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Good times and good deeds at Rotary Open House

ERIN CHRISTIE

THE ROTARY CLUB of Peachland celebrated their first drop-in night with a few unconventional additions. Rotarians in costumes made a surprise appearance as part of the local branch of the international

organization’s bid to display their more lighthearted side to newcomers. “We do a lot of good in the community, but we have fun too,” one Rotarian adamantly told The View. The event, which was held October 1 at the Visitor Information Centre on Beach Avenue, attracted more than 50 residents and Rotarians and included an appearance from a coven of witches, Batman and the Joker, who gave an impromptu performance of a dinner-theatre style murder mystery play to entertain their guests. Left to right are Rotary president Chris Boyle, membership chair Madeleine Nixon, Rotarian Debra Kelly, international exchange student Yaika and president-elect 2016-2017 Louise Giguere.

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NEWS

IT WAS STANDING room only as more than 30 residents squeezed into council chambers on Sept. 29 to voice their concerns about a proposed new housing development in Peachland.

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Litany of concerns expressed over proposed new development Residents fear new housing development will wreak havoc on their neighbourhood TREVOR NICHOLS

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It was standing room only as more than 30 residents squeezed into council chambers on Sept.

29 to voice their concerns about a proposed new housing development in Peachland.

Peachland Council held the hearing to gather public input on rezoning land for a proposed 52-unit residential development just off Trepanier Bench Road.

New Town Planning Services Ltd., the company propos-

ing the development, says its housing complex would consist of 26 duplexes built on an approximately 2.5-hectare lot created by combining two residential properties at 5224 Huston Rd. and 5325 Trepanier Rd. Both lots are currently zoned RR1 (rural residential) and will have to be rezoned to R3 (multiple residential-low density) in order for the development to proceed. New Town will also need to obtain a “steep slope” development permit.

At the hearing Keith Funk, an ur-

ban planner with New Town, told the crowd the company has tried to design a neighbour-f riend ly development, leaving larger-than-required separations between their buildings and existing homes, tracts of green space around the lot’s edges and creating a “landscape shield” around the entire development.

“We’ve tried to create an interface to the neighbourhood that is at the very least livable and at the very best comfortable,” he said.

Peachland’s director of planning and development ser-

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vices, Corine Gain, told council New Town’s conceptual plan was “consistent with the town’s official community plan” expectation that 50 per cent of new development will be multi-family.

Many residents who would be most affected by the development also spoke at the hearing, expressing a litany of concerns.

Gary Wilson, who lives on Huston Road, said he and many Huston residents are worried that the traffic generated by the 52 new units will wreak havoc with their street, especially considering what he feels is a very dangerous intersection.

“I can guarantee you that Huston Road is going to be a secondary highway. It’s going to be a nightmare,” he said. “It will be traffic beyond words.”

Wilson, who has worked as a volunteer firefighter, also said he was worried that the design of the development’s streets was unsafe from an emergency services standpoint. He said the three dead-end roads will jam up

emergency vehicles that won’t be able to pass one another.

In response, Funk highlighted an alternate emergency route of egress built into the development’s plans that wouldn’t be open to the public, but would give emergency services personnel an additional exit point.

Funk admitted that “there’s certainly an issue of getting access to Highway 97 either at Trepanier Bench or the other end of Huston,” but pointed out that the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure said it had no safety concerns with the new development.

A traffic consultant found that the development would only add 1.2 to 1.5 per cent more cars during peak hours.

“It’s like one car in a hundred is being added to that intersection,” Funk said.

“It’s an indiscernible difference.”

Carol Brown also lives on Huston Road. She pointed out that she and her neighbours are all concerned with losing their privacy once the new development is complete.

Because of the steep slope of the hill behind their houses, the new buildings will “tower above” their backyards, removing any privacy they have.

She said she and her husband often retreat to their backyard to escape the noise of the main road, and that they will lose that with the new development. She said the proposed green barrier will simply not be enough.

“I think the subdivision would be beautiful, but give us the same consideration too, we need some privacy.”

Funk said privacy was an important consideration for New Town in their planning, and pointed out that they set buildings back almost twice as far as they were legally required to. He maintained that the landscape barrier will provide enough privacy.

“Backyards are semi-private spaces.

They’re not private space; they’re not bedrooms or bathrooms,” he added, saying New Town will be careful to reduce visibility from above, but people will be

able to see into their neighbour’s yards from the side.

Other residents expressed their concerns with potential trespassers, the lack of community engagement from New Town and the number of still unfinished development dotting Peachland’s landscape.

Gain also submitted 11 letters from potentially affected residents for the record. Two of the letters were in favour of the development, six were letters “of concern” and three were in opposition.

The Sept.

29 hearing was for information only, and pertained only to land use, not the form and character of the proposed development.

“What we’re doing today is just a step towards the end goal,” Gain said.

No decision was made on September 29, and the next steps will be for administration to bring back a development permit to be formally approved at a council meeting. Comments from the public hearing will be compiled for consideration in future decisions.

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NEWS

ERIN CHRISTIE

STAFF AND STUDENTS and members of the Westside Warriors from Peachland Elementary School ran, walked and skated along Clements Crescent in support of cancer research during the school’s

annual Terry Fox Run on Oct. 2. The event, which is held in over 9,000 communities across Canada every year, brought in approximately $1,500. According to Principal Kevin Auclair, their fundraising goal this year was $1,000. As incentive, Auclair promised to shave his head if the students surpassed their goal. “As of Friday morning, we raised over $1, 500. The students did an amazing job,” Auclair wrote in an email. “It looks like I will be getting a very short haircut.”

Mayor and councillors talk bypass with premier and infrastructure minister TREVOR NICHOLS

REGIONAL REPORTER

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Members of District of Peachland council met with the premier recently to discuss the prospect of a Highway 97 bypass.

The meeting was part of the annual Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Convention, which was held Sept. 21-25 in Vancouver.

UBCM lobbies on behalf of local governments in B.C., and its conference is a chance for mayors and councils to discuss policy and log face time with provincial ministers.

It was at one of those face-to-face meetings that Peachland Mayor Cindy Fortin, along with Coun. Keith Thom and Peter Schierbeck, sat down with Christy Clark and Todd Stone, the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, to talk about the bypass.

Fortin said that while they didn’t get any “clear answers” out of the meeting, both Stone and Clark are aware of Peachland’s strong desire to be a part of future highway planning in the area.

“We were very encouraged in that they said Peachland

has put up a good fight. The task force, with the number of members that they have, is a very strong indication that there’s approval in the community. Also with unanimous consent of council, they will look at the bypass very seriously and are optimistic that they will be able to have a good look at it in the spring of next year,” Schierbeck said.

“They definitely see that we want to be included in that,” Fortin said.

Peachland’s representatives also met with Deputy Premier Rich Coleman to talk about getting a senior’s housing complex built in town.

According to Schierbeck, Coleman said there’s only a few senior’s housing projects for the Okanagan in front of him right now and Peachland’s is one of the best.

Again, both Schierbeck and Fortin said they felt very good about the meeting.

“So we’ve got our ducks in a row and have done all the right things, so we are optimistic that we’ll get the OK in the next little while,” Schierbeck said.

Fortin agreed.

“We really have our fingers crossed that we’re going to have some good news in the very near future and be able to get started on our seniors housing project that has

been in the works for a very, very long time,” Fortin said.

Along with meetings with ministers, the UBCM convention is also when the group decides its priorities for the coming year.

Peachland’s resolution asked the UBCM to advocate for giving local governments more say in what happens to their watersheds. The main focus was to give organizations like the District of Peachland more say over whether or not biosolids can be applied within their jurisdictions.

Fortin explained that Interior Health currently has final say over whether or not biosolids can be applied in places like the Brenda Mines site and the district has no power to stop them if they approve.

Since Peachland’s resolution passed, UBCM will lobby for more consultation with districts when it comes to biosolids and other things affecting their watersheds.

Schierbeck said the week was valuable not just because of meetings and resolutions, but because it allowed him and other Peachland representatives to network with others from local governments.

