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A truck camper attached to a F-350 pickup exploded on Friday night just south of Antlers Beach on Highway 97. A man, woman and their dog all managed to escape the vehicle safely. MP Dan Albas, driving home from the Oasis Art Show in Peachland, was a just few cars behind and witnessed the action. “There was a massive ball of flame,” he said. “Something must have lit up in the back. It didn’t look like anybody was hurt but it probably impacted somebody’s vacation.” The Peachland Fire Department attended the scene and extinguished the flames, which had fully engulfed the camper by the time they arrived. A boat being towed by the truck appeared to sustain no damage, though the box of the truck was damaged. Long weekend traffic was slow enough before the accident around 8 p.m., and then the highway had to to be closed in both directions for a short period. The highway eventually reopened to alternating traffic until the scene was fully cleared by emergency crews.

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The gates of Greata Ranch, a landmark of Highway 97, are open again for wine lovers to come pouring through. “Everything has been modernized,” said Gordon Fitzpatrick, president of Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards. “You would hardly recognize it.” It was an 18-month project that required new construction and substantial renovations. One of the major new additions is Fitzbistro, featuring chef Tony DeLuca from Niagra on the Lake in Ontario. DeLuca, also the author of several cookbooks, and an instructor at Niagra Culinary College,

Peachland. The restaurant is open seven days a week for lunch and select days for brunch and dinner (brunches on Saturdays and Sundays; dinners Thursday, Friday Saturday). And the main attraction – their wine – is now labeled Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards. “I’d like to say after 30 years of being pioneers in the Okanagan wine business we finally put our name on the front of the label, not just the back,” Fitzpatrick said. “Fitz” fits well as a brand for their sparkling wine, which they call Fitz Brut. “It’s a neat name for what we’re doing with our sparkling program.” Anybody visiting the property can get a “How It’s Made” style experience of the Fitz Brut, where guests are submerged in every step of the production – from the growing the grapes to fermenting them in the oak barrels, storing them in cellars and then perfecting the ancient techniques with automated machinery. Contact the winery through their website, fitzwine.com, to book sparking wine tours. “I wanted to create a very welcoming environment where people could come here and stay awhile, instead of just com-

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offered at Fitzpatrick Family Vineyard, seven still wine and the Fitz Brut. Fitzpatrick said red wines are on their way but won’t be ready until next year’s hospitality season. “It’s nice to have our doors open again,” Fitzpatrick said. “We want people to come out and enjoy our patio and the experiences we have to offer.”

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Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 2155, 2017 DAN WALTON Council adopted Development Cost Charge EDITOR (DCC) Bylaw No. 2155, 2017. The Bylaw upeditor@peachlandview.com dates the current DCC Bylaw charges that are collected from Development applications and Even though it will used to fund various capital expenditures re- only take one traitor to sulting from population growth. topple B.C.’s new NDP government that’s 2016 Statement Of Financial Information being propped up by Council accepted the 2016 Statement of the Green Party, loFinancial Information, which is a legislat- cal MLA Dan Ashton ed document that discloses assets, liabilities, says the Liberal Party remunerations paid to Elected Officials and won’t be making any District Staff, remunerations paid to suppliers attempts to cause anof goods and services, along with other finan- imosity between their cial information affecting the municipality. political rivals. Ashton thinks his opponent’s fall will 2017 Annual Report Council accepted the 2017 Annual Report, be self-inflicted. To which is a legislated document that lists the see the detrimental audited financial statements for the previous effects of an NDP govyear, tax exemptions, progress reports on the ernment – “Just look objective and measures established the previ- at what’s happening ous year, as well as the objectives and measures next door in Alberta,” for the upcoming year, among others. Copies he said, citing how the of the Annual Report are available at the Dis- Alberta NDP governtrict Office, located at 5806 Beach Ave. and on ment posted a $10.8 the District Website at http://www.peachland. billion shortfall in its ca/cms/wpattachments/wpID889atID2327.pdf annual budget, raising the province’s total More on Page 9 debt by 30 per cent in

a single year. “You don’t need to look too far to see what happens when you’re not fiscally responsible.” Ashton said he has a “huge” social conscience and he’s worried the BC NDP’s spending will run amok, leaving the province in a weak position to fulfil its crucial financial obligations. However, NDP leader John Horgan is confident that his party knows how to make

