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Last Friday the District of Peachland was honoured with the 2013 Provincial Parks and Open Spaces Award for excellent design, accessibility and community involvement regarding the Centennial Way Beach Avenue project.

The award of excellence was accepted on behalf of the district by director of community services

Cheryl Wiebe at the B.C. Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) annual symposium in Whistler on May 3.

The BCRPA is a not for profit organization dedicated to building and sustaining active healthy lifestyles and communities in BC. The BCRPA annual provincial awards celebrate recreation as an essential social service that builds healthy individuals, communities and environments.

“The project has received overwhelming public and political support and acceptance and has already become a regional gathering point for residents and visitors alike,” BCRPA communications officer Cyndia Pilkington said.

“Apart from social and economic benefits to the community, the project also has environmental benefits including the construction of a 1.5-metre bioswale consisting of native and low water use plants that protect the lake

from road runoff pollutants while requiring less water for irrigation. Also, approximately 80 per cent of the materials from the demolition of the old road and sidewalks was recycled and reused for this project.”

Pilkington also praised the accessibility of the project.

“Because of the low grade, it is used regularly by people in wheelchairs and with walkers. Part of project includes a wheelchair-accessible ramp to

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the lake, a wheelchair-accessible picnic table and an aquatic wheelchair,” Pilkington said.

BCRPA CEO Suzanne Allard Strutt said the project illustrates excellence in many ways, but especially in its positive impact and immediate acceptance within the community.

The Centennial Way Beach Avenue project was completed in 2010.

The project was funded through a federal and provincial infrastructure stimulus program.

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Stewart resigns leadership of PRA Joanne Layh Peachland View Marlin Travel Cordially invites you to attend: Viking River Cruise Consumer Event West Kelowna Yacht Club Wednesday,May 22 6 pm - 8 pm

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Dora Stewart, president of the Peachland Residents’ Association (PRA) has resigned her position, effective May 7.

In a May 2 letter addressed to PRA members, Stewart lists the main issues they’ve tackled over the past three years: • Raising public aware-

ness of Peachland’s water supply; • Examining the impacts associated with major development proposals, and • Establishing a new brand and identity for the PRA. In 2012 members of the PRA were particularly vocal about the proposed TNI building on Beach Avenue, voicing mostly negative concerns about

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the form and character of the building.

“I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support and participation over the past three years,” Stewart writes. “Of course, much remains to be done, but given the demands of the position and my current advancing years, I would encourage the association to seek out some new, younger energy

for the PRA leadership.

Now, more than ever, Peachland needs to have a vital ‘community voice’ on decisions affecting its future.”

Stewart told The View she will remain a member of the PRA and plans to continue to be involved with community issues.

A new president has not yet been selected by the association.

High streamflow advisory in effect Joanne Layh Peachland View Residents and property owners in low lying and flood prone areas should take appropriate measures to prepare and protect their properties as conditions change during spring runoff, Central Okanagan Emergency Program officials advised this week.

A high streamflow advisory affecting the Mission Creek and other small watersheds in the Okanagan was issued by the BC River Forecast Centre on Wednesday.

While no major flooding is expected, the river levels are rising or expected to rise rapidly and some minor flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

As temperatures increase, the higher elevation snowpack has been melting rapidly, causing Central Okanagan creeks to continue rising. Officials expect creeks to reach their highest level late Friday or Saturday.

“At this time of year, Central Okanagan residents are asked to use caution around all local water bodies,” Regional District of the Central Okanagan communications officer Bruce Smith said. “People are reminded that water levels may rise

unexpectedly and they and their pets should stay safely back from creek banks, which may be slippery or subject to erosion from the spring runoff.

Okanagan Lake boaters are also advised to be on the lookout for floating debris carried into the lake from rising and faster flowing tributaries.”

Officials continue to monitor weather patterns and water levels of local creeks, streams and lakes.

Information and pamphlets on flood preparedness including a recommended method for sandbag diking are available from the RDCO office (1450 KLO Road) as well as on the Regional Emergency Operation Centre website: www.cordemergency.ca.

Officials are asking anyone noticing a potential problem or flooding concern in the Central Okanagan to call the regional fire dispatch at 250-469-8577. Sandbags are available at local fire halls for any property owner facing imminent danger from flooding.

In the event of an emergency and activation of the Central Okanagan Emergency Operation Centre (EOC), the latest information will be available online at the www. cordemergency.ca.

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Voting Day: Tuesday, May 14, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Peachland Community Centre 4450 6th St

Advance Voting: Wednesday, May 8 - Saturday, May 11, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Peachland Community Centre 4450 6th St

Dan

Richard

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Cannings

LIBERAL

• Born in Edmonton, Alberta (moved to Penticton two weeks later) • Currently in his second term as Mayor of Penticton • Served three consecutive terms as councillor on Penticton city council • Chair of the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen (2003-2013) • Trustee on the Municipal Finance Authority, which is the principle supplier of infrastructure financing for local government (2009-2013) • Involved in the Ashton family retail business, which had locations throughout the Lower Mainland, Okanagan and Kootenays

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778-476-0911 dan.ashton@bcliberals.com www.electdanashton.com facebook.com/electdanashton twitter: @electdanashton 22-5500 Clements Crescent, Peachland, V0H 1X0

Doug

Maxwell

NDP

• Born in Penticton (1954) • BSc (Hons.) Zoology UBC (1975) • MSc Biology Memorial University (1977) • Named Biologist of the Year (1996) by the Association of Professional Biologists of B.C. • Honorary Fellow Okanagan College (2006) • Taught in the Zoology department at UBC and served as curator of the Cowan Vertebrate Museum at UBC for 15 years before moving back to Penticton in 1995 to start his own environmental consulting business • Author of several books including British Columbia: A Natural History, winner of Bill Duthie Booksellers Choice Award for best book published in British Columbia, the Canadian Science Writers’ Book Award and the Lieutenant Governor’s Silver Medal for best book on the natural history of British Columbia • Served on the B.C. Environmental Appeals Board (1997-2007) and B.C. Forest Appeals Commission (2003-2007) • Board member of the Nature Conservancy of Canada • Co-founded the Okanagan Similkameen Conservation Alliance and Meadowlark Nature Festival

BC FIRST

• Resident of Penticton for the past 20 years • Recently retired from being owner/operator of a small business (Maxwell’s Auto Service Ltd.) that operated for 30 years • Travelled to Europe, Mexico, USA, Cuba and all 10 provinces and 3 territories of Canada • Wants to pass on the knowledge learned from his 63 years of experiences, business training, trades training and small business background to try to preserve and improve the province of B.C.

Contact Doug Maxwell

250-490-5041 or 9639 dugmaxwell@hotmail.com www.bcfirst.ca facebook.com/pages/ Doug-Maxwell-BCFirst/300239540109784381 Norton Street, Penticton, B.C., V2A 4H9

Contact Richard Cannings

778-476-1111 richard.cannings@bcndp.ca www.richardcannings.bcndp.ca facebook.com/richardjcannings twitter: @canningsndp 575 Main Street, Penticton, B.C., V2A 5C6

May 10 is Green Credits – Do You Qualify?

You may be eligible for a credit for water consumption costs, if: • Your property is between ½ and 2 acres and does not have farm status; • You grow food for direct human consumption on at least • ¼ acre of your property; • You have a water efficient irrigation system in place; • You have a separate meter to record irrigation consumption.

For more information, see ‘Green Credits’ on our website at www.peachland.ca or stop in at the District Office or Public Works office for an application form.

