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April 15, 2011
Peachland, BC April 23, 2010
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Eldon and Donna Kerbes (centre) were honoured as Citizens of the Year Friday at the Spirit of Peachland Civic Awards ceremony. The Kerbes are shown with (left to right) Mayor Fielding and Councillors Moberg, Photo Joanne Layh Condon, Fraser and Schierbeck.
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Citizens of the year: Eldon and Donna Kerbes By Joanne Layh
involvement with the by leading the audience Spirit of BC and the Loney and Linda Nicho- Lighting Award went to Peachland Lions Club. in singing the national Councillor’s Award went las were acknowledged Deborah and Samuel The top prize at the His wife Donna volun- anthem. Throughout to Chris Byrd. for their contribution in Derksen. Spirit of Peachland Civic teers regularly with the the evening, the Danny Both the Centennial making Peachland a Five While not everyone Awards ceremony was Peachland Hospital Aux- Sameshima Trio had the and Communities in Bloom community. left the ceremony with this year awarded to not iliary and is also involved pleasure of performing Bloom Committees were Councillor Moberg an award, a special segNearly people attended the with “Footprints” exhibit at 4thQuilStreet Place Saturday to as view a unique varied display arts andpresented crafts. These included bead work, leather wood carvings, one, but200 two individuals. the Peachland to alast full house, the cer- and presented theof native Meritorithe Commument craft, in the first part of jewellery, clothing and much more, including original art work by renowned First Nations artist Denis Weber. Organizer Shirley Hildebrand was pleased with the successful show, and is considering mak- for At the awards ceremony ters Guild and Pincush- emony was particularly ous Service award. Cen- nity Builders award to the program allowed this an annual event.and From ion left to right are: Guild. L. Shirley Hildebrand, Keith Fielding, who was on-hand the event, and Malihatkwa, an exhibitor Photo bygroup Rick Gordon oningFriday, Donna Quilters wellMayor attended this year. tennialfor Committee memLynne Herrin.from Mission, BC. community recogEldon Kerbes were givBoth Donna and ElWhen the awards seg- bers Chris Scowen, Don The Youth Achieve- nitions. en the honour of being don are active in the ment of the evening be- Wigfield, Lorraine Berg- ment award went to PorAmong others, Peachpronounced Peachland’s Peachland Fall Fair and gan, Constable Jeremy man, Peter Schierbeck tia Conner, one of this land Fire and Rescue Citizens of the Year. Peachland Players. Need- Ricker and the Peach- and Barb Dionne were year’s Peachland Ambas- Service acknowledged We were quite sur- less to say, the couple land Ambassador candi- honoured for their hard sador candidates. Con- Dory Nash, Peachland’s prised that we were even are dedicated to offering dates were on hand to es- work in ensuring the cen- nor was successful in Firefighter of the Year. nominated, let alone in their time and effort to cort the winners of each tennial year was a suc- raising over $9,000 for The Peachland Lions Cindy Fortin finest while the Okanagan area has CIBC to offerRun in classic cars, trucks, Club motorcycles and more!” All that particular catego- the By community. In fact, category down the red cess, Communities for the Cure. recognized Lynne proceeds go toCommittee benefit the Canadian ry,” Eldon Kerbes told the Kerbes’ missed much carpet. in Bloom The Cancer Water Society. Conserva- Herrin as Lion of the Mark you“It calendars! Wheels a Cure willceremony be rolling intoHelen PeachlandMcLaughlan, this Sunday, members Wheels for a Cure began last when his friend’s ill, says Cord the View. was quite a offor the awards Gord Thorne, tionwinter Landscaping prize father Year, became Peachland SportsApril 17 as part of the their Okanagan tour to raise awareness and donations for the Schattenkirk, co-chair and media coordinator for the event. shock to be nominated because both were busy Sarah (Sadie) Todd and Doreen Thorne, Wilma was awarded to Nahid men’s association memCanadian will be stopping at Rocky in the mid-morning, about McKinnon, “It started with our Papchairman Duncanand Hossay had cancer, fought it, for that.” Cancer Society. Theyvolunteering in the kitch- J’s Stella Vaughan-Birch Phyllis Gordon Liz whose and father ber Martha Jenkins paid 10The am, where there will be a special tribute by the Blues Brothers, before heading onto beat it, then unfortunately last summer it returned. At the end of December we got Kerbes’ generous- en during the event. took home the Free- ineau, Martha Jenkins, Dale Zimmerman for tribute to Sportsman of the Cartheir Museum in Summerland. togetherRoss, and decided we should do use something in honour his dad, doVernando something ly Antique volunteer time While the Kerbes’ were dom of the Municipality Doug Mary Truetheir of drought tol- ofthe Yearand Judy early, asofthere will be busy some road blockages c control in order to keep man, to raiseDarlene awareness.” toCome a number commuin the kitchen,and thetraffi award. Darlene Hartford Hartford, erant shrubs and other and Olive Fielding spoke the running smoothly. Their tour of the Okanagan Valley will offilandscaping cially begin today, Friday, 15, at 9 am nityevent groups. Eldon is well Peachland Variety Sing- received the Mayor’s Chris Scowen, Polly eco-friendly about theApril contributions From April 14 to 17 Wheels for a Cure is parading throughout the valley, with “The known for his extensive ers opened the evening Award for her work with Palmer, Doug Allin, Vic elements. The Christmas of the Wellness ContinuedCentre. on Page 3...
