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Eldon and Donna Kerbes (centre) were honoured as Citizens of the Year Friday at the Spirit of Peachland Civic Awards ceremony. The Kerbes are shown with (left to right) Mayor Fielding and Councillors Moberg, Photo Joanne Layh Condon, anduSchierbeck.

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by leading the audience Spirit of BC and the Loney and Linda Nicho- Lighting Award went to in singing the national Councillor’s Award went las were acknowledged Deborah and Samuel His wife anthem. to (left) Chris Byrd.

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Photography by Elaine photo teers regularly with the the evening, the Danny Both the Centennial making Peachland a Five While not everyone Peachland Hospital Aux- Sameshima Trio had the and Communities in Bloom community. left the ceremony with iliary and is also involved pleasure of performing Bloom Committees were Councillor Moberg an award, a special segwith the Peachland Quil- to a full house, as the cer- presented the Meritori- presented the Commu- ment in the first part of ters Guild and Pincush- emony was particularly ous Service award. Cen- nity Builders award to the program allowed for ion Quilters Guild. well attended this year. tennial Committee mem- Lynne Herrin. community group recogBoth Donna and El- by Joanne When Layh the awards seg- bers Chris Scowen, The Youth AchieveWiebe Don told the committee of the whole onnitions.

Tuesday. “When you look don are active in the ment of the evening be- Wigfield, Lorraine ment award went to Porothers, Peachat thatBergwe come down to two parks – CousinsAmong Park and Lambley.”

Peachland Fall Fair and gan, Constable Jeremy man, Peter Schierbeck tia Conner, one of this land Fire and Rescue Wiebe went on to say that Cousins Park was eliminated in the iniPeachland council has decided to build a skate park at Lambley Peachland Players.

NeedRicker without and thea thorough Peach- and Barb were foryear’s Peachland AmbasService acknowledged tial process a variety of reasons, including safety concerns related Park, but they won’t be proceeding public con-Dionne less to say, the couple land Ambassador candihonoured for their hard sador candidates.

ConDory Nash, Peachland’s sultation process that will allow youth and other members of the to being near the ball field. are dedicated offering were on hand to es- aspects work in the cen-opinion nor regarding was successful in isFirefi ghter ofMayor the FieldYear.

“Public site location important,” community to to have their saydates in the design and other of ensuring the their time and effort to cort the winners of each tennial year was a sucraising over $9,000 for The Peachland Lions ing stated. “However, there is little point in seeking public input new amenity. theCouncil community.

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Club recognized about alternative locations such alternatives exist. WeLynne have and staff this week public will Communities the Kerbes’ missed much carpet. in Bloom Committee The Water ConservaHerrin as Lion ofskate the youth have a say on proposed design concepts, safety features, shared use identified Lambley Park as the intended location for the of the awards ceremony Helen McLaughlan, members Gord Thorne, tion Landscaping prize Year, Peachland Sportsconsiderations, nuisance mitigation plans, and other relevant operat- park because it is the site that appears to best optimize all of the because were busy Sarah (Sadie) Todd and many Doreen Thorne, Wilma was criteria. awarded to Nahid association memrelevant selection However, this ismen’s a conclusion that has yet ing issuesboth before construction is authorized, there aren’t choicvolunteering in the kitchStella Vaughan-Birch McKinnon, Phyllis PapGordon and Liz and ber Martha Jenkins paid es available when it comes to location. At present, the only location to be tested and validated.” en the identifi event. ed as suitable took home the Park.

Free- ineau, Martha The Jenkins, Zimmerman tribute Sportsman of district Dale is expected to co-host for a public opentohouse with New thatduring has been is Lambley While Kerbes’ were dom ofvisible the Municipality Doug needs Ross, Mary True- their of drought tol-house thewill Year Judy aVernando Line Skateparks Ltd.use in June.

The open include presenta“Skate the parks need to be in highly locations. The terrain busy kitchen, award.

Darlene man, Darlenetion Hartford, erant other for and Olive Fielding spoke and a town hall shrubs meetingand that allows discussion with council to be flinat,the it needs to bethe accessible to youth in aHartford safe way and the youth Peachland Variety Singreceived the Mayor’s Chris Scowen, Polly eco-friendly landscaping about the contributions need to be able to get there,” director of community services Cheryl and staff as well as a silent vote on favourite design features. ers opened the evening Award for her work with Palmer, Doug Allin, Vic elements. The Christmas of the Wellness Centre.

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RCMP target distracted drivers If you text, check your email, talk on a mobile phone, or are otherwise distracted while you drive, you may have a better than usual chance of being fined these days. That’s because over the next while, the Central Okanagan Traffic Services (COTS) and Kelowna Integrated Road Safety Unit (IRSU) will be particularly targeting distracted drivers and enforcing distracted driving laws.

Distracted driving isn’t limited to using an electronic device. The RCMP will also be looking out for people that are putting on makeup or reading a newspaper or book while driving.

“There are no messages or conversations that are so important that you need to put lives at risk,” COTS Sgt. Al Dengis says. “If you need to make a phone call on a cell phone or check email, I suggest you use a hands free device, or pull your vehicle over.”

The fine for using a hand-held electronic device while driving is $167. Drivers caught texting or emailing could also receive three driver penalty points.

Peachland Rose Show to return with new location The Sowers and Growers will once again host a Rose Show in June with international rose show judges Danielle and Malcolm Scott. This year’s expanded show will happen at 4th Street Place instead of the Peachland Little Schoolhouse, due to an increase in displays.

If you grow roses but aren’t an expert in displaying them, the judges will be offering tips at the next Sowers and Growers meeting, which will be held in the home of Ann Bykowsky at 5346 Buchanan Road on Thursday, May 17 at 7 p.m. Bring all your questions. The Rose Show catalogue will be available at the meeting or by phoning 250-767-2218. Watch for more information in the Peachland View closer to the event.

The Peachland Rose Show will take place on Saturday, June 16 at 4th Street Place.

Boaters warned to watch for hazardous debris The Regional District of the Central Okanagan (RDCO) is warning boaters to be aware and take precautions against possible floating hazards on Okanagan Lake caused by spring runoff conditions.

Recently, plenty of debris has made its way into the lake from local water courses, which could cause a potential hazard for boaters.

The RDCO is reminding people that at this time of year water levels could rise unexpectedly. They recommend that people and their pets keep a safe distance from creek banks, which may be slippery or subject to erosion from the spring runoff.

For up-to-date information in the event of an emergency and activation of the Regional Emergency Operation Centre or for other related information, residents can visit the newly launched emergency website at www.cordemergency.ca

Public access to Hardy Falls Regional Park will be reduced for a number of weeks this summer as the regional district replaces seven bridges along the trail.

The new bridges will increase public safety as well as improve protections for the Kokanee salmon and riparian forest habitat. The work will be completed well

before the salmon spawn this year, and environmental protections will be in place during construction.

The park will be closed during the old bridge removal and the new bridge replacement, which will take place likely for several weeks sometime between June 1 and July 31. Exact work plans are unknown at this point as tendering activities are still in progress.

Emergencies - are you prepared?

by Joanne Layh If an emergency or disaster happened right now, would you be prepared? May 6-12 is Emergency Preparedness Week in B.C. and officials are suggesting that residents take the time now to consider personal preparations in the case of a forest fire or other disaster.

“Emergency Preparedness Week gives us an opportunity to have a look at the incidents and disasters that can happen and find out if we are actually personally prepared for them,” Peachland fire chief Grant Topham told The View. “Some things that can and will happen in Peachland are obviously forest fires, floods, weather events such as wind storms or ice storms or power outages in the winter and in summer and you have to make sure that you and your family personally are prepared for any of these events. In being prepared, the first thing you need to look at is if you have a safety plan. Do you know what to do, where to go, and also do you have a 72-hour kit with all your personal items in it that will last for 72 hours if you are out of your home? You may be asked or told to leave your home at a moments notice at which time you will not have time to gather your personal effects; you will be asked to leave your house immediately. So make sure that you have all the things you need in a bag close to the door or somewhere you can find it quickly in order to evacuate,” the fire chief advises.

As warmer temperatures approach, residents are asked to take extra precautions.

