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Every September – after Ambassadors were the hosts of months of preparation – the the St. Patrick’s Day Dog Panew Peachland Ambassadors rade, which was very successful editor@peachlandview.com get busy right away. After the in its first year.

“That turned out fantastic,” 2017 crowning, the first event The Peachland Wednesday Sept 7 • 11:30Ambassadors am - 12:15 pm are almost ready to crown the by the current ambassadors was she said. “(Community service Cheryl Wiebe was rethe Glow Run at Heritage Park. nextIntro lineuptoofChair local Fitness royalty. chlanddirector) eaChristmas ally helpful connecting us with Leading a upttoPthe Every year, the Ambassador Monday Sept 12 • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm ! like Society coach a new generation season, they worked atitooneverything.” eelves r c e R Intro to Functional Fitness St. Pat’s was a busy day for of young, outstanding citizens. help out at the Christmas Light The team helps to facilitate ma- Up and Breakfast with Santa them. After the parade, the Tuesday Sept 13 • 5:15 - 6:15 pm Ambassadors went over to the jor events around town while events.

The Ambassadors travel Visitor Centre to cut the cake representingZumba the community in a cordial manner at home and across the province – mostly for the unveiling of Gathering Friday Sept 16 • 10:30 - 11:30 am Ambassadors(10-14); and then ticipants and the Ambassador in the summertime – to rep- Peachland’s Past… abroad.

Yoga organizers, Sarsons said it feels Those in the program become the Ambassadors (14-17).

“TheTherapeutic kids will come to you at resent Peachland at pageants Sarsons has been involved with like family after getting familiar the recruitment and some will and parades in other communi- significantly better speakers Mondayshy.

Sept 19But • 6:00by - 7:00the pm time ties. And to take care of some after taking courses with Toast- the program for seven years, with everybody involved. be really Vinyasa Yoga Flow And amid all the travel, there’s they make it to pageant the dif- of the costs, they raised money masters in West Kelowna. And when her granddaughter beto make sure they’re familiar came interested in joining. As a lots of hotels with waterslides, ference is just amazing,” said through a bottle drive.

Tuesday Septco-ordinator 20 • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm “The girls did really well on with the history of Peachland, longtime Peachlander, she’s seen and tons of time spent laughing program Linda Volleyball (drop Sarsons.

“Through all in) the peo- that,” Sarsons said. “They filled Ambassadors take classes with some ambassadors go through at chatting at Tim Hortons.

The debut event isn’t until local historian Richard Smith at the program who she’s known ple they meet as Ambassadors, four vans full of bottles.”

Wednesday Sept 21 • 5:15 pm April 24th, so there’s still time since they were babies.

More recently, the Peachland the museum. they just blossom.”

Spin, Core & Stretch “It’s really amazing to see for more Ambassador candidates Keep an eye out for the Amto come forward. The program is bassadors this weekend over at them grow.”

Wednesday Sept 21 • 6:30 - 7:00 pm Anybody who might want the fortunate to have numerous lothe Easter Egg Hunt at the Boys and Girls Club. And on April 14, help of the Ambassadors at their cal businesses willing to become Spin Blast they’ll be at the Rubber Ducky event can simply make a request sponsors. As a show of thanks, Thursday Sept 22 • 5:30 - 6:30 pm Race. Then on May 20, they’re through Sarsons. There’s no cost the Ambassadors present their going to be on location at World to hire them, but they always ap- sponsor with a homemade cake – Total Body Blast Circuit preciate a good meal while on and the dessert dishes look quite of Wheels.

Thursday Sept 22 • 5:30 - 6:30 pm snazzy thanks to the cake decoThe Ambassadors chalked up duty.

There are safety protocols in rating course they undergo. their storytelling skills with a Vinyasa Yoga Flow FILE PHOTO Anybody who knows a local which chaperone creative course, and Peachland even place, THEwriting SECOND ANNUAL Family Glow means Run willabe hosted by the district’s recreation department this youngster who be according interestis alwaysstarts, present wherever Thursday Sept 22 • 6:30 - 7:15 pm had their published in when the registration Sept.stories 23 at 6:30 p.m. That’s the three-km andthe five-km runs kick off at might 7:30 p.m., or to book Ambassadors are.

Peachland View.Cheryl Wiebe, who assures to director us there will be plenty of activities ed, in addition to thethe run,Ambassadors including face Kindermusik at a including community event, contact across frequent, There are and three the whichTravel painting thelevels photo to booth, last year was B.C. a hit is amongs participants Erin Chadwick, Jaxon through and many familiar facesis always program depending age: The Stratton, Addison on Chadwick and Heather Stratton.

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VIEW STAFF The fellow who (allegedly) robbed a bunch of banks in December got nabbed.

