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State of emergency over in Peachland CENTRAL OKANAGAN EMERGENCY OPERATIONS The State of Local Emergency for Peachland has been rescinded due to a reduction in the threat of flooding. States of Local Emergency remain in effect for Kelowna, West Kelowna, and the Regional District of Central Okanagan. As of this morning, Okanagan Lake is at 342.64 metres, a reduction of 1 centimetre from yesterday. Flood protection measures need to stay in place until the lake drops another 16 cm to the full pool level of 342.48 m. Full pool is a target set by the Province to try to ensure an adequate water supply through the summer.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING – Directors of the Peachland Senior Citizen’s Housing Society were given a tour of the affordable rental housing project. They were pictured looking out of a window of a two bedroom unit. From the left is director Eldon Kerbes, secretary/ treasurer Keith Thom, vicepresident Mayor Cindy PHYLLIS PAPINEAU Fortin, VanMar Constructors PEACHLAND ARTS COUNCIL site superintendent John Owen, director Julie Cole, My love is like a red, red Joan Dupuis and director rose. The great Scottish poet, Bill Dupuis.

SHELVES BEEFED UP – After putting out a call for help on a local Facebook page, local realtor Troy Fischer donated a $7,500 cheque and five boxes full of food to Judy Bedford of the Peachland Food Bank last week. “Thank you to all my friends and the Great People that I surround myself with who donated or gave their time helping me with my events that were able to raise money for this great cause,” Fischer said.

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Robbie Burns was not the only one to love roses. The Peachland Sowers and Growers are delighted to present their 8th Annual Rose Show and Tea on June 23. After the death of their judge, Malcolm Scott in January, there was some concern whether the popular event would continue. Fortunately, Alicja Paradzik, a rosarian and master garden agreed to assist Danielle Scott in the judging. Ribbons are awarded to the

top three entries in each category as well as Best of Show ribbons, trophies and plaques. A special category this year is the Malcolm Scott Memorial entry of three different coloured miniature roses in a single vase. Entry tags are 25 cents each and can be purchased on Friday, June 22 from 4-6 pm or Saturday June 23 from 7:30 - 9:15 am at the Peachland Community Centre, when entries are accepted. The catalogue/schedule can be found on the PCAC website at www.peachlandarts.ca or at the Peachland Art Gallery. Visitors can enjoy a hot cup of tea served in China cups

and nibble on dainty sandwiches and homemade sweets. An art show will feature paintings of roses and other flowers. A popular part of the show is the rainbow auction of gardening items and there are Master Gardeners available to answer any of your gardening questions. Mayor Cindy Fortin will be assisting the judges in presenting the awards at 3 pm. Admission is by donation. Mark your calendar for the Peachland Rose Show and Tea from 11-4 pm on June 23 at the community centre and bring a friend. For more information call 250-767-2546 or www. peachlandarts.ca.

Greetings from Section E – Vegetables, Eggs and Honey BARBARA MCGREGOR PEACHLAND FALL FAIR

It’s that time of year again. Gardeners have roto-tilled the beds, have mulched and composted, and are now eagerly waiting for Mother Nature to warm the earth so the grand adventure of planting can begin. As masters of their unique universe, gardeners know that beans like warm soil and peas don’t mind cool and that a row of marigolds in the veggie patch will deter many insects. They know they should sow more seeds that needed remembering that old rule that you “sow one for the blackbird, one for the crow, one for the cutworm, and one to grow.” They have experienced first hand the age old miracle of tiny seeds becoming an amazing crop of beautiful, edible vegetables. They are the beneficiaries of so many traditional hints and tips that have been handed down from generation to generation and from actual experience with previous year’s triumphs and disasters. Which brings us to this year’s Fall Fair theme – “Our Fair is Fine at 99 - Come Present Your Finest.” It may seem strange to some to be mentioning the Fall when Spring has barely arrived, but gardeners need to plan ahead for their entries in “Section E – Vegetables, Eggs and Honey.” Many of this season’s seed catalogues have highlighted “Heritage” seeds and are also declaring that “to the best of their knowledge, their products are non-genetically modified” – an important point for traditional gardeners. The choices and descriptions along with the amazing variety of vegetables and herbs available are

