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APRIL IS DAFFODIL MONTH, a national fundraising campaign of the Canadian Cancer Society. During April, society volunteers spend a day selling daffodils, canvassing and placing pin boxes at locations around town to raise funds for research, local support services and other initiatives aimed at assisting local patients living with cancer and their families. The daffodil is a symbol of strength and courage in the fight against cancer. For more on Peachland’s fundraising initiatives turn to page 7.

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APRIL 2, 2015

NEWS

Council and district unveil new corporate strategic plan ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

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Efficient, progressive and financially responsible: these are just a few of the adjectives Peachland’s municipal council has used to describe the future desired outcome for the corporation through its new vision statement and strategic plan.

Mayor Cindy Fortin says the new statement, which she and fellow councillors drafted with district staff during a workshop held on February 6, was shaped by a list of words generated by the group.

The list included the phrases efficient, effective, progressive, approachable, sensitive to the community, financially responsible, respectful of other voices, community involvement, engaged and cohesive.

“Essentially it was

a brainstorming session,” Fortin told The View following the release of the document during a council meeting held on March 24.

“We wanted to update the strategic plan so it was more in line with our priorities and also give direction to staff.”

To that end, Fortin explained, the goal of the planning session in February was to create an ongoing strategic plan document that would guide the work of the district over time and allow for a smooth transition from one council to the next.

The strategic focus areas are: • Operation and public works; • Administration and finance; • Community services and recreation; and • Planning and development.

Fortin noted that each area is accompanied by draft goals

and a list of “must do” projects and initiatives.

In Operations and Public Works, council ranked projects and initiatives in the following order; 1. Road improvements, undertake a review of water supply, undertake a review of DCC bylaw.

2. Fleet replacement.

3. Upgrade and improve sidewalks.

4. Green initiatives and scheduled equipment replacement.

Administration and finance projects within council’s immediate sights include improving downtown parking, rebuilding reserves in concert with asset management planning, responding to the RFP for seniors’ housing, upgrading the district’s website, relocation and restructuring of the visitors centre function, and rebranding the image of Peachland.

ERIN CHRISTIE

SHEPHERD’S PIE CHEFS municipal councillor Keith “Papa” Thom and Edgewater Bar and Grill manager/co-

owner Chrissy Chernoff face off before the crowd’s final judgment during the shepherd’s pie cook-off at the Edgewater pub on March 26. The event, which was a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity’s Peachland build, also included a silent auction and a performance by Marty Edwards and the Revival. The evening brought in more than $7,000 for the project, as well as bragging rights for the cook-off’s winner, Keith Thom.

In regard to the town’s fire and rescue services, council says the district will focus on the acquisition of a portable pump for the department as well as the preliminary studies and eventual construction of a new fire hall.

On the parks and recreation front, Fortin revealed to The View that council would like to build an outdoor multi-use

facility designed for riding, curling, and skiing.

Fortin noted that this is a long term goal and stressed that it was only a preliminary discussion.

“What we all feel we, as a council, need to focus on is creating amenities for young families. We cater to an adult population and to seniors but what about young families?”

Fortin said she and her colleagues feel the addition of sports facilities would make a difference.

“I would also like to see a splash park at some point,” she added.

“But I think we have to get some other things in order first.”

When it comes to planning for the town’s future, Fortin said council intends to update zoning bylaws,

focus on downtown revitalization and update the current development processes.

To maintain their focus, Fortin says council is considering revisiting the priority list semi-annually to keep it updated.

For a more detailed look at Peachland’s new corporate strategic plan read the online version of this story at www.peachlandview.com.

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NEWS

Egg addling program is ready to resume in the Central Okanagan ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

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It may ruffle a few feathers, but according to Kate Hagmeier, program coordinator of the Okanagan Goose Management Program, the organization’s unorthodox method of controlling the growing goose population is working.

The method, called egg addling, involves shaking eggs or coating them with non-toxic biodegradable food-grade corn oil within 14 days of incubation to make them non-viable.

Once addled, eggs are returned to the nest. Geese continue to incubate until they realize the eggs will not hatch.

At this point, it is generally too late in the year to produce more eggs. The adults are not harmed and will continue with their regular life cycle.

During the past eight seasons, Hagmeier wrote in an email, more than 10,000 eggs have been prevented from hatching through this minimally invasive approach.

“Taking into account the natural mortality of young

through predation or nest failure, that is equivalent to, at minimum, 7,500 fewer geese in the valley and all their potential young,” she added.

“It’s a broad approach to dealing with this.”

Hagmeier says the program, now in its ninth year, continues

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“Most communities along the valley struggle with management of non-migratory Canada geese,” Hagmeier explained.

“What many people fail to understand, and a large part of the message that we want to provide, is that the geese we are targeting are not na-

We’re not looking to wipe out a population of geese.

We’re trying to restore balance.”

- Kate Hegmeir, Project coordinator, Okanagan Goose Management Program

to prevent an increase of the non-migratory resident goose population of approximately 2,500 birds that inhabit the valley all year-round.

