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DAN WALTON

SEASONAL STIMULATION – The exhausting efforts of District decorators finally paid off last Friday when hundreds from the community gathered at Heritage Park to celebrate the 2017 Peachland Light Up. Check out the Peachland View on Facebook and Page 15 for more photos.

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COMMUNITY A WONDERFUL LIFE – Welcome to the 4th Street Place, where the venue has been turned into a 1940s radio station, for the telling of that Christmas classic, It’s a Wonderful Life; sponsored by the Peachland Rotary Club. In this play, Clarence, an angel, is sent down from heaven to stop George Bailey from committing suicide on Christmas Eve by showing him what everyone’s life would have been like if he hadn’t been born … and that he truly does have “A Wonderful Life.” The show runs Dec. 15, 16 & 17. Get your tickets at Peachland Pharmacy or the UPS Store in WK.

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REELING IT IN – Big progress has been made recently by the Peachland Pier Group. Ground was officially broken on the project late last month, and on Dec. 1, they were awarded $8,000 from the grand opening of Vantage One Credit Union. Vantage One also awarded the Peachland Seniors’ Society and the Peachland Wellness Centre with $1,000 each during their open house event last Friday.

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NEWS

Ashton grills Premier Horgan in the legislature NDP picks Cook again VIEW STAFF

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Just days after local MLA Dan Ashton asked Premier John Horgan for a review of disaster relief, the provincial government announced it would do just that.

Last Thursday during question period at the Legislative Assembly, Ashton wanted Horgan to commit to a review of the 2017 flooding season.

“This late spring and summer there was tens and tens of millions of dollars of damage from flooding—not only to lakeside communities but to people even removed from the lake, because of the high groundwater table,” Ashton said.

“I’m not trying to hang anyone out for negligence,” Ashton told The View. “I just want to make sure this never happens again.”

Horgan thanked him for the question and said Ashton was “an early warning sign for what was the disaster year of 2017.”

Although the ex-

treme flooding was followed by extreme wildfires across the province, the Premier said it’s important not to let one disaster overshadow the other.

“It was incongruous that we could have had such devastating, scorching fires at a time when water was so high in the region,” said Horgan.

On Monday, the province announced it had launched an independent review of both the wildfire and flooding seasons this year. A state of emergency which began on July 7 lasted for 10 weeks, the longest in the history of B.C. Before last week, the NDP’s review of emergency relief was going to focus more heavily on the wildfire season rather than flooding, but Horgan wants Ashton “to be assured that we didn’t lose sight of the initial crisis of 2017, which was the floods in his community.”

Ashton said he felt like he was effective during his 13+ minutes questioning the Premier.

“I was happy with most of his answers.

There was not a lot of

dancing around.”

Ashton asked Horgan about two other topics: the Tree Fruit Replant Program, and the NDP’s promise to implement the UN’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRI).

“The previous government had extended another $5 million for the replant program in addition to what was there,” Ashton reminded Horgan. “Is there an assurance that the replant program will continue so that we can be able to produce these new incredible apples and continue the rise that many of the fruit farmers have seen in their production capabilities and the remuneration that comes from the new generation of apples?”

Horgan, in a chummy tone, said he wants to protect fruit tree procurers so their properties don’t become vineyards.

“I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to visit the Okanagan just this past campaign season and see the extraordinary wealth and opportunity that is available if we’re able

to keep pace with changes in markets when it comes to fruit production,” he said.

“I want to make sure that we continue to have tree fruit in British Columbia rather than just vineyards, not that I have any issue with vineyards. If we’re not able to give tree fruit growers an opportunity to diversify to meet changing market conditions, the other alternative for them is to get on the vineyard train.

Again, I don’t want to diminish the importance of that sector to our economy, but this is critically important to me personally and critically important to the region.”

Finally, Ashton asked Horgan if he was actually going to fully adopt all the principles as written in UNDRI. Even though it’s a contentious issue, the Premier is “confident that the member’s question isn’t designed to trip me up in terms of the words and terminology I use.”

