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New Monaco development gets highway access KRISTEN FRIESEN EDITOR

After years of negotiations with the province, the developer behind a project at the edge of Peachland has been given a major green light.

More than ten years of on/off negotiations with the Ministry of Transportation has resulted in a revised entrance to the development, located between Hwy. 97 (Drought Hill) and the Connector (Hwy. 97C). Instead of building an access point off Drought Hill, access to the New Monaco development will be off the Connector, a few hundred metres west of the current interchange, says Mark Holland.

“The issue was that MOTI refused to address the speed limit of Hwy 97 and that with the grade of the slope on Drought Hill at 90 km/h, and planning for the merge lanes and deceleration lanes, plus the challenge with Drought Creek and the rockbed, we can’t do the access there. So because the ministry won’t reduce the speed limit to 70 km/h, none of the options would work. At 70 km/h, it would be safer, but MOTI refused to address the speed limit. On Hwy 97C, there’s more space, and the access is now essentially in the middle of the site.”

New Monaco will now have to revise their subdivision plans with the district, he says. A rezoning text amendment is also needed, and a public hearing will be held soon, Holland says. The present fruit orchard will stay as-is until the second phase of the project, expected over the coming years.

Holland is confident New Monaco won’t end up as other developments in Peachland, which have remained perpetual construction-scarred zones.

“We’ve done a lot of work and research in understanding what makes certain places a destination. People make decisions on any given day what they want to do. Here, the beach, walking around downtown, and the shops are things to do, but they’re also generic.”

“For example, Ponderosa’s focus was on residences, golf and a winery element, also the fact it wouldn’t be visible from the highway, and there’s a huge amount of competition for golf courses. That was a high-end golf course that was supposed to go in there, and people would have to drive up a winding hill to get there. People can go to Gallagher’s Canyon or Predator Ridge, and there’s 300+ wineries in this area.”

“The vision they had for Ponderosa were visions they felt would work but what they had isn’t a strong enough draw. We have access and visibility and we’re recruiting education and employment to draw people and an interesting and eclectic urban design we think will make for a different experience.

He adds that with Kelowna’s current focus on higher-density development closer to the downtown core, those who want single-family homes will be looking to areas such as Peachland for housing.

A BIG HURDLE for the New Monaco Development was reached recently, with a plan in place for highway access.

“So, we predict a signifiant increase in growth in West Kelowna, Peachland, and Lake Country because of what Kelowna is now doing because of policy. There will be more demand for houses.”

Construction is expected to start in the winter of 2021, with the first occupancies expected in the spring of 2022. According to their website, the development will have 2,800 residential units and 250,000 sq.-ft of commercial and retail space over 125 acres. There will be more than 20 acres set aside for parks and trails.

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She’s got a good shot: Peachlander heading to nationals KRISTEN FRIESEN EDITOR

There’s more than 1,500 contestants from five provinces, 43 states, and as far away as Mexico and Australia — and a Peachland teen only a year into the sport of target shooting has qualified for one of its biggest competitions.

Shenelle Neyedli just finished Grade 11 and is heading later this month to the National High School Finals Rodeo in Rock Springs, Wyoming.. Her event — light rifle target shooting, isn’t typically associated with rodeo, but it’s big south of the border, she says. “it’s not really known here. I just like shooting targets and learning about guns in general.”

Her uncles are both avid hunters, and the focus required to hit a target is what appeals to Neyedli, who uses a .22 semi-automatic to hit her target, which is 50 yards away. Points are accumulated after each round. Shooters have to stand, kneel and also shoot in the prone (laying down) position.

“When I’m getting my target lined up, I take a deep breath and when you breathe out the most is when you’re still so then you take your shot and I’m just really trying to concentrate on what I’m doing and not what everyone else is doing beside me.”

There’s going to be a lot going on at the event, and with hundreds of others hoping to target a win, keeping distractions at bay is key, she says, adding she’s more excited than nervous.

“I want to shoot well and at least make it to the second go. You have your first go with all the competitors, then the top 20 goes to the second go. So if you don’t make the top 20, you’re out. Last year there was 220 contestants, so trying to get to the top 20 is tough.”

Neyedli qualified for the Nationals by placing well in other competitions held during the school year. A former BC High School Rodeo Princess, a barrel racer and a Peachland Ambassador, this is one well-rounded athlete.

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historic schoolhouse, but these hand-sewn ones are a lot more cuddly. Joan Bishop made these bat pups as a fundraiser for BEEPS - the Bat Education and Ecological Protection Society.

They’re available at the visitor centre, or email peachlandbats@ gmail.com for more information.BEEPS is hosting another bat count Friday, July 5 starting at 8:30 p.m. in front of the schoolhouse / visitor centre. Show up, grab a clicker and help count the bats as they leave their roost. There will also be a bat chat, where you can talk to the BEEPS peeps and get all your bat-related questions answered this Saturday. Check out their website - at beepspeachland.com for details.

