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Local kids get a taste of showbiz this July KRISTEN FRIESEN EDITOR
Lights, camera – and a lot of work leading up to the big show. These kids don’t mind, though. How often do you have the chance to produce a Broadway-worthy performance within one week? That’s what Kids on Broadway is all about, says its creator, Katherine Van Kampen. A professional singer, she’s been introducing kids to the showbiz life for 13 years now. “The whole point is to take someone who doesn’t think they ever can do it, and then they do the whole thing. Because then they know that for life. It’s the whole thing of people helping you and a lot of lasting friendships have happened,” she says. This year’s edition of Kids on Broadway starts July 8, and the days leading up to the July 12 and 13 shows are the fun kind of busy, says 19 year-old singer Catherine Graham. “Sometimes when you’re in the middle of it you’re like ‘oh gosh, I don’t want to do this again,’ and then you finish it, and you’re done the work and you’re performing and it’s just like ‘I want to do this every day.’” This year’s performance will be something different, Van Kampen says. “In the past we’ve done full productions of many, many shows. This year we’re doing something different. It’s
the Best of Broadway and we’re doing everything from Hamilton, the Sound of Music, My Fair Lady – some big, big scenes out of lots of different shows. It will be a really fun show. It’s definitely going to be a musical revue, and costumes and music, the whole thing.” Choreographers also work with the kids, and they learn everything from lighting and sound, to stage presence in the days leading up to the show, which is open to the public. Parents even get involved, says Maurita Graham, Catherine’s mom. “The first year, Catherine and the other kids were all cast into their roles that morning, and the parents that were there went out and found costumes and props for them. The kids learned everything they needed to learn, they got to like each other. And then at the end of the week they did this amazing performance.” Van Kampen says one of her favourite parts of the program is getting kids out of their comfort zone to try something new. “On purpose, I try to do things that are totally out of their box, to show that they can do it.” This year’s performances will take place at the Peachland community centre July 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. If you’d like to register your child (between the ages of 12 and 19 is recommended), call Katherine Van Kampen at (250) 212-8336.
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of the year was last Friday, and an enthusiastic group showed up at the visitor centre just before dusk. The first bat left the buiding’s attic at 9:34 p.m., and 1,333 bats were counted. This is very encouraging, says BEEPS (the Bat Education and Ecological Protection Society), as the numbers confirm the colony has returned in expected numbers and was therefore not exposed to white nose syndrome, a fungus that’s killing millions of hibernating bats across North America. BEEPS is hosting its next bat count on Canada Day starting at 9 p.m., and ending at 10 p.m., just in time for the fireworks. Another count is planned for July 5. To register as an offical bat counter, email peachlandbats@gmail.com, or stop by the visitor centre. PHOTOS COURTESY BEEPS
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Around town: Bears, water, awards, and carbon matters • After being chased by a mother bear who had two young cubs, a Peachlander who was walking in the area behind the elementary school phoned the school Tuesday afternoon. Principal Ross Hett said in a note to parents that Conservation officers were called, and students will only be allowed on the part of the rear field closest to the school for the time being. The last day of school at Peachland Elementary is June 27, and the Grade 5 grad celebration will take place June 24. • The truck the district uses for water meter checks and servicing is the biggest contributor to carbon emissions counts amongst their fleet of vehicles, councillors were told during their Committee of the Whole meeting last week. Planning and economic development technician Matt Faucher went over a report from CARIP, the province’s Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program. “(The program) provides us the opportunity to recoup the taxes that we’ve paid on our carbon emissions under the understanding that we’d be using those funds to reduce our carbon footprint and to move the community forward in mitigating climate change,” Faucher said. The district is set to receive about $7,400 this year, money which will be deposited into a CARIP account, which has about $40,000. “Staff is looking at what we can do with that pocket of money to reduce our carbon footprint,” Faucher said. Noting the district fleet is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, Faucher said the purchase of an electric vehicle in April, which staff are encouraged to use, is one step in the right direction.
The environmental savings will be evaluated against the maintenance costs of the electric vehicle (as the district’s mechanics can’t work on these vehicles). It was also noted the technology for an electric truck with decent hauling capacity is a few years away. “The electric vehicle will be used for meter readings, instead of driving up and down the hills in an F250 truck,” says Faucher of the water truck. LED lighting is another opportunity. The district has a total of 78 light standards, and the cost to replace the ballast and housing for each light runs up to about $600 each. According to The Carbon Trust, an independent panel of international experts, a carbon footprint is measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. The carbon dioxide equivalent allows the different greenhouse gases to be compared on a like-for-like basis relative to one unit of CO2. CO2e is calculated by multiplying the emissions of each of the six greenhouse gases by its 100 year global warming potential While on the theme of environmentalism, Mayor Cindy Fortin challenged councillors to make a pledge to conserve more water, through the Make Water Work program. The more Peachlanders who sign up, the better chance the town has of stripping away the title from Armstrong, BC, which is considered a leader in the program. Check out makewaterwork.ca for more info. • Peachlanders who have something to say about the future use of parks had a chance earlier this week to weigh in at the community centre. Locals were asked to place a dot on their preferences from a variety of images, representing different uses for Heritage, Cousins and Sanderson parks. A draft plan will now be prepared, and it’ll be presented to council in August. For more information, visit https://
EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP District of Peachland CAO Elsie Lemke was awarded June 13 in Vancouver by Mark Koch, president of the Local Government Management Association. PHOTO COURTESY DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND
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Major University seeks participants for national hearing study. A HANDFUL OF Peachlanders were at Tuesday’s open house on the parks plan, when this editor showed up early in the evening.
