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PeachlandApril 23, 2010

Eldon and Donna Kerbes (centre) were honoured as Citizens of the Year Friday at the Spirit of Peachland Civic Awards ceremony. Th e Kerbes are shown with (left to right) Mayor Fielding and Councillors Moberg, Condon, Fraser and Schierbeck. Photo Joanne Layh

By Joanne Layh

The top prize at the Spirit of Peachland Civic Awards ceremony was this year awarded to not one, but two individuals. At the awards ceremony on Friday, Donna and Eldon Kerbes were giv-en the honour of being pronounced Peachland’s Citizens of the Year.

We were quite sur-prised that we were even nominated, let alone in that particular catego-ry,” Eldon Kerbes told the View. “It was quite a shock to be nominated for that.”

The Kerbes’ generous-ly volunteer their time to a number of commu-nity groups. Eldon is well known for his extensive

involvement with the Peachland Lions Club. His wife Donna volun-teers regularly with the Peachland Hospital Aux-iliary and is also involved with the Peachland Quil-ters Guild and Pincush-ion Quilters Guild.

Both Donna and El-don are active in the Peachland Fall Fair and Peachland Players. Need-less to say, the couple are dedicated to offering their time and effort to the community. In fact, the Kerbes’ missed much of the awards ceremony because both were busy volunteering in the kitch-en during the event.

While the Kerbes’ were busy in the kitchen, the Peachland Variety Sing-ers opened the evening

by leading the audience in singing the national anthem. Throughout the evening, the Danny Sameshima Trio had the pleasure of performing to a full house, as the cer-emony was particularly well attended this year.

When the awards seg-ment of the evening be-gan, Constable Jeremy Ricker and the Peach-land Ambassador candi-dates were on hand to es-cort the winners of each category down the red carpet.

Helen McLaughlan, Sarah (Sadie) Todd and Stella Vaughan-Birch took home the Free-dom of the Municipality award. Darlene Hartford received the Mayor’s Award for her work with

Spirit of BC and the Councillor’s Award went to Chris Byrd.

Both the Centennial and Communities in Bloom Committees were presented the Meritori-ous Service award. Cen-tennial Committee mem-bers Chris Scowen, Don Wigfi eld, Lorraine Berg-man, Peter Schierbeck and Barb Dionne were honoured for their hard work in ensuring the cen-tennial year was a suc-cess, while Communities in Bloom Committee members Gord Thorne, Doreen Thorne, Wilma McKinnon, Phyllis Pap-ineau, Martha Jenkins, Doug Ross, Mary True-man, Darlene Hartford, Chris Scowen, Polly Palmer, Doug Allin, Vic

Loney and Linda Nicho-las were acknowledged for their contribution in making Peachland a Five Bloom community.

Councillor Moberg presented the Commu-nity Builders award to Lynne Herrin.

The Youth Achieve-ment award went to Por-tia Conner, one of this year’s Peachland Ambas-sador candidates. Con-nor was successful in raising over $9,000 for CIBC Run for the Cure.

The Water Conserva-tion Landscaping prize was awarded to Nahid Gordon and Liz and Dale Zimmerman for their use of drought tol-erant shrubs and other eco-friendly landscaping elements. The Christmas

Lighting Award went to Deborah and Samuel Derksen.

While not everyone left the ceremony with an award, a special seg-ment in the fi rst part of the program allowed for community group recog-nitions.

Among others, Peach-land Fire and Rescue Service acknowledged Dory Nash, Peachland’s Firefi ghter of the Year. The Peachland Lions Club recognized Lynne Herrin as Lion of the Year, Peachland Sports-men’s association mem-ber Martha Jenkins paid tribute to Sportsman of the Year Judy Vernando and Olive Fielding spoke about the contributions of the Wellness Centre.

Citizens of the year: Eldon and Donna Kerbes

Nearly 200 people attended the “Footprints” exhibit at 4th Street Place last Saturday to view a unique and varied display of native arts and crafts. These included bead work, leather craft, wood carvings, jewellery, clothing and much more, including original art work by renowned First Nations artist Denis Weber. Organizer Shirley Hildebrand was pleased with the successful show, and is considering mak-ing this an annual event. From left to right are: L. Shirley Hildebrand, Mayor Keith Fielding, who was on-hand for the event, and Malihatkwa, an exhibitor from Mission, BC. Photo by Rick Gordon

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By Cindy Fortin

Mark you calendars! Wheels for a Cure will be rolling into Peachland this Sunday, April 17 as part of the their Okanagan tour to raise awareness and donations for the Canadian Cancer Society. They will be stopping at Rocky J’s in the mid-morning, about 10 am, where there will be a special tribute by the Blues Brothers, before heading onto the Antique Car Museum in Summerland.

Come early, as there will be some road blockages and traffi c control in order to keep the event running smoothly.

From April 14 to 17 Wheels for a Cure is parading throughout the valley, with “The

Wheels for a Cure rolling into Peachland this Sundayfi nest the Okanagan area has to offer in classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and more!” All proceeds go to benefi t the Canadian Cancer Society.

Wheels for a Cure began last winter when his friend’s father became ill, says Cord Schattenkirk, co-chair and media coordinator for the event.

“It started with our chairman Duncan Hossay whose father had cancer, fought it, beat it, then unfortunately last summer it returned. At the end of December we got together and decided we should do something in honour of his dad, and do something to raise awareness.”

Their tour of the Okanagan Valley will offi cially begin today, Friday, April 15, at 9 am

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By Deborah Livingstone, President, Peachland Art Group

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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Elizabeth Gregory and Shirley Hathway show off the banner they painted featuring bats, which will be hung outside the newly painted old school house. Photo by Constance Roth

Every year the Peachland Art Group creates new banners for Beach Ave-nue. Last year we painted 30 new ban-ners, as some of the older ones were in pretty poor shape due to wear and tear from the wind and weather.

This year we have painted 12 new banners to add to the display along the walkway. We choose subjects that feature our beautiful surroundings in Peachland and the Okanagan.