She said trained contractors have already been searching for pairs and nesting sites and hope to complete the addling program by mid-May. Noting that the program has occasionally come under fire for what some animal rights activists claim to be an inhumane approach, Hagmeir says the technique has been supported by U.S. Humane Society.

tive species to the area. These geese are largely descendants of geese that were translocated here as part of an introduction program in the 1960s and 70s. Young geese and eggs were brought here from different areas in Canada to encourage the creation of an Okanagan goose population.”

What was not foreseen, she continued, was the inability of these geese to migrate because they had no natural parents to teach them. Instead, they adapted to the Okanagan climate.

The consequenc-

A special permit es, Hagmiere added, ed by the ICFWD sociation in 2012 and have been a growing also indicates that a 2014 contributed to a is required from the population with few large number of geese leg-banding program. federal government natural controls and concentrated in one Bird-banding is the that allows crews a need to manage this area for an extended practice of apply- from EBB Environperiod can also have ing unique markers mental Inc. and Wise population.

“We’re not looking a negative impact on (bands) to the legs of Wildlife Control to birds. When a marked addle goose eggs on to wipe out a popula- water quality.

However, the cen- bird is observed by a public and private tion of geese. We’re trying to restore bal- tre’s research also birdwatcher or recov- lands with the ownance,” she pointed shows that only a ered by a hunter, data ers’ permission.

In the case of handful of these on age, survival, habiout.

She also noted the pathogens are sig- tat use and migratory private lands, an auhealth concerns for nificant to humans. patterns can be re- thorization form is humans that can These pathogens can trieved and analyzed. available on the proKey to the success gram website. parasites, result from “overwin- include bacteria, viruses and of the program is tering geese.” finding new nests.

According to the fungus.

The public is asked In addition to egg Internet Centre for Wildlife Damage addling and popula- to keep away from THE RATES YOU Management, a single tion surveys, grants goose nests and to goose can defecate from the Western avoid touching the up to 1.5 pounds of Canada Turfgrass As- eggs. feces each day and THE NAMES YOU research has shown that the excrement of geese contains a wide variety of pathogens MLA Dan Ashton or staff will be capable of infecting Investment Grade Corporate Bonds available at the Chamber of Commerce humans.

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APRIL 2, 2015

OPINION

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Natural beauty is just fine with me

There is no need to extend the existing sidewalk on Beach Ave. to Trepanier Creek. The cutting down of mature trees, removing existing parking and disrupting the beautiful shoreline is completely unnecessary. There is a sidewalk on the opposite side of the street that is already there and it runs all the way to Trepanier Creek.

It might have to be widened a little and there appears to be room to widen it. If the reasoning behind the sidewalk extension is to beautify the shoreline then I would have to say it’s a ridiculous idea. The trees and the natural beauty look fine to me.

Glen O’Brien, Peachland

For your consideration Dear mayor and council, Please reconsider extending the sidewalk north along Beach Avenue for the following reasons: First, Beach Avenue from Trepanier North is very narrow. If a sidewalk were built it would narrow the road further by making it highly unsafe for cyclists.

Second, this northern part of Beach Avenue ought to stay natural as it has a beauty of its own. The shoreline would be adversely affected with any tampering in order to build a walkway. Also the road is just wide enough for cars coming both ways.

Third, if a sidewalk is needed it would be a continuation of the Prince-

ton sidewalk. This would make it safer for young mothers with strollers, wheelchairs and other pedestrians as cars race up or down the hill.

And fourth, I have one last request, if I may: please do not plant invasive blue grass species like the ones along Beach Avenue anywhere in Peachland.

It is a shame these were introduced into the newly planted area along the Beach Avenue walkway as it now looks totally overrun with blue grass obliterating many other species planted there. I strongly believe the funds destined to be used could be put to better use. Thank you for considering my opinions.

Susan Teed, Peachland

It’s time for action, Mayor Fortin

I am a 10-year resident of Ponderosa Drive and yes, I am frustrated and devastated by what our neighborhood has become. I have seen first- hand how we have gone from pristine forests with hiking trails and an abundance of wildlife to a disastrous, bombed-out gravel pit.

Firstly, I disagree with the mayor’s comment that while a project is under construction she is limited in what she can do to demand and force a cleanup. While indeed there has been sporadic and limited residential construction, there has not been any golf course construction for three years. The site has been completely neglected.

Mayor Fortin, I ask you to refer to bylaw 1333 which prohibits owners or occupiers of real property within the District of Peachland from allowing such property to become or remain unsightly and to require the removal from such property of the accumulation of filth, discarded materials, rubbish, brush, trees, noxious weeds or other growths.

The Municipal Act, under section 932, empowers a municipality to adopt a bylaw to prohibit such unsightliness on real property to provide for the removal from such property of the accumulation of filth, discard-

ed materials or rubbish, brush, trees noxious weeds or other growth.

Is it not in the best interest of the district, who is owed outstanding taxes, to act on the above bylaw?

It is my opinion that the mayor, who says she understands people’s frustration, especially those who live right up near the site, does not really understand our frustration.

We are not asking that the district force the developer to complete the project or skip steps or circumvent the process. We are merely asking that the property be maintained, as the district requires residents to maintain their own lands.

