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WASP unit invented in Peachland Darrell Pyke demonstrated the capabilities of the WASP unit to firefighting crews at Cousins Park last week.

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Fire chiefs and crews impressed with WASP Joanne Layh Editor, Peachland View Provincial and municipal firefighting crews from around the province came to Peachland last week for the launch demonstration of the Wildfire Automated Suppression and Protection (WASP) unit, a new kind of firefighting technology invented in Peachland and manufactured in West Kelowna by Wasp Manufacturing Ltd. The firefighting crews came to see a demonstration of what the WASP does and how it works. Essentially, the WASP is a remotely operated mobile firefighting unit that can deliver large volumes of water over a large area

when it is connected to a water source. Once deployed, it can operate completely unattended for up to five days, which means that fire crews can set it up and then get out of the area, leaving the unit to continue operating when it is no longer practical or safe for firefighters to stay. “It’s all satellite controlled. You can turn it off and on from anywhere on the planet with a cell phone or laptop. So if we deployed it out in the bush, up where the trees meet the houses, we could let it sit. If the town is evacuated, that’s okay. Nobody needs to man it,” Peachlander and WASP inventor Darrell Pyke told The View. “I can start it and it can start pumping water remotely. The key is that if you have to evacu-

ate it is ready to go”. Pyke originally got the idea for the unit during his 17-year career working as a firefighter and logger. They introduced the equipment in Alberta three years ago under a contract with the Alberta government. Since then, it has been used with success in fires outside of Grand Prairie. The company took a hiatus for a couple of years to do some more research and development to the system, which resulted in the improved model that was presented last week. The firefighting crews at the demonstration were visibly impressed as they watched Continued on page 2

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NEWS

WASP unit can be remotely started

Joanne Layh Editor, Peachland View

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CUPE job action to delay books and other library holds If you’ve requested books, magazines, or other holds from another Okanagan Regional Library branch, you could be waiting for your materials a little longer than usual. Deliveries will be delayed due to striking CUPE van drivers who began job action on Wednesday. The drivers are expected to continue their job action through to Saturday, Okanagan Regional Library public relations officer Marla O’Brien said.

Woman sent to hospital after vehicle rollover A 27-year-old Peachland woman was taken to hospital for non-life threatening injuries after she rolled a Jeep Cherokee on Glenmore Road in Kelowna last Tuesday. According to witnesses, the woman had been driving erratically while travelling northbound on Glenmore Road before she lost control of the vehicle and rolled it several times. The single vehicle accident happened just before 8:30 a.m. Speed and dangerous driving behaviour were the primary factors in the accident, RCMP Sgt. Kris Clark said. RCMP do not suspect that alcohol was a factor. The driver was ticketed for Driving Without Due Care and Attention, which carries a fine of $368.

Too many person-caused fires It is only the beginning of the fire season, but already Kamloops Fire Centre officials have responded to 61 person-caused fires since April 1. Despite rainy conditions, fire officials say that the Kamloops Fire Centre is experiencing moderate to high fire danger ratings. There is currently an open fire ban throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre (including Peachland) that will likely stay in effect until October 15. The ban applies to: • The burning of any waste, slash or other material; • The burning of stubble or grass; and • The use of ﬁreworks or burning barrels of any size or description. Campfires are still acceptable, provided that they are no larger than a half-metre high by a halfmetre wide. To report unauthorized burning or a wildfire, call *5555 on your mobile or phone the toll-free line at 800-663-5555.

Pyke start the unit with his mobile phone, setting off sprinklers that soaked the entirety of Cousins Park using 3,000 feet of line and 40 sprinkler heads, which was the most equipment they could fit in the park. Among the fire officials at the demonstration were Peachland fire chief Grant Topham, West Kelowna fire chief Wayne Schnitzler, and former Kelowna fire chief Gerry Zimmerman, who all had high praise for the benefits that such a unit would have for crews in the central Okanagan. According to Wasp Manufacturing’s information package that was distributed at the launch, the W.A.S.P. unit offers many benefits to firefighters, including: • Can be quickly and easily deployed; • Affordable to use compared to other means of ﬁre protection; • Supplies up to 2,500 gallons of water per hour through over 1,500 feet of line, with as many as 15

commercial sprinkler heads, each with a 43-foot spray radius, which can be doubled with optional equipment; • Perfect for mop up or cat guard protection; • Draws from any water source up to 600 feet and up to 100 feet vertically from the unit itself. Can draw water from streams, lakes, rivers, creeks, salt water and swimming pools. Optional equipment can double capacity; • Can be hooked up to any standard ﬁre hydrant; • Completely self-sufﬁcient once deployed, supplying its own power through a 25kW diesel generator; and • Can easily be towed by a full-size pickup truck along most logging roads and cat guards, the front lines of many wildfires and weighs less than 11,000 lbs. Pyke says the market for the WASP is worldwide, but they’re focusing on Canada and British Columbia in particular. Communities can buy the unit starting at $150,000 or it can be leased to provincial, state or federal governments in North America.

Public hearing for Hangingstone and TNI Joanne Layh Editor, Peachland View A single public hearing regarding two separate and unrelated properties is scheduled to take place this Tuesday. First, the public will get to have a say about the zoning of the proposed Hangingstone development property, which is located in the Lower Princeton area. At the same meeting they will also be able to voice an opinion about the zoning of the proposed new TNI building, which is slated to go where the Edgewater Inn and an adjacent property on Beach Avenue are today. The multi-family Hangingstone development that has been stalled since 2006 seemed to be going forward earlier this spring until Peachland A rendering for the Hangingstone development as it was first proposed in 2006. council had a reversal of opinion on the size of the project. developers to provide 10 per cent affordable housing. Earlier this spring, council seemed favourable to the But then after much discussion around issues suridea of boosting the project to 120 units from the 100 rounding size, aesthetics, and affordable housing, originally proposed to allow for affordable housing Peachland council decided that it would be better if and bonus density units. the development were to resemble the original renThey considered giving a third reading to the by- derings and it seems now that the developer would law, with an amendment that would increase the be willing to provide a cash contribution that would scale of the development to accommodate 10 per go towards affordable housing units elsewhere in lieu cent affordable housing and 10 per cent density bo- of providing affordable housing units in the developnus units. That’s because since the original applica- ment. tion in 2006, Peachland council established an afThe public hearing will take place in Council Chamfordable housing policy direction that now requires bers at the community centre at 5:30 p.m. on June 12.

