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Gliding

Summerland cadets were recently given the opportunity to fly in a glider.

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Scholarships

Students from the area will have an opportunity to receive scholarships as they pursue further education.

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Business input

The Summerland Chamber would like to hear from local businesses.

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Paddling

Breast cancer survivors from Summerland and the South Okanagan participate on the Survivorship dragon boating team.

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Junior hockey

The Summerland Steam faced the Kelowna Chiefs in two Junior B hockey games on the weekend.

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Halloween treats

Deciding whether to accept the treats offered by volunteer Paige Russill are from left, 12 year old Jayna Bamber, 12 year old Caitlyn Riddle and 13 year old Bella Booth. The girls were taking part in the Halloween Haunt, an annual event put on by the Summerland Recreation Department. It was held at the Aquatic and Fitness Centre on Saturday evening.

Task force to examine economic development John Arendt

A task force, to be selected by Mayor Peter Waterman, will examine economic development in Summerland. The terms of reference for the committee were approved at the municipal council meeting on Monday evening and the com-

mittee is expected to begin its six-month work at the beginning of 2016. The task force will consult with community stakeholders and develop recommendations to council on how the municipality can best support economic development in Summerland. The recom-

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mendations are to be presented to council by June. A year ago, during the municipal election campaign, Waterman included the task force as part of his platform. “We will be discussing how we can work together to make things happen in Summerland,” he

tourism, downtown business, community economic development, manufacturing, development and arts and culture, as well as one youth representative and one senior representative. “We want to work with key individuals in the community,” Waterman said. “We’re looking at

business leaders.” The committee will come up with recommendations which will then come before council. Waterman hopes to see good ideas and creative suggestions as a result of the task force’s work. “This will be a high-powered committee,” he said.

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Halloween display

Photo by Erick Thompson (ET2media)

The annual Halloween display on Thornber Street in Trout Creek has been set up once again this year.

Speed bumps added As a temporary Maarten Stam measure to improve of the municipalLand Notice of Intention to ApplytoforApply a Disposition of Crown Land safety, speed LandAct: Act: Notice of Intention for a Disposition of Crown Landbumps ity’s public works have been added department said Take notice that District of Summerland from Summerland, BC has applied to at the stop signs on neighbours in the Quinpool Road Lands at area approached the notice thatLands Districtand of Summerland from Summerland, BC has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Takeof the Ministry Forests, Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Victoria Road North. and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Thompson-Okanagan, a lease for an existing Marina situated onmunicipality after a Thompson-Okanagan, for a lease for an existing Marina situated onfor Provincial Provincial Crown land located at District Lots 5226 and 2208, Osoyoos Division Yale District (ODYD). The Lands File Crown land located at District Lots 5226 and 2208, Osoyoos Division Yale District for this application is 0221062. Comments on this application may be submitted by one of two options:

(ODYD). The Lands File for this application is 0221062. Comments on this Option 1: Online the Applications and Reasons application may bevia submitted by one of two options:for Decision website at:

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Option 1:byOnline the Applications Reasons for Decision website at: Land Option 2: mail tovia Senior Land Officer,and Thompson-Okanagan, MFLNRO, 441 Columbia Street Kamloops BC V2C

http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp where details of the 2T3. T ake notice that District of Summerland from Summerland, BC has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands application and maps can be found. Thompson-Okanagan, for a lease for an existing Marina situated on and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to November 28, 2015. MFLNRO may not be able to consider Provincial Crown land located at District Lots 5226 and 2208, Osoyoos Division Yale District (ODYD). The Lands File comments after this Land date.onOfficer, Please visit ourmay website http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more for this application is 0221062. Comments this application be submitted by one of two options: Option 2: received by mail to Senior Thompson-Okanagan, MFLNRO, 441 information. Option 1: Online via Kamloops the Applications Reasons Columbia Street BCand V2C 2T3.for Decision website at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp where details of the application and maps can be found. e advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For B Comments will received by MFLNRO up to November 28, MFLNRO may BC V2C Option 2: by mail to be Senior Land Officer, Thompson-Okanagan, MFLNRO, 4412015. Columbia Street Kamloops information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource 2T3. be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website not Operations’ Office in Thompson-Okanagan. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to November for 28, 2015. may not be able to consider http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp moreMFLNRO information. comments received after this date. Please visit our website http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the information. publicBrecord. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at e advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, of contact the Freedom Information at Ministry of Forests, Lands Resource Ministry Forests, Lands ofand NaturalAdvisor Resource Operations’ Officeand in Natural ThompsonOperations’ Office in Thompson-Okanagan. Okanagan.

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Scary science

Skye Larson is at work on something scary in this science lab found in the Haunted Tunnel at the Halloween Haunt on Saturday evening.

recent accident at the intersection. There have been accidents at the intersection in July and September of this year, as well as numerous accidents at the same corner in previous years. Stam said he was instructed by senior staff to install the speed bumps, but added that the bumps are not intended to be a permanent solution to the traffic concerns in the area. “We’ve been discussing this intersection with ICBC every year,” he said. The sight lines at the intersection have been mentioned as a safety factor, in the past but Stam said the municipality does not own enough land in the area to adjust the intersection to improve sight lines. A four-way stop has also been discussed with ICBC as a possible solution. At present, stop signs are in place on Quinpool Road, but not on Victoria Road North. Another suggestion has been for a flashing beacon at the intersection, as an alert to motorists.

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Students to benefit from scholarships Ten South Okanagan students will receive a boost to their college fund

next spring thanks to a scholarship fund. The Rick and Yasmin Thorpe and

Friends Scholarship Fund marks its 10th year of awards in 2016.

During this time, the fund has provided more than $125,000 in scholar-

ships at Okanagan College and UBC Okanagan. “We wanted to do something special for students of the region,” said Rick Thorpe. The Thorpes have announced 10 scholarships, valued at $2,500 each, to be awarded to qualified students enrolling in first-year studies at Okanagan College in 2016. Since the fund was established in 2006, more than $70,000 has been awarded to 30 recipients at Okanagan College. Students at UBC Okanagan have received more than $55,000 in awards from the fund. “It is always such a pleasure to meet the recipients, hear their goals for the future, and share in their excitement,” said Yasmin Thorpe. The Rick and Yasmin Thorpe and Friends Scholarships will assist students who are a graduate of, or will be graduating from, a secondary school on the west You’re Invited www.edwardjones.com side of Okanagan Lake, from Penticton to Killiney Beach, registering in full‐ time studies at the We have enjoyed helping Summerland residents college. achieve their financial goals over the past year. It The award also Carla McLeodtoSpecial to the of Review is a pleasure be a member this community! Haunted tunnel supports students Please join us for a holiday open house to meet A scene meant to scare had Cole Sundstrom wielding the axe onand Max Havers, in the Haunted greet friends and neighbours. already enrolled at Tunnel at the Halloween Haunt held at the Aquatic and Fitness Centre this past Saturday eventhe college who are ing. continuing their When: Friday, November 29th, 2013 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm

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POLICE rEPOrt Items taken from motorhomes

theft reported from trailer

Overnight on Oct. 25 to 26, thieves broke in to Okanagan Travel Land and entered motorhomes. A television, compact disc player and refrigerator were among the items taken. In addition, a boat was entered, but at present nothing appears to have been taken from it. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Summerland RCMP detachment or Crime Stoppers.

