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HOPPING HAPPY HUNTING - Saturday March 31st was a clear and cool day for the 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt, hosted by the Peachland Boys and Girls Club. The actual egg hunt started around noon and ended quickly because these kids are masters at running to collect and gather up the colourful eggs. See more pictures on Page 8.

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New protections coming for trailer park tenants DAN WALTON EDITOR

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Living in a trailer park is about to get a little less risky.

If the owner of a mobile home park decides to force his or her tenants out to redevelop the property, they will now be required to give tenants 12 months

notice and provide greater financial compensation.

Premier John Horgan was in Penticton on Tuesday morning to make the announcement. He said it’s reasonable for trailer park owners to want to earn more money by redeveloping their properties, “But the consequences for the

families that live there can often be dire. And very few places can be called home when you’re living on a pad on someone else’s property.”

Based on discussions with local MLA Dan Ashton and Penticton Mayor Andrew Jakubeit, Horgan said that unfair evictions from mobile homes

don’t seem to be a major problem in the area, but the issue still needs to be corrected.

So next week, the provincial government will be introducing legislation to update the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act. “No one should have to face financial ruin or potential homelessness when facing eviction from a manufactured home park,” Horgan said.

The language has also been clarified to

state that a tenant who cannot relocate their mobile home is not responsible for disposal costs. Furthermore, if property owners turf their tenants and then don’t end up redeveloping the park, they’ll have to pay even greater compensation.

Speaking on behalf of the Penticton and District Manufactured Home Owners Association was president Hugh Chown.

He thanked the NDP government for its action and said that pleas

with the previous Liberal government went unanswered.

“The strengthening of protections for owners of manufactured homes in situations when park owners decide to close or convert a park is long overdue,” Chown said. “What

many people don’t realize, is that when a park is closed, the tenant doesn’t just lose a place to live, they also lose the equity in the home. It can cost $15,000 to relocate a home, and that’s assuming you can find a place to move it to.”

Peachland man’s death under investigation

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Alexander Louis Hegedus of Peachland was found dead in a pickup truck on a rural forest service road east of Kelowna on March 22.

The 54-year-old man’s death is being investigated by the Kelowna RCMP’s Serious Crime Unit.

“The Kelowna RCMP Serious Crime Unit is now releasing a photograph of Alex Hegedus, in hopes of encouraging potential witnesses to come forward with any contacts they may have experienced or sightings they may have had of Alex Hegedus on Thursday March 22, 2018 in the Kelowna, West Kelowna and or Peachland areas,” said RCMP Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey.

On the day he died, Hegedus was wearing

white painter’s pants and a white t-shirt with his company’s logo (see logo above left) on the front left chest area. Hegedus was believed to be driving his dark grey or charcoal colored Ford F-150 XLT, full size, 4-door crew cab, 4X4 pickup truck which had a matching canopy.

Anybody who can help is being asked to call the Kelowna RCMP serious crimes tip line at 250-470-6236

Tons of art to celebrate around town CHRIS BYRD

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL This is turn around week at the Peachland Art Gallery when gallery co–ordinator Janet Hornseth prepares for the opening of the next exhibition, Emotion vs. Logic, an exploration of the abstract by artists Fiona Neal and Brazen Edwards (See story on Page 11).

The photographic works of Captured Images must come down, pin holes filled in, and new title cards printed out. The posters have already been designed and printed but the most taxing part will be the sorting and hanging of the works themselves. This can be no slap-hazard task and requires an artistic skill all its own – Hornseth has proven to have the magic touch!

Doug Armitage, long time director and founding member of the PCAC in 1997 is retiring to Vernon. On April 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. we are inviting members to attend a party and special ceremony in the Art Gallery honouring Doug’s long time contribution to the arts in the District of Peachland.

We are hoping in particular that members of the Peachland Variety Singers, Peachland Players (now Peachland Little theatre) and St. Margaret’s Anglican Church with whom he was so active will be able to join us.

