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Residents battle ballooning Peachland rat population TREVOR NICHOLS

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Jack Heynsberg’s nightmare lasted for three weeks.

It started when he and his wife awoke one morning to find water pouring into their basement from a leak in the ceiling.

It took three days to get a plumber in to fix the leak, during which the couple had to keep their water shut off. Heynsberg would hump water over from his next door neighbour’s house in five gallon buckets to flush his toilets.

It was a tough

couple of days, but Heynsberg had no idea it was about to get much, much worse.

A few days later they once again awoke to water pouring into the basement suite.

Heynsberg opened up the ceiling and found the plastic pipe had been chewed through: it was rats.

Over the next three weeks Heynsberg would find more than 15 leaks in his ceiling.

He began shutting the water off every night, and every morning he and his wife would head to the basement, turn the water back on, and anxiously watch for leaks.

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“It was a nightmare,” Heynsberg said, recalling the dread they felt each morning as they waited for the inevitable flood of water pouring from their ceiling.

He set up 19 traps in the ceiling, and more outside his house. He put down anti-coagulants, threw pepper into the ceiling and circled his house plugging up every conceivable hole a rat might squeeze through.

His mother-in-law, who lives in the basement suite, began waking up in the night convinced water was pouring onto her as she slept. His wife, who more than once left for work in tears, coated her car in pepper to try and prevent rats from getting in.

The leaks kept coming.

He stopped calling the plumber. Instead, he bought plumbing tools and began fixing the pipes himself. He called exterminators,

TREVOR NICHOLS

JACK HEYNSBERG, AN amateur taxidermist, plans to stuff and mount the rat that

terrorized his home for three weeks.

who told him they could pretty much only do the same thing he was.

Still, more leaks appeared.

Eventually, after most of his ceiling had been ripped up, Heynsberg fished a dead rat out. He put it in a plastic bag and

stuck it in his freezer.

“I’m going to mount the stupid thing. I’m going to mount him with a piece of pipe in his mouth,” Heynsberg said with a wry chuckle.

He guessed the rogue rat cost him more than $3,000 in traps, repairs and pre-

miums not covered by his insurance company.

Heynsberg’s experience was especially horrific, but not isolated. Across Peachland, residents are battling a persistent and seemingly ballooning roof rat problem. They are chewing through wir-

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ing in people’s cars, burrowing into their compost and wreaking havoc on their properties.

Tim Stubbert, who owns Peachland’s Ace Hardware, said Peachland residents have been flocking to his store to stock up in their war against the rodents. He’s said he’s been selling rat traps at a rate of thirtyto-one over traps for other kinds of pests.

“I’ve never sold this many rat traps in the decades I’ve been in this town,” he said emphatically.

Peachland Council also addressed the issue early this year, when Coun. Keith Thom brought the district’s rat “infestation” up for discussion.

Thom said several residents had approached him with their concerns about rats, and that he had been dealing with a persistent rat colony on his own Lake Ave. property.

Mayor Cindy Fortin wondered if there was something the district could do to help Peachland residents.

“I know that normally pest control is normally left up to the homeowner, but we are dealing with a big problem here,” she said.

Several other nearby communities (including Kelowna and Naramata) have expressed concerns about the rat population to the Regional District of the Central Okanagan, and council decided to add its voice. It also decided to look into providing better information to residents through a link on its website.

“It’s gotten to the point where it’s a serious problem,” Fortin said.

Heynsberg acknowledged there’s not a lot the district can do to control rats on people’s private property, which is why he warned all Peachlanders to stay vigilant.

“People need to keep their heads up with this thing,” he said. “We have a rat infestation for sure, and I don’t want people to have to go through the nightmare I went through.”

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NEWS

Council pursues Okanagan Water Board xeriscaping project ward, Mitchell said a competition would be held to select two homes in Peachland to get a xeriscape makeover, at no cost to the homeowner.

Those demonstration homes would be selected in May, and the landscaping would be finished by the end of June.

The program would be completely paid for by the OWB grant, with about $5,000 of in-kind labour being provided by the district to monitor and collect data.

wouldn’t you do it?” she asked.

“It’s important for homeowners to start making the changes, and just to start doing things differently in the landscape that simultaneously can have a really big effect on water savings,” she added. “It’s about changing our cultural perceptions around what is an attractive and acceptable landscape.”

If Peachland’s grant application is approved, and the project moves for-

mulching, drip irrigation, appropriate plant selection, and other techniques to ensure less water is used, and much less is wasted, on maintaining landscape features.

The benefits, Masini said, are impressive, reaching anywhere from 30-80 per cent water reduction.

“Xeriscaping is like a no-brainer. If you can still have a landscape that looks good, that uses less water, and requires less maintenance, why

Central Okanagan LISA MASINI OF THE Okanagan Xeriscape Association says xeriscaping can be used to create any type of landscaping.

TREVOR NICHOLS

REGIONAL REPORTER

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The District of Peachland is looking to promote a new, water-conscious form of landscaping in town, through a possible pilot project funded through the Okanagan Water Board.

On Feb. 23, council green-lit a grant application to the OWB for the Community Xeriscape and Water Conservation Project.

The project would see the district partner with the Okanagan Xeriscape Association to create xeriscape demonstrations on two residents’ properties.

The idea behind the project, according to the district’s director of operations, Joe Mitchell, would

be both to “showcase the aesthetic appeal” of a xeriscape yard and measure the water conservation xeriscaping can help achieve in the Okanagan Valley.

“This type of residential project has not been done in our region, and will be an opportunity to gather valuable information on local xeriscaping techniques, as well as results,” Mitchell told council on Feb. 23.

Xeriscaping is a set of landscaping principles that, when followed, can lead to significant water conservation.

Mitchell said that, with anticipated new residential developments on the horizon in Peachland and droughts becoming a more persistent problem, xeriscaping is one way the district

can set itself apart as a leader in water conservation.

On top of that, should the project proceed, it will be the first of its kind in the Okanagan to track exactly how much water xeriscaping can save, providing valuable information that can be used throughout the valley.

Lisa Masini is the program manager at the not-for-profit Okanagan Xeriscape

Association.

She says xeriscaping is a “no-brainer” way for homeowners to reduce the amount of water they use.

While typically xeriscaping is associated with lots of rocks and cacti, Masini said any kind of landscape can be created through xeriscaping, because it is a set of principles rather than a specific style.

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Dear MOTI: four-lane and divide Highway 97 now!