Horgan then danced around the question by saying how the goal is to create prosperity

for Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities alike.

Then Ashton got more specific.

“In terms of reconciliation, the bands of north Vancouver Island could use facilitation of the government to bring them to the table just to start a conversation. Will the Premier consider this?”

Horgan’s answer to that was no.

“It’s not my view that government should direct Indigenous communities to work together. That’s up to them, nation to nation,” said the Premier. However, “if there is an opportunity, and requested, government will be there … Indigenous relations, when it comes to major projects of all kinds —whether it be pipelines, gas pipelines, bitumen pipelines, mines, forest tenures —are always complicated. But I believe that if we’re going to create true prosperity for everyone, we have to find genuine reconciliation.”

The NDP candidate who got crushed when she ran against Christy Clark in this year’s provincial election is going to try again to win the riding in an upcoming byelection.

Shelley Cook won the nomination by acclimation last weekend. But it won’t be easy for her to get elected in the Liberal stronghold—Cook didn’t even get half as many votes as Clark in the last contest, and this time she’ll be running against Ben Stewart—he’s the former MLA who stepped down in 2013 so that Clark could snatch up his seat after losing her own.

Stewart is the only other MLA to represent the riding of Kelowna West since its inception in 2009, and each time he’s won it has been with nearly twice as many votes as the second-place finisher. The Green Party threw Robert Stupka in as their candidate. No date has been set yet.

Peachland MLA Office MLA Dan Ashton or staff will be at the Chamber of Commerce each Wednesday afternoon.

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There are no winners here.

A group called the Friends of Beach Avenue is seeking to put the kibosh on the PeachTree Village development project by filing a lawsuit against the District of Peachland. The group claims that municipal council exceeded its authority by ignoring the existing Official Community Plan that limits building development height to three storeys, not five, as proposed.

Irrespective of the outcome, the action will leave a bad taste in the mouths of a lot of folks, including the petitioner (Friends of Beach Avenue), respondent (District of Peachland, represented by Council), developer, investors, and not least, the community-at-large.

Depending on how far the Supreme Civil Court proceedings go, this litigation could cost the parties a lot of money. Launching and defending a lawsuit of this nature can amount to tens of thousands of dollars—perhaps even more.

Potentially, either one of the litigants could be ordered to pay costs for the other party’s legal fees. If for any reason the project is terminated or temporarily halted because of the lawsuit, the developer and investors may be forced to take legal action against the Municipal District. How would Peachland taxpayers respond?

Now is not the time for recrimination. I don’t know the entire cast of characters involved in this PeachTree development dispute, but I

will be willing to bet they all genuinely care about their community. That very likely includes the Mayor, Councillors, and the supporters of the Friends of Beach Avenue Association.

Even looking down from 32,000 feet, it’s difficult to get a full picture of the public brouhaha. I think it is fair to say that during the debate, some things should not have been done or said by either party.

For example, Council, in its staunch support of ongoing downtown development, may have sped up the PeachTree Village project at the expense of not dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s. None of this, of course, constitutes malfeasance, though it is bound to raise the ire of citizens.

Perhaps too, the Mayor lost some PR points by remarking, “(The building) will stick out at first, but people will get used to it.”

Still, we can’t ignore a few individuals who on the other side of the debate derisively hurled invectives at the Mayor and Council—both in

print media and in Council chambers. Our elected officials don’t deserve this. Yes, constructive criticism is considered fair game in the world of politics, but derision is not.

Coun. Terry Condon is also wholly entitled to express his views in council chambers and in the community. Being the lone dissenter in the PeachTree vote doesn’t make him any less valued on Council. That is what democracy is all about.

But Condon, in my opinion, acted injudiciously by donating to the Friends of Beach Avenue. While it is Condon’s constitutional right to associate with, and be member of, any organization or group he so chooses, his donation is specifically earmarked for raising monies to fund a lawsuit that is filed against the very same municipality he represents as an elected official.

