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Peachland, BC Volume 07 | Number 28

Peachland Legion Doubles Snooker Tournament wraps up The Peachland Legion Summer Doubles Snooker Tournament wrapped up last Thursday, with a lively celebratory dinner following afterwards. After three weeks of competition Roger Moxley and his partner Charlie Simpson hoisted the ďŹ rst place trophy. Lee Chevalier and Joey Neeson came in second, and capturing third spot was Mike Wototschek and Derek Murray. Pictured from left to right are: Barrie Hewer, Scott Wilshaw, Jim Land, Mike Wototschek, Roger Moxley, Ron Polak (in background), Charlie Simpson, and John van Huystee, presenting the trophy. Absent from the photo are: Dwayne Smith, Lee Chevalier, Mark Saul, Tony Wright, Joey Neeson, and Derek Murray. Photo Cindy Fortin

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The strength of the economy is High number of local bear evident everywhere

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back! The signs are all there. It hit high that is held up by resilient, shock home for me this past week while I was absorbing laminated beams and girders. The doing an announcement at one of Western demand for the people and the product is Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest technical institutes. This strong. And we have what it takes right here By Cindy Fortin post secondary training college graduates to supply that demand. about 25seems per cent of all the completed If it there areofmore bears out Another sign of our growing economy was apprentices into aneighbourhoods wide range of evident at the annual Hong Kong business and aboutgoing residential professions occupations this year,and it is because right thereacross are. the Nu- dinner in Vancouver this week. As minister country. merous bear sightings have been refor the Asia Pacific it was an What they were telling ported throughout the Southern Intehonour to bring remarks to the ďż˝ WEEKLY COMMENTARY rior, Peachland. me wasincluding good news, but not sold-out event. The mood in the It seems to be gearing up to be a DAY, MP room was clearly optimistic. without its challenges. The STOCKWELL busier year than past years, says Sgt. administration andinfaculty And it was optimism based on Jimsaid Beck, with the Conservation office, hard facts, not simply hope. reps it was starting to look like dĂŠjĂ -vu Okanagan zone. for all types of allSouth over again. The demand Agriculture and energy producers were â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sis aunmistakeably bit cyclic and it does seem there, talking about what appears to be longtrades surging upwards that Th weeyon a high right now. again. said it reminded them Part of theof term growth and demand numbers. 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An unyowl and run, because that can trigger reports from in foreign Come visit us at the leashed dog can lead an irritated bear a chase response, like with a dog. Recountries that will have the back to youhonour and your main calm, give it its space,Home and back and of friends. serving with our West Kelowna * Make noise. Talk loudly, sing or away. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t turn away from it.â&#x20AC;? Armed Forces. let out occasional warning shouts. Leisure Show April 1,2&3 He also encourages people to resist the need to snap a photo, unless it is This will alert bears to your approach you are less likely to cause a surata safe Royal LePage Place soand in manner from a safe distance, prise encounter. Remember that other such as on a deck. And work at â&#x20AC;&#x153;hazenter to win our draw for ingâ&#x20AC;? or scaring the bear away by using sounds, such as flowing rivers and and strong winds, can drown a$250.00 slingshot or paintball gun, tocarpet create streams worth of or out the noise you make. Be extra noisy a minor stimulus to deter it. at these times. The Ministry of Environment is urgupholstery cleaning. * Avoid areas with typical bear food ing British Columbians to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bear Awareâ&#x20AC;?, and have published some rec- sources. These include berry patches, ommendations to help reduce bear- grain fields, garbage pits, beehives, and anywhere you can see an animal human conflicts. * Keep garbage secured in the house, carcass. * Watch for fresh bear signs. If the garage or shed until pick-up day and return the containers to the secure site signs look like they were made recently, quickly and calmly leave the area. once they are emptied. * Avoid being out at dusk, night or * Pick ripe and fallen fruit daily and dawn. Although bear encounters can remove any unused fruit trees. happen at any time Herrin of day, Realty bears are Brenda * Use bird feeders only in winter. most active at dusk, night and dawn. 250-212-6745 * Keep the ground free of seeds and More information about how to be brenda@brendaherrinrealty.com nuts. * Clean the barbecue grill after each Bear Aware can be found at: www.bearaware.bc.ca. use, and store it in a secure area.

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First live radio interview brings immigration discussion By Dan Albas, MP - Okanagan-Coquihalla Last week’s MP report to you resulted in one of my first dealings with our national media. As a city councillor I often worked with local media and enjoyed getting to know the many personalities that make up our local print, radio and TV voices. So I was most happy to participate on a live radio program to discuss my latest MP report, specifically on concerns that I had heard about human smuggling. There was some surprise expressed that the taxpayers in Okanagan-Coquihalla took issue with our immigration system being manipulated by criminals trying to illegally smuggle in human cargo for profit, at the same time, also trying to jump the immigration line. The manipulation of our immigration system by criminals for profit at the expense of Canadian taxpayers is a subject that many have told me they would like to see our government take action on. As we got further into the interview, it seemed there was a misunderstanding as to the purpose of my weekly MP report. The intent of my weekly reports to you, as the citizens that I represent, is to be held accountable as your Member of Parliament. I believe it is important to report on my activities, and to ask for your input and share what I have been hearing both locally and in Ottawa. The actual distance from points within OkanaganCoquihalla to Ottawa may be roughly around 3,000 or so kilometres but too many citizens that distance seems to be more like 30,000 kilometres, and for our many seniors that works out to just under 19,000 miles. By submitting these reports, reading your emails and let-

ters, and also attending community events that allow me to meet with many citizens in person, my goal is to ensure that I am on the right track. Government must also listen to taxpayers. As Prime Minister Harper has observed, Canadians do not like surprises. As a government we must recognize the wide diversity of Canada. We must not lose sight of the challenges many citizens face and at the same time we must have a vision for the opportunities that we need as a nation to prosper with secure jobs and a strong economy. While we have witnessed the creation of close to 600,000 net new jobs since July of 2009, we must not forget those Canadians still looking for work. This fall the Parliament of Canada’s Standing Committee on Finance will be asking taxpayers to share your ideas at the annual pre-budget consultation hearings. Submissions can be made in person or in writing. The deadlines to participate are as follows: July 29th is the deadline to apply to appear in-person. The Committee is scheduled to visit numerous cities across Canada. If you wish to appear before the Committee, please contact the clerk of the Standing Committee on Finance and indicate three locations where you are willing to appear. August 12th is the deadline for written submissions. Submissions should be no longer than five pages in length, with up to three recommendations that reflect your ideas on taxes, potential new investments, or cost savings related to the federal government. Please send the clerk of the Standing Committee on Finance your submission (along with your contact information). The Clerk of the Standing Committee on Finance Sixth Floor, 131 Queen Street House of Commons, Ottawa ON K1A 0A6, Canada Tel.: 613-992-9753 Fax: 613-996-1626 E-mail: FINA@ parl.gc.ca There will always be debate as to what are the best ideas to carry Canada forward. What is truly unique

about our country is that we always develop ways and means for everyone to have their say and to test and challenge those ideas. We can all feel proud when the last spike is hammered, the last soldier returns home or the last vote is counted, that it’s our country and we can play a part in it.

