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DOZENS OF LOCAL CHILDREN make a mad dash into the field behind the Peachland Historic Primary School in search of colourful and carefully placed Easter eggs, which they later exchanged for treats, during the Family Easter Party and Easter Egg Hunt on April 3. The event was by the Peachland Boys and Girls Club in partnership with the District of Peachland, and included face painting, a bouncy castle, crafts and of course, a visit from the Easter bunny. To see more photos from this event turn to page 15 or visit us online at www.peachlandview.com.

B.C.’s mussel program a “good start,” but OBWB wants inspection stations RICHARD MCGUIRE

ABERDEEN PUBLISHING The provincial government’s recently announced strategy to prevent invasive mussels from reaching B.C. is a good start that doesn’t go far enough.

That’s the view of the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and others concerned about the spread of zebra and quagga mussels that have done billions of dollars of

damage in other parts of North America.

“Obviously they’re now engaged in the subject and are recognizing that it’s a problem,” said Doug Findlater, chair of the OBWB and mayor of West Kelowna. “We’re pleased they’re engaged in in the subject. In the past, the silence was quite deafening.”

The provincial government announced on March 31 that it is providing $1.3 million for early detection and rapid response.

This includes three mobile decontamination units for the province, expanded monitoring and outreach and additional highway signage.

A Ministry of Environment spokesman said this money will be allocated as $149,000 for start-up and operations in the 2015-16 fiscal year and $600,000 in each of the two following years.

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Westbank First Nations chief says self governance is key to change ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

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Chipping away at centuries of accumulated injustice,

mistrust and dysfunction will require more than government will and money, according to the United Nation’s latest study on Cana-

da’s relationship with its indigenous people.

The July 2014 report, compiled by UN human rights investigator, James Anaya, further continues

that aboriginal Canadians are far too often poor, marginalized and incarcerated in distressingly high numbers.

Anaya’s summation

was echoed by First Nations leaders from around B.C., during a press conference held at Westbank First Nations early last week.

The conference,

organized by the Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA), kicked off a day-long gathering held to discuss the report, as well as the challenges and is-

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“Canada is rated as a great place to live,” began Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Chief Perry Bellegarde on March 31.

“But while Canada is way up here, its indigenous people are rated way lower. It’s this gap that we need to change and as soon as we can do that it will be better for everyone,” he noted.

“The Harper government has been hostile towards First Nations and until there is a change in government things are only going to get worse,” added ONA grand chief Stewart Phillip.

Pointing to Anaya’s 22-page July 2014 report, Philip said he feels initiatives undertaken by all levels of government to address problems have been insufficient.

“It is these systemic violations of our internationally acknowledged human rights that First Nations people want the government of Canada to acknowledge and begin rectifying,” said Phillip.

“This is a very significant time in our respective nation’s history where we have an opportunity to formally bring forth, to the United Nations, the difficulties that the indigenous people in British Columbia are facing today.”

Westbank First Nations chief Robert Louie echoed Philip, noting the success of his people in Westbank as an example of how First Nations groups can thrive if they are given the equality they deserve.

“Indigenous people have been seen as second-class citizens and that has happened since the point of first contact,” Louie continued.

“What we need is equality and as soon as that happens First Nations can move quickly.”

Louie says First Nations must push to be self-sufficient and self-governing and stressed the importance of upholding traditions.

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West Kelowna Mayor Findlater wants roadside mussel inspections Continued from page 1

Findlater said he’s concerned that the $1.3 million is spread out rather than being a single year’s commitment.

The program also falls short of addressing the OBWB’s request for inspection stations to check boaters coming into the province.

Mussels are mainly spread by recreational boaters who have failed to decontaminate boats before transporting them from infected waterways to uninfected ones.

“What OBWB asked for was basically full-scale inspection stations at all the major roads into British Columbia of which there aren’t really that many when it gets right down to it,” said Findlater.

This, he said, would mean the Yellowhead, Trans-Canada and Crowsnest highways, since the federal government is in the process of empowering border officials to stop boats suspected of carrying mussels that are coming from the U.S. The Environment Ministry spokesman didn’t directly respond to the question

of why inspection stations weren’t included in the program.

He did, however, suggest that there is room for the program to grow and work in conjunction with other jurisdictions.

“This initial program will allow us to build capacity, experience and additional partnerships to expand the mussel prevention program in the future,” the spokesman said in an emailed reply.

“The province continues to develop and implement a perimeter defence plan for zebra and quagga mussels with neighbouring jurisdictions with the goals of keeping Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan free from these invasive species through a co-ordinated effort.”

The province is co-ordinating training, locations and timing of boat wash stations with neighbouring jurisdictions, he added.

Findlater said he’s not sure three mobile decontamination units are enough to cover the province.

Alberta, he not-

ZEBRA MUSSELS ed, is spending more money on the problem and last year inspected thousands of boats, finding some that carried mussels.

The OBWB estimates that if invasive mussels get into the Okanagan waterways, the annual cost

just to mitigate the problem will be about $43 million. Once established, mussels spread quickly, encrusting every surface with razor-sharp shells and they cannot be eradicated.

Prior to the recent announcement, B.C.’s spending to address

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Pointing to Manitoba where the zebra mussel has recently become established in Lake Winnipeg, Macdonald said B.C. cannot repeat the experience of taking ineffective measures for photo ops only to spend millions of dollars when it’s too late.

the spokesperson for his caucus on mussels, said he supports the government’s announcement.

