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ALL HANDS ON DECK – Antler’s Beach Estates resident John Howse was using his chainsaw to begin taking apart the giant tree that crashed through his neighbours’ properties during an intense wind storm on Monday morning. In an effort to access another chainsaw, he was clearing a path to a shed which had been blocked by the fallen debris. See story on Page 3.

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Wind storm wreaks havoc at Antler’s DAN WALTON

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Powerful winds caused four large pine trees to crash down onto five mobile homes and a pickup truck during the early hours of Monday. It was lucky that nobody was injured as several Peachlanders woke up around 2:30 a.m. to find tree trunks and branches had slammed down just a few metres from their beds. The damaged homes all belong to the Antler’s Beach Estates neighbourhood. Paul Whitfield was woken by a loud “pow.” When he went from his bedroom into his living room, he discovered a large branch had punctured through the ceiling of his home. All he could do was cover up the hole with tarp and leave a Tupperware container underneath. It was a close call for John Wardley too. A giant tree crashed down in his backyard, which is right beside his bedroom. Wardley used to serve in the military, so his first reaction after hearing the bang was to curl up into a ball and then roll out of bed. “Soon as you hear something that you know is serious, you roll and go to the ground,” he said. After the initial shock, he grabbed a flashlight and discovered what had happened. From there he went to check on his neighbours, who were all safe, despite some very near misses. Under the cover of darkness, Wardley said there wasn’t much he could do about the fallen trees until the morning. But he wasn’t able to fall back asleep, and his property was one of five that would be evacuated later that day.

Council adopted the 2018 Annual Report, which is a legislated document that lists the audited financial statements for the previous year, tax exemptions, progress reports on the objective and measures established the previous year, as well as the objectives and measures for the upcoming year, among others. Copies of the Annual Report are available at the District Office, located at 5806 Beach Ave. and thru peachland.ca.

2017 Statement Of Financial Information

When the sun came out, chainsaws could be heard throughout the neighbourhood as residents began removing what they could. Fire chief Dennis Craig said no injuries were reported. Nonetheless, Peachland Fire Dept. evacuated five homes because of another giant pine tree that looks like it’s close to falling. And if it does, it will likely cause severe damage to the properties in its path. “We’ve got an imminent danger of that tree coming down and taking out three more houses,” Wardley said. “And one of them’s mine.” He suspects that pine beetles and loosening root structures weakened the trees leading up to the Monday’s wind storm. During Tuesday’s council meeting, operations director Joe Mitchell said the District is working with BC Hydro and hired a contractor to take care of the leaning tree on Thursday. Work involving a crane began at 8:30 a.m. and required a power outage and the closure of Thorne Road. Brochures were distributed to affected residents.

Council approved the 2017 Statement of Financial Information, which is a legislated document that discloses assets, liabilities, remunerations paid to Elected Officials and District Staff, remunerations paid to suppliers of goods and services, along with other financial information affecting the municipality.

Development Permit No. Dp18-08 (Industrial – Form & Character) For Property Located At 5460 Mcdougald Road

Council authorized the issuance of Development Permit No. DP18-08 (Industrial – Form & Character) for property (10.5 acres) located at 5460 McDougald Road to construct a steel industrial storage building on the property.

Development Variance Permit (Dvp 18-06) Seclusion Bay Road

Council respond to the City of West Kelowna referral File No. DVP-18-06, that the District of Peachland’s interests are unaffected by the proposed Development Variance Permit to increase the permitted height of a retaining wall form 2.5m (8.2ft) to 9.0m (29.5ft) along Seclusion Bay Road.

Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2220

Council gave third reading and adoption to Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2220, 2018. The Official Community Plan is a statement of objectives and policies to guide decisions on planning and land use management. Council directed staff to prepare a text

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amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 2100, C-2 Core Commercial zone to limit building height at the Beach Ave. frontage on properties located between Beach Avenue, Waldo Way, Princeton Avenue and Sixth Street to 3 storeys or 13m, whichever is less.

Mining Referral Notice Of Work – Bitterroot Resources Ltd.

