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MLA Bill Barisoff and Mayor Keith Fielding last Thursday add ‘Completed’ to a highway sign advising of new traffi c lights being installed at the intersection of Hwy. 97 and Clements Crescent. Dave Preston photo
by Dave Preston
With the simple fl ip of a couple of switches, Mayor Keith Fielding and MLA Bill Barisoff ended Peachaland’s history last Thursday as one-light town.
A construction crew worked for several weeks to install the lights at the T-intersection of Clements Crescent and Hwy. 97. Starting midday Wednesday, the lights were turned on to fl ash yellow to highway traffi c and to fl ash red to traffi c on Clements.
At 2 p.m. Thursday, Fielding and Barisoff fl ipped the switch to change the lights to nor-mal operation. And not 10 seconds later, a car heading southbound on the highway fl ew through the fi rst offi cial red light at the inter-section.
No accident took place during the ceremo-ny and it’s a reduction in accidents that of-fi cials are hoping for.
“We’re very grateful to MOTI (the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure) for ris-ing to the challenge,” said Fielding, adding that the lights will mean a major difference to everyone in Peachland.
The district had been regularly asking for a light at the intersection, which connects Peachland Elementary School, some housing and Peachland Centre Mall to highway traffi c, when a fatal accident took place in the fall of 2010. The district pushed the traffi c light agenda and MOTI agreed to the request.
Originally, the district was to pay one third of the cost of the lights, but after a meeting between Fielding and Minister Shirley Bond, the ministry announced it would pick up the entire cost. Several members of the Hwy. 97 Task Force were also at the meeting with Bond.
Barisoff said Thursday’s ceremony was not his fi rst involving turning on a traffi c light. He said a similar situation took place when a light was installed in the north end of Pentic-ton and it was one of the biggest public turn-outs he had seen for such an event.
“It’s one of those things when you know it’s important to the local people,” said Barisoff.
Fielding noted the new traffi c lights will make the situation safer for people entering and exiting the school and mall.
The traffi c lights include an advance green arrow for northbound traffi c on the highway to turn left onto Clements Crescent. The ad-
Peachland now offi cially a two-traffi c-light-town
vance green arrow will only display after a sensor in the roadway is activated by a pass-ing car, according to a ministry offi cial.
There is also a new crosswalk across Hwy. 97 on the south side of the intersection and there is a button on a pole for pedestrians to push when they want to activate red lights on the highway.
The View also discovered that a rumour fl oating around town is not true. The rumour was that the normal operation of the traffi c
lights would end at about 6 p.m. when the lights would switch to fl ashing yellow and red lights for the remainder of the night.
The ministry offi cial said that is not happen-ing and, in fact, the ministry hasn’t installed traffi c lights with that kind of day time/night time confi guration for several decades.
Peachland will have a third traffi c light in 2012 when Treegroup completes reconfi gura-tion of Ponderosa Drive to meet up with 13th Street.
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It’s back! Th e signs are all there. It hit home for me this past week while I was doing an announcement at one of Western Canada’s largest technical institutes. Th is post secondary training college graduates about 25 per cent of all of the completed apprentices going into a wide range of professions and occupations right across the country.
What they were telling me was good news, but not without its challenges. Th e administration and faculty reps said it was starting to look like déjà-vu all over again. Th e demand for all types of trades is unmistakeably surging upwards again. Th ey said it reminded them of the pressure they felt at the time of major employee shortages a few years ago.
It wasn’t that long ago. You remember. Demands for qualifi ed help or for those willing to be trained was so high that many fast food outlets couldn’t keep open their usual hours because they simply couldn’t fi nd the people.
I’m not saying we’re there yet. Th ere are still many people looking for work. But the strength of the economy is evident everywhere. All I have to do is refl ect on some of the events I was involved in this week.
Just last week I attended the opening of a huge new production facility in Okanagan Falls. Structurlam makes value added wood products that are used here and around the world. If you’re wondering what kind of projects they do, think Richmond Olympic skating oval…that breathtaking magnifi cent roof superstructure. Th ey did that.
Sometimes we aren’t aware of the amazing workers and technicians that we have right here in our own backyard. (Th ey also have a plant in Penticton.)
I was there this week to announce that they were the successful recipients of research dollars in the ongoing development of the next generation of laminated wood beams. Some of you fi nd that exciting. Others of you are about to nod off thinking about it. Well, hold on. Before I lose you, think about earthquake proof high-rise buildings, an apartment or offi ce tower up to 25 stories
high that is held up by resilient, shockabsorbing laminated beams and girders. Th edemand for the people and the product isstrong. And we have what it takes right hereto supply that demand.
Another sign of our growing economy wasevident at the annual Hong Kong businessdinner in Vancouver this week. As minister
for the Asia Pacifi c it was anhonour to bring remarks to thesold-out event. Th e mood in theroom was clearly optimistic.And it was optimism based on
hard facts, not simply hope.Agriculture and energy producers were
there, talking about what appears to be long-term growth and demand numbers. Aft erall, as the middle class continues to grow atan amazing rate and people move annuallyout of poverty by the tens of millions peryear in China, India and other previouslyimpoverished nations the demand fromthem for every type of product imaginablewill only increase. We are very well placedto meet those demands and see our ownlevels of standard of living and prosperityrise in the process.
Westbank First Nations continue to seeeconomic growth. Th is week I was withChief Robert Louie for the announcementof a construction project that will upgradea number of homes on WFN lands. Th atmeans there will be a need for trades andbuilding supply products. More jobs, moresales, more economic growth.
An international meeting of private andpublic sector transportation companies withtop people from around the world also tookplace here (Vancouver) to look at the growthneeds in transportation arising from ourgrowing economy. As I said, the signs of jobcreation and investment are everywhere. Wewill continue to work on the types of policythat will keep this momentum going.
On another note we can be proud of whatCanada is able to off er the world on twodiff erent counts this week. Th is week I hadthe honour of meeting with some of our fi nemembers of our Armed Forces. Canada hasbeen asked to provide soldiers, sailors, andfi ghter pilots to assist with other UnitedNations countries in subduing the Libyan
dictator in his ongoing assault on his own people.
Once again, as we have done throughout history, our Armed Forces will step up to protect those who are being slaughtered by the forces of dictators. As usual, I expect we will hear good reports from others in foreign countries that will have the honour of serving with our Armed Forces.
2 The Peachland View March 25, 2011
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It seemed like Peachland council was ready to force a Beach Avenue property owner to remove an offending retaining wall last week but the brakes were put on the move when it was revealed council may not have been given the whole story.