One special banner this year has been painted by Elizabeth Gregory and Shirley Hathway celebrating the 100th anniversary of the United Church on 4th Street. Elizabeth and Shirley also painted the bats, which will be hung by the old schoolhouse. One of our new-est members, Tanya Schultz, painted her

banner to feature Peachland's beautiful hummingbirds.

The Peachland Art Group celebrated its 50th anniversary last year. We meet weekly in the Community Centre and paint up a storm from September to May.

We are holding our 51st Annual Art Show & Sale on Sunday, May 29th. All paintings in the show are created dur-ing the year. Last year we had just un-der 300 paintings on display! We have a special display planned for our show this year, 8" x 8" paintings of Peachland created 'en plein aire'.

Judy Hewlett, a member of our Art Group, enlisted our help in creating some of the Art Deco posters for the 'Puttin' On The Glitz' fashion show fundraiser for the Wellness Centre. The posters will be offered for sale at our May 29th show. They are amazing!

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Local curlers win the National Men’s Master Curling Championship!The Kelowna Curling Club’s Garry Gelowitz team brought home more than just smiles on April 6, they also brought home the first place trophy in the Canadian Men’s Masters Curling Championship.Local Peachland resident, Brad Cmolik, and his fellow curler, Skip Garry Gelowitz, Lead Dennis Case, and Rob Koffski, all of Kelowna, won the BC Men’s Master Curling Championship back in March, then went on to play in the Canadian Men’s Masters in Winnipeg from March 31 to April 5.They won eight of nine games at the Assiniboine Memorial Curling Club where the event was held, bringing home the gold. In the final they played against Johnny Usackis of Manitoba, winning 3-up coming home, and ran them out of rocks. Hoisting the trophy, from left to right are Dennis Case, Brad Cmolik, Rob Koffski and Skip Garry Gelowitz.

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There is so much to celebrate in Peach-land. We live in a vibrant community where volunteers deliver services and contribute so much to the quality of life. Each year, residents are recognized for their service through the “Peachland Civic Awards”. Nominations are cur-rently being accepted for the following awards:

∙ Christmas Lighting – Residential∙ Water Conservation Landscaping∙ Youth Achievement∙ Community Builders∙ Meritorious Service∙ Freedom of the Municipality ∙ Citizens of the Year

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line at www.peachland.ca, at the Mu-nicipal offi ce and at the Community Centre. Please return nomination forms by mail, hand deliver, or fax, no later than Thursday, April 21.

On Friday, May 6, an evening celebra-tion (6:30 pm) will take place recogniz-ing the contributions of many people that help make Peachland a community that we are proud to live in. The eve-ning starts with refreshments and a no-host bar followed by the awards. Every-one is welcome to attend.

For more information view the Spring/Summer Recreation Guide on-line at www.peachland.ca or visit the community centre for your copy. For more information or enquires for recre-ation services, call 250-767-2133.

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By Cindy Fortin

It’s been a rough road for the Houghal-ing and Frechette families, and Linda Longbotham is planning a special event to help out. Longbotham will be host-ing a charity yard sale on May 7 and 8, but she needs your help with donated items to sell.

Longbotham’s sister Delores and brother-in-law Don are longtime resi-dents of Peachland. Don came to Peachland in 1952 and operated the Royalite Service Station, where the little mall is now, housing Peachland Insur-ance. He married Dolores in 1956, drove the school bus for 15 years, and retired from the District of Peachland after 15 years.

“Three years ago Don was diagnosed with an extremely rare brain disorder which is very quickly taking away his ability to use any part of his body that is governed by muscle,” says Longbotham.

Last summer their daughter Diana Frechette and her husband Chris moved their family from Edmonton, along with their three teenagers, Jesse, Summer and McKenzie, giving up the life and home they had worked for in order to move to the Valley to help with Don’s care, and to by his side during the short time he has left.

Then a second tragedy struck.

“Chris was having some physical problems and ultimately ended up in the emergency room,” say Longbotham. “After many tests and a biopsy, we have recently learned that he has an inoper-able malignant tumour in his brain and will need extensive radiation and che-motherapy in an attempt to shrink it.”

The doctors have told Chris that he will no longer able to work as the tu-mour is causing various symptoms that make it impossible.

Longbatham hopes to raise funds to help her niece Diana and Chris and their family. She is asking for any dona-tion of garage sale items that the com-munity can offer.

“We can all only imagine the horribly diffi cult time they are having, and will be having, fi nancially, so I thought this was one way to help make their journey a little less of a hardship.”

The event will be more than just a yard sale. Already in place are horse-back rides, Lions hotdogs, pictures with local fi refi ghters, coffee, homemade bak-ing and popcorn, all by donation.

Any item donated will be greatly ap-preciated, say Longbotham. If possible, please put a price on it for what you think it should sell for. You can call Linda at home at 250.767.6476 or her cell at 250.718.3878. She will be happy to pick anything up.

Special charity yard sale planned to help support family

Wheels for a Cure rolling into Peachland this SundayContinued from Page 1...

when the parade of vehicles will leave the Comfort Suites in Kelowna, stopping in Armstrong for lunch at the Village Cheese Company at 11:30 am.

They will have a Show and Shine, from 3:30 pm to 8 pm at the 4 Seasons Storage facility (near Kal Tire and the Helicopters) in West Kelowna, and a Mix & Mingle at the Kelowna Elks Lodge from 7 pm to midnight.

A host of events will also occur on Sat-urday and Sunday, including their morn-ing parade through Peachland.

“Our biggest focus is not the car tour or the car show,” says Schattenkirk, “it is to raise money to fi ght cancer, and that’s what we’re all about. We want people to come out and have fun, but bottom line, at the end of the day, we want to raise as much money for the Canadian Cancer Society as we can.”

For a more detailed list of their stops, events and times, please check out their website at wheelsforacure.ca and click on “agenda”, or contact Cord at 250.317-5603.


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Billy Coldham (left) and his friend enjoy a day of fi shing on Lacomo Lake (named for these families, Law, Coldham & Morsh) now com-monly called Lacoma Lake. It is a long walk up to the lake from the forks in Trepanier Creek. They likely rode there on horseback in 1909.