Council Highlights for July 12, 2011 Community Wildﬁre Protection Plan Council passed a resolution to support an application for provincial funding for a Community Wildfire Plan in the amount of $11,877.50. The District of Peachland has completed a number of forest fuel mitigation projects since 2005. Edgewater Inn Patio Council passed a resolution authorizing the Edgewater Inn to construct a sidewalk patio in front of the hotel from May 1, 2011 to October 31, 2011. Beach Ride Company Council passed a resolution permitting a reduction of liability insurance from $5 million to $2 million for the Beach Ride Company that rents out pedal bikes on Beach Avenue. Westbank Country Opry Council approved gratis use of the community portable stage for Westbank Country Opry show in Heritage Park on August 7, 2011.

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Editor’s Perspective

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a car? By Cindy Fortin Editor ∙ peachlandview@shaw.ca The world moved one step closer to the “Jetsons” era this week with the public unveiling of the first airplane-car to become available for purchase in the retail market. The aptly named “Transition” Roadable Aircraft, developed by Massachusetts-based Terrafugia, is designed to provide pilots the convenience of a dual-purpose vehicle. The airplane-car can fold up its wings and drive on any surface road. Once at the airport, the wings can be extended again, and the aircraft is ready for take-off. Both folding and extending the stowaway wings is accomplished from inside the cockpit. According to their website, “The Transition addresses head-on the issues private and sports pilots face: cost, weather sensitivity, high overall door-to-door travel time and a lack of mobility at destination.” It’s adorable! But while I would love to own one, I’m sure only a select clientele will be able to possess one in the near future. John Travolta, for one, comes to mind. The company estimates the automobileaircraft will have a price tag of around $250,000 U.S., and they are already taking deposits for orders. If you’d like to take a peek at it, a good website is: http://www.terrafugia.com/index.html. With its wings folded, the Transition really does resemble an automobile --- albeit, somewhat futuristiclooking --, but still a car, with four tires and a license plate at front and back. It does have a fin on the back, but we’ve already had those for some time now. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has granted special exemptions to the vehicle, such as tire and rim selections that are appropriate for highway speeds, as well as an electronic stability control system, and air bag requirement. Terrafugia is “a privately funded company, made up of award-winning MIT-trained aeronautical engineers and MBA’s – who also happen to be passionate private pilots.” Terrafugia is derived from the Latin for “Escape the Earth”. I guess the Transition airplane-car caught my attention because it was a fun, light-hearted story on the news, rather than just the typical tragic traffic accidents, flooding, fires and war. And it moved all of us Jetsons-watchers-of-ol’ closer to the reality we once dreamed of. (Admit it… we all wanted a flying car to take to work, a robotic maid named Rosie, and a mechanical spouse designed to cater to our every need. Err, forget that last one…that was Stepford Wives.) The Transition sounds like an ideal ride. But as exciting and innovative as this new auto-plane may be, I do foresee a downside to owning one. Some disadvantages may be: - Drunk-fliers will literally “take-off” the moment they spot a police roadside check. - Spouses will no longer have an excuse for arriving home late for dinner. - Difficulty in implementing an Air Pool lane. - Just one more item to argue over during the divorce settlement.

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Will we wake up when it’s too late? Madam Editor: Last Saturday morning I decided to travel Beach Avenue, north to south. I encountered a bicycle-type vehicle, some four feet wide, meandering down Beach with three passengers, and further on another two three-wheeled vehicles. A vehicle has to follow and not overtake, as the road is not wide enough, and signs forbid it, something that could lead to “road rage". Safety is paramount.

ICBC has had complaints and so have the mayor and council in the recent past. I later returned and spoke to the vendor of the machines. Yes, he is operating with the knowledge of council and the so-called Economic Committee. He has insurance for five million dollars. In spite of my letters and discussion to council via the mayor regarding the speed limit and single lane signage, bicycles on pedestrian footpaths, no one is using their head. As mentioned before (in a previous letter) it will not be long before we have swings and roundabouts (carousels). Downtown we have cafes taking up the sidewalk, canoe rentals on the park area. What next? Completion of our own Coney Island? There is nothing wrong with car exhibitions and celebrations, etc., once in a while, but the accumulation of large crowds today requires a full time police presence. Another cost to the property owners. Continued on page 5

Peek into the past This is the only 33 RPM record album ever produced with Peachland on the cover. The picture was taken near Somerset Avenue. Aragon Records was based in Vancouver and only lasted a few years. It came out in 1958 and probably used this view because there were Ogopogo songs on the record including, “I Wonder if the Ogopogo’s Lonesome,” and for years there was a sign on the highway nearby declaring Peachland “Home of the Ogopogo”. Maybe it is time to claim Ogopogo once again? Photo contributed by the Peachland Historical Society

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Free “Learn to Fish” program available to B.C. children Bill Barisoff, MLA - Commentary Family is truly one of the greatest blessings that we have and yet it is also one we often take for granted in our day-today travels, due to our increasingly busy lives. I was fortunate my late father always took the time to share the joys of being together and one of our favourite pastimes was fishing. Fishing is an activity that as a parent I have greatly enjoyed sharing with my three children and as a grandparent I look forward to fishing with my grandchildren. One of the challenges of many of today’s families is that learning to fish may not have been an opportunity available to them, and that is what I find exciting about a new program being offered by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of British Columbia. “Learn to Fish”

is a free program being offered to children ages five to 15 all across B.C. to teach kids how to fish. Instruction will be offered in knot tying, rods, reels and tackle use along with guidance on fish identification and biology. Other important topics to be covered include fish habitat and conservation education along with learning about fish handling, safety and regulations. All tackle and gear will be provided for instruction. Locally, this course will be offered at the Okanagan Lake Provincial South Campground on Wednesday, July 27. For further information contact 604-504-4716 or email FraserValley@gofishbc.com. Gaming grants is another topic that I know many of you here in the South Okanagan follow closely. As some of you may be aware, the gaming grant program is currently under review. Once the review process has been completed it is my intention to again host a gaming seminar in the fall depending on a few different factors. While this review is underway, gaming grants are continuing to be awarded. Last week organizations, such as the Summerland Museum and Heritage Society, Summerland Action Festival, and the Penticton Aquatic Association, were some of the local organiza-

tions awarded grants to help promote the important services they provide in our local communities. If you would like further information about gaming grants please contact my office. Do you know someone who is public-minded and knowledgeable in areas such as property appraisal and real estate valuation who has an interest to serve the community? If so, there are currently openings all across British Columbia on the Property Assessment Review Panel, including an opening here in Penticton. For more information, including the job description and application please visit www.cscd.gov.bc.ca/parp. Finally this week I would like to commend all of the volunteers and participants involved in the 2011 Valley First Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan Race. This unique cycling event brought over 2,000 cyclists alone and many more friends and families to enjoy this clearly very popular race. It was great to see so many competitors enjoying our region. From a brief look at the results it is clear that this race draws a large cross section of athletes from all across British Columbia, Alberta and even Manitoba with a few from Washington State as well. A job well done to all involved.

