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August 1, 2014 / Volume 10 Number 31 / www.peachlandview.com
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Boys and Girls Club is getting ready for the new school year
While it may feel like summer just started, the Peachland Boys and Girls Club is busy getting organized for September and the start of a new school year and accepting registrations for preschool and after school programs. page 3
Okanagan inventor creates “Campfire in a Can”
Countless evenings spent around a campfire served as the inspiration for his latest creation, a lightweight, portable system in which the fire burns inside of a raised metal canister. page 6
Meet Kevin Bennett, owner of ZipZone Adventure Park
In 2011 Bennett opened ZipZone Adventure Park, which offers fun seekers a chance to zip across the highest lines in North America. page 10
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