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AUGUST 10, 2012 NEWS

Joanne Layh Editor, Peachland View

Thieves target district toilets The public toilets along Beach Avenue have been the target of recent acts of theft and vandalism, district staff say.

“Apparently they’re taking the toilet paper. The toilet paper will be replaced at 9 a.m. or whenever the janitors are in and by afternoon the next day, at least one is gone,” operations clerk Linda Nicholas said. “I kept getting reports that there was no toilet paper in the washrooms.”

Nicholas says the problem seems to be happening mostly at the museum washrooms but there have been incidents at the toilets by Swim Bay and in some instances the toilet paper dispensers have been broken.

Nicholas says the theft and vandalism incidents seems to be happening between morning and mid-afternoon.

“Sometimes they take it all. Sometimes they break the toilet paper holder. Sometimes they leave one. We’ve gone through a lot of toilet paper,” Nicholas said.

Stolen boats Last weekend Kelowna RCMP discovered and seized two boats believed to have been stolen. In both instances the Hull Identification Number (HIN) on the boat appeared to have been altered.

The first seizure happened on Saturday afternoon, when RCMP checked a black F23 Tomcat at the Eldorado boat launch in Kelowna and found its HIN altered. They also found the corresponding trailer had no visible Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Later in the week, the boat was confirmed to have been stolen from a Kelowna boat dealership in 2008. RCMP Cst. Kris Clark says the boat and trailer together were valued at $85,000 new.

As a result, a 31-year-old Surrey man has been released on a Promise to Appear for Court next month.

A second boat was seized on Sunday afternoon after Kelowna RCMP and the Integrated Gang Task Force stopped a Dodge Ram pulling a boat also believed to be stolen.

Cst. Clark says both investigations are ongoing.

RCMP say beware of scams Kelowna RCMP are warning residents of a recent resurgence in service scams and money transfer requests.

RCMP Cst. Kris Clark says the most recently reported scams are the antivirus software scam and credit card interest rate reduction scam.

The antivirus software scam works like this: Someone promises to repair your computer over the internet by either installing software or remote accessing your computer. By doing this, the scammer is able to access your personal information such as user names, passwords, bank account information and identity information.

With the credit card interest rate reduction scam, someone impersonating a financial institution claims to negotiate with credit card companies to lower your interest rate. The scammer convinces people to pay for this phoney service, but in actuality the scammer has no ability to reduce your interest rate.

For more information about current scams visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website at www. antifraudcentre.ca

Ponderosa show home

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Ponderosa gears up for grand opening of the community’s first show home Joanne Layh Editor, Peachland View Peachland residents will get a firsthand chance to see how the Ponderosa community is developing when Treegroup hosts the grand opening of their first show home next month.

Treegroup chairman and CEO Norm Porter says the show home will be finished by September 1 in time for a grand opening launch sometime in the first half of next month.

The show home is the first of 69 townhouses in The Trails, the first phase of the massive development that will eventually include over 2,000 housing units, a golf course, a winery, and other amenities.

“The first product being sold is a townhouse complex that sits right where the old club house was,” Porter told The View. “Anybody that was in the old clubhouse can imagine the view – it’s spectacular.

The land is terraced up into three terraces so of the 69 units, maybe half a dozen of them don’t have a view of the lake.”

Porter says at 1,503 square feet the show home is actually one of their smaller units. The development has been taking presales since spring and will begin the foundations for more houses in the coming weeks.

“Our market is interesting. We’re seeing about 60 per cent of the buyers right now being local – local being Okanagan,” Porter said.

Porter says of their presale buyers, 15 per cent are from Vancou-

ver, 15 per cent are from Alberta, and the remaining 10 per cent are from other places such as Merritt, Prince George, and Toronto.

“Importantly, it’s a project where by far the majority are primary residents – local. When we looked at this project, we got involved because it was what I would refer to as an infill project. It’s in Peachland. It’s in a community as opposed to if you look at Predator Ridge. By far the majority doesn’t live there. It’s empty in the winter,” Porter said, adding that many others are also a bit in the middle of nowhere. “They’re certainly not in the centre of a community like Ponderosa.”

Porter says attracting local sales has been very important for the project. “I think that all that has certainly turned out true. This is the first time we’ve actually gone out to market and it’s right on the button. We’ve had studies done, real estate analysis and real estate appraisals, and they all said we’d have 60 per cent local market and we do so that’s great. It’s turning out to be what it should be.”

While Treegroup will be launching their show home next month and plan to continue building homes and infrastructure through fall, the real grand opening for the community is slated for July 1, 2013 when the golf course and winery are scheduled to launch.

Porter says they’ve had verbal approval on the location of the winery itself and they are now in the process of surveying the boundaries of the vineyard.

“The winery building itself – the actual winery where they make wine - will be attached to the golf clubhouse, so it’s very unique anywhere. I think there may be a few like that in California, I don’t know of one, but I know there is none in the Okanagan,” Porter said. “They both overlook just an incredible view over the eighteenth fairway and the Okanagan Lake.

It’s right front and centre. It makes for a challenging design too because on the one hand you’ve got operating the clubhouse with pro shop and carts everywhere and on the other hand you actually need a crush pad, some type of loading dock and storage facilities so it was neat to put two uses like that together, but they’re both Okanagan lifestyle. It goes together and there is a lot of energy that one will get from the other.”

Porter says a single family display home for the next phase of housing will also be ready for the July 1 grand opening.

“We’re really a lot closer than it looks unless you come up and have a tour. This project because it is out of site and because it is on a flat bench, there are very few residents who see a lot of activity other than what they saw on the highway. I just know that every day there is someone working on that site,” Porter says. “When we launch in the beginning of September you’re going to see other foundations being put in, you’re going to have the grass being put in, you’re going to have Road B and the rest of the infrastructure being put in – all that will be underway.”

