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CAPTIVATED BY COLOUR – It was another barnburner at the Peachland Art Gallery during the 2017 First Impressions Exhibition last weekend. Above is a painting titled Slipping Away by Cindy Smith from Kelowna. Below is gallery co-ordinator Janet Hornseth (left) beside painter Deborah Martin in front of her piece called Grand Opening.
Girls’ll be getting giddy when the Peachland Lions host their second annual Divas and Diamonds. “It’s something for ladies to get together with their girlfriends, have a whole night dedicated just to them, dress up and let their hair down,” said event co-ordinator Shelley Sweeney. “It’s an opportunity for women to have their bubblies together, laugh and talk women stuff. Guys can go out and do their thing while the ladies get together as they get pampered.” Divas and Diamonds is a fundraiser for the Kelowna General Hospital. Last year during the inaugural event, almost $7,000 was raised – and that sum was beyond the significant start-up costs. Organizers have set their goal even higher this year. Sweeney said a goal was set to donate a total of $20,000 to the KGH, and until that has been achieved, all revenues will be directed that way. Afterwards however, organizers may consider donating to another organization. “We want to help them to continue to provide top of the line healthcare for all of our communities,” Sweeney said. “They’re here for everybody of all walks of life – from paediatrics right through to seniors.”
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THE SECOND ANNUAL Diamond and Divas, hosted by the Peachland Legions, is being co-ordinated by Lynne Herrin (left) and Shelley Sweeney.
A scrumptious buffet will be provided by Beach Avenue Cafe and Tapas Bar, the View Winery has been selected as the beverage sponsor, and JK Schmidt Jewellers have donated a prize worth over $4,000 to be drawn by one lucky winner at the end. All attendees will also be entered into a reverse raffle. Sweeney hopes the public will show enough enthusiasm to make the event a longstanding tradition. There were 120 ladies in attendance last year and organizers hope to see that number grow by 50 to 60. And new this year, they’ll be turning one lucky lady into a Divine Diva. The Divine Diva will also be given two free tickets to the event, a brand new outfit, and Loyal Hair Therapy will offer a full makeover for a deserving woman. “Just tell us why you want to have a makeover,” said co-ordinator Lynne Herrin. “Some people are bored of their look; it might have been a while since they’ve been able to feel good about themselves, or maybe they’re joining or reentering the workforce.” Anybody who interested in becoming the Divine Diva, or knows somebody else that should be, can get their name in the hat by writing, in 150 words or less, why they deserve to be the full makeover. “It’s not just the working girl or stay at home mom, its for everybody,” said Sweeney. “There were ladies from the ages of 19 to 86 last year – we had all walks of like and all age groups.” Tickets for Divas and Diamonds cost $85 through peachlandlions.com/events. The event happens on April 22 at the West Bank Lions Hall. Also, in their efforts to continually improve Divas and Diamonds, organizers are still seeking more sponsorships and donations. Sweeney can be reached at 250-212-2025 and Herrin’s number is 250-767-6225.
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New speed reader near Antler Beach December drug overdose deaths VIEW STAFF Motorists traveling south along Highway 97 will be reminded of their speed when they pass through Antler Beach. Earlier this week, a digital speed reader was installed by the Ministry of Transportation. The sign is located a stone’s throw from the Hardy Road intersection where the speed limit is 70 kilometres per hour. “With the slide that’s occurred, we were looking at options to make that intersection a little bit safer,” said Joe Mitchell, operations director with the District. After the mudslide that happened on Jan. 6, many local residents have had their access to Renfrrew Road blocked off, which has result-
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ed in greater traffic volumes along the Hardy Road intersection. “With the additional traffic there, I would imagine thats why the MOTI added that one sign,” said Mitchell. The MOTI confirmed the mudslide did in fact prompt the new speed reader.
According to public engagement officer Danielle Pope, “The MOTI in consultation with the District of Peachland, have been discussing ways to improve visibility and safety for motorists at this location due to increased turn movements at Hardy Road and as a result of the recent slide and temporary closure of District of Peachland’s Renfrew Road.” In addition to the speed reader, the MOTI also installed an oversize sign reading “intersection ahead,” which replaced an existing sign. In the District’s dealing with the rest of the slide, a bypass pump for the sewer system was successfully installed, and officials are still working with geotechs to determine the cause before drafting up some potential solutions.
