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Community leaders lobby for safer playground DAN WALTON EDITOR

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Children were having a blast on the aging playground at Peachland Elementary School while grown-ups were looking for reasons to condemn it.

“As you can see from some of the boards here with this wood sticking out – it’s not safe for kids to be near,” said PES principal Ross Hett, who just took over the role four weeks ago.

He said a safety survey was done on the playground equipment in 2011 which addressed several issues. Some of the problems have since been dealt with, while others have only been worsening for seven years.

Hett, along with local MLA Dan Ashton, the District of Peachland, the PES PAC and local school trustee Moira Baxter, are lobbying for money from the province for a new playground that will meet higher safety standards.

As the habits of parents and children have changed over the years, Baxter said playgrounds serve a more crucial role than they used to.

“People my age, we accepted that we went out into the woods and did things like climb trees and set fires and all those sorts of things,” she said. “These days you see less kids out on their own having those sorts of adventures, so playgrounds may be even more important than they were in previous years.”

Mayor Cindy Fortin has witnessed the entire lifespan of the current play structure.

“My girls were going to elementary school here when this was brought in and they’re both about 30 now, so it’s time.”

Some of the children were star struck by Fortin’s appearance at the jungle gym. Some asked to have their picture taken with the Mayor, and another was heard saying, “Are you really the Mayor? Lucky!”

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Donations to the Bargain Bin can turn up some pretty strange items. This here seems to be some sort of tool, but nobody from the United Church can figure out its exact purpose.

It is wooden, professionally made with a base 15 1/2 “ long, 3 1/4 “ wide, and 13 1/2 “ high with six adjustment points. It is inscribed – “Hand Crafted by Nostalgia Wood Creations, a division of Dunn-Rite Holdings Ltd, Peachland, BC, Canada.”

Anybody who might have a clue is encouraged to share their ideas with the friendly volunteers over at the Bargain Bin!

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New home for a xylophone DEBORAH LIVINGSTONE

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL Every year the Peachland Community Arts Council designates a portion of their District grant monies to create meaningful and lasting arts-related installations in order to enhance our beautiful lakeside town. In 2015 we created the Remembrance Day street banners to honour our fallen soldiers during WWI and WWII. These

banners are made of durable vinyl and will last for years and years. In 2016 we built the information kiosk in front of the Historic Peachland School. Information panels outlining the history of the 1908 school were designed by the Arts Council, BEEPS designed the bat information panels and Cheryl Wiebe of the District designed the Peachland people of interest panel.

Our project for 2017 is the installation of a children’s

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NEWS outdoor musical instrument on the decking across from the Bliss Bakery (ps …it’s for adults too!). This xylophone can be played from both sides, is wheelchair accessible and most importantly is guaranteed resistant to wind, rain, snow and ice!

These durable musical instruments are manufactured in the UK. Our choir director, Phyllis Papineau has been testing the tone every day during her morning walks. She notes the sound is sublime and seems to float out onto the lake.

Our Director, Janet Hornseth headed up this project for us and her three grandchildren tested out the new xylophone for the very first time. Reese, Lea and Bates had a great deal of fun!

Sharron Simpson of Kelowna generously donated to the project as well and joined us for a small celebratory gathering. Our plan for 2018’s community project is to add another one or two different instruments, possibly creating a trio. We hope everyone will come down and try it out!

Chamber enters its 20th year in Peachland

Peachland Residents’ Association Annual General Meeting

Peachland Library Tuesday May 15 at 4 pm All welcome info: 250.767.6231 Peachland MLA Office MLA Dan Ashton or staff will be at the Chamber of Commerce each Wednesday afternoon.

Drop ins welcome or call 250-487-4400 for appointments

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Green Credits Do you Qualify?

You may be eligible for a credit for water consumption costs, if:

OUR 2018-2019 DIRECTORS – (From the left) Patrick Van Minsel (Executive Director), Travis Oleniak (Office Assistant), Jenn Clute, Darlene Hartford, Emma Oliver, Murray Wood, Debra Kelly, Larry Guilbault, Dave Collins, Rocky Rocksborough-Smith. Missing: Greg Sewell

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PEACHLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Edgewater Pub and Grill was the scene for this year’s Peachland Chamber of Commerce A.G.M. At this well-attended dinner & meeting members voted in the new directors for 2018-2019. The Peachland Chamber of Commerce will celebrate

its 20th year with the kick-off being the Awards Night on November 17th, 2018 and ending with a special edition of the Awards Night in November 2019.

We are planning many festivities to celebrate this anniversary. Our next event will be our 10th Annual Golf Tournament on Sunday, June 3th at Sumac Ridge Golf Course. Reg-

istration forms are available at the Peachland Visitor Centre Desk; early bird cut-off is May 13th, $99 for dinner and golf.

Every golfer receives a prize, and you will have two chances on a holein-one. This event typically sells out so don’t wait to register. For more information, please e-mail peachlandchamber@gmail.com.”

• Your property is between ½ and 2 acres and does not have farm status; • You grow food for direct human consumption on at least ¼ acre of your property; • You have a water efficient irrigation system in place; • You have a separate meter to record irrigation consumption.

For more information, see ‘Green Credits’ on our website at http://www.peachland. ca/apps or stop in at the District Office or Public Works office for an application form.

Applications must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2018.

Major university hearing study seeks participants.