“With Peachland and the Okanagan area being a semi-arid climate, the weather is going to get hot and dry and we have to be extremely careful with fire and matches or anything that could lead to a forest fire situation, so if there is anything that you see that you think is a danger be sure to call 9-1-1 and report it,” Topham says.

Regional emergency program staff encourage Central Okanagan families to know the risks, make a plan and get a kit.

Having a 72-hour kit is one of the most important things you can do to prepare for the event of an emergency.

What you need in a basic home emergency kit: • Water - two litres of water per person per day (include small bottles that can be carried easily in case of an evacuation order); • Food - canned food, energy bars and dried foods that will not spoil (remember to replace the food and water once a year); • Manual can opener; • Flashlight and batteries; • Battery powered or wind-up radio (and extra batteries); • First aid kit; • Special needs items - prescription medications, infant formula or equipment for people with disabilities; • Extra keys for your car and house; • Cash - include smaller bills, such as $10 bills (travellers’ cheques are also useful) and change for payphones; • Emergency plan - include a copy of it and ensure it contains in-town and out-of-town contact information; • A copy of important documents - birth certificate, passport, B.C. CareCard, insurance, photos of family members; and • Pet food.

Other recommended items include: • A change of clothing and footwear for each household member; • Sleeping bag or warm (foil) blanket for each household member; • A whistle (in case you need to attract attention); • Garbage bags for personal sanitation; • Toilet paper and other personal care supplies; • Safety gloves; • Basic tools (hammer, pliers, wrench, screwdrivers, fasteners, work gloves); • Small fuel-driven stove and fuel (follow manufacturer’s directions and store properly); and • Two additional litres of water per person per day for cooking and cleaning.

In addition, the EOC recommends that residents visit and bookmark their new website, www.cordemergency.ca, and subscribe now to receive information updates that will be delivered to their email whenever the EOC is activated in response to any emergency.

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Illegal compost dumping costing taxpayers thousands

by Joanne Layh Over 50 per cent of the material that is deposited at Peachland’s compost site is coming from contractors outside of the district, and that illegal dumping is costing taxpayers thousands of dollars, council learned this week.

“We are well known in the trucking industry as the place to basically dump your illegal loads,” director of operations Doug Allin told the committee of the whole.

Allin says that the biggest offenders are contractors who come after hours with

truckloads of metal and other product, which they mask with a layer of compostable debris on top.

In 2011 the district spent $21,000 to grind the material dumped at the compost.

In addition, the district absorbs staff and contractor costs to sort it, haul it, and tip it at the Glenmore Landfill in Kelowna.

This week council agreed to Allin’s recommendation to lock the compost site gate between 3:30 p.m. and 7 a.m. until a two-week monitoring period reveals more data about public use.

Go Batty in Peachland at the Meadowlark Festival

by Joanne Layh It might be called the Meadowlark Nature Festival, but in Peachland festivalgoers will be celebrating all things bat related this Thursday. That’s because once again Peachland’s bat population will be showcased and celebrated in a one-day event, Go Batty in Peachland, as part of the larger regional festival.

The Meadowlark Nature Festival is a five-day outdoor celebration of nature that takes place in various communities within the Okanagan and Similkameen valleys.

Those who attend the Peachland component can expect numerous family activities, including a close-up viewing of a resident bat of the primary school attic. Attendees will also get to participate in a walk-through of the primary school building, where the attic houses what may be the largest known bat colony in B.C. The primary school building is currently under renovation but will soon house the Peachland Visitor and Interpretive Centre, as well as the Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Preliminary plans of the two anchor tenants will be available for viewing.

Biologist Tanya Luszcz will present an interactive slide show about the biology, behaviour and conservation issues of the bats of Peachland. As well, Marilyn and Corby Hart of Cedar Lane Workshop will be at the event with bat houses, one of which will be given away at the event, courtesy of the Okanagan Similkameen Conservation Alliance (OSCA).

The event will offer bat crafts and hands-on activities for kids, displays of art and creative writing from Peachland Elementary School students, and an opportunity to gather outside to view the bats exiting the schoolhouse for a night of foraging.

Luszcz expects a couple hundred bats will have returned from their hibernaculum

by May 17, which could make for a great show.

Proceeds from Go Batty in Peachland will go to the ongoing development of

Council highlights - May 8

by Erin Hayman

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2012 Financial Plan Bylaws Council gave final reconsideration and adopted the 2012 Financial Plan Bylaws, which included numerous bylaws.

Peachland Rotary Club Wi-Fi access proposal Council passed a resolution contributing $1,775 towards the Rotary Club Wi-Fi access project, and an annual contribution of $840 for ongoing internet connection fees. The project will provide free wireless internet access in the downtown Peachland area based on a three-year term.

BC Transit service agreement Council passed a resolution requesting that RDCO requests that the BC Transit board designate Peachland as the provider for the BC Transit service agreement. Having the transit agreements managed in-house will improve service quality and increase efficiency.

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Council passed a resolution instructing staff to undertake beach water quality monitoring for 2012, and to report back to council at the end of summer with a proposed policy. Traditionally the Interior Health Authority undertook collecting beach water samples for quality testing, however in the summer of 2011 IHA advised that they would no longer be providing the service of collecting the samples, but would continue to test the samples.

Lambley Skate Park Council passed a resolution to re-engage New Line Skateparks Inc. for the Lambley Skate Park project. New Line was originally engaged in 2005 to design and develop the skate park, through re-engagement using the old plans will result in cost savings and efficiencies from both administrative, consultative and design perspectives and will expedite the project. There will be full public information and consultation forthcoming regarding the Skate Park project.

Peachland bats educational program and the continuation of educational outreach initiatives by OSCA that benefit species and habitats at risk in this region. Individuals, families or small businesses that want to assist in the preservation of Peachland bats and the educational program can find out more about the Friends of the Bats and Bat Buddies sponsorship programs at the event.

Go Batty in Peachland will take place from 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 17 at the Peachland Community Centre. Tickets are $10 per adult (including one child free) and include refreshments. Tickets can be purchased online at meadowlarkfestival.bc.ca or at the door.

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District of Peachland Council Committees

Volunteers Wanted The District of Peachland is looking for a volunteer to fill a vacancy on the Highway 97 Committee and for volunteers to form the newly created Tourism Advisory Committee.

The Highway 97 Committee’s Mission Statement is to advise and advocate for any expansion of Highway 97 through Peachland to be done in a manner that will maintain and enhance the beauty, livability and economy of Peachland. The committee meets once per month, and on an as needed basis.

The Tourism Advisory Committee will identify and provide recommendations on opportunities that will improve tourism services, increase the number of tourism related visits to Peachland and serve as support for the Tourism Services Coordinator. Volunteers are needed from the following tourism sectors: Restaurant/ Food Services, Retail, Attractions, Golf, Arts, Culture and Events, Accommodation, Outdoor Recreation, and Real Estate.

The successful applicants for both committees will be selected on the basis of their demonstrated community interest, academic and technical qualifications, availability, work experience, knowledge and professional expertise.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest including qualification and noting which committee they are interested in, by Friday, June 1st, 2012 to: Erin Hayman District of Peachland 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC V0H 1X7 (250) 767-2647 ehayman@peachland.ca

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MAY 11, 2012

Opinion

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Family Day

press release came to my email in box this week from the provincial government concerning public input on which Monday in February should be designated Family Day, the new official statutory holiday in B.C. It got me thinking not about what to do on a long weekend in February, but rather why they had decided to name the new stat Family Day instead of something else.

The press release included a variety of statements and quotes about the wonderful things families could choose to do together on this new holiday, which sounded very nice, but it left me feeling a little bit left out.

What if I’m not a family? What if I’m just a single?

I’m not against families, but if you don’t belong to one, it seems politicians aren’t interested in you - or your vote.

During the last federal election, I noticed after a while that every party leader spoke repeatedly about what they thought Canadian families wanted and what they would do for Canadian families if elected.

This provoked me to email the leaders and ask what their party would do for single people if elected.

I didn’t get a response from anyone. Clearly the answer was “nothing”.

The current government seems to think that couples deserve a break, which is why they introduced income splitting. It doesn’t make very much sense to me.

Why should couples get to income split so they can pay less taxes? Since most married couples share a home, they already get to split the cost of a mortgage and utilities, which are the biggest and most essential expenses in any household. As a single person I have to pay 100 per cent of my mortgage and utilities, so shouldn’t I be the one to get a break?

