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Access to recreational marijuana has proliferated in advance of legalization VIEW STAFF Peachlanders may not fight for their right to party when it comes to marijuana, but there will still be plenty of ways to enjoy legal marijuana in town. Last month, council preemptively banned the sale of recreational cannabis within the District. Nobody from the public pleaded with them not to during the consultation period. So for those who plan on exercising their freedom to legally get baked in Peachland after July 1, it will mean supporting entrepreneurs in other communities. Although the recreational sale of marijuana isn’t technically legal at the moment, West Kelowna and Penticton both have several dispensaries which will sell it to anybody over 19. In Penticton, city officials managed to skirt the law by having one dispensary, Green Essence, label itself as a “wellness centre” through an agreement that’s been recognized by the B.C. Supreme Court. Simply typing the word “dispensary” into Google will bring up the nearest locations. There are numerous websites that can ship cannabis via Canada Post (also ahead of legalization), though the cost is noticeably higher. An online search of “mail order marijuana” leads to a rich selection of providers. Pot can also be grown at home, indoors or out. Up to four plants per house will be permitted under the new federal law. However, insurance companies aren’t likely to underwrite properties that are known to have cannabis growing inside, and policies may become void in the event of a claim.

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It was the largest PeachTree crowd to date with more than 300 people filling the Community Centre gym, but the public’s behaviour wasn’t as rowdy as the two meetings prior. The public hearing was about amending the Official Community Plan to say that PeachTree can be five storeys tall instead of three. The small detail has created significant tension between the District and the Friends of Beach Avenue. The latter group has filed a lawsuit against the former based on that wording. The OCP current-

ly directs council to “establish” a maximum height of two to three storeys where PeachTree wants to go. Staff has recommended the word be changed to “encourage.” By using hazier language, the District might have an easier time “avoiding significant legal costs,” according to a staff report. The hearing was an obligatory step to bring an amendment into law. Of the 75 who spoke at Tuesday’s public hearing, 66 (88 per cent) were against the proposed amendment. Among the written submissions, 57 per cent were opposed. There were 194 written correspondences

in total. Mayor Cindy Fortin said there was information presented at Tuesday’s public hearing that was new to her, and she said she’ll have to digest it before voting on the matter at the next council meeting. “We need to progress, we can’t stay in the past,” said Fortin. “I know that’s really difficult for some people but that’s what we were told in the last election.” “We can go to Kelowna if we want five-storey buildings,” Ardis Berney said at the hearing. Also speaking against the development was Nathan Kunkel. He doesn’t think PeachTree fits in with Peachland’s “smalltown feel,” saying there are plenty of other places in the District where growth can occur, and “five stories near the beach isn’t good.” Kunkel called PeachTree’s business model into question, asking proponent Gaetan Royer why he can’t

turn a profit without violating a bylaw that he ought to have known about when purchasing the land. “Where was your cost analysis?” Just look at how tall the new five-storey senior’s housing development is going to be, Carol White said to the audience, “but imagine it on Beach.” Trevor Neyedli was one of the nine who spoke favour of five storeys, saying it will benefit the young people of Peachland. Also speaking in favour of five storeys was Zoe Royer, Gaetan’s wife. She downplayed how wealthy they are, saying they have plans of spending their retirement in Peachland with their family. Trevor Shephard, who’s not normally pro-development, said he supports PeachTree because it’s a “green development.” By densifying the downtown core, it reduces the need for urban sprawl, he said. Some Peachlanders, like Ernie Hurd, were upset about by how hastily the OCP is be-

ing amended. In 2010, Hurd participated in drafting the Charette process, and feels like the work of that committee is being disregarded. Sara Eyjolfson spoke in support of five storeys. She told council that it might look a little out of place in the beginning, but if PeachTree is what Peachland needs then make it happen. Eyjolfson also believes the issue of adequate parking spaces will work itself out. That caused members of the audience to chuckle and heckle her. “The attitude in this town is just … you need development in this town if you want to progress,” she said in frustration. Jeff Davies, who’s against the amendment, feels like the public’s voice isn’t being heard. While addressing council, he asked the room for a show of hands of who’s in support and who’s against the project. An overwhelming majority rose their hands to signal disapproval.

