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FLUID STROKES – Local artist Richard Smith made water painting look easy during a demonstration he hosted at the Artisans Showcase during the Peachland HeARTS Festival last weekend at the Community Centre.

The Okanagan’s favourite musical historians have been building up steam for the nation’s sesquicentennial. The Kettle Valley Brakemen, a folk band that writes music about Canadian heritage, are paying homage to the occasion with a station stop in Peachland next week. Had it not been for the real-life work on the railway during the 19th Century, there’s a chance that Canada wouldn’t be shaped the way it is today, as colonists from the United States could have annexed an unified-Canada without much resistance. “If B.C. was going to join Canada in 1871 then there had to be a railway built across the country,” said Jack Godwin, frontman of the Brakemen. All of the Brakemen’s songs are based on anecdotes from life on the railway. Long before the days of labour unions, brakemen were tasked with gruelling work, they faced immense dangers and they were nickel-and-dimed by their bosses. And if they were fired – no matter how far they were from the nearest town – they had to find their own way home. “And we have a song about that,” Godwin says. Being a brakeman wasn’t the most glamorous job in the industry, but for anybody hoping to climb the ladder of the railway ranks, it was the entry-level position. “It was the toughest job on the railway,” said Godwin. “Seven times as many people were killed than any other railway job.” Before the invention of air brakes, the only means of mechanically stopping a train was through the work of brakemen, who had to adjust the brakes on each car by hand. No matter how harsh the weather conditions might have been, those levers had to be operated from the roof of the car. Continued on . . . Page 9

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ALCOHOL-AUGMENTED ART – Beach Avenue Cafe became the Whimsical Street Side Cafe to host a sold-out

Sip ‘n’ Paint event on the evening of Feb. 20. As the name suggests, guests spend a social evening enjoying wine and making art, with the session led by instructor Susan Driussi. All skill levels are welcome. The next Sip ‘n’ Paint in Peachland takes place on March 6. To book a spot before it fills up, contact Beach Avenue Cafe at 778-479-0999.

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– Last year on National Cupcake Day, 8-year-old Chevy Matthews sold $411 worth of the delicacies, all of which was donated to the SPCA. With a little help from her friends, Chevy hopes to outdo her previous record on this year’s National Cupcake Day – Tuesday, Feb. 28 – when she’ll be in front of the Peachland IGA after school, 2:30 p.m., to sell as many tasty treats as possible. “Until we run out of cupcakes or energy!” said her mother Barb Haley. Anybody who can’t be there in person can still support the cause through Chevy’s Online Cupcake Kitchen – goo.gl/NdlLhP.

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Patricia Sharon HALABET We are sad to announce the passing of Patricia Sharon Halabet on February 13, 2017. Patricia passed peacefully at Kelowna General Hospital at the age of 64. Patricia was born in Dawson Creek and grew up in Lynx Creek, BC. She went to school in nearby Hudson’s Hope, BC. During her teens, she moved with her parents to Creston, BC. It was here that she met her husband Ron and they married on May 5, 1973. They moved with their young daughter, Alexis back up to the Peace Country, residing in Fort St. John. Patricia worked as a supervisor of civilian staff for the RCMP for most of her 22-year career. In the summer of 2013, Patricia and Ron retired to the beautiful Okanagan in Peachland, BC. Patricia enjoyed many outdoor interests such as camping, fishing, and gardening. She loved music and danced in the kitchen listening to her favorite songs. An amazing cook, she always made delicious home cooked meals that were enjoyed over conversation of the day’s current events. Patricia had a big place in her heart for animals and always had her dog Cato at her side while she stored her memories in her beautifully crafted scrapbooks.

