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PeachTree must fully adhere to the OCP, opponents contend DAN WALTON excessive height setEDITOR

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meeting. “The height of the building is excessive according to the charette recommendations.�

Gaetan Royer, the man spearheading the project, also attended the meeting.

He said he showed up so he could be held accountable, but wasn’t given the opportunity to because Lloyd Stinson Sotas, the chair of the meeting, refused him an opportunity to speak at the end of the night, despite some appetite from the audience to publicly question the developer.

Stinson Sotas spoke with Royer after the meeting was over, saying the reason he shut him down is because earlier in the process, opponents of the project weren’t given a fair opportu-

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In a press release issued Wednesday (see online article for document), PeachTree said the meeting was more of a political rally. “PeachTree Village a meeting attended COUNCIL MEETING about their HIGHLIGHTS - project, MARCH 22,2011 prepared to be held

By Erin Boyes, District accountable and ofanPeachland ticipating that they would be asked to answer questions,� reads the press release. “They were not offered that basic Water Rates Bylaw courtesy.�

Of Amendments all the anti-development efforts Council gave first, secRoyer has dealt ond and third readings to with Rates in his career, Water Bylaw No. he said opposition 1931, 2010 Amendment Bylaw Number is1981, to PeachTree the 2011.

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and final reading to get rezoned and accommodate five storeys. Council has not been allowed to receive any new information after the public hearing closed on June 13.

March 25, 2011 Still, those at the meeting encourFees andwere Charges & Sign Bylaw Amendment aged to of flood District Freedom Information staffProtection and the Office Council gave first three and of Privacy readings to Sign Bylaw Bylaws of the Ombudsperson with letters chal- Number 1853 AmendCouncil gave first, sec- ment Bylaw Number lenging PeachTree’s DAN WALTON ond and third readings 1980, 2011.

This amendtocompatibility both Freedom ofwith In- ment will restrict applicaPeachland’s formation andOCP. Protec- tions for full color digital MAKING HIS CASE – Gaetan Royer, the man at the tionPeachland’s of Privacy Bylaw No. message with TV stayed after the meeting to direchelm of centers PeachTree Village, 1982, 2011 and FeesCory and motion. tor of planning speak with residents opposed to his project.

Charges Bylaw the No. 1980, Gain said pubSidewalk CafĂŠ, Merchant 2011. than three storeys, work has centred lic hearing was done Display and Mobile These bylaws replace PeachTree prudentlyof and the which Vending Licenses andVil- around municipal afFreedom Informawill be exceeding fairs for 35 years, says timeandforAdministrative council to lage Encroachments tion Fees and Charges Bylaw no rules are being consider any new in- by two storeys. granted No. 1632, 2001, Whether orauthonot broken. formation hasthereby come Council for ofthetheWaterbringing “I don’t know that part OCP and gone.administrative rization clarity of having two dis- front Pizzeria and Grill whether he misunis actually binding Although there was tinct bylaws rather than to allow construction of a dependspatio on from who May you derstood what he was a local state of emer- sidewalk one. allegedly told by a gency toward the end 1-ask.

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HallPeachland is referring landers agreed with she said. “If councilRCL#69 part 478 of B.C.’s their standpoint and reconsidered every to Presents Government then gave them the decision based on a Local Jayson Bendera Act, where section mandate to follow few people’s dissat2 states that “Allofby- through on those isfaction, we wouldEnjoy an evening laws and enacted or works promises.� never have any deci-music dancing sions made because undertaken by a PeachTree Village, 8 pm-11 board pm or which was first pitched there will always be council, greater people upset.�

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“A real tragedy was avoided” – cops Cook’s Mill conceived in VIEW STAFF Mounties who were out boating last weekend claim that “a real tragedy was avoided” after they intercepted two youngsters from Peachland who unwillingly sailed into the middle of Lake Okanagan on a cheap rubber dinghy.

The two Mounties, one from Kelowna and the other from West Kelowna, stumbled upon the castaways around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday during a patrol of the lake.

The boys were out fishing. Everything was going well until they were taken adrift by strong, gusty winds upwards of 50 kilometres an hour. Then the pair of boys were about a half a kilometre from the shore.

“Both the 12-year-old and 13-year-old boys were safely brought on board the RCMP vessel and transported back to the beach in Peachland, where their parents were notified of the mishap,” said Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey.

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Cops gave the boys a good lecturing, too.

“Our officers took the time to discuss the peril the youths had placed themselves in.”

