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The weather and the vehicles were amazing!

Kelly and Jen selected the Royal Tour Car, a 1951 Cadillac owned by Jim Carpenter from Peachland, as the Johnston Meier “Chick’s Pick” award.

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MAY 25, 2018

NEWS

Highlights from a brief council meeting

Coaster campaign targeting loud pipes

Election Procedure Bylaw No. 2235 And Mail Ballot Procedure Bylaw No. 2236

Council adopted the Election Procedure Bylaw No. 2235, and Mail Ballot Procedure Bylaw No. 2236. These Bylaws were updated to accommodate changes in processes due to the Local Government Election date being changed to the third Saturday in October (October 20, 2018).

Wibit Water - Land Use Encroachment Fee 2018

Council approved a 2.2 per cent (Consumer Price Index) increase in the WIBIT Water-Land Use Encroachment fee for 2018. The increase will amount to approximately $44 more than last year. District CAO Elsie Lemke doesn’t believe the increase will deter the owners from wanting to operate in Peachland. Coun. Mario Vucinovic said the water park was a great addition to Peachland. The vote was 6-0 with Coun. Terry Condon absent.

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Loud engines don’t bode well in the heart of Peachland so the District is asking bikers nicely - dial down the obnoxiousness. “When people start up, motorcycles are going to make noise,” Mayor Cindy Fortin acknowledges. “They just typically do because they have to rev up to keep it going. But what they don’t have to do is gun it out of town. There’s a lot of showmanship and posturing that goes on – in cars and motorcycles – and we have a pretty high threshold for them. It’s just the people that like to showoff and are extremely loud on purpose to let everybody else know that they’re cool. Those ones are the people we have trouble with.” Now, as a friendly reminder that most people prefer tranquility over having their conversation interrupted by an exhaust pipe, drinkers might notice some cool new slogans under their beverages as part of a new coaster campaign. “Real rebels know when to pipe down,” declares the new coasters. Around the perimeter are the words ‘hospitality,’ tranquility,’ and ‘Peachland on the Lake.’ The campaign is not being driven by out-of-touch politicians who have no appreciation for biker culture. To make that point during

the announcement last Friday, a leather-clad Fortin rolled up to the press conference on a big mean motorcycle. “The open air … there’s nothing like it,” she said. Motorcyclists are a valuable part of the local economy, Fortin says, and the coasters are simply asking them to pipe down and be respectful. “I came down on the bike to say this isn’t a campaign against motorcyclists.” However, excessive noise has been an issue in Peachland for “a number of years,” she said. There are already rules against excessive noise through the Motor Vehicle Act, though they’re rarely enforced. However, bigger cities are starting to crack down – Edmonton, Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Bathurst, Saint John, St. John’s, and Kelowna have all begun curbing the behaviour of loud motorcyclists.

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MAY 25, 2018

Papa Thom

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Keith ‘Papa’ Thom threw his name in the hat for Mayor of Peachland. Before he was first elected to council in 2014, he made his political ambitions known at an all candidates forum that same year. “I am running for Mayor,” he told a local audience four years ago, leaving them in suspense for a moment. “But not until 2018. Right now I’m running for council.” Thom was voted onto council with 1,175 votes – the second highest among the six elects. If his mayoral bid is successful, he plans to foster “a council culture that is both thoughtful and progressive.” He said it’s important for the local government to win back the trust from the public, admitting the current council could have done a better job communicating some of their priorities. “I believe one of the duties of the Mayor is to be supportive of councillors by providing sufficient information locally, regionally, and provincially in order to help them make concise, educated decisions around the council table,” he said in a press release. “Another trait critical to the Mayor’s position is to ensure all councillors have the unfettered opportunity to participate fully in all meetings.” Thom is also promising an open door policy for meetings – “not only with any and all staff or councillors, but also with members of the public.” As for the common sentiment that there isn’t much for young families to do in Peachland, Thom plans to change that. Earlier this year, the federal government will be allocating $13 billion towards affordable housing, and “We need to tap into that because we need young people in town.” He knows he won’t always see eye-to-eye with fellow councillors, but “a Mayor has to be somebody who can collect the team. They won’t choose the rest of council but the Mayor has to make it work. And the diversity of opinions and ages we have in Peachland is wonderful.” He hopes to see local real estate become available at prices between $300,000 and $350,000 to entice entry-level home buyers. Instead of waiting for developers to discover Peachland, Thom wants to market Peachland in major cities across Western Canada. He would present the Official Community Plan at trade shows, where potential investors can decide if Peachland is the best place to grow their money. And Thom is confident that Peachland has a

competitive edge. “I don’t want us to have willy nilly development but we do need development.” Beyond Peachland council, Thom continues to gain experience working with politicians of all stripes, as he’s currently in his third term as the District’s rep to the Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA). “SILGA has provided me the