On April 15 at 2 p.m., Swing Into Spring with the Peachland Variety Singers as maestro Phyllis Papineau and her harmonious songsters waft you into a world of fresh renewal as well as sweet memories at Peachland’s 50 Plus Activity

Centre. Refreshments will follow the concert with admission by donation.

Positions remain open for Pat Ryan’s Alcohol Ink Workshop in the Peachland 1898 Little Schoolhouse on Saturday April 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. You’ll learn to create a beautiful landscape of birch trees using simple tools and with a straw to create flowers on photo and yupo paper.

All supplies are included for $50. Please register with Sharon at themcphees@telus.net.

Oh, golden Okanagan sunflowers, please unfold your shining faces and emit your powerful rays from our western slopes the soonest! But - please - not too swiftly - to avoid costly flooding!!! (Yet, how demanding of nature can one be? Without being responsible ourselves for example - like logging appropriately, etc.?)

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Council wants to know when mining gets approved within the watershed DAN WALTON EDITOR

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Councillors were noticeably frustrated that nobody from the District was informed about a new mining operation in Peachland’s watershed.

The Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources approved an exploration permit for Troubadour Resources, which will allow the Amarillo Project to proceed with copper prospecting 30 kilometres west of Peachland, which is within the District’s watershed. Since mining operations have the potential to contaminate drinking water, council felt the District should have been notified by the ministry responsible.

Troubadour president Geoff Schellenberg says it is not

a mining operation.

The scope of the work is highly preliminary and the exploration activities will cause very little surface impact or disturbance, covering “basic ground work” comprising of soil sampling, rock sampling and geophysical surveys to determine if the potential is there to proceed with follow up exploration.

If the Amarillo Project does lead to drilling, Schellenberg said only small diameter bore holes will be needed and drilled into the rock to test for potential mineralization below the surface. Drill stations generate a low impact footprint and with the company utilizing pre-existing road networks in its drill plan, the potential for land disturbance will be further mitigated.

“There would be very little petroleum

products used other than the diesel we use to run the drill. Mineral exploration is a lot more environmentally friendly than it was in the past and Troubadour Resources takes its responsibility seriously. “ Nevertheless, most of Peachland council is annoyed that they have no control over which activities are allowed in the watershed.

Coun. Keith Thom said he’s “extraordinarily disappointed” the Ministry didn’t reach out to the District for input. “But the long and short of it is that it’s going to go ahead.”

Coun. Peter Schierbeck said the District doesn’t have the right to stop a mining business from conducting legal operations. He wishes the District was notified, but every mining operation has

to take place in somebody’s watershed. He worries that opposition to the project will brand Peachland as a Not-In-My-BackYard community. He said mining, along with agriculture, is what established Peachland as a community.

Since there’s a risk of contaminating the public’s drinking water, “We have to take a stand on what happens within our watershed,” said Coun. Mike Kent.

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Mario Vucinovic was less enthusiastic about taking action, citing how the issue is out of Peachland’s jurisdiction.

Even though the Ministry of Mines is the governing body,

Mayor Cindy Fortin encouraged council not to have a defeatist attitude. She recounted how last summer Osoyoos council helped save their local high school from imminent closure, despite the Ministry of Education having higher authority over the matter.

Coun. Terry Condon sure didn’t have a defeatist attitude when he suggested annexing the watershed.

Fortin said that wouldn’t be impossible but she still asked if he was being sarcastic.

No he wasn’t being sarcastic.

“Much of our utility base is outside of our boundaries,” Condon said, so if council is se-

rious about protecting its drinking water, an annexation should be considered.

If an environmental disaster does occur, Coun. Pam Cunningham asked who would be on the hook. Operations director Joe Mitchell said each mining company i responsible for any damages incurred, however, the people of Peachland would still have to deal with unsafe drinking water coming through their taps.

The area of exploration is currently covered in snow. Operations are expected to begin later in the year when the ground is thawed.

Council voted 5–2 to send a letter of opposition to the Ministry.

Couns. Scierbeck and Vucinovic were opposed.

