Peachland May 13, 2011 Peachland, BC Volume 07 | Number 19
Citizen of the Year Martha Jenkins, center in blue, holds her etched glass keepsake as Mayor Keith Fielding, right, presents her with her trophy. Also on stage to congratulate Jenkins, from left to right, are council members Peter Schierbeck, Jean Fraser, Charlette Broadoway, Terry Condon, Lindsay Bell and Vern Moberg. Photo by Constance Roth
Local citizen honoured at Spirit of Peachland Civic Awards By Cindy Fortin Longtime Peachland resident and community volunteer Martha Jenkins joined the ranks of past Citizens of the Year, winning the prestigious top award at the 2011 Spirit of Peachland Civic Awards last Friday. Jenkins was described as “no stranger to volunteerism and is well-known for her work with the Peachland Sportsmen’s Association,” as well as “an active and committed member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, and the Peachland Food Bank.” She is also known for her work with the Fall Fair. Jenkins says she knew she was nominated, but had
no idea she would win. “I am absolutely honoured. It’s the highest award you can get in Peachland, through the community. I am also humbled, because the two others who were nominated were equally as deserving as I was, if not, more so.” Fellow nominees were Gayle Wainwright and Chris Scowen, who each received a certificate, as did all of the nominees. Councillors Charlette Broadoway and Lindsay Bell shared the job of MCing the event. Other winners during the evening were: Freedom of the Municipality -- Earl Sutherland and
the Topham family Mayor’s Award of Merit – Bob Sugden Councillors’ Award of Merit - Rob Campbell Meritorious Service – Brenda Moshansky Community Builder Award – Little Schoolhouse, Doug Armitage and Jean Saul Youth Achievement – Zoe Moshansky, Erika Park and Shelagh Sarsons Christmas Lighting – Peachland Fire & Rescue Wedding Anniversaries – Margaret & Ted Sinclair, who will have been married 50 years this December; and Jean and Al Fraser who recently celebrated their 60th anniversary.
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Peachland Wellness Centre Update
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By Bud Day In my previous article I alluded to the District-owned building on 5th Street, the new site for the Adult Care program. In late 2000, Council gave the project an abeyance of rent until March of 2001. Phyllis Papineau, the catalyst driving the project, asked her neighbour, Gene Zaporzam, if he could do some painting at the site. “Nine months later,” said Gene, “I was just finishing.” Gordie McBryan’s wife, Lynn, after viewing the site, suggested that Gordie help with the painting. Thus began a long association to refit the old building, now the Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC), to the new codes. Gordie, who had owned a construction business in Vancouver before he retired and moved here, and Gene, who renovated many of the stores that he managed, worked labouriously as a team from January 15 to September 15, 2001. Gene maintained a meticulous journal, noting materials donated and the hours worked, which totaled over 1,200. The major tasks included widening halls and doorways for wheelchair accessibility. The Tranquil Room was originally back-to-back closets. When its ceiling was opened up, “tons of sawdust” came tumbling down. The
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outside walls were composed of stone chips embedded in plaster, which dulled the saw blade frequently. It took four men to haul away a cast iron tub in the bathroom, which was replaced by modern plumbing, a new floor (tiled) and a counter. After the filthy carpeting was removed, Ernie Sarsons contributed his labour by spending countless hours, patiently scraping away the old varnish. Roy’s Hardwood in Penticton donated $1,200 worth of labour to sand all the floors. The old porch was removed and, with $700 from an anonymous donor for materials, a long ramp was erected. Next came the chair lift, donated and delivered by the Penticton Legion. OK Builders in Kelowna donated excess wet concrete for the pad to support the lift. After the concrete was delivered and leveled, Gordie and Gene bored holes in the pad to bolt the lift to it. Gene picked up free concrete curbing at the airport, and with the District’s help he set them in the PWC parking slots. “Minor” jobs, such as digging a trench to bury a hydro cable, and digging holes to install two flag poles, are too numerous to mention, but they occupied both men until the end. The Peachland Wellness Centre would not be celebrating its 10th anniversary without the major contribution of these two men, who donated hundreds of hours garnering gratis material and renovating the building. To recognize those individuals who, over the years, made a significant impact toward the development of the PWC, the 2010 Board of Directors created the Golden Peach Award. These “peaches” would be set atop the large peach tree mural in the PWC, which displays the names of donors inscribed on the painted peaches. The Golden Peach is made of bronze on which the recipient’s name is inscribed. The inaugural six recipients include Gene Zaporzam and Gordie McBryan, who also received commemorative plaques. Next article - District Council has second thoughts . . . (Bud Day periodically will be submitting articles recapping the growing pains of the PWC, celebrating its 10th anniversary.)
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T.G.I.S. and W.O.W. By Cindy Fortin Editor ∙ peachlandview@shaw.ca Thank Goodness It’s Sunny! What a difference a little sunshine can make. Like ants emerging out of an anthill, Peachland suddenly came alive this last week after an extended wintery season. Walkers tossed aside their walking/ski poles needed to hold themselves up, and were elbowing each other for space on the Beach Avenue walkway. You could almost hear a collective sigh of relief gust through the town. (Or perhaps that was because the Canucks didn’t, once again, blow their one goal lead in the third period of that last Nashville game.) Either situation was terrific! Hopefully the sun will continue to shine this weekend, but especially for the May long weekend for the 14th Annual World of Wheels Classic and Antique Car Show on May 22nd. If past years are any indication, the downtown streets of Peachland will be packed with some 10,000 spectators, and more than 500 polished and spiffed up classic and antique cars, trucks, motorcycles and boats…not to mention food vendors, live entertainment, shopping, kids games, and so much more. (I hear there’s a pool going about how many people can fit shoulder-to-shoulder across the walkway at one time without someone toppling into the lake.) The World of Wheels (W.O.W.) is one of Peachland largest annual events, and it keeps getting better every year. You may have seen mini-vehicles around town – a fire truck, a Kubota tractor, and several other mini-pedal cars posed around the Rotary clock being photographed. The “Great Pedal Car Giveaway” is going to be one of the many highlights of this year’s car show. But let’s not forget another event happening that weekend. The next day, Monday, May 23rd, is Heritage Day in Peachland. Anyone who’s been in Peachland for any amount of time knows this town has a lot of heritage to boast about. Recently the Topham family celebrated 100 years since their family first arrived in Peachland. And they are only one of many. Some of the events planned for Heritage Day include breakfast at the Bliss and Rocky J’s, the burying of a time capsule at the front of the museum, live entertainment, war canoe and Hudson Bay canoe displays, telephone collection and antique engine displays, at Heritage Park and the museum. And, of course, the bats will have their own bat display. The United Church is also celebrating its centennial. One of the major events will be the official outdoor “Opening Ceremony” for the Centennial Walkway, which will include a wharf walk, ribbon and cake cuttings. And one of the best events to take place over the next several weeks is the enjoyment of our beautiful lakeside town and its 3 km stretch of beach under hot sunny skies. It will be interesting to see how the newly designed, narrower, 30 km Beach Avenue succeeds under the added summer congestion. (I’m sure we’ll hear about it.) But for now…it’s just great to be out of the cold season. T.G.I.S.!
