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THE WEEK OF AUGUST 28, 2026

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A CENTURY OF SERVICE

Peachland Legion celebrates with weekend of music at Cousins Park By Jeff McDonald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

elping veterans and the Peachland community for a century. That’s the milestone the Peachland Legion will reach on November 11. But the venerable organization isn’t waiting for Remembrance Day to start the party. They’re kicking things off with Music in the Park, a weekend fundraiser of music, food and fun at Cousins Park on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6. The Saturday concert will feature the well-known Elton John tribute act called Classic Elton, which has appeared across North America. The performer is Andrew Johns along with his nine-piece band The Jets. Accompanying vocals will be provided by 20

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members of the Naramata Community Choir for part of the show. The concert runs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Sunday concert offers three local and much-loved bands: The Partimers from noon to 2 p.m., 13 Broken Bones from 2:30 to 4:30, before Alfie Galpin and The AllStars take the stage from 5 to 7 p.m. Some of the money raised will go toward repairs and upgrades to the Peachland Legion building in downtown Peachland, said

Peachland Legion president Don Paige. Those will include a centre where volunteers can help Peachland veterans and seniors access online information. “We’re working on getting a communication center set up in the Legion where we can help veterans and some of our seniors with taxes and dealing with Veterans Affairs Canada because a lot of our seniors are not, as we say, computer savvy,” said Paige. Other improvements to hap-

pen later this year and next year include senior tables for people in wheelchairs, better emergency exits and improvements to the access ramp for people with mobility aids to more safely enter and exit the building, he said. Paige himself is a veteran who served for 26 years in some challenging conflicts, including Rwanda and Somalia. He said the Peachland Legion has long been an important community gathering place, including on Remembrance Day and the veteran days and dinners they host. Other community groups also use the space free of charge. “With the Peachland Wellness Centre and with various clubs, we don’t charge rent for our Legion,” he said. “We let people come in and use it so that they can celebrate different parties or different events.” Some years ago, the Royal Canadian Legion’s financial struggles were national news, but Paige said the problems that emerged back then were related to a declining membership, which the organization is moving to fix. SEE 100 YEARS PAGE 7

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PEACHLAND CLIMATE ACTION PLAN

Focus area 9 part 2:

Wildlife Habitat & Ecosystems By Judy Wyper RECOMMENDED RESIDENT ACTIONS R9.1 Protect wildlife habitat and ecosystems that exist on your property: • remove invasive plant species using Okanagan Invasive Species Online as a resource • keep domestic cats indoors, in a catio, or on a leash • remove rodenticides (bait boxes, blocks, pellets, gels) to prevent secondary poisoning to wildlife or domestic animals • seek guidance from WildSafeBC to minimise negative impacts on wildlife • treat windows with coatings or stickers to reduce bird strikes • remove attractants such as seeds, fruits, and pet foods • use eco-friendly alternatives to driveway salts or ice melt (sand, wood ash, used coffee grounds, beet juice) • reduce the use of pesticides in favour of natural alternatives • keep garbage secured until the morning of pick-up; food scraps can be frozen to prevent from smelling • use double-fencing or other secure barriers to prevent contact between domestic animals (poultry, sheep, goats) and wildlife • protect ponds or seasonal wetlands from cattle or ATV use R9.2 Enhance the wildlife habitat and ecosystems on your property: • allow leaf and organic matter from trees and vegetation to remain, unless it presents a fire hazard or acts as a wildlife attractant (fallen fruit) • reduce or remove lawn, and/or plant trees and vegetation that are indigenous or non-invasive and require little watering • plant vegetation that supports

Peachland’s bat population and other pollinators • retain dark corridors and use motion sensors for outdoor lighting, keeping lights directed downward and using amber, red, or yellow lights where possible instead of white or blue • leave standing dead trees intact or cut high to provide valuable habitat for a variety of wildlife R9.3 Protect wildlife habitat and ecosystems in daily life and recreational activities: • ensure proper disposal of all household garbage, yard waste, electronics, aerosols, etc. • pack out what you’ve packed in to natural areas, and brush off footwear to prevent spreading seeds from invasive plants • don’t release any domestic species including aquarium fish, turtles, rabbits, etc. into natural areas • keep pets out of creeks between September and March, and avoid moving or disturbing rocks along the banks or within the creek bed • avoid making loud noises (revving motorcycles, honking horns, blowing whistles, screaming, or shouting) close to the maternal bat colony residing in the Historic Schoolhouse between May and October • clean, drain, and dry all boats and flotation devices prior to return from locations with invasive mussel populations R9.4 Report concerns involving wildlife habitat and ecosystems to appropriate bodies, including: • invasive plant or animal species to the Invasive Species Council of BC through https://bcinvasives. ca/take-action/report/ • emergency wildlife concerns or unlawful attended campfires on Crown land to the BC Conservation Officers

