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A VISITOR’S VIEW: Somehow, this familiar alley looked a little brighter and prettier, when Bob Campbell, who lives in the UK, sent this to the Peachland View earlier this week. “We have visited Peachland and the Okanagan almost every year since 2000. You were asking for photos, so I wanted to send this from our visit last year. We may have to miss this year, but we’re hoping to visit next year,” says Campbell, of Worcester “Where they make the sauce.” Nice to hear from our international readership ;) Thanks Bob!

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Connect Hearing, in conjunction with Professor Mark Fenske at the University of Guelph, are seeking participants who are over 50 years of age, have never worn hearing aids and have not had a hearing test in the last 24 months, for a hearing study that investigates factors that can influence better hearing.

Study Parameters Hearing problems typically result from damage to the ear and researchers have spent decades trying to understand the biology behind hearing loss. Of particular interest to the researchers is identifying how we listen. There is a current theory that divides people into two “listening groups”. People in the first group need to put more effort into their listening, while members in the second group aren’t easily distracted.

It’s the people in the first group

PIER PARTY SATURDAY: May 11 is the big day, as the Peachland Pier group officially hands the project over to the District of Peachland. The grand opening event starts at 1 p.m. in Heritage Park, with a blessing, speakers and ribbon cutting happening at 3:30. Festivities, which will include a marketplace, food trucks, live entertainment and face painting, will go from 1 - 5 p.m. This pier is the culmination of years of hard work by three different service groups – the Peachland Lions, Peachland Rotary and the Peachland Sportsmen’s Association. The entire project, in excess of $500,000, was raised entirely through fundraising and grants. Members of all three groups, along with supporters, celebrated the years of fundraising and planning last weekend with a dinner and a photo op – one of thousands of pictures you’ll surely see on this pier over the coming years. photo courtesy Peachland Pier group

who will look for a solution to their hearing loss sooner than the second group, even though the level of hearing loss could be very similar. The researchers will examine listening in a range of situations, from oneon-one, to group conversations, watching TV and wider social contexts like supermarkets and other noisy environments, and how it effects connection and socialization.

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It is estimated that 46% of people aged 45 to 87 have some degree of hearing loss, but most do not seek a solution right away. In fact, the average person with hearing loss will wait ten years before seeking help. You’ll be playing an important part in a study that will further identify the key factors impacting hearing difficulties and better understand their influence on the treatment process.

If you are over 50 years of age, have never worn hearing aids and have not had a hearing test in the last 24 months you can register to be a part of this major new hearing study† by calling: 1.888.242.4892 or visiting connecthearing.ca/hearing-study

*Wingfield, A., Tun, P. A., & McCoy, S. L. (2005). Hearing Loss in Older Adulthood: What It Is and How It Interacts With Cognitive Performance. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 14(3), 144–148. † Study participants must be over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids. No fees and no purchase necessary. Registered under the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC. VAC, WCB accepted. 1. Cruickshanks, K. L., Wiley, T. L., Tweed, T. S., Klein, B. E. K., Klein, R, Mares-Perlman, J. A., & Nondahl, D. M. (1998). Prevalence of Hearing Loss in Older Adults in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin: The Epidemiology of Hearing Loss Study. Am. J. Epidemiol. 148 (9), 879-886. 2. National Institutes of Health. (2010).

COME AGAIN SOON? Hopefully, says the RDCO’s Bruce Smith, who earlier this week, provided the View with an update on Hardy Falls. Back in April, a helicopter brought in two new bridges to replace what was washed out during the 2017 flood. At that time, an early May opening was expected. “Crews have been working on removing some hazard trees, then they’ll begin to resurface the trail to the falls interpretive lookout area,” Smith said. “Once they’re working on the trail we should have a better idea when the park will be open again.”

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NEWS

Family loses home to fire on Desert Pines

THE DAY AFTER, firefight-

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ers arrived to put out some hot spots. The family who lived here wasn’t home when flames broke out, but it’s believed they lost two cats in the fire. This is the second house fire within weeks.

Despite online speculation, there’s no evidence the two are connected in any way.

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Flames swept through a house on Desert Pines Ave Monday, leaving a family with young children homeless.

