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Proposed 78-unit subdivision passes third reading, neighbours angry DAN WALTON EDITOR

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Development-related shouting erupted again at this week’s council meeting.

A fellow who felt like his voice wasn’t being heard shouted “Shame” after council passed a resolution in support of a 78-unit modular home park at Princeton and Sanderson Avenue.

Then he said “shame on you” to the developers as they were leaving council chambers.

CAO Elsie Lemke said it wasn’t the first time “the public’s gotten verbal with a developer” in Peachland.

Just one out of 23 people who spoke at a public hearing last month was in favour of the development, yet five out of seven councillors voted to pass third reading at council on Tuesday.

Mayor Cindy Fortin and Coun.

Terry Condon were the two opposed.

The frustrated man said he was unable to comment at the public hearing last month as he was out of

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town, but based on the amount of opposition expressed by his neighbours, he felt like council didn’t have the moral authority to give the development a green light. He fears the subdivision will upend the character of his neighbourhood.

Coun. Mike Kent said the development is suitable for the surrounding area as it fits in with nearby properties, is consistent with the OCP and offers easy access to existing infrastructure.

He said residents’ concerns about upgrades being needed along Princeton Avenue are valid, but the money needed to make those upgrades comes from development cost charges, “which we collect through projects like this one.

That’s where we get the money to upgrade our road infrastructure.”

Addressing complaints about the density being too high (four units per acre), Kent said green space will be separating properties in areas where the land is undevelopable.

Some neighbours are mad about all the extra traffic a new subdivision will bring.

Coun. Pam Cunningham said the increased flow will be steady since everybody is on a different schedule. She also said the design of the neighbourhood looks nice and it seems like the developer put a lot of thought into it.

But Condon wants to see even more thought put into it. The project doesn’t offer enough green space, he said, and there needs to be more assurance that it won’t exasperate concerns of poor stormwater drainage in the area.

As for being too crowded – four units per acre isn’t that dense, Coun. Thom argues, and Peachland needs more options for affordable homes. Efforts are already made by the District to protect local farms from cranky neighbours, and he said a conservation covenant also exists through the province which protects agricultural practices.

To those who worry about the subdivision encroaching upon space that’s important for agricultural activities, Coun. Mario Vucinovic said he doesn’t see the land being used for that purpose, calling it a dead space between orchards and subdivisions.

Coun. Peter Schierbeck said

the land will still have still have an agricultural feel to it as new neighbours will be aware of the orchard nearby.

“Chickens may crow so be it,” he said.

But whether or not the new neighbours complain about the smells and sounds of farming, Fortin said orchardists can’t hold other property owners hostage just because they have an orchard, as everybody has a right to develop their land in a duly manner.

Fortin wanted more clarity on the number of units, as the figure of 78 is only an approximation.

When she first heard of the project she was only aware of a plan to build 45 units.

The increased traffic flow doesn’t seem like it will be problematic, “But the number of units gets to me,” she said. “I need a better level of detail too before I’m going to approve this.”

Schierbeck was feisty when he told the Mayor she should have asked for that information earlier in the process – not between second and third reading.

Delaying the process at this point would be “a slap in the face to the developer,” he said.

But Fortin doesn’t feel comfortable approving a zoning change for a 78-unit project “when there could be 80 or more modular homes.”

Then like something out of an episode of the Twilight Zone, Condon stuck up for the Mayor.

“This is the time to talk about it,” he said, because unless administrators absolutely have to, “Staff doesn’t bring anything back to us.“ Condon said to prod and pick at the issue during second reading is “entirely appropriate to get a decent resolution.”

More than a dozen people who were in the public gallery were hoping the decision would have gone the other way.

After third reading passed, and then again after the meeting ended, was when the commotion occurred. Nothing out of the ordinary for Peachland, just a bit of yelling back and forth between grown adults during a process designed to facilitate civilized discussion.

The developer wasn’t available for comment before press deadline.

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Feeling ready to brave the world of politics, Marjory Brims has announced her candidacy for school trustee.

“There’s a huge amount to learn so it’s best to strike while the iron’s hot,” she said.

If Brims gets elected, her efforts will see the school board reach out to broader segments of the community – “Not just parents of school children who are included.”

One reason Brims chose to run is because she feels a low turnover of trustees over the years has caused the board to become stale.

“It’s not very collaborative; not very forward-focused at the moment.”

Brims has four grandchildren, all of whom are under the age of 5, and four grown children.

School District 23 removed Grade 7 from Peachand Elementary School in 2002, and then Grade 6 earlier this year, so if School District 23 continues that trend by putting Grade 5 on the chopping block, Brims was asked how she would respond.

