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Albas to run again VIEW STAFF Local MP Dan Albas will be on the ballot again representing the Conservative Party of Canada.

Although the next federal election is still nearly two years away, Albas was acclaimed as the party’s candidate for the riding of Central Okanagan Similkameen Nicola.

Since Albas is an incumbent, a challenger would have needed to gather at least 50 signatures from the local riding association. But nobody was up to the task.

“2017 has been a momentous year for the Conservative Party!” Albas said. “We elected a new leader in Andrew Scheer and quickly united behind his positive message for Canadians. With a mandate from my party as their candidate for 2019, I can focus on the work of spreading that positive alternative to our communities.”

Peachland shares the local riding with West Kelowna, Summerland, Keremeos, Princeton, Merritt and Logan Lake.

Cops snatch up mailbox bandits VIEW STAFF

Alleged thieves who ripped off Peachland mailboxes are back in jail.

Police arrested a man and woman who were living out of a stolen RV in rural Peachland on outstanding warrants related to mail theft, and while making the arrest, they discovered more mail and property believed to be stolen.

The bust happened on Saturday. Members of the RCMP located a 40-foot Dutchman RV – valued at $37,000 – which was reported stolen out of Kelowna in July.

Officers took 43-year-old Julian Hoekstra and 38-year-old Kristina Anderson into custody. Both are from Penticton and have been charged with numerous offences.

“Our dedicated members continued to work hard to locate and identify those who were profiting from the victimization of others in our communities” said Cst. Lesley Smith. “Efforts continue to be made in returning any stolen mail and property found to their rightful owners.”

Anderson’s outstanding warrants were for Theft of Mail and Theft Under $5000. She has since been charged with the additional criminal offences: Breach of Undertaking - Sec. 145(3) C.C.; Possession of Stolen Property Over $5000 - Sec. 355(a) C.C.; Possession of Stolen Mail - Sec. 356(1)(b) C.C.; Possession of Falsified Credit Card – Sec. 342(1) C.C.; Fraud – Sec 380 (1) C.C.;Possession of identity document – Section 56.1(1) C.C. Hoekstra was also held in custody for outstanding warrants for Theft of Mail, Theft Under $5000 and Breach of Recognizance. The additional criminal offences he’s now facing include: Two Counts of Breach of Recognizance - Sec. 145(3) C.C.; Possession of Stolen Property Over $5,000 - Sec. 355(a) C.C.; Possession of Stolen Mail - Sec. 356(1)(b) C.C.; Possession of Stolen Property Under $5,000 - Sec. 355(b) C.C.; Possession of Falsified Credit Card – Sec. 342(1) C.C.; Fraud – Sec 380 (1) C.C.; Possession of identity document – Section 56.1(1) C.C.

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Stolen items recovered VIEW STAFF The cops are wondering who all this recovered jewellery and collectable items belongs to.

“Police are encouraging residents of the West Kelowna and Peachland areas, who have been the victim of a break and enter and suffered a subsequent loss of jewellery items, to contact the lead investigator of their police file in hopes of claiming their personal property,” said Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey.

The RCMP took possession of the valuables – rings, necklaces, bracelets earrings, purses, sunglasses

and watches – after a bust on Dec. 7 at a home in West Kelowna.

“Our investigators believe it is likely that the items have come from multiple residential break and enters.”

Police say these items are attractive to burglars because they’re small, concealable and unlikely to be identifiable through a serial number or unique engraving.

Victims of theft who need a police file number can contact Cst. Richard Schuhmacher, or the front counter staff at the West Kelowna Detachment at 250-768-2880.

Man doesn’t pull over; police deploy spike belt VIEW STAFF Kelowna cops got to go on a good old fashion manhunt last week.

Just after 4 a.m. last Friday near the intersection of Spall Road and Springfield Road, an officer was suspicious of a grey Toyota Tacoma pickup truck, as it was driving with no lights on and noticeable damage on the front end.

