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A READING RAINBOW – As a graduate of the Summer Reading Club, Ethen Fulford was one of the young readers who was presented a medal, a new book and a handshake with Mayor Cindy Fortin on Wednesday morning. The Summer Reading Club involves children recording their reading in special log books provided and for which they set all their own reading goals, and attending educational programs. This year’s theme was ‘Walk on the Wild Side’ and 73 children registered. The Club also provided children with five educational programs as well as special activities including a particularly well received appearance by The Reptile Guy with his snakes, spiders, lizard and tortoise. Total attendance for these educational programs was a record 136 children and 38 adults. SRC members ranged in age from under 6 to 12 years. At today’s celebration, children were awarded a special book, completion certificate and a medal. See the full graduating class of literacy lovers on Page 11.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

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In hopes of becoming the next Prime Minister, Andrew Scheer, the Conservative Party of Canada’s new leader, was in the Okanagan this week to try and raise his public profile. Lang Vineyards in Naramata hosted Scheer on Monday night, drawing a mostly-older crowd of 50 or so people. Scheer began his speech in a chummy tone, anecdotally comparing British Columbia to the Prairies and Maritimes. Before arriving in the mountains, he’d been recycling a joke at many of his other stops, that “nobody

da for the weather,” but he came to realize jokes about bad weather don’t fly in B.C. When it comes to public policy, Scheer promotes a typical right-wing philosophy that governments should minimize spending to keep taxes low. “We don’t cut taxes for a favourable editorial in the Financial Post or a nice round of applause from a chamber of commerce,” he said. We cut taxes so that families have more money at the end of the month.” Scheer criticized “supposedly popular” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for exceeding a $10 billion-per-year deficit

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that was forecasted during the 2015 election campaign. During that campaign, the Liberals promised heavy investments in infrastructure. When asked by The View if the Liberals are spending too much on infrastructure, “I don’t see them investing a lot,” Scheer said, adding that the Conservative Party’s method for incentivizing private sector infrastructure investment was less risky for taxpayers. When asked about the recent Liberal cabinet shuffle, Scheer said his recent shadow cabinet shuffle focuses on the renegotiation of NAFTA. He had nice things to say about outgoing Liberal MP Judy Foote, whose resignation spurred the Liberal cabinet shuffle. Scheer finds it ironic how much the Liberal Party associates itself with the word compassion because they implement tax increases that hurt the most vulnerable members of society, he says. “We know as Con-

servatives know that the first people to suffer when those taxes get raised are the young, unskilled Canadians making their entrance into the workforce; new Canadians trying to build up that experience – those are the first people to lose their job when payroll taxes go up.” Scheer also touched upon the natural human desire to see the next generation achieve greater prosperity than the previous. He remembers when he was growing up, his parents would hold off on buying a new suit or car to invest in the future of him and his siblings. Governments should embrace that

kind of frugal mindset, Scheer said, but the money that “hardworking Canadians” could be saving right now is being taxed away so the Liberal Government can support their political ideologies. With lower taxes under a Conservative government, he said Canadians will be able to make home improvements or take a “much-deserved family vacation.” During his remarks, Scheer’s wife Jill stood by his side while his young children were in the winery playing with Lego. The speech was “good but simple,” one attendee said. Local MP Dan Albas was at Monday’s event and said many of the attendees were Conservative supporters who hadn’t been to political events in a long time. Albas was impressed that Scheer stuck around until dark to speak with all of the supporters who wanted a word. “He absolutely has what it takes to become Prime Minister (in 2019),” Albas said.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

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A boy and girl in their teens were busted after a botched robbery in West Kelowna. At the crack of dawn on Aug. 18, police allege that a 15-yearold girl and 16-year-old boy were in the process of breaking into a motor vehicle in the 3200 block of Sundance Drive when the owner confronted them. “That confrontation quickly escalated to violence, when one of the youths allegedly struck the victim with a baton, while the other struck the man with a rock,” Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey said. Once the the RCMP caught wind of the commotion, they arrived on scene with one of their top dogs – cop dog Fitz. “Officers of the West Kelowna RCMP Detachment, supported by the Kelowna RCMP Police Dog Services section flooded the area in search of the suspects.” While Fitz was instrumental in the arrest, he let the human cops do the heavy lifting this time, O’Donaghey said. “Although it appears as though PSD Fitz did not apprehend the suspects in the assault, he assisted in conducting an article search in relation to the scene of the crime, and successfully located physical evidence investigators believe was linked to the crime.” A foot chase ensued but the teens were too slow and got arrested. That was on a Friday so they were held in custody all weekend before facing a judge in the Kelowna Law Courts on Monday. Any witnesses who might be able to help fill in a few more details are being asked to call the West Kelowna RCMP at 250-7682880. ••• Around the time those two teens would have been facing charges in court, Fitz was busy saving the day again. This time, he was needed to help catch a 38-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman who allegedly broke into a home on the 800 block of Wardlaw Avenue. The police responded while the break and enter was in progress just after 10 a.m. on Monday morning. With police on scene, the woman fled from the house but was scooped up immediately by police. The male suspect was still on the lamb so the RCMP established an area of containment around the neighbourhood. The RCMP then unleashed Fitz and let him work his magic. Fitz sniffed out the second suspect, which enabled homosapien cops to arrest the suspect. Upon his arrest, the man had a car key on him which happened to belong to a stolen Jeep. Police allege the suspects forced their way into the residence through the rear door and has put personal belonging from the home into multiple bags.

