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WATER WORRIES – Barrie Hewer is one of several residents that lives near Renfrew Road and is worried that damage from groundwater could take a turn for the worse.

He says the District of Peachland should do more to let people know if the area is safe or not. Read the story on page 2.

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Renfrew Road residents fear another landslide VANESSA BROADBENT GUEST EDITOR

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Residents in the Renfrew Road area are worried that an underground spring could take a dangerous turn for the worse.

In the 6400 block area of Renfrew Road, water is coming out of the ground and running down the street. As a result, the pavement is cracking, as well as rising and sinking in several places.

Barrie Hewer lives nearby on Sherburn Road and says he’s watching conditions get worse on a daily basis.

“Water that’s been seeping through the road has been getting more and more active,” he said. “Recently the road started to deform to two bumps, one that goes up, one that goes down.”

Hewer is worried the situation could result in a landslide, similar to one that hit the area in 2017.

“Before the landslide happened, people were complaining that there were cracks in the road getting bigger and bigger,” he said. “I drove across it half an hour before it fell into the road.”

Hewer said he called the district to report the cracks at the time, but they “did nothing except put out a red pylon.”

His experience this time was similar; he says his call to the district was not returned but signs were put up two days later.

However, Hewer thinks the signs and road markers aren’t enough and the district needs to do more to communicate

with those living in the area.

“I know people that won’t even drive on the road anymore because they’re scared there’s going to be a sinkhole,” he said.

“I’m alarmed the district isn’t informing the people in this area if it’s safe or unsafe.”

Kathleen North also lives nearby and thinks the response has been too slow.

She said since she initially reported the damage to the district over a month ago, it’s gotten worse.

“This thing has taken over one lane completely now and it’s a narrow twolane road,” she said.

“It’s getting worse every day. I’ve been driving in the other lane for two weeks but I’m concerned of someone that doesn’t know about it and comes along at night.”

North’s biggest concern is that should wildfires hit the area again, residents won’t be able to evacuate efficiently.

“The road is narrow and one way,” she said. “If there was a fire down there, there’s lots of woods, and if this road collapsed or you need to try to get 60 cars down, it’s risky.”

However, District of Peachland Director of Operations Joe Mitchell said Geotech and civil engineers hired to address the damage do not see a landslide as a likely possibility.

“They can’t say there’s no risk of a landslide but the risk appears to be low at this time. It’s close to where the landslide happened in 2017 but this is a different circumstance.”

Mitchell said the engineers have already been investigating the cause for several weeks and developing an interim repair, followed by a long-term solution.

Engineers have not yet located where the water is coming from and Mitchell said mineral analyses have shown it has a different makeup from district-treated water from the municipal water system.

“There are a lot of natural springs in

the ground in the area and they tend to appear and disappear throughout the year. They’re not consistent.”

For the time being, Mitchell is advising people to travel cautiously while in the area.

“It is bumpy so go slow when driving,” he said. “It is well-signed and we are inspecting it on a regular basis, but go slow.”

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PEACHLAND VIEW Peachland’s Legion is in dire need of a roof replacement and all of the proceeds from three upcoming events will go to the “reNEW the Roof” account.

On September 8, “Burger and Beverage” takes place at the Edgewater Pub from noon to 4 p.m.

The $20 ticket includes a burger and a beverage, and each ticket sold also has the chance to win a suite for 12 people to the BC Lions/Toronto Argonauts game on October 6, which was generously donated by the BC Lions organization. Included in that suite is a $1,000 food and beverage credit.

The winner will be drawn at the event at 4 p.m.

Chris Rollins, the owner of the Edgewater has kindly donated the burgers, the labour and his pub for the festivities, with all proceeds going to the Legion.

The event will also include a silent auction and a 50/50 draw.

John MacNichol, organizing on behalf of the Legion said only 200 tickets will be sold and sales are brisk.

“I can only suggest that people go to the Legion or the Edgewater and buy their tickets in advance.”

The fundraising continues on

September 15 with a golf tournament at Sumac Ridge Golf Course. The event is sold out to participants, but the Legion is still accepting donations for prizes. MacNichol can be reached at 778-479-9016 for pickup of donations.

The third and final event is a good, old-fashioned bottle drive, to be held at the Peachland Shopping Centre, in front of IGA, on September 29 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“We did one on May 26 of this year and the response from the citizens of Peachland was overwhelming and awesome, and we are hoping for the same response in late September,” MacNichol said.

Refundable containers will be collected, sorted and delivered to the Boucherie Bottle Depot in West Kelowna.

People can also take their containers to the depot and donate to the Legion before the event, via account #152. All people need to do before the refund process starts is mention that account number and the Legion will receive the proceeds.

Also, from Sept 4 until September 28, if anyone wants to donate and cannot deliver the containers, MacNichol will pick up from their residence. Contact 778-4799016.