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MONDAYS: 10-4 TUE-SAT: 9:30-5 While it may feel like a suspenseful scene from a horror movie, it’s important to check under anywhere that a small bat could hide before any road trip. Don’t touch a bat with bare hands, a small percentage have rabies. Use a thick towel, oven mitts or a leather glove to remove a bat, or gently nudge the bat into a container using a whisk broom, and then safely release it. For anybody who finds a bat in their vehicle after returning from a long trip, notify the B.C. Wild-

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opportunity to meet several other elected officials and learn about the various and diverse challenges faced by small, medium, or large municipalities. As a SILGA board member I’ve also been fortunate to meet with numerous provincial ministers. Such experience has bolstered my networking and relationship building skills, which I believe are vital traits needed in being an effective mayor.” Earlier this year, Thom met Premier John Horgan and invited him to Peachland. Horgan mentioned that he’s enjoyed cherries from Peachland before, and if the Premier actually visits, Thom promised him one of his wife’s cherry pies. He was on a first name basis with former Premier Christy Clark, and is proud to have good relationships with the local reps of higher government – MLA Dan Ashton and MP Dan Albas. A Mayor needs to be comfortable talking with other political leaders, he says. His bid for Mayor was encouraged by four supportive members of the public. Once he made it official, eight more supporters jumped on board, and he now has a team of 12 volunteers working on the campaign. “I’m pumped,” he says. “I’m confident; not cocky.” Thom first moved to Peachland almost 10 years ago from Kitchener-Waterloo; still a Toronto Maple Leafs fan. If he does become Mayor, he plans to make himself available to the public on a weekly basis over coffee and beer. His Mayoral run means that Peachland voters will have at least two choices on the ballot, as Mayor Cindy Fortin, who unseated former Mayor Keith Fielding in 2014, is running for re-election.

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West Kelowna Transmission Project: Come see what we’re studying! May 29-31 We’re planning for a new secondary transmission line to strengthen the transmission network delivering clean, reliable electricity to West Kelowna and Peachland. Join us at an open house to hear the latest about the studies that are underway. You can drop in any time between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on: Tuesday, May 29, 2018 – Kelowna Coast Capri Hotel 1171 Harvey Ave, Kelowna Wednesday, May 30, 2018 – West Kelowna Westbank Lions Community Centre 2466 Main St, West Kelowna Thursday, May 31, 2018 – Peachland Peachland Community Centre 4450 6th St, Peachland Can’t make it? Contact us at 1 866 647 3334 or projects@bchydro.com, or visit bchydro.com/wktp. Collaboration with the Okanagan Nation and other First Nations is underway. Stakeholder engagement activities with local governments in the project area are ongoing.

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Peachlanders are great hosts Dear editor:

We’d like to thank the good citizens of Peachland for hosting the inaugural conference of the BC Coalition for Forestry Reform on May 12. Over 30 participants from across the province attended the full day session in your beautiful town, right on the lake at the 50 Plus Centre! Registrants included people that travelled at their own cost from Smithers, Vancouver, Gun Lake, Yalakom, Kaslo, Lumby—to name just a few. These travel distances demonstrate the commitment of people to reforming B.C.’s forestry regulations and practices. Special thanks to L’Oven Farm Fresh Food and chef/ owner Patricia Guest (also a Peachlander!) for treating us to a delicious pizza night social as well as event catering. We would very much like to thank the Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance and in particular, a very special thank you to Taryn Skalbania for her efforts in organizing our event. Thank you Peachland; from small beginnings come great things. Sincerely, Debbie Demare Gold Bridge, B.C.

