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Busker

Summerland has produced a draft policy to allow street entertainers to work on local streets.

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Water demand

The district is asking residents to be careful about water use as the Water Treatment Plant approaches capacity.

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Kinship

Summerland Kiwanis support a variety of communty causes.

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Political season

A Liberal party heavyweight visits the South Okanagan in support of local candidate.

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Canada Day

The Review takes a look at the community’s Canada Day celebrations.

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Burning up

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A forestry service helicopter dumps a load of water on a wildfire in Summerland on the afternoon of July 2. The extremely dry conditions have prompted a province-wide campfire ban, including in Summerland.

Hot and dry July ahead Steve Kidd Calls to be careful with fire are coming from all levels, all the way from the provincial government to the RCMP, local fire departments and even individual residents. Summerland got a small taste of what other areas of the province are experiencing when a wildfire broke out on the afternoon of July 2 on Canyon View Road near Belvedere Place. Fire crews, both

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from the Ministry of Forests, and the district fire department responded, and had the fire under control and mostly extinguished over the course of a few hours. The fire eventually covered 1.3 hectares, and took 13 Summerland firefighters, along with three vehicles on scene, including the bush truck, plus a forestry crew and water-bombing helicopter to extinguish the blaze. The fire was burning vig-

orously up the hillside when crews arrived, but Lieutenant fire chief Rob Robinson said that winds were light at the time, and weren’t a factor in the spread of the blaze. Nearby homes weren’t in imminent danger, according to Robinson, who said the flames were 75 feet away from structures at their closest. An absence of any likely natural causes, like lightning, means it is likely the blaze

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was caused by humans. Summerland RCMP consider the blaze suspicious and are investigating. Any information regarding any suspicious persons or vehicles in the area of this fire can be directed to the Summerland RCMP at 250-494-7416. A complete campfire ban went into effect on July 3 for the District of Summerland and surrounding areas. Until further notice, all open burning, including campfires and

fireworks, will be prohibited throughout the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen in conjunction with the municipalities of Penticton, Oliver, Osoyoos, Princeton, Village of Keremeos and the Hedley Improvement District. This step is being taken to help prevent human-caused wildfires, which in addition to their potential for destruction, draw resources away from wildfires started by natural causes.

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New members joining the Chamber This month has seen a large number of new members come to the Summerland Chamber of Commerce. Giant Head Estate Winery is the newest winery in Summerland opening their shop this month to feature their boutique wines. Also in the wine industry, Maximus Vineyard Management Ltd. will help

support our local wineries by offering a number of management services. The newest farm market opened in Summerland with the launch of The Peach Pitt this month. At the former location of The Market, the Peach Pitt will provide everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to pies,

syrups, and macaroni salad. Dogs owners will benefit from the launch of two new businesses this month. The Wag Spa will operate out of The Dog Den, providing high-end spa services. Meanwhile, at Heidi’s Holistic Dog Care, herbal remedies will aid in the care of dogs. Adding to our

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day on June 17. They are celebrating by offering their clients drop-in discounts throughout June, July and August. On an individual note, physiotherapist Tracey McQuair celebrated 10 years with Pro-Physio Clinic. Tracey has helped many people, from office workers to athletes, meet their rehabilitation and fitness goals. In August Law-

rence Buhler will move from Ontario to join ENCORE Vineyards as director of winemaking. With over 15 years experience in the industry Buhler will oversee all winemaking operations including the newly established Evolve Cellars brand. To attract more locals and visitors to downtown businesses at the weekend, Summerland Rotary successfully launched the Summerland Sunday Market on June 21st with 45 booths. The market, which happens each Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Sept. 20 on Main Street, will feature onstreet vendors, local stores and members of Bottleneck Drive throughout the summer. There are lots of new developments in Summerland’s wine industry. This

month 8th Generation Winery started the conversion of the old farmhouse on their property into their new wine shop. Bernd and Stefanie Schales, herself a trained architect, said that the move will give them more production space and also allow them to exhibit local arts and crafts in the renovated space. Further growth was announced by Mike and Gillian Stohler this month as they unveiled their plans to expand SummerGate Winery. The new vineyards will double the size of the winery and feature Kerner, Siegerrebe and Pinot Noir blocks. Vicky Jones is communication and membership co-ordinator for the Summerland Chamber of Commerce.

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Buskers, like Nikita Afonso have been a popular feature of Penticton street markets for some time. District of Summerland council is developing a policy to provide opportunities for buskers and street performers to showcase their talents here. Steve Kidd Black Press

District seeks input on buskers The District of Summerland is looking for your input on a draft policy allowing buskers and street performers to show off their skills on Summerland streets. Street performances and busking can add vibrancy to the downtown core, reads the release accompanying the draft policy. Having a set of conditions and guidelines can assist in encouraging these

performances while assuring the public and business community that performances will be monitored. The guidelines attempt to control the busking environment in a way to balance between the needs of street performers, the residents of Summerland, and the business community. The draft policy defines busking as a street perform-

ance where performers accept money from the public. Busking and street performances include acting, singing, playing musical instruments, magic, dancing, puppetry, clowning or juggling and other performance arts. However, the policy specifically excludes face painters, portrait artists, painters, crafts people, psychics, or any person or artist who provides

a service or produces a product. The use of sharp or dangerous objects, like juggling knives, hatchets, or chainsaws is also prohibited and performances involving flaming objects will be looked at on a case by case basis as will drums. The full policy is available through the district website at summerland.ca.

Water demand reaching capacity Steve Kidd Heavy draws on the Summerland water system caused a pump failure last week, forcing crews to switch another pump into service. The unit that failed pumps raw water out of the reservoir into the Summerland water treatment plant. “It failed because of the high water amount being used. It overheated and it kicked off, so staff were called in at two in the morning to get one of the other pumps up and running,” said Don Darling, director of Works and Utilities. “What happened then is the clear well, which is the filtered water, it started to drop, because we only had one pump running and it wasn’t able to keep up with the demand.” At its peak the demand on the Summerland Water Treatment Plant was hitting up to 80 megalitres a day, according to Darling. The plant’s design capacity is 76 megalitres a day. The high water demand also prompted a plea from the District of Summerland on June 30 for residents to be aware of their water usage. “During the current heat wave, the Summerland Water Treatment Plant has been operating at maximum capacity due to the heavy demand for water. If this high use continues, fur-

“We have lots of water up in our storage, in the watershed.”

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ther measures will be required which could affect all Summerland water users,” reads the notice. “Because we have this limitation of capacity, we are asking people to be frugal in their use of water, so we don’t get past the water treatment plant capacity,” said Darling. “We are going to have this long hot dry spell, so we are just saying to people before we put on more stringent water restrictions, let’s all try to be wise when we are using our water and try to avoid it.” Darling said they have been monitoring water usage on a daily basis, and it is currently running at 73 megalitres a day. It hasn’t got up as high as it was when the raw water pump failed. “We are very close and we just hope the people will help us out a little,” he said, adding that when the pump kicked out of service, they made a direct appeal to some of their heavy

water users. “We made the decision to go around to the agricultural people that were watering and ask them to voluntarily reduce the amount of water they were using so we had time and the clear well could fill back up,” said Darling. “We noticed the impact right away that they were complying to the voluntary request. The clear well filled back up and we are operating as normal.” Darling said Summerland isn’t running short of water, but running over the capacity of the plant would mean having to turn to additional water sources. “We have lots of water up in our storage, in the watershed, but it (running over capacity) means we have to open up the supplemental line. Depending on the quality of water in Trout Creek, we would then have to put in either a water quality advisory or a boil water notice,” said Darling. “Because of the current quality of Trout Creek, it probably would have had to be a boil water notice. “At this point in time we don’t see any huge water restrictions coming about. But you never know, if the weather stays like it is for a prolonged period we might have to do something.”