A log and rock dam was used here to raise the water level for farms at a time when there were no sprinklers, just ditches and fl umes. Today the trail still exists and it is a beautiful place to visit .

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It’s amazing how much response one boy’s letter to the editor received (re: Peachland View; Nothing to do in Peachland; April 8, 2011). Twelve year-old Nathan Froehlich managed to stir a few local embers by saying “I’m so frustrated there’s nothing to do for my age group.”

The response by several people, (although not all are letter writers), was sympathetic to his plight.

If you’re not very young or retired, you can always sit and watch the paint dry at the newly renovated Fourth Street Place.

Having been a resident of this town for 25 years, and raised three children here, I can honestly say, not much has changed in the “There’s nothing to do!” complaint department. Well, that’s not completely accurate. In fact, I think it’s worse. We used to have a bowling alley, as well as a youth group located in the building that is now the Wellness Centre.

All three of my children “escaped” (as they view it) the Peachland doldrums as soon as their of-legal-age feet could scramble out of here. That doesn’t mean they don’t have affection for the town they grew up in, they just needed more -- much more -- in the way of school-ing, occupation and entertainment. Swim Bay and the lengthy stretch of beach are fantastic -- for three months of the year. I’m sure it’s just an odd coincidence that the summer is when they seem to miss me the most and come to visit…when the weather is 30 C.

J. Meeker also makes a good point in his letter in this week’s paper: “…there’s nothing to do for adults either.” That is also true. Yes, we do have a 50+ Activity Centre (which, phew! I’m not old enough to join yet), and the Recreation Department does organize as many activities as possible, as does the District and the Chamber of Commerce. We also have a new walkway to stroll, or you can play darts or snooker at the Legion. And don’t forget the regu-lar council meetings! (I’d better stop there before the citizens of this town get too excited.)

For youth there are also Scouts, Girl Guides, Boys and Girls Club…but again, limited to certain ages, and interest in these groups tends to fade once a child nears his or her teenage years.

I’m disappointed that the curling rink didn’t go through. Kids actually enjoy the sport once they are turned on to it, as do adults. Many years ago, there was a move to bring a skateboard park to Cousins Park, but, (Nathan Froehlich will not be happy to hear this), those at the senior’s centre worried about the noise and the potential for unsavory activity so close to their facility. It was then proposed that the skateboard park could be located at Turner Park, but that seemed to fi zzle out as the location was too far out of reach for many youth without transportation. Downtown was a much better option. (I should mention that the well-used Turner Park has also since been sold, even though the retirement development that was proposed for the site hasn’t materialized yet. I never understood the decision to sell such a popu-lar park.)

I know the comment “There’s nothing to do in Peachland” will upset some of the very dedicated

Is there really nothing to do in Peachland?

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Dear Editor: Re: The View: Nothing to do in Peachland; April 8,

2011This has been an ongoing complaint with the symp-

toms being addressed, but not the cause. Specifi cally, there isn’t much for youth to do here because demo-graphically there isn’t much youth, relatively speaking. So then, why isn’t there much youth relative to seniors? Because youth don’t come here on their own but with their families and a man with a family doesn’t come to Peachland – a retirement/tourist town – to work at the Petro-Can, stock shelves at the IGA or wash dishes at one of our trendy little restaurants.

This town has been deliberately and subtly turned from a working town to a retirement village for the wealthy as industry is repeatedly stonewalled – N.I.M.B.Y. With the exception of organized crime, tourism is the worst of industries to pursue. It’s work is seasonal, no pension, no benefi ts, just minimum

Nothing to do in Peachland just a symptomwage – or opportunity for advancement.

Furthermore, the way property values have escalated here in the last 15 years relative to wages is also pro-hibitive as the ones who do have good paying jobs often head north for more affordable housing.

Our complete disinterest in acquiring the new pro-vincial penitentiary is typical of this mindset. Which is camoufl aged with phony statement like, “We love Peachland the way it is.”

Yes, so let’s keep out the prisons, gravel pits, mines and jobs that would attract families with their needy teenagers.

(P.S. As this town shuts down at 5 pm for nine months out of the year, there’s nothing for adults to do either.)

J. Meeker,Peachland


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volunteers and employees of this town who worked endlessly to bring about public events and recreational activities. But that is not the complaint. There just seems to be a lack of activities for certain age groups.

While adults can better handle

finding activities to keep busy, es-pecially if they can drive to nearby towns, youth do seem to be ripped off in this town. And it is a well-known fact that youth who are not provided with activities to keep them busy…will find their own!

Dear Editor:

This is what happened when I came home on Thurs-day this past week.

A broken wire was hanging from the hydro pole from across the street. It was lying on the lawn and draped over another wire dangling down. As it turns out it was the telephone wire. I went to a neighbour's to call Telus about the wire hanging down and the safety hazard it was causing.

Well, that was a mistake. I ended up talking to a girl in Manila, Philippians, she made a work order that would get our lines fi xed on the 12th, in six days. I told her about the loose wire hanging across the lawn, about the fact we have small children in the neighbourhood that may play with it, small animals that may get hurt, an elderly person may trip and get hurt and that this was a priority. None of this seemed to matter. She said I could move the wire myself. I asked her for a phone number so that I could speak to a person in my own hemisphere, my own continent, my own country, my own province, or even in my own city. No, I could not!

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Dear Editor (and Nathan):(Re: The View: Nothing to do in Peachland; April 8,

2011.)Gee Nathan, you could be right. Glad you noticed that

this town is, for all practical proposes, a gated commu-nity (sorry - village) where nothing is allowed to hap-pen, and if it does it can't be over four stories tall. Drugs, crime and fear, you know. People don't come here to live, Nathan. People come here to die and that's the way they like it.

No, you didn't get a curling rink and you didn't get a skateboard area. You didn't get a zip line and even Turner Park (where people actually play - even today) was shut down because it was oh, humm, mmmm, too expensive.

