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FOR MORE COVERAGE of the Peachland Civic Awards, turn to pages 3 and 7.

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NEWS

Four people shaken but unharmed after boat capsizes in Okanagan Lake VIEW STAFF Four people were shaken, but unharmed, after their boat capsized in Okanagan Lake near Peachland early Tuesday evening.

The boat’s passengers, two males and two females, were rescued by members of the Peachland Fire and Rescue services crew after the department received a report of an overturned boat with people in the water.

According to Cpl. Joe Duncan of the Kelowna RCMP detachment, the four boaters were brought safely to shore and attended by paramedics, who treated the group for hypothermia.

The couples departed from Penticton

Tuesday morning, and spent the day on Okanagan Lake, but ran into trouble when their watercraft started to take on water as they turned to head home.

The vessel was approximately 15 feet in size and had to be towed to shore.

Peachland Yacht Club members investing in marina expansion KEITH LACEY

ABERDEEN PUBLISHING Members of the Peachland Yacht Club have generously invested more than $210,000 to complete the expansion of the club’s marina, which will reduce the club’s long waiting list for slips and provide a permanent home for the regional district’s rescue boat.

The $250,000 expansion is underway with the goal to have the expanded marina completed in time for the Victoria Day holiday weekend, said Don Renoe, fleet captain for the Peachland Yacht Club.

The Regional District of the Central Okanagan (RDCO)

generously contributed $25,000 to the expansion and the town of Peachland contributed $11,000 to help pay for several reports that had to be completed to ensure the marina expansion could take place, said Renoe.

A crew from Shoreline Pile Driving spent all of last week removing old pilings and logs and installing new Douglas fir logs as part of the club’s breakwater expansion, said Renoe.

Members of the yacht club believed it was essential that a larger rescue boat be harboured in the marina and that’s the biggest reason this expansion was proposed, dating back to

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2012, said Renoe.

“Having this fire boat is a huge asset to this community,” he said. “It’s a huge asset to ensuring safety on a very busy lake. When

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there is an emergency call, people don’t have to wait 20 minutes for someone from West Kelowna to arrive.

We can get our rescue boat out on the water in a matter of seconds when an emergency does arise.”

The expansion will create six new slips for larger vessels at the yacht club as well as a permanent space for the rescue boat, he said.

The fact Peachland Yacht Club members were willing to dole out more than $200,000 to complete this expansion is a credit to all of the members and their way of giving back to the community, said Renoe.

“This is our civic contribution to try and make a difference in this community,”

he said. “This is our club’s way of giving back because we all love Peachland and we thought this would be a wonderful way to contribute to the town.”

The project included lengthening the breakwater and replacing old pilings and infrastructure with brand new materials, he said.

The new, wider rescue boat purchased by the RDCO will have a designated spot, free of charge, which will be easily accessible to volunteer members with the Peachland Fire and Rescue Service, he said.

The rescue boat purchased last year is bigger and wider than the one it replaced and the marina expansion will allow for it to be parked in the

same slip for years to come, he said.

More than 75 per cent of the rescue calls received on Okanagan Lake are between Rattlesnake Island and Squally Point and the new rescue boat will be able to get to this location in a matter of minutes, he said.

The rescue boat will also have quick access to handle all emergency calls coming from Okanagan Regional Park.

There has been a waiting list for slips at the yacht club for many years and this expansion will allow several owners of larger vessels to finally get a spot to park their boats, said Renoe.

“The expansion allows us to add a few more slips, while also allowing a permanent spot for the fire boat, so it’s going to benefit the club and the community,” he said.

Shoreline has done a lot of work for the Peachland Yacht Club over the years and they were the easy choice to complete this expansion, said Renoe.

A large crane was pulling out huge logs late last week from the marina and replacing them with 60-foot Douglas fir logs.

“To bang a single piling that big, costs roughly $800 a bang,”

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The vast majority of club members aim to get their boats into the water in time for the Victoria Day long weekend and Renoe remains confident the marina expansion will be complete just before the holiday weekend begins.

