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The proposal for a seemingly innocuous downtown offi ce building has some people fearing Peachland will become the next Las Vegas, thanks to a couple letters to the editor that have been published recently.

Several letters sent The View recently have suggested TNI president Steve Allison in-

tends to build a casino on Beach Avenue rather than the proposed three-story retail, offi ce, and apartment building that was pre-sented to council and the public earlier this year. To set the record straight, we asked Al-lison for his response to the allegations.

“Let me be clear. I have no plans to open a casino in Peachland in my proposed build-ing for Beach Avenue, or anywhere else in Peachland for that matter. The comments

and letters that suggest I have some sinister plan to do so are comical, but disappoint-ing,” Allison told The View.

The allegations seem to go back to com-ments Allison made in the May 20, 2011 issue of The View (viewable online at peach-landview.com/archives/2011-may-20-on-line-edition).

“The article was alluded to by those who would resort to any type of misdirection to

Joanne LayhEditor, Peachland View

TNI President says no casino in any plans

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Kids enjoy the zipline and other amenities at Swim Bay. Staff photo

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Allison on proposed TNI building: No sinister casino plans for town

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August COTW and council meetings rescheduled

The Tuesday, August 14 Committee of the Whole (COTW) and regular council meetings have been rescheduled for later in the month. The meetings are now scheduled to take place on Tuesday, August 28.

Hardy Falls reopens to publicThe Hardy Falls bridge replacement project that

was scheduled to keep the park closed until July 31 was completed a few days sooner than planned, leading to an early reopening. Hardy Falls Regional Park reopened on Saturday, July 28.

The park had been closed for six weeks while sev-en of the eight bridges crossing Deep Creek were rebuilt.

According to Regional District of the Central Okanagan (RDCO) communications officer Bruce Smith, the park’s eight bridges were originally built in 1996. One bridge was rebuilt in 2009 after be-ing demolished by a fallen cottonwood tree but the remaining seven were in need of replacement to en-sure public safety, structural integrity, and access by our Parks Services staff.

The $137,000 improvement project was funded by the RDCO.

Peachland smart meter installs to begin in September

Peachland residents can expect to receive smart meters beginning in September, BC Hydro com-munity relations manager Ted Olynyk said at a presentation to the committee of the whole on July 24. Olynyk and his colleague Gary Murphy, a chief project officer for the smart metering pro-gram, came to Peachland last month to answer questions about the program. According to Mur-phy, 1.5 million smart meters have already been installed in B.C. Murphy says residents will receive a letter in the mail in advance of the meter change-out.

Installations in the Peachland area are expected to wrap up in October.

Firefighters quash Drought Road grass fire

Last Monday night at around 11:30 p.m. Peach-land Fire and Rescue responded to a grass fire at the top of Drought Hill that they were able to con-tain quickly.

“We were able to knock it down and get it under control within about 20 minutes,” fire chief Grant Topham told The View. Topham says an investiga-tion the following day found the cause of the fire to be undetermined.

“I expect it may have been smoking materials because there is nothing to indicate anything else,” said Topham, who is advising residents to be es-pecially careful this year. “Even though we’ve had some rain and it looks like everything is green, ev-erything is still very dry and crunchy underfoot, especially in the forest or interface and grass area, so be very careful with anything such as cigarettes. If you see anything that is suspicious be sure to call 911 right away because we have to respond to these things as quickly as we can before they spread. All fires start out as a small fire,” Topham said. The fire chief is also reminding residents a campfire ban is in effect, meaning no campfires or open burning is allowed in Peachland at this time.

IN BRIEFJoanne Layh Editor, Peachland View

achieve their goals, which seems to be to oppose any downtown rede-velopment in Peachland, or really, any development at all in Peach-land,” Allison says. “Clearly, the ar-ticle does not indicate in any way, shape or form that I was intending to bring a casino to Peachland, let alone to the building I have pro-posed to replace the Water’s Edge and Aegean Grill properties with. Statements that try and make it seem like I said such a thing are completely misleading and fiction-al. The article itself is a pretty clear telling of the events that actually occurred, so please read it yourself and draw your own conclusions, both about my intentions, and about the integrity and motives of those who have misquoted and/or taken excerpts from the article out of context, to attempt to create a storm of controversy where none exists,” Allison said.

Allison says the full truth of that whole story is as follows. In Febru-ary 2011, a man approached the

District of Peachland, inquiring about developing in downtown Peachland. The District referred him to come and talk to Allison be-cause of his footprint of land hold-ings in the downtown Peachland area. Allison met with the man, who asked about trying to develop a hotel at the end of his 1st Street properties.

Allison says it was a very prelimi-nary discussion. The man wanted to build a hotel, but it would likely be made feasible by also having a casi-no as part of the plan. Allison says he told the man that concept had been brought up in Peachland in the past and would be very contro-versial. “Nonetheless, beyond being a landowner in downtown Peach-land, I indicated I was a member of the Peachland Economic Devel-opment Committee (PEDC), and that I’d table this for consideration. I did do that, as reflected by the March 2011 minutes, available on the District of Peachland or PEDC websites. It shows under New Busi-

ness, and in further discussion on page 4, under point 8. We have not done anything with that info at this point, as we have determined other priorities,” Allison said.

Allison says he only mentioned it at a May 2011 quarterly Peachland Chamber of Commerce meeting because former View editor Cindy Fortin asked him about it.

“I didn’t bring it up, Cindy Fortin at The View did. I simply answered truthfully, something I won’t apol-ogize for. Other comments have questioned my integrity, either in-sinuating or outright calling me a liar for claiming I had brought it to the PEDC, which is an official sub-committee of our district coun-cil. Obviously, the minutes of the March 2011 PEDC meeting cor-roborate my claims and expose the accusers for the kind of people that they are,” Allison says.

You can read the original article on-line in the Peachland View archives at peachlandview.com/archives/2011-may-20-online-edition.

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NEWS

Regional board highlights: July 23

Phone: 250-767-2647 Fax: 250-767-3433 Web: www.peachland.ca5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC, V0H 1X7

Notice of Council Meeting Schedule Change

Please note that the Tuesday, August 14th, 2012 COTW meeting and Regular Council Meeting have been rescheduled to Tuesday, August 28th, 2012 at their regularly scheduled times of 9:00 am and 7:00 pm respectively.

If you have any questions please contact Corporate Services at 250-767-2647.

New Water System Borrowing Bylaw The regional board has approved a Security Issuing Bylaw in order to borrow

$4,902,846 to finance the newly completed Upper Fintry, Shalal Road, and Valley of the Sun water system. Owners of 56 of 336 parcels that are served by the system have prepaid the $17,230 cost of construction while the remainder will finance their share over 30 years through financing provided by the Municipal Finance Authority.

Gas tax funding for water system upgradeThe regional board has authorized spending Canada-BC Community Works

Funds – Gas Tax Program funds to purchase and install important monitoring equipment for the newest water system in the regional district. $26,500 will be used for additional equipment to ensure consistent remote monitoring of the works for the Upper Fintry, Shalal Road and Valley of the Sun water system.

