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For some Summerland families, the Giant’s Head Run has become an inter-generational activity.

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Science fair

Local students attended the Canada-Wide Science Fair in New Brunswick earlier this month.

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Legal battle

A former Summerland administrator has been awarded damages from the City of Williams Lake.

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Mental health

An online community allows youth to speak openly about mental health issues.

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Wine awards

A Summerland winery has received awards nationally and internationally.

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Changing fashions

Carla McLeod Special to the Review

Brianna Ure models an outfit from the early 1900s at the Fashions of a Century fundraiser on Sunday. The event was organized by the Summerland Museum and Heritage Society and Quest.

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A weekly market on Main Street will begin in June and continue into late September. On Monday, municipal council voted to approve the Sunday markets. “I think this is a good step moving forward,” said Coun. Erin Carlson. The market will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Main Street from Victoria Road to Kelly Avenue. The markets are an initiative of the Summerland Rotary Club. Members of council hope the weekly markets will increase business for the downtown merchants. “I think this is a real boost for our town,” said Coun. Erin Trainer. Coun. Doug Holmes said the markets will attract more customers to the community. Mayor Peter Waterman said the market will be a good opportunity for the community. “We will do everything we can to

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ensure its success,” he said. The Sunday market concept was presented in April as a way to generate activity on Main Street. “This is something that will benefit our community at large,” said Todd Laidlaw of True Grain Bread, a Main Street business. “It will give Summerlanders an opportunity to go someplace on Sundays and to have fun.” While the market concept received the

tial loss of business resulting from a lack of parking in front of the store. In a letter to council, Smith suggested Memorial Park instead of Main Street for the market. “I feel that the park is a much better option to hold an event on Sundays in the summer,” the letter stated. “On a hot day, wandering around under the shade of trees is a beautiful setting for a market or a variety of different events.” H e added “This is something that the market on will benefit our comM a i n munity at large. It will Street give Summerlanders an would opportunity to go some- i n t e r with place on Sundays and to fere parking have fun.” in front Todd Laidlaw of his business. To accommodate support of the major- Home Hardware’s ity of Main Street concerns, a numbusinesses, one mer- ber of parking stalls chant, Shane Smith on Wharton Street of Summerland will be reserved for Home Hardware, Home Hardware had concerns about customers during the location, men- the markets each tioning the poten- week.

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Dr. Mike Abougoush, left, and Dr. John McIntosh, right, of Summerland Dental Clinic, raised $1,000 for the Summerland Asset Development Initiative through a grand reopening barbecue on April 24.

Finalists attend Canada-Wide Science Fair Six finalists from the Central Okanagan Regional Science Fair, along with two

chaperones attended the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Fredericton, New Bruns-

wick, during the week of May 11 to 16. The team con-

sisted of Charley Smith, a three-time finalist; Grant Mansiere, a two-time

finalist; and Patricia Humer, Jeanine Looman, Jacqueline Mansiere and Emily

Celebrating pedal power

Members of municipal council show the Bike to Work Week sign. From left are Coun. Doug Holmes, Coun. Erin Carlson, Coun. Richard Barkwill, Coun. Erin Trainer, Coun. Toni Boot and Mayor Peter Waterman. Missing is Coun. Janet Peake. Bike to Work Week runs from May 25 to 31. Information on Bike to Work Week is available online at biketowork.ca/summerland.

Moseley, all firsttime finalists. After nearly 12 hours of travel and a day of adjusting to the four-hour time change, the finalists spent eight hours being judged on their science fair projects. Four of the six earned medals in an award ceremony held on Friday, May 15. Grant Mansiere, a Summerland Secondary School student, received the Challenge Award for Top Project in Category and Gold Medal which includes $250 plus scholarships to a variety of Canadian institutions. Smith of Penticton Secondary School received a Challenge Award for Top Project in Category and Silver Medal including scholarships to a variety of Canadian institutions. Jacqueline Mansiere of Summerland Middle School and Emily Moseley, a Summerland stu-

dent at KVR Middle School earned bronze medals. British Columbia as a province faired exceptionally well at the national science fair with the majority of the awards coming to the west coast of Canada including the Best in Fair award winner and the runner up, both from the Lower Mainland. These results came on the heels of accomplishments by two other students from British Columbia competing at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair held annually in Pittsburgh, Penn. Those students were awarded $75,000 each for their accomplishments. Science fairs and science fair projects continue to be a way for students to explore the world around them, use inquiry-based learning, and, contribute to the greater good of the world.

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DeGagne wins two-year battle over dismissal Former Summerland CAO awarded $65,250 in damages Dale Boyd Black Press The former chief administrative officer (CAO) of Summerland will be awarded $65,250 in damages from the City of Williams Lake after a decision handed down by the Supreme Court of B.C. The punitive damages awarded to Donald DeGagne were equivalent to six months notice after a two-year legal battle with the city over his dismissal. The ruling made by Justice Jane Dardi was announced on May 15, compensating for six month’s pay, loss of DeGagne’s pension and other benefits for six months and his relocation cost to Williams Lake, $643, as well as one third of his legal costs. She ruled against awarding special or punitive damages to DeGagne.

