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Time for music

Elementary students in Summerland received an introduction to music last week.

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Apples dumped Rotting fruit was found dumped along a Summerland street.

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Stopping milfoil

Milfoil has made an early appearance in Okanagan lakes this year.

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Funds for youth

The Summerland Asset Development Initiative has received a substantial donation.

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Tennis tourney

Young tennis players were in Summerland on Sunday to take part in a tournament.

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Park trails

A Summerland service organization created a series of trails on Giant’s Head Mountain.

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Bluegrass sounds

Mark Brett Black Press

Harold Pudwell of the Sunnyside Bluegrass band of Salmon Arm belts out a tune during the gospel service on the final day at the annual Summerland Bluegrass Festival at the Summerland Rodeo Grounds. The three-day event attracted some of the top bluegrass musicians and singers.

Drivers urged to brake Police urge motorists to reduce speed around stopped emergency vehicles John Arendt Police are urging motorists to slow down when they pass official vehicles stopped on the side of the road. Operation Shield, a provincewide initiative, was launched

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on Tuesday to remind drivers to slow down for official vehicles stopped with their lights flashing. If the speed limit is 80 kilometres an hour or more, motorists must slow to 70 km/h when passing. If the speed limit is slower than 80 km/h, motorists must slow to 40 km/h. Drivers who do not slow down could face a fine of $173 and three points on their licenses.

Cpl Ronda Rempel of B.C. RCMP Traffic Services said legislation came into place in 2009, but drivers continue to pass stopped emergency vehicles without slowing down. She said more than 200 workers have been injured and 15 have been killed on the highways over the past 10 years. Emergency workers in Summerland say they have had

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many near misses while stopped on Highway 97. “We’ve almost been hit multiple times,” said Cst. Janice March of the Summerland RCMP detachment. She added that one police officer had several close calls during one stop. “As soon as you see the lights flashing, slow down,” she said. Fire chief Glenn Noble said firefight-

ers often observe motorists who do not slow down when passing emergency crews at an accident scene. “We even have people passing us when we’re going to a call,” he said. In addition, some of the passing motorists will use their smart phones to take a picture of the accident while they are driving past. He urges drivers to pay attention to the

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‘Left lane hog’ rule kicks in

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Highway drivers who hog the left lane and hold up faster traffic without a good reason now face potential $167 fines, with three penalty points. The clarified regulation took effect June 12 and requires drivers to stay right on routes where the speed is more than 80 kilometres per hour when other traffic is approaching from behind. The exceptions in which the left lane is okay is when you’re overtaking and passing another vehicle, leaving the right lane open to allow traffic to merge, preparing for a left hand turn, or moving left to pass an official vehicle with a flashing light. The rules do not apply to HOV lanes – the next lane to the right is considered the left-most lane on routes such as Highway 1 in Burnaby. Another change will allow municipalities to permit motorcycle parking within six metres of intersections with stop signs or signals, so long as sight lines aren’t blocked.

Police RePoRt Mailbox thefts

Police were called on June 13 and 14 following a series of mailbox thefts along Prairie Valley Road. The thefts occurred at mailboxes along the road between Cartwright Avenue and Doherty Avenue. Anyone with information on the mailbox thefts is asked to contact the Summerland RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

Fuel taken

Police were called following the theft of fuel from the U-Haul depot in Trout Creek over the past week. Fuel thefts have been ongoing in the area for several weeks.

Vehicle rescue

Firefighters and paramedics responded following a vehicle rollover on Fosbery Road on the morning of June 10.

ALR regulations change Jeff Nagel Black Press Breweries, distilleries and meaderies will be allowed to open up on farmland in the Agricultural Land Reserve provided they meet the same rules set out for wineries. That’s one of a series of reforms announced by the province Monday that aim to make it easier for farmers to set up agricultural processing plants and otherwise earn more money from their land. As with wineries in the ALR, at least half the farm ingredients that go into the beer, spirits or mead must be grown on the farm. Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick noted hops farming is on an upswing in areas such as Chilliwack and Kamloops, and predicts the rule change will create an incentive for more farmers to take a risk

and get into beverage production. “If that means you can enjoy some mead or some beer on a piece of farmland and that’s what it takes to get that farmland back into production, I’m okay with that,” Letnick said in an interview at an herb farm in Surrey. ALR land can also now be leased for farming without applying to the Agricultural Land Commission – a move the province hopes gets more unused land into production. Another rule change will make value-added processing easier by letting farms band together as co-ops and count all their members’ crops toward meeting the same 50 per cent local content rule. That’s expected to allow clusters of farms to feed into a plant in the ALR that makes something like juice or jam without seeking ALC approval.

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Metro Vancouver previously registered concern that looser rules for non-farm uses may result in less land being farmed and a further climb in farmland prices beyond what new farmers can afford. “Some people wanted us to do more, some wanted us to do less,” Letnick said. “I firmly believe that we’ve come up with the right balance that promotes agriculture and safeguards agriculture but also provide for more opportunities for farmers to earn income on their land.” Winery restaurants in the ALR will now be allowed to serve alcohol they didn’t produce, such as beer. Some reforms apply only on farmland outside the Lower Mainland, Letnick said, because he said farmers face a tougher struggle to earn a living in areas such as the Interior, North and Kootenays. A second home can now be built on large parcels of at least 50

hectares in the ALR’s rural Zone 2 provided residential uses make up less than 43,000 square feet. Letnick said that could allow farmers to build another house for family, lodging for workers, or a rental to earn extra money to support the farm. Similarly, retiring farmers in Zone 2 will be allowed to sell the farm but lease back their farmhouse from the new farm owner, who can build another home on the property. It’s hoped that will help those retiring farmers sell their farms but encourage them to stay there and perhaps mentor a new, younger farmer, Letnick said, and meet the challenge of the coming “generational change” in agriculture. Second dwellings are still on the same parcel of land, which can’t be subdivided without asking the ALC. More proposed reforms relating to agri-tourism are still being considered and are to be put to

local governments for feedback in the fall. Asked if he intends to increase the ALC’s budget so it can hire more compliance and enforcement officers – just three officers patrol the entire province for violations like illegal fill

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dumping – Letnick said that’s under consideration. He said the ALC’s budget is now $3.4 million, up from $2 million, and potential increases will be discussed with new ALC chair Frank Leonard.

Boys U10 champion Dylan Kerr hits a forehand groundstroke during a weekend tournament. The tournament was held in Summerland on Sunday.

