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This holiday season marks the first time the Peachland Little Theatre (formerly known as the Peachland Players) will present the community with two plays.

First on the agenda is Bedtime Stories (As told by my Dad) (who really Messed them up).

It’s a light-hearted comedy about a Dad who’s job is to tuck his three young daughters to bed. They all want to hear a story,

but unfortunately for dad, they want “made up stories” – not from a book.

This results in Dad telling three classic tales with his own twist on them. It’s a fun show for audiences of all ages, as parents will relate to this as they remember trying to put their own children to bed.

The cast is comprised of many regular actors and a new influx of younger children from our own community.

Bedtime Stories runs Friday, Dec. 8 at 7

p.m.; and two shows on Saturday, Dec. 8 and Sunday, Dec. 9 – both days will have a 2 p.m. matinee and 7 p.m. show.

The venue will be the 4th Street Place.

Tickets are on sale now at Peachland Pharmacy and the UPS store in West Kelowna.

Adult cover is $15 and only $10 for adolescents. Check out next week’s View to find out about the Peachland Little Theatre’s other December project, It’s A Wonderful Life.

You better not shout. You better not cry. You better not pout. I’m telling you why.

We will be closing early at 1 pm on Sat. Dec. 2nd for our staff Christmas celebration.

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HEAVEN ON EARTH – There’s a pretty spectacular view to be seen from the entrance of Greata Ranch.

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NEWS

Concerns over Hwy signage approaching Renfrew Condon funds lawsuit DAN WALTON EDITOR

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A car crash near Renfrew Road and Highway 97 last Friday night has nearby neighbour Kathleen North amplifying her demand that improvements be made to the intersection.

“I’ve been making calls for the past three years about that right hand turn,” she said.

As local drivers are well aware, Highway 97’s single

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southbound land splits into two as it leads up to Renfrew. The first 100-or-so metres of the lane is supposed to only be used for vehicles making a righthand turn onto Renfrew, but many drivers treat it like the passing lane has already begun.

The first and most prominent sign drivers will see indicates that a 1.3 km passing lane is about to begin.

Three signs later there’s one that explains how the lanes are supposed to be used, but it’s partially obstructed by another sign reading ‘End slide area.’

“People see the end of avalanche then they don’t look for anything else.”

North believes the highway would be safer without the sign notifying drivers of the passing lane.

“You don’t need to know 1,000 metres in advance that a passing lane is coming up, especially knowing somebody could get hurt.”

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lations with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, says “Safety is our top priority and clear highway signage is an important part of our safety program.

We thank this resident for sharing her concerns.

“While these signs do meet our current engineering safety standards, we will revisit the signage at this intersection with our ministry’s traffic engineers.”

Fire Chief Dennis Craig said last week’s accident involved two northbound

vehicles and was not a result of the confusing turning lane. But nonetheless, “People need to realize passing lane starts after the turning lane,” he said.

“People continually merge into that lane and go right through.”

He said crews were on scene for about an hour.

Three people were involved in the accident, two were released at the scene and the other was transported to the hospital for observation.

Hundreds of thousands of kokanee counted VIEW STAFF

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The province counted 182,500 kokanee in Lake Okanagan this fall.

“Stream-spawning kokanee totalled 28,500 and shore-spawning kokanee totalled 154,000 fish,” according to biologists working for the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development.

Elsewhere in the valley, 67,000 kokanee were counted in Kalamalka Lake, the highest return on record, and the run was largely dominated by shore-spawning kokanee. Down at Skaha Lake, kokanee and sockeye numbers totalled 32,000.

Over at Wood Lake, where kokanee were facing high rates mortality six years ago, 34,000 of the fish were counted. With such a high number recorded, the Ministry is allowing a fishery to continue operating on the lake.

Spawning conditions in the Middle Vernon Creek need improvement, so the Ministry is working in collaboration with the District of Lake Country, Oceola Fish and Game

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Club, and the Okanagan Indian Band to increase numbers.

“Kokanee are landlocked sockeye salmon found in all of the Okanagan main valley lakes. They represent a fishery resource and an important part of the natural ecosystem.

The ministry and its partners will continue efforts to restore spawning and rearing habitats and ensure the longterm health of kokanee populations.”

Coun. Terry Condon donated $20 to the Friends of Beach Avenue, the same group that filed a lawsuit against the District of Peachland last week.

The Friends have taken legal action to argue that PeachTree Village should not be allowed to go ahead.

They believe council doesn’t have the proper authority to override the Official Community Plan by allowing a five-storey development along Beach Avenue where it says two to three.

Over the weekend, Best Friend of Beach Avenue Randy Brophey posted on local Facebook groups to say that Condon had come knocking on his door to support the cause by making a $20 donation.

Condon, who in September was the only member of council to vote against PeachTree, confirmed earlier this week that he made the donation.

“You saw how I voted during the discussion about this,” he said. “The fact that I should support that particular set of values is entirely consistent with the way that I voted

Highlights from Tuesday’s regular council meeting

Peachland Visitor Information Centre (V.I.C.) Operating Agreement

Chamber of Commerce requested changes to the Visitor Information Centre Operating Agreement. Council approved Destination BC’s in-house train-

ing for all V.I.C. staff and volunteers, as opposed to external training. Council also approved annual reporting to be changed from within 3 months of the end of each fiscal year to within 5 months of the end of each fiscal year.

Council did not ap-

prove the request to have financial statements prepared by a bookkeeper instead of a professional accountant.

the side yard setbacks from 4.5m to 1.5m to allow construction of ground level solar panels at 6545 Vernon Avenue.

Development Variance Permit

Meeting With Minister Of Transportation And Infrastructure

Council approved a development variance permit to vary

Four more years?

VIEW STAFF With less than a year before Peachland’s 2018 municipal election, Mayor Cindy Fortin says her name will be back on the ballot.

As for the rest of council, half are in and half are still undecided.

The ones committed to running

again are councillors Pam Cunningham, Keith Thom and Mike Kent.

Councillors Terry Condon, Mario Vucinovic and Peter Schierbeck kept their plans private.

