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Attempted abduction in Peachland Young girl shaken but unharmed ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

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West Kelowna police are searching for two men they believe attempted to abduct a 15-year-old girl in Peachland Saturday night.

According to Kelowna RCMP media relations officer Cpl. Joe Duncan, the incident happened around 7 p.m. in the tunnel between Beach Avenue and Princeton Avenue on August 8. The West Kelowna RCMP were called to the scene roughly around 7:46 p.m.

In a media release sent out early Monday evening, Duncan said two unidentified men approached the young girl. One man grabbed her wrists and the other man started to push her into the tunnel, before an unidentified woman entered the tunnel and interrupted the incident.

The two men let go and allegedly fled out of the tunnel toward Beach Avenue, where they sped off in a black sedan. Duncan said the teen, who was unharmed, and the unidentified woman reported that the alleged kidnappers fled southbound on Highway 97.

The first suspect is a Caucasian man between 30 and 40 years old. He is about 5’11” tall with a skinny build. He was wearing a black hoodie with a zipper and white drawstrings, light-coloured blue jeans and black skater shoes.

The second suspect is also a Caucasian man between 30 to 40 years old. He was wearing a red or burgundy hoodie with his hood up.

Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the men or who may have witnessed the incident is asked to call the West Kelowna RCMP at 250-768-2880. Remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.crimestoppers.net or text to CRIMES (274637) ktown.

THE TUNNEL BETWEEN Beach Avenue and Princeton where the attempted abduction took place.

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Even addresses with automatic sprinklers water on Saturdays and Tuesdays (midnight – 6AM) Odd addresses with automatic sprinklers water on Sundays and Wednesdays (midnight – 6AM) Manual watering (incl. outside taps) only 6AM-11AM or 6PM-midnight on the days specified above No one should be watering between 11AM and 6PM. No one should be watering Mondays, Thursdays or Fridays anytime.

The Province of BC has declared the entire region as a Level 4 drought. Water purveyors are being asked to do what they can to reduce water use to increase water levels in creeks and rivers downstream to protect aquatic life from further fatal water temperature increases. For more information please visit www.peachland.ca or call 250.767.2108.

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Chamber plans to hold all candidates forum on September 23 ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

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Unsure who to vote for in the upcoming election?

The Peachland Chamber of Commerce will host an all candidates forum on Wednesday, September 23.

The forum, which will be held at the Peachland Community Centre, starts at 6:30 p.m.

Invited to the meeting are incumbent Conservative candidate MP Dan Albas, Liberal candidate Karley Scott, NDP candidate Angelique Wood and Green Party candidate Robert Richelieu.

According to chamber president and event organizer Dave Collins, all four candidates have already confirmed their attendance and are looking forward to offering Peachlanders an opportunity to pose questions regarding their platforms

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Similar to the chamber’s highly successful municipal candidates forum last fall, the public is once again asked to pre-submit their questions to peachlandchamber@gmail.com or editor@peachlandview.com.

Questions will be divided by topic and selected at random, and must be clearly worded and respectful in nature, without personal attack on a candidate.

Each question must include the name and address of the person submitting it.

Questions will be read by the chamber moderator.

The moderator will explain the rules and format to

the candidates and audience prior to the question/answer period.

On August 2, Governor General David Johnston dissolved Parliament at the Prime Minister’s request, launching Canada’s longest election campaign since 1872.

Elections Canada’s website states that registered voters should get a voter information card in the mail

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Council supports Highway 97 bypass to the west of Peachland

TUESDAY’S COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE meeting was packed with spectators as council debated whether or not to officially support a highway bypass through town.

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The District of Peachland Council has officially declared its support for a highway bypass around Peachland.

At its regular meeting on August 11, council voted to pass a resolution asking the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) to build a Highway 97 bypass to the west of Peachland, leaving the existing highway a designated tourist route under municipal control.

The decision came after a presentation by the Highway 97 Task Force Society – a citizen lobby group – to the Committee of the Whole (COTW) urging council to take a firm stance with the MOTI in support of a bypass.

Council’s unanimous support of the resolution, which was put forward by task force member Coun. Terry Condon, came despite a recent flurry of letters from residents strongly opposed to a bypass.

A long time coming

The spectre of highway expansion has been hanging over Peachland for decades. As early as the 1970s, the provincial government began considering options for managing the ever-increasing volume of traffic along the two-lane stretch of Highway 97 through town.

Historically, two solutions have been put forward: a bypass diverting highway traffic around the road, and a renovation expanding Highway 97 to four lanes.

The Highway 97 Task Force Society has been lobbying for the bypass option for well over a decade. The provincial government will eventually decide what happens to the highway, and while the MOTI has historically given very little indication if or when any highway improvements were coming, earlier this year it began a transportation planning study for the Central Okanagan.

The outcome of that study will almost certainly include the government’s plan for a highway through Peachland.

With changes to the highway finally a realistic option in the foreseeable future, council felt the need to put forward a strong message to the MOTI advocating

for Peachland.

During discussion at the COTW meeting, Coun. Mario Vucinovic summed up the general feeling of council when he said that while more information is definitely needed about a bypass, the community needs to speak with a united voice or it will have no chance of influencing the MOTI’s decision.

“I think we need to send a strong message to MOTI and say that [a bypass] is our primary option,” he said.

The case for the bypass

At his presentation to the COTW task force director Chris Reniers lauded the benefits of a bypass, saying that if one is built it will leave the existing Highway 97 as a tourist route, eventually transforming the town from a “place to go through” into a tourist “destination.”

He also said that expanding the existing highway would further divide the community along the east/west lines and will take precious property from Peachland’s already limited waterfront.

He argued that a four-lane highway would be a massive disruption to the community, pointing out that people already consider the relatively low-key two-lane highway a burden. He said the recreation area around the tennis courts and skate park will likely be affected as well.

“Would you want your children playing next to a four-lane highway?’ he asked.

He pointed out that the Highway 97 Task Force Society has close to 800 members who all paid a small fee to be part of the organization, which proves that the majority of Peachlanders want the bypass.

“The residents have shown that they want [a bypass],” he said.

What about the west?

Tristin Ahern lives in the neighbourhood around Bradbury Street. He is just one of several residents who live the western areas of Peachland (where a bypass would likely be built) who are adamantly against a bypass.

Many of them moved to the area to be close to nature and live in a more peaceful setting. They believe that if a bypass is built they will lose all of that.

Ahern, who describes himself as “your average bush guy,” rides dirtbikes and hikes in the wilderness close to his home.

He moved from a busy area specifically to be surrounded by nature, and wants to be able to share that with his kids.

“What am I going to do, take my kid through the back there and say ‘oops, sorry, boy, we’ve got to go around the major bypass that’s in our backyard.’ And that’s assuming there is going to be a backyard there anymore.”

Along with the nuisance of having a bypass through his backyard, Ahern is incensed that no one seems to be talking about the huge environmental impact it will have. Building a bypass will be much more expensive than a four-lane expansion, and it will have to be plunked smack in the middle of mostly undeveloped wilderness.

He feels like the Highway 97 Task Force Society has monopolized the conversation about highway expansion and that they are ignoring key facts to support their own position.

“It’s a group of people who have some money, who live down here, who have decided the bypass should be happening.

But why does it have to come in our backyards?” he said.

Highway 97 Task Force Society president Bruce Letendre said he welcomes Ahern and other concerned residents’ perspectives and wants to avoid an “us versus them” mentality in the debate.

Director John Abernethy conceded that “there’s no doubt about it” that some residents will suffer if a bypass is built.

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“But again, there’s ten times more favourable impact down here.”

Ahern pointed out that whatever happens in downtown Peachland as a result of a bypass doesn’t concern him if everything he moved here for is taken away.

“If the bypass goes in there in my lifetime I would sell my house. And I’m not the only person who is like that,” he said.

A lack of information

Part of the difficulty with the conversation surrounding highway expansion is the lack of empirical evidence.

On July 30 the municipality received an independent study that it paid for with the help of the MOTI that looked at the socio-economic impact of both expansion options.

However, the report contains several errors and the author himself admitted that a lack of information “limited” his ability to provide good detail.

During the COTW discussion Coun.

Terry Condon said the report “isn’t particularly good,” and Coun. Peter Schierbeck expressed his disappointment with it.

