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CHAMBER PLANS A NEW YEAR BAT COUNTS GEAR UP FOR YEAR BOOK EXCHANGE FEEDS BRAINS Peachland Chamber of Commerce plans to turn over a new leaf 3

Watch for the Okanagan’s diverse, though declining, species of bats this summer 8-9

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Couple seeking information after hit and run ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

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The sun was just beginning to set on May 26 as Robin Walley left his Beach Avenue home to go for his nightly bicycle ride along the waterfront. Robin says he made it roughly one block from his home when he felt a jolt from behind and was launched into the air, landing a few feet from his mountain bike. That’s all he remembers.

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When I looked down the street I saw my husband in the middle of the road covered in blood, I was in shock.”

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PEACHLAND RESIDENT ROBIN WALLEY sustained a concussion and 40 stitches after reportedly being knocked off his bicycle during an evening ride down Beach Avenue on May 26.

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“They say I was unconscious, but I don’t know for how long,” Robin said in an interview with The View on June 1. Robin added that when he came to, four witnesses had come to his aid and told him they had called an ambulance as well as the RCMP. According to Robin’s wife, Monique, witnesses saw a vehicle speed by just before Robin was discovered on the ground. “Someone was nice enough to bring my husband’s bike back to the house and tell me something had happened,” Monique explained. “When I looked down the street I saw my husband in the middle of the road covered in blood. I was in shock.” Robin was taken to Kelowna General Hospital See RESIDENT WORRIED on page 7

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JUNE 5, 2015

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Resident hopes council will flip the switch on light pollution ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

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What might just seem like a local flareup of photo-sensitivity is actually a growing continent-wide clash over shared urban space, according to one resident. Vicki Molloy, a resident of nearly 20 years, chose to live in Peachland for the same reason most do: its natural beauty and relative tranquility. The married mother of three knew it wasn’t quite a wilderness retreat she would be living in on Aitkens Road, but she did not expect to be “assaulted by light” night after night. Though her windows are covered, Molloy feels she and her family are confronted with blasts of light from the street lamps below and it’s a problem she would like to see addressed. Molloy believes light pollution is compromising her quality

of life as well the lives of others, and after some deliberation, decided to bring her concern to council. “I want to help others who may be suffering,” Molloy told council members during their com-

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ing, there are three main types of light pollution; glare, (unshielded lighting), light trespass (unwanted light entering one’s property, for example, by shining unwanted light into a bedroom window

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mittee of the whole (COTW) meeting on May 26. “It’s just so unnecessary, and it’s such an easy fix.” Light pollution, Molloy continued, is defined as excessive, misdirected, or obtrusive artificial light and has become a growing problem that has far-reaching consequences. Clinically speak-

Vicki Molloy, resident

of a person trying to sleep), and skyglow (the combination of all the reflected light and upward-directed (unshielded) light escaping up into the sky that can typically be seen over populated areas.) Too much light pollution, Molloy explained, washes out starlight in the night sky, interferes with astronomical research,

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turnal wildlife, has adverse health effects and wastes energy. According to the Association of the Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA), a affiliate of the National Science Foundation, light pollution is harmful in the following ways: • Disrupting ecosystems: light pollution can confuse the migratory patterns of animals, alter competitive interactions of animals, change predator-prey relations, and cause physiological harm. • Adverse health effects: many species, especially humans, are dependent on natural body cycles called circadian rhythms and the production of melatonin, which are regulated by light and dark (e.g., day and night). If humans are exposed to light while sleeping, melatonin production

can be suppressed. This can lead to sleep disorders and other health problems such as increased headaches, worker fatigue, medically defined stress, some forms of obesity due to lack of sleep and increased anxiety. • Energy wastage: lighting is responsible for at least one-fourth of all electricity consumption worldwide. O ver-i l lu m i n a t ion can constitute energy wastage, especially upward directed lighting at night. For Molloy, light pollution has become light trespassing, and that is an issue she feels is detrimental not only to her and her family, but to all residents. Light trespassing is easy to identify, she pointed out. It occurs when unwanted light shines on our property or in our windows, or when

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a bright, uncontrolled lighting installation occurs near residential areas. Molloy says it was the long-term concerns that light pollution/trespassing raised that led her to bring the issue to her local government. She told Mayor Cindy Fortin, district staff and council members she would like to see a bylaw created that would address the issue of unwanted or unwelcome light during the evening hours. She feels this would protect Peachland residents and give them “proper recourse under law.” “Poor lighting practices are rampant,” she told the audience. However, the interest in unwanted light has reached a new pitch, as everyone from astronomers to environmental advocates to rank-and-file residents have begun lobbying their local governments for a limit on light pollution or certain uses of light. “Many communities and towns across Canada, the U.S. and the world, have developed lighting bylaws that cover all areas of light pollution and See MOLLOY on page 3

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JUNE 5, 2015

NEWS

Collins says Peachland chamber’s door is always open to everyone

ERIN CHRISTIE

THE NEWLY ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS of the Peachland Chamber of Commerce were all smiles at the conclusion of the organization’s annual general meeting at the Gasthaus on the Lake restaurant

on May 25.