2000 girls and Guiders gear up for SOAR 2011 Three local Peachland girls and Guiders will join some 2,000 others from around BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, including guests from, Mexico, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, UK, and USA to attend the SOAR 2011 in Agassiz, July 23-30. What is SOAR 2011? The Spirit of Rendezvous Adventure is a week-long provincial outdoor camp sponsored by the BC Council of Girl Guides of Canada, for girls between the ages of 10 and 18. This is the sixth SOAR camp that BC Girl Guides has held. They have been located around the province (Prince George, Sooke, Trail, Merritt, Parksville) in order to give girls an opportunity to see various parts of BC. The program will consist of traditional camp-type activities such as cooking, campfire sing-alongs and crafts. The girls have signed up to try out activities in each of the program areas -- Active Recreation, Crafts, Environment, Fine Arts, Service, Science and Technology and Waterfront -- and go on day trips to tour the local area. The Ranger girls (ages 15-17) have also had the opportunity to sign up for various adventure trips. Activities include: · Active Recreation: archery, bike touring, geocaching, golf, mountain biking, orienteering, rappelling, self-defense, skateboarding, wall climbing, yoga · Crafts: beading, art of bonsai, button blanket square, screen printing, art of mosaics, weaving, woodturning and leather work · Environment: alternative energy sources, eco-footprints, leave no trace, local habitat – food and farm culture, local watershed, preserving and enhancing local habitat, raptors, safe drinking water, weather and wonders of the wetlands · Fine Arts: clowning, culinary arts, dancing, musical theatre, photography and

Will we wake up when it’s too late? Continued from page 4 We have a new municipal employee who fosters the benefits of Peachland -for tourists. Why? No one is considering the local taxpayer, who finds it difficult to visit local stores, cannot park in front of the doctor or drugstore premises. There are many elderly retirees here. Again, to hell with the local taxpayers who must reclaim the town after all the tourists have disappeared. Once we shop in Westbank, why should we come back? It is cheaper there. Was all this change to tourism envisaged when the taxpayer rejected the $4,000+ municipal logo -- "Play along"

–, I wonder. As for the members of the Economic Committee, developers are represented, plus a development-oriented councillor who has connections to a Peachland property owner and possible developer. We can never win. As for the property taxpayers on Beach Avenue, no doubt house prices have dropped due to this tourist Mecca. We are all at fault, we let people run things without consideration of problems down the road and without considering the public’s input. We will wake up when it is too late. Roll on local election. Mick Read, Peachland

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zumba · Service: Fraser Valley Gleaners, Thrift Store, Hats for Homeless, knitted lap blankets, sorting school supplies for Family Services, service for Chilliwack Community Services, storm drain marking, Agassiz Food Bank, painting and assembling wooden toys for local Christmas hampers, pruning in Agassiz · Science: simple machines and gadgets; water Olympians; crime scene investigators; chemists, robots, dairy research · Waterfront: canoeing, scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, waterslides · Day trips: in the country, and in the city Information submitted by Linda Fairley, SOAR 2011 Steering Committee, Public Relations; SOAR@bc-girlguides.org.

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“My Parks Pass” free to all grade eight students Dear Editor: Have you received your free “My Parks Pass” yet? Nature Canada has joined with Parks Canada and the Historica-Dominion Institute to give every Grade eight student in Canada a free pass to any Parks Canada-administered national park or national historic site. The pass is good for a whole year, and so the family doesn’t feel left out, students can flash their pass for an instant discount on a daily family or group pass, too. With 42 national parks, 167 national historic sites

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a car? Continued from page 5 - Teenagers will want to borrow the “car” all the time! - And finally, the government will immediately slap you with a carbon-neutral Atmospheric Usage Tax (AUT). Still, it sounds like a fun ride! The first customer delivery of a Transition Roadable Aircraft is expected to occur in 2012.

and four national marine conservation areas across the country, there are many things you can do with a “My Parks Pass”. Hiking through the Rocky Mountains. Sailing down a historic canal. Following in the footsteps of Canada’s great historical figures. Which adventure you take is up to you. If you share your “My Parks Pass” experiences through photos and stories on the “My Parks Pass” website (www.myparkspass.ca) you can win great prizes. Send in a photo of your adventure at a national park, national historic site or national marine conservation area, or if you can’t make it out to one of those destinations, take a picture of yourself with the pass. Your photo could get you an iPod Touch or an iTunes gift card. The passes were distributed to schools across the country, including in your community, so if you have a Grade eight student in your house, he or she should have it by now. Any Grade eight students, including home schooled students who were missed during the distribution, can request a “My Parks Pass” through the Parks Canada National Information Service at 1-888-773-8888 or information@pc.gc.ca. As Canadians, we are remarkably fortunate to have abundant opportunities to connect with nature. For so many of us, some of our favourite childhood memories involve being outdoors – and children today can still have those same memorable moments. So I encourage you to use the “My Parks Pass”, get outside and have fun!

Family thanks municipality for beautiful tree Dear Editor: To the District of Peachland… Thanks for removing the old stump from the beach opposite Williams Street, and replacing it with a beautiful tall tree. It looks really nice next to the memorial bench. The Slater family, Peachland

Ian Davidson, Executive Director, Nature Canada

Your Guide To Local Events & Activities FEATURED EVENTS

Thursdays to Saturdays - The Little Schoolhouse - The Summer Program will run from 11 am to 4 pm at The Little Schoolhouse on Brandon Lane. Local artists will be painting, displaying and selling their work. Join them for lessons, watch them work or just meet local artists. For a schedule of artists participating go to www.pcartscouncil. com. Sundays in July & August - The Little Schoolhouse Sunday Tea - Sunday Tea on the Patio will begin July 10, at The Little Schoolhouse, running from 1 to 4 pm. Every week different artists will display their work at this pleasant afternoon event. Sunday, July 17 - Summer Concert Series - A free series of concerts sponsored by the Rotary Club will be held at the Rotary Pavilion in Heritage Park Sundays during July and August. Featured will be Donovan Sweet. With swing guitars and vocals from this popular Okanagan Valley duo. This is a family event and will include an art display and food at 4 pm. The music will begin at 5 pm. Performing July 24 will be Time For Treble. A gold medal winning jazz

