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Mount Miller wildfire being held at 0.8 hectares in size JOANNE LAYH

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The BC Wildfire Service is responding to a blaze in Trepanier that at press time was being held.

The Mount Miller wildfire is located approximately 9 km north of where Highway 97 intersects with the Highway 97C and about 3 km north of the Connector.

The fire was reported early Tuesday evening and BC Wildfire initially responded with 30 BC Wildfire Service personnel on the

ground supported by three helicopter crews as well as air tankers, BC Wildfire Service fire information officer Taylor MacDonald told The View.

Overnight, five personnel worked the fire and three were expected to stay throughout the day.

At press time, BC Wildfire Service said they do not anticipate any further spread beyond the existing predetermined boundaries.

MacDonald says the fire is believed to be human caused.

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Rattlesnake Island Swim has record number of registrations swim back to Swim Bay. Organizers have two houseboats they will use to ferry the 3.1 km swimmers.

“The houseboats take them out to the island and they start about an hour after the 7 km race…once they get organized out at the island we’ll start them just as the 7 km swimmers come around the edge of the island,” Stanley said, adding that the swimmers are kept together for safety reasons.

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JOANNE LAYH This year’s Rattlesnake Island Swim will have a record number of participants, making it the biggest race to the island to date.

Across the Lake race director director Ann Stanley spoke to The View on Tuesday, at which time there was still another 12 hours to go until registration closed.

At that time the event already had 156 swimmers registered in the 3.1 km race and 60 swimmers in the 7 km race – the largest registration numbers on record.

Stanley attributes the increase in participation to the organization’s efforts to grow the event.

“We’ve really been working as a society to grow the swim. It used to be run locally here and the Peachland Recreation Department approached us in 2014 and asked if we would take it over because we run Across the Lake Swim, which is a really big swim. There are 2,500 people that swim there. The objective is to grow the swim because we use the profits to

give swimming lessons to kids in School District 23,” Stanley said.

While 60 to 70 per cent of participants in the event are female, the event attracts people of all ages. In the past participants have been as young as eight years old and as old as 82.

“Of course, it is just the setting that is so exciting for people and the beautiful scenery of Peachland. For people to actually swim from the island back out, it’s a once in a lifetime experience for a lot of people so we have people coming from all over Canada for the challenge,” Stanley said. “It would be great to get more men out, obviously.”

The Rattlesnake Island Swim includes two distances: a 3.1 km point to point swim from Rattlesnake Island to Swim Bay, and a 7 km out, around the island and back swim.

The 7 km distance race starts at Swim Bay, goes around historic Rattlesnake Island, then ends back at Swim Bay. The 3.1 km swimmers will be ferried to Rattlesnake Island, from where they will then

We really appreciate when people cheer the swimmers on as they’re coming up the ramp there at Swim Bay because it’s a huge achievement for people. Sometimes we’ve had people with a cancer diagnosis or multiple sclerosis – it’s really something that touches us when there’s a goal and crowd that cheers them on. It just makes it that much more special - Ann Stanley

mandatory for the 3.1 km swimmers.

“We do have RCMP, Peachland Fire Department, Search and Rescue, volunteer power boats, lifeguards, and a safety director who is there. The big thing is keeping people safe,” Stanley said. “This year I’m already checking my weather app all the time and it seems like they’re predicting lightning on Saturday so in

that case the safety director makes the last call.”

It is hoped that if the race is delayed for weather reasons that it doesn’t impact boaters coming through.

“Boats do have a right to pass through, but we have a corridor. It looks like a V shape and we have all of our boats outlining that corridor so if we see anyone coming – and it’s not very often that anybody at that time of the morning comes anyway - but if they do we just advise them that there is an event.”

Stanley says the community is invited to cheer on the swimmers as they cross the finish line at Swim Bay around 8:30 a.m.

“We really appreciate when people cheer the swimmers on as they’re coming up the ramp there at Swim Bay because it’s a huge achievement for people. Sometimes we’ve had people with a cancer diagnosis or multiple sclerosis – it’s really something that touches us when there’s a goal and crowd that cheers them on. It just makes it that much more special,” Stanley said.

The best time on record for the 7 km race was set by Erin Epp at 1:10, so if there is a very fast swimmer the first swimmers could arrive across the finish line sooner than 8:30 a.m.

After cheering on the swimmers, participants and attendees are welcome to attend the pancake breakfast, which will once again be hosted by the Peachland Lions Club.

“We send a huge thank you to the Peachland Lions Club as well as the Peachland Ambassadors,” Stanley said.

“And the Peachland Recreation Department has a core of volunteers that they send that are ‘steady eddies’ year after year that come and help execute this. Of course, without the volunteers we have nothing.”

Extra volunteers with boats are always welcome. If anyone with a kayak or boat would like to volunteer, they are invited to contact contact Ann Stanley at 250 317 8171 or email annstanley@telus.net.