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New manager at Peachland Chamber of Commerce Joanne Layh Editor, Peachland View The Peachland Chamber of Commerce has a new manager. The chamber’s new manager, Janet Hornseth, is a former business owner with roots in the community, a chamber background, and extensive management experience. Hornseth and her husband, Stewart Kerr, purchased their home in Peachland back in 1984 and raised their two daughters in the community. Back in the ‘80s they opened a picture framing shop and art gallery in Westbank called Westside Gallery. During those years she became involved with the Westbank Chamber of Commerce, where she sat on their board for four years The Peachland chamber’s new manager, Janet Hornseth. and was vice-president for two working with the district right now on years. Later, Hornseth opened a home-based picture framing busi- a new sign policy for Peachland.” The new manager says that the local ness in Peachland that many locals business community can look forward will remember. The couple left Peachland for six to an exciting opportunity on May 9, years when Hornseth’s husband ac- 2013, when Peachland will host the cepted a job opportunity in Calgary. Valley Wide Business After Hours While they were in Calgary, she event that will draw chamber memworked in retail management at The bers from throughout the Okanagan Bay and Home Outfitters, until four to the community. “This is huge. An years ago, when they felt the call to excess of 500 tickets are sold, so it offers huge networking opportunities,” return to their home in Peachland. Hornseth is looking forward to serv- Hornseth said. Hornseth is also looking forward to ing the Peachland business community in her new role as the chamber’s the Peachland Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Centre move manager. “I really want to increase member- into the primary school building when ship and also look for programs that renovations are completed hopefully will offer added value to our current later this year. “Both of my daughters attended Kinmembers,” Hornseth told The View. Chamber members supporting cham- dergarten in that school. I was actuber members by shopping locally and ally a volunteer math mom and a volexchanging incentives is also some- unteer cooking mom so I feel like I’m thing the new manager would like to coming full circle coming back to that building,” Hornseth says. encourage more of. Chamber members and future chamHornseth also recognizes the importance of working with various govern- ber members are invited to come out ments to represent the concerns of and meet Hornseth at the upcoming free Business After Hours event that business owners. “The chamber is continuing to lobby will be hosted by Westside Curb Apwith our three levels of government in peal. The event will take place on June all aspects related to business,” Horns- 14 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 3950 eth said. “For example, we’re currently Dryden Road.

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RENEWABLE ENERGY OPPORTUNITIES STUDY The District of Peachland is requesting Proposals from qualified consultants or consulting firms to conduct a renewable energy opportunities study that will investigate through data collection and analysis what forms of renewable energy could be the most feasible within the community. Moreover, careful attention to new development and the opportunities for District Energy Systems (DES’s) should be undertaken. The project requirements are outlined in the Terms of Reference. Complete proposals must be received no later than Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at 4 p.m. to: The District of Peachland Attention: Polly Palmer, Director of Corporate Services 5806 Beach Avenue Peachland, BC V0H 1X7 ppalmer@peachland.ca If submitting paper copies, please provide 3 complete proposal packages. Emailing your proposals is accepted and encouraged. Please direct all communications or requests for information to: The District of Peachland Attention: Dave Smith, Director of Planning and Development Services 250-767-6055 ext. 108 Email: dsmith@peachland.ca The Terms of Reference, Full Request for Proposal (RFP) and any addendums to the RFP will be made available on the District of Peachland website www.peachland.ca

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PUBLIC NOTICE In general terms, the Community Charter permits a municipality to close a road and remove its Highway dedication. In order to complete the process, Council must adopt a Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw, and must advertise its intent to adopt the bylaw. Pursuant to Section 40 of the Community Charter, a notice is hereby given that the Council of the District of Peachland propose to consider adoption of Road Closure – Portion of Trepanier Bench Road Bylaw Number 2020, 2012 at the Regular Council meeting to be held June 12, 2012 at the Council Chambers, Peachland Community Centre, 4450-6th Street, Peachland, BC. At that time Council will hear representations of persons who deem their interest in the road closure is affected. Bylaw Number 2020 authorizes the District to permanently close and remove the highway dedication of a portion of Trepanier Bench Road, being in the District of Peachland. The closed road will be granted to the abutting property owner, Dan Hancharuk in exchange for the dedication of a portion of Lot A, Plan 18997, D.L. 449. Enquiries relative to the proposed Road Closure – Portion of Trepanier Bench Road Bylaw Number 2020, 2012” should be directed to the Planning and Development Services Department, District of Peachland, 5806 Beach Avenue. A copy of the “Road Closure - Portion of Trepanier Bench Road Bylaw Number 2020, 2012” may be viewed at the District Office, 5806 Beach Avenue, and Peachland during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4: 00 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays.)ehayman@peachland.ca

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JUNE 8, 2012

OPINION

Reality shows not that real

Peek into the Past

What’s with the outfit? This 1957 photo from Peachland’s past is of a Ponderosa hollow honeybee tree being cut down to gather the honey comb inside. It always was done in early fall when the first cold weather came. After the tree fell it was split into segments. A smoker was also used to calm the bees. The honey rendered down from the hive was a dark golden brown with a light Ponderosa ﬂavour. This was a treat that only happened on rare occasions.

The Peachland View Some of our prime time television shows have to change. Either that or we lock our children in their rooms at night or get rid of the “idiot box” altogether. Take The Bachelor, for example, a show about extremely good looking men and women wanting love and marriage, or so they lead us to believe. They meet, flaunt themselves, flirt enormously, backstab each other, talk about sex, parade around in sexy clothes, break hearts, propose, get hijacked by the tabloids, end their relationship bitterly and air it all on television again. But despite all this, millions of people find this program captivating, like a dirty novel or a soap opera. The problem is the producers expect us to believe every second of it. Why would anyone look for true love on national television, or risk getting his/her heart broken into tiny pieces? Mmm, we wonder if money or fame has anything to do with it. As a woman, how can you marry a guy, let alone love or trust him, when he’s kissing other women and possibly having sex with them? It’s a farce, yet people lap it up. Unfortunately, it teaches the younger audience that it’s okay to be promiscuous, that infidelity is fine, and that monogamy is outdated. That’s your lesson for today, kids. They should change the program name to The Smutty Bachelor or The Immorals. We suspect that so-called reality shows like The Bachelor are not so real after all. No doubt the producers invent “the most controversial season ever” to liven up the show. It’s hard to believe that people can be so outright hurtful, uncaring, slutty or manipulative on television. We can almost hear the producers say, “We’re paying you to be mean, so impress us.” Meanwhile, some very impressionable viewers are eating this stuff up and thinking they have to be mean (or wear sexy clothing) to get what they want. We really have to monitor what our children watch on TV and what they click on the computer. Sometimes we don’t realize how powerful and influential the media can be, and where our kids get their ideas from. Then we find ourselves trying to right the wrongs of our children who learned them on TV. If we allow our kids to watch these programs, we must be prepared to answer their questions and explain the content. Perhaps it’s time to bring back Saturday morning cartoons, where there are no sexual inuendos . . . just colourful characters blasting each other with lasers or dropping anvils on heads. Oh, no.

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Bear incidents can be prevented During the past few weeks we in the Victoria and Ehlers Road area of Peachland have been made aware that there is a bear in the area. This animal is raiding garbage bins and scattering its succulent findings across our gardens and adjacent roads, along with its telltale calling card of scat. Do not blame the animal for searching through food waste. As the saying goes, a fed bear is a dead bear. Once a bear is accustomed to food waste from garbage, it becomes extremely difficult to change the habit with any degree of success. The bear realizes it can get a quick and easy meal at a careless owners’ expense. The owners of raided garbage cans are not paying attention to the things that they can do to prevent these issues, such as: • Clean up after your barbecue by burning off any residue left on the grill. Burn with high heat for 10 minutes; • Put your highly perishable food waste into a deep freeze and leave it there until the morning of pick up. Do not place your bins out prior to 6 a.m. to minimize the food availability; • Store your garbage in a firmly locked garage or shed until the morning of pick up or invest in locks built specially for the waste receptacles we have in Peachland; • Ensure all bird feeders are cleaned and stored away until next winter; and

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• Keep all pet food indoors. Do not leave pet feeding bowls outside. You must remember that we are living in an interface area in Peachland and bears, cougars, deer and many other animals were here before we developed much. We have some responsibility not only to help keep them safe but also to keep our neighbourhoods safe. If you are new to the Okanagan make it your immediate concern to learn the rules of living amongst the animals. Conservation officers have limited options when dealing with habituated bears. One option is to trap the animal and relocate it. The second option is killing the animal, which could leave some baby cubs without a mother. This is likely to cause more problems with cubs starving and or wandering into residential areas, as they have not been taught bear ways yet. A hungry bear that has been habituated to garbage will not be easily scared off and can become a dangerous animal. We need to help manage the waste we produce in our neighbourhoods to prevent these types of situations from developing. I understand that the conservation officers are attending to the Peachland situation without any further delay, for which we thank them. Philip Warburton, Port Coquitlam

