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NEXT STEPS IN THE LONG RANGE FACILITIES PLAN. Presentation of Options OCT. 26, 2015 to be considered. 7:00 PM Options for school reconfigurations, SHATFORD consolidations, and closures will be presented. CENTRE As well, the process for public input will be outlined.

Conservative MP re-elected while party will become Official Opposition John Arendt

Driving success

A Summerland racing driver has had a strong finish in her ARCA Racing Series rookie year.

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Cultural plan

The Summerland Cultural Plan task force is hosting a series of discussions about the community’s cultural landscape.

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Local author

A Summerland author has published a book to provide coaching help for people interested in self-care.

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Symphony

The Okanagan Symphony Orchestra has opened its 2015 to 2016 season.

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Fitness goals

A group of six women have been operating a women’s fitness centre in Summerland.

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MP Dan Albas will return to Ottawa following a close win in the riding of Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola. Albas won his seat with 24,425 votes, just 1,397 more than his nearest rival, Liberal candidate Karley Scott, with 23,028 votes. New Democratic Party candidate Angelique Wood received 11,939 votes while Green candidate Robert Mellalieu received 2,428 votes. Voter turnout in the riding was 71.81 per cent. “We had many great candidates across Canada and running locally,” Albas said. “I will continue to represent all citizens in this riding to the best of my ability.” Albas said the results of the election with his win locally and with the Conservative losses nationally are the result of a democratic election. “I’m a big believer in democracy, and the people are never wrong,” he said during a celebration in West Kelowna on Monday evening. Meanwhile, at her campaign headquar-

Re-elected

MP Dan Albas, holding his daughter Bea, receives a kiss from his wife Tara following his re-election on Monday evening.

ters, Scott and her supporters watched as the close race continued to unfold. “We ran a campaign nationally and locally based on optimism and hope,” she said. “I think Canadians rewarded that.”

She said the national outcome was positive, even though she was not elected locally. “We have a majority government with Justin Trudeau as our Prime Minister,” she said. “We have done so well.”

Wood was disappointed with the results for the New Democrats, locally and nationally. “I thought the NDP was going to do a lot better, nationally and in this riding,” she said. Support for Wood

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Thursday, October 22, 2015 Summerland Review

CounCil report The regular meeting of municipal council was held on Oct. 13 in council chambers. The mayor and all councillors were present.

Variance permits approved

Council approved two development variance permits for properties on Rutherford Avenue. The first permit, for 10806 Rutherford Ave., varies the rear setback from 7.0 metres to 1.5 metres to allow for an accessory building. The second permit, for 10811 Rutherford Ave., varies the rear setback from 7.0 metres to 2.7 metres for an accessory building.

Accessory building allowed

Council approved a development variance permit application for 4217 Williams Ave. The variance allows for a proposed accessory building in the front yard.

Crown land license supported

Council gave its support to renew the lixwnxw for the Brigade Trail Park crown land license. The application by the municipality ia for a licence for a 30-year term from the province. The licence covers 2.7 hectares of crown land for walking trail purposes.

Grant application supported

The municipality’s Union of B.C. Municipalities Fuel Management Prescription Grant application received council support. The municipality will provide overall grant management for the fuel management prescription.

Skateboard design contract awarded

A contract was awarded to New Line Skateparks Inc. for design services for a new skate park in Summerland. The amount of the contract is $41,895.

right of ways granted

The municipality will grant a statutory right of way to the Provincial Rental Housing Corporation on district-owned property at 9511 Wharton St. The right of way is for a proposed sanitary sewer line. The housing corporation will grant a statutory right of way to the municipality on its property at 9700 Brown St. for all existing municipal utilities. Parkdale Place Housing Society will reimburse the municipality for all direct costs related to the creation and registration of the statutory right of ways.

enforcement bylaw read

Council gave first three readings to a bylaw enforcement bylaw amendment.

Smoking bylaw adopted

The municipality’s outdoor smoking regulation bylaw received final reading.

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Vehicle accident

Emergency crews were called early Friday afternoon following a single-vehicle accident off Highway 97. A vehicle travelling north crossed the highway and crashed into an embankment near the intersection with Prairie Valley Road, below Summerfair Mall. Police said there were no serious injuries.

School closures considered Dan Walton Black Press

Low enrolment and bleak projections have prompted School District 67 to consider closing some of its schools. The district’s Long Range Facilities Plan was presented to the public during a presentation on Oct. 14 at the Shatford Centre. “At the end of the day, offering the best educational opportunity that we can for our students should be our goal,” said Dawn Renaud, for-

mer chair of the District Parents Advisory Council (DPAC) who attended the meeting. “It’s nice when we can keep them at a school that’s close to home, but sometimes we just can’t do that.” A total of 16 of the 19 schools are operating under capacity. Overall enrolment has dropped from 7,894 in the year 2000 to 5,842 as of September 2015. Because of this, over $3 million in cuts are expected over the next three years, with aAt least an additional

$750,000 each following year if numbers do not increase. The possibility of closures previously became a concern while Renaud was serving as chair, and the end result was the closure of Nkwala Elementary – the school her husband and daughter once attended. Superintendent Wendy Hyer said no closures or reconfigurations will be made before consulting fully with community stakeholders. During the presen-

tation it was pointed out how students at Princess Margaret Secondary School are subject to fewer educational offerings than their Penticton Secondary School counterparts. And among the district’s middle and secondary schools, there are only 3,404 students, but there is capacity for 4,650. Hyer said no target for the reduction of enrolment capacity has been set — only enrolment numbers have been laid out and numerous other

factors still have yet to be considered. “Shutting a school down will affect everybody that works in the building,” said Leslea Woodward, president of the Okanagan-Skaha Teachers’ Union. “They might have work, but as the superintendent stated last night, it might not be full-time work.” School District 67 will be collecting input during a public meeting on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Shatford Centre.

been about noise, unsightliness, vermin and pests resulting from backyard chickens. Speaking to the bylaw at the public comment earlier in the evening, Christopher Boisvert-Gilman said a non-protein

bedding, such as straw instead of hay and wood chips, would not attract vermin. He added that he would like to see the maximum number of chickens allowed under the bylaw increased to six from five.

Linda Tynan, chief administrative officer for the municipality, said the bylaw could be tweaked and adjusted if necessary. Coun. Janet Peake suggested chickens should be allowed on larger properties rather than residen-

tial areas. Coun. Doug Holmes said backyard chickens are already allowed in urban centres in other parts of Canada and the United States. The bylaw requires a final reading before it is adopted.

Animal control amendment read

Council gave third reading to an amendment to the animal control bylaw. The bylaw regulates backyard chickens in Summerland. The bylaw has received 68 responses from the public. Most of the responses have

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Celebrating a win

Dan Albas speaks to Conservative supporters in West Kelowna on Monday evening, following the federal election. Albas was re-elected as a Conservative Member of Parliament and will represent the newly created riding of Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola.