No one was around when neighbour Mike Lipinski heard a couple loud bangs and saw smoke coming from the southeast corner of the home, at 3996 Desert Pines Ave. late in the afternoon.

“I knew no one was home because their vehicle was gone,” said Lipinski, who said the family – two parents and two young children, also likely lost their cats in the fire. The house was completely destroyed in the blaze, and firefighters were sent back early Tuesday morning, after some hot spots flared up. The family is said to be staying with relatives.

“I’ve been keeping an eye out for their kitties,” said Lipinski, who was doing yard work the morning after.

“They had their own little door to go in and out, usually they’d be out here on my property, but I don’t see them this morning.

I’ve lived here 24 years, and this was just too close.”

Peachland fire chief Dennis Craig said crews were on scene shortly before 5 p.m.

“Upon arrival, there was heavy smoke and flames through the roof and there wasn’t much we could do other than fight it defensively. Our concern was preventing spread to neighbouring homes. It was a difficult fire because it had spread to the attic of the house, and because it was fully involved, it was difficult to knock down.”

An engine from West Kelowna was also called in as backup, and while they know the fire started at the back of the house, it was unknown a day later whether it originated in or outside the home.

“No one really noticed (the flames) until it was at the flashover point. Once that happens, everything in the house would have been on fire,” said Craig.

It was the second blaze Peachland crews fought within hours on Monday – a small grass fire started on a property up MacKinnon road, destroying a nearby shed (check out the video on the Peachland View Facebook page).

“There was a lot of fuel load around that shed, but it was a pretty quick knockdown,” said Craig, who couldn’t recall fighting two fires in one day, outside fire season.

“Hopefully this isn’t a sign of the season to come.”

And despite unsubstantiated rumours on local online pages, he has no reason to believe these recent fires - including the one on Somerset Ave Easter weekend, are related. The fires do however, serve as a reminder of what we can do to protect our homes, just in case the worst happens.

“In general, you need to firesmart your home,” said Craig, explaining that keeping a perimeter of ten metres around your house free from acccelerants and hanging branches is ideal.

“Make it ember safe. It’s the transfer of embers that puts your property at risk, so get the TRAFFIC WAS STALLED along Trepanier and Hwy. 97 as fire pine needles off your roof, and check the out- crews battled the blaze.

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A fire doubles in size every minute, says Craig, and with our forest environment and typical dry spells, preparing for the worst is one of the best things you can do. He added that the two fires on Monday not only kept fire crews busy, “it also revealed that our training MLA Dan Ashton or staff will be is exactly where it should be.”

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She’s the one who carried you, cried for you (maybe she still does), and really, no one else will ever care for you quite like a mom.

We don’t all have one right now – some moms are no longer here, some never were, and others... well it can be complicated. And the caring part? As a child, it was never a thought. As a lippy teenager with full eye-roll effect, it was annoying. As an adult with kids of my own, I finally get it: My mom really does rule. She lived with me during my teenage years (anyone who knows me can imagine the horror), and she didn’t hold it against me when I grew into a better-mannered adult. My mom stayed home when my two younger sisters and I were kids and teens. While it always seemed things were magically taken care of at home, it was my mom, doing literally everything (Dad is pretty great too, but we’ll wait for June).

She volunteered at our school, she drove us to everything (we lived in the country, so everything was a drive), and she always, always, always had our backs. Still does. I can safely say the reason I’m a writer is because of her. I had tonnes of books growing up and was an early reader as a result. In Grade 6, a publisher offered me a contract for a story my mom helped me write – I remember there was some kind of $5,000 fee so who knows what kind of opportunity it was, but we definitely declined. In junior high, she started a newspaper at our school. I forget what it was called, but she and my dad had a friend who was (still is) a national journalist and she came to our school to talk newspapers. Maybe it was then I fell in love. The newspaper folded after a lesson in defamation (some older girls wanted to rate classmates on attributes most important to preteen girls). In high school, I was a terrible student, with the marks to match. I was always good at writing though, and it got me by.