almost overwhelming to the average gardener. If you are thinking of trying something new (or even exotic) and you don’t see a category for it in the Fall Fair booklet, Section E does have a catch-all category – E19, Gourmet Vegetables. Speaking of Section E categories, there are also two special $10.00 prize categories – E10, Comic Figure made with vegetables and herbs. You don’t have to be a gardener to enter this one, you can buy your vegetables from a BC Farmer’s Market or get them from a friend or neighbour and let your imagination run wild. This is definitely a fun category! The other prize category – E53, Vegetable Collection requires 6 different varieties of vegetables with three of each variety. An example might be three potatoes, three carrots, three onions, three beans, three tomatoes and three peppers. This category is super for the small garden or those who maintain a plot in a community garden or even the average gardener who may find it easier to find three perfect tomatoes rather than 6, or three wax beans instead of 12. Something to think about! A little reminder to all gardeners first starting out or well-seasoned, a little spading, hoeing and weed pulling never hurt anyone’s waist line! Pulling a grassy weed that is about to strangle a young carrot seedling is an act of kindness that is sure to be rewarded. So gardeners are not only Presenting their Finest, they are Super Heroes too! For more information on hundreds of other categories, please see our 99th annual Peachland Fall Fair booklet, available free of charge, at many local outlets and/or our wonderful website at www.peachlandfallfair.ca . See you at the Fall Fair.

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Best of council Cottonwoods come down Coun. Pam Cunningham asked director of community services Cheryl Weibe for more information about the three trees that were chopped down along 12th and 13th Street. Weibe said the decision was not taken lightly, but after a “substantial” and healthy branch fell onto a teenage boy last August – leaving him with a five-inch gash on his arm that could have been much worse – the two cottonwoods near 13th Street were identified as a safety issue by the standards of the International Society of Arboriculture. The cottonwood closer to 12th Street had its root structure undermined by last year’s flooding. New trees had already been planted along Beach Avenue over the past few years in anticipation of the inevitable end of the mature trees. “A couple years ago started planting succession trees (London Plane Bloodgood) to try and ensure our canopy,” Weibe said. Also, thanks to cash from the BC Hyrdo ReGreening grant, 10 more new trees can be planted adjacent to the lake where the three cottonwoods were removed. The cottonwood stumps have been left in place until new trees grow tall enough to provide proper refuge for wildlife. Seasonal Bylaw Enforcement Officer Appointment Council approved the appointment of Commission-

aires BC personnel Blake Pfannenschmidt as Bylaw Enforcement Officer for the District of Peachland. Development Variance Permit DVP17-04 - 4715 Peachland Place Council authorized a 2-year extension of Development Variance Permit DVP17-04 for property located at 4715 Peachland Place, Peachland, BC to permit construction of a garage. DEV-250 Wharf, Dock And Buoy Policy Amendment Council approved DEV-250 Wharf, Dock, and Buoy Policy Amendments. Such amendments included updating definitions, clarification on application process and transfer of ownership/licenses. Amendments also allow flexibility in the policy to changing guidelines from Provincial and Federal Ministries. 2017 Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP) Report Council received the 2017 Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP) Report. The CARIP program requires that municipalities publicly report progress towards carbon neutrality. For 2017, the District of Peachland received $8,287.40 in fuel carbon tax reimbursement. Central Okanagan West Electoral Area Referral 185569, Re: 4980 Trepanier Road Council responded to the RDCO referral File No. 18/5569, that the District of Peachland’s interests are un-

affected by the proposed subdivision with the following conditions: A) That the top of bank of Trepanier Creek is protected through the Development Permit Process; and B) That in the event that a request is received by the District for extension of municipal services outside the District boundaries, if the District wishes to provide the services, the property owner/applicant will be advised that the property must join the District of Peachland (PRO-265), at the cost of the property owner. Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 2089, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 2234, 2018 Council adopted Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 2089, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 2234, 2018. This amendment provides clarification as to where dogs are permitted in parks. Letter of Reply for Mining Referral Notice of Work - Amarillo-Troubadour Resources Inc. and Mineral Exploration in the Peachland Watershed Council received a reply letter from the Assistant Deputy Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources Division regarding Mining Referrals in the Peachland Watershed. Council requested that staff forward the Mining Referral Notice of Work - Amarillo-Troubadour Resources Inc. and mineral exploration in the Peachland Watershed to the newly appointed Peachland Healthy Watersheds Committee for a study and recommendation.

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After a riff within Conservative Party ranks got MP Maxime Bernier booted off the Shadow Cabinet, local MP Dan Albas’ allegiance is with party leader Andrew Scheer. Just last year – during the party’s 2017 leadership race – Albas served for Bernier as the campaign co-chair for B.C. But even though he backed a different horse, Albas is committed to party unity. “There was a winning side and I was not on it,” he conceded. “I give full credit to Andrew Scheer.” “Canada is facing unprecedented trade challenges,” he said, adding that national unity is needed. After Scheer took over the Conservative party, Albas and Bernier were both offered positions on the Shadow Cabinet. Albas still serves as Shadow Minister for Small Business. “We had a choice – we could join this team or decline.”