The RCMP decided that this is also a good opportunity to lecture the general public.

“Those officers wanted to remind the public to ensure they are always prepared when they venture out on the water, that they wear proper life jackets, bring a sound signalling device or other means of communication, as well as carry a means of propulsion such as a paddle or oar if at all possible.”

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VIEW STAFF A Cobalt 272 boat was stolen overnight between July 19 and 20 from the driveway of two Peachlanders who just recently moved to town.

“We were expecting our grandkids this weekend and this is a huge disappointment,” said Maureen Ramage. “We love Peachland and are quite sad to think people would do this to new residents.”

The Ramage’s are offering a reward to anybody who can offer information to the RCMP that leads to an arrest.

The number to call is 250 768 2880.

Single vehicle fatality on Brenda Mines Forest Service Road VIEW STAFF at the scene. Emergency medical crews called Speed may have played a role in a single vehicle fatality that happened on Brenda Mines Forest Service Road Monday afternoon.

A 53-year-old man who was operating a motor vehicle collided with a tree. Passersby with medical training happened to find the wreck first. They pulled the man from his vehicle, called 9-1-1 and gave him CPR. After responding to the call early in the afternoon, the Peachland Fire Department called the West Kelowna RCMP at 1:05 p.m. to assist

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for an Air Ambulance while providing the man with further medical treatment.

“Sadly, despite the tireless efforts of the group of Good Samaritans and both the ground and airborne medical crews, the man was pronounced deceased at the scene,” said Cpl. O’Donaghey.

The suspicion that speed played a role in the crash is based upon “initial indicators at the scene.”

Police are working to contact and properly notify the next of kin.

Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series on the metamorphosis of the Peachland Legion.

The challenges are compounding for Royal Canadian Legions to keep their doors open.

As Canadians become increasingly distanced from the days of major wars, most Legions have relaxed the restrictions that used to prevent non-veterans from joining, but aging buildings, dwindling memberships and waning public perception continue to be a chronic problem.

And before major changes were made here at the Peachland Legion, Branch 69 saw itself on a path to extinction.

“Trying the same things will only yield the same results, so the Peachland Legion is trying something new,” said secretary manager Barrie Hewer. “The BC Yukon Command, which oversees all Legions, predicts that in the early 2020s, Legions won’t be sustainable anymore, based on current trends.”

So to start a new trend, Branch 69 is undergoing a ma-

entire interior – the lounge, the bar, the kitchen and washrooms – will be fully modernized by the makeover.

Most notably, the Legion will be kicking its cuisine up to the next level. Going far beyond the pub grub traditionally offered at a Legion, the kitchen is being rebranded into something completely new – Cook’s Mill.

“Cook’s Mill will prepare good, comfortable food for people – we’re not fancy, we’re just basic,” Hewer said.

“Food they’re familiar with, food that’s prepared well of a high quality, and obviously very tasty and nourishing.”

He said the menu design of the new restaurant will emulate a popular format from the 1950s, “the roadside diner thing.”

The restaurant is based upon the Battle of Cook’s Mill, an event in the War of 1812 that was fought on present-day Canadian soil.

The mission statement of the Royal Canadian Legion, is “to serve Veterans, including serving military and RCMP members and their families, to promote Remembrance, and to serve our communi-

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But even though the local Legion is in the midst of a Renaissance, it’s first priority remains the same – to serve the needs of its veterans.

“Guests will still know they’re in a Legion. I want them to feel welcome to know what the Legion does; what the purpose of the mission is.”

Hewer’s greatest fear is that a day may come when there is no longer a Legion to serve the veterans of Peachland, and that depends on the ability of Branch 69 to balance its spreadsheets.

Legions are vital to each community because “the Canadian government doesn’t support its military very much, retired or active,” he said.

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I would like to add my thoughts to the current debate about the proposed new development. My wife and I just moved here from Singapore in Southeast Asia after living there for 20 years. I am Canadian so we decided to move back to Canada and chose Peachland as our new home since we wanted to live in the beautiful Okanagan, and Peachland offered beautiful homes and views with a nice little waterfront to enjoy. However it quickly became clear that there was not much commercial space available for new businesses to use and very limited restaurant space. It seems to me that this new proposed development would add nicely to the Beach Avenue stretch. I understand that many long time residents may be hesitant as PeachTree Village is quite large and more than three stories high. And there are a few houses behind PTV that would have

their views changed (although I don’t think they could see over a one story house also). New developments almost always encounter opposition as some people don’t like change but usually after time the new developments become welcome and appreciated (perhaps like the Gateway?).

