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The annual Rattlesnake Island Swim, which typically attracts roughly 80 participants, will include 142 in this year’s installment, a growth credited to the involvement of the event’s new sponsor, Interior Savings. page 3

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An air tanker lays retardant on a burning wildfire just west of Gladstone Drive in Peachland Monday morning. The fire has since been completely contained and was been mapped at 0.1 hectare. For more photos and the story see page 8.

Weekend wildfire a close call for Peachland Erin Christie / Peachland View Mike White spotted the ﬁre near Gladstone Road just as he made his way up Ponderosa Drive around 10:30 on Monday morning. The blaze, which has been mapped at 0.1 hectares wide, was contained within

hours but White says it could easily have become dangerous had the wind been blowing a little harder. “It deﬁnitely could have grown and gotten out of control,” White explained. “But fortunately the wind wasn’t really blowing so the ﬁre stayed pretty small. We’re lucky.”

Peachlander Richard Smith echoed White. Smith, a long-time resident who remembers the Trepanier ﬁre vividly, says the Monday morning blaze burned roughly 250 yards from a residential neighbourhood. See OUT-OF-PROVINCE on page 8

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Regional district denies support for shooting field referral application Peachland View A Central Okanagan Shotgun Sports Club (COSSC) proposal to develop a trap and skeet shooting facility on Crown land in the upper Trepanier area was shot down by the regional board at their last meeting.

The COSSC has proposed to construct a trap and skeet field, a clubhouse and storage area in three phases. The club is proposing to construct two skeet fields, 10 trap fields, a clubhouse and a storage area within a fenced and gated area. If approved by the province, the licence of

occupation will cover approximately 23.22 hectares of Crown land. The proposal has recently come to both district council and the regional board as a referral application from Front Counter BC, which is operated by the province. If approved by the

province, shooting at the site would begin at 9 a.m. and extend until dusk each day and will include regular practices on Wednesdays as well as informal events throughout the week. The club also proposes to host eight - 10 registered invitational tournaments throughout

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the year to be scheduled Thursday through Sunday. The referral application came before Peachland council last month for their comment and was generally met with support as most members of council agreed that a shooting range just out-

The Corporation of the District of Peachland NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that Council will hold a Public Hearing on: Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at 6:30 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 bylaw amendments and creation: 1. Bylaw No. 2069 to amend Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1600, 2001 from “Rural Area” to “Low Density Residential Area.” 2. Bylaw No. 2070 to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 1375, 1996 from P-2 Community Institutional zone to R-3 Multiple Family Low Density zone, and to amend Schedule “A” District of Peachland Official Zoning Map. Approval of these bylaws will support the development of 6 residential units within 3 buildings of affordable housing.

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Applicant: Habitat for Humanity Civic Address: 4912 Princeton Avenue Legal Description: Lot 1, DL 1184, ODYD, Plan 16825, Except Plan H12377. 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 July 25, 2014 to August 12, 2014. In order to be considered by Council, concerns must either be expressed in writing or presented in person at Council. Written submissions may be delivered to the District of Peachland Municipal Office or emailed to the Corporate Officer at ppalmer@peachland.ca. All written and emailed submissions must be received by 4:00 p.m. on August 12, 2014 and will become part of the public record. NO REPRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING

It’s the province that makes the decision, not the regional district, but the board has asked Front Counter not to approve it until the club gets rezoning approved by the regional district.” - RDCO communications and Bruce Smith

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side of Peachland could draw more tourists to the community. However, district staff and some members of council did express some concern about noise, fuel mitigation and possible impacts on the district’s water supply. It was also noted that the site is located outside Peachland’s fire service area, so a fire assessment report would be required in due course. According to comments from Peachland Fire and Rescue Service (PFRS), the area would require wildfire fuel mitigation work to reduce the risk of a wildfire spreading. PFRS also indicated to council that any events or overnight camping would require some form of permit application process to ensure campfires and events are regulated and controlled. However, the application was met with less support from members of the regional board, who at their last meeting voted to request that Front Counter BC not approve the application until the club successfully achieved rezoning. “It’s the province that makes the decision, not the regional district, but the board has asked Front Counter not to approve it until the club gets rezoning approved by the regional district,” RDCO communications and intergovernmental affairs officer Bruce

Smith said in an interview with The View. “The board didn’t want it approved until a rezoning application was approved by the regional district because that would put it back into our system and as part of the rezoning application would require a public hearing so people would get a chance at that point to have input into this idea of a skeet shooting facility up there.” Smith says the club has not yet submitted a rezoning application to the regional district. According to Smith, Front Counter BC could proceed in the following manner: • Accept the regional district recommendations in terms of not approving the application by the club; • Accept some recommendations and approve the application pending successful rezoning; or • Accept none of the recommendations and approve the application. If the province adheres to the regional district’s recommendations, a rezoning application changing the parcel zoning designation from RU1 Rural 1 to C6 Recreational Commercial would be required prior to approval, which would trigger a public hearing so that nearby residents could be heard. It is unknown when Front Counter BC will review the referral remarks and make a decision.

