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Peachland Fire and Rescue Service are grateful to residents for once again supporting their annual Christmas tree chipping fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy Canada. This year the fire department offered contactless pickup only over two separate weekends, thus far donating a total of $544. Shown here are brother and sister Jordan and Brooklyn Craig (both members of the department) out on Jan. 9 doing the pre-scheduled tree pick-up service. On that day they picked up 18 trees. This year’s event was scaled back to limit contact with our members. In previous years, they’ve had upwards of 10 or 12 members volunteering their time for the fundraiser. While this year saw reduced the number of volunteers participating at any given time, there was also an added extra day for pick-ups. PFRS started the tree chipping fundraiser in 2016 and since then have raised a total of $4,166.65 for Muscular Dystrophy Canada through this annual event.

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Modest firefighter wage increases approved by Peachland council JOANNE LAYH Peachland Fire and Rescue Service (PFRS) on call firefighters will receive modest rate increases this year, in part to help keep up with the province’s increase in minimum wage slated for June.

PFRS is an entirely paid on call department. The last wage increase for paid on call fire firefighters was in June 2008.

Up until recently PFRS was comparable with similar sized departments and remained on par or slightly above the B.C. minimum wage rate for firefighters in development, fire chief Dennis Craig stated in his report to Peachland council.

However, in June of this year the B.C. minimum wage will increase to $15.20/hr,

putting both the probationary rate and firefighter development rate below the minimum wage rate in June. That would leave six of the department’s 34 members below minimum wage and any new recruits $5.20/hr below minimum wage for six months.

Last year a wage survey for paid on call fire firefighters was conducted by the City of Salmon Arm and shared with PFRS. This survey was used to compare the department’s current pay policy and recommend changes.

“The amended wage rates will bring the department in line with neighbouring paid on call fire departments and encourage members to seek training and certifications,” Craig said to council.

Below is an overview of PFRS current rates and recommended increases:

• New Recruit: $10 to $15.20; • Post Probation (no certification): $14.68 to $16.68; • Firefighter $16.68 – $17.68 to $18.35 – 20.35; • Lieutenant: $18.68 to $21.35; • Captain: $19.68 to $23.35; • Assistant Chief: $20.68 to $24.35; and • Fire Chief (after hours): $22.68 to $25.

With the recommended increases, the operating budget for the fire and rescue response wage will increase by $6,000, the first medical response wage will increase by $7,000, and fire and rescue/FMR practice wages will increase by $7,000.

Using 2018 call volume and attendance, with the new rates factored in, the average monthly increase to medical response wages 21014MM3

would be $641.25/month, the average increase to emergency response wages would be $517.03/month and the average increase to weekly practice wage would be $612.71/ month, Craig outlined in his report.

2018 was used by PFRS as a sample as it was considered a typical year for call outs.

2019 was a non-typical year for number of major events (i.e. structure fires) and 2020 saw an abnormally low call out rate due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Peachland council members unanimously approved the proposed wage increases, citing their appreciation for the risk taken by members as well as the quality and commitment of the department.

“We have an excellent fire department,” Councillor Pam Cunningham stated.

Deer fatally injured in Drought Hill accident JOANNE LAYH A deer was fatally injured on Drought Hill Monday night after being struck by a northbound Toyota Tacoma.

The accident happened at approximately 6 p.m. just prior to the intersection of Hwy 97 and Drought Rd. Peachland fire chief Dennis Craig said the pickup truck sustained pretty heavy damage and was towed from the scene.

The sole occupant of the vehicle, a 49-year-old male driver, was not injured as a result of the collision.

Craig says people need to be careful when driving through Peachland because there are plenty of mule deer around at this time of year.

“We have snow at the mid-elevation, which is forcing the deer down to the lower elevation, where there’s no snow” Craig told the View. “There’s a lot of food down here, whereas at the mid-elevation it’s all buried under snow, so we are going to see more deer around here.”

Road salt on the ground also serves as an attractant to the animals, drawing them onto the highway.