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The dismissal cost the city about $200,000, including its own legal fees. DeGagne also sought damages for defamation as well as for alleged breaches of the Community Charter, but was unsuccessful. The civil suit relates to the dismissal of DeGagne by the City of Williams Lake in 2013. He was supposed to step into the new role of CAO on March 1, 2013, but on Feb. 27, 2013 the city terminated his contract of employment. According to court documents, DeGagne was interviewed for the position in January 2013 and it was offered to him by the city. The documents say he was emailed by the city’s human resources manager asking if he would agree to a press release announcing DeGagne as the new CAO before the employment contract was signed. The press released was issued by the city announcing DeGagne as the new CAO and listing his start date. The mayor of Williams Lake at the

Soprano Carlene Wiebe sings while Dimiter Terziev accompanies on piano during a special concert at Summerland Seniors Village on Friday afternoon. Also performing was Sally Arai on clarinet.

time, Kerry Cook, phoned DeGagne to congratulate him on his new position on Feb. 14, 2013. The contract was signed and sent to the city. On Feb. 18, 2013, Cook received an anonymous letter which was very critical of DeGagne and his performance as the former CAO of Summerland. After discussions with the CAO at the time, the city decided to terminate DeGagne’s contract. The anonymous letter was unsigned and unsourced and was not included in the court documents. DeGagne was emailed a termination letter, which was reproduced in the court documents. “It is with some regret that I must advise that last night City Council resolved to terminate the contract of employment that the City recently entered into with you for the CAO position,” the email reads. “Council acknowledges that you will have incurred certain expenses in relation to your anticipated relocation to Williams Lake and is prepared to compensate you in that connection for your reasonable expenses.” The email goes on to say DeGagne would receive payment of one months salary and that it would be “in both parties interest to issue a mutual press release.” Justice Dardi states in the documents that the conclusion reached by the city was informed “at least in part” by the contents of the anonymous letter. She also states that because DeGagne hadn’t commenced employment, he hadn’t entered the probationary period outlined in his contract. Dardi also cleared Cook and the city council of the day of any “malicious or outrageous conduct.”

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Historic fashions

Taylor Arkesteyn models a dress that could have been worn to a Summerland Teen Town dance in the 1950s. The Fashions of a Century fundraiser was put on by the Summerland Museum and Heritage Society and Quest. The fashion show and tea was held on Sunday afternoon at the Harold Simpson Youth Centre.

Police rePort rash of thefts reported

Overnight on May 24 to 25, Summerland RCMP received seven calls about break and enters, interrupted break and enters, stolen vehicles and recovered stolen vehicles. The calls came between 3 and 5 a.m. and were all in the area of Jubilee Road and Ritchie Street. Police say a similar rash of incidents occurred in Penticton on the same night. The stolen vehicles were recovered.

license plates stolen

Over the past week, police have received numerous calls about stolen license plates. The plates were stolen from vehicles and trailers throughout the community.

Bicycle stolen

On May 23, police were called after a white Scott mountain bike was stolen from Rosedale Avenue. Anyone with information on this theft is asked to contact the Summerland RCMP detachment.

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On May 21, paint was taken from a road painting vehicle. The paint was later thrown onto the vehicle and onto another random vehicle.

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EDITORIAL Market value A proposed Sunday market in Summerland has the potential to bring plenty of business into the community. The markets will begin in late June and will continue to late September. The potential economic benefits are worth the efforts. Anyone who has spent time at the Penticton Farmers’ Market on a Saturday can see the advantages of a downtown street market on the weekend. The Penticton market draws an assortment of vendors and attracts many customers to the area. While Summerland already has a weekly market, the weekend market will accommodate those customers who cannot attend the Tuesday morning schedule. Summerland has worked with downtown markets in the past, on Victoria Road on Friday evenings. While these markets brought some customers to the downtown area, the Sunday time slot will likely prove more convenient for customers who work on weekdays. Summerland has held special weekend market events in the past. In the 1990s, the community held a series of one-day weekend festivals on Main Street in an attempt to draw customers to the downtown area. These events were well attended and became important attractions for the community. When customers come to browse the vendor booths at a downtown market, they will also take the time to check out the stores, restaurants and coffee shops. This is an immediate benefit for the downtown businesses. In addition, the markets can help to raise the profile of the downtown area as a whole. Summerland’s existing downtown businesses, as well as small and seasonal businesses, deserve the opportunity to showcase themselves through a regular weekend market. By working together, the vendors and businesses involved will be able to promote themselves and the community as a whole using this special event.