At the very least, he should recuse himself from any discussions and proceedings involving the PeachTree project.

Generally, I am the eternal optimist, but when it comes to this project, something feels different. Intuition tells me that PeachTree Village, as proposed, will never come to fruition. This has nothing to do with the lawsuit nor any of the previously mentioned individuals or groups. It is something else, something that would be irresponsible for me to disclose because it is solely predicated on conjecture.

As I said, there are no winners here.

Holy overreaction batman Dear editor: I agree the “prank” pulled by members of the Summerland Legion nincompoops was ill conceived and in bad form but calling the cops was a bit over the top as well.

No wonder there is so much strife and conflict in our world, when we are unable to sort out minor stuff without bothering the authorities.

Chill pills for all...

Jeff McGeorge Peachland

Friends don’t sue Dear editor:

The misinformation in Denise Hurd’s Letter to the Editor of Dec. 1, “You Call Yourselves Friends” cannot go unchallenged.

She writes that the Friends Of Beach Avenue Association are “suing the town they live in.”

The use of the word “sue” implies they want damages from the municipality. They don’t.

Rather the Friends of Beach Avenue are simply seeking a court ruling.

Specifically, their petition to the court seeks to set aside two authorizations. The first is the zoning bylaw that changed the PeachTree property from R1 (single detached residential) to CR-1 mixed use, Second is the development permit that allows construction of a five-storey building. The reason for this is being that the Official Community Plan (OCP), Neighbourhood Plan and Downtown Plan of Peachland all say three-storeys maximum on Beach Avenue.

As the Peachland View article in the Nov. 24 issue states, they are “challenging the legality of a five storey building on Beach Avenue.”

In summary, the Friends of Beach Avenue are asking that the three-storey maximum on Beach Avenue, reflected in the OCP since 2001 and reaffirmed in the 2010 Downtown Plan, representing the wishes of Peachland residents, be upheld.

Alison Moore Peachland

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Winter’s last hurrah Dear editor:

This will be that last year in which we open our house up for Christmas viewing on behalf of the Peachland Food Bank and still we find on our doorstep a donation of wonderful gifts from Deja Vu Gifts and Décor.

Thank you so much to the management and the ever smiling staff for their continued generosity.

All of these small gifts will be set out for our visitors at a price set by the visitors so they too will go away with something in exchange for their food bank offering. Everyone will be a winner.

Further information on ‘The Christmas House’ can be found in this newspaper, on page 15, or you can call us at 250-767-2409.

Once again, thanks to Deja Vu and all the food bank contributors at Christmas and all year round.

David and Beverley Winter Peachland

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We have enough pipelines already Passing the buck on beaches Dear editor:

Dear editor: I see that on return from his Asian trip, our esteemed Prime Minister Justine Trudeau held a press conference in Vancouver during which I believe he stated that Vancouver is his second city.

In this regard, why would Mr. Trudeau want to turn English Bay in Vancouver into a huge oil tanker parking lot, and expose the pristine waters of the Straits of Georgia and Juan De Fuca to such large pollution risks.

After all, did he not ap-

prove the expansion of the Trans Mountain Pipeline?

As for me, I am against any expansion of the Trans Mountain Pipeline, and I hope the people of B.C. feel the same.

Larry Weisgarber Peachland

Chronic complainers reach new depth Dear editor: So, a group of chronic complainers have registered their association as “Friends Of Beach Avenue.”

The thought immediately comes to mind of that old saying, “With Friends like that, you don’t need any enemies”.

Someone, who I assume is a founding member of the group and is a serving Councilor, has donated $20 to help with its legal costs in its lawsuit against the mu-

nicipal govenment.

Wow! That’s putting your money where your mouth is.

This opens up new possibilities for the group. Why don’t they buy up all the available properties on Beach Avenue and leave them exactly as they are??