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Service at 1-877-952-7277 •w ildfires, illegal campfires, or abandoned campfires that you cannot extinguish to BC Wildfire at 1 800 663-5555 *5555 from a mobile phone • i llegal dumping on Crown land or environmental violations to the BC Conservation Officers Service at https://forms.gov. bc.ca/environment/rapp/ • a bandoned garbage, vehicles, or encampments on Crown land to the Okanagan Forest

Task Force using the OFTF app on Android or iOS. A Climate Action Coordinator who reports to the CAO would promote and monitor a Peachland resiliency plan based on this report. Along with a volunteer Climate Action Task Force, there would be reporting and updating. Judy Wyper is with the Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance and the South Okanagan Chapter of the Council of Canadians.

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PEACHLAND ART GALLERY

Gallery a vibrant space promoting creativity and connection

By Barrie Hewer and Pam Foxall

t has been over 30 years since Pam and I moved here from Vancouver, but Peachland continues to surprise me. A few days ago, Pam dropped into our local art gallery and was astonished by what she saw. The day after we both returned and were amazed and impressed with the quality of the gallery’s current exhibit and the programs they offer our small community. The Peachland Art Gallery is operated by the Peachland Community Arts Council (PCAC). The PCAC was formed in 1997 with the mandate to stimulate, develop and encourage all the arts: visual, performing and literary. The Art Gallery was estab-

lished in 2014 and has become not just a dedicated space for the arts in Peachland but also one of Peachland’s most vibrant cultural spaces, offering exhibitions that celebrate creativity, connection, and the unique artistic spirit of the Okanagan. The Gallery is in the historic Peachland Primary School building that overlooks Swim Bay and provides an intimate and welcoming environment inviting visitors to decompress, explore, and engage deeply with the work of local and regional artists. The current “Artists in Studio” exhibition features local artists and will be closing on August 30th to make room for works by local Banu Tulumen. “The Shape of Freedom: Whispers from the Edge,” starts September 5th. Deborah Livingstone, Past

President of the PCAC, and Vicki Molloy, Exhibition Crew Lead, were able to take some time out from their busy schedule to lead us through the exhibit and introduce us to some of the artists. We enjoyed a thoughtfully curated experience that reflected the gallery’s commitment to showcasing diverse artistic voices. The “Artists in Studio” exhibition features blends of technical skill with emotional resonance that encourages not just to consider the beauty of the artwork but also the stories, perspectives, and lived experiences behind each piece. Vicky Molloy’s careful curatorial approach has ensured that each work is presented with care and intention. The Gallery’s natural light and restored heritage architecture enrich the viewing experience. The warm wood floors, high ceilings, comfortable seating, and quiet atmosphere create a contemplative space where art can be appreciated without distraction. A hallmark of Peachland Art

Photo: Barrie Hewer

Gallery exhibitions and the PCAC programs is their connection to community. Many gallery shows highlight artists from Peachland, the Central Okanagan, or broader British Columbia. Exhibiting artists often draw inspiration from the region’s landscapes, history, and people, making each show feel rooted in place. The PCAC programs and events introduce all family members to the artistic cultural experience. This reinforces the gallery’s role as a cultural hub for local talent and community. The gallery’s volunteer team further strengthens this community connection by offering warm hospitality, knowledgeable insights, and opportunities for conversation. The Peachland Art Gallery is indeed a cherished destination -- one that consistently offers meaningful artistic experiences and a cultural connection in the heart of our community. Learn more about the Peachland Art Gallery and the Peachland Arts Council by visiting peachlandarts.ca.

Deb Livingstone and Vicki Molloy escort Barrie and Pam on their appreciation tour here.

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August 28, 2026 • Page 5

AMUSINGS

LETTER

Started the day off with two eggs for breakfast. They were Cadbury eggs, but whatever. The diet plan said “two eggs” so let’s not get picky. ••• He texted me, “Your adorable.” I responded with, “No, you’re adorable.” Now he thinks I like him when all I did was point out his grammar mistake. ••• Ghosts are terrible liars. You can see right through them.

