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EVERYONE IS IRISH: Well, at least on Sunday that’s true. For the second year in a row, the Peachland Ambassadors are hosting a fun dog walk event at the community centre on St. Paddy’s day. Dress up the family, dress up the dog – and the luck of the Irish may be with you, if you happen to win a prize. Details inside on p. 6.

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Two wheels, three weeks and one big bucket list KRISTEN FRIESEN EDITOR

He’s on an adrenaline-finding mission while checking a couple items off an international bucket list.

Kevin Bennett, president of Peachland’s ZipZone, is about to embark on a three-week solo motorcycle trip through northern India and the Himalayas.

This isn’t the first trip he’s taken – the self-described lifetime traveller and adventurer spends much of his time travelling the world, taking paths less travelled.

“There’s just nothing quite like riding through a remote village, in the middle of nowhere, and meeting the people,” says Bennet, who is flying to New Delhi later this month from his home in the Philippines.

I’ve never failed to meet kind, generous and curious villagers, no matter where in the world I am.”

Once he gets to New Delhi, Bennett plans to rent a motorcycle – a classic Royal Enfield, for his journey.

“When you are passionate about motorcycling, you are automatically passionate about motorcycling history, and riding a classic motorcycle made by the 126-year old Royal Enfield Company is a bucket list experience for me.”

“They are the tractors of the motorcycling world, with timeless styling and old-school technology that is very much analog in a digital world. Perfect for a trip through some of the most rugged terrain in the world” From New Delhi, Kevin will head south to Agra, site of the Taj Mahal, before heading northwest through Jaipur, Amritsar, Dharamshala and Rishikesh.

Bennett says one reason he spends most of his time exploring is so he always has that sense of adrenaline and excitement ZipZoners feel when they’re about to take the plunge.

“It is so important that I constantly remind myself of the emotional highs that our guests go through.

Only by experiencing for myself the adrenaline and the joy, can I make sure we continue to provide that same thrill for our guests”.

The Zipzone opens for the season April 13.

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Peachland ZipZone’s Kevin Bennett is going on a threeweek trip through northern India and the Himalayas. He’s travelled all over the place, and says there’s nothing like riding through a remote village and getting to know the locals.

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Parks and softball, preventing flood damage and more from council KRISTEN FRIESEN EDITOR

• Hoping to be proactive in determining a policy for elected officials who attend out of town conferences and meetings, Mayor Cindy Fortin on Tuesday asked for councillors’ support in making new rules for hotel stays within a certain radius of Peachland.

Her concern comes after an unknown councillor stayed overnight at the Delta Grand in downtown Kelowna during a recent municipal conference, charging the district for the stay.

“To me, this is about accountability to the taxpayer and fiscal responsibility,” said Fortin, who wanted to set a 40km travel distance minimum when determining whether a hotel room is necessary when councillors attend out of town events.

Most of her colleagues however, disagreed, saying it should be something that’s left up to personal discretion, as opposed to formal policy.

“It’s good to show taxpayers we’re accountable, but then that’s a best practice. I don’t think it should be a policy,” said councillor Pete Coolio.

Councillor Pam Cunningham, the only councillor who voted in support of Fortin’s motion, said she can see both sides.

“I understand your point in not wanting to waste taxpayer’s money. And I also understand that sometimes there’s an exception to the rule. Maybe there’s a freak storm, and that happens. If someone needs to get a hotel room unexpectedly, they can bring that to council and ask it to be covered. Does it have to be set in stone so much?”

Councillor Keith Fielding said that with only the one instance of a councillor staying at a hotel in Kelowna recently, he can’t support Fortin’s motion.

“I would support this if I felt that somehow it was being abused, but I don’t see any evidence of that. I think typically, people act very responsibly and that if there is a reason for an overnight stay, there would normally be an extremely good reason for doing it, so I too support the idea of this being considered just responsible behaviour not to abuse the system.”

Fortin, disappointed with the failed motion, said she just wanted to be proactive.

“We attend these working conventions and you’re giving your personal time and I get that,” she said.

“But I have a hard time with paying for a hotel when it’s so close to home.”

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• An idea to explore the possibility of building slopitch diamonds at the old compost site has struck out. Councillors were told on Tuesday a massive rock cut is required to make ball diamonds work at that location. In addition to the $600,000 estimated construction cost per diamond, the rock blasting that’s required could cost anywhere between $600,000 to six million dollars.

It’s obviously too much money, said Director of Community Services Cheryl Wiebe, reminding councillors the possibility of moving softball from Cousins Park to a new site was initially part of the district’s upcoming parks and recreation master plan, which will investigate the best use of Peachland’s parks.

Public consultation is expected to take place later this spring.

“Initially our parks concept plan was looking to maximize the potential of new parks amenities based on the assumption that the ball diamonds could be relocated,” Wiebe said.

“However, the price tag for development of ball diamonds at either Sanderson park or the compost site have proven to be very cost prohibitive. As well, given the topography of Peachland, any future land acquisition for the purpose of ball diamonds is still likely to be a multi-million dollar venture.” She said if council would like to provide a regulation slo-pitch facility in Peachland, land acquisition and establishing a fund to save for such a project would be needed.

Wiebe said Cousins Park isn’t being used to capacity, and there’s potential to use the park for something other than softball.

“There’s definitely ability to use that diamond differently. I think the challenge for us is in the desire to move the diamond out of Cousins Park, was the opportunity for Cousins Park to be another community park in the downtown. It’s really only used from mid April to the end of June, and it stretches into July for the seniors slo-pitch, so it’s a fairly significant amenity with fairly low seasonal use.”

She also cited safety concerns.

