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JULY 10, 2015

NEWS

The great burning

Campfire Ban

Province surpasses wildfire budget with season only a few months underway ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

editor@peachlandview.com with files from Richard McGuire

It’s been one of the busiest fire seasons in British Columbia’s recent history, and it’s still heating up.

According to provincial fire information officer Navi Saini, British Columbia has already

recorded twice as many wildfires as it did by this time last year, quite literally burning through its annual budget.

With fire season just beginning to get underway, Saini said officials are concerned, but not surprised that the province has already surpassed its $63-million firefighting

budget by $1.3 million.

According to B.C. Forests Minister Steve Thomson, there are still contingency funds to draw from, but in the meantime, the province will likely have to bring in resources from other provinces.

Since April 1, Saini says provincial fire officials have responded to 622 fires,

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compared with 321 in the same period last year, which cost the province about $30 million.

Saini continued that the 2014 fire season started off slower than this year’s, but season quickly in July with aggressive fires burning a total of 369,169 hectares, at a cost of $298 million.

The year before, the government spent $122 million fighting fires that burned 18,298 hectares.

Thomson says this year has been the earliest and most active fire season he can recall.

Over the weekend more than 50 new wildfires were reported across the province, bringing the current total to 866, and 2,200 square kilometres of burned timber.

Currently B.C. Wildfire Management has counted 184 active fires; of these, 103 are considered by

the branch to be fires of note – fires larger than 10 hectares, active or out.

Thomson says roughly 40 per cent of the fires currently being fought are considered to be human-caused.

As of Monday, 9 evacuation alerts and orders had been put into effect, impacting over 800 people.

Air quality advisories have been issued across the province and residents have been advised to avoid strenuous outdoor exercise or to remain indoors.

Emergency Social Services (ESS) support has been provided for over 200 people in B.C. due to the wildfires east of Kelowna and in Port Hardy.

While the number of fires in the Osoyoos area has diminished since lightning set off nearly a dozen See SEVERAL on page 6

As of July 3, all open burning, including campfires and fireworks, are prohibited throughout the majority of the province.

This prohibition, which will remain in place until further notice, is being taken to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.

This ban applies to: • open fires of any size, including campfires; • the use of fireworks, sky lanterns and tiki torches; • burning barrels or burning cages of any size or description; • the use of binary exploding targets (e.g., for rifle target practice); and • the use of air curtain burners (forced-air burning systems).

This prohibition does not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes. It also does not apply to a portable campfire apparatus with a CSA or ULC rating that uses briquettes, liquid or gaseous fuel, with a flame length of 15 centimetres or less.

Anyone found in contravention of an open burning prohibition may be issued a ticket for $345, required to pay an administrative penalty of $10,000 or, if convicted in court, fined up to $100,000 and/or sentenced to one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs.

To report a wildfire or unattended campfire, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone.

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NEWS

Mayor says councillors don’t always see eye to eye, but when it comes to representing the town they will always get the job done ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

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After a lengthy and arguably trivial discussion regarding whether or not to allow council members to bring their spouses to ride on the district float at the parade during the June 25 committee of the whole meeting, only Mayor Cindy Fortin and three councillors: Pam Cunningham, Mike Kent and Mario Vucinovic, could be seen happily waving from atop the float.

Veteran councillors Terry Condon and Peter Schierbeck opted to walk along the route, Schierbeck behind the float handing out pins, and Condon walked with the Peachland Boxing Club, with which he is affiliated, while Councillor Keith Thom chose to ride solo, but decked out his E-Bike in red and white to show his national pride.

Though the discussion on June 25 reportedly became visibly tense, it didn’t result in any apparent outcome and Mayor Fortin was the only member who ended up bringing her partner. When The View jokingly asked the mayor where the other spouses were, she lightheartedly replied, “they fell off,” in reference to safety concerns that had been raised during the aforementioned meeting in June.

In a brief follow-up discussion after the parade, Fortin, who admitted she still felt a bit flabbergasted about the discussion, told The View she felt the antagonistic tone of some of council’s more recent debates is indicative of what she calls a resistance to change

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from some members of the “old guard.”

Fortin reiterated that at the June 25 meeting, the email she sent suggesting the council members be allowed to include their spouses/partners in the festivities was intended to be kept between the council members, and didn’t think it had been an appropriate subject for discussion at a COTW meeting.

“I honestly can’t believe this issue was brought up here,” she told her colleagues after the discussion had been introduced.

In retrospect, she added, “we said we would be transparent, and I think that’s important, so the silver lining here is that we are still keeping true to our word,” she noted wryly.

“But I’m disappointed that such a minor issue was brought up at a council meeting when we have bigger things to discuss.” As for the Canada Day festivities, Fortin said she was thrilled with how the day went and was proud of how well council members represented the town throughout the day. “Overall I think everyone does their job and is positive when they’re out in the community.”

In regard to what as been noted by some members of the community to be an increasingly tense atmosphere at council and COW meetings, one councillor who requested not to be named remarked that perhaps the solution lies in humour.

“Maybe we should start doing what Keith Thom suggested at the beginning of his term,” the councillor joked. “We should start each meeting by holding hands and singing Kumbaya.”

PHOTOS ERIN CHRISTIE

MAYOR CINDY FORTIN, joined by her partner Larry and councillors Pam Cunningham, Mario Vucinovic and Mike

Kent, chose to ride on the district’s Canada Day float.

