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ROAD TO PEACHLAND – With the Harvest Moon brightening the sky on Monday night, this photograph made use of a 30 second-shutter speed to capture the light streaks created by north and southbound traffic along Highway 97.

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Peachland launches Good Neighbour Award District buys castle CONTRIBUTED

Award recognizes small acts that help keep neighbourhoods clean, safe, quiet and attractive.

Peachland, BC - Keeping Peachland beautiful for all is the motivation behind a new Good Neighbour Award and guide launched by the District this week.

“Good neighbours make great neighbourhoods,” says Peachland Mayor Cindy Fortin. “We each can contribute to our community in a positive way. The Good Neighbour Guide will help enhance the quality of life for all residents, promote civic responsibility and encourage good relationships between neighbours.”

The District Council passed the Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2178 on August 14.

Mayor Fortin sees the guide as a way to encourage conversation rather than

increase enforcement. “Respect for others is important to being a good neighbour, and in many cases, a casual conversation between neighbours is the best way to address a neighbourhood concern,” she says.

The new Good Neighbour Award will recognize small acts that help keep neighbourhoods clean, safe, quiet and attractive. To nominate a neighbour, residents can send an email to info@ peachland.ca. Four awards will be presented over the year, recognizing neighbourly acts in the spring, summer, fall and winter. Recipients will receive passes for recreation classes and activities.

Citizens can send out kudos to a neighbour who always picks up after their pet, clears up litter, or helps to remove graffiti. The District encourages neighbours to help keep boulevards

clear of weeds and, in winter, sidewalks clear of snow.

The Good Neighbour Guide offers tips around excessive noise and nuisance smoke. For instance, on a Sunday, don’t run a lawnmower or use power tools before 10 am or after 6 pm. Campfires are allowed (when a fire ban is not in place), but must be out by 11:30 pm.

The guide also addresses interaction with wildlife.

“This time of year is a good

reminder that we all have a role to play in keeping wildlife at a safe distance,” says Fortin. “Be sure to pick your fruit as it ripens and pick up fruit that has fallen from your trees. Always feed pets indoors, and secure your garbage, keeping it indoors until pick-up. Garbage is one of the biggest attractants for bears and other wildlife in our community.”

Residents can download the guide on the Districts website, peachland.ca.

The District of Peachland has conquered the castle built by Eddy Haymour.

Nobody showed up to bid at a tax sale on Monday so the District purchased 6239 Renfrew Rd. for $15,792.08. That figure is the cost of taxes over the past three years, plus interest and administration costs.

Haymour no longer owns the property. Whoever does has one year to redeem it by paying back the $15,792.08.

Mustard running for council

WorkSafeBC – Workers’ Compensation Board of B.C. Hereby gives notice of proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (BC reg. 296/97, as amended)

WorkSafeBC is holding public hearings for the following proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation: •

Parts 8 and 34, Safety Headgear, sections 8.11(2) and 34.14(d)

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Part 8, Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment, section 8.14 – 8.18, eye and face protection

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Part 20, Construction, Excavation and Demolition, section 20.1 and 20.17 – 20.26, concrete formwork and falsework

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Part 21, Blasting Operations, section 21.61, 21.63, and 21.73, electrical initiation and returning to the blast site

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Part 24, Diving, Fishing, and Other Marine Operations, section 24.1, 24.69, 24.124, and 24.96.1 – 24.96.3, definitions, fishing operations, seining, and new sections

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Parts 20, 23, 24, 26, and 34, Various topics, sections 20.47(2), 23.22(a), 24.21(1), 34.4(1)(a)(i), and Table 26-8, housekeeping amendments

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Parts 5, 23, and 29, Chemical Agents and Biological Agents, Oil and Gas, Aircraft Operations, sections 5.27(3), 23.63(6) and 29.16(2), prime contractor

Public Hearings You are invited to provide feedback on the proposed amendments by oral presentation at the public hearings and/or in writing. Please register if you wish to make an oral presentation at the public hearings by telephoning 604-232-7744 or toll free in BC 1-866-614-7744 prior to the hearing.

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Public Hearing Details Date

Location

October 2, 2018

Parkside Hotel 810 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8V 5B1

October 4, 2018

Best Western Kelowna Hotel & Suites 2402 Highway 97 N, Kelowna, BC V1X 4J1

October 11, 2018

Northern Grand Hotel 9830 100th Avenue Fort St. John, Fort St. John, BC V1J 1Y5

October 16, 2018

Executive Airport Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre 7311 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC V6X 1A3

Session Times:

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Written Submissions The deadline for receipt of written submissions is 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Written submissions can be made online or via e-mail, fax, mail, or delivered at the public hearings during the session times.

Online: via the WorkSafeBC website at worksafebc.com E-mail: ohsregfeedback@worksafebc.com Fax:

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Mail:

Policy, Regulation and Research Division Subject: Proposed Regulatory Amendments WorkSafeBC – Workers’ Compensation Board of B.C. P.O. Box 5350, Station Terminal Vancouver, BC V6B 5L5

Notice of proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and Notice of Public Hearings pursuant to sections 225 and 226 of the Workers Compensation Act of British Columbia.

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Karen Mustard is running for council because she wants to see Peachland grow in a thoughtful way.

“I want to be an advocate for the community,” she said. “We need to move forward with development but by keeping parameters in place and respecting guidelines that have already been set out.”

Mustard works as a realtor for Coldwell Banker, which has allowed her to become very familiar with the business of development.

“I experience the whole process, from the purchase of the land to the day the home is built and people can move in.”

Here in Peachland, “A lot of developments have been approved and nothing ever happened.”

Mustard believe five storeys is too tall along Beach Avenue, and she said the issue of PeachTree Village could have been handled better.

“In a nutshell there’s been a lot of upheaval in our town. A lot of people are speaking out and feeling they’re not being heard. You can’t make everybody happy but there should be reasons why.”

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Town Hall meeting draws crowd of 150

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DAN WALTON EDITOR

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About 150 people gathered in the 50+ Activity Centre for an old fashioned town hall meeting last week.

Candidates running in next month’s municipal election were invited to attend, but only regular members of the public were allowed to speak.

It wasn’t really an accurate cross section of the community—mostly older Peachlanders. There was a bowl of plums left out to snack on.

Anybody who wanted to share an idea was limited to three minutes on the mic, and master of ceremonies Alison Moore gauged the audience’s reaction for speakers who wanted to go longer.

The meeting didn’t get as peppery as some attendees thought it might.

A few bold ideas were shared by Brent Froehlich. He said Urban System became a driving force behind the decisions made by Peachland council many years ago, and decisions are made on behalf of the District by people who don’t have to live with the consequences.

Froehlich also said people wouldn’t drink water out of the tap if they knew what was at the bottom of Trepannier Creek.

Everybody was mostly respectful of one another’s ideas. Except when Lee Humphries suggested facilities where children could go swimming or watch movies in Peachland, and a stern “No” was shouted from the audience.

Vince Boyko also shared concerns about a lack of amenities for the youth. His son Anthony is in university and there isn’t much to do when he comes home.

“A bored teenager gets in trouble,” Boyko said.

Maggie Brooks believes a bypass is needed. She said traffic has gotten so bad that it’s now sometimes worse in the winter than it used to be in the middle of the summer.

Phyllis Papineau was frustrated that sewer extensions haven’t happened, 15 years

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1 (250) 809-9242 Stewart said many of the came to this and expressed “We paid for sewer, were Authorized by Marjorie Brims at marjorie4trustee@gmail.com promised it, but still no ac- ideas shared at the meeting their views.” will likely be discussed again tion,” she said.

Lloyd Sotas feels dis- over the next four years.

“I was very, very thrilled respected by the present council on many fronts.

He said council is being led by the administration, and it should be the other way around.

People also expressed for council worries about the effects of mining in the To add a level-headed, watershed, how the Official Community Plan entrepreneurial and diplomatic voice was changed to suit one to Peachland’s Council… developer; the preservation of the waterfront; …vote Ingram and wildfires becoming a chronic issue. w w w . R ickIn g ramF o rC o u n cil . c a There were calls for better public transit; for Authorized by Rick Ingram rick@RickIngramForCouncil.ca the golf course to come back to life; and to provide street lighting along the north end of Beach Avenue.