Connect Hearing, with hearing researcher Professor Kathy Pichora-Fuller at the University of Toronto, seeks participants who are over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids for a hearing study investigating factors that can influence better hearing.

All participants will have a hearing test provided at no charge. Qualifying participants may also receive a demonstration of the latest hearing technology. The data collected from this study will be used to further our understanding of hearing loss and improve lifechanging hearing healthcare across Canada.

Why participate in the hearing study?

Hearing problems typically result from damage to the ear and researchers have spent decades trying to understand the biology behind hearing loss.

More importantly, researchers now realize the

need to better understand how hearing loss affects your everyday life*. In this new hearing study, Professor Pichora-Fuller and her team are trying to find out how people learn to live with hearing loss and how new solutions could help these people take action sooner and live life more fully.

If you are over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids, you can register to be a part of this major new hearing study† by calling: 1.888.242.4892 or visiting connecthearing.ca/hearing-study. * Pichora-Fuller, M. K. (2016). How social psychological factors may modulate auditory and cognitive functioning during listening. Ear and Hearing, 37, 92S-100S. † Study participants must be over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids. No fees and no purchase necessary. Registered under the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC. VAC, WCB accepted. 1. Cruickshanks, K. L., Wiley, T. L., Tweed, T. S., Klein, B. E. K., Klein, R, Mares-Perlman, J. A., & Nondahl, D. M. (1998). Prevalence of Hearing Loss in Older Adults in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin: The Epidemiology of Hearing Loss Study. Am. J. Epidemiol. 148 (9), 879-886. 2. National Institutes of Health. (2010).

It is estimated that 46% of people aged 45 to 87 have some degree of hearing loss1, but most do not seek treatment right away. In fact, the average person with hearing loss will wait ten years before seeking help2.

This is because at the beginning stages of hearing loss people often find they can “get by” without help, however as the problem worsens this becomes increasingly harder to do. For some people this loss of clarity is only a problem at noisy restaurants or in the car, but for others it makes listening a struggle throughout the entire day. By studying people who have difficulty hearing in noise or with television, we hope to identify key factors impacting these difficulties and further understand their influence on the treatment process.

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The regional tourism industry took a big hit last year thanks to all the floods, fires and smoky skies.

Vacationers tend to avoid places that are under a state of emergency. They seem to like beaches, blue skies and access to Crown land – all of which were in short supply last summer.

There’s a debate over how much tourism was lost because of how the disasters were portrayed in the media. If potential tourists, exposed to media reports, perceived the Okanagan as being in worse condition that it truly was, they may have rashly canceled their Okanagan vacation.

Stakeholders in the tourism industry held a brainstorming session last month and invited several media outlets from around the South Okanagan, including the Peachland View.

They were trying to persuade local journalists to tone down the sensationalism in hopes of scaring away fewer visitors in the future.

One tip of advice – to “balance” an article about a beach that’s been closed, we should report on the beaches and other tourism attractions that are still open, according to Penticton’s CAO, who also used the words “not trying to muzzle.”

It brought to mind a video of Antler’s Beach that was uploaded to the View’s Facebook page last June. Taken from the beach (on my day off) during last year’s historically high lake levels, it showed vicious waves undermining large concrete barriers while debris was crashing right onto Highway 97.

The blandly-titled “Antler’s Beach is in pretty rough shape right now” was shared by thousands of people and viewed over 340,000 times (our second-most popular video has just 9,000 views). There was no way to “balance” that Facebook post, it was a raw video of the situation on the ground.

The scale isn’t tilted – uplifting stories and pretty pictures get published too. Unfortunately online audiences don’t engage as deep in the good news so it receives far less exposure.

Reports of ruin are going to make the Okanagan seem unappealing to potential vacationers from Alberta of the Lower Mainland, so it’s easy to appreciate what these marketing professionals were doing – they don’t want to see their hard work compromised by careless reporting. Nobody should wimp out of their travel plans because a few sandbags were blown out of proportion.

Last year’s weather sucked though – there’s no other way to spin it.

The Okanagan has a healthy media landscape. We only brush aside science and reason when it comes to a particular monster living in the lake.

Dan Walton Editior

DAN ALBAS

MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

One of the concerns I am increasingly hearing about is high gasoline and diesel prices at local gas stations.

This is understandable concern given that in Vancouver, gas prices are now the highest in North America.

Recently it has been reported that BC NDP Premier John Horgan plead with the Federal Liberal Government to “do something about soaring Metro Vancouver gas prices”.

In my view, this was an incredulous comment when one considers that on April 1st of this year, the BC NDP provincial government raised the carbon tax on gasoline and diesel, making it more expensive.

So, will the Federal Government intervene?

The short answer is no.

In Ottawa, the Trudeau Liberal Government is implementing a national carbon tax in Canada that will force all provinces to continue to raise carbon taxes across the board.

The only choice the provinces have is to either institute their own carbon tax/cap and trade system, or else the Federal Government will do so for them.

Ultimately the entire point of carbon taxes is to increase the costs to the point where consumers can no longer afford to burn carbon and will use less of it.

Supporters of carbon taxes believe this is the most

effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Critics point out that carbon taxes unfairly penalize rural residents, who may not have alternatives such as public transit or availability of renewable energy in their area.

More recently, some believe that carbon taxes may disproportionately impact women and those who are on a fixed income.

So, the question to be asked is how much will a national carbon tax cost Canadians?

This is a question that we, as the Official Opposition, asked via a freedom of information request.

