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Bylaws for cannabis regulation move Peachland in a greener direction JOANNE LAYH The District of Peachland may be receiving applications for cannabis operations next month if all goes well and council gives final adoption to a package of bylaws at their Sept. 8 regular meeting. If the package of bylaws are approved, the application period should be set to open the following day. At the August 11 council meeting planning and economic development technician Matt Faucher introduced the last two supporting bylaws to be amended prior to opening up the application period and moving through the licensing process for cannabis retail and cultivation. Back in June 2019, council directed staff to develop a modified business licence process for the approval and ongoing operation of recreational cannabis stores in Peachland. Last November council gave third reading to the Cannabis Zoning Regulations Bylaw that triggered the need for amendments to supporting bylaws. The last of such bylaws up for amendment are the district’s current Development Application Fees Bylaw and Building Bylaw. The Cannabis Zoning Regulations Bylaw considered by council last November allows for up to two recreational cannabis retailers as well as individual and commercial cultivation. Last week Peachland council gave first, second and third readings to both the Building Bylaw and Development Application and Licence Fees Bylaw. “In moving forward with potentially offering cannabis development in the industrial lands, we needed to have some firm grounding with respect to our building bylaw. There was a great deal of concern from our new building inspector with how he would manage these types of developments under the existing bylaw,” Faucher said. “Additionally, with respect to climate change and knowing that that is important for council, we included Step One of the Step Code to start bringing buildings into the way they ought to be in the future... so we’re taking the first step now to get everybody to

be comfortable with that program and moving in a greener direction.” “I’m really pleased to see the introduction of the Step Code into the bylaw. I think that’s a really important move forward and I think everybody on the Mayor’s Task Force on Climate Change will be very happy to see that development,” Councillor Keith Fielding said. As part of the process of updating Peachland’s bylaws to incorporate regulations for the sale, cultivation and processing of cannabis within the district, the planning department consolidated fee schedules from the Development Application Fees Bylaw, Building Bylaw and Business Licencing Bylaw into the new Development Application & Licence Fees Bylaw. “The consolidation of t h e various fee

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schedules into one bylaw increases the ease of use of the document, as well as creates a single location for users to find applicable information of the fees associated with their project proposals and business operations,” Darin Schaal, director of planning and development services, said in his report to council. Faucher told council that in an effort to gain understanding of fee structures for cannabis related businesses in other communities they reviewed the fee bylaws and policies in seven municipalities in the Okanagan (Lake Country, Summerland, Kelowna, Osoyoos, Penticton, West Kelowna and Keremeos) and one in the Lower Mainland and found significant variation between communities. While some communities have implemented minimal fees with respect to cannabis related business, others have adopted substantial fees for licences and permits related to cannabis operations. Of the communities reviewed, for non-medicinal cannabis retails stores, application fees range from $0 to $9,880, annual business licence fees ranged from $100 to $9,460, while application fees for cannabis cultivation range from $0 to $550 and $100 to $9,460 for annual business licences. No comparison data was found for cannabis processing. In his report to council Schaal said given the significant variation in application fees and annual licence fees required in the regional communities reviewed, without an indication on how the fee amounts were established, it is difficult to identify a ‘going rate’ for cannabis related applications and annual licencing fees. The rates Schaal proposed to council follow a cost recovery approach to recoup the expenses borne by the community. The fees take into consideration estimated staff time, staff time costs and legal time. The resulting fee structure is as follows: Non-medicinal cannabis retail store: • Application fee $5,000; and • Annual business licence fee $250. Cannabis cultivation and processing (micro licence): • Application fee $2,500; and • Annual business licence fee $250. Cannabis cultivation and processing (standard licence): • Application fee $5,000; and • Annual business licence fee $500. Cannabis cultivation and processing on non-residential lands under an ACMPR licence: • Application fee $500; and • Annual licence fee $250. “I think that the application fees are fair for the cannabis, but I do think the annual business licence fee is way too low,” said Councillor Patrick Van Minsel. “I would really recommend that we look at higher annual business licence fees and not just look at cost recovery. Some of this money we can use to do other things.” Councillor Terry Condon said he finds the business licence fees are appropriate. “I think some thought has gone into it,” Coun. Condon said. “We want it set at an appropriate level. I think the approach that has been taken by Matt in doing this in terms of cost recovery is entirely appropriate. I think it’s improper that any authority should take advantage and make a cash grab in these types of places.” Coun. Condon added that if it is not working, they can change it. Councillor Keith Fielding agreed the fees should be structured to recover the municipality’s costs. “The report shows that we’ve gone through a lot of trouble to accurately figure out what those costs are and to distribute them in such a way that we don’t lose money by processing applications,” Coun. Fielding said.