Police create traffic jam to catch culprits VIEW STAFF It took the shutting down of the W. R. Bennett Bridge for Kelowna RCMP to bust the bad guys last Friday. Kelowna RCMP decided to close the bridge after receiving a message from their Penticton counterparts. It was reported that a vehicle that was pulled in Penticton over with two occupants inside. But before the officer was able to speak with the driver, the vehicle sped off. Instead of initiating a pursuit, the Penticton officer contacted neighbouring detachments
with a description of the suspects and their vehicle. Once the bridge was shut down, police spotted the vehicle stuck in the traffic jam they created. Two men from Kelowna were then taken into custody, a 33-year-old and 25-year-old. “We very much appreciate the public’s patience when it comes to situations such as this,” said Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey. “Making sure no one gets hurt is always our top goal, and that’s why we’re very pleased to have resources such as Air Services and police dogs to help us quickly conclude these type of situations.”
Students: Apply for this bursary VIEW STAFF Interior Savings has a Million Dollar Bursary fund and half of it remains unclaimed. There are only two weeks left for local students to apply for a slice. “With over $500,000 still available for students to access, Interior Savings wants to ensure this funding doesn’t go untapped,” said Corinne Johnson, manager of community engagement with Interior Savings. To qualify, students
first have to become an Interior Savings member before Feb. 1. It benefits students between the ages of 17 and 24 who will be full time students next fall or summer at college or univer-
sity. Once a student becomes an Interior Savings member, they have until May 1 to submit a bursary application. “In the past three years, all those who applied and met eligi-
bility criteria received a $1000 bursary,” Johnson said. “That’s great news for students, and very bankable odds!” Applications can be found online at milliondollarbursary. com.
transcended the previous high VIEW STAFF Illicit drug use in the province caused 142 people to die in December, averaging 4.5 deaths per day, according to the BC Coroners Service. The total number of overdose deaths in 2017 was 914, a nearly 80 per cent increase over 2015. Data that can reveal what per centage of the deaths were a result of fentanyl, an extra-potent opioid, is expected to be released by the BC Coroners Officer in March. More than half of the deaths involved people between the
ages of 30 and 49 and four out of five who died were male. Despite the increased risks that came to fruition after the advent of fentanyl in the province’s drug networks, users aren’t expected to be deterred by the extra warnings. “We recognize that those who are suffering from drug dependency are not going to be able to abstain immediately from drug use,” said chief coroner Lisa Lapointe. “Given the increasing risk of contaminated drugs and the growing number of fatalities, though, we urge them to use
illicit drugs only in the presence of medical expertise or, at the very least, a sober person with access to, and training in, the use of naloxone.” Illicit drug use has never been publicly encouraged, but for anybody who is not already addicted, extra warning are being issued against experimentation. “The risks are now unmanageable,” Lapointe said. It’s not just opioids suspected of causing the high number of deaths, as fentanyl-laced stimulants are also becoming more common, such as cocaine and meth.
Items of interest from the RDCO Trail tenure application The Regional Board has approved a request from staff to apply to the Province for a Crown land license or permit to protect a 3.5-kilometer section of the historic Fur Brigade trail. The proposed section is located within the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area, south of Peachland in the area of Hardy Falls between Log Chute Road and Antlers Saddle. The Board will consider any future financial implications about developing and maintaining the trail during budget deliberations. The Trail of the Okanagan Society initially asked the Board to consider the trail and has offered through a volunteer partnership to help with any maintenance.
Applications for possible boat launch The Regional Board authorizes staff to apply to the Province for a Crown land tenure License of Occupation as the first step in possible development of a boat launch in the Wilson Landing community. In addition, staff will apply to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure for a permit to construct a boat launch and amenities at the end of Bancroft Road, which has been used as a local launching site along Okanagan Lake. Further consultation will be done with the Wilson Landing community and financial considerations for development will be considered during the 2017 Board budget discussions.
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City councillors have no mandate to grow our cities bigger and uglier, but that is exactly what they have been busy doing up and down the Okanagan valley for years. While Peachland City Council is asking how we want our beautiful city to grow and develop, they have already approved developments that will radically change our treasured small town life style, and pave the way for the final destruction of what many perceive to be the most treasured real estate in the Okanagan valley. The solicitation for feedback from the citizens is about as phoney as it can get, and is nothing but smoke and mirrors to bury the decisions to build another 5,000 homes. At one time an Official Community Plan (OCP) was the principal and most important planning document created to ensure responsible and orderly land use and development. A solid foundation rooted in a vision for the future. Today an OCP has become completely irrelevant as a planning tool, and only serves as a vehicle for politicians to pursue their personal and political ambitions. Abandoning the OCP in favour of sporadic, helter skelter development has resulted in huge costs to the municipalities, simply because the development of infrastructure becomes an expensive afterthought. Politicians who insist they have a mandate to arbitrarily re-write the city’s core planning documents have been grossly mis-informed.