But hey, you got a new sidewalk. On two sides of Beach Avenue. And real traffi c was slowed down to a fool’s speed (even though there has never been an ac-

Gee Nathan, you could be rightcident there), so walkers feel like they're moving faster than they really are. Heck Nathan, your age group is not alone. You might even see that the kids’ playground by the old school building was removed so the older folks could park their cars at their school. "Their school," Na-than. Not yours. Yours is in West Kelowna. Out of sight, out of mind.

Well, Nathan, I'm with you. In fact I plan to stick around long enough to see you vote. I want you to be able to vote at age 16 'cause by then your old enough to drive - and that's a far more dangerous undertaking. And when you do vote, promise to build a city where people focus on the needs of your age group. Let the people of the future challenge the future. Let the people of the past be in the past.

Good on you for writing your letter.Dave Winter,Peachland

Telus leaves loose wire for six daysthe switchboard operator tried to help me. She provided me a Telus number and I spoke to a fellow in Kelowna who immediately patched me through to Manila, Philip-pians! I called the non-emergency fi re dept in Westbank, they patched me through to the Kelowna Fire Dept who placed a phone called to Chief Topham of the Peachland Fire Dept. Our Fire Dept came to the house with the fi re truck and rolled up the wire and left it on the deck until Telus can come to fi x it in six days.

What a sad, sad, situation. In the meantime we are without telephone communication, my 83 year-old mother lives here and while I am at work she is alone, without communication to emergency contacts. Telus has lost the milk of human kindness and seems to care very little about their customers/clients.

Thank you Chief Topham and his crew for coming to help a member in our com-munity. Hats off to our vol-unteer Fire Dept members.

Mary Lynn EntzPeachland

I’m sitting in an offi ce at The Riverside Mission in Moose Jaw, SK. I’ve travelled 11,200 kms so far on my 3rd Annual Shepherd’s Pie Tour. By the time you read this I will be home and hugging my sweetie. This tour has gone even bet-ter than anticipated. But… you know what I’m missing?

I miss wandering down to Rocky J’s for my morning coffee and having some good old chats with my neighbours. We solve all the world’s problems there. I miss strolling into Ace Hardware and having heated, but always friendly, con-versations with Tim our local hardware Guru. I miss going into the Peachland View with a story idea and they actu-ally let me submit it. I have almost to-tally missed the Okanagan spring cause I’ve been driving through snow and ice while my wife has been planting pota-

toes and beans.It’s funny that when you are away

from home for a period of time you truly appreciate the value of the things that money can’t buy. My newly ad-opted town of Peachland has been so very kind to me, the relative newcomer and I can’t wait to drive down the hill from Westbank and gaze out at the most beautiful view on the planet.

I will be back at The Waterfront Grill on Friday, April 15th from 6:30 to 9:30 pm and would love to have you drop in and see me. I have some new stories and songs that I would love to share with you.

Home is truly where the heart is and my heart belongs to Peachland.

Papa Thom (aka Keith Thom),Peachland

Papa Thom: Man I miss Peachland!


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Your Guide To Local Events & ActivitiesPeachland Half Marathon & Spring 10K, Sunday, April 17 for the Rec. Cen-tre. Check in 8 am; walking 1/2 mara-thon 8:30 am start; run and 10K run and walk 9:30 am. Good luck to all.

Peachland Recreation Family Easter Egg Hunt - Pre-register by April 18 by calling 250-767-2133. Egg hunt, crafts, games and more. $15 per family, ages 2-8 years. The fun will begin at 10:30 am at the Recreation Centre.

Westside Food Bank Easter Eggstrava-ganza- at Johnson Bentley Sports fi eld, 3737 Old Okanagan Hwy., Sunday,

April 24, from noon to 2 pm. For ages 10 & under with a separate area for tod-dlers. No charge, just bring a food item for the Food Bank & your own easter basket.

Peachland Wellness Centre Speaker Series - Monitoring Your Breast Health, Tuesday, April 19 at the Little School House at 1:30 pm. Risk factors & early detection of breast cancer; and healthy habits to help protect against breast cancer will be discussed. Contact in-formation for the screening mammog-raphy program will be provided. Re-freshments will be served following the

presentation. Admission is by donation.

Bat Presentation - Tanya Luszcz will give an informative presentations at the Little Schoolhouse regarding bats Saturday, April 30 at 7 pm. Following the presentation we will walk over to the old primary school and hopeful wel-come back our resident bats. Tickets are $5 and will be available at Bylands from 9-3 Sunday, April 17 and again next Saturday, April 23. This event is sponsored by the Central Okanagan Naturalists’ Club as part of their Sun-fl ower Festival. For more info. or tickets call 250-878-0529.

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Wellness Circle, - PWC, 10 am

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APRIL 18Peachland Quilters 50+ Activity Centre, 1:15 pm Ladies Coffee - PWC, 10 amWood Carving - 50+ Activity Centre, 7 pmRoyal Canadian Legion - Euchre, 7 pm50+ Activity Centre - Tia Chi, Noon

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Carpet Bowling - 50+ Activity Centre, 10 amRoyal Canadian Legion - Darts, 7 pmTai Chi - PWC, 6 pmComputer Literacy - PWC, 10 amPhotography Classes - PWC, 10 amLions Den Meeting - Community Policing Station, 7 pmAA at Noon - 50+ Activity CentrePeachland Bridge Club - 50+ Activity Centre, 7 pm

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APRIL 21Easter Bingo - 50+ Activity Centre

Girls Club - Peachland Baptist Church, 7 pm

Bereavement Support Group - PWC, 10 am

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CO Model Railway Company Group - Peachland Museum, 7 pm

Westside Toastmasters - Lakeview Heights Community Center, West Kelowna, 7 - 9 pm

Peachland Lions Club meeting, 7 pm, at the Lions Den, info. 250-767-9034

Yoga - 50+ Activity Centre 1:30 pm

Caregiver Support Program - Peachland Wellness Centre, 1 pm


An Oregon Dark-eyed Junco at Trepanier Creek Greenway Regional Park

Amateur photographer and Peachland resident, Tania Simpson, started photography in 2007 and immediately found a passion for it. She chronicles the seasons, the people, and the wildlife of Peachland in almost daily photos of the area. View more at fl ickr.com/photos/taniaseyes. The View will be publishing a weekly look at Peachland, through Tania’s eyes.

