Peachland View February 8, 2019

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HIP HOP HOORAY: Grade 3, 4 and 5 students at Peachland Elementary strike a pose after their first hip hop dance class earlier this week. All

Peachland Elementary students are being treated to morning dance sessions, thanks to Kelowna’s Village Dance Studio. The kids will be working on a routine, and after that they’ll be ready for the fame that comes with their new moves. See more on Pg .6.

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NEWS

FOG ON THE WATER: It was a cold one last Tuesday, wasn’t it? The lake was a beautiful blue with the fog rising. We’ll save the Deep Purple imagery for the summer months of smoke on the water, and (hopefully not) fire in the sky.

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Watch your electricity use in cold temps: BC Hydro KRISTEN FRIESEN EDITOR

Spirit of Peachland Civic Awards Nominations are now open for the Spirit of Peachland Civic Awards.

The deadline for nominations is Friday March 8th.

Nomination forms and details on the award categories can be found online at www.peachland.ca/civic-awards The awards honour individuals and organizations for outstanding contributions and achievements during 2018.

Nomination categories include: v Citizen of the Year v Youth Citizen of the Year v Unsung Hero v Lifetime Services v Peachland Excellence Awards (recognizing achievements in sports, arts, culture, community service & more) v Green Citizen of the Year

v Wedding Anniversary (Peachland Residents celebrating 50, 60, or 70th wedding anniversary) v Freedom of the Municipality (Peachland Residents who have reached their 100th birthday or to residents who have lived in Peachland for > 75 years)

Finalists and award recipients will be honoured Friday, May 3rd at the Peachland Community Centre and District Office.

Completed packages can be returned:

v by email to legislativeclerk@peachland.ca v to the District Office (5806 Beach Ave) v to the Community Centre (4450 6th Street) For more information visit www.peachland.ca or call 250-767-2133.

While we’re dealing with frosty windows, frozen cars and finding ways to keep warm, BC Hydro is predicting a spike in electricity demand for the colder days ahead.

Minus double-digit temperatures earlier this week increased demand by 13% on Feb. 3 and 4, compared to the same days the week before. And with colder than normal temps expected over the next few days, the demand for electricity is expected to remain high.

“BC Hydro is forecasting peak hourly demands in the range of 9,600 megawatts to 10,000 megawatts. The highest hourly peak demand was recorded on Jan. 3, 2017 when consumption reached 10,194 megawatts,” said a spokesperson in a news release.

Weekday evenings between 4 and 8 p.m. are the peak hours for electricity consumption during the winter months. There’s a few tips to reduce your strain on the system: • Keep the thermostat at the ideal temperature: The thermostat should be set at 16C when away from home or sleeping, 18C when cooking or doing housework and 21C when relaxing at home.

• Installing draftproofing: Gaps and cracks around doors and windows let cold air into the home and warm air out.

• Draftproofing can reduce heat loss by up to 10%.

• Closing curtains, blinds and drapes: This can provide an extra level of insulation to reduce cold drafts from entering your home through the windows.

For more ways to save energy and money this winter, visit powersmart.ca.

Spirit of Peachland Civic Awards Get Involved!

If you are a member of a Peachland Community Group, you can volunteer to be a part of the Spirit of Peachland Awards Selection Committee. This committee will review the nominations and make recommendations to Council regarding the winners. For more information or to volunteer on the Committee contact Cheryl at 250-767-2133 or email cwiebe@peachland.ca Nominations are being accepted until Friday, March 8, 2019 at 12:00 noon.

For nomination information visit www.peachland.ca.

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Morning person? Here’s a chance to help!

The Peachland Wellness Centre’s Sunday Breakfast was founded by the late Jerry Dober. Jerry wanted to find a way to provide support and fellowship to individuals in the community who don’t always have someone to share a meal with. He also saw a need to provide an affordable meal to many in the community to start their day. Jerry set this up with money from his own pocket and began the Sunday morning breakfast adventure at the Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC). It soon became a success as others helped and the patrons grew.

Many patrons come on their own and meet and make new friends or meet up with family or old friends. What a great way to connect and build fellowship. We want Sunday Breakfast to continue providing this opportunity for people to come together.

The Sunday Breakfast has also become a small fundraiser that helps to support other PWC programs and services and is run completely by volunteers. It has had the good fortune of many committed volunteers over the years who have dedicated their valuable time and cheerful demeanor to the Sunday Breakfast. Volunteers are scheduled on average, one Sunday a month. The volunteers come together and enjoy the socializing with a smile or a joke at the same time as they prepare and serve the

meal to the many patrons. In 2018 PWC served 1,153 breakfasts! Thank you, Sunday Breakfast volunteers for making this program so great.

