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Council votes to defer late penalties on utility bills and property taxes JOANNE LAYH In response to the COVID-19 health emergency, Peachland council voted unanimously Tuesday night to waive late penalties on the first two quarterly utility billings in 2020 as well as defer late penalties on property taxes until November 1.

As a result, there wouldn’t be any penalties applied up until the second quarterly utility billing, which is normally due around August 18. Property taxes due on July 2 would still be due on July 2, but the 10 per cent penalty for late payment of property taxes date was moved to November 1.

Peachland council is still in the process of finalizing the 2020 Financial Plan. At the April 7 regular council meeting, which was held by teleconference, council were presented with 2020 budget efficiency options, which they had requested from staff to see if tax increases could be reduced. Staff returned with two suggestions, the first of which was to defer the fire hall needs assessment project to next year. The other efficiency presented was that council review the asset renewal parcel tax for the general fund and bring it back up to risk level 5, which would allow for a savings of $85,000 for Peachland taxpayers. That change alone would reduce the overall tax increase from where it currently stands - 4.9 per cent - to 2.8 per cent.

Council deferred a decision to a special council meeting that was held through Zoom and webcast live on Tuesday evening.

At Tuesday night’s meeting, at the suggestion of Councillors Terry Condon and Keith Fielding, council decided it would be better to leave the tax increase at 4.9 per cent (which includes all tax increases controlled by the District of Peachland, including parcel tax increases) and instead look at options for waiving late penalties.

“I think we really need to look at the big picture here

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and say if we are going to gut our budget, is that really going to help people who are suffering financially because of COVID-19? I can’t for the life of me see that it is going to help them at all. What would help them, I believe, is if they weren’t faced with a whack of money to pay out all at once. If there was a way to pay monthly or defer paying, I think that really would make a significant difference,” Councillor Keith Fielding said. “I think we should focus on what would really make a practical difference to those who are suffering financially.”

Councillor Pete Coolio agreed and said he doesn’t see a problem with the tax increase, the problem he sees right now for residents is with cash flow.

Mayor Cindy Fortin suggested they still might be able to reduce the tax increase by implementing the efficiencies identified by staff, however some of her council colleagues argued it wouldn’t have as much impact as a tax deferral.

Councillor Mike Kent said the municipality needs to petition the higher levels of government to provide such tax relief.

Council discussed extending the late penalties until the end of the year but decided to choose earlier dates.

“I’m concerned that if we leave it right to the end of the year we’ll run into another problem and that’s Christmas,” Mayor Fortin said. “Everyone’s going to take a long time, more than a couple months, to catch up and then to have it be Christmas and have to pay it then could even be a strain as well.”

Council has been working through the 2020 Financial Plan since December. Below is summary of the 2020 special operating and capital priorities funded from taxation as well as CARIP and federal gas tax funding and does not include reserve projects.

Projects funded from taxation total $215,900 and include:

• Records management - $11,900; • Fire hall fire panel upgrade - $2,700; • Peachland Riding Club mandatory safety improvements - $8,000; • Fleet vehicle - $40,000; • Waterfront foreshore (Phase 1 in 2020) - $50,000; • Fire hall needs analysis and facility assessment study - $55,000; • Bioswale – Phase 2 - $7,000; • Community Centre cameras in council chamber $9,000; • Community Centre council chamber projector $2,300; and • Vadim filesaver replacement - $30,000.

Community works projects funded through grants totaling $360,500 include:

• Community centre door upgrade - $5,500; • Swim buoy replacement - $5,000; • Historic Peachland School new roof - $25,000; • Museum pre-renovation facility audit - $35,000; • Swim Bay diving board - $10,000; • Swim Bay zip line - $5,000; • Stormwater infrastructure improvements - $120,000; • Heritage Park southern extension (former Duck and Pug site) - $80,000; and • Heritage Park spray park (Phase 1) - $75,000.