Dear Editor, We have lived in Peachland for 31 years and have never experienced such high property tax increases as we have in the last two years. For our household, the taxes paid were: in 2024 -- $3358; 2025 -$4106; and soon, 2026 --$4584. In two years our property taxes have gone up by $1226 -- a 36% increase. As low income pensioners we are shocked and threatened by these accelerated tax increases. The Mayor’s Message reads “…with a modest increase of about $80 per year for the average household.” A modest $80 increase? Really? And that is the average, so presumably half the households had less than an $80 increase. If so, I can’t help wondering where these fortunate people live, perhaps in Home Depot sheds? Our recent experience is not that of a modest increase. We used to get our street plowed the same day as the snowfall. Now we wait 3 or 4 days. With a foot of snow the garbage truck puts on quite a show. We pay for water within an inequitable tier system. And presently a small property can flood their yard once a week, but people paying higher taxes have to watch their yard die. In the highlands our septic field has worked perfectly for 31 years. But now we await paying thousands of dollars for a sewer hookup and thousands more to wreck our yard, falling 80 foot fir trees, etc. We don’t want another engineering project to build grand Dubai on the lake. We just want to keep our home. And did you know PM Carney is portending a home equity tax? Apparently, after paying mortgage interest for thirty years, we should now “pay our fair share” by surrendering our home equity. Irritated and Disappointed, Daine Garner

BYLAW ADOPTED

We had our chance to influence outcomes: it’s now a done deal

t its 3:00 p.m. meeting on Tuesday, August 25th council was asked to make what was arguably the most important decision of its entire four year term. In front to council was a deceptively simple staff recommendation: THAT Council adopt District of Peachland Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2466, as amended.

POLICY MATTERS Keith Fielding

In translation, that meant council was being asked to give final approval to the outcome of the so-called “minor” Official Community Plan (OCP) review project, underway for the past two years. That’s the one that sets out: • the policy framework that will determine the future look and

feel of downtown Peachland; • incorporates Provincial government housing mandates; • establishes growth management policies; and • the general policy context for how development applications will be treated in the coming years. The 253 page document reflects various efforts to engage the public in shaping its contents, and multiple exchanges between council and the Urban Systems consultants leading the process. Public engagement is notoriously difficult to achieve in such matters, illustrated for example by only 20 people attending the community centre Open House and no one speaking at the June 23 Public Hearing. However, survey information and feedback at pop-up events was considered reliable and instructive. On its passage through council meetings, including the official first, second, and third readings of the bylaw, various issues of concern were raised: • the height of buildings fronting Beach Avenue, • the absence of a parking study to

support parking policy provisions, • the lack of setbacks for buildings on either side of Waldo Way, • the need to preserve view corridors, • ways to ensure that design guidelines will result in new buildings that reflect Peachland’s historic character and small town charm. So, have we got it right? It is quite possible we will not know the answer until long after shovels hit the ground, new structures emerge in the downtown, and our typically single family home neighborhoods densify and transition to more financially attainable multi-unit buildings. Despite cautions raised by Councillor Ingram and Councillor Brophy regarding the need to protect residential interests affected by possible misalignment of OCP policy and desired zoning, the Bylaw was adopted unanimously. It is a done deal. Keith Fielding is President of the Peachland Community Newspaper Society and editor of Peachland Post. He is also a former Peachland mayor and councillor.

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INCENTIVES

FireSmart your home and get rebates

eachland had a lucrative FireSmart rebate program. It offered up to 50 percent of your costs up to $1000. Before the fires, I took advantage of it. First of all I asked for a free FireSmart home assessment, done by our own fire fighters. They walked around my place with me, took photos, suggested mitigations, and explained the risks they saw. It took two hours. Eventually I got an email of their recommendations and photos. I decided to take advantage of this right away. It was a good deal! I contacted a company to do the work, and we decided the details of the job. I took before photos and sent them to FireSmart@ peach-

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land.ca along with a description of the proposed work, timeframe and estimated cost. I got a quick email back approving the job, saying it would qualify for the rebate. When the work was done, I took photos of the finished result, sent this back with the original work plan, the before and after

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The District of Peachland is now accepting applications for Election Officials (15 positions) to support the 2026 Peachland Election.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to the democratic process and serve your community. ABOUT THE ROLE:

Election Officials help set up the voting location, register voters and distribute ballots. Election Officials also help clean up the voting location (such as removing posters, signage, moving tables and chairs).

