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Fire season

A campfire ban continues in the region as extremely dry conditions have escalated the risk of wildfires.

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Addictive drug

Concerns have been raised over a drug which is cheaper and more addictive than heroin.

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Triathlon

Summerland will host a triathlon for children and adults on the Labour Day weekend.

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Memories

A lifelong Summerland resident has observed many changes in the community over the years.

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Shuttle service

A shuttle will be in place to transport people to and from the final Wednesdays on the Water music concert.

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Barrier work

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Construction crews install the barrier to separate a multi-use path from Highway 97. Construction of the path, which connects Lowertown and Trout Creek, has been underway during July and August.

Rainbows a done deal

Two downtown crosswalks will be repainted John Arendt

Two Summerland crosswalks will become a lot more colourful in the next few days. The west side of the crosswalk at Main Street and Henry Avenue and a cross-

walk at mid-block on Victoria Road North between Main Street and Jubilee Road will be painted in rainbow colours. The colourful crosswalks are a show of support for those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. Coun. Erin Trainer proposed the colour-

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ful crosswalks last week at the end of the regular municipal council meeting, in her councillor’s report. She said other B.C. communities have also painted their crosswalks in rainbow colours. Mayor Peter Waterman said the crosswalks are part

be respected and accepted,” he said. Linda Tynan, chief administrative officer for the municipality, said the decision to paint the crosswalks is part of a broader direction by the members of council. “Council has made it clear that they were going to be an

inclusive governing body,” she said. “It’s a values statement they’re making.” Don Darling, director of works and utilities for the municipality, said the municipality has hired a contractor to paint the two crosswalks. See PUBLIC Page 2

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Police rePort thefts from vehicles continue

Despite earlier warning, thefts from unlocked vehicles in the community are continuing. Police say the thefts have occurred when valuables have been left in plain view in unlocked vehicles. “It’s just a crime of opportunity,” said Sgt. Stephane Lacroix.

telephone scam reported

A telephone scam, claiming to come from the Canada Revenue Agency, has targeted Summerland residents. Over the past week, police have received five complaints about the scam. The callers claim the target owes tax money. They then ask for the target’s bank information. Police say requests of this nature are scams.

Bear observed in yard

On Monday afternoon, police were called when a bear was seen in a residential yard near Giant’s Head School. Police and provincial conservation officers attended. The bear was young, but not in good health and had to be destroyed.

For the record Information in a story in the Aug. 6 Summerland Review was incorrect. While several Summerland businesses were targetted in a series of break-ins, money was not taken from the safe at the Kettle Valley Steam Railway

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Teams ready for bathtub race Mark Brett Black Press Rub a dub dub, it’s time to tub. According to organizer Jim Cavin of the Summerland Yacht Club everything (as much as possible) is in place for the premier Great Ogopogo Bathtub Race Aug. 22. “It’s going great and we’re really looking forward to the event,” said Cavin who expects about 15 competitive racers in what is hoped to become an annual event. “It’s getting to the exciting part to see all the planning and all of the anticipation coming together for one, six-hour period. “It won’t go off without

a hitch, we know that but hopefully it goes off with a minor amount of hitches and we raise some money for the hospital.” The club is looking at bringing in about $15,000 which will go to the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation to help equip the new Penticton Regional Hospital tower when it is constructed. Much like Nanaimo’s Marine Festival and World Championship Bathtub Race, the Summerland version has fun and competitive races as well as a wide variety of onshore activities. At Peach Orchard Park the day begins at 9:45 a.m. with a fleet parade of entries and introduction of

the skippers and sponsors. Shortly afterwards will be the blessing of the racers followed by the first round robin race of the B (fun) class event. Those skippers will do a two-mile circuit course just off the park with the top tubbers meeting in the final. At 10:30 a.m. the A division race to Penticton and back will begin. They are expected to reach the midway point at Okanagan Lake Park in about 15 to 30 minutes and be back by about 11:15 to 11:30 a.m. Following the conclusion of the event kids’ activities including the fire truck slide, Ogopogo Crawl and Dino Bound will begin. There will also be face

painting and kids’ and parents’ tub races. Also at that time the Tubber’s Barbecue and beverage tents will open. Proceeds from all activities go to the hospital foundation. At 1 p.m. the Kids Paddle Tub Race will take place in what the organizers are calling “a fight for the supremacy of the seas.” Wrapping up the day will be the awards dinner, dance and silent auction at the yacht club. Awards are at 6 p.m. and dinner is at 6:30 p.m. There will be live entertainment with vocals by Wendy. More information can be found on the race website at ogopogobathtubrace.com.

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He expects the work will be completed within the next week. Tynan added that the municipality may later add another rainbow crosswalk. “We’d like to do one in Lowertown,”

about the crosswalks has been positive, although t h e r e Doug Sharpe h a v e also been s o m e she said. Waterman said letters critical of the most of the feedback decision.

“Pause your decision long enough so you can conduct a proper consultation with the people of Summerland.”