Bottle drive Saturday Dear editor: The Peachland Legion would like to remind your readers about the upcoming bottle drive to be held this Saturday, May 26 from 10 am - 3pm, at the Peachland Shopping Center in the parking lot in front of IGA. We are hoping the residents of Peachland will bring their refundable containers on Saturday and donate to the Legion. As many people know, the Peachland Legion is undergoing a fundraising campaign called “reNEW the Roof”, all proceeds go to this initiative. Anyone bringing their

refundable containers that day between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. will receive a free hot dog and water courteousy of IGA. If an individual cannot come that day, Account #152 under the name of Peachland Legion has been set up at the Boucherie Bottle Depot. Please advise the staff before the cash process begins that you would like to donate to the Legion under that account number. The Peachland Legion appreciates all that have donated so far, and we look forward to a big day this Saturday. Regards, John MacNichol Peachland

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When many Canadians think of Parliament Hill from a political perspective, one of the most common images is that of Question Period. While Question Period is an important part of our democratic process, it is also the most adversarial and partisan activity within the House of Commons. Question Period alone, does not reflect some of the other very important Parliamentary activities that occur. One of those important Parliamentary activities occurs after a bill passes second reading and moves on to committee stage review. Committee stage review is one of the most important parts of the process where a Parliamentary Committee representing members from all of the major political parties will scrutinize every aspect of a proposed bill on a clause by clause basis. It is also during this committee review where expert witnesses and other affected individuals can provide input that may or may not lead to amendments to the proposed legislation before it returns to the House of Commons for third reading debate. An example of the importance of Committee Stage review can be evidenced by a recent meeting of the Finance Committee that was scrutinizing the Liberal Governments Budget Implementation Act (BIA), Bill C-74. Despite Prime Minister Trudeau’s election promise to not use omnibus budget legislation, the Finance Committee has been studying a 560 plus page BIA that is, very clearly, another broken promise from the Prime Minister. One controversial measure that was discovered by the Finance Committee was buried so deeply in this BIA bill, that even Liberal members on the Finance Committee were unaware it existed. What was this measure? It has been summarized as legislation that will ease penalties for corporate crime.

Division 20 of the bill proposes that prosecutors can suspend criminal charges against companies in certain cases of corporate wrongdoing. Ultimately, as this clause proposes an amendment to the criminal code, many view it as a measure that has no business being in a budget related bill and is better suited to be examined by the Justice Committee, where more appropriate examination can occur. So why propose these changes? To date the Liberal Government has not indicated the reasons why this legislation has been hidden inside the BIA however other interests have suggested this approach to suspend criminal charges could encourage more companies to come forward to self-report corporate crimes. My thoughts? These are important proposed changes that on the surface are alarming and as a result deserve further scrutiny. Because of this, I have encouraged all Parliamentarians at Finance Committee to support having this clause examined separately by the Justice Committee. It is important to hear constructive arguments from both sides. It can be argued that the opportunity to reach a remediation agreement may offer restitution to victims without litigation in cases where wrongdoing may have occurred but the chances of a successful conviction are slim. However, critics believe this approach could actually increase corporate crime and undermine public confidence in the system. I remain of the view that while this proposal involves important criminal code amendments, it does not belong within a budget implementation bill.

MY QUESTION THIS WEEK: Should large scale criminal code amendments be restricted to bills that come before the Justice Committee or do you agree with the Liberal Government these can be part of a budget bill, as part of an overall plan?

MAY 25, 2018

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Patio celebrators save the day VIEW STAFF If it weren’t for some quick-thinking neighbours, a rooftop fire on Sherburn Road could have turned into something much worse earlier this month. It was on May 7 when Jessica Warren had some friends over to celebrate on the patio of her newly framed house. It was around 8 p.m. when she noticed flames coming from the roof of a neighbour’s home. She sprang into action! Warren alerted the homeowners, dialled 9-1-1 and rounded up the celebrating friends to begin fighting the fire with garden hoses and an extinguisher from the homeowner’s car. “The fire had pretty much been extinguished by residents prior to our arrival,” fire chief Dennis Craig said, adding that crews were on scene for about two hours. “It definitely had potential. Had it not been

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spotted by members of the neighbourhood, it could have been much worse. Rooftop fires can be very difficult to contain.” It seems as though a fan coming out of the attic overheated and caught fire. Craig said it was not suspicious and deemed accidental. “It came in as a structure fire but it turned out to be just a small fire.” BC Hydro had to disconnect the service from the property until an inspection could be done by a qualified professional, while the homeowners stayed with friends or family in the meantime.