“At this point I wouldn’t be in favour of it,” she said, “having a school in this community is a good thing.”

However, “If there was another reconfiguration on the table I’d have to look at that.”

Brims spent her career working in healthcare, putting in 15 years as a physiotherapist at Penticton General Hospital, and then 20 years in occupational health and safety for Interior health in Kelowna.

She will be challenging longtime incumbent Moyra Baxter in the Oct. 20 election. Baxter is vying for her eighth term as a trustee.

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PeachTree Village development is putting a call out for artists to display a reproduction of their work on their construction site fencing along Beach Avenue in Peachland.

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Artists names will be displayed in 3” letters, top left corner.

Each panel measures 8’ H x 10’ W (aspect ratio similar to 24” x 30”).

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Did you know . . .

District Councillors voted five to two to permit a rezoning of the lot at corner of Sanderson and Princeton (4932 Sanderson and 4956 Princeton) from rural to intensive residential – manufactured home park? This will allow for a proposed development of: • an estimate of 78 modular homes, quite possibly more • approx. 1,300 square feet each • some selling for more than $400,000, not including the land to be leased from the owner Do you consider this “affordable” housing?

More than 30 residents of the upper Princeton attended the public hearing and only one was in favour of this project that will significantly change the character of the neighbourhood.

How many current parcels of land have gone through the re-zoning process in the District of Peachland and now lay dormant

with large price tags awaiting a new developer to come up with the funds to build?

If the current developer of this project decides that it is not profitable to build only 78 units the rezoning will allow them to increase the number of units up to 10 per acre (where geography would allow). They can also sell this now re-zoned intensive residential property to another developer.

Damning evidence Dear Joe Fedosoff: This is in response to your letter in the Aug. 18 Peachland View, “Can’t Afford Compassion?”

I am sorry that your wife suffered as a result of a trip. But while the District may not “even monitor such minor sidewalk problems,” I have documentation for you if you wish you contact me.

I am in the phone book, please call.

Stuart J. Smith Peachland

Election will expose people to opposing viewpoints Dear editor: It saddens me to read recent letters to the Editor regarding the upcoming elections and some strongly worded comments from residents.

As professionals, parents and residents of Peachland, my husband and I have immense respect for the work that Council undertakes for our town.

I remember my family being warmly welcomed to Peachland by Keith Thom six years ago. I immediately learned from that time forward, that Keith is someone that is a genuine, hard working, honest, transparent, open-minded and kind person; with good morals and character, as well as a big heart.

I feel that he does the work that he does because he cares and truly loves our beautiful town of Peachland, as we ALL do.

Moving into September with the elections unfolding, I would encourage each of us to be open to new possibilities; to get involved, ask questions, listen to others and voice any

concerns we may have in a respectful manner.

Our youth are watching and learning from us. As a mother of three children, I work to instil in them a strong understanding - that the world is made up of many people, views, beliefs and cultures and that we need to embrace our diversity. I teach them that just because someone has a different view from our own, does not mean that they are wrong, it just means that their beliefs are not the same as ours - and that is okay.

I ask that we please use this upcoming campaign as a platform for meaningful and again respectful dialogue with a focus on improving our wonderful town of Peachland.

Come out and attend the Town Meeting on September 19th, and the All-Candidates Meeting, October 1st and, most importantly, get out and VOTE on October 20th!

Sincerely, Nadine Gagné – L’Hirondelle Mother and Resident of Peachland

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No conflict involving Van Minsel Dear editor: As part of my desire to fully understand the political scene in Peachland, I met today with councilor candidate Patrick Van Minsel.

Prior to the meeting I spent several hours researching him and adding his data to my other candidate dossiers. Between now and the election, I hope to have interviewed all of the candidates.

The only candidate who couldn’t be bothered to respond to my requests is Mike Kent. Perhaps Mike doesn’t care what people think? Maybe Mike just has an agenda to flog and doesn’t feel he needs to meet with constituents?

I questioned Mr. Van Minsel on a wide range of topics. I found him to be completely open and honest.

One of the areas we covered was the issue of “conflict of interest.”

I read in “The Peachland View” that some people are saying that Van Minsel is in a conflict of interest for running for council. This really puzzles me because in my 30 years of performing legal advocacy, I am shocked to see that some people writing to “The Peachland View” are brave enough to slander this candidate by saying he is in a conflict of interest.

Perhaps these folks don’t know that such slander could cost them their homes! To legally defend a slander suit, you should expect a $25,000 legal bill

at a minimum.

A conflict of interest comes about when a person exercises his/her authority about something to which he stands in a potentially beneficial position. For example, if a councilor votes to support a large housing complex, and either he or his spouse are merchants in Peachland, then they stand to benefit financially from the increased population.

