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LOTS OF HeART: Shuan Boo (left), Deborah Livingstone and Richard Smith are ready for Peachland’s biggest annual art event. The HeARTS Festival kicks off Monday, and there’s something for every artist, or wannabe artist. These particular hearts were carved by Boo and painted by Smith. They’re made from the yellow cedar from the new Peachland pier. For a roundup of what’s going on, see story on Pg. 6, as well as the insert in this week’s paper.

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Chamber loses tourism services manager

PEACHLAND VISITOR CENTRE, in the yellow schoolhouse on Beach Ave, is home to the Chamber of Commerce, the Peachland Art Gallery and the Boys and Girls Club. The district and the chamber have an operational agreement for running the visitor centre, but the contract is up in 2020.

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It’s a combination of unfortunate timing and uncertainty, say Chamber of Commerce officials who are unable to renew the contract for tourism services manager Joey Byatt, who left the position last week.

Chamber secretary Darlene Hartford said it was a tough decision, but one that had to be made. The Chamber operates the visitor centre, which the District of Peachland owns. Their operational contract is up for renewal next year, and because there may be other bids for another group to run the centre, it would have been irresponsible to renew Byatt’s contract.

“When the chamber realized all staff contracts and many equipment contracts were up for renewal this year, which is one year prior to the renewal of the Fee for Service (operational) contract, we realized there was a timing problem. We could not responsibly renew three and five-year contracts when the agreement had gone to tender and there would be other groups vying for the position of service provider.”

Payouts for the cancelled contracts would have been “huge,” she said, if the chamber loses the tender.

Although Byatt was aware her employment contract was up in April, the news was still very disappointing.

“If you have an employee that you think is doing a good job, and everyone is saying I’m doing a good job, and council is happy with the job I’m doing, and the community members are happy with the job I’m

“At no time did anyone come to council to say they doing, I would think that would be something that would be worthwhile to find the money to pay that needed a decision as soon as possible, because they may have to let Joey go. Her dismissal was a surprise person to do that job,” she said.

It just wasn’t in the budget, said Peachland Chamber to me.”

Rocksborough-Smith says they did approach counof Commerce president Rocky Rocksborough-Smith.

In order to be competitive for the tender, the cham- cil before last October’s municipal election, but they ber had to cut expenses, from purchasing to staffing did not specifically mention Byatt’s contract. They did however, ask council to and equipment. They are look into renewing their presently searching for a We are very sorry to lose Joey. operational contract with new tourism manager, at district. Council voted a reduced hourly rate.

I heartily recommend her and the to forward that decision “We are very sorry to the present council, lose Joey — I heartily recwish her success in whichever to who will eventually deal ommend her, and wish her success in whichevcareer path she may choose.” with the tendering process, which was triggered er career path she may -Rocky Rocksborough-Smith, due to a clause in the opchoose.”

Peachland Chamber of Commerce President erational agreement. The He said her work in request for proposals was establishing the visitor centre’s gift shop, her grant writing ability and her issued last August, and ended in late September. The process may take awhile, according to the mayor. ideas have served the community well.

As that process plays out in the background, those “She coordinated tourism events, organized familiarization tours, and worked closely with the who worked with Byatt in a variety of capacities, are Chamber of Commerce, local business and com- sad to see her go.

“Joey brought a breath of fresh air to Peachland munity groups on fundraisers and promotions,” and the Visitor Centre,” said Deborah Livingstone, Rocksborough-Smith said.

Considering all that work, Mayor Cindy Fortin was president of the Peachland Community Arts Council.

“Her enthusiasm and exciting ideas for any new surprised to hear about Byatt’s departure, saying that task or project is contagious and she generously gives if wages were the reason, that’s on the chamber.

“I had been asking for better clarification about of her free time to anyone who asks. We will miss her terribly.” wages every time they present to council,” she said.

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When you visit a place four times in a year, you kind of get the clue that it’s where you want to be.