“We do know that we have balls that leave the diamond, and they end up over at swim bay. And that

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safety concern is not going to be mitigated by leaving the diamond there. We’ve put considerations in place, we’ve asked the teams to use low-flight balls, we’ve asked them to use not the heavy duty composite bats, we could make it a wood bat field if we wanted to take it another step further. So if we don’t eliminate the safety concerns, we don’t improve the potential of developing it into a community park.”

Councillors agreed to remove further consideration of ball diamonds in the upcoming $60,000 parks plan. They also asked staff to look at whether netting at Cousins Park would be possible.

• Preventing future flood damage is what the district hopes to gain by applying for a $145,000 grant from the Union of BC Municipalities. Director of Community Services Cheryl Wiebe says the grant will help Peachland obtain an eagle-eye perspective, allowing them to investigate and plan for flood mitigation along the entire shoreline. A lakeshore flood risk assessment report and a lakeshore flood mitigation plan is the work the district hopes to complete, if the grant application is successful.

Another grant available this fall will allow the district to move forward with any required construction projects.

Councillors voted unanimously for staff to move forward with the application. The district will find out in May if the application is successful.

• The Peachland pier isn’t finished yet, but already the district is getting calls from people wanting to rent it for private use. After discussing this with the Peachland Pier Society, district staff suggested to councillors that the pier should be added as a parks rental amenity starting May 14. They also determined a number of rules should be put into place. Regular park rental rates will apply, and the rental of the pier will be considered separate from a rental of Heritage Park. One quarter of the pier should remain accessible to the public while it’s being rented out, and that the three service clubs (Lions, Rotary, and Sportsmen’s Association) receive free rentals for the next 15 years.

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HAS IT SPRUNG? Garden centres are open, the kids are on spring break, and the snow melt is imminent. Let’s call it!

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Local wineries are starting with the rosé, the kids are off school for two weeks starting today (gulp), and yes, we are seeing the odd glimpse of sunshine. As I enjoyed a glass of the aforementioned beverage on my front porch last weekend, I called it – spring has arrived! But then, it snowed again. Hmmm.

Perhaps I haven’t lived here long enough to weigh in on this, but I’m thinking this has got to be one long winter. Our first spring here was 2016 and it was early and glorious.

I remember gloating to my friends and family in Calgary, how our snow has all melted, trees were budding and that early March sunshine allowed one to start dreaming of summer. Fast forward three years, and instead of ordering seeds for my garden, I’m suspiciously eyeing our snow shovel: Are we done here yet?

Probably, says Bobby Sekhon, a meteorologist with Environment Canada. He says that gradually, the mercury is starting its seasonal rise.

“The forecast for Sunday is around 12C, which is closer to our average high this time

of year. Things are going to start warming up.”

Good news. Because despite what the calendar says, February was the longest, coldest month ever, no?

Close, says Sekhon, who points to their Penticton weather station, which has been collecting weather data since 1908.

“In terms of ranking this winter, there aren’t any stats for Peachland, but if we use Penticton stats, this was the second-coldest February on record.”

About 35 cms of snow fell in Peachland this February. That’s well above the average of 10.1 cms of accumulated snowfall we usually see that month.

“This year, overall for precipitation, it’s been wetter than normal,” Skehon says.

“But what’s interesting, is that we only got 2 mm of rain in February, and the rest fell as snow – that’s how cold it was,” he says, pointing to our average daily mean temperature last month – and it was mean: -5.5C. “Historically, the average daily mean temperature in Peachland is 1.4 C,” says Skehon, adding that the shoulder season of winter/ spring is a tricky one.

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right now on one rite of spring – the changing of winter tires to summer.

“Not yet,” says Laurie Kouwenhoven of Lakeside Auto. But, flipping through last year’s appointment book, they were well into the swing of mounting and balancing our summer wheels this time in 2018.

“I hear complaints about this weather all the time,” she says with a smile, adding she doesn’t see any woe in our long-ish winter.

“I mean, every year it’s Mother Nature dictating this, not the calendar.”

That’s true. All this snow must be good for our forests, and our outdoor rink at the Peachland Riding Club is experiencing its longest life in years.

But not for long. The signs of spring are getting stronger: Outdoor events are starting to happen (you’ve already noticed on the cover that the annual St. Paddy’s dog walk is on Sunday). Seedy Saturday and the Rubber Ducky race are around the corner too, along with the annual Easter egg hunt at the Boys and Girls Club, and of course the grand opening of the Peachland pier in May. Yes, the season is arriving. Excuse me while I delve into that porch rosé again. It is spring break, after all!

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Historical society is in good hands Dear Editor, I would like to acknowledge with gratitude the article entitled, “Honouring our Veterans” on page 2, of the March 8, 2019, issue of the Peachland View.

In continued recognition of International Women’s Day, I would like to recognize Barb Dionne for being returned each year as the President of the Peachland Historical Society (PHS) since 2008.

It was during the 1990’s that Barb

FOOD TRUCKS HERE: And at least one local restaurant owner is wondering why they’re invited to the grand opening of the Peachland pier.

Local events should

include our restaurants Dear Editor, As the owner of 1st & Beach Bar & Grill, I’ve had the pleasure to have my business in this community for the past two years. I’ve been through the cycle of the seasons and am learning to adjust to the seasonal atmosphere and I will say, thank you so much for your support. That being said, the start of our busy season is getting close and I couldn’t be more excited. Now, I think we, businesses of Peachland, need a little support, we just do. I’ve just read about the grand opening for the Peachland pier. What a great idea and addition to this beautiful little town. Reading the small print, it says there will be food trucks at this event. I’m very interested to know if these food trucks are local and what they are paying for licensing fees and who is that going to? Many questions, Food trucks are great and they need to run their businesses too, I understand that, but we are clearly in a town that has restaurants struggling. We have restaurants dropping like flies, such as Lambly’s, 91, Waterfront Grill. A food truck’s overhead is nothing compared to the costs to run a restaurant as we all know.

