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Council ponders option to include BC Ambulance in fire hall building JOANNE LAYH The District of Peachland has initiated a public engagement process ahead of a fall referendum that will decide if the town proceeds with borrowing for the construction of a new fire hall. The construction of a new fire hall is a key recommendation in the fire department master plan that was presented to council last fall by consulting
agency Behr Integrated Solutions. The public will have the opportunity to learn more about the proposed new fire hall at an information session scheduled for next week. The existing fire hall is considered too small and currently the fire department has to restrict the size of its vehicles to fit inside. This municipality owns a lot at San Clemente and
13th St. that has been designated as the site for a future fire hall and some draft plans have been drawn up, but a modified class C cost estimate is needed to facilitate a borrowing bylaw and referendum process as part of the 2022 civic elections. At the last regular council meeting, fire chief Dennis Craig brought several recommendations to council on behalf of the fire hall Advisory Select Committee
(ASC) regarding construction of the new fire hall. The ASC was formed in January to provide council with recommendations regarding a new fire hall and associated fire protection services. In his report to council, Craig noted that the ASC has since met several times and has concluded that Peachland Fire and Rescue Service critically requires a new fire hall to meet
functional safety and operational requirements of the fire department, in addition to other factors. “They do have a general consensus that the site location that has been proposed to them at the corner of 13th and San Clemente is the right site for a fire hall,” Craig told council. In addition, the committee recommended that the town proceed with obtaining modified class C cost
estimates for a new fire hall based on the conceptual draft floor plans presented at the May 24 regular council meeting and that council authorize a communication and engagement process that includes open houses to be held in June and September of this year. The recommendations received unanimous council approval. Continued on Page 3
Annual Municipal Report 2022
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that Council will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 14 at 5:30 pm in the Council Chambers in the Peachland Community Centre, 4450 – 6th Street, Peachland, BC to consider: “Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2343” and “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2344” Council will hear from persons who deem their interest in property to be affected by these bylaw amendments. Location:
5481 Clements Crescent, Peachland
Legal Description:
(District Lot 220, ODYD, Except Plans B3846, 5230, B7154, 10665, 11334, 16051, 19177, 19728, 20050, 36926, H783, KAP58976 and EPP97847)
Purpose:
Bylaw No. 2343 - Proposal to amend the Official Community Plan Future Land Use Map from “Low Density Residential” to “Medium Density Residential”; AND, Bylaw No. 2344 – Proposal to amend the Zoning Bylaw Map zone designation from “A2 – Rural (non-ALR)” to “RM4 – Multi-unit Residential—Medium Density”, and “R1 – Single Detached Residential” to support the development of a multifamily building.
Pursuant to Sections 98 and 99 of the Community Charter, the District of Peachland 2022 Annual Report will be presented to Council for consideration at the June 28th, 2022 Regular Council Meeting. The Council meeting will be held 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 10th and 17th, 2022.
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Copies of the proposed Bylaws and related material can be reviewed at Municipal Hall, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC between 8:00 to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday from June 3, 2022 to June 14, 2022 or online at www.peachland.ca/publichearings. To be considered by Council, concerns must be expressed in writing or presented in person at the Public Hearing. Written submissions may be delivered to the District of Peachland Municipal Hall or emailed to the Corporate Officer, at corporateservices@peachland.ca. All written and emailed submissions must be received by 4:00 pm on June 13, 2022 and will become part of the public record. NO REPRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
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Public invited to learn more about new protective services building
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Protective Services Building draft plan.