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Sean

Upshaw CONSERVATIVE

• Born in Edmonton, Alberta (1961) • Was a member of the prestigious RE/MAX Hall of Fame • Recently received the Award of Excellence Lifetime Member from Royal Lepage • Founded Praise Christian Fellowship in Richmond, B.C. (1986) • Spent a year on the mission field in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia (1990) • Became a realtor in 1992 and has been a real estate agent in the Okanagan since 2003 • Founded The Father’s House in Abbotsford, B.C. (1997) • Resident of the Okanagan since 2002 • Ran as an Independent Conservative candidate in the 2011 federal election

Contact Sean Upshaw

250-215-0708 sean@seanupshaw.com facebook.com/seanupshaw23 twitter: @seanupshaw 1401 Appleridge Rd, Kelowna, B.C., V1W 3A6 (not a campaign office mailing address only)

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Are we becoming more wasteful?

noctilucent – Shining at night. From Latin nocti- (night) + lucent (shining).

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ver the past few decades public awareness about the impacts of environmental waste has increased, but for all our collective concern about going green and being environmentally conscious, it seems that the message still isn’t resonating with many consumers.

It seems for every green product that appears on the market, another ridiculously wasteful one appears. It’s as though consumers believe one will somehow cancel the other out.

At the same time that hundreds of environmentally conscious products have been introduced, we have also seen an increase in so-called convenient products like Swiffer wipes and disposable makeup cloths. They claim to be convenient, but how convenient are they really? Is it really easier to Swiffer a floor than to sweep it with a broom and dustpan?

In my view, one of the more obvious examples of wasteful invention is those Keurig or Tassimo-type coffee makers that require you to use a disposable plastic cup of coffee for every cup you brew.

All those little cups are an enormous waste, even if you can recycle parts of them.

Yet those things are catching on like wildfire, cropping up all over the place. Don’t believe me?

Just have a look at how much shelf space those disposable coffee cups take up in big box and grocery stores. They wouldn’t be using up that much retail real estate if people weren’t buying them.

If all you want is a single cup of coffee or two, why not use a French press instead? Sure, you need to heat up a bit of water in the kettle, but beyond that there is virtually no waste. French presses don’t require a filter, and you can compost the leftover grounds. Plus they produce an infinitely better cup of coffee than any sorry little prepackaged cup machine can brew.

Besides, wouldn’t you rather share a pot of coffee when someone comes over?

I don’t like to carry on about the “old days” for fear of sounding, well, old, but our ancestors didn’t have three-ply quicker picker upper paper towels. They had cloths, which picked spills up reasonably quickly. Then they washed them, and the cloths lived to quickly pick things up another day.

I’ve seen advertisements for paper towels so resilient that they can actually be cleaned and used again two or three times. Isn’t that amazing, we’re asked? Wonder at the strength! Yes, we had that already; they were called towels, they were very useful, and they didn’t end up in landfills.

The next time you’re in the grocery store, give a thought to convenience, and then give a thought to landfills, and the environment, and our responsibility to keep so-called convenient products out of them.

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Peachland Views Widening Hwy 97 will obliterate town I believe that if Highway 97 is four-laned through Peachland on its present route, the Peachland we know will be obliterated. Because of topography, we will be left with another ugly scar on the landscape that cannot be landscaped or legislated into invisibility.

We need to see an illustration of the final appearance of any proposed widening, including the community connections within Peachland, which will consume even more landscape.

What is Peachland worth? I think it is worth saving.

Patricia Ryder, Peachland

Election is finally becoming interesting As we are getting closer to the election, it is finally becoming a little more interesting.

Let’s see now – Premier Clark insists she will pay off the provincial debt in 15 years, using revenues generated by selling Liquid Natural Gas (LNG).

David Black is telling us that he has financial backing to build a $25 billion oil refinery near Kitimat.

To secure that kind of financing you need long-term contracts for your products (off-take) and a few green lights from the B.C. government.

We should also keep in mind that in order for any government to collect resource revenues, those resources somehow have to be shipped to their prospective customers.

Premier Clark is not telling us anything about just how all of those resources are supposed to be transported to those facilities, let alone to the end users, promoting speculation that David Black, pipeline companies, refineries, LNG plants and shipping companies already have received a few green lights from the B.C. government, we just have not been told yet.

In the mean time Adrian Dix has been adamant that there will be no construction of pipelines in B.C., and no increase in shipping of liquid natural resources in our coastal waters.

Is Premier Clark going to make those announcements just before the election, hoping it will turn her re-election into a slam dunk?

Andy Thomsen, Summerland

A political knee-jerk reaction?

Pardon the intrusion but I write to you from Penticton with a mix of duty and annoyance.

All is not well in Penticton. Back in 2011, Dan Ashton narrowly won a second term as Mayor of Penticton. After two years of controversial decisions since the election, our mayor is now hoping to “jump ship” and become an MLA. Interestingly, some residents of Penticton and other parts of the riding feel that voting for this B.C. Liberal candidate to “get rid of him” would be a good idea.

That would be a mistake in my view because elevating Dan Ashton to the position of MLA would mean rewarding him with a fat salary and perks, including a gold plated pension.

And if we are not happy with Mr. Ashton’s performance as Mayor of Penticton and regional district chair, do we really want him representing our com-

munities at the provincial level? Really, he needs to stick around to deal with the messy issues he had a leading role in creating (i.e. the pending hockey dorm lawsuit costs and his ongoing inclination to use public reserve funds to help facilitate his so-called “zero tax increases”).

Most importantly, Dan Ashton would have little or no influence as an opposition MLA in the realization of important local projects such as the urgent PRH expansion, especially when he spent taxpayer dollars and valuable time pursuing a regional prison, when our regional health care facility should have been his priority.

Do we really want an MLA with such a limited view of economic development and such obvious disregard for public preferences?

Benoit Robert, Penticton

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MP denies bill will compromise CBC’s journalistic independence MP Dan Albas Special to the Peachland View Each week I look forward to hearing from dozens, sometimes even hundreds, of different citizens on issues and concerns of importance to them. Although common issues may often parallel events in the media, others may be unique or related to an unreported matter that many citizens share a common interest with.

One of the more recent concerns I have heard about involves the CBC. If you have been following some online websites, you may have heard of a diabolical plan where the government will secretly take control over the CBC and convert the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation into a political propaganda machine.

Like most rumours, speculation and innuendo, there is generally some factual validity at the core of an issue that is often then stretched or otherwise exaggerated to the extent that what is really occurring is at odds with the allegations. In this case these concerns relate to Bill C-60, the Economic Action Plan for 2013. Bill C-60 does not in any way compromise the journalistic independence of the CBC, nor does this bill enable the Government of Canada to actively engage in the creative or political direction of the CBC. Let’s start by pointing out that this provision applies to all crown corporations and does not unfairly single out the CBC. The provision requires each board of directors for these crown corporations to have their labour mandate approved

by Treasury Board. These mandates currently are and will still be created independently by the crown corporations.

This is the same criteria

that ministries follow to ensure that there is responsible management.

Crown corporations have either received, or continue to receive billions of taxpayer dollars every year and the shareholders are the Canadian public.

If a crown corporation were not to be run responsibly, it would be the taxpayer that would ultimately foot the bill.

Given these challenging fiscal times it would be irresponsible of government to not retain the ability to control costs that are shared by Canadian taxpayers as a result of public sector labor agreements. While some may favour the “blank cheque” approach with respect to Crown corporation labour agreements, it should also be pointed out that the vast majority of Federal public sector workers are already subject to Treasury Board oversight and this legislation will provide greater parity within the public sector and will also protect the interests of Canadian taxpayers.

