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• The district’s current travel and expense policy that covers what councillors can charge to the district will remain unchanged. This is after Councillor Terry Condon brought up the issue as a notice of motion in council chambers during the May 14 meeting. The issue arose when his expense claim revolving around what he pays for car insurance was rejected. “Unfortunatley, it raised some emotional issues that perhaps was never intended,” he said. “All I’m looking for is a means of at least considering something that was not prescribed on the list that’s included in the FIN-210 (the name of the policy), whether or not that’s my using the words I’ve suggested here, or by including in the policy a mechanism for appeal to council. I really don’t mind what the solution is, I just think that there should be an opportunity for something beyond what is listed to be included.” His notice of motion called for all reasonable expenses to be included in the present policy. In a staff report to council May 24, District of Peachland CAO Elsie Lemke said the concern with adding a clause such as ‘all reasonable expenses’ is that it doesn’t provide clarity “with respect to allowances and expenses that are considered acceptable for staff and council to claim. There’s no indication as to in who’s opinion a claim for expenses would be considered reasonable, which leaves the policy open to interpretation.” With the exception of Councillors Keith Fielding and Terry Condon, the rest of the councillors agreed the present policy – which includes a miscellaneous category for expenses, is sufficient. • The mesh fencing that will contain Peachtree development’s marketing information and local artwork during construction will go up after all. Mayor Cindy Fortin used a section of the community charter to bring the issue back to council, after Peachtree’s fencing proposal was rejected during the May 14 council meeting. Councillors Keith Fielding, Terry Condon and Pete Coolio voted against it on the 14th. Councillor Mike Kent was absent from that meeting. Although the mesh fencing is bigger than
what the current signage bylaw allows, district staff had recommended a variance be accepted, provided it doesn’t interfere with traffic sightlines for those turning at Beach Ave and 4St. A report on that has since been received by the district, and technical details will be further ironed out through the permit process. “I wanted to bring this back because I felt maybe we were a little too hasty and I wanted to check out the sightlines for more information,” said Mayor Cindy Fortin, noting sightline concerns were one of the biggest reasons for opposing the plan. “It didn’t seem to be as bad as stated,” she said. Other councillors agreed with the plan, saying the fencing is similar to other residential construction sites found in Kelowna, for example. Councillors Fielding, Condon and Coolio voted against the proposal again. Coolio said he’s opposedbecause of the emphasis on the advertising material that will appear on the fencing, while Fielding said it makes “nonsense” of the current signage bylaw. The fencing is expected to stay in place during Peachtree’s construction, at 5760 and 5766 Beach Ave. Construction is expected to last anywhere from 18 months to two years.
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We’re all worried about wildfires, and Peachland Mayor Cindy Fortin says a recently announced provincal grant will go a long way in preventing risk to local properties. “The threat of wildfires is a real concern for Peachland residents, and being proactive is of utmost importance for the protection of our community and its citizens,” said Fortin of the $100,000 grant from the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM). The money will assist our local fire department with their community wildfire protection plan, FireSmart demonstrations, and in getting the message out to our citizens about what they can do to mitigate the risk to their own properties. Fire Chief Dennis Craig says to stay tuned for demonstrations, recognition projects and a community wildfire preparedness day. “With these new funds, we can take wildfire resiliency in Peachland to the next level. Forest mitigation alone doesn’t help if the homes are not FireSmart,” he said, explaining that keeping dead brush, branches and other flammable / ignition sources ten metres away from your house is essential in eliminating the chance of embers igniting your home. “Now is the time to make the homes and properties in Peachland ember-safe,” he said.
• Councillors said they strongly oppose proposed forestry work that may take place in Peachland’s watershed. They placed several conditions on the BC Timber Sales Referral should it be accepted, including the use of best management practices, restrictions on logging truck traffic, and confirmation that there will be no impact on water quality, among other concerns.
WHERE THERE’S SMOKE: A $100,000 grant from the UBCM will help Peachland firefighters with a number of prevention initiatives this year. FILE PHOTO
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“Thanks for your patience” Hardy Falls is open at last
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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
The 2019 Property Tax notices have now been mailed. If you do not receive your notice by mid-June, please call the District office at (250) 767-2647. If your property has been sold, please forward the tax notice to the purchaser or to the District office. To avoid penalty, payment MUST be received by the District office on or before July 2, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
AVOID LINEUPS AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE Payments can be made by mail, postdated cheque, through online banking and tele-banking. If paying Property Taxes at a participating financial institution, please check with financial institution for bank cut off times to avoid penalty. Payments must be received by The District of Peachland on or before the due date to avoid penalty. Postmarks and bank stamps are not accepted as proof of payment date. The account number for online banking is the last 8 digits of the Roll number printed on your tax notice at the top right corner of your tax bill. Other methods of payment include cash, cheque, money orders or Interac payments. There is a drop slot at the District Office main door if you wish to drop your payment off after hours. Either method you choose, please allow enough time for payment to reach the District office by the due date of July 2, 2019. Allow 5 business days for electronic payments. Please note: CREDIT CARDS are not accepted.
