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GOING LUNAR – Abby and Lakelin, 11, were lucky to be at Mackenzie’s 12th birthday party. Mackenzie is in the pink PJs with white hearts. On Monday morning, they got to see the eclipse on neighbour Jack’s balcony. See more on page 2. PHOTO by Craig Gilbert.

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AUGUST 25, 2017

NEWS

Peachland proves perfect stage for solar eclipse

BY CRAIG GILBERT

ABBY KRUETZKY OF West Kelowna watched the solar eclipse on Aug. 21 on Trepanier Bench.

In what may have been a “once in a lifetime” of a Monday, Abby Kruetzky, 11, narrowly avoided missing seeing a sliver of the sun earlier this week.

She’d spent Sunday night at a 12th birthday sleepover party for her best friend, Mackenzie and when they woke up on Trepanier Bench, a neighbour, Jack Narsted, was setting up a telescope and plate to capture the solar eclipse.

He was in the right place. A cursory review of the position of Peachland relative to

the path of the full 100 per cent eclipse across the continental United States placed Trepanier Bench easily in the high 80s, and with clear skies all morning, it did not disappoint.

The girls were thusly able to avoid the myth of the 3D glasses mostly - and instead watched not one but two tiny suns eclipsed by the moon starting shortly after 10 a.m. and from right to left until just a sliver remained.

Narsted, you see, had abandoned the telescope save to use it as a tripod for the napkin-sized grey plate he projected the eclipse on with a pair of binoculars over his shoulder.

“It was so exciting to see it and not damage our eyes,” Abby said. “It was moving so quickly.”

In just a few minutes the sliver of light began to grow again, with the moon travelling “up” and leaving a pair of identical and gradually growing Cheshire smiles, not unlike the ones on the girls’ faces.

“It was cool, there were two suns and moons and we got to see them move across,” the birthday girl added. “We were lucky because our neighbour had the set up to see it.”

Abby agreed.

“It was like a once in a lifetime thing, maybe,” she said. “My brother and parents didn’t get to see it and it was at Mackenzie’s birthday, so we got to experience it together.

I wouldn’t have seen it without being at her birthday party.”

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Fall Fair returning for 98th year

The organizers of the Peachland Fall Fair are getting dangerously close to having to buy a wider sign.

In the closest thing the celebration of all things autumnal and agricultural will get to the horrors of Y2K, next month will be marked by the 98th Peachland Fall Fair. Only two left until the centennial.

“Our theme this year is "Canada Proud – Harvesting Traditions,” Martha Jenkins said of the Sept. 9-10 event.

And she went on. Oh, how she went on: “All of our different sections have an opportunity for you to showcase your family traditions that have been handed down for generations. Whether you and your family grow flowers, vegetables or fruits, bake or preserve, create handicrafts, sew or do needlecraft, love to take photos or do flower arranging – we want you to share what you do and enter your items into the Fall Fair.”

The booklet locals are used to seeing around town at local businesses ahead of the celebration have returned, and are online at peachlandfallfair.ca, along with a cornucopia of information about the impending goings-on.

Adult exhibitor tags are only 50 cents per item entered and 25 cents for Junior categories.

Every resident of British Columbia is eligible to compete in all categories as long as you have grown or made the items entered yourself.

Even if you do not have items to enter, you can still be involved with the Fall Fair as volunteers are always needed and welcomed.

“Let's show everyone how vibrant and talented Peachlanders are and we will see you at the fair!”

PLEASE NOTE: The application process is online only, no paper enrollment is available. You are required to have a valid email account.

Applications will be assigned a date-time stamp on a first-come, first-served basis, which will factor into a student’s placement priority.

Complete the online application as early as possible, and provide the required documents listed below directly to the school either in person or by email by Thursday, August 31, 2017.

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I support downtown revitalisation; but there are many different opinions of what that means. I read letters in last week's View from Derek Bunce and John Abernethy, who are two good people. However, I happen to disagree with both of them about the Peachtree Village proposal. I was disappointed by their letters, as I believe that we should stick to the issue and not get personal or attach labels to people who we don't agree with.

Many residents are still not sure of the relationship between the OCP (Official Community Plan) and our zoning bylaws. You can find out the relationship by checking Peachland's own website. Since there is a process for a new OCP, you can follow the links to FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) and one is “How is an OCP different from a Zoning Bylaw?”

The last sentence of the answer provides a clear statement “The Zoning Bylaw falls under the umbrella of the OCP and therefore must be consistent with it.”

