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STORM BRINGS SNOWKANAGAN

Biggest snowfall in decades closes schools for two days 3

COMMUNITY POLICE AWARDED

Peachland community policing coordinator Minajean Smith presented with a 20-year service award 5

NEW YEAR FOR YOUTH ACTIVITIES POLAR PEACHLAND The Peachland Boys and Girls Club invites young people to check out their programs for 2015

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Peachlanders get chilly for Polar Bear Run and Swim events 6

Peachland man seeking justice after pet mauled by unleashed dogs ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

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MORE THAN 100 warm blooded individuals braved frigid water and blustery January temperatures to run, swim and walk their way into a brand

new year during the annual polar dip and run, held on Peachland’s picturesque waterfront on January 1. For more photos see page 6.

It happened on January 1. But the pain of losing his 12-year-old lhasa apso/wheaten terrier, Charley, remained just as palpable five days later for retired Peachland resident Jeff Clarke.

“It was very traumatic,” Clarke told The View on January 5. “Each night I think I’ll be over it but I wake up the next day and I’m still not over it.”

Clarke, who retired from his career as a plumber on December 30 and has lived in Peachland with his wife since 1998, said he was looking forward to starting retirement, and the new year, with a long, brisk early morning walk on Ponderosa Drive with Charley.

The walk was cut short when Charley when two larger, unleashed dogs, an American bulldog/pit bull and a presa canario, attacked the smaller dog, an encounter Clarke calls terrifying, to say the least.

“I leashed Charley, walked out my door and looked over at my neighbour’s house and saw him and these two huge dogs. But my neighbour doesn’t have a dog, and before I could say anything one of them came barreling at us and was on Charley,” Clarke explained.

“I yelled for my neighbour to get his dog off Charley but he said it wasn’t his dog. It turned out they had followed him home from his walk earlier and wouldn’t leave.”

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RDCO reminds residents to renew their dog licenses in January VIEW STAFF With a new year underway, the Regional District of Central Okanagan is reminding local dog owners to renew their pet’s license for 2015.

Bruce Smith, communications and intergovernmental affairs officer for the RDCO, says it’s easier than ever before to keep your dog legal.

“We’ve revamped our online dog license renewal process,” Smith said, adding that dog owners renewing either online or in person have until February 28 to get their license for 2015.

The annual fee for a spayed or neutered dog is $20 while a license for those dogs that haven’t been fixed

costs $60.

Those who decide to procrastinate, Smith warns, will be subject to an additional $20 late charge and could be subject to a fine for not having a valid license.

For dog owners who haven’t yet purchased a license, Smith says they too can go online to make their dog legal.

Smith continued that all dog owners in the Central Okanagan are reminded that if they’re caught without a current license they will be subject to a fine of $300 under the responsible dog ownership bylaw.

“That’s in addition to any fees that may be outstanding for having their dog cared for in the pound,” he added.

“The cost of a license can be as low as five cents a day,” he pointed out.

“There are many benefits for licensing your dog.”

As an added incentive, Smith says licensed dog owners receive a My Dog Matters responsible dog owners rewards card that can be used for discounts and special services at more than 40 local businesses.

He added that dogs with a current license get a one-time, free ticket home, should they end up at the regional dog pound.

Licenses can be renewed or purchased at the RDCO office, the Peachland municipal office, the Kelowna branch of the SPCA or online at www.regionaldistrict. com.

Peachlander hopes fatal attack will result in tougher leash laws Continued from page 1

Clarke told The View that his neighbour did run over to help pull the animal off Charley but it was relentless.

“The big beast bit Charley on the side and I hauled off and booted him in the head, in the ear, in the eye, in the nose. My neighbour grabbed its choke chain and pulled. It just came off and he was hitting him with that. It didn’t seem to faze it at all,” Clarke recalled.

“In the end I even punched it but it just wouldn’t let up. It was unstoppable.”

In an effort to protect his beloved pet Clarke threw his body

on top of Charley. He says the pit bull began circling him and lunged for a final attack on Charley. This time he aimed for the dog’s throat.