The officer followed the pickup into a parking lot and flicked the lights on, but instead of pulling over, the driver suddenly reversed his vehicle, smashed it into the cop car and fled the area “in an erratic manner.”

Soon after, officers spotted the vehicle, which was still being driven erratically, in Kelowna’s downtown core.

It was time to disable the culprit.

While driving eastbound along Clement Avenue near Spall Avenue, police plopped a spike belt onto the road.

“The deployment of the tire deflating device successfully punctured all four tires, however the suspect continued driving on rims before he eventually fled from the vehicle on

foot along Enterprise Way,” said Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey.

But the man wasn’t able to outrun the several officers who engage in a foot pursuit.

“The suspect was taken into police custody near Cooper Road and Enterprise Way.” The driver was a

21-year-old Kelowna man of no fixed address. The vehicle he was driving was stolen on Dec. 1, and inside was a fully loaded shotgun and break-in tools.

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone, This will be my last “From the Mayor’s Desk” for 2017, and I’d like to begin by thanking all of the families, individuals and friends who turned out for our special Sesquicentennial Christmas Light-Up. And a special thank you to the District staff members and volunteers who made this year’s Christmas Light Up a hit! They did a beautiful job on the lights, the fireworks were spectacular, and the food and treats provided by volunteer groups were scrumptious. Thank

you to Santa and Mrs. Claus for making a special stop in Peachland during their very busy schedule.

Also, a very special thank you to the young man in the crowd who provided me with a funny joke for my annual Kid Christmas Jokes, just prior to the countdown for the light-up.

It’s no secret that 2017 has been an unusually busy year with the extreme weather events we had to contend with, and then the hard work to get back on track with those things that were delayed.

We have been working on getting some foreshore and docks funding to fix the flood damage, but it is a slow process. We would only get 80% funding, with the District paying 20% of the repairs. In the case of the docks, they

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Re: Friends of Beach Avenue versus PeachTree Village, Dec. 15 Mr. Royer has chosen to question my motivations.

Mr. Royer finds it easier to attack the messenger (me) than the message (no five-storey buildings along Beach Avenue). Mr. Royer’s actions are understandable in that the message is a hard target to attack. But, let me be clear; we have absolutely no regrets about moving to Peachland or about building our home on Beach Avenue. We have never made any attempt to sell our house to Mr. Royer’s out-of-town development company or to anyone else. Everyone in Peachland that knows us, knows that is the case. My wife and I came to Peachland to make a home, not a profit. That is what distinguishes us from an out-of-town developer like Mr. Royer. Mr. Royer has come to Peachland to make a profit, not a home. Mr. Royer’s statement that a builder (such as himself) values a residence in our community based on the profit that he could make on its redevelopment is telling. When I walk along Beach Avenue, I do not think about how much money I would make if only I could tear down everyone’s home.

I do not resent Mr. Royer for his focus on his profits, though his tactics may leave something to be desired. My real problem is with City Hall. A very significant amount of time, energy and money was spent mapping out a sustainable and cohesive

vision of our community as it evolves over time.

The residents of Peachland were and remain committed to the visions expressed in the OCP, the Downtown Plan and the Neighbourhood Plan.

It is so frustrating that our City Council does not share that commitment.

Instead, City Council is looking to an out-oftown developer and the out-of-town developer’s planner to tell Council what our City should look like. Wake up, Council; out-of-town developers have no interest in the long-term success of our community; out-of-town developers do not intend to stick around to see how it all turns out. They come, they buy, they tear down, they build, they sell, then they leave. It is up to our Council, with guidance from the OCP, the Downtown Plan, and the Neighbourhood Plan to ensure the profit motivations of out-of-town developers do not come before the best interests of our community. The residents of Peachland have entrusted Council not to let Beach Avenue turn into a row of five storey buildings. That goes against so much, almost everything, that is envisioned for our community.

Before Council at the behest of this out-of-town developer rips up the OCP, the Downtown Plan, and the Neighbourhood Plan, perhaps they should ask us, the residents who live here and who will be voting next fall.