I won’t hold my breath waiting for Single Day.

by Joanne Layh Omission: In last week’s story about the Rick Hansen relay (page 1), we listed the names of medal bearers who participated in the event but unfortunately omitted Phyllis Papineau, who was specially chosen by the Rick Hansen relay team to participate in the first leg of the relay. The Peachland View apologizes to Phyllis Papineau for the omission.

Shown here is the Bluewaters subdivision just north of Bliss Bakery. It was once the Lambly ranch and later belonged to the Clements family, thus a street was named Clements Crescent.

The lots were sold in about 1962 by Charles Gaddes Real Estate and a huge sign board where 13th and Beach intersect read, “ Lots starting at $1,750. $50 down and $50 a month.” The developers’ theme song on the radio promoting these lots was the country hit, “The Blue Water Line”!

Note there are no tennis courts or trees.

Photo courtesy the Peachland Historical Society

Peachland Views

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Thanks to generous book donors Our book sales are made possible by the contributions of high quality books from Peachland residents.

We are not able to thank donors directly, because we seldom see them. Books are left at the Peachland library. Library staff, Tara and Diane, hold them until we pick them up for storage and sorting in our storage room in the basement of the policing building. They

Well, that’s it then.

After 12 years of fixing the produce at your Peachland IGA I’ve decided to call it a day - for the third and very last time. Enough of this working for a living. It’ll kill you in the end.

But it was just great fun. You guys made it so easy for me. You never once gave me a bad day and more often than not you made the day simply great. The extended chats by the carrots will be what I’ll miss the most. Heck, I knew more about what was going on in your life - and you mine - than our own families. I heard about your old job, the new job and how you were getting on with no job. I certainly knew what teams you cheered for and your best/worst vacation spots. I knew what you were planting in the spring,

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This is written on behalf of the Peachland Friends of the Library, who wish to express our thanks to all the donors of those beautiful books, and for the willing help from so many volunteers and library staff.

The book sale will be held on May 12.

Patricia Ryder, Peachland

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how that new recipe turned out and what to do with your father’s old kilt. I knew about your kids first day in school - and after 12 years - the plans for their graduation. Yes, it was a long time.

But mostly I knew you wanted the very best produce in the Okanagan. No exceptions. You wanted the best variety. Fresh, full, clean and table-ready every time, all the time. If you wanted something special, you got it.

I knew second best was just not good enough. Still, I expect that service will continue. People are not as irreplaceable as they like to believe.

So thanks for your loyalty and your friendship. I’ll see you on the street sometime and we’ll have a coffee and a sticky bun. It’s on me.

Dave Winter, Peachland

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Dangerous intersection requires action now I wrote a mass-directed email expressing my concerns about traffic flow at a very specific intersection in the Peachland area along Highway 97 almost one month ago. I have two points: One is to Ernie Hurd’s (no immediate relation) comment mistakenly inferring that I am “blaming the highway” as opposed to the drivers: I want him to know that I too live on Highway 97 and must operate with the same due diligence as he does turning out of my own driveway. It is irresponsible driving at the intersection I am concerned that will result in a bad accident. Given this inevitability, the obvious solution is to do something to make the intersection safer, as opposed to doing nothing and talking about bad drivers needing to be more respon-

sible. Ernie’s comment seemed quite beside the point considering that I was extraordinarily clear in my letter.

My letter was designed to inspire action in regards to this pattern of bad driving, not to comment on the obvious reasons for a future accident. I was explicitly getting beyond pointless “blame” towards action.

Point two: I typed and sent that letter, en masse, to several papers, and several different ministries...the Peachland View replied within the week. The RCMP addressed my concerns and assured me that the Ministry of Transportation was reviewing [it] and thus far, almost one month later, no other interest has been taken. Given past attempts, I expect that I will never hear from the Ministry of Transportation. The failure

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to even reply to my concerns from several different branches of government warrants an investigation of its own accord.

I stand by the points in my original letter - that the intersection mentioned, for a variety of obvious reasons, Ernie, has a high probability of being the site of a bad traffic accident unless that intersection is remedied to accommodate for impatient (bad) drivers turning on to the highway. Still, a month later, [I’ve received] barely an acknowledgment of the issue I pointed out.

This is not about me at all. My name and feelings are not the point at all. There are two stories here: one, there is a dangerous intersection in Peachland, and two, nobody wants to do anything about it.

Warren Hurd, Summerland

Public loos, district subsidy or tax break wanted for overwhelming non-patron use of Bliss toilets Dear Mayor Keith Fielding and members of council, I am writing today to express my concerns as a business owner and taxpayer in Peachland in regards to the approval recently given for mobile vendors (specifically food vendors) within the district. The specific concern is in regards to the lack of public facilities outside the downtown core and past Swim Bay. Over the past several years, we have requested that council consider building either permanent or temporary washrooms for public use on or near the beach area that extends from 13th Avenue to the area around Todd’s Campground. With the addition of the 13th Street viewing area and the wonderful boardwalk, this issue has grown even more pressing. It is our understanding that other businesses and residents have also requested public washrooms for this busy area, as Swim Bay is a long way to go when you have to go.

The approval of a mobile food vendor (Site #5, north of 14th Street) gives us great concern about who will serve the basic needs of the patrons of that, as yet, unannounced vendor. Every summer Bliss Bakery is inundated with people on the beaches using our washrooms as if it were a public washroom facility. At times we have been overwhelmed trying to meet the needs of general tourists and visitors to the beach in addition to our own busy clientele. This marginalizes the experience of our guests, increases our labour requirements to keep up with maintenance, and places financial responsibility upon us to provide all elements necessary in a bathroom.

These issues have been raised in the past however it appears the district is expecting tax paying businesses to provide washroom facilities for non patrons. In fact, when I suggested public bathrooms to a member of the planning division, his shocking response was, “Well, Todd’s is closer so the customers will probably use their washrooms”. This perspective is not acceptable.

We have never been offered any subsidy for the care and attention of our washrooms, nor have we ever been offered a break in taxes for these facilities, but there is

clearly an expectation that we (and apparently Todd’s) ready challenging situation which existing, taxpaying will open our washrooms to the general public. businesses are bearing the brunt of.

As business owners and taxpayers in the District of As a side note I would like to add two additional Peachland, we formally request that the council consid- points. Darci Yeo, my wife and business partner, attender one of the following options with regards to allowing ed a meeting regarding the new street vendor applicamobile food vendors in Peachland: tion process and the bathroom issue was raised but 1. Building permanent or seasonal washroom facili- would appear to not have been dealt with. It was also ties within 500 metres of any mobile food locations for suggested that existing businesses would have first right the patrons of the food vendor to make use of, includ- of refusal for any vendor locations however it seems this ing handicap access, hand washing stations and sepa- recommendation has been discarded. rate facilities for men and women; We urge council to consider our requests seriously 2. Subsidize businesses that are required to provide and to consider the welfare of the locals and many tourwashrooms to their own patrons that are within 1 km ists that will use our public park and beach areas this of any mobile food vendors for their washroom facili- summer. ties, including paper supplies, soap, janitorial, labour Kind regards, costs for maintenance of washrooms and power and Barry Yeo, owner, Bliss Bakery & Bistro, Peachland water costs. This subsidy could be in the form of direct billing or a reduction in property taxes; 2 CAN WINE & DINE FOR $24.99.

3. Require that the moYOUR CHOICE OF 2 ENTREES & A 1/2 bile food vendor be reLITRE OF HOUSE WHITE OR RED WINE sponsible for providing washroom and hand washing facilities that meet the same requirements of any SEAFOOD STUFFED CANNELLONI WITH other food establishment CEASER SALAD AND GARLIC BREAD OR in the district; and CHICKEN WITH WILD MUSHROOM 4. Postpone approval CREAM SAUCE, RICE AND VEG of any food vendors until such time as public washrooms are available.

MEXI MONDAYS We have serious concerns about the complete $4.50 CORONA AND PALM BAY’S $12.00 PITCHERS OF PALE ALE lack of public washrooms $2.50 TACOS $3.99 PINTS & 25¢ PRAWNS in the very busy area of the $6.99 CHICKEN QUESADILLA AFTER 4 PM $7.99 STEAK SANDWICH W/ FRIES Gateway to Todd’s Camp+35¢ WINGS AFTER 4PM ground. The addition of a mobile food cart will add greater pressure to an al-

WORLD OF WHEELS Sunday May 20, 2012

COME ON DOWN and...

