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Time is almost up for bats in the Primary School attic.

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Chamber president Rob Campbell gets Primary School contract

By Joanne Layh Peachland Chamber of Commerce president Rob Campbell has accepted a two-month contract as construction manager for a portion of phase 1 of the work on the Primary School.

The district’s contracting authority and purchasing policy requires that verbal quotes are to be sought for supply of all goods and services from at least three suppliers when the cost is estimated to exceed $5,000 and not exceed $10,000.

In this instance, council decided to waive the policy.

Chief administrative

officer Elsie Lemke explained that in this case it would be very difficult to seek additional quotes because of the amount of volunteer contribution that is being offered in this contract.

The cost of the contract is estimated at $8,000.

To avoid a conflict of interest, Campbell offered his resignation from the Primary School Implementation Committee.

In his place, council appointed Darlene Hartford to represent the Chamber of Commerce.

As the most recent grant application for funding to restore the historic building has not yet been approved, only a small por-

tion of work has been approved for the building - work that would need to be done regardless of whether the school is restored or demolished.

At the last committee of the whole meeting, council agreed to give Campbell the contract for the removal of identified hazards, including bat guano, asbestos, and the costs for hauling the stucco exterior to the landfill. Separately identified was coordination of the Beach Avenue sidewalk/walkway project to tie into the Primary School site.

Campbell says an inspection has just been conducted in the attic area because of asbestos insu-

lation, bats and bat guano build-up. Approximately 200 - 400 active bats were found living in the entire attic area. As bats are a protected species, it is not permitted to exterminate them.

Campbell says the bats aren’t dangerous and actually function to provide insect control. However, their time at the Primary School is almost up.

Before any further work can be done in the attic, the bats have to go.

Presently, the bats are in their mating cycle and cannot be disturbed until their pups are born and can fly. The cycle usually ends around the middle of August, at which time the

bats will fly out on their own accord to do whatever bats do.

Once the bats fly out, people will be monitoring the entrance holes to the attic area to ascertain which areas need to be sealed shut. Once all of the bats are out and the entrance areas are sealed, removal of the asbestos and bat guano can commence.

The bats will likely fly away and find a new place to live, though Campbell says that as a community project they could consider constructing new bat boxes for roosting.

While most people won’t notice the absence of the bats, once the stuc-

co is removed from the exterior of the school to reveal the original wood siding, the building is expected to be less of an eyesore and more of an attraction to Beach Avenue.

Unsightly and hazardous trees in front of the school have already been removed, making way for the improvements in connection with the walkway project.

In late May, the Peachland Community Arts Council had announced that they intended to file an application for a Canada Cultural Spaces Fund grant, which offers matching funds. There has been no word yet on the status of the application.

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McDougald gravel pit owners ignore stop work order

by Joanne Layh

Campfire ban in effect Peachland Fire Chief Grant Topham has placed a campfire ban in the District of Peachland effective July 19. Any person burning while the ban is in effect will be subject to a fine and will be responsible for all costs and expenses resulting from extinguishment of the fire(s).

Special council meeting A special council meeting will be held on Thursday, July 29 at 10 a.m. The special meeting has been scheduled in order to appoint a chief election officer for the upcoming byelection.

Fishing Derby at Heritage Park Peachland Sportsmen’s Association will be offering a fishing derby for handicapped people at Heritage Park in Peachland on Saturday, July 24 beginning at 11 a.m. Fishing tackle and lunch will be available free of charge.

By Eric Hall Last week ear thworks ac t iv it y involving heav y equipment began at the site of the McDougald gravel pit. Direc tor of operat ions, Doug A llin, v isited the site and re quested an immediate meet ing w ith the const r uc t ion cont rac tor and ow ner. Peachland Self Storage repre sentat ive s were infor med that they needed to ma ke ap plicat ions for per mits before commencing work. De spite that, work cont inued at the site. T hen a stop work order was issued on Fr iday, July 16; st ill work at the gravel pit has cont inued.

In re sponse to the se events, a special council meet ing was scheduled for T hurs -

day, July 22, which was organized to contain an in- camera component. T he spe cial council meet ing is needed in order to ta ke the nex t step, which is to request a legal cour t injunc t ion to stop the unauthor ised ear th moving at the McDougald Road gravel pit.

In a repor t to council on July 21, A llin ident if ied a number of concer ns including: • T he proper t ies are w ithin the Steep Slope Development Per mit A rea of Of f icial Bylaw No. 1600, 2000; • T he proper t ies may be subjec t to erosion, land slip, rock falls or subsidence, and professional engineer ing adv ise may be required to

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assist in establishing the sa fe use of the lands; • T he proper t ies are in close prox imit y to Peachland’s pr imar y water supply and pro v ision of drainage systems to present erosion, protec t natural watercourses a nd proper t ie s below t he se proper t ie s may be required; • Dr iveway access has not been applied for or approved; • Signif icant damage has occ ur red on adjacent McDougald Road by the equip ment work ing on the McDougald Road

proper t ie s. T his must be rec t if ied in order to prov ide a sa fe roadway for the t ravelling public. Adequate se c ur it ie s should have been in place to repair potent ial damages to the road st r uc t ure; and • No ear thworks per mits were issued.

T he applicat ion for an ear thworks per mit would require signif icant geotechnical re quirements to ensure slope stabilit y and adequate r unof f pro tec t ion. T he ear thworks per mit would a lso set const r uc t ion work ing hours and

require a dust cont rol program sat isfac tor y to the dist r ic t.

Re sidents near the site have already obser ved a major amount of dust coming f rom the work be ing done. Since the gravel pit has provincial approval but not per mission f rom Peachland, the injunc t ion process may be quite complex. In response to residents concer ns, Peachland sta f f are dealing w ith this issue as an immediate pr ior it y. T he View w ill be repor t ing nex t week on sit uat ion as it unfolds.