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When Mother Nature is your boss, your time at work can be anything but typical.

Take this week. As I write this, the sun is shining and those white puffy clouds hold no evidence of what is likely to come - a very good chance of rain, right through the weekend.

“Weather can change everything in the blink of an eye, and it’s been like that so far,” says Paul Sidhu. He’s part-owner of BK Orchards in Peachland, which borders Hardy Falls. A full-time grower since 1991, Sidhu has learned to play weather roulette, and sometimes, the results are mixed.

“For example, the thunderstorm and hail we had late last week didn’t damage most of the cherries, as they’re still quite small — they’re a little late this year.

It was our apples that were most damaged — we’re looking at 80% damage to our apples this year.”

While the cherry crop looks promising, despite a bit of a later start, Sidhu says rain this time of year has growers constantly looking to the skies. Wet cherries are more likely to split, making them unsellable to both foreign and domestic markets.

While some growers will look up to find helicopters flying low over cherry trees, giving them a very expensive blow-dry, Sidhu relies on Parka, a food-grade treatment that provides a protective shield, making the cherries less resistant to cracking.

“It helps a bit before the rain falls. It’s glue-y and makes the water slip off the cherries. My own cherries that were more of the red side were split, but they did get protected a little. I’ll probably spray them before this rain is supposed to start again.”

The best defense against the hassle and heartache of split cherries, lies in diversity, Sidhu says.

“I took nine acres of apples out this year and planted grapes. I have 30 acres of apples left, and within three or four years, I hope to replace it with grapes.”

He says the lower-hanging fruit is more protected from the elements, and unlike the apple market, which is saturated with competition from the US and elsewhere, grapes are almost a sure thing here in wine country.

“We know the price we’re getting in advance because we have a contact and our grapes meet the standard for sugar content, ph requirements and that kind of thing. Plus, we get good weather here in the Okanagan.”

So, in the land of fruit orchards, it seems the tried and true grape is the winner. That’s something this wino can definitely support ;)

A BIT LATE, but looking good so far. I’ve picked about 10lbs so far, but there’s definitely a lot more to come from our three trees. Over at BK Orchards, Paul Sidhu says his pickers are expected around the middle to end of July, once they’re done picking down south.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Clearing the air over art Dear Editor, Two clarifications are needed regarding Peachland Art: Clarifications needed to Mr. B Lucier’s Letter June 7: After an adjudicated process, Peachtree Development awarded five winning artists to have their artwork enlarged for a fence display. PCAC money was never issued to the artists or to Peachtree from any grants.

Clarification of a 2011 art installation project gift to the Visitor Information Centre of capturing a moment in Peachland’s culture and Art History: An art collaboration from the Peachland Art Group was gifted to the Visitor

Information Centre for display and record purposes only. News of a possible disbursement and sale of individual 8x8 canvasses has become a recent surprise. At no time were long-time artists, such as Elsie Parkinson, Norma Elliott, Jenny Boyko, Elizabeth Gregory, Richard Smith, Herb Kettner, Wayne Power and others were not contacted to allow for this collaborative gift to The VIC to be sold. The intent was never to gain a profit for VIC as a retail decision.

The paintings recorded a moment in Peachland’s business history in Beach Avenue, freely painted by local artists.

-Wayne Power, Peachland

Is the opposition doing enough when it comes to the environment?

Still smiling from Canada Day Dear Editor, I just wanted to share our wonderful experience of Canada Day here in Peachland!

From cheering and supporting the runners first thing in the morning, to watching the amazement and hearing the giggles from children enjoying the magician, to an unplanned dip in the lake with friends, then a lazy, sleepy afternoon back home to prepare for the awesome parade starting on 13th, and the excitement it creates and joy it brings, to back home for wonderful

bbqs with friends and to top an almost perfect day - experiencing the magic of the amazing fireworks through the eyes of my children! Epic (as proudly stated by my 5 year old)! I do so hope others had an equally fantastic day!

And huge appreciation to the people that make all this happen! I was proud of Peachland and so very thankful to call it home.

We had such a wonderful day yesterday, I went to sleep smiling about how lucky we all are!

-Emma Webber, Peachland

Beach Ave’s beauty never gets old Dear Editor, We just returned from dinner at Peachland Sushi (excellent, by the way) and were amazed at how busy and vital our downtown area was on a cool, rainy Thursday evening. Congratulations are due to the municipality and its staff, the business owners who have worked so hard at making their premises wel-

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We have lived here for forty years and have never failed to appreciate the Peachland vistas. We drive the long way home along Beach Ave just because it is so beautiful. So kudos to all.

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Dear Editor, As a riding that typically votes Liberal, does the NDP government fairly represent West Kelowna, WFN and Peachland?