Enjoy a barbecue and a beer garden.

Dancing and music by Tad & the Twins.

What a wonderful way to spend Sunday, May 20 in Peachland at Legion #69.

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Your Guide to Local Activities and Events SUNDAYS

MONDAYS

TUESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

Jerry Dober Breakfast, 8am, Peachland Wellness Centre

Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

Aerobics, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

Line Dancing, 9am, 50+ Activity Centre

Peachland United Service, 10am, United Church

Ladies Morning Coffee, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre

Spring Photography Program, 10am-12pm, Peachland Wellness Centre.

Wellness Circle, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre

Tai Chi (Wellness Centre), 10am continued level, Peachland United Church

Crystal Waters Service, 10am, Little Schoolhouse

Tai Chi, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Worship, 10am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Emmanuel Church Workship Service, 10am, Peachland Elementary School Peachland Baptist Service, 11am, 4204 Lake Ave. Meat Draw, 2pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

MAY 13

Needle Arts, 1:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Tween Scene, 3-5pm, 4th Street Place Peachland Guides 5:15pm, Peachland Rec Centre.

Peachland Sparks (girls 5-6), 5:30pm, Peachland Recreation Centre Wood Carvers, 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre Peachland Baptist Church Youth Night (youth 11-14), 7pm, Peachland Baptist Church

MAY 14

Peachland Players presents Dancing at Lughunasa, 2pm; 4th Street Place.

Tickets at Peachland Pharmacy and UPS in West Kelowna. Adults $10 students $5.

Computer Literacy, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre Carpet Bowling, 10am, 50+ Activity Centre

Chess, 1:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre Yoga, 1:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Toastmasters, 12pm, Peachland Community Centre

Sunshine Singers, 1:15pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

AA, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre (2nd & 4th week of the month only)

CentralOkanagan Model Railway Company Group, 7pm, Peachland Museum

Men’s Coffee, 1pm, Peachland Wellness Centre BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Teen Drop-In, 4-6:30pm, Westside Youth Centre *text 250859-3893 for a ride.

Peachland Baptist Church Gym Night, 7pm, Peachland Community Centre

THURSDAYS

FRIDAYS

Bereavement, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre Iron and Silk Exercise, 11am, 50+ Activity Centre Peachland Rotary Club Meeting, 12pm, Gasthaus Pub AA, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Men’s Morning Coffee, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre Yoga, 10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Art Class, 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Ladies Snooker, 5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

SATURDAYS Carpet Bowling, 10am, 50+ Activity Centre Meat Draw, 3pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Karaoke with Anita, 7pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Papa Thom LIVE, 6-9pm, Waterfront Grill.

Potluck, Meeting, or Entertainment, 6pm, 50+ Activity Centre (4th week of the month only)

Meat Draw, 4pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Peachland Brownies (girls 7-8), 5:30pm, Anglican Church Peachland Pathfinders and Rangers (girls 12-17), 7pm, Anglican Church

Tai Chi (Wellness Centre), 6pm, Peachland United Church Bridge, 7pm, 50+

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Peachland Newcomers and Social Club last meeting of the year, 7pm, Peachland Little Schoolhouse.

Peachland Wellness Centre Intergenerational Choir (Grade 2 and seniors) performance, 12:05pm, Peachland Library

Meadowlark Festival, 7:30-9:30pm, community centre.

Celebrate bats! Biologist Tanya Luszcz will offer all kinds of info about Peachland’s amazing bat population at this family event. There will be bats, bat crafts, bat art displays, bat house tips and more. $10/adult + 1child free.

Peachland Players presents Dancing at Lughunasa, 8pm; 4th Street Place.

Tickets at Peachland Pharmacy and UPS in West Kelowna. Adults $10 students $5. Performances also on May 12 at 2pm and 8pm.

Petals & Pots Sale, 9am-2pm; Peachland Little Schoolhouse.

Pottery will make a great gift for mothers!

Lit in the Afternoon with Doug Armitage, 2-3pm, Peachland Library.

Doug will read some humourous short stories; expect some Stephen Leacock and other funny stories.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Breakfast and a Movie, Tweens 5-7; Middle Teens 7-8:30, 4th Street Place.

Peachland Wellness Centre Intergenerational Choir (Grade 2 and seniors) performance, 10:30am, Brookhaven

Friends of the Peachland Library Book Sale, 10am-3pm, front of Peachland Library.

Low prices, wide selection. All books donated

by Peachland residents.

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Peachy People: Mary Anthes Why did you choose to live in this town?

Actually, the town chose us. My husband and I found a house we loved and it happened to be in Peachland. That was in 2003. Now I love walking along the lake, although I walk down and up Desert Pines Road to get to the lake.

What has been your crowning achievement?

Owning my own medical diagnostics business in Ontario for 13 years. The company (Wellmark Diagnostics) brought products in from different companies around the world and sold them to hospitals and private labs across Canada. Wellmark employed up to 14 people. I sold the company in 1996 and retired to the Okanagan.

What would make Peachland a nicer community?

I think it’s pretty nice now. There’s lots going on – arts, sports, the Wellness Centre, and soon a Boys and Girls Club. Summer is even busier. It will be great when the old school is finally ready for use, and the new developments that are planned are completed. It just keeps getting better.

Do you have a goal in life?

Always! Owning a business was a goal at one time – actually for about six years before it was realized. I guess an overall goal would be to “make a contribution”. I would like to think I’ve made several so far, but there’s more to go. Another would be to experience as much as possible.

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

The list is long, but that’s a lot of money. For

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

More homes, more developments, a quaint downtown core, a first-class golf course, a place for kids, lots to do for teenagers, a new district office, a bypass around the town, a walkway along the beach from downtown to almost McKay Lane, a daily newspaper, a neat shopping/resident area completed near the Connector, an entrance to Trepanier Road from the Connector when travelling toward Kelowna, a new community centre, new tennis courts, and more of them. The list could go on…

starters, I’d hire a private jet and travel to all the places I’d like to go to. I’d find a lovely waterfront home, get another smaller RV (like a Road Trek) for short weekend trips (we currently have a 33-ft. motorhome), invest (so I wouldn’t run out of money), set up trusts for some favourite charities, and get a condo in Toronto and one in Vancouver. Last but not least, I’d have a big party.

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

Assuming I had unlimited funds (and what mayor wouldn’t want that?), I’d add another traffic light at Trepanier Bench Road so I wouldn’t have to wait forever to turn left. Of course, that’s a bit self-serving. Better yet, I’d build a bypass, finish the walkway along the beach so it goes as far as McKay Lane, develop the downtown core as a quaint village, add new buildings, large walkways, keep the parks, and get benches to sit down on. I think that Mayor Fielding is doing a great job, and he doesn’t have an unlimited budget!

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

The mayor’s office. Then I would have a better idea of what the job entails and what’s happening and going to happen in Peachland.

What community issues need the most attention?

More frequent bus service to West Kelowna and Kelowna. And water – it’s brown right now!

What would be your ideal job?

To be a photographer for National Geographic.

What is your greatest extravagance?

Our motorhome – we love travelling around North America and photographing.

When and where are you happiest?

Out in nature photographing or just being.

Which talent would you most like to have?

I would like to be able to play an instrument – piano probably.

Peachland Lions 14th Annual Charity Golf Tournament We would like to thank our hosts Caleb Campbell and Dave Kopp along with the following sponsors for their contributions to the success of our tournament.

