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Joanne Layh Editor, Peachland View By the end of the year, BC Hydro plans to replace existing meters in B.C. with smart meters, though not everyone is anxious to use the new technology. Back in April, representatives of Citizens for Safe Technology Society (CTS) made a presentation to the committee of the whole

(COTW) outlining their concerns about the possible negative impacts of smart meters including financial, safety, security, privacy, environmental, and health concerns. The representatives asked district council to carefully study the subject, provide a public information session, and offer concerned citizens a safer alternative. Now BC Hydro has accepted an invitation from the district to make a presentation to

the COTW at a special meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 24 at 7 p.m. At the meeting, BC Hydro will make a presentation to the COTW regarding smart meter installation before opening it up to a question and answer session for the public. “The reason we are doing this is we had a group come to the committee of the whole a while back with their concerns and we had promised at that time we would try to get Continued on page 3

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JULY 20, 2012 NEWS

Coun. says no conflict Joanne Layh Editor, Peachland View

Joanne Layh Editor, Peachland View

Two injured in marmotcaused motorcycle crash A single motorcycle crash sent a Kelowna man and his wife to hospital after the driver apparently laid the bike down while attempting to avoid wildlife on the road. The couple was driving on Highway 97 South near Gorman Brothers Mill last Saturday afternoon when the accident happened. After the bike went down, both occupants were ejected and slid about 75 meters. The bike slid for another 200 meters before coming to a stop. The couple suffered non-life threatening injuries. A marmot was found deceased at the point of collision.

District of Peachland fire chief issues campfire ban Campfires are now banned in Peachland because of the hot dry season, Peachland’s fire chief Grant Topham announced this week. The fire chief says campfire permits will not be issued in Peachland until the hot and dry weather has ended, which will probably be sometime in late September. While the campfire ban is in effect, campfires and open burning are not allowed on public property, beaches or on private property. “Although we will have some days of rainy weather throughout the summer, this will not change the campfire ban. It only takes another day of hot weather to completely dry everything out after a summer rain,” the fire chief said. Topham says if people see any open burning or fires they should call 911 to report it.

Roads and parking closed to motorists during triathlon Motorists out and about early Sunday morning should exercise caution and be aware of some downtown road and parking closures as athletes take to the streets during the 18th Annual Peachland Triathlon. Due to athletes on the road, Beach Avenue will be closed to motorists from 1st to 13th Streets from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Director of community services Cheryl Wiebe says during the event the district will endeavour to provide access to residents only. The following parking areas will also be closed to the public during the race: • Yacht Club parking on Beach Avenue and 12th Street; • Beach Avenue from 1st Street to 13th Street (alley way access is permitted between 1st and 6th Street); and • Parking stalls directly in front of the Edgewater Hotel. The Peachland Triathlon will take place in various locations downtown on Sunday, July 22 from 7 a.m. to approximately 11 a.m.

Valley First Blue Blitz fun Courtney Hall-Smith (left) and Katrina Carloff (third from the left) were happy recipients of a recent Valley First Credit Union Blue Blitz. Valley First member Michael Boyce-Bull (second from left) and employee Dylan Van Schyndel (far right) handed out Frisbees, Slurpies, Freezies, sun tan lotion and other goodies to help give back to the Peachland community. Staff photo

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In a letter submitted to The View this week (page 5), Peachland Residents’ Association president Dora Stewart contends Councillor Peter Schierbeck’s “associations” with TNI president Steve Allison obligate him to make a disclosure of conflict as per the Local Government Act. Stewart and other members of the Residents’ Association have raised various concerns recently about Allison’s proposed downtown development. Peachland council recently approved a parking covenant between the district and TNI that would allow Allison’s business to use (for a 10-year period) 57 of 79 parking spaces in a downtown public parking lot under the condition that the company provide about $200,000 in improvements plus maintenance costs. The parking covenant was approved by council to help meet the requirements of TNI’s application to build a threestorey office building on Beach Avenue. Councillor Schierbeck voted in favour of the parking covenant, along

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with three other members of council. Stewart doesn’t elaborate about what these “associations” may be, but given the nature of the suggestion being made, we asked the mayor and councillor to respond. “I feel there is no conflict of interest whatsoever. There is no conflict either pecuniary or nonpecuniary. I have nothing to gain other than for the betterment of Peachland in my view,” Councillor Schierbeck told The View. “I’m not embarrassed to say that I have had the pleasure of having a beer with Steve Allison. I have worked with Steve Allison. I have played ball with Steve Allison. I have played badminton with and against Steve Allison and I’ve enjoyed them all. But as for being extremely good friends as in the definition of non-pecuniary, I am not.” In a letter of response to the group’s president, Mayor Fielding stated council has no reason to reconsider its decision in regards to the matter and enclosed extracts from the B.C. Community Charter that explain what actually constitutes a conflict of interest.

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NEWS

Smart meters Continued from page 1

Hardy Falls Regional Park to reopen to public on July 31 Much of Hardy Falls has been closed since June 18 as the regional district reconstructs seven of the park’s eight pedestrian bridges. Contributed photo

Hardy falls bridge project on schedule Joanne Layh Editor, Peachland View The Hardy Falls bridge replacement project remains on time and on budget and should be completed by the end of July, Regional District of the Central Okanagan (RDCO) communications officer Bruce Smith said last week. On June 18 the regional district closed much of Hardy Falls Regional Park to complete a project that would replace seven of the park’s eight pedestrian bridges. Smith said due to the degrading condition of the pedestrian bridges, originally built in 1996, they needed to be replaced to ensure public safety, structural integrity and access by Parks Services staff. The main trail section of the park located on Hardy Road will remain closed for the duration of the bridge replacement project.

power lines, are a basic piece of equipment needed to deliver power to your home. They are now standard equipment. All of the old meters will be replaced by new smart meters by the end of 2012. If you have any questions about the program please contact us directly at 1-800-2249376. We will temporarily delay the installation of your meter while we work with you to answer your questions. The new meters are a necessary upgrade to our electricity grid and at a certain point the old meters won’t work anymore”. Lemke says it is legislated that BC Hydro must install these smart meters. “This [special meeting] is about information and questions if people want to know how things work and what the smart meters are all about.” The special COTW meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 24 at 7 p.m. at the community centre banquet room.

“So far, all seven bridges that were slated for replacement have been removed,” Smith says. “The main structures for bridges two, three and four have been put in place and work began earlier this week on bridge five.” During construction, the washrooms and picnic areas of the park will remain open for use. The project should wrap up by the July 31 target completion date, Smith Phone: 250-767-2647 Fax: 250-767-3433 Web: www.peachland.ca says. 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC, V0H 1X7 The regional board awarded the bridge removal, disposal and replacement contract to Boxwood Forest Products and Services Limited for just over $137,000.

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Notice of temporary property disposition (Section 26 of the Community Charter) Public Notice is hereby given that the District of Peachland intends to proceed with the temporary disposition of land to 0855150 BC Ltd.