After a burglary at the BMO in West Kelowna on Dec. 9, the RCMP released images from the bank’s surveillance cameras, which were published in the Dec. 15 edition of the Peachland View.

Those photos seem to have helped out with the detective work.

“Continued investigative efforts led to the

suspect being identified and arrested on March 20th without incident.”

The accused is a 26-year-old man from Kelowna. He’s been released under strict conditions and is expected to appear in court at a later date.

He was connected to two other bank robberies in West Kelowna, on Dec. 12 and Dec. 15.

“Thanks to tips from the public, our investigators were provided with solid leads to a possible identity for their robbery suspect,” said Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey.

Muscling money out of the feds VIEW STAFF The local Member of Parliament doesn’t feel like enough is being done to protect B.C.’s lakes from invasive muscle species, and he’s holding the government’s feet to the flames.

MP Dan Albas, along with his colleague MP Mel Arnold, has increased pressure on the federal government to help prevent invasive zebra and quagga mussels from taking over the waters of British Columbia.

Last week, during an appearance by federal fisheries minister Dominic LeBlanc at the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, Arnold held the minister to his promise of “new DFO resources” for aquatic invasive species (AIS) activities in British Columbia.

LeBlanc said he had recently spoken with the Government of BC, but “we haven’t allocated the funding for this year.”

“The Minister has stated more resources will be provided to DFO; however, DFO does not have a significant presence or many resources

in the Okanagan,” said Albas. “Why is the Okanagan being denied assistance in preventing AIS while other regions of the country receive tens of millions of dollars in support?

The Minister needs to partner with local organizations that have assets in the Okanagan.”

During the same question period, Arnold also complained about the ability of western provinces and the territories to access federal funding for aquatic invasive species (AIS) prevention activities. Arnold cited reports from the Minister’s own department that acknowledge the department’s AIS program is currently restricted from “achieving an impact beyond the Great Lakes.”

“An introduction of zebra or quagga mussels or other invasive species to our region would have devastating consequences and yet this government continues to drag its feet in providing resources to fight invasive species,” concluded Arnold.

“There are proven preventative measures available and we will continue to use every opportunity we have to win federal support for AIS prevention in BC.”

Speculation tax is in VIEW STAFF Despite a little back-pedalling by the provincial government, vacation properties in affluent cities will be paying higher taxes in B.C. Tough love for the City of Kelowna, where council lobbied the province for a special exemption. Some exemptions were made but not for Kelowna.

In a letter to the province, Mayor Colin Basran argued that the speculation tax is “unlikely to address speculation,” and will have a negative impact on the local economy.

The BCNDP subscribes to a different ideology though: they’re trying to alleviate the high cost of housing by taxing properties in overheated housing markets that sit empty for much of the year.

“For too long, this housing crisis was allowed to escalate, and it has hurt working families, renters, students, seniors and others around the province,” said Finance Minister Carole James.

“With this new tax, we’re targeting speculation in the housing market and freeing up vacant housing to be homes for British Columbians.”

The province is reminding everybody to be ready to run for the hills.

Just in case of surprises like an earthquake, flood, wildfire or an extended power outage.

“Personal preparedness plays a critical role in determining to what extent we’ll be able to respond to, and recover from, emergencies,” said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. “Until now, however, we haven’t had much reliable data to quantify our collective level of readiness. These survey findings will help focus our public-education campaigns and allow us to set a baseline from which we can measure progress going forward.”

The location of Peachland – in the Interior and away from the coast – makes it much more susceptible to floods and wildfires than earthquakes and tsunamis, so plan accordingly.

A survey found that “personal laziness” and “apathy” were the

major excuses for people who don’t have an emergency plan, and only 13 per cent of British Columbians have completed one.

Each family should have enough emergency supplies to last for at least three days. That should include four litres of water per person per day; cash in small bills; a battery-powered or hand-crank radio; a whistle, and a dust mask.

“Unfortunately, an actual emergency is the wake-up call for far too many of us. By then, it’s too late,” said Jennifer Rice, Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness.

The survey found that less than one-half of the population in the Southern Interior believe they are covered for wildfires. Many other respondents said they don’t fully understand their coverage. Renters, low-income households and younger British Columbians are less likely to have an emergency plan or supplies.

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IMPORTANT LETTER TO ALL LICENSED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS IN BC On behalf of our two organizations, the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC (CCCABC) and the Early Childhood Educators of BC (ECEBC), we are writing to you at an important time in the evolution of quality, affordable, accessible and inclusive child care in BC. Like you, we celebrate the historic child care investment in BC Budget 2018, and government’s commitment to build a quality, universal child care system. We will also hold government accountable for achieving their rst steps - reducing parent fees, through the new Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative, investing in the ECE workforce, and adding licensed spaces. These actions are essential to turning the corner on the current child care chaos across BC. And we must turn the corner, because today’s child care chaos is risky for everyone – children, parents, educators and child care providers. Despite your hard work, it’s not possible to provide high quality child care that’s also affordable for families. Your main source of revenue is parent fees, yet quality programming requires that well-educated, fairly-paid ECEs are your main expenditure.