APPLICANTS MUST BE: • • • •

18 years of age or older; Able to work a 12-hour day and remain on site at all times; Legally able to work in Canada; As a condition of working any local government election, all election workers are required to make a solemn declaration that they will faithfully and impartially fulfill their duties, and that they are not personally connected with any candidate in the election. • Able to attend a mandatory training session in Peachland on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Rate of Pay for attending the mandatory training session is $75.00 • Available to work the following dates: October 7, 2026 October 14, 2026 October 17, 2026 SUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Jennifer Sawatzky, Chief Election Officer by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2026

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photos, and the receipt for the work. Wes Aigro, our Deputy Fire Chief, approved it, and said the cheque would be in the mail. And voila, I got it! $1000, the maximum, and 50 percent of the cost. The list of eligible FireSmart Activities includes anything on your comprehensive assessment from the home visit, but here are a few examples: • Remove highly flammable coniferous vegetation such as cedars and junipers near your house. • Clean all combustible debris from your roof and gutters. • Prune low tree branches to create a two-meter clearance from the ground. • Clean underneath your deck to remove all combustible material • Install non-combustible three millimeter screens to external vents (except dryer vents). • Clean up brush piles, fallen branches. The branches of six spruce trees were cut up to two metres off the ground they were touching and the debris under the trees removed. I also had a huge spreading juniper cut down. It had grown about 12 feet over to the hedge. All that flammable debris was removed, quite a few loads. If I want to, for next year, I can do some of the work myself, like

removing dead leaves from around the siding. If I keep track of hours spent, I can be reimbursed for my own work. Supplies and labour are set by the province at $32/hour for each activity. Individuals can apply for the rebate once per year. When I had my work approved, the kitty was spent from that Peachland fund for this year. I squeaked in! So, think about the FireSmart program for next year. A limited number of rebates are available. Get the assessment done early, plan what work is best to do, and carry out your plan. You will be saving money while you make your residence safer. Meanwhile, BC Hydro is offering rebates on eligible solar panels, paired battery storage systems, windows, doors, insulation, heat pumps, and water heating. They offer rebates on select ENERGY STAR® certified appliances. Get 50 percent off an eligible EV charging station. If these are things you are planning to do anyhow, it is worthwhile planning the rebates you might access. Judy Wyper is with the Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance and the South Okanagan Chapter of the Council of Canadians.

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ART

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“As time goes by, the Second World War, Korea, those campaigns have now passed. The veterans are now 80 and 90 years old, so the biggest problem that the Legion had was trying to get new membership, from the Afghan war, Somalia, Rwanda, Bosnia,” said Paige. “The younger veterans are not so prone to be part of the Legion until they retire from the military, then they come to the Legion for help managing through Veterans Affairs and dealing with the government on some of the red tape, so that is when they join.” Paige said this year, the Royal Canadian Legion has held a membership campaign where people can join the Legion free for one year. “They have managed to get 300,000 new members across Canada and that has been very good. They’d like to maintain 60 to 70 per cent of those members,” he said. Legion members get

CENTURY OF SERVICE

The legion celebrates 100 years

benefits, like discounted gasoline, through the Venngo app. Ninety-five per cent of the funds raised by Music in the Park will go back into the community via contributions to the Peachland Wellness Centre and the food bank, said Paige. Funds will also go to support Peachland veterans and retired RCMP, he said, and the town has always done a good job supporting them. “I can say this with confidence: we have no homeless veterans, we have no veterans that are going without food. I’m very happy in the Peach-

land area to see that happening. So unlike the bigger centers, where Vancouver and Ottawa deal with homeless veterans on a daily basis, this community has looked after the veterans very well.” As for the Music in the Park weekend itself, Paige said he’s both excited and nervous at what the Legion has taken on in terms of organizing a big public event. “Personally myself, I think it’s going to be fabulous. On the other side of that, being one of the organizers, I have butterflies in my tummy. We have five days of probably 12 to 16 hour days, prepping, getting fence up and getting generators and stages, tents set up. We have to get Cousins Field fenced and get light towers in, security and radios,” he said. “We have a fantastic group of volunteers to pull from right now at the Legion, and people have signed