At fi rst, it seemed to council that the matter was cut and dry. According to district staff, the owners of a property at 3830 Beach Avenue built a retaining wall onto the road right-of-way without receiving prior consent.
Staff went as far as to say that the homeowners, or at least their construction supervisor, were specifi cally told not to build the retaining wall into the road. The retaining wall got built anyway.
“I personally feel the wall is perfectly fi ne,” said Coun. Eric Hall, who added he walked by the property and felt there were other homes in the area that had ob-structions sticking out further.
Coun. Eldon Kerbes agreed with Hall, but Coun. Peter Schierbeck said he wanted to see the offending retaining wall removed immediately.
“The building inspector told them not to go out past the property line,” said Coun. Vern Moberg. “Our staff did the right thing, told them not to do something.”
Moberg said if people want to break the rules, they have to rectify the problem.“I think it should go back to the way it was,” said Moberg.Council members were commenting at that point in the Committee of the Whole
Meeting based on a staff report and staff comments that the retaining wall was clearly in violation of district bylaws.
Coun. Terry Condon said there was considerable work done on the property and there must have been plans that were approved by staff.
Doug Allin, director of operations, said there was a pre-construction meeting with the owner’s representative and it was conveyed at that time not to build the retaining wall into the road right-of-way.
“I can’t believe someone would go to the point of ignoring staff advice, knowing what the consequences would be,” said Condon, who expressed concern over what exactly was said to the representative and how it was conveyed.
It wasn’t until the property owners had a chance to speak that council members realized there were two properties in question and not everything was as it seemed.
Monique Wally told council that she and her husband bought a home at 3830 Beach Avenue last year. Shortly after, the property next door (3834 Beach Avenue) became available and they bought it also.
The Wallys decided to build a pool on the second property (3834), along with retaining walls and a garage. Wally said plans for that project were approved by district staff.
However, according to Wally, there was an existing retaining wall in front of the house at 3830 Beach Avenue that was crumbling. The decision was made to replace the existing retaining wall and, in the process, move it two feet closer to the house than it was.
It is the replacement retaining wall that district staff wants removed, according to Wally.
“I’m confused,” said Condon. “Now I’m hearing that the permit wasn’t for this.”“I feel we have done everything by the book,” said Wally.Allin said regardless what the permit was originally for, anything built on a road
right-of-way needs its own permit and the property owners did not have one.Council decided to table the matter until staff could provide more information.
Beach Avenue retaining wall causes concerns
This retaining wall is at the center of a dispute between the homeowners who built it and district staff, who say it has to go. Dave Preston photo
December 23, 2011 The Peachland View - 3
Peachland New Years Day Polar Bear Walk/Run
Challenges your 2012 resolution to be active and walk or run 2 k or 5 k through scenic Peachland.
Sunday, Jan 1st 10:15 amCheck in is at 9:45 am at the Community Centre, 4450 6th Street.
$15 Advanced registration online only at www.peachland.ca Race day registration accepted
Peachland Polar Bear Swim
Dare to dash, splash, dip or swim in the chilly Okanagan Lake? Join us for the Polar Bear Swim!
Sunday, Jan 1st 1:00 pm Check in is at 12:30 pm at the Community Centre, 4450 6th Street.
FREE, but pre-check in and waiver signing is required.
For more information on these and other Peachland events,
please visit us on the our website www.peachland.ca or call 250-767-2133.
Phone: 250-767-2647 Fax: 250-767-3433 Web: www.peachland.ca5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC, V0H 1X7
PUBLIC NOTICESNOW AND ICE REMOVAL
Traffic Bylaw Regulation No. 1856 states,
“Every owner or occupier of a parcel shall remove all ice and snow from all sidewalks adjacent to that parcel so that the sidewalks are not covered by
snow or ice between the hours of 8.00 a.m. and 8.00 p.m.”
Your cooperation is appreciated, FOR MORE INFOMATION CALL (250-767-2647)
Christmas Holiday ScheduleGarbage and Recycling CollectionWith Christmas and New Years days falling on Sunday this year, there is no change to the pick up schedule for garbage and recycling pick up. Check your Living Greener Calendar for collection days.
Recycling & Landfill OperationsŸ Glenmore Landfill & Recycling Depot, 2105 Glenmore Rd
(7:30 am - 4:45 pm, closed Dec. 25, 26, Jan.1)Ÿ Westside Residential Waste Disposal & Recycling Centre,
Asquith Rd. Days of operation: Fri. Sat. Sun, Mon. (7:30 am - 4:00 pm, closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1). Recycling Depot is open seven days a week except for Christmas and New Years.
Ÿ Kirschner Road Recycling Depot, 1988 Kirschner Rd. (8 am - 6 pm. Closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1)
Remember to put all wrapping paper (not foil), flattened boxes and cartons into your recycling cart for curbside recycling pick-up or take to your nearest recycling depot.
For more info please go to our website at regionaldistrict.com/recycle
Santa karaokeSanta stopped by the Water’s Edge last Thursday to sing a jingle or two during the establishment’s weekly karaoke night. Photo submitted
by Dave Preston
A Peachland man is one of two people arrested Tuesday for possession of drugs and a fi rearm.
Mounties stopped a vehicle in Kelow-na that had occupants who police be-lieved were in possession of a fi rearm, according to Cnst. Steve Holmes.
The vehicle stop was made at a park-ing lot in the area of Cook Road and Lakeshore Drive. A 27-year-old Peach-land man and a 28-year-old West Kelowna woman were arrested. Their black Cadillac SUV was searched and later towed, according to Holmes.
“Inside the SUV, offi cers located a zip-pered case containing a .38 calibre re-
volver and a number of rounds of live ammunition,” said Holmes. “Also inside the case, which was behind the pas-senger seat, was more than 136 grams (nearly fi ve ounces) of powdered co-caine and more than two grams of Crys-tal Methamphetamine.”
Both suspects were to appear in court Wednesday to face several recommend-ed fi rearms related charges as well as Possession for the Purpose of Traffi ck-ing charges.
The male faces an additional recom-mended charge of Possession of a Firearm contrary to a prohibition order. Both sus-pects are known to police for drug and criminal code related offences and the male has a lifetime fi rearms prohibition.
Peachland man busted with fi rearm
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With Christmas Day and New Year’s Day falling on Sunday this year, there is no change to the pick-up schedule for your garbage and recycling. There will also still be garbage collection on Box-ing Day.
Please place your garbage and recy-cling carts at the curb by 7 am and en-sure the lids are completely closed.
Remember to put all wrapping paper (except foil), fl attened boxes and car-tons into your recycling cart for curbside
pick-up, or take to your nearest recycling depot. Keep the recycling spirit going by saving all shiny and foil wrapping paper and cards, ribbons and bows for re-use.
