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Running

More than 400 participants took part in the Giant’s Head Grind, an uphill race, on Saturday.

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Winery opening

A Summerland winery held its grand opening on Saturday.

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Snow pack measurements

After a mild and dry winter, the snow pack has now melted.

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Hockeyville

Organizers are working to create a Summerland entry for next year’s Kraft Hockeyville competition.

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Baseball tournament

A Summerland baseball team competed at a Penticton tournament.

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Steam train season

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The Kettle Valley Steam Railway began its regular season on the weekend. The tourist train started operations in the fall of 1995. In addition to its regular season of operations, the railway also offers special event rides in the spring, fall and winter.

High fire risk reported John Arendt

The low winter snowfall and the warm, dry spring weather have resulted in a significant wildfire risk in the region. Kelsey Winter, a fire information officer with the Kamloops Fire Centre,

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said the risk in the region ranges from high to extreme at present. “We had an early drying trend in the spring,” she said. She added that conditions can change quickly if there is rainfall. So far this year, the centre has recorded

29 wildfires, burning 295 hectares. At the same time in 2014, the region had recorded 49 fires, burning 264 hectares. All the wildfires reported so far this year have been human-caused. Last year’s fires were an equal mix of humancaused fires and fires

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caused by lightning strikes or other natural factors. Winter said improper use of fire and abandoned campfires have resulted in this year’s wildfires. She urges those using campfires to use caution. “Your fire must

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Student retreat

A total of 46 Summerland Secondary School students attended the Youth Wellness Retreat in Naramata last week. The retreat was sponsored by the Summerland Rotary Club and drew students from Grades 9 to 12.

Evolve Cellars holds grand opening Funds given

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Summerland’s newest winery, Evolve Cellars held its grand opening on Saturday. “It’s a new winery but we’re not new to this,” said ChristaLee McWatters Bond. “My father has been in the wine industry for 50 years. I’ve been in it for 35, so this is our next chapter.” The partners have spent the last few months having what was previously known as Bonitas Winery, renovated. They are launching nine new wines at Evolve Cellars, made from fruit grown at their Sundial Vineyard in Oliver. “Our whole philosophy here is about taking some of the uppityness of wine away and to make it more approachable,” said McWatters Bond.

Winery opening

Alicia Hoffman serves wine to Colleen Foster, left, and Joan Kyluik at the grand opening of Evolve Cellars on Saturday.

“Our wines are very consumer friendly and easy to drink. All

of our white wines are unoaked, so it’s really about the

expressions of the fruit.” Evolve Cellars, at 20623 McDougald

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The South Okanagan Sailing Association has received provincial grant funding for its Cansail program. On Wednesday, the province announced funding of $14,500 to the Summerland-based organization as part of $79,700 in community gaming grants in the region. Other local organizations receiving funding are the Pentastic Jazz Festival Society, the Apex Ski Club, the Penticton Aquatic Association and the Penticton Peach Festival Society. “Thanks to these grants, organizations in Penticton and Summerland can

have an even greater impact within their communities,” said Penticton MLA Dan Ashton. “By promoting sports and culture, we are ensuring that our communities are vibrant and strong, with a variety of educational and physical activities that the whole family can enjoy.” This month the province is distributing roughly $7 million in grants to 200 sports, arts and cultural groups around the province. Non-profit organizations can apply for provincial gaming grants to support programs which benefit the broader community.

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Growth area changes will be considered John Arendt

Summerland’s Urban Growth Area will come before municipal council later this spring as council considers an amendment to the Official Community Plan. Bylaw readings on the changes had earlier been scheduled for the May 11 council meeting, but the matter was referred back

to the select commit- Urban Growth Area. ings and a town hall tee, since more work A smaller portion of meeting were held in was needed, said the land on Victoria the spring of 2014. Mayor Peter Water- Road South would After the muniman. also be removed from cipal election last You’re Invited www.edwardjones.com The changes pro- the proposed Urban November, the new posed for the plan Growth Area. council directed will affect the Urban In October, 2013, municipal staff to Growth Area, which a planning firm was preserve the existing had been considered hired to complete a Agricultural Land We have enjoyed helping Summerland residents and changed in achieve 2014. their public engagement Reserve boundary. financial goals over the past year. It a pleasure to be a member of thisthe community! Under the is proexercise about An application to Please join plan. us for a holiday open 1,300 house to meet posed changes, Around include and exclude greet friends and neighbours. Agricultural and Land Summerland resi- land from the land Reserve areas were to dents participated. reserve was with2013 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm When: be removed from theFriday, November Two29th,public heardrawn.

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Grass fire

Russ Sieben of the Summerland Fire Department hoses down the ground at the site of a small grass fire on Garnett Valley Road. The fire occurred on Monday afternoon.

Police RePoRt Stolen truck recovered

Police were called after a 1997 Ford F150 pickup truck was reported stolen from Victoria Road South. The vehicle theft occurred May 13 to 14. Police say the vehicle has since been recovered.

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The B.C. government has “released” Agricultural Land Commission board chair and CEO Richard Bullock, and will pay out his five-year contract until it ends in November, Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick said Thursday. Bullock will be replaced effective immediately by longtime Saanich mayor Frank Leonard, who was voted out after nearly 20 years in last fall’s civic elections. Letnick said with new regulations taking effect to manage the Agricultural Land Reserve with two zones, it was time to make a change and let Leonard and the board choose a new CEO. The B.C. government has been at odds with Bullock

since early in his fiveyear term, when he stopped appointing commissioners to six regional panels. Energy Minister Bill Bennett, who pushed through the two-zone system under the auspices of his “core review” of government services, said a year ago that Bullock found the panels to be “a pain in the ass” and preferred to run the commission from its head office in Burnaby. Leonard takes over as the ALC deals with a vast Interior “zone two” with relaxed rules for second residences and non-farm activities. Commissioners are also expected to deal with applications by a British manufacturing giant buying B.C. Interior farms to turn back to forest for European Union carbon credits.

