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We’re upping patrols: RCMP on Peachland break-ins KRISTEN FRIESEN EDITOR

Yet another pair of break-ins earlier this week has the RCMP’s attention, as they increase their presence in Peachland.

West Kelowna RCMP Staff Sgt. Duncan Dixon says patrols are being increased in town, as they investigate the latest break-ins. Around 3:30 a.m.

Monday, Dragonfly and Amber Gallery and Bliss Bakery were targeted. Cash, jewelry and food items were taken from the businesses, in the 4200 block of Beach Ave. “West Kelowna RCMP are taking the break and enters committed in Peachland seriously,” says Dixon.

“Policing resources have been tasked with conducting increased overt and covert patrols in the community, especially during the time period trends identified by our investigators and crime analysts.”

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West Kelowna RCMP are taking the break and enters committed in Peachland seriously.”

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And as two more business owners set about cleaning up, filing paperwork and everything else that goes with a break-in, Peachland Chamber of Commerce president Rocky Rocksborough-Smith says they may look into getting a security expert to come in and speak at an upcoming meeting.

“I feel sorry for these business owners. I’ve been a retail owner before, and (the break-ins) are an element they shouldn’t have to put up with.”

He said the usual precautions – from security systems, to cameras and having a well-lit storefront should be a deterrent, but unfortunately, one can’t predict what the criminal element will do next.

“Unfortunately, it’s been such a rash of break-ins.

We’ve seen more in the past week than what I’ve seen in a long time.”

Peachlanders can report suspicious activity by calling West Kelowna RCMP at (250) 768-2880.

MORE PATROLS HERE: West Kelowna RCMP say recent break-ins are on their radar, and they’re increasing patrols. Several local businesses have been hit in the early morning hours. The president of the Peachland Chamber of Commerce says they may consider a security expert as a guest speaker soon. In the meantime, everyone’s encouraged to lock up, keep properties well-lit, and report suspicious activity to the RCMP. KRISTEN FRIESEN PHOTOS

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Taking steps to keep the clinic open: Officials KRISTEN FRIESEN EDITOR

Doctors are interested, at least one has toured Beach Ave Medical Clinic in the past week, and councillors are putting a plan together they hope will help attract and keep medical professionals in Peachland.

A physician from West Kelowna has volunteered to take on the medical director role after March 31, meaning the clinic can stay open while recruitment for a permanent medical director and practicing physicians continues, says Beach Avenue Medical Clinic office manager Lisa Guderyan.

“It’ll make it easier to recruit physicians and since the clinic is still ‘open’ technically, there are organizations that can help,” she says, noting the West Kelowna doctor is willing to defer the position once it’s filled permanently.

Tristan Smith, executive director of the Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice, says the temporary director won’t physically be in the clinic, but it allows for them to continue in their efforts to recruit new doctors and a medical director to Peachland.

“It allows us and the community and the clinic for some flexibility. It’s too early to say how it’ll play out, but there’s options.”

Peachland councillors were also exploring options during their Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday. They’re requesting that the Peachland Economic Development Committee (PEDC) work with the Central Okanagan Economic Development Committee to prepare a physician recruitment package for Peachland. They also want the PEDC to consider incorporating as a society, a move that will allow for the provision of initiatives and incentives for attracting doctors to Peachland. Other non-profits will also be contacted to gauge their interest in supporting this. The PEDC will also liaison with the BC Rural Health Network to promote changes to provincial

legislation regarding the responsibilities of medical won’t be extended by a new medical director.

Smith confirmed that arrangement was in place, directors.

Because Beach Ave Medical Clinic is a private and it’s up to Peachland’s new medical director, as business, District of Peachland CAO Elsie Lemke the owner of a private business, to structure things as told councillors that the municipality can’t directly he or she sees fit. The role of the Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice is to connect practicing assist with recruitment and incentives.

“We can do things like create a recruitment pack- doctors with opportunities in the area.

“We have a comage, but so far as prehensive list of directly assistIt allows us and the community and available clinics that ing a business, recruiting doctors we can’t do that the clinic for some flexibility. It’s too are when someone gets under legislain touch with us. We tion. The district early to say how it’ll play out, but just say what is becan sponsor the ing offered, then the formation of a sothere’s options.” doctor chooses where ciety, however.”

Tristan Smith, executive director of he or she wants to go.