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NEWS

Boaters, kayakers needed Man caught after Beach Ave. for Rattlesnake Island Swim drunken hit and run accident Joanne Layh Editor, Peachland View At least 65 people have already registered to participate in this year’s Rattlesnake Island Swim but alongside all those swimmers there will need to be boats with people to help guide them along. That’s why the recreation department is hoping that more people will come forward this week to volunteer in Saturday’s race.

“We are always looking for volunteers but we are especially looking for volunteer kayakers and power boats to help patrol the water and bring swimmers across the lake. If people have a powerboat we would love to hear from them,” Cressman said.

If you’re an early riser, have a boat with enough lifejackets for everyone

on board, and would like to volunteer to help with the swim, contact recreation coordinator Pelma Haffenden at 250-767-2133. Boat volunteers will receive a free t-shirt and a complimentary breakfast after the race.

Both the 3.1K and 7K races will conclude at Swim Bay, as has been the case in previous years.

While the swim remains the same, this year the recreation department began offering swim clinics to help participants prepare in advance. Recreation clerk Nicole Cressman says at least 10 people registered for the clinics.

The swim will take place on Saturday, August 11. The 7K swim will begin at Swim Bay at 7 a.m. while the 3.1K swim will start from Rattlesnake Island at approximately 7:30 a.m.

Joanne Layh Editor, Peachland View A drunken Calgary man spent an evening in Kelowna cells after being caught for a hit and run crash in downtown Peachland last Monday.

West Kelowna RCMP were called to Beach Avenue and Todd Road just before 8 p.m., where an Alberta man driving an Audi Q7 had apparently collided with several cars after speeding through Peachland while intoxicated.

RCMP say witness reports indicate the man hit multiple vehicles before trying to flee on foot. However, before the man could get away, several passersby apprehended the man and held him until police arrived at the scene.

The 35-year-old Alberta man, who was vacationing in the Kelowna area,

was alone in the vehicle at the time of the incident.

“It was miraculous no one was injured as a result of this incident,” West Kelowna RCMP Cpl Barbara Holley said.

After being apprehended, the man was taken to the West Kelowna RCMP Detachment where he confessed to consuming “a large quantity of alcohol” before the crash. After initially indicating he would provide breath samples, the man later refused to blow.

Once sober, the vacationer was released on a Promise to Appear for Court at a later date.

RCMP say the investigation is ongoing and are asking anyone with information about the incident who has not already spoken with police to contact West Kelowna RCMP Cst Kent Hall at 250-768-2880.

Extreme heat causes Highway 97C motor vehicle fire Joanne Layh Editor, Peachland View B.C. Day traffic got off to a bad start in the Okanagan when an overheated vehicle caught fire on the Connector,

shutting down westbound traffic entirely for an hour.

The incident happened at 11:37 a.m. on Monday morning, about 2 kilometers east of Brenda Mines on Highway 97C.

At the time of the incident, the vehicle was travelling westbound on the highway. No one in the overheated Cadillac was injured, but the burning vehicle did cause both westbound traffic lanes to close until the fire went down enough

for one lane to open, West Kelowna RCMP Cpl Amanda Jones said.

The second lane of traffic was closed for several hours until the vehicle cooled down enough to be safely towed.

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AUGUST 10, 2012

OPINION

Peek into the Past

If we had a time machine

S

eeing Karla Homolka relaxing in the Caribbean in a nice house with her three children is a continual reminder of how wrong our justice system really is (or was).

We can only hope our lawmakers learned a lesson from that travesty of justice in 1993.

The parents of murdered teens Leslie Mahaffy and Kristen French have to suffer every time they see Homolka’s face on TV or in print. (She was recently tracked down in Guadeloupe by a reporter.)

Homolka served 12 years in jail for her role in the rape, sodomy and murder of the two girls.

Not many people know that Mahaffy was kidnapped while locked out of the house by her mother because she defied her curfew.

Prosecutors appeared hasty to convict killer Paul Bernardo when they struck a deal with Homolka to testify against him. She claimed she was forced to participate in the girls’ sexual torture, but the videotapes (discovered after the deal was made) showed a different story, portraying Homolka as a willing participant.

In such a high profile murder case with such extreme circumstances, the Crown should have been able to void the deal and try Homolka for the monster she really was.

Give us a time machine and we’d go back and place that horrific evidence in the prosecutors’ hands before the deal was struck. But if we only had one chance at this time machine, we’d set it one hour before each girl was kidnapped to warn the parents of the horror in waiting.

Homolka should not be a free woman today; she should be languishing in jail like Bernardo.

We can’t fathom how she’s going to tell her children that she took part in killing two young girls and helped a sick man rape her sister, who died after choking on her own vomit. How could Homolka even have children after those deeds?

How can she face them? Will she be forgiven?

Time will tell.

Perhaps everyone would be better served if no one ever mentioned her name again. Homolka would love that so she could finally escape scrutiny and live the rest of her days in the sunny Caribbean.

But have faith, the justice system is on your side.

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Parking garage wanted in the future I am an ex- Peachland resident from 1994 to 2008.

I volunteered at the first tourist/Chamber of Commerce office. Parking was a problem then and it has not improved.

Back then many visitors just drove through (complaints were received while working at the tourist office).

I don’t know how businesses survive when there is

no parking for customers.

When is a parking garage going to be built? It is long overdue.

What about the area at the end of Second Avenue?

It would not block any view and would definitely be appreciated by all who come to beautiful Peachland.

I sure hope there is something built in the future.