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In his report to council, Craig said the ASC reached a general consensus that there should be provisions for the community policing operations within the new building. They also formed a consensus that the current site location, building size (18,000 sq-ft) and location does not lend itself to accommodate the ambulance operation as they understand the site option and the requirements. But, said Craig, it is important to note the ASC has not had sufficient time to review and debate the revised draft floor plans (approximately 22,000 sqft) showing the addition of a single ambulance bay and accommodations. He also noted that BC
Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) have yet to communicate their minimum needs and requirements, which may impact the feasibility of incorporating BCEHS into the building. Incorporating BCEHS and Peachland Community Policing will increase the required finished floor space of the building, and with the addition of users, fire department parking spaces will be impacted, it was stated. “The plans that were presented in the agenda package and to the public are just there for functional requirements at this point in time,” Craig clarified. “They haven’t been presented to our development planning group as far as looking at those in great detail. They’re not part of
a development permit application or anything like that at this point. They’re just strictly there to show functional requirements to get a general consensus on cost to move forward with a referendum. There are some partner organizations identified in those plans such as BCEHS. Again, we haven’t had indepth discussions with that organization as to their exact needs so this isn’t their consensus on requirements or anything like that. This is just us looking at can or can we not include them, and what it would look like if they were included. But there is no commitment as of yet from both sides.” If just the fire department alone were to occupy the building, they could be looking at around 18,000 sq-ft but if BCEHS and
community policing were to be included, that would increase the size to approximately 22,000 sq-ft. On behalf of the advisory council Craig asked council how they should move forward with how the building is presented. “Do we show BC Ambulance in this building moving forward from here on out or do we look at a fire hall protective services building at this point with space allocations for everything, but not actually labeled BC Ambulance?” asked Craig. While council discussed the issue, no resolution came forward to offer direction at this point. Mayor Cindy Fortin acknowledged she’s been “the squeaky wheel about the ambulance being in there.” She said it would be a mistake not to include them in this new building. Coun. Patrick Van Minsel asked if there had been any discussion about BC Ambulance contributing to the capital costs of the building. Craig confirmed there had not been, but suggested if they were part owners it would make things more difficult if the arrangement were to change in the future. “It will cost us more money including them. Make no mistake about that,” said Van Minsel. “It will be two or three million more in my estimate, but that’s fine. I do think that it is a logical thing to put them there, together with the policing so everything is next to each other.” Coun. Pam Cunningham said she also likes the idea of the ambulances and the fire trucks together. “I’d like to see something happening soon-ish,” said Cunningham. “We’ve been talking about it for eight years.” “The window is closing on us and we need to get on with it. My belief is we should maximize the entire building lot that we have and we should build for the future,” said Coun. Terry Condon. “We are going to grow and I believe our growth will come quite rapidly, not in the
next few years, but in the few years after that.” Coun. Keith Fielding said he agrees with the idea of maximizing the size of the building on the lot and leaving it as a future question whether or not the ambulance and community policing are actually included in the design.
An update on progress is expected to be presented to council in July. Meanwhile, a drop in public information session about the protective services building referendum has been scheduled for June 16 from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Peachland Fire Hall, located at 4401 3rd Street.
Info Session: Protective Services Building Referendum Join Us on Thursday, June 16th from 3pm – 7pm @ Peachland Fire Department (4401 3rd Street) Community members are invited to attend an info session on Thursday, June 16th from 3-7 p.m. at the Peachland Fire Department (4401 3rd St) to learn more about the proposed Protective Services Building project for the District of Peachland. This fall, eligible voters will be asked to vote on a referendum on whether to support the borrowing of funds to relocate and construct a new Protective Services Building for Peachland. Learn more about the project and the referendum process prior to placing your vote. Drop in anytime between 3pm and 7pm. Staff will be onsite to answer any of your questions. For more information on the project and the info session www.peachland.ca/fire-department
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 June 30, 2022.
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Trepanier Bench traffic woes It would be so nice if Peachland council could advise us owners living west of Huston Rd and Trepanier Bench a plan for a better way to access Hwy 97 to the north and south. Sometimes we wait 10 minutes.