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

Tuesday June 5, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. Peachland Community Centre Gymnasium 4450 – 6th Street, Peachland, BC Council will hear from persons who deem their interest in property to be affected by or to make representations respecting matters contained in the following bylaw creation: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2200, 2018 (OCP) is a bylaw established to provide the framework for decision-making based on long-term objectives and policies. It is intended to guide decisions on planning and land use management with respect to the purposes of local government and goals of the Regional Growth Strategy. OCP policies and best practices guide Council’s decisions on proposed new housing, business and industrial developments, sustainability, environmental priorities and transportation directions. The OCP provides overall direction for other District plans, strategies and regulatory bylaws. ANNICK STOLTZ

Official Community Plan Bylaw 2200, 2018 repeals the District of Peachland OCP Bylaw No. 1600, 2001 and any amendments. The intentions of the OCP Renewal Project were identified as follows:

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• refresh the community’s vision for development over the next twenty years; • ensure that development and land use decisions are guided by an accurate accounting of that vision; • update background data (e.g. population and growth statistics);

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• update the Regional Context Statement as required by legislation;

At the best of times and weather conditions, the Regional District doesn’t encourage anyone to go into Mission Creek. But at this time of year, the creek is flowing faster and is much colder with the upper elevation snowmelt underway. As well, there are the potential unexpected and unknown hazards with debris in and under the surface and around the creek banks. This afternoon, two people who’d gone into the creek with a raft had to be rescued by members of the Kelowna Fire Department. The pair eventually ended up without the raft—wet, tired and cold—on a gravel sandbar from which they were rescued. The Regional District encourages people and their pets to stay away from and out of the creek and to keep their dogs on leash and under control. Be aware that water levels may rise unexpectedly during the spring freshet and they, children and pets should stay safely back from creek banks, which may be slippery or subject to erosion and undercutting from the spring runoff.

• update Development Permit guidelines;

• update policies to reflect changes in federal and provincial legislation; • facilitate appropriate use of the governance tools provided under the Community Charter and the Local Government Act; • result in the replacement of District of Peachland OCP Bylaw No. 1600; and • inform regional planning processes and the District’s infrastructure and financial strategies. The public may review copies of the proposed bylaw, Council reports and related material online at peachland.ca/draft_ocp_2018 or at the Municipal Office, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland B.C. during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Monday to Friday inclusive, excluding Statutory Holidays, from May 18, 2018 to June 5, 2018. In order to be considered by Council, concerns must either be expressed in writing or presented in person at the Public Hearing. Written submissions may be delivered to the District of Peachland Municipal Office or emailed to the Corporate Officer at: corporateservices@peachland.ca. All written and emailed submissions must be received by 4:00 p.m. on June 5, 2018 and will become part of the public record. NO REPRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING

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Know Ye All that John Humphries Is a Lawyer in Good Standing And Stands High in Our Esteem! We Congratulate Him on 30 Years Providing Legal Services to Peachland, And We Wish Him Continued Success in His New Home Office Location! ~ Okanagan Town Crier & Mrs. Town Crier ~ Bruce and LindaLea Klippenstein

DON’T FORGET – This Saturday is Trail Awareness Day. Hikers are invited to the Peachland Visitor Centre at 9 a.m., where nature-lovers will break up into groups and explore the local trail networks, such as the brand new Gladstone Trail.

From the blues to PTSD, serving on jury duty has been known to cause stress and mental-health issues. So the province launched a juror support program to offer free counseling at the end of a trial. "Jurors are sometimes required to hear evidence and testimony about violent and traumatic crimes, including crimes against children and other vulnerable people," says the Ministry of Attorney General. "Previously, only one group debriefing session was available to jurors at the conclusion of trial, and only if requested by at least six jurors. The new juror support program will offer all B.C. jurors the opportunity to access four confidential one-on-one sessions with a qualified and experienced counsellor." Counselling will mostly be offered in person, but there will also be options for telephone and video sessions "This program was inspired by a letter written to me by Mark Farrant, a former juror in Ontario who is campaigning for better jury supports. He pointed out to me that British Columbia could do much more to support jurors, and he was right," said David Eby, Attorney General. "Jury duty is a vital public service, but it can also be stressful, and occasionally traumatic. Talking to a qualified counsellor can help. This new program will offer free services to all jurors, so that they can get the support they need, when they need it." "Serving as a juror is one of the most important civic duties in Canada," Farrant said. "Canadians deliver justice in some very difficult cases, and sometimes those experiences take a toll on jurors long after the verdict is delivered. I'm very grateful that Attorney General Eby respected my mission to provide improved supports to jurors, and showed leadership in announcing these new services to British Columbians. May this serve as a signal to other provinces and territories to evolve their own policies."