Okanagan Lake is a massive body of water and the Peachland Yacht Club’s marina takes a heavy pounding when the waters get rough, so continuing to invest in infrastructure will remain a priority for all members, said Renoe.

“Needless to say, wood doesn’t do well in water,” he said. “We have to continually look at replacing our infrastructure...but thankfully we have a group of members who realize they’re going to have to invest some funds to maintain our infrastructure.”

The club’s existing breakwater was erected back in the early 1990s and its “25-year life span is rapidly coming to an end” so the members realize they’re going to have to continue investing in infrastructure upgrades” for the next several years, he said.

That’s an investment club members are happy to make, he said.

“We think we have one of the finest small-town yacht clubs anywhere in the country,” he said.

“Many of the people who move to retire in Peachland do so because they want to have their boat on the water and they want to join our club.

This club plays a big role in their quality of life and investing in the club is something they’re more than willing to do.”

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AN EMOTIONAL JEAN Saul accepts her Citizen of the Year award from Mayor Cindy Fortin during the annual Spirit of Peachland Civic Awards held at the Peachland Community Centre May 1, as municipal councillors Pam Cunningham and Keith Thom look on.

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ABERDEEN PUBLISHING Jean Saul cut a striking figure as she walked up the red carpet at the Peachland Community Centre on May 1.

With her rigid posture and well-adorned Royal Canadian Legion uniform she looked almost unflappable, but a warm smile and the glistening in the corners of her eyes proved how honoured she was.

Saul was named citizen of the year at this year’s Spirit of Peachland Civic Awards.

The annual awards are organized by the District of Peachland, and recognize contributions of volunteers across the community.

According to Mayor Cindy Fortin, Saul was honoured for a commitment to community and volunteerism that goes back years.

Saul has sat as president of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 almost every year for close to two decades, where she coordinates and supports a host of programs and events and chairs regional legion meetings.

She also works tirelessly with the Peachland Ambassador program, where she has inspired young minds as a director, sponsor and

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Peachland has a spirit, a spirit of volunteerism, and you can see that....I’m happy to be a part of it.”

director of ceremonies.

On May 4 Saul reflected on the honour.

She recalled the moment when she turned from the stage at the community centre to face the cheering and whistling crowd.

“I turned around and I just saw friends; friends that I’ve known for years,” she said, raising her eyebrows and nodding her head. “And then it was kind of like: oh my goodness, I just joined this realm of people [going back to] 1978 – and I’ve now

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become one of them.”

Graham George is a past president of the legion who has worked closely with Saul for decades.

He said that Saul has contributed immensely to the community through her work with youth, but that her dedication to the legion “is almost beyond words.”

“She’s a really dynamic person. She contributes many, many hours of her time to legion business.

She even volunteers to do the meat draws, for heav-

en’s sake,” he said with a chuckle, referring to the legion’s three-times a week fundraiser which sometimes lacks for volunteers.

He said he was “very pleased” when he heard that she had been named citizen of the year, and that she was very deserving of the honour.

Saul said she is just happy knowing that she has passed down the encouragement and support she has received in her life to others.

She said being named citizen of the year made her think of the Meritorious Service Medal she was given by Royal Canadian Legion last year. At the time she joked that the only thing left for her was knighthood, but she

Notice from the Bylaw Officer Summer is back and with it is our annual World of Wheels Car Show on Sunday, May 17, 2015. I thought I would point out a few things that may assist you in having a great day.

The World of Wheels takes over the downtown area for the day. There is very little space for parking in this area, as the general public cannot park anywhere along Beach Avenue between the Blind Angler and 7th Street. Early comers may find a few stalls in the civic lot at the rear of the hotel but this site fills up very early. You can park at or near the Peachland Mall and get a free bus ride to the show area between 11:00 a.m. and 4 p.m. There is also parking available at Doggy Beach, and along Highway 97 and on Beach Avenue from 7th Street all along the rest of Beach Avenue and surrounding streets. You should note that if you’re illegally parked, your vehicle may be ticketed and towed at your expense.