“I think it’s a good first step,” he said. “I was very pleased that it’s going to be up and running this season.”

Work still needs to be done, but the money invested “could very easily be the wisest investment that a government could make,” Macdonald said.

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Findlater observed that B.C. is relying on other jurisdictions with advanced programs, such as Idaho, to protect this province – a risky strategy.

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There was a lot of interest shown at the public presentation, and in The View, about the walkway extension from 13th Street to the Trepanier bridge. Council must weigh the pros and cons as well as seek funding.

My observation is that it would be a big improvement over the narrow sidewalk on the north side of the street. It would be very wheelchair accessible. It would complete a final link to the trail system beside the creek that goes three ways, past the tennis courts, under the highway to the shopping centre or through the tunnel to the Trepanier Creek trail system.

It would be a great project for Canada’s sesquicentennial, 150th birth-

day in 2017. It could honour the Fur Brigade Trail as that crossed the creek at the bridge area and the fur trade was a huge factor in the development of our nation.

Possibly the end destination for the walk would be an improved park at the bridge with a handicap fishing wharf for all to enjoy. Centennial walkway and Fur Brigade walk have a nice ring to them. History sells.

Tourists and locals alike love the present Centennial walkway. Maybe a curb, with no grassy bioswale that blocks residents’ view, is a nice compromise. Cheaper too.

Richard Smith, Peachland

Safe pathway to good health I feel that I must write in response to all of the negativity I have heard voiced against the pathway extension. There are so many good reasons to have a pathway extended to Todd’s or at least to the Trepanier Bridge.

The health, social and tourism benefits are at the top of the list. Walking is the easiest and best way to maintain health according to almost all authorities, and especially for seniors, families with children who can do the activity together, and people with dogs who enjoy it. Just ask any of our dog Elliot’s friends! Meeting here is a great way for people to connect and make new friends, including visitors from out of town who are discovering our beautiful little slice of the Okanagan.

The existing sidewalk on the residential side of the road past 13th Street is not wide enough to accommodate two people walking with a dog. The surfaces of neither the sidewalk nor the gravel edge of the road are level enough for runners to use safely. Also, unfortunately, there are portions that are not shoveled promptly or cleared of ice in the winter by the residents along the road. In the busy summer months, the parked RVs and cars also force people onto the roadway.

There is quite an extensive use of the road/pathway area in the early mornings every day, for both runners and walkers. Despite the 30 km speed limit, folks on their way to work in parts north of Peachland drive much faster. Some drivers are courteous and slow down, but others do not. It is quite dangerous for those who are forced to run or walk on the roadway.

There is opposition being voiced regarding residential sightlines, losing existing trees, and losing parking spaces along Beach Ave. As to the sightlines: it is a public beach access, and sightlines are currently ob-

scured whenever vehicles are parked along the road. You can’t have it both ways. It is best to preserve as many trees as possible, I agree, but some of those trees are near the end of their natural lives and may need to be replaced soon anyway.

Yes, we do need to keep some parking along the road. If there is a bioswale there need to be logically spaced crossovers, so that people can get from their cars to the beach with strollers and chairs. Handicap access and some sort of launch for kayaks and such should be included.

For the rest of us, walking a few metres or a block should not be an issue. (If it is, reread the top of this letter!)

The bioswale could maybe be downsized, and combined with some other drainage to limit its intrusion and minimize the maintenance required. I loved the idea and look of the existing bioswale when it first went in and have been severely disappointed that the blue grass has taken over and obliterated all the other nice plantings.

If there is not enough municipal staff to maintain the landscaping properly, it should be simplified so that is not an issue in the future.

(And dig out that blue stuff!)

Regarding funding complaints, it is my understanding that the project will be done when and if the grant portion of the money is obtained.

In a historical connotation, this pathway could possibly connect another section of the Fur Brigade Trail by meeting up with Harold’s Walk.

I believe many of the opponents to the extension are not the people who already use the existing pathway. There is room for discussion as to the exact shape of the plan, but in the name of safety for all those who use the pathway system, it is a necessary amenity.

Berkeley Stuart, Peachland

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COMMENTARY FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK

Some misconceptions about biosolids have been spread around MAYOR CINDY FORTIN COMMENTARY

After watching the recent TV news segment about biosolids, I can understand why the perception is out there that I supported the depositing of biosolids in the Nicola Valley. The local news managed to edit down 15 minutes of conversation with me to a few seconds to fit their story. In fact, I do not believe that biosolids should be applied in watersheds, and made my opinion well known when the Brenda Mines site was being considered.

The decision to use BioCentral, the company that was awarded the contract by the RDCO to manage biosolids for the next five years, occurred last fall, before my time on the Regional District. Had I been involved in the decision-making process I would not have been in favour of that choice of sites, especially not without full consultation with those who live in the area.

Locally, Peachland council recently

approved a resolution to be presented at the annual Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) conference asking UBCM “to request the Ministry of Environment proceed with the necessary steps to create regulations that will establish an increased local role in key decision making in matters affecting the health and protection of watersheds, including the right for local watershed authorities to be the agencies responsible for approvals and controls of activities in watersheds.”

Why? Because even though we escaped having those same biosolids “applied” to the Brenda Mines area, the province recently approved having another type of Class B biosolids transported and applied there. This occurred without any consultation with our community.

