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Bargain Bin chairperson Janet Drinnan received a bouquet from United Church board secretary Louise Corbeil (shown left to right) last Tuesday on behalf of the United Church congregation, who wished to acknowledge the Bargain Bin’s achievement in receiving the Green Citizen of the Year civic award. The Bargain Bin and its many volunteers significantly contribute to the reduction of waste in the environment through the resale of donated items. Also, after the 2017 flood they upgraded their space to include more efficient heating/cooling systems, increased insulation and effective lighting to increase its energy efficiency. You can find the Bargain Bin in the basement of the United Church.

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Driver flees scene after significant crash on Beach Avenue JOANNE LAYH The driver of a vehicle that crashed into a parked car Saturday night fled the scene, leaving their vehicle behind.

Shortly before 11 p.m. on Saturday night a vehicle struck a parked silver Mercedes between 8th and 11th Streets on Beach Avenue.

According to RCMP, a witness indicated that the suspect vehicle was a blue hatchback that failed to stop at the collision scene.

When Peachland Fire and Rescue Service arrived shortly thereafter, the occupant or occupants of the vehicle had already left the scene.

“There was significant damage to both vehicles,” Peachland fire chief Dennis Craig told the View. “Unfortunately, both vehicles ended up in the driveway of a private residence. It was a pretty significant impact with lots of debris.”

There are not believed to have been any injuries as a result of the crash.

Peachland Fire and Rescue remained on the scene to do a bit of a clean up until they were released by West Kelowna RCMP.

Pencticton’s Keith MacIntyre 2.62 per cent municipal tax hike elected leader of BC Libertarians

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The acquisition of Turner Park earlier this year has resulted in a new parcel tax for property owners.

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PEACHLAND VIEW At their annual general meeting and convention held on May 8 the BC Libertarian Party membership elected Penticton’s Keith MacIntyre their new party leader.

MacIntyre replaces Donald Wilson, who announced he was stepping down from the role earlier this spring.

MacIntyre was the BC Libertarian candidate for Penticton in last fall’s provincial election. He received 3.04 per cent of the vote, losing to BC Liberal incumbent Dan Ashton, who received 49.78 per cent of the vote, followed by BC NDP candidate Toni Boot with 35.26 per cent, and BC Green Party candidate Ted Shumaker with 11.92 per cent.

MacIntyre is a Penticton resident and the owner of Big Bear Software and president of

the Okanagan School of Arts.

“I’m honoured to be chosen as Leader of the BC Libertarian Party. I saw the party come together and exceed all expectations during the last provincial election. We can build off of that momentum and field a full slate of 87 candidates in the 2024 provincial election,” MacIntyre stated in a press release issued Wednesday morning.

“We are the only provincial political party that actually cares about freedom,” MacIntyre said.

“We have been against restrictions and lockdowns from the beginning and will continue to challenge the provincial government when they overstep their authority.”

The British Columbia Libertarian Party advocates for individual liberty, lower taxes, free markets and social tolerance.

Peachland property owners are looking at a 2.62 per cent municipal tax hike for 2021, which amounts to $36.86 for an average single-family dwelling.

In addition, an average single-family dwelling will also see a policing tax increase of 5.05 per cent ($12.45) and transit tax increase of 6.5 per cent ($3.84).

Peachland households will also pay $748.73 for various parcel taxes, including a new parcel tax for Turner Park.

When combined with collections for other tax authorities, including the regional district, hospital district, school district and Okanagan Regional Library, Peachlanders will see a total tax increase of 5.6 per cent.

Capital project highlights include a $3.1 million Turner Park land purchase funded through borrowing and reserves, $600,000 from the Community Economic Resilience Infrastructure Program for Peachland Museum renovations, $90,000 for two fleet vehicle purchases and $420,000 (with $70,000 from Safe Restart) for the Heritage Park splash pad.