Ongoing hazards for Seclusion Bay Interface Fire area

By Joanne Layh While the evacuation order for the Seclusion Bay Interface Fire was rescinded on July 16 and the District of Peachland has allowed the state of local emergency to lapse, the Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) is warning people that there are still hazards in the area.

Until further notice, the public is requested to stay out of fire-affected areas for their own safety. The EOC is warning residents that although the fire-affected area may appear safe, serious hazards still exist. The public is being warned to exercise caution due to the following hazards: • Widow makers burnt trees with little or no limbs that have limited structural support and may fall silently at any time; • Easy bake ovens – burning root structures that leave the surround-

ing ground unstable and extremely hot.

The roots can burn for days and are extremely dangerous. These areas may appear as “dinosaur footprintsâ€? and must be avoided at all times; • Falling limbs – may occur in any area where trees have been exposed to the fire; • Electrical hazards – be aware of fallen power lines (and other utility lines) and power poles affected by the fire. Many poles may be unstable. Treat all fallen lines with extreme caution. If you come across a utility line that may be activated, contact the necessary utility company; • Structural hazards – Many of the homes affected by the fire may have structural hazards, fall hazards, and potentially dangerous gas pockets. Avoid private properties at all times. Standing chimneys and walls may appear to be sound. Be

aware the concrete in these structures may be fragile due to excessive heat that may collapse at any time; and • Wild animals – The fire has affected many wild animals in the area. If you spot a bear, cougar, or other animal in distress, please keep your distance and contact the conservation officer service.

Signs have been posted in the affected areas advising of the hazards and areas of concern.

Fire officials will continue to patrol the area to ensure public safety and the RCMP will also continue patrols to manage traffic issues.

For those living in Seclusion Bay, the Provincial Emergency Program website provides important information for those returning to their homes after an evacuation. The booklet One Step at a Time – A Guide to Disaster Recovery can be found at www.pep.bc.ca/f loods/ docs/recoveryguide.pdf

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Peachland unlucky with recent power outages

By Eric Hall Last week Peachland had, not one, but a total of four power outages.

For residents, it was a major inconvenience but for Peachland businesses it was much worse. When the power goes off during business hours, both customers and income are lost. The business response to power cuts usually includes words that cannot be printed in a community newspaper.

Peachland’s power supply comes down Drought Hill on a series of wooden poles amongst the trees. As we had the Seclusion Bay fire last week, it would be easy to assume that the two events are linked. In fact, it was just a coincidence that they happened in the same week. The first power cut was in the early hours of Friday morning and involved the failure of three voltage regulators. Voltage regulators look very similar to transformers and it was an unusual occurrence for all three to fail at the same time, but it can happen that way.

Emergency crews were called out and were on the scene quickly and worked in darkness to restore power by 6 a.m.

This was just a temporary fi x and new equipment was dispatched from the Vancouver area to replace the three units that failed. BC Hydro had little opportunity to inform the public of the Friday afternoon power

cut, as it was too late for newspaper adverts. Announcements were made on radio stations and the District of Peachland was informed but the focus was on installing the replacement equipment as soon as possible.

The three new regulators were put in place on Friday afternoon; everything should have been good after that.

This is where Peachland got really unlucky because one of three new regulators failed.

BC Hydro community relations coordinator, Gene Bryant, told the View that such a failure is very rare. BC Hydro tests all new equipment when received at their storage facility, and an investigation is currently underway to check what happened in this case.

Bryant told the View that BC Hydro takes pride in keeping down-time to a minimum and are very much aware of the inconvenience caused by power failures.

Another major problem affecting power supply in the Okanagan is the impact of the pine beetle on the Ponderosa pine trees. Unlike other pine trees, when the Ponderosa pine tree is attacked by the pine beetle and dies, it becomes a dangerous tree very quickly.

Ponderosa pine trees are also a major problem where they are adjacent to power lines. BC Hydro employs arborists to check and monitor trees, but tree removal can be-

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come quite controversial if it is seen to be excessive. The reality is that, if we want a secure power supply, we will have to accept the disappearance of many of the pine trees close to the power lines.

Bryant explained that Peachland is more vulnerable to power failures than many other communities because of its location. Power supply in the Southern Okanagan is supplied by Fortis BC, a separate company.

So just south of Peachland is the boundary of BC Hydro’s power network. This means that if the power supply from the north fails, it is not possible to supply power

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from the south. Peachland is at the end of the BC Hydro power supply line.

However, BC Hydro engineering have been

studying the power network situation in the area close to Peachland.

Improvements to the distribution network were in the planning stage,

prior to recent power failures. If all goes well, a public announcement of upgrades to the power network may be made before the end of the year.

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Chris Southin from the Peachland Rotary Club presents Grace Klock of Peachland with the "Rotary Christmas in July" Teddy Bear. Grace won the bear at the club's Canada Day Rotary barbeque stand.

Donations in the amount of $200 were raised for presentation to the Peachland Food Bank. The club thanks everyone who generously donated.

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ALastnew direction for Peachland council? week I was part ing Club website: “We “I do take satisfaction of a visible minority; I walked around Peachland in my “Peachland Curling Club” T-shirt.

I am proud to say that I supported the project but I accept that lessons should be learned from the result. Forgive me for looking back, but I was in England on holiday in May. Although I was thousands of miles away, I immediately thought of the many people who had put so much effort into the project. The names Shirley Geiger and Ed Kyjanka came to mind but there are many others.

As a community we take pride in the efforts of our volunteers, so there is bound to be severe disappointment.