Police were called after a 2008 Pace Outback cargo trailer was entered overnight on Oct. 25 to 26. The trailer, on Landry Crescent, was entered from the rear doors. A black and green Harley Davidson jacket and

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Mailboxes on Simpson Road were opened over the past week. Police say similar incidents have been reported around the Okanagan Valley.

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EDITORIAL Doing business There’s a renewed focus on business in Summerland these days. Last week, members of the Summerland Chamber and members of municipal council and staff visited businesses to hear comments and concerns. In the coming weeks, a task force, to be selected by Mayor Peter Waterman, will look at economic development in Summerland. The initiatives have the potential to generate dialogue and discussion about the state of Summerland’s economy. By consulting with business owners and representatives, the chamber and municipal staff will be able to determine if there are specific areas to address in order to improve business in the community. The same is true of the task force. By bringing together business leaders, it is possible to identify and address areas of concern. The results of last week’s Business Walk will be compiled and presented to municipal council in November. The recommendations from the mayor’s task force will come to council by June of next year. Both have the potential to present an accurate picture of doing business in Summerland. The understanding gained from the Business Walk summary and from the task force will provide important information and insights. However, it is not enough to end with the reports, no matter how comprehensive they may be. Studies, discussions and task forces by themselves are not enough. It is important to listen to the concerns of those doing business in Summerland, but it is even more important to ensure that the concerns are addressed if possible. A report, no matter how comprehensive, is of little value unless it results in some changes. If Summerland’s economy is to improve, some decisive actions will be necessary.

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If you wish to comment on anything you read in the newspaper, or any concern affecting Summerland, write a letter to the editor. We welcome diverse views and opinions. Letters must include your name and a telephone number where you can be reached. Please keep letters to 300 words or less. The Review reserves the right to edit letters for length, content or taste as well as the right to refuse publication of any letter. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Is Summerland open for business?

A few weeks ago, I wrote about my frustration with our municipal council and their priorities so far. I received lots of feedback. Most was positive. I think I struck a nerve with a few, which is okay. The latest council meeting brought news of a Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Development. This is encouraging. I hope they have a clear mandate and the backing of council to set priorities, set a course and get things done. When I walk around Summerland, I’m always struck with how beautiful it is. I’m surprised more retail businesses aren’t clamouring to find a spot to open. Which leads me to the question, are we open for business? Does our economic development team

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Rob Murphy encourage and help businesses open? Beyond administering the charge for the business license, what does city hall do to encourage new business? This last week was Small Business Week and I had the pleasure of attending a business after business event at the Summerland Credit Union. They had a mini trade show set up, with several small business vendors ranging from a winery to a mushroom farmer. It was fascinating to see these people demonstrating their

ingenuity. I spoke to a local restauranteur from Penticton. When I suggested he open a second location here (something I do frequently) he gave me a scared look. Do we scare away new business? If we treat new business the same way we are treating Dollarama, I think I can see the issue. Here is a business

ably protest CIBC and Bank of Montreal from being too close to one another. Also Pharmasave and the Medicine Centre. In other cities, competitors like to be close to each other to feed off the same traffic. That’s why you see clusters of car dealers, furniture stores, restaurants. Not in Summerland though. We like our busi-

Beyond administering the charge for the business license, what does city hall do to encourage new business? that spent considerable money to renovate a vacant building and employ local people with retail jobs. They do happen to be around the corner from another dollar store and that has people upset. How dare they! Following that logic, we should prob-

nesses to keep a safe distance. No competition allowed with in a four-block radius. We should be thrilled that a new business picked Summerland to invest. I hope that encourages others to do the same. I’ve been keeping a list. We could use

a shoe store. That would be nice. A men’s wear store would be handy or perhaps a furniture store, even better! If I could make a special request, I would like a diner, with a long counter, flat iron burgers and milkshakes. Anything we can do to encourage investment and expansion should be a clear priority. So if your name is hand-picked by our mayor for this task force, that is your mission. Get in the driver’s seat and let’s chase down some new business. Take a page from Penticton and create a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. Or perhaps we just need to put “We Are Open” on those nice new signs on the highway. Rob Murphy is the sales manager at the Summerland Review.

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Volunteers helped during federal election Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank the more than 230,000 Canadians who contributed to the successful delivery of the 42nd general election. Once again, Canadians were willing to take time from their busy lives, making personal and professional sacrifices to work long hours to ensure their fellow citizens could exercise their democratic right to vote and receive the election results without delay following the close of the polls. I am overwhelmed by the exceptional professionalism and dedication our election workers have demonstrated in serving Canadian

electors, often in very challenging circumstances. Some three million more Canadians voted at this federal general election than at the 2011 election, resulting in the highest voter turnout in more than 20 years. There was a remarkable level of voter activity throughout the election, which in some instances resulted in wait times at both the advance polls and on election day. Our election workers provided the best service possible to their friends and neighbours in communities across our great land – for that is the true strength of our electoral process: Canadians working hard to make it pos-

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sible for their fellow Canadians to choose the elected officials who will represent them in the House of Commons. There will be time in the coming weeks and months to review our electoral procedures and consider ways they could be modernized for future elections. For now, our dedicated election workers should take great pride in their accomplishments and important contributions to our society. I know that all Canadians join me in thanking them for their excellent work in the service of democracy. Marc Mayrand Chief Electoral Officer of Canada Gatineau, Quebec

Foster families’ contributions are appreciated Dear Editor: October is Foster Family Month in British Columbia — an opportunity to recognize the remarkable contribution foster families make in our communities. There are close to 5,300 children and teens in British Columbia who are unable to stay at home with their birth family. Thankfully there are more than 3,000 foster families in the province that open their hearts and their homes to these young people in need. The South Okanagan has an exceptional compliment of foster families giving unconditional love and acceptance to children and youth in your neighbourhood. If you know a foster family, I encourage you to extend your thanks and appreciation to them for the amazing work that they do! October is also the perfect time to consider whether you and your family are able to step up and

embrace the rewarding challenge of fostering. There are countless stories in communities across the province where both foster parent and foster child have had their lives forever changed for the better. If you have ever considered being a foster parent, please contact the Foster Line toll-free at 1-800-663-9999 for more information, or the Ministry of Children and Family Development Resource Office at 250-770-7524 or visit: www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/foster. Also see news.gov.bc.ca/ releases/2015CFD0041-001711. To all our foster parents in the South Okanagan area, thank you for everything you do — you make a difference! Karen Johnson, Team Leader Ministry of Children and Family Development South Okanagan Residential Resources Penticton

Mennonite history books available Dear Editor: I have a small library of books pertaining to Mennonite history. It seems a waste to have these

books sitting on shelves since I have already read them once or even twice – due to a poor memory. If anyone is inter-

ested I would be more than pleased to loan them out. Contact me at 250-494-4666. Frank Martens Summerland

All dressed up

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One of these ladies is dressed to celebrate Canada’s Centennial in 1967 while the other one is wearing the fashionable attire of the current year. What’s ironic is that both of these ensembles would make great Halloween costumes now. So if you’re looking for a scary outfit, you might want to check out your grandparent’s closet. Who knows, there might be a mini skirt, a stylish straw hat or even a set of suspenders in the back corner. Whatever your plans for Saturday, watch for excited Trick or Treaters, limit your candy intake and have a safe and happy Halloween.

