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$3,000 earmarked for celebration PWPA: Is biosolids composting

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JOANNE LAYH As the province moves forward with its restart plan, the District of Peachland is already looking ahead to a post-pandemic community celebration, possibly with a show of fireworks.

Recently the fall fair committee confirmed that the 2021 event is cancelled

and that they no longer need their $3,000 civic grant.

As B.C.’s Restart Plan indicates in Phase 3 there can be a return of festivals and events, director of community services Cheryl Wiebe recommended that council consider reallocating the $3,000 funding to other community events.

“This funding could be used to enhance either or

both the annual Glow Run or the Halloween event by adding fireworks, entertainment or inflatables and then we would use one or both of these events as our celebration that COVID-19 has passed,” Wiebe said at the June 8 council meeting.

If the province remains on track, the Glow Run will be the first municipal event without pandemic restrictions and could also be used as a post-pandemic community celebration, said Wiebe.

“Big, big fan of fireworks,” said Councillor Mike Kent. “Seems to be a huge crowd pleaser every time we do it, so if we’re talking about fireworks, I’m all for that.”

The Glow Run is a 3K/5K run in the dark at Heritage Park scheduled to take place on September 24.

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JOANNE LAYH Glencore and Brenda Renewables’ proposal to build an anaerobic digestion facility at the old Brenda Mines site has raised some concerns in town, leading one community group, the Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance (PWPA), to organize what they’re calling “a community-driven conversation.”

Last month proponents of the project gave a virtual presentation to Peachland council, outlining their proposed plans for the former open pit mine site that closed down 30 years ago.

According to the proposal, compost from the Brenda Renewables project would be produced and used to enhance revegetation of the disturbed areas at the Brenda Mines site, where there is an open pit, four rock piles surrounding the pit, a former plant site and mill, as well as a tailings impoundment.

To do this, the system would process local municipal organic waste, yard waste, and bio-solids (material coming from a wastewater treatment plant) to produce renewable natural gas and high-nutrient class A compost.

At their May 25 council meeting, members of Peachland council expressed concern that the project is advancing quickly and said more information sharing with the community is needed in regard to the watershed. They then passed a resolution for the mayor to write a letter to the Minister of Environment and Minister of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations formally requesting acknowledgement of Peachland’s interest as a key stakeholder in discussions and permitting applications for the Brenda Renewables project.

The Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance (PWPA) shares their desire for more information and is inviting all Peachlanders to a speaking presentation on June 24 at the Little Schoolhouse to discuss composting biosolids in the Peachland and Trepanier watersheds.

The guest speaker will be Aaron Sumexhelta, a Councillor of the Lower Nicola Indian Band and a practicing lawyer who successfully prevented biosolids processing in Merritt.

“This [project] may be a good idea, or it may be a crappy one. The PWPA is intent on finding out. Since the proponents have provided nothing more than glowing statements of assurance that our drinking water will not be contaminated or polluted, we just don’t know,” the organization said in a press release sent on Monday.

“In the absence of facts, data, and research to prove the proponent’s assertion that our water and water source are safe from leachate and contamination, are the residents of Peachland expected to just trust the fancy PowerPoint presentations?”

The PWPA states Peachland needs more information, including research reports, submissions to the government with respect to environmental licenses, and meaningful community consultation about what exactly is proposed, what are the risks to the drinking water supply, and how those risks will be mitigated.

The presentation takes place on June 24 at 7 p.m. at the Peachland Little Schoolhouse.

A question and answer session will follow.

Admission is free but as attendance is limited due to COVID restrictions, attendees are asked to RSVP to peachlandwpa@gmail.com.

Car hits ditch to avoid lost tire PEACHLAND VIEW A Honda CRV ended up in the ditch last Tuesday afternoon after swerving to avoid a lost tractor trailer tire.

The tractor trailer was travelling south on Highway 97 near Princeton Ave. just after 2 p.m. when it lost a tire on the trailer. The Honda swerved to avoid the tire and over corrected, ending up in the ditch, RCMP Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy said.

No injuries were reported in the incident and no charges have been laid.