However all the councillors still agreed that they needed to send a message to MOTI, and since all of them said they supported a bypass more than any other option, Coun. Condon’s resolution passed.

And while the District of Peachland will officially ask for a bypass, the ultimate decision will come from MOTI. And what the government will decide is still anyone’s guess.

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This is the first thing they’ve done wrong and I’m not letting anyone kill them for their first mistake. It was my mistake. It’s not their fault they were let loose, I don’t know why either of them should have to die. I won’t be consenting to killing Jake. Not ever.”

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It is with great curiosity that I respond to Bruce Letendre’s letter to the editor in Aug. 7 edition of the Peachland View. It has sparked many questions.

The Highway 97 Task Force Society’s website boasts 600 members, other publications and articles in the newspaper claim it is 500 members strong, now 760?

It begs my first questions, who are all these people, and what is the society’s criterion for membership?

Must one be a citizen of Peachland? Do you have to be a taxpayer? Must they be a resident? Are these people voting age, and are children on your membership list, family pets? Are all “members” still alive? How many current municipal councillors are on the membership list? Are out-of-town residents and visitors allowed to be members? How many are local business owners? Is anyone not included as a member?

If one paid for a membership in 2008, then received a few newsletters for research purposes, is one still considered a member? Has the membership list ever been updated?

At the task force’s AGM in May there were only 30-35 in attendance, a far cry from 760. Just wondering where everyone was? Is this society a true representation of Peachland or just a special interest group? Hard to say.

What is clear is that it seems to be a group of self-serving residents who have chosen to live along a busy highway next to a scenic town and now they want that same highway moved.

Finally, where can I get my hands on a copy of the membership list? Perhaps I can get them to lobby for sewer hook up in my neighbourhood in their spare time?

Robert Taylor, Peachland

Normally-behaved dogs don’t go on a rampage It was disgusting to hear the judge’s decision on Tuesday Aug. 6 regarding the dogs that attacked Mr. Clarke’s dog Charley. To allow one of these brutal dogs freedom is an injustice and to allow the owner to have it back is totally out of order. I hope that the release of the dog is based on the owner paying for the total costs incurred, those being the animal hospital expenses, the doctor’s expenses for Mr. Clarke, the cost of emotional stress on Mr. and Mrs. Clarke, the court expenses the animal shelter expenses for the eight months of care for both dogs and hopefully the cost to euthanize one of the dogs. That is, if the owner of these savage dogs doesn’t push for an appeal and extension and further add to the expenses.

I cannot believe that this person who now lives a stone’s throw from Beach Ave. and the children’s swing park at Heritage Park would be allowed to have this untrained brute back. Peachland residents with small children and dogs beware.

It will just be a matter of time when we will be reading about this same dog and hopefully it will not be some poor child being attacked. Shame on you, Judge Anne Wallace, and to the owner, Drew Panton, who should

have done the right thing and had both dogs put down immediately after the attack.

The recent letters in the Peachland View on August 7 from Helen Schiele and Karen Stiewe make me wonder where their heads are. Somehow they forget what these dogs have done and are still capable of doing. As to the animal behaviour scientist, it makes me wonder how many hours of therapy she spent with the dogs in question to decide the outcome of these animals? I don’t quite understand why we needed a dog psychiatrist to determine if the dogs were sane at the time of the attack and if they take their pills, will not attack again? These are dogs we are talking about, not humans; get a life.

As for Geoff Schierbeck’s letter, I do agree with him that the issue is with the owner and wonder why the court would consider allowing the dog to be returned to Mr. Panton.

Normally-behaved dogs don’t bolt through open gates and go on a rampage.

Dave Cain, Peachland

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Do not assume the community supports the proposed bypass Much of the published material in the Peachland View, as well as community discussions about the Highway 97 expansion to four lanes, has focused on the Highway 97 bypass proposal. A citizen committee has advocated for it over the years and there is even a council member on this committee. In many of the articles it has been stated that the majority of Peachland residents support the bypass alternative for Highway 97 expansion. This is not necessarily true.

What I have found lacking around this issue includes: • Definitive answers about exactly where the bypass would be located; • The real and actual impacts of this bypass, which have not been thoroughly studied; and • The concerns of residents opposed to the four lanes have not been adequately expressed or taken into consideration.

I am writing today to voice my opposition to this bypass. There are a large number of community members

who have chosen to live on the south side of the District of Peachland who are not in favour of the bypass. At a meeting of these neighbours one young man spoke my mind exactly when he said “people who have chosen to live above Highway 97 and close to the centre of Peachland chose to live nearer to the noise and activity there.

Those of us who live up above Peachland chose to live closer to nature and the outdoors with the quiet and serenity it offers.” This is precisely why I chose to live up on the Princeton bench.

More importantly, the destruction of the natural habitat, which is continually being diminished by human expansion, forces the animals that call the woods their home into smaller territories and greater interaction with humans, resulting in their demise. Building a new four-lane highway will have a devastating impact on wildlife and the ecology of the region, including our waterways.

I ask that council take the time to learn more and

precisely what the impacts of this bypass will be on the environment, not just the residents of Peachland. For example, could we hear directly from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure about the history, need and their plans for Highway 97? Can we hold a town meeting and invite those who are not supportive of the bypass proposal to attend? Also do we know whether or not the community actually has a voice at all in the MOTI’s plans?

This issue has the potential to divide the town both literally and figuratively. It is best that we are all aware of the facts and long-term implications of this eventuality so that we can ensure that the community can come to unity around this major issue.

I look forward to learning more about this project.

In the meantime, please do not assume that the community supports this proposed bypass, as it is not true.

Thank you for your consideration of this matter.

Alison Moore, Peachland

Residents most affected by the bypass have never been consulted It is with great concern that I write you regarding the Highway 97 Task Force Society and their goal of forcing a bypass route for Highway 97 into the mountains west of Peachland.

While I understand that some Peachland residents who live in the Beach Avenue area may have concerns over highway noise and the disruptions that might be caused by an expansion of the existing Highway 97 corridor in Peachland, it is hard to sympathize with the plight of individuals who choose to purchase homes within several hundred metres of the major north-south artery in the interior of B.C. and then realize that it would be so much better if the highway was moved somewhere else.

It may be convenient to consider that the “task force society” speaks on behalf of the residents of Peachland since they have monopolized media attention on their concerns, but that would be a serious mistake. The residents most affected by the task force society’s plan have never been consulted by the town regarding their opinions on the ill-considered proposal to move Highway 97 into the very rugged terrain west of Peachland.

Considering that these residents have an intimate knowledge of the area in question and, in particular,

are very aware of the drastically different weather conditions that exist above 600m elevation west of Peachland in comparison with conditions at the valley bottom, this has to be considered a major omission in any realistic consideration of routing a bypass around Peachland in this area.

It is hard to determine exactly where the “task force society” is hoping to route their proposed bypass because the information they provide publicly is vague. But it is obvious they have very little practical knowledge of the geography, climate and wildlife issues that would seriously complicate the building of a major all-weather highway in the mountains west of Peachland. As a longterm resident of the area in question, I have the following concerns which have not been adequately addressed by the “task force society” or the town and which, when considered together, should rule out any question of routing a major highway into the mountains west of Peachland:

1) Cost: The terrain in question differs drastically from that of the existing highway corridor and will require construction of a major span across the Deep Creek gorge, consideration for routing of commercial truck traffic up and down significant grades and a lifetime increase in costs for road maintenance due to the significantly different winter weather experienced in this area in comparison to that of the existing highway.

2) Environment: The area in question is home to a significant wildlife population including large mammals such as bears, deer, moose and cougars. In fact, there are existing land closures for motorized backcountry traffic near the proposed area for six months of the year in order to ensure sustainability of the ungulate population.

Deep Creek is a major source of drinking water for the town of Peachland and a town reservoir is located in the area proposed for the bypass. Construction of a structure to span the Deep Creek gorge will affect the

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supply of fresh water to this reservoir. Increased human access to the area created by construction of a major highway increases risks to the water supply of Peachland.

A threat to the water supply will also increase due to the potential of fuel and chemical spills caused by routing of commercial truck traffic into an area with serious operational and winter weather challenges.