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Summer in the city

To paraphrase Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz … water and power and fire, oh my! Unlike Dorothy’s fears of walking through the unknown — and creepy — forest, the fear of forest fires, of power outages and water shortages are only too real this summer for citizens of Summerland. Hot dry weather, arriving about two weeks earlier than usual, has the District of Summerland raising a flag on water usage, B.C. Hydro expressing concern about power usage across the province and the Kamloops Fire Centre declaring a region-wide ban on campfires, a move that was echoed by Summerland. Taken together, it all sounds a little bit apocalyptic. But we haven’t reached the end of times just yet — these are necessary precautions being taken by those in positions of authority. Human-caused fires eat up resources that could be used fighting naturally caused fires and air conditioners and fans add to the load on an already stressed electrical grid. As for the water supply, well, Summerland is no stranger to water shortages. Remember 2003, when drought brought the community resevoir down to a bare minimum? Right now, Summerland isn’t in a shortage situation — we’ve just reached the limits of the pumps — but estimates predict that in three decades, about one-third of the world’s population will suffer from chronic water shortages. Each year global water consumption rises by two to three per cent, while the total supply of fresh water remains relatively constant. So perhaps it is time to take notice of these times, when our systems are being pressed to the limit and wonder what it might be like in years to come, when severe restrictions are placed on power and water as a daily measure. Sure, conserving a few drops of water here and there might not seem like a lot, but those drops add up fast. And developing a conservationist attitude now, but as individuals and as a community, is the path to ensuring there will be resources available for our grandchildren.

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Outlook cloudy for climate policies Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau came to Vancouver last week to unveil his environmental platform for the Oct. 19 federal election. Trudeau promised an overhaul of the National Energy Board and a vaguely defined intention to work with provinces to impose a “price” on carbon dioxide emissions across the country. Trudeau’s media tour took him to the Burnaby facilities of General Fusion, where, like Premier Christy Clark a few weeks before, he stood at his podium before a prototype fusion reactor. This massive octopus of pistons and wires is an attempt to capture the nuclear reaction that powers the Sun and other stars, containing its fury within steel walls and magnetic fields. The old joke about controlled fusion is that every 20 years, scientists tell us it’s just 20 years away. If

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Tom Fletcher it ever is developed, such a process could quickly put an end to our hand-wringing about fossil fuels, largely replacing them with endless, emission-free energy. This is the type of technological revolution that Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s officials indicated would be needed, after Canada announced a pledge with other G7 leaders to make their economies carbon-free by 2100. That’s right, some time within the next 85 years. Clark visited General Fusion in May to announce her new cli-

mate action advisory panel, which has to give her a plan to take to Paris next December. That’s the next big United Nations climate summit, where Trudeau hopes to lead a delegation of premiers to stop the flow of “fossil awards” given to Canada by people in polar bear suits. Asked about the fusion reactor she had just toured, Clark laughed off the question, comparing it to the “flux capacitor” used for time travel in the Michael J. Fox movie <I>Back to the Future</I>. Trudeau recently told university students that we need to change our concepts of time and space, and he didn’t seem to be kidding. The point here for voters is that all these leaders, Harper, Trudeau, Clark and many others, are talking down to you. You aren’t sophisticated enough to understand this climate business.

The Pope has weighed in, assuring us that carbon trading systems are not going to cut it. This is a rebuke to California, Quebec and the European Union, where effective carbon trading is, like controlled fusion, just around the corner. Pope Francis warned that our “throwaway culture” views nature “solely as a source of profit and gain” and so people won’t voluntarily do the right thing. (The results of the Metro Vancouver transit plebiscite could be interpreted this way, if you ignore the bumbling, waste and political posturing that really did it in.) The Pope concludes that there is “an urgent need” for a “true world political authority” to impose order on the greedy capitalist humans that infest our beautiful planet. Presumably this would be the run by the UN, so my advice is to start hoarding candles and cat food now.

B.C.’s frozen carbon tax has ceased to have much effect, with gasoline consumption back up over 2008 levels amid the usual volatility of prices. Gasoline is going for around $1.30 a litre, despite the prolonged slump in crude oil prices, and people have basically forgotten about this tax on top of all the other gas taxes. Perhaps B.C. can brag in Paris about the Pacific Carbon Trust, which limps along after its near-death experience in 2013. The trust continues to divert tax dollars from B.C. government operations to purported carbon-saving activities, including paying coastal First Nations not to log the portions of forests that they demanded be preserved. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca

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THE EARLY YEARS

Student parking lot

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Since its construction in 1922, MacDonald School underwent several additions to accommodate growing numbers of students. Of course the bicycle racks had to be expanded as well since many of the students rode to school. This photo was taken in 1994, about six years before the school was retired and demolished, so it’s possible that some of the owners of the bicycles seen here will be taking part in the July 12 Granfondo Axel Merckx cycling event. As H. G. Wells said, “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race.”

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Government needs to move quicker The Automotive Retailers Association says the government needs to enforce Slow Down and Move Over laws and protect roadside workers. The Coquihalla Highway was shut down on Saturday, June 27 after a bus collided with other vehicles, including a tow truck that was on scene performing a roadside recovery. Several people, including the tow truck driver who was working on the side of the road, were sent to hospital with serious injuries. The accident could have easily ended in death. The Automotive Retailers Association of BC (ARA) advocates for professional standards and fair treatment for automotive industry workers, including tow truck operators. The association is calling on the government to take the incident as a stern warning, and take enforcement of the “slow down and move over”

legislation more seriously. “We are so grateful the tow truck driver and other motorists were not more seriously injured,” said the ARA’s president and CEO, Ken McCormack. “In many cases, these accidents can end in the death of roadside workers and public motorists.” In the last decade, roadside workers, many of whom are towing and recovery operators, suffered 15 deaths and 223 injuries from being hit by a motor vehicle on or beside the road. In most cases, these accidents are easily preventable. The ARA has partnered with Worksafe BC to develop its own training and operator certification programs. The association is also a member of the Road Safety Work Zone Alliance and a supporter of the Cone Zone media campaign. Although the Slow Down and

Move Over messaging is gaining public recognition, McCormack and the ARA contend that not enough is being done in time to ensure today’s tow truck drivers can respond to roadside recoveries without risking their lives. The association is asking for stricter enforcement and steeper penalties for drivers who fail to follow the legislation in place to ensure the safety of roadside workers. McCormack hopes this latest incident on the Coquihalla will serve as a wake up call. “How many more people have to be injured or killed before the authorities will decide to act?” The Automotive Retailers Association of BC (ARA) advocates on behalf of the automotive industry, addressing key issues and ensure that industry needs are met.

Longingly looking to new library Dear Editor: I look forward eagerly to the opening of our new Summerland Public Library building. It’s location will certainly add to the vitality of our downtown shopping area. And

on a purely selfish note, its new location makes my usual pedestrian circuit of coffee shop, hardware store, hospital auxiliary, post office, grocery store, video store and library even more convenient.

Public libraries are truly the most democratic institutions in our society. Absolutely everyone is welcome through their doors, irrespective of age, color, religion, dress, nationality and place

of residence. As a municipal taxpayer, I consider the services I get from our library to be a real bargain. The interlibrary loan service is a great benefit to my research interests. I’ve been trying

hard to come up with something I’m going to miss about the old library building, but I’ve drawn a complete blank. So bring it on, SPL. Don Gayton Summerland

Rider wants drivers to butt out safely Dear Editor: I was out riding my horse this morning at 5 a.m. to beat the heat. I made a point of looking to see how many cigarette butts there were on the roadside between our home and the golf course, and all the way down Canyon View. No wonder we had a fire, there were hundreds of them. Let’s get serious folks. Quit throwing your butts out of your car windows. It is not rocket science, we are tinder dry. Our fire fighters do an awesome job. Why should they endanger their lives for human stupidity? Do you have to be that irresponsible? Please be aware of all the lives you are endangering. Angie Heckford Summerland

Keeping it local

Dear Editor: My wife Kathy and I were on holiday in Northern Zambia when I tripped and broke bones in my shoulder. It was obvious that we needed to come home as fast as possible, but it was equally obvious that we would need to cancel existing travel plans and make new ones. We had booked our trip through Hedy Chen of Hagen’s Travel and Cruises, and she did a stellar job of cancelling the old arrangements and booking new flights. It is so good to be home again but our thanks go to Hedy who when we were half a world away in Africa gave us the same excellent service that we would have received a few blocks away in Summerland. David Sparks Summerland