It is also very common to drive to IGA to access the highway to the north. It would also help if the highway speed limit was slower. Art Basham, Peachland
Purification straws for Ukraine fighters West Kelowna resident Greg Bertrim is a man on a mission. Greg is doing all he can to help Ukrainian fighters in the war against Russia. On Saturday he was at the Peachland car boot sale raising funds for water purification straws for Ukrainian troops. I was also visiting the Peachland car boot sale that day and happened to start chatting with Greg and being an ex-combat vet, I could see the importance of what Greg was doing. I’m an ex-British combat veteran, so after talking to Greg it became apparent how important his mission was. I drove home from the sale thinking about this and immediately started to go through what I could give him that might create some funds for his purification kits. One of the things I’ve decided to do is to put some of my boxing pictures up for bids in exchange for one case of these purification kits or the money equivalent of $1,250 to buy a case. One of the pictures is a copy of a signed collectors print of the Feb. 5, 1943 title fight with Jake LaMotta knocking Sugar Ray Robinson through the ropes in the eighth round
of the fight. The second picture is a signed picture by George Chuvalo. George Chuvalo is a Canadian pro heavy weight who fought such greats as Floyd Patterson, Muhammad Ali, Ernie Terrell, George Foreman, and Joe Frazier. With 93 pro fights he was one of the few heavyweights to never be knocked down. A number of years ago I organized for George Chuvalo to come to the Okanagan to give his famous “Fight Against Drugs” presentation for school children in the Kelowna area, including here in Peachland. The third picture is a rare photograph from the late 1950s of Muhammad Ali as an amateur boxer. People need to understand that we have to do what we can to support the Ukrainians, because if this war expands outside of the current countries, the world will change, including the lives of everyone reading this. To bid, help or to donate items that can help this cause, contact Greg Bertrim at 250 808 4379. John Wardley, Peachland
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64 species spotted on birdwatching trip New flower arranging ALEX MORRISON
PEACHLAND WATERSHED PROTECTION ALLIANCE The Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance’s spring birdwatching field trip was well attended, with over 30 nature lovers joining the PWPA and Greata Creek Camp for an educational and uplifting day. The rain definitely didn’t dampen anyone’s enthusiasm. With the help of our leader James Jansen, we identified and saw 64 species of birds. We did hear Pygmy owls but were not
able to see them, although we have documented their location. You can’t love something if you don’t know it exists, and most people want to protect what they love. So making a connection to the wildlife that make the watershed their home, is a critical part of increasing the awareness of protecting this place. A fantastic lunch was alao prepared by the team at Greata Creek Camp. All in all it was a thoroughly excellent day! Stay tuned for PWPA’s fall migration field trip in September.
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Porchlight Clements project raises safety concern A public hearing has been scheduled for June 14 at 5:30 p.m. to hear concerns about moving from low density to medium density. In our small neighborhood with one entrance/exit to the highway, this gives the residents a lot of concerns around safety. The plan is to add 84 more homes which in turn
would likely be 100 more cars on the road daily. Look around, townhouses and single-family homes are what the neighbourhood is comprised of. It is already a busy place with the school and the shopping mall. I understand development is needed but let’s be reasonable...and safe. Caroline Martinson, Peachland
Do you have a creative bent for growing and arranging flowers and other plant material that you have grown in your garden and yard? Then the Peachland Fall Fair is a great opportunity to display and hone your creativity in this area. This year the Peachland Fall Fair is running September 10 and 11, and we would greatly enjoy displaying your entries. Prizes will be awarded. Now is a great time to consider buying and planting flowers that have blooms during September. Bear in mind that the judge is looking for a variety of flowers and greenery in arrangements and come September it can be a challenge to find a wide variety of healthy blooms. The theme of the fair this year is A New Beginning and the flower arranging categories have been revisited with new and interesting changes made. “Name that
Song” is a category of fresh plant material representing a song title, while another new category, “Reach for the Sky” asks for a tall, vertical arrangement of fresh flowers and greenery. Arranging fresh plant material can be a very last minute effort, but there are several categories that can be fully thought out and creatively arranged in advance, such as “Desert Influence,” which is an arrangement of five or more succulents in an appropriate container. In my mind, succulents are not always considered in flower arranging. Another category requires a hat decorated with dried materials of seeds, grasses and flowers. For a complete list of categories check out our booklet that is coming out soon or visit peachlandfallfair.ca. If flower arranging is not your thing we have many more sections in which you can display your particular creative bent.