When our community is hosting an event why would we bring in outside vendors to provide their services while we are right here? I am right across the street from this event. I would have loved the opportunity to hold a special, host a buffet, cater in the park, the list goes on and on. Instead, I was told that a professional planner out of West Kelowna was in charge of choosing the food trucks that come in. I was told that with a special events license food trucks are indeed allowed and they carry their own licensing etc. I’m just thinking that something needs to change. I for one, as I’m sure the other restaurants would LOVE the opportunity to be a part of a community project, in any way that we could.

This is not just a rant, it is to hopefully reach all members of our community so that we can work together and have a voice. I will say thank you to the Sportsman Association, The Rotary, and the District of Peachland for making the Pier Project happen.

-Katie Kovacevic, Peachland

huge success

Dear Editor, The Peachland Arts Council would like to extend our sincere thanks to all those who attended our two events in celebration of International Women’s Day last Friday at the 50 Plus Senior Centre. 75 tickets for the High Tea and 75 tickets for the evening Wine & Cheese were gone very quickly. Entry was by donation and we are pleased to announce just over $1000 was collected at the door. We will provide two $500 Awards for two female Peachland students through the Central Okanagan Bursary and Scholarship Society for 2020 and keep the balance for the following year’s Awards. Everyone enjoyed the six inspirational speakers who were asked to share their life experiences and career journeys in keeping with this year’s theme “Balance for Better”. We’d like to extend our appreciation to these wonderful women who made the day a true celebration! We’d also like to thank our Peachland Ambassadors who were on hand greeting our guests and helping out at the “selfie” photo station. Due to the success of the event the Arts Council will make this an annual event for International Women’s Day in Peachland.

-Deborah Livingstone.

President, Peachland Community Arts Council.

DELICIOUS DOOR PRIZE: Donna Sterk won this cake at the Women’s Day event.

-DEBORAH LIVINGSTONE

Deryk Houston, Point No Point, acrylic on canvas 2002 48” x 48”

Steven Repa “Buildings in Winter” framed oil on canvas ca. 1965

also of the PHS, who put together the initial information and photographic slide show complete with music for the November 11, 2014, Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day Ceremony for our Peachland men who lost their lives in World War I and World War II. It has been an honour to be welcomed, and to work with the amazing members of the PHS on various historical projects.

-Anne Wigfield, Peachland

Women’s Day a

ORIGINAL PAINTINGS, PRINTS, PHOTOGRAPHS Scott Hagen “In Every Dream Home” oil on canvas 2008

got to meet and know many of the remaining Peachland pioneers and elders. This led to Barb becoming a founding member of the PHS when official incorporation took place. She then served on the Board of Directors and assisted with various projects and initiatives.

I would also like to thank and acknowledge the vital role that has been played by Jeff Green, Don Wilson, and Richard Smith,

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Vera, known by most as ‘Susie’ Price died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, March 6th, 2019 at Smith Creek Retirement Home in West Kelowna, BC at the age of 89, just one week short of her 90th birthday. Susie was born March 14, 1929 in Madoc, Ontario, the fifth of seven children to John Gordon and Susan (Burkitt) Gordon. She is predeceased by her husband of 67 years, The Rev. Dr. W. Joseph Price, and survived by three children: Kathryn, Andrew and Peter.

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All paws on Beach for St. Paddy’s Day

NOTICE TO THE ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND

Alternative Approval Process for a proposed extension of boundaries to include Peachland Creek Water Treatment Facility Notice is hereby given that under section 86 [Alternative Approval Process] of the Community Charter the District of Peachland Council intends to petition the Minister of Community and Rural Development requesting an extension of the area of the municipality to include the following described lands: Lot 1, District Lot 1275 Osoyoos Division Yale District Plan 38197; PID 007-703-503 (Peachland Creek Water Intake location).

The purpose for the proposed Boundary Extension is to include the Peachland Creek Water Treatment Facility within the District of Peachland boundary.

LAST YEAR’S EVENT was a blast. Look how warm it was!

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PROPOSED BOUNDARY EXTENSION

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Irish eyes will be smiling, tails will be wagging and hopefully, the sun will be shining this Sunday, as the Peachland Ambassadors are inviting everyone to come down to the community centre for their annual St. Patrick’s Day Dog parade.

It’s going to be a great time, says Linda Sarsons of the Ambassadors.

“Everyone loves dogs in Peachland, and we’re hoping this will bring people out after a long winter. It’s going to be a fun family event.”

Prizes will be handed out for the best, most imaginative St. Paddy’s costumes for both four and two-legged participants. There will also be face painting, entertainment and food.

The event is free, and it all starts at 10 a.m. at the community centre. The walk is to Heritage Park and back, and the event will wrap up around noon.

“Last year was amazing,” said Sarsons of last year’s event.

“People in Peachland are awesome.”

ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS AND ELIGIBILITY And Further Take Notice That the municipality may proceed with the boundary extension request, un-

less at least ten percent of municipal electors indicate that a referendum must be held by submitting a signed Elector Response Form opposing the District of Peachland requesting a boundary extension. If ten percent or more electors sign the elector response forms opposing the above transaction, Council will not be able to proceed without then receiving the assent of the electors by referendum.

Elector Response Forms must be submitted to the District of Peachland Office, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C., V0H-1X7 no later than 4:00 p.m. on April 23rd, 2019. Elector Response Forms must be in the form established by the District of Peachland, and only those persons who qualify as electors of the municipality are entitled to sign Elector Response Forms. There are two types of electors – resident electors and non-resident electors.