Civic grants and CARIP funded projects total $82,150 and include: • Peachland Ambassadorial Committee - $8,000; Continued on Page 3

COVID-19 is a Health Emergency

The District of Peachland is monitoring this pandemic closely and is working with Interior Health to ensure that our preparedness and response measures are appropriate and adaptable, based on the latest science in this evolving situation. We are following recommended protocols from the BC Ministry of Health and the Centre for Disease Control to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and we are also planning for the continued delivery of essential municipal services. The District is also collaborating with regional municipalities and government agencies to ensure consistent communications, operations and service delivery.

The District has closed playgrounds, skateparks and sport courts and residents are also asked to stay off public benches and picnic tables.

Also, keep yourself and your loved ones healthy and safe by: • Maintaining social distancing – 2m separation with others outside of your household • Do Not gather in groups outside of your household members • Washing/disinfecting your hands frequently • Limiting “touch” activities like Frisbee or ball • Staying home if you are sick

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For business with the District, the public is asked to perform business electronically or by appointment only: • General Inquiries (250) 767-2647 info@peachland.ca • Public Works/Parks (250) 767-2108 operations@peachland.ca • Fire Department (250) 767-2841 fireclerk@peachland.ca • Planning/Development (250) 767-3707 planning@peachland.ca • Recreation/Facilities (250) 767-2133 rec-clerk@peachland.ca

Those seeking information on the spread and risk of COVID-19 are strongly encouraged to learn the facts from official Canadian health authorities. The District of Peachland website is updated regularly and includes links to the health authorities and information specific to Peachland including facility closures and contact information.

For more information, visit www.peachland.ca/covid-19-information or call 250.767.2647.

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Residents will have longer to pay their taxes Continued from Page 3

• Peachland Historical Society - $16,000; • Peachland 50+ Activity Centre - $10,000; • Community Policing - $1,750; • Peachland Citizens Patrol - $2,400; • Peachland Community Arts Council - $15,000;

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• Rainbow sidewalk - $4,000.

Water and sewer special operating projects include:

• Water meter replacements - $10,000; • Neptune meter reading software upgrade - $3,400; • Silver Lake upgrades and repairs - $40,000;

What would help them, I believe, is if they weren’t faced with a whack of money to pay out all at once. If there was a way to pay monthly or defer paying, I think that really would make a significant difference.

- Councillor Keith Fielding

• Peachland Wellness Centre - $15,000; • Peachland Fall Fair - $3,000; • The Bridge Youth and Family Services - $1,000; • Brain Trust - $1,000; • BEEPS - $1,000; • Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance - $1,000; • Christmas Markets - $1,000; • Seniors’ Support Society - $1,000; and • 50+ Activity Centre - LED Lights (50 per cent centre share) - CARIP funded - $5,000.

Early budget or prior year approvals total $73,942 and include: • Bylaw enforcement - $69,942; and

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• Sanderson Road valve installation - $10,000; • Staff addition - water treatment plant operator $57,200; • Staff addition - water instrumentation/electrical technician - $55,800; and • 6th Street sewer lift station - suction line replacement (deferred from 2019) - $48,000.

Residents are invited to express an opinion on the 2020 Financial Plan, which is available for viewing at peachland.ca.

Residents can submit comments by April 24 to be received for consideration by council prior to the April 28 special council meeting, when council is expected to approve the financial plan and tax rates bylaws.

NEWS

Public asked to report nests PEACHLAND VIEW Anyone who has walked along the lake and dodged a pile of goose droppings knows the negative impacts of nesting geese are an ongoing concern in the region.

Finding ways to minimize the impact of geese within an urban environment is the mandate of the Okanagan Valley Goose Management Program (OVGMP), which is a partnership between the City of Kelowna, Central Okanagan Regional District, Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen, District of West Kelowna, City of Vernon, City of Penticton, District of Lake Country, Town of Osoyoos, Town of Oliver, District of Peachland, District of Summerland, Westbank First Nation, Greater Vernon Water, and the District of Coldstream.