Peachland Views Chalking up another success for Peachland Players Dear Editor: Peachland Players scored another success with its production of Paul Zindel's well-known play "The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the Moon Marigolds" which ran last week and closed on May 8. While the play dates back to 1964 and became well-known on Broadway and in film, its portrayal of the sad life in a single mom family, based on Zindel's own upbringing, raised issues of loneliness, bitterness, shattered dreams and teenage angst, which are as valid today as they were almost 50 years ago. A small cast places the actors under close scrutiny and I have to say that the actors in this production performed admirably. Vicki Molloy was outstanding in her tricky role of Beatrice, the defeated mother. It was something of a departure from recent productions for the Players to perform adult drama and bears witness to director Bill Bennett's all-round lifetime skill as the director and Rhoda Weisgarber's
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Mystery bus excursion a super trip! Dear Editor: Many, many thanks to the Rotary Club for their mystery bus excursion on April 27th. It was a super trip for all of us – enjoying samples of cheese at two different locations, eating a hearty lunch in the park by Shuswap Lake, and chocolate cake in Polson Park. We, seniors, appreciate this great event every year, and again thanks to the Rotarians who make it possible. Yvonne Blackburn, Peachland
Peek into the past In 1909 Alf Huston owned a large portion of Trepanier near the creek and up on the flat above. He was an early Peachland policeman and built a simple log building as his home. These were the days of kerosene lamps, no running water and outhouses. His name lives on in Huston Road and the picture shown here is where the Working Horse Winery is located today. The Trepanier Valley stretches out behind his cabin. Photo contributed by the Peachland Historical Society
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Big Slick Poker Tour comes to the Peachland Legion By Cindy Fortin Texas Hold-em fans have already enjoyed the first two weeks of free poker tournament play at the local Peachland Legion Branch #69. Every Wednesday evening until the season wraps up on June 15, the Legion will be hosting the Big Slick Poker Tour for anyone who loves playing cards and is interested in trying out a hand or two. You can start at any time during the season. It’s a free event, played for points only, no cash, but can lead to major prizes and – should you make it to the Regionals --, the top prize is a paid-for, sponsored seat in a major competition, such as at the River Rock in Richmond, B.C, or the Canadian Open Poker Championships (COPC) in Calgary, to name a few. Crystal Dougan and Stephen MacDonald are the area managers for the Okanagan region. The couple met a few years ago through Big Slick, which is now in its 11th season. Dougan encourages you to come out and give it a try. “It’s a fun, friendly atmosphere. You can come out and have fun for free and learn how to play poker, and actually take it further and win money out of it,” she says.
And you don’t need to be a card shark to play. Big Slick Poker players have a range of skills, from the novice first-time player, someone who has only played Texas Hold’em on their computer at home, to those with a little more experience under their belts. “Big Slick is where I originally learned how to play,” says Dougan, who has gone on to place well in major events, including recently placing sixth out of nearly 200 participants in the main event at the Women’s Poker Classic at the Cascades Casino in Langley. Big Slick hosts two seasons of play each year, each followed by a regional competition, held at alternating venues. This year the Regionals are expected to be held at the Barley Mill in Penticton. The date and time to be announced. Big Slick Poker Tour games at the Legion start promptly at 7 pm, but players are encouraged to come closer to 6:30 pm to register and sign in. You only need to register once. Novice players who come early can ask for a free lesson or two before the actual game begins. For more information, you can visit their website at bigslickpokertour.ca.
Frank, Barb, Stephen, Gary and Bud, left to right, are just a few of the Texas Hold’em fans who enjoyed a game last week at the Peachland Legion. Hosted by Big Slick Poker Tour the free minitourneys will be held each Wednesday at the Legion at 6:30 pm until June 15th. Photo by Cindy Fortin.