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BC Hydro here for some information about them so that is what we are facilitating now,” chief administrative officer Elsie Lemke told The View. While some people have concerns about the smart technology, BC Hydro says that after decades of research, there are no demonstrable health or environmental effects from exposure to low-level radio frequency signals. BC Hydro says customers in individual communities will be made aware of their installations dates well in advance. They say all customers will receive a letter from BC Hydro a few weeks prior to their installation date notifying them of the exchange and what they can expect. Declining the smart meter installation in your home does not appear to be an option. A BC Hydro smart meter FAQ document says this to residents who wish to refuse installation: “Smart meters, like

Lot 19 Block 3 District Lot 490 Osoyoos Division Yale District Plan 44 Lot 20 Block 3 District Lot 490 Osoyoos Division Yale District Plan 44 Lot 21 Block 3 District Lot 490 Osoyoos Division Yale District Plan 44 Lot 22 Block 3 District Lot 490 Osoyoos Division Yale District Plan 44

In the District of Peachland and more commonly known as the District parking lot behind the former Edgewater Inn. The District has approved entering into an Agreement for a maximum of ten (10) years with 0855150 BC Ltd., for use of 57 parking stalls. This Agreement will meet the parking obligations of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2025, 2012, that amends the zoning classifications of the former Edgewater Inn and the Aegean Grill Restaurant properties, in order to permit construction of a mixed-use development. The Agreement will provide for construction of a fully developed parking lot for both the proposed development (57 stalls) and the public (22 stalls) for 10 years (5 years, plus one 5-year renewal option), after which time the parking lot will be fully public. All parking lot improvements will be fully paid for by the developer. For information contact Planning and Development Services at 250-767-2647 or go to www.peachland.ca

Proposed TNI Building Request for Public Input to a Peer Review Panel

Members of the public are invited to provide input to a “Peer Review Panel” by setting out in writing their opinion on the form and character of the proposed TNI building. The Peer Review Panel will comprise three professionals: one from the UBC Design Centre for Sustainability; a Professional Architect (AIBC); and a Registered Professional Planner (MCIP, RPP). The Terms of Reference for the review process can be viewed at www.peachland.ca and a hard copy will be made available at the District Office for viewing. Having regard for the Sustainable Downtown Peachland Plan (Charrette Report: 2010) and relevant components of the Beach Avenue Neighbourhood Plan, both part of the Official Community Plan (OCP), the Peer Review Panel will: 1. Review functional and physical design components of the concept plans for the proposed TNI building in downtown Peachland; 2. Review written comments solicited from the public on form and character design issues; and, 3. In light of such review, assist the municipality in Development Permit consideration by offering comment on form and character issues and charrette design and Beach Avenue Neighbourhood Plan interpretation. Members of the public wishing to make a submission to the Peer Review Panel are asked to note that the panel is tasked with offering an independent professional view of the matters at hand, but will consider and reflect on all relevant material submitted by the public. Submissions must be in the form of written comment and/or illustration and be received at the municipal offices, by 4.00 pm on July 27th 2012, and be addressed to: Polly Palmer, Corporate Officer, District of Peachland Director of Corporate Services 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC, V0H 1X7 ppalmer@peachland.ca Any requests for information should be directed to: Planning and Development Services Department Phone 250-767-2647 or email; dsmith@peachland.ca

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JULY 20, 2012

OPINION

Peek into the Past

The skate park Joanne Layh Editor, Peachland View

t their last regular meeting, Peachland council confirmed Lambly Park as the location for a skate park to be built later this year or next spring. Neither the skate park nor the location had the unanimous support of council, but in the end I believe they came to the right decision by acting with the interests of youth in mind. Initiating a project that will directly benefit youth almost exclusively isn’t easy for politicians, especially in a community with an older demographic. In a society where young children and the elderly are treated with reverence while teenagers are often vilified as dangerous and/or lazy, it’s nice to see some people sticking up for the kids, even if it isn’t going to win them much popularity. Being a teenager in a smaller community has its pros and cons, but offering more things for youth to do benefits everyone. If youth feel included and have a sense of ownership in their community they are far less likely to behave in the destructive manner that many people expect of them. If they feel included in the community and have their own space, they will also be more likely to stay and work here when they become adults instead of joining the great exodus to the city, which will eventually help contribute to the economy of the town. Sure, there are sports fields and other places around town that teenagers could potentially use for recreational purposes. However, not all families have the means to buy equipment and pay the fees associated with traditional organized sports. All you need to skateboard is a board. Even if families do have the money to put their youth into sports, not all kids are inclined towards organized team sports played in an arena or on a field. Skate parks appeal to a growing number of more creative, independent youth who prefer to recreate and find community in a less organized way. Everyone needs physical activity and a sense of community and those kids have just as much right to a place to exercise and play as their jock counterparts do. Even if they don’t all skate or bike, the new park will offer kids a place that they can own as their space. Good on Peachland council for doing the right thing and acting in the interests of youth.

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Fruit Packing Here fruit packers pack fruit in a tent packing shed in 1912 Peachland.

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Oda-approach deemed un-Canadian In light of Minister Bev Oda’s resignation, many have commented on her record as a politician, a minister and an expert on expensive orange juice. However, what has been missing from this commentary is what has happened to our foreign aid under her watch. Under Ms. Oda, Canada’s contribution to foreign aid has declined in absolute and percentage terms, and has moved away from aid for the poorest of the poor and toward countries that can offer political advantage. We are now spending $3.5 billion a year providing little to no help to those who need it most. In my eyes this is distinctly un-Canadian. There has been a longstanding belief in our country that aid should not be about what’s in our interest, instead it is

Just a cute storey...I think. On Sunday, July 15 I was on one of my many rounds that I do at the mill. I was walking from the lower mill site up to the mechanics shop when I noticed a baby bird laying on the sidewalk. I bent over expecting it to be dead but to my surprise it was still breathing and moving it’s legs. I picked it up carefully and gently placed it in the palm of my hand. It’s mouth opened wide in anticipation of being fed as I had just become its new mommy. I took it to show the weekend cleanup kids, who were on lunch break, as I knew they would love to see it. I suppose the humane thing to do would have been

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about doing the right thing and using our aid dollars the most effective way possible. Minister Oda and the Conservative government had the opportunity over the past four years to do just that, and to make substantial contribution to the world. Instead they chose to use foreign aid to push their narrow-minded political and economic agenda. As Canadians, we trust our government to spend our money on worthy causes and meaningful initiatives. But it’s hard to make good spending decisions about the poorest of the poor when you’re drinking orange juice at luxury hotels like the Savoy. John McKay, MP Liberal Party of Canada

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to dispose of it but I decided to try and renest it. I had no idea which nest it had come from but I sat and observed the many pairs of birds entering and exiting the diamond shaped holes created by the many large blocks that made up the retaining wall along the pathway. I grabbed a ladder from the carpenter shop and proceeded to place my baby bird back in one of the holes. I came back a few hours later expecting to see the baby bird on the ground but there was no bird and the pair of feeding adults were flying in and out with considerable regularity. I don’t know bird dynamics but I am hoping for the best. Ernie Hurd, Peachland

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OPINION

Conflict of interest? In a communication to district council, the Peachland Residents’ Association contends that Councillor Peter Schierbeck’s associations with Stephen Allison obligate him to make a disclosure of conflict as per Local Government Act - Chapter 26, Division 6, Conflict of Interest. The residents’ association urgently requests that the district council re-visit

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the approvals of the TNI Parking Covenant and Parking License Agreement granted at the special council meeting of July 4, 2012 because of Peter Schierbeck’s participation in the vote of this approval. The council’s decision in this matter is keenly anticipated. Dora Stewart Peachland Residents’ Association

Editor’s note: To read the responses to this letter from Councillor Schierbeck and Mayor Fielding, please see the article on Page 3 entitled “Coun. says no conflict”.