As it turned out, my bad grades and poor attendance had me facing somewhat limited options in Grade 12. Fortunately, Calgary’s Mount Royal College journalism program only required a 65% average, and I was in. This wasn’t, however, due to large effort on my part. Somehow, without nagging and prodding (but I’m sure there was a lot of frustration on her part), I attended my first semester of classes. It kind of took off from there, and finally, I felt I wasn’t such a slacker anymore. I don’t know who was happier when I got my first byline at a major daily newspaper. My mom, without me realizing it at the time, had set things up and made it possible for me to find the thing I was meant to do. If I wasn’t a writer, I honestly don’t know what other kind of employable skill I would have. She never told me to work harder, she never used words that stung to make her point. She was – and still is, always there. My mom is the type of person who will ask you how your day is going, and as you prattle on, she’s not distracted or doing something else. She’s fully

present, she remembers what you’re up to, and although she’s not huge in doling out advice, her example is something I really try to carry with me, for my two kids. I try to be patient and present and I tell my kids often how awesome they’re doing at life – I also tell them when they’re not.

I’m definitely not the mom that my mom was to me. I’m not a good cook. I can barely keep up with my PAC responsibiliies at the school, and I’m not a super-keen soccer mom with the minivan and the fresh fruit. I haven’t baked cookies in two years. My husband works from home, and he’s usually the one making dinner and ferrying kids to soccer and Kung Fu and birthday parties. As I get more experienced at this mom thing, I realize we all do it differently, and that’s OK. If the standard you grew up with exceeds what you think you’re providing, it’s OK too. Conversely, if you know you’re doing better for your kids than what you grew up with, that’s super important too. We’re all doing our best here. So moms, here’s to the dream of sleeping in, breakfast in bed, and a day of leisure.

HAHAHA. Probably won’t happen, but however you’re spending your Mother’s Day – with your mom, remembering your mom, or if it’s just a regular old Sunday, take a second to say thanks to the woman who raised you. She was trying her best, too.

MY FAVOURITE PICTURE of my favourite Momma, Rosemary Enevold, enjoying a couple years of serenity before she had me.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Noise is a problem, but bumps won’t help on Beach Ave.

SPEED BUMP DEBATE: Beach Ave is free of traffic here, but maybe speed bumps are best for when it’s busy? Or would it just make more noise from bikes slowing down then hitting the throttle. That’s what this reader thinks.

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Dear Editor, In reference to a ‘Letter to the Editor’ in the May 3, 2019 edition of the Peachland View, Theresa C. Miller asserts that (and I quote) “The idea that speed bumps or speed humps increase noise is totally ludicrous!

Again, I have to ask how dumb do they think Peachlanders are?”

I agree with you that noise levels are a problem on Beach Avenue. The main noisemakers are Harleys with modified exhaust pipes, often with straight pipes and no mufflers at all. These motorcycles REALLY bark loudly when the bike is accelerating. So Theresa, if speedbumps were installed, the riders would slow down for the speed bump and then immediately crank on the throttle to get back up to their chosen cruising speed. Thus, speedbumps would indeed greatly contribute to the vehicular noise problem on Beach Avenue.

-Rod Irwin, Peachland

A View reader recently let our editor know about some new xeriscaping outside the District of Peachland planning department, and at the south entrance to town. Director of Community Services Cheryl Wiebe says the metal installations – cattails – were designed and constucted by her staff to add some character to the xeriscaping that replaced the rose bushes and other plants that weren’t as drought tolerant. KRISTEN FRIESEN PHOTOS

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THEY DID AWESOME!: These Grade 3 students from Peachland Elementary had a big day last week. The Expo of Awesome was held at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan Campus, and more than 1,000 kids took part. The Peachland group were the EZ Robot experts, showing other kids (even high school kids!) how to program and use these robots to do a variety of tasks.

Their classmates weren’t left behind, as they livestreamed part of the day back to the school. Shown here, from the left, is Savannah Nichol, Julius Sims, Dylan Mingo, Hudson Mendez, and Amber Hartwell, the school’s technology leader and learning commons teacher. The second row of kids, from left, is Vanessa Hilland, Callan Friesen and Wyatt Kostur. At the front is Liam Major.

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You’ll have your first chance to count the bats coming out of the Visitor Centre next week. BEEPS – the Bat Education and Ecological Protection Society, is hosting an evening of activities Thursday May 16. It’s part of the valley-wide Meadowlark Festival, an annual event that takes place in communities who want to encourage people to take time, stop and enjoy nature.