Doug Sharpe, a Summerland resident opposed to the rainbow crosswalks, said he is concerned with the way the decision was made. “I’m questioning the process,” he said. “Pause your decision long enough so

you can conduct a proper consultation with the people of Summerland.” Tynan said the decision to paint the crosswalks is a small public works matter which did not require a formal resolution from municipal council.

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Fire ban continues during dry summer Extremely dry conditions continuing Carla McLeod Special to the Review All open fires — including campfires — are prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre, which includes Summerland. Even though fines and penalties may be imposed if someone is found to be in contravention of the prohibition, there have been violations within Summerland’s municipal boundaries. “Overall it has been well respected and people have been pretty good,” said Fire Chief Glenn Noble. “We have had four or five violations in the month or so since the ban was put in place.” The fire ban went into effect on July 3, throughout most of the province and yet those who have been found in violation claim they are unaware of it, Noble said. He explained that some of them were transients that were camping in the area. On Saturday, Aug.

Grass fire

You’re Invited Fire Department averted www.edwardjones.com Once again the quick actions of the Summerland a tragedy on Canyon View Road. A grass fire broke out close to the road in a heavily treed area, surrounded by not too distant homes on three sides and the canyon on the other. Crews had the fire knocked down within minutes of arriving on scene and had it out with the road back open in under an hour.

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Noble would remind the public that we are a long way from being out of the woods just yet, when it comes to wild fires. The extremely dry conditions that we now “We have had four or five are experiviolations in the month encing are or so since the ban was expected put in place.” Glenn Noble to cont i n u e well into 8, the Summerland mid or late SeptemFire Department ber, with the potenresponded to a wild tial for an active fire fire on the Summer- to ensue. “People tend to land-Princeton Road. The spot fire think summer is over burned approxi- at the end of August, mately one-tenth but not here,” he of a hectare, Noble said. The fire prohibireported. “It was dealt with tion will remain in quickly by our guys and forestry did not attend,” he said.

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EDITORIAL Painting rainbows Two rainbow crosswalks, to be painted at downtown intersections, are intended as a visible reminder of municipal council’s commitment to inclusiveness. The crosswalks, at the corner of Main Street and Henry Avenue and mid-block on Victoria Road North between Main Street and Jubilee Road, are both on prominent downtown streets. The change comes following a suggestion by Coun. Erin Trainer, in her councillor’s report at the end of last week’s council meeting. There was no formal council resolution to paint the crosswalks, a point which has generated concern from at least one Summerlander. Doug Sharpe, who has written to council about the crosswalk changes, believes a public consultation process would be appropriate. While public input is a part of many municipal decisions, one should also ask whether such a process is needed when deciding to paint crosswalks. If consultation or a formal decisionmaking process is necessary here, would it also be necessary for decisions to patch roads or deal with other basic public works items? Would a consultation process be required before purchasing supplies or office equipment? Micromanaging is a slow, cumbersome and inefficient process. At the same time, the change to the crosswalks can be seen as something much more significant, simply because of the rainbow design used. Since the late 1970s, a rainbow flag with horizontal bands of bright colours has been used as a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride flag. The crosswalk design is based on this flag — a flag which is not universally cherished and which sometimes generates a fair amount of controversy. The two colourful crosswalks have the potential to stir a lot of anger, or they could generate some reasoned dialogue about the nature of inclusiveness and about the decision-making process. The response will be up to the public.

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With more time, will more voters care?

VICTORIA – Several readers took me to task for last week’s commentary on the beginning of our long, hot federal election campaign. They pointed out, among other things, that there are substantial cost increases to Elections Canada as well as higher spending limits for the parties. And thanks to generous tax deductions for political donations, taxpayers subsidize all party spending whether they want to or not. That’s the system as it is today, so rather than rail against it, it seems more useful to ask what we’re getting for our forced investment in this exercise. First, more leader debates. The traditional main event organized by TV networks for Oct. 8 appears to be a bust, with only Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and Green Party leader Elizabeth May expected to attend. Conservative leader Stephen Harper

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Tom Fletcher declined, prompting NDP leader Thomas Mulcair to say he will only take part in debates that include Harper. Harper, Trudeau and Mulcair have agreed to a Sept. 17 debate hosted by The Globe and Mail and Google Canada. This one is to be focused on the economy, which should force participants to get beyond their talking points and pointing fingers. On Sept. 28 there will be a debate focused on foreign policy hosted by Munk Debates, a charitable foundation. Harper, Trudeau and Mulcair have

accepted. May and Bloc Quebecois leader Gilles Duceppe were not invited to either of these. The national media have decided that the biggest issue currently is the trial of suspended senator Mike Duffy, but this has turned out to be a rehash of facts and assertions heard many times over by those who care. The expense account abuse has pushed the issue of senate reform to the forefront. Harper declared his intention to starve the Senate by refusing any more appointments, after most provinces ignored his call to elect their nominees. Trudeau, having expelled all Liberal senators from the party caucus, has warned that Harper’s plan and Mulcair’s long-standing position to abolish the Senate are both unworkable, if not unconstitutional. Trudeau has promised changes to the senate appointment

process, but no specifics so far. Party policies are being doled out one bit at a time, and the national and local candidate debates may help clarify them. Here are a couple that could use closer scrutiny. Harper has promised to revive a stimulus program from the 2009 economic crisis, offering a 15 per cent tax credit for home improvements between $1,000 and $5,000. This sounds great if you’re a homeowner, but does nothing for renters, drives up the cost of housing in already overpriced urban markets and encourages more consumer debt. Trudeau has promised an additional $2.6 billion over four years for First Nations education on reserves, and accelerated spending on school infrastructure. Mulcair has promised to hold a national inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women.