Municipal elections in British Columbia are scheduled for Oct. 20, 2018.

Council passed a resolution to request a meeting with the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure to discuss the following: • The construction of a Highway 97

by-pass to the west of Peachland starting at or near Greata Ranch in the south and terminating at Hwy 97C in the north, leaving the existing Hwy 97 as a designated scenic tourist route under municipal control; • The signalization of Trepanier Road and Hwy 97 intersection; and • The speed limit reduction on Hwy 97 through Peachland, from 90 kph to 70 kph

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Council amended the 2017 Financial Plan to include approved budget funding up to $315,000 for flood repair work including culvert, creek and road repairs to McKinnon Road.

throughout the entire length of that discussion.”

The set of values described by the Friends goes like this: “We are a group of Peachland residents in favour of development, but we simply want Beach Avenue to be developed in a manner consistent with the wishes of Peachland residents as already expressed in Peachland’s Official Community Plan, Neighbourhood Plan and Downtown Plan. We support the Official Community Plan—three storeys on Beach Avenue, not five.”

Mayor Cindy Fortin found Condon’s donation to be very disappointing and disturbing.

“I can’t comment on it any more right now because of the legal situation but I think everybody was surprised,” she said.

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Suggestions for District Council Dear editor: As we are now seeing, this “small group” of people comprising the “Friends of Beach Avenue” can have a pretty big impact. The only thing is, we are NOT a small group.

We do have a starting core of about 20 organizers and our fundraising campaign and information campaign is just starting. And we have hundreds of supporters.

There is another “small group,” that being our District Council which recently passed a re-zoning bylaw in direct opposition to an existing bylaw, our Peachland Official Community Plan. In opposing this recently passed bylaw, the Friends of Beach Avenue seek to keep our taxes down to a level appropriate to our community.

I am pretty sure that un-opposed growth has never reduced taxes, especially for those longer term residents and properties for which their infrastructure has long being paid.

Can anyone say that taxes have ever gone down because of rampant development?

If so, then Kelowna, Whistler and West Kelowna should not be raising taxes. Greater development causes greater taxes. It does not reduce taxes.

Sorry to get technical but here goes. I would like to point to the recent replacement of the Minto Street main water line to increase flows and pressure downtown and beyond. The 2017 capital budget line for that water main replacement was $290,000. I am not sure what the final bill was. (Please note that the protection of the source of the water is the most important factor for safe water). The district waived the Development Cost Charges (DCCs) for the new Senior’s housing.

Does this mean that all of the Peachtree DCC’s were to have been used on this one budget item?

Peachtree DCC’s payable to Peachland are to be about $15,000 per multiple unit and $46 per square meter to give a total of $150,000 plus $43,000 or a total of $193,000 roughly. We are already $100,000 short.

We are told that other developments through their DCC’s are going to make up the shortfall. But they too will insist that their DCC’s go to pay for their required infrastructure deficiencies.

So who makes up the shortfall?

Homeowners, that’s who, and we are paying 95 per cent of the Peachland property taxes!

These DCC’s have recently been reviewed but they are not payable at a level that will meaningfully contribute to required infrastructure upgrades. In an era when lots are selling upwards of $300,000, it is reasonable to advocate for a greater contribution to Peachland infrastructure.

An Affordable Housing Contribution Policy and a Housing Opportunities Reserve Fund was implemented on March 25th 2014 at the Peachland Committee of the Whole. There does not seem to be a commitment to this policy. We have had no requirements from Council to set aside monies or land from recent development projects.

How about some land banking on behalf of future requirements?

How about some housing for all of the folks that work in our restaurants and shops so that they can move their young families here and provide for a more complete community?

And how about respecting and obeying the Peachland Official Community Plan?

After all, our District Council is supposed to be here for the people of this community and not for people in the development industry.

Thanks for reading this letter.

Lloyd Sotas Peachland

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PeachTree will lighten up a rather dull village

Dear editor:

For what it is worth, I like the PeachTree Village project and commend the Mayor and Council for approving it.

While maybe a tad high, I think it will lighten up a rather dull village. I have lived in Peachland for over twenty three years and the only highlight I can remember was when the Gasthaus Restaurant added a Pub building in the Village some years ago.

I see that the Friends of Beach Avenue have become an associa-

tion. Good for them. Perhaps now that they are more official, and being “Friends of Beach Avenue,” they might tackle the matter of the continuous speeding on Beach Avenue ever since Peachland made Beach Avenue a 30 kph speed limit about eight years ago.

One day I think someone will be killed or seriously injured by a speeder on Beach Avenue, as there are many. Mark my words.

Larry Weisgarber Peachland

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You call yourselves ‘Friends’?

To Friends of Beach Avenue association: First of all...

I want to know how you can post a go fund me page asking for money???

Who in their right and sound mind is going to donate money to your cause when we the taxpayers will end up paying for this if it goes to the Supreme Court.

Secondly...

It seems absurd to me that you would “sue” the town you live in and will continue to live in. Isn’t that like getting a divorce but still living with your ex spouse????

People, people, people......

No matter how many stories this building is or was intended to be ... let’s face it you just don’t want any new devel-

opment in our town.

And thirdly...

You are having your meeting in a building that belongs to the same town you are suing????

Is that not hypocrisy?????

Perhaps you should have had your meeting outside of the district ... just saying!!!!!!

Denise Hurd Peachland

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Pessimistic about the pier

What wonderful, caring people live in this unique quaint town that we call home Dear editor: After attending the Wellness Centre Open House it reinforced to me what wonderful, caring people live in this unique quaint town that we call home.

Below is an extract from an article I contributed to the Peachland Visitor Guide, 2017. I wrote the feature for people thinking of moving to Peachland as this attribute was something never highlighted to us by the realtors we consulted when considering moving here.