the province a better place. “This is our chance to do incredible things for the people of B.C.,” Horgan said in a mass email. “From making life more affordable, to reforming our elections, fixing essential services and growing a sustainable economy that will power our province for generations to come.” Asked if the new NDP government might affect the outcome of the Highway 97 Transportation Study, Ashton said he hopes not. But the Okanagan Valley is the second largest growing area in the province, so the NDP should be paying close attention. “I will be ensuring the new transportation minister knows full well what’s trans-

piring in Peachland regarding that,” he said, adding that he has a good working relationship with MLAs of all stripes. However, he believes it “was not that astute” for Green Party leader Andrew Weaver to formally partner with the NDP instead of co-operating with both major parties. Had Weaver been willing to work with both parties, he could have made himself the “de facto leader of the province,” Ashton said “If I was Mr. Weaver I would have stayed out… he’s made a decision, gone down a route and we’ll have to see what happens.” And although the party Ashton belongs to no longer holds enough seats to call the shots, “An effective opposition member

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I am concerned about the left hand turn off Highway 97S on Drought Hill in Peachland, turning on to Drought Road. The turn is on the downhill, around the first corner after the Connector overpass, one lane only, with no turning lane. People who choose to turn left there must stop in the middle of the busy fast-moving highway and wait for the northbound traffic to clear, risking a rear-end collision. I have contacted the Ministry of Transportation regarding this hazard and was told that

they have been monitoring this intersection but will not act “unless it becomes problematic (high crash incident)”. So, I am writing this letter to make people aware of the hazard and also to ask people who live on or visit Drought Road to please make it a bit safer for yourself and others when there is traffic by going down the hill to the turning lane at Buchanan Road, turn around, and enter Drought Road from the northbound lane. Thank you,

There was a massive crowd on Heritage Park to watch Elvis AKA Adam Fitzpatrick perform in the evening show. The crowds on the downtown sidewalk were huge and thanks to the RCMP there was a continual and obvious police presence preventing any trouble. Traffic moved at a crawl through town but drivers were understanding and respectful. Fireworks watchers were amazed to observe a drone,

hovering on the East side of the lake, and likely filming the fireworks from above . When the show was over it flew away with red lights visible, coming down near the shopping centre. Where can we see the amazing pictures it must have taken over the activities on a perfect end of a perfect Canada day?

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How very kind and liberal of you to give the terrorist Family Khadr $10.5 million of the Canadian Taxpayer’s funds! This is a family that has been involved with al Qaeda and the Afghan Terrorists bent on overtaking Afghanistan and making it a Sharia law nation while trampling on the basic human rights of millions in the process. They also have ties to Palestinian terror groups through his mother a proud supporter of terrorism, all the while enjoying all the social, legal and support benefits of the Canadian system! But his human rights were possibly violated in part by the US, and is Canada responsible for that? Did we not spring him out of the US prison quick enough and did this violate his rights? No. Omar’s Father the al Qaeda leader took Omar and trained him and three other brothers to bomb, shoot, maim, and kill all who opposed the insurgents – Afghans and Allies alike. He succeeded in the objective – killing one and blinding another US serviceman both in uniform, unlike Omar who dressed as a civilian to avoid detection, but was caught alive (unlike his one brother who was killed in another battle) and imprisoned in a military prison. Too Bad! That possible consequence is known to all who participate in terrorism, but then the liberal, left, pacifists are ecstatic that they can win obscene awards for him from this Liberal government who cannot even provide our military decent mental health treatment for the thousands of returning Canadian Service personel who risk their lives to prevent terrorist from slaughtering civilians and enslaving millions around the world. Shame on you Mr. Fuhr, shame on your Cabinet and Trudeau for capitulating in this gross charade and playing to your base, as it is not in the interests of Canadians. Doug Waines West Kelowna