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It’s back! The signs are all there. It hit high that is held up by resilient, shock home for me this past week while I was absorbing laminated beams and girders. The doing an announcement at one of Western demand for the people and the product is Canada’s largest technical institutes. This strong. And we have what it takes right here post secondary training college graduates to supply that demand. about 25 per cent of all of the completed Another sign of our growing economy was apprentices going into a wide range of evident at the annual Hong Kong business professions and occupations right across the dinner in Vancouver this week. As minister country. for the Asia Pacific it was an What they were telling honour to bring remarks to the � WEEKLY COMMENTARY me was good news, but not sold-out event. The mood in the without its challenges. The STOCKWELL DAY, MP room was clearly optimistic. administration and faculty And it was optimism based on reps said it was starting to look like dÊjà -vu hard facts, not simply hope. all over again. The demand for all types of Agriculture and energy producers were trades is unmistakeably surging upwards there, talking about what appears to be longagain. They said it reminded them of the term growth and demand numbers. After pressure they felt at the time of major all, as the middle class continues to grow at employee shortages a few years ago. an amazing rate and people move annually It wasn’t that long ago. You remember. out of poverty by the tens of millions per Demands for qualified help or for those year in China, India and other previously willing to be trained was so high that many impoverished nations the demand from Photo Submitted. fast food outlets couldn’t keep open their them for every type of product imaginable Local curlers win the National Men’s Master Curling Championship! usual hours because they simply couldn’t will only increase. We are very well placed The Kelowna Curling Club’s Garry Gelowitz team brought home more just smiles on see Aprilour 6, they find the people. to meet thosethan demands and own also home we’re the firstthere placeyet. trophy Canadian Men’s Masters Curling Championship. I’mbrought not saying Thin eretheare levels of standard of living and prosperity Localmany Peachland resident, Brad Cmolik, and his fellowrise curler, Skipprocess. Garry Gelowitz, Lead Dennis Case, still people looking for work. But in the andstrength Rob Koffski,ofallthe of Kelowna, won is the evident BC Men’s Master Curling Championship backcontinue in March, then the economy Westbank First Nations to see went on to play Canadian Masters in Winnipeg from March 31 toTh April 5. everywhere. Allin Ithehave to doMen’s is refl ect on economic growth. is week I was with They won eightevents of nineIgames at the Assiniboine wherefor thethe event was held, some of the was involved in thisMemorial ChiefCurling RobertClub Louie announcement bringing home the gold. In the final they played against Usackis of project Manitoba, winning week. of aJohnny construction that will 3-up upgrade coming home, and ran them out rocks. of a a number of homes on WFN lands. That Just last week I attended theofopening Hoisting trophy, from facility left to right Dennis Case, means Brad Cmolik, Koffski Skip for Garrytrades Gelowitz. huge newtheproduction in are Okanagan thereRob will be aand need and Falls. Structurlam makes value added wood building supply products. More jobs, more products that are used here and around the sales, more economic growth. world. If you’re wondering what kind of An international meeting of private and projects they do, think Richmond Olympic public sector transportation companies with skating oval‌that breathtaking magnificent top people from around the world also took roof superstructure. They did that. place here (Vancouver) to look at the growth Sometimes we aren’t aware of the amazing needs in transportation arising from our workers and technicians that we have right growing economy. As I said, the signs of job here in our own backyard. (They also have a creation and investment are everywhere. We plant in Penticton.) will continue to work on the types of policy I was there this week to announce that they that will keep this momentum going. were the successful recipients of research On another note we can be proud of what dollars in the ongoing development of the Canada is able to offer the world on two next generation of laminated wood beams. different counts this week. This week I had Some of you find that exciting. Others of the honour of meeting with some of our fine you are about to nod off thinking about it. members of our Armed Forces. Canada has Well, hold on. Before I lose you, think about been asked to provide soldiers, sailors, and earthquake proof high-rise buildings, an fighter pilots to assist with other United apartment or office tower up to 25 stories Nations 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 beingfeaturing slaughtered by willthe Elizabeth Gregory and Shirley Hathway show off the banner they painted bats, which forces of dictators. As usual, be hung outside the newly painted old school house. Photo by Constance Roth I expect we will hear good reports from others in foreign Come visit us at the countries that will have the honour of serving with our West Kelowna Home and Armed Forces.
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Leisure Show April 1,2&3 By Deborah Livingstone, banner to feature Peachland's beautiful at Royal LePage Place hummingbirds. and President, Peachland Art Group Proud to meet your The Peachland Art Group celebrated enter to win our draw for real estate needs inmeet Every year the Peachland Art Group its 50th anniversary last year. We creates new banners for Beach Aveweekly in the Community Centre and $250.00 worth of carpet or Peachland nue. Last year we painted 30 new ban- paint up a storm from September to ners, asupholstery some of the older ones were in May. cleaning. Brenda Herrin pretty poor shape due to wear and tear from the wind and weather. This year we have painted 12 new banners to add to the display along the walkway. We choose subjects that feature our beautiful surroundings in Peachland and the Okanagan. One special banner this year has been painted by Elizabeth Gregory and Shirley Hathway celebrating the 100th anniversary of the United Church on 4th Street. Elizabeth and Shirley also painted the bats, which will be hung by the old schoolhouse. One of our newest members, Tanya Schultz, painted her
We are holding our 51st Annual Art Show & Sale on Sunday, May 29th. All paintings in the show are created during the year. Last year we had just under 300 paintings on display! We have a special display planned for our show this year, 8" x 8" paintings of Peachland created 'en plein aire'. Judy Hewlett, a member of our Art Group, enlisted our help in creating Brenda Herrin Realty some of the Art Deco posters for the 250-212-6745 'Puttin' On The Glitz' fashion show brenda@brendaherrinrealty.com fundraiser for the Wellness Centre. The posters will be offered for sale at our May 29th show. They are amazing!
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April 15, 2011
Recreation Report Vote for your favourites for the upcoming civic awards! By Cheryl Wiebe
Wheels for a Cure rolling into Peachland this Sunday Continued from Page 1...
when the parade of vehicles will leave the Comfort Suites in Kelowna, stopping in Armstrong for lunch at the Village Cheese Company at 11:30 am. They will have a Show and Shine, from 3:30 pm to 8 pm at the 4 Seasons Storage facility (near Kal Tire and the Helicopters) in West Kelowna, and a Mix & Mingle at the Kelowna Elks Lodge from 7 pm to midnight. A host of events will also occur on Saturday and Sunday, including their morning parade through Peachland.
“Our biggest focus is not the car tour or the car show,” says Schattenkirk, “it is to raise money to fight cancer, and that’s what we’re all about. We want people to come out and have fun, but bottom line, at the end of the day, we want to raise as much money for the Canadian Cancer Society as we can.” For a more detailed list of their stops, events and times, please check out their website at wheelsforacure.ca and click on “agenda”, or contact Cord at 250.3175603.