I hope everyone has a great day and enjoys the car show.

now realizes it’s even better to be recognized by her friends and peers.

“Peachland is my home. I was welcomed here in March of 1990 and I guess I can say I grew up here,” she said. “Peachland is unique.

Peachland has a spirit – a spirit of volunteerism – and you can see that. And you know something?

It’s a very proud community. It’s very proud, and I’m happy to be a part of it.”

To read about more award recipients, turn to page 7.

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Melissa starts May 6 and Ty starts May 19.

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I wish Errin all the best and much success in her new endeavours. She will be missed and should be proud of what she had accomplished in Peachland.

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here’s a story my mother and I always tell people when we find ourselves reminiscing. Until recently I didn’t even realize that I don’t know how this story ends. But I know it has always been significant to us. With Mother’s Day right around the corner I’ve been thinking about this particular story a lot lately.

I was about two years old and we were at my grandmother’s house for our weekly visit. But this time there was something different about grandma’s house.

She had bought a little glass table with some sort of little figures placed artfully on the surface. It fascinated me. Whether it was the fact that it was shiny or translucent, I’m not really sure why I was so interested in it, but I was, and I wanted it. I had to get a closer look.

I toddled over to the table, reached out with my chubby little hand and swish! I knocked all the little figurines, or whatever they were, to the ground. Embarrassed and irritated, my mother scolded me and probably muttered obscenities to herself as she picked up all the little bits and baubles, placed them neatly back on the table and deposited me back on the other side of the room where my toys were.

She put me down and turned to resume her conversation with my grandmother and I began to make my way back over to the table. I squealed with delight as I raised my hand to clear the table again. Once again, my mother zipped across the room to stop me. She was too late. Incredulous, she placed my tiny hand in hers and gave my hand a little slap, not hard, just enough to startle me as she gave a stern and emphatic “no!” I glared at her.

This went on for almost an hour. No matter how many times she told me no, I would do it again and again, and when I got the little smack on the hand, I refused to cry. I just glared and bit my little lip.

“Oh for goodness’ sake Valerie, let me just put the damn things away!” my grandmother said.

But my mother refused. I was going to learn to behave. I suppose I figured she was going to learn to let me do what I wanted. My parents didn’t spank me so I think my mother must have thought the slap on the hand would shock me into submission. It didn’t, of course, and she tells me it broke her heart to do it anyway.

That’s all I know. My mom and I laugh at the fact that we were so stubborn. We laugh about what a willful child I was, and we often note at how that story foreshadows the tone of our relationship later on.

As a teenager, I was what my parents will now lovingly, if not a little ruefully, refer to as, “a handful.” I knew everything, and of course, I was never wrong. My mother and I argued all the time. I thought she was too uptight.

And she was a clean freak. We were nothing alike. I was notorious for leaving my dirty dishes laying around the house because I was too lazy to take them to the dishwasher.

One day my mother gathered all my dirty dishes and put them in a box

and left them right outside my bedroom door so I nearly tripped on them when I emerged for food or water, or the phone.

I had the gall to march downstairs and ask my mom why she would go to the trouble of putting them outside my room when it was easier to just take them to the dishwasher. The best part is, I was indignant about it. I was so wrapped up in my own self-importance that I failed to receive the very obvious message that was being sent. We laugh about that now but I know my mother was furious at the time.

Thankfully I grew up and eventually became a reasonable human being.

My grandmother gets a huge kick out of telling those old stories, because as it turns out, I am a lot like my mother after all. She wasn’t quite as difficult as I was but she certainly did give her parents more than her fair share of grief. She skipped school to protest, she cut her hair into a shag and dyed each layer a different colour and when she found out her boyfriend was cheating on her she literally ran him out of town.

