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SO SERENE – As part of Trail Awareness Day last Saturday, dozens of hikers met up at the Peachland Visitor Centre to embark upon trails showcasing the beauty of the nearby wilderness. See more photos on Page 2

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COMMUNITY

Many paths taken on Trail Awareness Day

FOBA URGES PEACHLANDERS

TO ATTEND THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN HEARING Last chance for public input on the GUTTING of the OCP to allow huge buildings on Beach Avenue. 3 Storey’s Max has been deleted.

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Tuesday June 5 6:00 pm Community Center

TRAIL AWARENESS DAY brought out 75 hikers last weekend. They split into three groups to take on the Fur Brigade Trail, Trepanier Creek trail

and the brand new Gladstone Trail. After working up an appetite, participants enjoyed hot dogs at a barbecue hosted by the Peachland Lions. A good time was had by all.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that Council will hold a Public Hearing on:

Tuesday June 5, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. Peachland Community Centre Gymnasium 4450 – 6th Street, Peachland, BC Council will hear from persons who deem their interest in property to be affected by or to make representations respecting matters contained in the following bylaw creation: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2200, 2018 (OCP) is a bylaw established to provide the framework for decision-making based on long-term objectives and policies. It is intended to guide decisions on planning and land use management with respect to the purposes of local government and goals of the Regional Growth Strategy. OCP policies and best practices guide Council’s decisions on proposed new housing, business and industrial developments, sustainability, environmental priorities and transportation directions. The OCP provides overall direction for other District plans, strategies and regulatory bylaws. Official Community Plan Bylaw 2200, 2018 repeals the District of Peachland OCP Bylaw No. 1600, 2001 and any amendments. The intentions of the OCP Renewal Project were identified as follows: • refresh the community’s vision for development over the next twenty years; • ensure that development and land use decisions are guided by an accurate accounting of that vision; • update background data (e.g. population and growth statistics); • update the Regional Context Statement as required by legislation; • update policies to reflect changes in federal and provincial legislation;

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HALF CORKED MARATHON –

The annual Half Corked Marathon in Oliver and Osoyoos was another sellout last weekend. The event combines an 18 kilometre run with costumery and drink stops at some of the finest wineries in the South Okanagan. As one of the most highly anticipated events in Canada, this race is all about fun, socialization and the love of wine.

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• update Development Permit guidelines;

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• facilitate appropriate use of the governance tools provided under the Community Charter and the Local Government Act;

June 9-10

• result in the replacement of District of Peachland OCP Bylaw No. 1600; and

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• inform regional planning processes and the District’s infrastructure and financial strategies. The public may review copies of the proposed bylaw, Council reports and related material online at peachland.ca/draft_ocp_2018 or at the Municipal Office, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland B.C. during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Monday to Friday inclusive, excluding Statutory Holidays, from May 18, 2018 to June 5, 2018. In order to be considered by Council, concerns must either be expressed in writing or presented in person at the Public Hearing. Written submissions may be delivered to the District of Peachland Municipal Office or emailed to the Corporate Officer at: corporateservices@peachland.ca. All written and emailed submissions must be received by 4:00 p.m. on June 5, 2018 and will become part of the public record. NO REPRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING

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JUNE 1, 2018

Ashton and Albas oppose nationalized pipeline DAN WALTON EDITOR

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The federal government’s decision to sink $4.5 billion into the construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline is a “Very expensive form of political damage control,” according to local MP Dan Albas. But despite the massive amount of money committed by the Liberal Party, there’s “no actual plan” to get the pipeline built, Albas said, and since the feds did nothing to satisfy the obstructionist agenda of BC Premier John Horgan, there’s no telling how much taxpayers will be on the hook for. It was disappointing for Albas to find out the public will be fronting Kinder Morgan because much of that money will likely exit Canada, when the original plan was for the Texas-based oil company to bring investment into Canada. MLA Dan Ashton, just like Albas, wants to see the pipeline built but is against the nationalization of it. “The government of Canada has other things to do than be in the oil business,” Ashton said, adding that the BCNDP’s resistance could still be dealt with another way. One way Premier John Horgan has hindered the project is by challenging the adequacy of coastal protection. “We’re all concerned about the coast,” Ashton says. But he claims that’s already been taken care of – when the Liberals were in power before last year, they negotiated a “substantial” increase in coast safety. As the critic for Indigenous Relations, Ashton was asked how he reconciles the BC Liberal’s pro-pipeline position with the aboriginal communities in B.C. that are extremely opposed to the project. “Even though you agree to disagree, if the vast majority want to see it go ahead, then that’s what democracy is,” he said. “My understanding is that a majority of bands along that pipeline route have made agreements with Kinder Morgan. Everything possible has to be done to work with those bands to come to some form of resolution, but this is still a democratic province and country.” Ashton mentioned how aboriginal communities in B.C. have already been disappointed by the BCNDP after Horgan approved the Site C dam, claiming that the project was too far along to kill. However if Horgan really wanted to, he could have pulled the plug on Site C, Ashton claims. “Nothing is too far along if you’re vehemently opposed to it,” Ashton said. But is Horgan’s opposition vehemenent enough to stop the Trans Mountain pipeline? “It does not matter who owns the pipeline,” Horgan said. “What matters is defending our coast - and our lands, rivers and streams - from the impact of a dilbit (diluted bitumen) spill”