Everybody who attended was given three stickers, which they tacked onto a chart full of ideas to indicate their Walker brings to Aberdeen Pubfavourite issues. lishing (owner of the Peachland View Most of the high-prior- newspaper) over 35 years senior ity stickers were put on management operational, sales and three storey maximum marketing experience in the comalong Beach Avenue. munity media industry, including The town hall meet- vertical and niche magazine pubing was hosted by the lishing, web press operations, digital Peachland Residents’ content management and security Association and the idea and" traditional to new media" concame from Dora Stewart. tent migration and management.

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NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING AND NOTICE OF ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the electors of the Corporation of the District of Peachland that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Mayor and six Councillors, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

Mayor – One (1) to be elected Surname Thom Fortin Hall Henderson Gough

Usual Names Keith Cindy Eric Bob Harry

Residential Address Peachland Peachland Peachland Peachland West Kelowna

Councillor – Six (6) to be elected Surname Sarsons Kwaczynski Condon Mustard Cunningham Vucinovic Van Minsel Kent Ingram Fielding Coolio

Usual Names Leanne Andrew Terry Karen Pam Mario Patrick Mike Rick Keith Pete

Residential Address Peachland Peachland Peachland Peachland Peachland Kelowna Peachland Peachland Peachland Peachland Peachland

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of School District No. 23 (Central Okanagan) Zone II being: District of Peachland and Regional District of Central Okanagan—Central Okanagan West Electoral Area (Traders Cove, Fintry, Killiney Beach, Westshore Estates, Wilson’s Landing, rural Peachland and Tsinstikeptum Indian Reserves 9 and 10), that an election by voting is necessary to elect one School Board Trustee, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are::

School Trustee – One (1) to be elected Surname Baxter Brims

Usual Names Moyra Marjorie

Residential Address Peachland Peachland

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of the Corporation of the District of Peachland on Saturday, October 20, 2018 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location:

MAIL BALLOT VOTING: is available for those qualified electors who are unable to vote in the advance voting opportunities or on general voting day due to: • physical disability, illness, or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity; OR • expect to be absent from the District of Peachland on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities.

Those electors wishing to vote by mail ballot may apply to the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer up until October 18, 2018. Applications for mail ballot voting are available at the District’s Office, 5806 Beach Avenue Peachland, MondayFriday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (excluding statutory holidays) and at www.peachland.ca/ elections. Mail Ballot packages will be sent out on or about October 3, 2018. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8 pm on Saturday, October 20, 2018.

ELECTOR REGISTRATION There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age or older on voting day • Canadian Citizen • Resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration • Resident of OR registered owner of real property in the District of Peachland for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration, and • Not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.

RESIDENT ELECTORS must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS will be required to complete an application for registration by providing proof of ownership of the property (title certificate, current title search or tax notice); 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature; and a non-resident property elector consent form of a majority of the registered owners, if there is more than one owner. The consent form states that you are the one owner of the property who is designated as the NonResident Property Elector for that property.

Non-Resident Property Electors are encouraged to complete the application and produce the required documentation at the Peachland District Office prior to Friday, October 19, 2018. However, applications will be available on general voting day and advance voting at the respectful voting locations.

Acceptable Forms of Identification include: BC Driver’s License Citizenship Card ICBC Vehicle Insurance Documents District of Peachland Tax Notice Credit Card

BC Identification Card BC Services Card or BC Care Card Social Insurance Card Utility Bill Passport

Peachland Community Centre: 4450 – 6th Street, Peachland, B.C.

ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be available to qualified electors of the Corporation of the District of Peachland on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 and on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm each day at the Peachland Community Centre.

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OPINION

No one died at Kelowna’s supervised injection site Rent increases now capped at 2 per cent CONTRIBUTED It’s been a full year and nobody has died of a drug overdose at the Mobile Supervised Consumption Service (MSCS) in Kelowna, and hundreds of clients have been connected successfully to addiction treatment and harm reduction services.

“Lives are being saved every day thanks to the innovative Mobile Supervised Consumption Services offered in Kelowna,” said Mental Health and Addictions Minister Judy Darcy.

“Every visit and every overdose reversed is an opportunity to connect people to services and treatments that can help stabilize their lives and help them find their pathway to hope and healing.”

The mobile service operates seven days a week in downtown Kelowna (afternoon) and Rutland (evening) and offers a place where people who use drugs can be safely monitored and treated if they overdose.

“The Mobile Supervised Consumption Services are an integral part of Interior Health’s response to the opioid overdose emergency, to which unfortunately no end is in sight,” said Interior Health Board Chair Doug Cochrane.

“We know we need to keep working to enhance substance use services, address stigma, and engage with our community partners. Every person matters and one death is too many.”

The service saw 26,445 visits between June 2017 and July 2018. A total of 47 overdoses were reversed at the MSCS in Kelowna during this time, and there have been no overdose deaths on the unit.

A total of 394 referrals were initiated for clients in Kelowna seeking help with housing, mental health and addiction services, and other supports.

“We are really pleased to see clients accessing service through the mobile unit who may not

All invited to Kairos Blanket Exercise CONTRIBUTED Participants will find themselves immersed in the history of Canada’s First Peoples through first contact, colonization, land entitlement issues, residential schools and current day challenges bringing understanding to the need for reconciliation.

All are welcome.

This is a free event taking place on Oct. 10 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

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otherwise seek out health services. These clients are now receiving medical care, accessing harm reduction services, and initiating referrals to important social supports,” said Danielle Cameron, Interior Health IH Central Health Service Administrator for Mental Health and Substance Use. “I feel more positive and have access to other services,” said one client who participated in the evaluation. Another said “Staff are kind and understanding of addictions.”

An action plan has now been developed to build upon some of the evaluation’s findings, with an emphasis on further enhancing service.

Bikers ticketed at Hell’s Angels Poker Run VIEW STAFF The cops busted the biker at the front of the Annual Hells Angels Motorcycle (HAMC) Poker Run last weekend.

There were about 90 bikers involved, and “a number of violation tickets” were issued to other participants as well, according to the RCMP. The one leading the pack was ticketed because he wouldn’t advance on a green light near Glenmore Road.

“The driver of the lead bike was pulled over and issued a violation ticket after refusing to advance at an unobstructed green light,” said Cst. Lesley Smith of the Kelowna RCMP “The driver was waiting for the entire group to line up and despite a clear direction from the Kelowna RCMP member on scene to drive forward, the lead driver remained stationary at the green light”.

The lead biker was ticketed for Failing to Obey a Traffic Control Device.

“This stop of the lead bike resulted in the entire ride coming to a halt as the participants did not know the marked route to Vernon and were waiting for the lead.”

After the ticket was issued, riders agreed to obey all traffic laws and the Poker Ride continued safely with no further incidents.

Peachland MLA Office MLA Dan Ashton or staff will be at the Chamber of Commerce each Wednesday afternoon.

Drop ins welcome or call 250-487-4400 for appointments

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VIEW STAFF Landlords can now only raise rent by 2.5 per cent each year.

The changes take place on Jan. 1. Before Premier John Horgan made the announcement on Wednesday, the previous formula allowed annual rent increases of two per cent plus inflation, which has been in place since 2004.

“It’s simply not sustainable for renters, many of whom are on fixed incomes, to see their rent increase by more than inflation each and every year,” said Horgan.

“We have to eliminate the risk of such huge increases for renters. Our new approach strikes a balance between giving relief to

NOTICE OF PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS The Council of the Corporation of the District of Peachland intends to adopt 2019 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw Number 2245, 2018 at a meeting of Council to be held October 9, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Peachland Community Centre, 4450 – 6th Street, Peachland, B.C. Pursuant to Section 227 (1) & (2) of the Community Charter, the following information is provided with regard to the Bylaw:

2019 Tax Exempted Properties #

Occupied by

Legal Description

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Peachland United Church

Parcel A, Block 4, Public Worship Plan 44, ODYD, DL490

1

$3,951

2

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

Lot 1, Plan KAP62699, Public Worship ODYD, DL 490

1

$2,671

3

Peachland Baptist Church

Lots 12 & 13, DL 220, Public Worship ODYD, Plan 9704

1

$2,978

4

Peachland Wellness Centre

Lot H, Plan 22267, ODYD, DL 490

A centre to facilitate the quality of life for groups & individuals residing in Peachland

1

$2,339

5

Peachland Riding Club

Lot 17, Plan 410, ODYD, DL2538

Not-for-profit horse riding facility

1

$1,384

6

Peachland Lot G, Plan KAP22267, Community crime Community Police ODYD, DL 490 prevention Office

1

$3,499

7

Peachland Chamber Lot A, Plan KAP40524, of Commerce and ODYD, DL 490 Peachland Boys and Girls Club

A centre to promote 1 tourism within Peachland; and to offer community and recreation opportunities and develop new services for children, youth and families in the municipality

$12,762

8

Peachland District Lot A, Plan 38807, Retirement ODYD, DL 490 Society

A centre to promote activities for seniors

1

$6,315

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Maple Springs Bible Camp

Bible camp

1

$2,662

1

$6,839

1

$2,711

1

$2,801

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Under the new rules, people living in an apartment for $1,200 per month (average rent in B.C.) could save up to $288 in 2019.