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Electronic council meetings to continue for duration of pandemic JOANNE LAYH Due to the restricted ability to social distance in council chambers, Peachland council meetings will continue to be held electronically for the duration of the pandemic, or until other arrangements are possible, Peachland council determined at their August 11 meeting. The last committee of the whole meeting was held on March 10. Prior to the pandemic, committee meetings were held at 9 a.m. on the day of the regular council meeting, but remain cancelled during Phases 1-3 of the province’s Restart Plan. Since March 24 council meetings have been held electronically. The majority of the meetings have been conducted through Zoom and webcast live, with archived video of the meeting posted to peachland.ca for public viewing usually a day or two later. A recent ministerial order from the province addresses the need for local governments to transition back to opening under normal legislative rules and requirements while balancing the health and safety recommendations of the public health office. Local governments continue to be allowed to hold council and board meetings electronically during this state of emergency, however, under the new ministerial order from the province, they are now required to make “best efforts” to hold council and board meetings that are open to the public and to provide facilities that enable the public to hear or watch and hear electronic meetings. That’s a challenge in a small community like Peachland, where council chambers aren’t very large. According to Polly Palmer, director of corporate services, the size and shape of council chambers will only accommodate seven

COUNCIL MEETINGS WILL continue to look like this for the forseeable future. council members and two staff in order to provide six feet of social distancing when sitting. “Challenges would arrive if one of the seven people were to stand up and walk around to the washrooms, as there is not enough space on the east side of the room to keep appropriate distancing when moving around,” Palmer said in her report to council. “Having all of council and two staff in the room will not provide enough space for public attendance.” While council meetings could be held in another location, such as the main room of the community centre, it would be at the expense of providing live streaming of the meeting, which Palmer says provides the largest viewing capacity for the public. Moving the technology for webcasting would be impractical, council was told. The technology is hard wired in the room, and the cost to move the technology to another room would cause time delays and be very costly, Palmer said. Staff were given a ballpark estimate of $30,000 to relocate the technology. While continuing to hold meetings electroni-

cally is permissible under the new ministerial order, local governments that are unable to meet the public health office recommendations and requirements and hold open meetings where the public can attend in person are now required to adopt a council resolution to provide a rationale for the continued need to meet without the public present. The council resolution must also describe what measures are being taken to meet the principles of openness, transparency and accessibility. In her report to council Palmer recommended that the municipality continue to hold electronic council meetings, with all members of council participating electronically, due to the inability to safely accommodate council, staff and the public in Peachland Council Chambers in accordance with public health orders, for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic or until other arrangements are possible. Palmer’s recommendation also stated in order to ensure, openness, transparency, accessibility and accountability, electronic meetings that the following be allowed: • Options for the public

to send written correspondence and questions to corporateservices@ peachland.ca or phone the corporate officer before the meeting and have questions read out at the council meeting; • Live and archived webcasting of regular council meetings through the District of Peachland’s website at peachland.ca/watch; and • A viewing facility in

the Peachland Community Centre is provided to the public to watch and listen to the live webcasting of the council meeting. Palmer presented the following rationale and measures that are being taken to meet the principles of openness, transparency, and accessibility: • Electronic council meetings are conducted

in the same way a physical council meeting is conducted. Peachland Council Procedure Bylaw No. 2063 and legislative rules of an open meeting are adhered to; • Public accessibility to the decision-making process of elected officials is provided through live webcasting. If a member of the public is unable to watch webcasting from home, a viewing facility is provided and advertised for every council meeting that takes place electronically during Phase 1-3 of the COVID-19 pandemic. The viewing facility enables the public to watch and listen to the meeting; and • Recordings of the council meetings are archived and accessible at peachland.ca/watch. Council minutes are published as usual at peachland.ca. Palmer noted that the recommendation is proposed for regular council meetings only and once a public hearing is scheduled, there will be a different format. Peachland council unanimously supported the recommendation.