Unfortunately, the documents returned from the Department of Finance, on what the projected annual costs per household of the carbon tax would be, revealed nothing.

Why? The actual amounts were all redacted by the Department of Finance and therefore hidden from Canadians.

Due to this highly questionable redaction, the Office of the Information Commissioner has now launched an official investigation to determine why the data about the financial costs of a carbon tax per household is not being released to Canadians.

As a result of this redaction, the Official Opposition tabled a motion in the House of Commons that read in part “given the Liberal government made a specific campaign

promise to Canadians that “government data and information should be open by default, the House hereby order that all documents be produced in their original and uncensored form indicating how much the federal carbon tax proposed in Budget 2018 will cost Canadian families” The motion, unfortunately, was defeated by the Trudeau Government, with assistance from the NDP. In my opinion, if a Government is going to impose a tax on the citizens, there should be an obligation to be open and transparent on what the actual costs of the tax will be to Canadians.

This particular debate is not about should there be a carbon tax or not.

This debate is entirely about what the Department of Finance projects the cost to Canadians of a carbon tax to be.

My question this week is in two parts:

Do you believe Canadians are entitled to know what the Department of Finance projects the costs of this carbon tax will be?

Part two, why do you think the Trudeau Liberal Government is attempting to hide this data from Canadians?

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OPINION

Wow, just WOW! Dear editor: All I can say is WOW! I read Taryn Skalbanias’ letter to Castanet.

(April 23) In her letter, Taryn mentions forestry, dams, powerlines, windtowers, new logging and legacy roads, mineral exploration, ATVs, cattle ranching, unregulated harvesting of wildlife, and invasive species, hoping that all of the above would be “ideally eliminated”! I agree with trying to eliminate unregulated harvesting and invasive species, but the rest of the list?

What world does she live in? Wow! These blatant fear mongering rants of the uninformed, and those who refuse to become informed must stop. Take off your clogs, put down that bowl of granola, and spend some time learning the facts. That big tree you hug is probably from a replanting operation many many years ago. The granola you eat was farmed using fossil fuel powered equipment, and processed in big factories using electricity, and those plastic clogs I saw you wearing?

Guess what plastic is made from?

B.C has some of the most stringent rules for environmental protection. Instead of constantly emailing uninformed letters to the Editor (guess where the power for your computer comes from) maybe bring yourself out of the 1930s and learn what protections are in place.

It seems the people from the Peachland Watershed Advisory Committee are opposed to everything except the wine industry and the legalization of marijuana. I call them “People Opposed To...”

The leaders of this group could be called “P.O....heads” The Peachland Watershed Advisory Committee (P.W.A.C.) wastes a lot of peoples’ time with unrealistic and unreasonable demands. I suggest changing the name of the organization to the Peachland Watershed Wasted Time Again Advisory Committee or P.W.W.T.A.A.C. Hmm, that’s a pretty long title.

Maybe we’ll just shorten it up to the Peachland Wasted Again Committee, or P.W.A.C. It will be a glorious day when the P.O.T...heads from the Peachland Wasted Again Committee (P.W.A.C.) open theirs eyes and minds as much as they open their mouths.

On a further note, Peachlands’ operations director Joe Mitchell is quoted as saying in reference to the mineral exploration in Peachlands’ watershed “Work resulting from this proposed work will present a hazard to drinking water quality and the watershed as a whole.”

Really, Joe? It is shameful for somebody in your position to offer such a wild, unsubstantiated, and unprofessional opinion. Come on, Joe. I love the woods too, probably as much as you do, but let’s stick to the facts.

I believe that the hidden value of minerals should be properly evaluated and considered as part of any discussion about access and use.

A mineral deposit is a very rare and valuable resource. While mineralized showings are common, the reality of an exploration project becoming an operating mine is very low. However, the potential benefits of an operating mine to a region can be very high indeed and need to be considered as part of any evaluation of a land base.

Ron Barkwill Peachland

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RECYCLE

this newspaper

Throw a T into NIMBY Dear editor:

Who does this?

The new Gladstone Trail is in the construction phase and some NTIMBY(no trails in my backyard) has gone out and stolen all of our trail construction tools! The new trail will give Pincushion a run for its money with fantastic views and beautiful forest hiking.

The trail is a “Recreation Sites and Trails BC” approved trail that will be available to view on the provincial website.

This trail is being built by volunteers (mostly seniors) from the Peachland Outdoors Club Society.

We would kindly ask that the thieves return our tools and maybe even consider coming out to give us a hand to build this trail and to help make Peachland a better place to hike!

Should anyone have any helpful information or just want to come out and help build this trail please contact: peachlandoutdoors @ gmail.com Peachland Outdoors Club Society

Bear back Dear editor: We have Bear activity around Somerset and Princeton.

This Cinnamon Bear has been on our street a few times – so we are asking everyone to please put your garbage safely out of reach, in your garages on your deck what every works to encourage the bears to leave this area.

Thank You Trudy Williams-Boos Peachland

Letter from the future: May 4, 2023 Dear editor: It is already 2023, and I cannot believe I was away so long - up north for five years, and I recently returned to the Okanagan.

I just got back from a visit to your town, and I have to say I was shocked by what I saw. What happened to our beautiful, picturesque Peachland?

As I went down Beach Avenue, I felt crowded and blocked in as I drove along the beach.

In fact, Peachland now looks like a shoreline neighborhood in Vancouver.