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MAY 25, 2018

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Celebrating 30 years as Peachland’s Lawyer! T his week marks exactly 30 years since John Humphries began practicing law in Peachland. “I was called to the bar on May 20, 1988 and opened my office on May 28,” he said. It was nine years earlier – 1979 – when Humphries first moved to Peachland along with his wife. They grew up in northern Ontario, which he describes as nine months of winter followed by three months of black flies and mosquitos. Of all the places they could have migrated to, “We loved Peachland’s location,” he said. “Milder temperatures; small town people – everything. One hundred per cent it was the best choice we could have made.” They moved in during February of 1979, the day that the Walter’s Ltd Packinghouse (The Old Packinghouse) and the Bank of Montreal burnt down. They arrived on the Greyhound bus at the Esso Station and could see the buildings still smoldering. Before earning his law degree at the University of British Columbia, Humphries was employed as a delivery truck driver for the Hudson Bay company and as a framing carpenter. But members of his family “Mentioned that I had the capability of doing something much more using my brain instead of my body.” While earning his first degree, John worked part-time as a companion gardener for Cy and Jean Warren. His first day of law school is an easy day to remember – it happened to land on his 30th birthday, Sept. 4 1984, which was also the day that former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney formed a majority government. Although he moved the family to Vancouver for university, his goal all along was to practice law in Peachland. “I considered it to be a bit of a litmus

test, if there was no lawyer in Peachland when I came back (in 1988), I would set up shop. And there wasn’t, of course.” Although it’s a little more lucrative to practice law in a big city like Vancouver, he said that setting up business in Peachland was a much better idea and suited to the family’s lifestyle. “My three children had the benefit of growing up in Peachland, and my wife and I had the benefit of a slower pace and nicer surroundings, compared to the coast.” As one of the few lawyers who makes house calls – it’s much less stressful for Humphries to deal with traffic in Peachland than it is in Lower Mainland. “I am very delighted to have appointments in a person’s home,” he said. “Mostly I go to the homes of clients in Peachland but sometimes across the Okanagan. And I’ll return to finalize matters if need be.” However, clients who visit Humphries are often surprised by how fine an office he now has out of his home on McLaughlan Place. It’s comfortable, convenient and the office is wheelchair accessible. And as a bonus, there’s a stunning view of Okanagan Lake. He can proudly say that the John E Humphries Law Corporation has never lost a case in all its 30 years. Humphries specializes in writing wills, estate planning, notary work, as well as personal injury law and any related litigations. John is looking forward to more great years practicing law and living in Peachland. You can contact him at his new home office location at 4751 McLaughlan Place: call him at 250-767-2221 or email him at johnehumphrieslaw@hotmail.com

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PEACHLAND VIEW

MAY 25, 2018

COMMUNITY

Water levels may rise more VIEW STAFF Be prepared for a repeat of last year’s flooding. “Property owners along the waterfront prone to flooding or to damage due to flooding are encouraged to install protective measures for lake levels that could reach 2017 levels,” according to Central Okanagan Emergency Operations. “Property owners are responsible for the protection of their property, docks and marine infrastructure.” In Peachland, sandbags are available at the fire hall, and a pile of sand can be found at 5432 Chidley Rd. Emergency crews are getting ahead of the curve by preparing models for possible lake effect flooding, in case the lake rises to the historic levels of 2017.

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Fall Fair keeps gaining momentum into 99th year TAMI THERIAULT

PEACHLAND FALL FAIR This year is the 99th anniversary of the Peachland Fall Fair and appropriately the theme is “Our Fair is Fine at 99 - Come Present Your Finest”. Can you just imagine the entries we would have seen back in 1919 for Baking, Flowers, Fruits and Vegetables? Actually, they probably haven’t changed very much over the last 99 years. What a beautiful town we live in and it provides the perfect place with great weather to grow some spectacular flowers. Start planting your favorite seeds or nurturing those perennials to

display in your prettiest vase and enter them in this year’s Fall Fair. Whether you choose to enter a collection of perennials/biennials, a single dahlia, a bowl of roses, a potted African violet, a collection of herbs, or a collection of nine different flowers keeping with our ‘99’ theme, just use your imagination. There are 48 categories, including juniors, to select from, so there is something for everyone. Check the Fall Fair booklet online at www.PeachlandFallFair.ca or pick up a copy of the booklet at most local businesses and start planning for this wonderful community event in September.

Remember to make sure your flowers are fresh and uniform, and remove any ragged or bug-nibbled petals and leaves. Check the Fall Fair booklet for more tips on cutting your blossoms for optimum freshness. Don’t forget to work on entries for other sections as well. Besides Baking & Preserves, Fruits & Nuts, Vegetables, Eggs & Honey, there is Needlework, Handicrafts, Photography, Flower Arranging, and many sections for Juniors. Your Fall Fair Committee looks forward to seeing everyone at the Fall Fair September 8th and 9th at the Community Centre. More information can be found at www.PeachlandFallFair.ca.