Okanagan Goose Plan project coordinator Kate Hagmeier is calling on the public to report lone geese, pairs of geese, or nest locations on private or public land by emailing coordinator@okanagangooseplan.com or calling 1-877-943-3209.

COVID-19 is presenting a unique challenge for the goose management team as they cannot access nests in care residences, hospital environments, apartment patios or other locations that will not allow for physical distancing. However, they can still record the location data for future years.

“Knowing locations will also help us understand where sources of geese come from later in the spring and summer,” Hagmeier said.

The OVGMP’s activities include public education, egg-addling, population monitoring, and working with regulatory agencies to ensure OVGMP management goals align with federal and provincial goals as well.

Hagmeier says management actions are targeting geese that are not native to the region, This year will be the fourteenth year of the egg-addling program, which involves systematic surveys for nests and egg-addling from Vernon to Osoyoos.

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Nature is sending a message with COVID-19, resident suggests In the mayor’s commentary from February 28, Mayor Fortin spoke of “encouraging young families to choose Peachland for its beauty and livability” while attempting to normalize boil water advisories and undrinkable Peachland water. The commentary demonstrates antiquated thinking and reeks of political whitewash.

As we live amidst the uncertainty of COVID-19, long term responses to the crisis are being cited that involve tackling habitat and biodiversity loss. Peachland does the opposite by allowing multiple abuses in the watershed: clearcutting, mining, cattle grazing and unmaintained logging roads.

If Peachland really wants young families to move here, an essential step is providing clean water along with appropriate habitat supporting local biodiversity.

The watershed is nature’s water purification system, more important than treatment and distribution. That’s why Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle, Portland and New York City do not allow logging in their watersheds.

Despite what Fortin suggests, our water problem is not just “spring runoff”. Nor is it simply Peachland’s water treatment plant. The problem originates in a watershed desecrated by multiple abuses.

First, forestry causes watershed damage affecting town water. Then, captured governments blame high water turbidity on the treatment plant and, with fanfare, build a new taxpayer funded plant for $24 million, $4,500 per Peachland citizen. Logging causes the problem but pays zero to remediate damages.

Despite assurances, even a new plant doesn’t end boil advisories. This is the tip of the financial and environmental iceberg. If we continue to allow multiple abuse in our watershed, we will face downstream consequences and costs.

When council was pressed into asking the province for a watershed logging moratorium, Minister Donaldson said logging would continue despite the request.

Political games are played because civic and provincial politicians are kneeling to the timber industry, sacrificing our natural water filtration resource and local biodiversity.

The human world will recover and prosper only if we take care of our little corners of the world. Peachland could demonstrate leadership by standing up to industry and the province and insisting on protection of its watershed, endangered habitat and local biodiversity.

Nature is sending us a message with COVID-19. We should listen.

Michael Huber, Peachland

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Nature is sending a message with COVID-19, resident suggests In the mayor’s commentary from February 28, Mayor Fortin spoke of “encouraging young families to choose Peachland for its beauty and livability” while attempting to normalize boil water advisories and undrinkable Peachland water. The commentary demonstrates antiquated thinking and reeks of political whitewash.

As we live amidst the uncertainty of COVID-19, long term responses to the crisis are being cited that involve tackling habitat and biodiversity loss. Peachland does the opposite by allowing multiple abuses in the watershed: clearcutting, mining, cattle grazing and unmaintained logging roads.

If Peachland really wants young families to move here, an essential step is providing clean water along with appropriate habitat supporting local biodiversity.

The watershed is nature’s water purification system, more important than treatment and distribution.

That’s why Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle, Portland and New York City do not allow logging in their watersheds.

Despite what Fortin suggests, our water problem is not just “spring runoff”. Nor is it simply Peachland’s water treatment plant. The problem originates in a watershed desecrated by multiple abuses.

