible tasks than SWPI did, and through one application.

Development Variance Permit Dvp18-07 – 4388 Beach Avenue

Council authorized the issuance of Development Variance Permit No. DVP18-07 for property located at 4388 Beach Avenue for the relaxation of the setback requirements for the lot line abutting Highway 97, to accommodate construction of a swimming pool.

Risk Management Policy Update

The Risk Management Policy is aimed at reducing the financial exposure to the District as it relates to the controllable incidents of property damage and personal injury. Council approved the Risk Management Policy update to include the seasonal ice rink at Mountain View Park.

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The Peachland election certainly was an interesting one. Strong views and some conflict were mixed with good ideas and suggestions for change. We have witnessed a community that is divided on a major issue; some would say that we have spent too much time on this one issue. But the Peachtree Village project has the power to shape our community, so it is very important. And the way that our Mayor and Council handled the public response determined many people’s vote. In my mind it is important to repeat what has been said many times before everyone believes that their view is the right one; everyone believes what they want is the best for our future. The new Council will continue on a similar path to the old one; we have four Councillors that support the PeachTree Village building. In my opinion, some of those who support this project will change their mind, if it gets built as planned. It is just too big for that location. My fundamental issue remains a concern - will this Council respect the voice of residents at public hearings? Some good people failed to make it to the Council table; I hope that they try again. Cindy Fortin has worked very hard and may have lost. Keith Thom ran a great campaign but must be very disappointed by the vote. He is a very capable individual and I hope he continues to promote Peachland despite the result. We have many wonderful people in this community. We must cherish diversity of opinions and learn from each other. I hope that differences of opinion do not continue to divide us; we have so much to be grateful for, living here. Eric Hall Peachland

We should solve this tie-breaker our way. Based on a very large sample of comments, it seems like Peachlanders can unanimously agree that a runoff election is the proper thing to do. But there’s a hurdle to overcome. Last May, some archaic rule got set in stone, requiring random selection in the event of a tie— which occurred well before we knew how extremely relevent it would become. Random draw is dumb. Why allow ourselves to be bound by a rule when non of us agree with it? Time to exercise some democracy. What would the province really do if we reject their procedure and have a runoff election anyway? It’s hard to imagine Peachland getting forced to flip a coin if the citizens demonstrate a clear mandate that we want a runoff election. There’s no need to accept our lot. This democracy belongs to us, and it was invented to get rid of bullcrap rules. Dan Walton Editor

Perception of justice Dear editor: Regarding the Peachland vote count: Not only must justice

be done but it must be seen to be done. Richard Smith Peachland

Thank you Peachland Dear editor:

I would like to thank all of Peachland for voting on Saturday. I would really really like to thank 796 new friends who voted for me. I feel very humbled. I will continue to fight for safer Drought Hill, safer streets, safer bus stops and dog parks! That’s a promise. So if you see the Ambassadors and me out and about please stop and say hi. Hugs are free. Thank you again Peachland! So so much. Leanne Sarsons Peachland

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Did you know . . . When the validation procedure of the ballots was conducted by Polly Palmer, Director of Corporate Services, on Monday morning there was no outside impartial or judicial representative observing this process. When Mayor-Elect Harry Gough called to ask if he should attend he was told he did not need to be present. However Mayor Cindy Fortin was present. Harry Gough was subsequently contacted and told he could be present. As he was in Kelowna at that time, Harry Gough called a representative to observe the validation procedure until he could return to Peachland. When that representative arrived two ballot boxes were open and the process had already begun. Did you know . . . That a judicial recount has been requested which will occur before November 2. If there is a tie vote, a by-law previously enacted by Peachland Council permits the next major of Peachland to be determined by the drawing of a name from a hat. Did you know . . . That the provincial minister responsible for local government practices can order a run off election if requested by council. What do you think Council should do?