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Minister McKenna talks proposed national park reserve VANESSA BROADBENT GUEST EDITOR

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Catherine McKenna, Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change who oversees Parks Canada, visited the South Okanagan today to discuss the area’s proposed national park reserve. Following a meeting with local First Nations Chiefs and stakeholders today at the Nk’mip Desert & Heritage Centre in Osoyoos, McKenna sat down with the Peachland View’s sister paper, the Oliver Chronicle, to discuss the park’s development.

Oliver Chronicle: How did today’s meetings go?

Catherine McKenna: It was really great. I met with Chief Louie (Osoyoos Indian Band), but also Chief Crow (Lower Similkameen Indian Band) and Chief Eneas (Penticton Indian Band). We had some really good conversations. We have agreed we’re going to be working on a tri-party basis and with the First Nations and the government of British Columbia.

Then, I had a really good meeting with stakeholders to listen to people’s concerns and also the opportunity. It’s interesting, because it’s clear that there’s some misconceptions and then there’s some actual concerns that I think are really important that we respond to.

Some of them were “What about ranching and grazing?” That’s something I want to be personally clear about. The grazing will be allowed. Obviously, ranchers are a very important part of the national park reserve.

It’s really unfortunate to see the forest fires again.

We’re seeing first-hand the impacts of climate change.

I think people were thinking if a national park reserve means there won’t be the same resources for firefighting? In fact, we, Parks Canada, have the top firefighters in the world. They’re actually deployed right now in British Columbia so they do things like control the prescribed burns and take preventative measures. Some people had those concerns and I want to make sure that they feel at ease that this is something that is really important to us.

I think we need to really move forward. The plan is to get an agreement with the province and the First Nations where we have boundaries to put forward. I think that’s really important, that people really need to see what we’re talking about and also, just answer questions.

I met a mom and she said “What exactly does this mean for my family,” and I think people deserve answers. I think there really is an opportunity to do something amazing here. When you look at this beautiful part of the country, it’s unique, it’s something that we want to protect, the biodiversity here, but we also want to do it together.

I’m very committed to working with everyone. I’ve instructed my parks people that we need to start consultations. We also need to really start dispelling some of the myths but also responding to concerns in a very practical way.

OC: How are you working to connect with the public, especially the people that live here, on those misconceptions and concerns?

CM: The good news is we now have a parks person

(Project Manager Sarah Boyle) who is dedicated to this, which I also think makes a really big difference.

She’s been doing meetings but we need to start the consultations in communities. I met with people today to get a sense of what people were saying, but having consultations where you can hear it directly from community members, like open houses.

Also, I think it is useful to have different groups around the table. You have people that might have different perspectives on the park. We want to create a vision for this that’s going to be inclusive and great for the community but also our country.

OC: Will Sarah Boyle be the one putting together those open houses?

CM: That’s what I’ve really tasked her with but I asked people, the stakeholders that were there today, “What’s your view? How do you want to do these open houses?” Someone said priority should be we do them in the communities. That’s important, to make it accessible to people.

OC: Is there a timeline for when you’d like to have those done by?

CM: I think we’re going to start early in the fall.

OC: How will those meetings change plans? If negativity to the park is a strong voice, what will the response be?

CM: Well, I’m all about finding solutions. First of all, we need facts; facts are really important. People have concerns, like if you’ll have to pay to go through Highway 3, and that’s not a real concern. I think we need to address that. People need to see the actual proposed bounda ries.

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you try to get as close, bring as many people as you can together, and try to brainstorm how you alleviate concerns.

I have an example where we did this. When I was in the Toronto area, there’s a park that’s called Rouge National Urban Park and we wanted to advance it and expand it and there were challenges between farmers who had strong views and wanted to continue what they were doing, and then on the other hand you had environmentalists that had strong views. We sat down and everyone sat in a room and we had a number of meetings. We were able to hammer it out and actually work together.

OC: One common concern is that the area doesn’t have the infrastructure for the amount of people the park would attract. What are your findings on that?

CM: First of all, parks are a big economic driver.

We’ve looked at the numbers for BC Parks; it’s about 60 million per year per park. We also make investments when it comes to parks and conservation and infrastructure. But you want to make sure that you can handle the capacity and we have a lot of experience doing that.

For Canada 150, our national parks were free. A lot of Canadians were really excited about that and we were able to come up with a local community to address those concerns so that you don’t have huge numbers of people at a particular period. It was interesting because the tourism sector, they’ve been talking about how they get tourists for a very small period of time, and with a national park you may have an opportunity to extend the period when people come, which will help even things out and support local businesses. But those are all things with proper planning you can address.

OC: How certain would you say is this park to happen?

CM: I’m committed to this park happening in 2019.

That is a commitment I made with the First Nations partners, but also with the province. We’ve seen lurching, going back and forth. You have to seize the day. I think there’s a real opportunity. Absolutely, we want to consult with people, we want to have people engaged, we want to get to a good spot. But this is the moment.

