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The Peachland Riding Club wrapped up the competition season this past weekend with Gymkhana events on Saturday and Sunday. All riders have earned season points working towards year-end Champion Highpoint titles. The winners from Sunday’s final event are as follows (shown from left to right): club president Kevin Froese, senior highpoint Angelica Moline, junior highpoint Cassie Moline, peewee highpont Ava Jackson, lead line highpoint Lacy Isnardy, peewee reserve highpont Molly Sanderson, junior reserve highpoint Riley Eide, youth highpoint Brooke McGee, youth reserve highpoint Lauren McGee, senior reserve highpoint Kyli Haughland, and vice president Jen Sanderson.

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United States to reopen land border for Canada next month NEHA CHOLLANGI After nearly two long years of closure, the US will finally open its land borders with Canada and Mexico next month to fully vaccinated travellers, Brian Higgins, New York Rep.,

announced on Tuesday in a statement about the border reopening.

“At long last, there is action by the United States to open the doors and welcome back our Canadian neighbours,” Higgins said.

While Canada opened its

land border to the US back on Aug. 9, the US took some more time to reopen their side for Canadians.

According to White House officials, travellers will need to have both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to enter the country, and will need to

provide proof for vaccination.

However, they will not need to show a negative COVID-19 test result as required by air travel into the US. The details and requirements are still being ironed out at the moment, while Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Free-

land advised Canadians to be mindful of this while making travel plans to the US. “I think it’s really important for Canadians to listen closely to the advice from PHAC, from Canadian medical authorities and to just be careful.

We have almost, almost, gotten past COVID. We have high national vaccination rates,” Freeland said.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that it will accept travellers who have been immunized with vaccines authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or the World Health Organization. This includes AstraZeneca, COVIshield, Sinovac and Sinopharm, Pfizer-BioNtech, Moderna, and

Johnson & Johnson.

Officials are still considering whether or not to allow travellers with mixed vaccines.

Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer, said officials are working hard to get other countries to recognize the vaccinated status of Canadians with mixed-dose vaccines. “(U.S. officials) are still working everything through at their end, so we are waiting anxiously to see what — what they will be doing at their end,” Tam said.

Currently, over 82.42 per cent of Canadians aged 12 and over have been fully vaccinated with both doses while 88.23 per cent have had at least one dose.

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New director of finance Garry Filafilo Policing costs to increase

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Peachland’s new director of finance, Garry Filafilo.

JOANNE LAYH Peachland’s new director of finance Garry Filafilo Filafilo Is a chartered professional accountant with over 25 years in accounting experience.

Most of his public practice service was in audit though in the last ten years Filafilo has been working in local government, most recently at the Glenmore Ellison Improvement District, a water provider in Kelowna.

“This is a better opportunity for me to apply my skills. I grew up in a

small town and I like the idea of being able to make more of an impact,” Folafilo told the View. “In a smaller town you can see things happen sooner and results of your actions are visible.”

Originally from Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, it was the weather and new opportunities that brought Filafilo to the Okanagan.

He sold his automotive business and moved here before returning to school to become a chartered accountant.

The new CFO says he’s starting to settle in and is grateful that former directors of finance Doug Pryde

Fatality on Drought Hill Impairment, no seatbelt, distraction factors JOANNE LAYH A single-vehicle single-occupant accident on Drought Hill ended in fatality for an Okanagan man in his forties last Friday night.

The man was driving a full-size pick-up truck that appeared to be travelling southbound before it left the highway, Peachland fire chief Dennis Craig told the View.

The accident happened at approximately 7 p.m.

Craig said the highway was closed for a number of hours while RCMP conducted their investigation.

In addition to Peachland Fire and Rescue and local police, BC Highway Patrol from Kelowna and emergency services also responded to the fatal collision.

“At this time, it appears driver impairment, failure to wear seatbelt and using an electronic device while driving were contributing factors to this crash,” said BC Highway Patrol Cpl. / Cap. Mike Halskov.

BC Highway Patrol reminds motorists to always drive sober, wear seatbelts, obey speed limits and drive distraction-free every time you get behind the wheel.

and Lyle Smith have made themselves available if he has questions.

Smith was in the role for just over a year after Pryde retired following a 22-year

career with the municipality.

“We’ve got a great team.

The people here are awesome,” said Filafilo. “They work hard for the community and do the best they can with what resources are here.”

Filafilo worked for the City of Kelowna for eight years, where he worked with Peachland’s new chief administrative officer Joe Creron.

“It’s all about the community and not about him,” Filafilo said of Creron. “He just inspires people to do great work.

I would call him a mentor of some sort. I’ve tried to follow what he’s done, how he’s made me feel, and I try to do that with the staff.”