The financial plan also includes COVID Safe Restart grant funding that will go towards various projects, including $195,000 for a new fire department training site, $150,000 for renovations to the municipal hall to allow for reopening and physical distancing, $100,000 for new budget and asset management software, $70,000 for non-profits, and $45,000 for an accessibility project at the Peachland Riding Club.

The 2021 financial plan, tax rates bylaw and parcel tax bylaws were adopted by Peachland council at their last regular meeting.

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Regional rescue boat temporarily repositioned in Kelowna JOANNE LAYH The RDCO’s regional rescue boat that is usually stationed in Peachland has been temporarily repositioned in Kelowna.

The boat will remain in Kelowna while until their boat has finished undergoing repairs.

That leaves just one rescue boat covering Okanagan Lake from Kelowna to the south end of Peachland.

Peachland fire chief Dennis Craig said hopefully it shouldn’t be too much longer until the regional rescue boat returns Peachland.

Meanwhile, Craig says

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response times shouldn’t change drastically in the

interim.

“Kelowna are a career

fire hall, so if you call for a marine rescue boat

they’re in the station, in the boat and gone pretty

much. Whereas with our guys we have to come from home, deal with the traffic on Beach Avenue, get in the truck, go down to the yacht club, that sort of thing, so there will be a little bit of a delay in response but it won’t be that noticeable.”

Craig noted that if the boat in Kelowna is in use, there is also a boat in Naramata that could be deployed if needed.

“It’s unfortunate, but it is just a matter of trying to put the resources in the best spots while we’re short some,” said Craig.

The boat is expected to return to Peachland soon.

Restoration project underway for fire hall’s parade truck JOANNE LAYH The Peachland fire department’s parade truck is undergoing a restoration, thanks to some generous volunteers at work.

Gord Anderson, president of the Peachland Wheel Nuts chapter of the Vintage Car Club of Canada and retired Peachland fire chief Grant Topham are leading the project through the Peachland Wheel Nuts Chapter of Vintage Car Club of Canada (VCCC).

“The truck has been enjoyed by the public since 1986, when Don Wilson donated it to the district of Peachland for $1,” Peachland fire chief Dennis Craig told the View.

In 1986 Wilson was the

fire chief in Peachland and his family had used the truck in the family orchards for many years, going back to 1949, when they brought it home from Summerland.

“Don’s little red truck was a familiar sight for decades in Peachland,” said Craig.

The car club and its members are volunteering their time on the project and their first priority will be ensuring its operating safely, including brakes, steering, and windshield wipers.

“I’m extremely applicative of the support from the PWN-VCCC and looking forward to the partnership with them going forward on this project,” said Craig.

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As more people are getting vaccinated, some are deciding to venture out and perhaps try something different. Why not volunteer at the Peachland Visitors Centre? Helping people, whether they are local or from elsewhere, can be rewarding. Or you might enjoy being a guide for several history walks. You will be fully trained while enhancing your knowledge of our amazing past. The visitor centre has a new gift shop offering unique souvenirs from local artists. It also has a section called Gathering Peachland’s Past that you can peruse when not too busy with visitors. Or there is always the art gallery, which is a popular destination for many wanting to explore the talents in the valley and beyond.

Then there are the baby bats being born just above you. To top it off you get to work with the wonderful visitor centre manager, Trina, who will make you feel right at home. Be a part of Peachland and become a volunteer at the visitor centre.

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Peachland Museum celebrates 40 years On May 18 the Peachland Historical Society celebrated the 40th anniversary of the official opening of the Peachland Museum.

On that date in 1981, the top floor of the iconic eight-sided building on Beach Avenue was dedicated as a Museum, by Mayor George Waldo, historical society chairman Charlie Martin and Pastor Bruce Haskins.Representatives of some of the early pioneer families, Ivy Bradbury, Wally MacKenzie and Jeff Drought were special guests. Mary Smith, who was a driving force behind the formation of the Peachland Historical Society as well as the establishment of the museum, was there along with Jesse Shaw, Brenda Davies and other members of the relatively new society.