Westjet Body Fit Canadian Helicopters Summerland Golf Club

Papa John's Pizza Absolute Software Bennett Contracting Kelowna Carpet Superstores Okanagan Golf Club–The Bear & Quail Two Eagles Golf Course Alder Street Auto Body Penticton Lakeside Resort & Casino Renaissance Investments Twin Lakes Golf Resort Alchris RV Parts ASME Edward Jones Holiday Inn

Summerland Credit Union Marketplace IGA Dr. Specs Danric Construction Ltd. Kelowna Motors

Papa Murphy's Pizza Rocky J'S Beach Hut Penticton Golf & Country Club Arthon Construction Ltd Bliss Bakery Blue Waters Irrigation Ltd. DJ Plumbing & Heating Down Under Irrigation Gasthaus on the Lake Golf Town Lasting Creations Little Caesars Peachland Collision & Glass Peachland Petro Canada

Peachland Pharmacy Peachland View Peachland Wine Shoppe Santorini's Restaurant Save on Foods Sears Home Standard Auto Glass Sunnyside Market TNI/Effective Printing Whiski-Jack's Pub A Friend Of Mine Cleaning Flaman Fitness JK Schmidt Jewellers Kelowna Golf and Country Club

Also congratulations to our Westjet raffle winner Earl Hargrove

National Bank Financial Peachland Dental Centre Play Golf Kelowna New Monaco Peachland Johnston Meier Shoppers Drug Mart Real Canadian Superstore Summerhill Pyramid Winery Michaelbrook Ranch Golf Club Boston Pizza Purdys Chocolates China Beach Tanning Plus Mission Creek Golf Course Fountain Tire Home Hardware Kelowna Flightcraft Kelowna Rockets Lambert & Paul Construction Westlake Paving & Aggregates Ltd. Edo Japanese Restaurant Canadian 2 for 1 Pizza Lordco Pepperpot Grill Razorback Barbers St Andrews by-the-Lake Starbuck's Summerland Rental Centre Valley First Credit Union/Financial Westside Home Hardware Cedar Creek Winery

Peachland Yacht Club PMF Chartered Accountants Inc. Sentes Chev Olds Willowbrook Drywall

Kettle Valley Steam Railway Blind Angler Grill Dilworth Homes (Emil Anderson) Lakeside Autocare New Image Orchard Greens Golf Course Royal Bank Ruby Family Restaurant Scotia Bank Ships A-Hoy Sumac Ridge Golf Tim Hortons Midas Tire & Auto Service Ace Hardware Winners Matcon Construction Ltd. Pharmasave #249 Sub City Donair The Colosseo Barbershop Buy-the-Sea Gaby's Grill Karen's Place Hair & Body Works Martin Cleaners Old Country Bakery Red Lion Restaurant

T-Bones The Beanery Cafe Zia's Stonehouse Restaurant A&W Buckerfields Canadian Tire Chico's Paradise Deep Creek Estate Wines Flaman Fitness Club & Health Bar Gatekeeper Restaurant (Holiday Inn) Kelly O'Bryans Restaurant Skaha Meadows Golf Tapers Barber Shop Waterfront Grill & Pizzeria Wok Box Zach's Diner Headgardener Salon #4 Hair Company Barber Bill's Colloseo Hair Your Dollar Store with More Mark’s Work Warehouse Cherry Pit Restaurant Quality Greens Farm Market Thai Fusion

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MAY 11, 2012

Time to debate

by MP Dan Albas

Canadians are living longer and costs for the Old Age Security (OAS) are rising.

On April 1, 2023 the Government of Canada plans to start raising the age of eligibility for OAS and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) from 65 to 67.*

What does this mean for you?

54 or older as of March 31, 2012

You may still obtain OAS/GIS at age 65

53 or younger as of March 31, 2012

The age of eligibility for OAS/GIS will change gradually between 2023 and 2029

Starting in July 2013, Canadians who are eligible for, but not yet receiving OAS will have the flexibility to delay receiving it in exchange for a higher monthly amount at a later date.

The number of working-age Canadians for every senior is decreasing** 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1990

2012

2030

**Source: 9th Actuarial Report on the Old Age Security Program

The number of working-age Canadians per senior is decreasing, placing additional pressure on the OAS program.

For a free brochure or more information visit www.ServiceCanada.gc.ca/retirement or call 1 800 O-Canada (TTY 1-800-926-9105) *Subject to parliamentary approval

It was roughly one year ago that I wrote my first ever report as your newly elected Member of Parliament for OkanaganCoquihalla.

Reflecting on the past 12 months and in particular the immense learning curve (that I am currently still on) has Dan Albas, MP shown me the deep passion that Canadians collectively share for our great country. At times we differ in our views and sometimes strongly, but each year on July 1 we come together in celebration to honour what we value most in our country and in ourselves as Canadians.

We may sometimes take it for granted but as a nation we are one of the freest, most prosperous and peaceful countries in the world.

When in Ottawa I am often mindful of the importance of our decisions and the challenges that we continue to face in working to keep Canada strong and prosperous.

Canada as a country was built on principles of sacrifice and immense hard work. Our vast social programs materialized much later on once Canada had established the wealth to afford the luxuries of a secure social safety net.

However, where citizens once worked in consensus and agreement to undertake the projects that helped create prosperity and employment, today many of those same types of projects are frequently opposed. Regulations that stand as a barrier are often embraced and special interest groups that seek to curtail and derail new investment and infrastructure are on the rise. Most Canadians believe in the importance of creating jobs here in Canada and lament outsourcing, yet if we cannot continue to build and innovate in a productive and efficient manner this is a challenge that will continue to occur.

You may have heard about Budget 2012 and the Budget Implementation Act. Budget 2012 is one of the most comprehensive budgets in Canadian history. In fact, some of our critics have suggested it is too comprehensive and would like to see a simpler more basic budget document being put forward. It is important to recognize that Canada has a relatively diverse and interrelated economy. Threats to one sector can indeed have repercussions in others. In my discussions with local employers over the past few weeks, even in smaller communities like Logan Lake and Okanagan Falls, there are major private sector employers who depend upon a healthy mining industry and special projects, as one example. In turn, transportation and regulation are also important contributing factors to the viability of these local operations. All of the considerations also create well paying jobs in other related industries. It is for these reasons that a comprehensive budget strategy is required to ensure that where possible our vast regulatory processes can be made more efficient to ensure that we are putting citizens to work instead of joining the unemployment line.

Recently in Ottawa the opposition critics expressed outrage that debate on the Budget 2012 budget bill had been limited to just seven days. What was often not mentioned was that time closure supporting seven days of debate was only being invoked at second reading debate. In other words, the entire budget debate is not limited to seven days, it was only one stage of the debate at second reading that is subject to a seven-day time clause. It should be pointed out that after second reading is a full committee stage review (including an all party sub committee where MP’s with expertise in the environment regulatory processes can fully discuss and scrutinize the bill) followed by a third reading debate before being sent to the senate where this process would occur once again. In total Budget 2012 will end up having the longest period of debate of any budget in the past two decades, something that I view as positive given the importance of the budget and the spending of your tax dollars. That said, it is also imperative to ultimately pass Budget 2012 in 2012 and more so as many of the budget provisions are essential to moving our Canadian economy forward in a manner that creates jobs here in Canada and supports our local economies.

Dan Albas is the Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla and can be reached at dan.albas@ parl.gc.ca

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Public input needed for School District 23’s long-term facility plan

by Moyra Baxter, Trustee Central Okanagan Board of Education The Central Okanagan Board of Education is in the process of updating the district’s long-term facility plan. The plan will be driven by educational program requirements, community and enrolment demographics, school operating capacities, as well as the current condition of facilities.

In order to receive funding from the Ministry of Education to upgrade or replace schools, or build new schools, we must have a long-term plan.

It is really important that the board focuses on what’s best for students, and to that end there are some guiding principles we must keep in mind: I believe the new facility plan needs to: • Provide opportunities for all students to learn and grow; • Promote the health and well-being of students, parents, staff and the community at large; • Use a grade configuration that is educationally sound (e.g. If we continue with middle schools, is Grade 7 – Grade 9 the best configuration, or does Grade 6 - 8 make more sense?); • Confirm the long-term role of each school as it relates to all schools in the district (e.g. Where should French immersion schools be situated, and will they be accessible to all students?); • Optimize each school’s capacity without disrupting unique communities within the district; and • Provide for flexibility, future growth, and long-term stability and sustainability of our schools.

We know from experience that changes to facility plans can cause a great deal of angst within communities. Some of us remember that when the district embraced the middle school concept, huge changes occurred on the Westside. The Grade 7 students left elementary schools to attend middle schools; this, of course, immediately reduced the numbers in our elementary schools leading to the

fear that in some cases they were no longer sustainable. Our own Peachland Elementary fell into that category, and rumours spread that it would be closed. Those fears have now been laid to rest, but they could pop up again.