Increased risk of wildfire due to the increase of traffic into a remote area; predominant westerly winds increase the risks of wildfires affecting a large number of residences along the Princeton Avenue corridor caused by the routing of significant traffic into the forests west of Peachland.

3) Business: Surprisingly silent in the debate about the future of Highway 97 is local business. Anyone living in Peachland when Highway 97

was closed several years ago because of a landslide during the expansion of the highway north of Summerland was well aware of the eerily quiet streets of downtown. Is that the future for the businesses of Peachland if the task force is successful in routing traffic away from Peachland?

Several local ranchers that use the proposed area for summer grazing of livestock will be adversely affected.

Several local businesses that provide recreation activities in the proposed area of the bypass will be adversely affected.

4) Recreation: Significant recreation is conducted in the area of the proposed bypass routing and it includes both motorized and non-motorized activities. Activities such as hiking, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, skiing and snow shoeing will be ad-

versely affected by the routing of a major highway through the area.

In summary, routing a bypass into the mountains west of Peachland will present serious engineering and operational challenges that will be expensive to overcome in comparison to expanding the existing Highway 97 corridor. As a taxpayer, I should have some expectation that government at all levels will make a sound decision that realistically takes into account all the challenges of operating highways in the mountainous areas of B.C. and what effects the routing of traffic away from Peachland will have on local businesses. I do not think that the Highway 97 Task Force Society represents the interests of a majority of Peachland residents and they certainly do not represent the interests of those residents of Peachland

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that would be most affected by their proposed bypass routing.

In reality, the Highway 97 Task Force Society represents the narrow interests of a particular group of Peachland residents that are really just lobbying to use money supplied by the taxpayers of Peachland and B.C. to move the problem that they perceive in their backyard, to the backyard of someone else.

Before council decides to pursue the course of action proposed by the Highway 97 Task Force Society, they should seriously consider the operational, financial and environmental costs of routing of Highway 97 into the mountains west of Peachland. Council should also consider the opinions of the majority of Peachland residents that are not represented by the Highway 97 Task Force Society.

Ron Berlie, Peachland

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Dog owners share mixed feelings about judge’s decision

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This is the first thing they’ve done wrong and I’m not letting anyone kill them for their first mistake. It was my mistake. It’s not their fault they were let loose, I don’t know why either of them should have to die. I won’t be consenting to killing Jake. Not ever.”

- Andrew Panton

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PANTON’S SEVEN-YEAR-OLD PRESA CANARIO, Jake, left, has been ordered to be humanely destroyed after a January 1 attack on another dog, while his five-year-old American pit bull, Buddy will

reportedly be released to Panton under Judge Anne Wallace’s conditions. The RDCO is currently seeking clarification regarding those conditions before they will release Buddy.

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An eye for an eye: that’s how Andrew Panton says he can best sum up Judge Anne Wallace’s ruling regarding the fate of his presa canario, Jake, and his American pit bull, Buddy.

The Regional District of the Central Okanagan (RDCO) requested the dogs be declared dangerous and ordered to be euthanized after the animals carried out an unprovoked attack on Jeff Clarke’s 12-year-old lhasa apso/wheaten terrier, Charley, while Clarke was walking him near his Ponderosa Drive home on New Year’s Day. Panton subsequently appealed to have both animals released into his custody.

The result has been a seven-month long process that both Panton and Clarke have called heartbreaking.

On August 5, RDCO officials revealed that Wallace had ordered Jake to be “humanely euthanized” and Buddy to be released to Panton with conditions.

Jake and Buddy will remain in the custody of the RDCO while officials seek clarification regarding Buddy’s conditional release. No date has been released regarding Jake’s destruction order.

The incident, which both men say they have replayed in their minds “over and over” occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. on January 1.

Panton had met a couple visiting the area from Newfoundland at a New Year’s Eve party at the Edgewater, and let them stay the night at his home, rather than brave the weather trying to get a taxi back to where they were staying outside

of town.

In the morning, Panton said, the woman called a taxi and thanked Panton for his hospitality while she waited for her cab.

Tired from the late night, Panton said goodbye and returned to his bedroom, where Jake and Buddy slept.

As he trudged up the stairs to the master bedroom, he recalls asking the woman to be sure to shut the door securely when she left, so the dogs didn’t get out.

When Panton woke up an hour later, he discovered that the door was open and the dogs had escaped.

Meanwhile, Clarke, who had also been celebrating the new year the night before, awoke early and decided to let his wife, Wendy, sleep in and take Charley for a walk.

Clarke later revealed to The View that it was usually Wendy who walked Charley in the morning.

Clarke was roughly 300 metres from his home when he saw his neighbour approaching with Jake and Buddy beside him.

In court, Clarke’s neighbour said he had been out for a walk and encountered the two large, unleashed dogs, who followed him home.

When the neighbour reached his house he found a bucket and filled it with water, hoping they would take a drink, if that’s what they needed, and wander off.

As the neighbour turned to go into his house, he saw Clarke walk by with Charley, and Jake take off toward them.

Clarke says when Jake approached he put his hand down for the dog to sniff.

Jake ignored Clarke and began to sniff Charley, then “without warning” bit

Charley on his side.

He and a neighbour tried to separate the animals, and Clarke suffered injuries to his hand punching one of them.

The onslaught ended only when Clarke threw himself on top of Charley to protect him.

But it was too late.

Jake had punctured Charley’s lung.

Charley also sustained a large gash 10 centimetres by three centimetres at his right ribs, which left his muscle torn.

When he consulted veterinarian Dr. Moshe Oz, Clarke was advised that Charley would require major surgery to repair his lungs. This would involve a week of hospitalization followed by a long recovery. Given Charley’s age and the difficult recovery, the Clarkes decided it was more humane to euthanize their pet.

In light of the severity of the attack, Clarke admitted he was surprised by the ruling, and told The View he was not satisfied with the decision, but accepted it.

He hopes to put the ordeal behind him.

“If that’s what the judge wants, I accept it,” Clarke said on August 7.

“I just hope Mr. Panton is able to prevent Buddy from getting loose. I don’t want to see anyone go through what we’ve just been through.”

Clarke, 66, who has come under fire by some residents for revealing that he felt both Jake and Buddy should be euthanized for the attack that resulted in Charley’s death, said his comments may have been misinterpreted.

“I wouldn’t want to see anyone have to put their dog down,” he said emphatically.

“I know those dogs were [Panton’s] pets and maybe they are great dogs but what I

saw was scary. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone, not only to see your pet attacked, but reliving it in court. I don’t envy Mr. Panton either,” he added, his voice beginning to crack.

“In court, the animal behaviourist, Dr. [Rebecca] Ledger testified and said she found Buddy to be charming. I saw what he and Jake did to my Charley and it wasn’t charming. My wanting Jake and Buddy put down isn’t about revenge, it won’t bring Charley back. It’s about public safety. I just hate the thought if it happening to someone else.”

Panton, who has openly empathized with Clarke, covering his veterinary bill and reportedly the cost of the urn for Charley’s ashes, has a different take on the judge’s ruling.

“It seems like an odd decision to me,” Panton told The View on August 10.

“It seems like what the judge is trying to do, is sit on the fence. ‘Your dog killed his dog, so we kill your dog.’ An eye for an eye, right?”

Panton said he feels Wallace’s decision is not only unjust, but confusing.

“If I have the ability to look after Buddy and keep the public safe from him, why don’t I have the ability to keep people safe from Jake, if my dogs are so dangerous?”

But for Panton, the outcome of the trial was more than a ruling. The 53-year-old construction worker says he feels the RDCO is making an example out of him and plans to appeal Wallace’s ruling and request that both dogs be released to his custody under the conditions currently outlined by Wallace.

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TNI PRESIDENT STEVE ALLISON presents Peachland Wellness Centre Board vice-president Doris Muhs with a donation of $5,000 in support of the wellness centre and its initiatives at TNI’s 1st Street

building on August 7.

Heartbroken pet owner planning appeal to plea for pet’s life Continued from page 6

These conditions include: • that Buddy be contained by a fence at least five feet high and that any gate have a secure bolt; • a warning sign be posted at that gate indicating there is a dog on the property than cannot be released; • Panton’s front door be locked at all times; • Panton must take training with Buddy as directed by Dr. Rebecca Ledger; and • If he moves, Panton is required to notify B.C. Animal Control of his new address.