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Rattlesnake swim set for this Saturday What are the park rules? Erin Christie / Peachland View It’s one of the best kept secrets in the open water swimming community and it takes place right here in Peachland. The annual Rattlesnake Island Swim, which typically attracts roughly 80 participants, will include 142 in its 21st installment. Race director Leora Dahl credits this growth to the involvement of the event’s new sponsor, Interior Savings. “We’ve broken a record in terms of participants this year, so we’re really excited,” Dahl told The View. Although the event has been held every year in Peachland, Dahl noted the swim, which has previously been facilitated by the District of Peachland, has never been sponsored. She said numbers have dropped over the years and organizers have had to rely on word of mouth to keep it going. In August 2013 the Across The Lake Swim Society, which has successfully run the Across the Lake Swim in Kelowna for 66 years, acquired the event in hopes of growing it as well as improving safety and swim support in the area. To ensure increased “swimmer support,” Dahl says proceeds from the swim will be donated to the YMCA Okanagan Swims program, which provides basic water safety instruction to

Dale Zimmerman Special to the Peachland View This week we will talk about the Park Regulation Bylaw #993, 1987 as we are still having problems with a few sections of this bylaw.

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students in School District 23. “Our goal is to drown-proof Okanagan Lake,” Dahl noted. In 2012, $5,279.41 was donated to support YMCA Okanagan Swims. This provided lessons to 335 local kids. In 2013, over $10,000 was donated to the organization, which helped over 800 children in the Okanagan to be safer in and around the water. The event, which starts at 7 a.m. at Swim Bay on August 9, consists of two swimming events: a one-way, 3.1K swim across Okanagan Lake, from Rattlesnake Island to Peachland, and a more demanding 7K out-and-back swim that loops around the back of Rattlesnake Island. The swim will be supported by a line of support boats with lifeguards along the route.

For those who have done the Rattlesnake Island Swim (RIS) before, Dahl says there are a lot of enhancements for the swim for 2014. All swimmers will be required to use a Swim Buddy, a safety device that you can learn more about online at www.rattlesnakeislandswim.com. There will also be a new transport system for the 3.1K swimmers and new start times, to allow both the 3.1K swimmers and the 7K swimmers to finish at the same time. Race packages will be available on Friday evening, between 5-8 p.m., at Swim Bay in Peachland, or Thursday August 7, at H2O Adventure and Fitness Centre in Kelowna between 6-8 p.m. To find out more visit www. rattlesnakeislandswim.com.

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hat the heck is a helicopter doing hovering above an orchard at 3 a.m. waking up the whole damn neighbourhood? Groggily, I open the window, expecting to see SWAT team members repelling out of a police chopper in search of a gun-wielding maniac. Nothing. I then jump in my car and drive towards this horrendous racket, only to discover it’s a farmer’s wind machine that was recently installed across the street. Are you kidding me? No. I phoned the farmer to ask what the hell was going on and was given a brief synopsis of the right-to-farm act. Mmm, exactly what I wanted to hear as I wondered how I was going to get back to sleep and do my job effectively, in addition to not becoming an accident statistic because of falling asleep at the wheel. I support the Farm Practices Protection Act (my family needs food), but it irks me that zero consideration is given to nearby residents who also have to work to make a living. Where is “our” protection? Yes, the orchard was there before I moved into the neighbourhood, but

the wind machine wasn’t. I’ve put up with the tractor noise, the chemical spraying and everything else, but a high-decibel wind machine that keeps me up from 3 a.m. to 7 a.m. is too much. Lodging a complaint with police or the regional district is a waste of time; you have to go higher than that. But when you do reach the top, don’t expect much recourse. The Ministry of Agriculture (review board) will hear your complaint, but it will cost you $100 to file an application. The battle is all up hill from the get go. The review board will only order the farmer to cease or modify his practice if what he’s doing is not normal farm behaviour. Well, there’s nothing abnormal about wind machines, so you better start wearing earplugs. I have been told several times that I should call the farmer every time the machine wakes me up. Why should he sleep soundly while I toss and turn? But the fact is I would have the police at my door warning me to stop harassing the farmer who’s depriving everyone of sleep. Try to wrap your head around that one. How can legislation legally deprive anyone of sleep, or peace and quiet? Does someone have to fall asleep and die at the wheel before changes to the act are made? It appears so, but then again, I wouldn’t bet my life on it.

