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Car crime heat map VIEW STAFF People living in West Kelowna’s downtown core reported the majority of thefts from automobiles this year, but police are reminding that “no residential neighbourhood is fully immune to this crime.”

Most reports happen to come from people who left their doors unlocked with valuables in plain sight.

For anybody who leaves any property in their vehicles, “expect to find it gone when you return later,” the RCMP warn.

“In at least one case, the suspect(s) stole the victims drivers licence, birth certificate, credit cards, SIN card and even their passport, which not only opens up that person from being further victimized thru identity theft and fraud, but also poses significant challenges for them to obtain replacement forms of identification,” said Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey.

Kelowna RCMP are reporting that in the first half of 2017, thefts from vehicles increased 47 per cent in West Kelowna over the same period last year.

Police say items most commonly stolen from vehicles include: • purses • wallets • credit cards • personal I.D., including passports • GPS devices • house or other automotive keys • cash or currency, even loose change • clothing and sunglasses

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Police are looking for two cars that were snatched up from a car dealership in Kelowna.

Sometime between Sunday night and Monday morning, one or multiple suspects broke into the business, located in the 2400 block of Enterprise Way. There were customer cars being serviced inside the building and the suspect(s) grabbed the keys and took off with two vehicles.

One was a white 2015 Dodge Challenger, BC licence plate AK693L. The other was a grey 2017 Jeep

licence plate EN986C. The Dodge Challenger was then related to an attempted shoplifting incident in West Kelowna, and also an attempted break and enter of another business along Enterprise Way. “RCMP continue to search for both stolen vehicles,” said Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey of the Kelowna RCMP. “If you spot either of the vehicles occupied or abandoned, do not approach them and call police immediately.”

Kelowna RCMP’s number is 250-7623300.

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Crews calling it quits on sandbag removal VIEW STAFF The government is going to stop cleaning up sandbags on Aug. 25.

Crews with the Central Okanagan Emergency Operations snatched up the majority of sandbags that were protecting shorelines against high waters earlier in the year. Some areas, such as West Kelowna, have already seen all of its sandbags removed. After next week though, the public we be counted on to do any remaining cleanup, which will be a little trickier because sandbag drop off locations have been closed.

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Central Okanagan Emergency Operations says sandbags shouldn’t be emptied into public water supplies under any circumstances. Anybody who

does will be violating the Water Sustainability Act. The impact can destroy fish habitat and affect drinking water supply, infrastructure, flood control, If crews have missed any sandbags on private property, call the flood recovery line at 250-470-0674.

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Territorial expansion VIEW STAFF A heavy runoff season seems to have created a new beach at the mouth of Deep Creek.

The Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development is aware of the situation “and will be assessing it for any remedial actions,” according to the government body.

VIEW STAFF With a handful of wifi hotspots getting built along provincial highways, all of human understanding will become available to any traveller with a smartphone.

The province installed the first one at the Britton Creek rest stop at the summit of the Coquihalla Highway.

“We are happy to bring free, public Wi-Fi to several rest areas in B.C. this year,” said Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Claire Trevena. “This helps motorists leave the phone alone while driving, and will give them the opportunity to check DriveBC and other sites at a rest area.”

The network is being installed through a partnership with Telus and ICBC. The province thinks that fewer distracted-driving incidents will occur if people can pull over to use wifi.

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Council highlights from Aug.8 meeting Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1600, Amendment Bylaw No. 2197, 2017 Council gave first and second readings to Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1600, Amendment Bylaw No. 2197, 2017, and forwarded the bylaw to Public Hearing for public consultation. The proposed amendment will make it possible to subject intensive residential development applications to review through the development permit process for form and character.

Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1600, Amendment Bylaw No. 2199, 2017 & Zoning Bylaw No. 2100, Amendment Bylaw No. 2200, 2017 Council gave first and second readings to both Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1600, Amendment Bylaw No. 2199, 2017 and to Zoning Bylaw No. 2100, Amendment Bylaw No. 2200, 2017. Additionally,

Council forwarded the bylaws to Public Hearing for public consultation. The proposed amendments will change the OCP designation and Zoning of 6114 Turner Ave to allow a 7 small residential lot subdivision and 17 townhouse style multi-unit residential.

Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1600, Amendment Bylaw No. 2006, 2017 And Zoning Bylaw No. 2100, Amendment Bylaw No. 2007, 2017 Council gave third readings to both Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1600, Amendment Bylaw No. 2006, 2017 and to Zoning Bylaw No. 2100, Amendment Bylaw No. 2007, 2017. The proposed amendments will amend the land use designation at 5071 Morrison Court from Rural to Low Density Residential to allow for the construction of 15 duplex lots in Phase 1 and 15 single

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Development Variance Permit (Dvp17-01) – 5071 Morrison Court Council approved a Development Variance Permit Application to increase the maximum cul-de-sac length from 150m to 160m and reduce the bulb of the cul-de-sac from 18m to 15m at 5071 Morrison Court.

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Mario Vucinovic is one of the six Peachland councillors who voted to approve the third reading for the PeachTree development in spite of strong public objection to the design and placement. Now, as quoted in the article about the Turner Park

development (Peachland View, August 7, Page 3) Vucinovic says “it will fit the form and character of the neighbourhood.”

That is exactly what PeachTree does not do on Beach Avenue.

Another quote from this councillor about happens if council simply blocks the Turner Park de-

velopment was “ … If we block this, what stops the next development from building an eight-storey building?”

The answer – a councillor who represents the taxpayers and cares about the future appearance of Peachland.

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Dear editor:

We are fortunate in Peachland to be represented in Ottawa by our current MP, Dan Albas. Regardless of your particular political persuasion, Albas is a cut above many of his parliamentary colleagues.

There is rarely an event in Peachland that Dan Albas does not attend. He is ever-present and accessible to his constituents. Our town is not the only one in his riding yet he is a very visible MP in our community.

Traveling to your home riding is an arduous and time consuming task for Members of Parliament. Dan Albas spends about 18 hours a week in transit just to be among his constituents. It

is no cake-walk representing a riding at the other end of the country.

Over the past decades I have known numerous parliamentarians from all over this country. I even knew one who flew to the Caribbean every weekend rather than to his home riding. The distance was about the same but the climate was much better.

Take a moment to appreciate what Dan Albas does for us, not to mention being such a good sport to brave the Dunk Tank at the recent post-flood party. This man is a good, hard-working and committed MP, and deserving of our respect and admiration.

John Douglas Gardner Peachland

The PeachTree Development is what Peachland needs Dear editor: Congratulations Mr. Sotas, you’re group has won the award for the Worst Photoshopped picture. Your intention was obviously to show the building as dark and ominous but its totally out of scale as well.

I would suggest to anyone interested in seeing the building as it will be please check out the website at peachtreevillage.ca.

It’ll give you all the information and details of the construction and details on each floor etc.

The building will be an excellent addition to the Beach Ave landscape and does fit with the form and character of Peachland.

How you’ve determined that the overwhelming majority of Peachland residents oppose this development is beyond me. That certainly isnt what I’m hearing around town but with your group, it doesnt matter if your statements are true or not.

You mentioned your petition of over 500 signatures. I read your petition which starts by saying “As neighboring residents of the Peachtree Development”.

I dont think people in Kelowna and West Kelowna can be considered as that. Anyways the

petition will have no bearing on the final vote as neither the Mayor nor Council will be able to see it or will you be able to speak, until after the final vote would have been taken.

The OCP has always been just a guiding document not Law and can be changed from time to time with a Council vote and not willy nilly, as you suggest.

The parking issue has been resolved with the developer paying $6,000 per additional parking spot required.

This has been agreed as there will be many spots available at the city owned parking lot less than 200 meters away, behind the Edgewater.

This lot is soon to be asphalted and lined, creating many more available parking spots.

The public hearing was available for anyone to attend as no evacuation order was issued or State of Emergency declared in Peachland. Many of the issues you keep raising could have been discussed with the Developer at your recent meeting.

But, I guess this might have disrupted your ongoing agenda.

Derek Bunce Peachland

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The proposed PeachTree Village will offer retail, office and residential accommodations.

Council voted 6 – 1 earlier in the summer to pass third reading to give the controversial property proper zoning designation.