That councilor must recuse himself from the vote.

What I liked about Mr. Van Minsel is that he was fully open and honest with me. He believes in reasoned growth. He believes that everyone deserves a voice. He understands that properly framing the issue so that citizens can fully digest the issue is important. He understands the nature and need for teamwork. What I liked most is that he is young enough to work for us here in Peachland for many years. Knowledge and skills tend to accrue.

Ultimately, this is a huge benefit for Peachlanders.

Moving forward, I will be deploying public referenda software that will engage the interests and desires of the population here. Councilors will not be able to move in a direction that opposes public opinion without fully exposing their agendas. There are interesting times ahead.

Nick ‘Rambo’ Walsh Peachland

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Oh yes there is a conflict of interest Dear editor: Re: All Candidates Conflict of Interest Inaccurate, Aug. 10 Peachland View The Executive Director of the Peachland Chamber of Commerce has declared his candidacy for municipal office.

I ask Chamber members to consider asking Patrick van Minsel to resign from his job. Van Minsel is paid by the Chamber to lobby local government on behalf of the many and diverse interests of Chamber members.

Recusing himself from Council discussions and decisions that explicitly deal with Chamber requests for taxpayer money or management contracts of public assets is all well and good since obviously van Minsel cannot be lobbying for these perks and deciding to grant them.

But, as community members all know, these public discussions are only the tip of the iceberg of how the public’s business is done.

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PEACHLAND MOTHER When people come together it’s amazing what you can do. My friend Chantal and Clint lost their baby boy to SIDS. Since then, they’ve been raising awareness to the cause and raising money for organizations providing support to parents and families after infant loss. This past Saturday Caius would’ve been two years old. We celebrated his birthday and honoured him by donating to the Peachland Pier Project. Friends and family came together and we were able to raise $500. Eldon Kerbes came to Heritage Park to accept the check donation and Mayor Fortin took time away from her vacation to celebrate with us. To know his name will be there forever, on a plaque on this beautiful Pier, is comforting in some ways. You can visit @caiusthegreat on Facebook for more info.

On October 20, 2018 Elect a New Choice. FRESH voice.

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Sidewalk for 12th Street Dear editor:

Meet Marjorie Brims I would like to put in a request to our council your new SD#23 School Trustee candidate (both present & future); for a sidewalk that runs from Beach Avenue, down 12th Street to San Beach Ave Café, Peachland Clement Avenue … one side would be wonderful.

Thursday 13 September • 10-11 am There is a sidewalk going from Highway Tim Hortons, Westside 97 down 13th Street to Beach Avenue on both Monday 24 September • 6:30-7:30 pm sides. There is also a sidewalk on 11th Avenue Bliss Bakery, Peachland from Beach – one side only.

Wednesday 3 October • 2-3 pm Why do we not have one on 12th Avenue? ...or contact me. (see below) 12th Avenue is well used as vehicles come off Beach and turn onto Lake Avenue, with no marjorie4trustee@gmail.com • 1 (250) 809-9242 stop signs preventing vehicles from driving without looking or stopping for walkers, biker riders and other cars.

I have had many close calls, almost being hit when bike riding, as cars don’t stop or look.

The District of Peachland is having a Job Fair on Saturday, September 15th 2018, 9:00 am – 11:00 am, at The Little Schoolhouse located at Lucy Anderson 1856 Brandon Lane Peachland.

Peachland Election Officials are needed for the following days: October 10th & 17th Advance Voting October 20th General Voting Day Applications are available at the District Office and at www.peachland. ca /elections.

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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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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.

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Albas weighs in on pipeline and NAFTA BEEPS needs pillowcases!

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s plans have not been going accordingly over the past week – Canada lost leverage in NAFTA negotiations after US President Donald Trump cut a deal with Mexico, and a judge ruled the Trans Mountain pipeline didn’t properly clear the red tape.

“Things are not on a positive track,” said local MP Dan Albas.

Albas said initially the Liberals were hoping to advance social policies through NAFTA negotiations, discussing issues like Indigenous affairs and gender equality, but those matters weren’t important to the Americans.

“We were not in a serious starting position,” said Albas.

Trump has largely been focusing on eliminating the tariffs that protect Canada’s dairy industry. Then on Sept.

1, he said on Twitter that including Canada in a new NAFTA agreement isn’t even necessary.

“There is no political necessity to keep Canada in the new NAFTA deal,” Trump tweeted. “If we don’t make a fair deal for the U.S. after decades of abuse, Canada will be out.”

Before stating that publicly, Trump had an off-the-record discussion about Canada last week which was leaked to the Toronto Star, suggesting that the US had never had any intention of bargaining with Canada

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in good faith to begin with.