Thanks to hospital staff for excellent treatment Dear Editor: Recently I had occasion to attend Penticton Regional Hospital for total knee replacement surgery. Prior to the date of my surgery, my wife and I attended a very thorough and informative pre-

surgical screening interview, as well as an extensive physiotherapy training session. On the day of surgery, every staff member in every department treated me in a polite, respectful, understanding, thoughtful, helpful and caring

manner. I did not meet one person with a negative attitude or poor disposition. Prior to surgery, I was introduced to the operating room staff and the recovery room staff. Upon arrival at the post operative ward

I was again treated in an absolutely fantastic manner by the entire staff for the remainder of my stay. The Penticton Regional Hospital, another great reason to live in the South Okanagan. H. Carleton Summerland

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Fears for safety still remain for LGBT individuals Dear Editor: In the spring of 1982, my younger brother Gerry came out of the closet to those of us in our family that he

was gay. At that time, he told me that it would be better if we did not allow knowledge of his sexual orienta-

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tion to become public may face violence in organization that offers and to their families call the contact perbecause he feared for their IS family and comall indi- Council and friends. for the NOTICE HEREBY GIVENsupport that theto Municipal will hold a Public son Hearing to Penticton hear his and our safety. representations munity and even who viduals prob- in For further infor-by Chapter, Ron Smuin, of persons deemfacing their interest property affected any of the below Youth who risk expulsion from their lems because of their mation about PFLAG at 250-493-5530. mentioned bylaw amendments at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 2015 in the Council being open about home. PFLAG is Can- expression of gender Canada, see the Ron Smuin Chambers the Municipal Office, 13211 Henry Avenue, Summerland, being LGBTQQ2SA ada’s of only national identity or orientation, national website, or B.C.: Penticton

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Amendment of Zoning Bylaw No. 2000-450 (5818 Nixon Road) Location:

Lot A DL 488 Plan 17009 Present Zoning: SD2 – Residential Large Lot Zone R 13211 Henry Avenue 250-494-6451 • www.summerland.ca Proposed Zoning: SD1 – Residential Medium Lot Zone R COUNCILLORS: RichardPurpose: Barkwill, Toni Boot,I fErin Carlson, Doug Holmes, Janet Peake and Erin Trainer Bylaw No. 2015-030 is adopted, it will allow for a two lot subdivision on Legal:

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Municipal Council will hold a Public Hearing to hear representations of persons who deem their interest in property affected by any of the below mentioned bylaw amendments at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 2015 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Office, 13211 Henry Avenue, Summerland, B.C.: a) Bylaw No. 2015-030 Amendment of Zoning Bylaw No. 2000-450 (5818 Nixon Road) Location: 5818 Nixon Road Legal: Lot A DL 488 Plan 17009 Present Zoning: RSD2 – Residential Large Lot Zone Proposed Zoning: RSD1 – Residential Medium Lot Zone Purpose: If Bylaw No. 2015-030 is adopted, it will allow for a two lot subdivision on the site. b) Bylaw No. 2015-031 Amendment of Zoning Bylaw No. 2000-450 (Temporary Use Permit Area – 13415 Lakeshore Drive) Purpose: If Bylaw No. 2015-031 is adopted, a text amendment will take place to Schedule A of Zoning Bylaw No. 2000-450 to designate 13415 Lakeshore Drive as a Temporary Use Permit Area. b) Bylaw No. 2015-031 Inquiries relative to the above proposed bylaws and all written representations should be directed to the Municipal Office, 13211 Henry Avenue, Summerland, BC, V0H 1Z0. Copies of the bylaws and related documents and correspondence are available for inspection at the Municipal Office during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), Monday to Friday inclusive (excluding Statutory Holidays), up to and including November 9, 2015. Amendment of Zoning Bylaw No. 2000-450 (Temporary Use Permit Area – 13415 Please note that all representations submitted to the District of Summerland in response to this Notice will form partDrive) of a public record and will be published in a meeting agenda when this matter is before the Council or a Lakeshore Committee of Council. The District considers the author’s name and address relevant to Council’s consideration of this matter and will disclose this personal information. The author’s phone number and email address are not relevant and should not be included in the representations if the author does not wish this information disclosed. Council will receive no representation after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Purpose: If Bylaw No. 2015-031 is adopted, a text amendment will take place to Schedule A of Zoning Bylaw No. 2000-450 to NOTICE OF 2016 PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTION designate 13415 Lakeshore Drive as a Temporary Use Area. Notice of 2016 Permi ssive Taxof Exempti on of Summerland will consider adoption of Bylaw No. 2015-029, “2016 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw”,Permit Municipal Council the District at their Special Meeting of Council on Friday, October 30, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. Upon 2015-029 from “2016 Municipal forat the organizations/churches exemption is provided Municipadoption, al Council of thBylaw e District ofNo.Summerl and wil consiwillder grant adoptionexemption of Bylaw No. 2015-029, PermissivProperty e Tax ExemptTaxes ion Bylaw”,Inquiries their Speci al Meet ing ofSummerland, Councitol on Frithe day,listed Octabove ober below. 30, 2015proposed at The 8:30 a.estimated m. Upon bylaws adoptivalue on, Bylawofand No.each 2015-029 wil grant exempt ion from Munibased cipal Propertony 2015 Taxes forproperty the organizatiassessments. ons/churches listed relative all written representations should be directed Copies of the bylaw are available at the Administration Department at Municipal Hall, 13211 Henry Avenue, BC. to nthe Summerland, BC, V0H 1Z0. Copies of the bylaws below. The estimated value of each exemption is provided based on 2015 property assessments. Copies of the bylaw are available at the Admi istrationMunicipal Department at MunicOffice, ipal Hall, 1321113211 Henry Avenue,Henry Summerland,Avenue, BC. and related documents and correspondence are available for inspection at the Municipal Office Owner/Occupier Property Address Purpose ion of Exempt ion to 4:00 p.m.), Estimated ValMonday ue for 2016 to Friday inclusive Estimated Value f(excluding or 3 Years during normal business hours Durat (8:30 a.m. Statutory Holidays), up to and including November 9, 2015. The Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada 14820 Victoria Rd. North Land and improvements surrounding a charitable religious organization 1 year 4,396.18 13,588.15

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Lakeside pathway

Photo by Erick Thompson

Supporters of the new lakeside recreational pathway in Summerland gathered at the south access on Oct. 25 to unveil a new sign depicting the Summerland Hike and Bike Master Plan. The double-sided sign features maps provided by the RDOS and the Summerland Chamber of Commerce. From left are Coun. Erin Trainer, Mayor Peter Waterman, Trail of the Okanagans Committee Chair Henry Sielmann and committee members Mary Trainer, Don Gemmell and Paul Barber. Young cyclist Hannah Johnston (Peter Waterman’s granddaughter) joined in at the event.