This issue has been tested in B.C. law courts. Both Peachland staff and the developer have years of local government experience so they will be familiar with the case history. Minor conflict with the OCP does not invalidate a zoning bylaw but direct conflict does. When members of Council voted for the Peachtree project they made it very clear that they expected this building to trigger lots of other developments that would be of a similar size along Beach Avenue.

Indeed they expressed strong support for increased density downtown. Councillor Mike Kent indicated that five storeys on Beach would mean 10 storeys near the highway. So Council, by approving this building, are changing the anticipated density for the entire downtown area as specified in the OCP. Derek Bunce is correct in stating that

the OCP can be changed to provide for consistency. However, in the case of the Peachtree rezoning, the OCP was NOT changed. So why did staff not bring forward an amendment to the OCP to allow five storeys on Beach Ave.? Anyone who was involved in the 2010 SDP (Sustainable Downtown Plan) probably has a good idea of the explanation. That award-winning process took many months and involved staff, University of British Columbia experts, consultants and many members of the community. Changing the OCP to provide consistency would have required a major devaluation of that plan. It would also make fools of the people who spent time participating in that process and the taxpayers of Peachland who paid for it.

It would be nice if members of the public, who have concerns about the project, are able to talk to the mayor and Council. The public has been told that such conversation is not possible after the public hearing. Of course, the developer can talk to staff and staff can talk to the mayor and Council. The reality is that the restrictions on discussion relating to members of Council is about them not receiving “new information.” There is no restriction on discussions about old information. And you have to ask yourself who would take action if Council members did discuss “new information.” There are no local government police checking Councillor's emails.

Only a developer would spend the $20,000 necessary to take an issue to court and in this case it doesn't seem likely that there is a need for them to do that. Sadly, our mayor and Council are quite happy to follow staff directions and not get involved. And there is the answer to the question regarding who decides the future of our downtown.

Eric Hall Peachland

Most developments start by asking for the stars, and settling for the moon.

PeachTree Village started with a four (4) storey proposal and switched midstream to a five (5) storey.

How did this happen?

It didn’t hurt that our town allowed a planner recommended by Mr. Royer of PeachTree Village to be inserted into our Planning Department presumably to upgrade the language in the rezoning bylaws required for approval of the Development Ap-

plication. According to Mr. Royer of CityState the contract fees for the services of Hazel Christy of Christy Associates Planning Consultants of Vernon were paid by the District of Peachland, but were reimbursed in full by himself.

Practices such as above are not all right – non-compliance with the OCP is not all right.

Could Council agree?It is never too late to do something -- approve three (3) storeys - that is high enough.

Dora Stewart Peachland

This is the church, this is the steeple Dear editor: To put into perspective the height of the proposed Peachtree building, walk around the corner and visualize a building as tall as the historic Peachland United Church's steeple to be built on the corner of Beach Ave. and 4th street.

I am sure scores of people/tourists will rush to take pictures of the historic Peachtree complex, as they do of the United Church.

A few years ago residents on the north side of 4th street were forced to convert to angle parking.

When questioned if angle parking would be extend-

ed out to Beach Ave., the employee stated that it would be too dangerous to have vehicles backing out at that area (see Peachtree plans for parking on 4th street).

Why now is it suddenly not an issue? I guess money does talk!

And finally Mr. Bunce, you should be more concerned about how your taxpayer dollars are being spent (OCP, Duck and Pug buyout) than you are about regular visitors to Peachland that care about the town's unique charm.

B.D. Lucier Peachland

AUGUST 25, 2017

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AUGUST 25, 2017

OPINION

Residents helped create OCP Dear editor: Regarding Peachtree Village and comments suggesting the OCP is not relevant and residents were not involved in creating it. The second paragraph is my response to a comment I received regarding suggestions that this project is needed to support business in Peachland.

In 2001 the people were involved ! I was one of them!

First the View or maybe the Signal had a clip out piece so you could send in your answers to pertinent questions. I was on a downtown task force with Bob Harriman, Graham Reid and a couple of others .

We met several times and were part of a huge brainstorming session at the community centre, all aspects of the community were represented.

The results of all our work were given to Urban Systems, and the OCP was produced.

This building flies in the face of everything Peachland residents decided they wanted to see , and this was repeated in the OCP update in 2010, and again in the Charrette report . These choices have been made by people who have shown an interest in this town , a combination of business people and residents prepared to give up their time to that purpose and forward their findings to the council of the day . They didn’t expect their efforts be ignored and dismissed as irrelevant . I understand some of the people involved in this project are closely connected.

