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The week of May 9, 2025

RESURRECTION Turner Park is coming alive again after years of neglect P.6

GETTING ARTSY Chris Byrd takes readers through the local arts scene P.8

Visit our website at peachlandpost.org • Vol. 1 Issue 19

ABOUT TOWN Find out what’s going on and where it’s happening P.11

PAVING DEBACLE Thorne Road residents plead for paving completion P.3

TARIFF-IED?

TRADE WARS

Not so much…

Peachland is well positioned to avoid the effects of U.S. tariffs and it might well be an opportunity

By John McDonald

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t’s elbows up in Peachland in the face of the burgeoning trade war between the United States and the rest of the world.

Our proximity doesn’t help because Canada in particular, aside from his desire to make us the 51st state, has drawn the unwanted attention of U.S. President Donald Trump and his beloved “beautiful” tariffs.

But the tariffs enacted to date have not affected the country equally, with British Columbia better positioned than some other provinces to avoid the worst of the trade war’s deleterious effects.

Even within the province, some communities are better off than others and the District of Peachland appears to be one of them.

Peachland Chamber of Commerce President Jonathan Wall says his organization represents about a third of the district’s estimated 300 or so businesses and he has yet to hear of any of them complain about suffering from tariff fallout.

On the contrary, he sees an opening for a town somewhat reliant on tourism and the vow by many Canadians to take a stay-cation instead of spending their travel dollars in the U.S. “I feel like this a time of SEE TARIFFS PAGE 7

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The District of Peachland is working to mitigate the effects of U.S. tariffs.

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Leashed dogs to be allowed in three parks as part of pilot project Peachland district councillors have agreed to launch a pilot project that will allow leashed dogs in three neighbourhood parks, the district announced in a press release.

With the exception of playground areas, the three parks are Knoblauch, Morrison and Chevalier parks.

The current bylaw allows on-leash dogs in Lambly Park and off-leash dogs in Sanderson, Pincushion and MacKinnon Parks, the release said.

Dogs are also allowed off leash in Doggie Beach Park Signage will be installed in the pilot project parks outlining the

rules for on-leash dogs, the release said, including the rule about avoiding playgrounds.

Homeowners to see 6.65 per cent property tax increase in July Peachland homeowners will see a 6.65 per cent increase in their property taxes this year after District of Peachland councillors approved the 2025 budget earlier this week.

The increase to the district’s mil rate will see the tax bill for the average Peachland house increase by $111.72, an increase of 5.59 per cent if policing, transit and parcel tax increases are excluded.

The 2025 policing budget increase of just over $1 million represents an estimated 9.24 per cent

increase for the average house a report to council said.

The transit budget of $241,553 translates into a 6.09 per cent increase, according to the report.

Houses assessed at more or less than the average house price of $887,000 could see smaller or larger increases, the report said.

The district collects taxes on behalf of other entities which will add an additional 3.92 per cent increase to the average home.

Regional district taxes have gone up 5.94 per cent, hospital district taxes are up 4.64 per cent, the Okanagan Regional Library is up 2.79 per cent and Central Okanagan School District taxes have increased 3.67 per cent.

The 2025 tax rate bylaw must be submitted to the Ministry of Local Government by May 15.

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May 9, 2025 • Page 3

THORNE ROAD

Residents plead for long-delayed paving job

By John McDonald staff reporter

A Peachland man is making yet-another pitch to District of Peachland councillors hoping to get some action on the long promised but never delivered paving of the last 400 metres of Thorne Road.

Jim Carpenter told the Peachland Post he and his neighbours have been waiting since 2013 for someone to lay down the last length of blacktop, which was left unfinished after the neighbourhood successfully petitioned for the installation of municipal water service.

“Our street pleaded for decades to get city water but now those of us at the end of the road are pleading for them to finish the job,” Carpenter said.

Since then, he says he has been to meetings three times over the years with district staff and various district councillors, who all agreed the paving job needed to be done.

But despite what he calls “endless meetings and emails” the last part of the road is still a wash-board gravel road that churns up clouds of dust whenever anyone drives on it. “They have come up with various reasons, one of which was the approval of a subdivision at the end of the road,” he said.

“They said they couldn’t pave it until the subdivision was done.

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Thorne Road near Hardy Falls Regional Park. The top half of the rural road has been left unpaved for 13 years, residents say.