Nancy Campbell, Westbank

Don’t worry, it would never happen Peachland residents have no need to fear a casino going anywhere into Peachland. I have handled the legal affairs of casino and bingo hall owners for 30 years in the interior of B.C. B.C. Lottery Corp licenses and regulated gaming in B.C. and the trend for the last 10 years has been towards fewer but larger casinos, in cities where there is a year-round high volume gaming population. A minimum of 500 parking stalls and 40,000 square feet of

gaming space is required. Proximity to an existing casino (Kelowna) only 20 km away in the same market is a non-starter. Even if TNI wanted to apply for a license (and they have clearly denied that), they would not have a chance at getting one. The last time BCLC put a small casino into a seasonal location was many years ago in Wells (near Barkerville) and that failed and was shut down shortly after.

Peter Warner, Peachland

A message for summer school teachers This summer, a close friend of mine decided to take summer school classes. I believe she truly was ready for it, but it made her very busy. It made me more of a hindrance and distraction than her friend, and so our friendship fell apart. A thought that has troubled me every day since is I probably no longer deserve to be her friend.

Teachers, please allow me to say this: be mindful of your students.

Susan Valentine Group Publisher

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Be mindful of the fact that they have friends who care about them. Be mindful of the fact that fitting an entire course load (let alone two) in the course of five weeks is no small feat. Be mindful of the fact that they need help. Be friends to your students; talk to them and encourage them. Above all, please make sure that each and every one of them is doing okay and well, especially my former friend.

Daryl Dela Cruz, Surrey

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OPINION

New TNI property will be welcome downtown

Letters continued from Page 4

I personally support and applaud the efforts of Steve Allison and TNI in their endeavours to develop their property in what I am sure will be a welcome change to our downtown. For those who would like to complain and not put their money where their mouth is,

I understand that Beaverdell has some historic buildings on their main street and probably some affordable housing too! No offense to any Beaverdellians.

Carolyn Cartier, Peachland (resident and downtown business owner)

Beloved bird is back at home safe and sound I am so grateful to the woman who found my white-faced pied male cockatiel, Mickey at the Peachland Farmers Market on Sunday, July 15 and took him to Parrot Island right away. Mickey escaped from me on Friday, July 13 about 5:30 p.m. in the Lower Glenrosa, Westbank area. I thank God for guiding and protecting Mickey on his journey to

Peachland. I am grateful to Ray and Valerie at Parrot Island for contacting me and for taking such good care of Mickey.

Mickey was in perfect condition after his ordeal. And I am also thankful the Kelowna SPCA gave Parrot Island my phone number. Mickey is truly a miracle bird!

Katherine Dombowsky, Westbank

Very disappointed with PRA Today we received an email from the Peachland Residents Association (PRA) showing a projection of the new [TNI] building proposed for Beach Avenue. This elevation is totally out of proportion, with the building shown extending about halfway down the next block. We have sent the following reply: Sorry, this elevation is very misleading. There is already a three-storey building in this location and while the new building may be larger, it is also much more aesthetically pleasing. The existing hotel is an eyesore and very likely a firetrap. Let’s encourage sustainable new development in Peachland along with the employment opportunities offered. I for one am getting very disappointed in the PRA always looking at the bad side of things. Lets try to encourage controlled growth instead of rejecting everything out of hand. Things are going to change! At least with this development we have someone who already has an investment in the community.

Jim and Marilyn Dodd, Peachland

End the suicide races Your article about ending extreme horse racing was published in your August 3 paper. On the night of August 3, I was camping at the Omak Stampede Grounds Campground. I saw a horse drown on a practice run for the suicide race. It made me and my family sick to see how these horses are forced down a steep hill, and even if they make it to the bottom they can drown in the river below. 23 horses have died in the last 30 years in Omak.

If a human being wants to participate in something called a “suicide race”, they can make that choice and deal with the consequences. But a horse is an innocent creature that needs to be protected. How come animal abuse is acceptable as long as it is classified as a “rodeo?”I will not be returning to Omak until the suicide race ends and I urge others to think twice before supporting these barbaric events.

Katie Rogers, West Kelowna

Just drive safely out there Scale is too big for Peachland Being a victim of a terrible rear-ending while I was stopped at a red light changed my life in so many ways. I want to say thank you to all the RCMP officers who will be looking out for these types of drivers. I have to say, every time I drive off to work I feel like I’m taking my life in my hands. The only times I have felt safe is when I was lucky

enough to see a police car and get in behind him/her. These drivers seem to behave when the police are around. This tells me they know it is wrong, but don’t seem to care. Really, take it easy out there. It is just not worth it and what can happen to innocent people and families. Please drive safe.

John Roumanas, West Kelowna

Current building couldn’t look worse, but a new parkade would be nice This is just a thought regarding the proposed development of the Edgewater Inn and parking issues.

Would it not resolve most of the problems if TNI built a two-storey parkade?

The second level would be for residents of the building use only.

The ground level would be for public use only.

TNI would be allowed to fund this parkade.

To be honest, the proposed development and parkade could not look any worse than the property does at this present time.

Rumours of a casino on the proposed development should not be allowed.

Maureen Pinder, Peachland

In reply to my comments regarding the development of the Edgewater Inn and Aegean Grill, I was told, “It is just a concept. It is incorporated into the Beach Avenue Neighbourhood Plan (a component of the OCP) and the TNI building must be consistent with its guidelines and principles”.

I was then invited to attend the Advisory Planning Committee (APC) meeting held after the zoning had been approved. Taking the above comments on board and wishing to contribute in a constructive informed manner, I took it upon myself to do some research. I contacted two professionals for an impartial opinion concerning the design, one of whom participated in the charrette. Both of these professionals would qualify for a seat on the mayors peer review panel. One is a professor from the UBC School of Architecture and Landscape Design, the other a prominent local architect. From their advice I was able to form my own opinion that it [the proposed TNI building] would need modifications to adhere to the intent of the charrette, which is to retain the unique village character of Peachland.

One went on to say the only way the public or council can assess the true magnitude of the project in comparison to the surroundings buildings is to have elevation drawings made up illustrating this.

