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TOPS ready for 50th anniversary VIEW STAFF The Peachland chapter of TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly – turns 50 next year.

Co-ordinator Colleen Berry said the support group is about encouraging and educating each other on healthy diet and exercise. It’s a friendly environment with lots of laughs every week.

Members privately weigh in at the start of each session before the group launches into a presentation. Discussions range from active programs like Tai Chi to the testimonials from others involved in a weight loss journey.

Local members meet on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. at the 50+ Activity Centre. There is a back entrance for those who wish to keep their weight loss efforts private.

Annual membership costs less than $50. Drop by any non-holiday Monday, or call them at 767-2372.

Berry’s career has been in nursing. Years ago while working at Deer Lodge in Winnipeg, she treated a very memorable patient – Tommy Prince – one of Canada’s most decorated First Nations soldiers. He served in the Second World War and the Korean War. Prince left a lasting mark on Berry, who is deeply inspired by his legacy and the time they spent together.

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Paul Whitfield feels lucky that it hasn’t rained much since June 25.

That was when an early morning wind storm caused giant trees to come crashing down on homes in the Antler’s Beach Estates neighbourhood. A large branch from one fallen tree punctured through the roof of Whitfield’s home, and although it was patched up the next day, he now has to catch precipitation with a bucket in his living room.

Whitfield also feels lucky the tree didn’t fall a few degrees clockwise from where it did, as he was just a few metres away from getting crushed in his own bed.

But the roof still needs to be fixed and Whitfield wasn’t insured. He was given a ballpark quote between $2,000 and $4,000, but with a bit of elbow grease, he believes it can be done much cheaper than that.

“It’s just hard to afford with the little bit of money I get every month, to try and keep living and at the same time pay your bills and all the rest,” he said.

A friend of Whitfield’s, Michael Batt, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help with repairs. As of press deadline, $670 had been raised.

“That’s getting pretty close to the materials I need,” said Whitfield.

He said living with the destruction hasn’t been too stressful yet, but “Months go by so fast that you’re hoping you can have it done by winter.”

Upon first discovering that his living room so severely damaged “Wasn’t much fun and it still isn’t. Every time you have to look at it, it’s disheartening but at the same time it’s going to get fixed, somehow.”

Anybody who would like to donate towards Whitfield’s new roof can do so through gofundme. com/save-pauls-roof.

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Eric Hall announces run for Mayor of Peachland DAN WALTON EDITOR

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Eric Hall is making another bid for Mayor of Peachland.

The former councillor (2011-2014) will be taking on incumbent Mayor Cindy Fortin and Coun.

Keith Thom in the Oct. 20 election.

Distinctly setting Hall apart from his two opponents are his views on the Official Community Plan (OCP). As was apparent throughout the PeachTree Village controversy, Hall believes it was wrong of council to allow a development to exceed a three storey building limit along Beach Avenue.

If he does get elected Mayor, Hall admits creating a new OCP would be “quite time consuming and onerous on staff,” but he would reinstate the Downtown Sustainable Plan as a way to “immediately put the three storey limit back in place.”

Also, new projects are being presented to council, he suggests holding first and second readings separately. That would allow more time for discussion before developments could be approved.

“Bring an idea to council at first reading so we can discuss it before a lot of staff time goes into it,” he said. “Before we write a 200 page report saying how wonderful it is.”

He finds the Planning Department too eager to approve new developments.

“If they’re doing their job properly, surely there’s going to be at least one project that they have a problem with. But in this community the Planning Department almost seems to be developers’ advocate.

“By the time (a new development) had been studied and presented in great detail, you’re not arguing about the concept anymore, you’re trying to put down a lot of effort that the Planning Department’s put into it.”

During the beginning of his term on

council, Hall recalls a colleague telling him that “serving on council is quite easy if you just go along with what staff recommends.”

And while he agrees with the logic, he believes that a good councillor should ruffle a few feathers.

“Challenging staff makes the job far more difficult, but that’s what people are elected for. That’s why we have a mayor and council – otherwise we would just let administration run the place.”

Hall is also critical of the amount of support development projects receive from the Peachland Chamber of Commerce.

“I support local business and I support the Chamber of Commerce, but I also believe the Chamber should be a sponsor of local business; I do not think the local Chamber should be promoting development.

Developers are quite capable of promoting their own projects.

The Chamber should concentrate on the people who live in Peachland and the businesses that exist right now. The Chamber has gotten off track a bit.”

Business and development are completely separate issues, Hall Said.

“We shouldn’t consider that we should be promoting development because it’s good for local business.

Development is completely separate and should be looked at differently.

We should be strong supporters of local business but cautious about where development takes us.”

Asked if he expects developers to show much interest in Peachland over the next four years, Hall said “Quite frankly, we need to look at everything that’s already been approved… I don’t concern myself with opening up new areas for development, we’ve got so much approved that we need to take a look, parcel by parcel at every application and say,

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He would try and get the golf course “back up in some form,” adding that he was vocal against the Ponderosa Peachland Development as a councillor.

“These people that are around the golf course, they’re victims of a process and we need to look at trying to put some form of golf back there.”

If Peachlanders elect a similar council as the one serving now, Hall predicts a “series” of five storey buildings will get constructed over the next four years.

That’s when the public will “realize that parking is the limit on development, not the size.”

He said parking capacity is something that needs to be studied in great detail.

“We cannot park the number of cars downtown that the vast collection of massive buildings would require.”

Hall ran for Mayor in the 2014 municipal election and placed third with 412 votes.

That election was won by Fortin with 603 votes; 80 more than Keith Fielding who she unseated.

It was widely speculated that Hall would run again this year, however doubts arose after his wife Marion was diagnosed with cancer in January.

“We haven’t been out and about in the

community very much this year because she’s spent a lot of time in the hospital,” he said.

Fortunately her chemotherapy was very effective.

“Eric wanted to know how that was going to go,” Marion said.

“He did not want to put himself forward if he was going to be worrying about where my health is.”

Hall has the endorsement of Coun.

Terry Condon.

Municipal elections will be held in British Columbia on Oct. 20.

Peachland MLA Office MLA Dan Ashton or staff will be at the Chamber of Commerce each Wednesday afternoon.

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

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NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING WAIVED Pursuant to Section 467 of the Local Government Act, a Public Hearing to consider the following proposed bylaw has been waived. Pursuant to the District of Peachland’s Development Approval Procedures Bylaw No. 2105, bylaws that are consistent with the Official Community Plan can be waived. Notwithstanding the waiving of the public hearing, public notification is required.

The subject lot was previously shown on the current OCP Future Land Use Map as part of the Ponderosa-Pincushion Area Sector Plan (ASP) area. OCP Bylaw No. 2220, 2018 correctly designates the property Parks and Open Space. The correct Zoning bylaw designation is P-1 Parks and Open Space. The purpose of Zoning Amending Bylaw is to correct the Zoning Bylaw Map designation of the Crown Land property.

Bylaw No. 2237, 2018 is amending Schedule “B” of Zoning Bylaw No. 2100, 2014 as follows: changing the zoning of District Lot 2897 Osoyoos Division Yale District Except Plan Blocks A and B C8786, 37355, 43335 and KAP51321 from “RM-3 Multi-Unit Residential – Low Density and Cluster” zone to “P-1 Parks and Open Space” zone as shown on the following map:

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The public may review copies of the proposed Bylaw, Council reports and related material at the Municipal Office, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Monday to Friday inclusive excluding Statutory Holidays, from July 30, 2018 to August 14, 2018. The information is also available on our website at http://www.peachland.ca/publichearings. For further information regarding this bylaw, please contact the Planning and Development Services Department at (250) 767-3702.

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What do you think?

The Chamber of Commerce has booked the Peachland Community Centre to hold an All Candidates Meeting.

District staff is assisting the Chamber recruiting citizens to join the Chamber’s organizing committee chaired by the Chamber’s President. Is this appropriate given the District has a stated policy of neutrality in matters relating to municipal elections to be upheld by the administration and council?