Liberal gains reach to B.C. in majority win Tom Fletcher Black Press Prime Ministerelect Justin Trudeau extended his majority government even into the B.C. Interior Monday, as Liberal Stephen Fuhr knocked off Conservative incumbent Ron Cannan in KelownaLake Country. Trudeau thanked supporters in his Montreal riding, and began preparations to implement his new

government policies after nine and a half years of Conservative rule in Ottawa. “For three years we had a very oldfashioned strategy,” Trudeau said. “We met with and talked with as many Canadians as we could, and we listened.” Major commitments by the Liberal campaign include legalizing recreational marijuana sales and running three years of deficits to

build infrastructure across the country. Trudeau has also promised to scrap the Conservative government’s approval for the Northern Gateway pipeline and enforce a ban on oil tanker traffic on B.C.’s north coast. The Conservative Party issued a statement that Stephen Harper would resign as leader but would stay on as MP in his Calgary riding, where he won a seventh term.

“While tonight’s result is not what we had hoped for, the Canadian people are never wrong,” Harper told supporters, adding his congratulations to Trudeau. On Vancouver Island, seven-time Conservative MP John Duncan was knocked off by NDP challenger Gord Johns in CourtenayAlberni, one of the new seats created for the 2015 election. While the Liber-

als picked up several Lower Mainland seats, traditional voting patterns held up in much of the province. Conservatives Cathy McLeod (Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo) and Mel Arnold (North Okanagan-Shuswap) won their seats. In Victoria, NDP incumbent Murray Rankin held off a challenge from the Green Party’s JoAnn Roberts in a seat where the Liberal

At Summerland Secondary School, more than 60 per cent of the 425 students participated in a mock election on

Monday. Scott received 53 per cent of the vote, while incumbent Dan Albas of the Conservatives

received 22 per cent. Angelique Wood of the New Democrats received 15 per cent support while Green Party candidate Robert Mellalieu received eight per cent of student support. Two per cent of ballots were spoiled. At Summerland

Middle School, a recent mock election saw Scott emerge with 123 of the 277 valid votes cast. Albas received 59 votes, while Mellalieu received 61. Wood had 34 votes in that election. A total of 14 ballots were rejected.

Students choose Liberal candidate It was a win for Liberal candidate Karley Scott as middle school and high school students chose her in recent mock elections.

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EDITORIAL Moving forward Now that the dust has begun to settle following the 42nd Canadian federal election, it is time to move beyond replaying the campaign and on to the future of the country. While it is easy to revisit the lengthy build-up and consider strategy changes and tactics which could have affected the outcome, such discussion will not change the final results. The election on Monday has resulted in a Liberal majority government, with Conservative MP Dan Albas representing the riding of Central OkanaganSimilkameen-Nicola. The outcome will not change, no matter how many times we study the numbers. While not all are pleased with the final results of Monday’s vote, there are some positive outcomes. Every vote mattered in this election, and voters seemed to understand the importance of casting their ballots. The overall voter turnout, at 68.49 per cent, is higher than it has been since the 1993 federal election. In this riding, the turnout was higher than the national average, at 71.81 per cent. The race locally was a close one. Albas won his seat by a margin of just 1,397 votes over Liberal candidate Karley Scott. A total of 61,820 ballots were cast, making this an extremely close contest. While Albas is not a part of the governing party, he has been able to work with politicians of all affiliations in order to represent his riding and this region. This skill will be necessary in the future as a new government takes the helm. And most importantly, no matter what anyone thinks of the outcome, it is important to remember that the Canadian public has the opportunity to make a choice and select the direction for the country. This is a freedom which does not exist in some parts of the world, and it is a freedom we must never take lightly. The choice has been made, and it has been our choice. Now it’s time to more forward.

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The numbers behind Trudeau’s win

After three consecutive terms as the governing party, Stephen Harper’s Conservatives have been ousted. The federal election on Monday saw the number of Conservative seats tumble from 166 down to 99. This federal house cleaning has handed the reigns of our country to Justin Trudeau’s Liberals. With 184 of 338 seats in the House of Commons, the Liberals have a majority government. From the start, the election was Harper’s to lose as much as it was Trudeau’s to win. A strong anti-Harper sentiment, which had grown over the past four years, played a large part in Monday’s outcome. Canadians were determined to ensure the Harper Conservatives would no longer have the same degree of power they had enjoyed previously. Long before the writ was dropped, a growing degree of

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John Arendt polarization of Canadian politics had already ensured the outcome would not be good, no matter which party formed the next government. While the Liberals won a majority of seats, they did not have a majority of voter support. Of the ballots cast, 39.5 per cent were for Liberal candidates, which means 60.5 per cent were for representatives of other parties. And if the eligible voters who did not cast ballots are included, the number becomes even more telling, with just 27 per cent of eligible

Canadian voters casting ballots for a member of Trudeau’s Liberals. Canadians may have rejected Harper’s Conservatives, but the outcome is not exactly a ringing endorsement for the Liberal Party, despite the majority outcome. This puts the newly elected Liberals in much the same position as the Conservatives they have replaced.

that election. This is an unenviable position for the newly elected Liberal government. It is possible that by the time of the next federal election, four years from now, the tide will have turned once again and voters will want an “Anyone But Trudeau” outcome. Whether this happens is up to the federal Liberals. Not all Canadians

Canadians may have rejected Harper’s Conservatives, but the outcome is not exactly a ringing endorsement for the Liberal Party, despite the majority outcome. In the May 2, 2011 federal election, the Conservatives received a majority of 166 seats of the 308 in the House of Commons, but of those who voted, only 39.62 per cent chose a Tory candidate. If all eligible voters were counted, then only 24 per cent of Canadians cast a ballot for a Conservative in

support the platform and position of the incoming Liberals. In fact, a majority of voters in this year’s election chose something else. This is a time for the newly elected majority government to act as if the outcome were a minority instead. This is a time to listen to the views of all Canadians and

to make decisions respecting a variety of views. In short, it’s a time for humility and dialogue. The day after his win, Trudeau greeted people in a Montreal subway station. This is a great start. Canadians have elected a new government, or more precisely they have replaced an old one. The fact that the Liberals are not Tories may have helped to put them into power, but it will not be enough to keep them there. Trudeau’s challenge now is to show himself and his party as worthy of the respect and admiration of the Canadian public. Now it’s time for the Liberals to establish themselves as more than the party that replaced the Conservatives. And it’s time for the Canadian public to let them prove themselves. John Arendt is the editor of the Summerland Review.