When my grandmother told me those things I thought, okay, my mom is cool. I would hang out with her. And when I look back. She was, and still is, more than just a cool mom. She’s an incredible person.

We didn’t have much money when I was growing up and I complained because I didn’t get Barbies or the clothes I wanted, but there was always money for books or trips to museums; basically anything she thought would help me get into a good university. She also paid for university so I wouldn’t start my life with crippling student debt. She said it felt good to help her kids get a head in life. When we went to the mall and I whined because I wanted whatever the girls on Beverly Hills 90210 were wearing and we couldn’t afford it, mom would go through my closet and help me put together an outfit worthy of Brenda Walsh herself. When I had sleepovers my mom would put on Marvin Gaye and teach us how to dance. Everyone wanted my mom to be their mom.

She taught me about clothes, and music and art. She taught me to speak up and to be myself. She taught me how to dance and how to drive. She taught me to see the humour in things. She said sometimes, if you don’t laugh, you’ll cry, and laughing doesn’t mess up your mascara.

No wonder it broke her heart to watch me dump grandma’s figurines off the table and get that swat on the hand. It’s hard to watch the person you love most in the world do stupid things and not heed your warning when you’re trying to help. It must have been frustrating to watch her kid learn everything the hard way. But at least I learned, just like she did.

I’m 33 now, basically an adult. I’m still stubborn, but I listen to my mother when she gives advice...most of the time. Sometimes I still knock stuff off tables, and occasionally I still get my hand smacked.

What kills me is that when something is not right in my life or when I make a bad choice, my mom blames herself. It’s probably a mom thing, but I tell her, “Mom, that’s just crazy. Everything I do wrong in life, is because of me, everything I do right in life, is because of you.”

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Let’s all work together to promote Peachland I am writing in response to the discussions regarding the extra funding awarded to the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) and the residents suggestions, one of which was that the VIC should have a website.

It already does have one, www.destinationpeachland.com, and I urge all residents to view it and help promote Peachland, by sharing it on Facebook and other social media. This is one of the most effective means of advertising and it is free!

So let’s see how many views, shares and likes we can get by Peachlanders working together to promote our beautiful town. If you do not get it, just ask your children or grandchildren.

The many residents who attended the public meeting did have legitimate concerns, one of which was the fact that the VIC is only open Tuesdays to Fridays,

when most visitors come to Peachland on weekends and bank holidays.

Thanks to their input the council addressed this by adding new conditions to the terms of the contract.

We are very lucky in Peachland to have such wonderful volunteers at the visitor centre to welcome our many visitors. Our bat program is outstanding (check out the bat videos on the said website) and with the addition of the arts council in the Mary Smith Hall displaying such wonderful works of art, attracting even more visitors, the VIC is in for a bumper season.

So let’s show our support for those volunteers who give up their time when most of us are enjoying the summer and give a few seconds of your time to share our beautiful little town.

G. Evans, Peachland

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Guest speakers will teach you all you wanted to know about roses PHYLLIS PAPINEAU

munity, is encouraged Community Centre, to attend this free is sponsored by the Peachland Sowers and event.

The Scotts demon- Growers Club and is As a prelude to the Peachland Rose Show strate how to display set for June 20.

Best of Show troon June 20, inter- roses, what fertilizers national rose show to use, how to fight phies and the Most judges Malcolm and pests and preserve the Fragrant Rose RibDanielle Scott will be life of the cut flowers. bon, as well as ribbons They also recom- for the top three in giving a talk on Tuesday, May 26 at 7 p.m. mend new varieties each class, will be awarded. in the Little School- on the market.

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The very popular rainbow auction is a fun event for the whole family with many gardening items offered.

A new feature of this year’s show will

be a children’s colouring contest with prizes for the various age groups.

Visitors can take part in judging the most fragrant exhibit in the “Nose In The Rose” competition.