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ANNUAL MUNICIPAL REPORT 2019
Pursuant to Sections 98 and 99 of the Community Charter, the District of Peachland 2019 Annual Report will be presented to Council for consideration at the June 25th, 2019 Regular Council Meeting. The meeting will be held at the Community Centre, 4450 – 6th Street, Peachland, BC, at 7:00 p.m. The Annual Report is available at the District of Peachland Municipal Office, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC, and on the website www.peachland.ca for public inspection. The District Office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily, excluding weekends and Statutory Holidays. Copies of the Report will also be available at the June 25th, 2019 Regular Council Meeting. Pursuant to Section 94 of the Community Charter, this Notice will be published in the Peachland View June 14th and 21st, 2019.
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JUN 21, 2019
OPINION
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This one hurts. Layoffs and newspapering unfortunately, go hand in hand, and a couple weeks ago, it hit our little View house. Mary Kletchko, our amazing, talented graphic designer / production person has been let go by management, and next week’s paper will be her last. It’s a huge blow to our team, one we felt had a lot of momentum building over the last few months. We’ve been humming along like a well-oiled machine, which is what happens when you have four people doing what they love, in a town we all know is something special. Mary and her husband Michael moved here from Vancouver five years ago, and when a position became available here at the View just over two years ago, she jumped on it. It was a great fit for her decades of graphic design, teaching and production experience. “Plus, it was a great way to be able to get to know my community better, and to become more embedded in it,” says Mary, who was one of the earliest adopters and teachers of computer-based design (in addition to 14 years teaching at UBC and other technical schools). She has been using and teaching graphic design software (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other techno-related things this editor regularly receives guidance from her on. She’s my answer lady, my “the server is down again” rescuer, and the one who tweaks my photos (she completely fixed the super-dark image of me and my dad in last week’s paper, which made me so happy). She adjusts my headline treatments and proofreads my work. Little details that make this paper something the four of us are really proud of. I don’t know if you’re going to see a tilted inset photo (with appropriate border), perfectly-drawn lines between letters to the editor, or a two-line headline with two different font sizes anytime soon, as those are just some of the little things she does that add up to a paper that’s clean, well laid-out, and visually interesting. That’s the feedback we’ve been hearing over the past eight months, and while there are always opinions to the contrary, most of those who approach us in the community have something positive to say. This is a job that comes with people sharing their thoughts, and let me say, we genuinely appreciate people taking time to tell us they love our little paper, because we do too. “It has been delightful to have local readers walk through the front door and tell all of us who work here, in person, how much they love the paper and look forward to receiving it in their mailbox every Friday,” Mary says. “I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work in Peachland and to get to know so many of the District staff, business owners, various clubs, and amazing volunteers.” During her time here at the View, Mary put her stamp on all sorts of projects. Those recreation guides you get from the District of Peachland? That’s Mary’s work. And the Peachland Visitor Guide? She worked with former Visitor Centre Manager Joey Byatt on that for the past three editions. Take a second to check out that publication and consider the details: Intricate tables, listing local accommodation and restaurants. The tiny bat shapes beside every page number, 44 in total. This woman has an attention to detail – and a passion for her work, that will be sorely missed here. You know what else we’ll miss? Her gen-
WE’RE PRETTY SAD to see her go. Mary Kletchko, our graphic designer and production person, is leaving the View on June 27. Feel free to stop in and say goodbye this week. We were very lucky to have her here, and we’re going to miss her a lot. uine, peaceful, and open presence. There aren’t many people who can take a conversation from ‘how’s your day’, and morph it into a something that makes you think – and rethink your orientation on the matter. I’m really going to miss her unlocking the front door on a production morning with her cheerful ‘Good Morning!’ We’re all going to miss our daily interactions (often shouted between rooms, just like we all do with our families at home) and that cozy feeling that comes when you work in an old house with friends. Approachable, hardworking, dedicated, efficient, loyal and extremely organized are just a few words our advertising sales executive Tracey Woodward has for “our Mary.” “I am going to miss her tremendously wow, tears taste so salty, don’t you think? I feel so privileged that she was my colleague for nearly two years, I will very much miss her honest, straight-talking approach and her integrity which should be a benchmark for us all.” Excellent qualities to have in a co-worker, and even better qualities as a friend. That part certainly won’t change, says office administrator Annick Stoltz. “Having the privilege of working with Mary has been the highlight of my time here, and I want to thank her for her help and kindness. I wish her the best of luck and continued success wherever she finds herself.” Annick has seen a few people come and go over the years, and it’s a reminder that change, especially in this industry, is constant. The three of us are going to adapt to this