Council opposed the Bitterroot Resources Ltd. Notice of Work Referral, and if the Province of BC approves the Notice of Work despite the District’s objections, recommendations from Dobson Engineering, the Peachland Watershed, and the Source Protection Plan to protect the water source be followed. Council also requested that mining referral be forwarded to the Healthy Watersheds Committee for further study. Council also requested that the District of Peachland be advised of the Ministry of Mines’ decision on the application with respect to three North Brenda property mineral claims. And that the Ministry of Mines provide the District with the monitoring program and status reports of this application.

Peachland Chamber Of Commerce Visitor Information Centre Service Agreement

Council requested that staff begin the process of Request for Expressions of Interest, for the Peachland Visitor Information Centre Service Agreement.

Regional District Of Central Okanagan/ RCMP Support Services

The Peachland Community Policing Office name has been changed to: District of Peachland Community Patrol Office, Home of the Community Policing Volunteers.

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PEACHLAND AUXILIARY TO KGH How would you feel if, while living in Revelstoke or Osoyoos, your spouse was admitted to Kelowna General Hospital for urgent surgery and you followed, only to find there were no hotel rooms available? Or if your infant needed a prolonged stay and you had to be there? To remedy this oft told situation, the KGH Foundation has been fundraising to build JoeAnna’s House, a home away

from home for patients’ families. Once built, JoeAnna’s House will have 20 guest rooms, a communal great room, a fully outfitted kitchen and pantry and many other amenities to ensure guests feel at home while they attend to a loved one in hospital. The name is a combination of the major donor and his wife’s first names. Completion of the building on Abbot & Royal Streets is planned for 2020. The Peachland Auxiliary to KGH Foundation has earmarked its earnings towards this project; so far $15,000 has

been donated. This year’s profits from all catering bookings will also be donated to the cause. The Rotary Club of Peachland has also designated funds to this place of comfort. The Peachland Auxiliary thanks its clients for their continued custom; we hope that they will continue to help us ensure this important project is completed. For information regarding our catering service in Peachland, please call 250-7676509, or 250-767-2245.

Canada Day Celebrations will be held on Sunday, July 1. Beach Avenue traffic flow will be altered as follows: • 7:15 am - 9:15 am (Beach Run) ONE WAY TRAFFIC ONLY SOUTH BOUND - No north bound traffic will be permitted on Beach Avenue from 1st to 6th Street. South bound access is available at 13th Street. North bound access is permitted through the back alley from 1st to 6th Street. • 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm (Canada Day Parade) - BEACH AVENUE IS CLOSED from 1st to 13th Street.

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Peachland OCP crucial to prevent greed plement that Plan. Dear editor: Kelowna city council disconnected from the people a long time ago and instead logged onto the Chamber’s frequency and responded to the constant demand for growth at any cost, to put more customers into their hungry stores. Today the population of Kelowna is 120,000, and the Chamber wants another 50,000. Our city council has adopted the same destructive ambitions, and is determined to grow Peachland bigger and uglier, and the sooner the better. The corporation of the District of Peachland is like any other corporation, public and private. It is owned and operated by the shareholders, and shareholders elect a Board of Directors to manage the affairs of the corporation. The 2,200 property owners are the shareholders of the Corporation of Peachland, and city councillors are elected to manage the affairs of the city according to the directions they receive from the shareholders from time to time. The Official Community Plan (OCP) is the property owner’s detailed and inclusive expression of how the shareholders want to develop their properties. It becomes an integral part of the city’s formal business plan and the associated by-laws are the tools designed and used to im-

Peachland city council’s pre-occupation with growth is not only in conflict with the OCP, it is a blatant violation of the rights of the shareholders. A long and ugly strip mall along Beach Avenue is obviously not ‘sustainable’, because it will change every beautiful detail proposed in our Sustainable Downtown Plan - forever. An OCP does not become ‘dated’ just because it no longer fits the visions and ambitions of a handful of people who do not have the intellectual capacity to appreciate the value of the last little piece of the original treasure that is the Okanagan valley. City councillor’s pre-occupation with a ‘vibrating’ downtown will radically and permanently destroy everything we value about our downtown and is completely out of character with our friendly and laidback life-style. Like Kelowna, our municipal council is also in violation of many of its Corporate Values, like respect for the citizens and their rights, defying community input and engagement. Peachland is a bedroom community and will continue to be so for a long time. Please wake us up before the fall election. Andy Thomsen Peachland