It should be noted that these biosolids come from a different source and do not contain any human sewage, but rather, waste food-grade organic matter. They are from the Brandt’s Creek Tradewaste Treatment Plant, which treats agricul-

tural waste, such as waste fruit pulp and water from the SunRype processing plant.

Still, even though this product is considered less hazardous and “...not likely to pose significant risk to human health,” according to IHA, they are still classified as Class B biosolids. This is due to the fecal coliform levels being above the limit for Class A. (Class A biosolids are considered safer as they contain no detectible levels of pathogens and lower metal content.)

We have been assured that not all fecal coliforms are pathogenic and that the hazard level is lower, especially with there being more barriers of protection around the deposit site, and with the use of best management practices. However, it is not difficult to remain skeptical. It is perplexing why this was approved by the Ministry of Environment at a time when Interior Health is pushing for a water treatment plant for Peachland to ensure the best quality of drinking water possible.

The district will be notified before the first application, and I will continue to speak out regarding choice of sites.

With regard to the large amount of correspondence the district and council receive regarding the Ponderosa development, we have been working on providing additional information to the public as part of our dedication to keep you informed. The District of Peachland has released a “Local Government Update” bulletin addressing the current status of the project from the district’s perspective. A link to the update is available under “News and Events” on our website at www.peachland.ca.

On a final note, I will continue to be available for mayor/public coffee chats every first and third Thursday morning, if you have any questions or issues you’d like to discuss on an informal basis. I will be at the Blue Rooster from 9 to 10 a.m., unless there is a scheduling conflict. I will be rotating to Bliss Bakery for the months of May and June.

Bring your dog to this year’s Peachland Business, Wine and Pet Expo PATRICK VAN MINSEL CONTRIBUTED

The 22nd Peachland Business, Wine & Pet Expo is bigger and better than ever with over 40 businesses getting to showcase their goods and services on Saturday April 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Peachland Community Centre.

A unique day of fun filled events, door prizes, guest speakers, wine tasting, and some exceptional food is planned. Okanagan Appraisals will be doing antique appraisals (bring your antiques) and for families we’ll have a magic show by Okanagan’s own Leif David, who has been performing for over 20 years across Western Canada.

You’re guaranteed a show all ages will love, with a fun-filled magic show that will have the entire family laughing, participating, and experiencing a sense of wonder! This family magic show features magic, audience participation, comedy, and music. Leif David will invite audience members on stage to help make magic happen in the palm of their hands while ad-libbing to audience comments and reactions.

New additions to the Business Expo are Okanagan wineries with wine tasting from Kalala Organic Estate Winery, Little Straw Vineyard and Heaven’s Gate Estate

Winery. Some great wine needs some exceptional food, which shall be provided by Peachland owned Blue Rooster Cafe. The Blue Rooster has prepared special food pairing with each unique wine. Come down for lunch and enjoy wine and appetizers on a beautiful Peachland spring day.

This year the show is pet friendly, so bring your dogs (you can even get them groomed while you visit our expo) and you are invited to participate with our lineup of great speakers. Starting the day in our pet room will be the SPCA speaking about adopting a pet and agility training for dogs. Donations will be accepted. Your

gift can help save lives.

The BC SPCA is a notfor-profit organization that relies on public donations to protect and enhance the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in British Columbia.

Funds donated to the BC SPCA Kelowna branch will be used to help animals in our community.

Ed Gariepy of Bark Busters will provide an informative session on in home dog training.” Dr. Moshe Oz of Rose Valley Veterinary will provide a Q & A on puppy to senior dog issues, and answer all of your questions.

Scott Smockum of Synthetic Turf will provide some options using synthetic turf for pets. Peachland’s own Darlene Hart-

ford will provide an informative seminar on “Bats in the attic,” a topic the entire family will enjoy.

Our next speaker is an event you don’t want to miss: Wayne Dorman of Dogzies School of Excellence will drop by and provide his expertise in his world experiences and training for dogs.

Wayne is especially known for his unique canine safaris, especially teaching dogs to behave around horses and riders. He has been featured on television and in the newspapers many times. His newest venture is educational workshops in South Africa. The first trip has been immensely popular and sold out within days!

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Retirement from wellness centre bittersweet for Howard ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

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Wendy Howard just can’t sit still.

In fact, the 67-year-old former social studies teacher says she hasn’t taken a holiday in more than a year and she’s “just fine” with that.

So it was with some reluctance that she decided to retire from the Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC) where she has held the role of community outreach facilitator for the past four years.

“It was a difficult decision,” Howard told The View following her retirement party at the Peachland Wellness Centre on March 30. “[My decision] took a long time to make, and it was absolutely heartbreaking to do it, but I decided it was time to do something just for me. But I will really miss it. I will miss the people.”

Howard began her 11-year tenure at the wellness centre as a volunteer, first with the Red Cross loans cupboard, and later in the administration office, before being asked to join the PWC board of directors.

In 2007 Howard became an employee of the centre, delivering a number of programs and services to clients.

Though Howard did not expect to rejoin the workforce when she retired from her teaching career, most of which was spent around the Lower Mainland, she says after three months of “me time” she found herself anxious to contribute in some way.

“I retired in June 2004 and started volunteering at the wellness

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unteer and later as an employee, it never really felt like a job.

“I was there because I really wanted to be there,” she pointed out.