I arranged to have these drawn up and have since sent them to the mayors peer review panel. After seeing how large this building is against the existing buildings and what a huge impact it will have on downtown Peachland, I can see why both architects came to this conclusion.

I want to see Peachland developed and have nothing against TNI. It is great they want to invest here and I fully understand their building has to be functional.

However, on such an important project that will change the face of Peachland, the council should have told the developer at the very beginning, before he had even drawn up plans, that they would need to be given a clear picture of exactly what it will look like in relation to existing buildings by having a scale model constructed and an elevation study drawing produced. This should then have been presented to both council, the public, and an independent peer review panel in order for them to make an informed judgement and make recommendation as deemed necessary, before any approval was given.

Gillian Evans, Peachland

You’re better off to stay in town sometimes...

A recent visit to an out of town car dealership to have my car serviced brought me face to face with suspicion and confusion.

About four months previously I had taken the car into the same dealership for an oil change. At that time the receptionist and I engaged in a comedy of errors. She asked if I wanted the filters changed. I replied, “Only if necessary,” to which she said, “Oh, you want the filters changed.”

I’m not sure what part of “if” she didn’t understand, so I rephrased my request to, “I don’t want the filters changed unless it’s necessary.” I ought to have known better. Clearly if she couldn’t handle an “if” how was I to expect her to handle “unless?”

So she came back with, “Oh, you don’t want the

filters changed.” See what I mean?

To break the impasse, I told her I didn’t want the filters changed. That settled it for me until she returned later with my keys to announce that the filters all needed changing but based on my request, none had been changed.

I drove home without incident and returned 8,000 kilometres later to have another oil change (the car, not me). Wary of any confusing requests and discussion, I told the receptionist I wanted the oil changed and added when the mechanic did so he was to change the filters and to put the old filters in a plastic bag in the car. Convinced that I would be deprived of another $100 for the filters, I settled back to read the paper and assorted magazines while the car was being

subjected to an oil and filter change. Thirty minutes later, the receptionist returned my keys and informed me that none of the filters needed changing and they were all clean.

I said nothing except “thank you” and left wondering how the filters, dirty 8,000 kilometres ago, were now suddenly and astonishingly clean and could withstand another 8,000 kilometres. I also wondered how often I have paid for the replacement of ghost filters.

What mysterious forces were at work to save me the expense? I’m still not sure, but have decided that next time I’ll take my car to someone I can trust.

Good luck with your car service.

Bob Scott, 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

TUESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS Aerobics, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

AA, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre (2nd & 4th week of the month only) BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Teen Drop-In, 4-6:30pm, Westside Youth Centre *text 250-859-3893 for a ride.

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

THURSDAYS Line Dancing, 9am, 50+ Activity Centre 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 Peachland Rotary Club Meeting, 12pm, Gasthaus Pub

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

FRIDAYS Yoga, 10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Art Class, 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Ladies Snooker, 5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

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

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

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

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

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

Bingo, 6:45pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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Peachland Farmers & Crafters Market, 10am2pm, Heritage Park.

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 Connie Ross.

Summer Art Program, 11am-4pm, Peachland Little Schoolhouse.

This week features artist Elsie Parkinson, who will offer a watercolour workshop.

Peachland Ambassadors Speech Contest, 10am, Peachland Community Centre Everyone welcome! The event will include a cake auction and door prizes!

Tea and Dessert on the Patio at the Little Schoolhouse 1-4pm, Peachland Little Schoolhouse on Brandon Lane Music at the Rotary Pavilion featuring KV (Kettle Valley) Brakemen, food kiosk from 3pm, concert at 4pm, Rotary Pavilion at Heritage Park.

KV Brakemen will provide Okanagan railroading history in songs and music. Free of charge, courtesy of Peachland Rotary Club.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Beach Party!

1-4pm, Swim Bay. Hang out for the afternoon. Free snacks and activities Tuesdays and Thursdays.

AUGUST 11 Rattlesnake Island Swim, Summer Art Program, 11am-4pm, Peachland Little Schoolhouse.

This week features artist Elsie Parkinson, who will offer a watercolour workshop.

Model Train Display, all afternoon, Peachland Mall (in the former Peachland Video Store).

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Peachy People: Lynn Brady Offering visitors a warm welcome to Peachland To assist persons with disabilities and to educate the world about what they need.

If you won the $50 million max lottery, what would you do with the money?

I would share it with family and friends, buy a car, and build a legacy.

If you were the mayor of Peachland, what would you do?

I have no desire to be a mayor or any other political person.

If you were a fly, which wall in town would you like to inhabit?

The Little Schoolhouse or Peachland Wellness Centre.

If you could fast forward the District of Peachland by 50 years, what can you visualize?

Lots of green spaces and everyone enjoying lake activities.

Why did you choose to live in this town?

I applied for subsidized housing with BC Housing while on disability.

What has been your crowning achievement?

I survived 10 years in the Canadian Armed Forces teaching army cadets.

What would make Peachland a nicer community?

More affordable housing, especially assisted housing for seniors.

Do you have a goal in life?

To study the justice system at UBC. If you had one super power, what would it be?

needed.

What do you do in your spare time?

Keep on volunteering wherever I am

What community issues need the most attention?

Bus transportation improvements and an indoor pool.

What would be your ideal job?

To work on a cruise ship meeting people from around the world.

When and where were you happiest?

In Nova Scotia when my children were little and I enjoyed army life.

Which talent would you most like to have?

To dance well.

What is your favourite music?

I absolutely love jazz and going to the Pentastic Jazz Festival in Penticton and Salmon Arm Roots and Blues festival.

What is your favourite book?

Discipline of the Beautiful Woman.

What is your favourite meal?

Anything with whipped cream or gravy. Also café mocha coffees!

Are you acquainted with a peachy person?

Let the rest of Peachland get to know them, too!

Send your suggestions to: editor@peachlandview.ca

Who inspires you the most?