He said he came back with ideas about everything from how to better use biomass energy to controlling pesky geese populations.

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Everywhere we go these days, we find that people of all ages want change, away from the downhill slide of ever-increasing cost of living, back to better times.

People want child daycare and improved healthcare services, more and better jobs at fair wage, better education opportunities, affordable and safe food, protection of our farmers and our environment, affordable retirement, protection of our individual rights and freedoms and many more.

We, the voters, feel that we have been sacrificed for greater corporate profits, but that has reached “more than the traffic can bear.”

Why do we see seniors working at Walmart, young people working two or three minimum wage jobs, some children home alone, and so many people needing the local food bank?

If people can only buy necessities, and if we have to cancel Thanksgiving and Christmas, let alone buying a better car, how can we help the corporate profits and the economy?

Change is definitely needed.

This election, we actually have a choice, as the New Democratic Party and leader Tom Mulcair have really recognized, and stand for, the changes voters want.

And they don’t owe so many favours as the old parties do.

Change won’t happen with the old parties. It can only happen if we elect the NDP, who were only a few votes shy of winning in so many ridings across Canada in the last election.

We must try not to spread out and split the vote, allowing Harper to get back in by default.

In Canada, we can make change happen.

It is our constitutional right, indeed our duty to go out and vote.

We have four advanced voting days coming up over Thanksgiving weekend, as well as Oct. 19.

We have a better choice for change this time, so let’s do it.

Let’s get out the vote and make the changes Canadians want and need.

Gloria Rouw, Peachland

Local resident dumps on council This letter is written to comment on the recent decision by District of Peachland council to close the Peachland dump.

In relation to the latest loss of utilities from our town, I would like to add my comments to the many others.

This is just another loss of a utility from what is left in this town.

It’s another example of residents of Peachland being forced to travel to West Kelowna to access services.

Yes we have curbside pickup, but anybody with a little sense that has driven up to the dump in past years, would realize that curbside pickup is not going to assist in getting rid of the enormous amount of tree/shrub/ fruit/grass that comes from this dumping area.

How the town arrived at the cost of $350,000 to keep that area open and remove debris by truck or chipping is a little on the high side, in my opinion.

Could we not keep the dump open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday?

I am sure this could be done for a lot cheaper than what was previously quoted.

It is just frustrating that we elect councils and nothing is done to at-

tract anybody or any business.

What has this council done this year around Peachland?

Absolutely nothing.

Really what have the past councils done over the past 10/15 years?

The only two things that I know about during that time was to build the skateboard area and the Beach Avenue walkway. Council is also apparently going to test new lighting in the Beach Avenue area.

We haven’t seen any pavement repairs, no new sidewalks, nothing in my opinion, other than taking one more item away from us.

From what I read of the council meetings on their website, we have two councillors (Schierbeck and Condon) who would dearly like to see this community expand and start to move out of the dark ages and into a cutting edge community.

The other councillors and our mayor appear to want to stay with the previous mayor Fielding’s course, of allowing nothing, spending nothing and doing nothing to enhance our community.

The message they are sending is to visit Peachland, spend money, but don’t stay.

Bari Beggs, Peachland

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Harper openly demonstrates contempt for people who elected him Prime Minister Stephen Harper is not a Conservative and the Conservative Party of Canada is not the party it was 10 years ago.

The party that evolved with the merger of the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative party does not represent Canadian democratic, social, and environmental values.

The newly minted party adopted a constitution that paved the way for Harper to transfer the nations’ legislative powers into the Prime Minister’s Office.

The Conservative party is harbouring a leader and Prime Minister who regularly and openly demonstrates he has nothing but contempt for the people

who elected him and the institutions he has sworn to protect.

Using party discipline, Harper has crushed the democratic process in our federal legislature.

He has effectively destroyed credibility in the Senate, and has over the last eight years managed to turn the Prime Minister’s Office into a political control centre.

Harper does not play by the rules, and having attained absolute power, he has abused that power to the maximum.

Proroguing Parliament and bundling legislation is now common practice.

Under his leadership, Harper’s Conservatives have gutted Canada’s healthcare budget, while creating a ministry to spend $20 million on religion.

The government has also signed dozens of trade agreements, while foreign investors are challenging our sovereignty, seeking billions of dollars in damages for “infractions.”

For Harper, this election is nothing less than a desperate and personal obsession to protect his “made in Canada” dictator style of government.

On Oct. 19 we have to make sure that does not happen.

Andy Thomsen, Peachland

FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK

Mayor wishes to clarify compost site and Princess Street development issues MAYOR CINDY FORTIN COMMENTARY

IMPORTANT NOTICE

There are two recent issues I would like to discuss and clarify, the first being the recent closure of the compost site and the second regarding the confusion at the last regular council meeting concerning the Princess Street development.

The recent closure of the compost site has upset some residents, so I thought I would take some time to explain the reasoning behind our decision.

I should start by saying that council is not unsympathetic to those who used the site, as did many of us as well.

It was a difficult decision based on the projected annual cost of $350,000 to continue to operate the site.

Up until recently, the unmanned site cost about $50,000 to $60,000 annually to operate, which included the cost to separate the materials and haul away and dispose of the improper materials – of all descriptions – that were also being

dumped there.

In past years, the district could burn a substantial amount of wood and yard waste at the site, but this year the Ministry of Environment said that could not continue.

While we are striving to become more “Earth-friendly,” it did put the district in a difficult position.

To not burn and maintain a full time staff person on-site, plus the cost of sorting and transporting the yard and wood waste, presented a significant financial burden to the community.

This is something we were not willing to impose on taxpayers, especially with two other disposal options available to residents – curbside pickup and the West Kelowna transfer station – which local taxpayers already pay for.

We have been asked why commercial businesses can still use the site.

We are only permitting landscaping and tree removal services, and campground owners who possess a local business license, to continue to use the

site, using a full recovery “user pay” system.

Unlike residential users who have access to the West Kelowna transfer station, commercial users are not permitted to use that location and would have to haul their material all the way to the Glenmore site in Kelowna.

This extra expense and travel time could cause substantial hardship for these small local businesses, potentially putting them out of business.

Why can’t residents pay a user fee?

The full recovery user fee would be too high and it would become necessary to have a full-time staff person there and involve extra cost as well.

It would seem illogical to charge residents to pay a third time for the disposal of their yard waste, when they already pay for two other options.

Having said all that, the district will continue to explore other options as they become available.

On another note, I would like discuss the confusion regarding

the Princess Street development permit at the last regular council meeting held on Sept. 29. Residents in and around the area received a letter informing them that there would be a public meeting where council would be considering a variance of the zoning bylaw.

A public meeting, as described in the letter to residents, meant that it was open to the public.

It was not a public open house or public hearing, both of which have taken place in the past.

This pertained to the variance issue and was not intended to discuss the merits of the project as a whole.

I can understand the confusion, as we had just wrapped up a public hearing on another development, and I have since read the letter residents received from our planning department, While it did specify council would receive only “written comments,” I agree that the process could have been explained better.

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note, it has become clear that Princess Street residents have safety concerns with the Princess Street/ Princeton Avenue intersection.

I can assure you that staff will be examining this issue to see what types of safety improvements can be made.

I am a great believer in public input, which is why I encourage it during the morning committee of the whole meeting.

However, under the current procedure by-

law, question period is the only time the public asks questions during the more formal regular council meetings that takes place in the evening.

Perhaps the process needs to be revamped to allow certain exceptions, such as in the case of variances.

I hope that better explains both issues.

Peachland MLA Office MLA Dan Ashton or staff will be available at the Chamber of Commerce office Tuesday afternoons.

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NOTICE OF HIRING TEMPORARY Two (2) EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2 NIGHT SHIFT SNOW PLOWING AND SANDING The District of Peachland Public Works Department requires two (2) Equipment Operator 2, Truck Drivers on a temporary standby basis from November 10th, 2015 to March 15th, 2016 for Night Shift Snow Plowing and Sanding. Applicants must have previous experience in operating snow removal equipment.