Randey Brophy Peachland

have to been rebuilt exactly as they were – which is a little outdated. Any improvements, above and beyond, would have to be covered by taxpayers. So staff and Council will be discussing more about what we plan to do in the new year.

Things are progressing, however! It’s a great feeling to see the affordable seniors housing going up. The foundation has been laid and if you take a stroll by there, you’ll see the walls being built.

This has been a long time in coming, thanks to the work of many dedicated people, past and present, who made this 74-unit seniors housing building a reality.

The Water Treatment Plant is another project that has seen positive results, both in that we received a grant for $6.9 million from the higher levels of government, and the recent Alternative Approval Process (AAP) bore just over 40 forms in opposition for

borrowing for the remaining funds needed for the plant. That is far short of the 450+ forms needed, so borrowing is expected to go ahead, with Council’s approval in the new year.

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Keep public planning conflicts civil Dear editor: The conflict over PeachTree Village should be about planning and process, it shouldn’t be personal. In a couple of years, Randey Brophy and Gaetan Royer could be neighbours and under different circumstances might have been good friends.

It makes this dispute very sad. One of the recent issues relates to a discussion over property prices and land values; perhaps there was misunderstanding during their conversation.

What is very clear is that Randey was let down very badly by Peachland planning. Based on his comments, they did not discuss the future plan for downtown and Beach Avenue when he applied to build a new house there.

This is critical information when you are planning the ideal location for your retirement home. “Friends of Beach Avenue” who are opposed to five-storeys on Beach Avenue might blame Gaetan Royer for the conflict that has resulted; but is he entirely to blame?

Developers always ask for more than they should be given, that is the nature of the business.

A community with a strong Mayor and Council will send out the message that the community decides what is built, not developers. After all we elect a Mayor and Council to represent us and we have an OCP to reflect the community’s plan for the future. But is the OCP just a guideline?

The courts tend to support the decisions of elected officials but where there is direct conflict with the OCP, a rezoning bylaw can be ruled illegal; and this one probably would be.

When members of Council approved Peachtree Village they stated that they wanted higher density for the whole downtown core. They verbally endorsed change to the OCP without a bylaw to update it.

Why did staff not bring forward a change to the OCP at that time? The answer lies in the way that the OCP was changed in 2010. The study by UBC planning experts was put together as a separate report of over 100 pages.

The OCP was changed in 2010 by attaching this sustainable downtown plan as an appendix to the existing OCP rather than as

a detailed revision of the original document.

To revise the original OCP is a complex and time-consuming task and, no doubt, a process that is taking place now.

When the official text of our OCP has been updated, it will be brought to Council for approval. With a new OCP that allows five storeys on Beach Avenue, the law suit against the district becomes history.

Those opposed to five storeys on Beach Avenue can have their say at the public hearing that must be held before the revised OCP can be approved. But, of course, it will be approved.

The real chance for residents to make changes will be on October 20th 2018; the date of the next election for Mayor and Council.

The problem is that many voters in local elections don’t know what candidates stand for. Our newer Councillors didn’t tell us, as candidates in the 2014 election, that they wanted to increase the building height on Beach Avenue above three storeys.

It is not easy to keep current on the views of all of our Council members.

Indeed many Peachland residents don’t even know that one of our Councillors (Mario Vucinovic) no longer lives in this community; having moved to Kelowna six months ago.

In provincial or federal elections, we can rely on party affiliation to give us an idea of who to vote for because candidates belong to a party; not so with most local elections.

And as the Mayor is not a party leader, they may not have the support of members of Council and therefore no authority to direct staff on a particular course of action.

That certainly seems to be the case here in Peachland. In the case of the Peachtree Village rezoning approval, the vote is very well-known as Councillor Condon was the only one to vote against it and no doubt it will be an election issue.

I encourage everyone to learn about the candidates next year and express their views by voting in the election. Then we will know better what the majority of residents want for our future. October 20th 2018 is the date of the real public hearing; the one that can change things.