Special charity yard sale planned to help support family By Cindy Fortin It’s been a rough road for the Houghaling and Frechette families, and Linda Longbotham is planning a special event to help out. Longbotham will be hosting a charity yard sale on May 7 and 8, but she needs your help with donated items to sell. Longbotham’s sister Delores and brother-in-law Don are longtime residents of Peachland. Don came to Peachland in 1952 and operated the Royalite Service Station, where the little mall is now, housing Peachland Insurance. He married Dolores in 1956, drove the school bus for 15 years, and retired from the District of Peachland after 15 years. “Three years ago Don was diagnosed with an extremely rare brain disorder which is very quickly taking away his ability to use any part of his body that is governed by muscle,” says Longbotham. Last summer their daughter Diana Frechette and her husband Chris moved their family from Edmonton, along with their three teenagers, Jesse, Summer and McKenzie, giving up the life and home they had worked for in order to move to the Valley to help with Don’s care, and to by his side during the short time he has left. Then a second tragedy struck.
“Chris was having some physical problems and ultimately ended up in the emergency room,” say Longbotham. “After many tests and a biopsy, we have recently learned that he has an inoperable malignant tumour in his brain and will need extensive radiation and chemotherapy in an attempt to shrink it.” The doctors have told Chris that he will no longer able to work as the tumour is causing various symptoms that make it impossible. Longbatham hopes to raise funds to help her niece Diana and Chris and their family. She is asking for any donation of garage sale items that the community can offer. “We can all only imagine the horribly difficult time they are having, and will be having, financially, so I thought this was one way to help make their journey a little less of a hardship.” The event will be more than just a yard sale. Already in place are horseback rides, Lions hotdogs, pictures with local firefighters, coffee, homemade baking and popcorn, all by donation. Any item donated will be greatly appreciated, say Longbotham. If possible, please put a price on it for what you think it should sell for. You can call Linda at home at 250.767.6476 or her cell at 250.718.3878. She will be happy to pick anything up.
There is so much to celebrate in Peachland. We live in a vibrant community where volunteers deliver services and contribute so much to the quality of life. Each year, residents are recognized for their service through the “Peachland Civic Awards”. Nominations are currently being accepted for the following awards: ∙ Christmas Lighting – Residential ∙ Water Conservation Landscaping ∙ Youth Achievement ∙ Community Builders ∙ Meritorious Service ∙ Freedom of the Municipality ∙ Citizens of the Year Nomination forms are available on-
line at www.peachland.ca, at the Municipal office and at the Community Centre. Please return nomination forms by mail, hand deliver, or fax, no later than Thursday, April 21. On Friday, May 6, an evening celebration (6:30 pm) will take place recognizing the contributions of many people that help make Peachland a community that we are proud to live in. The evening starts with refreshments and a nohost bar followed by the awards. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information view the Spring/Summer Recreation Guide online at www.peachland.ca or visit the community centre for your copy. For more information or enquires for recreation services, call 250-767-2133.
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April 15, 2011
Editor’s Perspective
Is there really nothing to do in Peachland? By Cindy Fortin Editor ∙ peachlandview@shaw.ca It’s amazing how much response one boy’s letter to the editor received (re: Peachland View; Nothing to do in Peachland; April 8, 2011). Twelve year-old Nathan Froehlich managed to stir a few local embers by saying “I’m so frustrated there’s nothing to do for my age group.” The response by several people, (although not all are letter writers), was sympathetic to his plight. If you’re not very young or retired, you can always sit and watch the paint dry at the newly renovated Fourth Street Place. Having been a resident of this town for 25 years, and raised three children here, I can honestly say, not much has changed in the “There’s nothing to do!” complaint department. Well, that’s not completely accurate. In fact, I think it’s worse. We used to have a bowling alley, as well as a youth group located in the building that is now the Wellness Centre. All three of my children “escaped” (as they view it) the Peachland doldrums as soon as their of-legal-age feet could scramble out of here. That doesn’t mean they don’t have affection for the town they grew up in, they just needed more -- much more -- in the way of schooling, occupation and entertainment. Swim Bay and the lengthy stretch of beach are fantastic -- for three months of the year. I’m sure it’s just an odd coincidence that the summer is when they seem to miss me the most and come to visit…when the weather is 30 C. J. Meeker also makes a good point in his letter in this week’s paper: “…there’s nothing to do for adults either.” That is also true. Yes, we do have a 50+ Activity Centre (which, phew! I’m not old enough to join yet), and the Recreation Department does organize as many activities as possible, as does the District and the Chamber of Commerce. We also have a new walkway to stroll, or you can play darts or snooker at the Legion. And don’t forget the regular council meetings! (I’d better stop there before the citizens of this town get too excited.) For youth there are also Scouts, Girl Guides, Boys and Girls Club…but again, limited to certain ages, and interest in these groups tends to fade once a child nears his or her teenage years. I’m disappointed that the curling rink didn’t go through. Kids actually enjoy the sport once they are turned on to it, as do adults. Many years ago, there was a move to bring a skateboard park to Cousins Park, but, (Nathan Froehlich will not be happy to hear this), those at the senior’s centre worried about the noise and the potential for unsavory activity so close to their facility. It was then proposed that the skateboard park could be located at Turner Park, but that seemed to fizzle out as the location was too far out of reach for many youth without transportation. Downtown was a much better option. (I should mention that the well-used Turner Park has also since been sold, even though the retirement development that was proposed for the site hasn’t materialized yet. I never understood the decision to sell such a popular park.) I know the comment “There’s nothing to do in Peachland” will upset some of the very dedicated
Peachland Views Nothing to do in Peachland just a symptom Dear Editor: Re: The View: Nothing to do in Peachland; April 8, 2011 This has been an ongoing complaint with the symptoms being addressed, but not the cause. Specifically, there isn’t much for youth to do here because demographically there isn’t much youth, relatively speaking. So then, why isn’t there much youth relative to seniors? Because youth don’t come here on their own but with their families and a man with a family doesn’t come to Peachland – a retirement/tourist town – to work at the Petro-Can, stock shelves at the IGA or wash dishes at one of our trendy little restaurants. This town has been deliberately and subtly turned from a working town to a retirement village for the wealthy as industry is repeatedly stonewalled – N.I.M.B.Y. With the exception of organized crime, tourism is the worst of industries to pursue. It’s work is seasonal, no pension, no benefits, just minimum
wage – or opportunity for advancement. Furthermore, the way property values have escalated here in the last 15 years relative to wages is also prohibitive as the ones who do have good paying jobs often head north for more affordable housing. Our complete disinterest in acquiring the new provincial penitentiary is typical of this mindset. Which is camouflaged with phony statement like, “We love Peachland the way it is.” Yes, so let’s keep out the prisons, gravel pits, mines and jobs that would attract families with their needy teenagers. (P.S. As this town shuts down at 5 pm for nine months out of the year, there’s nothing for adults to do either.) J. Meeker, Peachland
Peek into the past Billy Coldham (left) and his friend enjoy a day of fishing on Lacomo Lake (named for these families, Law, Coldham & Morsh) now commonly called Lacoma Lake. It is a long walk up to the lake from the forks in Trepanier Creek. They likely rode there on horseback in 1909. A log and rock dam was used here to raise the water level for farms at a time when there were no sprinklers, just ditches and flumes. Today the trail still exists and it is a beautiful place to visit .
