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Friends of Beach Avenue versus PeachTree Village

DEVELOPMENT DISPUTE – Top left is a diagram from

Peachland’s Downtown Charette showing PeachTree Village’s location in a block that calls for two to three storey buildings. Top right is the site of PeachTree as it currently appears. To the left is the four-storey concept that was presented to council in 2015, and to the right is the five-storey concept — which added another floor for office space — approved by council in September. The Friends of Beach Avenue are taking the District to court to try and stop it from happening.

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The Friends of Beach Avenue’s unstoppable force is bound to collide with the immovable object that is PeachTree Village. Both sides are intensifying their campaigns. The Friends held the Rally in the Alley Thursday Dec. 7 at the Little Schoolhouse. Speakers were PeachTree adversar-

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ies Randey Brophy, Lloyd Sotas, Maggie Lovelock and former Mayor Keith Fielding. Over 100 supporters packed into the building and over $1,500 in cash donations were stuffed into a jar. That money will support a lawsuit challenging the District’s decision to approve a development that doesn’t conform with the Official Community Plan. In the other corner, PeachTree has launched its own offensive. Gaetan Royer, the man sowing the seeds of PeachTree, has accused Brophy of “using his leadership of the Friends of Beach Avenue Society as a Go Fund Me campaign for his personal gain.” Royer recalled a discussion between him and Brophy during PeachTree’s March 9 open house. He claims that Brophy expressed interest in selling his Beach Avenue property to PeachTree, and Royer was initially interested because Brophy’s property is in Peachland’s Core Commercial area (between Highway 97 and 6th Street) – an appealing location for developers. But upon learning that Brophy had constructed a new home on his lot after purchasing it in March 2014, Royer says he lost interest.

“I further explained that we would be most interested in properties with older houses because our goals would be to acquire properties for the land only and help revitalize the downtown core. It is routine practice for developers to purchase properties for their land value and avoid buying newer buildings. Mr. Brophy became irritated saying that he had just finished building a new house,” Royer said. “I told Mr. Brophy that the OCP had long included a specific policy against re-investment in single family housing in the Core Commercial area. He became extremely upset saying that he would not have built a new house if he had known. I pointed out that this was not a hidden fact and that we actually quoted the District’s OCP on our comment form.” Brophy remembers having a discussion with Royer on March 9, but the assertion that he regrets building his home and considered selling it to PeachTree is “absolute bullshit,” he says. “Why would I build a home over $1 million in 2015 and retire here if I was going to sell my property to Gaetan Royer? It’s ridiculous.” Brophy argues that his property will be-

come much more valuable if PeachTree does go ahead – so if money were his motivation, he says he would be in favour of this development. “We don’t need any money, especially not from Gaetan Royer.” But Royer makes the case that Brophy’s own disregard towards Peachland’s OCP put him in a position to benefit by nearly $180,000 if PeachTree doesn’t go ahead. By building his new home in 2015, Brophy reinvested in a single family residential dwelling within the Core Commercial area, which is discouraged in section 15.8 of the OCP. When he bought the lot three-and-ahalf years ago, it was worth $595,000. Since then, he demolished the old house, built the new structure and then saw his property value assessment rise to $829,000. However, since the OCP says properties within the Core Commercial area are supposed to “support commercial and multiple family residential mixed use buildings,” Royer said Brophy’s recently-built single family dwelling would be worth no more than $650,000 to a builder. “He now knows that anyone doing due diligence prior to

purchasing his home will discover that it is destined to be surrounded by higher density use, as explicitly explained in the OCP,” Royer said. Brophy said if he and his wife weren’t allowed to build the home they had planned, they wouldn’t have purchased the property in the first place. They hired a contractor and were able to get a building permit with “no pushback” from the District. “The District of Peachland had no problem with our plans before or after we purchased the property.” According to Brophy, Royer’s accusation is an “absolute lie” designed to “muddy the waters.” Brophy maintains that his property will be worth more if PeachTree is built because it will increase the demand for single family homes in the downtown core. But no matter how much the value of his property may increase, Brophy says he has “no intention to sell. “It’s completely inaccurate to say I’m doing this for financial reasons.” Brophy says he and his wife just want to live out the rest of their days in Peachland while retaining the character of their

neighbourhood, as defined in the OCP. “Trying to smear me is a lot like building right to your neighbours lot line,” Brophy said. “It just isn’t neighbourly.” But it will be a judge that decides the fate of PeachTree, not the reputations of individuals. Friends of Beach Avenue Eric Hall has no doubt that as it stands, a judge will rule in favour of the Friends. However, he fears the District is going to hastily “update” the OCP in order for it to bode with PeachTree, just in time for court. Should that happen, and PeachTree’s adversaries participate in an OCP update by expressing their dismay towards five storeys on Beach Avenue, “council can just ignore them and approve it.” Hall believes the District will do whatever it takes to see PeachTree get built. “Elsie (Lemke, District CAO) isn’t going to lose a lawsuit,” Hall said. “It would be a huge black eye.” He suspects an OCP revision process to begin in February or March. When Lemke was asked if the District might actually do that, she said it wouldn’t be very smart for her to make a comment while the lawsuit is pending.

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WE CARE &ĂŵŝůǇ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ

dŚĞ ůĂŶĚ ĨŽƌ WĞĂĐŚdƌĞĞ sŝůůĂŐĞ ǁĂƐ ďŽƵŐŚƚ ďǇ ƚǁŽ ĨƌŝĞŶĚƐ͕ &ƌĞĚ ^ŽŽĨŝ recipient of RBC’s Top Ϯϱ ĂŶĂĚŝĂŶ /ŵŵŝŐƌĂŶƚƐ ĂǁĂƌĚ ĂŶĚ 'ĂĞƚĂŶ ZŽǇĞƌ͕ ĨŽƌŵĞƌ hE ƉĞĂĐĞŬĞĞƉĞƌ͘ tĞ ĂƌĞ ƚǁŽ ĨĂŵŝůŝĞƐ ǁŽƌŬŝŶŐ ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌ ƚŽ ŵĂŬĞ Ă ůŽŶŐͲ ƚĞƌŵ ŝŶǀĞƐƚŵĞŶƚ ŝŶ Ă ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ǁĞ ůŽǀĞ͘