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&Jeers Jeers to the woman along Beach Avenue who was riding her bicycle while talking on her cell phone. This is “wrong.” I don’t know if this is illegal but she should be fined. She was all over the road, and we know Beach Avenue is very busy, parking on both sides! Please whoever you are “stop it” Cheers to Korea for knocking Germany out of the World Cup! Jeers to pet owners who leave their furry friends cooking in hot cars during these sunny days

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Cheers to Joe Mitchell and his team at the Operation Dept. from the district for cleaning up mud accumulation in people yards of Somerset Jeers to B.C. casinos for laundering so much money, and a bigger jeers to the slimebag politicians who turned a blind eye to it for years Jeers to whoever’s responsible for getting Gary Bettman inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame

I wish to send a big thank you to the following, for their assistance in cleaning up at the illegal dumpsite at Trepanier Creek. Cheryl Wiebe, Peachland’s rec director for her call out for volunteer; Peachland resident volunteers; Trepanier resident volunteers; Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance Crew; and Mayor Cindy Fortin and her partner all pitched in to clean up the site on June 22. Big thanks to Rae Stewart at the regional District of Central Okanagan waste reduction office for providing the 40-yard dumpster, numerous supplies and care packages for us. Keith Nixon Volunteer co-ordinator

Penticton council had similar challenges PEACHLAND RESIDENT’S ASSOCIATION Did you know that, like Peachland, the City of Penticton was divided in 2015 by the controversial Skaha Lake Waterslide saga, council approved the project despite overwhelming protest from the community who wanted to protect their beach front. Did you know that, like Peachland, for the first time in memory, Mayor Andrew Jakubeit called council out of chambers and police were called in as protesters attended a meeting July 20, 2015, and refused to stop singing “This Land Is Your Land” by Woody Guthrie. Did you know, similar to Peachland, a majority (79 per cent of Penticton residents) were opposed to the project including nearly three-quarters of citizens under the age of 35 and at a public hearing

there were 1,000 people standing outside City Hall, yet Mayor Andrew Jakubeit still went ahead and signed the development agreement with Trio Marine Group. Did you know that, similar to Peachland’s case, Penticton Council brushed off the opinions of six of the eight living mayors, who were in opposition (the other two declined comment.) and instead, council went on the advice of former chamber of commerce president? Do you now that, UNLIKE PEACHLAND’S COUNCIL, last Tuesday, Penticton city council approved five new measures that should prevent history from repeating itself and allowing development at the corner of Skaha Lake Park. Isn’t it interesting that both the Skaha Lake Park waterslide and the PeachTree sagas have one final chapter - the municipal election October 20, 2018.

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Impressed by Mario Thanks firemen Dear Peachland Fire Department:

Dear editor: I attended the Peachland council meeting once again on Tuesday night. As expected, Council passed the OCP in a vote of five to two. I had to chuckle as each of the five beat their little chests with pride as they spoke about how hard they worked and about how inclusive the process was. Terry Condon voted against passage, but for all the wrong reasons. Most impressive to me was Mario Vucinovic. In my opinion, Mario is light years in front of this group and clearly the most intelligent of the group. I only hope he has the courage and strength to keep going amid this group of agenda driven politicians. Nick Walsh Peachland

The members and friends of Peachland United Church would like to thank you for the tremendous help you provided on Monday evening, June 25. Your members practiced their skills using fire hoses and the church got a much needed wash. We are deeply grateful. Thank you again for your help. (And, it was fun to watch all of you in action at close range !!) Members and Friends of Peachland United Church

The stale housing debate DERMOD TRAVIS INTEGRITY BC

Ever sense that you’ve been listening to one, or more, of these rants again and again over the past few years? “It’s foreign buyers. No, it’s not. Show me your proof. The CMHC said so. No, they didn’t. They said there wasn’t sufficient data to form a conclusion.” “It’s all about supply. Yeah, right, what supply? Every time you guys dream up a new condo project you sell it all through pre-sales in China and Singapore. You’re a xenophobe.” “It’s the city’s fault. More to the point it’s Vision Vancouver’s fault and their stupid rules. Hey, condos don’t leak any longer, you’d think they’d trust us by now. And don’t get me started on their bike-lanes.” “We need to increase density. Oh, so no more single family homes, just wall-to-wall glass towers? Hey, didn’t you hear former B.C. premier Mike Harcourt, we’re about to be hit by an “urban tsunami?” “If you’re not willing to increase density, we’re going to start pushing to get our hands on some of that agricultural land. Oh, like you aren’t already. And what’s with those mega-mansions anyways?” “You’re not putting those modular housing units in my neighbourhood.” “If you can’t afford to live in the city, move to the suburbs and commute. Good luck getting your caffè lattes then. Here’s a better idea why don’t you come to Delta and pick them up next time. Don’t forget, number of kilometres travelled TransLink fares coming to a bus route near you soon.”