Hours of work will be 9 pm – 6 am 7 days per week, with an alternating one or two week schedule (to be determined). This is a CUPE Local 608 position with the pay rate of $28.39 per hour plus 15% in lieu of benefits.

The successful applicant will be able to operate a single axle truck equipped with plow and sanding attachments. Job tasks include snow removal, sanding, loading trucks, and other related duties. The successful applicant will be able to operate the equipment in a safe and efficient manner as well as perform routine inspection of equipment as required. This includes such tasks as installation of tire chains or sanding attachments. You will have a working knowledge of the safe operating practices and procedures related to the machinery and will have the skill to accomplish the tasks accurately and efficiently.

Please submit resume indicating “Equipment Operator 2” to the contact information below by 4:00 p.m. October 19th, 2015.

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Okanagan Fruit Tree Project wants to share the fall harvest VIEW STAFF It’s harvest time in the Valley and the Okanagan Fruit Tree Project is on a mission to pick unwanted produce to share with those in need.

Annually, thousands of pounds of valuable fruits, nuts and vegetables go to waste throughout the Okanagan Valley.

Abandoned orchards and farms, residents with more fruit than they can use, and bumper crops all lead to an abundance of food that is often just left to rot in fields and backyards.

Although the non-profit group is known for picking fruit, they also harvest vegetables and nuts.

They are reaching out again this year to anyone with extra vegetables to help reduce wastage and get nutritious food to hungry people in the community.

“A lot of garden and farm produce is needlessly going to waste at this time of year because people don’t have the time or ability to harvest or store it,” says the project’s executive director, Casey Hamilton. “Our volunteers are happy to come out and harvest whatever you can’t use – whether it’s a small backyard plot or a larger market garden – and we’ll go anywhere from Penticton to Lake Country.”

A small army of more than 350 volunteers helps pick cherries, apricots, peaches, pears, plums, apples, and grapes this season.

Since its start in 2012, the project has picked over 60,000 pounds of backyard fruit and vegetables throughout the Central and South Okanagan.

Harvested fruit is shared among volunteers and tree/ produce owners and donated to the Central Okanagan Community Food Bank, Gospel Mission, Salvation Army, Boys and Girls Club, and other charitable groups who then distribute the fruit to seniors, children and families, and individuals in need, either directly or through educational and recreational programs.

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CASEY HAMILTON IS the executive director of the Okanagan Fruit Tree Project. It’s harvest time across the Okanagan Valley and

volunteers with this project will be out picking up fruits, vegetables and nuts that normally go to waste.

“As Thanksgiving approaches, fall crops such as squash, pumpkin, and potatoes are especially appreciated,” says Ailsa Beischer, the Central Okanagan Co-ordinator. “We’re looking to continue with this momentum throughout October as colder months can often mean more difficult months for those already struggling to put food on the table.”

To arrange for volunteers to harvest your vegetables or nuts in Penticton or the Central Okanagan, please contact the project at 778-214-5664 or okanaganfruittree@ gmail.com.

For more information, visit www.fruittreeproject. com or “like” the project on Facebook at www.facebook. com/OkanaganFruitTreeProject.

BEEPS needs peeps to join preservation society in Peachland TREVOR NICHOLS

REGIONAL REPORTER

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Peachland’s famous bat colony may have already left its roost for another year, but the newly formed Bat Education and Ecological Protection Society continues its work to protect them.

Just as its name suggests, BEEPS is a Peachland group working to protect and raise awareness about the large bat colony living in the attic of the Historic Primary School.

For the past four years the Peachland Chamber of Commerce – which runs the visitor informa-

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tion centre in the school – has been attempting to engage the community in the preservation of the bat colony as well as promoting educational programs like their yearly “bat chats.”

“Now that the society is formed we will be expanding that educational pro-

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gram,” said BEEPS President Darlene Hartford.

She explained that the society is in the midst of a membership drive, hoping to attract volunteers ahead of its first annual general meeting, scheduled to take place Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Historic Primary School.

Hartford said while the public is welcome to attend the meeting, she is hoping individuals, families and corporations will join BEEPS. “We’re just hoping to recruit people who are interested in the ecosystem and in keeping our community healthy.”

Right now, she said, the society is working on a couple of interesting projects.

As well as running a logo contest, it’s working with district staff create a proposal asking Peachland Council to put up interpretive signage around town.

Hartford said the society would like to see signs up in front of the school, as well as at other important

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very first members of BEEPS.

sites around town.

“We have this wonderful asset of bat colonies and bat roosts and we just

don’t have the message out there, other than come and visit us at the visitor’s centre. But really

there are a lot of other areas in Peachland where we can provide educational facts and provide a nice experience for visitors,” she said.

Hartford is also excited about the Anabat roost logger the society has just purchased.

The monitor will help volunteers keep track of the Peachland colony by tracking the bat’s movements inside the attic. It can also spot bat activity during the winter if directed outside.

The device is set to arrive in Peachland soon, and Hartford plans to get BEEPS members out to watch the installation and learn about how to use it.

She also hopes to have a question and answer period with the biologist who comes to set it up.

To register for BEEPS visit the Peachland Visitor Information Centre at the Historic Primary School. For more information about BEEPS visit www. beepspeachland. com.

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NEWS

Fire chief will request funding to continue wildfire management ERIN CHRISTIE

PEACHLAND VIEW It was one of British Columbia’s most voracious and destructive fire seasons in recent memory.

As of Aug. 17, a total of 3,004,848 hectares were scorched by wildfires across Canada.

To put that number in perspective, that’s a larger area than the island of Sicily, Italy.

And though the fires seem to have finally begun to relent, experts warn that warmer conditions and dwindling snow pack could lead to similar fire seasons, or worse.

That’s why Peachland Fire and Rescue Service is ramping up its efforts to mitigate potentially disastrous fires in and around Peachland by creating a series of moderate fuel breaks around the perimeter of the town. To make that happen, Fire Chief Dennis Craig has requested that the District of Peachland and municipal council support the creation of a fuel management prescription document, based on the recommendations of regional fire management planners.

The fuel management prescription is a document that Craig will use to identify and describe fuel management activities in an specific area, with the goal of lowering the wildfire threat rating in the future.

That document, he explained, would be submitted as part of an application for grant funding through the Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative (SWPI).

The initiative involves numerous funding programs managed through the Provincial Fuel Management Working Group – including the First Nations’ Emergency Services Society, Ministry of Forests, Lands and

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FIRE RETARDANT BEING DROPPED onto the blaze near Peachland ZipZone on June 27.

Natural Resource Operations and the Union of BC Municipalities.

The initiative, according to bcwildfire. ca, supports communities to mitigate risk from wildfire in the wildland urban interface (any area where combustible wildland fuels and vegetation are found adjacent to homes, farm structures or other outbuildings.)

In his presentation to council during a meeting held on Sept.

29, Craig said his initial report targets the Thorn Road area (Meadow Valley), Cousins Road reservoir, Gerrie Road and Meldrum Place as potential danger zones and strongly suggested that a moderate fuel break be constructed.

In an interview on Oct. 1, Craig told The View he was concerned residents would be alarmed by the fact that some trees would have to be removed, but reiterated that firefighters working on the site would only be removing what they had to in order to keep the area safe.

A fuel break, he emphasized, is a strip or block of land on which the vegetation, debris and detritus have been reduced

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and/or modified to control or diminish the risk of the spread of fire.

“The purpose is to control and reduce the risk of the spread of fire by treating,

removing potential fuel,” he explained.

“We wouldn’t be going up there and just clear-cutting a bunch of trees and creating a big dirt scar on the land. That’s why this

is what we would describe as a moderate break – it’s only reducing ground fuel.

Ultimately, it’s for protection.”

With council’s unanimous approv-

al, Craig said he will be able to submit the prescription and apply for grant money to help fund the project.

He said the fuel management pro-

gram can contribute a maximum of 75 per cent of the cost of eligible activities. The remainder would be required to be funded through community contributions.