There will always been differing opinions among Conservatives, but members of the Shadow Cabinet should “endorse (Scheer’s) vision of a united Conservative Party.” Albas says that Bernier’s role as Shadow Minister for Science and Innovation was one of the top postings, as it’s a diverse portfolio that deals with some of the largest expenditures in government. Even before Bernier began running for party leader, he had been vocal about ending supply management within Canada’s agricultural sector. Scheer didn’t give an explanation for the shuffle, but it might have to do with an opinion Bernier shares with US President Donald Trump, who Tweeted on June 8, “Canada charges the U.S. a 270% tariff on Dairy Products! They didn’t tell you that, did they? Not fair to our farmers!” That Tweet was one of several complaints Trump made about unfair trade practices between the US and Canada over the past week, as well as an insult against “dishonest & weak” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

“When things get personal as they did after the G7 that can’t be a good sign,” Albas said. “The Tweets from the President are alarming.” The tariffs Trump is enacting, along with the ones he’s musing, could cause “Tremendous damage to Canadian economy,” Albas said. He hopes Canada and US will come to a resolve without making it personal. Albas says the relationship between the two countries is far greater than a few areas of protectionism, but he acknowledges that Trump was “elected on a platform where a lot of Americans feel they don’t have good trade deals.” He spoke with a concerned business owner in the riding who uses steel frames in construction, who’s expenses may rise significantly because of the tariffs. And Albas said many companies are considering other places to invest with so much volatility. “This is a challenge. If people feel theres no regulatory certainty, they cannot put their capital to good use here in Canada. That mean less productivity, less jobs right here in our riding.”

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ANNUAL MUNICIPAL REPORT 2018 Pursuant to Sections 98 and 99 of the Community Charter, the District of Peachland 2018 Annual Report will be presented to Council for consideration at the June 26th, 2018 Regular Council Meeting. The meeting will be held at the Community Centre, 4450 – 6th Street, Peachland, B.C., at 7:00 p.m. The Annual Report is available at the District of Peachland Municipal Office, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. and on the website www.peachland.ca for public inspection. The District Office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily, excluding weekends and Statutory Holidays. Copies of the Report will also be available at the June 26th, 2018 Regular Council Meeting. Pursuant to Section 94 of the Community Charter, this Notice will be published in the Peachland View June 15th and 22nd, 2018. Dated at Peachland, B.C. This 12th day of June, 2018.

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Loving Peachland’s new peach Election year in mind Do the right thing Dear editor:

I was having my morning coffee, and saw the Peachland View sitting on the chair beside me, and decided to see what’s new, in this quaint little town, I now call home for a year now. The article about the golf ball turned peach caught my eye. I had to just say that I Love the Peach! I do not find it tacky in anyway, shape or form. In fact when I first laid my eyes upon it, I thought how indicative it was for the town of Peachland and also the fact that the Okanagan is known for its fruit stands and orchards. And whoever made that golf ball transform into a glorious peach, did a Awesome job, and it no way resembles

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anything but a peach! Here’s a thought we could add some twigs and few leaves to the tee part and then it would really have some flair. LOL!! Cheers! Anita Erisman Peachland

Did You Know . . . This is an election year. A candidate planning to run in October’s election for Mayor or Councillor must file a nomination form (packages will be available in July) with Polly Palmer, Director of Corporate Services between Sept 4 to 14. There is no fee. The Peachland Residents’ Association (PRA) hosted the “All Candidates” meeting for the 2010 elections and plans to host this event in September. PRA has been successfully amplifying the voices of residents since its formation. Issues brought forward by concerned citizen to the PRA board include: Closing of the Land Waste Site; Improvements to Highway 97; Morrison Cress road access to New Monaco; Water Quality and Water Treatment Solutions; and Changes to the Official Community Plan. If you wish the PRA or amplify your concerns contact Peachlandresassoc@gmail.com.

Dear editor:

“The plans for a controversial 10-storey building in West Kelowna have been downsized.” (Kelowna Courier, June 13, 2018). The building in Lakeview Heights was originally presented as a six-storey building but the proposal was later changed to a 10-storey structure. The original six-storey proposal was met with little or no opposition. However, the Lakeview Heights Community Association and the community at large were strongly opposed to a 10-storey structure. Their opposition was presented through public meetings and written submissions and letters. The West Kelowna council and the developer (TMD Group) listened and, to the delight of the community and its association, the developer agreed to revise the plan to be, as in the original proposal, a six-storey structure. What a nice story – a council and a developer listening to the community!!! Jim Baker Peachland