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THAT’S FAR ENOUGH – There was new activity last week at the site of the slide

NDP supporters demonstrate in Kelowna STEVE BURKE

VP OF WEST KELOWNA BC NDP On Saturday Feb. 18 we skirted the rain and had a successful show of force at Hwy 97 and Gordon in Kelowna. As mentioned, we wanted to bring particular attention to health care premiums BC workers have to pay. BC is the only province that has them. They are not income based and are a hardship for young working families. The BC NDP wants to abolish them and replace this lost income from provincial in-

that caused a portion of Renfrew Road to collapse on Jan. 6. Kathleen North, the homeowner whose property sits less than two metres from the collapsed roadway, said the District has been diligently monitoring the damage every day. “Joe (Mitchell, operations director) and his whole team are just incredible,” she said. Above is a photo of Renfrew’s wreckage taken on Jan. 10 and below is a photo taken on Feb. 20.

come tax. Not only will this be fairer but we can rid ourselves of a costly unnecessary bureaucracy that collects the premium. We also had on hand some young NDP activists who are very interested in engaging young people (you know – the ones that don’t have $5,000 to lobby Christy Clark). They want to bring attention to issues concerning young people such as the ever increasing costs of education, lack of government support for apprentice trades training, affordable housing and lack of job prospects in the Okanagan Valley.

RCMP notice good and bad driving VIEW STAFF Instead of blowing into a breathalyzer, an Albertan suspected of drunk driving in Kelowna tried to make a run for it. The 21-year-old man was pulled over in the early hours of Sunday morning. Police spotted his black Ford F150 pickup as they were responding to a report of an erratic driver, alleging the vehicle to have been swerving all over the roadway, along Highway 97 between McCurdy Road and Highway 33 West. As the man, who appeared noticeably impaired by alcohol, was being demanded to provide a sample of his breath, he allegedly grabbed and pushed the investigating officer before fleeing on foot. Police called in backup. The driver was quickly located and arrested without further incident. The driver faces driving prohibitions and fines under the BC Motor Vehicle Act and possible criminal charges. He was released from police custody and is expected to appear in court on May 8. **** There was another man who tried to avoid taking responsibility for his rebellious driv-

ing last week. Just before 10:30 p.m. on Feb. 16, a 29-year-old Kelowna man was seen near UBCO driving “well in excess of the posted 80km/h speed for the area,” according to Traffic Investigator Cst. Steve Holmes. That was only until his Nissan sedan struck a highway median and spun 180 degrees before coming to a rest. When he realized his vehicle wasn’t going to start again, he bolted on foot. Witnesses helped police to find the man who was uninjured by the collision. He displayed evidence of alcohol impairment and was detained. He later provided breath samples that were nearly twice the legal limit.

“This incident clearly demonstrates the dangers of driving while impaired”, said Cst. Holmes. “It was fortunate he only hit a median and not another vehicle or vehicles… The RCMP would like to thank those who assisted in this situation.” *** Unsuspecting motorists followed all the rules when a stealthy police operation was conducted under the cover of school children. An RCMP officer spent Monday and Tuesday morning riding alongside kids on a school bus in the West Kelowna, keeping an eye out for any driving violations. “RCMP are pleased to report that during the two day tar-

geted enforcement operation, there were no violations observed committed,” said S/ Sgt. Lesli Roseberry of the West Kelowna RCMP. “None of the drivers on the roadway passed the school bus when it was stopped to load or unload children.” Students who rode with the officers were appreciative of RCMP’s company, with many commenting that motorists “Always” pass the bus when the stop sign is out. Fines start at $167 for passing a school bus when you’re not supposed to. RCMP will continue their School Bus Enforcement Operations throughout the coming months.

Chasing tail after 70 VIEW STAFF A story about speed dating for 70 to 90 year olds hopes to disable stereotypes about senior citizens. The Age of Love is a film that chronicles 30 single seniors in their unconventional search for affection, and free showings are happening in Kelowna and West Kelowna. “These WWII babies soon discover how the search for love changes—or doesn’t change—from first love to the far reaches of life,” says Interior Health, which is one of the sponsors. Both presentations take place at the beginning of March, which has been declared Okanagan Embrace Aging Month. Beyond the quirky plot, the

movies takes aim at prejudice against old people. “We recognize ageism as an issue in our society and we are working together to help build more age-friendly communities,” said Interior Savings CEO, Kathy Conway. “This funny yet profound film is the perfect introduction to Okanagan Embrace Aging month.” The free screenings are schooled for March 2nd at Kelowna’s Rotary Centre for the Arts and March 3rd at the Landmark Encore West Kelowna. Both shows begin at 6 p.m. To get a free seat for the Age of Love, or to see the full line-up of Okanagan Embrace Aging events, check out to interiorsavings.com/ events.