There will be children’s activities planned at the Visitor’s Centre starting at 6 p.m. And at 7 p.m., everyone is invited to meet at the interpretive trail, just past the washrooms off Beach Ave., by Todd’s

LAST YEAR’S FESTIVAL was well-attended, and organizers of this year’s Meadowlark event hope for the same this Thursday, May 16.

PHOTO COURTESY BEEPS RV park. There, a guide will take participants on a tour of the bat houses placed strategically about. A biologist will also be on hand to answer questions.

“This is one of our annual fundraisers,” says BEEPS president Darlene Hartford, who estimates that if the weather stays warm, there could be as many

as 400 bats coming out of the visitor centre at dusk, once the walk wraps up. Tickets for the Meadowlark event are available at meadowlarkfestival.ca.

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THEY’LL BE WATCHING: Peachland’s community policing volunteers, the Peachland Lions and Braintrust Canada want to see more kids wearing helmets when on their bikes, scooters and skateboards. The joint program – also supported by the District of Peachland, will have these volunteers patrolling town, and giving out helmets and other treats to kids who are showing safe behaviour. Those without helmets – or ones in poor condition, may luck out and get a new one! Pictured in the back at left is Gary Brooks of the Peachland Lions, Magda Kapp from Braintrust Canada, and in the front row is Al Blessin (left) and Gary Hedge of Peachland Community Policing. Watch out for these guys, they’ll have plenty of “tickets” to hand out this summer!

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WHEN TREES FALL: They get cleaned up... and provide life

for future trees. That’s what’s happening on Beach Ave., across from the Gasthaus where a couple weeks ago, the wind was too much for a pair of older trees. According to the District of Peachland, the root structure will remain after the larger debris is taken away. The roots will continue to provide protection and nutrients, and as they rot, the nutrients will benefit the new trees that will be planted there soon. Some of the material from the old trees will remain on the beach, as a biologist advised they’re good for fish and bird habitat, as well as a food source.

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District honours the best of Peachland at awards night KRISTEN FRIESEN EDITOR

Some of the best people live in Peachland, and last Friday, many of them were all in the same room. The 40th annual Spirit of Peachland Awards recognize citizens who go above and beyond when it comes to volunteerism, leadership and community spirit. Here are this year’s winners:

Excellence in Community Inclusion: Len Nuttall

Since November of 2017, Len has been a dedicated transport driver with the Peachland Wellness Centre. He contributed more than 275 volunteer hours last year, driving clients to various appointments and social outings.

Excellence in Volunteerism: John and Betty MacNicholl

They’re relatively new to Peachland, but this husband and wife team has done a lot for the local Legion. They’ve organized a variety of fundraisers, helping pay for the building’s new roof and upgrades to the kitchen, as well as helping at the World of Wheels’ beer garden and meat draws. They also sit on the Legion’s executive board.

Excellence in Community Building: The Sarsons Family

Linda, Ernie Sr., Leanne and Ernie Jr. are well known for their work on behalf of the Peachland Ambassadors. Over the past seven years, they’ve revitalized the program, creating opportunities for local young people to be more involved in the community. You’ll see these young ladies at pretty much every event in town, helping out with a smile.

Excellence in the Arts: The Art Gallery volunteers.

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awards were handed out last Friday to some very deserving individuals. Dave and Beverley Winter, seen here in their Christmas-themed house during the holidays, won the Community Spirit award, while Dave Oakley (in the blue shirt, below) and Chris King (to the left of Mayor Fortin), were recognized for the excellent work in outdoor education.

TOP PHOTO: FILE PHOTO, BOTTOM PHOTO COURTESY CHERYL WIEBE, DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND

There’s almost 65 of them, and together they greeted 10,500 visitors to the gallery in 2018. They keep it running seven days a week during the summer (six days a week during the shoulder season), and do everything from sell tickets, acting as information guides, help prepare exhibits and serve refreshments during events.

Excellence in Leadership: Eldon Kerbes

A longtime volunteer with the Peachland Lions, Peachland Council and the Scarecrow Festival, Eldon is also president of the Peachland Pier Group. Faced with what some thought were astronomical costs, he guided the group through the sea of government, engineering and construction rules and regulations to see the project – which officially opens this weekend – to completion.

