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Council unhappy with Highway 97 report findings TREVOR NICHOLS

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Concern over highway expansion in Peachland has once again reared its head, after council got a detailed look at a contentious report on the subject.

At its Sept. 8 Committee of the Whole (COTW) meeting, council heard from Tom Freeman, a Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) representative, who laid out the findings of a long-awaited independent report analyzing the social and economic impacts of highway expansion.

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This is something basically I do for a living. I haven’t run the calculations on this, but I’ve basically been involved in every business case that’s been done in the interior for 25 years, so I think when you look at this what to draw away from it is a longer route has more costs to motorists.”

ERIN CHRISTIE

NINE-YEAR-OLD MAYA MUENDEL proudly displays her certificate of completion and her favourite item from her personalized goody bag, which she received during the wrap-up party for the participants of the Okanagan Regional Library’s Summer Reading Program, held at the Peachland branch on September 10. To learn more and see additional photos from this event turn to page 9.

- TOM FREEMAN Speaking to the COTW, Freeman echoed the concern of the report’s author that a lack of concrete information “limited” its scope and potential accuracy, but said the report still provides important insight into the impacts of both a highway bypass around town and expansion of the existing highway to four lanes.

The report suggested the major economic impact of a highway bypass would be 21 lost jobs in commercial businesses – mainly centred around the Peachland Village Shopping Centre – as highway traffic is diverted.

Socially, the bypass would likely encourage pedestrians and cyclists to more frequently use the old highway, while a four-lane expansion would create “a barrier across the community.”

Broad comparisons across several social categories – including infrastructure, noise and vibration, land use and See EXPANSION on page 3

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

NEWS

PRIME MINISTER STEPHEN HARPER addresses the crowd of approximately 700 supporters and media during an invite-only rally held at Brutus Truck Bodies in Penticton on September 13.

ERIN CHRISTIE

Harper stops in Penticton during his campaign tour ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

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In a cavernous building located in the eastern corner of Penticton’s industrial district, 700 people, most of whom are roughly between the ages of forty and seventy-five, are crammed tightly into the Brutus Truck Bodies warehouse waiting for their hero to arrive. Supporters wave their Conser-

vative blue banners back and forth as Gimme Shelter, the moody Vietnam-era anthem by the Rolling Stones, blares in the background.

There are cameras positioned on a raised platform surrounded by cheering partisans on one side of the massive warehouse. Across the room, in front of a large provincial flag, sits a semi decked out with campaign signs for South Okana-

gan West Kootenay candidate Marshall Neufeld, Central Okanagan Similkameen incumbent Dan Albas, and Kelowna/ Lake Country candidate Ron Cannan, and a tiered array of the most faithful supporters.

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as the soundtrack switches to Blink 182’s All the Small Things. A low roar begins as the crowd begins to chant “Strong and free!

Strong and free!” until the warm-up playlist, likely chosen with careful deliberation by newly hired political “Rottweiler” Lynton Crosby, changes again and the warehouse doors begin to open.

At approximately 6:25, ten minutes after the invite-only rally is scheduled to begin, Collective Soul’s Better Now, Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s long-standing theme

song, begins and his officially decorated campaign bus pulls into the building and parks directly beneath the giant Canadian flag that has been hung as a backdrop.

The Prime Minister emerges, accompanied by his wife, Laureen, and the crowd jumps to its feet, erupting in deafening applause.

“Four more years!

Four more years!” the crowd chants as a beaming Harper pauses to kiss his wife before approaching the podium.

Those who witnessed one of Harper’s early tele-

vision appearances during his first term in 2006, may recall memorable footage of Canada’s 22nd Prime Minister accompanying his young son, Ben, to his first day of school and parting for the day with a hearty business-like handshake, rather than a warm, paternal hug.

The man who emerged from the campaign bus on September 13, appeared somewhat less intimidating. This Harper, indicative of what his advisors have most likely branded a softer, more relaxed Harper, abandoned his jacket and tie

in favour of rolledup sleeves, perhaps hoping to indicate that this was a more approachable, more human leader.

Appearance aside, there was nothing soft about the Prime Minister’s address on Sunday evening. Surrounded by hundreds of cheering admirers, Harper, a party leader who has remained in power for nearly a decade without ever officially garnering 40 per cent of the electorate, acknowledged that this time around, he may have his work cut out for him.

See HARPER on page 5

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NEWS

Peachland Triathlon will no longer be organized by district

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TREVOR NICHOLS

REGIONAL REPORTER

tnichols@aberdeenpublishing.com

The Peachland Triathlon is about to get a much-welcomed marketing boost thanks to a council

vote to hand it over to a private company.

On Sept. 8, on the advice of recreation coordinator Cheryl Wiebe, council voted to allow the Three Lakes Triathlon Series to host and co-

ordinate Peachland’s 2016 triathlon.

The company specializes in hosting triathlons and plans to use its resources and connections to the racing community to inject new life

into the struggling event.

On Sept. 8 Wiebe explained to the Committee of the Whole (COTW) that over the past five years the Peachland Triathlon has lost

Expansion will save motorists millions Continued from page 1

community cohesion – showed a favourable impact for a highway bypass. And emergency routes with a bypass would also be improved.

MOTI also considers costs to users of the highway, and according to the report a bypass comes with more costs to motorists.

When council first received the report in July, several councillors panned it for what they said were inaccuracies and incorrect assumptions. That opposition was still palpable Sept. 8, as Couns. Terry Condon, Peter Schierbeck and Mike Kent hotly disputed some of the consultant’s findings.

At issue was a chart indicating that an expanded highway would collectively save motorists millions of dollars, while a bypass would collectively cost motorists.

Laying out the numbers, Freeman explained that the consultant used a formula to estimate the long-term cost to people using both a bypass and an expanded highway. Since a bypass would be a longer distance, motorists would end up paying more for gas and wear and tear on their cars, among other things.

Condon, a member of the Highway 97 Task Force Society, which lobbies in support of a bypass, was the most outspoken. He challenged the accuracy of the consultant’s numbers, maintaining that the assumptions he based them on were incorrect.

Kent and Schierbeck were similarly concerned.

“It makes no sense and I think these numbers are way off,” Kent told Freeman, saying the consultant’s analysis of traffic flow, the number of intersections and other factors were all wrong.

Over the span of about 20 minutes, several councillors reiterated these points, and while Freeman acknowledged the numbers were

based on assumptions he maintained they still have value.

“This is something basically I do for a living.

I haven’t run the calculations on this, but I’ve basically been involved in every business case that’s been done in the interior for 25 years, so I think when you look at this, what to draw away from it is a longer route has more costs to motorists,” he said.

MOTI district manager Murray Tekano was also at the Sept. 8 meeting, and after prompting from Fortin briefly addressed the committee.

He said that MOTI will soon look at Peachland in more detail, and once that happens, more comprehensive highway expansion studies will be possible.

“As we move into the planning stages and begin to look at realignment that are alternatives to the highway we’re going to have to go through this in more detail and ask those questions more specifically,” he said.

He pointed out the MOTI is currently in the middle of a three-year transportation planning study for the Central Okanagan, which he said will “impact” Peachland.

Before that, however, the MOTI needs to finalize plans for other projects, such as a defined route for a second crossing from Kelowna to West Kelowna. The study will make that possible, and Peachland is in the “chain of those events.”

In response from Mayor Cindy Fortin’s questions, Tekano confirmed that MOTI hasn’t yet explored either a bypass or expansion of the current highway.

Later, during a break, Fortin acknowledged that MOTI’s priorities indicated it would likely be a while before Peachland got concrete information about the ministry’s plans for highway expansion in Peachland.