If you would like to read the actual text of the bill please do not hesitate to give me a call or send an email.

Another concern that I have heard from many citizens on is the billboard that I inherited and have continued to use along Highway 97 (heading south) at the northern boundary of our Okanagan-Coquihalla riding in West Kelowna. Many citizens have taken the time to share concerns over this billboard and the dislike for billboard signs in general.

I believe it is important to listen to the concerns of citizens and in this case there was a strong consensus opposed to this billboard sign. The challenge from my perspective is that this sign was extremely effective in relaying my contact information to citizens in West

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Kelowna, an important consideration as it is rare for a community that size to not have an MP office located directly within the municipality.

Fortunately one of the citizens who had expressed displeasure about the billboard sign also offered a constructive suggestion; that opening an office in West Kelowna would help negate the need for the sign. After much investigation this is precisely the course of

action currently underway. The billboard sign contract has not been renewed and later this month I will have a new constituency office to assist West Kelowna and area residents with the many federal concerns that arise in the area. This office will also be more strategically located for citizens in Peachland, Merritt and Logan Lake who frequently travel through West Kelowna on a more regular basis.

My existing Penticton office will continue to offer service to Penticton and

the southern portion of Okanagan-Coquihalla as before.

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What have they done to Grandpa?

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undreds of seniors are stuck in acute care hospitals and residential care homes – away from their loved ones – because the government cut home care and eliminated home support services.

The government has downloaded services to volunteers and eliminated professional home support workers who are trained and accountable in dealing with the needs of seniors. Without proper home support, many seniors are needlessly forced into institutions.

Universal home support

COSCO is calling for universal home care and home support services, based on need, available seven days a week to seniors and people with disabilities.

Such a service would allow thousands of seniors to live with dignity and respect in their own homes, close to families and friends. It would cost much less than acute or residential care.

It would strengthen our overall public health care system by reducing the pressure on acute care hospitals.

As a matter of both human decency and common sense economics, providing universal home support so people can remain in their own homes must be a priority for the next government of our province.

On May 14, please vote for a candidate who will respect seniors and their families by supporting universal home care and home support services

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LOCAL ACTIVITIES & EVENTS | sundays Jerry Dober Breakfast, 8am, Peachland Wellness Centre Peachland Baptist Sunday School, 9:30am, 4204 Lake Ave. Peachland United Service, 10am, United Church St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Worship, 10am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Emmanuel Church Workship Service, 10am, Peachland Elementary School Peachland Baptist Service, 10:30 service fellowship 11:30am, 4204 Lake Ave.

mondays

tuesdays Carpet Bowling, 10am, 50+ Activity Centre

Aerobics, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

Computer Literacy, 10am -12 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre. By appointment only.

Wellness Circle, 10 am, Peachland Wellness Centre

Ladies’ Morning Coffee, 10-11am, Peachland Wellness Centre Tai Chi, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre Needle Arts, 1:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Tween Scene, 2:30-5pm, 4th Street Place Peachland Guides 5:15pm, community centre

Meat Draw, 2pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Peachland Sparks (girls 5-6), 5:30pm, community centre

Meditation Group, meets weekly 7-8 pm, please join us! Call 778-479-3794 for more information.

Youth Boxing Club, 6-8 pm, 4th Street Place Wood Carvers, 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Toastmasters, 12pm, Peachland Community Centre AA, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre Tuesday Mens Coffee and Crib, 1pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Friendship Tuesday, 1:30 movie “One Fine Day” April 23. Blood pressures at 1:00.

All welcome. 50+ Activity Centre Tai Chi (Wellness Centre), 6:30 pm, United Church Hall BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Floor Hockey (age 8-12), 6:30-7:30pm, community centre; $2 (Jumpstart funding available) Bridge, 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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wednesdays

Yoga, 7:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Variety Singers, 9:30am, 50+

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Chess, 1:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre

thursdays Tai Chi (Wellness Centre), 9:30am beginners, 10am continued level, United Church Hall Bereavement, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre

Yoga, 1:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Ladies Cribbage, 10:30am, Peachland Wellness Centre

Sunshine Singers, 1:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

Iron and Silk Exercise, 11am, 50+ Activity Centre

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS, Tweens 5-6:30pm, middle teens 6:30-8pm, 4th St. Anglican Church Peachland Baptist Church Gym Night, 7-8:15pm, Peachland Community Centre For children K-6.

Lions Den Meeting, 7 pm. 2nd week: 6th Ave. Police Station. 4th week: community centre. Dan 250-767-9034 Central Okanagan Model Railway Company Group, 7pm, Peachland Museum

Peachland Rotary Club Meeting, 12pm, Gasthaus Pub AA, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre Meat Draw, 4pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS, middle teen hangout 5:307pm, community centre.

Free.

Bingo, 6:45pm, 50+ Activity Centre

fridays Men’s Coffee, 10am11am, Peachland Wellness Centre Yoga, 10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Friday Art Club, 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Tea in the Tranquil Room, 2-3pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Ladies Snooker, 5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Potluck, Meeting, or Entertainment, 6pm, 50+ Activity Centre (4th week of the month only) BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OUTING, meet at community centre; Call to register.

saturdays Carpet Bowling, 10am, 50+ Activity Centre Meat Draw, 3pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Youth Night, 7-8:15pm, Peachland Baptist Church (For Grades 6-9)

UPCOMING EVENTS Tickets are $50 per person and Meadowlark Festival Event.

Move for Health Day, May 10. Get caught being active and can be purchased by calling Meet at Peachland Community win prizes!

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Centre for an informative Bat Talk by biologist Tanya Luszcz Move for Health Day Hike Peachland Ambassadors and learn about the Peachland Mother’s Tea and Fashion Bats Stewardship Program. A and Photography Lesson, Show, May 12, 2 - 4pm, viewing of the Primary School May 10. Free. Pre-register at the Recreation Office 250-767- Peachland Community Centre. and observation of bat activity 2133.

Email peachlandambassador@ in the attic will follow. Refreshgmail.com for more informaments; $10 per adult + one child.

Annual Rotary Spring Gala tion.

Fundraiser Event, May 11.

Dinner, dancing, live music by Go Batty in Peachland, May Sowers and Growers Meet16, 7:30 - 9:30pm, Peachland ing, May 16, 7 pm, Little the “Dreamland Band,” live, silent and balloon auction.

Historic Primary School. A Schoolhouse. The featured

Medical Services Directory Chiropractor Dr. Peter Stapleton

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Dentists

Pharmacy

Dr. Don MacRae Dr. Phil Kachanoski Dr. Karl Oppenheim Dr. Peter Cormillot Dr. Jeff Krawchuk

Wes Bedford, B.Sc Geoff Davis, B.Sc Garnet Lloyd, B.Sc

Peachland Dental Centre

Peachland Pharmacy

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speakers will be Malcolm and Danielle Scott who will be giving tips on exhibiting and caring for roses. Everyone is welcome.

Meadowlark Festival, May 16-20. Interactive presentation about biology, behaviours and conservation of bats. Visit www.peachlandchamber.bc.ca for more information.

Dinner/Dance, May 18, 6:30pm, Peachland Legion.

3 course served dinner special

Dinner/Dance $20 250-767-9140 for more info.