Clearly, the status quo is not acceptable – children need quality environments, parents need affordable fees, educators need fair wages, and providers need to move away from a model that relies on high parent fees and/or low ECE wages to survive.

The new child care funding is essential to lling the gap between quality and affordability. Among wealthy countries, Canada has the lowest public investment in child care. Before Budget 2018, BC spent far less per licensed space than the weak Canadian average. Only New Brunswick spent less than BC. To improve quality and affordability, new funding must also be accountable for raising ECE wages and lowering parent fees. The most effective way to achieve these public goals is to increase operating funding provided directly to providers, with accountability. This approach – direct funding to providers, tied to ECE wages and parent fees – is already underway in many Canadian provinces.

We’re pleased to see that government is inviting all licensed providers to participate in this new system rather than undermining their hard work by directing new public funding towards the introduction of junior kindergarten, as some suggest. Government’s approach is consistent with our recommendation to build on the valued child care services that have been created and nurtured in communities.

Specically, to start improving child care quality and affordability promptly in BC, we urge: (1) the BC government to increase ECE wages in 2018 - while government is creating a workforce development strategy that addresses compensation, a top priority for our organizations is to advance a wage increase for ECEs in 2018.

This wage lift should be delivered through an increase in funding provided directly to providers, with accountability.

(2) licensed child care providers to opt-in to the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative – as government continues to provide additional information and resolve questions, providers are seeing the benets for families and for their programs.

When child care is affordable, everyone benets.

We encourage all of you to opt-in to the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative, and share your wisdom, skills and experience as we work together to build a quality, universal child care system in BC. Sincerely, Susan Harney, Chairperson Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC Early Childhood Educator and Private Operator (retired)

Charlene Gray, President Early Childhood Educators of BC Early Childhood Educator and Senior Manager, Non-prot Organization

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Pipeline opponents fueled by foreign interests Dear editor: The current protest by a few hundred people over the Kinder Morgan Pipeline is fueled by myths, misinformation and “Fake News” generated by dissidents often funded by organizations like the Tide, Clinton, Rockefeller Foundations; or countries like USA, Saudi Arabia and Russia whose agenda is to keep Canadian Oil out of world markets for the benefit of the U.S., Russian and Saudi oil industries.

Remember the world forecasts all show oil sales rising for the next 30 years despite alternative energy sources being installed at fast rates.

Canada needs to continue to be part of that economic opportunity as world populations grow by two billion people during this period.

The risk of major oil spills and risk to Whales by an increase of less than 5 per cent in ship movements is a red herring in the protest against the Pipeline. The myth that Diluted Bitumen will create more greenhouse gasses has been debunked as the Carbon emissions are offset by Federal and provincial carbon limits and pricing programs as Canadian oil would only be displacing repressive regimes’ production in the Middle East, South America, and Russia and so it has no net world-wide increase

in CO2 emissions; this is another fake news myth used by the dissidents working to restrict Canadian opportunity to share in worldwide economic demand by growing populations.

For the pipeline to meet the stringent laws of Canada (among the strictest in the world) and the excruciatingly long and arduous process to get the National Energy Board, and both the Conservative and Liberal Governments individual approval has taken several years and over a Billion Dollars to accomplish.

The marine response regime set in place will be able to clean any diluted bitumen spill just as effectively as any crude oil spill.

That response process is federally regulated and considered world class and is predominantly centred in the lower mainland shipping lanes.

There is no comparable response group to cover a rail disaster which is presently the way much of the diluted bitumen is arriving at the coast.

Imagine such a spill in the Frazer Canyon, or in the spiral tunnels of the Rogers Pass!

The Lower Mainland now sees the cost of gasoline rising at alarming rates as US imported production is curtailed. The dissidents would have us believe it is the best for everyone by stalling the pipeline as long as pos-

sible until it is cancelled.

Yet that option means that all those who wish to travel, move products to market, or build a home will pay more and more in BC while the rest of the world continues to industrialize, drive and fly with lower cost fuels.

This is giving all facets of their economies an edge over the policies espoused by the dissidents currently working to stifle Canada’s growth, economy and the potential to grow the middle class. These policies will make the growing class of Canadians below the poverty line move faster than ever before; it will be the end of Canada’s world class economy and financial strength.

If Alberta does curtail existing Oil shipments to BC refineries you will have to buy even more jet fuel and gasoline from the US West Coast refineries, which will hold BC up for ransom as a captive market! Remember as sole foreign buyer of Western Canadian Crude Oil our “friends” in the USA discount it by 20 to 30 per cent from global prices just because there is no competition.