I’m disappointed that such a minor issue was brought up at a council meeting when we have bigger things to discuss.”

-Mayor Cindy Fortin

COUNCILLORS KEITH THOM, above; Peter Schierbeck, left; and Terry Condon (not pictured) work the crowds during the Canada Day festivities on July 1.

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JULY 10, 2015

OPINION

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It’s never too late to fall in love with a person, and with a country.”

- MONIKA SKEITH

Goodbye Constance!

This week, our salesperson Constance Roth is leaving us, but she’s not going far – she’s heading over to the Peachland Visitor Information Centre.

We’ll miss you, Constance, and we wish you all the best at your new job!

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Hats off for spectacular fireworks

Hats off to Dennis and all his crew for the spectacular fireworks for Canada Day 2015! Been here for over 20 years and that was the best ever.

I’m sure I’m not the only one impressed as I heard nothing but ahs and

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email editor@peachlandview.com wows all around me at the cenotaph. Thanks boys and girls for the wonderful show.

Orval Brownlee, Peachland

Medical clinic is apparently now walk-in only Believe me! I have just tried to make an appointment with our local doctors and all of a sudden the receptionist advised me I would have to wait a week before I could see a so-called family doctor that I was led to believe I had. Now it appears that our local medical clinic is a walk-in clinic and our local patients that have been looked after for many years

can go to hell.

Of course I was advised that the clinic is so busy that the change was necessary as they have 5,000 patients that come from other places than Peachland. So Peachlanders, you are out of luck.

Michael Read, Peachland.

Peachland’s speed limit should be slower Summerland’s speed limit for Highway 97 through town is 60km/h, in West Kelowna it is 50km/h – in Peachland it is 70 km/h. While some may think that 90km/h would be a reasonable speed limit through Peachland, we should restrict the speed in residential areas, with roadside play grounds and numerous intersections, to 50 km/h for consistency.

Also the use of speed cameras would be sensible through Peachland.

Summer season is here and already we hear and see accidents on Highway 97 below us – time to save life and slow the through traffic to a sensible speed. Also time to make this important highway bypass residential areas including Peachland, and be twinned in most rural areas.

Malcolm Johnson, Peachland

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NEWS

Peachland Habitat for Humanity build is in need of volunteers

ERIN CHRISTIE

ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

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Deborah Guthrie is looking for a few good men. Or women, for that matter.

Guthrie, who is the executive director for Habitat for Humanity’s Kelowna faction, told The View the Peachland build is well underway, and build coordinator Sloane More is in urgent need of volunteers to work on the charitable organization’s current build at 4912 Princeton Avenue.

This is the first of three affordable homes slated to be built on the property.

In November 2014, the District of Peachland agreed to donate the .73-acre municipally owned property formerly occupied by the Peachland food bank and Village Potters Guild, and waive numerous development fees and permits, Development Cost Charges (DCCs) and community amenity contributions, in order to help the organization provide affordable to homes to working families living in need.

To make this possible, Guthrie says families purchase their home from Habitat and make

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Though the recipient families are required to put in 500 hours of “sweat equity” as part of their payment plan, Guthrie says the involvement of community volunteers remains a key component of any Habitat project.

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JULY 10, 2015

NEWS

Big plans at Peachland Museum Peachland Historical Society planning to overhauls the Peachland Museum as part of heritage strategy TREVOR NICHOLS

REGIONAL REPORTER

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An overhaul of the Peachland Museum and republishing the seminal Peachland Memories history book are among 21 actions the Peachland Historical Society intends to undertake in coming years.

The volunteer organization responsible for the operation and upkeep of the Peachland Museum presented council with a heritage strategy June 9. Its members believe the strategy will help strengthen records of and increase interest in the town’s history.

“We thought that is was time to sort of re-think things. It’s been 35 years since the historical society was formed … and we think it’s time to revamp a little,” said long-time member Don Wigfield.

Wigfield explained that the 15-page document sets out steps both large and small that the society intends to carry out as it undertakes that revamp. While many can be carried out by the society’s volunteers, Wigfield explained that for some they will need cooperation from the District of Peachland.

The Peachland Historical Society is a completely volunteer organization, and, aside from money to hire a student intern each summer, has no budget. All the artifacts and exhibits have been donated and the museum is run exclusively by volunteers.

Its current location at the former Baptist church on Beach Avenue belongs to the district, which allows the historical society to use it rent-free.

The society presented their strategy to council June 9 so that everyone knows what its plans are.

“We wanted to produce this document so that everyone was on the same page; happily they are. Council was thrilled with this document, and endorsed it unanimously,” Wigfield said.

One of the biggest actions in the heritage strategy is a plan to “reorganize” the museum to “better tell the chronological tale of Peachland.”

According to Wigfield that reorganizing could take the form of a significant overhaul of the museum.

Wigfield admitted that the current layout of the museum can be disorienting to visitors and said organizing the artifacts into a more clear narrative would go a long way to solving that.

He painted a picture of a newly painted building with exhibits organized chronologically by decade and poster boards giving important information.

“We do have a vision of people being able to come into the museum and … seeing a poster board for each decade, with the artifacts that correspond to them,” he said. “It’s good the way it is, but I think we can try to get it to tell the story of Peachland a little better.”

Wigfield said that in order to compete such a renovation the society will need a significant amount of money, and that they hope to get that money from government grants. Wigfield believes that the federal government will be ready to shell out for historical projects as Canada’s 150th anniversary nears.