The five to seven story buildings along the Avenue make the town look

The sad results here are called ‘Progurban, not quaint and cute like it used ress.’ to be.

I hear Peachland has become a poster Mark Rucker boy for small town blundering. It did not Princeton Bench take very long to transform the entire look and feel of the place.

Now, there is no going back. Peachland has been changed forever. www.peachlandview.com The final blow will soon be struck, as once again local regulations have been Email a picture and description of your pet to admin@peachlandview.com changed. The city now insists South Okanagan/Similkameen SPCA that to conform to the new bilaws that everyone’s favorite German restaurant must be razed to make way for another six-story apartment building.

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B U S I N E S S

MAY 4, 2018

P R O F I L E

COMMUNITY

Bruce Klippenstein

Okanagan Town Crier

People often ask , “What is a Town Crier?”

And “What does a Town Crier do?

We recently spoke with Bruce Klippenstein, our local expert. He relates that Town Criers were the world’s original news media, from B.C. to the 1600s. They dressed colourfully, rang a bell, or beat a drum, shouted “Oyez” 3 times, (French for “listen”), then delivered the news to the mostly-illiterate townsfolk. They were usually appointed by royalty or local government, because they announced taxes, proclamations, and other official matters.

Today, Town Criers are ceremonial. They still attract attention the same way, but now they will perform any role that requires gaining audience attention and delivering a message. For example, a Town Crier today

will deliver short messages called CRYs (150 to 200 words), introduce people or events, be an emcee, be a speaker, announce events, promote tourism, etc. Their goal is to add pageantry, interest, context, humour, and use Toastmaster tools to help make events extraordinary!

Bruce Klippenstein, Okanagan Town Crier, does all those things. Also, for every performance, he does extensive research, and carefully crafts the message to achieve the Client’s desired result. Then he has the client review and approve the message. It is labour-intensive, but he loves it! His background as a newspaper publisher (22 years), and as an award-winning Toastmaster, plus a loud voice, has prepared him well! And he has invested in several uniforms, traditional and modern.

Klippenstein doesn’t charge for civic performances, or for non-profit events, but does charge businesses, for-profit ventures, and individuals. His rates are based only on time spent at an event, and travel time (all other services are included). A typical local CRY would cost $50.

He has performed in person at birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, fashion shows, business openings, award ceremonies, life memberships, competitions, been an Emcee, been keynote speaker, and more.

Recently, Klippenstein has added remote CRYs, called TownCRY-a-Grams, delivered anywhere by video. His greetings, made personal from Peachland, can be delivered to audiences around the world – so long as there’s an internet connection.

THE PEACHLAND LIONS’ prowled over to the Summerland Golf & Country Club

last weekend to host one of their major annual fundraisers. Pictured is past president Eldon Kerbes getting caddied to the first hole.

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Any person in the world may send a special CRY message via Okanagan Town Crier: • to any other person(s) • to anywhere in the world If you want to congratulate or honour someone dear but not near for Mother’s Day, birthday, anniversary, friendship, award, get well after illness, etc. and you want your message to be memorable, send a TownCRY-a-Gram!

What is a TownCRY-a-Gram?

1. Town Crier researches, crafts the CRY and you approve it.

2. Then a video is created in which he is dressed in colourful livery, rings a bell, calls “Oyez” (listen!) three times... and then expressively narrates your message.

3. Your dear, not near, person(s) goes on-line to view the video of the CRY (about 2-3 minutes long).

4. That person(s), you, and others, can view the video anytime and often!

5. They have a permanent unique memento and reminder of your caring!

6. That person and you also receive a written scroll copy of the identical message.

The CRY will be set in a beautiful outdoor location (lake/mountain view), weather permitting.

Your cost is only $50 for the whole package, to create a memory for a lifetime!

To view a TownCRY-a-Gram on-line Click on “Barrie’s 90th Birthday”, at “YouTube Uploads from Bruce Okanagan Town Crier”.

To book a TownCRY-a-Gram Contact Bruce, the Okanagan Town Crier, and let that special person know you care!

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LYNN MALINSKY

PEACHLAND WELLNESS CENTRE The Peachland Wellness Centre is “a fantastic place”, “the people are here for the people”, “Peachland would not be the same without it”, “well run and organized”, “awesome drivers”. These are a few of the comments from people attending the Centre in the past year.

High quality programs and services that reflect community interests are a priority for the Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC).

Through these programs and services, PWC aims to be the best it can be. It also endeavors to make a difference in the community. In order to determine if PWC is following through on their intentions, evaluation is built into the day-today operations and an evaluation report is produced each year.

Volunteers are the life blood of PWC. According to the 2017 PWC Evaluation Report, 163 volunteers provided 5854 hours of volunteer service for the community. This volunteer work in combination with the dedicated work of staff,

resulted in 20 programs attended by 324 individuals in the past year.

In addition to those participating in PWC programs, 92 individuals participated in Outreach, Better at Home, Friendly Visitor, and/or Helping Hands services. 60 people received 631 rides to medical appointments, banking and grocery shopping from volunteer drivers.

The evaluation report provides evidence that those program participants who completed a questionnaire were very satisfied with PWC programs. There is also evidence that the programs are making a difference in their social, emotional, intellectual, and physical well-being. Participants made new friends, had fun, felt happy and learned something new by participating in PWC programs.