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An ambitious year has been planned by the Peachland Chamber of Commerce. But first, as the organization’s newly re-elected president Dave Collins explained, they intend to turn over a new leaf. An upbeat Collins revealed the chamber’s strategy to ensure the future success of the Visitor Information Centre (VIC), during their annual general meeting at the Gasthaus in May. Moving forward, Collins told the group of over 50 business owners and supporters gathered in the restaurant’s spacious dining room on May 25, the chamber executive has outlined four key goals they wish to achieve within their next term. The strategy includes: • Growing the offerings of the VIC;

• Developing additional streams of revenue to offset any reductions in grant funding or to allow for additional funding for tourism related projects, such marketing or promotional events; • Fulfilling the mandate of promoting tourism to satisfy council, the town and the district, and; • Establishing the Peachland Historic Primary School as an inclusive community building. Collins said the chamber also plans to establish the Legends of the Lake Interpretive Centre as a formal society, which would enable its board to pursue BC Gaming grants, coordinate art displays with the Peachland Community Arts Council (PCAC), expand the gift shop and add an ATM for the convenience of tourists, retain corporate sponsorship for the board room, market the space as a meeting/training space for community groups or businesses, and collaborate with the Peachland Museum to capital-

ize on the building’s unique history. Collins jovially reiterated the chamber’s plans to members of council the following morning at the committee of the whole meeting. In his opening comments, Collins reminded council that his May 26 visit would be the his second attempt, on behalf of the chamber, to present their financial statements regarding the VIC to council, this year. “Looking at the process has been a learning curve,” Collins began. The chamber drew speculation over their financial statements from Mayor Cindy Fortin, when they initially presented them in the winter. The organization was asked to present their financial statements again, at a later date, in a manner that the mayor felt would be more palatable for councillors to comb through. “Grouping two sets of books into one obviously makes things more confusing,” he explained.

However, Collins continued, he felt confident that the mayor and council would be pleased to know that the chamber had since created a separate bank account and a “totally different set of books” specifically for the VIC, to ensure a clearer breakdown of numbers. “It might have been more convenient,” Collins admitted. “And I know that’s the way it’s been done in the past, but looking forward, we feel this will help give us the chance to win your confidence that we will spend the fee for service money wisely, and with integrity,” he added. “I know people have had questions about how we spend our money and what we do, but I want to let those people know that our door is always open. Whether it’s council members or district staff or anyone. We’re available and we want to earn your confidence and let the taxpayers know that we will spend their money wisely.”

Molloy hopes to preserve Peachland’s unobstructed dark skies Continued from page 2

light trespassing,” she noted. The city of Calgary, for example, has retrofitted their street lighting and replaced the old fixtures with lower wattage, flat lens bulbs that face downward, rather than “obtrusively” upward, Molloy explained. But Calgary isn’t alone in its battle; the anti-light pollution revolution is going strong, Molloy insists. The city of Vancouver, working on Dark Sky principles, has replaced a fifth of its 55,000 streetlights with new fixtures that beam down rather than up into the sky. Some municipalities, Molloy noted, have gone a step further and used environmentally-friendly lighting practices to attract tourists. The township of North Frontenac, which claims to have the darkest skies in southern Ontario, is one of nearly 20 municipalities to receive the designation of a Dark Sky Preserve (DSP) from the Royal Astronomical