“Drought Hill is intrinsically bad because the deer really get trapped. They go to run across the road and then they’re facing a cliff so they dart back the way they came,” Craig said. “The deer just have no way out. They don’t realize they’re on a one-way path.”

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SD#23 provides update on new secondary school, French immersion and daycare JOANNE LAYH

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Members of the Central Okanagan School Board and administration staff met with Peachland council at their last committee of the whole meeting on Jan. 12 to provide an update on several items concerning Westside communities, including capital projects, French immersion issues and the possibility of a new daycare facility in Peachland.

New Westside secondary school

Peachland council were told the secondary school will most likely take four years to construct once it has been announced.

“Currently the number one priority in the board’s five-year capital plan is a new secondary school to be located in West Kelowna,” said secretary-treasurer Ryan Stierman, who spoke briefly to the school district’s current negotiations for one particular site.

“As well, we do have the ability to build this secondary school on a site located on the former Webber Road Elementary site. We are hoping to hear a resolution on the preferred site in the next couple weeks or so to be able to see if we will be able to move forward with the preferred site,” Stierman said. “But if this does not work out, the board of education will be moving forward with a secondary school on Webber Road. We have the land available; we’re just awaiting a decision to be able to move forward. It is our hope that once the land question has been answered that we will be receiving approval shortly thereafter from the Government of B.C. to be able to begin constructing a secondary school.”

that we did open a late immersion program,” Baxter said. “It’s the only one in the school district.”

Currently the number one priority in the board’s five-year capital plan is a new secondary school to be located in West Kelowna.”

As part of the process, the board will engage with the communities regarding the naming of the school, as well as the programming that would be offered, said Stierman, who acknowledged right now Mount Boucherie Secondary School (MBSS) is one of their most urgent concerns. MBSS currently has nine portables on site, with an additional two slated to be added onto the site next year.

“It would be nice to see a new high school. I know how crowded it is in Mount Boucherie,” Mayor Cindy Fortin said.

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Baxter explained that until recently, SD23 students could only enter French immersion in either Kindergarten or Grade One (unless students were transferring from French immersion in another school district) with no opportunity to start later. Recently, however, they approved a Grade Six French immersion program at Glenrosa Middle School that’s been running for a couple years.

“It’s a very small cohort but they’re hoping to grow that and we’re hoping that some Peachland parents would consider having their students do

that late immersion program at Glenrosa Middle because it is their middle school anyway and so it might work very well,” Baxter said.

Baxter said they hope to make a decision in June about where French immersion secondary students will go on the westside.

“Will it be Mount Boucherie or will they continue to go to KSS?” Baxter said.

Daycare

It is unlikely Peachland will be targeted for a school district partnership to bring addition daycare services to the community, council learned.

Last year the school district conducted an analysis to determine where the largest demand and gaps exist for childcare programs and Peachland was found to be under capacity, Stierman said.

“Peachland Elementary is actually currently sitting at only 60 per cent utilization of the school,” said Stierman. “In speaking with the principal, we actually have three classrooms that are currently sitting empty in the school.”

Stierman said if there were a community demand for childcare, they have the ability to accommodate a program within the school.

Westside French immersion decisions

Board chair Moyra Baxter took the opportunity to remind the community about a newer French immersion opportunity in the school district.

“I just wanted to remind Peachland council

Christmas Tree Chipping December 26 to January 31

DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND COUNCIL COMMITTEES – VOLUNTEERS WANTED The District of Peachland advisory committees are looking for committee members. If you are interested in participating in any of the following committees, please submit a letter of interest including your background and contact information.

Healthy Watersheds Committee (4 vacancies) Purpose: To provide advice and support to Council and staff on matters affecting the water quality and quantity in the Peachland Creek and Trepanier Creek watersheds.

Meetings will be held every two months, unless specific workload or timing requires additional meetings.

Mayor’s Task Force on Climate Change (4 vacancies) Purpose: To support the District of Peachland’s efforts to achieve its commitments under the BC Climate Action Charter, inspire community action to reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions and conserve natural resources.

Members should expect to attend 6-12 meetings per year.