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Rotting apples dumped along road Fruit discarded on Cedar Avenue John Arendt A pile of rotting apples, dumped beside Cedar Avenue last week, could bring bears into the area, a wildlife official says. Lisa Scott noticed the discarded fruit

and contacted bylaw enforcement and WildSafe B.C. “This is the first time I have seen apples dumped like this in our neighbourhood,” she said. “More commonly I have observed fruit left to rot on trees, but nothing deliberately dumped along a roadside. It was very

upsetting to see this.” Zoe Kirk, WildSafe B.C. Community Coordinator with the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen, said bears are still in the area and could be attracted by the smell of the discarded fruit. Kirk explained that bears leave the valley bottoms for higher

ground later in the season, but discarded fruit will keep them here. “If somebody’s going to dump apples like that, it’s lunch for them,” Kirk said. In addition to bears, Kirk said the rotting fruit attracts rodents, which in turn bring coyotes to the area.

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Rotting fruit was discarded along Cedar Avenue recently. At this time of year, bears in the valley bottoms are drawn to the smell of decaying food.

Petronas tentatively commits to LNG plant Jeff Nagel Black Press The Pacific Northwest LNG plant proposed near Prince Rupert now has preliminary investment approval from its proponents, prompting confidence from Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman that the massive project could be under construction by the end of this year. The consortium led by Malaysian firm Petronas confirmed it’s ready to proceed and the only conditions for a final investment decision are federal environmental review approval and B.C. government approval of the project development agreement. The Legislature is expected to be

recalled this summer to pass the deal providing tax and royalty certainty clearing the way for an expected $11-billion investment. “It would only be derailed, I suppose, if there was something in the environmental assessment that makes the project impossible,” Coleman told reporters Friday. He said a construction start is possible late this year that would see the first LNG shipments moving by the end of 2019. The outlook for LNG prices has darkened recently but Coleman said Petronas and its Asian partners have long-term contracts to sell the first 12 million tonnes of LNG. “This product is basically sold. They

have the commercial viability on this one.” Another problem for the project is aboriginal acceptance. The Lax Kw’alaams First Nation recently voted down a $1 billion cash offer from Petronas. More project design work and research is underway to address aboriginal concerns about the potential impact on salmon habitat at Flora Bank near the project site, Coleman said. “I think I see a sight line where we can satisfy the community,” he said. “I think as we come through that you’ll see that the Lax Kw’alaams will come together with every other first nation that’s already endorsed the project in the area.” He described the

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EDITORIAL Avoidable accidents An emergency vehicle or tow truck stopped on the road with lights flashing should be a sign for motorists to slow down and pass with caution. For years, laws have been on the books requiring B.C. drivers to slow down when passing official vehicles stopped on the side of the road, but too many drivers ignore these laws. As a result, emergency workers have to face near misses during routine stops or when attending accidents. Some workers have been injured or killed. On Tuesday, a provincewide initiative was launched to remind drivers to slow down around official vehicles with their lights flashing. The fact that such a campaign was deemed necessary suggests the problem is real. There is a risk for emergency workers when they have to stop on a highway. So far, Summerland emergency workers have been fortunate. While they have far too many stories of close calls, they have not had injuries or deaths as the result of drivers speeding past them. Still, the risk is present and it is a reality they face in the course of their jobs. Drivers who do not slow down present a risk for emergency workers, as do drivers who turn to look at the incident rather than focussing on their driving. Such behaviours increase the chance of a preventable accident. A call for motorists to slow down and pay attention when passing stopped emergency vehicle should be common sense. It’s about safety. Any time a vehicle is stopped on the road, there is an effect on the flow of traffic and road safety in the immediate area. Highway 97 through Summerland has been the site of far too many accidents, including some with fatalities. Those who patrol the streets and roads and those who respond to accidents should be able to do their jobs without a needless and preventable risk to their safety.

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The truth behind generalizations

My heart goes out to the family, friends and colleagues of Const. Daniel Woodall, the hate crimes officer who was gunned down in Edmonton last week. The tragedy that took hold of west Edmonton is a reminder of the everpresent danger police put themselves in and the bravery of those who don the badge. Having spent around four years living in Edmonton, and prior to that growing up three hours away, this one hit close to home. It was heartwarming to see the outpouring of support for the Edmonton Police Service, even notions as small as the changing of Facebook profile pictures to the EPS patch worn by Edmonton officers. Not everyone was willing to use the soapbox that is the Internet to show their support. No, some people picked the worst possible moment to, in so many words, say a phrase made popular

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Dale Boyd by former rap group N.W.A. I won’t repeat it here, that’s what Google is for. Too soon doesn’t even begin to cover it. Yes, police should be held to a higher standard of scrutiny than most; yes, abuse from police is real and should always be investigated with the public’s interest at heart, but find another time and place to make your argument. Save those comments for the officer who broke up a Texas pool party, waving his gun around at a bunch of teenagers like it was made of candy and shot out lollipops. What I get from the

dichotomy of these events seems like an ever-present truth, no profession is perfect. There are good doctors and bad doctors, bad journalists and good journalists, good people and bad people. Generalizations are dangerous, and used far too commonly in print, or even in everyday conversation. If you start a sentence with “Police always ...” or “Hockey fans are ...” or, my personal favourite, “The media ...” then I can guarantee without a doubt that whatever follows is going to be factually inaccurate. We as humans like to group things, to make sense of the gigantic scales of the Earth that our five senses are barely equipped to understand. This gets dangerous when dealing with groups of people. It happens all the time in politics. “The conservative right thinks ...” Let me stop you right there, no they don’t. You’re generalizing to make

your point. Joe Blow might vote conservative for fiscal reasons, maybe his views on abortion differ, and that goes for every one of the thousands of unique conservative voters out there. It reminds me of Kevin O’Leary warning us all that the sky was falling and that oil companies (a generalization) weren’t going to work with Rachel Notley’s orange Alberta. Nice try Kevin, but a swing and a miss. Generalizing race is a common practice as well. Phrases like “Black voters ...” or “First Nations voters ...” are a good way of summing up some data, but those statements aren’t off to a good start as far as being truthful or accurate. They’re really just talking points. My aforementioned favourite “the media ...” gets thrown around just as often as “the cops ...” — but can the thousands of people who are essentially just doing their jobs, with

different values, races and religions really get lumped together as one big metaphorical vulture? I would say not, but hey, I’m one of those vultures, so I’m a touch biased. Pobody’s nerfect, and it’s a common political tactic that many don’t seem to realize is the status quo: pick one person associated with a group that makes them look bad, and draw the focus their way to further your own agenda, right or wrong be damned. Just remember when you go to write an insensitive comment that, while you may not agree with their career choice or values, police, lawyers, doctors, chefs and students are groups made up of people, each their own unique person who eats, sleeps and breathes just like you. We’re all in this together, at least until we set up base camp on Mars. Dale Boyd is a reporter with the Penticton Western News.

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Evaluating loss of fair

Dear Editor: The sudden cancellation of the 2015 Summerland Fall Fair came as a surprise. We both have been involved with this century-old festival as a vice-president, secretary, convener, special events director, website and Facebook administrator.

It was a lot of work and we always had to struggle with low participation at the board level. Nevertheless, even a handful of directors with strong leadership could produce this annual keystone event. So we have to ask ourselves what went wrong this year?