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Open letter to the folks in Peachland It’s been a tough year and a half for the world and especially smaller communities like Peachland. Small business owners struggle to survive at the best of times let alone in the midst of a global pandemic. Some Legions in our region have not survived and will no longer continue business.

At the Royal Canadian Legion #69 in Peachland we are struggling as well.

The openings and closings of nearly five months in total, circuit breaker regulations, and COVID protocols have all been confusing and provided hardship for most restaurants and businesses.

But, like so many we are making some headway. This last closure has afforded the new executive to get some renovations completed, get a patio opened and make some changes to the overall operation of “our” Legion all helping to ensure our survival. Renovations are still ongoing but please come and see what’s new!

Your Legion is also looking for help in other ways to ensure we stay open and survive.

In addition to regular staff members, we are looking for volunteers to assist in the day to day operation. We are currently offering daily features in our kitchen Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

To augment the staff we have, we are looking for volunteers willing to work a four-hour shift at least once a week. Duties might be cleaning, running food, cleaning tables, washing dishes - let Nikki (Legion manager) know how you are willing to help out!

If volunteering is not your cup of tea, you can help by coming down and joining us for a beverage.

We don’t have any news from Command as to when we can start Meat Draws and 50/50 draws, but as soon as we get the okay we will be excited to get these and other events going again.

The doors are open and we encourage you to come and join your neighbours at “our” Peachland Legion. Come down and let us know how we are doing! Looking forward to hearing from you.

Our next fundraiser is our annual bottle drive, to be held Saturday, June 26 at the IGA parking lot, from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. If you can’t make that day, please feel free to drop off your bottles and cans at the Legion.

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The most recent winner of the weekly draw of Kato Rempel’s loose original works of art at the Peachland Art Gallery was Emma Shaw, who was very serious about choosing the painting she liked the best. Her mom told her brother, who was waiting, that she was taking her time because you have to choose art that speaks to you!

Last week Madison Poole (left) queued outside the tent set up in Cousins Park to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

Interior Health completed just under 700 vaccinations over the two mobile clinic days in Peachland last week.

Art and Garden Tour event sold out Peachland’s Art and Garden Tour was a huge success – we were completely sold out! We’d like to send out a huge thank you to all those who attended our first COVID friendly event of the summer. It was heart-warming to see everyone out and about, enjoying the sunshine and the wonderful community spirit in Peachland. We hope you enjoyed visiting the various gardens that we chose and the artwork of our participating artists.

Many, many volunteer hours went into planning the tour by Linda Norden, Barb Opinko & Sharon McPhee. Each garden chosen offered something different, either in its uniqueness, design or purpose. Our homeowners graciously opened their gardens to our visitors – special thanks to the Flanagans, van Noortwyks, Johnstons, Ro-

mankos, Yvette Moore at Harbour House Yoga, Peachland Wellness Centre and the Peachland Little Schoolhouse.

Our artists displaying their work were Peter Flanagan, Launna Vinnedge, Dian Duteil, Heather and Barry Yeats, Paula and Peter McLaughlin, Wayne Power, Sharon McPhee, Lorraine Cross, Darlene Romanko, Barbara Ziegler, Terry Moore, Susan Driussi, Susan Haglund, and Louise McIntosh.

The draw for prizes took place on Sunday, and the grand prize for guessing the number of hanging baskets on district lamp posts was won by a master gardener herself – Janice Hancharuk! Again, many thanks to all who attended.

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LOCAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES PASSIONATE EXHIBITION runs until June 20 at the Peachland Art Gallery. View artworks featuring an expressive exhibition of powerful femaile interpretations...plus more.

BIOSOLID COMPOSTING COMMUNITY DISCUSSION presented by the Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance.

Event happens at 7 pm on June 24 at the Peachland Little Schoolhouse. The guest speaker will be Aaron Sumexhelta, a Councillor of the Lower Nicola Indian Band and a practicing lawyer who successfully prevented biosolids processing in Merritt. Question and answer session and refreshments to follow. Admission is free but as attendance is limited due to COVID restrictions, RSVP to peachlandwpa@gmail.com.