Regional growth strategy discussion papersThe regional board has received updated information on the process of devel-

oping a new regional growth strategy. Six new detailed discussion papers have been prepared that will be used this fall for input from the public, stakeholders and elected officials. The papers present information on: economic development, environmental protection, housing, parks and open spaces, transportation and mo-bility and water resources, lakes and streams. They are available for viewing at the regional district office and on the regional growth strategy website at www.futureok.ca

Horseback tours referral applicationThe regional board has given conditional support to a referral application from

FrontCounter BC for a License of Occupation to permit guided horseback tours. The applicant proposes the tours on new and existing trails on approximately 16.81-hectares of Crown land in the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area and District of West Kelowna near Jackpine Lake, Lambly Lake and Trepanier Provin-cial Park. The board asks that before any provincial approval is given the applicant meet a number of conditions such as obtaining a business license, developing a detailed management plan and that no motorized vehicles be allowed on desig-nated trails.

Rock quarry expansion referral applicationThe regional board has given conditional support to an application made to

FrontCounter BC for expansion of an existing rock quarry adjacent to Chute Lake Road. The applicant has been working the three hectare site on Crown land since April 2007 and wants permission to add 3.65-hectares to the operation during the next phase of expansion to be completed by 2017 with two further expansions for a total of 9.59-hectares over the next 10 years. The board has asked the province to consider approving only the phase two expansion and that a number of envi-ronmental areas be addressed before issuing an updated License of Occupation.

June building statisticsDuring June, Development Services approved 19 building permits for construc-

tion projects valued at $1,201,000 in the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West Electoral Areas. That compares with 13 permits issued in June 2011 for projects valued at $1,139,000. So far this year, 57 permits have been ap-proved for construction projects valued at $4.5 million. During the first six months of last year, 76 construc-tion projects received per-mits in the two electoral areas for a total value of just over $6.2 million.

Regional board meetings Board meetings take

place at the regional dis-trict office located at 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna in the Woodhaven Board Room. Residents are wel-come to attend.

• Monday, August 20 – 7 p.m.; and

• Thursday, September 6 – following 8:30 a.m. governance and services committee meeting.

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OPINION

First settlersThese people were among Peachland’s fi rst settlers. They are shown here on the wharf in 1900 Peachland.

Photo courtesy Peachland Historic Society

How many more horses will suffer and die before the Calgary Stampede wakes up?

The recent death of three horses in the chuck-wagon races is a travesty disguised as entertain-ment.

These horses are forced into such stress that accidents are bound to occur while running at breakneck speed. In the latest incident, one horse died of a ruptured aortic aneurysm, while the other two had to be euthanized for serious injuries.

According to the Calgary Animal Rights Co-alition, 84 animals have died at the stampede since 1986. So isn’t it time we ended this archaic blood sport? Horses aren’t gladiators of Rome.

We don’t dispute the fact that horses are born to run, but they shouldn’t be subjected to such high safety risks for pure entertainment value. A good example is the archaic spectacle known as the “suicide race” in Omak, or the steeplechase in Great Britain. The accidents that occur in these events are truly heartbreaking and preventable.

Why would horse lovers subject their animals to such risk for other people’s pleasure? We un-derstand the thrill of competition, but not at the expense of the animal.

Calf roping is another sport that has been called into question by animal rights groups. To purposely subject a calf to whiplash with a rope around its neck is a cruel form of entertain-ment. Seeing a calf jerked off its feet while the cowboy races to hogtie the animal is far from ethical. Would society allow human-roping in a dusty arena in the name of bragging rights and entertainment? That would be too barbaric and inhumane. Oh, really?

We’re not suggesting a ban on horse racing in general, but we think “extreme” events such as the suicide race and chuckwagon competitions should be shelved.

It’s time we move beyond these gladiator sports and treat our animals like real members of the family.

The Peachland View

Time to endextreme races

Say no to unsafe BC Hydro smart meters

Suggestions for resident’s associationOver the past few weeks I have noticed several re-

peat letters to the editor regarding Mr. Steve Allison’s plans and designs for this project. Most of these have been from people referring to “Peachland Residents Association”. I don’t know who is represented by this association, but my wife and I are residents of Peach-land and they defi nitely do not represent us. We feel Mr. Allison has spent a great deal of time and money on this project and deserves better treatment than is being given by a few people who don’t like the design of the building he has chosen.

I have never worked for Mr. Allison nor has he worked for me. I haven’t played golf with him, had dinner with him or had any social meeting with him. I have however, had business discussions with him. I have found that he is passionate about the well-being of Peachland and I am sure he would never do any-thing that was detrimental to the town.

I do have some suggestions for the people who are also passionate about wanting to have their building design accepted in place of Mr. Allison’s.

See if Mr. Allison will sell them the property and then employ the necessary architects and engineers and design a building to their liking and submit it to the people of Peachland for approval.

Negotiate with Mr. Allison to have the facades of the present Edgewater Hotel and the Greek restaurant left in place and build his building behind it, leaving the town with its present pristine frontage.

Then have our mayor, who seems very sympathetic to their cause, expropriate the land from Mr. Allison and have The District of Peachland tear down the buildings and build a few old shacks that are more in keeping with the town.

Derek Coyle, Peachland

Regarding the TNI building peer panel review pro-cess:

I will not participate in the peer panel review process by submitting an opinion about the appearance of the building Steve Allison wants to erect downtown be-

cause the panel review process does not allow citizens of Peachland to address the panel or even to know who has been appointed to the panel.

This is an undemocratic process. Nancy Merrill, Peachland

Written submission not good enough

As a former Peachlander, I would like to add the following comment to your story - safe smart meter ra-diation does not exist! Cash-strapped BC Hydro’s im-mense advertising budget recently swelled from $7.5 million to $12 million. Unfortunately, it is you and I who ultimately pay the price of this reckless spend-ing. Over 3,000 German physicians have signed the Freiburger Appeal, warning of biological consequenc-es of all low level radiation that is spreading every-where. Scientist and expert on low level (non-ionizing)

radiation, Dr. Henry Lai points out industry’s claim of safe wireless radiation is false and a deliberate fabrica-tion. Dr. Lai conducted extensive research in this fi eld for the US military.

Will BC Hydro tell the uninformed consumer they act in violation of the law? Will they say the Canadian Charter of Rights is being breached and that the Ca-nadian Human Rights Code is being violated by BC Hydro? Say no to smart meters!

Marcus Schluschen, Qualicum Beach

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ous spills to burning buildings – the first to the rescue will be firefighters. People’s lives depend on them and they put their lives at risk for the rest of us every day.

For several years, Canada’s firefighters have been asking three simple things from the Government of Canada.

They deserve a decent response. That’s why I’ve introduced Private Member’s Motion M-388 in the House of Commons. It comes up for debate and a vote this fall.

On average, 18 firefighters die in the line of duty every year. But there is nothing in place to help provide for their families if they are killed or become permanently disabled while on the job keeping Canadians safe. So Motion M-388 proposes a one-time $300,000 benefit for firefighters (and for other “public safety officers”) who perish or become disabled.

In their work as first responders during public health emergencies, like influenza pandemics, firefighters will often come into contact with infected individuals. Like doctors, nurses and other front-line health workers, they need priority access to vaccines and other medications to keep them as safe as possible in the line of duty. Federal guidelines don’t currently provide for this. Motion M-388 corrects that defect.

Finally, while most people get out of burning buildings as fast as possible, a fire-fighter’s job can be the exact opposite. To save lives, they sometimes need to run right into the teeth of a blaze.

Certain building materials and techniques can result in fires burning faster and hotter, thus endangering firefighters’ lives, especially during search-and-rescue op-erations. Motion M-388 calls for firefighter safety to become an objective of the National Building Code.

These are three modest proposals. They respond to thoughtful, rational requests coming from Canadian firefighters.