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EDITORIAL Wildfire preparations The mild, dry winter and spring conditions this year mean a significant wildfire season is possible in Summerland and the rest of the region. Measurements taken at two snow survey sites near Summerland show the snow pack has already melted. The dry spring weather has resulted in some large wildfires in the region. While there were more fires reported at this time last year, the fires reported so far this year are larger in area. So far this year’s wildfires have been the result of human activity, but in most years, the cause of fires is divided equally between those caused by human activity and those caused by lightning strikes and other natural conditions. A carelessly discarded cigarette, an abandoned campfire or a dropped match can result in significant damage. The recovery after a wildfire can take many years. The constant warnings should not be necessary in the Okanagan Valley. Those who live here and especially those who use the back country should understand and respect the conditions we face. This is a dry area and anyone who has lived here for more than a few years has seen the effects of wildfires. At times, the fires have come close to populated areas, resulting in evacuation notices and alerts. As the hot and dry conditions increase, it is likely a campfire ban will be needed to reduce the risk of a devastating fire. Last summer, the restrictions went even further as Giant’s Head Mountain Park was temporarily closed to motorized vehicles in late July, during the extreme fire hazard at the time. It is too early to know the full extent of the conditions we have experienced so far this year. If June is a wet month, the danger rating may be lower than if the hot and dry weather continues through the rest of the spring and into the summer. No matter what the coming weeks will bring, good fire safety practices are essential. A little carelessness can result in destruction on a massive scale.

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Sacrificing farmland for climate change VICTORIA – It was 2008 when word first surfaced that B.C. farmland was being bought up to grow trees as a European carbon offset. Reckitt Benckiser Inc., a British-based global manufacturer of household products such as Lysol spray and Calgon laundry soap, bought 1,500 hectares east of Vanderhoof and planted aspen. For comparison, that’s about the size of downtown Vancouver from 16th and Oak to Stanley Park. Since tree growing is permitted in the Agricultural Land Reserve, a use intended for fruit, ornamental or nursery trees, no permission was needed. And to meet the carbon offset rules of the UN’s International Panel on Climate Change, a 100-year restrictive covenant against harvesting trees was issued by B.C.’s land titles office. Goodbye farmland. After that deal, the B.C. government

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Tom Fletcher changed legislation in 2011 to require permission from the Agricultural Land Commission to make these covenants valid. Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick says he is waiting for that process to be tested. It likely will be soon. Reckitt has bought another 7,000 hectares of cleared farmland from Prince George down through the Cariboo to Quesnel. NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham has been tracking these acquisitions, and she says there are more deals in the works. Last fall, the Bulkley Nechako Regional District wrote to Vic-

toria Wood, Reckitt Benckiser’s “global head of sustainability,” telling her that “the planting of trees on centrally located and productive agricultural lands is not appropriate” and would weaken local farm economies. Wood responded that the RB Trees project targets only “marginally productive” land such as pasture, abandoned farms or those that have been up for sale for long periods. Former Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson raised the issue in the legislature in 2008, noting that Crown land near Vanderhoof had been sold for farming, bought by a numbered company and then “flipped” for around $1 million to RB Trees. Now mayor of Quesnel, Simpson takes issue with the company’s claims with his usual shyness. “It’s bull----,” he told me. “This isn’t marginal land.” He said it includes

prime alfalfa fields and historical ranch and forage crop lands. In one case, neighbours found out about the new use when they saw a helicopter spraying herbicide to prepare the area for tree seedlings. In the Cariboo as in other rural B.C. areas, aging farmers want to retire and young people keen to work seven days a week are in short supply. So naturally there is pressure to sell. Perhaps Letnick is right, and the ALC will stop productive farmland from being turned back into forest. While we’re waiting for that, here are a couple of other questions. What happens when these forests burn? The first big forest fire of 2015 grew out of control near Prince George last week. And since aspen doesn’t last 100 years, what is its real carbon offset value? How’s that European carbon trading market doing? It’s a

mess, with the cost of emitting a tonne of carbon dioxide fallen far below what’s needed to be effective, and Interpol investigating various schemes to game the system. Remember B.C’s own Pacific Carbon Trust? This Gordon Campbell brainchild to sell carbon offsets was quietly greenhouse gassed after the Auditor General revealed its first two big projects were of questionable value to say the least. Finally, does anyone really think that returning B.C.’s scarce farmland to forest is a good way to change the weather? Would it offset the loss of local production and trucking in farm produce from elsewhere? And where are B.C.’s tireless food security advocates on this dubious scheme? Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca

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Lengthy process needed to create a growth plan Dear Editor: Last Monday evening’s council meeting was supposed to include a Public Hearing on the third reading of Bylaw 2014-002 OCP Urban Growth Strategy. If you are like most of us you have never even heard about this. I managed to find a small notice to two weekly Reviews. It is only because I am on the Advisory Planning Committee that I was even

aware we were doing another planning exercise. Apparently three or four of us must have heard about it and filed submissions and just hours before the hearing, it was suddenly canceled. I have to wonder if our concerns had something to do with the cancellation. Or did someone actually realize this is not the way things are done. My suggestion to our new mayor and

council is “just forget about this planning business for a few years. We are officially planned out.” This does not mean though, we are going to just sit back and allow a threeperson select committee determine our future. I don’t understand how these three people thought they could, in a few months, accomplish what the entire community failed to do last year.