Resident Elector – You are entitled to submit an Elector Response Form as a resident elector if you are age 18 or older on the day of submission, are a Canadian Citizen, have lived in BC for at least six months immediately prior to signing the Elector Response Form, and have been a resident of the District of Peachland for the past 30 days or more prior to signing the Elector Response Form.

Non-Resident Elector – You are entitled to submit an elector Response Form as a non-resident property elector if you are age 18 or older on the day of submission, are a Canadian Citizen, have lived in BC for at least six months immediately prior to signing the Elector Response Form, have owned and held registered title to a property in the District of Peachland for the past 30 days or more prior to signing the Elector Response Form, and do not qualify as a resident elector. NOTE: Only one non-resident property elector may submit an Elector Response Form per property, regardless of how many owners there may be.

If less than ten percent (456) of municipal electors submit an Elector Response Form, the boundary extension request will be deemed to have the approval of the electors and the proposal may proceed to the Minister of Community and Rural Development for consideration. For the purpose of conducting the alternative approval opportunity, the number of qualified electors is calculated as 4,555.

Elector Response Forms and Information with respect to the proposed Boundary Extension are available at the District Office 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland B.C. between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) or on the District’s website at www.peachland.ca. For information on the Alternative Approval Process, please contact Polly Palmer, Corporate Officer 250-767-3704. For information about the Boundary Extension contact Joe Mitchell, Director of Operations 250-767-2108.

This notice will be published on March 15, 2019 and March 22, 2019 in the Peachland View.

The District of Peachland Polly Palmer Corporate Officer

OWLS AND RAINBOWS make for a happy Sunday afternoon. Young Flynn Sterling took part in an Imagine Art workshop last weekend at the community centre. It was owl about using different materials to create a unique piece out of one’s imagination.

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Let’s face it: On a daily, almost constant basis, we’re immersed in advertising. Someone always wants us to buy this, try that and of course, tell others. This is obviously amplified by the small rectangle device we’re always holding. The truth is, advertising makes it possible to access services and ideally, find out what’s new and what’s next. There’s lots of noise out there — and fortunately, there is a way to cut through that: By opening your local newspaper.

Did you know ads that run in newspapers are the most trusted of all ad formats? In a survey completed by News Media Canada, in partnership with the federal government, six in ten people trust newspaper ads the most: They come from a source you trust (like the local hardware store or auto mechanic), they support someone you probably know (in a small town, that’s easy!), and here in Peachland, our advertisers know that by booking with us, they’re in on a credible, attractive product that sticks around all week — unlike those pesky popups and Facebook-sponsored ads you’re always trying to scroll away from.

A lot of us have gotten quite adept at ad-blocking, but a well-designed newspaper ad makes a much stronger impression, and on a much more credible platform. The Peachland View is crafted every week by four people who really care about what they do. Just like our advertisers, we work hard to gain our audience’s trust by providing quality content on both the editorial and the advertising side of things.

Just ask Peachland’s very own Mark the Taxi Guy. His earlug ad (newspaper speak for the top right-hand position on the front page), has helped grow his business, while reminding Peachlanders there’s a local service to support.

“If you want to be part of things in the community, you have to be out there, and in Peachland, there’s only one place to advertise and promote your brand, and that’s in the View,” he says.

Cam Banman, owner of Bosley’s in Peachland, agrees. “I’ve had a number of customer’s reference my ads and especially any write-ups or pictures we’ve had in the View. I would definitely recommend it if you want to reach loyal Peachlanders. You, Tracey and the whole team are very supportive and esasy to work with.”

Frank and Laurie Kouwenhoven own Lakeside Autocare, and are dedicated View advertisers (you could also say they’re the reason our Sudoku page was bumped up to include more puzzles – Frank’s a fan, so we made it happen!)

“Having a newspaper in town, and advertising in it, is really important,” Laurie says, correctly noting many of our readers prefer the print product to gazing at a screen.

“It’s also a good way of letting people know about what’s in our town.”

Yes, one pays to advertise in the View – but it pays off, too. Ad exposure, remember, doesn’t equal influence. And it’s much easier to influence your audience when you team up with a credible platform like the Peachland View. Did

you know that when compared with ads on TV and radio station websites, ads placed on newspaper websites are trusted most?

Advertising, of course, is our bread and butter at the View, and at all newspapers. We do well because we have a solid stable of regulars who support our paper each and every week. Without regular advertisers, we don’t have a paper – and that erosion of ads is the reason newspapers everywhere are suffering. Lost ad revenue has shrunk newsrooms, dwindled resources and put papers at risk. I’ve seen it first hand at the Calgary Sun, starting in the mid-2000s, when Craigslist and other for-free sites started eating away at our classified sales. That affects the page count, which means less room for news, and really, the loss of journalists who are trained and experienced at sussing out the real from the fake, and giving readers access to what’s really happening in our own communities.

So, while you’re leafing through this week’s paper, take time to notice our advertisers. Like you, they work hard for their money and livelihood.

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A SUMOBOT RUMBLE took place last week at the Hollywood Road Education Services centre in Kelowna. A team of Peachland Elementary Grade 5s (and one Grade 4 student) competed alongside 225 students, programming their robots to push, pull and tip their opponent’s robot out of the sumo mat. The Peachland kids did well, winning some matches and losing others. One team, called JJ Destroyer, created by Jackson Hromadnik and Jak Reimer, placed second in their division. Good job, everyone! Peachland Elementary also gained school district funding for another five Lego Mindstorm EV3 kits, so they can continue to build on their robotics program.

