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BEEPS comes out of hibernation for annual general meeting DAN WALTON EDITOR

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Bat Education and Ecological Protection Society (BEEPS) saw its colony grow this week by adding a few new directors at their annual general meeting at the Peachland Visitors Centre. During the same time, the Peachland Fire Department was above the meeting, up in the attic. Volunteer fire fighters spent their weekly training session help-

ing BEEPS by removing a year’s worth of droppings from the bat habitat. “Before we started doing this, it had collected for decades before we actually went up and cleaned,” said Darlene Hartford, president of BEEPS. On Tuesday, the fire department collected four garbage bags of droppings. Years ago, during the first cleanse, Hartford said the droppings accumulated for so long they were able to fill 30 garbage bags. “If it’s not done, it just sort of collects,” Hartford said.

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BIOLOGIST TANYA LUSZCZA shared a refresher on bat ecology during the BEEPS AGM earlier this week.

It’s an important job. Now that the bat habitat is cleaned regularly, members of BEEPS will have an easier time spotting white nose syndrome, in the unfortunate event that the local colony becomes infected. “If we clean the guano and the end of every season, then when bats return from hibernation, the white nose fungus will be revealed in the guano.” Also during the AGM, members decided who would serve on the 2017 executive team. All candidates won by acclimation. Darlene Hartford is the club president; Joey Byatt is the VP; the secretary is Borana Bach; Doris Muhs is the treasurer; and serving as directors are Patrick Van Minsel, Rachel Truant, Jenn Clute; Doreen Hall and Sam Theriault. And the cave isn’t full yet – BEEPS hopes to welcome a summer student onto DAN WALTON the team later this year, pending the success of their application for the Canada PEACHLAND FIREFIGHTER GEOFF Craig climbs the ladder up to the attic of the Peachland Summer Works program. “If we get a student we have lots of Visitor Centre. plans in the works for them,” said Dar- has been yearning for. lene Hartford, president of BEEPS. And BEEPS has a bat display in the inThe student, filling the position of terpretive centre that hasn’t changed in bat education facilitator and program two years, so Hartford hopes a summer developer, will take on three major as- student will be able to give it a revamp . signments. Once he or she becomes “We want it to have a fresh look,” she comfortable giving guided tours, they said. will train volunteers as apprentices. If the grant application is successful, “So that when program ends there BEEPS will be able to employ the student would be some ambassadors,” Hartford for 16 weeks during the summer. said. Next on BEEPS’ horizon is the HistoriAnother task will be the creation of a cal Scavenger Hunt, which will be taking BEEPS brochure, a product the public place March 21 to 24 at the Visitor Centre.

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Premier Christy Clark talks business in West Kelowna DAN WALTON EDITOR

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Premier Christy Clark offered some pretty lopsided meal deals when she was in West Kelowna last week. Guests paid $5,000 on Jan. 26 to share a dinner with the premier at Mission Hill Winery, opposed to $28 for a question and answer session over breakfast at the Cove Lakeside Resort on the morning of Jan. 27. “Are the people here (on Jan. 27) being valued as much for $28 plates as the ones paying $5,000? Are they getting the same consideration?” Dayleen Van Ryswyk facetiously asked, while demonstrating with her husband outside of the Cove. Inside the building, when asked by reporters who attended the $5,000-per-plate dinner, Clark refused to share that information but said it would be made available in the coming weeks. Clark argues that without private fundraisers, the only other way for political parties to raise money would be to tax the public. She conceded that the status quo isn’t perfect, “but I certainly think it’s better than forcing taxpayers to fund political parties.” While speaking with the audience of local business leaders, Clark made the case that B.C. performs better than the other provinces. British Columbia’s carbon tax is revenue neutral, she said, whereas in other provinces, revenues end up in government coffers. Unlike in B.C., where carbon tax revenues are returned to taxpayers through tax cuts, politicians in other provinc-

es use the carbon taxes to “decide how they’re going to spend your money because they think they can spend it better than you can.” Nevertheless, she defended the practice of a tax on carbon. The best way to discourage pollution and encourage innovation, Clark says, is to encourage the population to adopt lower-carbon lifestyles by “taxing in areas we don’t want and lowering taxes in areas we do want.” Much of Clark’s message revolved around the idea that taxation should be minimal because citizens put their money to better use than politicians, though she spoke of one social program she was proud to have expanded – the Single Parent Employment Initiative. Clark said when the Liberal Government pitched the idea, civil servants estimated a small demand of 200 applications, but as it turned out, “We helped 7,520 single parents, 80 per cent of them women, to get off welfare and into work.” When asked about the government’s take on the rise of protectionism in the United States under the thumb of President Donald Trump, Clark didn’t seem worried about it having a negative effect of British Columbia. She said the government has been diversifying the economy, finding new markets in Asia and other parts of Canada, and B.C. is now the least-dependent province on US markets. “It wasn’t always that way,” she said, adding that a larger customer base is good for business. “We’re not going to settle for scraps off the table from the Americans. We are fighting for the bed deal we can possibly get.” However, B.C. has an abun-