Add a left turning lane please Dear editor: I am concerned with the lack of left-hand turning lane from Highway97 southbound to go to the fenced-in dog beach and boat launch at the south end of Peachland. I go there regularly with my dog and at least once a week I have people blowing their horns because I am stopped to turn left and cross a double solid line. There is lots of room for them to pass on the right but I am afraid that if somebody is not paying attention I will get

rear-ended as sometimes it is very busy. Since, I am guessing 90 per cent of Peachlanders live north of Princeton Avenue intersection, almost everyone who goes to launch their boat or go to the dog beach has to turn left from Highway 97. It is the only entrance to that parking lot. The only other way to get in there is to continue south on 97 and Make a U-turn which would be almost impossible during the busy summer months. Ken Anderson Peachland

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Who will be our next Mayor? Dear editor: Even for those not into politics, local or otherwise, our Municipal election has certainly become more interesting with the preliminary result of a one vote victory by Harry Gough now being overturned on Monday. Subject to a judicial review, we now have a dead heat between Harry and our incumbent Mayor, Cindy Fortin which, heaven help us and as ridiculous at it may sound, may eventually be decided by the drawing of lots.

From a personal point of view, one thing for sure is that the controversy surrounding the proposed PeachTree Village development has certainly contributed to the outcome of the race to become our next Mayor, incumbent or otherwise. Whilst I’m an advocate of standing up and being vocal in what you believe in, this now approved development is not the only issue on the debating table, the four-lane extension or bypass being just one of a number of important issues yet to be determined.

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This brings me to the reason for writing this letter. Should a tied vote be confirmed and Lady Luck favours Harry Gough in the drawing of lots, who really will be our Mayor for the next for years? May I introduce all you Peachlanders to one Randey Brophy, who has certainly been very vocal in his support for Harry. Following Harry’s less than convincing performance at the all candidates’ meeting, Randey went to great lengths to confirm by electronic means that Harry was a supporter of the by-pass and not the widening of our highway. Well that’s not what I heard! To compound the issue, days before voting took place another statement was issued “on behalf of Harry” citing reasons why we should all vote for him (and selected councillors). A policy statement prepared by Randey no less. What a great shame Harry was unable to convey this information and his vision for Peachland at the said all candidates’ meeting? I now read that at Monday’s recount, in Harry’s absence his designated representative was….yes, you guessed correctly, Randey Brophy. So, who WILL be the next Mayor of Peachland; hardworking Cindy, Harry, a good chap that he obviously is, or his puppeteer, who to me at this moment in time seems to be pulling all the strings? Pete Wenham Peachland

OCTOBER 26, 2018

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This week you may have seen or heard media reports regarding a carbon tax rebate plan announced by the Trudeau Liberal Government. What is this new carbon tax rebate plan? The Federal Liberal Government has mandated a national carbon tax to be implemented across Canada allowing individual Provinces and Territories some flexibility to set the parameters of how this carbon tax program will be implemented. As an example, here in British Columbia, a carbon tax has been in place since 2008. The Provincial NDP Government has announced it will continue to increase this carbon tax to meet the federal standard set by Prime Minister Trudeau. Other provinces, most notably Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and New Brunswick have either openly refused a carbon tax or have enacted other environmental policies that Mr. Trudeau has decided do not meet

his carbon tax threshold. In these four provinces (and these four provinces only) residents will soon be getting annual carbon tax rebates from the federal government. In Manitoba the rebate is $336, Ontario is $300, NB is $248 and Saskatchewan the yearly rebate is $598. In British Columbia the rebate is zero. One local citizen recently shared with me that this Liberal carbon tax policy essentially rewards provinces who have rejected the Liberals carbon tax. An interesting observation. In my view, this Liberal rebate is an admission that their national carbon tax is not truly revenue neutral and that people will pay more in costs related to the carbon tax. This same carbon tax credit, that will be implemented through income tax returns, will also apply to the territories. My question this week: Do you believe government claims that you will come out ahead financially after paying increased taxes?