Canada makes UN’s top 10 list for most livable countries MP Dan Albas Commentary

spective, our government is committed to achieving $5.2 billion in savings as a result of reduced government spendMost citizens have heard of the serious ing and increased efficiencies. However, financial troubles facing countries like our government also believes there is Greece, Spain, Italy and the Eurozone in another way to keep Canada strong and general as cash strapped governments that is by growing our economy. While have struggled with the serious prob- I recognize there are many who did not lem of government spending exceeding support the Budget Implementation Bill revenues. Likewise most taxpayers are (C-38) the larger intent of the bill was also aware of the many to promote responsible steps our government has resource development in taken with Budget 2012 moving toward a “one to be proactive in keeping project, one review” proCanada strong now and cess that can occur in a in the future. Critics often clearly defined time perirespond by suggesting od of roughly 22 months. that what happens in the There is currently close Eurozone could never octo $500 billion worth of cur in a country like Cannew job creating resource ada. While such thinking developments that can is understandably comsignificantly benefit the mon, how many citizens prosperity of our great heard that last week alone country and at the same Dan Albas, MP three cities in the state of time help to decrease the California filed for bankneed for further austerity ruptcy protection? San Bernardino has measures or increased taxation. a population in excess of 200,000 taxIs Canada’s approach working? Curpayers and still is forecasting expenses rently our country is not only the most to exceed revenue by roughly $45 mil- solid in the G-7, but our future financial lion. Other forecasts suggest as many as prospects based on our plan ranks Can16 other major US cities may be in a ada as the strongest in the G-20. In fact, similar situation in the near future. Canada’s job creation record is by far I am not for a moment suggesting the fastest and most successful of any any of the above mentioned events will nation in the G-7 and we are on track ever occur here in Canada, however I do to return to a surplus in the 2015-2016 raise these issues to point out the need budget year. and importance for government to take Canada also remains in the top 10 of proactive action when it comes to the the UN’s assessment of the most livable relationship between spending and rev- countries. While this is all good news, enue. Efforts to reduce spending, known we still have our challenges. We still as “austerity measures”, are politically have many unemployed Canadians that unpopular and likewise attempting to need work and also citizens collecting increase revenues through raising taxes EI in job sectors where there are increasis equally as disliked by hardworking es in applications for foreign workers. If taxpayers. there is one thing that all governmenFaced with unpopular political deci- tal jurisdictions currently facing severe sions, some governments have instead economic challenges have in common decided to borrow and run deficit bud- it is high unemployment rates. Fortugets, adding on debt in the process. As nately here in Canada our Economic a short-term solution this has been a Action Plan is working to help keep workable option for some governments, Canadians working and in March and however over the long-term the risk of April Canada experienced the best two credit rating downgrades and increased job creation months in 30 years. This is debt payments on interest take money the direction we need to keep building away from other government programs on to keep Canada strong and to ensure and create an unsustainable fiscal envi- prosperity for Canadians. ronment. Dan Albas is the Member of ParHere in Canada our government has liament for Okanagan-Coquihalla taken a proactive and blended approach and can be reached at dan.albas@ in Budget 2012. From an austerity per- parl.gc.ca

Theoretically speaking... Hold on to your seats folks, the destruction of Peachland’s downtown as we know it, is about to begin if the hotel property is developed as planned. Mr. Allison made it quite clear at a chamber of commerce annual general meeting held in the Gasthaus on May 16, 2011 that he was planning on building a casino. That’s right, a casino in the monstrous new 40,000 sq. ft. building on the Edgewater and Chinese Laundry properties. Read this for yourself in the May 24, 2011 issue of The View. The article was written by Cindy Fortin! It is essential to assemble properties nearby for the anticipated parking. If council plans to give the public parking lot to TNI for 10 years, when that

is the intended use, it is disgraceful. It is a complete disregard for the downtown business parking, special events and the taxpayers of this community. A charrette planning process took place, attended by well-intentioned citizens who thought their input would be considered. That input has been essentially ignored in numerous aspects, as it must be, if the real use of the property is for a casino. Look at the design of the building. Does it follow the charrette recommendations? No. The quote from that chamber meeting is, “To make a boutique hotel work, economically speaking, one of the only ways it could come to fruition theoretically is with a gambling casino.” Richard Smith, Peachland

Christmas in July for TNI Christmas comes but once a year Except for T.N.I., when it comes in July Council said T.N.I. must not be missed We’ll put a parking lot on their list It’s not ours, so it’s really cheap Peachlanders will not mind: they’re all asleep. When Santa comes with the snow, T.N.I. will be able to say no! There is no place to park your sleigh: We have it all, so go away.

Patricia M. Ryder, 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

Carpet Bowling, 10am, 50+ Activity Centre

Peachland United Service, 10am, United Church

Tai Chi, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Toastmasters, 12pm, Peachland Community Centre

Crystal Waters Service, 10am, Little Schoolhouse St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Worship, 10am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

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.

Emmanuel Church Workship Service, 10am, Peachland Elementary School

Peachland Sparks (girls 5-6), 5:30pm, Peachland Recreation Centre

Peachland Baptist Service, 11am, 4204 Lake Ave.

Wood Carvers, 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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WEDNESDAYS Aerobics, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Chess, 1:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre Yoga, 1:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre Central Okanagan Model Railway Company Group, 7pm, Peachland Museum

Tai Chi (Wellness Centre),, 6pm, Heritage Park.

Peachland Rotary Club presents music at the Rotary Pavilion: Manfred’s Guitar, food kiosk from 3pm, concert at 4pm, the Rotary Pavilion.

Tai Chi (Wellness Centre), 10am continued level, Heritage Park for June - August. Bereavement, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre Iron and Silk Exercise, 11am, 50+ Activity Centre

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Yoga, 10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

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Art Class, 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Ladies Snooker, 5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Meat Draw, 3pm, 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)

AA, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre Meat Draw, 4pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Bridge,, 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Brownies (girls 7-8), 5:30pm, Anglican Church

Peachland Farmers and Crafters Market 10am-2pm, Heritage Park.

Peachland Triathlon Starts 7 am at Swim Bay. The 18th annual event includes a 750-metre open water swim, 20k bike, and a 5k run.

Line Dancing, 9am, 50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Rotary Club Meeting, 12pm, Gasthaus Pub

Meat Draw, 2pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

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Bat Chat, 3pm, Peachland Primary School. Information sessions will vary pending construction in the Primary School, but look forward to viewing the 103-year-old school, live footage of the roost, etc.

Summer Storytime in the Park, 10am, lawn near playground at Mission Creek Regional Park. Nature stories, songs, mini nature walk for 3-5 year olds and their caregivers. Every Wed. in July & Aug.

Summer Art Program, 11am-4pm, Peachland Little Schoolhouse. This week features artists Ann Gidluck and Audrey Peat.

Special Committee of the Whole Meeting, 7pm, Peachland Community Centre banquet room. There will be a presentation to the COTW from BC Hydro regarding smart meter installation.