Eventually you want to have something that’s great.

You can spend a lot of time talking about things, but you also want to deliver something that will be great to the community. Some of the people that have concerns, they’ll find that actually the concerns can be addressed and that it’ll be great for them.

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Ron Barkwill’s latest attempt to defame and discredit the PWPA (Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance) and other concerned citizen groups, along with his many other tirades of similar tone, have the distinct flavour of professional anti-environmentalism, common among pro-industry extremists.

Why would anyone devote so much time and energy to attack a volunteer citizens organization who’s only motivation is to safeguard our most valuable community asset, our watershed, and bring awareness to the delicate balance that is needed to maintain it?

Members of the PWPA have worked hard to educate themselves in the latest scientific information available dealing with the global crisis of climate change that is accelerating at a rate that most scientists did not foresee in their estimates over the last 30 years. Human activities that have led to much of this accelerated change include the use of fossil fuels and deforestation, both high on the list of culprits.

Members of this group have volunteered large amounts of time and resources to physically monitor activity

in our watershed and engage the public in the process of caring for their local watershed.

Mr. Barkwill would have you believe that there are only a few voices being echoed on the theme of watershed protection. One of the organizations he attempts to minimize, the BCCFR (British Columbia Coalition for Forestry Reform), of which the PWPA is an active member, met here in Peachland in the spring of this year. This organization was formed by approximately 30 individual community groups from around B.C. with the express intent of bringing forestry practices into line with the realities of the 21st century.

It seems to me that only a personal vested interest would blind a person to the critical nature of the issues we face around water in the Okanagan. Barkwill’s campaign of misinformation will not deter intelligent people from seeing what is at stake now and in the long term, or from understanding the true importance of protecting our watersheds from exploitation at the expense of our future well being.

Joe and Jessica Klein Peachland

“Why I hope Eric Hall does not win” Dear editor: Mr. Hall, I have nothing against you personally. I just wish some young person with fresh ideas would run for mayor. I think Kelowna is very lucky to have Colin Basran as their mayor. It is time for the young to come forward and run the towns and cities of our country.

Mr Hall, your mind is too clogged up with all the unfortunate past mistakes of our present mayor and council. If I was

30 years younger, I would run, but unfortunately I am 67 years old. I have thought of throwing my hat into the political ring but I love to travel too much and I am not in Peachland enough. I have been a resident of Peachland for 45 years.

Everyone, please get out and vote when the time comes. It only takes a few minutes. RESPECTFULLY… Sherry Mortensen Peachland

Correction

On August 17, page 5, the Peachland View inadvertently ran a letter to the editor under an incorrect headline—Barking up the Ron tree. The content of the letter had been previously published on August 10, page 4, under the correct headline—Six one-way tickets to the moon please.

We apologize to our readers for any inconvenience.

Rambo says ‘thank you Kenneth’ Dear Editor: I must say I was getting a bit of a headache reading the range of opinions over the past few months. I’m still a newcomer her and perhaps don’t have the benefit of history here to be able to qualify my concerns. However, reading Kenneth W. Janes’ recent letter to your paper gives me a breath of fresh air. Thank you Kenneth!

I realize that I have been a bit aggressive in the past. The View even called me “Peachland Rambo” at one point. If I was a dog, I’d probably be a bullmastiff. For that reason I can get quite vocal about perceived injustices.

I agree with much of what Kenneth said, however, having interviewed both Cindy Fortin and Eric Hall, I have mixed feelings. Cindy is very capable and young enough to serve Peachland for a long time. My sense is that she did not get the support she needed from either the “old boys network”, or from Staff at Peachland. Somebody held her back. Eric as well, is very

likable and capable. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience. But can he do more than one term?

I considered running for council to see if I could help out. My technology skills would enable me to develop a platform for all Peachland residents to be able to securely record their votes on any issue we wanted to highlight. It would be a non-binding referendum of sorts which could be audited by any bonafide accounting firm. As I expressed to my wife, I would vote the way the residents of Peachland wanted me to vote, even if it would be against my own best interest.

For me, this would eliminate the constant bickering about what should or shouldn’t be done. The population decides! That would free up my creative energies to find other exciting opportunities for realistic, measured and controlled growth here in Peachland.

Nick “Rambo” M. Walsh Peachland, B.C.

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More OCP Editor’s Note: Due to length, this letter was cut in half. Read the first half in last week’s Peachland View.

Dear editor: The approval of the PeachTree development and the new OCP against the wishes of the great majority of ‘thinking’ Peachlanders who organized petitions, researched and gathered compelling evidence of why both these proposals should not be approved and who were treated with such disrespect by Mayor and Council will not be forgotten at the polls or ever for that matter. In fact, this is what this council will be remembered for and also perhaps the empty lot on 4th and Beach standing as a monument to their refusal to listen to public opinion or the recommendations of our Sustainable Downtown OCP. With the election coming I will be voting for a Mayor and Council who will 1) Build on the many attributes Peachland does have, such as history and character, by hiring experts if necessary to produce bylaws whereby only cohesive facades, in keeping with the age of the buildings and which complement adjacent buildings, including signage, may be approved with the goal to attracting a spa hotel and year-round tourism.