“We recognize supply is key to bringing down rental costs in the long term, but renters have told us they are hurting and need help today,” said Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

“That’s why we are taking careful steps to address the housing crisis and ease the pressure on renters, while also making sure that landlords have the tools they need to continue to invest in their rental properties.”

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12 Okanagan Regional Unit #40, Lot A, Not-for-profit library Library Plan KAP58976, services ODYD, DL 220, Except Plan KAP60348

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Ernie’s out Dot-mocracy in action at town hall meeting Dear editor: I want to thank Nick Walsh from the depths of my broken heart.

If you see him on the street shake his hand. Thank him for opening my eyes from my personally inflicted hypnosis. I was lost in a parallel reality where I really thought I could make a difference.

Thank you for calling a spade a spade.

Thank you for bringing to my attention the many sayings and counter sayings that can be applied to every situation; you must be a literary genius. Thank you for your honesty in print.

I would like to vote for you Nick Walsh, but wait a second, I don’t see your name on the ballet.

There are a lot of names I don’t see on the ballet and you know who you are. You are the members of the squeaky wheel groups going back to the days of the Peachland voters’ association in the 1990’s. You are the groups that former reporter Dave Preston coined as C.A.V.E.R.S. (citizens against virtually everything).

There is only one Mayoral candidate that I will be supporting in this upcoming election and her name is Cindy Fortin. She is a woman of character.

She has proven beyond any reasonable doubt that she has, excuse the expression, more balls than the balls that are running against her.

Women get out and vote.

Ernie Hurd Peachland

PEACHLAND RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Did you know?

An estimated 150 Peachland residents attended the Town Hall Meeting on September 19.

Twenty-six speakers voiced their concerns at the open mic.

Fifty-three attendees participated in a “Dotmocracy” process using three coloured dots to vote the top most important issues for them.

The key identified issues fell into five topics: • Development & Transportation • Environment • Tourism & Amenities • Respect for Citizens & Town Leadership/Administration • Fiscal Management Residents were equally concerned about the two most highly rated issues of Development and Env i ron ment—R e t a i n i ng a 3-storey maximum on Beach Avenue and honouring the original OCP and 2010 Downtown Sustainable Development Plan were the key concerns.

Protecting Peachland’s watershed from the effects of mining, cattle grazing, logging and recreation use was the top environmental issue followed closely by closure of the compost/yard waste site. Restoration of Peachland’s natural beaches (rip rap rock removal) and docks was universally shared.

Other development issues included getting a golf course built, extending the sewer, and improving Highway 97.

The need to improve public transit services and provide affordable housing were also mentioned.

Some residents would like to see Peachland promoted as a year round destination.

Lighting Cousins Park for evening use and street lighting from Bliss to Buchanan were identified as additional town amenities.

The lack of Respect for Citizens was a recurring theme. At the end of the evening, it was suggested that a Citizen’s Oversight Committee be formed to ensure that Peachland’s

new Mayor and Council consult with and listen to residents on matters affecting the town’s future.

This was met with a large round of applause.

Are you interested . . . ?

• In receiving a copy of the Summary of Speakers’ Comments? Email peachlandresassc@gmail.com • Learning more about the Candidates for Mayor and Council? ...Review attendance and voting records of those who have served previously and attend an All Candidates Meeting? Attend the: • Chamber of Commerce, October 1, Community Centre • Friends of Beach Avenue, October 10, 50+ Centre

PEACHLAND RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION The aim of the Peachland Residents Association is to heighten community engagement in the decision-making process affecting public services and the future of Peachland.

The purpose of the Society is dedicated to providing the residents of Peachland a voice in matters affecting community life in Peachland and will promote community consultation and encourage discussion, debate and the sharing of information and ideas regarding development, change and vision for Peachland.

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Issues in West Kelowna election Dear editor: With the candidates for West Kelowna Council now established, it is important for voters to look at what they want: decisions to build Grand Schemes or Practical Management?

We know the existing Mayor and Councillors all voted for Grand Schemes ignoring many small and large but important infrastructure Needs.

Almost every project starts out with reasonable costs being fed to the public in the form of media releases and first reports to Council, but soon added costs emerge or hidden costs are not disclosed as they fall in another budget area. Examples abound: a) We continue to boil Water because the City decided to build Westlake Road with Water Treatment Reserve Money rather than start the design and build of the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant. b) The first phase of Boucherie – too narrow, no emergency pull offs, failing median turf, a high risk, slippery road in winter. c) Phase II of Boucherie – no emergency pull outs, too narrow for commercial traffic, tour busses and large RV’s, to pass or emergency pull off safely. d) The department of Highways has created four over/underpasses on Highway 97 in the last eight years. Most outside the congested high Volume City of West Kelowna/WFN areas. Two of them make sense, Campbell Road and Westside Road; two of them serve a very small need and duplicate service in low traffic volume regions.

Why were none of these Overpasses negotiated to be in the City of West Kelowna/WFN at Boucherie or Hudson Roads?

Why not one at Gellatly/Gosset or Butt Roads where lights and high volume traffic create long waits throughout the day?

Examples of callous disregard for the tax payers’ dollars also abound:

a) Proposed City Hall/Civic Centre – started as a $7 million simple building, then after entering 3P partnership with a developer it ballooned to about $24 million, $20 million for a lavish building and underground parking plus $4 million in Roads Budget not disclosed in the Yes Campaign. b) Now it is revealed the City of West Kelowna is buying land for a new city hall at an undisclosed site in the area rejected in both the AAP and the Referendum, with undisclosed cost projections. c) The new City Works Yard projected out as $7 million to build. Consultants have been paid to do preliminary design, and yet there is no need for such a huge build out cost. Build a service building to meet maintenance needs, not wants; we could save $2 to 4 million dollars here. d) A simple inflatable Domed Soccer Stadium was projected by the Soccer Association to cost $1.5 Million based on similar domes in other communities.

The City of West Kelowna took over the project, hired yet another consultant, moved it to land in Rose Valley, and the Structure costs ballooned to $3.8 Million. Now it is revealed that they need to move water mains, and the parking was not adequate in the city plan. Poor planning and cancellation of almost every other park’s project to fund this Dome!

Are there more financially dubious decisions?

We need elected people who will strive to respect the Taxpayer, curb reckless spending, and control planning and costs.

The present Mayor and Council have opted for lavish, special interest projects while neglecting the needs of the majority of residents.

Please get out and vote so the views of residents can be fairly determined.

Lucky to have such a magnificent art gallery

Dear editor: The Peachland Art Gallery is our town’s jewel in the crown: a magnificently renovated heritage space across from Okanagan Lake on Beach Avenue, showcasing our region’s talented artists.

The elegance and beauty of the building and especially its interior gallery is one of Peachland’s key attractions for both residents and visitors.

Director Janet Hornseth consistently organizes successful art exhibitions and her opening nights are among the most popular events in Peachland’s social calendar.

Bravo Director Hornseth and her dedicated volunteers, who ensure that both our artists have an appropriately artistic space to display and sell their work, and Peachlanders can boast an art gallery that is a place of pride.

Constantine Anastasopoulos Peachland Art Gallery supporter

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Voters don’t want a mayor and council to rule over us Dear editor: In your recent interviews and statements from candidates for mayor and council I have noticed that many candidates seem to favour the “I”—the strongman/schoolmarm “I know what is best for you.”

However, I see myself as fully capable of forming my

own opinions, as are most of my fellow taxpayers.

Even when some of these vote seekers evaluate their past performance, I read that they are sorry that they did not work hard enough to change Peachlander’s opinion, which I interpret as meaning that little thought was given to considering what Peachlander’s have to say.