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Province goes long with LNG bid VICTORIA – Opposition politicians were outraged over the B.C. government’s latest effort to secure its first major liquefied natural gas deal, announced last week. Premier Christy Clark, Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman and Finance Minister Mike de Jong signed agreements with Pacific Northwest LNG for a long-term gas royalty structure that could run for 30 years. The government says the deal guarantees minimum royalty revenue for the province, while the investors increase their revenue if the spread between gas prices in North America and Asia increases during the term. Pacific Northwest is a partnership of some of the biggest investors and gas customers: Malaysian state giant Petronas, its Canadian subsidiary Progress Energy, Chinese state firm Sinopec, Indian Oil Corp. and Japan Petroleum. These corporate

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Tom Fletcher giants will review a project development agreement, and if they approve, Clark will convene the legislature to approve changes that would compensate them if the new LNG income tax increases. Environmental changes such as a “discriminatory” carbon tax increase or greenhouse gas regulations on LNG would also trigger compensation. Future changes to general carbon tax or corporate income tax rates would not. NDP leader John Horgan warned that “too much lolly” is being offered, with no word of job guaran-

tees for B.C. or a deal with First Nations at the proposed site near Prince Rupert. “My biggest concern is that we’re tying the hands of future governments because a desperate government made commitments that they overpromised on and now they want to get a deal at any cost,” Horgan said. Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver called it “shocking and irresponsible,” repeating his prediction that the global market is swimming in gas and will never support huge greenfield projects across B.C. For the investors, it’s like a mortgage. There are “subjects” to be removed before the deal closes, and this is a proposed $36 billion mortgage for pipelines, LNG processing and shipping facilities. This isn’t just a political dispute. For example, Progress has drilled about 500 gas wells in northeastern B.C., and Petronas took it over

with this development in mind. Without exports, B.C.’s whole gas industry is looking at a bleak future of low prices and demand. Petronas delayed its investment decision to this year and cited exactly these concerns, certainty on taxation and royalties beyond the election cycle. With that in hand, their obstacles remain federal environmental approval and a revenue sharing deal with a First Nation to host a terminal. Pacific Northwest CEO Michael Culbert notes that answers to questions posed by the Lax Kw’alaams First Nation were submitted to federal regulators only days before they started voting on a $1 billion share of LNG proceeds over 40 years. The vote was a resounding no, despite a redesign that put pipelines on a suspension bridge over the most sensitive salmon habitat. Culbert suggests that given some time to

examine environmental mitigation work, that answer may change. Does aboriginal title offer a veto over projects like this? According to the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision on the Tsilhqot’in case, the short answer is no. Objections could be overridden if governments determine a project is in the interest of the greater public. Talks have taken place with 19 First Nations affected by pipelines and facilities, and 14 have agreed. While they continue with Lax Kw’alaams and other Tsimshian Nations on the coast, it’s worth recalling that others are not so reluctant. The Nisga’a Nation has identified four sites as suitable for LNG terminals with a shorter pipeline route to the coast than Prince Rupert. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca.

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Land is needed for agriculture Dear Editor: Premier Christy Clark and the rest of her government show only “curled lip” support for the Agricultural Land Reserve. Agriculture minister Norm Letnick spoke a lot of gobbledygook as he tried to explain the firing of the land commission chair Richard Bullock five months before the completion of his five-year term so as to have “easier transition” to the new chair who just happened to be named and ready. There will, I am sure, soon be applications made to the land commission for non-agricultural use of ALR lands. Richard Bullock, who did sincere, serious work during his term, might not be approving of some of the ideas, whereas the new chair may look more favourably at the submissions. As Bullock says, there is a lot of truly valuable ALR land in the north which will only become more important as the warming climate dries out some southern areas but helps lengthen the growing

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There were a lot of campers in the woods last weekend but a soggy Sunday shortened the experience for many of them. Even though some areas seemed to get a thorough soaking, the forests are still dry and the risk of wildfires is high. Smokey the Bear didn’t make an appearance until 1944, but in 1938 George Powrie seemed to be starting his own campaign: “Be safe—cook without fire.” (And without food apparently.) You don’t have to go to those extremes, but please be extra careful when enjoying the great outdoors.

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Harper must be defeated Dear Editor: I attended the anti-Bill C-51 rally in Kelowna last Tuesday night, along with about 120 others. The bill basically makes disagreeing with the government a crime, and everyone seemed to agree that it’s a clear attempt by Harper to kill Canadians’ right to dissent. My message: The number one job of Canadians who care about this country is to unseat Harper in the October election. Justin Trudeau made a stra-

tegic decision to support the intent of the bill, which was to reassure fearful Canadians, while offering amendments to fix its huge flaws. Trudeau said Harper could accept the amendments or run against them in the election. And he promised to revamp the bill if elected. When asked last week on Global television if he would rescind Bill C-51, NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair said, if elected, he would fix it. There is no real difference between Trudeau and Mulcair on this.