“Unfortunately, being a little town you get looked at last,” she said.

between $500 and $1500 and cost the district nearly $2000 in staff time.

The multi-dimen-

sional race is difficult for the department’s small staff to organize, and its proximity to Canada Day has historically meant a small window for organizers to get all the pieces into place.

“The triathlon is a very challenging event for us,” Wiebe said. “In my five years here I’ve watched the coordinators that I’ve had all burn out in the summer trying to organize it.”

Last year staff began looking at options to deal with those challenges.

Despite the fact that the race was losing money they believed it had “significant charm,” and approached Three Lakes to try and keep it in town.

Wiebe explained to the COTW that since Three Lakes is a for-profit company “they have a

motivation in attracting people to Peachland for this event.” They are also a self-contained organization that bring their own equipment and expertise to the planning process, and directly market to more than 1,200 athletes.

Wiebe said Three Lakes taking on the race will save the district money, providing a net savings of about $700 in overtime and free up staff time to reallocate $2000 of staff time to other projects.

She also assured council that her department will still have a liaison with Three Lakes to keep the community feel of the race intact.

“As we’re turning things over we want to ensure there’s still a community benefit and a community feel to these events.”

See TRIATHLON on page 7

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX SALE Pursuant to Section 405 of the Local Government Act, notice is hereby given that the following properties will be subject to TAX SALE unless Delinquent Taxes, together with interest, are sooner paid. The 2015 TAX SALE will be conducted in Council Chambers of the District of Peachland, 4450 6th Street, at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 28th, 2015.

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It is going to become a burden on Peachland taxpayers to get rid of their wood waste when the municipal compost site is closed – well, not closed completely, commercial users may still pay to dump waste wood. This seems unreasonable when the smoke from so many forest fires all summer and even the smoke from across the border has been massive in comparison to a one day burn in good venting conditions at our dump. Also note above Peachland, and throughout the province, the massive piles of slash that will be burnt by the logging companies when conditions are right.

Are we not being encouraged to mitigate the threat of forest fires by removing wood fuels around our homes? At what cost to get rid of this fuel?

Citizens are already paying for green bin disposal of limited waste and now they must spend time and consume fossil fuel (gas) for every house-

hold that disposes of waste in the Westside landfill. Does this sound like an environmentally smart solution?

The other option, which is becoming more and more common, is to illegally dump waste in the forest.

In times past, the common practice was to burn dry pruning piles the moment a good rain started. The benefit was obvious….the fire couldn’t get away and the particulate matter did not pollute the atmosphere. Does this seem too simple for the provincial bureaucracy to understand?

Our council is doing their best to save taxpayers money, but, as with water issues, they are forced to comply with legislation and laws created by the provincial government bureaucracy.

Richard Smith, Peachland

A low speed roadway benefits businesses Lately we have been hearing a lot about Highway 97, and here is one more opinion. I was one of the founders of the Highway 97 Task Force, and at that time it was instinctual that a bypass would be good for Peachland. Six or seven years have passed and that original instinct has proven to be good for communities all over North America and indeed worldwide (Europe and Australia).

It all started in Germany in the 1930s with the famous Autobahns. The purpose of the autobahn was to permit traffic to flow quickly to distant destinations without the stop and go, old fashioned, horse and buggy road systems that connected traditional towns to adjacent towns. The emphasis, of course, has been on the innovative autobahns, but there is another story. In Germany they call it the “Weinstrasse.”

The Weinstrasse is where the tourist wants to go. It connects the traditional old towns. And, if you google it what you see is an amazing list of hotels, and restaurants and tourist attractions. All connected to each other by low speed (easy to stop) roadways. But the German example is

not the only one. We have evidence here in B.C., yes, here in our own back yard. It is on Vancouver Island where the new high speed Island Highway bypasses the old road system. Guess what! Business is up in the towns linked along the old highway. Yes, business is up!

Yes, there were a few adjustments that had to be made in the first few years. But overall the statistics show increased business. The secret: it is simpler to stop on a traditional low speed road system. Bypasses are great for high speed “through traffic.” Now we have a made-in-B.C. example. Get rid of the high speed “through traffic” and cater to visitors and locals on a low speed roadway which is what we already have. Yes we already have our own Weinstrasse (wine route) already. Let’s keep it that way.

Even the highways ministry has installed an over head sign at the bottom of Drought Hill that says “welcome to wine country.” Let’s be sure to keep it that way!

Terry Tanner, West Kelowna

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Harper promises to paint the Okanagan blue in Penticton Continued from page 2

The crowd hushed as he launched into his 35-minute address, kicking off the sixth week of his fifth campaign as leader of the Conservative party, by delivering a two-pronged attack against his main rivals, NDP leader Tom Mulcair and Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau for their positions on small business while touting himself as a emissary of the economy.

“It’s all about creating and protecting jobs, lowering taxes and helping families,” Harper said, vowing continued support for small business.

“This election will decide what our economy will look like for the next four years. It will decide whether our taxes are lower or higher, whether our budget stays balanced or not, and whether we spend frugally to keep our economy growing. Lower taxes, balanced budgets, prudent spending. As Conservatives that is

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AS THEY EXITED the rally, Conservative supporters were met with a line of protesters. the truth,” he continued, reiterating his promise to lower the small business tax rate from 11 to nine per cent over the next four years.

“The opposition is worse than wrong, however, on these things. Their views reflect a deep hostility to private business.

We have always known this about the NDP,” he said.

The remarks were in response to Trudeau saying last week that a “large

percentage” of small businesses are set up to help rich Canadians save on their tax bills.

Harper pounced on the opportunity to take another jab at Trudeau, mocking the Liberal leader’s “the budget will balance itself” remark, before tearing into the NDP. He said the NDP have been poor fiscal managers in provinces where they governed, using B.C. as an example which

twice elected socialist governments over the past 40 years.

“At least $35 billlion in promises and counting; staggering figures,” he said. “A deficit of at least $8 billion a year, the rest will be paid for by a modest tax increase, they claim,” he said, clearly bolstered by the subsequent boos at the mention of the official opposition.

“Provincial spending spiraled out of control by 68 per cent [under the B.C. NDP].

Average income for middle class families

dropped at a time when they were rising everywhere else.

British Columbia — industrious, innovative, talented and resourceful. British Columbia became a have-not province in Confederation under the NDP.” Harper pushed on, adding that the European and Asian countries which ran deficit budgets for years are now facing a crisis. He said Canada has the lowest debt burden of any G7 country... “by a country mile.”

We live in a time of “global economic instability,” he pointed out, and the Conservatives, he added, are the only party capable of facing those challenges.

“Together, we’re going to paint the Okanagan blue,” Harper concluded.

Earlier in the day, the Harpers toured Painted Rock Winery in Penticton and were made available briefly to the media for a photograph. The Prime Minister did not take questions at either event.

The Corporation of the District of Peachland NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that Council will hold a Public Hearing on: Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 6:00 pm Council Chambers in the Peachland Community Centre th 4450 – 6 Street, Peachland, BC Council will hear from persons who deem their interest in property to be affected by the following bylaw amendments and creation: Bylaw No. 2052 to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 1375, 1996 from RR-1 Rural Residential zone to R-3 Multiple Residential Zone, and to amend Schedule “A” District of Peachland Official Zoning Map. Approval of this bylaw will support the development of 52 residential units within 26 duplex buildings.

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Curbside yard waste extends until November Curbside yard waste collection in Peachland continues every other week until the end of November. Green bin acceptable items include grass clippings, leaves and branches up to 5 cm (2 in) in diameter and less than 1 metre (3 ft) long.

Do you have extra yard waste?

