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Anthony Busato paid homeowners insurance every month, but after his house went up in flames recently, he’s found himself
Some of his property initially survived the fire, but last week, he says about $20,000 worth of valuables were stolen from his wrecked, cordoned-off home. Busato’s Peachland home caught fire on the evening of Sunday, April 23, which he said is
a result of a cooking accident. He claims to have turned on the wrong burner on his stove which likely caused cooking oil to combust and spread throughout his kitchen. That version of events, he said, was not disputed by the insurance company’s investigation. Continued on . . . Page 11
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Husband charged in West Kelowna woman’s death VIEW STAFF A West Kelowna man accused of killing his wife was arrested last Friday – 18 months after her lifeless body was discovered in the ashes of her fire-torn home. Police busted 57-year-old Kevin Costin on May 26 for the alleged murder of Hazel Budiongan. “Costin has been charged with 2nd degree murder, arson and indignity to human remains,” said Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey. “He is scheduled to appear in Kelowna Law Courts on May 29, 2017.” The house was located at 2311 Boucherie Road in West Kelowna. On Nov. 4, 2015, West Kelowna RCMP responded to a fire there. Police located a deceased 37-year-old female inside the residence who was later identified as Hazel Budiongan. Both her death and the blaze to her
home were treated as suspicious in nature. “The 18-month long investigation culminated in the identifying of the person alleged to be responsible for her death and charge approval being received from Crown Counsel based on the investigations findings,” said Insp. Anna Marie Mallard, Regional Operations Officer/Investigative Services Officer of the Kelowna Regional Detachment. “Throughout the course of this investigation our officers remained committed to finding who was responsible for Hazel’s death. Both Hazel and her family deserved this. By finding who was responsible we are hopeful of providing a sense of closure for Hazel’s loved ones and answers to the community that was affected by this terrible tragedy.”
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After reading the last few weeks’ letters to the editor, I have a few comments to make and will begin with an anonymous quote: “learn to be open minded and respectful to peoples opinions, even when you don’t agree” I have read many opinions and comments of late and I personally know most of the people that have written and I will say one thing about them. All of these writers on all sides of
the various issues have one thing in common; they are all community minded, generous with their time and want only the best for Peachland. It saddens me to see name-calling, misinformation and disrespectful exchanges of dialogue. We are all entitled to an opinion, some of which will be based on fact and some on our own personal beliefs. The communication style I most prefer is face-to-face conversations and I appreciate
and endeavor to listen to all comments. I am approached quite often when I am out and about by many folks, some supportive of a stand I may have taken on an issue at the Council table and some in opposition. I would encourage all of us to step out from behind our keyboards and have discussions in person, ask questions and most importantly listen to all sides of an issue. Coun. Keith Thom Peachland
Our water should be cleaner To the residents of Peachland: ‘Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink... ‘ These old words ring true today, we have water seeping into our basements yet we dare not drink what flows from our taps. We are wise to seek some solutions. Citizens everywhere are asking why can’t we drink the tap water? Why is the lake so high? Why is this spring runoff so huge? How are these events related and what can be done about it? This is not a problem only for Peachland; many other communities have suffered from flooding and boil water notices since the 90’s. but why are they happening with greater magnitude and frequency. It is heartening that communities are joining and allying with other jurisdictions to protect their water sources. But to protect your water you must also protect the forest. The clear cutting and excessive timber harvesting since the early 70’s increases snow accumulation on forest
floors by 30% and melts faster (at least 40% quicker than without the canopy cover). Hence the flooding, sedimentation and erosion in every creek in the Okanagan: Mission, Mill, Powers, Deep, Trepanier and Trout Creeks, this creates higher lake levels, record setting levels. It has come to my attention that the timing and flow of this water is possible and helpful if appropriate forest practices are applied. It is time to step back and re-evaluate decades old logging practices, especially as applied in watersheds. Recent mudslide events of Deep Creek, McDonald Creek have negatively affected the Peachland drinking water, perhaps it is time to say enough, put the brakes on logging until the watershed can be studied fully and establish practices that will keep our water fit to drink? Dora Stewart Peachland
Dear editor:
Part of what we love about living in the Okanagan Valley is the beauty and all that it offers. The Okanagan/Peachland experience is the amazing location of being between the wonderful lake (except when it is flooding its banks) and the beautiful forests and all the backcountry activities. What this means is that we are invited to co-habit with the other living beings that also call this their home. This means deer, coyotes, moose, bobcats and bears among others. On May 30 I was in the unfortunate witness to Conservation Officer Jim Beck shooting a yearling cub up on the Princeton Bench. This was the fifth bear in the last week to be killed in Peachland!