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Aquafit gives active lifestyle back to seniors Joanne Malar Special to the Review Aquafit helps give Active Lifestyle back to 70 year old Woman While I was helping a woman purchase tickets to our noon hour Aquafit class, she explained to me how 8 years ago she suffered a terrible fall. She broke numerous ribs, her hip and was immobilized for six weeks. In that six weeks she explains, “I lost everything”. She lost her mobility, her balance, ability to do the activities she loves and simple tasks like walking up stairs. After six weeks, she would try to walk but would wobble and naturally favour one side of her body which only created more pain and mobility discomfort. She wanted to remain nameless, but she gladly shared her recovery story. She tried many types of gym programs and rehabilitation exercises but decided in September to join Aquafit. She continued to walk every day, but she said she never misses her two sessions of Aquafit each week. By the time Decem-

Shawn Landriault instructs a group of seniors in an Aquafit class at the Summerland pool. Benefits of the program range from weight management, helping to lower blood pressure and blood sugar levels to improving strength, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility and coordination. Submitted photo

ber rolled around she was a renewed woman. She completely credits her recovery to Aquafit classes and the waters ability to keep her moving, flexing her hips which helped reduce her back pain, and day by day she improved. “Aquafit works everything in the body, and helps your

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brain. When instructor Shawn Landriault says, ‘Turn right’, you have to listen, process and make that movement.” The improvements are so significant she says, “I’m riding my bike again all over town. My balance is back!” She continues, “Shawn is so personable. He is so kind. He is there helping us and it means so much. He really cares. When I improved so much that I could walk up the stairs, I couldn’t wait to share my

news with him!” “I know it sounds like a miracle story, but it’s not – I worked for it” she exclaims. Her success was in her commitment to improving and to never stop moving. She proudly explained how she used increasingly heavy weights in the water as she progressed. “I’m not going to give up. My body is toning up. I’m not losing weight but all my clothes are baggy on me now. I’m mobile and com-

fortable walking and cycling!” At 70 years old, this is one empowered, happy lady on the go, who is committed to an active lifestyle. She worked hard to get her mobility back and she hasn’t fallen down since. Nothing can keep her down! The benefits of Aquafit are well known: from weight management, helping to lower blood pressure and blood sugar levels, while improving strength, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility and

coordination. For arthritic pain or muscular discomfort, being in an active non-weight bearing environment combined with the massaging effect of water makes Aquafit an ideal total body workout while being soothing and therapeutic to boot. Thank you to our Summerland Recreation instructors, like Shawn Landriault who are making a positive impact on our community! Aquafit classes are available during the

summer for drop in 12:05pm – 1:00pm at Health Club Rates on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. Deep Water Exercise for 50+ is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:35am – 8:30am for $5.00 drop in or 10-sessions for $40.00. Classes run until the last week of August. Our full range of Aquafit classes will resume in September. Joanne Malar is program coordinator at the District of Summerland Recreation Centre.

Fire season shaping up as one of the worst Tom Fletcher Black Press VICTORIA – The B.C. government has spent more than $80 million so far this year battling forest fires, on a

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pace for one of the worst fire seasons on record. There were 27 new fire starts reported in B.C. on Sunday alone, with 184 active fires being fought across the province and nine evacuation alerts and orders in effect as of Monday affecting 800 homes. Finance Minister Mike de Jong said the unusual early dry spell has provincial costs running ahead of 2003, where devastating fires at Barriere near Kamloops and in the Okanagan destroyed or damaged 238 homes and

burned 12 wooden trestles in the Myra Canyon stretch of the historic Kettle Valley Railway. The 2009 fire season is the most expensive on record, with $382 million spent, compared to $375 million in 2003. Those years also saw prolonged drought, but it set in later in the summer. A tree-faller was killed Sunday while working on a fire on the Sunshine Coast, the latest reminder of the danger of firefighting. In 2010, two air tanker pilots were killed, and a helicopter pilot died

fighting a fire in 2009. There is no budget limit for forest fire expenditures. While the costs have to be accounted for after the season, de Jong said he is more concerned with the continued carelessness of people despite the financial and human costs. “I was driving down the highway yesterday and I saw someone throw a cigarette out of their car,” de Jong said. “Give your head a shake. I don’t know what is wrong with people who wantonly put other people’s lives and

property at risk.” B.C. has often lent its experienced fire crews to other jurisdictions, but in 2009 more than 1,800 people were brought in from most other provinces, the U.S. and even Australia and New Zealand. That may be more difficult this season, with severe conditions across Western Canada. In Saskatchewan, where 12,000 people have fled their homes, Premier Brad Wall announced Monday that up to 1,000 Canadian Forces troops may be called in to help.

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The Kiwanis Club served up one of their famous pancake breakfasts, as part of the Canada Day festivities in Memorial Park. Pictured here from left are, Rob Gold, Darlene Tryon, Leo Kolodychuk, Tom Jacques, Mairi Robertson, Lilwen Kolodychuk, Gail Mulloy and Irene Johnston. Carla McLeod Summerland Review

Kiwanis seeks new members Carla McLeod Special to the Review

Serving the children of the world is the very worthy goal and current motto of Kiwanis. Their work in action is very evident in our community. “Kiwanis has been here in Summerland since 1949,” said Tom Jacques, president of the club. “Kiwanis International turns 100 this year, as it was originally started in 1915.” Jacques’ father was a Kiwanis member, and it was through his encouragement that Jacques himself joined the club. “I think it is a very worthwhile organization to join. We do a lot of good things in the community,” he said. “In Summerland we support SADI, Girl Guides, Air Cadets and the breakfast programs at Giant’s Head and the Middle schools. We try to divide it up so everyone gets a little piece of the pie.” The local club’s vice president Leo Kolodychuk enjoys being involved in his community. “It’s a good service organization. We do community service,” he said. His wife Lilwen serves as the club’s secretary and she explained why they joined the organization. “When we moved to Summerland we wanted to meet people and we thought it would be a really good way to do that.” She also explained that because the two of them belong

to the Baha’i community, and their beliefs are that service be a part of their lives, joining the Kiwanis was a way for them to serve. As the club’s treasurer, Irene Johnston said she has learned a lot and still has more to learn. She added, “We’re a small group and we’d sure like to get some new members.” The Kiwanis Club, like so many service organizations has seen their numbers dwindle as members have aged. “Most of us are fairly new,” explained Jacques. “A lot of the older ones are gone and we’ve been able to get some fresh young blood in here and it has revitalized the group a little bit.” The Kiwanis in Summerland currently has 15 members. They welcome new members. “We’re always interested in people coming to join us, or even if people just want to come out and help us on occasion, we are happy to have them,” said Jacques. The Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast in the park for Canada Day was Rob Gold’s first event and he said, “I’ve enjoyed working with them and I think I want to be a part of it.” Another new member Mairi Robertson is proud to have a part in helping kids in the community and has found the members to be “a terrific group of people to work with.”

A Kiwanian since 2008, Darlene Tryon has seen a lot of people come and go. “We’ve gone through some pretty rocky times of not having people,” she explained. “Now we have this beautiful group who like to volunteer and want to work hard.” The Kiwanis two main ways of raising funds in Summerland are through their pancake breakfasts and flea markets. They also get some gaming funds through B.C. Lotteries. The Kiwanis Lodge, a 20 unit complex that offers subsidized housing for seniors is also owned and maintained by the club. The membership meets twice per month and fellowship together is important to Kiwanians. “We usually have a meal together at the hall on meeting nights,” said Gail Mulloy. “We have speakers come in from the community. Some are looking for support and others are giving us information.” Being a part of an organization that puts so much back into the community of Summerland is a very rewarding experience for Jacques himself. “I think that’s what keeps small communities together are the service organizations,” he said. “It’s nice to be a part of that.” To find out more or to join the Kiwanis Club in Summerland, call 250-494-4339.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Municipal Council will hold a Public Hearing to hear representations of persons who deem their interest in property affected by any of the below mentioned bylaw amendments at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 2015 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Office, 13211 Henry Avenue, Summerland, BC: Bylaw Number 2014-002 – Official Community Plan (2014) Purpose: To adopt a revised Official Community Plan (OCP). This revision makes a number of adjustments to the OCP. These include, but are not limited to: • Demographic updates to reflect more current census information (Section 5) • An amended urban growth strategy that reduces the urban growth area by approximately 50% and excludes any Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) land from future urban growth (Section 6). • Assorted updates regarding bylaws that have been passed since the OCP was adopted in 2008 (e.g. provision of transit and new downtown design guidelines) Please see the District website or call the Planning Department at 250-494-1373 for further information. Applicant: District of Summerland Inquiries relative to the above proposed bylaw and all written representations should be directed to the Municipal Office, 13211 Henry Avenue, Summerland BC V0H 1Z0. Copies of the bylaw and related documents and correspondence are available for inspection at the Municipal Office during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), Monday to Friday inclusive (excluding Statutory Holidays), up to and including July 27, 2015. Please note that all representations submitted to the District of Summerland in response to this Notice will form part of a public record and will be published in a meeting agenda when this matter is before the Council or a Committee of Council. The District considers the author’s name and address relevant to Council’s consideration of this matter and will disclose this personal information. The author’s phone number and email address are not relevant and should not be included in the representations if the author does not wish this information disclosed. Council will receive no representation after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Jeremy Denegar Director of Corporate Services