Eric Hall Peachland

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OPINION/COMMUNITY From the Mayor’s Desk ... the new treatment plant should counteract the annual boil water notices we became accustomed to every year with the spring runoff.

The citizens of Peachland deserve fresh, clean drinking water. The completion of the plant is expected in 2020.

The Peachland Pier has also ceremoniously broken ground and construction will begin in 2018.

Thank you to our local Lions and Rotary clubs, the Peachland’s Sportsmen’s Association, and District staff for making this a reality.

We are also expecting to start work on the makeover of the large gravel parking lot behind the Edgewater Inn. It will be paved, the parking spaces better delineated, better lighting, and a new electric car plug-in station with dual connections.

Cheers &Jeers

Cheers to George from the District for his amazing work with the Christmas light along Beach Ave. Cheers to the provincial government for bringing grizzly hunting to an end in B.C. Cheers to disco balls for

Council is also working toward a children’s splash park, which we have been saving up for.

We will discuss this further during budget deliberations next year.

And lastly, a quick note to remind you that the Polar Bear Dip is fast approaching.

Yes, I will be jumping into the frigid Okanagan Lake once again with the many other brave (and slightly crazy) souls.

If you’d like to join us the dip will be taking place on January 1st at 1 pm. (Registration is at noon.) It is always fun and brrrrrrrrrr-eathtaking!

In the meantime, I hope you and your families and friends have a wonderful Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah, or just some well-deserved downtime reclining in the old La-Z-Boy. Keep warm and I will see you in the new year! all the parties that they have made infinitely better.

Cheers to Star Wars Episode VIII – best one yet!

Cheers to Nancy Merrill for her respectful criticism of Dan Walton’s report on the PeachTree development issue. Cheers also to Dan for his graceful acceptance of the criticism; he could have used the View to vilify the reader.

No Jeers during the holiday season

SINGING ABOUT SANTA – Above are photos of the students of Peachland Elementary performing at the Winter Concert.

Aand below, the Kindergarteners of Peachland partnered with the Intergenerational Choir last week – they were singing as part of the annual Christmas performance in an audience of parents and friends of the Wellness Centre. Both shows took place in the gym at Peachland Elementary.

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Winter Generator Usage: Keep Safety in Mind Follow manufacturer’s instructions and ensure proper ventilation

Generators are critical during severe weather events, when the power can go out, as well as bringing power to remote job sites and in disaster recovery and emergencies. As we move into the upcoming “snow season”, a time when homeowners’ electricity can go out due to snow and ice, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing small engine, utility vehicle and outdoor power equipment manufacturers and suppliers, reminds home and business owners to keep safety in mind when using generators.

Take stock of your generator. Make sure equipment is in good working order before you start using it.

Follow all manufacturer’s instructions. Review the owner’s manuals for your equipment if possible (you can look manuals up online if you cannot find them) so you can operate your equipment safely.

Have the right fuel on hand. Use the type of fuel recommended by your generator manufacturer. It is illegal to use any fuel with more than 10% ethanol in outdoor power equipment (for more information on proper fueling for outdoor power equipment visit www.LookBeforeYouPump.com). If you are using fuel that has been sitting in a gas can for more than 30 days and you cannot get fresh fuel, add fuel stabilizer to it. Store gas only in an approved container and away from heat sources.

Ensure portable generators have plenty of ventilation. Generators should NEVER be used in an enclosed area or placed inside a home or garage, even if the windows or doors are open. Place the generator outside and away from windows, doors, and vents that could allow carbon monoxide to come indoors.

Keep the generator dry. Do not use it in wet conditions. You can cover and vent your generator. You can buy model-specific tents online or generator covers at home centers and hardware stores.

Only add fuel to a cool generator. Before refueling, turn the generator off and let it cool down.