“Hey, it’s the fourth time I’ve been ‘demovicted’ since leaving home. So move back in with your folks and stop complaining.” “You want me to take a personality test before you’ll rent to me? You’ve got to be kidding? We want to make sure you’re a good fit with the other tenants. Why, I’m not going to be living in their apartments?” The repetitiveness can grate after a while. Every side in B.C.’s housing crisis debate wants to be 100 per cent right, 100 per cent of the time. Sorry to disappoint, but there’s a host of contributing factors, enough blame to go around and the distinct possibility of some dire consequences still ahead. In a recent Business in Vancouver column, Jock Finlayson and Ken Peacock of the B.C. Business Council noted that in the last six months of 2017, “the net inflow of people moving to B.C. from other provinces fell sharply.” Their hunch? “High housing costs are discouraging some from relocating to B.C.” The duo worry that if they’re correct, “employers in B.C. are likely to face more widespread hiring challenges in the years ahead.” It’s a viewpoint shared by the British Columbia Teachers Federation that says, “the province is short about 2,000 teachers, with the situation most severe in Vancouver due to its combination of sky-high housing costs and wage issues.” Something else to keep in mind? Metro Vancouver may be the epicentre of B.C.’s housing debate, but make no mistake this is a province-wide crisis and it’s time for fewer rants, less shouting and more listening.

“One of the biggest things I can thank camp for is conﬁdence.” Gustavo, Camper from Vancouver, BC Gustavo was thrilled at the opportunity to attend the Tim Horton Children’s Ranch in Kananaskis, Alberta. While he had always been passionate about the arts, he was eager to explore other activities outside his comfort zone. Be it hiking or rafting, he discovered exciting new activities he’d never tried before. And by pushing his boundaries, he also developed a passion for helping others do the same. Now whether he’s doing volunteer work for students with disabilities, sharing his passion for art with his peers, or advocating for LGBTAQ+ issues, Gustavo has the courage to be the change he wants to see in his community. Thank you, Gustavo. And thanks to all those who make our community stronger.

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Hainle–a local world renowned winery Dr. Walter Huber’s winemaking skills have been aging very well – they’ve been getting passed down generationally since his ancestors opened their first winery in Austria in 1167. Genghis Khan would have been a fiveyear-old boy at the time. In the centuries between now and then, Huber’s relatives saw their wineries proliferate around Europe, expanding to Switzerland in 1460 and France in 1725. In keeping with the family business, winemaking Huber has been mastering the art of winemaking for nearly his entire life. “I started learning from my great grandfather when I was 6 years old by cleaning barrels and cleaning tanks and by doing all of the notso-nice work,” he said. “He was getting me interested in the wine from a young age, and I starting my first vintages with him by they time I was 13, under his supervision.” Huber now works as the wine maker and general manager at Hainle Vineyards Estate Winery in Peachland. He was the owner from 2001 until he sold it last year. Hainle is renowned for its organic operations, and that bodes perfectly with Huber’s family purity laws. Winemaking practices have been evolving for thousands of years but there were drastic changes happening during the Industrial Era, when producers discovered that it’s much easier to fine-tune the taste of wine by mixing in chemicals and additives. Those ingredients aren’t organic though, so they’re never part of Huber’s recipes. “Primitive equipment is doing quite well for us,” he said. Many steps have to be taken in order for a tasty wine to be chemical free. One of his methods is a biodynamic system, which require wine to be bottled within a few days of a full moon.

