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’Til the mudslide brought it down DAN WALTON EDITOR

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The official cause of last Friday’s mudslide is still under investigation. Nobody was hurt as a result of the slide, which happened just north of Antler Beach. The activity happened after 1 p.m., spilling debris onto Highway 97 and tying up traffic for over an hour. A sewer line was ruptured and city crews have a pumper truck providing temporary service for affected residents. Around 45 properties were affected by the sewer break and five propoerties are still in the process of having it reconnected. Renfrew Road remains closed as there’s a major section missing. Technicians from Shaw Cable and BC Hydro were also called to the scene. Electricity was lost and then quickly restored to most homes, though four to five properties had to wait until about 2 a.m. the following morning. “We’re extremely fortunate that nobody was hurt,” said Mayor Cindy Fortin. “That was thanks in part to Joe (Mitchell, director of operations) and the crew who kept people back.” Earlier in the week, District staff noticed a crack in the earth that was getting bigger. The cordoned off the area but “there was not enough time to reenforce anything before it came down,” said Fortin. Although essential water services is being provided to all residents, it is only being delivered at a limited capacity and the district is still asking affected residents to minimize water consumption until further notice. “We are still requesting that residents in the Renfrew Road, Ferguson Place, Sherburn Road, Stuart Crescent and 6469 – 6544 Bulyea Avenue areas reduce their water and sewer use as much as possible (minimal flushing, showers, laundry, dishwasher use),” reads a District press release. “Staff are working to ensure the remaining homeowners are looked after while repairs are completed.” The situation began as a precaution and became an emergency after the erosion. Temperatures in Peachland were between -15 and -5 degrees Celsius on Jan. 6.

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The schisms among District council were on full display Tuesday night when Mayor Cindy Fortin survived an attempted mutiny at the regular council meeting. After Coun. Terry Condon criticized Fortin’s correspondence regarding the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant, he raised a motion to have council rescind the Mayor’s appointment as the District of Peachland’s representative at the Regional District of Central Okanagan. “That’s really pathetic,” Fortin told Condon. “It’s a privilege I have as a councillor,” Condon said. “If my colleagues don’t want to agree with me, it won’t get seconded and I’ll be defeated.” The motion was seconded by Coun. Thom, “Out of respect for democracy and my colleague,” he said. “Oh give me a break,” Fortin said. It was defeated 4 – 3 with Condon, Thom and Coun. Schierbeck voting in favour. Condon’s contention was over the way Fortin communicated with the RDCO in November regarding the treatment plant. Condon perceived Fortin to

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have been misrepresenting one of the District’s previous commitments, going against a successful resolution that committed the District to maintain the treatment plant as a service of the regional district. “It significantly weakened the position of the District of Peachland,” Condon said. Attached to Tuesday’s agenda was a letter Condon publicly addressed to the Mayor, accusing Fortin of going against the will of council. “…RDCO Chair (Gail) Given received Peachland’s letter of Nov. 28, 2016, requesting exclusion from the governance study of the Wastewater Treatment plant from the current Strategic Plan, and asked if you wished to respond. You did by confirming that “we would be open to looking at it …”, which

is in direct opposition to council’s position which you were charged to deliver,” reads Condon’s letter. Fortin insisted that in no way was any dialogue between her and West Kelowna Doug Mayor Findlater out of sync with the District’s position. “I was open minded, not naive as you so rudely described me at a recent meeting … just because I chose diplomacy at the RDCO meeting over being pompous and boorish to them, does not mean that I did not get my point across to the regional board. So just to restate it, four times, I made it clear that Peachland was not interested in a change in governance at the Westside Treatment Plant.” See Page 12 for the records of dialogue.