Mulcair and Trudeau both pledge to reverse the Conservative moves to eliminate what’s left of door-to-door mail delivery, and to extend the age of eligibility for the Old Age Security pension from 65 to 67. All of these promises are presented in the most appealing way possible by the parties that promote them, and all involve spending and taxation trade-offs that the parties would prefer not to discuss. Another possible dividend from a formal campaign stretching more than two months is that more voters will pay attention to the real issues and actually take the time to cast a ballot. If that happens, and the long decline in voter turnout is reversed, it’s a good investment. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca.

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Growth plan could reduce burning risk Dear Editor: The recent fires in Western Canada, and especially the Okanagan, have revealed a serious need to reconsider a more traditional view of community planning – housing on the inside, farming on the outside, and let nature be. We have a fragile relationship with our natural environment.

Approximately 2,000 fires a year burn across B.C., almost half of them caused by humans. In 2015 alone, thousands of people in Western Canada have been forced out of their homes due to wild fires. Almost 300 square kilometres (or 750,000 acres) have burned so far in our province this year. Over a decade ago,

in the 2003 Kelowna wildfire, 260 square kilometres of forest were destroyed, 33,000 residents evacuated, and 238 homes lost, with the total cost resting at over $700 million. Circumstances beyond our control such as climate change or the pinebeetle infestation, and those within our control, such as the construction of more

homes in outlying areas of our towns and cities, further aggravates this precarious relationship. Currently, a very large portion of Summerland’s Urban and Future Growth Areas overlap the Wildfire Hazard Areas. Building new housing developments in the mountains and Ponderosa forests around Summerland would destroy

important Okanagan habitat and increase the likelihood that wildfires will consume people’s homes at some point in the future. As a community, we can help prevent this. The recent fire in Oliver points in the right direction. As reported in CBC News, “Flames came within about 50 metres of Hel-

ena Souto’s house, which was saved by the lush orchard between it and the fire zone.” Why does our OCP, then, plan to put housing on the outside of the orchards, rather than on the inside? Orchards and farmland could act as protective fireresistant “moats” around our houses and neighbour-

hoods. This design not only makes good environmental and safety sense, but good economic sense, by helping to keep property taxes and insurance premiums lower. The solution is simple: Housing on the inside, farming on the outside, and let nature be. Richard Strafehl Summerland

THE EARLY YEARS

The race is on!

Photo courtesy of the Summerland Museum

A forerunner of the Great Ogopogo Bathtub Race, this motorboat contest on Okanagan Lake probably took place about ninety years ago. Things were a little different back then as you can see by the fact that the captains wore sport jackets instead of life jackets and apparently it was okay to hitch a ride on someone else’s stern. It’s a safe bet that the crafts being readied for Saturday’s race won’t greatly resemble these boats from the 1920s, but they’re sure to be photo worthy. The event on Saturday, Aug. 22, starts at 9:30 a.m. at Peach Orchard Park. Visit ogopogobathtubrace.com for more information. That many bathtubs means plenty of good, clean fun!

Input sought on climate policy Dear Editor: This summer’s forest fires have brought the reality of climate change to the forefront of British Columbian’s concerns. You now have the opportunity to influence our province’s future policies on addressing climate change and reducing our collective greenhouse gas emissions. Last month the B.C. government presented their Climate Leadership Plan — Discussion Paper, and the public input period ends Aug. 17. We encourage everyone to complete the online survey (engage.gov.bc/climateleadership). While we applaud the leadership team for requesting the public’s input, our local Citizens’ Climate Lobby chapter is concerned that the proposed goals are too vague. Another concern is that B.C.’s successful carbon tax, instituted

in 2008, has been frozen for a five year period. In order to continue to be effective at reducing GHG emissions, this tax needs to increase as it was intended. The government’s current focus on developing a new carbon-based energy infrastructure is contrary to the long term goals of meeting B.C.’s GHG targets. At this time, the province will be hard pressed to meet its 2020 GHG emission reduction targets. We will be submitting a formal response with our concerns. We encourage other organizations to do so, too. At this critical time, we must all be actively involved in envisioning the future that we want. Ron Robinson, Mike Geisler, Laura Sacks Nelson-West Kootenay Chapter Citizens’ Climate Lobby citizensclimatelobby.ca

Government must honour commitments to retirees Dear Editor: This election, retirees across Canada are asking Members of Parliament and candidates, and all Canadians, to make sure the next Government of Canada honours its promises and commitments to retirees, and to all Canadians on retirement income security. Employees played by the rules: They served their employers with honour and dedication during their careers.