If I took all their garbage such as old fencing, timbers, old water fountain, boulders, dead fall, noxious weeds and general debris and put it on my driveway or property and left it for three years, the town would be all over me to clean it up or they would do it and charge me for the cleanup.

In summation, let’s face it, they are lousy neighbors and it is time for action, Mayor Cindy Fortin, not placating politics.

Gerry Demski, Ponderosa

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COMMENTARY | COMMUNITY

It’s time to review our commitment to Canada’s mission against ISIL MP DAN ALBAS COMMENTARY

The topic of my October 10 MP report from last year was outlining the government of Canada’s intention (subject to a vote in Parliament) to implement a six-month deployment in Iraq to join many of our allies engaged in an aerial combat mission against the terrorist organization ISIL. As the initial six-month timeframe is soon to Dan Albas, MP expire, earlier this week in the House of Commons our prime minister provided a report on the evolution of the situation along with a proposal that Canada renew its commitment to the international coalition and its mission against ISIL.

The prime minister stated that the good news is the alarming territorial spread of ISIL has been more or less halted and in some ways even pushed back.

In large part this has been achieved in coordination with allied aerial bombing efforts that Canada is part of and from other response actions from the roughly 60 other members of the United Nations who have taken a stand against ISIL terrorism.

Aside from the military action against ISIL, Canada has also had success in helping to deliver humanitarian aid that includes help feeding 1.7 million people in Iraq, providing shelter and relief supplies to 1.25 million people and providing education to at least half a million children.

Canada has also helped to support more than 200,000 Syrian refugees in Iraq with food, water, shelter and protection, as it is well known ISIL will capture and murder aid workers, reporters and other humanitarian workers if not securely protected.

For these reasons it is proposed that

Canada renew the mission against ISIL for a further 12 months, similar to the initial terms with a few notable changes.

Like the original mission, this would also require a vote in parliament.

The current commitment of six CF18 fighter jets, one Polaris air-to-air refuelling aircraft and two Aurora surveillance aircraft, including required pilots and ground personnel to support these aircraft, including ground forces already in the region, is proposed to remain the same.

The most notable change is the proposal to join President Obama and US Forces in also bombing ISIL terrorists in regions of Syria, something that was not proposed in the original six-month mission.

The reason Canada proposes to join the United States in this effort is due to the fact that ISIL has frequently retreated forces and equipment into Syria as a safe haven from allied aerial attack.

The prime minister has also stated clearly that any action against ISIL within Syria will be done without the

“express consent of the Syrian government.”

Some have asked on the legalities of aerial bombing within Syria without the consent of the Syrian government.

The United States government, our lead ally in this mission, has presented legal grounds to the United Nations and in turn the Judge Advocate General legal analysis indicates these operations in Syria are legal and justifiable.

Much as was the situation previously, both opposition parties have indicated they will continue to oppose military efforts against ISIL terrorism.

I will continue to provide updates on this important matter as they become available.

As a reminder for further information on Bill C-51 please see my February 13 MP report.

As always I welcome your comments and question on any subject before the House of Commons. I can be reached at dan.albas@parl.gc.ca or toll-free at 1-800-665-8711.

Dan Albas is the Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla.

The Easter Bunny is hopping into Peachland this Friday, April 3 PATRICIA BARROWS CONTRIBUTOR

As the days get longer and the weather warms up, thoughts turn to spending more time outside and enjoying all that spring has to offer.

A sure sign of spring is the annual Peachland Family Easter Party, which the club is hosting in partnership with the District of Peachland, on Friday, April 3 from 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

For $10/child, everyone is invited to the club at 5684 Beach Avenue to enjoy face painting, a bouncy castle, Easter crafts, and to build and decorate your very own basket to use to collect Easter eggs.

There may even be a visit by the Easter Bunny! For more information or to reg-

ister, please call the club.

Kids and staff at the Peachland club have been taking advantage of the slightly warmer weather and participating in lots of fun outdoor activities. They have also enjoyed exciting field trips to H2O, Kasugai Garden, Kelowna’s city park, the kangaroo farm in Lake Country and Westside Go Karts in West Kelowna.

Currently we have a few spaces open in our after school program, which is offered Monday to Friday from 2:30-6 p.m.

Pre-registration is required; call the club for more information.

Are you looking for a warm, welcoming learning environment for your preschooler?

In partnership with School District #23, the Okanagan Boys

and Girls Club offers a preschool program at Peachland Elementary.

Currently we have spaces available for three and four-year old children.

We will also be holding an open house for September registration on June 10 from 12-2:00 p.m. in our classroom at Peachland Elementary.

Tuition sponsorships are available.

For information or pre-registration please contact the Peachland club.

Do you have a teen at home who claims that there is nothing to do?

Friday and Saturday nights are just for youth aged 13 and over! They can come down to the club and participate in a variety of activities or even just hang out with

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New this spring we are offering out trips to cool locations such as laser tag and Kelly O’Bryans. Visit our Facebook page for a monthly program cal-

endar.

The club space is available to rent for events.