If the developer and council insist on going ahead with this generic, semi suburban , out of place elephant in the room, building, could they at least keep it within the bounds of common sense and restrict it to three stories .

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This position works closely and collaboratively with the Executive Coordinator and other staff to provide PWC Services to the community. Reporting to the Executive Coordinator, the SC is primarily responsible for Better At Home; Friendly Visitor; Helping Hands; and Outreach Services; and shares involvement with the Administration & Program Coordinators (APC) for the Transportation Services. The SC is responsible for the delivery of the above-mentioned services, which aims to promote independent living in Peachland.

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Start the day right: breakfast returns to Peachland Wellness Centre on Sept. 10

BY CHRISTINA MCMASTER We watch the gardeners reap the bounty of what they planted and look forward to the treats they share.

One individual who has gardened for us has grown herbs that she transforms into teas and ointments.

We will be hosting a workshop and she will present to help others learn about the wonders of the use of these natural ingredients, Sept. 13, in the gardens. The setting is inviting for everyone who comes by the little house on 5th Street.

The PWC has experienced many changes again this year. We have undergone staff changes as we took on practicum students over the winter and a summer student through the Canada Summer student program the past two months. These students allowed the staff and volunteers the time to concentrate on other areas of service delivery. Other changes included the ever-joyous opportunity for some to retire as is the case with the services coordinator. We are planning to have a new employee in place soon. See the job postings and spread the word (page 6, this paper).

Beyond these joys were the floods of 2017, which hit the PWC and

caused us to close the breakfast for almost three months. However, yippee, the breakfasts will be on again starting with Sept. 10, 8-11 a.m.

The price will stay the same at $6 per meal. Other things that are being taken care of after the flood include the move of staff/volunteer offices and meeting room space as we continue to meet the needs of the programs and services. Thanks to the District of Peachland and their great staff who have worked with us and helped us through this and the subsequent rebuild of the basement. Watch for details as we will be hosting an open house later in September once the repairs are complete in the basement.

Of course, none of this can be achieved without the generous contributions provided by the District of Peachland, TNI, United Way of Central and South Okanagan/ Similkameen, Province of BC, UBCO, the Central Okanagan Foundation, and many others.

We invite everyone to stop in for a visit and a coffee to discover where you will fit in, and embrace the ‘Pot of Gold’ within the Rainbow of Opportunities at the Peachland Wellness Centre.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that Council will hold a Public Hearing on: Tuesday, September 5th, 2017 at 6:00 pm Banquet Room in the Peachland Community Centre 4450 – 6th Street, Peachland, BC Council will hear from persons who deem their interest in property to be affected by the following proposed bylaw amendments: 1. Bylaw No. 2194, 2017 (TA17-02) to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2100, 2014 as follows: a) Adding a definition of “Party Wall”; b) Amending the R-2 – Two Unit Residential Zone to reduce the lot width and size requirements where subdivision of a duplex occurs with zero lot line and a party wall agreement; increase the allowed lot coverage to 50% and to reduce the front yard setback requirement to 6m as permitted in the R-1 zone.

Approval of this bylaw will support the development fee simple duplex dwellings.

2. Bylaw No. 2195, 2017 (TA17-03) to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2100, 2014 Section 7.8 RM-1 Zone – Manufactured Home Park as follows: a) Reducing the minimum lot size requirement for a Manufactured Home Park to 1.0 ha (2.47 ac); b) Removing the minimum lot size and dimensions for individual mobile home sites; and c) Removing setback requirements to property lines.

The regulations contained in proposed Manufactured Home Parks Bylaw No. 2193, 2017 will address the requirements removed from the RM-1 zone.

3. Bylaw No. 2197, 2017 (TA17-04) to amend Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1600, 2001 Section 16.0 DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREAS be amended by adding Section 16.13 Intensive Residential Development Permit Area which establishes the Intensive Residential Development Permit Area pursuant to Local Government Act s. 488 (1)(e).

Approval of this bylaw will add the Intensive Residential Development Permit Area to the Official Community Plan and establish the guidelines for all development proposed in the R-3 Small Lot Residential or RM-1 Manufactured Home Park zones.