PWC will only be able continue the smooth running of the program if there are 4 full ‘teams’ of 6 covering the breakfasts. There is a need for episodic back-up volunteers available for short notice calls when someone is unable to make their shift. At the moment there are 3 full shifts of fabulous volunteers who cover the Sundays, but more are needed in order to keep it going. There is a need for another full team of volunteers. Think of the fun you and your family or a group of your friends could have providing this service to the community! What a great way to give back! We need you and are hopeful that another team can be added to our compliment of outstanding volunteers! We don’t want to overwork the volunteers that we have.

The Sunday Breakfast offers an affordable home-cooked meal where everyone is welcome from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Please think about volunteering and bring your friends or family along. Call or drop in to the Peachland Wellness Centre any time, Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or call 250-767-0141 for more information.

-Sherry Kendrick

HE STARTED IT, and now Peachland Wellness Centre volunteers are continuing the Sunday breakfast tradition Jerry Dober created. Although he’s since passed away (this photo is from 2013), his wish, that Peachlanders don’t dine alone, is alive and well.

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It seems like a bad dream now, but all Robyn Kenefick needs to do is look out the window of her Robinson Pl. home, and she remembers one of the scariest moments of her life.

A quiet Friday night watching TV was suddenly interrupted by a knock at the door, and a stranger telling her to get out — the neighbour’s house was on fire.

“By the time I was able to pick up the phone, there was a wall of flames next door.

It was horrifying,” she says of the Jan. 18 blaze, which destroyed the garage and part of the attic of her next door neighbour’s house, at 5190 Robinson Pl. As the View previously reported, the two homeowners made it out of the fire, but a dog sadly did not. The cause of the fire hasn’t been determined.

It’s been a sad, stressful time. After some reflection, Kenefick realized there’s also opportunity to be thankful for what we have in Peachland — some amazing firefighters who really care about our community. So, she walked into our office a few days ago to place an ad.

“The fire department was able to contain the big fire and our home was spared due to the great hard work of Chief Dennis and the other firemen,” Kenefick says in the ad, in this week’s paper.

“Words cannot begin to say how grateful we (the neighbourhood) are and even during it all, they kept us informed.”

Considering our first responders are the ones who see us during some of our worst moments, Craig says the words of thanks mean a lot.

“It’s always good to hear,” he says.

Helping people through the emotional trauma encountered during an emergency like a house fire, is actually part of the training the men and women of Peachland’s Fire and Rescue Service receive. It’s also part of being in a small town, Craig says.

“We’re fortunate that being in a smaller, tight-knit community, there’s a real focus on that mental and emotional side of things, and making sure people in our community are looked after.”

He says the Jan. 18 blaze, in which every piece of Peachland’s firefighting apparatus responded, was a lesson on what you should do when a neighbour is in trouble.

“As we arrived and were getting organized, neighbours were already there and taking care of each other. They supported us by getting people inside and we want to thank them for that.”

We’re a town of retirees and young families, says Craig, and that’s all the more reason to connect with those who live nearby.

“We have a variety of ages here, so it’s important to know our neighbours so when there’s an evacuation situation, or a house fire, there’s a plan in place so we can take-

care of each other.”

Back at Robinson Pl., Kenefick hasn’t seen her next door neighbours since the fire, but she still feels for them.

“I can’t image how they felt that night,” she says.

“I thought I was going to lose everything.

I’m a pretty calm person, but standing on my driveway and seeing those flames way above my house, it was such a frightening thing to see.”

She doesn’t want to think about what would have happened if the stranger driving by had just shrugged and went on his way, instead of getting out of his vehicle and making his way to Kenefick’s front door.

“I feel bad I still don’t know who that man is,” she says, noting he stayed at the scene for some time, calming her down and ensuring she was ok.

“It really shows you that people care.”

HERE’S TO YOU: Peachlander Robyn Kenefick says the firefighters who showed up to her neighbour’s burning home on Jan. 18 did much more than quickly douse the flames — they made sure she was OK, and even walked her through her house later that night to ensure she was safe. It’s all part of the job, says Chief Dennis Craig, pictured at the far left during the fire department’s celebration of their new pumper truck, back in November.