“That changes the molecules in the wine. Same with harvesting the grapes – if you harvest during full moon you get more minerals in the wine. These are facts that have been known for 300 years but are easy to forget with the convenience of modern chemicals.” He suspects wine wouldn’t have been very good in the earliest days. Whereas these days, the taste of a good wine is often compromised by the use of chemicals. Huber feels like winemaking hit its sweet spot around the 1850s, so the practices he embraces today are largely from that era. “With those techniques I have become quite well known for our wines, he said. “It takes a lot more time and money to produce organically, which is why we don’t have much competition to worry about.” It costs more to produce higher quality wines, and some bottles of Hainle (which go back as far as 1978) are sold for over $10,000. But Huber says the majority of sales come from their $20 to $40 bottles. “And you’re still getting top quality for that price.” Bottles are a little cheaper for locals, who receive a 10 per cent discount on all bottles (just show them a piece of ID with your local address). The local winery was originally founded by Mr. Hainle in 1972. He claimed the title of North Americas first icewine producer in 1978, and became Canada’s first certified organic winery in 1988. Walter Hainle passed away in 1998, but his vision of an organic winery is still embraced with Huber at the helm. The Hainle Estate Winery does hope to expand so it’s always a good time to pop in for a tasting and see what’s new. They’re open from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. from now until the end of October at 5355 Trepanier Bench Rd., right here in Peachland!

ART & GARDEN – Bill van Noortwyk and Trudy Boos were two of the seven winners

from the Art and Garden Tour on June 16. Bill won a Pamper Package donated by Little J’z Gardening and Trudy won the Poolside Retreat B&B prize donated by Gill Evans.

The 2018 Peachland Rose and Tea Show And the winners are . . .

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Hands down the biggest celestial event of the year will take place on the night of July 27 - the closest approach of Mars since 2003. The red planet is now seen rising in the south east at midnight local time and will continue rising a bit earlier each night until the big night when it is up at 9:15 p.m. local time and close to the full moon. Follow Mars now as it continues to brighten over the next few weeks and will be even brighter than the planet Jupiter. Ever since the Italian astron-

omer Giovanni Schiaparelli claimed to have seen “canals” that he called “canali” on Mars in 1877 suggesting these could be artificial structures hence a possible civilization, we have had a fascination with the search for life. Of course science fiction writers and movie makers have had a field day with suggestions of alien life namely “Martians.” Mars is the only planet we can explore and plans are in the works to send the first human mission in 2024 – estimates from Elon Musk. A one way trip even when the two worlds will be closest in January 2025 the trip will still take seven months.

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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL OKANAGAN Another weekend, another volunteer cleanup effort played out in the bush. This time an ad hoc group of citizens pulled together to tackle a large illegal dump site on Crown land north of Peachland left behind this winter after two squatters were arrested for mail fraud. The massive dump site in a secluded spot in the bush off Trepanier Road had been home to the pair and a stolen 35 foot RV. RCMP towed the trailer out in December, but in its’ wake was left a massive amount of household garbage, makeshift structures, and hazardous chemicals. In preparation for Saturdays clean up, a Hazmat team was hired to remove the remnants of the rudimentary drug lab, including various acids, aerosols, and dozens of propane tanks. Waste Reduction Facilitator Rae Stewart with the Regional District says this was one of the uglier sites they’ve seen in some time, and all just meters away from the banks of Trepanier Creek, a source of Peachland’s drinking water. “The dozens of volunteers that lent their muscle to the cause Saturday deserve an enormous environmental salute! Thank you to each and every one of the dedicated volunteers that showed up, and did their all to take care of one ugly mess. We rely on groups like these when the illegal dumping is difficult to access and this large in scale, and we couldn’t be more appreciative of their immense hard work

and commitment!” Clean up Volunteer Coordinator Keith Nixon who lives nearby the dump site says he’s thrilled this blight on their backyard playground is now gone. “Unfortunately this kind of thing is all too common, but this clean up was a roaring success with over 23 volunteers, including representation from the Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance, Mayor Cindy Fortin, and the Peachland Lions. Special thanks to the Districts Cheryl Wiebe for a callout to volunteers. A 40 yard dumpster (from For Less Disposal) was filled to the brim in just over two and half hours, and we dismantled a site where rogue criminals had occupied for five months, throwing contents of their crime spree all over and let their effluent flow to the creek. Job completed, nature restored.” If you find any dump sites or littering while out enjoying our local natural areas here are some things you can do. Start by filling in the online report form at: regionaldistrict.com/reportillegaldumping or call the Regional Waste Reduction Office at 250-469-6250. Be sure to include: a detailed description of the area (or GPS coordinates) for the illegal dump site; the size of the dump site; the type of items that were dumped; information on how we can contact you (all information will remain confidential). The Regional Waste Reduction Office will supply any groups interested in cleaning up their community with bags and gloves to support their efforts, and will arrange for the collection and disposal of the garbage collected.