I agree with the Wiebes’ letters as published in the recent editions of the Peachland View. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) should not wait for yet another death and a costly two-year study.

They need to divide, four-lane and make Highway 97 safe now!

This is the major north-south corridor through Peachland. They should not wait for another terrible car accident to happen.

Jackie Saunders, Peachland

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Food trucks may have a place in Peachland’s economy but certainly not along the waterfront.

Food trucks are seldom appreciated by storefront restaurants who operate year-round through thick and thin, paying taxes and supporting

local charities.

Meanwhile the food trucks harvest the low hanging fruit and dash when the leaves begin to fall.

Don Grant, Peachland

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The natural beauty of the Valley is a non-renewable natural resource that demands our treasure and protection, not the flippant disregard granted by the bypass committee and our council.

For those of you who did not live in Peachland before the building of Highway 97C, you must know that Drought Hill was actually a beautiful and inspiring chapter in the Okanagan landscape.

Although I doubt it would have competed with Mt. Rundle for majesty, it certainly was a natural beauty, an incredible blend of geology and semi-desert ecology merging naturally with our town.

However, with the building of 97C, Drought Hill lost its place as a beautiful aspect of the land. The highway’s massive rock cut divided Peachland from its natural union with the Land and destroyed a non-renewable resource, reducing its beauty to a mere shadow of former contribution.

The bypass hucksters draw lines on maps to represent their holy grail of transportation schemes but they fail to inform that supporting their agenda is to support further, large-scale destruction of something that no one has the right to destroy; the landscape beauty of the valley.

Supporting their choice of addressing highway issues will result in a 200-metre right of way with massive rock cuts and fills that stretch from Greata Ranch to the top of Princeton that will make the cut on Drought Hill pale in comparison.

Without a doubt one of the main reasons that people emigrate to the Okanagan and settle in Peachland is that we have the most as-

tounding and unbroken vista of natural beauty of any place in the Valley.

A simple gaze across the lake, sweeping south toward Squally Point and west toward Greata and Antlers Saddle should be enough to fill even the driest soul with a sense of wonder and appreciation for the tapestry of water, rock and flora that we call home.

Like all things natural, the beauty of the Valley was not created by human genius and once vanquished cannot be replaced by further efforts of mankind. Our endeavours to improve transportation, develop land, and construct houses, condos, golf courses and commercial enterprise should all be done in a manner that safeguards this non-renewable resource.

I maintain as fact, that the beauty of the Okanagan Valley is nothing less than a non-renewable natural resource that when gone today is gone forever.

The beauty of the natural landscape does not belong to Peachland, it does not belong to Kelowna or any other government and it certainly does not belong to the bypassers. It belongs to everyone who calls the Valley home and we have a collective responsibility to respect its value and preserve it for future generations.

So the next time you wander your favorite walk or spend time enjoying the view, look around, drink it in; it’s incredible, it’s priceless.

Take a photo, paint a picture – heaven forbid your grandchildren need them to see the beauty that was rather than the beauty that is.

Brenton Froehlich, Peachland

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The editor reserves the right to edit letters for taste, brevity and clarity or to avoid obscenity, libel or invasion of privacy. Upon request, we will use a pseudonym only, but only rarely and for compelling reasons.

Letters published do not necessarily reflect the editorial policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All letters must include your first and last name, contact number, and town or city of residence to be considered.

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COMMENTARY

There is no room for conflict of interest in local government MAYOR CINDY FORTIN CONTRIBUTOR

There have been several communities in the news lately who are grappling with conflict of interest issues, including West Kelowna.

This issue has recently come to light in Peachland with letters in the newspaper and residents contacting me with more than one alleged concern involving a council member.

I strongly feel it would be negligent of council to just overlook it, and not investigate and address it.

There are good reasons why conflict of interest rules exist, the most important one being “integrity”

– both with regard to maintaining the integrity of the voting process, as well as public confidence in the elected officials voting on their behalf, particularly when it comes to taxpayer money.

These standards apply to all municipal and regional district elected officials. The rules do not take into consideration whether a person is well-liked or not.

During a meeting of council, it is up to the individual to declare a conflict of interest if he or she has a direct or indirect pecuniary (monetary) interest in a matter under consideration.

A member must also declare a conflict if he or she has some

other, non-pecuniary type of interest that places, or possibly could place, that person in a conflict position.

(Perhaps it’s free promotion or advertising of oneself and one’s business.)

Conflict rules not only expect that a person will remove themselves from the final vote on a related issue, but excuse oneself from all debate and discussion that is a part of it.

Conflict of interest may give rise to this question. Would the person voting feel uncomfortable voting against their employer, or someone they periodically contract with? It introduces an element of uncertainty.

I understand that

finding employment can be difficult and sporadic in a small town, and council wages (or stipends) are pretty slim.

I was faced with this when I first was elected to council in 2011. and I had to make choices. As a

freelance journalist I had to decide back then if I could continue reporting on local issues while also being on council debating them. The answer was no. I was also up for a manager’s job at a local establishment, but

decided to withdraw my application due to any perceived conflict in the future.

It was a tough decision, but I had to make tough choices if I wanted to run on council, which was the most important thing to me. So for

anyone worried that this issue will be forgotten, or just “swept under the rug” as one constituent put it, I do plan to continue to look into this matter and council will determine if any action or sanctions are necessary.

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE MEETING Debt And Reserve Policy (FIN-065): To Fund And Support Peachland’s Asset Management Goals The District of Peachland is responsible for operating and maintaining almost $130 million of infrastructure including our water system, wastewater (sewer) system, stormwater system, roadway network, community buildings and facilities (including parks), and fleet. The District’s asset management plan recommends an annual investment of $485,000 into renewal/replacement of our high priority existing infrastructure. Over the next few years, several large capital projects, such as a new fire hall and water treatment plant, will also be needed and require significant investment.

On November 24th 2015, District council endorsed a debt and reserve policy (FIN- 065) to support the funding of Peachland’s infrastructure needs. The total tax impact is additional parcel taxation in the amount of approximately $88 compared to the previous year.

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Staff and its consultants will be available to discuss and answer questions regarding the Debt and Reserve Policy (FIN-065) at the open house meeting: When: Where: Time: Format:

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Nominations are being accepted until Friday, March 11, 2016 at 12:00 noon. For nomination information visit www.peachland.ca.