Awesome community spirit Why hasn’t PeachTree sprouted? Dear editor: June 6 was an awesome example of community spirit at Peachland Elementary. Hundreds of people came to our Family Fun Night, and we have an encouraging start to our playground fundraising campaign. We’d like to thank our parent volunteers, the Peachland Lions club, Peachland Ambassadors, the Peachland Chamber of Commerce, our emcee Vince Boyko, and Madeleine Nixon, who called us wanting to donate her face painting abilities. The funding we’ve received for this playground so far isn’t to “prevent kids from getting splinters” (Dan Walton editorial, June 1). The facts are a 2011 safety audit deemed much of the equipment unsafe and little has been done over the past seven years to mitigate this. Wednesday’s event was about celebrating our good fortune, funding-wise, but it was also a positive step towards our goal – one almost everyone can agree, is a worthy one. Kristen Friesen Peachland Elementary PAC

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You cant help but notice the PeachTree Village site still sits empty, no development, no building permit, no signs of action, are we following a local trend here? I did notice new signs have been erected advertising the commercial space still available. Maybe one reason for the lack of interest in the property from commercial investors and the high tech crowd the PeachTree developers are wooing is the fact that, with a regional population of about 50,000, Westside-Peachland; is the largest area in the province currently served by only one major power line. A backup line is necessary to prevent widespread outages like those that occur regularly in the past. Any serious IT business knows this, they know they need two power feeds,

two data feeds, back up redundancy. Only a superficial, ‘storefront’ office could consider moving to Peachland, no real IT forum would entertain spending those kinds of dollars in this kind of town when Kelowna has it all, same price, same view, parking and power 24-7. Did the developers and council do their homework before they approved this one? Coun. Cunningham says she approved five and six stories because this town has an anti-development reputation – this is absolutely false, this town’s council has a reputation for getting suckered in by the wrong developers promoting the impossible developments, and taxpayers get stuck holding the bag. Time to vote in a council that is pro-development, the kind that actually gets completed. Robin Lang Peachland

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ed to lean towards the lake. This impacted the Centennial Walkway and the Beach Avenue roadbed, threatening the infrastructure. The trees were not removed to improve views, nor were they 150 years old. Cottonwood trees typically grow fast, provide ample shade – both for the public, and provide fish canopy --, but do not have a long life expectancy. A young tree can spurt up six feet in height each year. This rapid growth leads to weak wood that is easily damaged. Strong winds, for example, can easily cause the branches to fall. Cottonwoods are not a very long-lived tree. The average lifespan is about 50 to 70 years. A tree over 100 years old is considered long-lived. These trees were probably closer to 50 years. However, the age of the trees really is not the issue. The con-

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I hope you’re enjoying the late spring sunshine and gearing up for the first official day of summer next Thursday on June 21st. I would like to begin by addressing a couple of issues recently raised by the public. The first one is the three Cottonwood trees that were removed on Beach Avenue – two at 13th Street and one at 12th Street. Last summer a 12-foot long branch fell from one of the trees, grazing a teenager. Thankfully, it wasn’t more serious, but that incident led to an assessment of that tree and others. A tree management company was consulted and it was determined that two trees at 13th Street were becoming a risk to public safety. Also, after the flood of 2017, the root structure of the tree at 12th Street failed, and it start-

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cern is public safety. As part of the District’s Risk Management Policy we strive to ensure that all trees on District property are safe and do not pose a threat to the public. Thankfully that youth was not seriously injured, and I’m especially thankfully there wasn’t a baby stroller, a senior, or other member of the public directly under that branch. Over the years I have made my feelings known about tree removal. I am never in favour of it, unless absolutely necessary. I wouldn’t call myself a tree-hugger, but I have a great respect for the environment and the value and beauty of our trees. Sometimes you have to make these decisions that may not be popular with some members of the public, but I can assure you that Council and staff did not take the decision of the tree removal lightly. Through the Re-Greening Grant program through BC Hydro and Tree Canada, ten (10)

trees will be planted in public spaces adjacent to the lake to replace the three trees that were removed. In addition, the two stumps at 13 Street (each approximately 13 feet high) have been left standing to become wildlife trees, until such time as the new trees become adequate wildlife refuge. The other issue is that of the mining exploration in our Peachland Creek watershed. When Council learned of this drilling exploration work in April we were not happy that we had not been consulted or notified sooner. In fact, it had been erroneously checked off in the work order that it was not in a watershed. We immediately sent a letter to Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources laying out our concerns, as noted in a report by our engineering consultant, Don Dobson, who has extensive experience in Peachland’s watershed. The District of Summerland also sent a letter to the Ministry, as the ex-

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ploration occurs in and around their community watershed as well. We also recently formed a new Healthy Watershed Committee, and one of their first tasks will be to take a closer look at what exactly is occurring with this mining exploration. I will keep you updated. Rental applications will continue to be available until August at both the District office and the Peachland Wellness Centre, where they can also be dropped off. The building is expected to be ready for occupancy early in the new year. Lastly, I will be changing the location of my Mayor/Public Coffee Open Houses for the next couple of months. I will be at The Bliss every first and third Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. (Unless I have an unavoidable conflict in scheduling.) Please feel free to drop by for a chat. Hope to see you out there! Cheers, Mayor Cindy Fortin

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2 The Rotary Club of Peachland congratulates the graduates of 2018! ~ GHANDI

“Be the change you wish to see in the world.”