dance of soft lumber, which Clark believes the Trump administration will be dependent upon. “The ray of hope it that while the Americans are becoming more protectionist, Donald Trump as a builder knows intuitively that residential housing starts is a major driver of economic growth for America. He ran on a jobs agenda, and they cannot grow their housing industry without softwood going into their country.” But the NDP aren’t happy with the way the Liberals have been dealing with lumber, arguing that far more jobs could be created if the wood wasn’t being exported in its rawest form. In a press release on Thursday, party leader John Horgan said, “B.C. is not just shipping record numbers of our logs offshore – the Christy Clark government is shipping away good, family-supporting jobs along with those raw logs. That’s just wrong.” When it comes to the export of another B.C. staple, wine, Clark said the Liberals have been deterred by the protectionist policies of other provinces. Clark hoped other premiers would be encouraged to see that B.C.’s wine industry grew after the government opened borders to interprovincial trade in 2012, but the only Manitoba has a similar open border policy. Among the dozens in attendance was Tom Dyas, president of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce.

He was happy to hear the premier share positive information about job statistics, but beyond the blandness of numbers, “She

put a real personal touch on the conversation she had. “Overall I think she had a good morning.”

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CRYING FOUL – On Jan. 27, the morning of a Q&A with Pemier Christy Clark, Eduard and Dayleen Van Ryswyk demonstrated outside of the Cove Lakeside Resort.

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Liberal Party is friends Former ambassador finds calling with too many fat cats Dear Peachland:

Premier Christy Clark doesn’t see anything wrong with her $5,000-a-plate dinner fundraisers. It goes without saying that most British Columbians cannot afford to drop that much money on a single meal. Common folk can always communicate with the premier by emailing her office or contacting their local MLA, but anybody who has thousands of dollars in disposable income can take her out on a group date. And it’s fair to suspect that people spending $5,000 to court the premier might have a little more influence over public policy than those in middle and lower classes. The NDP tries to take advantage of the same loose fundraising rules, but wealthy donors have a tendency to prefer right-wing governments that promise to keep taxes low. The playing field is pretty slanted against the NDP. Some rich people are happy to spend thousands of dollars on a plate of food, knowing their money will obscure the message of opposition leader John Horgan while branding him as slimy and untrustworthy. During an affordable $28-a-plate event with the premier last week in West Kelowna, Clark, when pressed by reporters, was very charismatic when she made lousy excuses for the

lucrative fundraisers. “The thing is, this is the way political fundraisers go sometimes in Canada,” she said, despite that New York Times article calling British Columbia “The ‘Wild West’ of Canadian Political Cash” two weeks ago. Rather than acknowledge how political fundraising has run amok in B.C., Clark said the only alternative is to force taxpayers to finance political parties. So let’s be thankful that companies like Gateway Casinos can donate $2,500 to the Liberals, otherwise, “people won’t have a choice about donating to political parties.” Clark could always reduce donation limits with the stroke of pen. However, that would be a foolish career move because money is more valuable than integrity in her line of work. But even though it seems like big businesses are in bed with the Liberal Party, the state of affairs are pretty cordial in this province. Corruption doesn’t get any milder than this. And we live on a lake in the mountains. No matter who wins this year’s election, we’ll still have one of the best deals in the world living in B.C. Dan Walton Editor

You may remember me as the Peachland Ambassador a few years back. I have finally figured out what I would like to do for a career path. As the daughter and granddaughter of counsellors, I am very excited to embark on this path as well. Helping people has always been a passion of mine, and with this bursary to help with my Human Service Worker Diploma, I can do just that. With the Bell ‘Lets Talk’ day taking place last week, it raised some very important truths for people to think about. Mental health is

serious and does need to be talked about more. Breaking the stigma could save lives. With the career path I have chosen, I can make an impact on the world in a great way. Even if I only save one life, that is so worth it in my mind. I am elated to be able to be there for people and help them cope with whatever they are going through. I would like to be either a drug and alcohol counsellor or youth counsellor. With the help of this bursary I could save lives. Thank you so much for this opportunity. Rebecca Barkley

Many employers won’t offer fair living wages – raise the minimum Dear editor:

I started a small B.C. high-tech firm and was an integral part of its 30 year success. We were a non-union operation that paid livable wages and benefits to our 20 to 25 employees. We looked after our team and they, in turn, looked after us. It was a successful business model. A new business model has crept into Canada an B.C. that demands people be paid poverty wages and treated as dispensable cost items. The owners of these companies claim they can’t survive unless their employees live in poverty at the current minimum wage of $10.85/hr and usually less than 40 hours per week. Even raising the minimum wage to $15/hr falls short of the $18/hr stated minimum to stay above the poverty line in BC. The stated minimum for Vancouver is even higher than the Okanagan. I find it interesting that the employers pushing this poverty model are generally large multinationals and their franchi-

sees in the food service and retail sectors. They have minimal ties to the community holding that as a threat to pull up stakes if they don’t get their minimum wage way. Ultimately this poverty model is not sustainable. Already food bank lineups are lengthening with working families. BC continues to have one of the highest child poverty rates in Canada. How do children learn when their stomachs are empty? Numerous studies tell us that poorly educated children become a burden to society while well educated ones become an asset. We do not have to perpetuate this situation. On May 9 there will be a provincial election. This is your opportunity to vote for the party that most strongly pushes for a $15/hr minimum wage. This is concrete action you can take to change regressive poverty models into sustainable, successful business models. Steve Burke West Kelowna