4.5 billion ÷ 3,629,000 Canadians averages out to $1,240 per citizen

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mental wellness, self determination, of experiences. If you are interested in confidence, connections and indepen- taking part in any of these excursions, please call the Peachland Wellness dence in seniors. PWC will put in place a series of ex- Centre at 250-767-0141. We want to It’s important to keep busy at any age, but for seniors, it can make all the cursions to places and events that a keep all our seniors aging actively. difference in the world to have some- person might not otherwise be able to thing fun and stimulating to do with experience. Some will be with seniors their time. All social activities, such as only and others an intergenerational singing, taking up gardening or play- focus with youth from the Peachland ing cards with others, provide some Boys and Girls Club. These excursions degree of mental stimulation. Each ac- will include food preparations with tivity keeps the brain and body actively the youth, discussing food nutrition and then heading out to visit a specific engaged. According to a 2012 study by Sta- location and share what they have pretistics Canada, older individuals who pared together. Two excursions will engaged in regular social activities take place in the summer of 2018. They reported higher self-perception and will include a ride on the Ketlower levels of loneliness and life dis- tle Valley Railway Train with satisfaction. According to another a picnic in a Summerland Park study by the University of Rochester, afterwards, and a walk through older adults see health benefits includ- Gellatly Nut Farm and a picnic ing the reduced risk of cardiovascular in their park. Each senior will problems, arthritis, Alzheimer’s dis- be paired with a youth to interease, and mental health issues such as act with during the excursion. depression when they are socially ac- The seniors only excursions will include a walk through tive. June 28, 1952 - May 19, 2018 The Peachland Wellness Centre the Summerland Research Sta(PWC) has recently received a grant tion and a visit to Summerland Quietly, gently on Saturday May from the United Way of the Lower Sweets. These excursions will 19th, at her Avonlea Carehome in Kelowna, Laura slipped through the doorway to Heaven. Mainland provided by the Government promote social connectedness, of BC for a program called “Active Ag- intergenerational communiShe was born on June 28th, 1952 in Calgary, Alberta, the ing”. This is a two-year grant (2018 cations and relationships, and daughter of Jim and Irma Tattershaw and little sister to to 2020), for programs that support mentoring through the sharing Barbara. She was the sweetest, most good natured baby and when the doctors told her Mum and Dad that she had what is now known as Down Syndrome, the family held her close and loved her even more. Laura grew and thrived and learned. From the time she turned 6 she went to school; first to Christine Meikle and then on to Emily Follensbee. These were schools in Calgary that brought formal education for the first time to those with developmental challenges. She learned to read and The Real Estate Services Act is legislation write and how to be a confident person. Family was the designed to protect the rights of consumers. most important thing to Laura and she had her own special relationship with each and every one of us. Then why is the legislation taking away a All her life until she retired at age 60, Lara worked and consumers right to choose? contributed to her community. She worked in Calgary at a sheltered workshop attached to the University of Calgary. As of June 15th, consumers are losing their right After moving to Oliver, BC, to be close to her Mum, she worked at Buy-Low Foods for many years and was a Client to choose who they want to represent them in of the Southern Okanagan Association for Integrated Comthe sale or purchase of real estate. If you list your munity Living (SOAICL). home with your trusted REALTOR®, they will not Upon moving to Peachland in 2003, Laura went to work for Wes and Judy Bedford at the Peachland Pharmacy where be able to introduce a buyer to your property. she was a positive and much loved presence until her reIf your REALTOR® of choice has had any previous tirement. She was well known for her hugs which seemed to be able to lift a person’s spirits every time. dealings or knowledge of the other party to Laura is survived by her Mother, Irma McCall, her sister, a real estate transaction, they must recuse Barbara Dionne; Barb’s boys, Laura’s nephews, Dan and Jamie Dionne and their families; Dan (Kathie) and their son themselves in the middle of the transaction. Jake, Jamie and his children, daughter Capri (Frankie) and You will need to find a replacement REALTOR®. son Riely; Also, Jamie’s children Carlie and Jayden and their Mom Lorna; Capri’s children Noah, Wyatt and Vayda and These are just a few of the complications Riely’s daughter Serenity. As well, Laura is survived by her resulting from the new rules proposed by the Auntie Mildred, Auntie Phyllis, Auntie Beulah and Uncle Gerry and lots of cousins. Laura was predeceased by her Minister of Finance. Dad, Jim Tattershaw, her step-fathers, Abe Shelly and Joe McCall. The Real Estate Alliance of BC believes consumers Laura’s family would like to say thank you to the wonderful are best protected and empowered by their caregivers at Avonlea House in Kelowna where Laura lived ability to make independent and informed for the past 3 years and seven months. They are all such very special people who looked after Laura with gentleness decisions. Ultimately by retaining the right to work and love and good humour. They truly became part of her with the Real Estate professional of their choice. family and we are so grateful for the dedication, kindness of heart and generosity of spirit with which you cared for The Real Estate Alliance of British our beloved Laura. Columbia is a grassroots coalition of BC The Celebration for Laura will be held as follows::