An employer that has benefitted from the services provided by retired employees should not be allowed to go back on the promises and commitments made to those pensioners. Retirees do not have the ability to bargain in retirement; they do not have the leverage that employees have and many do not have the option to earn other income. Their retirement income security cannot be left to the

whims of employers and policy makers. A pension is a promise and a commitment: Employees provide their service and employers compensate them. That compensation includes pensions. Pensioners trust their employers to keep their side of the agreement – to honour their promise. Canadian retirees deserve retirement income security. The best security we can give them is

legislation to ensure that no employer, public or private, can go back on the pension promises made to people once they are retired. I urge citizens to ask candidates in the upcoming Federal Election, to take a stand on the issue of Pensions and support retirees in our communities. Lynn Jackson President National Association of Federal Retirees South Okanagan Branch Okanagan Falls

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Accident scene

Carla McLeod Special to the Review

Emergency personnel were called to a motor vehicle accident at the corner of Rosedale Avenue and Highway 97 last Thursday.

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Fentanyl cheaper and more addictive than heroin

Cst. Jacques Lefebvre of the Summerland RCMP said it has not yet shown up in Summerland, but it is coming. Fentanyl is a highly potent and addictive synthetic opioid. It is prescribed by doctors to relieve severe or chronic pain, primarily for cancer patients. It is often administered in the form of a patch that is applied

Carla McLeod Special to the Review The alarm has been raised recently about a drug called fentanyl, which is causing disability and death due to overdose.

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increased public sector employment and self-employment. BC Stats reported that private sector employment fell by 4,500 jobs from June, while private sector jobs grew by 1,800 and the number of self-employed rose by 2,100. Compared to July 2014, selfemployment was up by 9,800 while private sector employment was down 8,300. B.C.’s unemployment rate tied with Alberta for third lowest in the country in July. The national rate was 6.8 per cent.

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Summerland hosts Sprint Triathlon Children and adults will compete in a triathlon on the Labour Day weekend. The 13th Annual Summerland Orca Swim Club Sprint and Kids of Steel Triathlon will be held at Peach Orchard Beach on Sunday, Sept. 6. It will have categories for children from six to 16 years of age, as well as adult categories. For adults, it will include an 800-metre swim, a 20-kilometre bicycle portion and a

five-kilometre run. To accommodate the racers, Lakeshore Drive will be closed from 8 a.m. to noon. Delano Ducheck, co-coach of the Summerland Orca Swim Club and an organizer of the event, said the distances are possible for those who are willing to put in the training. “If they did something every day from now to Sept. 6 and are in good health, they should be able to participate with no problems,” he said.

Last year’s first adult finishers completed the race in roughly one hour. The children’s categories will begin at 8:25 a.m., when the six- and seven-yearold competitors will begin. Other youth categories will begin in five-minute increments. The adults will begin at 10:05 a.m. The awards ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. Last year, more than 350 people par-

ticipated in the various age categories. In addition to the individual age categories, there was also a relay category for adults. This year, more than 200 people have already registered, most in the individual categories. To register, visit the Summerland Orca Swim Club website at orcaswimclub.net. Those who have questions should contact Ducheck by email at orcaswimcoach@gmail.com.

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CounCil report The regular meeting of municipal council was held on Aug. 10. The mayor and all councillors were present.

“We want to be able to provide a food source for our family,” said Lauren Holler. While Summerland does not allow chickens on residential properties, Holler said she did not know about this bylaw when she acquired her chickens. Neighbours said they have concerns about the noise and smell from backyard chickens, as well as concerns that the chickens will attract hungry coyotes to the area. The resolution to relax the animal control bylaw was carried, with Coun. Janet Peake opposed.

Heritage protection given

The municipality will establish a heritage register to identify properties considered by the municipality to be heritage properties. The Lakeside Presbyterian Church building, at 5505 Butler St., will be included on this register.

power outage report received

Council received a report regarding the July 8 power outage. A meeting will be scheduled with FortisBC senior management during the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention to discuss the power surge event and transformer failures in Summerland.

Busking bylaw read

Council gave first three readings to a bylaw amending the fees and charges to cover busking permit regulations for the community.

oCp amendments adopted

Council gave final readings to four bylaws to amend the Official Community Plan. The bylaws affect 8709 Jubilee Rd., 6003 Dale Ave., properties at 11700 Sanborn St., 18654 Garnett Valley Rd. and 19013 Bentley Rd. and 4816 Nixon Rd.

Animal bylaw relaxed

Council approved a resolution to relax the animal control bylaw to allow the keeping of chickens at 8428 Pierre Dr., pending the adoption of a backyard chicken bylaw.

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The Wilson’s Mountain Road fire threatens the community of Oliver in the South Okanagan. It was 70 per cent contained by Monday.