and we’re keeping our resolve to do the best we can with the resources we have. We’re going to welcome the new people who will handle ad design and production duties, and continue our team approach. Yes, you hear newspapers are dying, and you’ve heard it for a long time. We’re lucky to have a decent paper here in town. We support local businesses, we highlight local groups, and we’re still determined to see this paper thrive/ survive. “I hope everyone in Peachland will continue to support the paper and the hard-working people who continue to produce it week after week,” Mary says, adding she’s not quite sure what she’s going to do next. “However, I am certain I’ll be looking for something that allows me to continue to learn, lets me provide service using my strengths, lets me be innovative, and gives me joy. I am also certain I will be able to enjoy the best that Peachland has to offer… people, weather, and of course the View.” On behalf of myself, Tracey, Annick, (and of course Calvin), and our two inserters, Lynn and Blyuma, thank you Mary. Your efforts were more than appreciated here. We all greatly admire your talent and your approach to life. We’ll be gathering at Beach Ave Café next Wednesday, June 26 starting at 4 p.m. to mark the end, and celebrate the beginning of Mary’s next endeavour. A relaxing summer off has been suggested, and then it’s on to bigger and better, or maybe even smaller and amazing opportunities. Until then, there may be a few tears shed this week in our little house on Third.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Our ignorance is killing bears Dear Editor, Why does it seem that animals can be discarded like rotten flesh? Case in point: This past Friday June 14, my wife woke me up at 11 p.m. to view from our spare bedroom window a momma bear and her two cubs having dinner on someone’s garbage; it was very entertaining. The cubs were up a huge Ponderosa pine tree near our driveway and the mom was content to just lie down and watch over her babies. The momma got up and left for a few minutes and came back with another bag and started to tear it apart. I looked at the contents of this garbage bag in the morning; discarded lettuce. The other bags were strewn on the street in front of the house. My neighbor across
the street used this pause in activity to clean up the garbage on the street; this too was entertaining. This bear show lasted for about an hour. I think momma knew it was time to go, so up the tree she climbed. Within minutes of her descent the cubs came down and off they went. The next day, while driving up our street, I had a conversation with one of my neighbours. This is what he said, “We are the problem. How hard is it to keep our garbage containers in our garage?” These bears would not stick around if the food source was removed. How many bears have to be shot because of our ignorance? There’s no excuse. -Ernie Hurd, Peachland
Kudos to the cleanup crew at Trepanier site Dear Editor, The Trepanier Ditch Water Users and the Trepanier and Paradise Valley residents wish to join the Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance in acknowledging the volunteer efforts of T.T. Sand and Gravel, Peachland BC. Thanks to Rocky and his hard working crew, heavy equipment was used to limit large vehicle access from an unsanctioned ‘campsite’ popular with squatters, bush party revellers and drug labs. T.T. Sand and Gravel and other community-minded residents had to clean up these sites numerous times; the most notable was the remov-
al of a 35’ motor home camped along the creek with its sewer pipe flowing directly into the stream for 4 months in 2017/2018. Not only have these residents had to remain vigilant to deter theft and garbage in their back yards; they have had to endure the threat of compromised water supply; this campsite is only meters from their Trepanier drinking water intake. Again, our thanks in reducing vehicle access and ‘plugging one hole’ to secure water protection! -Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance and Trepanier residents Peachland BC
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PEACHLAND VIEW
OPINION
Music at the Rotary Pavilion • Heritage Park, Peachland
Jun 23 • Cod Gone Wild • 6 pm
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A big green pat on the back for two young letter writers and their ideas Dear Editor, First, we would like to thank Zoey Firth and Chevy Mathews of Peachland Elementary School (Peachland View, June 7, 2019) for the message they sent to us all about the importance of using reusable grocery bags. Second, we would like to encourage shoppers to go the next step and start using reusable produce bags. Produce bags are very light, reusable, washable, seethrough (fine mesh) bags that can be used to replace the plastic bags that are used when you buy produce and other
bulk food items such as nuts and seeds. The bags come in various sizes so you can think about using the big bags for buying large items like potatoes and small bags for such things as walnuts, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds. There are sizes in between to accommodate those other sized veggies and fruits such as apples, peppers, peas, beans, etc. The photo shows four sizes. Thanks to Zoey and Chevy for starting this conversation! -Laura and Jim Baker, Peachland
A GREEN SOLUTION: Laura and Jim Baker use these bags when they go shopping. PHOTO COURTESY THE BAKERS