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nadian Wildlife Service will give a talk at MONDAY the Community Centre on our bat colony from 7:30 to MARCH 9:30pm. If you wish21 to learn more about these little critters before Wood Carving - 50+ Activity Centre, 7 pm the new webcam goes live, this is your chance. part of the talk will Royal CanadianALegion - Euchre, 7 pm include a chance to observe the 50+ Activity - Tia Chi, 1:30 pm bats live atCentre the school. Ladies Coffee - PWC, 10 am
Wednesday, May 25 - OK Valley Kitimat Reunion - Did you ever live TUESDAY in Kitimat? Third biennial OK Valley Kitimat reunion will be MARCH 22held at Cousins Park from 11am to 4pm. Paul HenCarpet Bowling - 50+ Activity Centre, 10 am
Peachland Bridge Club - 50+ Activity Centre, 7 pm, info. 250-767-6407
ONGOING EVENTS
AA at Noon - 50+ Activity Centre, noon
Royal Canadian Legion - Darts, 7 pm Friday, May 13Legion - Waterfront Royal Canadian - KaraokeGrill with & Tuesday, May 17 -Lions Den Meeting Anita, 7:30- Live entertainment; PWC - Tai - Community Station, 7pm; Pizzeria Chi - PWC, 6Policing pm 50+ Activity Centre - Peachland Bridge Men’s Coffee Club - 10am Computer - PWC, 10 am & AA Club, 7pm,Literacy Carpet Bowling, 10am SUNDAY Saturday, May 14 - Royal Canadian Le- at Noon; PWC - Tai Chi, 6pm Computer Sunshine Singers - PWC, 1:30 pm gion BranchMARCH 69 - Meat 20Draw - 1500 hrs; Literacy, 10am & Photography Classes, 50+ Activity Centre - Carpet Bowling, 10am; Royal Canadian Legion -Darts, Jerry Dober Sunday Breakfast 10am 7pm Peachland Wellness Centre, 8 - 11 am, for $ 5.75, info. 250-767-0141 WEDNESDAY Sunday, May 15 - PWC - Jerry Dober Wednesday, May 18 - 50+ Activity Sunday Breakfast 8 am Centre - Chess, 1:15pm, Yoga, 1:30pm; MONDAY MARCH 23 PWC - Wellness Circle, 10am & CaregivWestside Toastmasters - Lakeview Monday, May 16 - 50+ er Support Program, 1pm; CO Model MARCH 21Activity Centre Heights Community Center, West - Take Pounds Off Sensibly - 9:30am, Kelowna, Railway Company Group Peachland 7 - 9 pm Take Off Pounds Sensibly - 50+ Tai Chi Noon & Wood Carving 7pm; Museum, 7pm; Westside ToastmasActivity Centre, 9:30 am, info. 1-800Canadian Legion - Executive Peachland - 50+ Activity Cen- Royal 932-8677 or Quilters Doreen at 250-767-2132 ters - Lakeview Meeting, 7:30 pm Heights Community tre 1:15pm; PWC Ladies’ Coffee Club, Centre, West Kelowna, 7pm; PeachPeachland Quilters 50+ Activity 10am; 1 Royal Canadian Legion - Euchre, Peachland LionsChurch Club meeting, 7 pm, at- the land Baptist Gym Night Kids Centre, - 4 pm Lions Den, info. 250-767-9034 1900 hrs.
your writing skill contact Judy Wyper at wyper@telus.net or call Judy at 250-767-3002.
ning, VP RioTintoAlcan will present
an update Fall on plant expansion. Lunch Peachland Fair Committee - will hold its fi rst 2011 organization meetwill be provided, so please RSVP to ing 27 at 7 pm inBring the Community PatMar. at 250-767-6509. a chair and Centre. Everyone is welcome. They a hatvolunteers and come and old friends. need and meet new ideas. Contact Wilma at 250-767-2218.
Sunday, May 29 - 51st Annual Art
Peachland Half - Marathon & Spring Show & Sale Entitled “Let’s Paint 10K - volunteers are needed on Sunthe Town�, the Peachland Art Group day, April 17. Info. 250-767-2133.
will be holding their annual sale from 10am to 4pm at the CommuWEDNESDAY nity Centre. This year the art group has paintedMARCH Beach 24 Avenue from CO Model Company Groupan - ‘en one end Railway to the other during Peachland Museum, 7 pm plein aire’ outing in May. The special display will feature x 8� table Caregiver Support Program8� - Peachland Wellness Centre, depicting 1 pm top canvases the town’s unique setting. The group will also Peachland Baptist Church Gym Night -present Kids from Kindergarten Grade over 250 paintings 6, created Peachland Community Centre, 7 pm during the year in various mediums Wellness Circle, 10 am watercolour including oil,- PWC, acrylic, and pastel. They will put on a fabuRoyal Canadian Legion, Liver & Onions Dinnerluncheon and tea. Admission is lous by donation. Everyone is welcome. Chess - 50+ Activity Centre, 1 pm Wellness Circle - PWC, 10 am Yoga - 50+ Activity Centre 1:30 pm
THURSDAY MARCH 25
from Kindergarten - Grade 6, PeachLine Dancing - 50+ Activity Centre, 9 am land Community Centre, 7 pm Bereavement Support Group - PWC, 10
am Thursday, May 19 -Peachland Baptist Church Girls Club, 7pm; Yoga, PWC Iron & Silk Exercise - 50+ Activity Centre, am -11Bereavement Support Group, 10am; 50+ Activity Centre - Iron & Silk ExerBingo - 50+ Activity Centre, 6:45 pm cise, 11am; Peachland Rotary Club AA at Noon - 50+ Activity Centre, noon Noon, Gasthaus Tai Chi - PWC, 9:30 am
Boxing - Beginners boxing, both male and -female is held Monday Girls Club Peachland Baptist Church, and 7 pm Wednesday at 4th Street Place at 6 pm. For more information call 250-767Royal Canadian Legion- Pasta Dinner 9538. Peachland Sowers & Growers - The Little Schoolhouse, 7 pm
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Aloha Healing Spa first to offer Bamboo-Fusion in BC
A client receives a relaxing Bamboo-Fusion massage by Registered Massage Therapist Cheryl Dirks, of Aloha Healing Spa in West Kelowna. Photo by Constance Roth.