To learn more about the Peachland Wellness Centre, drop-in and check it out, or ask for a copy of the evaluation report. You will see that PWC, the “awesome little place on 5th Street” aims to be the best it can be, for the sake of the people involved and the community it serves.

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April 20, April 27, May 4, May 11

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1. Which advertiser has 30% off something?

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2. Which advertiser includes gift wrapping?

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3. Which advertiser’s telephone number is 250-864-6606?

“For honest and friendly care, serving the South Okanagan since 1980.”

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Win

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Enter each week.

You will find the answers to the questions in the ads on this page.

Drop your answers off at the Peachland View office at 4437-3rd Street or email your answers to admin@peachlandview.com The winner(s) will be selected and contacted Tuesday May 8th and announced in the May 11th issue of the Peachland View.

Mother’s Day Specials are on now!

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MAY 4, 2018

COMMUNITY CHRIS BYRD

THE JAZZ QUARTET ENSEMBLE played a gig

in the Mary Smith Hall of the Peachland Art Gallery on Saturday, April 28. This is a group of senior students sponsored by the Peachland Community Arts Council and the Mount Boucherie Secondary School Music Department under teacher Jeffrey Saunders. Keehan Kleineberg on Keys (piano), James Hyde on Sax, Taylor McDonald on Drums and Chris Neubauer on Bass. The players were very well received by an enthusiastic audience and performed with class, imagination and youthful energy.

LOCAL SERVICES directory

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Kitchen/Bathroom Renos Decks & Railings Windows & Doors Siding & Rock work Small Jobs Welcome

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season of league play on April 15. During the banquet held on Sunday awards and cash prizes were distributed. Seated is Barrie Hewer, recipient of the coveted ‘Spirit of Snooker’ silver plate, Left to right are Kerry Rohloff, Fall Match Champion, Jeff Sims, Round Robin Match Champion, Calvin Petryna, ‘Best Sport’ award and Harry Rusch, Spring Match Champion. The 2018-2019 season of League play will begin in September of 2018.

FREE HEARING TEST Tom Millar, RHIP Hearing Care Professional

Finest flower arranging

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PEACHLAND FALL FAIR

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• Support • Training • Payroll • Bookkeeping • Income Tax

TMG Business Services

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Commonwealth Carpentry Contractors Inc.

Clint Egan

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250.899.1638 Home Renovations • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Decks • Fences • All Finishing Work

Located in Peachland

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Peachland’s Dawg!

• Basic yard work (grass cutting, flower and vegetable gardens) • Sprinkler start up and repair • Hot tub maintenance • Weather stripping

Raynard Construction

SPIRIT OF SNOOKER – The Peachland Legion’s Snooker League completed its 21st

• Small plumbing issues • Putting flat-packed furniture together

By any language, flower arranging is truly an art that everyone can try.

It first began with the Egyptians over 2500 years ago. Through the ages, humans have always used flowers to express feelings and emotions.

It can be enjoyable, relaxing, and even become a very creative past time. Many people have even turned this `growing` hobby into a very profitable business for special occasions. Floristry has become a credited course in many community colleges.

Any home and environment comes alive when a floral piece is

added. At this year’s 99th Fall Fair, you have an opportunity to enter your floral talents and creations.

A variety of thematic categories are available for you to choose from. Enter your creations and win cash prizes. Some ideas include are: a Tudor ”nosegay” , `Love`, “Disney”, “Naturalistic”, “Southwest”, an oriental “Symphony”, “Wreaths and Topiary”. Try your choice of a finest creation.

Make it fine in 99.

This is your chance to rearrange nature’s floral garden, your garden, your creativity, your artist flair. Whatever the language –be it Japanese, German, Italian, Spanish etc…

See you at the Fair!

• Plants watered while on vacation • Minor aesthetic renovations

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HOURS & SERVICES MON-FRI: 8:00 am to 5:30 pm SAT: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Veterinary Medical & Surgical Services Vaccinations & Examinations • Veterinary Pharmacy Onsite Ultrasound, Lab & X-Rays • Free Exams for New Pets CAT ONLY BOARDING FACILITY

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Peachland

Classifieds BUSINESS SERVICES

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Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship Meets Monday at 7 pm (closed meeting) and Friday at 8 pm (open meeting).

Call 250-763-5555 for more info

Call 250 767 7771 or email admin@peachlandview.com

Renosense Home Repair Ltd.

Renovations including siding, decks, carpentry, drywalling, ceiling texturing, window & doors. Need walls moved? All work done to code.

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STEEL BUILDINGS BLOW OUT SALE ALL BUILDINGS REDUCED TO CLEAR! 20X21 $5,560 23X23 $5,523 25x25 $6,896 32X33 $9,629 33X33 $19,332 One end wall included.

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Sunday Services Contemporary Worship Service 9 a.m.

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Sunday School 10:30 am

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Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Tuesday Morning

9:30 a.m. Study, Coffee & Conversation Office Hours 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

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with Pastor Steve Hobbs 250-460-2555

Sunday Mornings

for more information call John 250-767-2221

Rev. Robin Graves

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PEACHLAND

BAPTIST CHURCH

4421 4th Street

Grace Lutheran Church

4th Street & Brandon Ave

250-767-3131 www.stmargaretspeachland.org

10:30 am

Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.