Almost twice as many people voted against the project compared to those who voted in favour. Why? According to the Peachland Curl-

feel that the result was very much related to the anti-HST and extra taxation as well as the shock of the new Peachland utilities bills, that had just been received”. After the referendum the curling club tried to arrange private financing as an alternative to the municipal loan guarantee.

The problem was that the fi nancing was for a building that, on completion, would be owned

by Peachland.

Whilst I agree that taxation was a big issue, I think there were other factors involved. It was an emotional end to a project that generated a heated debate over many months. To his credit, our mayor managed to fi nd the right words to describe the result. Despite personal disappointment, he managed to see a positive in the referendum:

from the fact that we had a large voter turn-out (approximately 50% of those eligible)”. Others more directly involved won’t fi nd it as easy to think positively. Then came the resignation of Councillor Ernie Hurd, a shock to most people.

After his resignation and letter in the View (June 4), there was quick condemnation from many readers. We often criticise politicians for just telling us what we want to hear; you can’t say that about Ernie Hurd.

In his defence, he has always been proud of his reputation as a straight shooter. I respect Hurd for that, but I prefer the Mayor’s response in fi nding the glass half-full and not half-empty.

For the 1303 people who voted no, there will be the satisfaction of having had a chance to express their point of

OPEN FIRE RESTRICTION in the Kamloops Fire Centre Effective noon July 15, all open fires are prohibited within the Kamloops Fire Centre’s jurisdiction to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.

Specifically this prohibits burning any waste, slash or other material, and stubble or grass over any area. It also prohibits the use of fireworks or burning barrels of any size or description.

The ban does not prohibit campfires that are a half-metre high by a half-metre wide or smaller, or to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes. People lighting a campfire must maintain a fireguard by removing flammable debris from the campfire area, and must have a hand tool or at least eight litres of water nearby to properly extinguish the campfire.

This open fire ban applies within BC Parks and to all public (Crown) and private land outside of organized areas. This fire ban does not apply within municipalities or regional districts that have their own burning bylaws. Please check with your local authorities before lighting a fire this summer.

The Kamloops Fire Centre extends from the northern border of Wells Gray Park, north of Blue River to the U.S. border in the south, and from the Bridge River Glacier west of Goldbridge to the Monashee Mountains east of Lumby.

To report a wildfire or unattended campfire call 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on most cellular networks. For more information on open fire restrictions or for updates on current wildfire activity visit www.bcwildfire.ca

Eric Hall

MY VIEW view. The simplest message that comes from the referendum is that if taxpayers are asked if they would like to pay more, the answer is a defi nite no. It is a message that the mayor and council need to understand clearly in future decision making. In other words, cut government expenses and reduce taxes; it’s a message that many politicians have had trouble understanding.

The reality of the referendum is that many of the no voters had done their research and were

well informed. So as a community, we can take pride in the fact that so many people voted. We can be grateful that we live in a democracy and were given the chance to express our opinions.

Perhaps we confi rmed that, in Peachland, we do things differently.

But, in my mind, we also have to realise how devastating the result was for the active supporters of the curling club. So, if you see Shirley Geiger or Ed Kyjanka, give them some words of encouragement. I hope that the many people who put effort into this project will continue to work for the good of the community.

Time is a great healer; let us hope that after the dust has settled on the project, we can still fi nd volunteers to help with other future projects. It is better to have tried and failed, than never tried at all. The curling club supporters tried very hard; let us understand and respect that.

We live in a great place; let us hope that the referendum result doesn’t make anyone think otherwise.

There will be other issues that divide the community and we should not have a prob-

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lem with honest debate.

It was Winston Churchill that said, “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend your right to say it”. Nominations for the council byelection will take place near the end of August, with the actual by-election probably in September. We can look forward to lots of debate as part of that process and another chance to exercise our democratic right to vote. If municipal spending and taxation are indeed the key issues for Peachland residents, then those who run for councillor in the by-election should make their position clear on this issue. A healthy political situation is when we believe that our politicians reflect our opinions. It’s okay for a politician to influence the opinions of the electors, indeed that is part of their job; but at the end of the day, their vote should reflect the will of the majority.

Perhaps Hurd’s resignation is a step forward for the community, as we have the chance to elect someone who can steer council’s decisions in the direction that the majority wants. The real challenge is to understand what that direction is.

Surprised and disappointed Editor, I was surprised and disappointed to read the response to resident’s questions concerning the increase in fi xed costs on our water bill as set out in the Municipal Newsletter. I thought we were supposed to be conserving water, and now we are being told that the more we conserve the more we will have to pay in fi xed costs.

There has to be a better way to deal with this problem than penalizing people for conserving water.

Reg Loeppky

The Peachland View welcomes letters expressing your opinion regarding news and events in Peachland. Please keep your letter to less than 350 words. We reserve the right to edit letters for clarity, brevity, or legal purposes. Published letters are the opinion of the writers only and do not reflect the opinions of this newspaper, its publisher or staff. All letters must be signed and include a telephone number for verification. Anonymous letters will not be printed. You can email your letters to: peachlandview@shaw.ca fax them to: 250-767-3337 or mail them to: P.O. Box 1150 Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X0

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Peachland Sportsmen’s Association’s “Fishing Forever Program Peachland 2010”Fishing Derby for handicapped people takes place on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Heritage Park in Peachland.

Fishing tackle and lunch will be available free of charge. Call Al at 250.767.2287 for more information.

1898 Little Schoolhouse Summer Arts Program. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July and August, from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Local artists will be featured. Also, every Sunday meet the artists, see their work displayed and have tea on the patio, from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Christmas in July! - Feed the Valley presents Christmas in July at the Peachland branch of Valley First for the entire month of July.