2) Reinstate the Charrette Report and make it a bylaw including 3 storeys on Beach. It just did not make any sense for a council to reject the Charrette Report/Sustainable OCP that was the envy of other towns having had the privilege of input from the UBC, headed by Prof Patrick Condon, one of the most distinguished Urban Designers in BC,

3) Prove they will use their due diligence when voting on a motion, not at best relying on staff or developers recommendations, instead of thinking for themselves or at worst voting in support of a proposal when they have not even bothered to read the report.

4) Listen to its residents.

Councilors make mistakes and it was admirable, as in the case of councilor Vucinovic who voted against the new OCP after consultation with an architect and having received 95% of emails against the new OCP, (emails which presumably Mayor and other councilors would have received too but blindly chose to ignore).

5) Have a track record of being publicly engaged, via letters to the View, Public Hearings, or otherwise in the politics of Peachland.

6) Overhaul our planning policies and find out why the vast majority of the 5,000 units approved, have not been built. This is so that council may become more discerning when approving projects in the future and provide a basis of how best to ensure units are built once approved. In the UK a project has to start within 3 years of obtaining approval otherwise it reverts back to its original zoning.

The one positive aspect that has come out of this disastrous council is that it has made Peachlanders wake up to the shortcomings of the town and council. I am therefore appealing to those intelligent, eloquent residents who have spoken at public hearings, written letters to the View, Councilors, and Town plus organized meetings, to stand for council. We need you!!!

Gillian Evans Peachland

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FALL FAIR PRESIDENT It’s been one year short of a century that the Peachland Fall Fair has been running and this year’s 99th fair is on Saturday, Sept. 8 and Sunday, Sept. 9. This year’s theme is “Our Fair is Fine at 99.

Come present your finest.”

All of our different sections have an opportunity for you to showcase your family traditions that have been handed down for generations. Whether you and your family grow flowers, vegetables or fruits, bake or preserve, create handicrafts, sew or do needlecraft, love to take photos or do flower arranging – we want you to share what you do and enter your items into the Fall Fair.

Anyone wishing to participate can pick up their exhibitor tags at at the Peachland Community Centre on Tuesday, September 4 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and 5:30 to 8 p.m., as well as Friday, September 7 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m, and from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

For the first time this year, our trophies will be on display throughout out the whole fair and presented at 4 p.m on Sunday, September 9.

Our Fall Fair booklet is available at a number of businesses around town or online at peachlandfallfair. ca, where you can get all the information on our categories, rules and regulations. Adult exhibitor tags are only 50 cents per item entered

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Every resident of British Columbia is eligible to compete in all categories as long as you have grown or made the items entered yourself.

Even if you do not have items to enter, you can still be involved with the Fall Fair as volunteers are always needed and welcomed.

The Fair takes place on Saturday, September 8 from 1 to 6 p.m. and on Sunday, September 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The awards ceremony is on September 9 at 4 p.m.

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of Peachland and was advised there are no issues with his running for public office.

Furthermore as an “employee” of the On August 19th, Patrick Van Minsel of conflict of interest. Current Parksville (52) announced his candidacy for Peach- Chamber of Commerce executive direc- Chamber, there is no conflict. The Exland Council. Patrick Van Minsel is the tor Kim Burden has a similar job as Van ecutive Director of the Chamber takes chief executive officer of the Peachland Minsel where he also sits on Parksville’s direction from his board of directors who town council and present Campbell River are the decision makers on policy and the Chamber of Commerce.

On the subject of a conflict of interest, city councillor Colleen Evans is also the direction that the Chamber takes. The he has sought the advice of others who president and CEO of that city’s Cham- Executive Director does not have a vote are in a similar position with similar dual ber of Commerce, just to name two. Van at Chamber board meetings.

“If elected I will recuse myself on roles, specifically in relation to matters Minsel has also checked with the District Chamber issues,” said Patrick Van Minsel. “I will do the right thing.”

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Economic Development Committee and was a com-

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Mother’sEnd Day Contest Contest: of Summer Gala mittee member of the Tourism Advisory Committee for 3 years.

Patrick’s love for this community prompted him to put his name forward as a Peachland councillor. He would be humbled and honoured to serve on Council for the next four years.

“I strongly believe in transparency, communication and inclusiveness in order to serve and represent Peachland residents and together build a strong and vibrant community,” said Patrick Van Minsel “A town where young and old live together in harmony.”

Patrick is always happy to listen and address any of your concerns, questions or suggestions.