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OPINION

Vic. Street bear is back

Back in late April, I reported a visit by a bear that had destroyed part of my fence. I have since found out a nearby neighbour had left his garbage in a container outside, which caused the original attraction. Bears have good memories. So since that date, it has visited us again on May 15, but only left footprints in the newly turned earth in our vegetable garden. We have one of those scarecrow sprinklers that activate on heat and movement. It must have frightened the bear off, as it works well for the deer. During the heavy rainfall on the evening of June 4, a neighbour heard noise around 1 a.m., (the scarecrow sprinklers would seem just like the rain), and this time the bear broke my fence in such a way as to look like a Tasmanian Devil had passed through it. The bear depart-

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ed into my next-door neighbour’s yard through another fence, causing some minor damage. It took only our bird feeder, with its seed and suet to attract the bear. It had been outside during all the other visits. It didn’t dawn on us that it would be an attraction, as it hasn’t been touched before. I would like to pass on another warning to those in the area of Victoria Street and the north end of Ehlers Road intersection, as requested by the conservation office I reported the incident to. We are still under advisement to keep all attractions inside. I hope it will move on soon. Please don’t make it a nuisance bear, as that would cause its demise. Herb Hayes, Peachland

Why the bill needs to pass MP Dan Albas Commentary Recently there has been a fair amount of discussion over Bill C-38. For those of you unfamiliar with Bill C-38, also known as the Jobs, Growth and Longterm Prosperity Act, this is the bill that implements the next phase of our government’s Economic Action Plan as outlined in Budget 2012. Budget 2012 is one of the most comprehensive and detailed economic initiatives in our history. It is not a secret that there remains considerable economic challenges worldwide and many governments at all levels are facing incredible fiscal challenges and significant cost pressures. These types of problems often lead either to considerable austerity measures or massively increased debt, and more recently a threat of economic collapse in some regions where liabilities and public spending can no longer be covered. Our government believes that taking action in these times is critical to keep our Canadian economy moving and ensuring that we focus on keeping Canadians employed and also securing revenue sources that help government to provide the services that Canadians depend upon. In large part Budget 2012 focuses on responsible resource development initiatives and also tackles measured spending reductions in key areas. Most critics of Budget 2012 that I have heard from either oppose Bill C-38 for a specific reason relating to an identified area of disagreement, or for the fact that they would prefer to see a simpler and more basic budget that dealt with fewer issues in one document. It is true that Budget 2012 is a very comprehensive budget and tackles many different but important challenges. However, it is also important to recognize that many of these challenges have been long overdue and require attention. For example, one area proposed for action under Bill C-38 is much needed changes to our national unemployment insurance system, commonly called “EI”. Why is it important to make changes to EI? One example many in the Okanagan are aware of is the temporary foreign worker program, referred to as TFW. Many citizens I have heard from support Canadians working instead of bringing in temporary foreign workers. Yet, as we know here in the Okanagan, each year many in the agricultural sec-

tor are forced to bring in temporary foreign workers, often from Mexico, due to a shortage of local labour being available. At the same time I am fairly certain that most taxpayer’s would be surprised if not shocked to learn that while temporary foreign worker applications are being filed there was recently over 5,700 EI claims in B.C. alone for general farm workers. It is not unlike in Alberta where there have been over 1,200 applications for foreign workers in the food services industry while over 350 persons are currently collecting EI in that sector. In most every province there are trends where there is an increase in the applications for foreign workers in sectors where there are Canadians collecting EI. Our government believes it is important to connect Canadians with available jobs first as part of our Economic Action Plan and that is why proposed EI changes are included in Bill C-38. Another example of some of the proposed changes is to the Fisheries Act and Navigable Waters Act. Currently these acts suffer from decades old onesize-fits-all Ottawa imposed legislation that is outdated and ignores common sense. To illustrate, look no further then the rather popular Penticton pastime of floating down the Okanagan River Channel. Okanagan residents have known for the past 50 years that you could never navigate a sailboat through this channel on account of the flood control work, dams and fixed bridges constructed over the past decades. Yet today any new project is subject to the Navigable Waters Act in a manner as if the channel was actually navigable. Currently the Act does not provide the flexibility to reflect the obvious and trying to resolve these types of regulatory burdens delays important economic projects precisely as is occurring with a proposed economic project that is of significant importance to the Penticton Indian Band. Unfortunately I am well out of space, otherwise I would share further examples of the need to take action and keep moving Canada forward by supporting jobs and bringing more flexibility and common sense into our regulations to help keep Canada strong. Dan Albas is the Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla and can be reached at Dan.albas@ parl.gc.ca

Ottawa is broken

The recent flip-flop of the Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks says it all! Why are Canadians forced to vote for people who truly don’t represent us? What are we paying MP’s $167,000 a year for? At least in the United Kingdom for instance MP’s answer to their riding associations and constituents, not their leaders for party brass. Less and less people are voting these days. It’s obvious why! As Mr. Wilks said, Canadians collectively have to start putting enough pressure on the MP’s to try and change this, or at least let them know how we feel. You can start by contacting our local MP’s Dan Albas and Ron Cannan and let them know how you feel and what needs to change. Enough is enough isn’t it? Let the people’s movement begin! Derek Bunce, Peachland

Speed up and slow down I just saw the photo of two of our fine speed watchers and had to comment. (Thank you to all those volunteers!) Like most of us, I have to go into Westbank or Kelowna (unfortunately) about once a week for one thing or another, things obviously that I can’t get in Peachland. My biggest complaint is about people who do not do the speed limit as well, but it has more to do with their inconsistency than a bit of speeding. There is nothing more aggravating than following someone through Westbank who goes 58 km in the 50 km zone on Main Street, then proceeds down the dip into the 90 km zone going 78 km, speeds up to 110 km on the flat past Gorman’s Mill and then brakes all the way down Drought Hill in the 90 km zone, travelling at approximately 68 km an hour (with a big lineup behind them) on a clear and sunny day! And then, as they get to the bottom of Drought, they speed back up to 80+ through the 70

km zone (Gee, thanks a lot. That makes it really easy for the Desert Pines and Trepanier folks to get out of their intersection, not to mention the even worse sightline for the Chidley folks). And trust me, these are not tourists. These are just bad, inattentive, sometimes passive/aggressive local types who need to retake their exams. I am less annoyed with someone who consistently is 10 km under the speed limit either due to inexperience, nervousness or unfamiliar roads. Don’t get me started about people zoned out at green lights, (reading, daydreaming, texting, whatever) and those inconsiderate buffoons who don’t know what that little stick on the left of their steering wheel is for! There, I said it. What a relief. I can go back to work knowing that my rant was read by lots of people, none of who will relate this to themselves! Lorraine Bergman, Peachland

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Your Guide to Local Activities and Events SUNDAYS

MONDAYS

Jerry Dober Breakfast, 8am, Peachland Wellness Centre

Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

Computer Literacy, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre

Peachland United Service, 10am, United Church

Ladies Morning Coffee, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre

Carpet Bowling, 10am, 50+ Activity Centre

Crystal Waters Service, 10am, Little Schoolhouse

Tai Chi, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Toastmasters, 12pm, Peachland Community Centre