“The people in my programs felt like my students. Spending time with them was incredibly fulfilling and I learned so much from them. I found it really rewarding.”

Upon further reflection, Howard was able to draw another significant parallel between the two career roles.

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about your day at home; are they getting what they need from the lesson, or in the case of the wellness centre, from the program; what else can I do to help? You become invested in these people.”

According to Howard’s colleagues, her passion was not only evident in the number of projects she took on over the years, but in the way she approached the work itself.

Community Programs and Services Coordinator Christina

MacMaster says there will be big shoes to fill when the board begins their search for Howard’s replacement later this month.

“She was incredibly driven and very gregarious,” MacMaster said of her colleague during an interview with The View on April 1.

“You can tell how much she cares about what she does. Wendy started a lot of important programs here.

She was definitely instrumental developing our intergenerational programs as well.”

Her most notable achievements include the creation of the My Memories program, which matches University of British Columbia (UBC) Okanagan campus nursing students with local seniors.

Through a series of interviews the students piece together each participant’s family history and create a digital family tree and photo album, to help their families preserve their history.

As far as Howard’s own history goes, MacMaster says her coworker will be missed, but her legacy will live on through the friendships she made and the programs she created.

For Howard, who says she received a lovely send-off during her retirement party last Monday, this new “no work” phase of her life, though well deserved, will be bittersweet.

“I’m really looking forward to getting out in my garden, going cycling down Beach Avenue and maybe doing some traveling,” she told The View.

“But it will be strange not going to the centre. I loved being there. It’s a very special place.”

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Many men and women become less flexible as they get older. That loss of flexibility can make performing everyday tasks more difficult while also increasing the risk of injury when working out. Fortunately, there are many steps men and women can take to improve their flexibility.

Embrace dynamic stretching before a workout. Static stretching was once the rage, but research has indicated that static stretching is not as beneficial as people once thought.

Static stretching is a blanket term used to describe several techniques that stretch muscles while a body is at rest.

When a person is performing a static stretch, he or she gradually lengthens the muscle until it reaches an elongated position, which is then held for 30 seconds or more. But recent research has indicated that static stretching is not as effective before a workout as dynamic stretching, which are stretching exercises done while a body is moving. Push-ups, squats and lunges are just a few examples of dynamic stretching

techniques, and these exercises can warm up your body and prepare it for the workout to come.

Reconfigure your workout.

When you want to improve flexibility, it’s beneficial to examine your existing workout routine. Are you lifting as much weight as possible during your strength training workout but don’t really know why?

If building muscle mass is not your goal, you can probably improve your flexibility by lifting less weight. Lifting less weight can be a great way to tone your muscles, and you won’t be sacrificing the benefits associated with strength training.

Drink water. Properly hydrated muscles are more capable of responding to flexibility training than poorly hydrated muscles. Make an effort to drink more water throughout the day, and bring your own water with you to the gym so you can stay hydrated during your workouts.

Find ways to unwind. Your workout may not be the culprit behind your inflexibility. Stress can cause muscles to tighten,

and it also increases your risk for a host of ailments, including heart disease and stroke. If your workout routine is already one that promotes flexibility but you are still dealing with tightness, then you might be falling victim to stress. If that’s the case, find time to alleviate that stress throughout the day, whether it’s taking a relaxing walk during your lunch break or embracing yoga at the end of a long day.

Perform static stretches at the end of your workout. Static stretches may be ineffective and contribute to injury at the beginning of workout, but that does not mean they can’t help you improve flexibility once your workout is complete.

Static stretches at the end of a workout can help you lengthen muscles that might have lost some of their flexibility during strength training.

Men and women who can’t seem to improve their flexibility no matter what they do may benefit from working with a professional trainer or discussing their concerns with their physicians.

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COMMUNITY

Organizers hope tourists will flock to town for rubber ducky race ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

editor@peachlandview.com

It’s Ernie from Sesame Street’s ultimate dream; 600 yellow rubber ducks floating up Trepanier Creek in a race toward victory.

While the race itself may not be quite as quick as Secretariat coming down the stretch, Rubber Ducky Race (RDR) Committee Coordinator Doris Muhs says it’s easily just as exciting to watch.

“Who doesn’t want to be a kid again?”

Muhs said in an interview with The View on April 2.

“Everyone has a good time. It’s fun if you win a prize but either way it’s a great community event for Peachland.”

The race, now in its second year, is set for April 18 at Trepanier Creek and Trepanier Bench Park. The first heat begins at 11:15 a.m. at the pedestrian bridge near Highway 97.

Heats run every 15 minutes with the final heat leaving at 1 p.m.

The children’s duck race will begin at 11 a.m. at the Beach Avenue bridge at Todd Road.

The goal, Muhs says, is for each rubber duck to be purchased by a person, family or business, each of whom is given a ticket with a number matching one on the duck’s back.

The first ducks to

ERIN CHRISTIE

RUBBER DUCKY RACE coordinator Doris Muhs hopes Peachlanders will take part

in the annual event.

reach the finish line in each heat will compete in a final race.

Prizes will be awarded to the top five ducks to cross the finish line.

This year’s prizes include a wine tour for two donated by Winelicious, lessons and equipment for two courtesy of Gone Kayaking, SUP board rentals for two from Beach Ride Rental and gift certificates

from Waterfront Grill, Your Dollar Store and Peachland Ace Hardware.