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COMMUNITY

Second annual heart attack/stroke awareness workshop to be held Mar. 8 ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

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When it comes to heart health, knowledge and know-how can help save a life.

That’s the message the District of Peachland’s recreation coordinator, Julie van den Born, wants prospective participants of the upcoming heart attack and stroke awareness workshop to take away.

“Learning how to use something like an AED machine [automated external

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defibrillator], which is being taught at the workshop, sounds intimidating,” van den Born said on March 1.

“But it’s easy once you try it – and it’s so important. You really can save someone’s life.”

As a certified yoga and fitness instructor, avid runner and cycling enthusiast with an educational background in human kinetics, Van den Born knows first-hand the importance of heart health and maintaining an active lifestyle.

But as active as Peachland residents are, even the most vigourous are not immune to heart disease and stroke.

Van den Born says that’s why the district felt it was vital to provide residents with the opportunity to gain a hands-on educational experience, and opted to host what it had hoped would be the first of many heart attack and stroke awareness work-

shops.

“Last year was the first workshop we offered and it was a huge success,” Van den Born wrote in an email to The View.

The event, she noted, included 40 participants (full capacity), and had a wait list of more than 30 people. She attributes its success to the work those who collaborated on the workshop and the quality of the information they provided.

“Last year participants got a chance to interact with student paramedics; they answered questions and demonstrated how to administer CPR and use an AED. It was a valuable learning experience for everyone involved.”

To make this year’s event happen, van den Born said the district has collaborated with the Peachland Wellness Centre, the 50+ Activity Centre, BC Emergency Health Services, Justice Institute of British

Columbia and the Peachland Fire and Rescue Service.

To populate the workshop, van den Born contacted people on last year’s waiting list to give them first chance to reserve a spot.

So far, she says there are 40 participants and there are four spots left.

Anyone interested in reserving s space is urged to contact van den Born at the community centre and pre-register as soon as possible.

The fee for this year’s edition is a donation of $5, which will go toward the purchase of an AED machine for the community. Van den Born says her goal is to see the workshop run twice a year.

The Heart Attack and Stroke Awareness workshop will be held at the 50+ Activity Centre from 6-9 p.m. on March 8.

For more information or to register contact Julie van den Born at 250-7672133.

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Every once in a while the members of Peachland’s fire and rescue services go a little batty – and it has nothing to do with the countless hours of practice and training they put in preparing to battle blazes in and around Peachland.

It’s because every two years many of them volunteer their time to clean the guano out of the attic where most of Peachland’s resident

bat population resides. The cleanup took place in conjunction with the Bat Education and Ecological Protection Society (BEEPS) membership meeting held at the Visitor Information Centre on Feb. 16.

According to BEEPS president Darlene Hartford, the volunteers, which included Randy Molberg, Matt McLean, Spencer Durocher, Amy Berry, Barb Haley, Anthony Evans, Kayla Fish and fire chief Dennis Craig, retrieved eight large bags of guano. The next clean-out will be in 2018.

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COMMUNITY

Peachland’s hospital auxiliary helps purchase bubble wall wall, which was installed in the dining hall of Cottonwoods Care Centre in Kelowna, and unveiled last month.

Her hope, she added, is that the decorative therapeutic wall will make a lively and welcome addition to the pleasure of Cottonwood’s residents.

The Kelowna General Hospital 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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When it comes to making the world a more beautiful place, the efforts of a few can benefit many. Just ask the members of Peachland’s hospital auxiliary.

Founded in 1976, the twenty-seven member strong volunteer organization raises

thousands of dollars each year for Kelowna General Hospital.

The group’s president, Pat Grieve, says this is achieved mainly through catering Peachland’s social events, weddings, banquets, funerals and anniversaries.

“There aren’t a lot of us, but we work hard,” Grieve told The View on Feb. 25. “We’re

proud of what we have accomplished.”

In addition to contributing $35,000 to the purchase of a new ST Scan for KGH’s emergency department, the local auxiliary, Grieve noted, is one of four reporting to the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation.

Earlier this year, the group also helped purchase a bubble

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elcome to planet 50/50

Let us devote solid funding, courageous advocacy and unbending political will to achieving gender equality around the world. There is no greater investment in our common future.”

ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

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If nothing else, the exercise of sitting down to plan and put together The View’s second Salute to Women issue was good for the soul. International Women’s Day is, after all, a time to reflect; on progress made, on the call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by women who work to improve themselves, their countries and their communities.

The task of finding local women to feature in an issue that celebrates the contributions of Peachland women specifically wasn’t very difficult – there are tons of them! But how can one person decide? So I turned to the women of Peachland themselves to make the selection.

This year, under the banner of “Strong, Smart, Brave and Bold,” we asked residents to recommend local women whom they thought demonstrated strength, determination and courage. I was thrilled with the results.

Unfortunately you won’t see each

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woman whose name was submitted featured in this issue – but that doesn’t make them any less strong, smart, brave or bold. There is an incredible population of women living in one small town.

For me, the process of interviewing and photographing the ones you will see on the next few pages has been nothing short of inspiring.

Rather than interview each woman individually and profile her, this year I interviewed women in pairs and asked them to describe what makes one another “Strong, Smart, Brave and Bold.” I thought they might struggle because I have noticed a lot of women aren’t usually comfortable talking about themselves.

However, I learned that when you sit down with women and ask them to talk about why they like and respect their friend/coworker/ mother/daughter, etc., the words

come faster than I can write them down. As it turns out, though some women may have a hard time talking about their own achievements, talking about other women’s achievements is easy!

There was a lot of “Really? I didn’t know you thought that! No one has ever told me that!” A few women teared up, just a little. But it was sheer joy that brought those tears.

And that, right there, is why I chose this particular format. I can’t tell you how nice it was to sit there and watch these women blush and smile and brighten at the kind words they were hearing. I left every interview smiling because I saw these women feeling good about themselves and proud, and being reminded that they’re awesome.

I realize that people in general, usually enjoy compliments, but I also think we can sometimes find it easier to tear someone down rather

than build them up.

When I think about the way women often interact with one another, I find the habit of tearing things down is something we do a lot of.

Think about every best-dressed list you’ve ever read.

We do it to ourselves, we do it to others, and at times, even to our own friends. My closest friends are women and I love and miss them so much. They are supportive and accepting and just these incredible strong, smart, brave and bold women that I am so, so lucky to have in my life – though we are now all scattered around the country, we have never lost our connections.