Food and monetary donations to benefit the Peachland Food Bank can be dropped off at the branch.

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Maple Springs Bible Camp, Peachland has openings for different camps running between July 25 and August 22. Five days of fun for children 5 - 16 years.

For more information visit the website: maplesprings.ca or call 250.767.2354.

Peachland Baptist Church has a free Kids Day Camp - Beach Party VBS - for children kinder-

garten to grade 6 from Tuesday, July 27 - Thursday, July 29, 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon, at 4204 Lake Ave. Snacks, take home crafts and prizes . Must register as space is limited. Call Pastor John at 250.767.9232.

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JULY 24 Carpet Bowling at 50+ Activity Centre: 10:00 a.m.

Royal Canadian Legion Roast Beef Dinner: 1700 - 1900 hrs. Price $8.00

Saturday July 31 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm Donovan Sweet August 13, 20 and 27 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Papa Thom

Peachland Sportsmen’s Association “Fishing Forever Program 2010”: 11:00 a.m. at Heritage Park. Fishing Derby for handicapped people.

1898 Little Schoolhouse Summer Arts Program at the Little Schoolhouse: 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

50+ Activity Centre Pancake Breakfast will take place on Sunday, August 1, 2010, 8:00 11:30 a.m. $4.50 adults, $2.50 children under 12.

Royal Canadian Legion Brunch: 1330 - 1530 hrs.

Price $6.50. Join your fellow Legion Members - bring along a friend.

2011 Peachland Art and Garden Tour - the Committee is looking for gardens for next years’s tour. If you have a garden or know of a garden you feel could be part of this summer event, call Wilma 250.767.2218 or Phyllis 250.767.2546

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Peachland Library Summer Reading Club: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Ages 5 - 12 years old. Registration is required. For more info call 250.767.9111.

Line Dancing at 50+ Centre: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

1898 Little Schoolhouse Summer Arts Program at the Little Schoolhouse: 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Carpet Bowling at 50+ Activity Centre: 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Breakfast Program: 8-11 a.m. at Peachland Wellness Centre. $5.75 for a full breakfast. Call 250.767.0141

Take Off Pounds Sensibly at 50+ Activity Centre: 9:30 a.m. Call 1.800.932.8677 or Doreen at 250.767.2132

Peachland Farmers and Crafters Market: 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. at the Heritage Park.

Carpet Bowling at 50+ Activity Centre: 10:00 a.m.

AA at Noon at the 50+ Activity Centre Tai Chi for Wellness: 6 p.m., continuing students meet at Spirit Square.

1898 Little Schoolhouse Summer Arts Program at Little Schoolhouse: 1:00.- 4:00 p.m.

Peachland Bridge Club at 50+ Activity Centre: 7 p.m. Call Eva at 250.767.6407

Chess at 50+ Activity Centre: 1:00 p.m.

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Central Okanagan Model Railway Company: Group meets at 7:00 p.m. at the Peachland Museum. Contact Dave at 250.767.2409 or visit http://www.corc-bc.com

Tai Chi for Wellness: 10:00 a.m., continuing students meet at Spirit Square.

Bereavement Support Group at the Wellness Centre: 10:00 a.m.

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Royal Canadian Legion Roast Beef Dinner: 1700 - 1900 hrs. Price $8.00

1898 Little Schoolhouse Summer Arts Program at the Little Schoolhouse: 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

SUNDAY AUGUST 1 50+ Activity Centre: 8-11:30 a.m. $4.50 adults, $2.50 children under 12.

Peachland Farmers and Crafters Market: 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. at the Heritage Park.

1898 Little Schoolhouse Summer Arts Program at Little Schoolhouse: 1:00.- 4:00 p.m.

MONDAY AUGUST 2 Take Off Pounds Sensibly at 50+ Activity Centre: 9:30 a.m. For information call 1.800.932.8677 or Doreen at 250.767.2132

TUESDAY AUGUST 3 Carpet Bowling at 50+ Activity Centre: 10:00 a.m.

AA at Noon at the 50+ Activity Centre Tai Chi for Wellness: 6:00 p.m continuing students meet at Spirit Square.

Peachland Bridge Club at 50+ Activity Centre: 7 p.m. Call Eva at 250.767.6407

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 4 Chess at 50+ Activity Centre: 1:00 p.m.

Experienced and beginners.

Central Okanagan Model Railway Company: Group meets at 7:00 p.m. at the Peachland Museum. Contact Dave at 250.767.2409 or visit http://www.corc-bc. com

THURSDAY AUGUST 5 Line Dancing at 50+ Centre: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Tai Chi for Wellness: 10:00 a.m. continuing students meet at Spirit Square.

Bereavement Support Group at the Wellness Centre: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

SATURDAY

1898 Little Schoolhouse Summer Arts Program at the Little Schoolhouse: 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Royal Canadian Legion Brunch: 1330 - 1530 hrs.

Price $6.50. Join your fellow Legion Members bring along a friend Royal Canadian Legion Meat Draw: 1500 - 1700 hrs.

AA at Noon at the 50+ Activity Centre

Waterfront Grill and Pizzeria - Live entertainment with Donovan Sweet. 7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Call 250.767.3255 for your reservation

Waterfront Grill and Pizzeria - Live entertainment with Jimmy Leguilloux. 7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Call 250.767.3255 for your reservation

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SATURDAY

1898 Little Schoolhouse Summer Arts Program at the Little Schoolhouse: 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.-

Bingo at 50+ Centre: 6:45 p.m.

July 22, 29 and August 5 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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FRIDAY AUGUST 6 1898 Little Schoolhouse Summer Arts Program at the Little Schoolhouse: 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Featured artists will be Chris Berry and Angela Cuschieri.