Christy Clark, our former local MLA and the Premier, promised a second redundant power transmission line, served by BC Hydro to ensure West Kelowna, WFN and Peachland have a reliable electrical power system. With significant power outages in the past, businesses (particularly high tech) re-

main concerned about establishing themselves in these locations.

With the NDP government we find BC Hydro stonewalling on providing the second power line; they want to study it further. As a result, the reliability of West Kelowna, WFN and Peachland power remains questionable for business development and a concern to taxpayers with the inconvenience of power loss and food safety (refrigeration).

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More on Wilson Lakes trails Dear Editor, The role of watchdog can be an uncomfortable one and this is especially true in a small town where people with different perspectives are also friends.

This is the position Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance members find themselves regarding the Wilson Lakes trail system.

The Wilson Lakes snowshoe and cross-country ski trails are located in Peachland’s upper watershed, and once wound through a natural mixed forest, where moose and lynx could be sighted. It was clearcut logged in 2015 and 2016, with many of the original trails and landscape lost. We appreciate the efforts the Peachland Outdoor Club Society has made since then to clear the fallen debris and GPS the trail system. The club did the best they could, under the circumstances.

It must be said however, that the loss of the Wilson Lakes forest and wildlife habitat has saddened many of us.

The ski and snowshoe trails now travel through a clearcut and they are often icy and windy, where previously they were sheltered. As local photographer and avid trail user Kari Kallen stated, “Logging has destroyed the beauty of the forest and the trails. Stumps, stripped of branches, are like ghost sentinels marking the trails.” The diversity of the Wilson Lakes wetlands is also irrevocably altered. A ring of trees was left around the lakes to preserve the riparian area, but many have since fallen due to blowdown. Some small

creeks were destroyed and some have dried up.

The original trails were built by volunteers in the 1970s, with funding from a federal government grant.

Four years ago, two different forest companies started logging separate cutblocks, which essentially merged into a large clearcut. Deciduous trees were almost eliminated. Logging roads allowed the ingress of ATVs and trucks and we now see evidence of quad mud boggers tearing through what remains of the wetlands.

Scheduled to be logged this year are the Spring Lakes, home to a recreational trail system. The alliance is working with Westbank First Nations and its logging company, Ntityix Resources, in hopes that a natural trail system can be maintained. People should know however that logging companies have no legal obligation to preserve our recreational trails. Any trails saved or created is the result of negotiation between citizens groups — such as the Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance — and the forest licencees.

-Directors, Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance: Patricia Dunn, Jack Gerow, Jessica Klein, Joe Klein, Norman May, Taryn Skalbania, Ann Sutherland and Cory Sutton

THEY’VE GONE FISHING:

After Peachlander Stu Mennie decided to run a contest for the first fish caught at our new pier, he found some winners! Congrats to Amanda G, Matteo B and Sam B, who collected their prize outside Ships Ahoy Fish and Chips, which helps Mennie with the contest. He says another round of fishing for cash prizes may happen in August.

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Is the District really water wise?

Dear Editor, How wise is our Mayor when it comes to water? After last week’s View posted a letter from temporary residents impressed by council members devoting their time to the Make Water Work programme, I suggest we find out.

We are reminded that Peachland has a Mayor’s Task Force on Climate change to represent the interests of the residents of Peachland. The mission of the Task Force will “assist the District of Peachland to achieve its carbon neutrality and water use reduction goals.”

Unfortunately it appears Peachland may waste more water than it uses, almost 53% of the water expensively captured, treated and stored is unaccounted for due to theft, leakage and other losses in the system. This is not only a potential revenue loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars annually, but a crisis when it comes to water wastage and climate change in a very arid town.

It appears this resource wasting could be a minor communication error. Peachland staff has the ability and technology to alert homeowners when a leak occurs on their property im-

mediately as it happens. This invoice notification system is implemented in neighbouring Summerland and West Kelowna however here in Peachland staff allow the leaks run under our properties and streets unaddressed until the homeowner eventually gets a quarterly utilities bill. It is then up to the homeowner ( if they indeed notice the discrepancy in usage) to source the excess draw on water from their residential or agricultural meters, address the leaks with their own money and pay the town for the lost wasted water.

Often these bills add up to many thousands of dollars.

Our town actually budgets for this ‘revenue’ of wasted water from its own residents, who are penalised merely for the location of a water meter; had the leaks happened just outside their property borders, the town would have repaired them immediately. This would save both precious water and our taxpayers’ dollars, as would early notification of the leak in the first place.

How wise is it to make water work in this manner?

-Robert Taylor, Peachland

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Peachland and West Kelowna received grants from the federal and provincial (Liberal) governments to build state of the art water treatment plants. West Kelowna’s existing Rose Valley water treatment plant is located on crown land. After waiting 18 months for permission from the NDP government to expand on the existing site the city decided to purchase land to build the water treatment plan, or risk the loss of the grant ($41 million, March 2020).