Chamber executive director Patrick Van Minsel has announced he is running for council. Is this a conflict of interest for the Chamber to host the All Candidate’s Meeting?

Voters are required to submit their questions in advance for pre-selection?

Is this appropriate?

What criteria should be used to vet the questions received from citizens?

How can the Chamber avoid the perception of bias?

Did you know?

Peachland Residents Association will host a good old-fashioned Town Meeting, Today’s Issues and Tomorrows Challenges on September 19 at the 50+ Centre.

Peachland citizens participating in this open discussion forum can share what is on their minds for the benefit of all.

For more information contact: Peachland Residents’ Association – peachlandresassoc@gmail.com

Darn right Grade 5 is good enough Dear editor: Re: Grade 5 is good enough but five stories is too much, July 20 I would like to reply to Mr. Walton’s recent assertion that I must be part of a passive bunch of Peachlanders as I have not protested the move to have local Grade 6 children participate in the School District’s middle school system.

On the contrary, I am delighted that our school board is using the 50 years of research which demonstrates that young adolescents thrive in an environment designed to support their specific learning needs and personal growth.

A dedicated team of skilled middle school teachers makes the whole K-12 system work better, in my mind. As a parent of four children who attended custom-built middle schools, in my experience the opportunities offered by the middle school system far outweigh the notion of a ‘local education’.

The Peachland kids in Grade 6 and 7 will now enjoy increased curriculum of-

ferings, enhanced extra-curricular and athletic activities, and focused social and emotional support. Middle school helps kids to be more socially responsible and self aware, without the pressure of growing up too fast among the Grade 11 & 12s. It allows them to practice problem-solving real issues and eases the transition to high school and young adulthood. On the other hand, the K-5 school can really focus on the younger years and be an exciting and welcoming learning environment for little people with its age-appropriate play equipment, dinosaur themes, and show-and-tell.

There are others more qualified to speculate on whether ‘only’ having a K-5 school deters young families from moving here, but I believe that being part of a district that offers K-5, 6-8 and 9-12 schools is in the best interest of children, their families and our larger community.

Yours Sincerely Marjorie Brims Peachland

Dear editor: I love our beautiful Peachland beaches. We are the jewel of the Okanagan and the tourists come from near and far to enjoy them. We are a town of approximately 5200 people and have “THREE “beautiful dog beaches where dogs may swim and play freely.

They are located at the South and North end of Peachland with another one in the middle, near the marina.

This is wonderful for a town of our size. I have lived in this beautiful town for 45 years and take pride in it. It is the BEST place in the world to live.

On Saturday July 28th, my husband and I had a very disturbing experience on our beach. An Alberta tourist brought her huge dog to where we were swimming and visiting. There were many other beach goers there too. The poor dog was very thirsty, he took a huge drink of water and urinated on the pebbles.

The next moment the dog took a HUGE BOWEL MOVEMENT on the shore.

I asked the owner to clean it up and she said she did not have anything to do it with. I told her to get something and deal with it. When she returned the feces were floating in the water and she refused to pick up. I yelled at her to pick up her dog poop and she told me to do it. I yelled at her, told her again but she left without doing so, others beach goers took

a photo of her license plate.

My husband was disgusted, he left and so did the other beach goers.

Who wants to swim in DOG POOP???

We have a dog who we take to doggy beach and if she ever popped at the beach we would clean it up!!!

This is our third incident at the beach this summer.

I have had strange dogs shake water on me and my blanket and the most disturbing was the day I had my grandchildren, nieces and nephews at the beach.

These children are between 5 and 9 years old. A couple with a pit bull was approaching with the dog to swim and I stared at them and pointed to the children.

They had the common sense to move on. What if the dog had attacked one of them?

The damage is done and all the “I am sorry” would never fix the problem.

I called bylaw officer Blake and he is a wonderful young man. He was an absolute pleasure to speak to and took the license plate number of the Alberta woman and will deal with it.

HUGE KUDO to you Blake.

To mayor Cindy Fortin and all the councillors. Please RESCIND the bylaw allowing dogs on most beaches in Peachland. I am worried something is going to happen that WE WILL ALL REGRET. Elections are coming!

Good luck to all of you!!!

Sincerely, Sherry Mortensen Peachland

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Even their names twist the truth Dear editor: Having read the, seemingly endless, letters to the editor from members of the FREINDS OF BEACH AVENUE and PEACHLAND RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION protesting against the PeachTree Village, I think the organizations are misnamed.

It would be much more appropriate if they were to amalgamate under the new banner named:

“PEACHLAND PREVARICATORS” With the slogan “we support the untruths.”

Amalgamation would also stop individuals from being counted twice in any protest endeavour by being a member of both organizations.

Yet another way of twisting the truth in their favour.

Derek Coyle Peachland

Albas on carbon tax DAN ALBAS

MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT dan.albas@parl.gc.ca

For three years now the national carbon tax has been one of the signature policies of the Trudeau Liberal Government in Ottawa.

However the Province of Saskatchewan has continued to be a hold out and is refusing to implement the federally imposed carbon tax.

More recently, the new Ontario Government also announced its intentions to reject what is often called the “Trudeau Carbon Tax” and has created the potential for a significant legal challenge.

This week the Office of Environment Minister Catherine McKenna announced that the Liberals will be doing some back peddling on the Liberal carbon tax policy.

The Liberal Government announced plans that, as the CBC reported, will reduce the carbon tax so “large polluters will be taxed on 10-20% of emissions rather than 30%” as was previously planned.”

One well known Canadian columnist observed, these carbon tax changes amount to “a carbon tax that taxes you less the more carbon you emit.”

Why are the Liberals making this change to reduce carbon tax on large scale polluters?

In short, over concerns related to competitiveness.

In my view these concerns are quite valid.

As for example, the United States does not have a national

carbon tax nor do many of Canada’s largest trading partners.

I believe this is a major policy change as it is the first time the Trudeau Liberal Government has publicly admitted that the costs of the carbon tax can place Canadian industry at a competitive disadvantage when compared to other countries that have no carbon tax whatsoever.

The bigger problem is that these carbon tax changes announced by the Liberals only apply to large scale polluters; unfortunately they do not apply to small business owners or hardworking Canadian families.

For the average family and small business owner there are no exemptions whatsoever.

In some Provinces there are rebates for certain citizens however they are not applied in the same manner as an across the board exemption that would benefit all taxpayers.

I believe this creates a challenge and also leads to my question for this week.

As the Liberals have now admitted that the carbon tax makes heavily polluting industry less competitive would it not also be fair to recognize the adverse impacts on small business owners and Canadian families who in comparison are not large scale polluters?

I can be reached at Dan.Albas@ parl.gc.ca or call toll free 1-800665-8711.

Peachland needs the red pill Dear editor: As people in countries all over the world are “red-pilled” (woken up to reality), Peachlanders march on in utter oblivion.

I read this week’s Peachland View and sadly continue to get the feeling that people don’t have a clue what’s going on in the world.

There is one fundamental fact that everyone is missing, and that is this: The Citizens of Peachland have a right to own property, and have the right to services commensurate with their needs.

Peachland Staff have a fiduciary responsibility to ensure that Peachland is guided by this right.

Sometimes we will need schools for children, and sometimes we will not!

If the citizens of this community say that Peachland will be a retirement community, then govern yourselves accordingly!

What the community needs is a mass “red-pilling” so that they can see through the multiple shades of black that the governing class uses to hold you down and control you!

For example, if you really wanted to open up the community, you could go the “Federal Lands Map” and look at the vast amount of federally owned land around this area. In fact, the entire province is chock-a-block full of federally owned land.

You could use the “notwithstanding” clause to claw back some of those lands for local ownership.

You could sponsor affordable land and home ownership that would drive the tax base of this community for decades to come.

But you won’t do that because you are all “Blue-Pilled”.