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An audit by the B.C. Gaming Commission by itself could not cause financial challenges. Yet this was one of the key reasons for cancelling this year’s fair. The question is: was an application made and did the Gaming Commission provide funding?

If funding was not received, why were council or the public not notified and given the opportunity to contribute funds or provide sponsorships? Shortages of directors was the other reason cited for cancelling the fair. This could have been addressed by contacting former directors and asking for their help. In a crisis situation with the threat of cancellation a direct appeal would certainly have mobilized some of us.However, we never received such a call. The Summerland Fall Fair is managed by a registered, charitable society called the Summerland Exhibition Association. This society must comply with B.C. regulations and with its own bylaws. One of the requirements is an Annual General Meeting and the election of the Board which will execute the Fall Fair for the following year. The AGM takes place in October or November. In preparation of the AGM the current board must invite all members and nominations can be made. Once the board is elected, the new executive is determined. This executive will then decide how to organize next year’s Fair and when to start this process. Mr. Broesch’s statement that planning for the Fall Fair should only start in February is premature. It may not be his decision at all. His assertion that the planning process could be abbreviated is unsubstanti-

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ated since the current executive has never managed a fall fair. Now that the 2015 Fall Fair has been cancelled, we would like to see the executive make a public presentation to council and explain what they are doing to ensure that the hundreds of items required to conduct the fall fair are stored in such a manner that they can be retrieved next year without loss or damage. How will they ensure that membership is maintained, finances are in order and a successful grant application can be conducted for the next year? How will they make sure that we do not lose our 150 dedicated volunteers, suppliers, entertainers and food vendors? And how they intend to involve those who have successfully managed the Summerland Fall Fair in the past? The most important task will then rest with us, the community at large. We need to find out why unlike many other societies, the fall fair has such a hard time assembling and maintaining a qualified and hard-working board that does not need to be recreated every year. Perhaps we all need to take a hard look at how we have supported the fall fair in the past and how we can do better. Because without active public support throughout the year the Summerland Fall Fair will never be held again. Henry and Angela Sielmann Summerland

Ask Your Dentist... Q: I was told I had a few fillings and crowns to do, when do I need to get things done? - Paul

When explaining what we found during the Dr. Cindee Melashenko exam I try to break it down into 3 categories: 1. URGENT - infection, pain, decay...these are areas like abscessed teeth, dental decay, broken or cracked teeth that need to be fixed SOON. 2. PREVENTATIVE - areas that are at risk for problems in the future...teeth with existing large fillings, wisdom teeth, teeth that are not lined up or a bite that doesn’t fit together. These can be done when convenient for you, keeping in mind that there is a possibility for problems to occur before we get to them. 3. COSMETIC - a smile that we want to change the colour or position of the teeth slightly. This is third in line but if you want to lighten your teeth it should be done before fillings/crowns to blend with the new lighter colour.

The other thing to consider is TIME. We can often do the same amount of dentistry in 2-3 appointments as we can in 5-6 visits. Considering time away from work (or play), travel time to/from the office, and stress worrying about going to the dentist, it may be ideal to combine treatment in one area of the mouth instead of working on one tooth at a time. Hopefully this can help in making your decision on when to get your dental work finished. If we can be of any help, please give us a call.

Local merchants deserve support Weather watch

Photo courtesy of the Summerland Museum

Weather was a key factor in much of the research conducted by the scientists at the Experimental Farm (now the Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre.) This photo, taken in the 1930s, shows the weather station where interesting equipment provided helpful data to the researchers. If the weather had been the same then as it is this year they might have scratched their heads and reconsidered the varieties of fruits they were testing — and lemon and orange trees would be sharing our orchard space with the cherries, peaches and apples.

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Senate audit is tabled Although there are a number of events occurring in Ottawa this week, the issue that is dominating most of the media spotlight is the recently released audit of the Senate from the Office of the Auditor General. This audit of the Senate covered the fiscal periods of 2011-2012 and 20122013, reviewed $186 million in spending contained in roughly 80,000 expense items involving 116 sitting and recently retired senators. The findings? Of the $186 million reviewed in the AG Senate Audit approximately $975,000 has been identified as either questionable or spent in a manner that is not in accordance with senate rules. This questionable spending involves 30 of the 116 Senators audited; 21 of the 30 senators have been publicly listed in the OAG Senate audit while the remaining nine of these 30 Senators, also publicly named, have been referred to law enforcement for further investigation. The OAG Senate audit also provid-

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Dan Albas ed an opportunity for Senators identified in the audit to respond to the expense claims that have been referenced in addition there is also Senate created process that involves dispute resolution where there is disagreement. The Senate expense resolution process will be led by retired Supreme Court justice Ian Binnie. While it is not possible in the space of this column to list all of the senator responses to the audit to date some senators have admitted error in certain cases and made repayments while other claims are in dispute. Auditor General Michael Ferguson has also made observations and recommendations regarding

the Senate audit that include concerns over a lack of accountability and transparency and that in many areas senators can make decisions that are more economical for taxpayers. In total the AG has called for a transformational change in how expenses are administered and the need to do so in a more accountable and transparent manner. My thoughts? I have long been a supporter of increased transparency and accountability. This is why I make a point of publishing an annual accountability report that includes many items either not normally publicly disclosed or not easily located. To date my annual accountability reports have been well received and I encourage all elected officials to find ways to share similar information. Once concerning aspect of the senate audit is that while just under $1 million in potentially questionable spending has been identified, the cost of this particular OAG Audit of the Senate is cur-

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2016 PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTION 2016 Permissive Tax Exemption Applications are now available. Every property owner in the province must pay property taxes unless specifically exempted by provincial statute. Statutory exemptions are listed in both the Community Charter and the Taxation Rural Area Act. These properties include, but are not limited to: • schools and universities; • public libraries; • places of public worship; and, • hospitals. Under the Community Charter and the Local Government Act, local governments may grant permissive tax exemptions which exempt certain properties from taxation for a specified period of time. Generally, public parks owned and held by an athletic or service club, not-for-profit corporations, art galleries or museums owned by a charitable or philanthropic organization and property owned by a local authority receive permissive tax exemptions. The deadline to have Permissive Tax Exemption Applications and all relevant supporting information submitted to the District of Summerland Municipal office is July 31st, 2015. The policy and qualifying information is available on our website or you can contact Renée Belyk, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, at (250) 404-4041 if you have any questions.

