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HERE AT LAST, here at last! Summer temperatures have finally arrived in the Okanagan and Peachlander Flynn Sterling, 3, could not be happier.

District advisor keynotes Highway 97 Task Force Society’s AGM CRAIG GILBERT EDITOR

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Grant Lachmuth had a friendly crowd at the Peachland Community Centre June 23.

The former highways manager for the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) and current in-

tergovernmental affairs specialist for multi-city consultancy Urban Systems was hired by the District to act as an advisor in its interactions with the province on the Okanagan transportation study in 2015.

He was invited to deliver the keynote address at the Highway 97 Task Force Society’s AGM last Thursday.

The stated mission of the group is to

“effectively save the town from the permanent decline that would result from four-laning.” About 70 people attended the AGM, which was open to the public and, held in a peripheral meeting space, was standing room only before the formalities began.

Lachmuth spent more than 30 years with MOTI across six of its 11 districts and was responsible for such major proj-

ects as the Sea to Sky Highway and the William R. Bennett floating bridge. He said he commutes up Highway 97 to Urban Systems’ Kelowna office daily.

“I’ve almost t-boned someone coming out of Trepanier Bench Road,” he said.

“We want a decision sooner rather than later. Four-laning? We hope not. A bypass? We hope so.”

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URBAN SYSTEMS CONSULTANT Grant Lachmuth said this week the province owes it to Peachlanders to make a decision on Highway 97 sooner rather than later.

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About 70 attend standing-room-only Highway 97 meeting Continued from front

Lachmuth argued that with Peachland in the process of renewing its Official Community Plan for the first time in 15 years, the MOTI needs to make a decision on Highway 97 sooner rather than later. He noted with some pith that the new timeline for the Okanagan transp or t a t ion /s e c ond crossing study places its release about four months after the provincial election.

“How does the com-

munity look at how to grow and where to put amenities” without a decision on Highway 97, he asked rhetorically. “The ministry needs to convey some certainty to the citizens as to what is going to be built and when. It would be nice if the district had the best options for on- and off-line before it completes its OCP but that process absolutely has to move forward.”

Peachland planning director Cory Gain told the View

on Monday she held off on the OCP for as long as possible with the Highway 97 question in mind, but had to get on with it.

“We’re mandated to renew the OCP every five to 10 years, and it has been 15,” she said. “There are neighbourhoods not affected by Highway 97 and transportation is just one of the seven key aspects we’re looking at with the OCP. We’re very early in the process.

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cludes in its book of proofs expresses support for a bypass unless it is proven another option would be best for the town.

“So there is that caveat.”

Peter Warner, the society’s interim president, said in his address at the AGM last Thursday the task force should focus now on increasing its membership from 848 to more than 1,000 and to shift its messaging to highlight the potential benefits of a bypass over the potential negative consequences of widening in place.

All tolled it has been a good year for the society, with “lots of press, lots of ac-

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A lot has happened and we need to figure out where we are, and where we see the broader community going, outside of the highway.”

She said the timing of the MOTI open house on June 21 was unfortunate from her perspective since a once-yearly conference for subdiv ision-approv ing officers took place in Nanaimo and she was flying home as the crowds were milling through the community centre.

She would have told anyone willing to listen, as she has at other open houses and events, that the wording of the resolution of council the pro-bypass group in-

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tion” as Warner put it.

However, he said his taxes went up 15 per cent this year, and warned that he believes such double-digit hikes could become the norm unless more residential developments actually materialize. He said a bypass would make that more likely to happen. “[A bypass] would provide access to many acres of developable bench land that’s above Peachland to expand housing, commercial and possibly industrial [stock],” he said, reading from notes and quoting the advice of Kelowna consultant Keith Funk, “adding to our tax base and providing Peachland with urban sustainability.”

He said Peachland’s four extra kilometres of developable

beachfront make it unique in British Columbia and should put it closer to the top of the province’s infrastructure spending priority list, while its nine km of public beachfront devoid of any hotel, motel or resort make it stand out in the world for the wrong reasons.

“Our visitors mostly arrive, park on Beach Ave., cook hot dogs and leave at 5 p.m., with little or no revenue [spent] or job creation [support] for Peachland,” Warner said. “I think with a bypass the 90 per cent [of Highway 97 drivers who don’t stop in Peachland] will continue to avoid [the town] and the 10 per cent who stop along a scenic/wine route will grow and grow for our businesses and create jobs for our children.”

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Stark divide in Peachland council expense reports CRAIG GILBERT EDITOR

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Peachland council cost taxpayers about $122,000 in 2015.

The district’s financial statements including remuneration information for elected officials and employees who earn more than $75,000 have been released in accordance with the province’s Financial Information Act. As could be expected the highest paid employee of the District of Peachland is at the top of its organizational tree: CAO Elsie Lemke earned $145,963 plus expenses of $7,167 for a total of $153,130 last year.

Joining her in the century club were director of operations Joseph Mitchell at $107,509 (all following totals include expenses) and director of finance Douglas Pryde at $106,307.

Mayor Cindy Fortin was paid $32,522 including $4,169 in claimed expenses as the district’s chief magistrate while councillors earned a stipend of $13,616.

Terry Condon, Pam Cunningham and Michael Kent share the coveted Scrooge award for filing exactly $0 in expenses in 2015; Peter Schierbeck led the league with $4,333 claimed, while Keith Thom claimed $3,894. Coun. Mario Vucinovic claimed just $350.

Top suppliers to the district include the District of Okanagan, which billed $612,015 in 2015, the Receiver General of Canada for RCMP service at $474,705, OK Environmental Waste Systems at $312,453, BC Transit at $237,623 and consultant Urban Systems at $224,496.

Of that total paid to Urban Systems, district brass note that $24,047 was recovered from developers and $29,823 was recovered from grants.

Shaved ice trailer coming to Peachland

Could Peachland get any sweeter?

Shaved ice treat vendor Donna Jacobsen would like to give it a try. The owner of Pinki’s Hawaiian Shave Ice received informal approval from district council on June 28 to park a six-by-10foot trailer to vend the chilly treats on Beach Avenue at 14th Avenue this summer.

Councillors had concerns over whether a vehicle would remain attached to the trailer while it was in operation since parking is at a premium on the weekend, and whether it would be stable enough while unhitched.

Jacobsen assured them she always disconnects her truck and parks it elsewhere and that she has stabilizing legs and wheel blocks to make sure the ice doesn’t slip away.

She was before the committee of the whole in the first place because her

trailer is slightly longer than the district’s outdoor vendor rules allow.

Director of planning Cory Gain said when the rules were written, the norm was a trailer the size of a hot dog stand, and that it may be time to revisit them.

She added the variance was so small district staff decided not to bother going to the public for input on the application.

“The industry has evolved and food trucks have come on the scene since,” she said. “There are a lot of questions in terms of mobile food vending.”

The trailer operates on a 12-volt system and generates no sound or odour.

Coun. Condon noted this could be a good test project for the future of food trucks in Peachland.

“If we’re going to stick our toes into the waters of food vending trucks it would seem to me this is an ideal place to start and learn our mistakes slowly and with as little pain as possible.”

Speed limit increases stay as distracted driving takes more blame VIEW STAFF Just in time for tourism season, the province has announced speed limit increases across British Columbia are here to stay.

According to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) crash rates either dropped or remained unchanged in 19 of 33 sections of highway where the limit was increased in 2014. In fact, the crash rate on seven sections went up despite motorists travelling slower through it.