Premier Horgan was asked how the carbon emissions attributable to the construction of a second building, heavy construction relocating large water pipes ($20 million) and the ongoing maintenance of a second building fits into his government’s climate action plan. The only reply after 2.5 months suggests the city should have waited longer for them to make their decision. The NDP government remains unmoved that water quality advisories create emissions.

Boiling water for one minute can cause the consumption of fossil fuels, transportation to obtain drinking water and the increased use of plastics. The NDP government has been quick to add carbon tax on citizens to reduce emissions but remain unwilling to action or even respond to their role in their climate action plan for these two projects.

Does the present direction of these projects represent electoral payback from the NDP government?

Is the opposition doing enough to make the NDP government aware their actions don’t support their climate action plan? What does it take to ensure government is more accountable for their climate action plan and not think the solution is to continue taxing British Columbians?

-T. Kinsman, West Kelowna

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OH, CANADA DAY was a blast, wasn’t it? An Ogopogo cake, Ambassadors and a Mountie, Tshirt decorating (the red markers were super popular), the parade, live music in Heritage Park, and of course, the fireworks to cap off a fun-filled day. Well done, Peachland! It was impossible not to be a proud Canadian on Monday.

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It was a lovely day in the garden at the Wellness Centre

What a fabulous day at the Peachland Wellness Centre, as almost 100 people celebrated on June 26, 2019 with a Garden Party. This annual party saw many individuals sharing a glorious lunch, MC’d Keith Thom who started the event off with the introduction of the Sunshine Singers, singing ‘Oh Canada’.

PWC Executive Coordinator, Christina MacMaster welcoming everyone.

She shared the results of some of the work that was done in the past year.

This included the awareness that PWC delivers programs and services that wouldn’t be possible without the many volunteers. According to a recent volunteer audit that was conducted, PWC has 178 volunteers, of this 113 are individuals who volunteer a minimum of once per month with many actually volunteering once per week or more.

And there are over 50 who are called episodic volunteers, who do once per year or are snowbirds etc. Thank you volunteers! Also introduced is the newly completed and very beautiful PWC Brochure.

Gratitude was also expressed for the many donors and funders who without their financial support PWC would not be able to carry out the work it does.

It was recognized that funds to do the work in the Gardens that make it so enjoyable for all who use it came from Neighbors Helping Neighbors, an organization who donated funds from their Charity Golf Tournament in memory of Michael Lang and New Horizons for Seniors and Federal grant. There is yet

to be a gazebo and more garden boxes added.

The theme for this year’s garden party was ‘sustainable growth’, and PWC President, Joey Byatt spoke on how PWC is working towards sustainability including the beautiful community gardens and the growth of low water areas as evident by the gorgeous California Poppies that continue to spread and grow around the grounds, the recycling of bottles and cans that are donated and then taken to the depot, the boutique where gently used items can be purchased, and coming soon a new program called fix-it Solutions, a small item repair project that will divert waste from landfills and can continue to be used and enjoyed.

We were fortunate to have representatives for our Riding from our MP Dan Albas, our MLA Dan Ashton and Mayor Cindy Fortin in attendance.

Each spoke, sharing their words of recognition and support of the great work PWC is providing to the community.

The lunch was highlighted by the attendance of Zoey Firth and Chevy Mathews from Peachland Elementary, authors of the article “Those plastic bags are running the environment for us all” (Peachland View, June 7th).

They shared a few words about their concern of using plastic bags.

Thank you to everyone on the committee for putting on this great event!

-Christina MacMaster, Executive Coordinator Peachland Wellness Centre

A GARDEN PARTY was held last week at the Peachland Wellness Centre as a thank you to its

volunteers, donors and funders. Above is board member Rachel Truant (far left) PWC executive coordinator Christina MacMaster, and board members Bill Dupuis, Joey Byatt (president), and Rick Ingram. Below is Chevy Mathews and Zoey Firth with local dignitiaries and event emcee Keith Thom.

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The sixth-annual Oasis art exhibition opened to rave reviews last Friday. Artists had to qualify to enter the competition, which was juried by the Federation of Canadian Artists. Several awards were handed out, including the Best of Show, which went to Michael Jell (left) for his oil on canvas painting of a Toronto streetscape. While the Oasis art will be on display at the gallery until July 28, this weekend is the Passion 4 Art Group’s summer show and sale. It takes place this Saturday and Sunday at the 50+ Centre from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, you can watch artists in action, and maybe win a painting too!

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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!

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GUEST COLUMN

School’s out, summer is in! All the news from the Boys and Girls Club Now that school is out, the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club in Peachland is in!

We have begun our summer programs including fun theme weeks in our Full Day Camps, out trips to lots of cool Okanagan attractions, skill building workshops, Jays Care Rookie League, Swim Bay days, Teen Drop In time and more. Whether you are a local or a visitor to Peachland, we have different programs available for all school age kids from 6-18.