Myths of the Highway of Tears

VICTORIA – The scandal of the week at the B.C. legislature is what could be termed “deletegate.” Primarily, it revolves around 36 pages of government emails that the NDP opposition has been trying for a year to get under freedom of information legislation. They relate to a series of meetings between transportation ministry bureaucrats and remote communities along Highway 16, between Prince George and Prince Rupert. If you want all of the accusations about government secrecy and alleged cover-ups, I invite you to read “Access Denied,” the latest report of the Information and Privacy Commissioner at www.oipc.bc.ca, and transcripts of question period in the legislature this week. What you won’t find there is much discussion of the actual problem, which is a

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Tom Fletcher shortage of safe and practical transportation options in and out of these communities, most of which are federally funded aboriginal reserves far from the region’s only highway. What we have seen for decades is a dramatic media narrative about one or more serial killers preying on vulnerable women hitchhiking along what is now known worldwide as the Highway of Tears. The Wikipedia entry for Highway of Tears gives a sense of the credibility of this narrative. It begins with the unsolved murder of

Gloria Moody, last seen leaving a bar in Williams Lake in 1969. That’s a long way from Highway 16. Then there was Monica Jack, killed in 1978. DNA technology resulted in a charge finally being laid last year against a known serial rapist. This was even further away, near Merritt, and she was a 12-year-old riding her bike. Other cases involve street prostitution in and around Prince George, an urban hub for a large aboriginal population similar to Regina and Winnipeg. Discussion in Victoria focuses on urban notions of increased transit, in places where existing service may be under-used. Nationally, the narrative is that deepseated social problems within aboriginal communities would somehow be solved by a lawyerheavy judicial inquiry that looks only at tragedies involving

women. If you drive Highway 16 today, you will see fading billboards pleading for information on the disappearance of Madison Scott. She was last seen in the early hours of May 28, 2011, after a grad party in the woods outside Vanderhoof. Her truck and tent were still there. Again, nothing to do with hitch-hiking, but at least it was near Highway 16. Here’s something else you won’t often hear in the Highway of Tears melodrama. There is commercial bus service on Highway 16, although Greyhound reduced frequency in 2013 as it struggles with low ridership and high costs. BC Transit also operates bus service to some remote communities like Kispiox and Gitsegukla, connecting them south to Smithers. But BC Transit requires local governments and riders to cover about half the

cost. Indian Act reserves don’t pay. North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice has noted that what people in remote communities ask for is a way to get back and forth for shopping and medical appointments. Yes, shopping is an important need, as those who live in remote areas can tell you. And Northern Health already runs a bus service for remote residents who need medical care. Rice’s observations at least move us toward practical solutions, although most

of her effort seems directed towards political blame. I hope the infamous 36 pages of emails are eventually released, since they were not deleted but rather excluded from release. They may bring the discussion back to the actual

public service issue, which is what realistic transportation options exist for these communities. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca

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CounCil REpoRT The regular meeting of municipal council was held on Oct. 26. The mayor and all councillors were present.

Appointments made

Donna Easton was reappointed as a member at large to the Recreation Commission for a three-year period. Her term expires Oct. 9, 2018. Leanne Sieben, Yoshihito (Chico) Inaba, Karen Hooper, Darlene Forsdick and Lorrie Forde were reappointed as members at large to the Sister City Advisory Committee. Their terms expire March 31, 2017. The appointment of Jacob Lusted as the student representative on the Climate Action Committee was rescinded.

Development application approved

A development permit application for 17615 Bentley Road received council approval. The permit application is to construct a new building at the property.

Zoning amendment read

A zoning bylaw amendment for 5818 Nixon Rd. received first and second readings. The bylaw will go to public hearing on Nov. 9.

Temporary use permit area created

Council gave first two readings to a bylaw to create a temporary use permit area at 13415 Lakeshore Dr. A public hearing on the bylaw will be held at the Nov. 9 council meeting. The bylaw authorizes the temporary commercial use of wine storage at the site.

Roofing contract awarded

Seal Tight Roofing was awarded the contract to re-roof the municipally-owned building at 9525 Wharton St. The contract is for $15,900 plus tax. The building is the former Summerland branch of the Okanagan Regional Library.

Screening contract not awarded

A contract for the raw water screening works and slide gate project was not awarded. Staff will retain a diver to inspect the gates and circulate a request for quotes for the purchase of two slide gates and two actuators. A request for $50,000 for the installation of this equipment will be brought forward for council consideration for the 2016 budget.

Councillors appointed

Coun. Doug Holmes was appointed as the alternate council appointee to the Summerland Recreation Commission, replacing Coun. Toni Boot for the remainder of the 2015 commission appointment term. Coun. Erin Carlson was appointed as the council representative to the Okanagan Regional Library Board, with Coun. Doug Holmes as the alternate, for the remainder of the 2015 term.

Tax exemptions read

Council gave first three readings to the permissive property tax exemptions for 2016. A special meeting will be held on Oct. 30 at 8:30 a.m. to adopt the bylaw.

Chicken bylaw adopted

Council gave final reading to the animal control amendment, allowing the raising of backyard chickens.

Enforcement bylaw adopted

Council adopted its bylaw notice enforcement bylaw.

Halloween games

Carla McLeod Special to the Review

Volunteers Lacey Blake, centre, and Grace Stewner, right, give two-year-old Isla Fletcher a winning chance for her toss at one of the many games offered at the Halloween Haunt on Saturday evening. The annual event is put on by the Summerland Recreation Department and held at the Aquatic and Fitness Centre.

Local election spending caps advance Limit to rein in big-budget campaigners Jeff Nagel Black Press The Wild West days of unlimited spending in municipal election campaigns are about to end. The provincial government has tabled legislation that will cap how much would-be mayors and councillors can spend on advertising and other costs in future election years, starting in 2018. The permitted spending amounts vary by the size of each municipality according to a popu-

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got this right,â&#x20AC;? said Dermod Travis, executive director for Integrity B.C., adding the sliding scale reflects the different needs of small and large communities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unfortunate the other half of the equation is not being tackled at the same time, which would be donations. But I think theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve found a good middle for where those caps should be on expenses.â&#x20AC;? It will make it harder for well-funded candidates to use advertising firepower to beat their opponents, he predicted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to see less money get-

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committee report, 31 mayoral candidates and 69 council candidates across B.C. spent more last year than the proposed new limit will allow. The expense limits would apply from Jan. 1 of the election year until voting day. Third-party advertisers are to be limited to spending no more than five per cent of the cap of a candidate within a 28-day campaign period, up to a cumulative maximum of $150,000 province-wide. The government is taking public comments in a final round of consultations until Nov 27 before the bill is expected to pass.