First, forestry causes watershed damage affecting town water. Then, captured governments blame high water turbidity on the treatment plant and, with fanfare, build a new taxpayer funded plant for $24 million, $4,500 per Peachland citizen. Logging causes the problem but pays zero to remediate damages.

Despite assurances, even a new plant doesn’t end boil advisories. This is the tip of the financial and environmental iceberg. If we continue to allow multiple abuse in our watershed, we will face downstream consequences and costs.

Dog fencing is nice but failing septic systems are more important

When council was pressed into asking the province for a watershed logging moratorium, Minister Donaldson said logging would continue despite the request.

Political games are played because civic and provincial politicians are kneeling to the timber industry, sacrificing our natural water filtration resource and local biodiversity.

The human world will recover and prosper only if we take care of our little corners of the world.

Peachland could demonstrate leadership by standing up to industry and the province and insisting on protection of its watershed, endangered habitat and local biodiversity.

Nature is sending us a message with COVID-19. We should listen.

Michael Huber, Peachland

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Dear editor, I am responding to a comment by Councillor Pam Cunningham in the April 3 edition of Peachland View.

“I understand sewers are very important, just these items (dog park fencing and paving Thorne Road) have been on the table for quite a few years...” Cunningham is quoted saying.

In 2003 the municipality spent a great deal of money and energy on a sewer installation proposal for the rest of Peachland, projected to be completed by 2010. Many of us are still waiting, with a septic system going on 50 years old.

Almost all the candidates running for election vowed the sewer problem would be one of their top priorities if elected. So what is being done? We have been waiting almost 20 years. I love dogs but I feel our failing septic systems are more important than fencing a dog park.

Phyllis Papineau, Peachland

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While the Peachland branch of the Okanagan Regional Library is closed until further notice, it is open online and has a wealth of available resources for adults and children.

If you have a library card and know your pin number you can get online books, magazines, newspapers, music and feature films.

If you don’t know your pin number, you can use the helplines that have been set to get a new one.

There is a live chat that is available from the library’s webpage, orl.bc.ca, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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The District of Peachland is providing an opportunity for the residents of Peachland to express an opinion on the 2020 Financial Plan which is available for viewing on the District’s website effective April 17, 2020. This is located at www.peachland.ca under Forms and Publications, Publications, Finance (link: www.peachland.ca/686). Please submit any comments regarding the 2020 Financial Plan to corporateservices@peachland.ca by April 24, 2020.

Comments received will be delivered to Council prior to the special meeting of Council scheduled at 7:00pm on April 28, 2020.

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School lunch program continues for children learning from home PEACHLAND VIEW The COVID-19 pandemic may have students learning from home these days, but Central Okanagan Public Schools is making sure kids who need it are still getting breakfasts and lunches.

School district staff and volunteers started distributing meals to students this week, providing nearly 7,000 breakfasts and lunches at schools across the district.

“We are so grateful for the work of staff and the generosity of volunteers that keeps these vital programs running in these difficult times,” said Moyra Baxter, Chairper-

son of the Board of Education. “More than ever it highlights the key role of schools in the community, making sure that we not only educate youth, but help everyone be ready to learn.”

Baxter says schools continue to distribute the meals with a focus on confidentiality and safety. Families minimize interaction by going to their local elementary school and collecting the entire week’s supply of breakfasts and lunches in one go.

Baxter says this work helps to deliver on the third priority for continuing education set out by Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Minister of Education Rob Fleming, which is to continue supporting vulnerable students.

Dr. Oz: Transmission of COVID-19 virus to pets shouldn’t be a worry LYONEL DOHERTY A veterinarian says people shouldn’t worry too much about their pets contracting COVID-19 during the pandemic.

Dr. Moshe Oz from Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital reports that he knows of only two cases in the world where animals have reportedly contracted the coronavirus. But he doesn’t believe it is cause for concern here,

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noting there are no signs of the virus causing a problem in the pet population in the Okanagan.