I have known Melissa (Mel, for short) the longest – we were introduced by our parents when we were six. Her mom and my dad set us up.

I persuaded her to take her new Continued on page 10

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Catering to the fine senior citizens of Peachland Core values: professional, financial, environmental, and social accountability ANITA DESJARDINS The earliest memories that I have about being accountable occurred when, as a young adult, I moved into my first apartment and suddenly realized that I was responsible to pay the rent and utilities, buy

my own groceries, and show up at work on time in order to earn the money that I needed to pay for my new, grown-up lifestyle. It was both an exciting and a terrifying time. Fortunately, I learned early on to ask for guidance in my de-

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to act correctly and make important decisions on your own; to have control and authority over something or someone and the duty of taking care of it, him, or her.”

We are reminded every day about the importance of our decision-making at the PWC. Responding to the needs of the community of Peachland,

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Life is filled with ups and downs. But Faith Kerik handles anything life throws at her with determination, a positive attitude and a smile that her friend Pauline Calmets says lights up a room.

In addition to working a full-time job at the local A&W, Faith attends school and takes additional courses online. In 2015, after learning that her mother’s ovarian cancer, which she had been struggling with since Faith was five years old, had come back after five years in remission, she decided to spearhead her own event to raise funds and awareness for cancer research, via the Canadian Cancer Society.

“She’s so brave – she never gives up. And when she sets her mind to do something, she gives 150 per cent every time. And even thought she’s been through a lot, she’s so joyful. You can’t not smile when you see Faith.”

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Kylee, Kayla and Kari Kallen For most children, creating artwork is a way to express themselves and share their talent.

But when Kayla and Kylee Kallen feel like flexing their creative muscles, it’s more than an opportunity to share their talent, it’s a chance to give back to the community – which they do, often, and enthusiastically.

Through their business, Charity Rocks, the two teens raise money for local, national and provincial charities. But both girls admit they couldn’t have been successful in their business or in life without the support and love of their mom, Kari, whom they call “beautiful, inside and out.”

Kari on her daughters: “I am proud of their ambition and their talent, but I think

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KYLEE, KARI AND KAYLA KALLEN (left to right). most of all I am proud of how brave my girls are – not only has Kayla been extremely supportive of her younger sister after she had her open heart

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Yaika on Daphne: “She’s so outgoing. She puts herself out there in a way that I really admire...she’s just herself. She’s also always a lot of fun.”

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JENNIFER MCGEORGE AND JESSICA ONYSHUK (left to right).

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MAKAYLA AND AMY BERRY (left to right).

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JULIE VAN DEN BORN AND CHERYL WIEBE (left

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Julie van den Born and Cheryl Wiebe When it comes to getting things done, District of Peachland Director of Community Services Cheryl Wiebe and district program coordinator Julie van den Born are the people you want on your team. If you’ve never met either of them, it’s probably because they’re both busy preparing for a presentation, working on plans for the next big Peachland event or just busy with the dozens of daily duties it takes to keep the parks and recreation department running smoothly. Ask them for anything – just don’t ask them to sit still.

Julie on Cheryl: “There are so many things I admire about Cheryl – I consider her my mentor. She just has this incredible way with people – she makes them feel heard and listened to in a way people just respond to.

She’s a driver in this community. If you want something done you go to Cheryl because she will just dig right in and get all the facts for you.

She’s got a spark, you know? She’s passionate about this community and you see it in everything she does.”

Cheryl on Julie: “Julie

has a sprite-like personality. She’s energetic and positive and she has this ability to surround herself with top notch volunteers every time she puts an event together. She’s tireless.

She never says no to a challenge. She’s clever and she’s just head and shoulders above, you know? We literally had hundreds of applicants for her position and she is the one that stood out.

And she still does. Every day.”

While the average 10-year-old might be saving their allowance and birthday money for the latest iProduct or video game, Makayla Berry practices fiscal responsibility – that’s one of many important lessons her mother, Amy, a volunteer firefighter who is headed to a training camp in Colombia next week, is teaching her.

Berry collects and sorts bottles given to her by friends and neighbours, and gives most of the money she collects from the bottle depot back to charity, keeping a small percentage for herself. She is currently saving for a new computer.

Clearly philanthropy runs in the family: as Amy has given up most of her vacation to make the trip to Columbia to train other firefighters, she also paid for the trip herself, through her own savings and donations from the local Lions Club, TNI and her department. Just imagine what the dynamic mother/daughter duo will have done by this time next year.

Amy on Makayla: “I see a lot of my mother in her. She’s small but she’s powerful. She never backs down, she doesn’t give up. Don’t bother telling her she can’t do something, because she will do it.”

Makayla on Amy: ”My mom is a motivator. She will keep going no matter what so she doesn’t let me give up either. She makes me stronger because she is not afraid of anything.”

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How to select the right words to convey your intended meaning Need a Hand Preparing Your Tax Return?

Once again, the Peachland Wellness Centre is hosting the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). In March and April, on Mondays from 1 – 3pm, quali�ied CVITP volunteers will be available to prepare income tax and bene�it returns for eligible tax payers.

Understanding the bene�its of �iling an income tax and bene�it return is an important aspect of �inancial literacy. Many people are not aware they could be missing out on important tax credits and bene�its they may be entitled to because they are not �iling an income tax and bene�it return. You may not only be eligible for a refund, you could qualify for the GST credit and �iling also allows you to renew your Guaranteed Income Supplement bene�it. In addition, BC pharmacare limits are based on family net income from your tax return.

For more information check out http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ ndvdls/vlntr/nd-eng.html or call the CRA at 1–800–959–8281.

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In the last column, I discussed the big picture of writing such as novels, novellas and so on. This time, I will focus on the smallest element of writing – words.

We all have a vocabulary bucket from which we select words that will express our thoughts and ideas. Some of us have a large vocabulary bucket and some of us a smaller one. It depends on how much we read as well as what we read.

The words we choose also depend on whether we’re speaking or writing.

Speaking vs. writing

We tend to be much lazier with our word selections when speaking. We simply use the words that float near the top of the bucket.

We don’t have to dig very deeply because we can enhance our words with facial expressions, voice (tone and volume) as well as other physical gestures. I’m sure we’ve all heard of people who “speak with their hands.”

However, when we write, the words stand naked on the page.

There is no outside source that can contribute to the meaning of the words. Selecting the right words becomes critical. The words that float near the top of the vocabulary bucket may not do the trick so we dig deeper to find the

Jane said, “Watch out” as the car came towards her friend Helen.