The open day of the

Wellness Centre which showcased its many wellness programmes and activities is the Epitome of my below description of what it means to be a Peachlander:

“Being a Peachlander means you need never be lonely or be bored as there’s always an organization who could do with your help or could help you. You can pop out for a lakeside walk and end up dancing the night away to live music at one of the lakeside restaurants, or go straight to the ‘Letters to the Editor’ page in the Peachland View to see if yours or a friend’s letter has

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been printed (Editors say how endearing it is to get so many letters from residents who care so passionately about their town). Finally, being a Peachlander means you live in the most beautiful place, with the kindest, most caring, welcoming people you will ever get to meet”

In fact, I am sure if there was a survey, Peachland would have more non-profit clubs and volunteer organizations, per capita, than any other town in Canada.

Gill Evans Peachland

Dogs need to be segregated on beaches Dear editor: Re: What we tolerate, we perpetuate, Nov. 24 I’m writing in support of a reader who wrote to the editor last week, regarding mixing dogs with people on the beaches in Peachland & why do we need this?

I totally agree with all of his issues relating to this topic. Why do we want to have dogs peeing & pooping where people are playing on the beach?

And we all know that all dog owners clean up after their animals. I came home one day, guess what, the REGIONAL DISTRICT approved a DOGGIE BEACH practically across the street from our home.

Yes you heard right, not the Municipality of Peachland, but the Regional District.

Here’s my second surprise, we were not asked our opinions about the aforementioned DOGGIE BEACH, it just appeared. Our neighbours were not consulted.

Worse, the signage for it appeared opposite to the end of our Beach Avenue residence, giving dog owners the point of view that the Dog Beach was on the same beach that people populated.

My third shock, the hardest one to swallow or get, is that the Doggie Beach was named after Todd’s Tent Town.

Huh? This is not the place

for a Doggie Beach, and I’m certain that given the opportunity myself & our neighbors would have said no thank you to a DOGGIE BEACH on our public beach.

I’m left with questions: since when do these kinda intrusions happen without input and since when does Regional District approve the installation of a Doggie Beach, inside the boundaries of Peachland?

There is photographic proof that people don’t follow signs. If you warn them that they are risking a fine, they are quick to tell ya to go F-off!

I’ve seen many arguments with bylaw enforcement staff, dog owners as well as

Cheers and Jeers

The opinion section of the Peachland View is about to get even better.

Introducing the Cheers and Jeers!

The Cheers and Jeers will be a regularly occurring feature that invites you to share light-hearted thoughts in a format of 75 words or less.

For example: Cheers to District staffers for having Peachland so well prepared for the Annual Light Up celebration

Anybody can be named in a Cheers so long as it’s not facetious.

As for Jeers, it’s fair to criticize public figures like Justin Trudeau and Charles Manson. But if you wish to publicly condemn anybody who might actually read the Peachland View, you have to do it the old-fashion way by writing a letter to the editor with your name signed at the bottom.

To share your Cheers or Jeers in the paper, send them via email to editor@ peachlandview.com.

other folks involved in bylaw and alcohol infractions.

I agree that your staff need support, I’ve seen them challenged and overwhelmed.

J. Skarbo Peachland

I contend that the handicapped fishing pier at Peachland’s Heritage Park is NOT a good idea for the following reasons: • The ongoing cost will be on the taxpayers, when it is turned over to the Municipality, plus the ongoing wheelchair toilet costs.

• Creation of a handicapped facility requires special toilet facilities in the park as indicated by Cory Gain in Jan 26 council meeting. Taxpayers already have infrastructure repair costs that we cannot afford (water reservoirs, roads, asbestos pipe leaks etc).

• There are very few game fish (trout) there. During the 2016 Fishing Forever event “only ONE trout was caught by about 40 anglers. It is also between two, very busy summer power boat facilities. (What are the ramifications of that?)

• Handicapped parking requires larger parking spaces and would remove existing spaces used by downtown business customers.

(Businesses pay the taxes not their customers! Parking is a serious seasonal problem, why make it worse.

• The cost once was estimated at $160,000. I suggest that it will be two to three times as much. The more it is, the more maintenance TAXPAYERS will have to pay to maintain

it when it is turned over to the Municipality. Ask Yacht Club members about their maintenance costs.

• The water may be too deep, and the huge rocks of the shoreline, too difficult for pilings to be driven there.

There already is a ‘day wharf’ there that could be used with simple modifications. Why not try it and see if a new wharf expense is warranted?

• There is a far better location for a ‘wheelchair wharf’ at the park by Trepanier Bridge. There are trout there too. There is far less traffic.

There are wheelchair bound tenants in the 110 unit apartment nearby that would use it. Where are the amenities for them? Nearby is the only Peachland campground too. (Todd’s) • The previous ‘wheelchair’ facility, a ramp into Swim Bay did not work and cost a lot of money. It is an ongoing cost rather than an asset (Prevailing waves and shore action was overlooked).

Richard Smith Peachland

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that Council will hold a Public Hearing on: Tuesday, December 12th, 2017 at 6:30 pm Council Chambers in the Peachland Community Centre 4450 – 6th Street, Peachland, BC Council will hear from persons who deem their interest in property to be affected by the following bylaw amendment: Bylaw No. 2203, 2017 to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2100, 2014 as follows: THAT Schedule “B” – Zoning Bylaw Map be amended by: Changing the zone designation of Lot 5 District Lot 220 Osoyoos Division Yale District Plan 5230 from “R-1 Single Detached Residential” zone to “RM-4 Multi-unit Residential” zone as per Map “A” attached to and forming part of the Bylaw, as shown below: Approval of the Bylaw will support the development of multiple dwelling units in a single building.

Applicant: New Town Services

Civic Address: 4364 Beach Avenue

Subject Property

The public may review copies of the proposed Bylaw, Council reports and related material at the Municipal Office, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Monday to Friday excluding Statutory Holidays, from November 24, 2017 to December 12, 2017.

In order to be considered by Council, concerns must either be expressed in writing or presented in person at the Public Hearing. Written submissions may be delivered to the District of Peachland Municipal Office or emailed to the Corporate Officer, to corporateservices@peachland.ca All written and emailed submissions must be received by 4:00pm on December 12, 2017 and will become part of the public record.

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Canada Revenue Agency is running amok under Liberal government DAN ALBAS

MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT Dan.Albas@parl.gc.ca In last week’s report I referenced some of the challenges single parents, particularly single moms, were facing with the Canada Revenue Agency in receiving their Canada Child Benefit (CCB) support.