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Easter Holy Week ServicesApril 17: 10 am - Palm Sunday - A service about bread & Palm Crosses

April 20: 7 pm - Wednesday - Stations of The Cross ServiceApril 21: 7 pm - Maundy Thursday - Quiet Holy Communion

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They’ve passed the halfway mark!

Support for the Peachland Lions 13th Annual Charity Golf has been strong. But they continue need your help as they strive to

reach their $25,000 goal.

If you’d like to register as a team in the tournament, or play as an individual, get your registration in now, as the May 1st event at

the Summerland Golf and Country Club is not that far away.

Proceeds will go towards Camp Winfi eld, a camp for children with disabilities.

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It’s a busy time for Peachland Lions, as they prepare for their 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament this May 1st. They have passed beyond the halfway point in their quest to raise $25,000, bringing in $13,100 so far.

“We still could use a couple more teams of golfers, but the sponsorship is going well. We’ve got quite a few golf-ers at this point in time, and it’s shaping up to be quite an event,” says Lion and co-organizer Eldon Kerbes.

The Lions have been in Peachland since February of 1982. The Interna-tional Association was founded in Chi-cago in 1917. Although the youngest major service club at that time, Lions Club International has grown to be the world’s largest, with over 1.425 million members belonging to over 45,000 clubs in over 200 countries and geo-graphical locations.

Lions men and women volunteer their time for humanitarian causes in their local and world communities. By conducting service projects and raising funds, Lions strive to help those in need wherever need exists. Their motto is: “We Serve.”

The Peachland Lions have participat-ed in a number of fundraising projects over the years, beginning in the early years with cutting, splitting and deliver-ing fi rewood, to participating in “Adopt a Highway”, looking after Highway 97 from Trepanier Bridge to the light at

Princeton, and are a familiar fi xture at many community events with their bar-becue trailer. And you have undoubt-edly seen their bright red 27-foot cargo trailer around town.

The Club also collects used eyeglass-es, which are recycled and sent to coun-tries where they are needed. In 2009 alone, BC Lions collected 94,561 pairs of eyeglasses, the most of any province in Canada. They continue to collect for this cause, and the local Lions have an eyeglass drop-off box at Peachland Pharmacy.

This is the 13th year of the golf tour-nament. Last year funds the profi t of $13,300 was presented to Camp Agur in Summerland on behalf of both the Peachland and Summerland Clubs. This year money will go to Camp Winfi eld, a camp for children with disabilities.

“It’s been a couple of hectic months, but it’s all coming together,” says Ker-bes. “It’s well worth it, and it’s all for a good cause, it’s all for the kids.”

Individuals or teams are welcome to participate. The golf and dinner pack-age is $90. per person. Just the dinner is $25. Raffl e tickets are also available. First prize is a trip for two wherever WestJet fl ies. Tickets are $5, or three for $10, and can be purchased from any Li-ons member, Johnson Meier Insurance, or Valley First Credit Union.

For more information on the tour-nament or registration, you can call Eldon at 250.767.0330 or Lynne at 250.767.6225.

Peachland Lions have a long history of charitable giving

Lakeshore Area Public Place Regulation By-law & Policy

Council gave fi nal reconsideration and adopted the Lakeshore Public Place Regulation Bylaw No. 1869, 2011 and the draft Wharf, Dock and Buoy Policy. These documents will help to regulate and enforce the operation and manage-ment of the lakefront foreshore.

New Monaco ASP Public Hearing Council passed a resolution for staff to

work with H B Lanarc to schedule a pub-lic hearing after the next public informa-tion meeting on Saturday, April 30, 2011.

Community Gardens at the Peachland Well-ness Centre

Council passed a resolution that will al-low two new garden beds to be construct-ed at the Wellness Centre for community gardening. Peachland will also become part of the Central Okanagan Commu-nity Garden Society.

Regular Council Meeting Highlights April 12, 2011


Business 2 Consumer Expo a huge successBusiness 2 Consumer Expo a huge success

Hundreds of items wrapped in linens were brought through the doors at Business 2 Consumer Expo this past weekend. Collector pieces from small furniture to vintage rings were carefully guarded by owners as they awaited ap-praisals by Resale Vintage and Western Star Auctions. This popular event was one of 75 vendors and organizations that offered a variety of information, from security cameras to deer fencing, massages, image screening and tastings.

Kids were well entertained at the Peachland Bats booth where paper mache bats adorned the bat roost created by Mrs. Frey’s grade 5/6 class. Mrs. Thiessmann’s Kindergar-ten class created paper bats to decorate the kid’s art corner and guessing game. Rebecca Brawdy of Specialty Acrylics won the bat house with a guess of 233 bats in the photo. Appreciation is extended to Peachland Wellness Centre teens, Janelle Glover, Lauren Boorman and Ashleigh, who created activity sheets and ran the play station.

Peachland Chamber of Commerce would also like to thank all the Clubs and Organizations for their informa-tive, well-planned booths in the Banquet Room.

Nine hundred people attended the two day Busi-ness Expo that was made possible by the assistance of many volunteers. A special thank you to all of them as their contributions of time and enthusiasm were greatly appreciated.

By Darlene HartfordPeachland Chamber

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NOTICE OF PROPOSEDAMENDMENTS TO THE

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 225 AND 226 OF THE WORKERS

COMPENSATION ACT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

WORKSAFEBC – WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BOARD OF B.C.HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE OCCUPATIONAL

HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION (BC Reg. 296/97, as amended)

The proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (“OHSR”) pertain to the following items. There is an additional proposal for Part 16, Mobile Equipment.

