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99 IS FINE - for Irma McCall (shown above with her daughter Barb Dionne) and the 2018 Peachland Fall Fair. Both are celebrating their 99th year. When asked, Irma said she owed her longevity to her parents and to living well. She also indicated that she plans to be here next year to celebrate her 100th birthday and the 100th anniversary of the Peachland Fall Fair. See pages 8-9 for the list of winners and more photos from this year’s Fall Fair.

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Albas gets “new and expanded” role with Conservative Party VIEW STAFF Local MP Dan Albas has been shuffled around the shadow cabinet. He’s now the critic for the Ministers of Innovation, Science, Economic Development and Internal Trade. The position used to belong to former Conservative MP Maxime Bernier, but he was removed from the post in June and then left the party in August. Previously, Albas was the Shadow Minister of Small Business. Serving as the Conservative Party’s Innovation critic was described in the press release as “new and expanded.” “Earlier this week I was learning about a new “green diesel” refinery being built in Western Canada that has strong ties to the Okanagan,” Albas said. “Using wood waste combined with bio solids and natural gas to produce a cleaner burning diesel fuel creates new opportunities both environmentally and economically – this new portfolio has come along at a

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perfect time and I look forward to this work in Ottawa” The press release included a generic quote from party leader Andrew Scheer. “Our Conservative team is focused squarely on holding the Liberals to account and presenting Canadians with a clear alternative to Justin Trudeau,” Scheer said. “The changes to Shadow Cabinet I announce (on Sept. 7) reflect the growing strength of our team and our commitment to helping Canadians not only get by, but get ahead.”

The next phase of Peachland Transportation Study will “likely” hold its first open house in spring 2019. That’s according to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, where staffers took two full days to copy and paste three paragraphs from their website into an email. “The current phase of the study should complete in fall 2018,” a Ministry spokesperson told The View, which was taken verbatim from the Ministry’s webpage about the Peachland Transportation Study. And even though fall is just one week away, there was no indication if the process is going according to schedule. The current phase, the one that “should” be completed by the fall, is about presenting the public with two options: “one that uses the existing corridor and one that

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On July 18, residents of Brent Road found themselves on the frontline of a raging wildfire. “To be standing on your street and looking down and see trees bursting into flames,” said evacuee Rene Evans. “It was frightening.” Of course Evans’ home, and the properties of all her neighbours, were kept safe by the heroic efforts of local and regional emergency crews. “They were just absolutely fabulous. Probably without them it would have been a totally different outcome.” Neighbours brainstormed several different options to show their thanks. After a discussion with Fire Chief Dennis Craig, they learned about a tool on their wishlist – a MARK-3 fire pump. “It seemed perfect,” Evans said. But those pumps aren’t cheap they cost $4,250. Not a problem though. Neighbours came together and made donations between $25 and $250, with one family donating $500. “It was actually overwhelming how much money they raised,” said the Fire Chief. “When they came to us with the idea of raising money, we assumed they would contribute towards the purchase; never imagined they would outright

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buy it.” It will be the second pump of its kind the Peachland Fire Department owns, which “makes all the difference in the world,” Craig said. “There’s no other pump like it.” The MARK-3 pump ran for a day and a half while it was protecting Brent Road during the fires. It was first designed in the 1960s, and so well built that very few improvements have been needed over the decades, he says. The need for such equip-

ment becomes increasingly important as crews in the province spend more resources every year dealing with “wild land related” calls. Craig said it moves large volumes of water through long distances, “even up big steep hills.” “One person can carry it, and with wild land firefighting, not needing two or three people to pack a pump is helpful. You can wear it on a backpack, and simply hook up to a static water source, like a pond.”

Thinking back to July, the speed of the fire was the main thing Craig remembers about the emergency. “It went from basically above Brent Road, and within an hour we were chasing it down south, down the highway.” He credits the fire department’s mutual aid partners for arriving to the scene early. Crews from West Kelowna to Lake Country came to Peachland to help out. “The outcome could have been so much different.”

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Dear editor:

Regarding the letter written by Nadine; thank you for stating your point of view without demonizing anyone else’s. It seems that residents can express themselves with respect and dignity. We moved to Peachland only two years ago and are happy to say that we have been warmly embraced by residents. While there are many improvements that I would like to see on my wish list for Peachland I realize that these can’t happen until we increase our tax base. Sidewalks, sewers, streetlights all come at a price. A price that either means higher taxes or sharing

the cost with more “new residents.” For so many on fixed incomes or young families the burden of even higher taxes is unthinkable. Therefore the candidates that encourage development seem to make the most sense to me. In speaking with Keith Thom I have found his forward thinking to be both sensible and sensitive to the needs and wants of the community. Trying to attract developers that will help us gently densify our town while not destroying its quaintness is a worthwhile goal. Working with Provincial and Federal governments to identify housing grants, traffic pattern changes, sewer and

many other projects seem to be a great place to start. In the coming weeks leading up to the election I urge voters to evaluate what they are looking for in a leader of our home town. Are you looking for a mayor that has the best interests for the community? Someone who will make tough decisions, that may not be popular, but have the right consequences? If you are looking for someone that is fair, honest, devoted, forward thinking and a great listener then I feel Keith Thom is your answer. Respectfully, Betty MacNichol Peachland

to hear the heartbeat PRA hosting town hall Hard To those of you who live in Peachland: PEACHLAND RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION Did you know? The definition of a Town Hall Meeting is “An informal public meeting between citizens and public figures often used by politicians during campaigns or when important issues arise. The purpose of a Town Hall Meeting is to present information to residents of the town and hear their concerns and opinions. Did you know? The purpose of the upcoming September 19 Town Hall Meeting is to promote community consultation and give Peachland citizens the opportunity to share their views and voice their concerns for the benefit of the candidates running for Mayor and City Council. During this election season, it will be interesting to learn: · if candidates are willing to listen to Citizens’ concerns, and · how the candidates’ will address identified issues facing Peachland and its future.