band from Mt. Boucherie High School. The series will also talented performers in the evening. This years line-up inrun August 7, 14 and 21, with different groups each week. cludes 54*40, Greg Sczebel, The Mailbu Knights, Wassabi Collective, Kath and the Tomkats and Precision. There will Wednesdays - Savour Each Word! - Summer Reading also be a variety of vendors. For more information visit Club 2011 - A summer reading club for ages 5 to 12. Regis- www.dancinbarefoot.com. tration is now taking place. This is a free program. When children register they receive their Reading Log, contest Saturday, July 23 - 2011 Fishing Forever Event - The information and program details. Programs are held from Peachland Sportsmens Association invites all persons 10 - 11am July 6 - July 27. Wednesday - July 20 - Mystery with handicaps of any kind to a fishing event especially Meals - Chris Scowen will bring his own Detective - C.S.I. designed for them. The event will take place from 11 am adventure. Be sworn in as deputies, follow the clues and to 2:30 pm in Heritage Park. A BBQ lunch will be provided solve the crime! Please note this session is more suitable along with all necessary fishing tackle and bait. Just bring of older children. Wednesday - July 27 - Tantalizing Tid- yourself and any supporters with you. Please call 250-767bits - Judy Garner-Niehaus will entertain with her interac- 2287 for email okbcwf@telus.net to let them know you are tive native storytelling puppets. The Library will also be attending. having their mid-summer party & draws for some great prizes. For more information on any of the programs the Sunday, July 24 - The Peachland Triathlon - This is a 750 meter lake swim, 20k cycle, 5k run which starts and finishLibrary offers call 250-767-9111. es around Swim Bay and Cousins Park, and incorporates Saturday, July 16 - Dancin’ Barefoot Music Festival - This Beach Avenue, Buchanan and the Blue Waters area. This live music concert will be held at Cousins Park, with the event is put on by the Peachland Recreation Department. Teen Talent Competition in the afternoon and a line-up of For more information call 250-767-2133.

ONGOING EVENTS Monday, July 11 - 50+ Activity Centre - Take Pounds Off land Museum, 7pm; Westside Toastmasters - Lakeview Sensibly, weight lose program, 9:30am; Peachland Quil- Heights Community Centre, West Kelowna, 7pm; ters - 50+ Activity Centre - 1:15pm; Royal Canadian Legion Thursday, July 14 - PWC - Bereavement Support Group, - Euchre, 1900 hrs 10am; Peachland Rotary Club - Noon, Gasthaus; 50+ AcSaturday, July 9 - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 69 - Meat Tuesday, July 12 - Lions Den Meeting - Community Polic- tivity Centre - Bingo, continues all summer Draw, 1500 hrs; 50+ Activity Centre - Carpet Bowling, ing Station, 7pm; 50+ Activity Centre - Carpet Bowling 10am 10am, Bridge - experienced, 7pm & AA at Noon; PWC - Tai Boxing - Beginners boxing, both male and female is held Monday and Wednesday at 4th Street Place at 6 pm. For Chi, 6pm; Royal Canadian Legion - Darts, 7pm Sunday, July 10 - PWC - Jerry Dober Sunday Breakfast, 8 more information call 250-767-9538. am Wednesday, July 13 - 50+ Activity Centre - Chess - 1:15pm, Yoga - 1:30pm; CO Model Railway Company Group - Peach-

Friday, July 8 - Waterfront Grill & Pizzeria - Live entertainment; PWC - Men’s Coffee Club, 10am; Rocky J’s - Karaoke hosted by Billy’s Basement, 7pm; 50+ Activity Centre - Quilting all day July & August

Would you like to feature your event in the Peachland View’s weekly Calendar of Events? Please call 250.767.7771 or email peachlandview@shaw.ca.

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Albas meets with community groups to better understand their needs By Darlene Hartford, office administrator Peachland Chamber of Commerce Newly elected MP, Dan Albas, met with city officials, Peachland Economic Development Committee (PEDC), Peachland Chamber, Visitor Information Centre (VIC), and representatives of the Highway 97 Committee, Boys & Girls Club, and Arts Council Monday, July 11. Albas is visiting communities throughout the valley to better understand their needs when traveling to Ottawa. The first item on the agenda was Peachland Primary School. Albas was aware of the verbal commitment by predecessor Stockwell Day to work towards matching federal funds with local and provincial dollars. All representatives emphasized the value of the Primary School as a multi-purpose community building. The two primary anchor tenants selected by Council are the Chamber/ Visitor Information Centre and Peachland Boys & Girls Club. Craig Monley, Chief Executive Officer of Okanagan Boys & Girls Clubs presented stats on a recent youth survey. Peachland youth are bussed out of the community for schooling and most extracurricular activities once they reach middle school age, stated Monley. This creates a disconnect within the community. A home-based facility for youth would be ideal. Renovation of the Primary School would also generate valuable tourism dollars for the community as well as provide a multi-purpose meeting room, art gallery, and space for performing artists in addition to a home for the VIC and Boys & Girls Club. Peachland Bats Educational and Conservation Program was presented as an important component of the proposed interpretive centre in the VIC, however, this is to be a sustainable program funded through sponsorships, grant funding and marketing initiatives. Mayor Keith Fielding reported on successes of infrastructure funding using three-way partnerships of mu-

nicipal, provincial and federal dollars. Two committees of council, Highway 97 and PEDC, reported on ongoing recommendations for Highway 97 and the recent Economic Impact Study prepared for Council by the PEDC. Peachland Chamber took requests of the Okanagan Valley Transportation Panel to the table. Representatives of chambers of commerce from Osoyoos to Salmon Arm meet regularly enabling them to stand as one voice regarding Highway 97 proposals going to Ottawa. A Wine Barrier Policy Resolution approved at the BC Chamber AGM was also discussed. The antiquated regulations dating back to 1928 restrict transporting wine across provincial borders. Albas stated this needs to be resolved between the provinces prior to presentation to Ottawa. On Sunday, July 31, a new event for horse enthusiasts comes to Peachland. The Wine Country Wrangler Endurance Ride organized by Cory Anthony of the Endurance Ride Association of BC will take place within a 50 mile radius in the hills of Peachland. Mapping and GPS coordinates have been marked over the past month with three endurance rides slated. Partnerships have been created with Peachland Riding Club and Okanagan ATV Tours as much of the backcountry is shared. The Wine Country Wrangler Ride begins at 5 am with the 50 mile ride, then a 25 mile ride, and a 12 mile Fun Ride, which is recommended for first time riders. Registration fees include an examination of all horses by three veterinarians on sight at Peachland Riding Club. Ninety-five percent of horses that participate in endurance races are the Arabian breed, stated Anthony. Horses are expected to arrive from as far south as Texas. World Cup winners will be participating, as well as Panama Canal race winners. Spectators are invited to view the process of qualifying horses for the race that will take place Friday July 29, and Saturday the 30th at the Peachland Riding Club. Visit their website at winecountrywrangler.blogspot.com or contact Cory Anthony directly at cwanthony@shaw.ca or phone 250-860-3900.