The Westside Residential Waste Dis-posal and Recycling Center is located on Asquith Road in West Kelowna and is open from 7:30 am to 4 pm, Friday through Monday. The center is closed December 25 and January 1.
For more information, visit regionald-istrict.com/recycle, or call the Regional Waste Reduction Offi ce at 250-469-6250.
No change to garbage, recycling pick up
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The Peachland Quilters are delighted to extend an invitation to join our Mon-day afternoon group to all those who crochet, cross-stitch, needle-point or do any other type of needle art.
We are a congenial group of ladies who meet to work on projects, exchange patterns and ideas, and enjoy a nice cup of tea.
If this sounds like something you would like to do, dig out that project you stashed away (and promised your-
self you would fi nish some day) or bring whatever you are working on currently and join us.
We meet at the 50-Plus Activity Cen-tre at 5672 Beach Avenue in beautiful downtown Peachland on Mondays be-tween 1:15 pm and 4 pm.
The membership fee is $15 per year and entitles you to participate in many other activities put on by the activity centre.
Come on down. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our sewing circle of friends.
Calling all needle workers
4 - The Peachland View December 23, 2011
Peachland Views
Editor’s Perspective Peek into the Past
Dave Preston, Editor
Merry Christmasto one and all
See more Letters to the Editor on Page 5
It was a little over 14 years ago when the Preston’s rolled into Peachland.
We were arriving for a new job and new ad-ventures, in a quirky little place we found almost by accident.
We arrived and set up the house. We were excited, optimistic, yet uneasy. Back in Alberta, we had left our families; eight siblings, their spouses, a handful of nieces and nephews, parents and extended family.
Though we began to meet new people in Peach-land, as Christmas approached, the longing to be with family grew strong.
That fi rst year, we went to an event called Christ-mas Light Up. It seemed kind of hoaky, after living in a big city, to think that people gathered to turn on Christmas lights. We went anyway and discovered there was much more to the event.
It was at Christmas Light Up that we had our fi rst sub-zero hot dogs. It was there we met an elfi sh, somewhat obnoxious guy named George Waldo, who was apparently mayor.
We saw for the fi rst time the Rotary Club and Lions Club working away. Some of the same people who handed out hot dogs and hot chocolate that night still do so today.
Freezing one’s buns off in a public park is not exactly my kind of fun, but it was quaint and cozy to snuggle close to the bonfi res without lighting winter clothing on fi re.
That night, we discovered community. Listening to carols, bumping into people we had recently met and taking in the event was a kind of comfort for us Alberta fi sh out of water.
Still, as Christmas drew nearer, our hearts pushed out farther to family and home. We had the tree up, the presents wrapped, the carols playing on the ste-reo and the house decorated, but there was certainly something missing.
Christmas Eve day was the worst. We knew that there would be fun and excitement Christmas morn-ing, but the afternoon time, when we always gathered with family for raucous talk, laughter and good food, would be missing.
Just the thought of missing out was enough to make us feel sad. The sun fell behind the mountains and the darkness outside matched the darkness of our thoughts.
We were four alone in a town we barely knew and we so wanted to belong.
And then we heard it.Off in the distance, through the walls of our house,
we could swear we heard carols. They grew louder, then faded, then disappeared, only to come back again from a different direction.
We went to the porch and confi rmed what our ears had heard. There were carols out there.
A fi re truck rounded the corner, all brightly lit and festive, music and song emanating from a speaker. The kids were in awe. My wife and I were amazed. For a brief time that night, in our fi rst Peachland year, the yearning for home was replaced by the won-der of volunteers bringing cheer.
We will never forget that fi rst night, or the 13 that followed. Thank you Peachland fi refi ghters.
Logging camps of yesteryear
The last of the Peachland logging camps in the bush were established in the mid 1960s. Here is the winter ‘Bush Crew’ in front of the cook house. There are a lot of familiar Peachland faces recognized as old-timers. Gordon Sanderson was the bush boss (left front) and Sophie was the cook. The rolling bunkhouses were pulled by a D6 Cat like a train when a move to a new area was needed. It was easier to skid logs in winter. The logs were shipped to the Trautman-Garraway mill at the top of Princeton Avenue, now site of the storage lockers and body shop.
Photo: Peachland Historical Society
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Dear Editor;
I'm no longer going to be one of the silent majority.Our provincial and federal governments have forgot-
ten their purpose. They are to represent us, the taxpay-ers.
Here in B.C., we have healthcare and education sys-tems in need of improvements. Our money is being spent on BC Rail legal fees, expensive roofs, mining company payoffs, hiring of friends, etc.
It's time we took back our government.Do we really believe that we live in a democratic
country? Well, maybe on election day. Our elected MPs and MLAs really don't represent
Dear Editor;
It was Sunday between Christmas and New Years. I was lingering around in the lobby of my church after the morning service. Everybody seemed to be in a happy mood. I greeted and hugged several of my friends and wished them Happy New Year.
Suddenly, I spotted a stout elderly lady. I had met her a few times before, but I didn’t know too much about her.
Her face looked very sad and serious. I walked to-ward her, greeted her and asked politely, "How was your Christmas?"
"I am glad it's fi nally over," she answered fi rmly."How come? Were you alone?" I asked."No, I have a dog," she answered."Don't you have any family at all?""I have a son and a daughter, but I don't know where
they are. Last I heard they were somewhere back east."
"That's too bad. Do you have any other relatives?" I asked.
"I have a brother in the old country, but I haven't talk-ed to him for 40 years. He didn't want me to move to Canada, so I have left him alone," she said.
"Oh!" I said. What can I say next? Finally I heard my-self say, "I am glad you have your dog to keep you com-pany."
"My dog was sick. Made a mess all over the place. I had to take her to a vet on Christmas Eve."
I was speechless. I didn't know what to say. I guess I should have taken her out to lunch. Many years have gone by since that happened, but I still think of her, espe-cially at this time of the year.
I often wonder, how many are out there just like her? Why is it so hard to forgive?
Anneli Myrberg, Peachland
A story of forgiveness at Christmas
Time to take back our governmentthe people who elected them. They fi rst and foremost represent their parties, not the voters. Vote the party line or else.
We'd be better off by having independent MPs and MLAs that will truly represent us, the voters. Look at what the States are going through.
Our prime minister was recently given a majority government but, by only receiving 24 per cent of the eligible vote. What's wrong with that picture?