Save the date! A highlight of the Summer is the annual Peachland Movie Night in Cousins Park and we are excited to announce that we are taking part again this year! Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 18th and join us at the park for an outdoor movie (to be announced) starting at dusk on a giant inflatable screen, concession, and activities in the field.

Watch for more information around Peachland or on Facebook.

Summer has barely begun and the staff at the Peachland Club are already busy planning for September! Registrations are being accepted now for Peachland Preschool and After School programs.

Preschool registration and information is available by calling 250-768-3049. Led by caring, qualified, staff, all of our Club programs include activities for children and youth to build skills, experience new opportunities, and develop positive connections.

Take a moment to visit the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club newly updated website at www.boysandgirlsclubs.ca to learn about the great programs and

services and special events offered across the Valley.

Our Facebook page, Okanagan Boys and Girls Club Peachland, includes program information and some of the fun things we’ve been up to here in Peachland.

We also invite people to come by and check out our Club anytime to meet the staff and pick up our program and activity calendars.

MEMORIAL SERVICE Joan Sykes Mar 20, 1946 - Jan 10, 2019

CELEBRATION OF LIFE 1:00 - 3:00 pm July 9, 2019

50+ Activity Centre 5672 Beach Ave, Peachland BC

Pet of the Week

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South Okanagan/Similkameen SPCA

Here’s the Club Member of the month!

Oceana started attending the After School Program at the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club Peachland last September as a Kindergartener. Her constant smile and playfulness shines and creates a positive energy in the room.

Oceana gets along with everyone in the After School program as she is kind, imaginative and has so many interests! She is creative and enjoys colouring and doing crafts. When she isn’t being artistic, Oceana can be found playing and laughing and being funny with her friends. Oceana really enjoys all outdoor games and spending time at the park.

The staff and kids at the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club - Peachland have enjoyed getting to know Oceana this year and are proud to have her as our Club Member of the Month.

A missing graduate from our June 21 feature: A big congratulations to Peachlander Naomi Milligan. She was missed from the list of Mount Boucherie grads that were provided to us for our annual feature. Naomi graduated from Mount Boucherie Secondary School in January. Way to go!

SUMMER FUN PLANNED all summer long, here at the Boys

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Weekly instruction or flexible packages Qualified teacher: K-12 music specialist, UBC Faculty of Education and private studio Accepting students of all ages and abilities, beginners to advanced.

Royal Conservatory exam prep is available Guitar styles include folk, pop, Indie, and “campfire songs” Paula McLaughlin, B.mus., M.Ed. ARCT, Registered Music Teachers Association

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St. Margaret’s

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Anglican Church

4421 4th Street

250-767-2206

Grace Lutheran Church

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

Sunday Services Contemporary Worship Service 9 a.m.

Traditional Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School

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“Let Us Worship Together”

Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Tuesday Morning

9:30 a.m. Study, Coffee & Conversation

Office Hours 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Monday to Friday

Rev. Robin Graves 4th Street & Brandon Ave

250-767-3131 www.stmargaretspeachland.org

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Sunday Worship 2 pm

Lake Ave at 13th St 250-767-9237

Pastors: Kate & Steve Hobbs 250-460-2555 call John 250-767-2221

Sunday Mornings Sunday Morning Service

10:30 am

Pastor: Ian McLean

Wednesdays Sept to May

10 am

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4464 4th Street

(St. Margaret’s Anglican Church building)

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welcome For rentals, call Donna

250-767-6156

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Care Aide Needed Part-Time

Care aides, or other health care workers interested in being considered for part time employment in Peachland helping to provide care for a female senior with advanced dementia, can obtain further details by sending an email and resume to Malcolm at: careaidewanted@gmail.com

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YARD SALE

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# 31 6711 Highway 97 S. July 6 & July 7

8 am - 5 pm

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Local Events and Activities: Send the information for your Peachland event to admin@peachlandview.com Peachland Farmers and Crafters Market - At Heritage Park every Sunday starting May 26 through ‘til September 28 from 10 am to 2 pm. peachlandfarmersandcraftersmarket.ca 2nd annual Bottle Drive on - The Peachland Legion is holding their 2nd Annual Bottle Drive on Saturday July 13 from 8am-3pm at the IGA parking lot. You can drop off your pop cans/bottles, beer cans/ bottles, wine and liquor bottles, and juice containers and bottles to help support the local Legion and their ongoing community programs Peachland Art Gallery - Presents “The Gallery Sessions” intimate concerts held in the Peachland Art Gallery July 10, July 19 July 27,

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Sept 1 and Sept 18. Doors open at 6 pm shows at 7 pm. Tickets are $15$20 for tickets purchase visit: https://linktr.ee/peachlandartgallery Peace Concerts in the Park - The Peachland Rotary Club produces a series of free concerts dedicated to World Peace in Heritage Park We will be providing food service and beverages prior to the concerts at 5:00 pm. The dates are: Sunday, July 14 features Roland Allen Rock Trio and Sunday July 21 features Room to Dance.