The tea is served in fancy china cups with many homemade

goodies to enjoy, surrounded by the fragrance of several hundred roses. This is by donation.

The rose show catalogues will be available in late May. Entry tags are 25 cents each. They can be purchased on Friday, June 19 from 4

to 6 p.m. in the community centre or on Saturday morning, prior to the judging.

If you would be interested in volunteering for the Rose Show and Tea or would like more information on either event, call Phyllis at 250-767-2546.

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would like to thank everyone who helped to make our 17th Annual Charity Golf Tournament a success.

Profits will be distributed between Camp Winfield and various Peachland youth organizations and needs.

On Sunday, April 26th, 85 golfers converged on Summerland Golf and Country Club for a day to remember. After a great day on the links we moved into the clubhouse for an excellent ribs and chicken buffet while Kerry Martinson, the Okanagan Wolfman, provided the after dinner banter as only he can.

Thanks to our signature sponsor, Gorman Brothers, and our numerous other sponsors such as: • Peachland Petro Canada • Westjet • Peachland Yacht Club • TNI/Effective Printing • Peachland Pharmacy • New Monaco • Summerland Golf and • Peachland Dental Centre • Peachland Wine Shoppe • Remax Tracey Boorman Country Club • Bliss Bakery • Blue Waters Irrigation • Alder Street Auto Body • Kelowna Motors • Edward Jones • Adrian’s Automotive • Play Golf Kelowna • Willowbrook Drywall (Summerland) • Westside Curb Appeal • Peachland Johnston Meier • Gasthaus on the lake • Peachland Collision & Glass • PDC Business & Tax Also the Marketplace IGA in Summerland for providing food for our BBQ at the 10th tee.

Thanks as well to the many gift donors who filled out our very successful Silent Auction Table.

The winning team was comprised of Kevin Cheale, Michael Craddock, This year’s winner Anthony Bastianssen and Dean Larson. of the Westjet Raffle and two tickets to We hope to see you all out again next “anywhere they fly” is year. Mark April 24, 2016 on your Amberlee Ficociello calendar and remember to tell all your of Peachland. friends and register early to have a Proceeds from this raffle will be donated to Camp chance to win free registration, as did Winfield.

Gord Clark this year.

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scratch using mainly matte board and card stock, during the 21st annual Miniature Enthusiasts of the Central Okanagan (MECO) show at the community centre on April 25. The event attracted a small but highly engaged crowd who came from as far as Winnipeg and Regina to participate in the show.

will be $225 richer thanks to the participants of the Peachland Royal Canadian Legion’s annual Spring Breakout triathlon on April 25. The event, which included pool, snooker and darts, attracted 16 participants who raised approximately $550 that will be donated to the Peachland Wellness Centre and the Peachland Food Bank.

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Resident seeks interest in holding community garage sale VIEW STAFF In an effort to find more innovative ways to attract visitors to Peachland, one resident seems to have found inspiration in the most unlikely of places; another town.

Peachlander Marion Hall says she recently attended an annual community garage sale in Naramata and feels a similar event held in Peachland could benefit the town.

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“You can stop and collect a map that has all the many garage sales listed. The school has special events for children and sells children’s clothing. There is a hot dog and coffee lunch option at the community centre. The library has its book sale. The churches and community groups get involved as well. It has become a great day for the community of Naramata and it’s a great benefit to the businesses there,” she added.

Hall says she is hoping to attract enough

interest to replicate the event this spring and suggests the last Saturday in May as a tentative date.

“We try to find ways to promote our community and there have been lots of great ideas,” Hall continued.

“Let’s get the community garage sale started this year and next year it can be bigger and better.”

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How to avoid unhealthy habits at the office

Working professionals spend an average of 8.5 hours per day at work. Many professionals spend much of their time at work sitting down in front of a computer, which can be detrimental to long-term health.

Staying sedentary for long periods of time can contribute to a host of health ailments, including being overweight and obese. But professionals who work in offices can take various steps to ensure all that time at work is not having an adverse affect on their overall health.