Peachland Civic Awards recipients PEACHLAND VIEW The 2021 Peachland Civic Awards ceremony took place at the community centre last Friday night. This year’s municipal awards recipients are as follows: Citizen of the Year: Linda Sarsons Youth Citizen of the Year: Evie Hoyer Mayor’s Award of Merit: Don Wigfield Councillor’s Award of Merit: The Peachland Ambassadors Green Citizen of the Year: Mark Meisner and Ann Sutherland Lifetime Service (15 years of service or more): • Al Springer • Don Wilson • Peachland Hospital Auxiliary to KGH
Unsung Hero: Pamela Collingwood Excellence in Heritage Preservation: Marv and Linda Norden Excellence in Community Inclusion: Kristen Friesen Excellence in Arts Promotion: Marty Edwards Excellence in Community Spirit: Elizabeth Varjassay Excellence in Environment and Conservation: Bella Huang Excellence in Community Service: Dorothy Cobb Excellence in Volunteerism: Valerie Wood Wedding Anniversary – 60 years: Albert and Bernice Galpin
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LOCAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES THE DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND IS LOOKING FOR THE BEST GARDEN IN TOWN! Judges from the Sowers and Growers will be looking at gardens on July 9-10. To register your garden phone 250-767-2133 ext.1 or email phyllisap@ shaw.ca. The deadline is June 28. The municipality will be presenting the winning garden with a beautiful plaque. 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. LIVE MUSIC AT THE PEACHLAND LEGION Music Bingo June 12 2 pm - 4:30 pm, Elderly Brothers June 19 2 pm - 4:30 pm, Just Thirsty July 1 6 pm - 9 pm BEEPS FIESTA FUNDRAISER Celebrating Bats & Tequila June 15 from 5 pm - 8 pm at the Peachland Legion. Tickets are $30 each and include a taco dinner with appy, sides and dessert, special guest “edutainer,” music, piñatas, games, and more; for tickets etransfer treasurer@beepspeachland.com password peachland. OPEN MIC takes place on Thursday, June 16 at the Peachland Art Gallery, starting at 7 pm. Seats for performers and audience must be reserved in advance. All performers in music, spoken word, and comedy are invited to participate! For more information contact Paula McLaughlin at peterpaula76@gmail.com or call the art gallery: 250 767 7422. 10TH ANNUAL PEACHLAND ROSE SHOW AND TEA will be held on Saturday, June 18 at the 50 Plus Activity Centre. It
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 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 Peachland Village Mall PEACHLAND LEGION DART LEAGUE 7 pm - 11 pm Royal Canadian Legion #69 COMPUTER LITERACY By Appointment Call 250 767 0141 Peachland Wellness Centre
WEDNESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am - 10 pm Peachland Community Centre INDOOR WALKING 8 am - 9 am Peachland Community Centre
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 am - 9 am. 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! 9TH ANNUAL OASIS EXHIBITION runs from July 1 – July 31 at the Peachland Art Gallery. Federation of Canadian Artists / Central Okanagan Chapter. 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.
Have an event you’d like to share? Email events to editor@peachlandview.com before Friday at noon 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 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 BRIDGE 1 pm – 4 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre WE ART HERE 12 pm - 4 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre LEGION KARAOKE 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Royal Canadian Legion #69 MINI KICKERS 5 pm- 6 pm Peachland Community Centre SPIN, CORE AND STRETCH 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Peachland Community Centre DROP-IN ONLY PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm Peachland Community Centre CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY CO. Train modellers + visitors meet 7 pm Peachland Musum
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 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
LADIES’ COFFEE & CARDS 1pm 4th Street Place CANASTA 1 pm 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1 pm - 3 pm Community 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
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FITNESS ROOM 5 am - 10 pm Peachland Community Centre PEACHLAND FARMERS & CRAFTERS MARKET 10 am - 2 pm Heritage Park 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
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
SATURDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am - 10 pm Peachland Community Centre CARPET BOWLING 10 am - 12 pm 50 Plus Activity 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
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Peachland Celebrates The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
This year Her Majesty The Queen became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee after 70 years of service. Peachland celebrated the occasion with two events - a procession from the Legion to Heritage Park held on June 2, followed by a British Street Party on June 4.