Today, fascinating exhibits, photos and artifacts fill the entire building and the Peachland Museum has become a well-known and much

loved institution in our town.

The top floor is, by far, the main attraction with the Central Okanagan Railway Company’s amazing interactive layout of the Kettle Valley Railway circa 1955 – 1960.

Our museum curator, Don Wilson, who was very much involved in the formation of the Peachland Historical Society and the establishment and development of the museum, is still at his post to greet visitors.

The Peachland Museum has welcomed thousands of people from almost every country in the world over its 40-year history and continues to be one of the highlights of our community.

We invite you to visit our wonderful museum whenever you can and walk through the doorway to Peachland’s fascinating past.

Barbara Dionne, President Peachland Historical Society

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JOANNE LAYH A new fundraising initiative has been launched to help the Peachland Historic School Accessible Plaza reach its goal of raising $400,000, this time spearheaded by the Peachland Lions Club.

The Lions are hoping the community goal to modify the front of the historic schoolhouse to make it more accessible and create a plaza area will get a little closer to realization with a pewter Christmas ornament fundraiser.

Like many service groups, the Peachland Lions Club has been struggling to fundraise during the pandemic. In nonCOVID times, the service group normally hosts a couple key fundraisers each year and its members are routinely spotted offering concession services at various events in the community.

In an effort to come up with a COVID-friendly fundraising activity, the Lions have decided to begin producing a collectable annual Christmas ornament featuring a treasure of Peachland.

“The concept for this came from Linda and John Craven,” Peachland Lions Club member Dave Stuart told the View.

The Cravens were Lions Club members in a community in Ontario that raised funds by producing collectable pewter Christmas ornaments each year and it occurred to the couple that this might be something that could also take off in Peachland.

“That’s where the idea came for our project here. The concept is that we’ll create a new ornament every year,” said Stuart.

Stuart said Lions member Shelley Sweeney also belongs to the Peachland Historic School Accessible Plaza Society

and it was through her involvement with the society that the Lions decided to get involved in supporting the accessible plaza project.

The Peachland Lions Club agreed it would be a fabulous project to support, but with an inability to raise funds in the usual way, it wasn’t immediately clear how they could help.

“We said, ‘let’s support this plaza and make the first Christmas ornament a replica of the historic school,’” said Stuart. “The primary school is our visitor centre, our gallery, our boys and girls club. It really is a focal point for our community. So our thought was how can we support the enhancement of this thing? We already have this as the heart of our community and if we add a plaza outside, we can add community events there. We can have all kinds of activities. It’ll just be a complete focal point for the community as far as I’m concerned.”

Providing accessibility in the community is something the Lions have long supported, from the wheelchair ramp and aquatic wheelchair at Swim Bay to the more recent Ray Kandola Heritage Pier, so it made sense for them to be a part of the accessible plaza project.

“It’s all about accessibility. It’s all about making sure everybody has a chance to participate to whatever extent they want,” said Stuart.

So far only 200 ornaments have been produced, but if the demand exists for more, the club will have more made.

Stuart says the keepsakes will make a great gift for friends and family members.

The ornaments will go on sale June 1 at the Peachland Visitor Centre and will sell for $20 each.

Each ornament will come in a small mesh bag along with a pamphlet that outlines the history of the primary school building.

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LOCAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES A 10 X 10 FUNDRAISER is now on at the Peachland Visitor Centre. The Peachland Historic School Accessible Plaza Society is raising funds in their quest for a barrier-free plaza that will provide accessibility into the building and create a plaza area outside.Local artists have been working on their 10 X 10 paintings, which are now for sale at $150 a piece, with the proceeds going towards the plaza project as well as to the artist. They’re awaiting your visit over the next weeks from 10 am - 4 pm at the visitor centre on Tuesdays to Sundays.

MAY HISTORY QUIZ Enjoy fun in the fresh air and learn about Peachland as you take the May History Quiz. Pick up the quiz at the Peachland Visitor Centre and return it for your very on participant’s certificate. The clues can be found on signs, buildings, on the pier and at the museum.