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Goodale tours in support of Denesiuk Dan Walton Black Press As three new candidates scrap over the emerging federal riding of South Okanagan– Similkameen, the Liberal Party sent in a heavyweight to try and lay claim. Former Finance Minister of Canada Ralph Goodale, who’s held down a Liberal seat in Saskatchewan since 1993, took part in an open public forum at the Penticton Lakeside Resort on June 27. It was a party event and he was joined by Connie Denesiuk — the Liberal candidate in the new riding. Goodale discussed issues that are generally top-ofmind in an election cycle – the approach for best growing the middle class; the balance of freedom and security and the idea of electoral reform. NDP candidate Dick Cannings said he’s glad to see the Liberals holding open forums because “Canadians have some tough questions for them. A lot of Liberals are very disappointed with Justin Trudeau for supporting that surveillance, antiterror bill.” After an address to the audience, Goodale fielded a related question from one member of the audience, who felt the government’s need to respond to jihadi warfare by enacting Bill C-51 is its own doing – claiming that Western military intervention in the Middle East leaves citizens of occupied countries with no retaliatory options aside from terrorism. Goodale said the Liberals don’t agree with every aspect of Bill C-51, but the need for crucial provisions to national security outweighed the concerns. “Knowing that within four or five months there will be

Ralph Goodale, deputy leader of the Liberal Party, took part in an open public forum at the Penticton Lakeside Resort on June 27 to share his party’s plan to improve the Canadian economy. His visit came in support of Connie Denesiuk (right), Liberal candidate for South Okanagan-Similkameen. Dan Walton Black Press

a federal election, we can put before Canadians the specific further changes that we would make in the law to make sure that civil liberties are going to be properly protected.” Goodale also said Liberal support for the bill lead to successful amendments, which took some potency out of its overreaching powers. “It was not based on any calculation in the polls or any perception of political advantage,” Goodale said. “We knew it would be a contentious issue, and we voted in a way that we thought would be right for the

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The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen recognizes the significant value of volunteers, volunteer groups and agencies to the spiritual, educational, social, cultural, and physical well-being of the region. These non-profit organizations have the opportunity to apply for a Property Tax Exemption. The following criteria will determine eligibility. The applicant(s) must:

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of British Columbians voted to maintain our current electoral system. The Liberals and NDP are going against the wishes of British Columbians when they say they will move us away from the traditional Westminster system of electing MPs.” Goodale said it’s not right that most majority governments in Canada are elected with a minority of support, which is compounded by the low voter turnout. “Twenty-four per cent gave the Conservatives that lopsided victory in the House of Commons – that doesn’t reflect the way Canadians voted.” All three parties have also set themselves apart with tax policies. Goodale highlighted the Liberal Party’s promise to lower income taxes for people earning between $45,000 and $89,000. Cannings said rev-

enues should be coming from big business, stating that lengthy tenures of Liberal and Conservative governments have excessively lowered corporate tax. “We have a lot of room to grow it, we could put it up a couple points and still be well below the American rates. Canada is very competitive for tax rates.” Revenues from a high corporate tax rate would then be used to benefit families of lower and middle income, Cannings said. “It’s time to get large corporations paying their fair share.” Neufeld said the Conservative’s record speaks for itself, claiming that the average family of four is paying $6,600 less in taxes this year than they did in 2006 because of tax cuts implemented by his party. Two days after Goodale’s visit to Penticton, Trudeau visited Vancouver to promise an investment in clean energy and impose a moratorium on crude oil traffic along the province’s north coast. Cannings said the pledge to ban crude oil tanker traffic is a longstanding NDP policy. “The North Coast of B.C. is too important environmentally to risk any sort of oil accident or oil spill,” Cannings said. Neufeld believes a ban on tanker traffic would have somber implications. Similarly, he criticized the Liberal’s stance on the province’s emerging LNG industry. “Trudeau is willing to jeopardize LNG projects that will eventually employ 100,000 British Columbians.” All three major parties are making concerted efforts to appeal to voters in the new riding. The Minister of Defence Jason Kenney was in Penticton last month to support Neufeld in his door-knocking efforts, and Cannings said that a highprofile member of the NDP can be expected to drop in before the fall election, which is scheduled to take place on Oct. 19.

Public demands higher fines Tom Fletcher Black Press

Halfway through a consultation on distracted driving policy, the vast majority of B.C. residents who have responded want fines increased. Justice Minister Suzanne Anton says thousands of people have participated on the B.C. government’s consultation website, and more than 90 per cent want stronger action to stop people talking or texting on their phones while they’re behind

the wheel. The issue now is how high the fines should go. “British Columbians are also telling us they want to see tougher escalating penalties for repeat offenders, because right now some people see the $167 ticket as the cost of doing business,” Anton said Tuesday. “We need to stop that.” B.C.’s fine is the second lowest in Canada, and a three-point insurance penalty was added last fall. Anton said she doesn’t intend to follow Ontario’s lead

and put the fine up to $1,000 for repeat offenders, but an increase will be coming within a year. Comments on the website www.gov. bc.ca/distracteddriving continue to debate the merits of seizing cellphones from drivers, but Anton reiterated that option is not being considered. Suspending licences or impounding vehicles of repeat offenders is on the table, however. Saskatchewan impounds the vehicle for a week if the driver gets two dis-

tracted driving tickets less than a year apart. The consultation continues until July 16. Participants are asked to reply to nine questions. The crowd-sourcing exercise has its weaknesses. Only five per cent of respondents have come from the B.C. Interior, and Anton said younger people are also under-represented. The province attributes 88 deaths to distracted driving last year, second to speeding and ahead of impaired driving.

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Made in Summerland, recording around the world Dale Boyd Black Press There’s a good chance you’ve heard sounds recorded with Dave Thomas’ microphones. Advanced Audio microphones have been used by Kings of Leon, Joel Plaskett and Elvis Costello to name a few and recorded audio for Pitch Perfect 2, but not before getting Thomas’ seal of approval from his Summerland residence — which also operates as a home studio. Designer and CEO of Advanced Audio Microphones, Thomas has been a tech in and around studios in Vancouver since the early ‘70s. After getting out of the recording business he was looking for some microphones for his own use. “I was looking for some microphones for myself that were as good as the old German tube microphones that we had, the classic mikes from that era,” Thomas said. He ordered some basic microphones from China with a tube circuit in them and modified them to his own specifications. “I upgraded them to make the circuit work better. There was a little flaw in the tube and we changed some other components, redesigned the electronics basically, but kept it a tube microphone which gives you that lovely warm vocal sound that people want on recordings,” Thomas said. Around the year 2000 Thomas started ordering more Chinese microphones and rebuilt them and took them to a studio in North Vancouver, where studio runner Paul Baker grew attached. “He wouldn’t return them to me, he wanted to buy them from me,” Thomas said. “So I’d go buy another Chinese microphone near retail and rebuild it and somebody would use it in Paul’s studio.” The microphones built a reputation