At last weeks well attended pre-election meeting at the Senior Citizens Centre, I heard that my fellow Peachlanders want to elect a mayor and council that listen to the citizens of Peachland, rather than elect someone to rule over us.

William Stocks Peachland

Should water park be near the beach?

Dear editor:

I recently found out about the proposed water park addition to our recreation facilities.

Having raised four kids, I know what a huge source of enjoyment this will be for families with young children. My comments are hopefully constructive.

To begin, constructing a “water park” on the beach of one of the largest lakes in BC does raise some questions, but leaving that paradox aside, I think we should consider the users.

Parents with young kids likely won’t be walking down Princeton to get there - they will want to avoid pushing a stroller back up a steep winding road with – oh – no sidewalks.

So they drive there and gosh, there’s no parking left, especially on the weekend when the market fair is on.

So where are the users?

Probably mostly in all the houses up on the bench-land areas. The part of Peachland that has virtually no parks or other amenities. So why not find a location close to the kids, with lots of parking and create a new focus for local activity?

Many moms, dads and kids who live here, would actually walk there, in itself, a benefit to our community wellness.

My kids are gone, I live on the flats beside the lake, so this isn’t a personal issue with me.

Nonetheless, I’d say let’s think about creating a livable/vibrant community that goes beyond Beach Avenue.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

ARTS & CULTURE

CHRIS BYRD

This fall is full of creativity

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL

HARVEST MOON –

Monday night’s full moon was bright enough to cast vivid shadows across the Okanagan.

Puymon

Florence Patricia Dec 28, 1939 – Sep 15, 2018

With great sadness the family of Pat Puymon (Clements) announce her passing on September 15, 2018 at Kelowna General Hospital. Pat is predeceased by her parents James and Mable Clements and her nephew Richard Clements. She is survived by her husband Reginald Puymon, brothers Jim, Allen (Gloria) and Larry (Isabel), nieces and nephews and a loving family of close friends.

Pat was a truly passionate, caring and giving individual who lived her life to the fullest. She took great pride in her poetry writing, publishing many poems and often sharing them with others. For twenty plus years Pat volunteered at a number of Senior Living Centers where she loved to reminisce about growing up in Peachland on the Clements farm. Her knowledge of the Clements Family history was amazing and you could tell how important it was to her from the twinkle in her eyes. One of Pat’s favorite activities was bowling, she loved both the competitive and social aspects of it (she even wrote a poem about bowling). In her younger years, Pat enjoyed curling where she had many wins as a Skip. Travelling peaked Pat’s interests of exploring to see what else was out there beyond her home. Her faith was evident throughout her life maintaining her strong belief in our heavenly father. Pat’s display of unconditional kindness and love to those around her will always be remembered and cherished. In closing we would like to share with you one of Pat’s precious poems.

Oh the stars are out tonight And the moon is shining ever so bright Lighting the sky in the heavens with full delight And in the summer breeze so mild and warm It’s so joyful to walk along, between the meadows and streams Hills of brilliant purples and greens Then as evening progresses the moon sinks behind the mountains Giving rays in the sky of blue For I know God is beauty true

Respecting Pat’s wishes there will be no service held.

Patricia will forever be in our hearts and memories.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com

Since the inauguration of the Peachland Art Gallery in the Fall of 2014 the mandate of the Gallery has been to provide a well-balanced programme of exhibitions for our members and the public. The Arts Council hopes we’ve served you well thanks to Janet Hornseth our Gallery Coordinator and her committee of arts professionals. As the deadline for next year’s Call for 2019 Exhibitions at the Peachland Art Gallery beckons tonight, September 28, we look forward to continuing that practice.

All individual artists or groups of artists who would like to arrange an exhibition to display their work, whatever the medium, are asked to download the ‘Call for 2019 Exhibitions’ Form here or from the website and to submit their proposals by that deadline. Good luck! We’re really excited about what next year’s exhibitions will offer! The arts world grows better and better!

A reminder of the PeachTree Call for Artists. There are only two weeks left (deadline is this weekend – Sunday, Sept.

30) to produce your artistic impression according to the rules posted. You’re allowed up to three works. So please get busy!

There’s a substantial reward, both financially and through exposure, should your piece(s) be accepted by the jurors. The details are on our website through the underlined link above or at www.peachlandart.ca/calls-for-submissions.html.

There is also a Call for Artists of the Okanagan Exhibition, the final exhibition of the year, to open at the Peachland Art Gallery on Saturday, Nov. 10 and end Sunday, Dec. 23. This juried exhibition offers local artists of all media an opportunity to display their latest works. Deadline for submissions is Monday, Oct. 15. The submission form can be downloaded from the website.

The first of the fall workshops at the Peachland 1898 Little Schoolhouse is Paverpol offered by Maureen Warner on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $60 with all materials supplied. Be sure to register early because this is a popular workshop.

Two Fridays ago, Author Elinor Florence returned to the Peachland Art Gallery to give a talk to a full house on her new novel Wildwood and a brief summary of her previous book Bird’s Eye View. Florence is an exceptional speaker drawing on old photographs and her own family experience covering prairie life of the early to mid-20th century. The talk was followed by a wine and cheese with historian Richard Smith demonstrating household artifacts of the times. You’ll find some images of the event on our website at the underlined link above and on Facebook.

The line-up of highly popular Fall Classes at the New Moon Gallery in West Kelowna is available. These include drawing with India Ink, use of palette knife, abstract watercolour, and mixed media with artist instructor Linda Lovisa as well as

basket weaving with Annabel Stanley in October. Click the VIEW FALL CLASSES button on our website to view what’s being offered.

In celebration of BC’s Culture Days, Suk’wtemsqilx’w West Kelowna Arts Council (S.W.A.C.) is for the third year presenting another Arts and Cultural Show featuring numerous local artists at the Heritage Retirement Residence in West Kelowna all weekend, from Friday, Sept. 28 to Sunday, Sept.

30. The times are on Friday, 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring live demo’s, kids crafts, food, music and silent auctions. Well worth a visit!

Pat Proudfoot is the current Guest Artist at the Front Street Gallery in Penticton. Her exhibition Till Next Year runs until September 22. Though prairie-raised her adult and artistic experience is primarily the BC mountain environments around Fernie and Penticton. Proudfoot has lived in the Okanagan for almost 20 years and is inspired by life in the valley. “Of course we all come to life in the spring and squeeze as much as we can out of each summer.”

This is a small collection of summer memories to last us “Till Next Year.”

Gold Mountain Dream, the latest exhibition at Kelowna’s Okanagan Heritage Museum, focuses on the personal stories and sacrifices of Chinese migrants in the 1850s as they landed on British Columbia shores in search of gold. The exhibition is a fascinating account of adventure, heartbreak and social upheaval. It explores through archival photographs and detailed storytelling, how the gold rush not only changed landscapes and lives in BC, but how this monumental event changed China itself, as people flocked to our rugged land in search of fortune. The exhibition opens today and runs until Jan. 5.

The Oliver Fall Art Show and Sale or FASS (Sept. 29 to 30) is still accepting art entries beyond the official Sept. 7 deadline. So if your “Go with the Flow” entry form was a little slow flowing in their direction, don’t worry! Just drop them a quick email saying your flow has been a little slow but there’s an entry form making its way downstream. That will ensure you a space. They’re even willing to ignore if the work does not fit the theme. So - here’s another opportunity to showcase your summer’s creative efforts and possibly have them sold!

Okanagan Radio.com has a new morning show broadcast by veteran local radio personality, Allan Holender, who will wake you gently with just the exact amount of information from around the globe right here in the Okanagan - special guests, great conversations, a little funny stuff and a few great stories - along with cool swingin’ music! So, set your Google reminder for 9 a.m. weekday mornings and invite Alan to join you at home on your I-Pad and smart speakers - or on your car bluetooth on the way to work or golf course, and on your computer at the office. That’s www.okanaganvalleyradio.com!

So we’re back in earnest! See you anon!

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

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Better late than never Andrew Scheer lays out plan to get pipeline built CONSERVATIVE PARTY OF CANADA

Dear editor: I read in last weeks issue of the Peachland View that the Peachland watershed people are having a planting bee on a disturbed area of forest just off the Monro Forest Service road. Apparently this planting includes deciduous trees.

This complements nicely the extensive work that I have already done on this area. I reseeded the area last fall with the correct mix of grasses, and I also consulted with Gorman Bros. to get trees replanted in the area.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Gorman Bros. for supplying the appropriate grass seed, lending me a spreader, and advising me on the correct procedure and proper time frame to apply the grass seed.