Since that report I have heard of literally dozens of more cases that illustrate the severity of this problem.

This matters because in many cases, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), with often dubious information at best, will send out an advisory informing a single parent that their marital status has been arbitrarily changed to married or common-law.

Typically this occurs because an ex-spouse has left the marriage and has not filed a change of ad-

dress; often to avoid being found as child/ spousal support payments are not being made either.

I have heard from many single mothers, the great lengths they have gone to attempt to prove an ex-spouse is no longer living at the same address. Even in cases where a restraining order is present, the CRA may still refuse to change the status of the single parent in question.

What is most troubling about this conduct from the Canadian Revenue Agency is essentially single parents are being treated as guilty.

The important Canada Child Benefits are being withheld, denied or reduced until such time they can prove to the satisfaction of CRA that they are innocent. Only then do they receive the benefit to which they are entitiled.

I would submit nowhere else in Ca-

nadian society would we accept a presumption of guilt to deny single parents benefits that help care for children.

Yet I have witnessed evidence that demonstrates the Canada Revenue Agency is doing precisely that and it is wrong.

Keep in mind - in cases where fraud can be proven and established by CRA - the agency has the ability to garnishee wages, bank accounts and other assets. I mention this as I believe Canada Revenue Agency has sufficient tools to deal with fraud. They do not need to penalize single parents and label them guilty without due process.

From a political standpoint, this is all part of a disturbing trend.

In the last few months, the Canada Revenue Agency has attempted to go after staff discounts, began

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denying significant numbers of Type 1 diabetes applicants their Disability Tax Credit and now single parents, most often single mothers, are being targeted.

Although the Canada Revenue Agency may not give many single parents the benefit of the doubt, I will offer the benefit of the doubt that the Trudeau Liberal Government has not sanctioned these actions.

I will also publicly pass on that the Minister of National Revenue’s office has recently reached out to my office suggesting they are well aware of this problem.

However I will also state that the Minister of National Revenue must get this agency under control, or the Prime Minister is going to need to find a new Minister who can.

My question this week: Do you think it is fair that Canada Revenue Agency can unilaterally change the marital status of

a single parent thus potentially penalizing the Canada Child Benefits and essentially say “prove us wrong”?

Fighting PeachTree Dear editor: I read the article about a group planning to fight the Peachtree development in court (Friends of Beach Avenue form to legally challenege District’s PeachTree decision, Nov. 24). I haven't been in Peachland long enough to discover who is, or is not, corrupt. So I can't make any assertions in that regard.

I will say up front that there are no politicians that I like (other than Senator Trey Gowdy of South Carolina), but I do know Canadian law well enough to know that on the basis of what I've read in your paper, the action would fail rather quickly.

I am not convinced that society, generally, has enough IQ points to save itself. Little has changed since the days of the Roman empire.

And, thanks to social media, mainstream media, and an educational system that espouses the myth that everyone is equal, people today have a distorted sense of reality. As a result, people tend to believe what they've been propagandized to believe. Talk to anyone on the street and ask them about US politics!

They'll immediately begin dumping President Trump. They hate him, but they can't tell you why. They can only tell you what they feel.

They have no proof. If you offer them proof that Trump is the best president in US history, these folks will come unglued on you. They will attack you personally. Your point of view offends their political narrative.

These folks haven't bothered to find out what the nearly 1,800 sealed indictments sitting in Washington are all about.

They won't talk about the dozens of Democrats that are being driven into oblivion because of sexual assaults, money laundering, influence peddling, and pay-to-play schemes! These people will face a real shock once Hillary is finally indicted and jailed.

But I digress.

Back at home here in Peachland, my advice to this group would be to go after the two politi-

cians that had dinner with the developer. Find out if they voted for the project. If these two did not recuse themselves from the vote, then you have your wedge in the door.

You can't be wined and dined by the developer, and then also cast your vote for him when the time comes. It doesn't work that way. So, what was the vote count that passed this project?

Start there.

Secondly, the developer did himself no favours by deliberately hiding certain aspects of the building design. He was fine with a full page 3-D spread covering the front side of the building. But where was the 3-D look at the backside of that building?

Show us what people living behind the building would see as they gazed out toward the lake!

Was this error of omission a deliberate act of deceit? By failing to show the full impact of the building, did the developer unfairly bias the outcome of the vote? Would the vote have been the same if everyone could have seen the massive back wall of this development? Legally, the vote was procured under a cloud of obfuscation.

For the record, I love the look of the building.

Architecturally, I think it is brilliant. What I am offended by is a system so messed up that we even have to be talking about it today. I also think that people need to be more proactive.

I've said it before, but we need a "people's early warning system"! Get off your collective asses, get online, and take more control of your community, or your politicians will run it into the ground - and NOT for nefarious reasons, but for reasons that they will only hear from those lobbying for new things. They won't hear from you until like today... it's too damned late!

Peachland councilors are your employees.

The way I see it, they are completely unsupervised.

Who runs a organization like this? They must reflect the will of the people.

Nick 'Rambo' Walsh Peachland

DECEMBER 1, 2017

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DAN WALTON

A REWARDING RAFFLE – Earlier this week, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Women’s League awarded the raffle winners from their Christmas Fair on Nov. 25. Shown left to right are Christmas Fair raffle committee chair Martha Jenkins, third place winner Shirley Duckitt (who won a grocery hamper), and IGA store manager Roger Annis. The first place winner of a beautiful quilt was Rudy Seewald, and coming in second place was Polly Shepherd, who was awarded $350 cash. The rest of the money raised by the Catholic Women’s League is donated to different charities within the Okanagan.

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Open House: Artisan Market, Stories, Bat Chats and Crafts

4:30-6:00 pm

Open House: Artists of the Okanagan, Seasonal Refreshments

6:00-6:15 pm

Walk with us in a Glow Parade to Heritage Park

6:15-6:30 pm

Welcome and Official Countdown to the Light Up

Heritage Park

6:30-7:30 pm

Musical Entertainment, Kid Energy Zone (Fortis bc), Face Painting, Hot Refreshments, Games, Bouncy Castle, Photo Booth, Fireworks, Sparkle Tattoos, Visit with Santa and more!