The pancake breakfast will be held at the community centre and is free with registration or $5 per person for anyone else who would like to attend. The breakfast gets underway as soon as the first swimmers arrive at the finish line.

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Quick actions of Desert Pines neighbours prevent major fire damage JOANNE LAYH The quick actions of neighbours with garden hoses on Desert Pines Avenue prevented a hedge fire from reaching a nearby home last Tuesday evening.

Peachland Fire and Rescue were paged out shortly before 9 p.m. Tuesday night for a brush fire/grass fire/hedge fire.

“When we arrived on scene we found the landscaping, junipers, cedar hedges, on fire and in very close proximity to a house. Luckily, due to the quick actions of neighbours with garden hoses, they managed to hold the fire back and keep it from spreading too close to the house, until we got there and were able to extinguish it,” Peachland fire chief Dennis Craig told The View. “It was great to see the whole neighbourhood come together, for sure.”

Craig said the home sustained some minor heat damage to the vinyl siding of the house.

“Mainly it was contained to the landscaping, again, thanks to the quick action of the neighbours.”

Fire crews were on scene for just over an hour to ensure it was completely out and there were no hot spots.

“We do a lot of damage when we put the fire out. We put a lot of water on the fire. Our main priority is getting the fire out. It did start next to the road side but we couldn’t find

anything definitive to say what the cause of the fire was,” Craig said.

Craig is advising residents to make sure they discard any smoking material properly.

“People that have properties and landscaping material, choose fire resistive landscaping materials. Junipers and cedar hedges are not an acceptable landscaping material in close proximity to a structure for the Okanagan. We’re just too dry of a climate for those type of materials and literally junipers are much like pouring gasoline around the side of your house,” Craig said. “We encourage people to come down to FireSmart Community Wildfire Preparedness Day on August 21 and find out more information.”

The event will take place at the community centre from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Council considers adopting a water loss reimbursement policy JOANNE LAYH A leaky pipe resulting in a utility bill thousands of dollars higher than expected for one homeowner has led Peachland council to consider if the municipality should have a water loss reimbursement policy.

The property owner of 3912 Desert Pines Avenue is seeking a $3,391.09 reimbursement from the municipality following a significant water leak that occurred earlier this year.

When director of operations Joe Mitchell spoke to council in July, in trying to address how this could have been prevented he said there are two generations of Neptune water meters in Peachland; the property at 3912 Desert Pines Avenue has the older generation and doesn’t have the same capability to data log as the newer ones can.

Mitchell went on to say that the reports staff receive indicate a continuous leak or an intermittent leak but do not include volumes or variances for water use for any specific property.

In his report to council, Mitchell provided a timeline of events surrounding the water service leak, beginning back in January, when the property owner reported a decrease in water pressure to municipal hall. The following morning a water mechanic was sent to the property, where

it was determined there was a water service leak on the property owner side of the water metre. Soon after the resident reported to district staff that the repair had been made.

Within the Central Okanagan, municipalities have varying policies, procedures or processes to address water loss reimbursement.

“It’s quite a high bill, their water bill, so I’d like to see them reimbursed for a portion of that,” Councillor

Pam Cunningham said.

“Given that this is something that could affect any member of the community, I think that this becomes - or should become - a community solution,” Councillor Terry Condon said.

Council directed staff to bring forward a draft policy with respect to procedures for water loss reimbursement and requested that reimbursement of water charges for 3912 Desert Pines Avenue be deferred until a policy is approved.

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Finally a resource for vulnerable youth LYONEL DOHERTY Finally, a one-stop shop youth outreach centre is available in the Okanagan, right in Penticton at 501 Main Street.

Many families have been waiting a long time for such a facility, especially parents at their wits end worrying about their vulnerable children.

Foundry Penticton’s focus is reaching young people before their small problems become big ones.

And we’ve all seen how quickly that can happen.

Reading the news lately is one big downer after the other, discovering how more youth are falling through the cracks. For example, the sad story of 16-year-old “Eli” Beauregard from Kelowna who died of stab wounds after an altercation on the street.

His father can only hope that the incident serves as a warning to other kids about the dangers of street life. His dad said a lot of teens today are looking for freedom, and the street certainly offers that, but it also offers danger.

He told Global News that the street might be a fun place to go, but that could change in a few seconds if you’re in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Eli frequently stayed in a youth shelter and told his dad that everything was good; he was happy.

But his world ended when someone stabbed him during a conflict.

Sadly, Eli’s story is not uncommon, which is why opening another outreach facility is so important.

Foundry Penticton initially offers walk-in primary care and counselling, peer support, mental health services, housing and employment support,

legal advocacy and substance-use counselling. This fall more services will be added, including a sexual health clinic, income assistance and access to opioid therapy.