Another of the society’s major focuses will be reorganizing and republishing many of the books that chronicle Peachland’s roads, history and families.

The society hopes to update and re-release popular titles like Peachland Memories and The Roads of Peachland.

Wigfield himself is in the process of completing a short chronological history of Peachland, which the heritage

strategy identified as a long-needed addition to historical records of the town.

The report also suggests that additional signage around town could do a lot to engage people with the town’s history.

While signage in town is one of the projects that will require cooperation and most likely financial compensation from the District of Peachland, Wigfield stressed that the society did not come to council June 9 begging for cash.

He believes that many of the projects can be done by the society itself, and stressed the importance of the organization’s self-sufficiency.

“It’s our responsibility to not necessarily run to the municipality every time we need something,” he said.

He said that timelines for the various actions will vary, and that the society is still in the early stages of planning.

In fact, he said, members haven’t yet even sat down to prioritize actions, a process he hopes Peachland Council will be a part of.

“Different things will happen at different times, but we expect it will all get done eventually.”

Several wildfires are still burning throughout the Okanagan Valley Continued from page 2

small fires on June 27-28, the seriousness of some fires has increased.

Fire danger ratings in the South Okanagan were considered “high” as of noon Monday, with some areas classed as “extreme.”

Fires at Newby Lake and Ashnola Road, both to the west of Osoyoos, are now classed as “wildfires of note,” in addition to the Huckleberry fire between Joe

Rich and Kelowna by Highway 33.

The Newby Lake fire in Snowy Protected Area south of Keremeos was estimated as 588 hectares as of Sunday night and had jumped the border into Washington State.

This fire is believed to be caused by lightning and was discovered on Thursday, July 2, the B.C. Wildfire Management Branch said.

As of late Sunday,

it was completely uncontained, though no buildings were involved. Smoke from this fire is visible in the South Okanagan.

“The majority of resources for this fire have been reallocated to other high-priority fires in the Okanagan,” the Wildfire Management Branch said in a bulletin. “This fire will continue to be monitored and resources assigned as they become available.”

The Ashnola Road

fire is north of the Ashnola River to the west of Keremeos. It is believed to be human-caused and as of Monday morning it covered about 100 hectares.

The B.C. Wildfire Service was using helicopters and firefighters to slow the fire’s advance to the north. This fire, discovered on Saturday, also was completely uncontained. No buildings were involved.

As of Monday, there were 41 people on the site working to control it.

The Huckleberry fire east of Kelowna, which was discovered last Friday, is now considered completely contained.

There were homes located nearby and at one time there was an evacuation order, but that has now been rescinded.

Size of the fire as of Monday morning was estimated at 55 hectares.

In addition, a 70-hectare fire at Hunter Creek west of Osoyoos is still active, though it is not classed as a fire of note. That fire was

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caused by lightning and was discovered on June 27.

Last week a crew with a helicopter bucketing water was working at the site, said Melissa Klassen, fire information officer with the Kamloops Fire Centre of B.C. Wildfire Service.

Other fires to the east of Osoyoos Lake have now been extinguished.

Similarly, a cluster of fires near Spotted Lake, Kruger Mountain and Blue Lake were responded to by air tankers on June 28 and are no longer a threat.

Klassen said the fire ban is being driven largely by the dry conditions and the number of lightning-caused fires.

When fire crews have to respond to human-caused fires, it diverts valuable resources and people from the work on naturally occurring fires, she said.

With warmer, dryer conditions, the fire danger rating can rise very quickly, she said.

As of Monday, there were 184 active wildfires throughout the province, with nine evacuations

alerts affecting more than 800 homes, the B.C. Wildfire Service said in a news release.

Campfire bans are now in place throughout the province. Failure to abide by the Wildfire Act, including open burning restrictions, can result in a $345 fine. If damage is caused to Crown land or grassland through arson or recklessness, fines are up to $1 million or three years in prison.

In addition to campfires, the ban that came into effect Friday applies to open fires of any size including industrial burning, fireworks, tiki torches, sky lanterns and burning barrels.

It does not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes or to a portable campfire apparatus with a CSA or ULC rating that uses briquettes, liquid fuel or gaseous fuel as long as the height of the flame is less than 15 cm (six inches).

To report a wildfire or open burning violation, call 1-800663-5555 or *5555 on a cellphone.

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FEATURE

Meet Canada’s newest citizen

Peachland woman proud to be one of 90 new citizens sworn in on July 2

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ERIN CHRISTIE

It’s never too late to fall in love with a person, and with a country.”

EDITOR

editor@peachlandview.com

Standing proudly in front of friends and family, Monika Skeith’s dream became a reality.

On July 2, Skeith, 68, a Peachlander for 10 years, finally became a Canadian citizen, a moment she had been fantasizing about since she was a child.

“When I was growing up in Duisburg [Germany] we would hear stories about what Canada was like, and I wanted to see it so badly,” a beaming Skeith told the crowd gathered at the Peachland Legion for a celebratory luncheon held in her honour last Thursday afternoon.

“When I finally came to visit Canada for the first time in the 1990s for work, I fell in love.” In fact, Skeith says it was love that eventually brought her here to stay.

Seated amongst 22 of her dearest friends, each of whom were decked out in their finest red and white attire to mark the occasion, with Alan, her husband of nearly a decade, beside her, Canada’s newest patriot stressed the importance of following one’s heart.