The Coquihalla from Hope to Kamloops, for example, where the speed limit was increased from 110 kilometres per hour to 120 km/h, continues to see the lowest crash rate in the last 10 years.

“Ministry engineers have taken a close look at the speed and crash data for each section of highway where we increased speed limits,” MOTI Minister Todd Stone said. “Of particular interest, the data shows that we saw the crash rate increase on seven sections of highway where people were actual-

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THE SPEED LIMITS will be rolled back down in just two places: Highway 1 from Hope to Cache Creek will return to 90 km/h and Highway 5A

from Princeton to Merritt will return to 80 km/h.

ly travelling slower.

This suggests again that there are many different factors that can lead to crashes and speed is only one of them.”

Over the last six months, engineers in the ministry have “carefully” examined crash and speed data from the 33 sections of highway where speed limits were increased in 2014.

University of British Columbia researchers were also involved.

The ministry’s analysis compares crash data from Nov. 1, 2014 to Oct. 31,

2015 with crash data from the previous three years. The data shows: • On seven sections, the rate of speed decreased and crashes decreased.

• On 12 sections, the rate of speed increased and crashes decreased.

• On seven sections, the rate of speed increased and crashes increased.

• On the remaining seven sections, the data shows that the crash rate increased, despite motorists traveling slower than they did before the

speed limits were increased.

Changing weather conditions, distracted driving, driving too fast for conditions, heavy traffic, falling asleep, alcohol, driver error and wild animals can all contribute to crashes.

Distracted driving, road conditions and driving too fast for conditions contributed to 54 per cent of serious crashes where speed limits changed.

D i s t r a c t e d driving or driver inattentiveness proved to be nearly 15 times more likely to con-

tribute to a collision than speeding: 28 per cent versus two per cent.

“We continue to see a rising number of people being killed or injured while using their phones and driving a vehicle,” Stone said. “A text message, a phone call, a Facebook post is not worth your or someone else’s life.”

In total, the crash rate increased on 14 of 33 sections of highways where speed limits increased. On the 14 sections where the crash rate has increased, the province

will invest in added safety features like improved road markings, better signage, new rumble strips, variable speed signs and wildlife safety measures.

“When we intro-

duced the speed changes in 2014, I committed that if any of the zones show an increase in crashes and we can’t reduce them with engineering measures, the ministry would readjust the speeds,” Stone said. “That is why the ministry will be rolling back the speed limit changes on two of the 33 sections of highway: Highway 1 from Hope to Cache Creek will return to 90 km/h and Highway 5A from Princeton to Merritt will return to 80 km/h.”

Learn more online: Improved safety measures on 14 sections of highways: https://news. g ov. b c . c a / f i l e s/ BG_Improvedsafetyhighways.pdf Safety and mobility improvements: news.gov.bc.ca/files/ BG_ SafetyMobilityhighways.pdf.

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Thanks to the organizers of the Art and Garden Tour Dear Editor: I want to send out a big Peachland thank you to Marion and Eric Hall for all the hard work they put into organizing the Art and Garden Tour. It was wonderful. Thank you to all the artists and most of all thank you to the homeowners for opening your gardens to the public.

Thanks Marion and Eric, hope to see you next year.

Trudy Williams-Boos, Peachland

Open houses are providing more information, at least Dear Editor: I would like to congratulate the municipal council and staff for reaching out to the citizens of Peachland for input into the future of our town.

I have attended several open houses sponsored by the Peachland or the provincial government in the last month. These open houses have not necessarily provided all of the information we would like, but they certainly provided more than we have had in the past and hopefully our responses to the questions asked will help to shape the future. I

found the staff on hand at these open houses very helpful.

I also want to commend the council for hiring Grant Lachmuth as a consultant on the Peachland Transportation Study. He spoke at the AGM for the Highway 97 Task Force Society on June 23 and was very impressive. He is knowledgeable, articulate, and committed to helping Peachland get the best deal possible regardless of the final routing of Highway 97. I am sure his input will be invaluable to the municipal council.

Jim and Marilyn Dodd, Peachland

Canada Post interruption could affect your tax bill The District of Peachland is warning residents the pending service interruption at Canada Post could cost them.

All tax payments and homeowner grant applications are due July 4 and may not arrive at the district office in time if mailed. Those received after July 4 will be subject to a 10 per cent penalty.

The district offers a number of ways to pay, including online banking. Be sure to quote the last eight digits of your roll number, printed at the to right corner of your 2016 tax notice.

However, banks are not authorized to accept homeowner grant ap-

plications.

Cash, credit card and debit payments can be made in person at the district office at Beach and Third from 8-4 p.m. weekdays except holidays, and an after-hours drop box is available for non-cash payments.

The N&R homeowner grant can also be claimed online at the district’s website at www.peachland.ca/on-line-services. Enter your Folio/Roll Number (318 is already entered) and your access code, fill out the form and follow the prompts.

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Discover the world of Duplicate Bridge on July 12 SUSAN VAN NOORTWYK CONTRIBUTOR

Welcome to summer. June was a special month at the 50+ Activity Centre. The directors hosted a “thank you” lunch on June 10 for Peachland and District Retirement Society members over the age of 80. Fifty members enjoyed some tasty sandwiches and cake; many comments of appreciation were heard.

The directors were busy again on July 24 hosting the annual potluck barbecue. Over 60 people attended and enjoyed hamburgers, hot dogs, and a wide array of delicious salads. The evening was topped off by an entertaining performance from the Mount Boucherie High School Jazz Quartet. These four talented students impressed us all with their professionalism, musical ability and, most important, how well they engaged with their audience.

We won’t be having any potluck Friday dinners with entertainment in July or August but we are already planning some great entertainment for you starting Sept. 23.

In the meantime don’t miss out on the pancake break-

fasts. These are scheduled for Sundays: July 3, July 31, and Sept. 11, 8-11:30 a.m. I hear there is a special treat from Valerie planned for July 3 involving cherries from the Grieve garden. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for kids aged 6-11 and free for those five and under.

There is a new game in town. Anyone interested in Duplicate Bridge? Marv Norden is hosting “Welcome to the world of Duplicate Bridge” on July 12, Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Marv reports “Bridge is the greatest mind game today; whist, the forerunner to bridge, has been around for over 200 years. The basic concepts of bridge remain the same but information exchanged between you and your partner has changed dramatically. You will never master bridge, but you will enjoy it the rest of your life.

“Come and see what duplicate bridge is all about. If you like to have fun, love a challenge, enjoy meeting new people and want to keep your brain active and sharp, then duplicate bridge is for you.”

If there is enough interest this group will play every Tuesday. Marv reports players need to know something about bridge but don’t need to be expert. Please give

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him a call at 250 767-6446 if you are interested but can’t make it on July 12.

Many activities are continuing throughout the summer at the 50+ Activity Centre including: bingo, yoga, bridge, ukulele, TOPS, carpet bowling, AA, chess, clogging and Noon Art Club. Bingo on Thursday nights is popular, everyone of age is welcome, but you don’t have to be over 50. We are now selling hot dogs for $2.50, kind of nice to munch on while you set up your game cards. The Loonie Pot was won on June 23: Francis Joy won $327, pretty nice.

We are getting quite modern at the 50+ Activity Centre. We now have a Facebook page and a website. A big thanks to Carol White for setting these up and posting our news, schedules and photos.

The office at the 50+ Activity Centre will be open throughout the summer on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Please leave us a phone message or email if you have any questions or need to contact us. Email us at 50plus@telus.net. Our website is peachland50plusactivitycentre.ca, or search Peachland and District Retirement Society on Facebook.