Here are some options for residents with extra yard waste: Drop off for free: Loads of residential yard waste up to 250 kg can be dropped off for free at the Westside Transfer Station on Asquith Road in West Kelowna. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Backyard compost: Reduce your garbage and improve your garden with a composter. Twigs, grass and leaves can be combined with food waste to create rich compost. Find the guide to backyard composting on our website.

Add a larger green bin: Add a larger green bin for $10/year. Add a second cart for $30/year plus a one-time change fee of $55. Download the cart change form on our website.

Grasscycle: Leave grass clippings on the lawn when you mow. As clippings quickly decompose they return valuable nutrients back into the soil. By grasscycling you avoid raking, bagging and disposing of your grass clippings, saving more than a third of your time spent on lawn care.

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Closure of Peachland Compost Site The compost transfer site in Peachland will close October 1, 2015, adhering to provincial environmental regulations that limit burning.

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Legal Description: Lot B, District Lot 449, Osoyoos Division Yale District, Plan 18997 and Lot 10, Block D, District Lot 449, Osoyoos Division Yale District, Plan 217, Except Plans 26460 and H783 The public may review copies of the proposed Bylaw, Council reports and related material at the Municipal Office, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Monday to Friday inclusive excluding Statutory Holidays, from September 11, 2015 to September 29, 2015.

In order to be considered by Council, concerns must either be expressed in writing or presented in person at Council. Written submissions may be delivered to the District of Peachland Municipal Office or emailed to the Corporate Officer, Polly Palmer at ppalmer@peachland.ca. All written and emailed submissions must be received by 4:00pm on September 29, 2015 and will become part of the public record.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

NEWS

Grants worth $500,000 will help build FireSmart communities VIEW STAFF The B.C. government and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities are providing new grants totaling $500,000 to help communities identify and take action to reduce wildfire risks on private land.

Fifty grants of up to $10,000 each will be made available to local govern-

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Bargain Bin volunteers say donation bins are not for large items ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

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A local charity is voicing its frustration over the growing number of unusable items being left at their clothing donation bin.

“People are going to the bin and unloading either old, musty clothing that we can’t sell or large items they want to get rid of that they don’t want to take to the landfills,” said Truda Kennedy, Chairwoman of the Peachland United Church Bargain Bin Committee.

“Overall, people are good to us. We get a lot of items that are really high end.

But on the other side we’re getting these wet mattresses and old chairs and we just don’t have the room for them.”

Sometimes, she added, people have left garbage or boxes of old, and at times, broken toys.

The Bargain Bin, which is located in the basement of Peachland United Church on 4th

Street, has had donation bin to collect small items and clothing, in one form or another, barely a metre from the store’s entrance, for as long as Kennedy can remember.

The “usable” items (clean, not torn, broken or stained) are collected, sorted, and placed in the Bargain Bin for sale.

Though the items are priced low, Kennedy says the lower ticket price is subsidized by volume.

The affordability, based on the quality of the items, she notes, leads to more sales, the profits of which go directly back into the United Church to help cover operating costs.

However, she says, when she and the other volunteers come across items their organization simply can’t sell, due to size or damage, they are left with the responsibility of paying for their disposal, which cuts into the church’s profit.

“We have found old furniture, household garbage – current-

ly there is an old, wet mattress and a big chair that really belong in a landfill – but because someone didn’t want to do that, or didn’t know, I suppose, we have to pay to get it hauled away – and this is starting to happen fairly often,” Kennedy explained.

She says staff has also found items dumped outside the bins, even when the bins are empty. She says it’s frustrating to see.

The other issue that has become a concern for the Bargain Bin Committee, she said, is what goes on while the items are sitting there.

She said a staff member went to the hall to collect the items left in the bin and discovered a man sleeping in the chair, which he had covered with a tarp because it had been raining.

“We didn’t really know what to do,” she said, sadly. “We gave him a blanket to stay warm, but there wasn’t much else we felt we could do.”

Kennedy recalled a “heartbreaking incident” a few years ago, before committee installed the smaller bin.

“There was someone who was sending their child into the bin, because they were compact enough to fit, and having them fish out items. It’s so sad to think someone could be so hard up, you know?

That they were essentially stealing from us, when we could have just given them some help, or referred them to someone who could help, if they had asked.” At times, she added, volunteers have discovered people sleeping in the bins.

She said it can be hard to believe there would be people in such need in Peachland, but as a church, the committee and the congregation does its best to help those in need, in Peachland as well as other areas in the valley.

“We get a lot of old bell-bottom jeans and things; things we’re not sure we can sell, but are still perfectly good, and we’ll give them to some of the ladies

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The Bargain Bin is located at 4421 4th Street in Peachland, the store is open Thurs., Fri., and Sat. from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Donations can be dropped off in the drop box at the United Church Hall anytime, but volunteers ask that if the bin is full, that donors not leave items out on the porch.

The Bargain Bin typically collects gently used books, dishes, clothing, toys and small kitchen items.

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Triathlon coordinators say sanctioning race will attract bigger crowd Continued from page 3

“We don’t want Peachlanders to feel that we’ve just taken the event and dumped it into the laps of others,” she said.

Steve Brown is Three Lakes’ race coordinator. In an interview Sept. 15 he laid out some of the key changes his company will make to attract more people to the race.

The first big step will be to have it officially sanctioned with the province, which he explained will put

in on the official calendar and “in front of the 10,000 triathletes in the province.”

“Just the fact that now people are going to hear about it is going to be probably the first big thing,” he said. In 2014 fewer than 90 people entered the race, and Brown said he is hoping for 125-150 in 2016.

Brown has also changed the date of the race from the third week in July to the third week in September.

He explained that the old date conflicted with several major events in the triathlon community, and that relatively little happens on the new date.

Marketing changes aside, Brown said he doesn’t foresee any major changes to the route or logistics of the race. He said that Peachland has a great event with great support, and he looks forward to working with the community to make it even better. “One of the deciding factors for us is that Peachland has always been super supportive of all the events they have going on in their community. And they’ve always had that kind of really cool community, down home kind of feel to them. And athletes have always enjoyed coming there.”

“We think it’s got all kinds of potential.”

Dog owner appeals court decision to euthanize “killer” dog

JAKE, THE PRESA CANARIO. ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

editor@peachlandview.com

IMPORTANT NOTICE

A Peachland man is battling to save his beloved Presa Canario, Jake, after the animal was put on doggy death row roughly two weeks ago.

In a last ditch attempt to change the judge’s decision regarding Jake’s fate, the dog’s owner, Drew Panton, filed an appeal on September 14, requesting the judge reconsider and that Jake be sent to

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a friend of Panton’s, rather than be euthanized.

“Anything but killing him,” Panton said in an interview with The View on September 11.

“I know a woman in Kitimat who is animal control officer and runs a shelter for animals. I’d be happy if we could get him there. At least he wouldn’t have to die.”

Panton said the decision to file the appeal, which he says cost nearly $15,000, was a difficult one, because the funding

came mostly from supporters.

“I’m concerned the appeal won’t work and their money will have been wasted,” he said. “You know, who am I to spend $15,000 of other’s people’s money with no guarantee?”

If nothing else, the appeal, Panton noted, will stall Jake’s execution, which he says was scheduled for Sept. 14.

“If he’s not going to come home to me, let’s get him to somebody else, let’s get him to Kitimat. There’s no need to kill this dog.

Unless it’s just clear cut revenge; an eye for an eye – there’s no need to kill this dog.”

Jake is one of two dogs to receive the designation of “dangerous,” by provincial court judge Anne Wallace, 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. Jake, and Buddy, Panton’s American pit bull cross, who participated in the attack, were seized by

BUDDY, THE PIT BULL. the Regional District of the Central Okanagan and remained at the RDCO dog pound for seven months while Panton fought the RDCO’s request to have the animals declared dangerous and euthanized.