For Joey Byatt, Peachland has always been a special place. But it was still a jump, moving to a new town, when one is used to living in corporate Calgary.

“When I’m out here, I’m always relaxed and happy,” she says, sitting down for a chat in the View office.

“And when some friends suggested I apply for a position that was available here in town, because they thought I’d be good at it, it went from there.”

That position, of course, was manager of tourism services for Peachland’s Visitor Information Centre, AKA the yellow schoolhouse everyone knows about on Beach Ave. Since the spring of 2015, she’s been the smiling face of the centre, welcoming visitors, of course, but also becoming a big part of Peachland in the process.

She’s been involved in everything from BEEPS to the wellness centre, the annual rubber ducky race, to the scarecrow festival. She’s the brains behind our indoor artisan markets and the biggest winter craft events our town has seen.

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SHE’S MOVING ON: Joey Byatt is no longer with the Visitor Information Centre, but is looking forward to what’s next.

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There’s lots of good memories, but now it’s time to move on. The Chamber of Commerce is unable to renew her contract, and so on Feb. 6, she left the visitor information centre for the last time.

“I’ve made so many great friends and I’ve made so many wonderful relationships that I appreciate my time there,” she says.

“I’m sad that it’s ended this quickly, and I’m sad that it ended this way. It’s a little disappointing and a little disheartening.”

It wasn’t an easy decision, says Darlene Hartford. She’s the chamber’s secretary, but also the president of BEEPS, and worked closely with Joey everything from special events and grant writing, to volunteering.

“Joey brought our Visitor Centre from bare bones to an elegant gift shop, a highly informative tourist venue and a historic interactive model that sets a precedence in the Okanagan,” she says.

“I have the highest regard for her professionalism, creativity and enthusiasm to keep on learning.”

Mayor Cindy Fortin agrees. Joey was the shining star of the visitor centre, she says, and her enthusiasm will be missed.

“She’s a cheerful, energetic and hard-working person who became the much-loved face of the visitor information centre,” she says, adding she called Joey as soon as she heard the news.

Deborah Livingstone, president of the Peachland Community Arts Council, is also sad to see her go. Joey brought a breath of fresh air to Peachland and the visitor centre, she says.

“Joey’s a very creative, funny and joyful person and we were hopeful we’d be working together for a long time to come. We will miss her terribly. We wish her every success in future endeavours and want to thank her for being such a good neighbour and friend.”

Good friends and good neighbours are a big part of what makes Peachland great, and although she’s no longer the face of the visitor centre, the relationships remain. Joey credits her co-worker, Jenn Oleniak for being a big contributor to the success the centre has seen in recent years. Oleniak is also moving on, but will stay for the next few weeks to tie up any loose ends.

“We were a really good team, and I think that’s what allowed the centre to do so well, and really, it was a big part of what made me enjoy my job,” Joey says.

The pair hopes to see as many of you as possible this Friday the 15th. They’re hosting a goodbye gathering at Beach Ave Café, starting at 4 p.m. Everyone’s invited, and anyone who wants to email well-wishes (or career opportunities!), can reach her at missjoeybyatt@outlook.com.

“There can only be something bigger, brighter and grander out there,” she says.

“So I’m open to opportunities. And I’m open to what the universe has in store because you never know what the next big adventure is going to be. And that’s what I really think is cool about this whole situation.”

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Rockslide a bypass blessing Dear Editor, I am sorry that there’s a closure of Hwy. 97 due to the rock slide between Peachland and Summerland as I’m sure that it has affected a number of people, but it sure has reduced traffic through Peachland. I wish that the pro-bypass

group would do a traffic count during the closure because I am sure that it would show an 80-90% reduction in traffic. I face the highway and I am looking forward to a bypass so we can have this reduced traffic all the time.