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The Headgardener Salon
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Gee Nathan, you could be right Dear Editor (and Nathan): (Re: The View: Nothing to do in Peachland; April 8, 2011.) Gee Nathan, you could be right. Glad you noticed that this town is, for all practical proposes, a gated community (sorry - village) where nothing is allowed to happen, and if it does it can't be over four stories tall. Drugs, crime and fear, you know. People don't come here to live, Nathan. People come here to die and that's the way they like it. No, you didn't get a curling rink and you didn't get a skateboard area. You didn't get a zip line and even Turner Park (where people actually play - even today) was shut down because it was oh, humm, mmmm, too expensive. But hey, you got a new sidewalk. On two sides of Beach Avenue. And real traffic was slowed down to a fool’s speed (even though there has never been an ac-
cident there), so walkers feel like they're moving faster than they really are. Heck Nathan, your age group is not alone. You might even see that the kids’ playground by the old school building was removed so the older folks could park their cars at their school. "Their school," Nathan. Not yours. Yours is in West Kelowna. Out of sight, out of mind. Well, Nathan, I'm with you. In fact I plan to stick around long enough to see you vote. I want you to be able to vote at age 16 'cause by then your old enough to drive - and that's a far more dangerous undertaking. And when you do vote, promise to build a city where people focus on the needs of your age group. Let the people of the future challenge the future. Let the people of the past be in the past. Good on you for writing your letter. Dave Winter, Peachland
Telus leaves loose wire for six days Dear Editor: This is what happened when I came home on Thursday this past week. A broken wire was hanging from the hydro pole from across the street. It was lying on the lawn and draped over another wire dangling down. As it turns out it was the telephone wire. I went to a neighbour's to call Telus about the wire hanging down and the safety hazard it was causing. Well, that was a mistake. I ended up talking to a girl in Manila, Philippians, she made a work order that would get our lines fixed on the 12th, in six days. I told her about the loose wire hanging across the lawn, about the fact we have small children in the neighbourhood that may play with it, small animals that may get hurt, an elderly person may trip and get hurt and that this was a priority. None of this seemed to matter. She said I could move the wire myself. I asked her for a phone number so that I could speak to a person in my own hemisphere, my own continent, my own country, my own province, or even in my own city. No, I could not! I called the non-emergency RCMP in Westbank. Sandy
the switchboard operator tried to help me. She provided me a Telus number and I spoke to a fellow in Kelowna who immediately patched me through to Manila, Philippians! I called the non-emergency fire dept in Westbank, they patched me through to the Kelowna Fire Dept who placed a phone called to Chief Topham of the Peachland Fire Dept. Our Fire Dept came to the house with the fire truck and rolled up the wire and left it on the deck until Telus can come to fix it in six days. What a sad, sad, situation. In the meantime we are without telephone communication, my 83 year-old mother lives here and while I am at work she is alone, without communication to emergency contacts. Telus has lost the milk of human kindness and seems to care very little about their customers/clients. Thank you Chief Topham and his crew for coming to help a member in our community. Hats off to our volunteer Fire Dept members. Mary Lynn Entz Peachland
Papa Thom: Man I miss Peachland! I’m sitting in an office at The Riverside Mission in Moose Jaw, SK. I’ve travelled 11,200 kms so far on my 3rd Annual Shepherd’s Pie Tour. By the time you read this I will be home and hugging my sweetie. This tour has gone even better than anticipated. But… you know what I’m missing? I miss wandering down to Rocky J’s for my morning coffee and having some good old chats with my neighbours. We solve all the world’s problems there. I miss strolling into Ace Hardware and having heated, but always friendly, conversations with Tim our local hardware Guru. I miss going into the Peachland View with a story idea and they actually let me submit it. I have almost totally missed the Okanagan spring cause I’ve been driving through snow and ice while my wife has been planting pota-
toes and beans. It’s funny that when you are away from home for a period of time you truly appreciate the value of the things that money can’t buy. My newly adopted town of Peachland has been so very kind to me, the relative newcomer and I can’t wait to drive down the hill from Westbank and gaze out at the most beautiful view on the planet. I will be back at The Waterfront Grill on Friday, April 15th from 6:30 to 9:30 pm and would love to have you drop in and see me. I have some new stories and songs that I would love to share with you. Home is truly where the heart is and my heart belongs to Peachland.
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volunteers and employees of this town who worked endlessly to bring about public events and recreational activities. But that is not the complaint. There just seems to be a lack of activities for certain age groups. While adults can better handle
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finding activities to keep busy, especially if they can drive to nearby towns, youth do seem to be ripped off in this town. And it is a wellknown fact that youth who are not provided with activities to keep them busy…will find their own!
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Peachland Half Marathon & Spring 10K, Sunday, April 17 for the Rec. Centre. Check in 8 am; walking 1/2 marathon 8:30 am start; run and 10K run and walk 9:30 am. Good luck to all. Peachland Recreation Family Easter Egg Hunt - Pre-register by April 18 by calling 250-767-2133. Egg hunt, crafts, games and more. $15 per family, ages 2-8 years. The fun will begin at 10:30 am at the Recreation Centre.
Peachland Wellness Centre Speaker Series - Monitoring Your Breast Health, Tuesday, April 19 at the Little School House at 1:30 pm. Risk factors & early detection of breast cancer; and healthy habits to help protect against breast cancer will be discussed. Contact inWestside Food Bank Easter Eggstrava- formation for the screening mammogganza- at Johnson Bentley Sports field, raphy program will be provided. Re3737 Old Okanagan Hwy., Sunday, freshments will be served following the
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Royal Canadian Legion - Fish & Chip Dinner 1730 hrs.