Tourism & Economic Development Committee (3 vacancies) Purpose: To act as an Advisory Committee to Council as well as a tourism and economic development Task Force. Meetings are held once a month.

Please submit applications to Corporate Services 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. V0H-1X7 or email to corporateservices@peachland.ca by 4:00 pm February 1, 2021. For details on the Committee’s terms of reference, please see the website at http://www.peachland.ca/council-committees.

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Couple grateful to Wellness Centre for Christmas Dinner We were very thankful for the Christmas gift of the Wellness Centre’s Christmas Dinner. I have been very disabled and my husband was so grateful he did not have to cook.

We are also grateful that this event happened for us at this time and for all the wonderful volunteers who participated to make this dinner happen, so delicious, condiments and gifts! With our sincere thanks.

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“After dinner rolls” top list of most needed food bank items Peachland Food Bank volunteers say a huge thank you to the people of Peachland for the many ways they have supported the food bank throughout the year. Your support at Christmas enabled us as volunteers to make the best Christmas possible for so many families.

We have been amazed to see the donations coming in from all the clubs and churches that aren’t able to fund raise or even get together. Somehow, they are still prioritizing giving and caring. The Anglican Church in Peachland has met me the Sunday before Christmas for the past 20 years or so with parcels for at least four families. 2020 was no different. I am so proud to be a part of this awesome community.

We have definitely seen an increased need for our services so have been very thankful for the many donations that make it possible for us to continue to be generous. We are grateful for neighbours noticing needs and joining with them to help coordinate solutions.

We are open every Friday 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. and the second Saturday of every month from 9 a.m.

- 11:30 a.m. for anyone to come and pick up a parcel. We are receiving more fresh food each week, so are glad to get it out to people while it is as fresh as possible.

Donations of food can be dropped off at Peachland Pharmacy or Peachland Post Office or at the food bank whenever we are open. A few ideas for non-perishables are: condiments like ketchup and soya sauce, spices, sauces, shampoo, canned ham and of course, toilet paper. We call them “after dinner rolls,” since one of our clients asked for the rolls by this name.

Cheques can be dropped off at Peachland Pharmacy or mailed to 5848A Beach Ave., Peachland, B.C., V0H 1X7. You can also give online at canadahelps.org to Peachland Food Bank. Tax receipts will be sent to whatever address is included with the donation. Thanks so much. Any questions about giving or receiving, or to make an appointment to drop off at a different time please call 250-7673312 or email peachlandfoodbank@gmail.com.

Thank you again people of Peachland. You are awesome.

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Pacific Coastal Airlines now offering flights to YVR from Penticton JOANNE LAYH Pacific Coastal Airlines flight #8P1303 made its inaugural flight from Vancouver earlier this month, arriving at the Penticton Airport at 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 11.

The new non-stop flight service between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Penticton Airport (YYF) will help fill in the gap left following Air Canada’s recent suspension of flights to and from Penticton.

“We are very excited to be introducing new air service to the southern Okanagan Valley,” said Quentin Smith, Pacific Coastal Airlines president. “We are pleased to be able to offer essential services and locals more choices and competitive fares for travel to Vancouver and connections beyond to the rest of Pacific Coastal Airlines British Columbia destinations.”

The inaugural flight marked the beginning of a non-stop flight service between Vancouver and Penticton that will operate

Pacific Coastal Airlines offers a non-stop flight service between Vancouver and Penticton four days a week on a Beechcraft 1900 aircraft.

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Airlines new flight service are as follows: • Vancouver to Penticton: Monday and Wednesday on

Flight #1303, departing at 10:40 a.m. and arriving at 11:30 a.m.; • Penticton to Vancouver:

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Monday and Wednesday on Flight #1304, departing at 12 p.m. and arriving at 12:50 p.m.;

• Vancouver to Penticton: Friday and Sunday on Flight #1307, departing at 2:45 p.m. and arriving at 3:35 p.m.; and • Penticton to Vancouver: Friday and Sunday on Flight #1308, departing at 4:05 p.m. and arriving at 4:55 p.m.

For Okanagan-based passengers, the new flight service opens up connecting flight options to coastal destinations such as Victoria, Comox, Campbell River, and Powell River.