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BEACH AVE MEDICAL’S Dr John Brinkerhoff is retiring at the end of March Dear Editor, We would like to express our gratitude to Dr. Brinkerhoff, for his vision and implementation of a medical clinic with room for several doctors in Peachland. Such a blessing. This came about with much planning and insight, such as adding on to the existing clinic, and scouting for more doctors. Then came time to interview, with such questions to the applicants, who came from as far as Great Britain. One question stands out – will you commit to staying in

Connect Hearing, with hearing researcher Professor Kathy PichoraFuller at the University of Toronto, seeks participants who are over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids for a hearing study investigating factors that can inf luence better hearing. All participants will have a hearing test provided at no charge and if appropriate, the clinician may discuss hearing rehabilitation options including hearing aids.

Qualifying participants may also receive a demo of the latest hearing technology. The data collected from this study will be used to further our understanding of hearing loss and improve life-changing hearing healthcare across Canada.

Why participate in the hearing study? Hearing problems typically result from damage to the ear and researchers have spent decades trying to understand the biology behind hearing loss. More importantly, researchers now realize the need to better understand how hearing loss affects your everyday life*.

In this new hearing study, Professor Pichora-Fuller and her team are trying to find out how people learn to live with hearing loss and how new solutions could help these people take action sooner and live life more fully.

It is estimated that 46% of people aged 45 to 87 have some degree of hearing loss1, but most do not seek treatment right away. In fact, the average person with hearing loss will wait ten years before seeking help2 . This is because at the beginning stages of hearing loss people often find they can “get by” without help, however as the problem worsens this becomes increasingly harder to do. For some people this loss of clarity is only a problem at noisy restaurants or in the car, but for others it makes listening a struggle throughout the entire day.

By studying people who have difficulty hearing in noise or with television, we hope to identify key factors impacting these difficulties and further understand their influence on the treatment process.

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Peachland? Or are you considering this as a stepping stone. We feel the doctors and patrons were blindsided and put in a very compromising situation. This could have been done in a much more caring way. We know Dr. Brinkerhoff is capable of foresight and planning.

What happened? We are sad and disappointed to see the doctors go, as well as the front desk staff, who always met us with a smile.

Sincerely, -Lyle and Ingelise Harrison, Peachland.

If you are over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids, you can register to be a part of this new hearing study† by calling: 1.888.242.4892 or visiting connecthearing.ca/hearing-study.

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Ear and Hearing, 37, 92S-100S. † Study participants must be over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids. No fees and no purchase necessary. Registered under the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC. VAC, WCB accepted. 1. Cruickshanks, K. L., Wiley, T. L., Tweed, T. S., Klein, B. E. K., Klein, R, Mares-Perlman, J. A., & Nondahl, D. M. (1998). Prevalence of Hearing Loss in Older Adults in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin: The Epidemiology of Hearing Loss Study. Am. J. Epidemiol. 148 (9), 879-886. 2. National Institutes of Health. (2010).

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These volunteers have a lot of HeART HARD AT WORK: This year’s core group of volunteers planning the HeARTS Festival are Wayne Power (far left, wearing plaid), Richard Smith, Deborah Livingstone and Launna Vinnedge (both standing), Donna Kerbes, Lynn Herrin, Suzanna Glodjo, Sharon McPhee, Shelley Sweeney, Shuan Boo, Terry Moore, Tammie Sanderson, Joan Dupuis, Linda Swanson, and Phyllis Papineau.

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It’s a festival with a lot of art – and a lot of heart, too.

It’s time for the eighth-annual HeARTS festival, and organizer Deborah Livingstone says over the next week, Peachland’s arts community will beat with a love for creativity.

“We have a very exciting and vibrant community here,” she says, of the event, which starts Monday, Feb. 18 and wraps up on Sunday the 24th.

In between, there’s no shortage of artsy things to

see and do.

“The idea behind the festival is to showcase our smaller umbrella organizations in the community.

They may not have an annual show of their own and we want them to display their works and also attract new members,” Livingstone says. It’s also a huge nod to volunteers in our community – hundreds of hours are spent planning, creating and setting up for the week.

It all starts on the 18th, with a concert courtesy of the Variety singers at 11 a.m. at the 50+ Centre.