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The trail is fixed, hazardous trees have been removed, and two new bridges are in place. It was a $175,000 repair job, completed more than two years after record flooding destroyed parts of the park, at the south end of Peachland. “We appreciate the patience everyone has shown in the time it’s taken to get Hardy Falls open again,” says RDCO board chair Gail Given. The park is extremely popular, she says - more than 34,000 people walked the Hardy Falls trail in 2016, the year before the floods. That’s more than 90 visitors a day. PHOTO COURTESY RDCO
Home Owner Benefit. The regular grant may reduce your taxes up to $770; the additional grant may reduce your taxes up to $1,045. If the property is your principal residence, you may qualify for the N & R Home Owner Grant. Your principal residence is defined as the place you live in, and from where you conduct your daily affairs (for example, pay your bills, file your income tax returns, receive your mail, and have a telephone listing). Even if your taxes are paid by your mortgage company, the N & R Home Owner Grant application must still be completed and submitted to the District office. Any property tax payment or N & R Home Owner Grant claim not received by 4:00 PM on July 2, 2019 is subject to the 10% late penalty. The N & R Home Owner Grant application must be completed and submitted to the District office each year to receive the grant.
CLAIM YOUR N & R HOME OWNER GRANT ONLINE You can now claim your N & R Home Owner Grant online on the District of Peachland website. All you need is your roll number and your Access Code, which are printed on the top right of your Property Tax Bill. Go to: www.peachland.ca/online-services Click on the Online Services Portal at bottom of page and click on Claim Home Owner Grant button. Enter your Folio/Roll Number (318 is already entered) and your Access Code. Click on Claim Home Owner Grant button. The 2019 Home Owner Grant Application will open. Fill in the required information to complete your Home Owner Grant Application. When complete click on Claim button at bottom of page for confirmation, make note of your confirmation number and/or print a copy of the confirmation page.
THE PROPERTY TAX DEFERMENT PROGRAM The Property Tax Deferment Program is a loan program that allows the resident property owner to defer all or part of their current property taxes providing they are 55 years or older, a surviving spouse, or disabled as defined by Regulation. An applicant must have a minimum of 25% equity in their home. Second residences, such as summer cottages or rental properties, do not qualify for tax deferment. Information brochures and application forms are available at the District Office or visit the Provincial website at www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/individuals/Property_Taxes/Property_Tax_Deferment/ptd.htm
FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN PROPERTY TAX DEFERMENT PROGRAM The Families with Children Property Tax Deferment Program, introduced in the 2011 tax year, is the option available to assist families during those years when household costs can be the highest. It is a loan program that allows you to defer all, or part of, the annual property taxes on your home. To qualify, you must be financially supporting a dependent child under age 18 and meet certain requirements, including and maintaining a minimum equity of 15% of the current BC Assessment value, after deducting the upper limit of all outstanding mortgages, lines of credit and other charges on your home (other appraised values are not accepted). Information brochures and application forms are available at the District Office or visit the website at: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/property-taxes/annual-property-tax/defer-taxes/families-children-program
TAX PREPAYMENT PLAN Would you like to set money aside for your 2020 property taxes? The Property Tax Prepayment Plan could be for you! This program offers a convenient method of paying your taxes in advance. The plan starts July 15th and continues to May 15th, 2020. When you join the prepayment plan, your monthly installment will be automatically deducted from your bank account. Interest is paid monthly on credit balances at a rate set by the Province (prime less 2%). The Tax Prepayment Plan automatically renews every year starting in July. Application forms are available at the District office or online at www.peachland.ca/cms/wpattachments/wpID205atID1116.pdf
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in the attic?), but as the doors and windows were being opened, it started to fade. At this point, I felt really dumb. “I swear, it’s not because it’s a slow news day!” I told them, before thanking them for their time. I grabbed my laptop and left, not really wanting to Something stinks at the Peachland View. As you clear whatever assumptions come your way because of work from the office for the rest of the day. On Monday morning, I gave Peachland fire chief Dennis Craig that statement, I’ll clarify: On Sunday, when I opened the front door to our little house/office, I was greeted with an alarm and a a call. Anthony was the duty commander that day, and he did not once make me feel like an idiot. smell that I couldn’t quite place. “We’d absolutely rather you It wasn’t quite that rotten egg call than not call,” said Craig. smell that’s a dead giveaway for “We have the equipment to natural gas, but it was strong respond to these calls, and espeenough that I decided to lock cially with gas, you really don’t the door again and ponder the want to take any chances.” situation. Should I call Fortis? OK, then. Lesson learned. If Or is this really not a big deal? you smell something off, or if I considered the worst-case scesomething doesn’t seem right, nario (because that’s where my never hesitate to make that call. mind usually goes), and decidThe pros at Fortis and our loed that with a bunch of people cal fire department are willing around enjoying their Sunday, to help, and they’d much rather I would feel terrible if our offind the call is for naught than fice exploded or something. So to discover an unconscious edI called Fortis, and the frienditor on the floor of the View ly dispatcher told me someone (again, worst-case scenario). would be on their way.....soon. On Monday, Henry from It’s hard to quantify that, unPeachland-based Bug Sense derstandably, and even though arrived at the View. By this she told me to stay at the office