Taxpayers often complain about the cost of government programs, but Foundry Penticton is worth every penny — $1.2 million. If it gets at least one kid off the street or prevents an overdose, it will make all the difference.

Youth advisor Husain Sattar says nobody is immune to these problems because everyone knows someone who is struggling. He’s right when he says there’s no greater investment a community can make than to give youth a home, noting that Foundry will be life changing from some of the youth who walk through that door.

Parent advisor Terry McKinlay said families need quick access to care to avoid wait lists. The truth is families don’t have a lot of time to navigate services to secure help for vulnerable kids.

It was recently unsettling to hear local Judge Greg Koturbash admit that Canada’s mental health system is in crisis. He referred to the de-institutionalization of men and women who were freed from mental hospitals, only to end up on the street or warehoused in correctional centres.

In turn, these jails have become mental health facilities that are not equipped to deal with these people.

Unfortunately, our mental health services are overburdened and stretched to the limits, widening the cracks that people fall through. Hence, all of the horrid acts we see brazenly being committed on our streets.

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Improvements to highway intersection shouldn’t be fatality-driven I would like to bring to the government the concerns of those of us living on Huston Road and above where Huston Road connects to Highway 97 being an intersection with Buchanan Road. [Drivers are] sometimes waiting five to 10 minutes to access the highway. An intersection can be defined as “a point of potential vehicle conflict.”

There is not a reduced speed limit for this intersection. There is no proper exit lane from the north. Why should we have to wait for a fatality to occur to have our government design it as a true intersection with lights?

Art Basham, Peachland

Bypass or alternate route options abandoned by MOTI due to cost On November 30, 2016 I wrote a letter to the mayor and council regarding the 10 options (five down, five up) proposed by the Peachland97 Transportation Study. I implored the mayor to voice her opposition to the lower elevation routes, specifically option five, which would bulldoze through our town, bringing with it unacceptable levels of pollution (noise, visual, and air) and further dissect our community.

The mayor decided to take a wait and see approach and stated that she could not see any of the “through” options being the number one option when MOTI gets back to us with their final choices. Maybe a more proactive stance would have garnered a more positive outcome. Incredibly, option five, the most intrusive and disruptive route, with the most negative impact on the community was selected as the most preferable by the government.

When this debate first started 20 years ago, another traffic alternative was to build a bypass, by definition, a route “around” the community. A true bypass route seems to have been abandoned by MOTI. Why? Well, they can espouse as many reasons as they wish, but this is all about cost.

MOTI needs to hear from everyone in Peachland that we do not want another highway, in addition to Highway 97, running through our community.

We do not want to have a final choice rammed down our throats at a so called

“open house” meeting, which, by the way, are a phenomenal waste of time. You have government clerks and notetakers in attendance who don’t seem to be able to answer any questions, and just blend into the woodwork and hide amongst the attendees.

We need a proper “town hall” as soon as possible, where our residents, taxpayers, and voters can ask questions and voice their objections directly to those who are about to make this final insane selection. Why is it, that a government supposedly elected “by the people for the people” won’t officially meet or listen directly to the electorate, and does the exact opposite of what the people want?

A large portion of this community was upset years ago by the location of the current highway, and if this lower elevation route is selected, and allowed to proceed, it will upset the balance of the population.

If a real bypass is not in the cards maybe it is time to remain with the existing route making the necessary accessibility and safety improvements. Let’s abandon this wasted exercise. That was probably the original intent anyway. As the mayor stated to the press recently, two highways running through Peachland would probably be its demise.

Phil Dennis, Peachland

Mayor’s response:

before the ministry makes their final decision.

Whether or not the decision-makers at the ministry will change their minds and hold an open house is uncertain.

For that reason, I would encourage the public to weigh in now, by contacting MOTI with their input and concerns at peachland97study@gov.bc.ca or steve.sirett@gov. bc.ca To view the Phase One presented options, go to: ht tps://w w w2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/tra nsportation/tra nsportation-reports-and-reference/reportsstudies/okanagan/peachland-study?keyword=Peachland Mayor Cindy Fortin

I completely understand the frustration and uncertainty that many Peachland residents are feeling right now. The preferred route options that the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) recently revealed came as a shock to everyone. They are obviously unacceptable, and are not what council did, in fact, strongly advocate for.

We have always been clear on wanting a higher route option, and strongly voiced our objections to the lower routes.

Council, also, could not have been more vocal about the need for MOTI to hold a public open house to allow the residents to weigh in on the preferred route options

Two bits about Beach Avenue property maintenance and new build Hello Peachlanders! I have had this letter on my mind for several weeks now, and figured it was time to throw in my two bits. I do the Beach Avenue walk Monday through Friday on my way to work, and I get to enjoy the weather and the lake breezes and say hello to a few doggies on my way. I enjoy reading the Peachland View because I can usually read all the letters on my break time, on different topics around town, etc.