They could then watch them deteriorate into lovely old ruins, much prettier than anything a developer would build.

Derek Coyle Peachland

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

July 10

February 13 & 27

August 14

March 13 & 27

September 4 & 18

April 3 & 17

October 9 & 23

May 8 & 22

November 6 (Inaugural Meeting), November 13 & 27

June 12 & 26

December 11

All Regular Council Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Peachland Community Centre, 4450 – 6th Street, Peachland, B.C. at 7:00 p.m., unless changed by Council resolution and posted at the Community Centre notice board and the District Office notice board.

Corporate Officer District of Peachland

Just a brief response to the letter published in the Dec. 1 edition ‘Dogs need to be segregated on beaches’.

The letter writer said that “the Regional District approved a doggie beach practically across the street from our home.”

To clarify, each municipality, not the regional district, determines which parks and beach areas will allow dogs and they also set the rules for on-leash and off-leash

parks within their local government boundary. The Regional District of Central Okanagan is responsible for enforcing the Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw in all areas of the Central Okanagan. Learn more about the bylaw by visiting www.regionaldistrict.com/dogs.

Thanks to all dog owners for being good neighbours by licensing, leashing and controlling their pets!

Bruce Smith RDCO Communications

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that Council will hold a Public Hearing on: Tuesday, December 12th, 2017 at 6:30 pm Council Chambers in the Peachland Community Centre 4450 – 6th Street, Peachland, BC Council will hear from persons who deem their interest in property to be affected by the following bylaw amendment: Bylaw No. 2203, 2017 to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2100, 2014 as follows: THAT Schedule “B” – Zoning Bylaw Map be amended by: Changing the zone designation of Lot 5 District Lot 220 Osoyoos Division Yale District Plan 5230 from “R-1 Single Detached Residential” zone to “RM-4 Multi-unit Residential” zone as per Map “A” attached to and forming part of the Bylaw, as shown below: Approval of the Bylaw will support the development of multiple dwelling units in a single building.

Applicant: New Town Services

Civic Address: 4364 Beach Avenue

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The public may review copies of the proposed Bylaw, Council reports and related material at the Municipal Office, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Monday to Friday excluding Statutory Holidays, from November 24, 2017 to December 12, 2017.

In order to be considered by Council, concerns must either be expressed in writing or presented in person at the Public Hearing. Written submissions may be delivered to the District of Peachland Municipal Office or emailed to the Corporate Officer, to corporateservices@peachland.ca All written and emailed submissions must be received by 4:00pm on December 12, 2017 and will become part of the public record.

NO REPRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING

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new Bosley’s in the IGA mall means the pets of Peachland can finally shop local.

That also means a new spa for local doggies.

“We have a self-serve dog wash,” said franchisee Cam Banman. “It’s elevated so there are no sore backs.

We provide soap, towels and also clean up all the fur.”

Before Banman took charge of the newest Bosley’s location, Many local pet owners got to know him over the past several years when he was the manager of the next-closest Bosley’s in West Kelowna.

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f you’re having a bad day wait a few minutes and you’ll have a dog come in and just make you smile.”

And as a foster home through the Okanagan Cat Coalition, “We get to have some kitty snuggles as well,” he says.

“I love this business. We get to help people solve problems with their animals—it’s really rewarding when you help them make their dog or cat feel better.

Our pets are just like family.”

Banman, along with his wife Shawna, have a cat, dog and three daughters between 13 and 20.

When asked why he chose to become a franchisee instead of operating an independent pet supply store, Banman says it’s invaluable to belong to the Bosley’s network. Their team of researchers study the science behind the best pet products; the organization benefits from volume discounts; and their high-quality goods are made in Canada as much as possible.

“Many times we’ve had an animal come in that was eating a less expensive food,” he said. But after a healthy

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GET THE LEASH – Bosley’s franchisee Cam Banman and Calvin the Newshound took a stroll down Beach Avenue earlier this week. change in diet, “We’ll have the animal go from lethargic and overweight to jumping around and energetic.”