Also please forgive me if I offend any residents as I am new here – this is just another opinion on this contentious subject. The same debate happens all over the world – stay the same or grow. I am not always on the grow side of this debate but it does appear that Peachland could benefit from PTV. So in summary I think PTV will be a welcome addition to Beach Avenue by attracting new businesses and helping Peachland to grow and prosper in the future.

Best Regards, Scott Robertson Peachland

Don’t be a trashy dumper Dear editor: I am ticked!!

Our driveway, which is off a turnout on Highway 97, requires our garbage to be put out along the highway. Yesterday we put out our sorted recyclables as usual. Somebody came along and dumped a very large amount of bubble wrap on top of this. As bubble wrap is not recyclable, everything was left!

About a month ago we went to pick up friends and as we drove past our place, we noticed a small truck unloading something beside the bank.

We checked when we got home and found broken pieces of black plastic off of what looks like a truck cap. We

were able to break them up enough to get into our garbage but.....!

We often have to pick up discarded fast food containers, drink cartons or cans, and dirty baby diapers. Thank you BUT we have enough garbage of our own to dispose of without having to get rid of stuff from passerbys who are too lazy or too inconsiderate to dispose of their own. I hope whoever dumped the bubble wrap, waste or the black plastic auto parts reads this and reconsiders the next time they want to get rid of something.

I know I would.

Marilyn Dodd Peachland

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First Blood: Part II

Dear editor:

I just read this latest edition of the Peachland View. In this situation “Rambo” must respond, but my response might not be what many would expect. First off, I do not disagree with Ernie Hurd’s opinion. In fact, I identify with the aggravation associated with the NIMBY crowd.

For most of my life, I’ve tried to figure out what in the world goes through the mind of a “CAVER”.

Thanks Ernie for that term – I love it.

Any employer I’ve ever had would tell you that I am the first to adopt new procedures, systems, and techniques. I love change.

Sadly, most people my age and older are scared to death of change.

And change is something mankind has always had trouble with.

In his book “The Prince” Machiavelli wrote: “There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things. For the reformer has enemies in all those who profit by the old order, and only lukewarm defenders in all those who would profit by the new order, this lukewarmness arising partly from fear of their adversaries … and partly from the incredulity of mankind, who do not truly believe in anything new until they have had actual experience of it.”

Being a councillor anywhere is a horrible job to be saddled with. I do respect their service and courage it takes to receive a public beating with every decision they make. It is a nasty job that I would never want. I am not alone in feeling this. Most people don’t want the job, but are eager to complain at every single decision that’s made. Councillors reading this are nodding their heads.

That said, I must also comment on other opinions about the PeachTree

project. I think the building is a wonderful architectural production.

I like everything about the design.

What I would have liked to see, however, is the back side of the building.

By not showing the backside, and by misrepresenting the backdrop in the video rendering, it sets off some red flags for me. What will the project look like from Highway 97? What will the project look like from the buildings behind the complex?

These things should have been worked out long ago. And this comes to the main point of my letter. People won’t take action until the poop lands on their doorstep. One writer talked about by-laws and procedure.

The time to act was way back within the time-frames established by the by-laws. Councillors are already doing an impossible job and cannot be expected to operate outside of established procedure.

So my message to citizens is this: You, the citizens, run this town through your elected representatives. You are responsible for this mess. If you are too lazy to get off your butts and get involved early, then don’t expect to be able to bully others into capitulating. You could use B.C.’s Referendum and Recall legislation to remove the councillors, but you won’t do that. You were too lazy to protect what you had, so I don’t see you doing anything more than blowing hot air.

You need to organize yourselves for the future. Embrace technology and get yourself on a Peachland Residents mailing list so that rapid communication is possible when important things happen. The best you can do now is to decide what influences you want to put on this project as it develops. You had your chance to get involved, but you chose to sit on your couch and watch TV. Nick “Rambo” Walsh Peachland

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Peachland’s Museum rules PeachTree not wanted or needed One of Peachland’s top gems is the Peachland Museum.

We took our grandchildren to enjoy the trains. Not sure who enjoyed them more – the grandparents or kids!!

Well done to Don Wilson and the volunteers who put this wonderful display together.