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COMMUNITY

Free streaming films added to the ORL digital collection CONTRIBUTED

The Okanagan Regional Library has announced it is adding to its collection of digital resources with “IndieFlix,” a streaming video service that provides

access to award-winning independent feature films and documentaries from around the globe.

Anyone with an ORL card, including members of the Peachland branch, will be able to create

“What’s great about this collection is that the content is always available for streaming; there are no holds or waiting or downloading needed”, explains ORL’s Virtual Branch Head, Chantelle McGee.

an IndieFlix account and watch streaming content for free.

The IndieFlix collection includes over 7,000 titles, including independent film festival hits from Sundance and Cannes.

NOTICE OF PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS The Council of the Corporation of the District of Peachland intends to adopt ‘2016 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw Number 2121, 2015’ at a meeting of Council to be held October 13, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Peachland Community Centre, 4450 – 6th Street, Peachland, B.C. Pursuant to Section 227 (1) & (2) of the Community Charter, the following information is provided with regard to the Bylaw:

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Peachland United Church St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Peachland Baptist Church Peachland Wellness Centre

Parcel A, Block 4, Plan 44, ODYD, DL490 Lot 1, Plan KAP62699, ODYD, DL 490

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Term Estimated (years) Property Taxes 1 $4,168

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5 6

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Peachland District Retirement Society 9 Maple Springs Bible Camp 10 The Nature Trust of BC 11 Peachland Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion

Lots 12 & 13, DL 220, ODYD, Plan 9704 Lot H, Plan 22267, ODYD, DL 490

Lot 17, Plan 410, ODYD, DL2538 Lot B, Plan 22267, ODYD, DL 490 Lot A, Plan KAP40524, ODYD, DL 490

Lot A, Plan 38807, ODYD, DL 490

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“The films on IndieFlix can be streamed on any Internet-enabled computer, tablet, smartphone, or even through an Xbox or Roku.”

IndieFlix is the ORL’s first collection of streaming films and it includes a variety of content, everything from documentaries to film shorts to television series. There are channels for PBS, action, romance, festivals, foreign, food and much more.

“It’s exciting as more and more online content becomes available to library customers,” she adds.

“Over the past few years we’ve greatly expanded our eBook and eAudiobook collections, and have added services like Zinio for Libraries that allow users to download magazines for free.”

To access IndieFlix, you must be an ORL cardholder.

Membership in the ORL is free to any-

one who lives in, or owns property or a business, in the ORL district which spans from Golden to Osoyoos. From the ORL’s website, click on “View all digital resources” and find the IndieFlix link under the Movies heading.

Before streaming videos for the first time, you will have to create a login account or use your Zinio for Libraries account information to sign in.

Take precautions before getting out on boat to enjoy spectacular fall boating season in B.C. Canadian Safe Boating Council offers tips to maximize safety and enjoyment VIEW STAFF If one of your annual rituals is to pull the boat and put it away for the winter at the first sign of frost, you’re missing out on a spectacular fall boating season.

While swimming and watersports may lose their lustre as the water temperature cools, taking in the fall colours of the shoreline from the water is nothing short of breathtaking. Pristine anchorages, normally clogged during July and August with hundreds of boats, now offer quiet solitude.

And, for anglers, the action is hot with fish actively feeding ahead of the long winter freeze over.

As you stretch the boating season, however, there are a few precautions that the Canadian Safe Boating Council and its partners would like you to take that will maximize your safety and enjoyment.

Before heading out, be sure to check the weather. The mixing of warm and cold air can quickly spawn high winds and waves making it treacherous for small boats.

Fog, too, is an issue at this time of year making visibility difficult.

Should you find yourself in a fog bank, be sure to proceed slowly and sound your horn at regular intervals to alert other boaters of your presence.

Well into October, daytime temperatures can occasionally be balmy but resist the urge to bring your shorts and T-shirt back out of the closet.

Dressing for the water temperature will help slow the onset of hypothermia should the unexpected happen and you find yourself in the water.

Accidental cold water immersion can be shocking, but don’t panic. It may take a minute or so to get your breathing under con-

trol after the initial shock, but you will have at least 10-15 minutes, even in very cold water, to effect self-rescue before you will start to lose muscle control in your arms and legs.

This is where an approved lifejacket, either inflatable or inherently buoyant, is an essential part of your wardrobe to keep you afloat.

Be sure to leave a float plan with a responsible person on shore who will know what to do if you’re overdue.

A marine radio or cellphone will allow you to call for assistance should the need arise. Having a few tools and spare parts aboard will also allow you to fix minor problems that might otherwise cause you to be stranded out on the water.

Ensure that your boat and engine are in good shape and mechanically sound.

Ethanol-based fuel can allow water contamination in the tank.

Use a fuel additive to prevent water in the fuel line from freezing that could cause your engine to chug to a halt. If using portable fuel tanks, it’s a good idea to have a spare on board as a reserve.

As you head out, be wary of reduced water levels that can result after a long, hot and dry summer season.

Some of your favourite shallow water fishing holes may be inaccessible at this time of year. Also, while underway, keep a sharp lookout for debris and chunks of ice that could penetrate your boat’s hull at speed.

So, don’t be afraid to indulge in the splendour and peaceful solitude that fall boating has to offer.

Just keep in mind these few tips and prepare to build memories that will last till spring thaw.

For more tips on boating safely both early and late in the season, visit SmartBoater.ca.

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BOOKS

MORE THAN 50 writers, poets and artists contributed their work to the impressive new book called Okanagan Tapestry, which is now available in book stores across the region.

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New book features writing, poetry and artwork by 50 contributors across Okanagan Valley Several contributors from Peachland have short stories featured in Okanagan Tapestry KEITH LACEY

ABERDEEN PUBLISHING The Okanagan Valley has talent.

That’s not the name of a local reality show, but the truth as shown by the recent publication of a new book featuring the written and artistic talents of dozens of Okanagan Valley authors and artists, including a few from Peachland.

Yasmine John-Thorpe, one of the founders of the Penticton Writers and Publishers, said the recent ly-publ ished book An Okanagan Tapestry: Stories, Poems and Images from Okanagan Authors & Artists, is a tribute to the amazing artistic talent that exists across the entire Okanagan Valley.

A total of 51 writers, poets, photographers and artists contributed to the project.

The book was launched during a special ceremony at the Penticton Library Auditorium on Saturday, Sept. 12.

People living in Osoyoos, Oliver, Summerland, Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna and Vernon made contributions to the book, said John-Thorpe, who contributed one of

her short stories to the project.

The Penticton Writers and Publishers invited artistic people to submit short stories, poems, limericks, photographs and paintings starting back in early June.

The finished product is very impressive and working on it was a complete labour of love over the past four months, said John-Thorpe.

“I’ve worked on many book projects over the years, but none has ever come together as quickly and as easily as it did working on this book project,” she said.

“We started putting out the call to people I know in Penticton about the third week in June and we had great response from local writers and authors, but we also received limericks and some great photos and thought we would open it up to showcase all of the artistic talent we have across this region.

“When we extended the call for entries to various clubs we’re involved with across the Okanagan, we received the same kind of response. Within a week and a half, I had 20 entries. By the second week of July, I had 40 entries.”

The quality of writing and art submitted convinced her early on that putting the best entries into a book just made perfect sense, said John-Thorpe.

She hired a copy editor and then started inquiring about a name for the book.

Laura Thomas, a writer from Kelowna, suggested the name Okanagan Tapestry, but found out that Victoria pen and ink artist Lawrie Dignan had copyrighted that name in previous years.

They were given permission to use the name for the book and Dignan actually contributed the artwork that adorns the cover of the book, said John-Thorpe.

“Everything just sort of fell into place for us,” she said. “Everyone involved just felt Okanagan Tapestry was the perfect name for the book.”

Okanagan Tapestry is currently for sale in local Coles and Indigo bookstores as well as Hooked on Books in Penticton and John-Thorpe is currently working hard to try and get copies into all regional branches with the Okanagan Regional Library.