Panton subsequently appealed to have both animals released into his custody.

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

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Tuesday, the regional district stated that Judge Wallace stated that in order to protect the public and other animals from future potential incidents, Buddy must be microchipped, leashed and muzzled when outside a dwelling or enclosed

vehicle, kept within a secure fence on his property, and a sign must be posted advising the public that a dangerous dog is on the property.

Panton says Buddy has been home for nearly three weeks and despite seven months of living at the pound, Buddy appears to be the same “goofball” he always was.

“He’s really just a big baby, and I’ve never seen him hurt anybody,” Panton told The View.

“As far as Jake, even the experts have said

he’s not a danger to people, but they think he’s a danger to other animals.”

Panton said he has never felt the dog was a danger to people, but confessed he has been suspect of Jake at times as well.

“He doesn’t seem to like other dogs, so when we go to the dog park, he stays with me. He doesn’t run around. But that doesn’t make him so dangerous he needs to die – if he was such a danger to other animals, why did he curl up with Buddy every night?”

Peachland MLA Office MLA Dan Ashton or staff will be available at the Chamber of Commerce office Tuesday afternoons.

For appointments call 1 866 487 4402

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Government re-opening angling in Okanagan Region’s waterways VIEW STAFF The government of B.C. is re-opening angling for streams and rivers in the Okanagan Region due to lower water temperatures and increased flows.

Effective Sept. 16, 2015, all streams and rivers in Wildlife Management Units 8-1 through 8-8, 8-12 through 8-15 and 8-23 through 8-25 are re-opened to angling in accordance with 2015-2017 Freshwater Fishing Regulation Synop-

sis.

The decision reverses previous closures on the Similkameen, Kettle and West Kettle Rivers and tributaries (July 15), Middle Shuswap River (July 30), and Okanagan River main-stem (Aug. 6). All

of these closures were put in place to protect fish stocks due to low flows and high water temperatures.

To view all angling regulations visit: www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/.

Big Brother Canada cast spends weekend with local family ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

editor@peachlandview,com

Shelley Peach is not a celebrity, but in her daughter’s eyes, she’s definitely got plenty of star power.

After watching her teenage daughter, who has requested not to be named in this article, battle and receive treatment for depression and anxiety, the Kelowna-based mother, and manager of Davis Cove Lakeshore

resort in Peachland, decided “on a whim” to reach out to some of the cast members of her daughter’s favourite television show and request a signed poster of the cast, in hopes of cheering her child up a little.

In an interview with The View at the picturesque beachside resort, Peach explained that she and her daughter had traveled to Langley for a public meet and greet with the cast of

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When they were unable to attend, Peach said she thought it would be a nice surprise for her disappointed daughter, if she could get a poster sent instead.

When she reached out to former cast members Arlie Shaban and Sarah Miller, both of whom appeared on season two, she was ultimately offered “something better.”

Touched by Peach’s story, Miller, who is currently based in the Lower Mainland area and works as a mortgage broker, offered to gather as many of the current and former cast members

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as she could, and organize a trip to the resort to meet Peach and her daughter in person.

On Labour Day weekend, Miller proved true to her word and arrived at Davis Cove with 14 house guests from seasons one, two and three.

In addition to Miller and Shaban, guests included: Suzette Amaya, Peter Brown and Alec Beall (season one); Neda Kalantar (season two); Kevin Martin, Pilar Nemer, Zach Oleynik, Ashley Wood, Jordan Parhar, Graig Merritt, Willow MacDonald and Johnny Colatruglio (season three).

Peach said the experience of watching her and her daughter’s favourite cast members pile out of their vehicles when they arrived on September 4, was a surreal moment.

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CAST MEMBERS FROM all three seasons of Big Brother Canada spent Labour Day

weekend at Davis Cove Lakeside Resort in Peachland after being contacted by the mother of a young girl coping with depression and anxiety.

“It was better than I ever expected and it made my daughter so happy,” Peach said.

“They were such incredible people. It was an unforgettable experience.”

In speaking with The View, Miller and Shaban both admitted, since becoming celebrities, they have encountered requests of “all kinds,” some funny, some sad, and some disturbing.

But Peach’s, Miller emphasized, was “none of those things.”

“It was really in-

spiring that she would reach out to us like that, just to bring her daughter a little bit of joy,” Miller told The View on Sept. 6.

“Being a teenager is tough. Being a teen with anxiety, is that much harder. When I read Shelley’s message, I couldn’t help but be touched because I’m a mom. And I have daughters. “ Though Miller’s daughters are still in elementary school, Miller noted the challenges that will likely increase her younger host’s anxiety.

“High schools are tough places, I think especially for a young girl. I was a teenager and I felt disconnected and anxious for being different. The reason we’re here, is not only because of Shelley’s message, but to show her daughter that it gets better.

That the things that make you different when you’re a teenager and make you feel like you stand out in a negative way when you’re young, can set you apart in the best ways when you’re older.”

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THE YOUNG PARTICIPANTS of the Summer Reading Program celebrate their successful completion of the program

during the Summer Reading Club Wrap-up party at the Peachland branch of the Okanagan Regional Library on September 10. Flanking the youngsters from left to right are the branch’s new Community Librarian, Lisa Jurassovich, and District of Peachland municipal councillor Mario Vucinovic.

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Judy Komar displays one of the reading logs the participants are required to fill out. Komar says the log equals six pages of entries.

Summer Reading Club fosters a love of books ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

editor@peachlandview.com

For as long as Judy Komar, assistant community librarian at the Peachland branch of the Okanagan Regional Library, can remember, the Peachland branch has helped dozens of local children discover the joy of learning through the Summer Reading Program.

The program, sponsored by the British Columbia Library Association with support from the Province of British Columbia and the Ministry of Education, is a self-paced program that encourages children to read throughout the summer months.

To participate, parents are asked to visit their local branch and pre-register their children, at which time they can pick up pick up a Summer Reading Club Record. Participants are required to read for a minimum of 20 minutes every day and write down one thing they’ve read on their reading

record. After they’ve read for seven days they can visit the library and collect their weekly prize.

At the end of the summer, participating libraries hold a summer reading club wrap-up party where each participant who completes their six-page reading record is rewarded with a prize.

In Peachland, the prize includes a medal, a certificate of completion and an individualized goody bag, which Komar spends all summer shopping for, using funds from donations made by the Peachland Friends of the Library.

This year’s participants included: Evan Hurd, Alex Hurd, Jayden Gemperle, Vanessa Hilland, Naomie Hilland, Maya Muendel, Kain Martinuik, Malaya Martinuik, Reese Wallgren, Ethan Fulford, Ashton Fulford, Bella Klassen, Sawyer Klassen and McKenna Phimester.

The Peachland Branch is located in the Peachland Village Mall. To find out more about programming visit www.orl.bc.ca/branches/ peachland or call 250-767-9111.

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Chamber of Commerce

golf tournament 2015

THE PEACHLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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celebrated another fun and successful golf tournament with 66 golfers enjoying a day of golf and dinner at the Summerland Golf Club. Golfers raised approximately $4,000 and a portion of that will go to the Peachland Food Bank. Local realtor Debra Kelly hit a reportedly “fabulous” shot across the canyon to win the Canyon Shoot Out contest. No one won the $200 prize for the putting contest, which means next year the pot will double to $400. The two $10,000 hole-in-one prizes also went unclaimed but there were prizes for every golfer. The winning team for 2015 was Dave Johnson, Rob Taylor, Mike Federer and Ken Anderson with a score of -10.