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We don’t need to seek interpretations for ‘islamophobia’. All we have to do is listen to our radio, read a paper, or watch the news on television, to understand how the Islamic religion continues to devastate the Middle East, and other parts of the world. Literally millions have been killed, and more millions displaced from their homes and their countries of birth. Canadians are not bigots, they are scared. Canadians do not want Canada to become part of a global Muslim caliphate, and the government has no business putting a muzzle on us, telling us we are not allowed to express and openly discuss how we feel about it. MP Iqra Khalid’s Motion 103 will accomplish nothing except promote hatred and racism. The 50,000 people who spontaneously reacted to the introduction of the motion is a clear signal that a lot of Canadians are very concerned about how readily the Islamic religion is being embraced by our politicians. It’s our basic human right to adopt, embrace, or reject any one of the many different religions, even if that offends some-ones else’s sacred beliefs. Governments have absolutely no mandate to interfere with those rights, but the Liberals are building a protective firewall around a single religion, hoping to get their vote in the next election. Andy Thomsen Peachland

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I have had people tell me that I shouldn’t be too concerned about the traffic issues with the proposed 97-unit townhouse development at Somerset and Princeton, because it is not likely to go ahead. There is a lot of justification for that opinion because we have had so many projects that have been approved but they have not been built. Of course there are the two major projects (Ponderosa and New Monaco) but there are lots of others such as Tabletop Mountain, Princess Avenue, and Peachland Manor where there has been little or no progress. Building on flat soft ground makes costs predictable and is completely different to building on hard rock at steep grades. Sometimes the very high costs of building houses on steep rocky slopes doesn’t become apparent until contractors are asked to bid on the work. Sometimes Peachland staff are blamed for causing delays but I don’t think that is a significant factor. The reality is that it is very expensive to build on Peachland’s hill sides. The multitude of approvals and the lack of progress makes planning our future very complicated. Money is accumulated for projects to support growth but setting priorities becomes very difficult when you don’t know where growth is going to take place. During the rezoning and approval process, a development permit is usually necessary and that is only valid for a two year period; that time limit is appropriate as conditions can change. Unfortunately there is no time limit on the rezoning that took place so there is no requirement to hold another public hearing after two years. That means that many projects have been given approval to proceed but the land can be sold and a different proposal put forward without the need for a new public hearing. If Council were given the information about the land ownership, they would have a better idea as to whether a rezoning application was just an attempt to make money or part of an actual building project. If the land owners are a construction company that would be a good in-

dication that the project will go ahead. Despite not knowing the owners of the land at Somerset and Princeton, we do know that two separate properties have been consolidated for the recent rezoning; perhaps there is a good chance that the 97-unit development will proceed. Townhouse density development has been part of Peachland’s OCP for this area for many years, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that Council supported the change of zoning. The problem is that by the time the application comes before Council, a lot of detailed work has been completed making it difficult for Council to make the changes that may be desirable. Wouldn’t it have been a great idea to have a pedestrian walkway from Somerset to Columbia along the north-end of the site; that would allow people from upper Somerset to walk downtown by a safer and quicker route. Continued on . . . Page 10

Unwillingly undersigned Dear editor: In regards to my letter published in the Feb. 11 edition of the Peachland View. I may not have been clear in my objection to the previous letter. My concern is not about the authors’ opinion as I believe that everyone has a right and maybe a responsibility to voice that opinion, but they do not have the right to voice that opinion for me or anyone else that has not had an

opportunity to have any input on the subject being discussed. Therefore let me be clear! I did not authorize this person or any other person to speak for me and the fact that they did not choose to use their name when purportedly speaking for all the people in the area mentioned is not acceptable to me. Just my opinion though. Barry Christian Peachland