That was three years ago,” he added. “The developer got all the approvals but I’ve heard recently he decided it wasn’t financially viable and now the property is on the market.”

The lack of blacktop has had a negative effect on the quality of life in the rural neighbourhood, Carpenter said.

“My neighbour has a medical condition that’s activated by the dust. All of our vehicles and our houses are coated with dust.”

Beyond health and safety, Carpenter said, is the aesthetic effect on his classic car collection and the physical effect of driving cars over washboard roads.

“I’m the president of the local

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car club and I’ve got friends who won’t drive up here because of the roads. They don’t want dust infiltrating their vehicles,” he said. “ Carpenter said he’s heard various estimates of the cost of paving, one as low as $40,000 but no one seems to agree on who is responsible for the picking up the tab.

“It’s just a lane and a half. As soon as you get engineers involved the price goes way up,” he said.

“All we are asking for is an inch and a half of asphalt,” he added.

“We don’t need a Cadillac just a Volkswagen.”

At the May 6 council meeting, Mayor Patrick told Carpenter he would have an answer within two weeks. ••

IN BRIEF Council makes bylaw change to move to afternoon meetings District of Peachland councillors endorsed a procedural bylaw change that will see regular council meetings moved to 3 p.m. from the previous time of 6 p.m.

The rationale for the move was to save money by reducing overtime for staff required to attend council meetings and to make it easier for councillors who are traveling to remotely attend council meetings.

Coun. Terry Condon was alone in questioning the change, which still requires public consultation.

“It seems to me we are putting the cart before the horse,” he said.

“I would be much more comfortable going to the public before we make this change.”

He asked what metric would be used to measure the effectiveness of the move and was told a reduction in the need for special meetings and an increase in public attendance would be indicative.

Condon had previously questioned the move, noting that while the new time was convenient for staff members and councillors, it would make the public meetings less accessible for ordinary citizens who wanted to attend.

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DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION

Not all task force members shared the same vision To the editor: I am writing to share a vision held by several downtown revitalization task force members, those who sat on the committee who were not developers, realtors or those who represented them.

Peachland’s unique geography and location make it unlikely to attract large-scale commercial development unless those businesses are focused on tourism.

While we have heard that development along Beach Avenue is only considered viable if it includes five-story buildings or higher, this would fundamentally alter the character of downtown and compromise the charm that attracts both residents and visitors.

Peachland Council and the Chamber of Commerce share a goal of revitalizing downtown,

creating jobs, and fostering a thriving economy. But this does not have to come at the cost of demolishing the historic character that makes Peachland unique.

By building on Peachland’s rich heritage and positioning the town as a year-round tourist destination, we can unlock new economic opportunities and retain the charm that makes this community special.

A cohesive and forward-thinking plan could naturally attract a hotel and other visitor-oriented businesses, enhancing both our appeal and long-term prosperity.

Downtown Peachland is fortunate to have preserved many original buildings and pioneer homes— structures that tourists love and are rapidly disappearing elsewhere.

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NO HISTORY? KNOW HISTORY by RICHARD SMITH

Top Bronco Rider Ferdie Brent lived out his retirement in Peachland

One of Canada’s top rodeo competitors and champions lived out his retirement here in Peachland.

His name was Ferdie Brent of the pioneer family that owned the first flour mill in Kelowna, Brent’s Mill.

In 1913, Brent won the championship for Bucking Horse Rider of the B.C. Interior.

He also carried the early mail by Richard Smith archives horseback. Of course, Ferdie Brent was a top rodeo competitor Brent Road is named and once delivered mail on horseback. for him as his home was right in the middle of it and still is.

sense to develop a facade revitalization plan for businesses fronting Beach Avenue based on this historical character?

Interpretive signage highlighting the history of notable buildings would add both educational and cultural value.

Furthermore, all new builds south of 5th Street should be required to adhere to this heritage theme to preserve visual cohesion.

Rather than allocating further funds to outside consultants such as Urban Systems, we propose investing in a heritage-conscious architect or town planner.

A professional with this specialized focus could help develop a community-driven, design-led vision that truly reflects the desires of Peachland’s residents and enhances the town’s unique attributes.

To be clear, we are not opposed to removing some of the more generic or non-historic buildings behind Beach Avenue.