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ing, quadding, wind surfing on Okanagan Lake, etc. Plus the added pleasure of a huge agricultural presence. These intersections are It is amazing to the local users of extremely well used all year long. Antler Beach intersections that it We have been told by past and takes a small mud slide to draw at- present District council that our tention to one of three of the most area is on the fringe of any future dangerous intersections in Peach- new Peachland development which land. is only serviced by narrow gravel The residents of Antler Beach roads, limited street lighting, parkEstates, Edgewater Mobile Home ing shortfall and no crosswalks. Parks, Thorne Road and Upper Local residents (Antler Beach Renfrew (mostly 55+ in age) applaud area) were the only Peachland resthe new temporary measures to im- idents that paid to get municipal prove the safety of three extremely water and sewer extended, and had unsafe accesses to highway 97. to bear this financial burden These intersections are all within We feel that we deserve the 300 meters of each other on blind same attention that all other unbends, narrow double lane bridge, safe intersections on Highway 97 huge trees that impact sight lines has gained in recent proposals. for a safe entry and exit to Highway We are in favour (demand) to 97. see the following inexpensive safeAs some residents have witnessed ty measures be implemented on a (and been involved in) numerous ac- permanent basis. cidents – some fatal, over the years, 1. Upgrade permanent street we now demand that these minor lights at all three intersections improvements be permanently im2. Permanent speed reader plemented. boards north and sound bound on Although there is increased traf- Highway 97 fic using the intersection at Hardy 3. Removal of the high trees that Street and Highway 97, due in part impair sight lines and signage to the Renfrew slide, we cannot lose 4. No parking on Highway 97 sight on the safety for years to come. at Antlers Beach on both sides of Highway 97 5. Expand existing parking area lthough there for Antlers Beach, park washrooms is increased and Hardy Falls 6. Speed reductions to 50 kph to traffic using the Peachland boundary intersection at 7. Active presence of RCMP speed traps Hardy Street and 8. Turn south Renfrew Road Highway 97, due in back to a two-lane roadway In closing, if a small slide is what part to the Renfrew it takes to draw attention to safety slide, we cannot lose concerns on our highways, maybe sight on the safety for Drought Hill could be next? CPB Logo Formats We hope our voices are heard. years to come. Thank you in advance,

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Tugboat tragedy in Kelowna Bank struggling to hand out thousands VIEW STAFF The sinking of a commercial tugboat in Okanagan Lake resulted in tragedy on Monday night. On Tuesday morning, members of the RCMP Southeast District Underwater Recovery Team recovered a man’s body from inside of a commercial vessel. The tugboat sank the night before near Manhattan Point off the east shores of Okanagan Lake. The body is believed to be the operator of a vessel belonging to Tolko Industries. Employees from Tolko called

the RCMP at 9:21 p.m. to report the incident. When the RCMP was informed that somebody was unaccounted for, the Kelowna Fire Department was dispatched and attended the scene to conduct an extensive search. Also helping in the search was Central Okanagan Search and Rescue, who had assistance from another Tolko Industries vessel, and on Monday evening, confirmed the operator was still inside after dropping an underwater camera close to the sunken vessel.

VIEW STAFF Half a million dollars will be divided between the members of Interior Savings – but not if college and university students can get their hands on it first. As part of a promotion called the Million Dollar Bursary, Interior Savings has earmarked 1,000 grants of $1,000 to anybody in pursuit of a degree, diploma or training certificate. All unclaimed bursaries will be returned to members of the credit union. “It’s funded from our member rewards program,” said Corinne Johnson, community engagement manager with Interior Savings. “So anything that doesn’t get claimed goes back to members of our profit-sharing. Our

biggest challenge is awareness.” All students who qualify will receive the grant. The only catch is they have to sign up for an Interior Savings bank account by the end of February. Owning an account costs only $5 and comes with no monthly fees for students, though the account has to be used at least twice each month. Students must be 17 to 24 years old and be enrolled in full-time programs that start between September 2017 and June 2018. As of last week, only 588 applications had been submitted. While that number is small compared to last year’s total, Johnson said it’s typical for more submissions to come in closer to the deadline. To apply for the grant, visit goo.gl/yVEfla.