Obviously, these words, as written in the above sentence, hardly convey the urgency of the situation. If this situation were spoken, the words would be assisted by a loud voice and urgent tone, anxious facial expressions and perhaps waving of the arms.

Jane screamed, “Watch out!” as the car came careening towards her friend Helen.

Selecting an appropriate word (screamed) describing Jane’s concern for the situation, adding appropriate punctuation (!) and providing a better visual (careening) for the motion of the car elevates the description of this scene.

Example 2

Let’s continue with dialogue and use the word “said” as an example. “Said” is a word that is frequently overused in dialogue. It doesn’t indicate tone, volume, urgency or much of anything. It’s a boring non-descriptive word. A synonym is often a better choice.

The following dialogue using the word “said” doesn’t convey much about the characters engaged in this conversation.

Mary said, “Let’s go

Example 3

Now let’s look at the next dialogue.

Mary suggested, “Let’s go and see a movie.”

Harry responded, “Let’s have pizza first.”

Mary agreed, “What a great idea!”

Harry quipped, “I’ll pick the movie and you can pay for the pizza.”

Mary chided, “In your dreams, Harry!”

Harry laughed, “I thought you’d say that.”

The new choice of words provides some clues into the playfulness of these characters.

It adds to the profile of the characters within the story.

Example 4

Let’s use the above example and substitute other synonyms for “said.”

Mary whined, “Let’s go and see a movie.”

Harry mumbled, “Let’s have pizza first.”

Mary muttered, “What a great idea!”

Harry insisted, “I’ll pick the movie and you can pay for the pizza.”

Mary disagreed, “In your dreams, Harry!”

Harry grunted, “I thought you’d say that.”

As you can see, these

new synonyms paint an entirely different picture of Mary and Harry.

When writing a story, you have to understand your characters and portray them using the appropriate descriptive words and actions.

Thesaurus

One of the ways of adding words to your vocabulary bucket is by using a thesaurus.

I should caution beginner writers that a thesaurus should not be simply used to swap one word for another.

You have to take into account definition, denotation as well as the emotions suggested by the word. Example 3 and Example 4 indicate how the choice of words can change the character and meaning of these dialogues.

Exercise

Write approximately 250-500 words on a topic of your choice but include some dialogue.

After you finished writing your story, use a thesaurus and see if you can improve your word selection. Give your story a title. If you want to send me your story, I will make comments on some as time permits.

For answers, comments, suggestions or questions write to: vi.thewritestuff@gmail. com.

Vi Brown is the author of Who’s Who in Peachland, The Real Estate Process and numerous other print and online publications.

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Plenty of spring fun planned at the Boys and Girls Club PATRICIA BARROWS CONTRIBUTOR

Meet Carlie, Boys and Girls Club Member of the Month for March To recognize the great children and youth that 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.

PEACHLAND We would like to BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB recognize Carlie as our Club Member of the Month for March. From the first day Carlie came to the After School Program in September 2014, her OF THE MONTH bubbly personality has radiated through the Club. Her energy, enthusiasm,

After the long winter months, staff and members at the Peachland Boys and Girls Club are excited to turn our attention to spring.

We have so many fun events planned in March, including cel-

and sense of humour are contagious, she loves to make people laugh and everyone enjoys being around her. Carlie is one of the first kids to help out, organizing groceries, handing out snack to the other children, prepping crafts and activities for the next day, and reminding the other children • CARDS & GAMES & PUZZLES • HAIR ASSESS • FOIL

ebrating St. Patrick’s Day, going on trips in the community and our popular Easter Egg Hunt!

Is your child or youth looking for something fun to do during Spring Break?

If so, bring them to the club! The Peachland Boys and Girls Club is offering a variety of different activities from March 14-24.

We will be open from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Monday to Friday for full day programs for school age children, kindergarten to Grade 6; pre-registration is required.

In addition to fun inclub activities, we will be visiting Dolicious Donuts, Westside Go Karts, Heritage Park, and the Peachland Art Gallery.

While we will still

have our regular drop-in programs from Tuesday to Saturday for kids and youth, we have also planned a few special events. On March 17 from 3 -8 p.m. we will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by heading to Kelly O’Bryans for appies then coming back to the club to make green cupcakes!

Youth ages 9-12 are invited to come to the club on March 23 to help out with our day camp Easter Egg Hunt before enjoying a delicious perogie dinner.

For more information download our calendar of activities from our Facebook page, we have a link at www. boysandgirlsclubs.ca or call us at 250-7672515.

Join us for an Egg-citing Easter Egg

Hunt on March 26 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. All families are invited to the club to hop into spring and take part in the fun.

Activities will include face painting, jumping around in a bouncy castle, and making cute Spring crafts including decorating a basket to use to collect colourful Easter eggs hidden around Cousins Field.

The Easter Bunny is even on his way to the club for a visit!

The cost is $5/child (ages two and up) and registration is a must

by March 21 by calling us 250-767-2515. Volunteer help is always appreciated, if you are interested in assisting in decorating, hiding eggs, helping children with crafts or donating items, please

Helium Balloon Bouquets Made to order • 250•767•6674 Exchanges and Returns Accepted

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PRODUCTS • PHOTO FRAMES • PET ITEMS & SNACKS • CLEANING SUPPLIES • PAPERPLATES & CUPS • STATIONERY • TARPS & HARDWARE

email at peachland@ boysa ndg i rl sclubs . ca, or on Facebook at Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs Peachland.

contact the club.

For information on any of our programs we can be reached at 250-767-2515, via

Executive Director Patrick Van Minsel

Activity calendars are available on Facebook or can be picked up from the club where you can stop in any-

Business After Hours January 2016 at the Hangar 9 Pub.

It’s tax season folks and why not use one of our members to help you guide through your tax return. These are our chamber members who offer this service:

time for a tour of our beautiful visitor’s centre and meet our wonderful staff members!

We are still accepting vendor registrations for our Pet, Wine & Business Expo on April 9th. Register online at chamberpeachland.com Already 37 vendors signed up, there are 13 spots left.

So hurry up and register now.

Accent Bookkeeping call Jacqueline at 778-215-8248 TMG Business Services call Tammy 250-767-6521 Dynamic Accounting call Karen at 778-754-1344 PDC Business & Tax call Andrew at 778-484-5401

Need some yard work to be done?