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tees, attends numerous weekly functions, writes multitudes of correspondence, is that really the best dirt you can dig up to turf her from her position Coun. Condon? This nit picking, hair splitting should cease, this behaviour is rendering our council powerless. Surely drinkable water, a million dollar land slide, seniors housing, improving Highway 97 and the waste treatment plant future are the real issues at hand. Finally I am awestruck at Coun. Thom’s admission to voting in favour of Mayor Fortin’s ‘impeachment’ only to show support for his colleague, NOT because he actually had an opinion on the matter? Before the next municipal election I urge Peachlanders to inquire, if Coun. Condon is holding Coun. Thom’s strings who is the real Geppetto behind the scenes. One can only hope the ‘three amigos’ keep to the issues before they look like the three stooges.
Two years into their term and PeachThey have in fact been land councillors are still at each others’ elected as our Trustees. Their throats. only mandate is to serve and It started with “office gate”, when our protect, and that include the newly elected Mayor was challenged integrity of the OCP. over her right to a chair, desk and office The mold is set to guaranbefitting her position. tee Peachland soon will be as It continued with regular opposition big and ugly as Westbank, and to seemingly innocuous motions includeventually Kelowna, including snow removal, now a serious safety ing a huge increase in traffic, issue. noise, pollution, congestion, It culminated in the Ashley Hyatt illegal drugs and criminal acbench fiasco where our ‘three amigos’ tivities not to mention people on council gained enough notoriety to living and dying in our streets. catapult Peachland’s memorial flower isThe OCP review is also an sue into the national news, and now that unusual demonstration of issue has opened a contradictory can of contempt for the rights of the worms. Allowing a single park bench expeople of Peachland, only to emption... can we allow one vehicle to be be out-done by Kelowna city exempt from all parking bylaws, one dog council’s ongoing demonfrom leash laws, one homeowner from stration of contempt for the building permits? Simpson Covenant. Jackie Saunders And now the RDCO “impeachment The Penticton OCP has Peachland issue”. Our Mayor sits on many commitbeen amended more than 90 times, turning it into a fluid document that has created and promoted nothing but uncertainty and confusion. In contrast to the NDPs leadership Canadian voters tend to reelect their Planning went out the win- governments at least once, which is why contest, only one candidate, MP Peter dow a long time ago. I have a tough time imagining Prime Julian, has registered. The OCP that currently is Minister Justin Trudeau losing the 2019 Many of the Conservative candidates under review in Peachland election. would make great Prime Ministers, I bewill have absolutely zero valBut members of the federal Conserva- lieve. But if Canadians aren’t ready for ue as a planning document, tive Party seem pretty ambitious about change in 2019, it will be unfortunate as it will become just another defeating the Liberal Party as soon as to see one of these strong politicians’ meaningless fluid document possible. Before Kevin O’Leary entered self-destruct their career by running in that will be changed on a the race on Wednesday, their leadership a hopeless election. whim, every time an aggres- contest was already packed full of forsive developer knocks on the mer cabinet ministers and the former Dan Walton doors at City Hall. Editor speaker of the house. The bigger loss is the fact that the leaders in our communities, the people with the integrity to perform as our role models and Trustees are not on the ballots. Peachland’s very own ing, in a fe comments before Dear editor: They simply do not want voting on the wastewater kitchen cabinet usually to be members of our current Mayor Fortin works long treatment plant matter, meets after the council political culture. and hard at a demanding Coun. Keith Thom invoked meetings. What’s next? job. We, and a majority of the importance of democAndy Thomsen citizens, voted for her, and racy. We hope that he is Peachland James and Patricia Ryder now pleased to see democwould again. Peachland At the last council meet- racy working.
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The pay for both of these positions is terrible (0!), but the “do-good” feelings which come from volunteering ar huge. Please call our office at 250-767-9133 if you are interested and need more information.
own plate, cup, and cutlery. Entertainment will be provided by Dance City from West Kelowna. Our next Potluck will be Feb. 24 which will also be our Annual General Meeting and elections. We have a great group of volunteers but are always looking for anyone with a special interest. Please let us know if you have an interest in becoming a Bingo caller or an assistant to our treasurer. Our Cloggers will be giving a demonstration. Mark Sunday March 5 on your calendar, The Kettle Valley Brakeman are coming to entertain. Our regular activities are underway.