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Peachland’s Dawg! • Basic yard work (grass cutting, flower and vegetable gardens) • Sprinkler start up and repair • Hot tub maintenance • Weather stripping

Raynard Construction 6142 Lipsett Ave Peachland BC V0H 1X7

• Small plumbing issues • Putting flat-packed furniture together • Plants watered while on vacation • Minor aesthetic renovations

“The Dawg’ll Do It” — just ask!

778-479-1363

PWC GARDEN PARTY – The supporters, participants and volunteers of the Peachland Wellness Centre were treated to a delicious backyard luncheon on Wednesday afternoon. A good time was had by all.

PEACHLAND VIEW

JUNE 29, 2018

Peachland

Classifieds BUSINESS SERVICES

FOR SALE

STEEL BUILDINGS MEGA MADNESS SALE! CRAZY DEAL ON ALL BUILDINGS

20X23 $5,798 23X25 $5,744 25x27 $6,639 30X31 $8,488 32X35 $9,954

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

Call 250 767 7771 or email admin@peachlandview.com

Renosense Home Repair Ltd.

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

One end wall included. Pioneer Steel

SAWMILLS

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1-800-567-0404

M0TORHOME

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1994 27’ Itasca

Sunrise. 454 motor, fully loaded.

$14,500 OBO. 250-495-6746.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Denied Long-Term Disability, CPPDisability, or other Insurance? If YES, call or email for a FREE initial consultation and protect your right to compensation.

Julie Fisher

604-937-6354 jfisher@dbmiaw.ca www.dbmlaw.ca

Peachland United

BARGAIN BIN

July 6 &7 HUGE YARD SALE

9:00 am - 2:00 pm books, household items, children’s clothing, etc. Saturday refreshments benefit the Kidney Foundation

CEDARS GET RESULTS! For Sale Reach almost 2 million Okanagan Grower Acclimatized for this area.

SPECIAL

250-317-6570

Type 1 Diabetes? Trouble Walking ? Hip or knee Replacement? or conditions causing restrictions in daily activities? $2,000 tax credit, $40,000 refund cheque/rebates. Disability Tax Credit. 1-844-453-5372.

NOTICE

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Peachland

Places of Faith Peachland United 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

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

(P.A.O.C.)

Sunday Worship 2 pm

Lake Ave at 13th St 250-767-9237

with Pastor Steve Hobbs 250-460-2555

Sunday Mornings

for more information call John 250-767-2221

Rev. Robin Graves

Ages 3 through Grade 6 www.gracelutherankelowna.com

PEACHLAND

BAPTIST CHURCH

4421 4th Street

Grace Lutheran Church

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

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GARAGE SALE

Moving Sale

Moving Sale 3904 Dryden Rd Peachland

5171 Morrison Crescent

Saturday June 30th

8 am to 2 pm

Tables, Sofa and Love Seat, Patio Set, Dining Table and Cabinet, Pictures Lot of items– big and small.

Everything Must Go!

Peachland

8 am to 2 pm Lawnmower, yard equipment, household item, 2 sets of counter stools... Follow us on Facebook! www. facebook.com/ ThePeachlandView

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Email admin@peachlandview.com or call 250.767.7771

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

EMPLOYMENT

Wednesdays Sept to May

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

peachlandbaptist.com

Help Urgently Wanted CritterAid Cat sanctuary in Summerland urgently needs volunteer help to complement our existing team with some extra duties in the coming weeks. Please call Paul at 250 809 2342 You can also visit their website at critteraid.org for more details. peachlandview.com

PEACHLAND VIEW

JUNE 29, 2018

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

Peachland Farmers and Crafters MarketEvery 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.

