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Local boaters called on to assist “Ice Pilots”

Well-known for his work helping people trapped by the Drought Hill and Glenrosa fi res of 2010, Scott Wilshaw found himself in quite a different situation on Satur-day, April 23. When the lead director of the TV series “Ice Pilots”, David McIlvride, asked Wilshaw and fellow boater “Jim”, if they could use their boats as camera platforms so the fi lm crew could get close up and personal with the CL215 water bombers, there was no hesitation. Wilshaw got very close and on one occasion got very wet. Normally, this type of boating behaviour is not recommended. Safety was assured by two-way continuous communication with the CL215 pilots and the skills of the boat operators. The water bomber pilots were using the lake to do their required annual recertifi cation. The lake they normally use is still frozen. This provided Peachland with an unexpected air show on the Easter weekend. The docu-series Ice Pilots NWT can be seen on the History Channel and gives viewers a rare look at life “North of 60”. (Submitted by Barrie Hewer). Photos by Barrie Hewer

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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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By Cindy Fortin

Anya Mayoss-Hurd is sporting a couple of tiaras and sashes this year, and if she keeps up her winning ways, she may be returning to her hometown of Peachland with the Miss Teen Canada World title this summer.

Mayoss-Hurd, 16, is currently Peach-land’s 2010 Vice-Ambassador, a reign that doesn’t end until this fall. In early March, she participated in the Miss Teen British Columbia pageant in Vancouver, winning the title of Miss Teen-Okanagan. Out of the 40 contestants, she and 17 other final-ists from that pageant will be competing

Local girl to head to Miss Teen Canada pageant in July

in the Miss Teen Canada World pageant to be held in Toronto this July.

“I was surprised when I was chosen, I wasn’t expecting it, but am happy that I get to go to Toronto,” says Mayoss-Hurd.

The competition included evening wear and bikini, a personal interview, photo-genic qualities, and overall behavior and appearance.

While she is eligible for the national competition, participating doesn’t come cheap. Each contestant is expected to raise approximately $3,200. The entrance fee alone is $2,825. That doesn’t include travel and accommodation.

Four hundred dollars will go to the Free the Children Foundation, the sponsor of the pageant, says Mayoss-Hurd. It is an organization close to her heart.

“I’ve done previous work for Free the Children. The foundation frees child slaves and children in the sex trade all over the world, like Thailand, Ecuador, Kenya and China,” she says.

Mayoss-Hurd plans to organize fund-raisers over the next few months to raise money for Miss Teen Canada. She looks forward to representing Peachland and the South Okanagan this summer.

“I hope to represent Peachland and the Okanagan well, and to grow as a person and learn new things from going to To-ronto. Even participating in the BC pag-eant I gained self-confidence and learned to come out of my comfort zone.”

She says she also owes her success to the Peachland Ambassadorial program, her fellow ambassadors, mentors of the program, and Toastmasters.

Mayoss-Hurd currently works at the Peachland Museum, and has done some modeling in the past. She plans to attend UBC-Okanagan when she graduates to get her Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Some Boys and Girls Club preschool students join Moyra Baxter from the School District, left, Mayor Keith Fielding, center, and Principal Troy White, right, at the cutting of the ribbon to officially open the ne, one-of-a-kind, preschool playground at Peachland Elementary School. Photo by Constance Roth

By Cindy Fortin

Mayor Keith Fielding, School District represen-tative Moyra Baxter, and Principal Troy White were on-hand to officially open the new preschool play-ground at Peachland El-ementary.

“The playground was funded in part by a School Community Connection grant and through a col-laborative funding and support from both the School District #23 and the District of Peachland,” said Cheryl Wiebe, direc-tor of community services.

The School Community Connections program is jointly administered by the BCSTA and the UBCM to encourage districts and municipalities to work together towards a joint project for the betterment of the community.

School Communities Connection provided $10,000 toward the fund-ing for the playground, the District of Peachland contributed $12,500, and

One-of-a-kind preschool playground opens!

School District #23 pro-vided $12,500 (in kind).

The playground is de-signed for children 3-5 years of age, providing opportunity for play to the Licensed Preschool as well as to kindergarten age children.  It will also be available to the public out-side school hours.    The structure provides an age appropriate space for mul-

tiple children to play and explore gross motor devel-opment, social play and imaginative play.

“The Boys and Girls Club is the current op-erator of the licensed preschool at Peachland Elementary and the young children there will be so excited to have an age ap-propriate place to play,” said Wiebe.

Anya Mayoss-Hurd, Peachland's 2010 Vice-Ambas-sador, was crowned Miss Teen Okanagan at the pageant in Vancouver this past March. She now qualifies to participate in the Miss Teen Canada World to be held in Toronto this July. Photo submitted

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Legal Description:PID: 008-490-937 Lot 1, District Lot 449, Portion shown on Plan B368,

Except Plan 5947 and Except Plan H783, 41470, KAP46840PID: 026-996-847 Lot A, District Lot 2690, Plan KAP83267

The proposed Offi cial Community Plan Amendment Bylaw Number 1975, 2011 may be inspected at the Municipal Offi ce, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Monday to Friday inclusive,

excluding Statutory Holidays, from April 22, 2011 to May 12, 2011

Take notice that the above describes the general intent of the proposed Offi cial Community Plan Amendment Bylaw which has been read First and Second Times by the Council of the Corporation of the District of Peachland. This synopsis is not

intended to be, and is not to be, understood as an interpretation of the Bylaws.

NO REPRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGNotice is hereby given that the Council of the District of Peachland will hold a Public Hearing to hear representations of persons who deem that their interest in property is aff ected by Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 1600, Amendment Bylaw No. 1975, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. on May 12, 2011, in the Gymnasium at the Peachland Community Centre, 4450-6th Street, Peachland, B.C. In addition, written submissions may be delivered to the District of Peachland Municipal Offi ce, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X7, prior to the Public Hearing date. Written submissions will be noted at the Public Hearing, and will form a part of the minutes. Council cannot receive any further submissions after the Public Hearing is closed.

The District proposes to amend Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw Number 1600, 2000, as follows:

1. That Schedule “A” of the Offi cial Community Plan be amended by adding Appendix “D” New Monaco Area Structure Plan, attached to and forming part of the bylaw.

The applicant is proposing the above OCP amendment in order to develop a 125 acre property designed to be a socially, environmentally and economically sustainable self-contained mixed use community. The Development is being planned for a maximum of 2,600 to 2,800 residential units including provision of 10% aff ordable housing. The units range from large single family dwelling to multiple family terraced high rise apartments and 25,000m² (269,107ft²) of Offi ce Hub and Retail Village to be built over the next 10 to 20 years the subject properties.

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This Monday, May 2nd voters will go to the polls to vote for a new federal leader. In Peachland an All-Candidates Forum was held at the Community Centre on April 19. Six candidates addressed the audience and answered questions during the two-hour session, all vying to represent the Okanagan-Coquihalla riding.

The six candidates are: Dan Albas (Conservative), John Kidder (Liberal), David Finn-is (NDP), Dan Bouchard (Green Party), Shawn Upshaw (Independent Conservative), and Dietrich Wittel (Independent).

Conservative Dan Albas started things off. The Penticton council member and busi-nessman, who replaced Stockwell Day in the riding, said his platform for office was simple with three key points. “Number one, I will listen to the people and take their concerns to government. Number two, I will be accountable, which means returning emails, returning phone calls, and showing up at community events so I can get that critical feedback. And number three, to always remind those in government that they must show respect to the people they serve, you, the constituents.”

NDP David Finnis, who works for the Okanagan Regional Library’s Westbank branch, has previously served three terms on his hometown Summerland council, which he said is an invaluable asset for the position.

