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Over 75 guests attended the opening wine and cheese event celebrating the eighth year of Captured Images, one of the largest and longest running fine art photography exhibitions in the Okanagan. The show features 26 photographers, including five Peachlanders, displaying over 60 works. The exhibition runs until June 26.

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Regional district and municipalities have recycling decision to make JOANNE LAYH Should we stay or should we go? That’s the question Peachland administration and the RDCO will ask of council this summer, when the regional district reach-

es the deadline to decide if their current partnership with Recycle BC should be renewed.

Recycle BC is a stewardship program for residential packaging and paper products that is funded entirely

by producers.

Through the existing partnership the municipality contracts E360S to collect recyclables while the RDCO provides education and administration.

“We have historically

chosen to administer the program on Recycle BC’s behalf, acting as a contractor because the funding agreement covered all curbside recycling expenses and provided some surplus revenue that funded spe-

cial recycling initiatives,” RDCO manager of engineering services Travis Kendel told council at their last regular meeting.

If the municipality chooses to discontinue the current partnership, the alternative is that Recycle BC does it all.

It is worth consideration because under the current partnership local service providers face several challenges, including contamination financial penalties up to $60,000 per year.

“Last year Recycle BC formalized a contamination plan requirements that for the first time included very specific reduction targets that if not met may result in financial penalties of up to $60,000 per year in Peachland,” said Kendel. “While the RDCO, in collaboration with Peachland staff, have put forth very strong and leading practices to reduce contamination, the RDCO and the solid waste technical advisory committee expects that Recycle BC will be positioned this year to pursue those financial penalties.”

July 2022 is the RDCO’s deadline to make a decision, although the current agreement doesn’t expire until Dec. 31, 2024.

If no change is requested, the status quo will remain for approximately the next seven years.

“If we do collectively choose to end that partnership and request that Recycle BC administer the program directly, no change will occur until at least 2025,” said Kendel.

The regional solid waste management plan requires that prior to renewing their contract the option of handing over responsibility to Recycle BC be given consideration, and specifically that costs and benefits be considered as part of the overall decision making process.

Under the current agreement Peachland collects surplus revenue of approximately $2,000 per month. If the town were to be penalized for contamination, the funding obtained through Recycle BC would likely not be sufficient to maintain the existing curbside recycling program, warned

Kendel.

If service were expanded to include additional curbside commodities such as glass, an additional $59,000 in funding would be required. If penalties were also imposed by Recycle BC after expanding curbside service to include something like glass, additional funding would increase from $59,000 to approximately $119,000.

Alternatively, Recycle BC could administer the service directly, which would adjust the funding requirement to $0 and could still include curbside glass collection, as that is something that’s already offered

by Recycle BC in all of the communities that they service directly, said Kendel.

However, a change in the partnership between the RDCO and Recycle BC could affect the way recycling is managed in Peachland and might impact customer satisfaction.

According to public engagement conducted earlier this year, those surveyed regionally expressed 91 per cent satisfaction with the existing curbside recycling service (100 per cent satisfaction was reported in Peachland specifically, although Kendel said the results were small enough in nature not to be statistically valid).

The Solid Waste Technical Advisory Committee, a group of technical experts comprised of staff from the RDCO and all member municipalities, concluded that the partnership with Recycle BC has been very beneficial to our region, said Kendel.

“They’ve also concluded that the potential for financial penalties and our continued efforts towards contamination reduction hinder our overall waste reduction progress,” he added.

The advisory committee recommends that as a region we should focus our resources on waste reduction (reuse and recycling), Kendel said.

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Second Peachland pop-up recycling depot planned for later this year residents a local opportunity to return electronics, glass bottles, jars, foam packaging, plastic bags and overwrap, and other flexible plastic packaging, such as crinkly wrappers, stand up pouches and zipper bags.

Regional waste facilitator Rae Stewart told the View they received good feedback from residents that this is a required and appreciated service.

At their last regular meeting RDCO manager of engineering services Travis Kendel told council the Peachland pop-up event attracted 167 participants and 12 super sacks of material were collected.

Peachland residents filled nine super sacks full of paper, plastics, glass, and styrofoam and three super sacks full of electronics.

“Based on the feedback we’ve gotten so far, we consider it to be a success,” said Kendel. “We’re already planning another pop-up for later this year.”

Kendel also provided an update on the regional

district’s solid waste management plan (SWMP), which is a mandated responsibility to the regional

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JOANNE LAYH If all goes well a second pop-up recycling depot will take place in Peachland later this year following the success of the recent first-time event that attracted over 150 participants.

Glass, foam packaging and other flexible plastics are not allowed in the curbside collection cart program so Peachland residents typically must travel to the nearest depots in West Kelowna to properly recycle these items.