Something is missing in your town! Two weeks ago the Peachland View published my letter ‘Can’t Afford Compassion.’ I received only one response (thank you SJS). The rest of you either didn’t read the letter or didn’t care enough to take the trouble to respond. So I am asking you one more time. Peachland, apparently by policy, doesn’t monitor sidewalks for tripping hazards. And when an unmonitored tripping hazard leads to a debilitating tripping incident, Peachland, it seems, doesn’t have enough in its budget to send even a ‘get well’ card. Something is missing in your town. My wife tripped and fell at one of those hazard sites on Aug. 2, just a few meters away from your Gasthaus on the Lake restaurant. She still suffers the effects of that fall—a fall caused by an unsafe sidewalk condition that could have been so easily corrected. What a shame—this fall could have been so easily avoided. Tell me, CAO Elsie Lemke. If Peachland has a heart why is it so hard to hear the heartbeat? My email address is joefed@telus.net. Joe Fedosoff West Kelowna

Dear candidates for Mayor and council: It’s very noble what you’re all willing to do: work odd hours for not much pay, get heavily scrutinized by people who want you to vote differently, and there’s no banking overtime when a public hearing gets dragged out for five hours as people try and persuade you to vote their way. The winners of the election are going to be looking after a multi-million dollar tax pool, so we voters are going to want the skinny on your personal and professional details. It’s important to know whether or not you live and work in Peachland. We want to know what else you’ve done with your career that qualifies you to handle this much responsibility. Nobody can make you share details you don’t want, but it’s nice to get as much context as possible - things like family status, age, pre-existing health conditions. Not to doubt your benevolence or anything but some of us are curious about your motivations. Do you have future aspirations for higher levels of office? Are you part of a political allegiance? Maybe you need a little extra dough? The position of the Mayor became nearly 50 per cent more lucrative over the past four years as the pay rose from $24,911 per year to $36,111. The decision to crank up the pay came in 2014 at the end of the previous council’s term. Although the current Mayor Cindy Fortin is the person benefitting from that change, she was a councillor at the time and voted against a recommendation to raise it even more. For the upcoming term, spanning from 2018 to 2022, council is currently considering an annual increase of two per cent to reflect the rising cost of living. Nobody wants to admit they’re in it for the cash, but let’s face it—better incentivizes motivate more talented people to come forward. And it’s going to be interesting to see the ratio of pro/anti five storey councillors. Some people see this election as a referendum on the issue. To get a clearer sense of where each of you stand, the Peachland View will pitch the a weekly question to everybody running and responses will run in the following week’s paper. The amount of space given to each candidate will depend upon how many candidates come forward. Dan Walton Editor

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Fire ban has been lifted Effective immediately, the ban on campfires has been lifted in most Central Okanagan areas. Peachlanders who want to have one will have to get a permit from the local fire department. A permit is good for the whole season. Call the station at 250-767-2841. The ban on campfires within local government fire jurisdictions in the Central Okanagan has been in place since July 26th. Forecast showers and cooler temperatures are reducing the potential fire threat. With appropriate precautions to prevent the spread of fire, campfires are once again allowed within the Regional District of Central Okanagan fire protection areas (Ellison, Joe Rich, North Westside, Wil-

son’s Landing), the City of West Kelowna, District of Lake Country, and District of Peachland. All smoking materials should be carefully extinguished and motorists are reminded not to throw cigarettes or other smoking materials from their vehicle. As well, smoking is not allowed in any RDCO regional park or municipal park. Smoking is also prohibited in children’s play areas, sports fields, undeveloped parks and wilderness trails in the District of Peachland. Please remember that fireworks are not allowed at any time in most areas of the Central Okanagan, including Peachland. Use of fireworks in the District of Lake Country and City of West Kelowna must be approved in writing by the Fire Chief.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF 2018 PROPERTY TAX SALE Pursuant to Section 647 of the Local Government Act, notice is hereby given that the following properties will be subject to TAX SALE unless Delinquent Taxes, together with interest, are sooner paid. The 2018 TAX SALE will be conducted in Council Chambers of the District of Peachland, 4450 6th Street, at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 24th, 2018.

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OKANAGAN BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS - PEACHLAND Friday, July 27th was the 4th annual Peachland Movie Night. Over 350 people came to Cousins field to enjoy kids activities, the best Hawaiian costume contest, hula dancing with Lita Prince and her Polynesian dancers, a bat themed activity station with BEEPS, and an entertaining sing along with Peachland’s very own Papa Thom.