You passively accept corrupt governance and judicial systems.

You’ve long since bought into Canada’s version of “The American Dream” – you have to be asleep to believe it.

Nick Walsh Peachland

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION

PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETING is being hosted by the Owner to provide the community with information on a Zoning amendment.

Wednesday, August 15th, 2018 between 6 - 8 pm 4008 Butler Place, Peachland, BC

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Wildfire damage was not “minimal” Cheers &Jeers Dear editor:

Re: Massive wildfires causes minimal damage thanks to shrewd response

Your article about there being “minimal damage thanks to shrewd response” is wrong and without any thought to the facts.

Our small town was deeply affected financially – and is still upside down from the financial impact caused by the two fires becoming totally ‘out of control’. Tourists have cancelled trips to our area due to ‘smoke and Highway shut downs’. B&B’s had cancellations and our restaurants were empty during the worst of it.

Mayor Cindy Fortin claimed “Peachland can really feel safe with the response that we’ve had.”

Really Cindy?

What response did we get?

Before or After the devastation started?

We needed you BEFORE the fire raged out of control not after the fact.

For a full 24 hours, we all saw how small and easily manageable it was to extinguish both the Okanagan Mountain fire (across the lake) and the Mt. Eneas fire.

For at least 24 hours and even until later the following day before the winds whipped them both into a raging firestorm – they could have been put out. NOT ONE plane or helicopter came to put this small fire out.

Why?

Cheers to the professional truck drivers that are now giving

road cyclists an extra metre of safety by moving away from the shoulder and the cyclists on Highway 97 Big cheers to everyone who sponsored and volunteered at movie in the park! It was a great night

Cheers to the Peachland Historical Society – can’t wait for the unveiling of their new exhibit on Sunday!

Cheers to Tim from Ace Hardware for always being so cheerful!

Public advocacy groups need to disclose who’s picking up their tabs KARI KALLEN

Who is in charge of this?

Who dropped the ball?

Whoever is running for Mayor or councillor of Peachland this year we need someone in charge of advocating for Peachland’s wellbeing during fire season because we know this will happen again.

WHEN You see a fire spot - anywhere near our Peachland – MAKE SURE it is put out immediately well before we have a firestorm with evacuations and the shut down of Highway 97 which killed our tourism.

We need a leader to ensure this never happens again.

Debra Kelly Peachland

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that Council will hold a Public Hearing on: Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 at 6:30 pm Council Chambers in the Peachland Community Centre 4450 – 6th Street, Peachland, BC Council will hear from persons who deem their interest in property to be affected by the following bylaw amendment: Bylaw No. 2239, 2018 (Z17-03) to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2100, 2014 as follows: Schedule “B” – Zoning Bylaw Map be amended by changing the zoning designation of property located at 4932 Sanderson Avenue and legally described as Lot 61, District Lot 1184, Osoyoos Division Yale District Plan 126, Except Plans 16825, H12377 and EPP44491 from A-2 Rural (Non-ALR) to RM-1 Manufactured Home Park as shown on the following map:

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Approval of this bylaw will support the development of a Manufactured Home Park.

The public may review copies of the proposed Bylaw, Council reports and related material at the Municipal Office, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Monday to Friday inclusive excluding Statutory Holidays, from July 30, 2018 to August 14, 2018.

In order to be considered by Council, concerns must either be expressed in writing or presented in person at the Public Hearing. Written submissions may be delivered to the District of Peachland Municipal Office or emailed to the Corporate Officer, to corporateservices@peachland.ca All written and emailed submissions must be received by 4:00pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 and will become part of the public record.

NO REPRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING

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Echo chambers has been popular as a buzz phrase as of late, the idea that we post and share links and opinions that we agree with on social media to others that also agree with them, thereby amplifying their echo.

What happens to those chambers, though, when 'dark echoes' infect public debate?

In an era of increasing public distrust, there's a very real risk that good ideas could fall victim to a failure to disclose. It breeds suspicion.

Some are clamouring for public advocacy groups to disclose their sources of funding – an admirable goal – but they're eerily silent when it comes to Jim Shephard disclosing his funding sources for his recent first-past-the-post advertising campaign in advance of this fall's referendum on proportional representation.

Sometimes the connection between a group and its self-interests are obvious: the Fraser Institute or the Canadian Taxpayers Association spring to mind.

Sometimes not.

Pharmaceutical firm Novo Nordisk Canada Inc. found itself in hot water a couple of years back due to a “stealth marketing campaign” after the company hired This Hour Has 22 Minutes' comedian Cathy Jones to “get women to start talking about female sexual health after menopause.”

The public relations firm hired by Novo, GCI Group, didn't want anyone to know that Jones was getting paid by Novo or that there was even a drug company behind the campaign.

When the “stealth” was uncovered, there was some egg on a few people's faces.

Then there are the sins of omission.

In a 2015 pro-Site C commentary, Blair King, notes that “good numbers are hard to find” when it comes to energy consumption in B.C., even though Statistics Canada publishes the numbers annually.

Instead, he cites a 2007 report by the Vancouver-based Globe Foundation that found B.C.'s total energy consumption was 317,500 Gigawatt-hour in 2000.

Left out? A critical fact for the reader: B.C. Hydro helped fund the foundation's report.

Last December, Maclean's magazine published a pro-Site C commentary, “Why John Horgan deserves credit for going ahead with Site C.” Its author was described, in part, as “a former electricity trader.”

Would the reader have had a dif-

ferent takeaway if that had read “a former electricity trader with Powerex, a subsidiary of B.C. Hydro?”

Possibly.

News last month that B.C.'s health ministry is considering forcing “pharmaceutical companies to reveal their payments to physicians, patient groups and other healthcare organizations” was welcome news. But why stop there?

The government should also require medical researchers to disclose the sources of their funding, particularly when they're appointed by government as advisors on public policy issues.

In 2011, the Provincial Health Services Authority established the Therapeutic Evaluation Unit (TEU), seen at the time as an upstart to the Therapeutics Initiative.

TEU's founder, Dr. Bruce Carleton, a medical researcher in Vancouver, has “unrestricted research funds from Pfizer Canada,” maker of Champix, according to his federal disclosure report.

In B.C. there's no requirement that such funding relationships need to be publicly disclosed and, in his case, it isn't. He's broken no rules, because B.C. doesn't require the public aspect for such disclosures.

Sometimes the lines blur between friendships and public advocacy.

Former Surrey mayorality candidate Barinder Rasode has a new gig. She's the CEO of Niche Canada (National Institute for Cannabis Health and Education).

There's no mention of her past work as the director of social responsibility at Resource Works on Niche's website, but there is of her high praise for the News Brunswick government.

It's noteworthy because a B.C. company, Zenabis, was chosen to be one of three suppliers of recreational marijuana to that province's liquor corporation.

One of the company's principal backers is Monty Sikka.

He was in the news this week, because Uber and ridesharing were as well. He's behind a ride-for-hire app called Kater.

Sikka has been described in the media as “wealthy,” which he would need to be to attend a $10,000 cash-for-access event with former premier Christy Clark in 2015 or to donate $20,000 to Rasode's failed bid for mayor in 2014.

Things aren't always as they seem and it's all the more reason that full disclosure should be the automatic default.

Points of view on policy can start out pure as the driven snow until a failure to disclose turns them to slush.

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The Lanai–a sweet boutique A sweet slice of Peachland’s culture comes place to live and work!”

Strolling the beach walkway is always a from The Lanai Ladies Boutique, and it becomes more flavourful every time owner luxury in the summertime, but with so much sunshine its important for clothing lines to Eddy connects with other creative minds.