The attack finally ceased when another resident arrived at the scene to help. Clarke says the pit bull was corralled, and Charley was rushed to Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital, where he was attended to by Dr. Moshe Oz. Clarke says Oz offered to operate on the dog but advised that it would be risky considering Charley’s punctured lung as well as the severity of the other injuries Charley has sustained

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during the attack.

“It was a quality of life issue in the end,” Clarke explained, adding that he accumulated a number of bodily injuries and abrasions himself, including a broken hand.

“The doctor said he would have worked on Charley all day, but he wouldn’t have had much of a life.”

Faced with a difficult decision, the Clarkes decided it would be best for Charley to be euthanized rather than continue to suffer from his debilitating injuries. Both the pit bull and the presa canario were seized by animal control authorities once the regional dog control officer had obtained a court warrant.

According to Bruce Smith, communications and i ntergover n ment a l affairs officer for the Regional District of Central Okanagan, the RDCO has 21 days to determine an appropriate course

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of action. He says this could include the dogs’ owner voluntarily agreeing to euthanize the dogs or the dogs could be designated dangerous, and under a court approved consent order would be returned under strict conditions to ensure public safety, enforceable by the court.

Smith says under extreme scenarios the RDCO can seek a destruction order through the courts, but in Clarke’s case, the ongoing investigation will determine how the RDCO pro-

ceeds.

In 2005 the Ontario government introduced Bill 132, which bans pit bulls in that province, places restrictions on existing pit bulls, and toughens the penalties for the owners of any dog that poses a danger to the public.

In 1990 parts of the province of Manitoba also passed their own breed-specific legislation.

Since then researchers at the University of Manitoba have reported seeing a significant drop in dog bite injury

hospitalization rates throughout the province.

Public health statistics in Ontario revealed that the recorded number of bites blamed on the breed dropped significantly after the legislation passed, from 71 in 2005 to six in 2010.

While animal rights activists and lobbyists in both provinces have continued to appeal the legislation, calling it unconstitutional, Clarke feels those provinces have the right idea, and feels there should be a

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“I know that the owner of the dogs that attacked Charley was remorseful and I’m sure he loves his or her dogs just like I loved Charley. I don’t know why anyone would even want a pit bull but maybe they’re good dogs. Maybe they were good pets.

But I saw what they can do. They were vicious and they need to be put down. They can’t be trusted,” he noted.

“I don’t think there is any question about it. What if it had been someone’s child that had been attacked?”

For Smith, the issue is more complex.

The communications official told The View, in addition to any information received during the 21-day investigation period, the RDCO will also consider the fact that the owner may not be a resident and that the dogs got loose, and were not intentionally running free.

“The thing with incidents where dogs are involved is that each one is different, and sometimes accidents happen. What happened [to Clarke] is awful, which is why we encourage residents to practice responsible dog ownership. In this case, the victim was not at fault. His dog was leashed and licensed.

He was doing everything he should.

That’s why this is still under investigation,” Smith explained.

In regard to introducing breed specific legislation like those enacted in Ontario and Manitoba, Smith says the issue was debated in 2003, but was eventually voted down.

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NEWS

IN BRIEF VIEW STAFF Expect delays for waste and recycling collection Winter snow, ice and cold can create challenges at the best of times so the regional waste reduction office is reminding residents that during these heavy snow fall conditions, garbage and recycling collection may be delayed.

According to a release issued by RWR, if your regular collection day is missed, collection will take place on the following day, weather conditions permitting.

In these extreme weather conditions, collection may be delayed more than one day.

Residents whose garbage or recycling has not been picked up should continue to leave it out for collection, and the waste haulers will pick it up as soon as possible. (Do not bring your carts back in until they have been emptied to ensure your collection is not missed.)

B.C.’s student completion rates continue to climb More B.C. students are graduating than ever before, particularly Aboriginal and special needs students. That’s according to the latest data on student completion released by the Ministry of Education.

Overall, the release states, the numbers of students who completed Grades 8-12 within six years has increased across all categories since 2000-2001.

In 2013-14, the provincial six-year completion rate was 84.2 per cent, which is an increase of more than 10 per cent from 76.5 per cent in 200001.