Pacific Coastal Airlines is a privately-owned B.C. based regional airline operating from YVR’s South Terminal.

The airline currently flies to 17 airports in the province, connecting to additional destinations along the south coast of B.C. through its affiliate airline, Wilderness Seaplanes, located in Port Hardy.

Pacific Coastal is also the operator of WestJet Link, providing service from its base in Calgary to Cranbrook, Lethbridge, Lloydminster, and Medicine Hat.

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LOCAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES FIVE VISIONS is an exhibition of over 60 paintings of various media that showcase the talents of BC artists Cherie Sibley W., Dianne Postman, Cecile Derkatch, Suzanne Dansereau and Arlene Currie Plumpton. Runs until Feb. 7 at the Peachland Art Gallery.

BLOOD DONATION EVENT Donors are needed at the Canadian Blood Services upcoming Blood Donation Event, which takes place at the community centre on Feb. 10 from 12 pm – 6:45 pm. Canadian Blood Services has implemented new safety requirements for COVID-19 in all donor centres. Tips for donors include: be well hydrated (approx. 2L day before and 1L day of); be generally feeling good; eat before you donate; and bring government issued ID. HeARTS FESTIVAL is going virtual this year! The Peachland Community Arts Council’s annual festival will run from Feb. 8 - 13: The theme this year is Art is Love. All ages are encouraged to participate through painting, fabric art, poetry, photography, garden design, and an historical quiz about Peachland. Prizes will be drawn for both adults and children under 12 in each category. Visit peachlandarts.ca for more information.

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PINK SHIRT DAY BREAKFAST IN A BOX The 2020 Pink Shirt Day Breakfast was the last in-person event the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Okanagan hosted due to the pandemic. With the currently realities do not allow the club to have an in-person event so far in 2021 , this year they’ll be hosting a Telus Pink Shirt Day Breakfast in a Box. Purchase their Pink Shirt Day Breakfast in a Box and receive breakfast, pink items, and a surprise or two and to help celebrate Pink Shirt Day on February 24. The club will also host a short Virtual Kick-Start on the morning of Feb. 24 with details on how to join them and what to do to be included in each breakfast box. Boxes will be available for pick up in Kelowna, Vernon and Penticton. Information on pick up location, date and time will be sent to participants by Feb. 15.

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Five Visions exhibition features 70 works by B.C. Artists Guild members

It Takes Two to Tango by Cecile Derkatch

Footnotes of the Heart by Suzanne Dansereau

JOANNE LAYH Five Visions, now on display at the Peachland Art Gallery, is an exhibition created by B.C. Artists Guild members Cherie Sibley W., Dianne Postman, Cecile Derkatch, Suzanne Dansereau, and Arlene Currie Plumpton. The exhibition showcases 70 of their works representing a variety of mediums, including oils, acrylics, watercolour, mixed media/encaustic and pastels.

Artist Dianne Postman says the B.C. Artists Guild began with five women artists from West Kelowna who painted together regularly.

Two years ago they brainstormed ideas on how to move forward with exhibiting their artwork and according to Postman, in the discussions that ensued, it was realized that not only all members of the group were aging women but also that the desire to create and display their paintings at this time in their lives was every bit as powerful as if they were starting out in an art career.

Their first exhibition took place at the Matheson Gallery in Penticton. The current exhibition at the Peachland Art Gallery is their second collective showing.

“Each member of the guild has a unique approach to their art; each of us uses different mediums and subject matter,” Postman said.

The five artists agreed that the name of their show would be ‘Five Visions.’

Suzanne Dansereau’s interest in colour and design began with creating cut-out dolls from fabric remnants and mail order catalogues. She began sewing at an early age and later in life dress designing became her focus. While living in Saskatchewan, Dansereau joined the Broadway Painters and began painting as a hobby,

Trumpeter Swan by Cherie Sibley W.

soon becoming captivated by the awesome prairie skies that inspire her to this day.