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OxyContin lobbyist happened to be a Feeling totally scammed guest at invite-only political fundraiser Dear editor:

The by invitation only crowd barely filled half

DERMOD TRAVIS the ballroom. The camaraderie between lobbyINTEGRITY BC

It had to have been lost in the mail. It’s the only plausible explanation.

I can’t imagine any other reason for not receiving an invitation to at least one of the “by invitation only” dinners held since 2013 with B.C.’s deputy ministers.

The annual cash for access event is hosted by the B.C. Chamber of Commerce.

After all, it might seem a little crass for the B.C. Liberal party to host private fundraising dinners with deputy ministers, even by B.C.’s Wild West standards.

There’s no mistaking their purpose, though.

The Chamber’s 2014 six-page invitation read, in part: “(B.C.’s) deputy ministers are tasked with ensuring that the goals and outcomes of the provincial government are met.

While often working outside the public spotlight, they are invaluable sources of information and knowledge about their ministries and ministry policies.

This private, invitation-only event creates an ideal forum for dialogue and discussion between guests and leaders of British Columbia’s public service.

The evening consists of a reception and a dinner, where guests are seated directly with the deputy minister of their choice. This is an unparalleled opportunity to express your perspective and concerns directly to B.C.’s deputy ministers.”

No ambiguity there. And all for $275 a plate.

Sponsorships were also available for wellheeled invitees.

The platinum sponsor for the 2014 dinner was Telus, the B.C. Maritime Employers Association and Spectra Energy were the gold sponsors and McKesson Corp. the silver sponsor. McKesson acquired Rexall pharmacies in 2016.

Who were among the lucky few to be given the chance to rent the ear of a deputy minister over dinner?

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ho were among the lucky few to be given the chance to rent the ear of a deputy minister over dinner?

Guest lists don’t seem to be readily available online, but someone – bless their heart – hired a photographer for the 2013 dinner at the Empress Hotel’s Crystal Ballroom.

ists and deputy ministers shines through in the photos.

Guests included a veritable who’s who of B.C.’s lobbying industry.

Hill+Knowlton lobbyist Steve Vander Wal chose to have dinner with deputy minister of health, Stephen Brown. At the time, Vander Wal’s clients included Eli Lilly, AbbVie and Merck Canada.

Michael Cunningham, a consultant lobbyist for Purdue Pharma – makers of OxyContin – was at the dinner.

The former vice president of government relations at Telus, Dave Cunningham, chose John Dyble – then-deputy minister to former Christy Clark – as his dinner date.

In addition to Spectra, the energy industry was well represented with lobbyists from the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, the B.C. LNG Alliance, Woodfibre LNG, the Independent Power Producers of B.C., Imperial Oil, ConocoPhillips Canada and Cenovus Energy.

Kinder Morgan found time to squeeze the dinner in between the B.C. Liberal party’s annual leader’s golf tournament in September and Clark’s Burnaby homecoming dinner in November.

The golf tournament and homecoming dinner all the more surprising because the company made clear in its 2013 Trans Mountain Pipeline application to the National Energy Board that the company’s code of ethics forbids it from donating to political parties.

The executive director of the B.C. Securities Commission, Paul Bourque, was in attendance, as was Josh Christensen, a Hill+Knowlton lobbyist whose clients included the Port of Vancouver at the time.

Former CEO of the B.C. Chamber of Commerce, John Winter, appears in a number of photos. Winter headed up Future Prosperity for B.C., a group that may have spent up to $2 million on an anti-NDP campaign in advance of this year’s provincial election.

The group went dark just prior to the writ dropping, with Winter telling the Globe and Mail at the time: “We feel we’ve done what we can do with what we had, without coming under the scrutiny of the Elections Act. Why would that be nefarious?”

The 2014 invitation included a shopping list of deputy ministers. At least 12 current deputy ministers are on that list, including Richard Fyfe, then and still deputy Attorney General.

They say B.C. stands for bring cash. Maybe that’s because everything seems to be for sale, including eating with the deputy minister of your choice.

Let’s hope the 2016 dinner was the last supper.

The CAVERS are back

Dear editor:

Ten or so years ago a group of unelected, self appointed Peachlanders united in vocal opposition to any and every development proposal including a Provincially funded curling rink.

