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Food bank

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School future

The future of a Summerland elementary school is uncertain as the board looks at ways to trim expenses.

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Ezra Hiebert, a Grade 3 student at Giant’s Head School, gets some help from teacher Donna Tracy as he fills out his Gratitude Journal. Each week, students in the classroom write about something for which they are thankful or appreciative.

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Food bank demand increases Latest statistics show greatest need exists among single adults John Arendt

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The need for the Summerland Food Bank has increased significantly over the past year.

John Bubb, president of the food bank, said 272 households in Summerland were served by the food bank from Nov. 1, 2014 to Oct. 31, 2015.

This represents an increase from a year earlier when 239 Summerland households were served by the food bank.

Those in the households affected included 393 adults and 188 children, up from 557 people a year earlier.

Bubb said the greatest increase is in the number of single people who have gone to the food bank for assistance John over the past year.

Bubb “The last analysis I did, we recorded a 22 per cent increase in the number of single people needing assistance,” he said.

Of those receiving help from the food bank over the past year, 118 were singles.

He added that there are funding sources available to assist families and seniors, but not for singles who are not retired.

Some of those accessing the food bank include people receiving some money from employment, those on social assistance, those receiving provincial disability support and those on pension.

“We desperately need an increase in our welfare rates,” he said.

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Elementary school’s future uncertain John Arendt

Low enrolment numbers throughout the region have school trustees considering whether to close one of Summerland’s elementary schools.

Linda Van Alphen, chair of the Okanagan Skaha School Board, said the school district has been working to cope with low enrolment figures and funding shortfalls for several years.

At present, enrolment is 25 per cent below capacity throughout the school district.

Summerland’s enrolment figures are projected to remain steady until at least 2025.

School funding is based on enrolment figures and at present, the school board has been operating at a deficit.

The budget is roughly $54 million and the shortfall has been $1.2 million a year for several years.

Last year, in order to meet its expenses, the school board had to cut into its reserve funds.

“We’re in a critical stage,” Van Alphen said. “It’s very difficult for us to make any moves anymore without going into

the classroom and reducing the below its cap16.1 per cent of the population the school board will make staff we have or reducing the acity, she added. of Summerland. a decision which schools in resources we have.”

With five The median age in Summer- Penticton and Summerland to The school board is consid- grades in the land in 2001 was 46.8 years of keep open. ering eight options, including school, it would age. closing schools. have an enrolA series of In Summerland, Giant’s ment of roughly meetings will be Head School has been sug- 500 students. The held to discuss A public service message from Bell, Jacoe & Company gested as a possibility for clos- building is able the school disLinda ure. to accommodate trict’s options.

Youthful Crime Van Alphen The first of “Shutting down Giant’s around 650 stuHead School is a proposal,” dents. these will be at We have all heard that today's children are she said. “This is what could Enrolment numbers have Giant’s Head 'growing up' far faster that in generations happen.” been decreasing in Summer- School on Nov. past. Societal and technological advances have This decision would involve land in recent years.

12 at 7 p.m. accelerated the rate that our children learn. closing the school and transferIn 2015, 95 students gradu“We need to They have also lowered the age our children get ring the students to Summer- ated from Summerland Sec- look at this as exposed to many different influences. A recent land Middle School. ondary School. Two decades a district-wide The middle school would earlier, in 1995, the graduating problem, not just study has shown that the most likely time for You’re Invited www.edwardjones.com then house Kindergarten to class had around 130 students Summerland’s Canadian Offenders to commit a robbery is 17 Grade 7, while students in According to information in problem,” Van years old. Before and after that age it is less likely Grade 8 to Grade 12 would the 2011 census, 12.8 per cent Alphen said. for a person to be involved in that crime. I think attend Summerland Secondary of Summerland’s population of She added that most people would be shocked to see that School.

11,280 were 14 years of age or that the school We have enjoyed helping Summerland residents statistic.

While Giant’s Head Schoolachieve younger. board and distheir financial goals over the past year. It be a member of this community! is at capacity, Summerlandis a pleasure Theto median age was 52, trict staff will Unfortunately, we have to deal with the bad side join us for a holiday open house to meet Middle School and Summer-Please significantly higher than the collect feedback and greet friends and neighbours. of 'growing up' early along with the good things land Secondary School are national median age of 41.9. and comments that it brings. Obviously the vast majority of both around 30 per cent under A decade earlier, in 2001, until Dec. 10.