Society of Canada, over the past 15 years. The township, according to its website, spent $47,000 on a star-gazing observation pad and other facilities, and has made astro-tourism part of its economic development plan. Even some of Canada’s national parks such as Jasper, AB., have used their DSP designation to cash in. After receiving the official DSP designation in 2011, the town initiated its annual Dark Skies Festival, a ten-day event that draws visitors from all over the country for a chance to celebrate. For Molloy, a similar event in Peachland would be a “dream come true.” “I have a vision for Peachland,” Molloy concluded in an interview on June 2. “My dream is to see Peachland become an innovative, forward-thinking community; a model of sustainability.” A Dark Sky designation, she admitted, might be a long-term goal, but Molloy says she’s in it for the long

haul anyway. “I care a great deal about this town,” Molloy reiterated. “Think globally, act locally, has never been more relevant.” According to Joe Mitchell, the district’s director of operations, Peachland has made small strides toward Molloy’s goal of obtaining sustainability. During the May 26 COTW meeting, Mitchell told Molloy the district currently has four LED lights set up in the downtown core, and plans to install an LED flat light outside council chambers as a way to test its effectiveness. Councillor Terry Condon echoed Mitchell’s sentiment, and in the spirit of experimentation suggested the district staff investigate the issue further. “I’d like to know how other municipalities in the area are handing this,” Condon said. “I think it would be beneficial to us to have staff bring us a report so we can review this and get a recommendation.”

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VICs are here to enrich the experience of visitors I shuddered when I read the letter to the editor by Mr. Nicholls in the May 29 edition of The View; but not surprised. In his letter Mr. Nicholls mentions that some of us certainly do not think there is a legitimate contract between the town and the Visitor Information Centre (VIC). I wonder how many are part of the some? I know they won’t be business owners, and I know they won’t be future municipal politicians. I read online that visitor information centres are designed to enrich the experience of visitors to a region and to encourage them to stay longer. This is achieved through informing the visitor of what to do and see and where to stay. VICs are here to enrich the experience of visitors, Mr. Nicholls. I want to thank the council for making the VIC a reality. My wife just opened up a little, home-based business, and I know she will

need our local VIC to send her potential customers or let visitors, through our racked brochures, come on their own. Another letter I want to touch briefly on is John Abernathy’s letter on the bypass. My only comment is this. If we have the will and desire to forever turn Peachland into a tourism mecca (destination) including hotels, etc. then I am for the bypass. If we lack the will and continue to listen to negativity, than I hope MOTI rips through our town and four lanes it; at least I will have better access to Highway 97 during the busy summer months. I wonder if any of these self serving individuals will be the first to lay down in front of the heavy equipment; not likely. Ernie Hurd, Peachland

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JUNE 5, 2015

REGIONAL NEWS

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REPRESENTATIVES FROM NEW WAVES DOCKS LTD., RDCO Parks Services and volunteers from the Peachland Sportsmen’s Association

install the new floating dock at Shannon Lake Regional Park on May 28. The $15,000 dock was donated by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation.

New trail to expand access at Shannon Lake VIEW STAFF Construction of a new accessible trail is anticipated this summer in Shannon Lake Regional Park. The trail is funded by a $50,000 grant from the Government of Canada’s Enabling Accessibility Fund, which the Regional District of the Central Okanagan’s (RDCO) communications officer, Bruce Smith says helps thousands of Canadians to eliminate barriers and gain better access to facilities in their communities.

The new paved trail will improve access to the park for visitors in wheelchairs from the Shannon Lake Road parking area to a new floating fishing dock on Shannon Lake. Smith says this substantially upgrades the existing gravel trail that leads to the washroom building in the park, and will see a new paved trail from the washrooms to the shoreline dock. The RDCO is contributing $15,700 towards the improvements to the

park and the trail project. On May 28, representatives from New Wave Docks Ltd. and the Peachland Sportsmen’s Association began installing the new accessible floating dock. The T-shaped structure will extend approximately 48 feet into Shannon Lake with safety handrails along the main span ending with a six-foot-wide and 32-foot-long fishing platform across the end. The Freshwater Fisheries Society of

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS: TRAFFIC PATTERN CHANGE The District of Peachland would like to notify residents of a change in traffic operation along the south end of Renfrew Road. Renfrew Road between Sherburn Road and 6642 Renfrew Road (near Hardy Street Bridge) will be closed to south bound traffic. Traffic will still be allowed to travel this section of road in the south to north direction. This change is required to reduce the traffic volume and keep traffic off the shoulder of the road. Please see the District website at www.peachland.ca for additional information including a map.

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ANNUAL MUNICIPAL REPORT 2015 Pursuant to Sections 98 & 99 of the Community Charter, the District of Peachland 2015 Annual Report will be presented to Council for consideration at the June 23rd, 2015 Regular Council Meeting. The meeting will be held at the Community Centre, 4450 – 6th Street, Peachland, B.C., at 7:00 p.m. The Annual Report is available at the District of Peachland Municipal Office, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. for public inspection. The District Office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily, excluding weekends and Statutory Holidays. Copies of the Report will also be available at the June 23rd, 2015 Regular Council Meeting. Pursuant to Section 94 of the Community Charter, this Notice will be published in the Peachland View June 4th & 11th, 2015. Dated at Peachland, B.C. This 4th day of June, 2015

Peachland Chamber of Commerce Column June 2015 Our AGM was very well attended with 49 people enjoying an amazing meal at the Gasthaus on The Lake. Dave Collins was re-elected as President and all previous directors were voted in again. We welcome Catherine Gnius as a new addition to our board.