We also had a raffle where one lucky person won a return flight for two to anywhere WestJet flies! The evening wrapped up with the movie Moana on a giant inflatable screen. This event is thanks to the efforts of Larry Guilbault and others from Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty, amazing support of sponsors, generous donations from the community and volunteer help from the Peachland Ambassadors, VantageOne Credit Union and WestJet staff.

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The District of Peachland makes no representation express or implied as to the condition or quality of the properties being for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the properties and make all necessary inquiries to municipal and other government departments and, in the case of strata lots to the strata corporation, to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions which may affect the value or suitability of the property. Purchasers of tax sale properties should be aware that they will not have the right to receive title or possession until after a period of one year has elapsed following the date of sale. During the one-year period, the registered owner of the property or the owner of a registered charge may redeem the property thus canceling the sale. In that event, the purchaser would be entitled to receive a refund of the amount paid together with interest to the date of redemption as provided in Sec. 660 of the Local Government Act. ONLY CASH, CERTIFIED CHEQUES OR BANK DRAFTS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN PAYMENT. The purchase of a tax sale property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act on the fair market value of the property. Douglas F. Pryde, CPA, CGA Director of Finance

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Young Stars in the valley DAN WALTON EDITOR

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Tomorrow’s NHLers were in Penticton again for the Young Stars Classic. The Vancouver Canucks and Winnipeg Jets sent their rookies and prospects to demonstrate some talent at the South Okanagan Events Centre. The games don’t count for anything, but the Canucks won both times, 8–2 on Sept. 7 and 6–4 on Sept. 9. One of the most promising players to come to the Okanagan was 19-year-old Elias Pettersson from Sweden, Vancouver’s fifth overall pick in the 2017 entry draft. He scored three goals over the weekend and was named the star of Sunday’s game. Before joining the Canucks, Pettersson knew fellow Swedes Daniel and Henrik Sedin played on the team, but aside from them, “I didn’t know much to be honest,” he told The View. The ice Pettersson trained on in

LOCKER ROOM TALK – ABove, Elias Pettersson, the 5th overall draft pick in the 2017 NHL draft, takes questions from Sportsnet reporter Ian Macintyre (right). On the right is the Young Stars taking a morning skate the South Okanagan Events Centre.

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Europe was larger, which he said makes it easier to use the ice and control the puck. Growing up, he said his hero was another Swedish hockey star – Peter Forsberg. Another Canuck prospect is Reid Gardiner from Humboldt, Saskatchewan. He played every sport he could as a young boy, but by the time he was 12 or 13 he knew he wanted to focus solely on hockey. “I made it a priority of mine.” Now as a professional hockey player, Gardiner gets to “wake up everyday and come to the rink, be with your buddies, hang out and do something you love.” His advice to any youngsters – “Whatever comes your way, you have to fight through adversity, but just enjoy it and work hard.” Gardiner and Pettersson are in Whistler this weekend for the Canucks training camp. This year’s event in Penticton was scaled down from the 2017 Young Stars Classic, when the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames were also involved.

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Going for a rip at 94

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Coffee Break for dementia Peachland is invited to take a Coffee Break to support local dementia services September is World Alzheimer’s Month and the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is inviting Peachland residents to bring their friends, co-workers or customers together throughout the month – or in October – by hosting a Coffee Break® fundraiser. Hosting a Coffee Break® event is as simple as offering a cup of coffee, tea or other treat in exchange for a donation. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. makes it easy by sending hosts a complimentary kit with everything they need to get started – including the coffee. Hosts then pick their

date, decide where they would like to hold their Coffee Break®, and invite their network. “The fundraiser is truly a wonderful yet easy way for Peachland residents to raise awareness about dementia, reduce stigma and make a difference in their community,” says Cathryn France with Alzheimer Society of B.C. Funds raised at Coffee Break® events will support local programs and services for people affected by dementia. To learn more or to register to host a Coffee Break®, visit coffeebreakbc.ca or contact Glen Mountfield at gmountfield@alzheimerbc.org or 604-742-4948.

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ZIPZONE PEACHLAND Today Erna Hamm celebrated her 94th birthday by zipping at ZipZone Peachland, Canada’s Highest Freestyle Zipline. Erna lives in Penticton,

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her and we sure hope to see her again next year”. “Silver (and Golden!) zippers are always welcome at ZipZone, and we encourage all Okanagan Oldies to come on out and tick us off your bucket list!”