DISTRICT OF SUMMERLAND 2014 ANNUAL MUNICIPAL REPORT At the Regular Meeting of Council on Monday, June 8th, 2015 Summerland Council set the Annual Meeting to consider the District of Summerland’s Annual Municipal Report for 2014. Council will receive submissions and questions from the public at the Regular Council meeting of June 22nd, 2015 at 7:00pm in Council Chambers, Municipal Hall, 13211 Henry Avenue. The Annual Municipal Report for 2014 is available for public inspection at the Administration office at Municipal Hall or on the front page of our website at www.summerland.ca under Community Updates. The Annual Report summarizes the year and includes Municipal Goals and Objectives, community facts, departmental reports and financial information.

rently listed as $23.6 million. While I continue to fully support increased accountability and transparency it is also important for cost effective solutions to be identified. Canadians deserve a process that creates confidence in how your tax dollars are spent with regard to expenses of elected Members of Parliament and unelected senators. It is also important to recognize that while some have promoted the idea of eliminating or defunding the senate, this could not be achieved without a national constitutional consensus among all of our Canadian provinces and territories. For more information on the Canadian senate please see my Feb. 26, 2013 MP report. For more information on the OAG Senate Audit or any matter before the House of Commons please contact me dan. albas@parl.gc.ca or call toll free at 1-800665-8711. Dan Albas is the MP for Okanagan Coquihalla.

Thursday, June 18, 2015 Summerland Review

Making music

Ed Nalesnik of Summerland was one of the musicians at the 20th Annual Summerland Bluegrass Festival on the weekend. The festival attracted musicians from around the province and beyond.

Mussels must be stopped Dear Editor: I’m a B.C.-based filmmaker, born and raised here. Last summer, I made a short film about the imminent threat that zebra and quagga mussels pose to our province. At the time, I assumed that the government of B.C. must simply be unaware of this threat. I hoped that my film would

help change this. You can watch the five-minute film at www.protectourfreshwater.ca. I know now that the provincial government is aware. However, for some reason, they have dedicated a mere $1.3 million dollars, spread out over three years, to combat a problem that has cost over $6 billion dollars

in North America so far. The current action plan is entitled, Early Detection and Rapid Response. This is based on a glaring falsehood. In 25 years, in hundreds of lakes and rivers across North America, it has been proven again and again that eradication does not exist. Zebra and quagga

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mussels, once in a lake or river, cannot be stopped. Prevention is the only option. Period. Since all it takes is one boat. The only way to protect our province is to stop and inspect every single boat that crosses our borders. Time is not a luxury we have. Anytime this summer or next, a boat could easily slip past your very weak border defence and launch in our waters. Then, the only option will be to sit back and watch as the mussels inevitably spread to every lake and river in B.C.. The damage will be catastrophic, the effects permanent. The people of B.C. are calling for action. This is an emergency and should be treated as such. Brynne Morrice Vernon

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Buddy Bench introduced at Giant’s Head School A bench in the playground at Giant’s Head School has been set up for children looking for playmates during recess. The Buddy Bench, an initiative to promote healthy peer relations among students, was introduced last week. Laura Fleming, a teacher at the school,

promoted the idea for the bench after she saw a video about the concept. Children who do not have anyone to play with at recess can sit on the bench and wait until another student invites them to join in an activity. Fleming said the bench is intended to teach students to

ensure all students are included in playground activities. Since the bench was set up, Darcy Mullen, principal of the elementary school said it is often empty, since students at the school tend to include others in their activities. Coun. Toni Boot supported the bench concept.

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“When I grew up in Summerland, I would have loved a Buddy Bench,” she said. “There were lots of times when I had nobody to play with.” Organizers and school officials hope students will use the bench occasionally, not as a daily way to find playmates.

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The Buddy Bench at Giant’s Head School was presented last week. In the back from left are Tina Martin of Summerland Bully Free, teacher Laura Fleming and Jenny Mitchell, Health Promoting Schools coordinator. In front from left are Coun. Toni Boot, superintendent Wendy Hyer and Darcy Mullen, principal of Giant’s Head School.

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Milfoil appears early in valley lakes The invasive aquatic weed, Eurasian Watermilfoil has made an early appearance in valley lakes. As a result, calls to the Okanagan Basin Water Board have already started. “Usually we are just starting to survey the lakes to see where the milfoil is growing under the water and where we need to start working,” said James Littley, operations and grants manager for the water board. He added that the first call this year came in last week. In the summer of 1972, the provincial government partnered with the water board and started an intensive program to remove the newly introduced, invasive milfoil from Okanagan lakes. Early efforts focused on harvesting the weed, using everything from floating barges to hand-scythes and pitch forks. The program was handed over to the water board in 1998 and more recent control efforts have included research into breeding special weevils to eat the weed. Today, the water board employs three operators who spend thousands of hours on the water annually to control the volume of the invader at our beaches, boat launches and marinas, at more than 200 sites in

the valley. E c o n o m i c a l l y, uncontrolled milfoil has negative effects on tourism, and studies have shown that thick milfoil mats can lower lakefront property values by as much as 19 per cent, Littley said. Environmentally, milfoil robs oxygen from the water, increases water temperature, slows the flow at the mouths of rivers, and increases polluting nutrients in the water.

It has also been linked to fish kills and loss of biodiversity. Last year, a provincial study found the primary factor reducing the flow of Okanagan River out of Vaseaux Lake was milfoil growth. “The Okanagan River there runs at about 10,000 litres per second in the summer — enough to fill an Olympic swimming pool in around four minutes — and milfoil

is slowing it down,” Littley said. Most milfoil in Okanagan lakes is controlled. Wood, Kalamalka, Okanagan, Skaha and Osoyoos all receive regular milfoil treatment through the water board’s program. In the winter, milfoil operators rototill the weed while it’s dormant. The roots are then left to freeze and die. In the summer, the weed is harvested or

mowed two metres below the surface and collected, then trucked to local gardens and orchards for fertilizer. The program takes into account fish and other species habitats, spawning seasons, sensitive plants, at-risk animals, and special events like triathlons. “This year, the combination of the early snow melt and the record warm temperatures seem to have created per-

fect conditions for the milfoil to grow early,” Littley said. “We spent extra time on the water over the winter trying to get ahead of the summer growing season, but we just can’t compete with the changing climate.” The threat now is if zebra and quagga mussels get into the Okanagan. The invasive mussels are voracious water filters, allowing light

to penetrate much deeper and increasing the habitat for milfoil. The public can prevent the spread of both species by remembering to clean, drain, and dry our boats and other water equipment. Now in its 41st year, the program has cost a total of over $18 million. “This is a drop in the bucket of what the next invasive could cost,” said Littley.

Bluegrass harmonies

Members of the Bluegrass Little Bits band from left are Greg Sahlstrom, Gayle Seifrit, Eva Mohn, Helen Bullock and Harvey Muller. The Castlegar musicians worked their harmony on stage at the annual Summerland Bluegrass Festival that took place on the weekend.