After the aforementioned consultations with Gorman Bros., they replanted this area with Douglas Fir seedlings.

Gorman Bros. were not required to do any of this, it is just another example of their long standing history and commitment to being good stewards of the forest.

Ron Barkwill Peachland

ergy investments are encouraged.” line, Kinder Morgan’s Anchor Loop, and Enbridge’s Line 9B These steps include: • Immediate completion of indige- Reversal. Together, they ship 1.2 million barrels of western Canadinous consultations • Appealing the Federal Court of an oil every single day.

Appeal’s ruling to the Supreme Court • Repealing Bill C-69 and ending the shipping These offers expire October 31, 2018 ban in northern British $10 off Columbia Single Batch • Enacting legislation $25 off to: Two Batches • Clarify roles of proponents and Half Price governments in Bottles consultations 1 Free Batch • End foreign-funded if you buy 6 Batches interference in regWe now have 7 different ulatory hearings Snowbirds flavours of cider available.

• Provide certainty Order now, to give your We are one of few local on approval timewine time to age, while shops offering ciders. lines and schedules you are down south.

The Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and the Leader of the Official Opposition, the Hon. Andrew Scheer, laid out a two-step plan to get the Trans Mountain Expansion built and the steps a Conservative government will take in 2019 to undo the damage Justin Trudeau’s failures have caused.

“After years of failing to deliver results on the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Expansion, Justin Trudeau and the Liberals still have no plan of action to get the pipeline completed,” Scheer said.

“What they announced last week gets us no closer to construction or completion of this critical project and what they have done over the last three years has inflicted terrible damage to our energy sector.

“That’s why today I am outlinScheer reminds Canaing steps Justin Trudeau should take immediately to get Trans dians that four pipeline Mountain built projects were completand announcing ed under the previous what a Conserva- Conservative governtive government ment without spending will do to reverse one cent of taxpayers’ Justin Trudeau’s money. These include Alberta failed policies Enbridge’s and make Canada Clipper, Trans Canada’s you to consider is how easily you a place where en- original Keystone pipecould become a killjoy by not using your power responsibly.

I know you’re inundated with advertising, movies and other media suggesting you’re invincible in today’s vehicles.

What hasn’t changed, though, are the laws of physics. The faster Walter you go, the longer it takes to stop (Vladamere) - exponentially. Even factoring in Aug 5, 1934 - Sep 11, 2018 reaction time (for those of you who claim lightning reflexes), a car goFor the past few years, ing 100 kilometres per hour takes Walter was plagued with a five times as far to stop as one doheart condition. He passed ing 30 kilometres per hour. away due to heart failure on September 11 at the And if you’re distracted by your Kelowna General Hospital, at the age of 84. Walt will phone, impaired by alcohol or drugs, or just tired from pulling an be missed by his beloved wife Irene; his children Greg, all-nighter to finish a term paper, Dianne, and Doug; and by his many grandchildren the situation’s guaranteed to be and great grandchildren. The family will be having a worse. memorial at the Peachland Senior Centre (also known As someone who attended high as the 50+ Activity Centre) located at 5672 Beach school at the tail end of the musAvenue, on Saturday October 13, at 3:00 pm. Those cle-car era, I get that if you have a wishing to honour Walt’s life are welcome to come. great ride, you may want people to remember you for it.

But trust me: what you really don’t want is to be remembered for killing yourself, a friend or a complete stranger.

Over the last year, our government has taken steps to better protect people from dangerous We are closed Monday Oct 8. drivers. For example, we’ve put in place much higher penalties for We re-open on Tuesday Oct 9. repeat distracted drivers, and established longer prohibitions for people who engage in street racing, stunting and other risky driving.

We’ve also fully activated redlight cameras at 140 of B.C.’s highest-risk intersections - and, once additional equipment is inin the Friday Oct 12 issue stalled at 35 of these locations, of the Peachland View we’ll be issuing automated speeding tickets, too. will be But no financial penalty or drivFriday Oct 5 at 4:00 pm. ing ban compares with knowing you’ve diminished your family’s joy forever, or someone else’s.

There’s no CGI to fix what goes wrong in real life. Take care, and have a great year.

Men are dying on the roads at triple the rate of women MIKE FARNSWORTH

PUBLIC SAFETY MINISTRY FOR B.C. With great power comes great responsibility - but you wouldn’t know it from some of the troubling, recent traffic statistics in B.C. Last year, we saw about 350,000 crashes in our province. Too often, speed, distraction and impairment are the top contributing factors cited by police in the worst incidents, where people suffer death or serious injury.

In the first seven months of this year, fatal motor vehicle incidents involving motorcyclists doubled.

The BC Coroners Service noted speed and impairment as top contributing factors. And serious collisions involving a pedestrian or cyclist seem to happen daily.

Meantime, at least one police agency has observed a major increase in excessive speeding. This year, Ridge Meadows RCMP officers have stopped 25% more drivers for this serious infraction.

And police on Greater Vancouver’s North Shore have seized vehicles allegedly racing at ludicrous speeds.

As the minister responsible for road safety in B.C., I’m troubled by these facts. The reason I’m writing at this time is because - beyond the factors cited above - these incidents disproportionately involve one other thing: Young men, as drivers and victims. More than three times as many male drivers die on our roads as female drivers.

This month, you may be starting or resuming your post-secondary journey and celebrating with friends you haven’t seen all summer. You may be among those students lucky enough to pull onto campus in a nice car or on a sleek bike.

There’s nothing wrong with that.

I’m not writing this to be a killjoy.

Quite the contrary: what I want

Loshny

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Sandra Lee Bain Sandra Lee Kaczor, aged 73, passed away peacefully at her home in Chandler, Arizona after a valiant battle with cancer, on August 9, 2018.

Sandra was born on June 10, 1945 in Portland, Oregon to James Ruglan Bain and Beverly Jane Stansfield. Her parents divorced when she was small. When her mother remarried, the family moved to Mesa, Arizona where Sandy graduated from Mesa High School in 1963. Sandra moved back to Portland where she worked for Pacific Northwest Bell (later US West) until her retirement.

Sandra loved traveling and truly appreciated the beautiful world of nature. She was a faithful volunteer in many community service organizations and met many wonderful friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her late husband, Jan Kaczor. Sandra is survived by her 3 sisters; Rebecca Bates McCray (Bryan McCray) of Eagle Mountain, Utah; Paula Allen (Mike Allen) of St. George, Utah; Debbie Fairbourne (Rick Fairbourne) of Shelley, Idaho; her partner, Harry Middleton of Peachland, BC, Canada; her aunt, Vera Sant of Lake Oswego, Oregon; 19 nieces and nephews, and many wonderful cousins and friends she considered as family.

A graveside remembrance will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, October 5, 2018 in Portland, Oregon at the Sunnyside Chimes Memorial Garden Cemetery, 11667 SE Stevens Rd. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 27, 2018 in Chandler, Arizona at the Pleasant 1st Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 800 W. Chandler Heights.

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Direct to Smelter

PEACHLAND VIEW

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Precious Metals Recycling Roadshow returns to Peachland

Ursa Major Gold, Silver & Coin returns to Peachland on October 1st and 2nd. You can bring your gold, silver, coins and Canadian paper money to the Peachland 50+ Activity Centre between 10am and 5pm each day.

No appointment is required. Barry Dick is a precious metals buyer and President of Ursa Major Gold, Silver & Coin.

“Ursa Major has the unique advantage of dealing direct with a smelter” said Dick.

“That allows us to cut out one or even two middlemen. Ursa Major purchases gold and silver from other gold buyers, pawn shops, dentists, jewellers and jewellery makers as well as the general public.” In terms of the US dollar, gold and silver prices appear low but the weak Canadian dollar means prices are strong.

Ursa Major analyzes your gold, silver, coins and paper money while you watch, with the process explained to you in detail. Coins with numismatic value are graded and set aside from those with a ‘melt’ value. Silver items such as jewellery and flatware are analyzed for hallmark identification. Items thought to contain gold will also be analyzed for hallmarks, and then confirmed using precise testing that is done while you watch. Then a cash offer is made and you decide to sell or not.