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CONTRIBUTED Welcome back! The 50+ Activity Centre was a hub of activity over the summer months. The high summer temperatures, fires and smoke-filled skies didn’t stop people from attending the July, August, and September long weekend Pancake Breakfasts! Everyone enjoyed delicious pancakes topped with whip cream, homemade fruit compote and tasty sausages. Thank you to all the hard working volunteers who made these breakfasts such a great success! Special thanks to our Kitchen Director, Val Macgillivray, for organizing and coordinating every breakfast, and our awesome pancake chef team Barb and Brian ? (last name unknown), who flipped 1000+ pancakes, and Carmine Confalone for grilling all those tasty sausages!! The Second Annual Art Sale, presented by the 50+ Passion 4 Art group, was held July 21st and 22nd. The group of artists, led by Art Instructor Roberta Farrelly, had many beautiful pieces on display and for sale. Most of the regular activities continued throughout the summer, and those that took a break will be starting back over the next month. We have a full calendar of activities and events this Fall at the 50+ Activity Centre. Start your morning with yoga, meditation, stretching, low impact fitness, or a gentle iron and silk class. Taryn Skalbania teaches Yoga (Restore, Foundations, Beginner) 8 am Monday, Thursday and 10:30 am Fridays. Dawn Boys leads the Tuesday 8 am Flow Yoga class, as well as the new Meditation group, Fridays at 8 am. Abby Kendall, instructs the low impact 50+ Fitness Wednesday and Fridays at 9:15 am, and she also leads the new Stretch, Balance and Core class Wednesdays at 8 am. The Iron & Silk class, led by Kay Muir, is a gentle chair-based fitness class using light hand weights and scarves on Thursdays at 10:45 am. Tai Chi with Yvonne Waines is back starting Monday, September 17th. There will be an Open House beginning at noon for those who are interested

Potluck dinners are back beginning Friday, Sepin learning more about Tai Chi. The Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) continues Mondays at 9:30 am. Carpet tember 28th. They are held the fourth Friday of each Bowling (contact Bill Goring) is back Tuesday and Sat- month at 6 pm. Everyone is welcome, membership is urdays 10 am. Line Dancing, led by Gloria Dale Johnson not required and you are welcome to bring a friend— continues Tuesday evenings at 7 pm and Linda Colautti cost is by donation. Please bring a food dish to share, your own plate, cup and cutlery. This month enterleads the Cloggers class Wednesdays at 6 pm. There are many other activities to choose from tainment is provided by RG Peever at 7 pm. He plays a throughout the mornings and afternoons. These variety of eclectic pop, jazz, latin music including The include: Contract Bridge (1:15 pm Monday and Wednes- Beatles, Sting , Van Morrison , Steely Dan, as well as day), Needle Art/Quilting (Mondays 1:15 pm), instructed Latin instrumentals. We hope you will join us. All of us, at the 50+ Activity Centre were deeply by Barbara MacGregor; Mahjong (Wednesday 1:15 pm) instructed by Linda Lomow; and Chess with Norbert saddened by the loss of our Secretary, Pat Sell, August Stein Wednesdays at 1:15 pm. The Peachland Variety 6th, 2018. Her, quiet, gentle, giving soul will be deeply Singers begin the fall session Monday, September 10th missed. We extend our condolences to her family and at 9:15 am, with Phyllis Papineau. Angela Kanic leads those that knew her. the Ukulele class Thursdays at 1:15 pm and has added a beginner Ukulele class starting Tuesday September 18th at 1:15 INC pm. Passion 4 Art, instructed by Roberta Farrelly continues Fridays at 12 pm. Wood Carving will commence Monday October 1st with Norm Taylor. This year’s project is a bottle nosed dolphin, riding a wave. Thursday evening is Binarrangements go night. Doors open at 5:30 and bingo starts at 6:45. Ages 19 and up are welcome and membership isn’t required. Bronze & Granite All of the activity groups welcome Cemetery Markers new members, so come join in. Activities and events are posted weekly in the Peachland View, or come in and pick up a printed monthly calendar. We are back to regular office hours infowest@HansonsFuneral.ca Monday to Friday 9:30–11:30 am so Ray & Kelly Hanson stop in and have a chat or give us a call Owners - General Managers at 250-767-9133. Feel free to email us at 50plusactivitycentre@gmail.com. If PEACHLAND: 2541 Churchill Road, West Kelowna V4T 2B4 you are on Facebook we post regularly at peachland50plusactivitycentre.

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ers and one is running as an incumbent. I am running on some solid, doable ideas and I want to see them come to fruition. There is a lot of fluff and no substance out there. I am like you, a stakeholder in this corporation called Peachland. I have had a vested interest in our community via my taxes for 26 years and I am willing to put my name forward as an unbiased champion of Peachland’s future. Wouldn’t it be nice if we brought in enough money to have a zero tax increase or a negative tax increase? There needs to be a shift in focus from kissing the butts of developers (modern day pirates) to real revenue producing streams. • Mayor and council are in charge and the direction and flow of information should be from council < >mayor> staff >mayor > < council. I respect management but they are there to take direction from council and not the other way around. • I will not entertain revisiting the O.C.P.. C’est la vie! Council still has the power to control form and character. I was part of the charette process a number of years ago and still believe in the results of that exercise. • In 15 years, according to the fire chief, we will outgrow our current fire hall. We may, if not sooner, outgrow our current city hall. My proposal is to put city hall in the basement of the visitor information (old primary school). There is 4000 sq.ft. of usable space. With creative engineering and design this could become a reality. There is a big chunk of property at the north end of Buchanan. I’m not even sure whether it is a suitable location for a new fire hall but it is there and should be at the least looked at. • I would like to investigate Boundary Expansion into Paradise Valley. This could be a gold mine opportunity to expand our business and commercial tax base. Council is undecided on pot retail outlets. I propose an invitation to grow and distribute cannabis. This is going to be big business and Peachland can benefit from this. • I love tourism. It ramps up local business and employment opportunities but the bubble bursts very quickly. What I would like to see is a sustain-