Both want to win the election. Each has his own strategy. In October Canadians will face the most important choice in a generation. We must remove Harper and rebuild the Canada he is dismantling. To the NDP: Trudeau is not the enemy. To all Canadians: Please give to and actively support a progressive party. And, above all, vote because a low turnout means another win for Harper. Bob Nicholson Penticton

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Thanks for help at crosswalk Dear Editor, I want to thank, one more time, a motorist who helped me cope with an awkward occurrence at the Jubilee-Kelly intersection on the morning of Wednesday, May 13. I was on my electric scooter crossing Jubilee, in the middle of the road in front

of a couple of cars waiting for me to pass, when I heard a crash behind me. The canopy on the scooter had fallen on the pavement. A motorist in the lead vehicle quickly left his car, told me to go to the sidewalk and he would bring over the canopy. Then he said he

would park his car and come back to help reattach the canopy. This hadn’t happened before and I wasn’t sure how things fit together. When the motorist returned, he knelt down, found the fitting for the canopy attachment, tightened the bolt, and things were okay

once again. This is an example of how good things, in the way of assistance from others, can happen in Summerland when someone could use some help. I really appreciated the very willing, prompt, effective help I received. David McIntosh Summerland

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Barriers will be removed from road The no-post barriers along Prairie Valley Road will be removed and replaced with a painted asphalt curb,

no-parking signs and speed control devices. The high barriers had been installed on the road between

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allow residents to comment further on possible solutions for the area. Following this meeting, municipal staff recommended the barriers be removed and replaced with a painted asphalt

Dog owners who leave their animals locked in a hot car on a summer day could face criminal charges as a result, Summerland RCMP say. Cpl. Bruce Haley of the Summerland RCMP detachment said police receive

calls about animals left in hot cars during the warmer months. When the outside temperature is 25, the temperature inside a

car can approach 50. If the outside temperature is 32, the inside of a locked car can top 70 within 10 minutes. Haley said police

Development variance approved

Council approved a development variance permit for 6807 Hwy. 97 to allow a winery. The variance allows the winery to be located in the existing building 9.75 metres from the front property line and three metres from the side property line. An old house on the property will be used for a tasting room.

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Railway crossing to change

The municipality will make changes to the Victoria Road alignment to allow buses to stop on Simpson Road without obstructing the railway tracks. Municipal staff will also review current signs and road markings to ensure they comply with applicable regulations and standards. The municipality will also contact CN and the Kettle Valley Steam Railway to request the removal of fencing and brush affecting sign lines to the north of Simpson Road.

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curb and no parking sings. Staff also recommended two speed bumps be installed to reduce the speed in the area. Council members rejected the speed bumps but agreed with the removal of

Expenditures approved

Council adopted a pair of bylaws dealing with expenditures. One of the bylaws is to approve development cost charge reserve fund expenditure for Prairie Valley Road and Jubilee Road. The other is for a tax sale reserve fund expenditure for the RCMP generator. Carla McLeod Special to the Review

Fashions of the 1960s

Summerland Princess Martha Headland in a psychedelic print dress from the 1960s. The Fashions of a Century fundraiser on Sunday afternoon was organized by the Summerland Museum and Heritage Society and Quest.

Utility charges adopted

Council adopted a bylaw amending its fees and charges bylaw for electrical, water and sewer fees and charges.

Sewer expansion adopted

Council adopted a bylaw to add a local sewer service area to Juniper, Miltmore, Willow and Tait in Trout Creek.

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Mental health issues discussed online Carla McLeod Special to the Review

A brand dedicated to happiness. That is how Harry Holman describes the online community he is building through his website. Freemind Apparel Co, is a place where youth can speak openly about mental health. “The reason people don’t want to talk about it is because there is a stigma associated with it,” explained Holman. “If you break your arm, the first thing you say is ‘I better go to the hospital.’ If your mind is not functioning properly, you say ‘I’ll hide it because I don’t want anyone to know.’ It’s really sad.” Holman himself grew up living with obsessive compulsive

d i s order (OCD). “ I t w a s something I never talked Harry about. I hid it Holman f r o m everybody,” he said. “When I got to university the extra stresses kicked it up a notch and it really started to control me. I wouldn’t be able to go to bed for half an hour to 45 minutes because I’d be doing checks and compulsions.” A family friend had once told Holman, that if his compulsions ever started to be a problem or to interfere with his daily life, that he should seek help. “So I went and got help,” Holman said. His psychiatrist helped to educate him

on what was happening and helped him to find ways to control his thoughts. “One of my favorite quotes is ‘The mind is a beautiful servant yet a terrible master’, said Holman. “It’s unbelievably true if you let your mind run out of control.” For the next year Holman set about working on himself and applying what he had learned about how to control his thoughts. He was able to face his OCD straight on. If he had a deep feeling of having to do something, he was able to change his mind set, by asking himself if he really had to do it and what would be the worst that would happen if he didn’t do it. Every day when he woke up he would do the things that he had

been taught would help him. He did very well for about six months and was feeling much happier. It was while he was on a trip to Las Vegas with some friends that he brought on what his doctor called a self–induced state of psychosis. “Lack of sleep, lack of eating, too much drinking and marijuana” were the reasons explained Holman. “I was manic and that lasted three to four days until I was taken to the psychiatric ward where I stayed for a week. At the time I hated it but it was exactly what I needed.” After returning to university Holman slipped into a state of depression. “I didn’t want to leave my room or have any connection with anybody.”