ĐŽŶŽŵŝĐ ĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ

WĞĂĐŚdƌĞĞ ǁĂƐ ĐƌĂĨƚĞĚ ďǇ ůŝƐƚĞŶŝŶŐ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ͘ /Ŷ ƵŐ ϮϬϭϱ͕ ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚƐ ůŝŬĞĚ ƚŚĞ ĨŝƌƐƚ ĚĞƐŝŐŶ ƉƌŝŶƚĞĚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ WĞĂĐŚůĂŶĚ sŝĞǁ͘ DĂŶǇ ƐŝŐŶĞĚ ƵƉ ƚŽ ũŽŝŶ ŽƵƌ ǁĂŝƚŝŶŐ ůŝƐƚ͘ /Ŷ ^ĞƉƚ ϮϬϭϱ͕ Ă ŵĞĞƚŝŶŐ ǁŝƚŚ Peachland’s ĐŽŶŽŵŝĐ ĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ ŽŵŵŝƚƚĞĞ ǁĂƐ Ă turning point. That’s when ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚ ƐĐŽƉĞ ǁĂƐ ƌĞͲĂůŝŐŶĞĚ ƚŽ ŝŶĐƌĞĂƐĞ ĐŽŵŵĞƌĐŝĂů ƐƉĂĐĞ ;ƚŽ ŽǀĞƌ ϭϬ͕ϬϬϬ ƐĨͿ ĂŶĚ ƚŽ ĂĚĚ ĂŶ ŽĨĨŝĐĞ ĨůŽŽƌ͘ KĨĨŝĐĞ ƐƉĂĐĞ ĂĚĚƌĞƐƐĞĚ ƚŚĞ ŶĞĞĚ ĨŽƌ ŵŽƌĞ ǇĞĂƌͲƌŽƵŶĚ ũŽďƐ ĂŶĚ ĚĂǇƚŝŵĞ ĨŽŽƚ ƚƌĂĨĨŝĐ ŝŶ Peachland’s Core Commercial area. tĞ ůŝƐƚĞŶĞĚ ƚŽ ŵĞƌĐŚĂŶƚƐ͘ dŚĞǇ ŬŶŽǁ ďĞƐƚ ǁŚĂƚ ĚŽǁŶƚŽǁŶ ŶĞĞĚƐ ƚŽ ƚŚƌŝǀĞ͗ ǇĞĂƌͲƌŽƵŶĚ ǁĞůůͲƉĂŝĚ ŽĨĨŝĐĞ ǁŽƌŬĞƌƐ ĂŶĚ ŵŽƌĞ ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚƐ ůŝǀŝŶŐ ŝŶ Ă ƌĞũƵǀĞŶĂƚĞĚ ĐŽŵŵĞƌĐŝĂů ĐŽƌĞ͘

tŚĞŶ ǁŝůů ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚŝŽŶ ƐƚĂƌƚ͍

dŚĞ ĚĂǇ ĂĨƚĞƌ ŽƵŶĐŝů ĂƉƉƌŽǀĂů͕ ǁŽƌŬ ƐƚĂƌƚĞĚ ŽŶ ďƵŝůĚŝŶŐ ƉĞƌŵŝƚ ĚƌĂǁŝŶŐƐ͘ ^ŝŶĐĞ ^ĞƉ ϱƚŚ͕ WĞĂĐŚdƌĞĞ ĐŽŵŵŝƚƚĞĚ ĞǆƚĞŶƐŝǀĞ ƌĞƐŽƵƌĐĞƐ͗ • ĂǁĂƌĚĞĚ ĐŽŶƚƌĂĐƚƐ ƚŽ ŵĞĐŚĂŶŝĐĂů͕ ĞůĞĐƚƌŝĐĂů ĂŶĚ ƐƚƌƵĐƚƵƌĂů ĞŶŐŝŶĞĞƌƐ͖ • ƌĞƚĂŝŶĞĚ Ă ůĂǁ Ĩŝƌŵ ƚŽ ĐƌĞĂƚĞ ƐƚƌĂƚĂ ƚŝƚůĞƐ͖ • ƌĞƚĂŝŶĞĚ Ă ĚĞŵŽůŝƚŝŽŶ ĐŽŶƚƌĂĐƚŽƌ͖ • ƉƵƌĐŚĂƐĞĚ ĂĚǀĞƌƚŝƐŝŶŐ ŝŶ ůďĞƌƚĂ͕ ƚŚĞ KŬĂŶĂŐĂŶ Θ DĞƚƌŽͲsĂŶĐŽƵǀĞƌ ƚŽ ĂƚƚƌĂĐƚ ƚĞĐŚ ĐŽŵƉĂŶŝĞƐ ƚŽ ŽƵƌ ŽĨĨŝĐĞ ƐƉĂĐĞ͖ • ŽƌŐĂŶŝǌĞĚ dĞĐŚŶŽǀĂƚŝŽŶ͖

^ŝƚĞ ĐůĞĂƌŝŶŐ ŚĂƐ ĂůƌĞĂĚǇ ƐƚĂƌƚĞĚ͊

KĨĨŝĐĞ ƐƉĂĐĞ ŵĂƚƚĞƌƐ KĨĨŝĐĞ ǁŽƌŬĞƌƐ ǁŚŽ ƐŚŽƉ ůŽĐĂůůǇ ĚƵƌŝŶŐ ǁŽƌŬ ĚĂǇ͗ ǀŐ͘ ŽĨĨŝĐĞƌ ǁŽƌŬĞƌ ƐƉĞŶĚƐ͗

ϲϮ й ΨϭϯϮͬǁŬ

tĞ ĐĂƌĞ ĂďŽƵƚ WĞĂĐŚůĂŶĚ

tĞ ƐƚĂǇĞĚ ĂǁĂǇ ĨƌŽŵ ůĞƚƚĞƌ ǁƌŝƚŝŶŐ͕ ďƵƚ ŶŽƚ because we don’t care. We are concerned ĂďŽƵƚ ĐŚĂŶŐĞ ĂƐ ǁĞůů͘ tŚĂƚ ǁĞ ďƌŝŶŐ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ŝƐ ĐŽŶƐŝƐƚĞŶƚ ǁŝƚŚ Peachland’s ǀŝƐŝŽŶ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ĐŽƌĞ ĐŽŵŵĞƌĐŝĂů ĂƌĞĂ͘ tĞ ďƌŝŶŐ ƚĂǆ ƌĞůŝĞĨ ĨŽƌ ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚŝĂů ƉƌŽƉĞƌƚǇ ŽǁŶĞƌƐ͕ ŵŽƌĞ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ ĂŶĚ ũŽďƐ ƚŽ ŐĞƚ ǇŽƵŶŐ ƉƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶĂůƐ ƚŽ ŵŽǀĞ ďĂĐŬ ƚŽ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ͘ tĞ ĚŽ ƚŚŝƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŽŶůǇ ǁĂǇ ƚŚĂƚ ŝƐ ĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂůůǇ ǀŝĂďůĞ ŝŶ ϮϬϭϳ͘