The mandate you received was clearly to remove the Agricultural Land Commission from the process; it was not to arbitrarily tell us how our community should look in 10 years. Now that the Agricultural Land Commissioners have been taken out of the process, it is very likely any new initiatives will be very similar to our 1995 OCP that has formed the basis for every revision for

the last 20 years. Remember, that’s back when new people actually wanted to move here and without a sewer system in the community, we had to include outlying areas like Prairie Valley and Deer Ridge. I would say there is no rush to reopen the planning process. Maybe after a few years of successful governing we could have another go at it. Don Hudgeon Summerland

THE EARLY YEARS

Swimming not encouraged

Photo courtesy of the Summerland Museum

Longer days and more sunshine often bring about thoughts of summer and swimming, so we thought a photo of Rotary Beach would be appropriate. However, around 1905, the area looked a little different and swimmers were scarce. Summerland’s lakeshore was busy with boats such as the S.S. York, the Kelowna and the Naramata bringing people and goods to a promising young town. The next time you’re enjoying the sun and sand on Rotary Beach in Lower Town, close your eyes and imagine what it was like when Lakeshore Road was a dirt trail and steam ships, tugs and barges frequented the wharves along the shore.

Proportional representation would affect election outcome Dear Editor: It would be tempting to speculate that the Alberta Conservatives would be inclined to consider the merits of Proportional Representation after their latest disaster at the polls. A proportional ballot would have left them with 24 seats and Jim Prentice could have stayed on as the leader of the official opposition. The end result would have been a provincial legislature with all parties fairly represented according to the popular vote, and a lot of experienced MLAs would still be there. The recent elec-

tions in Alberta and the UK are classic examples of just how dysfunctional the colonial electoral system really is, and how desperately we need to replace it with something that will produce stable and productive governments. The “first-past-thepost” voting system was designed for two-party politics. When several parties participate in an election, the governing party will usually represent only about one third of the popular vote. More importantly, the political centre field that normally ensures stability and

productivity from one government to the next, is lost when you have a political house cleaning like the recent election in Alberta. Another classic example is the 1993 federal election where the Conservatives ended up with only two members in the legislature. The loss of experience was devastating, and it takes years to recover from that. The colonial system leaves a lot of political power with the politicians. Canadian politicians have abused that power, and used it to undermine our treasured democratic

institutions: Our political leaders have arbitrarily adopted party discipline to control how democratically elected members of our federal and provincial legislatures act and vote. Party policies are being written by party leaders, not the people. Our justices are appointed by government leaders, not elected, and are accountable to nobody, and our senate is like a ship without a rudder. The Canadian senate does not provide any balance of power like the US Senate that can write and

amend, as well as stop any proposed legislation from becoming law. To add insult to injury, it would also appear some of our senators have become part of Harpers reelection team, touring our country on the taxpayer’s dime, promoting the Conservative Party and its policies. Proportional representation protects the democratic process, and because all parties are fairly represented, the political centre field is always well represented in any government. Andy Thomsen Peachland

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Store provided help after accident Dear Editor: Recently, I experienced an incident in the Summerland Shopper’s Drug Mart parking lot, due to spikes protruding from the handicapped parking barrier in the lot, which

left me with considerable damage to the front bumper of my car. The incident could have left me feeling frustrated and upset, had it not been for the caring and timely response by

the Shoppers Drug Mart owner and manager, Austin Ojala. Mr. Ojala acted with such honesty and integrity, and was so helpful, that I am now a lifelong Summerland Shoppers Drug Mart client.

I will do my best to promote his store whenever I can. In my opinion, Austin Ojala embodies the essence of corporate and community citizenship and his actions are an

example of the extraordinary values that make Summerland such an amazing town to be a part of. Julie Hellard Summerland

Slater was champion Bill will be an election issue for Okanagan water Dear Editor: As we mark the passing of John Slater, former Liberal MLA and mayor of Osoyoos, let us especially remember and celebrate him as a champion for water. Under his leadership as chair of the Okanagan Basin Water Board from 2003 to 2008, the agency went through

a dramatic renewal of mandate — from focusing primarily on aquatic weed control, to a dynamic organization earning national recognition for collaborative water stewardship. It was this legacy of excellence that led to his 2009 appointment by Premier Christie Clark as Parliamentary Secre-

tary for Water Supply and Allocation, supporting the modernization of the B.C. Water Act. John cared passionately for water and for the Okanagan, and made a lasting difference. Anna Warwick Sears, Executive Director, Okanagan Basin Water Board Kelowna

Dear Editor: After attending the Public Forum to Oppose Bill C-51 in Kelowna, Bob Nicholson of Penticton wrote that the intent of the bill was “to reassure fearful Canadians.” I guess it’s some

kind of accident that through its content, the bill “makes disagreeing with the government a crime.” In Nicholson’s view, Justin Trudeau voted for C-51 because he approved the intent. As for the content, he prom-

ised to amend it if he forms a government after October. Because Thomas Mulcair also promised to amend the bill, Nicholson, exjournalist and selfdescribed Liberal political activist, wants us to think Trudeau