However, any new construction should be thoughtfully designed to complement and enhance the historic streetscape.

Multi-storey developments placed behind heritage facades can blend seamlessly into the environment, enhancing rather than undermining the downtown’s appeal.

Unfortunately, this kind of careful, character-based planning is lacking throughout the Okanagan.

But other towns offer inspiration.

Fort Langley has won awards for preserving its heritage while supporting a thriving economy, and and has similarities with Peachland.

Leavenworth, Washington, once in decline, transformed itself into a Bavarian-themed village and is now a hugely successful year-round tourist destination.

Here in Peachland, many local

businesses already exemplify this vision. Cibo & Vines and the Masons have thoughtfully improved the facade of the traditional historic building, showing what’s possible with care and creativity.

If more Beach Avenue businesses followed this example as part of a coordinated facade plan, the area could become a thriving year—round tourist destination without any demolition.

Many movies are now made in Peachland and perhaps we could encourage them to donate to a fund dedicated to giving grants for businesses fronting Beach to update their facades in keeping with a heritage look.

A win for the film companies, most of which choose Peachland for its quaintness and benefit using heritage streetscape as a background to their films and a win for the town.

We face two choices: Leave the downtown plan as it is, permitting profit-driven, generic ad hoc developments mirrored throughout North America with little regard for design, allowing historic properties to deteriorate as land speculation grows; or develop a detailed plan that preserves Peachland’s proud Canadian heritage and boosts economic opportunities, ensuring future growth enhances our small town Canadian identity rather than erasing it.

I strongly urge the council to pursue the second path—a heritage-conscious plan that protects our past while preparing for a vibrant, sustainable future.

Let us commit to a revitalized downtown that reflects the values of our community, fosters a “Peachland Proud” spirit, and ensures that our town remains a unique and cherished destination for generations to come.

Gill Evans, Peachland

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May 9, 2025 • Page 5

60-SECOND RANT Mandatory care could have prevented Vancouver tragedy To the editor: I am a retired Canadian family physician. I spent a large part of my 58 years in practice in emergency departments and as an investigating coroner. I am writing this after the mass casualty tragedy at the Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver.

Physicians have been dealing with this crisis for decades. Like law enforcement practitioners, we have not had the legal authority or health care resources to deal with patients with severe mental health illness. The lack of mandatory care resources has led to mentally and criminally impaired individuals, who need help and appropriate treatment, to roam at large in our communities. They fall victim to drug addiction, alcoholism, homelessness, extreme poverty, sex trafficking, gun violence, criminal activity, and a life of misery.

Without mandatory care, psychotic individuals who have no idea who they are, where they are or what they are doing will continue to harm themselves and others.

The massive death toll in Vancouver two weeks ago could have been avoided if the driver of the vehicle had been in a mandatory health care treatment facility at the time.

He was well known to police and healthcare workers. The sad reality is that this tragedy was preventable and that our current healthcare and criminal justice systems were responsible.

Politicians have the authority and responsibility to fix the system. Mandatory care is the first step in helping those who can no longer help themselves.

Murray Trusler, MD, Peachland

FALLING THROUGH THE CRACKS

Time for council to take care of the little guy

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omeowners living on the upper portion of Thorne Road may have finally secured a council commitment to pave the unpaved segment, a bone of contention between residents and council for more than a decade.

Local resident Jim Carpenter wonders why funds have not been included in the 2025 financial plan to complete the long awaited project.

The discussion that followed revealed that he was getting a sympathetic ear, but only a conditional assurance of the matter being resolved as a priority.

On many past occasions council has indicated its support for the project but found reasons for delay, the latest being a proposed development that would require road paving at the developer’s expense.

After two years that project has not come to fruition and the road remains unpaved.

POLICY MATTERS KEITH FIELDING

Previously the reason was paving costs might be shared with the adjacent farm located within the regional distinct boundary, but with no appetite from either party to address the issue, that approach also proved fruitless.

Before that, it was technical issues that were cited; the need for high-grade paving to cope with farm traffic and difficult terrain, all of which drove up paving costs.

A previous council even went so far as to allocate $200,000 into the road reserves for use at such

time that the work could be completed. At that time discussion also included consideration of different paving options but without a final decision being reached.

Carpenter, who sells antique car parts, has pointed out previously his business has suffered.