A letter several weeks back from a local business mentioned food trucks selling their food and snacks would be an eyesore out on Beach Avenue, and I couldn’t help but think that they perhaps haven’t done the “the walk” down Beach Avenue in quite a while.

For the most part, most homeowners living along Beach show the pride of ownership in taking care of and maintaining their properties, but that being said, there are a half dozen homes that I try not to notice when I walk by, that do little to nothing in keeping their property pleasant to look at.

These uncared for properties have dead or almost dead lawns, the weeds are almost three feet high and the rose bushes reach out to grab you if you walk too close to the chain link fencing.

I would love to be able to own a home along Beach and to those that are fortunate enough to be able to live across the street from the lake, you should count yourselves lucky.

And one added reflection, I’m just not loving the new V shaped building that’s in the plywood stage right now, even when completed it stands out like an oversized wart on the end of your thumb, but that’s my opinion.

I can hardly wait for the Peachtree Village to be built. No, I can wait.

In the meantime let’s keep our quaint little community of Peachland and the Beach Avenue walk beautiful!

Anita Erisman, Peachland

No wonder we don’t see much wildlife up in the higher country

A HERD OF big horn sheep.

PHOTO LLOYD STNSON SOTAS

We were across the lake two days ago and this herd of 20 big horn sheep came down to the lake for water.

They spent about two hours drinking and resting in the shade.

We had seen them three years ago and the herd numbered about 15 at that time.

I wanted to point out that with the severe degradation of our Peachland watershed up above the District of Peachland, it is no wonder that we do not see much wildlife up in our high country.

I have been in the higher country about 50 times this past year.

I have seen exactly one moose and one pileated woodpecker.

I applaud the district council and the Healthy Watershed Committee in their request to Minister Donaldson for a pause in logging in our tenured watershed.

It is a good first step to taking back control of the District of Peachland watershed.

Lloyd Stinson Sotas, Peachland

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LOCAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES: Send information for your Peachland event to admin@peachlandview.com The Peachland Wellness Centre - As a New Program – Fix-it Solutions. The PWC is very excited that this new program is now available to keep some items out of the landfill. Volunteers will repair small household items if possible and return them to the participant. Donations to PWC are greatly appreciated.

Participants are responsible for costs to repair an item and will be consulted prior to any purchases. You may drop items off at PWC, anytime Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

MONDAYS

Peachland Art Gallery - Presents “The Gallery Sessions” intimate concerts held in the Peachland Art Gallery Sep 1 and Sep 18. Doors open at 6 p.m.; show is at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15-$20. To purchase tickets visit : https://linktr.ee/peachlandartgallery St. Margaret’s Church - is selling Peaches again this year: 20 lbs for $25. Orders can be made by calling the church at 250 767 3131 between 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm at the Little Schoolhouse

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

BRIDGE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6-8 pm, 4th St Place

MAHJONG 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

YOGA (RESTORATIVE) 8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre

WOOD CARVERS 7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre Starts again in September

POWER UP & OPEN GYM Grade 4-5, 3-6 pm, Boys and Girls Club

SUNSHINE SINGERS 1:15 to 2:15 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre Last Session: June 26 Starts again: Sept 4

FITNESS ROOM

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre DAWN BOYS YOGA 8:30-9:30 am, $10 drop in Heritage Park Peachland VARIETY SINGERS 9:15 am Drop in from Sept to June, 50+ Activity Centre

POUND 6:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre YOGA 8:00 am & 10:00 am 5:30 pm & 7:30 pm Harbour House Yoga

TUESDAYS

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

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10-11:00 am, Peachland Wellness Ctre Last Session June 17th Starts again Sept 9th

KCR COMMUNITY RESOURCES IMMIGRANT SERVICES Every Third Tuesday of the month, by Appointment.

Call 250-763-8008 Ext. 151 Hosted by the Peachland Wellness Ctre

VINYASA FLOW YOGA 10-11 am, Community Centre PICKLEBALL DROP IN (3.75) 11:05-1:00 pm, Community Centre TAI CHI noon, 50+ Activity Centre by donation MEDITATION GROUP 11:30 am-12:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctr Last Session June 10th Starts again Sept 9th MINI BATTERS T-BALL 12:30-1:15 pm registered Cousins Park PICKLEBALL DROP IN (all levels) 1:00-3:00 pm, Community Centre NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre BRIDGE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre SPIN, CORE, STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre

YOGA 8-9 am 50+ Activity Center

ZUMBA 5:30-6:30 pm 4th Street Place LINE DANCING 7 pm, $4 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre Starts again in September YOGA 8:00 am & 10:00 am Harbour House Yoga

WEDNESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre DAWN BOYS YOGA 8:30-9:30 am, $10 drop in Heritage Park Peachland

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th Street Place

STRETCH, BALANCE & CORE 8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre Bring mat, Beginners welcome

MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE 9:30 am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

PICKLEBALL DROP IN 9:05-11:00 am All levels Community Centre

THERAPEUTIC YOGA LEVEL 2 10-11 am, Community Centre

50+ FITNESS 9:15 am, $5 Drop in. Please bring a mat.