Larry & Rhoda Weisgarber Peachland

District on a development binge Dear editor: When Peachland District council passed third reading on the PeachTree Village development proposal, they abandoned their commitment to provide law, order and good government to engage in a development binge, hoping to generate desperately needed tax revenues to pay some nasty bills that continue to accumulate as they have abandoned the Official Community Plan (OCP) and common sense.

Infill development in the downtown area, must be done as defined by the Beach Avenue Neighbourhood Plan – goo.gl/JvQ3Lg. It is a well thought out and researched document that will protect our precious and priceless downtown area.

The massive Ponderosa project is a huge monkey on the back of a very small administration, and requires a lot of hard work to make sure the city is in the driver’s seat of this development.

Peachland is not ready to tackle an 18 million dollar water treatment

plant at this point in time, let alone a massive 55.4 million dollar Water Master Plan, goo.gl/9tiuY3.

And the Monaco project with no access and no water must be put on ice for many years.

When Peachland city council voted 6 – 1 to abandon the OCP, not only were they violating some of our by-laws, they also violated the spirit and intent of the OCP as a very important development template, and defied the people’s democratic rights to determine how they want their city to grow and develop.

To abandon that sets a radical and unacceptable precedent.

The PeachTree Village proposal not only defies a number of by-laws, it defies common sense: Imagine – about eight businesses and twelve residences with virtually zero parking, and a structure completely out of character with the downtown area.

And no – we will not get used to it.

Andy Thomsen Peachland

Thoughts on driving Fast and slow drivers are like oil and water.

Cruising is pretty easy to enjoy when those two types of drivers don’t mix. But they do millions of times every day. To the driver in the other car, speeders seem impatient and wreckless, while slowpokes seem incompetent and obnoxious.

We could always ban fast driving and save countless lives. If the speed limits along Highway 97 were cut in half, the rate of automobile fatalities would be drastically reduced, but for anybody travelling at 40 to 50 kilometres an hour, it would take an hour to get from Peachland to Kelowna.

But time is money, so let’s consider double the speed limits.

Sure it would be extremely dangerous to allow motorists to travel Highway 97 at between 160 and 200 kilometres per hour. However, if you somehow manage to survive traveling at those speeds, a trip to Kelowna would only

take 10 to 15 minutes.

In Canada, civil engineers have done a pretty good job striking a balance between speed and safety. The rate of automobile deaths per 100,000 people is extremely low here compared to the rest of the world.

Still, it’s been decided that we can spare a bit of human life in order for the rest of us to get to our destinations at a reasonable pace. Safety is still being improved upon of course – engineers are always figuring out new ways of building safer cars and roads that don’t require lower speed limits.

But no matter how much ingenuity can be applied towards cars or the infrastructure of road networks, our stubborn attitudes will always make driving deadlier than it needs to be.

When everybody on the road goes with the flow, there’s never any need to rage. But as drivers, it can be tough for us all to synchronize our sense of urgency.

Impatient drivers who make unsafe passes are im-

posing grave risks upon innocent people, whereas the people who drive at unnecessary slow speeds are provoking others to make more unsafe passes.

When my mom encounters a dangerous driver, she likes to mutter “I hope the cops catch that idiot.”

It’s hard to be optimistic about cops catching all the idiots.

The toxic mix of slow and fast drivers will probably continue causing trouble until we can all afford our own driverless car.

Oh well. Awful drivers, summer traffic and the monotony of a daily commute can make driving feel sort of lousy at times.

When that happens, it’s good to take a step back and appreciate the big picture – we belong to a tiny fraction of human history that’s able to travel anywhere along the continent thanks to the automobiles sitting in our driveways.

A few bad drivers are worth it.

Dan Walton Editor

Dear editor: In opening I declare that I am adamantly opposed to changing the zone designation of the above lots from R-1 (Single Detached Residential) to CR-1 (Mixed Use).

I suggest to CityState Consulting Services that if they wish to build a multi-story, mixed use building in Peachland they sell their two residential buildings in the residential zone and purchase property in the commercial zone of Peachland.

In an email of May 22, 2017, Gaetan Royer wrote: “We don’t exceed the limits.” Before anything else you are attempting to exceed the limits by asking for a substantial change in land use from single family residential to commercial mixed use.

Since one cannot believe the first step of your process why

go any further in trying to convince Peachlanders you would be honest about any other aspects of this development.

If Council does approve this bylaw amendment it will be another step on the “slippery slope” of ruining Peachland – “The Jewel of the Okanagan.”