Summerland Review Thursday, October 22, 2015

Complacency evident during sewer expansion

Dear Editor: As a business owner in Summerland, never have I held the District of Summerland in such contempt as I do now. Back in 2006, as a condition of granting us a development permit to extend our motel in Trout Creek the District of Summerland insisted that we become part of the sewer district which necessitated the building of a substantial and expensive sewer link under Highway 97 to a specification that ensured that in the future, the whole sub division of West Trout Creek could eventually take advantage of the municipal sewer by utilizing the link we built. Should this happen within the specified 15 year window we were told by the District that we would be eligible for “latecomer fees.” That day has now come, but no latecomer fees are forthcoming, no doubt it is politically embarrassing for the district to go back to the residents after they have already announced publicly the amount that each household has to pay to join the sewer district, so instead they bob and weave, hiding behind one bylaw or another to try and get out of collecting latecomer fees. To make matters even worse the mishandling by the district of the sewer pipe laying project

presently going on in Trout Creek has led to a three week delay, when no work took place at all and after nearly two months, we are still driving on dirt roads still suffer restricted access to the motel and have suffered a number of interruptions to our water supply causing our guests a great deal of dislocation. The complacency

at municipal hall is mind blowing, to be told by a councillor that I would have been treated the same, I assume he meant equally badly, by any other community is not a comforting thought. October is small business month and no doubt the politicians will be out glad handing at a few business sites to

try and show some interest, however, it is obvious that city hall and the business community are on divergent paths, this town is in dire need of investment both public and private, when we need a structured investment plan to replace aging water lines to prevent the numerous breakages that occur and replacement of our

crumbling road system, what do we get? A tax hike and colourful crosswalks which look more at home in a Kindergarten playground and must seem incredibly patronizing to the community they are meant to reach out to! It’s no surprise that no one wants to invest in this town. John Lathey Summerland

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Gardens hosted autumn tour Dear Editor: On Saturday, Sept. 19, the Friends of the Summerland Research Station Gardens hosted an autumn garden tour of Penticton gardens as a fundraiser for the Ornamental Gardens. The focus of this year’s tour was sustainable gardening practice as well as food growing, with detailed gardening notes placed in each

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garden. The tour provided a wide variety of gardening types from vegetable gardens including valley View Farms and the Penticton Indian Band garden to back yards with bees, chickens and a swimming pool converted to an aquatic wildlife habitat. There were some wonderful examples of small backyard gardens with both

vegetable and annual and perennial beds, and a large acreage hosting a stunning array of flowers, vegetables and views. Huge thanks go out to the many volunteers who helped with planning the garden tour as well as hosting the gardens as representatives of the Friends of the gardens and the master gardeners. We so appreciate the garden owners

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Time for our legal system to get tough on crime Dear Editor: Our legal system is a joke — notice I did not say justice system. Recently, in Penticton, a 25-year-old man

with 57 previous convictions was warned by a judge that “the ice was getting thin.” Mercy was taken upon him yet again

because he comes from “a broken home.” Many people come from broken homes but do not go on to a life of crime.

Another issue is Ronald Teneycke. As far as I am concerned, he is a prime candidate for “dangerous offender” status. He

has proven time and time again that he is a high risk to re-offend, yet the system keeps letting him back out onto the streets.

But if you grow six pot plants in your basement, you are going to the hoosegow for six months mandatory senten-

cing. What is wrong with this picture? Way to get tough on crime, Mr. Harper. Mark Billesberger Penticton

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2016 GRANT-IN-AID 2016 Grant-in-Aid applications are now available. The deadline to submit completed applications with all supporting information is November 16, 2015. Please visit the District of Summerland website for complete details of the Grant-in-Aid policy and qualifying information. Any further questions can be directed to Renée Belyk, Manager of Financial Services, at 250-404-4041 or rbelyk@summerland.ca.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS ON SUMMERLAND’S CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT The Cultural Plan Task Force is accepting written and video submissions from organizations and individuals who may wish to make specific comments or recommendations on how best to shape Summerland’s cultural development. Topic areas may include, but need not be limited to: • municipal support for culture, arts, and heritage • local cultural events and activities • cultural facilities • creating a vibrant downtown • future cultural opportunities for Summerland There is no set format for submissions. Written contributions can take the form of a letter, discussion paper or report. However, all submissions should have a clear structure and be as short as possible. Video submissions should be no longer than 5 minutes duration. Written submissions of more than 1000 words should include a summary of key points. Submissions to the Task Force will be accepted until 3:00pm Friday, January 8th, 2016. Please deliver your written submission by email to cultural@summerland.ca, by mail to Cultural Plan Task Force, District of Summerland, Box 159, Summerland BC V0H 1Z0 or drop it off to Municipal Hall, 13211 Henry Avenue, (Mon - Fri 8:30am - 4:00 pm). For complete submission details, please visit our website www.summerland.ca.

NOTICE OF 2016 PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTION

Notice of 2016 Permissive Tax Exemption Municipal Council of theofDistrict of Summerland will consider Bylaw No.of2015-029, “2016 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw”, at their Special Meetingat oftheir Council on Friday, October 30, 2015onat Friday, 8:30 a.m. Municipal Council the District of Summerland will adoption considerofadoption Bylaw No. 2015-029, “2016 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw”, Special Meeting of Council October 30, Bylaw 2015 at a.m. will Upon No. 2015-029 will grant from Municipal Property Taxes forvalue the organizations/churches listed below. The estimated value Upon adoption, No.8:30 2015-029 grantadoption, exemptionBylaw from Municipal Property Taxes for theexemption organizations/churches listed below. The estimated of each exemption is provided based on 2015 property assessments. of each exemption provided based on 2015 Department property assessments. Copies the bylaw availableBC. at the Administration Department at Municipal Hall, 13211 Henry Avenue, Copies of the bylaw areisavailable at the Administration at Municipal Hall, 13211ofHenry Avenue,are Summerland, Summerland, BC. Owner/Occupier

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Drumming

Alyssa Hooper of Summerland has been welcomed onto the Taiko drum team in Toyokoro, Japan, where she is learning to play a traditional Japanese instrument.

Learning Taiko drumming in Toyokoro The past month in Toyokoro has been really busy and a lot of fun. I had my first Taiko drum performance in September at one of the biggest festivals in Toyokoro. I am very grateful that I have been welcomed onto the Taiko drum team and have gotten to learn how to play a traditional

Japanese instrument as well as experience another aspect of their culture. I also had the opportunity to perform for and teach Taiko to the visiting high school students from Summerland and Penticton in October. It was fun to show off my new skills and get to have a fast paced conversation

with native English speakers from my own community. Earlier this month, the Toyokoro Junior High School held their annual school festival. The festival is held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on a Saturday and all parents, siblings, and citizens are welcome to attend. At the festival, the students show off

their many talents and display their projects and all their hard work from the year thus far. There were many performances in the school gym throughout the day including brass band, talent show, and a chorus competition. I was absolutely blown away by the singing ability of all of the students at the