Mark your calendars! Our 7th Annual Fundraiser Golf Tournament is at the Summerland Golf Club on Sunday September 13th. Registration will start June 15th. Early bird rate is $99; green fees, cart and dinner are included in this rate.

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rate, she said. People also need to make sure their irrigation systems are working properly so the water isn’t going onto pavement or into the gutter. The advantage to the Make Water Work plant collection is that people can have beautiful plants in their gardens that can be a permanent fixture and they don’t have to worry about pulling things out if there are water restrictions or stressing plants if they can’t water often, Warwick Sears said. “You could have a permanent, beautiful garden and it’s a garden that’s appropriate for our climate,” she said. “Our climate is quite water stressed. Why would you want to live in Canada’s only desert and grow plants that need a lot of water?” Some of the plants on the Make Water Work list provide three seasons of colour interest. These include cushion spurge, thrift, catnip, lavender, Missouri evening primrose, tail sedum, coreopsis and blanket

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Resident worried about safety on Beach Avenue after hit and run Continued from page 1

where he was treated for a concussion and received 40 stitches under his jaw. The Walleys are now referring to the incident as a hit and run and are offering a $5,000 reward for information regarding the driver of the vehicle that leads to a conviction. In the meantime, Robin, who is currently recovering, told The View the physical discomfort from the incident is still less troubling than the idea that someone was driving fast enough down a street with 30 kilometre an hour speed limit to knock him off his bike. “I’m an adult, I’m big, I’ll recover,” he said. “But what if it had been my nine-yearold daughter?” But the Walleys’ concerns go even deeper. “I have lived at the north end of Beach Avenue for five years and have always been concerned about people speeding,” Monique added. “I think it’s outrageous that I feel unsafe to let my daughter ride her bike on a 30 km/h ‘shared access’ roadway,” she continued. Walley said she and her husband feel a lack of presence from the local RCMP detachment has resulted in people feeling comfortable getting behind the wheel while under the influence. “People sort of know that there are never really any patrol cars around so it’s not unusual to see them chance it and drive drunk on Beach,” Monique pointed out, adding that the speed limit is disregarded on a regular basis and she feels it’s time for something to be done. “I feel completely unprotected by the RCMP,” Monique wrote in an email to The View. Without recourse, Monique said she and her husband feel they have no choice but to appeal to their local government. “We contacted one

of the councillors about looking into speed control because this shouldn’t happen,” Robin explained. The Walleys are

proposing the installing of strategically placed speed bumps on Beach Avenue, and more warning signs to make drivers aware of the speed limit.

“You know people are often so busy looking at the lake and the beautiful scenery, half the time I bet they don’t see the sign telling that

what the speed limit is,” Robin pointed out. “There should be a more visible sign at least. As far as the speed bumps, I’ve

heard there are removable ones that are used for events and things. If the district would use them I’d pay for them myself just so we had them. “

Anyone who witnessed the incident and has information is asked to contact the Walleys by email at moniquehorizon@ shaw.ca.

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JUNE 5, 2015

COMMUNITY

Charity book exchange aims to feed brains as well as stomachs ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

editor@peachlandview.com

In the age of Kindles, eBooks, Kobos

and eReaders, recently retired insurance broker Lorraine Bergman says it’s hard to believe that people still read “real” books.

land residents still appreciate the feel of a paperback in their hands. Bergman says that is why she, her mother

Fortunately for Bergman and her colleagues at Johnston Meier Insurance, formerly Peachland Insurance, Peach-