ƚŚƌŝǀŝŶŐ ĚŽǁŶƚŽǁŶ ŶĞĞĚƐ ŝŶǀĞƐƚŵĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ǇĞĂƌͲƌŽƵŶĚ ĂĐƚŝǀŝƚǇ

KŶĞ ŽĨĨŝĐĞƌ ǁŽƌŬĞƌ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚƐ ZĞƐƚĂƵƌĂŶƚ ƐƉĂĐĞ͗ ϳ ƐƋ͘ Ĩƚ͘ ZĞƚĂŝů ƐƉĂĐĞ͗ Ϯϯ ƐƋ͘ Ĩƚ͘ ^ŽƵƌĐĞ͗ WƌŝŶĐŝƉůĞƐ ŽĨ hƌďĂŶ ZĞƚĂŝů WůĂŶŶŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ͕ ZŽďĞƌƚ :͘ 'ŝďďƐ͕ ϮϬϭϭ

KUDOS TO PEACHLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE zŽƵ ĂƌĞ Ăůů ǁŝŶŶĞƌƐ͊

/ŶǀĞƐƚŽƌ ƐƚĂƚĞ ŽĨ ŵŝŶĚ

ŽŶŐƌĂƚƵůĂƚŝŽŶƐ ƚŽ Ăůů ϮϬϭϳ ŶŽŵŝŶĞĞƐ ĂŶĚ ǁŝŶŶĞƌƐ ĨĞĂƚƵƌĞĚ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ WĞĂĐŚůĂŶĚ ŚĂŵďĞƌ ŽĨ ŽŵŵĞƌĐĞ ƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ǆĐĞůůĞŶĐĞ ǁĂƌĚƐ ĞǀĞŶƚ͘

But that’s not enough. ĐŽŶŽŵŝĐ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ ŐƵƌƵƐ ƐĂǇ ƚŚĂƚ ƚŽ ĂƚƚƌĂĐƚ ŝŶǀĞƐƚŵĞŶƚ͕ Ă ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ŵƵƐƚ ĂůƐŽ ĨĞĞů ŐƌĞĂƚ ĂďŽƵƚ ŝƚƐĞůĨ ĂŶĚ ŝƚƐ ĨƵƚƵƌĞ͘

Peachland’s ŵĞƌĐŚĂŶƚƐ ŚĂǀĞ ŐƌĞĂƚ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ƐƉŝƌŝƚ͘ dŚĞǇ ƚĂŬĞ ƌŝƐŬƐ͕ ĂƐ ƚŚĞǇ ĂĚĂƉƚ ƚŽ Ă ĐŚĂŶŐŝŶŐ ŵĂƌŬĞƚƉůĂĐĞ͘ tĞ ĂƉƉůĂƵĚ Ăůů ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŽǁŶĞƌƐ͘

zŽƵƌ ĚǇŶĂŵŝĐ ŚĂŵďĞƌ ŝƐ ŵĂŶĂŐĞĚ ďǇ ƵďĞƌͲƉŽƐŝƚŝǀĞ ĨŽůŬƐ ǁŚŽ ŚĞůƉ ǇŽƵŶŐ ŝŶǀĞƐƚŽƌƐ͕ ƉƌŽŵŽƚĞ ůŽĐĂů ƚŽƵƌŝƐŵ ĂŶĚ ĐĞůĞďƌĂƚĞ ĞǆĐĞůůĞŶĐĞ͘

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WŽƐŝƚŝǀĞ ĂďŽƵƚ WĞĂĐŚůĂŶĚ DĂǇŽƌ Θ ŽƵŶĐŝů͕ WĞĂĐŚůĂŶĚ ŵďĂƐƐĂĚŽƌƐ͕ ƚŚĞ ŚĂŵďĞƌ ĂŶĚ ŵĂŶǇ ŽƚŚĞƌ ŐƌŽƵƉƐ ĨĞĞů ĐŽŶĨŝĚĞŶƚ ĂďŽƵƚ ƚŚĞ community’s bright future as it tackles big ĐŚĂůůĞŶŐĞƐ ůŝŬĞ ĚŽǁŶƚŽǁŶ ƌĞǀŝƚĂůŝǌĂƚŝŽŶ͕ Ă ŶĞǁ ǁĂƚĞƌ ƚƌĞĂƚŵĞŶƚ ƉůĂŶƚ ĂŶĚ ŚŽƵƐŝŶŐ ĨŽƌ ^ĞŶŝŽƌƐ͘ Peachland’s ƐĐĞŶŝĐ ďĞĂƵƚǇ ĂŶĚ Ă ƉŽƐŝƚŝǀĞ ĐůŝŵĂƚĞ ĂƌĞ ŝŵƉŽƌƚĂŶƚ ĂƐƐĞƚƐ ƚŽ ĂƚƚƌĂĐƚ ŝŶǀĞƐƚŽƌƐ ĂŶĚ ŐƌŽǁ ƚŚĞ ƚĂǆ ďĂƐĞ͘ dŚĞ WĞĂĐŚdƌĞĞ sŝůůĂŐĞ dĞĂŵ

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PEACHLAND VIEW

DECEMBER 15, 2017

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Doggie Beach: Part III

Too personal Dear editor: How very sad the developer of PeachTree has gone the route of researching and divulging information to the public on Randey Brophey’s personal home value, what he paid for the property, what it is worth and would be worth to a developer, along with fabricating untruths, while Randey has consistently taken the high road. This speaks volumes. The purpose of the people supporting “Friends of Beach Avenue” have the sole intent of trying to protect and preserve the small town ambience of downtown Peachland, despite what some believe they are against development, which is totally untrue. What I envision for the future of downtown Peachland is two to three storey buildings with quaint and interesting shops underneath for locals and tourists to explore. Such as you find in the small towns the travel agents will suggest like LaConner, Leavenworth, Edmonds, Washington, small towns along the water on the Oregon and California coast, even Vancouver Island, such as Qualicum, etc., just what attracted us to move here. As I live along Beach Avenue, careful planning is a concern to me. Pat Buchanan Peachland