4. Bylaw No. 2199, 2017 (OCP17-01) to amend Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1600, 2001 as follows: Schedule “B” – Land Use Designation Map of Peachland Official Community Plan Bylaw Number 1600, 2001 be amended by changing the designation of property located at 6114 Turner Avenue and legally described as Lot 49 District Lot 1183 Osoyoos Division Yale District Plan 117 Except Plan 15487 from Institutional to Low Density Residential as shown on the following map:

Subject Property

5. Bylaw No. 2200, 2017 (Z17-01) to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2100, 2014 as follows: a) Schedule “A”, Part 7 Zones be amended by inserting a new R-3 Zone – Small Lot Residential before the RM-1 Zone in Part 7 Zones. b) Schedule “B” – Zoning Bylaw Map be amended by changing the zoning designation of property located at 6114 Turner Avenue and legally described as Lot 49 District Lot 1183 Osoyoos Division Yale District Plan 117 Except Plan 15487 from P-2 (Public/Institutional) zone to R-3 (Small Lot Residential), RM-2 (Multi-Unit Residential) and P-1 (Parks and Open Space) zones as shown on the map below:

Subject Property

Approval of these bylaws will support the development of 17 small residential lots, 17 townhouse multiunit residential units, a park and trails.

The public may review copies of the proposed Bylaw, Council reports and related material at the Municipal Office, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Monday to Friday inclusive excluding Statutory Holidays, from August 21, 2017 to September 5, 2017.

In order to be considered by Council, concerns must either be expressed in writing or presented in person at the Public Hearing. Written submissions may be delivered to the District of Peachland Municipal Office or emailed to the Corporate Officer, to corporateservices@peachland.ca All written and emailed submissions must be received by 4:00pm on September 5, 2017 and will become part of the public record.

NO REPRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING

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NEWS

Art imitates life in the Peachland watershed

MEMBERS OF THE crew filming in Peachland capture horses “escaping” a staged forest fire last week.

You couldn’t write this, folks.

It was a not-that-dark smoky late evening last week in upper Peachland. Crew members of the production team of a feature film borrowed three horses from members of the Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance.

Parts of the locally filmed work, I’m Not a Bad Person, involve a wildfire as the backdrop, and since forest fires cannot be safely replicated, the producers have spent two years chasing and filming authentic wildfires “to get the perfect shot.”

The perfect shot this evening involved evacuating horses, spray painted with emergency phone numbers, escaping the raging fires through a smoke filled forest. With the help of some non toxic hair spray and three obliging equines, the shot was a winner even though their fire was imaginary.

Astonishing enough, less than 36 hours later a real forest fire broke out less than 500 meters from the previous film location.

This fire was dangerously close to

residences, Princeton Avenue access, the Peachland Water Treatment plant, and the chemicals stored within. Local firefighters jumped on repressing the fire and with the assistance of other valley fire departments and the Province, the fire was rapidly contained. So far no cause for the wildfire has been announced.

This scare to Peachlanders was very real, and brought home the awareness of our precarious existence on the forest interface. After a spring of flooding, mudslides and boil water advisories and a summer of three local fires to date we live in a state of constant alert.

The Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance members hope to continue to work with the creative team for the movie including Andrew Huculiak who will direct the film, his brother Josh Huculiak who is the producer and their cousin Joe Schweers, the cameramen who captured the horses, and best friend Cayne McKenzie.

- Taryn Skalbania

ROTATING PRIZES: DALE Kandola won two tickets anywhere WestJet flies, Sukhdeep Singh (pictured) won an ETX 3 f Street Rider Mobile Exercise Equipment and Brenda Jose won a party for 20 with music and Papa Thom’s Shepherd Pie in the Rotary Pier raffle.

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Play the ukelele Have you always wanted to learn to play a musical instrument?

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Coming off a successful last season, the Peachland Strummers are looking to start a group for basic beginners at the 50 Plus Centre, Thursdays, starting Sept. at 3 p.m.

A few lightly experienced ukuleles are available for use in the first few sessions; it will run to Christmas.

This is a fun, friendly, social environment to learn a new skill and expose hidden talents!

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AUGUST 25, 2017

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With streams and rivers in the Middle Fraser, Similkameen, Coldwater, Nicola and Kettle watersheds experiencing very low flows, and weather conditions expected to remain dry, residents of the Cariboo and Thompson-Okanagan regions are urged to reduce their water consumption.

These areas are currently experiencing Level 3 hydrological drought conditions, which call for voluntary water use reductions of 30 per cent from all water users.

