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TNI President says no casino in any plans Joanne Layh Editor, Peachland View The proposal for a seemingly innocuous downtown office building has some people fearing Peachland will become the next Las Vegas, thanks to a couple letters to the editor that have been published recently. Several letters sent The View recently have suggested TNI president Steve Allison in-

tends to build a casino on Beach Avenue rather than the proposed three-story retail, office, and apartment building that was presented to council and the public earlier this year. To set the record straight, we asked Allison for his response to the allegations. “Let me be clear. I have no plans to open a casino in Peachland in my proposed building for Beach Avenue, or anywhere else in Peachland for that matter. The comments

and letters that suggest I have some sinister plan to do so are comical, but disappointing,” Allison told The View. The allegations seem to go back to comments Allison made in the May 20, 2011 issue of The View (viewable online at peachlandview.com/archives/2011-may-20-online-edition). “The article was alluded to by those who would resort to any type of misdirection to Continued on page 2

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August COTW and council meetings rescheduled The Tuesday, August 14 Committee of the Whole (COTW) and regular council meetings have been rescheduled for later in the month. The meetings are now scheduled to take place on Tuesday, August 28.

Hardy Falls reopens to public The Hardy Falls bridge replacement project that was scheduled to keep the park closed until July 31 was completed a few days sooner than planned, leading to an early reopening. Hardy Falls Regional Park reopened on Saturday, July 28. The park had been closed for six weeks while seven of the eight bridges crossing Deep Creek were rebuilt. According to Regional District of the Central Okanagan (RDCO) communications officer Bruce Smith, the park’s eight bridges were originally built in 1996. One bridge was rebuilt in 2009 after being demolished by a fallen cottonwood tree but the remaining seven were in need of replacement to ensure public safety, structural integrity, and access by our Parks Services staff. The $137,000 improvement project was funded by the RDCO.

Peachland smart meter installs to begin in September Peachland residents can expect to receive smart meters beginning in September, BC Hydro community relations manager Ted Olynyk said at a presentation to the committee of the whole on July 24. Olynyk and his colleague Gary Murphy, a chief project officer for the smart metering program, came to Peachland last month to answer questions about the program. According to Murphy, 1.5 million smart meters have already been installed in B.C. Murphy says residents will receive a letter in the mail in advance of the meter changeout. Installations in the Peachland area are expected to wrap up in October.

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Allison on proposed TNI building: No sinister casino plans for town Continued from page 1

achieve their goals, which seems to be to oppose any downtown redevelopment in Peachland, or really, any development at all in Peachland,” Allison says. “Clearly, the article does not indicate in any way, shape or form that I was intending to bring a casino to Peachland, let alone to the building I have proposed to replace the Water’s Edge and Aegean Grill properties with. Statements that try and make it seem like I said such a thing are completely misleading and fictional. The article itself is a pretty clear telling of the events that actually occurred, so please read it yourself and draw your own conclusions, both about my intentions, and about the integrity and motives of those who have misquoted and/or taken excerpts from the article out of context, to attempt to create a storm of controversy where none exists,” Allison said. Allison says the full truth of that whole story is as follows. In February 2011, a man approached the

District of Peachland, inquiring about developing in downtown Peachland. The District referred him to come and talk to Allison because of his footprint of land holdings in the downtown Peachland area. Allison met with the man, who asked about trying to develop a hotel at the end of his 1st Street properties. Allison says it was a very preliminary discussion. The man wanted to build a hotel, but it would likely be made feasible by also having a casino as part of the plan. Allison says he told the man that concept had been brought up in Peachland in the past and would be very controversial. “Nonetheless, beyond being a landowner in downtown Peachland, I indicated I was a member of the Peachland Economic Development Committee (PEDC), and that I’d table this for consideration. I did do that, as reflected by the March 2011 minutes, available on the District of Peachland or PEDC websites. It shows under New Busi-

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ness, and in further discussion on page 4, under point 8. We have not done anything with that info at this point, as we have determined other priorities,” Allison said. Allison says he only mentioned it at a May 2011 quarterly Peachland Chamber of Commerce meeting because former View editor Cindy Fortin asked him about it. “I didn’t bring it up, Cindy Fortin at The View did. I simply answered truthfully, something I won’t apologize for. Other comments have questioned my integrity, either insinuating or outright calling me a liar for claiming I had brought it to the PEDC, which is an official sub-committee of our district council. Obviously, the minutes of the March 2011 PEDC meeting corroborate my claims and expose the accusers for the kind of people that they are,” Allison says. You can read the original article online in the Peachland View archives at peachlandview.com/archives/2011may-20-online-edition.

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Regional board highlights: July 23 Contributed New Water System Borrowing Bylaw The regional board has approved a Security Issuing Bylaw in order to borrow $4,902,846 to finance the newly completed Upper Fintry, Shalal Road, and Valley of the Sun water system. Owners of 56 of 336 parcels that are served by the system have prepaid the $17,230 cost of construction while the remainder will finance their share over 30 years through financing provided by the Municipal Finance Authority. Gas tax funding for water system upgrade The regional board has authorized spending Canada-BC Community Works Funds – Gas Tax Program funds to purchase and install important monitoring equipment for the newest water system in the regional district. $26,500 will be used for additional equipment to ensure consistent remote monitoring of the works for the Upper Fintry, Shalal Road and Valley of the Sun water system. Regional growth strategy discussion papers The regional board has received updated information on the process of developing a new regional growth strategy. Six new detailed discussion papers have been prepared that will be used this fall for input from the public, stakeholders and elected officials. The papers present information on: economic development, environmental protection, housing, parks and open spaces, transportation and mobility and water resources, lakes and streams. They are available for viewing at the regional district office and on the regional growth strategy website at www. futureok.ca Horseback tours referral application The regional board has given conditional support to a referral application from FrontCounter BC for a License of Occupation to permit guided horseback tours. The applicant proposes the tours on new and existing trails on approximately 16.81-hectares of Crown land in the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area and District of West Kelowna near Jackpine Lake, Lambly Lake and Trepanier Provincial Park. The board asks that before any provincial approval is given the applicant meet a number of conditions such as obtaining a business license, developing a detailed management plan and that no motorized vehicles be allowed on designated trails.