Omar Khadr sure made history more interesting. His atypical experience with international law won him a $10.5 million settlement from the Canadian government. He was serving a prison sentence for terrorism as recently as 2015, and starting at the age of 16, he spent a decade locked up in the most notorious prison of our time, Guantanamo Bay. Normally it’s tough to sympathize with people fighting on behalf of the Taliban. And many people will never sympathize with Khadr because of his involvement with them. But America’s War on Terror resulted in their military engaging in combat with a 15-yearold kid born in Toronto. Khadr’s story blurs the line between “us” Westerners and “them” terrorists. His crime was throwing a grenade that killed a US medic amid a firefight. He was then severely wounded and captured. Even though he met the definition of a child soldier, he pled guilty under duress and was sentenced as an adult before a US military tribunal. There’s a strong case to be made that Khadr deserves to be in jail – he took the life of an American army man on behalf of terrorism. “Canada rewards terrorists,” Sun Media declared. But Khadr wasn’t given a fair opportunity to defend his actions and his Canadian government hadn’t left him to the wolves. His human rights were disregarded because his family involved him with the sordidness of terrorism. That’s just another way to become a multi-millionaire by the age of 30. Dan Walton Editor

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JULY 7, 2017

OPINION

A five-storey building on Beach Avenue? Dear editor: I’m not against development but I think it must be done carefully to preserve this beautiful little town. I don’t believe that a five story building amongst residential is going to look like it belongs here. Is this the future vision for Peachland, five story condominiums along Beach Avenue, because this does set a precedence. Has any consideration been given to the people in the homes behind and alongside this development? They will be in the shadow of the five stories. Parking will be at a premium for them. Back against the highway a five story building with the top three floors, as planned with this building, will still have lovely views of the water. This was the proposal of the former OCP, that five

stories or more, would be accepted but back against the highway and then tapered forward. I believe the vision then, was of smaller shops along Beach Avenue. Kudos to Councilor Condon for his stand and comments: “We got a clear message that they wanted lower buildings towards the water. This breaks faith with the kind of guidance we were given.” Someone suggested the Senior’s complex to be built will be five stories. Not a problem; that is starting back on the highway and not on Beach Avenue. I have never spoken to a soul who doesn’t love our little town. The comments are always positive, the walkway, the restaurants most of all the quaintness of Peachland. The only negative I ever hear is the parking. I understand

there will be parking in this complex for the tenants but what of their visitors, employees of the offices, their customers and of the commercial? How many times will people drive around the block looking for parking, wanting to visit the doctor, drugstore, other little shops or restaurants in Peachland and finally give up and go somewhere else? What of consideration for the existing businesses? Five stories in the middle of a residential area—the rest of us along this block have no intention to sell, so as Councilor Thom suggested, “It could be an eyesore but people will get used to it?” I’m not a planner but it just doesn’t fit. The previous council and Mayor have always got a lot of flack about being down on development. Could it be the previous ones were trying to main-

Beginning of a smaller Kelowna Dear Mayor Fortin: Although it was totally expected that this project would been given approval, I cannot begin to tell you how very disappointed and frustrated I felt reading the article published in the June 30, 2017 issue of the Peachland View. Our Mayor and Council feel: • “this development may not check off all the boxes the District is looking for but reality is different from theory” - even though reality is different from theory if it didn’t check off all the boxes why was it approved? • “this building with its tall dimensions may be perceived as an eyesore in the beginning but it will blend over time” - of course it will, now that this five storey building has been approved we have opened the door to future developments of the same height or possibly higher along the waterfront. • “the building might be a little taller but the District has been trying to entice development like PeachTree for the last fifteen years” - at what cost to the beauty and quaintness of the community? • “the building will stick out at first but people will get used to it” - excuse me but why should people have to get used to it in the first place? • “the Gateway project stood out”, yes I would presume it did, but it is my understanding that it was also originally set to be a five storey building and someone had the common sense to realize how overwhelming this would be to the beauty of the waterfront of