MONDAYS

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

YOGA (RESTORATIVE) 8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am,

Community Centre

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

KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm

at the Little Schoolhouse

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

WOOD CARVERS 7 pm, Returns in Oct 50+ Activity Centre POUND 7:15-8:15 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30 -10:30 am,

FLOW YOGA 8 am, $5 Drop in FLOW YOGA 9-10 am,

50+ Activity Centre

4th Street Place

LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10-11:15 am,

MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE 9:30 am,

TAI CHI noon,

50+ Activity Centre by donation

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

Peachland Wellness Ctre Continues through the summer

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

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

Community Centre

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

AA 12-1 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm,

NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING Peachland Wellness Ctre 1:15 pm, Ends June 18th Continues through the summer Return Sept, 17 50+ Activity Centre MAHJONG 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre YOUTH DROP IN 3:30-8 pm, Peachland Youth Centre, SPIN, CORE, STRETCH Grades 7+ 5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre

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

TWEEN DROP-IN & OPEN GYM (AGES 9-12) 3-8 pm, Boys & Girls Club Pick up available at Peachland Elementary School

50+ Activity Centre

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

WEDNESDAYS

Boys & Girls Clubs

Community Centre

WRITERS UNBLOCKED 6:30 pm, Peachland

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Wellness Centre. First Wed of the Month Ends June 6th until further notice

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am,

Community Centre

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30 am,

Community Centre

LINE DANCING 7 pm, $4 Drop in

YOGA (BASIC BEGINNERS) 8 am, $5 Drop in

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

CHESS 1:15 pm,

SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:15 pm,

Community Centre

4th Street Place

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

Community Centre

TUESDAYS

50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Wellness Ctre Ends June 18th Returns Sept 10th

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

Community Centre

VARIETY SINGERS 9:15 am Drop in from June to Sept.,

50+ Centre - On Sunday, July 1 Canada Day Pancake Breakfast 8 - 11:30 am Pancakes, sausages, fruit compote, cofee/tea/juice. $5 Adult , $3 Kids (6-11), under 5 years old is Free. Everyone Welcome, come early! Canada Day Barrel Race & Roping - June 30th -July 1st at The Peachland Riding Club, 10 am start. Free for spectators.

50+ Activity Centre

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

KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm,

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

WELLNESS CIRCLE 10 am-12 noon,

Peachland Wellness Ctre 2nd & 4th Wed Ends June 13th Returns Sept 12th

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

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

YOGA (FOUNDATIONS) 8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre

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

COFFEE GROUP 10:30 am,

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

TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 9:30 am, Heritage Park

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

ROTARY CLUB OF PEACHLAND 12-1:30 pm,

Gasthaus Restaurant. Everyone welcome

AA 12 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

Hosted by Peachland Wellness Ctre. Beginners and newcomers welcome Watch for updates

Peachland Wellness Ctre 3rd Thur of each month Ends June 21st Returns Sept 20th

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,

Community Centre

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

HOLISTIC YOGA 6:45 pm-7:45 pm Community Centre

Continues throught the summer

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

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am,

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

4th Street Place

Boys & Girls Club

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

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

Community Centre

Bargain Bin

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10 - noon, Peachland

Wellness Ctre Continues throught the summer

YOGA (BEGINNERS) 10:30 am, $5 Drop in

50+ Activity Centre

ART CLUB 12 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

LADIES COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm,

Peachland Wellness Ctre Continues through the summer

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

FRIDAYS

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

Boys & Girls Club

SUNDAYS

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

SUNDAY BREAKFAST 8-11 am, Peachland

Wellness Ctre Excluding Long Weekends Last breakfast July 8th Returns Sept 9th

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

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

Church, Westbank

LEGO TIME (ALL AGES) 3-4 pm,

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

Community Centre

Peachland Library

4204 Lake Ave.

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

THE PEACHLAND WALKING CLUB 1 pm, for details visit peachlandtrekkers.ca

SATURDAYS

MEAT DRAW 2-4 pm,

Boys & Girls Club

BINGO 6:45 pm

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT INDOOR WALKING 10 am-12 pm, 8-9 am, Peachland Wellness Ctre

Peachland Wellness Ctre Ends June 27th Returns Sept 11

MEAT DRAW 3-5 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

PEACHLAND UNITED ENERGY FOR WELLNESS CHURCH 1:00-2:30 pm, 9:30 am-3 pm,

CENTRAL OKANAGAN Cousins Park MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7 pm, Peachland Museum LEARN TO FLOW YOGA 5:30-6:30 pm,

THURSDAYS

50+ FITNESS 9:15 am, $5 Drop in. Please bring a mat.