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Highlights from the rest of council Pumper Truck Replacement – Early Budget Approval Council gave early budget approval for the replacement of the pumper truck in the amount of $620,000. The District has accumulated $566,626 over three years in the equipment reserve fund for the pumper truck replacement. The Pumper truck is custom made and is expected delivery of the apparatus in 2018. Lease Agreement – Peachland Seniors’ Support Society Council approved a 60-year lease between the District of Peachland the Seniors’ Support Society, for the four properties located at 4415, 4431, 4445 and 4461 – 6th Street. The lease supports the construction of an approximate 72 rental housing units, the majority of which will be targeted to low to moderate income seniors and persons with disabilities. More information can be found at the Open House February 9th, 2017 4pm-7pm at the Peachland Community Centre and at www. peachland.ca/sss Bylaws Council adopted the following bylaws: • Building No. 1574, Amendment Bylaw No. 2160, 2016. • Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2119, Amendment Bylaw No. 2161, 2016 • Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1979, Amendment Bylaw No. 2162, 2016 • Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 1956, Amendment Bylaw No. 2163, 2016. • Business License Bylaw No. 2157, 2016 • Sign Bylaw No. 2158, 2016 The above noted bylaws reflect the changes made in the new Zoning Bylaw No. 2100, 2014 effective January 1, 2017. Zoning Bylaw No. 1375, Amendment Bylaw No. 2145, 2016 Council adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 1375, Amendment Bylaw No. 2145, 2016. The bylaw amends the zoning from P-1 Park and Open Space to R-1 Single Family Residential to allow for the creation

of five urban-sized lots located in the bend in the Coldham Road southwest of the intersection with Trepanier Bench Road. Zoning Bylaw No. 1375, Amendment Bylaw No. 2151, 2016. Council adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 1375, Amendment Bylaw No. 2151, 2016. The bylaw amends the zoning from P-2 Community Institutional to R-1 Single Family Residential at 5876 Columbia Avenue. Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 2089, Amendment Bylaw No. 2156, 2016. Council adopted Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 2089, Amendment Bylaw No. 2156, 2016. The bylaw allows for the exemption of one memorial bench to continue the practice of placing flowers on the bench.

Policy Amendment – Donation Of Cash Or Goods And Services Fin -090 Council approved the Donation of Cash or Goods and Services FIN- 090. The amendment is to reflect changes made in the Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 2089, Amendment Bylaw No. 2156, 2016 to allow for the exemption of one memorial bench to continue the practice of placing flowers on the bench. Southern Interior Local Government Association (Silga) – Call For Nominations Council nominated Councillor Thom to have his name put forth to SILGA to serve on the executive for the 2017/ 2018 term; further, that a letter of support from Council be submitted.

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During my first experience driving through the Okanagan, travelling along the waterfront highway and beside the towering embankments, I thought to myself, “these cliffs are probably going to succumb to erosion at some point.” There was a small dose of that last Friday when a chunk of Peachland collapsed, north of Antler beach between Renfrew Road and Highway 97. Traffic was stalled; utilities were disrupted throughout 75 homes; and our neighbours on Renfrew lost a big portion of the road they live on.

These crumbling landscapes pose numerous dangers and inconveniences that our Prairie counterparts would never have to worry about. But who would ever want to be a flatlander? The risks of living in the mountains are a pretty small price to pay to be surrounded by some of the best landscapes on the globe. Dan Walton Editor

Thanks to Eric Hall for his civic engagement Dear editor I am at a loss as to why the recent letter from Eric Hall was headed so inaccurately and trust the Editor of the View will do a better job in the future. As for Eric, on behalf of many residents, I would like to thank him for clarifying the issue of how a much-used sports field, came to be in private hands and highlighting what appears to be very ‘shady’ negotiations, by the then council, who handled the whole process in a very ‘unprofessional’ manner. Whether these negotiations were reached on behalf of the residents who voted for them, appears to be very unlikely. Furthermore, despite, Mr. Hall, not serving residents in any official capacity he has continued to research and make informed decisions regarding council matters,

sharing his valued, impartial, insight in the Peachland View and is still the ‘go to person’ for many residents should they have any issues affecting them. On behalf of many, I would like to say a big ‘thank you’ Eric for your continued service to the community. G. Evans Editor’s note: The feedback is always appreciated but The View’s audience has a general understanding that a headline doesn’t relay the full context of a story. The title of Eric Hall’s letter, ‘We would be crazy to allow development at Turner,’ was not an inaccurate reflection of his opposition to the housing development that was recently proposed at Turner Properties.