“Everyone is welcome and they also offer a beautiful lunch,” says Livingstone. And the room is

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Also on Monday, you’ll find artist Roberta Farrelly in the Little Schoolhouse. She’ll be conducting a free workshop for some of her students, and you’re welcome to come in and watch her guide them – and maybe learn something yourself! The Little Schoolhouse will be a busy place all week.

On Tuesday (the 19th), Wednesday and Thursday – another local artist, Wayne Power will be demonstrating different watercolour techniques.

The Peachland Library is offering an interesting opportunity on Tuesday – a blind date, of sorts.

Visitors can come in and pick a mystery book, wrapped in brown paper. You won’t know the title, but the librarian’s picks are going to be good!

On Wednesday, the Pincushion Quilt Guild is hosting an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the community centre.

Also at the community centre, you’ll find the Peachland Art Group hosting their open house on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come out and watch the artists work.

Friday is a setup day for the final weekend of the HeARTS Festival. An artists’ reception is also planned, and the Artisan’s showcase takes place Saturday the 23rd and Sunday, from 10 a.m to 4 p.m.

“We have changed things up a little this year,” Livingstone says.

“We are featuring more demonstrations in various art forms and have scheduled various demonstrations with the audience asked to participate.”

So, whether you’re interested in wood carving, needlework, sculpting, and even miniatures, it’s all there. And if painting is more your thing, there’s all kinds – from paint-off competitions, hands-on painting and even painting while blindfolded.

“There’s also music and gardening knowledge games planned with some great prizes,” says Livingstone, adding that master gardener Darlene Romano will be demonstrating seed planting techniques on Saturday and Sunday in the community centre’s banquet room at 1:30 p.m.

Saturday is a night out, starting with the Anna Jacyszyn Trio and their country jazz and blues sounds, starting at 5 p.m. at the art gallery. For $30, you can take in the concert, then head over to the Legion for a delicious dinner. If you want to buy tickets, they’re available at the art gallery, or by calling (250) 767-7422.

The final Sunday is all about the kids. There will be lots of cool things to check out in the banquet room from 1-3 p.m. Ancient paper quilling, cookie decorating and string art are just a few of the things going on. Pre-registration is appreciated for this by calling (250) 767-7422.

There’s a lot of art to see and do! Check out the insert in today’s paper to make sure you don’t miss out on the action.

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Budget, Beach Ave development and more weekend events: A roundup • Council on Tuesday gave first reading to a zoning bylaw that may pave the way for a mixed-use development on Beach Ave. An older single-family home currently sits on the property – at 4316 Beach Ave. The owners want to construct a mixed-used building that would have five residential units above a main floor commerical area, which would have two or three units. District planning staff informed council the first step is to redesignate the land to a new zone – CR2. The new zone establishes conditions consistent with the OCP. The building heights under this zone are lower, the setbacks from the street are further into the lot, and the building itself takes up less of the lot, when compared to a CR1 zone.

After some discussion, councillors voted to give first and second readings to the bylaw (Counc. Condon and Fielding voted against it). A public hearing will be scheduled so Peachlanders can have input on this new zoning. Specific details about the proposed development – and opportunities to weigh in on that – will come at a later date.

• It’s a sign of spring, when municipalities start sharpening their pencils, and Peachland is no exception. Councillors on Tuesday heard the monetary wish lists of each department during their Committee of the Whole meeting. It’s the first step in the budget planning process, with final adoption of the budget taking place in May. Stay tuned to the View as we highlight what council decides during this process.

• Peachland Recreation is hosting a heart smart event this coming week. On Tuesday the 19th, a heart attack and stroke awareness workshop will take place.

Learn how to recognize signs of a heart attack and stroke, from 6-9 p.m. at the Peachland 50+ Centre. A $5 cash donation will be accepted at the door, with the proceeds going to local initiatives. Spots are limited, so be sure to register by calling (250) 767-2133.