The beauty of her storefront surroundings incorporate natural fabrics that breathe and now includes a unique line of hand painted provide comfort in the hot local climate. The silk scarves. They are created by designer Lanai has added many new lines which are made of 100% linen or cotton, as well as Cydney Mariel Galbraith originally from some great summer sandals and shoes New Zealand, now living in Calgary. Beincluding Natives (sized from baby to yond the quality of material and the adult), and many great flip flops. aesthetic appeal of Cydney’s work, Each season shoppers can Eddy’s admiration for the debrowse the elegant selection signs grew upon reading the of designer jewellery, handinspirational messages on bags, and clothing, but the scarves. Each scarf is the boutique also cartruly a work of art! ries a small selection “I thought, why of items for men as don’t I send her a well. They have an ecpicture of our beaucentric selection of socks tiful view here on the (not to be worn with sanbeach in Peachland and dals), trendy sunglasses from see if she would create someMaui Jim and Zeel Optics, some thing exclusive for us…” Eddy happening hats, and of course said. “And she did.” Cydney called it great underwear from BeNeath (forPeach on the Beach “We have it in store merly “My Package). now and its just gorgeous. Makes the “I’m always looking for unique things to perfect gift for the tourist really wanting add to the mix…..that is what makes boutiques to take home a piece of Peachland!”

Eddy thought she was ready to retire when special, along with a great staff to provide the she moved to Peachland two years ago. But best personalized service for our customers.”

The Lanai has been servicing Peachland having a background in jewellery design, and for the last eight years and being a lover of apparel, Eddy has been at the helm it made sense to take I’m always looking since purchasing it in Febover a boutique she was compatible with. for unique things...” ruary of 2017. Check out the store during your next “I’ve been changing things around slowly to reflect a little more of stroll along the Gateway Plaza at 4200 Beach me, and am always on the look out for original Ave., Unit 104.

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Time for forestry industry to enter the 21st Century

BC COALITION FOR FORESTRY REFORM Members of the BC Coalition for Forestry Reform were heartened by the positive and realistic recommendations proposed in Mark Haddock’s final report on professional reliance. The report was commissioned by the BC government, and released to the public June 28. The report’s complex title, “The Final Report of the Review of Professional Reliance in Natural Resource Decision-Making,” couldn’t hide the simplicity of its findings: B.C.’s forest industry has to change.

The report contains extensive and frequently harsh criticism of today’s forestry regulation and the resulting harvest practices being employed by the forest industry.

This was no surprise to BCCFR’s spokesperson, Debbie Demare: “As BC’s forests dwindle, logging is going deeper and deeper into community watersheds, previously untouched recreation and tourism areas, and environmentally sensitive areas that even the industry admits they would never have considered harvesting even five years ago. The report’s message is clear.

The economic and social costs to rural BC are growing as BC’s timber supply dwindles. But the industry hasn’t adapted to these new realities.”

The public submissions that contributed to the report’s findings often contained heart-wrenching stories of environmental destruction, small rural communities forced to invest millions of dollars to clean up water coming from previously healthy community watersheds, and an outdoor recreation and tourism industry losing revenue and growth due to overly aggressive clear cutting.

That is why the BC Coalition for Forestry Reform (BCCFR) is calling on the provincial government to immediately implement the recommended changes to forestry regulation and governance.

“If the forest industry’s leadership won’t enter the 21st century we have to inspire them to do so,” says Demare. “That is why the BCCFR urges the provincial government to immediately implement the recommended changes to forestry regulation and governance. The future of BC’s economy and forests

are at stake.”

The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) had a different response to the report’s findings.

COFI’s membership list is a who’s who of the BC forest industry.

COFI declares they are “the voice of the B.C. forest industry. After 2,200 feedback forms from the public, 102 extensive submissions from stakeholders, 1,800 surveys from qualified professionals, a 135 page report with 123 specific recommendations for change, here is what COFI said in their news release: “Mr. Haddock’s report misses the opportunity to focus on meaningful improvements to the governance of professional associations, drifting well beyond his terms of reference to propose unjustified changes to the forestry regulatory regime unrelated to professional reliance.”

Demare says COFI’s “unjustified changes” stance is neither realistic nor appropriate.

“The final report makes it very clear that the forest industry is stuck in the past. A past when forests were plentiful, BC’s rural economy was largely resource dependant, and the climate wasmore benign; when reducing wildfire risk had no role in the business of harvest planning, and people turned a blind eye to environment destruction in favour of short-term economics.”

BCCFR agrees that forestry is still an important part of BC’s rural economy. But the forest industry has been shedding jobs for years, replaced by the new economic drivers for rural BC: tourism, commercial outdoor recreation, agriculture and wineries, high tech, and all the supporting services these rapidly growing industries create.

About the BCCFR: The BC Coalition for Forestry Reform is a grassroots alliance of BC communities advocating for culturally and economically sustainable forestry practices. We advocate for forest management based on long term, landscape level planning, a mandatory shared decision making process with local communities, careful incorporation of public needs and values, and full recognition of our forests’ non-timber values including water, wildlife, tourism and recreation.

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BC Day is quickly approaching!

SHERRY KENDRICK

Free fishing for youngsters in Summerland and West Kelowna

PEACHLAND WELLNESS CENTRE

FRESHWATER FISHERIES SOCIETY OF BC

The British Columbia Day Act was first introduced to the Legislative Assembly in 1974.

The aim of the Bill was to create a statutory holiday on the first Monday in August in recognition of the pioneers in the province.

In British Columbia many people use the long weekend to make short trips to soak in the areas of beautiful scenery in this province.

In Peachland we can look forward to eating an early breakfast, watching a swim to rattlesnake island and back, boating on the lake, picnicking on one of our many beaches, attending the market and concert in the park or enjoying a hike on our many trails.

As this holiday is to recognize the pioneers that have made this province.

We at the Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC) wish to recognize those who made the PWC possible.

The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC is inviting families to free family fishing activities throughout the Okanagan.

Learn to Fish events are held in provincial parks. The programs offer introductory level instruction on freshwater fishing in BC while the Rod Loan program offers families the opportunity to explore fishing independently.

“Learn to Fish is a great place for families to discover fishing together. It’s often the start of fishing as a family outdoor activity, giving people the experience and the confidence to take up the sport,” said Jessica Yarwood, Provincial Outreach Coordinator. “For families interested in exploring the lakes and rivers on their own, including visitors who didn’t pack a fishing rod, rods and tackle may be borrowed for free with our Rod Loan program.”

Learn to Fish events are hosted on a drop-in basis for youth aged 5 to 15, and their families at provincial park locations.

Pre-registration is required for programs in regional parks. Children under 16 aren’t required to purchase a freshwater fishing licence. Programs cover fish identification and biology; habitat and conservation; proper fish handling; ethics, safety, and fishing regulations; fishing tackle and knot-tying. Hands-on instruction includes casting and retrieving. All the fishing equipment is provided, and the two hour programs run rain or shine.

Phyllis Papineau, Chris Scowen, and Doug Armitage formed a Task Force and mobilized volunteers to bring the concept of the PWC about.

Since its inception in 2001, the PWC has indeed grown and developed.

Each employee, volunteer, and board member helped to nurture and support it.

We are grateful for the partnerships and funding support from service clubs, churches, governments, businesses, and individuals.

Over 150 volunteers facilitate the programs and paid staff oversee the ser-

vices.

In British Columbia, BC Day is a statutory holiday and the Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC) will be closed but will reopen on Tuesday August 7th and continue Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 3:00 p.m. The PWC Meditation Program will run the following Monday.

PWC Services continue as usual, over the summer so please feel free to drop in to see us.

Keep your eyes on the View for the startup of the PWC Programs in September.

HAPPY BC DAY!

Go up north to join in on the fun at Bear Creek Provincial Park in West Kelowna on Aug. 4, 18, 25.

Or instead, travel south to Okanagan Lake Provincial Park South in Summerland on Aug. 7, 14, 21 Events in both communities run from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Rod Loan programs allow families and other groups to try fishing without having to purchase gear. Families and groups can borrow spinning rods with reels and a basic box of tackle for up to a week.