Councillor Mike the Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice. Our coordinator shows Kent supported them around and then that, saying that a society can then apply for grants, they can do more we step away and let the physician and the practice in terms of recruitment, and the positives of living in do the business of hiring,” he said, adding he knows of one visit that occurred at the clinic within the past Peachland can be highlighted.

“It would be helpful, not only from an econom- week.

And while he won’t speculate on whether Peachic development perspective, but for recruitment of doctors, so I think it’s a very positive move and land will soon have a medical director and physicians, something we can do right away. We need to move Smith said they hear from doctors who are new, othon this as quickly as possible for the sake of our com- ers who are in semi-retirement, and those who have been practicing for many years. munity.”

“I wish I could say people will come and there’s a Councillor Keith Fielding also supports creating a physician-focussed recruitment package, but won- good chance someone will land there. We hope that’s dered why, with four other doctors in town, they still the case, but we don’t know. The division of family practice wants to support the community the best decided to leave.

“I thought we had a flourishing practice that peo- we can.” ple would come to, but I’m not sure,” he said.

Lemke said in order to attract doctors to Peachland, a percentage split was put in place by the retiring medical director, but that deal likely

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Wharf, docks to be fixed by summer, says district

TO BE FIXED: Peachland’s day use wharf is in rough shape.

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Ravaged by time and more recently, by floodwaters, repairs to Peachland’s day use wharf - as well as the smaller blue docks along the waterfront - will be completed in time for the May long weekend.

Community Services director Cheryl Wiebe said replacing the breakwater wall, along with other necessary repairs, is a multi-year process. In 2018, $50,000 was set aside, but after the contract was awarded to Shoreline Pile Driving, flooding in the area resulted in the work being delayed. Councillors were asked Tuesday to give early budget approval for the funds, to ensure the 2018 and 2019 work is completed before the summer season.

“By doing this, we could get both phases, 2018 and 2019 completed before the May long weekend, improving this valuable asset,” Wiebe said, explaining that the total contract value is $100,000.

“This will allow us to target the areas that are most critical and move the project forward,” she said, noting the wharf’s piles, the interior docks and the ramp all require repair.

Shoreline Pile Driving is already working on the new fishing pier nearby, so doing the repairs all at once makes sense, councillors agreed. Wiebe added repairs to the blue docks, which are under the district’s flood recovery program, will also be completed by Shoreline Pile Driving while they’re in town.

Councillors voted unanimously to approve the funds.

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None of us were there, but it must have been exciting. It was the ninth of October, and Peachland’s reeve was about to honour a special guest. It was also the first time the town hosted a fall fair, and Canada’s Governer General was there.

I wonder if anyone there was thinking 100 years ahead – and if they did, they would definitely want to meet these ladies: Martha Jenkins, Margaret Martin and Tami Theriault are sitting in my office, and today, we’re talking fall fairs. This is a big year for the Peachland version, and even though September seems far away, work has already begun.

“Normally, we start in March,” says Jenkins, who has been at the organizatinoal helm for seven years now.

“This year is going to be big.”

If you’re thinking fall fairs are all about baked goods, Grandma’s preserves, and maybe some needlework – you’re right, but there’s so much more. There’s photography, flowers, garden goodies, rugs, quilts, nuts, eggs, fruits and vegetables of all kinds, paintings, wind chimes, dolls, adult colouring, and even miniatures. The best part? Every single thing is made, grown, and loved on by a local.

It’s pretty impressive, says Martin, who like Jenkins, says she’s a “newbie”, having volunteered for the same amount of time.

“It’s wonderful to see how

our community and local area present their best – from our wonderful produce, the amazing neeedlework and crocheting, it’s unbelievable,” she says.

And every year, the quality of the entries is something to see.

“The quality has definitely been maintained over the years, and in some cases, I think it’s gotten better. The quality of our needlework section, in particular, has improved. Maybe not the quantity, but the quality for sure.”

Baking, preserving and crafting are considered the lost arts, but for many, spending the time creating something special is a timeless passion.

And if you’re reading this and thinking “I could never do something like that,” stop right there.

Last year was the first time Tami Theriault got roped into the fair – and she went all in, entering into an art category.

“I thought ‘oh no, I’m not a fall fair person,’ even though for so many years I thought of entering. And then you put your thing in and you might get an honourable mention, you might get nothing, you might get first prize. And then you get your ribbon and your money, and you’re just like ‘oh my gosh, that was so fun. And you’re hooked.”

This year, the committee really wants to get everyone – and yes, that’s everyone in Peachland – involved in this 100th fall fair.