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According to ParticipACTION Canada, “It’s time for Canada to sit less and move more. “Adults age 65 and older are encouraged to participate in a variety of physical activities that are enjoyable, safe, and get their bodies moving and hearts pumping. Regular movement can help older adults age well and maintain independence. “ We have many activities for our Over 50 members to choose from. Yoga on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 am, and Friday at 10:30 with Taryn and Thursdays at 8 am with Tricia; Tai Chi with Dan at noon on Mondays; Carpet Bowling on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 10 am; Aerobics and more on Wednesdays at 9:15 am, which includes a low impact aerobic warm up followed by strength, balance and flexibility exercises; Clogging Wednesdays with beginners at 6 pm (newcomers are welcome) and the more experienced at 7 pm; and Iron & Silk on Thursdays at 10:45. All participants in the Wednesday Aerobic class are asked to bring a mat, stability ball and resistance band (if they have one), as well as water. Cost is $4. This class
is led by Abby who is a certified Personal Trainer/Health Coach, Senior Fitness Specialist and Cancer Exercise Specialist (Breast Cancer Survivor 2015) with 20 years experience. Iron & Silk is a gentle movement class using a chair, a scarf, and hand weights. If you have set a goal to lose a little weight in 2017 we have a local TOPs group that meets on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. TOPS is an international non profit, self help organization to support people struggling with weight loss. Our Peachland group has been going for over 40 years and still has 2 of the original members attending. They support each other with various programs. Did you enjoy the Variety Singers Christmas presentation “Our Favourites”? Does singing appeal to you? The Peachland Variety Singers are looking for new members. The cost is membership in the 50 Plus Activity Centre ($20). They meet Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Maybe you would like to take up a new instrument: The Peachland Strummers ukulele group meets Thursdays at 1:15 p.m. (Beginners) and Sundays at 1:15
p.m. (more experienced players). This group was busy over the Christmas season, playing for residents in local care homes. New members are always welcome. Call Angela at 767-6574. Are you ready to explore your creative side? On Monday afternoon the Needle Arts and Quilting group meet at 1:15 p.m. Monday evening the wood carvers meet at 7 pm. The Friday Art Club meets from 12 to 4. These people are very friendly and welcome new comers and beginners! Wednesday is an afternoon of chess and bridge. “The Chess club meets every Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. They have a steady core of members but would certainly welcome any & all interested persons regardless of skill level. They are hoping to grow in numbers in the new year.” For those interested in Duplicate Bridge there are lessons at noon and a game at 1 p.m., In addition, beginners bridge lessons will start Jan. 27, Friday at 1 pm. No experience is necessary. Contact Marv Norden if you are interested contact 250 767 6446 or marv.norden@ gmail.com. Contract
Bridge starts at 1:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. Thursday night Bingo is a popular activity in Peachland and will resume January 19. Gwen, our enthusiastic, creative and indispensable Bingo leader was presented with a special Thank you by the 50 + Activity Centre Executive in December. Gwen, along with the Executive would like to send out a special Thank you to All the committed bingo players who come out every week from Peachland, West Kelowna, and even Kelowna and to the dedicated volunteers especially Francis, Cal & Irene, Maria, Elaine, Carol, Sue and Linda. Come check us out. If we don’t have what you are looking for give us a call. If you have any questions about the activities above call our office and we can hook you up with the group leader. Our office is open Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Please drop in or call 250 767-9133. Follow us on Facebook or the web at Peachland 50 Plus Activity Centre. Memberships for 2017 are now due, $20 per person. Come join us, we are looking forward to lots of fun in 2017.
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Weezer show in Penticton VIEW STAFF Hip hip. Weezer, the hitmakers behind Hash Pipe, have announced a show at the South Okanagan Events Centre on April 8. The band’s breakthrough came at the height of the grunge-era in 1994, and they continually achieve mainstream success by delivering a softer alternative to 1990’s pop rock. Having colour-coded many of their albums in the past, Weezer just recently their White Album last year. It’s not a cover of the Beatles version, but rather a fun take on California culture – a self proclaimed “beach album.” It managed to reach the top five on the Billboard 200 chart. However, their most recognizable songs were all released by 2001, including Buddy Holly, Undone (The Sweater Song), El Scorcho; Say It Ain’t So, and Island in the Sun. And Weezer has some pretty decent opening acts joining them in Penticton. The second biggest name on the bill is the Trews, whose popular songs Not Ready to Go and Hold Me in Your Arms have been favourites on Canadian rock stations since the band’s rise to prominence in 2003. And taking the stage first will be the Flatliners, a punk-rock band from the Greater Toronto Area who formed in 2002. Tickets cost $57.50 and $77.50 and go on sale Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. at valleyfirsttix.com.
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The wild card is in. Celebrity investor Kevin O’Leary has confirmed his candidacy in an already-crowded leadership contest for the Conservative Party of Canada. Many have speculated that O’Leary became more optimistic about his chances in politics after witnessing the success of another brash celebrity, Donald Trump, whose recently won a presidential election in America. Many Canadians became familiar with O’Leary through his role as an angel investor on the CBC
program Dragon’s Den, where his colleagues would facetiously call him Mr. Wonderful. From 2009 to 2016, his political beliefs were shared on a daily CBC program called the Lang and O’Leary Exchange. “Get the government out of my ____!” he was often heard saying. It was hard to tell if his relentlessly capitalist viewpoints were genuine or temporarily adopted for the sake of entertainment. The Conversatives will decide their new leader at a convention in Toronto on May 17.