A BC BAT WATCH BAT COUNT takes place on June 25. Meet in front of Peachland Historic School at dusk with a lawn chair and phone to download the counting app. Register at peachlandbats@gmail.com BUILD A BAT HOUSE WITH DAD on June 19. Details available soon. Registrations are limited due to social distancing.

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BATS OUT OF THE DARKNESS opens July 1 and remains in Peachland until Oct. 31. Many of us are in the dark about bats and their survival depends on our enlightenment. This four-wall exhibition including videos, specimens, and scientific equipment used to find and study bats, brings the bats of British Columbia ‘out of the darkness and into our consciousness’. The exhibiton will serve as a reminder of how essential bats are to the environment and provide a chance to celebrate these amazing creatures.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES THE PEACHLAND VISITOR CENTRE is currently seeking volunteers to join their team. They plan to have safe COVID-19 outdoor volunteer led Peachland walking tours plus a Visitor Information kiosk at the Sunday market. Volunteers are required in the centre as well, especially over the weekends.

They ask for a minimum of four hours per week. Hours are 10 am – 4 pm, Tuesday - Sunday, May - June, then in July August, 9 am – 5 pm daily. For more information contact vcmanager@visitpeachland.com or call 250 767 2455.

THE BARGAIN BIN is looking for women and men to volunteer. Shifts are three hours for women and usually less for men. Women work on donations and/or work the cash desk. Men move donations and processed items to other locations. Training is provided. Enjoy some new friends while doing something worthwhile. COVID restrictions are followed. Drop by the Bin during business hours to fill out an application or contact Janet at 250 767 9664 for more details or to volunteer.

BEEPS NEEDS YOUR HELP! Volunteer bat counters welcome June 11 and 25 plus every Friday night during July and August. Bring your lawn chair and a phone to download the counting app. Meet in front of Peachland Historic School at dusk (usually 8:30 pm). Pre-register at peachlandbats@gmail.com Enjoy a leisurely hike? Help BEEPS guide groups or families and friends on walking tours along the Bat House Interpretive Trail on Beach Avenue and Trepanier Creek. For a little more elevation, assist with the BEEPS in the Vineyard Trail and stroll up to Hainle Winery’s plateau vineyard with a panoramic view. Pre-register at peachlandbats@gmail.com GOT BOTTLES AND CANS? Save them for the upcoming Royal Canadian Legion bottle drive fundraiser, coming soon!

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Province of British Columbia moves into Step 2 of Restart Plan JAKE COURTEPATTE The province of British Columbia moved into Step 2 of its Restart Plan as of June 15, with vaccination rates well over the goal originally set for mid-June.

Premier John Horgan made the announcement at a press conference on Monday morning, alongside Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Minister of Health Adrian Dix. “We are on track to meet all of our milestones,” said Horgan.

The plan initially called for the vaccination rate of adult British Columbians to be above 65 per cent to

safely move into Step 2.

Over three-quarters of adult British Columbians have received at least their first dose of vaccine by June 14.

This next step will mean the relaxing of a number of COVID-19 restrictions put in place when the plan was announced in May. The ban on regional travel within BC has been lifted, though residents are still being asked not to travel outside of the province.

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A proposal to decommission the Enloe Dam south of Osoyoos will be a big win for salmon habitat, according to environmental advocates.

Stewards of the Similkameen River across the US border say the dam has compromised the river’s natural ecosystem for more than a century by blocking access for salmon.

In a letter obtained by the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC, Minister George Heyman expresses his support for the decommissioning process of the Enloe Dam near Oroville, Washington.

Advocates say this will provide vital fish passage and new habitat for declining salmon and steelhead populations in the Similkameen River.

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Dr. Henry said she is confident in British Columbians to safely move to Step 2.

“The data shows us that with strong safety plans in place and all of us continuing to use our layers of protection, we can now increase our much-needed social connections a little bit more. Whether it is travelling to visit family in B.C., having a small wedding or watching your child’s soccer game, these are the things we have all missed.”

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The dam was constructed in 1920 but was never equipped with fish ladders to enable salmon migration.