Several of the con-

tributors for this project came from Peachland or the surrounding area, said John-Thorpe.

John-Thorpe has been working with the Penticton and Okanagan Valley artistic community for many years and said this book project clearly showcases just how much writing and artistic talent exists across the entire region.

“I’m very proud of the book and the level of talent involved here is just wonderful,” she said.

The Penticton Writers and Publishers were originally founded back in 1994.

The organization previously published an anthology of writing

by Penticton and area writers back in 2009.

Since then, the organization has officially become a non-profit organization and “we had some extra money and had to spend it” and that was the driving force behind putting this project together, she said.

The book is selling for $14.95 and can be purchased online by visiting www. redtuquebooks.com.

As mentioned, it is also available at Coles and Hooked on Books in Penticton and will

hopefully be available at local branches of the Okanagan

Regional Library within the next several weeks.

The book has sold well since being published, she said.

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BOOKS

Two impressive books focus on people endangered by water insecurity JUDY WYPER

CONTRIBUTOR One thing that concerns me is planetary water insecurity.

Across the planet more and more humans are experiencing water woes.

I was in the huge used bookstore in Penticton one day and saw When the Rivers Run Dry, by Fred Pearce.

On a whim, I bought it. It is full of water facts and anecdotes.

Water is the fab-

Judy Wyper ric of our existence, needed daily for people and animals to drink, to nourish agricultural and wild crops, to wet the land

for the forests and wild places, and to replenish lakes and oceans.

Volumes in reservoirs and aquifers are diminishing and rain is coming at the wrong time for crops as weather patterns are disrupted.

Yet water is a renewable resource.

Every day, more than 1,000 cubic kilometres of water rains somewhere onto our planet, but not always where we want it to fall.

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This results in droughts in some places, floods in others. Water insecurity disrupts people’s lives.

In the United Kingdom, water use from the Thames River has reduced its flow, threatened wildlife preserves and dried up taps for weeks in small towns.

There was talk of a national water grid to bring water from Wales to London.

In the USA, the Colorado River is greatly reduced. The Rio Grande disappears at times or is otherwise a small trickle as it reaches the Gulf of Mexico.

Water that existed underground for generations is gone.

This is a global issue, the story repeated over and over as fresh water

reserves are depleted and agricultural and domestic uses are threatened.

Jared Diamond, in Collapse, describes civilizations that disappeared. He writes about the disappearance of the Chaco Canyon people.

Where did they go?

It is speculated that a drought drove them away and they abandoned the place. They became environmental refugees.

It’s a delicious tale, if you like to chew on environmental mysteries.

Bit by bit they trickled elsewhere to find another welcoming bit of land or to be assimilated into another settlement.

Others became enslaved, were killed or died en route.

The disappearance of water is not a new

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The planet has always had dynamic weather patterns, habitable spots moving around and disrupting the lives of the inhabitants.

Ancient people sought ways to control, dam, reroute, and make water yield to their needs.

Roman aqueducts carried water above the ground. Pierce describes how, in 1938, Musa Oqlah discovered an underground system of tunnels and wells on his Syrian property.

Called a qanat, it was built by the Romans and is fed by a spring.

He cleaned it out and now it supplies water to his village of 20 households.

Researchers have mapped around 250 qanats in Syria.

These engineering treasures show the ingenuity of humans to rise to the challenge, to surmount difficulties.

Pearce describes numerous failed projects, like Gadaffi’s efforts to move water for irrigation, and the dismal Kajaki hydroelectric dam in Afghanistan. There, villages turned to dustbowls and people moved away from the humanitarian disaster zone.

But people get ingenious when times are desperate. Urine is recycled on the International Space Station. In 2003, Singapore announced it

would top up its main drinking water reservoir with 2.5 percent of recycled sewage effluent.

Raw sewage is increasingly being used for irrigating crops.

Fertile and moist, it does the trick. It may not be authorized by the governments of India, China, and Pakistan, but a blind eye is turned.

Intestinal tolerance builds up. The supply is more reliable and cheaper than clean water.

Countries are looking for ways to dispose of and use raw sewage.

In parts of Jordan, Israel, Mexico, and Tunisia, they are treating sewage to remove pathogens and releasing it to farmers.

Other places are investigating the use of sewage effluent for non-food crops.

The world’s population is now 7.3 billion and increasingly living in cities.

Borders have carved up the land and water resources.

Intelligence, creativity and foresight are needed for water management at the international, national, local, and individual levels.

When The Rivers Run Dry was written in 2007, but still feels relevant and is a starting point to understanding the current global water situation. Jared Diamond’s Collapse is a warning to adapt to changes.

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ARTS & CULTURE

All kinds of wonderful things happening in local and regional cultural scene CHRISTOPHER BYRD CONTRIBUTOR

Here’s an update on what’s in the news on the cultural scene this week.

First of all, our Artist for the Month of October on the Peachland Community Arts Club (PCAC) website is Ute Hillegweg.

Please take a moment to enjoy her paintings. You’ll also be able to view her work in the Peachland Public Library and the Peachland View.

A new call for submissions is out on the PCAC website for the next exhibition at the Peachland Art Gallery titled Our Valley - Artists of the Okanagan.

It is not necessarily theme oriented, but invites Okana-

gan and nearby area artists of all media to exhibit their paintings, photographic images, fabric art, pottery, sculptures, and carvings – whatever is creative.

The poster and submission form for the exhibition is now downloadable from the events page. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, Nov. 11.

This is an exhibition similar to the very first Inaugural Exhibition at the Peachland Art Gallery that was so successful last November.

The exhibition will run from Nov. 21 to Jan. 16 with a short break at Christmas.

We’ll be celebrating our first anniversary on Oct. 17.

I’ll update the vis-

itor count for our first year at the end of that week. I think local supporters will be in for a big surprise.

Meanwhile, the present collaborative fabric arts exhibition, Embracing the Stitch, is drawing raves for exploring the boundaries of fabric art.

None of the hangings are for sale at the moment and there is a reason. As a group show, the exhibition will likely be seen at various other B.C. towns. Besides that, the amount of work that goes into their creation makes them almost priceless Peachland is proud to be the first to exhibit this collection of art from the Oliver Fabricators.

Here’s another

COLLABORATION AT THE PEACHLAND WELLNESS CENTRE IN THE MOVIE, DOLPHIN TALE, a lonely and friendless boy finds and untangles a hurt dolphin whose tail must be taken off to save its life. Through the ideas and collaboration of many people, Winter’s prosthetic tail gives her new life and new hope! Alas, a new challenge arises as to how to continue to maintain a safe home environment for this very special dolphin. Who in the world would care that much about this animal?

Remarkably, it was a similarly disabled child who found inspiration from Winter’s story for her own life that further inspired the world’s response to care. While its benefits weren’t so obvious for the healthy, able-bodied members of society, Winter’s story and impact was life-giving for those children, men, and women who suffered with similar disabilities, pain, low self-esteem, or self-image.

Collaboration is a powerful dynamic whereby the efforts of two or more people work together in order to achieve or do something. That is what the Peachland Wellness Centre is all about. It is through the collaborative efforts of volunteers, the District of Peachland, community organizations such as the United Way, the Central Okanagan Foundation, UBCO, the staff, and others are able to work together so that people in Peachland are enhancing their well-being and are actively involved and living independently in the community.

Building upon the visions and dreams of those same-spirited PWC members of our past who “Put on the Ritz”, built the front steps and wheelchair ramp for the little house on 5th Street, and envisioned and created the Community Gardens – we are inspired to care and to work collaboratively with others today. New life and new hope continue to be possible for those who are actively seeking the Pot of Gold at the Peachland Wellness Centre!

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This magnificent new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s electrifying rock opera begins Oct. 14 and runs through November 1.

Tickets are available directly from our website. Get them now to avoid disappointment.

There are a number of other sources of entertainment coming up soon.

They include the next film at the Vernon Film Society, Penticton’s annual We Love Documentary Film Festival, the first of this season’s Okanagan Symphony Concerts, and A Night in New Orleans Charitable Blues Concert in Penticton.