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More than 50 and maker mindset is people from B.C. and important for embraAlberta gathered at cing the new curricuOkanagan College in lum initiatives, espePenticton to take part cially in applied skills in a Maker Day 2.0 and technologies. workshop on SaturThe Maker Day day. workshop was made The workshop was possible with a donafacilitated by UBC’s tion from Penny Lane; Innovative Learning a non-profit society Centre, in conjuncfrom Summerland tion with the college’s that supports youth Women in Trades development. program. “We believe it is Maker Day is a important that all professional developstudents are exposed ment approach pionto making and new eered by the Innovatechnologies at an tive Learning Centre early age so stuat UBC’s Faculty of dents can develop Education Okanagan the skills required Campus, in partnerfor their future ship with the Induscareer paths,” said try Training AuthorOrv Robson, chair of ity. Penny Lane. Maker Day was The Innovadesigned for edutive Learning Cencators and comtre, consisting of an munity members to incubator space, two engage thoughtfuldesign studios and a ly in solving a real learning lab, brings world issue through academics, educaa human-centred tors, researchers and design-thinking proindustry leaders cess using creative together to imagine problem-finding and Problem solving the future of educaprototyping which Broyden Bennett from School District 60 (Peace River North) at left and Nick Kast, Summerland’s tech ed teacher work on tion while fostering incorporated new the design of wearable technology during Maker Day 2.0 on Saturday. collaboration and technologies. imagination. that through the joy these approaches, and learn deeper and technology, engin- as girls as early as The aim of the The centre is of making educa- tools and technolo- more permanently.” eering and math are Grade 2 are already workshop was to housed within the gies into their pracShe added that critically important making choices not to enhance Faculty of Education tices – whether it be “the maker move- for opening career pursue STEM courseach parat the University of “When educators become in classrooms, work- ment and its inclu- opportunities for stu- es. ticipant’s British Columbia’s shops or NGO activ- sion of the STEM dents.” Crichton says k n o w - empowered through Okanagan campus. ities in East Africa. courses of science, This is important developing a design ledge of design thinking they Dr. Susan Crichd e s i g n can more easily engage ton, the Director of thinkthe ILC and the Facing and students in hands on, ulty of Education i n t r o - relevant, real world at UBC’s Okanagan d u c e learning activities which Campus said, “when hands educators become in turn allow students on learnempowered through ing activ- to become engaged and design thinking ities that learn deeper and more they can more easily encomengage students in permanently.” passed hands on, relevant, Susan Crichton experireal world learning Open until 9pm. Regular Value $4.00 mentaactivities which in tion and innovation tors and community turn allow students in engineering, scimembers can take to become engaged ence, art, performThursday, June 18th to Sunday, June 21st ance, simple protoMOM, GRANDMOTHER & GREAT-GRANDMOTHER typing and education. HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY WITH ALL OUR LOVE. It is envisioned –YOUR FAMILY $ 00

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Stefan Bienz and his son Ilo enjoy a book together at the Summerland Library.

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Library activity unites fathers and children Through the glass doors of the library I saw a little boy with wind blown cheeks and a huge smile dragging a bewildered looking man. I could only assume was his dad in from the cold. The little boy knew exactly where he was and where he needed to go and headed straight for the children’s section. Dad still looking confused looked to me for confirmation and I assured him that his son knew what he was doing. They then spent a happy half hour browsing together during which time there were lots of exclamations of “Dad look at this one” or “No Dad, that doesn’t go there”. It was a very special visit to witness as it reinforced to me what an important role Dad plays in a child’s life even in

the small things like a visit to the library. This Father’s Day weekend we are having our fifth annual Donuts with Dad event to celebrate the special men in our lives. For the past four years we have been holding a paper airplane contest to see which family has what it takes to win. Competition is fierce and if you’ve ever attended you may remember the looks of utter concentration on the faces of the dads and children alike. Construction of the planes is a fine art that requires much thought and numerous test flights, or crashes as the case may be! The planes can either be constructed of paper or we even have wooden models that can be decorated and adapted however you would like. Throughout the

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are awarded in different categories such as the Longest Paper Airplane flight or the Longest Wooden Airplane flight. Kids and dads alike step up to the plate, waiting for just the right gust of wind to float them to the winning distance and not right into the tree! This event is very special to me as it’s something I get to do with my family, my husband and two boys are always there helping. I love getting to see all the different families who come out and join us whether it be dad, grandpa, uncle, brother or whoever. The room is filled with laughter and camaraderie between the competitors, it truly is a family event. So why not bring dad down to library on Saturday June 20th 10 a.m. to noon to see if he can walk away with the coveted bragging rights this year. If you’re looking for a good Father’s Day read why not check out ‘Boy in the Moon’ by Ian Brown or for a funnier perspective ‘Sh*t My Dad Says’ by Justin Halpern. Or maybe you want to share a story with your little one you could try ‘Froggy’s Day With Dad’ by Jonathan London or ‘My Father the Dog’ by Elizabeth Bluemle, you can find these and many other reads at the Summerland Branch. Adele Meadow is an Assistant Community Librarian at the Summerland Branch and she loves toasted coconut doughnuts.

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Keep Dad healthy this Father’s Day Be Dad’s exercise buddy. Make an effort to exercise regularly together, and schedule it on the calendar as a reminder. Working out with a partner encourages you to motivate and hold each other accountable. Does he like gadgets? Give him a pedometer or heart rate monitor. These tools will inspire Dad during his workouts and help him track progress and an ideal intensity level. Help him unwind. A gift certificate for a massage will

give Dad the opportunity to de-stress. Less stress is healthy for his mind and immune system. You’re never too old to make a homemade gift. Activity coupons are a great way to inspire a healthy lifestyle. Whether you offer him a hike, yard work help, or bike ride, an activity coupon will give you time to spend with each other and get you moving. Celebrations typically include many indulgent meals. Use Father’s Day as an opportunity to make tasty, healthy food that the whole

family can enjoy. When it comes to choosing snacks and meal options, these guidelines are easy to incorporate into Father’s Day festivities. Start his Father’s Day out on a healthy note. Serving Dad breakfast in bed not only shows that you appreciate him, but it also sets the tone for a healthy day. It may even inspire healthy breakfasts throughout the year. Oatmeal, fruit salad, cottage cheese, and scrambled eggs are examples of some delicious, hearty breakfast foods.

Have a heart-healthy cookout. Does your dad consider himself a “grill master?” Get creative with food choices to make the meal healthier. Turkey dogs, veggie burgers, buffalo burgers, and chicken are great options. Look for packages with a higher percentage of lean meat. If beef is more appealing, choose meat that is labeled “choice” or “select.” It also never hurts to throw some vegetables on the grill. Is he nuts about snacks? Almonds, walnuts, and hazelnuts pack a lot of nutri-

tion, including healthy fats, protein, Vitamin E, Omega-3 fatty acids, and fiber. Suggest to Dad that he might want to consider swapping a handful of nuts for the traditional bag of chips. TOPS Club Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the original, nonprofit weight-loss support and wellness education organization, was established more than 63 years ago to champion weight-loss support and success. TOPS has about 170,000 members in nearly 10,000 chapters throughout the United States and Canada.