Please encourage your Member of Parliament to support Motion M-388 – to help look after the courageous firefighters who look after all of us in times of emergency.

Hon. Ralph Goodale, PC, MP Deputy Leader, Liberal Party of Canada

I was horrified to read in last week’s View the building of a casino in Peach-land could possibly be in the plans for the future! That is one way to complete-ly destroy the atmosphere and focus of Peachland. Aren’t we trying to promote Peachland as a friend of the arts and a safe place for families?

In my opinion Peachland is a small friendly town where people feel compar-atively safe. How would we fare with the influx of the criminal element that casinos attract? That would be the end of Peachland as we know it!

I was appalled at the disrespectful way the developer treated the concerned citi-zens who attended a recent meeting he had with the Advisory Planning Com-mittee, regarding the proposed building for the Edgewater block. It appears the biggest bully, or the person who shouts the loudest and has the most money and power is the only one who is heard, and what he says, goes! Hopefully it won’t be a casino!

Would Steve Allison confirm or deny his plans to have a casino in Peachland?

Christine Millar, Peachland

I fully agree that the smart meter pro-gram must be stopped.

It is a waste of taxpayers’ money be-ing pushed upon the unsuspecting pop-ulace by the B.C. Liberal dictators and their corporate buddies.

It is just another scheme to invade our privacy, bathe everyone in dangerous microwave radiation, increase our hydro bills and spoon-feed us more lies while ripping us off.

Finlay MacPherson, Hagensborg

Casino: confirm or deny!

Editor’s Note: This week we asked TNI president Steve Allison if rumours that he plans to build a casino are true. Allison says there is no truth to the allegations. “I have no plans to open a casino in Peachland in my proposed building for Beach Av-enue, or anywhere else in Peachland for that matter,” Allison told The View. For the full story, see Page 3.

I was saddened to learn this week will be the final publication of the Merritt News. Not only will the cease in pub-lication result in the loss of five full time jobs, for the community of Mer-ritt an important voice will also be lost. Last week I mentioned the increasing amount of misinformation that seems to more frequently occur on a regular basis. Professional news publications employ professional reporters who un-derstand there are two sides to every story and both need to be told. The importance of getting factual infor-mation correct and being accountable are standards professional news media organizations aspire to. In an era where anony-mous alternative media is frequently the source of many misinformation sto-ries, the loss of the Mer-ritt News is troubling. For-tunately, in Merritt other media sources such as the Merritt Herald and local radio station CKMQ-FM will help to ensure local stories continue to be told and the community has a voice in mat-ters of importance.

As my summer listening tour is now at the mid-way point I have thus far heard a great amount of feedback on a variety of different and important top-ics. A few articles that caught my at-tention were actually from the United States. While this particular subject did not make headlines here in Canada, it was widely reported in the USA for the first time in history the average Canadi-an household is more wealthy then the average American household. This fact has many in the USA media, including Forbes Magazine, taking notice of Cana-da and having a closer look at what one media source labelled “Smart econom-

ics, Canada teaches us lessons in fiscal responsibility.” With Canada’s G7 lead-ing unemployment rate close to a full percentage point lower than the United States, many economists have noted our government’s reduction in corporate and personal taxes has resulted in great-er spending and job growth then those countries that have maintained high tax rates.

Spending reductions is the final area of comparison cited in many of the re-ports I reviewed. In the United States more debt was added in the past four years then in the previous eight. In

terms of dollars the Unit-ed States has over $15 trillion in accumulated debt. In Canada our bud-get deficit since 2009 has been effectively cut in half from $50 billion down to just over $24 billion and is on track to be balanced by 2015. The opposition has been suggesting Can-ada should not be reduc-ing spending and should be increasing taxes to support further spending.

As many of you are aware it is a com-mon occurrence for Liberal MP’s from other ridings and their supporters who frequently send in letters to the editor calling for higher taxes and increased spending. My office also receives calls and emails on a regular basis from citi-zens outlining opposition to a specific spending reduction or discontinuation of a particular program or in other cases suggesting a particular program or service should be discontinued as it is viewed by the taxpayer in question as being wasteful and unnecessary. As much as spending reductions are not politically popular, if we are to keep Canada strong we must ensure we con-tinue to support strategies that create jobs, promote investment and maintain low taxes.

Canadians better off financially

Dan Albas, MP

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Your Guide to Local Activities and EventsJerry Dober Breakfast, 8am, Peachland Wellness Centre

Peachland United Service, 10am, United Church

Crystal Waters Service, 10am, Little Schoolhouse

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Worship, 10am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

Emmanuel Church Workship Service, 10am, Peachland Elementary School

Peachland Baptist Service, 11am, 4204 Lake Ave.

Meat Draw, 2pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Peachland Farmers and Crafters Market10am-2pm, Heritage Park.

Aerobics, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

Chess, 1:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Yoga, 1:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Central Okanagan Model Railway Company Group, 7pm, Peachland Museum

Carpet Bowling, 10am, 50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Toastmas-ters, 12pm, Peachland Community Centre

AA, 12pm, 50+ Activ-ity Centre (2nd & 4th week of the month only)

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Teen Drop-In, 4-6:30pm, Westside Youth Centre *text 250-859-3893 for a ride.

Tai Chi (Wellness Centre), 6pm, Heritage Park.

Bridge, 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Line Dancing, 9am, 50+ Activity Centre

Tai Chi (Wellness Centre), 10am contin-ued level, Heritage Park for June - August.

Bereavement, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre

Iron and Silk Exercise, 11am, 50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Rotary Club Meeting, 12pm, Gasthaus Pub

AA, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Meat Draw, 4pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Peachland Brownies (girls 7-8), 5:30pm, Anglican Church

Bingo, 6:45pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Yoga, 10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

Art Class, 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Ladies Snooker, 5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Papa Thom LIVE, 6-9pm, Waterfront Grill.

Potluck, Meeting, or Entertainment, 6pm, 50+ Activity Centre (4th week of the month only)

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Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

Tai Chi, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Needle Arts, 1:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Tween Scene, 3-5pm, 4th Street Place

Peachland Guides5:15pm, Peachland Rec Centre.

Peachland Sparks (girls 5-6), 5:30pm, Peachland Recreation Centre

Wood Carvers, 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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Summer Storytime in the Park, 10am, lawn near playground at Mission Creek Re-gional Park.Nature stories, songs, mini nature walk for 3-5 year olds and their caregivers. Every Wed. in July & Aug.

Bat Chat, 3pm, Peach-land Primary School. Information sessions will vary pending construction in the Pri-mary School, but look forward to viewing the 103-year-old school, live footage of the roost, etc.

Summer Art Program, 11am-4pm, Peachland Little Schoolhouse. This week features art-ist Elsie Parkinson, who will offer a watercolour workshop.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Beach Party!1-4pm, Swim Bay. Hang out for the after-noon. Free snacks and activities Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Summer Art Program, 11am-4pm, Peachland Little Schoolhouse. This week features art-ist Chris Byrd.

AUGUST 5 AUGUST 7 AUGUST 8 AUGUST 9 AUGUST 3 AUGUST 4Summer Art Program, 11am-4pm, Peachland Little Schoolhouse. This week features art-ist Chris Byrd.

Model Train Display, all afternoon, Peach-land Mall (in the former Peachland Video Store). View model trains and support the Peachland Food Bank with a dona-tion.

Peachland Farmers & Crafters Market, 10-am-2pm, Heritage Park.