Summer starts on Canada Day for Boys and Girls Club PATRICIA BARROWS CONTRIBUTOR

Now that summer is here and another school year has drawn to a close, the Peachland Boys and Girls Club is excited to offer a variety of cool programs for children and youth as well as participate in some great community events throughout July and August.

We will be at Heritage Park on Canada Day from 12:30-2 p.m. leading children’s activities including parachute games and relay races and then

joining the parade down Beach Avenue.

Watch for our club van and staff handing out program information and treats for the kids!

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, participating in out trips to various Okanagan attractions, spending time playing games with friends, tending to our tower garden and enjoying a nu-

tritious snack every afternoon.

Pre-registration is required, so contact the club for rates and to register. Some of the exciting things planned in July include a trip to the Myra Canyon Adventure Park, a visit to Hoof Prints Barnyard, and we will be spending lots of time at Swim Bay. 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 mem-

Meet Marcus, Boys and Girls Club Member of the Month for June To recognize the great children and youth who participate in programs at the Peachland Boys and Girls Club, we, along with the Peachland View, have decided to introduce Club Member of the Month – an opportunity to highlight a club member who exhibits a specific positive quality and someone who is making a difference.

Marcus has participated in a wide variety of programs with the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club including summer activities at our West Kelowna and Peachland locations, and Peachland after school and recreation PEACHLAND programs. He was also BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB a popular participant in an Intergenerational Cooking program in partnership with the Peachland Wellness Centre. MEMBER OF THE MONTH tells great stories.

Marcus really loves footHe is always keen to ball, soccer, and the fun help out and try new things, activities at the club. He has an easygoing manner, is enthusiastic and the team at the Boys and and has an awesome sense of hu- Girls Club is very proud to be able mour – he often makes us laugh! to recognize Marcus as our Club Marcus is very thoughtful and Member of the Month.

bership.

Programs include tween and teen beach days, drop in programs for kids ages six-12, Tween Dinner Night, and much more! New this year is our Adventure Mondays where each week kids 10-14 can take part in a different adventure themed activities including beach volleyball, H2O, and riding pedal bikes around Peachland.

Also new: Sports Mania Mini Camps for both six-nine and 10-14 age groups.

In this active sports camp, kids and youth will learn skills and practice a different sport each week, led by enthusiastic, experienced young athletes!

We ask that parents please pre-register, as space in these programs is limited.

Membership packages can be picked up at the club any time and summer program calendars are available at the club and on our Facebook page.

The Okanagan Boys and Girls Club is very excited to be partnering with Elevation Outdoors to present the Adventure Camp of the Summer: rock climbing, mountain biking, and sailing, all in one amazing threeday camp for 12-18 year olds. For more information or to register email info@ boysandgirlsclubs.ca or call 250-762-3914.

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, Okanagan Boys and Girls Club

Peachland, includes program information and some of the fun things we’ve been up to here in Peachland.

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.

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JOHN CHATTERS, AT 97 the oldest member of the Peachland 50+ Activity Centre, plays bridge

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KGH FOUNDATIONS’ EVENTS and projects coordinator Bettina Muller accepts a donation from Shelley Sweeney, Maxine DeHart and Lynne Herrin of the Peachland Lions.

Swanky Lions soirée supports hospital CONTRIBUTED Hosted by the Peachland Lions, ladies from around the Okanagan glittered and glammed their way to raising just over $6,000 for the Kelowna General Hospital at the first ever Divas and Diamonds gala this past April.

A cheque for $6,380 was delivered to the KGH Foundation events and projects coordinator, Bettina Muller, this past Wednesday at the clubs monthly dinner meeting.

“We are so happy to be able to present this cheque to the Foundation,” organizer Shelley Sweeney said. “It is important for our club to show our support for KGH in a rela-

tively unique fashion!”

Indeed the ladies-only event, in which guests dressed in formal gowns and enjoyed libations from the Hatch Winery, was certainly a good time for the gals. Emceed by Maxine DeHart, the highlight of the evening was the giveaway of a diamond ring from J.K. Schmidt Jewellers valued at more than $3,000.

All proceeds from event tickets went to the KGH Foundation to support world-class patient care at KGH. “What an incredible gift you’ve given,” noted Muller as she addressed the group over dinner. “By working together, we’ve turned a

small, regional hospital into a centre for healthcare excellence. None of this would be possible without your tremendous generosity. Thankyou on behalf of the foundation and congratulations to all those involved with the Divas and Diamonds event, you have truly made a difference.”

KGH opened its doors in 1908. At that time, there were only 19 beds.

Over the last 108 years, the hospital has grown exponentially meet the increasing needs of an ever-expanding community.

In recent years, the hospital has expanded dramatically with the addition of several new buildings and departments including the state-ofthe-art Interior Heart and Surgical

Centre, an expanded modern maternity ward and psychiatry units for both youth and adults.

While the health authority provides infrastructure funding, specialized equipment and personal care items are often funded by donor gifts.

“It is important to us to support the hospital,” Sweeney said. “It’s really a cause that benefits us all. We are already looking forward to next year!”

The KGH Foundation is an independent, volunteer-driven charitable organization committed to enhancing the delivery of healthcare to the patients of Kelowna General Hospital and its associated facilities.

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The road to wellness runs through sunshine and open air (and BBQ)

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CENTRAL OKANAGAN-SIMILKAMEEN-NICOLA MP Dan Albas (below) was at the Peachland Wellness Centre’s annual community lunch June 22 to help community programs and service coordinator

Christina MacMaster cut the cake. More than 30 people came out for beef sandwiches and a bevy of salads, and water – lots of water. Below, right: Councillor Keith Thom dished out the au jus and the tunes as Papa Thom as the guests enjoyed the open air.

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LISA HOULE, OKANAGAN WaterWise communications and outreach coordinator, brought the www.DontMoveAMussel.ca campaign to the Peachland Visitor Centre

on June 25.

Mobile quagga and zebra mussel prevention trailer takes to the road CONTRIBUTED The Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society (OASISS) is taking

to the road in their newly constructed, educational, trailer.

This highly visual addition to the existing aquatic invaders

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through the RBC Blue Water Project Fund. “The RDOS appreciates that the Royal Bank could see the benefits of providing funding for a potentially devastating threat to our waterways – before it gets here.

They recognize the astronomical cost implications and impact to our environment which will affect all residents and visitors to the Okanagan, if quagga or zebra mussels arrive,” said Mark Pendergraft, Chair of the RDOS. Collaboratively, the RDOS and OASISS worked to design, procure and customize the mobile unit as well as outreach materials for this program. The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB), through their Don’t Move a Mussel Program,

is also a significant and collaborative partner on this project. OBWB supplies annual funding to OASISS to assist with hiring three Aquatic Invasive Species focused Canada Summer Job students who conduct outreach throughout the valley and monitor the local waters for mussels. The OBWB has for the past three years developed and distributed outreach materials and conducts annual ad and social marketing campaigns. Together these integral partnerships will mean a stronger campaign with a broader reach for 2016 and beyond.

This regional program is complementary to the BC’s Invasive Mussel Defence Program which includes eight trained inspection crews

with mobile decontamination units.

“The inspections crews identified 70 high risk boats in BC last year and 36 per cent were destined for the Okanagan.

This is a really key finding as it emphasizes the importance of regional programs to compliment what is happening at a provincial level. We all know it would only take one boat to infest BC waters and there is no going back,” said OASISS Program Manager Lisa Scott.