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The potential closure of one Summerland elementary school would have far-reaching implications for the community, Mayor Peter Waterman said.

“It will drastically affect families in the area,” he said, adding that some families with younger children chose to move to the area because of its proximity to the elementary school.

Waterman, who lives near the elementary school, sees many families bringing their children to the school every morning.

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EDITORIAL Considering closures It is an uneasy discussion as board members and staff at the OkanaganSkaha School District consider whether to close schools.

It is important to remember that no decision has been made at present.

Trustees and school district staff are considering the various options and consulting with the public.

A decision is not expected until January.

Closing schools is being considered since at present, the school district’s enrolment is roughly 25 per cent below capacity. Of the 19 schools in the district, 16 have fewer students than they can accommodate.

One of the suggestions is to close Giant’s Head School in Summerland.

While this school is at capacity, Summerland Middle School and Summerland Secondary School are both down in enrolment numbers.

Using the enrolment figures alone, the proposal to close one school and restructure the remaining schools deserves serious consideration.

There are some fixed costs to operate a school building, whether it is at capacity or below capacity.

However, there are also some questions which must be considered.

The middle school was opened in January, 2000. When it was constructed, the school trustees of the day said a middle school was necessary to deal with the specific needs of this age group. Can those needs still be met without a middle school?

Equally as important, what would happen to the Giant’s Head School building if it is no longer needed?

If the school is empty, there will still be some costs involved in its upkeep. If it is offered for sale or lease, who would use such a building. The former Glenfir School building, on Pierre Drive, has been closed since March, 2011 and is still up for sale.

Declining enrolment is a fact of life in Summerland and elsewhere in the province, but the consequences of this decline have some serious implications.

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Time to treat all people with dignity

The weather is getting colder – especially at night.

At this time of year my thoughts turn towards those less fortunate, specifically those living in subpar rental properties.

That may surprise you.

The reason for this is simple. Many are living in low income rental properties in Summerland.

These properties are not always kept in good condition and I would venture to say, don’t conform to any safety codes.

The people who live there are usually on a fixed income or they are working but can’t afford much for rent.

Last year, the Review did a story regarding people renting abandoned cars and RVs. These people were made to live in conditions that are disgusting.

No running water, no power, no dignity. In addition, they were charged considerable rents. This action is despicable.

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Rob Murphy I know there are many generous, law abiding landlords out there. I’m not picking a fight with them. I’m picking a fight with those that rent properties that aren’t fit to house a rat. These landlords need to be held to account.

We see these kinds of rentals every day. They are in our neighbourhoods. We think it’s someone else’s problem to deal with but it is our collective problem. We are the solution.

There are a couple of ways to solve this issue.

One is asking our municipal council to pass a good neigh-

bour bylaw that would enforce minimum standards for the upkeep of property. If this bylaw is already on the books, then asking council to enforce it.

The second is to learn who the owns the offending property and get in touch with them directly.

This can be even more effective than a bylaw because you are holding them accountable as

crime to pay the bills.

New York City, under Mayor Rudy Giuliani, was famous for a criminological theory they called: The Broken Window Theory.

The premise of this theory was by fixing broken windows, repairing any vandalism damage to property would decrease petty crime, break and enters and theft.

By decreasing

People deserve dignity no matter what their lot in life. a neighbour. If the neighbourhood is keeping tabs on the property and the people that live there, it is harder for the landlord to ignore.

People deserve dignity no matter what their lot in life.

When someone is living in unsafe, unsanitary conditions, their dignity is gone.

When their dignity is gone, desperation kicks in and sometimes they resort to

petty crime, more serious crimes would also be prevented. So they went about forcing land and building owners to maintain their property.

In doing so, New York City realized a noticeable reduction in petty and serious crime.

This theory has holes in it but there is no denying that unkept, ‘slum’ rental properties need to be cleaned up and made acceptable for human

occupancy.

We need to restore dignity to our neighbours, for the greater good of our citizens and our society. ooo In my last column, I wrote about Summerland business and the lack of a couple of categories business.

I mentioned my desire for a dinertype restaurant that had a long counter and served burgers and milkshakes.