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Dear editor: All we are tying to say is that upon our inquiry at the Peachland Municipal Hall, we were informed by municipal staff that the DOGGIE BEACH located near our Beach Ave home, nick-named Todd’s DOGGIE BEACH, was approved by the Regional District. Neither our neighbors nor ourselves were consulted prior to locating a DOGGIE BEACH in our

neighborhood on a public beach. What happened to the public consultation process? This is not a transparent process apparently. We have lived here since 1981, this is a very busy public Beach! Signage for the DOGGIE BEACH was inappropriately placed at 3900 Beach instead of the designated area between 3896-3860 Beach Ave. So this first sign attracted many dog owners

to the wrong location, who keep coming. Often dogs are off leash so they can swim right over Peachland’s water intake system. According to my front row seat there is a small percentage who clean up after their dogs. Then in a few minutes we will see a family with little kids or a couple try to set up a blanket or towel right where a dog has peed or taken a dump, and it hasn’t

been cleaned. I don’t know how you clean up dog pee. Bad optics & bad hygiene people! Yuck! It makes a person sick to watch and I think it’s a bad mix. If you insist on keeping it there don’t you think you should consider fencing in the dog park and cleaning up the beach for the regular visiting public? J.Skarbo Peachland

Developer’s smear attempt is a dirty distraction Dear editor: PeachTree developer Gaetan Royer has made a claim that I bought my home for $595,000, built a new one now which raised my property assessment to $829,000, and am only complaining because if development goes ahead on Beach Avenue the value of my lot would only be worth $650,000 to a builder. So he says I’m only in it for the money. Why then don’t I have any problem with three story development on Beach Avenue? Does anyone believe my house won’t go up in value whether the development in the future on Beach avenue is three storey or five storey? Does anybody believe Mr Royer’s claim that my beach front house will only be of interest to a builder in the future? I have a University degree in Commerce and Economics and spent 30 years of my working life as a Senior Product Manager — creating, evaluating and getting internal and federal approval for the successful introduction of over 150 new products and services. I worked as a real estate

agent for only one-and-a-half years after retirement. But you don’t need a Commerce degree or much time in real estate to realize that as less new single detached beach front homes become available, the remaining ones will be worth more. It is simply supply and demand. And a newer detached beachfront house will always be worth more than a newer beachfront condo. There is less of the former and a detached single family house is economically more attractive and valuable than a condo because you own the land freehold, there is no strata ownership or strata council, you have more space, etc.—it is simple common sense. Where the claim by Mr Royer really fails though is in trying to state that if I were to sell my beach front house in the future the only buyer interested would be a builder. Who is he trying to kid? First, we never offered our house for sale to him; second, our beach front house will increase in value as the area develops; third, we don’t want to sell and love it here; and fourth if we did want to sell there will be plenty of

people, couples and families, who will want to give us market, not lot, value for it. We won’t be selling to a builder for only lot value. The notion is absurd. We will be selling to others who want to live in a near new four bedroom beach front house within half a block of a community center, ball field, yacht club and public beach. So there is no economic disincentive to us from increased development on Beach Avenue. So Mr Royer’s contention that I am opposing this for some imagined risk of the devaluation of my house simply falls flat. In my opinion, it is nothing more than an attempted diversion on his part from the real issues at hand, which are why didn’t Peachland Planning advise the developer there was a three storey maximum on Beach avenue and why did the former Mayor feel he had to write a letter to council prior to the hearing reminding them there was a three storey maximum on Beach Avenue. Randey Brophy Peachland

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DECEMBER 15, 2017

OPINION

Word war Dear editor: Re: Friends don’t sue, Dec. 8 The great thing about the English language is we are able to manipulate meanings of words by using them as VERBS, NOUNS, etc. Definition of suing as a noun is: a case in a court of law involving a claim, complaint, etc, by one party against another; suit at law. Is this not what they are doing? I did not say at anytime that there was going to be any monies involved, with the exception of our tax dollars to counter this action in court. I have been reminded numerous times about the OCP and as I pointed out to a member of the Friends of Beach Avenue… there is a difference between the words “should” and “must”. Denise Hurd Peachland

Accusations should not have been published Dear editor: The story you wrote and published on the View website last weekend (also on Page 2) is an example of the kind of reporting and storytelling that my teachers in journalism school (Carleton University) taught me never to do. Mr. Walton, you wrote a story without doing the multiple source data gathering and fact checking that is an essential practice of any credible newspaper organization. Rushing to get a story, any story written for a digital platform, I suggest, creates a sense of urgency to publish. As well, your lack of experience may be making you easy prey for a skilled communicator like Mr. Royer. Take a look at the April 2015 biographical data Mr.Royer submitted to Council. The data indicates he knows how to select, organize, frame and present bits of data that can elicit non-critical sense-making abilities of his target audience, whether that is a novice community newspaper re-

porter/editor or District Council members. My hope is that you will start to think critically about the data you are gathering and organizing into stories about this community. Otherwise you will become known as a shill for land developers. Do you want to transform the View and its website into an advertorial platform that poses as credible community news-gathering and storytelling? I see it as is a source of data about your work as a community newspaper journalist at this point in time. The story does not report on the variety of concerns residents expressed about the Council decision to disregard the Official Community Plan. The OCP calls for a a maximum of three storeys on Beach Avenue. People were asking how was Council persuaded to allow Mr. Royer to plan a five storey building that also goes right to his neighbour’s lot-line. People asked how could Council disregard the problems of an increased demand for parking

Here ‘n’ there: Getting pranked with explosives at the cop shop JON NETELENBOS OP-ED COLUMNIST