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You may be aware that after pushing for the change to the bylaw of the Official Community Plan (OCP) to allow five storeys on Beach Avenue, and to remove the requirement for a three storey limit, the Planning Department is going ahead with changing the OCP entirely.

Odd, one would think, that the Planning Department and CAO urged the recent change to the OCP to accept 5 stories and now comes along and hires Urban Systems to change the rest of the OCP. Kind of makes one wonder why they would invite the public to attend an Open House at all.

Lets all attend the open house from 4 to 8 p.m., April 9 at the Community Center.

And let’s email the District Planner Cory Gain corinegain@ peachland.ca and CAO Elsie Lemke elemke@peachland.ca.

Please copy Friends of Beach Avenue at fobafor3@gmail.com to let us know of your support for the Foba 3Max position.

After a delay of a year and a half, I guess it’s time again to re-start the OCP change.

Oh yeah, I forgot, the District Council voted on that already.

After all, “Everyone has a role to play in creating a plan for Peachland’s future.”

I wonder if anyone is listening.

Lloyd Stinson Sotas On behalf of the Friends of Beach Avenue

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Chamber opposes speculation tax

The Peachland Chamber of Commerce and its Board of Directors would like to express that we are AGAINST the implementation of the Speculation Tax. The Speculation Tax will target foreign and domestic speculators in BC. These are homeowners who have removed their units from BC’s long-term housing stock – meaning they are not owner-occupied or a qualifying long-term rental property. Satellite families – households with high worldwide income that pay little income tax in BC – will also be captured by the tax.

The Speculation Tax will initially apply to the Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Capital and Nanaimo Regional Districts and in the municipalities of Kelowna and West Kelowna.

Essentially, the government is ‘arbitrarily’ telling residents that if they bought a property for their personal use, on a less than full time basis, the government has the right to tax them. This won’t create more rental properties, as the government thinks, it will simply force people to sell their properties and go elsewhere. If our fellow Canadians are forced to sell their second homes, there is no guarantee that these homes would be purchased to use and rentals. This will result in a huge loss to the tourist industry, have a negative impact on real estate values and not solve rental shortages.

Owners of second homes are used as family getaways. These people all contribute to the local economies when they are here and they already pay higher property taxes than local residents because they don’t receive the “BC Homeowner’s Grant”.

Owners of condos and townhouses sometimes cannot even rent their home, even if they wanted to, due to Strata rules. The government states if the unit is rented (a signed lease for a year) they are exempt from paying and then can’t use it for their families.

The two per cent annual tax amounts to several thousands of dollars a year per home in addition to the

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taxes they are already paying to the municipality. A $700,000 condo or home could have to pay $14,000 extra per year!

This tax was poorly conceived and aimed at foreigner buyers who purchase property in Vancouver and subsequently leave the property empty aka ‘parking money’, creating empty condo towers. However, most of the buyers who own second homes in communities like Kelowna, West Kelowna and the Gulf Islands are not speculators. They are people who love coming to these areas to vacation with their families. This tax will create an economic crash in the Okanagan and would take years to recover - if ever.

We must get this tax changed immediately. We are suggesting that if you must have a Speculation Tax that you ONLY tax foreign buyers across the entire province of BC and exclude our Canadian citizens from it.

If you would like to send a letter to share your thoughts or concerns on the Speculation Tax, please do so. It’s important that you are heard.

Premier John Horgan 250-387-1715 - Premier@gov.bc.ca Carole James, Finance Minister 250-387-3751 - FIN.Minister@gov.bc.ca MLA Ben Stewart 250-768-8426 - Ben.Stewart.MLA@leg.bc.ca MLA Steve Thomson 250-712-3620 - steve.thomson.MLA@leg.bc.ca MLA Norm Letnick 250-765-8516 - norm.letnick.MLA@leg.bc.ca MLA Andrew Weaver, Green Party Leader 250-472-8528 andrew.weaver.mla@leg.bc.ca MLA Selina Robinson, Housing Minister 250-387-2283 selina.robinson.MLA@leg.bc.ca Signed & written on behalf of the Peachland Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Patrick Van Minsel, Executive Director Peachland Chamber of Commerce

