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Boys and Girls update/11
DAYS GETTING LONGER – We’re starting to see warmer hues in the sky and daylight savings time starts in just over one week on March 11.
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News in brief
• Police in Kelowna are looking for witnesses to an accident that sent a woman and young girl to the hospital. It was the result of a hit-and-run on Monday afternoon at the intersection of Highway 97 and Banks Road at 1:47 p.m. on Monday afternoon, when a Blue Jeep Cherokee was reportedly hit by a Brown GMC Jimmy. police arrived to find the Kelowna Fire Department and BC Ambulance service aiding the injured woman and girl. The driver of the Jeep suffered serious injuries and her young female passenger was also injured. Both were transported to the Kelowna General Hospital to treat non life-threatening injuries. Witnesses said the Jimmy was traveling northbound on Highway 97 when it drove through a red light at the Banks Road intersection and collided with the Blue Jeep, causing extensive damage to front end and driver side of the vehicle. The driver of the GMC failed to remain at the crash and
immediately departed the scene north bound on Highway 97. Police found the front licence plate and were able to track down the driver – an 80 year old man – “and it was apparent to officers that he was suffering from a medical episode and he was transported to the Kelowna General Hospital for a medical assessment,” according to the RCMP. Anybody who saw the crash is being asked to contact the police at 250-7623300. • Women, men, boys and girls alike are invited to Walk a Mile in Her Shoes this weekend. The event brings member of the public together to walk in solidarity with women and girls around the world. It’s happening at Mission Creek Park in Kelowna on Sunday, March 4. Registration opens at 9 a,m. and the walk/run begins at 10 a.m. To register or donate, visit walkinhershoes.ca. • March is Embrace Aging month, and to celebrate, free workshops are being
held throughout the Okanagan as a collaborative project between the Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention, UBC Okanagan; Interior Savings Credit Union; and Interior Health. The closest ones to Peachland are in West Kelowna. The first is “Scam protection: Knowledge is power” on March 5 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Westbank Lions Community Centre. Next is “Estate planning essentials: What you need to know” on March 21 from 2 to 3 p.m. Then on March 24 is “Introduction to Pickleball” at Mount Boucherie Secondary School. It takes place from 10 a.m. to noon at the outdoor courts. • Members of the public might have noticed RCMP officers were among those wearing their support on National Pink Shirt Day to raise awareness against bullying. “Everyone has a role to play in stopping bullying,” says Kelowna RCMP Detachment Commander Superintendent Brent Mundle.
MARCH 2, 2018
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Highlights from Tuesday’s regular council meeting Zoning Bylaw No. 2100, Amendment Bylaw No. 2217, 2018
Council adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 2100, Amendment Bylaw No. 2217, 2018. The adoption of this Bylaw changes the Zoning at 5760 and 5766 Beach Avenue from R-1 (Single Detached Residential) to CR-1 (Commercial Residential)
Development Permit with a Variance DP17-09
Council approved the Development Permit with a Variance DP17-09 (Form and Character) – Core Commercial for two properties located at 5760 and 5766 Beach Avenue. Variances are regarding setbacks, landscaping, refuse and recycling, parking, as well as lot consolidation and road dedication.
Zoning Bylaw No. 2100, Amendment Bylaw No. 2203, 2017
Council approved Zoning Bylaw No. 2100, Amendment Bylaw No. 2203, 2017. The adoption of this Bylaw changes the zoning for 4364 Beach Ave. from R-1 (Single Detached Residential) to RM-4 (Multi-Unit Residential-Medium Density) to permit construction of seven dwelling units in a single building.
Development Permit with a Variance DP17-08
Council approved the Development Permit with a Variance DP17-08 (Form and Character) – Multiple Family at 4364 Beach Ave. Variances include Lot Dimension requirements, Setback requirements, and the requirement for the conditions to be completed within 2 years of approval.
Development Variance Permit DVP17-09
Council approved Development Variance Permit DVP17-09 to legalize the existing garage encroachment in the front yard setback and permit the construction of a second storey garden suite above the existing garage at 5331 Coldham Road.
Fire Arms and Bow Use Bylaw No. 2218, 2018
Council adopted the Fire Arms and Bow Use Bylaw No. 2218, 2018. This Bylaw prohibits the discharge of firearms, bows or crossbows within the District of Peachland.
Southern Interior Local Government Association Draft Resolution
Council requested that Staff forward a draft resolution to the Southern Interior Local Government Association in regards to Municipal Authority to regulate the discharge of firearms and use of bows and arrows on properties with farm status. The resolution seeks support from area local governments for challenges Peachland is experiencing with respect to perceived threats to personal safety in residential neighbourhoods bordering agricultural operations. PEACHLAND ROTARY CLUB’S 2017 GALA
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PeachTree paperwork passes thru Someone suggested burning the Mayor’s house down VIEW STAFF
IN THE ZONE – Corine Gain, director of planning and development services, is pictured here sharing a presentation on variance permits.