According to Panton, these conditions are far less strict than those of the RDCO. Panton feels the RDCO is delaying the release of Buddy by requesting clarification on the judge’s conditions.

“I have a court order that basically says, give me [Buddy], but they won’t give me the dog,” a visibly frustrated Panton said Monday.

“They say they want clarification but what they really want is to change the ruling to match their bylaw, which would in effect change the bylaw and require me to pay the impound fees for housing my dogs for seven months.”

Panton says the estimated cost for this is roughly $4,800. He claims under the current RDCO bylaw, he is not required to pay.

“Back in February I met with people from the RDCO, expecting to sign

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JEFF CLARKE’S DOG Charley was mauled by a pair of dogs running loose on New Year’s Day. something that said I will get Jake and Buddy back,” he continued.

Instead, Panton says he was presented with a form stating that he would agree to have both dogs euthanized.

“I didn’t consent. Of course I didn’t! I would never consent to that. What Jake did to Charley was horrible. Horrible,” Panton said, his voice beginning to rise as his eyes threatened to water.

“In order to be classified as a dangerous dog, you have to cause serious

injury or death, Jake did that. Buddy never did. These dogs have never hurt anyone before, they’ve never hurt another dog before. “ During the trial earlier this summer, the court heard a different story.

According to one testimony heard in court, January 1 wasn’t the first time Panton’s dogs had assaulted another animal.

In court, Peachland resident Sherry Keeping testified that in August 2014,

five months prior to the incident with Charley, Jake and Buddy went after her border collie, Nixie, as it got out of a car.

Keeping told the court she, like Clarke, beat them back as Jake tried to bite Nixie, and shoved her elbow into Jake’s throat. Panton came out and retrieved his pets and Nixie survived.

In his interview with The View, roughly one year later after that incident, Panton vehemently denied Keeping’s account of the attack, saying that Jake and Buddy were tied up in the yard and Nixie, who he says is “highstrung,” was excited and ran into the yard where his dogs were tethered. He said none of the animals were injured that day.

In court Panton testified that he has cared for more than a dozen dogs in the last 25 years, and none of them were aggressive with other animals. He’s not willing to have his dogs destroyed “based on one incident.” “[The incident on Jan. 1] is the first thing they’ve done wrong and I’m not letting anyone kill them for their first mistake. It was my mistake. It’s not their fault they were let loose, I don’t know why either of them should have to die. I won’t be consenting to killing Jake. Not ever.”

Panton has started a crowd funding initiative at www.youcaring.com, in hopes of receiving donations from supporters to help with the legal fees required to legally appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada.

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Peachland Food Bank receives big boost to help fill local bellies ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

editor@peachlandview.com

The only thing shining brighter than the fluorescent lights in TNI’s 1st Street office last Friday morning was Judy Bedford’s smile.

Admittedly, Bedford will tell you she had plenty of reasons to smile on any given day; her cozy, hillside home is often bustling with family, friends, and of course, her beloved grandchildren.

But it wasn’t just the thought of her rambunctious relations inspiring the longtime resident to flash her pearly whites for The View on August 7.

Bedford, who has been executive director of the Peachland Food Bank for just over 30 years, represented one of two recipient organizations to receive a sizable donation from TNI as part of the company’s corporate giving initiative.

While waiting for TNI president Steve Allison to present the gift, Bedford told The View she had no idea how much the donation was for, but as always, was thrilled to get it.

When a smiling Allison arrived brandishing a cheque for $10,000 allocated for the food bank, Bedford said she felt an immeasurable amount of joy.

“You cannot imagine!”

Bedford exclaimed as Allison beamed down at her.

For Bedford and her volunteers, the funds couldn’t have come at a better time. She says this summer there seems to be more people in need, and less food on the foodbank’s shelves.

In 30 years she has seen her clientele grow from four to six individuals or families per month, to approximately 45 or 50 per month.

During the summer months, Bedford says that number tends to drop to roughly half of that.

“Not this year though,” Bedford told The View, shaking her head.

“We’re staying about the same, and it’s getting more difficult to keep up.”

Bedford attributes the growing number to gaps in employment, a higher cost of living, and in some cases, simply a higher population of people in need coming through Peachland.

“We do get some transient workers that come through, and the thing is, we barely have enough food for the people in need who live in Peachland, so we’re struggling, but if people come to the door and we can tell they’re really in need, we’ll help them. You just can’t turn people away. But we do put people in Peachland first. People support us because we help people in the community. So we try to make local people our

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TNI PRESIDENT STEVE Allison presents Peachland Food Bank executive director Judy Bedford with a cheque for $10,000 in support of the local organization at TNI’s 1st Street office on August 7.

priority.”

Bedford noted that TNI’s donation will go a long way toward helping those in need, local or otherwise.

She said the funds will be used to purchase items for the food bank to help subsidize donations.

But for Bedford it’s more than just the growing number of visitors that alarms her, it’s who’s coming through the doors these days.

“It’s more and more and more working families,” Bedford told The View in an interview earlier this year.

“They’re trying really hard but they’re maxed out. Both parents are working, but they just can’t make ends meet.”

Bedford said this change highlights a troubling trend that is contributing to the increase in household food insecurity and food bank use across the country.

According to the latest edition of the HungerCount report,

a national study released annually by Food Banks Canada, the combination of low-paying jobs, inadequate support for the unemployed, and a lack of train-

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households being helped by food banks have income from current or recent employment.

The report describes this as income-related

We’re struggling, but if people come to the door and we can tell they’re really in need, we’ll help them. You just can’t turn people away. “ - Judy Bedford

ing opportunities for Canadians is keeping food bank use near record levels.

The report, which was released nationwide on November 4, 2014, shows that in a typical month food banks in Canada now provide food and other support to more than three quarters of a million separate individuals. One in every six of those

household food insecurity, a situation where an individual or family worries that they won’t be able to afford enough food, eats suboptimal food because they can’t afford better, or skips meals because they are unable to purchase enough.

Though household food insecurity and food bank use are unique concepts and

not everyone who is food insecure will access a food bank, Bedford points out that the two are linked.

Currently there is limited research to assess the reasons for this kind of food insecurity, however Food Banks Canada suggests three overlapping factors.

These factors include pride, or fear of resorting to the use of a food bank, barriers to access, such as transportation, hours of service or the food bank’s intake procedures, or the belief that though they may have to skip meals, the situation is just not that bad.

It’s these types of cases that concern Bedford the most.

“It’s so hard on your self respect to come and stand in a line,” Bedford said in January.

“I know it’s taken everything in them to call us and we try to make the experience of coming to us bearable. We don’t

humiliate them. If they say they’re in need, we help them.”

Bedford told The View she would like to see more people in need of the food bank’s services come in but admits the stigma will likely continue to keep them away.

“There are a lot of misconceptions about who uses food banks and why. It’s very sad,” she noted.

“These are people who have been abused in life, in some way, or have just had unforeseen circumstances come about.

Someone loses a job, and then the furnace breaks and they need snow tires, and there just isn’t enough left over and there are kids to feed, so they come to us. It’s not an easy choice.”

Donations of non-perishable goods can be dropped off at the Peachland Food Bank during operating hours. To learn more or to volunteer call Judy Bedford at 250-776-3312.

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Peachland Farmers Market celebrates 10 years

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THE FOUR FOUNDING vendors, from left: Casper’s Corner, Avignon, John Whittal Photography and Sun Valley Kettle Corn.

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When it comes to the country market scene, Karen Onrait-Casper says vendors come and go. But at the Peachland Farmers and Crafters Market (PF&CM), Casper, who currently serves as board president, says vendors not editor@peachlandview.com only stay, they bring their friends.

The longtime Peachland resident, who also owns and operates Casper’s Corner, says over the past ten years she has seen “the little market that cares” grow from a group of 12 locally based vendors peddling their one-of-a-kind wares in a gravel parking lot across from the Peachland Community Centre, to a 75-member strong community of craftspeople that dominate Heritage Park every Sunday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. from May to September.

“We’ve been very lucky,” Casper told The View in interview just prior to the market’s 10-year anniversary celebration on August 9.