Food trucks get a big No from Bliss Dear Editor, I am writing to you today with regards to the Food Vending Variance application that has been submitted by 3 Flamingos Beach Food, as communicated in a letter sent out by the district of Peachland on June 13, 2019. The existing Outdoor and Food Vending Encroachment Policy PRO-150 is inadequate to deal with the realities of a mobile food vending service, as witnessed by the previous allowance of a food vendor at Beach and 13th 2 years ago, which resulted in severe headaches for other local businesses, reduced parking, traffic jams and complaints from residents. The vendor was required to help pay for portable toilets that were hidden behind the paddleboard and bike rental trailer across the street, which were not adequate for children and did not provide proper hand washing facilities. The lack of proper washroom facilities and handwashing facilities is of great concern to us, our customers and our business. As a long-term brick and mortar business in Peachland, we provide clean and sanitary washroom facilities to our customers that have been consistently abused by other temporary businesses that council has allowed to dominate our beach and park space at Beach and 13th. The vendors at these businesses consistently send their customers to our store to use our facilities without consideration of the cost to maintain the washrooms, forcing our staff to “police” the bathrooms which is uncomfortable for them, and makes our business seem rude to these people who typically do not bring any business to our door. Please consider building proper washrooms fa-
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cilities at Beach and 13th, and apply the cost to the temporary businesses that are allowed to operate on municipal property 5-6 months of the year at very little cost or benefit to Peachland. Additionally, the variance calls for a trailer that is 8 feet x 20 feet, which is more than FIVE times the size of the current allowance at 5 feet x 6 feet. This will be an eyesore on the beautiful waterfront of Peachland and will block access and parking all summer. The net gain to Peachland will be next to nothing as this business will only pay a fraction of what we pay as property taxes for the privilege of operating in Peachland. Peachland will also be tasked with increased garbage collection responsibilities and our already strained parking in Peachland will be further impacted. We have made our feelings known many times in the past about the temporary businesses, especially the food trucks that have been allowed across from our store, and each time our complaints have fallen on deaf ears. This is your opportunity to listen to the concerns of a business that supports Peachland, donates to our local charities and pays very hefty property taxes every year. There are numerous residential properties within this 100 metre zone that will be negatively affected if this variance is allowed. City council is not just a few individuals, it is the collective opinions of the entire district of Peachland and any decisions made should reflect the will of the citizens of our town. Will Peachland, and its citizens, benefit in any way by the granting of this variance? I humbly submit that they will not, and that you should vote NO to this application. -Barry Yeo, Owner, Bliss Bakery
Peachland Mixed Slo-Pitch annual wrap-up Tournament Friday June 21st through Sunday June 23rd
Games Friday night and all day Saturday/Sunday at Cousins Park There will be: - A food truck on site - DJ playing music throughout the event - Beer garden being run by the Peachland Fire Brigade as a fundraiser
WE LOVE LOCAL photos shot by anyone enjoying Peachland! Thanks to View reader Kari Kallen, who sent us a pic of this wee family. They’re red breasted Mergansers, she says. As always, if you have a pic you want to share here, email editor@ peachlandview.com, or tag us on social! KARI KALLEN PHOTO
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COMMUNITY THERE’S SOME TALENT in Peachland, and the winners of the Visitor Centre’s photo contest proved that with their winning entries. Thirteen year-old Maya Muendel won in the junior category for her shot of our ubiquitous Arrowleaf Balsamroot flowers overlooking the lake, while Stacey Byrnes’ shot of one of our blue docks captured some beautiful lighting. Each winner recieved a $200 cheque from the Peachland Chamber of Commerce, which operates the visitor centre. Shown in the bottom right photo is Stacey Byrnes (left), tourism services coordinator and contest organizer Susan Neill, and Maya Muendel. The winning entries will be included in an upcoming calendar and will also be used in material to promote Peachland.
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SOME SWEET SMELLS and beautiful blooms were found at the 50+ Centre last weekend, as the Peachland Sowers and Growers hosted its annual rose show and tea. With 169 entries, there was a steady stream of visitors all day. The Passion 4 Art Group displayed some of their work as well. Some of the entries are pictured above. To the left is Wilma MacKinnon, founding member of the rose show. At right is Mary Jane Ruddy and Peter Scholl, checking out the blooms. As for the results, Margaret Henderson won Best in Show, followed by Medina Heska in second place, and Phyllis Sundstrom in third. In the Best Miniature Rose category, Phyllis Papineau placed first, followed by Mary Carrol and Kathy Teal. The People’s Choice winner was Berkeley Stuart. Organizers were saying this show in Peachland may well be the only one of its kind still blooming in BC. A lack of volunteers in other centres has made it tough to continue. And considering our cold February and a bad year for aphids, followed by some spring heat, this year’s gardeners had some obvious success!
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PINCUSHION QUILT GUILD members showed off their talents last Saturday, with endless patterns and colour combinations filling the community centre. Brenda Simla and Anne Stack (above) came from Kelowna to search for some inspiration. Two quilts were also presented to injured members of the Canadian Armed Forces, and at right, Gerard Parsons wraps himself up in his new quilt, presented by Jean Donker, a regional representative from Quilts of Valour Canada. John Broughton also received a quilt from the group.