I will provide more information on these coming events next week.

I don’t want to stifle you with information overload do I? Please don’t forget to get your multimedia submissions ready for Our Valley - Artists of the Okanagan.

The deadline is Nov. 11.

And remember to peruse our website at pcartscouncil. com for more events, literary items, and cultural news in general.

Christopher Byrd is the PCAC director and webmaster.

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I’ve been reading Who’s Who in Peachland – Businesses & More, written and compiled by author Vi Brown, and I’m impressed with the great job she’s done.

What a lot of effort on her part.

It’s so important that a community be aware of those who contribute to the life of the community, both through their businesses and through volunteering.

Brown has captured the character of a small town and contributed to the communal spirit by collecting a broad range of personalities interspersing them with a variety of representative photographic images.

This is an excellent book that should grace many a coffee table. You can purchase a copy for $20 at the book section of Peachland’s IGA or from Vi Brown herself at vi@vibrown. com.

Buy the book and get to know your fellow citizens.

Have you already bought your tickets to the iconic rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar?

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Inspired by the heightened consciousness one feels walking around at night, Nightfall is both psychoanalytic and poetic.

Kelowna Film Society’s Wednesday presentation this week at the Orchard Plaza Cinema has the “cheeky” title of Wet Bum, a Canadian film and official selection at the 2014 TIF Festival.

The movie’s feature actress, Julia Sarah Stone, received the 2014 TIFF Rising Star award.

It’s spring term in a small town, bringing swimming lessons, hanging out with your best friends, new classes and new possibilities. But this year, things are different for 14 year old Sam as she is forced by her mother to work in a retirement home.

Sam makes friends with Judith, a sweet and silent lady who enjoys watching Sam, and with Ed, a grumpy and private fellow who continually attempts to leave the home and hitchhike out of there.

As Sam learns a little about these elderly folks, she also learns a lot about herself and begins to take the first steps towards self-acceptance.

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reminder that photographs of individual works of any kind are not permitted for any exhibition within the gallery.

There’s a new exhibition at the Summerland Arts Gallery, 20 Minutes Max, a mixed media presentation by the Group of Six or Seven (a group of local artists) – no, they’re not offering the original 1920s Group of Seven, but maybe we’ll also be seeing these artists in the National Art Gallery one day.

The exhibition is ongoing until Nov. 17.

At the Lloyd Gallery on Front Street in Penticton, artist Robyn Lake, who is well known to Peachlanders and the Okanagan Valley, is holding her solo exhibition, The Beauty of It All: Our Beautiful Okanagan, from Oct. 1 – 31.

This will be an exhibition bound to live up to her impressive reputation and is sure to showcase the splendour of the Okanagan Valley.

This Thursday, Oct. 8, The Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art presents Nightfall, an exhibition of UBCO grad Connor Charlesworth, with a free reception open to the public on Friday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m.

In his characteristically painterly style, Charlesworth

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A professional and/or non-professional service business that exemplifies excellence in customer relations and service delivery. Examples: Health; Legal; Accounting; Insurance; Financial Investment; Real Estate; and Personal Services i.e. Aesthetics, Message Therapy.

NOMINEE:___________________________________________

TRADES / CONSTRUCTION Sponsored by Valley First Credit Union West-Kelowna A trades business that exemplifies excellence in customer service, stands behind their products, and goes the extra mile to find solutions to challenging situations. Examples: Electrical; Plumbing; Welding; Landscaping; Building Construction; etc.

NOMINEE:___________________________________________

RESTAURANT / FOOD SERVICES Sponsored by T.N.I. Business Services A restaurant or food service that keeps abreast of eatery and fresh local food market trends and provides a quality experience; and has exceptional food service standards and helps to promote Peachland as a destination.

Examples: Restaurant, Caterer, any business in the food industry.

NOMINEE:___________________________________________

A RISING STAR Sponsored by Dragon Lotus Restaurant

Marty Edwards

Papa Thom

Niki Martinus

Silent Auction &

win a WALL OF WINE Auction

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Dragon Lotus Restaurant  China Gasthaus On The Lake  Germany Waterfront Grill & Pizzeria  Italy Blue Rooster Café & Deli  Canada Beach Avenue Café  Spain

Business Award Sponsors PEACHLAND

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A new business in Peachland that exemplifies excellence in their product and service during their first year of business.

NOMINEE:___________________________________________

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Cecile Guilbault Group An organization that stands out among its peers. This business demonstrates true business excellence in its overall business operations including customer service, marketing, innovation, employee development and community involvement.

NOMINEE:___________________________________________

RETAIL / WHOLESALE Sponsored by

Coldwell Banker Larry Guilbault

A retail / wholesale business that markets and advertises effectively, is proactive regarding changing market trends, delivers customer service excellence, and stands behind their products or service.

NOMINEE:___________________________________________

TOURISM / HOSPITALITY Sponsored by The Heritage West-Kelowna A business or event sponsor that provides a high quality standard of service, enhances and promotes Peachland as a tourism destination, and directly or indirectly contributes to the visitor’s experience.

NOMINEE:___________________________________________

CREATIVE SECTOR Sponsored by Fortis BC

Any profit/non-profit business that produces, creates, distributes, and/or conserve cultural and artistic goods and services; and demonstrates its economic impacts on the local economy and contributes tangible values to our quality of life; i.e. commercial arts, visual arts, literary arts, social media and services - publishing.

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COMMUNITY BOOSTER Sponsored by Johnston Meier Insurance A business or not for profit that enthusiastically and consistently promotes and markets Peachland in support of its festivals, events and projects.

NOMINEE:___________________________________________

BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR Sponsored by New Monaco An individual who exemplifies excellence in their field, serves as a role model in business, and has made a notable contribution to the business environment through innovative ideas and high standards.

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Drop Box Locations: Visitor Centre, Peachland Pharmacy, Johnston Meier, Gasthaus, Bliss, Peachland Dental, Beach Avenue Café & Tapa Bar, I.G.A. and Todd’s RV and Camping.

FINAL DAY FOR NOMINATIONS IS 12:00 PM – October 15th, 2015.

ONE BALLOT SHEET PER VOTER. YOU DO NOT NEED TO NOMINATE A BUSINESS IN EVERY CATEGORY.

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WHAT’S ON

COMING EVENTS PEACHLAND HIGH SCHOOL RODEO Oct. 8-9, 9 am. Free for spectators. peachlandridingclub.com.

PEACHLAND’S LITTLE SCHOOLHOUSE FALL GARAGE SALE Oct. 16, noon - 4 pm and Oct. 17, 9 am - 3 pm.

PEACHLAND WELLNESS CENTRE SPEAKER SERIES PRESENTS: LIFELINE EMERGENCY RESPONSE HOME MONITORING Oct. 20, 1:30 pm, Little School House, Brandy Road.

Admission by donation.

PEACHLAND WELLNESS CENTRE OPEN HOUSE Oct. 21, 10 am-2 pm. Come see what they have to offer. Everyone welcome!

GREATA CREEK CAMP WOOD CHUCKING DAY Oct. 24. If

you burn wood or know someone who could use a load, join to help fall, chop, load or burn branches. Bring some food to share or just tuck into the provided chili and buns! Not a fan of wood chucking? – well, honey, they also have a “Honey Do List” you can tackle!

GYMKHANA AT THE PEACHLAND RIDING CLUB Oct. 18, 9 am. Free for spectators. peachlandridingclub.com.

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR Oct. 31, 1:30-3:30 pm, Peachland Community Centre. Bouncy castle, carnival games and live entertainment. $5/child, $15 for 3 or more children of the same immediate family. Parents admission by food bank donation. Call to register 250.767.2133.

Promote your local activity Send the information for your Peachland event to designer@peachlandview.com WEEKLY EVENTS SUNDAYS BREAKFAST 8-11 am, Peachland Wellness Centre. Everyone welcome.

PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10 am, United Church

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

Margaret’s Anglican Church

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE

10 am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank

PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 am service fellowship 11:30 am, 4204 Lake Ave.