Permanent Rod Loan sites are at the Summerland Trout Hatchery, Trout Waters Fly and Tackle, and the Summerland Visitor Centre, where the public can visit during business hours and borrow a rod and tackle for free.

Program cost is free, thanks to generous support from the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, Columbia Basin Trust, Rapala, Ram Trucks Canada, and Teck, but donations are gratefully accepted.

For details and event listings across the province, visit gofishbc.com.

Pups are flying in the Okanagan – notice any bats in your belfry?

PAULA RODRIGUEZ DE LA VEGA

OKANAGAN COMMUNITY BAT PROGRAM Are you noticing more bats around your house or property?

You are not alone!

Mid-summer is the time when landowners typically notice more bat activity, may have bats flying into their house, and occasionally find a bat on the ground or roosting in unusual locations.

These surprise visitors are usually the young pups.

“In July and August, pups are learning to fly, and their early efforts may land them in locations where they are more likely to come in contact with humans,”

said Mandy Kellner, biologist and coordinator with the BC Community Bat Program.

If you find a bat, alive or dead, never touch it with your bare hands.

Bats in BC have very low levels of rabies infection, but any risk of transmission should not be treated lightly.

Contact a doctor or veterinarian if a person or pet could have come into direct contact (bitten, scratched etc.) with a bat.

Landowners can visit the Got Bats?

BC Community Bat Program’s website (www.bcbats.ca) for information on safely moving a bat if necessary and to report bat sightings.

The Okanagan Community Bat

Program also has a tollfree number (1-855-9BC-BATS ext. 13) for further advice.

The Program is currently seeking reports of mortalities at bat colonies in houses, barns, or bat houses.

The BC Community Bat Program and their support with batty matters is funded by the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, the Forest Enhancement Society of BC, and the Government of BC. Female bats gather in maternity colonies in early summer, where they will remain until the pups are ready to fly.

Some species of bats have adapted to live in human structures, and colonies may be found under roofs or siding, or in

attics, barns, or other buildings.

Having bats is viewed as a benefit by some landowners, who appreciate the insect control. Others may prefer to exclude the bats.

Under the BC Wildlife Act it is illegal to exterminate or harm bats, and exclusion can only be done in the fall and winter after it is determined that the bats are no longer in the building. Again, the BC Community Bat Project, can offer advice and support.

To find out more, download the “Managing Bats in Buildings” booklet, or contact your local Community Bat Program, visit www.bcbats.ca or call 1-855-9BC-BATS ext.13.

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RDOS wants Hwy 97 widened in Peachland

DAN WALTON

VIEW STAFF The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen took a swipe at the Peachland Transportation Study as it lobbies the province to widen Highway 97 through Peachland.

The RDOS is interested in Peachland’s roadway because it “connects the South Okanagan to the Coquihalla.” The board thinks the Peachland Transportation Study, which is being conducted by the Ministry of Transportation, is narrow and “somewhat myopic.”

“Initial results show that Peachland’s population growth has not kept pace with the Central Okanagan or B.C. … (but) They should be interested in looking at how to most efficiently move traffic from the border to the Coquihalla, not just through Peachland,” according to a memo the RDOS drafted for the Ministry of Transportation.

“With access to the Coquihalla adjacent to Kelowna, and four-lane highway directly feeding it, the Central Okanagan has flourished.

Highway 97 south from the connector at West Kelowna was improved in 2008, but still has sections that are single-lane. This influences economic growth, traffic patterns and quality of life.”

A wider highway will do more than just accommodate tourists, the RDOS argues.

“The Okanagan Valley has developed as a transportation corridor with established hubs.

Health facilities, are specialized; educational institutions are specialized and regional services are centralized. The provincial strategy for the Okanagan is structured to move people up and down the valley, not to duplicate services in each regional district.”

COMMUNITY

Cops for Kids is hosting “Iconic” Musical Ride KELOWNA RCMP Cycling up the Blueberry Paulson summit as a part of the Cops for Kids Ride, Cst. Steve James was probably wishing he had a horse to help him along. A transfer to Ottawa for the RCMP Musical Ride forced him to trade in his two wheels that helped him raise money for children in crisis, but his new partner Cybil will help him raise money for those Little Hearts again in August.

During his six year posting in Kelowna/Lake Country Cst. James participated in the Cops for Kids Ride three times, where he cycled across the region to raise money for children facing illness, disability or traumatic crisis. In 2015 he was transferred to Ottawa to the RCMP’s Musical Ride, where he is spending three years training in Ottawa in the off-season before touring the nation to perform the iconic show for thousands of Canadians each summer.

“To have the opportunity

to be a part of the Musical Ride has been such a rewarding part of my career,” said James. “I was sad to leave Kelowna and everyone that I met during my time here, which included being a part of Cops for Kids. Being that they are a unique charity, there’s really no way for me to be a part of Cops for Kids from Ottawa. During my years on the Cops for Kids Ride we met so many of the children who benefit from the fundraising efforts, so I saw firsthand how those funds touched each family.

As hosts of the Musical Ride in Kelowna, all funds from the performance will support Cops for Kids in their efforts to assist children in medical, physical or traumatic crisis within South Eastern British Columbia.”

The tour isn’t scheduled to come back to BC until after 2021, at which time James will have returned to regular policing duty.

The Musical Ride will be performing its magical Canadian tradition of cavalry drills, choreographed

SIX YEARS AGO – Cst. Steve James alongside Okanagan Lake in Peachland during the annual 2012 Cops for Kids Ride

to music, during both an afternoon matinee and an evening performance on Thursday August 9th, 2018 at Prospera Place in downtown Kelowna. In addition to the highlighted event, each performance is accompanied by a variety of family friendly entertainment and fun for all ages.

The iconic RCMP Musical Ride fundraising perfor-

mance takes place just one month in advance of the 17th annual Cops for Kids, 10-day, 1,000 km bike ride throughout southeastern B.C. Event tickets for TD presents the RCMP Musical Ride supporting Cops for Kids Charitable Foundation can be purchased at www. selectyourtickets.com or by calling (250) 762-5050.

RCMP looking for witness who reported fight at airport VIEW STAFF Police are on the lookout for the white guy who allegedly stabbed a West Kelowna man at the YWL. Someone called the RCMP just after 9:30 p.m. on July 31 to report a stabbing at a parking lot of the Kelowna International Airport.

Upon returning to his vehicle, a 54-year-old West Kelowna man discovered a theft in progress. The victim confronted the suspect, things escalated, the suspect pulled out a

knife and allegedly stabbed the owner of the vehicle.

The victim was taken to the hospital after sustaining a non-life threatening injury.

The suspect fled on foot. A search ensued but to no avail. He’s described as white, 25 to 30 years old, approximately 5’10” tall, with dark hair, seen wearing a pair of blue jeans, a jean jacket, a plaid shirt and a dark baseball cap.

“Airport officials confirmed that an unknown member of the general pub-

lic attended the airport’s valet kiosk, seeking security personnel, to report seeing a fight in progress in the long term parking lot,” said RCMP Cpl. Tania Carroll.

“RCMP are asking this witness and any other potential witnesses to come forward with any information that may be of assistance to our investigators.”

Anyone else who might be able to help solve this crime is being asked to contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250762-3300.

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Connect Hearing, with hearing researcher Professor Kathy Pichora-Fuller at the University of Toronto, seeks participants who are over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids for a hearing study investigating factors that can influence better hearing.

All participants will have a hearing test provided at no charge and if appropriate, the clinician may discuss hearing rehabilitation options including hearing aids.

Qualifying participants may also receive a demo of the latest hearing technology. The data collected from this study will be used to further our understanding of hearing loss and improve life-changing hearing healthcare across Canada.