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Summer sizzle with a Western theme at the 50+ Centre It’s hard to believe that summer is upon us already as is evident by the increase of outdoor activities and out-of-towners roaming the streets and shops. It’s great to see all the people, families and dogs enjoying all our town has to offer. Smiles, friendly hellos and tail wags are everywhere. What a wonderful place we Peachlanders live in. Our May Potluck was a fun and entertaining evening celebrating “Family.” We had prizes for a couple of first time attendees, and had a fun (and frustrating) activity at each table to determine the table order for entering the food line. There was a lot of laughter going on while every table worked together to put their jigsaw puzzles together as quickly as possible…….both to get to the food line quickly, but mostly not to be last. Thanks go to the Yoga group who did a wonderful job with their turn at kitchen duty. We truly appreciate the help at the potlucks. During the evening our Past President Carol White was presented with the “Years of Service” nomination. Our VP/Secretary, Linda Norden, repeated the presentation given at the Civic Awards that Carol was unable to attend. After our meal, we enjoyed the performance of Triskele Celtic Music. They had us toe-tapping, singing and playing some unique musical instruments that they handed out to the guests. Another wonderful Potluck evening! On June 7th the Directors of the PDRS 50+ Activity centre hosted our annual 80’s Tea. 67 guests attended, which consisted of members aged 80 years young or better and their guest. Our members and guests were entertained with the musical talents of Margaret Martin, on keyboards, while served sandwiches, tea and coffee for lunch followed by cake and
ice cream. As you saw in last week’s View, the cake was cut by our guest of honour, Albert Galpin, who is our eldest member at the age of 96. Thank you all for attending. A thank you also goes out to all the Directors who made all the sandwiches for the tea, and a special thank you to our Kitchen Director Valerie MacGillivray, who organized the event, all the kitchen, food and Directors kitchen duties. We are so fortunate to have you on our team Val! Dates and Events to note: September 6th (postponed from June 14th) Bus trip to R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum in Salmon Arm. Tickets are on sale now. $30.00 for members and $32.00 for non-members. On sale until August 6th Friday June 28th at 6pm will be our Summer Sizzlin’ BBQ Potluck, with a western theme. We will be serving hamburgers and hotdogs hot off the grill to accompany our potluck dishes. Also, we are opening up the bar. Wine and beer will be on sale for $4 each, or a bottle of wine for $20. This should be a great evening for socializing while enjoying a good meal and listening to some great tunes. We hope you can come join us to kick off the beginning of the summer season. And don’t forget to wear your Western attire. There will be prizes!!! Monday, July 1st 8am-11am we will be hosting our annual Canada Day Pancake Breakfast. Everyone is welcome, so bring your family and friends. Delicious pancakes, sausages, a special fruit compote, and juice, coffee or tea. Adults $5.00, Children aged 6-12 $3.00 and 5 and under are free. Every Thursday at 6:45 is BINGO, no break for the summer. Doors open at 5:30. Everyone is Welcome!
Did you know, if you are 50 years of age or older, for only $20 you could become a member and enjoy many of the events, activities and classes offered at the 50+ Activity Centre for a nominal drop in. Some of which include Fitness classes, Dance classes, Choir, Art, Tai Chi and Carpet Bowling to name a few. Please note that some activities take a break during July and August, so please check with the activity leader prior to attending over those months. Summer office hours are 9:30-11:30 Tues-Thurs. And for those of you who have added a few unwanted pounds, following is a notice from our TOPS Activity leader……….”Are you discouraged with crash diets that do not work and failed attempts at finding a healthy lifestyle program? Please consider joining us at a fun TOPS meeting. TOPS is an international organization which meets every Monday Morning at 9:30am at the 50+ Activity Centre. The name stands for Take Off Pounds Sensibly. The Peachland TOPS chapter has been meeting for over 50 years. Each week the program offers private weigh ins, contest prizes and rewards along with group support and education on dieting. There is a yearly membership fee of $46.00 to join. For more information please call Dorothy at 250-300-9947 or Gene at 250-575-2488” -Heidi Slyngbom, PDRS 50+ Activity Centre
Come by for coffee on Multiculturalism Day The Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC) Vision states: People of all ages in Peachland enhance their well-being, embrace opportunities, and enjoy life in the community. The Mission is to provide programs and services that connect people through support, education, information, referral and outreach. PWC wanted to better understand the diversity of those that live in the Peachland area. To accomplish this, a co-op student was hired in 2018 to reach out to the various cultural organizations, explain PWC programs and services and information and referral and invite them to visit. KCR (Kelowna Community Resources) Immigrant Services was one such organization contacted, who now meet once a month at PWC with new immigrants to discuss questions, concerns or issues that they have after moving to Peachland. We encourage participants to become involved with PWC programs and services or as a volunteer to enrich their lives and the lives of others. Multiculturalism exists when people accept and encourage other cultures to thrive in a community. Canada officially became a multicultural society in 1971 when the government recognized the value and dignity of Canadians of all races and ethnic groups, all languages and religions. On November 13, 2002, the Government of Can-