“Even after I visited, I always thought about how wonderful it would be to live here, fortunately I had friends here in Peachland that I could come back and visit,” she began.

“Ten years ago I was visiting a friend and she introduced me to a friend of hers

ERIN CHRISTIE

SURROUNDED BY NEARLY two dozen of her friends and neighbours, Monika Skeith celebrated

her Canadian citizenship.

who was also German, he has become one of my dearest friends, and he introduced me to Alan. “ Even though they hadn’t known each other very long, Skeith said when she met Alan, who moved to Peachland from Vancouver 20 years ago, she decided life was “too short” to wait and chose to relocate permanently. The pair were married shortly after.

For Skeith, it couldn’t have worked out better.

“It’s never too late to fall in love with a person or with a country,” she told The View.

“I’m very lucky.”

Lucky indeed. Prior to meeting Alan, Skeith worked in the fashion industry, often traveling between Paris, London and Vancouver. When she left the fashion

- Monika Skeith

industry, Skeith began writing columns and novels, several of which have been published. She intends to continue writing, but will proudly now categorize herself as a Canadian author.

But Skeith isn’t the only new resident that will don a flag pin every July 1. She was one of approximately 90 people, hailing from 29 countries, to participate in the citizenship ceremony at the Kelowna courthouse last Thursday morning.

To prepare for the ceremony, each prospective Canadian had to pass language, residency and Canadian knowledge tests.

She said taking the citizenship oath was one of the proudest moments of her life so far.

“I will never forget where I came from, but you know, I love Peachland. I love the people, and I love this country. In becoming a Canadian it’s like becoming a new person.”

“Everyone comes from somewhere, and now I can say I come from Canada,” she smiled.

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PEACHLAND VIEW OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Annick Stoltz presents 17-year-old student Cole Smith with the bursary on July 7.

The Peachland View was very impressed with all of our high school graduates this year, and we believe they will do great things.

Though it was difficult to choose the recipient of the Peachland View bursary for $345, as all of the applicants were excellent, we selected 17-year-old Mount Boucherie Secondary School student Cole Smith.

This fall Cole plans to pursue his Bachelor’s Degree in jazz studies at Capilano University in Vancouver.

In his bursary application Cole told us he was passionate about music and that it has contributed “greatly” to who he is today.

Cole’s goal is to pursue a career as a high school music teacher so he can provide youth with opportunities similar to the ones he had growing up.

“When I begin my career teaching music, I will be doing more than just teaching,” Cole wrote in his application.

“I will be teaching students how to communicate, collaborate, and listen to each other in a musical environment.”

He says has ambition is to create a lasting impact on the world by teaching music and all the benefits associated with it. We wish you all the best in your endeavours, Cole. Good luck!

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250-769-9109 112-2476 Westlake Rd., West Kelowna V1Z 2V2

www.KelownaVet.ca

West Kelowna’s Full Service Small Animal Hospital

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:30 pm Saturday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

11 a.m.

Heritage Park Beach Ave

Peachland Sportsmen’s Association F O R C O N S E R VAT I O N O F F I S H A N D W I L D L I F E

An innovative program of the BC Wildlife Federation uniquely developed for Persons with Disabilities

for information call

250-767-2287

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Medical Services Directory Chiropractors Dr. Peter Stapleton Dr. Todd A. Penner

Massage Therapists Catherine Gnius, RMT Nick Berry, RMT

peachlandchiropractic.ca

4403 2nd St, Peachland

778-479-3232 Dentists Dr. Don MacRae Dr. Phil Kachanoski Dr. Karl Oppenheim Dr. Peter Cormillot Dr. Jeff Krawchuk

Peachland Dental Centre TREVOR NICHOLS

KEITH FIELDING (RIGHT) shows off his newly purchased print alongside Director of the Peachland Arts Council Janet Hornseth (centre) and photographer Chris Byrd (left)

at the Peachland Community Art Gallery on July 7. The print was part of a tribute to Nepal displayed at the council’s “Captured Images” exhibit in May, and proceeds from its sale were combined with visitor contributions to make up a more than $500 donation that the Peachland Arts Council plans to give to the Red Cross.

HERE FOR SENIORS Travel benefits for those ages 50 and up

other ways to secure deals on travel and other services.

• Do some networking.

Fellow seniors who log in to chat rooms or who are members of social clubs may have the inside scoop on agebased travel deals.

Learn the ropes from others who have been there before you and take notes on which companies offer the best deals.

• Read the fine print.

Understand the details of senior discounts and compare them to other promotions offered to anyone, regardless of age. You may be able to get a better deal or combine offers if

you’re not locked into a senior plan. Also, check the dates when deals are valid to ensure you can travel when you want to.

• Always carry proof of age. Whether it is a driver’s license, passport, or birth certificate, carry proof of your age at all times.

You do not want to miss out on a discount because you cannot verify you are 50 or older. Though being mistaken as younger could be a boost to your ego, it will not benefit your bottom line.

• Explore airline perks. Men and women 55 and older may be eligible for “golden-agers” discounts at

major airlines. Such deals are not typically advertised, so you may need to speak with an airline representative to secure the discount. Seniors also can request special services, such as baggage assistance, priority seating and a ride to the gate, at the airport.

• Try negotiating with vendors. If you cannot find a senior discount, consider negotiating with vendors

for deals. Local hotels or businesses may prove more flexible than national chains.

It never hurts to ask for a senior discount.

• Embrace flexibility in scheduling.