Heritage Park

Boys & Girls Club Visitor Centre at Historic School Art Gallery at Historic School Boys & Girls Club to Heritage Park

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BUSINESS & COMMUNITY

Safe, affordable and luxurious Driving to the Kelowna Airport can be a nightmare without the help of WestCabs.

At WestCabs, we take away the stress of traffic and parking by taking Peachlanders straight from their home to the YLW. We’re very fortunate to have two gateways, Coquihalla and YLW provide our communities with a high to moderate volume of tourists regularly. The Coquihalla connector is close to both communities, YLW how ever is distant. WestCabs goal is to make YLW accessible to Peachland and West Kelowna at low fares so these communities can benefit from tourist volume as well as become accessible for locals.

Our six-passenger fleet was designed to reduce the cost of fare, by the total fare divided by the number of passengers.

WestCabs all-wheel drive fleet is specially designed for severe winter weather, as Peachland and West Kelowna residents reside in vehicle de-

More compensation coming for small businesses affected by wildfire season VIEW STAFF

manding terrain during the winter to early spring. Our hybrid Lexus Sedan fleet aids in keeping our Okanagan environment clean and in our SUV’s we burn clean diesel (Bluetec) which also keeps our environment in mind as we serve our communities.

Our wheelchair accessible fleet is ready to serve when requeste. WestCabs drivers have gone through disability sensitivity and safety courses to ensure the quality of service.

WestCabs is conveniently available to serve the communities through our 24 hr dispatch, for those that prefer an app we give the conve-

nience to download ours on google play and apple store.

Which allows the customer to prepay, book, select and track their cab. Bookings can also be done by email.

WestCabs fare (meter) starts at $3.50 and is $2.25 per kilometre after. These fare rates are approved by Passenger Transportation Board. We also give a 10% discount to seniors and students.

All WestCabs passengers also have the option to use our complimentary WiFi during their travelling.

Contact us by calling 778-754-8888, or toll free1-855-829-taxi (8294). www.westcabs.ca

Are you a business owner who got screwed over because of the worst-ever wildfire season British Columbia just experienced?

The provincial government has teamed up with the Canadian Red Cross to offer more financial assistance, and they’re taking applications now.

“The continued success of local businesses and the people who support them is key to a swift and effective recovery from any disaster,” Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth said. “This financial assistance underscores the ongoing commitment of the Province and the Canadian Red Cross to supporting post-wildfire recovery efforts.”

Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development Doug Donaldson said that “We’re committed to helping small businesses get back on their feet with this funding, because when businesses thrive, communities can start to recover.”

Financial assistance will at least partially compensate for uninsured losses, insurance deductibles, minor repairs, clean-up, equipment and occupational training expenses. Whether or not a

business owner is eligible depends upon individual needs which are brought to the consideration of the Canadian Red Cross.

“Small businesses are a vital part of our communities and B.C.’s economy,” Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology Bruce Ralston said. “This second phase of funding for businesses, non-profits and Indigenous entrepreneurs who have suffered losses from this year’s unprecedented wildfire season could provide them with much-needed additional financial support.”

“Although the emergency phase of the wildfires has passed, the road to recovery can be long,” Canadian Red Cross vice-president for B.C. and Yukon Kimberley Nemrava said. “Thanks to generous individuals, governments, community groups and corporate partners, the Red Cross can provide this Support to Small Business program that will further assist people and their communities to recover after this disaster.”

The second phase of applications for the small business program, which offers up to $18,500 for eligible businesses, are being accepted until April 6, 2018.

Eligibility requirements are listed online through redcross.ca/ bcfires/smallbusiness.

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Pot pre-emptively prohibited in Peachland VIEW STAFF With the prohibition of marijuana set to end across Canada, Peachlanders might not get to enjoy it right away.

Drug dealers will be able to maintain their marijuana monopoly in Peachland if amendments aren’t made to a bylaw

which will prohibit retail sales of reefer within the District.

“We will have total control over where cannabis dispensaries are located in our fine village,” said Coun.

Keith Thom.

If Peachlanders show an appetite for local marijuana, and then an ideal business application is brought forward, “We will

form a bylaw that’s suitable for our community or zoning,” said Mayor Cindy Fortin.

“It’s not to say we’re never going to allow zoning for it, but as long as it’s illegal we’re going to keep things where they are,” she said, adding that she’s looking forward to a public hearing on the topic.

Doing the math on PeachTree DCCs VIEW STAFF The construction of PeachTree Village will cost its developers thousands of dollars in development cost charges (DCCs).

“According to our DCC Bylaw, PeachTree will pay to Peachland, $11,525 per multiple family unit in DCCs and $30.88 sq. metre for the commercial space,” said District CAO Elsie Lemke.

“Of that amount, $3,628 per multiple family unit and $5.55 per sq m. for commercial space is directed to

water transmission projects.”

The money PeachTree spends on DCCs will be directed towards several projects which are listed in the DCC Bylaw Background Report.

Lemke said there’s over $21,938,546 worth of water system capital projects that will require funding from development.

“There are also $9,559,263 in roads system capital projects, $24,020,000 in water treatment system capital projects, $4,4389,880 in sewage system projects, $2,826,064 in parks projects,” she said.

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He has warmed up and toured with numerous stars–some of them being Ray Charles, Steve Martin, Ray Price, K.D. Lang, and Crystal Gale.

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The Frontier Adventures of a Young Girl AKA The Mystery Girl of early Peachland RICHARD SMITH

PEACHLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY We don’t know her name, or the love of her life, he is referred to only as R. M. A. Those initials appear again and again, pen written, above pictures in a photo album, now crumbling with age and images faded to brown. It has nevertheless been carefully saved and stored for over a hundred years. It is a glimpse into an exciting chapter of her life and that of the little lakeshore village she called, for a short time, home.