Plug in safely. If you don’t yet have a transfer switch, you can use the outlets on the generator. It’s best to plug in appliances directly to the generator. If you must use an extension cord, it should be heavy-duty and designed for outdoor use. It should be rated (in watts or amps) at least equal to the sum of the connected appliance loads. Make sure the cord is free of cuts. The plug should have all three prongs.

Install a transfer switch. A transfer switch connects the generator to your circuit panel and lets you power hardwired appliances. Most transfer switches also help you avoid overload by displaying wattage usage levels.

Do not use the generator to “backfeed” power into your home electrical system. Trying to power your home’s electrical wiring by “backfeeding” – where you

plug the generator into a wall outlet – is reckless and dangerous. You could hurt utility workers and neighbors served by the same transformer. Backfeeding bypasses built-in circuit protection devices, so you could damage your electronics or start an electrical fire.

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We look forward to serving you in 2018!

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NEWS

Bereavement services at PWC

One hundred attend Christmas Potluck at 50+ Activity Centre

CHRISTINA MACMASTER PWC

Bereavement: a period of mourning after a loss, especially after the death of a loved one!

Bereavement is so many things — all different but inter-twined.

Sadness, anger, frustration, loneliness.

We all experience loss and cope with it in our own way. The Bereavement Support Group is a program of the Peachland Wellness Centre that is here for you.

The group offers a safe place to grieve.

It has been available once a week in the community for many years, even and especially on holidays.

It is available to anyone who is faced with or dealing with a loss.

The group meets at 10 a.m. every Thursday at the PWC. “When I came to my first meeting one week after my husband died, I was very needy. Going to this meeting was going to fix me—they would tell me how to deal with all these emotions, and I would be healed. What I experienced was a quiet room, a peaceful atmo-

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sphere, caring, loving, supportive people. I could sit quietly and reflect, feel sorry for myself, listen to others or want, leave, talk, cry, or talk incessantly for 2 hours—my choice! There was no easy answer for my healing.

Just a lot of love, understanding, patience (I did talk a lot). People trained in counselling, others going through grief, some having been through it on their way to peace. You can always feel the love in that quiet room.

Time is the big healer—and this group was and still is with me every step of the way. God Bless.”

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Merry, merry, Happy, happy we had a wonderful Christmas potluck with 100 attending. The turkeys were delicious as were all the trimmings.

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The Blu Crew entertained us again and were enjoyed by all.

Thank you to everyone who pitched in to make this such a successful night.

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FROM THE DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND COUNCIL & STAFF

First Row left to right: Cheryl, Nicole, Cori, Heidi, Cory G., Mayor Fortin, Councillor Schierbeck, George Second Row: Councillor Condon, Councillor Thom, , Linda, Pam, Polly, Matt, Ryan, Toby Third Row: Joe, Shawn, Councillor Cunningham, Daryl, Ben N., Jamie, Ben S. Fourth Row: Councillor Vuncinovic, Dennis, Councillor Kent, Jon, Mike, Tyler

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Or did it end this way for the Mystery Girl of Peachland?

RICHARD SMITH

PEACHLAND HISTORIAN Earlier this month, the Peachland View published the century-old diary of a female photographer. She left behind many clues – namely a photo album full of her work – but her identity remains a mystery. The following is a fan-fiction account of the Mystery Girl’s life after Peachland...

She followed RMA across Canada by train to sign up in the Canadian Nursing Corps “Bluebirds” to go overseas and serve in a front line hospital. Her early nursing experience in Brandon Manitoba would serve her well. RMA was wounded at Vimy ridge and nursed back to health. Shall we have them meet after the war and marry?

NOTE: More than 3,000 nurses served in the Canadian Army Medical Corps (CAMC), including 2,504 overseas. Nicknamed “bluebirds” because of their blue uniforms and white veils, Canada’s Nursing Sisters saved lives by assisting with medical operations and by caring for convalescing soldiers.

The Frontier Adventures of a young girl is fact-based fiction about a young Canadian woman who chooses to leave the Eastern Canadian prairies and seek adventure in the Canadian West, specifically Peachland in the Okanagan Valley.