Therefore, he tells clients not to isolate themselves against their pets unless they are sick.

“Don’t put yourself in a bubble.”

He says pets are an amazing therapy for depression and loneliness, so he encourages people to keep hugging their cats and dogs during the pan-

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He points out that pets play a key role in stress reduction during this crisis.

However, if people think they have contracted COVID-19, they should stay away from their pets and avoid coughing on them, Dr. Oz says.

He also advises people to regularly clean and disinfect their pet areas, including food dishes and toys.

Warming temperatures and annual spring runoff have led to an increase in source water turbidity, prompting the District of Peachland to issue a water quality advisory effective immediately.

Source water turbidity has increased above 1 NTU, lowering the rating to “fair”.

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Spring runoff and turbidity (dirty water) are annual occurrences in the region, typically occurring anywhere from March to June.

While the associated health risks are minimal, Interior Health recommends that children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems, and anyone seeking additional protection

drink boiled water or a safe alternative until further notice. For those at-risk populations, water intended for drinking, washing fruits or vegetables, making juice or ice, or brushing teeth should be boiled for one minute.

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LOCAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES: Send information about your Peachland event to editor@peachlandview.com before Friday at noon Many programs are temporarily cancelled in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19; please verify that your program is still running. This is a good time to remind everyone to follow the advice available out there. Wash your hands, practice social distancing and remember to be kind to one another. We are all in this together.

MONDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm(cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Community Centre INDOOR WALKING 8 am-9 am Community Centre DAWN BOYS YOGA 9 am-10:30 am (cancelled until futher notice) Contact Dawn for location 250 878 6342 PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 9:05 am-11 am (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Community Centre VARIETY SINGERS 9:30 am (cancelled until futher notice) 50+ Activity Centre TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30 am (cancelled until futher notice) 50+ Activity Centre FUNCTIONAL FULL 60 9:30-10:30 am (cancelled until futher notice) 4th Street Place LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10 am-11 am (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Wellness Centre PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 11 am-1 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Community Centre TAI CHI Noon (cancelled until futher notice) 50+ Activity Centre by donation MEDITATION GROUP 11:30 am-12:30 pm (cancelled until futher notice) 2nd and 4th Mondays Res. On 6th Hosted by the PWC PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 1 pm-3 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Community Centre INCOME TAX PROGRAM 1-3 pm By Appointment Peachland Wellness Centre NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1:15 pm (cancelled until futher notice) 50+ Activity Centre BRIDGE 1:15 pm (cancelled until futher notice) 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (3.5) 4:30 pm-6:30 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Community Centre OCCUPATIONAL YOGA 4:15-5:15 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Community Cenre ZUMBA 4:30 pm ($5 Drop in) (cancelled until futher notice) 50+ Activity Centre

VINYASA POWER YOGA 5:15 pm-6:15 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Community Cenre KARATE CLASS 6 pm-7 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Little Schoolhouse YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6 pm-8 pm (cancelled until futher notice) 4th St Place PICKLEBALL (all levels) 6:30 pm-9 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Community Centre SPIN, CORE, STRETCH 6:45 pm-7:45 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Community Centre WOOD CARVERS 7 pm (cancelled until futher notice) 50+ Activity Centre YOGA 8 am & 9:30 am (cancelled until futher notice) 5:30 pm & 7:00 pm Harbour House Yoga

TUESDAYS FITNESS ROOM (cancelled until futher notice) 5 am-10 pm Peachland Community Centre KCR COMMUNITY RESOURCES IMMIGRANT SERVICES Every third Tuesday of the month, by appointment.