Excellence in Community Spirit: Dave and Beverley Winter

When you think of Christmas in Peachland, whose house comes to mind? Probably the Winter’s. For 11 years, they’ve opened their home to locals, adorning it with more than a dozen trees and every imaginable kind of Christmas decoration.

There’s a ‘Winter Family Railroad’ in the basement, and Beverley’s miniature dollhouses are something to see, too. Dave also helps set up the Christmas village at the Visitor’s Centre.

Excellence in Outdoor Education: Chris King and Dave Oakley

Since starting the Peachland Outdoors Club, these two Peachlanders have helped promote and improve our natural amenities. They were instrumental in establishing the popular Gladstone hiking trail, and helped the Visitor’s Centre create a local trail map, in addition to maintaining various local trails.

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HERE’S MORE AWARDS: Judy Bedford, above, receives her Citizen of the Year award (from left) Mayor Cindy Fortin, Councillors

Pam Cunningham, Keith Fielding, Patrick Van Minsel and Mike Kent. Below, Jordan Craig gets his Youth Citizen of the Year award ALL PHOTOS COURTESY KCL PHOTOGRAPHY / DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND.

OTHERS WERE RECOGNIZED too, including Peachland Fire

and Rescue Service’s Dennis Mack, for his 40 years of service, as well as members of Peachland’s Community Policing.

Unsung Hero: Wendy Takenaka

For more than ten years, Wendy has been an active volunteer with the Peachland Ambassadors, Peachland Recreation, and her church’s Sunday school.

While she loves to put her artistic side to use, especially when there’s a pageant or community function to celebrate, she’s also ready to help in any way needed. She’s inspired her children to do the same – two of her children have been recognized with Youth Citizen of the Year awards.

Lifetime Service: Marjory Gove

A volunteer with the Peachland Wellness Centre since 2004, Marjory does everything from answer phones, greet visitors, organize transportation, and maintains volunteer and program statistics. When she’s not busy at the Wellness Centre, she finds time to help at the local Bargain Bin, where she’s volunteered for ten years; four of those as board director.

Green Citizen of the Year: Rick Ingram and Janice Liebe

They live in a zero-carbon home that uses a combination of solar energy and LED lighting, they drive an electric car, and are obviously passionate about the environment. Rick and Janice participate in local environmentally-aware events, and are committed to mitigating climate change through activism and awareness.

Councillor’s Award of Merit: Vince Boyko

Vince is Peachland’s unofficial sound guy, providing his video expertise to council meetings, and helping out at everything from the Glow Run, to Canada Day, Christmas Light Up, and even at the civic awards. He’s also a regular volunteer at the Peachland Wellness Centre, the Visitor Centre, and the Chamber of Commerce. He also may or may not be close personal friends with the Easter Bunny, who always shows up in Peachland every spring.

Mayor’s Award of Merit: Sharon Hallberg

A longtime supporter of affordable housing for seniors in Peachland, Sharon is a big reason why our town has a brand new seniors’ building, which opened earlier this year, right across from the community centre. She served on both the initial Mayor’s Task

Force on Seniors Housing, and the Seniors Support Society, serving as the support society’s president.

Sharon was also very active in engaging politicians and local groups on the project. Even when she moved to Penticton, she didn’t ask for mileage or compensation for her time.

Youth Citizen of the Year: Jordan Craig

A junior firefighter with the Peachland Fire and Rescue Service, Jordan can often be found helping behind the scenes. Whether it’s at the Rubber Ducky Race, Canada Day, or the Christmas Light Up, he helps set up equipment, cleans up after, and is rumoured to be close friends with Sparky the Fire Dog. He also helps flood the community ice rink and helps BEEPS with the removal of bat guano from the Visitor Centre’s attic. He’s always enthusiastic and eager to take on a task.

Citizen of the Year: Judy Bedford

No stranger to volunteerism in Peachland, Judy Bedford had a particularly successful year in her role at the local food bank. She worked to get a $100,000 grant from Food Banks BC, which she used to purchase commercial fridge and freezer units, stainless steel tables, and a refrigerated truck to increase the ability to collect and deliver fresh produce and supplies to local residents in need. She provides cooking workshops for food bank clients, and spends her Christmas delivering food and gifts to local children, parents and seniors who would otherwise go without.