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Unauthorized drone thwarts firefighting efforts in Oliver Tom Fletcher Black Press Forests Minister Steve Thomson called for public assistance Monday to identify those responsible for careless wildfire starts, or unauthorized intrusions into evacuation areas and restricted airspace. The B.C. Wildfire Service had to ground eight helicopters and three fixedwing aircraft for three hours while battling fires around Oliver Sunday, due to an unauthorized drone flying in the area. Thomson was at Oliver airport when

crews were called back from efforts to contain the Testalinden Creek and Wilson’s Mountain Road fires that threaten the community. “You could really see the frustration of the pilots and our wildfire team,” Thomson said. “Ticked off would probably be too mild a term to talk about their reaction. It’s really something that is just not acceptable.” Despite the interruption, the B.C. Wildfire Service estimated the Testalinden Creek fire south

of Oliver to be 40 per cent contained, and the Wilson’s Mountain Road fire just north of Oliver was 70 per cent contained as of Monday. Reports of a video showing a smoker igniting the volatile fire west of Rock Creek have not been confirmed, Thomson said. He asked for anyone with video or other evidence of careless smoking or hazardous activity to contact their local police or the B.C. Wildfire Service (1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on mobile). The Rock Creek

fire remained unconfined at about 3,750 hectares Monday, and has destroyed 30 homes. Chief fire information officer Kevin Skrepnek said the fire has not spread significantly since it was reported last week, but with hot days ahead that could change. There were 44 new fires reported Sunday, making a total of 239 burning by Monday. There have been 292,000 hectares burned and $207 million spent so far this year, almost the same as this time last summer.

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Carmen McDowell ern edge. Blending the varied talents of four musicians whose classical, folk and rock backgrounds fuse together to create dynamic and unique sounds that instantly connects and resonates with the audience. Through their uplifting energy and remarkable stage presence, they weave together a tapestry of tales that evoke a

nostalgic experience of days gone by. We are expecting this concert to be our most attended concert this year and have organized a shuttle bus from uptown Summerland to Peach Orchard Beach for this extraordinary show. The shuttle bus will pick patrons up at the Summerland Arena, 8820 Jubilee Road starting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26 and shuttle them down to the beach with their carry on lawn chairs. Tickets for the shuttle will be sold in advance at the Summerland Community Arts Centre at 9908 Main Street or can be bought when boarding the bus, first come first served. The cost for the shuttle is $2 one way or $4 round trip.

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adult education and observed how making art engaged students and helped them forget their everyday cares. Later, as a school counsellor she used art therapy as a means of reaching troubled youngsters, allowing them to express thoughts and feelings that they couldn’t put into words. Evanishen enjoys working in her back-

yard studio producing useful and decorative pottery pieces. Come in to the gallery to meet her, learn more about the Trypillian people and see her work. Carmen McDowell is the Summer Arts Program coordinator for the Summerland Community Arts Council, P.O. Box 1217, 9908 Main St., Summerland, B.C. V0H 1Z0.

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The finale of our Wednesdays on the Water summer concert series, Wednesday, Aug. 26 has been much anticipated this summer. The concert will feature local Okanagan performers Cod Gone Wild who specialize in modern Celtic music. Made up of a tender-hearted singer and songwriter from Newfoundland, a larger-than-life Alberta drummer raised in Saudi Arabia, an internationally renowned fiddling B.C. beauty, and an effortlessly cool Japanese Canadian bass player, Cod Gone Wild will surely be a hit. They have been based out of the Okanagan Valley since 2009 and are focused on giving traditional Celtic songs a mod-

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Sunday markets

Customers stroll Main Street on Sunday during the weekly Sunday markets. The markets will continue until late September. In addition to the Sunday markets, Summerland has a market on Tuesday mornings on Kelly Avenue in front of Memorial Park.

Cadet participates in senior sailing program Joshua Michael Fitzpatrick, a cadet from Summerland, is taking the Senior Sail course at HMCS Quadra CTC.

He has been in cadets for four years in the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps 93 Grenville. He is a student at

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swims, in addition to his involvement in Cadets. During his time at the HMCS Quadra, Fitzpatrick hopes to

expand his knowledge of sailing and getting more into the technical side of it. He wants to be able to process this

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Roberge recalls Summerland’s past Former teacher recalls many changes since growing up at research station Carla McLeod Special to the Review

when merchants would close their businesses on Thursday afternoons. Many would head to the farm to enjoy the view and play on the putting green on the main lawn. It was there also that she met the 12th Governor General of Canada and his wife, Lord and Lady Byng. “We didn’t have to travel anywhere to meet people from all over the world,” she explained. “They came here.” To catch the school bus, Roberge and her

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cook meals and look after her children. It was dark by the time she returned home. She would count the railway ties as she crossed the trestle in the dark, all the while aware that there were coyotes in the area. During the war years, Roberge said the kids helped pick fruit. “We learned to work,” she said. “When I look back those war years made us grow up fast.” Roberge met her husband when he came to the Okanagan looking for work, at the age of 15. He wrote to his family and told them he had found his “Summerland peach.” They were married at the age of 19. When the young people of Summerland turned 21, it was a special time, Roberge said. “The Rotary Club had a big dinner for us and welcomed us into adulthood.” She still appreciates the Rotary today. “Now we’re at the other end of the scale and we still find ourselves going to their special occasions each year,” she said. “I wrote a thank you to Rotary after the Pioneer Tea. It’s so nice to know that they care about the seniors in their community.” Roberge became a school teacher and taught at MacDonald School for 35 years. She was an innovative teacher and arranged bus trips for her students to tour

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Calgary and Vancouver. “I thought how much kids could learn if they were right on the doorstep of something,” she said. “When the kids saw the Rockies it was dead silence… and some of them had tears in their eyes.” Another concept she introduced was that of having children work in groups.