time, the smell was there, to wait for a worker, I still had but definitely muted. After a photos to take, so off I went. An thorough inspection of our hour and a half later, Fortis was property (which he did for free), still on their way, and I was gethe couldn’t find anything. Are ting antsy. Who wants to hang outside their possibly gas-filled HAPPY IT’S OK: Our little View house is safe, after last week’s Sunday we that messy? I don’t think so, and we’re still stumped. But the workplace on a sunny Sunday afternoon action. KRISTEN FRIESEN PHOTO air is clear now, and you’re welafternoon? That’s when I saw one of Peachland’s firefighters backing his vehicle up at the fire come to visit our sour gas-free office for all your newspapering needs. hall. Maybe he has some advice for me? And once again, this goes to show we live in a town with some I explained the situation, and Anthony was able to give me some advice. I went back to my car, parked across the street from the pretty great people. Speaking of which, Peachland Elementary PAC is hosting its anView, and watched as minutes later, firefighters started to appear at the hall. They hopped on Pumper 21, and seconds later, it was nual school carnival this coming Thursday, June 6 from 4 - 7 p.m. at the school. As one of the volunteers, it’s been the best year yet parked in front of the View. There’s some lead-up here, and I have to tell you, it’s a little in terms of the positive energy and involvement from the commuanti-climatic. Anthony and his team brought in equipment that nity. To name a few, The Lions, the Rotary, Community Policing, detects gas, and no readings were found. But the alarm, one of the Peachland Rec, Bosley’s, the local public library, BEEPS, Vantagefirefighters discovered, was a battery backup unit for one of our One Credit Union, our fire fighters and many more are all invited. computers. And the smell? Well, that remains a mystery. By this Rumour has it Mayor Cindy Fortin may even brave the dunk tank time, the Fortis guy had shown up, and even on his hands and at 5:30. Everyone is welcome to take part in games, crafts, food, knees on our office floor, he couldnt ‘detect where the smell was music and fun. All proceeds are going to our playground fund. Have a great week, all! coming from. We all agreed it was bad (perhaps a dead rat or bird
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View editor owes Councillor Condon an apology, says colleague Dear Editor, Given that you chose to include Mr. Jim Briden’s letter in last week’s Peachland View (May 24, Condon’s request a waste of staff time, reader says), it would appear that your editorial policy now permits the publishing of letters containing uninformed and inaccurate commentary on council debate, combined with insulting personal attacks. If that is not your current policy then I believe that you owe Councillor Condon an apology for having done so. - Councillor Keith Fielding, Peachland Editor’s note: The View’s editorial policy is in alignment with what you’ll find in the mainstream media, and in the case of Mr. Briden’s letter, it is well within BC’s defamation / libel law. The Letters to the Editor section is where readers can submit their thoughts on a variety of topics, provided it’s not defamatory and within the allotted word length. Council meetings are recorded and can be viewed online on the District of Peachland website.
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Fall Fair needs your help! A LUCKY SPOT? At least one Peachlander hopes so. Beach Ave resident Stu Mennie is hoping to reward whoever catches the first fish off the Ray Kandola Heritage Pier.
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Prize for first fish caught at pier Dear Editor: I am writing to detail a $50 cash prize I am offering for catching the first fish from our new pier. The offering is for people 16 years and younger (moms and dads are welcome to help!) To win, the fisher person must photograph the catch on the pier with a picture identifying it as either a Kokanee, or a Rainbow Trout – game fish,
not groundfish. I believe the legal size is currently 30 cm. (12 inches). Collect the photos, and take across the street to Ships A-Hoy Fish and Chips, 5860 Beach Ave for verification by their Fish “Experts.” First entry will collect $25, second $15, third $10. Look for more details posted on the pier. Good Luck! -Stu Mennie, Peachland
Thanks Rotary for a great bus trip Dear Editor, The Rotary Club’s presence can be seen around Peachland in such places as the pavilion, the pier and the outdoor fitness trail. But one endeavour which may not be well known is the Rotary’s senior bus trip, which this year took place on May 22. Initiated by Margaret Sinclair some 22 years ago, this carefully planned adven-
ture provides an outing for those who might not get out otherwise. The passengers included a 100 year old, 97 year old and a number in their 90s. Walkers were stowed away along with boxed lunches, and a supply of water. Two cars followed the bus in case someone fell ill. Stops along the way gave the seniors a chance to stretch their legs while taking in some
spectacular views and local colour. As always, Chris Scowen entertained with his “groaner” jokes. The traditional cake was served up at the Rotary Park in Summerland before returning to Peachland where each person received a carnation. Thank you, Rotary Club, for making us feel very special. -Phyllis Papineau, Peachland
Dear Editor, The Peachland Fall Fair will be 100, that’s right, ONE HUNDRED years old this fall!! That is a real accomplishment for a small town! It may not have quite the pizazz that the PNE or the CNE have, but the entries of all the exhibitors of fruit, flowers, vegetables, handicrafts, etc would not be out of place in the big fairs. We can be proud of them, and by the way, if you have never put anything into the fair, this is the year to do it. However, the Fall Fair needs some help. There is a major money crisis this year. Some grant monies were not received and the committee still hasn’t received word if it will get any funds from the municipality. Advertising, brochures, prizes still have to be paid for. We are happy to throw in a ten dollar contribution, and hereby challenge everyone in Peachland to do the same. (By the way,