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Volunteers sought for B.C. Winter Games Black Press

Inclusive pumpkins

Grant and Sharon Stone included a white pumpkin with the orange pumpkins in their Halloween display. They said the display is representative of Summerland as an inclusive community.

South Okanagan to join us in leaving a Penticton has got lasting legacy for the game — and it will region.” be raised to a whole The Host Society is new level as volun- organized by a board teers learn new skills of directors led by in event management president Bill Bidlake and visitor hosting. and vice-president With the opening Doug MacMillan. of the office on 90-246 Approximately 2,000 Martin St., Pentic- volunteers will be ton 2016 BC Winter involved with the Games staff are ready event and a variety to accept in-person of roles are available. volunteer registra- Positions are availtions to support the able in all 14 directorevent — scheduled ates: accommodation, for Feb. 25 to 28, 2016 administration, cere— and showcase monies, communicatheir Penticton spirit. tions, food services, “The BC Winter friends of the games, Games will not only medical, promotions, celebrate community protocol, registration and sport, but give and results, security, volunteers an oppor- special events, sport tunity to develop and transportation. their skills and Volunteers are a experience in host- vital part of enhaning events. This will cing the legacy from provide a benefit to the B.C. Winter Penticton and neigh- Games — receivbouring communities ing valuable training for years to come,” and enhanced skill said president Bill development in event Bidlake. “We encour- management and age everyone in the hosting. The more

Limited effect realized from strategic voting Jeff Nagel Black Press

For months, anti-Conservative campaigners from e n v i ro n m e n t a l i s t s to veterans tried to persuade like-minded voters to coalesce behind the strongest opponent in each riding. But as the dust settles on the Liberals’ powerful majority victory, it’s unclear if those strategic voting attempts had great effect, other than to demolish Green Party hopes to add seats. Organizations like LeadNow and the Dogwood Initiative funded riding-level polls to try to help guide progressive voters. LeadNow recommended NDP candidates in 11 B.C. ridings, and the Liberals for two seats on the North Shore. All but three of those chosen candidates won their races. One notable excep-

tion was the choice of the NDP candidate in Vancouver-Granville who ended up third behind the Liberal victor and the Conservative runner-up as voters apparently disregarded the advice. Mario Canseco, vice-president of Insights West, which did polling for Dogwood, said strategic voting attempts appear to have had more effect on Vancouver Island than in the Lower Mainland, where those efforts were swamped by the strength of the Liberal wave. “There are certain pockets where strategic voting worked very well and probably enabled some NDP victories,” he said, adding a few New Democrats were elected on the Island who otherwise would not likely have prevailed over Conservatives. LeadNow made no recommendations in some rid-

ings presumed to be safe Conservative seats that ended up hotly contested. Those included South Surrey-White Rock, where Conservative Dianne Watts narrowly prevailed, as well as Mission-MatsquiFraser Canyon and Cloverdale-Langley City, where Liberals unexpectedly captured turf that traditionally went Tory. It’s difficult, Canseco said, for progressive strategists to get enough granular riding-level data on individual races to gauge how they are evolving in time to be useful to voters. Strategic voting was based on the premise that Liberals, NDP and Green supporters would risk leaving room for Conservatives to win many races unless they first settled on a single consensus candidate. A shorter campaign might have resulted in a Conservative vic-

tory, he said. Instead, the Liberals had more time to build momentum and present leader Justin Trudeau as a viable prime minister. Canseco doesn’t accept one theory that the red wave resulted mainly from the Conservatives’ choice to emphasize the niqab issue in Quebec, harming NDP chances there and making the Liberals seem the more obvious alternative for the anyone-butHarper movement. He said NDP leader Tom Mulcair simply did not perform as well in debates or on the campaign trail as he did before in the House of Commons, and the choice to balance the budget made him seem like “a small ‘C’ Conservative” compared to the bolder Liberals. “They weren’t able to solidify this idea that they were the vehicle for change,” Canseco said.

efficient the Games, the more that can be reinvested into sport development as a legacy. In fact, volunteers who sign up by Nov. 17 will be eligible to take World Host sessions, a training program that offers volunteers the skills and confidence to excel at customer service. The World Host program offers a network of dedicated service providers that strive to enhance the experience of visitors to the province. People can register to be a volunteer in two ways: online, go to www.bcgames.org and click on the flashing “Volunteer now” button. You can select the directorate of your choice – drawing on your skills. Or, in person stop by the BC Winter Games office at 90-246 Martin St. to register on site. The B.C. Winter

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Concerts scheduled I’ve always loved the variety of music that passes through Summerland. There’s a wonderful flurry of sound that happens at the wineries in the summer and Action Fest and Light Up do a great job of bringing a nice mix of newer local acts and national acts that have been around the block a few times. Things can slow down a little bit in the fall, at least musically, but this coming Sunday, Nov. 1, Summerland music fans have something of a day of music to look forward to. It starts at 2:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church with a performance by the Chorealis Vocal Ensemble. They will be performing their show, A Moving Stillness, which features music from across the ages, from way, way back when to present, all presented in the style of choral music. For those not sure what choral music is, it is, in simplest terms, music performed by a choir. I’ve always been impressed with the amount of power and emotion that can be presented by singing and it always manages to catch me slightly off guard. Tickets for the event can be purchased at the Beanery Café. If choral music isn’t quite your thing, or if you’re really looking to take in all the music that day, The Contenders are once again bringing their act to the Summerland’s Centre Stage. The Contenders, a musical duo consisting of Valdy— who I will forever associate with his

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Douglas Paton appearance on an old kids show called Today’s Special—and Gary Fjellgaard. Fjellgaard and Valdy are both accomplished solo artists in their own right, and started performing together 15 years ago. They are currently promoting their third album together. If there’s one thing I enjoy about watching them perform, outside of the energy they bring with them and some impressive guitar playing, it’s the fact that they are clearly having fun while they perform. Seeing someone enjoying themselves while they’re up on stage, especially when they’ve been doing it for a couple of decades, always adds to the performance, at least for me. There are bands out there I enjoy simply because they obviously love what they do and it shows when they’re on stage. Tickets for The Contenders can be purchased at Martin’s Flowers. I encourage anyone who might be looking for something to do to get out there and support live music in Summerland. The more people who go out and enjoy it, the more music there will be to enjoy. Even if you’re not necessarily a fan of the genre, you might be surprised what kind of emotion a new style of music brings out or the memories it conjures up. Douglas Paton is a Summerland writer and musician. If you know of a local arts and culture event, contact him at dgpaton80@gmail.com.