For information on any of our programs, rentals, employment or volunteer oppor-

tunities, we can be reached by phone 250-767-2515, email (peachland@boysandgirlsclubs.ca), on Facebook, or Twitter.

Activity calendars can be viewed on

our Facebook page by following the link on our website www. boysandgirlsclubs.ca or feel free to come down to the centre, tour the club and meet the staff!

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APRIL 2, 2015

COMMUNITY

Peachland bats return for a new season of inspiring learning and fun DARLENE HARTFORD CONTRIBUTOR

As the Peachland bats reach the end of their winter hibernation, organizers of the bat program are well on the way to planning the 2015 calendar of bat events.

Typically the Yuma and Little Brown bats begin their return to the primary school mid-April. This guarantees good numbers of bats in the roost for the season opener, Go Batty in Peachland, which is part of the South Okanagan Meadowlark Nature Festival. The Fifth Annual Go Batty in Peachland will be held on Friday, May 15 at the Peachland Historic Primary School from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

Due to numerous requests from Peachland families, this event has been changed to a Friday night. Previously the family-oriented evening was scheduled on a school night. One of the highlights of the evening is a close-up view of a bat specimen retrieved from

the attic, and then the release of the specimen enabling it to partake in its nightly foraging. The viewing and release are scheduled from 9:00 pm to 9:30 pm which proved to be too late for many children facing an early morning and full day of schoolwork the following day. Organizers anticipate the rescheduling will increase numbers of local participants in addition to visitors throughout the valley.

The guest presenter on May 15 will be Doug Burles, a biologist from Kamloops who recently retired from Parks Canada after 39 years as a park warden and biologist in a number of parks across western Canada.

Burles began studying bats in the mid–1990s when he initiated a study on the only known maternity colony of Keen’s Long-eared Myotis on Haida Gwaii as part of his Master of Science program. He has since studied bats in a number of locations throughout

B.C., including the Okanagan valley, and is still actively involved with bat research and monitoring of B.C.’s bat populations.

He has captured bats in Puerto Rico, Mexico and Costa Rica making the capture of a bat from the primary school attic an easy task.

Burles is also a founding member of BC Bat Action Team (BCBAT), an organization of bat biologists providing advice and guidance to the B.C. government and other interested parties. His expertise will provide an informative engaging experience at Go Batty in Peachland.

Margaret Holm from Vernon will be a second guest presenter with a brief overview of the BC Bat Program. The Fifth Annual Go Batty in Peachland evening will also include bat crafts, guano gardens, and numerous children’s activities still in the planning stages. Bat activities and displays are geared for all ages, and viewing

Bat lady launches book series

ERIN CHRISTIE

Peachland’s resident “Bat Lady” Darlene Hartford will launch her series of educational and endearing children’s books, Bats in the Schoolhouse Attic, during an event at the Visitor’s Information Centre (VIC) in the Peachland Historic Primary School from 7 to 10 p.m. on April 8. Hartford has been working on the first three books, Benji Bat Wears Glasses, Baby Bats Don’t Hatch From Eggs and Carla the Clumsy Bat, for the past three years after being inspired by the colony of bats that was discovered residing in the attic of the schoolhouse during the renovations. Hartford’s books, which are dedicated to her grandchildren, will be available at the VIC this summer. Plans are currently underway to write a fourth in the series. For more about Hartford and her books visit www.batsintheschoolhouseattic.com. the exodus of bats from the schoolhouse attic is always a popular finale.

HERE FOR SENIORS Age doesn’t have to stop older men and women from enjoying their favorite sports.

In fact, remaining active can improve physical and mental health.

If a doctor has confirmed that it is okay to participate in sports, these activities can help men and women 50 and older enjoy friendly competition and physical activity.

Fishing

Fishing

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To register as a volunteer for Go Batty in Peachland please email peachland-

chamber@gmail.com or tourism@visitpeachland. ca. A schedule of Meadowlark Nature Festival events being held between Oliver and Peachland will be available in March at the visitor centre, and at Peachland Chamber Business Expo on April 11.

Another upcoming event in support of The Legends of the Lake Interpretive Centre, Bat Program is the Second Annual Rubber Ducky Race to be held on Saturday, April 18 at Trepanier Creek. Tickets for racing ducks will be available mid March. Organizers of the Rubber Ducky Race have increased the number of children’s ducks as well as the number of children’s races. Tickets for adult rubber ducky racers will be available at a number of venues to be announced, and children’s ducks will be available for purchased the morning of the race.

For more information email tourism@visitpeachland.ca.

Catering to the fine senior citizens of Peachland

Popular sports for seniors than just a leisurely day at the lake. Casting and reeling in your catch provides a good workout for the arms, legs and core muscles of the body. If you fish on the water, rowing out to your lucky spot provides additional cardiovascular exercise.

Golf

Golf is enjoyed by people of all ages.

Requiring a combination of strategy and skill, golf also pays

several physical dividends. Play at your own pace, taking your time walking from hole to hole so you can enjoy the sunshine and soak in the beauty of the course.

Swimming

A few laps around a pool works your whole body. Swimming is attractive to seniors because it works the muscles and provides a cardiovascular jolt without putting any

strain on the joints.