Call 250-763-8008 Ext. 151 Hosted by the Peachland Wellness Centre FLOW YOGA 9 am-10 am (cancelled until futher notice) 4th Street Place FREERIDE SPIN 9:15 am-10 am (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Community Centre MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE 9:30 am (cancelled until futher notice) St. Margaret’s Anglican Church THERAPEUTIC YOGA LEVEL 2 10-11 am (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Community Centre CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs), 10 am-noon (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Community Centre CARPET BOWLING 10 am (cancelled until futher notice) • 50+ Activity Centre COMPUTER LITERACY 10-11 am, by appt: 250-767-0141 (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Wellness Centre THERAPEUTIC YOGA LEVEL 1 11:30 am-12:30 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Community Centre AA Noon-1 pm• 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1 pm-3 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Community Centre MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1 pm-2:45 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Everyone welcome Peachland Wellness Centre MAHJONG 1:15 pm (cancelled until futher notice) 50+ Activity Centre POWER UP & OPEN GYM Grade 4-5, 3-6 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Boys and Girls Club LINE DANCING 4:30 pm, Intro (cancelled until futher notice) 50+ Activity Centre LINE DANCING 5:30 pm (cancelled until futher notice) 50+ Activity Centre ZUMBA 5:30 pm-6 pm (cancelled until futher notice) 4th Street POUND 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm(cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Community Centre PICKLEBALL DROP-IN $3.50 (all levels) (cancelled until futher notice) 8 -9:30 pm Peachland Community Centre YOGA 6 am, 8 am, 9:30 am & 11 am (cancelled until futher notice) Harbour House Yoga

WEDNESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm(cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Community Centre INDOOR WALKING 8 am-9 am Peachland Community Centre STRETCH, BALANCE & CORE 8 am, $5 drop in (cancelled until futher notice) 50+ Activity Centre Bring mat, beginners welcome PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 9:05-11 am (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Community Centre 50+ FITNESS 9:15 am $5 drop in, bring mat (cancelled until futher notice) 50+ Activity Centre BARGAIN BIN 9:30 am-3 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland United Church FUNCTIONAL FULL 60 9:30 am-10:30 am (cancelled until futher notice) 4th Street Place WELLNESS CIRCLE 10 am-11:30 am, 2nd and 4th (cancelled until futher notice) Wed. of each month Peachland Wellness Centre

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 10 am-11:30 am (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Wellness Centre To register: 250 767 0141 COFFEE BEAN 10:30 am (cancelled until futher notice) 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL DROP-IN (3.0+) 11 am-1 pm(cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Community Centre WINTER STORY TIME 11:15 am-Noon (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Library WE ART HERE 12- 4 pm (Free drop in) (cancelled until futher notice) 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1-3pm Peachland Community Centre CHESS 1 pm (cancelled until futher notice) 50+ Activity Centre BRIDGE 1:15 pm (cancelled until futher notice) 50+ Activity Centre SUNSHINE SINGERS 1:15 pm-2:15 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Wellness Centre OCCUPATIONAL YOGA 3:45-4:45 pm (cancelled until futher notice) 4th Street Place TWEEN DINNER NIGHT Grades 4-7, 4:30 pm-7:30 pm $3/session or $10/month (cancelled until futher notice) Boys and Girls Club CLOG DANCING 6 pm-7 pm (cancelled until futher notice) 50+ Activity Centre KARATE CLASS 6 pm-7 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Little Schoolhouse YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6 pm-8 pm (cancelled until futher notice) 4th St Place LIONS DEN MEETING 7 pm (cancelled until futher notice) 4440 5th St. every 2nd & 4th Wed Gary 250-767-3491 CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7 pm• Peachland Museum YOGA 6 am, 8 am & 9:30 am (cancelled until futher notice) 5:30 pm & 7 pm Harbour House Yoga

THURSDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Community Centre PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 8:15 am-10:15 am (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Community Centre