• Part 4, General Conditions – relating to a third option to protect workers assigned to work alone in a late night retail premises. This third option is proposed because some employers have found it impracticable to install barriers to separate workers from the public or alternatively employ two workers on shift during late night hours;

• Part 6, Substance Specific Requirements; and consequential amendments to Part 20, Construction, Excavation and Demolition – relating to updating asbestos requirements;

• Part 6, Substance Specific Requirements – relating to updating the reference to the Pesticide Control Act;

• Part 9, Confined Spaces – relating to clarifying that atmospheric testing must be conducted by a qualified person;

• Part 12, Tools, Machinery and Equipment – relating to safer driven-feed mobile chipper requirements; • Part 14, Cranes and Hoists – relating to updating the reference to the Elevating Devices Safety Act;• Part 15, Rigging – relating to clarifying the correct number of wire rope clips to be used in wire rope splices;• Part 16, Mobile Equipment – relating to the requirement for trailer units with a dump box to have a

permanently affixed mechanical device capable of supporting the empty box in the raised position; • Part 16, Mobile Equipment – relating to permitting a worker riding on a rear-mounted work platform to

retrieve traffic cones when the vehicle is backing up;• Part 20, Construction, Excavation and Demolition – relating to new requirements that concrete pumps

and placing booms meet the requirements of CSA Standard Z151-09;• Part 23, Oil and Gas – relating to updating the reference to the Power Engineers and Boiler and

Pressure Vessel Safety Act;• Part 28, Agriculture – relating to the requirement for rollover protective structures on agricultural tractors;• Removal from the OHSR of the requirements for “prior approval” or “prior permission” before proceeding

with certain types of work or using certain work arrangements. The sections identified for change by identifying specific requirements or referencing standards are as follows: Part 5, Chemical Agents and Biological Agents, relating to extended work periods; Part 14, Cranes and Hoists, relating to chimney hoists; Part 19, Electrical Safety, relating to high voltage; Part 21, Blasting Operations, relating to mobile drill rigs;

• Removal from the OHSR of the requirements for “acceptable to the Board” before proceeding with certain types of work or using certain work arrangements. The sections identified are in Part 6, Substance Specific Requirements, and relate to: the removal of asbestos debris and acceptance from the Board; posting warning signs and acceptance from the Board; and monitors and alarms for equipment and machinery and acceptance from the Board.

PUBLIC HEARINGSYou are invited to provide feedback on the proposed regulatory amendments. Your views may be presented orally at the public hearings and/or submitted in writing. Please register if you wish to make an oral presentation at the public hearings by telephoning 604-232-7744 or toll free in BC 1-866-614-7744 prior to the hearing. Information on the proposed amendments and the public hearings, including details of registration/participation procedures, are on WorkSafeBC’s website at www.worksafebc.com.

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Special Easter Bingo Thursday, April 21Potluck Supper Friday, April 29 at 6:00 p.m.

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Daily EventsTuesday

Carpet Bowling - 10:00

AA at NoonFriendship Tuesday movie (2nd and 4th)Bridge Experienced

& Novice - 7:00

MondayT.O.P.S. - 9:30Tai Chi - 12:00Quilting - 1:15

Wood Carving - 7:00

Thursday

Line Dancing - 9:00

Iron & Silk Exercise - 11:00

AA at NoonBingo - 6:45

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WednesdayChess - 1:15Yoga - 1:30

Saturday

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Great Place...Great People...

By Patricia Day

During WWI, tea was offered to Brit-ish soldiers in hospitals and on the battle-fi eld. This small luxury was indeed a wel-come by the troops. This was a special blend of tea called Naafl e. It is still sold today, although on-line and in the U.K. the receipts from the sales go to vets and their families there.

Are you looking for a job or know some-one who is engaged in this search? Em-ployers, now are looking for employees who volunteer. Why not join the Legion and become one of our volunteers? There is always something happening at Branch 69 where extra hands are needed.

The World of Wheels is just down the road and many volunteers will be needed to make it successful.

If you love a parade, and who doesn't, perhaps you would like to be part of it? The Branch is looking for members who can proudly bear the fl ags as part of the Colour Party. No experience is necessary. Training is provided. Two of the members who bear the fl ags are actu-ally WWII vets! Now is the time for the younger generation to step up.

Ruth Krentz has been busy creating another basket. This one is an Easter Bas-

ket and the lucky ticket will be drawn at the Saturday, April 23 meat draw. Kudos to our local business people who are al-ways there to support Branch 69. Many thanks for your generosity in helping to create this Easter Basket. Ruth also re-ports that there will be three turkeys and two hams, in addition to the regular meat draw. Now that is an event not to miss!

Jayson Bendera was a big hit during his debut at Branch 69 on March 28. He re-turned for another gig on April 9. "Holy sheep dip", Anita is racing down Waldo's Way in her high heels. Yep, she is perform-ing at "Puttin' on the Glitz" and then rac-ing to do karaoke at Branch 69. It will be a delight to watch her run the three blocks in her high heels!

A new committee has been formed to make our Legion better. Do you have a suggestion, re: changes you would like to see happen? Write them down and give them to the bar steward who will forward them. This group is committed in making your experience at Branch 69 a pleasant one.

Two new members were initiated at the last monthly meeting. Congratulations and welcome.

...till next time

Stand Easy

Daryl Wainwright, left, and George Young, right, of the Peachland Curling Club Society present Summerland Curling Club president Bill Penman, centre, with a cheque for $4700. The money is part of the funds the Peachland Club must disperse following their dissolution this March. Last week they presented Peachland Elementary School with a cheque for $5,000. Photo by Shirley Geiger


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I just got back from Thailand with a group of 30 teenagers and leaders from Emmanuel Church. What a great trip! We ran a Bible camp in Mae Sot for two Burmese schools. In Bangkok, we ran a carnival for Thai kids in one of the slums of the city. Along with some educational tourism (visiting the Burmese Po-litical Prisoners Museum and the Thai-Burma border) and some regular tourism (jumping around some wa-terfalls and swimming in the ocean), the trip was a memorable one.

Probably the most poignant moment of the trip took place at a migrant school we visited one night. At this particular school, we enjoyed an amazing dis-play of traditional Thai and Burmese dance and an amazing supper. The students served the supper and performed the dances under the training of one of their talented teachers.