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If you are over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids, you can register to be a part of this new hearing study† by calling: 1.888.242.4892 or visiting connecthearing.ca/hearing-study. * Pichora-Fuller, M. K. – 2016). How social psychological factors may modulate auditory and cognitive functioning during listening. Ear and Hearing, 37, 92S-100S. † Study participants must be over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids. No fees and no purchase necessary. Registered under the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC. VAC, WCB accepted. 1. Cruickshanks, K. L., Wiley, T. L., Tweed, T. S., Klein, B. E. K., Klein, R, Mares-Perlman, J. A., & Nondahl, D. M. – 1998). Prevalence of Hearing Loss in Older Adults in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin: The Epidemiology of Hearing Loss Study. Am. J. Epidemiol. 148 – 9), 879-886. 2. National Institutes of Health. – 2010).

It is estimated that 46% of people aged 45 to 87 have some degree of hearing loss1, but most do not seek treatment right away. In fact, the average person with hearing loss will wait ten years before seeking help2. This is because at the beginning stages of hearing loss people often find they can “get by” without help, however as the problem worsens this becomes increasingly harder to do. For some people this loss of clarity is only a problem at noisy restaurants or in the car, but for others it makes listening a struggle throughout the entire day. By studying people who have difficulty hearing in noise or with television, we hope to identify key factors impacting these difficulties and further understand their influence on the treatment process.

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ARTS & CULTURE

Artists in Studio CHRIS BYRD

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL The 2018 Artists in Studio is currently in progress at the Peachland Art Gallery and will be ongoing during the first week of the Mindscapes exhibition which opens this Saturday.

Art lovers are invited to the wine and cheese opener of the next exhibition this coming Saturday, Aug., 4, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Please RSVP Janet Hornseth at gallerycoordinator@peachlandarts.ca. See the attached poster below.

The artists currently in studio until next Monday are: Elizabeth Christie, Nancy Archer, Mary Walker, Leona Senez, and Marty Marchyshyn.

Next week’s artists are Carney Oudendag; Allanah Weston; Frances Stocks; Lisa Hewitt; and Elaine Hatch.

Don’t wait until the start of the main exhibition – drop by and chat with the artists before being distracted.

IN THEIR ELEMENT – Pictured on the left is the gallery’s new assistant Natasha Shinske getting a few pointers from Mary Walker of Quill/Quilted Treasures.

Below is artist Nancy Archer

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Other artsy news...

The Peachland 1898 Little Schoolhouse Summer Arts Programme will feature fabric artist Connie Ross from now until Saturday August 4th from 1 to 4 p.m.

Next week, artists Robert & Mary Jenkins and Sandra Kessler will be exhibiting Pipe Dreams and Reminiscences respectively at the same times on Wednesday, August 8 to Saturday, August 11.

Robert’s pastels of abandoned mines and equipment in the mining towns of BC and his stark depiction of our local landscape are unique.

Sandra is a mixed media artist whose textured work is always compelling.

Please take advantage of the Sunday Teas on the Terrace with delicious desserts which runs from 1 to 4 p.m.

On Sunday, August 5, the Peachland Historical Society will celebrate the grand opening of its new display building.

Okanagan Town Crier Bruce Klippenstein will hail the public to the event starting at the museum at 1:30 p.m. where Mayor Fortin will cut the ribbon surrounded by members of the Peachland Fire and Rescue Brigade who largely funded the construction project.

The ceremony will then proceed with the antique fire hose-cart (which the new building houses for display purposes) being drawn to the Gazebo in Heritage park.

There at 2 p.m. a cake will be served to the public while PHS publications will be on sale to the public as well.

All this following the farmers market.

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Syilx story time REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL OKANAGAN We’ve got a bonus summertime edition of ‘Story Time’ with a focus on the Syilx/Okanagan culture!

Bring your 5-8 year olds down to the EECO for our series of ‘Indigenous Story Time’ events and activities!

Our Indigenous Park Interpreter will share some authentic First Nations stories followed by a nature walk and discussion of the habitats of the ‘Four Food Chiefs’ – Bitterroot, Black Bear, Saskatoon Berry and Spring Salmon. Youngsters will also take part in a ‘Medicine Wheel’ activity.

We’ve worked with Westbank First Nation Cultural Services staff to develop some of the special activities for these events.

The ‘Indigenous Story Time’ will take place on Saturday August 4th, 18th, and 25th from 11 a.m. to noon at the EECO at Mission Creek Regional Park (Springfield and Durnin Roads).

This is a free program but please let us know you’re going to attend by registering at 250-469-6140 or email eeco@cord. bc.ca.

HINDERING THE HEAT – Local photographer Martin Weilmeier snapped this action shot of a skimmer working the Goode’s Creek fire last week

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Get the dog you need, not the dog you want CATHERINE ADAMS DOG TRAINER

With so many breeds of dogs to choose from where does one begin? The stress and disappointment that comes from getting the wrong dog can be eliminated if you just take time to ask the right questions and do some breed research before you purchase a puppy. The answers will lead you to the best breed for you if you take some time to assess yourself and your lifestyle, whether your a family with kids or just two people.

Self-assessment asks several questions but the answers must be truthful and realistic. What is my lifestyle like?

Am I active enough or too active for a dog?

Do I like everything to stay clean and free of drool and hair or am I ok with the house being dog ‘messy’?

Do I get allot of visitors or do I have few visitors?

Do I have a busy work and social life where the dog will be home on it’s own for extended periods of time?

The other consideration when choosing a breed is to look at what they were bred for. No amount of training can change genetics.

Herding dogs want to herd and working breeds will guard. Ask yourself; am I prepared to deal with the digging that a Terrier may do in my yard?

Can I handle the barking that Shelties are known for?

Am I physically able to handle a bouncy doodle?

Can I handle the aloofness of a Doberman who can be suspicious of everyone and always ‘on’ when they are outside?

Can I give the Border Collie an outlet every day that will satisfy her herding needs; her need for mental stimulation?

Sadly, the motivation to choose one breed over the other is often an emotional choice and not a practical one.

Again, you cannot take the genetic traits out of a dog with any amount of training and if you cannot supply your dog with an outlet for those traits or your not prepared to live with these innate behaviours, life with your dog may

not be pleasant and you may have a dog with serious behaviour problems.

This is often why dogs end up rehomed or guardians resort to electrocution and sprays and all the other punitive treatments available in an attempt to stop the problem behaviours (albeit, natural behaviours) from happening.

There is no shortage of information out there that explains each breed and their genetic traits but sadly, in addition to people not doing enough homework or people not being honest with themselves, there are breeders who want to get rid of puppies. They sell their dogs to the wrong buyers, regularly. The dog ends up in the wrong home and it often ends in disaster for the dog: rehoming or a life of frustration.

Being a guardian to a dog is a huge responsibility and so very rewarding. Get off on the right foot and choose the breed that fits you and don’t go look at a litter of pups until you’ve chosen a breed. This way you’ll not be tempted to purchase something that’s not a good fit for you and your family.

Be honest about your lifestyle, how far you are prepared to go for the dog, and what you can live with. Don’t choose a breed because the neighbor has one and it’s a great dog. You may not get that temperament. Don’t purchase a breed you wanted as kid if your lifestyle doesn’t fit its needs.

Taking the time to do the work before hand will help you get the dog that you need, not the dog you want.

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Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. That’s when registration starts, the three-km and five-km runs kick off at 7:30 p.m., according to director Cheryl Wiebe, who assures us there will be plenty of activities in addition to the run, including face painting and the photo booth, which last year was a hit amongs participants including Erin Chadwick, Jaxon Stratton, Addison Chadwick and Heather Stratton. Registration is half-price if you do it in advance, so save yourself $10 and phone 250-767-2133. Almost 50 runners took part last year, can we hit 100 this time?

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ing this the response had been awesome. One lady is getting certificates printed and signed to all the communities that helped in the Peachland fires. The mayor and council have been invited and some have already committed.

Every year, Peachland Fire and Rescue offer a class to our Ambassadors and Little Buddies on emergency services and are happy to teach them.

They are biggest supporter and attend all our functions and are a big part of our pageant in September, so we want to give back.