“Surviving dangerous times requires a sense of humour.” Robert Ferrigno. As a police supervisor in Calgary’s downtown precinct, I often interacted with Devin (not his real name), an experienced veteran frontline police officer who genuinely loved his profession. Devin was a conscientious cop who carefully and dialectically searched for the right course of action in whatever policing tasks he undertook. Likewise, if a tactical decision had to be made in a hurry, he could do that too. Undeniably, Devin was well-liked and respected by the community and similarly so among the rank and file. He was also an accomplished mentor to new police recruits who relied on him to guide them through a demanding 18-month probationary labyrinth of policy and procedures. Devin was a true altruist because he never wavered in coming to his colleagues’ defense if they were unjustly disciplined by the police brass. (Unfortunately, even during this juncture in policing, workplace bullying existed.) Despite his outspokenness, Devin always came out unscathed. His reputation grew among the men and women in the precinct and members would refer to him as the frontline’s “voice of reason

and conscience,” a man for all seasons with infinite skills and judgment. But all that came to a resounding halt one day. It was a night shift and I had just returned to my office to clear up some paperwork. Devin and his police partners were also there, holding a suspect in custody. While I do not recall the precise details about the arrest, it resulted in the seizure of many firearms and explosives from the suspect’s residence. It was a major event in our police district. Obviously delighted with this seizure, Devin called me out of my office to view his trophies. There were stacks of rifles, shotguns, and ammunition on a table behind him. Holding a police report, pen, and three grenades in one hand, Devin proudly grinned ear-to-ear. Clearly, he did not appear to have any sense of the gravity of the situation. Instantaneously my face turned flush and any unruffled demeanor I did still have, quickly took an immediate leave of absence. “What the hell are you doing bringing these grenades into the main downtown police station?” I barked. “Do you realize how utterly dangerous and stupid this is, Devin?” Devin looked disappointedly at me. “And here I thought you’d be happy with our catch, boss.” He had no sooner mumbled these words when he reached

for his shirt pocket to retrieve his notebook. It was a colossal mistake. One of the grenades wobbled insecurely on the palm of his hand. Then came the second, and then the third. I completely froze. In slow motion I saw Devin attempt to juggle three hand grenades, an exercise that I knew could only last so long. Simply put, Devin wasn’t a circus juggler. Surely it was the end for us now. As the three hand grenades plummeted towards the hard linoleum floor, I couldn’t help but think of our senseless demise and the Calgary Herald headline to follow the next day: Police officers blown to smithereens in police station explosion. Devin and I remained motionless when the grenades finally struck the floor. Other than hearing my heartbeat pounding loudly, there was a very long silence. Then Devin broke out in laughter. “Gotcha,” he blurted. He picked up the grenades and then turned to me. “They were only duds, Jon.” Incredibly, I never held this against him, although I refused to speak to him for several days thereafter. Humor is essential in the workplace and Devin’s prank is a good reminder of that. To this day he and I remain good friends.

spaces by the buildings’ residents and businesses along Beach Avenue? Those are some of the concerns I heard residents express during the Thursday night meeting. Instead you wrote a story that in my opinion comes close to defaming Mr. Brophy by which you intentionally or unintentionally support Mr. Royer’s self-interest as he seeks to shore up a decision by Council to ignore the Downtown Plan created by residents Dear Ms. Merrill: The story gave me quite a bit to contemplate and I sought advice from other journalists in the Okanagan before publishing it. Gaetan Royer has taken a ton of flak trying to build PeachTree and I decided that a story exploring his accusation was fair. He has a lot to lose by making libellous claims and he’s defending the biggest investment of his life. It would be wrong for me to assume that he’s lying. I do my best to apply objectivity and critical thought towards every issue of contention and when the integrity of a local resident is called into question, it’s not going to get published without being duly scrutinized. And the community deserves to presented with both sides of the story. Mr. Brophy explained things from

and amended to the Official Community Plan. On a personal note I wish you well. Having been a community newspaper reporter, editor and publisher, I know it takes time, effort, and courage to critically evaluate the evidence base we rely upon while writing stories about things that matter to our readers. Nancy Merrill Peachland

his perspective and readers can form their own opinions. I’m sure it wasn’t a coincidence that Mr. Royer timed the release of his accusation for the same day as the Rally in the Alley, but that doesn’t discredit his message. His reputation has been dragged through the mud all year – it wouldn’t be fair to minimize what he has to say at this point. Also, whether or not that conversation happened the way Mr. Royer describes it, it’s hard to ignore the irony in how Mr. Brophy built a single family home with in the Core

Commercial area two years ago. I had a feeling the article might not please everybody, but as a testament to our neutrality, a recent letter to the editor called this newspaper “the A nt i-D evelopment View” by somebody who thinks of us as a shill for CAVERs. I try to be fair to both sides and I don’t have any skin in the game. But feedback like this helps me to reflect on how I’m doing so thank you for reaching out. Dan Walton Editor

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2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Pursuant to Sections 94(1) & (2) of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given of the schedule of Regular Council Meetings for 2018: January 9 & 23

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Cheers &Jeers

Cheers to Dave and Bev Winter for making Christmas in Peachland even better for the past 10 years Cheers to the letter by J Edwards regarding signs that are not visible. I have not noticed the one that says Beach Avenue Walk for CURMUDGEON’S ONLY Cheers to the View for starting the cheers and jeers column to encourage positive thoughts and praise. A bravery cheer goes out to all council members who have announced their intentions to run again for office in 2018: it’s open season for an entire year giving opposition plenty of time to poke holes in platforms. Jeers to any councillor who presumes to run again if: • Their attendance at council meeting, events and committees this term is lacking-let’s see the numbers!

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• They plan to holiday extensively and attend meetings by phone-in, the experiment with attendance-by-SKYPE is an abysmal, static filled failure, put an end to it now Cheers to the Official Community Plan for preventing reckless developments from getting built Cheers to the Peachland Little Theatre for working harder than ever to bring us two shows this Christmas Jeers to Niki Minaj for what she’s doing to pop culture Cheers to Vantage One Credit Union for giving so much support to the Peachland Pier Group, the Seniors’ Society and Wellness Centre. Welcome to town! Cheers to everybody from Alabama who voted against the abhorent Roy Moore Cheers to the Geminid Meteor Shower for brightening up the sky Cheers to everybody who plans a safe way home from their holiday get togethers Jeers to the BCNDP for approving the Site C Dan

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CRA needs to be kept in check DAN ALBAS

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I have received a considerable response from many single parents, the majority of which are single mothers, who have encountered serious difficulty in dealing with the Canada Revenue Agency. These single parents are having their Canada Child Benefit arbitrarily denied, reduced or clawed back. My greatest concern relates to the experience I have en-

countered with single parents and how unfairly the C.R.A may use their discretionary power. This could lead to the C.R.A unfairly penalizing Canadian small business owners without proof of any actual wrong doing. I have witnessed many examples where citizens do provide the required documentation only to be arbitrarily denied again by the C.R.A. While I do appreciate the Minister of National Revenue’s efforts, it is not practical to

have the Minister`s office continue to intervene on a case by case basis for what should not be a problem in the first place. This leads to my question for this week: Do you believe the Canada Revenue Agency should have ultimate and sole authority when interpreting the status of information reported by taxpayers? By extension, should there be a greater burden of proof required from the C.R.A. before they can arbitrarily and adversely impact a taxpayer?