Royal Canadian Legion Roast Beef Dinner: 1700 1900 hrs. Price $8.00

SATURDAY AUGUST 7 Carpet Bowling at 50+ Activity Centre: 10:00 a.m.

1898 Little Schoolhouse Summer Arts Program at the Little Schoolhouse: 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Featured artists will be Chris Berry and Angela Cuschieri.

1898 Little Schoolhouse Summer Arts Program at the Little Schoolhouse: 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Featured artists will be Chris Berry and Angela Cuschieri.

Royal Canadian Legion Brunch: 1330 - 1530 hrs.

Price $6.50. Join your fellow Legion Members - bring along a friend.

AA at Noon at the 50+ Activity Centre

Royal Canadian Legion Meat Draw: 1500 - 1700 hrs.

Bingo at 50+ Centre: 6:45 p.m.

Waterfront Grill and Pizzeria - Live entertainment with Jimmy Leguilloux. 7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Call 250.767.3255 for your reservation

Would you like to feature your event in the Peachland View’s weekly Calendar of Events? Please call 250.767.7771 or email peachlandview@shaw.ca.

July 23, 2010

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The art shows continue at Peachland’s Little Schoolhouse

By Eric Hall This week at the Little Schoolhouse on Brandon Lane (off 4th Street), the art shows continue.

Take time out to visit Thursday to Saturday, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

These events are not just for artists but give the public a chance to enjoy art exhibits in our very own heritage building.

On Sunday, you can combine looking at art and having a cup of tea and dessert (from 1 p.m.

- 4 p.m.). This week is week four of a nineweek program and features the work of Connie Ross, who specializes in art using fabric.

There will be a variety of art forms on display – quilts, wall hangings, placemats and many others. The display is there for the public to visit without charge from Thursday through Sunday. You can stop by for a quick look or have a chat with Ross, who with be working on new fabric pieces during her time at the Little Schoolhouse. Come and watch her work! If you are interested in art, this is a show that is not to be missed.

Ross is a member of the Peachland quilting group. She is also making special quilts for military people serving in Afghanistan. On Sunday, the tea and des-

sert will be offered by Sharon McPhee, who also does a great job of organizing the summer art programs.

The following week (July 29 - August 1) features the work of Wayne Power, who will also offer two-hour workshops. As well as the chance to look at art, there will also be an opportunity to learn how to paint “using acrylics as watercolours”. Power wants to give people the chance to explore their personal creativity.

For more information, or to register for one of next week’s workshops, call Wayne Power at 250.212.9105.

The workshops will be run from Thursday through Saturday and cost $10.

Using a floral theme, the participants will discover the vibrant colours of acrylics and be able to capture the beauty and form of flowers. Stop by to look at the art and, if you are interested, learn how to paint.

Power retired from a career in teaching and feels very strongly that “art is the outward expression of an inner impression”. As an artist and teacher, Power invites the public to come and create their own personal journey of art.

It should be an interesting experience and a chance to enjoy the ambience of the Little Schoolhouse.

Amy Wiebe

250-470-2075

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Peachland through Tania’s Eyes

Woman's Best Friend, Sunday, July 18, 2010, from Doggie Beach Amateur photographer and Peachland resident, Tania Simpson, started photography in 2007 and immediately found a passion for it. She chronicles the seasons, the people, and the wildlife of Peachland in almost daily photos of the area. View more at flickr.com/photos/taniaseyes. The View will be publishing a weekly look at Peachland, through Tania's eyes.

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News From the Chamber

by Darlene Hartford Taste of Peachland Passports are available for visitors and residents to enjoy Peachland’s eateries and win discount coupons up to November 1. Fourteen venues in Peachland will stamp your Taste of Peachland Passport after dining at their establishment.

A horizontal line of 4 or 5 stamps earns a free beverage at the participating restaurant of your choice.

Redeem the beverage but keep the passport and continue stamping at the participating eateries. A fully stamped card earns up to $10 off your meal choice at any participating restaurant.

Redeemed coupons will be collected by restaurant owners and entered into a fi nal draw at the Peachland Chamber of Commerce, which will take place when the promo-

before you

tion ends. Passports are available at the Visitor Information Centre located at 5812 Beach Avenue.

You can also pick up a passport at the following participating restaurants: Downtown restaurants: Aegean Grill, Blind Angler Grill, Legends Drive-In at Swim Bay, Rocky Top Coffee, Roundeye Sushi, Ships-A-Hoy, The Two Chefs, The Waterfront Grill, and The Edge, a newly named eatery at the Edgewater Inn. Peachland Centre Mall restaurants: A&W, Big E’s Bar & Grill, Canadian 2 For1Pizza, and The Happy Cow Café.

A Whole Foods and Fitness logo on the Taste of Peachland Passport invites you to Wendy LaResser’s newly opened eatery, The Happy Cow Café and Catering, located next to Peachland Fitness Club. The Happy

Thank You!

COMMENTARY MAYOR KEITH FIELDING

Gerald and Florence Tkachuk of Westlock, Alberta look over a Taste of Peachland Passport before ordering a feast of lightly battered fish from Ships-A-Hoy on Beach Avenue.

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Cow provides dairyfree and gluten-free homemade food choices in addition to a selection of whole foods and organic fair trade coffee.

Gluten-free bread is baked weekly on Thursdays, so choose your flour and order a special loaf.

Apple curry chutney on a Happy Cow wrap is also a must to taste.