• It’s going to be a busy weekend in Peachland. The art gallery is opening one of their most popular annual exhibits, called Captured Images. In only four years, it’s become the largest fine art photography exhibition in the Okanagan. The opening is from noon to 3 p.m., and the exhibit runs until March 31.

• Once you’ve filled your eyes with art, walk through the visitor centre on your way out. They’re hosting an artisan market and bake sale. Local groups, including Peachland Elementary PAC, will be selling goodies, and every cent goes to a good cause! The sale goes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Peachland had another business break-in last week KRISTEN FRIESEN EDITOR

This time, it was Beach Ave’s Sunnyside grocery store.

Employee Jass Khattra says early last Wednesday, a phone call from his boss in Penticton alerted him to Peachland’s latest break-in. Security footage shows a man wearing a hoodie outside the store.

“It was around 3:30 in the morning,” Khattra said.

“He punched out the lock, but didn’t come inside. He left and then was back at 4:30. He stole two bottles of booze, a few smokes and the lottery tickets.”

No cash was taken during the break in, say Khattra, noting the footage shows that the man brought a Rubbermaid-type bin that he used to gather the stolen items. RCMP arrived within 10 minutes of the call.

A Burgundy mid-90s Dodge Ram pickup is associated with the crime.

Speaking with the View a few hours later as a repairman was fixing the store’s front door, Khattra said he’s OK, but fellow employees are a bit shaken.

“I’m from downtown Winnipeg, where this happens. It’s crazy, though,” he says of the rash of thefts Peachland has experienced.

SUNNYSIDE GROCERY STORE was broken into last week, but the door was fixed and they were open for business within hours. A couple of bottles of booze, some cigarettes and lottery tickets were taken, and it was all caught on the store’s security camera. West Kelowna RCMP are investigating.

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A better detour makes rockslide commute much easier KRISTEN FRIESEN EDITOR

This detour is a lot less painful.

Crews finished up work as promised on Callan Rd., and on Monday, drivers were able to go around the rockslide on Hwy. 97 between Peachland and Summerland. Officials say the new route adds minutes, not hours to the drive.

The detour, directly below the slide site, is protected by barriers above Callan Rd., and there’s a 30 km/h speed limit. Expect intermittent delays as crews continue their blasting work at the site.

Due to high winds and snowfall, there was a stop in scaling work on Tuesday afternoon.

As of Monday, there’s no word when the highway will reopen.

“We are doing everything possible to reopen Hwy. 97 as soon as it’s safe,” says a release from BC Transportation and Infrastructure.

NOT OPEN YET: Crews are busy conducting blasts and scaling work to free loose rock and

determine the stability of the area, after a rockslide closed Hwy. 97 between Peachland and Summerland. As this was written, there was no indication the highway would reopen anytime soon.

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Through rockslides, snow and lots of newsprint: These View staffers are AWESOME!

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are awesome members of the View team. Last week, our delivery driver Jim faced the long detour, before Callan Rd. opened earlier this week.

It took him more than three and a half hours to get our papers to Peachland, where our stuffer team immediately went to work. People like these three (plus, our other stuffer Blyuma who is away), are what makes our little newspaper part of what Peachland is about.

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Lots of love at the 50+ Centre this month February is Heart Month and we have some activities and programs at the 50+ Activity Centre that will warm your heart, keep you healthy and give you the know how on heart attacks and strokes.

The Peachland Variety Singers will be performing a “Mini-Love-In” Concert, Monday Feb. 18, along with the Peachland Quilters and Needlework show from 11 am–3 pm. Lunch will be served.

The BC Ambulance will be hosting an interactive workshop, Feb. 19 from 6 pm–9 pm on how to recognize the signs of heart attacks and strokes, and hands on CPR training. Cost is a $5.00 donation, coffee and tea will be provided. For more information and to register please call 250-767-2133.