Enough posturing Mr. Horgan and Mr. Trudeau, it is time to allow the thoroughly examined, dissected, compromised and legally approved pipeline to be built!

Doug Waines West Kelowna

Hunting is not a sport Dear editor: Regarding a photo of Steve Ecklund proudly displaying the corpse of a magnificent cougar, I was horrified and distressed over this cougar’s death (Kelowna Daily Courier, Jan. 8).

By saying nothing, I would be missing a chance to try to ease pain in a suffering world where wildlife always loses; first their domain, next their sanctuary, then food sources and finally even their lives.

It was a crime against all of us to lose this magnificent cougar. It was carrying the genes of the finest and fittest.

I am disgusted that this killing is called sport. There is no sport in hunting. The foremost rules in sport are fairness, equality and consent. On the animal’s side there are none of the above.

Does that sound like a fair competition, being chased by a privileged, and superior, bully with every high-tech hunting tool, plus expensive trained cougar hounds to break a path in the snow for the hunter and to tree the exhausted cougar?

The poor victim is often starving and possibly pregnant and now it is going to die. The dogs have treed the cat and the dogs keep up their incessant baying until our brave hero shows up to aim and pull the trigger.

So if this is sport, where is the risk to the hunter?

Is that called hunting or is it called murder?

Some hunters claim that killing is their right and a personal choice. What about

conscience?

Does it not have a higher priority over rights and choice?

Does the hunter know his pleasure inflicts pain on other beings?

If so how can that continue to be a pleasure?

The definition of a sadist is one who derives pleasure from inflicting pain or watching others suffer.

It is estimated that for every animal a hunter kills, at least two wounded animals die slowly and painfully from their wounds, infection, or starvation.

They should be ashamed at allowing their base feelings to override any sense of right or wrong to living creatures.

Hunters say they select and kill only the old animals that were going to die of starvation during the winter anyway.

The magnificent cougar that was chased by dogs and then shot for the pleasure of Steve Ecklund was not old or sick.

These men really don’t want the animal, they just want photos with its dead body (with them of course rejoicing beside it) to satisfy their egos.

That is easy to see by the proud and jubilant look on their faces. The bigger the trophy the happier they are and it is implied that there was a battle of wits and cunning.

Give me a break, who is going to fall for that. Real men protect the innocent, here we have the opposite.

Joellen Broughton Kelowna

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Great to have bank in town

From the Mayor’s Desk: Onwards and upwards!

Dear editor: When Valley First left Peachland in 2014, it was a blow to our community. Peachland staff and our Council worked hard to encourage a bank to open a branch here. So when VantageOne arrived, we could all be proud that once again Peachland has a bank. Recently I opened an account with VantageOne and I found the staff to be very helpful. It is very convenient that they are open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

I am not a big fan of drive-through facilities but when I opened my account Lenka explained to me that a drive-through operates just as well as a walkthrough. I have used the “walk-through” a few times and it works really well. It is so much easier to deposit a cheque here than having to drive to West Kelowna. I was quite surprised that the bank machine is more sophisticated than the one I have been using at one of the “big” banks.

You don’t have to type the deposit cheque amount, the machine reads it and tells you.

VantageOne are certainly current with bank technology.

They won’t make a lot of money from my account, but I hope when people are looking for a mortgage or a loan, that they consider using VantageOne. They are committed to being with us for the long-term. Now it’s our chance to say thank you by becoming members.

They even have a small meeting room available for us to use.

Eric Hall Peachland

Dear Peachlanders: Good things are underway in our community!

You’ve probably noticed the seniors housing building going up at a rapid speed. While it is a few months behind schedule, due to the extended winter weather, it is well on its way to providing 74 rental units for our valued senior community.

Those people age 55 or older, or with disabilities, can apply.

It is expected to open in early 2019. Rental applications will be available starting April 6th through to early August. You can pick them up at the District office or the Wellness Centre on 5th Street. However, they must all be dropped off at the Wellness Centre where each one will be reviewed.

Don’t worry if you don’t hear back right away.

We expect the process to take several weeks, maybe longer. There will be a lot of applications to sift through.

We also received tremendous news recently – a $4.9 million grant for the Trepanier Interconnect. This will cover the cost to connect Trepanier Creek water users to the new water treatment plant from its first day of operation.

So instead of having to long term borrow over $9 million, that number is cut by more than half.

We are incredibly fortunate to have received two significant grants over the last year -- the first one being a $6.9 million grant toward the cost of building the treatment plant, and now this second grant that is expected to fully cover the Trepanier Interconnect.

Just to go over the numbers... the cost of the treatment plant is approximately $18.8 million.

Add to that the $4.9 million Trepanier Interconnect, for a total of $23.7 million. Subtract from that our two grants that total $11.8 million, as well as the $7.6 million that has been saved up in Reserves for the treatment plant, and we are left with about $4.3 million for long term borrowing.