Now we have a dictatorship for the next fi ve years, free to pass any bill they make up and free to spend our tax dollars any way they want. Do we really need
Continued on Page 5
December 23, 2011 The Peachland View - 5
With the passage of the Teachers’ Act, all teacher certification in BC will be handled by the new Teacher Regulation Branch of the Ministry of Education. If you have changed your contact information since the certificate renewal process in 2008, it is essential that you update your contact information before January 6, 2012 in order to ensure you’re included in the electoral process for the new BC Teachers Council as well as other important communications regarding your certification.
This transition for independent school certificate holders is being managed by the BC College of Teachers before its transition into the Teacher Regulation Branch. Your revised info can be emailed to [email protected] or at 1-800-555-3684 x11.
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Dear Editor;
I want to take this opportunity to thank all the friends, neighbours and residents of Peachland who stopped by our house on Sunday, December 4, to
drop off a generous contribution to the local food bank. It was great to talk to you all and share the lights of Christ-mas.
David Winter, Peachland
Thanks for the donationsWhose government is it?
65 F35 jets, 30 more MPs or our mon-ey being spent on $1,450 hotel rooms, etc.?
Right now we have 308 sitting MPs at a cost of $48,581,146 (base salaries only). 30 more MPs would add another $4,731,930 (base salaries only).
We now have 105 appointed sena-
tors. Why, I'll never know. Base salaries alone cost us $13,692,000. The total cost for these 413 people would prob-ably shock most people.
We need to take back our govern-ment. It's our tax dollars being wasted. We should have more control over the spending.
Derek Bunce, Peachland
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Taking down the Christmas tree after the holidays can sometimes feel like a bit of a let down. It doesn’t have to if you dispose of it in an eco-friendly man-ner.
“Your tree can have another life after the holidays. By dropping it off at any one of the convenient Chip It locations, your tree will then be chipped and com-posted into GlenGrow,” said Waste Re-duction Facilitator Rae Stewart.
“This wonderful nutrient-rich soil con-ditioner is excellent for top dressing your lawn, ideal for use in landscaping, veg-etable gardens, and even potting soil,” said Stewart. “It’s available at the Glen-more landfi ll and many landscape sup-ply centers in the spring and summer.”
Before dropping your tree off for recy-cling, please remove all decorations and tinsel, as well as the plastic bags used for transporting the tree.
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PeachlandHoliday Hours
Watch for your next issue of the View in the new yearReopening Mon. Jan. 2, 2012
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Closed Dec. 26 to 30, 2011We will not be publishing Friday, Dec. 30/11
Deadlines for the Jan. 6, 2012 issue are: Display adverting Mon. at noon, Classifieds Tues. at noon.
by Dave Preston
We had a few people send in notes about Christmas light displays around Peachland that are worthy of a look-see.
Mathieu says there’s a well decorated house on Bulyear Avenue. “It’s on the 180 degree curve and the house is below the road, so you have to park and take a walk to see it.”
Laura emailed us about 4502 Princeton Avenue and we were told the Hancharuks at 4358 Huston Road
have gone all out.Here’s a few more light displays you might want to see
during a trip around Peachland:* 6040 Jackson Crescent;* 4700 Block of Minto Street;* Trepanier Road, just past Parrot Island Sanctuary;* 5900 Block of Ehlers Road;* Corner of Lornell Crescent and Clarence Road;* A house on the corner of Lornell Court;* Corner of Witt Place and Desert Pines Avenue;* Corner of Lever Court and Desert Pines Avenue;
Check out these Christmas displays
posal and Recycling Center (Asquith Road, West Kelowna);
* The Old dump site in Peachland (up Princeton Avenue).
For more information, visit regionald-istrict.com/recycle or call the Regional Waste Reduction Offi ce at 250-469-6250.
* A house on Inglis Place, just off Desert Pines;* 3900 Block of Dryden Road.
6 - The Peachland View December 23, 2011
A safe holidayis a happy holiday
Make safety a priority this winter with some simple tips:
� Watch children around fireplaces. Put up a safety guard or hearthto protect little hands.
� After a snowfall, clear the path to your meters and brush away anysnow build up.
For more holiday safety tips, visit fortisbc.com/safety.
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Anita leads Conga Line - Puttin’ on theGlitz - April, 2011
Follow Anita into 2012
Sat. Dec. 31 - 8pm to 1amFeaturing
VVocal Stylings of ocal Stylings of AnitaAnita
Plus
*Dancing (incl. specialty)
*Party Favors *Karaoke
*Table Treats
*Some SurPrizes
*L ight Midn ight Buffe t
*Toast the New Year with Sparkling Bubbly
Just Just $20$20 per personper person
Get tickets at Legion #69
Join us for a fantastic time!
New Year’s Eve PartyR.C.L. Legion #69R.C.L. Legion #69
grill & pizzeriaLicensed & Family Friendly 5842 Beach Avenue
New weekly line-up at the Waterfront!Sunday to Wednesday dinner features $10.95
Saturday & Sunday Breakfast with new menu 10 am—2 pm
Prime Rib Friday’s...Slow-roasted ‘AAA’ Prime Rib w/ all the � xin’s 8 oz - $19.95 • 10 oz $22.95 • 14 oz $26.95
� ursday Steak Night… ‘AAA’ New York Strip w/ loaded baked potato & veggies $12.95
Tuesday Pasta Night... Spaghetti or Lasagne w/ garlic toast - $10.95
Closed Dec. 24 at 4 pm; Closed Dec. 25; Dec 26 open at 4 pmClosed Dec. 31 at 6 pm; Jan 1 open at 6 pm
Courtesy Shuttle: To get you home safely ask for details.
250-767-3255
Live entertainment with Donovan Sweet
• Party Favours • Generous champagne at Midnight• Gourmet Tapas served throughout the evening as well as buffet
table with assorted cheese, deli meats and other favourites.
Tickets $49 per personCall 250-767-3255 for more information or to reserve your tickets
~ Chicago Swing Theme ~
New Year’s Eve Gala
We deliver from 5 pm to close!
Our Hours WWW.WATERFRONTGRILL.CA
$10.95Daily Burger
& Beer Special
Live Music Fridays
Featuring Papa Thom
Only a few tickets left!
by Mayor Keith Fielding
The inaugural meeting of our new council is now over, and with its comple-tion, our attention will turn to establish-ing priorities and financial plans for the next three-years and beyond. During the run-up to the election much public atten-tion was focused on issues such as:
• downtown revitalization• recreational opportunities for chil-
dren and youth, •sidewalks and infrastructure• growth management, • seniors housing• public transit Many other project priorities, the
“what” of our agenda, were discussed, as well as issues related to council process -- the “how” of our agenda.
With respect to the latter, some critics felt that by holding our Committee of the Whole meetings during the daytime, working residents were prevented from hearing discussion and debate and felt that such meetings should take place in the evenings.