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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. 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. Singing, Cider and Sausages. Karaoke supper at Summerland United Church on Henry Avenue, Sunday, Nov. 1, 6 to 9 p.m. This event, for all ages, will help fund Linnea Good and David Jonsson’s music mission to India. Hosted by Yanti and Co. Karaoke with Chef Dave at the barbecue. Tickets are available at The Beanery or by calling 250-494-9887. 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 second of a four-part series, Building Peace Through Understanding, Summerland United Church is hosting a representative from the Hindu Cultural Centre on Monday, Nov. 2 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 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

s 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 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 250-494-5851. Summerland ATV Club meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Summerland Library lower level. The club promotes responsible ridership including registration, insurance, safety certification and scheduled pleasure rides. Membership

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Upcoming Christmas Presents Summerland Holiday Market, Saturday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre, 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. Local crafters and exhibitors, kids’ crafts, music, gift wrapping by donation and Santa pictures at 1 p.m. both days. Admission by donation to the Summerland Food Bank. Oldtimer Hockey Group for ages 55 to 85+ plays Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8 to 9:30 a.m. For registration and details contact Wayne at 250-494-7460. 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 Heritage Advisory Commission meets the third Wednesday of each month in Council Chambers at the Municipal Hall from 10 a.m. to noon. The next meeting is Nov. 18. The commission makes suggestions and recommendations to Municipal Council on Heritage issues. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. 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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Halloween Haunt

Carla McLeod Special to the Review

Pictured here from left are volunteers Linda Hoshizaki, Vivian Beattie, Maria Bonanno and Tricia Hunt, handing out candy to the children at the Halloween Haunt. The annual event was put on by the Summerland Recreation Department and held at the Summerland Aquatic and Fitness Centre on Saturday evening.

Reflecting on the federal election In roughly three week’s time Canadians will gather on the 11th day of the 11 month at the 11th hour to honour those brave Canadians who made the supreme sacrifice in defence of freedom and democracy. On Oct. 19, it was encouraging to see one of the largest electoral turnouts in over two decades as Canadians attended the polls

and advanced polls in large numbers for our nation’s 42nd general election. Locally in our new riding of Central OkanaganSimilkameen-Nicola our voter turnout of 71.8 per cent was even higher than the national average of 68.5 per cent. I believe this can be attributed to the fact that we had some very good candidates representing our

national political parties who all ran very robust and honourable campaigns. It is also fair to say that increased turnout was reflected as a result that voters wanted a change — a change in government and also a change in official opposition. While some will be happy with the election results and others disappointed I think we can all agree

it is exciting to live in a free and democratic country where citizens can come out and vote for change. It is also incumbent upon elected officials to hear and respect the message sent from voters. As the newly elected Member of Parliament it is a great honour to represent this region in Ottawa and I would like to sincerely thank citizens for their support and

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also the other candidates who ran campaigns that talked about the issues and how we can best build stronger communities in this riding. I would be remiss if I also did not point out that a majority of citizens in this riding voted for other candidates. Ironically my share of the vote at 39.5 per cent was identical to the share of the Liberals who formed a majority government also with a 39.5 per cent share of the vote that was similar to the 39.6 per cent majority of the Conservative government in 2011. One of the many promises of the incoming Liberal government is to implement electoral reform, a topic that I welcome your views on. From an Ottawa perspective there will now be many hectic weeks during

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Dan Albas the transition period as the new government must logistically move into place, staff must be hired and other arrangements made not unlike what will occur with many newly elected Members of Parliament, including here in the Okanagan. On that note I would like to take a moment to sincerely thank our local departing MP Ron Cannan for his many years of service to our region. Ron worked tirelessly on behalf

of the entire Okanagan region and his representation was always honourable and positive. Currently the new government has not yet set a date when Parliament will be recalled although the new cabinet is expected to be announced in early November. As a member of the official opposition I am looking forward to the opportunity of holding the new government to account on your behalf and continuing to bring your concerns to Ottawa. Citizens deserve to be heard and my commitment to work on your behalf begins today. I welcome your comments, questions and concerns and can be reached at dan. albas@parl.gc.ca or 1-800-665-8711. Dan Albas is the MP for Okanagan Coquihalla.

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Licensing required for off-road vehicles Provincial legislation changes to take effect next month

The provincial government’s expanded rules for off-road

vehicle operators are set to take effect next month, and failing to register could cost owners. Owners of golf carts, dirt bikes, quads, side-by-sides or snowmobiles will be required by law

to plate and insure vehicles as of Nov. 1. Failure to comply with Bill 13, the Off-Road Vehicle Act, could result in a fine of up to $5,000 and seizure of your vehicle. “We’re seeing a

multitude of people coming into the branch to get their plates and insurance decals,” said Linda Thompson, manager of insurance services at First West Credit Union’s Valley First division. “Most fam-

ilies have more than one unit, so it’s better to do it now before the crunch at the end of the month.” The new system announced by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Resources in 2009 is aimed at

catching rogue operators and joyriders who put others in danger. Registration will also cut down on the theft and the selling of stolen units. There is an exemption for people who operate their allterrain vehicles on private land only. Any crossing at a designated crossing, riding on Crown land or loading and unloading units in a parking lot will fall under the new rules. The combined cost of registration, plates and an insurance decal is $96 plus taxes. Owners who purchased their vehicles prior to 2010 are exempt from taxes. In order to obtain registration owners will need to provide their insurance broker a new vehicle

information statement or a certificate of origin, a bill of sale and a transfer/ tax form signed by the seller. Pre-owned units will also require a statutory declaration to determine the continuity of ownership, which needs to be notarized by Service BC. “While it may seem like a lot of red tape right now, the members we see in the branches are ultimately relieved that there will be stricter regulations to improve safety of both riders and property,” Thompson said. For more information on unit registration visit www. for.gov.bc.ca/mof/ orv or speak with a qualified insurance professional at any Valley First Insurance location.

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Summerland air cadets participate in gliding exercise The 902 Nighthawk Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron from Summerland took part in a gliding exercise Saturday, Oct. 10, in Oliver. Cadets had the opportunity to fly in the Air Cadet glider and the C182 tow plane. They also experienced hands on training by taking over the controls for part of their glider flight. They were active in the gliding oper-

ation by participating in the launch and recovery of gliders throughout the afternoon. Gliding is one of the many activities Air Cadets have the opportunity to participate in. The cadet program offers training in leadership, survival, marksmanship, effective speaking, drill, first aid and also participation in courses at summer training centres.

The 902 Nighthawk Air Cadet Squadron will host an open house Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 6:15 p.m., at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre, 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. Girls and boys aged 12 to 18 years and their parents are

encouraged to come out that evening and check out what the Air Cadet program has to offer. The squadron parades regularly Wednesday evenings from 6:15 to 9:30 at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre.