Waste water treatment plant very important to Peachland Dear editor: Last week the Peachland View printed a photograph of the Westside Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP); it is an impressive facility. When Peachland gained access to the facility about 20 years ago, it changed the future of our com-

munity forever. Prior to that, the only sewer system available was via septic tanks and that limited any kind of urban development. What is particularly interesting is that this WWTP is not in Peachland. Most communities have a fresh water treatment plant near the top of the hill and a waste wa-

ter treatment plant near the river or lake. This is true in Penticton and Summerland but not in Peachland. Here we have neither a fresh water treatment plant nor a waste water treatment plant. Peachland is currently saving money, in a reserve account, in order to build a fresh water treatment plant in the near future; it is part of the water master plan. You can see this if you look at your annual tax bill, there is an amount of $350 with the description “water capital improvement”. With the addition of provincial and federal grants, that money will be used to construct a fresh water treatment plant. However, there are no plans to build a WWTP in Peachland, as we use the WWTP in the District of West Kelowna (DWK). Based on current growth, the WWTP in DWK has sufficient capacity for many years. Building a WWTP in Peachland would be quite a challenge as we have a very limited amount of flat land by the lake. It is also true that a WWTP can bring bad

odours, despite sophisticated processing. Prior to the main sewer connection in Peachland, building approvals were subject to control by the Interior Health Authority. Properties using septic systems have very limited possibilities for subdivision. Peachland’s connection to the WWTP in West Kelowna is via a pipe in the Okanagan Lake. The main pumping station is part of the brick building at Swim Bay that houses washrooms and a food concession. All our planned growth is dependent on increased access to the WWTP via a single pipe on the lake bed. Why should we be concerned about that? The WWTP is in DWK but it is controlled by the regional district of the central Okanagan (RDCO). When Peachland gained access to the WWTP twenty years ago, it was prior to the incorporation of DWK, so it was an RDCO decision to allow Peachland to use that facility. Whilst the current DWK Mayor and Council are very reasonable people, we cannot predict circumstances that might arise in the future. If DWK gained direct control over

the WWTP, there is a possibility that they may ask Peachland to process their own waste water or perhaps limit Peachland’s increased access, which is required for our approved developments. This would create a very difficult situation for Peachland because of the lack of a suitable site here. Currently approximately 10% of the waste water processed at the WWTP comes from Peachland. Based on current access and future growth potential, Peachland may need to increase its share of the WWTP (even with future expansions) to a level of 20%. Would this increased usage be acceptable to DWK or RDCO? Would Peachland be required to construct a WWTP of its own? Will the New Monaco and Ponderosa Golf developments be built as proposed? No one knows the answer to these questions. But if major growth required Peachland to construct its own WWTP, that would not be good news for our community. So guaranteed long-term access to the WWTP in West Kelowna is a very important issue. Eric Hall Peachland

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School. About three-quarters of students participated. Pictured top row, from the right is Georgia Sims, Abbey Theriault and Tyla Venturato. Middle row is a group shot of the finalists from each class at the school (photo courtesy of PES). Bottom row is Chevy Matthews and Sydney Adderley.

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THE DANCE WORKOUT – Licensed Zumba instructor Carole Patane always lights up the room with her brand of upbeat exercise. She was leading a class at 4th Street Place earlier this week. Anybody interested in getting involved with Zumba in Peachland can contact the District at 250-767-2133. A DV E RT I SE M E N T

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DAN WALTON

CELEBRATING ROBBIE BURNS – The Peachland Legion celebrated Robbie Burns Day, Jan. 25 by hosting a haggis and roast beef supper. Pictured above, from the left, is Kathleen North, Lynda Clayton and Flora Douglas. The other photo is Tom McClusky, piper David Caine, and Master of Ceremony Dave Wooldridge, taken right as dinner was being served.

Housing for Peachland Seniors A Proposed Affordable Rental Housing Project

OPEN HOUSE Thursday, February 9th, 2017 4 pm to 7 pm Community Centre - Banquet Room 4450 6th Street, Peachland BC

The Peachland Seniors’ Support Society is proposing a 72-unit affordable rental housing project for seniors in the heart of the community.

MAY 12 & 13

Please join us to learn more. OPEN HOUSE Peachland Community Centre

PROPOSED SITES PHASE 1 PHASE 2

QUESTIONS?

Elsie Lemke | 250.767.2647

Pantone 2925

Pantone 376

Pantone 540C

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Boys and Girls Club wearing pink with pride on Feb. 22 OKANAGAN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

Pink Shirt Day began in Nova Scotia when two young men stood up to bullying in their high school. A new student was being bullied and was harassed even more when he showed up to school wearing a pink shirt. In support of the new student, these two young men purchased 50 pink t-shirts. They enlisted fellow students

to wear the pink shirts to show camaraderie with the new student who was being bullied. *** Pink Shirt Day has become a national and provincial movement to raise awareness about the impacts of bullying and promote the positive message of kindness, inclusion, and belonging. The Okanagan Boys and Girls Club will be recognizing Pink Shirt

Day on Feb. 22, 2017. As part of our mission, Clubs throughout the Okanagan provide children, youth and families a safe place to belong with programs that focus on promoting empathy, compassion, respect, leadership, and inclusion. We believe that every child and youth deserves to be treated with kindness and respect and we are committed to creating

a culture based around that belief. Along with encouraging everyone to wear pink on Feb. 22, staff have planned many fun activities that promote kindness in February. Our Preschool members learn about belonging, sharing, and friendship. The After School and Recreation program staff have challenged members to do at least one nice thing each day as part

of our Kindness Challenge. Members in all programs will also be creating kindness cards where they will write and draw about what kindness looks like to them. These cards will be shared at the 3rd Annual Pink Shirt Day Breakfast in Kelowna. The third Annual Pink Shirt Day Breakfast Presented by Telus will be held on Feb. 22 from 7 to 9:30 a.m. at

the Laurel Packinghouse in Kelowna. Enjoy a fantastic breakfast, support the Kindness Movement, and be inspired by our guest speaker Dr. John-Tyler Binfet, a renowned researcher on kindness. Tickets are $35 per person or $250 per table of eight and can be purchased by contacting Richelle Leckey at 250-762-3914 or rlecky@obgc.ca.