George Pringle Senior Secondary closed and the students were transferred to Mount Boucherie, where there wasn’t enough room to accommodate them. For five or six years a huge number of MBSS students were housed in over a dozen portables. I didn’t support that decision then, and as we go forward with a new plan, I will speak strongly against any decisions that I do not believe are in the best interests of students or communities.

There will be community meetings, open to the public, to gather input into our long-term facility plan. The Westside meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 22 at 6.30 p.m. at Mount Boucherie Senior Secondary. If you are unable to attend, please consider providing input by visiting the facility plan quick link on our webpage at www.sd23.bc.ca. You can always contact me at moyrabaxter@sd23.bc.ca or 250.767.6153.

A closing note: Thank you to the Peachland PAC for a wonderful Family Fun Night on May 3. Even though it had to be held indoors, it wasn’t like baseball or cricket, where “rain stops play�. Also special thanks to the Peachland Rotary members, who helped with the concession - I enjoyed working with you. And of course thanks to Mr. Wiebe and Mr. Thiesmann, the intrepid barbecue cooks who were outside in their rain gear cooking up a storm. Once again, all the parent and community volunteers confirmed what we already know – Peachland is a great place to live.

The views and opinions expressed in this article are mine and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Central Okanagan Board of Education.

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Peachland Civic Awards

Excellence in Community Spirit Award recipient Wayne Power, shown here with Councillor Peter Shierbeck (left) and Mayor Kieth Fielding (right).

Youth Citizen of the Year Lauren Boorman, shown here with Mayor Kieth Fielding (left) and Constable Hall (right).

Lifetime Service Award recipient Mabel Sorenson, shown here with Councillor Cindy Fortin (left) and Mayor Kieth Fielding (right).

Recipients of the 2012 Peachland Civic Awards: Citizen of the Year – Chris Scowen Youth Citizen of the Year – Lauren Boorman Lifetime Service Award – Mabel Sorenson Unsung Hero – Roy Butterworth Councillor’s Award of Merit – Jean Fraser Mayor’s Award of Merit – Don Wilson Peachland Excellence Awards: Excellence in Community Spirit - Wayne Power Excellence in Historical Preservation - Don Wigfield Excellence in Sports Leadership - John Wardley Excellence in Community Service - Peachland Ambassadors Excellence in the Arts – Deborah Livingstone Excellence in Leadership - Alice Mumm Excellence in Volunteerism – Julie Mearns Firefighter Service Awards: Firefighter of the Year - Anthony Evans Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal - Firefighter James Caudle 20 Years of Service - Asst. Fire Chief James Springer 10 Years of Service - Retired Captain Brian Abrey, Firefighter Gerry Prins, Lieutenant Rod Sheppard, Firefighter Willie Wainwright, and Firefighter John Wakefield Five Years of Service - Firefighter David Orchard

Peachland firefighters, shown here with Mayor Kieth Fielding (back).

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50th Wedding Anniversaries: Lynne & Gord McBryan - July 19, 2012 Pat and Bud Day - July 27, 2012

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Playtime fun Alyssa Stoltz, Alex Hurd, Evan Hurd, Stella Katona and Gabriel Katona enjoy the newly installed playground equipment at Morrison Park.

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Taste of Wine Country: The Banee Pig Out event

by Bruce Fuller Over the past weekend the 2012 Okanagan Spring Wine Festival kicked off with Kelowna’s WestJet festivities, Bacchanalia in Penticton and in the deep south end of the valley, the Oliver Osoyoos Wineries’ Banee Pig Out. All combined, the events crank up a new year of wining and dining events throughout the valley.

What is a banee (pronounced ban-eh)?

Originally an early spring celebration in France’s wine country, the banee heralded the final pruning activities in local vineyards and was a much anticipated, let-your-hair-down and get ripped event for grape growers and wineries alike.

A schmooze-fest, the banee was a time when locals gathered around roaring bonfires of grapevine prunings, tables groaning with homemade potluck country fare, shared hard luck winter stories, and too many tumblers of their seasonal releases.

A number of years ago the South Okanagan version of the banee was born and I remember joining the first merry throng of celebrants at the then brand new Firehall Restaurant to sample local wares and party it up with the neighbours before hitching a ride to the Lakeside Resort on Tuc-el-Nuit Lake.

This year OOWA’s executive shifted dates a little and hosted a variety of well thought out events: at Silver Sage a late Friday afternoon wine media “speed tasting” where wineries each had the chance to pour then pitch two wines for three minute segments before a squawking horn signaled the media mob to spit then move smartly along the tables.

Following a quick hose-down, everyone relocated on Anna’s fine property to a sit-down dinner where winery proprietors hosted industry folks, movers and shakers of the valley, and thirsty guests lucky enough to score the limited edition tickets.

Early Saturday morning the media dropped by three and a bottle of decent white! wineries, got the bigness and smallness feel, swirled, With 24 wineries spread out, three or four to a tentsniffed, slurped and spit whilst discussing uniqueness ed location and often sharing tables with five celebratof terroirs, the dirt, the rocks, the dive-bombing star- ed local chefs, it was the ideal opportunity to enjoy a lings and why Rustico would have a saddled-up rac- tasting and pig out pairing. ing barstool that clocks in a 42 kilometres tied to a Unfortunately one of the piggies didn’t make it to hitching post beside two real horses. the table since nighttime weather rained on his parade.

It was a wonderful half-hour opportunity for us What was stacked then juggled on those weird little proprietors to chat them up. And as I wrapped up plates that also held a wine glass passed the taste test the arm waving with, “We may not be big, but we’re big time and hopefully Banee Pig Out 2013 will be small” (with apologies to the Vinyl Café’s Stuart just that much better.

McLean), they accelerated down the driveway.

However it can be said that this little piggy went Also squeezed in to the media visit was a stopover wee, wee, wee all the way home with a fat tummy. at Cal Craig’s Okanagan Barrel Works where the fine and old art of barrel making was demonstrated. It was a chance too for the visitors to compare wine, oak treatments, and burning techniques with a wine tasting exercise illustrating the finer points of how barrels might differ.

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Found Telus cell phone and a set of keys behind Peachland Elementary School. To claim call 250-7672284

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June - July 2012 at reduced rate.

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GARAGE SALE Garage Sale No early birds please! 12noon - 3pm 4675 Princeton Ave. Ladies clothing only! Casual and dress items, sizes sm/med/lar. Shoes size 8.5 7 bra sizes 36C & D

GARAGE SALE Garage Sale Saturday, May 12 9am - 4pm 3880 Dryden Road Post reno extravaganza!

The renos are finally done and there is lots of great stuff for sale. Light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, antiques, art, too much to list. Everything must go, one day only.

Free Free boxes for pick-up. Great for packing. Call 250-767-7771

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Multi-Family Garage Sale Saturday, May 12 9am - 5pm Island View Villas 5165 Trepanier Bench Road Something for everyone

Big Multi-Family Sale, Saturday, May 12 8am to noon 4340 Beach Ave. (at 11th) Household, sporting, vintage varitey galore! Carport behind Chateaux-on-the-Lake

Garage Sale Sat. & Sun., May 12 & 13, 10am - 4pm, 5247 Buchanan Road Furniture, household items, some antiques and more

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Topline Exteriors Ltd. Roofing (new) reroofs, repairs. Serving Peachland for 15+ years. Jeff Webster. Call 250-212-0781

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Help Wanted Casual P/T Sales/Customer service rep required 10-15 hrs/week in Peachland. Organized, self motivated, well-spoken individual to manage existing and set up new accounts. $16.00/hr, opportunity for advancement, work from home.

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250-317-8188 Meditation Groups Meditations groups, hosted in a quiet home setting. Tuesdays 7pm.

By donation. 3849 Glenway Road, Westbank. Call for info. 250-3178188

Help Wanted Cheerful, mature, part-time bartender required. Drop resume & references at the Royal Canadian Legion, Peachland.