Don’t forget to check our monthly Activity Calendar for heart healthy activities. Mondays we offer Yoga, Taking Off Pound Sensibly (TOPS) and Tai Chi; Tuesdays there’s Carpet Bowling and Line Dancing; Wednesdays we have Stretch Balance Core, 50+Fitness, and Cloggers; Thursdays Yoga Foundations and Iron and Silk; Fridays 50+Fitness and Yoga; Saturdays Carpet Bowling. Bring a friend

and enjoy an activity together. There is a drop in fee for some of the activities. Give us a call in the office if you would like more information.

If you are looking for an evening out with friends or want to meet some new people, everyone is welcome to our monthly Potlucks. This month it will be held Friday, Feb. 22 at 6 pm, along with the Peachland and District Retirement Society AGM. Bring some food to share along with your own dishes, and cutlery. Don’t forget there’s a birthday draw and a 50/50 draw. Donations are welcome.

Did you know the 50+ Activity Centre has a Mobile Hearing Aid Clinic? Sound Advice Mobile Hearing Aid Clinic is held the first Friday of each month from 9 am–noon. If you’d like to schedule an appointment call Adam Verwey at 778-5315213. Hearing tests are free. Adam will be holding an information session, Feb 28 at 10:30 am. Learn how hearing works and how to understand a hearing test, as well as making smart hearing aid purchases.

Wishing you a Happy Valentine’s Day and a Heart Healthy Month!

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Macy is a sweet girl who came into the shelter with her brother, Chico, due to a lack of pet-friendly housing. Macy can be wary

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Local Events and Activities: Send the information for your Peachland event to admin@peachlandview.com The Peachland Library - During the month of February the Peachland Library would like to celebrate broadcaster Stuart McLean’s contribution to Canadian literature and culture by offering a variety of his works to borrow and by holding a draw for a boxed set of Vinyl Café books. Do you have a favourite Vinyl Café story?

We would love to hear about it.

HeARTS Festival - HeARTS Festival is a weeklong festival, running from February 18-24 with a variety of events occurring all week. The festival culiminates on the weekend (Feb 23-24) at the Community Centre with an Artisan Showcase from 10 am-4 pm daily. There will be art demonstrations, a quilt trunk show, blindfolded painting and children’s activities (Sunday only Feb 24 from 1-3 pm). The children’s activities are: cookie decorating, paper quilling, iris folding, string art and acrylic painting with tape resist. Please pre-register your child by calling the Art Gallery at 250-767-7422 to ensure we have enough materials.

Art Show - Peachland Arts Council will host Captured Images – February 16 – March 31. Open Tuesday and Saturday 9-4 pm, also Sundays 10–4 pm. Open House Saturday, Feb 16th from Noon–3 pm. Everyone

MONDAYS FITNESS ROOM

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

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

HATHA YOGA

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

11 am-12 pm, 4th Street Place

AYURVEDA YOGA

IMMERSED YOGA

FRIDAYS

YOUTH BOXING CLUB

MAHJONG 1:15 pm,

PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5)

TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

6-7 pm Community Centre

6-8 pm, 4th St Place

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

7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5)

6:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre

VARIETY SINGERS

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

9:05-11 am, Community Centre

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

LADIES MORNING COFFEE

10-11:15 am, Peachland Wellness Ctre

PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5)

11 am-12 pm, 4th Street Place

ZUMBA GOLD

11 am-12 pm, 4th Street Place

TAI CHI noon,

50+ Activity Centre by donation

MEDITATION GROUP

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

POUND

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

PICKLEBALL DROP IN

KCR COMMUNITY RESOURCES IMMIGRANT SERVICES

Every Third Tuesday of the month, by Appointment.