“Our first board built a strong foundation for the market to run on and it’s what’s kept us thriving and growing year after year.”

Founded by Casper in 2006, after seeing an article outlining the economic impact of farmers markets in small communities in the local newspaper, the PF&CM initially drew a small, but passionate group of volunteer board members and 12 vendors, four of whom have remained seasonal vendors. This group includes Avignon, Sun Valley Kettle Corn, Casper’s Corner and John Whittall Photography.

When asked what she thinks keeps these vendors coming back year after year, Casper says she once again credits the founding board members for their strong business acumen.

“Since Day 1, we have strived to remain fiscally responsible and run the market like any other business,” Casper explained.

“Each board since then has kept it running the same way and I think for the vendors, that keeps them feeling confident about coming to our market.”

Casper also attributes the market’s success to the board’s decision to enlist the help of a market manager, a position currently held by Linda Arpin.

According to market board vice-president Frances Callaghan, unlike some markets, the PF&CM doesn’t put restrictions on how far vendors can come from to sell in Peachland. She says this has allowed the PF&CM to host vendors from as far as Armstrong, Vernon and OsCooler Time Is Here! oyoos.

A full batch can “As long as they’re willing to come and support us, we’re happy to have them,” Casper added. be split into two In the spirit of community support, Casper says the market board flavours! began funding scholarships for local students wishing to pursue a post-secondary education. For the past two years the board has Coolers: donated two $1000 scholarships through the Central Okanagan Tropical, Peach, Bursary and Scholarship Society (COBSS), and this year, the Cranberry, Raspberry, board received a license to hold a 50/50 draw during the market, Blackberry, Hard the proceeds of which will go to fund the scholarships.

Get $10 off a During Sunday’s 10th anniversary celebrations, the board Lemonade, Hard batch raised $177 toward next year’s scholarships. Casper says the Cranberry Lemonade or get bottles board hopes to increase those numbers and help more stuat 1/2 price & Ice dents pursue their education.

“The point of a farmers market is more than just to sell Six-Time Medalist items,” Casper concluded. at the Wine Makers International wine competition “It’s about being a part of the community. It’s a social gathering place, a place to network, and a place for people The Peachland to come together.”

To learn more about the market visit www. peachlandfarmersandcraftersmarket.ca.

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ARTS

Splendour in the grass Opera Kelowna hits a high note with Peachland music lovers during the latest installment of Rotary’s Music in the Park series.

PHOTOS ERIN CHRISTIE

THE ARTS SCENE

Artists in studio DIAN TOMPKIN CONTRIBUTOR

The Peachland Art Gallery invites you to join them for an intimate glimpse inside

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an artist’s world.

Each week from August 7 to September 12 there will be an exciting new program called Artists in Studio.

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Local artists will be set up from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., working in the gallery and also some artists will be painting en plein aire (outdoors).

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Every Monday morning a new group of four or five artists will set up to paint or demonstrate or hold mini-workshops showcasing their various talents.

Fibre arts, photography, print making, watercolours, oils and acrylics are all represented. Everyone is invited to drop by and have a look at a variety of their works and discuss art with each artist, enriching the experience, while you are visiting at the Peachland Historic Primary School on Beach Ave. You can amble over to the Little School House, located on Brandon Lane just off of 4th Ave, from Tuesdays to Sundays and see the art displays that will be there each week during the rest of the summer.

Here’s the sched-

Dian Tompkin ule for the next few weeks:

Aug. 11 – Aug. 16

The Friday Art club’s beautiful paintings will be on display in the Little School House. The class will be taught

by Roberta Farrely.

Roberta teaches the techniques that will be needed for a project and then works with each student as necessary.

Her approach is based on each person’s abilities and their need for her

assistance and guidance.

There are no judgmental attitudes and everyone’s progress is celebrated.

The afternoon class is the highlight of the week for beginners and original members at 1 p.m. on Fridays throughout the year at the 50 Plus Centre located on Beach Ave.

Aug. 18 - Aug. 23

Launna Vinnedge and Dianne Postman are two accomplished artists from the Peachland Art Group.

Aug. 26 – Aug. 30

Chris Bryd, the PCAC webmaster and photographic artist will be displaying his beautiful photographs.

Sundays are very special at the Little School House as you can enjoy a cup of tea and goodies out on

the patio under the wisteria and you can pretend for an hour or so that you are living in a time before paper cups and life moved at a much slower pace. Enjoy!

The Peachland Variety Singers, on another note – pardon the pun – are looking for a pianist to accompany the senior choir on Monday mornings from 9:30 a.m.-11:30. a.m.

An honorarium of $600 for the season is available. The choir has been singing for 41 years in the 50 Plus Centre.

The season is from mid-September until mid-December and from mid-January until mid-April.

Please put your musical talent to use and help our seniors!

Phone Phyllis at 250767-2546 if you can help or need more information.

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MUSIC

Brits, buskers and beards Peachland’s music scene is offering something for everyone this summer

Check out who’s playing at these venues: Blue Rooster Café

August 19: Dale Seaman and Hwy 97 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (minimum charge of $15 in food and drinks per seat August 26: Lloyd Stinson Sotas 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Beach Café:

August 14, 21, 28: Mat Duffus August 15: Lani Nash with special guests Lucy Blu & The Out of the Blu Band 6 p.m.

Royal Canadian Legion:

August 14, 28: Lloyd Stinson Sotas 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Edgewater Pub:

August 21 & 22: The Rockaholics August 28: Slamdogs Every Thursday: Peter Coolio 8 p.m.

Every Sunday at 3.00pm: Sunday Jam August 29: Todd Richard w/TR Band 8 p.m.

Heritage Park:

August 15: Marty Edwards 7:30 p.m. (Movie Night) August 16: Cod Gone Wild 4 p.m.

August 23: West African Drummers 4 p.m.

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A PAIR OF soulful voiced buskers kept the crowds entertained on

Beach Avenue during the Farmer’s Market 10 anniversary celebration on August 9.

Meeting Marty

PENTICTON-BASED ROCKERS EL SURF CATS

performed for an enthusiastic crowd at Beach Ride Cafe on August 7.

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him. He was an overnight success.

After submitting a promo kit to Les Vogt, the legendary producer of world famous legends of rock & roll, from that day onwards, both Les Vogt and Marty knew they had something special in “Kinda Kenny.”

That was in 1999. I first met and booked Marty in 2000, while I was running a music festival and we’ve been good friends ever since.

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In this day of $100 to $200 concert tickets, I miss the days when a band would just get on stage and play their music.

Today we have large stages with amazing light shows and sound systems, with 20 to 50 roadies, and it can take six to eight semi-trailers to move the equipment from

Waterfront Grill:

August 15: Papa Thom 6:30 p.m. to close

Since 1999, Marty has performed in four continents and eight countries. He’s now considered to be the world’s No. 1 Kenny Rogers tribute artist.

Every 12-18 months Marty does an extensive fall tour of Australia, doing anywhere from 16 to 28 shows, which always sell out.

As Marty confesses, none of his success would have been possible without the complete support from his wife Jude,

who also acts as his Manager. Like Marty says, “Elvis had The Colonel and I have Jude.”

Congratulations to Marty Edwards and the Revival: after their amazing August 5 performance at Penticton’s Peach Festival, the band has been invited to headline Friday night at the 2016 Peach Festival, a big accomplishment for a band who’s only been together for a short while.

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MARTY EDWARDS

Derek Bunce concert to concert.

Hence, the expensive ticket prices.

I’m obviously dating myself here, but I do love the rebirth of 60s and 70s music.

We’re lucky to have a local entertainer who formed and fronts a very popular 60s and 70s band

called Marty Edwards and the Revival.

Marty Edwards was born in 1949, in a small town just outside of Cardiff, Wales.

After having moved to Ontario, Marty bought his first guitar at 14 for $10 in a pawn shop.

With prompting from his mother, an excellent piano player, they both started playing family and community gatherings. This helped him

to slowly start getting over his very acute shyness.

After three years, he joined a threepiece country band as lead vocalist. Then he moved on to a progressive rock band.

As time moved on, Marty moved to the west coast and got his degree in computer science and settled into a more corporate lifestyle, although his love of music was always tugging at him.