Rock quarry expansion referral application The regional board has given conditional support to an application made to FrontCounter BC for expansion of an existing rock quarry adjacent to Chute Lake Road. The applicant has been working the three hectare site on Crown land since April 2007 and wants permission to add 3.65-hectares to the operation during the next phase of expansion to be completed by 2017 with two further expansions for a total of 9.59-hectares over the next 10 years. The board has asked the province to consider approving only the phase two expansion and that a number of environmental areas be addressed before issuing an updated License of Occupation. June building statistics During June, Development Services approved 19 building permits for construction projects valued at $1,201,000 in the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West Electoral Areas. That compares with 13 permits issued in June 2011 for projects valued at $1,139,000. So far this year, 57 permits have been approved for construction projects valued at $4.5 million. During the first six months of last year, 76 construction projects received permits in the two electoral Phone: 250-767-2647 Fax: 250-767-3433 Web: www.peachland.ca areas for a total value of 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC, V0H 1X7 just over $6.2 million. Regional board meetings Board meetings take place at the regional district office located at 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna in the Woodhaven Board Room. Residents are welcome to attend. • Monday, August 20 – 7 p.m.; and • Thursday, September 6 – following 8:30 a.m. governance and services committee meeting.

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OPINION

Peek into the Past

Time to end extreme races First settlers

ow many more horses will suffer and die before the Calgary Stampede wakes up? The recent death of three horses in the chuckwagon races is a travesty disguised as entertainment. These horses are forced into such stress that accidents are bound to occur while running at breakneck speed. In the latest incident, one horse died of a ruptured aortic aneurysm, while the other two had to be euthanized for serious injuries. According to the Calgary Animal Rights Coalition, 84 animals have died at the stampede since 1986. So isn’t it time we ended this archaic blood sport? Horses aren’t gladiators of Rome. We don’t dispute the fact that horses are born to run, but they shouldn’t be subjected to such high safety risks for pure entertainment value. A good example is the archaic spectacle known as the “suicide race” in Omak, or the steeplechase in Great Britain. The accidents that occur in these events are truly heartbreaking and preventable. Why would horse lovers subject their animals to such risk for other people’s pleasure? We understand the thrill of competition, but not at the expense of the animal. Calf roping is another sport that has been called into question by animal rights groups. To purposely subject a calf to whiplash with a rope around its neck is a cruel form of entertainment. Seeing a calf jerked off its feet while the cowboy races to hogtie the animal is far from ethical. Would society allow human-roping in a dusty arena in the name of bragging rights and entertainment? That would be too barbaric and inhumane. Oh, really? We’re not suggesting a ban on horse racing in general, but we think “extreme” events such as the suicide race and chuckwagon competitions should be shelved. It’s time we move beyond these gladiator sports and treat our animals like real members of the family. The Peachland View

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These people were among Peachland’s ﬁrst settlers. They are shown here on the wharf in 1900 Peachland. Photo courtesy Peachland Historic Society

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Written submission not good enough Regarding the TNI building peer panel review process: I will not participate in the peer panel review process by submitting an opinion about the appearance of the building Steve Allison wants to erect downtown be-

As a former Peachlander, I would like to add the following comment to your story - safe smart meter radiation does not exist! Cash-strapped BC Hydro’s immense advertising budget recently swelled from $7.5 million to $12 million. Unfortunately, it is you and I who ultimately pay the price of this reckless spending. Over 3,000 German physicians have signed the Freiburger Appeal, warning of biological consequences of all low level radiation that is spreading everywhere. Scientist and expert on low level (non-ionizing)

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radiation, Dr. Henry Lai points out industry’s claim of safe wireless radiation is false and a deliberate fabrication. Dr. Lai conducted extensive research in this field for the US military. Will BC Hydro tell the uninformed consumer they act in violation of the law? Will they say the Canadian Charter of Rights is being breached and that the Canadian Human Rights Code is being violated by BC Hydro? Say no to smart meters! Marcus Schluschen, Qualicum Beach

Suggestions for resident’s association Over the past few weeks I have noticed several repeat letters to the editor regarding Mr. Steve Allison’s plans and designs for this project. Most of these have been from people referring to “Peachland Residents Association”. I don’t know who is represented by this association, but my wife and I are residents of Peachland and they definitely do not represent us. We feel Mr. Allison has spent a great deal of time and money on this project and deserves better treatment than is being given by a few people who don’t like the design of the building he has chosen. I have never worked for Mr. Allison nor has he worked for me. I haven’t played golf with him, had dinner with him or had any social meeting with him. I have however, had business discussions with him. I have found that he is passionate about the well-being of Peachland and I am sure he would never do anything that was detrimental to the town.

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I do have some suggestions for the people who are also passionate about wanting to have their building design accepted in place of Mr. Allison’s. See if Mr. Allison will sell them the property and then employ the necessary architects and engineers and design a building to their liking and submit it to the people of Peachland for approval. Negotiate with Mr. Allison to have the facades of the present Edgewater Hotel and the Greek restaurant left in place and build his building behind it, leaving the town with its present pristine frontage. Then have our mayor, who seems very sympathetic to their cause, expropriate the land from Mr. Allison and have The District of Peachland tear down the buildings and build a few old shacks that are more in keeping with the town. Derek Coyle, Peachland

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No love for smart meters I fully agree that the smart meter program must be stopped. It is a waste of taxpayers’ money being pushed upon the unsuspecting populace by the B.C. Liberal dictators and their corporate buddies.

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It is just another scheme to invade our privacy, bathe everyone in dangerous microwave radiation, increase our hydro bills and spoon-feed us more lies while ripping us off. Finlay MacPherson, Hagensborg

Casino: confirm or deny! I was horrified to read in last week’s View the building of a casino in Peachland could possibly be in the plans for the future! That is one way to completely destroy the atmosphere and focus of Peachland. Aren’t we trying to promote Peachland as a friend of the arts and a safe place for families? In my opinion Peachland is a small friendly town where people feel comparatively safe. How would we fare with the influx of the criminal element that casinos attract? That would be the end of Peachland as we know it!

I was appalled at the disrespectful way the developer treated the concerned citizens who attended a recent meeting he had with the Advisory Planning Committee, regarding the proposed building for the Edgewater block. It appears the biggest bully, or the person who shouts the loudest and has the most money and power is the only one who is heard, and what he says, goes! Hopefully it won’t be a casino! Would Steve Allison confirm or deny his plans to have a casino in Peachland? Christine Millar, Peachland

Editor’s Note: This week we asked TNI president Steve Allison if rumours that he plans to build a casino are true. Allison says there is no truth to the allegations. “I have no plans to open a casino in Peachland in my proposed building for Beach Avenue, or anywhere else in Peachland for that matter,” Allison told The View. For the full story, see Page 3.