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British Columbia’s tech industry has proved to be quite lucrative over the past decade, and Peachland business owners are being prodded to get involved. Locals with an entrepreneurial spirit are invited to be part of TechnovationPeachland: Roundtable Wine & Cheese, where innovative minds will brainstorm about how Peachland businesses can harness the potential of tech jobs in the local economy. After a chance to mingle and enjoy some local wine and cheese, pioneers from Okanagan’s tech-industry and local economic development organizations will talk about attracting young tech companies to the region. Presenters will also discuss how the local tax pool would benefit from yearround business in the downtown core. “We want to help create good jobs and attract knowledge economy employers to Peachland.” said co-organizer Gaetan Royer, who is also the proponent for PeachTree Village, which will be leasing out office space if it goes ahead. “We think mid-size tech firms with enlightened owners will want to adopt and contribute to Peachland’s unique lifestyle.” The event is a partnership between Accelerate Okanagan and PeachTree Village and the Peachland Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber’s executive director Patrick Van Minsel believes tech investments will bode especially well in Peachland. “This is our mission – helping to grow the business community is what we do,” Van Minsel said. “Internet firms are not noisy, they don’t pollute. They would bring the kind of economic activity we need in Peachland.” The event is happening between 6 and 9 p.m. on Sept. 20 at the Peachland Community Centre. Admission is a $20 donation to the

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PeachTree process will be over soon Cap PeachTree at three storeys Re: Who decides the future of downtown Peachland? and This is the church, this is the steeple, Aug. 25 Dear editor: While I agree with your comments in your recent Letter to the Editor Mr. Hall, your first paragraph comes across to me as being very condescending. While your association argues its case by using a terribly photoshopped picture and putting out misinformation, in the attempt to garner public support. I will call out people OR

groups for using this approach. You can call it what you want. However, at this time I will no longer comment on the PeachTree Development. The process will be over soon and I will accept whatever the final outcome is. Hopefully your Association will do the same. To Mr. Lucier, angle parking makes sense but not on streets that aren’t wide enough to make it safe. The block of Beach Ave in front of the Peachtree project is not wide enough to support angle parking, however it does work on Beach Avenue from

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Heritage Park to 4th Street and all side streets from 1st to 5th. The angle parking on the south end of the Peachtree Project will allow for more parking spots. And, Thank you Mr. Lucier for telling me what I should be concerned with. The Duck and Pug purchase which came out of the Land Sale Reserve Fund, will turn out to be money well spent. The money spent on the OCP process is an argument for another time. Derek Bunce Peachland

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Brock Lucier (right) and Robert Taylor with the Peachland Residents Association have worked tirelessly to reach the goal of 1,000 signatures in opposition to the Peachtree Village development height of five stories, and the violation of the Official Community Plan (OCP). The

OCP specifies buildings on Beach Avenue to be limited to three stories. The building would “change the neighbourhood in such a negative capacity (that it) will devalue all of the assets we currently love about living here.” Richard Smith Peachland

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Dear Editor: Wouldn’t it be wonderful if these last days of summer were matched by the last days of the high ridge pressure of development. Of course, management of weather is beyond our scope, but management of development is not. At the upcoming fourth and final reading of the PeachTree Village application, it is still not too late for Council to amend the zoning in question to comply with the Downtown Sustainable Plan (developed with wide community input and support). The vision of this Plan which limits Beach Avenue heights

to three stories would save (at least partially) the appealing character of small town Peachland, and save our avenue on the beach from wall-towall, tall, imposing structures. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if our Council protected the wishes of the residents and the community with the same zeal as they accommodate the wishes of developers? A turnout of many voters at the Town Council meeting on Tuesday Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. cannot but influence the outcome. Three storeys is high enough. Dora Stewart Peachland