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and her two sisters decided a book exchange might be a successful way to fundraise for the Peachland Food Bank and help residents get rid of unwanted books. The concept is simple, Bergman explained; residents can bring unwanted books, preferably fiction or “interesting non-fiction,” to 5878C Beach Avenue between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday to Friday and leave their discarded books on the bookshelf next the Johnston Meier office. Those who donate books are encouraged to take a book in exchange for the one they left or make a donation to the food bank at Johnston Meier. “It made sense to us,” Bergman said in an interview on May 28. “We don’t have a bookstore in town and any donations we receive go toward a good local cause.” Though the sign posted on the book exchange shelf indi-

cates that donations go to a different local charity each month, Bergman says it was always intended to fundraise solely for the food bank because it has become such a vital service. In an interview with The View last December, Peachland Food bank director Judy Bedford revealed that in the thirty years she has been running the food bank, she has seen her clientele grow from four to six individuals or families per month, to approximately 45 or 50 per month. At Christmas time, Bedford said that number jumps to as many as 100 local families, so donations, such as those from the book exchange, can make a “huge” difference when it comes to being able to purchase items for Christmas food hampers. Bergman said being able to help the local charity is a big part of why the exchange has been going on for more than a decade. But Kelly Radawetz,

an insurance broker with Johnston Meier, who helps operate the book exchange with Bergman and her JMI colleagues, says after 15 years of operation, the book exchange is still relatively popular, particularly with tourists looking for light summer reading; however that popularity is not reflected in the donation jar. “People still come and exchange books, but we aren’t getting many donations for the food bank anymore,” Radawetz explained. “It could be that they just don’t realize we take donations or they don’t know where to bring them.” To donate to the book exchange, books can be dropped off outside Johnston Meier on Beach Avenue during business hours. To use the exchange Radawetz says people can leave two books and take one or two in exchange but donations of any amount are appreciated and can be made at the JMI office.

PEACHLAND VIEW

JUNE 5, 2015

COMMUNITY

ERIN CHRISTIE

THE PEACHLAND FARMERS AND CRAFTERS MARKET officially opened for its tenth season on May 24 at Heritage Park. The market is open each Sunday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. from now

until the last weekend in September and features a wide variety of food, craft items, clothing, artwork and locally grown fruits and vegetables. For more information or to register as a vendor visit www.peachlandfarmersandcraftersmarket.ca.

Fischer invites Peachlanders to shred old papers for a good cause ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

editor@peachlandview.com

Identity theft is currently one of the fastest growing crimes in North America. But realtor Troy Fischer is offering residents a chance to safely get rid of sensitive documents while helping local people in need. Fischer will hold the tenth annual “Shred-It” fundraiser in support of the Peachland Food Bank this Saturday, June 6, in front of Hangar 9 by the Peachland Centre Mall parking lot from 9 a.m. - 12

p.m. To accommodate what Fischer hopes will be a large volume of disposable documents, the longtime resident, who took over the event from former organizer, Roger Cyr, has secured an industrial-sized document shredder, which will be available for the disposal of residential documents including transaction records, credit applications, insurance forms, cheques, financial statements, credit card statements and mortgage or other home information. In exchange for use of this service, Fischer requests donation of non-perish-

able items or cash, all of which will go directly to the food bank. Once destroyed, the paper will be recycled and disposed of on-site. “It seems a bit odd for a fundraiser, I know,” Fischer said in an interview on June 3. “But it seems to work, and people really seem to rally behind this,” he continued. Fischer pointed out that all cash donations are especially appreciated because the funds can be stretched to purchase more food. “If you donate $100, that equals $300 of food for the food bank. It goes far.”

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As far as the amount of work that goes into organizing the event, Fischer says it’s worth it. “The money and food raised here stays right here in Peachland,” he explained, “I’ve lived here 24 years and I think it’s important to give back. If it helps people in the community, it’s always worth the effort.” The Peachland Food Bank accepts donations all year. Items of need include: canned meat/fish, canned fruit/vegetables, peanut butter, baby formula/baby food, rice, as well as whole wheat pasta and sauce.

PEACHLAND VIEW

JUNE 5, 2015

WHAT’S ON

COMING EVENTS

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 10am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank

PEACHLAND FALL FAIR GENERAL MEETING, June 10, 7pm, Community Centre. Call Martha Jenkins 250767-9461.

PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 service

YARD SALE FUNDRAISER, June 13 &

MEAT DRAW 2-4pm,

fellowship 11:30am, 4204 Lake Ave. Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

14, 8:30am-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre.

MONDAYS

PEACHLAND ROSE SHOW AND TEA, June 20, 11-4pm, Community Centre. Entries from 7 -9:15 Sat. morning. Tags 25 cents each. Admission by donation.

SUNDAYS

FITNESS ROOM 8am8pm, community centre

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

INDOOR WALKING

JERRY DOBER BREAKFAST 8am-11am,

8-9am, community centre

Peachland Wellness Centre. Everyone welcome!