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We look forward to working with you in shaping the future of our business community.

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OPINION

Peachland trees getting short end of the stick Will Mayor and Council finally listen? sects, and support for the beach and shoreline. We have been told they were unsafe. No expert opinions have been produced to support this claim. Months ago waist-sized limbs came down off the willows at the dog beach, they are still on the ground, and apparently, these trees and their falling branches do not pose a safety problem at this popular location. First, the rip rap rocks, then the five stories high rise now the tree removal,

Dear editor: Recently, three large native species trees were removed from the lakeshore. The pre-prepared official party line was read over the phone by district staff to anyone who questioned their removal; maybe neither policy nor procedure could be convoluted to conform to their removal, so the district pulled the ‘safety’ card and cut down three cottonwoods that supplied beauty, shade, homes for wildlife and in-

this current council could be making better decisions, being an election year. Maybe they think they know what is in the best interests of the town, and as taxpayers, ‘we will get used to it!’ If a tree falls on the beach, is there a sound...... aarrghh?

Dear editor: Thank you to the 120 who attended the advertised Public Hearing on the draft OCP Tuesday June 05 . About 30 speakers spoke and I have seen 30 letters/emails sent to Council. All speakers and all letters I have seen, have informed the Mayor and Council that those concerned flatly reject a draft community plan that does not specify building height restrictions on Beach Ave. All have said they want a three storey maximum on Beach Avenue. It remains to be seen whether the Mayor and Council will finally listen, after 350 attended one of the largest Public hearings in Peachland history Jan. 30 and only 10 wanted to change the OCP from a three storey maximum on Beach Avenue. I, like most of those engaged in the issue, am opposed to more than three storeys on Beach Avenue and opposed to the removal of height limits on Beach avenue as proposed in this latest draft of the OCP. Much time, money ($60K) and outside consultation with UBC has been spent on the OCP in 2010 which calls for sustainable, complementary development for the narrow strip of land between Beach and HWY 97, three storeys on Beach, four to six storeys behind Beach. To do anything other than three storeys on Beach will hinder any future development behind, setting a precedent for five storey buildings on Beach and higher, if any, behind. This will cause the town to lose its destination ambience and undo the work of previous councils who

Jackie Saunders Peachland Editor’s note: Letter shortened for space. See full version online

Real Estate Update BY DEBRA KELLY We are feeling the mar- ing to catch up with the new OMREN president Marv Beer. ket slow down and become units coming on stream while For your local Peachland update, more balanced. The volume demand lessens due to gov- contact Debra at 250-864-6891 or of May home sales across ernment regulations.” said through sunlinks.net the region contrasted sharply with this time last with 817 homes sold - which is down May 2018 vs May 2017 28% from this time TYPE OF HOME 2018 2017 % CHANGE last year. The number Residential $723,247 $703,717 +2.78 of new listings is up at 16% over last year. Townhomes $511,364 $488,224 +4.74 Condo’s fell slightly in Condo $341,761 $348,286 -1.89 price, yet single family homes are up again OUR BUYERS ARE FROM: Sellers receiving 97.71% of list price by 2.78%. The market 57% Okanagan 21% Van/Lower Mainland Takes 57 days on average to sell (55 DOM last year) continues to slow after 6% other BC 8% Alberta **PEACHLAND a very strong peak in 6% Other Provinces 11 Single Family homes sold in May—average price $663,991 2016. “Supply is start1% Outside Canada

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had the foresight to provide Peachland with 9KM of public waterfront across from the unspoiled beauty of Okanagan Mountain Provincial park. Peachland does not have the land space nor infrastructure (parking, roads, water) to support massive multi-storey development on Beach avenue. Development has to be done on this narrow one block wide strip of land in a cohesive, complementary manner as described in detail in the work and community involved planning developed in conjunction with UBC’s School of Urban design in 2010. All you have to do is look at the 5 storey seniors complex currently being constructed behind Beach avenue on five lots outside the Community Center, to realize that a building of that height does not fit on two lots on Beach Avenue. A petition is now being circulated asking that the question of building heights be taken to a binding referendum in the October Municipal election. Please sign the petition. In my opinion, any reasonable municipal government would have asked this already, last fall when it became apparent that 520 Peachlanders opposed five storeys and only seven had requested it at the June hearing. By comparison, only 603 voted for the Mayor last election. And if five storeys, or no height restrictions on Beach avenue, wins a referendum , well that is democracy and we live with that because that’s what our ancestors fought and died for in two world wars.