“Clients don’t want to risk driving their vehicles over rough terrain to reach me. This is a district road and needs to be treated as such.

We have waited long enough.”

This is a classic example of local governments dithering while letting the little guy fall through the cracks.

We join Mr. Carpenter in urging the current council to make a green light commitment and firm date for project completion.

Keith Fielding is a former Peachland Mayor and president of the Peachland Community Newspaper Society.

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Once-forgotten Turner Park will come alive this spring

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ello, I am Turner Park, nestled up the hill off Princeton Ave in beautiful Peachland. For years, I sat silent and forgotten.

I was once a place full of happy noises, the laughter of children, the sound of running feet, the crack of a baseball bat, and the endless chatter of families in the playground or picnicking under the shade of my old trees.

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With the echoes of old games long faded, only the birds and rustling leaves remained to keep me company. I watched as people passed by, sometimes glancing my way but rarely stopping in, as I had become invisible, a forgotten space swallowed by time.

Throughout the years, I had hopeful days when I would hear children trying out the old swings, or families gathering in winter to sled down my snowy hills.

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started to change. I heard footsteps. Firstly, a man and a woman, with a young puppy, stood at the edge of my old baseball field, and with a long measuring tape, they walked methodically along the old lines where bases once stood, where players had once raced back and forth. I felt something stir deep inside of me, a stirring I hadn’t felt in years. The man knelt by home plate, then by the foul line, measuring the distance to the edge of the old outfield, then from there to the playground, he was calculating the space where games could be played once again. Could it be? Could they be here to bring it all back?

My heart quickened with hope. Perhaps it wasn’t too late.

Perhaps this forgotten place could come to life again. I watched as they moved from one area of the field to the next, jotting down numbers. Then later they brought friends to review the measurements, and I overheard chatter about baseball and soccer, and how there was room for both sports to be played here.

They stood chatting for a long time, staring at the space I had been so many years ago. It was as if they could sense the life still hidden within me, buried beneath the layers of dust and neglect.

I wished I could speak, to tell him what I had missed, to

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Turner Park as seen earlier this year. The rejuvenated park is set to reopen in June.

share with them the laughter and the joy that once filled the air around me. But instead, I simply stood still, waiting. Hoping.

Soon more people showed up to do feeding and weeding the grassy areas, take away old fencing, and then I got really excited.

I could almost see it – children running across my fields, laughing as they played, the cheer of an audience, the clink of ice cream trucks as families strolled along the paths, families having picnics, parents watching their kids with proud smiles, it

all started to come back to me.

For the first time in a long while, I felt alive again. A future was emerging, and in it, I could see myself once more filled with joy, filled with people, filled with life again. Thanks for making this old park happy again.

Randey Brophy and his wife Allie spearheaded the drive for Turner Park to be redeveloped as a multi-use field in 2022 and formed the Peachland Youth Soccer club in 2023. He also manages and plays on a Peachland seniors slo-pitch team.

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TRADE WARS

Shifting tariffs means advance planning isn’t really an option TARRIFS FROM PAGE 1

opportunity for our business as there is a push to shop local, eat local, stay local and visit local,” Wall told the Peachland Post. “Our town is well suited to be the beneficiaries of that.”

It doesn’t hurt that Peachland has no manufacturing base to speak of, with its biggest export likely being the residents themselves, the Snowbirds who make a regular winter pilgrimage to places like Yuma, Arizona and Palm Springs, California.

And anecdotally even those numbers are down with many vowing to cancel reservations and flights and change it up for next winter’s sun-seeking.

Peachland Snowbirds — many of them retirees with savings tied to stock portfolios — may indirectly be the group most likely affected by the trade war through the depressive effect Trump’s unilateral actions have so far had on most of the world’s major stock indexes.

If there is a vulnerability for Peachland itself, it lies in future infrastructure projects and the cost of running a small town, according to Mayor Patrick Van Minsel, who took in a tariff seminar at the Southern Interior Local Government Association convention in Merritt last week.

“It will have some effect on B.C. but Ontario and Quebec will bear the brunt of it,” Van Minsel said, of what he learned at the convention. “B.C. is better positioned in that only 58 per cent of our exports go to the U.S. where Canada-wide it is 75 per cent.”