PICKLEBALL 9:0511:05am (3.0-4.0), community centre

PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10am, United

VARIETY SINGERS

Church

9:30am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP 10am, St.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30am, 50+

Margaret’s Anglican Church

Activity Centre

MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10am – noon, Peachland Wellness Centre

TAI CHI 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre

NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1-4pm, 50+ Activ-

ity Centre

PICKLEBALL 1:303:30pm (Novice), community centre BRIDGE (ALL LEVELS)

2-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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

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

Margaret’s Anglican Church

CARPET BOWLING

10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

COMPUTER LITERACY 10 am-noon, Peach-

TUESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8am8pm, community centre

767-2133 to register for your spot

land Wellness Centre

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

Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL 1:30-

3:30pm, (3.75-4.5), community centre

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

FLOW YOGA 9:05-

meet at Peachland Elementary. Ages 9-12

PICKLEBALL 9:0511:05am (3.0-3.5), community centre

YOUTH DROP-IN 3:30-

10:15am, 4th St Place

8pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+

ZUMBA 5:30-6:30pm, community centre

Have you tried Angee’s new breakfast egg bunwich?

Saturday June 27 Dinner & Concert $30 - 5 pm Concert Only $15 - 7 pm

Tickets and info call 250-767-9404

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

THURSDAYS

FLOW YOGA 9:0510:15am, 4th St Place

PICKLEBALL 9:05-

FITNESS ROOM 8am8pm, community centre

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10am-12pm,

10:35am, (1.0-2.75), community centre

PINCUSHION HIKE AND YOGA 9:30am. Call

SPIN & SCULPT 6:30-

7-9pm, 50+ Activity Centre

8-9am, community centre

INDOOR WALKING

FITNESS TRAIL GUIDED TOUR 10am. Call 250-

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1-3 pm, Peach-

WOOD CARVERS CLUB

8-9am, community centre

AEROBICS AND MORE

AA 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre

7:45pm, community centre

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7pm,

Activity Centre. $5 drop-in per class.

land Wellness Centre. Call for appointment: 250-767-0141

YOUTH BOXING CLUB

6-8 pm, 4th St Place

YOGA 8-9am, 50+

PEACHLAND SPARKS AND BROWNIES 5:45-

7pm, community centre

VOLLEYBALL 7:00-

8:30pm, community centre

BRIDGE (EXPERIENCED) 7pm, 50+

9:30-10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

Dawn 250-878-6342

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

SUNSHINE SINGERS 1:30pm-2:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

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

WORKSHOP WEDNESDAYS 3-4:30pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12

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

SPIN & SCULPT 5:156:30pm, community centre

VINYASA YOGA FLOW 6:45-8:00pm, community centre 7pm. 2nd week: 6th Ave. Police Station. 4th week: community centre. Dan 250-7679034

Places of Faith June 7th, 2015

Grace Lutheran Church

Peachland United Church

Peachland Baptist Church

250-767-2206

Find a friendly welcome, good music, great fellowship, Bible messages

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

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

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10am-12pm,

Peachland Wellness Centre

VOLLEYBALL 10am12pm, community centre

4204 Lake Avenue

50+ Activity Centre

Gasthaus Pub

AA 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL 1:303:30pm, (3.75-4.5), community centre TWEEN DROP-IN

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

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

FLOOR HOCKEY 4:305:30pm, 8-10yrs, community centre

TWEEN TRIPS 5:30-

8pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12. $5/member/ trip. Pre-registration is required by calling 250-767-2515

RESTORATIVE YOGA

6-7pm, community centre

BINGO , 6:45pm, 50+ Activity Centre

FRIDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8am6pm, community centre

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

“Victorious” Ben McGillivray

250-767-3131 www.stmargaretspeachland.org

June 10, 10:30 am

10 am - Worship Service with Kids Church

Located at:

2600 Hebert Road

4th Street & Brandon Ave

90 rings

West Kelowna 250.768.7638 emmanuelnet.ca

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

Peachland Wellness Centre

BRIDGE CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 10am-noon, community centre

YOGA BEGINNERS 10:30-11:30am, 50+ Activity Centre. $5 drop-in per class

ART CLASS 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre LADIES CRIB 1pm-2pm, Peachland Wellness Centre PICKLEBALL 1:303:30pm, (3.0-3.5), community centre TEA IN THE TRANQUIL ROOM 2pm-2:45pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

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

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

50+ Activity Centre 5672 Beach Avenue, Peachland 250-767-9133 Call for Info

Ringing of the Bells

Service 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School

“Let Us Worship Together”