Model Train Display, all afternoon, Peachland Mall (in the former Peachland Video Store). View model trains and support the Peachland Food Bank with a donation.

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Peachy People: Aaron Halliday Why did you choose to live in this town? I think it would have to be the people of Peachland that made me feel welcomed and comfortable moving here. What has been your crowning achievement? Number one would be having so many great friends because they are the hardest to come by, then my wife and children and my music career. Not necessarily in that order! What would make Peachland a nicer community? As much as Peachland is beautiful along the lake and highway I think there needs to be more done to improve the side streets and appeal to more people thinking of moving here. Do you have a goal in life? To be a good father and husband, a good friend and an accomplished entertainer. All of which take work every day. If you had one super power, what would it be? The power to heal. If you won the $50 million max lottery, what would you do with the money? I would pay off my home and help out my family and friends then maybe spend some time somewhere equally as beautiful and warm in winter. If you were the mayor of Peachland, what would you do? I would hope I won the lotto max so I could retire in Mexico. I am far from a political person and admire those who chose public service. If you were a fly, which wall in town would

you like to inhabit? Probably at the Duck and Pug. They are some of the nicest, friendliest and fun-loving people you will ever meet in Peachland, as well as great ambassadors for this town. If you could fast forward the District of Peachland by 50 years, what can you visualize? I visualize what most people in Peachland fear the most - growth. In order to survive we will indeed need to grow to support all that we have and keep it affordable to live here.

Who inspires you the most? My dad. He raised a family of seven, still kept his sense of humour, and worked hard at everything he did in life. If I can be half as good as him, I’ve got it made. What is your greatest extravagance? Getting the chance to catch a Canucks game in Vancouver! When and where were you happiest? Now. Living in Peachland is where I seem to have found happiness surrounded by friends and family who support what I do no matter what the future holds.

What do you do in your spare time? I have chosen to become a full-time entertainer, which allows me freedom of schedule to be a more involved dad and husband. Outside of that I enjoy my time on the water fishing and boating. What community issues need the most attention? The issue that comes to mind is the one we all see the day after it rains. Our roads are full of gravel and debris and we have who knows how many workers out sweeping up the streets after a storm. I think putting some money toward infrastructure improvements would save a substantial amount in future costs. What would be your ideal job? Being an entertainer is my ideal job because I

get to do what I love and make people happy in the process.

Which talent would you most like to have? Other than music I think visual arts like painting and sculpting would be great. What is your favourite music? As an Alan Jackson tribute artist, country music is my first love and that comes from a childhood of music at home in Nova Scotia, where music was a part of everyday life. What is your favourite book? To Kill A Mockingbird is the one piece of literature that has stuck with me my whole life. What is your favourite meal? That one is easy - a perfectly grilled steak with all the fixin’s. My barbecue gets a workout all year long.

Recreation Report: The 18th Peachland Triathlon Cheryl Wiebe Director of Community Services Special to the Peachland View The 18th annual Peachland Triathlon will take place on Sunday, July 22 at 7 a.m. starting at Swim Bay. The scenic route features a sprint distance course with a 750-metre open water swim, 20k bike, and a 5k run. Participants can tackle the race as an individual or as a team (with each team member participating in a leg of the race). Race day registrations will be accepted. Various roads and parking lots/stalls will be closed for this race including: • Yacht Club parking on Beach Avenue and 12th Street; • Beach Avenue from 1st Street to 13th Street (alley way access is permitted between 1st and 6th Street); and • Parking stalls directly in front of the Edgewater Hotel. Residential access will be permitted. Please be cautious of athletes on the road. Roads and downtown parking stalls will be open at approximately 9 a.m. The parking lot at the Yacht Club will open after the conclusion of the race. Swimmers will start at and return to Swim Bay. The bike transition area is located in the Yacht Club parking lot. The bike route is a two-loop course. Cyclists will

leave the Yacht Club transition area, then head north on Beach Avenue, turning right at Buchanan and Beach. Circling through Robinson Place, cyclists will then head south toward the turnaround at the end of Buchanan (located near Highway 97) and return to the Buchanan and Beach intersection. Cyclists will continue to the turnaround located just before 1st Street at Beach Avenue downtown, at which point they will repeat the cycling circuit ending at the Yacht Club transition area. The run course heads north from the transition area, past 13th Street and continues to the Trepanier Creek Bridge, at which point runners will turn around and run to the Heritage Park turnaround and run back to the finish line located on the grassy area at Swim Bay. Volunteers are required to assist with various aspects of the race and spectators are encouraged to cheer on the athletes. The pancake breakfast is open to the public - $5 per person. The route map and previous years’ race results (2009 and 2011) are online. 2012 race results will also appear on the website shortly after the conclusion of the race, which is expected to happen sometime after 11 a.m. For more information or to get involved, call 250-767-2133 or visit www.peachland.ca

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For wellness, give yourself Dispatches from the farm a dose of Mother Nature Unintended consequences Judy Wyper Special to the Peachland View Alone in the presence of nature, we restore ourselves. External appearances and opinions come into clearer focus. Perspective asserts itself. Senses are heightened. I try to make a daily foray into the restful arms of nature that surround us in Peachland. Out one door are Okanagan Lake and the mountains. Out another are the trees and rocky outcrops that lead as far as the eye sees. Contact with nature can mean being outdoors, living near green spaces, keeping a plant, having a pet, or looking at pictures of nature. A growing body of research indicates numerous therapeutic benefits of contact with nature, including faster healing, lower blood pressure, and stronger feelings of wellbeing. I don’t need that to convince me. I experience it. Nature makes me feel great. As I draft this message I am walking in the Peachland hills, where I get my inspiration. I occasionally stop to eat the season’s offering of especially plump Saskatoon berries. June’s rain helped after all. Call it what you will. The Universe. Mother Nature. God. Gaia. It’s healthy to be immersed in it. A Swainsons Thrush calls hauntingly across the gully. Year after year I’ve heard their song from the same area. Shy creatures, they seldom reveal themselves to me except through song. A changing chorus surrounds me as I walk. I don’t go to the woods plugged into my iPod. I cherish these sounds of nature. Today is what I’d call brutally hot but among the trees the air is about five