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Thursday, June 28th, 2018 The Peachland Community Centre 4450 - 6 St, Peachland, BC Drop-In Tea Party from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm No formal service All who knew Laura and wish to join us to celebrate her life are welcome. Condolences may be sent to: barbdionne@shaw.ca

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Who needs a school PAC fundraiser for new playground Peachland Elementary School went up to Grade 7 when it first opened. But come the end of this month there won’t even be Grade 6. How long before Grade 5 is lost? Peachland is an afterthought to School District 23. District chair Moyra Baxter, the only member of the board from Peachland, cast one of two votes against the decision to shuffle Grade 6 out of the elementary level (though she supports the board’s decision to do it). Reconfiguring Grade 6 doesn’t affect the other five trustees nearly as much since they live in communities that have middle schools. But to the people of Peachland, Grade 6 wasn’t “reconfigured” – it was flat-out taken away. We’ll be paying the same taxes while our local school further reduces its offerings. The good news is that the district will save some money. Apparently they don’t budget their expenses well enough for Grade 6 to be viable in Peachland. Money can’t be that tight though – there happens to be enough of it to give everyone on the board a 2.1 per cent raise. They agreed to increase their salaries one month after eliminating Grade 6 in Peachland. Also, the Ministry of Education – where School District 23 gets its money from – managed to scrape together $105,000 for new playground equipment in Peachland, as the existing one is getting weathered. We can’t afford Grades 6 or 7 in Peachland, but we got a giant cheque to prevent kids from getting splinters. Not to suggest we can actually afford the new playground equipment – the Parent Advisory Committee still has to fundraise the last $70,000. To be fair, the Ministry earmarked the $105,000 for a jungle gym so it can’t be spent on anything else. And the 2.1 per cent raise for trustees is negligible compared to the cost of keeping Grade 6 in Peachland. But when financial pressures have to take the blame for sacrificing Grade 6, it’s not as easy to appreciate the new toys and raises. Oliver and Osoyoos have a population slightly above 5,000 – just like Peachland – and both have their own high school. How could a town like ours – one which has enjoyed decades of healthy population growth while expecting decades more – be struggling with school enrolment? What young family wouldn’t want to move to a community where local education is chronically hacked away? Dan Walton Editor

Dear editor:

As you know, Peachland Elementary received a huge gift recently, in the form of funding towards a new playground. Literally, generations of families have used the present playground, and everyone can agree, it’s time for the old one to go. Although we have a huge headstart in funding, we have more work to do! This new playground will not only be the largest in Peachland, but it will accommodate the greatest range of ages and abilities. We also want this playground to be accessible when parents and grandparents interact with

their children. This playground is a huge investment. As we begin the process, we want to let everyone in Peachland know it’s their playground too! On Wednesday, June 6, we’re hosting a Family Fun Night at the school from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be bouncy castles, a cakewalk, concession and music. We’ll have a few donation boxes around too, to help kickstart our fundraising. Hope to see you there! Kristen Friesen Peachland Elementary PAC

Peach pride Bottle drive triumph Dear editor:

It is official! • Golf is permanently dead in Peachland, officially laid to rest! It’s the pits. • Peachland continues to turn itself into a tacky touristy cliché, typical of small-towns from a bygone era. • All giant fake peach roadside attractions resemble giant naked buttocks, down to the fuzz. • Is there such a thing as a ‘tasteful’ fake peach? You decide. In reply to your article in last weeks, May 18th, Peachland View, no wonder Penticton revellers rolled their giant fruity mascot into the lake, these tasteless sculptures below beg for the same demise. Now our giant fake fruit puts Peachland in a sticky jam! Did you know you could find the world’s largest peach in the state of Indiana? It was built just seven miles outside of Vincennes in 1954 as a tribute to the New York World’s Fair of 1939. Big Peach, Byron, GA Peach Water Tower, Clanton, AL Peach Park, Clanton, AL Peach Water Tower, Gaffney, SC Peachfest mascot, Penticton, BC Robin Lang, Peach(it’s only a name)land, B.C.

Dear editor:

WOW to the citizens of Peachland!! We held our bottle drive last Saturday in front of IGA and the response was tremendous. There was a mountain of bottles, cans, plastic containers of all sizes, and at the end of the day a whopping 34,328 refundable containers were returned netting the Legion $2518.14 for the “reNEW the Roof” fundraising initiative. Since the campaign began April 21, the total amount raised is $3695.72, A Huge Thank You to everyone who has contributed. These events don’t happen in isolation, there were many people who helped both Saturday and Sunday (yes it took two days to sort and count) and Monday morning to finish delivering the bags and boxes of containers. Thank you to Jean Saul, Creth Easey, Terry Lehr, Ted Routley, Bob Hogg, Ken and Deb Thompson, Betty MacNichol, Doug White, Donna Deiaco, Mike and Sharon Landers, Jim Mosher, Bob and Marlene Jmaeff, Keith and Theresa Howard and Darrell Opinko. Also, thank you to IGA and their manager Roger for providing a tent, hot dogs, buns, water and condiments. The Legion will not be accepting drop off bags of containers as of Thursday May 31. Account #152 in the name of the Peachland Legion will remain open at Boucherie Bottle Depot on Kyle Rd in West Kelowna should anyone wish to continue to donate. Kind Regards John MacNichol Peachland

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JUNE 1, 2018

OPINION

Don’t downplay serious concerns Please stay away from log booms Dear editor:

Re: Ron Barkwill’s comments, “Your concerns aren’t taken seriously,” May 18, 2018 After the Peachland View published my photo of the mouth of Deep (Peachland) Creek on May 11th, Mr. Barkwill wrote on May 18th that I was making things up. As a “professional,” Mr. Barkwill suggested that the dark brown muddy waters were merely the result of a higher snow pack, not from accumulated logging practices (roads and clearcuts). On May 14th, the BC Tap Water Alliance issued a media release and a letter to the Ministers of Forests and Environment calling on government to end logging and road building in the Peachland Community watershed. We included a 57-page photo backgrounder document showing some of Peachland Creek logging practices, demonstrating why the community’s water supply was running muddy brown (www.bctwa. org). Over one hundred years ago the BC government passed legislations to pro-

tect drinking watershed sources from commercial interests, such as logging, which administrators once referred to as “single use.” In 1922, the government of the day reserved the Peachland Creek watershed and wrote the words “No Timber Sales” on its Crown land planning maps. In the many reports I have published on this subject, the September 2013 Big Eddy report (chapters 2 and 4) includes a history of drinking and irrigation water protection in the Okanagan (www. bctwa.org/BigEddy.html). Irrigation Districts and Water Purveyors, like the Peachland Irrigation District, with the support of the Health Ministry, once cared about their watershed sources and fought for decades to protect them against people like Mr. Barkwill. Mr. Barkwill, as a logging and mining proponent in community watersheds, paints this critical administrative protection history, and those now wishing to properly do so, with his shameless “blind radicalism” brush. Will Koop, Coordinator, BC Tap Water Alliance

CENTRAL OK EMERGENCY OPERATIONS Starting tomorrow, crews will be out installing log booms on Okanagan Lake to protect public infrastructure and beachfront areas from possible high winds and wave action. Three sets of log booms will be installed just offshore near Swim Bay in Peachland, Hot Sands Beach in Kelowna’s City Park, and Maude-Roxby Bird Sanctuary in Kelowna. More log booms may be deployed in other areas over the next week if needed. We would like to thank Tolko for offering to supply the logs needed to build up to 1.7-km worth of log booms. The log booms will be anchored with chains attached to concrete blocks placed on the bottom of the lake. The blocks will be marked with buoys on the surface and boaters are asked to keep away from the log booms to avoid damage. Residents and visitors are also asked to stay away from other flood protection equipment. Jumping or walking on gabions or water dams is a public safety concern and could damage or undermine the device causing ruptures and significant water flows.