He dropped out of university and returned home to his parents. He got a job as a server. “That was a huge step towards recovery because of the constant interaction with people,” said Holman. “It really helped with the selfesteem and confi-

that in opening up to others, it allowed them to drop their barriers and open up to him. It has been through his life experience that Holman has been led to what he is doing now. Not only has he developed his website but he is also working with “In my opinion there is o t h e r nothing more important mental than being happy. That’s h e a l t h agencies exactly why I am trying and is to help others find happi- speaking publicly, ness.” Harry Holman s h a r i n g his story. Holdence.” man sees a future Eventually Hol- where society will man started to talk talk openly about about what he had mental illness. He has gone through and coined the phrase, how he was doing. ‘We are the genera“It really helped tion leaving stigma me get better by talk- behind.’ ing,” he said. “It’s As he works to really therapeutic.” help others, he conHe found too, tinues to care for his

own mental health by meditating daily, using visualization techniques and positive affirmations. He ensures that he eats well and gets enough sleep. “In my opinion there is nothing more important than being happy,” said Holman. “That’s exactly why I am trying to help others find happiness.” To hear more of Holman’s story or share your own, read the blog written by medical professionals or check out the apparel items go to freemindapparelco. com. If you know a positive story about someone in our community, contact Carla McLeod at carlamcleod@shaw.ca or contact the Summerland Review newsroom at 250-494-5406.

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Holidays celebrated during Golden Week

Japan has some fairly major holidays in the year; The Emperor’s Birthday on Dec. 23, Coming of Age Day on the second Monday in January, Ocean Day on the third Monday in July, etc. These are to just name a few. These holidays, however, pale in comparison to the

wonderful Golden Week. Many holidays happen to fall during the last week in April and the first week in May. This creates a huge holiday for government workers as it usually amounts to a full week off of work. This comes as a

Raising funds for Nepal

relief to many people, especially since April is the start of the fiscal year, creating a lot of work and training with very little free time. During Golden Week, traveling in Japan becomes tiring, and very expensive. Places like Kyoto and Tokyo are packed with tourists

trying to take in the sights leading to long queues, and large crowds. However, traveling outside of Japan is quite cheap. So during my Golden Week, I traveled to Bali. This trip was my final holiday while living in Japan, and I was really looking forward to it.

I always find the changing of the fiscal year to be a bit sad, and stressful; saying goodbye to coworkers potentially forever and readjusting to new coworkers way of working with you is a pretty tough task. I wasn’t the only one looking forward to it either; one friend

who joined me on my holiday had worked around 40 days in a row averaging 12 hours a day. So she was definitely long over-due for her time off. After 10 days filled with scuba diving, kayaking, and swimming, we returned home to Hokkaido.

On May 21, Trout Creek School held a fundraiser called Run for Nepal in support of the victims of the earthquake in Nepal. Students were encouraged to bring donations for the Canadian Red Cross. The school raised $474 for this cause. From left are Asha Cave, Charli Hoyer, Emilia Tolnai, Grace Hildebrand and Carmen Harrold. They made posters to advertise the event and emceed the assembly before the run.

Notes from toyokoro

Anna Marshall To our dismay, we had completely missed the cherry blossoms of the year; they started just after we left, and finished just before we returned. But regardless of our luck, there is nothing better than stepping off a long flight into the refreshing, cool, Hokkaido air. Instead of sharing a Japanese proverb this month, I’d like to share an English proverb that my school loves, “One for all, and all for one.” One class in the Junior High school uses this as their class slogan. Anna Marshall is in Summerland’s sister city of Toyokoro, Japan as the assistant English teacher.

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On behalf of the Giants Head Grind - Christopher Walker Memorial Race, the Rotary Club of Summerland and the Walker/Matthews Family, we would like to acknowledge and thank all of the sponsors, volunteers and, most importantly, participants that took part and supported this years event. Each and every person who got involved was instrumental in making this day a great success.

Congratulations to all participants and especially those that made it to the top! First Place Male and First Overall • Jason Curran - 35:21 First Place Female • Carrie Allen - 42:28 We are pleased to announce, at the time of this printing, we have raised over $40,000 in donations to support colon cancer research, to stress the importance of physical fitness and to refurbish the hiking trails on Giant’s Head Mountain. Again, sincere thanks to all of you that worked so hard to make this happen. Finally, we want to thank and recognize the City of Summerland, Mayor Peter Waterman and Council, Parks and Recreation, Brenda Ingram and her team and Public Works, Don Darling and his team. All of these individuals, and those that work with them, assisted above and beyond to make this day a reality. The following is a list of times for our finishers: 488 571 522 675 594 456 410 701 772 788 453 489 802 405 457 464 688 730 648 751 556 449 700 401 755 476 815 769 664 694 770 659 506 505 704 768 433 636 638 544 644 776 487 743 483 546 402 403 533 404 409 514 477 475 479 536 784 581 441 596 780