Get out of your seat. Modern workplaces are built around sitting, so workers must find some time to stand up and stretch. Sitting too long can compromise posture and lead to craning of the neck for looking at the computer screen. Get out of your chair, walk around the office and get the blood moving in

your body.

Pack your lunch. Bringing lunch to work puts you in greater control over the foods you are eating. You can pack a healthy and diverse selection of foods. Don’t forget to also bring some snacks that offer a healthy mix of protein and carbohydrates to keep your energy levels up. Otherwise, you may succumb to the temptation of the lunchroom snack machine.

Take frequent breaks.

Stale air inside an office environment can make you feel fatigued and less productive.

Also, spending too much time behind your desk may contribute to feelings of stress and tension. Use every opportunity possible to get up and leave your office. Instead of sending an instant message or making a phone call to a coworker, visit him or her in person. Use your lunch hour to get outside instead of eating at your desk.

Plan a brief, mid-afternoon walk outside of your office to clear your mind and get some fresh air.

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CIVIC AWARDS

Peachland Civic Awards M ay 1 , 2 01 5 Excellence in Volunteerism : Lynn Brady

Excellence in the Arts : Angela Kanik

Excellence in Literary Arts: Judy Wyper

Councillors’ Award Of Merit: George McFarlane

Unsung Hero Award : Jen and Kayla Scott (nominated together)

Excellence in Community Accessibility: Syd Kendrick

Lynn Brady has been an active volunteer at the Wellness Centre for over nine years. She began assisting with the Sunday breakfast program and assists in safety and security checks of the building on a weekly basis. She also contributes her many talents by volunteering at the Peachland Visitor Centre, the Food Bank, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, the Fall Fair, District of Peachland - Community Services Department and the 50+ Activity Centre. She endeavors to make a difference in the community and welcomes the opportunity to pay it forward. She enthusiastically supports several events and is a dedicated tourism counsellor who is always promoting Peachland.

As the founder of the Writers Bloc, later renamed Writers Unblocked, Judy Wyper encourages others to write as well. Together with the Peachland Community Arts Council, Writers Unblocked produced their first anthology of prose and poetry.

She was also instrumental in encouraging youth to write and submit their creations in a literary contest sponsored by the Peachland Community Arts Council and New Monaco. Her remarkably sensitive poetry and dedication to the local literary scene has contributed significantly to building Peachland’s artistic culture.

On June 25, 2014, Oliver Mendoza experienced chest pains and arranged to meet his doctor for a check up. At 4:30 p.m. his car was stopped in the southbound lane on Beach Ave. and he was laying back in the driver’s seat. Various cars had driven around him but Jennifer and Kayla passed by and Kayla said, “That man is in trouble.” Jennifer gave her phone to Kayla to call 911 and immediately initiated CPR. Many people were involved in saving Oliver’s life that day but without Jennifer and Kayla, help could have arrived too late.

Mayor’s Award of Merit : Deb Livingstone

When Deb Livingstone was president of the arts group, membership took off. She is a tireless worker and amazing organizer and also the current president of the Peachland Community Arts Council. The success of the annual art shows with their unique themes is largely due to her skills, especially as a delegator. For the last two years she has coordinated the HeArts Festival. She has put endless hours into the setting up and running of the art gallery. In addition to her organizational skills, she is a fine painter. Many of her larger pieces are proudly hung in a number of local homes and beyond. For the last few years she has also helped decorate the Canada Day cake. Her energy is boundless...and infectious.

Excellence in Community Service: Evelyne Swanstrom

Quietly volunteering at the Peachland Wellness Centre since 2010, Evelyn Swanstrom is a vital cog in the wheel of the operation there. She is a skilled baker and contributes to the men’s and ladies coffee and crib program by providing baked goods, coffee, conversation and cleanup. She also uses her green thumb and volunteer skills at Alexander Court, the United Church and the Community Policing office.