“I’ve had to work with people with a range of political philosophies and I think that is one of the key things that came from that experience, is the ability to work with oth-ers and stand up for what I believe in.”

He cited a lack of civility and respect in parliament. “This is why we are having this election, because this government was found by the Speaker of the House of Commons to be in contempt because they refused to provide budget information on how much the fighter jets were going to cost, and how much the prisons were going to cost. This is a government that refuses to talk to parliamentarians and to the people.”

Liberal John Kidder, a former mine labourer, said this is the most important election that this country has faced in 40 years. “This government has a profound disrespect for the fundamentals of our democracy. Not only the lack of reporting to parliament, but about a culture of secrecy, a culture of control, a culture that is completely opposed to the principals that built this country.”

Independent Conservative Sean Upshaw, the 50 year-old, Edmonton-born candi-date, now a West Kelowna resident, explained his Independent status.

“Many of you are aware of the fact that the reason I have to run as an independent, is because of a flawed nomination process that took place that didn’t allow all of the horses in the barn. Unfortunately this is all too common in the Conservative Party of Canada as we now see it.”

He added: “I am willing to stand up against these kinds of injustices, and bring con-servatism back to its roots, back to where it really comes from, and that is being a party

Okanagan-Coquihalla candidates speak out at All-Candidates Forum

of integrity, a party of honesty, a party that does what is right.”The youngest candidate, the Green Party’s Dan Bouchard, a lumber broker, said the

country is up against some very serious challenges in the 21st Century. “Our reputation as a champion of democracy and human rights is fading out. We’ve

been dubbed a “colossal fossil” for failing to engage the rest of the world in a meaning-ful response to climate change. Our youth are disengaged, many of our seniors and children are impoverished. Canadian household debt is rising and raises in income are not matching that, or the cost of inflation, or the rising cost of food and other staples. We are on the fast-track of destroying what is left of our middle class and we have a

Six candidates, all vying to represent the Okanagan-Coquihalla riding in the May 2 election, addressed the audience at an All-Candidates forum held at the Peachland Community Centre on April 19. From left to right are, Jean Saul, moderator, Sean Upshaw (Independent Conservative), Deitrich Wittel (Inde-pendent), Dan Albas (Conservative), David Finnis (NDP), Dan Bouchard (Green Party), and John Kidder (Liberal). Photo by Cindy Fortin.

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This is the original house built by the Topham family, who came to Peachland 100 years ago this year. There will be a celebration of that on Canada Day. The house was located south of the corner of Victoria and Minto Streets. Fred Topham was a stonemason and the early needs for that skill included chimneys and water cisterns. He also worked on the Kelowna Anglican church, erected the Peachland cenotaph, and was the mayor of Peachland in 1934 and 1935.

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The “Offi cial OppositionElection of 2011”

Dear Editor:

We think of Canada as a great democracy, but that is not the case. We are still more in a colonial mode. Probably in the early days, the west was regarded as the breadbasket with a small population and of no political signifi cance.

This however does not explain why Alberta, BC and Ontario now have much less “Say so” in parliament. The population of Alberta and BC combined is now bigger than the population of Quebec.

The population, according to Stats Canada: Alberta has a population of 37809 million and 28 seats in parliament. BC has 4,5310 million and 36 seats. To-gether that is 8,2591 million and 64 seats. Quebec, which has a population of 7,9074 has 75 seats.

This means BC needs 126,4 thousand voters for ev-ery seat. Alberta needs 132,8 thousand voters, more than any other province by several thousands for each seat. Quebec gets one for 105,4 thousand voters. If all things were equal, Albert would be entitled to 35 seats and BC to 42.

This discrepancy is ongoing. Mr. Harper tried to even the score when he became Prime Minister by add-ing seats in the parliament, but was voted down by the then Liberal dominated senate. It will need a change in the Constitution to change the rules. If we all vote for Mr. Harper, we might get a majority government so Mr. Harper can approach this issue again.

B. McNeill

Regarding the federal election…

Voters are heading to the polls on Monday, May 2nd, to choose their new federal leader. Or are they?

There is little doubt that our new leader will once again be our old leader, Stephen Harper. The ques-tion will be…will the Conservative Party of Canada achieve a majority government this time? It’s diffi cult to know. Like with the seventh game of the Canucks/Blackhawks series, I think it will be a nail biter right down to the very end. And if they do achieve a ma-jority, it will only be by the skin of their teeth.

The truth is…this election isn’t really about who will be the next captain of the country. That is about as certain as the sun rising on election morning. This elec-tion should actually be called the “Offi cial Opposition Election of 2011”. Because that is what it truly is.

In reality, this election is, for the most part, between the current Opposition Liberals and the NDP.

What? Our coalition buddies? Michael “Iggy” Ignatieff and Jack “Scrappy” Layton

may play nice in the legislature sandbox when agree-ing on their displeasure with Stephen Harper, but like all party leaders their fi rst priority lies with them-selves, with their party and their constituents.

It reminds me of two girlfriends, best friends, who get together to talk and plan, to diss their peers, smile and hug when greeting, and commiserate when times are tough. Then a handsome available boy comes along (the offi cial Opposition position), and suddenly the claws are out. All loyalties are dropped. (For the time being, anyway.) Something tells me they still have some coalition cards up their sleeves, no matter what the outcome of this election.

On election day I am far more interested to see if Layton can do it, than how well the Tories do. Will the recent NDP surge in the polls mean a bump in the seats? Can Layton climb that political ladder and get one rung closer to being the leader of the coun-try one day? (Either Layton, or whoever heads the federal NDP down the road.) He has certainly paid his dues.

The NDP has never formed a federal government. The outcome of this election will defi nitely be inter-esting.

And what happens if Ignatieff fails? He may fi nd himself with some free time to play golf with that oth-er guy…hmmm….who was it? Ah! Stephane Dion.

If advance polls are any indication, a high voter turnout is expected this time. Advance polling numbers in British Columbia increased by 84,500 voters this year over the last election in 2008. In the Okanagan-Coquihalla riding, advance polling num-bers are at 8,095 compared to 6,018 in 2008.

Either the people of this country are determined to make a statement, or a higher number than normal are going on vacation.

May 2nd will defi nitely be an interesting day, and I plan to be front and center at the polls when they open, and glued to the TV watching the results during the evening. (Unless there’s hockey on, of course.)

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To remember all mothersThe fi rst 36 mothers to come will receive a rose. Come and visit the Legion and bring your mother! A light lunch and tea will be served

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Dear Editor:

A big thank you to Harry Gough, Peachland Market-place IGA, Tracey Boorman, Remax Westside and The Gasthaus restaurant in Peachland for their generous donations for our recent hot dog sale on April 21st for the victims of the tsunami in Japan.

We raised over $2,000 in two hours. Over $15,000 has been raised and will be delivered to Japan on May 12th.

Sherry Mortensen, Coordinator, Keldon Electric hot dog sale

Hot dog sale raises $2000 for tsunami victims

The 60th anniversary of the Battle of KapyongDear Editor,

April marks the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Ka-pyong – one of the most signifi cant battles fought by the Canadians in the Korean War.

As a member of The War Amps Operation Legacy, a group of committed young people who are dedicated to preserving Canada’s military heritage, I would like to highlight this anniversary.

On April 24-25, 1951, the 2nd Battalion of Prin-cess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry engaged in the Battle of Kapyong. From their stand on Hill 677, the

Patricia’s managed to hold their positions and re-open the supply route despite tremendous odds and bitter fi ghting. The Canadian action at Kapyong stopped the Chinese advance in this sector of the front for the rest of the war and earned the battalion the US Presiden-tial Citation for valour.