The regions could experience water supply shortages in 2017 unless there is substantial precipitation. Ministry staff are closely monitoring river levels and may upgrade the drought level if weather continues to have a negative effect on stream flows and water supply.

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Local Events and Activities Send the information for your Peachland event to admin@peachlandview.com

The Peachland Little Schoolhouse Annual Summer Arts Program - Vivian Dere is the local artist featured Aug 23-27, from 11–4 pm, at 1898 Brandon Lane. Sponsored by the Peachland Arts Council.

Sunday Tea on the Patio - Visit the artists and have tea and dessert on the patio. Sun Aug 20, 1-4 pm at the Little Schoolhouse off 4th Street.

St. Margaret’s Cake Sale - 9th Annual Christmas Cake, Shortbread and Christmas Pudding Sale: Light & Dark Christmas Cakes in festive tins $16 or Dark cake in gift box $13; Christmas pudding with sauce $9 and Scottish Shortbread $7. Deadline for Orders is August 31st. Visit the Church office

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MONDAYS FITNESS ROOM 7 am-5 pm, Community Centre YOGA (RESTORATIVE) 8 am, 50+ Activity Centre INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Comm. Ctre TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre MEDITATION GROUP 11:30 am-1:00 pm.

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LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE Returns Sept 11 at 10 am at Peachland Wellness Centre TAI CHI noon, 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL DROP IN (ALL LEVELS) 1-3 pm Community Centre AFTERNOON BRIDGE 1:30 pm 50+ Activity Centre

SPIN, CORE & STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm, at the Little Schoolhouse.

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

Monday to Friday from 9:30–11 am or call 250-7673131 or mail your order with your payment to St. Margaret’s Church at 4464 4th Street, Peachland, B.C V0H 1X6 or email to stmargaret’s@shaw.ca Canada 150/Labour Day Pancake Breakfast - at the 50+ Activity Centre, Sept 3, 8-11 am. Cost for Adults $5, Children (6-11) $3, and under 5 FREE. Peachland Fall Fair - Canada Proud - Harvesting Traditions. Peachland’s 98th year, Sat and Sun Sept 9-10. Saturday 1:00 - 6:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Awards at 4:00 pm.

Peachland Legion 2017 Golf Tournament Saturday, Sept 9, at the Sumac Ridge Golf &

MAHJONG 1-4 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 Elem School WEDNESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 7 am-5 pm, Community Centre

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Country Club. $75 Entry fee, includes Golf, dinner, and prizes. Teams welcome. Contact John MacNichol at 778-479-9016, if you have questions.

Peachland Farmers and Crafters Market: Sundays 10-2, in Heritage Park, until Sept 24th.

Giant “Paint by Number” - Entry for the Guinness World Book of Records. Paint a 1” square in the giant painting. 6048 squares! Take away a post card of the photo identifying your square.

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SUNSHINE SINGERS 1:15 to 2:15 pm Peachland Wellness Ctre.

Starts again Sept 6.

THURSDAYS

PICKLEBALL DROP IN (ALL LEVELS) 1-3 pm Community Centre

YOGA (FOUNDATIONS) 8am, 50+ Activity Ctre

CHESS 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre AFTERNOON BRIDGE 1:30-3:30 pm, 50+ Activity Centre BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DINNER NIGHT (ages 9-12) 4-7:30 pm WRITERS UNBLOCKED Second Wednesday of the Month, 6:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

CLOG DANCING 6-7 pm 50+ Activity Centre KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm, at the Little Schoolhouse.

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

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LIONS DEN MEETING 7 pm. 2nd week and 4th week: 4440 5th St. Contact: Gary 250-767-3491

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER GROUP 10-noon every 3rd Wednesday Peachland Wellness Ctre

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7 pm, Peachland Museum

FITNESS ROOM 7 am-5 pm, Community Centre

TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 10:00-11:00 am. At Heritage Park, hosted

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

BREAKFAST 8-11 am, Peachland Wellness Ctre Starts again Sept 10.

IRON & SILK 10:45 am, 50+ Activity Centre

PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 9:30 am-3 pm Bargain Bin.

PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10 am, United Church

ROTARY CLUB OF PEACHLAND 12-1:30 pm, Gasthaus Restaurant.

Everyone welcome.

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10 - noon, Peachland Wellness Ctre.