Five storey building will deter future investments Editor’s note: This is the second part of a letter that was reduced in size last week due to spacing constraints Dear editor: I witnessed a revolving door when I was in business from 1988 to 2009. Good businesses are still here. Maintaining a desirable environment for the tourist industry and promoting the potential for downtown residential and community services will ensure a secure economic

future for Peachland and downtown business. We all had to survive the quiet months. It’s hard, especially with the high commercial tax rate and the cheap rental in Westbank. We need more residential support in the downtown and that will only happen if there is significant density between 1st Street and 8th Street, concentrated behind the town lane, with potential views of the lake and essential parking on the lower levels. This project will require much higher buildings than the current OCP suggests in order

to offer a view of anything and will ultimately deter developers from embarking on future development. If the developer and council insist on going ahead with this generic, semi suburban, outof-place, elephant-in-the-room of a building – could they at least keep it within the bounds of common sense and restrict it to three storeys? Maggie Lovelock Peachland

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

OPINION

Many activities are funner than complaining about development After following some informative, often humorous, occasionally nasty letters and opinions in our local View newspaper, I dug up these suggestions. In an era where we appear to be unraveling our community with separate issues, personal interests and differences of opinion, it is opportune to revisit this timely advice I received from a local residents’ association a few years back. I was surprised by how many positive acts my family was able to ‘tick off’; read the list and I am certain you too will be pleasantly surprised when you see how much you do for your community and realize what yet CAN be done. We know now why Peachland is such a great place to call home. How to build a community: • Leave your house • Turn off your TV • Plant flowers • Look up when you are walking • Use your library • Play together

• Share what you have • Garden together • Help a lost dog • Have pot luck • Listen to the birds • Buy from local merchants • Take children to the park • Fix it even if you didn’t break it • Pick up litter • Honor elders • Dance in the street • Help carry something heavy • Talk to the delivery person • Organize a block party • Share your skills • Listen before you react to anger...Mediate a conflict...Seek to understand • Learn from new and uncomfortable angles • Though many aren’t heard, know that no one is silent...WORK TO CHANGE THIS

There are a number of inaccuracies in Mr Abernethy’s letter on which I’d like to comment. There was never a cent of Provincial money to support the Curling Club proposal. Those objecting to the PeachTree Village are not opposed to the development, but to the fact that it is

inconsistent with our Official Community Plan and the Sustainable Downtown Development Plan. I believe that the original concept proposal could have garnered community support.

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Notice is hereby given that Council will hold a Public Hearing on: Tuesday, September 5th, 2017 at 6:00 pm Banquet Room in the Peachland Community Centre 4450 – 6th Street, Peachland, BC Council will hear from persons who deem their interest in property to be affected by the following proposed bylaw amendments: 1. Bylaw No. 2194, 2017 (TA17-02) to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2100, 2014 as follows: a) Adding a definition of “Party Wall”; b) Amending the R-2 – Two Unit Residential Zone to reduce the lot width and size requirements where subdivision of a duplex occurs with zero lot line and a party wall agreement; increase the allowed lot coverage to 50% and to reduce the front yard setback requirement to 6m as permitted in the R-1 zone.

Approval of this bylaw will support the development fee simple duplex dwellings. 2. Bylaw No. 2195, 2017 (TA17-03) to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2100, 2014 Section 7.8 RM-1 Zone – Manufactured Home Park as follows: a) Reducing the minimum lot size requirement for a Manufactured Home Park to 1.0 ha (2.47 ac); b) Removing the minimum lot size and dimensions for individual mobile home sites; and c) Removing setback requirements to property lines.

The regulations contained in proposed Manufactured Home Parks Bylaw No. 2193, 2017 will address the requirements removed from the RM-1 zone. 3. Bylaw No. 2197, 2017 (TA17-04) to amend Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1600, 2001 Section 16.0 DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREAS be amended by adding Section 16.13 Intensive Residential Development Permit Area which establishes the Intensive Residential Development Permit Area pursuant to Local Government Act s. 488 (1)(e). Approval of this bylaw will add the Intensive Residential Development Permit Area to the Official Community Plan and establish the guidelines for all development proposed in the R-3 Small Lot Residential or RM-1 Manufactured Home Park zones. 4. Bylaw No. 2199, 2017 (OCP17-01) to amend Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1600, 2001 as follows: Schedule “B” – Land Use Designation Map of Peachland Official Community Plan Bylaw Number 1600, 2001 be amended by changing the designation of property located at 6114 Turner Avenue and legally described as Lot 49 District Lot 1183 Osoyoos Division Yale District Plan 117 Except Plan 15487 from Institutional to Low Density Residential as shown on the following map:

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Approval of these bylaws will support the development of 17 small residential lots, 17 townhouse multiunit residential units, a park and trails. The public may review copies of the proposed Bylaw, Council reports and related material 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 August 21, 2017 to September 5, 2017. 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, to corporateservices@peachland.ca All written and emailed submissions must be received by 4:00pm on September 5, 2017 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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For the love of Peachland Dear editor: Regarding the PeachTree Village; many people passionately love Peachland, that’s clear ... but there are some very different visions of its future. At the end of the day, and in the near future, Peachland will need serious dollars to continue to be a good place to live. Our roads, water supply, ability to respond to emergencies, the beautification and maintenance compete with each other endlessly and we NEED more tax dollars. Many properties are for sale along Highway 97S and have been for ages because of the lack of certainty, among other things, around the bypass issue. The adversarial tone of various arguments, in both cases, has been unhelpful in charting a common vision for the future that the province and/ or Peachland can embrace. Every year, along

Highway 97S, it looks more uncared for and raises the question: What’s wrong with Peachland? Let’s face it, the downtown core is cute, but there is no particular style about it and Peachland is more, much more, than just the downtown core. However, along with our unrivalled setting; our wonderful civic and volunteer organizations, stalwart businesses and restaurants contribute significantly to the appeal of the town…and, to be viable, they too need more feet walking in through their doors, year-round, not just during the tourist season. It’s more than time that we get involved in charting a new and much braver vision. When the Bliss building complex went in, it invited a whole new way of looking at Peachland. It was at that time that the current Official Community Plan (OCP) took shape …13 years ago! At a

Introducing the S.A.D. people of Peachland Dear editor: Thank you, Mr. Abernethy and Mr. Bunce for your comments. Regarding the Peachland Residents Association who you described as C.A.V.E. (Citizens Against Virtually Everything), I am somewhat confused as to why you would feel fit to criticize a group of people who recently helped clear up Spring Lake and bring attention to local environmental issues which otherwise would be ignored. I do not support all their policies but I am glad we have a group who helps make Councillors accountable for their actions or non-actions. For example producing a picture showing the new PeachTree development in comparison to its neighbours is something any responsible town and council would have demanded from a developer and residents needed to see before making any judgment, so thank you very much, Lloyd Sotas, for doing this. Since you mistakenly wish to believe that anyone who opposes one high-profile development means that they are opposed to everything perhaps it is the time we have a name for you. I would like to suggest S.A.D. These are the people who Support Any Development. Examples are an executive of the Chamber of Commerce who appears to routinely send out emails to his members urging them to write to Council supporting current developments and many of our Councillors who make the

excuse they were voted in on revitalization, so have a right to abandon our OCP and vote in favour of just about everything, even though for example they agree they will be an “eyesore.” Which brings me to comment on our OCP and the award-winning Sustainable Downtown Peachland Plan. I do not feel guidelines that were put together by residents and experts in sustainable downtown planning with the vision of retaining Peachland’s charm, character, and history through carefully planned development could ever be outdated. I am sure the residents would prefer sticking to this than having the S.A.D people put together their plan or rather non-plan, which is basically let the developers build whatever they want. We have seen the consequence of this non-planning policy, (NPP) in West Kelowna, which has no cohesive theme, resulting in an absence of any streetscape appeal, has commercial lots standing empty and is now backtracking trying to recreate a downtown with history and character, which at some point their NPP must have destroyed. Also, thank you for pointing out that people from West Kelowna and Kelowna have signed the opposing petition, currently outside a neighbouring property of the proposed development on 4th Street and Beach Avenue. It demonstrates just how visitors, which the Peachland economy relies on, feel so strongly that they want Peachland to keep its unique charm, which neighbouring towns have lost, that they will

go to the trouble of signing the petition too. This leads me to the developer’s website you are keen for us residents to see. On your advice, I looked it up and found it ironic that it boasts that the 1.400 to 2,300 square feet, 10 water view apartments including two penthouse suites, (the description of which puts paid to any illusion that these will be ‘affordable’ apartments) just steps away from the Gasthaus. The Gasthaus which attracts visitors winter and summer is the very antithesis of the design of the Peachtree. This building is now in danger of being surrounded and overshadowed by future high-rise developments, of which he has set a precedence, yet he is using the Gasthaus, the charm of which he may well be destroying, to help sell his apartments. Before you shout C.A.V.E. I am not against a higher rise development near the road, which would cost less and really help address the affordable housing issue. However, I am against a five storey building in downtown Peachland which so obviously is at odds with its surroundings, that will set a precedence, resulting in destroying the quaintness, sense of history and character of Peachland forever. In fact, everything which the OCP guidelines were trying to avoid. Gillian Evans Peachland