there are a lot of entrants from West Kelowna so contributions would be welcome from them as well!). Contact Wayne Powers or any of the Fall Fair Committee members and your donation will be gratefully accepted. Let’s help make the 100th year a fabulous one! Just returned from the Annual Art Show and Sale at the Peachland Community Hall. It was fabulous as usual. There are just so many talented people in our community. Congratulations to you all for putting on a
great show! -Marilyn Dodd, Peachland
100 YEARS STRONG , but the Peachland fall fair committee could use more funding for this year’s event. FILE PHOTO
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at Peachland United Church
A MYSTERY SOLVED: Cheryl Murphy was one of the artists who took part in a neat part of last weekend’s art show and sale, hosted by the Peachland Art Group. Organizers divided a photograph into squares and each artist was given their own square to paint, without knowing what the big picture is. They were asked to bring their squares to the show, and worked together to assemble the puzzle to match the original photograph. There was plenty of other pieces to look at, live music, and food. The show is 59 years strong now! PHOTOS BY KRISTEN FRIESEN
Peachland United Church, like many congregations these days, faces a number of challenges including our financial stability. Despite these challenges we at PUC are vibrant, upbeat, energetic and enthusiastic about our ministry together. And we provide some incredible outreach within our Peachland community. If you joined us in worship you would find a very welcoming atmosphere, an inquisitiveness regarding biblical interpretation, prayerful and thoughtful reflection and at all times, the space to be yourself in a contemplative safe environment. In addition to providing a spiritual sanctuary, we have throughout our 107 year history played a caring role in supporting the many aspects of family life in an evolving Peachland. Today, the most visible of our outreach programs is the “Bargain Bin” located in the church’s lower level. This all-purpose thrift shop recently re-emerged from the 2017 Okanagan Lake flood to begin a new and bright chapter in its more than 20 year history as a much needed Peachland resource. This first rate low cost facility provides donated clothing and household goods to the public. It also supports other non-profit organizations such as Diabetes Canada, KGH, various women’s groups, the Boys and Girls Club, SPCA, other churches and missions, ReStore and the Wellness Centre. And it donates items such as eyeglasses and hearing aids to where they can do the most good. Our congregation sees itself as being an integral part of what makes Peachland a uniquely special place to live. We look forward to serving the spiritual, pastoral and outreach needs of our community for years to come. If you would like to assist in our ministry you may want to consider including Peachland United Church in your legacy decision making. Please contact Pastor Ian McLean at 250-767-2206 or ian@peachlandunited.ca if you have questions.
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Something to consider...
Leave aLegacy
It’s handed down from the past, with hopes of a bright future. And whether it’s a gift of personal property, money, a will or a bequest, a legacy is something that ideally, we’d all like to leave for future generations. According to the Canadian Association of Gift Planners, Strategic charitable giving is a focused and financially strategic approach to philanthropy that results in maximum benefits for both the charity and individual donor. Strategic charitable gift planning is a donor-centred process of planning current and future charitable gifts in a way that meets the donor’s philanthropic goals and balances personal, family and tax considerations.
creating something lasting What does it mean to leave a legacy? Leaving a legacy is a piece of you that is left behind that continues to care for and support people. In other words, a legacy is what you are remembered for! The best legacy that one can hope for is one of compassion, kindness and empathy. A legacy that inspires others to contribute to making the world a better place. The Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC) wants to help individuals in Peachland create their legacy. PWC is rooted in empathy and care with the goal of serv I saw myself as a relay runner. I ing the Peachland would take the baton and I would community to the run my leg of the race. And then fullest extent possiI’d pass the baton to someone else. ble. Making PWC a . . . Each generation tries to make part of your legacy progress knowing that what we do will allow you to leave is not going to be perfect. . . But, your stamp on Peachhopefully, we’ve run our leg of the land as it will enable race effectively – and the world’s PWC to continue to gotten a little bit better.” support hundreds – Barack Obama of community members. Your legacy will be enshrined in PWC history, commemorative art, media and documentation, never to be forgotten. Making PWC a part of your legacy will allow countless community members to enhance their quality of life. Our legacy and the impact that we have on people, communities and each other live on in the lives of those we touched. Leaving a legacy is one of the most important things we do. After all, “The goal is not to live forever; the goal is to create something that will.”
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When you leave a legacy you live forever
Help us support & empower Peachlanders
Who is a Gift Planner?
Gift Planners are leaders in Canada’s charitable community. They play key roles expanding the fundraising options available to charitable organizations. Gift Planners are impacting Canada’s philanthropic landscape in a meaningful way, providing current and prospective donors with new and innovative ways of achieving their philanthropic dreams. Gift Planners are experts with a unique body of knowledge regarding a range of giving options, such as bequests, gifts of securities, gifts of insurance. They are informed and conversant in the challenging technical aspects of the various giving vehicles and the potential financial benefits of each. Gift Planners embody or strive for a range of technical and enabling core competencies that reflect the skills, expertise and qualities essential for excellence in a complex philanthropic environment. Professional Advisors work in strategic charitable gift planning in the fields of accounting, law, insurance, financial planning, investment planning, providing philanthropic advice to their clients as current or prospective donors and to charitable organizations.
Why is Gift Planning so Important?