I was held to account for those comments by two local businesses that serve said burgers and milkshakes — Alison from Santorini’s and Steve from All You Need Is One. Thanks Alison and Steve for keeping me honest and I apologize for overlooking your delicious food.

That was not my intent.

As always, I appreciate any feedback I receive about my columns.

Rob Murphy is the sales manager of the Summerland Review.

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Store provides community support Dear Editor: In response to Is Summerland open for business, it is difficult to compare major corporate entities to locally owned and operated business.

Rob Murphy poses the question: Are CIBC and BMO (both showing multi billion dollars in annual profits) too close to each other for fair competition?

He then has the gall to compare Dollarama (corporate store, registered on the TSX stock market, head office in Montreal) to Your Dollar Store With More that is locally owned and operated and not making millions of dollars per year.

To quote Dollarama dir-

ectly from their website, “At Dollarama we are committed to serving the best interest of our shareholders. We seek to enhance shareholder value not only through exceptional business performance and practises, but also through responsible and effective communication.”

Great. Perfect for a small community like Summerland that relies on support and donations from the local business for fund raising efforts and general community support.

As owners of Your Dollar Store with More, we are honoured to recognize our veterans by having the Legion place their poppy box on our counter.

THE EARLY YEARS

We allow donation tins for the SPCA and Critteraid.

We extend discounts to schools, churches, sports teams, nonprofit organizations.

We willingly donate products for fund raising events and prizes for local events like Action Fest.

We support NeighbourLink with their community efforts.

Ask yourself, when did our competition ever donate to a local cause? Many of you have benefited indirectly from our contributions without even being aware.

Competition is healthy and we do not object to friendly competition. But when a large

corporate box store locates next to the little guy, with a negative impact to our business and survival, then we get mad.

They want to be the only dollar store in town, otherwise why are they right next door?

Many independent dollar stores have closed because of Dollarama’s aggressive nature.

Think about it, if the competition was downtown, they would have had a positive impact on our downtown core.

Local citizens and tourists alike would have been drawn to their corporate brand bringing customers to what should be the heartbeat and pulse of the city.

Shoppers would support other local stores while they are in that area.

We always have and will continue to guarantee our products. We do exchanges and refunds regardless of the reason. Dollarama states No Exchanges No Refunds on each receipt. Buyers beware.

So, is Summerland open for business? Yes, but hopefully not at the expense of your locally owned and operated businesses that genuinely care about your community.

Proud to be a part of your community.

Allan Carter and Catherine Buffie Summerland

Increased chamber website fees will inhibit cultural expressions Dear Editor: Anita Perry’s letter to the editor last week caught my attention because it comes at a time when Summerland District Council is looking for input on ways to enhance culture in our community.

If what Ms. Perry says is true, the Chamber of Commerce, by increasing her website fees, will inhibit rather than enhance expressions of culture in our town.

As a senior, I have enjoyed recitals performed free by students of the Perry Music Studio.

The quality of their playing is excellent. I was impressed with the relaxed and warm way in which students and

teacher related to one another.

Ms. Perry has been bringing her students to perform concerts at care homes and senior’s centres in Summerland and Penticton for the past 17 years, free of charge.

Her school is a rich source of culture in Summerland.

Apparently a website with basic information about her as a music teacher is essential for Ms. Perry to recruit students. Websites have become pivotal for any group wanting to become known in the community.

They are the means by which we learn about our cultural activities. It seems only logical if we wish to enhance the spread of culture in Summerland, that we remove the

barriers to easy and open communications.

That, to me would mean free or very low cost websites for businesses and groups making cultural contributions through their programs.

To achieve that goal I think the District Council and the Chamber of Commerce need to re-examine the by-laws that govern business licenses, keeping in mind the feedback from the Cultural Advocacy Committee.

They need to examine this question: Are these licenses just a tax source, or are they designed to encourage the expansion of our cultural values?

Keith Dixon Summerland

Dear Editor: The South Okanagan Performing Arts Centre Society (SOPAC) is still active in promoting the need for a purpose-built theatre in Penticton.

The land was purchased by the city as the best location for a new 750-seat theatre.

When built it would undoubtably stimulate and revitalize the economy in the downtown core. It would certainly encourage more residential development in the core.