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COLD BUT PRETTY kind of sums up this week. View reader Martin Weilmeier spent some time in the hills above town and sent in this cool shot of hoar frost dressing up an otherwise lonely twig.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

No quick fixes when it comes to forest fire prevention Dear Editor, Why so many damaging, catastrophic wildfires?

The long answer is that Canadians and Americans, over the last decades, were fearful of forest fires. Every fire was bad and to be vigorously extinguished. Forest fires became more menacing as people resided ever closer to heavily forested lands, especially in the west. Smokey the Bear was a hero, as well as a huge media success. Politicians fighting fires became heroes too and firefighting budgets increased accordingly.

Hindsight tells us that we missed something. We missed the fact that fires are an essential part of the forest environment. Fires help create a varied patchwork of tree species and age classes. This makes forests more resilient to insects, diseases, and to catastrophic wild fires.

Case in point is the lodgepole pine.

It needs fire to mature seed cones and create new seedlings. These pines don’t live long and by 80 years they are old timers subject to insects and disease.

Aggressive firefighting let vast contiguous areas of them to get really old. A

few warm winters resulted in high insect progeny survival and the mountain pine beetle population exploded, fed by all those old timers. Trees died and dried before they could be harvested.

All it took was a natural or human caused ignition source because, in the west, the last decade has been exceptionally warm and dry.

The cultural and political conditions that created this problem stem back

generations. There are no quick fixes.

To start, we need to better understand our forest environment and how to live with it, not to conquer it. Then we need to apply the latest in forest management science to better manage this complex environment. Planned, prescribed burns can help restore and rejuvenate our forests. Let’s have Smokey the Bear hibernate for a while.

-Steve Burke, West Kelowna

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HERE’S ONE MORE: Kids at Peachland Elementary got a chance this week to learn some moves from a professional dancer. The school is hosting Jamie Ranney from the Village Dance Studio

in Kelowna. She’s working with groups of students on a hip hop routine. The kids got a few moves down before heading back to class. Check out the View in the coming weeks as we highlight more of the awesome things going on at the school — from robotics competitions, to Jump Rope for Heart, to Pink Shirt Day, these kids are being kept busy!

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Thank you!

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I would like to thank the Peachland Fire Department for their help on Friday January 18, 2019. That evening, a fellow driving along Highway 97 saw flames and came down our hill to tell us about the fire, which was right next door. The flames were so high and I have never been so frightened in all my life. The Fire Department was able to contain the big fire and our home was spared due to the great hard work of Chief Dennis and the other firemen. Words cannot begin to say how grateful we (the neighbourhood) are and even during it all, they kept us informed.

KRISTEN FRIESEN EDITOR

I feel very blessed to have the best neighbors and community fire department in the whole wide world.

Thank you, Robyn Kenefick PS: And also thank you to the fellow that came out of his way to our house.

& R.I.P. Chilli

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until we get to experience all this again. The Peachland Farmers and Crafters Market will open again in May. PHOTOS COURTESY PEACHLAND FARMERS AND CRAFTERS MARKET

Are you missing market days? The coldest time of the year is as good a time as any to dream, and organizers behind Peachland’s Farmers and Crafters market are already looking forward to another season of selling fresh, local produce and interesting and unique arts and crafts.

They’re reminding anyone who has wares to sell – whether they’re a handmade craft, or farm fresh produce – to watch their website. Application forms for market vendors will be available by the end of February. Check out www.peachlandfarmersandcraftersmarket.ca for details.

The market gets going for the season the first Sunday after the May long weekend, and goes all the way to the last Sunday in September. The market is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and once again, will fill Heritage Park in Peachland. According to organizers, it’s grown steadily every year.

If you have questions, contact market manager Linda Arpin at (250) 317-0407, or email marketmanager@peachlandfarmersandcraftersmarket.ca

We made a mistake:

In last week’s paper, a slip of the keyboard gave the impression BEEPS was hosting a high-profile contest. I was of course, referring to the April 12-13 Chiroptera Conference being held at the visitor centre. The View apologizes for any contest-related excitement this may have caused.

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SAME CREEK, DIFFERENT VIEW: Peachlanders Marie Schille and Cary Derksen had the same idea recently. Both submitted these awesome shots of Trepanier Creek, all dressed up for winter.

Marie captured the above pic, facing away from the lake, while Cary caught a bit of reflection at the mouth of the creek, right where it opens up to Okanagan Lake. Thanks for sending these! Photo submissions are always welcome here, just email a high-res copy to editor@peachlandview.com, or tag us in your social media posts!