• People come to Peachland because of its current ambiance, not to shop a commercial “strip”.

• West Kelowna/Westbank has captured the local market on commercial outlets, many of which sit empty, and I see Highway 97 from the Westbank cenotaph to Okanagan Lake Bridge as one of the ugliest stretches of road in B.C. We do not want or need this on Beach Avenue.

• There is not adequate parking for the building proposed.

• Too many fly-by-night

developers have been to Peachland and left incomplete projects, a big mess, and debts.

• With the new reality of lake levels the added costs of higher and stronger foundations for buildings along Beach Avenue may deflate this project at the planning stage.

• Eric Hall, ex councillor, in his letter to the View of May 5, 2017 writes: “When you look at the plans for the PeachTree Village (Beach Avenue at 4th Street), the proposed building is far too big for the location.”

Please vote a resounding “NO” to this development.

Sincerely, Margaret Henderson (A Peachlander since there were wooden sidewalks!)

Editor’s note: This letter was first received on July 3

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Council urged to increase pressure on watershed protection Dear council:

reliance model, registered foresters prepare logging and road plans based on their judgement.

There is no requirement for plans to be submitted to government and there is little follow-up on planning, monitoring during logging or enforcement once harvesting has taken place. There isn’t even a legal obligation for a forest professional to be on site during harvesting.

Essentially, it is up to the forestry companies to police themselves on regulatory objectives like water quality, biodiversity, and preservation of wildlife habitat.

We think forestry policy should be set by the BC Government, on behalf of all people, with a primary focus on

The Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance is asking local governments to hit the pause button on logging in community watersheds.

If left intact, forests act as a valuable natural asset: removing carbon from the atmosphere, storing carbon dioxide, providing natural flood control, stabilizing and storing water while managing quantity, quality and timing of flow, and protecting a diversity of wildlife and plants.

In recent years, important forestry practices and forest management decisions have been made by forestry companies, instead of by government. Under this professional

ecosystem integrity.

Government foresters and habitat biologists need to be able to provide meaningful input to logging and road plans and to ensure sure plans are being followed.

The evidence this spring indicates that climate changes to our watershed are having a great impact on our community.

Erosion, sedimentation and flooding are the results of deforestation and roadways. The Forestry Stewardship Plans that are intended to continue in perpetuity add even greater pressure to watershed health.

The Province and licensees have yet to harvest a stand of reforested trees in this valley and will not do so for many decades.

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UBCO Sustainability Professor, Dr Lael Parrott, has studied the watersheds of the Okanagan Valley and has calculated the total monetary value of the ecosystem services if left intact to be estimated at $6.7 billion annually. This is a far greater sum than stumpage fees and forestry jobs. In her 2014 study, Dr. Parrott states that natural ecosystems and biodiversity pro-

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We are asking all levels of government to work together to come up with positive

solutions for the timber industry as well as all stakeholders in our forested watersheds before it is too late.

It’s critical that we regain control of our watersheds and invest in forest stewardship.

Shouldn’t we consider paying to protect our sources of clean drinking water?

It is time to value forests and watersheds differently; we have a long way to go and not a lot of time to get there.

Sincerely, Taryn Skalbania Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance

Update on the Pier Project The Peachland Pier Group would like to provide an update on progress and developments in the Heritage Pier Project.

We believe that this project will prove to be a tremendous asset for the District and the citizens of Peachland . The Pier will be a multi-use venue which will be used by people of all ages and all levels of mobility from the entire region.

It is sure to attract tourists, just like Centennial Way. Economically, it will serve as yet another reason to visit Peachland, our jewel of the Okanagan.

Fundraising has been progressing well. We have received a number of grants from government agencies, corporations, private non-profits and associations, as well as many donations from private individuals and local businesses. We are delighted that so many of you are supporting this project in such a tangible way.

The Peachland Pier Group has been working for several years and now has a shelf ready project with suppliers and contractors confirmed and ready to begin construction. Engineering drawings are complete. All the necessary permissions from the three levels of government and the First Nations are in place.

All seemed ready for construction to begin in 2017. Then the flood hit.

As a result, the timing of construction is currently under re-consideration.

By the time the water recedes, assessments of damage to the shoreline determined and remedial action taken, there will remain only a short time for the contractor to mobilize and for suppliers to produce the materials required.

More specifically, because of severe shoreline damage to the Heritage Park site through wave erosion and the need for remediation by District staff the site will be extremely busy for a while. In addition, because many private and public docks will require repair or replacement, contractors throughout the region will be inundated with work.