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Peachy People: Elsie ParkinsonWhy did you choose to live in this town?We had friends living in Peachland whom we

visited a lot and we liked the town environment after living in large cities across Canada. The more rural atmosphere impressed us. We have been here for 26 years and we still love Peach-land, even though it is growing too fast to suit us.

What has been your crowning achieve-ment?

I have several achievements that I consider “crowning”. First was graduating high school and earning my Associate of The Royal Conserva-tory (ARCT) diploma the year I turned 17.

I started teaching piano and theory of music first in my parent’s home when I was 17 then joined the teaching staff at Alberta College in Edmonton. When my husband started univer-sity I opened my own studio and began playing pipe organ and training children’s choirs. We moved around a lot from coast to coast and in between. Everywhere we lived people would hear me playing the piano as they walked by our home and would ask me to teach their children. My reputation followed me to Peachland where I met three great vocalists. We formed a group called The Peachland Quatre, later becoming The Peach Tones. For about 10 years we performed concerts in Peachland, Summerland, Westbank and Kelowna. We raised approximately $30,000 for charities such as the food banks and seniors housing. Additionally, we raised all the money for the Clavinova electronic piano and protec-tive storage case we presented to the community centre and placed in the hall. Our group was presented with the Mayor’s Special Award on that occasion. We were each presented with a “SS Beaver Medal” for our community service.

Being married for 60 years, and counting, and being blessed with four beautiful daughters also ranks very high in my achievements.

As well, I was honoured by jury selection of my painting Spiritual Aura for the art show Ob-jects and Images in 1993, which was sponsored by the BC Arts Council.

What would make Peachland a nicer com-munity?

Peachland has an enormous amount of cul-tural talent for a community of its size. There is a need for it to be nourished and more strongly supported by the elected council. Peachlanders are becoming more supportive of the arts but there still needs to be a great deal more inter-est generated in that area. The arts council has grown a great deal since it’s first meeting in our living room.

Do you have a goal in life?To be able to play the piano and paint for a lot

more years.

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

Dream on!

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

I’d ensure the 50 Plus Centre has more reliable heating and a better piano.

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

The council chamber wall during an in-camera council meeting.

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

I visualize a vibrant and busy down town and beach area with an arts centre to showcase the works and talents of our community. A community is judged by its recognition of culture.

What do you do in you spare time?

If I have any spare time I snooze, play the piano, paint, play bridge or have lunch with my favourite girlfriends.

What community issues need the most attention?

Dealing with the town’s shortage of parking as the town grows.

What would be your ideal job?

My profession has always been teaching music. I taught from the time I was 17 until we retired here. I miss it.

Who inspires you the most?

My husband, of course. He has sup-ported all of my music and painting activities.

When and where were happiest?

Right here in Peachland on our 60th anniversary.

Which talent would you most like to have?

Just a lot more of what I have in the art of painting and per-forming at the piano.

What is your favourite music?Classic piano and Broadway music.

What is your favourite book?I have no favourite, but love to read good mys-

teries and spy stories.

What is you favou-rite meal?

Roast beef with veg-gies and peach pie.

Peachland singer-songwriter enjoys radio success

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Local singer songwriter Lynne Taylor Donovan has been getting more atten-tion lately following the release of her latest single Sugar Lake.

Sugar Lake was released on Pacific Records on July 1. Donovan says in it’s first week, the single was picked up by 11 stations around the nation includ-ing Country 103 in Kamloops, Country 107 in Vancouver as well as other sta-

tions in the Prairies and Maritimes.While Donovan records under her

own name with a seven-piece band out of Vancouver, many people around the Okanagan know her as a key member of local cover band Donovan Sweet.

Donovan says her personal musical style isn’t easy to categorize.

“It’s always been slotted in the pro-gressive country market, but it’s really quite crossover. It’s actually sort of like Americana or Southern rock…tradi-tional country radio won’t play our stuff

because it’s too rocky and the rock sta-tions often won’t play it because it’s too country,” Donovan told The View.

Donovan moved to Peachland from Vancouver in 1994 and over the years has released two albums and a number of singles.

“We’re getting great success with this song right now,” Donovan said. “It’s actually [named after] a location near-by Lumby. A young kid from Kelowna wrote it. He submitted it to us and we just loved it.”

Donovan says Sugar Lake is one of several singles leading up to the release of a third album later this year.

Since its release last month, Donovan says the single has been getting airplay on both Q103 in Kelowna and Giant FM in Penticton. If all goes well, Don-ovan is hoping to tour England and Scotland in September to promote the single.

If you’d like to hear Donovan Sweet perform live, you can catch them at the Waterfront Grill on August 12 and 19.

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AGRICULTURE

It’s back! Th e signs are all there. It hit home for me this past week while I was doing an announcement at one of Western Canada’s largest technical institutes. Th is post secondary training college graduates about 25 per cent of all of the completed apprentices going into a wide range of professions and occupations right across the country.

What they were telling me was good news, but not without its challenges. Th e administration and faculty reps said it was starting to look like déjà-vu all over again. Th e demand for all types of trades is unmistakeably surging upwards again. Th ey said it reminded them of the pressure they felt at the time of major employee shortages a few years ago.

It wasn’t that long ago. You remember. Demands for qualifi ed help or for those willing to be trained was so high that many fast food outlets couldn’t keep open their usual hours because they simply couldn’t fi nd the people.

I’m not saying we’re there yet. Th ere are still many people looking for work. But the strength of the economy is evident everywhere. All I have to do is refl ect on some of the events I was involved in this week.

Just last week I attended the opening of a huge new production facility in Okanagan Falls. Structurlam makes value added wood products that are used here and around the world. If you’re wondering what kind of projects they do, think Richmond Olympic skating oval…that breathtaking magnifi cent roof superstructure. Th ey did that.

Sometimes we aren’t aware of the amazing workers and technicians that we have right here in our own backyard. (Th ey also have a plant in Penticton.)

I was there this week to announce that they were the successful recipients of research dollars in the ongoing development of the next generation of laminated wood beams. Some of you fi nd that exciting. Others of you are about to nod off thinking about it. Well, hold on. Before I lose you, think about earthquake proof high-rise buildings, an apartment or offi ce tower up to 25 stories

high that is held up by resilient, shockabsorbing laminated beams and girders. Th edemand for the people and the product isstrong. And we have what it takes right hereto supply that demand.

Another sign of our growing economy wasevident at the annual Hong Kong businessdinner in Vancouver this week. As minister

for the Asia Pacifi c it was anhonour to bring remarks to thesold-out event. Th e mood in theroom was clearly optimistic.And it was optimism based on

hard facts, not simply hope.Agriculture and energy producers were

there, talking about what appears to be long-term growth and demand numbers. Aft erall, as the middle class continues to grow atan amazing rate and people move annuallyout of poverty by the tens of millions peryear in China, India and other previouslyimpoverished nations the demand fromthem for every type of product imaginablewill only increase. We are very well placedto meet those demands and see our ownlevels of standard of living and prosperityrise in the process.

Westbank First Nations continue to seeeconomic growth. Th is week I was withChief Robert Louie for the announcementof a construction project that will upgradea number of homes on WFN lands. Th atmeans there will be a need for trades andbuilding supply products. More jobs, moresales, more economic growth.

An international meeting of private andpublic sector transportation companies withtop people from around the world also tookplace here (Vancouver) to look at the growthneeds in transportation arising from ourgrowing economy. As I said, the signs of jobcreation and investment are everywhere. Wewill continue to work on the types of policythat will keep this momentum going.