Submitted Bamboo-Fusion massage has come to BC. In Bamboo-Fusion massage, warm pieces of bamboo of different shapes and sizes are used to provide Swedish or deep tissue massage. The warmth melts the outer layer of muscle, allowing the therapist to penetrate more deeply without as much pressure. For those who like deep work, the bamboo tools allow for deeper pressure than the hands alone can provide. The massage satisfies two major needs: relaxation and well-being. Bamboo-Fusion offers many of the benefits of hot stone massage with a few extras. Because of the size and shape of the bamboo pieces, Bamboo-Fusion massage can be deeper and more specific than the stones. Stimulation of the tissue by the bamboo stick is believed to relieve this “sluggish state,” by dissipating the heat that results from an accumulation of tox-
ins and poor circulation, much the same as what would occur through deep-tissue work, trigger-point activation, or various acupressure techniques. Some recipients of bamboo massage have described these releases as a whole-body tingling or a warming sensation. Aloha Healing Spa owner Cheryl Dirks, RMT, opened the Family Wellness Centre in 2000 along with Dr. Reierson, a Naturopathic Physician. In 2006 Dirks suffered a MVA that changed her life, and being a strong believer that everything happens for a reason she opened the healing spa. “I had a client come in last fall, who had just moved here from Montreal, and the first thing she asked me was, ‘Do you do bamboo massage?’” says Dirks. “I had never heard of it, but apparently it was the latest massage craze out east. Being as a good majority of the decor at the tropical Healing Spa is bamboo, I was thinking that this is something that needs to be added to our services. We checked it out on the web and discovered that there was a course coming to Calgary introducing the technique into Western Canada.” They were excited to attend and to realize that they were the only ones from BC and therefore would be the first to introduce bamboo massage to BC. “It is an amazing treatment, and a fabulous addition to the Aloha Healing Spa,” says Dirks. Used in China for more than 5,000 years, bamboo has many wonderful properties. With its origin in ancient times, it has been used for building, making paper, books and food. It grows well on infertile land, and regenerates itself after being cut and can tolerate extreme temperatures. Nathalie Cecilia, a certified Thai massage therapist currently living in Florida, created Bamboo-Fusion. Imagine a skilled therapist using warmed bamboo and rattan to dissolve knots and kinks throughout your body. These handcrafted tools are custom designed so that even the smallest therapist can give an even deeper massage. For more information: 250.768.1020.
Peachland through Tania’s Eyes
Speaker Series Presents
EVERYONE WELCOME!
Sheri Simson aka “The Pole Lady” Sheri Simson will be doing a presentation on Pole Walking, it’s benefits, special exercises and workout routine for overall fitness using walking poles. Sheri will bring demo poles to try out after presentation. Join us to learn from this dynamic lady! Tuesday, May 17th at 1:30pm Little School House • Admission by Donation
Refreshments Served
The Peachland Wellness Centre 250-767-0141 or www.peachlandwellnesscentre.ca 4426 5th Street, Peachland, BC
Patients needed to complete practicum I have been training with the Vancouver Homeopathic Academy for 4 years and am currently looking for a few more patients to complete my practicum. This is done under the supervision of a highly qualified and experienced homeopath. The initial consultation takes about 2 hours followed by 2 shorter visits approximately 4 weeks apart. The deadline to try out this offer is June 15, 2011. If you have always wanted to try out homeopathic treatment but felt that you could not afford the initial consultation fee, this is your chance. To book an appointment please call me (Stephanie Muendel) at 250-767-6550.
Stephanie Muendel For information about homeopathy please visit the following websites: www.homeopathyvancouver.com www.vancouverhomeopath.com www.shuswaphomeopathy.ca
Bamboo Fusion Massage Exclusive to the Aloha Healing Spa!
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Bamboo Fusion Massage & Mini-bamboo Facial Spring runoff at Hardy Falls Regional Park 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.
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Health Matters
Peachland Lions 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Sun or sunscreen? Which is better for you?
Over 100 golfers enjoyed the Peachland Lions Golf Tournament on May 1st at the Summerland Golf and Country Club. The Lions Club came close to reaching their goal of $25,000, raising an impressive $20,620. Proceeds totaling $13,400 will go to Camp Winfield, a camp for children with disabilities.
Lisa Kilgour, RHN
Congratulations to the Lions and all participants in the 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, and to Leif Bengtsson of Kelowna who won the free ticket for two anywhere in West Jet’s World.
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Open Mic
Saturday, May 14, 7 - 10pm All musicians welcome. Bring your instruments and your friends.
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ElEctrical improvEmEnts on Hwy #97 – GlEnrosa to coquiHalla BC Hydro is investing in the community and will be improving local electrical infrastructure in the West Kelowna area between the Glenrosa interchange and the Coquihalla interchange along Hwy #97.
It’s almost summer and the sun is shining! Oh, wait… is the sun good for us or should we shy away from it? Or more importantly, should we enjoy the sun with or without sunscreen? This is a very controversial topic, and a decision that each of us needs to make individually. There are many factors to consider: Vitamin D absorption, free radical damage, cancer risk, painful sunburn, etc. Vitamin D absorption: Article after article in all of the top news sources are exclaiming the benefits of Vitamin D and the hazards of a Vitamin D deficiency. Only a few years ago the only problem with a lack of this vitamin was a chance of rickets, but we have now linked a Vitamin D deficiency to MS, lowered immune function, and cancer. Vitamin D supplementation has skyrocketed over the last year due to all of these new studies. The sun is our body’s favourite way of absorbing Vitamin D. Fifteen minutes in the sun with your arms and face exposed will allow most of us to absorb 10,000 IUs. (Check your supplement, you’re probably only getting 1000 IUs). A sunscreen with an SPF of 8 or above reduces our Vitamin D absorption by 95 per cent. So, if we wear sunscreen daily, it would take three-and-a-half to five hours of sun exposure to absorb the same amount of Vitamin D. I think it’s quite obvious that the push from the media to slather on the sunscreen has created a societal deficiency of the vitamin. Actually, this has been seen in Australia as well. Recent studies show that following the successful "Slip-Slop-Slap" health campaign encouraging Australians to cover up when exposed to sunlight to prevent skin cancer, there was an increase in Vitamin D deficiency in Australia and New Zealand. And ironically, a Vitamin D deficiency is linked to a higher risk of many cancers, including melanoma. Free radical damage: Sunburn is a sign of free radical damage, and for many of
us it’s a painful sign. Free radical damage can lead to early aging of the skin and possibly skin cancer, which is the main reason we wear sunscreen and why it’s in most cosmetics. But what is usually forgotten is the free radical damage created by the very sunscreens we wear to prevent free radical damage! A study published in October 2006 found that the three main sunscreen ingredients, octocrylene, octylmethoxycinnamate, and benzophenone-3 (once the sunscreen chemicals had time to absorb into the skin) created an increase in free radical damage that was higher for the sunscreen user than for the non-user. Such an increase in free radicals might increase the chance of melanoma. Cancer risk: This topic is still out for debate. Do sunscreens prevent more cancers than they may directly, or indirectly cause? A Vitamin D deficiency can be solved by taking a supplement, although absorption through the skin is best, but what about the other issues with sunscreen? On top of the free radical damage caused by some of these chemicals, an uncommon nugget of knowledge is that many sunscreen ingredients become carcinogenic when exposed to sunlight. (What?) Yes, many of the sunscreens on the market contain chemicals that once you slap it on and go outside, start to degrade and damage DNA. In North America, all new sunscreen ingredients must be tested for their photocarcinogenic effects, but as of 2008, most sunscreens on the market still contained known photocarcinogenic chemicals due to a grandfather clause. Since one to 10 per cent of the chemicals in sunscreen are absorbed into the skin, we need to take a very careful look at what we slather onto our skin. To add fuel to the controversy, in August 2007, the United States Food and Drug Administration tentatively concluded, "The available evidence fails to show that sunscreen use alone prevents skin cancer.” Well...now what do I do? Continued on Page 12
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The majority of this significant improvement project will be completed prior to the end of May 2011.