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PeachTree Village opponents took another kick at the can on Tuesday night. A handful of the Friends of Beach Avenue were at the regular council meeting to complain about bylaws concerning their least favourite development. “I suggest we hold a referendum!” Dora Stewart shouted from the gallery. “Shh, don’t – Dora!” retorted Mayor Cindy Fortin before calling a ten minute recess. Another PeachTree opponent was handing out flyers to suggest that those objecting to variances are being silenced. The only opponent who was allowed to speak at the meeting was Coun. Terry Condon. “My view on this Madam Mayor hasn’t changed a bit,” he said. Condon believes Council is breaching its trust with the citizens by making zoning changes despite “Overwhelming rejection” from the public. “Yet we continue to forge ahead in this manner … I would welcome the original concept we were presented with back in 2015.” Condon doesn’t believe the project needed to redefine the Official Community Plan in order to succeed. He said the developer, Gaetan Royer, is known to be a “practiced and a particularly intelligent person” who would have done his homework before purchasing properties that were designated for three storeys. Since concessions were made on behalf of the developer, Condon asked what favour the District received in return. Fortin asked if the question was philosophical and Condon said no, it’s genuine. Fortin said the developers have been active members of the community, but the District
A CONCEPTUAL DRAWING from 2014 of PeachTree Village as a three storey building
can’t make demands and hold an approval process hostage.
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But given the volume of concessions we have made, did we get anything in return?”
“But given the volume of concessions we have made, did we get anything in return?” Condon asked. “I guess the answer is no.” Fortin doesn’t agree that the answer is no. She says the benefit is a big, beautiful building that’s going to grow Peachland’s downtown and improve the economy. “What I think that we’ve done here is the worst possible thing we could have done in terms of breaching the trust of our citizens,” Condon said, followed by a small applaud from the gallery. “No clapping,” said the Mayor. Fortin said although there was “a group drive to bring in everyone they could possibly get to oppose (PeachTree) at the public hearing (Jan. 30),” she believes the majority of Peachlanders are in favour of the project. “I have been inundated with people who said they did not want to speak up or come to the public hearing because they’d seen how other people were treated and they didn’t want to subject themselves to that.” The current council was elected to make changes, Fortin said. To that, Stewart shouted “Hearsay!” Fortin said the shouting was rude and inappropriate. “You didn’t interrupt Coun. Condon when he was speaking and this is a democracy. Remember that; you keep saying that and I’m speaking now.” Coun. Mike Kent offered more staunch support of PeachTree. He said the development “Very much hits the mark in number of goals set out in the OCP,” and the two properties belonging to PeachTree will eventually generate around $75,000 in annual tax revenue for the District, compared to just $4,500 now. “It’s clear with our budgetary restraints that $70,000 would go a long way,” he said. “It’s not just a matter of what handouts do we get. This is a big step forward for the downtown commercial core.” Coun. Peter Schierbeck agreed with the Mayor that opposition at the Jan. 30 public hearing did not reflect the majority of the community. “I have had many people contact me and say carry on,” he said. Council voted 4–1 on two final readings regarding variances for PeachTree. Condon cast the lone votes against, with Coun. Mario Vucinovic and Coun. Keith Thom absent.
Mayor Cindy Fortin was wearing a pink shirt in support of the anti-bullying movement when she announced that somebody suggested burning down her home. “The Peachland mayor is not for the people — she’s for profit someone go light a fire to her house scum!” read a post to the Friends of Beach Avenue Facebook page. FOBA responded to the comment on their page by saying “Nope, no violence. I know you are joking but you have to understand that we are being blamed every time the wind blows in Peachland. We have never perpetuated or condoned any vandalism or violence. We will go to the polls in October.” Randey Brophy of FOBA told The View the person who made the comment is not a member of the group nor a
resident of Peachland. Fortin said she’s been patient up until this point, but a line has been crossed and “enough is enough.” Fortin contacted the RCMP, who she says have made contact with the woman who made the comment. In the event that threats are escalated, “They said they’d be here in minutes,” Fortin was told. Cst. Lesley Smith with the Kelowna RCMP is “unable to confirm/deny or comment to any possible investigations due to Privacy Act legislation.” The Mayor says she
doesn’t read the FOBA Facebook page herself as “it’s just full of insults and incorrect information,” but learned of the comment after somebody told her about it. Fortin isn’t fearful that somebody is actually going to burn her house down, “but I absolutely don’t regret contacting them. Now that the RCMP have intervened I think it’s okay.” Brophy said the Mayor knows the threat was from a non-local who’s not associated with FOBA, but she exploited the issue because she’s a political opportunist.