able business model that would last 12 months and benefit everyone. I would like to see a new Chamber of Commerce configuration. There should be one chamber of commerce serving the whole west side from Fintry to Greata ranch. • I would like to see a temporary moratorium on development of any new sites until current land that has a development permit get their act together. I am tired of the smoke screen of rezoning applications to increase the site value without the thought of construction. I would like to see a bylaw created where the caveat to a rezoning would be… shovel in the ground in 12 months or the rezoning reverts back to the original zoning. • In 2008 I visited Stuart Smith’s house on 5840 Columbia, Ave. Yes, in 2008 the same Mr. Smith who was banned from city hall. That was ten years ago. WHAT? I would have lost it too. I will make sure these seemingly minor requests do not ever blow up again. This is unacceptable on many levels. • I agree with four-laning the highway. I believe every resident has an equal opportunity to access HWY 97 safely. Try going north on Hwy 97 from the Trepanier Bench, Walker Rd. and Renfrew Rd. intersections. I believe every business along the strip should benefit from commercial traffic. If the discussion centered on a bypass that originated at the Bennett Bridge then I would support that as your mayor but to bypass Peachland singularly does not make any sense. • I will promise to put young families in the conversation. I will promise to fight for you in regard to the elementary school, community centre programming, affordable housing etc.. If there are any gaps I will work with you to fill them. • I will not cuddle or coddle fellow councilors but respect their ideas in a collaborative process. These are just some of my ideas; emphasis on my. I would like to be your full time mayor and work side by side with every stakeholder. We are all stakeholders and we will all benefit from good decisions. My twitter handle is Ernie Hurd@peachlandboy.

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Joan & Richard Menzies 70th Wedding Anniversary

Please join our family for afternoon tea to celebrate this milestone with Joan and Richard.

September 22, 2018 at the 50+ Centre from 1-3 pm

CELEBRATION of LIFE for Frank Gormley

Yvonne Blackburn recognized for long service KELOWNA RCMP Representatives of the West Kelowna RCMP, the District of Peachland and the Regional District of Central Okanagan gathered to recognize and celebrate an ‘E’ Division RCMP Community Policing Volunteer for her amazing dedication to the Community of Peachland, of which she has now served since the early 1990s. Yvonne Blackburn has been a volunteer within the District of Peachland with the ‘E’ Division RCMP Community Policing Volunteer Program for 25 years now. Earlier this week, RCMP Sergeant Mona

Kauffeld and Mayor Cindy Fortin met with Yvonne inside the Community Policing Office, on 5th Street in the heart of Peachland, to thank her personally for her long service and present her with a wooden mantle clock bearing the RCMP crest and a personalized engraving. “RCMP Volunteers like Yvonne are especially important in small communities like the District of Peachland,” said RCMP Sgt. Mona Kauffeld, interim Detachment Commander of the West Kelowna RCMP. “Focused on delivering a high standard of service to their community, volunteers

like Yvonne often work hands on with our local police officers, staff members and of course our community clients.” “We could not do what we do everyday, without the many devoted volunteers we have throughout the Central Okanagan. Thank you all and congratulations Yvonne,” adds Sgt. Kauffeld. For information on becoming a BC RCMP Volunteer visit our website at http:// bc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ViewPage. action?siteNodeId=23&languageId=1&contentId=4252 or visit your local RCMP Detachment or Community Policing Office (CPO).

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The Celebration of Life for Frank Gormley will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday 14th September, 2018 at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, Peachland. A reception will follow in the Church Hall.

September 4 council highlights

Corporate Strategic Plan Progress Report – September 2018

Council received the Corporate Strategic Plan Progress Report- September 2018 for information. The report details the completed and ongoing projects within the District. Completed projects include Recreation and Parks Master Plan, updated Official Community Plan, establishing a Healthy Watersheds Committee. Ongoing projects include the 2nd Street Parking lot, and moving the outdoor skating rink from Turner to Mountain View Park.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Two Electric Vehicle Charge Stations are scheduled to be installed in the 2nd Street public parking lot in mid-September. The charge stations are level 2 units which have a maximum charge capacity of 7.2kWh. Council resolved to give gratis use of the EV Charging Stations for the first 6 months and review the use and cost at that time. An Electric Vehicle Charging Station Bylaw will be presented to Council at a future date, and the Bylaw Enforcement Notice Bylaw will be amended to establish penalties for contravention of said Electric Vehicle Charging Station Bylaw.

Residential Campfire Permitting

Council discussed the current Fire & Life Safety and Smoke Control Bylaw’s definition

of a residential campfire. It was decided that Peachland continue Residential Campfire Permitting. Council requested that staff bring forward an amendment to the Bylaw that campfire size be reduced from 1 metre by 1 metre to .5 metres by .5 metres, and the setbacks for campfires on private property be reduced from 10 metres to 5 metres. These changes provide better control of campfires, as well as allow for community members with smaller yards to enjoy a campfire.

Development Approvals Procedures Bylaw No. 2105, 2015 Amendment Bylaw No. 2241, 2018 Adoption

Adoption of the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2220, 2018 created new names for the Technical, and Form and Character Development Permit Areas. As such, an amendment of the Development Approvals Procedures Bylaw was required to ensure transparency and consistency of process.