preserved if possible Dear editor: I read Ernie Hurd’s response to Eric Hall’s letter regarding Turner Park and wanted to provide a perspective from a Peachland resident that lives close to Turner Park. Mr Hurd is correct, Peachland has never owned Turner Park and what a shame that is as we did have more than one opportunity to purchase that property. We could not come to an agreement on the price with the School District who owned the property back when this option first came up and eventually could not meet the price the Park sold for. I’ve lived in Peachland for over 10 years, had the privilege of taking my 3 children to Turner Park and again enjoyed the Park this fall with my Grandson including watching another local Resident flying his remote control plane with amazing expertise. I have skated on the ice rink that is generously maintained by our Fire Department as have many other Residents. I drove by

the Park today (Saturday January 6th) and at dusk there were still around 20 people, young and old, enjoying the rink. I also have gone to Turner Park on July 1st to enjoy the fireworks display. You can actually see some of the fireworks from Summerland and Kelowna from Turner Park and will find other Residents also taking advantage of this unique view. In my opinion, Turner Park is an incredible and unique property that should be preserved as a Park and not developed into more residential dwellings. I understand the current Owners are looking to make a profit and I do agree with Mr Seipp that anything we can do to help improve our tax base is a plus. However, can we propose other options for consideration? I recall the discussion when the current Owner’s proposed a medical facility that was eventually rejected. There was mention that Seniors wanted to be closer to the downtown core where going for walks is more con-

venient. Peachland currently has a Park in the downtown core, Cousins Park. Is it possible to propose a swap for that piece of land with Turner Park with the understanding that Turner Park will be renamed Cousins Park to continue the honour for which that park was named? We could then allow the Owner’s of Turner Park to instead develop that downtown property and Peachland to develop the new Cousins Park. (Possibly upgrades to the new Cousin Park could be included in the swap?) A new Cousins Park could still provide the outdoor ice rink for the winter and possibly a water park for summer while still maintaining the softball diamond and washrooms. As a proud Peachlander I would be happy to be on a Committee that worked with current Property Owner’s and the City to see if such a dream can come true. Respectfully, Craig Osmachenko Peachland BC

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Farmers and crafters offering Wood stove owners should another round of awards take advantage of rebate Dear editor: The Peachland Farmers & Crafters Market is pleased to be able to again offer Educational Awards to the 2017 graduating students in School District #23. Between 2014 and 2016 we were pleased to give out eight $1000.00 Awards to deserving students. In June 2017 we will be giving out four awards of $1,000. A portion of the funds for these awards was specifically raised by many of our vendors through their participation in our weekly

50/50 draws and their generous donations at our year end gathering. Another portion was raised by the customers and visitors to the market who participated in the 50/50 draws. The balance comes from PF&C Market Society funds. All four awards need to be applied for through COBSS. Three of the $1,000 awards are open to all students (including Peachland residents) and the fourth $1,000 award is specifically designated for a Peachland resident. The criteria for both Awards are listed on

the COBSS Site and the application process is through the COBSS process. We hope you will spread the word about these Awards to all graduating students that are in your circle of family and friends. Our Board of Directors, Market Manager and Vendors wish you all a happy and healthy 2017 and we look forward to seeing you this year in our 12th market season. Karen Onrait-Casper President, PF&C Market Society

Dear editor: The Regional District of Central Okanagan Air Quality Program would like to thank the View for publishing the news story ‘Province offering rebates for old wood stoves’ in the January 6th edition. We would encourage your readers who have wood burning appliances to consider upgrading their unit to a more efficient, cleaner burning one and receive up to a $250 rebate. Newer EPA certified appliances produce less polluting smoke and burn more efficiently, which will help your wood pile last longer! To qualify, just visit a participating retailer in the Central Okanagan, purchase an EPA-certified wood, electric or gas burning appliance and the retailer will do

the rest, even recycling your old smoke belcher. They’ll also help you with the paperwork to receive your $250 rebate from the Regional District. To learn more about the program and our tips on smart wood burning, visit regionaldistrict.com/ airquality or contact our Air Quality Coordinator at 250-469-8408 or email airquality@kelowna.ca. Bruce Smith Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs Officer, RDCO

Peachland View important to the community Dear editor: The Peachland View is important to the community and gives us an opportunity to either detail our point of view or just vent our emotions. I am grateful to the Mayor for responding to my letter about Turner Park. Cindy and I were both members of the previous Council and often voted together in attempting to make changes but usually found ourselves in the minority. So I respect many of her opinions, but it seems that we disagree about Turner Park. I could never see the loss of this park as a development opportunity. There are only two parks in Peachland where teams play softball (Turner Park and Cousins Park). Also, during the winter, the park is very popular with young families with

the use of the sports box and as a snow slide. The loss of the park will be significant, so we need to try and preserve as much as we can. The owners want to rezone from institutional to residential and it is most likely that our Council will approve some form of development at the site. So the question is - what density should be allowed? The plans put forward by CTQ consultants are for 34 units of housing in two distinct formats - 17 townhouses and 17 small compact lots. Building townhouses provides for increased value in the residential zoning whilst allowing for residual park space. The problem I have is with the compact lots that would have limited parking; a reduction in the number of units would solve the problem. We should not allow development