Canada sent 26,791 soldiers to battle in Korea. More than 1,200 were seriously wounded and an-other 516 never came home. After the Korean Armi-stice Agreement was signed in 1953, the Canadians returned home amid little fanfare. There were no bands playing, and no parades. In fact, the Korean

War had very little impact on Canadians, except, of course, those who fought in it or who lost loved ones.

To mark this anniversary, The War Amps has re-released its documentary “Korea: Canada’s Forgot-ten War” to regular and specialty TV channels. Part of The War Amps Military Heritage Series, it is also available at a cost-recovery price of $12 by calling 1 800 250-3030 or visiting waramps.ca.

Jennah Stavroff, 26Operation Legacy Member, Victoria

Dear Editor:

Regarding a clean-up project that never was...well, cleaned up. I was in grade eight, and three other teens and I, as well as past council member Ernie Hurd, were set with the task to remove rusting old steel wires that were used to bind water pipes that fed from the old

dam. If I recall correctly it was about a month’s worth of work and after removing a 20-foot log, opening up the stream to spawning fi sh species, and two tons of polluting steel wire, I had thought we accomplished a great job.

To my displeasure, as I have been passing the spot over the years where the team hiked this wire to, it has not been removed. It’s been almost seven years now

Regarding the clean-up that was never cleaned upand I’m left wondering, if it was so important to clean up the natural beauty and health of our town, why is at least a quarter of the rusting metal still sitting under the tree where it was left so long ago?

Seeing as the job was for both the Sportsman Asso-ciation and the town of Peachland it is disappointing to say the least.

Brad Ginther,Peachland

(Editor’s note: the drop-off location which Brad Gin-ther refers is behind the elementary school at the base of Tabletop Mountain, about 500 metres from the gate, up the service road.)

Workers for the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastruc-ture scale the cliffs at the south end of Peachland as part of the rock slope stabilization pro-gram. Blasting of this and other sites from Drought Hill, south to Brent Road will take place May 3 until May 13. Travellers can expect some scheduled traffi c disruptions. Photo by Constance Roth

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Your Guide To Local Events & ActivitiesWednesday Wellness Circle - will present Karina Schrott from One Step Footcare, who will idscuss the topic “Love Your Feet!”

Friendship Tuesday - at the 50+ Activ-ity Centre Tues., Mar. 22. Blood pres-sure readings & massages at 1 pm followed by the movie “As Good as it Gets”, starring Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt at 1:30 pm. Everyone wel-come. Refreshments will be supplied.

Boxing - beginners boxing, both male and female is held Monday and

Wednesday at 4th Street Place at 6 pm. For more information call 250-767-9538.

Community Volunteer Income Tax Programs - at the Peachland Wellness Centre Mondays from 1 - 3 pm. This program is for those with an income of less that $30,000 with a simple tax situation. The program will run until April 18.

Peachland Literary (Writers) Club - if you are a writer who is intersted in joining a Peachland Literary (Writers)

Club in order to share and practice your writing skill contact Judy Wyper at wyper@telus.net or call Judy at 250-767-3002.

Peachland Fall Fair Committee - will hold its fi rst 2011 organization meet-ing Mar. 27 at 7 pm in the Community Centre. Everyone is welcome. They need volunteers and new ideas. Con-tact Wilma at 250-767-2218.

Peachland Half Marathon & Spring 10K - volunteers are needed on Sun-day, April 17. Info. 250-767-2133.

FEATURED EVENTS

MARCH 18Royal Canadian Legion - Fish & Chip Dinner 1730 hrs.

Waterfront Grill and Pizzeria - Live entertainment, info. 250-767-3255

50+ Activity Centre - Art Classes, 1 pm

Men’s Coffee Club PWC - 10 am

Would you like to feature your event in the Peachland View’s weekly Calendar of Events? Please call 250.767.7771 or email peachlandview@shaw.ca.

SATURDAY

MARCH 19Royal Canadian Legion - Eye Opener Steak N Eggs for $6.50, 10 am to 1 pmRoyal Canadian Legion - Meat Draw, 1500 hrs.

50+ Activity Centre - Carpet Bowling, 10 am

Royal Canadian Legion - Karaoke with Anita, 7:30

FRIDAY MONDAYMARCH 21

Wood Carving - 50+ Activity Centre, 7 pm

Royal Canadian Legion - Euchre, 7 pm

50+ Activity Centre - Tia Chi, 1:30 pm

Ladies Coffee - PWC, 10 am

WEDNESDAYMARCH 24

CO Model Railway Company Group - Peachland Museum, 7 pm

Caregiver Support Program - Peachland Wellness Centre, 1 pm

Peachland Baptist Church Gym Night - Kids from Kindergarten - Grade 6, Peachland Community Centre, 7 pm

Wellness Circle, - PWC, 10 am

Royal Canadian Legion, Liver & Onions Dinner

Chess - 50+ Activity Centre, 1 pm

Wellness Circle - PWC, 10 am

Yoga - 50+ Activity Centre 1:30 pm

SUNDAY

MONDAY

MARCH 20Jerry Dober Sunday Breakfast - Peachland Wellness Centre, 8 - 11 am, for $ 5.75, info. 250-767-0141

MARCH 21Take Off Pounds Sensibly - 50+ Activity Centre, 9:30 am, info. 1-800-932-8677 or Doreen at 250-767-2132Peachland Quilters 50+ Activity Centre, 1 - 4 pm

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

MARCH 22Carpet Bowling - 50+ Activity Centre, 10 am

Peachland Bridge Club - 50+ Activity Centre, 7 pm, info. 250-767-6407

AA at Noon - 50+ Activity Centre, noon

Royal Canadian Legion - Darts, 7 pm

Tai Chi - PWC, 6 pm

Computer Literacy - PWC, 10 am

Sunshine Singers - PWC, 1:30 pm

MARCH 23Westside Toastmasters - Lakeview Heights Community Center, West Kelowna, 7 - 9 pm

Royal Canadian Legion - Executive Meeting, 7:30 pm

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

THURSDAY

MARCH 25Line Dancing - 50+ Activity Centre, 9 am

Bereavement Support Group - PWC, 10 am

Iron & Silk Exercise - 50+ Activity Centre, 11 am

Bingo - 50+ Activity Centre, 6:45 pm

AA at Noon - 50+ Activity Centre, noon

Tai Chi - PWC, 9:30 am

Girls Club - Peachland Baptist Church, 7 pm

Royal Canadian Legion- Pasta Dinner

Peachland Sowers & Growers - The Little Schoolhouse, 7 pm

Your Guide To Local Events & ActivitiesFriday, April 29 - Movie Night - At Peachland Baptist Church, at 7pm“God of Wonders” a visually stunning pre-sentation of God’s creation. There is no charge. For more information con-tact Pastor John at 250-767-9232.

Saturday, April 30 - Bat Presentation - Tanya Luszcz will give an informative presentation at the Little Schoolhouse regarding bats at 7pm. Following the presentation they will walk over to the old primary school and hopefully welcome back our resident bats. This event is sponsored by the Central Okanagan Naturalists’ Club as part of their Sunfl ower Festival. For more info. or for tickets call 250-878-0529.

Saturday, April 30 - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 69 - Will have the Vic Ukrainitz Dance Band performing at 1930 hours.

Sunday, May 01 - Peachland Riding Club - Will be hosting a “Fuzzy Fun Day” starting at 9am. Horse riders and spectators welcome. In the morning there will be fun horse events and lat-er in the day speed events. The club is located at 5380 Princeton Ave. (across from the Public Works Yard). For more information visit their website at www.peachlandridingclub.com.