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n 1992. Laura Coris was happy to join in with her sisters Carolyn and Lorraine, and her mother Evelyn, to open Peachland Insurance Brokers. Customer service was paramount to the success of their business then and after joining forces with Johnston Meier Insurance in 2008, Laura and her all women team of insurance representatives still believe in offering the same friendly, professional customer service as they did when they first started. “Customer service—first and foremost,” explained Laura, “and with over 140 years of combined experience from the seven ladies on the team we are able to fulfil this motto and meet all of our customers’ insurance needs” Most of the ladies have been with the company for awhile, so many of their customers are also friends and neigh-

bours. “They instinctively know their clients’ needs and what service/policy works best for them,” says Laura, “Our customers appreciate that. They come back to us year after year—in fact many of our customers have been with us since we began.” It’s not hard to see why. While providing a professional, knowledgeable atmosphere the ladies also strive to make the office a fun, comfortable and friendly environment for their customers. Their Peachland office is now a larger, brighter and ergonomically friendly space next door to 1st & Beach Bar & Grill and right across the street from Heritage Park. After 26 years in a smaller office at the back of the next door mall, they finally moved out to an office with direct street access. The ladies look out of the windows everyday to see beautiful Peachland and all of its changing seasons They can even wave to their customers who might be walking by. “We are so happy to be more prominent in the community—still offering the same level of customer service. You can be sure we always go the extra mile to provide a variety of products and services to meet our customers requirements including Auto, home, travel and commercial insurance” says Laura. And for all the girls and boys with toys out there, come and talk to these lovely ladies about your boat and RV insurance too!

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lthough Rainer Udala is the entrepreneurial and creative force of Beach Ave Café & Tapas Bar, his wife Jan is the force that lights up the room as you walk in. Her infectious smile and friendly demeanour immediately welcome you to this café, that thrives on its individuality. ‘Our menu is creative, innovative and never the same. We like to play with the fantastic source of local, fresh and current market ingredients that are abundant in the Okanagan.” Jan says. “Our past chef ingrained in us the need for a ‘made inhouse, made from scratch’ menu and we have stuck with that” “By rights I should be retired now,” the ex Telus executive smiles, “but Rainer and I embarked on this adventure together and while we are both still laughing and having fun we will still be here.” On July 2011, they started a business renting paddleboards. Then... “Rainer came up with the concept of a little café hangout for boarders where they could grab a coffee before or after taking to the lake... and so Beach Avenue Café & Tapas Bar was born.” In April 2015 they moved to their present location on Beach and 2nd Street, right in the heart of Peachland. “Being a part of the community is everything to us,” says Jan “so we give back—it’s important.” Giving back includes many fundraisers for people in the community,

including an initiative of selling the paintings from the Tuesday Paint Nite for $25 to raise funds for the Peachland Food Bank. “We know and appreciate every last one of our customers—even the furry ones!” The furry ones? Yes, that’s right—they leave out snacks and water for pooches that drop by with their owners. “Bosley’s helped us in creating that special menu.” she laughs. You can’t fail to notice the Spirit Bear photographs that line the wall—a nod to friend and local photographer Jeanette Frazier. Her amazing Spirit Bear photos prompted a call from National Geographic to go north and photograph polar bears. Spirit Bear is also the name of the organic fair trade coffee you will find yourself drinking with your breakfast. It is the first Aboriginal roasted coffee in Canada. However, if something a little stronger is what you had in mind, then local wine and beer is always on the menu with brands such as The Hatch and Bad Tattoo being a popular choice especially at happy hour. Happy is just what radiates from Jan. “Laughter is the highest form of vibration that makes things happen,” Jan says.