11am, Rotary Pavilion

PEACHLAND ROTARY CLUB MEETING 12pm,

WEDNESDAYS

4421 4th Street

PEACHLAND BOARDWALK 9:30am TAI CHI – PWC 9:30am-

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

Peachland

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

9-10:15am, 50+ Activity Centre

IRON AND SILK EXERCISE 10:45am-noon,

LIONS DEN MEETING

8pm, community centre

E-A-S-Y CORE

PICKLEBALL 1:303:30pm (3.0-4.0), community centre

Activity Centre

FITNESS ROOM 8am-

Peachland Museum

INDOOR WALKING

Office open Mon - Fri, 9:30-11:30

Sunday School: 9:30 am

O G N

Every Thursday, 6:45 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 am

Fellowship Coffee: 11:30 a.m.

Giant Yard Sale Fundraiser

Women’s Bible Study: Wednesday, 9:30 am Dr. Gordon Denison, Pastor 250-707-1735 gdenison@telus.net

www.peachlandbaptist.net

Come Enjoy This Game of Chance Lotto License #103899 - 19 years or older Membership not required

June 13 & 14, 50+ Centre, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Refreshments Available

Weekly Activities Art • Chess • Bowling • Bridge • Crafts • Exercise/Yoga • Ukulele

PEACHLAND VIEW

JUNE 5, 2015

Peachland

Classifieds CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Visitor Information Centre Supervisor Required The Peachland Chamber of Commerce has an opening for a Visitor Information Centre Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Peachland Visitor Centre. The successful applicant will divide their time between visitor servicing and the supervisory duties of planning, operations management and staff and volunteer recruitment, retention and supervision. The supervisor of visitor information counsellors must have experience in that role, or in customer service. Extensive knowledge of local attractions, events and tourism services is necessary, as are excellent communication, administrative and time management skills. Familiarity with social media marketing applications are requirements of the position. Supervisory or management experience, certification as a Visitor Information Counsellor, post-secondary training, such as a college diploma or degree in tourism or business and WIX website management is an asset.

Call 250 767 7771 or email admin@peachlandview.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.

This is a 35 hrs. per week full time placement. The successful candidate will report to the Peachland Chamber of Commerce Executive Director. Resumes will be accepted until June 14th.

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

Interviews will be held the week of June 15th – 19th. The start date is June 29th, 2015.

Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship

Direct resumes to the attention of: Loretta Robinson Tourism Services Director 5684 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC V0H 1X6 Or tourism@visitpeachland.ca Business services

Career OppOrtunities

Castles to Cabins Housekeeping, cleaning, offices or yard work. Move ins and move outs, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly appointments. Experienced and reliable. Call Michelle 250-826-6285

Now Hiring Full Time Employees $10.25 to start all shifts A & W Restaurant apply in store or at www.aw.ca

Experienced Handyman Going further to make sure that you are comfortable with a job well done. Reasonable rates. Satisfaction proven by customer referrals and recommendations. Call me for a free estimate. Joe 778-214-1441 Renosense Home Repair Ltd. Renovations including dry walling, textured ceilings etc. Decks, tiling, no job too small. Call Eric 250 317 6570

ChildCare available Summertime Babysitter Available Now! Toddler and up, 4 to 6 hour shift. Please call Annemarie 250-7670310

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

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 1979 campion boat 23 ft, cuddy cabin, wrap around seating and 4,000 lb. Road runner trailer like new $7000 Phone 250-767-2894 Emerald Cedars direct from Okanagan grower. Acclimatized for this area. SPECIAL 4’ tall - 10/$200 5’ tall - 10/$250 6’ tall - 10/$350 Delivery and planting available Call George at Budget Nurseries 250-498-2189 or email georgedemelo@mail.com 98 Tahoe Lite 5th wheel, beer fridge, couch and two chairs. Call Shirley at 250-767-2716.

Found

AUCTIONS

Found Big Bundle of Keys Call Public Works Office to identify. 250.767.2108

BUD HAYNES, WARD’S Firearms Auction. Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m., 11802 - 145 St., Edmonton, Alberta. Denny Harding Estate, Sask. Store Dispersal. Over 200 new guns. Website, catalogue w/pictures. Phone 403-347-5855 or 780-451-4549; www. budhaynesauctions.com. www.WardsAuctions.com.