I am tired of my life in Brandon, the endless prairie, the blizzards and the long, bitterly cold winters. My future here seems as bleak as the landscape. I shall uproot myself from this spot, and, come spring, head for the Canadian West. How far west? How far does the C. P. R. go? Is there a pot of gold at the end of my journey? It’s said gold mines are there. Will I meet a new man? I certainly hope so.

I am committed. I have given my notice. By March 1906 I am out of a job. Two large wooden trunks made by the local cabinetmaker hold all my settler’s effects. I can’t wait to start filling them. What will I need? Study Eaton’s catalogue.

Western working clothes for women are a scarce commodity.

I will be feeding, grooming and riding western horses. I may have to shoot a rifle – and that frightens me. I don’t fancy killing animals for food. My independence is tested just crossing the country on the train. I must stop dreaming and attend to my affairs – sell my little house, give my furniture away to friends and downsize to two trunks.

Stocking up on darkroom chemicals, I make certain that no damage can harm my beautiful little wood and brass camera.

Before packing it I take shots around town to be sure it works and my print developing skills are honed. My friends pose in front of their homes and I promise them the picture I take.

They like the idea. My darkroom techniques are improving with practice.

The day has come, friends see me off, with many tears of friendship and happiness. I tuck their little parting gifts

says. I will start tomorrow, looking for a builder. In the meantime I head off to the livery stable for a nice gentle horse to ride to the new lot. I am so lucky to get a wonderful mount I name “Tige”. Off we go across a shady rushing creek, up a well worn wagon trail, to a mountain top and along the sandy forest trail to my new lot. The sun shines, wildlife abounds and the scenery is fascinating. I survey the panorama view from this spot and stake my claim to a building plot for a small log home. Two weeks to build they say? Let’s get started, I can hardly wait. In my mind the garden is planted, fruit trees are flowering and a cute little pathway of white rocks leads to the outhouse.

• Editor’s Note: Keep an eye out in next week’s paper for Part 2 of the Mystery Girl’s diary and more of her portraits

PHOTOS BY THE MYSTERY GIRL OF PEACHLAND

carefully away, reminders of home. “Yes, yes, of course I will write.” I may even send a photo or two. They ask, “Where are you going?” I reply, “Wherever the C. P. R. takes me. To the middle of British Columbia.” I have a secret place in mind from a brochure. If it reaches my expectations I will send the surprising news home. The massive locomotive blows smoke, steam and cinder dust in great clouds expressing its anxiety to get moving. Good-bye Brandon, hello wild west, are you ready for me? the farm girl. A cowgirl? I can handle it.

Flat as far as the eye can see, day after day, the vast Canadian prairies and finally far in the distance the Rockies winding up the Eastern side and winding down B. C.’s continuous mountains, tunnels, river rocks, and little stations.

It really is magnificent. Each day my excitement builds but what have I got myself in for? Lush valleys appear and down a valley we go to a pretty little town on a very big lake. Waiting, and rumbling at the huge wharf is a magnificent white C.P.R. paddle steamer, not an ocean liner, but close. There is a circus of horses, teamsters and freight wagons for the transition of train to ship. The dining room shines with silver, white linen and fine china. I enjoy the lunch; another adventure is about to begin. Thumpsplash! Thumpsplash! is the rhythm of the gigantic paddle wheel. The little log homes and tents along the shore greet us with the wisps of smoke from their chimneys as the great white swan glides past. Here and there a settler waves. If a big wharf appears in the distance we will stop, a few minutes and “All aboard!” yells the purser in his commanding blue uniform. We’re off again. I see this is the freight and passenger lifeline of this lake as only horse and wagon trails appear through the trees from farm to farm. The hilltops have a frosting of snow but it is warm and calm today.

Spring is coming fast. Far off in the distance is my destination. Am I ready for it? I have no choice, as it looms large off the starboard bow. Rugged, burly freight handlers move a pile of equipment, boxes and chests, including mine, to the exit ramp doors. A crowd of townspeople has formed far below on the dock. I see the children first, in their Sunday best and waving frantically. Their Mom is with them as I rush down the gangplank to meet my old friends from Brandon. I try to take the whole scene in, but there will be many times in the future to do that. Up into the heavy wagon with the fine team of horses, go my trunks. Get aboard! I do, with the children taking turns on my lap as we bounce down the muddy street to the end of the village. This weary traveller from so far away is a great novelty to everyone. The questions come fast and furious.” Yes, everyone in Brandon is fine.” Here I will stay while I become familiar with the area and find a permanent place to build a cabin. I am already happy with the little community along the lakeshore. Friendly people and building activity are everywhere. My bedroom is a wall tent with a wooden floor and walls, close to the back outhouse. A little woodstove at one end takes off the night chill. It’s clean and cute inside. The family dog will be overnight company on his mat by the stove.

A stray cat inspects an intruder in his territory and leaves. No mice here is a bonus.

In the morning I walk the plank boardwalk down to a little board and batten land office. The helpful agent has just the home site for me a few miles out of town, quiet, flat, nice neighbors, and building materials free all around – trees for logs, just waiting to be cut. “There are many young men glad to help build your cabin”. When do you want to start?” he

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Elvira was left behind at a rental house in the cold with multiple litters of kittens. We do not know what else happened in her short life before she came to the shelter but despite all her hardships she is an amazing kitty. Full of love and just wanting a warm home and frequent snuggles is all she hopes for.

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Explosion of outstanding artistry in Peachland and beyond CHRIS BYRD

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL editor@peachlandview.com

The Grill will be sizzling down at the Waterfront tonight! Yes, it’s another Sip N’ Paint night! This one’s with Roberta Farrelly who’ll teach you the fundamentals of painting a beautiful fall scene using a sea sponge (materials provided), all the while imbibing wine and taking a bite on a scrumptious appie. Call the restaurant at (250) 767-3255 to reserve a $40 seat before 6 pm (if you’re not too late).

With the first snowfall behind us and the busy holiday season shortly at hand the Christmas arts and crafts fairs are priming up. And so it is this Wednesday, November 29th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., that the Peachland Art Gallery will herald its second Annual Christmas Artisan Market.