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MSPophobia and Islam Here ‘n’ there: Preventing drunk driving It’s pretty wishful to think a federal study of ‘Systemic Racism and Religious Discrimination’ might end islamaphobia in Canada. Nevertheless Liberal MP Iqra Khalid is shooting for stars and presented a motion to try and make it happen. It definitely can’t hurt to study the topic deeper. But might take more than a bureaucratic investigation to open the minds’ of racist Canadians. The majority of Canadians seem compassionate about the plight of minorities and won’t take issue with a study that aims to quell bigotry. But in front of a mass audience, we can always count on a vocal minority to grab the headlines with ignorant ideas and veiled racism. For candidates of the Conservative Party of Canada, which is in the midst of its leadership contest, the topic of religious discrimination is especially divisive. And Khalid’s motion was a trap that snared politicians who serve the fringes – the candidates who pander to bigoted voters predictably embarrassed themselves over it. Pierre Lemieux calls the motion an attack on free speech; Maxime Bernier says the motion falls short of his moral standards because it uses the word ‘Islamophobia’; while Kellie Leitch and Lisa Raitt seem to think that opposing this study against systematic racism is the more inclusive thing to do. None of those Conservative candidates have a chance anyway – Kevin O’Leary has the party leadership in the bag. Some people may see him as the poster boy for greed, but his opponents have no chance

against someone with that level of fame, fortune and charisma. He’s too media savvy to lose. O’Leary earns publicity for himself by picking fights on social media with left-wing premiers, hammering them on the spending decisions he disagrees with. He probably won’t have a problem with the way Premier Christy Clark is running things in B.C. though – she just announced another balanced budget. It’s the last budget they’ll pass before facing voters again and it seems like it was backloaded with goodies. The frequency of good news being shared by the provincial government seems disproportionately high over the past fews months. In their budget, they announced that Medical Service Plan premiums are being cut in half for low and middle class earners. That take a lot of steam out of the NDP’s promise to eliminate MDP premiums. “We’re the only province that charges its residents for healthcare,” is a pretty potent criticism in Canada. But with MSP premiums getting cut in half, the issue has been significantly watered down. Regardless, it was a great idea from party leader John Horgan to pledge the phase out of MSP premiums. Even if he isn’t able to form a majority government after the spring election, the Liberals just stole a page out of his playbook, so he’s already made an meaningful impact. Dan Walton editor

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PEACHLAND COLUMNIST Before I continue, here’s a trivia question: Out of 35 Canadian census metropolitan areas, who has the second highest police-reported impaired driving incidents? (You will find the answer below.) I would like to provide you with two disclaimers. First, I have no intention— nor the inclination—to trash Supreme Court of Canada rulings. Second, I vehemently detest impaired driving. Far too many lives have been lost and physically and emotionally harmed because someone chose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This is one of the reasons it is listed as an offence under the criminal code of Canada. Persons convicted of impaired driving related offences face penalties ranging from fines to life imprisonment. But are these penalties the reason for the drop in criminal code im-

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Westside Landfill Closure Plan Information Open House You’re invited to learn about the proposed Final Closure Plan for the former Westside Landfill property on Asquith Road (off Shannon Lake Road) in West Kelowna. No materials have been buried at the site since mid-2010, when the Westside Residential Waste Disposal and Recycling Centre began operating. In the time since, the Regional District has been working with engineering consultants and the Ministry of Environment to prepare a proposed Final Closure Plan for the former landfill site.

paired driving charges in British Columbia and the other provinces? I don’t believe so. Except in cases involving fatal and serious injury motor vehicle accidents, criminal code impaired driving charges have ostensibly been replaced by amended provincial traffic legislation (in BC, the Immediate Roadside Prohibition, pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Act), which provides an administrative process for dealing with suspected impaired drivers, including immediate licence suspension and a myriad of monetary penalties. For frontline police officers, the IRP program has been a blessing because it is operationally and administratively far less onerous than investigating an over 80 mgs blood alcohol content criminal code charge. In addition, there are no court briefs for the officer to prepare nor evidence to give at trials. This means that officers can now devote more time to performing other frontline policing tasks in their communities. Another entity that is pleased about all this is our provincial government. For