brainstorming Round Table last year, about what Peachland has to offer, hosted by the Wellness Centre, a common thread of discussion was that it was time for a new OCP, and with all due respect and kudos to those who participated 13 or 14 years ago, it is overdue! I, for one, voted for a council that was open to development and significantly growing the tax base. I know they have to be brave in balancing a ton of different interests, but if council keeps making it impossible for developers to build something that is viable for them, developers will give up on Peachland.

We already have a reputation as being horrible and costly to work with. I think this council, in large part, has almost had to pass this new development because of how poorly other entities have been treated in the past. We all HAVE to understand that it’s risky to develop property, and important to make money in development (what is wrong with that?), in the climate we are in. Will property go up or down … who knows? Developers take the risk. Part two of this letter will continue in next week’s View Tanya Northcott Peachland

Here ‘n’ there: Submitting to nature JON NETELENBOS

PEACHLAND OP-ED COLUMNIST Hell has no fury like nature gone awry. With catastrophic floods in southeastern Texas and devastating wildfires throughout B.C.—both record setting— one can’t help but ask, is any place safe anymore? And we’re just talking about Canada and the US where to date both nations have already endured dozens of separate weather, climate, and flood disasters. Here in the Okanagan the most formidable threat still is the wildfire—although that may be disputed, given this year’s flooding crises. (How can you not recall the sight of that enormous orange-colored bladder dam stretched nearly two kilometers along Beach Avenue’s lakefront?) Earthquakes arguably pose the smallest natural disaster threat to the Okanagan area even though British Columbia’s lower mainland is regarded to be the most seismically prone region of Canada. (Canada experiences approximately 1,500 earthquakes every year, of which less than 10 percent measure more than magnitude 3 on the Richter scale.) Living alongside lakes and rivers is appealing to many, but again, extreme weather conditions such as a lengthy period of continuous rainfall, can cause massive flooding, resulting in extensive property damage (the docks of about 350 Kelowna lakefront properties were destroyed during last May’s floods). Driving on Highway 97 from Peachland to West Kelowna, you can see a scattering of lovely homes dotting the hillsides on both lower and higher elevations. I have no doubt that the owners of these expansively decked homes retained the services of a geotechnical engineering and material testing professional before and during construction. Still, landslides can occur when infrastructure projects and house construction expand to higher elevations. The B.C. Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources web site reports that “In British Columbia the loss of life and damage to property caused by landslides is greater than losses caused by other natural hazards such as earthquakes and flooding.” So, is any place safe anymore? Probably not. But can we do something about it? Probably, yes. Begin today to ask yourself, “What can I be doing to address climate change?”

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It’s almost time to roll out the green carpet. With summertime winding down, the 50+ Activity Centre is getting back into carpet bowling mode. It’s a low impact sport, so “No physical restrictions can prevent anybody from playing,” said co-ordinator Bill Moreau Van Noortwyk. “It’s not a physical game, unlike lane bowling and stuff where you have to lob that ball down to hit the pins.”

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HAZING IT UP – A wildfire that broke out near Joe Rich on Aug. 25 was

visible from Peachland before it filled the skies with a thick curtail of smoke. An estimated 1,100 residents were evacuated from their homes. As of Wednesday’s press deadline, hundreds of affected residents returned home as the evacuation order had been partially rescinded.

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Although the game is bowling, the scoring system is more similar to that of curling. “It’s the same concept as curling but without any heavy lifting,” Moreau said. “You sometimes have to hit another ball to ricochet to where you want to be, which is close to the jack.” Regular and casual bowlers are invited to take part. Each game lasts about 30 minutes, and they play three times at every gathering. Teams are decided randomly each time. Carpet bowling takes place at the 50+ Activity Centre every Tuesday and Saturday at 10 a.m. and participants should show up early. The cost for Activity Centre members is a mere $5 annual activity fee. To get involved, contact the 50+ Activity Centre at (250) 767-9133.

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The Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC) provides a range of programs and services which focus on the well-being, independence and engagement of Peachland residents. This position works closely and collaboratively with the Executive Coordinator and other staff to provide PWC Services to the community.