“If you decide to sell after hearing the quote, great, but it is also about information” says Dick. “A lot of times people just need to know a ballpark of what things are worth; we don’t pressure anyone into selling”. Dick took out his first gold claim when he turned 16 in the 1970’s and has been involved with precious metals ever since.

An ardent gold panner, he was a regular at the world championship gold panning competition with a personal best of 3rd place in 1984.

“Nearly half of the world’s annual gold harvest comes from recycled gold. Energy costs are about $500 to mine a new ounce of gold where recycled gold is about $10 per ounce. That prevents a lot of diesel from being burned.” Gold and silver purchased at the show and later melted goes back into the market without incurring that environmental cost.

Out of fashion jewelry, single earrings, broken chains, unloved jewelry, charm bracelets, dental gold, nuggets and fine gold are all accepted. “We can assess any coin ever made for collector or precious metal value, including world coins and ancient coins.”

People are encouraged to bring in any and all coins for assessment.

Ursa Major also assesses and purchases Canadian and Dominion of Canada Paper Money. They have extensive experience working with estates, executors, widows and widowers in a respectful and caring manner. No appointment necessary.

In Penticton

Chamber of Commerce 102 Ellis Street Friday & Saturday September 28 & 29

In Peachland

at the 50+ Activity Centre 5672 Beach Ave Monday & Tuesday October 1 & 2

In Kelowna

at the ANAF Hall 270 Dougall Road North Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday October 3, 4, & 5

Open Daily 10 am to 5 pm

Valid Government Photo ID Required

Agents for vintage hockey, baseball and football trading cards 1910 - 1970's and rare historical sports memorabilia. Inquire at show.

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OPINION

More development does not mean lower taxes Property Manager Peachland Seniors’ Support Society The Peachland Seniors’ Support Society is a not-for-profit organization, providing affordable housing for seniors and persons with disabilities. Our first housing project is nearing completion, and we are looking for the right person to fill the new position of Property Manager. We are looking for someone with a combination of education and experience, including a Property Management Diploma, Certificates in CPR, First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Food Safe, a valid BC Driver’s License, the ability to recognize a decline in overall health of tenants, knowledge of the Residential Tenancy Act, building maintenance, janitorial, computers and safety. For a complete job description, go to: https://www.peachland.ca/1062 The position is expected to start part-time in November/December, moving to full time after that. Building occupancy is expected to begin in February. The wage range is $20 - $25 per hour, with benefits following a probationary period.

Please submit your resume with three references by Friday, October 12th, to: Hiring Committee, Peachland Seniors’ Support Society Att: E. Lemke, Administrator elemke@peachland.ca, or mail to/drop off at: 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC V0H 1X7 We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Dear editor: Patricia Garnters Sept 21 Letter, “I know who I am voting for” supporting Keith Thom, contains information from Keith Thom’s web page which says, “The recently approved PeachTree Village will take a current tax base of $5,000 per year to over $70,000 per year for the same foot print.”

That comparison is misleading.

Nobody has a problem with three storeys as per the previous OCP and rather than compare the property taxes from the two previous residential lots on Beach Avenue with the foreseen property taxes from a five storey building, the true comparison is that of a three storey building versus a five storey one, factoring in the reduced property taxes that will be obtained from the one storey residential homes surrounding and behind the five storey building each of which will likely be devalued as a result of the five storey building, being built to the neighbours lot line with insufficient parking.

Some other misperceptions that need to be cleared up are the claims that a developer needs to build five storeys on Beach Avenue to make a profit.

Not so.

First of all, there are cities and towns all over North America that, like Peachland did, have a height limit on their main street. And, specific to Peachland, the new Shoreline development underway on Beach Avenue just south of 11th and Beach is only three storeys and will offer seven three storey condos. Their cost of obtaining their land was $1.25M. That is higher than the cost of obtaining the two lots for the five storey Peachtree development was, $1.14M. So it is a myth that a developer somehow needs more than three storeys to make a prof-

it on Beach Ave. Developers are doing it with 3 storeys just down the street on Beach avenue and all over North America.

The second myth, is that development will lower residential property taxes.

Not true.

For 2018, per the Provincial gov’t, the average residential property taxes for the average home in Peachland and neighboring communities are as follows: 704 - Taxes and Charges on a Representative House – 2018 Avg 2018 taxes for avg house in: Peachland $3,954 Summerland $4,387 West Kelowna $5,123 Kelowna $4,339 Point being it is a myth that more development leads to lower taxes.

Summerland, West Kelowna, and Kelowna all have both more development and higher residential property taxes than Peachland.

The relationship between more development and lower taxes is not one to one.

Complementary infrastructure costs, roads, lights, power and water have to be factored in.

And there is no desperate need for tax revenue in Peachland that can ONLY be satisfied by putting an uncomplementary five storey building next to and in front of homes on Beach avenue.

There is plenty of development underway in Peachland, from new subdivisions, to new buildings that meet the three storey limit on Beach Avenue, that will increase the tax base.

Randey Brophy Peachland

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MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT This week a somewhat unusual event occurred in the House of Commons.

On Tuesday the Conservative Official Opposition tabled a motion: “That, given the Prime Minister has told veterans that they are “asking for more than we are able to give”, the House call on the Minister of Veterans Affairs to revoke the Veterans Affairs Canada benefits that have been extended to Chris Garnier, who is not a veteran, is incarcerated for second-degree murder and for interfering with the dead body of police officer Catherine Campbell, and is currently receiving benefits for a disability he sustained while committing his heinous crimes.”

The unusual event?

After the debate on this motion, all opposition parties – the Conservatives, the NDP, the Bloc and the Green Party voted unanimously in support of stopping veterans benefits being provided to this convicted killer of a police officer.

The Trudeau Liberals used their majority to defeat this motion.

It is unusual for all opposition parties to vote together, however this issue crossed all partisan party lines. I have heard outrage from a significant number of people and in particular from

members of our law enforcement community.

The Liberals, in support of their move to defeat the motion, have argued that because the convicted murderer’s father is a veteran, there is justification to provide these benefits to his son.

There is some positive news related to this motion.

On the day this motion was being debated in the House of Commons, CBC reported that that “Veterans Affairs Canada will no longer pay for benefits for incarcerated relatives of veterans in the wake of the Christopher Garnier case.”

This revised policy is one that I am already hearing strong support for, from many citizens in our region.

Despite this new policy, the Trudeau Liberals have decided it will not be applied retroactively, meaning that this convicted killer will continue to receive treatment for PTSD that he admitted was caused by events that occurred during his brutal act of violence against an off duty-police officer.

My question this week: Do you agree with the Trudeau Liberals decision to continue to allow Veterans Affairs to pay the cost of PTSD treatment of the man convicted of murdering an off-duty police officer?

I can be reached at Dan.Albas@ parl.gc.ca or call toll free 1-800665-8711.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Local Events and Activities: Send the information for your Peachland event to admin@peachlandview.com Peachland Farmers and Crafters Market - every Sunday from May 27 to Sept 30, 10 am to 2 pm at Heritage Park.

50+ Activities Centre - potluck, Friday September 28, 6 pm. Please bring a salad, entree, dessert or something yummy to share, as well as your own cutlery and dishes.

By donation. Everyone is welcome! RG Peever performs at 7 pm.

Hands-On Culture Days Activity - at the Peachland library September 28 & 29. There will be a community mural based on Klimt’s Tree of Life to color. It is free and open to all ages. Drop in any time September 28 between 11 am and 5 pm and on September 29 between 11 am and 4 pm and color a portion of the mural. There will also be a 3D printer demonstration on September 28 from 3:30-4:30 pm.

Kaleidoscope of French & Spanish Music from Europe - Sunday afternoon Sep 30, 2-4:30 pm at the Ad Lib Art Gallery. RSVP—$30 both or $17 each. 3063 Bridlehill

MONDAYS

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre YOGA (RESTORATIVE) 8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre YOGA 9-10 am Contact Dawn for location 250-878-6342 PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 9:05-11 am, Community Centre VARIETY SINGERS 9:15 am Drop in from Sept to June, 50+ Activity Centre TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30-10:30 am, 4th Street Place MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10-11 am, Peachland Wellness Ctre PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 11 am-1 pm, Community Centre TAI CHI noon, 50+ Activity Centre Back Sept 17th by donation

MEDITATION/RELAXATION 11:30 am-12:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 1-3 pm, Community Centre NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre CONTRACT BRIDGE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (3.5) 4:30-6:30 pm, Community Centre MINI BATTERS T-BALL 4:30-5:15 pm.