In reporting their predictable tantrums the then editor of the View labeled them the CAVE people (Citizens Against Virtually Everything). So apt was that characterization that the voice and influence of the CAVERS waned until recently.

In the interim Peachland’s downtown and water-near development is frozen by an outdated Official Community

Plan (OCP) that is economically obsolete.

Now reinvigorated CAVER people are citing the OCP to justify rescinding approval for Peach Tree Village, an attractive development designed to be economically viable considering the current costs of land and imposts including taxes.

Today’s CAVE people speak for notional groups with various names but the message is the same. “We know what is best for everyone and we won’t settle for anything else. Forget Mayor and Council. Forget the District’s administration and rules and bylaws.

Just listen to us.” CAVER wisdom is uninhibited

and unbounded. It extends to management of the forest and watershed.

It transcends minor issues like dealing with the consequences of the Pine beetle infestation and our vulnerability to forest fires.

Above all it is free from economic considerations like balancing the District’s budget.

CAVE People are finer and wiser than you and I. They are above mundane considerations and they will see that we get the community that we deserve. If we let them.

John Abernethy Peachland

Regarding the PeachTree Village: It took me a while to calm down enough to use words of expression that could be printed.

If the council goes through with this development, in my eyes, they all have been watching Trump too long and are adapting his “building a wall” concept.

Totally, no objection to a 3-storey building, BUT 5, come on people.

Pray tell me why us taxpayers spent all that money on an OCP if it is not abided by, we really must be considered stupid or naive.

I FEEL TOTALLY SCAMMED. Gloria Basham Peachland

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Now, it’s our turn to be grandparents. But, for many of us, getting time with the grandkids can be tough. Not only are they busy with their school, club, sports and church activities, but due to better health care and changing social norms, we are more active than any grandparents before us. Grandma is more likely to be attending a yoga class than sitting in a rocking chair knitting. Grandpa is on the golf course. And they both may be off in a travel trailer or a cruise ship or spending the cold months in warmer climes.

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Sophomore Scarecrow Festival getting staked out in Peachland BERKELEY STUART Grab your straw hat and hitch your britches to a frame while you create a masterpiece of a scarecrow to display in the second annual Peachland Scarecrow Festival, which will open on Saturday, September 30 and run through Sunday, October 15.

Judging and festival entertainment events will happen on Saturday, October 7th in the Heritage Park area of downtown Peachland.

We are looking for a few enthusiastic volunteers to help with the entertainment on Oct 7 and would love it if they would like to become part of our committee for next year, to make the festival even bigger and better.

While the committee encourages everyone to make a scarecrow and you are welcome to display it at your home or business away from downtown,

if you want it to be judged, it will have to make its way down to Heritage Park on the 7th.

Please note that the scarecrows can be moved inside overnight, but must be displayed outside most of the time, so make them easy to move around, secure enough to stay together and as weatherproof as you can.

Since this year is Canada’s 150th birthday, the committee is encouraging people to create something or someone with a Heritage or Peachland Historical theme.

The prototype scarecrows DAN WALTON which rode in the Canada Day Parade and are now meandering around Peachland for your SLIDE TOGETHER SLIDE – A youngster couldn’t believe her eyes when she saw a group of dancing scarecrows at viewing pleasure are of Peach- Heritage Park last fall. land’s founder, J.M. Robinson and one of his helpful Clairvoy- to make a scarecrow that rep- friends to each make a scareBrochures with more inants, Anne Anderson (who sees resents what your business crow. Have fun with it and formation will be coming out all with her third eye and has does, or a caricature of you as don’t worry too much about re- soon. lots of ideas in her head!). owner or of your logo or motto. alism.

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Canadian insurers don’t cover domestic medical pot production DAN WALTON

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Canadian insurers only have bunk deals for anybody who grows pot at home.

For the many Canadians who are medically licensed through the federal government, it’s already legal to produce marijuana at home.

All the other adults in the country will be able to legally grow it at home next July.

Medical producers are able to obey all the laws and recreational users will soon be able to as well. The practice of domestic marijuana production is proliferating in Canada, but the those exercising the newfound freedom have no option to cover their homes through any domestic insurance agency.