Budgets and contracts for current projects like the 104-space community child care centre are already locked in, Van Minsel said, however the protective services building is still an open question and is already facing a funding shortfall.

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The wave of Canadian patriotism engendered by the tariff trade war could mean a banner year for Peachland tourist-related businesses.

“All future investments or projects could be affected and could cost more,” he said.

“Construction projects could cost three to four per cent more.”

Peachland already uses a consultant, Interior Purchasing, that advises municipalities and regional districts on procurement, according to the district’s communications coordinator Kirsten Jones.

The company has been closely watching the tariff situation and has already made recommendations to its roster of clients, Jones said.

That includes buying where possible from Canadian companies, especially for goods and services worth less than $75,000 where there are no trade agreement restrictions or public

competition requirements.

The company is also advising communities using U.S. suppliers (or Canadian suppliers that source from the U.S.) to ensure they have room in their budgets for possible future tariffs or consider

holding off on affected purchases or projects for the time being.

But if a new project or purchase is unavoidable, Interior Purchasing is advising a close check of vendor terms and conditions for clauses that allow tariffs or material price increases to be passed on to the customer.

And it’s not just the smaller communities that are paying attention to the rapidly-shifting tariff landscape.

Kelowna councillors just this week asked staff to update its corporate procurement policy to include a clause giving preference to Canadian companies where ever possible and financially advantageous.

However, in a nod to the complexities of upending existing supply chains and contracts, staff advised councillors that excluding U.S. suppliers could lead to “higher costs, limited access to specialized goods and potential legal issues.”

While much of the world is still waiting for the results of the trade war to become clear, Mayor Van Minsel said Peachland can’t really do more than it already has.

“We have no crystal ball,” he said, with a jab at President Donald Trump. “There is someone in America that seems to change his mind everyday so this is totally unpredictable.” ••

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Chris Byrd writes the arts scene round-up for the Peachland Community Arts Council.

Congratulations to Paula McLaughlin, this year’s Peachland Citizen of the Year, an award that couldn’t have gone to a more deserving, hardworking, talented Peachland Community Arts Council member. Wonderful news, Paula! See you on July 1, proudly leading the Canada Day parade!

•• Have you popped in yet to view the Narrow Works in conjunction with Fragments exhibition at the Peachland Art Gallery? If you haven’t, click on the title to reach the web page, then on all the images of the fabric artworks hanging on the walls of the Gallery. You’ll be

Council announces winners of Spirit of Peachland Awards Citizen of the Year Paula McLaughlin – A driving force for arts and culture in the community, vice president of the Peachland Community Art Council.

Youth Citizen of the Year Hailey Craig – Firefighter with Peachland Fire & Rescue.

Lifetime Service Vince Boyko – 15 plus volunteer years of service Sherry Kendrick - 15 plus volunteer years of service Syd Kendrick - 15 plus volunteer years of service John Humphries – 38 plus volunteer years of service Unsung Hero Kim McFadden – For work with the Peachland Wellness Centre.

amazed at the imaginative fabric artistry on display. Go on, do it now. Then, if you haven’t already, stop by and see the real McCoy! •• The concert was sold out at last Saturday’s Dirt Road Opera performance in Our SPACE, the first event of a concert series, with two more to follow in September and November. Our SPACE is proving to be an ideal venue for musical performances. As the band was about to start, the evening sun cast a golden glow across the lake. The performers must have been inspired at the sight. They were: Rachel Matkin, vocalist and bassist; Barry Mathers (lead vocalist, guitar, mandolin, harmonica), Robert Bailey (vocalist, pedal steel, guitar, keyboard, banjo), and Jay Terrence (drums).

Excellence in Arts and Culture Linda Schneider – A long-time volunteer with the Peachland Fall Fair.

Excellence in Volunteerism Amelia Holly-Anthony – A volunteer with the Peachland Ambassadors.

Excellence in Community Spirit Kim Potts – A long-time volunteer with the Peachland Wellness Centre.

Excellence in Sports and Recreation - Mark Wilson, Tristin Ahern, and Martin DesLauriers, volunteers with the Peachland Soccer program.

Mayor’s Award of Merit Peachland Seniors’ Support Society – Many years of volunteer hours spent to realize the vision of supportive housing for seniors in Peachland.

Councillors’ Award of Merit Peter Schierbeck – Long-time volunteer and former councillor.