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son per year, he said. About two-thirds of that is diverted with about one-third (662 kg) ending up in a landfill or

The material is just ending up in the wrong location.”

district by the Provincial Environmental Management Act. When the program began in 2017 the regional district was generating 681 kg of waste per person. After a drop down to 636 kg in 2020, waste rose last year to 662 kg per person, which Kendel attributed to increased building permit values, housing starts and business licenses.

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otherwise disposed of.

A significant portion of the waste is the result of recycling ending up in the wrong container, Kendel told council.

“Approximately 15 per cent of waste in our region across all sectors already has a well-established diversion program available at curbside or at commercial entities,” said Kendel. “The material is just ending up in the wrong location.”

To address these issues, they’ve increased recycling education in the community and have doubled the presence of waste ambassadors checking carts and providing education.

A similar sized portion, or about 15 per cent of the regional district’s waste stream, is coming from depot only materials.

“This is a flag to our waste reduction office that these materials could be diverted through improved education and improved access to recycling of those materials,” said Kendel.

As a first step, they’ve developed the new pop-up depot program to improve regional access, which debuted in Peachland on May 7 at the community centre parking lot.

“Looking forward to more,” said Stewart.

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Todd’s trees critical

Todd’s campground contains a large stand of mature trees that do what trees do best - provide shade, scrub the air by capturing CO2 to create oxygen, and assist in controlling land erosion.

The proposed re-development of the property will likely result in the destruction and removal of these important environmental sentinels. At least, the plan submitted would appear to suggest this.

Todd’s trees are critical in fighting the toxic emissions created by vehicle traffic on Hwy 97 and Beach Ave. I would advise council to demand that the developer of the Todd property be required to minimize the removal of existing trees and replace every single tree sacrificed by this construction project.

Douglas Gardner, Peachland

Food bank fundraiser Hey there! This is Robyn Holman. I am the new owner of Peachland Beach Rentals. We are having our grand opening on the May long weekend and have decided to support the Peachland Food Bank. We will be doing a community barbecue on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and face painting for the kids all by donation to the food bank. Also, we will be doing some giveaways though out the weekend.

We are located on the corner of Beach Avenue and 13th St. Cash donations and non-perishable food items are welcome. We thought there was no better way to introduce our new business but to support our local community.

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MyHealthPortal access Disposing of toilet would be thoughtless Dear editor, The Interior Health Authority (IHA) has a handy App called MyHealthPortal that allows patients to promptly view their health records online. The app tracks Interior Health services such as patient laboratory results and diagnostic imaging reports to name a couple.

The problem is that it excludes services provided by private medical facilities such as laboratories and diagnostic imaging centres. In Peachland, we are fortunate to have Valley Labs providing medical laboratory services locally.

The lab is conveniently located and saves us from having to travel to IHA facilities in neighbouring communities.

However, what is not convenient is the inability to access our test results on MyHealthPortal. Partnerships between public and private health care providers are widespread in Canada.

If our governments are permitting this model to exist, then let’s make it work efficiently by allowing government licensed private facilities access to post test results and reports on MyHealthPortal for the benefit of patients.

Similarly, a standing order from a physician should be available to any laboratory within IHA regardless of whether or not the lab is an IHA facility or a licensed private laboratory.

Health care in B.C. needs to be more patient centred, more convenient and more efficient.

This simple integration would be one small step in that direction.

Sincerely, Murray Trusler, MD, MBA, FCFP, FRRMS, Peachland

Temporary johnnies-on-the-spot just don’t cut it, resident says Dear editor: It seems that the only thing we are talking about these days in Peachland is the potential washroom building currently sitting, unused, at the south end of Beach Avenue.

It certainly seems to have given new life locally to one word - “ugly.”

Of course, it is ugly. Do we have to leave it like that? Of course not.

All sorts of cladding and landscaping could be considered to make it more attractive, even an imitation bricks-and-mortar sort of covering.

Alternatively, a trellis with growing vines could give it a softer, more natural appearance.

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But is “ugly” is the only word we should be talking about? What about “functionality?”

With increasing population in Peachland and hopefully with young families coming here, we can expect to see more and more use of our play facilities, Heritage Park in particular. The washroom facilities that we currently have are already insufficient and the increasing need is not going to go away.

Some years ago, a similar washroom “building” was installed at the side of the (sadly now closed) visitor centre at the junction of the Coquihalla and Connector Highways near Merritt. It was gratefully

used by many travellers and the interior of it was wonderful.

How nice it would be to have a similarly clean and modern facility here in town. Temporary johnnies-on-the-spot right in Heritage Park just don’t cut it. In contrast to that situation, the current location of the new potential washroom does not diminish the park, nor does it appear to block the view from anywhere.

To be on the verge of making a decision to dispose of this much-needed facility just because it does not please the eye of a councillor and because Interior Health have dropped their requirement, seems to be the very height of thoughtlessness.