PART 3

The Fall of 1914 As the massive sternwheeler SS Sicamous glides along to

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the splashing of it’s massive paddlewheel, I notice many other soldiers lining the upper deck rail for what may prove to be their last glimpse of the Okanagan’s beauty before the trip across the Rockies and vast prairies. It isn’t long before the powerful, mournful steam whistle alerts the passengers at the next stop, Gellatly wharf, that farewells must be quick, as the purser orders more soldiers, ‘All aboard”. Now we head for the center of the lake, steaming straight for a crowded dock at Kelowna.

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A mud stained letter arrived at the training hospital Post Office, RMA is going into his first real action at Passchendaele near Ypres, or ‘Wipers’ as he called it. Again and again he goes over the top of his trench and dashes toward the German front line.

The letter has a sense of urgency and even fear in it when I read between the lines. He has my letter too but it smelled of perfume, well at least I hope it stayed on the letter and reminded him of our dates together.

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I see the crowded wharf and am reminded how different from when I first boarded the train from Brandon. My frontier adventure was just beginning then and how many twists and turns it has taken. Now too, with soldiers on board and many mixed in with the assembled ‘farewell’ crowd as well. It is a ‘troops only’ train chugging and hissing anxious to leave the station…. I must wait to catch the next one to Montreal.

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The horror of war was everywhere, the dead, the horribly wounded and so many horses killed and the wounded quickly put down.

Life in the trenches and marches to new positions was a constant nightmare.

RMA: Today we have a new Canadian commander and the goal will be the ridge where so many other regiments have failed, Vimy. Already the Canadian artillery shells the enemy trenches in the distance. We are told to get ready and clear our trench well ahead of the attack. Two hundred yards out, hiding in the craters we watch in horror as our trench is pulverized behind us. Good decision by the top brass. Now we move smartly forward with our own artillery laying down its deadly carpet ahead. If we can keep up to this shelling the enemy will be under cover as we overrun their trenches.

I hear the crack and feel the bullet go deep in my thigh. Medic!

The pain, then the shock overwhelms…..

From my cot in the aid station I awake to a massive bandaged leg and the light blue uniform of an angel on earth hovering over me. I will be fine when healed and a limp will be my souvenir of Vimy. We have taken the “Ridge.”

I’m off to Blighty to convalesce. A letter confirms that the ‘Camera girl’ love of my life is nursing there and I can hardly wait.

All the wounded are transferred at night.

Soon I am made comfortable and fussing about me, with lamp held high is a sight I have longed for since boarding the train so long ago. My ‘Darling’ the love of my life is here.The war will be over soon and we will settle down on a prairie homestead—never to return to our beloved Okanagan and sadly never to retrieve the old photo album with its memories of our romantic days in Peachland, on the Canadian frontier.

DECEMBER 22, 2017

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Meat Draw Money The generous support of Peachland Legion members allowed Branch 69 to donate $22,400 to local and provincial charities this year. The money was shared with the following organizations:

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Local Events and Activities Send the information for your Peachland event to admin@peachlandview.com

Potluck Luncheon - at 1:00 pm, Sunday, December 24th at the Peachland Community Church. Come meet the new Preachers, join us for lunch and stay for Christmas Service!

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!

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 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.

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

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

Magic of Vienna - Sunday, January 14th. Celebrate

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 DROPIN & 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 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

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.

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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The best way to recall your furry friend

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CATHERINE ADAMS DOG TRAINER

Theoretically, there are 2 parts to a good recall. wIn part 1 I wrote how the relationship you build with your dog is the backbone to the recall and in part 2, I’ll give you practical training techniques to put it into practice.

Recall training should start very early in a dog’s life and should always be rewarded/reinforced no matter what age of the dog. or a dog coming to me whether it’s a puppy or an adult dog. I never stop reinforcing this. Training never ends! Applying these training tips will help build a great recall, over time.