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The Peachland Wellness Centre 250.767.0141 4426-5th Street

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Boys and Girls Club had epic summer OKANAGAN BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB - Peachland Elementary School, Preschool proPEACHLAND vides 3 and 4 year old children with a program Summer at the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club Peachland has been a blast! Each day has been full of new experiences and adventures for kids and youth in the community. In August, members in our Recreation program have toured Beach Avenue in 4 seater bikes from Beach Ride Rentals, enjoyed cool treats at Bliss Bakery, learned tips and techniques from a pro in our Acting and Improv class, and raced around in the go karts and bumper boats at Loco Landings in Penticton Members in our Summer Daycamp program also had an exciting month with lots of fun activities and adventurous out trips. Popular destinations were Arion Farms in Kelowna where kids got to learn about and interact with lots of cute animals, bouncing on the inflatables at Just 4 Fun, and lots of water games and turns on the Slip N’ Slide to beat the Summer heat! As summer draws to a close, attention turns towards Back to School. This is an exciting time, the start of a new school year, reconnecting with friends and teachers, and sharing stories of fun summer adventures. Here at the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club, we are gearing up to offer a wide variety of Fall Recreation Programs and special events in addition to our Preschool and After school programs. Activity calendars will be available at the Club and on our Facebook page Okanagan Boys and Girls Club – Peachland. There are just a few spaces left in our Peachland Preschool and After School Programs. Located at

where they will be encouraged to explore, learn, and grow in a stimulating and fun environment. Tuition Sponsorships may be available; for pre-registration or more information please contact the Peachland Club at 250-767-2515. In the After School program, children Kindergarten to grade 6 are given opportunities to develop new skills, make new friends, and participate in a variety of activities. Transportation from school to the Club and a nutritious after school snack is provided. Programs are available on professional days and during school breaks. Club membership and pre-registration is required. We also offer a variety of low to no cost drop in programs for children and youth of all ages including dinner nights, out trips, and recreation activities. For teens who are interested in accumulating volunteer hours, we have many opportunities to get involved including helping out in programs, at special events or even leading a fun activity or sport. Take a moment to visit the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club website at www.boysandgirlsclubs.ca to learn about the great programs and services and special events offered across the Valley. Our Facebook page, Okanagan Boys and Girls Club Peachland, includes program information and some of the fun things we’ve been up to. We also invite people to come by and check out our Club anytime to meet the staff and pick up our program and activity calendars.

Club Member of the Month Jack began attending the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club in Peachland in 2013 as a student in our Preschool Class. Since then, he has also participated in the After School and Day Camp programs. Jack makes friends easily thanks to his playful personality and great sense of humour! He enjoys all kinds of activities at the Club from field and gym games to board games and art. His curiosity and creativity result in awesome art projects and sculptures. Jack is very inquisitive and a quick learner. He recently surprised some of our older members when they taught him checkers he was very quickly winning games! The staff members at Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs Peachland are very pleased to recognize Jack as our Club Member of the Month!

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

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

The Peachland Little Schoolhouse Annual Summer Arts Program - Kat Lefebvre is the local artists featured Aug 30-Sep 2, from 11–4 pm, at 1898 Brandon Lane. Kat is a member of both art clubs, a student of Robert’s art class and a fearless painter. She will tackle any subject and produce a pleasing result. Sponsored by the Peachland Arts Council. Note: Sunday Tea is finished for the summer. Canada 150/Labour Day Pancake Breakfast - at the 50+ Activity Centre, Sept 3, 8-11 am. Cost for Adults $5, Children (6-11) $3, and under 5 FREE. Peachland Legion 2017 Golf Tournament Saturday, Sept 9, at the Sumac Ridge Golf &

Country Club. $75 Entry fee, includes Golf, dinner, and prizes. Teams welcome. Contact John MacNichol at 778-479-9016, if you have questions. Peachland Fall Fair: Canada Proud - Harvesting Traditions at the Peachland Community Centre. Peachland’s 98th year, Sat and Sun Sept 9-10. Saturday 1:00-6:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Awards at 4:00 pm. For more info...see page 2. Peachland Ambassadors are celebrating Canada’s 150th Birthday at their annual pageant on Sat Sep 16 at 7:00 pm at the Peachland Community Ctre. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10.00. Refreshments and Birthday Cake wil be served.

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

O Every Thursday, 6:45 p.m. G Doors open at 5:30 p.m. N

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Everyone over 19 years is welcome!

Membership not required. Newcomers welcome. Casual callers and sellers are still needed.