Judy and her husband Wed were awarded Citizen of the Year back in 1994, making this the first time someone has won this honour twice.

Special Anniversaries

Five couples were also honoured by the District of Peachland at the ceremony. Harold and Sharilyn Crook and Neil and Diane Ogg received a certificate and a plant commemorating their 50th wedding anniversaries. Larry and Rhoda Weisgarber and Jerry and Sharon McPhee received the same in honour of their 60th wedding anniversaries, and Stan and Shirly Fedyk were recognized for their 70 years of marriage.

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GUEST COLUMN

Audio Books - a great way to read!

-Kilmeny MacMichael Kilmeny lives in Oliver and enjoys exploring the Okanagan Regional Library system’s collection of audiobooks. He finds he “reads” a lot more this way, and looks forward to sharing his reviews with readers.

Unravelling Oliver - written by Liz Nugent narrated by Sam O’Mahony, Roy McMillan, Tracy Keating, Steven Laverty, Stephen Hogan, Kevin Hely, Michele Moran and Kathy O’Brien Audiobook runs 6 hours 49 minutes. Book and e-Book also available at library.

As you may have guessed from the audiobook narrator’s names, this book is set in Ireland (and written by an Irish writer.) Who is the Oliver of the title, and why has he attacked his wife? The forces that have fed Oliver’s cruelty and cunning are slowly revealed. The story is told from many different, recurring viewpoints, as Oliver, the people in his family, and the people who have changed the course of his life work their way towards an answer. The book leaves open the question – would Oliver have become a different person given a different upbringing, or was Oliver just “born bad?”

Unravelling Oliver won the Best Crime Novel award at the 2014 Bord Gais Energy Irish Book Awards.

The Real Michael Swann – Written by Bryan Reardon Narrated by Will Damron

Audiobook runs 9 hours 43 minutes, E-book and book also available at library.

A thriller novel told from two points of view, that of a man who suffers a head injury during a (fictional) terrorist attack on New York’s Penn Station, and can not remember who he is, and a woman (Julia Swann) who is desperate to find her husband, Michael, as she fears he was in Penn Station at the time of the attack. Their search for the truth is interspersed with Julia’s memories of the romance and marriage between her and her husband, and her concerns for the health of their relationship. There are unexpected plot developments, and a twist ending. Unfortunately, this novel seemed a bit longer then necessary and in it’s striving to be timely came across as a bit blatantly political, however for the most part it keeps your attention.

The Color of Bee Larkham’s Murder - written by Sarah J. Harris and

narrated by Huw Parmenter.

Audiobook runs 11 hours 52 minutes. Book and E-Book also available.

Sometimes overly twee, but very imaginative. This is a mystery told from the stand point of an English autistic boy with face blindness and synaesthesia. He can not recognise people’s faces but he sees their voices and all other sounds in swirls and patterns and clouds of colour. Something terrible has happened to his new neighbour and the wild parakeets he loves. Our unusual hero is certain he and his single father are responsible. This is beautifully written, and well narrated, with Huw Pamenter able to perform in several voices and successfully draw the audience into the unique worldview of this young teenager. While the hero of this book is a teenager, and the story would likely be suitable for many teenage readers, it is an adult literary novel, not a children’s story.

Welsh-McIntyre Carol Lynne 1957-2019

Celebration OF LIFE

A Celebration of Life luncheon for Robert (Bob) Detwiller will be held on June 1st 2019, 2 pm-4 pm at the Clements farm

The family invites all those who knew him

In the afternoon of May the 4th 2019, Carol Lynne Welsh-McIntyre passed away at the age of 62. She was born in Edmonton in 1957 and lived in Fort McMurray for many years where she raised her children. She moved to Peachland in 2010 where she met and lived with her loving partner John Howse. She loved Mexico, where she had a condo and spent much of her time. She was well known for her kindness, generosity and zest for life. She is survived by her partner John, her daughters Candace and Amber and her grandchildren.