The mobile unit will be busy at many local events, at boat launches, yacht clubs, beaches and markets. Look for the hash tags emblazoned trailer #DontMoveaMussel, #StopAquaticHitchhikers, and #CleanDrainDry.

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fellow Peachlander Peter Price are probably kayaking the 444-mile Yukon River Quest as you read this.

Peachlanders on quest to tame mighty Yukon River CRAIG GILBERT EDITOR

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You can call him Danger Dave.

Dave Read and fellow Peachlander Peter Price are moving on to the Yukon to kayak the 444-mile Yukon River Quest.

Not to be confused with the epic 1,000-plus kilometre Yukon Quest sled dog race, this challenge follows the mighty Yukon River north from Whitehorse to Dawson City and is the longest annual canoe and kayak race in the world.

They left early Saturday morning June 25 to settle in for the 18th edition of the race, which runs June 29 to July 3.

Mired in whitewater midway through a 60- or 70-hour race is one way to spend Canada Day. “We’re doing it more as an adventure,” Read said. “To paddle on the Yukon for that distance is a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity. There are paddlers who have done it multime times, but I think once will be enough for me.”

He’s been preparing intensely on Lake Okanagan, including a 116-km paddle around the lake from Peachland to the bridge and the far side of the lake to Squally Point, then to Naramata and back to Peachland.

On Canadian Multiculturalism Day, British Columbians are being encouraged to nominate multicultural champions whose exceptional work in their communities throughout the province promotes inclusion and cultural diversity.

British Columbians have until Sept. 26 to nominate individuals, organizations or businesses to receive a British Columbia Multicultural Award. The awards will be presented at the British Columbia Multicultural Awards ceremony during British Columbia’s Multiculturalism Week in November.

Five categories are open for nomination: individual, business, organization, youth, and multicultural excellence in government. Award recipients in the first four categories will receive $5,000 to be donated to a non-profit organization of their choice to further support the work of multiculturalism in the province.

All award recipients will take home a trophy.

For more information about the awards, eligibility requirements and to submit a nomination visit: www.gov.bc.ca/BritishColumbiaMulticulturalAwards.

The provincial government, with advice and support from the Multicultural Advisory Council, organizes the British Columbia Multicultural Awards to honour and celebrate British Columbia’s cultural diversity.

The most ethnically diverse province in Canada, B.C. welcomes nearly 40,000 new immigrants every year.

“Cultural diversity is what makes British Columbia such a welcoming and inclusive place,” Minister of International Trade and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism Teresa Wat said in a press release. “We look forward to honouring multicultural champions who have dedicated themselves to bringing B.C.’s diverse cultures even closer together.”

They started at 10:30 p.m. and paddled all night and all day, stopping to eat three times.

He’s trained for 1,600 km in total.

The cutoff to finish the race is 84 hours and the winner will probably come in at around 50 hours. There are 17 competitors in their solo kayak division, 236 paddlers from 14 countries including eight provinces and territories and 15 states on 94 teams in all.

Included this year is an experimental stand-up paddle (SUP) class, which organizers believe boosted interest in the race. Eleven paddlers have elected to test their grit upright on a river that runs from British Columbia to the Bering Sea. Each racer has a mandatory kit of survival gear they have to carry with them including food, a stove and a tent. They’re inspected before, during and after the race.

Read is skeptical as to whether the stand-up paddlers will be able to carry all that gear with them for the duration of the race, so he’s sticking to the conventional kayak for his once-in-a-lifetime run.

“We have no pretense of winning, there are a lot of serious, professional racers there,” Read said. “I’d like to finish in 60 to 70 hours, but it depends on the speed the river is flowing, the wind and the weather.”

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Brenda Making, her six grandchildren and other members of the editor@peachlandview.com the 100 Anniversary of the family from Vernon to SUMMERLAND ORNAMENTAL the Peachland Visitor Information Centre GARDENS last Tuesday, June 21.

Two days of free family friendly events: “This is very in• House and Garden Tours teresting for them • Crafters and Artisans to learn,” she said • Botanical Illustrations Display as members of the 2,000-strong ma• Children’s Activities ternal colony of • Food protected Yuma bats • Silent Auction began to emerge from • Music (see website for details) attic of the former • Saturday headliner – South Okanagan Bigthe Band Peachland Primary • Sunday headliner – Cod Gone Wild School into the Lake Park at the Research Centre Okanagan twilight.

Free shuttle bus to the Gardens “They’re done for the Options available for handicapped visitors year but we keep our eyes out for different Email a picture and description of your pet to admin@peachlandview.com experiences for them.”

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Two days of free family friendly events: She said the House and Garden Tours • Crafters and Artisans • Botanical Illustrations bi-weekly counts are Display • Children’s Activities • Food • Silent Auction • Music (see reported to the British website for details) • Saturday Headliner - South Okanagan Big Band • Columbia Community Bat Program.

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usually turn out; the Vernon contingent pushed the crowd closer to 40 on this occasion. A big count is planned for tomorrow, Canada Day, right before the fireworks.

“It’s important to count the bats because we want to ensure the bats are healthy and that their numbers are increasing, and to see when the pups are born. There is a dramatic increase in the count when they start to fly.”

Each childbearing female has just one pup per year, but they can live up to age 30 or beyond.

“They trickle out of the building in groups of two or three, they seem to strategically leave the building,” she said. “The grandmothers always wait for the younger mothers and the pups to eat before they leave. This is magic hour when you can actually hear them being vocal.”

The visit was a good one for the Vernon contingent, about 16 of them in total.

“We had a nice picnic by the lake and enjoyed the town for a while earlier,” Making said. “The children may let their other home-schooled friends know about this.”

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WE HAVE A WINNER: Members of the Peachland Community Arts Council lined up in front of the stained glass work of Jean-Anne Copley to receive a $6,800 Community Gaming Grant through MLA Dan Ashton on June 23. The money supports the Peachland Art Gallery, summer art programming, the “showcase” program that promotes anything to do with art or artists and the Hearts Festival in February.

More motorcyclists injured in July, August CONTRIBUTED While motorcycles only make up only about three per cent of insured vehicles in B.C., they’re involved in almost one-in-10 road fatalities. With motorcycle awareness month underway, ICBC is calling on drivers to share the road with motorcycles now and throughout summer.

Crashes involving motorcycles peak at this time of year. In May and June, approximately four riders are injured in B.C. every day. In July and August, that number rises to six riders injured every day.* “This year the warmer weather arrived early so all drivers need to already be thinking about sharing the road responsibly to reduce crashes involving vulnerable road users like motorcyclists,” said Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure.

“Most car crashes involving motorcycles happen in intersections. Drivers need to always look out for motorcyclists ― especially when turning

left. And riders should never assume a driver has seen them.”

“Motorcycles are inherently smaller and riders aren’t protected by a frame, seatbelts, airbag and bumpers,” said Mark Blucher, ICBC’s president and CEO. “As a result, motorcycle crashes also tend to lead to more severe injury claims compared to those involving vehicle drivers.”

ICBC’s message for riders is to wear all the gear, all the time.

The right motorcycle riding gear, including a helmet that meets approved safety standards, is the best protection against severe injuries in a crash. Check out the Gear it or Shear it videos on icbc.com to see a graphic illustration of the difference between wearing riding gear and street clothes.

“Too often police officers see the devastating results of motorcycle crashes,” said Superintendent Derek Cooke, ViceChair of the B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police Traffic Safety Committee. “We’re asking motorcycle riders and their pas-

sengers to be visible, dress appropriately, pay attention and focus on driving because we don’t want you to be a statistic.