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Worship, 10am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Emmanuel Church Workship Service, 10am, Peachland Elementary School Peachland Baptist Service, 11am, 4204 Lake Ave. Meat Draw, 2pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Needle Arts, 1:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Tween Scene, 3-5pm, 4th Street Place Peachland Guides 5:15pm, Peachland Rec Centre. Peachland Sparks (girls 5-6), 5:30pm, Peachland Recreation Centre Wood Carvers, 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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AA, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre (2nd & 4th week of the month only) Men’s Coffee, 1pm, Peachland Wellness Centre BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Teen Drop-In, 4-6:30pm, Westside Youth Centre *text 250859-3893 for a ride. Tai Chi (Wellness Centre), 6pm, Peachland United Church

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Line Dancing, 9am, 50+ Activity Centre

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Chess, 1:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre Yoga, 1:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre Sunshine Singers, 1:15pm, Peachland Wellness Centre CentralOkanagan Model Railway Company Group, 7pm, Peachland Museum Peachland Baptist Church Gym Night, 7pm, Peachland Community Centre

Bereavement, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre Iron and Silk Exercise, 11am, 50+ Activity Centre Peachland Rotary Club Meeting, 12pm, Gasthaus Pub AA, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Men’s Morning Coffee, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre Yoga, 10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Art Class, 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Ladies Snooker, 5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

SATURDAYS Carpet Bowling, 10am, 50+ Activity Centre Meat Draw, 3pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Karaoke with Anita, 7pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Papa Thom LIVE, 6-9pm, Waterfront Grill. Potluck, Meeting, or Entertainment, 6pm, 50+ Activity Centre (4th week of the month only)

Meat Draw, 4pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Peachland Brownies (girls 7-8), 5:30pm, Anglican Church

Peachland Baptist Church Youth Night (youth 11-14), 7pm, Peachland Baptist Church

Bridge, 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre.

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Meet the Candidates BBQ, 3-5pm Heritage Park. Meet this year’s Peachland Ambassador candidates. Marty Edwards will perform between 3-5pm; Mayor Fielding to cut cake at 4pm.

Peachland Beach Run and Canada Day volunteers needed! If you can help out with the 27th annual Peachland Beach Run or children’s activities during the Canada Day festivities, contact the Peachland recreation office at 250-767-2133. Both events happen on July 1.

Committee of the Whole Meeting, 9am, Council Chambers at the community centre.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Chicken Caesar Salad and PS3, Tweens 5-7pm; Middle Teens 7-8:30pm, 4th Street Anglican Church. Free!

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Middle Teen PS3 Night, 6-7:30pm, Peachland Community Centre.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Teen Energyplex Trip, 5:308:30pm, meet at Peachland Community Centre. Call 250-859-3893 to register. $5.

SATURDAY, JUNE 16 Peachland Rose Show and Tea, 11am4pm, 4th Street Place. Awards will be presented at 3:30pm. Want to exhibit your roses? Bring your roses in vases to 4th Street Place from 7-9am. For more info call Wilma at 250-767-218 or Phyllis at 250-767-2546.

Teen Volunteers Car Wash fundraiser, 10am - 2pm, Petro Canada station. Let the fabulous Wellness Centre teens wash your car! All donations go to the Make a Wish Foundation. For more info call 250-767-0141.

Regular Council Meeting, 7pm, Council Chambers at the community centre.

Peachland Pathﬁnders and Rangers (girls 12-17), 7pm, Anglican Church

Peachland Chamber Business After Hours, 6-8pm, 3950 Dryden Road, down by the shop - parking up top. Fireside networking. Meet and greet new chamber manager Janet Hornseth. Dress for outdoors and bring a biz card for draws. Free event for members and future members!

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Peachy People: Wendy Howard Local expert in giving back to the community Why did you choose to live in this town? I used to visit Peachland with my family every summer and always loved it here. My brother, Bob Tonsaker, moved here over 20 years ago and then my mom moved too, so it was a perfect place for me to retire to. What has been your crowning achievement? I think choosing to create the Wellness Centre Teen Program and helping to show the community how wonderful young people are and how much they can accomplish. What would make Peachland a nicer community? Stronger community partnerships. Do you have a goal in life? To do as much as I can for others and to appreciate what I have. If you had one super power, what would it be? To be able to cure cancer. If you won the $50 million max lottery, what would you do with the money? I would pay off my mortgage and those of my family. Then I’d purchase a second home in Mallorca, Spain and renovate my own home here. I would invest a good chunk, and then establish a fund or grant system to assist youth in crisis maybe through Covenant House in Vancouver and through the Kelowna RCMP, who work with children in crisis. I would also donate funds to the Cancer Research Foundation and the B.C. Heart and Stroke Foundation. If you were the mayor of Peachland, what would you do? I would create many more opportunities for youth here, especially in the winter. I would encourage the building of an ice rink and curling rink, ensure that the skate park is built and that it include a

climbing wall. I would also change the speed limit on Beach Avenue to 50 km/ hr during the winter months. I would also encourage and support senior housing so our seniors do not have to leave our beautiful town. If you were a ﬂy, which wall in town would you like to inhabit? Rocky J’s Beach Hut. If you could fast forward the District of Peachland by 50 years, what can you visualize? A few senior housing units that includes day care for children and an activity centre attached, an ice arena/curling rink, a swimming pool and larger gym, more tennis courts and an indoor tennis facility, and a book store that would include new and used books, with a coffee shop attached. What do you do in your spare time? I garden, walk, read and watch baseball or hockey in season. What community issues need the most attention? Youth opportunities and senior housing. What would be your ideal job? I am doing it. Who inspires you the most? My son, Tom. What is your greatest extravagance? Buying gifts. When and where were you happiest? When I was teaching in the Lower Mainland. Which talent would you most like to have? I would like to be able to paint or sculpt.

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Wendy Howard and good friend Tom Myatt with his daughter Emily and his son, Joseph. Emily donated her artwork to the library for the Wellness Centre Teen Volunteer program. Staff photo

What is your favourite music? I like all different types of music – country, pop, classical. What is your favourite book? The Shell Seekers by Rosamund

Pilcher, but also authors, Louise Penny, PD James, Maeve Binchy and Elisabeth George. What is your favourite meal? Chicken curry.

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Last Saturday, 20 Maseratis, Ferraris and Porches zoomed into Peachland. The cars belong to members of West Vancouver private automotive lifestyle club, Club Trofeo. The club members, including Charlene Mao (above), luncheoned at the Gasthaus for the first stop on their annual Okanagan wineries tour. Joanne Layh photo

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Entertainment all summer long at the 50 plus centre Pat Grieve Special to the Peachland View

Legion awards two $1,000 bursaries Peachland legion 2nd vice president Patricia Day presents $1,000 bursary cheques to Ayla Fortin (left) and Brittiney Fedorik (right). Fortin is completing the Justice Institute’s Primary Care Paramedic Program through an internship with the Peachland Ambulance Service. Fedorik has been accepted into the Faculty of Science at UBC Okanagan and will be pursuing studies to become a doctor. These bursaries raise the total of bursary grants awarded by the Legion to $3,000 this year. Contributed photo