the Crown—and taxpayers too—there’s money to be saved because IRPs do not incur the same costs as criminal prosecutions (courtrooms, justices, crown prosecutors, court administrators, etc.). The provincial governments also generate a tidy sum from administrative penalties, licence re-instatement fees, responsible driver training course fees and ignition Interlock device fees. But the big winner, undeniably, is the community. Citizens appreciate the stats released in a RoadSafetyBC report claiming, “The average reduction, from the IRP implementation date in October 2010 to September 2014 was 52%. This represents 238 lives saved for alcohol related driving fatalities.” This is a staggering number. And so you ask, what then appears to be the problem? Well, it’s this: Provinces should stay away from creating provincial legislation that is constitutionally the purview of the federal government. The Constitution Act, 1867 gives the federal

government exclusive federal jurisdiction to enact criminal laws. Therefore, if the provinces and territories determine there is a need to lower the 80 mgs blood alcohol content to 50 mgs, they should request their justice ministers/attorneys general to meet with their federal counterpart and convince him/her to introduce a bill that amends the criminal code of Canada. True, this is a process that doesn’t just happen overnight, but having experienced some successes in lobbying for criminal justice reform in the past, I know it can be achieved. All that I am suggesting is that provinces should not create legislation that replicates federal criminal laws and then disguise them as ‘administrative’ amendments to existing provincial acts and regulations. Rest assured, Canadians do not want a US-type criminal justice system where every state or commonwealth has its own penal code, administered and policed by multiple local, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2017

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On to the next quarter century PATRICIA DAY

Patriotic writers crowned for 2017 Literary Competition VIEW STAFF Writers of all ages were invited to enter the 2017 Literary Competition, which came with the task of defining the ambiguity behind what it means to be Canadian. There were four age categories and three winners for each level (albeit there were no entries for Grade 10 to 12), which earned them each a cash prize of $80. In alphabetical order, the winners for the Grade 6 category were Acacia Cousins for “Golden Antlers”; Kaelin Davis with “A Canadian Thanksgiving”; and Molly Dyck’s “What Being Canadian Means to Me.” Winners at the Grades 7 and

9 level were Bonnie Odell with “With Glowing Hearts We See Thee Rise”; Mya Powell’s “A Canadian Dream”; and Reese Tarasoff with “Paul and Elizabeth’s Story.” And in the adult category was Tavia Grabas’s “Reflections On Being Canadian Today and Tomorrow”; Lyn Jones with two submissions – “Reflections of a New Migrant” and “A World Within a World”; and Wayne Power for “Who Are We? Being Canadian.” Keep your eyes peeled for those titles in the local newspaper. In commemoration of Canada’s sesquicentennial, the Peachland View will be sharing some of the winning submissions from the competition throughout 2017.

Do you recognize these folks? They are Martha and Dan Jenkins of Peachland. Recently, ninety of Martha’s family and friends gathered at the 50 Plus Centre to celebrate Martha’s 75th birthday. Just who is Martha? She is someone that you met many times at the IGA selling tickets for some worthy cause or perhaps you have attended an event of the Sportsmen’s Club, where she organized many a dinner. As president of the Fall Fair committee, she and her committee members spend many months each year preparing for the annual Fall Fair weekend. In 2011, Martha won the Citizen of the Year award for all of her volunteering that she has done for the citizens of Peachland. What an accomplishment from a former Freislander (Netherlands), who has made Peachland, since the 1990’s, her home. One day, while she and Dan were working in the Forestry in Alberta, Dan said to her,”How about we move west?”And so they did! By the way, Dan also has a birthday in February. Which one you may ask? Dan will just give you his shy smile and say,”No Comment”. Happy Birthdays to Martha and Dan from your 5.833” fellow Peachlanders.

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Potluck Friday and Annual General Meeting at the 50+ Activity Centre, February 24 starting at 6pm. Some of the activities will be showcased: Cloggers, Wood Carvers, Artists, Iron & Silk, TOPs, Bridge, and Needle Arts. The Wellness Centre hosts a Tax Clinic. Starting Monday, February 27, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. to April 24, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Please bring in your tax slips, medical receipts and donations receipts to our volunteers and they will complete your tax return for you. No appointment necessary, first come first served. MONDAYS

VARIETY SINGERS 9:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5+) 3-5 pm, Community Centre

LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10-11 Peachland Wellness Centre

SPIN, CORE & STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre

INTRO TO FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 11:30am -12:30 pm, 4th Street Place

KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm, at the Little Schoolhouse.

PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 9:05-11:05 am, Community Centre

TAI CHI noon, 50+ Activity Centre

FITNESS ROOM 8 am-8 pm, Community Centre YOGA (RESTORATIVE) 8 am, 50+ Activity Centre

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30-10:30 am, 4th Street Place

NEEDLE ARTS/ QUILTING 1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL 1-3 pm (1.0-2.75), Community Centre AFTERNOON BRIDGE 1:30 pm 50+ Activity Centre

VINYASA YOGA FLOW 6-7 pm, Community Centre YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6-8 pm, 4th St Place WOODCARVING 7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre TUESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8 am-8 pm, community centre

Kettle Valley Brakemen concert Sunday March 5, 2pm, 50+ Activity Centre. Tickets: Peachland Museum, Pharmacy, Bliss Bakery & Bistro, 50+ Activity Centre. CUPCAKES TO THE RESCUE! Chevy and her friends will be fighting animal cruelty with CUPCAKES and are going to “bake” a difference, Tuesday, February 28 at the Peachland IGA after school (2:30pm). Come down and show your support. Last year Chevy raised $400 for the SPCA; help her surpass that amount this year.

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th St Place MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE 9:30 am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Centre CARPET BOWLING 10 am-12, Peachland Wellness Centre BABY FRIENDLY CAFÉ 1112:30 pm, every 2nd and last Tuesday, Peachland Wellness Centre CHAIR FITNESS 11-11:45 am, 4th Street Place AA 12-1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1-3pm, Community Centre MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness 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, Community Centre PEACHLAND SPARKS AND BROWNIES 5:45-7 pm, Community Centre

WELLNESS CIRCLE 10 am-12 2nd & 4th Wed Peachland Wellness Centre

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10 am-12 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre. Weekly.

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 10-noon every 3rd Wednesday Peachland Wellness Centre

IRON & SILK 10:45 am, 50+ Activity Centre

BRIDGE LESSONS 1-4 pm, with Marv Norden, 50+ Activity Centre

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ROTARY CLUB OF PEACHLAND 12-1:30 pm, Gasthaus Restaurant. Everyone welcome.

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SUNSHINE SINGERS 1:15 to 2:15 pm Peachland Wellness Centre PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5+) 1-3 pm, Community Centre CHESS 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre AFTERNOON BRIDGE 1:30-3:30 pm, 50+ Activity 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 Second 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 wk: 6th Ave. Police Station. 4th week: Community Centre Dan 250-767-9034

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BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DROP IN (ages 9-12) 4-8 pm, SATURDAYS CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Centre PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 10 am-3 pm Bargain Bin. ARTISAN MARKET 10 am-3 pm bi-weekly 14 artisans and Wineries at the Peachland Visitors Centre MEAT DRAW 3-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Drop In (ages 6-12) 1 -4 pm Youth Zone (ages 13+) 4 - 8 pm SUNDAYS BREAKFAST 8-11 am, Peachland Wellness Centre. PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10 am, United Church ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP 10 am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 10 am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 am service fellowship 11:30 am, 4204 Lake Ave. UKULELE 1 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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DAN WALTON

CHOO CHOOO – Jack Godwin of the Kettle Valley Brakemen is bringing his band to Peachland for a show at the 50+ Activity Centre on March 5.

Brakemen . . . from Page 1 Each brakeman would usually be responsible for three cars. Even after the advent of air brakes – which allow conductors to automatically control the brakes, it was another 20 years before they became economical enough to outsource the dangerous jobs of brakemen. “The cost had to come down for the life-saving technology to get implemented,” he said. “I just love sharing these fascinating stories about the con-

struction of the railway and some of the people who were involved.” Because he interweaves all of his music with episodes of Canadian railway history, Godwin can easily hook his audiences with a story before launching into each song. After a major rock slide in Frank, Alberta in 1903, a train was expected to come barrelling down the crushed tracks. Everybody on board was facing imminent doom. Thankfully, there was a