In May, the Peachland View wrote about the Busato family, who lost their home to a fire and had their insurance claim denied because of a Health Canada-sanctioned grow-op that had nothing to do with the cause of the blaze. Their insurance company being counted on by the Busato’s, Gore Mutual, told the View earlier this year that it had no immediate plans to offer the coverage for domestic marijuana production.

Another Okanagan resident, whose identity the View is keeping private, has medical marijuana legally growing at home, and until reading about the Busatos, she was also under the impression her home would be covered in the event of an accident, so long as the DAN WALTON

CANNOT PAY CLAIM – Peachland resident Anthony

Busato pictured in front of his destroyed home. Gore Mutual would not pay his insurance claim because of a undeclared medical grow-op that was unrelated to the cause of the fire.

marijuana wasn’t the cause of the claim.

Upon realizing how vulnerable her family was, the pot-producing homeowner became very apprehensive and sought out coverage for a legal grow-op.

The local woman has no history of making claims and she isn’t presenting any other extraordinary liabilities. She explained her situation to Kelowna broker Eric Lock with AC&D Insurance, and he was unable to find a Canadian insurance company that would offer any sort of coverage for domestic pot production.

Since shopping local isn’t an option, Lock used a Canadian facilitating company to connect with an insurance broker in England. The company operates through Lloyd’s of London, which has a reputation for offering versatile coverage.

Through the facilitating company, Lloyd’s offered to underwrite the local client for roughly double their previous rate.

“The insurance industry is lagging behind what’s happening in the market,” Lock said. “I know people of all walks of life who use medical marijuana. It’s unfortunate that people are putting their futures at risk just to medi-

cate themselves.”

The Canadian government could attempt to pass legislation requiring insurers to provide such a service, “But forcing businesses to do things they may not want to do, I don’t know if that’s a recipe for success,” he said.

There are a number of reasons why insurance companies might be slow to adapt. Policy rates are based on past claims, and with such little data available for the risks of a legal growop, “We can forgive companies that want to take a wait-and-see approach.”

There’s also a stigma attached to medical marijuana because some people consider it to be an illicit street drug. However, Lock is optimistic for the insurance companies that decide to experiment with marijuana.

“My personal opinion is that people who run these legitimate grow-ops, they’re more cautious (than renegade pot producers) because they’ve got skin in the game,” he said. “This is their medical marijuana, there’s a consequence beyond finances – they’ll be out of medicine. And people with medical licenses generally don’t broadcast it or want to stand out in any way.”

If people growing medical pot at home

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NULLIFYING NUGS – Canadian insurers have yet to begin offering coverage for the legal practice of domestic marijuana production.

act diligently and minimize claims, the insurance companies treading in uncharted bong waters are likely to see some dank returns on their investment.

But for medical pot

growers who can’t afford to double their cost of home insurance, the stakes are high.

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Here ‘n’ There: Times they are a changin’ – embrace it JON NETELENBOS

OP-ED COLUMNIST

Embracing change can often become more challenging as we grow older. Consider this: Today’s septuagenarians, octogenarians and older—a demographic identified by the absence of “sunflower” or “butterfly” tattoos—have seen and experienced more change during the past decade than all their counterparts of past centuries. That’s a lot of change.

When the topic of change is raised among senior citizens, it is often focused on technological change. When ATMs and online banking technologies were first introduced in the late 1980s and 1990s respectfully, they were underutilized by seniors, espe-

cially online banking. It seems that seniors at the time did not have a great deal of confidence in their computer’s ability to safely and securely manage their financial affairs.

They feared being victimized by hackers or computer viruses that could potentially infect their programs and files. At the time, it was an understandable fear—one that gradually diminished with the evolution of a new generation of seniors.

But change in the lives of older adults extends beyond technology, globalization, and science. It also applies to changes in tradition, values, and social norms. This is where embracing change becomes even more challenging for our aging population.

Seniors who have always been accustomed to living an unstructured lifestyle, face new

challenges when moving into an assisted living facility. Instead of having dinner at some arbitrary late hour of their choice, they are expected to attend the dining hall at precisely 5 p.m.

Having worked shift work for about half of my life, I have become a bona fide night-owl. Going to bed before 3 A.M. is an anomaly to me. Therefore, I don’t believe overly prescriptive directives such as “lights and TV off at 11:00 P.M.” will work well for me.