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PEACHLAND VIEW

JUNE 15, 2018

Peachland

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Places of Faith

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 10:30 am

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

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Sunday Mornings

10:30 am

Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.

Pastor: Ian McLean

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EMPLOYMENT

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(St. Margaret’s Anglican Church building)

It is with deep sadness that we mark the passing of Maisie West. Maisie passed away at the age of 94 while visiting her son James in Victoria. Maisie was born in Opal Alberta, the daughter of Fredrick and Alice Clarke, and was the second of four children. She was a WWII veteran, serving with the CWAC. She was a talented artist, enjoyed socializing and always welcomed people into her home. Maisie had many friends and was always warm, generous and witty. Maisie was pre-deceased by her husband Sidney James West, her daughter Jacqueline, and her grandson D’Arcy. She will be missed by her surviving children James West and Wendy Salvail, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. We invite Maisie’s friends and family to join us in a celebration of her life on Sunday, July 8th (her birthday) from 2 to 5 pm at Maisie’s home.

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Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Tuesday Morning

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Wednesdays Sept to May

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

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PEACHLAND VIEW

JUNE 15, 2018

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

Kids And Families Learn to Fish - From May 5 to June 16 at Shannon Lake Regional Park on Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm. Equipment provided by Peachland Sportsmen. Peachland Farmers and Crafters Market- Every Sunday from May 27 to Sept 30, 10 am to 2 pm at Heritage Park. Wild Breath Yoga - Presents Outdoor Yoga every Friday in June “Sun and Moon” 8 am and 9 am classes along the Peachland waterfront. All

The Peachland Sowers and Growers present - The 8th Annual Rose Show and Tea on Saturday, June 23 from 11-4 pm in the Peachland The Peachland Art and Garden Tour is Coming Community Centre. The event also features an There are great gardens, great art work, as well art show, the very popular rainbow auction and as 4 great prizes to be had at The Peachland Art and Garden Tour which is happening on Saturday, the Master Gardeners. Admission is by donation. Bring a friend for a cup of tea and goodies, June 16 from 10 am to 4 pm. Tickets ($10) are on surrounded by the scent of roses. For more sale at the Peachland Art Gallery, Peachland Ace Hardware, Peachland Visitor Centre, Bylands, and information about entering roses go to the PCAC website www.peachlandarts.ca Summerland Visitor Centre. levels welcome $10 per class. Meet at the tree in Heritage Park.

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

Every Thursday, 6:45 pm O G Doors open at 5:30 pm

Community Centre

Lotto License #103899

Everyone over 19 years is welcome! Membership not required.

Newcomers welcome. Casual callers and sellers are still needed.

Summer Potluck BBQ

Friday, June 22nd at 6 pm Everyone Welcome!

Entertainment Wendy Rodocker 7pm Hamburgers/Hot Dogs supplied. Please bring a salad or dessert and your own cutlery/plates. Find us on Facebook by searching Peachland 50 Plus Activity Centre peachland50plusactivitycentre.ca

Every Week: Art • Chess • Bowling • Bridge • Crafts • Exercise/Yoga • Ukulele SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Community Centre

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

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

YOGA (RESTORATIVE) 8 am, 50+ Activity Centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre

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

VARIETY SINGERS 9:15 am Drop in from June to Sept., 50+ Activity Centre

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

Community Centre

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

KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm

at the Little Schoolhouse

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

WOOD CARVERS 7 pm, Returns Sept 10 4th St Place POUND 7:15-8:15 pm,

TAI CHI noon,

50+ Activity Centre by donation

MEDITATION GROUP 11:30 am-12:30 pm,

Peachland Wellness Ctre

NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1:15 pm, Ends June 18th Return Sept, 17 50+ Activity Centre

4th Street Place

WELLNESS CIRCLE 10 am-12 noon,

Peachland Wellness Ctre 2nd & 4th Wed

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

FLOW YOGA 8 am,

50+ Activity Centre

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am,

4th Street Place

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

CENTRAL OKANAGAN HOLISTIC YOGA MODEL RAILWAY 6:45 pm-7:45 pm COMPANY GROUP Community Centre 7 pm, Peachland Museum BINGO 6:45 pm

THURSDAYS

50+ Activity Centre (doors open 5:30 pm)

Community Centre

FRIDAYS

YOGA (FOUNDATIONS) 8 am, 50+ Activity Centre

Community Centre

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

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

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre

TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 50+ FITNESS 9:30 am, Royal Canadian 9:15 am,

Legion #69, 4407-2nd St. Hosted by Peachland Wellness Ctre. Beginners and newcomers welcome