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selves very firmly to their plant-hosts, Vanessa and I went out to the kale with a spray-nozzle-equipped hose. While I A late, cool, wet spring followed by a held the leaves of each plant apart, she classic Okanagan summer bake-out: the sprayed water into the centre of the perfect conditions for everyone’s favou- plants and the underside of each leaf, rite garden pest. Three weeks ago the where aphids tend to congregate. The aphid activity in our garden was mostly aim was to blast them off, which, if it confined to the tips of the odd pigweed didn’t kill them, would at least disrupt that had escaped the wrath of our hoes, their activity long enough to get another but about a week ago the population ex- harvest or two. ploded. Now, our kale, collards, broccoIt was working. The plants were lookli, and fava beans are teeming with them. ing very aphid-less and the tender young I find aphids particularly irritating be- leaves were bearing the force of the spray cause they don’t appear to be doing any- swimmingly. Smug satisfaction began to thing productive in the process of ren- wash over me, a feeling that was punctudering our crop unsaleable. Wire worms ated when Vanessa accidentally squeezed carve tunnels through our the sensitive trigger of the potatoes, and flea beaspray-nozzle as it passed tles pepper our arugula by my face. with holes, but aphids But then Vanessa noted slowly suck the sugars that the kale leaves were out of their hosts’ cells looking too clean. Before and you and I can’t really we began we had noted see that happening. The the odd cluster of tiny orcrop still looks great. It’s ange eggs glued to the unlike you’ve got this awederside of the kale leaves. some apartment and you They were ladybug eggs, bring your date home to which meant that a maimpress her and you both jor predator of the aphid Jordan Marr walk in to find a bunch of had found them and was aphids laying about playabout to have a popuing cards and watching movies on your lation explosion - then a feast - of its big screen. You’re standing there seeth- own. Except that our spraying was also ing and they’re like, “Hey man, you’re blasting the eggs away, likely destroying out of beer.” them. In our effort to combat the aphids The extent of the outbreak wasn’t we were destroying nature’s solution to helped by our decision to plant our kale the problem. and broccoli plants really densely this Unintended consequences like this year. Just like you and me, a plant’s abil- abound in farming. Soluble fertilizers ity to defend itself from assailants is cor- are applied to the soil to boost plant related with how healthy it is, and pack- growth, some of which get washed away ing our kale into the beds like pickles and pollute our waterways. Pesticides in a quart jar, we think, weakened each are sprayed to control one pest, but kill plant’s defenses. The aphids pounced, honeybees at the same time. A lot of the and our main broccoli crop is on the time it’s because our solutions are hamropes. fisted. We use a hammer where tweezers As certified organic farmers we are would do. limited in the tools we have to combat At its best, organic farming limits unthese little miscreants. But there is a intended consequences in farming. It biodegradable soap we are allowed to has a healthy respect for the complexity use that, when mixed with water and of ecosystems, and places restrictions sprayed on the assaulted plants, effec- on practices whose potential for coltively ‘suffocates’ the aphids, thus drasti- lateral damage is known or suspected. cally reducing their populations. And so, I’ve just demonstrated that no system is intent on mixing up a batch, I ran down foolproof. But this fool will continue to to fetch the backpack sprayer we use for embrace the organic philosophy because such purposes. Whoops; I just then re- of its precautionary approach to how we membered I had broken the sprayer after treat the earth as we produce our sustethe last use and neglected to fix it. From nance. the living room the aphids yelled to reJordan Marr grows veggies at The quest if they could order a pizza with my Homestead Organic Farm in Peachcredit card. land and offers home delivery to area We decided to try another tactic. residents. For more information, visit Knowing that aphids don’t attach them- thehomesteadorganicfarm.ca

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The Peachland Wine Shoppe took home three medals this year at the 2012 Wine Maker International Wine Competition, which was held at the Equinox Resort in Manchester, Vermont. It is the largest wine competition of its kind in the world and this year had 4,318 entries from all over Canada, the United States, and numerous European countries. Peachland Wine Shoppe’s Dave Taylor is shown here with his award winning wine and medals for the following: White wine - Viognier - Cellarcraft Showcase Collection (Bronze Medal); Red wine syrah - Cellarcraft Showcase Collection (Bronze Medal); and Port - Cellarcraft (Bronze Medal). Congrats to Dave! Staff photo

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Taste of Wine Country: Creepy critters Bruce Fuller Special to the Peachland View Every time our Old English sheepdog Lara tries to sneak inside the Lonesome Quail tasting saloon we tell her to go catch a snake. She never does of course, but rarely does a guest miss commenting, “Really? You’ve got snakes? Here?” Yes, and they’re everywhere. Well, sort of. I saw the tail of a little greenish-gray critter disappear under the boardwalk early one morning a year ago. It wasn’t much bigger around than a 2-year-old’s pinky and was probably searching out cranky crickets. Then there are the rattlers and bull snakes. We don’t see many except the ones pancaked on the road. I expect the lightning gets the rest or they’re soundly stomped by grape-robbing Mulies. When I arrived in the South Okanagan I was thrown into that murky underworld of what lurks when the sun disappears and the shadier places turn into moving shapes. I figured if I was going to immerse myself in the wine business I’d better get a handle on everything I didn’t want to. I thought I’d better check out the snakes, spiders, rodent population and all beasties large and small that fly, dart, slither, pounce, leap, run, dash or just hang out waiting for dinner. I thought I’d skip researching rattlers and check out the black widows since their bite, ounce for ounce, is considered 15 times more lethal than the vipers’. I seduced a snoozing black widow behind the doorframe at the bottom of the winery stairs. I spotted her during the biannual vacuuming and reluctant to suck her into the Electrolux dust bag of dog hair, was able to get a jam jar positioned. Then bingo! She was mine. I then dug out an old magnifying glass used to burn initials in Manning Park picnic tables and got up close and personal checking out her shiny black buns. With that infamous red hourglass logo, I knew she was no ordinary, everyday kitchen drain spider. Plus her staircase web was totally disorganized and way

messier than a tweens’ bedroom. I started feeling comfortable greeting her whenever I booted up the Mac. She’d nod back. We developed a relationship of sorts. I named her Killer and discovered that they don’t always polish off their mates, but sometimes keep them close by for a quickie. Thinking Killer should have a proper villa, I transferred her to a full-size mason jar, crammed in some bits of sagebrush, old leaves and twisted pieces of grapevine. Since my online source suggested a fine mesh top, I used a hunk of old pantyhose and rubberbanded it in place. I also read that nail holes are too big for pinhead sized babes and if Killer was heavy with eggs we’d have the plot for a horror movie if they got loose behind the computer. I covered it all with a raggedy tea towel to create instant night for hunting, then lined up behind the cat to shop kitchen counters, windowsills and behind the toilet bowl for plump, juicy flies, nasty killer wasps and bulletproof beetles to toss in the jar. Yum. And Killer did grow. And grow and grow. Come fall grape harvest season she was pretty much ready for leash training and I was looking at another attraction for Wine Festival time. I thought to fashion a mini lariat out of stout thread so I made one up with a slipknot at one end. I figured I could just lasso the tiny loop over her nasty fangs and needle nose, slip it down between her thorax and abdomen, then walk her along the saloon bar for the amusement of our guests. It would be just like those trained fleas in Elizabethan circus sideshows. Then I had this brilliant idea to get Killer’s core temperature down, make her more docile, easier to handle and lasso, so I gave her a wink and popped the Mason jar in the freezer for a few short moments. I got everything organized for the thread trick then opened the freezer door a little later than planned. Oops. Life and death in wine country. Sorry, Killer. Bruce Fuller is the founder and proprietor of Rustico Farm & Cellars in Oliver, B.C. For more information visit rusticowinery.com

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Rustico (rus.ti.co) “simplicity and charm typical of the countryside, rural setting with a relaxed welcome-home attitude, romantic, artisan, handcrafted quality.” Swirl, sip and savor Rustico’s boutique winery portfolio from oldfashioned tumblers while sharing the ambience of our antique-filled Lonesome Quail tasting saloon. " FOLKS SAY WE’RE CANADA’S MOST ROMANTIC WINERY! " Between Oliver & Osoyoos Hwy. 97 to Rd. 16 to 123rd St. to the covered wagon.