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Burgart, Dennis Ettles, Ryan Wood, Jennifer Wood, David Harrold, Chloe Keller, Dean Fuhrman, Andrew Cameron, Sam Czerpak, Jake Spittal, Andrea Langlois, Marc Stevens, Gillian Fortin, Samuel Boener, Madison Sells, Beth Kershaw, Rachel Bergstrom, Linda Arendt, John Gris, Melanie Eberle, Carmen Scholefield, Angela Smirle, James Ketcheson, Zoe Isaak, Caroline Sparks, David Johnson, Jack Pautsch, Jessica Yunker, Brenda Goluboff, Dan Szabo, David Mcleod, Jane Simmons, Lillian Hurford, Brooke Martens, Justin Hewer, Jamie Pepperdine, Jenna Webb, Michelle Wikerd, JP Hawkeswood, Marina Wise, Kim Knowlton, Revor Lewis, Delaney Singleton, Kendal Marshall, Shayna Waterman, Geoff Gayler, Patrick Toulch, Michael Huston, Don MacKenzie, Jodi Smirle, Allison Wong, Samantha WT DaCosta, Hillary Jagger, Brigham Buckingham, Ryann Buckingham, Alana Kohan, Kim Varchol, Sandra Varchol, Bruce Kohan, Mike Lawrenson, Drew Morrow, Wendy

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Rice, John Carter, Louisa Carter, Neal Boland, Keith Steiger, Michelle O’Connor, Amy McDowell, Robert Stewart, Megan Cook, Alisha Braid, Janet Theilmann, Jane Braid, Alison Leahy, Doug Oliver, Jennifer Lewis, Nancy Redmond, Lynn Reitenbach, Laura Bagnall, Alexandra Filipchuk, Barb Filipchuk, Dean Fong, Alex Fortin, Luc Fortin, Roc Harrold, Carmen Harrold, Brent Milaire, Patti Anderson, Steve Myketyn, Kyle Jones, Brody Ng, Meaghen James, Brandy Arding, Erin Zorn, Lester Kershaw, Michael Theo, Wilson Thorburn, Barbara Hinchliffe, Pamela Bentley, Scott McDonald, Hannah Theilmann, David Keller, Livia Keller, Michael Rudyk, Danielle Wiggins, Sandra Reifel, Taylor Matthews, Stephen Jell, Janine McDermid, Linnaea Harvey, Kathleen Cook, Chris Schwarz, Laura Mogenson, Jean Gay, Janet Gay, Rick Murray, Jody Lougheed, Deb Wong, Jerry Stewart, Carol Anne Baker, Naomi Smith, Dwayne McDougall, Victoria

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Bohlken, Sue Gartrell, Pat Hofmann, Barbara Hofmann, Bernhart (Bernie) Schwarz, Mike Daudlin, Cara Heisig, Josie Gardiner, Jenny Cutjar, Bree Cutjar, Barb Brookman, Jennifer Lewis, Robert Mastalir, Alice Horton, Patricia Girard, Fiona Forman, Brett Steffensen, Leah Cutjar, Danielle Girard, Paul Milligen, Brian Milligen, Wendy Hollingshead, Garry Kirbyson, Linda Mandziuk, Glenn Clark, Ian Clarke, Tara Clarke, Matthew Clarke, Paul Leahy, Kathy Kappel, Frank Myketyn, Lauren Truman, Marla Meriam, Chantelle Pinette, Danica Ruddick, Jennifer Mollo, Adrian Cave, Gordon Nesset, Rendall Schultz, Ken Koot, Eda Gartrell, Alexis Gartrell, Megan Butler, Sharon Julien, Warren Bergstrom, Don Duffy, Evan Filipchuk, Chris Burke, France Monzon, Eduardo Walls, Ross Kowalchuk, Laura Bathgate, Gwen Hague, Charly Evans, Leslie Laurin, Karen Hopkins, Mark Obee, Christine Obee, Matthew Beaumont, Brianne Doell, Perry Chisholm, Christy

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MPs will visit their constituents This week is the final constituency week before the House of Commons adjourns in late June for what is expected to be the final sitting of the 41st Parliament. Constituency weeks are important for Members of Parliament as they provide an opportunity to meet with groups and citizens in our home ridings to hear feedback and in many cases provided assistance in dealing with federal government programs and services. Later in the week I will be travelling to the Lower Mainland to participate

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Dan Albas in a skills training related announcement that will outline details for a new program that will soon be available in many parts of Canada. What is exciting about this announcement is that the idea for the program in

question originated with a citizen who lives within our riding of OkanaganCoquihalla and his team at a B.C.-based post-secondary institution. Although this is not the first time a local citizen from our region has submitted a suggestion that resulted in national attention, it is from my own experience the first time a program has come forward from a local proposal to be implemented by government. In my view the fact that a private citizen living in a relatively small community can submit an idea that

can have national implications is exciting. It is also a testament to the importance of feedback, input and suggestions put forward by citizens to elected officials that in turn can be presented directly to the level of government they are elected to represent. While this pending announcement will likely not receive a significant amount of media attention nor the fact that it came from a proposal from a private citizen, it

is important to recognize the difference that Canadians can make in contributing ideas in how to build a stronger Canada. In my brief time as an elected official I have been fortunate to be involved in changes both related to local government and more recently the federal government. Many of these changes all came from ideas and suggestions from citizens and is one of the reasons why each year I do a listening tour.