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Arts council extend thanks for help restoring the Rotary mural The Peachland Arts Community Council has once again completed the mural wall restoration after the vandalism last year. We would like to thank Dave Johnston for his efforts to set up a restoration fund to cover the costs at VantageOne, the many, many generous Peachlanders who donated to the fund and our Peachland Legion, who matched the total. We were able to purchase five gallons of anti-graffiti coating which will help to protect the painted mural. The historic mural was originally painted by artist Robyn Lake in 1999 and is a beautiful tribute to our town’s history. The Peachland Rotary Club commissioned the work and many residents had their likeness painted in the beach scene. High atop the rock is local artist Toni Bavielo touching up the Rotary wheel logo. Toni, along with Donna Kerbes and myself completed the repainting, with many arts council volunteers helping with the cleanup beforehand. District staff scrubbed off the worst of the black spray paint and they kindly offered to apply the protective coating. We’re keeping our fingers crossed no one causes any more damage to the mural and we can all enjoy it for many more years to come. Deborah Livingstone, President, Peachland Community Arts Council

Golfer suggests swans to combat geese As a golfer, it’s not uncommon to play on courses that have geese problems in and around water hazards, a favourite feature of golf course designers. A course I played often in the southern Ontario region, Dragon’s Fire Golf Course, solved this problem by acquiring a pair of black swans. A platform was built on one of the largest ponds on the course so the swans would have a safe retreat from other wildlife. I have never seen a single Canada goose on that course and they claim it’s the black swans that keep them away. Peachland town council may want to look into this as a potential solution for the Canada goose problem we have along the waterfront. Brenda Diederichs, Peachland

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Lack of social distancing on Beach Ave brings outbreak possibilities Dear editor, My husband and I moved here almost two years ago and used to love our walks along Beach Avenue. Since the beginning of summer there has been an influx of people along the waterfront who show no regard for social distancing at all. We have had skateboarders, joggers, rollerbladers and cyclists practically run over us on the sidewalks. As well, those who walk the waterfront seem to feel no need to give us any social distance while passing by. In order to keep our distance from others who do not respect our space, we have had to cross back and forth across the street just so we can enjoy a daily walk. Some Peachland residents and visitors seems to think they live in a bubble. We ask that you please respect the B.C. social distancing rules before our community has an outbreak. Lorena Hurtubise, Peachland

Schoolhouse plaza needs a tree It is very exciting to see that the Peachland Schoolhouse may have a new access ramp and outdoor recreation area as seen on the recent cover of the View newspaper. May I also suggest in this August heatwave that consideration be given to putting the simple fixtures in place, including outside electrical connection, to have a huge Community Christmas Tree in front of the school for this year’s Christmas season. When many inside events are being cancelled it would be a great attraction for young and old to drive or walk past such heartwarming sight! Maybe some will drop off a food bank donation or two? A large steel pipe in the ground could be capped and opened to insert the support pipe for a large tree. Planned ahead, it should not be a problem to obtain the tree. What do you think? Richard Smith , Peachland