Canadians better off financially ics, Canada teaches us lessons in fiscal responsibility.” With Canada’s G7 leading unemployment rate close to a full I was saddened to learn this week will percentage point lower than the United be the final publication of the Merritt States, many economists have noted our News. Not only will the cease in pub- government’s reduction in corporate lication result in the loss of five full and personal taxes has resulted in greattime jobs, for the community of Mer- er spending and job growth then those ritt an important voice will also be lost. countries that have maintained high tax Last week I mentioned the increasing rates. amount of misinformation that seems Spending reductions is the final area to more frequently occur on a regular of comparison cited in many of the rebasis. Professional news publications ports I reviewed. In the United States employ professional reporters who un- more debt was added in the past four derstand there are two sides to every years then in the previous eight. In story and both need to terms of dollars the Unitbe told. The importance ed States has over $15 of getting factual infortrillion in accumulated mation correct and being debt. In Canada our budaccountable are standards get deficit since 2009 has professional news media been effectively cut in half organizations aspire to. from $50 billion down to In an era where anonyjust over $24 billion and mous alternative media is on track to be balanced is frequently the source of by 2015. The opposition many misinformation stohas been suggesting Canries, the loss of the Merada should not be reducritt News is troubling. Foring spending and should tunately, in Merritt other be increasing taxes to Dan Albas, MP media sources such as the support further spending. Merritt Herald and local As many of you are aware it is a comradio station CKMQ-FM will help to mon occurrence for Liberal MP’s from ensure local stories continue to be told other ridings and their supporters who and the community has a voice in matfrequently send in letters to the editor ters of importance. As my summer listening tour is now calling for higher taxes and increased at the mid-way point I have thus far spending. My office also receives calls heard a great amount of feedback on a and emails on a regular basis from citivariety of different and important top- zens outlining opposition to a specific ics. A few articles that caught my at- spending reduction or discontinuation tention were actually from the United of a particular program or in other States. While this particular subject did cases suggesting a particular program not make headlines here in Canada, it or service should be discontinued as it was widely reported in the USA for the is viewed by the taxpayer in question first time in history the average Canadi- as being wasteful and unnecessary. As an household is more wealthy then the much as spending reductions are not average American household. This fact politically popular, if we are to keep has many in the USA media, including Canada strong we must ensure we conForbes Magazine, taking notice of Cana- tinue to support strategies that create da and having a closer look at what one jobs, promote investment and maintain media source labelled “Smart econom- low taxes. MP Dan Albas Commentary

Responding constructively to Canadian firefighters When you dial 911 to get help in an emergency, you fully expect a quick response. In the vast majority of cases – from traffic accidents to heart attacks, from hazardous spills to burning buildings – the first to the rescue will be firefighters. People’s lives depend on them and they put their lives at risk for the rest of us every day. For several years, Canada’s firefighters have been asking three simple things from the Government of Canada. They deserve a decent response. That’s why I’ve introduced Private Member’s Motion M-388 in the House of Commons. It comes up for debate and a vote this fall. On average, 18 firefighters die in the line of duty every year. But there is nothing in place to help provide for their families if they are killed or become permanently disabled while on the job keeping Canadians safe. So Motion M-388 proposes a one-time $300,000 benefit for firefighters (and for other “public safety officers”) who perish or become disabled. In their work as first responders during public health emergencies, like influenza pandemics, firefighters will often come into contact with infected individuals. Like doctors, nurses and other front-line health workers, they need priority access to vaccines and other medications to keep them as safe as possible in the line of duty. Federal guidelines don’t currently provide for this. Motion M-388 corrects that defect. Finally, while most people get out of burning buildings as fast as possible, a firefighter’s job can be the exact opposite. To save lives, they sometimes need to run right into the teeth of a blaze. Certain building materials and techniques can result in fires burning faster and hotter, thus endangering firefighters’ lives, especially during search-and-rescue operations. Motion M-388 calls for firefighter safety to become an objective of the National Building Code. These are three modest proposals. They respond to thoughtful, rational requests coming from Canadian firefighters. Please encourage your Member of Parliament to support Motion M-388 – to help look after the courageous firefighters who look after all of us in times of emergency. Hon. Ralph Goodale, PC, MP Deputy Leader, Liberal Party of Canada

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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.

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

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

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Bridge, 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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

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

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

Line Dancing, 9am, 50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Rotary Club Meeting, 12pm, Gasthaus Pub

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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 artist Elsie Parkinson, who will offer a watercolour workshop.

Summer Art Program, 11am-4pm, Peachland Little Schoolhouse. This week features artist Chris Byrd.

Summer Art Program, 11am-4pm, Peachland Little Schoolhouse. This week features artist Chris Byrd. 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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Peachland singer-songwriter enjoys radio success Joanne Layh Editor, Peachland View Local singer songwriter Lynne Taylor Donovan has been getting more attention lately following the release of her latest single Sugar Lake. Sugar Lake was released on Pacific Records on July 1. Donovan says in it’s first week, the single was picked up by 11 stations around the nation including Country 103 in Kamloops, Country 107 in Vancouver as well as other sta-

tions in the Prairies and Maritimes. While Donovan records under her own name with a seven-piece band out of Vancouver, many people around the Okanagan know her as a key member of local cover band Donovan Sweet. Donovan says her personal musical style isn’t easy to categorize. “It’s always been slotted in the progressive country market, but it’s really quite crossover. It’s actually sort of like Americana or Southern rock…traditional country radio won’t play our stuff

because it’s too rocky and the rock stations often won’t play it because it’s too country,” Donovan told The View. Donovan moved to Peachland from Vancouver in 1994 and over the years has released two albums and a number of singles. “We’re getting great success with this song right now,” Donovan said. “It’s actually [named after] a location nearby Lumby. A young kid from Kelowna wrote it. He submitted it to us and we just loved it.”

Donovan says Sugar Lake is one of several singles leading up to the release of a third album later this year. Since its release last month, Donovan says the single has been getting airplay on both Q103 in Kelowna and Giant FM in Penticton. If all goes well, Donovan is hoping to tour England and Scotland in September to promote the single. If you’d like to hear Donovan Sweet perform live, you can catch them at the Waterfront Grill on August 12 and 19.