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FEBRUARY 8, 2019

NEWS

Rockslide causes days of commuter woe KRISTEN FRIESEN EDITOR

A fresh crack in the slope along Hwy.97 appeared Wednesday morning, further delaying work to reopen the highway, which was closed last week after a series of rockslides made the road impassible. Continued instability at the slide site — just north of Summerland, near Callan Rd., meant drivers had to take lengthly detours all week. While some chose the detour recommended by MOTI, using the 201 Forest Service Road, others decided on more of a backcountry route. At least eight people were rescued last weekend, after getting stranded or stuck, said Penticton Search and Rescue manager Randy Brown.

“Some people are relyng on GPS or in-car navigation systems to get from Penticton to Kelowna via back roads behind Summerland,” he said in a Facebook post over the weekend.

“People are obviously frustrated and despite the warnings from police, they think they have the solution, and try a route that is not intended for year-round use.”

Drivers can check Drive BC on social media for up to date information.

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DAYS OF DELAY: Crews were using heavy equipment and

blasting techniques all week to clear the area, after a rockslide closed Hwy. 97. Drive BC says to check with them for up to date route information. “We know the impact to local people and businesses and appreciate your patience while we create stability for travel along this section of highway,” they said via Twitter Wednesday morning, which was right at our press deadline for this edition.

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GUEST COLUMN

Chamber of Commerce

celebrating 20 years On February 10, 1999 incorporation papers were signed in Ottawa forming the second Peachland Chamber of Commerce. Little is documented on the first Chamber which began decades before the incorporation of the present day organization. The early Chamber functioned as an information booth, housed in an A-frame hut on the parking lot adjacent to current day Doggy Beach. During those early years, the late 1960’s and early 70’s, the history of business and tourism paralleled in a complimentary partnership, as it does today, and volunteers were the backbone of tourism distributing brochures during the summer months.

This was the stepping stone to tourism today which is now a driving force in Peachland’s economy, a valued partner to business and the front door to almost 20,000 global visitors annually who come to embrace Peachland’s landscape, amenities and lifestyle.

As history tells, along with the closure of the A-frame, came the creation of the Peachland Business Association (PBA) which represented Peachland’s business community for eighteen years.

Then in 1998 the Peachland Economic Development Committee (PEDC), under President Chris Scowen, sponsored Business Symposium 98, soliciting the opinions of Peachland business owners to establish an economic strategy.

Peachland businesses wanted a Chamber. This would entitle them to being part of a provincial and national network, providing valuable resources, insurance plans and health benefits.

From the symposium, the Peachland First Task Force was formed with Shirley Geiger, Janice Hancharuk and Phyllis Papineau being tasked to research the feasibility of a Chamber. In

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1999 the PBA was dissolved extending its support to the formation of a chamber. The annex to the Municipal offices on Beach Avenue became the new home to the Chamber of Commerce, PEDC and a revived Visitor Information Booth operated by the Chamber.

In 1999 Peachland Chamber began a journey leading to this 20th year of celebration and being the Voice of Peachland Business. Many of the founders continue to have a high community and business profile today. Peachland Chamber would like to acknowledge the contributions of some of the front leaders and will, in the next few editions of the View, give you a glimpse into the history of the valued services, attractions and events provided by your business community.

Accolades go to Dan Hancharuk, the first Peachland Chamber President, Shirley Geiger first volunteer Executive Director and Janice Hancharuk the first Chamber employee as Chamber Manager in the year 2000. The late Susan McLoughlin of Seabuckthorn International designed and installed the first database. 2002 saw the first Business Awards Gala with Paul Sexsmith, owner of Sneaky Peach Pub, receiving the Business Person of the Year Award. In 2006 Tourism Services Coordinator, Loretta Robinson, moved tourism services forward by successfully upgrading the booth status to that of an official Information Centre and in 2010 Loretta produced the first Peachland Visitor Guide. For an in depth view on the history of Peachland Chamber visit our museum and read The Chronicles of Peachland, History of the Years 1984-2012, or wait for the next historical snapshot on Peachland business, next time in the View.

Albas: Watching Huawei

Huawei is a world leading technology company that among other activities produces hardware such as servers and other technologies that enable 5G wireless networks. 5G networks enable autonomous vehicles and other automated machinery to operate and is widely considered to be essential for the emerging new digital economy. Although Huawei is not the only company that manufactures 5G devices, it is the most controversial.