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power boats, sailboats, rowboats, canoes, or other water vehicles, boats or vessels inside the areas designated by buoys as being restricted to bathing only; 2. Section 14 – No person shall willfully destroy, mutilate, efface, deface, or remove any sign posted within a park; and 3. Section 24 – No person shall at any time park boat trailers, boats or any other equipment at any boat launching ramps. Many of the bylaws of Peachland are posted on our website and can be viewed by anyone free of charge. These notes are from the bylaws but have been edited, so please check our website for the exact wording at peachland.ca. You can also purchase a copy of a bylaw at city hall. Please have a safe and enjoyable summer. If you require any assistance please contact the office at 250-767-2647 or call me on my cell phone at 250-212-2331.

250-767-0067

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Classifieds EMPLOYMENT

GARAGE SALES

Help Wanted Cherry packing house workers in Peachland. 8-12 hrs/day, 6-7 days a week for 1 month approx. Start date July 23 approx., $11/hr. with bounus if working until end of season. Contact Shaysutherland@ hotmail.com

Moving Sale

FOR RENT For Rent 1 bdrm bsmt suite, furnished, Peachland, newly renovated, private entrance, shared laundry, N/S, N/P, $750 including cable, wireless internet, utilities. Suitable for single person. Call 250-3172593 For Rent Highend, walk-out suite, sep. entrance, N/S, no drinking, no parties, suit single person, all utilities included, sat. TV, plus lake access. $950. Call 778-821-2981 For Rent Peachland, 2 bdrm walk-out suite, includes utilities & cable. W/D, N/S, N/P. Available Aug. 15. $1,000/ month & DD. Call 778-214-5155 or 250-767-6385

FOR SALE For Sale Glass top, 3x5 patio table, 4 chairs w/cushions. $70 OBO. Call 250767-2810

FREE Free Free boxes for pick-up. Great for packing. Call 250-767-7771

Eagle View, #102-4350 Ponderosa Drive, Peachland Sat., July 21 9am-noon Sun., July 22 9am-noon if needed Complete liquidation, living room, dining room, two bedrooms, patio, kitchen and sundries. No appliances 605-484-5582 .

Garage Sale 3889 Desert Pines Ave. Sat. & Sun., July 21 & 22 8am-noon Toys, tools, collectibles and more

Multi-Family Garage Sale Gillian Crescent Sat., July 21 8am-2pm Household goods, china, collectibles, toys, tools, RV accessories. Don’t miss out

HOME FOR SALE For Sale Original owner selling a 2002 SRI mobile in a privately owned, creek side park in Peachland, minutes from the beach and all amenities, open concept, central air, shed, fenced yard, pets okay, 55+, $94,500. Call 250-767-2753

PEACHLAND VIEW DEADLINES CLASSIFIED ADS by noon Tuesdays (Must be prepaid, cash, Visa or Mastercard) Email: office@peachlandview.ca

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.

HOME FOR SALE

phone: 250.767.7771 fax: 250.767.3337 email: peachlandview@shaw.ca

NOTICES

SERVICES

250-767-6603 or 250-718-0641. U-Pick Strawberries boxWorksafe classified ad BC Insured. SummerlandGardarsson's Strawberry Farm, 10002 Haddrell Ave., $1.45/per lb., call 250-494-7373 for picking Piano Lessons times. From a retired cruise line pianist. Materials and two lessons $60. More info. at www.pianomadepainless.com or call 250-767PERSONALS 9059

Walk to the beach in 5 minutes! Tired of icy winters and pesky mosquitoes? Cruise to the Sunshine Coast, B.C., watch the Orcas play, and then relax in your lovely 14 x 70 – 2 bdrm. mobile home in the Coast’s best-kept mobile home park! Many extras include hardwood laminate floors, spacious living/dining/kitchen areas, large covered deck and carport, 5 newer appliances plus electric F/P. Most private unit, overlooking spacious green park area with RV parking nearby. Small dogs welcome. A steal at $121,500. New listing. Call Dave Brackett, 604-886-8107 or 1-778-839-0219 before it’s gone!

LOST & FOUND

Missing Cat Grey tabby cat missing since July 15 from the Turner/Princeton area. Please check your garbages, trailer, etc. for Pixel. If found please call 250-767-6543

Found One small parrot and one cockatiel. Call Parrot Island at 250-7679030 to retrieve.

OBITUARY

Drolet, Ron

March 26, 1942 - July 9, 2012 It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Ron Drolet. Ron passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a lengthy and courageous battle with Cancer. Ron spent his youth in LaTuque Quebec and at the age of 17 joined the Canadian Armed Forces where he enjoyed a 32 year career as a Traffic Tech. His career took him all across Canada and around the world including a six month peace keeping tour in the Middle East. Ron retired in Peachland, BC in 1995 with his loving wife Elaine. Ron was a natural athlete enjoying skiing, golfing, archery, hockey, racquetball, ping pong, pool or anything else that engaged his competitive spirit. His happiest times were spent in the outdoors with his family and friends camping, fishing, or hitting the backroads on his quad in search of an elusive five pointer. Many an evening was spent around a fire with a glass of wine, laughter and good conversations. He will be remembered fondly for his animated stories that never failed to leave everyone in stitches. No one could tell a story like Ron! Ron was a huge part of his children’s lives, always involved as a hockey coach or leading the family on epic hiking trips including the Cape Scott Trail. He was ever proud and very involved with his grand-children Michel, Vincent, Travis and Dawson. Ron is survived by his wife Elaine, his son Dan (Leanne), daughter Susanne (Rick) Banta, brothers Gaston (Diane) and Jean Paul. The family would like to thank the dedicated staff at the Kelowna General Hospital, Cancer Clinic and Palliative Care Program for their care and support. Elaine will be forever grateful for the sincere and extraordinary care Ron received from all the staff they had the privilege of meeting at the hospital. Truly caring people who made the toughest of times tolerable. At Ron’s request there will be no formal service and in lieu of flowers please make a donation to the BC Cancer Agency or Kelowna General Hospital.

Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship

asap Meets Monday at 7 p.m. (closed meeting) and Friday at 8 p.m. (open meeting). Call 250-763-5555 for more info.

SERVICES

Peachland United Church

BARGAIN BIN • Good clean clothing • Household items We accept donations on days that we are open.