Cycling

Many seniors are avid cyclists. You can ride a bicycle in competition or for pleasure. You can even vary your route depending on how physically intense you want the ride to be.

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APRIL 2, 2015

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DAFFODIL MONTH

Peachlanders open hearts and wallets in support of research VIEW STAFF For the Canadian Cancer Society, the daffodil is more than a simple flower.

This bright and hopeful symbol shows people living with cancer that they don’t have to face their illness alone.

During April, dubbed Daffodil Month by the Canadian Cancer Society, Canadians are asked to buy a daffodil pin and wear it to show

are diagnosed in the first place.

“In April we like to focus on the support programs that help people on a cancer journey,” added Wray.

“Like our lodge in Kelowna where patients can stay during cancer treatments to the financial support program that helps

JEAN SAUL

FAITH KERIK PINS

a daffodil on Peachland mayor Cindy Fortin, officially kicking off daffodil month.

their support for those living with cancer.

“We celebrate the ‘power of the flower’ all year round, but April is really our time to shine,” Lynnette Wray, the financial support program team lead for the Canadian Cancer Society in the Southern Interior, pointed out.

“When loved ones are diagnosed with cancer, we often want to do something to help or honour them.

This April, we want people to know that there is something they can do.”

In 2014, the Canadian Cancer Society was able to fund $45 million dollars in research and help provide information and services to more than 85,000 Canadians through fundraisers such as the daffodil sales, Wray noted, adding that the society also funds important cancer prevention work so fewer Canadians

pay for their travel expenses to get there.”

Of the five different regions in the BC/ Yukon Division of the Canadian Cancer Society, Wray says the Southern Interior Region is the largest user of the financial support program.

Since September 2010, over 1,500 clients have been approved for a total of over $700,000 in funding.

“We’re very geographically dispersed and patients often have to travel long distances for cancer treatment in Kelowna or Vancouver. For example, a patient in Cranbrook might need specialized treatment that they can only get in Vancouver. That’s 958 kilometres with limited low-cost transportation options and barriers such as mountain passes and winter weather.”

In Peachland, the Canadian Cancer Society unofficially kicked off its April

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awareness raising campaign on March 22 with a fundraiser organized and facilitated by local teens Faith Kerik and Mady Chaput.

The first-time event, which Kerik told The View was inspired by her mother’s ongoing battle with ovarian cancer, offered guests an opportunity to touch base with representatives from the society and brought in approximately $500 for the organization’s local initiatives.

But the campaign officially kicks off nationwide with Daffodil Month, which began with a daffodil sale on March 28.

According to the society’s BC and Yukon division’s annual giving coordinator, Tessa Derksen, Peachland sales for the day totaled $431.10.

Derksen said Peachlanders are typically generous and the society was more

CONTRIBUTED

DONNA DEIACO (LEFT) and Ruth Krentz (right) sell daffodils outside Bliss Bakery in Peachland on March 28. than pleased with the results of the local efforts so far.

The daffodil pin will also be available by donation at various businesses in Peachland throughout April, including Johnston Meier

Insurance, the Royal Canadian Legion and Petro-Canada.

The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is to eradicate cancer and enhance the quality of life of

people living with cancer.

To find out more

about the Canadian Cancer Society visit www.cancer.ca.

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Call 250 767 7771 or email admin@peachlandview.com

IN MEMORIAM

CommerCial SpaCe

REAL ESTATE

EDUCATION

MARINE

Klaus-Peter Fellenz (MD, FRCPC, FAAP)

Renovations are now complete and our lakeview private spaces are ready for move in! Located in the heart of downtown Peachland across the street from Okanagan lake new of-fices/ smaller spaces for local artists, nail techs, tattooists, tech services, offices etc... prices starting at $550.00/month, including all basic utilities and kitchen use. This prime location just off well manicured Beach Avenue offers a unique opportunity for a small business/home business that requires a space with easy access for the public to conduct business. Long or short term rentals are available, only 3 spaces left. Call Nicky Hazle at 250-767-6464

FOR SALE BY OWNER Open House: 2 - 4 pm

APPLY NOW: A $2,500 Penny Wise scholarship is available for a woman entering the Journalism Certificate Program at Langara College in Vancouver. Application deadline April 30, 2015.

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Mar 2, 1930 - Feb 20, 2015

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Klaus-Peter Fellenz. He will be greatly missed by his wife Elaine, his children Hanns, Mathias, Suzanne, Roswitha and Justin, their spouses Catherine, Lora and Bruce, and step-sons Rory and Nicholas. He was a proud and loving “Opa” to 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, who now live in BC, Alberta and Ontario.

Following his father and grandfather, Klaus-Peter obtained his medical degree in Germany. He then travelled to the United States in 1955, practising medicine in New York, Toledo, and Atlanta, where he completed his specialty training as a paediatrician. He attained his Paediatric Cardiology specialisation at UBC after immigrating to Canada in 1959. He eventually settled in Kamloops in 1961 where he lived and worked for nearly 50 years. His passion for children’s health and well-being was central in his role as a Paediatrician, and also in his many years of service on the Kamloops School Board where he took a leadership role in the healthy children programmes.