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Officials say NOW IS THE TIME to prep for floods and fire KRISTEN FRIESEN EDITOR

With winter barely a memory, the possibility of fleeing a flood or wildfire in the coming months seems a remote possibility.

But now is actually the time to make those plans, say officials with the Central Okananagan Emergency Program.

“Any Central Okanagan resident who has faced a natural emergency would tell you it’s easier to cope with the stress of being out of their homes when (they are already prepared),” they said in a statement this week.

Knowing the risks, preparing a ‘grab and go’ kit of essentials to bring in case of a sudden evacuation, and subscribing to receive updates at cordemergency.ca, are all important.

“Emergency response requires swift action and there may not be opportunity to provide much advance notice for the evacuation of an area if the risk to public safety is imminent.

First responders may only have minutes to notify residents to gather family and belongings and leave the area as directed. The best time to prepare for an emergency is when there isn’t one.”

You can find a number of useful links, preparedness information, checklists and videos at cordemergency. ca/beprepared On the website you can sign-up for updates to have the latest news delivered to your inbox including emergency notification.

The Regional District of Central Okanagan Emergency Program is coordinated by the Kelowna Fire Department on behalf of the Regional District, the cities of Kelowna and West Kelowna, districts of Lake Country and Peachland, and Westbank First Nation.

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NEWS PROTECTING THE TREES: Workers were busy last week just off Beach Ave and 3rd St., shoring up three trees that are vulnerable to erosion – an effect of the 2017 flooding. One lane of traffic was closed intermittently to allow crews to haul materials down to the beach. Now that the weather is set to cooperate a bit more, the district can continue with a number of shorelinerelated projects, from fixing the blue docks, to the day use wharf and moving the rip rap (big rocks) that were hauled here when lake levels were at full pool two years ago. The photo at left was taken before last week’s tree protection work started, and the one below gives an idea of what it looks like now, while the work was still being completed.

PHOTOS COURTESY DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND

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Peachland Wellness Centre Society (PWC)

Annual General Meeting (AGM)

WHERE Oltmans Room (main common room) Residences on 6th Ave, Peachland, BC

WHEN Saturday, April 13, 2019 @ 10:00 am

DETAILS The guest speaker for the 2019 PWC Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be Erin from Squally Point Productions.

The annual election will be held to elect the Board of Directors for 2019-2020.

Immediately following the AGM, we will host a social with coffee and goodies.

While voting is restricted to paid members only, everyone is welcome to attend.

Membership is available for $15.00 per year and can be purchased at the AGM or at PWC Monday to Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you at the AGM. PWC values input from and participation by members and the community of Peachland.

Peachland Wellness Centre 250-767-0141• wellnesscentre@shaw.ca 4426 5th Street, Peachland BC www.peachlandwellnesscentre.ca

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CROSSWORD

Crossword Answers in next week’s paper!

CLUES ACROSS 1. Often romantic composition 5. Lunar term 10. California mountain 12. Spiral staircase pillars 14. “Heat” director 16. Tellurium 18. Gateway (Arabic) 19. No (Scottish) 20. Greek prophetess 22. A team’s best pitcher 23. Bard’s way of saying “have” 25. Indigenous group of the Philippines 26. Danish krone 27. Type of squad 28. Possesses 30. Part of the face 31. Very small amount of time (abbr.)

33. Churches have lots of them 35. Modern day “letter” 37. Della __, singer 38. Informed upon 40. Type of house 41. Folk singer DiFranco 42. A baglike structure in a plant or animal 44. Car mechanics group 45. Belonging to us 48. Pack neatly 50. Forming the bottom layer 52. How fast you’re going 53. Sea eagles 55. Cool!

56. Military mailbox 57. Type of lawyer 58. Type of monk 63. Respect due to an ancestor 65. Took to the sea 66. Members of a Semitic people 67. A way to march

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Political action committee __kosh, near Lake Winnebago When you hope to get there Woman who followed Bacchus Cause to become entangled Green veggie Stiff bristles Pass in Alps Atomic #81 A sharp blow Bears engage in it Prevents progress

CLUES DOWN (CONTINUED) 15. Young boy 17. A way to go on 18. Not good 21. A ballet enthusiast 23. Ad __ 24. Bar bill 27. A genus of badgers 29. “No __!”

32. Get off your feet 34. Franklin was one 35. Removed 36. Used to catch poachers 39. Hit lightly 40. Crony 43. Stroke 44. One who obtains pleasure by inflicting pain on others 46. __ the ante 47. Greek letter 49. “Wings” actor Steven 51. Unhappy 54. Hair-like structure 59. Pick up 60. Type of transportation 61. Worn with a suit 62. Something similar to another already referred to 64. Farm state

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GUEST COLUMN

Thanks to all who help at the 50+ Centre Spring is definitely here at the 50+ Activity Centre. It’s so nice to welcome back members who have been away for the winter and to welcome new members into our community. February was a busy month with the Variety Singers Concert, the Heart and Stroke Awareness workshop and the P.D.R.S AGM/Potluck dinner. On Friday, March 8th, the Peachland Community Arts Council, hosted International Women’s Day with a High Tea, Wine & Cheese and wonderful guest speakers. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the Variety Singers Concert, Sunday, April 7th.