For those of you who frequently read my weekly reports you will know that each week I ask citizens to always feel free to contact me with comments, questions and concerns on matters before the House of Commons. This is often where ideas come from and I would like to thank the many citizens who do take the time to respond and invite others to give me a call or send an email. When citizens work together with

their elected representatives we can continue to build a stronger Canada. Please contact me via email at dan. albas@parl.gc.ca or toll free at 1-800-6658711. Dan Albas is the Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla and writes this weekly report for his constituents. His website is www.danalbas.com and has an archive of previous reports. Dan Albas is the MP for Okanagan Coquihalla.

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Thursday

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 Caregiver Support Group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Summerland Health Centre lower conference room. For more information call Cindy at 250-404-7072. 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

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. 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. 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 provided. Special table of items for sale. Proceeds will go to a Penticton Regional Hospital project.

Sunday

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 handbell ringers 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 Kelowna. Sixth annual Survivorship Golf Tournament May 31 at the Summerland Golf and Country Club. Call Barb Davis 250-4947536. 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

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 are always welcome. Refreshments served. Call 250-494-8996. Dementia Caregiver Support Group — Are you providing care or support for someone dealing with Alzheimer’s or another dementia? Please join us at our Summerland meeting to explore how we can assist you. The meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Summerland IOOF Hall, 9536 Main St. Call Laurie Myres at 250-493-8182 or email lmyres@alzheimerbc. org. M o t h e r- t o - m o t h e r breastfeeding support — the Penticton/ Summerland chapter of La Leche League Canada meets on the third and fourth Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. Please call 250-494-1894 or email pentictonlllc@gmail.com for the location of the meeting. All mothers and babies are welcome. Find out more information visit www.lllc.ca. Penticton Concert Band practices 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 Farmers Market at Memorial Park, Wharton Street, every Tuesday from May to October, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information call Paul at 250494-0540. Summerland Kiwanis Club meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Kiwanis Lodge on Quinpool at

s 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.

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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 250-494-5851. 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

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Free seminar at Summerland Waterfront Resort Wednesday, June 3 at 7 p.m. Learn about probate, powers of Attorney, living wills, tips for your executor, cremation preplanning. This Living Well and Leaving Well Workshop is sponsored by Providence Funeral Homes. To register, call 250-494-7752. Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week, Recope Society of Summerland offers medically supervised water therapy and land exercise programs helpful to clients with various medical conditions, such as joint replacements, stroke, back problems, arthritis, to name just a few. A medical referral is required. Summerland Art Club annual show and sale

Saturday and Sunday, June 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 pm. at the lower level of the library, 9525 Wharton St. 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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Multiple generations enter Giant’s Head Run The Giant’s Head Run isn’t just a community event. It’s proudly become a family experience. I ran into Diane Pew as she registered several family members this past week. She explained she’s run the race for more than 20 years. Ever since moving to Summerland from Osoyoos in 1991, she’s been in the race. It has metamorphosed over the years.

She started running the 5.4-kilometre course, then ran the 10-km a couple of times. She ran it when her two daughters Kelsey and Kendall were in Grade 4 and 7. At that time, they did the children’s Man of Steel triathlon, and husband Jon, would join all of them for the 5.4-km run together. “We thought it was a really good community event,” she

said. “We just moved here and the people were so friendly.” “I think my children were sports minded already, but we had never done a family race. We all really enjoyed it. Of course, I was last.” she said. “When I turned 65, I started to run. It was my goal. I did a half marathon in Kelowna that year too. But I didn’t like being last. I did the 10km Giant’s Head Run a second time,

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and I was second last that time,” she recalled. “Now my four-year-old granddaughter, Kamryn, will run with me. She ran with me on the last bit on my half marathon in Kelowna last year. We were hand in hand through the finish line.” What Diane might not realize, that to her granddaughter, whether she finishes first or almost last, she is a positive role model and inspiring. I am sure it was a memorable proud moment as they crossed the finish line together and quite possibly there were emotional onlookers in the crowd. I find it always a tearjerker when I see the little ones running through the finish line with mom, dad or grandparents nearby. Getting the whole family active, and motivated to lead more active healthy lives is such a positive element of our community. With more than 700 participants at the starting line, the atmosphere is energizing. Although many are competing for a time, most are enjoying the friendly race as they cheer each other on and take part in a positive community event.

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Joanne Malar With great T-shirts, medals to top three finishers in 22 different categories, and more than $2,000 worth of draw prizes, the Giant’s Head Run is always a highlight of the Action Festival Weekend. If you want to cheer on the runners on Saturday, June 6, the race begins at 6 p.m. at the Library on Wharton Street and finishes in front of the Aquatic Centre on Kelly Avenue. Early bird entry fees for the Giant’s Head Run and Man of Steel Triathlon are available until Friday May 29. You can register online at www.runningroom. com or in person at the Aquatic Centre. Joanne Malar is the program coordinator for Summerland Recreation, threetime Olympic swimmer, 2012 Olympic Commentator, kinesiologist and holistic nutritionist.

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tickets $10.00 and available in advance only. tickets available at Macs, Bell Jacoe & co. and at the Kinsmen Beverage Garden in Memorial Park. Doors open 9pm - no minors.