Peachy People: Elsie Parkinson Why did you choose to live in this town? We had friends living in Peachland whom we visited a lot and we liked the town environment after living in large cities across Canada. The more rural atmosphere impressed us. We have been here for 26 years and we still love Peachland, even though it is growing too fast to suit us. What has been your crowning achievement? I have several achievements that I consider “crowning”. First was graduating high school and earning my Associate of The Royal Conservatory (ARCT) diploma the year I turned 17. I started teaching piano and theory of music first in my parent’s home when I was 17 then joined the teaching staff at Alberta College in Edmonton. When my husband started university I opened my own studio and began playing pipe organ and training children’s choirs. We moved around a lot from coast to coast and in between. Everywhere we lived people would hear me playing the piano as they walked by our home and would ask me to teach their children. My reputation followed me to Peachland where I met three great vocalists. We formed a group called The Peachland Quatre, later becoming The Peach Tones. For about 10 years we performed concerts in Peachland, Summerland, Westbank and Kelowna. We raised approximately $30,000 for charities such as the food banks and seniors housing. Additionally, we raised all the money for the Clavinova electronic piano and protective storage case we presented to the community centre and placed in the hall. Our group was presented with the Mayor’s Special Award on that occasion. We were each presented with a “SS Beaver Medal” for our community service. Being married for 60 years, and counting, and being blessed with four beautiful daughters also ranks very high in my achievements. As well, I was honoured by jury selection of my painting Spiritual Aura for the art show Objects and Images in 1993, which was sponsored by the BC Arts Council. What would make Peachland a nicer community? Peachland has an enormous amount of cultural talent for a community of its size. There is a need for it to be nourished and more strongly supported by the elected council. Peachlanders are becoming more supportive of the arts but there still needs to be a great deal more interest generated in that area. The arts council has grown a great deal since it’s first meeting in our living room. Do you have a goal in life? To be able to play the piano and paint for a lot more years. If you won $50 million max lottery, what would you do with the money? Dream on!

If you were mayor of Peachland, what would you do? I’d ensure the 50 Plus Centre has more reliable heating and a better piano. If you were a fly, which wall in town would you like to inhabit? The council chamber wall during an in-camera council meeting. If you could fast forward the District of Peachland by 50 years, what can visualize? I visualize a vibrant and busy down town and beach area with an arts centre to showcase the works and talents of our community. A community is judged by its recognition of culture.

What is your favourite music? Classic piano and Broadway music. What is your favourite book? I have no favourite, but love to read good mysteries and spy stories. What is you favourite meal? Roast beef with veggies and peach pie.

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This week I was with some of the events I was involved in this Chief Robert Louie for the announcement week. of a construction project that will upgrade Just last week I attended the opening of a a number of homes on WFN lands. That huge new production facility in Okanagan means there will be a need for trades and Falls. Structurlam makes value added wood building supply products. More jobs, more products that are used here and around the sales, more economic growth. world. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re wondering what kind of An international meeting of private and Dr. John Brinkerhoff projects they do, think Richmond Olympic public sector transportation companies with skating ovalâ&#x20AC;Śthat breathtaking magnificent top people from around the world also took roof superstructure. 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ARTS & CULTURE

Byrd up next in Peachland Little Schoolhouse summer exhibition Peachland photographer to exhibit this weekend as part of summer series

Contributed Fine art photographer Christopher Byrd will be displaying both representative and abstract images for sale at an exhibition titled Down Under as part of the Peachland Little Schoolhouse summer series. Byrd’s photographic images depict exotic details Down Under from his 2011 tour of New Zealand and Australia. Most of his works offered for sale this year are wrap-around canvases,

some exploring the realm of the abstract so readily found in nature. Byrd has exhibited locally for the past seven years and is an annual exhibitor among Okanagan photographers at the Winfield ArtWalk. Much of his work can be viewed online at www.christopherbyrd.imagekind.com or www.digitalartokanagan.com. The Peachland Little Schoolhouse is located on Brandon Lane off 4th Street, and will be open Thursday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Boys and Girls Club to partner up with Players Calleigh Ellis Special to the Peachland View Are you a youth who loves to be in the spotlight? Or do you know a youth who enjoys costume design? If you are a youth who has any interest in theatre arts, join us from August 20 - 24, when Okanagan Boys and Girls Club will be partnering with the Peachland Players to put on a small production. Every day that week youth will meet at 4th Street Place from 10 a.m. to noon to rehearse and practice Patrick Bell Kathryn Robinson Joseph Jacoe their theater skills. If you are between the ages of 12 and 18 and are interested in participating or would like more information call Caleigh at 250-859-3893. • Personal Injury • Wills & Estates • Real Estate During the summer, especially in a summer Olympic year, we often see media and research attention given to specific segments of leisure programming. It is not • Civil Litigation • Family Law • Corporate Law unusual to find sports or outdoor pursuits getting more attention than arts and culture programs. 13211 N. Victoria Rd. P.O. Box 520, Summerland BC V0H 1Z0 However, it has been proven that participation in the arts is an effective route for personal growth, leading to enhanced confidence, skill-building and educational developments that can improve a young person’s social contacts and employability. To develop a sense of belonging and participate in the life of the community, youth must grow their capital. Participation in the arts is an effective route for personal growth, leading to enhanced confidence, skill-building, and educational developments that can improve one’s social contacts, employability, which will in turn grow their capital. More civically engaged youth who participate in art programs are more likely to show civic-minded behaviour than youth who did not, with comparatively high levels of volunteering, voting, and engagement with local or school politics. A study by the Small Town: Big Picture project found info@stonesisters.com Direct: 250-470-2075 it has clearly been the involvement of artists that has ! n o i s i v i www.stonesisters.com Office: 250-862-7675 D unleashed community aspirations and energy, creating elowna K t s e W an environment where trust, cooperation and motivand and tion are offered in abundance. Peachla The Stone Sisters Group is proud to Participation in the arts can also benefit a youth’s ® Amy Wiebe, REALTOR education. The Art Endowment of America found stuannounce the Grand Opening dents involved in sustained theatre arts (scene study, Amy Wiebe brings 8 years real of their Peachland and acting technique, dramatic or musical theatre producestate experience, negotiation tion) often show gains not only in reading proficiency, and marketing to the team. West Kelowna Division. but also in self-control, motivation and in empathy She has been a Peachland and tolerance for others. Their researchers found learnresident for the past 11 years ing in and through the arts contributes significantly Your Choice for Peachland Real Estate! and loves everything to improved critical thinking, problem posing, probPeachland has to offer. lem solving and decision-making. They also found it involves the communication, manipulation, interpretaNot intended to solicit properties currently listed for sale. tion, and understanding of complex symbols, similar 5236 Clarence Road 3728 Shaw Road #204-5300 Huston Road 125 Westside Road N to language and mathematics. Involvement in the arts has also been found to develop a youth’s imagination and judgment. Arts learning experiences can alter the attitudes of a youth toward themselves and each other. Being involved in expressive activity helps youth feel in touch MLS® 10050028 MLS® 10042487 MLS® 10041925 MLS® 10044282 with their real selves. It also adds excitement and joy A piece of Peachland Paradise Log Home with Spectacular Fantastic Lakeview Home to their lives, and arts related experiences have been Views $584,900 $429,900 Setting $399,900 $419,000 found to create an understanding of and appreciation for the arts that will lead them to participate more as adults.