After all, it is unlikely that those we will see frolicking in the splash park will be members of council, remarkable as that spectacle might be.

It is the children who matter.

Should we not be reaching out to those families in Peachland who actually have small children (or grandchildren), and be informed and guided by the thoughts they can offer?

Perhaps they would be thrilled at the opportunity of seeing their little ones scampering across a busy Beach Avenue whenever the call of nature came knocking.

But perhaps not.

Don Wigfield, Peachland

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LOCAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES DO YOU HAVE THE BEST GARDEN IN TOWN? 2022 has been designated Year of the Gardens. The District of Peachland is looking for the best garden in our town. Judges from the Peachland Sowers and Growers will be looking at gardens on July 9 and 10. As you are buying plants for your yard, think about entering your garden in the competition.

Registration details to follow. For more details call 250 767 2546.

CAPTURED IMAGES runs until June 26 at the Peachland Art Gallery. The largest and longest running fine art photography exhibition in the Okanagan featuring the best of the best fine art photographers returning for its eighth year.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST May 22 from 8 am - 11 am at the 50 Plus Activity Centre.

WORLD OF WHEELS CAR SHOW takes place downtown on May 22 from 11 am - 4 pm. See Pages 7-10 for full details.

GROWING ROSES WORKSHOP Peachland Sowers and Growers are presenting a short workshop on growing roses on Thursday, May 26 at 10:30 am in the boardroom of the visitor centre on Beach Avenue. The presentation will be conducted by International Rose Show judge, Danielle Scott, who is one of the judges in the upcoming Peachland Rose Show and Tea on June 18. She will also give hints on exhibiting roses. The event is free.

POTLUCK DINNER May 27 at 5:30 pm a the 50 Plus Activity Centre.

BOOK SALE Saturday, May 28 from 10 am -2 pm at the Peachland Baptist Church parking lot. Organized by Peachland Rotary. Monies made will go to support the Ukrainian refugees coming to our community.

60TH ANNUAL ART SHOW AND SALE presented by the Peachland Art Group May 28 - 29 from 10 am - 4 pm at the Peachland Community Centre. Admission by donation. Refreshments available. Event includes a free kids create art zone!

BOOT SALE & COMMUNITY GROUP OPEN HOUSE Saturday, May 28 from 9 am - 2 pm at the 50 Plus Activity Centre

MONDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am - 10 pm Peachland Community Centre INDOOR WALKING 8 am - 9 am Peachland Community Centre ADULT DAY SERVICE 9 am - 3 pm Residences on 6th 50+ FITNESS 9 am - 10 am ($5 Drop In) 50 Plus Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 9:05 am - 11 am Peachland Community Centre FITNESS FUSION LEVEL 2 9:30 am - 10:45 am 4th Street Place PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 11 am – 1 pm Peachland Community Centre FULL BODY STRETCH 11 am - 12:15 pm 4th Street Place LADIES’ COFFEE SOCIAL 1 pm 4th Street Place BRIDGE 1 pm – 4 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre TAI CHI TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH 1 pm - 2:15 pm Tai Chi 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm Seated Tai Chi 50 Plus Activity Centre BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE ACRYLIC WORKSHOP 1 pm – 4 pm Peachland Little Schoolhouse PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 1 pm – 3 pm Peachland Community Centre ZUMBA 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm 4th Street Place

DROP-IN ONLY PICKLEBALL (ALL PLAY) 6:30 pm – 8:15 pm Peachland Community Centre WOODCARVERS 7 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre

TUESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am - 10 pm Peachland Community Centre YOGA 8:30 am - 9:30 am 50 Plus Activity Centre FLOW YOGA 9 am - 10 am 4th Street Place YOGA FOR YOUR BACK 2:45 - 4 pm 4th Street Place CARPET BOWLING 10 am - 12 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10:30 am – 11:45 am 4th Street Place AA 12 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre PASSION 4 ART 1 pm - 4 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre MAH JONG 1 pm – 4 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre MEN’S COFFEE & CARDS 1 pm PWC (downstairs) LINE DANCING 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre

SHOW AND SHINE, CARS AND COFFEE 5 pm - 7 pm May 3 to Oct 3 (weather permitting).

Peachland Village Mall 5500 Clements Crescent Hosted by Peachland Wheel Nuts Car Club chapter of VCCC. Everyone is welcome, free admission. For information email peachlandwheelnuts@ gmail.com PEACHLAND LEGION DART LEAGUE 7 pm - 11 pm Royal Canadian Legion #69 COMPUTER LITERACY

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WEDNESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am - 10 pm Peachland Community Centre INDOOR WALKING 8 am - 9 am Peachland Community Centre 50+ FITNESS 9 am - 10 am ($5 Drop In) 50 Plus Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 9:05 am - 11 am Peachland Community Centre FITNESS FUSION LEVEL 2 9:30 am – 10:45 am 4th Street Place CHAIR YOGA 10:30 am 50 Plus Activity Centre DROP-IN ONLY PICKLEBALL (3.0+) 11 am - 1 pm Peachland Community Centre BARGAIN BIN 12 pm - 3 pm Peachland United Church PICKLEBALL (3.0 - 3.5) 1 pm - 3 pm Peachland Community Centre

and parking lot. Breakfast sandwich and beverages prepared by the Peachland Lions 9 am - presented by Peachland Community Connects.