VIEW STAFF Fight the power. For those who are upset that Donald Trump is about to be sworn in as President of the United States, an anti-discrimination protest has planned in Kelowna the day after his inauguration. The Kelowna rally is one of dozens of sister marches happening around the world alongside the primary event, the Women’s March on Washington. It’s not exclusive to ladies however. “While each person may have their own reasons for participating in the rally, the mission is to bring people together to take a stand on issues that deeply impact all of us. Everyone who supports human
rights, women’s rights, civil rights, social and economic justice, and nondiscrimination are welcome,” reads the event invite. “Canadians will gather to say loud and clear that discrimination will not be tolerated and stand in support of all those who have been the targets of hatred within Canada and abroad: indigenous peoples, people of colour, Muslims, immigrants, LGBTQI+, people with disabilities, women and others,” says the Canadian Women’s March on Washington. “This grassroots coalition – including many first time organizers – will be one of the largest international demonstrations ever assembled.” The march in Kelowna begins downtown at the Sails at 10 a.m. on Jan. 21.
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The Okanagan is about to be struck by Zappacosta. His nearly-40-year music career survived the pitfalls of pop culture with just a few singes. However, there was one casualty that stood out when his signature song We Should Be Lovers was poisoned by the sludge of mainstream pop culture. Less-than-visionary producers from the 1980s were orchestrating a music video for the song that would become one of his most popular hits, and they thought it would be a good idea to feature a couple of floozies wrestling in red Jello. Zappacosta trusted their expertise. In the video, the sloppy yet seductive women who are wrestling become distracted when they see Zappacosta (with his hair in a mullet) French kissing a posh woman. “There’s me being Mr. Real-big-cooldude.” Zappacosta is then manhandled by the girls in revealing clothes and thrown into the Jello-filled wrestling
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ring. Although he was in the hands of promiscuous-looking women, he said the Jello made him far too cold to consider pursuing any lustful desires. “I didn’t fit that bill mentally but they really pushed me big time to be one of those guys. “It was rated as MuchMusic’s worst video for 1984,” he fondly recalls. It was all worth it though, “as long as you don’t mind living a good chunk of your career with women thinking you’re a slut-ass. The women of the world thought I was a cocky SOB, asshole dirtbag.” “This video is a testament to what dogs Canadian men are,” commented one YouTube viewer. “I really thought they knew what they were doing,” said Zappacosta. “But in all honesty I felt uncomfortable.” Fortunately, that song didn’t leave Zappacosta branded as a one-trick pony. He began dropping singles in 1979 while leading the band Surrender, went solo in 1984 and then continued releasing hits for the next 20 years. He’s grateful audiences can appreciate his eclectic catalogue. “Look at Trooper after all these years
– they have no choice but to play Raise a Little Hell.” Kim Mitchell is another aging rocker, he pointed out, who struggles to grow his fanbase because “all people wanna hear are the classics.” “The people closest to the stage at Kim Mitchell are rocking out by raising their canes and walkers.” When Zappacosta comes to Oliver, he’ll be joined by a full band, but they’ve rearranged many of his songs to forego the elements that were overproduced. “I’ve stripped ‘em down to the lowest denominator.” Oliver’s audience will be familiar with much of his material, but Zappacosta says he could still deliver a full show of completely fresh material. “I could probably play a month worth of tunes that an audience would think I’ve just written.” He said many of his earlier ideas are now being revisited, and his shows in the Okanagan will be a mix of his contemporary and classic work. Zappacosta plays Medici’s Gelateria in Oliver on Thursday, Feb. 2; the Kelowna Forum on Feb. 3; and the Shatford Centre in Penticton on Feb. 4. Visit iamzappacosta.com for more info.
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— The pre-novice West Kelowna Warriors played at the Oliver Arena last weekend where they took on the South Okanagan Sharks. The Warriors defeated the Sharks by a score of 8 – 5. On the right, coach Kent Simpson is seen patting his players on the head during a line change.
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Province blows $600K on royal visit The generous government picked up a fat tab for the visiting Duke and Duchess of Cambridge last fall. The costs were split between the province and the feds; B.C. ended up dishing out $613,363.93.
The largest item on that bill was $196,000 spent on security. Kelowna was as close to Peachland as the royal couple’s visit brought them, when they dropped into UBC Okanagan and Mission Hill Winery on Sept. 27.
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an intimate understanding of how to behave politely, such as the proper way to set a table and knowing which utensils should be used with each item of food. “They get to learn how to pick up a pea with a fork,” said Sarsons. Also, each of them will be enrolled in a six week course in toastmasters. After the toastmasters course, “Then we have a speech contest,” she said. “The difference in the kids is amazing.” The program is standardized in some respects, but part of the program requires ambassadors travel and visit their counterparts in other communities around B.C., exposing them to the culture of new towns and the unique aspects of other factions. For the main program, the recruitment session happens on Jan. 31st at 7 p.m. at the Peachland Boys ands Girls Club. The Junior Ambassadors and Little Buddies are invited to the Recruitment Valentine’s Party on Feb. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club.