Stats Canada will have an information table at the Peachland Visitor Information Centre on Tuesday, July 19, between 11:30 am and 2:30 pm. Youth Services representatives will have information on local employment opportunities and student loans. The first week of August is Volunteer Week and Stats Canada will also promote various volunteer organizations on July 19. Three new members to Peachland Chamber include a travel facilitator, Bed & Breakfast, and Massage Therapist specializing in Mom’s. Wells Gray Tours, represented in Peachland by Joan Niemeier, offers fully guided tours accompanied by trained professionals. Wells Gray offers diverse choices with tours by luxury motor coach, cruises, safaris, theatre tours, and adventures in diverse ecosystems like Costa Rica or, closer to home, the Queen Charlotte Islands. Additional information is on their website www. wellsgraytours.com or contact Joan at 250-826-6650 or joan@wellsgraytours.com. Livingstone Lavender Farm B & B is a ten acre retreat adjacent to many acres of crown land in Paradise Valley. Hosts Mark and Jackie Jennings-Bates have over 15 years in the hospitality industry. They welcome guests to a private suite with Jacuzzi tub and balcony overlooking the valley to the sound of Trepanier Creek. Another option at the Lavender Farm B & B is a double room with quaint antiques capturing that farmhouse feel. Visit www.livingstonebandb.com or phone 250317-1457. Kelowna Mommy Massage brings relaxation services to your home and is “just for Moms!” Relaxation Specialist Meghan Fisher offers care for the caregivers by offering time to relax and recharge using organic massage oils, free personalized body mapping, and childcare while enjoying each session. For prices and packages phone 250-801-1631 or email kelownamommymassage@shaw.ca.

Summer Patio Guide The Red Lion eatery Grand Opening this Saturday! There’s a new eatery in town, at a familiar location, and its menu will delight your taste buds! The Red Lion, formerly know as The Two Chefs, located at Hwy 97 South in Peachland, is open for business. Proprietors, Tina and Joe Connor, and their experienced chef “Sam”antha Wiens, will serve up many of the popular Britishstyle foods as before, as well as hamburgers, lasagna, curry dishes, salads, vegetarian choices, delicious homemade desserts, and an assortment of beverages. They also provide a kid’s menu, and patrons can enjoy dining on their outdoor patio. Tina is a familiar face at the newly named restaurant. She managed The Two Chefs for the previous owner for 2 ½ years. Joe,

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who works overseas, will help out when he is home. The Red Lion’s official Grand Opening will be this Saturday, during regular business hours, and will include special smokies on the barbecue, and free miniature appy platters. “We invite all our past customers, as well as new faces, to come out and try some of the popular favourites, as well as our new items, while enjoying our friendly British-themed atmosphere,” says Tina. How did she come up with the name The Red Lion? It is the most popular British Pub name in England, she says. The Red Lion hours of operation: Tuesday to Sunday, 11 am to 3 pm, and from 4 to 8 pm.

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Peachland through Tania’s Eyes

The relationship between income and poor health By Caitlin Etherington Interior Health

Sailing at Rattlesnake Island, viewed from Hwy 97 Amateur photographer and Peachland resident, Tania Simpson, started photography in 2007 and immediately found a passion for it. She chronicles the seasons, the people, and the wildlife of Peachland in almost daily photos of the area. View more at flickr.com/photos/ taniaseyes. The View will be publishing a weekly look at Peachland, through Tania’s eyes.

What does income have to do with health? Everything. “Frustrated,” she sums it up. “That mostly describes how I feel.” I have been chatting with “Julie” (not her real name), who I met through the work I do supporting Cranbrook’s living wage campaign, about the realities of supporting her family on a low income. A living wage is a calculation of the hourly rate two parents need to make in order to meet their most basic living expenses, based on actual costs within a specific community. Among other basics, housing, clothes, food, rent, and one phone line are included while savings, debt repayment, vacations, and even cable and Internet are not. In Cranbrook this wage has been calculated at

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Popular Dancin’ Barefoot Music Festival this Saturday! By Cindy Fortin One of the Okanagan’s most popular music festivals is happening again, right here in Peachland. Dancin’ Barefoot Music Festival will be taking stage in Cousin’s Park this Saturday, July 16. The vision of the festival producer, Patricia Cheyne, has been to have a collection of local, B.C. and Canadian talent. “This year’s festival will feature legendary B.C. rockers and headliners 54-40”, says Cheyne. “The rest of the lineup includes Nelson’s Wassabi Collective, Salmon Arm’s Greg Szcebel, Kelowna’s own Malibu Knights, Salmon Arm’s Kath & The Tomkats, and the up and coming new band Precision.” Dancin’ Barefoot Music Festival was the dream child of Terry MacGillivray, a renowned Elvis tribute artist from Peachland, and stemming from his passion for music, he created and organized this summer music event in 2007, says Cheyne. “He wanted to share and encourage entertainers to fulfill their dreams and passions as an artist. In addition, he wanted to have an outdoor concert for local talent to perform in their community and enjoy a rockin’ concert.” Terry passed away suddenly in April 2008. His wife Valerie and daughter, Patricia decided to keep Terry’s dream alive and incorporate their own visions for Dancin’ Barefoot. The producers of Dancin’ Barefoot saw their most successful year to date in 2010, with an estimated 2,000 people attending, and 2011 is set to be the best yet… with many more to come! “People have said that they’ve had a great time and it is one of the best events they’ve been too,” says Cheyne. “We want this to become the must-see event that people mark on their calendars each year to go see.” Tickets* are available online on at Ticketbreak.com or at local retailers, Peachland Chamber of Commerce, Bliss Bakery and both Westbank/Kelowna Bering Music Stores. Tickets prices: $35 + HST general admission; $69.95 + HST for VIP Lounge Combo Pack (Limited quantity), 17 years and under are free. VIP Lounge is brand new and consists of a free concert t-shirt, one drink ticket, better viewing, more beverages and mingling with artists. Also, come in before 6:30 pm, and enter your name for a chance to win a Private Meet and Greet with 54-40, and autographed t-shirt. In collaboration with the Teen Talent Competition, Patricia

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Rotary to host second free pavillion concert at Heritage Park on Sunday Article submitted by John Abernathy At 5 pm last Sunday the Larry Crawford Ensemble kicked off the first of six free Sunday summer concerts. The setting was Heritage Park. The host was the Peachland Rotary Club. The concert was a magic hour of jazz classics performed by a veteran troupe of professionals. Larry Crawford hails from Summerland and the trio have performed together up and down the Valley for many years. It was a perfect setting on a fine afternoon. The musicians were excellent and their repertoire was well received. “Keep up the good work,” was a typical response to a questionnaire. The combination of lake, Rotary Pavilion and Spirit Square in Heritage Park is a beautiful Gem of the Okanagan. Given the day, the setting and the quality of the entertainment it was a bit disappointing that the crowd for the first concert was estimated at only about 60. The Rotary Club hopes for an attendance increase over the five remaining concerts in July and August. A successful series this summer will justify concerts in future years. It is indeed the hope of the Club that the family friendly Sunday concerts in Heritage Park will

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Shepherd’s Pie

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Dysfunctional families existed long ago By Rev. Elaine Diggle, Minister, Peachland United Church The Lectionary – Bible readings used throughout the Church year on a three year cycle has recently brought us back to the stories of the Patriarchs [and Matriarchs] of the Old Testament. Those whose stories we find in Genesis, the first book of the Bible. We have read of Abraham and Sarah’s journey from Haran, Upper Mesopotamia, to Canaan, modern Palestine via Egypt. This trip was taken after the calling and promise of YHWH [God] that Abraham would be a blessing to the whole world through his descendants, despite the fact that at the time of God’s calling he and Sarah had no children. Can you imagine setting off west across Canada from Trois Rivières by horse and wagon leaving your home town, wealth and family behind, not knowing exactly where you might end up, but definitely a long way away? And neither of them was in the first flush of youth! In fact when Sarah finally conceives she is past what was considered in those days as ‘child bearing years’. On the journey Abraham tells King Abimelech, who is struck by Sarah’s appearance, that Sarah is his sister so that the King will not kill Abraham before taking Sarah. Does this sound like an ancient soap opera, a forerunner of “Days of Our Lives”? The story of Abraham’s family is an interesting one. Getting tired of waiting for Sarah to conceive, he gets her servant pregnant;