In one instance, pig owners brought in their pet to get it harnessed up. It wasn’t a typical request but the task was no trouble for Banman.

“Focusing on the specific needs of my customer really is my passion, so I’ll be spending a lot of time around the community getting to know my customers and taking care of them.”

This weekend, he’s inviting the community to come by the shop between noon and 3 p.m. for a cat adoption day.

Next Saturday, on Dec. 16, pet owners can bring their furry friends down for photos with Santa between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Photos are by donation with all proceeds supporting Woofer Rescue Okanagan.

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OPINION Cheers to Papa Thom and his new knee for sharing their music at the Saxon Winery Light Up the Vines 2017.

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Cheers to the PeachThe crafts, the lights, land Boys and Girls the fireworks and of Club and BEEPS for course visiting with hosting the Pre-Light Santa were full of Up party alongside the Christmas spirit!

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Cheers to Calvin the Newshound. This is baby Olive writing.

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Please no more structures – restore the Kokanee access to the downtown foreshore between the two great Deep and Trepanier creeks as it was prior to the settlers. Think of the draw to Peachland for ALL visitors with the beach restored to its natural state, like the Rotary Marsh in Kelowna.

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Cheers? or Jeers? to Jerusalem for finally getting recognized as the capital of Israel.

A loud jeers to those who to try and weigh in on provincial decisions to improve Highway 97. MOTI builds roads to move people safely and economically, a bypass is NOT on their agenda, nor is it their mandate to rescue and revitalize poorly planned and managed towns.

Cheers to the dog owners who register their pets and pick up after them.

Cheers to Sandra and the rest of the amazing staff at the Peachland Library.

Cheers to the pickup drivers who wench crappy motorists like me out of the ditch.

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The Frontier Adventures of a Young Girl AKA the Mystery Girl of early Peachland • Editor’s note: Part 2 of 2. – the following is a journal entry from one of Peachland’s female pioneers whose identity is unknown. Last week’s article ended with the “Mystery Girl of Early Peachland” describing her “nice gentle horse” that she named Tige.

“Tige” knows the way back and is anxious to get going. Along the trail I greet young men heading back to a logging tent camp. They are a rugged lot but very friendly and surprised, no doubt, to see a new young girl on the trail. Word will spread fast that I intend to stay and be part of the community. A family struggles up the hill in farm wagon loaded with supplies for the camp. Tomorrow the trees will fall to the ringing of axes and the swish of the two man crosscut saws. Heavy teams slide logs down to the lake for a trip to the steam mill. I see a pattern. They work all week, go to town on Friday night for swim in the lake, a night on the town and a rest in their lakeshore tents. Sunday afternoon is a cool horseback ride back up to the camp. This weekly routine fits the task.

Reaching my little guest tent, the dog greets me and in the distance the great steam whistle blows on the paddle wheeler.

North it glides with fruit and lumber for places known only to the freight agent. Tomorrow I shall unpack my camera and take a few pictures while the excitement of frontier life is still fresh. Shoo … cat!

Loggers build my cabin in their spare time.

Tomorrow a little wood stove for cooking and heating arrives by boat.

White lace curtains are a must. Firewood will be nearly free. The loggers offer to deliver the stove too. Is it feminine charm, or the fresh cookies I give them? Rough but wonderful lumberjacks.

I often stride the long boardwalk to take photos of the few town businesses. Friends in Brandon will think I have truly arrived on the rugged Western Canadian frontier and I have. Stores have false fronts, hitching rails, and a great variety of horse drawn wagons pass up and down. With my little camera and tripod I photograph all

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SANTA’S EARLY VISIT – Local youngsters are being invited to come see Santa this Saturday. The Friends of the Peachland Library are calling all kids to join them during Santa’s visit to the library on Dec. 9 between 10 and 11 a.m.