50+ Activity Ctre

CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs), 10:00-noon, Community Centre

BARGAIN BIN 9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church

CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Centre Starts again in Septembe

WELLNESS CIRCLE 10 am-11:30 am, 2nd and 4th Wed. of each month Peachland Wellness Ctre Last Session June 12th Starts again Sept 26th

COMPUTER LITERACY 10-11 am, By appt.

Please call 250-767-0141 Peachland Wellness Ctr THERAPEUTIC YOGA LEVEL 1 11:30 am,- 12:30 pm Community Centre AA 12-1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 10 am to 11:30 am, Peachland Wellness Ctre To register: 250-767-0141 PICKLEBALL DROP IN 1:00-3:00 pm All levels Community Centre

CHESS 1:15 pm 50+ Activity Centre SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:15 pm 50+ Activity Centre TWEEN DINNER NIGHT Grades 4-7, 4:30-7:30 pm, $3/session or $10/month Boys and Girls Club SPIN, CORE, STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre CLOG DANCING 6-7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre FAMILY FISHING NIGHT 6:00-8:45 pm Peachland Pier KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm, the Little Schoolhouse YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6-8 pm, 4th St Place LIONS DEN MEETING 7 pm, 4440 5th St. every 2nd & 4th Wed, Contact: Gary 250-767-3491 CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7 pm, Peachland Museum YOGA 8:00 am & 10:00 am 5:30 pm & 7:30 pm Harbour House Yoga

THURSDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre YOGA (FOUNDATIONS) 8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre BARGAIN BIN 9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church

Monday to Friday. Please place your order ASAP as pick up for the peaches will be August 9 and there is a limited supply only.

Little Schoolhouse - will feature seven artists from West Kelowna, “The Heritage Art Group”. These ladies are members of the Peachland Art Group as well. Be sure to visit them and watch them work. Thursday to Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Please note: the Sunday Teas are cancelled.

TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 9:30am at Heritage Park Gazebo ends June27th Back August 8th Hosted by Peachland Wellness Ctre.

Beginners welcome BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10 am-12 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre PICKLEBALL DROP IN 3.75 10:00-12:00 pm Community Centre IRON & SILK 10:45 am 50+ Activity Centre

BARGAIN BIN 9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10-11 am, Community Centre CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 10 am-noon, Community Centre PASSION 4 ART 12 pm 50+ Activity Centre

AA 12 pm 50+ Activity Centre ENERGY FOR WELLNESS 1:00-3:00 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre 3rd Thur of each month Last Session June 20th Starts again Sept 19th UKELELE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL DROP IN 1:00-3:00 pm All levels Community Centre

MEAT DRAW 4-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St.

CANASTA 1 pm 50+ Activity Centre LADIES COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre LEGO TIME (ALL AGES) 3-4 pm, Peachland Library

YOGA 8:00 am & 10:00 am Harbour House Yoga

SATURDAYS

YOGA 8:00 am & 10:00 am 5:30 pm & 7:30 pm Harbour House Yoga

DAWN BOYS YOGA 8:30-9:30 am, $10 drop in Heritage Park Peachland

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre 50+ FITNESS 9:15 am, $5 Drop in.

Please bring a mat.

50+ Activity Centre FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th Street Place

BARGAIN BIN 9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Centre Starts again in September MEAT DRAW 3-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St. DROP IN Grade K-7 1-5 pm, Free Boys and Girls Club

PEACHLAND BAPTIST Service 10:30 am, Fellowship 11:30 am, 4204 Lake Ave.

MEAT DRAW 2-4 pm, Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St.

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

PEACHLAND UNITED Service: 10 am, United Church

THE PEACHLAND WALKING CLUB 1 pm, for details visit peachlandtrekkers.ca

BINGO 6:45 pm 50+ Activity Centre (doors open 5:30 pm)

FRIDAYS

SUNDAY BREAKFAST 8-11 am, (no long weekends) Peachland Wellness Ctre

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 10 am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank

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Bat counts helpful in keeping tabs on nearing white nose syndrome threat MATTHEW AUBREY Friday nights tend to be reserved for dinners out, movies, and according to Sir Elton John, they’re pretty alright for fighting, too.

But what if none of that tickles your fancy? After all, Friday night dinners can get crowded and pricey, and movie theatre popcorn tends to cost more than the movie itself.

That’s why the Bat Education and Ecological Protection Society offers a free, unique family-friendly option for your Friday nights. Every Friday, through the months of July and August, B.E.E.P.S holds ‘bat counts’ where people can come out to safely count and observe over 2,000 bats from the ground.