Chamber of Commerce Request for Facility Gratis Use

Council granted gratis use of the Community Centre Facility to the Peachland Chamber of Commerce for their upcoming Business Excellence Awards night on Saturday, November 17, 2018.

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PEACHLAND WATERSHED PROTECTION ALLIANCE Peachlanders have not enjoyed a drive-in movie in for more than 62 years, with the last one hosted by the Peachland Legion in the summer of ’56. The drive-in theatre was located on upper Drought Hill, near where the Connector exits today. You had to leave your windows open to hear the sound, but there was no smoke in those years! Last month on a Friday night, Peachlanders once again enjoyed the sights and sounds of a drivein movie theatre, as the Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance hosted a drive-in movie night and a kids’ playland as a community fundraiser. Everything was by donation, from the box office entry, to the pony rides, to the yummy homemade concession treats and games. The smoke-filled skies allowed the movies to play early. The fam-

ily classic Chicken Run fit our “out to pasture” theme. More than $1,400 was raised at the all-ages community event. If you are interested in donating or helping the alliance with future events, please contact us at peachlandwpa@gmail.com.

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Sunday Services Contemporary Worship Service 9 a.m.

Traditional Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:30 am

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Local Events and Activities: Send the information for your Peachland event to admin@peachlandview.com BEEPS Summer Events: Bat Chats 10:30 am & 2:30 pm on both Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Visitor Centre; Bat Counts - Friday nights in front of the Visitor Centre at sunset. Dawn Boys Yoga - Monday and Wednesday 9-10 am; Saturday 9-10 am at Heritage Park. All levels and ages. $10 drop in, includes an aromatherapy neck and shoulder massage during savasana. Classes run weekly rain or shine. French Impressionism in Europe - The influence of painters & writers on composers – a music-arts-culture-unique showcase experience with Viennese homemade culinary delights – Sunday Sept 16th from 2-4:30 pm at Ad Lib Art Gallery 3063 Bridlehill Drive, $30.00. RVSP 250-768-1404 or email: claudia.kargl@telus.net The Peachland Variety Singers - started the new season on Monday, September 10 at 9:30 am in the 50 Plus Activity Centre. Anyone new to

MONDAYS

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

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

50+ Activity Centre

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre

LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10-11:15 am,

Peachland Wellness Ctre Begins Sept 10th

TAI CHI noon,

50+ Activity Centre Back Sept 17th by donation

MEDITATION GROUP 11:30 am-12:30 pm,

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am,

Community Centre

VARIETY SINGERS 9:15 am Drop in from Sept to June,

Community Centre

POUND 7:15-8:15 pm,

PICKLEBALL (1.0-3.5) 9-11 am, Community Centre

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

50+ Activity Centre Returns Oct.1st

TUESDAYS

Community Centre

WEDNESDAYS

WOOD CARVERS 7 pm,

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am,

Community Centre

STRETCH, BALANCE & CORE 8 am, $5 Drop in

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

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FLOW YOGA 8 am, 5$ Drop in

PICKLEBALL (1.0-3.5) 9-11 am,

50+ Activity Centre

Community Centre

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am,

4th Street Place

MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE 9:30 am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 YRS) 10:00-noon, Community Centre

CARPET BOWLING 10 am, AA 12-1 pm,

PICKLEBALL (1.0-3.5) 1-3 pm,

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre Begins Sept 11th

NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING UKELELE 1:15 pm, 1:15 pm, CONTRACT BRIDGE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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MAHJONG 1:15 pm,

Community Centre

POWER UP & OPEN GYM Grade 4-5 3-6 pm, Boys and Girls Club

KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm

LINE DANCING 7 pm, $4 Drop in

SPIN, CORE, STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm,

at the Little Schoolhouse

50+ Activity Centre

SUNSHINE SINGERS 1:15 to 2:15 pm,

Peachland Wellness Ctre Begins Sept 11th

CHESS 1:15 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:15 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

TWEEN DINNER NIGHT Grade 4-7 4:30-7:30 pm, $3/session or $10/ month Boys and Girls Club WRITERS UNBLOCKED 6:30 pm, Peachland

Wellness Centre. First Wed of the Month Ends June 6th until further notice

Town Hall Forum - Wednesday September 19, 7 pm at the 50+ Centre. Topic: Today’s issues -Tomorrow’s Challenges. Community input and ideas matter. The Forum is sponsored by The Peachland Resident’s Association. Business Appreciation - The Peachland Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Business Appreciation event at the Peachland Visitor Centre on September 27th at 5:30 pm. Rotary of Peachland is manning the grill, Niki Martinus is on the mic, and there are games for the kids. We’ve got wine tasting, awesome prizes exceeding a total worth of $1,500 and your chamber service providers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the benefits of being a chamber member! RSVP peachlandchamber@gmail.com All Candidates Forum - October 1, 6 pm, at the Community Centre. Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce Forum Committee. Meet and greet the candidates at 5 pm. Please send your election questions to rockyrs.tritonmarine@gmail.com

TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS INDOOR WALKING 9:30 am, 8-9 am, Heritage Park Hosted by Peachland Wellness Ctre. Beginners and newcomers welcome