Pastor: Ian McLean

4464 4th Street

(St. Margaret’s Anglican Church building)

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Places of Faith Peachland United Church

Friday May 4th 2pm to 6pm and Saturday May 5th all day.

for More Info 1-866-668-6629

Peachland

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

5371 Buchanan Rd

Wednesdays Sept to May

Ladies Bible Study 9:30 am Dr. Gord Denison PASTOR

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UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY Be part of the ever growing Pest Detective team!

We are looking to hire a permanent full time technician and summer students ASAP in the South Okanagan. We have lots of customers and work in the Osoyoos, Oliver, and Penticton area.

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Pest control is fun and interesting! Our people are too. We make it a great place to work.

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Local Events and Activities

MAY 4, 2018

Send the information for your Peachland event to admin@peachlandview.com

Civic Awards Night - Friday, May 4 at the Peachland Community Centre. Door open at 6:15 pm, Awards ceremony begins at 7:00 pm.

Kids And Families Learn to Fish - From May 5 to June 16 at Shannon Lake Regional Park on Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm.

Equipment provided by Peachland Sportsmen.

Vienna Classics - Enjoy spring awakening with beautiful Viennese music & enchanting scenes in a garden oasis at Ad lib Art Gallery 3063 Bridlehill Drive, West Kelowna. Organic homemade Viennese pastries and Vienna coffee. Time: 2-4:30 pm, May 6, 13 (Mother’s Day special), May 27, June 3. RSVP 250-768-1404 email: claudia. kargl@telus.net The Peachland Wellness Centre, Wellness Circle presents Acupuncture - Tricia Miller will speak on the basic theories of how acupuncture affects the body in regards to sleep improvement, stress levels and pain management. Wednesday May 9 at 10 am.

Everyone welcome by donation.

Fall Fair AGM - Wednesday, May 9 at 7:00 pm at the Peachland Community Centre.

Shake Rattle & Roll Rotary Gala- Saturday May 12 at The Peachland Community Center. No host bar begins at 5:30 pm & dinner at 6:30 pm. Auctions & DJ Bill Retro Tickets $60. Purchase at Peachland Pharmacy or Peachland Rotary.

Social Bridge Tournament - Thursday, May 17, 10 am to 3 pm at St. Stephen Parish Hall 9311 Prairie Valley Road, Summerland.

Register with a partner by May 15. Cost is $20 per person.

Lunch provided. Contact Terry at 250-494-3466 or email st.stephensummerland2shaw.ca for more info. Proceeds going to the South Okanagan Women in Need Society.

St. Margaret’s Church - is presenting a Spring Concert with Saskia

5672 Beach Avenue, Peachland 250-767-9133 Call for Info Office open Mon - Fri, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

O G N

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Every Thursday, 6:45 p.m.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Lotto License #103899

Everyone over 19 years is welcome!

Membership not required.

Newcomers welcome. Casual callers and sellers are still needed.

Victoria Day

Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, May 20th 8-11:30 am

Potluck

Friday, May 25th at 6 pm

$5 for adults, $3 for childrens (5 and under free)

Entertainment Peter H. Scholl Pianist/Singer 7 pm

Find us on Facebook by searching Peachland 50 Plus Activity Centre peachland50plusactivitycentre.ca

Every Week: Art • Chess • Bowling • Bridge • Crafts • Exercise/Yoga • Ukulele

MONDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

YOGA (RESTORATIVE) 8 am, 50+ Activity Centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 9:05-11 am, Community Centre

VARIETY SINGERS 9:15 am, 50+ Activity Centre

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30 -10:30 am, 4th Street Place

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre

LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10-11:15 am,

SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

CARPET BOWLING 10 am,

SPIN, CORE, STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm,

THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10-11 am,

Community Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.5) 5:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre

HATHA YOGA 6-7 pm,

Community Centre

KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm

at the Little Schoolhouse

YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6-8 pm, 4th St Place

WOOD CARVERS 7 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

POUND 7:15-8:15 pm,

Community Centre

Peachland Wellness Ctre

TUESDAYS

PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 11 am - 1 pm,

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

Community Centre

TAI CHI noon,

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am,

50+ Activity Centre by donation

MEDITATION GROUP 11:30 am-12:30 pm,

Peachland Wellness Ctre

4th Street Place

MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE 9:30 am, St. Margaret’s Anglican

NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING Church 1:15 pm, CAPC CREATIVE PLAY50+ Activity Centre TIME (0-6 YRS) PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 10:00-noon, 1:00-3:00 pm, Community Centre Community Centre

50+ Activity Ctre

Community Centre

AA 12-1 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre

Community Centre

50+ FITNESS 9:15 am,

50+ Activity Ctre

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30-10:30 am,

BEGINNER’S UKELELE 1:30-3:00 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

YOUTH DROP IN 3:30-8 pm,

Peachland Youth Centre, Grades 7+

Peachland Wellness Ctre 2nd & 4th Wed

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 10 am to 11:30 am Peachland Wellness Ctre To register: 250-767-0141

COFFEE GROUP 10:30 am,

Community Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1:00-3:00 pm, Community Centre

SUNSHINE SINGERS 1:15 to 2:15 pm,

Peachland Wellness Ctre

CHESS 1:15 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

Wellness Centre. First Wed of the Month

CLOG DANCING 6-7 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm,

the Little Schoolhouse

PICKLEBALL DROP IN (ALL LEVELS) 5:45-7:45 pm,

PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 9:30 am-3 pm,

YOGA ROULETTE 6:45 pm-7:45 pm

CARPET BOWLING 10 am,

BINGO 6:45 pm

MEAT DRAW 3-5 pm,

Community Centre

Community Centre

THURSDAYS

50+ Activity Centre (doors open 5:30 pm)