On another note we can be proud of whatCanada is able to off er the world on twodiff erent counts this week. Th is week I hadthe honour of meeting with some of our fi nemembers of our Armed Forces. Canada hasbeen asked to provide soldiers, sailors, andfi ghter pilots to assist with other UnitedNations countries in subduing the Libyan

dictator in his ongoing assault on his own people.

Once again, as we have done throughout history, our Armed Forces will step up to protect those who are being slaughtered by the forces of dictators. As usual, I expect we will hear good reports from others in foreign countries that will have the honour of serving with our Armed Forces.

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Dispatches from the farm: A fairy tale reimagined

My partner Vanessa and I (and that’s partner in both the professional sense and the hubba-hubba one) do not own the land we’re farming. We’re on a lease at The Homestead, an organic farm here in Peachland that has been under the care of Joe and Jess Klein for nearly 30 years.

That we would start out our farming careers on leased land was an inevitability. Much of B.C.’s best farmland is also coveted real estate. And so, land prices being what they are (Keith Richards high), and returns on farming being what they are (Barry White low), the

die is cast for us for the foreseeable future. Such is the case for the majority of aspiring farm-

ers I’ve met in the last few years. That’s how long I’ve been farming - about five years, which is long enough to observe the differences between ownership and leasing, and to judge whether they are significant.

I believe they are, and for that reason I think two of the three little pigs in the fairy tale are terribly misun-derstood. The way you probably interpret the story is that the first two pigs were layabouts, no doubt terri-bly spoiled as piglets, whose goal was to build a house with the least possible exertion. One chose sticks and one chose straw, and both became homeless when an ornery wolf easily blew the houses down. The third

pig, a well-bred chap with a great work ethic, built his house of bricks and confounded his foe.

I think what really hap-pened was the first two pigs didn’t own the land they built on, and so, lack-ing the long-term tenure that could give them cer-tainty about their future, built houses that could be easily dismantled and transported if such a need arose. This interpretation reflects our situation at the Homestead. It also repre-sents the first and last bed-time story my nieces ever allowed me to tell them. Their new nickname for me is Uncle Buzzkill.

Many of the purchasing decisions we make for our business are influenced by

our lack of long-term tenure. This past winter we de-cided we needed a deer fence around our garden and opted for plastic netting mounted on half-inch conduit tubing. It was a pretty flimsy setup - even lazy pigs would be skeptical - but it works, and the 800 feet we needed can be taken down in half a day and will fit into the back of our small pickup truck.

One frightening prospect as a leaseholder is what will happen if in a couple of years we have to relocate far enough away to make keeping our current custom-ers an unreasonable prospect. The most challenging part of building our business has been developing markets for our produce, and my heart breaks when I consider having to start all over again in a new com-munity. Meanwhile, our landlords have been kind and trusting enough to let us market under their farm’s name. It is a great boon for our marketing, but I don’t know how many more times I can tolerate writing, “cheques to Jordan Marr” on every invoice I create.

So far I’ve focused on why leasing is challenging for Vanessa and me. But it also matters for any commu-nity concerned with maintaining and improving its farmland. There is no better motivation for practicing good stewardship than long-term tenure over a given set of resources. This applies to all of the resource in-dustries. Give a logger five years to exploit a cut block and he’ll clear-cut it. Give him 50 and he’ll be think-ing much more towards the long-term consequences of his practices. What did my friend yell out that time he took air off of speed bumps in an alleyway in his Hertz? “If it’s a rental, don’t be gentle!”

As it happens, we’re at a point in our lives where a short-term situation suits us. And we couldn’t imag-ine having more supportive landlords. But eventually we’re going to want the predictability and permanence that land ownership is the best at offering. Whether we, and more importantly, the bulk of farmers in our position, will be able to afford it is another question.

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Boys and Girls Club to partner up with Players

Are you a youth who loves to be in the spotlight? Or do you know a youth who enjoys costume design? If you are a youth who has any interest in theatre arts, join us from August 20 - 24, when Okanagan Boys and Girls Club will be partnering with the Peachland Players to put on a small production. Every day that week youth will meet at 4th Street Place from 10 a.m. to noon to rehearse and practice their theater skills. If you are between the ages of 12 and 18 and are interested in participating or would like more information call Caleigh at 250-859-3893.

During the summer, especially in a summer Olympic year, we often see media and research attention given to specific segments of leisure programming. It is not unusual to find sports or outdoor pursuits getting more attention than arts and culture programs.

However, it has been proven that participation in the arts is an effective route for personal growth, leading to enhanced confidence, skill-building and educational developments that can improve a young person’s social contacts and employabil-ity.

To develop a sense of belonging and participate in the life of the community, youth must grow their capital. Participation in the arts is an effective route for personal growth, leading to enhanced confidence, skill-building, and educational developments that can improve one’s social contacts, employability, which will in turn grow their capital. More civically engaged youth who participate in art programs are more likely to show civic-minded behaviour than youth who did not, with comparatively high levels of volunteering, voting, and engagement with local or school politics. A study by the Small Town: Big Picture project found it has clearly been the involvement of artists that has unleashed community aspirations and energy, creating an environment where trust, cooperation and motiva-tion are offered in abundance.

Participation in the arts can also benefit a youth’s education. The Art Endowment of America found stu-dents involved in sustained theatre arts (scene study, acting technique, dramatic or musical theatre produc-tion) often show gains not only in reading proficiency, but also in self-control, motivation and in empathy and tolerance for others. Their researchers found learn-ing in and through the arts contributes significantly to improved critical thinking, problem posing, prob-lem solving and decision-making. They also found it involves the communication, manipulation, interpreta-tion, and understanding of complex symbols, similar to language and mathematics. Involvement in the arts has also been found to develop a youth’s imagination and judgment.

Arts learning experiences can alter the attitudes of a youth toward themselves and each other. Being in-volved in expressive activity helps youth feel in touch with their real selves. It also adds excitement and joy to their lives, and arts related experiences have been found to create an understanding of and appreciation for the arts that will lead them to participate more as adults.

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Fine art photographer Christopher Byrd will be displaying both representa-tive and abstract images for sale at an exhibition titled Down Under as part of the Peachland Little Schoolhouse sum-mer series.

Byrd’s photographic images depict exotic details Down Under from his 2011 tour of New Zealand and Austra-lia. Most of his works offered for sale this year are wrap-around canvases,

some exploring the realm of the abstract so readily found in nature.

Byrd has exhibited locally for the past seven years and is an annual exhibitor among Okanagan photographers at the Winfield ArtWalk. Much of his work can be viewed online at www.christo-pherbyrd.imagekind.com or www.digi-talartokanagan.com.

The Peachland Little Schoolhouse is located on Brandon Lane off 4th Street, and will be open Thursday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Rotarian Klaus Mast, who was acting as but-ler at the home of Frank and Lynn Engelhart last

Thursday, serves a chilled vichyssoise soup to the Engelharts and their guests. The Rotary cooks worked to create a six-course gourmet dinner for the winners of last De-cember’s gourmet dinner raffl e. The evening started

with a pre-dinner cock-tail on the patio accom-panied by curried sherry paté and prosciutto rolls stuffed with goat cheese and sundried tomatoes.