“Here’s the problem. If I say no — the answer’s no,” Trump said of the Canadian government. “If I say no, then you’re going to put that and it’s going to be so insulting they’re not going to be able to make a deal ... I can’t kill these people.”

Trudeau stood his ground last week by saying that no deal is better than a bad deal.

Albas admits dealing with the Trump administration has not been easy but both governments still need to co-operate, he said. Even though the president’s remarks can come across obnoxiously, Albas doesn’t believe Canada will benefit by getting left out of NAFTA. And with Mexico having recently come to an agreement with the US, “Canada is now on the outside” of negotiations, Albas said, and will have to follow the precedent set by the other two countries in the trilateral agreement.

Another setback Trudeau has to deal

with is the Federal Court of Appeal’s ruling last week that Ottawa failed to adequately consult with affected Indigenous communities.

Without the option to send domestic oil to the international market via a pipeline to the coast, Canadian natural resources cannot be sold at full value.

“That points out the uncertainty of trade access,” Albas said.

Canada’s rate of foreign direct investment is in decline – it’s lowest in eight years, and Albas believes it’s because of several uncertainties caused by Trudeau.

He said the Prime Minister’s drive to implement a national carbon tax, as well as comments he made in 2017 about small businesses owners dodging taxes, are among the factors deterring investment in Canada.

“Canada’s entrepreneurs are feeling overburdened. At a time when the US is de-regulating, these things do not bode well with Canada.”

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BAT EDUCATION AND ECOLOGICAL nerable. They are very slow on the ground and do a slow army crawl PROTECTION SOCIETY If you have any old pillowcases that you aren’t using (specifically light colored- but any is fine), please bring them by the Peachland Visitor Centre (5684 Beach Ave.) between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

If a bat is stranded or injured, BEEPS will gently place it into a pillowcase and attach the pillowcase to a tree.

Bats cannot fly from the ground, so this makes them extremely vul-

to get around, until they find a tree, or other structure.

Cats, birds of prey, snakes, and other predators could easily grab a bat that is perfectly healthy, but taking too long to get to a safe place! This way, it is safe from predators and gaining energy it will need once it feels ready to leave the pillowcase. When the bat feels better, it will climb out, crawl onto the tree, and fly away!

Thanks in advance for helping us take care of our bats.

Rick running for council Rick Ingram is running for council. As a Friend of Beach Avenue, he had major disagreements with the current council on the handlings of PeachTree Village and the Official Community Plan.

“I try not to get hung up on three or five stories, to me it’s the small town character of Peachland; that’s the essence of why people come here,” he said. “It’s the foundation of what our economies based on.

“New projects have to respect and enhance our small town feel.

That’s a perspective I’ll hold very strongly if I get onto council.”

By accentuating Peachland’s charming culture while ensuring developers adhere to the OCP, Ingram hopes to see Peachland get listed in nation-wide visitor guides as one of the “small towns in Canada you need to visit.”

He gives credit to the current

council for their dealings with the floods, fires and water treatment plant.

“In general they’ve done lots of good things,” he said.

But when council updated the OCP earlier this year against the wishes of everybody who attended the public hearing, Ingram “Didn’t feel there was the moral authority to do that.

He spent his career as a software entrepreneur until his recent retirement. Along with his wife, Ingram purchased property in Peachland in 2010 while they living in Calgary and began building their home in 2015. As an environmentalist, he owns an electric vehicle, recently installed solar panels on the roof of his home, and has been on the Mayor’s Task Force on Climate Change since a position opened up in January 2017.

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Just one more draw to win a pair of tickets ($130 value) to the Peachland Wellness Centre’s End of Summer Gala!

Event Date: September 22, 2018

Answer the three questions.

Enter each week.

Answers to questions can be found in ads on this page, and/or by visiting the advertiser.

Drop your answers off by the end of the day Tuesday, at the Peachland View office at 4437-3rd Street or email your answers to admin@ peachlandview.com The contest runs for four weeks: August 17, August 24, August 31 and September 7.

A total of 8 tickets may be won.

2 tickets will be awarded each week.

For more information about this amazing event or to buy tickets, contact Peachland Wellness Centre 250.767.0141

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Shop in Peachland and support your local businesses!

Fishing supplies, bait, gear and much more!

Call Bettyann to arrange your ‘Lunch & Look’ at 250-768-2934. We’re on Ingram Rd West Kelowna, right behind Save On Foods.

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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.