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

KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm at the Little Schoolhouse HATHA YOGA 6-7 pm Community Centre YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6-8 pm, 4th St Place WOOD CARVERS 7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre Returns Oct 1st

POUND 6:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre PICKLEBALL DROP IN (all levels) 8-9:30 pm, Community Centre

TUESDAYS

POWER UP & OPEN GYM Grade 4-5, 3-6 pm, Boys and Girls Club ZUMBA 5:30-6:30 pm, 4th Street Place LINE DANCING 7 pm, $4 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL DROP IN (all levels) 5:45-7:30 pm, Community Centre PICKLEBALL DROP IN (all levels) 7:45-9:30 pm, Community Centre

WEDNESDAYS

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre FLOW YOGA 8 am, 5$ Drop in 50+ Activity Centre FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th Street Place SPIN & SCULPT 9:15-10 am, Community Centre MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE 9:30 am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10-11 am, Community Centre CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs), 10:00-noon, Community Centre CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Ctre AA 12-1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1-3 pm, Community Centre UKELELE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre MAHJONG 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre STRETCH, BALANCE & CORE 8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre Bring mat, Beginners welcome

YOGA 9-10 am Contact Dawn for location 250-878-6342 PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 9:05-11 am, Community Centre 50+ FITNESS 9:15 am, $5 Drop in. Please bring a mat.

50+ Activity Ctre FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30-10:30 am, 4th Street Place WELLNESS CIRCLE 10 am-11:30 am, Peachland Wellness Ctre Begins Oct 10th

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

COFFEE GROUP 10:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre,

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MEDITATION 9-11 am Contact Dawn for location 250-878-6342

Drive, West Kelowna. Call Claudia Kargl at 250-768-1404.

All Candidates Forum - October 1, 6 pm, at the Community Centre. Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce Forum Committee. Meet and greet the candidates at 5 pm.

Please send your election questions to rockyrs.tritonmarine@gmail.com Kairos Blanket Exercise - October 10 from 1:30 to 4:00 pm at 50 plus activity centre.

Participants will find themselves immersed in the history of Canada’s First Peoples. All are welcome. This is a free event co-facilitated by Peachland United Church and the Ki-Low-na Friendship Society. Please go to Eventbrite to register: https://bit.ly/2PQBHCW. For general inquiries please call 250-767-2206.

The Paverpol Workshop - Saturday, October 13 at the Little Schoolhouse still has a few seats available. No previous experience required to learn this art; open to all adults. Call Sharon to register 767-6556.

PICKLEBALL DROP IN (3.0+) 11 am-1 pm, Community Centre PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1-3 pm, Community Centre CONTRACT BRIDGE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre SUNSHINE SINGERS 1:15 to 2:15 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre CHESS 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre TWEEN DINNER NIGHT Grades 4-7, 4:30-7:30 pm $3/session or $10/month Boys and Girls Club

SPIN, CORE, STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre FAMILY MULTI SPORT (Drop In) 5:30-6:30 pm, Community Centre CLOG DANCING 6-7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre KARATE CLASS 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

THURSDAYS

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre YOGA (FOUNDATIONS) 8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre HI-LO FITNESS 9:30-10:30 am, 4th Street Place BARGAIN BIN 9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church

TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 9:30 am, Heritage Park, hosted by Peachland Wellness Ctre.

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BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10 am-12 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre PICKLEBALL (3.5) 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Community Centre IRON & SILK 10:45 am 50+ Activity Centre FALL STORY TIME 11:15 am Peachland Library ZUMBA 11:45 am-12:45 pm, 4th Street Place ROTARY CLUB PEACHLAND 12-1:30 pm, Gasthaus Restaurant.

Everyone welcome

AA 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre ENERGY FOR WELLNESS 1:00-3:00 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre 3rd Thur of each month,

PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1-3 pm, Community Centre UKELELE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre TEEN DROP IN Grade 8+ 4-8 pm, FREE Boys and Girls Club MEAT DRAW 4-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St. MINI KICKERS SOCCER (4-6 years) 4:30-5:15 pm, Community Centre MINI KICKERS SOCCER (6-7 years) 5:30-6:30 pm, Community Centre POUND 6:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre BINGO 6:45 pm 50+ Activity Centre (doors open 5:30 pm)

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FRIDAYS

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre MEDITATION CLASS 8-9 am $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre 50+ FITNESS 9:15 am, $5 Drop in.

Please bring a mat.

50+ Activity Centre FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th Street Place THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10-11 am, Community Centre CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 10 am-noon, Community Centre BARGAIN BIN 9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10 am - noon, Peachland Wellness Ctre YOGA (BEGINNERS) 10:30 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre PASSION 4 ART 12 pm 50+ Activity Centre ART CLUB 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre LADIES COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1-3 pm, Community Centre LEGO TIME (ALL AGES) 3-4 pm, Peachland Library FEEL GOOD FRIDAYS Grade 4-7 4-8 pm, Free Boys and Girls Club

SATURDAYS

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre BARGAIN BIN 9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church

CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Centre MEAT DRAW 3-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St. DROP IN Grade K-7 1-5 pm, Free Boys and Girls Club

SUNDAYS

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre SUNDAY BREAKFAST 8-11 am, (no long weekends) Peachland Wellness Ctre PEACHLAND UNITED Service: 10 am, United Church ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP 10 am, St. Margaret’s Church EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 10 am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank PEACHLAND BAPTIST Service 10:30 am, Fellowship 11:30 am, 4204 Lake Ave. PICKLEBALL (2.5-3.5) 12-2 pm, Community Centre THE PEACHLAND WALKING CLUB 1 pm, for details visit peachlandtrekkers.ca MEAT DRAW 2-4 pm, Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St. PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 2-4 pm, Community Centre PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday worship: 2 pm, Meeting at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

COMMUNITY

FOR SENIORS HERE Catering to the fine senior citizens of Peachland

Amazing Night of Fun celebrating the Peachland Wellness Centre

CHRISTINA MACMASTER

EXECUTIVE CO-ORDINATOR Peachland Wellness Centre

End of Summer!

What does that mean?

For some it means cooler temperatures, and this year in the Okanagan, it means less smoke from wild fires. For others it means preparing for winter; buying ski passes, registering for winter sports and gathering equipment. But for over 150 people in Peachland, this year it meant attending the Peachland Wellness Centre, End of Summer Gala on September 22nd the ‘last day of summer.

Apparently, there are various dates that define the end of summer and the beginning of autumn. The two most commonly used ones are based on the astronomical calendar and the meteorological calendar.

Astronomers say summer 2018 ends on September 22 in the northern hemisphere, so that is the date for this first PWC, End of Summer Gala. So, now we know what was being celebrated but to be sure let’s review!

1. the end of summer and 2 the amazing work of the Peachland Wellness Centre in providing programs and services for the people of Peachland.

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This event was meant as a fundraiser to support the programs and services offered by PWC. The fundraiser however turned into an amazing celebration!

The entire event went above and beyond all expectations!

The entertainment was of a calibre that you would only find in the most elite, extravagant venues around the world and we had it here in Peachland.

It started with the amazing Marty Edwards followed by the soft dinner music of Craig and Heather.

This followed by three separate acts, yes three separate acts, of very talented ladies Anita Leblanc, Melita Ree and Daria all of whom, had the dance floor full. The music continued when Marty and the Revival took to the stage, talk about dancing and fun.

They truly are the ‘revival’.

All this amazing entertainment for the very low cost of $65.00 a person.

To top off the celebration/fundraiser a fabulous sit-down dinner was served by amazing volunteers who looked stunning and worked hard to get the food out fast.

And the fabulous food which was catered by Wendy and her kitchen team.

To start Wendy prepared an Okanagan Butternut Squash Soup followed

by Cornish Game Hens, Wild Rice and Cranberry Dressing, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and fall vegetables.

The great food was topped off with warm Apple Crisp covered with whipped cream and caramel sauce.

To say the food was outstanding would be an understatement. Everyone had the meal served hot and on time.

WOW! Great job everyone!

To top it off patrons had the fun of bidding on so many great donated silent auction items.

These items were donated by businesses and individuals in or near Peachland.

The sponsors for this event included; Gold, the Peachland View & Okanagan Oldies 103.9, Silver, Gorman Brothers & Back Door Winery, and Bronze, Johnston Meier Insurance & VantageOne Credit Union.