Currently many of Canada’s allies including the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Japan have all banned Huawei citing security concerns. Currently other countries, including Canada, are reviewing the status of Huawei. One of the concerns is that a new law in China requires any domestic firm to assist the Chinese government when requested to do so. Another concern is allegations that Huawei has circumvented trade sanctions against countries such as Iran and North Korea. It is based on these types of allegations that the United States has requested that Canada arrest Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou in Vancouver for extradition to the United States where she will face charges such as bank fraud, obstruction of justice and theft of technology from the United States Justice Department.

In a response that many believe is related to this action several Canadians in China have now been imprisoned in some cases under very questionable circumstances. The situation has become very complicated diplomatically as Prime Minister Trudeau was forced to fire John McCallum, the former Liberal cabinet Minister that Mr. Trudeau had appointed to be Canada’s Ambassador to China.

It should be noted that Huawei denies accusations of corporate espionage and spying; that said the Polish government recently arrested a Huawei employee on spying charges. The Czech government has also warned their citizens against using Huawei equipment for security reasons. China has also warned Canada that there will be consequences to Canada if Huawei is banned.

Conservatives believe that Canada, as a member of the “Five Eyes” intelligence network, should stand with our allies in banning Huawei from participating in our 5G rollout in Canada. To date the Liberal Government continues to state that it is reviewing this situation with no decision yet being made.

I can be reached at Dan.Albas@parl.gc.ca or call toll free 1-800-665-8711.

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Happy Anniversary Bosley’s

Two legs or four, feathers, tails or scales — Peachland’s very own place for pets is at Bosley’s by Pet Valu, where animal companions are welcomed just as warmly as their people.

A year ago, owners Cam and Shawna Banman jumped on the opportunity to do business in Peachland, and they’re loving this community.

“There’s so many great people here,” says Cam, who used to run the West Kelowna location, where he saw lots of Peachland customers.

“Everyone has been so good to us and willing to support us.”

To say thanks, the Banmans are hosting a one-year anniversary celebration at the store on Feb. 16, There will be prizes (Cam says some generous suppliers have pitched in with some great items to give away), and of course there will be animals. The Okanagan Humane Society will be there from 12-2 pm, and if you’re ready for a new furry friend, there may just be the perfect one looking for you too.

“It’s going to be a lot of fun,” says Cam. “And it’s dental month, so we’ll have some deals, as well as some in-store specials, too.”

Beach Ave Café is providing the coffee and treats for the Feb.16 event — a nice exchange, as Bosley’s provides the café with those delicious dog treats you see our four legged friends bounding over to enjoy.

“We love being involved with the community and these types of events.

Really, it’s hard to have a bad day here.”

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Crossword Answers in next week’s paper!

CLUES ACROSS 1. Public broadcaster 4. The media 9. Manila hemp 14. Not just “play” 15. Trailblazing German historian 16. Type of puzzle 17. Plant in the daisy family 18. Not young 20. Dennis is one 22. Revealed 23. But goodie 24. Absurd 28. Commercials 29. University of Dayton 30. Expression of annoyance 31. Stories 33. More critical 37. Of I 38. Time units (abbr.)

39. Arousing intense feeling 41. High schoolers’ test 42. Trauma center 43. Astronomical period 44. Fights 46. Italian Lake 49. Rhenium 50. Baseball stat 51. State of consciousness 55. Some is dietary 58. Stringed instrument 59. __ Kidman, actress 60. Orator 64. Ottoman military commander 65. Makes known 66. Type of font 67. Cool!

68. Short musical composition 69. Porticos 70. Not wet

CLUES DOWN 1. The upper part of a duet 2. Carpenter’s tool 3. Outrageous events 4. Procedures 5. Type of party 6. Between northeast and east 7. Sanskrit (abbr.)

8. NJ college __ Hall 9. Sharp mountain ridge 10. Observed something remarkable 11. One who obeys 12. __ de sac 13. Sign language

CLUES DOWN (CONTINUED) 19. Predecessor to Protestantism 21. Right-hand man 24. __ anglicus: sweating sickness 25. People who proof 26. Israeli Defence Forces sergeant 27. Remains as is 31. Receptacle 32. Archers’ tool 34. Gets up 35. Unit of energy 36. Explains again 40. Pa’s partner 41. Region bordering the sea 45. Type of acid 47. Lesotho capital 48. Gave a speech 52. Irregular as though nibbled away 53. Neither 54. Copyreads 56. Edward __, British composer 57. Prepared 59. Launched Apollo 60. Relative biological effectiveness (abbr.)