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OCTOBER 26, 2018

REFERENDUM OPINIONS

Referendum on now thru Nov. 30 GOVERNMENT OF B.C. The voting period is now underway for the 2018 Referendum on Electoral Reform, and voting packages are being mailed to registered voters. “We expect the Interior, Northern BC, Richmond, Vancouver, and Vancouver Island north of the Malahat to receive their voting packages this week,” said Anton Boegman, Chief Electoral Officer. “Greater Victoria and the rest of the Lower Mainland should receive their packages next week, and we expect package delivery to be complete by Nov. 2.” The start of the referendum mailing is the result of months

of planning and preparation by Elections BC. Over the next two weeks, over 3.3 million voting packages will be distributed to registered voters in every corner of the province, from Atlin in northern B.C. to Metchosin on the southern tip of Vancouver Island and all points in between. Packages are also being sent internationally to registered voters temporarily away from their homes in B.C., to locations as diverse as Korea, Kuwait and Zambia. Estimated delivery completion dates by community are available on the Elections BC website at elections.bc.ca/referendum/ a b o u t- t h e - r e f e r e n d u m / v o ting-package-provincial-delivery/.

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The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has announced rotating strikes, including one in Victoria on Oct. 22 for a 24 hour period. Rotating strikes have not impacted the delivery schedule for referendum voting packages at this time. The referendum voting period is October 22 to November 30 and this has not changed as a result of the rotating strikes. Elections BC is monitoring the situation closely, and the Chief Electoral Officer has the authority to extend the voting period for the referendum if necessary, should job action at Canada Post materially impact the referendum process. Any changes will be communicated with the public. Each referendum voting package is personally addressed to a registered voter, and voters may only use the package that is addressed to them. The package includes a ballot and instructions on how to complete the package and return it to Elections BC. Voters have until Nov. 30 to return their voting package to Elections BC. Elections BC must receive completed voting packages by 4:30 p.m.

Dear editor: One of many reasons for changing our current electoral system is the radical results it produces, even when the popular vote changes very little. During the 2001 BC provincial election, the Liberals received 57 per cent of the popular vote, but were awarded 77 seats, while the NDP received 43 per cent of the popular vote, but only two seats. During the 1993 federal election, the Liberals received 41 per cent of the popular vote, and were awarded 177 seats, while the Conservatives received 16 per cent of the popular vote, but only two seats. The end result of those elections precipitated radical swings in policies and priorities wasting billions of tax-payer’s dollars. Our political system has become so confrontational and unstable that political parties that should be working together to produce rational well-thought-out solutions to all issues have pitted our political parties against each other, and they are instead tearing each other apart. We desperately need a political system that forces the main parties to work together to provide stability and continuity, regardless of who wins the election, and any of the three Proportional systems proposed will do that. Using the Dual-Member (DMP) system there will be only one and two-Member electoral districts (constituencies). The Multi-Member (MMP) system is more flexible. Using this ballot voters will have one party vote to determine the number of the seats each party will get in the Legislature, and one vote for the candidate they want to represent them. It’s about as fair and simple as it can get. Andy Thomsen Kelowna

Proportional Representation is like drugs – just say no Dear editor:

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Explanation of Proportional Representation (Pro-Rep) voting nothing more than a dance of the seven veils. There are so many blank spaces in the new “Referendum Voters Guide” that after a reading, I am left with two questions: • Was this put together after an all night drinking party? or… • Was this carefully crafted to ensure that confusion resulted to the extent that BC voters would just roll their eyes and give it up? Imagine asking BC voters to consider voting on a referendum question that is full of blank spaces and woefully unfinished. Imagine asking BC voters to trust a voters guide that talks about an Electoral Boundar-

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ies Commission as “independent” when the commission has been handpicked by the Provincial government itself. Imagine the “Voters Guide” that lays all of its credibility on an Attorney General’s Report that was prepared by a sitting member of the BC government who is at the beck and call of the province’s Premier. I think this entire referendum process is tainted with confusion, deception and partisanship, all for the purpose to try and con us into accepting the government’s grossly flawed new voting system. Just say NO to Proportional Representation.