“You can’t unscramble an egg,” he said. Many PeachTree opponents reminded council how there happens to be a municipal election coming up later this year, and made predictions that councillors who support the development will face weaker odds of reelection. Some opponents brought up safety concerns, wondering how people on the fifth floor will be rescued in the event of a fire, as the Peachland Fire Dept. cannot reach that high. Audrey Rodenbush, who supports the development, asked the opponents “who’s going to put out a potential fire on the fifth storey of the new senior’s housing development.”

But that was just facetious rhetoric. It’s already been mentioned several times that an agreement is in place with the West Kelowna Fire Dept., and they’ll assist with their taller ladder in an emergency. Final reading will take place at the next regular council meeting, Feb. 13. New rules have been implemented as a result of two council meetings ago, when the room was exceeding fire code capacity and people were slow to move. From now on, only 57 members of the public will be allowed into council chambers during meetings. There will be somebody to guard the door on nights that are expected to fill up.

RCMP warn of counterfeit bills and relay thanks VIEW STAFF

The RCMP have responded to a wave of reports involving funny money, and they’re wondering if more victims are out there. Across the Okanagan valley, police have come across several incidents involving counterfeit $50 and $100 Canadian bills, which were subsequently confiscated. The money is being used to make purchases at retail stores, gas stations, pharmacies, coffee shops and gift shops. “In most cases the customer has been provided with change, after making a small purchase using a counterfeit bill,” Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey said “In other cases, the customer purchases a more expensive item at one store with the phoney money, then immediately returns that item for real cash at another store location of the same franchise.” RCMP say the per-

son in the photograph is a person of interest, and they believe he may be connected to at least one of the incidents. A $100 counterfeit bank note that was recently seized in West Kelowna wasn’t even symmetrical. The poorly cut bill was taped together using the holographic part of a $10 bill. The police are sharing tips for merchants who would like to avoid counterfeit cash: • Be especially careful during busy periods as this is when counterfeit bank notes are more likely to be passed; • Pay particular attention to customers who pay with bank notes of a much high-

er denomination than is needed; • If possible, retain the bank note and take steps to protect it from being physically handled by multiple persons; • Record the specific details about the circumstances and the person(s) who passed the suspected counterfeit bank note (e.g. time, context, physical descriptions, vehicles involved, licence plate etc.) ••• A mother whose jewelry and antiques were stolen out of her West Kelowna home last September has praised the RCMP after being reunited with her priceless treasures. The woman went into the West Kelowna cop shop on Dec. 12 to take a look at a “sizable” amount of suspected stolen goods, which were seized by police a few days earlier. The woman claimed over 50 items, including antique jewelry that once belonged to her grandmother,

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The framed note was written by her son when he was 6 years old, and he is now 18. “Thank you for all that you do and especially for your kindness,” the woman wrote in a letter to the West Kelowna RCMP.

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I read with some amusement the letter to the Editor by Taryn Skalbania, (remember the Peachland Watershed Advisory Committee?) regarding the Peachland Highway 97 In-place Committee. In her letter, Taryn mentions driver and traffic problems. In my opinion, Peachlands’ biggest problem is committees. Taryn discusses a bypass through Rose Valley. What does this have to do with Peachland? Nothing. Her statement is completely irrelevant. Taryn discusses Darke Lake. It is many miles away in a different watershed. How could it possibly be impacted by a bypass around Peachland? Her statement is completely irrelevant. Taryn discusses school buses. Why would any school bus have reason to use the bypass? Her statement is completely irrelevant. Taryn

discusses grocery and fuel trucks coming into Peachland. The bypass is for going around Peachland. Her statement is completely irrelevant. Taryn discusses wildfires. They happen everywhere in the Province. The Finlay Creek fire could have quite easily closed Hwy 97. Her statement is... well, you get the idea. Taryn poses the question “Is the use of chains and mandatory snow tires the way I want to commute to work?” I was under the impression that Taryn is a Peachland resident. Why would she, or any other resident of Peachland use the bypass to get to work? Taryn asks “Is there truly a need to destroy thousands of acres of fragile forest...” I ask “is there a need for people to continually be killed or maimed on Antlers hill and Drought hill? To paraphrase slightly, “committees have no

say with the political decision making powers regarding watershed use or Provincial highways”. Therefore, I propose we form a coalition to ban committees in Peachland. This coalition would include input from people who live along the highway, people who don’t live along the highway, farmers, ranchers, loggers, trappers, First Nations, the United Nations, third world nations, people who have driven the highway, people who have not driven the highway, and Bobs’ Aunt Martha from New Brunswick. The coalition can have long boring meetings without ever achieving anything, because they won’t know what they are talking about. Similar to a couple of committees that have sprung up in Peachland over the last year or so. Ron Barkwill Peachland