Federal political landscape change Looking at the prospect of a snap election this fall is also an invitation to ponder some very significant changes to our federal political landscape leaving voters shaking their heads, wondering who or what to vote for. COVID-19 allowed Trudeau an opportunity to put literally billions of dollars into the pockets of voters and merging CERB with a new employment insurance program, he skated right past the NDP to become the leader of a new Socialist Party of Canada. Jagmeet Singh was going to take our guns, but Trudeau beat him to it, and his ‘I am all here for you’ needs a bit of definition. That leaves him with the support of organized labour, and maybe a few prairie voters. Without a clear political path forward, a lot of NDP supporters could easily be looking for a new home for their vote. It’s not a long time ago (2015), that NDP leader Thomas Mulcair was leading in the polls to form the first ever federal NDP government. Today the party could be looking at Wexit or the exit. And the last time we heard from the Green party the leader was at an illegal blockade somewhere in far out B.C. The Conservative Party of Canada’s (CPC) current membership also deserves a bit of scrutiny. When it merged with the Reform/Alliance Party of Canada the membership was almost 250,000, but, with the radical changes in the Alberta oil-patch, and with the newly registered federal party Wexit, it’s anybody’s guess where those former Reformers are going to vote. The Quebec Bloc Party is only interested in what’s good for Quebec, and between 2010 and 2018 the province received billions in transfer payments. Trudeau may have scored a lot of political points by allowing his environmental agenda to destroy Alberta’s economy, but it begs the question: Where will Quebec’s next multi-billion-dollar transfer payments come from? Trudeau and Harper have both used party discipline to effectively destroy the integrity of our party structure, producing political chaos never before seen in Canada, and Trudeau denied us a proportional ballot that would have put an end to that destruction. It’s incomprehensible that two callous and insensitive politicians have managed to inflict such incredible harm on a beautiful country like Canada, and voters will be challenged like never before. Andy Thomsen, Kelowna

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LOCAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES 2020 OASIS ART SHOW Check out the amazing range of art the Central Okanagan Chapter of Federation of Canadian artists traditionally display. The exhibition has been extended until August 23 and is open daily from 9 am - 5 pm. THE SUMMER ARTS PROGRAM started up Canada Day at the Peachland Little Schoolhouse on Brandon Lane off Fourth Street. The program, sponsored by the Peachland Community Arts Council, will run every Thursday to Saturday in July and August from 11 am - 3 pm. Until Aug. 24, Robert Jenkins and Sandra Kessler will be presenting Art in Times of COVID showcasing Jenkins’ pastels and Kessler’s tachisme art. Pandemic protocols will be practiced with complimentary disposable masks and hand sanitizers at the door and a limit of six people (including artists) in the school at one time. Visitors are asked to wear the disposable masks to protect the artists, who are mostly seniors and vulnerable to contracting COVID-19. PEACHLAND BLOOD DONATION EVENT at the Peachland Community Centre located at 4450 - 6th Street

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From the Mayor’s Desk: Bypass a no-go and please mask up Medium-term (6 to 15 years):

• Lang Road to McKay Lane Connector (a pedestrian and cycling overpass); • Safety upgrades to Chidley Road and Clements Crescent connector; and • Hardy Street realignment (to improve safety).

MOTI has put together a “Community Guidebook” and is requesting public input. Included in the information in the guidebook is a survey. Due to COVID they are not providing any hard copies in town, but you can find it on at engage.gov.bc.ca/ peachlandstudy. Alternatively, residents can contact them to request that a hard copy is mailed to them. Email peachland97study@gov.bc.ca or phone them at 250 712 3660. If you are interested in providing feedback, contact them as soon as possible, as the window for input is short. Peachland Council will continue to press MoTI on this issue. On COVID-19… Despite the pushback from a small number of people, I will continue to advocate for mask wearing when in public places and buildings. I’ve heard all sorts of excuses, including it infringes on a person’s rights, masks can make you sick, and that they are ineffective. To the first one, I ask: What about the rights of others to be healthy and safe? The best response I heard regarding the notion that mask can make a person sick is that it is like blaming the Advil you took for your headache for causing your headache. Masks are not a perfect solution, but they do make a difference. When worn properly masks act like a barrier between the droplets in a person’s breath and the reach of the particles they exhale. Would you want a surgeon operating on you without a mask? COVID-19 is a serious, respiratory, airbourne disease. While masks alone won’t prevent the spread of COVID, in combination with physical distancing, frequent hand washing, and keeping your bubble of contact small, it has been shown to make a huge difference in community transmission. I’ve never been once to mince words, and a pandemic is not the time to start, even if it is difficult to hear. I certainly don’t want to scare people, but I’ll say it again…this is SERIOUS. And to treat it any other way is irresponsible. Having said all that, this pandemic will end. This is not forever. We are strong and will get through it. Maybe we’ll miss one year of a vacation, our kids will miss some school, we’ll have to take a pass on the normal socialization we’ve grown accustomed to, and like many people I’m certainly worried about the distressing effect this is having on our businesses and local economy. But in the scheme of things missing some of these things that isn’t the worse thing that could happen. Catching, or the spreading of, COVID-19 is. I know this is not fun. It’s frustrating, exhausting, annoying and frightening. It’s a huge inconvenience and interfering with our established routines. The good news is a vaccine is on its way. Until then, I urge everyone to do their part in social distancing, hand washing, and please wear a mask. Stay safe, stay healthy, protect yourself and others.