Dansereau has shown works in many individual as well as group shows in Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. Her mediums include oil, water media, pastel, silk painting and most recently encaustic painting, a wax-based paint composed of beeswax, resin and pigment.

“Suzanne Dansereau not only paints traditional landscapes in oil but also paints with wax and oil together to create fabulous impressionistic landscapes,” said Postman.

Cherie Sibley W. is a native of Southern Louisiana who married a Canadian she met in Puerto Vallarta. Sibley W.’s career included graphic design, art direction, and marketing/ advertising before she returned to painting in 1996. She has taught painting classes for the last 23 years, both in Canada and Mexico. Six years ago, she learned the art of metalsmithing, studying with Canadians Billy King and Marilyn Fraser.

Postman says with Cherie Sibley W. you will find amazing wildlife paintings done in oils and pastels.

Cecile Derkatch was born, raised and educated in Alberta. Edmonton and Sherwood Park were her home for many years until 2007, when she retired to the Okanagan. Derkatch developed a passion for art at an early age and was encouraged by her family and teachers to pursue her artistic talents.

Dianne Postman is a mainly self-taught artist, although she has taken numerous workshops from many notable artists over the years.

Postman began her artistic journey painting in oils, but soon acrylics became her favourite medium, coinciding with a focus in painting mainly landscapes, however, she also explores

Badlands, Tales of the Past by Dianne Postman

Arlene Currie Plumpton

different mediums such as watercolor, ink, charcoal and pastel and possesses a myriad of styles and approaches. For this exhibition, Postman used acrylics to paint a colorful series of landscapes featuring the prairies and badlands, combining geometric shapes with realism.

Arlene Currie Plumpton is drawn to images that push visual boundaries. Plumpton brings her visual stories to life using vibrant, complementary colours, diverse, often edgy, subject matter and quirky compositions (usually gath-

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ered with her camera). Plumpton’s recent work with oils or full-body acrylics (using medium to soften edges, adding layers of glaze) is always on stretched canvas.

Postman praises Plumpton as “a master at painting dogs in oils and acrylics as well as flowers and landscapes.”

The exhibition featuring these five artists runs until Feb. 7 at the Peachland Art Gallery, which is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Better position your team and business for success

Engage your customers in a more meaningful way, strategize new approaches to serving your clients and position your business for long-term success. All these benefits flow to those who participate in the Building Resilience to Thrive program, offered in partnership with the BC Chamber of Commerce.

Invest in your employees by signing them up for this hourlong session once a week for six weeks. Peachland Chamber members pay $35; the fee for non-members is $70. This course has a $700 value! The final cohort begins on Feb. 24, 2021. Register now at peachlandchamber.com.

Recover and grow with student talent

Access the Talent Forward Program Talent Forward connects businesses with student talent to help enterprises recover and build for the future. This program is funded by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training, and Skills and powered by the BC Chamber of Commerce network and ACE-WIL. Find out how to connect with the best and brightest student talent to support your business needs. The cost-free Talent Forward program provides: • Free One-to-One Consulting: Talk to a BC Chamber advisor about finding student talent that would best fit your business needs (contact Kristin at kvandegriend@bcchamber.org); • “Connect to Student Talent” Webinars: Learn about how student talent can help your business innovate, save costs, and increase capacity, as well as understand funding available by watching our on-demand webinars; and • Resources: Gain information on funding, hiring, onboarding, and managing student talent. This program is a benefit for BC Chamber members and is free to access for businesses in B.C. To view webinars/resources and find out more, visit bcchamber.org/talent-forward/ to connect with Talent Forward today.

Here’s what you told us: COVID Impact Survey – BC Chamber

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Thank you for participating in the most recent edition of our COVID-19 Impact Survey. This summary report provides the key findings from the fifth survey taken by 615 business leaders from Dec. 3 - 18, 2020. Here’s what you told us: • 73 per cent reported using at least one form of government support program (up from 65 per cent in July); • 72 per cent of businesses reported decreased sales volumes; • 35 per cent have laid off employees in the past month, and • Increased operating costs reported by 51 per cent (a higher proportion than previous surveys), likely due to costs associated with new restrictions.