Still, we need to prepare for facing these changes, irrespective of how minor they may seem.

Undue fixation on coping with change associated with tradition and customs can lead to isolation and even depression

during the aging process. For example, seniors who earlier in their lives enjoyed a tradition of daily family dinners (highlighted by stimulating conversation and debate with their children), and who now have transitioned to eating their supper on TV trays in their one-room suite, may find it difficult to embrace the change.

Sometimes seniors become too focused on “things that once were.” Often these “things” are not exclusive to senior citizens, but to all demographics (example: the demise of video rental stores).

It is never too early for readers who are nearing their golden years to begin thinking about coping methods that will best enable them to anticipate, manage--and where possible—embrace change.

OKANAGAN LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK SEEKING A MOTIVATED MANAGEMENT INDIVIDUAL OR COUPLE The role involves overseeing and being directly involved in all the campgrounds daily operations.

Skills Required:

• Able to manage a staff of approximately 10 • Must be able to manage budgets, forecasts and reports • Familiar with painting, irrigation, basic operation and repairs of lawn tractors/zero turn mowers, weed whackers, backpack blowers etc • Must be able to pass an RCMP criminal record check with Vulnerable Sector • Be in good physical condition • Have a positive attitude • Be a team player • Be well spoken, effective communicator • Have computer experience in word & excel Background in campground/hotel operations or applicable business experience is an asset but not a necessity.

Wage will be based on abilities and experience.

Please email resume to: office@campokanagan.com.

Please include references on resumes.

BRING THE FAMILY – An entire family travelled to Peachland from the Lower Mainland after reading about the Paint by Number in a Vancouver newspaper. The Paint by Number project is an initiative created by the Peachland Arts Council to commemorate Canada 150. It’s filling up fast so make sure to drop by the Art Gallery, paint a square and help break the world record for the largest number of participants in a paint by number.

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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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Elfriede immigrated to Calgary, AB in 1955 with her loving husband Anton and their 2 small children. After working hard, they built a new life in their wonderful new home. In 1972, they moved with their now 4 children to Peachland, BC.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, August 18, 2017 at Hansons Westwood Funeral Chapel, 2541 Churchill Rd, West Kelowna. Interment will follow at Peachland Cemetery. Reception to follow at 5937 Victoria St, Peachland. J

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Elfriede was born on January 16, 1935 in Eichenau, Germany, to Wolfgang and Antonia Eberle.

She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Anton in 2006.

Elfriede will be dearly missed by her children; Edmund, Ilse (Robert), Alfred (Holly) and Angelica (Larry), her 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

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As a Member of Parliament I am often contacted by citizens requesting assistance with applications they have to submit to the Federal Government. Whether it’s their application for Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) or a Permanent Resident Document, the processing times can be much longer than they expect.

In fact for those turning 65, it is recommended they have their applications in for OAS/GIS sent in well in advance of that significant birthday. One year prior to that significant birthday is what I recommend.

It takes many months to process almost any kind of Federal Application and sometimes it can take years for completion.

The amount of your OAS benefit is calculated based upon how long you have been a resident of Canada. If you were born in Canada and have lived here for 40 years after your 18th birthday, things are pretty straight forward but your OAS/ GIS application can still take many months to process.

Enough of my constituents have come to me with these challenges that I began to research what changes we could implement at the legislative level to help solve these problems. Many people think that Government is just one big department and that personal information is shared as needed between Service Canada, Canada Revenue Agency, Citizenship and Immigration and all the Provinces.

That leads to this week’s question - should we permit personal information about an applicant, with that applicant’s written permission, to be shared between Government Departments to make it easier and faster for applications to be processed? What has been your experience with a Federal Applications?

Contact me and tell me your story and if you think that information sharing between departments would have helped you.

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

the return of the kokanee! Watch the fish in their spawning colors! Crafts, cake and other treats.

FREE FAMILY FUN! For more information: 250-469-6140 Canada 150/Labour Day Pancake Breakfast - at the Peachland Arts Council. the 50+ Activity Centre, Sept 3, 8-11 am. Cost for Adults $5, Children (6-11) $3, and under 5 FREE. Sunday Tea on the Patio - Visit the artists and have tea and dessert on the patio. Sun Aug 20, 1-4 St. Margaret’s Cake Sale - 9th Annual Christmas pm at the Little Schoolhouse off 4th Street.