And to other drivers, please be alert to motorcycles – give them their space and remember that there are no minor incidents involving motorcycles.”

Tips for drivers

Always scan intersections and look carefully for motorcycles.

When turning left – look for oncoming motorcycles. Motorcycles can be hard to see, especially at night, at dusk, in bad weather or in heavy traffic. The safest choice is to yield the right of way to an oncoming rider as it can be hard to tell how fast they’re travelling.

Make eye contact – whenever possible, let motorcyclists know that you’ve seen them.

Don’t assume that a rider in the left part of the lane is planning to turn left. Some riders do this to be more visible.

Watch the rider for clues – sometimes a motorcycle’s turn signals are hard to see.

If the rider shoulder checks or the motorcycle leans, the rider is probably planning to change lanes, adjust lane position or turn.

Tips for riders

All the gear, all the time – Choose a jacket and pants made for motorcycle riding; sturdy gloves that cover your wrists and protect your knuck-

les; and boots that protect your ankles.

Street clothes offer little or no protection from the weather or in a crash.

Wear bright or reflective clothing that comes with ventilation to help prevent over-heating. Use a safety vest or clothing that features fluorescent material or reflective striping to help make

you more visible, day and night.

Passengers should also wear motorcycle gear for the best protection.

According to the law in B.C., you must wear a motorcycle helmet that meets DOT, Snell or ECE standards. Be sure it displays the proper label and meets safety-helmet labelling requirements.

When approaching an intersection, adjust your lane position and reduce your speed so you’ll have time to stop if you need to.

Get more driver and rider tips on icbc.com. *All statistics are based on a five-year average using 2009 to 2013 police (fatality) and ICBC data.

Includes low-speed motorcycles (scooters and mopeds).

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WHAT SUMMER VACATION? Peachland Ambassador candidates including Shenelle Neyedli, Jenelle Dugan, honourary candidate and Dutch exchange student Yaika Zeeman, current ambassador Bianca

Macdonald and Nadia Fraser had a taste of the mostly dry goings-on of municipal government in action on Tuesday thanks to Councillors Mario Vucinovic, Peter Schierbeck, Pam Cunningham, Mike Kent, Keith Thom and Terry Condon and Mayor Cindy Fortin.

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Buzz off, bugs! How to prevent bug bites this summer

Summer is officially here, and so are the bugs! We have prepared a quick reference guide for some of these common Okanagan insect bites and stings and how to prevent and treat them.

Mosquito and Black Fly Bites

Mosquitoes in Canada rarely cause any serious ailments, as the risk of contracting severe illness such as the West Nile virus or malaria from our local mosquitoes is extremely low. With that said, we still want to avoid getting bites from these pests, particularly in young children who can sometimes have a heightened immune response to various bug bites, resulting in a very swollen and itchy welt. Generally, an uncomfortable and itchy spot lasting for a couple of days is all that will occur, however a bug bite from a mosquito or black fly can sometimes lead to a secondary skin infection due to excessive scratching of the area. To prevent bug bites, various non-drug options are available, such as wearing long sleeves and pants with cuffs while outdoors, and avoiding activities in heavily wooded or swampy areas where these bugs are higher in number.

Also, various chemical repellents can be used, such as DEET, icaridin, or two per cent soybean oil.

DEET comes in various concentrations: 10 per cent or under for ages six months to two years to be used once per day, 10 per cent or under for two to 12 years to be used three times per day, and up to a 30 per cent concentration for persons 12 years and older. Some precautions with DEET include that it should only be used on exposed limbs and not on the hands or face due to a risk of ingestion, which can lead to DEET toxicity. If also using sun protection, sunscreen should be applied before applying DEET. Icaridin is recommended as the first choice in children 6 months to 12 years of age, and is effective against mosquitoes, black flies, and ticks. It is quite safe, but should not be used near the mouth or eyes. Soybean oil is generally safe for everyone and is not absorbed into the body through the skin. To protect infants and children under 6 months of age, mosquito netting as a physical barrier is the best form of protection to use.

Ticks

Ticks are small insects which often bite animals such as dogs, cats, deer and cattle, and humans. They are found in many forested and overgrown areas across Canada, including throughout the Rocky Mountains, Vancouver Island,

and southern mainland of BC. Not all ticks carry Lyme disease, but it is best to prevent tick bites because some ticks can carry other bacteria. When outdoors, wear closed-toed shoes, long sleeves and pants, and pull your socks over your pant legs. For adults and children above 12, the chemical repellent DEET at a 30 per cent concentration can be used to keep ticks away, whereas icaridin can be used in children six months to 12 years. It is also especially important to shower within two hours of returning inside from outdoors in order to remove any loose ticks.

Should you find a tick, it must be removed from skin right away with a set of tweezers, grasping the tick close to where the head meets the skin, avoiding twisting or pulling too quickly. The area should then be washed with soap and water. If at all possible, keep the tick in a plastic ziplock bag after removal, in case symptoms of Lyme disease do occur. This will allow a doctor to assess the likelihood of you having contracted Lyme disease. Symptoms of Lyme disease include a circular or “bull’s eye” skin rash around the bite area (appearing one to two weeks after the bite), followed by flu-like symptoms such as fatigue, headache, and joint pains, which

can last up to eight weeks. Further complications can occur as well, so medical attention is absolutely necessary if you do experience any of these symptoms.

Stinging Insects

Bees, wasps, and hornets are examples of stinging insects, and they love sweet drinks and food so are naturally attracted to outdoor barbeques and picnics. It is important to keep outdoor food areas clean and free of opened food to reduce the attraction of these pests. These insects also can be found in the grass, so wearing shoes when walking can help reduce the risk of a sting.

If you do happen to get a bite or a sting, a cold compress or instant cold pack can sometimes help relieve some of the swelling and discomfort. Other over-the-counter medications which can help include: • An oral pain-killer such as ibuprofen (Advil® or Motrin®) or acetaminophen (Tylenol®), which may help to reduce the pain and discomfort from a bite or sting.

• An oral antihistamine such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl®) which can help to relieve itching and swelling from bites and stings.

• A topical antihistamine, such as Benadryl®, which can help to

minimize any pain and itching at the site. Sometimes the use of topical diphenhydramine can cause a rash to the area it is applied on and if this should occur, use of the product should be discontinued.

• A topical steroid cream, such as hydrocortisone 0.5 per cent or 1 per cent cream (Cortate® or Polysporin Anti-Itch®). These creams will help with the swelling, itching, and will reduce inflammation and pain.

• A topical anesthetic (containing lidocaine, benzocaine or pramoxine) in a lotion, cream or gel, can help to reduce itching at the site of inflammation.

• Other topical products may be helpful to help soothe the site of a sting or bite, include Afterbite®, which provides a cooling sensation to skin, or calamine lotion which helps to reduce swelling, inflammation, and provides soothing relief to skin.

As always, every treatment might not be safe for everyone, so please make sure you receive a recommendation from your pharmacist before purchasing over-the-counter products. Feel free to stop in to see pharmacists Chelsea or Orysya at Okanagan Pharmacy Remedy’sRx, right beside the Peachland IGA, for any health-related needs!

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UBC student needs input for bobcat/lynx climate change study KEITH LACEY

ABERDEEN PUBLISHING A University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) student is completing his Masters degree studying the effects of climate change on lynx and bobcats across the province and he’s asking for assistance from local residents – and people across the province.