GENTLY USED BOOK SALE will be hosted by the Rotary Club of Peachland on May 29 from 10am - 3 pm in the parking lot of the Peachland Baptist Church (Lake Ave. and 13th St.). All proceeds raised go toward Shelter Box. PEACHLAND ART AND GARDEN TOUR will take place on June 12 from 9 am to 4 pm. Tickets are $15. For more information contact the Peachland Visitor Centre.

BC BAT WATCH BAT COUNTS happen June 11 and 25. Meet in front of Peachland Historic School at dusk with a lawn chair and phone to download the counting app. Register at peachlandbats@gmail.com BUILD A BAT HOUSE WITH DAD on June 19. Details available soon. Registrations are limited due to social distancing.

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8TH ANNUAL “OASIS” EXHIBITION opens June 26 and runs until July 31 at the Peachland Art Gallery. View artworks from the region’s top artists.

BATS OUT OF THE DARKNESS opens July 1 and remains in Peachland until Oct. 31. Many of us are in the dark about bats and their survival depends on our enlightenment. This four-wall exhibition including videos, specimens, and scientific equipment used to find and study bats, brings the bats of British Columbia ‘out of the darkness and into our consciousness’. The exhibiton will serve as a reminder of how essential bats are to the environment and provide a chance to celebrate these amazing creatures.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES THE PEACHLAND VISITOR CENTRE is currently seeking volunteers to join their team. They plan to have safe COVID-19 outdoor volunteer led Peachland walking tours plus a Visitor Information kiosk at the Sunday market. Volunteers are required in the centre as well, especially over the weekends.

They ask for a minimum of four hours per week. Hours are 10 am – 4 pm, Tuesday - Sunday, May - June, then in July August, 9 am – 5 pm daily. For more information contact vcmanager@visitpeachland.com or call 250 767 2455.

THE BARGAIN BIN is looking for women and men to volunteer. Shifts are three hours for women and usually less for men. Women work on donations and/or work the cash desk. Men move donations and processed items to other locations. Training is provided. Enjoy some new friends while doing something worthwhile. COVID restrictions are followed. Drop by the Bin during business hours to fill out an application or contact Janet at 250 767 9664 for more details or to volunteer.

BEEPS NEEDS YOUR HELP! Volunteer bat counters welcome June 11 and 25 plus every Friday night during July and August. Bring your lawn chair and a phone to download the counting app. Meet in front of Peachland Historic School at dusk (usually 8:30 pm). Pre-register at peachlandbats@gmail.com Enjoy a leisurely hike? Help BEEPS guide groups or families and friends on walking tours along the Bat House Interpretive Trail on Beach Avenue and Trepanier Creek. For a little more elevation, assist with the BEEPS in the Vineyard Trail and stroll up to Hainle Winery’s plateau vineyard with a panoramic view. Pre-register at peachlandbats@gmail.com

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The American Academy of Ophthalmology says cataract surgery involves removing the lens of the eye when it’s cloudy. A cloudy lens can make people feel like they are looking through a foggy or dusty car windshield. That’s because a cataract-plagued lens cannot refract light rays effectively. Many images appear hazy and blurry, or less colorful. Surgery is the only way to effectively treat cataracts. The cloudy lens is replaced with an artificial clear lens called an intraocular lens, or IOL, says the AAO. Cataract surgeries have become routine and most operations are successful. The National Institutes of Health says as many as 95 percent of people who undergo cataract procedures experience an improvement in the sharpness of their vision.

Replacement of the damaged lens is the goal, but there are different types of cataract surgery that vary based on the size of the incision and the technology used to remove the cataract. Phacoemulsification is one popular procedure during which a surgeon will make a two- to three-millimeter-long incision in the front of the eye for an ultrasonic probe. The probe utilizes vibration to break up the cataract and removes the fragments with suction. A foldable lens is then inserted through the incision. Here are some things to expect from cataract surgery.