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They earned this privilege by developing good work habits. “They didn’t have to be the brightest to get into a group; they just had to be cooperative,” she said. This method also saved paper. “Instead of needing to make 30 copies of work, I only had to make one for each group,” she said. Roberge also found a creative way to help her “little window gazers” learn new words. She would print new words on clouds painted on the windows. Community service was also important to Roberge. One day she met a newcomer at the beach who asked for directions to the museum. She said to him, “I’m

nagan Valley Teacher’s Union. Roberge and her husband raised four children who still live nearby and are all contributing and volunteering in the community. Life has not been without its challenges for Roberge. She lost her sight in 2005. “I use to get up and practise in the dark when I knew my problem was getting worse and that really paid off. It helped me develop spatial feeling,” she said. “What I tell those who ask me is, it’s not what you get it’s how you handle it.” Her husband passed away earlier this year. “We had a long and happy life. We were so close, we did everything together,” she said.” Roberge sees many positive things in Summerland today. “I think we have some very wonderful teenagers now and good student leadership in the high school,” she said. “I seen many changes to also like to see how the different churches very glad you asked are getting together me that because I on things.” Her view of Sumwould very much merland’s future is like to see a museum here.” She asked if also hopeful. “Summerland in he would be willing my experience has to help her establish always been warm one. Together they and welcoming. “Summerland in my I think people experience has always conbeen warm and welcom- will tinue to ing. I think people will w o r k continue to work togeth- t o g e t h er and progress to what- er and progress ever lies ahead.” to whatMaureen Roberge ever lies ahead,” she said. sought the help of If you know a three other residents positive story about and in time they saw someone in our comSummerland’s first munity, contact Carla museum opened in the old railway sta- McLeod at carlamction on Victoria leod@shaw.ca or contact the Summerland Road. She also served as Review newsroom at president of the Oka- 250-494-5406.

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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 250-404-8072. 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 250-4948274 or Annie Smirmaul at 250-494-2286. Summerland Sportsmen’s Association meets every third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Summerland Legion. The SSA focuses on fishing, shooting, hunting, archery and conservation and is affiliated with the B.C. Wildlife Federation. New members welcome.

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 250-493-6564.

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. Join us at Peach Orchard Park on Aug. 22 for our inaugural Ogopogo Bathtub Race and fundraiser to help equip the new Penticton Hospital tower, hosted by the Summerland Yacht Club. Enjoy a barbecue, wine and beer tent and many activities for the kids including mini bathtub races. Visit ogopogobathtubrace.com.

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 informa-

tion visit www.lllc.ca. On Tuesday mornings, Robbie Shea BSW, Family Support Worker from the Mental Wellness Centre is at the Summerland Food Bank and Resource Centre. Creating a caring community when a person has a mental illness by support and education for family, friends, the community and the person. Coming for six weeks, Jan. 20 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. relaxation training. Call 250493-7338 or register at the Resource Centre. Penticton Concert Band practices Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. New members welcome. Intermediate to advanced players. Call Gerald at 250-809-2087. 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

s 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 are casual. Gardening 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 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. The Summerland Community Arts Council presents Cod Gone Wild — Modern Celtic Music at Spirit Square in Peach Orchard Park on Wednesday, Aug. 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. A shuttle service from the Summerland Arena, 8820 Jubilee Road, will take passengers to and from the concert, beginning at 5:30 p.m. for $4 round trip.

Upcoming Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week, Recope Society of Summerland offers medically supervised water therapy and land exercise programs

www.summerlandreview.com 11 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. Saturday MidMonth Market and Vendor Showcase at Summerland United Church have been postponed until Sept. 26 due to the Rotary Sunday Market and low public turnout. Proceeds will go to the church’s refugee sponsorship of a Syrian family. The Penticton Writers and Publishers are a non-profit group of writers helping writers to hone their creative talents. The group will host an AGM on Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. in Leir House, Manor Park Road. All are welcome to attend. The Summerland Singers and Players are presenting Walter and

Peter Marks’ The Butler Did It in November at Centre Stage Theatre in Summerland. Director Robert Read is still seeking to cast the role of Detective Mumford and is looking for a male between 20 and 40. Interested actors should contact Bob at 250-494-1264 or email bob.will@hotmail.ca. White Sails A Cappella Chorus is an awardwinning, auditioned show chorus dedicated to musical excellence, performance education, sharing the joy of singing a cappella fourpart harmony. Plan to attend their Guest Night (Recruitment Night) on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. at Ridgeview Church on Springfield and Hollywood Roads., Kelowna. Contact Joan at 778-755-0562 to RSVP or get more information. Visit www. whitesailschorus.com.