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Can it be almost summer again? It seems it was just Christmas. They say time goes much faster as we become more mature and I have to agree. However, that time is still busy and productive for those who choose to be active and the folks at the 50 Plus are certainly good examples. Going back to the April potluck supper/meeting, I have to tell you how wonderful the entertainment was. A Chordial Invitation, the male vocal group from Kelowna, was terrific, with over a dozen men singing in various combinations of numbers from quartets to octets. They offered lovely harmonies, barbershop style. We certainly will be booking them again. In May, the Variety Singers brought in the St. Albert Singers from Alberta. The 45-voice group sang to an enthusiastic full house, receiving long and loud applause. The visitors gave half of the donations to the 50 Plus Activity Centre. This money will be used to improve the stage microphones that seem to have died a natural death. The entertainment never stops. For the upcoming barbecue to be held on Friday, June 22, we have Spanish Splendor booked to entertain you after dinner. Spanish Splendor is a guitar/ singing group that I know you will enjoy. This last gathering of the season will feature hamburgers and hotdogs cooked by your board of directors. Your potluck portion is a dessert or a salad that you need to bring along with your usual dishes and cutlery. The cost is free to members and only $3 to non-members; dinner begins at 6 p.m. followed by entertainment at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. There will be no Cajun burgers this time, we hope. I have to say that people who say there is never any entertainment in Peachland are not looking very hard. Consider the young Peachland Players, the music in the park and of course our monthly dinners where we always have entertainment, be it singers, dancers or instrumental entertainment. Then of course our movie day twice a month

shows great films, some foreign films interspersed with the ones you’ve heard of but never got a chance to see. The last movie day was at the end of May but it will resume at the end of September. Our first pancake breakfast of the season was once again very successful. The car show certainly brings in the crowds. The next pancake breakfast will be on Canada Day, July 1, starting at 7:30 a.m. We have the best pancakes in town, so we are told, so come on out, bring all your visitors and let us do the dishes! There will be pancakes again during the August long weekend on Sunday, August 5, so mark that one on your calendar now, too. By the time this is printed we will have had the pleasure of honouring all our members who are over 80 years of age at the luncheon held on Friday, June 8. These folks have been an essential part of the Peachland and District Retirement Society over the years and we want them to know how much they are appreciated. Many of our regular activities take a breather during the summer but some keep going. Call the office at 250-7679133 or drop in and pick up a schedule so you don’t miss anything, or better still, check with your leader. One activity that continues all summer and in fact gets even busier because Westbank’s bingo stops for the summer, is the Thursday night bingo. Marie and her crew carry on as usual. The prizes are great and of course the more participants, the bigger the jackpot! Games start at 6:45 p.m., but come earlier to get your cards ready. The fanatical quilters from both our group and the Pincushion group are keen to go all summer. Stay tuned for developments on that front. The office will be on summer hours during July and August, open Tuesdays and Thursdays only, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Our office volunteers like to take a little break too. Keep your eyes on the bulletin board in the foyer for news of a bus trip in September. I’ll keep the destination a surprise for now, but it will be fun. Have a good summer, keep safe and we’ll see you all in September.

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Dispatches from the farm: The farmer as historian Jordan Marr Special to the Peachland View

Judges will decide International rose show judges Danielle and Malcolm Scott will decide which rose is the fairest. File photo

2nd Peachland Rose Show and Tea to return June 16 Phyllis Papineau Special to the Peachland View The rose has been a symbol of love, romance and beauty for thousands of years. Eros, the Greek god of love - his name an anagram of “rose”- is credited with giving the world its first rose. This beloved flower has survived ancient volcanoes eruptions, wars and droughts. The first rose catalogue appeared in 300 BC. Is it any wonder that the Peachland Sowers and Growers garden club chose this flower for its first rose show in 2010? With the arrival of international rose show judges Danielle and Malcolm Scott to the Okanagan, it proved the time was right. The show, held in the Peachland Little Schoolhouse, was an enormous success. This year, the Rose Show and Tea is being moved just down the lane to the larger facility of 4th Street Place. The Scotts encourage everyone to bring in as many roses as they wish. “What’s a rose show without lots of roses?” says Malcolm Scott. “The fragrance is what its all about,” his wife Danielle says. The Rose Show and Tea will open to the public at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 16. The awards will be presented at 3:30 p.m. Best of Show rosettes and ribbons will be given for each division

with the overall best rose receiving the beautiful Peachland Rose Show trophy. The trophy was donated by the Peachland Community Arts Council. Exhibitors are asked to bring their roses in vases to 4th Street Place between 7 and 9 a.m. on Saturday. There are some vases available for those who need them. Tags for each entry are .25 cents and can be picked up at 4th Street Place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, June 15. Catalogues are available at Ace Hardware in Peachland or on the Arts Council website at www.pcartcouncil. com After viewing the exhibits, visitors are invited to stay for tea with homemade sandwiches and sweets. Besides the roses, the show will feature a rainbow auction with great gardening items for the whole family. New this year is the art display of roses and gardens. Artists can bring their paintings to the venue on Friday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Some are available for sale. Anyone who doesn’t grow roses but would like to be involved in this fun event is asked to phone Wilma at 250767-2218 or Phyllis at 250-767-2546. Now is the time to nurture those rose bushes in time for the Peachland Rose Show and Tea! The Peachland Rose Show and Tea will take place on Saturday, June 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4th Street Place.

and sold it to a man who was very happy it was Italian. He was Portuguese. I made some of that up. But all of this The Homestead Organic Farm sold farm-journaling is arduous, and some 212 bunches of carrots at the Peachland farmers we know have dropped their Farmers’ Market last year, which was 23 organic certification because they grew less than we showed up with. Not a bad tired of the record keeping. Yet, if one is sales rate (90 per cent), and certainly organized, the chore isn’t so bad, and it better than we fared with produces some indisputkohlrabi (40 per cent) able value beyond keeping our organic verification and collard greens (47 per officer from hurling explecent), two B-list veggies we tives at us. Record keepgrew last year that many ing in fact, makes us better Peachlanders are, evidentfarmers. It helps us decide ly, severely allergic to. I what veggies to plant, and know the exact numbers when, where, and how to because we wrote them plant them. It proves that down. I had no choice, in memory has a pretty good fact, as market records are predilection for fiction. a requirement of operating And it’s a preserver of a certified-organic farm. Jordan Marr history. Posterity may very The clerical requirement well find it interesting that isn’t limited to our market activities. A certified-organic farmer can at the July 24, 2011 Peachland Farmers’ scarcely breech the border of his garden Market, Peachlanders much preferred carwithout having to record the event. As a rots to kohlrabi. And that one of the farmresult, I can tell you the following about ers at the Homestead stall took $4 out of a parsley bunch we sold on September 4 the till to buy an ice cream cone. Jordan Marr grows veggies at The of last year. We bought the organic parsley seed Homestead Organic Farm in Peachon January 10, 2011, from West Coast land and offers home delivery to area Seeds in Vancouver. The saleswoman’s residents. For more information, visit name was Deborah. She owns a diabetic thehomesteadorganicfarm.ca cat named Freckles. The parsley’s name was Gigante D’Italia. On February 25 we We are proud to offer the finest wines, planted the parsley in a the best service and these great specials: homemade potting mix of peat, sand, compost, various minerals, lime, and soil. CCR was playing on the nursery radio. Vanessa and I $10.00 off Each Batch of Wine argued over whether the ‘R’ stands for Revival or RebutCider and cooler season is here! tal. Turns out she was right. Cider flavours include Apple, Apple Lime, Crossbow, Peach, Pear and On March 11 we transBlackberry. Coolers include Ice, Tropical, Wildberry, Hard Lemonade, planted the parsley into larger pots. I put one of the Hard Cranberry Lemonade, and Peach. Each batch can be split into two empty pots to my mouth flavours. Get together with friends and get 2 batches for even more flavour and gave my best Darth combinations. So cool and refreshing when your friends come to visit. Cash Vader impression. Vanessa discount or get cooler bottles at 1/2 price with each batch. expressed her boredom via fake snoring sounds and we We are the distributors for decided to work on differVineco & Cellarcraft International ent parts of the farm for the rest of the day. Our line of Vineco products includes KenRidge Showcase, Legacy, KenRidge Classic, California Connoisseur, On May 11 we transEuropean Select and Niagara Mist fruit wines. Our Cellarcraft wines include the Showcase Collection reds with grape packs, as well as some outstanding Collection whites. We also have the 2012 Limited Edition planted the parsley out into wines in stock now. Only available while supplies last - we can not re-stock the Limited Editions. bed one of block three of our garden. We added sifted The Peachland compost to the bed. Mercifully, our copy of Growing Veggies for Dummies arrived in the mail that day. Peachland Centre Mall On September 3 we harvested some of the parsley