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is no different from Mulcair. He wants us to believe “Trudeau is not the enemy.” There are numerous problems with this story. First, C-51 does more than criminalize dissent. James Cowan, leader of the Liberal Senate opposition, wrote to me about the many witnesses who appeared before the Senate National Security and Defence Committee – “[They] identified major problems with the bill, including unprecedented provisions that threaten fundamental rights of Canadians – privacy rights, and even fundamental rights and freedoms under the Charter. At the same time, witnesses questioned whether in fact the bill would actually make Canadians safer. Second, Trudeau himself told us why he voted for this bill. He said Harper would attack any opponent as being soft on terrorism. He didn’t want that accusation in an election year. Whereas Trudeau accepted an undemocratic police state to obtain some political comfort, the Senate Liberals are signalling rebellion. Cowan wrote, “If the government refuses to strike a more reasonable balance between security and liberty, and to provide appropriate parliamentary oversight, I will vote against the bill.” Third, what makes Mulcair different from Trudeau is that he voted against C-51. He’s since declared he’ll repeal it completely if he forms a government. Nicholson and I agree on one point: “In October, Canadians will face the most important choice in a generation. We must remove Harper and rebuild the Canada he is dismantling.” Dianne Varga Kelowna

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COunCiL rEPOrT The regular meeting of municipal council was held on May 11 in council chambers. The mayor and all councillors were present.

Sewer connection waived

Council granted a development variance permit for a church to be constructed at 14806 Biagioni Ave. The variance waives the requirement for connection to the municipal sewer system.

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Snow pack below normal The snow pack which feeds Summerland’s reservoirs has been below normal levels over the past winter and spring.

Shawn Hughes, water distribution chief operator for the municipality, said Summerland’s reservoirs have filled

this year, but there is no snow left at the measurement sites at the Summerland Reservoir and Isintok Lake.

Financial statements accepted

Council accepted the unaudited 2014 Annual Financial Statements and received the Audit Findings Report, authored by MNP Auditors.

Expenditures bylaw read

Council gave first three readings to a pair of expenditure bylaws. A reserve fund expenditure bylaw for Prairie Valley Road and Jubilee Road and a tax sale reserve fund expenditure for the RCMP building were given first three readings.

“All around the Okanagan the snow pack has been less than normal,” he said. Hughes said the next indicator of Summerland’s water supply will come later this spring, when the reservoirs stop spilling. When the reservoirs stop spilling later this spring, the remaining water —14,136 million litres —will supply Summerland’s

domestic and irrigation water needs for the rest of the year. Typically the reservoirs will stop spilling in late June or July. Last year the reservoirs stopped spilling on July 4. In 2012 and 2013, the reservoirs stopped spilling on July 14. The earliest date recorded since 1974 was in 2009, when the reservoirs stopped spilling on June 23.

Financial plan bylaw read

Council gave first three readings to the fiveyear financial plan for 2015 to 2019.

Tax bylaw, utility fees bylaws read

Council gave first three readings to the tax rate bylaw for 2015 and to updates to municipal fees and charges. The fees and charges amendments affect electrical, water and sewer fees.

Grant in aid approved

Council will give $1,000 to the Okanagan Similkameen Conservation Alliance for hosting the 2015 Meadowlark Nature Festival. The alliance had earlier requested a grant in aid from the municipality. Coun. Toni Boote, Coun. Janet Peake and Coun. Erin Trainer were opposed.

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Leak billing adjustment adopted

A municipal water leak billing adjustment policy was approved, adopted and implemented. Coun. Erin Carlson was absent for this resolution due to a conflict of interest.

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Council adopted an amendment of the zoning bylaw for 5815 Hwy. 97.

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Council adopted bylaws affecting the zoning and Official Community Plan for 4816 Nixon Rd. The property’s Official community Plan designation will change from Agricultural to Low Density and the zoning will change from A1-Agricultural Small Acreage to RSD2Residential Large Lot.

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Council adopted a zoning bylaw amendment for 2705 Johnson St. The bylaw rezones the property CR1-Country Residential 1.

Text amendments adopted

Council adopted a bylaw to make minor text amendments to the municipal zoning bylaw.

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Myla Ganzeveld, six years old, is in Seattle undergoing laser radiation and chemotherapy. A garage sale was held on May 2 to provide assistance. The family thanks all who have supported them.

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Library offers reading club for children The Okanagan Regional Library will offer its annual Summer Reading Club for children this summer. Registration begins on June 20 and the club runs in July and August. Sue Kline, librarian at the Summerland branch, said the program encourages children from Kindergarten to Grade 7 to keep reading. Participants set reading goals for the summer. Those who meet their goals are awarded at a ceremony in late August.

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Donovan Tildesley, a blind swimmer who competed for Canada at the 2008 Paralympic Games, spoke to students at Summerland Montessori School on Friday. At present he is the world record holder for the 800-metre freestyle and the 1500-metre freestyle.

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New library will have elbow room As we all know, life can seem to change quickly at times yet meander slowly along at others. From childhood, we move to the challenges of adult life, starting a family, possibly owning a home and then transition back to perhaps a more simple lifestyle as we approach retirement and have ‘empty nests’ once again. As we move through these phases, we all have a place we call home, be it a grand palace or a cozy cabin. Springtime is a popular time for homeowners to feel the need to ‘grow’ their living space and consider home renovation, additions or moving to a larger (or smaller) home. At different times in our lives, we decide we just need a little bit more ‘elbow room’. Each spring at the library, the many homebuilding, renovation and redecoration resources see very heavy use as people research the new ways to improve or enlarge their homes. For the past ten years or so, the community has felt the need for more space and opportunity at their library. If you take a walk down Main Street, you will see the construction of our new library is well underway. Under those long, orange, protective tarps, a myriad of electricians, plumbers, carpenters and heating technicians are busy at their work. The Okanagan Regional Library made the decision in 2014 to build new branch that will be more than double the size of the current library. (The capital cost of building the new library is fully paid for and will be owned by the ORL). Much as you would in your own home, the library underwent a lengthy planning process in preparation for building the new space.