A mountain of music from Sierra. Great dancing and listening music. 7:30 dance only $10

Artists Go Batty, May 25, 6 - 9 p.m., community centre. Art World of Wheels Car Show, show and sale. This year the May 19. Car, truck, motorcycle group is offering hand-painted and antique boat show. Visit bat houses. Proceeds will be www.peachlandworldofwheels. given to the bat fund in the ca for more information. newly renovated primary school housing western Canada’s largest bat colony. Admission by Peachland Players “Blythe Spirits” May 23 to 25. Written donation.

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Dan Gets it Done.

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Dan Ashton

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Affordable Seniors Housing for Peachland As Mayor & Regional District Chair Dan has…

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Linda and Morgan Borrowman (left) were at the Peachland A&W last weekend for Wheels for a Cure, Drive for Prostate Cancer. Standing at right are Robin Butler and Gerry Stoddart.

Rightsized the operations at Penticton City Hall and the Regional District to fit today’s economy

Q & A with Dan...

Q: I’m happiest when I’m able to…

A: Solve issues to the resolution of both parties Q: My favourite hobby is…

A: Travelling on a long curvy dirt road on a motorcycle

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Delivered 3 years of Zero percent (0%) tax increases in the City of Penticton

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Q: The websites I visit most often are…

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12 years experience in local government

Q: My favorite food is…

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Q: My favourite book/ author is…

A: Touching the Void by Joe Simpson Q: My Favourite color is..

A: Blue

Dan and the BC Liberals Will Continue to get it Done!

Campaign Office: Peachland: 22-5500 Clements Crescent Mike Rieger

Christine Rezel-Sanderson, wife of the late Gordon Sanderson, dedicated a red maple tree on Beach Avenue on Wednesday. The plaque is dedicated to Gordon Sanderson and his brother William Sanderson, both war veterans who died in 2010 and 1996, respectively.

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The West Kelowna Warriors have named #27 Matt Anholt as their new captain for the

2013-14 BCHL season. The ’94 born native of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan will be entering his second season with the Warriors. Last year Anholt produced 9 goals and 22 assists in 51 games while playing mostly a checking role for the team.

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Freemasons to celebrate 100 years in Peachland aLan oWen Special to the Peachland View In August 2013 Freemasons of Trepanier Lodge, together with freemasons from other lodges in the Okanagan, will be celebrating 100 years of Freemasonry in Peachland. In order to get the Peachland community involved in this celebration we thought it important to let people know a little about what we do.

Most people know about the tremendous contributions made by the Shriners, but how many realise that all Shriners are Freemasons?

Freemasons of British Columbia and Yukon care about those who are fighting cancer. On April 6, 1989, they launched the Cancer Car program in the Lower Mainland committed to raise $1 million for the cause. The program has since expanded to Vancouver Island (1991) and the Thompson-Okanagan area of the Interior (1998)

as cancer treatment centres were established.

These Freemasons collectively launched the program to enable cancer patients to get to treatment centres with a minimum amount of difficulty. In 1988 a committee was struck. They approached the Canadian Cancer Society with the idea that a volunteer driver would pick patients up from their homes and take them to a treatment centre and back again, or, in the case of out of town patients, from the airport, ferry terminal or bus depot to the cancer lodge or other accommodation near the cancer clinic. The service is provided at no cost to either the patient or the cancer society.

Every Freemason in the grand lodge jurisdiction annually contributes an assessed amount towards the capital fund to purchase and replace the 16 vehicles currently in use.

This assessment also pays for the fuel, insurance and maintenance of the ve-

hicles.

The program is administered by the Masonic Community Charities Fund.

Currently the Freemasons cover an area that includes Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby and New Westminster on the Lower Mainland (seven vehicles); from Campbell River to Victoria on Vancouver Island (five vehicles); and from Kamloops to the U.S.A. border in the Interior (four vehicles as of April 1, 2004). There are approximately 500 volunteers in the three areas, some 15 per cent of whom are non-masons.

In the Okanagan alone in 2012, 9,486 passengers were transported for a total of 227,215 kilometres. In January, 2013, 676 passengers were transported a for a total of 17,093 kilometres and in February 598 passengers were transported for a total of 14,716 kilometres.

To learn more about Freemasonry in Peachland, visit www.Trepanier83.ca.

Thanks for the increased funding, but...

Moyra baXter Special to the Peachland View This is the time of year when boards of education have usually approved a preliminary budget that must be sent to the Ministry of Education by the end of June. Just as families must budget in both good times and bad, trustees have difficult decisions to make whether there is some extra money that many people would like to enhance their programs, or cuts have to be made.

This year, in planning for the 2013 - 2014 school year, the amount of funding that we expect to receive, based on our student number projections, will not cover all the operating costs that we incurred this year. This is because although we will receive $116 more per student, the increased costs due to inflation and new expenses will not be covered. So, in order to present a balance budget to the Ministry, cuts were in order.

Although we try to ensure that budget cuts have the least effect in the classroom, we know that

everything we do and every penny we spend affects students in the end. Without the people who work behind the scenes our huge corporation would cease to be effective. Fewer supplies purchased means learning will be adversely affected. Our schools need to be kept safe, clean, comfortable and in good repair. Servicing and repairing our buses is imperative for student safety.

The list goes on and on.

The cuts approved by the board in the preliminary budget deliberations will be spread throughout the district. Because we are a large district, they may be absorbed without too many complaints. But the question is, what will happen if we have to make cuts again next year?

None of us can afford to see our public education system gradually eroded.

School districts need to have sustainable, stable, predictable funding that includes additional dollars for increasing expenses, and for provincial program implementation.

While we always hope the funding will cover increased expenses, even if we were told that there

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With the provincial election next week, I have attended four forums for candidates running in the areas covered by the Central Okanagan School District. I have used that opportunity to ask about stable, predictable funding for public education.

The responses I have received have been positive; however, I have been a trustee during NDP and Liberal governments and, up to now, neither have yet found a way to provide the stability school districts seek.

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GENERAL ELECTION Get ready to vote.

In the 40 th Provincial General Election, British Columbia’s voters will vote for their Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.

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Vote in any district electoral office from now until 4 p.m. (Pacific time) on General Voting Day, Tuesday, May 14, 2013.

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If you don’t have any of the above, bring two documents that together prove your identity and current residential address. A complete list of acceptable identification is available from Elections BC. Voters without identification can be vouched for by a voter in their electoral district who has identification, or by a direct family member, or by someone who has legal authority to make personal care decisions for the voter.

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The following persons have been nominated as candidates for Penticton for the 40th Provincial General Election.