Stop putting the words ‘fake’ and ‘news’ beside each other DERMOD TRAVIS INTRITY BC

Risky to confess such things – especially publicly – but there are a few things that get under my skin fast. Eons ago, when I was in high school, it only took a single word. It wasn’t the word itself so much, as it was the tone some used saying it that suggested you were getting flipped off more than you were communicating. Fast forward to 2017 and I’m happy to report that it now takes two words said in any tone – or used in any manner – that will do the same: fake news. Grabbing a cab this past week, the driver was well-immersed in

a podcast of a national radio show where the host routinely used the term as he interviewed his guest. My take away after a 10 minute ride was that it had something to do with dandelions, a medical study and Windsor, Ontario. The guest had evidently become the target of what might be called the fake news gang of natural medicine or western medicine, difficult to tell which coming in late to the podcast. The host was highly sympathetic with his guest. But what really jumped out was how he nonchalantly used ‘fake news’ in his questions, as though it had become a legitimate term to contrast opinions. I suddenly felt the crying need for that school yard tone from eons ago. Once all that was needed to dismiss a crack pot theory was simply to say, “more people believe Elvis is still alive than would fall for that” and you would move on, but somehow we’re now party to a battle between rival fake news gangs. It’s not a term to legitimatize. It’s quackery. It’s as though the phrase is some magical pixie dust that makes everything disappear that runs counter to someone’s point of view. As former U.S. senator, the late Daniel Patrick Moynihan once said “Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his

own facts.” But instead of checking facts, screaming ‘fake news’ seems to suffice. Case in point: in the ongoing debate over the Insurance Corporation of B.C. and future rate hikes, a few are advocating for private insurance. Fair enough, it’s a legitimate to opinion to hold, but I tweeted a reply that they should be careful what they wish for, Ontario has the highest auto insurance premiums in the land and it’s 100 per cent private. Backing up the tweet were inter-provincial analyses of auto insurance costs prepared by the Manitoba and Saskatchewan governments, the Insurance Bureau of Canada and the Consumers’ Association of Canada all of which put Ontario out front by far and all dismissed as fake news. Evidently, someone’s neighbour doesn’t pay the amount cited in the reports for premiums in Alberta. By popularizing the term, some are making it mainstream. Earlier this year, the B.C. Liberal party was looking for Digital Warriors to help that party “combat fake news.” Former independent MLA Vicki Huntington must have signed up. How else to explain her refuting the claim that the B.C. NDP had hacked the Liberal party’s website? Someone else took issue with a New York

Times article that IntegrityBC tweeted and replied fake news. My response: prove the facts are incorrect or unfollow us. Harsh? Admittedly, not one of my more diplomatic tweets, but it’s time to draw a line in the sand with those whose contribution to public debate is limited to the same two words. When facts challenge your opinion, then reexamine your opinion. In his farewell speech, former President Barack Obama noted: “For too many of us it’s become safer to retreat into our own bubbles...surrounded by people who share the same political outlook and never challenge our assumptions. And increasingly we become so secure in our bubbles that we start accepting only information, whether it’s true or not, that fits our opinions, instead of basing our opinions on the evidence...But without some common baseline of facts, without a willingness to admit new information and concede that your opponent might be making a fair point, and that science and reason matter, then we’re going to keep talking past each other.” Maybe that’s why TheGoodGod Above tweeted a new commandment: “thou shalt stop calling everything you don’t like ‘fake news!’ Thou shalt attain a firmer grip on reality.” She has a point.

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DECEMBER 15, 2017

NEWS

Man took money from bank unlawfully

NDP going ahead with Site C Dam “Megaproject mismanagement by the old government has left B.C. in a terrible situation,” he said. “But we cannot punish British Columbians for those mistakes, and we can’t change the past. We can only make the best decision for the future. It’s clear that Site C should never have been started. But to cancel it would add billions to the Province’s debt. Our job now is to make the best of a bad deal and do everything possible to turn Site C into a positive contributor to our energy future.”

VIEW STAFF VIEW STAFF There’s a rank robber that the West Kelowna RCMP are trying to snatch up. The suspect made away with an undisclosed amount of cash from the BMO on Gosset Road in West Kelowna on Dec. 9 around 3:30 p.m. He entered the building and received the money after passing a note

to a teller. “RCMP set up containment in the area and called for the support of both the Police Dog Services section and RCMP Air Services section of the Kelowna RCMP,” said Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey. “A search of the area surrounding the bank was conducted with negative results.” “The suspect was described to investigators

as a white guy in his 20’s. He’s less than sixfeet tall and has a slim build. He was wearing a black jacket, a pair of black pants, and a red and black baseball cap, while carrying a black laptop case or briefcase. Anybody who can help the cops catch this guy is being asked to call the West Kelowna RCMP at 250-768-2880.

Local MLA Dan Ashton says Premier John Horgan “practiced good government by approving Site C.” Ashton said people in the NDP caucus were likely discouraging him from approving it, but “He made a decision to do what’s best for all British Columbians … this isn’t political, it’s good governance.” But at the cost of $4 billion to pull the plug on the massive infrastructure project, Ashton doesn’t think Horgan actually had a choice in the matter. “Cancelling it would have created a large hole that couldn’t have been fulfilled without severe pain being inflicted on British Columbians.” Furthermore, Ashton believes the NDP has to embrace Site C if they hope to live up to their goals of reducing carbon emissions. When asked how long before Peachland taxpayers will notice any benefits from the project, Ashton said “It’ll make a difference to everybody.” Horgan, who is under heavy criticism from within his own party for the decision, said the Liberal government succeeded in bringing the project beyond the point of no return during its time in power.