Topline Exteriors Ltd. Topline Exteriors Ltd. - Roofing (new), reroofs, repairs. Serving Peachland for 15+ years. Jeff Webster. Call 250-212-0781

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Cleaning Services Local Peachland woman offering: commercial and residential cleaning. No job to big or small. Honest and reliable. Call 250-878-9729

For Sale 2006 Family home in Peachand, .9 acre, stunning, panoramic view with subdivision potential. Call Mary at 250-767-0310

PERSONAL Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship

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

GARAGE SALE Garage Sale Fri. & Sat., May 11 & 12 8am - 2pm 6109 Thwaite Cres. Household items, tools, sporting goods, kayak, lots of comics, DVDs, etc.

phone: 250.767.7771 fax: 250.767.3337 email: peachlandview@shaw.ca

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Renosense Home Repair Ltd. Renovations including drywalling, textured ceilings, etc., decks, tiling, etc. No job too small. Call Eric at 250-767-2593

WANTED Wanted Deer hunting rifle and pump or semi-auto.22 rifle. Call evenings 250-767-6740

Peachland United Church

BARGAIN BIN • Good clean clothing • Household items We accept donations on days that we are open.

Cabins to Castles Great cleaning, no hassles, housekeeping, yard work, move-ins and move-outs, weekly, bi-weekly, experienced and reliable, Michelle 250826-6285

OPEN THURS. - SAT. 9:30 - 3 PM

Roof Rite New, re-roofs and repairs, moss removal & prevention, eavestrough cleaning, shingles, shakes & concrete roof tiles. Todd Smith, 250767-6603 or 250-718-0641. Worksafe BC Insured

24 Track Recording Studio Drum Lessons 12 week Pro Tools Course PA-Sound System Rentals 250-575-8757 sparrowhead@shaw.ca www.sparrowhead.ca

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SERVICES Storage For Rent Storage for rent, downtown Peachland, 5’ x 8’ & 10’ x 16”. Call 250767-6348 Painting Services Residential or commercial, New construction or repaint. Interior or

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DISPLAY ADVERTISING (boxed): noon Mondays NEWS COPY: noon Mondays CLASSIFIED AD RATES: Up to 20 words - $6.00; 15¢ each additional word.

Per column inch $8.75 plus HST

NOTICES: Weddings, engagements birth announcements, cards of thanks, in memoriums, obituaries, and other notices (min. charge) $6.00 plus HST up to 20 words, 15¢ each additional word.

Business display advertising rates on request.

PHONE 250.767.7771 Fax: 250.767.3337 Email: office@peachlandview.ca or mail your advertisement to: Peachland View, PO Box 1150 Peachland BC, V0X 1X0 PEACHLAND VIEW OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Advertising Regulations: The Peachland View reserves the right to classify ads under appropriate headings and to separate therefore and to determine the page location. The Peachland View reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement. All claims of errors to advertisements must be received by the publisher within seven days after the first publication.

It is agreed by the advertiser requesting space that the liability of the Peachland View in the event of failure to publish an advertisement or in the event of an error appearing in the advertisement as published, shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for only one incorrect insertion for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect or omitted item only and that there shall be no liability in any event greater than the amount paid.

Advertisements must comply with the British Columbia Human Rights Act, which prohibits any advertising that discriminates against any person because of his/her race, religion, sex, colour, nationality, ancestry or place of origin or because his/her age is between 44 and 65 years unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

The Village Potter’s Guild’s

Rose, Harold Thomas

15th Annual Pots ‘n Petals Sale

Harold Rose passed away peacefully in the presence of his family at home in Peachland in the early hours of May 1, 2012 at the age of 84 years.

9am to 2pm Saturday, May 12 at the Little Schoolhouse, 1898 Brandon Lane.

Harold will be lovingly remembered by his children: Adrienne (Ross), David (Joanne), Jacqueline (Robert), Malcolm (Leanna), Eric (Maria), Eown (Vanessa); his loving partner Helga; grandchildren: Aaryn (Ferdinand), Matthew, Samantha (Shaun), Phillip, Dominic, Caroline, Makena, Jesse, Xavier; and Benji and Bobby – his four-legged companions!

Sit in the sun and have coffee, tea and homemade pie and of course, our pottery make a great gift for Mom! Come early!

He was sadly predeceased by Margaret, his loving wife, of 56 years.

Harold was a member of the Peachland Legion Branch #69, and a proud member of the Color Guard.

There will be no service at Harold’s request.

Donations in Harold’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society, #2021835 Gordon Drive, Kelowna, BC V1Y 3H5 would be appreciated.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Valleyview Funeral Home, Kelowna, BC 250-765-3147.

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Food for the soul: I love flowers in the springtime

By John Rankin Peachland Baptist Church

Family Fun Night Lindsay Thompson and Mya Krahn (shown left to right) had an enjoyable time at Peachland Elementary School’s Family Fun Night on Thursday, May 3.

Denise Krahn photo

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I love the freshness of springtime! The coldness and dreariness of winter is disappearing and being replaced with greenery and flowers and all kinds of birds and animals springing back to life. Recently a very kind lady in our church gave us some beautiful flowers - red and pink tulips, small blue flowers that look like bluebells, and small yellow flowers in the shape of daisies.

How can you tell that I don‘t know much about flowers? Sadly, I have sometimes been too busy to smell the roses, and appreciate God’s magnificent creation.

The beautiful bouquet of flowers that was given to us is sitting prominently on our kitchen table to brighten up the room with colour and delight us with their sweet aromas.

Jesus said in Matthew 6:29 that “Not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these (lilies).” How wonderful they truly are, and yet how quickly they will fade away and then be discarded.

Even the flowers in our garden will shrivel up as the seasons change and fade away. Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 says, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: a time to plant and a time to uproot, and a time to be born and a time to die.”

Not long ago, a dear friend of mine died. He battled with cancer over the last few years, but you would never know it. He never complained, and always said he was doing well. It was not that he was in denial, for he was doing well! His body was wasting away, which is true of every single one of us to one degree or another, but it was well with his soul.

He knew that we are all like grass, that in the early season is green and bright but will soon wither and die. He knew that we are like the flowers of the fields that in their season are full of brightness and splendor and vigor, but will in time droop and stoop and fall (I Peter 1:24). But that did not take away

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any of his joy and he appreciated every season of his life, right up until the end. In fact, not long before he died, he said he was looking forward to 10 more years here on this earth and not that he would ever want to still be here, now that his joy is complete in the presence of his Lord, whom he loved so much, but he was prepared to press on as best he could, no matter what lay ahead.

He knew that his strength was in the Lord, and although he knew he would eventually fade and be here no more, the word of the Lord stands forever and that’s the thing that matters the most (I Peter 1:25), for everything we hope for is based on that. My dear friends’ body has gone through its seasons and has faded and died, but his soul lives on forever as Jesus promised in John 11:26 when He said, “Whoever lives and believes in me will never die!” The flower of my friend’s body has died, until it is gloriously resurrected with his soul one day. But the moment he received Jesus as his personal Lord and Saviour, which was long ago, his soul blossomed into new life, never to fade away, but to be transformed into ever increasing glory, the glory of having more and more of the beautiful characteristics of the One who created him in the first place - the foremost being love.

My dear friend loved life and he loved others, because he loved God with all of his heart and mind and soul, through his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. And now he is loving even more his eternal life, the beauty of which is beyond description or imagination.

On earth, all of the flowers of the field show the glory of God and the trees of the field clap their hands (Isaiah 55:12) in admiration of their magnificent Creator, but the people who have had a new creation in their heart, in their soul, will worship and adore and applaud Him forever and ever for their love for Him will never fade away because their love is from God, which is eternal.

I hope you have that same love and joy and assurance that my dear friend had!

It’s available to all who would ask.

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St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

Peachland United Church

International Ministries

Grace Lutheran Church 1162 Hudson Road West Kelowna, B.C. 250-769-5685

Sunday Prayer Meeting 9 a.m.

Sunday Service 10 a.m.

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New Contemporary Worship Service 9 a.m.

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Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Morning Prayer Tuesdays - 9:30 a.m.

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Lyn Stewart 250-767-6211 or John Miller 250-767-9270

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Peachland Baptist Church Sunday School & Adult Bible Class - 9:45 a.m.

Mother’s Day “A Tribute to Mothers” Derek Koch, Peachland Campus Pastor

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Church Services & Children’s Church Services - 11 a.m.

Office Hours - Tue, Wed, Thur 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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CROSSWORD:

Fastball girls thankful TNI president Steve Allison presents a cheque for $250 to Jessica Russell of the Westside Girls Fastball Association.