T. J. Gooliaff, 24, is in the first year of his two-years Masters program in biology at UBCO and is working on this thesis that centers around the concept that lynx and bobcats in B.C. are being adversely affected by climate change.

He’s asking members of the public who take photographs of either species of cat to send him those digital photographs, including date and location, so he can put together a comprehensive map of both species across the province.

“I am using photos of bobcats and lynx submitted by the public to help map the current provincial distribution of both species to determine if their ranges have shifted in response to climate change,” said Gooliaff, who is originally from Agassiz, B.C. and completed his undergraduate studies and received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford in the

spring of 2015.

“I hypothesize that bobcats have moved northwards and into higher elevations as a direct result of climate change.”

Historically, bobcats and lynx have been typically separated by snow depth, said Gooliaff.

Lynx have extremely long legs and large snowshoe-like paws, making them well adapted to travelling across deep snow.

Both species are found in the boreal forests across Canada and Alaska, as well as the mountain ranges extending south into Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Colorado, he said.

In contrast, bobcats are heavier, have small feet and sink into the snow, meaning they are susceptible to being targeted by other predators when they have trouble moving around in the snow, he said.

Bobcats are found throughout the deserts and grasslands of the contiguous United States, as well as southern Canada, he said.

“However, climate change has led to earlier springs and lower snow levels in western North America. As a result, suitable bobcat habitat may now be present in new areas in British Columbia.”

Response from members of the public

over the past several months has been outstanding as he’s received more than 1,900 photos from strangers since starting his research back in September, said Gooliaff.

“I’m almost overwhelmed at the positive response,” he said. “But I do need more photos as I’m trying to map both species across the entire province.”

The photographs members of the public submit to him don’t have to be award winning.

“The photos don’t have to be great photography … they just have to show a bobcat or lynx or even just a part of either,” he said. “The photos can be blurry or dark and don’t even have to clearly show which cat species is present “When sending me photos, please include both the date and location of each photo. Location should be as specific as possible and the most preferred would have latitude and longitude co-ordinates. If that information is not available, then please provide the name of the nearest road or landmark (including the distance from the road or landmark) or nearest town or watershed or Wildlife Management Unit.”

None of the photos submitted as part of this project will be published or shared with anyone without permission and photographers will retain full ownership of their photos, he said.

“The results of my study will be gladly shared with those who are interested.”

For decades, lynx and bobcats seldom shared the same habitat in B.C., but climate change has changed that and there are many areas where both species can be found in abundance, said Gooliaff.

“Due to climate change, bobcats have moved to higher elevations and the effect that has had on the lynx population remains unknown,” he said.

From the latest data, Gooliaff said there are healthy populations of lynx and bobcats in B.C. and they are both found across the Okanagan Valley.

The lynx population remains strong across North America, but there are signs of dwindling populations of bobcats in Washington State, Idaho and Montana, he said.

“My goal is to prove climate change has been the biggest reason why this species is in trouble in areas where they used to thrive,” he said.

Gooliaff said his final Masters paper should be completed “in about a year” and it’s his hope to graduate and land a job as a wildlife biologist with the Ministry of Environment.

Those who would like to submit photos can do so by email to tj.gooliaff@ ubc.ca or Dr. Karen Hodges at Karen.

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Osoyoos Golf Club will host provincial RCMP charity golf tournament in September Officers and retired veterans from across the province will gather for three-day golf tournament to benefit Honour House KEITH LACEY

ABERDEEN PUBLISHING The Town of Osoyoos is going to be overrun with police officers in September, but there won’t be any illegal activity going on.

The Town of Osoyoos and the Osoyoos Golf Club has been selected to host the 44th Annual E Division Golf Tournament from Sept. 14-16.

Const. Tammy Herman, who recently retired after a long career with the RCMP, has just moved to Osoyoos.

She and fellow retired officer Pete Nazaroff, who has been living in Oliver since his retirement a couple of years ago, applied to have Osoyoos host the national golf tournament and they found out their application had been accepted and Osoyoos will host the E Division Charity Golf Tournament for the first time since the early 1990s.

“The tournament is held in a different

place every year and we decided to put in an application to have the tournament come to Osoyoos because it has been more than 20 years since Osoyoos last hosted this event,” said Herman. “With the great weather we get in September, we feel we’re going to get a terrific turnout of officers and retired veterans at the tournament.

“Participants in this golf tournament are serving and veteran RCMP members, along with a limited number of corporate playing sponsors.

Players travel in from all region across the province to participate in this annual charity tournament.”

The main purpose of the tournament is to raise funds for Honour House, a society the provides temporary housing for Canadian Forces, veterans, emergency services personnel and their families, while they travel to receive medical care and treatment in the Metro Vancouver

Area, said Nazaroff.

“These brave men and women, along with their families, sacrifice so much to protect our freedom and our everyday way of life,” he said. “Honour House allows us the opportunity to show our support and appreciation for their selfless sacrifices.”

All tournament sponsors will play a direct role in providing this housing for officers when in need, he said.

Playing sponsors will be asked to pay $425, which will cover playing 18 holes per day all three days, a golf cart, range balls, the banquet on Wednesday, Sept. 14 and Thursday, Sept.

15 and a buffet lunch on Friday, Sept. 16.

A sponsor sign will also be displayed prominently on display at one of the golf holes.

A company or business can sponsor a single hole for $200 and their sponsor sign will be placed prominently on display at one of the golf holes.

If unable to participate at the sponsor level, local businesses will be asked to donate merchandise or gift certificates, said Herman.

A list of contributors will be compiled and distributed to the players and the media and official tax receipts will be issued by the charity for any contribution to the tournament.

Herman said she’s confident a full field of 144 golfers will participate and expects more than 200 people will be visiting Osoyoos for the tournament as many officers and retired veterans will be bringing their spouses.

“It should provide a real nice boost to the local economy as all of the competitors will be staying in local hotels, motels and campgrounds,” she said.

While this is strictly a fun tournament and the goal is to raise as much money as possible for Honour House, there will be

some good golf played as well, she said.

“There are a lot of regulars at the tournament who are really good golfers,” she said. “It will be a mixed field with some outstanding golfers and many officers who hardly play at all, but want to be part of this tournament.”

Nazaroff and Herman have both played in the tournament on several occasions and both are looking

forward to this year’s tournament.

“It’s a lot of fun and we raise some good money for a very worthwhile cause, so we’re really looking forward to it,” said Nazaroff. “The Osoyoos Golf Course is always in great shape and I know a lot of the officers are already talking about the tournament even though it’s still several months away.”

Nazaroff and Her-

man will be spending a lot of their time over the next several weeks trying to get sponsors on board.

“We will be approaching a lot of local businesses and we would like to get a few of the wineries involved as well,” she said. “We’ve always had strong corporate support for this event and we expect a good response from local businesses for this year’s tournament.”

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AFTERNOON BRIDGE 1:30-3:30pm,

day worship at 3 pm, Meeting at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

50+ Activity Centre

MONDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8

pm, Heritage Park (Beach Avenue).

Runs until September 25.

am-8 pm, community centre

PICKLEBALL 1-3 pm,

pm, community centre

(3.75+), community centre

YOUTH BOXING CLUB

TWEEN DROP IN & MULTISPORTS (ages

6-8 pm, 4th St Place

SPIN XPRESS 7:408 pm, community centre

PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10 am,

50+ Activity Centre

United Church

INDOOR WALKING

TUESDAYS

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

PICKLEBALL 9:05-

FITNESS ROOM 8 am-8 pm, community centre

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am,

Margaret’s Anglican Church

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

4th St Place

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE

TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 9:15 am,

10 am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank

Heritage Park by the Rotary Pavilion.