For Aboriginal students, the sixyear completion rate reached a record high of 61.6 per cent in 2013-14.

The release further states that the trend of steady improvement is also evident in the completion rates for special needs and English Language Learner (ELL) students.

In particular, ELL students consistently achieve higher completion rate than the provincial average.

The 2013-14 rate for ELL students was 86.6 per cent, an increase of more than 12.5 per cent compared to 77.0 per cent in 2000-01.

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This will cut down on the use of energy and water, and save detergent.

CARMINE CONFALONE FINDS an alternate route to a friend’s house on Clarence Road in Peachland during Monday’s snow storm.

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Snowstorm turns Okanagan into snowkanagan ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

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Mother Nature brought Peachland students an unexpected gift to kick off the new year: two extra days of Christmas vacation, thanks to a winter storm that plowed through the southern interior Sunday night.

According to Environment Canada, more than 30 centimetres of snow fell over a 24 hour period, a dump some are calling the biggest in decades.

The storm, which started on Saturday afternoon and lasted until Monday

evening, left Kelowna with 38 centimetres of snow, Penticton with 27 centimetres and Osoyoos with 14 centimetres.

Environment Canada officials reported that this type of snowfall is “out of the ordinary” for the region and Kelowna was only one centimetre shy of beating its 1949 record for the most snow received over a two-day period.

The near-record-breaking snowfall resulted in a number of school closures including Peachland Elementary.

In a release issued by School District 23 on January 4, superintendent Hugh Gloster told parents schools were expected to open but that parents should

use caution while driving and ensure that their children were dressed appropriately.

However, Sunday evening’s heavy snowfall and slippery road conditions prompted Gloster to recant and close Central Okanagan schools on January 5 and 6, because of the dangerous road conditions.

“Even if our schools were in a position to open, we had been advised that many of our bus routes would not be cleared in time to enable buses to perform their normal runs,” Gloster pointed out in the release issued on January 6.

Schools reopened on January 7.

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Why I moved to Peachland

I fondly recall 2009 when I made the very wise decision to move from Ontario to Peachland. This decision was primarily based on an amazing love story but it was also far more than that.

I was driving up Trepanier one afternoon when a car flagged me down and it was our former mayor Keith Fielding.

All he wanted was to welcome me personally to Peachland. We had a delightful chat, and as I drove away I thought to myself, where else in Canada would the senior official of a town make someone feel so welcome?

Now fast forward to the recent municipal election campaign period.

As you may know I threw my hat into that ring and was successful in acquiring a seat on council.

One day, while visiting local businesses prior to the election, one astounding fact hit me. Each business owner was most gracious and welcoming and what’s more I saw firsthand that customers were truly listened to.

It was the small town attribute of caring about the individual’s families, trials and tribulations more than making a sale that struck me. I have discovered that when someone in Peachland asks you how you are doing they actually want to know.

I am so looking forward to serving my community over the next four years and when I say serve I mean serve. May 2015 bring health and prosperity to you and yours.

Keith P. Thom, Peachland

A wonderful Christmas dinner at the legion We wish to express our deepest gratitude for a wonderful time at the legion on December 25. The atmosphere was warm and friendly with a lot of smiles all around. Monique and the staff at the wellness centre did an amazing job with organizing it.

There were folded napkins and decorative centerpieces on each table and Christmas songs performed by Papa Thom for entertainment. The event also included a jolly Santa, entertainment for the young and old and dancing near the Christmas tree.

Volunteers set up the tables and were kept busy serving food and drinks and taking photos at each table for people to pick up later.

I would like to extend a big thank-you to all those who generously donated food and prizes. I would also like to thank Angie and her crew who worked so hard in the kitchen to have the food hot and ready at precisely 2 p.m. for over 80 guests.

It was also a nice surprise to see our new mayor Cindy Fortin, who thoughtfully brought a Christmas card and candy cane for each person.

I think everyone had a good time, and as Kay said, “It’s the most fun I’ve had at Christmas since I’ve been grown-up!” (That’s because she got to sit on Santa’s knee!)