Peachland. By downsizing this development to three storeys, was not a precedent was set for future development along the waterfront? Please help me to understand why this District has wasted so much of everyone’s time and District/taxpayers’ money asking the community’s opinion on their vision of the future of Peachland through the development of the OCP, continues to seek opinions with Open Houses on such projects as PeachTree Village, and from these opinions reaches a conclusion that the majority of this community sees the future of the flats of Peachland with a maximum of 2-3 storey buildings. Then, with the very first application for a five storey development along Beach Avenue in the downtown area of Peachland, Mayor and Council (with the exception of Councillor Condon) totally ignore all consultation and all written recommendations and approve the application! Development is a good thing for our community but surely there could have been a compromise that met the desires of the developer as well as kept the development in line with the desires of the community. It seems that Councillor Condon is the only person who clearly sees and understands the voice of the community. Welcome to the beginning of losing our small town quaintness/ appeal and to the beginning of a smaller Kelowna! Peggy Worobetz Peachland

tain the ambience of Peachland and listening to the people as to what brought us to this little town in the first place? There has been development approved but look closely for example, of what was left behind with our golf course, the development on table top mountain, etc., etc. We have a treasure to protect, a uniqueness of a little town built on a lake. We need careful planning to maintain that. Does this council want to be the ones remembered in future, when people ask, “Who allowed this to happen”? Just my thoughts on this. Pat Buchanan Peachland

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Calling sustainability of downtown plan into question Dear editor: Our Mayor and Council have done many good things and they have put in a lot of time on behalf of the community, but sometimes criticism is necessary and justified. Such is the case with their approval of the Peachtree Village project at 4th St and Beach Ave. Before I am accused of being anti-development, I would like to make it clear that I am not

opposed to the redevelopment of this corner or the designation of commercial space. It is the size of the building that I oppose; it is far too big for its location on Beach Ave. We should thank Councillor Terry Condon, who was the only member of Council who spoke out against the size of the proposed building. It will be almost twice the height that was documented as a maximum

for buildings on Beach Ave in Peachland’s 2010 Sustainable Downtown Plan (SDP). The BC Local Government Act section 478 (2) specifies that a rezoning bylaw must be consistent with the community’s OCP. Our OCP was modified in 2011 to include the SDP (Appendix E). This plan limits buildings to a maximum of three storeys on Beach Avenue; higher buildings are to be built closer to the highway

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to preserve views from different places. That lack of consistency with the OCP raises serious questions about the legality of the approved rezoning bylaw. The May 16th planning report presented to Council at the May 23rd meeting recognises that inconsistency when it states that “the plan guidelines recommend that the maximum height of buildings in this area be six storeys, stepping down to two or three stories towards the lake”. So a five storey building on Beach Ave is in conflict with the SDP and therefore in conflict with our OCP. Staff could bring forward an amendment to the OCP by dropping the inclusion of the SDP, but that might upset many people, who spent time in helping to create the plan. In 2010 a lot of time and money was spent on the SDP. It involved several staff members from UBC, Peachland planning staff and consultants from Urban Systems and well as many residents that had several meetings in focus groups.

A quote from the final report - “Step building heights down toward the lake. Generally, respond to existing topography and protect lake views by locating taller buildings to the west with lower buildings closer to the lake”. The front cover of this 176 page SDP report shows low-rise buildings on Beach Ave. Limiting the size of buildings on Beach Ave to three storeys was a fundamental part of the SDP plan. How sad it is that our Mayor and Council are happy to drop the plan into the garbage can making the public participation in 2010 a complete waste of everyone’s time, to say nothing of the significant cost to taxpayers. What about the support expressed for this rezoning at the public hearing on June 13th? Well the Peachland Chamber of Commerce stated their support and was able to get many of its members to attend the hearing and give their support. Significantly none of the people who supported the proposal

live anywhere near it. In fact two local residents spoke at the June 13th public hearing and they will be directly affected; they were both strongly opposed. So, although only two, we can say that 100% of the residents living near the development site were opposed. And another very important issue was raised by these two residents - the lack of parking in the area. Ever since the arrival of the main sewer, there has always been some people who wanted downtown Peachland to fill up with high rise buildings. For better or worse this will never happen, because we can never create the amount of parking necessary to support it. I was a member of Peachland Council when Steve Allison put forward a redevelopment proposal in 2012 for the Edgewater hotel. I supported the rezoning and the proposed three-storey building on Beach Ave which was approved by Council. However there was a major problem with

the parking requirements. We asked staff to bring forward a report on the cost of building a multi-storey above-ground parking facility on the land behind the Edgewater owned by Peachland. The advice from staff was not to spend too much time discussing it as the costs were far too high for such a parking facility to ever be built. Clearly we can’t build underground parking downtown. The costs of building multi-storey concrete car parks are prohibitive and that only leaves the limited street parking. A few bigger buildings will be constructed, the street parking will fill up and future redevelopment will be stalled. So for members of Council to suggest that the proposed five-storey Peachland Village project will trigger many more like it is unlikely to happen. Instead the building at 4th Street (if it is built) will stand out as a monument to bad planning. Eric Hall Peachland