TAI CHI 9:15 am to 10:45 am(cancelled until futher notice) 50+ Activity Centre BARGAIN BIN 9:30 am-3 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland United Church TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 9:15 am (cancelled until futher notice) The Peachland Legion Hosted by Peachland Wellness Centre Beginners welcome BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10 am-12 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Wellness Centre PICKLEBALL (3.5) 10:30-12:30 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Community Centre IRON & SILK 10:45 am (cancelled until futher notice) 50+ Activity Centre ROTARY CLUB PEACHLAND Noon-1:30 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Gasthaus on the Lake Everyone welcome PASSION 4 ART Noon- 3 pm (for beginner) (cancelled until futher notice) 50+ Activity Centre AA Noon-1 pm 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1-3 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Community Centre ENERGY FOR WELLNESS 1 pm-3 pm (cancelled until futher notice) 3rd Thursday of each month Peachland Wellness Centre UKELELE 1:15 pm(cancelled until futher notice) 50+ Activity Centre TEEN DROP IN Grade 8+ (cancelled until futher notice) 4 pm-8 pm, free Boys and Girls Club MEAT DRAW 4 pm-5 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Royal Canadian Legion #69 HIIT 5:30 pm-6:30 pm (cancelled until futher notice) 4th Street Place PICKLEBALL DROP-IN (all levels) 6:30-9 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Community Centre BINGO 6:45 pm (cancelled until futher notice) 50+ Activity Centre (doors open 5:30 pm) YOGA 6 am, 8 am & 9:30 am 5:30 pm & 7 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Harbour House Yoga GAME NIGHT 7 pm(Cancelled until futher notice) Every 1st and 3rd Thursday Peachland Wellness Centre

FRIDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm (cancelled till futher notice) Peachland Community Centre INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am Peachland Community Centre 50+ FIT/STRETCH 9:15 am, $5 drop in, bring mat (cancelled until futher notice) 50+ Activity Centre FLOW YOGA 9 am-10 am (cancelled until futher notice) 4th Street Place BARGAIN BIN 9:30 am-3 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland United Church THERAPEUTIC YOGA (Level 2) 10 am-11am (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Community Centre CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 10 am-Noon (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Community Centre EXPRESSIVE DANCE 11 am-Noon (cancelled until futher notice) Residences on 6th Hosted by The Peachland Wellness Centre PASSION 4 ART Noon-4 pm (cancelled until futher notice) 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1 -3 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Community Centre CANASTA 1 pm (cancelled until futher notice) 50+ Activity Centre LADIES COFFEE & CRIB 1 pm-2:45 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Wellness Centre LEGO TIME (ALL AGES) 3 pm-4 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Library PICKLEBALL DROP-IN (all levels) 3 pm-4:45 pm Peachland Community Centre FEEL GOOD FRIDAYS Grade 4-7 (cancelled until futher notice)4 pm-8 pm, free Boys and Girls Club YOGA 6 am, 8 am & 9:30 am 5:30 & 7 pm (cancelled until further notive) Harbour House Yoga

SATURDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Community Centre YOGA 9 am & 10:30 am (cancelled until futher notice) Harbour House Yoga

BARGAIN BIN 9:30 am-3 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland United Church CARPET BOWLING 10 am (cancelled until futher notice) 50+ Activity Centre MEAT DRAW 3 pm-5 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Royal Canadian Legion #69 DROP IN Grade K-7 (cancelled until futher notice) 1 pm-5 pm, free Boys and Girls Club

SUNDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Community Centre SUNDAY BREAKFAST 8 am-11 am (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Wellness Centre YOGA 10 am (cancelled until futher notice) Harbour House Yoga PEACHLAND UNITED Service 10 am (cancelled until futher notice) Peachand United Church ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP 10 am (cancelled until futher notice) St. Margaret’s Church EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 10 am(cancelled until futher notice) Emmanuel Church, West Kelowna PEACHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH Service 10:30 am (cancelled until futher notice) Fellowship 11:30 am PICKLEBALL (2.5-3.5) Noon-2 pm Peachland Community Centre THE PEACHLAND WALKING CLUB 1 pm For details visit peachlandtrekkers.ca UKULELE 1:15 pm (cancelled until futher notice) 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (3.75) 2 pm-4 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Peachland Community Centre MEAT DRAW 2 pm-4 pm (cancelled until futher notice) Royal Canadian Legion #69