Wednesday, May 4 - Peachland Well-ness Centre - Wellness Circle will fea-ture Heather Johanson speaking on The Power of Carry-on Baggage...The Secrets to Smart Packing for Travel.

Wednesday, May 4 - Peachland Com-munity Arts Council AGM - Everyone interested in the arts is invited to the PCAC AGM at 7pm in the banquet room of the Peachland Community Centre. Let us know how we are doing and what you would like to see in our community.

Thursday, May 5 - 50+ Activity Centre - The Greater Victoria Police Chorus will be performing in concert at 7pm. For more information call 250-767-9133 or email 50plus@telus.net.

Thursday to Sunday, May 5 to 8 - Peachland Players - Presents “The Ef-fect of Gamma Rays on Man-In-The-Moon Marigolds” May 5, 6 & 7 at 8pm and May 7 & 8 at 2pm at 4th Street Place. Tickets available at Peachland Pharmacy or at the door.

Saturday, May 7 - Village Potter’s Guild - Presents their 14th Annual Pots ‘n Petals Sale between 9am and 2pm. Visit the Little School House at 1898 Brandon Lane in beautiful downtown

Peachland. Come for tea, coffee and homemade pies and, of course, our pottery.

Sunday, May 8 - Royal Canadian Le-gion Branch 69 - Will be hosting a Mother’s Day Tea from 2 to 4pm at the Legion. It is to remember all mothers. The fi rst 36 mothers to come will re-ceive a rose. A light lunch and tea will be served.

Sunday, May 8 - Peachland Wellness Centre Teen Volunteers - In partner-ship with the Rotary Club of Peach-land will be hosting a Walk For Polio at 2:30pm from Heritage Park to the Bliss and back along Beach Avenue. Registration is by donation at the Ro-tary Pavilion in Heritage Park. “Walk for Polio T-shirts” will be available for donations of $10 or more. Barbecued hot dogs will be served by Rotarians for a donation to the Walk for Polio.

FEATURED EVENTS

Would you like to feature your event in the Peachland View’s weekly Calendar of Events? Please call 250.767.7771 or email peachlandview@shaw.ca.

ONGOING EVENTSFriday, April 29 - Waterfront Grill & Pizzeria - Live entertainment; PWC - Men’s Coffee Club - 10am

Saturday, April 30 - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 69 - Meat Draw - 1500 hrs & Special Draw for $100 - 1700 hrs; 50+ Activity Centre - Carpet Bowling, 10am

Sunday, May 01 - PWC - Jerry Dober Sunday Breakfast - 8am

Monday, May 02 - 50+ Activity Centre - Take Pounds Off Sensibly - 9:30am, Tai Chi - Noon & Wood Carving - 7pm; Peachland Quilters - 50+ Activity Cen-tre - 1:15pm; PWC - Ladies’s Coffee

Club, 10am; Royal Canadian Legion - Euchre, 7pm

Tuesday, May 03 -Lions Den Meeting - Community Policing Station, 7pm; 50+ Activity Centre - Peachland Bridge Club, 7pm, Carpet Bowling, 10am & AA at Noon; PWC - Tai Chi, 6pm Com-puter Literacy, 10am & Photography Classes, 10am; Royal Canadian Legion - Darts, 7pm

Wednesday, May 04 - 50+ Activity Centre - Chess, 1:15pm, Yoga, 1:30pm; PWC - Wellness Circle, 10am & Care-giver Support Program, 1pm; CO Mod-el Railway Company Group - Peachland Museum, 7pm; Westside Toastmas-

ters - Lakeview Heights Community Centre, West Kelowna, 7pm; Peachland Baptist Church Gym Night - Kids from Kindergarten - Grade 6, Peachland Community Centre, 7 pm

Thursday, May 05 - Peachland Baptist Church - Girls Club, 7pm; Yoga, PWC - Bereavement Support Group, 10am; 50+ Activity Centre - Iron & Silk Exer-cise, 11am;

Boxing - Beginners boxing, both male and female is held Monday and Wednesday at 4th Street Place at 6 pm. For more information call 250-767-9538.

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WALK FOR POLIO2:30 pm Sunday, May 1st

Registration by donation at theROTARY PAVILLION in Heritage Park

Come and support the Peachland Wellness Centre’s Teen Volunteers in partnership with the Rotary Club of Peachland as they walk from Heritage Park to Bliss and back along Beach Avenue in support of POLIO.

• Free “Walk for Polio T-Shirt” for Donations of $10 or more. • Barbequed Hot Dogs will be served by Rotarians

for a donation to the Walk for Polio.• All funds raised will be donated to Rotary International

and their program to eradicate polio in third world countries.

That’s right – by age 50, women are making screening mammograms part of their regular health routine – once every two years.

Women ages 40-79 can book at the BC Cancer Agency’s Screening Mammography mobile service coming to:

Peachland: May 7-9, 2011

Call 1-800-663-9203 (toll-free) to book.

Visit www.smpbc.ca for more information.

DRINKING WATER WEEK OPEN HOUSE AND WATER INTAKE TOUR

The District of Peachland would like to invite residents to tour the water intake to gain a better understanding of the treatment process and how the water system works.

WHERE: Deep Creek Intake. Drive up Princeton Avenue to Pierce Street and turn left and follow the signs. WHEN: Wednesday May 4th, and Thursday May 5th. 1 pm to 3 pm WHY: To celebrate Drinking Water WeekYOU WILL SEE: How the water is brought to the settling ponds before it enters the distribution system; The water testing process; How the chlorination is put into the water; Poster Boards and information showing the future water treatment plant and reservoir .

The Taneda Karate Dojo hosted its 10th annual Friendship Tournament in Penticton on April 16 and 17. Athletes represented Burnaby, Prince George, Fort St. John, Chetwynd, Hudson’s Hope, Penticton, Peach-land, Summerland, West Kelowna and Kelowna. The Taneda Friendship Tournament offers athletes an opportunity to train and compete with others who study Chito-Ryu Karate. There were a variety of talented athletes competing aged fi ve years to 60+ years. Some of the athletes were national and world champions of Chito-Ryu Karate.

Pictured above, the boys won gold in Team Kata. From left to right are: Jake Semeniuk, age 9, Jasper Looman, 12, and Brett Michaud, 12. Brett is a Peachland resident, who also won silver in the individual kata and kumite. Photo by Darcy Jong

By Bill Barisoff, MLA

In a few days, Canadians across the country will be going to the polls to elect the next Government of Canada. I believe we would all be remiss if we did not refl ect on the tragic loss of life in countries such as Egypt, Libya and more recently Syria, as citizens in those regions have experi-enced solely in the pursuit of democracy.

Elections at all levels in most every region in Can-ada are often increasingly being decided by a smaller and smaller margin of vot-ers. Locally we have many candidates who, like candi-dates elsewhere, have put their lives and careers on hold to stand for public of-fi ce. I am hopeful that in this election citizens decide to become involved in the democratic process and cast a vote on May 2nd.

Aside from the upcoming Federal elec-tion, this year will also see local govern-ment municipal elections being held in November. As many of you may recall, (and in fact I know some of you even ac-tively participated in the process) local elections were reviewed as part of the www.localelectionstaskforce.gov.bc.ca. A series of recommendations ultimately resulted and while it was hoped that these changes would be incorporated into the 2011 elections, it has now been announced that these changes will be implemented in 2014 instead.

On Wednesday of this week, the BC

Legislature will again resume sitting in Victoria. I have received a number of questions regarding the status in the house of Premier Christy Clark who is not currently an elected member of the Legislative Assembly. As a former member of the Legislature, Premier Clark is welcome in the house as a guest, however only elected members

of the assembly can take their designated seats with-in the house and participate in Parliamentary debate. On a related theme this will be an exciting week in Victoria as both newly elected lead-ers of Government and the Opposition will be in Victo-ria as the session resumes.