Don’t hesitate to contact these following chamber members: B3 All Seasons Home & Yard Work call Helmut at 250-215-4259 Lawn Sharks Landscaping call Tyler at 250-878-5811 Little J’s Gardening call Janice at 250-767-2919 Dogwood Nursery for all your garden needs call 250-768-3355

Expo 2015 *****

WANTED

Board Directors

Join our energetic team of directors and help business grow in our town. Our AGM Sunlinks.com Lifestyle Real Estate call Debra at 250-864-6891 is coming up on Monday Coldwell Banker Peachland call Shirley at 250-767-2744 May 2nd and we want you to Coldwell Banker Peachland call Dave at 250-870-1444 Coldwell Banker Peachland call Larry at 250-826-2047 help us grow…

Cecile Guilbault Group call Cecile at 250-212-2654 We are now accepting Tracey Boorman Remax call Tracey at 250-864-6606 nominations. If you know Please visit our business directory on www.peachlandchamber.com someone who would be an for other services available through our members. awesome edition to our The Peachland Visitor chamber board let us know.

Maybe you are thinking of selling or buying a house?

Please feel free to use one of our excellent real estate members:

Patrick Bell

Kathryn Robinson

Joseph Jacoe

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to pay attention when staff are talking. She is often seen taking the time out of her day to read to our younger members. Carlie has an amazing singing voice and we often have the pleasure of hearing her sing, both in the club and leading impromptu sing alongs in our vans after school!

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Centre is looking for volunteers to join their team. Please stop by and say hi if interested in the volunteer opportunity.

Interested?

Please send a short bio to

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WHAT’S ON

WEEKLY EVENTS

COMING EVENTS

SUNDAYS

MONDAYS

BREAKFAST 8-11 am,

FITNESS ROOM 8 am-8

Peachland Wellness Centre. Everyone welcome

pm, community centre

YOGA (ADVANCED BEGINNERS) 8 am, 50+ Activity

PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10 am, United

Centre

Church

INDOOR WALKING 8-9

ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP

am, community centre

PICKLEBALL 9:05-11:05

10 am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

am (3.0-4.0), community centre

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 10

VARIETY SINGERS 9:15

am, 50+ Activity Centre

am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank

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

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

UKULELE 1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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

3:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre

DROP-IN TIME 1:30-3 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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

pm,Community Centre

YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6-8

pm, 4th St Place

WOOD CARVING 7 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

SPIN XPRESS 7:40-8 pm, community centre

LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10 am-11am.

TUESDAYS

Peachland Wellness Centre. Drop in any Monday.

FITNESS ROOM 8 am-8

TAI CHI 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th

pm, 50+ Activity Centre

INCOME TAX PROGRAM 1-3

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

AFTERNOON BRIDGE 1:30-

Centre

NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday worship

PICKLEBALL 1-3 pm (1.02.75), community centre

pm, Peachland Wellness Centre. February 29 to April 18, 2016

pm, community centre

St Place

MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE

9:30 am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Centre

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

Every Thursday, 6:45 p.m.

O G Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

NThe Loonie Pot is on the move - again!

I B Lotto License #103899 - 19 years or older Membership not required

Thanks, Joyce! for your long years of hard work as our Vice-President on the PDRS Board!

COMING ACTIVITIES Clog Dancing Began March 2 Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Greater Victoria Police Chorus Friday, May 13, 7 pm. Tickets $15

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

Peachland

CPB Logo Formats CMYK Version

Service Directory

B B BB

C=25 M=100 Y=100 K=35

Pantone Version Pantone=195C

Blade to Blade Lawn & Yard Maintenance

CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPER

MEMBER - INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPERS OF CANADA

CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPER

Blade to Blade Lawn & Yard Maintenance

MEMBER - INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPERS OF CANADA

“The grass is always greener on YOUR side of the fence” CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL Spring is BOOKKEEPER

finally here!

MEMBER - INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPERS OF CANADA (IPBC)

Call for your free estimate

250-862-0567

Lawn mowing

CERTIFIED

Spring cleanups PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPER

Small yard MEMBER - INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL renovations FertilizingBOOKKEEPERS OF CANADA (IPBC) Pruning

Rock/Mulch

Aerating

Residential/ Commercial/ Strata

Dethatching

Black Version

C=0 M=0 Y=0 K=100

CHRONIC PAIN SELF MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP A six-week course, Tuesdays

COMPUTER LITERACY

SOCIAL MEDIA AND SCAMS Mar 9, 10 am, Peachland Wellness Centre. The Well-

BREASTFEEDING CAFÉ 11

WINTER FARMERS AND CRAFTERS MARKET Mar. 26, 10 am - 3 pm, Visitor infor-

am-12 pm, community centre

10 am-noon. Peachland Wellness Centre

am-12:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre. Every 2nd and last Tuesday.

mation centre. Held on the last Saturday of each month until April.

AA 12-1 pm, 50+ Activity

PINCUSHION HIKE AND YOGA 9:30 am. Call

Centre

Dawn 250-878-6342

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB

WELLNESS CIRCLE second

1-2:45 pm. Peachland Wellness Centre.

PICKLEBALL 1-3 pm, (3.75+), community centre

LIONS DEN MEETING 7

pm. 2nd week: 6th Ave. Police Station. 4th week: community centre. Dan 250-767-9034

and fourth Wednesdays, 10 am-12pm, Peachland Wellness Centre.

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7 pm,

MEMBER - INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPERS OF CANADA (IPBC)

UKULELE (BEGINNERS) 1:30 pm, 50+

Activity Centre

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

Peachland Museum

Centre

THURSDAYS

9-12) 3:05-8 pm. Meet at Peachland Elementary School

CHESS 1:15 pm, 50+ Ac-

FITNESS ROOM 8 am-8

tivity Centre

pm, community centre

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

TWEEN DROP-IN & MULTISPORTS 3-8 pm, meet at

AFTERNOON BRIDGE

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

TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS United Church

PICKLEBALL 5:30-7:30 pm. (1.0-3.5), community centre

TWEEN DROP IN & MULTISPORTS (ages

Peachland Elementary.

Ages 9-12

DROP-IN TIME 1:30-3 pm,

YOUTH DROP-IN 3:30-8 pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+

SUNSHINE SINGERS 2-3

PEACHLAND SPARKS AND BROWNIES 5:45-7 pm,

PICKLEBALL 1-3 pm, (3.0-

50+ Activity Centre

pm, Peachland Wellness Centre.

community centre

4.0), community centre

BRIDGE (EXPERIENCED) 7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre.