“One of the ideas is to have information sessions at the

communit y centre,” says Theriault.

“Let’s say Wayne does painting and art, you could have an info session on that.”

The group also plans to put out reminders on when to start your seeds and other projects.

Watch the View in the coming months for information on that.

All this talk of garden bounties and doting over a hobby has inspired me – like Tami, I’m a newbie to the fall fair scene, but I’d like to think I was a successful gardener and harvester last season. Maybe I’ll try?

Yes, you should, Theriault says.

“It’s a sense of pride, really.

It’s about continuing on with traditions and building com-

HER FIRST YEAR: 2018 was the first fall fair that Tami Theriault was involved as a volunteer, and to her surprise she even won a ribbon for her art. munity because we all come together, and it’s such a beautiful competition – being part of that, it’s beyond what I can even say because it’s just that feeling – everyone comes in with all their goodies and they’re so nervous and proud and then they rush back to see who wins. Plus, there’s the bragging rights,” she laughs.

OK, I’m going to consider this.

I can probably convince my kids too – because who doesn’t like a bit of competition amongst family?

Stay tuned. And start planning. the Peachland Fall Fair runs Saturday, Sept. 7 and Sunday, Sept. 8 at the Peachland Community Centre.

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Ambassadors: 73 years of service to Peachland KRISTEN FRIESEN EDITOR

Have you ever wanted to dress up for tea? Wave from a float? Travel to visit fellow royalty? Well, you can – and you’ll be a big part of Peachland while you’re at it.

This is the eighth season Linda Sarsons has headed the Peachland Ambassadors, and she says this year is going to be great.

“I think it’s a really good program for young people,” she says.

“They develop poise, and they can get credit for it in school, for volunteering in the community. And on your resume it looks really good too.”

Anyone from the age of five and up can be in the ambassador program – Little Buddies go up to age nine, then there’s the junior ambassadors, and then by the time they’re 14 or so, the kids can become an ambassador. They are sponsored by a local business or service group, and must illustrate their poise, public speaking ability, etiquette and community involvement.

Being an ambassador is about more than the crown, says Shenelle Neyedli, who started four years ago.

“When I first started, I was so quiet and really shy. But going through this, now I don’t mind getting up in front of people.”

She said while some of it may seem old-fashioned, that’s actually why she’s involved.

“Honestly, I like how old-fashioned it is because we’re so used to always doing it differently but here, we learn about the history of Peachland, and other things we wouldn’t have known about.”

Aiyana Bremner is a new ambassador candidate and is excited to earn her crown later on.

“I’ve wanted to be an ambassador since I was little,” she said.

The Peachland Ambassadors are hosting a recruitment meeting Tuesday, Jan. 29 starting at 7 p.m. at the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club on Beach Ave.

EARNING THEIR CROWNS is the goal, after months of work. Daphne Neyedli and Bianca MacDonald earned theirs during a past season.

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Two escape after garage fire spreads to attached home KRISTEN FRIESEN EDITOR

Two people escaped their burning home last Friday, after their attached garage caught fire and flames started spreading to the attic.

Peachland Fire Chief Dennis Craig said crews arrived at 5190 Robinson Pl. at 8:03 p.m. Jan. 18 to find the occupants outside.

“It was a quick knock-down, but it was challenging to extinguish as the fire got up into the attic space,” he said.

“There’s extensive damage to the house and the cause is currently under investigation.”

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A BC Ambulance Service spokeswoman said two ambulances were on scene, two patients were assessed, and they did not require transport to hospital.

RCMP spokesman Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey said a family pet died in the blaze, while another survived.

Emergency Support Services, BC Hydro, Argo, and the District of Peachland Operations Department also responded.

FRIDAY NIGHT FIRE: An attached garage caught fire and spread to this Robinson Pl home last week. Investigators are still determining a cause. A family pet died in the blaze, while another escaped.

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Hello fellow Peachlanders, I hope that the start to your new year has been a good one. For as long as I’ve been on Council, beginning as a Councillor in 2011, a Peachland new year has never failed to start off with a bang. I think that’s a big part of why I jump into the lake on New Year’s Day– to shake off the past year (and the many feasts the holidays bring) – and prepare for the new one. This year’s “bang” was of no exception. With the seniors housing building almost ready for occupancy, news of the flooding damage to several units was difficult to hear. The good news is, restoration crews have been hard at remediation work that includes removing and replacing some cabinets, baseboards, insulation, and sections of wall, in the affected units. There is still no word on whether or not the damage was due to vandalism or an accident, but there is a full time security presence on site, just in case. Hopefully this setback won’t cause much of a delay in occupancy. The Seniors Support Society understands the difficulty a tenant faces in synchronizing his or her move out of their old residence and into their new one. Mass occupancy of a new building is challenging enough at the best of times, and a delay doesn’t help. But the goal is to make that delay

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For as long as I’ve been on Council, beginning as a Councillor in 2011, a Peachland new year has never failed to start off with a bang.”