He explained that the primary cause of this is the fact that residents are leaving their three bins outside their garages perfectly accessible to the bears. This year the bears have come down and are staying because the snow pack is so deep in the higher elevations that the food is scarce. But as he said, “Once they realize how easy it is to forage on Peachlanders garbage, why would they bother to go further afield?” I love the bears, first nations consider them our brothers. Why can’t we keep our garbage, our bird feeders and other sources of food out of our backyards and away from these hungry yearling cubs. Lets be thoughtful residents not just to our neighbors next door but our animals up the
mountain. The local BC Conservation Department is working with Peachland Council to pass a bylaw making garbage access a fineable offence. Peachland needs this and other bylaws that protect our wildlife from residents who do not understand what it means to live responsibly in the Okanagan Valley and the District of Peachland with its wonderful natural environment, which is why some of us moved here in the first place. Be diligent in the weeks and months to come so that future yearling cubs don’t inhabit our backyards and through laziness and negligence end up getting killed. Alison Moore Ravens View Farm Peachland
Rage against the machine Somebody from the community’s life is completely ruined because he was growing pot. Anthony Busato’s Health Canada-sanctioned grow-op had nothing to do with a fire that ravaged his house, but his insurers don’t have to honour their policy because of it. It would have been reasonable for Gore Mutual to charge
Busato a penalty for violating the terms of his policy, but to completely void his claim was extremely callous and cruel. It’s thanks to big businesses that we’re able to have nice things, but corporate greed hasn’t been kept in check. Dan Walton Editor
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Re: May 6 letter from Benjamin Yamamoto, “Do we really need the tourist information booth in Peachland?” Dear editor:
Our Council is committed to a policy of transparency, so any public information is available to you by making a request through our CAO, Elsie Lemke. The rebuilding of the Historic Primary school was a huge community effort and some of
the products and services were donated or heavily discounted so on those items, no public tendering would have taken place, but on all circumstances that met the District criteria for tender, a tender process would have taken place. In the original discussions on the anchor tenants and business model for occupancy of the Historic Primary School, we discussed everything from the operation of the VIC by the District, to putting the op-
use. The examination of the Annual Report on the VIC supplied by the Chamber is ongoing and the questions asked include, what is the dollar value contribution to the community of the VIC? We are part way through a multi year contract and not all measurable performance indicators have yet been fully realized, but truthfully the last year under the management of Joey Byatt, much has improved
portunity to public tender, to a local invitation to manage by a Peachland Community Group. The current model with the Chamber of Commerce as the anchor tenant is the product of negotiations that see the Boys and Girls' Club occupying the rear of the Building, the Arts' Council Mary Smith Gallery in the core space and the VIC with BEEPS and the planned Interpretive Centre in the front, together with rentable space that is for Community
and we have seen huge increase in activity levels at the VIC. To address your comment on the Turner Avenue property, Council did bid on the property and did so at a price above appraised value but were still substantially below the successful bidders. Simply put, that property was out of our price range. Coun. Terry Condon Peachland
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Hello everyone, This has certainly been an unusual and challenging start to spring, with extreme weather, an ongoing boil water notice, and flooding here at home and throughout the Valley. It’s times like these that we see the strength and resilience of the residents of our community. This is an atypical year and we will get through it. I would also like to thank you again for your patience and understanding when it comes to our drinking water and the lengthy boil water notice. I know the colour of our water is off-putting. As I noted in my previous column, the turbidity for Peachland Creek water users is due to a combination of a mudslide just above the water intake, extreme rain events, and annual spring snow melt. “The perfect storm,” I’ve heard it described. This just reinforces the need for a new wa-