Patrick Van Minsel can be contacted at electpatrickvanminsel@gmail.com. For more information on his background, education, work experience, program and meet & greet opportunities you can always visit his website www.electpatrickvanminsel.com

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Answers to questions can be found in ads on this page, and/or by visiting the advertiser.

Drop your answers off by end of the day Tuesday, at the Peachland View office at 4437-3rd St or email your answers to admin@peachlandview.com The contest runs for four weeks: August 17, August 24, August 31 and September 7.

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B U S I N E S S

P R O F I L E

Ignite your senses!

Connect With People – Be Empowered by the Music-Arts Experience The power of music has the capacity to connect the mind, body and soul. It enhances mood, promotes relaxation, reduces anxiety and produces a calming effect.

Nestled in the Smith Creek area of West Kelowna is a unique place called Ad Lib Art Gallery, where creativity, music appreciation and artistic expression connect. This one-of -a-kind arts setting, with a panoramic mountain/lake view and a Communities in Bloom award-winning garden, is a haven for nature, beauty, tranquility and the curated music-arts experience called A Touch of Austria.

A Touch of Austria features music excellence from around the world and is presented on Sunday afternoons from 2:00-4:30 p.m. Creative program designer Claudia Kargl and her husband Jim Gray co-ordinate and produce the entertaining music educational programs that include traditional classics, musicals, impressionism, contemporary/modern, and country/ballades and pop classics. Outstanding concerts, stage productions, brilliant

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artist performers and amazing true stories consistently “wow’ guests. Additional historical documentation and interesting program information add extra flair and enrichment to each session.

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Claudia and Jim welcome guests with their warm Austrian hospitality, fine décor, and ornate table settings that create an elegant ambiance. At “social” intermission time, a deluxe culinary delight awaits guests to savour exquisite organic homemade Viennese pastries (made from traditional family recipes that have been handed down for generations) along with a special blend of Viennese coffee and delicious add-on goodies of Viennese coffee tradition. To ensure a top quality event, seating is limited and advance reservations are required.

A Touch of Austria is a 5 star music-arts-culture-culinary experience, with a proven track record that is supported by many rave reviews. Escape, ignite your senses, socialize, experience happy and fulfilling times and enjoy being part of a fun ”friends of music” group.

AD LIB Art Gallery is located at 3063 Bridlehill Drive, West Kelowna, B.C. V4T 2W1 and is wheelchair, walker and bus tour friendly. See the ad below, for upcoming programs and events.

For additional information, you can call 250768-1404 or go to www.claudiakargl.com.

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COMMUNITY

FOR SENIORS HERE Catering to the fine senior citizens of Peachland

Tips for breathing easier

CONTRIBUTED Air quality in British Columbia continues to fluctuate, and smokysky bulletins have been issued due to wildfire activity.

The wildfire risk throughout the province remains a concern. A number of evacuation orders and alerts are in place. British Columbians are urged to exercise caution and remain vigilant to help prevent human-caused wildfires.

Poor air quality can be harmful to health, especially for infants, young children, the elderly and people with underlying medical conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart disease or diabetes. The best way to protect yourself from the effects of wildfire smoke is to reduce exposure to it.

Here are some additional tips for breathing easier during a smokysky bulletin.

• Reduce the amount of time spent outdoors, stay hydrated and avoid rigorous outdoor activities.

• When indoors, keep the air clean (windows/doors closed, no smoking, no burning fireplaces/candles/incense, no vacuuming).

• Consider purchasing a commercially available HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filter and creating a clean-air shelter in one room of your home.

• Keep windows closed in vehicles and set air conditioning to recirculate.

• Visit places with air conditioning, such as shopping malls, community centres, swimming pools, public libraries, etc., as they often have cleaner, cooler air than smaller buildings or the outdoors.

• People with asthma or other chronic illness should activate their personal care plans, and ensure they have an adequate supply of life-saving medication with them at all times.

• Visit HealthLink BC, call 811 (non-emergency), see a health-care professional, or call 911 (emergency) if you are experiencing symptoms, including difficulty breathing and cardiovascular distress.

• Pay attention to local air-quality reports and the nearby conditions because smoke levels can change over short periods and over small distances. Check the Air Quality Health Index for your area: http:// ow.ly/1B4S30lltRS

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Peachland

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SUPPORT GROUPS

Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship Meets Monday at 7 pm (closed meeting) and Friday at 8 pm (open meeting).

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Peachland

Places of Faith

Grace Lutheran Church

Peachland United Church

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

4421 4th Street

250-767-2206

1162 Hudson Road W. Kelowna

250-769-5685

“Let Us Worship Together”

Easter Services

March 29, MAUNDY THURSDAY, Service: 7 pm March 30, GOOD FRIDAY Service: 10:30 am April 1, EASTER SUNDAY Service: 8 am Sonrise Service with Easter breakfast & Easter basket Hunt at the Gellatly Nut Farm, in case of rain please meet at Grace Lutheran Church 10:30 am Traditional Service of Holy Communion www.gracelutherankelowna.com We are wheelchair accessible

PEACHLAND

BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Tuesday Morning

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

(P.A.O.C.)