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This week the Liberal Government introduced the 2018 Budget. As is customary in Canadian democracy, it is the role of the Liberal government to promote what it views as the merits of their budget. As the Official Opposition, it is our job to illustrate the concerns we have with the budget. On that note, I have a few. It has become clear over this mandate, that the Prime Minister excels in making promises but often falls short on the delivery of said promises. For example, we were promised Electoral Reform, a National Housing Strategy, Infrastructure Investment, new fighter jets for our military…the list goes on. This budget is no exception. Mr. Trudeau distinctly promised Canadians that after a series of small deficits, his Government would return to a balanced budget in 2019. This budget demonstrates that the Liberals have no intention whatsoever of returning to balance in 2019. Budget 2018 calls for yet another deficit of $18 Billion this year. Based on the current pace, Mr. Trudeau will add $450 billion to Canada’s national debt over the next 27 years. Why is this a concern? In short: because you and I, pay interest on that debt. By the year 2022, which is only four short years away, it’s estimated that Canadians will be making annual interest payments of 33 Billion dollars on that outstanding debt! To put that number in context, the amount of the annual transfer, that the Government of Canada provides the Provinces to deliver health care to Canadians, is currently $36
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billion. Another promise in this budget relates to a National Pharmacare Program, an idea that has long been championed by the NDP. What’s interesting is there is no actual money allocated to pay for a National Pharmacare Program. Rather, the Liberals announced that they will create an advisory panel to further study the idea. This idea has already been studied in Ottawa for close to a decade. When it came to legalizing marijuana, the Liberals made a commitment to do so by July 1st of 2018. In my view, if the Liberals were serious about creating a National Pharmacare Program, they would have made similar timeline commitment and attached dollars in this budget to make it happen. Regarding marijuana legalization, a seldom discussed proposal in this budget is a commitment to spend $546M over five years to enforce Federal pot legislation. This appears to be an admission that the Liberals now realize that illegal marijuana may well be a serious threat to undercutting legal marijuana. I mention this because
one of the arguments for legalization from Mr. Trudeau was that there would be less need for law enforcement. While the budget proposes to spend $546 Million to enforce marijuana legalization, it also proposes to spend less than half of that amount to fight opioid addiction. The budget calls for $231 Million to be spent over the next five years to fight the opioid crisis. That said, it is unclear how this money will be divided up between the provinces and territories. Things not in the budget? For the most part infrastructure, military, daycare, housing affordability and poverty reduction were items that received no significant upgrades or mention. The Liberals promoted this as a gender based budget and in fact used the word “gender” 359 times in a budget document that is 367 pages long.
My question this week: Will this budget do anything to help you or your family?
Cheers to the forces of separatism for separating the Bloc Party Cheers to Westside Curb Appeal for celebrating 10 years of business in Peachland (see back page for more information). Cheers to the District of Peachland workers who have kept the walkways in Lambley Park, Trepanier Creek Linear Park, and Beach Avenue as clear as they can during the snowy weather. We walkers, with and without dogs, certainly appreciate it. Cheers to drivers who pull over to let others pass if they feel the need to move at a glacial pace Cheers, from all of us at the Peachland View, to the mysterious snow elves who shovelled our sidewalks and back porch last weekend
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Lobbyist convicted of fraud is meddling with billion-dollar contractors DERMOD TRAVIS INTEGRITY BC
Sometimes the real identity behind a fake identity story can be just as good a story. This may be one of those times. Meet Michael Beattie, a resident of Brantford, Ontario. Last month, Mr. Beattie had a BA in engineering from McGill University, a MBA from Western University (sic) and “a personal net worth of $228 million”– from business successes in the construction industry, mergers and acquisitions and project management – all according to his very fictitious bio on one of his very fictitious websites. He also “takes great pride in his personal antiques and wine collection.” Unfortunately, the pinot noir is likely fake too or a cheap imposter. Turns out he’s been convicted for perjury and fraud in Quebec and is facing unrelated charges for fraud over $5,000, laundering proceeds of crime, and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000 in Ontario. Beattie had been Caledon, Ontario’s fleet manager in the town’s public works department, when he was charged in 2016, after “an isolated, significant discrepancy in one business unit” was uncovered, by the town. In 2015, he earned $128,000. Despite the media coverage at the time of his arrest, Beattie’s lawyer for his latest endeavour – Grant McGlaughlin at Goodmans LLP, a Bay Street, Toronto law firm – initially “denied that his client was the man who was charged,” The Globe and Mail reported. That was last week. This week, Beattie was unceremoniously dumped by the firm, presumably after they did a Google search on their client of less than half a year. Why is any of this relevant to British Columbia? Claiming to be a major construction magnate “with 195 employees,” Beattie had been beating the drums against a proposed $1.5 billion bid by Chinese state-controlled enterprise China Communications Construction Co. (CCCC) for Canadian construction firm Aecon. Aecon is part of the AFDE Partnership, a joint venture that includes construction firms Flatiron, Dragados and EBC Inc., which has been selected by BC Hydro “as the preferred proponent to move to the next phase for the Site C generating station and spillways civil works contract.” Flatiron and Dragados are both divisions of Madrid-based ACS Grupo. Along with ACS, Flatiron, Dragados and SNC-Lavalin, Quebec-based EBC Inc. is part of the consortium building Montreal’s new Champlain bridge. In December, Montreal media reported that more than 2,000 repairs have already been undertaken on defects with the still under construction bridge. In meetings with MPs earlier this month to denounce the CCCC bid, Beattie was accompanied by McGlaughlin and as many as three high-priced lobbyists, including former CBC broadcaster – now with Ottawa-based government relations firm Ensight Canada – Don Newman, Andrew Galloro with Toronto-based Navigator and Joseph Belan, a Swiss-based businessman. Belan, age 43, has a remarkable corporate profile.