PEACHLAND VIEWS Thieves ruin everything for honest Peachlanders I live on rural property on Sanderson Avenue. Someone has entered my home and stolen a very large hand-carved, and elaborately painted wooden mask from my wall and also two bottles of wine – one in a pretty European wooden hand-painted carrying box, which we bought when travelling in Europe. Council suggested that I be given a small fee for the communal use of our property but I turned it down as we are dog lovers and have always been happy as Peachlanders to give people who live here access across our property so that they can walk their dogs and themselves. But it is a violation, and gross indecency to steal so intimately from us and take cruel advantage of our privacy homes, possessions and largesse. We have been robbed many times before too, my son to the tune of $5,000 in 2010, my late husband’s three wheeler and chainsaw and farming equip-

ment and items taken from around my garden, but we still continue to trust, and not be cynical and small minded because of all the honest Peachlanders who continue to walk up here. According to its cultural history, if this mask is bought or stolen, it will bring the person very bad luck as it is a mask that is meant to be gifted only, and this was done when it was presented to us with good intonations at our wedding in Sri Lanka. It is of sentimental value and should be returned. It will be recognized, as I am sure it is the only one in the Okanagan. It can be left on my porch, as well as the wine box. To the thieves, please refrain from continuing to steal so that we can all continue to live in this lovely town with no fears and no reservations. Christine Sanderson, Peachland

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Discussion is important MP Dan Albas Commentary Over the past few months, during my annual summer listening tour, I have met with a number of citizens, employers, groups and organizations to hear concerns, questions and suggestions from the many residents of Okanagan-Coquihalla. In turn I have

Dan Albas, MP taken these concerns forward to various departments and ministers in Ottawa and will continue to actively work on many of the suggestions that are put forward on an ongoing basis. Some of the comments that were presented I have raised in my weekly reports; most recently raising the topic of judicial activism, an uncomfortable subject for some and a serious concern for others. Although I have heard a large amount of opinions representing a wide spectrum of views this summer, one underlying theme is that many people appreciate the opportunity to have an open discussion. It may be less civil online but generally in person or on the phone citizens value being heard, and more often than not hearing the reasons why government supports some policy and projects and not oth-

ers. In short it comes down to accountability – people deserve to be heard and not to be dismissed. If I have one pet peeve as a Member of Parliament it is when I take citizens’ concerns forward to Ottawa, often to have those within the Ottawa bubble attempt to dismiss those concerns because they disagree with them politically or they do not fit into a certain narrative – much as I have experienced recently. I will say that I have a much better understanding why some elected officials tend not to speak out for fear of media repercussion. One of the major reasons why I submit a weekly report and conduct listening tours is that many citizens I hear from appreciate having the opportunity to have a firsthand conversation to hear the reasons why we as elected representatives voted on an issue of particular interest to them. This creates a direct line of accountability between individual citizens and their representative. If they disagree with the decision they will have a chance to vote accordingly at the next election. This ultimately is the essence of our democratic process. Recently an outgoing city councillor made an observation questioning the political relationships that occur in smaller municipalities between elected officials and other prominent citizens that could possibly affect their local community grants process. It was again an uncomfortable discussion for

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some, however that does not negate the validity of the subject. The larger question is: how can we improve upon these things? Ultimately, if we are to run for public office we cannot be afraid to speak out and share the concerns of the citizens we represent, a principle that should apply to all levels of public office. Accountability also means transparency. As elected officials we are paid with your tax dollars – our expenses, our operating budgets, benefits, the fiscal and policy decisions including projects and programs are all costly. This is why initiatives like open data (www. data.gc.ca) and open government (www. data.gc.ca/eng/opengovernment) are there to provide more of this information to taxpayers with increased ease of access. To find out

who has met with me or any other MP on a particular special interest you can go to the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada (www.oclcal.gc.ca). As elected officials we are also doing more voluntarily disclosure as well as audited disclosure. I know firsthand that my annual accountability report generated a record number of responses in support and that is why it is now an annual document. Citizens want more transparency from all levels of government – it is an important principle and one that we can continue to improve upon. Citizens have also shared concerns that deserve to be heard even if they are unpopular in some quarters. These are some of the items I have heard these past few months and look forward to hear-

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ing more concerns and taking those concerns forward. I welcome your comments at dan. albas@parl.gc.ca or toll free at 1-800-6658711. Dan Albas is the Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla.

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evidence points to a dysfunction in the brain’s basal ganglia circuits that rely on the neurotransmitter dopamine, which helps regulate muscle movements, as a contributor to RLS. Individuals with Parkinson’s disease often have RLS as well. RLS may be a genetic condition, as it seems to run in families. Pregnancy, chronic diseases and medications can also aggravate symptoms of RLS. RLS is diagnosed by looking at certain qualifying criteria. Physicians will document symptoms and note when they occur. Treatment may involve a mixture of medications as well as therapies for relieving symptoms. Medications for RLS may lose their efﬁcacy over time, and doctors may have to work with patients to develop a treatment plan that works.