Filafilo says he looks forward to exploring different processes to improve efficiency at the municipality.

JOANNE LAYH

At the last regular council meeting West Kelowna RCMP Staff Sgt. Duncan Dixon offered an update to Peachland council and brought both good news and bad news with him.

On the upside, he said Peachland’s crime rate is very low.

“Property offences have gone up very slightly. I think that may relate to some small offenders but also some ideas that people are now out and about and at their businesses and not protecting their homes as often as they would have been. Otherwise, Peachland continues to be great, for lack of a better word, with relation to crime. Your crime rate for Peachland is very low,” said Sgt. Dixon. “In the central Okanagan you have very rare places that are any lower than here, and definitely you’re much lower than the other areas that I look after.”

Dixon said they have an up and running community safety unit of three regular members that have been very effective.

“They’ve done work on prolific offenders, property offenders in particular in our area, which has effectively put most of them in jail, which is nice,” said Dixon.

But he also said the town’s policing costs are going to increase.

“It’s good for me and not so good for your budget,” said Dixon. “RCMP went and they finalized their agreement with our new collective bargaining agent NPF, which resulted in a fairly substantial increase in wages that will obviously impact your bottom line ledger for police officers times four.”

It was not specified what the increase would be, but director of finance Garry Filafilo later told the View that the municipality anticipated the increase and has been contributing to reserves.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT To consider a proposed amendment to Council Procedure Bylaw No. 2063, 2013 Notice is hereby given pursuant to sections 124(3) and 94 of the Community Charter, that it is the intent of the District of Peachland Council to consider an amendment to Council Procedure Bylaw No. 2063, 2013 at the October 26th, 2021 Regular Council Meeting, which will be held at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 4450 6th Street, Peachland.

The purpose of the amendments is to align with new provincial legislation allowing electronic Council and Committee meetings. The amendments expand existing electronic meeting provisions and introduce new provisions to align with the Community Charter. The following items are addressed in the amendments: •

Special Council Electronic Meetings, Regular Council Electronic Meetings and Committee Electronic Meetings with Mayor authorization or during a state of emergency;

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Electronic participation for members to attend;

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Notice requirements for electronic meetings, including a location where the public can watch proceedings;

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Electronic Committee Meetings; and

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Notice requirements for Committee Meetings.

The proposed Amending Bylaw No. 2331 is available for viewing from October 13th – October 26th, 2021: •

at the District Office at 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. on regular business days (Monday to Friday except for statutory holidays) between normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.; and

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The District’s website at www.peachland.ca

For more information contact Director of Corporate Services, Jennifer Sawatzky at 250-767-2647

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Peachland Rotary marks World Polio Day Rotary recognizes October as Polio Month.

Polio has killed and maimed literally millions of children worldwide since it became a pandemic in the early years of the last century.

Rotary was the first to have the vision of a polio-free world. In 1979 the first oral polio vaccine was administered to a child in the Philippines by the Rotary International president.

Since 1985 Rotary has battled polio in partnership with the World Health Organization, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, UNICEF and the US Centre for Disease Control.

Today, the worldwide infrastructure developed to combat polio is being used to structure the response to COVID–19, helping to establish the essential infrastructure and logistical services to combat the spread of this latest pandemic in every country in the world.

Sadly, polio still exists because of fears of being vaccinated, uncertainty about the motives of health workers and governments and the political struggles which, in one way or another, affect us all.

The polio programme offers its tools, workforce and extensive surveillance system to support countries as they respond to the COVID pandemic. Polio workers are assisting in the fight against COVID-19 by coordinating outbreak response, educating communities, investigating cases, training health workers and tracing contacts.

The global polio laboratory network tests for both polio and COVID-19. Call centres in Pakistan receive polio and COVID-19 calls, community mobilizers provide education about polio and COVID-19 prevention. Logistics officers for polio vaccine facilitate distribution of personal protection equipment.

Rotary is not just involved in the eradication of polio but is also playing a major role in the fight against COVID-19.

Like COVID-19, there is no cure for polio. It can only be prevented. The world is 99.9 per cent polio free. Rotary is totally committed to fighting for the day when polio no longer exists.

We are so close!

Currently, it costs three dollars to immunize a child against polio.

Members of the Rotary Club of Peachland will join thousands of Rotarians throughout the world to mark World Polio Day on Sunday, October 24. Each year our club has walked with our bright white, yellow and red placards emblazoned “END POLIO NOW”, along Hwy 97 in front of the IGA mall, braving cold early morning temperatures to bring awareness that polio still exists. On Oct. 21 a special guest speaker shared her story with club members of her life after suffering the ill effects of polio as a youngster.