This is a showcase market with carefully selected high quality items of pottery, woodcrafts, handcrafted jewellery, glass, sculpture, textile art and unique fine art pieces including Christmas decor items that will make your season sparkle. Drop in—absorb the spectacular art of the Artists of the Okanagan exhibition while shopping at the same time. By the way, images of some of the art work are now on Facebook for you to enjoy.

Friday, December 1 is Peachland’s Christmas Light-Up, of course, with its parade and fun and games at Heritage Park and I’ll leave you to look up all the details elsewhere but here is the general programme. The Art Gallery will extend

its hours from 4:30 to 6 p.m. serving light refreshments, hot chocolate and cookies for children. At 6 p.m. they’ll hold a Glow Parade down to Heritage Park.

Your children will also find lots of creative activities at the Pre-parade Children’s Party next door at the Boys and Girls Club with crafts, face painting, and a sing a-along from 4:30 to 6 p.m. before light up in Heritage Park. Also next door, the Visitor Information Centre partnering with the Bat Society, will hold a Peachland Indoor Artisan Market with children’s activities such as stories, bat chats, and crafts from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

On Saturday, December 2 the VIC’s Artisan Market will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Jetta Williams is holding a workshop on Portraiture at the Peachland 1898 Little Schoolhouse on Sunday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both new and experienced artists who wish to become more proficient at drawing the human face are invited to attend this workshop. A map of the face will be taught enabling them to draw the face with less of a struggle and with a great deal more fun.

Techniques in feature placements will be shown as well as the use of tools to ensure the correct shape of those features.

The cost is $65 prepaid which includes $25 worth of supplies – call 250-767-6556 to register or send an e-mail to themcphees@telus.net.

The Peachand Arts Council will be sponsoring a series of workshops in early January for people who would like to learn to paint. The course will be limited to 10 adults, and will be held in the

Little Schoolhouse on Brandon Lane from 1 pm – 4 pm, starting on Saturday, January 20. Please call Sharon to register 250-767-6556 or email the mcphees@ telus.net.

Now if you would like to extend your Sip N Paint experience overseas for the Fall of 2018, consider A French Village Experience being offered artists (and beginners), photographers, scrap bookers and journal writers. You could find yourself painting or sketching en plein air in the south of France from Sept. 5 to 15 in the company of others with itinerary, transportation and accommodation arranged for you should you wish. This is the third annual gathering for those interested in the charming village life of Southern France with its great food and wine.

Malcolm Johnson is a watercolour artist who is inspired by the light and colour of French villages (as were the Impressionists). He and his wife, Sallie, have spent the last twelve summers in their village house in Montagnac. If you are interested in a real artistic adventure please phone 250-317-9868 or email: salliejohnson@shaw.ca.

Lake Country Art Gallery is currently holding its 8th Annual Under 100 Exhibition with an impressive display of small original and affordable art work from over 65 Okanagan artists. The gallery is open every day during the exhibition from 10 to 4 pm until December 21. Certainly some artists familiar to the Peachland Art Gallery will have work on display in Lake Country. Expand your horizons, Peachlanders, and see what Xmas gifts lie elsewhere!

The highly regarded Musaic Vocal Ensemble will be performing A Christmas Collage at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Summerland on Saturday, December 9 at 2:30 pm and on Friday, December 8 at 7:30 pm at St. Saviour’s in Penticton. Tickets are $15 per person.

Anyone who loves singing and would be interested in joining the Musaic choir are encouraged to contact their new director Frances Chiasson at 250-8092153.

And then don’t forget the Many Hats heart-warming comedy presentation of A Nice Family Gathering in Penticton until Dec. 12 from Thursdays to Sundays at 8 p.m. with matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.

An intriguing collective of four artists has opened an exhibition at The Factory on St. Paul Street in Kelowna titled Everything Matters. Essentially a potpourri of sculpture, wearable art, and wall art, artists Amy Burkard, Sandra de Vries, Linda Freedman Katz and Noëlle Nadeau Khoo explore art’s aesthetics as well as functionality. The exhibition runs until February 17 from 9 to 4 weekdays, 10 to 4 Saturdays, but are closed on Sundays.

At this point I’m going to end this year’s newsletter writing. December is going to be full of arts activities most of which have already been accounted for well in advance. So see you in January.

Have a merry Christmas, a happy Hanukkah and (for Canadian Muslims on Friday) Eid Milad ul-Nabi! Enjoy your holiday season and may next year be one of happiness and good health!

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DECEMBER 1, 2017

Local Events and Activities Send the information for your Peachland event to admin@peachlandview.com

Peachland Light Up - Friday, December 1st. Various Locations, Pre-event Activities 4:30-6:00 pm, Glow Parade 6 pm and Light Up at 6:15 pm. Celebrate all that is great about Christmas in Peachland at this event featuring entertainment and activities in and around Peachland with a premier Light Up event at Heritage Park. Details on page 7.

Christmas Bake Sale - Hosted by St. Margaret’s Church. Saturday, December 9 at The Little School House. The Bake Sale will run from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm and will include, mince tarts, shortbread, butter tarts and other Christmas baking. We will also have a Coffee Corner, Prize Draws, Gifts, Handicrafts, & Needlework. Admission is free. The Little School House is

Santa Comes to Rose Valley Vet - Saturday, December 2nd from 3 pm to 5 pm. The doctors and staff of the Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital are happy to invite you, your pets and family to a Christmas open house. Both humans and pets will enjoy special treats. Family and pet pictures with Santa will be offered for free or by donation. All proceeds will be donated to the local SPCA.

located on Brandon Lane and 4th Street in Peachland.

A Canadian Christmas - Sunday, December 10 at 2 pm in the 50+ Activity Centre. This event is presented by The Peachland Variety Singers. The audience can take part in the Christmas carol sing along and enjoy refreshments after the concert.

Admission by donation. Come early as seating is limited.

5672 Beach Avenue, Peachland 250-767-9133 Call for Info Office open Mon - Fri, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

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Everyone over 19 years is welcome!

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Newcomers welcome. Casual callers and sellers are still needed.