Christine Millar, Peachland

We opened our home, you opened your hearts I want to take a moment to thank all of our neighbours and friends who dropped into our annual Christmas open house on December 14. All of your supportive comments were a joy to hear and a huge incentive for Beverley to start planning again next September.

Most important though, was the food and money you all selflessly donated to our food bank. Cash donations were up significantly this year, which is a good thing I suppose, as it gave the food bank the options it needed to fill the holes in its stock.

A special thank you also goes out from my wife and me for the generous donation we received from Deja Vu on Beach Avenue in Peachland.

Their large number of small and large gifts were sold off during the open house and what was left was turned over directly to the food bank.

The candles and other trinkets will brighten up someone’s Christmas morning and I thank you very much for that. We’ll see you all again next December.

David and Beverley Winter, Peachland

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OPINION | COMMUNITY

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ACTING MAYOR PETER SCHIERBECK presents Peachland community policing coordinator Minajean Smith with a 20-year service award on behalf of the District of Peachland, during a brief ceremony

and reception held at the Peachland Community Policing Office on 6th Street, on December 17. Smith is also a founding member of the organization. On hand for the presentation were fire chief Dennis Craig, (not pictured), West Kelowna RCMP staff sergeant Duncan Dixon (far left) and manager of police services Cary Berger (far right).

Community police grateful for award

On Wednesday, December 17, the Peachland community policing office celebrated 20 years of community service and received a special service award from the District of Peachland, which was presented to them by Councillor Peter Schierbeck.

On behalf of Peachland community policing we wish to thank all those who attended, including current and former mayors and council

members, RCMP, ICBC officials, RDCO officials, members of the Peachland Fire and Rescue Service and other special guests.

We especially wish to thank Angee and Earl Brunn from Angee’s Kitchen at the Peachland Legion, for catering our delicious luncheon.

Minajean Smith, Peachland community police office coordinator

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RESIDENTS BRAVED COLD waters and even colder temperatures to participate in Peachland’s annual polar dip

and run on January 1. The run, which has been held each year in conjunction with the dip since 1997, attracted 90 runners who ranged from age 94 to three years old. The dip, which started in 1996, included 130 swimmers.

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Legion event offers education for veterans suffering with PTSD ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

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Canada’s 12-year mission in Afghanistan may be over, but for a growing number of Canadian soldiers an invisible war continues to rage on.

That’s how Barrie Hewer, a former counselor and secretary/ manager of the Peachland branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, says he can best explain the condition known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The condition, which Hewer describes as a disorder brought on by trauma, can manifest itself in different ways, such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, anger or mood disorders.

It is also the topic of discussion at an upcoming event Hewer and the legion board will be holding at branch 69 on January 13.

The event will be free of charge and include a talk facilitated by Zack Donovan, a counselor who specializes in counseling soldiers suffering from PTSD and their families, as well as a question/answer period.

“It’s the wound that never heals,” Hewer told The View on December 23.

“And we’re seeing more and more of it in our veterans, particularly those who served in Afghanistan.”

Hewer, who has primarily counseled people of all ages suffering from the condition, says reports indicate that a startling number of veterans

who served in Iraq and Afghanistan returned home with what appears to be greater exposure to stressors and higher levels of PTSD. Statistics from Veterans Affairs indicate that PTSD affects about 11 per cent of veterans of the war in Afghanistan, and 20 per cent of veterans who served in Iraq.

Hewer believes the Afghanistan deployment was strikingly different from previous Canadian combat missions.

“In the First and Second World Wars you knew who you were shooting at. Generally people wore a uniform and they carried a gun,” Hewer explained.

“In Afghanistan [for example] it could have been a little boy with a soccer ball blowing up a truck. It was totally different. It really challenged people to understand what was going on. “ According to data obtained in a survey conducted by Statistics Canada with the Department of National Defense, psychiatric conditions are the second most common of all causes of disability claims among those who served in Afghanistan.

The three most common mental health ailments in the military, according to a senior psychiatrist with the Canadian Forces, are depression, PTSD and substance abuse.

Psychiatric conditions such as these accounted for a total of 3,424 disability claims related to service in Afghanistan.