While stamping your passport, don’t forget to stop at The Gateway for delectable new menu items at Bliss Bakery and Bistro, or order a Bliss party cake for an upcoming special event. Enjoy a variety of dining experiences at local eateries this summer and fall while fi lling a Taste of Peachland Passport.

sign explore your options

Customer Choice offers you the freedom to choose who you buy your natural gas from, an independent gas marketer or your local natural gas utility. Independent gas marketers offer natural gas at long-term fixed prices. Your local natural gas utility offers natural gas at a variable, market-based rate. How you choose to buy your gas is your choice.

For more information on Customer Choice visit terasengas.com Terasen Gas residential rate (per GJ)*

$4.976 per GJ effective July 1, 2010

Gas Marketers’ Residential Fixed Rates (per GJ) Supplier Name

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3 Yr Term

4 Yr Term

5 Yr Term

Access Gas Services Inc. 1-877-519-0862 accessgas.com

$4.89

$6.39

$6.39

$6.89

Active Renewable Marketing Ltd. 1-866-628-9427 activerenewable.com

$5.60

FireFly Energy 1-888-780-3298 fireflyenergy.ca

$5.94

$8.99

$6.39

Just Energy 1-866-587-8674 justenergy.com MXenergy (Canada) Ltd. 1-800-785-4373 mxenergy.com

From the Mayor’s Desk

$6.99

$6.99

$6.75

$7.00

$8.79

Smart Energy (BC) Ltd. 604-415-3599 martenergybc.com

$6.50

Summitt Energy BC LP 1-877-222-9520 summitenergy.ca

$8.75

Superior Energy Management 1-866-872-2991 superiorenergy.ca

$7.95

*Chart shows gas marketers’ rates for a range of fixed terms. Marketers typically offer a variety of rates and options. Check websites listed or call to confirm current rates. Rates are subject to change.

Terasen Gas rate may change quarterly.

This advertisement is produced on behalf of the BC Utilities Commission.

The Customer Choice name and logo is used under license from Terasen Gas Inc.

The response by emergency service workers to the fi re at Seclusion Bay serves to illustrate how fortunate we are to be served so capably by our Fire Chief and fi re department fi refighters, and how important it has been to put in place the plans and communication systems to ensure effective collaboration between our own resources and those of neighbouring communities and other agencies.

What we saw was a model of co-operation, collaboration and professionalism between an extraordinary array of emergency service agencies. Those engaged in the battle to save lives, ensure public safety, prevent the spread of fi re, prevent property damage, support evacuees and provide practical and emotional assistance to those most affected included: Our own Peachland Fire and Rescue Service, the West Kelowna Fire and Rescue Service, Kelowna Fire and Res-

cue, Summerland Fire and Rescue, the RCMP, the B.C. Forest Service, Lake Country Fire and Rescue, The Canadian Disaster Animal Response Team, Marine Boat Rescue, Regional Emergency Social Services, B.C Emergency Management, B.C. Hydro, the Ministry of Transportation, staff from the District of Peachland, District of West Kelowna, and the City of Kelowna who coordinated the Emergency Operation Centre, and the various media who played an important role in getting out accurate and timely information to the public.

Front line emergency workers risked their lives to save others and showed us their bravery and professionalism.

The emergency planners demonstrated that their preparations were thorough and effective, and the staff of the various agencies involved collaborated seamlessly and illustrated the value of emergency preparedness training and interagency support.

Peachland thanks you, one and all.

School Bus Transportation Update from School District No. 23 In preparation for the 2010/11 school year, all students who have been assigned a seat and have paid the student transportation charge (or made alternative arrangements through their school Principal), can pick up their bus passes after August 30th at the school they will be attending in September.

The assigning of vacant seats to courtesy riders and late registrants is now in progress. Any returning riders who have not made a payment of the student transportation charge by the June 30, 2010 deadline need to complete a new application as soon as possible to be considered for any of the remaining vacant seats.

Please go to our website at www.sd23.bc.ca/transportation for further information on eligibility, requesting registration, and/or paying the student transportation charge.

250-212-2654 www.peachlandrealestate.com

Cecile GUILBAULT

July 23, 2010

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News from the Visitor Info Centre

Bylaw Beat h construction that h is the taking place on Beach Avenue.

DALE ZIMMERMAN Peachlanders engage in a discovery session.

By Loretta Robinson Three lively groups contributed to discovery sessions held recently by the Peachland Chamber of Commerce as the fi rst step in developing an updated tourism marketing strategy for Peachland.

Though a basic marketing plan was created by the Chamber and passed approval by council in 2007 to access provincial funding for tourism initiatives, the evolution to the next step in marketing Peachland has been a challenge.

Small towns historically do not have the resources, wherewithal and municipal funding to support a destination marketing organization.

Through judicious use of partnership resources, Ministry grants and local business participation, the Peachland Chamber has made some valuable inroads in the pursuit of putting our best foot forward and telling the world what we have to offer. The facelift of the existing Visitor Centre, the future tenancy in the renovated Primary

School, the map guides, vacation guide, historic brochure, Westside trails guide, and dedicated tourism website (www.visitpeachland.ca) are all projects accomplished despite limitations.

The Peachland Chamber now oversees responsibility for tourism and attraction marketing. Combining these important services was a natural fit. Professional marketing takes a great deal of time and fi nancial resources that to date have not been available to the Chamber.

Recently, a generous corporate partner and Peachland Chamber member, Treegroup, offered the Chamber the services of a highly respected award winning marketing agency, the Phoenix Group. The no-strings-attached gift made good business sense. In marketing, congruency and consistent standards are a basic rule. A few weeks ago, the Peachland tourism team met with the Phoenix Group and were impressed with their

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credentials, and their enthusiasm for Peachland and their fi rst hand experiences as previous Peachland tourists. The team includes local valley resident, Vikki Webster, establishing that all-important insider knowledge.