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HARRY BRUST

25 RIDERS, MADE up of RCMP, auxiliary, sheriffs and support staff from various

RCMP detachments throughout the Southern Interior, made Peachland one of their first stops on their fifteenth annual ten-day, 1,000-km cycle across the region. They are pictured here meeting Mayor Cindy Fortin (centre). “I can’t imagine how difficult it must be for a parent to have a sick or disabled child, or a child who has just suffered a traumatic event, with the added financial stress that goes along with a health crisis, such as transportation, medication, and medical equipment,” Fortin said. “I thank COPS for Kids once again for their dedication each year to raising money to help alleviate that stress.” Donations can be made online at copsforkids.org.

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STAN AND SHIRLEY FEDYK of the Peachland Lions present Cops for Kids with a cheque for $1,000 on behalf of the Lions.

REALTOR TROY FISCHER (right) presents a cheque to Peachland Food Bank executive director Judy Bedford

for the proceeds of his two fundraisers this summer: World of Wheels busing and the paper shredding event that takes place the first Sunday of June.

PEACHLAND’S MUSIC SCENE

The Galpins: Peachland’s music family DEREK “BUNKY” BUNCE CONTRIBUTOR

Albert, the family patriarch, was born in 1923 in North Vancouver. As a youth, he started teaching himself how to play various instruments.

Eventually he learned how to play the mandolin, accordion, acoustic guitar, piano and bones. During his time in North Van. he worked for C.P. Rail and owned his own barber shop. He got married, and had

Derek Bunce three sons: Bob the oldest, and twins Ed and Alfie, who were born in 1962. While never pushing the boys into music, he was always there with words of encouragement.

Often, the family would get together for impromptu jams in the living room. In 1967, Albert moved the family to Peachland, where he’s lived ever since. He performed as part of a popular barbershop quartet and also for many years with the Westbank Opry. In 1985, Albert married his second wife Bernice, whom he credits with keeping him grounded and the sons in good hands. Tragedy did hit the family in 2011 with the sudden passing of oldest son Bob, who was also a very talented musician and a mentor to youngest son Alfie.

Growing up in North Vancouver, Alfie Galpin developed an interest in music, with a great desire to learn how to play various instruments like lead and bass guitars, keyboards and the saxophone.

He was so talented at an early age that he was awarded the very prestigious silver medal at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, where he performed an

amazing solo show. He then took a year off to attend the Musician’s Institute in Hollywood, California. All this, as a self-taught musician. Returning to Vancouver in 1983, for the next 10 years he performed with numerous bands, until in 1993, he decided to move to Peachland.

He started playing with Scotty and The Slamdogs, which eventually turned into just the Slamdogs after Scotty left the band. The band is still together featuring Alfie on lead guitar, keyboards and lead vocals. The band also features his brother Ed on drums and Tad

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Goddard (of Prism fame) as well. The Slamdogs were at one time the house band at the Edgewater and still make regular appearances there.

Alfie, of course, is better known as the keyboards player and lead guitarist for the still very popular band “Darby Mills and The Headpins.” So, far this year, he’s played

14 shows with them with more booked for the rest of the year.

In my opinion, Darby Mills sounds as good or better than they did 25 years ago. Go see them if you get a chance. Alfie can be seen on Sundays at

September 17 and 19: Peter Coolio September 18: Paul Sexsmith and the Hip Replacements Any comments or suggestions, please e-mail Derek at dbunce@telus.net.

Riley’s Pub for their popular Sunday Jams and twice a month on Tuesdays he performs his acoustic rock star show.

Alfie has a 27-yearold daughter and a seven-year-old granddaughter. His future

will revolve around them and his musical desire to record his own CD. He’d like to continue playing with the Headpins and working with Tad Goddard as a duo act.

The Galpin family has lots to be proud of.

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778-479-3232 Dentists Dr. Don MacRae Dr. Phil Kachanoski Dr. Karl Oppenheim Dr. Peter Cormillot Dr. Jeff Krawchuk

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250-767-6411 Beach Ave Medical Clinic Pre-booked Appointments Preferred for routine visits and regular check-ups Walk-ins Welcome for tourists, unexpected illness, and emergencies

For two weekends in September, Peachland’s Gasthaus features a special Oktoberfest menu and a live oompah-pah band, Al Pichler and the Alpiners. Here some of the Gasthaus staff members and patrons get into the spirit during the kick off celebration on September 11.

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How to protect your vision over the long haul Eye diseases related to aging are the primary cause of vision impairment.

Many people consider vision loss a natural side effect of aging, but there are ways men and women can protect their vision and reduce their risk of vision loss as they age.

• Quit smoking.

Smoking doubles a person’s risk for age-related macular degeneration, or AMD. AMD is a leading cause of vision loss in men and women over the age of 50.

It causes damage to the macula, which is the part of the eye needed for sharp, central vision. If the macula is damaged,

vision may be blurry, distorted or dark.

• Protect eyes from ultraviolet light. UV-A and UV-B radiation can have adverse effects on a person’s vision. A short-term effect of excessive exposure to UV radiation is photokeratitis, a painful condition that can lead to red eyes, extreme sensitivity to light and excessive tearing. Long-term effects of such exposure include a higher risk of developing cataracts and damage to the retina, which is the part of the eye used for seeing. When spending time outdoors, always wear sunglasses that provide protection against UV-A and UV-B rays.

• Maintain a healthy blood pressure. High blood pressure, often re-

ferred to as HBP or hypertension, can contribute to vision loss as a person ages. HBP can strain blood vessels in the eyes, causing them to narrow or bleed.

HBP also can cause the optic nerve to swell, compromising a person’s vision as a result. Eye damage that results from HBP is cumulative, which means the longer it goes untreated, the more likely the damage to the eye will be permanent. Men and

women can maintain a healthy blood pressure by eating right, exercising regularly and sustaining a healthy weight.

• Take breaks from work. Computer vision syndrome, or CVS, is a legitimate condition that can develop when a person spends excessive time staring at a computer screen.

Adults and kids alike are susceptible to CVS, which can cause symptoms such as blurred vision, double vision, eye irritation, and headaches. One way to reduce risk of developing CVS is to take frequent breaks from staring at the screen. A handful of 20-second breaks over the course of an hour can help prevent CVS. In addition, change the lighting in the room where you work so you can reduce glare on the computer screen.

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DIVERSIONS

HOROSCOPE

CROSSWORD 5. The start of something 6. Edible 7. More coy 8. From 56 to 34 million years ago 9. Small wind 10. Disney heroine 11. Helios 13. Existing at birth but not hereditary 17. Paris river 24. Confined condition (abbr.)

25. More than charged 26. A major division of geological time 27. Japanese apricot 28. Initial public offering 29. A quantity of no importance 35. Securities

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, explore a new way of thinking and keep an open mind.

Maintain energy and enthusiasm about a new project. Your energy will inspire others to get moving.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

You may need to get a little pushy to get what you need, Taurus. Don’t overdo it, but don’t hesitate to insert yourself into certain situations this week.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

This is a good week to share your positive thoughts and hopes with others. It’s advantageous to have as many people on your side as you can.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, you have many things to do in the coming days, but you can still manage to have fun along the way. Schedule some rest and rejuvenation once the week has passed.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

If you learn something new this week, it very well may be something important, Leo. Stay attuned to the things going on around you, so you know when to act.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Getting your point across will be difficult this week, Virgo.

Take a patient approach and give others the time to explain their points of view before sharing your own.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

You are still in love with that special someone after all of these years, Libra. Share your good fortune with others and you may inspire some new relationships in the process.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, it may be difficult to avoid conflict this week, but do your best to smooth over the situation. Try not to escalate any encounters and add fuel to the fire.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, give something frivolous a try this week. You may find it takes your mind off of other things and restores some of your natural joviality.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, someone is proud of all you have accomplished.