A Statistics Canada

survey released earlier in 2014 suggested nearly one in six fulltime members of the Canadian Forces experienced symptoms

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going mental health crisis in the Canadian military, one he feels is perpetuated by stigma, media and military culture.

It’s the wound that never heals. And we’re seeing more and more of it in our veterans, particularly those who served in Afghanistan.”

Barrie Hewer

of mental health or alcohol-related disorders over several months in 2013.

The same survey, which included approximately 6,700 regular force members and 1,500 who were interviewed between April 2013 and August 2013, also revealed that one-third of Canadian soldiers were concerned that seeking mental health services would harm their career.

Hewer says these statistics reveal an on-

“People don’t understand it. But PTSD happens to everyone, at some time in their life, in one form or another.

It’s just usually temporary,” Hewer noted.

“When you’re in a conflict like the ones the soldiers were involved in Iraq and Bosnia and Afghanistan, your values are being challenged and your life is being threatened on a daily basis. When this happens over and over again it takes its toll,” Hewer added.

“The incidents of suicide are incredibly high. The numbers are alarming,” Hewer continued.

Statistics from the military show that 128 members of the regular forces and 32 reservists have committed suicide in the past decade.

While the Statistics Canada report highlights a complicated reality for those dealing with PTSD, Hewer says one thing is certain: Canadian veterans and their families are having trouble getting the help they need.

Despite recent government and military campaigns aimed at raising awareness of mental health within the Canadian Armed Forces, including a $200 million investment in efforts (over six years) from the federal government, Hewer is dubious that enough can be accomplished and feels the answer lies in education on the grass roots level.

“More people need to know more about it so they can go after our

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It’s not imagined. It’s not an excuse. PTSD is real.”

Hewer says the event on January 13 is geared toward veterans suffering with PTSD and their families, but everyone is welcome. The event will start at 5:30 p.m. at the Peachland Legion.

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The start of a new year brings with it a sense of excitement and anticipation of the months ahead.

And here at the Peachland Boys and Girls Club we are looking forward to building on the successes of the past year and continuing to develop relationships in the community.

In 2014 we offered many new programs for children and youth in Peachland, including a full-day summer day camp.

We also ran an after school program at the Peachland Historic Primary School, which included weekly trips and cooking nights for tweens.

We were fortunate to be involved in many community events such as the Easter egg hunt, Canada Day celebrations, Remembrance Day ceremonies, and the Christmas Light-Up. As we continue to grow and establish ourselves in the community we are frequently asked what we do.

As a long-time staff member, I enjoy taking the time to share the amazing scope of programs and services that the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs offer.

As a member of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada, the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs have been a leading provider of services for children,

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youth, and families for 55 years.

Over that time we have grown to include 33 locations throughout the valley. Services range from family resource programs for parents and very young children, after school and recreation programs for children and youth, programs for children and youth with special needs, to programs, services and support for atrisk youth.

From the community kitchens in Penticton and Kelowna, to Camp Arrowflight, an overnight camp in Armstrong, we strive to offer programs that meet the needs of all members of our communities.

The Okanagan Boys and Girls Club’s mission statement is to provide a safe and supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills

for life.

Through our programming we strive to provide opportunities for children and youth to achieve their potential, develop healthy lifestyles and encourage them to become active members and participants in their community.

Our programs are driven by our members and we value input from children, youth and families by asking them for ideas on activities, out trips, and meals they would like to learn to make.

We want to ensure that the youth feel listened to and that they have a sense of belonging to their club.

This in turn encourages a sense of empowerment, increases self esteem, and fosters leadership and a desire to be positive active members of their community.

Besides programs that we offer, the club is a supportive place where all youth can feel included and valued.

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LOCAL STUDENTS TOOK advantage of Monday’s cold weather by starting a friendly game of pick up hockey on Peachland’s freshly plowed skating rink at Turner Park.

The rink is maintained by the Peachland Fire Brigade on a volunteer basis.

choices and attitudes, acceptance and respect for others.

Often it is the relationships that the youth develop with club staff that keep them returning.

Staff at the Peachland Boys and Girls Club have also modified our Facebook page to include program information and even more pictures of the fun things we’ve

been up to.