BLOOD DONATION EVENT at the Peachland Community Centre May 30-31.

QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE BRITISH STREET PARTY will take place in the gardens of the Peachland Little Schoolhouse and St. Margaret’s on Sat. June 4 from 1 pm - 3 pm. There will be entertainment from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm.

Bring your own picnic. Tables, chairs, tea, cake and fun will be supplied.

10TH ANNUAL PEACHLAND ROSE SHOW AND TEA will be held on Saturday, June 18 at the 50 Plus Activity Centre. It will open to the public at 11 am and close at 4 pm after the awards ceremony. Admission is by donation. Exhibitors can bring in their roses starting at 7:15 am until 9:15 on Saturday. Tags can be purchased for 25 cents on Friday from 4-6 OR SATURDAY FROM 7:15-9:00AM..

CANADA DAY PARADE REGISTRATIONS for groups, floats, vehicles, horses, bands and businesses are now being accepted by the Peachland Lions Club. Contact Lynne Herrin at herrin@shaw.ca before June 27 to be in the parade!

PEACHLAND VISITOR CENTRE IS SEEKING FRIENDLY SPRING VOLUNTEERS Do you love where you live and enjoy working with people? The visitor centre is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join the team. This season they have many new outdoor initiatives, including the local Sunday market, ongoing outdoor events, walking tours and trails.

Contact Trina Shields at 250 767 2455 or email vcmanager@visitpeachland.com. Commitment of four hours per week.

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THURSDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am - 10 pm Peachland Community Centre YOGA 8:30 am - 9:30 am 50 Plus Activity Centre YOGA FOR YOUR BACK 9:30 - 10:45 am 4th Street Place BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10 am-11:45 am Peachland Wellness Centre PICKLEBALL (3.5) 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Peachland Community Centre THERAPEUTIC YOGA: HEALTH AND AGING 11 am - 12:15 pm 4th Street Place IRON AND SILK FIT 11 am - 12 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre

BARGAIN BIN 12 pm - 3 pm Peachland United Church TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 12:30 pm 4th Street Place PASSION 4 ART 1 pm – 4 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre ZUMBA 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT (ALZHEIMER SOCIETY) 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm 4th Street Place MEAT DRAW 3 pm-5 pm Royal Canadian Legion #69 BINGO 5:30 pm May 19, June 2 (EOW) 50 Plus Activity Centre DROP-IN ONLY PICKLEBALL (ALL PLAY) 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm Peachland Community Centre

FRIDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am - 10 pm Peachland Community Centre INDOOR WALKING 8 am - 9 am Peachland Community Centre FLOW YOGA 9 am - 10 am 4th Street Place 50+ FITNESS 9 am - 10 am ($5 Drop In) 50 Plus Activity Centre BARGAIN BIN 12 pm - 3 pm Peachland United Church LADIES’ COFFEE & CARDS 1pm 4th Street Place

CANASTA 1 pm 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1 pm - 3 pm Community Centre CLAY & CONTENTMENT 1:30 - 3:30 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre DROP-IN ONLY PICKLEBALL (ALL PLAY) 3 pm - 4:45 pm Peachland Community Centre LEARN TO DANCE: BALLET 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm 4th Street Place

SATURDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am - 10 pm Peachland Community Centre DANCE CONNEXION 1 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre BARGAIN BIN 12 pm - 3 pm Peachland United Church MEAT DRAW 3 pm-5 pm Royal Canadian Legion #69

SUNDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am - 10 pm Peachland Community Centre CARPET BOWLING 10 am - 12 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (2.5-3.5) 12-2 pm Peachland Community Centre LIVE MUSIC! 2 pm-4:30 pm Royal Canadian Legion #69 PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 2-4 pm Peachland Community Centre

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it, and it’s proven to work very well. On the other side, I think it’s necessary for us to start getting rid of our glass here in town,” said Coun. Patrick Van Minsel. “It is a good op-

tion for us so I’m a little conflicted by the two. If we decide to go with Recycle BC there would be no other costs for Peachland.”

Coun. Keith Fielding asked how many different baskets people would be asked to sort if Recycle BC managed the program.

Kendel said there would be separate containers for paper and containers under Recycle BC and whether there would be a third container would depend on how far Recycle BC is willing to go with glass.

Items like styrofoam

and flexible plastics would continue to be depot-only materials.