Unlike students or business travelers, seniors tend to have freedom with regard to the days of the week when they can travel.

You have the flexibility to go and come as you please without having to coordinate

Beach Ave Medical Clinic Pre-booked Appointments Preferred for routine visits and regular check-ups Walk-ins Welcome for tourists, unexpected illness, and emergencies

Catering to the fine senior citizens of Peachland

One of the best things about aging is being able to enjoy the fruits of your labour without as many obligations as you might have had when you were a younger adult.

For example, many men and women have a lot more freedom to travel once they turn 50.

Many of today’s older adults have a wealth of discretionary time, and those who focused on retirement planning from an early age have the money to fund a recreational lifestyle.

Travel companies and other businesses understand that baby boomers and other seniors are valuable customers and are rolling out the red carpet with a bevy of discounts and perks.

All consumers need to do is inquire about such benefits. When in doubt, log on to the company’s website or give their customer service department a call.

Here are some

250-767-6411

with vacation time or school breaks. Use this to your advantage and travel during off-peak times when crowds will be small and rates may be lower.

Don’t feel down if you’re approaching another milestone birthday.

Entering into your golden years gives you access to a variety of perks and discounts that can save you time and money on travel.

250-767-3432 OPEN Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm Closed Sat. & Sun. July 1 - Sept. 1

FREE HEARING TEST

Tom Millar, RHIP Hearing Care Professional

778-754-1424 Every Tuesday by appt.

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WHAT’S ON

COMING EVENTS

PEACHLAND FARMERS AND CRAFTERS MARKET 10am-2pm

THE LITTLE SCHOOLHOUSE off Fourth Street will feature three local artists this week, Jo-Anne Legree, Sharon Fitch and Jaine Buse. Be sure to visit and view their work, Thursday to Saturday. 11-4pm

FISHING IS FOREVER July 18, Heritage Park. The Peachland Sportsmen’s Association provides people with disabilities the opportunity to learn how to fish.

until September 27, Heritage Park. Friendly farmers, artists and craftsmen in a beautiful park setting.

Food, fun and entertainment.

PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10am, United Church

ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP 10am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

VARIETY SINGERS 9:30am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

Activity Centre

CARPET BOWLING

FITNESS ROOM

TAI CHI 12-1pm, 50+

10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

Activity Centre

MINI TRIPS 1-4pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. $5/member. Tween (ages 9-12). Pre-registration required by calling 250-767-2515.

NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre

GENTLE YOGA, 1:152:15pm, 4th St. Place

RATTLESNAKE ISLAND SWIM August

PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 service

8, 6:45am. Consists of two swimming events: a one-way, 3.1 km swim across Okanagan Lake, from Rattlesnake Island to Peachland, and a more demanding 7km outand-back swim that loops around the back of Rattlesnake Island.

Race packages will be available on Friday, August 7th only, between 5-7pm, at Swim Bay in Peachland. rattlesnakeislandswim. com

fellowship 11:30am, 4204 Lake Ave.

3:30pm (Novice), community centre

SUNDAY TEA 1-4pm

BRIDGE (ALL LEVELS)

SUNDAYS

2-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre

MEAT DRAW 2-4pm,

50+ Activity Centre

7:30am-5pm, community centre

YOGA ADVANCED BEGINNERS 8-9am, 50+ Activity Centre. $5 drop-in per class

INDOOR WALKING

JERRY DOBER BREAKFAST 8am-11am, Peachland Wellness Centre. Everyone welcome!

PICKLEBALL 1:30-

on the patio of the Little Schoolhouse off Fourth Street.

FITNESS ROOM

DROP-IN TIME 2-4pm, YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6-8 pm, 4th St Place

WOOD CARVERS CLUB 7-9pm, 50+ Activity Centre

TUESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 7:30am-5pm, community centre

FLOW YOGA 9-10am,

FITNESS TRAIL GUIDED TOUR 10am. Call 250767-2133 to register for your spot

LUNCHABLES 10:301pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. $5/ member (ages 6-12) Pre-registration required by calling 250-767-2515.

AA 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre

TWEEN BEACH BLAST 1-3pm. (ages 9-12) Meet at Swim Bay.

FRIENDSHIP TUESDAY/ MOVIE 1-3:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL 1:303:30pm, (3.75-4.5), community centre

TEEN BEACH BLAST 3-5pm. (ages 13+) Meet at Swim Bay.

TWEEN DROP-IN & MULTI-SPORTS 3-8pm,

PICKLEBALL 9:05-

PEACHLAND SPARKS AND BROWNIES 5:45-

11:05am (3.0-3.5), community centre

7pm, community centre

Places of Faith Peachland United Church 4421 4th Street

250-767-2206

Grace Lutheran Church 1162 Hudson Road West Kelowna, B.C. 250-769-5685

Vacation Bible School July 6 - 10, 9am - noon Age 3 through grade 6 Join us on: Moses and the Ten Commandments

Sunday Services Contemporary Worship Service 9 a.m.

Traditional Worship

“Let Us Worship Together”

Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Tuesday Morning

9:30 a.m. Study, Coffee & Conversation Office Hours 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Monday to Friday

Rev. Robin Graves

Sunday School

4th Street & Brandon Ave

250-767-3131 www.stmargaretspeachland.org

Activity Centre. $5 drop-in per class.