Community Centre

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

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 50+ Activity Centre 10 am-12 pm, FLOW YOGA Peachland Wellness Ctre 9-10 am, IRON & SILK 4th Street Place 10:45 am 50+ Activity Centre CAPC CREATIVE PLAYReturns in September TIME (0-6 YRS) 10 am-noon, ROTARY CLUB OF Community Centre PEACHLAND 12-1:30 pm, BARGAIN BIN Gasthaus Restaurant. 9:30 am-3 pm Everyone welcome

Peachland United Church

AA 12 pm,

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10 am - noon,

50+ Activity Centre

CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Centre Returns Sept 8th

MEAT DRAW 3-5 pm,

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

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

SUNDAYS

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

SUNDAY BREAKFAST 8-11 am,

Peachland Wellness Ctre Excluding Long Weekends Begins Sept 9th

Community Centre

CLOG DANCING 6-7 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

Wellness Ctre ENERGY FOR WELLNESS Peachland Begins Sept 14th 1:00-3:00 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre YOGA (BEGINNERS) 3rd Thur of each month, 10:30 am, $5 Drop in Begins Sept 20th.

50+ Activity Centre

WELLNESS CIRCLE 10 am-11:30 am,

KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm,

PICKLEBALL (3.5+) 1-3 pm,

the Little Schoolhouse

Community Centre

PASSION 4 ART 12 pm 50+ Activity Centre

YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6-8 pm,

UKELELE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

50+ Activity Centre

TEEN DROP IN Grade 8+ 4-8 pm, Free Boys and Girls Club

LADIES COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre Begins Sept 7th

Emmanuel Church, Westbank

MEAT DRAW 4-5 pm,

PICKLEBALL (1.0-3.5) 1-3 pm,

PEACHLAND BAPTIST Service 10:30 am, Fellowship 11:30 am,

MINI MOVERS YOGA Registered only 10-10:45 am,

Cousins Park

50+ Activity Centre

50+ Activity Centre Returns Sept 17th

50+ Activity Ctre

MINI MOVERS YOGA Registered only 10:30-11:15 am,

50+ Activity Ctre

50+ Activity Centre

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

Peachland Wellness Ctre Begins Oct 10th

Peachland Wellness Ctre

Community Centre

the community is invited to join us. There are no auditions but loving to sing is an asset. For more information call 250-767-2546. The Peachland Community Arts Council - presents author Elinor Florence as part of the speaker’s series in the Peachland Art Gallery on Friday, September 14 at 7 pm. Refreshments will follow the talk and book signing of her new novel, Wildwood. Tickets are free and can be picked up at the Art Gallery. Phone 250-767-7422. Learn To Play The Ukulele - Beginner class will be starting Tuesday September 18 at 1:15 pm at the 50+ Centre. This class is designed for people who have never held a ukulele before. There will be a few loaners available. For more info call Angela at 250-767-6574. Peachland Farmers and Crafters Market - Every Sunday from May 27 to Sept 30, 10 am to 2 pm at Heritage Park.

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 10 am to 11:30 am Peachland Wellness Ctre To register: 250-767-0141

COFFEE GROUP 10:30 am,

50+ Activity Centre, every 2nd & 4th Wed, Drop-ins Welcome

PICKLEBALL (1.0-3.5) 1-3 pm, Community Centre

CONTRACT BRIDGE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

4th St Place

LIONS DEN MEETING 7 pm, 4440 5th St. every

2nd & 4th Wed, Contact: Gary 250-767-3491

CENTRAL OKANAGAN Royal Canadian Legion MODEL RAILWAY #69, 4407-2nd St. COMPANY GROUP 7 pm, Peachland Museum LEARN TO FLOW YOGA 5:30-6:30 pm,

THURSDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

BINGO 6:45 pm

50+ Activity Centre (doors open 5:30 pm)

YOGA (FOUNDATIONS) 8 am, $5 Drop in

FRIDAYS

BARGAIN BIN 9:30 am-3 pm

Community Centre

50+ Activity Centre

Peachland United Church

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

MEDITATION CLASS 8-9 am $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre

ART CLUB 12 pm,

Community Centre

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

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

SATURDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

BARGAIN BIN 9:30 am-3 pm

Peachland United Church

1 Year Anniversary Event! Saturday September 22, 2018 11am to 2pm 64 - 5500 Clements Cres - Free BBQ food & Cupcakes - Giveaways - Live Entertainment & more! -

PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10 am, United Church

ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP 10 am, St. Margaret’s Church

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 10 am,

4204 Lake Ave.

THE PEACHLAND WALKING CLUB 1 pm, for details visit peachlandtrekkers.ca MEAT DRAW 2-4 pm,

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

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

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

PEACHLAND VIEW

Trust: building or eroding it?