My grandchildren inspire me the most with their youthfulness and enthusiasm for life.

What is your greatest extravagance?

I have nice lingerie.

Bus fees not the best way to decrease pollution Moyra Baxter Trustee, Central Okanagan Board of Education Commentary Summer’s over halfway through.

I am writing this on B.C. Day, just four weeks to Labour Day and the end of the summer break. Soon, all the flyers will be filled with back to school specials and suddenly the mornings will be really cool and crisp and the shortening days will be become more noticeable. A new school year will begin.

At the beginning of July, I attended the Canadian School Boards’ Association’s Annual Congress and had the opportunity to meet and talk with trustees from across Canada. Although some of our challenges are unique to each province, there are more that all of us face.

Of course, dwindling resources was on all our lists, but I also noticed everyone looking for innovative ways to offer programs that provide opportunities for all students.

The highlights of the program were when students themselves told us their stories and suggested ways that schools could do a better Moyra job.

We also discussed the trustee’s role: why we have publically elected trustees; what happens after a decision is made by a board that some trustees may totally disagree with – (some suggest “too bad” you must no longer state your opinion. Needless to say, I had a lot to say on that point); who should be the spokesperson for the board; and how to deal with communication and consultation with the public.

During the 2012-2013 school year, we will be planning for the building of Mar Jok Elementary, the new school approved for West Kelowna, and the expansion of Okanagan Mission Secondary School. In the fall, we will once again discuss our longterm facility plan and the ramifications it might have on students and communities.

On September 19, 2012, I will be co-chairing a public joint meeting of the planning and facilities committee and the education and student services committee, which will provide an opportunity to discuss the plan further and to gather public input into the recommendations from the superintendent, which have been approved in principle, but not written in stone.

I am also committed to working towards the elimination of fees for busing students. I have noticed increased traffic around schools since the payment was implemented, and in this day and age we should be looking for ways to decrease pollution from vehicles, not increase it. The provincial government should be promoting the use of buses that carry dozens of children, and not suggesting if school boards wish to provide transportation, rather than have students driven in private vehicles, then boards can raise funds by charging a transportation fee.

Baxter I hope everyone is having a relaxing summer, with plenty of time for family and friends. I look forward to working with our students, teachers, support staff and volunteers in the upcoming school year.

I can be contacted at Moyra.Baxter@sd23.bc.ca or 250-767-6153 The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Central Okanagan Board of Education.

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Elsie Parkinson to show at Little Schoolhouse summer art series

Blossom Time, acrylic.

“What drew me to painting was the love of colour more than line and space. A lot of my work starts from realism using my own sketches and photo material. As the work progresses , at a certain point, the painting takes over and draws me in other directions. Blossom Time was a view of our cherry trees , while The Swinger is one of three clown paintings that I created from my own thoughts. The last is what I like to do best. I call them, “my whimsies,” Parkinson says.

Top right: Peeking Parrot, acrylic.

Lower right: The Swinger, acrylic.

Parkinson’s works will be on display at the Peachland Little Schoolhouse from August 9 11 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and August 12 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

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Parks use at an all time high MLA Bill Barisoff Commentary Hopefully everyone had a safe and enjoyable B.C. Day long weekend and had a chance to spend time with friends and family. Recent tragedies near the shores of Skaha Lake and Johnson’s Landing serve as reminders of the precious gift of life and how suddenly we may lose a loved one. Please join me in sharing our profound remorse for those families who have recently suffered great loss.

As the former Minister of B.C. Parks, there are few activities I enjoy more than witnessing an active and vibrant B.C. park full of families having fun. It is very encouraging to learn reservations for B.C. Parks is at an all MLA Bill time high and many of the 65 new parks created during the past decade are increasingly being enjoyed by outdoor enthusiasts.

As there is still a month to go of summer fun, I am hopeful that you and your family have a chance to visit a B.C. Park sometime in the near future. Also a reminder that reservations at B.C. Parks can be made online at https://secure. camis.com/DiscoverCamping/Home. aspx On a different theme, over the next decade British Columbia is expected to have over 1 million job openings and by 2020, skilled jobs are expected to exceed the supply of skilled workers by 2 The Peachland View

over 61,000 positions.

For today’s youth, it is critically important to be aware of what opportunities will be in short supply and in demand for the years ahead that are fast approaching. It is for these reasons that the B.C. government has created an innovative new program called Jobs Fest. Jobs Fest is a unique program that travels the province to provide information to youth and young adults on future career options that may be of interest. Jobs Fest will be in Penticton at Gyro Park from August 10 - 12.

This is a great opportunity for all B.C. citizens to learn more about the multitude of new and different future job openings and I strongly encourage young students to attend Barisoff this rock concert like venue. For more information please visit www.jobfest2012.ca Lastly, this week I would like to invite all citizens of the Okanagan to come and visit Penticton to take in one of the many great events occurring during this year’s Peachfest celebrations. For roughly 60 years Peachfest has been offering free events that entertain young and old alike and this year will occur through August 8 - 12. I would also like to thank in advance the many volunteers and sponsors who give tirelessly and work hard to ensure that this event is such a great success. For more information please visit www.peachfest.com

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The Bylaw Beat Dale Zimmerman Bylaw Officer Special to the Peachland View

Community receives six new picnic tables, courtesy of Lions Club Last week District of Peachland employee Andy Clements set to work on the installation of one of six new picnic tables donated to the community by the Peachland Lions Club. The district will install two new tables at Swim Bay, and four new tables in Heritage Park.

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This week we will review the traffic regulations bylaw.

We seem to have a lot of parking offences so here are a few reminders that drivers seem to have forgotten: Traffic Regulations Bylaw #1534 Sec. 401 No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle: • Subsection (h) On the paved portion of a highway (street) where the pavement is six meters (approximately 20 feet) or less in width; • Subsection (l); On the left hand side of a highway in the opposite direction of the normal flow of traffic (this is a big problem on Beach Avenue) • Subsection (m) In front of or within one meter of a driveway access or private road.