You’ll get to learn about our little friends that live in the attic and count them as they fly out of the Historic Peachland School to feed for the night. The bats tend to come out just after dusk, so bring a lawn chair, and you’ll be able to hear

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You’ll be given a small hand click-counter to keep count, and at this time of year, you are likely to see approximately 1,600 bats in under 45 minutes! These bat counts provide B.E.E.P.S with valuable information for population statistics and future research.

It is especially important to keep an eye on population numbers these days.

This is because the threat of a rapidly spreading disease, called white nose syndrome, is inching closer to the Okanagan Valley every year. White nose syndrome is a fungal disease that causes high levels of mortality in bat populations, often decimating 80 to 100 per cent of a colony.

The disease does not affect humans, however humans are the primary spreaders of the fungus, as we often unknowingly carry the fungus into different regions on the bottom of boots, gloves, jackets, etc. The first reported cases of white nose syndrome in Canada were recorded in 2007, and the fungus has slowly made its way across the continent.

Although there has yet to be a recorded case of white nose syndrome in British Columbia, it has come as far west as Alberta and Washington State, and it may simply be a matter of time before it hits our province. This makes it ever more important to keep accurate tabs on B.C.’s bat population numbers.

It is believed that the bats have inhabited the attic of the 111-year-old Historic Peachland School for decades, however their true numbers have only recently been revealed. Peachland School served as a school until 2002, when it was boarded up, and all students were moved to the bigger Peachland Elementary School. The building sat empty for nearly a decade, and fell into a state of near-disrepair.

However, with the confirmation that the structure was sound, and the confirmation of the bat colony in the school’s attic, the building and the bats were saved. The school then underwent a complete restoration, and now serves as the Peachland Visitor Centre and Art Gallery.

Bats are also incredibly valuable to the Peachland area. One small bat can eat up to 1,000 insects in one night. These little guys are responsible for keeping Peachland relatively mosquito-free. Bats are also pollinators, and their guano makes for super potent fertilizer, which is available for purchase in 1 kg tubs at the Peachland Visitor Centre.

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Local society asks residents with private docks to help monitor Okanagan waters for invasive quagga and zebra mussels JOANNE LAYH

OASISS SUMMER STUDENT Sierra Collins checks a substrate monitor at Kalamalka Lake as part of a regional invasive mussel monitoring program.

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The Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society (OASISS) is seeking community members who own private docks on Kalamalka, Wood, Okanagan, Skaha and Osoyoos lakes to participate in monitoring for non-native zebra and quagga mussels.

The society is concerned about the potential spread of invasive species into our waters and is launching this citizen science initiative to help expand regional efforts to keep the species out of the Okanagan.

OASISS executive director Lisa Scott says the society has been checking for invasive mussels for seven years and this initiative will allow them to reach areas of the lakes that were previously inaccessible.

“Not only will we be able to improve the quantity of our data, but we will also be able to involve the community in an environmental cause that many feel passionate about,” Scott said.

The citizen science project is apparently the first of its kind in the province.

Participants in the citizen science project will be provided with a pair of mussel monitors to be attached to their private docks. They will be required to check the monitors for the presence of invasive mussels every two weeks throughout the summer.

The project received grant funding from the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation to support the monitoring of the five Okanagan lakes for invasive mussels through both water sampling and monitoring stations.

The project is also funded in part by the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and run in conjunction with its Don’t Move A Mussel initiative.

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Last month the OBWB called on the province to make improvements to follow Alberta and northwest partner states in implementing ‘pull the plug’ legislation that requires watercraft owners to remove the drain plug of their watercraft prior to transporting it.

They also called for a renewal of funding and the introduction of legislation requiring all watercraft entering the province to report for inspection before launching into B.C. waters.

“The OBWB is extremely concerned about the possibility of zebra and quagga mussels reaching our lakes,” OBWB executive director Anna Warwick said. “Once established in a lake, invasive mussels harm ecosystems and impact water supplies. The lakes in the Okanagan Basin are especially vulnerable to these impacts.”

OBWB chair Sue McKortoff says according to their research a mussel infestation would cost the Okanagan at least $42 million a year to just manage.

Zebra and quagga mussels were first introduced to the Great Lakes region in the 1980s after ballast water was discharged by vessels traveling from Europe. Their spread is precipitated mostly by contaminated watercraft.

Invasive mussels can damage sensitive ecosystems, devastate native salmon, clog water intake pipes and water infrastructure and reduce water quality. Their razor-sharp shells can also make sandy beaches unwalkable in bare feet.

For more information about invasive mussels visit dontmoveamussel. ca. To register as a volunteer for the citizen science invasive mussel monitoring project, contact Lisa Scott at 250-490-7572 or email oasiss@shaw. ca.

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Fish ladders being replaced in Glen Canyon Regional Park Parts of Glen Canyon Regional Park in West Kelowna will continue to be closed until August 14 while work to repair fish ladder structures continues in the lower portion of the park.