Mayor Cindy Fortin

as brief as possible. We do appreciate your patience at this time. With regard to the potential closure of the Beach Ave Medical Clinic, Council realizes the strain that this places on many residents who are not easily able to travel to neighbouring communities for doctor appointments. The closure was a surprise to many residents and members of Council, including myself. I just wanted to reassure you that Council and staff are actively seeking a solution, with the help of Dr. Brinkerhoff, the Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice’s Recruiting Department, and others. The media attention has helped a lot by putting the word out there, and some responses have been coming in. Whether they will pan out is difficult to say, but we are hopeful. Council will be exploring the possibility of incentivizing the migration of a doctor(s) to our community at our next Council meeting, which includes having a look at what other communities have done when faced with a similar situation.

On a different note, Pink Shirt Day is coming up next month on Sunday, February 27th. It is a day to wear pink as a symbol of no tolerance of bullying. It aims to raise awareness of this issue, as well as raise funds to support programs that foster children’s healthy self-esteem.

I have personally purchased some anti-bullying buttons that I would like to share with the young people of our community. I am happy to hand them out FREE to any young person who would like to have one. Just send a request to my email, mayorfortin@ peachland.ca, with a brief note on the importance of Pink Shirt Day, to claim one. I have about 70 of them, so they are available while supplies last. To read more about Pink Shirt Day 2019 you can go to pinkshirtday. ca. #pinkitforward Lastly, I will be starting up my Mayor/Public Coffee Open Houses again, every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 9am to 10am (my schedule permitting). The first one will be on Thursday, February 7th, at the Beach Ave Café at 2nd Street and Beach.

Hope to see you there!

Best regards, -Mayor Cindy Fortin

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NEW YEAR NEW YOU

It’s almost the end of January– how are your health resolutions?

ities programs to help you achieve success,” Stringer says.

New this year, Peachland Recreation is offering HIIT Fit and Total Body Tabata. Both workouts challenge your aerobic and anaerobic fitness with short, intense bursts of exercise followed by quick periods of rest.

You can build strength and mobility with Functional Fitness, sweat to fun music in POUND, Spin classes, and Zumba, or increase your flexibility, stability, and focus in one of many yoga classes the district offers. For seniors, programs such as Indoor Walking, Seniors Stretch & Strength, and Zumba Gold provide lower-intensity workouts while still promoting better balance, range of motion, and muscle mass retention. Check out the Winter 2019 Recreation Guide (available online at www.peachland.ca/recguide or at the community centre).

Everyone can benefit from putting away their screens and adding fitness into their weekly routines, says Stringer.

“Increasing the amount of exercise you receive can help build muscle and control your weight, combat health conditions and diseases, improve your mood, boost energy, and promote better sleep. And most of all, exercise can be an opportunity to be social and have fun!”

That’s exactly what a good dance class will do – Brian’s Dance Class, based in Summerland and Penticton, has a style and a level for everyone.

From ballroom, to latin, country, and swing, it’s never too late to learn, says owner Brian Udal.

“Young or mature there are some amazing benefits to dance. For instance, science has proven that there is a thing called neurorplasticity that takes effect when you learn sports or

New Year, New You!

If you’re like most of us, good intentions don’t necessarily translate to a fitter, healthier you. Good thing Peachland has a lot of indoor and outdoor exercise options and excellent instructors, whether you’re new to this whole fitness thing, or you want to push yourself to new levels.

“Being active doesn’t have to be complicated, time consuming or costly,” says Abby Kendall, who owns Go Figure Training and Health Coaching.

She says the key is simply to move your body every day.

“For people who are new to exercise, I always encourage them to start with walking and body weight exercises. If you can only walk 10 minutes, start with that and slowly build up to 30 minutes or more. People have more success when they enjoy what they are doing, so try different activities and find something you like doing to help keep you active.”

With so much information out there, fitness can be confusing, Kendall says.