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here that will result in vehicles parked on Turner Avenue. There seems to be a problem generally in Council being able to make changes to plans submitted by our planning department. We saw that in the development application that was approved for 52 townhouses off Huston Road. In that case, residents expressed concerns at the public hearing, the application was voted down, but two weeks later it was brought back and approved unchanged. I hope that when the development appli-

cation comes forward for Turner Park, members of Council will look closely at the plans, listen to the concerns of residents and not be afraid to ask for changes to be made. Rezoning is a privilege not a right, and we have no obligation to approve compact housing at this site. It would be appropriate, in my opinion, to reduce the number of units in order to expand the park space. Eric Hall Peachland

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PEACHLAND WELLNESS CENTRE We often find at the beginning of a new year we think about new ideas, or initiatives to improve our personal health. The Peachland Wellness Centre has just the program to start your journey of personal health and well being for 2017. The Wellness Circle is a program designed to explore a variety of health and wellness perspectives, including social issues, holistic living, personal growth, and alternative therapies. In the spirit of fun and fellowship with others, the primary goal is to broaden one's knowledge on health and wellness. Starting in January the Wellness Circle facilitators have scheduled a variety of mind stimulating topics that will be sure to interest you.

January topics include Brain Health (January 11th) and on January 25th, Marianne Read and Mary Walker will speak on "Releasing your Trapped Emotions" to heal your life and your body. The month of February brings a speaker on Hearing Loss and participants will be able to have a hearing screening test free of charge. On February 22nd, Rebekah Graves, an Art Therapist, will be speaking about the value of art therapy for mental and physical wellness. On March 8th, a speaker from the COSCO Seniors Health and Wellness Institute will be on hand to discuss personal planning issues, including; personal care, financial matters and end of life issues. Do you have a new, different, or better vision for yourself? On March 22nd, Theresa Greenwood will speak

on our ability to achieve personal and professional growth. The spring season will bring a speaker on Body Talk (April 12th), and Nutrition will be the topic for May 10th. On May 24th, Martha Lewis, a lawyer with B.C. Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support will speak on the services seniors are entitled to including; health care, housing, transportation, employment insurance and welfare benefits. On June 14th, Tricia Miller will speak on acupuncture, which is a form of Chinese medicine. So please join us at the Peachland Wellness Centre for the Wellness Circle, held on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, starting January 11th from 10 am to 12 noon. A schedule of speakers and dates will be available by calling the Peachland Wellness Centre at 250 767-0141.

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Have we broken our resolutions already and settled into our old familiar routines? Well, that’s fine – you’re back into normal mode -don’t want to upset the intuitive, creative flow of things do we? That’s my excuse at any rate! The Peachland Art Gallery will open its 2017 Season this coming Saturday with First Impressions, showcasing a group of experienced artists familiar to the Rotary Centre for the Arts and the Kelowna art scene in general. The public is invited to an open house from noon to 3 pm on Saturday hosted by Gallery Coordinator, Janet Hornseth. This is the group’s first visit to Peachland. Details are available on the PCAC website home page at www.peachlandarts.ca together with the Gallery’s varied and enticing 2017 Schedule of Exhibitions. To anticipate the next exhibition, 2017 Captured Images, which will last six weeks beginning February 25, there is a Call out to all Fine Art Photographers in the Okanagan area to participate. The deadline for submissions downloadable from the website is January 30. The Peachland Players are presently searching for a director to replace Bill Bennett who retired last year after so many years entertaining the Westside with his countless popular productions. Their next play is a traditional laugh-outloud farce, Drinking Habits, coming up in May. If you know of anyone who would like the experience of directing a lively and enthusiastic group of experienced adult players please have them contact producer Pat Wiggins at wiggins2@shaw.ca. They’ll be thrilled to have someone to direct them and work with. This would particularly suit someone searching for

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Camper van takes the polar plunge

MP Albas hosting two Town Hall meetings

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Dan Albas, Member of Parliament for Central Okanagan – Similkameen – Nicola, is hosting two Town Hall events this weekend. On Saturday, he’ll be hosting the West Kelowna Town Hall from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Westbank Lions Hall, 2466 Main St. Then on Sunday is the Kelowna Town Hall, also from 3 to 4:30 p.m. It will be happening at A S Matheson Elementary School, 2090 Gordon Drive, Kelowna. “It’s a New Year, what’s on your mind? Join Dan to share your thoughts on topics like Healthcare, the Economy, Jobs, and other issues important to you.”