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

FRIDAYS

Community Centre

PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 9:30 am-3 pm

SOCIAL BRIDGE TWEEN DROP-IN & OPEN GYM (AGES 9-12) 1:15 pm, 3-8 pm, Boys & Girls Club 50+ Activity Centre Pick up available at Peach- TWEEN DINNER NIGHT land Elementary School (AGES 9-12) 4-7:30 pm HI-LO DANCE AEROBIC Boys & Girls Clubs 4:30 -5:30 pm, SPIN, CORE, STRETCH 4th Street Place 5:15-6:15 pm, PICKLEBALL DROP IN Community Centre (ALL LEVELS) WRITERS UNBLOCKED 5:45-7:45 pm, 6:30 pm, Peachland Community Centre

WEDNESDAYS

2nd & 4th Wed, Contact: Gary 250-767-3491

WELLNESS CIRCLE 10 am-12 noon,

PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1:00-3:00 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

LIONS DEN MEETING 7 pm, 4440 5th St. every

4th Street Place

PICKLEBALL DROP IN (3.0+) 11:00 am-1:00 pm,

MAHJONG 1:15 pm,

The Peachland Art and Garden Tour is Coming - June 16, 10 am to 4 pm. Tickets $10 begin selling on May 15 at Peachland Art Gallery, Peachland Visitor Centre, Peachland Ace Hardware, Bylands, and Summerland Visitor Centre.

YOGA (FOUNDATIONS) 8 am, 50+ Activity Centre

50+ Activity Centre, every 2nd & 4th Wed, Drop-ins Welcome

Community Centre

50+ Centre - BUS TRIP, Friday June 15, to Fintry Manor, Fintry Provincial Park and lunch in Armstrong followed by a tour of the Village Cheese Factory. Members $25/Non-Members $27 Tickets at Peachland 50+Activity Centre 250-767-9133. ACTIVITY CLASSES, the kitchen is undergoing renovations, there will be slight disruptions to some of the classes. Members should check with their activity leaders.

YOGA (BASIC BEGINNERS) CENTRAL OKANAGAN 8 am, MODEL RAILWAY 50+ Activity Centre COMPANY GROUP PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 7 pm, Peachland Museum 9:05-11:00 am,

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

and Darrel: The Great Plains on Friday, May 18 at 7 pm.Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased at the Church office from 9:30–11 am weekdays at 4464 4th Street Peachland or call the office at 250-767-3131.

Bargain Bin

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre

TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 50+ FITNESS 9:30 am, Royal Canadian 9:15 am,

Legion #69, 4407-2nd St. Hosted by Peachland Wellness Ctre. Beginners and newcomers welcome

50+ Activity Centre

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am,

4th Street Place

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT CAPC CREATIVE PLAY10 am-12 pm, TIME (0-6 YRS) Peachland Wellness Ctre 10 am-noon, IRON & SILK Community Centre 10:45 am, PEACHLAND UNITED 50+ Activity Centre CHURCH ROTARY CLUB OF 9:30 am-3 pm, PEACHLAND Bargain Bin 12-1:30 pm, MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB Gasthaus Restaurant.

10 - noon, Peachland Everyone welcome AA 12 pm,

Wellness Ctre

Bargain Bin

50+ Activity Centre

Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St.

DROP IN (6-12 YRS) 1-4 pm, Boys & Girls Club

YOUTH ZONE (AGES 13+) 4-8 pm, Boys & Girls Club

SUNDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

SUNDAY BREAKFAST 8-11 am, Peachland

Wellness Ctre Excluding Long Weekends

PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10 am, United Church

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

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 10 am, Emmanuel

YOGA (BEGINNERS) 10:30 am,

Church, Westbank

3rd Thur of each month

50+ Activity Centre

4204 Lake Ave.

PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1:00-3:00 pm,

LADIES COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm,

Community Centre

Peachland Wellness Ctre

UKULELE 1:15 pm,

PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1:00-3:00 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

ENERGY FOR WELLNESS 50+ Activity Centre 1:00-2:30 pm, ART CLUB 12 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

50+ Activity Centre

MEAT DRAW 4-5 pm, Royal Canadian

Legion #69, 4407-2nd St.

HEALTHY TEENS (AGES 13+) 4-7 pm,

Community Centre

LEGO TIME (ALL AGES) 3-4 pm, Peachland Library

Boys & Girls Club

TWEEN DROP IN (AGES 9-12) 4-8 pm,

MINI KICKERS SOCCER (REGISTERED ONLY) 4:30-5:15 pm,

SATURDAYS

Cousins Park

LEARN TO FLOW YOGA 5:30-6:30 pm,

Community Centre

Boys & Girls Club

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm,

Community Centre

PEACHLAND BAPTIST Service 10:30 am, Fellowship 11:30 am, THE PEACHLAND WALKING CLUB 1 pm, for details visit

peachlandtrekkers.ca

UKELELE 1: 15 pm.

50+ Activity Centre

MEAT DRAW 2-4 pm,

Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St.

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday worship: 2 pm, Meeting at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

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COMMUNITY

Warmer weather = more fun at the Boys and Girls Club PATRICIA BARROWS

OKANAGAN BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS – PEACHLAND Now that the sunshine and warmer weather is finally here, anticipation for summer begins and staff at the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club in Peachland have begun planning for exciting summer programs!