It’s the perfect chance to whisper in Santa’s ear to tell him what’s on their wish list. And there’s a special goodie bag for each of the children who attend.

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the interesting scenes on the street. Many young single men are clearing land, logging, planting orchards and building this new town. I enter the drugstore for film developing chemicals and that is where I meet the new doctor and a very friendly, tall, dark, young logger. Exchanging introductions and brief stories, leads to questions about my camera equipment. I demonstrate by taking inside and outside pictures of the store, the gentlemen and even a stray dog. I am fondly labeled ‘Camera Girl’ and in return my new friend I shall call R.M.A. Hurrying to the Post office, I send a letter home with a short note “I have met a very, interesting man, R.M.A. wish me romance and luck”.

As the warm summer days pass I take pictures of all the workmen by their little tent houses on the shore. I kept a watch out for R.M.A. and meet him many times at a neighbor’s cabin, taking his picture when I can.

He logs all week but we often meet weekends at the wharf as the great paddle wheeler docks. It is the social hub of the village. At night, as we walk the boardwalk, there is the soft warm light in the windows from kerosene lamps. What a peaceful place after dark and a busy, noisy place by day.

Construction has started on a big new school.

I often ride home alone on a moonlight night, enjoying the wonderful sounds of nature and the livestock noise from homesteads along the

way.

R.M.A. has asked me for a real date! I am ecstatic as we board the boat for a trip to the annual regatta. There are swimming races, diving competitions, rowing races and a great final war canoe race between all the lakeside teams. We are both jubilant to cheer on our own winning crew.

On our moonlight return, he says he will be joining the army to serve his country in the war. “Will I marry him?” he asks.

“We can settle down when I return from overseas.” “Of course, I reply.

“What about a honeymoon before I leave for war?” I agree and spend a frantic few weeks getting all my affairs in order and possessions sorted.

I am ready. We must go.

The precious camera and photo album will be safe with friends.

It was a dark and stormy night as I tearfully bid farewell to the friends and places I had come to love. I was not alone, with a handsome soldier on my arm. One last glance at the big ‘Peachland’ sign above the wharf as we pulled away. Forever remembered with fondness. Will we ever be back?

The Mystery Girl of early Peachland left a photo album with friends and never reclaimed it, and it now belongs to the Peachland Historical Society.

Since her identity – and the rest of her life beyond this journal entry – are still unknown, she has become the subject of local folklore.

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Meet the newest Chamber members at the next Business After Hours JENN CLUTE

PEACHLAND CHAMBER In this column, the Peachland Chamber of Commerce shares news about our services, upcoming events and relevant member business news.

We are proud to welcome three new members to our membership. Please join us in welcoming Dirty Laundry Vineyard, Back Door Winery and Ad Lib Art Gallery.

Don your best ugly Christmas sweater or Clark Griswold tie and join us at our final Business After Hours

of the year on Dec. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 1st & Beach Bar and Grill.

Mix and mingle with fellow business owners and chamber members to the musical sounds of Keith ‘Papa’ Thom. This is an excellent networking opportunity to reflect over the past year and to discuss business aspirations for the coming year. Please RSVP to peachlandchamber@gmail.com

by Dec. 11. There is a $10 fee and appetizers will be served.

We are currently booking Business After Hours for 2018. If

you are interested in hosting one in the new year, please email the chamber.

Early in November, we attended the BC Chamber of Commerce Area Meeting for chambers in the South and Central Okanagan regions.

This meeting included presentations by the President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, Val Litwin regarding the most recent updates and re-branding initiatives of the BC Chamber as well as a very informative presentation by Fin-

bar O’Sullivan of ITA (Industry Training Authority) regarding the importance of hiring trade apprentices. We concluded the meeting with an excellent discussion regarding policy and advocacy for our memberships.

Topics included housing affordability, interprovincial trade and cost of labor.

We had a hugely successful “Proudly Canadian” Business Excellence Awards on Nov. 18.