Peachland MLA Office MLA Dan Ashton or staff will be available at the Chamber of Commerce office Tuesday afternoons.

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Patrick Bell

When the Lt. Governor issued the challenge in 2014 for the Variety Singers to participate in the “Sing Me a Song” competition Angela immediately agreed to write the lyrics and the melody which she named Sing Us A Song. The song was produced and sent into the competition. She has also been instrumental in starting the Peachland Ukulele Group and sings as an alto in the Peachland Variety Singers. She plays guitar regularly at Our Lady of Lourdes. In addition to music, Angela paints in watercolour and has made quilts for each of her grandchildren. She is a very modest but talented local artist!

George McFarlane has been a dynamic volunteer around Peachland, basically since he came to Peachland. He is very active as a volunteer and participant in The Peachland Slo-Pitch League and at the Food Bank.

At the fire hall he is the first to show up to help and the last leave. He also volunteers to be a designated driver for many community events and fund-raisers. You can always find him working behind the scenes at a variety of events quietly committed to volunteering for Peachland.

Syd Kendrick is a valuable volunteer driver who provides transportation to vulnerable people who need to get to an appointment or run an errand. He is often available for long trips to Kelowna General Hospital and last minute emergency needs. Syd provides more drives than any other driver in the program at the Peachland Wellness Name: Mew Centre.

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Pulitzer Prize-winning play hits Peachland stage this weekend KEITH LACEY

ABERDEEN PUBLISHING After more than three months of regular rehearsals, the cast and crew with the Peachland Players are ready to hit the

the stage Wednesday and Thursday evening and will return Friday evening.

Those performances began at 8 p.m.

Matinee performances will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

“We’ve been rehearsing since January and I think everyone involved is really excited to finally be able to hit the stage,” said Rhoda Weisgarber, a longtime producer with the Peachland Players, who is now in charge of publicity for the local theatre group.

Our Town is Wilder’s 1938 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about two families sharing life experiences over the course of 13 years at the turn of the 20th century in Grover’s Corners, a small village in rural New Hampshire.

“It’s the story of two families and the narrator describes to us the most important aspects of their lives,

stage to present their version of a classic American play.

The local theatre group is presenting Thornton Wilder’s classic play Our Town at 4th Street Place.

The cast and crew hit

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MACKENZIE FRESCHETTE, AS EMILY WEBB, and Diana Freschette, as Mrs. Webb, rehearse a scene from the

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including births, marriages and eventually death,” said Weisbarger. “It’s a play with a wonderful mixture of comedy, melancholy and sadness.

“It’s considered an American classic play and all of the members of the Peachland Players are very excit-

ed about being able to bring this production to the people of Peachland.”

Our Town was recognized as a classic when it was first written back in the late 1930s and remains one of North America’s most loved and performed plays, she

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The play will take the audience back to a time when life was simpler, especially in small towns, she said.

The cast of 14 has been working very hard in rehearsals and can’t wait to showcase their hard work in front of an

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audience, said Weisgarber.

“Our cast ranges in age from eight to seniors and they have all put in a lot of work over these past three months getting ready to perform,” she said.

“There are always some nerves just before you perform in front of an audience and I know the cast are really excited to finally be able to perform after three months of rehearsals.”

Bill Bennett, who has directed every play staged by the Peachland Players since its inception, will be performing double duty as he will provide the voice of the narrator who plays such a crucial role in the staging of Our Town, said Weisgarber.

The 4th Street Place community theatre only has 60 seats, which provides for an intimate evening of theatre, she said.

“We’re sure hoping we can fill the 300 seats over the course of our five performances,” she said.

“I’m expecting all 300 seats to be sold.”

Tickets for the show are available at Peachland Pharmacy and the UPS outlet in West Kelowna. Tickets will be sold at the door if there are any available. The price of a ticket is $10 for adults and $5 for students.