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COMMUNITY

Rotarian Rotarians serve Klaus Mast up gourmet meal Peter Behnke photo

Margaret Sinclair Special to the Peachland View Rotarian Klaus Mast, who was acting as butler at the home of Frank and Lynn Engelhart last

Thursday, serves a chilled vichyssoise soup to the Engelharts and their guests. The Rotary cooks worked to create a sixcourse gourmet dinner for the winners of last December’s gourmet dinner raffle. The evening started

with a pre-dinner cocktail on the patio accompanied by curried sherry paté and prosciutto rolls stuffed with goat cheese and sundried tomatoes. Moving to the dining table, guests were served soup, followed by shrimp and avocado salad. Barbecued salmon with new potatoes, asparagus and buttered baby carrots were presented as the main course. A refreshing lemon soufflé was served for dessert and the evening ended with coffee and liqueurs. Diners savoured their food, and along with lots of conversation and laughter, the evening proved to be most enjoyable. The groceries were donated by Harry and Brenda Gough of IGA and the salmon and shrimps by Jonathan Crofts of Codfathers Seafood Market. Tickets for the next Rotary gourmet dinner raffle will be on sale in the fall.

Bylaw Beat Dale Zimmerman Special to the Peachland View The Fire & Life Safety and Smoke Control Regulatory Bylaw #1718,2007 Section 9.3 of the bylaw states that you cannot set fireworks off without a permit from the fire department. It is very easy to start a forest fire with fireworks. While not a bylaw, common sense says that if a homeowner lets dry grasses and other flammable materials build up on and around his property, it can become a fire hazard. Store your firewood as far away from the house as possible. It is a good idea to keep your grasses alive and well with a bit of water now and then. Even-numbered addresses can water on even-numbered days of the month and odd-numbered addresses on-odd days. If you require any assistance phone the office at 250-767-2647 or call me on my cell phone at 250212-2331.

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SPORTS & RECREATION

Okanagan Stay & Play If you’re looking for some activity or adventure this weekend, why not stay in the Okanagan area and be a tourist in your own backyard? You can avoid the traffic, still have fun, and maybe even try something new over the long weekend. Ziplining at ZipZone Adventure Park

Beat the heat on the lake this weekend by escaping up the mountain where the temperatures are a bit cooler. The highest ziplines in Canada are located right here in Peachland at ZipZone Adventure Park. Adrenaline junkies can criss-cross along 2.1 km of zip line over Deep Creek Gorge over six different ziplines. If you’re planning to go ziplining you should allow two-three hours to cross the canyon over all six lines and take part in the First Nations interpretive walk. The zipline pass also includes access to the puzzlearium, where people can cooperatively solve unique mechanical puzzles. The park offers a picnic area if guests feel like refueling with a packed lunch after their adventure. If you’d rather zip through the canyon at night, the park also offers night ziplining with a minimum group size of four. To get to the park, turn onto Princeton Avenue from Highway 97 drive 8 km up the road. After 6 km the paved road will turn into a gravel road. The park area is marked and the parking lot will be visible from the road so you won’t miss it. For more information visit www.zipzone.ca or call 1-855-947-9663. Okanagan ATV Tours

Okanagan ATV Tours is located on McDougald Road not far from ZipZone Adventure Park and the two Peachland companies offer a 10 per cent discount if you book a Rip and Zip combo package to try both activities. Okanagan ATV Tours operates all year round. The operators provide helmets, goggles, gloves and weather gear and an ATV safety and operation orientation with every tour. Okanagan ATV Tours offers two-hour, four-hour, and eight-hour tours. For more information visit okanaganatvtours.com or call 250-717-0733. Peachland Trekkers

line aspect, consider joining the Peachland Trekkers for a walk. Their next walk will take place in Summerland on August 8. Trekkers will meet up at the Peach Orchard Beach in Summerland at 7 p.m. before heading out on a circular Summerland Rotary walk. The walk goes north along Lakeshore drive towards Crescent Beach. It then follows the service road that goes up to the left. It links to Whitfield Road and follows Whitfield, Huddleston, Fosbery, Switchback, and Peach Orchard Roads before returning to Peach Orchard Park. Peachland Trekkers president Eric Hall says there is a small section of gravel track but the walk is on mainly paved roads and involves some hill climbing. Hall says the walk is 6 km and should take about 1 hour and 20 minutes to complete. To get there drive south on Highway 97 and turn left at the first traffic light in Summerland. Follow the road to the right and then left on Peach Orchard Road, heading toward Okanagan Lake. When you get close to the lake, turn right onto Lakeshore Road, and Peach Orchard Park will be on the left. For more information about the Peachland Trekkers call Eric Hall at 250-767-0318.