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The few sections of Okanagan Lake’s frozen surface aren’t strong enough to support a camper van, as demonstrated early this morning. At 6:45 a.m., emergency crews arrived at the Cook Road boat launch in Kelowna to find a 1984 brown Ford camper van partially submerged in the lake, about 20 to 25 metres from the shore. “It does appear as though the vehicle rolled onto the ice before eventually crashing through the surface,” said Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey. Members of the Kelowna Fire Depart-

ment were fortunate to discover there was nobody inside the vehicle. O’Donaghey said evidence suggests the van was unoccupied during the time when it entered the waters. “Investigators suspect that a person or persons may have intentionally set the vehicle in motion at the crest of the boat ramp,” he said. “Investigators have identified the vehicle’s owner; the investigation is ongoing.” If anyone has additional information they are asked to contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-7623300.

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KEN NEILSEN, MAINLINE maintenance technician with Shaw Cable, works to get things back to normal in Peachland after a landslide on Jan. 6

Mudslide . . from Page 2 Fortin said the ruptured sewer line leaked out but the refuse luckily didn’t spill into Okanagan Lake. Operations director Joe Mitchell said the pumper truck is only being used temporarily and a bypass system will hopefully be set up by the end of the week. Neither Fortin nor Mitchell speculated on the cause of the slide, saying it’s still under investigation. “We’re not sure how long it will take, we’re still trying to figure out why it happened before putting together speculations,” said Mitchell. “But we’ve been fairly busy for the last few days, making sure the site’s secure; trying to get all the temporary bypass and traffic control in place for local residents.” Although no official cause has been determined, the District said ground water is suspected, and crews are noticing that it continues to flow into the slide area, which has resulted in the area being un-

stable and unsafe for workers. Consultants and engineers told the District the event was an anomaly, saying landslides rarely occur amid such cold temperatures. A short-term solution is expected to cost upwards of $250,000. The District says those costs “would be ‘throw away’, when we proceed to the permanent, long term solution.” The long-term solution could cost over a million depending on the decisions of council. “Council will be making decisions within the next few weeks, on whether to proceed with a short term solution, or wait for the weather to cooperate and move directly to a long term solution,” reports the District. “The estimated timeline for permanent repairs to be completed is three to four months.” During Tuesday’s regular council meeting, Coun. Schierbeck offered a “Large thank-you to the the operations department for doing their job so well.”

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Cougar captured in Kelowna VIEW STAFF A large female cougar was darted in Kelowna last night after apartment dwellers became uncomfortable that it was lounging outside of their building's main entrance. The RCMP received a call at 8:49 p.m. from "nervous" residents from an apartment building in the 2100 block of Cooper Rd., who reported the cat to be resting in a decorative brick alcove near the main doors. The tenants stayed inside and kept a safe distance until police arrived. The B.C. Conservation Officer Service was

then notified and two Conservation Officers arrived to capture the cougar using a tranquilizer gun. Once the cougar was darted, she began to run but didn't get far before the sleeping agent kicked in. The conservation officers loaded the cat into a truck in preparation for her released into the wild upon her recovery. "Clearly this situation ended in the best possible way," said Cst. Steve Holmes. "People were prudent in leaving the Cougar alone and the Conservation Officers did a terrific job in dealing with this beautiful but dangerous animal, protecting both her and the public in the process".

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MILLION LITTLE PIECES – During the second annual tree chipping for charity on Jan. 7, the Peachland Fire Department raised $584.60 for Muscular Dystrophy Canada by throwing 64 trees through the woodchipper. The crew’s latest workload was more than triple the 20 trees that were brought their way last year. Pictured from the left are crew members Amy Berry, Tyler Hilland, Chief Craig Dennis, Matt Stoltz, Chuck Siggs and Barb Healy.

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LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER CJ Ward captured an interesting blend of colours last week in this evening image of the Gateway condo complex.