Carol’s life will be celebrated at the Edgewater Pub on Saturday May 11th at 7:00 pm.

Please join us for a drink in her honour.

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Local Events and Activities: Send the information for your Peachland event to admin@peachlandview.com Peachland Little Theatre - presents “Parlor Games”; a comedy

by J.C. Wall. May 10 & 11 at 7 pm. Matinees, May 11 & 12 at 3 pm. All performances will be held at 4th Street Place. Tickets - Adult $15, children 12 & under $10. Tickets available at Peachland Pharmacy, UPS Westbank as well as tickets still available at the door. For more information www.peachlandlittletheatre.ca 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.

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Peachland Art Gallery - “What Is That?” The next show at the Peachland Art Gallery runs from April 6 to May 12 and displays abstract art and photography.

The Peachland Sowers and Growers - present a talk on how to exhibit roses by international Rose Show judge, Danielle Scott on Wednesday, May 15 at 7 pm in the basement of St. Margaret’s Church on 4th St. Bring all your questions and a friend to this free event in preparation for the 9th annual Rose Show and Tea on June 15.

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

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre

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6:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre

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PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5)

11 am-12 pm, 4th Street Place

ZUMBA GOLD

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TUESDAYS FITNESS ROOM

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

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PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5)

Every Third Tuesday of the month, by Appointment.

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NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING

8-9 am 50+ Activity Center

11:30 am-12:30 pm, Feb 25 March 18 & 25s.

No Sessions March 4 & 11 Peachland Wellness Ctr

CARPET BOWLING

COMPUTER LITERACY

SENIORS STRETCH & STRENGTH

11-11:45 am 4th Street Place AA 12-1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB

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

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50+ Activity Ctre

6-7 pm, the Little Schoolhouse

YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6-8 pm, 4th St Place

LIONS DEN MEETING

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

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP

7 pm, Peachland Museum

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THURSDAYS

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church

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

WELLNESS CIRCLE

SUPPORT GROUP

COFFEE GROUP

10:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre, every 2nd & 4th Wed, Drop-ins Welcome

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

AYURVEDA YOGA

11 am-12 pm, 4th Street Place

PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1-3 pm, Community Centre

CONTRACT BRIDGE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

SUNSHINE SINGERS

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1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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

1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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

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1-3 pm, Community Centre

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9-10 am, 4th Street Place

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PICKLEBALL DROP IN PICKLEBALL DROP IN

(all levels) 7:45-9:30 pm, Community Centre

TWEEN DINNER NIGHT

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4:30-5:30 pm, 4th Street Place

SPIN, CORE, STRETCH

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

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

(6-7 years) 5:30-6:30 pm, Registered Community Centre

BARGAIN BIN

9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church

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CARPET BOWLING

10 am, uhjynbv 50+ Activity Centre

MEAT DRAW

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

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

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

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

SUNDAYS

8-9 am, Community Centre

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

INDOOR WALKING

FITNESS ROOM

50+ FITNESS

SUNDAY BREAKFAST

9:15 am, $5 Drop in.

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50+ Activity Centre

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

PEACHLAND UNITED

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TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS

Service: 10 am, United Church

9-10 am, 4th Street Place

9:15 am, $2 Drop in Peachland Legion. Hosted by Peachland Wellness Ctre.

Beginners welcome

9:15-10 am, Commmunity Centre

10 am-12 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church

ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP

FREERIDE SPIN

10 am, St. Margaret’s Church

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PICKLEBALL (3.5)

THERAPEUTIC YOGA

IRON & SILK

CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME

10:45 am 50+ Activity Centre

ROTARY CLUB PEACHLAND

12-1:30 pm, Gasthaus Restaurant.