61. Protects from weather 62. Feline 63. Equal

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Peachland Visitor Centre busy – supporting tourism in our town

It’s no secret that BC tourism and tourism in Peachland was hit hard by the impacts of wildfires locally, regionally and throughout the province last summer. Nonetheless, international visitor arrivals to BC were up 7.1% (Destination BC Provincial Tourism Indicators Year to Date, 2018) and Peachland still welcomed 17,600 visitors from across the globe.

Did you know that there are approximately 19,170 tourism based businesses in British Columbia? The most recent statistics revealed that the total tourism revenue for BC reached over $17 BILLION dollars! Accommodations and food service generated 36.1% of total tourism revenue, followed by transportation services at 31.9%, retail services at 26% and other tourism based businesses at 5.9%.

Did you also know that British Columbia’s tourism industry employs approximately 133,100 people? This means that the BC tourism industry provides a job for roughly 1 out of every 16 people employed in the province.

Of those 133,100 people, the Thompson Okanagan region employees +11.7%, placing third after Vancouver, Coast & Mountains (62.4%) and Vancouver Island (16.8%).

What’s new? 2019 has already been shaping up to be an exciting and busy year. The crew at the Peachland Visitor Centre has been working tirelessly on researching, writing and submitting four government grants, planning our 2019 season, working collaboratively with the Peachland View on designing and printing our 2019 Official Visitor Guide (now available!!) and modifying our storefront to showcase what’s new this season. If you want your photos to be featured in the 2020 Visitor Guide, we are now accepting hi-res photos of all four seasons including action, ad-

venture, water sports, relaxing, hiking and anything else that you think that will highlight the best that Peachland has to offer.

Keep an eye out for our job postings for two new summer students this year.

We’re excited to expand our local historical tourism initiatives and social media presence. These students will help us tell the world that Peachland is here and we’re ready to welcome visitors with open arms!

The Indoor Artisan Markets are back for their 3rd season! We’ve welcomed new vendors, seasoned vendors and we’re always looking for more. Join us from 10 AM - 3 PM on Feb 16th, March 2nd, March 16th and this year our vendors will be back at the Annual Rubber Ducky Race for an epic outdoor market and event on April 6th, 2019.

Join our volunteer team! Are you passionate about Peachland? Love meeting and greeting folks from all over the world? Or maybe you even LOVE bats?! We’re always on the lookout for interesting, friendly and fun people to join our volunteer team. If you think that you might be just the person we’re looking for, send us an email or give us a call – we’d love to chat with you!

We invite you to come in and experience all that the Peachland Visitor Centre has to offer! Remember to follow us online. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @peachlandbc and don’t forget to use the hashtags #VisitPeachland and #FeelinPeachy so we can share your pics from all over Peachland.

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The visitor centre (above, photo by Kelly Patterson) is where tourists can find everything they need to know about our town, and where to find other special spots in the Okanagan. The bat program, including bat tours (bottom left), is another popular program.

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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.

Special Valentine’s FUN & TREAT - Sunday, February 10, 2-4:30 pm. Great Music Performances with Passion From Around the World, Austrian exquisite culinary delights & chocolate “extraordinaire,” Viennese coffee & condiments, trivia teasers, take-home pleasures. Ad Lib Art Gallery, 3063 Bridlehill Drive, West Kelowna, RVSP required. $20/ 5672 Beach Avenue, Peachland 250-767-9133 Call for Info Office open Mon - Fri, 9:30-11:30 am

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PICKLEBALL (3.5)

YOGA (RESTORATIVE)

4:30-6:30 pm, Community Centre

INDOOR WALKING

5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5)

6-7 pm at the Little Schoolhouse

8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre 8-9 am, Community Centre

9:05-11 am, Community Centre

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YOUTH BOXING CLUB

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WOOD CARVERS

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

6-8 pm, 4th St Place

TUESDAYS KCR COMMUNITY RESOURCES IMMIGRANT SERVICES

PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5)

YOGA

8-9 am 50+ Activity Center

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

CONTRACT BRIDGE

1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

9-10 am, 4th Street Place

FREERIDE SPIN

9:15-10 am, Community Centre

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

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

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

IMMERSED YOGA

50+ FITNESS

9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church

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

TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS

8-9 am, Community Centre

9:15 am, $5 Drop in.