Penticton Electoral District Candidate’s Name:

Financial Agent:

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Dan Ashton BC Liberal Party

Herbert Milligan 4651 Lakeside Rd, Penticton, BC, V2A 8W5

Richard Knorr 5-1101 Main St, Penticton, BC, V2A 5E6

Richard James Cannings BC NDP

Peter Benson S11 C156, Naramata, BC, V0H 1N0

Doug Maxwell BC First

Doug Cousins 401 Wade Ave W, Penticton, BC, V2A 1V3

Sean Upshaw BC Conservative Party

Sheldon Upshaw 1401 Appleridge Rd, Kelowna, BC, V1W 3A6

General Voting Places:

Ronald Barillaro 124-695 Pineview Rd, Penticton, BC, V2A 7S8

Advance Voting Places:

District Electoral Offices: 101-246 Martin St Penticton, BC (250) 487-4442

Columbia Elem School 1437 Allison St, Penticton, BC

Peachland Comm Centre 4450 6th St, Peachland, BC

Summerland United Church 13204 Henry Ave, Summerland, BC

Peachland Comm Centre 4450 6th St, Peachland, BC

Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Ctr 9111 Peach Orchard Rd, Summerland, BC

Penticton Seniors Centre 2965 S Main St, Penticton, BC

Trout Creek Elem School 5811 Nixon Rd, Summerland, BC

Penticton Seniors Centre 2965 S Main St, Penticton, BC

Lutheran Church 1370 Church St, Penticton, BC

Penticton Trade & Convention Centre 273 Power St, Penticton, BC

Uplands Elem School 145 Middle Bench Rd S, Penticton, BC

Penticton Trade & Convention Centre 273 Power St, Penticton, BC

Naramata Centre 455 Ellis Ave, Naramata, BC

Seventh Day Adventist Church 297 W Warren Ave, Penticton, BC

West Bench Elem School 1604 West Bench Dr, Penticton, BC

Summerland United Church 13204 Henry Ave, Summerland, BC

PDSCL Housing Services 439 Winnipeg St, Penticton, BC

Summerland Seniors Centre 9710 Brown St, Summerland, BC

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She couldn’t really decide what to do with her prize, but she called back the next day to thank us again, saying that she had to keep checking her purse because she couldn’t believe it. Happy Mother’s Day, Sharon--and a happy Mother’s Day to every mom in Peachland!

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The opening of the visitor centre and interpretive centre in the historic Peachland primary school building provides new opportunities for community creativity and participation. At Go Batty in Peachland, logo and label designs are being sought for marketing items to be sold in the new visitor centre.

At this time a creative wine label depicting Peachland bats is required by Hainle Estate Vineyard. Hainle is producing a specialty white wine in support of Peachland tourism and the Bat program. One dollar from each bottle of the specialty wine sold will be donated to the visitor centre. Many other products and events will require marketing at the visitor centre. Label and logo designs created by kids and adults alike will be accepted at Go Batty in Peachland. Local artist, Wayne Power, will be available for those who have ideas but lack the skills to produce their ideas on paper. Kids contributing designs will receive a certificate of merit. Other activities for kids include creating a bat mobile, headbands, egg carton

DR. DON MACRAE of Peachland Dental Centre examines the teeth of Melony, a fruit bat hand-puppet, as part of the Peachland bats educational program. Learning about the teeth, food source and habitat of bats is one component of the bat educational program and Dr. Don demonstrates learning can be fun. Go Batty in Peachland (Thursday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m.), will be a family fun night of bat crafts, art, and a close up view of a Yuma bat that lives in the attic of historic Peachland primary school building. bats and decorating ginger bat cookies.

Also, the Peachland bats stewardship program will be introduced at Go Batty in Peachland.

The pilot stewardship project involves bat counts taken in locations within Peachland other than the primary school. Those wishing to become stewards of Peachland bats will participate in collecting data from four bat counts throughout the

summer, which will then, through the visitor centre, become part of the provincial stats on bat colonies in British Columbia.

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Peachland Civic Awards Spirit of Peachland Civic Awards

Councillors’ Award of Merit

Peachland Excellence Awards

Freedom of the Municipality Award

Excellence in Volunteerism

Don Wigfield

Recognizing excellence for 2012

Citizen of the Year Lynne Herrin

Don Wilson Alice Spinley

Youth Citizen of the Year Katie Owens

Mayor’s Award of Merit

Lifetime Service Award

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- Introduce changes to an archaic system of government, subject to the people’s approval by referendum.

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Katie Owens, winner of the Youth Citizen of the Year award.

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Joan Dupuis, winner of the Unsung Hero award.

- Elect local responsible members to the Legislative Assembly, thereby ending control of the BC Legislature by political party & special interests.

- End election of a dictatorship by making the executive branch (Premier & Cabinet) accountable to the Legislative Assembly through an open committee process.

- Elect the First Minister (Premier) at large provincially to manage the executive branch of government.

- The Executive Branch to consist of Premier and 12 members appointed by the Premier, from other than the elected members, based on expertise.

- Devise a more equitable distribution of constituencies that takes into consideration geography and size of area, more than just population numbers.

- Limit the number of members of the Legislative Assembly to 60 with a review and recommended changes every 10 years, to be placed before the electorate for approval.

- Make government accountable to the people through workable “Initiative, Referenda and Recall.”

- Introduce a system of FREE votes for the Legislature and its committees.

- Limit election funding to “individuals” and to no more than $1000 per donation.

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Martha Jenkins (centre), accepted the Lifetime Service

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Don Wigfield (above, centre), winner of the Councillors’ Award of Merit.

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Bill Bennett (centre) won the Excellence in the Arts award.

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HOROSCOPE

CROSSWORD

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, you may feel like you need to move faster to get ahead, but the opposite is true this week. Slow down and focus on the details and you will benefit.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, though the first few days of the week may seem disastrous, hang in there and you will find things will turn around quite quickly.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, sometimes you have to make some noise to be heard, which may seem out of character for you. If the cause is that important, you will do what is necessary.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, you can’t get enough of a certain thing, but you may need to pace yourself. Otherwise your interest may start to wane. A surprise situation arises on Thursday.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, there are things you need to say to a particular person in your life. But you do not know how to express your opinions in a way that’s easy to understand. Speak from the heart.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

You may be feeling a bit under the weather this week, Virgo. It’s likely due to you pushing your schedule to the limits. Schedule some recovery time for yourself.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 CLUES ACROSS 1. Our 10 numerals 7. Horseshoe cleat 11. Ear shell 12. Soprano solo 13. Vestments 14. Heart’s singer Wilson 15. Set of type in one style 16. Withdraw from work 18. Ancient Hebrew coin 20. Megacycle 21. 26th British letter 22. Colonnaded Greek walks 24. Russian sourgrass soup 26. OK Corral’s Wyatt 27. Cheremiss 28. Schenectady County Airport 29. Laptop 31. Actress Farrow 32. NYSE for Murphy Oil Corp.

33. Talk noisily 35. New Testament 36. Tax collector 37. Mediation council 39. Not in use 41. Act as master of ceremonies 43. Skin lesions 44. Stiff bristle 45. Equally 46. Pool dressing room 49. Eyebath 51. Thick piece of

something 52. Angry 55. 20th Hebrew letter 56. 3rd largest Colombian city 57. Gum arabics 59. A song of praise to God 60. Dispatcher CLUES DOWN 1. Word shortening 2. Tore down (var. sp.)

3. 22nd state (abbr.)

4. Tropical constrictor 5. Hostelry 6. Examine and expurgate 7. Small restaurants 8. E. Asian anis liquor 9. Infestation of head louse 10. New Yorker film critic Pauline 11. An orange-red crystalline dye 13. Indicates position 16. Root mean square (abbr.)

17. Electronic countercountermeasures 19. 12-31 greeting 22. Fastens 23. Himalayan wild goats 25. One who overacts 28. Facial gesture 30. Absence of aggression

34. China 38. Older Bridges brother 40. Plays 42. Term denoting psychic abilities 43. Oral polio vaccine developer 44. Any habitation at a high altitude

46. Hyperbolic cosecant 47. Russian mountain range 48. An aromatic salve 50. Venezuelan fashion designer initials 53. Highest card 54. 5th son of Jacob 58. Music storage device

SUDOKU

Libra, you need to rely on someone this week for a big project, but you don’t know who to choose. Make a list of your best prospects, and then you can narrow it down from there.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

You can use a break from the daily grind, Scorpio. It might be time to plan a getaway. You may want to make this a solo trip so you can fully recharge.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

The truth can sometimes hurt a bit, Sagittarius. But a dose of honesty this week provides the reality check you have been needing. Make some changes.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, an event this week gets you fired up and excited.