In 1994, he put together his first of seven charity shows called “Put a Little Love in Your Heart,” raising money for abused kids. It was through this show that “Kinda Kenny” was born.

After some prompting from some of his friends, it was suggested he could fill in some time by doing a few Kenny Rogers songs, since he did look and sound like

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RATTLESNAKE ISLAND SWIM

Rattlesnake Island Swim making waves across the valley

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REGIONAL REPORTER

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A record number of swimmers plunged into the Okanagan Lake Aug. 8 to take part in the popular Rattlesnake Island Swim.

The annual race around Rattlesnake Island has been a Peachland tradition for more than 20 years, but has grown substantially under the guidance of the Kelowna Across The Lake Swim Society, which took over the event in 2014.

One hundred and sixty people took part in the

FIRST PLACE WINNER Axana Merckx.

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race in 2015, nearly doubling last year’s number of entrants. Those participants came from as far away as Ontario and Oregon, and ranged in age from 12 years old to 79.

The event is split up into two races: one 3.1-kilometre race starting at Rattlesnake and running back to shore, and a 7-kilometre swim from the shores of Peachland, around the island, and back.

Although the Okanagan Lake sat at a temperate 22°C Aug. 8, racers struggled against choppy waters that constantly pushed them off course.

In the end 14-year-old Axana Merckx was first out of the water, finishing the 3.1-kilometre race in 47 minutes and 47 seconds. Merckx also won the race last year and this year beat her previous

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time despite the rough conditions.

Twenty-five-year-old Jeremy Roles took first place in the seven-kilometre race, finishing in just over one hour and 47 minutes. Roles has been swimming the lake for years, but this was his first time ever ever entering the race officially.

Proceeds from the race will support the YMCA Okanagan’s swim program, which is funded by the ATLSS. Each year the program buses more than 1400 Grade 3 students (including those from Peachland Elementary) to free swim lessons.

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Coldwell Banker movie night on the beach this Saturday CONTRIBUTED Gather up the family, and get ready to see how Paddington finds a new home, at Peachland’s first annual Movie under the Stars on Saturday, August 15 at Heritage Park.

The event, a community fundraiser for the Peachland Boys and Girls Club, kicks off at 7:30 p.m. with activities in the park, and the movie starts at 8:30 p.m. (dusk). Admission is free, but donations will be accepted by the Boys & Girls Club of Peachland.

Cecile Guilbault and Larry Guilbault, local sister/brother real estate agents from Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty, are pleased to be the event hosts for this special event.

“There may not be a better way to spend a hot summer’s night in Peachland than watching a movie on the lake, but also taking the time to acknowledge and

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REALTOR LARRY GUILBAULT. support the local Boys and Girls Club in our community,” says Cecile Guilbault. “They have wonderful after school programs for our community youth.”

Larry Guilbault

would like you to get ready for the big movie experience; the biggest outdoor screen is coming, and it’s going to a fun event for the entire family.

This event is not possible without

LIVING WELL

Growing our future with sustainable food security JILL WORBOYS CONTRIBUTED

Summer is the season when we first get to taste that just-picked juicy peach or the crunchy cucumber fresh from the garden.

Local food, the importance of B.C. agriculture and food security is in the news a lot these days.

What does food security mean?

We need to lock up our food?

Well, not quite – food security means much more than that.

Food security exists when all community members are able to get safe, personally acceptable food through a sustainable food system that maximizes healthy choices, community self-reliance and equal access for everyone.

Prices are going up and many people cannot afford to buy healthy food. The cost of food is rising for a number of reasons including higher gas prices and dry growing areas. It is important to source locally grown food when- ever possible, whether it be from your garden or a local farm.

Local foods help reduce our dependence on food that travels far distances.

If you are affected by the rising cost of food or if you want to help build food security in your community, there are a number of

things you can do: • Start growing your own food!

Even if you don’t have a green thumb, there are many fruits and vegetables that are easy to grow.

Start small with one or two patio pots with cucumber or tomatoes and go from there. Ask friends or neighbours who garden for some tips.

• Sign up for a plot at your local community garden or start a community garden if you don’t have one close by.

• Consider joining a local gleaning program. Volunteers who help pick fruit and veggies get to take some home!

• Support local farmers. Shop at farmers markets or fruit and veggie stands.

• Get involved with a food policy council or food action group.

These groups are involved in projects and programs that help build food security.

• Learn about your local government and how they are supporting food security.

For more information about how Interior Health supports community food security, visit www. interiorhealth.ca/ YourHealth/ Hea lthyLiv ing/ FoodSecurit y/ Pages/default.aspx Jill Worboys is a community nutritionist with Interior Health.

the generous sponsors who helped the

Guilbaults make this summer event

possible. The Boys and Girls Club, Lions Club and Rotary Club will be providing drinks, popcorn, candy, and food for purchase at the event.

In case of inclement weather the event will be staged at the Peachland Community Centre. To guarantee yourself a seat in the community centre (limited seating) you can pick up an event wristband at any participating sponsors’ establishment.

The viewing field will be divided with one side for lawn chairs, the other for blankets (no pets).

For event information and wrist band pick up sponsor locations visit www. peachlandmov ie. com.

The Peachland Wellness Centre – A Rainbow of Opportunity Through collaboration with other organizations, community members and the municipality, the Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC) provides education, support, information, outreach and referral for people in Peachland. This is the Mission Statement of the PWC.

What a rich experience it is to work and volunteer in an environment that manifests such a beautiful Mission Statement.

But, this is exactly what is seen every day at the PWC. With an incredible pool of volunteers and community resources to draw from people who are going through changes and challenges in their lives no matter how big or small receive support and assistance.

From finding a home for a beloved pet when one has to move away; supporting someone through the uncertainties of dementia and supporting the family with connections to other services; providing assistance with transportation, and emergency funding; each day brings a different need that we, together as a community, find ways to help and manage through the struggles. Together with a cup of coffee and a goodie, laughter fills the air during a social event or arising from the Tranquil Room during a group session. It is plain to see that the community of Peachland holds the ‘Pot of Gold’ at the Peachland Wellness Centre.

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HOROSCOPE

CROSSWORD CLUES ACROSS 1. Molten rocks 7. More (Spanish) 10. Artists’ workrooms 12. Radiant light around an object 13. More threadbare 14. Moses’ elder brother 15. Become aware of 16. Exclamation of relief 17. Swiss river 18. Mimics 19. Colored fabric 21. A bunch of bills 22. Despised 27. “Today’s” Roker 28. “Twilight Zone” host 33. Three-toed sloth 34. Actor 36. Lawyer’s organization 37. Maldives capital 38. In bed 39. Wedgelike metal fastener 40. Winglike structures 41. Mesoamerican resin 44. Glasses 45. Green 48. Large South American burrowing rodent 49. Shoulder blades 50. Noah’s boat 51. A female ogre CLUES DOWN 1. Unkind 2. Vestments 3. A derisive remark 4. Japanese apricot 5. They __ 6. Soviet Socialists Republics 7. Arad river 8. Lined up one beside another 9. Diego, Francisco or Anselmo 10. One who analyzes metals 11. To that place 12. Expressed pleasure 14. Fills with horror 17. Find a sum 18. Cognizant 20. Female making debut in society

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

You’re very good at marching to the beat of a different drummer, Aries. But keep in mind that sometimes it’s advantageous to follow along with what others are doing.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, you hope that others appreciate what you are doing for them this week. You may not get a verbal thank-you, but expect some to show their appreciation in other ways.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, many people are willing to lend you a helping hand when you need one. Make the most of their generosity, and then give back whenever possible.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, enjoy the fruits of your labor this week. You worked hard, and now is a great time for you to rest, relax and catch up with some old friends. Good times are ahead.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, leave room for others to share their opinions after expressing your own. It never hurts to see another’s point of view, and a loved one’s opinion may prove enlightening.

23. Members of U.S. Navy 24. A group of three 25. And, Latin 26. Fall back time 29. What was that?

30. Inches per minute (abbr.)

31. American/Canadian falls 32. North Palestine region

35. Bird beak 36. Manila hemp 38. Smart 40. Three-banded armadillo 41. Short cloak

42. Scops owl genus 43. 100 = 1 afghani 44. A health resort 45. Equal, prefix 46. Microgram 47. Make imperfect

SUDOKU

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, a heavy workload may force you to regroup and start over next week when you have more energy and inspiration. This is just a temporary setback.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, now is the time for a change, however big or small that change ultimately may be. You may benefit from adopting a new hobby or changing careers.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Your life can’t always be a bundle of excitement, Scorpio.