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On June 2 a procession of dignitaries was led by Okanagan Town Crier Bruce Klippenstein (left) followed by a Cadillac (owned by resident Jim Carpenter) carrying Mayor Cindy Fortin, shown here with Peachland Legion vice president Jean Saul, MP Dan Albas’ representative Barb Dionne and Carl Zanon. The cadillac is of historic significance as it carried Princess Elizabeth in her 1951 visit to B.C. The procession included several vehicles that made their way to Heritage Park, where God Save the Queen was sung and cake and lemonade were served.
Above: Attendees at the Heritage Park ceremony. Below: Cake served at Saturday’s street party celebration.
Local resident Carl Zanon spoke in Heritage Park about his participation in the 1953 Coronation as a 16-year-old sea cadet.
Above: Klaas and Melita Ree performed at the British street party Queen’s Jubilee celebration that was held at the Little Schoolhouse and St. Margaret’s Anglican Church garden on Saturday. Below: The garden area didn’t take long to fill up - about 50 guests attended the street party event, which included a sing-a-long, quiz and paper crowns for kids.
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PEACHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH
4421 4th Street
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“Let Us Worship Together”
1162 Hudson Road W. Kelowna BC
Praying for a better tomorrow for all of us!
Kenneth Charles Howitt
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St. Margaret’s
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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
Celebration of Life for
Barbara La Casse (nee: Vaughan-Birch)
Meets Monday at 7 p.m. (closed meeting) and Friday at 7 p.m. (open meeting). Call 250-763-5555 for more info.
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Pastor: Ian McLean
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Lake Ave at 13th St 250-767-9237 Sunday Morning Service 10:30 am PASTOR
Lyle Wahl
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Charles Howitt. Ken was our dearly loved father, grandfather, great grandfather, son, uncle, nephew, and cousin, and he will be greatly missed by his loving family and close friends. A Celebration of Life service will be held at the 50 Plus Activity Centre at 5672 Beach Ave, Peachland, BC from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM on June 19, 2022. To view the full obituary and to leave condolences, please visit www.hansonsfuneral.ca.
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FOR SENIORS Risk factors for stroke, including those you can control Adults from all walks of life likely know at least one individual who has suffered a stroke. That person could be a family member, friend, colleague, or other acquaintance. The likelihood of knowing someone who has had a stroke underscores just how prevalent stroke is and how necessary it is that people understand its risk factors. According to the World Stroke Organization, there are more than 101 million people currently living who have experienced stroke. That group includes men, women and even children. No one is immune to stroke, but many instances of stroke can be prevented. Prevention involves recognition of risk factors individuals can control and subsequent action to reduce exposure to those factors. But the risk for stroke also is heightened by factors beyond individuals’ control, and it’s vital that individuals recognize they might be at elevated risk for stroke even if they’re otherwise healthy.
Risks factors beyond your control
The American Heart Association notes the importance of knowing the following risk factors for stroke, even if there’s nothing people can do to change them. • Age: Stroke is more common among individuals age 65 and older. That includes both men and women. • Family history: Individuals could be at greater risk of stroke if they have a parent, grandparent, sister, or brother who has had a stroke. Various factors could be behind that link, including a genetic disorder known as CADASIL (cerebral autosomal dominant anteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy) that affects blood flow in the brain. • Race: The AHA reports that African Americans are more likely to die from stroke than Caucasians. Part of that is undoubtedly due to socioeconomic factors such as inadequate access to health care, but the AHA also links this elevated risk to higher rates of high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity within the Black community. • Gender: Stroke kills more women than men and women have more strokes than men. • Medical history: Individuals with a personal history of stroke and/or transient ischemic attacks, often referred to as “mini strokes,” are at elevated risk for stroke.