TAI CHI – PWC 9:30am-

INDOOR WALKING

11am, Rotary Pavilion

8-9am, community centre

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10am-12pm,

PICKLEBALL 9:05-

Peachland Wellness Centre

11:05am, (1.0-2.75), community centre

AEROBICS AND MORE 9:30-10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

PINCUSHION HIKE AND YOGA 9:30am. Call Dawn 250-878-6342

CHESS 1:15-3:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre

BRIDGE (ALL LEVELS) 2-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre

DROP-IN TIME 2-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre

BAT CHAT 2:30pm, Peachland Visitor Centre in the Historic Primary School. All ages welcome

TWEEN COOKING NIGHT 5-7:30pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12

LIONS DEN MEETING 7pm. 2nd week: 6th Ave. Police Station.

4th week: community centre. Dan 250-7679034

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7pm, Peachland Museum

IRON AND SILK EXERCISE 10:45am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

PEACHLAND ROTARY CLUB MEETING 12pm, Gasthaus Pub

AA 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre TWEEN BEACH BLAST 1-3pm. (ages 9-12) Meet at Swim Bay.

PICKLEBALL 1:303:30pm, (3.75-4.5), community centre TEEN BEACH BLAST 3-5pm. (ages 13+) Meet at Swim Bay.

TWEEN DROP-IN 3-5:30pm, meet at Peachland Elementary. Ages 9-12

MEAT DRAW 4-5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

TWEEN TRIPS 5:308pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12. $5/member/ trip. Pre-registration is required by calling 250-767-2515 BINGO , 6:45pm, 50+ Activity Centre

FRIDAYS FITNESS ROOM 7:30am-5pm, community centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9am, community centre

FLOW YOGA 9:4510:45am, 4th St. Place BRIDGE CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 10am-noon, community centre

FIRED UP FRIDAYS 10:30-1pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. (ages 6-12)

ART CLASS 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL 1:303:30pm, (3.0-3.5), community centre YOUTH BEAT THE HEAT 1:30-4:30, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. (ages 13+)

LEGO TIME 3-4pm, Peachland Library.

Open to all ages FUSION FRIDAYS 4-8pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club.

Ages 13+

LADIES SNOOKER 5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

SATURDAYS CARPET BOWLING 10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

BAT CHAT 2:30pm, Peachland Visitor Centre in the Historic Primary School. All ages welcome

MEAT DRAW 3-5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

YOUTH DROP-IN 3-5pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club.

Ages 6-12

YOUTH ZONE 6-9pm, 13+, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 6-12 3-5pm

Melita and July DARK HORSE 17 Dance • 7pm - late

(P.A.O.C.)

Sunday Worship 3 pm

“Going Up To The House of the Lord” - Psalm 122.

Pastor David Laity 778-478-2446

Service 10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m. Ages 2 thru to Grade 6 www.gracelutherankelowna.com

YOGA 8-9am, 50+

PEACHLAND BOARDWALK 9:30am

YOUTH DROP-IN 3:30-

PICKLEBALL 9:05-

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

9-10:15am, 50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12

4th St Place

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7:30am-5pm, community centre

WORKSHOP WEDNESDAYS 3-4:30pm,

8pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+

7:30am-5pm, community centre

E-A-S-Y CORE

meet at Peachland Elementary. Ages 9-12

8-9am, community centre 11:05am (3.0-4.0), community centre

FITNESS ROOM

Activity Centre

WEDNESDAYS

10am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank

MONDAYS

THURSDAYS

BRIDGE (EXPERIENCED) 7pm, 50+

Margaret’s Anglican Church

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30am, 50+

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

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

4464 4th Street (St. Margaret’s Anglican Church building)

Office Hours - Tue, Wed, Thur 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Hall rental contact Doreen 250-767-2132 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.

Rev. Elaine Diggle

all are welcome

Angee’s Kitchen full menu 11 – 7 Tues.-Sat. and 9 – 5 Sundays Closed at 2 pm Wednesdays

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Classifieds

Call 250 767 7771 or email admin@peachlandview.com

IN MEMORIAM

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Community notiCes

NOTICES

Edmund Robert Puttner

Full-Time Sales Representative

Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship

PRODUCT RECALL

June 15, 2015

required for the Peachland View.

Some sales experience in print media would be considered relevant and appropriate training will be provided.

It is with deep sadness that the family of Edmund Robert Puttner announce his passing at the age of 82 on the 15 day of June 2015 at his rest home Westview in Penticton, British Columbia.

Edmund was born in the Southern Moravian Region of Czechoslovakia, now known as the Czech Republic during a tumultuous time.

Spirited away with his mother to Canada at the end of WWII by his father who remained behind and died during the end of the Nazi occupation. Edmund was instilled from birth with the quintessential ideal: family is all.

He was an avid orcharder and dedicated his life to his family’s orchard in the Okanagan, a sprawling wonderland of fruit trees, perched on the cliffs of Lake Okanagan. He relished family visits and any opportunity to share his wealth of knowledge and sense of adventure with the next generation, whether it was showing them how to perfectly pick and split a peach, running his old 1950’s tractor down to the candy shop along the Okanagan Cliffs or showing his young cousins how to properly pack his favourite pipe.

He retired from the orchard business in 1993 due to declining health and began a retirement in Keremeos, fostering elderly farm dogs on his small property. He is predeceased by his parents Juliana (née Jedlicka), Edmund Puttner and beloved cousin Kay Hart Brett. He is survived by his cousins, Priscilla and Charlotte Brett, Betty, Seth and Noah Giuliano and May Hart.