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Survivorship team

Members of the Survivorship dragon boat team, along with coach Don Mulhall, have received many medals for their efforts. Cathie Lauer, third from right in the bottom row, has been diagnosed with breast cancer twice. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Breast cancer survivors paddle together Carla McLeod Special to the Review

Summerland resident Cathie Lauer is not only aware of what it means to be a breast cancer survivor, but was instrumental in starting Survivorship, the South Okanagan Breast Cancer Survivorship Dragon Boat Team. Lauer was first diagnosed at the age of 44 and then after 18 years was re-diagnosed again last year. “When you are first diagnosed everyone just thinks they are going to die,” explained Lauer. “Your whole life is just taken away from you for a while. You’re powerless.” After coming through surgery, radiation and chemotherapy successfully

it became a passion of Lauer’s to reach out and help others. Even though a nurse and familiar with the health care system she had still found it difficult to navigate and had to dig for information. As a result she had become involved with the Breast Cancer Foundation and with the Cancer Society and had attended several conferences. It was at one such conference where Lauer first heard that women who had survived breast cancer were becoming involved in the sport of dragon boating. It was a real positive way for them to raise awareness of the disease while at the same time showing others that life does not end with a cancer diagnosis. Lauer decided

it was important to start a dragon boat team locally. With the help of another survivor, she put out information inviting breast cancer survivors to a meeting. Twenty people showed up, enough to start a team. The group started fundraising and found sponsorship, formed a non-profit society, acquired a boat, a coach and started training. Today, after 14 years of competing they have many medals to show for their efforts. They compete at one or two dragon boat festivals per year, with the festival in Penticton being one of the largest in B.C. “It’s just the most amazing thing to see these women come out and join the drag-

“We have had 12 deaths though, women who started with us and have passed away.” It is the camaraderie that the team has that is so inspiring to themselves and to others. While they seldom speak of cancer when together,

abilities are welcome. While there is a membership fee, no one is turned away because of a lack of funds. The team meets and paddles for one and a half hours, three times per week on Skaha Lake. Giving back is also a fundamen“These women are from tal part of this such different walks of t e a m s’ life. These are not people mandate. whose paths would have T h e y h a v e crossed otherwise and commitmost of them are not ted to athletes.” giving Cathie Lauer ten per cent of they are a “floating monies raised each support group” to year to local breast one another during cancer initiatives. difficult times. Of the $25,000 Lauer encourages they have given out other breast cancer over the many years, survivors to join the much of it has gone to team and she empha- the Penticton Hospisized that people of tal and its mammogall ages and physical raphy department.

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on boat team. They are kind of vulnerable when they first join and they become the strongest of women, just unbelievably empowered,” Lauer said. “The thing that is really neat too, is that these women are from such different walks of life. These are not people whose paths would have crossed otherwise and most of them are not athletes. They become such good friends and they have all become healthier. Fitness is a huge part of this.” While the team has many of the original members still paddling, some others are not. “We haven’t had a lot of people come and go. They don’t usually leave the team; they stay with it,” said Lauer.

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The survivorship team has also spawned a volunteer driven support program called Tomorrow’s Hope, for people diagnosed with breast cancer. Volunteers provide confidential support, both emotional and informational to anyone diagnosed with breast cancer. It may be surprising to hear, but Lauer says that having breast cancer was one of the best things that ever happened to her. It brought a new kind of awareness to her life. “It made me have another look at my life,” she said. “Things you think are important are not important.” For more information visit www. survivorshipteam.ca and www.tomorrowshope.ca.

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Results Oct. 19 to 23 Monday morning senior men: Hector Cartier defeated Eric Johnson, Warren Parker defeated Paul Cowen, Bob Ezart defeated Eric Williams, Dale Abrey defeated Stan Green. Monday evening men: Mike Rudniski defeated Rick Drewnisz, Steve Clement defeated Stan Green, Dale Abrey defeated Ken Rae. Tuesday morning mixed: Bill Penman defeated Bill Moffat, John Nicolson defeated Barb Ezart, Jerry Lidin defeated Bob Ezart, Hector Cartier tied Marilyn Cahoon. Tuesday evening ladies: Lil Blashko defeated Gail Ostaficuik, Judy Beck defeated Wendi Archer, Jodie Brennan tied Jackie Clement, Diana Leitch defeated Bev Skinner. Wednesday morning senior men: Warren Parker defeated Eric Johnson, Bob Ezart defeated Paul Martin, Eric Williams defeated Paul Cowen, Dale Abrey tied Hector Cartier. Wednesday evening men: Dave Gartrell tied Louie Costa, Glen Brennan defeated Don Lawrence, Gary Wingerak defeated Rick Drewnisz, Bruce Dacre tied John Fitzgerald, Gary Raymond defeated Doug Campbell. Thursday morning ladies: Ev Gillespie defeated Marilyn Cahoon, Diana Leitch defeated RoseMarie Fenrich, Barb Ezart defeated Gail Ostaficuik. Thursday evening ladies: Gary Raymond defeated Jodie Brennan, Russ Lemke defeated John McKay, Dale Abrey defeated Tony Blashko, Glen Brennan defeated Louie Costa. Friday early evening mixed: Linda Whittome defeated Colleen Layden, Brian Harris defeated Marilyn Cahoon, Brian Budzinski defeated Ian Rogers, Armand Houle defeated Cliff Last. Friday late evening mixed: Dolores McKenna defeated Steve Callaghan, Dave Hood defeated Doug Patan, John Fitzgerald defeated Dan Laktin, Al Tower defeated Cliff Rose. Tip of the week: In the game of curling there are four players to a team. Lead throws first stones. Second throws second stones. Third throws third stones and holds the broom for the skip when the skip is throwing. Skip throws fourth stones and calls the game. Junior curling is Wednesdays after school at 3:30 p.m.

The Kelowna Chiefs notched two consecutive wins against the Summerland Steam in Junior

B hockey action on the weekend. On Friday, the Chiefs earned a 2-1 victory against the Steam in Summerland. The first period was scoreless. After two Chiefs goals in the second period, Riley Pettitt scored for the Steam at 1:03. Adam Jones and Jack Mills had

the assists. There were no goals scored in the third period. The following day, the Steam lost a 3-2 game to the Chiefs, this time in Kelowna. In the first period, the Chiefs took the lead with a power play goal. Two Chiefs goals early in the second

period secured the lead. At 9:48, Keenan Scott of the Steam scored, assisted by Lathan McKinney. The Steam narrowed the gap in the third period when Wyatt Gale scored at 15:44, assisted by Jarrett Malchow and Pettitt. Summerland is now in third place

in the Okanagan/ Shuswap Conference: Okanagan Division in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League. The team has a record of seven wins and eight losses. The next action for the Steam is on Saturday, Oct. 31 against the Posse in Princeton. The game begins at 7 p.m.