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Buoys are ineffective Dear editor: Last summer I noticed that once the boats were back in the water following the floods there is a big problem with our beaches; the buoys are ineffective, for both environmental and safety reasons. The usable beaches of Peachland, particularly to the north-east of 13 Street up into Davis Cove area should have a perimeter of “protection” from the large wakes of large boats. Swimmers and paddlers of all sorts shouldn’t have to plan their visits to the lake for either before or after the heavy boat traffic which is also when they want to enjoy it; and shouldn’t they also have the right to enjoy the water without the fear of being buzzed by someone who clearly doesn’t respect other people’s safety? I realize there is a public boat launch in this area but the launch area could be tightened up and defined much more than it currently is. Last August I was on my paddleboard past the public beach toward Davis Cove and a large boat buzzed me, creating a big wake, bucked me off and I was hit in the forehead (large, bleeding scrape and bruise for about a week) with my paddle mid-air, on the way into the water. I waived down the boat to politely suggest to them that they not drive so close to others, that it’s very dangerous. I then said that it’s a big lake folks, you have a big motor and tons of horsepower ... could you not consider that you could be a little farther from shore? One of the “adults” in the boat told me that they like to ski up

and down the beach and that I should be closer to shore.... The best part is: I was not more than 20 metres out and so, apparently, this injury (which could easily have been a lost eye!) was my fault. Then I reminded them of the flooding and the damage to the shoreline and that their wakes would not be helpful crashing on the beaches. They didn’t respond to that one at all, another one of the “adults” just hit the gas and roared off. Nice role models for the kids in the boat eh? There are so many people who use the beach between 13th and the Trepanier Creek for swimming and boarding; why have buoys never been installed in this area? I look at where the buoys are and can’t understand why that section is protected... almost nobody uses it because the beach there is basically unfit for sitting or walking on the beach itself. Can the buoys be moved? And moved out far enough to allow for reasonable enjoyment of the lake by everyone, including the residents along Beach Avenue who are probably regularly appalled by the proximity of the motor boats to the shore? I am sure that others support this point-of-view. I is maybe time for a petition? Yes, I’m sending this letter to Mayor and Council but they seem to have a lot to contend with at this time so I am hoping that public awareness and common sense may help to spread the word for safety and environmental protection prior to this year’s beach season.... Sue Marko Peachland

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Observations from the PeachTree public hearing Dear editor: Here are are few of my observations and conclusions from the Public Meeting on Jan. 30: 1. Conflicts exist within the OCP sometimes requiring that prioritization of the goals must be done. The OCP has economic goals for mixed use in the downtown core that is key for the economic well being of our town and the expansion of its tax base. The OCP also has a definitive height restriction on Beach Ave to three storeys to protect the nature of our town’s character as well as the views (and therefore values) of properties behind. Financial analysis of the PeachTree project with ground floor commercial,

second floor office and third floor condo proved the project to be not viable. One of the two conflicting OCP goals would have to give. Recognizing the lack of a significant development project in over 10 years, and the strong desire to diversify Peachland’s economy from primarily seasonal to year round, in good faith the town staff and Council worked with the developers to evolve the project to become viable while achieving the economic goals. Frankly, I have found the personal attacks, not so subtle innuendo and outright accusations regarding motives of these civic minded individuals to be offensive. Our town Council and town staff are motivated by a de-

sire to improve Peachland and move it forward, and are acting on their stated platform to get development happening. And the developers can not be blamed for working with staff and Council to evolve their project in one direction or another from non-viable to an active project. 2. Clearly, the Council and Staff mis-read the pulse of the community. Last night’s meeting left no doubt that the overwhelming majority of the engaged portion of our community places the 3-storey height restriction as the top priority of the OCP. While the efforts of Council and staff to gauge the community’s feelings on a 5-storey PeachTree