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Sue Kline The community was invited to participate in the planning session last June. Many of the ideas, suggestions and concepts put forward by residents, civic leaders and library staff have been incorporated into the design of the building. There will be ample space for adult and children’s collections and reading areas, quiet study rooms, meeting space and a multi-purpose room for programs and events. The new library will open later this summer. As we work our way towards our gardens with the warmer weather, there might be a little less time for reading. If you’re thinking a home renovation or addition is what your family needs, here are a few suggestions that might help get you started. Right-Sizing Your Home, by Gale C. Steves, Creating the Not So Big House and Not So Big Solutions for your Home, by Sarah Susanka and the popular Tiny Homes, by Lloyd Kahn gives a wonderful look at the tiniest houses you could ever find. You can also check out Fine Homebuilding, Canadian House and Home or Canada’s Style at Home magazines from the library for further ideas. Happy planning! Sue Kline is the Community Librarian at the Summerland Branch. When she’s not at the library, she’s dreaming of renovation ideas at home.

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Playing hockey

Paulson Lautard of the Summerland Steam, at right, prepares to pass the puck during a playoff hockey game in February. The Junior B team advanced to the division finals.

Organizers plan Hockeyville entry A committee made up of local hockey enthusiasts has started to organize an entry for next year’s Kraft Hockeyville competition. Hockeyville is a nationwide initiative for communities to show their love of the game. More than 1,000 entries were received in the 2015 competition, describing the importance of hockey in communities across Canada. David Gregory, recording secretary for the Summerland Hockeyville Committee, said com-

mittee members want to prepare an entry which involves the community as a whole. At present, he said committee members are receiving positive responses about the initiative. “Hockey’s a link with the whole community,” he said. “We’re trying to get the whole town involved.” Early this year, Gregory and hockey enthusiast Jason Smith submitted an entry from Summerland, but for next year’s competition, they would like more time to prepare.

“We weren’t well organized this year,” he said. He added that Summerland has a strong history of hockey, dating back to the origins of the sport in Canada. Two of the players in the first organized hockey game in Canada in 1873 were Summerland pioneers, he said. In Summerland, the first organized game took place in 1906 and since that time, players and teams from Summerland have had strong showings on the ice.

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In 1912, Summerlanders played hockey on the frozen reservoir. Organizers are working to prepare a Summerland entry into the Kraft Hockeyville competition for next year.

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A running start

Carla McLeod Special to the Review

The second annual Giant’s Head Grind, the Christopher Walker Memorial Race, started at Peach Orchard Beach on Saturday afternoon, and ended at the top of Giant’s Head Mountain. The race is held in order to raise funds for colon cancer research. Walker died from colon cancer in 2013. Funds raised will also go towards the upkeep of the trails in Giant’s Head Mountain Park. The race is organized by the Summerland Rotary Club along with a group of Summerland residents, including Walker’s mother, Ellen Walker-Matthews and her husband Tom Matthews. More than 400 runners took part in the race.

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The big band will perform a benefit concert for the Summerland Community Arts Council on Thursday, June 4 at the Seniors’ Drop In Centre on Brown Street. Enjoy the unique sound of a big band jazz orchestra where music ranges in style from swing to rock to latin to ballads with a full horn section of five saxes, four trombones, four trumpets and a complete rhythm section of piano, bass, guitar and drums with a vocalist too. TNJ is a nonprofit community big band that rehearses Thursday nights in Penticton. They are com-

prised of diverse local music enthusiasts, educators, and professional musicians and their concerts benefit many local charities. Prior concerts for the Grandmothers for Africa, the Food Bank and the Women’s Access Centre have been sold out successes. Tickets are available from band members, Coco’s and at the Summerland Community Arts Council, 9908 Main St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the music begins at 7 p.m. Their music is a hit with those who enjoy dancing so feel free to bring your dancing shoes. Okanagan Crush Pad, who was the

What’s happening If you would like your event listed on this page, e-mail news@summerlandreview.com, send us a fax at 250-494-5453 or drop off your information at the Summerland Review, 13226 Victoria Rd. N, Summerland. The Summerland Review’s website at summerlandreview.com also has an online calendar.

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David Finnis Bottleneck Winery Association winery pouring at the recent opening of Celebrating 100 Years of the KVR, will be back with a selection of their wines. This wonderful musical evening is in support of the Summer Art Program. The Summer Art Program is an annual event that features a wide variety of arts related courses and programs for young people. This year’s offerings include a Young Adult Writing class that will encourage young writers to

find their personal voice. A fun course for ages three to five is Once Upon a Time, where the children will have fun making masks, sculptures, crowns, pictures and more! Themed around popular stories and nursery rhymes, this class will have children singing, painting, acting, creating and most of all having fun. The perennial favourites, Fun with a Pocket Knife, and Through the Stage Door, are back. Another interesting class involves cartooning using classic cartooning methods. More information on all these programs is available at the Arts Centre at 9908 Main Street. David Finnis is the publicity chair and past president of the Summerland Community Arts Council, P.O. Box 1217, 9908 Main St., Summerland, B.C. V0H 1Z0.