In a related criticism, some feedback suggested that the evening council meet-ings were little more than a rubber stamp of matters discussed at committee stage, and that it would be more appropriate for council meetings to have more debate and substance.
Your new council will certainly ex-amine this feedback and will be look-
ing for opportunities to address con-cerns. However, it will be a challenge to satisfy all interests. It has been our experience that evening meetings are not well attended unless it is for a pub-lic hearing on a matter of significant interest to the community, or, there is a particularly important matter on the council agenda. Moreover, if our Committee of the Whole meetings, which often last for four to five hours, are switched to evenings, it is likely that the meeting agendas will have to be split and conducted more frequent-ly to avoid late night fatigue and the need for our staff to be on hand until close to midnight.
One approach to ensuring broad community access to council discussion and debate is through the use of audio and video streams of all meetings. The technology is relatively inexpensive for us to acquire, and allows the public to use the internet to view and hear a com-plete meeting or any part of a meeting at any time convenient to themselves. I have examined the systems in place at West Kelowna and Summerland and am working with our staff to bring forward recommendations to our budget review process for implementation of a Peach-land model.
Being open, and accessible, is a prior-ity for our council, and it is clear that technology can play an important role in helping us to achieve that goal.
Openness and Accessibility: The Continuing Challenges
Removed “From the Mayor’s Desk’Move headline upAdd:
December 23, 2011 The Peachland View - 7
5878E Beach Ave. Peachland, B 250-767-2744
Wishing you a joyous Christmas and a most prosperous and
healthy New Year.
Pictured l-r are: Shirley Geiger, REALTOR®, Dave Collins REALTOR®, Property & Strata Manager, Cecile Guilbault, REALTOR® and Larry Guilbault, REALTOR®. Kneeling is Doris Taylor, Offi ce Manager. Missing from the photo are: Leah Delisle, REALTOR®, Jan Marsden, REALTOR®, Brenda Moshansky, REALTOR® Valerie Rock, REALTOR® and IIse Winzer, REALTOR®.
Dan Albas, MPOkanagan-Coquihalla1-800-665-8711www.danalbas.com
Remember your family and friends by driving carefully and getting home safely for the holidays.
Best wishes for a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year
It is our sincere pleasure to wish all the people in your home a very Merry Christmas and a contentment that will
last throughout the New Year!Moe, Sointu and Pomo
O Christmas tree
Mrs. Judd’s grade 4/5 class at Peachland Elementary was proud to provide articles and artwork for this years Christmas edition of the Peachland View.
by Peachland Elementary grade 4/5
Removed “From the Mayor’s Desk’Move headline upAdd:
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Wishing you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year!Peachland Centre Mall • 250-767-1958
Thank you, Peachland for your
support in 2011
Merry Christmas & all the best in 2012
KELOWNA WESTSIDE
www.MrPeachland.com 250-470-8803
Phone: 250-767-2647 Fax: 250-767-3433 Web: www.peachland.ca5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC, V0H 1X7
Season’s GreetingsGreetingsGreetingsGreetings
from Council and staff
at the District of Peachland
Christmas Treeby Audrey
In the corner of the room stands a beautiful evergreen tree. The deco-rations hung fro a tree with garland and balls on the branches. On the tree, rainbow lights sparkled because of the dark. The glowing tinsel and garland gave off a myriad of glisten-ing colours. A silver angel adorned the tree. Piles of presents were dec-orated with wrapping paper and bows. The glittering Christmas tree dominates the room.
Christmas Treeby Beckham
A beautiful tree stands in the cor-ner. Charming decorations hang on the branches of the tree. Rainbow coloured ornaments sparkle from the tree. Tinsel and garlands refl ect off the tree. The tree was so beautiful because there was so many beautiful ornaments. Beneath the tree piles of presents. The Christmas tree domi-nated the room. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!
It is our sincere pleasure to wish all the people in your home a very Merry Christmas and a contentment that will
last throughout the New Year!Moe, Sointu and Pomo
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December 23, 2011 The Peachland View - 9
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Please travel carefully and remember that live online road reports are available on the www.drivebc.ca website. Please have a safe and
enjoyable holiday season. - Bill & Edna Bariso�
Christmas Tree!!!!by Abbott
An exquisite evergreen Christmas tree stands in the corner of the room. Hanging the decora-tions on the branches is a lot of fun. Rainbow co-loured lights sparkle in the distance because they are shiny. Tinsel and garland come in a myriads of colours. The angel adorns the top of the tree. Beneath the tree there are piles of presents. The Christmas tree dominates the room I better deco-rate my Christmas tree!!
Christmas Treeby Shenelle
The beautiful evergreen tree stood in the corner of the room. Children hung deco-rations on the branches of the Christmas tree. Sometimes colours of the rainbow be-cause it is so bright. When you put lights on the tree the garland and the tinsel. An-gels adoms on top of the tree. Beneath the tree there are piles of presents. The tree doninates in the room.
Christmas Treeby Jenelle
People are starting to get in the Chistmas spirit!! As I saw a beautiful evergreen tree being set up befor my eyes. I noticed how many lovly decorations were being hung on every branch. But the most magnifi cant thing about it was the rainbow coloured lights I have ever seen such beauty in one tree. Tinsle was hung in so many places it was amasing. An angel ador the very top of the Christmas tree. Beneath, were many piles of presents, you could just haredly see the fl oor. A single tree with lots of presents domi-nates the whole room.
Blind Angler Grill
Boxing Day Brunch
9:30 - 3:00 pm“Let us cook for you”
January 1
9th Annual New Years Day Pyjama Brunch
9:30 - 3:00 pmCome in your pyjamas and get free Mimosa! We don’t care
what you look like. If you sleep in the nude, come in the nude and get a free breakfast! (Just kidding!)
Closed Christmas Day 5899A Beach Ave., Peachland BC • 250-767-9264
From our family to yours, Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year!
We look forward to serving you in
2012 Johnston, Johnson & Company9921 Main St., Summerland • 250-494-0442
Season’sGreetings
O Christmas tree by Peachland Elementary grade 4/5
10 - The Peachland View December 23, 2011
from From Dr. Don MacRae, Dr. Jeff Krawchuk,Dr. Peter Cormillot and the girls!
4405 3rd Street, Peachland250-767-6411
Wishing You Health, Wishing You Health, Wishing You Health, Wishing You Health, Wishing You Health, Wishing You Health, Wishing You Health, Wishing You Health, Wishing You Health, Wishing You Health, Wishing You Health, Wishing You Health, Wishing You Health, Wishing You Health, Wishing You Health, Happiness and Happiness and Happiness and Happiness and Happiness and Happiness and Happiness and Happiness and Happiness and Happiness and Happiness and Happiness and Happiness and Happiness and Happiness and Happiness and Happiness and Happiness and Happiness and Happiness and Happiness and
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Dr. Peter Cormillot and the girls!