The Peachland Pier Group considers that essential work to assist the region to recover has to take precedence over the start of a major new project. Consequently we have decided to postpone the beginning of construction to next year.

While this is disappointing, we feel that it is the most appropriate action for us to take at this time.

We look forward to next year with renewed enthusiasm and anticipation.

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After a long illness my husband passed way in January.

Some time earlier I had contacted Rick Miller (who advertises in The Peachland View under Call Rick) to help me with jobs around the house. Subsequently I also contacted “The Dawg” (who also advertises in The View) to help me with my yard work.

They are both called Rick, are neighbours, work individually and sometimes as a partnership. They are very experienced in their fields, charge reasonable rates and are extremely efficient.

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Thank you Ricks! Another two good reasons to live in Peachland.

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Fishing Foreva To spend a full day fishing in the company of good friends, handicap fishermen travelled from around the Okanagan to cast off from the shores of Peachland. With hungry fishes and perfect summer weather last weekend, the only thing that could have put a damper on this year’s Fishing Forever event would have been a lack of volunteers. But thanks to a last-minute plea, lots of helpers showed up to save the day.

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PEACHLAND WELLNESS CENTRE Summer in the Okanagan is in full swing and so are the various programs and services of the Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC)! We know that living in the Okanagan often means lots of company and busy times but many are still in need of ongoing support and the PWC is here for you! The PWC like many others in Peachland, has experienced some struggles due to the flooding but we are happy to let you know that all is well and thanks to so many we are still operating.

Stop in and check out some of the great activities we continue to offer, such as, meditation on Mondays or the Energy for Wellness, Workshop offering Reiki and Healing Hands, on August 17, or Tai Chi in Heritage Park on Thursdays. If you’re looking for a way to relax and enjoy time with others, come to the PWC backyard where you can sit under an umbrella in the beautiful community gardens and chat with others or join the Ladies Coffee and Cards, on Friday afternoons.

For those who need a safe place to grieve and share common issues among friends, the dropin Bereavement Support Group takes place every Thursday. Also offered monthly is a Dementia Caregiver Support Group. This is but a sample of what is available, call for details.

In order to offer the community what we do it must be noted that it is thanks to the many great volunteers, ‘the heart’ of the PWC. Volunteers keep us all going, from drivers to admin support and everything in between! The PWC is also proud to announce that we have been successful again this year and have been approved for funding from great supporters, the Government of Canada, the Government of BC, The United Way of the Central Okanagan/ Similkameen, and the Central Okanagan Foundation. These and the individual donors who support the PWC are what allows us to offer the up to 30 programs and services.

The PWC looks forward to a fantastic rest of summer and hopes to be fully operational, after our flooding issues, by mid-September.

BARRIE HEWER

POKER FOR SOWINS –

At 10:39 on Saturday July 15th, the Peachland Legion opened it’s doors for nearly 100 visitors participating in a charity ‘poker run’ organized by the Penticton Legion. The South Okanagan Women in Need Society will use the funds and other donations to help women and families needing support. The ride started at the Penticton Legion and went on to visit a number of Legions in trhe South Okanagan before returning to the Penticton Legion. Plans are being discussed to make this an annual event.

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QUACK QUACK QUACK – The proper way of crossing the street is by using a crosswalk, as demonstrated above by a family of ducks who needed to be on the other side of Beach Avenue last week.

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Since being elected in 2015, the Federal Liberal Government has made numerous changes with respect to Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) policy that in many situations has made it more difficult to obtain a mortgage or in the case of re-financing an existing mortgage, more expensive. Generally the Liberal Government has reasoned these changes are intended to slow down the Vancouver and Toronto real estate markets and lower overall consumer debt.

Why would the Government want to slow down the real estate market in Toronto and Vancouver? The theory is if fewer buyers can qualify to purchase homes the demand will decrease and prices will potentially drop as a result and by extension increase affordability in these markets.

The challenge with this particular approach is that CMHC policies are very much one size fits all meaning that although Vancouver and Toronto are the primary targets of these new restrictions, the rest of Canada is also subject to them and as a result many regions of Canada may be adversely impacted. This was feedback I heard extensively during hearings at the Finance Committee back in February when these changes were heavily scrutinized.

One particular point that was raised from one stakeholder is that while the Liberals crack down on debt taken on for home ownership overlooked is the consumer debt on credit cards, third party loan outfits and elsewhere.