Sunday Worship 2 pm Pastors: Kate & Steve Hobbs

4th Street & Brandon Ave

250-767-3131 www.stmargaretspeachland.org

Sunday Mornings

250-460-2555 call John 250-767-2221

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

Monday to Friday

Rev. Robin Graves

Lake Ave at 13th St 250-767-9237 10:30 am

Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.

BELONG, BE LOVED, BELIEVE, BE JESUS

Pastor: Ian McLean

4464 4th Street

welcome

(St. Margaret’s Anglican Church building)

all are

Wednesdays Sept to May

Ladies Bible Study 9:30 am Dr. Gord Denison PASTOR

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Peachland Wellness Centre

Are you enthusiastic and looking for a way to give?

We are looking for you! Volunteering will allow you to be part of the Peachland Wellness Centre, Sunday Morning Breakfast and you will be able to give back to the community of Peachland. Families are encouraged to volunteer as a team, spend time together while giving to help others! We provide the breakfast with teams of 6 people, and are looking to develop 2 or more new teams, the more teams the better. The positions are: Cook, Griller, Server, Host, Dishwasher, Toaster. Commitment is 4 to 5 hours per shift. These teams will start volunteering in September when we hope Sunday Breakfasts will start once again.

Please call 250-767-0141 to volunteer.

Peachland Wellness Centre 250-767-0141• wellnesscentre@shaw.ca 4426 5th Street, Peachland BC www.peachlandwellnesscentre.ca

EMPLOYMENT

PART TIME/SEASONAL

RECREATION CASHIER The District of Peachland is accepting applications for the position of a part time seasonal Recreation Cashier. A full job posting and job description can be found at www.peachland.ca/careers.

Please submit resume by 4:00 p.m., Friday, August 29, 2018 to: Polly, Palmer, Director of Corporate Services 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC V0H 1X7 Email: careers@peachland.ca

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Local Events and Activities Send the information for your Peachland event to admin@peachlandview.com

Peachland Farmers and Crafters Market - Every Sunday from May 27 to Sept 30, 10 am to 2 pm at Heritage Park.

BEEPS Summer Events: Bat Chats 10:30 am & 2:30 pm on both Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Visitor Centre; Bat Counts - Friday nights in front of the Visitor Centre at sunset.

Small Heritage School - Every Sunday in July and August, from 1–4 pm, enjoy tea and dessert at the Peachland Little Schoolhouse on Brandon Lane off 4th Street.

50+ Centre: Bingo - Thursdays at 6:45 pm. Pancake Breakfast - Sunday September 2, 8-11 am. Pancakes, fruit compote, sausages, coffee/tea/juice. Adults $5, Kids 6-12 $3, Under 5 FREE Sunday Tea on the Patio - Every Sunday in July and August at the Peachland Little Schoolhouse on Brandon Lane off 4th Street. 1 – 4 pm, tea and dessert.

MONDAYS

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

YOGA (RESTORATIVE) 8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am,

Community Centre

PICKLEBALL (1.0-3.5) 9-11 am, Community Centre

VARIETY SINGERS 9:15 am Drop in from June to Sept., 50+ Activity Centre

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30 am,

50+ Activity Centre

LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10-11:15 am,

Peachland Wellness Ctre Returns Sept 10th

TAI CHI noon,

50+ Activity Centre by donation

MEDITATION GROUP 11:30 am-12:30 pm,

WOOD CARVERS 7 pm,

50+ Activity Centre Returns in Oct

POUND 7:15-8:15 pm,

Community Centre

TUESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

FLOW YOGA 8 am, $5 Drop in

50+ Activity Centre

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am,

4th Street Place

MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE 9:30 am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 YRS) 10:00-noon,

Community Centre

CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Ctre Returns Sept 8th

Peachland Wellness Ctre Continues through the summer

50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL (1.0-3.5) 1-3 pm,

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm,

Community Centre

NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1:15 pm,

50+ Activity Centre Returns Sept 17th

AA 12-1 pm,

Peachland Wellness Ctre Continues through the summer

MAHJONG 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

LINE DANCING 7 pm, $4 Drop in

SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

50+ Activity Centre

SPIN, CORE, STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm,

WEDNESDAYS

Community Centre

KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm

at the Little Schoolhouse

YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6-8 pm, 4th St Place

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am,

Community Centre

Dawn Boys Yoga- Monday and Wednesday 9-10 am Saturday 9-10 am at Heritage Park. All levels and ages. $10 drop in, includes an aromatherapy neck and shoulder massage during savasana. Classes run weekly rain or shine.