PEACHLAND VIEW

MAY 25, 2018

OPINION

Slide causes concern among advocates for clean water TARYN SKALBANIA

PEACHLAND WATRESHED PROTECTION Last month, another slide happened just downstream from the Deep Creek/ Munroe Forest Service Road slide of last year (Mar 25, 2017), that took out our intake, caused the start of a five month boil water notice, cost us $250,000 in intake cleaning and debris removal and forced Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd into rechanneling a fish bearing creek. No extreme rain fall nor erosion at the toe of the hill caused the slide. Onsite Engineering’s June 2017 report said last year that these were the causes. This year, the slide is above the road below the FSR road, and at the old site too, there is only single lane traffic. The road is closed now to the public by Gormans and the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resources did not notify operations director Joe Mitchell nor the municipal government, even though it took place in our watershed. It is Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance’s belief that the Ministry should have never permitted this legacy road. Gormans took on a great risk asking to reactivate it. It was originally engineered early this century and safety standards have increased as well as riparian rights. This old road has been documented by both Dobson (numerous times) and Golder in watershed reports and being a place of concern, why are the professionals not listening? A retired logger from Summerland who joined our collation brought this to our attention, saying this is the most dangerous road to haul logs on in the area since it is not properly designed.

GROUND GAVE WAY – Aerial photo taken by Will koop with the BC Tap Water Alliance, showing a slide that occurred along a switchback road Deep Creek/Munroe Forest Service Road towards the end of April

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Tuesday Sept 20 • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Volleyball (drop in) Wednesday Sept 21 • 5:15 pm

SCULPTURE 2018 EXHIBIT –

Just down the lake from Peachland, artists from around the province –and one from Washington State – have installed some of their finest sculptures, and art lovers are encouraged to be touchy with the pieces. This year is the second annual Public Sculpture Exhibit, and the works are spread along the Okanagan Lake waterfront in Penticton.

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THE SECOND ANNUAL Peachland Family Glow Run will be hosted by the district’s recreation department this

Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. That’s when registration starts, the three-km and five-km runs kick off at 7:30 p.m., according to director Cheryl Wiebe, who assures us there will be plenty of activities in addition to the run, including face painting and the photo booth, which last year was a hit amongs participants including Erin Chadwick, Jaxon Stratton, Addison Chadwick and Heather Stratton. Registration is half-price if you do it in advance, so save yourself $10 and phone 250-767-2133. Almost 50 runners took part last year, can we hit 100 this time?

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MAY 25, 2018

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Sunday Services Contemporary Worship Service 9 a.m.

Traditional Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:30 am

Office Hours 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Monday to Friday

We are wheelchair accessible

Sunday Worship 2 pm

Lake Ave at 13th St 250-767-9237

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Sunday Mornings

for more information call John 250-767-2221

Wednesdays Sept to May

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Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.

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4464 4th Street

(St. Margaret’s Anglican Church building)

all are

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9:30 a.m. Study, Coffee & Conversation

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250-767-2206 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Tuesday Morning

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BAPTIST CHURCH

4421 4th Street

Grace Lutheran Church

Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship

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

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PEACHLAND VIEW

MAY 25, 2018

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

Kids And Families Learn to Fish - From May 5 to June 16 at Shannon Lake Regional Park on Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm. Equipment provided by Peachland Sportsmen.

Peachland Legion #69 Bottle Drive - Saturday, May 26, 10 am to 3 pm bring your refundable containers to The Peachland Centre Parking Lot by the IGA. Funds for “reNEW” the roof at the Legion.

two chances to win $10,000 at hole number 9 (hole-in-one). Everyone is welcome, prizes for every golfer. Registration at the Peachland Visitor Centre.

50+ Centre - Potluck, Friday May 25, 6 pm, Peter H. Scholl 7 pm. SORRY... Bus trip, Friday June 15 is SOLD OUT.

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.