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NOTICES Thank You Thank you to all who donated and helped at the wonderful plant sale. We raised approximately $900. A special thank you to Dogwood Nursery, Bylands Nursery and Buckerfields. There are still plants and trees up at the sanctuary for sale if anyone is interested. Friends of the Parrot Sanctuary Society

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Painting Services Residential or commercial, New construction or repaint. Interior or exterior. Call G. C. Contracting for a free estimate. 250-767-2701 Massage Spring gardening making you ache? I’ve got your back! First massage half price. Evening & weekend appointments available. Call 250-317-8188 Sparrowhead Music 24 Track Recording Studio Drum Lessons 12 week Pro Tools Course PA-Sound System Rentals 250-575-8757 sparrowhead@shaw.ca www.sparrowhead.ca

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.

OBITUARY NOTICE

First Memorial Funeral Services, 1211 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 5Y2 Phone: 250-762-2299 Fax: 250-862-9544 HALLBERG: STEVEN JOSEPH. June 17, 1947 – June 3, 2012.

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DISPLAY ADVERTISING (boxed): noon Mondays NEWS COPY: noon Mondays CLASSIFIED AD RATES: Up to 20 words - $6.00; 15¢ each additional word. Per column inch $8.75 plus HST

NOTICES: Weddings, engagements birth announcements, cards of thanks, in memoriums, obituaries, and other notices (min. charge) $6.00 plus HST up to 20 words, 15¢ each additional word.

Business display advertising rates on request. PHONE 250.767.7771 Fax: 250.767.3337 Email: office@peachlandview.ca or mail your advertisement to: Peachland View, PO Box 1150 Peachland BC, V0X 1X0 PEACHLAND VIEW OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Advertising Regulations: The Peachland View reserves the right to classify ads under appropriate headings and to separate therefore and to determine the page location. The Peachland View reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement. All claims of errors to advertisements must be received by the publisher within seven days after the first publication. 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. Advertisements must comply with the British Columbia Human Rights Act, which prohibits any advertising that discriminates against any person because of his/her race, religion, sex, colour, nationality, ancestry or place of origin or because his/her age is between 44 and 65 years unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

Steven Joseph Hallberg passed away peacefully at home in Peachland on June 3 at the age of 64. He was born June 17, 1947 in St. Paul, Minn., the eldest child of Helen and Cary Hallberg. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Sharon, his mother, Helen, his sister, Mary, and brother, Tim. Steve was raised in Center City, Minn., went to school there, and joined the army on Aug. 23, 1965. He served in Vietnam in active duty in the United States Army Radio Signal Corps, being discharged on Aug. 2, 1968. In civilian life, Steve became a computer programmer for an international company. He met Sharon in 1997; they were married in 1998 and moved to Canada in 2001, settling in Peachland. Steve developed his own computer business and also worked at Ace Hardware and Peachland Pharmacy. Volunteer activities kept Steve busy, from the Peachland Chamber of Commerce to the visitor information centre, historical society, Friends of the Library, and Friends of Parrot Island. He was president of the Peachland Communications Society for several years. He spent many hours quietly helping a friend who was stricken with Alzheimer disease. Sharon and his friends will remember Steve as a quiet, calm, logical, organized person, with a dry sense of humour. He could do a masterful imitation of W.C. Fields, whom he admired greatly. He loved animals, especially his dog, Chewy. Steven’s interests included cooking gourmet meals, growing vegetables, and working on computers. He was a voracious reader and best customer at the Peachland Library. Sharon said, “I will miss my Gentle Giant. Rest in peace, Steve.” Internment will be at the Veterans’ Cemetery in St. Paul, Minn., where his father was laid to rest. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial gifts may be made to the B.C. Cancer Society, Canadian Cancer Society, SPCA or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com, clicking on stories and typing in Steven Hallberg. Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, B.C. 250-762-2299

Piano Lessons From a retired cruiseline pianist.

Materials and two lessons, $60 more info: www.pianomadepainless.om or call 250-767-9059

Peachland United Church

BARGAIN BIN • Good clean clothing • Household items We accept donations on days that we are open. OPEN THURS. - SAT. 9:30 - 3 PM

Cleaning Services Local Peachland woman offering: commercial and residential cleaning. No job to big or small. Honest and reliable. Call 250-878-9729 Renosense Home Repair Ltd. Renovations including dry walling, textured ceilings, etc., decks, tiling, etc. No job too small. Call Eric at 250-767-2593 Cleaning Services I would like to clean your home and simplify your life. Please call, Clean & Simple Residential Cleaning and ask for Lori at 778-4791989 Need Answers? Are you struggling with health conditions and can’t seem to find the right answer? Are you lacking in energy and just need a boost? If you are looking for something that will help you on a day to day basis, call Colleen at 250-300-6215

WANTED House to Rent Family looking to rent 3 or 4 bedroom house in Peachland for July 1. Non-smokers, well-behaved dog, willing to pay large pet deposit. Excellent local references. Call 778-214-8700 Wanted to Rent Wanted to rent: Holiday trailer from mid-June to first week of August while we are bulding our home in Peachland. Email ghostpine@wildroseinternet.ca Volunteers Needed Volunteers needed for Dancin’ Barefoot Satuday, July 14 in Peachland. Call 250-767-6147 or check www.dancinbarefoot.com

Peachland Farmers & Crafters Market Heritage Park on Beach Avenue, Peachland Sundays 10AM to 2PM May 27 to Sept. 30 Info: Market Manager 250-317-0407 www.peachlandfarmersandcraftersmarket.ca

The Yard Guise

Snip, Grip & Rip

Specializing in properties with those “Hard to Reach Places”

Call Scott Hudey at 778-821-4053 “Where Business is Growing Like a Weed”

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Peachland Service Directory Property & Strata Management Services

Complete Construction Services: “Complete Construction Service”

Your agent Dave Collins “local service, superior results”

www.davecollins.ca

Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty 5878 E. Beach Avenue Peachland BC

p: 250-767-2744 f: 250-767-6771

HORIZON REALTY

Ken’s Lawn Care Commercial • Residential • Condo’s

❶ No Job to big or small ❷ Fertilizing, weed control ❸ Weekly - bi-weekly ❹ Senior Discounts

Call Ken:

(250) 212-2721

M. Scharer Enterprises

Peter Price Paddle Canada Level 2 Kayak Instructor

www.gonekayaking.ca 250-767-2773

CORNERSTONE

• Renovations • Kitchens and Baths • Basement Development • Handyman Services • Plumbing, Electrical and Carpentry

CONSTRUCTION

Peachland, BC

Ph: 250-864-8687

Quality workmanship since 1990

Email: cornerstone@shaw.ca

Jazel Homes

Quality Custom Homes

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Call... LEE THE PLUMBER For all your plumbing needs:

Quality Finishing Carpentry • Bath & Kitchen upgrades Tile Setting • Hardwood Floors • Painting & Repairs

"One call does it all"

• Hot Water Tanks • New Construction • Water Filtration Systems

• Plumbing Renovations • Heating Systems

Certified Plumber & Gas Fitter

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250-767-6018

Quality Interior & Exterior Painting and Repairs Reasonable Rates • Residential & Commercial “Experience to get the job done right!” Call for a FREE Estimate

Carl Berardo 250-863-6551 or 250-767-2737 Email: berardo@shaw.ca

ROOFING GUTTERS Div. of 0902577 BC Ltd

Locally owned and operated

1-888-765-3013

CALL US TODAY FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE “Is There a Doctor on the House?”