Funeral Services will be held at Providence’s Summerland Chapel 13205 Rosedale Avenue, Summerland, British Columbia on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 11:00 AM with interment to follow at Canyon View Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Keremeos Animal Shelter in Edmund’s name. Condolences may be directed to the family through www.providencefuneralhomes.com (250) 494-7752 “Every Life Tells A Story”

Base plus commission and a car allowance. Must have reliable car.

The successful candidate would be required to spend time in West Kelowna as well as the Peachland area.

Interested candidates should forward a resume to: lbolton@aberdeenpublishing.com prior to Friday, July 17th.

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Celebration of life for Eileen Corbett July 11th 1-4pm 3972 Desert Pines Ave. Friends welcome

Announcements Birthday Celebration Join us in celebrating Noel Witt Ekrol’s 80th birthday Saturday July 18th at The Wellness Centre, 2-4pm

Business services Handyman Semi retired carpenter with 35 years experience.

Interior finishing + spindle rails.

Also exterior painting.

Ask for Stuart. 250-7676662 Renosense Home Repair Ltd. Renovations including dry walling, textured ceilings etc. Decks, tiling, no job too small.

Call Eric 250 317 6570

Promote your local activity Send the information for your Peachland event to designer@peachland.com

CommerCial SpaCe Renovations are now complete and our lakeview private spaces are ready for move in! Located in the heart of downtown Peachland across the street from Okanagan lake new offices/smaller spaces for local artists, nail techs, tattooists, tech services, offices etc... prices starting at $550.00/month, including all basic utilities and kitchen use. This prime location just off well manicured Beach Avenue offers a unique opportunity for a small business/home business that requires a space with easy access for the public to conduct business. Long or short term rentals are available, only 3 spaces left. Call Nicky Hazle at 250-767-6464

Community notiCes Peachland United Church

BARGAIN BIN

We very much appreciate your donation.

Unbreakables: anytime in our drop box.

Breakables: Wednesday morning and Thursday-Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Follow us on Twitter! @PeachlandView

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

Call 250-763-5555 for more info.

For Sale - MiSc For Sale Power Washer 200 bar Chainsaw gas 16 inches $100.00 each 250-7672870 Boat Slip for sale or lease Please call 250-8697060 Emerald Cedars direct from Okanagan grower. Acclimatized for this area.

SPECIAL 6’ tall - 10/$300 Delivery and planting available Call George at Budget Nurseries 250-498-2189 or email georgedemelo@mail.com You Pick Cherries Sprayed only once .99 lb. Please call 250-7672837

Free Black Futon Good condition, free to Pick up. 250-300-9303

GaraGe SaleS

Garage Sale 4020 Beach Ave 8am to 3pm Saturday July 11th Furniture, misc, household items, clothing.

Lost Lost Bike Tuesday June 30th, 12th and Beach Ave. Black 21 speeds woman’s bike with black saddle bag. Please call 250767-6228

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? Arthritic Conditions/ COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dressing?

Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply Today For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

Kidde Canada in conjunction with Health Canada has announced a voluntary recall to replace certain Kidde black plastic valve disposable fire extinguishers.

ABC and BC-rated fire extinguishers manufactured between July 23, 2013 and October 15, 2014 could be affected.

If you believe you may have one of these fire extinguishers please contact Kidde Canada at 1-844-833-6394 (8am - 5pm) Mon-Fri or visit www.kiddecanada.com and click “Safety Notice.”

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GREAT CANADIAN Dollar Store franchise opportunities are available in your area.

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CAREER TRAINING M E D I C A L TRANSCRIPTIONISTS are in huge demand!

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES GPRC, Fairview Campus requires a Heavy Equipment Technician Instructor to commence August 15, 2015. Caterpillar experience will be an asset. Visit our website at: https://www.gprc. ab.ca/careers.

M E D I C A L TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career!

Employers have work-athome positions available.

Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-athome career today!

HELP WANTED HOUSE PARENTS for Children’s Residence.

Looking to contract a couple to support children in a live-in home setting. Go to www. inclusionpr.ca – careers for more information or 604.485.6411.

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Choose your province or all across Canada. Best value. Save over 85% compared to booking individually. www. communityclassifieds. ca or 1-866-669-9222.

STEEL BUILDINGS STEEL BUILDINGS...

“OUR BIG 35TH ANNIVERSARY SALE” 20X20 $4500. 25X24 $5198. 30X30 $7449.

32X36 $8427. 40X46 $12140. One end Wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www. pioneersteel.ca.

Browse our Classifieds online on our website! www.peachlandview.com

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Lots of summer fun to be had at the Peachland Boys and Girls Club PATRICIA BARROWS CONTRIBUTOR

The beaches in Peachland are a great place to spend time with friends and family and are also the perfect spot for teens to have the opportunity to try a new activity!

From July 15 to August 12, youth ages 13-16 can sign up for our new program, Water and Wellness, where they will learn how to kayak and stand up paddle board. A nutritious snack will be provided. Space is limited,

contact us to register.

It seems like another school year has flown by! The staff at the Peachland Boys and Girls Club would like to congratulate all kids and teachers for a successful school year, especially Preschool, Grade 6, Grade 9, and Grade 12 graduates!

On June 19 we held our preschool graduation and year-end celebration at Heritage Park, complete with songs, a story, and even a dump truck for families to check out.

Despite the wind

Peachland

and youth.