ada, by Royal Proclamation, designated June 27 of each year as Canadian Multiculturalism Day. It’s an opportunity to celebrate our diversity and our commitment to democracy, equality and mutual respect and to appreciate the contributions of the various MONDAY JUNE 24TH - SUNDAY JUNE 30TH multicultural groups and communities in FREE TEA & COFFEE ALL WEEK Canada. The coffee is on at HAPPY HOUR MONDAY - FRIDAY 2pm - 5pm PWC, Monday to Friday 9 am to 3 pm, but PWC especially wants to inAY, AY, FRIDAY,TH vite you to drop by and THURSD 7TH SATURD 9TH 8 2 2 2 E E E JUN JUN JUN have a coffee on June E R M E O E C 27th in recognition of T P L N WE OUR VOLU IATION BERSHI M E Canadian MulticulturO M C T E APPR HOOD PINS alism Day. Goodies IGHBLOUR LUNCH E H N NY C N from around the world M LITE TS CEREMO 1PM-3P ONS D GUES E T I V M N 1P will be on hand for your ATI FOR I M AR! * RESERV ATED IFTY YE 1PM-3P I tasting pleasure. * ONE F APPREC -Sherry Kendrick, SIC DUO AW W IVE MU DANCE' A L R PWC Administration & D EAT DRM T M O EA T M M M 'ROO Programs Coordinator 3PM-5P 4PM-5P M-8PM
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Local Events and Activities: Send the information for your Peachland event to admin@peachlandview.com Peachland Wheel Nuts Cruise the Beach, Show and Shine - Every Tuesday 6 pm to 9 pm till October 15 at the Peachland A&W parking lot. Come out and bring your wheels. All spectators welcome. Peachland Farmers and Crafters Market - At Heritage Park every Sunday starting May 26 through ‘til September 28 from 10 am to 2 pm. peachlandfarmersandcraftersmarket.ca The Peachland Wellness Centre - Presents a new program for Musical Jammers. If you enjoy music (playing, singing, listening) stop by to be part of this jam, bring your guitar, or sit back and enjoy
the music. The Musical Jammers meet at the 4th Street Place (4475 4th Street), the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Donations are appreciated to cover the cost of the venue. Suggested donation of $5.00/person. First session: June 9 at 2:00 pm. Peachland Art Gallery - Presents “The Gallery Sessions” intimate concerts held in the Peachland Art Gallery June 29, July 10, July 19 July 27, Sept 1 and Sept 18. Doors open at 6 pm shows at 7 pm. Tickets are $15-$20 for tickets purchase visit: https://linktr.ee/ peachlandartgallery
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YOGA (RESTORATIVE) 8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre
INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre
DAWN BOYS YOGA
8:30-9:30 am, $10 drop in Heritage Park Peachland
PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 9:05-11 am, Community Centre
VARIETY SINGERS
9:15 am Drop in from Sept to June, 50+ Activity Centre
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY
9:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre
LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE
10-11:15 am, Peachland Wellness Ctre Last Session June 17th Starts again Sept 9th
ASHTANGA YOGA
10-11 am, Community Centre TAI CHI noon, 50+ Activity Centre by donation
MEDITATION GROUP
11:30 am-12:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctr Last Session June 10th Starts again Sept 9th
PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5)
1-3 pm, Community Centre
CONTRACT BRIDGE
1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
9:15-10 am, Community Centre
ENERGY BURN
MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE
3:45-4:30 pm, Community Centre
MINI BATTERS T-BALL 3:45-4:30 pm registered Cousins Park
SPIN, CORE, STRETCH
5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre
KARATE CLASS
6-7 pm at the Little Schoolhouse
HATHA YOGA
6-7 pm Community Centre
YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6-8 pm, 4th St Place
WOOD CARVERS
7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
POUND
6:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre
TUESDAYS FITNESS ROOM
5 am-10 pm, Community Centre
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8-9 am 50+ Activity Center
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9-10 am,
NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 4th Street Place 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
FREERIDE SPIN
LIONS DEN MEETING
6-7 pm, 4th Street Place
CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP
6:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre BINGO 6:45 pm 50+ Activity Centre (doors open 5:30 pm)
8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre Bring mat, Beginners welcome
PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5)
9:05-11 am, Community Centre
50+ FITNESS
10 am, 50+ Activity Ctre
COMPUTER LITERACY
10-11 am, By appt. Please call 250-767-0141 Peachland Wellness Ctr
THERAPEUTIC YOGA LEVEL 1
11:30 am,- 12:30 pm Community Centre AA 12-1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre
PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1-3 pm, Community Centre MAHJONG 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
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Grade 4-5, 3-6 pm, Boys and Girls Club
7 pm, 4440 5th St. every 2nd & 4th Wed, Contact: Gary 250-767-3491
7 pm, Peachland Museum
5 am-10 pm, Community Centre
9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church
9:30-10:30 am, 4th Street Place
PICKLEBALL DROP IN (3.0+) 11 am-1 pm, Community Centre
PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1-3 pm, Community Centre
CONTRACT BRIDGE
1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
SUNSHINE SINGERS
1:15 to 2:15 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre Last Session June 12th Starts again Sept 26th
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1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
PICKLEBALL DROP IN
TWEEN DINNER NIGHT
1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre Grades 4-7, 4:30-7:30 pm, $3/session or $10/month Boys and Girls Club
SPIN, CORE, STRETCH
5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre
DAWN BOYS YOGA
8:30-9:30 am, $10 drop in Heritage Park Peachland
BARGAIN BIN
HIIT FIT
9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church
POUND
10 am, uhjynbv 50+ Activity Centre
CARPET BOWLING MEAT DRAW
3-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St.