Gift Planning expands on traditional fundraising campaigns, enabling charities to raise funds, generate revenue more efficiently and attract and retain donors, while achieving an unparalleled return on investment. Gift Planning engages donors in the wonderful process of giving by encouraging donors to explore their ultimate dreams, their financial plans today and after death, and most importantly, their philanthropic goals and wishes. Gift Planning encourage donors to consider their lasting legacy as well as their current and final wishes, encouraging them to continually explore these issues, utilizing tools provided by charitable gift planners or professional advisors.
We would love to meet you!
Wellness includes
-Kayla Vrabic, PWC Summer Student
Professional Advisors
Come and join us for worship and fellowship Sunday mornings at 10 or drop by the Bargain Bin Wednesday – Saturday from 9:30 to 3:00.
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Code of Ethics
All members of CAGP are required to commit to and abide by a stringent Code of Ethics which outlines principles, guidelines and practices they will adhere to in their relations with current and prospective donors. -Courtesy the Canadian Association of Gift Planning website, camp-acpdp.org
Learn how your legacy gift can make a difference in the lives of the people in our community. Come in for a coffee and talk to us! Or, if you are ready to give...
IN PERSON: You can stop by the Peachland Wellness Centre any time Monday to Friday, 9-3 with your cash, cheque or credit card. BY MAIL: Send a cheque to the Peachland Wellness Centre at 4426 5th Street, Peachland, BC V0H 1X6 ONLINE: Through the www.canadahelps.org website, you can make a safe, secure, one time donation or set up automatic monthly contributions.
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GUEST COLUMNS
Enjoy all the artsy summer activities: Peachland arts council You know summer’s nigh when the Peachland Little Schoolhouse Summer Workshop Schedule comes out. Local artists can choose in advance whatever fits their plans for the summer. The programme starts with Mary Walker’s quilling projects and Wayne Power’s mini-workshops from July 4 to 7. Mixed media artists, Carney Oudendag & Lisa Hewitt, have their full schedule already available on our website for you to browse and register. All you need do to make arrangements is email plsworkshops@peachlandarts.ca. Both acrylic abstract artist, Lisa Hewitt, and mixed media artist, Carney Oudendag, will be exhibiting affordable art works and will interact with the public doing demos and offering mini workshops at the Peachland Little School House from July 25 to 28. As predicted the opener of the Fabricators’ fabric art exhibition It’s a Fine Line at the Peachland Art Gallery was very well received with lots of Like’s and SHARE’s of the slideshow on the gallery’s Facebook page. You can also view the website slideshow HERE or at www.peachlandarts.ca/current-exhibition.html#Fineline. The Peachland Community Arts Council (PCAC) partnering with the Peachland Seniors Support Society (PSSS) has a Call for Submissions for artists to display original art throughout the common areas of the new senior’s housing complex on 6th Street in Peachland. They are currently seeking artwork to be displayed from June 15 to September 15, 2019. The deadline is June 8. They are particularly looking for art from Peachland Art and Quilting Groups – all media are welcome. All artwork must be ready to be hung with a preference given to pieces 24” x 36” and larger. To have your artwork displayed, please send an email to James Jenkins at jamesahjenkins@hotmail.com and include the following: • Name and contact information • Photo of artwork (jpeg or png) • Title, size and medium of artwork • Price of piece
What a great idea to decorate the brand-new senior residence! Don’t forget the Peachland Sowers and Growers 2019 Peachland Rose Show and Tea on Saturday, June 15 from 11 am to 4 pm in the Community Centre Banquet Room. For those who plan to enter their roses this year, full instructions, rules and regulations are available on our website from the underlined link or attached PDF file. Of course, the tea itself is, as always, an additional plus. The annual Pincushion Quilt Guild Show will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 14 and 15 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Peachland Community Centre – admission $6. There will be over 200 items on display including Presidents Challenge and Quilts of Valour as well as fibre art. Quilts of Valour are quilts that provide comfort and relief to injured Canadian Armed Forces members and Veterans. There are multiple vendors, door prizes, and draws for gift baskets. Lunch will be available in the tea room. There is tremendous talent among our local fibre artists! This is an exhibition revealing hours of extreme dedication! Not to be missed! Member artist, Louise Lambert, will be continuing her Creative Artist Series throughout the summer at the Grizzli Winery in West Kelowna on Saturday, June 8 from 3 to 5:30 pm with learning the painting style of Van Gogh. She’ll be following that up on Saturdays, July 13 with Klimt and August 10, painting the Okanagan Valley. Phone 250-767-9789 or email info@grizzliwinery.com for further information. The Atomic Rays and Scattered Light exhibition at the Summerland Arts Centre featuring the works of sculptor Howard Roo and artist Tova Main continues on until June 27. This is a collaboration of fascinating steel sculptures by Roo symbolizing the ravages of nuclear war accompanied by the acrylic canvases of Main that explore the qualities of light through her landscapes. The next Friday Night Live at the Summerland