up to help, cook and clean and it’s going to be a great event. We’re looking for lots of folks to come down and enjoy the venue, enjoy the groups, and hopefully the show will be one of many in the future.” Tickets for the Saturday show Classic Elton are $55 plus tax and can be purchased online at ticketstripe.com/PeachlandLegion-ClassicElton. The Sunday show is free admission. Beer and cider and soft drinks will be available for sale, as will hotdogs and hamburgers. No outside food or drinks will be allowed. Through decades of fundraising through poppy sales, meat draws and 50/50 draws, the Peachland Legion has supported the Kelowna General and Penticton Regional Hospitals, Central Okanagan Search and Rescue, Greata Camp and Agur Lake Camp. They also provide bursaries to qualifying college or university students with family members that served in the military or RCMP. ••

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THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND 2026 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION

NOTICE OF NOMINATION PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of the District of Peachland that nominations will be accepted for the following offices, to be elected for a four (4) year term: MAYOR – ONE (1) COUNCILLOR – SIX (6)

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of Trustee Election Area 2 (School District No. 23), that nominations will be accepted for the following office, to be elected for a four (4) year term: SCHOOL TRUSTEE – ONE (1)

Nominations for the office of Mayor, Councillor or School Trustee will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: By hand, mail or other delivery service: DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND 5806 BEACH AVENUE PEACHLAND, BC V0H 1X7 By fax: 250-767-3433 By email: elections@peachland.ca Nomination packages are available at the District of Peachland Municipal Office during regular office hours (Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) until the close of the nomination period being 4:00 PM September 11, 2026. Persons interested in the office of Mayor or Councillor can also obtain information on the requirements and procedures for making nominations at the District of Peachland website: www.peachland.ca/government/elections

From: 9:00 AM SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 To: 4:00 PM SEPTEMBER 11, 2026 (Excluding statutory holidays and weekends)

Nomination documents are available at the District of Peachland Municipal Office and at the Regional District of Central Okanagan Office during regular office hours (Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) until the close of the nomination period being 4:00 PM September 11, 2026. Persons interested in the office of School Trustee can also obtain information on the requirements and procedures for making nominations at the Central Okanagan Public Schools website: www.sd23.bc.ca/news/2026-school-trustee-election

NOMINATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 4:00 PM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2026 QUALIFICATIONS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day October 17, 2026; • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed [March 10, 2026]; and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SCHOOL TRUSTEE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a School Trustee if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day October 17, 2026; • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed [March 10, 2026]; and • not disqualified under the School Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or being nominated for, being elected to or holding office as a trustee, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

CAMPAIGN PERIOD EXPENSE LIMITS In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2026 general local election, the following expense limits for candidates during the campaign period apply: Mayor $12,323.78 Councillor $6,161.89 School Trustee $11,537.87

THIRD PARTY ADVERTISING LIMITS In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2026 general local elections, the following third party advertising limits apply (for all offices): Directed Advertising Expense Limit – $924.28 Cumulative Third Party Advertising Limit - $184,856.70

For further information on the nomination process, please contact: Jennifer Sawatzky, Chief Election Officer 250-767-3704 Karen Babin, Deputy Chief Election Officer 250-767-3708

For further information on campaign period expense limits and third-party advertising limits, please contact Elections BC: Toll-free phone: 1-800-661-8683 Email: electoral.finance@elections.bc.ca Website: www.elections.bc.ca

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She stood there a long time. Long enough that people nearby started to notice. A few of us stopped what we were doing and just watched. She’d lean forward, look down, pull back. Lean forward again. It went on like that for several minutes, and without anyone saying so, a small crowd of strangers had quietly formed around her, all waiting for the same thing. My friend Jenn and I were two of them. We stood there watching her work up the nerve, silently rooting for her the way you do for anyone standing on the edge of something. But after a while, we wandered off down the beach — just for a few minutes. That’s when she jumped.