Well, here we are in the final phase of the exercise, so lets summarize. First off, don’t sweat the math. It is suffice to just have an understanding of the principle of the different systems and leave the rest to Elections BC. Over the years voters have consistently expressed in polls a clear dissatisfaction with the current system, but have not made any changes when given the opportunity; although STV was approved by a majority on the first ballot. It is likely that, one way or the other, this referendum will be your last foreseeable opportunity. The main voices we have heard in the debate so far have been the Liberal Party and its clients who want no change. Both the NDP and Green

Parties have been relatively subdued, but it is well known that they have wanted MMP for years. Some sectors of the media oppose change. When we step outside of our immediate world and see what others are doing, the vast majority of developed countries use PR of some sort, and the map of FPTP looks very much like an old British Empire map. When commissions have been struck in Canada to study and advise, they overwhelmingly recommended PR. So, with all the rhetoric so far, whether to change or not should be clearly forming up in your mind by now. Perhaps the biggest difficulty is imagining the current political paradigm fixed in our minds over the years in a new and different circumstance that would embrace a completely different approach and be-

haviour. But then perhaps that may be essentially what we are looking for, more so than a different way of accounting the vote into seats. Certainly it would take parties and politicians some time to adjust, but perhaps not more than a few elections. During this time it is likely cooperation will go up and combativeness will go down. In any event, you will have the right to vote to return back to the old system after two elections if you want, so you really can’t lose. Do you have the courage to make change? This is your last chance, so dig down. In the end, for heavens sake folks, we have to evolve or we just make ourselves ever smaller in this world. Laura Roope Summerland

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OCTOBER 26, 2018

COMMUNITY

Bat Week has officially begun – be a bat superhero

PAULA RODRIGUEZ DE LA VEGA OKANAGAN COMMUNITY BAT PROGRAM

As Halloween approaches, images of scary, blood-sucking bats become common place. This year, counter these myths and support bats by participating in International Bat Week (October 24-31). Bat Week is an opportunity to celebrate these amazing animals and their benefits, from eating insect pests to pollinating the agave plant used to make tequila. Take a moment to learn about the many ways bats contribute to our lives, and what you can do locally for bats, at www.batweek.org or through the BC Community Bat Program at at www.bcbats.ca. Host a bat party, learn about bats by visiting the Peachland Visitor Centre bat colony, take a walk along the Peachland bat house interpretive trail, visit your local nature centre, clean-up a wetland… there are many ways to participate. “Bats help us - but now they need

our help” says Paula Rodriguez de la Vega, Okanagan Coordinator for the BC Community Bat Program. “The conservation of bats in BC has always been important, since over half the species in this province are considered at risk. With the discovery of White-nose Syndrome in Washington State, bat conservation is more important than ever.” White-nose Syndrome (WNS) is a disease caused by an introduced fungus, first detected in North America in a cave in New York in 2006. Since it was discovered, it has spread to 33 states and 7 provinces in North America, decimating bat populations along the way. “Luckily, WNS is not yet in BC” continues Rodriguez de la Vega, “But we are preparing for its arrival by raising awareness about bats, working with landowners who have bats in buildings, enhancing bat habitat, and monitoring populations.” Monitoring for WNS will continue this winter, with Community Bat Programs requesting reports of dead bats or sightings of winter

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bat activity starting November 1. You can report sightings at www. bcbats.ca, okanagan@bcbats.ca, or 1-855-922-2287 ext.13. In partnership with the BC Ministry of Environment, and funded by the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, Habitat Stewardship Program, and the South Okanagan Conservation Fund, the BC Community Bat Program – Okanagan Region provides information about bats in buildings, conducts site visits to advise landowners on managing bats in buildings, coordinates the Annual Bat Count, and offers educational programs on bats. Kids can make bat masks with BEEPS during Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday. Bat Chats are also available Oct. 29 at the Visitor Centre. Limited space at 10:30 am Bat Chat, availability at 12:30 pm Chat. Preregistration required at A LITTLE BROWN bat with fungal growth, associated with White-Nose the Visitor Centre visitpeachland@ Syndrome, on its muzzle. Photo by Larisa Bishop-Boros gmail.com