lawyers
As the electrical system is mostly located close to Hwy #97 you can expect to see significant activity on and adjacent to Hwy #97 between the Glenrosa and Coquihalla interchanges. Both daytime and evening work is expected.
Please reduce speed, drive safely and obey all traffic control personnel.
For 50 years, BC Hydro has been providing clean, reliable electricity to our customers. Today we are planning for the next 50 years by investing in new projects, upgrading existing facilities and working with our customers to conserve energy through Power Smart. Learn more at bchydro.com/regeneration50
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Peachland Elementary School family carnival and bike rodeo
Photos by Constance Roth
Peachland Elementary School students got a doubletreat last week. On Thursday, May 5th they enjoyed an evening carnival of fun. There were more than two dozen indoor and outdoor games, as well as entertainers, food stations, and a silent auction. As you can see from the photos, there was no lack of smiling faces. Then on Friday, May 6th, students participated in the annual bike rodeo. The morning, organized by retired
constable Reg Lawrence, with the help of volunteers, included a bike safety check, learning the rules of the road, and running through a course to practice safety skills.
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Peachland and Summerland lions club
13th Annual
Lions Charity Golf Tournament Thanks to all the contributors and golfers who made it possible for a donation of $13,400 to be made to the Lions Easter seal camp at Winfield.
It’s all for the kids! MAJOR SPONSORS Canadian Helicopters
KELOWNA MOTORS
HOLE SPONSORS Peachland Johnston Meier • PMF Chartered Accountants • Ponderosa Golf and Country Club • Willowbrook Drywall • ASME • Summerland Credit Union • Sentes Chev Olds • Alchris RV • Down Under Irrigation • Peachland Dental Centre • Rocky J’S • Ace Hardware • Arthon Construction • Bliss Bakery • Blue Waters Irrigation • DJ Plumbing • Edward Jones • Gasthaus on the Lake • OK Tire West Kelowna • OK Towing • Peachland Collision and Glass • Peachland Medicine Centre • Peachland Petro Canada • Peachland Wine Shop • Standard Auto Glass • Sunnyside Market • The Two Chefs • TNI/Effective Printing • Valley West Automotive • Valley Curbing
GOLF COURSE CONTRIBUTORS Summerland Golf and Country Club • Two Eagles Golf Course • Golf Kelowna • Penticton Golf and Country Club • N K’MipCanyon Desert Golf Club • Twin Lakes Golf & Rv Resort • Michaelbrook Ranch Golf Course • Osoyoos Golf & Country Club • Fairview Mountain Golf Course • St Andrews by the Lake Golf Course • Sumac Ridge Golf Course • Skaha Meadows Golf Course • Okanagan Golf Schools • Kelowna Golf & Country Club • Camber Golf • Golf Town Kelowna
SILENT AUCTION AND PRIZE TABLE CONTRIBUTORS Tumbleweed Galleries • Dr Specs • Douglas Fraser • Alchrist RV • Euphoria Spa • Alder Stree Automotive •Shoppers Drug Mart • Staples • Standard Auto Glass • Greta Ranch Estate Winery • A Friend of Mine Cleaning • Save On Foods • Summerland Rental Center • Boston Pizza •Canadian Two For One Pizza • JK Schmidt Jewelers • Theo’s Automotive • Delta Grand Hotel • Lordco • Adrian’s Automotive • Big O Tires • Caffee Artgiano • China Beach Tanning Salon • Fountain Tire • Hainle Vineyards Estate Winery • Two Chefs Restaurant • Home Depot • Marble Slab Creamery • Pepperpot Grill • Starbucks • Martin Cleaners • Summerland Credit Union • Tapers Barber Shop • Bylands • Dogwood • Edo Japanese Restaurant • Midas Tire and Automotive • Sunbridge Tanning and Nails • Top Notch Hair • Valley First Credit Union • Buckerfields • Whisky Jack’s • The Source • # 4 Hair Company • A&W Peachland • A&W Westbank • Arby’s • Art Knapps • Steve Spalleck • Bud Light • Canadian Two For One Pizza • Cannery Brewing • Cherry Pit Restaurabt • Dairy Queen • Domin’s Pizza • Dragon’s Lair Specialty Teas • Everest Indian and Nepalse Restaurant • Flamann Fitness • Headgardener Salon • Hong Kong Restaurant • Japengo Restaurant • KFC Taco Bell • Lacucina Restaurant • Marks Work Wear House • Old Country Bakery and Deli • Orchard Park Shopping Centre • Panago Pizza • Papito’s Pizza • Patio Buffet • Razor Back Barbers • Rocky J’s • Safeway • Ships A Hoy • Summerland Sweets • Sukho Thai Restaurant • Sunbridge Tanning & Nails • Real Canadian Superstore • The Beanery Café • Colosseo Barber Shop • Tim Hortons • Wal Mart • Wok Box • Bank Of Montreal • Home Hardware westbank • Lordco • Westside Home Hardware • Wyatt Auto Parts • The Dollar store
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Shepherd’s Pie