• Subsection (q) At any angle to the street line except where

authorized to do so by signs establishing an angled parking space pursuant to this bylaw (this means no angle parking at the end of a street unless directed to by a sign or painted lines); and finally Section 4.04 No person shall double-park a vehicle on a highway.

Also, just a reminder there is a fire ban on and we are not allowed to have any backyard fires.

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; please check our website for the exact wording at www.peachland.ca or you can 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.

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Fall fair floral sneak peak Youth invited to showcase talent at Peachland Fall Fair

Wayne Power Special to the Peachland View

“A harmony produced from the beauties of nature’s floral garden paired with the creative gifts of human ingenuity.”

Floristry or floral design is the art of creating flower arrangements. Choose any vase, bowls, baskets or other containers to make bouquets and compositions from cut flowers, foliages, herbs, ornamental grasses, and other plant or artificially made materials.

Whatever the material, whatever the container, flower arranging can be attempted and enjoyed by people of any age from youth to adult.

Flower arranging is truly an art that everyone can try. In any form, it can be pleasurable and relaxing. It soon can become a very creative pastime. Many people have even turned this ‘growing’ hobby into a very profitable industry – a business catering to special occasions. Any environment comes alive when a colourful or fragrant floral piece is added.

At this year’s 93rd Peachland Fall Fair, you will have an opportunity to enter your special creation in a treasure chest! Be sure to check out the variety of other thematic categories that are available for your exhibit entries. Late minute entry tags can even be purchased on the morning of the fair, before judging occurs.

Some ideas from the 28 categories include: a Tudor nosegay, expression of love, Disney, naturalistic, southwest, oriental symphony, and wreaths and topiary each displayed in a floral arrangement.

This is your chance to not only show Peachland’s best, but also, to welcome any B.C. resident competitor. Plan now to gather from your floral garden, and match those beauties with your gift of creativity and your artist flair.

If you have any questions on any of the categories in flower arranging, contact your section head, Wayne Power at 250-767-9549.

See you at the fair on September 8 and 9.

Lorraine MacTavish Special to the Peachland View Do you enjoy performing in front of an audience?

The theme for the Peachland Fall Fair this year is a treasure chest of Peachland’s best and we are looking for all talented youth up to the age of 17 to perform on stage. If you sing or dance in any style, play instruments, can tell a story, do magic, perform floor gymnastics, have a group to dance, sing, or act, or have any other talent, then we would be pleased to showcase your talent at this year’s Peachland Fall Fair.

Please provide us with the information below and drop it off to president Martha Jenkins at Ace Home Hardware or

secretary Lorraine MacTavish at Peachland Pharmacy during normal business hours no later than August 22.

To register provide the following information: • Name; • Age; • Talent; • Song and artist (if performing music); • Date available to perform (Saturday, September 8 or Sunday, September 9) and time(s) preferred; • Contact phone number and email address (strictly for fall fair committee use only); and • Parent or guardian signature.

We will then contact you to make the arrangements of your performance date and time.

Don’t forget to invite your friends and family to come to the fair to watch you perform!

Taste of Wine Country: A brief introduction to the real househusbands of Okanagan Wine Country Bruce Fuller Special to the Peachland View Most boob-tube ooglers (appropriately named) have probably tuned in and out of reality TV’s The Real Housewives of this burgh or that over the past few years.

In fact the spray-tanned, over-inflated cast of the Vancouver gongshow even bounced their tops and bottoms into the South Okanagan for a spit and guzzle-fest at one of the best and most prominent wineries in my neighbourhood. An uplifting experience to be sure.

It is all good for B.C. wine promotion, plus we’re always happy to have an extra bunch of swelled folks (as in botox and boobs) stack the visitor ranks.

And then we have the wine-savvy, athletically fit Real Housewives of Wine Country, who I’ve described earlier in this column. They’re our very own polished pussycats sharing saloon space with us whenever Bruce they break loose from the myriad of other Neet stuff (yes, like the cream they rub onto real tanned legs) they get up to in the Okanagan.

But what about the men of Okanagan? The real househusbands of Wine Country?

We meet and greet them all the time at our Rustico winery. Most often they’re the DD’s, dutifully filling the role of designated dudes, hosting carloads of out-oftowners through the back roads to dozens of great wineries. Mapless and shortcut savvy, they can check off as many tasting rooms as a tour shuttle operator plus they’re on a first-name basis with every winery dog in the valley.

The real househusbands of Wine Country are a unique breed unto themselves and if their buddies from outside the valley think they’re copping zzzz’s in a shady hammock under a fruit tree, they’d better get a grip.

Often super active dads, coaches of every sport, semi-retired, semi-retired or

not-quite-retired, the househusbands are experts at juggling well-earned pension cheques, combining those now deflated values with minimum wage, for diddlysquat sunshine pay.

Some do slice a couple of hours from their week to pursue personal interests like power-golfing their guts out, renovating ruins for resale, puttering along at a few hours of this, a couple of days at that, collecting four-wheeled rustbuckets for back yard rebuilds, then slow highway cruising to showand-shines.

Maybe they’ve finally got their Harley or a reasonable facsimile thereof and joined with a few buds to sweep the curvy secondary roads with an equally curvy companion.

Thanklessly the real househusbands of Wine Country still juggle time volunteering their background career skills to all manner of organizations. You see them at every cookout fundraiser, burger fat flame-ups singeing eyebrows, nose hairs and the peaks of their ball caps.

Fuller Their time expenditures cover the full gamut of sports, recreation, seniors’ stuff, kids’ things, and community-based enterprises of all sorts.