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ter treatment plant. Thankfully, design plans are already underway. Reserve funds and the Federal/Provincial grants we have received total more than $14 million, and will make up a significant portion of the $18.8 million project cost. A reminder though, that we will need to do some long term borrowing for the remainder of the cost. Most of the repayment should be covered by water parcel taxes already established. The District will be notifying the community in the next few months regarding the next step. Trepanier Creek source water users may also have noticed more turbidity in their water after MacDonald Creek overflowed its banks near the Brenda Mine site. This caused damage to an internal road and pipeline that transports untreated runoff water from a smaller retention pond to the mine’s water treatment plant. MacDonald Creek flows into Trepanier Creek, which is the drinking water source for approximately 1500 Peachland residents. The mine’s owner, Glencore, with support from the Ministries of Environment, Energy and Mines, and Interior Health have put temporary measures in place to prevent any discharge of untreated water from the site, while permanent repairs are made. Council was adamant that not a drop of the untreated water be allowed to enter Trepanier Creek, and we are thankful that they quickly sprang into action. The decision to declare a State of Local Emergency after the breach was a protective measure, and not because any evacuations were necessary, as was rumoured. The tailings pond was not affected. The affected pipeline connected to two smaller retention ponds that collect additional runoff from the mine site. I realize a State of Emergency can conjure up images of the worst occurring, but it can be issued for a variety of reasons, for the protection of the health, safety or welfare of people, or to limit damage to property. Among other empowerments, it allows for the lawful entry onto any land, or the acquisition of land or personal property considered necessary to prevent, respond to or alleviate the effects of an emergency or disaster. It also allows for the construction of works considered necessary for the same reasons. Better to be overly cautious than under-prepared. Thank you to our very busy Directors of Operations and Community Services, Fire Chief and fire volunteers, and their crews for all their hard work in keeping our community safe. You might also have seen many young men and women volunteers from the Provincial Wildfire team helping with sandbagging along Beach Ave. We appreciate their assistance! And last, but not least, I’d like to congratulate Rocky Rocksborough-Smith on his newly elected position as President of the Peachland Chamber of Commerce. Rocky will bring a lot of talent and knowledge to the position. I look forward to working with him whenever possible for the betterment of our local business community. Congratulations Rocky! Best regards.
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The Okanagan Community Bat Program is seeking volunteers and bat colonies for the Annual Bat Count. This citizen-science initiative encourages residents to count bats at local roost sites. “Bat counts are a wonderful way for residents to get involved in collecting important scientific information” says Paula Rodriguez de la Vega, Program Coordinator. “No special skills are needed, kids can be involved, and you can relax in a deck chair while counting.” This year the Annual Bat Count will collect baseline data on bat populations before the devastating White Nose Syndrome fungal disease affects bats in the province. “White Nose Syndrome is estimated to have killed more than six million bats since it was first discovered in eastern North America a decade ago,” says biologist Mandy Kellner, coordinator of the BC Community Bat Program. “In March 2016, the disease was detected just east of Seattle. This has greatly increased our urgency to understand bat populations in BC. We need the public’s help to census local bat populations. The summer of 2017 may be our last year to obtain population estimates before White Nose Syndrome causes widespread declines in western North America.” Volunteers wait outside a known roost site, such as a bat-house, barn, bridge or attic, and count bats as they fly out at twilight. They record the final number along with basic information on weather conditions. Ideally, 1 - 2 counts are done between June 1 and 21 before pups are born, and 1 - 2 more between July 11 and August 5 when pups are flying. To find out more about or to register for a bat count, or to get assistance dealing with bat issues, visit bcbats.ca or call 1-855-9BC-BATS ext. 13 or email okanagan@bcbats.ca.