Don’t feel badly about bragging a little about the things you have done. It’s good to also be proud of yourself.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, your generosity knows no bounds this week. All that you do unselfishly will come back in spades. Keep up your charitable efforts.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, if things seem a little bit confusing this week, take some time to sit and reflect. The answers will come to you eventually.

CLUES ACROSS 1. W. Loman’s failed son 5. Largest English dictionary (abbr.)

8. Wanes 12. Lifeless geologic period 14. No (Scottish) 15. Filled chocolate cookie 16. Circular chordophones 18. Short-term memory 19. Any small compartment 20. Poisonous gas 21. Cologne 22. Scaleless fishes 23. Ormolu 26. Well-known & respected 30. Man-made river embankment 31. Yearned after something 32. Before 33. Garlic mayonnaise 34. California white oak 39. CNN’s founder Turner 42. Removed contents 44. Frighten 46. Responded

ANSWERS

47. “Extant” star 49. Aba ____ Honeymoon 50. Box (abbr.)

51. Reptile leather 56. Norse goddess of old age 57. Drive obliquely, as of a nail 58. Inspire with love 59. Affirm positively 60. European sea eagle 61. Congresswoman Giffords 62. Emit coherent radiation 63. Fall back time 64. Masses of fish eggs CLUES DOWN 1. Leavened rum cake 2. Moslem women’s garment 3. Quilting duo: ____ & Porter 4. S W Pacific state

market 36. Sharp part of a tool 37. Downwind 38. Doctor of Education 40. Built up 41. Borrowers 42. Stray 43. Country singer Haggard 44. Eurasian marten pelts 45. Fashion magazine Marie ___ 47. Turkish candy 48. Regarding 49. Distribute game cards 52. Princess Anne’s daughter 53. Planned pipeline from Burgas to Vlore 54. An academic gown 55. Removes moisture

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You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

Places of Faith

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Peachland United Church

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

4421 4th Street

250-767-2206

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

Sunday Services

“Let Us Worship Together”

Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Tuesday Morning

Contemporary Worship

9:30 a.m. Study, Coffee & Conversation

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Monday to Friday

Service 9 a.m.

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Sunday Worship 3 pm with Pastor Don McMillan

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Office Hours - Tue, Wed, Thur 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Hall rental contact Doreen 250-767-2132 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.

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WHAT’S ON

COMING EVENTS THE FAMILY TIE DYEING WORKSHOP Sept 19, 10-12pm, Peachland Boys & Girls Club.

Parents and their children will have the opportunity to create their very own funky tie dyed t-shirt! The tie dye workshop is for families (up to 50 kids with their parents), and registration is being taken at the Boys and Girls Club 250-767-2515 PEACHLAND AMBASSADORS “GARDEN PARTY” PAGEANT Sept. 19. The Ambassadors are looking for donations towards the silent auction and/or for the goodie bags for the visiting Royalty. For more information contact peachlandambassador@gmail.com

ALL CANDIDATES FORUM Sept. 23, 6:30pm, Peachland Community Centre. Hosted by the Peachland Chamber of Commerce.

WRITERS UNBLOCKED Sept 23, 6:30-8 pm. Peachland Wellness Centre. Usually the second Wednesday of the month

FREE COFFEE HOUSE Sept 25, 6-8pm; Sept 26, 2-5pm. A free coffee house will take place in the Little Schoolhouse. Theme “the 60s” and people are asked to come as hippies or “flower children” PEACHLAND FARMERS AND CRAFTERS MARKET Sept. 27, 10 am-2 pm, Heritage Park.

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

WEEKLY EVENTS SUNDAYS

MONDAYS

PEACHLAND FARMERS AND CRAFTERS MARKET 10 am-2

FITNESS ROOM

pm until September 27, Heritage Park.

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

BREAKFAST 8-11 am,

7:30 am-5 pm, community centre

YOGA ADVANCED BEGINNERS 8-9 am,

50+ Activity Centre. $5 drop-in per class

INDOOR WALKING 8-9

am, community centre

PICKLEBALL 9:05-11:05

Peachland Wellness Centre. Everyone welcome.

am (3.0-4.0), community centre

PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10 am, Unit-

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30 am,

ed Church

50+ Activity Centre

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

MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10am-noon.

Margaret’s Anglican Church

Peachland Wellness Centre. All drop ins welcome.

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE

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

10am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank

PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 am service fellowship 11:30 am, 4204 Lake Ave.

SUNDAY TEA 1-4 pm

on the patio of the Little Schoolhouse off Fourth Street.

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

SUNDAY WORSHIP

3pm, Peachland Community Church

ity Centre

GENTLE YOGA, 1:152:15 pm, 4th St. Place PICKLEBALL 1:30-3:30

pm (Novice), community centre

BRIDGE (ALL LEVELS)

2-4 pm, 50+ Activity Centre. Play nice or play somewhere else!

DROP-IN TIME 2-4 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

YOUTH BOXING CLUB

6-8 pm, 4th St Place

TUESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 7:30

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am,

TEEN BEACH BLAST

4th St Place

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

PICKLEBALL 9:05-11:05

am (3.0-3.5), community centre

Margaret’s Anglican Church

10 am-noon. Peachland Wellness Centre.

Call for appointments 250 767-0141.

YOUTH DROP-IN

2-4 pm, 50+ Activity Centre. Play nice or play somewhere else!

PEACHLAND SPARKS AND BROWNIES 5:45-

7pm, community centre

BREASTFEEDING CAFÉ 11am-noon. Lee

BRIDGE (EXPERIENCED) 7 pm, 50+

Humphries speaks on Doulas. Peachland Wellness Centre.

Begins September 29, 2015

Activity Centre

WEDNESDAYS FITNESS ROOM

CARPET BOWLING

7:30 am-5 pm, community centre

10 am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

YOGA 8-9 am, 50+

FITNESS TRAIL GUIDED TOUR 10 am. Call 250-

Activity Centre. $5 drop-in per class

767-2133 to register for your spot

INDOOR WALKING 8-9

am, community centre

AA 12-1 pm, 50+ Ac-

PICKLEBALL 9:05-11:05 am, (1.0-2.75), community centre

tivity Centre

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm. Peachland Wellness Centre.

AEROBICS AND MORE 9:30-10:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL 1:30-3:30

pm, (3.75-4.5), community centre

PINCUSHION HIKE AND YOGA 9:30 am. Call

TWEEN DROP IN & MULTISPORTS (ages

Dawn 250-878-6342

WELLNESS CIRCLE second and fourth

9-12) 3:05-8pm. Meet at Peachland Elementary School.

Wednesdays, 10 am-12 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre. Begins September 23

am-5 pm, community centre

50+ Activity Centre 5672 Beach Avenue, Peachland 250-767-9133 Call for Info Office open Mon - Fri, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Every Thursday, 6:45 p.m.

GO Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

NPossible Winnings this Week: $511!

BI

Lotto License #103899 - 19 years or older Membership not required

Oktoberfest Potluck Dinner Saturday, Sept. 26 at 6:00 p.m.

Okanagan Accordion Club @ 7:00 p.m.

Oktoberfest Pancake Breakfast Sunday, Sept. 27 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Everyone welcome!