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FRIDAYS FITNESS ROOM
SUNDAYS
5 am-10 pm, Community Centre
FITNESS ROOM
YOGA (FOUNDATIONS) 8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre
INDOOR WALKING
FITNESS ROOM
8-9 am, Community Centre
5 am-10 pm, Community Centre
50+ FITNESS
BARGAIN BIN
9:30 am-3 pm 10 am-11:30 am, 2nd and 4th Peachland United Church Wed. of each month TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS Peachland Wellness Ctre 9:15 am, $2 at Heritage DEMENTIA CAREGIVER Park Gazebo until end of Sept. Hosted by Peachland SUPPORT GROUP Wellness Ctre. Beginners 10 am to 11:30 am, welcome Peachland Wellness Ctre To register: 250-767-0141 BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10 am-12 pm, COFFEE GROUP Peachland Wellness Ctre 10:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre, IRON & SILK every 2nd & 4th Wed, 10:45 am Drop-ins Welcome 50+ Activity Centre
SOCIAL BRIDGE
(all levels) 5:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre
6-8 pm, 4th St Place
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FITNESS ROOM
PICKLEBALL DROP IN
6-7 pm, the Little Schoolhouse
THURSDAYS
LINE DANCING
7 pm, $4 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre
6-7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
9:15 am, $5 Drop in. Please bring a mat. 50+ Activity Ctre
WELLNESS CIRCLE
CARPET BOWLING
CLOG DANCING
STRETCH, BALANCE & CORE
THERAPEUTIC YOGA
(0-6 yrs), 10:00-noon, Community Centre
MINI KICKERS SOCCER
5 am-10 pm, Community Centre
YOUTH BOXING CLUB
FUNCTIONAL FITNESS
CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME
SATURDAYS
(all levels) 5:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre
9:30 am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church 10-11 am, Community Centre
5:30-6:15 pm, Community Centre
8:30-9:30 am, $10 drop in Heritage Park Peachland
DAWN BOYS YOGA
Canada Day Pancake Breakfast
MINI KICKERS SOCCER
(5-6 years) 4-4:45 pm, Registered Community Centre
KARATE CLASS
8-9 am, Community Centre
Everyone over 19 years is welcome! Membership not required.
MINI SUPERSTARS FLOOR HOCKEY
(6-7 years) 5-6 pm, Registered Community Centre
INDOOR WALKING
Hot Dogs, and other goodies are available for sale
Summer Sizzlin’ Western BBQ Potluck
FITNESS ROOM
5 am-10 pm, Community Centre
Every Thursday, 6:45 pm O G Doors open at 5:30 pm
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WEDNESDAYS
Peace Concerts in the Park - The Peachland Rotary Club produces a series of free concerts dedicated to World Peace in Heritage Park at the Rotary Pavilion in the summer months. As in previous years audience donations will support the purchase of Shelter Boxes to be used around the world wherever natural disasters make families homeless As usual, we will be providing food service and beverages prior to the concerts at 5:00 pm. Don’t forget to mark your calendars! The dates are: Sunday, June 23 features Cod Gone Wild, Sunday, July 14 features Roland Allen Rock Trio and Sunday July 21 features Room to Dance.
ROTARY CLUB PEACHLAND
12-1:30 pm, Gasthaus Restaurant. Everyone welcome AA 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
SUNDAY BREAKFAST
9:15 am, $5 Drop in. Please bring a mat. 50+ Activity Centre
8-11 am, (no long weekends) Peachland Wellness Ctre
PEACHLAND UNITED
FLOW YOGA
Service: 10 am, United Church
9-10 am, 4th Street Place
ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP
FREERIDE SPIN
9:15-10 am, Commmunity Centre
10 am, St. Margaret’s Church
BARGAIN BIN
EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE
9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church
10 am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank
THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10-11 am, Community Centre
PEACHLAND BAPTIST
CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME
Service 10:30 am, Fellowship 11:30 am, 4204 Lake Ave.
(0-6 yrs) 10 am-noon, Community Centre
THE PEACHLAND WALKING CLUB
YOGA (BEGINNERS)
10:30 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre
1 pm, for details visit peachlandtrekkers.ca
ENERGY FOR WELLNESS PASSION 4 ART 1:00-3:00 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre 3rd Thur of each month Last Session June 20th Starts again Sept 19th
12 pm 50+ Activity Centre ART CLUB 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
PICKLEBALL (3.75+)
1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre
MEAT DRAW
2-4 pm, Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St.
MUSICAL JAMMERS
1-3 pm, Community Centre UKELELE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5)
2-4 pm, 2nd and 4th Sundays (4475) 4th Street Place, Presented bwy the Peachland wellness Ctre
TEEN DROP IN
LEGO TIME (ALL AGES)
PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH
1-3 pm, Community Centre
Grade 8+ 4-8 pm, FREE Boys and Girls Club
MEAT DRAW
Sunday worship: 2 pm, Meeting at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church
3-4 pm, Peachland Library
FEEL GOOD FRIDAYS
4-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St.