The Peachland and District Retirement Society held its 46th Annual General Meeting, February 22nd, 2019. Wow, 46 years providing a welcoming place for members and guest to enjoy a variety of social activities and events, is really impressive. This year brings many changes to the Board of Directors. We are reluctant to say goodbye to Carol White, Beryl McNeil, and Carmine Confalone, and are very saddened by the loss of our Secretary, Pat Sell, who passed away August 2018. Carol, our fearless, strong leader, has contributed countless hours as Treasurer for six years and President for the past two years. She has provided leadership, knowledge, organization, guidance, and created a heartfelt laughter

that we will truly miss. Beryl has contributed seven years as the Entertainment Director and we thank you for all the fun times dancing and singing at our Potlucks. Carmine has contributed five years as the Maintenance Director and we are glad you don’t have to fix any more chairs, but will miss your sausage cooking skills at the Pancake Breakfasts.

These are all volunteer positions and we are so thankful for all the time and energy you have offered to membership. We will truly miss you on the Board.

The 2019 Board of Directors

Peachland and District Retirement Society

President – Abby Kendall Vice President/ Secretary – Linda Norden Treasurer – Judith Stanford Bingo Manager – Gwen Bodnarek Kitchen – Valerie MacGillivray Entertainment – BJ Howe Maintenance – Brian Clowes Membership – Melody Hallen Publicity – Heidi Slyngbom

We’d also like to express our appreciation to all of our activity leaders. Without your dedication and commitment we wouldn’t be able to operate and offer any activities. Thank you: Joanne Forsythe, Taryn Skalbania, Berniece Galpin, Phyllis Papineau, Yvonne Waines, Barbara McGregor, Norm

THANK YOU, CAROL: The 50+ Centre wants to thank their former treasurer, Carol White, along with other retiring executive members.

Taylor, Bill and Norinne Goring, Dale Louden, Gord Anderson, Ruth Baumer, Abby Kendall, Gloria Dale- Johnson, Norbert Stein, Linda Colautti, Kay Muir, Angela Kanic, Gwen Bodnarek, Angela Weins, Roberta Farrelly, Barry and Heather Yeats and Jean Mitsuka. Many thanks to you all!

It’s been a great start to 2019 and we are looking forward to seeing you all at at the next Potluck, Friday, March 22nd. Please bring a food dish to share, dishes, cups and cutlery and your dancing shoes to dance to 3’s Company.

Bring a friend as Everyone is Welcome and you might win the 50/50 Draw!

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Grace Lutheran Church

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Sunday Services Contemporary Worship Service 9 a.m.

Traditional Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School

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Tuesday Morning

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

Office Hours 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

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250-767-3131

www.stmargaretspeachland.org

Sunday Worship 2 pm

Lake Ave at 13th St 250-767-9237

Pastors: Kate & Steve Hobbs

Sunday Mornings

250-460-2555 call John 250-767-2221

10:30 am

Sunday Morning Service

10 a.m.

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Local Events and Activities: Send the information for your Peachland event to admin@peachlandview.com Art Show - Peachland Arts Council will host Captured Images – February 16-March 31. Open Tuesday and Saturday 9-4 pm, also Sundays 10–4 pm.

Open House Saturday, Feb 16 from Noon–3 pm. Everyone Welcome. 30 local photographers showcasing 68 works.

MONDAYS FITNESS ROOM

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

HATHA YOGA

6-8 pm, 4th St Place

INDOOR WALKING

7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5)

6:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre

8-9 am, Community Centre

9:05-11 am, Community Centre

VARIETY SINGERS

9:15 am Drop in from Sept to June, 50+ Activity Centre

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY

9:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30-10:30 am, 4th Street Place

LADIES MORNING COFFEE

10-11:15 am, Peachland Wellness Ctre

PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5)

11 am-12 pm, 4th Street Place

ZUMBA GOLD

11 am-12 pm, 4th Street Place

TAI CHI noon,

50+ Activity Centre by donation

MEDITATION GROUP

11:30 am-12:30 pm, Feb 25 March 18 & 25s.

No Sessions March 4 & 11 Peachland Wellness Ctr

PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5)

1-3 pm, Community Centre

CONTRACT BRIDGE

1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

MINI BATTERS T-BALL 3:45-4:30 pm registered Community Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.5)

4:30-6:30 pm, Community Centre

SPIN, CORE, STRETCH

5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre

KARATE CLASS

6-7 pm at the Little Schoolhouse

POWER UP & OPEN GYM

Grade 4-5, 3-6 pm, Boys and Girls Club

WOOD CARVERS

5:30-6:30 pm, 4th Street Place

7 pm, $4 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL DROP IN

(all levels) 8-9:30 pm, Community Centre

PICKLEBALL DROP IN

FITNESS ROOM

SOCIAL BRIDGE

10:30 am-12:30 pm, Community Centre

(Drop In) 3:45-4:45 pm, Community Centre

PICKLEBALL DROP IN

TWEEN DINNER NIGHT Grades 4-7, 4:30-7:30 pm, $3/session or $10/month Boys and Girls Club

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

WEDNESDAYS

KCR COMMUNITY RESOURCES IMMIGRANT SERVICES

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

FITNESS ROOM

HIIT FIT

4:30-5:30 pm, 4th Street Place

SPIN, CORE, STRETCH

5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre

Every Third Tuesday of the month, by Appointment.

Call 250-763-8008 Ext. 151 Hosted by the Peachland Wellness Ctre

INDOOR WALKING

YOGA

8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre Bring mat, Beginners welcome

CLOG DANCING

PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5)

6-7 pm, the Little Schoolhouse

8-9 am 50+ Activity Center

FLOW YOGA

9-10 am, 4th Street Place

8-9 am, Community Centre

PICKLEBALL DROP IN (3.0+) 11 am-1 pm, Community Centre

STRETCH, BALANCE & CORE

6-7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

9:05-11 am, Community Centre

FREERIDE SPIN

YOUTH BOXING CLUB

50+ FITNESS

9:15-10 am, Community Centre

MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE

9:30 am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10-11 am, Community Centre

(0-6 yrs), 10:00-noon, Community Centre

CARPET BOWLING

10 am, 50+ Activity Ctre

9:15 am, $5 Drop in. Please bring a mat.