Food For the By Reverend Elaine Diggle, Minister, Peachland United Church Although it was only a couple of weeks ago, Easter now seems a faint memory. Surely all the chocolate eggs and bunnies have been eaten and we look forward to the next excitement, the Stanley Cup playoffs, replete with the requisite munchies and libations. We hear interviews with ecstatic fans, now that Vancouver has finally won a playoff series without going to a nail-biting seventh game. Some of us wonder why it is that a game of hockey played by millionaires is so central to our personal well-being. Could we feel as ecstatic over all the people in the world having clean water, or enough to eat, or adequate shelter? Could we feel as ecstatic if the 25 per cent of children in BC who are living below the poverty line were living above it? These are similar questions to those that the disciples had to deal with after Christ's crucifixion. Not the Stanley Cup playoffs of course, but how should they now live in the light of the teachings and living example of Jesus. Well, as one might expect, the first thing they did was to huddle behind locked doors in case the Temple "Fuzz" came after them now that their popular leader was dead. In fact, it was while they were all huddled together behind those locked doors – a bit like the young inside the circle formed by the adult Musk-oxen, when threatened by their predators – that Jesus appeared to them right inside the room. Can you imagine their consternation? Yes, the women – Mary Magdalene, Joanna and Mary the mother of James -- had told the disciples that they had seen the risen Christ, but heck, they were just women, weren't they? Who could believe their testimony? But now the disciples, also, minus Thomas Didymus, see, speak with, and touch the risen Christ and
The Headgardener Salon
“A Leap of Faith?”`
have to decide how they might respond. Although our socioeconomic circumstances and cultural practices and values have changed significantly from those of the first century AD, in our times we also need to know how we too might experience and respond to the risen Christ. Here are some more ways that the early disciples did. Cleopas and another were walking back home to Emmaus, Jerusalem was too full of terrible memories, and not knowing what to do next they were fleeing back to where things had been okay once. On the way they are joined by a stranger who doesn't seem to be au fait with the political happenings in Jerusalem. He opens the treasures of scripture to them so they invite Him in for a meal. During the meal He blesses the bread and shares it out, and suddenly their overburdened hearts are opened right up as they realize who the stranger really is. “Did not our hearts burn within us while He talked to us on the road, while He opened to us the Scrip-
tures?" They immediately set off back to Jerusalem to share the good news. Later on, Jesus cooks fish over a fire at the lake's edge for His disciples who have gone back to their old jobs, not knowing just what their roles are since the crucifixion. He calls them to join Him in the fish and bread, and to add a few more fish to the fire. Taking the appearances of Jesus we see that: He meets us by calling our name (Mary), by going through our defences and finding us when we have locked ourselves down out of fear (disciples), by opening up the treasures of scripture (the road to Emmaus) and by revealing Himself to us in hospitality and community (by the lake and Emmaus). Today, we too may be found and brought into joy and relationship through fellowship, through opening our hearts and minds to the scriptures, even when we barricade ourselves away through fear and hurt, God reaches out to us. All we need to do is be open and receptive.
Peachland’s Health Professionals Dentists
Pharmacy
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Dr. Don MacRae Dr. Phil Kachanoski Dr. Karl Oppenheim Dr. Peter Cormillot Dr. Jeff Krawchuk
Wes Bedford, B.Sc Geoff Davis, B.Sc Garnet Lloyd, B.Sc
Peachland Dental Centre
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St. Margaret’s Anglican Episcopal Church
4421 4th Street
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Sunday Worship 10:00 am Morning Prayer Tuesdays - 9:30 am Office Hours 9:30 - 11:30 am Monday to Friday
Rector Canon Sue Mayoss-Hurd Interm Priest, Rev. Canon Jim Kiddell
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Peachland United Church
“The Art of Forgiveness!” Pastor Derek Koch, Peachland Campus Pastor
4th Street & Brandon Ave
Peachland Campus 11:00 am - Worship Service at Peachland Elementary School (with Kids Church)
www.stmargaretspeachland.org
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Centennial Celebration Coming Sept. 2-4, 2011 Office Hours - Tue, Wed, Thur 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Hall rental contact Doreen 767-2132
Sunday Morning Service 10:00 am Rev. Elaine Diggle
A Friendly Welcome Awaits You At...