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Recreation department offers fall programs With two weeks until the end of summer vacation, we must force ourselves to look forward towards a new fall schedule. As difficult as it is to pack away the summer beach toys and get the closets ready for back to school wear, it’s a great time to plan out how you

want to spend your time for the remainder of 2015. What activities do you want to sign up for? What sports or programs interest your children most? Is there something new you have always wanted to try? There’s no time like the present. Summerland Aqua-

tic Centre released the Fall Recreation Guide last week. It can be found online at www. summerland.ca, at the Aquatic Centre, Library or delivered to your doorstep if you receive ad mail. When I first moved to Summerland with two small children, my friend let me in on the secret that if

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currently the fastest filling courses with prime time slots full by the end of the first day of registration. Lesson: Don’t delay. Register now for your fall programs. Waiting until the last minute may limit your choice, and great classes can get cancelled if registration needs are not met by the week before the class is scheduled to start. New to Summerland Recreation this year is Hooked on Dancing with Paulette Wigston. She brings partner dancing to our Arena Banquet Room for two hours of fun on Wednesday evenings. You don’t need a partner to sign up. Register and you’ll

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I wanted to get into the most sought after program at the time, I had to be at the Aquatic Centre at 6 a.m. the day the guide came out in order to get my child into the program. Fill out my form and drop it off. And that’s what I did. It was for the Puddle Jumpers program run by Liz Minty for pre-school children. Both my boys went through the Puddle Jumpers program at three and four years of age, and it prepared them to start full days of Kindergarten by the age of five. The rush for exercise classes continues this fall. Affordable fitness classes with great fitness instructors are

On the July 25 and 26 weekend, Summerland Minor Softball hosted the Ladies Senior C/D Provincial Fastpitch Championships at Dale Meadows ball fields. Eleven teams attended with teams participating from Trail, Grand Forks, Spences Bridge along with several coastal teams. The weather was very mixed with sun, rain, thunder and lightning thus forcing a 15- to 20-minute rain delay on Saturday. Later on Saturday, the Fleetwood Bandits and the Abbotsford Fireballs squared off in a duel that lasted 14 complete innings. This created a delay for the 7 p.m. game scheduled on field one forcing a 9 p.m. game time on the same field under the lights. Sunday brought more sun, rain, wind, thunder and lightning. Yet another rain

delay ensued forcing the players off of three fields. Volunteers quickly set up two more fields to ensure play for the bronze and gold medal games. For the C division Kitsilano Galaxy won 2-1 over OK Tire Trail Mix with Fleetwood Bandits taking the bronze. For the D division Coquitlam Mudd Dawgs won gold over the (Spences) Bridge Brewers 1-0 with the Ridge Meadows Titans taking bronze. Summerland Minor Softball organizers say the volunteers played a part in the success of the weekend tournament. These dedicated people put their lives on hold for several days each year to run this organization. Carol Van Balkom, who has managed Summerland Minor Softball for the last 20 years, is retiring from the physical commitment but is not leaving the sport.

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Joanne Malar be sure to make some great new friends. We are also thrilled to again receive funding from ParticipACTION for our Teen Yoga class with Cindi Tomochko. Teen Yoga will be free for our fall program on Tuesdays from 4 to 5:15 p.m. from Sept. 22 to Dec. 8. Registration is

required at the Aquatic Centre. We are offering a new Kids Yoga called Lotus Buds for fiveto eight-year-olds and nine- to 12-year-olds on Thursday afternoons with Tammy Semple. Popular classes return such as Yoga with Marsha Saldat and Cheryl Plewis. Stott Pilates with Farren Tilitzky has been drawing quite the following on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Joanne Malar is the program coordinator for Summerland Recreation, threetime Olympic swimmer, 2012 Olympic commentator, kinesiologist and holistic nutritionist.

SCoReboaRd Golf Summerland Ladies Club

On Tuesday, Aug. 11, the Summerland Golf and Country Ladies Club played a low gross/ low net scores event. First Flight: First low gross Gwen Redfern, 86; first low net Doreen Butterworth and Veronica Lee, 75; second low gross Carol Mulligan, 87; second low net Lil Smith, 76. Second Flight: First low gross Margo Humphreys, 91; first low net Donna MacEwen, 76; second low gross Joanne Gartrell and Diana Leitch, 100; second low net Anka Manders, 77. Third Flight: First low gross Ruth Daviduk, 103; first low net Ellen Clay, 77; second low gross Julie Macaulay, 108; second low net Hedy Sewell, 79.

Summerland Senior Men’s Club

On Aug. 13, the Summerland Senior Men’s Club played an all net scores event. George Carswell had the overall low net of the day with a six under par 66 while Neville Crane and Wally Barton shared the deuce pot. First Flight: First low net Garth Humphries, 70; second low net Bob Fortune, 72 cb; third low net Bryce Parker, 72 cb; fourth low net Jim Haddrell, 72. Second Flight: First low net Heinz Burki, 68; second low net Denis Wright, 70; third low net Neville Crane, 72 cb; fourth low net Andy Webster. Third Flight: First low net George Carswell, 66; second low net Terry Steinke, 67; third low net Ken Robertson, 73; fourth low net Wally Barton, 75.