50+ Activity Ctre

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30-10:30 am, 4th Street Place

11-11:45 am 4th Street Place

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

10 am to 11:30 am, Peachland Wellness Ctre To register: 250-767-0141

7 pm, 4440 5th St. every 2nd & 4th Wed, Contact: Gary 250-767-3491

THURSDAYS FITNESS ROOM

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

10:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre, every 2nd & 4th Wed, Drop-ins Welcome

YOGA (FOUNDATIONS)

PICKLEBALL DROP IN

9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church

50+ Activity Centre

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB

AYURVEDA YOGA

PICKLEBALL (3.75+)

PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5)

IRON & SILK

10:45 am 50+ Activity Centre

FALL STORY TIME

11:15 am Peachland Library

ZUMBA

11:45 am-12:45 pm, 4th Street Place

FITNESS ROOM

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre 8-9 am, Community Centre

50+ FITNESS

MEAT DRAW

3-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St.

DROP IN

Grade K-7 1-5 pm, Free Boys and Girls Club

9:15 am, $5 Drop in.

Please bring a mat.

50+ Activity Centre

SUNDAYS

FLOW YOGA

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

FREERIDE SPIN

SUNDAY BREAKFAST 8-11 am, (no long weekends) Peachland Wellness Ctre

9-10 am, 4th Street Place

9:15-10 am, Commmunity Centre

BARGAIN BIN

9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church

FITNESS ROOM

PEACHLAND UNITED Service: 10 am, United Church

ROTARY CLUB PEACHLAND

THERAPEUTIC YOGA

ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP

AA 12 pm,

CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE

(0-6 yrs) 10 am-noon, Community Centre

10 am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank

YOGA (BEGINNERS)

PEACHLAND BAPTIST

12-1:30 pm, Gasthaus Restaurant.

Everyone welcome 50+ Activity Centre

ENERGY FOR WELLNESS

10-11 am, Community Centre

1:00-3:00 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre 3rd Thur of each month

10:30 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.75+)

PASSION 4 ART

1-3 pm, Community Centre

UKELELE 1:15 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

TEEN DROP IN

Grade 8+ 4-8 pm, FREE Boys and Girls Club

MEAT DRAW

4-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St.

MINI KICKERS SOCCER

(4-6 years) 4:30-5:15 pm, Registered Community Centre

MINI KICKERS SOCCER

(6-7 years) 5:30-6:30 pm, Registered Community Centre

POUND

6:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre

BARGAIN BIN

BINGO 6:45 pm 50+ Activity Centre (doors open 5:30 pm)

9:30-10:30 am, 4th Street Place

1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

PICKLEBALL (3.5)

8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre

IMMERSED YOGA

11 am-12 pm, 4th Street Place

1-3 pm, Community Centre

LIONS DEN MEETING

7 pm, Peachland Museum

Peachland Wellness Ctre

(3.0+) 11 am-1 pm, Community Centre

AA 12-1 pm,

6-8 pm, 4th St Place

CENTRAL OKANAGAN WELLNESS CIRCLE MODEL RAILWAY 10 am-11:30 am, 2nd and 4th COMPANY GROUP Wed. of each month

COFFEE GROUP

SENIORS STRETCH & STRENGTH

KARATE CLASS

FRIDAYS

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT INDOOR WALKING

CHESS

FAMILY MULTI SPORT

(all levels) 5:45-7:30 pm, Community Centre

TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS

9:30 am, $2 Drop in Peachland Legion. Hosted

by Peachland Wellness Ctre.

Beginners welcome 10 am-12 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

(all levels) 7:45-9:30 pm, Community Centre

TUESDAYS

SUNSHINE SINGERS

1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

LINE DANCING

POUND

1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

1:15 to 2:15 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

ZUMBA

NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

CONTRACT BRIDGE

50+ Activity Centre

YOUTH BOXING CLUB

YOGA (RESTORATIVE) 8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre

MAHJONG 1:15 pm,

6-7 pm Community Centre

The Peachland Wellness Centre - is hosting another year of Tax Clinics through the CRA Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, Mondays only from March 4-April 29, 1:00 pm to 2:45 pm. First come first served at 4426 5th Street Peachland. Income restrictions apply. By donation.

PICKLEBALL DROP IN

(all levels) 8-9:30 pm, Community Centre

1-3 pm, Community Centre

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For your convenience, lobby bank machine/ATM is open Tues-Sat until 9 pm (closed Sun & Mon)

12 pm 50+ Activity Centre

ART CLUB 12 pm,

50+ Activity Centre

10 am, St. Margaret’s Church

Service 10:30 am, Fellowship 11:30 am, 4204 Lake Ave.

PICKLEBALL (2.5-3.5) 12-2 pm, Community Centre

LADIES COFFEE & CRIB

THE PEACHLAND WALKING CLUB

1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

1 pm, for details visit peachlandtrekkers.ca

PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5)

UKELELE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

LEGO TIME (ALL AGES)

MEAT DRAW 2-4 pm, Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St.