It could be the news you have been waiting to hear from work or from a significant other.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, knowing when to keep quiet can be difficult, especially when you suspect something is off-kilter. This week you will be put to the test.

Level: Intermediate Here’s How It Works - Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, the week may begin somewhat aimlessly, but things will all come together by the middle of the week.

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The Peachland Wellness Centre is looking for a volunteer to co-facilitate their Bereavement Program.

She/He should have a background in nursing, teaching and/or group facilitation experience. Having experienced a personal loss may help the potential facilitator identify with those that attend the program.

Beverage garden volunteers needed for May 19

The program runs continuously all year and is held on Thursday mornings from 10 – 12 noon at the PWC.

Jean Saul

Interested applicants please contact the Peachland Wellness Centre at 250 767 0141.

Special to the Peachland View Did you know that we have a Hidden Gem at the legion? Our kitchen is fully operational and they are now offering up a birthday dinner.

Starting Friday, May 10 and every other Friday after that, if you have a birthday in that month, and are a fully paid up member of the legion, you can get your birthday dinner free up to a value of $10. Now that’s a deal! For further details, call the legion.

The Hidden Gem is also pleased to offer a Mother’s Day brunch this coming Sunday, May 12.

The long weekend will once again see the legion hosting a number of events, including a dinner and dance on Saturday, May 18 and our beverage garden on Sunday, May 19. However, we can’t put on these events without your help. If you can spare a couple of hours to help with setup, sell drink tickets, serve drinks or flip burgers it would be greatly appreciated.

For volunteer information, contact the legion at

250-767-9404.

Our Peachland ambassadorial candidate was introduced at the society’s debut night, which was April 30. I am pleased to advise that Gabrielle Nixon is our candidate this year.

Nixon will be introduced

to the legion membership at the general meeting on May 27.

Our meat draws continue to do well on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons. If you can help with any of these events, contact us at the number above.

Constance Roth

Got Household Hazardous Waste?

Things labeled flammable, corrosive or poisonous?

We also accept appliances, electronics, smoke alarms, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, thermostats and most products with a cord or battery including power tools.

Sorry NO freezers or refrigerators.

For safe disposal year round, take it to the

Battery Doctors 1972 Windsor Road, Kelowna Limits and restrictions may apply.

For more info call 250.860.2866 or visit regionaldistrict.com/recycle THE BATTERY DOCTORS

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would like to thank everyone who helped to make our 15th Annual Charity Golf Tournament a success.

Profits will be distributed amongst various Peachland Youth Organizations.

On Sunday, April 28th, almost 100 golfers converged on Summerland Golf and Country Club for a day to remember. After a great day on the links we moved into the clubhouse for an excellent steak and chicken buffet while Mike Roberts of CHBC provided the after dinner banter, as only he can.

SECOND PLACE TEAM: TOP LIONS CLUB TEAM: Kevin Cheale, Michael Peachland Club of Dave Craddock, Paige Guernsey Tarry, Dave Beeson, Glenn and Karen Guy. Platts and Gary Stephens.

Thanks to our numerous sponsors including: • On Beach • Peachland Yacht Club • Shannon Lake Golf Course • Papa John’s • Peachland Collision & Glass Country Club • Summerland Credit Union • Peachland Petro Canada • Canadian Helicopters • ASME • Peachland Pharmacy • Kelowna Motors • Flaman Fitness • Play Golf Kelowna • Okanagan Golf Club • Peachland Wine Shoppe • Willowbrook Drywall • Peachland Dental Centre • Standard Auto Glass • New Monaco • Bliss Bakery • Sunnyside Market • Peachland Johnston Meier • Blue Waters Irrigation • TNI • Tracey Boorman • PMF Chartered Accountants • DJ Plumbing • Down Under Irrigation • Twin Lakes Golf Resort • Rocky J’s • Edward Jones • Two Eagles Golf • Kelowna Golf and Country • Gasthaus • Westside Curb Appeal Club Also the Marketplace IGA in Summerland for providing food for our BBQ at the 10th tee.

Thanks as well to the many gift donors who filled out our very successful Silent Auction Table.

at the Rotary Pavilion on May 5. The Peachland Wellness Centre’s • Westjet Hazardous Waste newspaper B&W to adhelp mar12:Hazardous teen volunteers raised donations eradicate polioWaste in -newspaper ad-delete 3/27/12 4:18 PM • Summerland Golf and developing countries.

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This year’s winner of the Westjet Raffle and two tickets to “anywhere they fly” is an active volunteer in our community - Doreen Hall of Peachland.

Profits from this raffle will be donated to Camp Winfield.

We hope to see you all out again next year. Mark April 27th on your calendar and remember to tell all your friends and register early to have a chance to win a free registration, as did Sally Koponyas this year.

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Stewards Wanted The Peachland Legion is seeking part time bar stewards available to fill in for short or long term vacancies. Experience and Serve It Right certification are required. Drop off or send your resume to the Peachland Legion. E-18

Garage Sale Big Bargains: camping, canning, gardening, kitchen, automotive, plus tools, lots of good stuff. Sat., May 11. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 7200 Brent Road GS-11

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J&M Cleaning • Commercial • Residential • Move-Outs • Locally owned & operated • References available 250-878-9729 S-18

Roof Rite New, re-roofs and repairs, moss removal & prevention, eavestrough cleaning, shingles, shakes & concrete roof tiles. Todd Smith, 250-767-6603 or 250-718-0641.

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Meets Monday at 7 p.m. (closed meeting) and Friday at 8 p.m. (open meeting).

Call 250-763-5555 for more info.

Garage Sale Yard Sale Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12 8:00 am - 3:00 pm 6093 Gummow Road Office, power tools, household & misc. items.

No early birds.

Everything must go! GS-10

rentals Boat Slip For Rent At Pentowna Marina. will fit up to 28 ft boat. Available now. Please call (250) 212-2266. FR-27 Suite For Rent Newly renovated above ground 1 bedroom suite w/lakeview; in Peachland. Easy access to highway. Will go fast-book to view immediately! Includes in suite laundry, gas fireplace, utilities.

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It is agreed by the advertiser requesting space that the liability of the Peachland View in the event of failure to publish an advertisement or in the event of an error appearing in the advertisement as published, shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for only one incorrect insertion for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect or omitted item only and that there shall be no liability in any event greater than the amount paid.

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Pancake breakfast and more ahead at 50 Plus Centre Bingo jackpot hits $100 Pat Grieve Special to the Peachland View What a month of music it was in April! First, the Variety Singers concert, then the Stars on Stage, then the great performance

by His & Hers at the monthly potluck supper.

This duo of husband and wife Jeremy and Julie Messenger, entertained royally with guitar and songs. You could have sworn Johnny Cash was on the stage!

The entertainment won’t

stop in May because we have Dale Seaman and the Highway 97 gang coming to the potluck supper on May 24. They are a three (maybe four) piece band that will have your toes tapping; bring your dancing shoes. As usual, bring a large portion of your favourite recipe and your own dishes and cutlery; this way no one gets stuck with the dishes. Dinner will take place at 6 p.m. followed by entertainment at 8 p.m.

The Fifty Plus Activity Centre volunteer of the month for April was yoga instructor Taryn Skalbania; come and see who the May honoree is.