Plans were made for the discovery sessions which took place at Hainle Winery on Tuesday, July 13 and Wednesday July 14. Pam Klein and David Bellerive provided the facilitation of an interactive exercise with a group of local residents, some of whom have businesses affected by local tourism. The group who attended identified our key features, strengths and weaknesses from a tourism perspective. The Peachland tourism team and Chamber will now continue to work with Phoenix Group as they take all of the information and start the compilation of our tourism strategy. The Peachland Chamber looks forward to sharing with all residents our on-going efforts to meet the needs of the local community.

Hello everyone, just a little note to let you know that I am back for the summer.

I will be writing an informative column for the Peachland View each week to give you information with respect to the various bylaws that I will be enforcing.

Hopefully this will be informative and educational to the citizens and visitors of Peachland. Let us show our guests that Peachland is a beautiful place to live and visit.

This week I will concentrate on the Traffic Bylaw #1856 as we are having a lot of parking problems due in part to

Section 4.01(f ) states: Except when necessary to avoid conf lict with traffic or to comply with direction of a Peace Officer or traffic control device, no person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle: f ) on any portion of the highway where lines, markings, or other signs are placed indicating the manner in which vehicles shall be parked, except in conformance with such lines, marking and/or signs.

There are two locations in particular that I have had a lot of dealings with this past month. One is the 4400 block of 8 Street where vehicles with boat trailers are parking across the parking stalls that are reserved for angle parking only, and the second location is the 5800 block of Beach Avenue near the Blind Angler were the yellow lines that indicate “No

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During the construction it will be easier to use the Doggy Beach boat launch as there is more parking that is available for vehicles with trailers.

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Thank you to our Firefighters, Emergency Services Workers & Volunteers for fighting the blaze and protecting our community

Photo Joanne Layh

Members of Peachland Fire and Rescue Service crowd around the new bush truck.

Thank you to West Kelowna Fire Rescue, Summerland Fire Department, Lake Country Fire and Rescue, Kelowna Fire Department, BC Forest Service, the Emergency Operations Centre, The Canadian Disaster Animal Response Team, the RCMP, Emergency Social Services and volunteers for fighting the blaze and protecting our community.

Special thanks to the members of Peachland Fire and Rescue Service:

Brian Abrey, Wes Aigro, Brian Brooks, Cam Bryan, George Cain, Amy Catherwood, Jason Caudle, Tony Chadwick, Dennis Craig, Anthony Evans, Kayla Fish, Hank Guckuk, Tyler Hilland, Bill Hilland, Cori Jecks, Jonathan Kiekish, Bob Kryworuchka, Dennis Mack, Colton Macrae, Doryan Mash, George McFarlane, Zak Moshansky, James Ness, David Orchard, Gerry Prins, Dave Ross, Darin Scott, Dylan Sheppard, Rod Sheppard, Chuck Siggs, Greg Smith, James Springer, Sandy Springer, Andrew St. George, Matt Stoltz, Grant Topham, Peter Uitto, Daryl Wainwright, Willie Wainwright, and John Wakefield.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY

SERVICES Painting Services

Administrative Assistant

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TNI requires a full-time Administrative Assistant for the completion of a wide variety of administrative tasks within the marketing department. The successful individual will be responsible for a variety of typical administrative duties in addition to more complex functions and services, such as preparation of reports, and letters, completion of weekly spreadsheets, and completing travel arrangements. A mastery of the MS Office Suite of programs, particularly MS Excel is a must!

TNI offers competitive salary packages, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.

Interested applicants are asked to forward their resume along with 3 references with the phrase “Account Manager” in the subject line to opportunities@TNINetwork. com before July 30th. We thank everyone for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship

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

Call 763.5555 for more info.

For Rent

TNI offers competitive salary packages, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualified applicants should submit their resume and 3 references to opportunities@TNINetwork.com quoting “Administrative Assistant” in the subject line. Deadline for all applications is July 30th, 2010.

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Tents For Rent

EDGING EMERALD CEDARS Okanagan Grown SPECIAL!

RENT-A-TENT. 10 X 10 white pop-up tents for rent. All occasion protection from sun or showers. For bookings phone 250.767.2455 or email peachlandchamber@shawcable.com

For Rent Bright 1-bdrm suite, open-plan, in-suite laundry, sun deck, lake view, sep. entrance. N/S, N/P. Avail Sept 1 - May 1. $800/mo, inc. heat, light, cable. Call Rob 250.808.4106

For Rent Christian woman with lge 3-bed house wants to share her space with other Christian women. Beach Ave across from lake. Walk to shops, bus route nearby. $500/mo inc. internet & utils. Fully furn., use of laundry rm.

250.317.3217

FOR SALE Peachland United Church BARGAIN BIN SALE • Good clean clothing • Household items

Single family bungalow, 3 BR, 2 bath, dble attached garage, walking distance to lake, tennis, groceries post office.

Min. 12 mth lease, $1600/mo +DD, utils. Phone 1.403.815.0647

We accept donations on days that we are open.

For Rent

Please do not drop off any donations while we are closed.

Furnished carriage house. Like new. 1 BR, 1BM, 800 sq.ft. Beautiful view, cedar deck. Suitable for NS, quiet, single person. Shared utils. $900/mo + DD. Avail Aug 1. Call 250.767.6438

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Storage for Rent Do you need storage? We have 8’ x 10’ s and 8’ x 20’ s. Call Carleen at ALCar at 250.462.0065 - Summerland.

Storage For Rent STORAGE FOR RENT. Secure Downtown Location. 5 X 8’s and 10 x 16.

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Yard Care Hedge trimming, Grass cutting, Weeding etc. Call 250.767.3081

Want your home secure and cared for while you are away?