Muhs noted that she is particularly proud of the crop of prizes donated this year.

“All of the prizes were donated to us by local businesses,” Muhs explained as she proudly listed off this year’s selection of See DUCKS on page 8

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Ducks will help bats with the proceeds from annual race Continued from page 7

c o m m u n i t y- b a s e d supporters, sponsors and partners.

“We have received so much support for this event from the community, from the businesses and from council,” she added.

Muhs’ statement is underscored by council’s decision to provide the committee with $700 in seed money to purchase the 600 rubber ducks,

storage bins and a duck costume, which were rented from the Wheels in Motion committee in Kelowna for the inaugural race last year.

In its first installment the race brought in approximately $1,300 for the interpretive centre and bat program, Muhs told council in the committee’s presentation at the January 26 council meeting.

“We envision the

RDR becoming an ongoing annual event in Peachland,” Muhs said.

“The ability to purchase the ducks rather than rent them, fiscally, makes more sense,” she continued, noting that the committee intends to reimburse council with a portion of the event’s proceeds until the loan is paid off. The goal, she said, is to pay off the loan within three years.

“We want to ensure that the maximum amount of dollars are put back into the community,” she added.

In fact, she noted, proceeds from the purchase of the ducks will support the Legends of the Lake

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SPECTATORS TAKING PART in last year’s event.

Interpretive Centre and the bat program, which Muhs says was the inspiration for the event.

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The RDR committee is a sub-committee of the Tourism Advisory Committee (TAC), which includes representation from the Peachland Sportsman’s Association, the Peachland Volunteer Fire Brigade, the Peachland Ambassa-

helping bats,” she explained.

“When we [Muhs, Graham Todd, Darlene Hartford and their spouses] came up with this idea we were looking for a shoulder season event that would support a local program.”

Muhs said the group selected the bat program as a recipient because it was educational, locally based, and was in line with the Peachland Eco-

dors, the Peachland Visitor’s Centre, the Peachland Chamber of Commerce and the Peachland Citizen Patrol.

The second annual Peachland Rubber Ducky Race takes place Saturday, April 18 at Trepanier Creek at Trepanier Bench Park.

Registration begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 10:45 a.m. at Todd and Beach Avenue, with the children’s race beginning at 11 a.m. and the main race starting at 11:15 a.m. Heats will run every 15 minutes until 1 p.m.

Ducks can be purchased in advance for $2 at the Peachland Business Expo on April 11 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., or on weekdays at the Peachland Historic Primary School Visitor’s Centre between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Ducks for the children’s race are available for $2 each and can only be purchased on the day of the event.

Crust Pizzeria launched by local businessman Crust Pizzeria—Peachland’s only restaurant that makes dough fresh onsite daily—was launched by Keith Glover Monday, March 30. Keith has lived in Peachland with his wife and daughters for just over 20 years. Although born and raised in Australia, he and his wife Kim chose to move to Peachland, which is where Kim grew up. Keith has been serving pizza to Peachlanders since 2004 and estimates he has served well over 165,000 pizzas during that time.

tomatoes, banana peppers, capicola, jalapenos, and chilli flakes.

We recommend trying these on Keith’s newly crafted herbed crust.

For those who liked the previous menu, rest assured all of your favourites are still available.

Customers can select their crust of choice (herbed, white, whole wheat, or gluten free), and sauce of choice (garlic butter, pesto, BBQ, alfredo, Caesar, ranch, or pizza sauce), as well as order off the menu or build your own pizza.

Located in the Peachland Village Centre, Crust has a fresh new look to go along with a new menu.

Embracing a rustic yet modern look with the restaurant interior and a handcrafted, homemade theme with the menu, Crust is striving to provide a hearty, healthy, inexpensive alternative to eating out and fast food.

Not only does Keith make standard white flour pizza dough, hearty whole wheat pizza dough, and offer a gluten free option, he also recently created a new crust with a blend of Italian herbs and spices modeled after a focaccia-style recipe. This new crust is a signature specialty for Crust Pizzeria and has proved

to be overwhelmingly popular since the launch. Even the pickiest of pizza eaters have been quickly converted to herbed crust fans!

Keith uses only the best ingredients for his pizza — he purchases varieties of Canadian cheese, grates them onsite and then blends them to ensure a high quality product.

Helmut’s Sausage Kitchen in Vernon supplies his pepperoni, salami, and ham, and the vegetables are hand sliced and diced daily onsite.

Pizza sauce and the meat sauces for lasagna and spaghetti are also

The Crust menu has some fresh new items including:

Crust prides itself on preparing a handcrafted pizza to give customers a culinary experience that is as close to homemade as possible.

• Feelin’ Blue which has beef, bacon, green peppers, onions, tomatoes, black olives, and blue cheese.

Pop by for lunch any day and watch the dough making process while you wait for your donair, calzone, sub, or pizza.

• The Roman, which has pepperoni, Italian sausage, tomatoes, onions, black olives, and bacon.

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NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK: APRIL 12-18

Volunteer actions are part of the ripple effect, reaching out to communities A volunteer action is like a stone thrown in a lake: its effect has a direct impact. At the same time, like ripples, volunteer efforts reach out far and wide to improve communities. Undeniably, volunteers rock.

National Volunteer Week is a time to recognize, celebrate and thank our volunteers.