They give countless, often thankless snippets of real time to others. They sit on boards, and on the sidelines helping wannabe politicos get their signs on lawns or hand out brochures at corner lot carwashes.

Not satisfied with just hanging at home, many househusbands get involved in the wine industry. They are winemakers, forklift drivers, warehousemen, bottling line attendants, shippers, vineyard workers, pickers, tractor drivers, tasting room brand promoters, and winery reps. And yes, proprietors too.

And so the beat goes on in Wine Country. After all, if we have the real housewives, it’s only fair we have real househusbands, too.

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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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.

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

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Call The View today 250-767-7771

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

Announcement Alfred and Holly Hammerschmidt of Peachland, B.C. are thrilled to announce the birth of their beautiful first grandchild.

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

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

Quinn Mary Keeling, born July 27, 2012.

Proud parents are Jennifer and Mike Keeling of Lynnwood, Washington. Paternal grandparents are John and Rae Mona Keeling of Brier, Washington

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Facts for garage sale vendors Everyone holding a garage sale is legally responsible for ensuring that products sold, whether new or used, are safe and meet current safety standards. It is important to only sell items that are in good condition. Damaged articles should be discarded.

Before selling a product at a garage sale, check with the manufacturer or Health Canada to see if it has been recalled and if the problem has been corrected. If it has been recalled and the problem has not been or cannot be corrected do not sell the product. Destroy it so it cannot be used by anyone else and throw it away.

To check for consumer product recalls posted by Health Canada: www.healthcanada.gc.ca/cps-recalls The Hazardous Products Act is administered by Health Canada. It has safety requirements for certain consumer products, many of which are intended for use by children. Under the law, you cannot import, sell, give away (including lending), or distribute products that do not meet the requirements of the Hazardous Products Act. All cosmetics sold in Canada must meet the requirements of the Food and Drugs Act, the current Cosmetic Regulations, and all other applicable legislation to ensure that they are safe to use and do not pose any health risk.

The following is a partial list of products that must meet safety requirements under the Hazardous Products Act and the Cosmetic Regulations: BABY GATES – Baby gates that have large diamond shaped openings or large “V” openings at the top are illegal to sell in Canada. A child’s head can get caught in these openings and the child could strangle. Baby gates must come with information that identifies the manufacturer, model number, and the date of manufacture and information regarding instructions for use and installation.

BABY WALKERS (BANNED) – Baby walkers have been illegal to sell in Canada since April 2004. Anyone with a baby walker is advised to destroy and dis-

card it so that it cannot be used.

CAR SEATS – Car seats must meet the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard. Before selling a used car seat, check with Transport Canada (1-800333-0371 or www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety) for more information and to find out if the car seat has been recalled.

CHILDREN’S JEWELERY – Lead is very toxic. Lead is a soft, heavy, bluish-grey metal that is often used to make inexpensive Jewellery. A child can suffer from lead poisoning if they suck, chew, or swallow jewellery containing lead.

Jewellery containing lead, which has a protective or decorative coating, is not safe since children can easily chew off the coating. If you are not sure whether a children’s jewellery item contains lead, do not offer it for sale.

CHILDREN’S SLEEPWEAR – Loose-fitting sleepwear (including nightgowns, bathrobes, and loose pyjamas) burns more easily if made of cotton or cotton blends. To meet the flammability requirements, loose-fitting children’s sleepwear should be made of polyester, nylon or polyester/nylon blends. Cotton or cotton-blends may only be used for tight-fitting styles, such as sleepers or polo pyjamas.

COSMETICS – Used, old, or damaged cosmetics should never be sold.

These products may contain harmful bacteria that could cause skin rashes or lead to infections. Additionally, second-hand cosmetics may be missing required labelling information, such as ingredients, warnings, and directions for safe use. A cosmetic is defined as a beauty preparation (make-up, perfume, skin cream, nail polish) or grooming aid (toothpaste, soap, shampoo, shaving cream, deodorant) used for cleansing, improving or altering the complexion, skin, hair or teeth.

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Shepherd’s Pie: Food for the Soul What to do after having the rare privilege of meeting one of God’s heroes Denise Adams, Crystal Waters International Ministries Special to the Peachland View

Trekkers take on Knox Mountain The Peachland Trekkers recently visited Kelowna’s Knox Mountain on one of their Wednesday evening hikes.

Eric Hall photo

I met a hero today.

Standing in a huge line up in a big chain store was an older grey-haired woman who was holding up the line. The sales clerk was in a panic and she was working as fast as she could.

The sales clerk was well aware of the large group of agitated people, and continued pushing the articles of clothing through as quickly as she could. A manager looked on and made a quick phone call, and a couple of other lines opened as the people had become impatient with the long line up and were looking around for a way of escaping the wait.

Everyone was directed to another line, except my daughter, my grandchildren and me. We were next in line now after this dear older woman who had a huge cart filled to the brim with articles.

I must tell you there was a spectacular sale in the store with 70 per cent off signs posted in most of the aisles and she was truly making good use of the sale.

I smiled and the Holy Spirit said, “Stay in line and reassure the sales lady that you were not in a rush and as for you, she can take her time.” The sales clerk was doing the best she could with the large order. I then

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asked the grey-haired lady, “Are these for a charity?”

She looked at me with surprise and answered, “Why yes, they are going to Uruguay and other places like Mexico, Paraguay and Africa.”

As we continued to talk she told me a funny story and I laughed - we both laughed. Some people were getting impatient, but I got to meet a hero.

You see, after I had finished my order she was waiting for me by the exit doors to tell me another story.

We laughed again, but then she drew me close, and then she whispered, “You know, I don’t have internet because I use the money to help the orphanages and children. I eat Kraft Dinner so I can give more away.”

I prayed with her in the store by the exit, my heart flooded with love for such a tenderhearted giving woman.

I thought about the fancy dinner I had last night, and how I had bought an extra purse for myself. I thought to myself of all the things I could have done instead.