As of Wednesday morning, Okanagan Lake was at 342.69 m, which is 57 cm below the high water mark of 2017. However, a severe wind and/or rain event could push water levels much higher and lead to flooding and erosion.

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Activists are causing unnecessary concern Dear editor:

In her latest letter to the editor, Taryn Skalbania talks about the three slides on the Deep Creek/ Monro Forest Service Road (FSR). Last year’s slide was caused by groundwater from a very large snowpack. This was pointed out to Taryn repeatedly. The two slides this year were also caused by groundwater, not runoff. Once again it has been pointed out to Taryn almost weekly that this year we had another huge snowpack. Once in a hundred, maybe once in two hundred years. How could Taryn miss the fact that there have been slides and flooding all over the Province this spring? It is the Peachland Watershed Protection Alliances’ mistaken belief that the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural resources should have never permitted this (FSR) legacy road. Taryn and the few people left in her Alliance should be sending Gormans a thank you note on behalf of all the loggers, ranchers, mineral exploration companies, dirt bikers, quadders, hikers, mountain bikers, firewood cutters, snowshoers, snowmobilers, couples

on romantic picnics, people going to the mountain lakes to do a bit of fishing, hunters, and photographers, etc. Gormans did a lot of work to improve this road, it’s safety, and it’s drainage. The damage from the snowmelt would have been a lot worse if Gormans hadn’t upgraded it. A retired logger from Peachland who joined your Alliance also says this is one of the most dangerous roads in the nearby area to haul logs on. I wonder if Taryn has ever been on the

logging roads in the Kootenays? Some of them are far more dangerous than this road. I suggest she take a little drive from Kaslo north to Trout Lake. This is a major road, and it makes the Monro FSR look like the Autobahn. Again, Gormans should be thanked for doing their best to upgrade this road, to the benefit of everyone. The retired logger I mentioned quit the Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance in disgust, as did I, and a lot of other peo-

ple because of the PWPA’s flat out refusal to listen to facts and reason. I think I speak for a lot of people in Peachland who find it concerning and maybe even somewhat alarming that “Advocates” who are unwilling to check facts or listen to reason are submitting fake “news” items for publishing in the local paper, and feel compelled to “advise” the Mayor and council of Peachland. Ron Barkwill Peachland

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JUNE 1, 2018

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Thank you celebrators! Happy to help Dear editor:

It came as a complete surprise to see my home and the article regarding the roof fire in The View! The author of the article was dead on when it was quoted to say “Patio celebrators save the day.” The quick acting celebrants and the neighbours did indeed save the day – including potentially our lives and our home! They are all wonderful and vigilant people and we are very proud to have them as neighbours! Carl, brandishing the garden hose and fire extinguisher put out the fire before the fire dept got there – but the fire department under the careful guidance of Chief

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Dennis Craig made sure all was safe before they left. Our very special thanks to all who had any part in this venture! We have to celebrate the fact that we are all fortunate to have such caring and compassionate people in our community! Thank you all again. Sincerely,

Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union, recently presented the Peachland Food Bank with a $1,000 donation through their Feed the Valley signature program. The $1,000 donation means that the food bank will be able to provide 3,000 meals locally.

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commonwealthcontractorsinc@gmail.com

250.899.1638 Home Renovations • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Decks • Fences • All Finishing Work

Located in Peachland

FREE HEARING TEST Tom Millar, RHIP Hearing Care Professional

778-754-1424 Inside the Peachland Visitor’s Centre (by appointment only)

KEEPING IT COOL

SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATIONS

Commercial • Industrial • Residential

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JUNE 1, 2018

Peachland

Classifieds BUSINESS SERVICES

FOR SALE

CEDARS For Sale Okanagan Grower Acclimatized for this area.

SPECIAL

R. BROWN ELECTRICAL

Service Installation, Maintenance. Residential, Commercial. Lic’d, Bonded Insured. Do it Right Make it Safe. Peachland 250-863-5180 Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship Meets Monday at 7 pm (closed meeting) and Friday at 8 pm (open meeting). Call 250-763-5555 for more info

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Renosense Home Repair Ltd.