MAYOR CINDY FORTIN Hello fellow Peachlanders… It’s hard to believe that we are already in the second half of August. I hope everyone has been able to enjoy some summer sun, while at the same time staying safe and following the COVID safety measures. To begin…as you have undoubtedly heard by now, that despite the continual efforts of this council, and previous ones, to have the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) seriously consider a bypass for Peachland, they have made it very clear that it is a no-go at this time. At the August 11 council meeting, MOTI representatives announced that the (long-awaited) decision between a bypass, aka “alternate route”, or four-laning through town was to do neither at this time. They said their studies have shown that the current highway through Peachland will not reach capacity until 2040. Whether you are a supporter of a bypass or prefer four-laning through town, it is a great disappointment to have waited so long to hear this non-decision. MOTI does have some potential Highway 97 improvements in mind. They include:

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• Trepanier Bench Road traffic signal and access upgrades; • Traffic and safety upgrades at Princeton Avenue; • Transit and pedestrian connectivity upgrades at Clements Crescent (by Peachland Mall and Elementary School); and • Safety upgrades at Renfrew (to improve highway access).

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B.C.’s Ministry of Education mandates mask in schools ABERDEEN PUBLISHING A new directive from the province will see students wearing masks this fall. Under updated health and safety guidelines, masks will be required for staff, middle and secondary students in high traffic areas such as buses and in common areas such as hallways, or anytime outside of their learning group when physical distancing cannot be maintained. Exceptions will be made for students who cannot wear masks for medical reasons.

Even when wearing a mask, staff and students will still be required to maintain physical distance from people outside of their learning group. Efforts will be put in place to ensure there is no crowding, gathering or congregating of people from different learning groups in a school setting, even if non-medical masks are being worn. The ministry is providing additional funding to school districts that will support the purchase of up to 1.5 million masks, enough for every public school staff member and student to have at least two masks.

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David has one surviving sister Karen Bennett, and special brother in law Dale Lamm, who along with others set a good example through his formative years. He was predeceased by his parents Arthur O. and Ida M. Caudle, and his oldest sister Janet Lamm. David was a treasured uncle to his many nieces and nephews, and his wife’s family always claimed him as their own. Surviving are sister in law Joslyn (John) Freels, brother in law Doug (Marlene) Freels, and mother in law Dorothy Freels. David was born into a salt of the earth, working class family. He was an excellent horseman and had an unspoken understanding of his natural surroundings. And, that is where he found his most comfortable spot to be. A special thank you to the fellows that were ever present in David’s life these last couple of years when the times were tough. Your phone calls and visits were truly appreciated. A remembrance will be planned at a later date. His ashes will be taken back to the state of Oregon.

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David passed away at the age of 74 years old in Peachland, BC. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Janine, son Jason (Mary Ann) Caudle, and daughter Cortni (Vince) Berke. Three grandchildren Rob Sinclair, Kendra Caudle, and Brodee Berke.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Slopes 7. Attacks 13. One who has left prison 14. Goes against 16. Atomic #37 17. Home of The Beatles 19. Mac alternative 20. A common boundary with 22. Fluid in a plant 23. Genus that includes scads 25. Longer of the forearm bones 26. Gradually disappears 28. AI risk assessor 29. Type of whale 30. Jaws of a voracious animal 31. Patriotic women (abbr.) 33. Ancient Egyptian God 34. Obsessed with one’s appearance 36. Erase