On a local note I would like to pass on belated best wishes that everyone en-joyed the Easter long week-end and hopefully had a

chance to spend time with family and friends. Finally this week I would like to recognize Westbench area resident Lisa McDonald, who I am told for sev-eral years now has organized a potluck Easter egg hunt for children within the community. It is always refreshing to hear about people who give so gener-ously of their time for the benefi t of others, and in particular children. I would also like to remind parents of the upcoming Rotary International Okanagan Children’s Festival happen-ing one month from this week on May 26-28. Thanks again to Rotary and the many hard working volunteers and sponsors of this great event.

Refl ect on the pursuit of democracy at election time

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Annual Plant SaleSat., May 7 at 9 am

Location: St. Margaret’s Church Ground, at the end of 4th Street

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• Bake Table• Yard Sale

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By Darlene Hartford

Go Batty in Peachland is one of 90 events of the 14th Annual Meadowlark Festival. On Thursday, May 19 participate in an interactive slide show, kids’ games, and bat displays at Peachland Community Cen-tre. Don’t miss the unveiling of Peachland bats in the Primary School viewed via newly installed cameras in The Roost. Experience an inside view to the habitat and behavior of possibly the largest Yuma Bat colony in B.C. Bat biologist Tanya Luszcz will dispel some of the common myths of bats and discuss conservation is-sues of bats in Peachland. At 9 pm Tanya will lead the audience outside to watch the bats exit from the Old Primary School for a night of foraging on insects.

Tickets are $10 per adult; one child is free with every adult. Tickets can be booked online at www.meadow-larkfestival.bc.ca. The cost of tickets for Meadowlark Festival events go towards conservation programs for wildlife in the South Okanagan and Similkameen Val-leys. Go Batty in Peachland is from 7:30 to 9:30 pm.

This Saturday, April 30, Peachland bats will also be the centre of attention at the Central Okanagan Natu-ralists Club Sunfl ower Festival. The full day event in-cludes an evening information session at Peachland Little Schoolhouse on Brandon Lane, from 7 to 8 pm. The cost is $5 per person, and is limited to 50 people.

Peachland Bats t-shirts and guano will be on sale at the Meadowlark Festival, Peachland World of Wheels, Heritage Day and at the Visitor Information Centre. These are great souvenirs for family and friends. The 1 kg bucket of guano is the perfect gift for avid gardeners looking for green leafy foliage on their indoor and out-door plants. Guano is available at $14.95 and T-shirts range from $15 to $20.

Peachland Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting is Monday, May 16 at Gasthaus on the Lake Restaurant. Peachland businessman Steve Allison will speak on Peachland Downtown Redevelopment and the Chirette Design Process. Steve was Business Per-son of the Year 2009 and his company, TNI Network Inc., was chosen Business of the Year 2010. The elec-tion of the 2011-2012 Board of Directors, Peachland Chamber of Commerce, will take place at this event. Please reserve dinner tickets at peachlandchamber@shawcable.com or phone 250.767.2455.

Don’t miss the biggest event in Peachland, Peach-land World of Wheels Show & Shine Sunday, May 22. Up to 500 vintage cars will be on display on Beach Avenue lakefront and walkway. Vintage boats will also be on show at the day marina. Restaurants, boutiques and vendors will offer car show specials at Cousins Park as well as downtown.

Then return to Beach Avenue on Monday, May 23 for the ribbon cutting ceremony of Centennial Walk-way. Entertainment will be provided on the wharf at Beach and 13th Street, across from Bliss Bakery, and Heritage Park downtown. Watch for lunch and dinner specials at all eateries in celebration of Heritage Day.

Kelsey Chmilar will continue at the Visitor In-formation Centre as a successful candidate for the Youth Skills B.C. Workplace Pilot Program. Funding through Canada - British Columbia Labour Market offers $2000 as an hiring incentive. Youths must be between the ages of 15 and 29. Employers can also take advantage of $1000. training fund to pur-chase training for the new employee. Contact Andrea Lindal, Marketing Coordinator, for more information or www.bowmanemployment.com/ysbc/, or phone 1.877.866.3100.

Go batty in Peachland at the Meadowlark Festival

By Cindy Fortin

BC Hydro has announced they will begin performing upgrades on the elec-trical system that supplies Peachland as early as this week. The $2.5 million upgrade will provide a second distribution feeder line from the Westbank sub-station, in the hope of providing better service.

“There are essentially two things that we want to address here,” said Gene Bry-ant of BC Hydro at last Tuesday’s Committee of the Whole meeting of council. “One is declining reliability. I don’t have to tell you that the last couple of years have been pretty hard on Peachland from the reliability point of view, due to forest fi res, motor vehicle accident, things like that. The second point is the need for some more electricity to look after your growth.”

Currently Peachland only has a single distribution feeder coming from the Westbank substation, providing only one source of power, and it will soon reach its capacity.

“Essentially, if anything happens upstream of Peachland, downstream gets affected. You are at the very southern end of BC Hydro’s electrical service,” explained Bryant.

Hydro crews plan to follow the old pole line, which mostly parallels Highway 97, rerouting only the areas that are further back and inaccessible by road. In the past the rugged terrain has led to longer outages as crews must backpack their equipment into those areas.

In order to make more room for the second 25,000-volt distribution line, ex-isting 45 ft. tall poles will be replaced with taller 60 ft. ones. However they will have an improved appearance, with the lines condensed at the top of the pole to make it look a bit cleaner.

There has already been some minor pruning and vegetation removal, but BC Hydro is providing the District with a $2000 grant to help mitigate some of the impact, so that the municipality can replant some trees and other vegetation.

There shouldn’t be too much disruption to traffi c or power during this work, said Bryant.

“With the construction there will be a little bit of noise and traffi c delays, and the possibility of some short power outages. But this work is mostly done hot. We can’t exactly turn it all off to do this work.”

The project will start at the West Kelowna end and gradually move south. BC Hydro expects it to be complete by October of 2011.

BC Hydro upgrades to begin this week

Even the President of the Peachland Chamber of Commerce has to get his hands dirty from time to time. Rob Campbell helped shovel bat guano into buckets to sell at the Business2Consumer Expo that took place earlier this month. Photo by Darlene Hartford

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NOTICE: PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING & OPEN HOUSE Saturday April 30, 2011 from 1:00-5:00pm

You are invited to a Public Information Meeting (PIM) hosted by New Monaco Enterprise Corp. and its professional consulting team, to present a proposed development, located on 125 acres of land at the northeast boundary of the District of Peachland. An Area Structure Plan application was submitted to the District of Peachland on January 25, 2011 for the properties located at 3599 Highway 97. The proposed Area Structure Plan will require Council approval prior to development occurring on the site. This Public Information Meeting will present the New Monaco Area Structure Plan application for a proposed mixed-use development. Options for architectural form, character, streetscapes, views and height being considered will be presented. The PIM will be an open house, and the community is invited to drop-in anytime from 1:00-5:00pm. Public Information Meeting: • Date: Saturday April 30, 2011 • Time: Open House 1:00-5:00 pm • Location: Peachland Community Centre – Banquet Room

4450 6th Street, Peachland

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PLEASE NOTE: The meeting is being held by New Monaco in compliance with District of Peachland policy and the requirements of the Local Government Act. This is not a Public Hearing. If you would like more information, contact Mary Lapointe, 250-767-9000 or mary.lapointe@newmonaco.ca or bring your questions and comments to the meeting.

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New Monaco Please join New Monaco Enterprise Corp. for a community-wide open house, where we will display concept plans for the 125 acre property located on the northeast boundary of Peachland at 3599 Highway 97. The proposed development is named New Monaco.