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then Isaac, his only son by Sarah, is born. When Isaac is around 40 years old Abraham sends a servant back to Haran, the “Old Country”, to seek a wife for Isaac, Sarah having died, and the Clan needing a new matriarch. The servant returns with Rebekah, a distant cousin to Isaac. Rebekah, after a period of barrenness of around 20 years, gives birth to twins -Esau the older and Jacob the younger. Like many siblings they are so different that they do not get along with each other at all, and to top it off Jacob tricks his older brother Esau out of his birthright and inheritance. Hang on a minute...you might well say, “Aren’t these the people through whom God blesses all humanity?” But they are cheats, liars, swindlers, tricksters and yes, they also have a strong belief in one God, and pray to God for help. Isaac prayed for Rebekah to know the joy of motherhood, and they also have a very strong sense of family. When it is Jacob’s turn to find a wife, guess where he looks? You have it – Haran. On the way there he wrestles with an Angel-messenger from God – ends up with a wonky leg, and marries both Rachel, who he falls in love with, and her elder sister

St. Margaret’s Anglican Episcopal Church

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Leah. Rachel, like Sarah and Rebekah before her has great difficulty in conceiving, and yet it is Joseph, her first born, who ultimately saves the entire clan from starving. But that is another long story. God’s providence is at work throughout all of their lives. Why should we still read about these dysfunctional families? For many people, their stories give heart. If God’s steadfast love could work through people who were so flawed, then surely God can work through us, the present day flawed ones. You see God is not looking for perfect people in order to be a part of their lives, God is looking for people open to God’s call, open to God’s loving Spirit; open to learning more about God’s grace, mercy and sustaining love. When we read these ancient stories, Abraham and Sarah lived more than 3,000 years ago, we are able to see parts of our selves in one or more of the characters and thus can take heart that God is indeed calling even us, flawed as we might be, into a deeper relationship, that like Abraham, we too might be blessed to be a blessing to those we live with and meet. Amazing, isn’t it? Gives one hope.

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Combined Campuses 10:00 am - Worship Service at Emmanuel Church in West Kelowna (with Kids University)

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Sunday Morning Service 10:00 am Rev. Elaine Diggle

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Peachland Baptist Church Church Service 10 am Children’s Service 10 am Pastor: John Rankin Join Us For: Good Music Bible Messages Great Fellowship

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Fundraiser Garage Sale

The staff at Peachland Dental Centre is holding a Garage Sale Saturday, July 23 from 8 am - 4 pm as a fundraiser for one of the staff members, Lauren, who has recently been diagnosed with brain cancer. As well as the usual garage sale items, we will have a bake sale, lemonade stand and silent auction. Please come find some treasures and treats to help raise funds for a great cause. Also, we will be taking donations at the office to help her and her family through this difficult time.

FOR RENT For Rent Bachelor suite, full kitchen, full bath with jacuzzi, elect. heat & fireplace, alarm, utilities, private parking & entrance. No pets, smoking, parting. Suitable for single adult. References required and 1/2 month damage deposit. $650/ month. Available anytime. Call Denis at 250-859-6660 For Rent Executive 2 bdrm plus den townhouse in Eaglesview with fabulous lake view, 2,000 sq. ft., available Sept. 1. $1,675 per month plus utilities, NS, NP. Call 250-4871247 For Rent Nice, 1 bedroom suite, private patio, two entrances, wide lake view, large yard, lots of parking, all utilities included, free satellite TV, newly renovated, short walk to town centre, w/d included. $850 per month. Call 250-317-0053 For Rent 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, open concept house with lake view for rent. $1,450 plus utilities. Call 250-215-3521 to view. Available ASAP. Pets OK!

Moving Sale Saturday, July 16 8 am - 2 pm 5175 MacNeill Court, Peachland Furniture, household goods, antique blankets and much more

GARAGE SALE

Garage Sale Saturday, July 16 - 8 am - 3 pm & Sunday, July 17 10 am - 2 pm 4086 Beach Avenue Lots of good stuff

Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship

Meets Monday at 7pm (closed meeting) and Friday at 8pm (open meeting). Call 763-5555 for more info.

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Garage Sale 3612 Lever Court, Peachland Saturday, July 16 8 am - 2 pm Inflatable boat , lawnmover, misc. items

U-Pick Strawberries Summerland Strawberry Farm 10002 Haddrell Avenue. Call 250494-7373 for pick times.

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For Sale Chaparral Bowrider 190, Year 2006; Volvo Penta 4.3; 215 engine hours; fully equipped; swim platform, Bimini canopy; $21,000. Call 250-767-6538

Garage Sale Fri., July 15 & Sat., July 16 9 am to 3 pm 3904 Beach Avenue Furniture, stove, pictures, misc. household items. Free futon!

Frances Isabella Lepp (Perry-Hall) Frances passed away peacefully in Kelowna Hospital on JULY 5, 2011. She was born on May 14, 1916 in Alsask, Saskatchewan and lived in several communities in the province, making friends along the way, including a life long friend Bessie Johnstone of Perdue. Frances moved to Peachland, BC in 1995 to be closer to her children and enjoyed her association with the United Church, the UCW and Bargain Bin. She loved helping others, gatherings with family and friends, good food and good times. After suffering a stroke Frances spent the last four years living at The Village at Smith Creek, West Kelowna, BC where she received loving care and kindness, which kept her spirits up and her laughter rolling! She will be missed. She is survived by her daughter Clarice (Lamont); son Mark (Corine); daughter-in-law Megan; brother Bert (Florence); step daughters Marlene (Julian), Bev (Wilf); grandchildren Terry, Dan, Ian (Karyn), Janet (David), Aaron and Regan; great grandchildren Jennifer (Brandon) and Dan; nieces Lynne (Kurt); Barbara (Ed) and Cheryl; cousin Jan; as well as special cousins in the U.K. - Brian (Anita), Bobbie and Maureen. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Peachland United Church on Saturday, July 23rd at 2p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Peachland United Church in Memory of Frances or any charity of your choice.

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Karen’s Place Hair and Body Works 250-767-0276 Correction, the telephone number listed in the white pages of the Peachland Telephone Directory should be 250-767-0276, Fax 250-767-0168 We are open Monday to Saturday & Thursday evenings by appointment.

5884A Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C.

Found Man’s watch found on the beach in Peachland, between 6th and 8th Streets. Call Sylvia at 250-7679019 to identify.