SOFFIT FASCIA SIDING

Fully Licensed and Insured. WORKSAFE BC REGISTERED

Westside Curb Appeal Inc. renovation & remodeling

Westside Curb Appeal Inc. offers:

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bobcat services & concrete Jeff Webster work, including patios, • Roofing • New sidewalks, driveways Cell: 250-212-0781 Re-Roofs • Repairs Double business size, 2x4.?, black and white for the •business directory, may 18-12, proof to andcard more... Res: 250-767-9565 Call for your free quote! me Located I have attached his business card as well, as it isinall he has for SERVING the logo PEACHLAND FOR 16+ YEARS Peachland!

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(778) 755 5772 Mitten & Son Serving Peachland, Kelowna & Surrounding Areas

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Willie’s

Interior Painting • Design • Consultation

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Willie Wainwright Home:

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Free Estimates

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COMMUNITY | FAITH

Food for the Soul Derek Koch, Emmanuel Church Special to the Peachland View

Over $3,000 donated to provide guide dogs Andre Leung, host chairperson for the Purina Walk for Dog Guides Wade Ireland, and Lion Gary Stephens (shown left to right) have fun with thier pets during the walk for guide dogs recently held in Lambley Park. Ireland raised over $3,000 for the Lions Foundation Purina Walk for Guide Dogs. Staff photo

Medical Services Directory Dentists

Pharmacy

Dr. Don MacRae Dr. Phil Kachanoski Dr. Karl Oppenheim Dr. Peter Cormillot Dr. Jeff Krawchuk

Wes Bedford, B.Sc Geoff Davis, B.Sc Garnet Lloyd, B.Sc

Peachland Dental Centre

Peachland Pharmacy

250-767-6411

Massage Therapist Elisa McCoy, RMT www.functionmassage. com

Function Massage Therapy

250-767-2611 250-767-2999

What strikes me from time to time is the ordinary character of the individuals in the Bible. Sure, there are obvious stories of bravery, courage, and faith. Examples include David and Goliath, Daniel in the lions’ den, Mary and her humble willingness to carry God’s Son, and the courage of the early Christians in the face of persecution. However, there are just as many incidents of cowardice, lack of faith, fear, massive failure, and people who lived on the wrong side of the tracks. Why I marvel is that in spite of the weaknesses or failures of so many of the Biblical characters, God continued to work out His plan through them. I already mentioned David’s greatest claim to fame. What’s he’s probably best known for outside of his excellent aim with a slingshot is his despicable plan to eliminate Uriah so he could marry his wife. A story of murder, a cover up, and the consequences are forever etched in the pages of scripture. Jeremiah and Elijah, both powerful spokesmen for God in their time, informed God at desperate times in their lives that they both wished to Peachland’s be dead. Elijah’s request came Professionals through in a powerful prayer, Beach Ave “Take my life for I Medical Clinic am no betFAMILY PRACTICE ter than my ancestors” (note the sarcasm). Dr. John Brinkerhoff Jeremiah Dr. Praven Chetty cursed the 250-767-3432 day he was born. Open In fact, in Mon-Fri the 20th 9am to 5pm chapter of Closed Weekends his book, he accuses

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God of forcing him to be His messenger when he really didn’t want to be. Apparently God overpowered him. But wait, he then thanks God for standing beside him like a great warrior. He carries on and sings a song of thanks to the Lord for His help. Just when you think he’s back on track permanently, the chapter ends with Jeremiah cursing the day he was born. Talk about emotional flip-flopping. Could it be that Jeremiah struggled with depression? Then we’ve got Rahab, the prostitute who is part of Jesus’ genealogy. She was the mother of Boaz, who became the husband of Ruth. Ruth’s story is included in the Old Testament. If you follow the genealogy through, David (yes, the giant killer) pops up a few generations later and then you get to none other than Jesus Himself. Not exactly the family tree someone in public office might want to display. Look at Jesus’ closest friends. We meet Matthew, the cheating tax collector who ended up writing one of the four major biographies of Jesus’ life. Then there’s Thomas, whose inability to believe what he couldn’t physically see gave him the dubious title Doubting Thomas. James and John were called Sons of Thunder, not because they were bold, but because they were angry men who had very little grace and mercy for people who didn’t understand them. And let’s not forget Peter, the outspoken disciple of Jesus who denied even knowing Jesus when the pressure was on. We conclude with Paul, who before he became a Christian opposed them, hunted them down, and threw them into prison. Quite a cast. Yet with God’s patient love, each one played a key role in God’s history. That should give all of us hope. God likes losers and He often chooses the losers over those we would classify the winners. In the Bible, God worked with each one, molding them into His character and He does the same with us. So no more excuses. God wants you! And He expects you to follow Him, with everything you are and with all that you’re not.

Your Guide to Local Churches St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

Peachland United Church 4421 4th Street

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

Crystal Waters

Church picnic

9 am - Prayer

Noon Sunday, June 10th Gellatly Nut Farm. All welcome!

Sunday Services

New Contemporary Worship Service 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service 10:30 a.m. www.gracelutherankelowna.com

International Ministries

9:30 am - Coffee & Friends 10 am - Service Children are welcome! Connecting you to the Glory of God at the Little School House on Brandon Lane

250-212-4606 www.crystalwaters.ca

250-767-2206 Sunday June 10, 2012

Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Morning Prayer Tuesdays - 9:30 a.m. Office Hours 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Monday to Friday

Lyn Stewart 250-767-6211 or John Miller 250-767-9270 4th Street & Brandon Ave

250-767-3131 www.stmargaretspeachland.org

“Let Us Worship Together”

Special Guest: Corrie Block Priority One Sunday Peachland Campus 10 a.m. - Worship Service at Peachland Elementary School 2600 Hebert Road, West Kelowna 250.768.7638 - emmanuelnet.ca

A Friendly Welcome Awaits You At...