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2002 Volvo For Sale - 2002 Volvo V70XC, silver w/black leather, heated adjustable seats, keyless entry, a/c, am/fc, cd, w/doby prologic, sunroof, all season radials plus set of winter radials, retired and downsizing. Must sell. Call 778-479-4791

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 bonus if working until end of season. Contact Shaysutherland@ hotmail.com

Beijing FOR RENT

LOST & FOUND

For Rent 1 bdrm suite in newer home, quiet area. Private ground level entrance, patio, 180 degree lake view. Fireplace, mature quiet, N/S only. Call 250-767-9524

Lost Missing tabby cat - since July 15, from the Turner/Princeton Avenue corner. Call 250-767-6543

NOTICES

FOR SALE EMPLOYMENT

Phone: 250-767-2647 Fax: 250-767-3433 Web: www.peachland.ca 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC, V0H 1X7

THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS The District of Peachland is accepting applications for a Director of Operations Responsibilities include water supply and distribution systems, maintenance of roads, sanitary sewers, facilities and parks and supervision of capital works projects. The preferred candidate will have an engineering degree. Graduates from a technical institute in a program oriented toward municipal engineering or public works will be considered. In addition, a minimum of five years related experience at middle to senior management level in local government is required. A detailed job description can be found at www.peachland.ca. We offer excellent benefits and compensation policies that are fair, market competitive, and that motivate high performing employees. If you are committed to working in a manner that supports a respectful, healthy, and safe workplace, we invite you to apply. Please submit a letter of interest and detailed resume by 4:00 p.m. August 17, 2012 under confidential cover to: The Director of Corporate Services District of Peachland 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. VOH 1X7 E-mail: ppalmer@peachland.ca

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

Cherries For Sale U or I pick. 6095 Turner Ave. Call 250-767-9164 or 250-878-2009

Lawn Mower Mastercraft 5 hp gas lawn mower, in excellent condition, $125 cash. Call-767-9298

Peachland Farmers & Crafters Market

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

SERVICES

WANTED

Piano Lessons From a retired cruise line pianist. Materials and two lessons $60. More info. at www.pianomadepainless.com or call 250-7679059

Wanted

Massage Recharging yourself improves everything! 9am - 9pm. first massage 1/2 price. Call Chandra. 250-317-8188. www.masagebychandra.com

Lorraine Bergman of Johnston Meier Peachland Insurance is looking for pennies for a special project; they will be going out of circulation soon, but I am still willing to pay you for them! Please call me at 250-767-2500 at the office or on my cell, 250-215-8982 for either pickup or delivery!

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

Moving - Must Sell Pro Form 745 CS Quick Speed Treadmill, $150 obo; 6” fig tree, nic pot, $50; leather reclyner rocker, worn, very comfy, $50. Call 250-767-2131

Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship

Hay For Sale Hay avaliable in Peachland at the Homestead. Call 250-767-9231

Meets Monday at 7 p.m. (closed meeting) and Friday at 8 p.m. (open meeting).

PERSONALS

Call 250-763-5555 for more info.

GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale 6324 Topham Place Fri - Sun, Aug. 3 - 5 8am - 3pm Sofa, loveseat, diningroom table & buffet, quilters F.Q.s, 1988 Cougar XL and a lot more

Garage Sale 6446 Mack Road Sat. & Sun, Aug 4 & 5 8am - 1pm A little of everything, including a dog kennel, outdoor furniture & Christmas items

Moving Sale #19-6711 Hwy 97 South, Antler Beach Estates Fri., Sat. & Sun. Aug. 3-5 9am-3pm Everything must go! Something for everyone including household furnishinges, yard furniture, tools, and even the house!

LOST & FOUND Found By Pincushion Park, two pairs of ladies eyeglasses, one with a neck string. Call 250-767-2681 to claim

SERVICES Painting Services Residential or commercial, New construction or repaint. Interior or exterior. Call G. C. Contracting for a free estimate. 250-767-2701 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, 250-767-6603 or 250-718-0641. Worksafe BC Insured.

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

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”

WHY BUY LOCAL?

Why did you choose to live here? What keeps you here? Local businesses help give our community ~ it’s one-of-a-kind personality!

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Peachland Service Directory

Beijing 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

Jazel Homes

You Deserve The Best

Quality Custom Homes

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

Peter Price Paddle Canada Level 2 Kayak Instructor

"One call does it all"

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Call... LEE THE PLUMBER For all your plumbing needs: • Hot Water Tanks • New Construction • Water Filtration Systems

• Plumbing Renovations • Heating Systems

• Roofing • New • Re-Roofs • Repairs

Certified Plumber & Gas Fitter

250-767-6018

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

SERVING PEACHLAND FOR 16+ YEARS

renovation & remodeling

Still time to book your deck & rail renovation

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

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

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

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Drop off and Pick-up service available within Peachland

250-767-6615 5866A Beach Avenue, Peachland

Property & Strata Management Services

Westside Curb Appeal Inc.

250-801-3521

Peachland’s own full service automotive facility at “The Old Garage”

4437 - 3rd Street, Peachland, BC

Your agent Dave Collins “local service, superior results”

www.davecollins.ca

Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty 5878 E. Beach Avenue Peachland BC

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Food for the Soul: A lovesome thing planting. My garden is becoming a ‘lovesome thing’; no rose plot, but maybe the sole rose on the property will be translated into my front garden in the fall. I have no fringed My Garden pool, but in time there will be a A garden is a lovesome thing, fountain in my knot garden and God wot! I definitely plan on a fern’d grot! Rose plot, Well, at least several ferns under Fringed pool, our century-old acacia tree. Fern’d grot— Just over a year ago I knew The veriest school something had to be done about Of peace; and yet the fool the barren, weedy, gritty, sort of Contends that God is not— Not God! in gardens! when the eve grassy lawn that was my front yard. And so a gardener/designer is cool? was contacted and we talked about Nay, but I have a sign; ‘Tis very sure God walks in mine. my dreams for this space between the house and the street. An oasis Thomas Edward Brown of green was my need and I was It’s funny how we remember hoping that planting might begin words of songs, hymns, poems that in the fall of 2011, but all the irwe were taught as children, but did rigation people were busy closing not often consciously try to memo- down other people’s lines. So, afrize at the time. Yet something trig- ter renting a machine to scoop up gers a memory and up the words the sod and packing it away to the float quite unbidden, and surpris- composting at the dump, we setingly often whole. It was the first tled for placing a truckload of soil four lines of this Victorian poem in the pattern of the new garden that floated up into my conscious beds, waiting for spring this year. We then set into poring over nuthoughts this morning as I weeded merous gardening magazines. and turned over soil ready for more By the time the cross-country jaunt to Toronto Peachland’s was completed at the end of June, most of the Professionals irrigation lines were in. July has Beach Ave been a month of joyously buying

Rev. Elaine Diggle Peachland United Church Special to the Peachland View

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

Health

Medical Clinic

trees, shrubs and plants. Weeding vast areas of the about to be planted beds (the rains of June saw great forests of weeds appearing) has been one of my Monday activities and today was no exception. By now all but one of the beds are mulched, even though there are still many areas to be planted. At first I was really anxious to get everything planted ASAP, but the garden is teaching me patience and the joy of anticipating just what else might want to be planted in particular places. There will be more trees and shrubs, perennials, bulbs and ferns to be planted in the fall along with shifting a few gems from a couple of old beds on the other side of the house to the front. Over the years more treasures will be added. Maybe a fig tree? But back to Thomas Brown’s poem, which I first learned a lifetime ago, when I was 12. This garden is indeed becoming a lovesome place. Neighbours stop to comment on progress, but more than that it is a place of peace and joy and green. Even in its beginnings it is a place that feeds the soul; when I look out my window onto it as I type, it refreshes and calms me. “The veriest school of peace; and yet the fool contends that God is not—Not God! in gardens! when the eve is cool? Nay, but I have a sign; ‘Tis very sure God walks in mine.”