(The payments for that loan will be covered by

existing parcel taxes, and not by increasing property taxes.)

We certainly owe a special “Thank you” to our MP Dan Albas and MLA Dan Ashton for their continued support and advocacy on our behalf to the higher levels of government, for this and other local projects.

On another subject, don’t forget that Civic Awards night is coming up on May 4th. “May the fourth be with you!” It is expected to be another fun and entertaining event as the District of Peachland recognizes members of the community who contribute to, and help to make, our community the amazing place it is.

This will be the first year the Mayor’s Task Force on Climate Change will present a special Green Citizen award.

I hope to see you there!

More good news … we are also paving the large Second Street gravel parking lot behind the Edgewater. We hope to have it done by the May long weekend. Not only will it be paved, but also painted with lines that will better delineate parking spots, in order to stop the haphazard parking and increase the number of parking spaces.

There will also be improved lighting, a loading space for delivery trucks (that will hopefully reduce the number of times the alley way “Waldo Way” is blocked), and I’m am thrilled that we will also have an electric vehicle EV Charging Station with two outlets.

Lastly, I’d like to let you know about two special events I’ve attended in recent days.

Our Peachland Council and Westbank First Nation Council got together for a special “Community to Community Forum” last week. These province-wide C2C forums are a joint initiative of the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) and the First Nations Summit (FNS).

They bring together First Nations and local governments to discuss common goals and opportunities for joint action. So far more than 600 C2C Forums have been held in communities across the province.

The joint meetings are a great way to building relationships, understanding, trust, and better communication. Both Peachland’s and WFN’s Councils will be discussing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between our two communities at upcoming Council meetings. Once that is done, we will get together with each other again for a formal signing.

I also attended a day long Okanagan Nation Alliance Syilx Water Forum “Connecting to the Land” last Thursday. We toured around the Central Okanagan, stopping at Mission Creek in Kelowna, Hardy Falls in Peachland, the En’owkin Centre in Penticton, the Fish Hatchery, Penticton Oxbow Restoration project, and Residential School Memorial.

All along the way were fortunate to have knowledge keepers share the history and ceremonies of their people at the various locations. It was a very enlightening experience. One of the poignant messages: “Water is our connection, water is our reflection, water is what helps us continue on.”

Until next time…

Best regards, Mayor Cindy Fortin

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For more up-to-date information on where sweeping will be occurring on a given day, please check our website at www.peachland.ca or on the District of Peachland – Operations Department Facebook page.

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Ashamed and powerless Dear editor: Who decides how or when to limit the Freedom of Speech?

Is it a Mayor and Council, is it the Chamber of Commerce, is it the media (newspaper,

TV, internet, radio) or is it an individual who is trying to take advantage of an already fragile administration and co-horts?

The idea of limiting a citizen’s freedom of speech is highly offensive and seen as an

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The Canadian Charter states: Everyone has the freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media communications.

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Cheers &Jeers Cheers to Roseanne coming back to TV for a 10th season

Cheers to the Peachland Ambassadors for hosting the St. Pat’s Day Jeers to Mark Zuckerberg for allowDog Parade ing Facebook to get so misused Cheers to the Rotary Club of Cheers to the Peachland SportsPeachland for tidying up our lovely man’s Association for a most excellent beaches banquet last Saturday

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pursue an action to edit letters to the media is certainly undermining the intelligence of Peachland TAXPAYERS. A quote from Global News, February 11, 2018, “Journalism is to expose the truth.”

Thanks to a forward thinking mayor and council, the OCP was amended to allow for the PeachTree development, which had already been approved. It was all done above board and legally.

Contrary to what many FOBA people have said, the OCP was NOT GUTTED. Only a few words were changed.

As usual, an incorrect statement

by FOBA Rob M. Taylor, really, a “Police state”?

You would know if we really lived in one. Let me address some of your points.

1. It was not an illegal decision to approve the PeachTree development. As the OCP is a fluid document which can be changed by an amendment and has been over 20 times over the years. The document isn’t necessarily a reflection of the community’s desires since only a few people had input many years ago.

2. The RCMP were called into the council meeting, as your groups refused to obey the request of the fire

chief and fire regulations.

3. Just because your group didn’t get its way, doesn’t mean that our Mayor and council weren’t listening. Your 300-or-so members aren’t the ones running Peachland.

4. When someone is proposing to burn the Mayor’s house down, most people under those conditions would call the RCMP to investigate. I, like many people wouldn’t classify this as only an insult, especially after we find out that the person responsible for it is a family friend of your spokesman, Mr. Brophy.

5. Seventy-five per cent taxpayers? Not even remotely correct.

6. Our local government isn’t out of control, they’re doing exactly what the majority of Peachlanders elected them to do.