Labour Day (Canada 150) Pancake Breakfast

All Activities

will be resuming

Sun Sep 3, 8:00-11:00 am Cost: Adults $5

Children $3 (6-11), under 5 FREE

the week of September 11.

Call office for Hall Rental availability

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

Every Week: Art • Chess • Bowling • Bridge • Crafts • Exercise/Yoga • Ukulele MONDAYS FITNESS ROOM 7 am-5 pm, Community Centre YOGA (RESTORATIVE) 8 am, 50+ Activity Centre

MEDITATION GROUP 11:30 am-1:00 pm. Peachland Wellness Ctre

TAI CHI noon, 50+ Activity Centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Comm. Ctre

PICKLEBALL DROP IN (ALL LEVELS) 1-3 pm Community Centre

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

AFTERNOON BRIDGE 1:30 pm 50+ Activity Centre

LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE Returns Sept 11 at 10 am at Peachland Wellness Centre

SPIN, CORE & STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm, at the Little Schoolhouse.

YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6-8 pm, 4th St Place TUESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 7 am-5 pm, Community Centre FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th Street Place CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 9:30-11:30 am Community centre MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE 9:30 am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

AA 12-1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre. Starts again Sep 12, 2017. MAHJONG 1-4 pm, 50+ Activity Centre YOUTH DROP-IN 3:30-8 pm, Peachland Youth Centre, Grades 7+

Peachland Variety Singers: will be starting their 44th season on Mon Sep 11 at 9:30 am in the 50+ Activity Centre. The choir is open to all seniors who love to sing harmony. Men are especially welcome. Peachland Farmers and Crafters Market: Sundays 10-2, in Heritage Park, until Sept 24th. Giant “Paint by Number” - Entry for the Guinness World Book of Records. Paint a 1” square in the giant painting. 6048 squares! Take away a post card of the photo identifying your square. Although the record has been reached.... we want to finish the painting, so come paint a square!

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER GROUP 10-noon every 3rd Wednesday Peachland Wellness Ctre

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7 pm, Peachland Museum

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10 - noon, Peachland Wellness Ctre. Starts again Sept 15.

SUNSHINE SINGERS 1:15 to 2:15 pm Peachland Wellness Ctre. Starts again Sept 6.

THURSDAYS

YOGA (BEGINNERS) 10:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre

FITNESS ROOM 7 am-5 pm, Community Centre

PICKLEBALL DROP IN (ALL LEVELS) 1-3 pm Community Centre

ART CLUB 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

YOGA (FOUNDATIONS) 8am, 50+ Activity Ctre

LADIES COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland

TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 10:00-11:00 am. At Heritage Park, hosted by Peachland Wellness Ctre

Wellness Ctre

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DROP-IN & OPEN GYM (ages 9-12) 3-8 pm, Pick up available at Peachland Elem School

CHESS 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

WEDNESDAYS

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DINNER NIGHT (ages 9-12) 4-7:30 pm

FITNESS ROOM 7 am-5 pm, Community Centre INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Comm. Centre YOGA (BASIC BEGINNERS) 8 am, 50+ Activity Ctre 50+ FITNESS 9:15 am, 50+ Activity Centre ENERGY FOR WELLNESS Please call 250-767-0141 Peachland Wellness Ctre WELLNESS CIRCLE 10 am-12 noon; 2nd & 4th Wed - Peachland Wellness Ctre. Starts again Sept 13.

AFTERNOON BRIDGE 1:30-3:30 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

WRITERS UNBLOCKED Second Wednesday of the Month, 6:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

CLOG DANCING 6-7 pm 50+ Activity Centre KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm, at the Little Schoolhouse. LIONS DEN MEETING 7 pm. 2nd week and 4th week: 4440 5th St. Contact: Gary 250-767-3491

Places of Faith Peachland United Church

PEACHLAND

BAPTIST CHURCH

4421 4th Street

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

Sunday Services Contemporary Worship Service 9 a.m.

Traditional Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School resumes

“Let Us Worship Together”

9:30 a.m. Study, Coffee & Conversation Office Hours 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Monday to Friday

www.gracelutherankelowna.com We are wheelchair accessible

For more information call John 250-767-2221 Don McMillan 250-300-1642

4th Street & Brandon Ave

250-767-3131 www.stmargaretspeachland.org

Sunday Mornings Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Sunday Sep 3

Relationships

Rev. Robin Graves

September 10, 2017

Lake Ave at 13th St 250-767-9237

Sunday Worship 2pm

The art of friendship 4464 4th Street (St. Margaret’s Anglican Church building)

Pastor: Ian McLean

ROTARY CLUB OF PEACHLAND 12-1:30 pm, Gasthaus Restaurant. Everyone welcome. AA 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre UKULELE (BEGINNER) 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB HEALTHY TEENS (ages 13+) 4 -7 pm BINGO 6:45 pm (doors open 5:30 pm), 50+ Activity Centre FRIDAYS

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Comm Ctre

(P.A.O.C.)

with Pastor Don McMillan

IRON & SILK 10:45 am, 50+ Activity Centre

FITNESS ROOM 7 am-5 pm, Community Centre

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

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Runs continuously over the summer. 10 am-12 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre.