Gift ideas for the dad who has everything Having exhausted their quota of ties, tools and sports paraphernalia, many Canadians struggle every year to come up with thoughtful and affordable gift ideas for Father’s Day. TD Credit Cards associate vice president, Stacie Pearson offers her top three present

ideas for the dad who has everything: 1. Quality time with Dad – Father’s Day is a great time to sit back and relax with Dad but why not get out and enjoy the day together? You don’t have to break the budget – get outdoors and shoot some hoops at a local park, spend

an afternoon at the movies or catch a game together with tickets to his favourite sports team. 2. Gift cards – No longer the faux pas of present giving, a gift card will give your dad the opportunity to have fun picking out a gift that he is truly excited about.

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Remembering our grandfathers If you think dads feel neglected after years of forgotten Father’s Day fanfare, grandfathers feel it even more. Though most men will often shrug that

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osity inspired you to help others. Mp3 player. Rummage through his old vinyl records and cassette tapes and find matching mp3s to load onto a player. Then show grandpa how to use his new gadget so he can enjoy music he loves on–the–go. Photo gifts. Load

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healthy. Commit to joining dad at the gym with a membership, install a basketball hoop outside the house, or enroll your parents in a ballroom dance class. Sometimes dads need to be reminded that there is a big world out there. Camping under the stars together or watching a meaningful documentary about the Earth is a great way to do this. You can also make a donation in dad’s honour to a charity like Christian Children’s Fund of Canada (www.ccfcanada.ca) which offers valuable gift items like fruit trees, mosquito nets, clean water wells, and business loans to help struggling families overseas. A “few of his favourite things” bucket. Fill a large bowl or container with some of dad’s favourite snacks, movies, drinks, and seasonings. If your dad likes spicy food, get a special hot sauce you think he’d enjoy. If he prefers cashews over almonds, make note of it when you’re out shopping. newscanada.com

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Exhibit examines famous artwork The Summerland Community Arts Council features six unique art shows throughout the year. Once every year, one of the shows is a community based show which means a call goes out for local artists to create works based around a special theme. This year that theme celebrated the 100-year anniversary of the Kettle Valley Railroad. For the past six weeks, works by 10 local artists featuring KVR scenes have been displayed on our walls. If you haven’t been in to see it you are in luck, the show is on for a few more days until June 20. The next show is titled The Rip Off Artists, featuring a group of 10 artists from Oliver. Each summer members of this group pick a work by a wellknown, deceased artist to copy. After learning about the artist and brainstorming their designs they spend one week creating their works and invite the public to watch their process. The show at the Summerland Art Centre will feature interpretations of their 2014 pick: Canadian artist Mimi Parent and her 1963 embroidery titled Queen of the Fish. When Parent moved to Paris in the 1920s she was influenced by the surrealist movement. This was a cultural movement with aims at resolving the contradictory conditions of dream and reality. Artists during this time painted unnerving, illogical scenes with photographic precision, created

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Carmen McDowell strange creatures from everyday objects and developed painting techniques that allowed the unconscious to express itself. Each member of the Rip Off Artists have created their own interpretation of the famous work using their medium of choice. In the past they have had works done in collage, acrylics, needle felting, painted on furniture and other found objects, encaustics, quilting, and even woodworking. Selections from previous years will also be in the exhibit. The opening of this show will be June 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. with an artist talk on June 26 at 2 p.m. at the Summerland Arts Centre, 9908 Main St. For more information about the Rip Off Artists please see their website www. ripoffartists.ca or stop by their home base at the Quails Nest Art Centre 5840 Airport Road, Oliver during the week of July 20 to 25 to see them in action on this year’s rip off challenge. Carmen McDowell is the Summer Arts Program coordinator with the Summerland Community Arts Council, P.O. Box 1217, 9908 Main St., Summerland, B.C. V0H 1Z0.

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Staff at Nesters Market presented a $10,000 cheque to the Summerland Asset Development Initiative. The funding came as a result of a nomination from Leanne Sieben, manager of Nesters. The money came from Newman’s Own Foundation, a charitable organization set up by late actor Paul Newman.

SADI receives $10,000 donation

A youth organization has received $10,000 in funding as a result of a nomination from Nesters Market in Summerland. Leanne Sieben, manager of

Nesters, made the nomination. The funding came from the charitable organization of Paul Newman. Newman’s Own Founda-

tion provided the funding at their annual luncheon on May 13. Sieben said she was proud because the winning entry went to the community.

“I’m really happy that Nesters Market has been able to be part of the community,” Sieben said. “We are a big part of this community, we support what-

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June 11 On June 11, the Summerland Senior Ladies Club played O.N.E.S. (net.) Results: First Vijai Vaagen. 70; second Kitty Porter and Ev Crane, 73; third Yvonne Sletzer, 76; fourth Barb Oleschuk, 77.

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June 9 On June 9, the Summerland Golf and Country Ladies Club played Putt for Points. Results: First Pat Gartrell, 26; second (tie) Amanda McConaghy, Betsy McAndrew, Janis Goll and Gwen Redfern, 23; third Barb Hatton, 21; fourth Yvonne Stelzer and Hedy Sewell, 20 points

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Summerland hosts tennis tourney The seventh annual Summerland Rookie Tournament was held Sunday, June 14 at Lakeshore Racquets Club with the participation of more than 20 youth from Vernon to Penticton. The Rookie Tour is a national entry-level tennis

tournament sponsored by Rogers that provides a fun introduction to competitive play. All players are ensured multiple matches and everyone receives a prize pack and t-shirt. The Summerland event had participation from boys

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Girls 8 and under: First Saylor Hoyer, second Andrea Brunner Boys 8 and under: First Peter Kunka, second Josh Gibbings Girls 10 and under: First Charli Hoyer, second Keeva

Patterson Boys 10 and under: First Dylan Kerr, second Reece Thiede Girls 14 and under: First Marie Holmes, second Kinga Kotulska Boys 14 and under: First Matthew Lowery, second Ian Heck.

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The finalists in the Girls U14 category: Marie Holmes, left and Kinga Kotulska. The tournament was held in Summerland on the weekend.