“A personal trainer can remove the guesswork so you can focus on accomplishing your goals. A trainer will

create an exercise program based on your individual health and fitness goals and show you proper technique to safely perform the exercises. As well, a trainer will provide encouragement, accountability and motivation so you can accomplish your goals.

I think we are really lucky in Peachland because there’s a good variety of programs for all ages and quality leaders teaching classes. And the bonus is that you don’t have to travel far to take advantage of the programs.”

That’s certainly true, says District of Peachland recreation coordinator Ben Stringer. Whether you want to sweat it out in their newly-renovated fitness room (hours have been extended and it’s only $5.25 for a drop-in pass), or enrol in any of their classes (you can try a fitness and yoga classes for free before registering), there’s plenty of options out there.

“The New Year is a great time to set goals; whether you want to learn new skills, create positive habits, return to old fitness routines, or evaluate your current lifestyle, Peachland Recreation has a great variety of all ages and abil-

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dance or whatever new activity you are engaging in. They say dancing with a partner is the highest level. All the physical and mental and heart pathways start reconnecting in profound ways that make you happy and healthy.”

Udal says once you learn the “rules of dancing”, there’s no end to where it’ll take you – and whether you’re on a cruise, at a wedding, or just twirling around the kitchen, the joy of dance is something that stays with you forever.

“You make new friends and learn to enjoy each other’s company in a new way, and that’s a gift that goes on giving for the rest of your life,” he says.

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GUEST COLUMN

Volunteers & Valentines celebrated at Peachland Wellness Centre Peachland Wellness Centre celebrated its 162 volunteers, who help in different ways to run the programs and services offered to the community, by hosting a Volunteer Appreciation lunch.

The event was held at the Peachland Community Centre with 46 volunteers attending, enjoying lunch and playing games, while interacting with other volunteers who they would not meet normally according to their various volunteer roles.

PWC staff want to thank all the volunteers who will continue with us in 2019 and the wonderful ones who for different reasons had to leave us in 2018, we miss you!

Peachlanders volunteer for many reasons – to support PWC’s cause they

McLoughlin

believe in and are passionate about, to engage in the community, and/or to help others who need it the most without expecting any reward.

We all are different and have our own skills and talents – which makes our volunteer contribution to others so rich. Aside from that, we know that volunteering makes us feel good. Yet, did you know that when you volunteer, you are improving your life and maybe even your health?

Think of all the ways that volunteers make a difference in day-to-day life. We encourage you to contact us and be a part, of our 27 programs/services. You can get involved as it fits your schedule.

Perhaps you can volunteer a few hours a week, a month or a year – we want you and the possibilities are endless!

Contact PWC at 250-767-0141 or Email: wellnesscentre@shaw.ca -Bea Castellanos

(nee Howey, formerly Lanoville)

Susan

Long-time Peachland resident and business owner Susan Margaret Alisen McLoughlin (nee Howey, formerly Lanoville) passed away on December 17, 2018 after a brief illness.

She is survived by daughter Natalie and step-daughter Marni Sheppard (Nasahn). She is pre-deceased by parents Bernice and Harry Howey, husband Colin (2001) and brother John Howey (1999) Susan was born in Kimberley and lived many places around BC before settling in Vancouver in the early 60s. She excelled at school (and at Bridge in the stairwells at International House at UBC) and graduated with an education degree.

She fondly remembered the time she spent travelling around Europe and the Middle East with friends in an old Jaguar.

Susan triumphed over addiction in the 70s and was a leader and mentor for many years in a 12-step program, a second chance at life that she never took for granted.

Later, with her husband Colin, she would move to the town of Peachland where she distinguished herself first as a staff member at the BC Women’s Enterprise Society, then on the Board of the Peachland Wellness Centre, and finally as the Founder and CEO of the natural skincare company SBT Seabuckthorn.

Susan was a loving daughter and sister, supportive wife, and an incomparable mother. She was a comfort, role model, mentor, friend, and confidante without equal.

She loved to laugh and tell stories, she loved driving, and she loved the view of the lake from her front window and her beautiful garden from the back. She was a life-long learner and tackled new things with intensity and purpose.

Susan lived her life with great courage and intentionality.

Her relationship with God and the spiritual practices that centred and guided her meant everything to her. There was not a life she touched that she did not change for the better.

The family wishes to extend deep thanks to the staff at Kelowna General Hospital and St. Paul’s Hospital for their excellent and compassionate care.

A celebration of Susan’s life will take place at the Peachland Wellness Centre on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Susan’s name to the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation, www.kghfoundation.com.