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weight is the key to finding happiness and solving other problems. That’s why messing up the numbers on any given day can be so upsetting—it means you’ve messed up on just about everything that really matters. The lifestyle approach assumes that being overweight is usually the result of other problems, not the cause. Addressing these problems directly is the best way to solve both the problems themselves and your weight issues. This means focusing on many things, not just the numbers on the scale or the Nutrition Tracker. Numbers only tell a small part of the story, and “bad” numbers often provide good clues into areas that need attention. Going on a diet involves counting and measuring, and you stop eating some foods and substitute others, based on the rules of whatever diet plan you are using. Maybe you throw in some exercise to burn a few extra calories. Once you reach your goal weight, you don’t need the technique anymore, and things gradually go back to “normal.” So does your weight—and then some. And, of course, all the problems you hoped the weight loss would solve are still there. Making a lifestyle change involves a permanent change in your relationship with food, eating, and physical activity. You recognize that the primary problem isn’t what you eat, or even how much you eat, but how and why you eat. The most important thing you should remember when changing your lifestyle is, it is all about changing your eating habits and your activity level to be healthier.

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AD LIB Art Gallery given an Austrian touch for upcoming exhibit SUBMITTED The recently newly re-opened West Kelowna AD LIB Art Gallery at 3063 Bridlehill Drive in Smith Creek is hosting a new venture, a unique and elegant social music-arts and culinary delight for connoisseurs who appreciate European finer things in life. Tritsch Tratsch, meaning chit chat and Viennese gossip, and named after the famous polka musical composition written by the Viennese composer Johann Strauss Junior is all about refined enjoyment taking place Sunday afternoons from 24p.m. A unique setting of exquisite beautiful plush décor awaits you with enlightening Classical music, arts, cultural and historical subject matter centered on the two major world class cities of Vienna and Salzburg, Austria. Engage in interesting dialogue, make new acquaintances and savour deluxe Viennese coffee and homemade speciality Viennese pastries. Tritsch Tratsch offers

a marvelous occasion to treat yourself as well as a friend to a truly original experience. Take in the “gemuetlichkeit” of being warmly welcomed and served with grand hospitality in Austrian style by Claudia Kargl. After hosting three successful ‘For the Love of Classical Music’ course presentations in our community. Claudia was strongly encouraged by former course participants to continue to offer ‘A Touch of Austria’ tradition with her extensive musical knowledge, cultural expertise and personal experience of living in Vienna and Salzburg and the Austrian style way of life. AD LIB Art Gallery with its great music, arts and cultural libraries along with award winning collector edition DVDs for viewing on

the big screen provide an abundance of resources to ignite your senses, indulge and whet your appetite for more. To ensure an amazing top quality afternoon, space is limited to a maximum of 20 people per act. You are cordially invited but RSVP for your place is required. Act I of seven sessions at $25 per person commences Jan. 15. ACT II starts April 30. Start the New Year with something different. Plan to attend Tritsch Tratsch, The Society of Friends of Music. Enjoy a “Salute to Austria” in pomp and splendor with a big bang and fanfare celebration. You will be not disappointed! For more information about Tritsch Tratsch call 250-7681404 or email claudia. kargl@telus.net

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It is with a heavy heart we share the news that our amazing and wonderful Sister, Mum, ZsaZsa and Great ZsaZsa passed Tuesday January 3, 2017 after a brief battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her parents Jack and May Poole and the loves of her life; John M. Hamilton and Trevor T. Coates. She is survived by her brother Colin (Meredith) and families Chris (Allison), Jen, Steph and Kevin (Jacklyn), sister-in-law Barbara (Ray) and families Dana, Bruce (Leslie) and Ian (Terri), brother-in-law Philip, as well as her Children Debbie Ann (Ron), Ken (Margot), Barbara Jean (Grant), Steve (Arleen), Sandra (John), Mark, Debbie Lynn (Mike) Grandchildren Nicole, Rebecca (Joey), Jordanne (Dylan), Brooks, Ashley (Chris), Theresa, Sarah (Justin), James (Kim), Jamie Ray, Buddy (Trisha), Danny (Joey) Great Grandchildren Emma, Hannah, Emmitt, Gwen, Natalie, Colin, Marlo, Ian, Carter, Parker, Jackson, Brooklyn, Emma and Allison. She was born in Rochdale, England and immigrated with her family to Calgary, AB in 1952. She lived and worked in various cities but Calgary was home. Through the years she was a very active member of the Calgary Jaycettes and Rotary Ann’s (Downtown), Saturday afternoon at the Peachland Bargain Bin (we all received tidbits) enjoyed golf, bridge and dinner parties, Tuesday coffee with the girls, traveling and time spent with family and friends. She came to Peachland in 2000 where she was very lucky to make so many wonderful friends and have such great adventures which gave her funny stories to share. The family would like to express sincerest thanks to the many friends that have shown their love and support over many happy years and while she was ill. The family also wish to express gratitude to Health Link Line, Peachland First Responders, the Osoyoos and Penticton paramedics as well as staff at Penticton Emergency for their exemplary care and compassion. As per Mum’s wishes there will be no service. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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ZUMBA 5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5+) 1-3 pm,

PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 10 am-3 pm

YOUTH BOXING CLUB

PEACHLAND SPARKS AND BROWNIES

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AFTERNOON BRIDGE

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Community Centre

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WOODCARVING 7 pm,

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FLOW YOGA 9-10 am,

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MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm,

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AA 12 pm,

TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 10 am,

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PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 10 am-3 pm Bargain Bin.

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10 - noon,

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THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10:30-11:30 am, YOGA (BEGINNERS)

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BRIDGE CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs)

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BINGO 6:45 pm

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

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PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 am

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BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DROP IN (ages 9-12) 4-8 pm,

PICKLEBALL (ALL PLAY) 6-8 pm,

MEAT DRAW 3-5 pm,

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PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5+) 1-3 pm,

VINYASA YOGA FLOW 5:30-6:30 pm, Community Centre

ARTISAN MARKET

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PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 10 am-3 pm Bargain Bin.

MEAT DRAW 2-4 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

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Stories from Old Town: The great CPR sternwheeler RICHARD SMITH

LOCAL HISTORIAN The SS Sicamous was the last of the great CPR sternwheelers to ply the lake from end to end. The Aberdeen being the first, the Okanagan next, they were to provide a direct link to the CPR Railway where it’s Okanagan branch terminated at Okanagan Landing near Vernon. It was built in 1914 and saw many of it’s passengers as soldiers, leaving for the Great War, WW1. Fewer would come back on it, particular-

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ly in the case of Peachland. How appropriate that our cenotaph sits where the CPR wharf once was, from where so many departed. In 1935 the Sicamous had her top deck removed as it was hard to handle in strong winds. The boat was used to haul fruit for the next two years until retiring and that job being taken over by barges with tugs carrying box cars already loaded with fruit, as in Peachland. She was sold for $1 to the City of Penticton and made her final trip August 30, 1951.

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Beloved cowboy from Rustico reflects on tenure DAN WALTON EDITOR

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The man at the helm of Rustico Farm and Cellars is getting ready to ride off into the sunset, literally. Bruce Fuller, the cowboy-clad founder and proprietor of Rustico, is moving on after nearly a decade spent crafting the vineyard into a wild west winery. “There was a history here that was important to be recognized and picking up on it helped us to position ourselves in a memorable way,” he said. That olden-days identity that became a part of Rustico was engineered by Fuller. He based the business’s concept on a combination of real life and fiction – a mix of pop culture’s depiction of the cattle-lassoing, revolver-packing horsemen who conquered the American Frontier, along with the true history of the Okanagan’s early settlers – which he gained an intimate understanding of after serving four years as a director with the Oliver & District Heritage Society. Come high noon at Rustico – when it was time to wet the whistle, Fuller would host his guests in a saloon fit for a cowboy. “We don’t want our guests to guzzle and go,” he said. “I’m not into that – it’s wrong. “We always say in cowboy culture, ‘take it easy, enjoy.’ We want to give the guest an experience that’s a little different, so

THAT’S A WRAP – Bruce Fuller, founder and proprietor of Rustico Farms and Cellars, is moving on from the vineyard and thinking about how he’ll write his next chapter. when you leave here, you’ve had fun.” It’s difficult to find any modern technologies around the Rustico homestead – it’s a place of agriculture that’s predominantly sprinkled with furnishings of the Old South. “It’s old-fashioned looking, it’s funky, the wines are good, you can have a big picnic outside and a roaring fire, you can