Vienna Classics - “The Power of Beethoven” Curated Showcase Sunday May 27, 2-4:30 pm in beautiful garden/fountain oasis at Ad Lib Art Gallery 3063 Bridlehill Drive, West Kelowna. Organic homemade Viennese pastries & special blend of Viennese coffee served. $15.00 RVSP 250-768-1404 email: claudia.kargl@telus.net

Trail Awareness Day - Saturday, May 26 at 9 am meeting at the Peachland Visitor Centre, located in the Historic School House on Beach Avenue across from Swim Bay. Participants will break off into groups, and head off to a choice of three hikes from low to average difficulty. Peachland Art Group Annual Art Show & Sale - Saturday, May 26 2-7 pm and Sunday May 27, 10 to 4 pm at the Community Centre.

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,

HATHA YOGA 6-7 pm,

4th Street Place

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30 am,

50+ Activity Centre

LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10-11:15 am,

KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm

YOUTH DROP IN 3:30-8 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 8 am,

50+ Activity Centre

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am,

4th Street Place

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

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,

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

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

Community Centre

Peachland Wellness Ctre

CARPET BOWLING NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 10 am, 50+ Activity Ctre 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

BEGINNER’S UKELELE 1:30-3:00 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Wellness Ctre

Community Centre

Annual Golf Tournament Peachland Chamber - June 3 at Sumac Ridge in Summerland. $99 Golf and dinner. 2 x 9 holes with

Community Centre

50+ Activity Centre

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30 -10:30 am,

Annual Paper Shredding Day - Saturday, June 2 from 9 am-12 pm at Petro Canada parking lot by donation to the peachland food bank for more info contact Troy Fischer at 250-878-0626

THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10-11 am, Community Centre

AA 12-1 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm,

Peachland Wellness Ctre

PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1:00-3:00 pm, Community Centre

MAHJONG 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Youth Centre, Grades 7+

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

TWEEN DROP-IN & SUNSHINE SINGERS OPEN GYM (AGES 9-12) 1:15 to 2:15 pm, 3-8 pm, Boys & Girls Club Peachland Wellness Ctre 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

CHESS 1:15 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:15 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

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

Boys & Girls Clubs

WEDNESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am,

Community Centre

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

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

YOGA (BASIC BEGINNERS) CLOG DANCING 6-7 pm, 8 am, 50+ Activity Centre

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

50+ Activity Centre

KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm,

Community Centre

the Little Schoolhouse

50+ FITNESS 9:15 am,

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

50+ Activity Ctre

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

WELLNESS CIRCLE 10 am-12 noon,

Peachland Wellness Ctre 2nd & 4th Wed

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

The Peachland Art and Garden Tour is Coming - June 16, 10 am to 4 pm. Tickets $10 begin selling on May 15 at Peachland Art Gallery, Peachland Visitor Centre, Peachland Ace Hardware, Bylands, and Summerland Visitor Centre.

TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 9:30 am, Royal Canadian

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

Peachland Wellness Ctre

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

Peachland Wellness Ctre 3rd Thur of each month

50+ Activity Centre

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am,

4th Street Place

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

Bargain Bin

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10 - noon, Peachland

Wellness Ctre

UKULELE 1:15 pm,

YOGA (BEGINNERS) 10:30 am,

Community Centre

50+ Activity Centre

MEAT DRAW 4-5 pm, Royal Canadian

ART CLUB 12 pm,

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

Peachland Wellness Ctre To register: 250-767-0141

YOGA (FOUNDATIONS) 8 am, 50+ Activity Centre

YOGA ROULETTE 6:45 pm-7:45 pm

COFFEE GROUP 10:30 am,

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

50+ FITNESS 9:15 am,

PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1:00-3:00 pm,

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

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

Community Centre

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

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

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 10 am to 11:30 am

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

INDOOR WALKING BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 8-9 am, Community Centre 10 am-12 pm,