The District of Peachland, together with Peachland Pier Group, is delighted to announce that the Rick Hansen Foundation has awarded a grant of $26,000 to help build the new w h e el c h a i r - a c c e s sible pier adjacent to Heritage Park in Peachland. The Foundation, based in Richmond, B.C., develops programs and initiatives that raise awareness, change attitudes and remove barriers for people with disabilities. The Peachland gift was part of the Foundation’s “Barrier Buster” initiative, which channels Canadian Government funding to schools and community groups across Canada in support of access-improvement projects and to advance awareness building. “We’re very proud
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to have this project be chosen by the Foundation,” said Peachland Mayor Cindy Fortin. “Accessibility is a vital ingredient for any liveable, enjoyable community. This pier will give everyone, including people in wheelchairs and walkers, a chance to better enjoy our beautiful lakeshore.” The Pier Group simultaneously announced a $14K gift from Tolko Industries. Based in Vernon, B.C. , Tolko is a global supplier of forest products, with a strong track record of investing in regional communities. Eldon Kerbes, President of the Peachland Pier Group which is spearheading the project, said these gifts and others demonstrate how the Peachland Heritage Pier project is a model of public-private partnership. “Our organization is working hard to raise money from many sources, including individuals,
corporations and government grants. Add to this the logistical and moral support of the Mayor, Council, and District staff, we’re all working to create a beautiful amenity for the people of Peachland, and everyone living in and visiting the region. With the gifts from the Rick Hanssen Foundation and Tolko, we’ve turned the corner toward the home stretch.” Kerbes indicated that donors of $100 or more will be recognized on stainless steel plaques on or near the pier. In addition, the pier will feature an array of interpretive signage recounting the region’s unique heritage. “Contributing to this project is a oncein-a-lifetime chance to be part of a won-
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“With this historic result, British Columbia can finally put the ineffective two-party system behind us,” Weaver said. “It has led to a divisive legislature that primarily benefits special interests … I look forward to working with both other parties so that we can finally get big money out of politics, move towards electoral reform and implement good public policy on a wide range of issues that puts people first.” While voters didn’t elect an NDP majority, Horgan says the election was about replacing Clark. “They voted for better schools, shorter wait times for health services, to defend our
coast and to fix our broken political system,” he said. “The newly elected BC NDP team will be working hard every day to ensure British Columbians get a new government that works for them instead of just the wealthy and well-connected.” Before finding out about the Green-NDP collaboration, Clark was hopeful about leading government because her party holds the largest plurality of seats. Clark didn’t immediately step down as Premier after the news broke, but it’s widely speculated she will if her party loses a confidence vote. And it’s very likely the Liberals will lose in a confidence vote.
Familiar Foreigner playing Penticton VIEW STAFF Hot Blooded-hitmakers Foreigner have booked a show at the SOEC in Penticton, and it even includes one of the band’s original members. The Juke Box Heroes themselves (well, one of them) are celebrating 40 years of success in 2017. Mick Jones has been playing the keyboard and guitar since the band’s inception in 1977. As Foreigner’s only permanent resident, he’s seen the attrition of nearly 40 other musicians. To monetize the anniversary, Foreigner has repackaged 40 of their most popular songs onto a new double disc, so people who bought their albums in the past can now pay for the same
songs in a different order. “I had so many great times with Foreigner in Canada and I look forward to bringing the band back here for our 40th anniversary tour,” said Jones, who at the age of 72 is a senior citizen. Opening for Foreigner will be Honeymoon Suite, who also haven’t been able to register any of their music on Billboard’s top 200 since 1988 (aside from one Foreigner song, Until the End of Time, which peaked at number 42 in 1995). Witnessing live versions of popular classic rock songs is one of the favourite ways in which baby boomers like to experience nostalgia. Tickets go on sale Friday though jeffparrypromotions.com/foreigner.