The Little Schoolhouse Summer Arts Program - Will feature local artists demonstrating, displaying and in some cases conducting workshops in their particular medium. July 4 – 6th, Wayne Power

5672 Beach Avenue, Peachland 250-767-9133 Call for Info

WEDNESDAYS

Office open Mon - Fri, 9:30-11:30 am

FITNESS ROOM

Every Thursday, 6:45 pm Doors open at 5:30 pm Lotto License #103899

Bus Trip

Friday September 6th at 6 pm R.J Haney Heritage Village & Museum in Salmon Arm 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Members $30 Non-Members $32 Tickets on sale until August 6th

MONDAYS FITNESS ROOM

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

YOGA (RESTORATIVE)

BRIDGE

1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

ENERGY BURN

3:45-4:30 pm, Community Centre

8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre

MINI BATTERS T-BALL

8-9 am, Community Centre

SPIN, CORE, STRETCH

INDOOR WALKING DAWN BOYS YOGA

3:45-4:30 pm registered Cousins Park

5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre

FREERIDE SPIN

9:15-10 am, Community Centre

MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE

9:30 am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10-11 am, Community Centre

CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME

8:30-9:30 am, $10 drop in Heritage Park Peachland

KARATE CLASS

6-7 pm at the Little Schoolhouse

(0-6 yrs), 10:00-noon, Community Centre

9:05-11 am, Community Centre

6-7 pm Community Centre

10 am, 50+ Activity Centre

6-8 pm, 4th St Place

COMPUTER LITERACY

PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5)

HATHA YOGA

VARIETY SINGERS

YOUTH BOXING CLUB

9:15 am Drop in from Sept to June, 50+ Activity Centre

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY

9:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre

LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE

10-11:00 am, Peachland Wellness Ctre Last Session June 17th Starts again Sept 9th

ASHTANGA YOGA

10-11 am, Community Centre TAI CHI noon, 50+ Activity Centre by donation

MEDITATION GROUP

11:30 am-12:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctr Last Session June 10th Starts again Sept 9th

PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5)

1-3 pm, Community Centre

WOOD CARVERS

7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Starts again in September

POUND

6:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre

TUESDAYS FITNESS ROOM

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

KCR COMMUNITY RESOURCES IMMIGRANT SERVICES

Every Third Tuesday of the month, by Appointment.

Call 250-763-8008 Ext. 151 Hosted by the Peachland Wellness Ctre

YOGA

8-9 am 50+ Activity Center

FLOW YOGA

NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 9-10 am, 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

4th Street Place

CARPET BOWLING

Starts again in Septembe

10-11 am, By appt.

Please call 250-767-0141 Peachland Wellness Ctr

THERAPEUTIC YOGA LEVEL 1

11:30 am,- 12:30 pm Community Centre AA 12-1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

PICKLEBALL (3.75+)

YOUTH BOXING CLUB

8:30-9:30 am, $10 drop in Heritage Park Peachland

LIONS DEN MEETING

6-7 pm, 4th Street Place

10 am, 50+ Activity Centre

MEAT DRAW

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP

6:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre BINGO 6:45 pm 50+ Activity Centre (doors open 5:30 pm)

8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre Bring mat, Beginners welcome 9:05-11 am, Community Centre

50+ FITNESS

9:15 am, $5 Drop in. Please bring a mat.

50+ Activity Ctre

BARGAIN BIN

July, 10, 2019

POUND

7 pm, 4440 5th St. every 2nd & 4th Wed, Contact: Gary 250-767-3491

7 pm, Peachland Museum

FRIDAYS

THURSDAYS

FITNESS ROOM

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

FITNESS ROOM

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

INDOOR WALKING

YOGA (FOUNDATIONS) 8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre

9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church

BARGAIN BIN

9:30-10:30 am, 4th Street Place

TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS

9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church

9:30am at Heritage Park Gazebo ends June27th Back 10 am-11:30 am, 2nd and 4th August 8th Hosted by Peachland Wellness Ctre.

Wed. of each month Beginners welcome Peachland Wellness Ctre

WELLNESS CIRCLE

Last Session June 12th Starts again Sept 26th

9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church

1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

SUNSHINE SINGERS

1:15 to 2:15 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

Last Session June 26th Starts again Sept 4th

CHESS

ENERGY FOR WELLNESS 1:00-3:00 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre 3rd Thur of each month

PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5)

TWEEN DINNER NIGHT

SPIN, CORE, STRETCH

4-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St.