by word of mouth and bands started asking for Thomas to build his one-ofa-kind microphones for them. He started a website and things grew from there. Now Thomas gets emails from big-time producers praising his mikes, and he doesn’t even have to ask. He recently received an email from Jack Douglas, an American record producer who was an engineer on The Who’s Who’s Next? album and John Lennon’s Imagine. “Advanced Audio has nailed the CM251 dead on. I love how easily it brings the source right to the front of the mix. This microphone captures tone from top to bottom, at the same time it’s robust and sturdy taking everything I throw at it,” Douglas said in an email to Thomas. “We didn’t solicit that, we just asked for his comments on the microphone. We didn’t give him one, he actually bought it. We gave him a professional discount because it’s Jack Douglas,” Thomas laughed. After a growing demand started to build, Thomas eventually visited the family-run factory he had been ordering the microphones from in Shanghai. They now build off of Thomas’ design. “Now they build the circuits the way we want,” he said. The business expanded to different models including an homage to the U47 microphone famously used by Frank Sinatra. “When I put mine up against a real one, because I restore them from time to time for guys, I couldn’t really tell you which one was which,” Thomas said. Thomas’ mike does have the advantage of not taking an hour to warm up. “That’s all we had back then, you had to turn them on an hour before we came in,” he said. The microphones may be so well reviewed because

Dave Thomas, Designer and CEO of Advanced Audio Microphones, sits in his home studio in Summerland with some of the models of microphones he created that have been building a reputiation for themselves in the recording industry. Dale Boyd Black Press

they take the best parts of both past and the future recording technology. “It’s traditional circuits with modern components,” Thomas said. “All our microphones are based on sort of traditional ones that have been used over the years and produced incredible sounding records and sounds and just reproducing those.” The mikes blend the ease of modern components to the classic staying power of older tube models. They get assembled and tested in China then shipped back to Summerland where Thomas puts them through one last quality check. Advanced Audio’s sales are around $250,000 a year, with none of the products breaking a $1,000 price tag, something that raises eyebrows around the industry as well. The mikes can now be ordered online and Thomas said he has been taking less orders over the phone, except for the people who call to chat with him. Advanced Audio’s growing reputa-

“This microphone captures tone from top to bottom, at the same time it’s robust and sturdy taking everything I throw at it,”

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tion eventually put Thomas in front of his hero, famed record producer and audio engineer Chuck Ainlay, who now has two of Thomas’ mikes. Ainlay has worked with Mark Knopfler on his solo work as well as some Dire Straits projects. He also engineered country music singer Lee Ann Womack’s The Way I’m Livin’ which was nominated for Best Engineered Album, NonClassical at the 2015 Grammy Awards. That album used a CM67 Advanced Audio microphone. “If you go and listen to the The Way I’m Livin’ by Lee Ann Womack and listen to the vocals, it’s pretty amazing,” Thomas said. “She’s an amazing vocalist, the trick is to capture that.” Another CM67 was sung into by Grammy winners Lady Antebellum, a Nashville country music group recorded by Ainlay.

Having his microphones praised and used around the world, including a

new deal recently struck with Universal Music South Africa, has Thomas

living the dream. “It’s amazing. It’s like a dream come true,” he said.

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Steam power in the park Steamed-powered trucks, tractors, engines, and even washing machines are not extinct. On July 18 and 19, the Old Boys with Old Toys Steam Machine Show will be displaying some of those and more outside the S.S. Sicamous for the public to enjoy at no cost. People of all ages are invited to explore the displays and learn about the history of the machines, which represent the era from the 1910s to the 1940s. They will have a chance to meet other steam enthusiasts, speak with the owners of the machines, and even witness a steam engine in operation. Organizers are hoping to see turnouts to rival previous events. “Our past shows have been successful,” said Don Reid, coordinator of the event. “It’s great to see young kids and families become fascinated with the machinery and history of the era.” The event is run by volunteers currently working to restore the Canadian National Tug No. 6, a ship in the S.S. Sicamous Heritage Park that was operated in a similar period. Admission is free and any donations go towards the S.S. Sicamous Society. The show will be a fun and educational event for anyone curious about the steam era in the Okanagan.

Young and old share a fascination of majestic steam-powered machinery. The Old Boys with Old Toys Steam Machine Show in Penticon next week promises a variety of the antique machines. Photo courtesy Vicky Allen

Celebrate the summer in the desert On Saturday, August 8th the Osoyoos Desert Society will be hosting its annual Romancing the Desert fundraiser. Held each summer at the Osoyoos Desert Centre, the event showcases the area’s unique desert habitat along with a delicious selection of local food and wine. Proceeds from the event support the habitat conservation efforts of the Osoyoos Desert Society. This year’s Romancing the Desert features a fresh new

look and schedule. Dinner will be served at the start of the event, followed by a guided walking tour and wine tasting along the Desert Centre’s iconic boardwalk. The outdoor supper kicks off the evening at 5:30 pm. After dinner, guests will be divided into groups and treated to a sunset tour through the desert led by an experienced guide. At stops along the way, stations will be set up featuring wine tastings and an assortment of desserts and

snacks. Musical entertainment by the group Jazz Out West and a silent auction round out the evening’s festivities. In addition to the silent auction donors, more than a dozen local restaurants and wineries participate in the event, donating their products and time to provide guests with a truly memorable evening. “In addition to enjoying an evening of great food and wine, guests are able to experience the beauty of our local desert and help

support efforts to conserve this important ecosystem,” explains Desert Society Executive Director, Denise Eastlick. Romancing the Desert is the Desert Society’s major fundraiser and proceeds from the event support the Society’s efforts to conserve the South Okanagan’s antelope-brush ecosystem. This unique desert environment ranks as one of the rarest and most endangered ecosystems in the country. The Osoyoos Desert Society was

formed to restore and conserve local habitats and, through education, inspire active concern for fragile and endangered ecosystems worldwide. Romancing the Desert takes place at the Osoyoos Desert Centre on August 8th, 2015 from 5:30 pm to midnight. Tickets are available for $70 per person and must be purchased in advance. To reserve a space, contact mail@desert.org or call 250-495-2470 (1-877-899-0897 toll free).

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Thank you to all those who came out to our first Wednesdays on the Water concert. A big thank you to The Kettle Valley Brakemen and the sponsors of the evening: Summerland Sweets and Johnston Meier Insurance Agencies Group. Next Wednesday will feature the Penticton Concert Band, a 35-piece band. The Penticton Concert Band has been together in some form and performing since 1910, when it started off as a marching band. Now a versatile community band, it provides a place for local musicians to

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Carmen McDowell share their musical talents within our community and surrounding areas. People have always commented on the great variety of music that the band plays in its shows, including traditional concert band music, classical, folk, music of

the big band era and Dixieland as well as tunes from musicals and movie soundtracks. All programs contain “something for everyone.” You can read more about the band on its website at pentictonconcertband.ca or come on down to Peach Orchard Beach, 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday July 15 to hear them for yourself. There is a new initiative beginning at the Arts Centre this week. Starting July 10 there will be a Featured Artist of the Week working on their art at the gallery. Customers are welcome to observe the art-

ists and watch their creative talents at work. Our first featured artist is Barb Hofer. Barb grew up in the Okanagan and from an early age had a love of art which has stayed a focus throughout her life. She is inspired by the natural beauty and biodiversity of the valley landscapes and animal life. She has a Bachelor of Education Degree from UBC and taught school in the Similkameen where she and her husband Paul raised their family. Pottery and mosaics, as well as painting have been a part of her artistic expression through-

out the years. Barb is an active member of The Federation of Canadian Artists and has been part of juried and non-juried shows throughout the Okanagan and in Vancouver. Drop by the Arts Centre at 9908 Main Street to meet Barb and see her at work July 10-14. Summer Art Classes for Kids start July 13th. Come write stories with Marian in Wild about Writing or get crafty in Art with Jannine. A second Clay Play class and Messy and Marvelous class have been added too. Register soon as classes are filling up quickly.