Elaine and Klaus moved to Summerland in 2009 when Elaine became the United Church Minister in Peachland. Klaus enjoyed reading, and riding his beloved scooter around the countryside and to local wineries in Summerland so much that he had to replace the original one.

Klaus-Peter was a pioneer in paediatric cardiology, and his legacy lives on in the hundreds of people who would not have survived had it not been for his skill and commitment to his patients.

A service will be held in his memory at the Peachland United Church, on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. If you have memories that you would like to share, please send them to Dr.KlausFellenz@outlook.com Business services

Career OppOrtunities

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Now Hiring Full Time Employees $10.25 to start all shifts A & W Restaurant apply in store or at www.aw.ca

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Sunday April 5 - Monday April 6

4153 San Clemente Ave. - One block from the lake! 2200sqft, 4 bdrm, full developed bsmt with separate or interior entrance. Was previously a B&B, six car parking, fruit trees, ponds.

Phone 250-212-0470

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Executive Home $449K Open House: Saturday April 4 - 2-4 pm

Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship

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

Call 250-763-5555 for more info.

Peachland United Church

BARGAIN BIN

We very much appreciate your donation.

Unbreakables: anytime in our drop box.

Breakables: Wednesday morning and Thursday-Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

1979 campion boat 23 ft, cuddy cabin, wrap around seating and 4,000 lb. Road runner trailer like new $7000 Phone 250-767-2894 Emerald Cedars direct from Okanagan grower. acclimatized for this area.

SPECIAL 5’ tall 10/$200 Delivery and planting available Call George at Budget Nurseries 250-498-2189 or email georgedemelo@mail. com

General employment Looking for tradesman and labourers for stucco. osoyoosstucco@hotmail. com Ph. 250-498-1062.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

3785 Inglis Place - For sale by owner. 2900 sq.ft, 4 plus bdrms, two level, two garages.

Phone 250-212-0470

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Wanted Moorage for 2015 Season Moorage for 23 foot pontoon boat in the Westbank, Peachland,Summerland area.Call Ron at 250 808-9220. Thank you

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Adopt a Grandma Peachland Senior Lady (retired nurse) seeks 1 bedroom suite $700-800 including util. int. cable.

In Peachland or West Kelowna. June 1. Husband is in nursing home.

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For assistance Call: 1-844-453-5372.

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Medical Services Directory Beach Ave Medical Clinic Pre-booked Appointments Preferred for routine visits and regular check-ups Walk-ins Welcome for tourists, unexpected illness, and emergencies

250-767-3432 OPEN Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm Sat 10am to 2pm Closed Sundays

FREE HEARING TEST

Tom Millar, RHIP Hearing Care Professional

778-754-1424 Every Tuesday by appt.

Inside Peachland Pharmacy

Chiropractors Dr. Peter Stapleton Dr. Todd A. Penner

Massage Therapists Catherine Gnius, RMT Nick Berry, RMT

FOOD FOR THE SOUL

Easter is an example of God’s power to transform PASTOR ED SKUTSHEK

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH “For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made.” (Romans 1:19-20) The Apostle Paul promised that God’s existence, His power, His Grace, and His most passionate desire for us are revealed in the world around us. Look at the butterfly. It begins life as a caterpillar, a wormlike creature that is not praised for its beauty. It is destructive in nature: eating, weakening and sometimes destroying the very plant that gives it shelter and protection. It has a voracious appetite, growing in leaps and bounds. It must shed its skin in order to match its growth. The caterpillar has no redeeming qualities; however, God has mercy on the caterpillar.

When it is fully grown, it weaves a button of silk by which it fastens its body to a leaf or a twig. Then the caterpillar’s skin comes off for the final time. Under this old skin is a hard skin called a chrysalis. While encased in its chrysalis, amazing transformations occur. The caterpillar’s long wormlike body divides into three distinct parts. A distinct head emerges complete with antennae. A chest and abdomen emerge. Wings sprout from the chest. Dozens of stubby little legs, that allowed the caterpillar to cling to the plants it devoured, give way to six long slender legs with joints. The mouth that once tore leaves apart becomes a proboscis, a tube. At just the right time, the butterfly emerges from the chrysalis. It knows exactly what to

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do. It pumps its wings until they take shape and reveal the extraordinary colors and patterns hidden within. The butterfly instinctively takes flight. Rather than attack the plants that sheltered it, the butterfly is drawn to a plant’s blossoms. It lands on the blossom and clings to it with its slender legs. Rather than devour the plant, the butterfly draws nectar from the blossom through its proboscis. Pollen from the blossom clings to the butterfly and is deposited on the blossom of another plant, thereby ensuring fruit and seeds will be produced, thereby ensuring people will be fed and a new generation of plants will be produced.