Moving to the dining table, guests were served soup, followed by shrimp and avocado salad. Bar-becued salmon with new potatoes, asparagus and buttered baby carrots were presented as the main course. A refresh-ing lemon souffl é was served for dessert and the evening ended with cof-fee and liqueurs. Diners savoured their food, and along with lots of con-versation and laughter, the evening proved to be most enjoyable. The gro-ceries were donated by Harry and Brenda Gough of IGA and the salmon and shrimps by Jonathan Crofts of Codfathers Sea-food Market. Tickets for the next Rotary gourmet dinner raffl e will be on sale in the fall.

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Ziplining at ZipZone Adventure Park

Beat the heat on the lake this weekend by escaping up the mountain where the temperatures are a bit cooler. The highest ziplines in Canada are located right here in Peachland at ZipZone Adventure Park. Adrenaline junkies can criss-cross along 2.1 km of zip line over Deep Creek Gorge over six different ziplines.

If you’re planning to go ziplining you should allow two-three hours to cross the canyon over all six lines and take part in the First Nations interpretive walk. The zipline pass also includes access to the puzzlearium, where people can cooperatively solve unique mechani-cal puzzles. The park offers a picnic area if guests feel like refueling with a packed lunch after their adventure.

If you’d rather zip through the canyon at night, the park also offers night ziplining with a minimum group size of four.

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Okanagan ATV Tours

Okanagan ATV Tours is located on McDougald Road not far from ZipZone Adventure Park and the two Peachland companies offer a 10 per cent discount if you book a Rip and Zip combo package to try both activities.

Okanagan ATV Tours operates all year round. The operators provide helmets, goggles, gloves and weather gear and an ATV safety and operation orientation with every tour.

Okanagan ATV Tours offers two-hour, four-hour, and eight-hour tours.

For more information visit okanaganatvtours.com or call 250-717-0733.

Peachland Trekkers

If you’re looking for adventure without the adrena-

line aspect, consider joining the Peachland Trekkers for a walk. Their next walk will take place in Sum-merland on August 8.

Trekkers will meet up at the Peach Orchard Beach in Summerland at 7 p.m. before heading out on a circular Summerland Rotary walk. The walk goes north along Lakeshore drive towards Crescent Beach. It then follows the service road that goes up to the left. It links to Whitfi eld Road and follows Whitfi eld, Huddleston, Fosbery, Switchback, and Peach Or-chard Roads before returning to Peach Orchard Park.

Peachland Trekkers president Eric Hall says there is a small section of gravel track but the walk is on mainly paved roads and involves some hill climbing. Hall says the walk is 6 km and should take about 1 hour and 20 minutes to complete.

To get there drive south on Highway 97 and turn left at the fi rst traffi c light in Summerland. Follow the road to the right and then left on Peach Orchard Road, heading toward Okanagan Lake. When you get close to the lake, turn right onto Lakeshore Road, and Peach Orchard Park will be on the left.

For more information about the Peachland Trekkers call Eric Hall at 250-767-0318.

Golf in West Kelowna or Summerland

Until Ponderosa opens, Peachland residents will have to be content golfi ng in a neighbouring com-munity. You can visit Two Eagles in West Kelowna, where the Peachland Chamber will be hosting their annual golf tournament on August 20 (to register call Janet Hornseth at 250-767-2455) or you can go south to the 18-hole course at Summerland Golf and Country Club. Summerland Golf and Country Club offers electric golf carts, three-wheel golf carts and a full-service golf shop.

The course offers views of the Trout Creek Canyon and is suitable for everyone from the ca-sual golfer to most keen golfer looking for a club to join.

For more information visit www.summerland-golf.com or call 1-877-955-7955.

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Cherries For SaleU or I pick. 6095 Turner Ave. Call 250-767-9164 or 250-878-2009

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Moving - Must SellPro Form 745 CS Quick Speed Treadmill, $150 obo; 6” fi g tree, nic pot, $50; leather reclyner rocker, worn, very comfy, $50. Call 250-767-2131

Hay For SaleHay avaliable in Peachland at the Homestead. Call 250-767-9231

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2002 VolvoFor Sale - 2002 Volvo V70XC, silver w/black leather, heated adjustable seats, keyless entry, a/c, am/fc, cd, w/doby prologic, sunroof, all season radials plus set of winter radials, retired and downsizing. Must sell. Call 778-479-4791

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LostMissing tabby cat - since July 15, from the Turner/Princeton Avenue corner. Call 250-767-6543

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Lorraine Bergman of Johnston Meier Peachland Insurance is looking for pennies for a special project; they will be going out of circulation soon, but I am still will-ing to pay you for them! Please call me at 250-767-2500 at the offi ce or on my cell, 250-215-8982 for either pickup or delivery!

Phone: 250-767-2647 Fax: 250-767-3433 Web: www.peachland.ca5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC, V0H 1X7

THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND DIRECTOR OF

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The District of Peachland is accepting applications for a Director of Operations

Responsibilities include water supply and distribution systems, maintenance of roads, sanitary sewers, facilities and parks and supervision of capital works projects. The preferred candidate will have an engineering degree. Graduates from a technical institute in a program oriented toward municipal engineering or public works will be considered. In addition, a minimum of five years related experience at middle to senior management level in local government is required. A detailed job description can be found at www.peachland.ca. We offer excellent benefits and compensation policies that are fair, market competitive, and that motivate high performing employees. If you are committed to working in a manner that supports a respectful, healthy, and safe workplace, we invite you to apply. Please submit a letter of interest and detailed resume by 4:00 p.m. August 17, 2012 under confidential cover to:

The Director of Corporate Services District of Peachland 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. VOH 1X7 E-mail: ppalmer@peachland.ca

Peachland Farmers & Crafters Market

Heritage Park on Beach Avenue, Peachland

Sundays 10AM to 2PM May 27 to Sept. 30

Info: Market Manager 250-317-0407

www.peachlandfarmersandcraftersmarket.ca

Meets Monday at 7 p.m.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship

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FAITH

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11am-4pm and Sunday, August 12th from 1pm to 4pm. She invites one and all to view her paintings and visit

while she paints. Elsie will demo small paintings if requested.

My GardenA garden is a lovesome thing,

God wot!Rose plot,

Fringed pool,Fern’d grot—

The veriest schoolOf peace; and yet the fool

Contends that God is not— Not God! in gardens! when the eve

is cool?Nay, but I have a sign;

‘Tis very sure God walks in mine.Thomas Edward Brown

It’s funny how we remember words of songs, hymns, poems that we were taught as children, but did not often consciously try to memo-rize at the time. Yet something trig-gers a memory and up the words float quite unbidden, and surpris-ingly often whole. It was the first four lines of this Victorian poem that floated up into my conscious thoughts this morning as I weeded and turned over soil ready for more

planting. My garden is becoming a ‘lovesome thing’; no rose plot, but maybe the sole rose on the prop-erty will be translated into my front garden in the fall. I have no fringed pool, but in time there will be a fountain in my knot garden and I definitely plan on a fern’d grot! Well, at least several ferns under our century-old acacia tree.

Just over a year ago I knew something had to be done about the barren, weedy, gritty, sort of grassy lawn that was my front yard. And so a gardener/designer was contacted and we talked about my dreams for this space between the house and the street. An oasis of green was my need and I was hoping that planting might begin in the fall of 2011, but all the ir-rigation people were busy closing down other people’s lines. So, af-ter renting a machine to scoop up the sod and packing it away to the composting at the dump, we set-tled for placing a truckload of soil in the pattern of the new garden beds, waiting for spring this year. We then set into poring over nu-merous gardening magazines.