For more information on Pink Shirt Day, please contact us at 250-767-2515 or stop by the Peachland Club at 5684 Beach Avenue. Pink Shirt Day shirts are available at London Drugs or www.pinkshirtday.ca. We would love to see everyone in Peachland including businesses, schools, organizations, and individuals wearing pink on Feb. 22!

Club Member of the Month

Cole has been attending After School and day camp programs at the Peachland Boys and Girls Club since 2012 and has recently also been attending Tween Drop In programs. A natural athlete who has a great amount of skill in sports, it often takes staff and DAN WALTON an entire team of kids to play TRIPLE WORD SCORE – At the end of Unplug and Play week, a time when members of the Peachland Boys and Girls against him in soccer! He is a Club were challenged to have fun without electronics, parents were invited to a family games night and pot luck at the great mentor to younger chillocal headquarters. Pictured from the left playing scrabble is Carla Miller, Nikita Myltoft and a beloved parent.

Jazz BRunch with anna Jacyszyn

Join us for brunch on Sunday, February 5 and enjoy the musical stylings of renowned Kelowna musician Anna Jacyszyn. Spectacular food, breathtaking views and Anna’s sultry jazz sounds will make our Jazz Brunch the highlight of your weekend.

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dren at the Club and is very inclusive. Cole is very perceptive and he is usually the first to jump in and help when he notices someone feeling down. It is easy to see why so many look up to him. The staff at the Peachland Boys and Girls Club are so proud to recognize and celebrate Cole as our Club Member of the Month!

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The Wellness Circle presents: February 8th, 10:00 a.m. at the Peachland Wellness Centre; Hearing Issues and Hearing Loss. Staff from Connect Hearing will be on hand to discuss options and strategies for better hearing. Free hearing screening tests. Please call 250-767-0141 to book an appointment for a hearing test. Peachland Art Gallery exhibition “First Impressions” runs until February 19th. Representing a prolific group of 9 artists displaying over 60 original pieces. This show is not to be missed. Gallery Hours: Tue - Sat 9 p.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - 5684 Beach Ave

WEEKLY EVENTS FITNESS ROOM

8 am-8 pm, Community Centre

YOGA (RESTORATIVE) 8 am, 50+ Activity Centre

INDOOR WALKING

8-9 am, Community Centre

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

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30-10:30 am, 4th Street Place

VARIETY SINGERS

9:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre

LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10-11 Peachland Wellness Centre

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

TAI CHI noon,

50+ Activity Centre

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

PICKLEBALL (3.03.5+) 3-5 pm, Community Centre

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

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th St Place

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DROP-IN & OPEN GYM (ages 9-12)

CARPET BOWLING

10 am, 50+ Activity Centre

CARPET BOWLING

10 am-12, Peachland Wellness Centre

BABY FRIENDLY CAFÉ 11-12:30 pm,

ZUMBA 5:15-6:15 pm,

CHESS 1:15 pm,

PEACHLAND SPARKS AND BROWNIES 5:45-7 pm, Community Centre

VOLLEYBALL 7-8 pm, Community Centre

FITNESS ROOM

8 am -8 pm, Community Centre

INDOOR WALKING

8-9 am, Community Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.03.5+) 9:05-11:05 am, Community Centre

YOGA (BASIC BEGINNERS) 8 am,

every 2nd and last Tuesday, Peachland Wellness Centre

50+ Activity Centre

CHAIR FITNESS

9:15 am, 50+ Activity Centre

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+

1:15 to 2:15 pm Peachland Wellness Centre

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

MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE WEDNESDAYS 9:30 am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

SUNSHINE SINGERS

3-8 pm, Pick up available at Peachland Elementary School Community Centre

AEROBICS AND MORE PINCUSHION HIKE AND YOGA 9:30 am. Call Dawn 250-878-6342

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30-10:30 am, 4th Street Place

WELLNESS CIRCLE

10 am-12 2nd & 4th Wednesday Peachland Wellness Centre

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

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Lotto License #103899 - 19 years or older Membership not required

FRIDAY

KETTLE VALLEY BRAKEMEN Sunday, March 5th 2pm

Tickets $10,at Peachland Pharmacy, Museum, Dollar Store, 50+ Centre, Bliss Bakery/Bistro and at Clothes Pin Laundromat in West Kelowna.