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ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP 10 am, St. Margaret’s Church

AA 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

YOGA (BEGINNERS) 10:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre

UKULELE (BEGINNER) 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

ART CLUB 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

MEAT DRAW 4-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

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

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB HEALTHY TEENS (ages 13+) 4 -7 pm

PICKLEBALL DROP IN (ALL LEVELS) 1-3 pm Community Centre

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Runs continuously over the summer. 10 am-12 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre.

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Sunday Services Contemporary Worship Service 9 a.m.

Traditional Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School resumes

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Monday to Friday

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EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 10 am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 am service fellowship 11:30 am, 4204 Lake Ave. 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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Last week’s edition of the View page 3 article highlighted the heavy runoff season andWednesday the creation of aam new beach Sept 7 • 11:30 - 12:15 pm and islands at the mouth of Deep and Trepanier Creeks. Provincial Intro to Chair Fitness Ministry, FLNRO, is aware of 'the situation and will be assessing it for any remediable action" . Monday Sept 12 • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Perhaps during the assessment they can also assess the extenIntro to Functional Fitness sive erosion and sedimentation caused by that same flooding this spring on a heavy number of paved and gravel roads in Tuesday Sept 13 • 5:15 - 6:15 pm Peachland's watershed.

Zumba This spring roads were so impassable from flood and mud conditions that logging was halted and even recreational usFriday Sept 16 • 10:30 - 11:30 am ers had difficulty reaching their favorite fishing holes. For Yogakilometers example, there is an enormousTherapeutic new ditch many long along Brenda Mines road, especially near the PeachMonday Sept 19clear • 6:00 - 7:00 pm is the land Lake and Wilson Lakes area where cutting Vinyasa Yoga Flow heaviest.

There is a direct relationship between deforSept 20seeing • 10:00 amthe - 12:00 pm estation and flooding, and Tuesday we are Volleyballof(drop effects of it as erosion. The thousands cubicin) meters of sediment dislodged along the entire Wednesday 21 • 5:15 pm length of this road feeds directly into Sept culverted Spin, Corethen & Stretch ditches, then streams, reservoir lakes our water reservoir and finally Lake Okanagan itself.

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PEACHLAND COLUMNIST I was wrong.

In a column earlier this year I discussed speed limits in Peachland’s residential areas.

I opined that the current 50 km/h speed limit is too fast for a community where most of the year there is a considerable amount of pedestrian and bicycle traffic.

My column, I hoped, would generate some discussion among Peachlanders. Perhaps someone on Council would raise the matter.

Even a letter to the editor from a View reader would have been fitting.

But nothing.

And so we continue to see vehicles travelling through Peachland’s residential streets at maximum posted speeds—legal, of course—but without regard to speed reduction in highly congested traffic areas.

We sometimes forget that pedestrians and cyclists include young children who aren’t always vigilant of potential traffic dangers. A pedestrian who suddenly darts from between two parked cars stands little hope of survival if struck by a vehicle travelling 50 km/h.

Yet remarkably, that same pedestrian has a 90 percent chance of surviving if struck at 30 km/h.

More and more communities throughout Canada are looking at reducing urban speed limits. In spring 2017, Ottawa city council approved a new 30 km/h speed limit for certain designated residential areas. Airdrie, Alberta, a city of 61,000, has had a 30 km/h residential speed limit for 30 years. It is well supported by its citizens, who regard it as an enhancement to community safety and well-being.

Every province enacts and regulates its own provincial traffic laws, which usually contain provisions that enable municipalities to lower or raise their urban speed limit.

Section 146 of the BC Motor Vehicle Act gives the Municipality of Peachland the authority, via bylaw, to amend the urban speed limit.

I suggest now is as good a time as any for Council to move resolutely forward on this traffic safety initiative.

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Thursday Sept 22 an • 6:30in- 7:15 pm in my April 21 column I recommended Open MONDAY to SATURDAY crease in the current posted speed limit on Kindermusik Kelowna’s William R. Bennett Bridge.

My focus is on community safety only— Follow on Twitter!(ALSO @PeachlandView FOR EMERGENCIES) specifically, within residential zones.us There is sufficient research data to show that a 50 km/h to 30 km/h speed reduction significantly reduces injury and property damage and I would argue that any suggestions to the contrary are simply counter intuitive.

No one is naïve enough to think that a speed reduction bylaw supported by newly posted speed signs will instantaneously change the behavior of speeding drivers.

However, in time, as motorists become acclimatized to driving at reduced speeds in residential zones, the initiative will become an accepted part of community traffic safety, one that will serve Peachlanders well for decades to come.

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