Risk factors you can control
The good news is that individuals, even those with risk factors beyond their control, can lower their risk for stroke. That’s because many of the risk factors for stroke can be monitored and treated before a stroke occurs.
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• High blood pressure: The AHA defines high blood pressure as the most significant controllable risk factor for stroke. Annual well visits are vital to preventive health care, which include monitoring blood pressure. When doctors diagnose high blood pressure, individuals should follow their advice in regard to getting blood pressure back to a healthy level. • Smoking: The dangers of smoking are well-documented. The AHA characterizes smoking as paving “the way for stroke.” Never smoking or quitting smoking immediately can lower risk for stroke. Women should know that the AHA reports the use of birth control combined with cigarette smoking can greatly increase the risk of stroke. • Diabetes: It’s important that individuals with type 1 SPRING INTO RETIREMENT LIVING
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or 2 diabetes control their blood sugar, as diabetes mellitus is an independent risk factor for stroke. • Diet: A poor diet that’s high in saturated fat, trans fat, sodium, and cholesterol elevates the risk for various conditions, including high blood pressure and obesity, that increase the likelihood of suffering stroke. • Physical inactivity: The AHA reports that physical inactivity increases risk for stroke. Individuals who live a predominantly sedentary lifestyle, including office workers, are urged to discuss exercise with their physicians. There are numerous risk factors for stroke, many of which are beyond individuals’ control. However, recognition of these risk factors is often the first step toward adopting a healthy lifestyle that can greatly reduce the chances a person will suffer a stroke.
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Fabulous view at bargain price! Wonderful family home on quiet CDS with fabulous lake view front and back on .25 acre!! 3 bed + 2 bath + large office/sunroom and several family room/flex spaces. House is well built and solid and just needs your cosmetic updates so you can LOVE IT! Single car garage + attached workshop parking for RV. Large, almost flat fully fenced private yard just waiting for your outdoor ideas. Views of lake and mountains and a short walk to Turner Park, or drive 3 min to the beach or boat launch. Call now before someone beats you to it! MLS 10255531
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Wow! This is the view all your friends will envy! Beautiful Eagles View Townhouse with numerous upgrades. 2 Bed + 2 bath, has walk-in closet plus ensuite with shower. Spacious kitchen features large island, granite counters, built-in wine fridge and oodles of storage. . Relax on the sunny balcony, or saunter down to the private Clubhouse that features well-appointed exercise room, theatre room, multi-purpose room and a full kitchen. Unit is ground level entry with attached garage.
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Entertainers Dream Home. Open plan living with dining and kitchen area illuminated by the lake views. Kitchen w/ large island, the entertainment gathering spot of this home leading to the oversized covered deck. HW on demand throughout, space for RV, Boat & and as many toys as you would like to bring. Private never used inlaw suite with oversized sliding door with unobstructed lake views and private deck. Fantastic Detached Double Garage/Shop with 9ft door & 10ft ceilings and heated. MLS® 10255441
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A rare and incredible opportunity to live on Peachlands most sought after waterfront street. This custom-built front unit with unobstructed lake views offers 1,840 sq/ft of exquisite craftsmanship. 2 bedrooms + den, 2.5 bathrooms, open concept living with 10 ceilings throughout. Designer kitchen with Caesarstone counters, backsplash and waterfall edge. Thermador gas cook top, speed oven and built-in espresso machine. The living room is bursting with natural light from the extensive windows MLS®10246941 to capture to true beauty of lakeside living. Trusted Agents Since 1999 Contact Us for a Complimentary Market Evaluation of Your Home
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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.
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$834,900
A wonderful 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch style home on large flat lot with RV parking in beautiful Peachland BC! You are going to absolutely love this one level home located on a quiet cul du sac in a beautiful neighbourhood just minutes to parks and amazing back country adventure while still enjoying all the conveniences of city living. This home features recently renovated bathrooms, flooring and some windows. The attached two car garage, large parking pad and additional RV parking is perfect for storing all your toys. MLS 10253608
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