Here comes the annual Rose Show & Tea! Unique to the Okanagan, the 9th Annual Rose Show and Tea is being held on Saturday, June 15. For the first time the event will be taking place in the 50 Plus Activity Centre and will be open to the public from 11 to 4 pm. This year the Tea will feature strawberry shortcake and guests always enjoy their beverage in a fine floral china cup. Helping to serve will be the Peachland Ambassadors. Nature has always inspired artists and the Passion for Art Group will grace the walls of the Centre with paintings made especially for the show. Local gardeners are encouraged to enter as many roses as possible by international rose show judge, Danielle Scott, and Master Gardener and rose specialist, Alijca Paradzik. Entry tags are 25 cents and can be purchased from 4-6 pm on Friday, June 14 at the 50 Plus Activity Centre or the morning of the show. Entries are accepted from 7:30 to 9 am and it is recommended that participants bring their own vases. The catalogue/schedule which lists all the categories for entering roses can be picked up at the Peachland Art Gallery or 50 Plus Activity Centre. Two trophies are awarded to the Best of Show, and the Best Miniature Rose entries. Plaques, rosettes and ribbons also given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Mayor Cindy Fortin will be presenting awards starting at 3:30. The Master Gardeners will be present to answer any gardening questions and several workshops and exhibits are planned, as well. The Peachland Rose Show began in 2010 in the Little Schoolhouse. It was so successful, that it outgrew the heritage building so the following year it moved to 4th Street Place where the Tea, Art Show and Master Gardeners were added. For a number of years, it was held in the Banquet room at the community centre but again became too big for that facility. Mark Saturday, June 15 from 11-4 on the calendar to attend the Show and for the entrants 7:30 to 9:00
Arts Centre on Friday, June 7 starting at 7 pm will be the eclectic music of Robert Johnson and Liz Campbell. Enjoy an evening of music and refreshments for $10 at the door. A reminder to artists, fibre artists, and photographers that the deadline for entries into this year’s 26th Annual Lake Country Artwalk is for artists, June 1; for photographers and fibre artists it is July 1. The theme this year is “Art in Fashion.” For a while I thought that the Oliver Community Arts Council was going to forget us this year, but no, there in my email box was the notice that FASS is back! Yes! The 2019 Fall Art Show and Sale (FASS) is on for sure, and the theme is an open one this year. So, artists again you have a goal you can set for yourself over the summer months if you like – a painting, fabric piece, or three dimensional something or other to focus on – especially en plein air, perhaps – to get in tune with Mother Nature? The deadline for entry forms is Friday, September 13. Meanwhile – let your imaginations go wild!!! And this is the moment for me to wish you all a very pleasant summer since this will be the last of my newsletters until the fall when I hope to resume. I will continue to send you bulletins, as necessary, from time to time. Meanwhile, do relax, have fun while being creative, and enjoy what nature has to offer – hopefully in an environment free of the incendiary tensions and discomforts we’ve had over the last two years. -Chris Byrd, Peachland Community Arts Council www.peachlandarts.ca
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CROSSWORD
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CLUES ACROSS 1. Drains 5. Cleveland baseball team 10. Leans in for apples 14. Language spoken in India 15. Norwegian parish 16. Wings 17. “Family City, USA” 18. Prague 19. Tottenham footballer Alli 20. Cakes 22. A way to save for retirement 23. Good gosh! 24. HBO Dust Bowl series 27. ELO drummer Bevan 30. Kids’ game 31. Computer giant 32. Luxury automaker 35. Made disappear 37. Mandela’s party 38. Greek personification of Earth 39. Semitic lords 40. Where to put groceries 41. Healthy lunch 42. Greek mountain 43. Disfigure 44. Ramble on 45. Partner to carrot 46. Figure 47. Mock 48. Former CIA 49. Salts 52. Bleated 55. Never sleeps 56. Cavalry sword 60. Scottish island 61. Cyprinid fishes 63. Italian seaport 64. Fruit tree 65. Old World lizard 66. U. of Miami mascot 67. Gentlemen 68. Cover with drops, as with dew 69. Don’t stick it out
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Broken branch A distinctive quality surrounding someone 3. Commoner 4. It can be poisonous 5. Recipe measurement 6. Eager 7. City in Finland 8. Acting appropriately
CLUES DOWN (CONTINUED) 9. Pitching stat 10. Cops wear one 11. Evergreen genus 12. Lacking hair 13. Witnesses 21. Supplies to excess 23. This street produces nightmares 25. Cool! 26. Basics 27. Type of jazz 28. Remove 29. Seaport in Finland 32. Large formation of aircraft 33. You should eat three every day 34. Dips feet into 36. Patti Hearst’s captors 37. Swiss river 38. Talk 40. Humorous conversation 41. Gurus 43. Actress Gretchen 44. Hitters need one 46. Offer 47. Flower cluster 49. The Navy has them 50. Palmlike plant 51. Vaccine developer 52. Guys (slang) 53. Jai __, sport
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4421 4th Street
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.
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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. Come out and bring your wheels. All spectators welcome. Peachland Art Gallery presents “It’s A Fine Line” - This show 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 of competing and exhibiting.