Coun. Mike Kent said he is familiar with both programs and in his experience having one bin is more convenient.

He said he would like to see educational stickers on

every bin to help prevent contamination and reduce the likelihood of fines being levied on any municipality.

Mayor Cindy Fortin said she also prefers having just one recycling container.

The RDCO is currently in the process of consulting

with member municipalities ahead of the deadline to make a decision about the partnership. Next month district administration and the RDCO will return to council to request a decision regarding the Recycle BC partnership in Peachland.

Is it time for the federal government to end vaccine passports?

DAN ALBAS MP Back in January of 2021, when the idea of a “vaccine passport” first emerged that would prevent unvaccinated citizens to travel and have access to various public amenities and services, the idea was strongly opposed

by PM Trudeau.

As PM Trudeau stated the idea of a vaccine passport was, and I quote directly,

“fraught with challenges” and would have “divisive impacts on community and country.”

As we know the prime minister reversed his stance against vaccine passports and used vaccine passports as a wedge issue during last year’s pandemic election.

Indeed, as the prime minister himself confirmed in January of 2021, the implementation of the vaccine

The Peachland Wellness Centre’s (PWC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held May 28th, 2022, via Zoom. The AGM will include a presentation about the exciting New Peachland Hub! If you are interested in attending the AGM, or are interested in learning more about the Peachland Hub, please call (250) 767-0141) or email (wellnesscentre@ shaw.ca) and provide your email to receive a link for the meeting and the presentation.

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mandate has indeed created “divisive impacts”.

Fortunately, in all Canadian provinces, citizens who are vaccinated and not vaccinated can now enjoy equal access to public and private amenities and services with one glaring exception.

Air travel, which is a federally regulated sector, still requires proof of vaccination in order to fly.

For those who are vaccinated, which is the majority, this is not an inconvenience, although it had added to more congestion and some delays at many Canadian airports.

However, for those who are not vaccinated it has and continues to cause serious hardship in many situations.

For many who are unvaccinated it means being unable to see loved ones or to care for a sick and elder-

ly parent in another part of Canada.

It means holidays alone.

These are not just cases of people who want to travel for a vacation.

I have heard of husband and wives being separated overseas and adult children separated from their parents who are in hospice.

It is often heartbreaking.

As the official opposition we have raised this concern in Ottawa.

While the government continues to insist it is “following the science” it has shown no such documentation to support the continued enforcement of this exclusionary policy.

For the record, I am fully vaccinated and have supported vaccination throughout the pandemic.

My question this week: Do you believe it is time for the federal government

District of Peachland Council Committee – Volunteers Wanted The District of Peachland is looking for committee members. If you are interested in participating in the Council Remuneration Committee, please submit a letter of interest including your background and contact information.

The Council Remuneration Committee consists of 3-7 members of the community to review Council’s remuneration and make recommendations to the current Council for the new incoming Council’s remuneration.

Please submit applications to Corporate Services 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. V0H-1X7 or email to corporateservices@peachland.ca by 4:00 pm May 27, 2022.

to lift the vaccination requirement for train and air travel or is this something you would like to see re-

main in place?

I can be reached at Dan. Albas@parl.gc.ca or call toll free at 800 665 8711.

5672 Beach Avenue, 250-767-9133

PANCAKE BREAKFAST Peachland 50 Plus Activity Centre Sunday, May 22 - 8 am to 11 am 5672 Beach Ave Live Entertainment - Everyone Welcome! $7 for Adults $5 for Children 6 to 12 and Children 5 and under are free.

Cash Only, Please

Green Credits – Do you Qualify?

You may be eligible for a credit for water consumption costs, if: • Your property is between ½ and 2 acres and does not have farm status; • You grow food for direct human consumption on at least • ¼ acre of your property; • You have a water efficient irrigation system in place; • You have a separate meter to record irrigation consumption.

For more information, see ‘Green Credits’ on our website at http://www.peachland.ca/apps.

Applications may be submitted at the District of Peachland office OR via email to corporateservices@peachland.ca.

Applications must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. Monday, May 30, 2022.

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LOCAL SERVICES directory CRAIG’S PAINTING

Interior Exterior | Residential and Commercial 25 Years in Business

Craig Battersby

604 240 7594

Summerland • Peachland • West Kelowna

INTER-VALLEY ELECTRIC Service with safety to the energy industry • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL • INSTITUTIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING & MAINTENANCE

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INTER-VALLEY CST. LTD. REG 17640 cell: 250-212-5622

email: kris@intervalleyelectric.ca

• Tree Removal • Topping, Limbing & Thinning • Stump Grinding • Fire Cleanup • Logging • Wildfire Prevention

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“Over 29 Years Experience”

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CLASSIFIEDS BUILDINGS FOR SALE

THRIFT STORE

NOTICE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

INTEGRITY POST FRAME BUILDINGS since 2008. Built with concrete posts. Barns, shops, riding arenas, machine sheds and more. sales@integritybuilt.com. 1-866974-7678. www.integritybuilt.com

Peachland United

Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship

GET RESULTS!