Workers and equipment for the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development are working in the area replacing the fish ladders in Powers Creek to get ahead of the

salmon spawning season.

Fish ladders are a series of pools built like steps to enable fish to leap upriver. The fish ladder system, used to assist spawning Kokanee salmon, was damaged during the high water in spring 2017. The Ministry, Regional District of Central Okanagan, City of West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation are collaborating on the repair project.

Visitors to the park may encounter temporary closures of the trail leading from the parking area off Gellatly Road upstream.

For their safety, visitors are asked to stay out of any closed area of the park and follow the direction of workers on site.

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Message from governor general to be read at 100th Peachland Fall Fair

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PEACHLAND FALL FAIR 100 years is a very long time for a small town fair to be running! 100 years ago, in 1919, our fair was officially opened by the Governor General of Canada, The Duke of Devonshire, which was a very special way to commemorate the fair.

Although the current Governor General, Her Excellency The Right Honourable Julie Payette, is not able to attend the 100th Peachland Fall Fair, she has sent her regrets as well as a letter congratulating us on this special anniversary. This letter will be read at the opening of this year’s Fair on Saturday, September 7 at 1:30 p.m.

The first Peachland Fall Fair was held at the Orange Hall, which is now the home of the Royal Candaian Legion Branch 69. Now we hold our fair in the Peachland Community Centre on 6th Street. John Hinter was the first president with Kurt Domi as vice president. Martha Jenkins, the current president, has been involved in the fair since 1988 and has been president since 2012.

There are many long-term volunteers who have been working hard to keep the fair going. Bertha Neil and her niece, Wilma MacKinnon would likely hold the record for longest volunteers with Wilma having served more than 35 years!

Our theme this year is “Pride in Our Past, Faith in Our Future”. We hope to see entries from as many people as possible, including residents of Peachland as well as those in surrounding areas and all of B.C. are welcome to enter.

In her “Message from the Mayor” in our fall fair booklet, Mayor Cindy Fortin says, “It is interesting to see the evolution of the fall fair over the years.” She comments that the annual favourites, such as fruits, vegetables,

baking, quilts and other sewing crafts, flower arrangements, woodworking, painting, and more, will always be a popular part of the fair.

But many new categories have also emerged, such as recycled creations and an expanded photography section that now includes digital creations. We look forward to sharing the history of our Peachland Fall Fair with you this Saturday, September 7 from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday, September 8 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., with the awards ceremony being held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 8. For more information visit peachlandfallfair. ca. See you at the fair!

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River corridor started in 1950. The route was known as the “Highway of Death” with the highest accident rate in B.C. After a 7-year-old girl died dismounting from a school bus, the group “Marching Mothers” took a busload of angry citizens to Victoria to meet with Minister of Highways, Phil Gaglardi. He promised that construction would begin within 5 years. It didn’t.

Many municipalities disagreed with the project. The new road, referred to as the “Bypass Highway”, sounded negative to businesses who felt that it would result in commercial centres losing through traffic upon which they depended.

For years there was little action on highway construction but communities and action groups pressed their causes.

Upgrading in place was discussed and rejected by municipalities.

Many felt that in place would increase traffic, disrupt the environment

HIGHWAY 97 TASK FORCE SOCIETY Often, a highway bypass routes traffic around several towns, as is the case with the Inland Island Highway on Vancouver Island. The history of the Island Highway is a long, controversial struggle that affected many Vancouver Island communities.

In September 2001 a ceremony was held opening the Inland Island Highway from Nanaimo to Campbell River. The drive from Victoria to Campbell River would now take only three hours. Increased safety was as important as travel efficiencies.

In 1988 MLA Colin Gablemann had stated that the old highway was “… a designated street that we are expected to use as a major highway. It is totally inadequate. It’s killing people unnecessarily.”

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and impair the scenic charms of the coastal highway.

Support for the inland highway grew. Communities became cohesive in their quest for improved routing. The burgeoning population of the north island increased demand.

In the 1990s, Campbell River was the fastest growing community in British Columbia. Chambers of Commerce from Vancouver Island north agreed that the “Bypass Highway” was their primary concern.

In 1992 a delegation of citizens, including some Marching Mothers, descended on Victoria and pressured the government for the “Bypass Highway”. Contentious routing options and finance of the highway prolonged the debate and little progress was made.

In 1993 Premier Mike Harcourt announced that highway improvements for the north island would include a new Inland Island Highway. Disruptions again

occurred over financing and local routings. Islanders pushed back on the idea of tolls and local tax contributions. They had contributed to the opening of many roads in the interior of B.C. All B.C. taxpayers should shoulder the cost burden.

Opening day finally arrived and advocates sighed with relief. It had been a long, frustrating ordeal. Some had been involved for almost half of their lifetimes. Even in final stages there was opposition but today, it is difficult to find an Islander who disapproves of their Inland Island Highway.