The difference of course is that with debt taken on in home ownership there can be equity created and much lower interest costs in contrast to credit card debt. It is a valid point.

More recently the Trudeau Liberal Government quietly announced that it will raid CMHC to the tune of $ 4 Billion over the next two years. This announcement received very little media attention and that is disappointing. For those who have mortgages with a down payment less than 20% the CMHC Fees required to provide insurance on that mortgage is substantial. Rather than reduce CMHC fees to make them more affordable or refund the surplus to those who have paid them, the Liberals are instead using CMHC as a cash grab contrary to the purpose of this organization.

Rather than just oppose I would like to propose an alternative. Instead of taking $4 Billion from CMHC to go into general revenue, why not instead offer a GST exemption on new housing up to $750,000, similar to what the BC Government has done with the Property Purchase Tax exemption on new housing. This policy would reduce the costs of home ownership by tens of thousands of dollars. At the same time this policy would help stimulate economic activity through increased construction, would help increase housing supply and would help Canada’s value added wood producers hit hard by the current softwood lumber dispute.

My question this week – Instead of a $4 Billion cash grab from CMHC would you support those same funds supporting a GST rebate on new housing? I can be reached at Dan.Albas@ parl.gc.ca or call 1-800-665-8711.

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

Canada 150/BC Day Pancake Breakfast: at the 50+ Activity Centre, August 6, 8-11 am. Cost for Adults $5, Children (6-11) $3, and under 5 FREE. The Peachland Little Schoolhouse Annual Summer Arts Program: Local artists featured July 27-30 are Angela Possak and Sharon McPhee. Thu to Sat 11–4 pm. 1898 Brandon Lane.

Sponsored by the Peachland Arts Council.

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

Movie in the Park: Come to Cousins Park on July 29th, 9 pm to watch the movie A Dog’s Purpose MONDAYS

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FITNESS ROOM 7 am-5 pm, Community Centre

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YOGA (RESTORATIVE) 8 am, 50+ Activity Centre

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th Street Place

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Comm. Ctre

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

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

MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE 9:30 am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church AA 12-1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre.

Starts again Sep 11, 2017.

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

with the whole family. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted by the Boys & Girls Club of Peachland. Info: FACEBOOK @Peachland Movie Annual Rattlesnake Island Swim on Saturday August 5. Come out and cheer the swimmers!

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

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

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Comm. Centre YOGA (BASIC BEGINNERS) 8 am, 50+ Activity Ctre 50+ FITNESS 9:15 am, 50+ Activity Centre ENERGY FOR WELLNESS Please call 250-767-0141 Peachland Wellness Ctre WELLNESS CIRCLE 10 am-12 noon; 2nd & 4th Wed - Peachland Wellness Ctre.

Starts again Sept 13.

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER GROUP 10-noon every 3rd Wednesday Peachland Wellness Ctre SUNSHINE SINGERS 1:15 to 2:15 pm Peachland Wellness Ctre.

Starts again Sept 6.

PICKLEBALL DROP IN (ALL LEVELS) 1-3 pm Community Centre CHESS 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

WEDNESDAYS

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

FITNESS ROOM 7 am-5 pm, Community 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,

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 Giant “Paint by Number” Historic Peachland entry for the Guinness World Book of Records in the Peachland Art Gallery. Visitors to the gallery will be asked to 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 now been reached.... we want to finish the painting, so bring your visitors!

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

CLOG DANCING 6-7 pm 50+ Activity Centre

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

PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 10 am-3 pm Bargain Bin.

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

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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BREAKFAST 8-11 am, Peachland Wellness Ctre CLOSED Until Further Notice due to flooding.

AA 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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

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

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PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10 am, United Church

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

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

LEGO TIME 3-4 pm, all ages, Peachland Library

LIONS DEN MEETING 7 pm. 2nd week and 4th week: 4440 5th St. Contact: Gary 250-767-3491 CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7 pm, Peachland Museum THURSDAYS FITNESS ROOM 7 am-5 pm, Community Centre YOGA (FOUNDATIONS) 8am, 50+ Activity Ctre TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS Peachland Wellness Ctre. At Heritage Park 10:00 am from Jun 1-29.

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PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 10 am-3 pm Bargain Bin.