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Peachy People:

COMMUNITY Are you acquainted with a peachy person? Let the rest of Peachland get to know them, too! Send your suggestions to: editor@peachlandview.com

Meet recreation coordinator Julie van den Born back to school (again) and travel some more.

Julie van den Born feels Peachland has a lot to offer. Though the community-minded yoga and cycling enthusiast has worked for the Peachland Parks and Recreation Department for less than one year, she says she already loves working here and is looking forward to helping the community stay “active, engaged and involved.” Read on to find out how.

If you were the mayor of Peachland, what would you do?

I would initiate a fourday work week.

If you were a fly, which wall in town would you like to inhabit?

Flies are icky and I don’t really like this question.

If you could fast forward the District of Peachland 50 years what can you visualize?

Why did you choose to live in this town?

I don’t live in Peachland. I do love working here though.

Peachland is situated in the heart of such amazing and diverse surroundings I see it as being a Mecca for outdoor activity.

What has been your crowning achievement?

A crowning achievement is yet to come but an achievement I am most proud of to date would be returning to university as an “adult learner.”

What do you do in your spare time?

I love to stay active: practicing yoga, weight training, walking my dogs, and riding my awesome cruiser bike named Betty Blue. I am also an avid gardener and love to feel the soil in my hands. To relax I enjoy a good book, whether it’s fictional or educational and you will often find me touring wineries with my husband as well as popping in for a cup of tea at my Nana’s.

What would make Peachland a nicer community?

In my short time here I have found Peachlanders to be very community-minded. So I think even more parks, plazas, and spaces for locals to gather and celebrate would inspire even more community mindedness.

What community issues need the most attention?

Do you have a goal in life?

Happiness and to never stop learning.

If you had one super power what would it be? It would be flight.

If you won the $50 million max lottery what would you do with the money?

I would travel, share, go

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From my perspective I believe getting community members active, engaged and involved is a really important concern. Being both physically active, as well as socially engaged is important to living a healthy and happy life.

What would your ideal job be?

I really love what I do now, so a mix of the job I have now with a dash more attention to physical fitness and health promotion.

Who inspires you the most?

I am more inspired by actions rather than any one person in particular.

What is your greatest extravagance?

Travelling and taking in as many live music shows as I can.

When and where were you happiest?

Hawaii with my husband – cruising the coastlines on our bicycles and learning to surf were high points.

Which talent would you most like to have? To be clined.

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What is your favourite music?

I love music and my tastes are definitely eclectic. My playlists are ever changing, from the golden oldies to Ella Fitzgerald right through to The Band Perry, Tragically Hip, Radiohead, Pink, U2, indie rock, oh the lists go on and on and on. Any music that feeds my soul is a fave!

What is your favourite book?

Probably The Alchemist but the one I most often recommend is The Art of Racing in the Rain.

What is your favourite meal? Brunch. cluded.

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“It could have been really bad,” Smith told The View on Tuesday morning. “And very dangerous. There was a very heavy fuel load in that area.” Smith believes the fires were caused by children. Officials have stated they suspect the fire is human-caused, as no lightning was reported in the area Monday morning when the fire began. He says he was impressed with the local fire department’s efforts to battle the fire, which was contained within hours, thanks to a joint effort that included ten personnel, one helicopter and one air tanker. No structures

were immediately threatened and no one is reported to have been harmed during this incident. In the meantime, the BC Wildfire Management Branch has requested the assistance of over 70 additional out-of-province personnel to aid in fire suppression efforts across British Columbia. According to Wildfire Management officials, the recent hot and dry weather conditions have elevated fire danger ratings throughout the province, and many areas of B.C. are currently experiencing “high” and “extreme” ratings. Personnel from Ontario and Quebec will be arriving in B.C. over the next week. They

will include firefighters, an incident management team and support staff, and they will be deployed throughout the province based on current and anticipated wildfire activity. These resources join more than 1,400 provincial staff, nearly 660 B.C. contractors, over 500 out-of-province personnel and eight airtanker groups that are already engaged in fire-response efforts in British Columbia. The requests for additional assistance were made through the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre, which co-ordinates the mutual sharing of firefighting resources between B.C. and other Canadian jurisdictions.

The Wildfire Management Branch has responded to 812 wildfires so far this season. There are currently 12 active fires of note burning within the boundaries of the Prince George, Kamloops, Southeast and Northwest fire centres. Most of these fires of note were caused by lightning. Open burning prohibitions are currently in place for many areas of the province. For more information on these prohibitions, as well as current wildfire activity, road closures and air quality advisories, www.bcwildfire.ca. To report a wildfire or unattended campfire, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a mobile.