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AAA Top Sirloin, Baked russet potato and grilled vegetables. $11.95
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Live music every Friday Night with Papa Thom
Bat Presentation - Tanya Luszcz will give an informative presentations at the Little Schoolhouse regarding bats Saturday, April 30 at 7 pm. Following the presentation we will walk over to the old primary school and hopeful welcome back our resident bats. Tickets are $5 and will be available at Bylands from 9-3 Sunday, April 17 and again next Saturday, April 23. This event is sponsored by the Central Okanagan Naturalists’ Club as part of their Sunflower Festival. For more info. or tickets call 250-878-0529.
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TUESDAY APRIL 19 Carpet Bowling - 50+ Activity Centre, 10 am Royal Canadian Legion - Darts, 7 pm Tai Chi - PWC, 6 pm Computer Literacy - PWC, 10 am Photography Classes - PWC, 10 am Lions Den Meeting - Community Policing Station, 7 pm AA at Noon - 50+ Activity Centre Peachland Bridge Club - 50+ Activity Centre, 7 pm
WEDNESDAY APRIL 20 Wellness Circle, - PWC, 10 am
Chess - 50+ Activity Centre, 1:15 pm CO Model Railway Company Group - Peachland Museum, 7 pm Westside Toastmasters - Lakeview Heights Community Center, West Kelowna, 7 - 9 pm Peachland Lions Club meeting, 7 pm, at the Lions Den, info. 250-767-9034 Yoga - 50+ Activity Centre 1:30 pm Caregiver Support Program Peachland Wellness Centre, 1 pm
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Royal Canadian Legion, Liver & Onions Dinner
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Peachland Lions have a long Peachland through Tania’s Eyes history of charitable giving By Cindy Fortin It’s a busy time for Peachland Lions, as they prepare for their 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament this May 1st. They have passed beyond the halfway point in their quest to raise $25,000, bringing in $13,100 so far. “We still could use a couple more teams of golfers, but the sponsorship is going well. We’ve got quite a few golfers at this point in time, and it’s shaping up to be quite an event,” says Lion and co-organizer Eldon Kerbes. The Lions have been in Peachland since February of 1982. The International Association was founded in Chicago in 1917. Although the youngest major service club at that time, Lions Club International has grown to be the world’s largest, with over 1.425 million members belonging to over 45,000 clubs in over 200 countries and geographical locations. Lions men and women volunteer their time for humanitarian causes in their local and world communities. By conducting service projects and raising funds, Lions strive to help those in need wherever need exists. Their motto is: “We Serve.” The Peachland Lions have participated in a number of fundraising projects over the years, beginning in the early years with cutting, splitting and delivering firewood, to participating in “Adopt a Highway”, looking after Highway 97 from Trepanier Bridge to the light at
Princeton, and are a familiar fixture at many community events with their barbecue trailer. And you have undoubtedly seen their bright red 27-foot cargo trailer around town. The Club also collects used eyeglasses, which are recycled and sent to countries where they are needed. In 2009 alone, BC Lions collected 94,561 pairs of eyeglasses, the most of any province in Canada. They continue to collect for this cause, and the local Lions have an eyeglass drop-off box at Peachland Pharmacy. This is the 13th year of the golf tournament. Last year funds the profit of $13,300 was presented to Camp Agur in Summerland on behalf of both the Peachland and Summerland Clubs. This year money will go to Camp Winfield, a camp for children with disabilities. “It’s been a couple of hectic months, but it’s all coming together,” says Kerbes. “It’s well worth it, and it’s all for a good cause, it’s all for the kids.” Individuals or teams are welcome to participate. The golf and dinner package is $90. per person. Just the dinner is $25. Raffle tickets are also available. First prize is a trip for two wherever WestJet flies. Tickets are $5, or three for $10, and can be purchased from any Lions member, Johnson Meier Insurance, or Valley First Credit Union. For more information on the tournament or registration, you can call Eldon at 250.767.0330 or Lynne at 250.767.6225.
Regular Council Meeting Highlights
An Oregon Dark-eyed Junco at Trepanier Creek Greenway Regional Park Amateur photographer and Peachland resident, Tania Simpson, started photography in 2007 and immediately found a passion for it. She chronicles the seasons, the people, and the wildlife of Peachland in almost daily photos of the area. View more at flickr.com/photos/ taniaseyes. The View will be publishing a weekly look at Peachland, through Tania’s eyes.
$25,000 Our Goal $20,000 $15,000 $13,100 Raised So Far
April 12, 2011 Lakeshore Area Public Place Regulation Bylaw & Policy Council gave final reconsideration and adopted the Lakeshore Public Place Regulation Bylaw No. 1869, 2011 and the draft Wharf, Dock and Buoy Policy. These documents will help to regulate and enforce the operation and management of the lakefront foreshore. cmyk New Monaco ASP Public Hearing Council passed a resolution for staff to
work with H B Lanarc to schedule a public hearing after the next public information meeting on Saturday, April 30, 2011. Community Gardens at the Peachland Wellness Centre Council passed a resolution that will allow two new garden beds to be constructed at the Wellness Centre for community gardening. Peachland will also become part of the Central Okanagan Community Garden Society.
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Peachland Lions 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament They’ve passed the halfway mark! Support for the Peachland Lions 13th Annual Charity Golf has been strong. But they continue need your help as they strive to reach their $25,000 goal. If you’d like to register as a team in the tournament, or play as an individual, get your registration in now, as the May 1st event at the Summerland Golf and Country Club is not that far away. Proceeds will go towards Camp Winfield, a camp for children with disabilities. For more information on tournament registration, or where to purchase raffle tickets to support the event, you can call Eldon at 250.767.0330 or Lynne at 250.767.6225.
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Business 2 Consumer Expo a huge success
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By Darlene Hartford Peachland Chamber Hundreds of items wrapped in linens were brought through the doors at Business 2 Consumer Expo this past weekend. Collector pieces from small furniture to vintage rings were carefully guarded by owners as they awaited appraisals by Resale Vintage and Western Star Auctions. This popular event was one of 75 vendors and organizations that offered a variety of information, from security cameras to deer fencing, massages, image screening and tastings. Kids were well entertained at the Peachland Bats booth where paper mache bats adorned the bat roost created by Mrs. Frey’s grade 5/6 class. Mrs. Thiessmann’s Kindergarten class created paper bats to decorate the kid’s art corner and guessing game. Rebecca Brawdy of Specialty Acrylics won the bat house with a guess of 233 bats in the photo. Appreciation is extended to Peachland Wellness Centre teens, Janelle Glover, Lauren Boorman and Ashleigh, who created activity sheets and ran the play station. Peachland Chamber of Commerce would also like to thank all the Clubs and Organizations for their informative, well-planned booths in the Banquet Room. Nine hundred people attended the two day Business Expo that was made possible by the assistance of many volunteers. A special thank you to all of them as their contributions of time and enthusiasm were greatly appreciated.