Contributed photo

Peachland Fall Fair extends creative challenge to local veggie growers

by Barb McGregor Okay, so we’ve read those amazing seed catalogues.

Some of us have even ordered our seeds and already rows of peat-pots in our little greenhouses are starting to show signs of life and the promise of future bountiful crops. Many commercial nurseries have now opened their doors and the colourful displays of spring plantings gladden the hearts of anxious gardeners everywhere.

The days are getting longer, there are more frost-free evenings, and the ground is getting softer, ready to be tilled. It’s time to think about and plan this year’s garden. Nothing beats the satisfaction of growing your own food, or the taste of garden-fresh produce. The wonderful thing is, you don’t need a huge yard or garden plot to enjoy a harvest of fresh vegetables. Container gardening is all the rage these days. All you need is a container of nutrient-rich soil, seeds or plants, a bit of water now and then, a deck or balcony, or even a sunny spot on the front or back step, and you’ve got yourself a garden of your very own delicious homegrown vegetables.

Don’t forget to give a little extra love to those veggies

or herbs that you are thinking of entering in this year’s Peachland Fall Fair. Perhaps you’ll enter the heaviest potato, tomato, or squash, or maybe the longest zucchini appeals to your competitive edge. Speaking of competition, we have a special prize of $10 for the best comic figure, made entirely with vegetables. This entry in Section E is a challenge to the creative souls of all ages out there. The vegetables used may be from your own garden, your friend’s or neighbour’s garden, or your favourite farmer’s garden. The only stipulation or rule is that the vegetables must be grown in our beautiful Okanagan Valley.

Now that your creative juices are flowing, I remind you that our theme this year is “a treasure chest of Peachland’s best”.

I’d also like to give a shout out to our neighbours to the north and south – we consider all gardeners in the area family, so enter as many items as you can, and if you win all the ribbons and trophies then consider yourself adopted Peachlanders!

That also goes for all you beekeepers who are thinking about entering your honey this year, as well as all you egg producers who are also thinking about competing.

See you at the fair in September!

HOROSCOPES: ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, although you may have your mind set on one outcome, it might be good to expect the unexpected this week. Keep your eyes and ears open.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Beating the doldrums could involve some creative thinking, Leo. If you’re fresh out of ideas, you can ask someone you are close to for some suggestions.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, someone is worried about you and this week you will recognize their concerns. Maybe the worry is because you have been out of touch for so long.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Think of this week as the opportunity to rest and recharge, Taurus.

Schedule a family movie night or lounge in the yard instead of packing your schedule.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you are on the road to recovery from an issue that’s been bothersome. This recovery is long overdue, but you will be stronger for having gone through these trials.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, when a new career path is presented to you, it may be difficult to decide whether you should make a move. Go with your gut and trust your instincts.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you have been thinking about getting into something creative, and your plans just may come to fruition soon. You just have to finalize some of the details.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, keeping secrets doesn’t often turn out well because sooner or later those secrets are revealed.

Honesty usually is the best way to go in most situations.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, it’s good to go with the flow, but speak up for yourself from time to time, especially when something is important to you. Your opinions count, too.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Sometimes there is no shortcut to success, Scorpio. You just have to trudge through and hope that all the effort will be worth it in the long run.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Irish mother of gods 5. Provides weapons 10. Hyperbolic cosecant 14. Kilt nationality 15. Mexican artist Rivera 16. Circle of light around the sun 17. What a clock tells 18. To condescend to give 19. Chocolate cookie with white cream filling 20. Harry Potter star 23. Without (French) 24. A dissolute man 25. Resecure a book 28. Blanketlike shawl 32. Opaque gem 33. Biblical name for Syria 34. Mail call box abbreviation 35. Mined metal-bearing mineral 36. Mild yellow Dutch cheese 38. After a prayer 39. Baseball’s world championship 42. Knights’ tunic 44. Small pigeon shelter 46. Meredith, Johnson & Shula 47. 20th U.S. President 53. Pitcher Hershiser 54. Sans _____: typeface 55. High water tide 57. Sew up a falcon’s eyelids 58. Mexican plant fiber 59. Taxis 60. Fermented rice beverage 61. A mode of living 62. Formerly (archaic)

CLUES DOWN 1. Fall back time 2. Has a sour taste 3. Gangrenous inflammation 4. Spoon or fork 5. What is added to the augend 6. Cambodian monetary units 7. Golda __, Israeli P. M. 8. “Walk Don’t Run” actress Samantha 9. Often the last movements of a sonata 10. Contaminated water disease 11. Indian dress 12. Musical pitch symbol 13. Horse foot sheath 21. 007’s Flemming 22. A billiards stick 25. Catches with a lasso 26. 3rd part of a Greek ode 27. Elephant’s name 29. Distinctive odor that is pleasant 30. A small sharp fruit knife 31. Improve by critical ediiting 37. Droplet in a colloidal system 38. Failure to be present 40. Winged goddess of the dawn 41. Static balance between opposing forces 42. Treacle candy 43. Black tropical American cuckoo 45. Discharge from the body 46. Training by multiple repetitions 47. A Chinese image in a shrine 48. Length X width 49. Mild and submissive 50. Affectedly artistic 51. Tragic Shakespeare king 52. Taps gently 56. Time in far western states

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Those close to you are finding your more accommodating nature very appealing, Aquarius. This new attitude is bound to paint you in a new light.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you have a huge support system in the way of family and friends. Expect them to rally behind you when needed.

Here’s How It Works - Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

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Brewzers At bat is Eric Menconi of the Big E’s Brewzers in a Peachland Mixed Slo Pitch game against the Diggers held on Sunday, May 6.

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Live on, and enjoy, your very own private golf course!!

Dave Collins 250-870-1444

• 7 kilometres outside Peachland • 3700 yard (+/-), par 36, 9 hole links golf course • Professionally designed, cleared and contoured in the natural surroundings • Designed for 4 water hazards (reservoirs) and numerous sand traps • Two-thirds complete requiring tee boxes, greens and irrigation to be completed by the new owner • Comes with a well appointed 3 bedroom, 2 car attached garage walk-out Rancher • 80 acre parcel of land with RU1 zoning Offered at: $1,200,000

Offer superior client care by displaying your listings on the Peachland View real estate page!

Call 250.767.7771 to reserve your space!

#305 4350 Ponderosa Drive

Moe Martin 250-767-2437

moemartinrealtor@shaw.ca

“Buy land, they stopped making it”

KELOWNA WESTSIDE

www.MrPeachland.com 250-470-8803

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SOLD! #332-3996 Beach Ave Semi waterfront condo with lakeviews, awesome location for someone that wants an active lifestyle, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths high end finishing granite counters SS appliances, open concept with vaulted ceiling, top floor, 1184 sq ft approx no age restrictions, secured entry & parking, outdoor pool, well equipped gym, meeting room, beautiful landscaping.

MLS®10042057

Unit 303 3211 Skyview Lane

MLS® 10038821

Bryon Knutsen

“Our” Community “Your” Realtor

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

250-767-2437

“Buy land, they stopped making it”

KELOWNA

bryonknutsen@royallepage.com

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MLS®10044521

OPEN HOUSE, SAT., MAY 12th, 12-2pm!

4456 Trepanier Creek Road, Peachland

$699,900

$599,000

Each office independently owned and operated.

Plenty of Parking

8.45 Acres 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 backyard, on to the babbling creek and across the bridge to acres of wide open back woods.

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

Panoramic Lake Views! From the moment you enter this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom town home you’ll be impressed by its upscale finishings & amount of living space including a 2nd level for the Master Suite.

Executive lifestyle at Eagles View offering secured parking as well as clubhouse with fitness facilities.

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www.davecollins.ca dcollins@coldwellbanker.ca

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

4210 6th Ave, Peachland - Completely renovated 3 bed + den/3 bath home with new hardie plank and roof, quality finishings, neutral colours, new fixtures, durable bamboo flooring and modern touches.

Updated kitchen with eating nook, dining room with french doors leading out to large deck and hot tub makes entertaining easy! Double car garage with separate attached workshop (150 sq. ft. of extra space!), 220V wired. Call Tracey for a FREE Market Evaluation!

MLS® 10044377