To see the full list of those who supported this event either as a volunteer, donor or sponsor visit the PWC website End of Summer Gala page. Thanks to each one of you!

So, what’s next?

To start with PWC is again hosting the annual Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, November 24th.

This has grown to become a joint venture partnered with several other Peachland organizations now known as Peachland Christmas Markets, but what about the next musical extravaganza?

Well, next years date for the end of summer will likely be September 21, 2019 based on the same calendar as this year.

You will not want to miss this next one!

Tickets will go on sale during the summer of 2019 and tickets will sell fast. We look forward to next year and seeing you at the event.

If you want to get a jump on the rush as a sponsor, you want to help with the 2019 Musical Extravaganza or you want more information on PWC happenings, check out peachlandwellnesscentre.ca or call 250-767-0141.

Thank you, Peachland!

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Weekly question for mayoral and council candidates

ELECTION

During the election campaign, the Peachland View will be asking candidates a new question every week.

Do you think Peachland needs a bypass?

(Candidates that did not submit their response to last week’s answer by press deadline were able to add it onto this week’s answer.)

Harry Gough

After years of reviewing a Bypass versus four lanes on Highway 97 the Provincial government will allow us to review their findings this fall. These options will allow us to look at what they feel is the best route for Peachland and area. As I do not have an engineering background I will remain open minded at least until the time the Provincial government reveals all options with respect to the highway through or above Peachland. Items other than the route itself that will need to be examined are our Watershed, effect on wildlife, fire hazards, snow removal amongst many other.

Cindy Fortin

Recently, I spoke with the Honourable Claire Travena, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI), as well as, Jordan Sturdy, Opposition Critic, urging them to resolve this issue that has left us in limbo. MOTI will be presenting a final option for each of the two choices – a bypass or improvements to Hwy 97 – within the coming months.

I don’t believe a bypass would have a negative socioeconomic impact on our community, as tourists with Peachland in mind as their destination will still come here -- perhaps in greater numbers with the easing of the traffic congestion.

Keith Thom

I voted for the by-pass option that would require the least wildlife interruption and as far back from existing development as possible. This would reduce the amount of commercial traffic on Highway 97 and allow our residents and tourist traffic easy unimpeded access to our local businesses. The current provincial government has committed to an answer one way or the other by fall 2019. The actual construction could be several years away but a decision would allow us to plan our corridor in a clear concise manner. I will continue to make our wishes known to the Province and continue to garner the opinions of our residents.

Eric Hall

In 2010 the community was consulted in detail about the future of our downtown.

The sustainable downtown plan was created to control development; it was added to our OCP. When Peachtree was proposed, our Mayor and Council heard from the community that the three-storey limit should be respected.

Despite huge opposition, a five-storey building was approved by our Mayor and most Councillors.

We cannot let this lack of respect for the public continue; we must have a Mayor and Council that represents the people of Peachland.

I make a pledge that, as your Mayor, I will listen to the public and hear the message.

••• I support building a bypass but I understand that some residents are opposed.

This is another occasion when consultation with those affected is vital.

There are different routes proposed, so the true impact is not clear yet.

We need to know from the BC ministry what decision will be made even if construction is years away.

Whether the bypass is built or not has huge implications in planning the future of Peachland.

Mike Kent

I believe that establishing a bypass/alternative route for Peachland is in the very best interest of the community as a whole. My voting record reflects this. I am convinced that a bypass will prevent four lanes through Peachland’s center which physically divides our community. The bypass option will improve road safety and the quality of life for residents and visitors alike, promoting Peachland as a destination rather than a via-point. Businesses will benefit from increased tourism as visitors stay longer and drivers choose the scenic route during trips. Peachland will also have more power to determine its own future as authority for decisions regarding development and speed zones move from MOTI to local government along the 97 corridor.

Mario Vucinovic

As time and growth along the entire Okanagan corridor expands, an alternate transportation solution will be required. Expanding the current corridor to four lanes will further divide the town into two halves with more traffic solutions required to maneuver around the corridor and travel into and out of town. This will not be a favourable outcome for some well established neighbourhoods. I believe in improving on our current infrastructure without disrupting the charm of Peachland with the foresight of finding an alternate route for thru traffic. We missed an opportunity to show MOTI (Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure) that the District of Peachland is serious about an alternate route thru town by not having a second OCP version identifying what our town would look like without a main corridor and its future intended land use.

Keith Fielding

Yes, I support a bypass. The inevitable alternative is for Peachland to have a four-lane race track splitting the town in two - more noise, more pollution, more traffic and more physical division. A bypass will avoid this disaster and allow the District to convert the existing highway into a speed-regulated scenic route enhanced by suitably planned development on adjacent lands.

Access and safety concerns that currently limit such development opportunities will not apply if the route into and out of Peachland is District controlled and traffic calmed.

Andrew Kwaczynski Yes!

Rick Ingram

What Peachland needs is for MOTI to make a decision for the longterm Highway 97 alignment so that we can move forward with confidence instead of stagnating in uncertainty.

Peachland also needs safety enhancements to reduce the quantity and severity of accidents now - long before any expansion happens.

Whether a bypass or expanded inplace, no four-lane highway should be routed through existing neighbourhoods. At the MOTI Open House, four out of six bypass “options”, and both inplace “options” south of Princeton, did exactly this. Council must make it clear that no such route is acceptable.

We need to know what a four lane expansion would look like in-place complete with property expropriations and building demolitions required.

The current right-of-way includes the Peachland Museum property - would it be demolished for in-place expansion?

I believe that a true bypass that fully circumnavigates Peachland is in our best interest.

Bypass benefits include: eliminating the lower-town/upper-town division that a four-lane highway would create, creating both a fire-block and a second north-south route, and allowing development of more waterfront.

A bypass must also provide safety provisions for wildlife and engineering to safeguard our watershed.

Patrick Van Minsel

Transportation is a valley-wide issue.

North Okanagan already has its bypass, and now Central Okanagan (Kelowna, West Kelowna and Peachland) is in need of one. In anticipation of the MOTI decision, good government dictates that we should prepare ourselves for both scenarios, a bypass or four-laning of the existing Highway.

Leanne Sarsons

I want to change people’s perception of Peachland being a retirement community by introducing some new idea’s such as a hockey rink, lights at Cousins Park, a movie house or a bowling alley. Maybe an outdoor bandstand for everyone to enjoy while fishing on the new pier.

We need to attract young families and youth to the downtown core of Peachland not into West Kelowna.

Since returning to Peachland and volunteering with the Youth Ambassador’s I have realized that volunteer’s are the heart of Peachland.

When elected as a councilor i will continue to participate as a volunteer in the town I hope to grow old in.

••• Projects like these will not happen in the near future.

We need to concentrate on the safety of our citizens NOW. I will lobby for cement dividers and solar reflectors down drought hill Other safety concerns are lights and shelters at bus stops and street lights along Beach Avenue from 13th Street to Buchanan.

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The United Church is almost finished getting rinsed off.

After its basement was flooded out in the spring of 2017, extensive restoration work is nearly finished on the 4th Street landmark.

The building is over 100 years old, and was not “up to code” in many ways, Pastor Ian McLean said.

Although it’s been a long process, McLean said the insurance company was very helpful and the basement is being restored “right back to the bare walls which was a real blessing.”

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basement. Drywalling is scheduled to begin soon.

“So now with a new floor, new walls, and completely new furnishings – it will look like a nice new place,” he said.

The basement of course is the home of the Bargain Bin, which has been functioning out of a satellite shop on the same property for the past year-and-a-half. With the renovations nearly complete, volunteers who run the shop are excited to move the thrift shop back into the Church.

With the bottom floor of the building out of commission for such a long period, some compromises had to be made.

“Members of the congregation were hopeful that the worship space would not have to change much. With the exception of relocating fellowship time to the sanctuary this was the case. Most realized that a little bit of change can be a good thing.”

Despite the new use, McLean said the sanctuary still maintains its sense of serenity.

“Nothing we’ve been forced to do will take us away from how people have utilized the space for quite some time. It will always be a quiet worshipful space.”

The United Church holds its weekly service on Sundays at 10 a.m., and the Bargain Bin is open Thursday to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

GETTING SPRUCED UP – Below, Bargain Bin volunteer Janet Drinnan and Pastor Ian McLean put their elbows up on a table saw in the basement of the United Church, where Peachland’s only department store will be returning to later in the fall.

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