Let’s get real about trade deals As the dust settles from Monday’s federal election, to paraphrase former prime minister Kim Campbell, it’s time to talk about serious issues again. The Conservatives were hoping to make 2015 a free trade election, by signing onto the world’s largest trade deal at the end of July. But things didn’t go as planned at the talks in Maui, and Canada was among the players that walked away from the Trans-Pacific Partnership table at that time. Then came five days of round-theclock negotiations in Atlanta, with the U.S. pushing for a deal with Japan, Korea, Australia and other Pacific Rim powerhouses to normalize trade in 40 per cent of the world’s economy. And the TPP came together at the end of September. Canada and B.C. essentially got what our governments were demanding, which was broad access to Pacific Rim markets and continued protection for nearly all of domestic dairy, poultry and egg markets. Also preserved was B.C.’s regulated market for logs and U.S. lumber

sales. The 200-kg gorilla of the TPP burst out in the heat of the election campaign, and the Kim Campbell rule was demonstrated again. Much of the discussion revolved around alleged secrecy, as the legal text of the deal won’t be out for some time to come. Protected farmers downed their pitchforks, counting their blessings, and their guaranteed compensation. The NDP was forced to come out against the TPP, as it was against trade deals with the U.S., Mexico, Europe and others. But it’s getting lonely for them as the rest of the world moves on. Within days of the TPP deal, the World Bank issued one of its periodic reports on “extreme poverty,” which it defines as an income of less than $1.90 U.S. a day. And 2015 is the first year when fewer than 10 per cent of the world’s people remain below this global poverty line, down from 12.8 per cent in 2012. It’s easy for comfortable First World folks to protest conditions in running shoe and cell phone factories in India or

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Tom Fletcher China, but the graph of extreme poverty in those countries shows steep decline since 1990. Trade and technology are lifting up the poorest of the world. For B.C., withdrawing from Pacific Rim trade is unthinkable. We worry a lot about lumber and copper and natural gas, but the TPP also opens up huge markets for services, where much of our economic future awaits. The question for us is simple. Can we compete in health sciences, engineering, architecture, digital media, and information technology? Do we want to? The TPP doesn’t change B.C.’s dependency on the United States. As with NAFTA, our vital lumber trade remains under a separate agreement, which expired on

Oct. 1. I’m told by federal and provincial officials that at this stage, the U.S. isn’t even taking our calls on the softwood lumber agreement, which Canada and B.C. want extended. Americans are preoccupied with the TPP and domestic politics. After decades of bitter legal actions from the American industry, the latest softwood deal has provided a rough peace. It set a floor price for B.C.’s allegedly subsidized lumber exports, with an export tax collected by Canada when the price went below the floor of $355 per thousand board feet. That money went back into our government general revenue. Higher prices meant no export tax was collected through 2014 and early 2015, and only five per cent as of September. Now that the agreement is expired, by default we have actual free trade in lumber for up to the next year. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca

school. Each grade (7 to 9) practices and performs two songs for the competition and they were all amazing! In addition to the performances, students’ art projects, woodwork, sewing, and writing is displayed throughout the classrooms for everyone to view. The students prepare for approximately three weeks in advance of the festival and it was really exciting to watch them put so much effort into their work and then enjoy showing off their hard work on

Notes from toyokoro

Alyssa Hooper the day of the festival. As for the weather in Toyokoro, it is starting to get a little cold. Since I last wrote, we’ve had another minor earthquake

and a typhoon. I have never experienced a typhoon before, and I just happened to be teaching at the elementary school in Otsu that day, which is a town right on the ocean, so the wind and rain was very intense. The snow will begin to fall in about a month, and I’ve heard that Toyokoro gets a lot of snow, so hopefully I can stay warm and dry over the next month. Alyssa Hooper is in Summerland’s sister city of Toyokoro, Japan as the assistant English teacher.

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Symposium held at Shatford Centre South Okanagan residents will have the opportunity to expand their understanding of the intrinsic connection between creativity and spirituality featured at the Shatford

Centre in Penticton on Oct. 23 to 25. Bringing together artists and members of faith traditions, this symposium will offer workshops exploring creative potential. Registration infor-

mation is available at inSpiritfestival.com. The weekend will begin on Friday with a full day seminar, Celebration of Living and Possibility, featuring Canadian artists Anne Mortifee

and Sherrill Miller. An evening gathering Friday, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. will feature Mortifee as the keynote speaker and exhibits of visual art from various facilitators.

A series of 12 experiential workshops will be offered on Saturday facilitated by talented, spiritually inspired artists from throughout our area and other parts of B.C.

The workshops, range in length from one and a half hours to a full day. Even if you don’t consider yourself an artist, come and explore your creative potential by select-

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The Apple Valley Cruisers presented $3,418.35 to community groups and organizations. The money is proceeds from the Endless Summer Show and Shine. From left are Shawn Carter representing the Giant’s Head School and Summerland Middle School breakfast programs, Apple Valley Cruisers treasurer Bob Dalflyen, Mary Barkwill of the Summerland branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, Bob Kelly of Apple Valley Cruisers, Tom Jacques of the Summerland Kiwanis Club, Tara Hollas of the Summerland Food Bank, Alyson Lindsay of the Summerland Asset Development Initiative, Jacques Lefebvre of the Summerland DARE program and Dale Hooper representing Toys and Toonies for Tots and Teens. Other organizations benefitting from the donations included the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre, the Summerland Girl Guides, the Summerland Arts Council and a bursary for Summerland Secondary School.

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ing a workshop of painting, writing, drumming, fibre arts, calligraphy, sacred dance, hatha yoga and writing or understanding dreams. Saturday evening will feature a multicultural buffet dinner. The keynote speaker will be Swami Jyotihananda from the Yasodhara Ashram. Sunday’s morning program will provide a variety of forms of meditation and contemplative practices. The afternoon will feature a round table discussion of the nature of creativity in faith and spirituality. Faith leaders and practitioners not practicing a faith tradition will be invited to offer their perspectives on creativity and spirituality. The Inspirit community will be encouraged to participate in this discussion. The Okanagan School of the Arts received an InterAction Multiculturalism Grant from the Government of Canada for this event. Plans are in place to hold this festival as an annual cross-cultural event. For more information, visit www. inspiritfestival.com. To register, visit www.osarts.com.

United Church hosts series examining major world religions A Summerland church will host a series of speakers from different faiths in the Okanagan Valley. The series, Building Peace Through Understanding, is offered through Summerland United

Church. “The goal is to learn about some of the religions other than Christianity who are making their home in the valley,” said Armand Houle, minister of Summerland United Church.

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ICBC rates to rise 5.5 per cent Average driver to pay $60 more per year Jeff Nagel Black Press The Insurance Corp. of B.C. has decided to raise basic auto insurance premiums by 5.5 per cent, driving up the annual cost by more than $44 for the average driver. And a further jump in optional premiums for coverage like third-party liability will add nearly $16, for an annual increase of about $60 on average. The basic premium increase is less than the 6.7 per cent jump ICBC had warned in August might be required as a result of rapidly rising injury claims and the resulting payouts. The hit is lower in part because the province has approved an unusual $450-million transfer of capital from ICBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s optional insurance business to the basic insurance side. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been growing financial pressure on the basic side, while ICBC has had more wriggle room in recent years to actually decrease rates on its optional side, where it does not hold a monopoly and competes with private insurers. But officials say optional costs are now also on the rise because optional third-party liability insurance covers injury payouts over $200,000. Adrian Dix, the NDPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s critic on ICBC, noted the average driver will be paying nearly 30 per cent more in basic premiums than they did when Christy Clark became premier in 2011. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Overall what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re talking about is a major, major increase in rates for the average motorist,â&#x20AC;? said Dix, who lays part of the blame on management decisions at ICBC and trouble with the rollout of its new computer system. He noted the provincial government has not opted to forgo the $160-million annual dividend it extracts each year from ICBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s optional

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Anita McComas demonstrates negative painting during a recent Summerland Art Club workship. Members of the club used the technique in painting impressionistic landscapes.