SERVICES Cleaning Services Cabins to Castles - Great cleaning, no hassles. House-keeping, cleaning, office or yard work, move-ins & move-outs, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly appointments. Experienced & reliable. Michelle, 250826-6285

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Request for Proposal Do you want to be paid to have fun? Do you have a skill or a program idea that you would like to share in our community? The District of Peachland Recreation Department is requesting proposals for contracted program instructors for the Fall 2011 and Winter 2012 program season.

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We are looking for instructors to provide a variety of recreational program opportunities in areas such as arts, culture, sport, fitness, wellness, active living, social development, outdoor recreation, and so much more for one or more categories such as preschool age, children, youth, adult and active aging programs. Interested and qualified contractors should express their interest to the Recreation Department no later than July 20th, 2011 Contractors will be requested to follow up with their business/ program plan. For further information, please contact the Recreation Coordinator at 767-2133.

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Sparrowhead Music Private lessons for drums, conga, djembe and ukulele. All ages and levels welcome! Great recording rates in our new 24-track analog studio! Located in Peachland! sparrowhead@shaw.ca 250-5758757

WANTED Childcare Live in nanny or babysitter required in Peachland. Free rent and food with a small salary. separate living quarters. References please. Call 250-767-6752

HELP WANTED Help Wanted Big E’s Bar & Grill is looking for experienced line cooks to join our team. Shifts include evenings and weekends. Please apply in person. Hwy 97, Peachland Centre Mall. Help Wanted Peachland Liquor Store is looking for energetic part time staff to work evenings and weekends. Please apply in person. Peachland Centre Mall.

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July 15, 2011

Let’s have a barbecue! By Rose Soneff Well it’s that time of year again for cooking outdoors -- in parks, campgrounds and back yards. This pleasurable summer pastime of casual dining also provides ideal conditions for outbreaks of foodborne illness. Foodborne illness peaks during the months of May through September because of barbecues and outdoor eating. E. coli, salmonella and campylobacter are among the bacteria related to handling raw meats and other perishable food items. That’s why it’s vital to be sure items are refrigerated, well cooked and handled with care. Washing your hands is one of the most important things you can do to prevent food borne illness, even when not using a barbecue. Always wash your hands thoroughly before preparing and handling any foods destined for the barbecue and whenever switching from handling raw foods to cooked foods. Dangerous bacteria develop easily inside or outside raw meats, particularly in warm conditions. One big problem with barbecuing is that food may appear cooked on the outside; however, it may still be raw

in the center. Make sure food is cooked all the way through by cutting it and checking to ensure the meat is no longer pink. Better yet, use a meat thermometer. Food is cooked when the temperature reaches 77 degrees Celsius. Once cooked, keep hot foods hot (60 degrees C.) and do not cook more food than necessary. Eat cooked food right away, or put it in a refrigerator. On the flip side, keep cold foods cold (less than four degrees C.) by placing food in a refrigerator or on ice in a cooler as soon as you can. Keep fresh foods, including salads and any dressing, cold until ready to eat. Thaw frozen meats before use in a refrigerator or an insulated cooler and keep cold until used. Keep raw and cooked food separated at all times, preferably at opposite ends of the barbecue. Use separate utensils and platters for raw and cooked food. Wash all utensils, cutting boards and counters with hot soapy water and use a bleach- rinse of 1 oz bleach per four litres of water to prevent the bacteria in raw meats from contaminating other foods. My favourite trick to reduce the risk of undercooked food is to pre-cook plain or marinated meat in ad-

vance and then finish it off on the barbeque. This allows me to be sure that food is cooked properly and most people can’t tell that it has been pre-cooked. Rose Soneff is a Community Nutritionist with Interior Health.

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BORN ON THIS DATE

Jaden Smith, Actor-rapper-dancer, 13. Wolfgang Puck, Chef-restaurateur, 62. Alison Fraser, Actor-singer, 56. Kevin Bacon, Actor, 53.

Toby Keith, Singer-guitarist-actor, 50. Beck, Singer-musician-producer, 41. Kathleen Robertson, Actor, 38. Milo Ventimiglia, Actor-director, 34. Eve Myles, Actor, 33. Sophia Bush, Actor, 29.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22): It’s your time to shine! Demand the respect that you deserve! Please don’t act like you don’t care when someone says something hurtful or behaves in an unnecessarily critical manner. Don’t ignore your own needs. Be assertive! Please, stand up for yourself; share opinions. You’re not a doormat! You are very beautiful. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Trust is a two way street. There may be changes in energy or productivity where you work. Paranoia will not help you to achieve spiritual goals. Someone may feel responsible for something that was done in recent memory, whether or not it was their fault. Emotions may motivate you to spend time alone. Don’t dwell! VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Many different, and kindly, people may come out to help you or to support your cause. There are secrets that you are about to uncover in rare, magical ways but you must be prepared for what is about to come. What happened twelve months ago comes full circle. Meditate, befriend others, and delve into spiritual teachings. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It’s time to walk the walk if lately all you’ve been doing is talking the talk. If you can imagine it, then you can make it a reality. You’re not stealing the spotlight if you rightfully own it. Someone close may reveal special insight that could help you if you’re in a rough place. Love follows kindness and care. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Leave well enough alone. If you think that you know better, than act upon what you know. Focusing on family may bring you positive feelings and good fortune, prestige, and joy. Even when you feel as if someone you live with and love may need too much care, you truly are happiest at home this week, loyal Scorpio. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Make sure that risky actions don’t earn you a reputation. Secrets may involve someone you know or someone you trust who is in a position of authority or public service. Someone may place you in lofty (or very public) positions. Feelings and family may motivate you to act your best this week (or your not-so-best).

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): There may be news involving your lover or one of your other favourite people. Love can be found if you look to the past. You might feel an urge to travel to a distant land that involves your ancestors, or to someplace more intimate, that deals with your early childhood. You may learn more than you think possible. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can be of great service to others now, inventive, empathic Aquarius. Mysteries involve maternal family, influences, or events dealing with someone who helped to raise you. Mysterious sorts may come forward, offering assistance toward a secret financial situation. It’s time to stand up for the underdog-Rebel! PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your attentions and affections may be divided this week, dreamy Pisces. Situations surrounding intimacy may either be negative or they may be positive, either making your blood boil or causing your libido to rise. Avoid taking risks without cause and risky persons. Some things change, while others remain the same. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Remain positive, in charge, and maintain your faith in yourself. An unexpected, but very welcome, visitor may make a surprise appearance at your front door this week. There are some who might doubt your abilities, but they will soon be surprised and amazed by what you can accomplish when given a chance. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Remain positive and your words and demeanour will take on a more charismatic and optimistic tone. It might be best for your beaus or your belles to just pick one of them to keep. You may become involved with several lovely people at once, but you could feel emotionally injured, if you keep this up for too long. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It’s time to share the spotlight with someone more sensitive. Others may notice your charm and seek you out for conversations and pleasant outings. You are wittier, more educated, more accomplished, and far quicker than usual. Writing brings money. Share opinions regarding how outdated your surroundings/ work area are. info@christinedavisonastrology.com

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This Week In History On July 10, 968, the city of Dublin was founded on the banks of the river Liffey.