CATHERINE ADAMS DOG TRAINER

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Years ago (20 to be exact) I was competing in the formal obedience ring with my Doberman, Kenya. One of the exercises required Kenya to retrieve a dumbbell and return it to me. She was then to hold it until I take it from her. Problem was, Kenya didn’t want to hold a plastic object in her mouth. The solution put to me by the trainer leading the class was to pinch her ear, place the dumbbell in her mouth and then release the pinch. I reluctantly did what was suggested. After all, what did I know? I was the learner and she was the teacher. So I took my beautiful Kenya’s ear between my fingers, I squeezed, held the dumbbell to her mouth, pushed it in and when she grabbed it between her teeth, I released the pressure. It was in this moment that I had a crisis of conscience. My compassion for dogs was deep so I stopped immediately when my girl turned her head and refused to look at me; a knife to my heart. I felt awful that I would break the trust of my girl and silently promised her that I would never do that again. This training technique is an example of Negative reinforcement. Basically: do as I want you to do and the pain will stop. Kenya herself told me it was the wrong training technique and I knew there had to be a better way to teach her the dumbbell. There was and we went on to do awful in the obedience ring, which resulted in a short obedience career. Fine by her and me. The virtue of trust between my dog and me is the one and only thing that matters. I don’t care about tricks or perfect obedience because if I don’t have the trust of my dog, I don’t have much with them. I won’t be able to train them or ask for a behaviour in environments my dog finds difficult. Without my dog’s trust I’ll have a dog that has some feelings of fear towards me and will either not perform the behaviour or perform the behaviour because they are afraid of what will happen if they don’t. If you have trust, you can ask almost anything of your dog, albeit, you have to train them to do the behaviour but if your dog trusts you, you can work together to get what you want. How do you build and strengthen the trust? It’s built in every interaction between the two of you. It also means: • Advocating for your dog speaking up for

your dog when he/ she is in a situation they find uncomfortable including a vet visit • Don’t ask your dog to do something they can’t • Don’t throw them into the emotional deep end when they can only handle the shallow end • Take steps to prevent failure (when you can) • Do not pressure your dog with coercion, pain OR threats of pain. That includes training equipment that is intended to use pain to gain wanted behaviour Your dog needs to know you have his back; that you’re on her side and she can trust you completely, no matter what is happening. Punishment is part of learning theory and therefore used to train dogs. Its intended to gain compliance by telling the dog what they are doing wrong, to apply an aversion to stop unwanted behaviour. It can work but the consequence is the erosion of trust. You have a choice when it comes to the relationship you want with your dog. It’s not hard but it takes time. It can also be eroded with one negative act. Negative in the dog’s point of view and that is how we must see all our interactions with dogs; from their side. Have patience, apply kindness and use empathy in all your interactions and you will develop trust. FALL CLASSES START OCT 4 (Penticton) & OCT 5 (Summerland)

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Scenic River Cruise Information Session Tuesday, Sep 18

*SHOW DISCOUNTS WILL BE OFFERED*

RSVP needed gail.fritsen@marlintravel.ca or 250-868-2540

COMMUNITY

Elinor Florence at Art Gallery This is the Friday! Bestselling author Elinor Florence will be at the Peachland Art Gallery again. Using old photographs, she will present a one-hour slide show and tell some interesting anecdotes about the inspiration behind her popular novels. Her new novel Wildwood, set in the area of Peace River, Alberta, tells the story of a single mother from the city who must spend one year living in an abandoned off-thegrid farmhouse in order to claim her inheritance. With grim determination, Molly teaches herself the basic pioneer skills, pumping water and cooking on a wood stove, but her greatest perils come from the brutal wilderness. Only the journal written by her great-aunt, the land’s original homesteader, inspires her to struggle on. Her previous presentation at the Peachland Art Gallery in Novem-

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ber 2015 was made to a full house. According to president Deborah Livingstone: “We have had so much wonderful feedback from those who attended. It was a most entertaining evening.” The presentation starts at 7 p.m. Limited seating, call 767-7422 to reserve.

GRAND OPENING

Save the date Saturday September 29 3 pm - 7 pm

Lots of appies, door prizes and a special appearance by the Blues Brothers Too at 5 pm. Please come join us at our new location 5872 Beach Ave. See you there! 5872 Beach Ave, Peachland | 250-767-2500 | 1-877-767-2510

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R E A L E S TAT E

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Real Estate Update

New Listing BY DEBRA KELLY

2554 Pineridge Place - Location, location, location! This spacious 4 level split home has room for the whole family! Located on a quiet cul-de-sac and is close to schools, transit and all amenities. Private backyard plus RV parking. Freshly painted, new carpet and newer hot water tank. This home is a must see! MLS® 10167913

We are now 6 months into a Cooling trend, pricing is balanced but may end up lowerwith a curb in demand arising from natural ing if this trend continues. market shifts, but intensified by govern- Contact Debra at 250-864-6891 or through ment intervention in the form of tougher sunlinks.net, for your local Peachland update. mortgage rules, higher interest rates, and Kelowna & area Market Update August 2018 vs August 2017 the threat of a specu2018 2017 % CHANGE lation tax,” says OMRE TYPE OF HOME President Marv Beer. Residential $687,413 $682,814 +0.67 The Vancouver marTownhomes $504,574 $448,066 +12.61 ket has shifted more Condo $354,728 $342,670 +3.52 dramatically than we UNITS LISTED have, with over 30% Sellers receiving 96.73% of list price 2018 vs 2017 +3.98% less sales this year vs. UNITS SOLD Takes 70 days on average to sell (56 DOM last year) 2018 vs 2017 -24.03% last year at this time. **PEACHLAND INVENTORY 2018 vs 2017 +23.93% Our Okanagan house 5 Single Family homes sold in August—average price $760,000

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