• A week or more before the surgery an ultrasound test will measure the size and shape of the eye. This helps to determine which type of IOL will later be inserted and become a permanent part of the eye.

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Peachland Rotary members Wendy Howard, Bill Schoof, Jane Tench, Madeleine Nixon and Janet Flack (shown left to right) have been volunteering with Canadian Blood Services since the fall of 2020, acting as volunteers at all of the Peachland blood donor clinics by assisting those donors who have given blood.

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Bats Out of the Darkness exhibit is coming to Peachland DARLENE HARTFORD BEEPS

The Bat Education and Ecological Protection Society (BEEPS) Annual General Meeting saw a return of all directors with the addition of Jennifer Clute returning to the board after recently completing the TOTA Tourism Training Skills Program.

Jenn brings with her a passion for Peachland bats and tourism, as well as a vast array of technical skills. In opening remarks at the meeting, president Heidi Slyngbom, commented, “As with so many organizations, BEEPS has had to modify, reduce and cancel many activities, events, and programs due to COVID restrictions. However, during this past year, BEEPS has also overcome various challenges.” One such challenge has been the ongoing planning of the five-month provincial bat exhibit within the continuously changing COVID guidelines. The show will go on, hopefully with an easing of some travel restrictions, allowing visitors to join us in experiencing a unique event while exploring Peachland, home to one of the largest maternity bat colonies inhabiting a building within B.C. Did you know that B.C. is home to 15 of Canada’s 18 species of bats? Or that a little brown bat can eat almost one thousand insects in an hour? Many of us are in the dark about bats – and their survival depends on our enlightenment. Bats need our help. At the exhibit, Bats Out of the Darkness, learn about

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the challenges our bats face and how we can help these fascinating, and often misunderstood, mammals. The Bats Out of the Darkness exhibit was made possible through the collaboration of 15 region-

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dearing stories, bat facts, and many photos. BEEPS is featured on most panels, therefore, you may see a photo of yourself at a bat count or on the bat trail! In addition to the informative wall panels, there will be displays on Okanagan conservation practices, habitat, predators, and many unique interactive activities to enlighten us about bats!

Three educational kits are available in addition to the Edu-kit that accompanies the wall panels. The Edu-kits are hockey bags on wheels filled with educational activities, games, and learning tools for elementary and high school levels. The additional Edu-kits are available to educators, separate from the main exhibit, and can be reserved through the Penticton Museum or the RDCO parks department.

BEEPS is also putting a creative spin on the travelling exhibit by adding fun, family activities as part of a Commu-

nity Bat Passport. Friends and families can participate in a variety of bat activities and collect stamps at each location to enter free weekly prize draws.

Participating in Friday night bat counts at Peachland Historic School or walking along the Bat House Trail or the newly developed, BEEPS in the Vineyard Trail, will earn stamps to fill your passport and win prizes. There’ll be fun workshops for kids at twice weekly tie-dying and four classes per week of Kids in the Kitchen cooking classes using foods that are available thanks to pollinator bats from around the world. Look forward to tasty treats made from chocolate, tropical fruits, and even coffee. And on June 19 join BEEPS for a bat house building workshop with dad in celebration of Father’s Day. Registrations are limited in respect of social distancing.

Details will be available soon at beepspeachland.com. The

month of June is also when the official B.C. bat watch bat counts take flight. Bring your lawn chair and a phone for downloading a counting app on June 11 and 25 to the front of Peachland Historic School at dusk. These first two counts are crucial in determining if the colony of Yuma and Little Browns have survived another winter without their hibernacula being affected by the cold dependant fungus causing white-nose syndrome.

Please register to help count bats at peachlandbats@gmail. com.

Your help is needed to bring bats out of the darkness and into our conscience.

Learn how you can help as you visit the summer exhibit of Bats Out of the Darkness at the Peachland Community Centre in July and August, and at the fall exhibit to be located at The Little Schoolhouse on Brandon Lane and Hainle Estate Winery during September and October.

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