A service will be held in Vancouver in the coming months.

“Can I just have one more moon dance with you, my love?” - Van Morrison Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com.

February – A Month of Love and Family February is a month with two celebrations, Valentines Day and Family Day. These two days come about 4 days apart this year. Valentine’s

Day celebrates the love we have for friends and family. Family Day is a day to celebrate family and friends. How did we come to celebrate these two occasions?

Legend has it that Valentine’s Day may have started as early as 270 AD when a priest named Valentine was jailed for marrying couples secretly, sparing husbands from going to war. While in jail he had befriended his jailer’s daughter and signed a note to her, “from your Valentine”. This was the beginning of our modern day holiday.

February 15 was the Roman Festival of Lupercalia which celebrated the coming of spring, including fertility rites and the pairing off of women with men by lottery. At the end of the 5th Century, the Pope of the day replaced Lupercalia with St. Valentine’s Day on February 14. It came to be celebrated as a day of romance from the 14th century on.

Family Day is not as old a celebration as Valentine’s Day. Family Day was set aside to focus on getting closer to loved ones. It was scheduled to fall between New Year’s Day and Good Friday in or-

der to grant another day off between these celebrations. It gave hard-working individuals more time with their families. It is a day to look back on your family’s history and spend the day doing activities with them. In British Columbia this holiday did not pass legislation until 2011 and was first celebrated as a holiday, on the second Monday in February 2013.

This year, for the first time, BC will celebrate Family Day on February 18, the third Monday, along with the other provinces in Canada allowing families to get together across the provinces.

Sharing time together with friends and family is so important. Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC) wishes to invite you to join in the socializing that takes place at the “cozy little house on 5th street” by dropping in for a coffee, a game of cards, singing just for fun or to look into the history of PWC in the many Archive Binders available. Call anytime Monday to Friday between 9am and 3pm, 250-767-0141 for information and please... Be Our Valentine.

-Sherry Kendrick

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give their time to the Wellness Centre had the tables turned on them last weekend, as they were treated to lunch and an afternoon of conversation and games. More than 160 people volunteer at the Peachland Wellness Centre. And whether you’re a gardener, an expert breakfast-maker, or you’d like to connect with someone who could use a friendly face, there’s a place for you at the centre. did you know that, when you volunteer, you are improving your life and maybe even your health? Programs range from bereavement support groups, baby-friendly cafés, intergenerational singing, coffee & cards, tai chi, a writers’ group, and information and referral services.

You can get involved as it fits your schedule. Perhaps you can volunteer a few hours a week, a month or a year – we want you, the possibilities are endless! Check out www. peachlandwellnesscentre.ca, call (250) 767-0141, email wellnesscentre@shaw.ca, or drop by; the office is at 4426 5th St. One of their volunteers would be happy to tell you about PHOTO CONTRIBUTED their programs.

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PUZZLES

Crossword CLUES ACROSS:

1. Iranian village 6. Duct 9. Holds potatoes 13. Plant of the goosefoot family 14. Spoken in Cameroon 15. Students’ rights document (abbr.)

16. Skin lesion 17. Went over the airwaves 18. Nestle malt drink 19. Rockets’ point guard 21. Developed the polio vaccine 22. Businessmen 23. Animals have it 24. Atomic number 58 25. Cycles/second 28. Japanese classical theater 29. Slow nocturnal primate 31. Used in a play 33. One that breaks apart 36. Yellow-fever mosquitos 38. Bag-like structure in a plant 39. Simple wooden shoe 41. Leeches 44. Tide 45. Fathers 46. Decay 48. Returned material authorization (abbr.)

49. The Golden State (abbr.)

51. Extinct flightless bird of New Zealand 52. Unique garments 54. True firs 56. One who’s not on time 60. Angry speech 61. Young children 62. About aviation 63. This (Spanish) 64. Earns a perfect score 65. People of Ghana 66. Founding member of The Grateful Dead 67. Of she 68. Genus of lichens

CLUES DOWN (CONTINUED): 50. Belittle 52. Type of sword 53. Makes very wet 55. One-time Peruvian money 56. A shoe typically has one 57. Not nice 58. Sea eagle 59. Civil Rights figure Parks 61. Humbug 65. A precious metal (abbr.)