Starts again on April 5.

LEARN TO PAINT WITH ACRYLICS 1-4pm, 50+

WEDNESDAYS

TWEEN COOKING NIGHT

FITNESS ROOM 8 am-8

pm, community centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9

am, community centre

YOGA (BASIC BEGINNERS 8 am, 50+ Activity Centre

AEROBICS AND MORE

Hall. Beginners start at 9:30 am. All others at 10 am. By the Peachland Wellness Centre

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10 am-12 pm,

DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL 10

BINGO 6:45 pm (doors open 5:30 pm), 50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Wellness Centre. Runs every week am-12 pm, community centre

IRON & SILK 11 am, 50+

Activity Centre

Activity Centre

CHAIR FITNESS 11-11:45

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

am,4th St Place

PEACHLAND ROTARY CLUB MEETING 12 pm,

WRITERS UNBLOCKED

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

7:30 p.m. 50+ Activity Centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, community centre FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th AEROBICS AND MORE 9

BOOK CLUB 1-2 pm, Last

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB

am, 50+ Activity Centre 10-12pm. Peachland Wellness Centre.

BRIDGE CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 10

am-noon, community centre

YOGA (BEGINNERS) 10:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre ART CLUB 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre LADIES CRIB 1-3pm, Peachland Wellness Centre.

PICKLEBALL 1-3 pm, (3.03.5), community centre

• Support • Training • Payroll • Bookkeeping • Income Tax

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pm, community centre

AA 12 pm, 50+ Activity

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TMG Business Services

FITNESS ROOM 8 am-6

St. Place

Thursday of each month, Peachland Wellness Centre.

9:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre

FRIDAYS

Gasthaus Pub Centre

CLOG DANCING 6:30 –

TWEEN TRIPS 5:30-8 pm,

Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12. $5/member/trip. Pre-registration is required by calling 250767-2515

MEMBER - INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPERS OF CANADA

CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPER

PICKLEBALL 1-3 pm, (3.75+), community centre

BEGINNERS ART CLASS WITH ROBERTA FARRELLY 1-4pm, 50+ Activity

LEGO TIME 3-4 pm,

Peachland Library. Open to all ages

FUSION FRIDAYS 4-8 pm,

250.767.6521

Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 13+

Tammie@TMGBusinessServices.ca

www.TMGBusinessServices.ca

Certified Service GM Trained Technicians GM Accessories

Home of Tires at Cost Complimentary Wash & Vacuum With All Service Calls

Located in Peachland!

ness Circle Presents “Social Media and Scams” with Vince Boyko: Learn how to protect yourself online.

CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPER

renovation & remodeling

• Kitchen / Bathroom Renos • Decks & Railings • Windows & Doors • Siding & Rock work • Small Jobs Welcome • FREE ESTIMATES

April 19 to May 24, 3 - 5:30 p.m. Presented by the Peachland Wellness Centre.

For information call 250-767-0141 or toll free to 1-866-902-3767.

Simplifying Your Books

Westside Curb Appeal Inc.

250.801.3521

DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL 10

CALL FOR APPOINTMENT 250-493-2333 www.huberbannister.com • 933 Westminster Ave. West, Penticton

Willie’s

LADIES SNOOKER 5 pm, Interior Painting • Design • Consultation

PAINTING insured and bondable

Willie Wainwright Home:

250.767.6467 Cell:

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Free Estimates

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

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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Peachland

Classifieds EMPLOYMENT

NOTICE

Meat Dept.

Peachland IGA

PEACHLAND IGA is seeking an individual to fill a PART time Meat Cutters Position beginning May or June 2016. An average work week will consist of 36 Hours in High Season and 24 Hours in our Off Season. There is the possibility of Full time work should the individual wish to work in multiple departments.

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

Need walls moved? All work done to code. Call Eric 250317-6570.

R. BROWN ELECTRICAL

Service Installation, Maintenance.

Residential, Commercial.

Lic’d, Bonded Insured.

Do it Right Make it Safe.

Peachland 250-863-5180

Community notiCes Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship Meets Monday at 7 p.m. (closed meeting) and Friday at 8 p.m. (open meeting).

Call 250-763-5555 for more info.

Peachland United Church

BARGAIN BIN SPECIAL SALE:

Wii, Playstation discs, CDs & DVDs

We very much appreciate your donation.

Unbreakables: anytime in our drop box.

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

778-479-3001

GaraGe SaleS

Estate Sale

downsizing, all house-hold items must go!

Saturday March 5th and Sunday March 6th 11am to 3pm 5287 Greata Road Peachland

Landscaping EDGING EMERALD CEDARS direct from Okanagan grower. Acclimatized for this area.

SPECIAL 5’ tall 10/$200 Delivery and planting available.

Call George at Budget Nurseries 250-498-2189 georgedemelo@ mail.com 7-fnc

Wanted Buying Collectors Coin Accumulations, coin collections, old money.

US, Canadian and world coins. Plus anything made of gold or silver.

Todd’s Coins 250-864-3521 I can make house calls.

Local Coin Collectors Looking to Purchase Coin Collections, Royal Canadian Mint Sets, Olympic, Gold & Silver Coins, Paper Currency etc.

Also, Sterling Silver & Gold Jewellery.

250-863-3082 Chad & Christine.

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This person we are seeking will have a high level of energy, results-oriented, customer service-driven, and enjoys working with people.

You will have a journeyman meat qualifications or minimum of 3 years retail meat cutting experience.

Interested applicants are invited to apply in person or fax your resume to Steve at: Phone: 250-767-9110 Fax: 250-767-9155 5500 Clements Cres., Peachland, B.C. Please Note: All applications will be held in confidence.

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

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

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FOR SALE POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad.

Complete supply and installation. Call John at 403-9987907; jcameron@ advancebuildings.com.

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Members of the Peachland Legion are encouraged to attend a Special General Meeting at the Peachland Legion on March 21 at 7pm. At that meeting a Motion will be presented regarding the sale of the property, 4413 2nd Street, adjacent to the Legion. Please direct any questions to 250.767.9100.