Everyone welcome AA 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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

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

5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre

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PICKLEBALL (2.5-3.5) 12-2 pm, Community Centre

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11:45 am-12:45 pm, 4th Street Place

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

10 am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank

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

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EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE

10-11 am, Community Centre

10:30 am-12:30 pm, Community Centre

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MINI KICKERS SOCCER

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

6-8 pm, 4th St Place

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS

8-9 am, Community Centre

MEAT DRAW

MINI KICKERS SOCCER

6-7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME

10-11 am, Community Centre

10 am, 50+ Activity Ctre

WOOD CARVERS

CLOG DANCING

THERAPEUTIC YOGA

6-7 pm Community Centre

7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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

8 am, $5 Drop in 10 am-11:30 am, 2nd and 4th 50+ Activity Centre Wed. of each month BARGAIN BIN Peachland Wellness Ctre 9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church DEMENTIA CAREGIVER

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

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

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY

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

MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE

6-7 pm at the Little Schoolhouse

YOUTH BOXING CLUB

9:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre

FREERIDE SPIN

9:15-10 am, Community Centre

PICKLEBALL DROP IN

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

STRETCH, BALANCE & CORE

Everyone over 19 years is welcome!

Membership not required.

Friday May 24th at 6 pm

FITNESS ROOM

INDOOR WALKING

Hot Dogs, and other goodies are available for sale

Potluck

WEDNESDAYS

Camp, Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance and Earth First Kids Club to explore how trees live, help plant trees, make and cook on the fire. Bring the whole family, gloves, water and your lunch. For more information contact Lee Humphries @Gr8acreekcamp@hotmail.com “It’s A Fine Line,” the next show - at the Peachland Art Gallery runs from May 18 to June 23 and showcases the work of The Fabricators, a group of 14 South Okanagan fibre artists with a 20-year history competing and exhibiting. Join us for the opening reception on May 18 from 12-3 pm.

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

MEAT DRAW

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

LADIES COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

PICKLEBALL (3.75+)

1-3 pm, Community Centre

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH

2-4 pm, Community Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) LEGO TIME (ALL AGES)

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The Wellness Centre is here for your mental health The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has proclaimed May 13-May 19 Mental Health Week.

The theme this year is #GetLoud about what mental health really is. According to the World Health Organization, mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stress of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.

Good mental health is about having a sense of purpose, developing strong relationships, feeling connected to our communities and enjoying life.

(CMHA). The Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC) offers a wide range of programs and services designed to connect people, foster strong relationships and provide a sense of connection to the community through support, education, information, referral and outreach. Everyone is invited to take part in the Monday Morning Ladies’ Coffee, Ladies’ and Mens’ Coffee and Cards, the Wellness Circle, Tai Chi, the Friendly Visitor service – just to name a few.

PWC also offers people an opportunity to connect with and make a difference in their community through volunteering. Research has shown that there is evidence volunteer work promotes psychological well-being by helping people to feel more socially connected. Volunteers are currently needed for our transportation service, Sunday Morning Breakfast Program and Admin Support.

For more information on the many programs and services offered through PWC or if you are interested in volunteering please contact us at 250-767-0141 or better yet drop in to see us in the cute little house on 5th Street (4426-5th St) where the coffee is always on! Office hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

PEACHLAND WELLNESS CENTRE offers a wide variety of programs that foster good mental health.

It’s coming up roses, with international expert set to speak in Peachland

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Roses will be a popular gift this coming Mother’s Day. Through history, the Rose has been a prominent flower.

The ancient city of Rhodes is the Greek word for roses. England was embroiled in the War of Roses in the 15th century.

Scottish poet, Robbie Burns immortalized the flower in his poem, My Love is Like a Red Red Rose.

Rose bushes can be seen in various gardens around Peachland. Leaves are appearing and soon the colourful blooms will dot the community.

The Peachland Sowers and Growers will be presenting a talk on growing and exhibiting roses on Wednesday, May 15 at 7 pm. in the lower hall of St. Margaret’s Church on 4th Street. The club is fortunate in having international rose show judge, Danielle Scott as the presenter. This will be in prepara-

tion for the 9th Annual Rose Show and Tea which will be held in the 50 Plus Activity Centre on June 15.

Danielle will give hints on caring and nurturing roses as well as how to make them look their best. She is happy to answer any questions on exhibiting roses and what she will be looking for when judging the entries. The Rose Show schedule/catalogue will be available for those wishing to take part in the show.

Whether you are interested in exhibiting your roses or just want to learn more about them, you are encouraged to bring a friend. The event is free.

Refreshments will be served after the talk. Please use the back entrance to access the lower church hall.

-Phyllis Papineau, Peachland Sowers and Growers

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