50+ Activity Centre

the Little Schoolhouse

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

50+ Activity Ctre

IRON & SILK 10:45 am, Ends at the end of June Returns in Sept.

50+ Activity Centre

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

50+ FITNESS 9:15 am, $5 Drop in. Please bring a mat.

SUNSHINE SINGERS 1:15 to 2:15 pm,

CLOG DANCING 6-7 pm,

Peachland Canada Day Celebration - On Sunday, July 1. Activities and Entertainment all day at Heritage Park starting at 11 am with Magician Ali K.Zam. Parade at 5 pm, starts at 13th Street & Beach Ave. Heads south on Beach Ave. towards 1st Street. Enjoy the concerts in the park from 6:15-10:30. Fireworks at 10:30 pm at Day Wharf Area.

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

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

PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 9:30 am-3 pm,

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday worship: 2 pm,

Bargain Bin

CARPET BOWLING 10 am, Ends June 26th Returns Sept 8th 50+ Activity Centre

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Meeting at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

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JUNE 29, 2018

FRIDAY JUNE 29 – EVENING ENTERTAINMENT & DANCING

Legion Week continues FRIDAY JUNE 29TH to SUNDAY JULY 1ST

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Visitors welcome anytime! 4407-2nd Street • Peachland BC • 250-767-9404

Summer learning loss!

COMMUNITY

Paying Pringle a visit

RAPHAEL DESJARLAIS

Wishing everyone a blissful

Canada Day!

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY LIBRARIAN Summer learning loss also known as “summer brain drain” or “summer slide”, refers to a student’s loss of academic knowledge and skills over summer break. Summer learning loss is the reason why teachers often spend 4 to 6 weeks of a new school year re-teaching materials that students had learned in the previous grade. Of even greater concern, studies are now finding that summer learning loss is more pronounced in children from lower socio-economic circumstances. On the bright side, students who are able to participate in organized academic activities during the summer months do not, or are less likely to experience learning loss. Luckily, the Peachland Library offers a program that can help alleviate summer slide and it is absolutely free! The Summer Reading Club is for children aged 5-12. Upon registration children get a package containing reading logs and fun stickers to encourage them to keep on reading all summer long. If they complete their reading logs, they earn a handsome medal to mark the achievement, and are eligible for a recognition celebration on August 29th and for entry into a draw for a stupendous Grand Prize Package!

PEACHLANDVIEW.COM

Pet of the Week

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

South Okanagan/Similkameen SPCA

The theme for this year is “Motion Commotion” and there are fun, educational, interactive programs planned for those who are able to come to the Peachland library on Wednesdays at 10 a.m., between July 11 and August 8. The programming includes performers like the Bubble Man Geoff Atkins and Magician Leif David as well as book draws for book prizes and hands on activities making whirly gigs, wind socks, and constructing robotic arms and hands. Visit the Peachland Library or call the branch at 250-767-9111 for registration information.

ARROW LAKE AMBASSADORS PAGEANT – Peachland Ambassador and 2018 BC Highschool Rodeo Princess Shenelle Neyedil, traveled to Arrow Lakes last weekend to represent the District in the ambassador pageant.

RICHARD SMITH

PEACHLAND HISTORIAN On June 27, I laid flowers on the grave of a citizen and United Church minister from Peachland buried in the Second World War at St. Mary’s Church in Bransgore, Hampshire, England, Flying Officer George Pringle, whose name can be found on our cenotaph. His Halifax bomber flying for Coastal Command crashed near here, not far from the English Channel. I also met with other living WWII veterans at the nearby ‘Salute to the Military’ day at Burton, Christchurch, Dorset where the highlight of the day was multiple passes at low level by a Supermarine Spitfire....!

Curated Online Auctions for Art & Collectibles + retail fine art & fourth Meridian vintage sales

Name: Calico Age: 8 Years ID 463075 Cat - Female Domestic Short Hair

Calico

Hi! My name is Calico because the neighbors did not know my name. I was brought into the shelter because my mom passed away. I miss her so much so I am not enjoying shelter life. I love chin rubs and would just love a retirement home where I can show you how sweet I really am. I promise I am worth it!