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ROTARY CLUB OF PEACHLAND Our current Rotary year is about to end and a new year will begin on July 1st. This means that Peachland Rotarians are currently doing project planning and fundraising so that in 2017/18 your club can continue to serve the local community and the wider world. The motto of Rotary is “Service Above Self”. This means that the club is considering new projects for next year. It also means that a new Executive will take over direction of the club July 1. Peggy Southin will be our president for 2017/18. She looks forward to working with the community and other service clubs. The biggest fundraising event in our Rotary year is the annual Gala. This is a social event that gathers community support for a fun evening of auctions, dining and dancing. This year our theme is “Disco Fever.” So gather up your sweetheart, buy some tickets and put on bell bottom trousers (if you still have them from the 1970s). If you no longer have bell bottoms, disco attire
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is optional. Come and have a blast June 10 starting at 5:30 pm. It will be a fun evening. Tickets can be bought from any Peachland Rotarian for $55 per person. They are also available at the Peachland Pharmacy or by contacting 250-7676689. Funds raised will go towards supporting youth in our community including our elementary school, Rotary Youth Exchange program and sending kids to Silver Lake Camp. Ongoing projects including the popular annual spring bus trip for seniors will also be included in our planning Currently our club supports the Peachland Heritage Pier which now has a stand alone Board of Directors to keep that project moving forward. The budget is $400,000. Well over half of the project budget has been raised and Rotary along with the Lions Club and the Sportsmen’s Association continue to support fund raising to complete the project. We look forward to being a vibrant contributor to Peachland with your continued support.
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Peachland Farmers and Crafters Market: Sundays 10-2, in Heritage Park, until Sept 24th. Aveda Launch: Friends and Family event at Karen’s Place, 5884 Beach Ave, Monday June 5, 4-7 pm. Open to all! Silver Lake Camp Fundraiser: Beach Ave Café, 6:30-9:30 pm, featuring Papa Thom, Fri Jun 2nd. Ambassadors Entertainment Afternoon: Sunday June 4th at the Community Center from 1-3 pm. Candidates will be doing their talent and sponsor speech and also we will be holding our cake auction with Mayor Fortin as the auctioneer. Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance hosts a community meeting for information
and discussion on cleaning up our watersheds. Everyone welcome—at the 55+Centre on Tuesday June 6th at 7 pm. The Peachland Sowers and Growers present their 7th annual Rose Show and Tea on Sat. June 17 from 11-4 pm. In the Community Centre. There is also the popular Rainbow auction, art exhibit and Master Gardeners. Admission is by donation. Entries for the show accepted from 7:15-9:15. Tags are 25 cents. Bring a friend. The Peachland Wellness Circle presents: Acupuncture, a form of Chinese medicine presented by Tricia Miller. The session will cover how to treat various physical, mental and emotional conditions. June 14th, 10:00 to 12:00, at
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Every Week: Art • Chess • Bowling • Bridge • Crafts • Exercise/Yoga • Ukulele MONDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8 am-8 pm, Community Centre YOGA (RESTORATIVE) 8 am, 50+ Activity Centre INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Comm. Ctre PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 9:05-11:05 am, Community Centre TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30-10:30 am, 4th Street Place LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10-11 Peachland Wellness Centre MEDITATION GROUP 11:30 am-12:30 pm. Peachland Wellness Ctre
TAI CHI noon, 50+ Activity Centre NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL 1-3 pm (1.0-2.75), Community Centre AFTERNOON BRIDGE 1:30 pm 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5+) 3-5 pm, Community Ctre SPIN, CORE & STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm, at the Little Schoolhouse.