Please bring a mat.

50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5)

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

PICKLEBALL (3.5) IRON & SILK

CONTRACT BRIDGE SUNSHINE SINGERS

11:15 am Peachland Library

SOCIAL BRIDGE

1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

HIIT FIT

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

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

SPIN, CORE, STRETCH

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

5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre

WEDNESDAYS

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

CLOG DANCING

6-7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

FALL STORY TIME 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

Peachland Wellness Ctre 3rd Thur of each month

PICKLEBALL (3.75+)

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

9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church

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

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

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

YOGA (BEGINNERS)

12-2 pm, Community Centre

(0-6 yrs) 10 am-noon, Community Centre 10:30 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre

PASSION 4 ART

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

LADIES COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm,

1-3 pm, Community Centre

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

TOTAL BODY TABATA

MEAT DRAW

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BARGAIN BIN

CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME

10-11 am, Community Centre

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

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

FITNESS ROOM

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

THERAPEUTIC YOGA

4-5 pm, 4th Street Place

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

SATURDAYS

10 am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank

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10:45 am 50+ Activity Centre

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INDOOR WALKING

Commmunity Centre

TWEEN DINNER NIGHT

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

BARGAIN BIN

10 am-12 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

LINE DANCING

PICKLEBALL DROP IN

FITNESS ROOM

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

AYURVEDA YOGA

FAMILY MULTI SPORT

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

FRIDAYS

PICKLEBALL DROP IN

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

7 pm, $4 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL DROP IN

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1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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

FITNESS ROOM

POUND

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

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Beginners welcome

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

10 am-11:30 am, 2nd and 4th YOGA (FOUNDATIONS) Wed. of each month 8 am, $5 Drop in Peachland Wellness Ctre 50+ Activity Centre

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

PICKLEBALL (3.75+)

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

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

WELLNESS CIRCLE

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

1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

POWER UP & OPEN GYM

FITNESS ROOM

THURSDAYS

1-3 pm, Community Centre

1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

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

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS

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

11 am-12 pm, 4th Street Place

SENIORS STRETCH & STRENGTH

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB

PICKLEBALL DROP IN

7 pm, Peachland Museum

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

CARPET BOWLING

POUND

MEDITATION GROUP

1-3 pm, Community Centre

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

7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre 6:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP

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

CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME

MINI KICKERS SOCCER

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

COFFEE GROUP

10-11 am, Community Centre

6-8 pm, 4th St Place

MINI KICKERS SOCCER

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

LIONS DEN MEETING

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

THERAPEUTIC YOGA

11-11:45 am 4th Street Place AA 12-1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Every Third Tuesday of the month, by Appointment.

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

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

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

10 am, 50+ Activity Ctre

6-7 pm Community Centre

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

9:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre

MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE

6-7 pm, the Little Schoolhouse

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

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

50+ Activity Ctre

Find us on Facebook by searching Peachland 50 Plus Activity Centre peachland50plusactivitycentre.ca

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

YOUTH BOXING CLUB

50+ FITNESS

Please bring a salad, entree, dessert or something yummy to share as well as your own cutlery and dishes

FITNESS ROOM

STRETCH, BALANCE & CORE

9:05-11 am, Community Centre

Potluck by donation, Everyone is welcome !

3:45-4:30 pm registered Community Centre

KARATE CLASS

8-9 am, Community Centre

PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5)

Friday, February 22 at 6 pm

MINI BATTERS T-BALL

INDOOR WALKING

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

AGM / Potluck

MONDAYS

person, $30.00 for two Tel. 250-768-1404 www.claudiakargl.com The Peachland Wellness Centre, Wellness Circle - presents CRAIG TOSTENSON speaking on the importance of Medication Adherence and an introduction to SPENCER, an electronic device which is an in-home option for managing your medications. Everyone is welcome February 13, from 10:00 to 11:30 at 4426 5th Street Peachland.

Heart and Stroke Awareness Workshop - Tuesday, February 19, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, at the 50+ Activity Centre. $5 Donation. Register by calling 250-767-2133. Only 40 spots available so register early.

FEEL GOOD FRIDAYS

PEACHLAND BAPTIST

PICKLEBALL (2.5-3.5) THE PEACHLAND WALKING CLUB

1 pm, for details visit peachlandtrekkers.ca UKELELE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre 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

LEARN TO SPEAK SPANISH

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

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Dog parks may not be all fun and games for your pooch I’ve written about dog parks before and why you must think very carefully about using them to exercise your dog.