Christmas Potluck Friday, Dec 15, 6 pm Blu Crew at 7pm

Turkey, Ham and fixings supplied

Variety Singers Concert

“A Canadian Christmas” Sunday, Dec 10, 2 pm Everyone Welcome!

you bring salad or dessert *If you are interested in becoming a Director give us a call* 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 BEGINNER SPANISH 10-11 am, Community Centre LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10:00 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 11:15-12:15pm, Community Centre MEDITATION GROUP 11:30 am-1:00pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

TAI CHI noon, 50+ Activity Centre NEEDLE ARTS/ QUILTING 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 1:00-3:00 pm, Community Centre CONTRACT BRIDGE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.0+) 3:00-5:00 pm, Community Centre SPIN, CORE, STRETCH 5:15-6:15 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 Centre 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 DROPIN & OPEN GYM (ages 9-12) 3-8 pm, Pick up available at Peachland Elementary School ZUMBA 5:15-6:15 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 Centre 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 PICKLEBALL DROP IN (3.0+) 11:00 am-1:00 pm, Community Centre PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1:00-3:00 pm, Community Centre SUNSHINE SINGERS 1:15 to 2:15 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre CHESS 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre CONTRACT BRIDGE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (3.0+) 3:00-5:00 pm, Community 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 Wednesday of the Month, 6:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

Christmas Is Coming To The Wellness Circle December 13th from 10:00 to 11:30 am. Bring your “Christmas Spirit” to the Wellness Circle. Many creative Christmas activities will be presented for your Yuletide enjoyment, songs of the festive season will be spreading the holiday cheer and maybe the “Big Guy” (Santa) might take time out from his toy shop to join us Peachlanders as we prepare for the holiday season.

Next Wellness Circle is January 10th, 2018.

Christmas Potluck Friday - December 15th at 6 pm at the 50+ Activity Centre. Turkey, ham, and fixings are provided. Please bring a salad or dessert to share, as well as your own dishes. Entertainment from 7-8 pm

by The Blu Crew, back by popular request.

CLOG DANCING 6-7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm, at the Little Schoolhouse LIONS DEN MEETING 7 pm, 2nd week and 4th week: 4440 5th St. Contact: Gary 250-767-3491 CENT. OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GRP 7 pm, Peachland Museum

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 PICKLEBALL DROP IN (ALL LEVELS) 5:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre BINGO 6:45 pm (doors open 5:30 pm), 50+ Activity Centre

SATURDAYS

THURSDAYS

FRIDAYS

FITNESS ROOM 7:15 am-8 pm, Community Centre YOGA (FOUNDATIONS) 8am, 50+ Activity Centre 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 Moved to Thursdays due to flooding, 1:00-2:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1:00-3:00 pm, Community Centre UKULELE (BEGINNER) 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

SUNDAYS

FITNESS ROOM 7:15 am-6 pm, Community Centre INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre 50+ FITNESS will resume in January at 9:15 am.

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

SUNDAY BREAKFAST 8-11 am, Peachland Wellness Centre PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10 am, United Church ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP 10 am, St. Margaret’s Church EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 10 am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 am, fellowship 11:30 am, 4204 Lake Ave. CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Centre THE PEACHLAND WALKING CLUB 1 pm. for details of the walk and meeting location visit www. 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

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

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COMMUNITY

Boys and Girls Club hosting Light Up pre-party PATRICIA BARROWS

OKANAGAN BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB - PEACHLAND Friday, December 1st marks the annual Peachland Community Christmas Light Up and the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club is excited to help kick off the festive season! From 4:30 to 6 p.m. the Club will be open to the community for the Pre-Parade children’s party. Activities include themed crafts such as Jingle Bell sticks, face painting, and a sing along with Papa Thom.

New this year is the Peachland Visitor’s Centre Open House where families can check out the Christmas Market and take part in Bat Chat. At 6 p.m. the Christmas Glow-Parade begins and children and families will follow Santa along Beach Avenue to Heritage Park where even more exciting festivities will be taking place including the much anticipated count down and light up at 6:15pm.

Heritage Park will be bustling with holiday cheer, entertainment, hot refreshments, a bouncy castle, face painting, and a family selfie photo booth for everyone to

enjoy. This wonderful free family event is offered by the District of Peachland—be sure to bundle up and come down to join the fun! For more details, see the Christmas Light Up ad on page 7.

With the holidays only a few short weeks away, Club staff are busy planning fun activities for kids and teens during Winter Break.

We will be offering a variety of great programs to keep kids busy from Dec. 27 to Jan. 6 including full day programs for 6-12 year olds as well as drop-in recreation programs and exciting out-trips. Contact us for more information or come by and pick up a calendar at the Club.

Take a moment to visit the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club website at boysandgirlsclubs.ca to learn about the great programs and services and special events offered across the Valley.

Our Facebook page, Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs -Peachland, includes program information and posts of the fun things we’ve been up to.

We also invite people to come by and check out our Club anytime to meet the staff and pick up our program and activity calendars.

As an active member of the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club in both Peachland and West Kelowna for the past four years, Hudson has enjoyed participating in many different programs while attending the After School and Recreation programs here in Peachland.

Hudson’s favourite activities are soccer, street hockey, and gym games.

He demonstrates amazing athletic skills and great sportsmanship.

He

recently attended a Vancouver Canucks game with his hockey team and was even interviewed on camera!

Hudson is also very imaginative, designing interesting Lego creations and art projects.

Other members describe Hudson as being nice, cool, a good friend, and really smart in school.

The staff at the Peachland Boys and Girls Club are very happy to recognize Hudson as our Club Member of the Month!

the Christmas House For the 10th straight year Beverley is opening her house to everyone from 1:00 until 6:00 on the 10th of December in support of the Peachland Food Bank. Much thanks also to Déjà Vu Gifts for their generous contribution to the day.

Bring along the kids and grandkids. It’s a feast of wonderful decorations, many beautifully dressed Christmas trees and a whole house filled full of the Christmas Spirit.

4750 Peachland Place 1 p.m. to 6th p.m. on Sunday, 10 December

For more information call 250-767-2409

Club Member of the Month – Hudson

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