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OCTOBER 26, 2018

Derelict car on Fur Brigade Trail given some TLC

MARTYNE BOUTOT

DETERMINED VOLUNTEER

On Thanksgiving Saturday, a group of determined volun-

teers hiked up the Fur Brigade Trail in Peachland with a mission: to convert an unsightly rusted car into a charming

and unique guest book. Armed with wire brushes and paint cans, they transformed an eyesore into an eye-catching element of the trail. They also picked up several bags of garbage from around the site. In centuries past, the Fur Brigade Trail was used by fur traders who would transport their pelts from Northern BC all the way down to the Columbia River. Over recent years, the Districts of Peachland and Summerland,

and the Regional District of the Central Okanagan have improved the trail with the view to make it one of the most important hiking trails in the Central Okanagan. The trail is wide and relatively easy to hike; the elevation gain from the Peachland trail head to the summit is approximately 300 meters, over 4 kilometers. The views along the trail and at the summit are breathtaking, with a panorama that encompasses Kelowna to Naramata and

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LOCAL HISTORIAN As a member of the Peachland Historical Society and resident of Peachland since 1947 I would like to briefly give the real reason the Peachland School was saved in spite of some councilors at the time suggesting it’s demolition. The last Primary classes were there in 2005 and once it was empty it was only used occasionally for fire practice and a few other events including a huge School Reunion in 2008, the 100th Anniversary of its opening. Many long time Peachland pioneers were in attendance and sadly no longer with us. There were many citizens who wanted the school not only saved, but renovated and put to good use. A group of citizens had meetings and put forward their recommendation to council. A video was made of the very successful Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre in Qualicum Beach. Council were advised

to draw a lesson from that. Knowlegeable citizens were aware of about 2000 bats in the school attic and the other fact that the structure was solid and retained most of its original siding (stuccoed over in early 1940’s) Thanks to the mayor at the time, Keith Fielding, the suggestion from the CEO of the Boys and Girls Club, that it would be a great center for youth. There was a visit from the Provincial Wildlife biologist Aaron Read indicating that the bats were a protected species and the building could not be destroyed. The conclusion was that if funds could be acquired from the Provincial and Federal government, and the Municipality—then restoration could go ahead. Grants were obtained on the basis of a restored building being used by the entire community, in particular the Arts Council, Boys and Girls Club, and other community groups. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

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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. 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 250-826-0230 kymandalu.b@yasodharayoga.org. 50+ Centre - Halloween Potluck Friday, October 26 at 6 pm please bring a dish to share and your own dishes and cutlery. Prizes for the best costumes! Variety singers at 7 pm. Angel Bazaar- Saturday, November 3 from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm at the Peachland Community Centre. St. Margaret’s church is having their annual Angel Bazaar. Admission is by donation to the Peachland Food Bank. Come for Lunch — serving soup, chili, sweets and beverage.

MONDAYS

KARATE CLASS

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

HATHA YOGA

FITNESS ROOM

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

UKELELE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

6-7 pm at the Little Schoolhouse

50+ Activity Centre

POWER UP & OPEN GYM

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

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

7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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

PICKLEBALL DROP IN

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

PICKLEBALL DROP IN

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

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5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

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WEDNESDAYS

FITNESS ROOM

STRETCH, BALANCE & CORE

FAMILY MULTI SPORT

YOGA

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

MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE

CARPET BOWLING

10 am, 50+ Activity Ctre

PICKLEBALL (3.5)

AA 12-1 pm,

MINI BATTERS T-BALL

4:30-5:15 pm. Community Centre

SPIN, CORE, STRETCH

5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre

50+ Activity Centre

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

PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1-3 pm, Community Centre

9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church

TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS

9:30 am, $2 Drop in Peachland Legion. Hosted by Peachland Wellness Ctre. Beginners welcome

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT

10 am-12 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

PICKLEBALL (3.5)

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

IRON & SILK

10:45 am 50+ Activity Centre

FALL STORY TIME

11:15 am Peachland Library

ZUMBA

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

ROTARY CLUB PEACHLAND

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+)

PICKLEBALL DROP IN

BARGAIN BIN

FRIDAYS

10 am, 50+ Activity Centre

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

MEAT DRAW

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

FITNESS ROOM

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre

50+ FITNESS

9:15 am, $5 Drop in. Please bring a mat. 50+ Activity Centre

FLOW YOGA

9-10 am, 4th Street Place

THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10-11 am, Community Centre

CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME

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

MEAT DRAW

PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5)

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

WELLNESS CIRCLE

7 pm, Peachland Museum

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

THURSDAYS

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

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

COFFEE GROUP

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

FITNESS ROOM

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

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

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

MINI KICKERS SOCCER

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

MINI KICKERS SOCCER

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

POUND

ART CLUB 12 pm,

50+ Activity Centre 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

1-3 pm, Community Centre

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

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

SATURDAYS

BINGO 6:45 pm

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SUNDAY BREAKFAST

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

PEACHLAND UNITED

10 am, St. Margaret’s Church

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE

PASSION 4 ART

LADIES COFFEE & CRIB

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP

FITNESS ROOM

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

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

50+ FITNESS

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SUNDAYS

10 am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank

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

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

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

YOGA (BEGINNERS)

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

LIONS DEN MEETING

TEEN DROP IN

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ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP

9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church

UKELELE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

6-8 pm, 4th St Place

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

BARGAIN BIN

YOUTH BOXING CLUB

1-3 pm, Community Centre

CARPET BOWLING

Service: 10 am, United Church

PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5)

6-7 pm, the Little Schoolhouse

9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church

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

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

9:15 am, $5 Drop in. Please bring a mat. 50+ Activity Ctre

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BARGAIN BIN

KARATE CLASS

THERAPEUTIC YOGA

1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre 4:30-6:30 pm, Community Centre

6-7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

9:05-11 am, Community Centre

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

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

CLOG DANCING

9:30 am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church 10-11 am, Community Centre

TWEEN DINNER NIGHT

5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre

SPIN & SCULPT

50+ Activity Centre by donation

1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

8-9 am, Community Centre

PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5)

9:15-10 am, Community Centre

SOCIAL BRIDGE

SPIN, CORE, STRETCH

9-10 am, 4th Street Place

TAI CHI noon,

1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

INDOOR WALKING

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

11 am-1 pm, Community Centre

CHESS

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

MONDAY MORNING COFFEE

FLOW YOGA

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

Grades 4-7, 4:30-7:30 pm $3/session or $10/month Boys and Girls Club

Every Third Tuesday of the month, by Appointment. Call 250-763-8008 Ext. 151 Hosted by the Peachland Wellness Ctre

10-11 am, Peachland Wellness Ctre

SUNSHINE SINGERS

PICKLEBALL DROP IN

TUESDAYS

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

1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

7 pm, $4 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre

POUND

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

CONTRACT BRIDGE

LINE DANCING

6:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre

MEDITATION

1-3 pm, Community Centre

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

WOOD CARVERS

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

PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5)

ZUMBA

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

9:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL DROP IN

MAHJONG 1:15 pm,

6-7 pm Community Centre

The Great Russian Influence in Music - with a “Special Creative HALLOWEEN TWIST” music-arts cultural showcase event with A Touch of Austria traditional culinary delights. October 28, 2-4:30 pm at Ad Lib Art Gallery, 3063 Bridlehill Drive, West Kelowna. RSVP. $17 per person, per session. Tel. 250-768-1404 www.claudiakargl.com Beginners Acrylic Series - The Peachland Community Arts Council is sponsoring a Beginners Acrylic Series with Roberta Farrelly on Monday afternoons at the Little Schoolhouse. Monday Nov 5 – December 20. Please register with Sharon at themcphees@telus.net or call 250-767-6556. Christmas Craft Fair - The Peachland Wellness Centre is again putting on the annual Christmas Craft Fair at the Peachland Community Centre on November 24th from 9:00 am. to 3:00 pm. As with all great things, the Christmas Craft Fair is getting bigger and better. Come and enjoy this fabulous day as the Peachland Wellness Centre joins with other community groups to make up the Peachland Christmas Markets.