Weather permitting. Hosted By the Peachland Wellness Centre

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

am, 50+ Activity Centre

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30 am,

DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL 10 am-12 pm,

PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 am service fellowship 11:30 am, 4204 Lake Ave.

SUNDAY TEA 1-4 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

Little Schoolhouse on Brandon Lane.

Tea and dessert on the patio and featured local artists.

TAI CHI 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1 pm, 50+ Activi-

UKULELE 1 pm, 50+

ty Centre

Activity Centre

MEAT DRAW 2-4 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

PICKLEBALL 1-3 pm (1.0-2.75), community centre

1-2:45 pm. Peachland Wellness Centre.

Last session June 14

SPIN, SCULPT & STRETCH 5:15-6:15

YOGA (ADVANCED BEGINNERS) 8 am,

8-9 am, community centre

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB

Margaret’s Anglican Church

CARPET BOWLING 10

community centre

COMPUTER LITERACY 10 am-noon.

Peachland Wellness Centre. Please call for appointments 250-767-0141. Last session June 21

AA 12-1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

9-12) 3:05-8 pm.

Meet at Peachland Elementary School

TWEEN DROP-IN & MULTI-SPORTS 3-8 pm, meet at Peachland Elementary.

Ages 9-12

YOUTH DROP-IN 3:30-8 pm, Peachland Youth Centre.

Grades 7+

PEACHLAND SPARKS AND BROWNIES 5:45-7 pm, community centre

WEDNESDAYS

Office open Mon - Fri, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

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Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

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COMING ACTIVITIES Pancake Breakfast Duplicate Bridge NEW!

July 3 Sunday 8 am to 11:30 am Adults $5 Children (6-11yrs) $3 Free under age 5 Includes pancakes, sausages, juice, coffee, fruit Everyone is welcome!

Come and see what Duplicate Bridge is all about!

July 12 Tuesday at 1:30 pm Contact Marv Norden 250 767 6446 Bridge expertise is not necessary

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

THE PEACHLAND LITTLE SCHOOLHOUSE SUMMER ARTS PROGRAM starts June 30, 11-4 pm, Peachland Little Schoolhouse. With local artists Lorraine Fader and Kat Lefebre. Visit this small heritage building and admire their work. Brandon Lane off Fourth Street.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST July 3, 8 - 11:30 a.m., 50+ Activity Centre. Adults $5, children (6-11 yrs) $3, Free under age 5. Includes pancakes, sausages, juice, coffee, fruit. Everyone is welcome.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE July 12, 1:30 pm, 50+ Activity Centre. Come and see

what Duplicate Bridge is all about! Contact Marv Norden 250 767 6446.

Bridge expertise is not necessary.

ST. MARGARET’S CHURCH 8TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CAKES AND MORE

New items this year include dark cakes in gift boxes for $13 (in tins light and dark are $16), Scottish shortbread $7, and Christmas pudding $9.

Order deadline is August 31 and cheques postdated to August 31 are welcome with your order. Visit the church office Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 11 a.m., call 250-767-3131 or email stmargarets@shaw.ca.

TWEEN COOKING NIGHT 5-7:30 pm,

ROTARY CLUB OF PEACHLAND 12-1:30

Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12

pm, Gasthaus Restaurant. Be a part of your community and join us for lunch. Everyone welcome. (No meeting June 30 or Sep. 1)

WRITERS UNBLOCKED Second Wednesday of the Month, 6:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

CLOG DANCING 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. 50+ Activity Centre

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

4th week: community centre. Dan 250-7679034

am-8 pm, community centre

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INDOOR WALKING

pm, Peachland Museum

FITNESS ROOM 8

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CHESS 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

AFTERNOON BRIDGE 1:30-3:30 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

SUNSHINE SINGERS 2-3 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre.

Last session June 22.

PICKLEBALL 1-3 pm, (3.0-4.0), community centre

THURSDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8

AA 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

BOOK CLUB 1-2 pm, Last Thursday of each month, Peachland Wellness Centre.

PICKLEBALL 1-3 pm,

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

YOGA (BEGINNERS)

Activity Centre

LADIES CRIB 1-3pm, Peachland Wellness Centre. Last session June 24.

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

MEAT DRAW 4-5 pm,

pm. (1.0-3.5), community centre

TWEEN TRIPS 5:30-8

Peachland Wellness Centre. Runs every week

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

DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL

BINGO 6:45 pm (doors

10 am-12 pm, community centre

open 5:30 pm), 50+ Activity Centre

IRON & SILK 10:45 am,

FRIDAYS

11:45 am,4th St Place

10-12pm. Peachland Wellness Centre. Last session June 17.

ART CLUB 12 pm, 50+

PICKLEBALL 5:30-7:30

CHAIR FITNESS 11-

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB

UKULELE (BEGINNERS) 1:30 pm, 50+

TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 10 am, Heritage

50+ Activity Centre

9 am, 50+ Activity Centre

10:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10 am-12 pm,

AEROBICS AND MORE

(3.75+), community centre

am-8 pm, community centre

Park by the gazebo.

Hosted By the Peachland Wellness Centre

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th St. Place

FITNESS ROOM 8 am-6 pm, community centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, community centre

Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL 1-3 pm, (3.0-3.5), community centre

LEGO TIME 3-4 pm, Peachland Library.

Open to all ages FUSION FRIDAYS 4-8 pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 13+

SATURDAYS CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Centre

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

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

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Renosense Home Repair Ltd. Renovations including siding, decks, carpentry, drywalling, ceilings texturing, window & doors.

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Unbreakables: anytime in our drop box.

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

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

Call 250-763-5555 for more info.

GARAGE SALE Garage Sale Sunday, July 3 at 5624 Beach Ave 10-2 p.m.

General employment A &W Now Hiring Full Time and Part Time Cook and Cashier $10.50 to start all shifts apply in restaurant with resume or at www.aw.ca Gardener (1 day a week) Looking for someone to hand prune roses and other flowers, also to weed plant beds.

The complex is located on Beach Ave. I’m only looking for help every Tuesday for the month of July and August.

Hours would be from 8am to 3pm, I am a bit flexible on the hours if you wanted to only work from 9-2 or something like that. $15.50hr. 250212-7072.

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REGIONAL NEWS

Regional parks hotbeds of activity this summer CONTRIBUTED There is a whole wilderness of activities for kids and families in regional parks in the Central Okanagan this summer.

Summer Nature Camps

Spaces are filling up fast for the Regional Parks Summer Nature Camps.

Register youngsters at the EECO (Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan) in Mission Creek Regional Park.

The popular half-day morning summer program for youngsters takes place during July and August with camps for youth aged 5-10. There is also a special program for pre-school children age three and four years mornings July 5 to 8 and August 2 through 5.

The camps use two Regional Parks (Mission Creek or Bertram Creek) as a backdrop for fun, active indoor and outdoor activities with a focus on envi-

ronmental education to foster an appreciation for our natural environment.

For more information on camp locations, dates and registration prices check out Your Guide to Regional Parks, go online to regionaldistrict.com/pa rks or contact Regional Parks Services at 250469-6232 or the EECO at 250-469-6140.

Start date: Immediate End date: Ongoing

Discover Nature with ‘Discovery Backpacks’

Stop by the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan in Mission Creek Regional Park and sign out a “Discovery Backpack.” The EECO is open Tuesday through Sunday.