CLUES DOWN:

1. Variety of pear 2. Curved symmetrical structure 3. A demon in some cultures 4. Cricket frogs 5. Atomic #45 6. Abnormal bone joint 7. Cain and __ 8. Unhappy 9. Dogooder 10. Most babies need _ __ when they eat 11. Abdominal pain suffered by babies 12. Monetary unit 14. Tendency to suffer from a particular condition 17. Genus of flowering plants 20. It comes up some days 21. Koran chapters 23. In support of 25. One who crunches numbers 26. A type of school 27. Pops 29. Tears 30. Not influenced by drugs 32. Forms a boundary 34. Touch quickly and gently 35. Stray 37. A period between solar and lunar eclipses 40. Third-party access 42. A very large body of water 43. Infections 47. It might be due to nerves 49. Hall of Fame ballplayer Rod

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Local Events and Activities: Send the information for your Peachland event to admin@peachlandview.com The Peachland Community Arts Council - is sponsoring a workshop with Anita McComas Community Arts Council AGM - Wednesday, February 6 at 7 pm in the Peachland on Saturday, January 26 at the Little Schoolhouse, 10 – 4 pm. This is open to all levels of Community Centre on Fifth Street. All welcome. ability. Anita teaches a step to step method, and calls the method “loose and creative.”

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by Peachland Wellness Ctre.

Beginners welcome

FRIDAYS FITNESS ROOM

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT INDOOR WALKING 10 am-12 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

8-9 am, Community Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.5)

50+ FITNESS

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

9:15 am, $5 Drop in.

Please bring a mat.

50+ Activity Centre

FLOW YOGA

9-10 am, 4th Street Place

10-11 am, Community Centre

CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME

9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church

FITNESS ROOM

PEACHLAND UNITED Service: 10 am, United Church

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

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 10 am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank

YOGA (BEGINNERS)

PEACHLAND BAPTIST

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

UKELELE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

PASSION 4 ART

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

SUNDAYS

10 am - noon, Peachland Wellness Ctre

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB

1-3 pm, Community Centre

TEEN DROP IN

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

THERAPEUTIC YOGA

BARGAIN BIN

PICKLEBALL (3.75+)

DROP IN

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

9:15-10 am, Commmunity Centre

AA 12 pm,

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

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

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

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

ENERGY FOR WELLNESS

MEAT DRAW

FREERIDE SPIN

12-1:30 pm, Gasthaus Restaurant.

Everyone welcome 50+ Activity Centre

CARPET BOWLING

10 am, 50+ Activity Centre

12 pm 50+ Activity Centre

ART CLUB 12 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

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

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

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

50+ Activity Ctre

THERAPEUTIC YOGA

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS

CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME

CENTRAL OKANAGAN WELLNESS CIRCLE 10 am-11:30 am, 2nd and 4th MODEL RAILWAY Wed. of each month COMPANY GROUP

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

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

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

4-5 pm, 4th Street Place

POUND

FEEL GOOD FRIDAYS

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH

SATURDAYS

LEARN TO SPEAK SPANISH

10-11 am, Community Centre

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

CARPET BOWLING

10 am, 50+ Activity Ctre

SENIORS STRETCH & STRENGTH

11-11:45 am 4th Street Place

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

Peachland Wellness Ctre

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

COFFEE GROUP

LIONS DEN MEETING

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

7 pm, Peachland Museum

THURSDAYS FITNESS ROOM

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

YOGA (FOUNDATIONS)

50+ Activity Centre

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

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB

PICKLEBALL DROP IN

9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church

AA 12-1 pm,

1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

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

AYURVEDA YOGA

11 am-12 pm, 4th Street Place

8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre

BARGAIN BIN

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

MEAT DRAW

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

MINI KICKERS SOCCER

MINI KICKERS SOCCER

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

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

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

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

TOTAL BODY TABATA

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

FITNESS ROOM

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

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

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

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

BARGAIN BIN

9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church

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JANUARY 25, 2019

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New year, new pier: Rotary set for an exciting 2019 Happy New Year! And Happy New Pier!

You will have noticed that the construction of the pier is nearing an end.

If you are still thinking about making a donation for an In Memoriam plaque installed on the pier or its furnishings, the time for this is now. The order for the plaques will be completed on Feb. 28. Donate online at peachlandpier. org , call 250 -767-6225 or you can make a donation at the municipal office on Beach Ave., memoed “for The Peachland Heritage Pier.” Our Grand Opening will be in May! Rotary never seems to have any “down time” and January is no exception. It’s Vocational Service Month!