99th Peachland Fall Fair - Saturday, September 8, 1-6 pm and Sunday September 9, 10-4 pm at Peachland Community Centre. Adults $3 and Children 12 & under are 50 cents. More info available at peachlandfallfair.ca French Impressionism in Europe - The influence of painters & writers on composers – a music-arts-culture-unique showcase experience with Viennese homemade culinary delights – Sunday Sep. 9 & 16 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 - start the new season on Monday, September 10 at 9:30 am in the 50 Plus Activity Centre. We will be singing for the Remembrance Day Service and a concert on December 9. Anyone new to 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

5672 Beach Avenue, Peachland 250-767-9133 Call for Info Office open Mon - Fri, 9:30-11:30 am

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Every Thursday, 6:45 pm Doors open at 5:30 pm

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Everyone over 19 years is welcome!

Membership not required.

Casual callers and sellers are still needed

Potluck

Peachland Wellness Ctre Begins Oct 10th

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

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

Every Week: Art • Chess • Bowling • Bridge • Crafts • Exercise/Yoga • Ukulele

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

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre

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

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

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

Peachland Wellness Ctre

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

NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING CAPC CREATIVE PLAY1:15 pm, TIME (0-6 YRS) 50+ Activity Centre 10:00-noon, Returns Sept 17th

SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre SPIN, CORE, STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre

KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm

at the Little Schoolhouse

WOOD CARVERS 7 pm,

Community Centre

CARPET BOWLING 10 am,

TUESDAYS

Peachland Wellness Ctre Begins Sept 11th

50+ Activity Centre

FLOW YOGA 8 am, 5$ Drop in

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

WEDNESDAYS

50+ Activity Centre

Community Centre

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am,

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am,

4th Street Place

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

COFFEE GROUP 10:30 am,

Community Centre

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

Peachland Wellness Ctre To register: 250-767-0141

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

POWER UP & OPEN GYM Grade 4-5 3-6 pm, Boys and Girls Club LINE DANCING 7 pm, $4 Drop in

Community Centre

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 10 am to 11:30 am

AA 12-1 pm,

50+ Activity Ctre

50+ Activity Centre

POUND 7:15-8:15 pm,

Cousins Park

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

MAHJONG 1:15 pm,

50+ Activity Centre Returns in Oct

YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6-8 pm,

WELLNESS CIRCLE 10 am-11:30 am,

Entertainment R.G. Peevers at 7 pm.

Please bring a dish to share, your own dishes and cutlery.

Everyone is welcome !

Community Centre

50+ FITNESS 9:15 am, $5 Drop in.

Please bring a mat.

Community Centre

Community Centre

Friday September 28th at 6 pm 50+ Activity Centre

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm,

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

Lotto License #103899

MONDAYS

PICKLEBALL (1.0-3.5) 9-11 am,

50+ Activity Ctre

Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, and other goodies are available for sale

Community Centre

STRETCH, BALANCE &CORE 8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre Bring a mat

Sept 30, 10 am to 2 pm at Heritage Park.

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

PICKLEBALL (1.0-3.5) 1-3 pm, 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

CLOG DANCING 6-7 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

the Little Schoolhouse 4th St Place

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

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

MEAT DRAW 4-5 pm,

SATURDAYS

LEARN TO FLOW YOGA 5:30-6:30 pm,

Community Centre

BINGO 6:45 pm

Peachland United Church

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

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

BARGAIN BIN 9:30 am-3 pm

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

CARPET BOWLING 10 am,

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY FRIDAYS COMPANY GROUP FITNESS ROOM 7 pm, Peachland Museum 5 am-10 pm,

THURSDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

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

BARGAIN BIN 9:30 am-3 pm

Peachland United Church

Community Centre

MEDITATION CLASS 8-9 am $5 Drop in

IRON & SILK 10:45 am

50+ Activity Centre Returns in September

ROTARY CLUB OF PEACHLAND 12-1:30 pm,

Gasthaus Restaurant.

Everyone welcome

AA 12 pm,

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

50+ Activity Centre

Community Centre

SUNDAYS

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, 50+ FITNESS 9:15 am, $5 Drop in.

Please bring a mat.

50+ Activity Centre

Community Centre

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT BARGAIN BIN 10 am-12 pm, 9:30 am-3 pm Peachland Wellness Ctre

MEAT DRAW 3-5 pm,

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

FLOW YOGA TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 9-10 am, 9:30 am, 4th Street Place Heritage Park Hosted by CAPC CREATIVE PLAYPeachland Wellness Ctre.

TIME (0-6 YRS) Beginners and newcomers 10 am-noon, welcome

50+ Activity Centre Returns Sept 8th

Peachland United Church

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10 am - noon, Peachland Wellness Ctre Begins Sept 14th

YOGA (BEGINNERS) 10:30 am, $5 Drop in

50+ Activity Centre

ART CLUB 12 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

LADIES COFFEE & CRIB pm, ENERGY FOR WELLNESS 1-2:45 Peachland Wellness Ctre 1:00-3:00 pm, Begins Sept 7th Peachland Wellness Ctre PICKLEBALL (1.0-3.5) 3rd Thur of each month, 1-3 pm, Begins Sept 20th.