Village failed to arrive at the correct conclusion, the fault is not theirs alone. Myself, and every other person that failed to go to the Public Meeting in July, or express their thoughts in writing, are also to blame for where we are now. 3. If a floor of office space makes a three storey building non-viable economically then it does not belong on Beach Avenue. If maintaining the economic viability of a three-storey building on Beach Avenue is compromised by having a floor of office space, then only buildings behind Beach Avenue should be considered for office space. Here’s trusting that the existing PeachTree site evolves to a

three-storey project with ground floor commercial and two floors of condos, and if that is not viable then a pure three-storey condo. 4. Peachland need developers like the Royers and Soofis. The PeachTree developers have obviously made an emotional, physical and significant financial commitment to our town. Peachland needs developers of their intent and fortitude to help revitalize our downtown. But the developers also misread the community pulse. Peachland needs a PeachTree Village project - just not on Beach Avenue. Rick Ingram Peachland

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Dear editor: I attended much of the Open House on the changes to the OCP to ensure the Peachtree development could proceed, and I have read all the submissions to Council that were handed out at that meeting. My opinion has changed about Council’s decision to approve that development and to change the OCP to support their decision. I initially supported the right of Council to over-ride the OCP Guidelines; after all, we elected them to make tough decisions, and I do believe they have the intent to act for the best interests of Peachland citizens. I believed the OCP was a guideline, based on my experience in another community. The proposed OCP amendment has served to re-open the “public input” aspect of the process, and open the door for another Council vote. Those are both good results, even though not the stated primary objective of Council. However, Council seems to be in error on at least two issues: • Firstly, amending a document retroactively does not alter the legality of their earlier decision vis a vis the OCP. IF the OCP is a legally-binding document, the version in effect when the project was approved is the version to which Council will be held accountable; the amendment is superfluous. IF the OCP does not legally require Council adherence (and the “legal” preamble section is contradictory about that), there is no need to amend the OCP in any case for the Peachtree project. • Secondly, in my opinion Council has no right to amend a document prepared by a third party (the charrette - Sustainable Downtown Peachland Plan - by Central Okanagan Foundation), which called for 3 storeys maximum, notwithstanding that the charrette was apparently adopted in toto as part of the OCP. Finally, I understand that a comprehensive review of the OCP is in process. Making a specific-project change during that process is an insult to the process and to those doing the upgrade. Council has lost my support for their decision, because of their failure to understand the legal status of the OCP, and their ineffectual attempt to correct that oversight. I now hope they will not pass the amendment, will change their vote and thereby not approve this project as 5 storeys, and then be creative in mitigating any damages that may be due to the developer. Bruce Klippenstein Peachland

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“How do I get my dog to stop jumping?” If there is one-question dog trainers get asked the most, it’s probably this one. The dog is jumping on guardians, on visitors, on people in the street. They’ve tried everything to stop it but nothing is working. Jumping starts at an early age; puppies jump to greet their mothers and to gain their mothers attention. The jumping continues after the whelping box because you are reinforcing it. Puppies are cute and small and irresistible and how can you not pick them up or pet your puppy when they seek attention? Skip to one year later, your dog is now 45 pounds or more and jumping hurts and can potentially be dangerous. Or your little dog is not only jumping but also barking for that attention. Jumping is, for some dogs, a natural behaviour and its done for many reasons but always done to cope with how the dog is feeling: 1. Excitement: Your arrival and/or the arrival of a guest results in a happy dog. Jumping is a greeting behaviour for some dogs as previously mentioned. Getting as close to your face and getting some attention that is either verbal or physical, is the goal. 2. Anxiousness, nervousness or fear: Your dog is looking for help and support and reassurance from you to deal with these emotions. However, an anxious dog may also jump to increase the distance between that which it finds uncomfortable. If your dog is not comfortable with someone or some situation and wants it to stop and move away, jumping on them is meant to create distance by attempting to stop the person from advancing. 3. Over stimulated: It can be your dog is feeling a combination of 1 and 2 thus she is

feeling over whelmed and out of control emotionally. If you want to train your dog to stop jumping, look at what is reinforcing it? In most cases, it’s the attention your dog receives when they jump. Any attention, even negative attention including an angry, loud “No” can reinforce behaviour. If you make a big deal of the jumping by responding verbally or physically it can feed into the emotions your dog is experiencing thus it becomes a cycle of excitement, jumping, more talking (attention) and more excitement etc. For excited greeters I advise to ignore the behaviour as the first step and give your dog attention when they are calm or at least, have four on the floor. If they jump up, wait longer and notice if your attention is triggering them to jump. You may have to wait much longer to say ‘Hello’. Training your dog to perform an alternate behaviour is another training option. This may be ‘go to mat’, Sit, to grab a stuffy or other toy and play tug. Train a Sit by tossing kibble or treats away from you or your guest. When your dog returns, ask for a Sit then toss the food as a reward and repeat. The goal is to train your dog to sit when he’s excited and when they greet you or anyone else. If your dog is anxious and fearful of people, be your dog’s safe base and control the interactions she