Renovations including siding, decks, carpentry, drywalling, ceiling texturing, window & doors. Need walls moved? All work done to code. Call Eric

250-317-6570 PERSONAL

ELKE MANN -

We are trying to reach Elke Mann originally from Germany on a family matter. Please contact Rick Perkins at

807-633-8198 or rperkins@tbaytel.net

4’ tall 10/$200 7’ tall 10/$350 Delivery & planting available.

Call George at Budget Nurseries 250-498-2189

NOTICE

SAWMILLS

from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www. NorwoodSawmills. com/400OT

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

OFFICE RENTAL

Restriction Walking or Getting Dressed?

Shared Professional Office Environment

Hip or knee Replacement? The Disability Tax Credit $1,500 Yearly Tax Credit. $15,000 Lump Sum Refund (on avg). For assistance Call: 1-844-453-5372.

One office with a double desk for lease in Peachland. Great exposure! Suitable for: Financial Planner, Civil Engineer, Drafts person, Home Designer, Home Stager for details please email: cecileg@shaw.ca

GARAGE SALE

All donations are welcome and appreciated,

HUGE MOVING SALE Friday June 8th Noon onwards Saturday June 9th 9 am to 4 pm 4169 4th Avenue, Peachland

Household items, clothing, linens, etc

Living/dining room furniture, beds, entertainment unit, electronics, office equipment etc.

Peachland United

BARGAIN BIN

except large items and electronics.

OPEN: THU, FRI, SAT 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Volunteer Needed Contact 250-767-3216

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Garage Sale Friday June 1st And Saturday June 2nd 9 am to 3 pm 4072 San Clemente Ave Peachland

Storage units, desk, coffee table, baby crib & playpen, wall art, Stampin Up, craft items, household, women’s stylish clothing and lots, lots more! No early birds please

EMPLOYMENT

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Peachland

Places of Faith Peachland United Church

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

Sunday Services Contemporary Worship Service 9 a.m.

Traditional Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:30 am

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

Sunday Worship 2 pm

Lake Ave at 13th St 250-767-9237

with Pastor Steve Hobbs 250-460-2555

Sunday Mornings

Rev. Robin Graves

Ages 3 through Grade 6 www.gracelutherankelowna.com

(P.A.O.C.)

for more information call John 250-767-2221

4th Street & Brandon Ave

250-767-3131 www.stmargaretspeachland.org

10:30 am

Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.

Pastor: Ian McLean

4464 4th Street

(St. Margaret’s Anglican Church building)

all are

welcome

DISPLAY ADVERTISING (boxed): Mondays 4 p.m. CLASSIFIED ADS by noon Tuesdays (Must be prepaid, cash, Visa or Mastercard) Email: admin@peachlandview.com

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4421 4th Street

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

PEACHLAND

BAPTIST CHURCH

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Wednesdays Sept to May

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

peachlandbaptist.com

NOTICES: Weddings, engagements, birth announcements, cards of thanks, and other notices (min. charge) $15.00 plus GST up to 30 words, 20¢ each additional word.

Business display advertising rates on request. PHONE 250.767.7771 Fax: 250.767.3337 Email: admin@peachlandview.com Advertising Regulations: The Peachland View reserves the right to classify ads under appropriate headings and to separate and to determine the page location. The Peachland View reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement. All claims of errors to advertisements must be received by the publisher within seven days after the first publication. It is agreed by the advertiser requesting space that the liability of the Peachland View in the event of failure to publish an advertisement or in the event of an error appearing in the advertisement as published, shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for only one incorrect insertion for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect or omitted item only and that there shall be no liability in any event greater than the amount paid.

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JUNE 1, 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 levels welcome $10 per class. Meet at the tree in Heritage Park. Annual Paper Shredding Day - Saturday, June 2 from 9 am-12 pm at Petro Canada parking lot by donation to the Peachland Food Bank. For more info contact Troy Fischer at 250-878-0626

Annual Golf Tournament Peachland Chamber - June 3 at Sumac Ridge in Summerland. $99 Golf and dinner. 2 x 9 holes with two chances to win $10,000 at hole number 9 (hole-in-one). Everyone is welcome, prizes for every golfer. Registration at the Peachland Visitor Centre. Vienna Charm - The Revenge of The Bat & The Merry Widow operettas - Curated Showcase Sunday June 3, 2-4:30 pm in beautiful garden/fountain oasis at AD LIB Art Gallery 3063 Bridlehill Drive, West Kelowna. Fancy masks and toast fanfare! Organic homemade Viennese pastry & traditional recipes of special blend of Viennese coffee. $15.00 — RVSP 250-768-1404 or email: claudia.kargl@telus.net

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

O G N

Every Thursday, 6:45 pm Doors open at 5:30 pm Lotto License #103899

Everyone over 19 years is welcome! Membership not required.