Cheers to the roads maintenance staff who have kept our roads drivable in an unusual winter

&Jeers

Jeers to the crybabies who are delusional enough to think that a tax on second homes will have a negative impact on the middle class

Cheers to the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club - Peachland for organizing another amazing Easter Egg Hunt

Cheers to those who work so hard on their yards that we all get to enjoy

Cheers to spring arriving, even if slowly Cheers to the Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets for getting Canada into the NHL playoffs Cheers to the flowers who in spite of cold ground are endeavouring to show their beauty to us in the form of flowers

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MP checks in from the hill DAN ALBAS

MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT dan.albas@parl.gc.ca

This week I can report some encouraging news.

The Liberal Government has reversed the decision and will now allow the National Security Advisor to appear before interested parliamentarians.

Why is this important?

Ultimately Members of Parliament are elected on behalf of citizens.

If Members of Parliament are blocked from holding public officials to account or if the Government can use non-partisan civil servants without accountability – as was the case in the Jaspal Atwal incident – our democracy is ultimately threatened.

This reversal is a positive step towards increasing both transparency and accountability in Ottawa and will optimistically be a trend that continues.

It is my hope that the Liberals will also reverse the decision to block faith organizations from the opportunity to participate in the summer jobs program without first accepting a values test that many feel is contrary to the Canadian Charter.

My question this week: Are you concerned when Government imposes a values test in order to be eligible for a taxpayer funded program?

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Street Sweeping Dear editor: Residents, including myself, have only had a little over a week’s notice (including a long holiday weekend) of the Open House to be held on April 9, for the Peachland Official Community Plan Renewal Project. There is not enough time prior to the Open House, to consult with the planning office, regarding my queries, and expect an immediate response. So I felt compelled to pen this letter.

I have attached two pictures one showing a vision for Peachland under the new OCP, promoting bigger lots and one showing a town which has been completely redeveloped and one with a distinct vision of retaining the character of the town. To me both are appealing designs but which fits in next to Gasthaus or Museum?

The OCP renewal team are requesting public input so here is mine.

This OCP renewal should not be adopted for the downtown area because it would allow for any type of development in our downtown which evidence shows will destroy the history and character that makes Peachland unique.

We need to consult with an urban planner/architects who have had a proven track record of successfully developing small towns so that there is a consistent streetscape theme as for example shown in Whistler, Leavenworth and Banff, to produce planning bye-laws to retain downtown Peachland, character history, and uniqueness.

This would avoid the jumble of building styles which together detract from each others charm

found in most other parts of the Okanagan.

At present Peachland is considered a QUAINT UNSPOILT JEWEL in an area in the Okanagan where most towns have become victims of unrestrained development resulting in towns not only bereft of history and character but with many vacant commercial units.

As stated, the planning department has announced they want to hear from us and ‘we all have a role to play in creating a plan for Peachland’s future.’

If Peachlanders feel as passionate as I do regarding retaining downtowns history and charm, the very thing that attracted us here in the first place, please let them know and request they do not adopt this latest plan for downtown.

Regards

The spring street sweeping program will continue through April.

Although weather dependent, it is anticipated to take another 2-3 weeks to complete. Residents are reminded to help ensure sweeping is effective by keeping roadways clear of parked vehicles, waste bins and any other obstructions.

For more up-to-date information on where sweeping will be occurring on a given day, please check our website at www.peachland.ca or on the District of Peachland – Operations Department Facebook page.

We appreciate residents’ cooperation and patience over the duration of this project.

For more information, please contact the Public Works Office at (250) 767-2108

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60 years of Boys and Girls PATRICIA BARROWS

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OKANAGAN For almost 60 years, the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club has been a supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, develop positive relationships, and build confidence and skills for life. Each day, hundreds of members enter our many service locations across the Okanagan Valley and are greeted by caring staff, take part in a wide variety of different programs and services, and experience a place where they belong.