Share your special moments with Peachland at the Fall Fair this September Leanne Buzza-Garcia Special to the Peachland View At any moment on any day, the perfect photo opportunity is there for us to preserve the memories of that moment. Come and share your moments with the rest of Peachland! The theme this year for the 95th Peachland Fall Fair is: “There’s an Old West Flair at the Peachland Fall Fair.” We

invite you to enter your captivating photos, which can be of a person, place or thing arranged in a montage of smaller photos to depict the theme in either standard or digital photography. A portrait can be one or more people – not necessarily in a studio setting. The subject should be posed and waiting for the photograph to be taken. Photojournalism is

four to six photos that tell a story. The story should have a beginning, middle and end. All photos are to be mounted on a single 11” x 14” mat. Experimental/ enhanced/special effects are two photos mounted on a single mat. First mount the “original natural” shot and then mount the second “enhanced/ special effect” shot. The category of “this and that” is for

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we look forward to seeing your story in print. There are plenty of categories to enter for juniors (up to age 17) and for adults, and be sure to check out the rules for entry in the fall fair booklet or online at www.peachlandfallfair.ca. Entries can be brought to the Peachland Community Centre on Friday, September 5 between 6:30 p.m to 8:30 p.m. Each entry cost adults 50 cents per print and 25 cents for juniors. Enjoy your summer, preserve those special moments, and we will see you at the fair!

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Authors bring blockbuster book to local farmer’s market The culmination of their journey is One Great Year, an era-spanning Rene DeFazio knew he had been love story that’s been described hanging on to his unnamed screen- as “Indiana Jones meets Eckhart play for a reason. The story he had Tolle.” The story spans 13,000 written was inspired by his “exotic years and several continents, folworld travels” while filming docu- lowing the lifetime of the two main mentaries in South America, Asia characters: Marcus, who has pastand Eastern Europe, and the low- life memory, and Theron, the love er-mainland native says though he of his many lifetimes, who he purknew he had “something,” he had sues throughout the ages. The concept no idea what to has clearly do with it. resonated with Enter Tamara I knew there readers around Veitch, a former was a reason I the globe. Since special educaits first printing tion teacher and was keeping [my One Great Year designer with a attracted desire to write screenplay]. After has rave reviews the “next great around the American novI met Tamara I world, earned el.” honourable The pair met heard this voice mentions at the way many in my head saying book festivals people do these New York days – online. ‘write a book, you in and London, But DeFazio and has been says the confines idiot!’ and it just optioned for a of binary code trilogy of Holquickly gave way made sense. She lywood movies. to “forces beyond completely inspired The couple their control,” has been on a and they met for me.” promotion tour coffee. for most of They began Rene DeFazio 2014, holding dating soon afbook signings, ter, and when DeFazio told Veitch about his as well as their seminar, “Secrets screenplay they quickly discov- of the Ancients,” in bookstores ered they had more than romantic across North America. “We had a huge launch in Beverly chemistry. The realization that they had the “perfect” combination of Hills and toured most of southern Veitch’s flair for words and De- California,” Veitch told The View Fazio’s knack for storytelling during a visit to the Peachland inspired the pair to refashion De- Farmer’s Market on August 3. “We were lucky enough to get a Fazio’s 15-page screenplay into a nod from our Hollywood producnovel. “I knew there was a reason I was tion team, who advertised One keeping [my screenplay],” said De- Great Year in LA Weekly for the enFazio. “After I met Tamara I heard tire month. This last year has been this voice in my head saying ‘write amazing!” Veitch said a Hollywood produca book, you idiot!’ and it just made sense. She completely inspired tion team is currently at work on the film adaptation of One Great me.” Their endeavour involved three Year, but she is unable to share years of painstaking research and more details at this time. In the meantime, DeFazio and world travel, while maintaining their families as well as their per- Vietch are at work on their followup effort to One Great Year. sonal relationship. Erin Christie / Peachland View

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AUTHORS TAMARA VEITCH AND RENE DEFAZIO took a brief respite from their North American tour to

visit the Peachland Farmer’s Market on August 3. The couple is currently in British Columbia promoting their novel One Great Year. To find out more about the authors or their work visit www.onegreatyear.com. The Peachland Farmer’s Market is set up on Beach Avenue from the last Sunday in May until the last Sunday in September, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Dreamland Band returns Erin Christie / Peachland View Kick up your heels and dance the afternoon away to the sounds the big bands when the Dreamland Band takes to the Rotary Pavilion stage at Heritage Park on August 10. Led by lead tenor saxophone player Malcolm Green, the Dreamland Band is a 17-piece big swing band with two alto saxes, two tenor saxes, a baritone sax, four trombones, including a bass trombone, four trumpets, drums, guitar, keyboard, and bass. The performance offers concert goers the chance to dance to the rumba, samba, cha cha, tango, fox trot, west coast swing, waltz, polka, jive and rock and roll, from the 1930s to the present.