This is the 4th Public open house. We would like to update you on our Area Structure Plan application submission, and request community input on desired directions for architectural form, character, streetscapes, views and height.

New Monaco and its project team will be happy to discuss the plans, answer questions about the proposal, and explain the community and District of Peachland review processes for this exciting project.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Date: Saturday April 30th, 2011 Time: 1:00 to 5:00 PM Place: Peachland Community Centre

4450 6th Street, Peachland

For more information, please contact Mary Lapointe of New MonacoTel: 250-767-9000 or mary.lapointe@newmonaco.ca.

4th PUBLIC OPEN HOUSENew Monaco

Please join New Monaco Enterprise Corp. for a community-wide open house, where we will display concept plans for the 125 acre property located on the northeast boundary of Peachland at 3599 Highway 97. The proposed development is named New Monaco.

This is the 4th Public open house. We would like to update you on our Area Structure Plan application submission, and request community input on desired directions for architectural form, character, streetscapes, views and height.

New Monaco and its project team will be happy to discuss the plans, answer questions about the proposal, and explain the community and District of Peachland review processes for this exciting project.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Date: Saturday April 30th, 2011Time: 1:00 to 5:00 PMPlace: Peachland Community Centre 4450 6th Street, Peachland

For more information, please contact Mary Lapointe of New MonacoTel: 250-767-9000 or mary.lapointe@newmonaco.ca.

Northwest Territory Ice Pilots training visible along Highway 97.

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.

Peachland through Tania’s Eyes

Eldon Kerbes of the Peachland Lions, second from left, presented local representatives of the Canadian Cancer Society with a special cheque for $250 on April 27, which was the offi cial "Daffodil Day" for the Cancer Society. The money will go toward making sure each student at Peachland Elementary School receives a daffodil pin. At left, is Jean Saul, third from left is Shelagh Sarsons, and Linda Sarsons is on the right. Photo by Cindy Fortin

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Travel Advisory UpdateTemporary Closure on Highway 97 near Westbank

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure would like to advise the public of a planned temporary road closure on Highway 97 at Drought Road Bluff and Brent Road, south of Seclusion Bay Road near Westbank.

The highway will be closed in both directions Tuesday, May 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to accommodate blasting as part of a rock slope stabilization project.

Travellers are also reminded to expect ongoing traffi c pattern changes and minor delays up to 20 minutes in length from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday to Friday until May 13.

Please allow extra time, exercise caution, and obey all fl ag persons and traffi c control signs through the project site.

Your patience during this work is appreciated.

For project updates please visit the DriveBC website atwww.drivebc.ca or call the Okanagan Shuswap District

offi ce at 250 712-3660.

MoTI Ad #816B - Highway 97 Travel Advisory Update

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ElEctrical improvEmEnts on Hwy #97 – GlEnrosa to coquiHalla

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BC Hydro is investing in the community and will be improving local electrical infrastructure in the West Kelowna area between the Glenrosa interchange and the Coquihalla interchange along Hwy #97.

The majority of this significant improvement project will be completed prior to the end of May 2011.

As the electrical system is mostly located close to Hwy #97 you can expect to see significant activity on and adjacent to Hwy #97 between the Glenrosa and Coquihalla interchanges. Both daytime and evening work is expected.

Lane closures and reduced speed limits are anticipated throughout construction.

Please reduce speed, drive safely and obey all traffic control personnel.

For 50 years, BC Hydro has been providing clean, reliable electricity to our customers. Today we are planning for the next 50 years by investing in new projects, upgrading existing facilities and working with our customers to conserve energy through Power Smart.

Learn more at bchydro.com/regeneration50

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Council HighlightsRegular Council Meeting for April 26, 20112010 Financial Statements

Council approved the 2010 Audited Financial State-ments as prepared by the municipal auditor Grant Thornton.

2011 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1986, 2011Council gave fi nal reconsideration and adopted the

2011 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1986, 2011. The 2011 Financial Plan can be viewed on the municipal website at www.peachland.ca or at the municipal offi ce.

2011 Tax Rates & Parcel Tax Bylaws Council gave fi rst, second and third reading to the

2011 Tax Rates Bylaw No.1987, 2011 as well as Parcel

Tax Bylaws for 2011.

2011 General Election Appointments Council appointed Polly Palmer as the Chief Election

Offi cer and Erin Boyes as the Deputy Chief Election Offi -cer for the November 19, 2011 General Local Elections.

OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1976, 2011Council gave third reading to OCP Amendment By-

law No. 1976, 2011, which will include the Sustainable Downtown Peachland Plan in the OCP.

Mayors Task Force on Climate Change Council appointed fi ve volunteer community mem-

bers and one Council member to serve on the Mayors Task Force on Climate Change. This committee will be responsible for working collaboratively to engage in ac-tions and programs which will help to meet the District’s Green House Gas reduction targets as identifi ed in the Offi cial Community Plan.

Capacity Building and Integrated Sustainability Planning Projects

Council passed a resolution in support of the Capac-ity Building and Integrated Sustainable Planning Proj-ects under the Tax Agreement General Strategic Priorities Fund and Innovation Fund so that the Peachland Re-newable Energy Opportunities Study can be completed.

partisan political discourse that is ineffective, and I feel that we could be so much better than that.”

Dr. Dietrich Wittel, of Penticton, who also became an Independent candidate when he felt shut out of the selection process to replace Stockwell Day, said he is not a career politician. He has not put up election signs and doesn’t believe in door knocking and hand shaking. He trained in Germany 40 years ago, came to Canada because he liked the wilderness, and currently practices alternative medicine.

“I think this election is a big waste of money, unless it is about change and the future of the country. Our water, our resources, our energy and our lands are rapidly being taken over by foreign countries in Asia and multi-national corporations. I want to prevent that by enabling young people to get better education at less cost. I call that “Edu-care”.”

At times Wittel appeared to think he was at an All-Candidates Forum on the Com-edy Network. When candidates were questioned about the disintegration of the middle class, he responded: “The sort of thing I’d like to do for the middle class…I’d like to see cheaper beer, like in Germany.”

On the same question, Bouchard responded: “I would like to support our middle class and our small business with the infrastructure necessary to be competitive in the 21st century. We need knowledge and creative-based economies. Theses are industries of smarts, these are middle class jobs.”

Said Upshaw: “One of the things that the middle class struggle with is being able to

make their money go as far as it needs to go. The Conservative Party of Canada has allowed income-splitting for families with children under 18 years-old, up to $50,000. What that does it puts $1,300 a year in their pocket, for over 1.8 million individuals in Canada.”

Kidder replied: “The increasing gap between the rich people and the poor people is getting bigger and bigger every day, and the middle class is shrinking. It is not the way to build a country. Tax credits for small business, new approaches to Canada pension plan, new approaches to people whose incomes are lost when their companies are go-ing bankrupt, we should have those things covered by government.”

Finnis would like to see tax breaks to large corporations end. “We want to get rid of that tax break that goes to large corporations that are doing extremely well and put that money into reserve funds. They’re not actually investing in jobs anymore. We want to give that tax break to small business. Because it is the small business people who create the jobs, and in that we can have meaningful work.”

Albas was last to reply: “I’d like to remind everyone here that government is a re-sponsibility, not a benefi t program. We saw the GST go from seven per cent, down to six and to fi ve. That’s something we did, that’s money back in your pocket. We’ve already had a tax free savings account that’s $5,000 that’s tax-free. We want to bring it to $10,000.”

Affordable housing, poverty, education and climate change were also addressed by the various candidates, as was the infamous long gun registry.