4405 3rd Street, Peachland
from From Dr. Don MacRae, Dr. Jeff Krawchuk,from From Dr. Don MacRae, Dr. Jeff Krawchuk,Dr. Peter Cormillot and the girls!Dr. Peter Cormillot and the girls!
4405 3rd Street, Peachland
from From Dr. Don MacRae, Dr. Jeff Krawchuk,from From Dr. Don MacRae, Dr. Jeff Krawchuk,Dr. Peter Cormillot and the girls!
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Have a safe and happy holiday season
Rocky J’s Beach Hut
Closed Dec. 25 & 26 and Jan 15866 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC
250-767-2454
The Peachland
� e � nest little wine shop in the Okanagan. We are proud to o� er the � nest wines, the
best service and great specials.
$10 off each batch of
wine or free new wine bottles
Gift Certifi cates Available!
We are the distributor for Vineco International. We carry a full line of Vineco products including KenRidge, Showcase, Legacy, Kenridge Classic, California Connoisseur, European Select and Niagara Mist fruit wines. Peachland Centre Mall • 250-767-0067
Wine Shoppe
Christmas Treeby Jordan
There is a beautiful evergreen in the rooom. Hanging decorations were on lots of branches. Some decorations made rainbow coloured spar-kles on the wall and fl oor because the sun shind on them. Tinsel and garlands coloured the tree. The angel adorned the tree. Piles of presents deco-rate the fl oor. Christmas dominates the room.
Christmas Treeby Aden
A massive beautiful evergreen tree stands in the corner of the admiring room. Shimmering decora-tions are hung from the sparking branches of the tree. A rainbow of coloured lights glistened and dazzled. Garlands and golden tinsel refl ect off the myriad of different colours. A silver angel adorns the top of the tree to make it stand out even more. Beneath the huge tree, piles of great presents deco-rate the fl oor. After decorating the tree it looks so magical. The immense Christmas tree dominates
the whole room.
Christmas Treeby Emma
The evergreen tree stands in the corner and sparkles. Decorations hang from each and every branch. The beautiful lights dangle off the bot-tom of the tree. The tinsel hung on the tree and shone nicely as the sun refl ected off the garland. The angel adorns the tippity top of the tree. Lay-ing beneath the tree, there’s many presents and a decorated skirt. The Christmas tree dominated the
room because it is very large and beautiful.
O Christmas tree by Peachland Elementary grade 4/5
December 23, 2011 The Peachland View - 11
Ancient HealingBlind Angler GrillBliss Bakery & BistroBoys & Girls ClubBritcoBrown Bene� tsCentral Okanagan Economic
Development CommissionCove Lakeside ResortDarlene HartfordDeep Creek Estate WineryDistrict Of PeachlandDJ Plumbing
Dockside MarineDunamis ProjectsEdward Jones-Shayn MoritzJanice HancharukJasmine’s Custom JewellersJohnston Meier InsuranceKaren’s PlaceKelowna GospelLanai BoutiqueMacDonald RealityMoe Martin Real EstateNew MonacoOn Beach Boutique
Peachland ViewPeachland Visitor CentrePeachland Wine ShoppePostnetRocky J’s Beach HutSerendipityTNI & E� ective PrintingTreegroupValley First Credit UnionVangie NeyedliWaterfront GrillWestbank First NationWestside Curb Appeal
A SPECIAL THANK YOU goes to:
� e Peachland Chamber of Commerce would like to wish all its members and the community a warm and delightful holiday
season and a wonderful New Year!
We would also like to thank all those individuals and businesses who have supported us throughout 2011 and helped make each of our events a success.
250-767-6615 - 5866A Beach Avenue, Peachland
Drive carefully and have a safe and happy
holiday season.Drop off and Pick-up service available within Peachland
Need a Plumber? Call... Lee the Plumber
250-767-6018
Season’s Greetings to all our past,
present & future customers
We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas!
We have enjoyed helping Peachland residents achieve their financial goals over the past year. It is a pleasure to be a member of this community!
To those we have met, our thanks for your warm reception and patronage.
To those we have not yet met, we look forward to meeting you soon.
Shayn Moritz, CFP5860B Beach AvenuePeachland, BC V0H 1X7250-767-3358www.edwardjones.com
Member - Canadian Investor Protection Fund
O Christmas tree • by Peachland Elementary grade 4/5
12 - The Peachland View December 23, 2011
16-5500 Clements Cr., Peachland250-767-6674
Thank you for your support in 2011, we look forward to serving you in 2012.
Merry Christmas& Happy New Year.
#1 - 2449 Dobbin Road, Westbank250-768-3400www.whitekennedy.com
May the Peace and Joy of the Christmas Season be with you throughout the coming year!
Merry ChristmasSandra and Oliver would like to wish all our past and present customres a wonderful Christmas and Happy
New Year. Thank you for your support in 2011 and we look forward to serving you in 2012!
Oliver Mendonza767-3180 or 862-1646
“We Are Sold on Service”
The Christmas Treeby Cierra
A stunning evergreen sits in the corner of the livingroom. Numerous shining lights hang from the deep-green branches. Glowing rainbow coloured lights sparkle in the moonlight. Silver tinsel and gold garland refl et off the myraid of tiny colourful lights. A shinimering angel adorns the top of the dazzling tree. After decorated the presents I hid them under the tree. The tree and all presents dominates the room.
Christmas Treeby Sky
A beautiful evergreen tree stood in the corner of the room. Decorations hung everywhere, on every branch because it makes it beautiful. Rainbow coloured sparkles covered the tree. A Myriad of coloured tinsel and garland covered the tree. Gently, an angel adorned the tree. Shimmering presents decorated the
fl oor. The twinkling Christmas tree dominated the room.
8 OZ PRIME RIB, SHRIMP, CHOICE OF RICE PILAF OR ROASTED POTATOES
AND VEGETABLE FOR $19.95
THE
(778) 479-3005 • 5830 Beach Avenue • Peachland BC
- The Peachland View December 23, 2011
O Christmas treeby Peachland Elementary grade 4/5
December 23, 2011 The Peachland View - 13
DentistsDr. Don MacRae
Dr. Phil KachanoskiDr. Karl OppenheimDr. Peter CormillotDr. Jeff Krawchuk
PharmacyWes Bedford, B.ScGeoff Davis, B.Sc
Garnet Lloyd, B.Sc
Massage Therapist
Elisa McCoy, RMTwww.functionmassage.com
Peachland Dental Centre
Peachland Pharmacy
Function Massage Therapy
250-767-6411 250-767-2611 250-767-2999
Medical Services DirectoryBeach Ave
Medical ClinicSeason’s Greetings!