We also invite people to come by and check out our club anytime to meet the staff and pick up program and activity calendars.

HERE FOR SENIORS Catering to the fine senior citizens of Peachland

Simple ways to maintain your mental acuity

Many people know that a combination of a healthy diet and routine exercise is the best way to maintain their physical health. But what about mental well-being? Memory lapses are often assumed to be an accepted side effect of aging, but such an assumption is incorrect, as there are many steps men and women can

take to maintain their mental acuity well into their golden years.

• Find time for cardiovascular exercise.

Cardiovascular exercise can help men and women maintain healthy weights and reduce their risk for potentially deadly ailments like diabetes and heart disease. But cardiovascular exercise also can boost

brain power. Cardiovascular exercise pumps oxygen-rich blood to the brain, and that blood contains glucose that can fuel brain cells.

Cardiovascular exercise also strengthens blood vessels, which can help prevent potentially devastating diseases, such as stroke, that can have a lasting and negative impact on cognitive

function.

• Find time for friends and family.

Many people need no reason to socialize, but those that do can now cite boosting brain function as a great reason to get together with family and friends. Routine socialization can keep a brain sharp by reducing its levels of cortisol, a potentially destructive hormone brought on by stress. Researchers also believe that routine interaction with other people stimulates structures in the brain’s frontal lobe that are likely responsible for planning, decision making and response control.

• Squeeze in a nap every so often. Naps can have a reenergizing effect on men and women, but a study from German researchers also found that naps also can improve memory. In the study, researchers divided participants into three groups: people who would stay awake

for 60 minutes; people who would sleep for six minutes; and people who would sleep for 30 to 45 minutes. After the hour was up, participants were given a word recall test, and those who slept performed better on the test than those who hadn’t.

But the development that was perhaps most interesting was that those who slept for just six minutes performed just as well on the test as those who slept for far longer, leading researchers to suggest that men and women need not take long naps to improve their memories.

• Include fish in your diet. A study found that people who eat fish once per week have a 60 per cent lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease than those who do not include fish in their weekly diets.

Researchers credit this lower risk to DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid that is found in both the brain and in fish such as salmon and tuna.

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With family by her side, Molly passed away peacefully at Kelowna General Hospital on December 23, 2014, at the age of 88 years.

Born Molly Risbridger on April 16, 1926, in Guildford, Surrey, England, Molly was a war bride, arriving in Halifax, NS (Pier 21) aboard the Lady Rodney, in Nov. 1946. She immediately became a cherished and respected member of her new extended family.

She will be forever remembered by her husband of 69 years, Kenneth Lloyd ‘Ken’ Maxted (Kelowna) and their children, Julie Maxted/Murchison (Norm) Ottawa, Glenn ‘Max’ Santiago, MX, Ron (Jaclyn) Calgary, Patricia Shevchuk (Dave) Kelowna, and her brother Robin (Jennifer) England. Molly’s beautiful soul also embraced stepson Alan Casey (Cathy) Port Alberni, and special daughter-in-law, Sharon Maxted, Kelowna, Proud Nan/Nanny to 16 grandchildren and loving Great Nan to 15 great-grandchildren.

She will be lovingly remembered by longtime friends Marg Prowse (Kelowna) and family, Andy, Margaret, Steven Clements (Peachland), as well as numerous friends, nieces, nephews and cousins in Canada, England and Australia.

Molly loved deeply and lived simply. She enjoyed camping in the Yukon, their garden on Longhill Road, Kelowna and their peaceful home on the mountain in Peachland. In 2012, Molly and Ken returned to Kelowna to reside at Chatsworth Senior Home. Molly especially treasured times spent with those dearest to her, her family and friends. Her keen interest in people and her excellent memory for names, birthdates and life events meant that she was instrumental in keeping their large family connected.

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Dr. Lynn Reynolds, Chatsworth Residence staff, Home Instead Senior Care and KGH staff for the care and comfort provided to our Mother.