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have lots of fun and lots of laughs and go away with a memory.” Since taking over in 2007, Fuller has made a home out of the Rustico headquarters, which is a cozy log cabin-style residence that was originally built in the 19th century as a bunkhouse for miners. When it was first built, the bunkhouse sat two-and-a-half hours away from its current location at Sally Silver Mine. Log by log, through the tricky Anarchist Mountain switchback roads, and with nothing more than a Volkswagen truck and trailer – it was finally relocated in 1963 to where it stands today on Golden Mile Drive. The home was then given a new roof made out of sod, which had been cut out of the neighbouring mountainside. After being taken

back in time by a visit to Rustico, visitors who take home a bottle get to enjoy much more than the delectable tastes of their reds and whites. “When they take the product home they have a memory. Take a wine home with you from your travels, wherever home is, you put a bottle on the table in front of your guests, and you have a whole experience to talk about with them.” Fuller said almost everybody seems to enjoy Rustico’s theme, and he noticed that Europeans seem to be the most fascinated, followed closely by guests from the USA and the Canadian Prairies. “Cowboy culture starts when you’re a child.” One of Rustico’s flavours is a pinot noir called Doc’s Buggy, which was inspired by an old-fashioned

medical practice. Back in the day, it was common for a doctor to make house calls, whereby travelling to the patient’s home for treatment was commonplace. “So Doc’s Buggy is a wine that pairs well with any food,” he explained. “It’s a versatile wine because it meant you could make house calls. You could go visit anybody you like for dinner and feel safe bringing a bottle of pinot noir – it goes well with pretty much whatever the host might be serving.” In the 1800s, it was common for a Texas cowboy to start his career at the age of 14, Fuller said. By the time they reached the Canadian border, they would usually be at least 18 at that point, “So they were trail-hardened.” And while the young cowboys

weren’t restricted by any laws regarding a drinking age, wine wasn’t very accessible in North America. “When those young cowboys showed up at a saloon in Osoyoos they’d have been drinking whiskey.” Reflecting upon his tenure, Fuller said the team at Rustico has succeeded very well here in delivering the dream. “Everything that we thought would happen, happened.” But they never figured on a wildfire potentially wiping out the entire farm in the summer of 2015. Despite high winds pushing the fire up to his fence, Fuller stayed behind and grabbed a bottle of wine appropriately titled “Last Chance” (to give him a bit of courage). But luckily Mother Nature showed some mercy and spared the ranch

that night. She also didn’t want to tangle with the likes of the Oliver Fire Department. As far as Fuller is concerned, the winery still has potential to become even more impressive. “I want to still be here and continue to build the brand. I would have liked very much for the brand to have evolved a little bit more.” The new owners are planning to rebrand the business, and Fuller hopes it will not become “just another winery.” As he explores his options for the future, Fuller ultimately hopes to continue as a player in the local wine industry. “We’re pretty tight, our group,” he said of the wineries and vineyards around the South Okanagan. Oh well, come on, horse, it’s time to go.

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Peachland is going postal VIEW STAFF The beauty of Okanagan Lake is about to become a collectors item, and Peachland is about to come into view for all Canadians After capturing a mesmerizing photo of a dock reaching into Okanagan Lake, local photographer Joanne Lofeudo submitted it to a photo contest being held by Canada Post – her first time ever entering one. “The photo is called ‘Beautiful Okanagan’ and was taken in Peachland,” she said. “I feel the image captures the calm and serenity of living by the lake, encouraging the viewer to slow down, breathe deeply and appreciate the beauty of the Okanagan.” Lofeude’s photo won the Historical Photo category and then went on to win best photo overall. As for her reward, Beautiful Okanagan will be used to represent the official stamps of Canada Post. “Having one of my photos chosen to be a limited edition Canada Post Stamp was an honour.”

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VIEW STAFF One of the biggest players in Canada’s wine industry has been taken over by Ontario’s retired teachers. The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan finalized its acquisition last month of Constellation Brands Canada, of which Jackson-Triggs and Inniskillin wine brands are subsidiaries. Constellation is headquartered are in Mississauga, Ontario, and is Canada’s market leader, eclipsing its closest competitor with three times their market share. Seven of the top 20 brands in Canada belong to Constellations. The wine company began in 1945 and owns over 100 brands, which are produced at 40 facilities by approximately 8,000 employees. “To elevate life with every glass raised,” is their vision statement. Ontario’s retired teachers belong to the largest single-profession pension plan in the country. The transaction was valued at $1.03 billion CAD. More details are expected to be released from Constellation’s third-quarter financial report for 2017. According to Constellation, “The sale of the Canadian wine business aligns with the company’s focus on driving higher growth, higher-margin business activities, and its capital allocation strategy, which includes returning value to shareholders through cash dividends and share repurchases, and making select, value-creating acquisitions while operating at a targeted leverage ratio.”

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