Community Centre PICKLEBALL (3.5+) LEGO TIME (ALL AGES) 1-3 pm, 3-4 pm, Community Centre Peachland Library TEEN DROP IN FEEL GOOD FRIDAYS Grade 8+ Grade 4-7 4-8 pm, Free 4-8 pm, Free Boys and Girls Club Boys and Girls Club 50+ Activity Centre

1 Year Anniversary Event!

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

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

SUNDAY BREAKFAST 8-11 am,

Peachland Wellness Ctre Excluding Long Weekends Begins Sept 9th

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,

Emmanuel Church, Westbank

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

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Peachland United

BARGAIN BIN

September 8

YARD & TRUNK SALE 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

end of summer clear out Contact

250-767-9664 to reserve trunk space

R. BROWN ELECTRICAL

Service Installation, Maintenance.

Residential, Commercial.

Lic’d, Bonded Insured.

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Renosense GET RESULTS! Home Repair Ltd.

Renovations including siding, decks, carpentry, drywalling, ceiling texturing, window & doors. Need walls moved? All work done to code.

Call Eric

250-317-6570

SUPPORT GROUPS

Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship Meets Monday at 7 pm (closed meeting) and Friday at 8 pm (open meeting).

Call 250-763-5555 for more info

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AL-ANON

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Meetings in Penticton on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays; and in Summerland Thursdays.

For more information

Hip or knee Replacement? or conditions causing restrictions in daily activities? $2,000 tax credit, $40,000 refund cheque/rebates.

Disability Tax Credit.

FAMILY GROUPS

250.490.9272

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FOR SALE

CEDARS For Sale

Okanagan Grower Acclimatized for this area.

SPECIAL 4’ tall 10/$200 7’ tall 10/$350 Delivery & planting available.

Call George at Budget Nurseries 250-498-2189 georgedemelo@mail.com

Sandman Inns Rural BC recruiting management couples both full-time and part-time roles available.

Ask us about our great employee perks and accommodation.

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EMPLOYMENT

SAWMILLS

from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship.

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Janitorial Equipment & supplies for Sale

Floor Machine 20” pad, Electric burnisher 750/2000 rpm, Extractor, Swing Machine 20” pad, Small rechargeable sweeper. Dry mops, mop heads, handles, cleaners.

All reasonably priced.

Call 250-488-7071.

Advertise on the classifieds page of the Peachland View!

Phone 250-767-7771 or email admin@peachlandview.com

Places of Faith

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 10:30 am

250-767-2206 “Let Us Worship Together”

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

We are wheelchair accessible

(P.A.O.C.)

Sunday Worship 2 pm

Rev. Robin Graves 4th Street & Brandon Ave

250-767-3131 www.stmargaretspeachland.org

Lake Ave at 13th St 250-767-9237

Pastors: Kate & Steve Hobbs

Sunday Mornings

250-460-2555 call John 250-767-2221

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

Monday to Friday

Ages 3 through Grade 6 www.gracelutherankelowna.com

PEACHLAND

BAPTIST CHURCH

4421 4th Street

Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Tuesday Morning

10:30 am

Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.

BELONG, BE LOVED, BELIEVE, BE JESUS

Pastor: Ian McLean

4464 4th Street

welcome

(St. Margaret’s Anglican Church building)

all are

Hiring Labour And Carpenter Helpers

to start the 1st week of September 2018 in Peachland.

Call 250-809-4027

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Peachland Grace Lutheran Church

• Most of our driving is in BC, AB, WA, ID, OR.

Extended medical after 6 months, phone reimbursement monthly. Full Time Work.

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St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

VESPER TRANSPORT

Wednesdays Sept to May

Ladies Bible Study 9:30 am Dr. Gord Denison PASTOR

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Peachland Fall Fair is fine at 99 and so is Irma McCall!

TAMI THERIAULT & BARB DIONNE

PEACHLAND FALL FAIR The Peachland Fall Fair would like to honour Peachland resident Irma MCCall for being the same age as our Fall Fair - 99 this year! Irma was born in rural Alberta, was the second of

crocheted for years —she knitted herself a beautiful white, full length wool coat which she wore for many years. Most recently (until a couple of years ago) she knit cotton dish cloths in many styles and stitches and donated them to the Parrot Island fundraising sales.

do canning and preserving of fruits and vegetables to take home for the winter.

Irma is the niece of JW Hughes, who pioneered grape growing in the Okanagan and of CR Walrod who was the curator of the Kelowna museum for many years.