has with people coming in. Advocate and tell visitors what to do and what not to do. Fearful dogs don’t want interactions unless they initiate and control them so let that be the first rule when visitors arrive: ‘Don’t pet the dog!’ This also applies to dogs that are excited to meet visitors. For dogs that are trying to create distance from the visitor by jump at them, I recommend you set up a barrier or have your dog on a leash in an effort to prevent your dog from going towards the visitor. Some dogs respond well to management as the decision has been made for them and they won’t have to act on their emotions. It’s okay to use management throughout the training process, until your dog understands what you want. Using a leash or barrier helps prevent opportunities for the jumping to be performed and reinforced. Prevention can also help your fearful dog feel safe by protecting them from the scary person. If your dog has been jumping up for a long period of time, have patience, be consistent and see it from your dog’s perspective; you’re changing the rules and he needs time to understand those new rules. Be mindful what you are reinforcing as you go through life with your dog. If you don’t want a certain behaviour to happen, don’t reinforce it. Reinforce behaviour you want to see more of!

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St. Margaret’s Church- is having a concert on Friday, February 2nd at 7 pm. It will feature Canadian Folk performers Saskia & Darrel - known as The Great Plains. Their music is a mix of folk and Celtic. The concert will take place at St. Margaret’s Church on 4th Street in Peachland and the cost of the tickets is $15. Tickets and information are available at the Church office 250 767 3131 or call Sharon @ 250 801 8105. Tickets will also be sold at the door. Fiber Art Techniques workshop- There’s one opening left this weekend at the Little Schoolhouse. Call Sharon for info 250-767-6556.

“For The Love of Delicious Musical Sweets, Chocolate and Culinary Treats” - The Magic of Vienna, with celebration toast, masks fanfare, organic hors d’oeuvres, Viennese coffees and homemade pastries. Sunday Feb 4 from 2-4:30 pm @ 3063 Bridlehill Drive, West Kelowna. Register in advance with payment. $35.00 per person. Call 250-7681404 or email claudia.kargl@telus.net www.claudiakargl. com Little buddies fun day - Sunday February 4 at the boys and girls club. Ages 4-13 Come have some fun and see what The little buddies / junior ambassador is all about.

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Songs & Lunch Tickets are now available For Kettle Valley Brakemen Sunday, March 11, 2pm Cost $10 *Are you interested in being a director? Call 250-767-6637* Find us on Facebook by searching Peachland 50 Plus Activity Centre peachland50plusactivitycentre.ca

Every Week: Art • Chess • Bowling • Bridge • Crafts • Exercise/Yoga • Ukulele MONDAYS FITNESS ROOM 7:15 am-8 pm, Community Centre YOGA (RESTORATIVE) 8 am, 50+ Activity Centre INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 9:05-11 am, Community Centre VARIETY SINGERS 9:15 am, 50+ Activity Centre FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30 -10:30 am, 4th Street Place TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10-11:15 am, Peachland Wellness Centre PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 11 am - 1 pm, Community Centre CHAIR FIT 11:00-11:45 am, 4th Street Place SURVIVAL SPANISH 11:15-12:15 pm, Community Centre TAI CHI: noon, 50+ Activity Centre by donation MEDITATION GROUP 11:30 am-12:30 pm, Peachland Wellness 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 SPIN, CORE, STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre PICKLEBALL (3.5) 5:45-7:45 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 Ctre THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10-11 am, Community Centre