Once again, Rotarians will be making their personal donations to the fight against polio.

If you would like to join them by making a donation you may do so by making your cheque payable to the Rotary Club of Peachland, Box 1185, Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X0.

Please mark your cheque “End Polio Campaign”.

A tax receipt will be issued by The Rotary Foundation.

Peggy Southin, Rotary Club of Peachland

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Council ponders extending restaurant patio licences for winter JOANNE LAYH A couple of Peachland’s downtown restaurants might be offering outdoor patio dining this winter, if council decides to extend their licences.

The subject was introduced by Coun. Patrick Van Minsel, who said there is some local demand for it.

“People who have patios outside, Cibo & Vines and the Edgewater, would like to keep them for winter and were wondering if there is a possibility to do that. So I’m just bringing attention to this and maybe one of the staff members can get in contact with them and see if we can work something out,” said Van Minsel.

“I think we could facilitate that. I don’t see a problem with that,” said chief administrative officer Joe Creron. “I know snow removal might be a bit of an issue. We’ve just got to be a little careful, but I don’t think that’s a problem at all.”

“I know snow removal has been an issue in the past. What about safety?” asked Mayor Cindy Fortin.

Director of operations Shawn Grundy said snow removal is the main concern.

“It’s like anything, we could make it happen, it just makes things that much more difficult,” said Grundy.

“It would be helpful to them especially now that some are struggling during COVID. If they could keep them up as long as it’s okay and it’s not going to be dangerous,” said Fortin.

Van Minsel said he spoke to both owners and they’re more than happy to do that section of snow removal themselves. Having the patios open in winter would allow them to have more patrons and maybe more money, he said.

Coun. Terry Condon said staff should consider risk management.

“Trying to make a decision now is the wrong thing to do. I think our staff need to take a couple weeks and look at the potential that this presents to the town,” said Condon.

The planning department was asked to bring a report to council at their next meeting on Oct. 26.

The current season for patios ends Oct. 31.

FOR SENIORS Safe ways for seniors to volunteer Charitable organizations rely on the efforts of volunteers to meet their missions every day. People of all ages can volunteer, and a great number of volunteers are seniors.

A 2016 survey from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found that nearly one-quarter of American volunteers are age 65 and over. That was never more apparent than during the COVID-19 pandemic, when many nonprofit organizations were suddenly forced to confront a volunteer shortage due to the adoption of social distancing guidelines that were designed to keep vulnerable populations, such as seniors, as safe as possible. One study from Fidelity Charitable found that two out of three volunteers decreased or stopped contributing time during the pandemic.

The rollout of various COVID-19 vaccines has allowed vaccinated individuals to return to a certain degree of pre-pandemic normalcy. However, the threat posed by strains of the virus like the Delta variant has made some seniors apprehensive about returning to volunteering. Though each individual should consider various factors before returning to volunteering during the pandemic, the following are some options seniors can consider as they aim to safely pitch in once again.

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with the people they help and work alongside is what drives many volunteers to lend a helping hand. That’s especially so for seniors whose children have grown up and moved out. In person interactions may be too risky during the pandemic, but seniors can still volunteer via contactless opportunities. For example, in lieu of delivering meals by hand, seniors who work with organizations such as Meals on Wheels can deliver prepackaged meals outside recipients’ residences.

• Pitch in with fundraising. A report from Giving USA released in 2021 revealed that Americans gave more to charity in 2020 than in 2019. That increase came in spite of an economic downturn that saw millions of people lose their jobs or take pay cuts as companies scrambled to deal with lost revenue related to the pandemic. Though giving might have increased in 2020, many nonprofit organizations, including local community theatres, likely suffered due to cancellations and audience restrictions. As a result, many local nonprofit organizations are in need of financial support. Seniors who want to pitch in but stay safe can volunteer to help local organizations raise funds. Seniors can participate in fundraising efforts from the comforts of their own homes.

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Seniors concerned for their safety can still lend a hand by volunteering with their favourite nonprofit organizations.

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SMALL BUSINESS WEEK PATRICK VAN MINSEL

PEACHLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GENERAL MANAGER

Small Business Week

Small business week is October 18-24, and in a year of hardships, small businesses in Peachland deserve to be recognized and praised for keeping us safe and open throughout the pandemic. We encourage all community members, businesses, neighbours, and visitors to join us and celebrate small businesses across the province–it’s with their help that we can drive our economy forward during the pandemic and

beyond.

Raise awareness of small businesses’ role in our economic development and share the love of your favourite local businesses.

Over 99 per cent of B.C. businesses are small to medium-sized, and we hope you’re very proud to be one of them!