Also This Week 07/11/1859 A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens was published. 07/12/1862 the Medal of Honor, the highest American military decoration, was authorized by the United States Congress. 07/13/1985 the Live Aid benefit concert took place in London, England and Philadelphia, U.S. as well as other venues. 07/14/1881 Henry McCarty, who is better known as Billy the Kid, was shot and killed by Pat Garrett outside Fort Sumner. 07/15/1934 Continental Airlines began operations. 07/16/1965 the Mont Blanc Tunnel, which links France and Italy, opened.

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July 15, 2011

Around Peachland

Father and daughter, Rainer, left and Melissa Udala stand next to their unique four-wheeled bicycles. Rainer, his wife Jan, and Melissa started a new business called Beach Ride Rental Company, located at 13th and Beach Avenue. The bikes are a great way to enjoy the scenery along Beach Ave., under your own steam. Photo Constance Roth

As part of the Peachland Arts Council summer arts program, Wayne Power works on his watercolour, pen and ink drawing of the Rotary Pavilion. Beside him is Thelda McIlwaine, who is working on her own piece (off-screen) -- an acrylic picture of a friend’s house who lives on the oceanside of Vancouver Island. Photo Constance Roth

Father and daughter, Steven, left and Melanie Antturi, volunteer at the Peachland Food Bank. Mom usually volunteers too, but was away this week. Photo Constance Roth

This bright and ﬂowery shot shows the beautiful red roses are in full bloom at the Little Schoolhouse. Photo Eric Hall

The tiger lilies have started to bloom and are beautiful! This lone lily sits amongst many in the gardens of Greg Passmore and girlfriend Shay Sutherland. They planted a few varieties this spring. Photo Christina Passmore

Barbara Buckley received ﬂowers from the Little Schoolhouse in recognition of her years of volunteer effort. Way to go, Barbara! Photo Eric Hall

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8.45 Acres 4950 Trepanier Road, Peachland

Thinking of raising a family in the country? Look no further! Future potential in this private flat 10 acre property with 5 bed/ 3 bath home located just outside of Peachland. Great outbuildings include huge heated detached workshop, hay shed with corral, boat and storage shed and more! Zoned A1 and allowing for accessory building.

4456 Trepanier Creek Road, Peachland

3612 Lever Court

This upgraded walkout rancher has it all! Bright open floor plan with skylight dormers, vaulted ceilings, wrap around windows, and country kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Lower large bright upgraded 3 bedroom suite walks out to the large sunny back yard, on to the babbling creek and across the bridge to acres of wide open back woods.

Beautiful one level rancher 1700 sq ft 3 bed /2 baths, quiet cul de sac location, walking distance to the beach, triple garage with lots of additional parking for a large RV or boat, hardwood floors sunken living room, formal living & dining areas, family room with gas fireplace off the kitchen, exceptional value- below assessment.

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NO PAD FEES TO PAY!! Only a low $45 per month strata fee. This can’t be beat in the Okanagan! Over 1400 square feet and nicely updated 2 bedroom 2 bath plus a den home, a 45+ community. Own your own land! Low maintenance yard too! This IS the best price in Pinewoods Villa. Nicely updated home and beautiful valley views from the huge picture window in the den! YOU Own your own land in this park! Please bring offers....we want this SOLD! MLS®10021255

“Gorgeous! Totally, professionally renovated Executive Home. Open plan on main w contemporary, gourmet kitchen. Spacious, luxurious MBR with Brazilian hardwood flooring, dble walk-in closet, FP with sitting area & 3 balconies. Oversize garage w heatd flr; 20’x30’detachd garage w overhd crane, grease pit and unfinished carriage room. AMAZING! SEEING IS BELIEVING!”

3787 Carrall Road

REDUCED!! Craftsman home with lakeview! Lot subdividable! 3 bed/3 bath family home, solidly built, HUGE yard w/ fruit trees and mature landscaping. Maintained with loving hands, you’ll want it for YOUR family to grow in. Very close to lake, shopping! MLS®10026353

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5206 Clarence Road

This is a dream home! A garden featuring a lovely waterfall, fish pond, fruit trees, a pergola, charming garden shed and never a lawn to mow. 3 spacious bedrooms, formal living & dining rooms, 3 cozy fireplaces (including one in the master!). This home is situated on a large .27 acre lot with view of Okanagan Lake and only minutes away from the new Ponderosa Golf Course. MLS®10027634

5651 Gladstone Road

Wonderful 5 acre view property complete with Cape Cod style home and in-ground pool. Large, insulated and heated workshop with attached garage and carport. Close to amenities. Future subdivision potential. Adjacent to future golf course. MLS®10028553

Priced Right to Sell at $449,500 Great location, gorgeous lake & mountain views! Open floor plan on main features spacious, contemporary kitchen, bright dining & living areas. New furnace & roof are just part of the incredible value of this property. Completely & professionally updated, this tasteful 2+2bdrm, 3 bath home provides you with an opportunity to just move in & spend your days enjoying the Okanagan lifestyle.

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6154 Davies Crescent Peachland

2 -2025 Shannon Lake Road

Brand new 2010 Manufactured home in desirable 55+ Treasure View Estates. 1242 sq ft, 2 BR 2 Bath, deluxe ensuite, full drywall, upgrade kitchen package. Carport + extra parking. Hardi siding, room to install deck/patio. Ready for viewing. MLS®10018448

229-495 All Star Court

Superb 3 bed condo! Morning sun makes it even brighter! Generous floor plan, large bedrooms & updated galley kitchen. Showhome colours & in-unit laundry make it an easy & enjoyable place to live! MLS®10030801

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5 yr fixed (quick close) 3.74% 3 yr fixed 3.52% 3 yr variable (Prime – 0.80%) 2.20%

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1470 Ponderosa Road Great 4 bdrm 2 bath start home in good condition. Near schools, bus route and recreation centre. Big yard, room for kids. Incl. appliances. Newer heat pump with a/c, new kitchen/bathroom countertops. $339,000

3936 Beach Ave - Location, Location, Location-Semi waterfront on

MLS®10025164

Peter Wannop John Kilpatrick Bradly Dillman Jackie Scott

Lake views for miles! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath walk-out rancher not only has sweeping lake & valley views, but is located in an established quiet neighbourhood on a very private lot. Renovated & updated throughout with new kitchen, fixtures, teak flooring, drywall & paint.

$499,000

MLS®10031882

KELOWNA WESTSIDE Each office independently owned and operated.

Call: 250.768.2161 www.NextDoorTeam.com

Beach Avenue in beautiful historic Peachland. 2 bdrms, 2 bthrms, F/P/ carport, fenced corner lot with a “totally unfinished”above ground lower level. MLS®10025016 $659,000

5909 MacGregor Road

www.MrPeachland.com 250-707-4663

Bryon Knutsen

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

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

(250) 863-1282 “Our” Community “Your” Realtor

• Director’s Platinum Award • President’s Gold Award • Master Sales Award KELOWNA

bryonknutsen@royallepage.com