For more about National Volunteer Week, visit volunteer.ca/nvw2015.

DONNA KERBES HAS BEEN a volunteer with the Peachland Arts Council since 2002. She has also volunteered with the Hospital Auxillary, the Peachland Little Schoolhouse Society and the Fall Fair. Kerbes volunteers because she “gets to meet and know many people, and it’s never boring.”

Rotarians celebrate and thank volunteers for their hard work and dedication.

VOLUNTEERS WHO WORK behind the scenes serve

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JOAN MARSH HAS BEEN a volunteer with the Peachland Visitor Centre since 2006.

She has also volunteered for the Peachland Hospital Auxiliary for the past nine years.

“I enjoy meeting all the happy people who come to Peachland each year on holiday.

Volunteering at the Visitor Centre is a great way to get to know the area,” says Marsh.

Volunteer Canada says: “A volunteer action is like a stone thrown in a lake: its effect has a direct impact. At the same time, like ripples, volunteer efforts reach out far and wide to improve communities. Undeniably, volunteers rock.”

members of the community in a variety of programs at the Peachland Wellness Centre and in this case at the Community Christmas Dinner where so many were cared for by volunteers giving of their Christmas day to ensure others had a great Christmas dinner.

Pictured are Linda Limacher, Barb Clowes The Peachland Chamber and Maddie Skinner.

of Commerce and the Peachland Visitor Centre wish to thank their dedicated volunteers.

Together we make a difference.

Thank you to all the dedicated volunteers.

Your work is greatly appreciated.

Peachland Wellness Centre Volunteers Rock! Thanks to the many volunteers who work to support the residents of all ages who attend the PWC programs and services.

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A special thank you to all the individuals and groups that help us make community activities and events come alive!

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WHAT’S ON

COMING EVENTS “FORM & FIBRE” GALLERY SHOWING Mar. 14 - May

9, 10am-4pm Tuesdays-Sundays, Mary Smith Hall in the Peachland Historic Primary School. The Peachland Community Arts Council invites you to share this unique display of works from sculptors, fibre artists, potters, and carvers

BUSINESS , WINE & PET EXPO Apr. 11, 9am-3pm,

community centre. Adults $2, children under 12 free.

Fetch more info at www. peachlandchamber.bc.ca

SUNDAYS JERRY DOBER BREAKFAST 8am-11am, Peachland

Wellness Centre. Everyone welcome!

PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10am, United Church

ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP

10am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 10am,

PICKLEBALL 9:05-11:05am (3.0-4.0), community centre

VARIETY SINGERS 9:30amnoon, 50+ Activity Centre TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30am, 50+ Activity

Centre

FITNESS TRAIL GUIDED TOUR 10am. Call 250-767-

250-878-6342

land Wellness Centre

BREASTFEEDING CAFÉ 10

WELLNESS CIRCLE 2nd &

4th Wednesday, 10am12pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

VOLLEYBALL 10am-12pm, community centre

am-noonish, 2nd and last Tuesday, Peachland Wellness Centre

AA 12-1pm, 50+ Activity

Centre

TAI CHI 12-1pm, 50+ Activ-

pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

ity Centre

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX PROGRAM 1-3pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1-3

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

Peachland Elementary.

Ages 9-12

2-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre

YOUTH DROP-IN 3:308pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+

YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6-8

ZUMBA 5:30-6:30pm,

SPIN & SCULPT 6:30-

7:45pm, community centre

WOOD CARVERS CLUB

VOLLEYBALL 7:00-8:30pm, community centre

LIONS DEN MEETING 7pm.

WEDNESDAYS

UKULELE 1pm, 50+ Activ-

FLOW YOGA 9:05-10:15am,

MONDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8am-8pm, community centre

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

INDOOR WALKING 8-9am, community centre

MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE 9:30am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

CARPET BOWLING 10am-

noon, 50+ Activity Centre

COMPUTER LITERACY 10

am-noon, Peachland Wellness Centre. Call for appointment: 250-7670141

To our clients and to the beautiful community of Peachland: After 10 years in business, Serendipity will be closing its doors. We’d like to say that this decision was not made lightly and working within the Peachland community has been an absolute pleasure. We can’t fully express our deep gratitude for your business and support.

Our last guaranteed day of business will be May 1, 2015. Until that date, we will continue business as usual. Our commitment to providing you the best service and support is still our top priority. Thank you again for your patronage and loyalty.

Sincerely, Errin Mocilac

BRIDGE (EXPERIENCED)

FITNESS ROOM 8am-8pm,

land Museum

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

THURSDAYS

INDOOR WALKING 8-9am,

community centre

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PICKLEBALL 9:05-10:35am, (1.0-2.75), community centre

AEROBICS AND MORE

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

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PICKLEBALL 1:30-3:30pm,

RESTORATIVE YOGA 6-7pm, community centre

Peachland Wellness Centre

BINGO , 6:45pm, 50+ Activ-

LEGO TIME 3-4pm, Peach-

ity Centre

AA 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre BEGINNERS’ UKULELE 1:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL 1:30-3:30pm,

FRIDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8am-6pm, community centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9am, FLOW YOGA 9:05-10:15am, 4th St Place

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10am-12pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