We care about small businesses and the people who own them, and we are committed to ensuring their viability and success.

Small Business Week is important because it recognizes the contributions and achievements of business owners and entrepreneurs who are crucial to the growth of our economy.

Since 2012 the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission, along with 13 partner organizations from Peachland, Lake Country, Kelowna, Westbank First Nation, and West Kelowna, has embarked on a Small Business Walk to capture the pulse of businesses throughout the region, connect busi-

ness support agencies to the business community, communicate industry intelligence to multiple civic and business stakeholders and identify opportunities for the COEDC and partners to support local businesses.

Business Walk

This year the Peachland Chamber and the District of Peachland opted out of a business walk after feedback from our businesses about COVID-19 safety and is offering an online survey (open Oct 19-31, 2021).

Instead, we encourage local businesses to visit our website peachlandchamber. com and fill out the survey.

It will only take a few minutes.

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We are looking for young entrepreneurs or aspiring entrepreneurs between 16 to 26 years young to join our newly formed Peachland Chamber Youth Division.

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to be prepared, engaged, and contributing members of the Peachland community. The goal is to create strong young leaders and help young entrepreneurs.

As the Peachland Chamber, we are committed to providing you with leadership skills, mentorship, guidance, and training opportunities.

Our goal is to make all our youth programs free and accessible to all youth.

For example, we want to offer quarterly Service Spotlight training to equip youth with essential frontline skills, create inspiring events, such as a panel of young business leaders, and learn basic finance 101 skills.

We have lofty goals, and we are seeking partners and sponsors. We have raised about 10 per cent of our target ($10,000), which means some programming will start in 2021 or early 2022.

There are many different ways you can help.

If you would like to be a Peachland Youth Chamber Champion and help make our programming possible, don’t hesitate to get in touch with me at peachlandchamber@gmail.com.

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Accelerate Okanagan is a not-for-profit business accelerator that gives entrepreneurs the mentorship, connections, and community they need to build technology-driven ventures. They believe a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem has the power to inspire innovation and transform communities. At Accelerate Okanagan, they work with everyone from well-established companies to students and aspiring entrepreneurs. Their programs are designed to meet

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Okanagan Folk School is a B.C. Non-Profit Society, unique for its dedication to teaching the Okanagan region’s arts, crafts, and cultural heritage. Made up of local artisans, craftspeople, and volunteers, they offer non-competitive education focusing on the student.

Their mission is to create a strong community in Peachland dedicated to the joy of teaching, learning, and enriching the lives of our local citizens as well as folks from around the world.

This will have Peachland become a significant yearround centre of learning in Western Canada. This mission also includes holding community events and seasonal celebrations, and activities for children and families.

If you would like to be informed of the Okanagan Folk School’s development, become a member, become an instructor, become a community host, or offer a donation to build the OKFS, please contact Murray at 604 786 9908.

Thank you for your ongoing passion for supporting and shop locally and keep our business community strong.

Stay safe, Patrick Van Minsel

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It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Bonnie, beloved wife and partner of Arnie Young for 44 years. She passed away peacefully at ‘Moog & Friends Hospice House’ in Penticton, B.C. Bonnie was 73.

Bonnie was born in Russell, Manitoba and grew up on the family farm in Inglis, Manitoba.

Bonnie was a fierce learner, a Psychologist who backed every ounce of intellect with compassion! Directly after high school, she completed a Bachelor of Arts at Brandon University. She studied at University of Manitoba and received her Certificate in Education in 1974.

Always up for a challenge, after receiving her degrees in education, Bonnie joined CUSO and taught in Tanzania for three years. When she returned to Canada, Bonnie secured a job as the school counsellor at Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute in The Pas, Manitoba. It was in this small town that Bonnie met her future husband. Bonnie and Arnie (affectionately known together as ‘Barnie’) connected through curling and the love of dance! They were married in Russell, Manitoba on July 23,1977. This began their 44 year journey of deep devotion to and respect for each other.

Bonnie’s thirst for knowledge continued. She was inducted into membership in the Alberta Teachers’ Association in 1978, completed a Bachelor of Education in 1980, Masters of Education in 1985.

In 1987, after completing all requirements of the Psychology Profession Art of the Province of Alberta, Bonnie received her Certificate of Registration as a Chartered Psychologist. She took her responsibility as a Psychologist seriously and helped countless people professionally and personally with every ounce of her being.