FAMILY PRACTICE

Walk-In

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

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

ARTIST, ELSIE PARKINSON will be the “ARTIST-in- HOUSE” at the Peachland “LITTLE SCHOOL HOUSE” 1898 BRANDON LANE (off 4th St.) on August 9th through August 11th from 11am-4pm and Sunday, August 12th from 1pm to 4pm. She invites one and all to view her paintings and visit while she paints. Elsie will demo small paintings if requested.

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 August 5, 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”

Join us on Sunday! Derrick Hamre, Lead Pastor Worship Service joining with the Westbank Campus for the Summer 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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COMMUNITY | DIVERSIONS

Got UFO’s? Get them ready to enter in the fall fair Margaret Martin Special to the Peachland View You know what a UFO is. It’s that needlework project you started when your granddaughter was born. The fact that she is in high school and the project is still unfinished makes it, by definition, a perfect unfinished object or UFO! The 93rd Peachland Fall Fair is a little over a month away. That’s plenty of time to finish your beautiful projects to enter into Needlework Section C. There is a category for everyone - quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, toys, tatting, and rug making. There is also a category for entries that showcase this year’s theme, “a treasure chest of Peachland’s best”. One expert quilter will judge the quilt categories and an expert in needle arts will judge all other categories. They will offer positive feedback to make this a fun experience.

Are you interested in learning a new needlework skill? During the two-day fair, women will demonstrate needlework arts including knitting, embroidery, and crochet. The Peachland Quilters will present a large display of quilts and will have ongoing demonstrations. It is these women who have made the beautiful first prize for the draw so be sure to buy tickets either from each section head, IGA, Save-On-Foods, or at the fair. Go to www.peachlandfallfair.ca for information about the sections (there is even one for youth), the entry rules and regulations and schedule of events. You can also pick up a booklet at Ace Hardware, Peachland Pharmacy or the Peachland Chamber of Commerce. So finish that UFO and enter into the fun! The Peachland Fall Fair will take place on September 8 and 9 at the Peachland Community Centre. See you at the fair!

Finding kindness in a special place Vicki Warner Special to the Peachland View Peachland is a special place. Hordes of tourists every summer confirm its popularity as a wonderful holiday destination. The ever-changing beauty of the lake, the blueness of the sky, the sun-kissed beaches, and the quaint little downtown rival any other places of loveliness in the world. Peachland is a special place. Wake up early some morning and go down to the lovely walkway along the beach. You will be amazed to see how many other souls are busy enjoying the ambience of the day. Beavers swim (yes, there is a reason for those huge tree trunks being encased in wire mesh) and raven calls echo across the still water of the lake. Every morning, at the same time, one of our precious paramedics walks by to the fire station carrying his lunch kit and a special cup of coffee. It is amazing how just seeing him makes one thankful for those who work to keep us, our homes, and the whole community safe. Walkers occupy the walkway, many in groups, enjoying laughter and sometimes intense conversation. Peachland is a special place. But even special places have dark clouds that descend from time to time. When they come from weather we accept them with interest, and even gratitude for the sake of our plants. But the clouds that come from social misbehaviour cause real emotional distress. I was sad and even embarrassed to hear business owners, new to our community, would have major, expensive plant decorations stolen during

the night from their place of business. Peachland is a special place. Trust is high on our list of worthwhile social values. Kindness is another one. Kudos to the kind person who donated two replacement baskets of flowers to those same business owners after their loss. Perhaps we all need a jolt at times to make us more active in community kindness to each other. Peachland is indeed a very special place. Perhaps the greatest wellspring of sincere kindness to others in our community may be found at our small but mighty Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC). Nineteen community programs run out of the PWC. More than 100 volunteers give of their time and expertise to the community. We know they are but a small number of the truly kind people in our town. Writing this article made me think how much fun it might be to really realise how many random acts of kindness occur each week in Peachland. Have you got a story about an act of kindness you received this week? Phone the Wellness Centre at 250-767-0141 and report it! Reporters will be entered in a draw each week, and you may be lucky enough to receive a free Sunday breakfast starting in September. Your story may be profiled in the Peachland View. You can email us at wellnesscentre@shaw.ca, visit us at peachlandwellnesscentre.ca or check us out on Facebook. We’re there for you. Peachland is a special place. Let us all focus on helping each other with random acts of kindness.

HOROSCOPES: ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Sometimes as challenging as life can be, you take chances and push yourself further, Aries. This could prove a week to do some risk-taking and exploring new ideas.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Arguments can quickly turn stressful, Leo. So try your best to avoid any confrontations this week and your body will thank you. Unresolved issues could pop up.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 It could take a lot to raise your ire this week, Taurus. However, if your mood is already set to simmer, you may have a full-blown boiling over at the slightest taunt.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 You are overly focused on the minute details of the things you do, Virgo. But somehow the bigger picture has escaped your perusal lately. Remedy that this week.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 It is easy to bury something and ignore it, Gemini, but it’s not always easy to face a problem headon. Make an effort to figure out issues that keep recurring in your life.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Your curiosity could get the best of you this week, Libra. You may end up delving into things that are better left unturned. Take a step back and find a new focus.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Take a few moments to focus on your future, Cancer, rather than just what needs to be done in the present. Open your mind to real long-term goals.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Don’t set yourself up for frustration, Scorpio. Avoid any people who cause you conflict and any activities that bring you grief. Enjoy yourself instead.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Disrespectful talk 5. Capital of Yemen 9. Identifying tag 14. Stare impertinently 15. Cain and __ 16. Old saying of a general truth 17. A beloved person 18. Job or chore 19. Fuse 20. Allergy medications 23. Grant life-time employment 24. Local area network 25. Conducted 26. In an angry way 31. Vast plains of N. Argentina 35. Teeter-totter 36. Independent ruler 37. Pig meat (alt. sp.) 38. Birchbark and dugout 41. Loss of coordination 43. 74801 OK 45. Highest playing card 46. Scottish cap 47. Molten rocks 51. Meissner effect machine 56. Wraps hay or cotton 57. One of the Greats 58. Carbonated soft drink 59. Forearm bones 60. Esau’s descendants (Bible) 61. Small integers 62. A man’s facial hair 63. Finished 64. Affirmative! (slang) CLUES DOWN 1. Pop 2. Keeps records or accounts