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$105,000 available for Southern Interior charities Summerland Review The First West Foundation is inviting charities in the Okanagan, Similkameen and Thompson regions to apply for funding from the Valley First Community Endowment fund. Grant funding is available for charities with programming that enhances the resourcefulness and resiliency of people, particularly in the area of food security. This year, there is $105,000 in funding available through the endowment, marking a 40 per cent increase over last year. The deadline for submitting expressions of interest is July 17. “The Valley First Community Endowment funding is designed to complement Valley First’s Feed the Valley signature cause, which helps raise funds, food and awareness for local food banks,” said Seline Kutan, executive director of the First West Foundation. “The endowment grants allow Valley First to expand its reach beyond food banks to a greater number of charities and programming that helps enhance food security throughout the region.” The First West Foundation is a registered charity and the philanthropic arm of First West Credit Union. It stewards $13 million in endowment funds with annual earnings and donations of more than $3 million. The foundation uses income generated from its endowments to help improve the quality of life for British Columbians in communities served by First West Credit Union and its regional divisions, including Valley First. The foundation distributes its earnings in the form of grants to charities throughout communities served by the credit union. Housed within the First West Foundation, the Valley First

Community Endowment fund has provided $211,000 in grants to 46 community organizations since it first began distributing

grants in 2011. Past recipients include the United Way, the South Okanagan Women in Need Society, the Peachland Well-

ness Centre and the Penticton & District Community Resource Society, to name a few. Programs supported included commun-

ity kitchens, schoolbased breakfast and lunch programs and food education programming for children, youth and seniors.

By working in partnership with local organizations, the Foundation seeks to actively contribute to meaningful projects that make a

positive and lasting impact upon community life. For more information about the fund, visit their website at firstwestfoundation.ca.

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Four members of the Summerland Trans Canada Trail Society were joined by four volunteers from Telus for a trail maintenance work party from the west entrance of Mt. Conkle Park to the trailhead by the KVR station, removing weeds along the trail and around the parking lot, along with re-staining the picnic tables in the area. Submitted photo

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A special traveling exhibition from the Royal B.C. Museum is coming to the South Okanagan this summer to help educate people about the province’s endangered species. B.C. is known for its spectacular nature but there is little awareness of the many species under threat. Through a hands-on program, Species at Risk, the Royal B.C. Museum looks at why certain species are at risk, what their loss could mean and how you can help. The exhibit will be in Penticton from July 10 to 18, with a grand opening at the Penticton Museum and Archives from 4 to 7 p.m. on the 10th. From July 13 to 17, the exhibit will be open at the SS Sicamous park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The exhibit will also be brought to the Penticton Community Market on July 11 and 18. Admission is by donation. For more information, visit royaIbcmuseum.bc.ca/speciesatrisk.

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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. 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. S u m m e r l a n d 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 250-494-8274 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 Summerland Sunday Market on Main Street has new hours, now from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy new vendors and attractions each week. 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 Birthright, serving the South Okanagan, has Monday drop-in from 10 a.m. to noon at 200 Bennett St. in Penticton. This weekly program provides light snacks

and an opportunity to build friendships, share life skills and participate in baby item swaps. Please contact Sandy Mikkelsen at 250-4924901 for more info. 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 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 in Memorial Park, weather permitting, on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. For more information call Nancy at 250-494-8902. The Mental Wellness Centre, Summerland Branch, will be open the first, third and fourth Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon at the Summerland United Church. Inquiries welcome. The Summerland Multiple Sclerosis Group joins the Penticton MS Group every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for a coffee social at the Cherry Lane Mall Food Court. Whist is played every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. at the Seniors Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown St.

Wednesday Wednesdays on the Water presents the Penticton Concert Band, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Spirit Square. Families are invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic and enjoy the music. 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

s experience varies. All gardeners are welcome. Meetings are the third Wednesday of the month. Contact Jan Carlson at 250-494-5112 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 non-fiction 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 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 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

www.summerlandreview.com 15 1-800-707-8550. Call for Artists: Beyond words, the eighth annual psychiatric art show opens at the Penticton Art Gallery in September 2015. New art work is being sought for this show. How do you express your emotions? All pieces should be suitable for framing (frames can be supplied), one submission per artist. Art works to be at Mental Wellness Centre office, 118-246 Martin St., Penticton, by 2 p.m., Aug. 14. Call 250-4937338 for more info.

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.) Mail entry or entries (cheque or money order) to PWAP Clem Battye Legacy Award Contest, 4011 Finnerty Rd., Penticton, V2A 8W2. Visit penwriters. com or phone Yasmin at 250-492-0629.

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Dream comes true for Summerland’s Sideroff Emanuel Sequeira Black Press Deven Sideroff’s dream came true after a phone call on Saturday afternoon. The Summerland Minor Hockey Association product had his named called by the Anaheim Ducks during the 2015 NHL Entry Draft in Sunrise, Fla. “I was just at home and had a phone call from my agent telling me that the Ducks picked me 84th overall. It’s a huge accomplishment to get drafted, especially by Anaheim,” said Sideroff, Monday afternoon prior to embarking on a flight to California for the Ducks development camp. “It’s a great organization. Just really thrilled to finally get that rolling.” Excitement followed and the celebration with family began as they spent time on a boat. A forward with the Kamloops Blazers, Sideroff said he had a great first season in the Western Hockey League as he earned a spot

on the top line play with Penticton’s Matt Needham and Cole Ully, in which he posted 17 goals, 25 assists and 42 points in 64 games. He was named the Blazers Rookie of the Year along with goaltender Connor Ingram. “Everything went really well. They helped me out through everything,” said Sideroff. “That made the season go really well.” On the Ducks’ website, director of professional/amateur scouting Martin Madden said Sideroff is a player amateur scout Glen Cochroane and head scout Jeff Crisp really liked. “At this point, he’s still physically immature, but he’s continuing to grow,” said Madden. “He’s almost at six feet. His progression throughout the season was steady and impressive, both in terms of performance and production. He had a good Under-18 with Team Canada in April. That cemented our view of him as a

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DEVEN SIDEROFF of Summerland had a strong rookie season with the Western Hockey League’s Kamloops Blazers, which helped him get selected by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. Photo courtesy Kelvin Harrison

future offensive player at the pro level. He’s got some ways to go in terms of physical strength, but we’ll take our time with him. He’s a great kid - a hard-

working kid. In time, he’ll be able to add the mass and strength he needs.” Heading to camp, Sideroff just wants to take everything in and enjoy the

experience. Prior to joining the Blazers, Sideroff spent two seasons with the Okanagan Hockey Academy playing in the Canadian Sport School Hock-

ey League where he racked up 53 points in 36 games. Sideroff credits his family and everyone he grew up playing hockey with for him getting drafted.

Sideroff is the first player from the Blazers to be selected by the Ducks. In 78 career games with the Blazers, Sideroff has 20 goals and 50 points.

Longboarders hang 10 on Giant’s Head Mark Brett Black Press Hawaiian boarder KJ Nakanelua has his favourite places to hang 10 and Summerland is right up there at the top of the list. The Oahu native was among the more than 200 long boarders who took on the three-day challenge that is the Giant’s Head Freeride at the park from June 27-30. “I came here six years ago for the first time and I love it,” said Nakanelua, 22. “This is one of the best skate boarding events I know about. It’s an amazing hill, amazing place with a great lake.” He added the closed course with the ability to set up ramps and other features only makes it more attractive to riders. “It really is the most ideal environment to push your limits,” said Nakanelua. The narrow, winding, paved trail with some steep drop offs the leeward side has proven to be a skater’s delight as this year’s turnout would indicate, despite being cancelled in 2014. For freelance videographer Alex Ameen this year was his first trip to Giant’s Head, driving up from Los Angeles, Cal. “I’ve actually never been to Giant’s

Daryl Boehlig of Winnipeg was one of many boarders that attended the Giant’s Head Freeride over the final weekend in June. Mark Brett/Black Press

Head but everyone says it’s the best freeride event in the world so I’ll see if that’s true or not,” he said unpacking his gear on the hillside. Someone else who made the long journey for some rides and to spend some time with friends was Mike Mayhew of Lake Tahoe, Ca.

“This one is just so narrow and so many turns just back to back so you’re constantly riding with people they’re not just pulling ahead of you in the straight aways so you’re just always riding with friends it’s a lot of fun,” said Mayhew. “This one’s really worth coming to.”