But even though I have done some good things, this wonderful grey-haired woman who had poured out so much love to so many people, had touched my heart afresh.

My heart was filled with a mixture of extreme gladness for her, but also there was instilled in me a new desire to be the one to also make a difference.

I got to meet a real hero today! Heroes come in different packages and sizes from all classes and walks of life. Some think it is the superstar on TV or the minister in the pulpit, but you know Jesus sees it all, knows it all, and I am glad.

I had the rare privilege to meet one of God’s heroes today. It was a royal setup for me. God was speaking about His people, who are called by His name.

I found out the church she went to and her love for Jesus. My heart was touched, corrected and lit afresh.

One person did make a difference, and she was just glad to do it! It reminds me of the story of the widow who only had a mite, which she sowed into the Kingdom of God. Jesus watched and declared she gave the most.

Papa God I thank you for allowing me the privilege of meeting one of your heroes! Yes, it is a privilege.

He did not have to do it, but He set it up. Now the question is what are we all going to do about it? Stay the same, change, be grateful for her? There are a multitude of things that come to mind, but you know, I trust He will speak to you, about what He wants you to do with this. Why don’t you take a moment, stop, and have a chat with Him?

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

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Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Morning Prayer Tuesdays - 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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Peachland Baptist Church Church Services & Children’s Church Services - 10 a.m.

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

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Hankering for the pioneer days?

This unusual scene was spotted last Sunday night outside the Waterfront Grill at about 8:30 p.m.

Richard Smith photo

Fifty Plus prepares for Hell’s Gate Pat Grieve Special to the Peachland View Time is flying by at a fast clip and the date of our annual bus trip is not far away. Have you registered yet?

We will leave at 8 a.m. on Friday, September 14 for Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. For those of you who have never been there, Hell’s Gate offers a spectacular view of the mighty Fraser, which, in this year of high water, should be even more exciting than ever.

Tickets include the bus trip, the gondola ride over the canyon, and a soup and sandwich lunch. With any luck, we will see the salmon making their way up the fish ladders; the folks at the visitor centre say it depends on water temperature and the size of the run.

Reservations are open to members only until the 28th of August and after that it will open to the public.

Non-members can phone 250-767-9133 to have their name added to the wait list. These trips always sell out; don’t be disappointed.

Many of our activities continue over the summer and the hall is nice and cool. The schedule is posted on the door or you can call the office for information. Don’t forget that Bingo runs all year; we’re getting great crowds now that the Westbank bingo has stopped for the two summer months. As you know, the bigger the crowd, the bigger the winnings, so come out on Thursdays and try your luck. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and games start at 6:45 p.m.

Thanks to all who came to the pancake breakfast of the year on B.C. Day and a huge thanks to all of our faithful volunteers who make this possible, especially Wilma Mackinnon, who organizes the whole event.

What would we do without these selfless volunteers who make the operation of the centre possible?

Regular activities will start again in September, the majority in the week of the 3rd.

Enjoy the rest of the summer and we’ll hope to see you on the bus!

HOROSCOPES: ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Marked improvement is on your horizon, Aries. As new possibilities seem to rise without cause or reason, you see the silver lining in the cloud.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, your energy is infectious and many people notice how well you keep going when others will simply tire out. You’ll need that energy for work this week, too.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 What you may view as some innocent comments could be viewed much differently from someone else, Sagittarius. It’s better to censor yourself when you can.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, it’s difficult when you feel like you’re being pulled in too many directions. This may require sitting down and making a priority list to get started.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a big opportunity comes your way that you shouldn’t pass up. Resist the urge to point out all of the negatives and focus only on the positives for the time being.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 There is no easy way around the work you have to get done, Capricorn, but there are plenty of helpers who may be able to pitch in and lend a hand.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Don’t try to mask your emotions this week, Gemini. It is OK if others see the truth about how you feel. Let others explore the honesty in your expression and actions.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 There’s more than meets the eye to a particular situation, but you seem biased, Libra. Consider all sides of the situation before you decide which side you’re on.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, if you haven’t done so already, plan a trip to somewhere for a respite from the grind. Try to book something that is outside of your comfort zone.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 It’s finally time for you to relax, Scorpio. After weeks of running here and there, you now have the opportunity to simply kick up your feet and enjoy yourself.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Stop looking to others for solutions to your problems, Aquarius. The only one who is qualified to handle them is you and possibly a spouse or romantic partner.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, this week you feel like you’re walking around on a cloud.

But you know well you have everything handled.

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36. Airbus manufacturer 37. A instance of selling 38. 12th month (abbr.)

39. Baseball’s Ruth 40. 1959 Nobel biochemist Severo 43. Weights deducted to obtain net 44. To lie scattered over 47. 6th Jewish month 48. Physical maltreators 49. Founder Franklin 50. Published CLUES DOWN 1. Fish of the genus Alosa 2. Rock singer Turner

3. Muslim weight from 1 to 5 pounds 4. Turkish unit of weight 5. Bovine genus 6. Popular shade tree 7. The principal foundation of 8. La ___ Tar Pits 9. Spanish hero soldier 10. Brains egg-shaped grey matter 11. Fundamental 12. Bast 13. Small angels 16. Not or 17. S Pacific island group 19. Ad ___: impromptu 22. Gen. ___ DeGaulle 23. Hasidic spiritual leader 24. Aluminum 25. Considerate and solicitous care 28. Popular Canadian phrase 29. Consumed food 30. Hayfields 31. About Andes 34. Secondary School Certificate 35. Pen maker Castell 37. Brand of clear wrap 39. Past tense of bid 40. Resort city on Lake Biwa 41. Big Bear was chief 42. A group of cattle 43. The bill in a restaurant 44. People of the Dali region of Yunnan 45. One point S of due E 46. Pig genus Solutions on page 12

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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.

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