50+ Activity Centre

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am,

4th Street Place

PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1:00-3:00 pm,

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10 am-12 pm, CAPC CREATIVE PLAYPeachland Wellness Ctre TIME (0-6 YRS) 10 am-noon, IRON & SILK Community Centre 10:45 am, Ends at the end of June Returns in PEACHLAND UNITED Sept. CHURCH 50+ Activity Centre 9:30 am-3 pm,

MAHJONG 1:15 pm,

SUNSHINE SINGERS 1:15 to 2:15 pm,

ROTARY CLUB OF PEACHLAND 12-1:30 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Wellness Ctre

Gasthaus Restaurant. Everyone welcome

YOUTH DROP IN 3:30-8 pm,

CHESS 1:15 pm,

AA 12 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:15 pm,

ENERGY FOR WELLNESS ART CLUB 12 pm, 1:00-2:30 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

CARPET BOWLING 10 am, Ends June 26th Return Sept 8th 50+ Activity Ctre

AA 12-1 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm,

Peachland Wellness Ctre

Peachland Youth Centre, Grades 7+

COFFEE GROUP 10:30 am,

50+ Activity Centre, every 2nd & 4th Wed, Drop-ins Welcome

Community Centre

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30-10:30 am,

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

LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10-11:15 am,

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

Community Centre

50+ Activity Ctre

TUESDAYS

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30 am,

Peachland Wellness Ctre

CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 YRS) 10:00-noon,

50+ FITNESS 9:15 am,

TWEEN DROP-IN & OPEN GYM (AGES 9-12) 50+ Activity Centre 3-8 pm, Boys & Girls Club Pick up available at Peach- TWEEN DINNER NIGHT (AGES 9-12) 4-7:30 pm land Elementary School

Community Centre

50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 9:05-11:00 am,

Runs all Summer

MONDAYS

YOGA (BASIC BEGINNERS) 8 am,

Boys & Girls Clubs

Community Centre

LINE DANCING 7 pm, $4 Drop in

50+ Activity Centre

WEDNESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre

WRITERS UNBLOCKED 6:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre. First Wed of the Month

CLOG DANCING 6-7 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm,

the Little Schoolhouse

LIONS DEN MEETING 7 pm, 4440 5th St. every

2nd & 4th Wed, Contact: Gary 250-767-3491

Peachland Wellness Ctre 3rd Thur of each month

MEAT DRAW 4-5 pm, Royal Canadian

Legion #69, 4407-2nd St.

HEALTHY TEENS (AGES 13+) 4-7 pm, Boys & Girls Club

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

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

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

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Bargain Bin

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10 - noon, Peachland

Wellness Ctre

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

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

PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1:00-3:00 pm, Community Centre

LEGO TIME (ALL AGES) 3-4 pm, Peachland Library

TWEEN DROP IN (AGES 9-12) 4-8 pm, Boys & Girls Club

SATURDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

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

CARPET BOWLING 10 am, Ends June 26th Returns Sept 8th

50+ Activity Centre

MEAT DRAW 3-5 pm,

Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St.

DROP IN (6-12 YRS) 1-4 pm, Boys & Girls Club

YOUTH ZONE (AGES 13+) 4-8 pm, Boys & Girls Club

SUNDAYS

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

SUNDAY BREAKFAST 8-11 am, Peachland

Wellness Ctre Excluding Long Weekends

PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10 am, United Church

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

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 10 am, Emmanuel

Church, Westbank

PEACHLAND BAPTIST Service 10:30 am, Fellowship 11:30 am, 4204 Lake Ave.

THE PEACHLAND WALKING CLUB 1 pm, for details visit peachlandtrekkers.ca MEAT DRAW 2-4 pm,

Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St.

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday worship: 2 pm, Meeting at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