1 to 4 pm

Bridge Lessons

call Marv Norden 250-767 -6646

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MONDAYS

Every Thursday, 6:45 p.m. O G Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Community Centre

Every Week: Art • Chess • Bowling • Bridge • Crafts • Exercise/Yoga • Ukulele

PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 10 am-3 pm

FRIDAYS

VOLLEYBALL 10-11 am,

8 am-6 pm, Community Centre

Bargain Bin.

Community Centre

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10 am-12 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Wellness Centre. Weekly.

AFTERNOON BRIDGE

IRON & SILK 10:45 am,

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

LIONS DEN MEETING 7

pm. 2nd wk: 6th Ave. Police Station. 4th week: Community Centre Dan 250-767-9034

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP

7 pm, Peachland Museum

THURSDAYS FITNESS ROOM

8 am-8 pm, Community Centre

50+ Activity Centre

CHAIR FITNESS

11-11:45 am, 4th Street Place

ROTARY CLUB OF PEACHLAND

12-1:30 pm, Gasthaus Restaurant. Be a part of your community and join us for lunch. Everyone welcome.

AA 12 pm,

MEAT DRAW 3-5 pm,

4th St. Place

BRIDGE CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs)

10 am-noon, Community Centre

PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 10 am-3 pm Bargain Bin.

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10 - noon, Peachland Wellness Centre

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

Activity Centre

10:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1-3

ART CLUB 12 pm,

pm, Community Centre

50+ Activity Centre

MEAT DRAW 4-5 pm,

Peachland Wellness Centre

Community Centre

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

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB HEALTHY TEENS (ages 13+) 4 -7 pm

PICKLEBALL (ALL PLAY) 6-8 pm,

TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 10 am, Unit-

BINGO 6:45 pm

ed Church Hall Hosted By the Peachland Wellness Centre. No Beginners.

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am,

UKULELE (BEGINNER) 1:15 pm, 50+

TOTAL BODY BLAST 5:30-6:30 pm,

Community Centre (doors open 5:30 pm), 50+ Activity Centre

ARTISAN MARKET

8-9 am, Community Centre

4th Street Place

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Bargain Bin.

10 am-3 pm bi-weekly 14 artisans and Wineries at the Peachland Visitors Centre

INDOOR WALKING

50+ Activity Centre

YOGA (FOUNDATIONS) 8am, 50+ Activity Centre

FITNESS ROOM

PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 10 am-3 pm

LADIES CRIB 1-2:45 pm, BRIDGE LESSONS 1-4

pm, with Marv Norden, 50+ Activity Centre

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

Community Centre

LEGO TIME 3-4 pm, Peachland Library. Open to all ages

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

SATURDAYS CARPET BOWLING

10 am, 50+ Activity Centre

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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Renfrew repairs estimated at $750,000 Police awake a bail breacher VIEW STAFF Careful where you fall asleep. A 30-year-old man from Penticton was busted with four grams of meth after he was found unconscious in a downtown Kelowna parking lot. Around 3:30 a.m. on Jan. 27, officers checked on the man’s wellbeing when it he was discovered laying in a parking lot of the 1400 block of Wa-

DAN WALTON

Don’t confuse Quebec terrorist with a jihadi

NOW IT’S GONE – A large portion of Renfrew Road and the underlying infrastructure were severely damaged by DAN ALBAS a mudslide on Jan. 6. DAN WALTON

traffic from getting too clogged, a majority of the material will be hauled in overnight, with placing and compaction planned during daydwalton@aberdeenpublishing.com light hours. There will be no band-aid solution for the Renfrew Road remains closed to traffic Renfrew Road slide – District council decided to above the site of the slide and ground zero is go ahead with a permanent fix at a cost estimat- still fenced off. ed at $750,000. Traffic lights have been installed on the District staff and consultants are still looking one-way section of Renfrew Road to help ease for cost efficiencies to finance a repair for the local traffic flows. To increase safety near the Jan. 6 mudslide. Staffers are also working with intersection of Highway 97 and Hardy Road, Emergency Management BC and the region- which is bearing increased volumes because al emergency management program to access of the slide, two speed readers were installed funding. to alert southbound drivers of their speed. However they end up paying for it, the proj- However, neither of those signs were working ect will employ a conventional earth import earlier this week. method. Geotechnical engineers from Inte“We would like to thank everyone for their rior Testing Services will draw up the plan, patience and support during this time, while which will use geogrid material and imported we have been carefully assessing our options fill to help with slope stability. Under favour- to ensure the best possible outcomes that pro5806 Beach Avenue able weather conditions, construction could vide optimum Phone: value for250-767-2647 the community,” said Peachland, BC Fax: 250-767-3433 begin in as soon as two weeks, and is expected Mayor Fortin. V0H 1X7 www.peachland.ca to last four to six weeks. To keep the highway