brakeman working near the slide and he wasn’t going to let that happen. In the darkness of night, he crossed a slide of debris with just a lantern, and the only other light came from sparks being created by smashing rocks that were still sliding. “He finds his way and flags down the train tracks and saves everyones life. He’s the bravest brakeman I figure ever lived. So we’ve got a song celebrating that.” The industry has a bright future in deliv-

ering freight, but the proliferation of automobiles had an irreversible effect on railways as a commuting service. “The 1980s was when the Kettle Valley Rail stopped,” he said. “It just wasn’t economical anymore.” The KVR never recovered its vitality after the construction of Highway 3 three decades earlier, which provided drivers with reliable roadway to the Lower Mainland, something that hadn’t existed before. “Once the Princeton highway was completed in 1949, there was no more use for trains leaving Vancouver twice a day.” But while new technologies brought the golden days of railway to an end, the rich history will always be celebrated by the Brakemen. Godwin will be bringing the rest of his band to the 50+ Activity Centre on Sunday, March 5 at 2 p.m. Advance tickets cost $10 through the venue.

Wellness Centre calling for friendly-visitor volunteers ANGELICA ALEJANDRO

PEACHLAND WELLNESS CENTRE Do you like meeting people? How would you like to visit/call someone once a week? Do you like talking to people and having a friend for a visit or participate in activities? The Peachland Wellness Centre Society (PWC) offers friendly visitors through a component of its current services. One such program is to promote socialization and enhance quality of life. The friendly visitor volunteers in this component are matched with a friend according to location, interests, and personalities. Another component the PWC is launching, in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association, is called “Wise & Well”. Having someone to talk to about our day helps to increase our social connections and sense of community. Wise & Well also aids in connecting people to resources in the community, which we may not be aware of. Some of programs/ services offered through the PWC are: the bereavement support

group, Monday morning ladies coffee, intergenerational singing, transportation services, Sunday breakfast, men’s coffee and cards, and the sunshine singers group just to name a few! For a complete list, please visit our website: peachlandwellnesscentre.ca. Friendly visitor volunteers have excellent leadership and communication skills, which aid to connect participants with the community and encourage participation in events; thus, enhancing the health and overall well-being of individuals. Participants possess a friendly attitude and want the opportunity to try new things, meet other people in their community and/or neighbourhood, create wonderful memories, and most of all want to have a new friend! Friendly visitor volunteers and participants create a respectful relationship built on trust and compassion. If you are interested in becoming a friendly visitor or would like someone to visit you, please contact the PWC at 250-767-0141 or via email at wellnesscentre@shaw.ca.

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The students of Peachland Elementary School managed to collect $1,549 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation through this year’s Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser. They topped last year’s total by $100. Pictured are three students jumping over a propeller as they play Helicopter, Helicopter with parent helper Sam Theriault running the engine.

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‘Development feasible?’ . . . from Page 4 Wouldn’t it have been a great idea to specify extra wide sidewalks to allow for the snow that must be cleared from Somerset and Princeton Ave. Of course more rock blasting would be required and that would add to the construction costs, but we are talking about a road system that will handle much of the Ponderosa golf course traffic. Whenever changes are suggested that add to development costs, there comes the accusation that this is anti-development and will stop Peachland benefiting from new residential growth. But we have unique challenges in this community where our road system is not designed to deal with the huge amount of growth that has been approved. Building townhouses at Somerset and Princeton may be a good idea but there are several real concerns. How will the intersection cope with extra traffic? Where will visitors park if they cannot park onsite? Why is the right turn-in lane designated for the future and not built as part of the project? These issues can be ignored until the problems arise, but at that time they cost a lot more to fix. Eric Hall Peachland

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FROM THE HĒARTS

The Community Centre was laden with expressions of human creativity last weekend during the artisans showcase at the 2017 Peachland HeARTS Festival. Saturday’s event kicked off with opening ceremony, including an address from Mayor Cindy Fortin, before announcing the winners of the Literary Contest were named (see Page 7). The exhibit offered vast displays of art of all visual mediums which were produced by artists from around the Okanagan. Pictured above is designer Ashlyn Brown quilling an image of a dragonfly. She’s in Grade 8 and studying as an apprentice of Mary Walker of Quill/ Quilted Treasures in West Kelowna.

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