POP UP WEEK!

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

Call 250-763-5555 for more info.

HEALTH GET UP TO $50,000 from the Government of Canada. ALL ages & Medical Conditions Qualify. Have a child under 18 instantly receive more money. CALL BRITISH COLUMBIA BENEFITS 1-(800)-211-3550 OR Send a Text Message with Your Name and Mailing Address to (604) 739-5600 For Your FREE benefits package.

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Choose your province or all across Canada. Best value. Save over 85% compared to booking individually. www.bccommunitynews.com/advertise or 1-866-669-9222.

BARGAIN BIN May 25 - 28 A different sale Each day!

Also a DAILY surprise Open Wed - Sat Noon - 3pm WANTED TO BUY CASH for ALL gold & silver! Bullion, coins, bars, jewelry, nuggets, sterling, 9999 SILVER+. Also buying COIN COLLECTIONS, ROYAL CANADIAN MINT COINS & old money.

Canada & world collections WANTED. Todd 250-864-3521.

CALL 250 767 7771 TO BOOK A SPACE HERE

RENOSENSE Home Repair Ltd. Renovations including siding, decks, carpentry, drywalling, ceiling texturing, window & doors. Need walls moved? All work done to code. Call Eric 250-317-6570.

Anglican Church 250-767-3131

stmargarets@shaw.ca

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

Open 7 days a week CHECK OUT OUR NEW ARRIVALS

One Stop Love Shop

3466 CARRINGTON RD #102, WEST KELOWNA • 250-707-5683

Peachland United Church

PEACHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH

4421 4th Street

Come! We are now worshipping in person with masks and social distancing each Sunday at 10:00 am.

Please join us!

Matthew 25:35 “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.”

The Diocese of Kootenay: www.kootenayanglican.ca

ZOOM AND IN SANCTUARY SERVICES AT 10:00 AM

Pastor: Ian McLean

all are

welcome For 10:00am online Zoom service visit www.peachlandunited.ca

See something

250-767-2206

“Let Us Worship Together”

1162 Hudson Road W. Kelowna BC

Online Worship at:

CALL 250 767 7771 TO BOOK A SPACE HERE

Places of Faith

St. Margaret’s

Praying for a better tomorrow for all of us!

Book by province or whole country and save over 85%!

Job Description

TMG Business Services is a well-established bookkeeping firm, which provides professional accounting and tax services and support to many Small Business types and industries weather they are owner-operated, a family-owned businesses or incorporated businesses in the Okanagan Valley. We are looking for the right person to join our team to fill the role of Intermediate Bookkeeper position.

The right person will have at least the following technical skills: • 5 years prior full cycle bookkeeping experience; • Bookkeeping skills sufficient to enable you to prepare the monthly/ quarterly/annual books and records for various types of small business clients in both a manual and computerized environment; • Proficiency with Sage50, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel and Word, and personal tax software; • Proficiency with Tax Cycle would be an asset; • Prior working experience in a Public Practice or accounting firm would be an asset; • Sufficient knowledge that enables you to prepare straight-forward personal income tax returns; • The ability to sort, scan, and compile client source documents as required and directed to facilitate the completion of personal income tax returns; and • The willingness to undertake other general office administration work as required.

The right person will have at least the following character/life skills: • A team attitude that contributes to the social dynamic of the office; • The ability to keep confidential at all times, all client and office information and matters; • The ability to problem solve and to take initiative when appropriate; • The ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks within specific deadlines; • Appreciates the details in all tasks; • The ability to work well under supervision, but, also the ability to work with limited supervision; and • A pleasant manner while interacting with clients in person and on the phone, all while maintaining a sense of humour, is essential.

This position is full-time with flexible hours in the summer. Wage depends on experience and qualifications.

Please forward cover letter, resume, and references to Tammie Gilbert, CPB.: Tammie@TMGBusinessServices.ca We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted. We will not be contacting any candidates that are wanting to relocate or do not have the working experience of at least 5 years.

www.TMGBusinessServices.ca

Peachland

250-769-5685

EDGING EMERALD CEDARS Direct from Oliver grower. Acclimatized for this area. SPECIAL: 5’ tall – 10 for $500 Other sizes available. Delivery available. Call Budget Nurseries (George) 250-498-2189 or email georgedemelo135@gmail.com

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Grace Lutheran Church

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HELP WANTED

Lake Ave at 13th St 250-767-9237 Sunday Morning Service 10:30 am PASTOR

Lyle Wahl

peachlandbaptistcanada.com There is a sermon audio available on our website each week.