Cong rat u lat ions again to all the winners! On behalf of the Peachland Chamber

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of Commerce and its Board of Directors, we would like to send out another heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in making this event such a success. It’s the support of our business community that make these events possible.

Please note that the Chamber’s Executive Director, Patrick Van Minsel will not be in the office until March.

There will be an Office Assistant, Jennifer

Clute, available parttime to answer emails and phone calls. She will also be working on several exciting projects for the chamber over the winter months, including enhancing the chamber’s website, modifying our Business After Hours events, and more. You are welcome to come in and introduce yourself on Wednesday’s or Thursday’s between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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about our membership, events, breaking news and more, be sure to follow the Peachland Chamber of Commerce on Facebook (@ ChamberPeachland) or Twitter (@PeachlandChambe).

If you have any important news to share with us, please let us know so that we can help spread the word.

The best way to reach us is by sending an email to peachlandchamber@gmail.com.

Christmas Potluck next week!

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Come on by and check out our new decor, our couches and chairs by the fireplace have been replaced.

They do look wonderful. That Carol has a good eye. Thank you too to the Needle Art and Quilting Group for the Christmas decorations.

I hope you have Dec. 10 & 15 marked on your calendars.

On Dec. 10 the Variety Singers are presenting their concert “A Canadian Christmas”. This is a must attend for Peachlanders, so come early to get a seat. Admission is by donation. Phyllis and her singers do an amazing job and then follow the concert with a Christmas carol sing-a-long and goodies.

The annual Christmas Potluck Friday is planned for Dec. 15. This is another must attend for everyone.

You do not have to be a member to attend. Families are welcome. Turkey, ham, stuffing and potatoes are supplied, you need to bring a favourite festive salad or dessert to share along with your own dishes.

It has been a pretty tasty meal in the past. Entertainment starts at 7 p.m. for an hour. The Blu Crew sang for us in September and have been invited back by popular demand.

We are really looking forward to their performance.

The Community Christmas Dinner hosted by the Peachland Wellness Centre in collaboration with the 50+ Activity Centre and will be held at the 50+ Centre. Doors open at noon with dinner served at 2 p.m. One hundred tickets will be available from the Peachland Wellness Centre and are free.

At our November Potluck Friday we changed things up a bit and invited two guest speakers. Mike Sutherland and Jean Saul spoke about the new Vantage One Credit Union in Peachland. Their main office is in Vernon and they have quite a few branches in smaller communities so are ready to meet our needs. They invited us all to drop in just for a conversation, they are anxious to engage with and support our community.

Dennis Craig, our local fire chief shared some concerning fire statistics as introduction for Kim Evans from iGuardStove. In the U.S.A. 47 per cent of home fires start in the kitchen and in Peachland from 2014 to 2016, 25 per cent of structure

fires originated from unattended cooking. Have you had something on the stove and been distracted by someone at the door or on the telephone?

I know I have.

The iGuardStove company actually originates from Kelowna. Your stove plugs into this device which is plugged into your regular stove outlet and will shut off the stove automatically if no movement is detected in the kitchen after a preset number of minutes. The intelligent version can also be connected to wifi and will send text messages to you if you are away on vacation and it detects movement in your kitchen, if there has been no activity in the kitchen of a loved one by a preset time every day or if the stove hasn’t been used for a few days. It can be used on gas and cook top stoves as well. The stove was originally designed to allow those with brain injuries to live more independently and now many others of all ages are having them installed.

Wow, technology at its best.

Well my pony tail is gone, safely delivered to the local Cancer Society to be used toward a wig.

Members donated money to the Cancer Society at our November Potluck, $1 per ticket for a chance to be the one to make the cut. The “winning” ticket belonged to Bill Van Noortwyk, he threatened to cut it with the kitchen cleaver but relented and used the special scissors kindly lent for the occasion

by Lynne from #4 Hair Salon. We raised $138 and I survived the experience. Thank you to everyone who donated.