Storage For Rent Storage for rent, downtown Peachland, 5’ x 8’ & 10’ x 16”. Call 250-767-6348

OPEN THURS. - SAT. 9:30 - 3 PM

Painting Services Residential or commercial, New construction or repaint. Interior or exterior. Call G. C. Contracting for a free estimate. 250-767-2701

Peachland Farmers & Crafters Market

Cleaning Services Cabins to Castles. Great cleaning, no hassles, house keeping, yard work, move-ins and move-outs, weekly, bi-weekly, experienced and reliable, Michelle 250-826-6285

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

Renosense Home Repair Ltd. Renovations including dry walling, textured ceilings, etc., decks, tiling, etc. No job too small. Call Eric at 250-767-2593 Roof Rite New, re-roofs and repairs, moss removal & prevention, eavestrough cleaning, shingles, shakes & concrete roof tiles. Todd Smith,

Check out our classifieds online at www.peachlandview.com

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”

JULY 20, 2012

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Peachland Service Directory Property & Strata Management Services 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

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

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

Jazel Homes

You Deserve The Best

Quality Interior & Exterior Painting and Repairs

Quality Custom Homes

T 250 768 5799 C 250 469 1451 jazel@shaw.ca F 250 768 5733

• Hot Water Tanks • New Construction • Water Filtration Systems

• Plumbing Renovations • Heating Systems

Peachland’s own full service automotive facility at “The Old Garage” Drop off and Pick-up service available within Peachland

250-767-6615 5866A Beach Avenue, Peachland

M. Scharer Enterprises

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

"One call does it all"

Certified Plumber & Gas Fitter

250-767-6018

250-878-7279 or 250-767-9350

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

TOPLINE Willie’s EXTERIORS LTD. PAINTING

Interior Painting • Design • Consultation

• Roofing • New • Re-Roofs • Repairs

Jeff Webster Cell: 250-212-0781 Res: 250-767-9565

SERVING PEACHLAND FOR 16+ YEARS

insured and bondable

Willie Wainwright Home:

250.767.6467 Cell:

Free Estimates

250.878.3918

Westside Curb Appeal Inc. renovation & remodeling

Still time to book your deck & rail renovation

Peter Price Paddle Canada Level 2 Kayak Instructor

and enjoy it for the summer! Call for your free quote!

250-801-3521

Located in Peachland!

www.gonekayaking.ca 250-767-2773

SELLING OR BUYING? Run a classified for only $6.00 per week

PUZZLE ANSWERS

plus tax

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COMMUNITY | FAITH

Food for the Soul: Fruit of the groom Patience, goodness, gentleness, self-control and other fruits are ours if we stay connected to the source

John Rankin Peachland Baptist Church Special to the Peachland View

Smooth sailing for young ones While visiting her grandparents Bill and Trudy in Peachland, eight-year-old Natalya Boos took the South Okanagan Sailing Association’s beginner course in Summerland. Her grandparents know she will be back again next year as she had plenty of fun learning water safety and sailing skills. Photo Trudy Williams-Boos

I am standing on my eight-foot ladder picking cherries from a tree that we planted only a year and a half ago. Its tiny branches are loaded with those sweet morsels of explosive and addicted flavour. The warm and sunny weather seems to have chased away all of our complaints…. well, at least until it gets too hot, and then we will be praying for cooler weather again. We certainly are a complaining people, never really satisfied and always wanting more - or in some cases less. It has been that way from the beginning of time. God planted the first garden and there never has been nor will be a

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

garden quite like it. He made it special complete with an in-ground watering system with every kind of vegetable and fruit tree you could imagine. Adam and Eve were together in paradise, complete with luscious vegetation. They enjoyed perfect temperatures and access to every tree except one, but they were still not satisfied. What more could they possibly want? They wanted no restrictions and no one to be accountable to, but to live as they chose in the way they chose…forever. There was only one problem with that. They were not their own masters and had forgotten the God who created them, the One who makes all the rules! The forbidden fruit had tasted so good but it left

Peachland’s

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Beach Ave Medical Clinic FAMILY PRACTICE

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Dr. John Brinkerhoff Dr. Praven Chetty Dr. Alanna Leverrier

250-767-3432 Open Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm Closed Weekends

them naked, empty and very lost, with no further access to the garden. But thank God that was not the end of the story, that there is a paradise still available. That paradise is infinitely greater than the one in Eden for all who put their faith and trust in Jesus Christ to redeem them and save them from their sins. Gospel seeds are being scattered everywhere and where they are received and take root, fruit is springing up. It is not the type you can pick from your trees, but the fruits of change in a persons heart and life. It is like the story of a man who used to be an alcoholic but became a believer. A friend, who was a skeptic, said to him, “You don’t believe all that nonsense in the Bible about miracles do you? Surely you don’t believe that Jesus turned the water into wine?” The believer replied, “I sure do, because in our house Jesus turned whiskey into furniture.” Colossians 1:6 says, “All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and understood God’s grace in all its truth.” Wherever the gospel is received it is miraculously changing hearts and bearing beautiful fruit in people’s lives, like love, self-denying love, and not simply wanting things our own way (Galatians 5:22). The believer can now

have joy under any circumstance knowing that their eternal destiny is secure. Not only that but they can have peace with God, peace with others and peace in their conscience knowing that their sins have been forgiven. Add to that wonderful fruit patience (not calling it quits) kindness (helping others and thinking the best of them until proven otherwise), goodness (generosity to others and going the extra mile even though it is not required) faithfulness (to God), gentleness (having genuine humility and consideration toward others), and self-control (being able to say no to that which is forbidden or harmful). How can we have this beautiful fruit? It is ours only if we stay connected to the source of it. In John 15:5 Jesus said, “I am the vine, you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me, you can do nothing.” The Lord Jesus Christ is tending His garden in the hearts of those who love Him through the watering of His word, and the pruning by His spirit to present us, His church as His beautiful bride at His banquet table in heaven where there is no more curse or withering but only the beautiful fruit of His life-giving love every moment, every day… forever. And it’s yours for the asking!

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 International Ministries

9 am - Prayer 9:30 am - Coffee & Friends

Sunday Services

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

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

Sunday July 22, 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

250-767-2206 “Let Us Worship Together”

Special Guest Kim Weiler, FeViva World Missions 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 “Free Treasure Hunt Day Camp”

Peachland Baptist Church

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

For: children Kindergarten to grade 6 July 10-12, 9am-noon To register call Pastor John at 250-767-9232 Church Services - 10 a.m.

www.peachlandbaptist.com 4204 Lake Avenue

250-767-9232

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CROSSWORD:

COMMUNITY | DIVERSIONS

Violin Trio receive fine reception at Peachland’s Rotary Pavilion The violin trio of Melissa Wilmot, Liz Lupton and Sandra Wilmot (shown from left to right) perform in Heritage Park at last Sunday’s concert. Contributed photo

Audience enjoys Rotary music series Chris Scowen Special to the Peachland View The second in a series of summer concerts organized by the Peachland Rotary Club took place in Heritage Park last Sunday afternoon. Threatening skies and high temperatures failed to diminish the delight of an audience of over 100 who were treated to a dazzling hour of classical violin selections played by a trio of highly accomplished young musicians. Two sisters, Sandra and Melissa Wilmot, were joined by Liz Lupton, an international violinist and instructor from Penticton. Sandra, the group’s leader, regularly performs with the Kelowna and Kamloops Symphony Orchestras while her sister, Melissa, plays with the Kelowna Symphony Orchestra and the National Ballet of Canada Orchestra. Their musical selections included pieces from Bach, Handel, Vivaldi and Beethoven with Melissa performing her recent Carnegie Hall debut Telemann solo. It

was a highly entertaining and talented performance. Their first selection was dedicated to the memory of Carolyn Clark, wife of Rotarian Ken Clark, who passed away the previous Wednesday. Ken is the organizer of the Music at the Rotary Pavilion series. From the club’s perspective it was particularly enjoyable to welcome a sizable delegation from the Westwood Retirement Resort in West Kelowna. Next Sunday, July 22 the club will be very happy to present the talented, experienced and versatile Manfred Harter, whose repertoire resonates with guitar enthusiasts and music lovers alike. Consisting of Spanish, Flamenco, South American, swing and classical works, his original compositions and his personalized arrangements of traditional and popular themes offer variety to audiences. We hope to see you at Heritage Park starting at 3 p.m. for exciting food selections with Manfred in concert at 4 p.m.