VINYASA YOGA FLOW 6-7 pm, Community Centre YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6-8 pm, 4th St Place WOODCARVING 7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre LATIN GROOVE DANCE 7:30pm -8:30 pm, Community Centre TUESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8am-8pm, Community Centre FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th Street Place CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 9:30-11:30 am Community centre MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE 9:30 am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Ctre COMPUTER LITERACY 10 am-12, Peachland Wellness Centre by appt. 250-767-0141 BABY FRIENDLY CAFÉ 1112:30 pm, every 2nd and last Tuesday, Peachland Wellness Centre CHAIR FITNESS 11-11:45 am, 4th Street Place AA 12-1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1-3pm, Community Centre MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre MAHJONG 1-4 pm, 50+ Activity Centre YOUTH DROP-IN 3:30-8 pm, Peachland Youth Centre, Grades 7+ PEACHLAND SPARKS AND BROWNIES 5:45-7 pm, Community Centre ZUMBA 5:15-6:15 pm, 4th St Place BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DROP-IN & OPEN GYM (ages 9-12) 3-8 pm, Pick up available at Peachland Elementary School WEDNESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8 am-8 pm, Community Centre GENTLE STRETCH 11:00 -11:45 am 4th Street Place INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Comm. Centre PICKLEBALL (1.02.75+) 9:05-11:05 am, Community Centre YOGA (BASIC BEGINNERS) 8 am, 50+ Activity Centre
the Peachland Wellness Centre, 4426-5th Street. No registration required. Everyone welcome. Peachland Rotary presents: Disco Fever Gala fundraiser at the Peachland Community Centre on Saturday June 10th. DJ is Bill Watt. Disco attire is optional. No Host Bar at 5:30. Dinner at 6:30. Cost: $55. Tickets available at Peachland Pharmacy or from Peachland Rotarians. Call 250767-9394. 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.
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WELLNESS CIRCLE 10 am-12 2nd & 4th Wed - Peachland Wellness Centre DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 10-noon every 3rd Wednesday Peachland Wellness Centre SUNSHINE SINGERS 1:15 to 2:15 pm Peachland Wellness Centre PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1-3 pm, Community Centre
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10 am-12 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre. Wkly. IRON & SILK 10:45 am, 50+ Activity Centre CHAIR FITNESS 11-11:45 am, 4th Street Place ROTARY CLUB OF PEACHLAND 12-1:30 pm, Gasthaus Restaurant. Everyone welcome. AA 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre UKULELE (BEGINNER) 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
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MEAT DRAW 4-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DINNER NIGHT (ages 9-12) 4-7:30 pm
TOTAL BODY BLAST 5:306:30 pm, Community Centre
SPIN, CORE & STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre
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CLOG DANCING 6-7 pm 50+ Activity Centre KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm, at the Little Schoolhouse. LIONS DEN MEETING 7 pm. 2nd week and 4th week: 4440 5th St. Contact: Gary 250-767-3491 CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7 pm, Peachland Museum THURSDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8 am-8 pm, Community Centre
BINGO 6:45 pm (doors open 5:30 pm), 50+ Activity Centre FRIDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8 am-6 pm, Community Centre INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Comm Ctre 50+ FITNESS 9 am, 50+ Activity Centre FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th Street Place CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 10 am-noon, Community Centre
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MEAT DRAW 3-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10 - noon, Peachland Wellness Centre
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Drop In (6-12 yrs) 1-4 pm; Youth Zone (ages 13+) 4 - 8 pm
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MAHJONG 1-4 pm, 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1-3 pm, Community Centre LEGO TIME 3-4 pm, all ages, Peachland Library BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DROP IN (ages 9-12) 4-8 pm, SATURDAYS CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Ctre PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 10 am-3 pm Bargain Bin.
SUNDAYS BREAKFAST 8-11 am, Peachland Wellness Ctre PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10 am, United Church ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP 10 am, St. Margaret’s Church EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 10 am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 am service fellowship 11:30 am, 4204 Lake Ave. UKULELE 1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre MEAT DRAW 2-4 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
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NEWS Claim denied . . . from Page 1 But when he tried to file his claim, he was denied because of a cannabis grow operation inside the house, albeit completely legal. Busato is an electrician but after numerous surgeries on his back and neck, he hasn’t been able to work his trade in 10 years. He has mobility issues, numb limbs and walks with a limp. “My hands are too far gone to be able to use hand tools efficiently,” he said, adding that he has been working full time as a traffic control person for the past three years. He has a prescription to treat his chronic pain with opioid-based painkillers, but to avoid the lethargic side effects of opioids, he’s able to substantially reduce his consumption by using marijuana. Health Canada licensed him to produce cannabis in 2012. Despite having approval from the federal government, his policy with Gore Mutual had a stipulation refusing to insure property that was “used in whole or in part for the cultivation, harvesting, processing, manufacture, distribution or sale of marijuana or any product derived from or containing marijuana … regardless if any other cause or event that contributes concurrently or in any sequence to the loss or damage.”