Q U I LT I N G QUEEN - Fabric

artist Connie Ross filled the Peachland Little Schoolhouse with her one-of-a-kind quilts during last week’s installment of the Summer Arts Program. The program, now in its eighth year, runs each week at the Little Schoolhouse from July 3 - September 1, and includes demonstrations, workshops and displays from several members of Peachland’s eclectic arts community. Next week’s featured artist is Chris Byrd. For more information about the group visit www. pcartscouncil.com.

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This concert is the fourth in the 2014 installment of the Peachland Rotary Club’s annual summer concert series. The series kicked off on July 13 with Marty Edwards and the Revival and concludes on August 17 with Celtic roots rockers Cod Gone Wild. The concerts are free to the public and include a simple food service, which is available from 3 p.m. to the end of the concerts. Rotary features some of its humanitarian projects at certain concerts, most notably its ShelterBox initiative, which delivers immediate disaster relief to the world. Donations in support of these and other Rotary projects are appreciated. For more information about the Rotary concert series visit www.peachlandrotary.com.

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Westside Patio Guide This Week’s Feature Try the Blackstone Benny at the Blue Rooster’s patio! This take on the classic eggs Benedict has two strips of smoked bacon topped with fresh tomatoes and fresh spinach with two poached eggs.

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WHAT’S ON UPCOMING EVENTS SUMMER ARTS PROGRAM Aug. 6-10, 11am-4pm, Peachland Little Schoolhouse. Photographer Chris Byrd.

INTERIOR SAVINGS RATTLESNAKE ISLAND SWIM Aug 9.

3.1K and 7K Swims, registration required. Volunteers welcome. www.rattlesnakeislandswim.com

PEACHLAND AMBASSADOR BRUNCH AND CAKE AUCTION Aug.

10, 10am, community centre. Everyone is welcome and there will also be entertainment.

FOURTH PROVINCIAL BAT COUNT Aug. 12,

9pm, Peachland Historic Primary School. Final count for 2014. Newborns are ﬂying and almost full grown. Bring a lawn chair.

SUMMER ARTS PROGRAM Aug. 13-15,

11am-4pm, Peachland Little Schoolhouse. Roberta Farrelley’s Friday Art Club.

SUMMER ARTS PROGRAM Aug. 20-23,

11am-4pm, Peachland Little Schoolhouse. Angela Possak, fabric art (rug hooking) and Margaret Martin, smocking and bear making.

RATTLESNAKE ISLAND STAND-UP PADDLEBOARD CLASSIC Aug. 24. Sign up

at Beach Avenue and 13th St. Registration is $40. For more information call 1-844-7837737.

PEACHLAND FARMERS & CRAFTERS MARKET 10am-2pm,

TAI CHI 12-1pm, 50+

Activity Centre

PARTIAL LIFEGUARD SERVICE 10-noon,

ity Centre. Resumes in September.

NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1-4pm, 50+ Activ-

Heritage Park

SUNDAYS JERRY DOBER BREAKFAST 8am,

Peachland Wellness Centre

PICKLEBALL 3.0-4.0

2:30-5pm, meet at Peachland Elementary. Grades 5-6

1:30- 3:30pm, community centre community centre

8pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+

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YOUTH BOXING CLUB

PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10am,

6-8 pm, 4th Street Place

PEACHLAND SPARKS AND BROWNIES

TUESDAYS

5:45-7pm, community centre

United Church

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

FITNESS ROOM 7:305pm, community centre

Margaret’s Anglican Church

SUMMER DAYCAMP 8am-5:30pm, Boys and Girls Club. Ages 6-12.

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE

FLOW YOGA 9:05am,

10am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank

community centre

PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30

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

service fellowship 11:30am, 4204 Lake Ave.

FULL LIFEGUARD SERVICE, 12-5pm, Swim Bay

MEAT DRAW 2-4pm,

FITNESS ROOM 7:305pm, community centre

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP

10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9am, community centre

FITNESS ROOM

LUNCHABLES 10:30am-1pm, Boys and Girls Club

YOGA ADVANCED BEGINNERS 8-9am, 50+

tivity Centre

INDOOR WALKING

FRIENDSHIP TUESDAY/MOVIE 1-3:30pm,

AA 12-1pm, 50+ Ac-

8-9am, community centre

50+ Activity Centre. Resumes in September.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30am,

PICKLEBALL ALL PLAY 1:30-3:30pm,

50+ Activity Centre

6:15-7am, community centre

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MONDAYS

Activity Centre

EARLY BIRD SPIN

LIONS DEN MEETING

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7:30am-5pm, community centre

WEDNESDAYS

Peachland Youth Centre.