1-3 pm, Community Centre 3-4 pm, Peachland Library

TOTAL BODY TABATA

PICKLEBALL (3.75+)

4-5 pm, 4th Street Place

2-4 pm, Community Centre

FEEL GOOD FRIDAYS

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH

Grade 4-7 4-8 pm, Free Boys and Girls Club

SATURDAYS FITNESS ROOM

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

Sunday worship: 2 pm, Meeting at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

LEARN TO SPEAK SPANISH

2-3 pm (Beginner) 3:15-4:15 pm(Intermediate) Community Centre

BARGAIN BIN

9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church

CARPET BOWLING

10 am, uhjynbv 50+ Activity Centre

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Bypass group: A study of what happened in Bend, Oregon Highway bypasses are not uncommon. Other towns in BC and beyond have managed bypasses to their advantage and even to increase business from tourism. The Hwy 97 Task Force Society brings you Another Town / Another Bypass – Bend Oregon. If you want to learn more about or join the Hwy 97 Task Force Society, go to www.hwy97TaskForce.com.

Bend Oregon is a charming, active city of 95,000 people 850 km south of Peachland in central Oregon.

Nearby mountains, a national park and rivers make this a busy tourist destination.

In 2001, the Bend Parkway opened. The parkway is a bypass highway several blocks west of the old highway on 3rd St, and several blocks from the downtown core. This enables Highway 97 through traffic to bypass the city core, an “internal bypass”.

The downtown now hosts many street festivals and events. The one I attended in 2018 was excellent and attracted thousands of folks to the restaurants, shops, hotels, tent-merchants, and band stages set up in a five block by two block section of downtown.

The Bend-Redmond Metropolitan Area grew by 3.4% in 2017 making it No. 4 in the USA for fast-growing metro areas. It was No. 3 in 2016. (News Channel 21, Reporter Barney Lerten posted March 21/18).

Commercial, retail and industrial development took place at the northern and southern ends of the Parkway creating new growth and employment.

When I asked Gary Farnsworth, Oregon Dept of Transport Region 4 Manager, if the bypass hurt or helped the downtown businesses, he responded “You will find consensus that the Parkway helped downtown businesses. Bend was staring at serious traffic issues along the old US 97 route. The Parkway was a tremendous asset.” (Quoted Feb 25/19).

Unlike the bypass proposed for Peachland, Bend Parkway moved through traffic only a few blocks west, but with limited exit/entrance ramps. The goal of moving through traffic, especially trucks with no plan to stop, was achieved and allows the downtown to welcome and entertain those who choose to visit and spend time and money in Bend.

Bend Transportation and Downtown Planner Karen Swirsky told me that their “Bypass has not adversely affected downtown’s success.”

Traffic studies in Peachland have consistently shown that most Hwy 97 traffic into Peachland is in fact through traffic heading through Peachland with no intention to stop. A bypass will allow the current highway to become a regional road. This will allow

BYPASS CASE STUDY: Bend, Oregon’s Parkway bypass has revitalized downtown, say local bypass proponents.

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for development of the foreshore and possibly roundabouts to replace the traffic lights. Parking along both sides of the current highway would be possible.

Take a drive south and tour Bend, I have visited and stayed there about five times in the last ten years.

I drive to, not through Bend Oregon.

-Peter Warner (Peachland resident)

Dog training isn’t about whispering or energy, it’s a science If you walk into a bookstore and head over to the dog section, you’ll find dozens of books on the subject of dog training. Some of the books are junk that is based on outdated and debunked theory or wolf behaviour but some are full of relevant theory based on hours of observation and science. Unfortunately, there’s also a lot of pseudoscience Whispering is a label that makes most of us in the world of animal behaviour cringe. It came out years ago and was applied to dog trainers and one that elicits the idea that communication between some humans and dogs is magical or mystical; communication that is not of this world. While it is possible to train a dog with very little vocalization, training a dog does require at least one form of communication between you and the dog: visual, audible (example: clicker) or verbal communication. The whispering theory is a fallacy that has been sold to millions of dog guardians and non-dog people alike and quite successfully. The public is quick to believe something in an area they may have little knowledge, but just because someone uses this term to describe their process, it doesn’t make it true.

Another term I often hear is energy. Energy isn’t quantifiable in behaviour but it does sound mystical and probably why it’s so appealing. The term energy is often used to describe how one FEELs in their response to seeing behaviour OR behaviour so subtle one doesn’t realize that they’ve seen it OR behaviour one has seen but didn’t know what it meant. Energy doesn’t tell us what the dog is doing. Energy is not behaviour.

Training animals, including dogs, is about the science of learning; positive reinforcement, positive punishment, classical conditioning and desensitization are a few examples of learning. It doesn’t mean

we can substitute pseudoscience to make what we find boring or don’t understand, more exciting.

It is a scientific fact that dogs, like us, perform behaviour that results in them getting something they want. The want could be physical affection from you or creating distance from you. They will continue to perform behaviour that is reinforced and stop performing behaviour that is not reinforced. This is Thorndike’s Law of Effect.

Whispering is nothing more than a person communicating with a dog and getting results. Just because you cannot see behaviour or understand the behaviour you’re witnessing, doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist and thus you refer to it as whispering. There is no magic in dog training or any animal training for that matter and a good trainer isn’t a magician.

They are trainers who have great timing, who are skilled at putting each piece of the behaviour puzzle together to create desired outcomes and who understand what a dog is

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trying to communicate. Now we know we cannot get inside a dogs head but thousands of hours of humans observing dogs gives us a pretty good guess at what we are seeing.

If you don’t see behaviour, you just haven’t learned to see it or maybe you don’t know how to interpret it. I’ve taught many people how to read their dog’s body language and once you know what a whale eye looks like or that a shake off is a ‘reset’ button, you’ll appreciate how often your dog is communicating and you’ll also see that it isn’t magic or whispering. Everyone can develop the ability to read the subtlest of dog body language, from nose to tail tip. The sooner you stop referring to behaviour in these unscientific terms the sooner you’ll start looking at dogs with less emotion and more understanding of what they are ‘saying’. The best teacher is free; it’s your dog.

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