The forum then wrapped up each candidate reiterating their platforms. The election will be held at the Peachland Community Centre this Monday, May 2nd. Polling sta-tions will be open from 7 am to 7 pm.

Okanagan-Coquihalla candidates speak out at All-Candidates ForumContinued from Page 3...

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Shepherd’s Pie

Food For the“A Leap of Faith?”`

Don’t Worry, Be HappyBy Pastor John Rankin,Peachland Baptist Church

4th Street & Brandon Ave

767-3131www.stmargaretspeachland.org

Sunday, May 1, 2011

“Aged Like Good Cheese”

Pastor Derrick Hamre,

Lead Pastor

Peachland Campus 11:00 am - Worship Service

at Peachland Elementary School (with Kids Church)

2600 Hebert Road, West Kelowna250.768.7638 emmanuelnet.ca

Peachland United Church

4421 4th Street

767-2206“Let Us Worship Together”

A Friendly Welcome Awaits You At...

PeachlandBaptist Church

Office Hours - Tue, Wed, Thur9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Hall rental contact Doreen767-2132

Sunday MorningService

10:00 amRev. Elaine Diggle

Children & Adult SundaySchool 9:45 amChurch Servies

11:00 amChildren Church During Service

Pastor: John Rankin

Join Us For: Good MusicBible MessagesGreat Fellowship

www.peachlandbaptist.com4204 Lake Avenue767-9232

CentennialCelebration

ComingSept. 2-4, 2011

Sunday Worship10:00 am

Morning PrayerTuesdays - 9:30 am

Office Hours 9:30 - 11:30 amMonday to Friday

Rector CanonSue Mayoss-Hurd

Interm Priest, Rev. Canon Jim Kiddell

St. Margaret’sAnglican

Episcopal Church

Peachland’s Health ProfessionalsDentists

Dr. Don MacRaeDr. Phil KachanoskiDr. Karl OppenheimDr. Peter CormillotDr. Jeff Krawchuk

PharmacyWes Bedford, B.ScGeoff Davis, B.Sc

Garnet Lloyd, B.Sc

Massage TherapistElisa Messer,

RMT

Beach AveMedical Clinic

Walk-InDr. John Brinkerhoff

Dr. Paven Chetty Call for Bookings:

250-767-3432Peachland

Dental CentrePeachland Pharmacy

Function Massage Therapy

767-6411 767-2611 767-2999

OpenMon-Fri

9am to 5pmClosed

Weekends

When I was growing up in Vancouver we didn’t have much to worry about, even though we were quite poor. We often had no vehicle, and so we walked nearly ev-erywhere we went.

We only took the bus when we were traveling a great distance. When I was about 11 years-old I got my fi rst bike, that was really bits and pieces from other bikes all put together. One pair of runners had to last the whole year and if they didn’t, then some cardboard was put inside them to conceal the holes. That didn’t really keep the wetness out though, and my socks were often damp. That didn’t matter much, for I just hung them up when I got home.

Food was plain, but nutritious, and our recreation was whatever games we created for ourselves. The beau-tiful thing about all of this was that we didn’t worry about not having enough or having to keep up with the “Joneses.”

In fact, most people were like us. Consumerism had not yet taken hold of people...and Sunday was a day for church and for family. Stores were actually closed. The black and white TV didn’t tempt people into hours of mindless entertainment, and shows like “Leave it to Beaver”, “Lassie”, and “Andy of Mayberry”, resembled the lifestyles of the people at that time.

Perhaps there was stress back then, but I didn’t see it. On the other hand, it is epidemic today. There are so many on the treadmill of life, trying to gain more and yet getting further and further into debt. Personal debt for many Canadians is at an historic level and many are struggling just to make ends meet. No wonder there is so much stress, which can lead to all kinds of illnesses, including strokes and irritable bowel syndrome.

There was a song written in 1988 by Bobby McFer-rin called “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”, but the song never explains how to be happy. Thank goodness, the Bible does. I think it is high time for many of us to re-evaluate things. Matthew 6:24 says, “No one can serve two mas-ters. Either he will hate the one, and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”

The pursuit of material gain can easily enslave and become a master. In fact the love of money, and what it can buy is the root of all kinds of evil. Individuals have done horrible things to obtain it, and to keep it, and in spending it. It’s not the money itself that is the problem;

it can be used for many good things. Rather, it is the love of it and the pursuit of it that consumes the heart and soul. And there are very, very few that can handle it well.

No one can serve two masters, and certainly not when it comes to God and money. We cannot love both. To some, their belly is that master. To others, it is their glo-ry and praise from other people. God says, “Be content with what you have.” But money says, “Get more and more.” God says, “Be honest in all your dealings.” But money says, “Do whatever it takes if you can gain by it.” God says, “Be charitable and give to others.” But money says, “Hold onto everything you have, don’t lose anything.” God says, “Don’t worry about anything.” But money says, “Worry about everything.” No wonder you cannot serve both!

Do you really want peace and joy and happiness? Then trust in God and not in yourself, or your money in whatever form that may be. Matthew 6:25 says, “Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more

important and the body more important than clothes?”Somehow, some people have lost their way, and fo-

cused more on the stuff, the gifts, than the giver of the gifts. They worry and plan about things years in ad-vance, when they don’t even know if they will be around tomorrow. What a waste of time that would be. And besides, no one is going to take any of that stuff with them when they die. There is more to life than food and clothes and possessions. What about our souls?…and our relationship to God? And what about our treasures in heaven? These are things that will not fade away.

Those who seek the grace and comfort of God have nothing to worry about. Their primary concern is for their soul, and they know that God will supply all of their needs. For if He provides for the birds, then how much more will He provide for them? If He clothes the lilies with more beauty and splendor than the fi nest gar-ments that we wear, then we ought to be satisfi ed with whatever clothing we have. Our food will pass through our bodies, the clothing will disintegrate, our bodies will decay and die, but our souls will last forever.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS LOST AND FOUND

PERSONAL

SERVICESSERVICES SERVICES

SERVICES

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NOTICE OF

Public InformationMeeting

Notice is hereby given that 0703008 B.C. Ltd. will hold a public information meeting to present information regarding a new motel development being proposed for the property located at 6633 Highway 97 South, Peachland, B.C. Legal description: Lot B, D.L. 221, O.D.Y.D., Plan 25185. (Formerly Known as “Peachland Lakeshore Inn.”

The meeting will be held Tuesday, May 17, 2011 from 3p.m. to 6p.m. at the Peachland Community Center Banquet Hall at 4450-6th Street, Peachland, B.C.

Having a garage sale? Get your ad in thePeachland View250-767-7771

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Meets Monday at 7pm

(closed meeting) and Friday at 8pm

(open meeting).

Call 763-5555 for more info.

Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship

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 Pan-kratz at 250-878-5768

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Cleaning Services Cabins to Castles - Great

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Cleaning ServicesEavestrough Cleaningand specialized roof repairs of concrete roof tiles, shakes and

shingles. 35 years experience on sloped roofs.

Insured Call Todd Smith 250-767-6603

Garage SaleONE week to go ‘til the GARGANTUAN CHARITY

EVENT & YARD SALE - Donations gratefully accepted

until then. Linda Longbotham 4445 - 6th St. 250-767-6476 or 250-718-3878

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

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 equiped with wheeel 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.

Garage Sale3930 Dryden Road

Saturday, April 30 - 8:00 amTools, tools, tools, carpentry,

mechanical, yard, leather aprons, pouches, misc. screws, nails, etc. Craft supplies, household items, water cooler, under sink reverse

osmosis system and many other items.