38. A type of smartie 40. Nostrils 41. Influential French thinker 43. Popular K-pop singer 44. One point south of due east 45. Payroll company 47. Moved quickly on foot 48. Bar bill 51. An idiot 53. Indicates silence 55. Protein-rich liquids 56. Rhythmic patterns 58. Scatter 59. Belongs to bottom layer 60. Impulsive part of the mind 61. Carousel 64. Type of degree 65. Ornamental molding 67. Locks in again 69. Sounds the same 70. Come into view

CLUES DOWN 1. Speak rapidly 2. Trauma center 3. River in W. Africa 4. Ancient Greek district 5. Bulgaria’s monetary unit 6. Children’s ride 7. Absorbed liquid 8. Markets term 9. Retail term recording sales 10. Automaton 11. Spanish form of “be” 12. Divide 13. Malaysian sailing boat 15. Writers 18. Cool! 21. Popular tourist attraction studio 24. Sets free 26. An enthusiastic devotee of sports 27. Unhappy 30. Alternate term for Holy Scripture 32. Influential French

scholar 35. What thespians do 37. Local area network 38. Free from contamination 39. Coastal region of Canada 42. Sun up in New York 43. High schoolers’ exam 46. Fathers 47. Call it a career 49. Suitable for growing crops 50. Rose-red variety of spinel 52. Orange-brown in color 54. Lowest point of a ridge between two peaks 55. Late TNT sportscaster 57. A way to wedge 59. Cold, dry Swiss wind 62. Hockey players need it 63. Something highly prized 66. Atomic #45 68. Top lawyer

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Our COVID experience – the best and worst periods of life The fact that COVID is a great leveler was reinforced when our son’s acquaintances in New York were bemoaning the fact that they were shut up and isolated in their multi-million dollar apartments with nowhere to go, whilst our son was posting Instagram images of this beautiful place from our modest house. I am sure if the borders were not shut the Okanagan would have had an influx of New Yorkers this summer! Our daughter and family are now settled in their beautiful new home nearby and our son recently flew back to New York, with our other settled for the time being in Whistler. COVID for us has been a special time, though not without its sadness. I believe a lot of families will be looking back at this time with similar feelings of it being the best and the worst periods of their life, but we will get through it.

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LUCINDA BIBBS, OLIVER Evans (with nephew Hendricks on the back), Jack Evans and girlfriend Cassie Heilds, who travelled with Jack across France.

GILLIAN EVANS Our family is spread out around the world and I always thought I would want all my children home should a catastrophe hit. Then came COVID. By March I was alarmed at the rate of infections and reached out to both my sons (one in New York and one in France, where he was a ski coach) to come to us as soon as possible. Our daughter and family had already moved in with us after leaving Vancouver, as they were relocating to the Okanagan. That just left the boys to get to us. Our son in New York said, “Okay mum, be coming next week.” Then within 24 hours, as things rapidly got worse, I was relieved when he called to say he would be on the next plane out. Our son in France was another story. In early March he was telling me how everything was normal and ski lessons were going ahead as usual and he had booked a holiday in Bali in May. A few days later he called to say himself and partner had enjoyed a lovely day out in nearby Annecy to arrive back to be told they had 24 hours to leave before the whole ski resort was shutting down. They then had a harrying journey across Europe, as the situation was changing by the hour, in a car that had engine problems and were praying it would last the distance to take them to the UK, from where they had a booked flight to Vancouver. After staying the night with family in London, they caught the plane just as Canada was announcing it was closing its borders to non-residents (his partner is a UK citizen). I think he kissed the ground once he landed in Vancouver. Fortunately, we had space so both sons could quarantine in different parts of the house with their own outside area. All our children are fitness freaks so after two weeks when they came out of quarantine we had our daily routine of work out and frequent beautiful hikes or bike rides around the area, which they fitted around their different work schedules, as all were fortunate enough to be able to work from home. It was blissful to have all the children at home - something that rarely has happened in the last few years, enjoying each other’s company, and my son-in-law Josh was reluctant to leave our COVID Retreat, as he called it, to go back to work up north. However, this time has also been blighted by sadness. My mother, 98, who was in a nursing home in the UK, died in April. We are sure it was because she just gave

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