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It is agreed by the advertiser requesting space that the liability of the Peachland View in the event of failure to publish an advertisement or in the event of an error appearing in the advertisement as published, shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for only one incorrect insertion for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect or omitted item only and that there shall be no liability in any event greater than the amount paid.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Clog your way to a good time with dance lessons in West Kelowna VIEW STAFF Although there was a time when wooden shoes were used for clogging, today’s style of the rhythmic dance form utilizes double stainless steel taps.

That will be revealed at an “Intro to Clog Dancing” to be held in West Kelowna at 11 a.m. on March 12 and the public is invited to experience the fun.

The 1.5-hour event is on a drop-in basis

with a $7 admission at the door.

The introductory session to take place at the Westside Seniors Centre, 3661 Old Okanagan Highway.

No previous experience is necessary and casual attire is welcomed with comfortable shoes having firm backs – no slides.

Dancers should bring drinking water to stay well-hydrated.

While clog dancing is considered a

true North American folk dance, instructor Lynda Colautti says this class is a contemporary, precision style of clogging.

“The moves are cued or called live,” she explained.

Clog dancing can be done with high energy but Colautti says that the intro session will be a “no-bounce, low impact introduction.”

She says her lesson plan teaches the rhythm of the dance through five steps to

be practiced in three dances, traditional in nature; first up will

be a “big circle dance” where one circle of dancers will be inside Direct to Smelter – Precious Metals Roadshow coming to Peachland Ursa Major Gold, Silver & Coin will be in Peachland on Friday March 4th and Saturday March 5th during a roadshow making its way through the Okanagan. You can bring your gold, silver, coins and Canadian paper money to the 50+ Activity Centre in Peachland between 10am and 6pm each day. No appointment is required. Barry Dick is a precious metals buyer and President of Ursa Major Gold, Silver & Coin.

“Ursa Major has the unique advantage of dealing direct with a smelter” said Dick. “That allows us to cut out one or even two middlemen. Ursa Major purchases gold and silver from other gold buyers, pawn shops, jewellers and jewellery makers as well as from the general public.” Recent price increases of precious metals have created lots of “gold buyers” including mail in companies. Many of those buyers offer pennies on the dollar to unsuspecting customers and are limited to what they buy, choosing to ignore silver and coins and only purchase gold.

Ursa Major analyzes your gold, silver and coins while you watch, with the process explained to you in detail.

Coins with numismatic value are set aside from those with a ‘melt’ value.

Silver items such as jewellery and flatware are analyzed for hallmark identification. Items thought to contain gold will also be analyzed for hallmarks, and then confirmed using precise testing that is done while you watch. Then a cash offer is made and you decide to sell or not.

Friday & Saturday March 4 and 5 Daily from 10 am - 6 pm

“People bring in all kinds of interesting items, but for the most part it is a broken or old chain, unloved jewelry, a single earring, and out of fashion items like charm bracelets. We also accept dental gold but it should be clean. Lately I see more and more silver flatware sets, but before you bring those in please make sure it says “Sterling” on the handle. There is a lot of silver plated flatware that we can’t buy due to the low silver content” says Dick. Another valuable item is coin with silver content.

Dimes, Quarters, Half Dollars and Dollars from Canada and America can be sorted and the silver content determined in no time at all. People are encouraged to bring in any and all coins for assessment.

Ursa Major also assesses and purchases Canadian and Dominion of Canada Paper Money. Ursa Major has extensive experience working with estate sales, executors, widows and widowers in a respectful and caring manner. No appointment necessary.

the other, each circle facing the opposite direction; next up will be a cued dance to a modern piece of music but still retaining the traditional flavour and the third dance will be a “patter call dance” where Colautti will just cue the movement in time to the music.

The dancers will do steps of their own choosing.

According to Colautti, the distant origin of clogging can be found in Europe but in North America it was introduced in the Appalachian Mountains by settlers of European descent.

“They blended the folk dances of their homelands to include an impromptu foot-tapping at country dances,” she explained in a news release on March 1.

The event is presented by the nonprofit Okanagan Square and Round Dance Association in which the clogging clubs hold memberships.

To learn more visit www.KelownaClogDanceFun. info or contact Lynda Colautti at 250-718-3088, or at got2bcloggin@gmail. com.

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CONTRIBUTED

IGA STAFF MEMBERS proudly donned their favourite shades of salmon and rose in support of Pink Shirt Day on

Feb. 24. Clockwise from left are staff members Ragna Voitic, Heather Bissett, Louise Warren, Della-Mae Young, Rik Stephens and store owner/operator Harry Gough. Pink Shirt Day is a national campaign started by two Nova Scotia teens in an effort to raise awareness on the issue of bullying and cyber-bullying.

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South Okanagan Events Centre

South Okanagan Events Centre & Penticton Trade and Convention Centre

South Okanagan Events Centre

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MARCH 4, 2016

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The Cody Sisters!

Let us negotiate for your best mortgage!

$575,000 • 205-4200 Beach Avenue

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With access to banks, credit unions, financial institutions, and private lenders, we have regular mortgage rate promotions that may be much lower than what you have been quoted! Call us today to find out if we can help reduce your monthly payments, or reduce the amount of time you are paying on your mortgage!

Some conditions apply. Rates may change at any time.

Semi Waterfront location can’t be beat, desirable Gateway complex only 13 residential units, walk along the beach or boutique shops luxury condo stunning lake views! 1573 sq ft 2 bdrms & den 2 full baths gas F/P covered deck secured parking.

MLS®10110686 Call Cecile for a FREE MARKET EVALUATION

CURRENT RATE SPECIALS 5 yr fixed rate 2.59% 3 yr fixed rate 2.39% 5 yr variable rate (Prime – 0.40%) 2.30%

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The Cody Sisters!

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778.479.4706

5878A Beach Ave, Peachland

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Lara Cody 250-868-7114 laracody@invis.ca

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5 yr fixed rate 2.59% 3 yr fixed rate 2.39% 5 yr variable rate (Prime – 0.40%) 2.30%

302-5275 Buchanan Rd, Peachland - Wow! Enjoy waterfront living at its finest! Over 1800 sq.ft of easy living in this luxurious 2 bed plus den, 2 bath top floor unit. Renovated unit comes with dock, sandy beach and boat moorage (buoy) - the perfect package!

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MLS®10111827

Lara Cody 250-868-7114 laracody@invis.ca

Leanne Cody 250-215-5028 leannecody@invis.ca

Some conditions apply. Rates may change at any time.

Let us negotiate for your best mortgage!

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250.864.6606 KELOWNA WESTSIDE

Each office independently owned and operated.

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