Cake, Shortbread and Christmas Pudding Sale: Light & Dark Christmas Cakes in festive tins $16 or St. Margaret’s Fundraiser - 20 lbs of peaches Dark cake in gift box $13; Christmas pudding with for $20. Please call the office @ 250-767-3131 sauce $9 and Scottish Shortbread $7. Deadline between 9:30-11 am Mon-Fri to reserve a box.

Orders will be ready on approximately August 23. for Orders is August 31st. Visit the Church office Monday to Friday from 9:30–11 am or call 250-767Welcome the Kokanee! - 11 am-3 pm Sunday 3131 or mail your order with your payment to St. Aug 20, at Hardy Falls Regional Park. Celebrate Margaret’s Church at 4464 4th Street, Peachland, The Peachland Little Schoolhouse Annual Summer Arts Program - Mary Walker and Wayne Power are the local artists featured Aug 16-20, from 11–4 pm, at 1898 Brandon Lane. Sponsored by

5672 Beach Avenue, Peachland 250-767-9133 Call for Info

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MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre.

Starts again Sep 11, 2017.

Lotto License #103899

Everyone over 19 years is welcome!

Membership not required.

Newcomers welcome. Casual callers and sellers are still needed.

Labour Day (Canada 150) Office Hours Pancake Breakfast throughout July and August Sun Sep 3, 8:00-11:00 am Cost: Adults $5

Children $3 (6-11), under 5 FREE

Tuesday and Friday 9:30-11:30

Call office for Hall rental Availability

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

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

AA 12-1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

MAHJONG 1-4 pm, 50+ Activity Centre YOUTH DROP-IN 3:30-8 pm, Peachland Youth Centre, Grades 7+

TUESDAYS

YOGA (RESTORATIVE) 8 am, 50+ Activity Centre

TAI CHI noon, 50+ Activity Centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Comm. Centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Comm. Ctre

FITNESS ROOM 7 am-5 pm, Community Centre

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

YOGA (BASIC BEGINNERS) 8 am, 50+ Activity Ctre

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th Street Place

50+ FITNESS 9:15 am, 50+ Activity Centre

CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 9:30-11:30 am Community centre

ENERGY FOR WELLNESS Please call 250-767-0141 Peachland Wellness Ctre

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

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

Starts again Sept 13.

Peachland Wellness Ctre

KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm, at the Little Schoolhouse.

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

Starts again Sept 6.

THURSDAYS

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

FITNESS ROOM 7 am-5 pm, Community Centre

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

ART CLUB 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

YOGA (FOUNDATIONS) 8am, 50+ Activity Ctre

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

TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS Peachland Wellness Ctre. At Heritage Park 10:00 am from Jun 1-29.

Wellness Ctre

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DINNER NIGHT (ages 9-12) 4-7:30 pm

FITNESS ROOM 7 am-5 pm, Community Centre

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

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

Starts again Sept 15.

WEDNESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 7 am-5 pm, Community Centre

MEDITATION GROUP 11:30 am-1:00 pm.

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7 pm, Peachland Museum

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DROP-IN & OPEN GYM (ages 9-12) 3-8 pm, Pick up available at Peachland Elem School

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

AFTERNOON BRIDGE 1:30 pm 50+ Activity Centre

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

CHESS 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE Returns Sept 11 at 10 am at Peachland Wellness Centre

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

B.C V0H 1X6 or email to stmargaret’s@shaw.ca 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.

Although the record has been reached.... we want to finish the painting, so come paint a square!

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

AFTERNOON BRIDGE 1:30-3:30 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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.

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

Places of Faith Peachland United Church

PEACHLAND

BAPTIST CHURCH

4421 4th Street

Grace Lutheran Church 1162 Hudson Road West Kelowna, B.C. 250-769-5685

Sunday Services Contemporary Worship Service 9 a.m.