The dam subsequently eliminated salmon and steelhead runs from the Similkameen River and its tributaries in the US and B.C. Mark Angelo from the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC, said:

“Removing the Enloe Dam would be a great opportunity for both governments to work together to help restore the Similkameen River’s natural ecosystem, and we applaud the province and Minister Heyman for their support of the dam decommissioning process.”

The Enloe Dam has not produced hydropower since 1958.

Efforts are now underway in Washington, in consultation with Indigenous governments, to determine the feasibility and costs of removing the dam.

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FOR SENIORS World Elder Abuse Awareness Day DON URQUHART

Content may contain topics and discussion surrounding abuse that may be triggering to some readers.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) falls on June 15th and represents the one day annually when the whole world voices its opposition to the abuse and suffering inflicted on adults, and seniors in our communities.

Elder abuse commonly refers to adult abuse where the target is a senior or older adult. Typically an abuser is someone known to the abused older person like a friend, family member, or caregiver.

Instances of abuse often coincide with neglect, a situation when lack of care, assistance, or attention leads to physical, mental or emotional harm, or loss of financial assets.

Every year, B.C.’s Community Response Networks (CRNs) mark this important day with ‘purple power’ by wearing purple, passing out irises (the official flower) along with other events. The aim is to spread awareness on adult abuse, neglect, and self-neglect prevention.

B.C.’s CRNs are groups of concerned community members who come together to coordinate community responses to reports of adult abuse, neglect, and self-neglect.

According to Isobel Mackenzie, B.C. seniors advocate: “elder abuse takes many forms, whether it is psychological, financial, emotional, physical or sexual abuse.”

This can include: Psychological - any act or treatment, including confinement, isolation, verbal assault, humiliation, intimidation, infantilization, which may diminish the sense of identity, dignity, and self-worth.

• Financial - the misuse of a person’s funds and assets, obtaining property and funds without the owner’s knowledge and full consent, or in the case of an elderly person who is not competent, not in his/her best interests.

• Physical - violence or rough treatment to coerce or inflict bodily harm – punching, burning, pushing, tripping, spitting. A person doesn’t have to have an injury to have experienced physical abuse.

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• Self-neglect - the failure to care for one’s self that causes serious physical or mental harm, or damage to or loss of assets.

Other forms of abuse can include over or under-medication, censoring mail, violation of civil and human rights, denial of access to visitors, or invasion or denial of privacy.

With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many seniors have been impacted by privacy issues resulting from the need to go online for ordering goods and food items, as well as communicating with family and friends. This opens many up to the potential for abuse including fraud.

Mackenzie says this annual awareness day is an opportunity to “reflect and to educate ourselves, our seniors, organizations, and policymakers on the realities of elder abuse in our community.

“We all have a role to play in helping to eliminate elder abuse by educating ourselves on the signs and symptoms of elder abuse and reporting concerns to the appropriate people.”

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CLASSIFIEDS BUSINESS SERVICES

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Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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PEACHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH

Praying for our world wishing all safety from the virus and hope for the future.

“Let Us Worship Together”

Worship links and resources:

• The Diocese of Kootenay: www.kootenayanglican.ca • St. Michael’s, Kelowna: www.ccsmaa.ca

Pastor: Ian McLean

Watch the service from the videos tab right underneath the picture of the church.

“For I know the plans I have for you ... to give you a future and a hope.”

welcome

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all are

See www.peachlandunited.ca for online worship information

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COMMUNITY

PEEK AT THE PAST - A portrait of Peachland’s pioneers: Margaret Smith Henderson PAULA MCLAUGHLIN

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL Margaret came to Peachland in 1947, when she was three years old. Her parents were from Nova Scotia, and her mother had visited here and wanted to come back.

They moved into the house at 5748 Beach Ave. Their mother ran it as a boarding house, taking in single teachers and labourers.

Their father did plumbing and electrical work around town.

In the mid-1950s the family moved from Beach Avenue to Somerset Avenue, “up the hill.” They ran a small dairy on that land, and Margaret still occupies the house. The barn, milk house, root cellar and calf shed are still being used.

In those years, during the summer months the kids had to work in the morning, and then they could go “downtown” to the beach in the afternoon. They would run over the hill to town, and it would only take minutes. There was no Highway 97 behind town then – Beach Avenue was Highway 97. They could look up the hillside at the barbed wire fence around their cow pasture, and see their cows from the beach.