A little background is necessary. This school is one of 70 schools consisting entirely of Burmese students who have escaped the poverty and violence of Burma and fl ed to Thailand. Any educational re-sources, water systems, school uniforms, and food come from donations from people like you and me. No tax-funding here. Yet in spite of the existent trauma, the pursuit of education and culture are clearly emphasized.

The principal of the school took me aside to tell me a story about a particular 13 year-old orphaned girl we had seen in one of the dances. She had just come through a major crisis (on top of the obvious ones that she and all the other children would have gone through in escaping from Burma!) The prin-cipal went on to describe how the girl’s aunt came to visit from Burma and asked the principal for per-mission to take her into town to buy her a dress. Being a boarding school student, such permission was necessary…and in this situation granted. Off they went. And they never came back. Days went by and all the searching for this vulnerable teenage

girl turned up with nothing. Finally, the truth be-gan to emerge. The aunt had kidnapped the girl and taken her back to Burma. Why? The family needed her help in making money for the family and so they had taken her to work around the house and help with the family business. No more education.

Leaving school at a young age to work is unfor-tunate and undesirable. We need to help change that. Kidnapping is criminal. She was kidnapped in August 2010. In November 2010, the principal received a phone call from a border town on the Burma side. It was from the girl who had escaped from her aunt and was requesting help to get across the border and come back to school. The principal and two teachers quickly drove to the border (about fi ve kilometres away) and brought her across the river back to the school. She was safe.

One of the fi rst comments she made as she was rescued was “I want my Lifebook. Where is my Life-book?” What’s a Lifebook? The Lifebook contains

a passport-style photo, fi ngerprints, and a history of a student’s life received from interviews with those that know the student. The book is intended to help decrease the opportunity for exploitation and dis-crimination of children like her and provide an op-portunity for Burma, Thailand, or the UN to give her a passport one day in the future. The evening we came, she, along with three other students, received their Lifebooks!

Whenever I return from Thailand, I receive a meta-phorical slap in the face. The cries for education and freedom in Mae Sot echo in my ears and confront me as I watch my own kids get up in the morning complaining about another day in school. My own attitudes need adjusting as well from time to time. Our Canadian freedoms and opportunities are truly sacred gifts that we cannot take for granted. Trips to Mae Sot center me again and help me realize what is really important in life.


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SUMMER CAREER POSTINGS LIFEGUARDS/SWIM INSTRUCTORS

The Peachland Recreation Department has openings for five (5) lifeguards/swim instructors for the Summer 2011 season. (CUPE Union positions) (June 20th to Aug. 27th, 2011).

Our unique and beautiful open water setting offers the successful candidates an opportunity to guard in an open water setting, and instruct Red Cross Swimming lessons, as well as the Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Family program at our open water setting at Swim Bay, Peachland.

Successful candidates would possess the following current certifications:

• NLS • NLS Waterfront Option • Red Cross Swim Instructors

Preference may also be given to those possessing Lifesaving Society Instructors certification. Successful applicants may also be required to fill the grant requirements of being a full time student, however non student applicants are welcomed. Successful candidates must also be available for the entire ten (10) week season.

Rate of pay for 2011 season is $21.97 per hour which includes 15% in lieu of benefits, based on 7 hours per day, 35 hours per work week over a seven day work schedule.

Resumes and proof of certifications may be either mailed to the attention of the District of Peachland’s Recreation Coordinator, at 4450 6th Street, Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X6, faxed to 250-767-9597 or emailed to [email protected]. Closing for submission of resumes is 4:00 pm, Friday, April 29th, 2011

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Painting ServicesInterior/Exterior, new construction or repaint. Ceilings, walls & wood-work. Call G.C. Contracting for a Free Estimate. 250-767-2701

100 DRUM LESSONS - $25

Sparrowhead MusicPrivate lessons for drums, conga, djembe and ukulele. All ages and levels welcome! Great recording rates in our new 24-track analog studio! Located in Peachland! [email protected] 250-575-8757

Home ImprovementsDress up your home with crown moulding, new railings, upgrade trim and baseboards. Drywall re-pair and painting. Renovations. 25 years experience. Call Harry 250-878-5768

For RentAvailable immediately, 2 bedroom suite; $850 including utilities and In-ternet; $500 damage deposit required; 250-212-4401

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Cleaning Services

Volunteer AssistantVolunteer Assistant needed for Bingo Manager, every Thursday night at the 50+ Centre. Sorry no pay, but lots of fun. Please call Marie at 250-767-3132

Eavestrough Cleaningand specialized roof repairs of concrete roof tiles, shakes and

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Looking to collaboratePeachland visual artist and teach-er is looking to collaborate with local B&B and vine yard to create a wonderful holiday experience for national and international art stu-dents here: Susanne at 778-479-3499 or wwwgobcca/suda

GARAGE SALE

Moving SaleSat., April 16 - 8am to 2pm & Sun., April 17 9am to 2pm. 3 chop saws, 2 sinks, light fi xtures, self propelled lawnmower, exterior door, Roxton Maple dining suite, w/buffet & hutch, household lin-ens, decorative & kitchen items, books, clothing & more. 6154 Da-vies Cr., Peachland

Grass cutting, weeding, yard maintenance, hedge trimming and maintenance. 250-767-3081

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Beachfront, large unfurnished room for rent in quiet home. Make it your own space, with private en-trance, deck, cable & heat control. $600 including utilities. Available now. Quiet, non-smoking, working person only. Damage deposit and references required. 778-479-2500

For SaleQueen size brass bed with box-spring & mattress, dresser & 2 bedside tables, $200; cream co-loured fridge - 5 feet x 23 inches x 26 inches deep, $100; York exercise step machine, $25. 250-767-6190

For SaleTwo tickets for Burton Cummings for May 30. Great seats, $65 each. Concert in Kelowna. 250-767-2604

Spring Garage Sale5724 Beach Avenue, Peachland. Saturday, April 16 & Sunday, April 17. 8am start.