Peachland Baptist Church Children & Adult Sunday School 9:45 am Church Servies 11:00 am Children Church During Service Pastor: John Rankin Join Us For: Good Music Bible Messages Great Fellowship
www.peachlandbaptist.com 4204 Lake Avenue
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PWC Community Gardens promote healthy community By Lisa Spalleck As I sit down to write this article, it feels as if spring has truly arrived. Of course it is long overdue for many of Peachland’s gardeners as we are itching to dig our hands into mother earth. We are excited again this year at the Peachland Wellness Centre as we will have new additions to our garden plots. Last year we added a square meter garden, and this year, in partnership with the Central Okanagan Community Gardens, the District of Peachland and Natures Gold, we are adding two new traditional raised beds. This brings our total available individual garden space to 16 plots. We are very grateful to Natures Gold for their generous donation of new planting soil to revitalize our gar-
dens. For more information visit http://www.naturesfertilizer.com. Over the past 10 years since we began our community gardens at PWC, we have found that more than just beautiful, delicious plants have been nurtured in our backyard. Many of the gardeners enjoy the time together sharing gardening tips, stories and a good dose of fun in the sun. Gardening is also a good form of exercise and reduces stress. Connecting with nature, digging in the dirt, and even weeding is one of the best stress reducers there is. Gardening forces you to slow down and really take time to smell the roses. It is one of the few activities where a computer, smart phone, or other electronic gadget are not required and certainly not welcome! We supply the plot, a watering hose (the plots must be hand watered) and we have many garden tools available for use during PWC open hours. Gather up your seeds, some seed-
Council Highlights, May 10, 2011 Continued From Page 3
bylaw establishes tax classes for 2011, including general municipal taxes, and taxes collected for other agencies such as the Regional District, library, and hospital tax. Public Hearing Closure – Ponderosa Pincushion Council passed a resolution to close the August 10, 2010 Public Hearing for Master Development Agreement Bylaw No. 1959, as well as rescind the first two readings of the bylaw. This will allow a new Ponderosa Pincushion Phased Development Agreement Bylaw to be developed. Aegean Grill Patio Council passed a resolution authorizing the Aegean Grill to construct a sidewalk patio in front of the restaurant from May 1 – October 31, 2011, similar to the
Waterfront Pizzeria and Grill. Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw – Sustainable Downtown Peachland Plan Council gave final reconsideration and adopted Official Community Plan Bylaw Number 1600, 2000 Amendment Bylaw No. 1976, 2011 for the provision of including the Sustainable Downtown Peachland Plan into the OCP. Community Recreation Policy Amendment Council passed a resolution amending Community Recreation Policy FIN-035 to include both the BC Cancer Agency Mobile Screening Mammography program and the World of Wheels as being gratis facility users. The amendment will also require facility renters of the Community Centre sound system to use professional sound technicians.
Sun or sunscreen? Which is better for you? Continued from Page 8
1. Protect yourself - Slowly work up your body’s own protection to the sun, a tan. Gradually work up the amount of time you spend in the sun until you have the protection you need. 2. Internal sunscreen – fight against free radical damage (either with or without sunscreen on) with antioxidants. These are found in the skins of colourful berries, fruits, and vegetables. Before going outside have a big, colourful salad or a blueberry smoothie. 3. Vitamin D – if you’re concerned about your Vitamin D status, get a blood test from your doctor. Since it’s a fat-soluble vitamin, you can create toxic levels when supplementing. Interestingly, that won’t happen by absorbing it through your skin. Once your body has created enough Vitamin D from the sun, your skin will use the sun to destroy any ex-
cess. I love our body’s self-regulating mechanisms. 4. Look at the ingredients – if you feel you need sunscreen (otherwise you’ll get a very painful burn), be sure to read the ingredients. Go to the Environmental Working Group’s website for a list of sunscreens they have tested to be safe and free of known carcinogens. www. ewg.org. The most important thing to remember this summer is – Get outside! Go outside and enjoy the summer while it’s still here! (Lisa Kilgour is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist. She provides one-on-one consultations and teaches workshops in Peachland. To find out the underlying cause of your symptoms, or to find the diet that helps you feel your best, visit www.EatMoreRealFood.com or call 250.869.9434.)
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lings from the nursery and your enthusiasm and you can have delicious produce in no time. We currently have nine plots available, and our square meter gardens are raised well above ground so they are wheelchair accessible. If you are not familiar with square meter gardening, check out their website at http://www.squarefootgardening.com. There is also a compost on site at the PWC, so if you are interested in learning more about composting, contact Linda and she will show you our composter with the lovely red wiggler worms working hard to turn fruit and vegetable waste into lovely natural fertilizer! Drop by and check out our gardens. You will find that community gardens are for people of all ages and abilities. If you don’t have the space or the ability to manage a garden at home, then a community garden may be right for you. As space is limited, I suggest you contact Linda or Ruth at the Peachland Wellness Centre 250-767-0141 or wellnesscentre@shaw.ca for more information or to reserve your own plot.
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Grass cutting, weeding, yard maintenance, hedge trimming and maintenance. 250-767-3081
Home Improvements Dress up your home with crown moulding, new railings, upgrade trim and baseboards. Drywall repair and painting. Renovations. 25 years experience. Call Harry Pankratz at 250-878-5768
Garage Sale
Multi-family garage sale Sat., May 14 8am - 1pm 6663 Hwy. 97 South, Edgewater Pines Mobile Home Park
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Friday & Saturday May 13 & 14 3910 Beach Ave. 8am start Tools, furniture, small appliances, toys, household items & much more
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Saturday & Sunday, May 14 & 15 6439 Renfrew Road 9am - 4pm - No early birds Woodworking tools, etc...
FOR SALE For Sale All black appliances, fridge - Samsung, freezer on bottom; stove - Maytag, convection overn, glass flat top; microwave - Frigidaire, convection oven: dishwasher - GE, stainless inside. All new, very clean, must sell, $1,600 obo. Lionel 250-317-6509, Peachland
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For Sale: Frontiersman 16 foot fiberglass canoe with transom and new gunnels, excellent condition. $500 obo. 250-766-3911
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4 tires, 27555 R20, Perreli, 250-767-3316
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2009 Electric Scooter. No gas, nkot license and no insurance needed. Only 72 kms. New condition; 1950 Replica Motorcycl $995 obo. 250-767-9316
Peachland United Church BARGAIN BIN SALE • Good clean clothing • Household items
Eavestrough Cleaning and specialized roof repairs of concrete roof tiles, shakes and shingles. 35 years experience on sloped roofs. Insured Call Todd Smith 250-767-6603
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Public invited to Deep Creek Bridge & Lang Trail ribbon cutting ceremonies Submitted by the District of Peachland Join us for two ribbon-cutting ceremonies to celebrate the Deep Creek Bridge and Lang Trail project completions, on Friday, May 20, at 1:30 pm. The public is invited to join Mayor Fielding, Peachland Municipal Council and special guests for the official completion ceremonies for two important Peachland projects. The first ceremony will take place at Deep Creek Bridge, the second at Lang Trail.