In August 2016, he was appointed an independent non-executive director of mining company SouthGobi Resources, serving until last June. SouthGobi owns and operates the Ovoot Tolgoi coal mine in Mongolia. “It also holds the mining and exploration licences of its other metallurgical and thermal coal deposits in South Gobi Region of Mongolia. (The company) produces and sells coal to customers in China.” Until 2015, SouthGobi’s largest shareholder was RioTinto, through one of its subsidiaries, Turquoise Hill Resources. Earlier this month, The Toronto Star reported that “the Canadian government provided more than $1 billion in loans in 2015 to (Turquoise Hill) that (then) used a complex offshore business structure to allegedly avoid nearly $700 million in Canadian tax.” The subject matter of Beattie’s lobbying – filed with Ottawa’s Commissioner of Lobbying – was “to provide an introduction to MBM Investment Corporation – his fictitious mini-conglomerate – and to discuss the China-Canada Free Trade agreement and issues related to the Investment Canada Act.” The former fleet manager from Caledon was well-briefed by his handlers on the finer points of acquisitions by state-controlled enterprises of the Chinese government. Consider what Beattie told The Globe and Mail. He felt many in Canada’s construction industry: “oppose the sale on national-security grounds, pointing to Aecon’s widespread involvement in critical infrastructure projects from nuclear energy to pipelines, transit and hydro-hydroelectric projects such as the massive Site C project in British Columbia.” Puzzling, though. Why go to all the trouble of creating a fictitious website – bio and CV – and then use your real name? More puzzling? How could a Bay Street law firm that has counted at least five state-controlled enterprises of the Chinese government among its clients – “tools of the Communist Party of China” no less – take on Beattie as a client? Goodmans boasts that its “Toronto office...offers foreign and domestic clients a full range of services and expertise in all major areas of business law.” One Hong Kong-based partner, Felix Fong, is a member of the 400-member 2017 Selection Committee for the purposes of electing the Chief Executive for Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Hong Kong members to the People’s Congress of China. He’s also a director of China Overseas Friendship Association, a governmental organization of the People’s Republic of China. According to its promotional material, Goodmans has assisted “a Canadian public company with the acquisition of oil and gas interests in Hebei and Sichuan provinces – including the negotiation of joint venture and production sharing agreements
with Chinese government agencies – and the negotiation of a strategic alliance agreement with China International Trust & Investment Corporation to develop oil and gas projects worldwide.” It represented China Huaneng Group, China’s fifteenth largest state-owned enterprise, in Canada, acted for China International United Petroleum and Chemical Co., assisted China.com, handled the syndicated note financing to develop CSH Gold Mine for China Gold International and represented “a PRC company and the Bank of China in connection with Canadian legal proceedings.” Before Ottawa approves the CCCC takeover, there’s some new questions that need to be asked in light of Beattie’s shenanigans. How exactly did Beattie – a former fleet manager in the public works department of Caledon, Ontario facing criminal charges – end up as a player in this $1.5 billion proposed acquisition, and why? Who paid the legal and lobbying bills, Beattie or a third-party? And if Beattie did, was he later reimbursed by a third-party? You sure as heck know it wasn’t pro bono for firms that can charge up to $600 per hour. Beattie’s status with Navigator may still be up in the air, although a national newspaper quoted from an email its executive chairman Jamie Watt sent: “We are proud of the success we have had on this matter.” Meanwhile back at the executive offices of BC Hydro, officials may want to hold off signing any contracts with the AFDE Partnership until this has all played out. Never hurts to know who you’re actually signing an agreement with. Who comes out looking bad in the whole Beattie affair? The opponents to the CCCC takeover, all tarnished by his deception. Who wins from all of this? The proponents. What a coincidence.