By the time the c ros s - coun t ry jaunt to Toronto was completed at the end of June, most of the irrigation lines were in. July has been a month of joyously buying

trees, shrubs and plants. Weed-ing vast areas of the about to be planted beds (the rains of June saw great forests of weeds appearing) has been one of my Monday activi-ties and today was no exception. By now all but one of the beds are mulched, even though there are still many areas to be planted.

At first I was really anxious to get everything planted ASAP, but the garden is teaching me patience and the joy of anticipating just what else might want to be planted in particular places. There will be more trees and shrubs, perennials, bulbs and ferns to be planted in the fall along with shifting a few gems from a couple of old beds on the other side of the house to the front. Over the years more treasures will be added. Maybe a fig tree?

But back to Thomas Brown’s poem, which I first learned a life-time ago, when I was 12. This gar-den is indeed becoming a lovesome place. Neighbours stop to com-ment on progress, but more than that it is a place of peace and joy and green. Even in its beginnings it is a place that feeds the soul; when I look out my window onto it as I type, it refreshes and calms me. “The veriest school of peace; and yet the fool contends that God is not—Not God! in gardens! when the eve is cool? Nay, but I have a sign; ‘Tis very sure God walks in mine.”

Rev. Elaine Diggle Peachland United Church Special to the Peachland View

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CROSSWORD:

HOROSCOPES:

COMMUNITY | DIVERSIONS

You know what a UFO is. It’s that needlework proj-ect you started when your granddaughter was born. The fact that she is in high school and the project is still unfinished makes it, by definition, a perfect unfin-ished object or UFO!

The 93rd Peachland Fall Fair is a little over a month away. That’s plenty of time to finish your beautiful projects to enter into Needlework Section C. There is a category for everyone - quilting, knitting, crochet, em-broidery, sewing, toys, tatting, and rug making. There is also a category for entries that showcase this year’s theme, “a treasure chest of Peachland’s best”. One ex-pert quilter will judge the quilt categories and an expert in needle arts will judge all other categories. They will offer positive feedback to make this a fun experience.

Are you interested in learning a new needlework skill? During the two-day fair, women will demon-strate needlework arts including knitting, embroidery, and crochet. The Peachland Quilters will present a large display of quilts and will have ongoing demon-strations. It is these women who have made the beau-tiful first prize for the draw so be sure to buy tickets either from each section head, IGA, Save-On-Foods, or at the fair.

Go to www.peachlandfallfair.ca for information about the sections (there is even one for youth), the entry rules and regulations and schedule of events. You can also pick up a booklet at Ace Hardware, Peachland Pharmacy or the Peachland Chamber of Commerce.

So finish that UFO and enter into the fun!The Peachland Fall Fair will take place on Septem-

ber 8 and 9 at the Peachland Community Centre. See you at the fair!

Got UFO’s? Get them ready to enter in the fall fairMargaret Martin Special to the Peachland View

Finding kindness in a special place

Peachland is a special place. Hordes of tourists every summer confirm its popularity as a wonderful holiday destination. The ever-changing beauty of the lake, the blueness of the sky, the sun-kissed beaches, and the quaint little downtown rival any other places of loveli-ness in the world.

Peachland is a special place. Wake up early some morning and go down to the lovely walkway along the beach. You will be amazed to see how many other souls are busy enjoying the ambience of the day. Bea-vers swim (yes, there is a reason for those huge tree trunks being encased in wire mesh) and raven calls echo across the still water of the lake. Every morn-ing, at the same time, one of our precious paramedics walks by to the fire station carrying his lunch kit and a special cup of coffee. It is amazing how just seeing him makes one thankful for those who work to keep us, our homes, and the whole community safe. Walkers occupy the walkway, many in groups, enjoying laugh-ter and sometimes intense conversation.

Peachland is a special place. But even special places have dark clouds that descend from time to time. When they come from weather we accept them with interest, and even gratitude for the sake of our plants. But the clouds that come from social misbehaviour cause real emotional distress. I was sad and even embarrassed to hear business owners, new to our community, would have major, expensive plant decorations stolen during

the night from their place of business. Peachland is a special place. Trust is high on our list

of worthwhile social values. Kindness is another one. Kudos to the kind person who donated two replace-ment baskets of flowers to those same business owners after their loss. Perhaps we all need a jolt at times to make us more active in community kindness to each other.

Peachland is indeed a very special place. Perhaps the greatest wellspring of sincere kindness to others in our community may be found at our small but mighty Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC). Nineteen commu-nity programs run out of the PWC. More than 100 volunteers give of their time and expertise to the com-munity. We know they are but a small number of the truly kind people in our town.

Writing this article made me think how much fun it might be to really realise how many random acts of kindness occur each week in Peachland. Have you got a story about an act of kindness you received this week? Phone the Wellness Centre at 250-767-0141 and report it! Reporters will be entered in a draw each week, and you may be lucky enough to receive a free Sunday breakfast starting in September. Your story may be profiled in the Peachland View.

You can email us at wellnesscentre@shaw.ca, visit us at peachlandwellnesscentre.ca or check us out on Facebook. We’re there for you. Peachland is a special place. Let us all focus on helping each other with ran-dom acts of kindness.

Vicki Warner Special to the Peachland View

CLUES ACROSS 1. Disrespectful talk 5. Capital of Yemen 9. Identifying tag 14. Stare impertinently 15. Cain and __ 16. Old saying of a general truth 17. A beloved person 18. Job or chore 19. Fuse 20. Allergy medications 23. Grant life-time employment 24. Local area network 25. Conducted 26. In an angry way 31. Vast plains of N. Argentina 35. Teeter-totter 36. Independent ruler 37. Pig meat (alt. sp.) 38. Birchbark and dugout 41. Loss of coordination 43. 74801 OK 45. Highest playing card 46. Scottish cap 47. Molten rocks 51. Meissner effect machine 56. Wraps hay or cotton 57. One of the Greats 58. Carbonated soft drink 59. Forearm bones 60. Esau’s descendants (Bible) 61. Small integers 62. A man’s facial hair 63. Finished 64. Affirmative! (slang) CLUES DOWN 1. Pop 2. Keeps records or accounts

3. List of candidates 4. Small European finch 5. Scorns through ridicule 6. Degraded 7. Bird shelter 8. Opposite of acid 9. Layered pieces 10. Arabian Gulf 11. Naked 12. Scrambled or poached 13. The sheltered side 21. Hawaiian dance 22. 4th planet from the sun 27. C6H12N3OP insect sterilant 28. Pickerel genus 29. Georgian monetary unit 30. Urban gym 31. Large muscles of the chest 32. Indian wet nurse 33. 1/60 of an ancient talent 34. Ship’s bow 39. Went into 40. Scorch the surface 41. The academic world 42. Tupinambis nigropunctatus 44. A master of ceremonies 45. Bird’s embryonic sac 48. Hatfield’s enemy 49. Turn away from sin 50. European sole genus 51. Selling at reduced prices 52. Longest forearm bone 53. Anjou or bartlett 54. Annual mass calendar 55. Skin inflammation 56. Guy (slang)