YOGA 8-9am, 50+

WELLNESS CIRCLE FITNESS EQUIPMENT GUIDES 10am. Call

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Activity Centre

TWEEN COOKING NIGHT 5-7:30pm,

7pm, Peachland Museum

10am-noon, all sessions take place at Peachland Wellness Centre

Little Schoolhouse. Every Sunday in July and August.

BRIDGE (EXPERIENCED) 7pm, 50+

second Wednesday of the month, 6:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre.

Margaret’s Anglican Church

COMPUTER LITERACY

SUNDAY TEA 1-4pm,

SPIN 5:30-6:30pm,

YOUTH DROP-IN 3:30-

5-6pm, Swim Bay

community centre

PICKLEBALL ALL PLAY 9:05-10:35am, community centre

AEROBICS FOR THE NOT SO YOUNG 9:3010:30am, 50+ Activity Centre. Resumes in September.

PINCUSHION HIKE AND YOGA 9:30am.

STORYTIME 11:30am,

SPIN 9:30-10:30am,

Peachland Library. For ages 3 to 5. Until Apr. 24.

community centre

PEACHLAND ROTARY CLUB MEETING 12pm, Gasthaus Pub

AA 12-1pm, 50+ Ac-

BRIDGE CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 10am-noon, community centre

YOGA BEGINNERS

tivity Centre

10:30-11:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

TWEEN BEACH BLAST

ART CLASS 12pm,

1-3pm, Swim Bay. Ages 9-13.

PICKLEBALL ALL PLAY 1:30-3:30pm, community centre

TWEEN DROP-IN 2:30-5pm, meet at Peachland Elementary. Grades 5-6

YOUTH BEACH BLAST 3-5pm, Swim Bay. Ages 9-13.

50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL ALL PLAY 1:30-3:30pm, community centre

YOUTH DROP-IN 3:308pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+ LADIES SNOOKER 5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

SATURDAYS CARPET BOWLING

THURSDAYS

YOUTH DROP-IN 3:308pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+

FITNESS ROOM 7:30-

MEAT DRAW 4-5pm,

5pm, community centre

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

PARTIAL LIFEGUARD SERVICE 10-noon,

SUMMER DAYCAMP

BINGO 6:45pm, Doors

8am-5:30pm, Boys and Girls Club. Ages 6-12.

5:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre

PEACHLAND BOARDWALK 9:30am

FRIDAYS

TAI CHI 10am, Heri-

tage Park

5pm, community centre

BEREAVEMENT 10am,

INDOOR WALKING

FITNESS ROOM 7:30-

10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

5-6pm, Swim Bay

FULL LIFEGUARD SERVICE 12-5pm, Swim Bay

MEAT DRAW 3-5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB 3-5pm, Peach-

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8-9am, community centre

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THE BRIDGE YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES 11am-1pm,

IRON AND SILK EXERCISE 10:45am-noon,

FLOW YOGA 9:05-

YOUTH DROP-IN 5:30-

50+ Activity Centre

10:15am, community centre

9pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+

community centre. Children’s drop in program, 0-6 years.

CHESS 1:15-3:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre

PEACHLAND LEGION

SUMMER ARTS PROGRAM Aug. 27-30,

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DIVERSIONS

HOROSCOPE

CROSSWORD CLUES ACROSS 1. Mimics 5. Ed Murrow’s home 8. Semitic gods 10. Print errors 13. Shared 15. Intestinal inflammation 16. Word element meaning ear 17. English romantic poet 19. Proofreading symbol 21. Marten pelt 22. Brew 23. Liquid body substances 25. Born of 26. Large primate 27. Aba ___ Honeymoon 29. Indian solder 32. NYSE regulator 33. Be incorrect 34. Badger groups 36. Gangster pistols 38. Hearing receptor 39. Gone by 42. “Heir of Fire” author Sarah 44. Short-term memory 45. Egg-shaped nut palms 47. Invests in little enterprises 49. “_______ Daniel Webster” 53. Busy, honey or quilting 54. Supplies with air 55. Repository 57. Verbal approvals 58. Make joyful 59. 1/100 yen 60. Lam___: 12th hebrew letter (pl) CLUES DOWN 1. Diminishes 2. Set free 3. Consume 4. Salem-Leckrone Airport 5. Rowing team 6. Gusto (Italian) 7. Territory ruled by a Satrap 9. Disseminates 10. Other 11. Appellation 12. Arthur __ Stadium (USTA) 13. Seed container 14. Paradoxical Zen question 15. Runs disconnected 18. Rainbow Effect (abbr.) 20. Chalk remover 24. Assist in some wrongdoing 26. Main arterial vessels 28. Unreturned serve 30. Brain wave instrument 31. Baby carriage 34. Image recorders 35. Indian frocks