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NATIONAL CUPCAKE DAY was another smashing success for local entrepreneur Chevy Matthews. She was the Instigator and Chief of Operations for Wednesday’s cupcake dealings, and she had some help from her mom/ production & media manager Barb Haley. Helping on the production line were Master Cupcake Bakers Tyla Ventura and her mom Lisa; Jake Anthony and his mom Marichu; and Alyssa Chadwick and her mom Erin. They sold out of 180 cupcakes in two hours to raise approximately $450 for the BCSCPA, with a few more online donations still to count. “Thank you Peachland for supporting such a wonderful cause!!!” Haley said.
Shepherd’s Pie Cook Off Fundraiser VIEW STAFF Who cooks the greatest Shepherd’s Pies of all? Before 2016, the only logical answer to that question would have been Papa Keith Thom. But during that year at the
Shepherd’s Pie Cook Off Fundraiser for Silver Lake Camp – Chef Leigh dethroned him. She is the only person in history to ever beat Papa Thom in a Shepherd’s Pie contest. “I want my revenge,” he said about the 2018 cook off, which
will be happening on March 15. There will be two sittings – one at 5:30 p.m. and another at 7. Dinner costs $25 per person. Each diner gets to judge which Shepherd’s Pie is better. Make reservations by calling the Blind Angler Grill at 250-767-9264.
RDCO reviews 2017 and shares plans for 2018 VIEW STAFF The accomplishments made last year by the Regional District of Central Okanagan have become part of the 2017 Annual Review. Since last year was the 50-year anniversary for the Regional District, the report also highlights the organization’s rich history. “We provide interesting facts and figures while showcasing the highlights marked during 2017,” said communications officer Bruce Smith. “And we give resi-
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The other refurbished schoolhouse The ‘Gathering Peachland’s Past...’ historical display that was mentioned on last week’s front page will be happening at the Peachland Visitor Centre, not the Little Schoolhouse as previously stated.
dents a glimpse of our program plans for the rest of this year.” Not surprisingly, last year’s flood damage ate up a big chunk of the Regional District’s resources. “While a large effort will be made to repair millions of dollars in damage caused to several regional and community parks by last year’s flooding, in some cases we’ll take the opportunity during construction to make a few improvements to the park amenities.” Initiatives for this year include the completion of a $3.5-million outfall extension from Westside Re-
gional Wastewater Treatment Plant; co-ordinate and establish a Business Watch program in West Kelowna; produce a Central Okanagan Economic Profile and Industry profiles; implementing approved 2018 projects for the Regional Growth Strategy Priority Projects Plan; completing the final closure for the former Westside landfill; and overseeing and conducting the 2018 Local Government Election in October in the electoral areas for two Regional Board directors and School Board trustees. “While we’re the local government
for Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West Electoral Area residents, we also provide services such as Dog Control, Recycling, Regional Parks and the Regional Emergency Program to those people living in Kelowna, Lake Country, Peachland and West Kelowna,” Smith said. “We also provide specific services through agreements with the Westbank First Nation.” The 2017 Annual Review is available online at regionaldistrict.com and printed copies are available at the Regional District office in Kelowna.
NEXT STOP: PEACHLAND! The Kettle Valley Brakemen are planning a station stop in Peachland as part of their 2018 Railway Heritage Concerts. The show has been finetuned; new songs have been written; and a surprise ending has been added. Frontman Jack Godwin will be sharing his secrets with the audience about the most persistently asked questions of the band, and like always, their Peachland performance will be happening at the 50+ Activity Centre. It’s booked for the afternoon of March 11 and tickets have sold out in both of the past two years. Keep your eyes peeled in next week’s Peachland View for a full-interview article with Godwin.
Yard Waste Collection is back on!
T LID MUST BE CLOSED! CAR
Pick up every 2 weeks
March 1st to the end of No vember
Please do a post winter check up of your cart to ensure it contains only yard waste, no foreign matter.
ACCEPTED ITEMS:
We salute women everywhere who believe they can... so they do!