My two main reasons are: 1. The inherent risks in a dog park setting; 2. physical and emotional risks.

Wounds can heal in the event of an altercation but the emotional scars can last a lifetime. Those emotional scars can result in aggressive behaviour towards other dogs; behaviour which has no quick fix and that can last a lifetime.

Dog parks are public spaces and you have no control over the temperament or behaviour of dogs that come into the dog park. If you feel a dog shouldn’t be there, you have no right to ask anyone to leave. You can only control your own behaviour and you should leave if you feel uncomfortable. When

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perform, relief of pressure or guilt or to influence someone else’s behaviour may be the motivating factor reinforcing our behaviour.

This reinforcement theory applies to animals too. When you allow your dog to run free to play with other dogs, the emotions they experience reinforces the play; an activity that does not involve you. All the reinforcement is coming from dogs and/or freedom and the emotions dogs feel when doing so.

What potential problems could result? Many, but I’ll focus on two common problems I see in my practice: Lousy recall: When your dog is in the presence of another dog they may not come to you or you may have difficulty calling her/him back to you. This may happen in the dog park or some-

I’m not suggesting that you cannot let your dog play with dogs or to cease dog park visits or greeting people. I’m saying that over use of the dog park or dog day care and excessive human greetings can have negative results, which makes future training more challenging.”

-Catherine Adams

it comes to dog parks, the question to ask yourself is this: What level of risk am I comfortable with? Never assume or presume you or your dog is safe.

If you’ve accepted the inherent risks that come with attending a dog park, let’s look at what is happening when your dog is running free, engaging with other dogs and people.

It’s a scientific fact that all behaviour is reinforced. Something in everything we do is motivating us to perform our behaviour. Even when we are performing a behaviour we don’t want to

where else while exercising off leash.

If it feels better to engage with other dogs and maybe other people, what is motivating your dog to return to you?

Difficult leash walking: Your dog pulls towards other people and dogs while you leash walk because they see a dog or person and immediately know how good it feels to be with them. It feels better than walking with you and that feeling has been reinforced by previous interactions in the dog park. The problem arises when greeting people and dogs doesn’t work for you and the

PAWS FOR THOUGHT: Is your pooch suited to a dog park environment? Trainer Catherine Adams says there’s a few things to keep in mind.

result may be a dog that lunges and barks out of frustration. Basically, it’s very confusing for the dog; sometimes I can’t engage and sometimes I can.

You simply cannot allow a dog to get reinforced by other dogs on a regular basis and then expect it to stay calm on leash walks or come when called when in the presence of other dogs.

I’m not suggesting that you cannot let your dog play with dogs or to cease dog park visits or greeting people. I’m saying that over use of the dog park or dog day care and excessive human greetings can have negative results, which makes future training more challenging.

The best option would be to include teaching your puppy or adult dog to walk past people and dogs without engaging. Not every dog or person wants to meet dogs and teaching this to your dog is more responsible than allowing your dog to be out of control and upsetting those that do not want to be engaged. While it is important to

Peachland and District Retirement Society

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Take notice: there will be THREE special resolutions to be voted on 1. Under Expenditures in our bylaws-part 2 to change: Cheque signing authority for the general account rests with any two of the following: President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Cheque signing for the gaming account rests with the following President and Treasurer

2. Under Duties of Officers part 2 to change the two separate positions of Vice President and Secretary

To:

One position of Vice-President/Secretary with the same duties 3. Under Officers of the Society add a new Director with the designation of Bingo Manager. The Bingo Manager shall be responsible for maintaining records required by the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch and the running of the weekly Bingo games.

SUPPORT PINK SHIRT DAY FEBRUARY 27

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Cheque signing for the General account rest with any two of the following: President, Vice President/Secretary, Treasurer and Bingo Manager. Cheque signing for the Gaming account rests with any two of the following President, Treasurer and Bingo Manager

expose your dog to safe dogs and safe interactions, there must be balance.

Behaviour is about motivation and reinforcement and both of you would benefit if all your dogs’ reinforcement comes from you. Of course this isn’t always possible but you can help yourself by remembering that only good things should emanate from you so punishment in the form of coercion, force, pain or threat of pain and painful equipment, should never be put upon your dog from you (or anyone else).

This will erode the trust. No trust in you means your dog may not comply willingly. Be kind and do no harm to your dog.

-Catherine Adams

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