Starts again in Septembe

PICKLEBALL DROP IN

(all levels) 5:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre

1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Grades 4-7, 4:30-7:30 pm, $3/session or $10/month Boys and Girls Club

5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre

MINI SUPERSTARS FLOOR HOCKEY

5:30-6:15 pm, Community Centre

1-3 pm, Community Centre

TEEN DROP IN

MEAT DRAW

MINI KICKERS SOCCER

(5-6 years) 4-4:45 pm, Registered Community Centre

12 pm 50+ Activity Centre ART CLUB 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

Grade 8+ 4-8 pm, FREE Boys and Girls Club

SOCIAL BRIDGE

10 am, St. Margaret’s Church

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE

(0-6 yrs) 10 am-noon, Community Centre

LADIES COFFEE & CRIB

1-3 pm, Community Centre UKELELE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP

Service 10:30 am, Fellowship 11:30 am, 4204 Lake Ave.

1 pm 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.75+)

PEACHLAND UNITED

10 am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank

CANASTA

Last Session June 20th Starts again Sept 19th

FITNESS ROOM

10-11 am, Community Centre

PASSION 4 ART

Grade 4-5, 3-6 pm, Boys and Girls Club

7 pm, $4 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre

9-10 am, 4th Street Place

CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME

BRIDGE

SUNDAYS

Service: 10 am, United Church

ROTARY CLUB PEACHLAND

1-3 pm, Community Centre

Grade K-7 1-5 pm, Free Boys and Girls Club

FLOW YOGA

PICKLEBALL DROP IN PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5)

DROP IN

8-11 am, (no long weekends) Peachland Wellness Ctre

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT BARGAIN BIN

12-1:30 pm, Gasthaus Restaurant.

Everyone welcome AA 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

3-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St.

SUNDAY BREAKFAST

THERAPEUTIC YOGA

(3.0+) 11 am-1 pm, Community Centre

Starts again in September

50+ FITNESS

9:15-10 am, Commmunity Centre

10:45 am 50+ Activity Centre

CARPET BOWLING

9:15 am, $5 Drop in.

Please bring a mat.

50+ Activity Centre

IRON & SILK

10 am to 11:30 am, Peachland Wellness Ctre To register: 250-767-0141

9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

FREERIDE SPIN

10 am-12 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

8:30-9:30 am, $10 drop in Heritage Park Peachland

8-9 am, Community Centre

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

LEGO TIME (ALL AGES) 3-4 pm, Peachland Library

FEEL GOOD FRIDAYS Grade 4-7 4-8 pm, Free Boys and Girls Club

SATURDAYS

PEACHLAND BAPTIST

THE PEACHLAND WALKING CLUB

1 pm, for details visit peachlandtrekkers.ca SUNDAY TEA 1 pm, Peachland Little Schoolhouse

for the month of July and Aug

MEAT DRAW

2-4 pm, Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St.

MUSICAL JAMMERS

2-4 pm, 2nd and 4th Sundays (4475) 4th Street Place, Presented by the Peachland wellness Ctre

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday worship: 2 pm, Meeting at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

FITNESS ROOM

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

Help us kick off our year of celebration!

Celebrate WITH US

HIIT FIT

6-8 pm, 4th St Place

1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

LINE DANCING

BARGAIN BIN

8-9 am, Community Centre

6-7 pm, the Little Schoolhouse

1-3 pm, Community Centre MAHJONG 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

POWER UP & OPEN GYM

PICKLEBALL DROP IN

(all levels) 5:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre

PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5)

Find us on Facebook by searching Peachland 50 Plus Activity Centre. peachland50plusactivitycentre.ca

DAWN BOYS YOGA

KARATE CLASS

STRETCH, BALANCE & CORE

6-7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

MINI KICKERS SOCCER

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

DAWN BOYS YOGA

Everyone over 19 years is welcome!

Membership not required.

CLOG DANCING

(6-7 years) 5-6 pm, Registered Community Centre

INDOOR WALKING

Hot Dogs, and other goodies are available for sale

and Mary Walker will have drop-in workshops in quilling, and watercolour techniques. 11am – 4 pm. Children love Mary’s quilling workshops, and Wayne loves to teach watercolour methods Art Show & Sale- Saturday July 13th and Sunday July 14th at 50 Plus Centre, Passion4art will host an Art Show and Sale with a wide and varied range of art from abstract to impressionist to realism and even sculpture. Some of us are beginners and others have been dabbling for years.

Financial ability with a human touch

cake & prizes!

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JULY 5, 2019

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PEACHLAND VIEW

GUEST COLUMN

Schoolhouse renovation a Chamber highlight after 20 years Peachland Chamber of Commerce reflects over 20 years of building a legacy by promoting tourism, business development and community service within our community. Tourism services in Peachland began in a roadside hut maintained by the Business Development Committee. Following this, over a span of fourteen years, the Chamber delivered tourism services in a portable trailer, adjacent to the Municipal Office. During those years the Chamber established a partnership with provincial tourism stakeholders.

The recorded statistics on daily visitors to the portable showed a substantial increase elevating the status of the operation to an official Tourism Visitor Information Centre. This accomplishment brought with it additional funding and opportunities.