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Justin Trudeau’s date with Aga Khan was overblown; his terrible spending measures are of real concern DAN ALBAS
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT Dan.Albas@parl.gc.ca
If you follow my weekly reports often you will know at times I find it frustrating when much of the Ottawa bubble is consumed on somewhat isolated issues that often overshadow other important concerns. Currently the topic of the Prime Minister’s winter vacation to a private Bahamas Island and more specifically the possibly illegal use of a private helicopter remains the focus in Ottawa of many media reports. In my report from last week I explained why the vacation issue was a concern however as the deputy critic for finance I have a duty to point out there is other, very serious financial information Canadians deserve to be made aware of. If you followed the last federal election closely you will know that the Prime Minister promised to run modest deficits of $10 billion annually and would return to a balanced budget in
the year 2019. Shortly before Christmas the finance department released updated fiscal forecast reports that indicate in fact that without deliberate and direct action by Liberal Government, Finance Canada projects that we will not return to a balanced budget until at least the year 2050. If the current Liberal trend of running deficits that are much larger than the promised $ 10 Billion a year also occurs Canadians total debt will be at an alarming level of $1.55 trillion by that point in time. What is more concerning is as much as the Liberals have promised all of this spending is going to building Infrastructure the parliamentary budget officer also released a report on January 10th that states, and I quote directly “Government’s planned investments in infrastructure spending have not materialized in the first half of the year. Infrastructure transfers administered by Transport and Infrastructure Canada fell in comparison to the previous year.” In other words infrastructure spend-
ing is actually in decline. In reality it is government operational spending that has increased. Where has this money gone? Statistics Canada shows that the Trudeau Liberal Government hired 14,000 more government bureaucrats to work in the National Capital Region alone in 2016 and a recent 5.5% pay raise plus a signing bonus for many federal government employees has also added many billions of new debt that in turn has resulted in increased operational spending. As I have also past pointed out increased debt means increased payments on the interest of that debt that in turn results in less money available to fund other government programs, services and projects. Inevitably it will likely also lead to higher taxation that reduces net take home pay. As you may have heard the Liberal Government has also recently admitted they are giving serious consideration to tax changes that may impact many Canadians. As one example if you currently receive any healthcare benefits provided
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by your employer the Liberal Government has indicated these may become taxable benefits in the near future. This would be particularly punitive here in BC as we are Canada’s only Province that charges MSP premiums for healthcare. I appreciate my report this week will not sit well with some citizens however I should also point out these are actual events that will at some point affect future Canadian taxpayers. Some in Ottawa have gone so far as to suggest given this recent fiscal news the Liberal Government prefers talking about private helicopter trips compared to increased taxes, higher debt and deficits as a result of increased operational spending with little infrastructure to show for it. As the deputy finance critic and as your Member of Parliament I will continue to hold the Liberal Government to account on these concerns and welcome your comments and questions. I can be reached at Dan.Albas@parl.gc.ca or toll free 1-800-665-8711.
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Obituary Rev. Canon Andrew Irving May 26, 1927 to January 12, 2017
On Thursday morning, January 12, 2017, we said goodbye to Andrew, a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, who died after a battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Audrey of 66 years, and his three children: Michael, David and Diane; Pat and Joan, his daughters-in-law; grandchildren Paul, Angie, Jennifer, Phillip, Shelley, Richard, Christopher, Emma and Simon; great grandchildren Liam and Alex, and grandchildren’s partners Gavin, Donna, Brad, Tim and Stephanie. The family would like to extend our appreciation and thanks to the Doctors and Nurses at Hospice House, Ethel Street, Kelowna, for the kindness and care shown to Andrew. We would also like to extend our appreciation for the care provided to him by the doctors and staff at the Peachland Clinic, KGH and the Cancer Clinic. A “Celebration of Life” service will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, 4464 – 4th Street, Peachland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to either the Cancer Society, Hospice House Kelowna or St. Margaret’s Anglican Church in Peachland. Condolences may be shared by visiting: www.everdenrust.com