PEACHLAND VIEW

JUNE 15, 2018

NEWS

Legion celebrating soliders of past and present PWC here for victims of elder abuse VIEW STAFF Legion Week begins on June 23, and Branch 69 has been awarded a grant to celebrate the occasion. Most Canadians are familiar with their country’s role in the First and Second World Wars, but there aren’t many reminders about how actively engaged the Canadian Armed Forced still are. There are currently more than two dozen operations underway around the globe. Here are a just few of the missions Canada is engaged in: Operation CADENCE saw over 2,000 sailors, soldiers and aviators from the CAF support the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in providing security for the G7 Summit last week in Quebec. Their efforts included planning support; air transportation; monitoring the region by air, land and sea; and assisting with the security of the restricted airspace through NORAD. The CAF are making things tougher for ISIS through Operation IMPACT. ISIS, which advocates radical interpretations of Islam, claims religious authority over all Muslims. It aims to create a caliphate in the Levant region, which includes Iraq; Syria; Jordan; Israel; the West Bank and Gaza; Lebanon; Cyprus; and a portion of southern Turkey. ISIS hopes to achieve its goals by converting or killing non-Sunni populations. Its ultimate objective is to establish a world-wide Islamic caliphate. ISIS has displaced millions of people and caused the death of thousands; undermined stability in Iraq and the region; and posed a threat to international security. Through Operation IMPACT, Canada has been involved with the United States-led coalition since former President Barrack Obama authorized a military intervention in the summer of 2014. The Global Coalition has been effective. Daesh is on the defensive and is losing control of the territory it once held. Taking place in the Asian Pacific, Operation RENDER SAFE is about clearing explosive remnants of war from the Solomon Islands – which was a major theatre in the Second World War. The Canadian Armed Forces normally takes part every two years. The operation is led by the Australian Defence Force with help from other countries. The CAF has been contributing since 2013. In addition to reducing the dangers of explosive remnants to the locals, another objective of RENDER SAFE is to “prevent disreputable groups from getting these explosives.” The Solomon Islands saw heavy fighting during World War II at sea, on land, and from the air. The islands were also used as a support and ammunition base. As a result, explosives still remain there as a danger today. To date, 2,584 explosives have been cleared, weighing in at more than 18 tonnes. Of those, the CAF cleared 747 explosives weighing more than three tonnes. Among the European missions the CAF are involved in is Operation IGNITION, where approximately 160 soldiers are in Iceland assisting NATO with the monitoring of air traffic coming into North America from the northeast. Iceland is the only NATO nation that does not have its own standing armed forces. Since 2008, NATO allies have been periodically sending fighter aircraft to Keflavik for air defence coverage. CAF CF-188 Hornets of Task Force Iceland are capable of air surveillance and intercepting other aircraft. Operation UNIFIER is the CAF mission to support Armed Forces of Ukraine, assisting them with military training to will help improve their military capacity. The CAF coordinates its training with training by the U.S. and other countries

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that help in the same way. Military training is one part of Canada’s overall support to Ukraine. Training began in Summer 2015. As of June 1, the CAF Joint Task Force-Ukraine (JTF-U) has trained more than 7,680 Ukrainian soldiers. Canada has sent about 200 CAF members to Ukraine who will remain there until the end of March 2019. Operation LENTUS takes place at home in Canada. After provincial and territorial authorities become overwhelmed by major natural disasters, they may ask the CAF for help. Assistance is offered with forest fires, floods, ice storms, or hurricanes. Last month, the Province of British Columbia requested help for the severe flooding, and CAF was in action from May 16 to 26. There were 350 troops stationed in Vernon to help out around the Okanagan. During the operation, CAF members filled 50 000 sandbags and put 80,500 in place; they installed 750 metres of aqua dams and 50 metres of protective Hesco barrier; and they reinforced and constructed dykes. Through Operation FREQUENCE, the CAF is supporting France with Operation Barkhane. It’s happening in the Sahel region of Africa, where Islamic extremists have a foothold. Canada’s CC177 Globemaster III aircraft is helping to move French military equipment and personnel between France and the conflict zone. The aircraft and crews are based at 8 Wing, Trenton. CAF members are not stationed in the Sahel region (Burkina Faso; Chad; Mali; Mauritania; Niger).

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South Okanagan/Similkameen SPCA

TERI PENTLAND

PEACHLAND WELLNESS CENTRE June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. B.C. joins jurisdictions around the world in raising awareness of the abuse of older adults. B.C. also continues work on developing strategies that support and protect seniors. What is elder abuse? Elder Abuse is a major societal issue. Abuse means an action, or deliberate behaviour, by a person (s) in a position of trust, such as an adult child, family member, friend or care giver, that causes an adult: * Physical, emotional or mental harm; and/or Damage to, or loss of, assets or property. The main reason for abuse is the use of power and control by one person over another. In cases of financial abuse, the abuser has a false

sense of entitlement to the senior’s money or possessions. The system can also be abusive. A relationship is abusive when a set of behaviour is used by a person(s) to establish dominance and control over another person. Where do you go to get help? If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, dial 9-1-1. In non-emergency situations, there are many organizations that can help abused or neglected seniors or their friends and family get help and protection. The Peachland Wellness Centre can help by providing more information including access to these information kits. Any of the staff of the PWC will help guide and direct you if you find yourself or anyone you know in a suspected abusive situation. Call PWC at 250-767-0141 Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Name: Prince Age: 10 Months ID 463333 Dog - Male Chihuahua

Prince

is looking for an experienced home. This little guy is super sweet! He is hesitant when meeting strangers, so he needs a guardian who understands dog behaviour. Prince would prefer to go to a home with no small children, as he would be overwhelmed by fast movements and too much handling. When he is comfortable, Prince is happy to receive full body rubdowns and snuggle right up with you! This sweet boy would love a calm and quiet home to relax with his people!