Bantam Jets defeat Kelowna This weekend saw the Summerland Dental Centre Bantam Jets win their Saturday game against Kelowna #1, outscoring their opponent 12-1. After the first period, the Jets were up 3-0. Jason Scherban had two goals, Lyndsey Acheson had one goal and one assist and Ty Sideroff and Cameron Budney each had one assist. The second period saw the Jets extend their lead to 9-0. Sideroff added three goals, Scherban had two goals and one assist and Spencer Bitte, Kayden Cave and Nat-

alie Tremblay each contributed one assist. The Jets’ defence, in support of goalie Andrew Rolston, effectively kept Kelowna off the scoreboard until the final five minutes of the game. In the third period, Connor Aitcheson, Bitte and Scherban each tallied one for the Jets. Assists were contributed by Kaeden Seiter and Nick Bidwell. In stark contrast, the Jets game with Kelowna #5 ended in a 2-2 tie, this time with goalie Ben Lewis between

the pipes. Both teams scored once in the first period, with Scherban finding the back of the net after taking a pass from Bidwell. It wasn’t until the final minutes of the game that both teams would score once again. Sideroff took a pass from Acheson to score on the power play for the Jets. The Summerland Dental Centre Bantam Jets are off to a strong start this season, with three wins, one tie and two losses so far.

Vees extend winning streak to 15 games The Penticton Vees extended their BCHLbest win streak to 15-games Saturday night with a 5-3 win over the Cowichan Valley Capitals at the Island Savings Centre in Duncan. Scott Conway and Chris Gerrie each scored twice for the Vees and Easton Brodzinski added an empty-netter late. Anthony Brodeur kept his perfect record intact, making 18 saves for his straight 10th win. The Vees outshot

the Caps 16-6 in the opening frame. Despite the strong start, the Vees had a tough time solving Caps starter Storm Phaneuf but eventually broke through inside the final 20 seconds of the period. On a power-play, Conway made a slick move around a defender before blasting a shot underneath the crossbar and over Phaneuf’s glove at 19:45. The Caps responded 14 seconds later when Daniel Wan-

ner knocked down a clearing attempt and with eight-tenths of a second remaining on the clock. Conway put the Vees ahead a second time 39 seconds into the second period. David Eccles’ pointshot was blocked in front of the net but the puck bounced to Conway for the tap-in. Gerrie put the Vees ahead 3-1 with a power-play goal. The Vees went threefor-eight on the manadvantage. More than three minutes

after Gerrie’s goal, Ryan Burton put the Caps within one as he buried a rebound at 19:35. The home team rode that momentum into the third and found the tying goal just over two-minutes in. After a Vees defender was caught in the neutral zone, the Caps broke in on a two-on-one rush which ended with Luke Santerno bagging his fifth at 2:12. Penalty trouble hurt the Capitals as Gerrie’s second of the

night was the winner as he squeezed the puck between the post and the Storms’ arm at the side of the net at 8:13. With the goalie pulled, Easton Brodzinski scored his 10th of the season. Prior to the game, Vees coach-general manager Fred Harbinson acquired the Canadian Junior Hockey League playing rights to forward Nick Jones (96) in a three-team deal, the team announced Saturday afternoon.

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lowed by the 2016 BC Summer Games in Abbotsford. St. John Ambulance has been involved in many BC Games events in the past however, the new agreement formalizes the partnership and ensures there will be a consistent standard of first aid care for participants, volun-

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Brenda Ingram, Recreation Manager receives a KidSport Cheque from Tyler Evans of Action Festival Slo-Pitch Tournament.

A home run for KidSport Tyler Evans, who sits on the Action Festival board as director of the Slo-Pitch Tournament, was pleased to donate $1,200 to the Summerland Chapter of KidSport. These funds will go directly to help local children play the sports they love. More than 70 teams participate in the Summerland Action Festival Slo-Pitch tournament from all across the province and beyond. This large scale event attracts a wide range of athletes from the highly competitive teams to the out-

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rageously dressed teams out for fun. Making it to the playoffs in your division is a highlight. The word around the field is that earning the prized top t-shirt for Division A, B, C or D is the sought after trophy. Last year was the first year that Evans was the Slo-Pitch Tournament director. After collecting all the fees from the teams, paying for usage of the ballfields and other expenses, he was able to donate $1,200 towards KidSport. Recreation Manager, Brenda Ingram said, “Tyler came on last year and did a great job. He is very organized, personable and obviously knows how to put

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Joanne Malar together such a large tournament. We are very thankful for this donation to KidSport and its benefits to Summerland kids.” “I believe it is important for kids to be involved in sports, it teaches so many life skills like teamwork and dedication. It was a pleasure to be able to donate money to a great cause” Evans said.

KidSport believes that no child should be left on the sidelines and all should be given the opportunity to experience the positive benefits of organized sport. KidSport provides support to children in order to remove financial barriers that prevent them from playing organized sport. For an application or to find out more about the Summerland Chapter of KidSport, visit the Recreation Office or call 250-494-0447. www.kidsport.bc.ca Joanne Malar is the program coordinator for Summerland Recreation, threetime Olympic swimmer, 2012 Olympic Commentator, kinesiologist and holistic nutritionist.

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McKEEMAN, Mary Alberta passed away on October 17, 2015 at the age of 97 years. She is survived by her daughter Linda (Rick); son Lloyd (Cindy); grandchildren Kim, Kelly, Ryan, Michael, Shannon, Darren, Amber; numerous great-grandchildren; brother Ken (Gerri). Mary was predeceased by her husband Miran; sons Dennis, Wray; brother Jim. Mary meant a lot to many people, she was kind, thoughtful and a wonderful mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. Funeral Service was held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 23 at Valleyview Funeral Home, 165 Valleyview Road, Kelowna. Interment followed at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Kelowna. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to Valleyview Funeral Home, 250-765-3147 Adopt a Shelter Cat!

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Froehlich, Caroline of Summerland, BC passed away peacefully on October 21, 2015 at the age of 91 years. Remembered and sadly missed by her loving children: Rosemary (Kel) of Victoria BC, Maureen (Arne) of Vancouver BC, Ron of Vancouver BC, Joanne (Collin) of Port Alberni BC, 7 grandchildren, 5 Great grandchildren. Sadly predeceased by her husband, Sebastian “Buster”, 11 brothers and sisters. Mom was born in St. Walburg, SK and moved to Osoyoos at the age of 15. She met and married our Dad in 1946 and they moved to Port Alberni in 1951 where they raised their family. They retired to Summerland in 1989 where they enjoyed many great years together, travelling, visiting family and friends and watching the Blue Jays. We wish to thank the staff at Summerland Seniors Village and Dr. Bull for their wonderful care of Mom. A Memorial Tea was held on Tuesday October 27, 2015 from 3:00 til 4:30 PM in the Theatre room at Summerland Seniors Village, 12803 Atkinson Road Summerland, BC. A private family graveside took place in Canyon View Cemetery, Summerland, BC where Caroline was laid to rest beside her husband of 53 years. In Caroline’s honour, tributes may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation, Okanagan/ Kootenay Office, 4-1551 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9. Condolences may be sent to the family through ww.providencefuneralhomes.com. Providence “Every Life Tells A Story”

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Clean-up efforts

Photo by Erick Thompson (ET2media)

Around 15 residents took part in the Trout Creek Community Clean-up, which was organized by the Trout Creek Community Association. The event on Sunday, Oct. 25 marked the sixth community clean-up since 2013. Volunteers collected around 20 bags of garbage.

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