Robert Wells Bob loved life and lived it to the full! He was known for his hearty laugh and his fondness for garlic. He loved children and animals, and they responded to him in kind. Until his illness he was an active member of the Highway 97 Task Force. As with any other cause he embraced he gave it his full commitment. For many years he was a participant in the men’s coffee group that met at, what used to be, The Rocky Top on Beach Avenue. He will be missed by many especially his wife, Margaret, his stepchildren Simon and Louise and their children Brayden, Adam, Gemma, Siena and Kenzie. Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.hansonsfuneral.ca
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KAUTH, HELMUT May 23, 1935 to January 7, 2017 At age 81, Helmut passed away at KGH. It is with heavy hearts we say goodbye to our Husband, Father, Opa & Uhr Opa after a brief battle with Colon Cancer. Predeceased by his parents Josef & Josephine Kauth and Sister Christa Borsch. Helmut is survived by his ever adoring wife of 55 years Irmgard along with his children Ralf (Corrie-Lee), Heike (Michael), Jutta (Richard) and his grandchildren Joshua, Tyler, Kyra-Leigh, Ben, Danielle, Ashley, Alix, the latest joy of his life, his great granddaughter Amelia Grace and his side kick pup, BoBo. Helmut was born in Germany where he met Irmgard in his early twenties and they married in August of 1961. He was very interested in Canada and decided to take a trip to check things out. Landing a job with Mobile Oil, he immigrated with his young family to Canada in 1967. He left Mobile Oil and then ran a little gas bar in Leduc called “Sunny’s Gas Bar”. Not really liking the Alberta winters, the family discovered Peachland during summer vacations. It didn’t take long to pack up his family once again and head for a little better climate! Being very social, meeting people was always easy for Helmut. Before they knew it, the family moved into their brand new home in 1975 and Helmut worked as his trade, an electrician at Brenda Mines until it shut down. He was an advid outdoorsman. In the early years hunting with his friends (although always hoped they would get nothing). More often you would see him and his family / friends on /Okanagan lake, floating on his ‘kooky craft’ pontoon boat which he built. His 2nd joy really was Fishing & just appreciating our beautiful Valley. Most Peachlanders I’m sure would tell you there was not a day that went by where they would not see him on his daily drives and out and abouts up in the hills of Peachland or through town. No service by request. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.hansonsfuneral.ca
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50+ Activity Centre Potluck Friday 6 pm Jan 27. Entertainment by Dance City from West Kelowna. Cost: by donation, bring a friend, a favourite food dish, and your own plate/cutlery.
MONDAYS
SPIN, CORE & STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm,
FITNESS ROOM
Community Centre
8 am-8 pm, Community Centre
YOGA (RESTORATIVE) 8 am, 50+ Activity Centre
VINYASA YOGA FLOW 6-7 pm,
Community Centre
YOUTH BOXING CLUB
6-8 pm, 4th St Place
INDOOR WALKING
8-9 am, Community Centre
WOODCARVING 7 pm,
PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5)
TUESDAYS
50+ Activity Centre
9:05-11:05 am, Community Centre
FITNESS ROOM
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre
FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30-10:30 am, 4th Street Place
8 am-8 pm, community centre
FLOW YOGA 9-10 am,
4th St Place
MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE
9:30 am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church
VARIETY SINGERS
9:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre
LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10-11 Peachland Wellness Centre
CARPET BOWLING
10 am, 50+ Activity Centre
CARPET BOWLING
INTRO TO FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 11:30am -12:30 pm, 4th Street Place
10 am-12, Peachland Wellness Centre
BABY FRIENDLY CAFÉ 11-12:30 pm,
every 2nd and last Tuesday, Peachland Wellness Centre
TAI CHI noon,
50+ Activity Centre
NEEDLE ARTS/ QUILTING 1 pm,
CHAIR FITNESS
50+ Activity Centre
11-11:45 am, 4th Street Place
PICKLEBALL 1-3 pm (1.0-2.75), Community Centre
AA 12-1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
AFTERNOON BRIDGE 1:30 pm
1-3pm, Community Centre
50+ Activity Centre
PICKLEBALL (3.03.5+) 3-5 pm, Commu-
nity Centre
PICKLEBALL (3.75+) MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre
Peachland Wellness Centre: “Personal Planning” A workshop, Feb 1st, 10am - noon by donation. Please call: 250-826-0561 or 1-800-634-3399 to register. Email cgronlund@alzheimerbc.org if you need more info. “Pop Pop, Fizz, Fizz, oh what a relief it is” Marianne Reed and Mary Walker will speak about releasing your trapped emotions to heal your life and body. Wed, Jan 25th, 10-noon. Everyone welcome.
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
VOLLEYBALL 7-8 pm, Community Centre
WEDNESDAYS 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,
50+ Activity Centre
AEROBICS AND MORE 9:15 am, 50+ Activity Centre
DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 10-noon every 3rd Wednesday Peachland Wellness Centre
SUNSHINE SINGERS
1:15 to 2:15 pm Peachland Wellness Centre
DUPLICATE BRIDGE
Lessons 12-1 pm, play 1-4 pm, 50+ Activity centre
PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5+) 1-3 pm,
8 am-8 pm, Community Centre
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB HEALTHY TEENS
SATURDAYS
(ages 13+) 4 -7 pm
BINGO 6:45 pm
TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 10 am, Unit-
FRIDAYS
50+ Activity Centre
(doors open 5:30 pm), 50+ Activity Centre
FITNESS ROOM
8-9 am, Community Centre
VOLLEYBALL 10-11 am,
4th St. Place
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
LIONS DEN MEETING 7
10 am-12 2nd & 4th Wednesday Peachland Wellness Centre
Bargain Bin.