Bonnie and Arnie retired to Peachland in 2010. In retirement, Bonnie volunteered at ‘Now Canada Society’ in Kelowna where she provided counselling to women who experienced addictions, abuse, sexual exploitation and mental health challenges. She also volunteered at the Parrot Island Sanctuary in Peachland, B.C. Bonnie is survived by husband Arnold Young, brother Rick Keay, stepdaughters Kim Young, Shelley Young (Eric Welty), Kelly Scott (David Scott), Grandchildren Courtenay Mayes,David Mayes (Krista), Daniel, Brenden & Carter Scott, David Mayes (Krista), niece Britni Keay (Justin), nephew Reese Keay (Jessica), Great nephew Kade Keay, Great granddaughter Macie Grace Mayes.

Bonnie was predeceased by her parents Bill and Alice Keay of the Keay farm in Inglis, Manitoba.

We could never overstate our love and respect for Bonnie and we would give anything to share another moment with her. When we lose someone we love, we must learn, not to live without them; but, to Live with the Love they left behind.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Please consider honouring Bonnie’s legacy by donating to Now Canada Society [Kelowna], Doctors Without Borders, Operation Smile, Parrot Island Sanctuary or ‘Moog & Friends Hospice House’.

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Group of friends take on 10 per cent challenge Local musician a top ten songwriting finalist

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Earlier this week a group of friends embarked on a six-month journey to a healthy lifestyle and are inviting the community to join them.

“A bunch of friends came together and said, ‘You know what? We’re getting overweight. We need to do something, so why don’t we do it together and also involve Peachland in it so everybody can join us in this quest,’” Patrick Van Minsel told the View.

Greg Sewell, Patrick Van Minsel, Murray Wood, Dave Collins and Shayn Moritz (shown left to right) have each pledged to

lose 10 per cent of their weight over the next six months.

The group had their first weigh in on Monday and will meet up again each month to give each other encouragement and check in on their progress.

“We’re just going back to eating healthy and moving more,” said Van Minsel.

If anyone in the public is interested in joining, they’re invited to reach out to any member of the group after they’ve received approval from their physician.

“By doing this together, we support each other,” said Van Minsel.

peachland legion Executive Elections Peachland Legion #69 will hold executive elections from 11 am - 3 pm on Monday, Nov. 29. Nominations are open until Nov. 22. Nomination forms are available at the Legion.

Invitation to Veterans Veterans are invited to the Remembrance Day service at the Peachland Cenotaph at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 11. Seating will be available if required. The Legion will open at 11 am followed by music by Matt Duffus from 2 pm - 4 pm.

Invitation to Local Charitable Organizations & Call for Volunteers Local Charitable Organizations are invited to submit applications for funding from gaming profits and are encouraged to volunteer at Meat Draws Thursdays and Saturdays from 3 pm - 5 pm.

Live Music Just Thirsty Oct 30 6 PM - 9 PM Matt Duffus Nov 11 2 pm - 4:30 pm 4407 2nd street / 250-767-9404

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Papa Thom holds the “Finalist” Certificate he received from the World Songwriting Awards.

JOANNE LAYH A song by Peachland’s own Papa Thom (aka Keith Thom) was recently recognized as a Top 10 Finalist in the World Songwriting Awards.

In the most recent in the quarterly competition Thom’s song placed in the top ten out of hundreds of submissions from around the world.

Thom took inspiration for the song, “Invisible,” from a homeless girl he met years ago on one of his Shepherd’s Pie Tours.

On the Shepherd’s Pie Tours Thom would drive across the country playing music, giving away guitars and cooking dinners at youth centres and other support agencies.

“The song means a lot to me,” Thom told the View. “The little girl who inspired it I met her on the streets in 2009. For some reason this kid avoided me like the plague until I talked to her case worker and found out she’d been physically, sexually and mentally abused by a biological father starting at age three and through three subsequent stepfathers. At age twelve, she thought ‘screw this, I’m going to go out on the streets. I’m not safe,’” recalled Thom.

Through music, Thom formed a mean-

ingful connection with the girl, and followed her progress in life until she was nearly finished college.

“The funny thing is, I asked permission to tell her story and to be honest I’ve actually forgotten her real name because she didn’t like it,” said Thom.

The girl only asked that when he tell the story she be called Sarah, so that’s how he remembers her.

Thom said receiving recognition for the song wasn’t something he thought he needed until he got it and thought, “man, this is kind of nice and it was really nice because it was that song.”

Why this song got to where it did is because of the content of the song, said Thom.

“It’s me, a somewhat entitled person, saying I can’t image waking up in the morning and not knowing where my first meal is coming from. I think the average person would hear that and go, ‘neither could I.’ I think it’s the content of the song, the inspiration of the song that got it to top ten.”

Audiences interested in a chance to hear the song performed live can visit papathom.com to find his upcoming gigs.

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