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Discussions will shape cultural landscape There is a very important round of discussions happening in Summerland these days and there’s a pretty good chance at least one of them is going to involve something you care about. The Summerland Cultural Plan task force is hosting a series of conversations in and around Summerland to help shape the cultural landscape of our town and they’re seeking input from the community to help figure out the strengths, weaknesses or even areas that you feel have fallen by the wayside or are simply not present. This is a great opportunity for those who have no vested interest in a part of Summerland’s cultural scene beyond being patrons to speak up and let their voices be heard about how they feel about the cultural scene in Summerland today and where they would like to see it grow. The working definition of culture being used by the task force is, in their own words, pretty broad, which is a great thing to see. It’s providing Summerland a chance to not just talk about culture from an artistic point of view, although that opportunity is being provided, but also a chance to talk about things that fall outside of the normal conversations that surround culture. Conversation topics include: multiculturalism, visual and performing arts, literary arts, youth, seniors and festivals and events among other things and more sessions will be announced down the road.

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Author examines self-care A book by a Summerland author is designed to provide coaching help for people interested in self-care. Really Good F Words: Your Interactive Guide to SelfCare, by Lorrie Forde, will be launched in Summerland early next month. Forde describes self-care as a life in b a l ance, including a worklife balance, health, wellLorrie n e s s a n d Forde g o o d relationships. “How do we, in our own unique circumstances, find that sense that all is right with my world?” she asks. Forde draws on her personal experiences and her 25-year career as a program

administrator in continuing studies at Okanagan College. She said the book was written as a guide for young mothers, trying to juggle busy schedules with many demands. However, preliminary material is being used by organizations such as South Okanagan Victim Assistance Society and the South Okanagan Women in Need Society. It is an interactive coaching tool for those pursuing selfcare. “This book is a way to make coaching available to the masses,” she said. Really Good F Words is published by Influence Publishing and is available through the publisher, through Amazon.com and from book stores. It will be launched at the Summerland branch of the Okanagan Regional Library on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 5 p.m.

The Westbank Country Opry will be dedicating their Oct. 25 show to the memory of former president, Bud Brown. Brown was a veteran, a member of the Summerland Legion and a supporter of the Opry. The concert will feature an afternoon of country music with a five-piece band,

h a r mony singers and entertainers. I t will be h e l d Bud at EmBrown manuel Church, 2600 Hebert Rd. West Kelowna, beginning at 3 p.m.

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Fest-of-Ale contributions

Members of the Okanagan Fest-of-Ale Society donated $35,000 to the region earlier this month.The donations included a $10,000 gift to the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation, the first contribution to a five-year pledge of $50,000. The Agur Lake Camp Society and School District 67 were among other organizations benefitting from the donations.

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Supporting Search and Rescue

Staff at the Summerland Credit Union donated $798 to Penticton Search and Rescue during their quarterly Comfort for a Cause donation. Each week staff members contribute $1 to a fund, which is matched by the Credit Union, to be able to wear jeans to work on Friday. The money raised goes to a local charity or organization, of the staff’s choosing. Herlinda Burt of the Credit Union, second from left, presented the cheque to Dale Jorgensen of Search and Rescue. At left, holding the Comfort for a Cause sign is Randy Brown. At right is Ian King of Search and Rescue.

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The Okanagan Symphony Orchestra opened its 2015-2016 season with a literal bang of brass and percussion. Featuring works by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius and Czechoslovakian composer Antonin Dvorak, the evening’s fare was at once rousing, introspective and inspir-

ing. The evening began with Jean Sibelius’s Finlandia. It remains arguably his most popular piece and one which evokes the images of pine forests and snow-capped mountains in the woodwind lines, cool crisp mountain air in the soaring violin melodies and the darkness of snows in winter in the brass choir sections.

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The next work on the program was Sibelius’s Violin Concerto in D Minor featuring Canadian violin sensation, Martin Beaver. Beaver soared his way up and down the violin, nimble fingers tossing off runs, dazzling the audience with sizzling doublestops and rapid string-crossings. He more than merited the standing ovation he received. After intermission, the orchestra played “Nimrod” from Elgar’s Enigma Variations, in tribute to the memory of former orchestra member and symphony administrator Laurie Henderson. To conclude the evening, the OSO performed Dvorak’s

Symphony No. 9, “From the New World” which he wrote during a sojourn in the United States. A work in four movements, the music was inspired by the melodies, harmonies and rhythms of spirituals and First Nations music. Laura Davis’s English Horn rendition of the ‘Goin’ Home’ theme in the second movement was exquisite. Altogether, welldeserved congratulations go out to Maestra Rosemary Thomson and the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra for starting the season off with such style and panache — clearly it is going to be a great year.

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Thursday Al-Anon offers help to families and friends of alcoholics. Summerland Serenity Group meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in the United Church hall. Call 250-490-9272 for more information. Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers meet at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre on Thursday evenings. Beavers meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Cubs meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Scouts meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Venturers meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For details call Trent at 250494-1990. Carpet bowling at the Summerland Seniors’ Drop-in Centre is held every Thursday at 10 a.m. and every Sunday at 1:15 p.m. Euchre is played every second and fourth Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. Lyme Disease support group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. at Theo’s Restaurant in Penticton. Everyone welcome. Recreational volleyball for all. Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 10 a.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre. Contact Frank or Jane at 250494-4666. Summerland Caregiver Support Group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Summerland Health Centre lower conference room. For more information call Cindy at 250-404-8072. Summerland Horseshoe Club is looking for new members. Practices are held in Memorial Park on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Call Ron Moser at 250-4940450. Summerland Material Girls Quilt Guild meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from September to May at 9 a.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre, 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. For more information call Cathy Patterson at 250-494-8274 or Annie Smirmaul at 250-4942286. Summerland 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. For info call Vicki at 250-494-5484. The Summerland Multiple Sclerosis Group meets on the first Thursday of every month at 10:30 a.m. at the MS office, 3373 Skaha Rd., Penticton. Everyone welcome. For more information call Sherry at 250-4936564. The Summerland traditional rug artists get together at Summerland United Church every Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. New members and visitors are always welcome. For more information phone 250-4941278.