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THIS ‘N’ THAT

Rebecca Garland

We didn’t see it happen. We came back to find the water still churning where she’d landed, and her friends cheering. “We missed it,” we said to each other. And we had. After all that watching, we walked away right before the moment we’d been waiting for. We knew, without a doubt, that she’d done it. The evidence was right there — the splash, the celebration, her soaked hair as she climbed out. We had the fact. What we didn’t have was the second itself, the moment her fear turned into motion. And somehow that felt like it mattered, even though nothing about the outcome had changed. Jenn and I still bring it up sometimes, all months later. We just missed it. It’s a small memory, but it’s stuck. I think that’s the part worth sitting with — you can watch the whole before, and you can see the whole after, and still, missing that one moment in between leaves something behind. Maybe that’s the case for being present when you can. Not because the ending changes. Just because some of the magic only happens if you’re standing there for it.

t was an ordinary afternoon at Swim Bay last summer, the kind where nothing much is supposed to happen. Then a girl climbed up onto the ledge above the water and stopped.

Peachland Places of Faith

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This road, linking Beach Avenue with Highway 97 on the It limited– was their son, Jeﬀ , and his wife who started The Peachland Wellness Centre Youth Activity Grant established byJean the Peachland Chamber ofthe Commerce Funds are apply early towasavoid disappointment. Funds are limited– through the efforts of the Peachland Classic Car Show. This community partnership is dedicated to helping local north side of Trepanier Creek, is named for the Todd family, campground. Later, the running of it passed to their son children and teens take part in enriching activities that•promote creativity, and personal growth. peachlandwellnesscentre.ca (250)health, 767-0141 peachlandwel well-known in Peachland for Graham, who ran it with his wife Kelly. having run the campground, William and Sarah’s daughter Sadie initially known as Todd’s Tent was by also a remarkable Peachlander. The Peachland Wellness Centre Youth Activity Grant was established the Peachland Chamber of Commerce The Peachland Wellness Centre Youth Ac through the efforts of the Peachland Classic Car Show. This community partnership is dedicated localthe efforts of the Peachland Class Town, for sixty years, starting She was eleven whento helping thethrough family children and teens take part in enriching activities that promote health, creativity, and personal growth.children and teens take part in enrichi in 1956. came to Peachland and lived the rest The Todd family presence of her long life here. She attended in Peachland began in 1923, when William and Sarah the Trepanier School, worked in the packing house, became Todd arrived from Pipestone, Manitoba to become an orchardist and managed the family farm and orchard on orchardists. About 1928, they purchased the land on Beach Avenue. She participated in many Peachland activities, the north side of Trepanier Creek which, at the time, especially those of the United Church. Sadie was in her 100th was part of the Lambly Ranch. year when she died in January 2011.

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by RICHARD SMITH 1 Amusement (13) Amusement (13) 2 Beguile (5) Beguile (5) Hearty (anag.)(anag.) (6) 4 Hearty (6) Action of moving a thing from its from its Jack Wilson was a real person and a 5 Action of moving a thing position (12) (12) position Peachland pioneer woodsman. In WW1 he Forbidden by law (7) was severely gassed in the trenches and 6 Forbidden by law (7) Amiably (4-9) as these years went by lostlike much eyesight. 7 Amiably (4-9) If you like puzzles and would to buyof ourhis puzzle books please visit: Atmospheric layer (12) richardsonpuzzlesandgames.com/books He also served in WW2 as oﬃ cer in charge 8 Atmospheric layer (12) Someone who provides food (7) the Peachland unit of the Paciﬁc Coast © 2020 Richardson Publishing Group Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 14 Someone (7)of Floating freely (6) who provides food Militia Rangers, training this guerrilla force Sudden movements (5)(6) 16 Floating freely to repel a Japanese attack. He also had the 19 Sudden movements (5) rare opportunity to investigate a WW2 enemy Super Fiendish Su Doku 28

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ﬁre balloon above Peachland, returning with a piece of its fabric which his son Noel still treasures. In retirement, with vision failing, he would ﬁsh almost daily, rowing his little boat in front of town catching the Unscramble the letters in the shaded squares to reveal a themed word: famous Kamloops rainbow trout. Today he is honoured by our only waterfront restaurant. Unscramble the letters in the shaded squares to reveal a themed word: You guessed it, The Blind Angler. Every November 11, his son Noel arrives from Vancouver to pay respects at the cenotaph for his brother Raymond Wilson, If you like these puzzles and would like to buy our puzzle books please visit: RCAF who was lost bombing over Europe. richardsonpuzzlesandgames.com/books Keyword: REVOLUTION

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Above: Jack with some of his catch; his fishing skills were legendary. Right: The signature dark glasses Jack wore after being gassed in WW1.

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