THE SECOND ANNUAL Peachland Family Glow Run will be hosted by the district’s recreation department this

COLLISION & GLASS

Owner/ Operator • Laurie Fisher •

PEACHLAND AMBASSADORS The Peachland Ambassadors are hosting a brunch and cake auction supporting our local fire fighters.

The event is happening at the Community Centre on Sunday, Aug. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Our one ambassador and ourselves were on evacuation alert.

The fire fighters have always sponsored a candidate in our ambassador program. And I believe they are heroes!

Since I posting about hav-

Volleyball (drop in)

Thursday Sept 22 • 5:30 - 6:30 pm

LEANNE SARSONS

Publisher The Fitzhugh newspaper is seeking a passionate, outgoing, and energetic individual to take on the full time role as Publisher.

We are seeking a proven leader with entrepreneurial skills to contribute to the growth of this paper. As the Publisher, you will help develop a strategy for the newspaper as it continues to serve the Drain, Dry” and “Don’t Move a DAN WALTON Mussel” campaigns, which aims to EDITORcommunity of Jasper.

This role is multifaceted and includes managing, copyediting, prevent the spread human of aquatic invaeditor@peachlandview.com sive species. resources, administration, and contributing to the editorial direction of “Our volunteers also be visuPeople volunteering for athe cops the Fitzhugh.

It also has large sales/advertising componentwill as the ally checking boats and their trailers spent last weekend reminding boatcandidate will be responsible for acquiring and managing advertising for any potential signs of invasive ers about rules. sales for the newspaper.

Boaters who used the Gellatly quagga and zebra mussels after the Duties include:in West Kelowna group recently had been given trainBay boat launch by staff an inspector of the province’s were met

by RCMP volunteers who ingand • Managing the finances, administration, of the newspaper; “assisted” them with vessel safety Invasive Mussel Defence Program,” • Selling advertisingensuring for both the Fitzhugh its supplements; saidand Morgan. pre-check inspections, the • Completing tasks that are associated with “This is a prevention and educaminimum safety administrative equipment items tion measure that not only assists requiredadvertising under theand Canada Shipping the day-to-day operations of the newspaper; the RCMP officers on the waters of Act 2001.

• Cold calling potential clients; “Each of the RCMP Volunteers, Okanagan Lake, but enhances pub• Building andboating maintaining strong relationships within community; lic safety by the providing those boat who hold valid licenses, operators the opportunity to correct have recently received training from • Attending important public functions. an official with Transport Canada,” any deficiencies they might have This isprevention a chance to join a fun and positive work prior toenvironment launching and into the water,” said crime co-ordinator offers opportunities for career advancement and Tania generous benefits. said Cpl. Carroll.

Roy Morgan.

Interested candidates should email resume and people cover letter hopes whoto:go out boatMorgan reminds the public “this their She initiative is Doull strictly a voluntary ing will be able enjoy themselves Robert check,rwdoull@aberdeenpublishing.com that after it’s completed, a without booze.

“The RCMP would like everyone document will be presented to the boat operator who can then produce to enjoy themselves on the water, but Aberdeen Publishing boat operators to Inc. not isconsume it if they are stopped by the RCMP urge an independent publisher of said. any alcohol on the lake,” Carroll patrol boat on the water.” newspapers, magazines and Last summer was the first year “Our officers working on the water websites in BCabout and Alberta. concerned your safety and the program was run and the RCMP are received good feedback from the want to see everyone arrive home public. It also promotes the “Clean, safely at the end of the day.”

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Local Events and Activities Send the information for your Peachland event to admin@peachlandview.com

Peachland Farmers and Crafters MarketEvery Sunday from May 27 to Sept 30, 10 am to 2 pm at Heritage Park.

BEEPS Summer Events: Bat Chats 10:30 am & 2:30 pm on both Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Visitor Centre; Bat Counts - Friday nights in front of the Visitor Centre at sunset.

Small Heritage School- Every Sunday in July and August, enjoy Sunday Tea on the patio of this small heritage school. 1 – 4 pm.

Wild BreathYoga - presents WATERFRONT YOGA under “The Tree” in Heritage Park

Thursday August 2 and 9 at 9 am. $10 Drop-in.

All levels welcome.

50+ Centre: Pancake Breakfast 8-11:30 am, Sunday August 5 (to celebrate BC Day weekend). Adults $5, kids $3 (ages 6 to 12), FREE for kids 5 and under. Pancakes, fruit compote, sausages, coffee/tea and juice.

50+ Centre: Bingo - Thursdays at 6:45 pm.

The Peachland Little Schoolhouse - Hosts Robert Jenkins and Sandra Kessler Aug 8 – 11 (Thurs to Saturday) 11 am – 4 pm.Robert work features pastel paintings of abandoned mining sites and equipment prevalent in the Kootenays.

5672 Beach Avenue, Peachland 250-767-9133 Call for Info Office open Mon - Fri, 9:30-11:30 am

Every Thursday, 6:45 pm O G Doors open at 5:30 pm

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Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, and other goodies are available for sale

Lotto License #103899

Everyone over 19 years is welcome!

Membership not required.

Casual callers and sellers are still needed

BC Day Pancake Breakfast Sunday August 5 th

8-11:30 am at the 50+ Activity Centre

Adults $5, kids $3 (ages 6 to 12), FREE for kids 5 and under.

Pancakes, fruit compote, sausages, coffee/tea and juice.

Everyone’s Welcome, come early!

Find us on Facebook by searching Peachland 50 Plus Activity Centre peachland50plusactivitycentre.ca

Every Week: Art • Chess • Bowling • Bridge • Crafts • Exercise/Yoga • Ukulele

MONDAYS

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

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

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre

PICKLEBALL (1.0-3.5) 9-11 am, Community Centre

VARIETY SINGERS 9:15 am Drop in from June to Sept., 50+ Activity Centre

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

SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre SPIN, CORE, STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre

KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm

50+ Activity Centre Returns in Oct

POUND 7:15-8:15 pm,

Community Centre

TUESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

MEDITATION GROUP 11:30 am-12:30 pm,

MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE 9:30 am,

Community Centre

50+ Activity Centre

4th Street Place

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

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

NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre Returns Sept 17th

MAHJONG 1:15 pm, YOUTH DROP IN 3:30-8 pm,

TAI CHI noon,

PICKLEBALL (1.0-3.5) 1-3 pm,

Peachland Wellness Ctre Continues through the summer

WOOD CARVERS 7 pm,

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am,

Peachland Wellness Ctre Continues through the summer

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

FLOW YOGA 8 am, $5 Drop in

50+ Activity Centre by donation

50+ Activity Centre

at the Little Schoolhouse

LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10-11:15 am,

Peachland Wellness Ctre Returns Sept 10th

AA 12-1 pm,

50+ Activity Ctre Returns Sept 8th

Peachland Youwth Centre, Grades 7+

50+ Activity Centre

WEDNESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre

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

PICKLEBALL (1.0-3.5) 9-11 am, Community Centre

50+ FITNESS 9:15 am, $5 Drop in.

Please bring a mat.

50+ Activity Ctre

The Peachland Wellness Centre- is taking excursion bookings from those who are 65+ and want to take a Limo ride to the Summerland Research Centre for a nature walk (disability walkers allowed) followed by a lunch at a nearby restaurant. This excursion is presently booked for September 19th. If you are interested, call 250-767-0141. Please call as soon as possible to book your seat. Space is limited.