The construction of Deep Creek Bridge was to ensure a safe secondary access from the northern end of the community and continues the connection between Renfrew Road and Hardy Street. The District planted several hundred tree plugs to enhance the fish habitat area and create a stronger eco system. The District of Peachland worked closely with multiple agencies as the placement of the bridge affected Westbank First Nations heritage areas, Regional District of Central Okanagan parklands and the (Ministry of Environment) Department of Fisheries and Oceans, as the
Kokanee salmon returned early to spawn while the construction was ongoing. Lang Trail historically was used as a roadway in Peachland, however due to the topography of the road it was converted into a trail for easier pedestrian mobility. The redevelopment of the trail included the installation of over 250 stairs and has been registered on the public stairs world directory. Lang Trail can be viewed at publicstairs.com. The Deep Creek Bridge is located off Hardy Street, and the Lang Trail located at 5230 Sutherland Road.
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Around Peachland
Marijanel Knight, left, and Frances Moss of the Village Potter’s Guild show some of the pottery available for purchase during the 14th Annual Pot’s ‘n Petals Sale. Held at the Little School House, not only did the Guild have pottery for sale they also had coffee, tea and homemade pies available. Photo Constance Roth
Peachland Wellness Centre Teen Volunteers in partnership with the Rotary Club of Peachland hosted a Walk for Polio recently. Teen volunteers who did the walk included Julia Anderson and Michelle Boorman. Teen volunteers Janelle Glover, left and Lauren Boorman registered 40 people for the walk which raised over $700. The money raised will all be given to Rotary International to be used to purchase oral vaccines for children to immunize them against Polio which is still an epidemic in Third World Countries. Every dollar raised is one more child immunized. Photo Constance Roth
Selling hotdogs at the Walk for Polio were Ken Clark, Ted Sinclair, (left to right) president of Peachland Rotary, Margaret Sinclair and Peter Behnke . Other Rotarians, not pictured, who participated included Midge Behnke, Chris and Peggy Southin and Wendy Howard. Photo Constance Roth
Pat Sell, left, along with others worked at a yard sale at Pat Greive’s home in support of Parrot Island, a unique sanctuary for abandoned and abused exotic birds. Tracy, center and Tammy Hesla were delighted with their purchases and were pleased to support the sanctuary. Over $1,200 was raised from the sale. For more information on the sanctuary contact Ray or Valerie Parkes at 250-767-9030. Photo Constance Roth
Lyn Stewart, left, Janet Flack and Margot Carson, seated, happily greeted all that attended St. Margaret’s Anglican Church’s Annual Plant Sale. Funds raised from the sale go towards the outreach program and to various other church programs. Photo Constance Roth
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3963 Trepanier Heights Ave, Peachland
Comfortable 3 bed/3 bth rancher with basement features open concept updated kitchen/living/dining space with granite counters, s/s appliances, gas stove, hardwood floors & lovely water feature the moment you walk in. 2 large decks & plenty of privacy in quiet area on a no-thru street.
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$399,000 MLS®10027540
# 18, 6711 Highway 97 S, Peachland This 2 bdrm home has been meticulously maintained and has an absolutely gorgeous lakeview! Large eat-in kitchen and large living room make retirement enjoyable. Sit on your covered deck and enjoy the view of Okanagan Lake and Antler Beach. This is a quiet and well maintained 55+ park. Walk to the beach and enjoy swimming & sunbathing in the long hot summer. MLS®10012718
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The Team Advantage 6154 Davies Crescent Peachland
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$468,000
#67-1999 Hwy 97 S. West Kelowna Updated home in Westview Village 18+ section. New furnace, water heater, flooring, windows, siding and more.Fenced yard, small pets allowed. 2 beds plus bonus room. Can give possession fairly soon if required. $59,900
Lara Cody 250-868-7114 laracody@invis.ca
MLS®10027597
CURRENT RATE SPECIALS 3yr fixed rate 3.52% 3yr variable (Prime -0.8%) 2.20% 5yr fixed (quick close) rate 3.99%
Leanne Cody 250-215-5028 leannecody@invis.ca
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Great location, incredible lake and mountain views. Open floor plan on main features a large kitchen, bright dining area & living room. Extensive, tasteful updates. A new furnace and new roof also add value to this property! It is truly a perfect family home providing 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a family room with a gas fireplace.
John Kilpatrick Bradly Dillman Jackie Scott Peter Wannop
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MLS®10025545
$359,000
Beautiful lake and mountain view. Corner unit w/ private balcony overlooking the creek. This fully furnished condo has SS appliances, granite counter tops, built-in microwave/fan, W/D, Fridge/stove. D/W, upgraded taps and f/fnsd kitchen. Pool,hot tub,2 large garden and BBQ areas, exercise room, sauna, owners’ lounge.
4210-6th Avenue Diamond in the Rough! Release your “inner designer” to turn this charming 3 bdrm 2.5 bath Cape Cod into a modern gem. Priced well below assessed value this home offers lots of living space, deck w/hot tub, shop. Located in area of upscale homes. $340,000
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Let us negotiate for your best mortgage! 3936 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC - Semi waterfront on Beach Avenue in beautiful historic Peachland. 2 bdrms, 2 bthrms, F/P/ carport, fenced corner lot with a “totally unfinished”above ground lower level. $649,000 LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! MLS®10025016
Bryon Knutsen
Lara Cody 250-868-7114 laracody@invis.ca
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Mr. & Mrs. Clean live here, pride of ownership shows inside & out. Gourmet kitchen, living room & dining room up & down (in-law suite), den, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Waterscape off large back patio, side patio & front deck “ALL” with lake views. Lots here to see. MLS®10005214
#309 3996 Beach Avenue 00
Beautiful,9 Lakeshore Gardens, pool, hot tub, gym, guest 99it is all here. AND you can live in this exquisite suites, 4 $ Penthouse; enjoy the lake from your decks & many big windows. Open plan living room, dining room, & gourmet kitchen with entertaining island, granite, hardwood. Pamper yourself; CALL to see it now. MLS®10018356
$825,000
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