A key part of what makes the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs valuable to our participants is our staff. Whether staff is teaching a 3 year old in preschool or working with a 17 year old youth facing significant life challenges, we ensure that each member feels respected and valued in a warm, welcoming, supportive environment. Staff are positive role models and work to provide our members with opportunities that help them reach their potential.

The Okanagan Boys and Girls Club is a great place for children and youth and also a great place to work

or volunteer. Each day, staff and volunteers have the ability to make a difference in a child’s life and be part of an amazing team. The Club recognizes the importance of work and life balance and provides benefits to keep employees healthy and happy. We also value life long learning and offer many opportunities for professional development.

Currently the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club in the Central Okanagan, including Peachland, has openings for employment. If you or someone you know is dynamic, committed, and interested in becoming part of an outstanding team, check out www.boysandgirlsclubs.ca and click on ‘Work for Us’.

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For more information on employment or any of our great programs, please contact us at 250-767-2515, peachland@obgc.ca, or stop by the Peachland Club at 5684 Beach Avenue. Activity calendars are available on Facebook – Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs Peachland - or can be picked up from the Club where you can stop in anytime for a tour of our Centre and meet our great staff!

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Max has been taking part in activities at the Peachland Boys and Girls Club for four years, including After School and Daycamp programs. While at the Club, Max enjoys playing soccer and hockey in the gym and he has become very good at both sports. He is a team player and can be a great helper. He is often one of the first to help set up the sports equipment and clean up afterwards.

Max also has a creative and artistic side, making imaginative crafts and he takes the time to think about and design very detailed Lego projects. He has a witty sense of humour that makes others laugh, including staff!

The staff at the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club in Peachland are so proud to recognize and celebrate Max as the Club Member of the Month!

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Council highlights from Tuesday Healthy Watershed Committee

NEXT PRIME MINISTER? Check out the April 13 edition of The View to find out what Conservative Party of Canada leader Andrew Scheer had to say when he stopped into Peachland earlier this week.

Council approved the Healthy Watershed Committee Policy. This committee is an advisory committee to Council.

The policy outlines the purpose and duties of the committee.

Such duties include but are not limited to: Promoting community awareness of watershed health,

Speculation tax facing criticism DAN WALTON EDITOR

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Peachland (as well as Lake Country) is the closest municipality to Kelowna that won’t be hit by the new speculation tax.

Mayor Cindy Fortin’s “not crazy about it.”

Fortin said she’s heard from Albertans who own homes in Peachland, who have expressed a desire to sell if the new tax expands into Peachland.

When asked if Peachland could benefit by having a competitive edge over housing in West Kelowna and Kelowna, Fortin said “At first it might help Peachland because we’ve been excluded but in the long term I think it would be hurtful.”

The subject was discussed at council on Tuesday night. Council was largely against the tax and is considering supporting the councils of West Kelowna and Kelowna in their opposition.

Coun. Keith Thom said he has neighbours who live most of the year in Alberta, and if they became subject to the speculation tax, they’ll be “penalized for investing in their future.”

However, as long as a vacation property is rented out for at least 180 days of the year – not necessarily consecutive – the tax will not apply.

Coun. Peter Schierbeck said he is totally opposed to the tax and worries about the negative impact it will have on the province’s construction industry.

Coun. Terry Condon doesn’t think the tax will have the desired result in the beginning – he expects revisions to be made over the next few years.

MLA Dan Albas said a speculation tax makes

Jury

After 13 and a half years our Jury passed away.

He brought such joy to people July 1st in the Peachland Parade. Jury volunteered for the Salvation Army Kettle Campaign on Christmas Eve at the West Kelowna Liquor store.

He also shared his love for people at the Kelowna Cancer Lodge. He will be missed by his brother and sister Ransom and Missy.

Please hug an animal in memory of Jury. xo

sense in places like metro Vancouver and Victoria, where foreign investors are leaving properties empty in overheated housing markets for long periods of time. But here in the Okanagan, second homes and vacation properties are typically owned by Albertans – not foreign investors – and Ashton feels like investors from other provinces are being painted with the same brush.