MUSICAL JAMMERS 2 pm-4 pm, 2nd and 4th Sundays 4th Street Place (cancelled until futher notice) Presented by the Peachland Wellness Centre PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday worship 2 pm (cancelled until futher notice) St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

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ZipZone adventure park set to reopen for the season on April 18 with safety precautions in place JOANNE LAYH This week ZipZone joined several other recreational facilities in the area in announcing they’ll be opening up for the season this weekend.

As many stores, salons and restaurants remain closed to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the decision of some golf courses and other recreational facilities to open for the season has some people questioning if this is the right time.

“We know that opening our park may be controversial to some but getting out into the sunshine is the most healthful thing that people can do right now, and we’re here to help,” ZipZone president Kevin Bennett said in a press release sent today.

Although securing guests into their harnesses requires some physical contact, Bennett says they are going over and above what is required.

“I sent an email to one of the government agencies and the response that he got back from them is that as long as we follow the WHO recommendations and also the workplace safety recommendations, we’re fine, and so that’s what we’re going to be doing,” Bennett told the View.

“With the recent lockdowns, we know that people will be going stir crazy and will need a place to get into the sunshine, and so ZipZone has pulled out all the stops to get our park ready for the public to enjoy, starting April

18,” Bennett said.

Bennett says the safety of their staff and guests is paramount and ZipZone will be implementing the following safety precautions: • Staff and guests will have their temperature checked before they enter the park; • Visits to the park will be limited to small tour groups; • Mandatory handwashing before the tour starts; • Mandatory sneeze guards such as a mask, scarf or bandana; • Hand sanitizer stations throughout the park; • A distance greeting (the ZipZone Wai); and • Maintaining of social distancing.

Bennett is also cautioning guests to avoid the downtown area of Peachland because the community has a large population of elderly people.

Access to the park is directly off the highway and there is no need to go into Peachland proper, he added.

“Please give our elders the space they need. ZipZone is leading the way in carefully re-opening our lives and country. Together we can beat this thing,” Bennett said.

“CV is not going to suddenly disappear in a few weeks, it is here for good, and what we have to do is find a way to live with it safely. We need anti-transmission measures that provide protection for the vulnerable while supporting the health and livelihoods of the younger generations.”

The adventure park will be offering discounts for

health care and emergency services personnel.

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Birds of Peachland: the Northern Flicker My Best Vacation Ever?

MARION HALL The Northern Flicker is a beautiful woodpecker that is often seen in Peachland and they stay here all year. The male and female are similar in appearance with salmon coloured wings and a spotted breast and a black bib. The male is distinguished by a red moustache.

They feed on suet in the winter and they make a lot of noise eating it.

In the springtime you might hear a banging noise in your house; it could be a Flicker drumming on your roof vent, trying to attract a mate and mark its territory.

Unlike other woodpeckers, the Flicker spends

time on the ground and likes to eat ants. They also eat berries and fruit during the winter season.

Flickers can be a nuisance however, as they like to make holes in places where house-owners don’t want them. The sign column at the Peachland Mall has holes the size of tennis balls, made

by Flickers. The Centuria building in Kelowna (corner of Bernard and Gordon) had to spend over $200,000 fixing over 300 holes made

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Market Update

Townhome for Toys!

Mar 2020 vs Mar 2019 Mar 2020

Mar 2019

INC/DEC

Units Listed

782

775

-6.93

Units Sold

316

290

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Days to Sell

90

78

-11.54

Inventory

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2,860

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Duplex

$489,417

$450,511

+12.36

Mobile Home

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$131,926

+35.24

Res. House

$734,799

$669,073

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$319,824

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