House to ShareNice house to share in Peachland, dog okay, non-smoking. 250-718-3633

Garage SaleSaturday, April 30

8 am to NoonMiscelleanous Items

4204 6th Avenue, Peachland

LostCell phone lost on Easter Sunday at Turner Park. If found please call Kathy at 250-768-9630

FOR SALEQueen size brass bed with boxspring

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Peachland Community Arts Council

AGMWed. May 4 at 7 pm.

in the Banquet Room of the Peachland Community Centre

Village Potter’s Guild presents

The 14th. Annual Pots ‘n Petals Sale

May 7th. between 9:00 AM. and 2:00 PM.

Visit the Little School House at 1898 Brandon Lane (off 4th. St.) in beautiful , downtown Peachland. Come for tea, coff ee and

homemade pies and, of course, our pottery!

Licensed Property Management Services

“Serving Peachland and the Westside”

• Placement of tenant • Full monthly management • Regular inspections for your peace of mind • Home Watch

Call Today for your complimentary market evaluation!Debra (RPM): 250-718-0511

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MacDonald Realty Property Management5842 C Beach Ave. Peachland, BC V0H 1X7

Peachland United Church

BARGAIN BIN SALE

• Good clean clothing• Household items

We accept donations on days that we are open.

Please do not drop off any donations while we are closed.

OPEN THURS. - SAT. 9:30 - 3 PM

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Peachland Service Directory

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Westside Curb Appeal Inc.renovation & remodeling

Located in Peachland!

Specializing in framing, window & door install, decks and vinyl decking!

Call for your FREE estimate!

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(250) 767-29994054 San Clemente Avenue, Peachland, BC, V0H 1X6

Therapeutic Massage • Gift Certifi cates Available • Relaxation Massage

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GET INSPIRED!Advanced cut & colouring techniques at affordable prices!SPECIALIZING IN COLOUR & CUTTING

HEAThERPeachland Stylist & Colourist

Located in The Headgardener Salon, Heritage Mall, 5878 Beach Avenue

250-863-2984

Karen’s PlaceHair and Body Works

250-767-0276

We are open Monday to Saturday & Thursday

evenings by appointment.

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Correction, the telephone number listed in the white pages of the Peachland Telephone Directory should be

250-767-0276, Fax 250-767-0168

• Quality Interior & Exterior Painting •Repaints • Reasonable Rates

• Residential & Commercial

CleaningLocal Peachland Women Offering:

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• Roofing • New • Re-Roofs • Repairs

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Jeff Webster250-212-0781

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Around PeachlandAround Peachland

Chris Passmore started her tomato seeds three weeks too early this year, and found herself repotting 350 tomato plants that had grown too big for their cell packs. Her little greenhouse is fi lling up fast. Hopefully, the weather will cooperate soon and she can get those plants in the ground. Wow! What a gardener! Photo by Chris Passmore

This little spring baby and his buddy enjoyed the tall grasses up Prince-ton, near Elliot Road. He was a little unsure of the human photographer. Photo by Cindy Fortin

As part of April’s Community Clean-Up, West-side Curb Appeal joined in to clean up both sides of Highway 97, from Trepanier Bench Road to the little bridge.

Left: Six year-old Mya Krahn donned blue gloves to help in the clean-up effort.

Centre: Peter Caruso, left, and 10 year-old Kanaan Krahn, in a team effort.

Above: Kanann, Mya, Peter, and Denise Krahn (taking photo) managed to collect four large garbage bags full of discarded refuse -- made up, in large part, by a lot of glass, cigarette butts, and fast food wrappers. Great job guys! Photos by Denise Krahn

Janice Haranchuk gave a hearty hug to the Easter Bunny, who visited with eggs at Turner Park, during the Slo Pitch game last Sunday.

The Peachland Fire & Rescue team congratulate the victorious Gasthaus players.

Devin Smith, right, of the winning Slo Pitch team, received a birthday cake from his team, presented to him by Debbie Chesney. Photos by Richard Smith

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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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4048 San Clemente AvenueCompletely Renovated! Awesome deal for this 2 bedroom, 1 bath home in popular downtown Peachland location. Tastefully redone this is a perfect starter or empty nesters rancher. Kitchen features Island & stainless appl. Laundry/mud room combo with front load washer & dryer. Potential to build separate 700 sq ft garage/shop!

$399,900 MLS 10026283

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82 - 610 Katherine Road, West KelownaAFFORDABLE, QUIET, CLOSE TO AMENITIES. YOUR OWN YARD AND DECK! LIKE NEW! 2006 home with vaulted ceiling, skylights and all appliances. Open plan 3 bed, 2 bath in Family Park. Large deck to enjoy the Okanagan outdoors. Storage shed. Great starter home only minutes from Kelowna and West Kelowna. 5 year structural warranty remaining. Quick possession (30 day) is possible. MLS®10023676

5206 Clarence Road, PeachlandThis is a dream home! A garden featuring a lovely waterfall, fish pond, fruit trees, a pergola, charming garden shed and never a lawn to mow. 3 spacious bedrooms, formal living & dining rooms, 3 cozy fireplaces (including one in the master!). This home is situated on a large .27 acre lot with view of Okanagan Lake and only minutes away from the new Ponderosa Golf Course. MLS®10020011

3787 Carrall Road, West KelownaCraftsman home with lakeview! Lot subdividable! 3 bed/3 bath family home, solidly built, HUGE yard w/ fruit trees and mature landscaping. Maintained with loving hands, you’ll want it for YOUR family to grow in. Very close to lake, shopping! MLS®10026353

2568 Tuscany, West KelownaBrand new walk out rancher overlooking 15th green, Shannon Lake Golf Course. 2 bedroom, 2 bath plus a den. Attractive hardwood and ceramics in Great room, maple Kitchen w/ granite. Generous sized covered deck over-looking 15th green. Full walk-out basement. Hardi-plank and decorative stone exterior. RV parking. Over-sized 2 car garage. MLS®10020073

2093 Shelby, West KelownaCraftsman quality family home in a family neighbourhood! Superior building, high end finish, numerous features! Maintenance-free pri-vate back yard, spring-fed creek behind. Parks, schools & shopping nearby. Make this YOUR next door! MLS®10026193

1470 Ponderosa Road, West KelownaGreat 4 bdrm 2 bath start home in good condition. Near schools, bus route and recreation centre. Big yard, room for kids. Incl. appliances. Newer heat pump with air conditioning, new bathroom fixtures and kitchen/bathroom countertops. MLS®10025164

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3186 McLeod Rd., West KelownaGreat 4 bdrm 2 bath start home in good condition. Near schools, bus route and recreation centre. Big yard, room for kids. Incl. appliances. Newer heat pump with air conditioning, new bathroom fi xtures and kitchen/bathroom countertops.

$339,900 MLS® 10024843

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5871 Victoria Street - Rare opportunity to purchase this lakeview acreage, quiet area, fenced and X fenced for horses, 5 fl at acres, one level rancher 3 bdrms, 2 baths, open & bright concept, newer appliances, in ALR many business uses wonderful hobby farm.

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

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3963 Trepanier Heights Ave, PeachlandFantastic 3 bed/3 bth rancher with basement features open concept updated kitchen/living/dining space with granite counters, s/s appliances, gas stove, hardwood fl oors & lovely water feature the moment you walk in. 2 large decks & plenty of privacy in quiet area on a no-thru street. You can’t beat this price!

MLS® 10026968

3984 Desert Pines AveVery well maintained lakeview rancher with a bright walkout basement, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, kitchen has solid pine cabinets, beautiful park like setting with U/G irrigation, large .25 acre lot with mature landscap-ing, large covered deck for outdoor summer living. Only 2 minute walk-out to the beach and Peachland Mall.

$449,000 MLS®10027168

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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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MLS®10025858 $45,000