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Winners of the Naramata Mug and Liepe Cup sailing races pose for a photo after the races. Submitted photo

Great weather for sailing

Great winds greeted the sailors that competed the Naramata Mug and Bruno Liepe Cup sailboat races on Sunday July 5. Run out of the South Okanagan Sailing Association (SOSA) in Summerland the Naramata Mug, the oldest sailing race on the the lake, was first run in 1959 when SOSA was still located in Naramata. It is a race for dinghies, boats under 20 feet, in 1975 the Bruno Liepe Cup was added for larger keelboats. Naramata Mug 2015

Bruno Liepe Cup 2015

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Golfer heads for Texas Emanuel Sequeira Black Press

With a scholarship secured, Rachelle Nielsen has been able to hit the links more relaxed. The Summerland Secondary School grad is moving to Kingsville, Tex., in the fall to join the Texas A&MKingsville Javelina women’s golf team. Nielsen had been focused on earning a scholarship for the last three years. “I’m really excited that I get to go to Texas A &M and get a degree with that name,” said Nielsen, who finalized the scholarship last fall. “I’m excited to be moving to Texas. I’m a little scared too.” While in pursuit of playing golf at a college or university, Nielsen contacted division 1 National Collegiate Athletic Association universities, but nothing panned out. “My game wasn’t quite there. They were looking for more consistent players,” said Nielsen, adding that she shifted her focus to Division II schools. “I discovered it’s a better fit for me as well. Academically and athletically. A

little less pressure.” In a team statement announcing her commitment, Nielsen said, “the school offers small class sizes, my intended engineering major and I will have the chance to play golf year round” as her reason for choosing the Javelina program. “I decided I wanted to go some place warm where it didn’t snow,” said Nielsen, who was born in Vernon and moved to Summerland when she was eight. With her future decided, Nielsen, who won a gold medal in golf in the North American Indigenous Games last summer, said she can go out and just have fun while playing. It’s a different after feeling pressure to score well. A former competitive BMX racer, Nielsen didn’t start playing golf until she was six and began playing competitively at 11. What does she love about golf? “Whenever you hit that really good shot and it comes off the club face really clean, it just sticks on the green,” she said.

Nielsen has been happy with her play. She has been playing on the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour since she was 13 and won her first event at Banff Springs Golf Course on May 24 after scoring back-to-back rounds of 79. On June 21, Nielsen won the Washington Big I qualifier at Semiahmoo, scoring 13 over par, seven shots better than the second-place golfer. Nielsen looks forward to being part of the Javelina family and the team atmosphere, something she hasn’t been involved with before. She said the coaching staff of Alessandra and Mark Dominguez are looking to her as a piece towards a rebuild after losing strong seniors. “She’s very consistent,” said Mark. “She’s a very good athlete. She will bring a lot to the team. She will bring a lot of competition. Make it a little more competitive. We’re really excited to get her here.” Nielsen will be the first Canadian player in the Javelina program, which is entering its fifth season.

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Summerland Girl Guides organized the traditional picnic games that were held in the park for Canada Day. Pictured here taking part in a sack race are from left, ten year old Scarlett Bloom, ten year old Taylor Schneidmuller, fifteen year olds, Kaitlyn, Mary and Alicia Nightingale and ten year old Zayn Knezevich.

Summerland Mayor Peter Waterman and MLA Dan Ashton had lots of help cutting the cake during the Canada Day celebrations. The children pictured are, from left, Bea Fletcher and Fiona Bentham, held up by her grandmothers Jordis Schill and Isla Fletcher.

Review photos by Carla McLeod Sara Dyer (left) and Laurinda Dorn apply tatoos to the arms of five year old Axton Hantelmann and twoyear-old Callen Hantelmann. Bottom left, singer Drew O’Sullivan was the first to perform at Spirit Square on Wednesday evening, as part of the entertainment provided for Canada Day celebrations.

Canada Day in the park Carla McLeod Special to the Review

The Summerland Legion, along with their community partners organized the Canada Day celebrations held in the community last Wednesday. The day started with a Kiwanis breakfast followed by the flag raising ceremony at 11 a.m. Free cake, ice cream, hamburgers, hot dogs, pop and water were served by the Legion members and the Ladies Auxiliary.

Traditional children’s games, face painting, tattoos and the opportunity to see inside a fire truck kept the youngsters busy. Tea and treats were served by the Faith Rebekah Lodge at the I.O.O.F. Hall in the afternoon and entertainment was held during the evening at Spirit Square, Peach Orchard Beach. “The important part is the partners we have to make it all worthwhile,” said legion member John Dorn. He

said they received funding from the District of Summerland and from the province through B.C. Gaming funds. He thanked the Kiwanis Club, SADI, Summerland Girl Guides, Rebekah Lodge,Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Summerland Fire Department, Summerland Parks and Recreation, Summerland & District Credit Union, Your Dollar Store with More, and Advanced Audio for helping to make the day a success.

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Tapping: Making a date with Pluto On 14 July, after a journey taking more than nine years, the New Horizons spacecraft will pass close to the planet Pluto. We will get our first detailed views of that world and its moons. Then the spacecraft will continue on its journey outward, passing by some more distant objects, and then proceed onward into interstellar space. Pluto was discovered in 1930, as a tiny dot that changed position in the interval between two pictures of the same area of sky. Since then our views of what we used to call the outermost planet in the Solar System never got much better than that. The best images showed a fuzzy disc with darker and lighter blotches on it. That was enough to establish that Pluto has a diameter of about 1100 km, about a quarter of the diameter of the planet Mercury and a third of the diameter of our Moon. In 1978 a moon was discovered, and named Charon, a suitable attendant for the god of the underworld. Since then additional moons have been found, and named Nix, Hydra, Kerberos and Styx. However, Pluto is so far away the only way to learn much

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Ken Tapping more is to have a closer look As information accumulated about Pluto, it became clear that there are things casting doubt on it being a planet like the others. Firstly, all the other planets have their orbits lying more or less in the same plane, like marbles rolling on a plate. Pluto’s orbit is a distinct angle to that plane. Secondly all the other planets follow paths around the Sun that do not cross the paths of other planets; they all stay in their own lanes. Pluto on the other hand has an orbit that crosses the orbit of the planet Neptune; its orbit is unusually elongated; its distance from the Sun varies from 29 to 49 times the Earth’s distance from the Sun. Pluto takes almost 250 years to complete one orbit in a Plutonian Year. The Earth’s orbit is nearly circular,

and the seasons are due to our planet’s axis of rotation being inclined, so that in the Northern summer, the Northern Hemisphere is leaning towards the Sun. That means the Southern Hemisphere is leaning away from the Sun, making it winter there. Six months later the situation is reversed. Pluto’s situation is very different from ours. Its seasons are largely driven by its changing distance from the Sun. When it’s at its greatest distance from the Sun

its surface temperature is about -240 C. Half a Plutonian Year later, which is 125 of our years, it is at its closest to the Sun, and the temperature rises to a not-very-balmy -220 C. At those temperatures the main gases in our atmosphere would be permanently frozen solid. It has been suggested that Pluto’s surface rocks are made up mainly of solid nitrogen, with some carbon monoxide and methane. There is a thin atmospheric made up of these gases,

giving the world a hazy horizon. Back in the 1930’s, Pluto was believed to be the outermost planet in the Solar System, with the possibility that at some point even more distant planets would be discovered. However now we believe that beyond Neptune the objects fall into a different class. They are small, icy objects that never got to coagulate into planets. Their region of the Solar System is known as the Kuiper Belt, and the bodies known as Kuiper Belt Objects.