Friday Bridge is played every Friday at 1 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown St. Phone Irene at 250-404-4562. Cribbage is played every Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. Ladies’ Drop-in Volleyball every Friday beginning Oct. 16, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre. Everyone welcome. For more information call Donna at 250-494-9718 or Debbie at 250-4947733. Pleasure Painters meet every Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre, 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. Come and enjoy or check it out. Drop-ins welcome. Tai Chi, beginner and intermediate, at the Summerland Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, Fridays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For further information call Susan at 250-4943370. 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. Cribbage will take place at the Summerland Seniors’ Drop-in Centre every fourth Saturday until June, beginning at 1 p.m. Singles welcome. Refreshments will be served. Pancake breakfast, all you can eat, Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 to 11 a.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre. Summerland Ladies Hockey takes place at the Summerland Arena Saturdays at 8:30 pm. All skill levels welcome. Contact Judy Beck at tachi88@shaw.ca.

Sunday DivorceCare, Single and Parenting, and DivorceCare for Kids (ages five to 12) will be offered Sunday evenings at Summerland Baptist Church, Oct. 18 to Jan. 24. The sessions start with dinner at 4:30 p.m., followed by the courses from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Call 250-494-3313 for more information or to register. The Trail of the Okanagans Commitee welcomes all to the unveiling of a new sign depicting the Summerland Hike and Bike Master Trail Map Sunday Oct. 25 at 12:15 p.m. Bike, walk or drive to the unveiling at the south end of the pathway, off Landry Crescent in Trout Creek. 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 p.m.. 16 regular games, Lucky 7, Odd/Even, Bonanza. Everyone is welcome. License #832873. In the first of a four-part series, Building Peace Through Understanding, Summerland United Church is hosting a representative from the Kelowna Islamic Centre on Monday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. Refreshments to follow. 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 Contract Bridge is played at St. Stephen Anglican Church in Summerland every Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Refreshments available. For more information, please call Sheila at 250-494-8996. Dementia Caregiver Support Group — Are you providing care or support for someone dealing with Alzheimer’s or another dementia? Please join us at our Summerland meeting to explore how we can assist you. The meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Summerland IOOF Hall, 9536 Main St. Call Laurie Myres at 250-493-8182 or email lmyres@alzheimerbc. org. 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 Wednesdays

s from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Penticton Library Museum building. Contact Nola Reid at 250-492-0751. Summerland Kiwanis Club meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Kiwanis Lodge on Quinpool at 6 p.m. New members are welcome. Contact Tom Jacques at 250494-4339. Summerland VIP (Visually Impaired Persons) members and friends meet the second Tuesday of the month at Parkdale Lounge. Tai Chi at the Summerland Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, Tuesdays at 9 a.m. for beginners and 10 a.m. for advanced. For more information call Nancy at 250- 494-8902. The Mental Wellness Centre, Summerland Branch, will be open the first, third and fourth Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon at the Summerland United Church. Inquiries welcome. The Summerland Multiple Sclerosis Group joins the Penticton MS Group every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for a coffee social at the Cherry Lane Mall Food Court. Whist is played every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. at the Seniors Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown St.

Wednesday B.C. R e t i re d Government Employees monthly meeting Wednesday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m. at the Penticton Library theatre room. Speaker topic: Travel insurance information. 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 former library building 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

www.summerlandreview.com 13 Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Summerland Library lower level. The club promotes responsible ridership including registration, insurance, safety certification and scheduled pleasure rides. Membership includes orchardists, farmers, ranchers and fun seekers of all ages including those with disabilities.

Upcoming Have you ever wanted to try badminton? All playing times are free for the month of October. Bring clean indoor shoes. Racquet and birds are available for use. For playing times, visit summerlandbadmintonclub. com or call Audie Yastremski at 250-4941872. Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week, Recope Society

of Summerland offers medically supervised water therapy and land exercise programs helpful to clients with various medical conditions, such as joint replacements, stroke, back problems, arthritis, to name just a few. A medical referral is required. Summerland Singers and Players have postponed their production of The Butler Did It until April 21 to 24, 2016. They are still looking for an actress to fill the role of Vickie, who is in her 20s. Rehearsals begin in the spring. Contact Bob Read, at bob.will@hotmail.ca, if interested in trying out. The Summerland Museum has resumed its fall and winter hours. The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m.

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Women stepped up to fitness goal Carla McLeod Special to the Review When a local women’s fitness centre closed its doors in January of 2012, many of the members wanted to keep it going. After holding a meeting, a ‘random self-selected group’ of six women stepped forward to work towards that goal. In June of that same year Summerland Women’s Fitness opened up at the Summerfair Shopping Centre. “We decided that we wanted to be a co-operative, so we registered as a nonprofit society and went through all the hoops in order to do so,” explained BettyAnn Xenis. Exercise equipment was purchased at an auction and donated to the group and once they found a location to rent they went to work on fixing it up. “The place was a disaster,” said Pat Mayne. “Our husbands did all the work, dry walling, painting, cleaning, putting up baseboards and renovating the bathrooms.” Soon they were done and the place was furnished with donated furniture and equipment. Once everything was set up, the six women got the word out and started to sell memberships. “We started with 18 members, which was very scary for us,” explained Mayne. “It didn’t cover our rent and insurance or our lights and heat.” Today they have

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The directors of the Summerland Women’s Fitness Centre, from left, are Linda Lumsden, Betty-Ann Xenis, Carol Patane, Katherine Beattie, Pat Mayne and Debbie Farrow.

over 50 active mem- pool of 15 dedicated bers, ranging in age regular volunteers from late 20s to mid- along with 12 who 80s, with the average being “We emphasize that it is that of flexible and for women of m i d d l e all ages and fitness leva g e . M e m - els. You don’t have to be b e r s h i p fit to start. You can come fees now in at whatever level you c o v e r all the are at.” Betty-Ann Xenis expenses. From among the are willing to act as membership comes a spares. Mayne, who acts as the volunteer coordinator, schedules the volunteers Chainsaw and gas weedeater $50 each so as to have someone on duty during 10 piece Dutch Oak Living Room set $1,000 the hours of oper-

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ation. They greet the members, man the desk and answer the phone. The fitness centre has 12 hydraulic resistance machines as well as two treadmills, exercise bikes, an elliptical and whole body vibration machine. The machines are designed to work on the principle of resistance, so the faster one goes or the harder one pushes the more resistance there is. This allows women to work at their own pace with little risk of doing any harm to themselves. Most members complete

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the circuit in under an hour. “We emphasize that it is flexible and for women of all ages and fitness levels,” said Xenis. “You don’t have to be fit to start. You can come in at whatever level you are at.” Interested women are offered a free trial before signing up as a member. Katherine Beattie services all the machines regularly and orientates each new member on the proper use of the machines. Cleanliness is also a priority. “We have had many comments on how clean we keep this place,” said Beattie. “We are probably obsessive. Everyone is so conscientious about keeping things clean.” One of the goals of the society was to provide a place for women to come together and be com-

fortable and have fun while getting fit. They have accomplished that. “It reminds me of ‘Cheers, where everyone knows each other’s name’, said Xenis. “I really like that it is all women.” “I like it because I don’t have to buy workout clothing,” explained Mayne. “I just come in my comfortable clothes and my inside shoes and I don’t worry about how I look.” “I hate exercising,” said Debbie Farrow. “If someone else is exercising I am more apt to do it.” As the society’s bookkeeper, Farrow pointed out that the group is very community minded and supportive of Summerland. A food bank drive is held once or twice a year and they offer a $300 bursary to a high school student who plans on a career in health care.