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Intermediate

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20Sometimes as challenging as life

can be, you take chances and push yourself further, Aries. This could prove a week to do some risk-tak-ing and exploring new ideas.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21It could take a lot to raise your ire

this week, Taurus. However, if your mood is already set to simmer, you may have a full-blown boiling over at the slightest taunt.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21It is easy to bury something and

ignore it, Gemini, but it’s not al-ways easy to face a problem head-on. Make an effort to figure out issues that keep recurring in your life.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22Take a few moments to focus on

your future, Cancer, rather than just what needs to be done in the present. Open your mind to real long-term goals.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23Arguments can quickly turn

stressful, Leo. So try your best to avoid any confrontations this week and your body will thank you. Un-resolved issues could pop up.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22You are overly focused on the

minute details of the things you do, Virgo. But somehow the bigger picture has escaped your perusal lately. Remedy that this week.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23Your curiosity could get the best

of you this week, Libra. You may end up delving into things that are better left unturned. Take a step back and find a new focus.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22Don’t set yourself up for frustra-

tion, Scorpio. Avoid any people who cause you conflict and any ac-tivities that bring you grief. Enjoy yourself instead.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Sagittarius, although you didn’t

think things could get much busier, this week you will find more on your plate. Don’t be overly con-cerned. There will be time to get things done.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20More enjoyable things are on the

horizon, Capricorn, and you could find yourself distracted by so many enjoyable activities. Try to schedule one per week.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18No one can solve your conflicts

better than you, Aquarius. Al-though your options seem to be a little stifled as of late, you’ll find the way to impart changes.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20The planets are giving you the

cosmic go-ahead to get things done, Pisces. So don’t delay your actions any longer.

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boasting 16x16 wired/insulated shed & u/g irr.MLS®10049591

Over 100 feet of easily accessible lakeshore on Buchanan Road in Peachland. Breathtaking south facing views of Okanagan Lake & Valley. Quality 4811 Sq Ft rancher. Private dock. Purchased at just under 3.5 million in 2007. MLS®10040973

RE/MAX Kelowna 250-717-5000

www.TeamGeen.com

Jerry Geen250-870-3888

$2,600,000 NOW $2,499,900

WATERFRONT ESTATE

Larry Guilbault

250-826-20475878E Beach AvenuePeachland, BC VOH 1X7

6152 Sanderson Avenue - Beautiful 18.26 acres in Peachland, 180 degrees lake view from Kelowna to Penticton! Zoned A1, subdivision potential with new zoning or an excellent holding property. Small farmhouse & well. Vendor may also consider selling 50% of property (9 acres) subject to subdividing & price negotiation.

Website: www.kelownaokanaganrealestate.com

18+ ACRES

MLS®10052060$1,995,000

“Buy land, they stopped making it”“Buy land, they stopped making it”

Moe Martin250-767-2437moemartinrealtor@shaw.ca

Couple of minutes from future Ponderosa golf clubhouse!!

5827 Victoria Street, Peachland2800 s.f. developed in this 4 bedroom, 3 full bath entry-level home with 9’ ceilings up and down. Morning sun, lake view 20’x10’ balcony over fi nished double attached garage. Great landscaping with lots of cedar garden areas, fruit trees and feature backyard waterfall built into the hillside. A bright large, open dream kitchen and eating area. Huge, quiet master bedroom with ensuite bath. Lower area has separate entry, large open family/exercise room, bedroom, 4 pc. bath and large sauna room. A/C and irrigation.

$499,900 .89 Acres

YOU WILL BE IMPRESSED!

$589,900

3738 Lornell Court, Peachland – Built in 2008, this 4 bed/3 bath lakeview home has high end touches such as granite, s/s appliances (w/ gas range), hardwood, modern lighting, spa-like bathrooms and a sleek gas fi replace. Main fl oor includes 3 beds up, perfect for a growing family! Cul-de-sac location is landscaped with a space for the kids to play, plus private patio & great sun deck! Call Tracey for a FREE Market Evaluation!

MLS®10048668

$349,000 • 6132 Wilson Ave Huge reduction! This is an excellent buy. Wonderful quiet area, sweeping lake views from Kelowna to Penticton, grade level entry, 3 bdrms, 2 full baths, .27 acre private fenced yard, gardeners dream with grapes etc., U/G irrigation, detached single garage, some updates include laminate floors, kitchen has all new white appliances fridge & stove different than photo’s, covered back deck. MLS®10046667

NEW PRICE

Plenty of Parking

Freehold, you

NOW SELLING!NOW SELLING!

own the land. Turn-key, fully furnished,

fully outfi tted, 2 bedroom, full kitchen, private deck,

spacious lot

4835 Paradise Valley Drive, Peachland BCwww.paradiseville.ca • info@paradiseville.ca250-767-0190 • 1-888-640-7040

Starting at:

3366 Glencoe Road Great location with winery as neighbour! 1980’s renovat-ed into modern day gem! .90 acre lot w/pool now boasts top quality fi nishings throughout: hardwood, slate, gran-ite, tile, new cabinetry. Media, family & games rooms, large master w/5 pc ensuite, detached 1 bed legal suite!

$850,000

MLS®10045195

Larry Guilbault

PEACHLAND REAL ESTATE REPORT

PEACHLANDLIVING.COM

250-826-20475878E Beach AvenuePeachland, BC VOH 1X7

www.kelownaokanaganrealestate.com

#212- 3360 Old Okanagan Highway, West Kelowna - Charming detached townhome in the gated community of Leisure Village. Enjoy your sunroom and the backyard waterscape in this 55+ community in West Kelowna. Former showhome with many extra’s. Strata Fees are $125/month.

5973 Victoria Street, Peachland – Beautiful Cozy 3 bedroom home with peek a boo lake view, nicely landscaped, air conditioning, fi sh pond, RV parking, clean-out & hookup, fruit trees & garden, nicely upgraded, detached garage/workshop, gas fi replace & stove, a must see.

5305 Bradbury Street, Peachland - 3 bedroom custom built West Coast Architecture home, beautifully decorated with big Okanagan lake views, a must see, a great family home.

484 Maxwell - Beautiful rural setting, 11.58 acres, Jack Creek adjacent to the property, artisan well on site, very private, great site to build a new private home. Only 10 min from downtown Peachland.

#11 - 5371 Princeton Avenue, Peachland - Beautiful mobile home with stunning Okanagan Lake & mountain views, two decks (one covered), landscaped yard, priced well below assessed value of $78,400, a must see!

5928 Victoria Street - Large .41 acre Lakeview Lot in Peachland with gentle slope ready for your dream home overlooking Okanagan Lake.

MLS®10039447

MLS®10051739

MLS®10049660

MLS®10031614

MLS®10049524

MLS®10044022

$374,900

$349,000

$495,000

$359,000

$56,500

$190,000

PENDING

Bryon Knutsen(250) 863-1282“Our” Community “Your” Realtor

• Director’s Platinum Award• President’s Gold Award• Master Sales Award

bryonknutsen@royallepage.comKELOWNA

4244 Beach Avenue, Peachland - Fabulous views from every room in this substantially renovated home situated on a large semi-waterfront lot in beautiful downtown Peachland. You choose...investment property, B&B, vacation home rental, or

a great family home. 5bdrms, 4 w/ensuites, and all have fabulous views. Don’t forget, full basement, w/triple tandem garage, plus RV parking & large work shop. High-end fi nishings throughout, granite counter top in the island kitchen & dining room with built in cabinet, s/s appliances, hardwood fl oors & much, much more. This home when fi nished will be approx. 6,000sq. ft. offering many options for the buyer. For more info. on this fi ne property please call Bryon, 250-863-1282. Measurements are approx. Please verify if important.

$1,449,000 • MLS®10036887

Open House, Sun. Aug. 5 1-3pm