EDITOR

The Corporation of the District of Peachland NOTICE OF HIGHWAY CLOSURE

In accordance with section 40 of the Community Charter, the Corporation of the District of Peachland gives notice of its intention to close to traffic a portion of that highway known as the Lane parallel to and between 5th and 6th Street dedicated by plan KAP63985, District Lot 490, ODYD and plan 22267, District Lot 490, ODYD, measuring 334.0 square metres and shown outlined and marked as “Closed Road” on the sketch below and to remove the dedication of that portion as highway. Bylaw Number 2153, 2017, closing that portion of highway to traffic and removing its dedication as highway, will be considered by the Council at its regular meeting at the Council Chambers, Peachland In accordance with section 40Peachland, of the Community Charter, the ofp.m. the District Peachland th Street, Community Centre, 4450 –6 BC, on February 14thCorporation 2017, at 7:00 Personsofwho of its intention closewill to be traffic a portion that highway known as the Lane parallel to and considergives theynotice are affected by the to bylaw provided an of opportunity to make representations to 5th and dedicated byor plan KAP63985, District Lot 490, ODYD and plan District Councilbetween at the meeting or6th by Street delivering a written email submission at ppalmer@peachland.ca to 22267, the LotOfficer 490, ODYD, measuring 334.0 square metres Corporate Polly Palmer by 4:00 p.m. on that date. and shown outlined and marked as “Closed Road” on the

sketch below and to remove the dedication of that portion as highway.

Bylaw Number 2153, 2017, closing that portion of highway to traffic and Enquiries relating as highway, to removing its dedication Bylaw Number willproposed be considered by the Council at its 2153 meeting should be directed to Chambers, regular at the Council the Planning Centre, and 4450 – Peachland Community Development Services 6thDepartment Street, Peachland, BC, on February for the District 14th at 7:00 p.m.Beach Persons who of 2017, Peachland, 5806 consider they are affected Avenue, Peachland B.C. by the bylaw will be provided an opportunity to make representations to Council at the meeting A copy of proposed Bylaw or by delivering written orbe email subNumber 2153,a2017 may viewedatatppalmer@peachland.ca the District Office, mission to the 5806 Beach PollyAvenue, Corporate Officer Palmer by 4:00 Peachland B.C. during p.m. on that date. normal business hours (8:00

Closed Road334.0m2

a.m. to relating 4:00 p.m.toMonday to Bylaw Enquiries proposed Friday,2153 excluding Number should statutory be directed to the holidays). Planning and Development Services Department for the District of Peachland, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland B.C.

A copy of proposed Bylaw Number 2153, 2017 may be viewed at the District 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).

ter Street. Paramedics were called to the scene and managed to wake the man after a few attempts and then assist him. After he was identified by police, it turned out he was breaching conditions of bail. He was then arrested and searched when police found the drug. He was facing potential breach and drug related charges and appeared in court last week.

MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT Dan.Albas@parl.gc.ca

It was my intent this week to cover the topic of employer provided health benefits potentially being taxed by the Liberal Government. This is by far the largest single issue that I have heard from constituents since the beginning of this Parliament; however that is not surprising given recent media reports that the Conference Board of Canada estimated a family earning $45,000 annually could end up paying an extra $1,167 a year in federal taxes. This study was based on a family from Ontario, however it is understandable why many Canadians are deeply concerned about the potential for such a substantial federally imposed taxation increase. This is a subject I will cover in greater detail in a future report. The subject that needs to be addressed this week is the senseless and brutal violence that took the lives of six Canadians at a Quebec City mosque. The intent of my report is more than to simply condemn this brutal and unacceptable violence

that has no place in Canadian society. I would also like to pass on some troubling observations. If you followed the reporting of this incident closely you will know that many credible news organizations reported unverified information that included details such as multiple suspects and in some cases names were even published– all prior to official information being released by the police. The trouble I have with this is that when a name is publicized by media that suggests it could be a more common name from a Muslim populated country there is immediate speculation that the event in question may be some form of Jihadi inspired terrorism. Had this tragedy been committed by a recently arrived refugee indeed very serious concerns would be raised about the integrity of our refugee vetting process and inevitably would also raises suspicions and weaken public trust at the thought other potential terrorists may have also slipped into Canada through the cracks. This can compromise, undermine and overlook that refugees come to Canada to escape these very things and is counterproductive to building the strong and diversified Canada that we all collectively celebrate on July 1st of

every year. We now know, thanks to verified information from the police, that the only suspect involved in this disturbing indecent is a University student born and raised in Quebec. While I will credit news organizations like CBC for quickly correcting the record, I would also like to point out considering our societal sensitivity to these tragedies it is critically important that we not rush to get out details that may be misleading or worse as we saw were completely incorrect. In other words it`s important to take the time to wait for official police information and refrain from reporting unverified information that can lead to dangerous speculation. I would also like to take a moment to extend sincere condolences to the family and friends who have lost loved ones in this senseless tragedy. I know in all parts of Canada, there is collective grieving with many vigils to show unity against this brutal act of disturbing violence, terrorism and hate related crime. Our diversity in Canada is part of what makes us stronger as a nation. May we always live in a country where we stand united to defend those values. I can be reached at Dan.Albas@parl.gc.ca or call 1-800-665-8711.

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Stories from Old Town: Peachland’s earliest settlers RICHARD SMITH

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PEACHLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

PICTURED ABOVE IS the original Lambly ranch farmhouse; Kekulis were located behind this building near the creek.