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Al-Anon offers help to families and friends of alcoholics. Summerland Serenity Group meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in the United Church hall. Call 250-490-9272 for more information. Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers meet at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre on Thursday evenings. Beavers meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Cubs meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Scouts meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Venturers meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For details call Trent at 250494-1990. Carpet bowling at the Summerland Seniors’ Drop-in Centre is held every Thursday at 10 a.m. and every Sunday at 1:15 p.m. Euchre is played every second and fourth Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. Lyme Disease support group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. at Theo’s Restaurant in Penticton. Everyone welcome. Recreational volleyball for all. Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 10 a.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre. Contact Frank or Jane at 250494-4666. Summerland Horseshoe Club is looking for new members. Practices are held in Memorial Park on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Call Ron Moser at 250-494-0450. Summerland Material Girls Quilt Guild meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from September to May at 9 a.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre, 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. For more information call Cathy Patterson at 250-4948274 or Annie Smirmaul at 250-494-2286. Summerland TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Thursday at 5:30 p.m., lower floor of Summerland Seniors Centre. Now is the time to get in shape for the coming bathing suit season. For info call Vicki at 250-494-5484. The Summerland Multiple Sclerosis Group meets on the first Thursday of every month at 10:30 a.m. at the MS office, 3373 Skaha Rd., Penticton.

Everyone welcome. For more information call Sherry at 250-4936564. The Summerland Traditional Rug Artists will meet every Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Summerland United Church Hall. If you are interested in joining this fun group or seeing what this creative craft involves do drop in. Visitors always welcome. For more information about this timehonoured art please contact Juliet at 250494-1278 or Marilyn at 250-494-6434.

Friday

Bridge is played every Friday at 1 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown St. Phone 250-404-4562. Cribbage is played every Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. Pleasure Painters meet every Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre, 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. Come and enjoy or check it out. Drop-ins welcome. The 890 Wing of the South Okanagan Air Force Association of Canada have a gettogether every Friday night from 4 p.m. at the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. in Penticton. New members are welcome. For more information, phone Fred Monteith at 250-497-8490.

Saturday

Charity bottle drive at Summerland IGA each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds from the collections will go to support the Summerland Food Bank and Critteraid.

beautiful harmonies and lots of listening variety. Tickets are available from the church at 696 Main St. Vintage Car Club, South Okanagan Chapter, meets the last Sunday of every month at 2 p.m. in the Youth Centre on Peach Orchard Road. Anyone interested in vintage cars (those 25 years or older) is invited to attend. For more information on the club phone 250-494-5473.

Monday

Beginner Tai Chi on Mondays at 2 p.m. at the Summerland Legion. Continuing classes at 2:30 p.m. All proceeds go to the Legion. Dabber Bingo is played at the Senior Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St., every Monday at 1:30 p.m. 16 regular games, Lucky 7, Odd/Even, Bonanza. Everyone is welcome. License #832873. Men — Love to Sing? Okanagan Christian Men’s Choir. This nondenominational choir invites you to join us, have fun, sing unto the Lord and enjoy the fellowship of other singers. Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. at Summerland Baptist Church, Fireside Room. For more information contact Hans at 250-494-7127. The South Okanagan Orchid Society meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Shatford Centre in Penticton. The group meets September to June. For more information, contact Joan at 250-494-4293. The Summerland Crokinole Club meets Monday nights at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Summerland Seniors Centre. Contact Darlene at 250-494-9310.

Tuesday

Bridge games at St. Stephen’s Church Hall on Tuesdays beginning at 1 p.m. New players Sunday are always welcome. Penticton United Refreshments served. Church is once again Call 250-494-8996. hosting the Kelowna M o t h e r- t o - m o t h e r International Choir, on breastfeeding supSunday, May 24 at 3 port — the Penticton/ p.m. This community- Summerland chapter minded choir, under of La Leche League the direction of Frances Canada meets on the Chiasson, was founded third and fourth Tuesday in 1985 and features of each month from 10 a highly-experienced, a.m. to noon. Please call well-travelled group, 250-494-1894 or email with many visits to pentictonlllc@gmail.com Canadian destinations for the location of the as well as nine differ- meeting. All mothers ent European countries. and babies are welcome. This year’s high-energy Find out more informapresentation is entitled tion visit www.lllc.ca. Looking Forward to Concert Looking Back, prom- Penticton Band practices ising upbeat tempos, Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30

p.m. New members welcome. Intermediate to advanced players. Call Gerald at 250-8092087. Quest Society of Summerland meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the meeting room at 9700 Brown St. (Parkdale Place). For more information phone Marilyn Topham at 250-4946434 or Joan Lansdell at 778-476-0596. Email questsociety@ shaw.ca. South Okanagan Genealogical Society is open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Penticton Library Museum building. Contact Nola Reid at 250-492-0751. Summerland Kiwanis Club meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Kiwanis Lodge on Quinpool at 6 p.m. New members are welcome. Contact Tom Jacques at 250494-4339. Summerland VIP (Visually Impaired Persons) members and friends meet the second Tuesday of the month at Parkdale Lounge. Tai chi at the Summerland Seniors’ Centre, Tuesdays at 9 a.m. for beginners, 10 a.m. for advanced, and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. for beginner and intermediate. For more information call Nancy at 250-494-8902. The Mental Wellness Centre, Summerland Branch, will be open the first, third and fourth Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon at the Summerland United Church. Inquiries welcome. The Summerland Multiple Sclerosis Group joins the Penticton MS Group every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for a coffee social at the Cherry Lane Mall Food Court. Whist is played every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. at the Seniors Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown St.