SUNDAY TEA 1-4 pm

on the patio of the Little Schoolhouse off Fourth Street.

MEAT DRAW 2-4 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

SUNDAY WORSHIP 3

pm, Peachland Community Church

MONDAYS FITNESS ROOM

8 am-4 pm, community centre

YOGA ADVANCED BEGINNERS 8-9 am,

50+ Activity Centre. $5 drop-in per class

INDOOR WALKING 8-9

am, community centre

PICKLEBALL 9:05-11:05

am (3.0-4.0), community centre

PEACHLAND VARIETY SINGERS 9:30 am,

SPIN XPRESS 7:408 pm, community centre

TUESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8

am-8 pm, community centre

DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL

9-11 am, community centre

MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10 am-noon.

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

NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1-4 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL 1:30-3:30

pm (Novice), community centre

BRIDGE (ALL LEVELS)

2-4 pm, 50+ Activity Centre.

DROP-IN TIME 2-4 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

TEA IN THE TRANQUIL ROOM 1-2 pm, Peach-

land Wellness Centre

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB

PICKLEBALL 1:30-3:30 pm, (3.75-4.5), community centre

am (3.0-3.5), community centre

50+ Activity Centre.

tivity Centre

PICKLEBALL 9:05-11:05

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30 am,

TAI CHI noon-1 pm

AA 12-1 pm, 50+ Ac-

1-2:45 pm. Peachland Wellness Centre.

4th St Place

Peachland Wellness Centre. All drop ins welcome.

767-2133 to register for your spot

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am,

50+ Activity Centre.

Accepting new choir members

50+ Activity Centre

FITNESS TRAIL GUIDED TOUR 10 am. Call 250-

Margaret’s Anglican Church

COMPUTER LITERACY

10 am-noon. Peachland Wellness Centre.

Call for appointments 250 767-0141.

BREASTFEEDING CAFÉ 11 am-noon. Lee

Humphries speaks on Doulas. Peachland Wellness Centre.

Begins September 29, 2015

CARPET BOWLING

10 am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

YOUTH BOXING CLUB

TWEEN DROP IN & MULTISPORTS (ages

9-12) 3:05-8 pm. Meet at Peachland Elementary School.

TWEEN DROP-IN & MULTI-SPORTS

October 30

Angee’s Kitchen closed for renovations October 5 See you soon!

10-11:45 am. Peachland Wellness Centre.

10 am-noon, community centre

SUNSHINE SINGERS 2-3

AA 12-1 pm, 50+ Ac-

ART CLASS 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

BOOK CLUB 1-2 pm,

LADIES COFFEE & CARDS 1-2:45 pm.

50+ Activity Centre

Gasthaus Pub

pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

tivity Centre

BRIDGE (ALL LEVELS)

Last Thursday of each month, Peachland Wellness Centre. Everyone welcome

2-4 pm, 50+ Activity Centre.

50+ Activity Centre

BAT CHAT 2:30 pm,

BRIDGE (EXPERIENCED) 7 pm, 50+

LIONS DEN MEETING

7 pm. 2nd week: 6th Ave. Police Station.

4th week: community centre. Dan 250-7679034

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7 pm, Peachland Museum

THURSDAYS FITNESS ROOM

8 am-8 pm, community centre

DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL

PICKLEBALL

1:30-3:30 pm, (3.754.5), community centre

PICKLEBALL 1:30-3:30 pm, (3.0-3.5), community centre

TWEEN DROP-IN

MEAT DRAW 4-5 pm,

4-8 pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club.

Ages 13+

3-5:30 pm, meet at Peachland Elementary. Ages 9-12

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

PICKLEBALL 5:30-7 pm. All play: all levels welcome TWEEN TRIPS

5:30-8 pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club.

Ages 9-12. $5/member/trip. Pre-registration is required by calling 250-767-2515

BINGO 6:45 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL

7-8:30 pm, community centre

9-11 am, community centre

FRIDAYS

AEROBICS AND MORE

E-A-S-Y CORE

FITNESS ROOM

9-10:15 am, 50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Wellness Centre.

LEGO TIME 3-4 pm, Peachland Library.

Open to all ages

am, (1.0-2.75), community centre 9:30-10:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB

PEACHLAND ROTARY CLUB MEETING 12 pm,

Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12

PICKLEBALL 9:05-11:05

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th St. Place

CHESS 1:15-3:30 pm,

7 pm, community centre

am, community centre

Peachland Wellness Centre

9-10 am, 50+ Activity Centre

BRIDGE CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs)

PEACHLAND SPARKS AND BROWNIES 5:45-

INDOOR WALKING 8-9

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10 am-12 pm,

AEROBICS AND MORE

50+ Activity Centre

am-12 pm, 4th Street Place

TWEEN COOKING NIGHT 5-7:30 pm,

Activity Centre. $5 drop-in per class

Hall. Beginners start at 9:30 am. All others at 10 am. By the Peachland Wellness Centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, community centre

IRON AND SILK EXERCISE 10:45 am-noon,

3:30-8 pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+

YOGA 8-9 am, 50+

TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS United Church

RESTORATIVE YOGA 11

Peachland Visitor Centre in the Historic Primary School. All ages welcome

8 am-8 pm, community centre

October 9 and 23

second and fourth Wednesdays, 10 am11:30am, Peachland Wellness Centre.

Presents: Colour Spectrums October 14.

Please register 250767-0141

YOUTH DROP-IN

WEDNESDAYS

Papa Thom

WELLNESS CIRCLE

DROP-IN TIME 2-4 pm,

FITNESS ROOM

Rich Tason

Dawn 250-878-6342

3-8 pm, meet at Peachland Elementary. Ages 9-12

Activity Centre

6-8 pm, 4th St Place

PINCUSHION HIKE AND YOGA 9:30 am. Call

8 am-6 pm, community centre

FUSION FRIDAYS

LADIES SNOOKER 5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

SATURDAYS CARPET BOWLING 10 am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

BAT CHAT 2:30 pm, Peachland Visitor Centre in the Historic Primary School. All ages welcome

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

YOUTH ZONE 6-9 pm, 13+, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 6-12 3-5 pm

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Business services Castles to Cabins Housekeeping, cleaning, offices or yard work. Move ins and move outs, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly appointments.

Experienced and reliable. Call Michelle 250-826-6285 Renosense Home Repair Ltd. Renovations including siding, decks, carpentry, drywalling, ceilings texturing, window & doors.

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Community notiCes Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship Meets Monday at 7 p.m. (closed meeting) and Friday at 8 p.m. (open meeting).

Call 250-763-5555 for more info.

For Sale - MiSc Emerald Cedars direct from Okanagan grower. Acclimatized for this area.

Fall SPECIAL 5’ tall - 10/$200 also Blue Spruce 10/$200 Delivery and planting available Call George at Budget Nurseries 250-498-2189 or email georgedemelo@mail.com

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It is agreed by the advertiser requesting space that the liability of the Peachland View in the event of failure to publish an advertisement or in the event of an error appearing in the advertisement as published, shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for only one incorrect insertion for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect or omitted item only and that there shall be no liability in any event greater than the amount paid.

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Shift Into Winter program urges B.C. drivers to prepare for winter season VIEW STAFF Earlier this week at the B.C. legislature, provincial Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone shifted into winter – literally – by taking the wheel of a winter driving simulator.

“The Shift Into Winter campaign officially kicks off and we are reminding everyone to prepare their vehicle for winter weather conditions. We encourage drivers to choose the best tires possible and to ensure their tires are in good condition,” said Stone. “Tires with the mountain snowflake symbol, which are specifically designed to meet cold weather performance standards, are the best choice for safe travel in winter conditions.”

Shirley Bond, the

provincial Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour, was on hand for the event.

“Now that fall has arrived and with winter weather around the corner, having the right kind of tires on your car to give you proper traction is very important,” said Bond. “The Shift into Winter campaign reminds drivers that having proper tires, planning ahead, and driving according to road conditions will help keep them safe when driving in difficult winter conditions.”