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COMMUNITY

PEACHLAND How to grow prize-winning vegetables OF F I C I A L 2 0 22 VI S I TO R GUI DE

last call to Book your ad for the visitor guide!

C a l l 2 5 0 7 67 7 7 7 1 or em ai l e d i tor @ p e a c h l andvi ew. c om

TAMI THERIAULT

PEACHLAND FALL FAIR Well, who would have guessed we would have snow this late in May? Although it may be too chilly to have your tender plants outdoors, it is important that you get growing - particularly your veggies if you want to have them ready to enter into the Peachland Fall Fair in September!

In our Vegetables, Eggs

and Honey section, we have many categories - beans, corn, cabbages, and cucumbers, to name a few.

When you look through our booklet you will see the categories and whether there are any specific requirements for the item entered into that category.

Some details the judges will look for include: Swiss chard - no roots, stalks up to 12”, 5 leaves; and carrots - tops trimmed to 1/2”

In Memory Of

MUMM, Peter Frederick 1930 – 2022

FILE PHOTO

(6). Make sure to follow the guidelines for your best chance to be chosen the winner.

Did you know that we have a category for heaviest tomato? In order to enter your tomato, you must indicate the weight on the entry tag. We also have a heaviest onion category - so get those veggies grown and fed, watered and loved - you just may win a ribbon.

One of the favourite categories is Comic Figure - enter a comic figure made entirely with vegetables and herbs from your own garden, your neighbour’s garden or your local farmer’s garden, as long as the produce has been grown in our beautiful Okanagan.

There is a prize awarded for this fun category.

Get sowing and growing and we’ll see you at the fair!

In Memory Of

MACKENZIE, Christina Virginia

Aug 31, 1938 – May 5, 2022

The family is sad to announce that Peter, a long-time resident of this earth, passed away at the beautiful age of 92 years. He was born in Whitelaw, AB and is survived by his loving wife, Alice of almost 62 years; 3 children, Anna (Brian) of Calgary, AB, David of Stockholm, Sweden, Doug (Patty) of Detroit, Michigan, USA and daughter-in-law, Nina of Stockholm, Sweden; 7 grandchildren, Brian (Michelle), Nancy, Brandon (Bridgette), Emelie (Jean-Baptiste), Jessica, Alice and Natalie; 3 great-grandchildren, Abigail, Emma and Rylan; brother, John; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Peter was a man of very few words, with a love of the outdoors and good food. He was always so ‘thankful.’ Peter and Alice lived and raised their family in the Peace River country and Grande Prairie, AB, finally retiring in Peachland, BC. He was surrounded by his wife and friends, Alice, Susan, Inger and Lori at his peaceful passing and has gone to a better place to be with his Saviour.

A Celebration of Life will take place this summer with family and friends.

In lieu of other tributes, donations would be welcome to either the Peachland Wellness Centre at https://www.peachlandwellnesscentre.ca or the Air Cadet League of Canada – Alberta Provincial Committee at https://aircadetleague.ab.ca.

To send condolences please visit www.hansonsfuneral.ca.

On Thursday, May 5, 2022, Christina MacKenzie passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer at the Kelowna General Hospital in Kelowna BC at the age of 83. She is survived by her partner Al Thomas, two brothers Tom Young (Denise), Robert Young (Marilyn) and many nieces and nephews, as well as grand nieces and grand nephews. Pre-deceased by her parents, previous husband Murdoch MacKenzie, previous partner Dwayne Hutchinson and brother Harold Young.

She developed many friendships and still kept in touch with everyone. Chris was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

Please send any donations to the KGH (Kelowna General Hospital) Foundation, 2268 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 1T2 Ph: 250-862-4438 Website: htpps://www.kghfoundation.com

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PUZZLES

This week’s Crossword, Sudoku & Word Search

Answers to last week’s Crossword, Sudoku & Word Search CLUES ACROSS 1. Scream loudly 5. Antidepressant (abbr.)

8. The bill in a restaurant 11. Oblong pulpits 13. Adult female chicken 14. Abnormal breathing 15. Financial obligations 16. Belonging to a thing 17. Winged 18. Peoples 20. College hoops tournament 21. An informal body of friends 22. Region of the world 25. In an early way 30. Connected by kinship 31. Type of tree 32. Official order 33. Foundation for an idea 38. Small, faint constellation 41. Book lovers 43. Vegetable 45. Cabbage variety 47. A way to heal 49. Illuminated 50. Dish that features a stick 55. Insurance-related costs (abbr.)

56. Solid water 57. Soldier’s gear 59. “Uncle Buck” actress Hoffmann

60. Former measure of length 61. Arabic name meaning “spring” 62. Doctors’ group 63. Actress Susan 64. Appropriate

39. Mobilized 40. Resembles an earlobe 41. Cut of meat 42. Nigerian people 44. Recently 45. Square stone building at Mecca CLUES DOWN 46. Adhere to orders 1. Cool!