Weekly Activities

Art • Chess • Bowling • Bridge • Crafts • Exercise/Yoga • Ukulele

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9pm SEPT. 26 TH, 5pm $5 COVER

SUNSHINE SINGERS 2-3

pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

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

COMPUTER LITERACY

50+ Activity Centre

TWEEN DROP-IN & MULTI-SPORTS

3-8 pm, meet at Peachland Elementary. Ages 9-12

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

CHESS 1:15-3:30 pm,

BRIDGE (ALL LEVELS)

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10 am-12 pm,

Peachland Wellness Centre

IRON AND SILK EXERCISE 10:45 am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

PEACHLAND ROTARY CLUB MEETING 12 pm,

DROP-IN TIME 2-4 pm,

Gasthaus Pub

BAT CHAT 2:30 pm,

AA 12-1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

50+ Activity Centre

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

TWEEN COOKING NIGHT 5-7:30 pm,

Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12

LIONS DEN MEETING

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

4th week: community centre. Dan 250-7679034

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7 pm, Peachland Museum

THURSDAYS FITNESS ROOM

7:30 am-5 pm, community centre

E-A-S-Y CORE

BOOK CLUB 1-2pm,

Last Thursday of each month, Peachland Wellness Centre.

Starts September 23

PICKLEBALL

1:30-3:30 pm, (3.754.5), community centre

FLOW YOGA 9:4510:45 am, 4th St. Place MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10-11:45 am. Peachland Wellness Centre.

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

ART CLASS 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre LADIES COFFEE & CARDS 1-2:45 pm.

Peachland Wellness Centre.

PICKLEBALL 1:30-3:30 pm, (3.0-3.5), community centre

TWEEN DROP-IN

LEGO TIME 3-4 pm, Peachland Library.

Open to all ages

MEAT DRAW 4-5 pm,

4-8 pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club.

Ages 13+

TWEEN TRIPS

5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

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

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

5:30-8 pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club.

Ages 9-12. $5/member/trip. Pre-registration is required by calling 250-767-2515

FUSION FRIDAYS

LADIES SNOOKER

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

9-10:15 am, 50+ Activity Centre

BINGO , 6:45 pm, 50+

BAT CHAT 2:30 pm,

TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS By the Peach-

FRIDAYS

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

land Wellness Centre, Held at the United Church Hall, September 17, 2015. Beginners start at 9:30 a.m.

Activity Centre

FITNESS ROOM

7:30 am-5 pm, community centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9

am, community centre

Lloyd Stinson Sotas

Guitarist & Singer/ Songwriter

Sept. 25 4:307:30pm Happy Hour now 3 – 6 at the Legion!

Angee’s Kitchen full menu 11 – 7 Tues.-Sat. and 9 – 5 Sundays Closed at 2 pm Wednesdays

AEROBICS AND MORE 9-10 am, 50+ Activity Centre

MEAT DRAW 3-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

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

The Peachland Little Schoolhouse Society

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday, 29 September 10 am - noon at the Little Schoolhouse

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Peachland

Classifieds GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

Accounts Payable Clerk Required TNI The Network Inc., a thriving Peachland company in the heart of the Okanagan, has a position available for an A/P Clerk to maintain various accounts payable ledgers and ensure vendors are paid on a timely basis.

The ideal candidate has a background in bookkeeping and accounts payable. Experience with Sage 50 Accounting and proficiency with Microsoft Excel is a must. A detailed breakdown of the tasks related to this position can be found at www.tninetwork.com/opportunities.

To apply for this posting and to join our high energy team, please send your resume by email to Opportunities@TNInetwork.com with the phrase “Accounts Payable Clerk” in the subject line. We thank all interested applicants, however, due to the volume of applications, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

BUSINESS SERVICES

CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

A Perfect Service for Vacationers or Extended Absence From Your Home.

We have 8 years of experience and can provide references. We visit your home on a schedule chosen by you. Inside we check for leaks, water entry or suspicious activity, water plants, pick up or forward your mail.

PEACHLAND, WEST KELOWNA and some KELOWNA areas. www. snowbirdsecurity.ca Susan or Keith 250862-2137

Shar’s Place Licensed Before And After School Care Program Serving Peachland elementary, 250-7672204

Handyman Semi retired carpenter with 35 years experience.

Interior finishing + spindle rails.

Also exterior painting.

Ask for Stuart. 250-7676662 Renosense Home Repair Ltd. Renovations including siding, decks, carpentry, drywalling, ceilings texturing, window & doors.

Need walls moved? All work done to code. Call Eric 250317-6570.

COMMUNITY NOTICES Peachland United Church

BARGAIN BIN

We very much appreciate your donation.

Unbreakables: anytime in our drop box.

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

Call 250 767 7771 or email admin@peachlandview.com

FOR SALE - MISC

WANTED

CAREER TRAINING

Emerald Cedars direct from Okanagan grower. Acclimatized for this area.

Fall SPECIAL 5’ tall - 10/$200 also Blue Spruce 10/$200 Delivery and planting available Call George at Budget Nurseries 250-498-2189 or email georgedemelo@mail.com

Friends At Parrot Island wanted hazelnuts for parrots. Please help if you can. Parrot Island, 5090 MacKinnon Road, Peachland.

Phone: (250)767-9030 Email: parrotisland@shaw.ca

M E D I C A L TRANSCRIPTIONISTS are in huge demand!

Train with CanadaÍs top Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home.

Call today!

1.800.466.1535 www. canscribe.com. info@ canscribe.com.

LOST Lost Teddies At the Peachland Fall Fair on Sunday, September 13, people were invited to take home the display teddy bear. Two privately owned bears, a brown Gundt bear with a straw hat and a much loved classic Panda were taken from the needlework section by mistake. Please contact Margaret at 778-4793768 who will arrange their return to their heartbroken owners.

PROPERTY FOR SALE Country setting yet 5 mins. to the lake!

This rare property boasts almost 6 acres with quiet, fabulous mountain views. Privacy with area suitable for horses. Properties like this don’t come up often. Build your dream home on your very own country estate this fall.

Call Troy Fischer today at 250-878-0626.

RENTALS FREE We have extra wooden pallets of various sizes for you to pick up FREE. First come first served.

Peachland View office on 3rd Street.

PEACHLAND

VIEW

BUSINESS SERVICES

Bright ground level basement suite available in Peachland October 1st 2015. Call Diana to view, 250-6811974.

I am renting a 3 bdrm house up off of Princeton. I am looking for a reliable roommate.

Preferably another quiet business professional to share my environment.

Fenced backyard, flat area. References required. No smoking no parties no drugs. No pets as the Doberman prefers all the attention. $650 a month plus DD, all utilities and cable / internet included.

Available immediately.

My telephone number is 250-869-6238

RVS/CAMPERS/ TRAILERS 19’ Trail Cruise travel trailer. $7000. 250-4956746.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? Arthritic Conditions/ COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dressing?

Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply Today For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

GET FREE VENDING MACHINES Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year.

All Cash-Locations Provided.

Protected Territories. Interest Free Financing. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-6686629 Website WWW. TCVEND.COM.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES M E D I C A L TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career!

Employers have workat-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your workat-home career today!

FINANCIAL SERVICES NEED A LOAN? Own Property? Have Bad Credit? We can help!

Call toll free 1 866 405 1228 www.firstand secondmortgages.ca.

HEALTH CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability?

Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www. canadabenefit.ca/freeassessment.

Follow us on Facebook! www. facebook.com/ ThePeachlandView

SERVICES GET RESULTS! Post a classified in 117 newspapers in just a few clicks. Reach more than 2 million people for only $395 a week for 25-word text ad or $995 for small display ad.

Choose your province or all across Canada. Best value. Save over 85% compared to booking individually. www. communityclassifieds. ca or 1-866-669-9222.

STEEL BUILDINGS STEEL BUILDINGS...

“SUMMER MADNESS SALE!” All Buildings, All Models. You’ll think we’ve gone MAD DEALS. Call Now and get your DEAL. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca.

Promote your local activity Send the information for your Peachland event to designer@peachlandview.com

PEACHLAND VIEW DEADLINES DISPLAY ADVERTISING (boxed): Mondays 4 p.m.