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

TWEEN DROP-IN

community centre

FLOOR HOCKEY 4:30-

5:30pm, 8-10yrs, community centre

TEA IN THE TRANQUIL ROOM 2pm-2:45pm,

land Library. Open to all ages

(3.75-4.5), community centre

Canadian Legion Branch #69

(3.0-3.5), community centre

YOGA BEGINNERS 10:3011:30am, 50+ Activity Centre. $5 drop-in per class

ART CLASS 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre

LADIES CRIB 1pm-2pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

FUSION FRIDAYS 4-8pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 13+ LADIES SNOOKER 5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

SATURDAYS CARPET BOWLING 10amnoon, 50+ Activity Centre MEAT DRAW 3-5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

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

Peachland’s 2nd Annual APRIL 25th

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7pm, Peach-

community centre

FITNESS ROOM 8am-8pm, E-A-S-Y CORE 9-10:15am, 50+ Activity Centre

PEACHLAND BOARDWALK

9:30am

TAI CHI – PWC 9:30am-

11am, United Church Hall

PEACHLAND LEGION

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BAR & GRILL

$30 Registration Includes a Breakfast, a Late Lunch & a Souvenir T-Shirt • Limited to 12 Teams of 4 • Proceeds go to the Peachland Food Bank Call 250-767-9579 to register before April 18

Join us for “Samosa Sunday” from Angee’s Kitchen!

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

Peachland

Places of Faith St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

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April 12th, 2015

Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Tuesday Morning

Sunday Services Service 9 a.m.

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

Monday to Friday

Contemporary Worship Traditional Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Ages 2 thru to Grade 6

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Find a friendly welcome, good music, great fellowship, Bible messages

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

Sunday School

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2nd week: 6th Ave. Police Station. 4th week: community centre. Dan 250-7679034

TWEEN TRIPS 5:30-8pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12. $5/member/trip. Pre-registration is required by calling 250767-2515

community centre

MEAT DRAW 4-5pm, Royal

6:45-8:00pm, community centre

FITNESS ROOM 8am-8pm,

(3.0-3.5), community centre

SPIN & SCULPT 5:15-

community centre

fellowship 11:30am, 4204 Lake Ave.

Canadian Legion Branch #69

5-7:30pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12

Pub

VINYASA YOGA FLOW

7pm, 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL 9:05-11:05am

TWEEN COOKING NIGHT

PEACHLAND ROTARY CLUB MEETING 12pm, Gasthaus

PEACHLAND SPARKS AND BROWNIES 5:45-7pm,

TUESDAYS

MEAT DRAW 2-4pm, Royal

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

Peachland Library. Stories, finger plays, rhymes and fun! From January 15 until May 28.

6:30pm, community centre

PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 service

4th St Place

WORKSHOP WEDNESDAYS

STORYTIME FOR PRESCHOOLERS 11:30am,

community centre

7-9pm, 50+ Activity Centre

ity Centre. Call 250-7676574

2-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre

IRON AND SILK EXERCISE

10:45am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

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

Emmanuel Church, Westbank

community centre

PICKLEBALL 1:30- 3:30pm

BRIDGE (ALL LEVELS)

TWEEN DROP-IN & MULTISPORTS 3-8pm, meet at

pm, 4th St Place

Peachland Wellness Centre

PICKLEBALL 1:30-3:30pm,

PICKLEBALL 1:30-3:30pm

BRIDGE (ALL LEVELS)

SUNSHINE SINGERS 1:30pm-2:30pm,

Activity Centre

(3.75-4.5), community centre

(Novice), community centre

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

(3.0-4.0), community centre

NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING

1-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10am-12pm, Peach-

2133 to register for your spot

MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10am – noon, Peach-

land Wellness Centre

PINCUSHION HIKE AND YOGA 9:30am. Call Dawn

Rev. Robin Graves

Guest Speaker: Dave Demchuk

Sunday School: 9:30 am

Summit Pacific Group: Rejoice

Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 am

9 am - Worship Service & Sunday School 11 am - Worship Service with Kids Church

Fellowship Coffee: 11:30 a.m.

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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.

Rev. Elaine Diggle

all are welcome

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

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DIVERSIONS

HOROSCOPE

CROSSWORD CLUES ACROSS 1. Harsh grating sound 5. American Resource Bureau (abbr.)

8. Fiddler crabs 11. Mex. soccer goalie Guillermo 13. After B 14. Jai __, sport 15. Brief ad or notice 16. Certified public accountant 17. Vexation 18. Rough gemstone 20. Annual grass of Europe and N Africa 21. Metal cooking vessels 22. Suspiciousness 25. “Purple Haze” musician 30. In a way, built up 31. Runner used for gliding over snow 32. In a way, initiated 33. Was inclined 38. Divides evenly into 41. Born early 43. The Ocean State 45. Rifle blades 47. Whale ship captain 49. Scientific workplace 50. Fill with high spirits 55. Ancient kingdom near Dead Sea 56. 7th Greek letter 57. Peoples of the Middle East 59. Height x width 60. A way to drench 61. Artificial waterway 62. Possessed 63. Turns into noun 64. Capital of Yemen CLUES DOWN 1. Take by force 2. Liberal rights organization 3. Avoid and stay

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Think before you speak, Aries. Quick wit might lead to some easy laughs, but it’s best to consider how your words will affect those around you before you speak.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

Give yourself a little more time to solve a puzzling problem, Taurus. Within a few days you might have the fresh perspective you need to determine a solution.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, criticism coming your way is intended to be constructive. Listen to what others are saying and recognize that they are advocates, not adversaries.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, give yourself time to form an opinion on an important issue in your life. The more time you give yourself, the more clearly you will see the issue at hand.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, not everyone moves at your breakneck speed. Just because others aren’t keeping up doesn’t mean they don’t understand what is going on. Give others time to catch up.

away from deliberately 4. Meat from a pig (alt. sp.)