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Council highlights . . . from Page 3 Zoning Bylaw No. 2100, Amendment Bylaw No. 2154, 2017 Council adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 2100, Amendment Bylaw No. 2154, 2017. The Bylaw amends the zoning of properties located at 4415, 4431, 4461 and 4445 6th Street to CR-1 Mixed Use Zone. The zoning designation change allows for the construction of affordable seniors’ housing. Development Permit – DP17-03 Council authorized the issuance of a Development Permit for 4415, 4431, 4461 and 4445 6th Street for the purpose of constructing affordable seniors’ housing. Zoning Bylaw No. 2100, Amendment Bylaw No. 2169, 2017 Council adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 2100, Amendment Bylaw No. 2169, 2017. The amendment is a housekeeping amendment that updates the Parking and Loading Table in the Zoning Bylaw.

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JULY 7, 2017

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The Peachland Little Schoolhouse Annual Summer Arts Program features a local artist or artisan showing, demonstrating and selling their work. This week, the artists are Valerie Muir and Glenna Messer, member of the PDRS Friday Art Club. Valerie is working on a series of Kootenay paintings and Glenna’s focus is local scenes. Thursday to Sunday 11-4 pm, 1898 Brandon lane. Sponsored by

heritage building. Peachland Farmers and Crafters Market: Sundays 10-2, in Heritage Park, until Sept 24th. Giant “Paint by Number” Historic Peachland entry for the Guinness World Book of Records in the Peachland Art Gallery. Visitors to the gallery will be asked to paint a 1” square in the giant the Peachland Arts Council. painting. 6048 squares! Take away a post card of the photo identifying your square. Sunday Tea on the Patio at the Little Although the record has now been Schoolhouse off 4th Street, Sunday 1-4 pm. Meet local artists and enjoy a leisurely reached.... we want to finish the painting, so bring your visitors! tea and dessert in this unique small 5672 Beach Avenue, Peachland 250-767-9133 Call for Info

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Tai Chi, Yoga, & 50+ Fitness

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continue at regular times

CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 9:30-11:30 am Community centre

CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Ctre CHAIR FITNESS 11-11:45 am, 4th Street Place

Tuesday and Friday 9:30-11:30

AA 12-1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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

throughout the summer

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 INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Comm. Ctre TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30-10:30 am, 4th Street Place MEDITATION GROUP 11:30 am-1:00 pm. Peachland Wellness Ctre

LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE Not running over the summer. Returns Sept 11 at 10 am at Peachland Wellness Centre TAI CHI noon, 50+ Activity Centre NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL DROP IN (ALL LEVELS) 1-3 pm Community Centre AFTERNOON BRIDGE 1:30 pm 50+ Activity Centre SPIN, CORE & STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre

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KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm, at the Little Schoolhouse. VINYASA YOGA FLOW 6-7 pm, Community Centre YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6-8 pm, 4th St Place WOODCARVING 7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre LATIN GROOVE DANCE 7:30pm -8:30 pm, Community Centre TUESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 7 am-5 pm, Community Centre

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre. Ends Jun 13 and starts again Sep 11, 2017.

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

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

FITNESS ROOM 7 am-5 pm, Community Centre

CLOG DANCING 6-7 pm 50+ Activity Centre

GENTLE STRETCH 11:00 -11:45 am 4th Street Place

KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm, at the Little Schoolhouse.

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Comm. Centre

LIONS DEN MEETING 7 pm. 2nd week and 4th week: 4440 5th St. Contact: Gary 250-767-3491

YOGA (BASIC BEGINNERS) 8 am, 50+ Activity Ctre 50+ FITNESS 9:15 am, 50+ Activity Centre FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30-10:30 am, 4th Street Place ENERGY FOR WELLNESS Change in day & time due to flooding. Please call 250-767-0141 Peachland Wellness Ctre WELLNESS CIRCLE 10 am-12 noon; 2nd & 4th Wed - Peachland Wellness Ctre; Ends Jun 14; Starts again Sept 13. DEMENTIA CAREGIVER GROUP 10-noon every 3rd Wednesday Peachland Wellness Ctre

MAHJONG 1-4 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

SUNSHINE SINGERS 1:15 to 2:15 pm Peachland Wellness Ctre. Ends Jun 21; Starts again Sept 6.