MONDAYS
KARATE CLASS
6-7 pm at the Little Schoolhouse
FITNESS ROOM
5 am-10 pm, Community Centre
HATHA YOGA
YOGA (RESTORATIVE) 8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre
6-7 pm Community Centre
YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6-8 pm, 4th St Place
INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre
WOOD CARVERS
7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
DAWN BOYS YOGA
8:30-9:30 am, $10 drop in Heritage Park Peachland
POUND
6:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre
PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 9:05-11 am, Community Centre
TUESDAYS
VARIETY SINGERS
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Every Third Tuesday of the month, by Appointment. Call 250-763-8008 Ext. 151 Hosted by the Peachland Wellness Ctre
9:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre
LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE
10-11:15 am, Community Centre
YOGA
8-9 am 50+ Activity Center
ASHTANGA YOGA
10-11 am, Peachland Wellness Ctre
TAI CHI noon, 50+ Activity Centre by donation
FLOW YOGA
9-10 am, 4th Street Place
FREERIDE SPIN
MEDITATION GROUP
11:30 am-12:30 pm, Feb 25 March 18 & 25s. No Sessions March 4 & 11 Peachland Wellness Ctr
PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5)
1-3 pm, Community Centre
NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
9:15-10 am, Community Centre
MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE
CONTRACT BRIDGE
3:45-4:30 pm registered Cousins Park
SPIN, CORE, STRETCH
1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre
PICKLEBALL (3.75+)
10-11 am, Community Centre
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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
10:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre, every 2nd & 4th Wed, Drop-ins Welcome
PICKLEBALL DROP IN (3.0+) 11 am-1 pm, Community Centre
1-3 pm, Community Centre
PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5)
MAHJONG 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
1-3 pm, Community Centre
POWER UP & OPEN GYM
CONTRACT BRIDGE
Grade 4-5, 3-6 pm, Boys and Girls Club
1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
LINE DANCING
SUNSHINE SINGERS
1:15 to 2:15 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre
7 pm, $4 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre
PICKLEBALL DROP IN
(all levels) 5:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre
WEDNESDAYS FITNESS ROOM
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1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
SOCIAL BRIDGE
1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
TWEEN DINNER NIGHT
5 am-10 pm, Community Centre
Grades 4-7, 4:30-7:30 pm, $3/session or $10/month Boys and Girls Club
INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre
SPIN, CORE, STRETCH
5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre
DAWN BOYS YOGA
8:30-9:30 am, $10 drop in Heritage Park Peachland
MINI SUPERSTARS FLOOR HOCKEY
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 Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides - will take place on June 8 at 9 am starting at the Peachland Bosley’s pet store. The walk helps to raise, train and place Dog Guides with Canadians who have a medical or physical disability. For more info www. walkfordogguides.com
BARGAIN BIN
9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church
TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS
9:15 am, $2 Drop in Peachland Legion. Hosted by Peachland Wellness Ctre. Beginners welcome
FRIDAYS
8-9 am, Community Centre
Peachland Wellness Ctre
IRON & SILK
10:45 am 50+ Activity Centre
ROTARY CLUB PEACHLAND
12-1:30 pm, Gasthaus Restaurant. Everyone welcome
Grade K-7 1-5 pm, Free Boys and Girls Club
FREERIDE SPIN
SUNDAYS
BARGAIN BIN
5 am-10 pm, Community Centre
9-10 am, 4th Street Place
9:15-10 am, Commmunity Centre
AA 12 pm,
1:00-3:00 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre 3rd Thur of each month
10-11 am, Community Centre
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YOGA (BEGINNERS)
50+ Activity Centre
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FUNCTIONAL FITNESS
CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP
9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church
9:30-10:30 am, 4th Street Place
7 pm, Peachland Museum
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50+ Activity Centre (doors open 5:30 pm)
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PEACHLAND BAPTIST
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50+ Activity Centre
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UKELELE s1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
3-4 pm, Peachland Library
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6:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre
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ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP
12 pm 50+ Activity Centre
4-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St.
6-7 pm, 4th Street Place
PEACHLAND UNITED
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PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5)
LIONS DEN MEETING
FITNESS ROOM
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50+ Activity Centre
ART CLUB 12 pm,
6-8 pm, 4th St Place
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FLOW YOGA
MEAT DRAW
50+ FITNESS
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CLOG DANCING
YOUTH BOXING CLUB
MEAT DRAW
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KARATE CLASS
CARPET BOWLING
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INDOOR WALKING
PASSION 4 ART
6-7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church
5 am-10 pm, Community Centre
Grade 8+ 4-8 pm, FREE Boys and Girls Club
STRETCH, BALANCE & CORE
BARGAIN BIN
FITNESS ROOM
5:30-6:15 pm, Community Centre
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10 am, 50+ Activity Ctre
MINI BATTERS T-BALL
MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB
THERAPEUTIC YOGA
CARPET BOWLING
3:45-4:30 pm, Community Centre
COFFEE GROUP
50+ Activity Centre
9:05-11 am, Community Centre
(0-6 yrs), 10:00-noon, Community Centre
ENERGY BURN
AA 12-1 pm,
9:30 am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church
CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME
1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre
FITNESS ROOM
5 am-10 pm, Community Centre
Peachland Farmers and Crafters Market - At Heritage Park every Sunday starting May 26 through till September 28 from 10 am to 2 pm. Our markets offers an unrivalled sense of community, with a friendly and warming atmosphere and first class service. Please visit our website for more information regarding our market. You may also contact Linda Arpin, Market Manager.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
MEAT DRAW
2-4 pm, Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St.