7. “After months of not being heard” Excuse me but for the last five or six months, Peachland View has published anywhere from two to nine letters from your FOBA group. I think you’ve been heard!

Derek Bunce Peachland

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Mr. Coyote, having killed all the chickens, now wants to appoint a committee of well-known coyotes to rule on the damages (to his reputation).

Ogopogo, who dislikes high

buildings, decides to flood everything and let them start again.

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COMMUNITY

Caught creeping on camera VIEW STAFF It’s a little discomforting when a stranger wanders up to the front door in the middle of the night.

That’s what happened earlier this month at the local home of Melanie Dudley and Ian Shemanski, who captured a man approaching their home between 3:45 and 4 a.m.

A car with squeaky brakes parked on their driveway for a minute, dropped somebody off and then drove away.

“This person then approached the house very casually – not towards the front door directly, but rather walking towards the front window,” said Dudley. “He stopped and then casually turned and walked away until he believed he was in shadows and then ran away towards the neighbours and road.”

Dudley suspects the man decided to change course after spotting the cameras on her property.

Although they contacted the RCMP about the latest incident, Shemanski said suspicious activity has been captured on their security cameras in the past that went unreported.

“If nothing is getting reported they might just say all is okay,” he said. “I reported it this

time cause of all the things I’ve been seeing on the Peachland Neighbours Facebook page.”

“The unfortunate part is the officer tried to assure us that Peachland was a quiet front for suspicious activity and break-ins!?! I corrected that notion based on what we’ve been seeing here, but he seemed unaware of any issues.”

Al Blessin from the Peachland Community Policing is part of the team that goes on security patrols around the District, and he said if anybody notices similar activity to always report it to the West Kelowna RCMP. The RCMP did not respond to a request for comment.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

SEASONAL BYLAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES

The District of Peachland is seeking the service of a Bylaw Enforcement Officer to serve under contract to the municipality on a seasonal basis from May 15th to September 30th each year for a term of up to five years.

The contract will require the provision of specified bylaw enforcement services as outlined in the “District of Peachland Contract Requirements for the Provision of Seasonal Bylaw Enforcement Services”.

Interested proponents may obtain a copy of the Proposal Specifications and the Contract Requirements from either the District of Peachland website at www.peachland.ca/ bids or at the District of Peachland Office, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays.

Sealed proposal submissions must be submitted no later than 2:00 PM, Friday, April 20, 2018 to: the District of Peachland 5806 Beach Avenue Peachland BC V0H 1X7

TOONIE TOSS – The Community Centre was packed on Saturday night for the Peachland Sportsmans Association’s annual banquet. A Toonie Toss was one of the numerous fundraising games that were played throughout the evening.

Apply for Affordable Housing Applications will be available starting April 6th, 2018 for the seniors’ affordable rental housing project, known as The Residences on 6th in Peachland. Application forms will be available at: District of Peachland 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland Peachland Wellness Centre 4426 – 5th Street, Peachland On line at www.peachland.ca/sss Completed applications will be accepted at both the District of Peachland Office and the Peachland Wellness Centre. They can also be emailed to wellnesscentre@shaw.ca.

Applications will be reviewed and rated in August by an appointed selection committee. The units are designated for seniors (55+) and persons with disabilities with low to moderate incomes. Priority will be given to applicants based on need. Peachland residents, and residents who have moved away and are looking to return may be considered for prioritization subject to ability to achieve unit occupancy requirements. Please note this is NOT a ‘first come – first served’ process.

The Peachland Wellness Centre is assisting the Peachland Seniors’ Support Society in distributing and collecting application forms. The Wellness Centre also has a staff person available to assist anyone who needs help in completing the application forms.

Further information or assistance to complete the application forms can be obtained by contacting the Peachland Wellness Centre at 250-7670141. Information is available on line at www.peachland.ca/sss.

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OPINION

Growing the PWC team

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PEACHLAND WELLNESS CENTRE The Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC) is very pleased to welcome Jacqui Nuttall to the team of staff. Jacqui will be working together as a Services Co-ordinator in a job share position with Teri Pentland.

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Thanks to the Province of BC, PWC received funds through the gaming initiative to increase the part time hours of the Service Co-ordinator position to full-time. By sharing this position, the community benefits from the amazing skills and talents they both bring.

Jacqui was born and raised in the Vancouver area and retired to Peachland with her husband in 2017. They have three grown children and one grandchild.

Jacqui has a background in nursing with a focus on seniors. She became involved with PWC as a volunteer shortly after moving to Peachland. She says “I love the caring atmosphere and community support it has to offer. I am very excited to now be part of the wonderful staff here at the Wellness Centre1” PWC is very excited as well! Teri will be in primarily Mondays and Tuesdays and Jacqui Thursdays and Fridays, they will alternate Wednesdays.