This began in 1998, in Peachland, with the mural on Beach next to the Museum, designed and overseen by Robin Lake. The Pavilion followed in 2005 designed, engineered and built by the members of the Rotary Club of Peachland. This is probably the last structure built from scratch entirely by volunteers. Despite the loss of the “Boots on the Ground” approach over the years, the Rotary Club of Peachland still has a wealth of talent and experience just waiting for someone to ask. We have financiers, teachers, engineers, politicians, college and university professors, entrepreneurs, chemists; professionals from all walks of life - even personnel management in our club; a sort of embryonic Knowledge and Experience Bank. We also do do things, like spring clean-up projects the municipality agrees would be helpful. If you blinked on Jan.1, you probably missed us at the Polar Bear Swim, dishing up hot chocolate for swimmers at Swim Bay. Come visit with us at the Gasthaus on Thursdays: see what we can do for you!

A reminder for parents and Grade 10, 11 or 12, students at Mount Boucherie who will be 16 years old by May 1 this year, of two more of our Adventures Programmes. (You will remember that the first was Adventures in Health Care, which was processed last November, the student heading for Prince George in May.) Both programs provide a fantastic opportunity for local students to meet students from all over the world and gain an in depth knowledge of government (citizenship) or options in the tourist industry (tourism). Information on both programmes will be available at Mount Boucherie later this month.

Students apply in January and are interviewed in February. One student will be chosen to represent the Rotary Club of Peachland in each programme: a total of two lucky individuals!

Students are billeted by Rotarians in Ottawa and Kelowna: flight and registration costs are paid for by the Rotary Club of Peachland. On return, students will be asked to attend and make a presentation at our Thursday lunch, at the Gasthaus.

For information email info@peachlandrotary.com Incidentally: we are still looking for host parents for our student from Denmark. No financial reward, but what a tremendous experience to have a fluent, intelligent student from Europe in your household for a few months. For more information email info@peachlandrotary.com.

And now: a shout-out to SaveOn Foods for supporting our Starfish programme so generously all last year and again this year! Their support makes such a huge difference!

Finally: events you might want to put in your calendar: Rotary Peachland Open House: (Ask a Rotarian you know for an invitation) Mark your calendar! March 28, a truly enjoyable event with wine, appies and door prizes. Come and see what Rotary is all about.

Sip and Savour Wine Festival in Peachland: Saturday April 27, 6-9pm Peachland’s first ever Wine Festival is only $50 per person including wine and appies. There will be a wine cork bottle grab, wine themed games and much more. Information is on our Website and Tickets will be going on sale in March Evening at Fitz: Friday June 14, come enjoy all that Fitzpatrick Winery has to offer at beautiful Greata Ranch!

Murder Mysteries: September 27 and 28, it’s “Murder, Mayhem and Merlot” (title subject to change) Yes: two nights!! You blew us away with your response last year so we are trying for a double this year! A new murderer for each performance! No spoilers possible! Local community personalities perform and entertain at the 50+ Seniors Activity Centre.

Watch our website for more info.

We need to stay connected - to our ethics, our morals, our standards and our communities more than ever.

Visit our website peachlandrotary. com and check for speakers! For more specific info:- email info@peachlandrotary.com Join us on Thursdays for lunch and a laugh at the Gasthaus at 11:45.

-Chris Boyle, Chair, Public Image, Rotary Club of Peachland.

“

(Rotary) allows us to connect with each other. It connects us to people we would never otherwise have met, who are more like us than we ever could have known.

It connects us to our communities, to professional opportunities, and to the people who need our help. ... In this ever more divided world, Rotary connects us all .D. M. Maloney, Pres. RI, 2019-2020

HERE’S THE PIER: It’s set to open in May, but now is the time if you want to purchase a memorial plaque to be placed.

Membership has its privileges!

DAILY BEVERAGE DISCOUNTS & SPECIAL EVENT PRICING

Come celebrate with us!

The Royal Canadian Legion invites you to celebrate a job well done and wish Barrie Hewer all the best in his retirement.

Friday, Feb 1st at 2 pm

Enjoy some light snacks, refreshments and cake.

Our sincerest

Thank You to Barrie for all his hard work!

SUPERBOWL SUNDAY FEB 3

3 pm onwards

APPETIZER BUFFET $ $ 13 15 members non members

FEBRUARY 16TH

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Valentine’s Dinner & Dance

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DOORS OPEN 5:30 D DINNER 6:30 D SHOW 7:30

GENERAL MEETING Jan 28th 7:30 pm

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