“These are all Canadians – what are we doing?”

Although the BCNDP is calling it a “speculation” tax, Ashton said it’s not actually a tax on speculators – it’s a tax on assets. And he wants to know why Whistler was exempt from it, given the amount of vacation properties within that municipality.

But no matter which jurisdictions it threatens, “I don’t want to see any new additional taxes,” Ashton said.

Tax revenues have to come from somewhere though, and Premier John Horgan says 99 per cent of British Columbians won’t be affected anyway.

“Those that will be affected have options available,” he said.

During a stop in Penticton on Tuesday, Horgan didn’t rule out the possibility of extending the speculation tax further south in the Okanagan.

Andrew Scheer, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, was asked by The View on Wednesday afternoon if he would ever implement a federal speculation tax should he become Prime Minister.

“We’re not the party that believes in higher taxes,” he said.

See the Peachland Chamber of Commerce’s position on the speculation tax on Page 4.

provide educational opportunities for the public, sponsor events to encourage public discussion of community watershed issues, and provide feed back to Council on projects that could impact the community watershed.

Bylaw Enforcement Policy Amendment

Council approved the amendments to the Bylaw Enforcement Policy. The amendments emphasize a Voluntary Compliance approach in regards to most private property matters, as directed by Council. The purpose of the policy is also to

provide processes and procedures to handle complaints and remedy situations when bylaw violations are alleged in a fair and consistent manner within the scope of service intended by Council.

Council directed staff to write a letter to the Ministry of Mines opposing this exploration project, and requested that Peachland be notified if the project is approved.

Mining Referral Notice –Within The Peachland Watershed

Council gave early budget approval for the Pole Mount Christmas Display for $12,000, and the Canada Day Concert Series for $3,000.

This will allow for scheduling, orders, and delivery to be completed prior to the events.

Council opposed the Mining Referral Notice of Work – Amarillo – Troubadour Resources Inc. as the project will be within the District of Peachland Watershed, potentially causing hazard to drinking water quality and the Watershed as a whole.

Early Budget Approval –Community Services

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Leslie George Sep 23, 1918 – Mar 20, 2018 Passed away on March 20, 2018 at the age of 99 years. Les was born Sept 23, 1918 in St. Rose, Manitoba to Edith and George Sykes. Les was predeceased by his first wife, Jean Sykes; stepsons, Herb, Bill, Don and Wes McDonald; great grandson, baby Colin Stearns and sister Marion Good. Les leaves behind his loving wife Joan; daughter, Darlene Stearns of Winnipeg; brother Phil (Betty) Sykes of Brandon, Manitoba; grandchildren, Rhonda (Paul) Boulet and Brian (Gillian) Stearns both of Winnipeg; great grandchildren, Tyler, Brandan, Rianna, Ivan, Ella, Livia Stearns. and RJ Scott; sister in laws, Linda Thornton; Joann and Trent Reid. Also several nieces and nephews. Les was an avid carpet bowler, curler. Played slo pitch and loved card games. He will be missed by family and friends.

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EASTER EGG HUNT – Hats off to the Boys & Girls Club for hosting a fabulous Easter Party on Saturday April 1st. In addition to the amazing hunt for eggs, there was a bouncy bus, face-painting, decorating of easter bags, bubble blowers, and more. The Peachland Ambassadors, Mayor Fortin, and a bevy of volunteers were there to help out the Easter Bunny. Although it was a cool crisp day, there were lots of smiling faces!

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Tuesday Morning

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Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.

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It is agreed by the advertiser requesting space that the liability of the Peachland View in the event of failure to publish an advertisement or in the event of an error appearing in the advertisement as published, shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for only one incorrect insertion for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect or omitted item only and that there shall be no liability in any event greater than the amount paid.