47. Adventure story 2. Hebrew unit of measure 48. Marine bivalve mollusk 3. Swedish rock group 51. Retrospective analysis 4. College army (abbr.)

5. Black eye 52. Actor Pitt 6. One who stopped working 53. Tibetan village 7. Teach a value 54. A way to change by 8. Rhythmic patterns heating 9. “MASH” actor Alda 58. A beam of sunshine 10. “Friday Night Lights” director 12. Midway between south and southeast 14. Indian musical pattern 19. Fulfill a desire 23. Water soaked soil 24. Brass instrument 25. Before 26. Popular color 27. Peyton’s little brother 28. Partner to cheese 29. Put onto 34. “Much __ about nothing” 35. A way to mend 36. Anger 37. Soviet Socialist Republic

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Real

Estate

New Listing

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MLS®10249977

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3496 Fenton Road

Country Estate with fabulous views of the lake and valley. Open, bright and spacious main floor living with huge windows to enjoy the views, vaulted ceilings, and open floor plan. Large primary bedroom has a very spacious ensuite and walkin closet. The office features built in cabinets and murphy bed. The lower floor is perfect for entertaining with wet bar and access to the lower patio and hot tub!

RU3 Zoning allows for secondary suite or carriage home. The acreage is currently set up for horses and is fenced, cross fenced with heated automatic waterers, but the abundance of water could easily give this land winery potential as well.

2500 Shannon View Dr - GREAT family home located in the desirable Shannon Lake neighborhood. 4 Beds / 2.5 Baths, partial vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace, central vacuum, fence backyard, underground irrigation and minutes to Shannon Lake Golf Course, Shannon Lake Elementary, Dog Park and all amenities.

Updates: Furnace, AC, flooring and stainless steel appliances MLS® 10252674

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Chad Rogers

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REALTOR®

Going Above and Beyond

3947 Trepanier Heights Place is now SOLD

I would like to sincerely thank my wonderful clients for putting their trust in me to represent them in the sale of their home here in Peachland. It’s always a pleasure working with such wonderful people. If you or someone you know is thinking about making a move in the future please feel free to contact me directly at the number or email below. I am currently taking on new clients and always looking for good people to work with.

$838,000

134-3996 Beach Ave

Excellent opportunity to own this lovely semi waterfront 2 bed/ 2 bath condo in Peachland’s sought after “Lakeshore Gardens” complex. Miles of beach front right out your doorstep, a short walk to restaurants, shopping, grocery store, tennis courts & more! Bright open floor plan, vinyl plank floors, granite kitchen counters, eating bar, gas fireplace, covered wrap around patio. Convenient ground floor location to take advantage of the street parking with access right to your door. Additional features, turn-key with all furnishings included, BBQ hook up, storage locker. MLS®10252972 Trusted Agents Since 1999

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Julia Debolt*PREC

SOLD!!

250.864.2400 www.cecileguilbault.com

Each office is independently owned and operated.

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K 100

K 29.8

$895,000 $990,000

5244 Buchanan Road Peachland

Amazing location!! Where else in the Central Okanagan will you find exquisite lake views, a short walk to the lake/beach and almost half an acre private lot for this price?

Imagine ending your day taking a short walk to the beach or relax on one of decks and look at the beautiful views of Okanagan Lake while sipping on your favorite wine. This unique well cared for home features spectacular lake views from almost every level, also offering an open floor plan kitchen, dining and living area. MLS 10247409

$598,000

2089 Acorn Crescent West Kelowna

Welcome home to this bright and spacious 2 bedroom plus den, 2 bathroom home located in the desirable 45+ gated community of Sage Creek. Just a short walk to Two Eagles golf course as well as all amenities this immaculate home shows true pride in ownership throughout. Featuring an island kitchen with under cabinet lighting, electric fireplace in the living room, 4 piece ensuite in the main bedroom and a beautifully manicured private fenced yard with gas hook up. MLS 10245792

6093 Beatrice Road Peachland

Exceptional lake views from this lovingly cared for walk out rancher located on a .25 acre private lot. This wonderful home offers 2 spacious bedrooms with the main and second bedrooms located on the main level. Also on the main level is a double sided gas fireplace from the living room to the primary bedroom which features lake views, his and her closets and a 6 piece en-suite. The lower level of this great home is an open floor plan with new carpets and freshly painted throughout. This level offers a separate entrance, additional kitchen, family room with a brand new gas fireplace, 2 flex rooms, and a 4 piece bathroom. MLS 10241412

Kim Hancharuk

Kim Hancharuk

Kim Hancharuk

REALTOR®

REALTOR®

REALTOR®

250-826-6996

250-826-6996

250-826-6996

kimhancharuk@gmail.com kimhancharuk.com

kimhancharuk@gmail.com kimhancharuk.com

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