All of our programs will be taking a break over the Christmas season, please check with your group leader. Most will end Dec. 15 week although Wednesday 50+ Fitness will carry on until Dec. 20 and Iron and Silk until Dec. 21.

Please note that 50+ Fitness on Fridays will be ending December 1. It looks like everything will be starting up after Jan. 4 with Bingo restarting Jan. 4. A very lucky lady won the Looney Pot last week, she took home $700.

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and look forward to seeing you at the Peachland 50+ Activity Centre in the New Year.

Mark Sunday, March 11 on your calendar, again by request the Kettle Valley Brakemen are coming back!!

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We would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Leverrier, the staff at Peachland Pharmacy, and the caring Palliative Care Team.

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Scott was born in Kitchener Ontario on February 17, 1958. He was an avid golfer, downhill skier, and sailor. He was also a fabulous cook and cheesecake master. Scott worked for many years as a stock broker and then in real estate development sales throughout the valley.

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Christmas Bake Sale - Hosted by St. Margaret’s Church. Saturday, December 9 at The Little School House. The Bake Sale will run from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm and will include, mince tarts, shortbread, butter tarts and other Christmas baking. We will also have a Coffee Corner, Prize Draws, Gifts, Handicrafts, & Needlework. Admission is free. The Little School House is located on Brandon Lane and 4th Street in Peachland.

A Canadian Christmas - Sunday, December 10 at 2 pm in the 50+ Activity Centre. This event is presented by The Peachland Variety Singers. The audience can take part in the Christmas carol sing

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 MEDITATION GROUP 11:30 am-1:00pm, Peachland Wellness Centre TAI CHI noon, 50+ Activity Centre 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

along and enjoy refreshments after the concert.

Admission by donation. Come early as seating is limited.

Christmas Is Coming To The Wellness Circle December 13th from 10:00 to 11:30 am. Bring your “Christmas Spirit” to the Wellness Circle. Many creatisve Christmas activities will be presented for your Yuletide enjoyment, songs of the festive season will be spreading the holiday cheer and maybe the “Big Guy” (Santa) might take time out from his toy shop to join us Peachlanders as we prepare for the holiday season. Next Wellness Circle is January 10th, 2018.

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 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

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.

Magic of Vienna - on January 14th. Celebrate 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.

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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Light Up ’17 Between the Pre-Party at the Boys and Girls Club, the Artisan Market at the Visitor Centre and the grand celebrations at Heritage Park —a good time was had by all at Peachland’s 2017 Light Up.

Peachland Ambassadors

Bottle Drive Saturday Dec 16th 9 am - 3 pm ~

FIRST CLASS AUTO GLASS PARKING LOT 2710 Kyle Rd, West Kelowna

~ First 20 donations get a free homemade apple pie!

DAN WALTON PHOTOS

the Christmas House Once again, and for the 10th straight Christmas, Beverley Winter is opening her house both as a gift to all her friends and neighbours and in support of our

Peachland Food Bank

5th ANNUAL

Tree of Memories Honour a loved one this holiday season at the District of Peachland Cemetery, where a Tree of Memories will be available for visitors to place an ornament in remembrance of their loved ones.

The holidays are a time of reflection and celebration. Placing an ornament on a Tree of Memories can help bring some peace to friends and family during this special time of year.

Visitors can place an ornament on the tree between now and Friday, January 12, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ornaments will be removed by Public Works Staff after January 12th. Those who wish to retrieve their ornaments can do so by contacting the Cemetery Office at (250) 767-2108 before January 31st, 2018.

Any unclaimed ornaments may be donated for charitable use.

The District of Peachland Cemetery is located on Vernon Avenue, off Princeton Avenue.

Bring the children. Come in and see all the wonderful decorations, the many beautifully dressed Christmas trees and a whole house full of Christmas spirit.

As usual, we’ll be open to everyone from th 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sunday, 10 December at 4750 Peachland Place.

For information call 250-767-2409.

Merry Christmas!