GaraGe SaleS

Garage Sale 5980 Victoria Street, Peachland, BC Saturday June 6th and Sunday June 7th 8:00 am to noonish

Neighbourhood Garage Sale Eagles View, 4350 Ponderosa Drive, 9am to 2pm, Saturday June 6th

Moving Sale Saturday June 6th and Sunday June 7th 8am until 4pm each day 3973 Desert Pines Peachland (indoor sale) Everything must go No reasonable offer will be refused Moving long distance 250-767-9298

General employment Looking For A Fun Summer Job In Peachland Doing Body Art? Must have drawing and P.R skills. Inquiries please call 250-8630615 Reliable Dishwasher Wanted Full Time/Part Time for Gasthaus On The Lake. Excellent pay. Drop resume at Gasthaus On The Lake 5790 Beach Ave, Peachland or call 250317-6621 or 250-8783340

RENTALS 2 Bedroom Above Ground Suite Available Immediately In Peachland full kitchen and bath private entrance, big window facing south, big patio, all new carpet and linoleum flooring $950 + 1/3 utilities. Call 604-729-6582 Peachland B&B Suite available now! Please call 250-7670310

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JUNE 5, 2015

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Things are heating up this summer at the local boys and girls club PATRICIA BARROWS CONTRIBUTOR

As the temperature rises, so has the children’s energy level at the Peachland Boys and Girls Club! We have been spending lots of time playing at the Peachland Elementary school playground, building sand castles at Swim Bay, and playing games on Cousins Field. Staff are also busy planning great activities for kids of all ages throughout July and August. With the end of

the school year fast approaching and summer holidays right around the corner, it’s not too late for parents of kids and youth to register for summer programs here at the club. Our summer day camp program will run Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., and 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. We will also be offering a variety of drop in recreational activities for children and teens including Tween Mini Trips, Tween and Teen Beach days, drop in programs for kids ages 6-12 and much more. Many of these programs are low cost and some are even free with your child’s $10/year membership! Membership pack-

ages can be picked up at the club any time and summer program calendars will be available at the club and on our Facebook page mid-June. Camp ArrowFlight is an outdoor adventure centre offering camping and outdoor programs for children, youth and families. Located near Armstrong, the camp consists of cabins, a lodge, dining hall, swimming pool, BMX course, rock climbing tower and many other activities. Camps include all meals, activities and

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accommodations; transportation can be provided for a small fee. If your child is not quite ready for a full five day camp, “A Taste of Camp”, a two-day, one night camp for children ages 7-12 experience is available. Camp ArrowFlight also offers specialized camps and programs for teens, leaders in training, and junior counselors. Camp dates, information and registration packages can be found online at www. boysandgirlsclubs.ca or email campreg@ boysandgirlsclubs.ca. Financial assistance may be available. Is your three or four-year-old child eager to start school? At Peachland preschool, children are

encouraged to explore, learn, and grow in a stimulating and fun environment. They are given the opportunity to develop and practice social and language skills, cooperative play, independent thinking and an awareness of self. We are holding an open house June 10 from 12-2 p.m. where families can explore the classroom, meet the teacher, and complete registration for September classes. Classes will be offered 8:30-11 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday for 4 year olds and 8:3011 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday for threeyear-olds. P r e -r e g i s t r a t i o n is required; tuition sponsorships may

be available. To participate in the open house or for more information about preschool or any of our other programs, contact the club at 250-767-2515. 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 program and activity calendars.

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JUNE 5, 2015

SPORTS

Silence of the slams; Pistolleras preparing for a rollicking rematch

Penticton Pistolleras take on the Campbell River Rink Minx in the second heart-stopping bout of the season ERIN CHRISTIE

heard-of 152-151 loss for Penticton. For those who don’t know derby, each point actually counts for four points; it’s almost impossi-

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If you’ve never been to a roller derby match, trust me, our local roller derby players are a fierce bunch. Games, or bouts, as they’re referred to in the derby world, are raucous affairs. The energy from the players is infectious. On Saturday, May 30, I watched in awe as the Penticton Pistolleras faced off against the Campbell River Rink Minx, crashing and bashing their way to a near victory in front of a packed house of cheering fans crammed around the track at the Penticton Curling Club. It was a h e a r t b r e a kingly close game, with an almost un-

ble to lose by a point, unless one team skates out of bounds, rendering the points they could have re-

ceived worthless. This time, the Rink Minx rolled away as the evening’s victors, but the Pistolleras put up a respectable fight and kept the Minx on their toes, so to speak. Though the competition between the two teams is intense on the track, once the bout ends it’s high-fives all around. So you might be wondering if it’s true what they say about derby girls; are these flat track fighters really the tough-talking titans in tights films like Whip It make them out to be? With names like “Uzi Q,” “Billy the Skid,” and “Drop Dead Alice,” you better believe it, says the Pistolleras’

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