She has knitted and

four sisters and was taught by her Danish mother how to be resourceful with the things that were available - cooking, baking and preserving fruits and vegetables. Irma’s parents moved to Kelowna in 1940 and for many years Irma and her family travelled from Calgary to

LOCAL SERVICES directory KEEP IT LOCAL

Kitchen/Bathroom Renos Decks & Railings Windows & Doors Siding & Rock work CPB Logo Formats Small Jobs Welcome

FREE HEARING TEST Tom Millar, RHIP Hearing Care Professional

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• Support • Training • Payroll • Bookkeeping • Income Tax

TMG Business Services

250.767.6521 Tammie Gilbert, CPB

Peachland’s Dawg!

• Sprinkler start up and repair • Hot tub maintenance • Weather stripping

undertook. She is a calm and logical person and has always seen the glass as half full and has passed that perspective on to her daughters, grandsons and great grandkids. As well, Irma has a fifth generation of kids who she knows and who know her—5 generations!

The Peachland Fall Fair looks forward to honouring Irma next year as well when we both celebrate 100 years! If you know of any Peachland residents celebrating their 100th birthday in 2019 please email info@ peachlandfallfair.ca so we can celebrate them next year!

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• Basic yard work (grass cutting, flower and vegetable gardens)

of the Calgary Business and Professional Women’s Association, the fundraising chair of the Oliver Alliance Church, and has held many other challenging positions. Irma’s daughter, Laura Tattershaw, who recently passed away, was a person with Down Syndrome. Therefore Irma was involved in many support organizations related to individuals with developmental challenges. Most recently she was president of the South Okanagan Association for Integrated Community Living in Oliver B.C. She is a woman before her time and was successful at all she

778-754-1424

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Irma has lead a very interesting life… so far.

She married a British Airman in 1944 and travelled on a ship to England, across the Atlantic during the war to live with his family in Derby. She was a Business College teacher and while she was in England, taught employees at the Rolls Royce Factory. She has been an entrepreneur, a teacher, a business owner (Weddings by Irma, in Calgary), Golden Moss Farms—a peat moss processing business in Evansburg Alberta. She travelled to Japan and Taiwan on marketing trips for the peat moss firm.

She was the president

• Small plumbing issues • Putting flat-packed furniture together • Plants watered while on vacation • Minor aesthetic renovations

“The Dawg’ll Do It” — just ask!

778-479-1363

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Robert James

Nov 6, 1921 - Aug 20, 2018 Bob Merrill passed away peacefully on August 20, 2018, in Kelowna, British Columbia. He was 96, and then some. He often told us that he planned to live forever.

By many measures, he will.

Bob was predeceased by his wife Audrey, the love of his life, in 2005. Family left to remember him are his children Cathy (Lee), Nancy, Barbara (John), Andy (Terri), and Alex (Glenn), grandchildren Tim and Lindsay Howard, Blue McLaughlin, Morley, Luke and Leah Wilson, Christianna and Christopher Merrill, Deylan, Jarod and Lauren McIntosh, Matthew and Morag Morison, and great grandchildren: Ellen, Peighton, Madelyn, Audrey, Soren, Julien, Mateo, Amelia, Julia, Shone, Lyone, Grayson, and Lennox. And, most recently, his great-great grandchild Amelia.

Born November 6, 1921 to Marjory (Wright) and Charles Merrill, Bob grew up in the small towns of Wabigoon and Gold Rock Ontario. His early years in the craggy Canadian Shield fostered his love of the outdoors and a rugged self-sufficiency. Bob helped his father in his commercial fishing business, working as a fishing guide as well as providing supplies to the mines in Gold Rock. In that terrain, and growing up in a gold rush, maybe it was inevitable that Bob would develop a strong affinity for rocks.

He went away to high school in Port Arthur (now Thunder Bay), and then to Queen’s University in Kingston to earn his BSc and Master’s in Mining Engineering. Later, he earned his PhD in Geology at Johns Hopkins University.

According to family lore, Bob and Audrey met on a train to Ottawa, wrote to each other for months, and married within a year. He used to claim that the train car was empty except for her and she invited him to sit down with her. She joked that the car was full save for the seat beside her and she had no choice but to let him sit there.

Whatever version you favoured, the result was the same: Bob was smitten with this beautiful woman beside him. He was a man of few words, but Audrey had the gift of conversation, which meant he’d never have to worry what to say next!

Bob Merrill and Audrey Bissell married in 1946 and the rest is history. They had Cathy, moved to Baltimore, MD, and then to rural Quebec, where they had four more children. Bob worked in asbestos mining throughout his career, first in East Broughton, Quebec, then northern Ontario and finally, Australia. His career afforded him the opportunity to travel around the world, often with Audrey. And in his seven years Down Under Bob fulfilled a lifelong dream: he learned how to fly.