Sometimes you have to sit back and enjoy those periods that are not so on-the-go. Relish in the slower pace.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, others are looking to you for advice this week. Give any inquiry the thoughtful consideration it deserves, doing your best to take others’ concerns to heart.

ANSWERS

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, even if you have a million ideas running through your head, push them aside in favor of some much-needed rest.

You need to take some time for yourself.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, embrace the coming days as a chance to distinguish yourself at work. Extra work presents an opportunity to put your value to the company on display.

LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE

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PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Romance is in the air, Pisces.

Enjoy this exciting time and take things slowly at first. Enjoy the slow pace and get to know your new love interest.

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SPORTS

Softball camp attracts top level coaches for girls Girls left the Okanagan Softball Camp as better players and better people LYONEL DOHERTY

ABERDEEN PUBLISHING For Paige Allin from Peachland, softball is her life, and she’s only 13.

“I just love ball so much, it’s like, in my blood,” she said in July at the Okanagan Softball Camp (OSC) in Oliver.

Allin was one of 52 girls aged 12-16 who took part in the annual camp coordinated by Carolyn Bell, a high school teacher and former Team BC player.

Allin said her whole family plays ball, noting that her uncle won a gold medal at the Pam Am Games.

Bell didn’t mind boasting that this summer’s OSC had the best coaching lineup anywhere in North America. For example, she pointed to Jenn Salling, who recently won a gold medal at the Pan Am Games.

Next up is Danielle Lawrie, former All-American pitcher who is originally from Langley, and Lauren Lappin, former silver medalist in the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Bell and her coaches are passionate about improving the game of softball in Canada and giving something back to the girls.

Bell said there aren’t enough good coaches out there, so it’s nice to have Salling, Law-

LYONEL DOHERTY

PAIGE ALLIN FROM PEACHLAND is one of 52 girls taking part in the Okanagan Softball Camp in Oliver this July.

She just loves the sport. Not only is she learning to be a better player, but a better person off the field, too.

rie and Lappin as good female role models for the girls to look up to.

Bell stated the girls are not only leaving as better ball players, but better people overall.

In a time when many young girls are struggling with anxiety and low self-esteem, the camp teaches self-confidence and respect for

others.

As a teacher, Bell is all too familiar with the hurtful attitude of some girls, but she believes the camp is making a positive impact on these young women who must work together as a team.

“There is so much opportunity for them in softball. You can

achieve anything you want,” Bell said.

Shelby Betker from Prince George is only 14 but has been playing softball for nine years. She currently plays for the Prince George Thunderbirds.

When asked why she chose softball over any other sport, she said it’s the speed and challenge of the game.

Thea Palmer, who also plays for the Thunderbirds, said she learns something more every year at OSC. “It helps me improve, and I’m learning new positions.”

Palmer agreed that confidence is everything.

“If you go up to bat and you’re not confident...guess what will happen?”

Ciara Foster from Alberta said she is learning the importance of sportsmanship and respect for her teammates.

Foster admitted that she suffers from anxiety and coming to camp where you don’t know anybody is tough. But she said the camp breeds respect and paves the way for personal connections in a venue where everyone is equal; no one is better than anyone else.

“It makes you work together,” Foster pointed out.

Salling said she respects what Bell is

doing with the girls at OSC and she wants to be a part of it.

“I want to give back and share my knowledge of the game . . . any chance you can make a difference in someone’s life and see the impact.”

Salling said the best thing about these young girls is the fact they are sponges for knowledge and are willing to learn.

Although Lawrie lives in the U.S., she enjoys helping the game of softball in Canada.

“I like being able to connect with the girls and really helping the Canadian talent pool.”

Lawrie said the opportunity for these girls to play college softball is huge.

Lappin said the camp has established a culture of teaching the girls how to be better people through a chosen sport. It also gives them exposure to different stories that could influence them to move on to another level.

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WHAT’S ON

COMING EVENTS ST MARGARET’S CHURCH 7TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CAKE AND SCOTTISH SHORTBREAD SALE The price for

PEACHLAND ROTARY CONCERT SERIES Aug.

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE

16, 4-5pm, Heritage Park. Peachland Rotary presents another season of concerts dedicated to the Rotary International ideal of World Peace. Food service is available at 3pm

10am, Emmanuel

the cakes - light and dark - (900 gms) is $16 and original Scottish shortbread (380 gms) is $7. Order deadline is Sept. 5 and postdated cheques for Sept. 1 will be accepted with your order. Visit the church office Mon. to Fri. from 9:30 to 11am, call 250-767-3131, or email stmargarets@shaw.ca

22, 1pm, Desert Park.

Horse racing returns to Desert Park in Osoyoos. Thoroughbred and quarter horse racing, pari-mutuel wagering, food vendors and beer garden. www. desertpark.net

COLDWELL BANKER MOVIE NIGHT Aug.

PEACHLAND ROTARY CONCERT SERIES Aug.

15, 7:30pm, Heritage Park. A community fundraiser for the Peachland Boys and Girls Club. The event kicks off at 7:30pm with activities in the park with the Boys & Girls Club providing games & activities for the kids. Marty Edwards takes the stage at 8pm showcasing his music for some pre-movie entertainment.

Showing Paddington at 8:30pm. Bring your lawn chair or blanket.

Drinks, popcorn and food is available for purchase. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted by the Boys & Girls Club of Peachland. Get your admission wrist band at any sponsor listed on peachlandmovie. com

23, 4-5pm, Heritage Park. Peachland Rotary presents another season of concerts dedicated to the Rotary International ideal of World Peace. Food service is available at 3pm

HORSE RACING August

Church, Westbank

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

FITNESS ROOM

9-10am, 50+ Activity Centre

7:30am-5pm, community centre

fellowship 11:30am,

DROP-IN TIME 2-4pm,

Activity Centre

50+ Activity Centre

WEDNESDAYS PEACHLAND BOARD-

4204 Lake Ave.

SUNDAY TEA 1-4pm on the patio of the Little Schoolhouse off

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

Fourth Street.

TUESDAYS

MEAT DRAW 2-4pm,

FITNESS ROOM

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

MONDAYS FITNESS ROOM

YOGA ADVANCED BEGINNERS 8-9am, 50+ Activity Centre. $5 drop-in per class

7:30am-5pm, community centre

50+ Activity Centre

MINI TRIPS 1-4pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. $5/member. Tween (ages 9-12). Pre-registration required by calling 250-767-2515

NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre

GENTLE YOGA, 1:152:15pm, 4th St. Place

Lloyd Stinson Sotas Guitarist & Singer/Songwriter

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August 14 & 28 • Sept. 11 & 25 4:30 - 7:30 pm Angee’s Kitchen full menu 11 – 7 Tues.-Sat. and 9 – 5 Sundays Closed at 2 pm Wednesdays

WALK 9:30am

7:30am-5pm, community centre

TAI CHI – PWC 9:30am-

YOGA 8-9am, 50+ Activity Centre. $5 drop-in per class

11am, Rotary Pavilion

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10am-12pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

4th St Place

IRON AND SILK EXERCISE 10:45am-noon,

PICKLEBALL 9:05-

50+ Activity Centre

11:05am, (1.0-2.75), community centre

PEACHLAND ROTARY CLUB MEETING 12pm,

AEROBICS AND MORE

Gasthaus Pub

9:30-10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

AA 12-1pm, 50+ Ac-

PICKLEBALL 9:0511:05am (3.0-3.5), community centre MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE 9:30am, St.

CARPET BOWLING

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30am,

FITNESS ROOM

INDOOR WALKING

8-9am, community

community centre

9-10:15am, 50+ Activity Centre

8-9am, community centre

INDOOR WALKING centre

E-A-S-Y CORE

FLOW YOGA 9-10am,

Margaret’s Anglican Church

11:05am (3.0-4.0),

PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10am, Unit-

AEROBICS AND MORE

BRIDGE (EXPERIENCED) 7pm, 50+

PICKLEBALL 9:05-

until September 27, Heritage Park.