3. List of candidates 4. Small European finch 5. Scorns through ridicule 6. Degraded 7. Bird shelter 8. Opposite of acid 9. Layered pieces 10. Arabian Gulf 11. Naked 12. Scrambled or poached 13. The sheltered side 21. Hawaiian dance 22. 4th planet from the sun 27. C6H12N3OP insect sterilant 28. Pickerel genus 29. Georgian monetary unit 30. Urban gym 31. Large muscles of the chest 32. Indian wet nurse 33. 1/60 of an ancient talent 34. Ship’s bow 39. Went into 40. Scorch the surface 41. The academic world 42. Tupinambis nigropunctatus 44. A master of ceremonies 45. Bird’s embryonic sac 48. Hatfield’s enemy 49. Turn away from sin 50. European sole genus 51. Selling at reduced prices 52. Longest forearm bone 53. Anjou or bartlett 54. Annual mass calendar 55. Skin inflammation 56. Guy (slang)

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SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, although you didn’t think things could get much busier, this week you will find more on your plate. Don’t be overly concerned. There will be time to get things done. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 More enjoyable things are on the horizon, Capricorn, and you could find yourself distracted by so many enjoyable activities. Try to schedule one per week. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 No one can solve your conflicts better than you, Aquarius. Although your options seem to be a little stifled as of late, you’ll find the way to impart changes. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 The planets are giving you the cosmic go-ahead to get things done, Pisces. So don’t delay your actions any longer.

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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$349,000 • 6132 Wilson Ave Huge reduction! This is an excellent buy. Wonderful quiet area, sweeping lake views from Kelowna to Penticton, grade level entry, 3 bdrms, 2 full baths, .27 acre private fenced yard, gardeners dream with grapes etc., U/G irrigation, detached single garage, some updates include laminate floors, kitchen has all new white appliances fridge & MLS®10046667 stove different than photo’s, covered back deck.

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3366 Glencoe Road Great location with winery as neighbour! 1980’s renovated into modern day gem! .90 acre lot w/pool now boasts top quality finishings throughout: hardwood, slate, granite, tile, new cabinetry. Media, family & games rooms, large master w/5 pc ensuite, detached 1 bed legal suite! MLS®10045195

#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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5305 Bradbury Street, Peachland - 3 bedroom custom built West Coast Architecture home, beautifully decorated with big Okanagan lake views, a must see, a great family home.

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#11 - 5371 Princeton Avenue, Peachland - Beautiful mobile home with stunning Okanagan Lake & mountain views, two decks (one covered), landscaped yard, priced well below assessed value of $78,400, a must see!

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Couple of minutes from future Ponderosa golf clubhouse!! 5827 Victoria Street, Peachland 2800 s.f. developed in this 4 bedroom, 3 full bath entry-level home with 9’ ceilings up and down. Morning sun, lake view 20’x10’ balcony over finished double attached garage. Great landscaping with lots of cedar garden areas, fruit trees and feature backyard waterfall built into the hillside. A bright large, open dream kitchen and eating area. Huge, quiet master bedroom with ensuite bath. Lower area has separate entry, large open family/exercise room, bedroom, 4 pc. bath and large sauna room. A/C and irrigation.

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Open House, Sun. Aug. 5 1-3pm 4244 Beach Avenue, Peachland - Fabulous views from every room in this substantially renovated home situated on a large semi-waterfront lot in beautiful downtown Peachland. You choose...investment property, B&B, vacation home rental, or a great family home. 5bdrms, 4 w/ensuites, and all have fabulous views. Don’t forget, full basement, w/triple tandem garage, plus RV parking & large work shop. High-end finishings throughout, granite counter top in the island kitchen & dining room with built in cabinet, s/s appliances, hardwood floors & much, much more. This home when finished will be approx. 6,000sq. ft. offering many options for the buyer. For more info. on this fine property please call Bryon, 250-863-1282. Measurements are approx. Please verify if important.

5973 Victoria Street, Peachland – Beautiful Cozy 3 bedroom home with peek a boo lake view, nicely landscaped, air conditioning, fish pond, RV parking, clean-out & hookup, fruit trees & garden, nicely upgraded, detached garage/ workshop, gas fireplace & stove, a must see.

$349,000

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5928 Victoria Street - Large .41 acre Lakeview Lot in Peachland with gentle slope ready for your dream home overlooking Okanagan Lake.

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(250) 863-1282

484 Maxwell - Beautiful rural setting, 11.58 acres, Jack Creek adjacent to the property, artisan well on site, very private, great site to build a new private home. Only 10 min from downtown Peachland.

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5 yr fixed 3.09% 10 yr fixed 3.89% 5 yr variable (Prime – 0.10%) 2.90%

6152 Sanderson Avenue - Beautiful 18.26 acres in Peachland, 180 degrees lake view from Kelowna to Penticton! Zoned A1, subdivision potential with new zoning or an excellent holding property. Small farmhouse & well. Vendor may also consider selling 50% of property (9 acres) subject to subdividing & price negotiation.

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MLS®10052060

250-826-2047 5878E Beach Avenue

Larry Guilbault Peachland, BC VOH 1X7

Private Lakeside Home 3862 Beach Ave - Beautiful and inviting semi lakeshore home at quiet end of Beach Ave. Wonderfully perched above Beach Ave for privacy and fabulous close up lakeviews. Craftman style rebuild in 1996 with open concept design, post and beam flare with oak accents.

Website: www.kelownaokanaganrealestate.com

$1,995,000

$63,000

Some conditions apply. Rates may change at any time.

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

See pictures on my website MLS®10049260

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

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

Dave Collins 250-870-1444

www.davecollins.ca dcollins@coldwellbanker.ca

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

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