250-767-2500 • 1-877-767-2510 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY MARCH 8
No
flower pots, bags of any kind, rocks, soil, sod, pet waste, or kitchen scraps
3 Leaves 3 Branches 3 Prunings 3 Needles 3 Grass Clippings 3 Fruit Droppings 3 Size limitations apply For more info visit
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• Sprinkler start up and repair • Hot tub maintenance
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Peachland’s Dawg! • Basic yard work (grass cutting, flower and vegetable gardens)
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Numbers were skewed Dear editor: I read the latest attempt (“The Meaning of 57” Peachland View Feb 08”) by the Planning Dept to explain the 57 per cent figure they came up with at the recent Public Hearing to explain the level of opposition to the Peach Tree development. Turns out it wasn’t based on “the first 18 letters received” as previously reported in the View. Now, according to the latest article, the breakdown is as follows: “30 per cent in favour of five storeys, 16.7 per cent in favour at three storeys and 57.1 per cent opposed to the development (no indication of a correlation to the number of storeys provided).“ The first problem with this is that it literally does not add up. “Percent” is a number or ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. But 30+16.7+ 57.1=103.8.. It’s greater than 100, so the percentages reported can’t be right. What we do know is this: Of the 75 who spoke at Tuesday’s Jan 30 Public Hearing 66 (88 percent) were against the proposed amendment. A review of the four packages of written responses from the public presented for distribution at the
Public Hearing shows that in fact there were 182 written responses with 136 against the amendment and 46 for the amendment. In fact then, among the written submissions 75 per cent percent were opposed to amending the OCP, not 57 per cent. All 136 against the amendment said in their letters that they were in favour of retaining the present three storey limit OCP and/or building a three storey development. To sum, 75 per cent of Peachland written submissions (136/181) and 88 per cent of Peachlanders who spoke at the hearing (66/75) are against amending the OCP with respect to three storey building height on Beach Avenue. In addition, Peachland resident Jeff Davies, during his 3 minute alloted time to speak at the Public Hearing mentioned the Fire Marshall had said there were 350 people in the room and asked for a show of hands as to how many were for and against amending the OCP. Only 10 were for amending the OCP. The clear message from the Public Hearing is to build a three storey development. Randey Brophy Peachland
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Peachland
Classifieds Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship
BUSINESS SERVICES
Meets Monday at 7 pm (closed meeting) and Friday at 8 pm (open meeting). Call 250-763-5555 for more info
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Odd Job Jeff Long time Peachland senior recently retired. Will do: Yard work, Snow Shovelling, carpentry, painting, minor plumbing and electrical and anything else you may need. Call Jeff at
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AL-ANON F A M I LY GROUPS
Offer help to families & friends of alcoholics. Meetings in Penticton Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays; and in Summerland Thursdays. For more information: 250.490.9272 or Visit bcyukon-al-anon.org
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Peachland
Places of Faith Peachland United Church
St. Margaret’s Anglican Church
Sunday Services Contemporary Worship Service 9 a.m.
Traditional Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
Sunday School 10:30 am
Office Hours 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Monday to Friday
Ages 3 through Grade 6 www.gracelutherankelowna.com We are wheelchair accessible
Sunday Worship 2 pm
Lake Ave at 13th St 250-767-9237
with Pastor Steve Hobbs 250-460-2555
Sunday Mornings
for more information call John 250-767-2221
Wednesdays Sept to May
Rev. Robin Graves 4th Street & Brandon Ave
250-767-3131 www.stmargaretspeachland.org
10:30 am
Pastor: Ian McLean
4464 4th Street
(St. Margaret’s Anglican Church building)
all are
welcome
except large items and electronics.
Household items, clothing, linens, etc OPEN: THU, FRI, SAT 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Volunteer Needed Contact 250-767-3216
EMPLOYMENT
Join our Team!
The District of Peachland currently has seasonal employment opportunities for: • Parks Summer Student • Lifeguards • Head Lifeguard
Visit www.peachland.ca/employment for details
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Employers have work-athome positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MTor 1-855768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
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VINEYARD/ ORCHARD
labourers needed for BK Orchards Ltd. at 303 Log Chute Road, Peachland, BC, V0H 1X0. Duties will include planting, pruning, thinning, deleafing, suckering, tying and picking, as well as packing fruit. Wages are $11.35/hour plus vacation pay. Various contracts starting as early as March 15/18 and ending as late as December 15/18. No education or experience/skills required. Please call 250-498-7494 or fax resume to 250-767-3129
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“Let Us Worship Together”
9:30 a.m. Study, Coffee & Conversation
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CLASSIFIED ADS by noon Tuesdays
250-767-2206 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Tuesday Morning
LEGAL SERVICES
DISPLAY ADVERTISING (boxed): Mondays 4 p.m.
4421 4th Street
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PEACHLAND
BAPTIST CHURCH
Peachland United
Ladies Bible Study 9:30 am Dr. Gord Denison PASTOR
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CLASSIFIED AD RATES: Up to 30 words - $15.00; 20¢ each additional word. Per column inch $9.00 plus GST Garage Sale Ads include box and headline: $15.00 plus GST Home Based Business 1-Column Semi Display: $15 plus GST NOTICES: Weddings, engagements, birth announcements, cards of thanks, and other notices (min. charge) $15.00 plus GST up to 30 words, 20¢ each additional word.