Inside you’ll find everything you need to do your own pond study or nature walk in the regional park at Springfield and Durnin Roads. The “Discovery Backpacks” are a great way

and set out for a 45 minute walk through the park and along the Mission Creek Greenway. Everyone returns to the EECO for refreshments and some baby basics. Participants are encouraged to use strollers and baby carriers that are suitable for rough terrain.

The program is free, but registration is required. Phone the EECO at 250-4696139 or email eeco@ cord.bc.ca.

For more information about this or other Regional Park programs please visit the Regional District website regionaldistrict.com/parksevents or contact the EECO at 250-469-6140.

Start date: June 30 End date: August 12

to get every member of your family actively involved in learning about our natural surroundings.

For more information visit the Regional District website regionaldistrict. com/parks or contact the EECO staff at eeco@cord.bc.ca or call 250-469-6140.

Start date: Immediate End date: August 28

‘Roll and Stroll’

Our newest weekly walking club is underway for moms and caregivers with babies and little ones.

“Roll and Stroll” sees parents meeting other parents while spending time active and outdoors in a family and baby-friendly environment.

The program runs every Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. until July 28.

Meet at the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan (EECO) in Mission Creek Regional Park (Springfield and Durnin Roads)

‘Families in Parks’

Get the whole family active and celebrating the outdoors in one of your Regional Parks!

Join Regional Parks staff as they provide some free activities

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To register your family for these free events, or other “Families in Parks” events, please drop in to the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan, email eeco@cord.bc.ca or phone 250-469-6139.

Start date: Immediate End date: August 18

‘Take a Hike’

You’re invited to take part a series of interpretive hikes in different Central Okanagan Regional Parks.

While there’s no cost for the “Take a Hike” program, please pre-register at the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan by emailing eeco@cord.bc.ca or call 250-469-6139. All outings begin at 9:00

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for the entire family at our “Families in Parks” events.

On Sunday, July 24 help us salute our stuffies with our “Old Fashioned Teddy Bear Picnic” at Kopje Regional Park, located along Carrs Landing Road in Lake Country.

Bring out your favourite stuffed animal and join Regional Parks staff for a picnic and activities designed to look after your stuffed friend! Bring out a picnic lunch, a swimsuit and blanket to enjoy a summer’s day at Kopje Regional Park. Activities take place from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 28 we mark the return of the Kokanee salmon with our “Welcome the Kokanee Salmon Festival” at Hardy Falls Regional Park.

Join our park interpreters to welcome the first Kokanee salmon as they begin their journey from Okanagan Lake swimming upstream in Deep Creek to spawn.

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a.m.. Participants are encouraged to wear appropriate clothing, footwear and bring their own water and snack for these two to three hour outings.

Saturday, July 23 – travel along and up above Mission Creek in this outing at Scenic Canyon Regional Park exploring a new trail and interesting views of Layer Cake Mountain. We’ll start and return to the Field Road parking area just off McCulloch Road near Gallagher’s Canyon. This a more difficult rated hike which involves steep and uneven trails.

Saturday, August 27 – we’ll trek through Glen Canyon Regional Park and along Powers Creek. Meet with our park interpreter at the Aberdeen Road access off Webber Road in Glenrosa in West Kelowna. This outing is rated moderate.

For information on any of our Regional Parks programs visit regionaldistrict.com/ parksevents or contact the EECO staff at 250-469-6140 or email eeco@cord.bc. ca.

Start date: August 15 End date: Sunday, August 28, 1:30 p.m.

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Check out the displays and watch the Kokanee salmon spawning in Deep (Peachland) Creek during the “Welcome the Kokanee Salmon Festival.” The free activities for every family member are on Sunday, August 28 between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at Hardy Falls Regional Park along Hardy Street just off Highway 97 at the south end of Peachland.

A park interpreter will also be on hand to answer questions you might have about our land-locked salmon that’s a cousin of the Sockeye salmon.

For more information visit the Regional District website, reg iona ldistrict.com/ parksevents, or you can contact the EECO at 250-469-6140.

Start date: Tuesday, August 16 End date: Sunday, October 9, 4:00 p.m.

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COMMUNITY

CONDITIONS FOR KAYAKING were close to copybook last Monday, June 27. Beach and water activities saw a dramatic up-tick in Peachland this week as temperatures climbed accordingly.

Foundation director Perrino paddles on – to foundation

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COLLISION & GLASS

CONTRIBUTED After 11 years with the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation, executive-director Janice Perrino is moving onto a new career challenge.

Perrino will complete her tenure on July 15 to become president of the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation.

Walter Despot, chair of the SOS Medical Foundation board, said Perrino will be immensely missed and the entire organization wishes her every success in the future.

“Janice’s departure comes after a hugely successful launch to the Foundation’s $20-million campaign to supply the medical equipment for the $312.5-million expansion of Penticton Regional Hospital,” said Despot.

“She has done an exceptional job of raising funds for our hospital and all of the other medical facilities in the region.”

Perrino said winning government approval for the new PRH patient care tower and emergency room expansion was a great accomplishment for the region.

“This is the best project for our region’s future. What has been the most exciting for me to see, is the public’s commitment to the fundraising campaign,” she said.

“Now a new executive-director can work with the community to take us over the top, ensure the hospital has the medical equipment needed and that we are set for the future.”

Perrino also worked closely with many donors over the years – most recently with Penticton businessman David Kampe who announced a $3-million donation for a permanent MRI to be located at PRH. This was not part of the project’s original budget.

Perrino openly admits that the hardest part of leaving will be saying goodbye to the donors along with the Foundation and hospital staff.

Perrino led the Foundation’s previous major campaigns at PRH, including a mobile MRI van, CT scan, digital stereotactic mammography machine, new digital imaging equipment, student residence, along with hundreds of pieces of medical equipment for health facilities throughout the region.

The SOS Medical Foundation intends to have a new executive-director in place shortly to lead the continuing fundraising campaign for the new PRH tower project.

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4284 Beach Ave. • $875,000

101-5300 Huston Rd. • $529,000

5208 Huston Rd. • $679,000

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MLS® 10119573 Semi waterfront location rancher with 3 bdrms.

MLS® 10118336 Walkout rancher at “The Terraces.”

MLS® 10117557 Beautifully customized walkout rancher.

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778.479.4706

5878A Beach Ave, Peachland

www.lakesidenotary.ca

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5.93 ACRES G TIN

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Lakeshore Gardens

$509,900 3 bedroom $469,000 D SO2Lbedroom

$399,900 $529,900 • 6526 Sherburn Road Sweeping lake views from Kelowna to Penticton in a quiet area, no through road, grade level entry, large lot .31 acre, if you love to garden you will love this yard, pond, gas fireplace RV & boat parking, large wrap around deck.

MLS® 10119747 Call Cecile for a FREE MARKET EVALUATION

250-212-2654 TOP 1% in Canada

www.peachlandrealestate.com

K 100

K 29.8

5158 Pineridge Road, Peachland - Country setting yet 5 mins to the lake! This rare property boasts almost 6 acres with quiet fabulous mountain views & country like feel with horses and larger properties in the area. Properties like this don’t come up too often.

MLS® 10115428

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TroyFischer

Real Estate Professional

250.878.0626 RogerW.Cyr Unlicensed Consultant

TroyFischer@remax.net

Each office independently

Big view lot! $319,900 for .41 acre

and KELOWNA owned operated

Call Debra Kelly

O: 250.448.4997 C: 250.864.6891 DKellyMac@gmail.com