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HOROSCOPES: ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 A vacation could be in the works in the next few weeks, Aries. Because tasks can seem to sneak up on you, get the planning started early and work up an itinerary.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Great ideas often arrive with little effort, Leo. It’s turning those ideas into a working project that can often take a lot of energy. However, Gemini, you’re up for the challenge.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 There’s not much else you can do with regard to a tenuous relationship, Sagittarius. So it’s best if you just cut your losses and move on. You’ll make new friends easily.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Take some time to look through your checkbook or online bills history, Taurus. You may have a few unexpected expenses on the horizon and you’ll need to some extra cash.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 For the most part you’re insistent on doing things yourself and taking the difficult route, Virgo. Try to let go a little this week and let someone else handle things for a change.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Although you want to be everything to everyone, there’s only so much of you to go around, Capricorn. Don’t spread yourself too thinly because it can take quite a while to recuperate after.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you may have your heart set on making a change, but you have not quite narrowed down what that change will be. Sit down and work on some ideas this week.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you are ready to dabble in something that you and you alone enjoy. Figure out what you need to get started and begin building around your specific interest or hobby.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Loss is not something easily overcome, Gemini. If you’ve lost someone you love due to relocation or illness, surround yourself with a good support team until you rebound a bit. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Never say never, Cancer, because you may look foolish when you eventually do the things you said you never would. Instead, be open to all possibilities and opportunities.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 The only way you will know if your ideas have merit is to stick you neck out and take a chance once in a while, Scorpio. You just may be surprised at the feedback.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 With so many friends seeking your attention, Pisces, you just may be the star of a particular social event that may come up this week.

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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$729,000 • 5831 Columbia Ave Elegant, custom design, contemporary style 4 bdrm, 3 bth home with soaring 26’ ceilings & large picture windows showcasing stunning view of lake & mountains! Open plan features Brazilian cherry hardwood, modern style gas fireplace, granite counters throughout, Italian tile kitchen floor, top-end Electrolux S/S appliances, Westwood MLS®N/A kitchen cabinets, pantry & island w eating bar.

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Put together 3 or 6 ... or as many foursomes who would like to own a piece of their very own golf course: • Minutes from Peachland • 3400 (+/-) yard, par 36, 9 hole links golf course • Golf when and as often as you want • Potential for additional revenue generating development

The Seller is prepared to Joint-venture!

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LIVE YOUR DREAM! Headwaters Family Resort - 9 cabins, lodge + 14 campsites. 26 KM from Peachland. Great Fishing lake, with tons of potential. Boathouse, showerhouse, eqpmt shed, workshop. New 30 year crown lease, to Sept 2041. REVENUE POTENTIAL! Resort has shown great Income, and room to grow... MLS ® 10037119

moemartinrealtor@shaw.ca

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$429,000 3688 Glengarry Road, West Kelowna - 5 beds and 3 baths on 2 levels. Quiet cul de sac! Tons of renovations completed in the past few years. Landscaped, fully fenced yard and close to all amenities. Backs onto an orchard with lake and mnt views. Bonus Huge 900 sq ft shop that is drywalled and insulated with sep panel. MLS®10050279

www.KelownaRealEstateGroup.ca Kelowna Westside

Troy Fischer 250.878.0626

Integrity without compromise

Darcy Elder 250.869.2345

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217-3996 Beach Ave, Peachland - For full time living or summertime fun, you simply cannot beat this semi-lakeshore location! BEAUTIFUL LAKEVIEW 3 bed/2 bath home at Lakeshore Gardens. MLS®10048056

YOU WILL BE IMPRESSED! $5

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$63,000 Trepanier Creek MHP - #9 5432 Childley Road Peachland’s finest 55+ MHP - Trepanier Creek - short walk to everything. This rare offering is situated directly across from Trepanier Creek & private and majestically maintained yard boasting 16x16 wired/insulated shed & u/g irr. MLS®10049591

4996 Bradley Drive, Peachland – 3 bed/3 bath home on a landscaped private .40 acre lot features lush gardens and a variety of fruit trees, great deck and covered patio and even a beach volleyball court! Offered at $429,000 MLS® 10049425

3738 Lornell Court, Peachland - This truly fantastic 4 bed/3 bath home is sure to impress! Built in 2008, this lakeview home is filled with high end touches throughout. MLS®10048668

RE/MAX Kelowna 250-717-5000

24-615 Glenmeadows Road, Kelowna – A rare opportunity to become a part of the friendly & highly desirable gated community of Glenmeadows (55+). Offered at $379,900 MLS® 10048819

250-870-3888

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Jerry Geen

KELOWNA

4210 6th Ave, Peachland - Completely renovated, inside & out, 3 bed + den/3 bath home, this is a MUST-SEE! Perfect for a growing family or empty nesters! MLS® 10044377

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Peter Wannop 250-768-2161

“Buy land, they stopped making it”

Call: Moe Martin 250-767-2437

WATERFRONT ESTATE

Over 100 feet of easily accessible lakeshore. Breathtaking south facing views of Okanagan Lake & Valley. Quality 4811 Sq Ft rancher. Private dock. Purchased at just under 3.5 million in 2007. MLS®10040973

Derek Personal Martin 250-878-1555 Real Estate Corporation Charles Martin 250-717-7000 info@TeamMartin.ca KELOWNA

Experience & Enthusiasm Serving Kelowna & West Kelowna for over 33 years

546-2751 Westside Road – Make the dream of resort living a reality with this 1 bed/1 bath lake view apartment at Lake Okanagan Resort. Priced to sell at $94,500 MLS ® 10029820

Call Tracey today for a FREE Market Evaluation!

One of these ﬁne Realtors® might have a suggestion or two! Call the Peachland View to Advertise Today! We are always happy to custom design your ad.

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The Cody Sisters! 5 yr fixed 3.09% 3 yr fixed 2.69% 10 yr fixed 3.89% 5 yr variable (Prime – 0.10%) 2.90%

$269,900 241-4035 Gellatly Road, West Kelowna- Newer 3 bed/3 bath townhome with many recent upgrades incl. granite counters & eating bar, s/s appliances with gas range and lovely stacked stone gas fireplace. Maple flooring throughout, vaulted ceilings, modern touches and neutral colours make this the perfect “move-in ready” home. Gated adult (55+) community with active clubhouse & RV parking. Call Tracey for a FREE Market Evaluation! MLS®10044849

102-3825 Glen Canyon Great 2 bdrm plus den townhome. Fab location close to visitor parking & trails to park & falls. Well maintained inside & out with patio to groomed yard. No age restrictions; low strata! MLS®10046783

#212- 3360 Old Okanagan Highway, West Kelowna Charming detached townhome in the gated community of Leisure Village. Enjoy your sunroom and the backyard waterscape in this 55+ community in West Kelowna. Former showhome with many extra’s. Strata Fees are $125/month.

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Website: www.kelownaokanaganrealestate.com

$374,900

MLS®10039447

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250-826-2047 5878E Beach Avenue

Larry Guilbault Peachland, BC VOH 1X7

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

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