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

THURSDAYS

FRIDAYS

Community Centre

BINGO 6:45 pm

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

50+ Activity Centre

CARPET BOWLING 10 am,

50+ Activity Centre

MEAT DRAW 3-5 pm,

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

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

Boys & Girls Club

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

Boys & Girls Club

SUNDAYS

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

SUNDAY BREAKFAST 8-11 am, Peachland

Wellness Ctre Excluding Long Weekends

PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10 am, United Church

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

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 10 am, Emmanuel

LADIES COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm,

Church, Westbank

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

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

Peachland Wellness Ctre

Community Centre

LEGO TIME (ALL AGES) 3-4 pm,

Peachland Library

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

Boys & Girls Club

SATURDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

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

4204 Lake Ave.

THE PEACHLAND WALKING CLUB 1 pm, for details visit

peachlandtrekkers.ca

UKELELE 1: 15 pm. 50+ Activity Centre

MEAT DRAW 2-4 pm,

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

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

PEACHLAND VIEW

MAY 25, 2018

COMMUNITY

Welcoming a new dog to the family

CATHERINE ADAMS DOG TRAINER

takethelead@shaw.ca

I’d been watching a Doberman mix on the SPCA website for a couple of months and talking with the staff about his needs and issues. On April 1, I adopted ‘Lucas’ with the intention to work with him and then rehome him this summer because his issues, as they were described, were preventing him from finding a forever home. Lucas is a 1 year old who, as it turns out, is great with the other dogs we’ve met and with people but his two big issues that I’m dealing with are jumping up and heavy mouthing that includes biting down hard but not puncturing. Together we are working on this long reinforced behaviour that should have been dealt with much earlier in his life. When you bring a newly adopted dog into your home, one that isn’t a baby puppy, its important to take it slow in order to get to know your dog. What is equally important is allowing the dog to assimilate to his or her new environment and that includes YOU and all the other members of the family. For Lucas that meant no walks for the first seven days and access to my yard on a 13-inch training line. The first street walk was just 100 yards to explore our street on day seven. We didn’t want to put any pressure on him either so we asked very little other than to wait for permission

to eat. I felt we needed to start setting boundaries early due to the behaviour he was exhibiting: jumping and biting. In some cases, dogs that are re-homed are coming from a chaotic life circumstance. They may be coming from a rough life into a noisy shelter or if they’re lucky, they are placed in a foster home but either way, they are experiencing a new environment; stability and continuity no longer exists. Remember that dogs don’t know what’s coming from one day to the next so routine is very helpful but for dogs in

rehoming situations, immediate routine goes a long way to help a dog feel safe in their new home. And dogs, like us, want to feel safe so going slow and allowing time to adapt is key in those early weeks of adoption. Often people are so excited about this new addition they go a little to fast but with good intention. They have visitors over or take the dog out into new environments without really knowing how they’re dog will react. If you think about it from the dog’s perspective, coming into your home, no matter how

calm it is, is a huge adjustment and your dog needs time to learn about his new surroundings and the new routine; theirs AND yours. More importantly, your dog needs to build trust in you and you in him or her. This takes time! Having just been through this with Lucas, I have a few pieces of advice for new adaptors: • Go slow and take your time: Regardless of the history, much is unknown. Take your time and this will help your dog. • Allow your dog to rest; alot: Dogs coming out of the rehoming ‘system’ need rest and lots of it. Rest heals the body and calms the mind. Chances are your new dog has been producing cortisol in unhealthy amounts and this can have an affect on your dog’s brain and organs. For some, rest doesn’t come easy so provide a calm home without pressure. Deep REM sleep is vital to healing and helping the brain receive new information

aka: adapting to life changes and training. • Don’t go anywhere with your dog for at least seven days: That includes no visitors, no dog parks, no trips etc. This allows your dog time to adjust to her /his new home, the new routine including food and potty habits and allows them time to process small amounts of change which is your home and all the humans in it. • Do not ask too much of your dog too soon: Do not ask for lots of sits and downs but concentrate on giving your dog the opportunity to rest and feel secure. Don’t fawn all over your new dog either.

Setting boundaries includes you too so allow your dog to engage voluntarily. Small boundary setting is fine but don’t put pressure on the dog with heavy training as there is plenty of time for that later. • Often people want to spoil an ‘abused rescue’ by allowing them liberties which may or may not be taken away down the road. This is a mistake. Your dog needs boundaries not pity. Boundaries build trust and pity can create more fear. Be the strength and provide the guidance your dog needs and

help him or her feel secure and safe. That is your priority in the first weeks of a new adoption.

Trunk Sale HILLSIDE STADIUM SATURDAY MAY 26 TH 5 - 9:30 PM

Saturday, May 26th, 2018 8am to noon

Okanagan College

• Watch the Lions Scrimmage

• Get geared up for the season with NEW swag

• Catch the Felions Dance Team performances

• PLUS! Catch the evening fireworks display

• Get autographs and photos from players and coaches

1000 KLO Road, in parking lot next to student residence buildings (Access off Raymer Avenue only.)

Great shopping, good bargains! If you want to sell stuff on sale day, you must pre- register. For more info call the Regional Waste Reduction Office at

250.469.6250. For more go to

regionaldistrict.com/recycle

The Lions are proud to suppor t the Kamloops Food Bank . Bring a cash donation or food item to fan fest and help us tackle hunger in our communit y!

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