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Many of Judy Bedford’s clients weren’t even born when she began running the Peachland Food Bank more than three decades ago. In that time, she’s witnessed countless locals transcend the difficulties that bring them to her. “I get to know the people I’m working with during a time in their life when they’re needy,” Bedford said. “And then two, five, sometimes ten years down the line, they come to visit and make a big donation, and they tell me about their life—I don’t want to miss their stories.” In many communities, food banks receive limited support and have to ration their supplies by scrutinizing the

neediness of their clients. “But we haven’t had to do anything like that—Peachland provides plenty,” she said. “Our thing is to be kind and be generous.” Donations have been coming in slowly so far as the holiday season gets underway, but that’s the trend in Peachland. “Peachlanders have always come through and we’ve always had enough.” It’s local churches, businesses, community groups and individuals who together make the service possible. The Peachland Food Bank always finds a good home for all the goods that are donated, and there are certain items in greater demand. They include toiletries, dish soap, laundry detergent, canned salmon, ham and coffee grinds. Bedford said there are 50 to 55 local families who rely on the food bank

each month. And during the month of December, there are 100 additional families who use the service for Christmas. “So that means 150 for December.” That number has been steady over the past three years. Some clients had extra people staying with them during this year’s extreme flooding and wildfires, so they used the food bank a little extra, “but not an appreciable amount.” Whether it’s the hectic month of December or business as usual, Bedford says it goes so smoothly that it doesn’t feel like work. “It’s an awesome opportunity to help the community. I know it’s not a fun place to come to, but our team is respectful of the clients and we are able to have a good time working together with them.”

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Christmas Potluck Friday - December 15th at 6 pm at the 50+ Activity Centre. Turkey, ham, and fixings are provided. Please bring a salad or dessert to share, as well as your own dishes. Entertainment from 7-8 pm by The Blu Crew, back by popular request. Community Christmas Dinner - Monday, December 25th at The Wellness Centre. Enjoy Christmas dinner with your friends and neighbours. For more information call 250-767-0141 or email wellnesscentre@shaw.ca Polar Bear Swim - Monday, January 1st at Swim Bay. Check in is at 12:30 pm in the Community Centre.

Celebrate 2018 with a splash and dash into Okanagan Lake. Pre-registration will allow for a special participation certificate to be prepared for you. You can pre-register by calling (250) 767-2133. This event is FREE! Polar Bear Walk Or Run - Monday, January 1st at 10 am. Get active early in the New Year! Choose between a 2K walk or a 5K run. Please arrive at the Community Centre by 9:45 am to complete waivers and registration. Both pre-registration and day of registration will be accepted for this event. To preregister call (250) 767-2133. Magic of Vienna - Sunday, January 14th. Celebrate

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Every Week: Art • Chess • Bowling • Bridge • Crafts • Exercise/Yoga • Ukulele MONDAYS FITNESS ROOM 7:15 am-8 pm, Community Centre YOGA (RESTORATIVE) 8 am, 50+ Activity Centre INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 9:05-11 am, Community Centre VARIETY SINGERS 9:15 am, 50+ Activity Centre FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30 -10:30 am, 4th Street Place TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre BEGINNER SPANISH 10-11 am, Community Centre LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10:00 am, Peachland Wellness Centre Last Session - Dec 18 Starts Again - Jan 8 PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 11 am - 1 pm, Community Centre CHAIR FIT 11:00-11:45 am, 4th Street Place SURVIVAL SPANISH 11:15-12:15pm, Community Centre TAI CHI noon, 50+ Activity Centre

MEDITATION GROUP 11:30 am-1:00pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Last Session -Dec 18 Next Session - Jan 8 NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 1:00-3:00 pm, Community Centre CONTRACT BRIDGE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.0+) 3:00-5:00 pm, Community Centre SPIN, CORE, STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre HATHA YOGA 6-7 pm, Community Centre KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm, at the Little Schoolhouse YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6-8 pm, 4th St Place WOOD CARVERS 7 pm 50+ Activity Centre TUESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 7:15 am-8 pm, Community Centre FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th Street Place MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE 9:30 am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 10:00-noon, Community Centre CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Centre THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10-11 am, Community Centre BABY FRIENDLY CAFÉ Every 2nd & last Tues 11:00 am - 12:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Last Session-Dec 12 Starts Again-Jan 9 ACTIVE AGER 11-11:45 am, 4th St Place AA 12-1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Last Session - Dec 12 Start Again - Jan 16 PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1:00-3:00 pm, Community Centre MAHJONG 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre BEGINNER’S UKELELE 1:30-3:00 pm, 50+ Activity Centre YOUTH DROP IN 3:30-8 pm, Peachland Youth Centre, Grades 7+ BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DROP-IN & OPEN GYM (ages 9-12) 3-8 pm, Pick up available at Peachland Elementary School ZUMBA 5:15-6:15 pm, 4th St Place

PICKLEBALL DROP IN (ALL LEVELS) 5:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre WEDNESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 7:15 am-8 pm, Community Centre INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre YOGA (BASIC BEGINNERS) 8 am, 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 9:05-11:00 am, Community Centre 50+ FITNESS 9:15 am, 50+ Activity Centre FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30-10:30 am, 4th Street Place WELLNESS CIRCLE 10 am-12 noon; 2nd & 4th Wed Peachland Wellness Centre. Last Session - Dec 13 Start Again - Jan 10 DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 10 am to 11:30 am Peachland Wellness Last Session - Nov 29 Start Again - Jan 17 Centre to register: 250-767-0141 PICKLEBALL DROP IN (3.0+) 11:00 am-1:00 pm, Community Centre PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1:00-3:00 pm, Community Centre SUNSHINE SINGERS 1:15 to 2:15 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Last Session - Dec 20 Start Again - Jan 10 CHESS 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre CONTRACT BRIDGE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (3.0+) 3:00-5:00 pm, Community Centre BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DINNER NIGHT (ages 9-12) 4-7:30 pm SPIN, CORE, STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre

the city of pomp & splendour, music, arts, and culture. Glitzy masks will be provided and a special champagne will be served to “prost” (cheer) 2018. It is a wonderful opportunity for dressing up to beat the January blahs. Call 250-768-1404 or email claudia.kargl@telus.net for registration. SIDS Awareness PaintNite Fundraiser - Tuesday, January 16th at 7 pm at the 19 Okanagan Grill and Ba, 3509 Carrington Rd. Come paint and enjoy a drink with friends, old and new, while helping raise money for SIDS research. Complimentary treats from Naked Café and a door prize entry ticket for every guest! www.paintnite.com for tickets.