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A huge thank you to Vince Boyko, who operated the new sound and lighting equipment made possible by a generous grant from the Central Okanagan Foundation.

•• You’re invited to join the Bat Education and Ecological Protection Society at Our SPACE on May 16, at 3 p.m. to hear environmental educator and naturalist Roy Jantzen introduce his recent book, Wildlife Weekends.

The book includes references to BEEPS and the community of Peachland during his weekends out of Vancouver. Following that, there will be a Trail Walk with biologist Tanya Luszczi at 7 p.m., who will collect a bat roosting in the schoolhouse attic at sunset.

It’s a family event not to miss!

•• The Ponderosa Fibre Arts Guild is currently displaying their fibre artwork, New Twists on Ancient Themes, in the atrium display cases of the Rotary Centre for the Arts on Cawston Avenue. This popular local craft group is expert at adding those special touches to normal winter wear, scarves, and toques, turning them into outrageous creations beyond the norm. In the Alex Fong Galleria, several PCAC members are presenting in the Creations Collection. This vibrant

exhibition represents a variety of media, featuring local Okanagan artists. When in town, take a moment to marvel their creativity.

The RCA building is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on holidays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

•• Last Saturday, Garden of Earthly Desires and Objects of Desire opened at the Lake Country Art Gallery in Winfield as a Fundraiser and Members’ Exhibition supporting the arts into the future. The exhibition will run Tuesdays to Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. until May 14.

•• Next Wednesday’s film on May 14, at the same time and cinema, is Santosh, an Indian film in Hindi with English subtitles. This year, it was on the UK’s Oscar shortlist for the best international feature film.

A young Hindu woman becomes a police constable upon her husband’s death because of a loophole that allows widows to take on their husbands’ jobs. She finds herself thrust (on her very first job) into a murder investigation. This psychological thriller reveals much of modern India’s caste and religious divisions and what power means in this layered society.

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Keith Fielding photo

A classic ‘51 Cadillac owned by Jim Carpenter that once hosted a young Princess Elizabeth is shown outside the Residences on Sixth.

Teresa Harris Triggiano photo

Maria Bandol photo

Teresa Harris Triggiano photo

A close encounter with a deer near Ponderosa Drive.

The rustic Gasthaus Pub gets ready for a busy summer season.

Buddy the dog waits patiently for his mom to get moving.

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ACROSS 1. True 4. Pituitary or adrenal 7. Stowing space 8. Accurate 9. Me, ... & I 12. Surprised, taken ...

15. Cadets 17. Prohibited narcotic 18. Breakfasts or dinners 21. Climatic conditions 22. Intended 23. Clung (to)

DOWN 1. Most important 2. Captioned 3. Slope 4. Mirth 5. News & current ...

6. Grime 10. Welded 11. Swamp 13. Average 14. Card game 16. Light wind 18. Incapacitate 19. Squash (insect) 20. Festival

Get it while it’s hot...

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POST EVENTS

POST EVENTS Reservations or registration may be required for some activities or events.

Please contact the phone number or website provided for more details.

Saturday

Registration may be required for the following activities or events. Please contact the phone number or website provided for more details.

Peachland Museum & Visitor Centre 250-767-3441 Open 10-4 PM Train exhibit operating Closed Mondays Peachland Community Centre 250-767-2133 Recycle Depot- Parking Lot 10 AM Okanagan Folk School okfolkschool.ca Mother and other beginners bracelet 1-4 PM Peachland Art Gallery 250-767-7422 Fragments Narrow Works 50 Plus Centre 250-767-9133 Carpet Bowling 9:30-12 PM Peachland Legion 250-767-9404 Meat Draw & 50-50 Draw 3-5 PM Everyone Welcome

Sunday

Peachland Art Gallery Fragments
Narrow Works Okanagan Folk School okfolkschool.ca Basket weaving 10-3 PM 50 Plus Centre 250-767-9133 Gene Abernathy memorial Peachland Community Centre 2 p.m.

Pickleball 2.5 - 3.5 12 - PM Pickleball 3.75+ 2 PM Babysitter Training 9 AM - PM

Monday

Peachland Community Centre Indoor Walking 8-9 AM Pickleball 3.0 - 3.5 9:05-11 AM Pickleball 1.0 – 2.5 11 AM-1 PM Pickleball 1.0 – 2.5 1-3 PM

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Events listings are free to non-profit and community groups.