Newcomers welcome. Casual callers and sellers are still needed.

80’s Tea

Bus Trip

Friday, June 8th at 12 pm

Sorry Sold Out

Friday, June 15th

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

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

MONDAYS

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

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, 50+ Activity Centre

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

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

LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10-11:15 am,

Peachland Wellness Ctre

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

SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre SPIN, CORE, STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre

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

HATHA YOGA 6-7 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,

50+ Activity Centre

POUND 7:15-8:15 pm,

Community Centre

TUESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

TAI CHI noon,

FLOW YOGA 8 am,

50+ Activity Centre by donation

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

Peachland Wellness Ctre

50+ Activity Centre

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am,

4th Street Place

NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION 1:15 pm, COFFEE 9:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

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

CARPET BOWLING 10 am,

CENTRAL OKANAGAN HOLISTIC YOGA MODEL RAILWAY 6:45 pm-7:45 pm Community Centre COMPANY GROUP Community Centre 7 pm, Peachland Museum YOGA (BASIC BEGINNERS) BINGO 6:45 pm 50+ Activity Centre 8 am, 50+ Activity Centre

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

50+ FITNESS 9:15 am,

50+ Activity Ctre

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30-10:30 am, 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

THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10-11 am,

COFFEE GROUP 10:30 am,

AA 12-1 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

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

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

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

MAHJONG 1:15 pm,

SUNSHINE SINGERS 1:15 to 2:15 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Wellness Ctre

BEGINNER’S UKELELE 1:30-3:00 pm,

CHESS 1:15 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

YOUTH DROP IN 3:30-8 pm,

Peachland Youth Centre, Grades 7+

50+ Activity Centre

SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:15 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

TWEEN DINNER NIGHT (AGES 9-12) 4-7:30 pm

TWEEN DROP-IN & OPEN GYM (AGES 9-12) Boys & Girls Clubs 3-8 pm, Boys & Girls Club Pick up available at Peach- WRITERS UNBLOCKED 6:30 pm, Peachland land Elementary School PICKLEBALL DROP IN (ALL LEVELS) 5:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre

WEDNESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

The Peachland Wellness Centre - Will host a Memory Clinic Tuesday June 12 from 9 am to 3 pm. Please Call 250-767-0141 to book your appointment. The Speaker Series Frauds/Scams and Home Personal Safety will be held Thursday June 14, 7 pm to 8:30 pm at 4th Street Place. Everyone welcome by donation. Wellness Circle presents: Chinese Medicine Wednesday June 13, 10 am at 4426 5th Street. Everyone welcome by donation.

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am,

50+ Activity Ctre

Community Centre

The Peachland Art and Garden Tour is Coming - There are great gardens, great art work, as well as 4 great prizes to be had at The Peachland Art and Garden Tour which is happening on Saturday, June 16 from 10 am to 4 pm. Tickets ($10) are on sale at the Peachland Art Gallery, Peachland Ace Hardware, Peachland Visitor Centre, Bylands, and Summerland Visitor Centre.

Wellness Centre. First Wed of the Month

THURSDAYS

(doors open 5:30 pm)

Community Centre

FRIDAYS

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

YOGA (FOUNDATIONS) 8 am, 50+ Activity Centre PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 9:30 am-3 pm Bargain Bin

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

50+ Activity Centre

DROP IN (6-12 YRS) 1-4 pm,

Community Centre

Boys & Girls Club

YOUTH ZONE (AGES 13+) 4-8 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

Boys & Girls Club

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am,

SUNDAYS

4th Street Place

Wellness Ctre

YOGA (BEGINNERS) 10:30 am,

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

50+ Activity Centre

Church, Westbank

UKULELE 1:15 pm,

LADIES COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm,

PEACHLAND BAPTIST Service 10:30 am, Fellowship 11:30 am,

50+ Activity Centre

MEAT DRAW 4-5 pm, Royal Canadian

Legion #69, 4407-2nd St.