Walk-InDr. John Brinkerhoff
Dr. Paven ChettyCall for Bookings:
250-767-3432Open Mon-Fri9am to 5pm
Closed Dec. 26th & Jan. 2nd
Your Guide to Local Events & ActivitiesChristmas Lighting – Residential - The 2012 Civic Awards will be held in early May, but the holiday season is the time to submit nominations for the Christmas Lighting – Residential award. Peachland residents are encouraged to participate and com-pete for this award. Send your completed nom-ination forms with supporting photographs to the Peachland Recreation Offi ce at 4450 6th Street, Peachland, email to [email protected]. To-day, December 23 is the last day for nominations. The winner(s) of this category will be announced at the Civic Awards Ceremony in May 2012. For more information please call 250-767-2133.
Friday, Dec. 23 - High School Skating at Stuart Park, brought to you by the Peachland Youth Centre/Okanagan Boys & Girls Club for youth in grades 10 to 12. This is a free event. Meet at 11 am at the Peachland Community Centre. Registration is required. Call Caleigh at 250-859-3893.
Wednesday, Dec. 28 - High School trip to H2O Centre, brought to you by the Peachland Youth Centre/Okanagan Boys & Girls Club for youth in grades 10 to 12. Cost is $10. Meet at 11 am at the Peachland Community Centre. Registra-tion is required. Call Caleigh at 250-859-3893.
Thursday, Dec. 29 - Tween Trip to the Movies, brought to you by the Peachland Youth Cen-
tre/Okanagan Boys & Girls Club for youth in grades 5 & 6. Cost is $5. Meet at noon at the Peachland Community Centre. Registration is required. Call Caleigh at 250-859-3893.
Friday, Dec. 30 - Middle School Skating at Stuart Park, brought to you by the Peachland Youth Centre/Okanagan Boys & Girls Club for youth in grades 7 to 9. This is a free event. Meet at 11 am at the Peachland Community Centre. Registration is required. Call Caleigh at 250-859-3893.
Saturday, Dec. 31 - The Royal Canadian Le-gion will hold a New Year’s Eve Party featuring the vocal stylings of Anita, beginning at 8 pm. There will be dancing, party favours, karaoke, table treats, surPrizes and light midnight buf-fet and toasting of the New Year with sparkling bubbly. Tickets are $20 and are available at the Legion.
Saturday, Dec. 31 - Join your friends and family for Big E’s Bar & Grill’s New Years Eve Special. 2 can dine for $29.99. Get a 1/2 litre of house red or white wine and choice of two entrees, Steak n’ prawns with baked potato and veg. or baked chicken pesto with rice and veg. Call 250-767-1958.
Saturday, Dec. 31 - New Year’s Eve Gala at the
Waterfront Grill & Pizzeria - Chicago Swing Theme. Live entertainment with Donovan Sweet. Party favours, generous champagne at midnight, gourmet tapas served through-out the evening as well as buffet table with assorted cheese, deli meats and other favour-ites. Tickets are $49 per person and available by calling 250-767-3255.
Sunday, Jan. 1 - New Years Day Polar Bear Run & Walk - Celebrate a fresh start to 2012 with the Peach-land Community Centre. Get moving with our solu-tion to your new year’s active resolution! Partici-pate in the New Years Day 2k or 5k Run or Walk. Registration fee ($10 to December 23 or $15 after that date) includes post event refreshments and a souvenir. Registration is accepted in advance at the recreation offi ce, online at www.peachland.ca, or on the day of the event. Check in 9:30 - 10 am, with the run and walk starting at 10:15 am.
Sunday, Jan. 1 - New Years Day Polar Bear Swim - Start 2012 refreshed and renewed. Make a splash and do the dash into Okanagan Lake on New Year’s Day in the Peachland Community Centre Polar Bear Swim event. Check in at the community centre for 12:30 pm. Swim begins at 1 pm at Swim Bay. Swim-mers will receive participation certifi cates. This is a free event, but waivers must be signed at time of check in.
Sunday School & AdultBible Class - 9:45 AM
Dec. 24 Candlelight Service - 6 pm
Dec. 25Church Service & Children’s
Church Services - 11 amJan. 1
Church Service & Children’s Church Services - 11 am
Pastor John RankinJoin us for: Good Music
Bible Messages - Great Fellowship
4th Street & Brandon Ave
250-767-3131www.stmargaretspeachland.org
Sunday, December 25th, 2011
“Merry Christmas!”
A SpecialOne Hour Service
Peachland & WestbankCampuses Combined
10:00 am - Worship Serviceat Westbank Emmanuel Church
2600 Hebert Road, West Kelowna250.768.7638 emmanuelnet.ca
Peachland United Church
4421 4th Street
250-767-2206“Let Us Worship Together”
A Friendly Welcome Awaits You At...
PeachlandBaptist Church
Offi ce Hours - Tue, Wed, Thur9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Hall rental contact Doreen767-2132
Rev. Elaine Diggle
www.peachlandbaptist.com4204 Lake Avenue
250-767-9232
Sunday Worship10:00 am
Morning PrayerTuesdays - 9:30 am
Offi ce Hours 9:30 - 11:30 amMonday to Friday
Lyn Stewart250-767-6211or John Miller250-767-9270
St. Margaret’sAnglican ChurchYour
Guide to Local Churches
Crystal Waters International Ministries
Christmas & New Years Schedule
Sunday, Dec. 25 No Service - Enjoy time with
family & friends
Sunday, Jan. 1 - 10 amMiracle Healing Service
Connecting you to the Glory of God at the Little School House
on Brandon Lane
250-212-4606www.crystalwaters.ca
Christmas Eve Candlelight
Service 7 pmChristmas Morning
Service 10 am
Dec 24 - Christmas Eve7 pm - Family Service
Dec 25 - Christmas Day10 am - Carols with Holy Eucharist
St. Margaret’s Anglican Church
Advent Services
Everyone is welcome to all servicesFor information, contact Lyn Steward, 250-767-6211
or John Miller, 250-767-9270St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, 4464 4th St. Peachland, 250-767-3131
Church Office open Mon. to Fri. 9:30 to 11:30 am
Phone number not in the 2011 Peahland Telephone Directory?
Call 250-767-7771 or email offi [email protected] with your name, address and phone number.
Deadline Friday, January 13, 2012.
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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 publishers within seven days afterthe 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.