But before that happy evening, we have another big event happening at the centre. The first of our legendary pancake breakfasts will take place on the Victoria Day weekend on Sunday, May 19. The holiday is a little early this year but I guess it has to be the Monday that precedes the 24. It’s car show day so you know it will be busy along Beach Avenue. Come and get a good breakfast between 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. so you have the energy to wander and admire the cars. The cost is $5 for adults and $2.50 for children 6 – 12. Breakfast is free for those under five.

Here is big news for those of you who have been asking about our annual bus trip: this year on Friday, June 14 we will be going to Three Valley Gap, just south of Revelstoke.

For the bargain price of $40 for members and $45 for non-members, you will enjoy the ride, the grand tour of the ghost town, museum and train collection plus a fabulous lunch in the dining room. We will leave at 8:15 a.m. and be back about 4:30 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now so get yours early; you know we always sell out so don’t be disappointed.

The last Friendship Tuesday of the spring will be

on May 14 with the movie Hilary and Jackie. Members can go for lunch on May 28 so be ready with your RSVP when you are phoned. Not on the phone list? Call the office and we can fix that for you.

Every year we have an appreciation tea for those members over 80. It is sort of a thank you for their work and attendance over the years. This event is by invitation, so if we don’t have your birthdate on file, we can’t invite you! Be sure to call the office and make sure we have you on the list as we don’t want to miss anyone. The tea will take place on Friday, June 7 at 1 p.m.

All our programs are running well, especially the exercise activities. We may even have to add another Aerobics for the not so Young class as the Wednesday 9:30 a.m. slot is very popular. Keep an eye out for news of that.

The bingo jackpot is now at $100 as of this writing; some lucky player is going to come out richer and it may be you! We are desperate for help for bingo, both with the card sales and the calling. If you would like to train for one of these positions and are available to give Marie, Irene and Cal a hand now and then, call the office 250-767-9133.

Food for the Soul: Why should I go to church?

John Rankin

Peachland Baptist Church Special to the Peachland View When I was growing up, I remember loving going to Sunday school, and church service, but I did not like the punishment I received later for fighting with my brother and sisters on the way home!

I guess I had not yet mastered the art if turning the other cheek, and forgot about not exchanging insult for insult.

Nevertheless, I continued to go willingly and eagerly. I didn’t even mind the several miles that we had to walk each way when my parents didn’t have a vehicle. Approaching my teen years however, I was a bit reluctant to

carry my Bible past all of my friends’ houses so I stuck it under my jacket.

Summertime proved to be a little more challenging though. Anyway, as if my friends didn’t know where I was going all dressed up like that, since there was virtually nothing else open on Sunday morning.

Somehow my pretend invisibility prevailed in my thinking. The teen years were difficult years, but those difficulties brought me to a defining moment and the answer to the question, “Why should I go to church?”

One Sunday morning I wanted to stay in bed, so I told my mother that I wasn’t feeling well. It is the standard answer for so many who try and get out of things, but it was also partially true. My mother,

being much smarter than me said, “Well, if you are not well enough to go to church, then you are not well enough to go outside later and will have to stay in bed all day.” I wasn’t that sick, but I wasn’t going to tell her that. I spent a very long day in bed thinking about the real reason I didn’t go to church and the verse that she always quoted from the Bible.

Hebrews 10:25 says, “Do not forsake the assembling of yourselves.”

Why go to church? Because God wants me to go! It pleases Him! That was reason enough for me. I wanted to go, because I wanted to please God, just as when I was younger I wanted to please my parents. At 13 years old, I recommitted

my life to Christ and decided right then and there that nothing was going to come before Him not jobs, money, or even family, and especially not leisure and pleasure. I chose Christ over everything else and it has been a delight to be part of His church and to fellowship with other believers ever since.

Why go to church? Because God wants us to have a loving relationship with fellow believers.

Our relationship with God naturally leads us to have a relationship with other believers. How can anyone grow in isolation?

We express our love for God by demonstrating our love to one another. If we choose to stay in bed on Sunday, or do our own thing, we are really just

thinking about ourselves.

The love of Christ compels us to love one another, and to think of others more than ourselves. How can we do that if we purposely stay away? I know some may sincerely not be able to attend church because of infirmary or isolation, so we need to take the church to them in their care homes or wherever they are. Those who are more isolated may have only a radio or TV, and God will bless them with that.

But for the rest who can and should go to church, what is holding you back?

You are an important part of the body. Your strengths will help others weaknesses, and the strength of others will help your weaknesses. I Corinthians

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St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

Peachland United Church 4421 4th Street

Sunday, May 12th, 2013

Grace Lutheran Church 1162 Hudson Road West Kelowna, B.C. 250-769-5685

Sunday Services

New Contemporary Worship

Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Morning Prayer Tuesdays - 9:30 a.m.

Office Hours 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Monday to Friday

Service 10:30 a.m.

Lyn Stewart 250-767-6211 or John Miller 250-767-9270

Sunday School

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Traditional Worship

10:30 a.m. Ages 2 thru to Grade 6 www.gracelutherankelowna.com

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Peachland Campus Pastor cell: 250.870.3087 Office: 5848B Beach Avenue

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Peachland Baptist Church Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 am Church service at 10:30 am (Children’s church during service)

Derek Koch, Peachland Campus Pastor

Peachland Campus 10:00 am - Worship Service at Peachland Elementary School

A Friendly Welcome Awaits You At...

Fellowship time with coffee and cookies at 11:30 a.m.

Office Hours - Tue, Wed, Thur 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Hall rental contact Doreen 250-767-2132 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.

Rev. Elaine Diggle

Pastor John Rankin Join us for: Good Music Bible Messages - Great Fellowship

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12:13 says that we are one body and every part of that body is important in praying for and comforting and encouraging one another in their Christian walk. Isolation and selfsufficiency are not God’s plan, but submission and accountability are.

Why go to church? Because God wants us to be accountable - accountable to Him and to one another. Every one us is accountable to God for what we do with our time and resources. We will either spend them foolishly or wisely. Are we using them for our pleasure, or for God’s glory? Is our focus on the temporary or the eternal? Romans 12:14 says, “So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.” Believers are to be focused on the eternal knowing God has called them not only to encourage one another, but to submit and be accountable to one another.

Ephesians 5:21 says, “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” An isolated Christian who answers only to himself easily rationalizes wrongful attitudes and actions.

All throughout the New Testament wherever there was a group of believers, they met for prayer and worship and teaching of the word of God. Maybe you have been spending too much time in bed or elsewhere and asking that same question: why go to church? I hope I have helped answer that today. I also hope you find a Bible-believing and loving church very soon.

They are eagerly waiting for you there.

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Expect magic in the air at the Peachland Fall Fair!

Get a head start on blooms, fruits and veg

Martha Jenkins Special to the Peachland View September 7 and 8, 2013 will be the magical weekend of the 94th Peachland Fall Fair.

Spring has just arrived

but it is never too soon to start planning ahead to prepare for entering the Fall Fair. As the days start getting warmer and we begin the pruning and yard work, the garden shops beckon our horticultural fanci-

Bat program to feature education, stewardship, viewing and crafts Continued from page 11

ed in the stewardship package for a nominal fee of $10. This is an exciting summer project for families and visitors. Anyone with bats on their property, or know of bats in an older building, grove of trees, or bridge, is asked to contact the visitor centre. These locations could be included in stats within the B.C. bat count.