Business display advertising rates on request. PHONE 250.767.7771 Fax: 250.767.3337 Email: admin@peachlandview.com Advertising Regulations: The Peachland View reserves the right to classify ads under appropriate headings and to separate and to determine the page location. The Peachland View reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement. All claims of errors to advertisements must be received by the publisher within seven days after the first publication. It is agreed by the advertiser requesting space that the liability of the Peachland View in the event of failure to publish an advertisement or in the event of an error appearing in the advertisement as published, shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for only one incorrect insertion for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect or omitted item only and that there shall be no liability in any event greater than the amount paid.
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Local Events and Activities Send the information for your Peachland event to admin@peachlandview.com
The Peachland Community Arts Council presents: An Intimate String Ensemble featuring members of the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra and the OSO Youth Orchestra on Saturday, March 10 at 5:00 pm. followed by dinner at the Gasthaus. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at the Art Gallery, Tuesday -Sunday. Tickets are limited so get yours early.
50+ Activity Centre presents : Kettle Valley Brakemen in Concert Sunday March 11 at 2 pm. Tickets $10 available at 50 + Activity Centre, Bliss Bakery & Bistro in Peachland, Cherry Pit Restaurant in West Kelowna, Peachland Pharmacy, Peachland Museum, and Peachland Dollar Store. The Peachland Wellness Centre, Wellness Circle presents: Housing Options in Peachland and West Kelowna on March 14th at 10:00 am at the
5672 Beach Avenue, Peachland 250-767-9133 Call for Info Office open Mon - Fri, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Every Thursday, 6:45 p.m. O G Doors open at 5:30 p.m
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Lotto License #103899
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Everyone over 19 years is welcome! Membership not required.
Newcomers welcome. Casual callers and sellers are still needed.
Kettle Valley Brakemen Sunday, March 11th at 2 PM Ticket $10.00 available NOW at:
50+ Centre, Bliss Bakery & Bistro, Cherry Pit Restaurant Westbank, Peachland Pharmacy, Museum and Dollar Store 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 SOCIAL 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 SOCIAL 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
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Peachland Wellness Centre. Everyone welcome. Goodies by donation. Watercolour Adult Workshop - a watercolour lesson with Frances Stocks. Frances shows and sells her work at the Peachland Gallery and is known for her painting of local scenes. This is the only watercolour workshop in this series and is limited to ten people. Sponsored by the Peachland Arts Council. Call Sharon to register 250-767-6556.
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 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 3rd Thur of each month 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 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. 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
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COMMUNITY
Peachland Chamber networks across province during BC Chamber Week JENN CLUTE
PEACHLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE In this column, the Peachland Chamber of Commerce shares news about our services, upcoming events and relevant member business news. If you have any important news to share with us, please let us know so that we can help spread the word. The best way to reach us is by sending an email to peachlandchamber@gmail.com. The chamber has had a busy start to the New Year! We are proud to welcome two new members, Bosley’s by Pet Valu and Unisus International School. You can find both members on Facebook – give them a follow and support
our new members. The conference room renovations are officially complete. The new additions include a personal work space with office amenities, coffee and specialty water station and gorgeous new artwork by local photographer Travis Oleniak. The room can be booked by chamber members, local organizations and notfor-profits. It’s the perfect space for team meetings, conducting interviews or presentations. You can reserve the conference room online on the chamber website or email. We are proud to announce that our new website launched JUST YESTERDAY, March 1st! We have a fresh look, new features and
membership representation that is clean and contemporary. We look forward to hearing your feedback! The Province of BC designated Feb 19th – 23rd as Chamber Week. We had several chamber members share their success stories as a business and their positive relations with the chamber for this social media campaign. We were able to connect and network with other BC Chambers and the BC Chamber of Commerce to share news about our members. Our March Business Made Social is on the 22nd at Back Door Winery in Summerland; co-hosted by Winelicious Tours. You will be able to check out the other scheduled chamber events online
March 1st. Did you know…Most consumers (59 per cent) think that being active in the local chamber of commerce is an effective business strategy overall. It is 29 per cent more effective, however, for communicating to consumers that a company uses good business practices and 26 per cent more effective for communicating that a business is reputable. To keep updated about our membership, events, breaking news and more, follow the Peachland Chamber of Commerce on Facebook (@ChamberPeachland) or Twitter (@PeachlandChambe). And welcome back to Patrick Van Minsel! Our Executive Director has returned from a much-deserved winter break.