FEEL GOOD FRIDAYS Grade 4-7 4-8 pm, Free Boys and Girls Club
MUSICAL JAMMERS
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SATURDAYS FITNESS ROOM
5 am-10 pm, Community Centre
PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday worship: 2 pm, Meeting at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church
DAWN BOYS YOGA
8:30-9:30 am, $10 drop in Heritage Park Peachland
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Hwy 97 TaskForce on Peachland’s bypass history In 1985 the Coquihalla Connector was in final planning stages. Ministry of Transportation asked the municipality (population 2,988) for input regarding the junction with Highway 97. Choices were Drought Hill, Huston Rd or above the community centre. Council recommended the top of Drought Hill. Whew! In June 1985, Premier Bennett announced that Hwy 97 from Penticton to Vernon would be four-laned and completed with the opening of the Connector. The municipality received devastating plans for a 4 lane highway through Peachland. Antler’s Beach and Todd’s Tent Town were gone. The highway extended into the lake at Princeton Ave. Peachland accesses were reduced. 5.3 kms of feeder roads were created. Our narrow strip of flat land was decimated. Houses and property would be lost for right-of-way. There were roughly 1,100 homes in Peachland. Property assessment would be reduced by 8%. The by-pass concept wasn’t pulled out of a hat! In the 1960s, the Ministry proposed a highway above the west side of Okanagan Lake. In Jan 1985, consultants advised Peachland that they were reviewing alignments for a highway from Deep Creek, Peachland to O’Keefe Ranch, west of Vernon. Plans for a bypass or 4 lane through Peachland were presented. Controversy ensued. More than 1,000 residents, over 1/3 of the population, inspected both plans. 47% favoured a by-pass, 27% favoured 4 lanes and some wanted to wait.
Council and Mayor Waldo met with Premier Bennett asking for a Peachland by-pass instead of four-laning Hwy 97 through town. They presented a route that incorporated the Coquihalla spur and the west side corridor. Premier Bennett was receptive and passed the proposal to Alex Fraser, Minister of Highways. On August 14, Mr Fraser informed Peachland that his department would study a by-pass route. In Dec., Mr Fraser asked council to choose between a by-pass route or a 4 lane highway through town. Council passed two motions in favour of the by-pass. One motion was defeated in council and the community was stunned! An Aldermen who supported the by-pass but voted against stated, “Of course I want a by-pass. I just don’t like the location of this one!” This became the core of by-pass resistance. People did not realize that the goal was the by-pass concept, not a specific routing. Routing would be determined by MOTI engineers. Also, the process took place over 6 months from presentations in July to the vote in Dec. There had been no by-pass feasibility study and no community group doing research during that time. Then in Dec 1987, council asked MOTI to proceed with 4 laning of Highway 97. Cliff Michael, the new Minister, was confused. The agreement had been to look at the subject after the Merritt-Peachland connector opened. Mr Michael was amenable to
the by-pass concept. However, plans were displayed again and another public meeting held. A government transportation study, released in Nov 1988, called for 7 BILLION dollars over the next decade to improve the provincial highway system. The 4 laning of Hwy 97 between Sicamous and the US border received high priority. The Ministry with McElhaney Engineering, held another public meeting in Nov 1990. Designs for sections from Deep Creek to Bentley Rd in Summerland and from Deep Creek to the top of Drought Hill were available. In April 1991, McElhaney offered drawings for 4 laning Hwy 97 through Peachland with a design speed of 100 kph. It was an improvement over 1985 but still cut the community in half. Properties were purchased for the right-of-way. Negotiations were underway on others. In Nov 1991, Social Credit lost the election. Everything was put on hold. For 30+ years, town planning has worked around the fact that we have no idea what will happen to our main traffic artery or when. Municipal improvements became outdated. Environmental regulations disallowed the highway to encroach on the lake. Properties to be used as right-of-way were fully developed. The character of the town changed. In 2006, the Economic Development Committee asked residents for input on the most important issues
affecting the economy of Peachland. John Abernathy submitted letters stating that the future of Hwy 97 would have the greatest impact and a by-pass should again be proposed. He was invited to speak to the committee and he was heard. A sub-committee chaired by Ted Cave was set up to investigate the issue. Participants included some current day Hwy 97 Task Force board members. The Hwy 97 Task Force Society was formed in 2008. Much effort was invested by the Hwy 97 Task Force Society in determining a possible by-pass routing, meeting with Council and Ministry officials, discussions with First Nations, completing a business case study, doing traffic surveys, informing the public, securing commitments from MOTI to do a by-pass feasibility study and to update the 4 lane proposal. Without their diligence, Hwy 97 would have been 4 laned through Peachland in late 1980s, resulting in the loss of many homes, Antler’s Beach and Todd’s Resort, decimation of lakeside flatland and highway infringement on the lake. In 1991 MOTI offered a timeline: Preliminary work – 13 months, Design – 25 months, Construction – 32 months. We are in for a long haul! Many thanks to Peachland resident, past Alderwoman Marilyn Dodd for compiling this history and municipal staff members Erin Hayman and Heidi Fimkins for their valuable assistance with Marilyn’s research. -Wylli Seipp, Hwy 97 Task Force
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