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Local Events and Activities

APRIL 6, 2018

Send the information for your Peachland event to admin@peachlandview.com

The Peachland Wellness Centre - is hosting the

Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, February 26 to April 30—each week from 1 to 3 pm on a first come first served basis except monday holidays. No taxes with property or business can be done through this program.

Please call 250-767-0141 if you have questions.

Okanagan Guitar Show and Music Exchange Swap

Saturday April 7, 9 am to 4 pm at 4th St Place located 4475 4th St. Peachland. Luthier, rare guitars, collectors,

guitaraoke, workshops. Free kids guitar lesson, door prizes.

Admission by donation. Fun for the whole family!

Truly Beloved Opera Classics - April 8-April 29 at 4:30 pm; curated music arts culture showcase with organic homemade culinary delights – Ad Lib Art Gallery RSVP – Tickets $45 or $15.00 per session call Claudia 250-768-1404.

Please note that this is an ongoing program commencing April 8 but running Sundays ‘til April 29.

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

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Newcomers welcome. Casual callers and sellers are still needed.

NEW Line Dancing

Tuesday, April 3rd at 7 PM Drop in $4.00

Variety Singers Concert Sunday, April 15th 2 PM

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

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

MONDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre YOGA (BASIC BEGINNERS) 8 am, 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 9:05-11:00 am, Community Centre 50+ FITNESS 9:15 am, 50+ Activity Ctre

CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Ctre

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

SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:15 pm,

THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10-11 am, Community Centre

WELLNESS CIRCLE 10 am-12 noon; 2nd & 4th Wed Peachland Wellness Centre.

50+ Activity Centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.5) 5:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 9:05-11 am, Community Centre

HATHA YOGA 6-7 pm, Community Centre

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

BABY FRIENDLY CAFÉ Every 2nd & last Tues 11:00 am - 12:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre AA 12-1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

VARIETY SINGERS 9:15 am, 50+ Activity Centre

KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm at the Little Schoolhouse

PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1:00-3:00 pm, Community Centre

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

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

MAHJONG 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre

WOOD CARVERS 7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre POUND 7:15-8:15 pm, Community Centre

TUESDAYS

PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 11 am - 1 pm, Community Centre

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

TAI CHI: noon, 50+ Activity Centre by donation

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th Street Place

MEDITATION GROUP 11:30 am-12:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

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

NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 1:00-3:00 pm, Community Centre

YOGA (RESTORATIVE) 8 am, 50+ Activity Centre

LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10-11:15 am, Peachland Wellness Centre

WEDNESDAYS

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

BEGINNER’S UKELELE 1:30-3:00 pm, 50+ Activity Centre YOUTH DROP IN 3:30-8 pm, Peachland Youth Centre, Grades 7+ BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DROP-IN & OPEN GYM (ages 9-12) 3-8 pm, Pick up available at Peachland Elementary School HI-LO DANCE AEROBIC 4:30 -5:30 pm, 4th Street Place PICKLEBALL DROP IN (ALL LEVELS) 5:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre

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DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 10 am to 11:30 am Peachland Wellness Centre to register: 250-767-0141 COFFEE GROUP 10:30 am, every 2nd & 4th Wed 50+ Activity Centre Drop-ins Welcome PICKLEBALL DROP IN (3.0+) 11:00 am-1:00 pm, Community Centre PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1:00-3:00 pm, Community Centre SUNSHINE SINGERS 1:15 to 2:15 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre CHESS 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DINNER NIGHT (ages 9-12) 4-7:30 pm SPIN, CORE, STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre WRITERS UNBLOCKED First Wed of the Month, 6:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

Peachland Fall Fair - Will hold their General Meeting on Wednesday, April 11 at 7 pm at The Community Centre in the banquet room. Volunteers Welcome.

For information call Martha Jenkins 250-767-9461.

The Peachland Variety Singers - present: SWING INTO SPRING on Sunday, April 15 at 2:00 pm in the 50+ Activity Centre. Refreshments to follow concert.

Admission by donation.