CLASSIFIED ADS by noon Tuesdays (Must be prepaid, cash, Visa or Mastercard) Email: admin@peachlandview.com

NEWS COPY: noon Mondays CLASSIFIED AD RATES: Up to 30 words - $15.00; 20¢ each additional word.

Per column inch $9.00 plus GST Garage Sale Ads include box and headline: $15.00 plus GST Home Based Business 1-Column Semi Display: $15 plus GST NOTICES: Weddings, engagements, birth announcements, cards of thanks, and other notices (min. charge) $15.00 plus GST up to 30 words, 20¢ each additional word.

Business display advertising rates on request.

PHONE 250.767.7771 Fax: 250.767.3337 Email: admin@peachlandview.com Advertising Regulations: The Peachland View reserves the right to classify ads under appropriate headings and to separate and to determine the page location. The Peachland View reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement.

All claims of errors to advertisements must be received by the publisher within seven days after the first publication.

It is agreed by the advertiser requesting space that the liability of the Peachland View in the event of failure to publish an advertisement or in the event of an error appearing in the advertisement as published, shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for only one incorrect insertion for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect or omitted item only and that there shall be no liability in any event greater than the amount paid.

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COMMUNITY

Wellness Centre provides an environment of hope and friendship Peachland Wellness Centre receives requests on a daily basis

CHRISTINA MACMASTER

CONTRIBUTOR “I love this place” reads the memorial plaque on a charming bench in front of the Peachland Wellness Centre. The setting is inviting for everyone who comes by the little house on 5th Street. And for those

who come into the PWC, they will quickly find themselves in an environment of hope, friendship, compassionate community spirit, and some great laughter.

The staff, volunteers, and board members are once again ready to live out their vision statement for another

Peachland

students conducting the memories program and a wellness awareness program.

Young parents are invited to the Breastfeeding Café, those who have experienced the loss of a loved one can gather with others for a friendly and supportive visit in the bereavement program, and others

year of helping the residents of Peachland enhance their well-being, be actively involved, and live independently in the community. This year, we will have some new programs being offered including the collaboration of the University of British Columbia Okanagan’s third-year nursing

Service Directory

Advertising is a key element to any business’ success, but especially for a home-based business. Although other businesses are often located in high-profile areas, home-based businesses are usually located in Black Version residential areas with limited traffic. Advertisement is crucial. Peachland View is a community paper able to C=0 M=0 Y=0 K=100 provide total market coverage in Peachland, a promise no other newspaper can make.

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• Support • Training • Payroll • Bookkeeping • Income Tax

TMG Business Services

Tammie Gilbert, CPB

250.767.6521

Tammie@TMGBusinessServices.ca

www.TMGBusinessServices.ca

• Kitchen / Bathroom Renos • Decks & Railings • Windows & Doors • Siding & Rock work • Small Jobs Welcome • FREE ESTIMATES

250.801.3521

Located in Peachland!

Peachland’s Full Service Auto Repair Facility

At The Old Garage, Peachland

Complimentary Wash & Vacuum With All Service Calls

CALL FOR APPOINTMENT 250-493-2333 www.huberbannister.com • 933 Westminster Ave. West, Penticton

Okanagan Foundation, and many others.

“I have lived my life in not-for-profit-based organizations for most of my working career,” states Christina MacMaster, Community Programs and Services Coordinator, “along with the Rotary’s motto of Service Above Self, these values have guided me in the work that I do at the PWC.” “What impresses me most on a daily basis is the diversity of the participants, the fabulously supportive staff and volunteers and the generosity of the people of Peachland; and how they give of themselves to help others.”

We are holding an open house on

Wednesday, October 21 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for the public, dignitaries, funders, volunteers, and members to learn more about all of the programs and services provided at the PWC. Here, you will hear about our support for those who are going through life transitions such as down-sizing, limited income, the loss of a partner, or simply a place to offer your time as a volunteer!

We invite everyone to join us now and discover why we, too, “love this place!” See where you will fit in, and embrace the “pot of gold” within the rainbow of opportunities at the Peachland Wellness Centre.

The Interior Health Lifeline Program provides emergency response home monitoring for individuals recovering from surgery, people with chronic health problems, or for seniors wishing to continue living safely and independently.

250-767-6615

GM Trained Technicians GM Accessories

who like to laugh out loud can enjoy a game of cards in a men’s or ladies coffee and crib program. Ongoing services include transportation, outreach, and resources and referrals (see our website: www.peachlandwellnesscentre. ca for more information). The Sunday Breakfasts resume September 13 from 8-11 a.m. for $5.75 for the whole family!

Of course, none of this can be achieved without the generous contributions, funding, and donations provided by the District of Peachland, TNI, United Way of Central and South Okanagan/Similkameen, Province of BC, UBCO, the Central

This space will talk about our core values over the next several months: • Collaboration; • Compassion; • Dignity and respect for all; • Financial sustainability; • High quality programs and services; • Inclusiveness and diversity; • Open and honest communication; • Professional, financial, environmental, and social accountability; • Recognition of all contributions; • Safe place and confidentiality; • Team spirit; and • Volunteerism.

Please contact us with your request for services, information or just to see a friendly face and hear a friendly voice!

PWC Speaker Series LIFELINE (Emergency Response Home Monitoring)

SHUTTLE SERVICE PROVIDED WITHIN PEACHLAND

Certified Service

Two people travelling through the area received assistance from the Peachland Wellness Centre to get some food recently.

Another person requested space to start up a new group for people-with-a-shared-interest to get together once a week. Someone else who lives alone is recently having difficulty managing on their own and needs, home support and services. A member stopped by to say how excited she is for the fall start-up to play crib with the ladies again!

These are just a few of the requests that the staff and volunteers at the Peachland Wellness Centre receive on a daily basis. It is the motivation for this not-for-profit organization’s presence in Peachland and we are ever mindful of our vision, mission, and core values.

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Discover more about Lifeline and how it might benefit you or a loved one. For more information please call Peachland Wellness Centre, 250-767-0141 – A Rainbow of Opportunity!

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• European concept shop featuring fair trade, 100% organic Spirit Bear Coffee • European style pastries and crepes (traditional, gluten free buckwheat, sweet and savory) • Dr. Smoothie, 100% pure fruit and Veggie drinks • Celebrating BC wines and beers from around the world

Nicki Martinez Saturday Night!

Beach Ave. Café & Tapas Bar and Beach Ave. Board Shop 5830 Beach Ave. Peachland 7 am to 8 pm Sunday-Wednesday 7 am to 10 pm Thursday-Saturday

Bad Tattoo Micro Brewery Now on Tap

778-479-0999

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Formerly Crust Pizza

www.murrayspizza.ca

Breakfast 7:00 am till 12 pm every day

LET IT ALL OUT!

KARAOKE EVERY SUN|WED|FRI from 7-11 PM 250.767.2238 | 5500 CLEMENTS CRES. PEACHLAND CENTRE MALL

Delivery

Come to our new location in Peachland!

Look for the opening of the Board Room in October

WHAT MAKES YOUR RESTAURANT UNIQUE? Let us know in our Restaurant Feature.

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Lunch Special Personal Two-Topping Pizza and a Can of Pop 11-4 PM • TAX NOT INCLUDED

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Open House

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Open House

Saturday September 19 11 am - 3 pm

Sunday September 20 11 am - 3 pm

Lakeshore Gardens

4153 San Clemente Avenue - Your opportunity to live on the flats in Peachland in this 4 bedroom home on a large flat lot where you can walk to the lake/beach, parks, bakery & downtown.

MLS 10104950

3785 Inglis Place - Come see this wonderful 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home, 2 fireplaces, 2 decks, 1 patio, attached double garage & detached single garage.

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