Peachland’s earliest inhabitants lived underground in Kekulis. They were of course the First Nations people and their winter houses were circular and dug into the ground about three feet. A ladder provided access out the top. The inside framework was made of logs with woven mats on the floor inside. Being underground with a fire in the centre they were very comfortable and could house two or three families. Old timers remember three located in the area of the present Elementary School. Only the circular holes remained as DRAWINGS OF AN Okanagan Kekuli are from a monument to a little an archeology/anthropology book written over settlement. 100 years ago.

PUBLIC NOTICE FortisBC Energy Inc. 2016 Rate Design Application

The Commission is initiating a review of FortisBC Energy Inc.’s (FEI) 2016 Rate Design Application, which was filed on December 19, 2016. FEI seeks, among other things, approval of adjustments to the basic and delivery charges for various rate schedules for residential, commercial and industrial customers, the implementation of daily balancing for all transportation customers and adjustments to its general terms and conditions of service for all service areas. On February 2, 2017, FEI submitted a supplemental filing which included information regarding the rate design and approvals sought for the Fort Nelson service area. HOW TO PARTICIPATE There are a number of ways to participate in a matter before the Commission: • Submit a letter of comment • Register as an interested party • Request intervener status For more information, or to find the forms for any of the options above, please visit our website or contact us at the information below. www.bcuc.com/RegisterIndex.aspx

All submissions received, including letters of comment, are placed on the public record, posted on the Commission’s website and provided to the Panel and all participants in the proceeding. NEXT STEPS Intervener registration – Persons who are directly or sufficiently affected by the Commission’s decision or have relevant information or expertise and that wish to actively participate in the proceeding can request intervener status by submitting a completed Request to Intervene Form by February 23, 2017. GET MORE INFORMATION All documents filed on the public record are available on the “Current Proceedings” page of the Commission’s website at www.bcuc.com. If you would like to review the material in hard copy, or if you have any other inquiries, please contact Laurel Ross, Acting Commission Secretary, at the following contact information. British Columbia Utilities Commission Sixth Floor, 900 Howe Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 2N3 Email: Commission.Secretary@bcuc.com Phone: 604-660-4700 Toll Free: 1-800-663-1385

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DARLENE HARTFORD PEACHLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Be prepared to celebrate Canada 150 with local businesses throughout 2017. Watch for Canadian made products and sesquicentennial souvenirs boasting Canadian flags, historic symbols and catchy phrases such as “eh” and “I’m sorry”. Sesquicentennial is a term not often used, however, it will appear frequently throughout 2017 referring to celebrations of Canada’s 150 years of Confederation. April 13 to 18 will be a Canada 150 celebration of Business in Peachland. Join your local businesses in sidewalk sales, specialty events and menu items at restaurants and storefront windows displaying the historic charm of our community. This event will coincide with the Easter weekend providing the perfect opportunity to show off our town. The community Children’s Easter Egg Hunt takes place Saturday

morning April 15th at Cousins Park, the final Artisan Market at the Visitor Centre 10:00 to 3:00, followed by the annual Rubber Ducky Race at Trepanier Creek at 2:00 pm on the 15th also. As you watch 600 rubber ducks float down the creek watch for a special Canada 150 entry. Peachland Historic Primary School will host a Historic Scavenger Hunt on March 21 to 24 in and around the 1908 schoolhouse. It may take a while to locate the 150 historic items listed in the souvenir program so plan a couple of stops to the Visitor Centre, Art Gallery, Boys and Girls Club and Community Centre viewing historic displays created in partnership with Peachland Museum and Fire Department. The program cover photo was created and donated by Travis Oleniak Photo, Video and Design, a newcomer to Peachland who has an appreciation for our historic significance. Plans are underway for

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a special Canada 150 opening event, Friday March 24 at Peachland Historic Primary School. Watch for upcoming event details. Parks Canada is marking this special year by offering free admission to all Parks Canada sites. Apply for a Free Discovery Pass on line to all Canadian parks and historic sites under the realm of Parks Canada. Free passes will also be available at their gates

and upon arrival at historic sites according to their website. A list of all provincial and cross Canada sites accepting the Free Discovery Pass are available on their website. Mark your calendars for the All Candidates Forum hosted by the District of Peachland and Peachland Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, April 19, Peachland Commu-

nity Centre, 7:00 pm. Pre-submitted questions only, sent to Peachland Chamber of Commerce 5684 Beach Avenue, Peachland BC V0H 1X6 or peachlandchamber@ gmail.com And visit Peachland Indoor Artisan Markets on February 11 and 25 at the Visitor Centre 10:00 to 3:00 for wine sampling and a variety of food vendors and creative artisan products.

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Pet of the Week

Name: Carder Carder is a chatty guy that likes to talk of his travels. He has previously been neutered and tattooed but the tattoo is too faded to find. He is the sweetest guy that stands up for pets. He seems to be ok with the other cats and is more focused on getting snuggles from anyone that pays attention to him. SPCA SO/S Shelter Email a picture and description of your pet to admin@peachlandview.com