The success of this society has been because of their ability to come together as a group to work towards a common goal. At their annual meeting members are able to have input and to vote, thus making everyone feel as if they belong. “It really is amazing how the group came together,” said Mayne. “We all use our expertise at different things. Farrow summed things up by saying, “It’s been an interesting journey.” If you would like to find out more information visit www.summerlandwomensfitness.ca or call 778-516-2001 If you know a positive story about someone in our community, contact Carla McLeod at carlamcleod@shaw.ca or contact the Summerland Review newsroom at 250-494-5406.

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Car seats distributed in region Dan Walton Black Press Dozens of car seats have been made available for Okanagan families that are in need of keeping their young passengers safe. As part of a Child Safety Initiative pilot project, the United Way Central and South OkanaganSimilkameen took a road trip on Oct. 16 to deliver new car seats to community organizations in six communities – Penticton, Peachland, Summerland, Oliver, Keremeos and Princeton. The five seats delivered to Summerland were among more than 80 that each cost $165 from Costco, though the retailer assisted the United Way by shaving $1,000 off the bill. Also supporting the initiative is the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation and the Central Okanagan Foundation, as well as Budget Car and Truck Rental, which donated the use of one of its trucks for

delivery. “When you think about how hard families are working and they’re really trying to pull different aspects of their life together and take care of any variety of needs, car seats aren’t cheap, they can expire and sometimes you have one that fits your child and then they outgrow it,” said Tanya Behardien, executive director of Penticton and District Community Resources Society. To alleviate the costs associated with growing children, the United Way donated car seats that can be adjusted. “They’re convertible car seats that are good basically from birth to the time they weigh 65 pounds,” said Marianne Dahl, marketing and events coordinator for United Way Central and South Okanagan/Similkameen. Dahl, who was part of the team to deliver the equipment, said statistics on poverty are difficult to measure, but

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Marianne Dahl, left, marketing and events coordinator of the United Way Central and South Okanagan/Similkameen, presents five car seats to Tara Hollas and John Bubb of the Summerland Food Bank and Resource Centre. The five seats are part of a pilot project, a joint venture with the Central Okanagan Foundation and the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation.

recalled hearing that 22 per cent of families living in Central

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Impaired driving penalties upheld Jeff Nagel Black Press

Canada’s top court has upheld B.C.’s tough system of roadside penalties for impaired drivers, including vehicle impoundments, stiff fines and immediate 90-day licence suspensions. The Supreme Court of Canada handed down twin judgments Friday that back key elements of the provincial government’s policy after it was challenged by motorists. Justices said there was “no doubt” automatic roadside prohibitions are within the province’s jurisdiction and a valid regulatory measure. They rejected the argument of opponents that the penalties effectively create an offence that requires a right to a fair trial, not an instant deci-

sion by police after a failed blood-alcohol reading on a portable device. The court found the province’s “pressing and substantial” goal of enacting the scheme “was not to oust the criminal law, but rather to prevent death and serious injury on public roads by removing drunk drivers and deterring impaired driving.” Roadside penalties have largely supplanted criminal investigations and prosecutions for impaired driving in B.C. The amount of time and money expended on drunk driving cases in the courts and by police is down because of the nearly 70 per cent drop in impaired charges. Police still pursue criminal charges in cases of injury or death due to drunk driving.

Defence lawyers have criticized the immediate roadside prohibitions as a de facto decriminalization of most cases of impaired driving. Although drivers who are caught and punished at roadside face stiff sanctions, they do not usually risk an impaired driving conviction and criminal record. Also before the courts was the constitutionality of the compulsory demand to provide a breath sample or face roadside penalties. A majority of Supreme Court justices said the original 2010 provision did violate the Charter of Rights protection against unlawful search and seizure. About 18,000 roadside prohibitions are issued each year and about two per cent are successfully challenged.

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Summerland Secondary School’s 2016 graduating students are hosting a spooky spectacular for Halloween. On Oct. 30 and 31, the graduates will be at 6024 Nixon Rd. from 6:30 to 9 p.m. for A Nightmare on Nixon. The event takes participants into an orchard full of ravenous zombies, through the disorienting maze, past the terrifying scarecrows and into the eerie, hair-raising haunted house.

On Halloween, the graduates will host a family-friendly hour from 5 to 6 p.m. This is intended for those who are easily frightened, especially nervous or under 10 years of age. Those with photosensitive epilepsy or other medical conditions provoked by strobes or flashing lights are advised to

avoid the maze. Proceeds from A Nightmare on Nixon will go to this year’s dry grad fund. Graduates will also collect donations of non-perishable food items for the annual Halloween for Hunger campaign. Further information is available on the A Nightmare on Nixon Facebook page.

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SCoreboard Golf Summerland Senior Men’s Club

On Oct. 15, the Summerland Senior Men’s Club had a one gross/three net scores event. Alf Vaagen fired a two over par 74 to take low gross honours while Barry Wicker was the best low net with 68. Wicker, Sandy McDowell, Reg Crane, Gulbag Hans and Vaagen with three Deuces shared the deuce pot. First Flight: First low gross Alf Vaagen, 74; first low net Barry Wicker, 68; second low net Steve Clement, 69 cb; third low net Bryce Parker, 69. Second Flight: First low gross Ken Bridgeman, 86; first low net Reg Crane, 69; second low net Terry Steinke, 70; third low net Peter Schnurr, 75. Third Flight: First low gross Gulbag Hans, 93; first low net Herb Williams, 73 cb; second low net Moe Mellow, 73; third low net Ken Robertson, 75.

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There was a good turn out and the weather was excellent for the last Ladies Day event of the season on Oct. 13. The game was low net winners only as the members played the nine holes and then doubled it to achieve the final score. First Flight: First Gwen Redfern, 68; second Helen Pybus, 75; third Amanda McConaghy, 77. Second Flight: First Anka Manders, 71; second Ev Crane, 72; third Joanne and Pat Gartrell, 79. Third Flight: First Lynne Karaim, 68; second Janis Goll, 73; third Hedy Sewell, 74.

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Sarah Cornett-Ching of Summerland finished the 2015 ARCA Racing Series with the highest number of points for a female rookie. The final race was in Kansas on Friday.

Cornett-Ching excels in auto racing season Summerland driver finishes season with highest number of points for female rookie

Summerland racing driver Sarah Cornett-Ching finished the 2015 ARCA Racing Series with the highest number of points for a female rookie.