Who We Are Our history as a credit union reaches all the way back to 1944 when we opened our first branch in Vernon. Since that time, we’re proud to have become a vital part of our communities and the local business economy.
LADIES COFFEE & CRIB
Grade 4-7 4-8 pm, Free Boys and Girls Club
PEACHLAND BRANCH 64 5500 CLEMENTS CRES OPEN: 9:00AM – 3:00PM TUESDAY – SATURDAY
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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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Special:
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Nurseries (George) 250-498-2189 or email
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PEACHLAND Peachland United Church BAPTIST CHURCH
Anglican Church
4421 4th Street
250-767-2206
Grace Lutheran Church
1162 Hudson Road West Kelowna, B.C. 250-769-5685
Sunday Services Contemporary Worship Service 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Ages 3 through Grade 6 www.gracelutherankelowna.com WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
“Let Us Worship Together”
Sunday Worship 10 a.m.
Tuesday Morning
9:30 a.m. Study, Coffee & Conversation
Office Hours 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Monday to Friday
Rev. Robin Graves 4th Street & Brandon Ave
250-767-3131 www.stmargaretspeachland.org
(P.A.O.C.)
Sunday Worship 2 pm
Lake Ave at 13th St 250-767-9237
Pastors: Kate & Steve Hobbs 250-460-2555 call John 250-767-2221
Sunday Mornings Sunday Morning Service
10:30 am
Pastor: Ian McLean
Wednesdays Sept to May
10 am
BELONG, BE LOVED, BELIEVE, BE JESUS
4464 4th Street
(St. Margaret’s Anglican Church building)
all are
welcome For rentals, call Donna
250-767-6156
Ladies Bible Study 9:30 am
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6130 Lipsett Avenue
Outstanding Lakeview Estate located on 1.42 acres. Sprawling rancher features formal living rm & dining area, open newer kitchen. Private backyard patio with in-ground pool with gorgeous lake and mountain views. 6 car garage, 2 oversized to MLS® 10177493 accommodate your RV or other toys.
247-5165 Trepanier Bench Rd - Outstanding views of Okanagan Lake can be enjoyed from every room and every level in this gorgeous 3 bed/ 3 bath townhome. Offers hardwood floors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, 2 spacious covered decks, storage room, 4 parking stalls and large side yard. This home is a must see! MLS® 10185845
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#107 - 3767 Brown Road
Enjoy the lake view from either of the two private and spacious decks! Lovingly cared for 2 bedroom, two bathroom condo right in the heart of Westbank Town Centre. This secure 55+ building is walking distance to all amenities and shopping, as well as close bus routes! Independent living at its best with nice meeting/social room, workshop, billiards room, underground parking!!
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Hwy 97 pro-bypass taskforce on Queensland, Australia Continuing on the theme of “Another Town / Another Bypass”, we go further afield to bring you the success story of town bypasses along Princess Hwy, Queensland, Australia. On a recent trip to Queensland Australia I decided to do some research on towns and cities that had been bypassed in the southern area of that state. What an eye opener! Queensland kicked off city bypasses in 1977 and are still continuing to build them. This enterprise has been so successful that they are continuing to build them right up to the far north of the state. I got the usual political rhetoric from government officials (Queensland Government, Department of Transportation and city representatives) all saying how good the bypasses had worked out. I decided to talk to the people both urban and businesses to see what they thought. It was overwhelmingly yes, that the bypasses had worked out better than expected. Many of the people especially in businesses had concerns about a loss of customer traffic but as it turned out with access to the small towns at the well marked exits it actually became easier for their customers
to find them. Many other light industrial and commercial ventures began to realize this and moved to smaller communities where buildings and land were less expensive than in the metropolitan areas. Residents of the small towns were delighted in the fact that an unbelievable 3.5 million trucks (yes million) were kept off the urban streets per year. This created an increase in population and an increase in land and housing values as people could now live in a quiet bedroom community and yet just down the road was a major highway to take them into the major metropolitan areas. Cities like Caboolture (Pop 67,500) had
PRINCESS HIGHWAY, QUEENSLAND COURTESY HWY 97 TASK FORCE
a dramatic increase in commercial businesses. Smaller towns like Beerburum (pop 600) and the Glass House Mountains (pop 5,065) saw an increase in residential development as well as tourist influx to a relatively quaint area. Beerwah (pop 6,769) saw both residential development and increased tourism with light commercial at the exits and an increase of land values in the urban area. Landsbourgh (pop 3,706) the gateway to Steve Irwins Australia Zoo, has seen not only an increase in tourism but land values have increased dramatically. Talking to the people in both business and residential gave a true insight into the value of bypasses and dealt with the realities of the changes as opposed to those in government who inevitably tooted their own horn for the projects. As a closing thought I would like to say how easy it was to get around and even on the busy Sunshine Coast where tourist abound, there were no problems. Just west of Caloundra they are actually building a new city with schools and shops and room for 27,000 people all because of the Bruce Highway bypass. -Jeff McDougall, Peachlander for 18 years
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