Three Lakes Triathlon Series have secured two major sponsors for the Peach Classic Triathlon scheduled for July 19. Schoenne Homes of Penticton are the title sponsor for this year, while the Lakeside Resort comes on as the official host hotel. Bruce Schoenne, a housing developer in Penticton, has been involved in the

Peach Classic the last couple of years and wanted to see some of his initiatives carried forward. He stepped forward and offered to take those on as the title sponsor. “The big winners here are the athletes,” said Peach Classic race director Steve Brown in a press release. “Schoenne Homes is going to directly fund the photography packages for

each and every athlete. Every athlete gets a full photography package of their race for free.” Brown added this is just the first step in what is hoped to be a longer term relationship with plans already underway for next year and beyond. With the Lakeside Resort, Brown said this strengthens a relationship that has existed before, but unofficially for a couple of years.

Summerland Ladies Golf Club

May 19 The overall low gross/low net winners of the Betty Prince portion of May 19 were Carol Mulligan, low gross, 86 and Vijai Vaagen, low net, 74. First Flight: First low gross Val Eibner and Helen Pybus, 89; first low net Doreen Butterworth and Amanda McConaghy, 78. Second Flight: First low gross Maribel Rothfield, 99; first low net Julie Macaulay and Lynne Karaim, 74. Third Flight: First low gross Hedy Sewell, 109; first low net Betsy McAndrew, 79. Winners of the Purple Ball game: Lynne Karaim, Yvonne Stelzer, Ruth Daviduk and Anka Manders.

Sumac Ridge Senior Men

May 20 The Sumac Ridge Golf Club Senior Men played on May 20. Results: Low gross Maurice Wood, 35. Low net Fern Michaud, 30. Closest to pin, Wayne Symes. Longest putt, Leo Caumartin.

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Plays, concerts will be staged Last week students from Summerland Secondary presented Dating for Dummies at Centre Stage Theatre. Later this week and next week a number of plays and concerts will be performed at the Shatford Centre in Penticton. First up is a new group who call themselves the Shatford Players. They are presenting Colleen Curran’s play CakeWalk tonight, Friday and Saturday in the Shatford Auditorium. Curran, who some of you may have heard interviewed by Dennis Walker on socountry. ca Monday morning, is a Canadian author who has written an amazing story filled with humour, laughter, jealousy, pain and love. In Cake-Walk, Curran has developed each of the six characters at different “turning points” in their lives, and throws them together for the annual Canada Day town fair. As so often happens in life, the journey is the most fun – or is it all fun? Watch it and find out. Next up are the Cawston Players with an edgy black comedy that touches on loaded topics of misogyny, racial prejudice, and homophobia in its comic pummelling of middle class sensibilities. Please be advised that God of Carnage, contains adult themes and coarse language. Showgirls, glitz and glamour are at the Shatford Centre June 6 when the Celebration Singers, of Kelowna, present Babes Hit Hollywood and some of the most iconic songs heard on the big screen. This all-female, auditioned, non-profit

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David Finnis singing group invite you to tap, snap, and clap along to outstanding film hits; featuring music from movies such as Pitch Perfect, Saturday Night Fever, Dreamgirls, Dirty Dancing and Slumdog Millionaire. In addition to drama and music there are several art exhibitions in the next few weeks. Both of Summerland’s painting groups will be displaying (and selling) their works. First up are the

Summerland Pleasure Painters with their Art Show and Sale this weekend at the St. Stephen’s Anglican Church Hall. The Summerland Art Club will be holding their annual Show and Sale during the Action Festival weekend when over 20 artists will be presenting new, original works in watercolour, acrylics, oil, pastels and pencil in the lower floor of the Summerland Library on Wharton Street. For times, prices and more details on these and other cultural events in our area see the Art Council’s website or subscribe to the e-Palette. 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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The Summerland School of Dance competitive dance team members had their highest scoring year in competition yet to date. Competing against several other registrants, from Vancouver to Alberta, this year the teams took home two third-place plaques, a second-place plaque, and a first-place trophy. Among those awards, silvers, several golds, and high gold medals were awarded to the team members as well. The next team auditions will be held at the beginning of the dance season in September/October. Summerland School of Dance will hold a year-end recital on the evenings of May 2 and 30 with a matinee on May 31. Tickets can be purchased at Summerland School of Dance as well as at Coco’s Fashions and Finery. Come cheer on the students at Centre Stage Theatre. Please note payment for tickets is via cash or cheque only. In the top row from left are Chelsi Bentham, Ashley Manning, Marie Holmes, Devyn Slade, Brooklyn Stern, Rachel Berekoff, Tia Ferlizza, Elizabeth Potter. In the middle row are Jenna Mercer, Caitlin Slade, Jenayah Lefebvre, Krista Goss, Maria Raitt, Ally Handfield. In the bottom row are Sage Beddome, Ursula Chalmers, Keiran Sunderman-Wilkes, Haley Wiens, Sophie Ferlizza, Sydney Kole. Missing are Avery McKelvey, Jessica Lewis, Nilah Gaudiuso and Eva Goss. Chelsi Bentham received a choreography award.

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