Cornett-Ching, a commercial welder, worked and saved money to compete at the competition in Daytona this year. In March, she was signed to compete in the full ARCA Racing Season for this year when she was signed by Tony Blanchard, owner of RACE 101 management. “Sarah is ready for the challenge,”

Blanchard said at the time. “The team has been to these race tracks, and everyone here is determined as she is to support her success.” Cornett-Ching has enjoyed some good success during the past racing season. On Oct. 16, at the Kansas Speedway, Cornett-Ching finished in seventh place.

Challenges during the season included an engine disadvantage in Daytona, a first-lap crash in Mobile and a collision in Nashville. “It was a bit overwhelming the first few races we ran this season,” said Cornett-Ching. “We had crazy things happen and a bunch of bad luck, but I believe that helped me to gel

that much quicker with the team and to get comfortable faster than maybe I would have otherwise.” Despite these challenges, CornettChing also set the record for the highest finishing female in an ARCA road course event in New Jersey. She also captured top 10 finishes at some of the most difficult tracks on the tour.

After two consecutive losses last week, the Summerland Steam rebounded with a strong shutout win in Junior B hockey action. On Oct. 14, the Steam faced the Osoyoos Coyotes on the road, playing to a 7-2 loss. An early Osoyoos

goal set the tone for the rest of the game. At 17:57, the Steam responded when Cole Williams scored, assisted by Matthew Monk and Raphael Bassot. In the second period, the Coyotes added three unanswered goals to dominate the game. In the third period, the Coyotes added another three goals before Summerland managed to score once more. The Steam goal came at 7:06 when Jarret Malchow scored, assisted by Wyatt Gale and Mat-

thew Sokol. On Friday, the Steam lost to the Storm in Kamloops, playing to a 2-1 decision. The first period was scoreless. The two Kamloops goals came in the second period. Summerland’s sole goal came at 11:00 in the third period when Malchow scored, assisted by Williams and Adam Jones. On Sunday, the Steam hosted the Princeton Posse, playing to an 8-0 shutout victory. The Steam opened scoring in the first

period at 8:11 when Malchow scored, assisted by Braden Eliuk and Gale. At 5:02, Williams scored, assisted by Malchow and Alex Williams. Calvin Hadley then scored at 0.14, with Braden Eliuk assisting. In the second period, Jones scored at 11:20, with the assist by Riley Pettitt. Williams added a goal at 8:44, assisted by Gale and Malchow. In the third period, Gale scored at 16:38, with the assist by Malchow.

Cody Egilson scored at 14:07, assisted by Hadley. The final goal came at 9:30, when Williams scored, with assists by Gale and Keenan Scott. Summerland is in second place in the Okanagan/Shuswap Conference: Okanagan Division in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League. The team has seven wins and six losses. The next action for the Steam is on Friday, Oct. 23, when the team will host the Kelowna Chiefs.

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LOEFFLER, WILF

LOEFFLER, Wilfred Alois passed away with his wife Muriel by his side on October 15, 2015 at the age of 89 years Wilf will be lovingly remembered by his wife Muriel of 62 years, children; Ric (Kathie) of Lacombe, AB, Colleen of Abbotsford, BC., Ron (Jill) of Calgary, AB, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren as well as other family members. Wilf was always the first to offer his help and opinion to anyone in need. His hard work and loyalty won him a special place in the hearts of all who knew him A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, October 24 2015 at 10:00 am from the Holy Child Catholic Church, Summerland, BC 14010 Rosedale Ave. Summerland, BC. with Father Gerald, Celebrant. Interment to follow at Canyon View Cemetery. Memorial tributes may be made to Moog and Friends Hospice House, 1701 Government Street, Penticton, BC. V2A 8J7. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.providencefuneralhomes.com. Providence â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every Life Tells A Storyâ&#x20AC;?

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Evans, Griselda July 30, 1927 - October 9, 2015

Survived by Wilford Evans, her husband of 67 years. Also by her 4 children: Diddy, Katy, Claudia and Jim (Marie), 9 grandchildren; Matthew and Michael Evans-Cockle, David, Stephanie, Susan and Allison Edgar, Will Evans and Dustin and Jessica Evans. Also her 7 great grandchildren; Gillian, Christopher, Evan, Benjamin, Rorie, Ayla and Avina. She had many loving nieces and nephews from the Evans and Gordon families. Griselda was born in London, England, the 6th of 7 Gordon girls. She came to Canada as a war evacuee in 1940. She attended Crofton House School in Vancouver and went on to become a nurse at VHG where she met Wilf. They married in 1948 and moved to Summerland in 1958 where she lived until her death. She volunteered tirelessly for the Hospital Auxiliary, Brownies, and St. Stpehenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church and was awarded Summerlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Citizen of the Year for all her efforts. She loved to entertain and made everyone who walked through her door feel welcome. She looked after all her family with dedication and devotion. We couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have felt better cared for and loved. Oh, she will be missed.

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION SNOW REMOVAL 2015-2018 The Works and Utilities Department is requesting quotes from qualiﬁed Contractors for Snow Clearing from Municipal parking lots. Snow Clearing RFQ – deadline 2pm Tuesday, October 27, 2015

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We pay cash! Bring in your unwanted jewelry, gold dental crowns, silverware, war medals, Canadian and US silver coins to Summerland Gold and Silver Exchange. 13209 Victoria Road. Locally owned and operated. 778-516-5888.

The District of Summerland requests pricing for snow clearing on Municipal parking lots. Snow clearing is on an as need basis depending on weather conditions. Snow must be cleared from snow clearing locations and stockpiled at the designated snow storage areas as soon as reasonably possible after the snow has reached a depth of 25mm. Snow clearing is required to take place seven days a week and must be completed prior to 7:00 a.m. During periods of heavy snowfall the Contractor may be required to provide additional snow clearing services.

Rentals Summerland 2 bdrm unit in 55+ building. Appliances included. Walk to town. Asking $950+util. Bill Mortensen 250488-0393. Parkside Realty Inc.

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What do I want to be when I grow up? As a woman in her early 20s, I find myself teetering between wanting to prepare for my future and holding on desperately to my responsibility – free youth. Lately, I have come to realize that when a child looks at me, they are looking at me like I’m the grown up. As much as I want to tell them “No, no! I’m a child too! Don’t let my outward appearance confuse

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Kayey Robb you!” I have to accept that I am in fact an

adult and it’s time to start acting like one. So, in my attempt to figure out what is an adult and what must I do to meet the requirements of becoming one, I began to browse through the nonfiction stacks at the library. I discovered a book titled Adulting: how to become a grown up in 463 easy(ish) steps, by Kelly Williams Brown and decided that it would be the perfect place to

begin. So far my journey towards a life that involves financial planning and eggs instead of candy for breakfast, I have learned so much. Despite everything I have learned, there are things I am not willing to give up just yet. I will continue to have my hair one of the colours of the rainbow, enjoy my favourite cartoons and sleep in until 1pm whenever

I get the chance. I am proud to say that my quest for adulthood is almost complete but, if anyone needs

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$942,500 MLS®

KEVIN KOLE

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MICHAEL DYSON 250-462-8402

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