Peachland Baptist Church Sunday School & Adult Bible Class - 9:45 a.m. Church Services & Children’s Church Services - 11 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

Pastor John Rankin Join us for: Good Music Bible Messages - Great Fellowship

www.peachlandbaptist.com 4204 Lake Avenue

250-767-9232

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CROSSWORD:

COMMUNITY | DIVERSIONS

Plant sale raises $900 for the Friends of the Parrot Sanctuary Society Gloria Mackinnon, Eileen Truscott, R. Val Parkes and Diane Fulton (left to right) of the Friends of the Parrot Sanctuary Society raised about $900 last weekend through their plant sale fundraiser. More plants are still available for purchase at the sanctuary. Joanne Layh photo

Open your heart and your home Karen Alexander Special to the Peachland View Did you know that people with developmental disabilities are three times more likely to live in poverty? According to the Council of Canadians with Disabilities, poverty is associated with living arrangements. For instance, amongst people who live alone, 31 per cent with disabilities live in poverty compared with 21.3 per cent of their counterparts without disabilities. More than half of people with disabilities (53.7 per cent) who live with others but not family members (e.g., in shared living arrangements or rooming/ boarding houses) have incomes below the poverty line, compared with 36.3 per cent of their non-disabled counterparts. Adults with developmental disabilities face many complex challenges, and one of the greatest challenges is finding safe, adequate and affordable housing. B.C. is one of only three provinces that support people with development disabilities to live in the community through the Home Sharing Program. Home sharing is a residential option in which an

adult with a developmental disability shares a home with someone who is contracted to provide ongoing support. This option allows individuals to have a place they can call home, where they have the freedom to live more independently with people who care about them and provide support when needed. It allows individuals to be valued members of the community and have a sense of belonging. Home share providers can be individuals, couples, or families and can live in owned or rented premises. The Kelowna Community Development Society has provided home sharing in our community since 2003, and is currently expanding our roster of providers to meet the increasing needs. If you or someone you know is interested in making a positive difference in someone’s life, and have room in your heart and an extra room or suite in your home, we would love to speak with you. KCDS operates services out of the Peachland Wellness Centre. For more information, contact home share coordinator Karen Alexander at 250-763-6696, email kalexander@kcds. info, or call the Wellness Centre at 250-767-0141.

HOROSCOPES: ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, your ambition will take you to new places this week. Channel your energy in a constructive method to make the most of this renewed vigor. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, now is the time to do slow and steady work, rather than experimenting with new methods. You’ll have time for fun and some trial and error later on. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, for some reason you feel compelled to get started on something new in the next few days. This may be a job or a relationship -- only time will unveil the secrets. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you will need to take an intellectual approach to solving what has been troubling you recently. Lists and careful consideration might be necessary.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 You have to approach someone who hasn’t been doing his or her share of the work, Leo. Tread gently because there could be a very good reason why this person has been floundering.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Get out and try to meet some new people, Sagittarius. Constantly add to your collection of networking contacts, because you never know when you’ll need to call in a favor.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Open yourself up to a new line of thinking, Virgo. There are many different possibilities that you may have overlooked before now. Try to expand your horizons.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, though you can see quite clearly what you need to do this week, you may have to refrain from taking any action for some time. Try to be patient a little longer.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Embrace spontaneity this week, Libra. It could turn out to be something exciting and fun, which is just what you need at this time in your life. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, take a step back and allow an upset family member a little breathing room this week. It’s best not to add fuel to the fire in this particular situation.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Computer screen material 4. Doctors’ group 7. Last month (abbr.) 10. Walked along 12. Without (French) 14. Swedish shag rug 15. Extinct flightless birds 17. Showing sound judgment 18. Hungarian Violinist Leopold 19. Stone of W. Ireland 22. Appeared to be true 23. Feet of two syllables 24. Point that is one point E of SE 25. Foray 26. Anno Domini 27. Doctor of Nursing 28. ___ ‘n Boots 30. Southern California Assoc. of Government 32. Sight & sound information 33. Pa’s partner 34. Cozy 36. Measurement unit 39. Acute abdominal pain 41. Zigzag skiing 43. Study of unorthodox psych. 46. Epochs 47. Pintado 48. Palm starches 50. Br. Univ. river 51. A minute amount (Scott) 52. Fr. military cap 53. Helps little firms 54. Perceive with the eyes 55. Woman making her debut

CLUES DOWN 1. Confined condition, abbr. 2. Lots of crocodiles 3. Alt. spelling of 15 Across 4. Elected Syrian Pres. 1971 5. Low volcanic crater 6. The Piano actress Paquin 7. A severe thrashing 8. Protective fold for vision 9. Am. releif organization 11. The recipient of funds 13. A tractor-trailer 16. Brazillian ballroom dances 18. Fleet 20. Recompenses (archaic) 21. Swiss river 28. The visual percept of a region 29. Soft palate flaps 30. Mediterranean ricegrass 31. Panama and Suez 34. Egyptian beetle jewel 35. W. Virginia town 37. Loose outer garment 38. Took more than your share 40. Hyperbolic cosecant 41. Young pig 42. A nearsighted person 43. Two large muscles of the chest 44. Affirmatives 45. Algonquian people of Central Canada 49. A person’s brother or sister

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, things have been going your way and you are getting more and more excited about the future. This influx of enthusiasm is just what you need. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Your big ideas are highly valued, Pisces. Let others know what you are thinking and don’t be surprised if others ask for your advice.

Intermediate Here’s How It Works - Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

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Friends enjoy The Bistro A group of Peachland and Westbank friends recently gathered at Peachland’s newest dining establishment, The Bistro. Linda Hornibrook, Solange Farah, Helga Schwab, Audrey Porkopuik, Bonita Martenenlo, Jackie Peirson, Myrna Smith and Jocelyne Knutsen (shown from left to right) enjoyed tasty dishes prepared by Chef Derek Stanbrook. Staff photo

OPEN HOUSE - SATURDAY 12 - 2pm 5360 Buchanan, Peachland - One Block from the Beach! Nice 3 bedroom/2bathroom open concept rancher with great views of Lake Okanagan. Attached double garage, nice view deck at front of house and private backyard. Jump all over this one! See pictures on my website MLS®10046695

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4018 Lake Avenue, Peachland - Great little rancher! 2 bedroom plus a den on the flats in Peachland. Private corner lot which backs onto creek and park area. Very short walk to the beach! MLS®10047952

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3898 Beach Avenue 3898 Beach Ave - Unobstructed lake view from this .28 acre lot. Recently renovated 1 Bd/ 1 Ba cabin provides rental income with newer fridge, stove, and stacker washer dryer. Power, sewer, water, cable + internet hooked up. Rents year round. Also has RV hook up.

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Troy Fischer 250.878.0626 www.KelownaRealEstateGroup.ca Kelowna Westside

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6484 Renfrew Court

Let us negotiate for your best mortgage!

Wake up to this view every morning once you’ve built your dream home on this fabulous lot! .34 acre prepped for building site. End of quiet cul-de-sac in area of high quality homes.

8.45 Acres 4456 Trepanier Creek Road, Peachland This upgraded walkout rancher has it all! Bright open floor plan with skylight dormers, vaulted ceilings, wrap around windows, and country kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Lower large bright upgraded 3 bedroom suite walks out to the large sunny back yard, on to the babbling creek and across the bridge to acres of wide open back woods.

$699,900 Lara Cody 250-868-7114 laracody@invis.ca

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

HUGE LAKE VIEW!

Beautiful 4 bedroom 3 bathroom lake view on .40 acre on a quiet cul-de-sac. Vaulted ceilings, professionally landscaped and new deck with glass panels to enjoy the great lake view while relaxing and enjoying the Okanagan lifestyle. Call Troy today to get YOUR home SOLD! 250.878.0626 MLS®10042689

MLS®10040582

250-767-2437

moemartinrealtor@shaw.ca

“Buy land, they stopped making it”

$889,000 • 3822 Beach Avenue SEMI-WATERFRONT Beach Ave location, .42 acre double lot potential to subdivide, quiet side, great lakeviews from both levels, mooring bouy for your boat out front, beach front walking to shopping, updated bright home with open concept modern kitchen with a gas stove, eating bar lots of cabinets, hardwood floors, slate entry, 3 bdrms + media/office, 2 full bathrooms, gas fireplace in the living room, master MLS®10041852 bedroom with a lakeview deck.