Traditional Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School resumes

“Let Us Worship Together”

9:30 a.m. Study, Coffee & Conversation Office Hours 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Monday to Friday

September 10, 2017 www.gracelutherankelowna.com We are wheelchair accessible

4th Street & Brandon Ave

250-767-3131 www.stmargaretspeachland.org

Lake Ave at 13th St 250-767-9237

Sunday Worship 2pm with Pastor Don McMillan

Sunday Mornings

AA 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre UKULELE (BEGINNER) 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB HEALTHY TEENS (ages 13+) 4 -7 pm BINGO 6:45 pm (doors open 5:30 pm), 50+ Activity Centre FRIDAYS

10:30 am

50+ FITNESS 9 am, 50+ Activity Centre FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th Street Place

Wednesdays Sept to May

Pastor: Ian McLean

Dr. Gord Denison

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

Hall rental contact Doreen 250-767-2132

peachlandbaptist.com

What does it mean to be single

4464 4th Street (St. Margaret’s Anglican Church building)

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

Everyone welcome.

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

Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Sunday Aug 20

Relationships

Rev. Robin Graves

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

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Comm Ctre

(P.A.O.C.)

For more information call John 250-767-2221 Don McMillan 250-300-1642

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

FITNESS ROOM 7 am-5 pm, Community Centre

250-767-2206 Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Tuesday Morning

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

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

Peachland

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

Starts Aug 10, same location.

all are welcome

Ladies Bible Study 9:30 am PASTOR

PICKLEBALL DROP IN (ALL LEVELS) 1-3 pm Community Centre LEGO TIME 3-4 pm, all ages, Peachland Library BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DROP IN (ages 9-12) 4-8 pm, SATURDAYS PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 9:30 am-3 pm Bargain Bin. 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 BREAKFAST 8-11 am, Peachland Wellness Ctre CLOSED Until Further Notice.

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 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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TARYN SKALBANIA Eleven volunteer anglers and their families joined outdoor enthusiasts, conservationists and Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance members to repair Spring Lake’s aerator after it became a victim of target practice.

A new aerator could have cost community groups $5,000. Without it, the lake’s inhabitants could suffer winterkill from a lack of oxygen.

The aerator was towed in, uprighted, repaired then towed back and reanchored in the middle of the lake.

Peachland’s Spring Lake has long been an all-season recreational favourite for hikers, cross country skiers and all manner of outdoor enthusiasts.

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Age: 5 mos

Bentley

Breed: Nova Scotia Duck Toller

Bentley - Bentley has just learned to swim and

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5 yr fixed rate 2.89% 3 yr fixed rate 2.64% 5 yr variable rate (Prime – 0.80%) 2.15%

5-4356 Beach Ave - Okanagan living at its finest! BEAUTIFUL 3 bed/ 4 bath townhome located on a semi-lakeshore complex. Quality finishings throughout, open concept, lake views & private backyard oasis. Only steps to Okanagan Lake & minutes to dining, quaint shops, boat launch, farmer’s MLS® 10140189 market and so much more! It's a MUST see!

#204 4000 Redstone Crescent - Beautiful modern 2 bedroom 2 bath with partial lakeview, open concept, many upgrades, granite, hardwood, entertaining wrap around deck, central vac, single garage.

$465,000

MLS®10139857

250-826-2047

Lara Cody 250-868-7114 laracody@invis.ca

5878E Beach Avenue

Larry Guilbault Peachland, BC VOH 1X7

Leanne Cody 250-215-5028 leannecody@invis.ca

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MLS® 10137859

$585,800

3959 Trepanier Heights Ave

This lovely custom built & updated home was designed for the couple who still want a good size home, but with a low enough maintenance to enjoy life in the beautiful Okanagan. Features 2 bedrooms above looking over the balcony to a bright and airy great room with 18' soaring ceilings. MANY highlights - including a sweet, private little balcony off the master bedroom, huge 5 piece ensuite, and walk in closet. Lots of outdoor entertaining areas, patios and decks, including covered areas, gas BBQ hookup, area for a future hot tub. A self contained in-law suite in the lower level could easily accommodate a larger family.

250.718.2761

Lakeshore Gardens $485,000

Ground Floor 2 Bedroom private and quiet with morning sunshine

Private Lakeshore Estate $3,995,000 Craftsman home with 6 bedrooms MLS 10133160

Call Debra Kelly

Sandy@nextdoorteam.com

C: 250.864.6891 DKellyMac@gmail.com

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