The Peachland Wellness Centre - is taking excursion bookings from those who are 65+ and want to take a Limo ride to the Summerland Research Centre for a nature walk (disability walkers allowed) followed by a lunch at a nearby restaurant.

This excursion is presently booked for September 19. If you are interested, call 250-767-0141. Please call as soon as possible to book your seat. Space is limited.

99th Peachland Fall Fair - Saturday, September 8, 1-6 pm and Sunday September 9, 10-4 pm at Peachland Community Centre. Adults $3 and Children 12 & under are 50 cents. More info available at peachlandfallfair.ca

YOGA (BASIC BEGINNERS) 8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL (1.0-3.5) 9-11 am, Community Centre

50+ FITNESS 9:15 am, $5 Drop in.

Please bring a mat.

50+ Activity Ctre

WRITERS UNBLOCKED 6:30 pm, Peachland

Wellness Centre. First Wed of the Month Ends June 6th until further notice

CLOG DANCING 6-7 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm,

the Little Schoolhouse

MINI MOVERS YOGA Registered only 10-10:45 am,

YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6-8 pm,

Community Centre

4th St Place

WELLNESS CIRCLE 10 am-12 noon,

LIONS DEN MEETING 7 pm, 4440 5th St. every

Peachland Wellness Ctre 2nd & 4th Wed Returns Sept 12th

MINI MOVERS YOGA Registered only 10:30-11:15 am,

Cousins Park

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 10 am to 11:30 am Peachland Wellness Ctre To register: 250-767-0141

COFFEE GROUP 10:30 am,

50+ Activity Centre, every 2nd & 4th Wed, Drop-ins Welcome

MEDITATION CLASS 11 am-12 pm 50+ Activity Centre Begins September 5

PICKLEBALL (1.0-3.5) 1-3 pm, Community Centre

SUNSHINE SINGERS 1:15 to 2:15 pm,

Peachland Wellness Ctre Returns Sept 11th

CHESS 1:15 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:15 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

2nd & 4th Wed, Contact: Gary 250-767-3491

Country Classic Concert - Peachland Rotary is pleased to announce that Marty Edwards and Pam Ferens will perform as part of the free 2018 Rotary Peace Concert series on August 26 at 7:00 pm. In case of air quality warnings, the concert will be moved to the Peachland Community Centre.

Bring your own chair or blanket. Food service starts one hour prior to show time. Donations are welcomed and will go to support Shelter Boxes.

Burger & Beverage Fundraiser - Saturday September 8, noon to 4 pm at the Edgewater—$20 a ticket. Ticket includes burger & beverage and a chance to win a suite for 12 at the BC Lions game on October 6. Tickets are available at the Edgewater and the Peachland Legion. Proceeds in support of the Peachland Legion renew the roof.

AA 12 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Wellness Ctre 3rd Thur of each month, Returns Sept 20th.

PICKLEBALL (3.5+) 1-3 pm, Community Centre

MEAT DRAW 4-5 pm,

Community Centre

YOGA (FOUNDATIONS) 8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre

BARGAIN BIN 9:30 am-3 pm

Peachland United Church

Community Centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am,

Community Centre

50+ FITNESS 9:15 am, $5 Drop in.

Please bring a mat.

50+ Activity Centre

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am,

4th Street Place

Community Centre

BARGAIN BIN BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church 10 am-12 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre Continues through the summer

IRON & SILK 10:45 am

50+ Activity Centre Returns in September

ROTARY CLUB OF PEACHLAND 12-1:30 pm,

Gasthaus Restaurant.

Everyone welcome

ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP 10 am,

Peachland Library

Community Centre

TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 9:30 am, CAPC CREATIVE PLAYHeritage Park Hosted by TIME (0-6 YRS) Peachland Wellness Ctre.

10 am-noon, Beginners and newcomers welcome, Returns August 23rd

LEGO TIME (ALL AGES) 3-4 pm,

Community Centre

LEARN TO FLOW YOGA 5:30-6:30 pm,

BINGO 6:45 pm

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10 - noon,

Peachland Wellness Ctre Continues through the summer

YOGA (BEGINNERS) 10:30 am, $5 Drop in

50+ Activity Centre

ART CLUB 12 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Wellness Ctre Excluding Long Weekends Returns Sept 9th

PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10 am,

SATURDAYS

Community Centre

SUNDAY BREAKFAST 8-11 am,

PICKLEBALL (1.0-3.5) 1-3 pm,

Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St.

50+ Activity Centre

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Peachland Wellness Ctre

ENERGY FOR WELLNESS Continues through the summer 1:00-2:30 pm,

(doors open 5:30 pm) CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7 pm, Peachland Museum FRIDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

THURSDAYS

LADIES COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm,

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, BARGAIN BIN 9:30 am-3 pm

Peachland United Church

CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Centre Returns Sept 8th

MEAT DRAW 3-5 pm,

Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St.