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

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BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DROP IN (ages 9-12) 4-8 pm,

FITNESS ROOM 7 am-5 pm, Community Centre

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INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Comm Ctre 50+ FITNESS 9 am, 50+ Activity Centre FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th Street Place

PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 10 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

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

Peachland

Places of Faith Peachland United Church

St. Margaret’s Anglican 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

250-767-2206 “Let Us Worship Together”

Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Tuesday Morning

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

Monday to Friday

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

Rev. Robin Graves

September 10, 2017 www.gracelutherankelowna.com

(P.A.O.C.)

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

Sunday Mornings

10:30 am

Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.

Pastor: Ian McLean all are welcome Hall rental contact Doreen 250-767-2132

Wednesdays Sept to May

Ladies Bible Study 9:30 am Dr. Gord Denison PASTOR

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JULY 28, 2017

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BC FRESH BLUEBERRIES

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Greek House

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PEACHLAND 5500 Clements Cres

49PK8 each

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Royal Canadian Legion #69 Pickerel Dinner

Roland Allen Rock Trio

Saturday August 12, 6 pm onwards $17.50 per plate

Saturday August 26th 7pm-?

Join us for our Legion relaunch all day

space limited, purchase your ticket at the legion as soon as possible

Restaurant Open 12 -7 Mon to Sat, 9-6 Sundays • 250-767-9404 • 4407 2nd Street Peachland BC OPEN HOUSE | SATURDAY 1-3 PM

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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.

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

250.718.2761

Call Debra Kelly

Sandy@nextdoorteam.com

C: 250.864.6891 DKellyMac@gmail.com

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3906 Dryden Rd - 3 bed / 2 bath well maintained home is located in a beautiful park-like setting. Situated on a flat 1/2 an acre and surrounded by trees/hedges for privacy. Lots of room for the kids to play and a spacious deck for entertaining. Huge attached workshop, covered and uncovered parking plus RV parking! This property is a MUST see!

MLS® 10136443

Another remarkable month August does slow down a bit For your local Peachland update, of Real Estate activity in the so we will see those numbers contact Debra at 250-864-6891 Central Okanagan, aver- into September. or through sunlinks.net age sale prices on all fronts were up over the same period a year ago and for the second May 2017 vs May 2016 month in a row the 2017 2016 % CHANGE average single family TYPE OF HOME home eclipsed $700k.

Residential $703,809 $601,228 +17.06 Taking a closer look: currently there are 857 Townhomes $488,802 $412,790 +18.41 single family homes listed for sale and 662 Condo $348,286 $319,474 +9.02 strata units. There OUR BUYERS ARE FROM: are only 100 houses Sellers receiving 97.71% of list price 56% Okanagan are available under 20% Van/Lower Mainland Takes 55 days on average to sell (62 DOM last year) $500,000 and current10% other BC 8.5% Alberta ly there are 400 homes **PEACHLAND Residential homes average price now $623,376 3% Outside Canada over a million for sale.

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$639,000 • #223 3996 Beach Ave

3734 Lornell Crt

$743,000

Beautiful home with big LAKE VIEW! Granite counters, maple cabinets & floors, dbl sink ensuite w/walk in clst, 3 bed, 3 bath, w/ big rec room (4th bed), tandem 3 car garage, RV pkg & lots of storage. Stunning private back yard, w/o from kitchen & master.

MLS#10135390 Royal LePage West Kelowna #11-2475 Dobbin Road Westbank, BC V4T 2E9

Crista MacDermott

PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION OFFICE:

250-768-2161 | DIRECT: 250-575-7999

cristamacd.rlp@gmail.com www.CristadMacD.com

238 - 4350 Ponderosa Drive, Peachland

“Live where you LOVE”! Panoramic Lake Okanagan Views!

“The Quail” - Awesome updates in this 1218 sq ft, 2 bed, 2 bath walk in rancher townhome! New hardwood, carpets, kitchen backsplash, island pendant lights, bedroom ceiling fans AND custom finishes on kitchen/bathroom cabinetry!

Design magazine quality interiors!

MLS®10137429

Exceptional location at "Lakeshore Gardens" semi waterfront luxury condo facing the water right across from Okanagan Lake, 2 bedroom they both have amazing lakeviews, 2 full baths 1364 sq ft, granite counters in the kitchen, large laundry room, walking distance to shops and restaurants. Wonderful full time residence or summer home with an in-ground heated pool & hot tub, gym, two guest suites, no age MLS#10136928 restrictions, pets allowed with restrictions.

Call Cecile for a FREE MARKET EVALUATION

250-212-2654 TOP 1% in Canada

www.peachlandrealestate.com