These are chunks of the original building material used to make the planets, which is why we want a closer look at some of these objects. Imagine Pluto’s rocky landscape, dimly lit by the distant Sun, which just looks like a particularly bright star. The sky is black and filled with stars. The horizon is hazy. The Earth is so far away it is lost in the Sun’s glare. It is unbelievably cold. That is what our best scientific results and imaginations can do

for us at the moment. After 14 July we will have a better picture of what it’s like on Pluto, the most distant object we have yet visited. Venus and Jupiter lie low in the western sky after sunset. Venus is the brightest. Saturn is in the southern sky during the night. The Moon will reach Last Quarter on the 8th. Ken Tapping is an astronomer with the National Research Council’s Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory. Email: ken.tapping@nrc-cnrc. gc.ca

New event for Smell rotten eggs? Peach Festival It could be natural gas. Review Staff

A new Peach Festival event on August 8 promises to be fun for both participants and spectators. The Steamfest Regatta is scheduled on Okanagan Lake, near the SS Sicamous. The regatta gets under way on Saturday afternoon after the Peters Bros. Grand Parade. The events include canoe, kayak and SUP racing at 2 p.m. ($25 entry fee includes t-shirt); Kids Fun Kayak Race at 2:30 p.m. ($15 entry fee includes t-shirt); War Canoe racing at 3 p.m. ($20 per person entry fee includes t-shirt); and a barbecue and Ogopogo Cup at 4 p.m. Regatta spokesperson Lyndie Hill said the War Canoe races will be the highlight of the day and proceeds from the races will go towards the restoration of four of Penticton’s original war canoes. For further information, contact Hoodoo Adventures. The 68th annual Peach Festival is scheduled August. 5-9. For further information, go to peachfest.com.

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Albas: Addressing the Senate issue One of my favourite days of the year is Canada Day. For an elected official it provides a unique opportunity to engage with many citizens from many corners of Okanagan-Coquihalla and hear about the many things most loved about our country and also to receive questions and concerns. One question that I heard from many citizens this year is “Why don’t we abolish the Senate?” It is an excellent question. The short answer to this question is in large part because the Senate is part of our Constitution and a constitution, by its design, is inherently difficult to change. In fact, one wellrespected constitutional law professor

recently observed that Canada’s constitution may be one of the most challenging to amend in the world. Fortunately, one of the roles of our Supreme Court is to respond to questions of law or fact concerning the interpretation of our constitution. In February of 2013, our government posed a number of questions to the Supreme Court including how the senate might be lawfully reformed or abolished. In 2014, the Supreme Court responded to these questions. How did the Supreme Court rule? In essence the senate cannot be reformed or abolished without unanimous support by both chambers of parliament, as well as all provincial and

territorial legislative assemblies giving their consent to do so. This is obviously a much higher threshold than the general amendment formula, sometimes referred in constitutional circles as 7/50, requiring at least the approval of seven provinces, representing at least half of the Canadian population. Unanimous support may seem to some to be an achievable outcome, more so here in Western Canada where the governments of Manitoba and Saskatchewan have recently stated support for senate abolishment and it is likely the new Alberta government may take a similar position. The B.C. Govern-

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Dan Albas ment has also indicated it is open to exploring all options. However, further east, Quebec has firmly opposed senate abolition as have some of the Maritime provinces including PEI and Nova Scotia. This is not surprising, given that east of Quebec there are a total of 30 Senators compared to 24 Senators for all of Western Canada. The

challenge in abolishing the senate is that it will require a full Canadian constitutional debate involving parliament and all of the provinces and territories that will also run the risk of being divisive as it would pit different regions of the country against each other. This would also come at a time where Canada has many other important priorities that cannot be ignored. Closing the gap that exists in many first nations communities, continuing to build infrastructure, supporting jobs and our local economies are a few topics that come to mind of national importance. My intent is by no means to defend the senate but rather to provide context as

to some of the constitutional challenges that exist with respect to abolition or reform. While on the topic of the senate last week the Red Chamber (as it is sometimes referred to) was in session to debate and pass a number of Bills that have now received Royal Assent. However as mentioned in my May 13 MP report a number of bills between the House of Commons and the Senate were not passed. One of these bills was C-518 from my Conservative colleague MP John Williamson. Bill C-518 proposed a mechanism that members of parliament and senators convicted of serious crimes would no longer be entitled to collect a generous

taxpayer-provided parliamentary pension and related benefits. This bill was supported by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation and all local citizens that I heard from. This was a bill I voted for and spoke in support of and was disappointed it did not pass in this 41st Parliament. As the House is now adjourned I encourage citizens to contact me via email at dan.albas@parl. gc.ca or call toll-free at 1-800-665-8711. Dan Albas is the Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla and writes this weekly report for his constituents. His website is ww.danalbas. com and has an archive of previous reports.

High temperatures prompt heat stress alert Review Staff With temperatures in the Okanagan Valley forecast to remain well-above

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developing symptoms of heat stress and heat stroke. “Workers in the construction, transportation and forest-

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disorders, sleep deprivation, poor physical fitness, pre-existing medical conditions. •Know the signs and symptoms. Wo r k S a f e B C requires employers to conduct heat stress assessments. As appropriate, employers must have a heat stress mitigation plan and are required to provide personal protective equipment, education and training in recognizing

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Thursday, July 9, 2015 Summerland Review

2015 KVSR UPDATE

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Where the locals shop! Open to serve you 7:30AM – 10PM 7 Days a Week! 13604 Victoria Road (In the Sungate Plaza)

250-494-8338

Proud to support the Kettle Valley Steam Railway

We are proud to support the KVSR

Bell, Jacoe & Company LAWYERS PATRICK BELL, JOSEPH JACOE, KATHRYN ROBINSON Summerland’s Longest Established Law Firm

www.bell-jacoe.com 13211 N. Victoria Rd • 250-494-6621

STONEHOUSE RESTAURANT

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK LUNCH & DINNER • Fully Licenced • Children’s Menu available

14015 Rosedale Avenue 250-494-1105 www.ziasstonehouse.com

Music on the Patio July 11th: 1pm Juno Award Winner - Julie

Masi

July 12th: 1pm

The Creeks

Dirty Laundry Vineyard 7311 Fiske Street, tel: (250) 494 8815 www.dirtylaundry.ca

Open Daily

10:00 am-6:00pm

The 3716/Spirit of Summerland is back on the rails and ready to steam her way through her another season! We are operating on our Summer Schedule with train departures at 10:30 am & 1:30 pm Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. Enjoy the scenic beauty of Prairie Valley, live music and a trip onto the Trout Creek Bridge with stunning view of Okanagan Lake and the canyon below. We are proud to be stewards of our 100 year old steam locomotive and the only preserved section of the historic Kettle Valley Railway and invite you to share the nostalgia each brings to the Kettle Valley Steam Railway. There’s nothing else like it in the Okanagan Valley!

Freshen up your space with new flooring. We have it all!

• HardWoods • Tile • laminaTe • carpeTing and we install!

9310 Jubilee Road • 250-494-6921

“All Aboard” for Events at the Kettle Valley Steam Railway

Reservations 250-494-8422 or Toll free 1-877-494-8424

SUMMER SCHEDULE Train departs at 10:30am & 1:30pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday

(Prairie Valley Station is closed on Tuesdays & Wednesdays)

Join us July 12 & 19th For a Great Train Robbery Do something really unique this summer! Treat your family to a Wild West adventure with the Garnett Valley Gang at the Kettle Valley Steam Railway. This two hour ride offers passengers a chance to enjoy daring horsemanship, live music and a cast of colourful characters both on and off the train. You never know when the gang will ride out of the hills to “rob” you of your spare change! After this exciting ride – you’ll enjoy a delicious Baron of Beef/Chicken BBQ dinner back at the station. Reservations Required.

Other upcoming Robbery Dates: August 2 @ 1:30 & 4 pm/ August 16th & August 23rd @ 4 pm/September 6 @ 1:30 & 4 pm/September 20 @ 1:30 pm.

KETTLE VALLEY STEAM RAILWAY Ph. (250) 494-8422 • Toll Free: 1-877-494-8424

www.kettlevalleyrail.org

SUMMERLAND FARMERS MARKET Come visit us at Memorial Park Kelly Ave. Downtown Summerland Every Tuesday April thru October 9 am till 1 pm Early Birds Welcome!

EAT LOCAL, EAT FRESH

Thornhaven’s Music on the Mountain Saturday, July 11th THE CREEKS 1-4:00 Sunday, July 12th Julie Masi 1-4:00 Bring a picnic and enjoy the afternoon!

6816 Andrew Ave Summerland

Open 10 am - 5 pm May Through December or anytime by appointment. 250-494-7778 www.info@thornhaven.com

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