Advertisements must comply with the British Columbia Human Rights Act, which prohibits any advertising that discriminates against any person because of his/her race, religion, sex, colour, nationality, ancestry or place of origin or because his/her age is between 44 and 65 years unless the condition is justified by a bona fide require-ment for the work involved.
DISPLAY ADVERTISING (boxed): 12:00 p.m. noon Mondays
NEWS COPY: 12:00 p.m. noon Mondays
Phone number not in the 2011 Peahland
Telephone Directory?Call 250-767-7771 or email offi [email protected] with your name,
address and phone number.
Deadline Friday, January 13, 2012.
Merry Christmas
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* Providing Peace of Mind, while you’re away
* Experienced, Reliable and Affordable
* Bondable, with References available
* Free Home Consultation
For further information please call Derek at 250-767-2892 or
email [email protected] Track Recording Studio
Drum Lessons12 week Pro Tools CoursePA-Sound System Rentals
Sparrowhead Music
Peachland United Church
BARGAIN BIN Closed until Jan. 5, 2012
No items will be accepted while we are closed
We accept donations on days that we are open.
OPEN THURS. - SAT. 9:30 - 3 PM
Meets Monday at 7 pm
(closed meeting) and Friday at 8 pm
(open meeting).
Call 250-763-5555 for more info.
Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship
Storage For RentStorage for rent, downtown Peach-land, 5’ x 8’ & 10’ x 16”. Call 250-767-6348
Reno Sense HomeRepair Ltd.
25 years experienceNo job too small
Including drywalling &texturing ceilings
Fully Licensed, insured & W.C.B.Call Eric
250-767-2593
For RentBachelor suite in Peachland, full kitchen, jacuzzi, electric F/P, alarm, util, priv. parking & entrance. No pets, no smoking, no partying. Single adult. Ref. req. $325 dep. $650/month. Available December 1. Call Denis at 250-859-6660
LostWWII photographic album, colour green. Consists of personal and bomb damage photos, certainly not replaceable. Any info. appreci-ated, via Peachland Museum, Le-gion or call 250-767-2306
Downtown PeachlandFully furnished lakeshore suites available daily, weekly, monthly from $450/month. Visit www.duckandpug.com or call 250-767-2050
FoundFake fur hat/scarf, one blue nylon mitt and one blue fi nger glove at Heritage Park. Call Johnston Meier at 250-767-2500 to claim
Contributed
For many the holiday season means a time to enjoy good company and good food. As we spread the joy of the season we need to be extra careful to not spread food-borne illness causing bacteria. These simple food safety tips will help you prepare a safe and tasty holi-day meal:
Store and thaw safely: Keep fresh turkey refrigerated no longer than three days before cooking. There are three ways to thaw frozen turkey in its wrapper:
* Under cold running water (one hour per pound* In a clean sink full of cold water, changing the
water every couple of hours* In the fridge (fi ve hours per pound)Thawing poultry at room temperature
is not recommended because it al-lows harmful bacteria to grow. Keep other items, especial-ly those with meat, sea-food, dairy, eggs or other moist, pro-tein-rich foods chilled until served.
Clean care-fully
Wash your hands, utensils and work sur-faces well before prep work begins. Once the prepara-tion work is done, clean surfaces in hot soapy water, rinse, then sanitize. Sanitizing
Interior Health: Spread joy, not germs, this holiday seasoncan be done with a diluted bleach solution (30 ml of bleach per gallon of water) that is allowed to sit for two minutes. Wash your hands well after cleaning the cutting board and before and after working with any new menu items.
Avoid cross contaminationStore raw meat away from food that is ready-to-eat,
including fruit and vegetables (and be sure to wash these thoroughly before serving). Turkeys should be wrapped well and stored on the lowest shelf of your fridge or in the meat keeper to keep blood and juices from contaminating other food. Ensure only clean
utensils and cutting boards are used. Use a separate cutting board to prepare raw meat. Wash hands after handling any raw foods and minimize hand contact during fi nal preparation steps.
Cook wellFor turkey, set the oven at no lower than 350 °F (177
°C) and cook for about 20 minutes per pound. Use a good meat thermometer to measure the turkey’s inter-nal temperature and ensure it’s safe to eat. All parts of the bird including stuffi ng should be at least 165°F (74oC) when removed from the oven. Health Canada recommends an internal temperature of 185°F (85 °C) at the thickest part of the meat as additional assurance. Check the temperature in several places to be sure.
Cooked food should be kept at 140 °F (60 °C) while waiting to serve.
RefrigerateChill food immediately after returning from the store
and soon after dinner is complete. Perish-
able food should be placed in the refrigerator with-in two hours of being removed from the oven. Refrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or
in a freezer at 0°F (-18 °C). Health
Canada recommends refrigerating leftovers for
no more then two to three days. Put them in the freezer in
order to keep them longer.
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Kelowna Regional Transit cash fares will increase 25 cents to $2.25 on Sunday, January 1. Monthly passes and sheets of 10 tickets will also be affected by the in-crease.
“It has been more than four years since the last fare increase,” said Ron Westlake, City of Kelowna Director of Regional Services. “These regular transit fare increas-es are necessary to cover increasing operating and fuel costs as well as improvements to service.”
Since the last fare increase in 2007, transit service hours have increased by 21 per cent and 22 buses have been added. This includes introduction of the #97 Ex-press Rapid Bus from downtown Kelowna to UBC
Okanagan (UBCO), #4 from Pandosy to UBCO and #6 Glenmore to UBCO, plus increased service frequen-cies and duration on many other routes.
The January 1 transit fare increase is in line with fares in similar-sized communities, such as Kamloops, Na-naimo ($2.25 for single trip cash fares) and Victoria ($2.50).
New Kelowna Regional Transit fares as of January 1 are:
* Cash Fare – Adult $2.25* Cash Fare – Senior and student (to Grade 12) $2* Ticket (sheet of 10) – Adult $20.25* Ticket (sheet of 10) – Senior and student (to grade
12) $18* Monthly pass – Adult $60
* Monthly pass – Senior $42* Monthly pass – College $48* Monthly pass – Student (to Grade 12) $38“If you have an existing transit ticket, you can con-
tinue to use them in the New Year,” said Westlake. “Just supplement your ticket with 25 cents at the fare box when you board each bus.”
Notices regarding the fare increase have been posted on Kelowna Regional Transit buses. The Riders Guide will not be revised at this time, as there are no changes to routes or schedules.
Kelowna Regional Transit is a partnership between the City of Kelowna, BC Transit, Districts of West Kelowna, Peachland and Lake Country, Westbank First Nation and the Regional District of Central Okanagan.
Regional Transit fares set to rise on January 1
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