Getting back up the hill for supper took a little longer!

Margaret has many memories of the imaginative games the youngsters of Peachland liked to play among themselves. In the 1940s and 50s, Peachland

was very small – it ran from the Baptist Church (now the museum) to the curling rink (now the 50+ Activity Centre). To the kids, it was one big play area, and they used it to play a favourite game called run sheep run. Word

would go out, and after supper, the town kids would gather at a designated time and place. They would separate into teams and the game was a glorified hide and seek, which they would play until dark and parents

called them all home.

The kids were small, and their feet were small, which made a fun game of stomping on empty cans from their kitchen that would cling to their little shoes.

They could stomp up and down the wooden sidewalks of Beach Avenue to make lots of noise, which they thought was very impressive. Other games they all enjoyed were anti-I-over, marbles, tin can cricket, and building forts in the hillside behind the school.

Weddings in Peachland were usually held at the United Church. The children would all gather to watch the excitement and the procession. Then a short time later, they would stage their own version of a wedding, with preacher, bride, groom, confetti, flowers and all. Margaret’s mother called these Tom Thumb weddings. Margaret remembers being the bride once, when she was five, and her “groom” was Ronnie Smith (no relation).

Miss Elliot was a fixture at the United Church. All small children she could muster would be given a Bible verse to recite at the annual Christmas pageant.

She lived in a small house opposite the church, and the kids would have to go to her house regularly to practice. She enticed them with a bowl of hard candies for doing their memory work.

When the family lived on Beach Avenue, the boat jetty was just across the street.

Her mother would tell her the story of the day she had tea with the Ogopogo.

“He invited me for tea, and I got dressed up in my best dress. He came to the jetty to pick me up, and I rode on his back across the lake to his cave at Squally Point. There, we had lovely tea with scones and jam, and then he brought me home,” Margaret remembers. “Kelowna may have the park sculpture, but the Ogopogo belongs to Peachland.”

Margaret divides her days now between a home in Vancouver, and the farmhouse on the hill. She doesn’t roam the hills any more, but she remembers the abundance of nature, which is still all around us here in Peachland including syringa, elderberry, Saskatoon, juniper, and buckbrush bushes flowers such as buttercups, Indian paintbrush, chocolate lilies, ladyslippers, rock roses, Mariposa lilies, yellow cactus blooms and shooting stars and numerous animals and birds such as deer, bear, coyotes, marmots, grouse, pheasants, and magpies.

Margaret’s brother, Richard Smith, has a home on the hill as well, and a great wealth of memories and stories, which will be featured in a future installment of Peachland Pioneers.

Annual Municipal Report 2021

Monday, June 28 Tuesday, June 29

12 - 6 p.m.

12 - 6 p.m.

Pursuant to Sections 98 and 99 of the Community Charter, the District of Peachland 2021 Annual Report will be presented to Council for consideration at the June 22nd, 2021 Regular Council Meeting. The Council meeting will be held electronically at 7:00 p.m. with a live webcast available through www.peachland.ca/watch.

The Annual Report is available on the website www.peachland.ca for public inspection. The public may also call 250-767-2647 to arrange to receive a copy of the Annual Report. Please submit comments or questions regarding the Annual Report, in writing to corporateservices@peachland.ca.

Pursuant to Section 94 of the Community Charter, this Notice will be published in the Peachland View June 11th and 18th, 2021.

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This week’s Crossword, Sudoku & Word Search

Answers to last week’s Crossword, Sudoku & Word Search CLUES ACROSS 1. “Sleepless In Seattle” actress Ryan 4. One of Santa’s reindeer 10. Before the present 11. Type of butter 12. Location of White House 14. Motion 15. Tree part 16. Regions around the North Pole 18. Fits on a boat’s gunwale 22. Discuss after it’s happened 23. Milk substitute for coffee 24. Describes one who believes in supreme being 26. Equally 27. Famed director Forman 28. Popular apartment style 30. British School 31. Advanced degree 34. Order of architecture 36. Investment account (abbr.)

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