Submit by Friday, 3 p.m. for publication the following Friday at info@peachlandpost.org Zumba 6:30 - 7:30 PM Spin, Core & Stretch 6:30-7:30 PM Volleyball 7 - 8:15 PM ($5.25 Drop-in) 50 Plus Centre 250-767-9133 50 plus fitness 9-10 AM We Art Here 12 PM Bridge 1-3:30 PM Tae Kwon Doe 5:30-8:30 PM Peachland Wellness Centre 250-767-0141 Loss and Grief support group 1:30-3 PM Adult day service 9 AM

Tuesday

Peachland Community Centre Flow Yoga 9-10 AM Remedy Yoga (Level 2) 10:30-11:45 AM Pickleball 3.75+ 1 - 3 PM *NEW* Yoga for Your Back 3:45 - 5 PM *NEW* Vinyasa Flow Yoga 5:15 -6:30 PM Total Body Sculpt 5:30 - 6:30 PM Peachland Library 250-767-9111 Minecraft Meetup 3 PM registration required 50 Plus Centre Yoga 8:30-9:30 AM Carpet Bowling 9:30-12 PM Fellowship (AA) 12-1 PM Mahjong 1-4 PM Passion 4 Art 1-4 PM Line Dancing 4:30-5:30 PM Cloggers 6-6:45 PM Peachland Wellness Centre Ladies Coffee & Cards 10:30-12 PM Mens Coffee & Crib 1-3 PM Peachland Legion Euchre 2 PM Drop in Darts 7 PM

Wednesday

Peachland Art Gallery Fragments Narrow Works Okanagan Folk School okfolkschool.ca Mother and Other Beginners bracelet 1-4 PM Peachland Community Centre

Indoor Walking 8-9 AM Quilters Group 8 AM-4 PM Pickleball 1.0 - 2.5 9:05-11 AM Pickleball 3.0 11:05 AM-1 PM ($5.25 Drop-In) Pickleball 3.0 - 3.5 1:05-3 PM 50 Plus Centre 50+ fitness 9-10 AM Chair Yoga 10:30-11:30 AM Bridge 1- 3:30 PM Tae Kwon Do 5:30-8:30 PM Peachland Wellness Centre Tai Chi 10-11 AM Sunshine Singers 1-2 PM

Thursday

Peachland Art Gallery Fragments
Narrow Works Peachland Library 250-767-9111 Story time 11 AM Stay and play 11:30 AM 50 Plus Centre Yoga 8:30-9:30 AM Iron & Silk 11 AM Ukulele 1-2:30 PM Bingo Start 6:30 Peachland Community Centre Art Group 8 AM-4 PM Pickleball 2.5 - 3.5 8:25-10:25 AM ($5.25 Drop-In) Yoga for Your Back 9:30 - 10:45 AM Volleyball 5-6:15 PM ($5.25 Drop-in) Total Body Sculpt 5:30-6:30 PM Pickleball All Play 6:30-8:15 PM ($5.25 Drop-In) Peachland Legion Meat draw & 50-50 3-5 PM

NO AWKWARD POP UP WINDOWS

Everyone Welcome Peachland Wellness Centre Adult day service 9 AM

Friday

Peachland Art Gallery Fragments Narrow Works Peachland Community Centre Indoor walking 8-9 AM Flow yoga 9-10 AM Remedy Yoga (Level 1) 10:30-11:45 AM Creative Playtime (FREE Kids 0-6) 10 AM-12 PM Pickleball 3.0 - 3.5 12:55 PM Pickleball All Play 3:00-4:45 PM ($5.25 Drop-In) Peachland Library Baby time 10:30 AM 50 Plus Centre 50+ Fitness 9-10 AM Coffee Bean 10:15-12 PM Chair yoga 10:30-11:30 AM Canasta 1-4 PM Knitting 1-3 PM For information on more programs at Peachland Community Centre search on-line at peachland.ca/recguide.

For additional information re: Pickleball lessons and games, contact Zoe at 250-767-2133.

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CRAIG’S PAINTING

Residential and Commercial

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25 YEARS IN BUSINESS

604.240.7594 Peachland

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On the corner of 1st Street and Beach Avenue

250-767-6615

Cell: 250.878.3918