5. Harmoniousness 6. Fixes 7. A member of the Beat Generation 8. Arm bones 9. Abel’s brother (Bible) 10. Small Island (British) 12. __ Dhabi, Ara-

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34. Snakelike fish 35. Doctors’ group 36. Anais ____, author 37. CNN’s founder 39. Bad water disease 40. Given 41. Favorite 42. Lift 44. Discuss opposing points 45. Bleated 46. Swedish rock

group 47. Indian housemaid 48. Israeli dance 51. Insect secretion used in shellac 52. Macaws 53. Source of the Blue Nile 54. Abba __, Israeli politician 58. Patti Hearst’s captors

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VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, a budding relationship demands your attention this week. Give this relationship the attention it deserves, and you will be glad for having done so.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, resist the urge to rehash an old issue. You and others have long since moved on, and there are more positive things to focus on in the next week.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, your financial savvy comes to the forefront this week. Put your skill for finding a deal to work and you and your accountant will be glad you did.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, a goal that seems unlikely is still worth working toward. Others will be there to offer support and guidance as you pursue this very unique and rewarding goal.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, a great opportunity to express yourself comes along this week. Make the most of this chance to let others see your creative side.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, a friend or family member looks to you for advice this week. Do your best to put yourself in his or her shoes and let him or her know your support is unwavering.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, you have the wherewithal to complete a projects other may never even attempt.

Put your best foot forward and get to work.

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COMMUNITY STAND EASY

Start your month off right with these events at the legion PATRICIA DAY

on April 13, and have your hearing tested.

This is a free service; all you have to do is to give the legion a call at 250-767-9404 to make an appointment and you will be able to

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April is a month when spring begins to show Peachland in its grandeur. Start the month off right

the legion. April 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. is when the fun happens.

Got a sharp eye for pool or darts?

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hear the birds in the trees chirping their favourite songs.

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the date of the next general meeting. At the March meeting, there were four new members initiated. In order to vote at meetings you need to be initiated.

Wondering what to do on a Thursday, Saturday or Sunday?

Come on down for some fun at the meat draw. The legion is always in need of volunteers to conduct these events, so don’t be shy.

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Concert will bring joy to April CONTRIBUTOR

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meeting, and it is held this time here at branch 69. The doors of the legion will be closed for this event from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. It will not be open for the usual Sunday breakfast. Legions from the zone meet four times a year and now it is our turn.

The women’s auxiliary will be meeting at the Westbank legion to conduct their business. Mark April 27 on the calendar as that is

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What do joy, a French expression about the weather, and the Ukraine have to do with the 50+ Activity Centre? Well, joy is the theme of the upcoming Peachland Variety Singers Concert on April 12 at 2 p.m.

The singers’ intent, under the direction of Phyllis Papineau, is to stir your emotions and take you back in time. The genres of music performed will be innovative and full of adventure and fantasy as well as beautiful and inspirational.

Admission is by donation and delightful refreshments will be served. The performances by the variety singers are always a popular and fan followed event so get through our doors early to avoid seating disappointment.

The Ukraine, besides such exports as insulated wire, gas turbines and locomotive parts, is also the originating country of Ukrainian dancing. Its dancing is traditional folk dancing, which combines dance, poetry, music and songs.

The choreography is precise and the routines are extremely energetic and it is being performed at the centre on Friday, April 24 after the potluck dinner. And the French expression I mentioned is “le trois fait le mois” meaning the weather on the third day of the month predicts the weather for the month.

It has nothing in particular to do with the activity centre but I couldn’t resist sharing this curious French weather saying with you.

April 3 was a great day in Peachland, sunny but cool. Let’s see how the rest of the month pans out!

By the time you read this article we will have had our second night of bingo. We have seen a lot of familiar players’ faces and some new also. Our grand opening evening was very eventful and some of the players went home with definitely more than they set out with. Thank you all for your patronage!

Our March 27 potluck was very enjoyable for two reasons. First, there was a lovely array of food and secondly, we had the Irish Dancers, who never cease to impress.

The girls ranged in age from

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four years old to 14. Some may say that the little four-year-old stole the show while it was said that the whole group was amazing. April’s potluck will begin at 6 p.m. followed by the evening’s entertainment at 7 p.m. featuring Ukrainian dancers.

We are having them back again as they are definitely crowd pleasers.

A month has gone by since we informed you of the 50+ Centre’s garage sale happening on June 13 and 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you missed setting your goodies out for the community garage sale last month you absolutely have a great opportunity to either donate once cherished items to this sale or if you are a participant in a particular activity at the centre you can donate half of your own proceeds to that activity and take the rest to the bank! We’ll relay more definite information regarding procedures etc. to you next month, meanwhile, keep purging and sorting.

We are happy to say that we are over the 300 mark with respect to memberships and we know there are still a good two handfuls of last year’s members wanting to renew.

The office is open from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday to Friday and we will be happy to answer questions, give directions, or yes, even take 2015 membership fees ($20).

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