Recall Tips: 1. Always be positive when your dog comes to you. Even if your dog has been running around the street having a great time making you late for work, when he comes back, leave your angry voice ‘inside’ and praise your dog for returning to you. Dogs operate in the ‘now’ therefore, what they did 30 seconds prior to coming to you is

over. If you punish with a harsh tone or physical reprimand, you’ve poisoned yourself. Why would the dog come to you again knowing it might be a negative for him?

Always be positive when your dog returns to you: Always!

2. Choose the right time to recall your dog and don’t call your dog over and over without desired results.

IF your dog is chasing a squirrel he probably can’t hear you and chasing the squirrel is more rewarding than stopping and returning to you. Cue your dog when you can follow through and help him complete the recall.

3. Cheer your dog on as she is coming into you. Clapping and cheering reinforces the behavior in action.

4. Use high value rewards, be it food or physical touch or a good tug, when your dog comes to you. Every one of us needs to be reinforced and so do dogs. Its not bribery but reinforcement to give the dog something it wants for returning to you.

5. Deliver your reward as the dog is coming

into you. Don’t ask for a Sit then reward because then you’ll be rewarding the Sit. 6. Always be more interesting than the environment.

Talking in a high voice, running away, jumping up and down or clapping can help encourage the dog to make the right decision and complete the recall.

Remember, dogs only do what works for them. Sometimes playing with another dog feels good. Sometimes its greeting people.

Your job is to train the dog that coming back to you is more beneficial than doing whatever he is currently doing.

A great recall is taught over time and built slowly in achievable steps. It starts in the house where the dog learns her name and that coming to you is a good thing.

It’s the easiest starting point due to low distractions. Training then graduates to the yard, then off the property using a long line (training leash).

Long lines are highly recommended as they allow the dog to have distance from you but it still allows you to have control of your dog. It also gives you an opportunity to train the recall 5’ away or 13’ away instead of your dog running off, away from you.

Dogs are seekers and go forward exploring their environment and they need to be taught

3 Annual CHRISTMAS TREE CHIPPING FOR CHARITY rd

Free Hot Chocolate & Fire Trucks on Display

Date: January 7th, 2018 Time: 10 am – 2 pm Location: Peachland Community Centre 6th Street

what ‘come’ means.

Don’t throw them into the deep end by allowing them off leash and then expect them to come when called when they’re not ready because you haven’t taught them.

The environment is

your competition and expecting your dog to recall with very little training is setting your dog up to fail.

Take the time to train and always be something good for your dog to come to.

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Richard Menzies

will be 90!

Family & Friends,

please help him celebrate his birthday on December 29th from 2-4 pm at the 50+ Centre.

He would like to share goodies and good times with you.

Grace Lutheran Church 1162 Hudson Road, West Kelowna BC

250.769.5685

www.gracelutherankelowna.com

O Come, Let Us Adore Him O Come, Let Us Adore Him O Come, Let Us Adore Him Christ the Lord Sunday December 24th ~ Christmas Eve 10:00 am Service of Carols and Readings 5:00 pm Candlelight Christmas Eve with Praise Band 7:00 pm Candlelight Christmas Eve with Traditional Choir Monday December 25th ~ Christmas Day 10:30 am Christmas Day Traditional Worship Service with Communion

Peachland Fire and Rescue Service has teamed up with Tony Wright Contracting for our Annual Christmas Tree Chipping for Charity Event.

We will be offering Christmas Tree Chipping and Disposal by donation. In addition, for a minimum donation of $5.00 the Fire Department will come to your home and pick up your tree for disposal.

Prior arrangements can be made in advance by contacting the Peachland Fire Department (250) 767-2841.

Residents are reminded to remove all decorations and tinsel before dropping off trees.

ALL PROCEEDS will be going to the Muscular Dystrophy of Canada. Please take advantage of this environmentally friendly service and your donation will go to a worthy cause.

Pastor: Ed Skutshek & David Wunderlich A member congregation of CALC and LCMC check us out online at peachlandview.com

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