HEALTHY TEENS (AGES 13+) 4-7 pm,

Peachland Wellness Ctre

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

Boys & Girls Club

LEGO TIME (ALL AGES) 3-4 pm,

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

TWEEN DROP IN (AGES 9-12) 4-8 pm,

Community Centre

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

MEAT DRAW 3-5 pm,

3rd Thur of each month

KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm,

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

50+ Activity Centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am,

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

Cousins Park

the Little Schoolhouse

CARPET BOWLING 10 am,

Community Centre

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, 50+ Activity Centre PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH ROTARY CLUB OF 9:30 am-3 pm, PEACHLAND Bargain Bin 12-1:30 pm, Gasthaus Restaurant. MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB Everyone welcome 10 - noon, Peachland AA 12 pm,

Bargain Bin

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

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

CLOG DANCING 6-7 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 9:30 am-3 pm,

LEARN TO FLOW YOGA 5:30-6:30 pm, PICKLEBALL DROP IN (ALL LEVELS) 5:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre

Peachland Library

Boys & Girls Club

SATURDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

4204 Lake Ave.

THE PEACHLAND WALKING CLUB 1 pm, for details visit

peachlandtrekkers.ca

UKELELE 1: 15 pm. 50+ Activity Centre

MEAT DRAW 2-4 pm,

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

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

JUNE 1, 2018

PEACHLAND VIEW

COMMUNITY

The Iconic Mad Hatter Book Store 35 years strong PAULETTE

MAD HATTER BOOK STORE We have come a long way from when we started. Considering this bookstore is now 35 years strong and an icon in Westbank Book sales were supposed to drop off due to electronic book systems and it is true that used book stores are closing all over Canada. We are one of the lucky ones. We get so many people coming in saying thank goodness this bookstore is around. There is nothing like holding a real book in your hand. Also you don’t get eye strain as you can from electronics. We are now getting a whole new generation of young people who feel that reading is very important whether it is for leisure, or for information. Our classic section has really become a best seller with students of all ages which I think is very telling in the “educational field” of junior/high school and University. Also our non fiction books on wars have become very popular as well. The younger generation is really looking at what is going on in the world today and I believe that they are researching what has happened in the past and what can be changed for the future. Truly

amazing. The Mad Hatter Book Store an iconic landmark in downtown Westbank is celebrating 35 years and is thriving thanks to word of mouth, digital presence, and loyal customers. Owners Maurice and Paulette Breault say “generations from the same family have shopped there for years and they continue to see new generations pop up”. They have built up the business through warm friendly customer service. Their customers tell them they feel that they are coming into a calm oasis rather than a commercial store. New customers always get “the personalized tour” and comment on how organized the store is. Book lovers are amazed that this cozy little bookstore has endless categories from which to choose from and how helpful and knowledgeable owners Maurice and Paulette are. The Mad Hatter Bookstore is a family run businesses with the focus of helping people find their book treasures. If it is not found in the store chances are they will have it on their online book store located through Abebooks.com. This is an international site which the Mad Hatter Bookstore has joined. This site houses book stores throughout the world. “Abebooks holds the book seller to a high standard of accountability and we are proud to say we have maintained our 5

star rating with them” says Maurice. The (you are also saving by recycling) you Mad Hatter has shipped to almost ev- receive up to half the Mad Hatter selling ery country in the world including other price as credit. When purchasing more bookstores, universities, and government books, half of your purchase is paid in cash and credit is applied to the other agencies. The Mad Hatter is getting new people half. As a thank-you to customers when from the Kelowna and the Lake Country they buy 5 books they get the 6th one area as well as all over the valley because free. This is a hidden gem (turn left, right their categories are extensive. Because after JK Schmidt Jewellers) tucked away there is a wide selection to choose from, in Plaza 97 off Main Street. people can usually find that hard to come by book. Daily, new people find the Mad Hatter Bookstore that have lived in the community for years and did not know there was a used book store in West Kelowna. Through word of mouth this landmark is kept alive with the continued support of this broad based community. Maurice says that “The community are the owners and we are only the caretakers. This is our longevity”. “This is the place to save money and recycle” says The Mad Hatter. “You can bring your own gently used books in for credit or purchase new release pre-owned paper backs. This is what we tell our book lovers”. Readers can buy books at half the original price or less of in Peachland Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun new. When you return books,

Please

RECYCLE

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Pet of the Week

Email a picture and description of your pet to admin@peachlandview.com

South Okanagan/Similkameen SPCA

Name: Simone Age: 1 Years ID 456226 Cat - Female Domestic Long Hair

Simone

This beautiful girl came to the shelter as a stray with her kittens. She is now looking for a forever home. Simone is as sweet as she is pretty! This fluffy girl would love a warm bed to share with you and a lap to snuggle on. Simone loves to give kisses and gets along well with the gentlemen kitties. Come in and meet Simone!