Through the butterfly, God made a promise to us. He promised that he would transform wretched, gluttonous, selfish and destructive people into butterflies. This transformation

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became a reality and a possibility for us on the first Easter weekend. God’s mercy is seen in Jesus’ incarnation. He became one of us. Truly human, bound by gravity and mortality. However, Jesus was free of our wretchedness and destructiveness. Within Jesus dwelt divinity, thus making Jesus God’s one and only Son. God had mercy on us caterpillars by placing all of our sin, our destructive, gluttonous, and vile behavior on Jesus. Jesus suffered and died for our sin on the first Good Friday. He was placed in a tomb, his chrysalis, that very day. On the third day, the first Easter Sunday, he emerged from his chrysalis transformed. His divinity shone through. He was no longer bound by gravity, time, death, and the physical world.

Jesus rose to eternal life. Jesus bound humanity to perfection and eternity by his birth, life, innocent suffering, death and resurrection. Jesus promised: “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” (John 11:25-26) Christians believe that when we are baptized our sins are forgiven. We are joined to the death and the resurrection of Jesus and we are anointed with the Holy Spirit. As we are fed with God’s word, a transformation occurs within us. We come to believe in and develop an intimate relationship with God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. When our last hour comes and we go into our chrysalis, this transformation becomes complete. We emerge as butterflies.

Our humanity is bound to eternity and we live with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit in perfection. Celebrate and enter into this miracle at a church near you this Easter weekend.

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WHAT’S ON

COMING EVENTS

INDOOR WALKING

8-9am, community centre

“FORM & FIBRE” GALLERY SHOWING Mar.

14 - May 9, 10am-4pm Tuesdays-Sundays, Mary Smith Hall in the Peachland Historic Primary School. The Peachland Community Arts Council invites you to share this unique display of works from sculptors, fibre artists, potters, and carvers

LUNCH IN HONOUR OF LANCE KELL AND TIP CAVE Apr. 8, 11:30am-

PICKLEBALL 9:0511:05am (3.0-4.0), community centre VARIETY SINGERS

9:30am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10am – noon, Peachland Wellness Centre

1pm, Peachland Legion.

The Legion will be serving a light lunch and a bun to Legion members and guests to help remember our fathers

TAI CHI 12-1pm, 50+

BUSINESS , WINE & PET EXPO Apr. 11, 9am-3pm,

Wellness Centre

community centre. Adults $2, children under 12 free.

Fetch more info at www. peachlandchamber.bc.ca

Activity Centre

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX PROGRAM 1-3pm, Peachland NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL 1:30-3:30pm

(Novice), community centre

SUNDAYS JERRY DOBER BREAKFAST 8am-11am, Peach-

land Wellness Centre.

Everyone welcome!

PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10am, United Church

ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP

10am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE

10am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank

PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 service

fellowship 11:30am, 4204 Lake Ave.

UKULELE 1pm, 50+ Activ-

ity Centre. Call 250-7676574

MEAT DRAW 2-4pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

MONDAYS

BRIDGE (ALL LEVELS)

2-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre

YOUTH BOXING CLUB

8pm, community centre

YOGA ADVANCED BEGINNERS 8-9am, 50+

Activity Centre. $5 dropin per class

BREASTFEEDING CAFÉ 10 am-noonish, 2nd and last Tuesday, Peachland Wellness Centre

9:30-10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

PINCUSHION HIKE AND YOGA 9:30am. Call Dawn

250-878-6342

CHESS 1:15-3:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre

IRON AND SILK EXERCISE 10:45am-noon, 50+

Wellness Centre

SUNSHINE SINGERS 1:30pm-2:30pm,

FRIENDSHIP TUESDAY/ MOVIE 1-3:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Wellness Centre

PICKLEBALL 1:30-

PICKLEBALL 1:30-

3:30pm, (3.75-4.5), community centre

TWEEN DROP-IN & MULTI-SPORTS 3-8pm, meet at Peachland Elementary. Ages 9-12

YOUTH DROP-IN 3:308pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+ ZUMBA 5:30-6:30pm, community centre PEACHLAND SPARKS AND BROWNIES 5:45-

3:30pm (3.0-4.0), community centre

BRIDGE (ALL LEVELS)

2-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre

WORKSHOP WEDNESDAYS 3-4:30pm, Peach-

land Boys and Girls Club.

Ages 9-12

TWEEN COOKING NIGHT

5-7:30pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12

SPIN & SCULPT 5:15-

6:30pm, community centre

WOOD CARVERS CLUB

BRIDGE (EXPERIENCED)

LIONS DEN MEETING

7pm, 50+ Activity Centre

TUESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

FITNESS ROOM 8am-

FITNESS ROOM 8am-

8pm, community centre

8pm, community centre

FLOW YOGA 9:05-

YOGA 8-9am, 50+ Activity Centre. $5 drop-in per class.

MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE

9:30am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9am, community centre

PICKLEBALL 9:0510:35am, (1.0-2.75), community centre

Every Thursday, 6:45 p.m.

Come Enjoy This Game of Chance BIN

April 12 2pm, Admission by donation

The Centre is Closed

FLOOR HOCKEY 4:305:30pm, 8-10yrs, community centre

PICKLEBALL 1:303:30pm, (3.0-3.5), community centre

TWEEN TRIPS 5:30-8pm,

TEA IN THE TRANQUIL ROOM 2pm-2:45pm,

Peachland Library. Stories, finger plays, rhymes and fun! From January 15 until May 28.