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Stand Easy By Patricia Day During WWI, tea was offered to British soldiers in hospitals and on the battlefield. This small luxury was indeed a welcome by the troops. This was a special blend of tea called Naafle. It is still sold today, although on-line and in the U.K. the receipts from the sales go to vets and their families there. Are you looking for a job or know someone who is engaged in this search? Employers, now are looking for employees who volunteer. Why not join the Legion and become one of our volunteers? There is always something happening at Branch 69 where extra hands are needed. The World of Wheels is just down the road and many volunteers will be needed to make it successful. If you love a parade, and who doesn't, perhaps you would like to be part of it? The Branch is looking for members who can proudly bear the flags as part of the Colour Party. No experience is necessary. Training is provided. Two of the members who bear the flags are actually WWII vets! Now is the time for the younger generation to step up. Ruth Krentz has been busy creating another basket. This one is an Easter Bas-
ket and the lucky ticket will be drawn at the Saturday, April 23 meat draw. Kudos to our local business people who are always there to support Branch 69. Many thanks for your generosity in helping to create this Easter Basket. Ruth also reports that there will be three turkeys and two hams, in addition to the regular meat draw. Now that is an event not to miss! Jayson Bendera was a big hit during his debut at Branch 69 on March 28. He returned for another gig on April 9. "Holy sheep dip", Anita is racing down Waldo's Way in her high heels. Yep, she is performing at "Puttin' on the Glitz" and then racing to do karaoke at Branch 69. It will be a delight to watch her run the three blocks in her high heels! A new committee has been formed to make our Legion better. Do you have a suggestion, re: changes you would like to see happen? Write them down and give them to the bar steward who will forward them. This group is committed in making your experience at Branch 69 a pleasant one. Two new members were initiated at the last monthly meeting. Congratulations and welcome. ...till next time
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Daryl Wainwright, left, and George Young, right, of the Peachland Curling Club Society present Summerland Curling Club president Bill Penman, centre, with a cheque for $4700. The money is part of the funds the Peachland Club must disperse following their dissolution this March. Last week they presented Peachland Elementary School with a cheque for $5,000. Photo by Shirley Geiger
NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 225 AND 226 OF THE WORKERS COMPENSATION ACT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
WORKSAFEBC – WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BOARD OF B.C. HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION (BC Reg. 296/97, as amended) The proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (“OHSR”) pertain to the following items. There is an additional proposal for Part 16, Mobile Equipment. • Part 4, General Conditions – relating to a third option to protect workers assigned to work alone in a late night retail premises.This third option is proposed because some employers have found it impracticable to install barriers to separate workers from the public or alternatively employ two workers on shift during late night hours; • Part 6, Substance Specific Requirements; and consequential amendments to Part 20, Construction, Excavation and Demolition – relating to updating asbestos requirements; • Part 6, Substance Specific Requirements – relating to updating the reference to the Pesticide Control Act; • Part 9, Confined Spaces – relating to clarifying that atmospheric testing must be conducted by a qualified person; • Part 12, Tools, Machinery and Equipment – relating to safer driven-feed mobile chipper requirements; • Part 14, Cranes and Hoists – relating to updating the reference to the Elevating Devices Safety Act; • Part 15, Rigging – relating to clarifying the correct number of wire rope clips to be used in wire rope splices; • Part 16, Mobile Equipment – relating to the requirement for trailer units with a dump box to have a permanently affixed mechanical device capable of supporting the empty box in the raised position; • Part 16, Mobile Equipment – relating to permitting a worker riding on a rear-mounted work platform to retrieve traffic cones when the vehicle is backing up; • Part 20, Construction, Excavation and Demolition – relating to new requirements that concrete pumps and placing booms meet the requirements of CSA Standard Z151-09; • Part 23, Oil and Gas – relating to updating the reference to the Power Engineers and Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act; • Part 28, Agriculture – relating to the requirement for rollover protective structures on agricultural tractors; • Removal from the OHSR of the requirements for “prior approval” or “prior permission” before proceeding with certain types of work or using certain work arrangements. The sections identified for change by identifying specific requirements or referencing standards are as follows: Part 5, Chemical Agents and Biological Agents, relating to extended work periods; Part 14, Cranes and Hoists, relating to chimney hoists; Part 19, Electrical Safety, relating to high voltage; Part 21, Blasting Operations, relating to mobile drill rigs; • Removal from the OHSR of the requirements for “acceptable to the Board” before proceeding with certain types of work or using certain work arrangements. The sections identified are in Part 6, Substance Specific Requirements, and relate to: the removal of asbestos debris and acceptance from the Board; posting warning signs and acceptance from the Board; and monitors and alarms for equipment and machinery and acceptance from the Board. PUBLIC HEARINGS You are invited to provide feedback on the proposed regulatory amendments. Your views may be presented orally at the public hearings and/or submitted in writing. Please register if you wish to make an oral presentation at the public hearings by telephoning 604-232-7744 or toll free in BC 1-866-614-7744 prior to the hearing. Information on the proposed amendments and the public hearings, including details of registration/ participation procedures, are on WorkSafeBC’s website at www.worksafebc.com.