BABY FRIENDLY CAFÉ Every 2nd & last Tues 11:00 am - 12:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre 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 PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1:00-3:00 pm, Community Centre MAHJONG 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre BEGINNER’S UKELELE 1:30-3:00 pm, 50+ Activity Centre YOUTH DROP IN 3:30-8 pm, Peachland Youth Centre, Grades 7+ BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DROP-IN & OPEN GYM (ages 9-12) 3-8 pm, Pick up available at Peachland Elementary School HI-LO DANCE AEROBICS 5:30-6:30 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 Ctre FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30-10:30 am, 4th Street Place WELLNESS CIRCLE 10 am-12 noon; 2nd & 4th Wed Peachland Wellness Centre. DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 10 am to 11:30 am Peachland Wellness Centre to register: 250-767-0141 COFFEE GROUP 10:30 am, every 2nd & 4th Wed 50+ Activity Centre Drop-ins Welcome 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 CHESS 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre CONTRACT BRIDGE 1:15 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 First Wed 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 & 4th Wed of the month 4440 5th St. Contact: Gary 250-767-3491

Peachland HeArts Festival - a week packed full of events from February 12 to February 18. For the complete event schedule check the Feb 9 issue of the Peachland View. The Peachland Wellness Centre, Wellness Circle Presents: The I Guard - a Kim Evans will speak about how the I Guard device can protect anyone, when cooking is forgotten due to possible distractions. Come and learn more about this valuable life saving item February 14 at 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Everyone Welcome. Donations accepted.

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 STRETCH AND RELAX YOGA 9:15 am-10:15 am 4th St Place PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 9:30 am-3 pm, Bargain Bin TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 9:30 am, Hosted by The Peachland Wellness Centre at the new location (Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69). Beginners and newcomers welcome 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 1:00-2:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1:00-3:00 pm, Community Centre UKULELE 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 HI-LO DANCE AEROBICS 5:30-6:30 pm, 4th St Place

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PICKLEBALL DROP IN (ALL LEVELS) 5:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre YOGA ROULETTE 6:45 pm-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 9:15 am, 50+ Activity Centre 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 YOGA (BEGINNERS) 10:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre ART CLUB 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre LADIES COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre 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. Except Long Weekends 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 visit 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

Monday February 12th is BC Family Day. The staff of the Peachland View wishes you a wonderful day with your whoever you call family.

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

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Pink Shirt for every boy & girl

PATRICIA BURROWS

OKANAGAN BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS PEACHLAND

Club Member of the Month Chelsea has been taking part in the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club After School and Daycamp programs in Peachland since 2014. During this time, staff have really enjoyed watching her grow into a confident and independent Grade 3 student. She is very artistic, loves to draw, and often takes time to make personalized artwork for the staff. Chelsea’s sense of humour and care for others make her a great friend to kids of all ages. As an active participant in our Power Up! program, she has been spending lots of time reading and working on homework at the Club. Chelsea enjoys trying new things and adventurous activities and had a great time on our Myra Canyon Adventure Park and Planet Laser out trips. The staff at the Peachland Boys and Girls Club are so proud to recognize and celebrate Chelsea as the Club Member of the Month!

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 February 28, 2018. 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 compassion, understanding, leadership, resilience, 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. Through positive role modeling and engaging programming, we want to help our children and youth learn that when people are kind, compassionate, and understanding, good things can happen. Along with encouraging everyone to wear pink on February 28th, staff have planned many fun activities that promote kindness. 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. The 4rd Annual Pink Shirt Day Breakfast presented by TELUS will be held on February 28th from 7-9:30 am at the Laurel Packinghouse in Kelowna. Enjoy a fantastic breakfast, support the Kindness Movement, and be inspired by our guest speaker Beth Hanishewski as she talks about Resiliency in the Real World. Tickets are $35/ person or $250/table of 8 and can be purchased through Canada Helps at www.canadahelps.org/ en/charities/858605769RR0001okanagan-boys-and-girls-clubs/ events/pink-shirt-day-breakfast-2/ For more information on Pink Shirt Day or any of our programs, please contact us at 250-767-2515, peachland@obgc.ca, or stop by the Peachland Club at 5684 Beach Avenue. Pink Shirt Day merchandise is available at London Drugs or pinkshirtday.ca. We would love to see everyone in Peachland including businesses, schools, organizations, and individuals wearing pink on Feb. 28!

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Pet of the Week

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South Okanagan/Similkameen SPCA

Name: Otis Age: 1 years 10 months ID 407268 Cat - Male Siamese

Otis and his brother were returned to the shelter due to allergies. Otis is the brave one that purrs the minute you look at him. He follows you around meowing until you give him a snuggle. Otis and his brother Jax are hoping for a short stay in the shelter before they find their forever home.