Stone, along with representatives from police, ICBC and WorksafeBC, tested out their driving abilities on the Drivewise driving simulator.

The simulator is a powerful tool which simulates a number of different driving

The president of ICBC echoed the same comments.

“In challenging road conditions, it’s critical that you adjust your driving for the conditions you encounter and ensure your vehicle is properly equipped,” said Mark Blucher, ICBC’s president and CEO. “For the safety of everyone on the road, slow down, increase your following distance to at least four seconds and give yourself plenty of time to get to your destination.”

In B.C., signs are posted to identify the routes where winter tires are required for lighter cars and trucks, and chains are required for heavy commercial trucks that are 27,000 kg gross volume weight (GVW) and greater.

These routes are generally located

situations and road conditions, such as snow, slush, ice, heavy rain and fog.

The participant can see the cause and effect of their driving decisions, in real time.

“When you get behind the wheel this winter, make sure you adjust your driving speed and behaviours to the particular winter conditions you’ll be facing,” said chief constable Neil Dubord, chair of the B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police Traffic Safety Committee. “Slow down, keep your windows clear, make sure your vehicle is properly equipped for the weather and terrain, and pay attention to what you are doing so you arrive at your destination safely. The message is simple – slow down, focus up and drive defensively.”

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In addition to winter tires, here are some tips for safe winter driving: • Get your vehicle ready for winter in the fall; • Wear your seatbelt; • Drive to the road conditions – during times of bad weather or limited visibility, slow down; • Learn and practice winter driving techniques before you need them; • Don’t drive under the influence; • Keep your gas tank topped up; • Pack an emergency kit; approaching high mountain passes and highways which see significant winter conditions and where conditions can change from rain to snow very quickly.

To be considered a winter tire, a Mountain Snowflake or an M+S tire must have at least 3.5 mm of tread depth across the whole tire.

For travellers who routinely travel winter roads, the government and the RCMP recommend installing Mountain Snowflake tires. For others who travel occasionally and can choose when they go,

• Plan your trip and tell your friends and family; • Check road and weather conditions on DriveBC; • Remove all snow from your vehicle before each trip; • Give yourself extra travel time in bad weather; • Avoid using overdrive and cruise control on slippery roads; and • Travel with a fully charged cellphone for emergency situations.

M+S tires are acceptable.

The B.C. government has boosted funding for the multi-agency “Shift into Winter” campaign, which promotes safe winter driving in B.C. As a result, the campaign’s reach has doubled from previous years.

This safety campaign reminds motorists to prepare their vehicles for winter weather, check DriveBC before they leave home, and to drive to road conditions.

This year, Shift into Winter is offer-

ing a new – and free – online course for companies with employees who drive during the winter months in B.C. The new online course helps managers and supervisors get ahead of the winter weather by planning and implementing a winter driving safety program for the workplace.

To check out Shift into Winter for more smart winter driving tips, go to shiftintowinter.ca/.

To take the online course for workplace safe winter driving, visit shiftintowinter. ca/online-course/.

Bingo pot available to be won has now reached record levels Have you noticed the bingo pot amount displayed on the sign in front of our building? $615, a record amount crying out to be won.

You can dream about it, but you won’t win unless you come in.

Money won will come in handy for Thanksgiving festivities.

Our office will be closed Thanksgiving Monday, but some of the activities will be on such as the Variety Singers. Check with your activity leader ahead of time. The Variety Singers are rehearsing on Oct. 12 as they had to forego two practices in September and need to catch up.

Also, their new pianist, Margaret Martin, who has volunteered her talent and time, joins the choir for the first time and the choir members are overjoyed because without Margaret or a pianist the choir would be like Wayne without Schuster or yin with-

out the yang. Thank you Margaret.

The Variety Singers are hosting this month’s potluck at the 50+ on Friday, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. Halloween dress-up is encouraged.

Please bring a food item to share along with your own cutlery and dishes to help ease the cleanup in the kitchen.

The entertainment for the evening will be Triskele Celtic Music. This trio plays at the Kelowna market on Saturdays and also enjoys playing at various charity functions.

The money they make goes to a little boy in Mexico who needs an artificial limb every two to three years.

The activity centre is very happy to support this good cause.

As the “party” time of the year is fast approaching, look no further than the Peachland 50+ as the venue for your gathering.

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Community Appreciation Day Expanded Seating Thursday October 15 New Winter Menu Stop by for a Free Cup of Spirit Niki Martinez Bear Coffee and Cookies Playing Saturday 6 pm 9 am to 12 pm

Kitchen open: 7 am to 8 pm Sunday-Thursday 7 am to 9 pm Friday-Saturday

Thank you for your support!

PEACHLAND

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SEMI WATERFRONT

Bruce Macdonald CPA, CA Financial Planner

t: 778 479 3005 c: 250 575 6146

JU ST LI ST ED !

THIS HOME WILL MAKE YOU SIT UP AND TAKE NOTICE!

141-4350 Ponderosa Dr. Peachland, BC V0H1X5

brucemacdonald@shaw.ca www.eaglesviewfinancial.ca

• Financial planning is provided through Eagle’s View Financial • Mutual fund products, offered through Investia Financial Services Inc • Insurance products offered through multiple carriers

$815,000

5987 Meldrum Place, Peachland - West-coast inspired 5 bed, den/office 4.5 bath Rancher. From the moment you walk through the 8ft doors you will be captivated by the picture windows that take advantage of stunning, unobstructed lake & valley views. The open concept is multiplied by the huge airy feeling of the high ceilings. The kitchen has a massive granite island, Beautiful cabinets with under cabinet lighting and a walk in pantry. A main floor master suite that takes advantage of the lake views. Downstairs we have another master suite as well as 2 more bedrooms and a games room. Did I forget to mention the full on Theatre Room? This home has had attention to detail in every area. Bring your fussiest buyers and watch them drool! 1 bedrm nanny/in-law suite w/sep entrance. 2 master suites both with MLS® 10099638 walk in closets.

THIS IS A MUST SEE!

GREAT STARTER HOME

$369,900 6238 Miller Road, Peachland - Great starter home or retirement downsizing home with plenty of room to tinker. This home is on a Very quiet cul de sac street surrounded by fabulous neighbours.

This 3 bed (could be 4) 2 bath walk out rancher has been well cared for & has a partial summer kitchen downstairs and would be easily suited, RV parking down the side of the house that goes right into the huge back yard with access to the shop, fruit trees and is fenced. This home is a must see!

MLS® 10106611

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TroyFischer

Real Estate Professional

250.878.0626 RogerW.Cyr Unlicensed Consultant

TroyFischer@remax.net

Each office independently

and KELOWNA owned operated

6124 Seymoure Avenue, Peachland - Anyone who likes large open spaces & big rooms packaged together with a very contemporary modern design and finish this is the home for you! Almost 4000 sq ft with a main floor master suite, main floor laundry, soaring vaulted ceilings a massive oversized double garage and panoramic lake views from Kelowna to Naramata all packaged together in area of beautiful newer homes. This is a home for the true entertainer with 2 covered decks, media room, games room and did I mention the wine room? How about the RV/Boat parking, flat driveway and beautifully landscaping. Put this home at the top of your list! MLS® 10104336

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4194 Beach Ave, Peachland - This charming bungalow is awaiting your arrival! Enjoy the lake views from this lovely 2 bed, 1 bath semi waterfront home on Beach Avenue. Includes a brand new roof and flat lot, this cozy and charming home is located next to the lake with a single oversized detached garage and attached carport. It’s a nice little package right across from the water!

CALL TRACEY FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION! MLS®10102566

TRACEY O OR M A N TRACEY BOORMAN PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

250.864.6606 KELOWNA WESTSIDE

Each office independently owned and operated.

T R A C E Y B O O R M A N. C O M

$894,900 OpeningTheRightDoors.com

TroyFischer

Real Estate Professional

250.878.0626 RogerW.Cyr Each office independently owned

KELOWNA and operated

Unlicensed Consultant

TroyFischer@remax.net

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