Friendly farmers, artists and craftsmen in a beautiful park setting. Food, fun and entertainment

7pm, community centre

THURSDAYS

2-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre

nity centre

PEACHLAND FARMERS AND CRAFTERS MARKET 10am-2pm

BRIDGE (ALL LEVELS)

PEACHLAND SPARKS AND BROWNIES 5:45-

PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 service

7:30am-5pm, commu-

SUNDAYS

PICKLEBALL 1:303:30pm (Novice), community centre

10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

FITNESS TRAIL GUIDED TOUR 10am. Call 250767-2133 to register for your spot

LUNCHABLES 10:301pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. $5/ member (ages 6-12) Pre-registration required by calling 250-767-2515

AA 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre

PINCUSHION HIKE AND YOGA 9:30am. Call Dawn 250-878-6342

CHESS 1:15-3:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre

BRIDGE (ALL LEVELS) 2-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre

DROP-IN TIME 2-4pm,

Peachland Visitor Centre in the Historic Primary School. All ages welcome

PICKLEBALL 1:30-

TWEEN COOKING NIGHT 5-7:30pm,

meet at Peachland Elementary. Ages 9-12

YOUTH DROP-IN 3:30-8pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+

TEEN BEACH BLAST 3-5pm. (ages 13+) Meet at Swim Bay

BAT CHAT 2:30pm,

Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12

TWEEN DROP-IN & MULTI-SPORTS 3-8pm,

PICKLEBALL 1:303:30pm, (3.75-4.5), community centre

3-5:30pm, meet at Peachland Elementary. Ages 9-12

1-3pm. (ages 9-12) Meet at Swim Bay

3-5pm. (ages 13+) Meet at Swim Bay

1-3pm. (ages 9-12) Meet at Swim Bay

TWEEN DROP-IN

TWEEN BEACH BLAST

TEEN BEACH BLAST

TWEEN BEACH BLAST

50+ Activity Centre

WORKSHOP WEDNESDAYS 3-4:30pm,

3:30pm, (3.75-4.5), community centre

tivity Centre

Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12

LIONS DEN MEETING 7pm. 2nd week: 6th Ave. Police Station.

4th week: community centre. Dan 250-7679034

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7pm, Peachland Museum

MEAT DRAW 4-5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

TWEEN TRIPS 5:30-

FLOW YOGA 9:4510:45am, 4th St. Place

BRIDGE CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 10am-noon, community centre

FIRED UP FRIDAYS 10:30-1pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. (ages 6-12)

ART CLASS 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL 1:303:30pm, (3.0-3.5), community centre

YOUTH BEAT THE HEAT 1:30-4:30, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. (ages 13+)

LEGO TIME 3-4pm, Peachland Library.

Open to all ages FUSION FRIDAYS 4-8pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club.

Ages 13+

LADIES SNOOKER 5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

MAT DUFFUS WITH THE PRO BONOS 7-10pm, 5830 Beach Ave. Sidewalk concert, no cover! Ends Aug. 28

SATURDAYS CARPET BOWLING 10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

8pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12. $5/member/ trip. Pre-registration is required by calling 250-767-2515

BAT CHAT 2:30pm,

BINGO , 6:45pm, 50+

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Activity Centre

FRIDAYS FITNESS ROOM 7:30am-5pm, community centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9am, community centre

Peachland Visitor Centre in the Historic Primary School. All ages welcome

MEAT DRAW 3-5pm,

YOUTH DROP-IN 3-5pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club.

Ages 6-12

YOUTH ZONE 6-9pm, 13+, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 6-12 3-5pm

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Peachland

Classifieds IN MEMORIAM CELEBRATION OF LIFE CHERYL LOUISE PELLAND Saturday, August 29, 2015 Colin and Valerie Muir

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Community notiCes Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship

Meets Monday at 7 p.m. (closed meeting) and Friday at 8 p.m. (open meeting).

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Peachland United Church

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Unbreakables: anytime in our drop box.

Breakables: Wednesday morning and Thursday-Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

GaraGe SaleS

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FAITH FOOD FOR THE SOUL

It’s family reunion time DOROTHY BROTHERTON

PEACHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH Did you know we’ve been invited to a grand family reunion, any of us who wants to go?

Summer is family reunion time and I’ve been to lots. Every few years we get together with close and shirttail relations, a bunch of almost-strangers, to celebrate that vague but compelling notion called family.

One day I stand

scooping ice cream for 47 cones at a reunion picnic. Wait, there are only 39 kids in this extended family. Some don’t look familiar, and I learn the extras belong to a picnic group at the other end of the park.

Oh well. I keep on scooping.

I chat with near strangers and glimpse features and expressions I sometimes see in my own mirror.

The aunts talk about how this little one has Uncle Nort’s profile and that strapping

Aunt Nell wouldn’t miss the reunion. Legally blind, she drove her car 90 kilometres to see whatever she could see of family.

Dangerous, yes, but this lady surely has gumption.

Childhood wars may resurface at reunions.

First-born sisters boss the dinner preparation; behind their backs younger ones stick out their tongues, only half joking. It doesn’t matter that one is a United Nations envoy and another is an execu-

youngster carries himself just like his dad, and another has caught Cousin Carol’s flair for art.

I hide a smile when someone picks out family resemblances even in the adopted children.

Aunt Nell nods off in her lawn chair. I have her build, they say. At 86, she’s still wiry. More than her build, I’d like to inherit her tenacity.

This tiny lady has outlived three husbands.

The last one died last month, but spunky

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tive producer. Here they are kid sisters.

Old companionships and tragedies are never far under the surface. Bob and Al stand together comparing cameras.

The cousins haven’t seen each other for two decades. They used to stand just so, comparing .22 rifles, gestures as alike as twins. Then they’d go hunt jackrabbits.

Al hasn’t hunted for years, not since he shot his friend in a horrific accident.

Now, as the two graze the reunion with cameras, Al’s tragedy seems faded or contained. Only deep facial lines suggest it is ever remembered. He smiles, shooting at a dumped dish of ice cream, abandoned by a toddler chasing a duck.

Uncle Clarence, from the prairies where roads are straight and flat, arrived via the southern trans-provincial.

He says, “If I grabbed that highway by the tail and gave it a shake, it’d go all the way to Japan.”

Grandma notices

Grandpa is wearing those battered running shoes, held together with duct tape. “Pa, you own better,” she chides.

“These are comfortable,” he answers, nonplussed. Her pride as a Depression survivor is chagrined. His resourcefulness as a Depression survivor is proud.

Like shoes, they conserve values. He’s an original recycler, farmer, earth-steward. She holds to family and believes in it unshakably. Before the word “self-image” buzzed, she was telling her children, “You can do it. Yes you can.”

Cousin Lane stands at the banquet and sings “Galway Bay” in the pure Irish tenor of folklore. The rest of the year we forget our Irish roots, but now every eye is wet.

Family – though bruised by one another, we reunite again and again. Bolstered and loved, we come back for more. We emulate or warn one another, we dig up skeletons to lay them more comfortably. We

protect one another, infuriate one another, pray for one another and are proud of one another. We’re bound by blood, marriage, soul, and curly hair.

For better or for worse, we are family.

These earth-bound family reunions may be a poor picture, but they’re at least a reminder of a far finer reunion, date to be announced.

Those who accept the invitation are heading for a reunion of the forever family of God’s people. We are bound in faith by bonds stronger than blood. To that reunion we can bring all our wars to be resolved, our bruises to be healed, values to be purified, roots to blossom. We’ll begin to resemble our Brother-Savior.

Jesus invited us to join this family: “To all who received him...he gave the right to become children of God.” We have his promise of a grand reunion when this life is over: “I go to prepare a place for you.” Now that’s going to be some party!

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Sean Yokoyama (right) and Morgan Roggeveen limber up before their crosscut saw competition.

Pet of the Week Name: Huggy Age: 10 months Sweet Huggy was brought to us as a stray and now she is ready for her last and forever home.

Huggy does not seem to enjoy the company of other cats but adores the company of people. She loves to talk and play. Her Animal ID is 374988.

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the opening night of the Penticton Peach Festival.

Bentall was performing with the Legendary Hearts, one of only three shows the group will do together this summer.

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