Please stop in (4426 5th Street) or call (250-767-0141) for an appointment to meet either Jacqui or Teri during regular PWC hours, Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Peachland

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“Let Us Worship Together”

Easter Services

March 29, MAUNDY THURSDAY, Service: 7 pm March 30, GOOD FRIDAY Service: 10:30 am April 1, EASTER SUNDAY Service: 8 am Sonrise Service with Easter breakfast & Easter basket Hunt at the Gellatly Nut Farm, in case of rain please meet at Grace Lutheran Church 10:30 am Traditional Service of Holy Communion

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Local Events and Activities

MARCH 29 , 2018

Send the information for your Peachland event to admin@peachlandview.com

The Peachland Wellness Centre - is hosting the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, February 26 to April 30—each week from 1 to 3 pm on a first come first served basis except monday holidays. No taxes with property or business can be done through this program.

50+ Centre - BINGO - Thursday’s 6:45 pm, doors open at 5:30 pm. Classes cancelled Friday, March 30th and Monday April 2nd. LINE DANCING - new class begins Tuesday, April 3rd, 7 pm, $4 drop in. VARIETY SINGERS CONCERT - Sunday, April 15th, 2 pm. POTLUCK - Friday, April 27th, 6 pm. T

Beginner Birding Workshops - Okanagan Crush Pad in Summerland on Sunday, April 8 from 10 am to 1 pm. Info includes a backgrounder on bird anatomy and how to get started with identifying birds. While the workshop is free, space is limited. Register at www.osstewardship.ca/calendar.

Please call 250-767-0141 if you have questions.

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Contact Lia McKinnon; info@osstewardship.ca; 250-770-1467

The Peachland Wellness Centre, Tai Chi for Wellness program - Thursdays 9:30 am, March 1 - June 28, at the

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 69 (Maureen/Ruth). Practices up to 24 moves. Participants execute the form according to their abilities. $2.00 drop in fee.

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 Centre PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 11 am - 1 pm, Community Centre TAI CHI: noon, 50+ Activity Centre by donation MEDITATION GROUP 11:30 am-12:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre NEEDLE ARTS/ QUILTING 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 1:00-3:00 pm, Community Centre 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 FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th Street Place MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE 9:30 am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 10:00-noon, Community Centre CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Ctre THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10-11 am, Community Centre BABY FRIENDLY CAFÉ Every 2nd & last Tues 11:00 am - 12:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre AA 12-1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1:00-3:00 pm, Community Centre MAHJONG 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Community Centre. 10 am - 2pm. Organic seeds/bedding plants, seed swap table. Master gardeners onsite. Honey, juice and many more local agricultural products. Peachland Bat Guano too! Free parking and workshops. Supporting Seeds of Diversity/Naramata Farmers Market.

BEGINNER’S UKELELE 1:30-3:00 pm, 50+ Activity Centre YOUTH DROP IN 3:30-8 pm, Peachland Youth Centre, Grades 7+ BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DROPIN & OPEN GYM (ages 9-12) 3-8 pm, Pick up available at Peachland Elementary School HI-LO DANCE AEROBIC 4:30 -5:30 pm, 4th Street Place PICKLEBALL DROP IN (ALL LEVELS) 5:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre

WEDNESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre YOGA (BASIC BEGINNERS) 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; 2nd & 4th Wed Peachland Wellness Centre.

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 10 am to 11:30 am Peachland Wellness Centre to register: 250767-0141

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Truly Beloved Opera Classics - April 8-April 29 at 4:30 pm curated music arts culture showcase with organic homemade culinary delights – Ad Lib Art Gallery RSVP – Tickets $45 or $15.00 per session call Claudia 250-768-1404.

Please note that this is an ongoing program commencing April 8 but running Sundays ‘til April 29th.

PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 9:30 am-3 pm, Bargain Bin TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 9:30 am, Hosted

by The Peachland Wellness Centre at the new location (Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69). Beginners and newcomers welcome BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10 am-12 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre.

IRON & SILK 10:45 am, 50+ Activity Centre ROTARY CLUB OF PEACHLAND 12-1:30 pm, Gasthaus Restaurant.

Everyone welcome AA 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre ENERGY FOR WELLNESS 3rd Thur of each month 1:00-2:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1:00-3:00 pm, Community Centre UKULELE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre MEAT DRAW 4-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB HEALTHY TEENS (ages 13+) 4-7 pm LEARN TO FLOW YOGA 5:30-6:30 pm, Community Centre PICKLEBALL DROP IN (ALL LEVELS) 5:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre YOGA ROULETTE THURSDAYS 6:45 pm-7:45 pm Community Centre FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, BINGO 6:45 pm Community Centre (doors open 5:30 pm), YOGA (FOUNDATIONS) 50+ Activity Centre 8am, 50+ Activity Centre COFFEE GROUP 10:30 am, every 2nd & 4th Wed 50+ Activity Centre Drop-ins Welcome PICKLEBALL DROP IN (3.0+) 11:00 am-1:00 pm, Community Centre PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1:00-3:00 pm, Community Centre SUNSHINE SINGERS 1:15 to 2:15 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre CHESS 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DINNER NIGHT (ages 9-12) 4-7:30 pm SPIN, CORE, STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre WRITERS UNBLOCKED First Wed of the Month, 6:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre CLOG DANCING 6-7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm, at the Little Schoolhouse LIONS DEN MEETING 7 pm, 2nd & 4th Wed of the month 4440 5th St. Contact: Gary 250-767-3491 CENT. OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GRP 7 pm, Peachland Museum

FRIDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre 50+ FITNESS 9:15 am, 50+ Activity Centre FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th Street Place CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 10 am-noon, Community Centre PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 9:30 am-3 pm, Bargain Bin MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10 - noon, Peachland Wellness Centre YOGA (BEGINNERS) 10:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre ART CLUB 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre LADIES COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1:00-3:00 pm, Community Centre CANASTA 1:00 pm 50+ Activity Centre LEGO TIME 3-4 pm, all ages, Peachland Library BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DROP IN (ages 9-12) 4-8 pm

SATURDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 9:30 am-3 pm, Bargain Bin

CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Centre MEAT DRAW 3-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Drop In (6-12 yrs) 1-4 pm, Youth Zone (ages 13+) 4 - 8 pm

SUNDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre SUNDAY BREAKFAST 8-11 am, Peachland Wellness. Except Long Weekends PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10 am, United Church ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP 10 am, St. Margaret’s Church EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 10 am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 am, fellowship 11:30 am, 4204 Lake Ave. THE PEACHLAND WALKING CLUB 1 pm, for details visit peachlandtrekkers.ca UKELELE 1: 15 pm.

50+ Activity Centre MEAT DRAW 2-4 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday worship at 2 pm, Meeting at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

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COMMUNITY

MARCH BUSINESS SOCIAL – The mixer was hosted by Winelicious Tours and Back Door Winery in the Peachland Chamber of Commerce’s

HAPPY CAMPERS –

Silver Lake Kids Camp is up $840 thanks to the 2018 Shepherd’s Pie Contest. It was an extremely close race – decided by just one vote – and in the end, diners at the Blind Angler chose Chef Keith Thom as the Shepherd’s Pie champ. Thom had to update his secret ingredient after Chef Leigh Faust defeated him in the 2017 contest.

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Fall Fair sowing the seeds for its 99th year

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PEACHLAND FALL FAIR The 99th Peachland Fall Fair is on September 8 and 9, 2018 – this will be a very exciting year as we lead up to our 100th Fall Fair! Our theme this year is “Our Fair is Fine at 99 – Come Present Your Finest” We encourage participation by all – any age group - to put forth your finest work. All of our different sections have an opportunity for you to present your finest work – whether it be flowers; vegetables or fruit you have grown; baking and preserving; creating handicrafts, sewing or needlework; photography or flower arranging – we want you to share what you do and enter your items into the Fall Fair.

There are many ribbons and prizes to be won and you never know – your finest may just be the finest at the Fair!

Adult exhibitor tags are only 50 cents per item entered and 25 cents for Junior cate-

gories. Every resident in British Columbia is eligible to compete in all categories as long as you have grown or made the items entered yourself.

Even if you do not have items to enter, you can still be involved with the Fall Fair as volunteers are always needed and welcomed.

So let’s show everyone how fine our fair is by showing us your finest!

We can’t wait to see you at the Fair!

SWING, LATIN, COUNTRY, & BALLROOM

BRIAN UDAL

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Remembering the Sacrifice.

Rejoicing in the Miracle.

HOLY WEEK AND

EASTER 2018

at Grace Lutheran Church MARCH 29th MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE 7:00 PM Remember the Institution of Holy Communion, We receive Holy Communion

MARCH 30th GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE 10:30 AM We remember the Passion of Christ

APRIL 1st EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE

8:00 a.m. Sonrise Service with Easter Breakfast & an Easter basket hunt at the Gellatly Nut Farm,

in case of rain please meet at Grace Lutheran Church

10:30 a.m. Traditional Service We celebrate Christ’s Resurrection, We receive Holy Communion

For the Children!

GLC Vacation Bible School July 16, 17, 18, 19, & 20, 2018

9am - noon | Ages 3 and up | Cost: FREE

Activities include Bible lessons, drama, music, art, outdoor activities, healthy snacks.

Volunteer help welcomed

Grace Lutheran Church 1162 Hudson Road, West Kelowna, BC

250.769.5685

www.gracelutherankelowna.com

Pastor: Ed Skutshek & David Wunderlich Chairman: Herbert Heise

A member congregation of CALC and LCMC

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