As per Molly’s wishes, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of your choice would be appreciated. A Memorial Service will take place in Kelowna in May, 2015. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com. Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna. 250-762-2299

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COMMUNITY THE ARTS SCENE

Arts council launches new column to start the year off with a bang DIAN TOMPKIN

will get to know and hopefully experience the rich and vibrant arts community we have in Peachland.

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It first started in 2000 as a special event for Peachland in the cold winter month of February.

The 2015 event runs from February 9 until February 15.

It will be open to everyone at numerous venues and it is all inclusive to every type of art.

Next month an umbrella group, the Writers UnBlocked, and the HeArt Festival will be my focus.

Meanwhile enjoy the 2015 winter exhibition!

Dian Tompkin is the president of the Peachland Art Group and a PCAC director.

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This was a huge undertaking considering that the PCAC is run by a small group of 13 dedicated volunteer directors.

However they are not alone as they were able to draw from a group of wonderful volunteers and over 400 members.

If you picture the PCAC as an umbrella, you will understand when I say that it has 15 groups under it called umbrella groups.

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All of the members receive a weekly email letter from web master Chris Byrd updating them on everything the art community is doing in Peachland and much of the Okanagan.

If you would like to become a member visit www. pcartscouncil.com.

The PCAC is presenting their 2015 winter exhibition commencing with an open house at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 10 at the art gallery.

Everyone is welcome. Come in and see the beautiful and exciting new display created by many of the talented artist members of the PCAC. This exhibition will run for eight weeks until March 7 and will be open daily Thursday to Sunday from 10 a.m.

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WHAT’S ON

UPCOMING EVENTS ART SHOW starting

MEAT DRAW 2-4pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Jan 10, Peachland Art Gallery in the Mary Smith Hall. Gallery open Thursday to Sunday 10-4pm. Everyone welcome! Free admission.

MONDAYS

“MY MEMORIES” PROGRAM Starting in

Activity Centre. $5 drop-in per class.

January. You will be interviewed by UBCO Nursing students at the Wellness Centre who will digitally record your memories from your childhood.

They will produce a CD and a Family Tree for you which will be handed out at a Social following the completion of the program.

There is no cost to the program. Contact the PWC at 250-7670141 to register or for more information.

PEACHLAND VARIETY SINGERS starting

Jan 12, 9:30am, 50+ Centre. All voices welcome but especially tenors and basses.

Preparing for the mini concert Feb. 9 to kick off the HeArts Festival and Spring Concert April 12.

PWC SPEAKER SERIES – DRUG INTERACTIONS AND AFFECTS Jan. 20,

1:30pm, Peachland Little School House.

Presented by Wesley Bedford, Pharmacist, Peachland Pharmacy.

Admission by donation. Call Peachland Wellness Centre, 250767-0141.

FITNESS ROOM 8am8pm, community centre

YOGA ADVANCED BEGINNERS 8-9am, 50+

INDOOR WALKING

PEACHLAND SPARKS AND BROWNIES 5:45-

7:45pm, community centre

VARIETY SINGERS

BRIDGE (EXPERIENCED) 7pm, 50+

9:30am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

STRENGTH-CARDIO CIRCUIT 9:30am-

10:30am, 4th St Place

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30am,

50+ Activity Centre

GENTLE YOGA 10:4511:45am, 4th St Place TAI CHI 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre

NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1-4pm, 50+ Activ-

ity Centre.

PICKLEBALL 1:30-

3:30pm (Novice), community centre

BRIDGE (ALL LEVELS)

Activity Centre

WEDNESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8am8pm, community centre

YOGA 8-9am, 50+

Activity Centre. $5 drop-in per class.

INDOOR WALKING

8-9am, community centre

PICKLEBALL ALL PLAY

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

PICKLEBALL 1:30-

BRIDGE (ALL LEVELS)

Peachland Library.

Stories, finger plays, rhymes and fun!

From October 2 until December 18.

2-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre (restarting January 7)

WORKSHOP WEDNESDAYS 3-4:30pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12.

PICKLEBALL ALL PLAY

VINYASA YOGA 6:308pm, community centre

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

AEROBICS AND MORE

8pm, community centre

THE BRIDGE YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES

PEACHLAND BOARDWALK 9:30am

4th St Place

Margaret’s Anglican Church

CARPET BOWLING

10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

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

fellowship 11:30am, 4204 Lake Ave.