Bring on Spring Fever at the local Boys and Girls Club PATRICIA BARROWS
After the freezing cold temperatures grams will be available at the Club and any of our other great programs, please contact us at 250-767-2515, peachland@ and snow over the past few months, the on Facebook. Here at the Boys and Girls Club, a sure obgc.ca, or stop by the Peachland Club staff at the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club in Peachland are way to kick off Spring is our Family Eas- at 5684 Beach Avenue. Activity calendars are available on excited to be planning ter Egg Hunt! On Saturday, March 31st for Spring – warmer from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., families are Facebook – Okanagan Boys and Girls weather, sunshine, and invited to the Club to hop into Spring Clubs Peachland - or can be picked up from the Club where you can stop in and take part in the fun. Spring Break! Activities will include face painting, a anytime for a tour of our beautiful CenAre you looking for fun activities for bouncy castle, and Spring crafts before tre and meet our great staff! your child over Spring the exciting Easter Egg Hunt in Cousins field. The Easter Bunny Break? If so, bring them to is even on his way to the Club for Email a picture and description of your pet to admin@peachlandview.com the Club! We are of- a visit! The cost is $5/child (ages South Okanagan/Similkameen SPCA fering a variety of 3 and up) and registration is reprogramming options quired by March 27th. Call 250-767-2515 to register. Volfrom March 19th -29th. Full day programs for unteer help is always appreciated; school age children, if you are interested in assisting in Kindergarten to grade decorating, hiding eggs, or helping 6, are available from children with crafts, please con8am-6pm Monday to tact the Club. Do you know of a teen who Friday; pre-registration is required. In addition claims that there is nothing to to fun in-Club activi- do? Thursday and Saturday nights ties and active games in from 4-7pm are just for youth ages the Community Centre 13+! They can come down to the gym, we will be visit- Club and participate in a variety Name: Edward Age: 9 Months ing Jump 2 It in West of activities or just hang out with ID 444934 Kelowna, and will be friends. We have computers, a TV Rabbit - Female American heading to the Kelowna & Play station, music, ping pong, Community Theatre to air hockey, fooseball, an awesome Edward has Sweet Edwards was left outside the experience a real sym- pool table, snacks, and fantastic SPCA doors with several other rabbits. He loves having staff! phony orchestra! space to hop around and show his joy. Lots of hay Teens can get homework help, For families looking and leafy greens. Edward is adjusting well to people for drop in programs, and can even gain leadership and we will continue our volunteer experience. The Boys and we believe he would quickly become a beloved popular Dinner Night and Girls Clubs of Canada also ‘cuddle bunny’ - with love and patience of course. on Wednesday evenings offers amazing Grade 10 and 12 and have added day- scholarship opportunities for Sponsored by: time activities and out youth who are actively engaged in Club programs. trips. For more information Spring Calendars for both our Full Day Camps and Drop In Pro- Break, the Easter Egg Hunt, or Rose Valley for Chloe has participated in activities at the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club in Peachland for Cats Only four years. Attending After School programs, Boarding, Day Camps, and Recreation Programs, some Shinedown & Special Guests of her favourite things have been spending of course! March 27 time with friends playing creative, imaginaSOUTH OKANAGAN EVENTS CENTRE tive games and going on exciting out trips such For peace of mind as swimming at Swim Bay in the summer and George Thorogood & The Destroyers and a happy cat, call: rock climbing. May 10 Through her leadership skills and caring SOUTH OKANAGAN EVENTS CENTRE nature, other children and staff at the Club Kip Moore & Special Guests appreciate how helpful Chloe is, and how she West Kelowna’s May 12 makes sure that everyone feels included. She Brett Kissel Full Service SOUTH OKANAGAN EVENTS CENTRE March 16 enjoys initiating activities, especially drawing Small Animal Hospital and craft projects as she is very artistic. Chloe PENTICTON TRADE & CONVENTION CENTRE Slayer & Special Guests also takes part in singing and soccer and has May 17 112-2476 Westlake Rd., West Kelowna V1Z 2V2 even shared her singing talents with us at the SOUTH OKANAGAN EVENTS CENTRE Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:30 pm; Saturday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Club. www.KelownaVet.ca The staff at the Okanagan Boys and Girls Tickets: Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), Club are so proud to recognize and celebrate charge-by-phone 1.877.763.2849, or online at ValleyFirstTix.com Chloe as the Club Member of the Month!
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It didn’t even take 10 years for Westside Curb Appeal to earn international acclaim. The Peachland renovation company had some of its fine work Featured in Benjamin Moore’s Autumn 2017 magazine. Find it in their portfolio, under the Highway 97 image at www.westsidecurbappeal.com. But no matter how much global recognition they may receive, “Our mission is to stay small,” says co-owner Denise Krahn, who launched the company with her husband Chris out of their Peachland home in 2008. The first products offered through Westside Curb Appeal were outdoor wooden structures known as pergolas—and the demand was originally driven by friends and neighbours who were intrigued by the one in the Krahn’s backyard. Before moving to the Okanagan, Chris and Denise had been honing their skills in the Manitoba countryside.
To offer a fresh take on the traditional farmhouse style, “We took our Prairie roots and mixed it with current trends,” says Denise. To keep up with market demand, they have since expanded to become a full renovation and remodeling company. “Throughout the 10 years there’ve been lots of ups and downs but we’re always consistent in the service we offer.” Denise said.