Community Centre

CENTRAL OKANAGAN FRIDAYS MODEL RAILWAY FITNESS ROOM COMPANY GROUP 7 pm, Peachland Museum 5 am-10 pm,

WELLNESS CIRCLE 10 am-12 noon,

THURSDAYS

MINI MOVERS YOGA Registered only 10-10:45 am,

Peachland Wellness Ctre 2nd & 4th Wed Returns Sept 12th

MINI MOVERS YOGA Registered only 10:30-11:15 am, Cousins Park

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 10 am to 11:30 am Peachland Wellness Ctre To register: 250-767-0141

COFFEE GROUP 10:30 am,

50+ Activity Centre, every 2nd & 4th Wed, Drop-ins Welcome

PICKLEBALL (1.0-3.5) 1-3 pm, Community Centre

SUNSHINE SINGERS 1:15 to 2:15 pm,

Peachland Wellness Ctre Returns Sept 11th

CHESS 1:15 pm, TWEEN DROP-IN & OPEN GYM (AGES 9-12) 50+ Activity Centre 3-8 pm, Boys & Girls Club Pick up available at Peach- SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:15 pm, land Elementary School LINE DANCING 7 pm, $4 Drop in

Sandra is a mixed media artist using lots of texture and colour in her work; both a accomplished artists.

50+ Activity Centre

TWEEN DINNER NIGHT (AGES 9-12) 4-7:30 pm

Boys & Girls Clubs

WRITERS UNBLOCKED 6:30 pm, Peachland

Wellness Centre. First Wed of the Month Ends June 6th until further notice

CLOG DANCING 6-7 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

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

Community Centre

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

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

PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 9:30 am-3 pm

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am,

50+ FITNESS 9:15 am, $5 Drop in.

Please bring a mat.

DROP IN (6-12 YRS) 1-4 pm,

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am,

YOUTH ZONE (AGES 13+) 4-8 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

4th Street Place

PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 9:30 am-3 pm, Bargain Bin

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10 am-12 pm, 10 - noon, Peachland Wellness Ctre IRON & SILK 10:45 am

Boys & Girls Club

SUNDAYS

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

SUNDAY BREAKFAST 8-11 am,

Peachland Wellness Ctre Excluding Long Weekends Returns Sept 9th

PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10 am,

YOGA (BEGINNERS) 10:30 am, $5 Drop in

ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP 10 am,

50+ Activity Centre

ROTARY CLUB OF PEACHLAND 12-1:30 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

AA 12 pm,

Peachland Wellness Ctre Continues through the summer

50+ Activity Centre

Boys & Girls Club

Peachland Wellness Ctre Continues through the summer

50+ Activity Centre Returns in September

Gasthaus Restaurant.

Everyone welcome

MEAT DRAW 3-5 pm,

Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St.

CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 YRS) TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 10 am-noon, 9:30 am, Community Centre

Continues through the summer

50+ Activity Centre Returns Sept 8th

Community Centre

Bargain Bin

Heritage Park Hosted by Peachland Wellness Ctre.

Beginners and newcomers welcome, Returns August 23rd

CARPET BOWLING 10 am,

ART CLUB 12 pm, LADIES COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm,

ENERGY FOR WELLNESS PICKLEBALL (1.0-3.5) 1-3 pm, 1:00-2:30 pm,

United Church

St. Margaret’s Church

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 10 am,

Emmanuel Church, Westbank

PEACHLAND BAPTIST Service 10:30 am, Fellowship 11:30 am,

Peachland Wellness Ctre 3rd Thur of each month, Returns Sept 20th.

Community Centre

4204 Lake Ave.

PICKLEBALL (3.5+) 1-3 pm,

LEGO TIME (ALL AGES) 3-4 pm, Peachland Library

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

Community Centre

MEAT DRAW 4-5 pm,

Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St.

TWEEN DROP IN (AGES 9-12) 4-8 pm, Boys & Girls Club

SATURDAYS

HEALTHY TEENS (AGES 13+) 4-7 pm,

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

LEARN TO FLOW YOGA 5:30-6:30 pm,

PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 9:30 am-3 pm,

Boys & Girls Club

Community Centre

BINGO 6:45 pm

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

Community Centre

Bargain Bin

MEAT DRAW 2-4 pm,

Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St.

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday worship: 2 pm, Meeting at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

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COMMUNITY

Moana brought Peachlanders to Hawaii during 4th annual Movie Night PATRICIA BARROWS EDITOR

What better place to spend your summer than right here in Peachland!

Waterfront walks, beautiful lake, great local attractions, and fun activities for local and visiting kids and youth here at the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club in Peachland.

Friday, July 27th was the 4th annual Peachland Movie Night. Over 350 people came to Cousins field to enjoy kids activities, the best Hawaiian costume contest, hula dancing with Lita Prince and her Polynesian dancers, a bat themed activity station with BEEPS, and an entertaining sing along with Peachland’s very own Papa Thom.

We also had a raffle where one lucky person won a return flight for two to anywhere WestJet flies! The evening wrapped up with the movie Moana on a giant inflatable screen.

This event is thanks to the efforts of Larry Guilbault and others from Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty, amazing support of sponsors, generous donations from the community and volunteer help from the Peachland Ambassadors, VantageOne Credit Union and WestJet staff.

During July, our full day camp program has been quite busy with kids enjoying lots of great activities

from swimming at Swim Bay, visiting Dr. Oz at the Rose Valley Veterinary Clinic, playing games in the field, using the gym the Peachland Recreation Centre, and even a ride on the Kettle Valley Railway with the Peachland Wellness Centre! Our Drop In Recreation programs have also been fun, especially the Lego Robotics Whiz Kid Workshop, with kids coming to the Club take part in Dinner Nights, Garden Club, Mini Trips and more.

August will be just as full of awesome activities for kids and youth. From full day programs for school age children, out trips for tweens and times for youth to just come and hang out in the centre, there is always something happening at the Club. Our August calendars are available now!

While it may feel like summer just started, here at the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club in Peachland, we are busy getting organized for September, the start of a new school year and accepting registrations for our Preschool and After School programs.

Located at Peachland Elementary School, our preschool provides children with a program where they will be encouraged to explore, learn, and grow in a stimulating and fun environment. Preschoolers will develop and practice social and language skills, cooperative play, independent thinking and an awareness of self. For those who qualify, Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs offer tuition sponsorships. Classes for 3 year olds are avail-

Club Member of the Month Zoey has attended the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club Recreation programs since 2015. She enjoys learning and frequently took part in our Power Up! Tutor Tuesday drop in program during the school year.

She even did extensive research on beta fish and compiled what she learned into a great PowerPoint to share with staff and other members.

During the summer she enjoys out trips and going to the beach with the Club.

Zoey is very friendly, respectful, and kind, and gets along with everyone.

She is creative and interested in painting and drawing, but can play also a great game of badminton or floor hockey!

It is always a fun time in the Club when Zoey is around and Club staff are so happy to recognize Zoey as our Club Member of the Month!

able on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Classes for 4 year olds are available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Pre-registration is required, call us at 250-768-3049.

Looking for a program for your school age child? The After School program takes place at the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club in Peachland (5684 Beach Ave) from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. for children in grades Kindergarten to Grade 5.

Our programs are designed to provide a safe, nurturing, inclusive environment where children will be engaged in activities including creative arts, sports, personal growth, and life skills development. Transportation is provided from Peachland Elementary and a nutritious snack is served daily. Programs are also available on professional days and school breaks.

Pre-registration is required, call us at 250-767-2515.

Take a moment to visit the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club website at www.boysandgirlsclubs.ca to learn about the great programs, services, employment and volunteer opportunities and special events offered across the Valley. Our Facebook page, Okanagan Boys and Girls Club Peachland, includes program information and some of the fun things we’ve been up to.

We can also be reached at 250-767-2515, peachland@ obgc.ca, or come by the Peachland Club at 5684 Beach Avenue any time!

Your Ticket to Great Entertainment 2018 Okanagan Fall Hunting & Outdoor Show August 10-12

PENTICTON TRADE AND CONVENTION CENTRE

Brothers Osborne October 19

SOUTH OKANAGAN EVENTS CENTRE

Vancouver Canucks Young Stars Classic September 7-9 SOUTH OKANAGAN EVENTS CENTRE

Celtic Thunder X November 1

SOUTH OKANAGAN EVENTS CENTRE

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band November 8

SOUTH OKANAGAN EVENTS CENTRE

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