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“A Leap of Faith?”`
An Evening to Remember By Derek Koch, Emmanuel Church / Peachland Campus Pastor I just got back from Thailand with a group of 30 teenagers and leaders from Emmanuel Church. What a great trip! We ran a Bible camp in Mae Sot for two Burmese schools. In Bangkok, we ran a carnival for Thai kids in one of the slums of the city. Along with some educational tourism (visiting the Burmese Political Prisoners Museum and the Thai-Burma border) and some regular tourism (jumping around some waterfalls and swimming in the ocean), the trip was a memorable one. Probably the most poignant moment of the trip took place at a migrant school we visited one night. At this particular school, we enjoyed an amazing display of traditional Thai and Burmese dance and an amazing supper. The students served the supper and performed the dances under the training of one of their talented teachers. A little background is necessary. This school is one of 70 schools consisting entirely of Burmese students who have escaped the poverty and violence of Burma and fled to Thailand. Any educational resources, water systems, school uniforms, and food come from donations from people like you and me. No tax-funding here. Yet in spite of the existent trauma, the pursuit of education and culture are clearly emphasized. The principal of the school took me aside to tell me a story about a particular 13 year-old orphaned girl we had seen in one of the dances. She had just come through a major crisis (on top of the obvious ones that she and all the other children would have gone through in escaping from Burma!) The principal went on to describe how the girl’s aunt came to visit from Burma and asked the principal for permission to take her into town to buy her a dress. Being a boarding school student, such permission was necessary…and in this situation granted. Off they went. And they never came back. Days went by and all the searching for this vulnerable teenage
girl turned up with nothing. Finally, the truth began to emerge. The aunt had kidnapped the girl and taken her back to Burma. Why? The family needed her help in making money for the family and so they had taken her to work around the house and help with the family business. No more education. Leaving school at a young age to work is unfortunate and undesirable. We need to help change that. Kidnapping is criminal. She was kidnapped in August 2010. In November 2010, the principal received a phone call from a border town on the Burma side. It was from the girl who had escaped from her aunt and was requesting help to get across the border and come back to school. The principal and two teachers quickly drove to the border (about five kilometres away) and brought her across the river back to the school. She was safe. One of the first comments she made as she was rescued was “I want my Lifebook. Where is my Lifebook?” What’s a Lifebook? The Lifebook contains
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a passport-style photo, fingerprints, and a history of a student’s life received from interviews with those that know the student. The book is intended to help decrease the opportunity for exploitation and discrimination of children like her and provide an opportunity for Burma, Thailand, or the UN to give her a passport one day in the future. The evening we came, she, along with three other students, received their Lifebooks! Whenever I return from Thailand, I receive a metaphorical slap in the face. The cries for education and freedom in Mae Sot echo in my ears and confront me as I watch my own kids get up in the morning complaining about another day in school. My own attitudes need adjusting as well from time to time. Our Canadian freedoms and opportunities are truly sacred gifts that we cannot take for granted. Trips to Mae Sot center me again and help me realize what is really important in life.
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Holy Week Services April
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5225 Maranatha Drive, Saturday & Sunday, April 16 & 17, 8am 4pm. Multi family garage sale, household items, furniture and much more.
GARAGE SALE Spring Garage Sale 5724 Beach Avenue, Peachland. Saturday, April 16 & Sunday, April 17. 8am start.
GARAGE SALE Moving Sale Sat., April 16 - 8am to 2pm & Sun., April 17 9am to 2pm. 3 chop saws, 2 sinks, light fixtures, self propelled lawnmower, exterior door, Roxton Maple dining suite, w/buffet & hutch, household linens, decorative & kitchen items, books, clothing & more. 6154 Davies Cr., Peachland
FOR SALE For Sale Two tickets for Burton Cummings for May 30. Great seats, $65 each. Concert in Kelowna. 250-7672604
FOR SALE For Sale For Sale 4 all season18565 R14 tires. Used one year. $120.00. 250-767-3316 For Sale Queen size brass bed with boxspring & mattress, dresser & 2 bedside tables, $200; cream coloured fridge - 5 feet x 23 inches x 26 inches deep, $100; York exercise step machine, $25. 250767-6190
FOR RENT
The Peachland Recreation Department has openings for five (5) lifeguards/swim instructors for the Summer 2011 season. (CUPE Union positions) (June 20th to Aug. 27th, 2011). Our unique and beautiful open water setting offers the successful candidates an opportunity to guard in an open water setting, and instruct Red Cross Swimming lessons, as well as the Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Family program at our open water setting at Swim Bay, Peachland.
SERVICES
Volunteer Assistant
Grass cutting, weeding, yard maintenance, hedge trimming and maintenance. 250-767-3081
Volunteer Assistant needed for Bingo Manager, every Thursday night at the 50+ Centre. Sorry no pay, but lots of fun. Please call Marie at 250-7673132
PERSONAL Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship
Meets Monday at 7pm (closed meeting) and Friday at 8pm (open meeting).
For Rent
Call 763-5555 for more info.
Available immediately, 2 bedroom suite; $850 including utilities and Internet; $500 damage deposit required; 250-212-4401
SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS
For Rent Newly renovated 1 bedroom basement suite, $750 per month utilities included. Six appliances, pet and smokers welcome, parking for 1, available May 1, beautiful view. 250317-6509, Lionel
For Rent Partial house, upper floor, main entranceway and garage; over 1200 sq. ft.; 2 bedrooms, hardwood and ceramic tile floors; lakeview; available May 13; $1200/month; phone 250-859-6597 or peachand4rent@ hotmail.ca
For Rent
SUMMER CAREER POSTINGS LIFEGUARDS/SWIM INSTRUCTORS
HELP WANTED
2 bedroom, 1 bath well maintained older single story home located in the heart of Peachland, only 1 block away from the Waterfront and all downtown amenities. Home is equipped with wheel chair accessible shower, custom cabinets in the kitchen and master bedroom, solarium, dining room, detached shop, storage shed, concrete patio and beautiful gardens. Pets are negotiable, available May 1st. Rent is $1000 per month plus utilities. Call NIcky at 250-767-6464.
FREE Free Cardboard Boxes Moving or need storage? We have free cardboard boxes at the Peachland View office. Pick up from office only. 250-767-7771
Shared Accommodations Reliable, working person to share house. Non-smoker, no pets. 250767-9699 Shared Accommodations Assisted Living? I am a registered care aide wanting to rent out a room to an elderly person who requires minimal care - will prepare meals, laundry, drive to appointments, etc. I work part-time, so must be able to be home alone. Call for more information. 778479-2500 Shared Accommodations Beachfront, large unfurnished room for rent in quiet home. Make it your own space, with private entrance, deck, cable & heat control. $600 including utilities. Available now. Quiet, non-smoking, working person only. Damage deposit and references required. 778-4792500
SERVICES Reno Sense Home Repair Ltd. 20 years experience No job too small Including drywalling & texturing ceilings Fully licensed, insured & W.C.B. Call Eric 250.767.2593
Home Improvements Dress up your home with crown moulding, new railings, upgrade trim and baseboards. Drywall repair and painting. Renovations. 25 years experience. Call Harry 250878-5768
Painting Services Interior/Exterior, new construction or repaint. Ceilings, walls & woodwork. Call G.C. Contracting for a Free Estimate. 250-767-2701
Eavestrough Cleaning and specialized roof repairs of concrete roof tiles, shakes and shingles. 35 years experience on sloped roofs. Insured Call Todd Smith 250-767-6603
Looking to collaborate Peachland visual artist and teacher is looking to collaborate with local B&B and vine yard to create a wonderful holiday experience for national and international art students here: Susanne at 778-4793499 or wwwgobcca/suda 100 DRUM LESSONS - $25
Sparrowhead Music Private lessons for drums, conga, djembe and ukulele. All ages and levels welcome! Great recording rates in our new 24-track analog studio! Located in Peachland! sparrowhead@shaw.ca 250-5758757
Cleaning Services Cleaning Services Cabins to Castles - Great cleaning, no hassles. Housekeeping, cleaning, office or yardwork, moveins & move-outs, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly appointments. Experienced & reliable. Michelle 250-826-6285
Successful candidates would possess the following current certifications: • NLS • NLS Waterfront Option • Red Cross Swim Instructors Preference may also be given to those possessing Lifesaving Society Instructors certification. Successful applicants may also be required to fill the grant requirements of being a full time student, however non student applicants are welcomed. Successful candidates must also be available for the entire ten (10) week season.