Call 250-763-8008 Ext. 151 Hosted by the Peachland Wellness Ctre

YOGA

8-9 am 50+ Activity Center

FLOW YOGA

9-10 am, 4th Street Place

FREERIDE SPIN

MINI BATTERS T-BALL 3:45-4:30 pm registered Community Centre

MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE

PICKLEBALL (3.5)

THERAPEUTIC YOGA CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME

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

CARPET BOWLING

10 am, 50+ Activity Ctre

SENIORS STRETCH & STRENGTH

4:30-6:30 pm, Community Centre

11-11:45 am 4th Street Place

SPIN, CORE, STRETCH

AA 12-1 pm,

5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre

KARATE CLASS

6-7 pm at the Little Schoolhouse

FAMILY MULTI SPORT

FITNESS ROOM

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

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

HIIT FIT

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

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre

SPIN, CORE, STRETCH

5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre

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

CLOG DANCING

PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5)

9:15-10 am, Community Centre

CHESS

(Drop In) 3:45-4:45 pm, Community Centre

6-7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

9:05-11 am, Community Centre

KARATE CLASS

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

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: 10 am-11:30 am, 2nd and 4th Gary 250-767-3491 Wed. of each month Peachland Wellness Ctre CENTRAL OKANAGAN

WELLNESS CIRCLE

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

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

COFFEE GROUP

50+ Activity Centre

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB

PICKLEBALL DROP IN

8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre

1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

10:45 am 50+ Activity Centre

YOGA (FOUNDATIONS) BARGAIN BIN

9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church

ROTARY CLUB PEACHLAND

12-1:30 pm, Gasthaus Restaurant.

Everyone welcome

AA 12 pm,

DROP IN

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

SUNDAYS FITNESS ROOM

BARGAIN BIN

THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10-11 am, Community Centre

CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME

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

YOGA (BEGINNERS)

PEACHLAND UNITED Service: 10 am, United Church

ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP 10 am, St. Margaret’s Church

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE

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

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

10 am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank

PASSION 4 ART

PEACHLAND BAPTIST

PICKLEBALL (3.75+)

ART CLUB 12 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

ENERGY FOR WELLNESS

1-3 pm, Community Centre

UKELELE 1:15 pm,

12 pm 50+ Activity Centre

50+ Activity Centre

LADIES COFFEE & CRIB

50+ Activity Centre

1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

TEEN DROP IN

PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5)

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

MEAT DRAW

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

MINI KICKERS SOCCER

MINI KICKERS SOCCER

POUND

6:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre

BINGO 6:45 pm 50+ Activity Centre (doors open 5:30 pm) PICKLEBALL DROP IN

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

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

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

9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church

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

MEAT DRAW

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

ZUMBA

11:15 am Peachland Library

CARPET BOWLING

10 am, uhjynbv 50+ Activity Centre

FREERIDE SPIN

9:15-10 am, Commmunity Centre

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FALL STORY TIME

THURSDAYS 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

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

IRON & SILK

9-10 am, 4th Street Place

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

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

8-9 am, Community Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.5)

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

FITNESS ROOM

INDOOR WALKING

9:15 am, $5 Drop in.

Please bring a mat.

50+ Activity Centre

MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP

7 pm, Peachland Museum

FITNESS ROOM

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 50+ FITNESS

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

1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

WEDNESDAYS

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

by Peachland Wellness Ctre.

Beginners welcome

SUNSHINE SINGERS

SOCIAL BRIDGE

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

NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING

1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL DROP IN

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

10 am-12 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

STRETCH, BALANCE & CORE

10-11 am, Community Centre

CONTRACT BRIDGE

7 pm, $4 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre

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

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5)

1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

LINE DANCING

PICKLEBALL DROP IN

FITNESS ROOM

CONTRACT BRIDGE

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

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

TUESDAYS

1-3 pm, Community Centre

1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

ZUMBA

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

1-3 pm, Community Centre

50+ Activity Centre

POWER UP & OPEN GYM

WOOD CARVERS

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre

Welcome. 30 local photographers showcasing 68 works.

Heart and Stroke Awareness Workshop - Tuesday, February 19, 6-9 pm, at the 50+ Activity Centre. $5 Donation. Register by calling 250-767-2133. Only 40 spots available so register early.