MEAT DRAW 4-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Peachland

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

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

10:30 am

Wednesdays Sept to May

Ladies Bible Study 9:30 am

all are welcome

Dr. Gord Denison

Hall rental contact Doreen 250-767-2132

peachlandbaptist.com

PASTOR

50+ FITNESS 9 am, 50+ Activity Centre FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th Street Place CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 10 am-noon, Community Centre PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 9:30 am-3 pm Bargain Bin.

PICKLEBALL DROP IN (ALL LEVELS) 1-3 pm Community Centre LEGO TIME 3-4 pm, all ages, Peachland Library BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DROP IN (ages 9-12) 4-8 pm, SATURDAYS PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 9:30 am-3 pm Bargain Bin. 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 BREAKFAST 8-11 am, Peachland Wellness Ctre Starts again Sept 10. PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10 am, United Church ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP 10 am, St. Margaret’s Church EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 10 am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 am service fellowship 11:30 am, 4204 Lake Ave. 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

DAN WALTON

JUST ANOTHER PHENOMENON DAN WALTON

HIKING AT NIGHT – before wildfire smoke blocked our view of outer space again, some long exposure photos taken earlier this week captured Peachland and the Milky Way solar system. Pictures taken from the bottom and top of Pincushion Trail.

– A solar eclipse was the result of the Earth, sun and moon all falling into alignment on Aug. 21. Festival goers from around the world traveled to Oregon to party in the path of totality.

Ryga Festival this weekend in Summerland A festival in honour of George Ryga – a legendary Canadian playwright – runs all weekend all through his hometown of Summerland. While George passed away 20 years ago, his sons Campbell and Sergie Ryga will be leading the Ryga Brothers Reunion Concert. Campbell and Sergie learned

about the magic of music alongside their best friends while growing up in Summerland, but they haven’t been getting together very often since Campbell moved away form the Okanagan in 1979. The festival also includes readings and workshops. See the full schedule and get ticket info at rygafest.ca.

Pet of the Week

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South Okanagan/Similkameen SPCA

Name: Willy Age: 2 yrs+ ID:438676

Brown Tabby

Willy - Willy

DAN WALTON

Real Estate Update

Summer

Reading Club Pictured (Back Row left to right) is Chevy Matthews, Zoey Firth, Jaden Young, Nixon Dawson, Liam Major, Jayden Gemperle, Ethen Fulford, Ashton Fulford, Dane Costa, Jakob Sunduk. In the front row is James Major, Sarah Nagata, Kaylee Cuthbert, Elyse Fulford, Ollie Gemperle, Sydney Fulford, Hannah Firth. • Front page write-up courtesy of Sandra Halme, Friends of the Peachland Library

BY DEBRA KELLY August is usually the slowest FUN FACTS: housing starts For your local Peachland update, sales month in the Okanagan are up 87%; building permit contact Debra at 250-864-6891 but DOM (days on market) values up 40% and average or through sunlinks.net are strong for all types of rent is up 6%. homes at 63 DOM vs. 79 last year. Cooling trends continue in July 2017 vs July 2016 the Central Okanagan with fewer homes TYPE OF HOME 2017 2016 % CHANGE selling. However the overall unit sale price Residential $692,838 $624,571 +10.93 for ALL types of Townhomes $464, 463 $451,079 +2.87 homes is up over 8%. On the listing side of Condo $326,770 $290,443 +12.51 things, units listed in July 2017 were up over OUR BUYERS ARE FROM: Sellers receiving 97.88% of list price 56% Okanagan July 2016 with 1059 Takes 41 days on average to sell (60+ DOM last year) 19% Van/Lower Mainland new listings entering 10% other BC the market—up 14.36% **PEACHLAND Residential homes average price now $629,345 10% Alberta 73 sold and only 47 DOM (past 180 days) of July 2016. 2% Outside Canada

came into the shelter as a stray. He is full of energy and loves to talk. We do not know alot about him but what we do know is that he is super friendly and needs a forever home!