SUNDAYS

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

United Church

St. Margaret’s Church

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 10 am,

Emmanuel Church, Westbank

PEACHLAND BAPTIST Service 10:30 am, Fellowship 11:30 am, 4204 Lake Ave.

THE PEACHLAND WALKING CLUB 1 pm, for details visit peachlandtrekkers.ca MEAT DRAW 2-4 pm,

Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St.

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday worship: 2 pm, Meeting at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

Labour Day

Holiday Closure We are closed Monday Sep 3.

We re-open on Tuesday Sep 4.

DEADLINES

FOR ADVERTISING AND COMMUNITY EVENTS in the Friday Sep 7 issue of the Peachland View will be Friday Aug 31 at 4:00 pm.

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COMMUNITY

PCAC preps for a fall full of plenty of events and exhibits CHRISTOPHER BYRD

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL

The final week of the Peachland 1898 Little Schoolhouse Summer Arts Programme starts a week tomorrow with acrylic artists Chris Millar and Chris Lefaivre exhibiting their work from Wednesday, August 29 to Saturday, September 1.

Millar is a long-time member of the Peachland Art Group and has a uniquely creative mixed-media style.

Lefaivre, a new member of Passion 4 Art, is the great granddaughter of Hungarian artist Gyula Istvanffy and daughter of Canadian artist Marjorie (Ditto) Lefaivre who studied under A.Y. Jackson of the group of seven. Please drop by to observe these two artists

demonstrate their skills from 11 am to 4 pm.

The Peachland Art Gallery will be celebrating the opening of its next exhibition UBUNTU 5 / On the Rim – Haida Gwai which will be held on Saturday, September 1 from 12 noon until 3 pm. UBUNTU 5 is a group of five women whose works celebrate humanity while On the Rim is a collection of watercolours capturing the geographical ruggedness of Haida Gwaii. Our members are invited to the opening reception to meet the artists for coffee and sweets while accompanied by the harmonies of two harpists.

Author Elinor Florence will be returning to the Peachland Art Gallery to give anoth-

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er of her fine book readings on Friday, September 14. You might remember Florence for her memorable talk on Bird’s Eye View, the intriguing story of an idealistic young woman who joins the air force after her town in Saskatchewan becomes a British Commonwealth Air Training Base during the Second World War. Florence’s latest book, based on the homesteader experience inspired by her own family history, is her novel Wildwood situated in an abandoned, off-the-grid farmhouse in the remote backwoods of northern Alberta inherited by a young woman under the strict conditions set up by her late great aunt.

Local historian Richard Smith has offered to display some prairie artifacts that would have been commonplace at the time. Refreshments will be served following the talk.

Free tickets limited to fifty (50) are currently available at the Art Gallery. Please visit or phone the Gallery (250-7677422) to reserve yours for pick up.

The New Moon Gallery will be spending an evening on August 30 from 6:30 to 9 pm celebrating the memories of one of their own talented artists, Laurie Ryan, who sadly passed away recently. Laurie was an active member of the Okanagan chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists.

She was a supporter of the Kelowna Gospel Mission and those who would like to attend the gathering in her memory might like to offer a pair of socks or perhaps a donation.

The first newsletter of the coming season will be sent out on Monday, September 3.

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Updated 3 bed / 3 bath home situated on a manicured flat pool sized yard. Updates include kitchen with gleaming hardwood floors, granite countertops, shaker cabinets and SS appliances plus new windows, roof, hot water tank and more. Large partially covered deck, triple garage and lakeviews. This home is move in ready!

MLS® 10161418

Penthouse - BIG lake views

Lifestyle at the lake for $729,900 Three bedroom Penthouse MLS 10159493

Private Lakeshore Estate

400 feet of pristine waterfront Call for private viewing MLS 10133160

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C: 250.864.6891 DKellyMac@gmail.com

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6439 Stuart Crescent

MLS® 10160929 SPECTACULAR LAKE VIEWS—NO POWERLINES! This walk out rancher has many updates incl new kitchen, flooring upstairs, bathrooms, deck & roof and almost new windows. Still a couple things left to do. Master and 1 more bedroom on the main level, a massive deck with glass to take advantage of the extensive lake views! Downstairs has a 1/2 bedroom suite with full kitchen and bath—just under 1000 sq ft, also with great lake views.

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534,900

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13211 N. Victoria Rd. P.O. Box 520, Summerland BC V0H 1Z0

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MLS®10164016

3963 Trepanier Heights Avenue

Super private location for this cute little rancher on a quiet cul-de-sac road in Peachland. 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the main floor with open floor great room design for kitchen and living room area. Some peek-a-boo lake views from both the upper deck and lower covered patios. Huge family room and extra large den/office or 4th bedroom on lower level. Basement has separate entrance and could be easily suited for the in-laws or extended family. One block to all three school bus pick-ups for elementary, middle and high school.

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