CLOG DANCING 6-7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

MINI KICKERS SOCCER (REGISTERED ONLY) 4:30-5:15 pm

KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm, at the Little Schoolhouse

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

LIONS DEN MEETING 7 pm, 2nd & 4th Wed of the month 4440 5th St. Contact: Gary 250-767-3491

PICKLEBALL DROP IN (ALL LEVELS) 5:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre

CENT. OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GRP 7 pm, Peachland Museum

YOGA ROULETTE 6:45 pm-7:45 pm Community Centre

THURSDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre YOGA (FOUNDATIONS) 8am, 50+ Activity Centre PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 9:30 am-3 pm, Bargain Bin TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 9:30 am, Hosted by The Peachland Wellness Centre at the new location (Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69). Beginners and newcomers welcome BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10 am-12 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre.

IRON & SILK 10:45 am, 50+ Activity Centre ROTARY CLUB OF PEACHLAND 12-1:30 pm, Gasthaus Restaurant.

Everyone welcome AA 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre ENERGY FOR WELLNESS 3rd Thur of each month 1:00-2:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1:00-3:00 pm, Community Centre UKULELE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre MEAT DRAW 4-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB HEALTHY TEENS (ages 13+) 4-7 pm

BINGO 6:45 pm (doors open 5:30 pm), 50+ Activity Centre

FRIDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre 50+ FITNESS 9:15 am, 50+ Activity Centre FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th Street Place CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 10 am-noon, Community Centre PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 9:30 am-3 pm, Bargain Bin MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10 - noon, Peachland Wellness Centre YOGA (BEGINNERS) 10:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre ART CLUB 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre LADIES COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1:00-3:00 pm, Community Centre CANASTA 1:00 pm 50+ Activity Centre LEGO TIME 3-4 pm, all ages, Peachland Library BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DROP IN (ages 9-12) 4-8 pm

SATURDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 9:30 am-3 pm, Bargain Bin CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Centre MEAT DRAW 3-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Drop In (6-12 yrs) 1-4 pm, Youth Zone (ages 13+) 4 - 8 pm

SUNDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre SUNDAY BREAKFAST 8-11 am, Peachland Wellness.

Except Long Weekends PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10 am, United Church ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP 10 am, St. Margaret’s Church EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 10 am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 am, fellowship 11:30 am, 4204 Lake Ave. THE PEACHLAND WALKING CLUB 1 pm, for details visit peachlandtrekkers.ca UKELELE 1: 15 pm.

50+ Activity Centre MEAT DRAW 2-4 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday worship at 2 pm, Meeting at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

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Was that a calculated decision or did she just go with her gut?

It won’t be hard to tell the difference at Emotion vs Logic – the latest exhibit coming to the Peachland Art Gallery.

Okanagan painters Brazen Edwards and Fiona Neal are the two feature artists, and their abstract works are in stark contrast to one another.

The images created by Edwards are inspired by scientific and alchemist concepts; Neal’s creations are devised through meditation and emotional connectiveness.

“These paintings are to be felt rather than viewed,” Neal says. “It is my hope that these pieces will draw the viewer into their own emotional response triggered by the tangible flow of emotional experience within them.”

Neal said she lets her emotional state lead the painting.

“Intuitively, that emotion flows through me and into the work itself,” she said.

The work of Edwards on the other hand is more about composition and design – she’s the ‘Logic’ part of the show.

“Colour tends to lead to an emotional response from the viewer, whereas black and white allows the audience to see more of a logical interpretation,” Edwards said. “It’s mostly a show about how we approach abstract painting and how very different our work looks. It shows the dichotomy between intuition and rational thought.”

During the exhibit’s opening reception on Saturday, both artists are excited to engage with the art lovers of Peachland.

“I just want them to take a very unbiased look,” Edwards said. “And I want to see what they see; find out what their interpretation is.”

Edwards and Neal are both resident artists at Ellis Art Studios in Kelowna.

Emotion vs Logic runs at the Peachland Art Gallery from April 7 to May 13. Both artists will be at the opening reception on Saturday between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. There will be wine and cheese and everybody is invited.

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