Summer day camp runs Monday to Friday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m., where school aged children can come to the club and take part in fun activities such as creating awesome crafts, participate in out trips to various Okanagan attractions, spend time playing games with friends and enjoy a nutritious afternoon snack.

Pre-registration is required, contact the club for rates and to register. Some of the fun things planned in July include a trip to the Myra Canyon

making it hard for kids to hold on to their graduation hats and certificates, it was a wonderful morning for families to spend time together before summer vacation.

Now that kids have finished another school year, thoughts have turned to what to do over the summer.

Peachland is such a great place to be, especially in July and August, with so many activities for people of all ages! Here at the Peachland Boys and Girls Club we have a number of great programs for children

Adventure Park and a visit to the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club’s Camp ArrowFlight where kids will be able to try archery and check out the other cool activities offered at camp.

We are also offering a variety of drop-in recreational activities for children and teens, many of which are low cost and some are even free with your child’s $10/year membership!

Programs include tween mini trips, tween and teen beach days, drop in programs for kids ages 6-12 and more. Membership packages can be picked up at the club any time and summer program calendars will be available at the club and on our Facebook page.

Take a moment to visit the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club website at www.

boysa ndg i rl sclubs . ca to learn about the great programs and services and special events offered across the Valley.

Our Facebook page, Peachland YC, includes program information and some of the fun things we’ve been up to. We also invite people to come by and check out our club anytime to meet the staff and pick up our program and activity calendars.

Service Directory

Advertising is a key element to any business’ success, but especially for a home-based business. Although other businesses are often located in high-profile areas, home-based businesses are usually located in residential areas with limited traffic. Advertisement is crucial. Peachland View is a community paper able to provide total market coverage in Peachland, a promise no other newspaper can make.

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ERIN CHRISTIE

TELUS OFFICIALS PRESENT the Peachland Community Arts Council (PCAC) board

with a cheque for $5,000 following the PCAC’s monthly meeting at the Peachland Community Policing Office on July 3. The grant, which is presented to the PCAC

by Telus for the second consecutive year, will be used to fund a series of free arts workshops for local children. The workshops, which are sponsored by Telus and the PCAC, are facilitated by the Peachland Boys and Girls Club, and will run throughout the summer. Workshops cover a range of arts, including music, dance, visual art and more. To find out more or register your child for a workshop watch The View’s Coming Events page or contact the Peachland Boys and Girls Club.

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With 3 bedrooms, den and 2½ bathrooms, this Santa Fe style development offers a relaxed lifestyle with urban convenience, located minutes away from all amenities, including Okanagan Lake!

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2183 Alvarado Trail, West Kelowna - This grade level entry, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home, located in Sonoma Pines is a short walk to local shopping, beaches and surrounding golf course. The entry level offers a great bedroom or den option with a 4 piece bath, laundry, family and games room, plus 273 square feet unfinished. MLS®10100698

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4123 Ponderosa Drive, Peachland - Exceptional living in this 5 bedroom 4 bath lakeview home, private yard, large workshop, RV parking, fully fenced with dog run on a .50 acre lot and many more updates, must be seen. The house has gas fireplace, intercom system, hardwood floors, updated granite in kitchen and bathrooms and much more.

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3505 Witt Place, Peachland - Featuring 3 bedrooms plus den and 2½ bathrooms along with plenty of living space for the whole family. Beautiful hardwood floors, crown moulding and plantation shutters adorn the living, dining and family rooms. A spacious sun deck provides the perfect place to savour the Okanagan weather.

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5648 Beach Avenue, Peachland Substantially renovated, semi-waterfront home boasting a 3238 sq ft main residence, plus 720 sq ft possible carriage house & 723 sq ft artist studio, on a private 0.55 acre parcel with an beautiful views of Okanagan Lake.

Detached, extra large garage ‘possible carriage house’ with stunning lake views. MLS®10090951

6428 Stuart Crescent, Peachland - Spend the summer sipping wine in the evenings on your deck over looking the lake all the way to Naramata. Breathtaking Lake Views on the fabulous 3 bed,3 bath home on a quiet no thru street in Beautiful Peachland BC. Welcome Home to 6428 Stuart Cres. Great family home already has a new roof in the last 3 years, has great hardwood and tile & private back yard and a single car garage with a huge storage room in behind it or a shop?

MLS® 10101355

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#8, 2589 Whitworth Road, West Kelowna - This spectacular Pebble Beach town home offers 4 beds plus den and 3 baths with more than 3400 sqft of indoor living space. This stunning waterfront property boasts panoramic views of Okanagan Lake. Enjoy outdoor living from the 1148 sqft patio.

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6312 Renfrew Road, Peachland - Cute updated lake view home featuring 3 beds, 2 full baths, 1490 sq ft, low maintenance landscaping all located on .33 acre in quaint little Peachland.

Beautiful, private, no step rancher with open concept and clean as a whistle! Well manicured tired gardens with fruit trees and so much more! Updates throughout including brand new roof. Why settle for anything less!

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$759,000 • 6146 Gillam Crescent Executive home in a quiet area with wonderful lake views, well maintained 4 bedrooms & den, just under 4000 sq ft, 4 car garage with a connecting office great to run a home based business from, car restoration etc, extra parking, large generous room sizes, sound system wired through, 2 gas fireplaces, hot tub room, cul-de-sac location.

MLS®10102205 Call Cecile for a FREE MARKET EVALUATION

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