In 2011 the District of Peachland explored the structural integrity of the historic Primary School by forming the Peachland Primary School Revitalization Committee. The integrity of the 1908 structure, that was potentially slated for demolition, was examined and proven worthy of saving, both structurally and economically. The Chamber, as one of the two anchor tenants in the future building, worked closely with the District of Peachland and was instrumental in saving the bat colony and establishing the bat education program while refurbishing Peachland Historic School. The Chamber President was hired as the project manager. The renovation started with the removal of the low hanging dropped ceiling uncovering the early 1900 craftsmanship of timber arches.

These arches were the first indicator of the gem to be revealed. The next steps included interior design, asbestos removal, wiring and plumbing upgrades and interior refurbishing. This transformed the ten year abandoned eye-sore into the magnificent community building it is today. The Chamber extends appreciation to the many businesses, organizations and citizens who contributed their time, energy and financial support. A Recognition Plaque of supporters is displayed at the main entrance of the historic school.

For two decades, the dedication of volunteer Chamber Directors has opened the doors to Peachland building a legacy through Business Expositions, Business Made Social Networking, Business Excellence Awards, guest speakers and numerous communi-

ty events. The Peachland Chamber has, and will proudly continue, to pursue prosperity in Peachland through tourism promotion and economic development. Tourism services in Peachland are community encompassing. As per its mandate, Peachland Chamber will continue to showcase our community locally, regionally, provincially and even globally, through ongoing initiatives. Chamber initiatives have always complemented the tourism and community services provided within Peachland Historic School. This is how pillars within a community blend and partner together for the betterment of all. Due to the evaluation process of the Fee for Service proposal not being completed in its entirety, Chamber President Larry Guilbault, will reserve comment on the transfer of services to the Peachland Community Arts Council.

Per usual, the established high quality of services and summer programs will continue within the school.

The Peachland Chamber invites locals and visitors alike to stop by and introduce themselves to summer students Anthony Boyko and Matthew Abrey, as well as Tourism Services Coordinator Susan Neill.

Peachland Chamber is proud of the 20 years of tourism services it has provided and looks forward to a continued strong commitment in serving the citizens and businesses of Peachland.

-Submitted by the Peachland Chamber of Commerce

LOTS OF WORK went into the schoolhouse renovations, as seen in this picture provided by the Chamber of Commerce.

SUMMER BUSINESS HOURS

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Dan Albas: Last parliament sitting means lost chances for bills Last week the House of Commons adjourned for what will likely be the last sitting of the 42nd Parliament prior to the October election. As a result of the adjournment, many government and private member bill’s will also ultimately fail, because they did not make it through the House or the Senate prior to this adjournment.For sake of interest, here is a summary of some of the government bill’s that will not be moving forward.

Bill C-27 “An Act to amend the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985”, Bill C-28 “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (victim surcharge)”, Bill C-34 “An Act to amend the Public Service Labour Relations Act and other Acts”, Bill C-38 “An Act to amend An Act to amend the Criminal Code (exploitation and trafficking in persons)”.

Also not receiving royal assent was Bill C-42 “An Act to amend the Canadian Forces Members and Veterans Re-establishment and Compensation Act, the Pension Act and the Department of Veterans Affairs Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.”

And Bill C-87 “An Act respecting the reduction of poverty”.

There were roughly 18 different government bills that did not receive royal assent. In total, the government introduced 102 bills, although some were routine such as appropriation acts or were related to the annual budget.As this government had a majority, all of these bills could have received royal assent and became law. This raises the question why didn’t they?

The answers are varied. Some bills are controversial, such as proposed changes

to pension benefits. In other cases where controversial measures were essentially abandoned or the proposed changes were instead incorporated into an omnibus budget bill where they would not be singled out and extensively debated. Some bills passed through the House of Commons but did not pass through the Senate.

This was particularly common to private member’s bills (PMB). One example of this was NDP MP Richard Cannings (South Okanagan-West Kootenay), with his Bill C-354 “An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood)” that completed first reading in the Senate but will move no further. The various PMB’s that I have also sponsored will not move forward.

So why take the time to submit a PMB when there little to no chance it might pass? The answer is, to raise awareness to an issue. In the example of MP Cannings’ bill, to increase the use of wood in Government buildings. If there is wide spread support for the issue in question then a current or future Government can always adopt the idea. This was something I experienced with two of my PMB’s tabled in this Parliament.

The first proposed to amend the Bank Act to allow credit unions to continue using terms such as bank, banker and banking, as well as my legislation to have Registered Disability Savings Plans receive the same protection from creditors that are in place for RRSPs. Both of these legislative initiatives were quietly adopted and passed via government omnibus budget bills.

-MP Dan Albas can be reached at Dan.Albas@parl.gc.ca<mailto:Dan.Albas@parl. gc.ca> or call toll free 1-800-665-8711.