Many B.C. businesses are still feeling a strain because of the pandemic, and other governments will be needed going into 2021 to help get business on the road to recovery.

BC Recovery Grants

Does your small or medium-sized business need funds to help recover, adapt or grow during the COVID-19 pandemic?

BC Recovery Grants provide eligible businesses up to $30,000 and up to $45,000 for qualified tourism-related companies.

The grant can help pay expenses like installing new safety measures, adding e-commerce, and purchasing new equipment.

Grants are limited, so apply now: gov.bc.ca/businessrecoverygrant

Manage a healthy and safe workplace with COVID-19 information and resources

Are you up to date with WorkSafeBC guidelines/requirements? WorkSafeBC is actively monitoring and adjusting to the COVID-19 pandemic to determine how they can best support workers, providers, and employers around the province.

It is essential to stay up to date on safety protocols as we navigate through the second wave. Up-to-date information can be accessed on the WorkSafeBC website at worksafebc.com/en/ about-us/covid-19-updates

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Praying for our world wishing all safety from the virus and hope for the future.

Peachland United Church

Len retired in 2009 after proudly serving with the Vancouver Police Department for 28 years.

He loved his family with every fibre of his being, a better family man there will never be. He will be deeply missed and forever loved.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Central Okanagan Search and Rescue.

In Memory Of

PEACHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH

4421 4th Street “Let Us Worship Together”

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Worship links and resources:

• The Diocese of Kootenay: www.kootenayanglican.ca

Online Worship at:

• St. Michael’s, Kelowna: www.ccsmaa.ca

Pastor: Ian McLean

Watch the service from the videos tab right underneath the picture of the church.

“For I know the plans I have for you ... to give you a future and a hope.”

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Len Nuttall

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Len Nuttall passed away suddenly while snowshoeing. Survived by his loving wife Jacqui, three daughters Alina (Rod), Theresa (Wade), Lisa, his grandson Caeden, two sisters; Brenda (Al), Debbie (Ken), brother-in-law Jim (Rhonda) and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Chris passed away at Smith Creek LongTerm Care Home. He is predeceased by his parents, Anne and Jack Hildebrand. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Hildebrand, brother Edward and sister Diana Michel. He is also survived by children, Johnny, Cheryle Anne and Terry Hildebrand, stepdaughter Denise Robillard and grandchildren Dustin, Jenna, Blake, Brendon, Lee, Ashley, Oiom and Jesse Robillard and great grandchildren Chase, Hans, Kamea and Bjorn Oiom.

Chris worked as a welder pipefitter with Local 170 in Delta, B.C. He also did a lot of volunteer work in Peachland, B.C. Chris and Shirley travelled, skied and enjoyed life together.

Thank you for all the calls and loads of flowers we received, plus all the empathy and kindness. Condolences may be sent to childe171@gmail.com.

A celebration of life will be held in the future.

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PUZZLES

This week’s Crossword, Sudoku & Word Search

CLUES ACROSS 1. Adequate yearly progress (abbr.)

4. Silicon Valley’s specialty 8. Gather a harvest 10. Famed mathematician 11. No (slang) 12. Students use one 13. Type of molecule 15. Play make-believe 16. Large barrel-like containers 17. Touching 18. Treats allergies 21. Calendar month 22. Single 23. Cease to live 24. Brew 25. What ghosts say 26. Geological time 27. Focus 34. Discomfort 35. A citizen of Iran

36. Trip 37. Imitate 38. Makes happy 39. Double-reed instrument 40. Body parts 41. Transgressions 42. One-time emperor of Russia 43. Time zone

14. __ kosh, near Lake Winnebago 15. Popular veggie 17. Supervises interstate commerce 19. Foolish behaviors 20. Witness 23. Gives 24. Expression of creative skill 25. A way to prop up CLUES DOWN 26. Midway between north1. Used in treating bruises east and east 2. One who cultivates a small 27. Winter melon estate 28. Supernatural power 3. One who supports the 29. Target Pope 30. Threes 4. Annuity 31. A type of poetic verse 5. Geological period 32. They make some people 6. Grab onto tightly cry 7. Kept 33. Kindest 9. Chinese city 34. Forman and Ventimiglia 10. The most direct route are two 12. Type of tooth 36. A way to liquefy

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The Peachland branch of the Royal Canadian Legion received $11,919.22 from the Federal Funding Programme for Legion Branches. “We are extremely grateful for the support we have received. This will help our branch to weather the pandemic longer and continue to support our veterans and our community,” said branch president Jean Saul.