Music Appreciation At Its Best - Saturday, February 23, 4-5:30 pm. Stunning musical performances from around the world to “wow” both adult & child with delicious desserts! RSVP Cost $25.00 for 2 incl. canvas & music-art project for child. 250-768-1404 www.childrenspiano-artscorner.com AD LIB Art Gallery, 3063 Bridlehill Drive, West Kelowna Beginners’ Acrylic Series - Roberta Farrelly will continue her Beginners’ Acrylic Series starting on February 25, Monday 12:30–3:30 pm at the Little Schoolhouse. This six week series is open to all adults and is an easy introduction to acrylic painting with an accomplished teacher. Please pre-register with Sharon at themcphees@telus.net or call 250-767-6556.

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

PICKLEBALL (2.5-3.5) 12-2 pm, Community Centre

THE PEACHLAND WALKING CLUB

1-3 pm, Community Centre

1 pm, for details visit peachlandtrekkers.ca

LEGO TIME (ALL AGES)

UKELELE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

TOTAL BODY TABATA

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

3-4 pm, Peachland Library

4-5 pm, 4th Street Place

FEEL GOOD FRIDAYS

PICKLEBALL (3.75+)

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

2-4 pm, Community Centre

SATURDAYS

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

FITNESS ROOM

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

BARGAIN BIN

9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH

LEARN TO SPEAK SPANISH

2-3 pm (Beginner) 3:15-4:15 pm(Intermediate) Community Centre

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Here’s to our local businesses, old and new: Chamber Thirty-nine businesses were inaugural members of Peachland Chamber of Commerce with the signing of the charter in 1999. Records indicate this membership expanded to seventy in the first year earning an honourable distinction. Today chamber membership has more than quadrupled the charter numbers and alongside the chamber, reaching the 20-year milestone, are many local businesses who continue to operate daily under their original name, by their original owners. These include Wes Bedford of Peachland Pharmacy, Dan Hancharuk of DJ Plumbing, Don McRae of Peachland Dental and Margaret Dushenko of Dragonfly and Amber. Of the thirty-nine charter businesses some continue to operate under a new name but also celebrate at least two decades of success. These include Peachland Signal now the View, Greta Ranch Vineyards now Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards and Rose Foster’s Mostly Crafts became On Beach Boutique in partnership with her daughter Kelly.

Shirley Geiger, now a retired agent of Coldwell Banker, was formerly the 1999 Chamber member SHMRGL Holdings Ltd with her husband, Gary. The Todd’s continue to operate the only campsite within the District’s boundaries but the name of Todd’s Tent Town, which was familiar to generations of returning campers, was changed to Todd’s RV & Camping to accommodate the change in camping trend from tents to recreational vehicles. Also, larger companies and franchises have stepped in changing Peachland Insurance Brokers, owned by Lorraine Bergman and her daughters Laura and Caroline, to Johnston Meier Insurance Agencies.

Peachland Home and Garden became Ace Hardware under original owner Tim Stubbert, while boat rentals and marine gas services are now provided by Dockside Marine rather than Peachland Water Sports. Twenty-year chamber businesses that have experienced a change in ownership only, and have retained their names are IGA, Sunnyside Market and Canadian 2 For 1 Pizza. The only community organization holding a charter membership is Peachland Community Arts Council who currently operates the impressive Mary Smith Gallery.

Earlier services in Peachland included a gas station, florist, laundromat and private Fitness Club. The loss of these services reflects the struggles of small business and confirms that business longevity is dependent on the support of its community. This is especially true of small communities like Peachland where demographics indicate many working residents drive away to jobs in neighbouring communities or other regions and provinces, and that a substantial segment of the population is snowbirds. The success of the Chamber and its charter businesses is a direct result of your support and for that your business community thanks you. Next week’s issue of the View will highlight the Chamber’s twenty-year role in tourism, showcasing its history of events and attractions, as well as announcing upcoming anniversary celebrations. If anyone has been overlooked in this article, please contact the Chamber at peachlandchamber@ gmail.com so that you and your business can receive the recognition you deserve.

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