AA 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre

UKULELE 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre. Call 250-767-6574.

FRIENDSHIP TUESDAY/ MOVIE 1-3:30pm, 50+

Activity Centre.

3-5:30pm, meet at Peachland Elementary. Grades 5-6

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

FLOOR HOCKEY 4:305:30pm, 8-10yrs, community centre

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

RESTORATIVE YOGA

6-7pm, community centre

VOLLEYBALL 7-8:30pm,

ART CLASS 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL ALL PLAY 1:30-3:30pm, community centre

LEGO TIME 3-4pm, Peachland Library.

Open to all ages.

FUSION FRIDAYS

FRIDAYS

4-8pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club.

Ages 13+.

15+, community centre

EARLY BIRD SPIN

LADIES SNOOKER 5pm,

6-7am, community centre

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

FITNESS ROOM 8am6pm, community centre

SATURDAYS

INDOOR WALKING

10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

8-9am, community centre

FLOW YOGA 9:05-

CARPET BOWLING

MEAT DRAW 3-5pm,

10:15am, 4th St Place

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

BRIDGE CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs)

YOUTH DROP-IN

10am-noon, community centre

YOGA BEGINNERS

10:30-11:30am, 50+ Activity Centre. $5 drop-in per class.

3-5pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 6-12.

YOUTH ZONE 6-9pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 6-12.

PEACHLAND LEGION PTSD: What It Is And How To Help Jan. 13 5:30 pm.

Guest speaker Zack Donovan, CFB Comox.

All welcome!

Tickets

$20

50+VOLLEYBALL 10am-12pm, community centre

Robbie Burns Night January 14 • Appies at 5 pm Piping in the Haggis at 6 pm

Meal includes Haggis, Roast Beef, Veges and Neeps

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Angee’s Kitchen full menu 11 – 7 weekdays and 9 – 7 Sundays

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FLOW YOGA 9:05am, MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE 9:30am, St.

TWEEN DROP-IN

E-A-S-Y CORE

YOUTH BOXING CLUB

PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10am, Unit-

1:30-3:30pm, community centre

TWEEN TRIPS 5:30-

FITNESS ROOM 8am-

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7-9pm, 50+ Activity Centre.

AA 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre

THURSDAYS

11am-1pm, community centre. Children’s drop in program, 0-6 years.

Gasthaus Pub

Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12.

9-10:15am, 50+ Activity Centre

WOOD CARVERS CLUB

PEACHLAND ROTARY CLUB MEETING 12pm,

TWEEN COOKING NIGHT 5-7:30pm,

PINCUSHION HIKE AND YOGA 9:30am. Call

6-8 pm, 4th St Place

50+ Activity Centre

STORYTIME FOR PRESCHOOLERS 11:30am,

9:05-10:35am, community centre 9:30-10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre.

IRON AND SILK EXERCISE 10:45am-noon,

3:30pm (competitive), community centre

2-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre (restarting January 5)

5-6pm, Swim Bay

PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 service

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

10:35 (All Play), community centre

8pm, community centre

10am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank

YOUTH DROP-IN

SPIN & SCULPT 6:30-

FITNESS ROOM 8am-

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE

3-8pm, meet at Peachland Elementary. Grades 5-6

PICKLEBALL 9:05-

PARTIAL LIFEGUARD SERVICE 10-noon,

Margaret’s Anglican Church

TWEEN DROP-IN

7pm, community centre

TUESDAYS

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

1:30-3:30pm, community centre

8-9am, community centre

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St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

Peachland United Church

Peachland Baptist Church

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Grace Lutheran Church 1162 Hudson Road West Kelowna, B.C. 250-769-5685

Sunday Services Contemporary Worship Service 9 a.m.

Traditional Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

January 11th, 2015

Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Tuesday Morning

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

Monday to Friday

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Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 am

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Women’s Bible Study: Wednesday, 9:30 am Dr. Gordon Denison, Pastor 250-707-1735 gdenison@telus.net

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