Sumac Ridge Senior Men

The Sumac Ridge Golf Club Senior Men played on Aug 12. Results: Low gross Fern Michaud, 36; low net Michael Symes, 28; closest to pin, Michael Symes; longest putt, Dan Kelly.

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PART TIME BOOKKEEPER REQUIRED A Summerland Non-Profit Housing Provider is seeking a reliable, experienced bookkeeper who can handle all aspects of accounting for the Society. Must be proficient with AR/AP, Payroll and remittances. Familiarity and experience with MS Office including Excel and Sage Accounting Software is a must. Also, experience working with BC Housing would be a benefit. This is a three day a week position. You can obtain an information package, including a job description, by emailing us at parkdaleinfo@shaw.ca. Please mail reply with cover letter, resume and references to 100 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9302 Angus Street, Summerland, B.C. V0H 1Z5 or email to parkdaleinfo@shaw. ca. or Phone: 250 494-1161. Closing date August 24th, 2015. Visit our website: www.parkdaleplace.ca Parkdale Place Housing Society 100 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9302 Angus Street Summerland, B.C. V0H 1Z5 Ph: 250 494-1161 Fax: 250 494-1137 Non-Profit Reg. S0012387 GST# 11908281RT001

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Locations West Realty Independently owned and operated, Brokerage

Office: 250-493-2244 Cell: 250-490-7942 Toll Free: 1-800-734-0457

Industrial building 6,400 sq ft .5 acre, 7 bays all currently rented each bay has front and rear parking Back lane with overhead access doors

pennymorrison@royallepage.ca View all of our listings at www.pennymorrison.ca

Info and photos at www.larryanddonna.com MLS®

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• 2 Storey Home with Basement • 4 Bedrooms and 4 Bathrooms • Double Detached Garage • Library, Media Room

$695,000

Penny Morrison

Heather Bifford

Realtor®

Licensed Assistant

Lot 4, 6003 Dale Avenue $425,000

10706 Elliott Street $279,000 CED

Lake view building lot in brand new high end subdivision in Trout Creek. MLS®156441

2bd + den, 1.5ba home only steps from downtown. MLS®154289

5824 Lewes Avenue $174,000

6604 Nixon Road $399,000

Serene 2.42 acre building lot. MLS®156713

1 acre building lot in Trout Creek. MLS®154705

#3-17333 Snow Avenue $329,000

11200 Walters Road $799,000

QUIET PARKLIKE SETTING OPEN HOUSE SAT. AUG 22 10:30Am - 12:30Pm 2513 JUNIPER STREET, SUmmERLANd

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• 2 bdrm, 2 bath level entry • Open concept with large windows • Master suite on main • Beautiful mature gardens • Close to town

$419,500

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• Trout Creek 3 bdrm, 2 bath updated home • Great flat lot with mature landscaping • Newer roof, furnace, windows and hot water tank • This home is a must see

$409,900

RYAN & SUE EDEN info@theedens.ca ROYAL LEPAGE PARKSIDE REALTY 9925 MAIN ST SUMMERLAND BC 250-494-0505

CED

OPEN HOUSE: Saturday 11:00am-12:30pm

2bd, 2ba one-level rancher. MLS®156373

Lighthouse Landing in the heart of beautiful Trout Creek

3bd, 3ba custom built home. MLS®154787

Single Family Lots

Build your dream home at Light House Landing, only steps from Okanagan Lake and boat launch, in the heart of beautiful Trout Creek. This development is adjacent to Powell Beach, which is a lovely & private public beach and park area featuring tennis courts, picnic areas and parks. Make Light House Landing your new address. MLS® various

Starting at $280,000 for more information and pricing visit www.lighthouse-landing.ca

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Summerland Timber Mart is your local Distributor of Allan Block products

9310 Jubilee Road 250-494-6921

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 Thursday, 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!

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

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

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

STONEHOUSE RESTAURANT

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) 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: SOLD OUT August 23rd @ 4 pm September 6 @ 1:30 & 4 pm September 20 @ 1:30 pm.

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

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

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

www.kettlevalleyrail.org

The Voice of Summerland for over a 100 years and counting!

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250-494-5406

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AUGUST 22, 1-4pm AIDAN MAYES & MANDY COLE AUGUST 23, 1-4pm DANNY SAMESHMI & Therrin AUGUST 29, 1-4pm THE SILVERBACKS 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

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

Music on the Patio

Friday Aug 21- Aidan Mayes & Mandy Cole 1-4 PM Saturday Aug 22- Julie Masi 1 to 4 PM Sunday Aug 23- Uncorked 1 to 4 PM Friday Aug 28- Dave Hellard 1 to 4 PM Saturday Aug 29- Blue Skies the Trio 1 to 4 PM Sunday Aug 30- Danny Sameshima & Thurein Myint 1 to 4 PM

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Proudly serving the community of Summerland for over 38 years. Locally owned and operated! Open daily 8am until 10:00 pm 7519 Prairie Valley Rd. Summerfair Plaza • 250-494-4376