When Bob retired they moved back to Canada from Australia and settled in Peachland, British Columbia. After Audrey passed away in 2005 Bob was bereft. He lived another 13 years, devoting his time to volunteering with Peachland Community Policing, walking his dog, golfing, taking care of his house (he was resolute: he had to do it all himself), and visiting with family. His daughter Nancy lived with him, and during his last few years, was his caregiver.

Many thanks to Ruby and Myrna who helped to provide care during his last year.

Bob’s ashes will be buried with Audrey’s, as were their wishes, in the Bissell Cemetery in Ontario.

Bob was known to his family and friends by many names: Dad, Daddy, Grandpa, Gramps, Grandpa Bob, Uncle, Robert, R.J. Bobby (to Audrey only!), Number One, and, not least, The Greatest (which is how he sometimes signed birthday cards).

By all of these, with love and affection, we will remember him.

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Boys and Girls Club firing after school program back up PATRICIA BARROWS

OKANAGAN BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS – PEACHLAND September can be an exciting time for many students, the start of a new school year, reconnecting with friends and teachers, and sharing stories of fun summer adventures. Once kids return to the routine of school, what is there to do After School? Here at the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club in Peachland we have a great answer, come to the Club! We have lots of fun programs led by awesome staff for school age kids and teens.

In addition to our regular After School program, we have many drop in activities happening at the Peachland Club. From homework help and educational games, open gym time at the Peachland Recreation Centre, dinner nights, out trips, and more, there is always something fun to do at the Club! Many of these activities are free or very low cost with a $10/year membership. For monthly calendars, contact us or check out our Facebook page.

The Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs are hiring Support Workers

for our Club Services and Community Based teams in West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Rutland. Successful applicants will assist with goal setting and planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities for children and youth with diverse needs. If you or someone you know is looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in a child’s life while working in a fun, supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you! To learn more about this position and to apply, visit our website at www.boysandgirlsclubs.ca and click on ‘Work For Us’.

Is your 3 or 4 year old child eager to start school? At Peachland Preschool, children are encouraged to explore, create, learn, and grow in a stimulating and fun early learning environment. They are given the opportunity to develop self-awareness and practice social and language skills, cooperative play, and independent thinking. Programs are developmentally appropriate and introduce children to new activities such as songs and interactive stories at circle time, group games in the gym or outside, and art techniques at

Club Member of the Month Leyna is a new member to the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club in Peachland, taking part in our Summer Day Camp programs through July and August.

In a short period of time, she made a big impact on the kids and staff at the Club. Leyna quickly made strong connections, thanks to her kind hearted nature and positivity.

Eager to participate in all activities especially arts and crafts, Leyna’s enthusiasm encourages others to join in as well.

She is very imaginative and expressive, creating art projects, beautiful drawings and paintings, dancing, and making jewelry. Some of her new Club friends describe Leyna as fun, friendly, and really nice!

The staff and kids at the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs in Peachland have really enjoyed getting to know Leyna this Summer and hope to see her again next Summer!

Your Ticket to Great Entertainment Brothers Osborne October 19

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Stone Temple Pilots & Seether with Default & Age of Days October 23

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Vancouver Canucks Young Stars Classic September 7-9 SOUTH OKANAGAN EVENTS CENTRE

Celtic Thunder X November 1

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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band November 8

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the craft tables.

Located within Peachland Elementary school, students at Peachland preschool become familiar with the school which helps them feel comfortable as they move into kindergarten with their preschool classmates. Registrations are being accepted now with classes starting September 11th, offered from 8:45-11:15am Monday, Wednesday and Friday for 4 year olds and 8:45-11:15am Tuesday and Thursday for 3 year olds. Pre-registration is required; tuition sponsorships may be available. For more information about preschool or to register, contact us at 250-768-3049.

Take a moment to visit the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club 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.

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.

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CELEBRATION of LIFE for Frank Gormley

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.

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KELOWNA RCMP Another summer in the Okanagan has come to an end as thousands of students prepare to head back to school, and officials with both the Kelowna Regional RCMP and Central Okanagan Public Schools are once again reminding motorists to stop for school buses, watch out for pedestrians and monitor their speeds in all school zones.

Central Okanagan Public Schools Regional Traffic Safety Officer, Dave Gibson, says “students arriving to school over the first few days are still full of the exuberance of summer and quite often don’t pay proper attention to traffic and other road users around them. That is why it is up to each of us to do our part and look out for their safety. While traveling through school zones, you need to have your head on a swivel.”

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