Wednesday

B.C. Government Retired Employees’ Association monthly meeting Wednesday, May 25 at 10 a.m. in the Penticton Library

s Theatre room. Guest speaker is Dennis Tottenham, former director of the Canadian Mental Health Association. Be.Free, a 12-step Christ-centred recovery program that is not addiction specific, meets every Wednesday at Summerland Alliance Church at 7 p.m. For more information contact the SAC office at 250-494-9975 and ask to speak to Pastor Rick. Did you know Summerland has a Garden Club? Meetings are casual. Gardening experience varies. All gardeners are welcome. Meetings are the third Wednesday of the month. Contact Jan Carlson at 250-4945112 for more information. Summerland Art Club meets every Wednesday, September to June, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lower level of the Summerland Library on Wharton Street. Painters of all levels are welcome. Workshops available. For information call Mary at 250494-5851. Summerland ATV Club meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Summerland Library lower level. The club promotes responsible ridership including registration, insurance, safety certification and scheduled pleasure rides. Membership includes orchardists, farmers, ranchers and fun seekers of all ages including those with disabilities.

Upcoming

Angelus Handbell Ringers presents Music Around the World, Sunday, May 31 at 2 p.m. at the Penticton United Church. Admission is by donation. Joining the handbellringers will be vocalist Gordon Ganderton, on cello Julia Lipov, flutist Sharon Morrow, violinist Olivia Antuna and on drums Nicole Jonsson Good. The Angelus Handbell Ringers , an active part of the Penticton United Church since 1999, are under the direction of Peggy Bensler from

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www.summerlandreview.com 11 Kelowna. Agur Lake Camp Society and Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. are teaming up to teach you and your family to learn to fish during Visitors’ Day at the camp on Saturday, May 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tour the camp and enjoy the many fully accessible amenities. The camp is 20 kilometres west of Summerland. Visit agurlakecamp.ca or email info@agurlakecamp.ca. Sixth annual Survivorship Golf Tournament May 31 at the Summerland Golf and Country Club. Call Barb Davis 250-4947536. Summerland Pleasure Painters spring show and sale at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church Hall, May 30 and 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Refreshments pro-

vided. Special table of items for sale. Proceeds will go to a Penticton Regional Hospital project. The Penticton Writers and Publishers announces the Clem Battye Legacy Award Contest, open to creative writers and poets any age. Entries are limited to five doublespaced pages in Times New Roman font. Cost is $15 per entry (enter as often as you like with appropriate fee.) First prize winner in each category is $200 and publication in the upcoming anthology of Okanagan Writers. Mail entry or entries (cheque or money order) to PWAP Clem Battye Legacy Award Contest, 4011 Finnerty Rd., Penticton, B.C., V2A 8W2. Visit penwriters. com or phone Yasmin at 250-492-0629 for details.

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used to see some of the best athletes in the sport go headto-head in Penticton. This has changed over the past five to 10 years and in the last two years, both men and women champions have posted world class performances, winning by 15 to 20 minutes, yet these efforts go largely unnoticed due to lack of competition.” Challenge Penticton office has received inquiries from several top Canadian, U.S. and other international professionals, looking to compete at the half distance race, which falls six weeks before the Hawaii Ironman.

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May 14 The Summerland Senior Men’s Club played an all net scores event on May 14. Alf Vaagen and Per Jensen won their flights by countback. Four players shared the deuce pot with Vaagen scoring three deuces. First Flight: First Alf Vaagen, 67; second Garth Humphries, 67 cb; third Bryce Parker, 69; fourth Ken Sobchuk, 69 cb. Second Flight: First Joe Prokopchuk, 67; second Sandy McDowell, 69; third Andrew Webster, 69 cb; fourth Nick Coe, 17. Third Flight: First Per Jensen, 73; second George Carswell, 73 cb; third Moe Mellow; fourth Jim Donnelly.

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Cards of Thanks THANK YOU to everyone who supported the garage sale on May 2 for 6 year old Myla Ganzeveld. She is now in Seattle undergoing laser radiation and chemotherapy. The support of the community is so appreciated. The relatives of Violet Svensson would like to thank Dr. Bennet and the extended care unit - Dr. Andrew Pavillion for their exceptional care, and Pat Bell for his professional diligence for taking care of her affairs. A special thanks to Curtis and Alice Clark for their caring, patience, and understanding while she resided at Parkdale Lodge. We also thank all those who befriended her through her journey of life. Thank you all so very much.

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8th,2015 at the age of 60. Danny was born August 8th, 1954 in MooseJaw, Sask to parents John and Rose(nee Scott) Smith. Born into an Air Force family, Danny grew up in Various places in Canada, as well as Europe. He was employed as a Power Engineer in the oil and gas industry throughout North Eastern Alberta. Dan moved to the Okanagan in 1995, residing in Summerland and then Penticton. Danny leaves behind his wife Glenda, his three sons Ryan (Chantal), Jonathon and Joseph. Mother Rose; sisters Denise,Wendy(Gerry)Schindel,Robyn(Gregg) Wilson. Dan was proud Pappa to Kayl(13),Kalli(9) and Emma(7). He also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews. Danny was pre-deceased by infant sister Toni-Lee, father John, Brother Terry and nephew Geoffrey. Danny was an avid outdoorsman; hunting, fishing and camping. Danny was a passionate cook; no detail left untouched. Especially family barbeques with a tong in one hand and a glass of wine in the other. He loved life and had a keen intellect; he was more than familiar with most subjects. He and Glenda were fanatical Saskatchewan Roughriders fans, not missing a game. Danny and Glenda moved to Strome AB. in June 2014, when Dan retired from Vincor in Oliver. He was busy fixing their new home and planning a garden, which brought him great joy. May the northern lights dance with you and shine down on us all. With that we take comfort knowing you’re at peace. You will be forever missed and have left us with an irreplaceable void. Until we meet again! No service at Danny’s request. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