Peachland Home Watch David Matthew 250-767-0093

Applicants should have 2 years experience in an administrative role.

Account Manager TNI The Network Inc. is looking for an energetic and hardworking individual to join their Client Services team in the role of Account Manager. The Account Manager is primarily responsible for the delivery and day-to-day management (support, monitoring, tracking and assessment) of our face-to-face programs to ensure revenue targets are met and our clients do not have cause to complain. A mastery of the MS Office Suite of programs, particularly MS Excel, is a must!

Interior/exterior, new construction or re-paint. Ceilings, walls & woodwork.

Call GC Contracting for a free estimate 250.767.2701

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OPEN THURS. - SAT. 10 - 3 PM For Sale New Queen Orthopedic Pillow Top Mattress and box. New, still in plastic.

Cost $1250 - Must sell $350. King size $650. Can deliver. 250.488.4677.

6’ - 10 for $280 5’ - 10 for $189.50 4’ - 10 for $150 2 gal. - 20 for $135 1 gal. - 20 for $95 3’ Blue Spruce - 10 for $250 Volume Discounts Free Delivery Call Budget Nurseries Toll Free: 1-866-498-2189 For Sale Hobie Wave sailboat as new, Dolly, 3 sails (main, jib, spinnaker) $4,995. Zodiac Yachtline 8’ rib, little used, 6 HP Yamaha $2,495 o/b. Call 250.767.0260

For Sale 1988 Four Winns in excellent shape.

Sleeps four. Sink, stove, bathroom with shower, stereo, full camper top.

Great for fishing or just cruising the lake or ocean. Could be used for guided tours. $21,900 OBO. Call Pete at 1.250.566.1706

COMMERCIAL/ RETAIL FOR RENT For Rent Fantastic retail/commercial space for rent! This outstanding property boasts 4750 sq.ft., and 2 levels. Features include newly installed high-efficiency lighting, heating, air conditioning, alarm system, phone system, front counter and display shelving. Located at 13209 North Victoria Road, in the heart of downtown Summerland, this place is ready for business! For more information contact Lara at 1-888-843-4441

Home Improvements Dress up your home with crown moulding, new railing, upgrade trim and baseboard. Drywall repair and painting. Renovations. 25 years experience.

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WANTED Summerland Senior Hockey Club Summerland Sr. Hockey Club is looking for players & goalies for the Fall and Winter seasons - Mon., Wed., Fri., - 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Call Larry 250.494.7805 or Wayne 250.494.7460

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July 23, 2010

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Food For the Soul Family, Fun, and Sabbath Keeping Earlier this week my family and I participated in an Okanagan tradition. Every year we gather up all of our inflatables and head to Penticton to float down the canal connecting the Okanagan and Skaha Lakes.

We usually have a bit of a go of it at first.

We either agonize in the parking lot using hand-pumps to inflate our stuff in the heat of the day or we save our lungs and line up to get someone else to do it, for a questionable fee.

It’s kind of a lose-lose situation. We also often find ourselves playing a game of “hurry up and wait” while we send friends down to the other end of the canal to drop off a vehicle so we have a convenient way to get back home.

This time around was no exception; it took us over an hour after arriving at the canal to actually get into the water. Everyone ritualistically slathered on sunscreen and jumped awkwardly into our already semi-deflated

boats. Not I, although my machoism got the best of me. Halfway down the ride I started to wonder if someone was cooking bacon.

No, it was just my skin sizzling in the afternoon sun.

Now we could relax.

The best thing about floating down the canal is the time spent together as a family. Looking to have some family time? Try throwing the kids on some inner tubes, tying them all together (the tubes not the kids) and sit-

ting there while the current does its work.

What else can they do now but sit there and laugh and talk? And eat a crazy amount of snacks? And burn? And say, heaven forbid, that they’re bored?

I got to spend two hours interacting with my family. We talked about everything and nothing. At one point my oldest son kept asking me which “skater brands” were cool when I was a kid. I’m not sure if there were any skater brands when I was a

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kid. For that matter, I probably wasn’t cool enough to know! But the conversation led to questions about how I was raised, what grandma and grandpa were like to live with, and the choices that I made, good and bad, when I was his age. As I was answering the questions, all I could think was, why don’t we do this kind of thing more often?

Surveys have shown that when kids are asked what makes a happy family they respond that a happy family is one that spends time together.

It’s sad then that as a society we’re actually spending less time with our families than ever.

The danger of this is in the transitioning of family units from loving support networks where the nurturing of character takes place to a kind of pseudo social housing. The basic support apparatus may be in place, but a deeprooted connection, shared story and legacy is missing.

We have to be assertive when confronting the distractions that threaten family time.

Kids are busier than

ever with all their activities, and parents are often consumed with work. But if our children are suggesting that happiness is found in time spent together, we need to get more aggressive with re-prioritizing our schedules.

We can do this by adopting a Sabbath attitude for our families.

Sabbath is a time or day set aside to resist cultural norms and revel in the joys of life. When we adopt a Sabbath attitude we don’t allow outside pressures to dictate our time together. A Sabbath attitude reclaims time, allowing leisure to be food for our family’s soul.

Here are some ideas for incorporating this attitude into your family schedule. Try having a no-screen day. Shut off computers and TV’s and IPods, and plan to revel in the great outdoors together. Make sure to have family dinners together at least one meal a day, and revel in the stories your family has experienced throughout the week. Commit your family to a social justice project; instead of going to another movie, revel in the joy of helping others in your community.

Of course you can also float lazily down the canal in Penticton, roasting your collective bodies under the unforgiving sun of the Okanagan, but reveling in the time spent with the people you care most about. Now that’s a happy place.

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