YOUTH DROP-IN 3:30-8 pm, Peachland Youth Centre, Grades 7+

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

PEACHLAND SPARKS AND BROWNIES 5:45-7 pm, Community Centre

CHESS 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

ZUMBA 5:15-6:15 pm, 4th St Place

AFTERNOON BRIDGE 1:30-3:30 pm, 50+ Activity Centre BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DINNER NIGHT (ages 9-12) 4-7:30 pm

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th Street Place

Places of Faith Peachland United Church

St. Margaret’s Anglican 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.

Vacation Bible School (Cost free) July 24-28, 9 am - noon Ages 3 through Grade 6

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Rev. Robin Graves 4th Street & Brandon Ave

250-767-3131 www.stmargaretspeachland.org

Lake Ave at 13th St 250-767-9237

Sunday Worship 2pm with Pastor Don McMillan

4464 4th Street (St. Margaret’s Anglican Church building)

Sunday Mornings

10:30 am

Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.

Pastor: Ian McLean all are welcome Hall rental contact Doreen 250-767-2132

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CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7 pm, Peachland Museum THURSDAYS FITNESS ROOM 7 am-5 pm, Community Centre YOGA (FOUNDATIONS) 8am, 50+ Activity Ctre TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS Peachland Wellness Ctre. At Heritage Park 10:00 am from Jun 1-29. Starts again Aug 10, same location. PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 10 am-3 pm Bargain Bin. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Runs continuously over the summer. 10 am-12 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre. IRON & SILK 10:45 am, 50+ Activity Centre CHAIR FITNESS 11-11:45 am, 4th Street Place ROTARY CLUB OF PEACHLAND 12-1:30 pm, Gasthaus Restaurant. Everyone welcome. AA 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre UKULELE (BEGINNER) 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre MEAT DRAW 4-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 TOTAL BODY BLAST 5:306:30 pm, Community Centre VINYASA YOGA FLOW 5:306:30 pm, Community Centre

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

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

Wednesdays Sept to May

Ladies Bible Study 9:30 am

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

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FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th Street Place CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 10 am-noon, Community Centre PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 10 am-3 pm Bargain Bin. MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10 - noon, Peachland Wellness Ctre. Ends Jun 16. Starts again Sept 15. THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10:3011:30 am, 4th Street Pl. YOGA (BEGINNERS) 10:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre ART CLUB 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre LADIES COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

MAHJONG 1-4 pm, 50+ Activity Centre 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 CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Ctre PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 10 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 CLOSED Until Further Notice due to flooding. PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10 am, United Church ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP 10 am, St. Margaret’s Church EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 10 am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 am service fellowship 11:30 am, 4204 Lake Ave. UKULELE 1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre MEAT DRAW 2-4 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday worship at 2 pm, Meeting at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

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KING IN PEACHLAND – Elvis Evolution was the headlining act of this year’s Canada Day celebrations., which is performed by Adam Fitzpatrick.

A Kelowna cop was off the clock when he busted a prolific offender Monday morning. The officer was driving home from work just after 4:30 a.m. when he recognized a man riding a bicycle as 47-year-old David Martin of no fixed address, a known prolific offender. He witnessed Martin entering into private driveways in the area of Lakeshore Road and Dehart Avenue. The officer confronted Martin who immediately began to flee via bicycle. The officer then called backup to Sarsons Road. While running from the cop, Martin lost control of his bike and fell to the ground. “Copious” amounts of stolen goods spilled out of the suspects backpack, according to Kelowna RCMP. Martin then scrambled onto his feet to try and run away some more. “The officer, now on foot, performed a takedown physically apprehending the suspect while he awaited the ar-

rival of his back up.” Martin was arrested and it turned out he was on probation and in breach of four conditions. He was in possession of numerous car keys, key fobs and break-in tools. He’s been charged with possession of break-in instruments, theft under $5,000, possession of stolen property and breach of his probation. No bail for Martin, but he gets to defend his actions in court on July 10. “RCMP have seen a notable increase in the amount of reported theft from motor vehicle incidents in the Central Okanagan,” said Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey. “All too often, residents continue to leave their wallets inside their unsecure parked vehicles during all hours of the day and night. Thieves are subsequently committing thousands of dollars in frauds, often using the tap feature of credit and debit cards, during the first several hours following the initial theft.” *** Zzz. A man’s suspected getaway driver fell asleep on him while he