At Go Batty in Peachland biologist Tanya Luszcz will present a slide show on bat species and retrieve a specimen from the schoolhouse attic for

close-up viewing. Bat houses will also be on display, along with floor plans and specs for mounting bat houses.

If bats are unwelcome on your property, stepby-step instruction will be given on how to humanely exclude bats from your home. Luszcz has donated a bat house to be raffled at the event.

On Thursday, May 16 meet at Peachland Community Centre at 7:30 p.m. for activities and presentations, followed by a tour of historic Peachland primary school building, then a viewing of Peachland bats exit-

ing the schoolhouse dormers. Go Batty in Peachland is a Meadowlark Festival event.

Funds received from Meadowlark events benefit species and habitats at risk in this region.

Environmental awareness, the continuation of educational outreach initiatives, and promoting land management practices are supported

by Meadowlark events.

All proceeds from Go Batty in Peachland benefit Peachland bats educational program.

Refreshment will be served. Admission is $10 per one adult and child.

FOUR FANTASTIC VICTORIA DAY LONG WEEKEND EVENTS FOR YOU AT THE PEACHLAND LEGION

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Saturday May 18th, 6 pm - 3 course Dinner & Dance with live music by Sierra, only $20.00 per person

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Sunday May 19th, 8 am till late - Take in the Show n’ Shine and spend the day at the Legion’s Street Party. BBQ from $2.00, live music with Tad & The Twins, beer garden all day in the Legion

ers with plants, seedlings and seeds that by fall will produce fabulous blooms for show and flower arrangements, fruits, nuts, and vegetables to show and to be made into jams, jellies, and preserves.

We still have time to sew, stitch and knit, scrapbook, and get creative in the hobby shop.

Spring break and the summer months are the

perfect time to have our children spend some quality time getting creative in the kitchen, doing handicrafts, taking photographs and writing stories to share.

Visit our website, www.

PeachlandFallFair.ca, to view our information booklet online or in late May of this year you can pick up the new printed booklet at local retailers and the Peachland

Chamber of Commerce.

There are categories that will appeal to everyone and the fair is open for entries from any resident of B.C. to compete for wonderful ribbons, trophies and prize money. Each section will also have a special category that will depict our “magic” theme this year.

There really will be magic in the air, at the Peachland Fall Fair!

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Award-winning wineries within an easy ride. An all-season playground for every weekend, the entire summer, or year-round

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Sunday May 19th, 6 pm till late - Dinner from $6. Live music, 50/50 draw, dancing

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2932 Shannon Lake Road, Shannon Lake - 1957 sqft, 4 bed & 3 bath, one & half storey. A great starter!

Great potential! Large windows, vaulted ceilings.

Formal living/dining/family on main, 3 beds up.

Games room & 4th bed potential in walkout bsmt.

Pool sized lot with a 32x11 composite deck. Close to schools, min to shops!

MLS®10063893

Eric Steinbach

Lakeviews

Reduced!

764 Francis Ave

Great 4 bed/ 2bath home within blocks to the hospital with many new features. Brand new high efficiency furnace, newer roof, new paint in and out, hardwood, tile. This home is very clean and well maintained. Close to all amenities and the beach, all walking distance.

MLS# 10053805

MLS# 10058727

$649,000

$369,000

24-1525 Bear Creek Road

Gorgeous 3 bed,2.5 bath walk-out rancher with endless unobstructed lake and city views.

Open plan with gourmet kitchen and island, huge living room w/vaulted ceilings and gas f/p ideal for entertaining, formal dining room, tile galore, huge view deck. Must be seen to appreciate!

MLS# 10060117

250.718.8677 • www.realestatecrew.ca

YOUR PATH TO A GREAT PROPERTY!

$748,000 5606 Beach Ave. - SEMI-WATERFRONT!! Unobstructed lake view. Steps to sandy beach. 3 bdrms, 2 baths. SS appliances, corian counter tops. Gazebo w/outdoor f/p. Motorcycle garage.

In-law suite. Potential for B&B! Walking path along shoreline to shopping and yacht club.

MLS®10063985

Bryon Knutsen

(250) 863-1282

$479,000

Kelowna Charm

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The Real Estate Crew Navigate Home with the Crew!

www.cecileguilbault.com

Stunning lake and vineyard views with this 4 bed/4 bath executive style home! In-ground salt water pool, new granite counters, tile and hardwood floors,2 gas f/p. Fully finished basement that is the ultimate in man caves. b/i vac, C/A, etc,etc, etc. The list is endless.

New Listing

$349,000

“Our” Community “Your” Realtor

Reduced!

• Director’s Platinum Award • President’s Gold Award • Master Sales Award KELOWNA

bryonknutsen@royallepage.com

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Prime Street of Dreams 3379 McIver Road

6146 Gillam Cres - Just on the market, this is a must-see.

3,978 sq. ft., 4 bdrms, 4 baths, 4 heated garages, 6 appl, gourmet kitchen, family room, office, 2 fireplaces and a wonderful separate indoor spa. Huge lakeview, close to a park, 2 driveways, RV parking. A fabulous custom designed home!

MLS® 10062447

Great Half duplex perfect for first time home buyers. Walk to elementary and middle schools. On transit route and close to all amenities. c/air, high eff furnace, windows.

The home has been maintained and is ready to move in. Must be seen. Perfect for first time buyers! Call Kevin to view!

MLS# 10063891

$289,000

$777,000

1441 Elm Street

Charming renovated home in the heart of Kelowna! This 2 bed/1 bath home has been totally updated and includes: brand new gourmet kitchen with heated tile floor, new appliances and gas stove, formal dining room, all new bathroom, new high eff furnace and ductwork, new high eff windows, new gutters, new plumbing and updated electrical..etc,etc.

The list is endless on this home.

MLS# 10063802

$375,000

3821 Harding Road

Just steps to the beach, lakeside walking trails and all amenities golf, skiing, marina, recreational facilities, wineries, restaurants, doctors and much more! This 3 bed/ 2.5 bath walkout rancher is exceptionally clean and has been lovingly maintained. The lot is .36 acres and has a detached double garage with 220 power, plus room for the boat or RV. This area is much sought after and desirable.

MLS# 10060736

(250) 215-4320

brenda@brendaherrinrealty.com

kevinphilippot@remax.net

Reduced!

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(250) 717-5000

Kelowna office

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5007 Princeton Ave, Peachland - Lovely 5 bed/3 bath rancher walkout featuring open concept main floor w/ vaulted ceilings, f/p, huge deck and lots of natural light. Family room & 3 beds on lower level.

Double garage with additional RV or boat parking. Pretty mountain & orchard views!

CALL TRACEY FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION! MLS®10060962

#100-5460 Clements Crescent

This cute corner unit townhome in charming Peachland is blocks from beach and lake, shopping, walking trails & school. The home also has S/S appliances, hardwood floors. View this home and you decide for yourself! Call Kevin for your personal tour! No disappointments here!

MLS# 10060392

TRACEY O OR M A N

$245,900

Kevin Philippot kevinphilippot@remax.net

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(250) 215-4320 cell (250) 717-5000 Kelowna office (250) 768-3339 West Kelowna office

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Kevin Philippot

Brenda Herrin Realty 250-212-6745

$545,000

$1,000,000 117 Hwy 3A - Beautiful 34 acre vineyard or winery property with wonderful building spot cleared for building your estate. This property has a high producing well and boasts wonderful valley views in all directions. Great value here at just $32,000 per acre!

MLS® 135627

TRACEY BOORMAN PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

250.864.6606

1-888-640-7040

www.paradiseville.ca

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