Classifieds Work.
Rate of pay for 2011 season is $21.97 per hour which includes 15% in lieu of benefits, based on 7 hours per day, 35 hours per work week over a seven day work schedule. Resumes and proof of certifications may be either mailed to the attention of the District of Peachland’s Recreation Coordinator, at 4450 6th Street, Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X6, faxed to 250-767-9597 or emailed to phaffend@peachland.ca. Closing for submission of resumes is 4:00 pm, Friday, April 29th, 2011
Call 250-767-7771 To book your ad today!
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Peachland Service Directory
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Cleaning Local Peachland Women Offering:
• Quality Interior & Exterior Painting •Repaints • Reasonable Rates • Residential & Commercial
Cleaning Organizing Laundry Gardening Move-in & out Senior Care Honest and Reliable
Call Maralee 250-878-9729 Interior and Exterior Renovations
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Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels Complete Basement Renovations Framing, Flooring, Painting & Trim Decks, Fences and Landscaping Handyman Services Small jobs welcome
Call George, 250.801.2840
Cee George Contracting
NOW OPEN!
Dawg Gone Grooming
Peachland residents receive
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For further info on bookings call:
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250-494-3472
#4 1306 Victoria North Sungate Plaza, Summerland
Westside Curb Appeal Inc. renovation & remodeling
Specializing in framing, window & door install, decks and vinyl decking! Call for your FREE estimate!
250.801.3521
Domestic • Import • European We Specialize in European & Imports AutomotivePowertrain, Maintenance & Repairs Automotive Fuel, Electrical, Fuel Injection • Electronic Diagnostics Mechanical and Diagnostic Services Excellent Professional Service
Oliver Mendonza
Located in Peachland!
TEL: 250.862.1646 767-3180 or 862-1646
We’re Sold onComes Service ! “Mobile Service To You”
*Located in Peachland *Licensed and Insured
250.801.2840
The Leak Stops Here $ 50 rebate $ 50 off from Fortis BC Gas
When you install a water heater by Dec. 31, 2011
In Store Credit
When you install a water heater by April 30, 2011
H 8 yr. warranty against leakage H 2 years parts warranty H 1 yr. labor warranty
J. WRIGHT
PLUMBING & HEATING LTD.
West Kelowna 769-7338 | Peachland 767-9060 Since 1967 ~ 1880 Byland Road, West Kelowna
Topline exTeriors lTd. • Roofing • New • Re-Roofs • Repairs
Jeff Webster 250-212-0781
• Siding • Soffit • Facia • Gutters
Bob Fummerton 250-681-4014
Serving Peachland for 15+ Years
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Around Peachland The Peachland Hospital Auxiliary presented another donation to the KGH Foundation last Wednesday. Shown with a cheque for $15,000 are, left to right: Marilyn Hedman, KGHF officer, auxiliary members Heather Rodger, Pat Grieve, Bobbie Mellow and Barbara Buckley, and KGHF officer Alexandra Lye. The Peachland group, which raises its funds by catering for social functions, has donated approximately $100,000 to the KGHF since its inception in 1976 and wishes to thank its clients for their support over the years. New members are always needed; please call 250767-6509 for information. “Thank you Peachland, for helping us to help you fit.” Photo contributed.
To commemorate the inaugural meeting of the District of Peachland Council and the Westbank First Nations Council, Mayor Keith Fielding (left) presented Chief Robert Louie with a framed photograph on behalf of the District of Peachland. The framed photographs outline an educational partnership program between the District of Peachland and Westbank First Nations to protect the Kokanee Salmon habitat in Deep Creek.
On Sunday, April 10th, Peachland Variety Singers wound up their spring concert with a seasonal selection of romantic songs from the mid 1900s, together with Variety Singers “Treasures” -- four small groups performing with their own unique selection. The entire concert was applauded with a standing ovation. Afterwards, the 35th anniversary of the Variety Singers was celebrated with cutting of a cake, accompanied with a vast selection of homemade sandwiches together with coffee and tea. The fall concert will commence practicing September 12th at 9.30 am for their new season. They meet every Monday until the fall concert. New singers are always welcome. Come and join them and have some fun.
This cute guy looks a little guilty as he enjoys some treats from Chris Passmore’s bird feeder. Judging by how plump he is, I’d say it’s not his first visit. Photo by Chris Passmore
CORRECTION: In last week’s issue we incorrectly identified the cancer society selling cut daffodils and pins for Daffodil Month. It should have read: The Canadian Cancer Society.
This curious young mule deer checked out Tami McOuat’s 11 year-old orange tabby “Waldo” in the front yard of her Ellison Road home. The deer even went as far as kissing the cat’s head a moment later. McOuat says the mother deer comes back each year with her newest youngster.
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‘The Terraces’ is perhaps the nicest gated community in Peachland. Come and see this 2 bdrm + den (or 3rd bdrm?) unit in this unique community and find out why it is such a stable & desirable location. 3 full baths & plenty of hardwood make this unit a pleasure to view. Natural gas BBQ’s are allowed so you can enjoy the lakeview from your private deck to its fullest! MLS®10024602
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Kelowna
250-212-7255 Peachland Specialist
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Looking for the Perfect Home? One of these fine Realtors® might have a suggestions or two! Call the Peachland View to Advertise Today! We are always happy to custom design your ad.
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