Community Centre
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10 am-12 pm,
Peachland Wellness Centre. Weekly.
IRON & SILK 10:45 am, 50+ Activity Centre CHAIR FITNESS
11-11:45 am, 4th Street Place
Places of Faith Peachland United Church
8 am-6 pm, Community Centre
12-1:30 pm, Gasthaus Restaurant. Be a part of your community and join us for lunch. Everyone welcome.
AA 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
FLOW YOGA 9-10 am,
Drop In (ages 6-12) 1 -4 pm Youth Zone (ages 13+) 4 - 8 pm
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS
BRIDGE CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs)
SUNDAYS
10 am-noon, Community Centre
PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 10 am-3 pm
Bargain Bin.
MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10 - noon, Peach-
4th Street Place
YOGA (BEGINNERS)
ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP 10 am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church
LADIES CRIB 1-2:45 pm,
PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 am
50+ Activity Centre
BRIDGE LESSONS 1-4 pm, with Marv Norden, 50+ Activity Centre
TOTAL BODY BLAST 5:30-6:30 pm,
United Church
10 am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank
PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1-3
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10 am,
ART CLUB 12 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre
MEAT DRAW 4-5 pm,
BREAKFAST 8-11 am, Peachland Wellness Centre.
EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE
10:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre
UKULELE (BEGINNER) 1:15 pm, 50+ pm, Community Centre
10 am-3 pm bi-weekly 14 artisans and Wineries at the Peachland Visitors Centre
INDOOR WALKING
THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10:30-11:30 am,
ROTARY CLUB OF PEACHLAND
Bargain Bin.
ARTISAN MARKET
MEAT DRAW 3-5 pm,
land Wellness Centre
Activity Centre
Peachland
PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 10 am-3 pm
Community Centre
YOGA (FOUNDATIONS) 8am,
CARPET BOWLING
10 am, 50+ Activity Centre
PICKLEBALL (ALL PLAY) 6-8 pm,
PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 10 am-3 pm
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FITNESS ROOM
9-12) 4-8 pm,
AFTERNOON BRIDGE
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FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30-10:30 am, WELLNESS CIRCLE
THURSDAYS
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DROP IN (ages
Community Centre
CHESS 1:15 pm,
Community Centre
6-7 pm 50+ Activity Centre
4th Street Place
7 pm, Peachland Museum
VINYASA YOGA FLOW 5:30-6:30 pm,
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PINCUSHION HIKE AND YOGA 9:30 am. Call Dawn 250-878-6342
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UKULELE 1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5+) 1-3 pm,
MEAT DRAW 2-4 pm,
LEGO TIME 3-4 pm,
PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
Community Centre
Peachland Library. Open to all ages
worship at 2 pm, Meeting at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church
Community Centre
4421 4th Street
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250-767-2206 “Let Us Worship Together”
Office open Mon - Fri, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Tuesday Morning
Sunday Services
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Office Hours 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Monday to Friday
Contemporary Worship Traditional Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
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POTLUCK DINNER 6:00 PM
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Rev. Robin Graves 4th Street & Brandon Ave
Peachland & District ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
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Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.
4464 4th Street (St. Margaret’s Anglican Church building)
“FROM COCOON TO BUTTERFLIES”
Minister: Ian McLean all are welcome
Constitution and Bylaw changes made to comply with the New Society Act need to be ratified. All members asked to attend. Find us on Facebook by searching Peachland 50 Plus Activity Centre peachland50plusactivitycentre.ca
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SPORTS
A WINTERY WEEKEND – Pictured above, Dan Stone, captain of the Osoyoos Coyotes, is first
bumps his teammates after line mate Colin Bell scored the games third goal. The Coyotes went on to win 6 — 0 against the Princeton Posse. While the Coyotes were the home team, the game was played in a neighbouring community at the Oliver Arena. Top right, 13-year-old Sawyer Applegate from Summerland was driven down to Vaseux Lake by his father last weekend for some scenic pond hockey practice. Bottom right are the School Boys from Chilliwack competing in the final draw at the 2017 Men’s Curling Bonspiel in Osoyoos. They were defeated by Team Duguid from Osoyoos.
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Housing for Peachland Seniors January 25th, 2017
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
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The Peachland Seniors’ Support Society is proposing a 72-unit affordable rental housing project for seniors in the heart of the community. Please join us to learn more.
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