Junior golfers compete in Pitt Meadows Canada’s top played Junior Golf Tour, the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour presented by Boston Pizza, held the MJT Ford Series at Swane-Set Bay Resort and Country Club in Pitt Meadows, over the weekend of June 6 and 7. The golfers included one Summerlander. Brycen Ko, 11, out of Richmond, BC, took the MJT Peewee Boys title by a tremendous 24 strokes, shooting 71-73 (144) on the well manicured, challenging Swan-e-Set track. In the Junior Boys

17-19 division, six year MJT veteran Ian Kim, 18, of Vancouver, BC, fired an excellent closing round of 70 to shoot 79-70 (149) to win by five strokes over another tour veteran, Shayne LaRochelle of Coquitlam, BC. Henry Lei, 14, of Surrey, BC, edged out the competition in the MJT Bantam Boys division by a cool seven strokes, aided by his under par second round 79-71 (150). The MJT Juvenile Boys division champion was 16 year old Mitchell Thiessen from Chilliwack, BC,

who shot 79-75 (154) to narrowly edge out the competition by two strokes. Mitchell credited his win to his chipping, saying his ability to land his shots close enough to one putt was the key to his success. “It feels amazing to win, and coming up clutch in the end.” The two Girls Divisions fielded 28 players from around B.C. which is wonderful to see in competitive junior golf. In the Girls U15 Division, Julie Ju, 14, of West Vancouver, BC, placed first shooting 87-81 (168) to finish above the rest of the

field by two shots. Katherine Chan, 15, another Richmond native, collected the Girls 15-19 champion’s trophy with a great 78-73 (151) score despite tough pin placements. Players now shortlisted for MJT Team Canada for the Srixon International Junior Classic in Australia this October include Mitchell Thiessen and Katherine Chan. The finalists will be announced once the other qualifiers finish across the country. Each division had a Mr. Lube Long Drive Competition, a

Sligo Closest-to-thePin Competition and a Golf Town Comeback Award for best second day improvement in score. From Summerland, Rachelle Nielsen of the Summerland Golf and Country Club was one of the winners in the Sligo Closest-to-the-Pin Competition. The next Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour stop in British Columbia is the MJT Ford Series at The Harvest Golf Club in Kelowna on June 29 and 30. This tournament is also a qualifier for the North American Junior Amateur.

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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. S u m m e r l a n d 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 250-4047072. Summerland Horseshoe Club is looking for new members. Practices are held in Memorial Park on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Call Ron Moser at 250-4940450. 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 250-494-8274 or Annie Smirmaul at 250-4942286. 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.

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. 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. Saturday MidMonth Market and Vendor Showcase at Summerland United Church on, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 12, Oct. 17, Nov. 14, Dec. 12, Jan. 16 and Feb. 16. The markets run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds will go to the church’s refugee sponsorship of a Syrian family.

Sunday

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 250-4949310.

Tuesday

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 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 Alzheimer Society of B.C. will hold a support group for caregivers and family members of those with Alzheimer Disease or other dementias, Tuesday, June 16 at 7 p.m. at the IOOF Hall, 9536 Main St., Summerland. For details about the meeting or information on Alzheimer Disease and other dementias, contact Laurie Myres at 250-493-8182. 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

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

s 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. Summerland Scribes, a group for creative writers passionately engaged in works of fiction, creative nonfiction and playwriting, meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Summerland Arts Centre, 9533 Main St. Call John at 250494-0460.

Upcoming

Forty-year grad reunion for 1975 Summerland Secondary School graduates and teachers will be held at the Summerland Legion Friday, July 3 at 6 p.m. For more information, Facebook Chuck Harper or Sheila Talling. 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. One-to-one dietitian and nurse appointments at Summerland Health Centre, 12815 Atkinson St., are available for people with diabetes or heart disease. The sessions can provide extra help with issues including learning about diabetes or heart health and how to manage the condition; understanding medication and starting or adjusting insulin; meter certification and how

www.summerlandreview.com 17 to use meter results; setting small, specific goals; tobacco dependence counselling and support in quitting; and solving problems with chronic conditions. To make an appointment call 250-770-3530 or 1-800-707-8550. SADI Drop-In Program Monday to Thursday 3 to 6 p.m. for students in Grades 6 to 12. Play pool, ping pong, chill out or chat. 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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An introduction to music

Linnea Good leads students in a song during a session at Giant’s Head Elementary School on Friday. Choose Music, a three-hour introduction to music, was held at Trout Creek Elementary School and Giant’s Head Elementary School last week.

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Music fair presented at elementary schools Music teachers, leaders and performers gave elementary school students an introduction to music during a conferencestyle fair last week. Choose Music was held at Trout Creek Elementary School last Tuesday and at Giant’s Head Elementary School on Friday. “I want to encourage children and their parents to choose a balance of activities for extracurricular life — and to include

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them to know what the music options are for Summerlanders.” S h e s a i d “I want to encourage musical instrucchildren and their paris ents to choose a balance tion enrichof activities for extraing and can help curricular life — and to people include music.” in other Linnea Good areas of study. izer of the fair. “I “Music will make want them to know you happy for the how amazing music rest of your life,” she is for the body, mind added. and soul. And I want Throughout the

morning fairs, students participated in three-hour work stations led by music teachers, leaders and performers. The 17 workshops included three forms of drumming, three forms of dance and three forms of guitar. Good said the response from students and staff at both schools was positive. She added that she would like to have the music fair return next year.

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Tennis players

Rookie Tour tennis players in the eight and under category from left are Charley Dick, Andrea Brunner, Peter Kunka, Josh Gibbings, Saylor Hoyer, Madison Dick. The players were in Summerland for the seventh annual Summerland Rookie Tournament on Sunday. More than 20 Okanagan players participated.

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Tickets on sale for Many Hats comedy Black Press

Many Hats Theatre Company has their knickers in a twist over the third show in their 2015 season. But twisted or not, tickets are on sale now for Nana’s

Naughty Knickers, a Katherine DiSavino comedy for mature audiences. Bridget, played by Paris Valenciana, and her grandmother Sylvia, played by Donna Lynch, are about to become roommates.

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Musical instruction

Elizabeth Lupton of the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra teaches students about the violin during a session at Giant’s Head School on Friday morning. Choose Music, an introduction to extracurricular music options, was held at elementary schools in Summerland last week.

Right to marijuana cookies supported Jeff Nagel Black Press Medical marijuana patients have a right to possess and use cannabis in the form of cookies and products other than dried bud, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled Thursday. The unanimous decision is a major victory for cannabis crusaders who argued they should not be forced only to smoke or vaporize the drug when edible or topical products are safer and provide benefits such as delayed delivery. “Inhaling marihuana can present health risks and is less effective for some conditions than administration

of cannabis derivatives,” the country’s high court ruled. It found the federal drug law exemption allowing medical pot patients access only to dried marijuana violated their constitutional right to life, liberty and security of the person. Approved patients who illegally baked cookies, brewed pot tea or turned it into oil had faced the threat of criminal prosecution, but not any longer. “This denial is not trivial,” the court ruled. “It subjects the person to the risk of cancer and bronchial infections associated with smoking dry marihuana, and precludes the possibility of choosing a

more effective treatment.” The ruling upholds the decision by B.C. courts that dismissed drug trafficking charges against Owen Smith, a Victoria man caught baking pot cookies for a local compassion club. “It’s a great decision from the point of view of all medically approved patients,” said Abbotsford lawyer John Conroy, one of the lawyers who defended Smith before the Supreme Court. He said the government’s driedonly restriction was unreasonable. “It forced people to choose between a legal but inadequate treatment and an illegal but more

effective one.” Conroy is optimistic the Supreme Court’s ruling will also guide another pending case in which medical marijuana patients have argued before a Federal Court judge that they should be allowed to continue growing their own pot at home, instead of buying only from new commercial producers authorized by Ottawa. In that case as well, Conroy and cocounsel Kirk Tousaw argued similar constitutional rights are in play – that medical marijuana users are deprived reasonable access if they can’t afford to buy from commercial producers and that they then risk jail if they

grow it themselves or buy on the black market. That trial took place this spring and the judge has reserved decision. Conroy predicts Thursday’s ruling will also allow commercial producers to start offering cannabis edibles and topicals, rather than just dried pot. The Supreme Court did not give the federal government time to pass new regulations and instead issued an immediate order that the old restriction was no longer in force. It’s not yet clear how Ottawa will respond, but it could regulate pot derivatives through a different mechanism.