Anyone wanting more information can contact Weisgarber at 250-767-2196.

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COMING EVENTS “FORM & FIBRE” GALLERY SHOWING Mar.

14 - May 9, 10am-4pm Tuesdays-Sundays, Mary Smith Hall in the Peachland Historic Primary School. The Peachland Community Arts Council invites you to share this unique display of works from sculptors, fibre artists, potters, and carvers

ANDRE CLOUTHIER, May 8, 5:30pm,

Peachland Legion. An evening of dancing and musical pleasure. For more information call 250-767-9100

SUNDAY NIGHT SHOW AND SALE, May 10,

4:30-8:30pm, Hangar 9 Restaurant. Cars, motorcycles, prizes.

PEACHLAND FALL FAIR GENERAL MEETING, May 13, 7pm,

Peachland Community Centre. Call Martha Jenkins at 250-7679461 for more information

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YOGA ADVANCED BEGINNERS 8-9am,

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TEA IN THE TRANQUIL ROOM 2pm-2:45pm,

LADIES SNOOKER 5pm,

TWEEN COOKING NIGHT 5-7:30pm,

VINYASA YOGA FLOW

BINGO , 6:45pm, 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL 1:303:30pm, (3.0-3.5), community centre

INDOOR WALKING

PEACHLAND ROTARY CLUB MEETING 12pm,

6:30pm, community centre

RESTORATIVE YOGA

6-7pm, community centre

LADIES CRIB 1pm-2pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

8-9am, community centre

land Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12

SPIN & SCULPT 5:15-

TWEEN TRIPS 5:308pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12. $5/member/trip.

Pre-registration is required by calling 250767-2515

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TWEEN DROP-IN

10:15am, 4th St Place

Peachland Wellness Centre

BRIDGE CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs)

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

Ages 9-12

10am-noon, community centre

MEAT DRAW 4-5pm,

YOGA BEGINNERS

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

FLOOR HOCKEY 4:30-

5:30pm, 8-10yrs, community centre

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

ART CLASS 12pm, 50+

Activity Centre

CARPET BOWLING

10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

MEAT DRAW 3-5pm,

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

YOUTH DROP-IN

3-5pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 6-12

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

Peachland Museum

THURSDAYS

Join us for “Samosa Sunday” from Angee’s Kitchen!

FITNESS ROOM 8am8pm, community centre E-A-S-Y CORE 9-10:15am, 50+ Activity Centre

PEACHLAND BOARDWALK 9:30am TAI CHI – PWC 9:30am11am, United Church Hall

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

Peachland

Places of Faith

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

Margaret’s Anglican Church

Peachland Wellness Centre

WEDNESDAYS LIONS DEN MEETING

3:30pm (Novice), community centre

7-9:45pm, Historic Primary School. Join

PEACHLAND WORLD OF WHEELS SHOW & SHINE, May 17, 11-4pm,

AA 12-1pm, 50+ Activi-

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

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

May 10th, 2015

Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Tuesday Morning

Sunday Services Service 9 a.m.

Office Hours 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Monday to Friday

Traditional Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Ages 2 thru to Grade 6 www.gracelutherankelowna.com We are wheelchair accessible

Peachland Baptist Church

250-767-2206

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

4421 4th Street

9:30 a.m. Study, Coffee & Conversation

Contemporary Worship

Peachland United Church

Rev. Robin Graves

Sunday School: 9:30 am

“Women & Equality” Pastor Ben McGillivray

9 am - Worship Service & Sunday School 11 am - Worship Service with Kids Church

Located at:

2600 Hebert Road

4th Street & Brandon Ave

West Kelowna

www.stmargaretspeachland.org

250.768.7638 emmanuelnet.ca

250-767-3131

“Let Us Worship Together”

4204 Lake Avenue

Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 am Fellowship Coffee: 11:30 a.m.

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

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

Rev. Elaine Diggle

all are welcome

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

www.peachlandbaptist.net

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