Legions play an important role in the communities they serve, stated MP Dan Albas. “I would like to thank branch president Jean Saul and her team for the excellent work they do,” said Albas. During the 2020 annual poppy campaign the branch raised $6,824.64. Saul says she’s grateful to the community for this phenomenal total given they couldn’t do what they wanted to do to honour Remembrance Day.

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The Peachland Wellness Centre’s president Kym Martin and executive coordinator Christina MacMaster were pleased to accept a $1,000 donation from Henk Ruevekamp and Susan Haglund (shown left to right). The donation will allow the wellness centre to host an Easter Dinner on April 4.

HeARTS Festival goes mostly virtual this year PAULA MCLAUGHLIN

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL The Peachland Community Arts Council is pleased to present our annual HeARTS festival again this year, from Feb. 8 - 13. Due to restrictions, the location will be limited to the visitor centre, with most activities done online at peachlandarts.ca.

The theme of this year’s festival is “Art is Love” to remind us that the creative instincts we all have, come from a place of joy within.

In the ancient Chinese book of philosophy called the “I Ching,” there are symbols to represent every human emotion and condition, including chaos. Under this word and symbol is written, “Where brilliant dreams are born.”

Before the beginning of great brilliance, there must be chaos. The state of chaos represents a problem that must be solved, as it is very uncomfortable and troubling to remain in chaos. From Einstein to Bill Gates, famous problem-solvers have described their creative process in almost identical steps from having the problem, to searching for a solution/ method/formula/theory to reaching that eureka moment when they know what to do.

We all find ourselves in this state of chaos from time to time, and if we go through these steps, we can achieve a solution.

There are creative minds all throughout our community.

The chaos known as COVID

has severely limited our social connections. We can’t exchange hugs, but we are requesting your form of art to express yourself - whether that means love, hope, joy or longing. Whether you are interested in visual art, photography, fabrics, literature, gardening or crafts, we would like to see some solutions. We have planned a whole week of possibilities for you to get involved. All ages are invited to contribute to and attend these virtual displays.

This year’s festival will include drawing and painting, photography, fabric art, poetry, garden design, and a quiz on the history of Peachland.

We will have a display in the visitor centre, an online gallery on the Peachland Community Arts Council’s website, and draws for prizes in each category for adults as well as kids under 12.

Instructions are simple: Share your response to the chaos of COVID, through your own version of art.

Here are the choices - you might choose one or all of them: • Decorate a paper cutout heart as a valentine or message to be displayed in the visitor centre. Paper hearts are available for pick up at the library, visitor centre, Southern Ridge Trading Company (5878 Beach Ave) and Peachland Elementary School. Drop off your completed work at the visitor centre; • Paint a picture of your choosing, sew a fabric piece of art, photograph an image

that represents your response or construct a heart tree with your own unique choice of materials and submit your work to pcacwebmaster1@gmail.com; • Try your hand at poetry and bring it to the Peachland library to be included on a display board; or • Take our quiz about the history of Peachland, available at peachlandarts.ca, walk the lakefront where you will find all of the answers on plaques and markers along your walk, then submit your entry at the visitor centre.

All entries are due by Feb.

7. Each entry is eligible for a prize. Prizes include gift certificates for three of our great local restaurants, our local arts supply store, Southern Ridge Trading Company, as well as Dogwood Nursery in West Kelowna. There will also be a draw for prizes for kids under 12 in each category.

When you are ready to submit your art, photo, poem, heart, or quiz, be sure to add your name, and your age if 12 or under. There will be a draw for prizes each day from Feb. 9 - 13. Winners will be announced at peachlandarts.ca.

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