wanting to call your own nana to find out what she might be up to. Nana’s Naughty Knickers opens on the Cannery Stage on July 2 and runs until July 25. Performances are Thursday, Friday, and

Saturday at 8 p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the Wine Country Visitor Centre at Railway and Eckhardt in Penticton or reserve by phone at 250-276-2170 or 1-800-663-5052.

The sun is about to reach its summer solstice and the longest day of the summer on Sunday, June 21. To mark the event, a gathering will take place at the ‘Pen Henge’ standing stone array on Munson Mountain in Penticton that evening. The public gathering is being organized by the Penticton meeting group of the Okanagan Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and it will feature safe solar viewing through filtered telescopes. If skies are clear, participants will gather at Munson Mountain at around 8.15 p.m.. in anticipation of seeing the shadow cast by the sun over the summer solstice stone extending gradually toward the central heel stone. Sunset will take place at 8.50 p.m.. The actual time of the solstice will be at 9.38 a.m. The Pen Henge standing stone array is a project spearheaded by Chris Purton and the Okanagan Astronomical Society which later became part of OC RASC, and which was supported by Penticton City Council and its Parks Department. The installation, which is located at the top of Munson Mountain above the large ‘Penticton’ sign on the east side of Okanagan Lake, con-

sists of four stones that delineate the sunset points on the four cardinal dates of the year. Anchored by the Heel Stone, the Equinox Stone points to the Sun’s sunset point at both the Spring and Fall Equinoxes, while the other two stones mark the Winter and Summer Solstice setting points respectively. Photos of the array and earlier observances can be viewed on the OC RASC website at ocrasc ca through the Image Gallery link and the Pen Henge folder. Purton, who is a retired scientist at the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory at White Lake, refined measurements during the summer solstice last year and determined that the moment of sunset will be 8.50.2 p.m,, “provided that the trees on the horizon have not grown appreciably.” A brass plaque with a brief explanation of the array is permanently attached to the top of the heel stone.

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Club built trails on Giant’s Head Carla McLeod Special to the Review

Who in Summerland today has heard of the Jolly Boys Club? Not only did this small group of men live up to their name by having fun, they also were instrumental in attracting tourists to Giant’s Head Mountain. The Jolly Boys consisted of a core group of 10 members, who formed their own independent club after the Jr. Chamber of Commerce, to which they had belonged, disbanded. They kept as their same objective, the aim to promote Summerland. “We wanted to see if we could do something to attract tourists,” said Al McIntosh, one of only three members of the club who are still living. “This is when the discussion of ‘wouldn’t it be great if we could get a road up Giant’s Head Mountain’ came about. You get a beautiful view of Summerland from the plateau up there. We thought this was the most likely spot to attract people, so we set our minds to that.” M c I n t o s h explained that at that time, in the early 1950s there was only one road up to the plateau overlooking town. It was the road up from Victoria

Club holiday

The Jolly Boys, formerly the Junior Chamber of Commerce, and their wives arrived in Hawaii for a holiday, February 1966. In the back row from left are Gerry Hallquist, Don Clark, Mel Ducommun, Les Rumball, Ted Weeks, Al McIntosh, Fred Walker, Charlie Minter and Howard Pruden. In front from left are the tour guide, Frank Kuroda, Marge Kuroda, Gwenneth Clark, Hazel Ducommun, Phylis Rumball, Betty Weeks, Doreen McIntosh, Muriel Walker, Eileen Minter, Marg Pruden and Edith Hallquist.

Road South and was not very negotiable in the wintertime. The club had the idea of putting in a road on the east side of the Mountain. “We talked to Don Agur about it and he was very much in favour of the idea and we came up with

Remembering the club

Al McIntosh is one of only three members of the former Jolly Boys Club who is alive today.

quite an attractive deal,” said McIntosh. “We hired Don with his bulldozer.” It wasn’t long before others in the community became involved. “At that point Bud Russeau started a tour to the top of Giant’s Head, in his jeep and from there it pretty much took off,” explained McIntosh. “We had no problem getting people with equipment to finish the job. They all thought it was a wonderful idea. Bud was fairly busy. He did us a great favour by starting that jeep service up there.” According to McIntosh the road that the Jolly Boys Club had roughed in way back then, is still the same road used to access Giants Head Park today. One of the other main goals of this club was to take their wives on an exotic holiday. Each member invested $10 per month with the

Investor’s Syndicate to fulfill this objective. In 1966 the gang and their wives left for a holiday to Hawaii. It was the first flight for some of the members. They flew from Vancouver to Honolulu and returned by steamship, the P&O flagship, the SS Canberra. The Jolly boys and their wives also enjoyed other trips over the years, such as a trip to San Francisco and another to Reno, Nevada. The highlight of each year, for the Jolly Boys was their New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance held at the IOOF Hall and it was described by those attending as the best party in town. “It had to be restricted due to the size of the hall,” McIntosh explained. “Each member was allowed to bring two couples. We kept it under control very well. If anyone stepped out of line they wouldn’t be

back the next year.” In order to raise funds the club undertook several projects over the years. “We demolished Walter ’s Packinghouse in Lower Town. We salvaged and sold the lumber,” said McIntosh. “We also went out and cut Christmas trees for the Boy Scouts to sell. We picked and thinned fruit and we did a garbage pickup every year.” The club would advertise the pickup well in advance and although there was no charge, donations were accepted. “Time” and “old age” took their toll on the club and they were forced to cease their activities and now only fond memories of the Jolly Boys Club remain. “We found it very interesting being members,” said McIntosh. “We became like a family. If anybody was having problems, the others were all ready

to help. It became more of a brotherhood than a club and we stayed close.” Now when Summerland residents

remember the Jolly Boys, who first had the vision, to use this unique focal point of our town as a tourist attraction. If you know a You get a beautiful view positive of Summerland from s t o r y the plateau up there [on about someGiant’s Head Mountain.] one in We thought this was our comthe most likely spot to m u n i t y, attract people, so we set c o n t a c t C a r l a our minds to that.” McLeod Al McIntosh at carl a m c traverse the wind- leod@shaw.ca or coning road to the top of tact the Summerland Giant’s Head Moun- Review newsroom at tain, they too can 250-494-5406.

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