Throughout July and August we will be offering a variety of activities for children and teens. Full day summer camps for children ages 6-12 start July 3rd where kids get to play games, make crafts, and take part in out trips. Registration is on now and packages are available at the Club. For families who are not looking for full day programs, we will also have many drop in activities through the summer including afternoons at Swim Bay, tween dinner night, workshops, and out trips. Activity calendars will be available in June.

The Okanagan Boys and Girls Club has a variety of volunteer opportunities available and can work with potential volunteers to find a great, rewarding fit! Whether someone is interested in teaching or mentoring kids in our programs, helping at special events, driving our vans to help provide transportation after school or on out trips, or even making large batches of snacks in our kitchen, we appreciate the skills, knowledge and enthusiasm that volunteers can bring. If you or someone you know is interested in being a part of our Club, applications are available on our website, www. boysandgirlsclubs.ca, click on the link ‘Get Involved’.

Is your 3 or 4 year old child eager to start school? At Peachland Preschool,

children are encouraged to explore, learn, and grow in a stimulating and fun environment. They are given the opportunity to develop and practice social and language skills, cooperative play, independent thinking and self-awareness. Programs are developmentally appropriate and introduce children to new activities such as songs and interactive stories at circle time, group games in the gym or outside, and art techniques at the craft tables.

Located within Peachland Elementary school, students at Peachland preschool become familiar with the school which helps them feel comfortable as they transition into kindergarten with their preschool classmates. We are holding an open house Wednesday, June 6th from 12-2pm where families can explore the classroom, meet the teacher, and complete registration for September classes. Classes will be offered 8:3011am Monday, Wednesday and Friday for 4 year olds and 8:30-11am Tuesday and Thursday for 3 year olds.

Pre-registration is required; tuition sponsorships may be available. To participate in the open house or for more information about preschool contact the Club at 250-767-2515.

For more information on any of our great programs, please contact us at 250-767-2515, peachland@obgc.ca, or stop by the Peachland Club at 5684 Beach Avenue. Activity calendars are available on Facebook – Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs Peachland or can be picked up from the Club where you can stop in anytime for a tour of our Centre and meet our great staff!

Club Member of the Month Sumer has been attending the After School Program at the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club in Peachland for almost a year.

Her warm demeanor and easy going personality make Sumer a great friend to others and a joy to have in our program.

While at Club Sumer enjoys taking part in a variety of different activities and loves to spend time outdoors.

Her creativity, imagination, and witty sense of humour make it easy for her to make friends, lead others and join groups.

Her card playing skills keep staff on their toes and she always has ideas for new games and activities.

Sumer is kind and thoughtful, she is always willing to help others and make sure that everyone feels included.

The staff at the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club in Peachland are so proud to recognize and celebrate Sumer as the Club Member of the Month!

Your Ticket to Great Entertainment Kip Moore & Special Guests May 12

SOUTH OKANAGAN EVENTS CENTRE

Slayer & Special Guests May 17

SOUTH OKANAGAN EVENTS CENTRE

An Evening with John Fogerty July 14

George Thorogood & The Destroyers

SOUTH OKANAGAN EVENTS CENTRE

SOUTH OKANAGAN EVENTS CENTRE

Celtic Thunder X

Thursday May 10

A free introduction to wetland ecosystems, values, and stewardship. You will learn how to use basic GPS techniques to evaluate and protect wetlands in your community. This wetland mapping and rapid assessment workshop is a great 1 day course for community volunteers, students, consultants, and anyone passionate about healthy watersheds.

For more info, contact jason.jobin@bcwf.bc.ca or 604-882-9988 ext. 225 Sign up now, space is limited! Register online: https://MoMPeachland2018.Eventbrite.ca This project was undertaken with the support of: / Ce projet a été réalisé avec l'appui de:

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Nov 1

SOUTH OKANAGAN EVENTS CENTRE

Tickets: Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), charge-by-phone 1.877.763.2849, or online at ValleyFirstTix.com

May 13th

COOK’S MILL

Mother’ s Day Brunch A very special menu for a very special person ~ Reservations recommended ~

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MLS 10155004

6100 Seymoure Ave

$1,298,000

Quality throughout this custom w/o rancher on a large corner lot w/ stunning lakeviews in Peachland! Open concept boasting soaring ceilings, built in speakers, gas f/p + a quartz island kitchen w/ pantry, double wall ovens, high end fridge & gas stove will make this a chef or entertainers delight. Main floor plays host to 2 master bedrooms w/ ensuites & walk in closets ideal for empty nesters who love having guests as well as a large covered deck w/ speakers, BBQ hookups. Triple garage, 1 bed legal suite, RV parking, pool size yard and more await you!

Private Lakeshore Estate $3,800,000 Craftsman home with 6 bedrooms MLS 10133160

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Handy Man Special - Nestled in a mature neighbourhood

INVESTORS! Fully renovated LEGAL 4-PLEX. Excellent rental income/great tenants. Prime location in Rutland close to YMCA, schools, shops & UBCO. Two 3 bedroom units with 2 baths & two 1 bedroom, 1 bath units.

with great neighbours, this 1940’s home awaits your creative ideas!

Lake Views can be enjoyed from upper portion of the property plus lots of parking for your toys! Buy now and build your dream home when MLS® 10155622 you are ready!

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