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Finances are on your mind this week, Aries. You could be driven now more than ever to get your ducks in a row. Expect such tasks to be a bit stressful but ultimately worth it.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, avoid being sidetracked by some familiar obstacles. Even with the best intentions you can get pushed off target. Pay attention and stick with it.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, it may be tempting to set aside responsibilities in favour of more exciting experiences. But the real opportunities for adventure come from making commitments and goals.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, you may finally be ready to express feelings that you have been keeping to yourself. If you are worried about how others will respond, don’t be. You have accepting friends.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, do not deny yourself some pleasure, especially if you have been putting in a lot of work and effort to attain your goals. Enjoy a little down time when you can.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 37. Jewish day of rest 38. Earliest anesthetic 40. Hair product

41. So. Am. wood sorrels 43. Blockades 44. Pierce 45. The class of

birds 46. Stake 48. After B 50. Comedian Letterman

51. British School 52. 1996 presidential candidate 56. Radioactivity unit

SUDOKU

Virgo, you cherish your time with friends and family this week, spending as many free moments with them as possible. In the coming days, carve out some alone time for yourself.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, you are no stranger to meeting other people’s demands, but you need to be very firm about what you want right now. Work with others but make your opinions known as well.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, your intensity helps you get through some difficult projects in the weeks ahead. Be sure to make some time for rest and relaxation once your projects are finished.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, there is a lot more going on in your life now than meets the eye. Moves that you make could be crucial to your success, so do your best to make sure you make the right choices.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, expect some initial dissent when you propose an unorthodox solution to a problem. Don’t worry much, as others will come around when the plan starts to work.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Do not allow your emotions to get the better of you this week, Aquarius. Steer clear of confusing issues and do not delve too deeply into things you don’t understand.

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PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, expect to be acknowledged for some special contributions this week. Stand up and take your bow with grace and appreciation.

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The good old days were not so good for us after all Tanya Osborne Special to the Peachland View The 1950s in North America are often referred to as the “good old days.” The economy had recovered from the Depression and the Second World War. Society was redefining what a family should look and act like. People were living in the country and working in the city; life seemed to be good. In retrospect, the 1950s may have been the turning point towards the unhealthy society we live in today. Obesity was one of the top leading causes of death in 2013; two of the major contributing factors to obesity are physical inactivity and poor nutrition – and both are modifiable behaviours. As people moved to the suburbs, they were no longer able to walk to work. Their new commute involved driving to work – a sedentary activity. Another contributor to physical inactivity originating in the 1950s was the introduction of television to mass society. Children, who were once entertained outdoors by running and playing, were now watching television and other screens for entertainment – another sedentary activity. Prepared food and fast food were also becoming more refined during the 1950s in order to give people access to easy and quick food options. Society began to portray these easy options as the best and most sophisticated options; people who stayed true to the root of food production were often

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viewed as lower class. Medical professionals and the media even went as far as saying that breastfeeding was old-fashioned and instead promoted the use of infant formula. Today we know that fast food and

prepared foods are often void of key nutrients and loaded with unhealthy, often artiﬁcial, ingredients. We are now shifting back to the basics, encouraging people to ﬁnd out where their food comes from and how

child. We are starting to embrace and encourage active living. Children are being encouraged to unplug and play rather than sit in front of a screen. We have started looking towards healthier

it is produced. Breastfeeding is no longer seen as old-fashioned; breastfeeding is now strongly encouraged by medical professionals because we know it is the safest and healthiest option a woman can give her

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munity gardening. In 2014, North Americans are ﬁghting back against the lifestyle created during “good old days” to create a healthier, more sustainable society for ourselves and future generations.

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God is still in control Pastor Ed Skutshek Grace Lutheran Church It’s August, it’s hot, and summer is in high gear. I turned on the news this morning, only to be overwhelmed by the tragedy I beheld. I came to see that it is heating up all over our globe. I was first bombarded with information about the conflict in the Middle East. I saw images of armed missiles fly from Gaza into Israel. I saw Israel’s “iron dome” spring into action. Israeli missiles intercepted the Palestinian rockets in the atmosphere. Tunnels from Gaza into Israel were discovered. Hamas used these tunnels to cross into Israel and wreak havoc. There were images of Israeli missiles flying into Gaza. These

missiles have crippled Gaza’s residents. They cried in anguish. They have no electricity, no running water, and live in constant fear or injury and death. I saw the aftermath of missile fire on refugee camps, hospitals and schools in Gaza. Hamas blamed Israel for these atrocities. Israel blamed errant Hamas missiles. There are no signs this crisis will be solved in the near future. All signs point to its escalation. Following a commercial break, my screen was filled with images of the crisis in the Ukraine. A Malaysian air flight was once again in the news. The jetliner was shot down over the Ukraine. Kiev and the West accuse pro-Russian rebels of shooting down the plane. Moscow says

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