SADLER, BOYD ORVAL January 29, 1928 – May 11, 2015

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Boyd Sadler of Summerland, BC on May 11, 2015 at the age of 87 years. Boyd is survived by his wife, Irene, her sons; David and Robert, daughters; Janet (Bill), Dianne, Boyd’s daughter, Nola (Rob) and son, Eldon, several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He loved being a farmer. We square danced for 31 years. After retiring he restored tractors and other machinery, enjoyed his 10 years with the Spallumcheen Pioneer Power Club at O’Keefe Ranch. Every year Boyd spent five days at the Armstrong Fair which Irene attended with him, most years for three or four of the days. A celebration of Boyd’s life was held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at the Summerland United Church, 13204 Henry Avenue, Summerland, BC. Interment followed in the Canyon View Cemetery, Summerland, BC. In Boyd’s memory, donations may be made to the Summerland Senior’s Drop In Centre, 9710 Brown Street, Summerland, BC V0H 1Z0. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.providencefuneralhomes.com. 250-494-7752

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DEC 1, 1923 - MAY 17, 2015 Mary was born and raised in Westlock, Alberta. Mary worked at the Bay ordering inventory for the store until she retired. Mary and husband William (Bill) moved to Summerland in 1971. Her time in Summerland was well spent with various clubs and activities. She belonged to the Garden club, United Church Women, Pleasure Painters, Line Dancing and Good Sam Club. She is survived by her daughter Bonnie Richardson, son Garry (Jeane) Owens grandchildren Morey (Tracey) Howery, Ken (Pam) Owens and Dawn Coburn, Josephine Owens great grandchildren Bryan, Kayla, Kassidy, Tristan and Caitlyn Great Great Granddaughter - Aspen Sisters - Lola Brockie, Edna Anhorn, Rosa Still and Mona Lyons. Mary was predeceased by her husband William (Bill), Granddaughter Corrine Hernandez, Grandson Chris Owens and four brothers Oliver, Doug, Bruce and Cecil Smith. Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 23, 2015, 1:00 PM at Providence’s Summerland Funeral Chapel, 13205 Rosedale Avenue, Summerland, BC. Donations may be made to the Charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.providencefuneralhomes.com. 250-494-7752

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Team Gartrell Grinders, Alexis Gartrell, Pat Gartrell, Megan Gartrell, Linnaea McDermid, Linda Kirbyson took part in the second annual Giant’s Head Grind on Saturday, dressed in Superhero capes. The logo on each cape included the letters C.W. for Christopher Walker and the number 31, which was his goalie number as a hockey player. The race is held in memory of Walker who died of colon cancer in 2013. The Gartrell team motto was “Anyone that is fighting cancer is a hero in our eyes and not every hero wears a cape.”

Many bills considered during Parliament session This has been an interesting week on Parliament Hill given a few well publicized verbal gaffes from two opposition party leaders. While I am frequently asked to comment when such episodes occur (usually from partisans of various stripes) in my view I believe ultimately how an elected official conducts themselves is a topic best left between an MP or MLA and the citizens they represent. In Ottawa there is currently four weeks remaining until the house adjourns in June for what is expected to be the final sitting of this 41st Parliament. There has been 60 government bills introduced during this second session of the 41st Parliament. Of those 60 bills, 40 have received Royal Assent and of the remaining 20 there are currently five bills in the senate leaving fifteen at various stages of debate in the House of Commons barring the introduction of any more bills. Aside from Government Bills there have also been 475 Private Members Bills introduced during this second session. Of this 475, 12

have received Royal Assent; 14 are currently before the Senate meaning that roughly 449 are still up for debate in the House of Commons. From a quick glance of the 449 Private Members Bills remaining in the House, roughly 10 have reached second reading with the majority at first reading, meaning they have been introduced but not yet debated. There have also been seven Senate Bills with one receiving Royal Assent to date and the remaining six at various stages of debate. Individually senators have sponsored 27 bills with five having received Royal Assent and the rest still under debate. What will happen to the bills that have not been passed? Before an election Parliament will be formally ended by a proclamation from the Governor General that is referred to as Dissolution. Upon dissolution all items on the Order Paper including government and Private Members’ bills die. Thus when the House of Commons adjourns in this case any bill not passed third reading

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Dan Albas will most likely not receive Royal Assent. While it is not uncommon for the Senate to sit beyond the House of Commons once the Senate has adjourned it is likely that any Bill not receiving Royal Assent will potentially die on the Order Paper in the senate. The next election will see the creation of the 42nd Parliament and both government and Members of that Parliament are free to sponsor bills similar or even precisely the same that may have existed and not been passed in this

41st Parliament. If you would like more specific information or have questions on any Bill before the 41st Parliament please do not hesitate to contact me. I can be reached at dan.albas@parl.gc.ca or toll free at 1-880665-8711. Before I conclude this week’s MP report I would like to express sadness and condolences to the family of recently deceased former Osoyoos Mayor and Boundary-Similkameen MLA John Slater. Mr. Slater spent many years as a vibrant small town Mayor and gave greatly to the community of Osoyoos and the surrounding area. John Slater’s contributions were many and he will be missed for his service and his friendly demeanour to all who worked with him. Dan Albas is the MP for Okanagan Coquihalla.

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