For RentPartial house, upper fl oor, main en-tranceway and garage; over 1200 sq. ft.; 2 bedrooms, hardwood and ceramic tile fl oors; lakeview; avail-able May 13; $1200/month; phone 250-859-6597 or [email protected]

For Rent2 bedroom, 1 bath well maintained older single story home located in the heart of Peachland, only 1 block away from the Waterfront and all down-town amenities. Home is equipped with wheel chair accessible shower, custom cabinets in the kitchen and master bedroom, solarium, dining room, detached shop, storage shed, concrete patio and beautiful gardens. Pets are negotiable, available May 1st. Rent is $1000 per month plus utilities. Call NIcky at 250-767-6464.


Assisted Living? I am a registered care aide wanting to rent out a room to an elderly person who re-quires minimal care - will prepare meals, laundry, drive to appoint-ments, etc. I work part-time, so must be able to be home alone. Call for more information. 778-479-2500

Garage Sale5225 Maranatha Drive, Saturday & Sunday, April 16 & 17, 8am - 4pm. Multi family garage sale, household items, furniture and much more.


Reliable, working person to share house. Non-smoker, no pets. 250-767-9699

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Around PeachlandAround Peachland

To commemorate the inaugural meeting of the District of Peachland Council and the Westbank First Nations Council, Mayor Keith Fielding (left) presented Chief Robert Louie with a framed photograph on behalf of the District of Peachland. The framed photographs outline an educational partnership program between the District of Peachland and Westbank First Nations to protect the Kokanee Salmon habitat in Deep Creek.

The Peachland Hospital Auxiliary presented another donation to the KGH Foundation last Wednesday. Shown with a cheque for $15,000 are, left to right: Marilyn Hedman, KGHF offi cer, auxiliary members Heather Rodger, Pat Grieve, Bobbie Mellow and Barbara Buckley, and KGHF offi cer Alexandra Lye. The Peachland group, which raises its funds by catering for social functions, has donated approximately $100,000 to the KGHF since its inception in 1976 and wishes to thank its clients for their support over the years. New members are always needed; please call 250-767-6509 for information. “Thank you Peachland, for helping us to help you fi t.” Photo contributed.

To commemorate the inaugural meeting of the District of Peachland

On Sunday, April 10th, Peachland Variety Singers wound up their spring concert with a seasonal selection of romantic songs from the mid 1900s, together with Variety Singers “Treasures” -- four small groups performing with their own unique selection. The entire concert was applauded with a standing ovation. Afterwards, the 35th anniversary of the Variety Singers was celebrated with cutting of a cake, accompanied with a vast selection of homemade sandwiches together with coffee and tea.The fall concert will commence practicing September 12th at 9.30 am for their new season. They meet every Monday until the fall concert. New singers are always welcome. Come and join them and have some fun.

partnership program between the District of Peachland and Westbank First Nations to protect the Kokanee Salmon habitat in Deep Creek.

On Sunday, April 10th, Peachland Variety Singers wound up their spring concert with a

This cute guy looks a little guilty as he enjoys some treats from Chris Passmore’s bird feeder. Judging by how plump he is, I’d say it’s not his fi rst visit. Photo by Chris Passmore

This curious young mule deer checked out Tami McOuat’s 11 year-old orange tabby “Waldo” in the front yard of her Ellison Road home. The deer even went as far as kissing the cat’s head a moment later. McOuat says the mother deer comes back each year with her newest youngster.

This curious young mule deer checked out Tami McOuat’s 11 year-old orange

CORRECTION: In last week’s issue we incorrectly identifi ed the cancer society selling cut daffodils and pins for Daffodil Month. It should have read: The Canadian Cancer Society.


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5189 Maranatha DriveIncredible setting Lakeviews south towards Penticton custom built 2 storey with a park like setting, low maintenance hardi plank/stone ex-terior siding with metal roof, 3 bdrms, 3 baths, deck off masterbedroom with a walk-in closet, soaring ceilings, large rooms, extensive ceramic tiles, double garage lots of room to create extra parking, U/G irrigation.$499,500 MLS®10024998

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6431 Bulyea AvenueViews with the “WOW” Factor! Welcome to this thoroughly updated 3 bdrm, 3 bath walk-out rancher offerings loads of living space and extras - 2 gas f/p’s 6 appl., built-in vac, security system plus detached 20’x20’ 220v wired workshop to name a few. Large lot with loads of privacy! $589,000 MLS®10025989

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4603 Ponderosa Drive - Located on the Ponderosa Golf Course. 4 bedrooms + den and 3 baths - almost 4000 sqf of living space. Huge sundeck for the ultimate Okanagan BBQ! Spacious master bedroom with luxurious ensuite. Oversized, triple garage with work area and 220 power. $759,000

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Lakeview Townhome5300 Huston Road # 207

‘The Terraces’ is perhaps the nicest gated community in Peachland. Come and see this 2 bdrm + den (or 3rd bdrm?) unit in this unique community and fi nd out why it is such a stable & desirable location. 3 full baths & plenty of hardwood make this unit a pleasure to view. Natural gas BBQ’s are allowed so you can enjoy the lakeview from your private deck to its fullest! MLS®10024602

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250-470-8989Shirley GeigerShirley Geiger

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Sensational Lake ViewsMr. & Mrs. Clean live here, pride of ownership shows inside & out. Gourmet kitchen, living room & dining room up & down (in-law suite), den, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Waterscape off large back patio, side patio & front deck “ALL” with lake views. Lots here to see. MLS®10005214

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New ListingONE OF A KIND: a double wide with a walkout basement & a huge wrap around deck for the fabulous lake views. Kitchen with pantry & eating nook, dining room, living room with fi replace, family room, 3 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms. Lots & lots here, call me “do not miss this one”

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#82- 610 Katherine RdAFFORDABLE, QUIET, CLOSE TO AMENITIES. YOUR OWN YARD AND DECK! Vaulted ceiling, skylights and all ap-pliances. Open plan 3 bed, 2 bath in Family Park. 5 year structural warranty remaining. Quick possession (30 day) is possible. You won’t want to miss this one!!

$154,900 MLS® 10023676

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