Anecdotal reports are universally positive as former critics are now happy with the route.

Parksville and Qualicum have experienced flourishing economies without destroying the charm of their towns, which are now destinations rather than hamlets through which people speedily drove on their way to somewhere else.

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If you encounter an ad you think may be fraudulent, we urge you to contact us at 250-767-7771 so we can verify and take appropriate steps.

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This week’s Crossword Solution in next week’s paper!

CLUES ACROSS 1. Crackle & Pop’s friend 5. Having wings 10. Small, rounded fruit 12. Cobb and tossed are two 14. Not sensible 16. One of the six noble gases 18. Helps little firms 19. A way to approve 20. Triangular bones 22. Plead 23. Longs 25. Covers with turf 26. Peyton’s little brother 27. Partner to cheese 28. Famed patriot Adams 30. Tear 31. One-billionth of a second (abbr.)

33. Dog 35. Electronic communication 37. Marked 38. Informed upon (slang) 40. Actor Damon 41. Black, long-tailed cuckoo 42. A type of corrosion (abbr.)

44. Sportscaster Patrick 45. Witch 48. Neatly, carefully store 50. Indicates silence 52. Computer giant 53. Sea eagles 55. Moved quickly 56. Small island (British) 57. Prosecutor 58. A type of monk 63. Pictures or sculptures of the Virgin Mary 65. Area of muddy ground 66. Saddle horses 67. Fasting in Islam

CLUES DOWN 1. Engine additive 2. ATM company 3. Satisfaction 4. Park lunch 5. Remarks to the audience 6. Resinous substance 7. Expression of sorrow or pity 8. Rhythmic patterns 9. “Westworld” actress Harris 10. Published false statement 11. Ability to be resourceful 13. Small, herringlike fish 15. 2,000 lbs.

17. Scraped 18. One point east of due south 21. Books of the New Testament 23. Political action committee 24. Resembles a pouch 27. Genus of badgers 29. Daniel Francois __, South African P.M. 32. Pull up a chair 34. Egg of a louse 35. Removed 36. Catches poachers 39. Fall back 40. Sports equipment 43. Stroke gently 44. Jeans and jackets 46. Firs genus 47. Greenwich Time 49. “Wings” actor 51. Dishonorable man 54. Stiff, hairlike structure 59. Snag 60. Portuguese river 61. Defunct aerospace company 62. 007’s creator 64. Farm state

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COMMUNITY

Photos Contributed

THE OKANAGAN DREAM Rally came through Peachland last Sunday afternoon to take kids who have experienced or overcome hardships, medically or emotionally, as “co-pilots” from Kelowna to

Penticton and back. The event is organized by the August Family Foundation. Last year’s rally raised $425,000. Proceeds from this year’s event will be directed to Ronald McDonald House and JoAnna’s House. The Peachland Friendship Club (top right) and others cheered on the drivers, such as (above photo shown left to right) the Etchart family including Mia, Emma, Marichu, Jake and Logan.

Peachland Wellness Centre offers volunteer opportunities BEV ANDREWS

PEACHLAND WELLNESS CENTRE “Volunteerism is the smallest act of kindness and worth more than the grandest intention.” - Oscar Wilde “The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves.” - Helen Keller Volunteerism is the practice of volunteering one’s time or talents for charitable, educational, or other worthwhile activities, especially in one’s community.

I was born and raised in this beautiful town of Peachland and have been a volunteer with Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC) since July 2017 and have loved every minute of it. The PWC has helped me improve physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually.

Volunteerism aids PWC in providing important programs and services that support individuals in the community to live a happy, healthy and independent life.

Volunteers help with many things such as administration, fund development, events, programs and transportation. Without the many incredibly valuable volunteers that work at PWC the little house on 5th Street would not be the hub of great activity that it is.

Volunteer work is important for the individuals volunteering and the individuals and community it

serves. As noted above, the smallest act of kindness is shown in the many people who are able to maintain their home and life in Peachland.

We are beyond grateful to the work of so many.

As the newly appointed PWC volunteer coordinator, I look forward to working with the 180 volunteers listed in PWC’s database and look forward to having many new volunteers join us in providing the programs and services to the community of Peachland.

Keeping our community healthy, sociable, and helping others in need improves the well-being and health of the community as a whole and the volunteer and participants as individuals.

Watch The View over the next few weeks as we gear up for our fall open house on September 11 and the exciting End of Summer Gala on September 21 - both opportunities to see volunteers in

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Peachland MLA Office MLA Dan Ashton or staff will be at the Chamber/Visitor Information Centre on Wednesday afternoons.

Drop ins welcome or call 250-487-4400 for appointments

dan.ashton.mla@leg.bc.ca

action. PWC welcomes all to come and see us for a visit at any time or to get your name in to join PWC as a volunteer.

We are open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday and are always happy to help.

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