WRITERS UNBLOCKED First Wednesday of the Month, 6:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre CLOG DANCING 6-7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm, at the Little Schoolhouse LIONS DEN MEETING 7 pm, 2nd week and 4th week: 4440 5th St. Contact: Gary 250-767-3491 CENT. OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GRP 7 pm, Peachland Museum THURSDAYS FITNESS ROOM 7:15 am-8 pm, Community Centre YOGA (FOUNDATIONS) 8am, 50+ Activity Centre PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 9:30 am-3 pm, Bargain Bin TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 9:30 am, Hosted by The Peachland Wellness Centre at the new location (Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69). Beginners and newcomers welcome Last Session - Dec 14 Start Again - Jan 4 BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10 am-12 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre. IRON & SILK 10:45 am, 50+ Activity Centre ACTIVE AGER 11-11:45 am, 4th St Place ROTARY CLUB OF PEACHLAND 12-1:30 pm, Gasthaus Restaurant. Everyone welcome AA 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre ENERGY FOR WELLNESS Moved to Thursdays due to flooding, 1:00-2:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Last Session -Dec 21 Next Session - Jan 18 PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1:00-3:00 pm, Community Centre UKULELE (BEGINNER) 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

MEAT DRAW 4-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB HEALTHY TEENS (ages 13+) 4-7 pm MINI KICKERS SOCCER (REGISTERED ONLY) 4:30-5:15 pm PICKLEBALL DROP IN (ALL LEVELS) 5:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre BINGO 6:45 pm (doors open 5:30 pm), 50+ Activity Centre FRIDAYS FITNESS ROOM 7:15 am-6 pm, Community Centre INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre 50+ FITNESS will resume in January at 9:15 am. FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th Street Place THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10-11 am, Community Centre CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 10 am-noon, Community Centre PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 9:30 am-3 pm, Bargain Bin MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10 - noon, Peachland Wellness Centre Last Session - Dec 15 Start Again - Jan 12 YOGA (BEGINNERS) 10:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre ART CLUB 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre LADIES COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness CentreLast Session - Dec 15 Start Again - Jan 5 PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1:00-3:00 pm, Community Centre CANASTA 1:00 pm 50+ Activity Centre LEGO TIME 3-4 pm, all ages, Peachland Library

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DROP IN (ages 9-12) 4-8 pm SATURDAYS PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 9:30 am-3 pm, Bargain Bin CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Centre MEAT DRAW 3-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Drop In (6-12 yrs) 1-4 pm, Youth Zone (ages 13+) 4 - 8 pm SUNDAYS SUNDAY BREAKFAST 8-11 am, Peachland Wellness Closed Dec 24 and Dec 31 . Open again Jan 7. 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 PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 am, fellowship 11:30 am, 4204 Lake Ave. CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Centre THE PEACHLAND WALKING CLUB 1 pm. for details of the walk and meeting location visit www.peachlandtrekkers.ca UKELELE 1: 15 pm. 50+ Activity Centre MEAT DRAW 2-4 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday worship at 2 pm, Meeting at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

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PHYLLIS AND THE VARIETY – Peachland Variety Singers led by Phyllis Papineau had their Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 1. The choir has many Westbank members too. There was a full house audience who appreciated the varied programme of carols from around the world.

Council highlights from Tuesday Peachland Farmers’ And Crafters’ Market

Council determined that the current location of Heritage Park for the Peachland Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market is the most suitable. The location and alternative locations of the market were investigated by the Peachland Economic Development Committee and presented their findings to Council for their consideration. The report looked at locations in regards to traffic congestion, parking and safety concerns, economic impact and best fit for businesses, customers and vendors.

Public Works Fees And Charges Bylaw No. 1655, Amendment Bylaw No. 2212, 2017.

Council adopted Public Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1655, Amendment Bylaw No. 2212, 2017. The bylaw amends the public works equipment rates to reflect

the current costs of operating the equipment and is reviewed once every three years.

Peachland Fire And Resuce Services (Pfrs) Operations And Procedures Policy Pro – 193

Council adopted amendments to the PFRS Operations and Procedures Policy Pro- 193. The amendments include clarification to the call out and practice pay rates; reimbursement for travel expenses when representing the District of Peachland; reimbursement for District of Peachland required medical examinations; and new requirements for medical assessments for existing members and new members based on National Fire Protection Associate requirements.

New Civic Award: Green Citizen Award

Council approved a new awards category to be added to

the Civic Awards, and directed staff to amend the AwardsMunicipal (PUB-040) Policy accordingly. The Green Citizen Award is to be selected by the Mayor’s Task Force on Climate Change, with input from local elementary -aged school children. The award will go to a local citizen or family making choices that protect and restore our natural environment. Its purpose is to heighten awareness of environmental issues and to encourage Peachland residents to act individually and collectively to conserve our water and energy resources.

Front End Loader Engine Replacement And Flat Bed Truck – Early Budget Approval

Council gave early budget approval for the engine to be replaced in the Hyundai Front End Loader and for a new Flat Deck Trailer in the amounts of $24,000 and $16,000

respectively. The engine replacement will ensure that the Front End Loader becomes a reliable work fleet vehicle after several attempts have been made to repair the old engine. The purchase of the flat deck trailer ensures that the District has a trailer with sufficient load rating of the transportation of the mini excavator.

Sunday December 24, Christmas Eve 10:00 am

Service of Carols and Readings

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Real Estate Update

The Central Okanagan continues to Three new mortgage rules with 2000 hours of sunlight annually:). have a healthy real estate market. the ‘stress test’ will start January We had a drop in sales numbers 1st which may take some investors For your local Peachland update, from last month by 18% but over- out of the market. FUN FACTS: we contact Debra at 250-864-6891 or all from last year at this time boast having 240 wineries AND through sunlinks.net still up 6%. “Despite the strengthening economy, lower unemployment and November 2017 vs November 2016 near record immigration, both buyers and sellers TYPE OF HOME 2017 2016 % CHANGE seem to be laying low as we approach the end of Residential $674,598 $610,573 +10.49 2017”, comment OMREB Townhomes $469,053 $400,257 +17.19 President Tanis Read. Average price in November Condo $334,106 $284,500 +17.44 was down 5% from October BUT up 7% over this OUR BUYERS ARE FROM: Sellers receiving 98.15% of list price 56% Okanagan time last year. Overall... 16% Van/Lower Mainland Takes 65 days on average to sell (72 DOM last year) we are still in a Sellers 6% Other BC 13% Alberta market with an outlook **PEACHLAND 5% Other Provinces 10 Single Family homes sold—average price $651,332 for ‘balance’ early 2018. 2% Outside Canada

Kelowna & area Market Update

Seasons Greetings from all of us at the Peachland View

Dan

Annick Calv

Tracey Mary

All the best for 2018!