Gore Mutual wouldn’t speak to the specific details of Busato’s policy, but marketing manager Kaylie Russell said her company isn’t in the business of insuring domestic marijuana production. “Gore Mutual does not provide home insurance to anyone with marijuana grow operations on the premises, regardless of the legality, because this type of operation presents inherent insurance risks,” she wrote in an email. “Marijuana grow operations include a greater likelihood of water damage, mold, fire, vandalism and burglary. In the event that a marijuana grow operation is removed from a property, coverage may subsequently be offered providing that proper remediation of the property is completed.” Even in light of the looming legalization of marijuana next year, Gore Mutual has “no immediate plans” to insure homes with grow-ops. Not even at a premium rate. “Other insurance companies may provide coverage for legal grow operations, therefore we always recommend that policyholders work with their insurance broker to discuss their needs and find suitable coverage, Russell said. It wasn’t until after his house burned down when Busato learned that his legal marijuana grow
operation voided his policy. And even though his plants had nothing to do with the cause of the fire, “Gore Mutual cannot pay your claim,” he was told. After the fire, Busato was told to stay off his property while it was being monitored by security guards as part of an active investigation. During that time, water damage caused mold to grow all over his basement furniture, which was largely unaffected by the fire. “I could have pulled it out and cleaned it but now it’s just pure mold,” he said. “Everything that could have been salvaged is ruined.” The thefts happened on two occasions. Busato checked on the property on May 24 – he didn’t notice anything missing, locked his gate and left. Then on May 26, he returned and noticed the gate was open. When he walked into his backyard, he noticed the back door into the basement was wide open, which he also remembers locking. He suspects that people entered the upstairs of his home through parts of the exterior had been completely destroyed, and then walked downstairs and kicked in a locked door to gain entry to the basement. Electronics, camping gear and numerous other items were taken, including a 7.5 kilowatt generator that Busato says would require at least
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two or three burly men to carry. He called the RCMP, met and officer the next day at the property and filed a report. When he left that day, he remembers the garage door was locked. The following day, May 27, he was there to empty the valuables out of his garage only to discover that it had been robbed. “I was reaching for things I knew were there and they weren’t. Tools, things worth a lot of money. The more I looked for stuff the more I noticed stuff was missing. Not a great feeling.” He has since rented a storage unit to secure the remaining valuables. His burned-out home now smells rancid because of the severe damage
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and broken. I made a mistake and it cost me my house, and now people are trying to steal everything that’s left.” Busato’s wife Kirsty and their two dogs have been displaced along with him. They’ve been living in Peachland for more than 20 years and raised two daughters. They also had a cat that did not survive the fire. When reached for comment, MP Dan Albas emphasized that he’s not a law-
yer, but said it could be beneficial for Busato to state his case through a civil claim, though he only recommends doing so after seeking professional legal advice. However, Ottawa’s looming legalizing of pot doesn’t necessarily override a private contract, he said. A crowdfunding site has been launched on behalf of Anthony and Kirsty. Anybody who would like to help out can can do so through youca r i ng.com/a nthonybusato-812390.
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from fire, smoke and subsequent water stagnating inside the building. Most of his marijuana was salvageable but it now has a nasty odour, and he has little choice but to smoke it because of his limited access to pain relief. To keep a roof over his head, Busato borrowed money from his sister to buy a trailer, but he feels ashamed about the dismal likelihood of ever being able to pay her back. “I’m 60 years old
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