FITNESS ROOM

PEACHLAND BAPTIST

PICKLEBALL (2.5-3.5) 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

PEACHLAND VIEW

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Peachland

Classifieds BUSINESS SERVICES

NOTICE

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

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All donations are welcome & appreciated, except large furniture.

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

R. BROWN ELECTRICAL

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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

House Sitter Available

Retired 50 something police officer available for house sitting in Peachland and surrounding. Own a property in Peachland however open to any Okanagan opportunities. Pet friendly

CALL or TEXT 403-850-2705

4th Meridian Auctions & Vintage Shop Now Accepting Consignments of Fine Art + we buy quality antiques & vintage items ~ We host regular online art auctions & sell art, furniture + collectibles directly at our shop & showroom in the Cannery Trade Centre 104 - 1475 Fairview Road, Penticton

Open Tuesday - Friday 11 - 4 or by appointment: 250-462-4969 or 250-488-0850 www.4thmeridianvintage.ca | www.4thmeridian.ca

Call 250 767 7771 or email admin@peachlandview.com

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FOR SALE Truck 1999 Ford Ranger king cab 4x4 Cruise and power windows AM/FM Radio & Cassette/CD

255 000 km Price $3200 and Homemade truck box (utility trailer) Price $200

250-767-6043 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Trouble Walking? Hip or knee Replacement? or conditions causing restrictions in daily activities? $2,000 tax credit, $40,000 refund cheque/rebates. Disability Tax Credit. 1-844-453-5372.

SAWMILLS

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End wall included. Pioneer Steel

1-855-212-7036 www.pioneersteel.ca

EMPLOYMENT

Hiring Labour And Carpenter Helpers

to start immediately in Peachland. Call 250-809-4027

Now Hiring

Full Time and Part Time Cooks and Cashiers. $12.65 to start—all shifts. Apply in restaurant with resume or at www.aw.ca

Class 1 Log Hauler Processor Operator Grapple Skidder Operator Competitive Wages, Beneﬁts & Accommodations info@lydellg Email: info@lydellgroup.ca Phone: 780-542-6019 Fax: 780-542-6739 Drayton Valley, Alberta www.lydellgroup.ca

WANTED

Wanted to Buy $$$$$$ Wooden Model Ship / Plane Kits in the box. (never yet built) Call Jerry at 250-215-7400

Get your message to 3600 homes and businesses... Advertise on the classifieds page of the Peachland View! Phone 250-767-7771 or email admin@peachlandview.com

Peachland

Places of Faith Peachland United Church

St. Margaret’s Anglican 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

We are wheelchair accessible

BAPTIST CHURCH

“Let Us Worship Together”

Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Tuesday Morning

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

(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.

BELONG, BE LOVED, BELIEVE, BE JESUS

Pastor: Ian McLean

4464 4th Street

welcome

(St. Margaret’s Anglican Church building)

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VOLUNTEER

50+Activity Centre

...is looking for a temporary volunteer bookkeeper, December 2018 to March 2019. Computer skills and some accounting knowledge, 2 hours/week. Contact 250-767-9133 or 50plusactivitycentre@gmail.com

250-767-2206

Ages 3 through Grade 6 www.gracelutherankelowna.com

PEACHLAND

4421 4th Street

Grace Lutheran Church

TRANSCRIPTION!

A&W

NOW HIRING:

MEDICAL

Wednesdays Sept to May

Ladies Bible Study 9:30 am Dr. Gord Denison PASTOR

peachlandbaptist.com

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

bcyukon-al-anon.org al-anon.alateen.org

PEACHLAND VIEW

OCTOBER 26, 2018

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Stone Temple Pilots & Co.

Pet of the Week

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

South Okanagan/Similkameen SPCA

Name: Skye Age: 2 Years ID 471450 Cat- Male Domestic Short Hair

Skye

came into the shelter with 110 other cats. He is quite shy but is very food motivated which is great for helping with trust building. Skye needs to go to a home that understands that it will take time for him to warm up to his full potential. Come in and meet this handsome boy and see if he would be a great addition to your family!