PEACHLAND ROTARY CLUB MEETING 12pm, Gasthaus Pub

Peachland Wellness Centre

RESTORATIVE YOGA

Peachland Library. Open to all ages

FRIDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8am-

6pm, community centre

Centre

BEGINNERS’ UKULELE

1:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre

3:30pm, (3.75-4.5), community centre

TWEEN DROP-IN

3-5:30pm, meet at Peachland Elementary. Ages 9-12

FUSION FRIDAYS 4-8pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 13+

LADIES SNOOKER 5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

FLOW YOGA 9:05-

SATURDAYS

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10am-12pm, Peach-

10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

BRIDGE CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 10am-

MEAT DRAW 3-5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

8-9am, community centre

land Wellness Centre

noon, community centre

PICKLEBALL 1:30-

LEGO TIME 3-4pm,

INDOOR WALKING

10:15am, 4th St Place

AA 12-1pm, 50+ Activity

Peachland Wellness Centre

Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12. $5/member/trip. Pre-registration is required by calling 250767-2515

6-7pm, community centre

STORYTIME FOR PRESCHOOLERS 11:30am,

YOGA BEGINNERS 10:30-

11:30am, 50+ Activity Centre. $5 drop-in per class

ART CLASS 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre

CARPET BOWLING

YOUTH DROP-IN 3-5pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 6-12 YOUTH ZONE 6-9pm, 13+, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 6-12 3-5pm

PEACHLAND LEGION

Hearing Screening Event Monday April 13 • 9am to 1pm Call 250-767-9100 to book a spot.

7pm. 2nd week: 6th Ave. Police Station. 4th week: community centre. Dan 250-767-9034

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7pm,

Peachland Museum

THURSDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8am-

8pm, community centre

E-A-S-Y CORE 9-10:15am,

50+ Activity Centre

Okanagan Mobile Okanagan Mobile Okanagan Mobile Hearing Services Hearing Services

Join us for “Samoa Sunday” from Angee’s Kitchen!

Hearing Services

Angee’s Kitchen full menu 11 – 7 Tues.-Sat. and 9 – 7 Sundays Closed at 2 pm Wednesdays

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

Peachland United Church

Peachland Baptist Church

250-767-2206

Find a friendly welcome, good music, great fellowship, Bible messages

4421 4th Street

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

April 5th, 2015

Easter Services

Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Tuesday Morning

April 3 - 10:30 a.m.

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

Monday to Friday

Easter Sunday Services

Rev. Robin Graves

Good Friday Service

Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday

April 5 - 8 a.m. Sonrise Service at Bear Creek Park 10:30 a.m. Service at Grace Lutheran

Weekly Activities Art • Chess • Bowling • Bridge • Crafts • Exercise/Yoga • Ukulele

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

Sunday School www.gracelutherankelowna.com

“Let Us Worship Together”

4204 Lake Avenue

Easter Sunday

9:30 a.m. Study, Coffee & Conversation

Lotto License #103899 - 19 years or older Membership not required

Variety Singers

Activity Centre

LADIES CRIB 1pm-2pm,

Places of Faith

am-noon, Peachland Wellness Centre. Call for appointment: 250-7670141

Office open Mon - Fri, 9:30-11:30

6:45-8:00pm, community centre

VOLLEYBALL 10am12pm, community centre

MEAT DRAW 4-5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Peachland

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5672 Beach Avenue, Peachland 250-767-9133 Call for Info

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10am-12pm, Peach-

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1-3 pm, Peachland

VINYASA YOGA FLOW

PICKLEBALL 9:0511:05am (3.0-3.5), community centre

11am, United Church Hall

Centre

AA 12-1pm, 50+ Activity

VOLLEYBALL 7:008:30pm, community centre

10:15am, 4th St Place

TAI CHI – PWC 9:30am-

land Wellness Centre

SPIN & SCULPT 6:307:45pm, community centre 7-9pm, 50+ Activity Centre

PEACHLAND BOARDWALK 9:30am

WELLNESS CIRCLE 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 10am-12pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

7pm, community centre

50+ Activity Centre

GO

767-2133 to register for your spot

AEROBICS AND MORE

6-8 pm, 4th St Place

CARPET BOWLING

FITNESS ROOM 8am-

FITNESS TRAIL GUIDED TOUR 10am. Call 250-

Easter Drama

Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 am

9 am - Worship Service & Sunday School 11 am - Worship Service with Kids Church

Fellowship Coffee: 11:30 a.m.

Located at:

2600 Hebert Road

4th Street & Brandon Ave

250-767-3131 www.stmargaretspeachland.org

Sunday School: 9:30 am

“Thirsty”

West Kelowna 250.768.7638 emmanuelnet.ca

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

all are welcome

Women’s Bible Study: Wednesday, 9:30 am Dr. Gordon Denison, Pastor 250-707-1735 gdenison@telus.net

www.peachlandbaptist.net

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12

7 Acres on Princeton

$574,900

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MLS® 10094378

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MLS®10087368

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$344,000

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MLS®10081055

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2:15 pm

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MLS® 10096227

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5878E Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC VOH 1X7

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$299,000

MLS®10093603

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97

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of

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