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was allegedly breaking into a West kelowna business. Just after 2 a.m. on July 1, the RCMP responded to a business located in the 3400 block of Louie Drive in West Kelowna after an alarm was activated inside. When police arrived they found a woman snoozing inside of a vehicle they believed to be associated with the break-in, while somebody conscious was unlawfully inside of the building that police had completely surrounded. They even brought the canine unit. And the suspect had no clue the cops had even shown up. But officers could hear him making noises from inside the store. The cops tricked him into running out of the building by creating a diversion. He allegedly made holes in the interior of the building, which is a plaza, as a way to sneak through multiple businesses in an effort to avoid capture. “As soon as officers were in position, around the perimeter of the building along with a police service dog, officers banged loudly on

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an exterior door, which caused the suspect to dive through the holes made in the walls, directly into the waiting hands of arresting officers,” said Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey. “The suspect, a 53-year-old Edmonton man, who had been wearing items to protect his identity, was taken into custody without incident.” He was held in jail over the long weekend and appeared in court on July 4. Police located and identified his alleged accomplice, a woman from Edmonton woman – the one who was fast asleep inside a vehicle in a nearby parking lot. She was questioned released without charge. *** RCMP had extra enforcement on the waters of Central Okanagan lakes over the long weekend, and they’re happy to report that the public seems to be getting the message when it comes to boat safety. “Almost all vessels checked, over this past long weekend, had favourable results when it came to vessel operators ensuring that all the necessary safety equipment was on board their boats and in good working order,” the RCMP states. “Officers had a difficult time locating vessels on the water with insufficient personal flotation devices (PFD’s) or proper life jackets for all passengers on board along with other essential safety equipment dependent on the size of their vessel, such as fire extinguishers, buoyant heaving lines, bailers, re-boarding devices, sound signalling devices, or flash lights to name a few.” However, there were a few boaters who didn’t have valid proof of a Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card or provide the necessary documentation to prove licensing and ownership of their vessel. There were also a few loud boats, “with loud exhaust contrary to section 1000 (1) of the Small Vessel Regulations (SVR), which states that no person shall operate a power driven vessel unless it’s equipped with a muffler that is in good working order.”

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Oasis art show

AN OUTSTANDING OPENING – Artists and

art lovers were at the Peachland Art Gallery last Friday for the opening exhibit of Oasis. Pictured top left is Veronica P. Davies stand beside her portrait of “Taylor”; top right is a group shot of PCAC president Deborah Livingstone, gallery coordinator Janet Hornseth, MP Dan Albas and Coun. Pam Cunningham; in the middle is Anita McComas who received the Best of Show award for her painting “Up”; and bottom left is Renata Kerr, recipient of the “New Monaco Abstract Award.”

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PEACHLAND ART GALLERY The Peachland Art Gallery is proud to announce the “Oasis” show at the gallery – 5684 Beach Avenue, previously held at the Rotary Centre for the Arts, for the second year. We had a wonderful opening event last year with 175 invit-

ed guests enjoying a Wine & Cheese as well as music and of course the first opportunity to view over 80 juried works of art including the top prize winners. We set up a tent last year for the awards presentation and with the Lakeview as well as music playing the setting was truly spectacular. One gallery aficionado commented that it reminded her of the fabulous openings the Victoria galleries used to have in days gone by.

Last year we had over 3000 visitors attending the month long exhibition. This year promises to be even more exciting as the show is open to federated artists all across Canada while last year’s event was restricted to the Okanagan chapter. We will have many local dignitaries on hand and I am sure you will have an opportunity to visit with a number of acquaintances as well as a fabulous group of artists – we had 40 artists attending at last year’s event.

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