Many times I’m asked the question, “why do we need a new and bigger theatre when we have the Cleland Theatre and other privately operated theatres?” The answer is the Cleland Theatre, like the

other privately owned and operated theatres, have their limitations. For example they do not have the amenities to accommodate professional touring shows such as Vernon and Kelowna can now accommodate in their purpose-built theatres.

If Penticton had a purposebuilt performing arts theatre the city could collaborate with Kelowna, Vernon and possibly Kamloops. Collectively, the four cities could make it worthwhile for professional, top-rated shows to tour through the Okanagan valley. The Okanagan would gain a reputation for hosting the performing arts similar to what Ashland in Oregon has

achieved, an economic return of over a million dollars annually to their smaller city.

The South Okanagan Performing Arts Centre may not get built for a few years but we need to keep this objective alive, not only to enhance our lifestyle here in our city but to help revitalize the overall economy in the downtown core.

If you have an interest in the development of a purpose built performing arts centre here in Penticton please attend our annual general meeting at 7 p.m. on Nov. 18 at the Shatford building on Main Street.

Jake Kimberley President SOPAC Penticton

Need for theatre continues

Hair it is

Photo courtesy of the Summerland Museum

It’s a pity that Movember, a movement committed to men’s health, wasn’t launched in Canada until 2007. These gentlemen certainly would have been poster boys for the foundation. The year was 1956 and Summerland’s Golden Jubilee celebration included a beard growing contest, resulting in a town full of facial hair. The gent in the centre with the mutton chops and moustache is Jack Goodland, the local barber, but we’re not sure who the other fellows are. If you recognize the faces under the beards, please contact the Summerland museum. If you want more information about Movember, talk to someone who’s growing a Mo.

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FROM CHALLENGE TO OPPORTUNITY! Your input is needed….get involved in the process!

The Board of Education of School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) will hold PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND POSSIBLE SCHOOL CLOSURE MEETINGS as follows: November 30, 2015, 7:00 p.m. at McNicoll Park Middle School December 1, 2015, 7:00 p.m. at West Bench Elementary School December 3, 2015, 7:00 p.m. at Giant’s Head Elementary December 7, 2015, 7:00 p.m. at Parkway Elementary December 8, 2015, p.m. at Carmi Elementary

The following public meetings will also be held: Public Consultation Meeting – “Think Tank” November 12, 2015, 7:00 p.m. at Giant’s Head Elementary Public Consultation Meeting – “Think Tank” November 19, 2015, 7:00 p.m. at Queen’s Park Elementary Public Consultation and Feedback – “Just Listen” November 23, 2015, 7:00 p.m. at Queen’s Park Elementary Public Consultation Meeting – Final Feedback Presentations December 10, 2015, 7:00 p.m. at Queen’s Park Elementary Public Board Meeting – Decisions January 20, 2016, 6:30 p.m. at IMC Building behind School Board Office Presentations MUST be kept to a maximum of five (5) minutes each.

Please refer to the school district website www.sd67.bc.ca for descriptions of “Think Tank” and “Just Listen” meetings.

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Please help Summerland put a smile on the faces of the youngsters and elders this season!

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Holiday art displayed As the snow slowly creeps down the mountains around us and lights slowly go up around town, there’s no denying that the holiday season is upon us. Christmas is a great time for artists and artisans alike.

There’s so much history and imagery available to choose from that, for some people, it’s hard not to get inspired to create.

If you’re one of those people who gets the urge to do something artistic during the holidays, but aren’t sure what to do or what to do with it, the Summerland Community Arts Council is holding a competition for their annual Christmas image.

This is a great opportunity for folks who may not always know what they feel like doing, but just know they want to make something.

I’ve always found that although I prefer to be able to meander my way

through a project and take my time, having some kind of a deadline forces my thinking to become more focused, which always tends to produce better work.

Those interested in submitting to the competition can do so in person at the Summerland Art Gallery, or submit via e-mail or snail mail

by Nov. 20.

The competition will be judged and the selected image will be purchased and put on display with winners from previous years.

If making isn’t quite your thing, but you still enjoy supporting artists and artisans the Summerland Holiday Market is coming up on Nov. 21 and 22.

These markets — and there’s a lot of them happening all around the Valley this time of year — are perfect for those who like gifts that are a little more unique than what you’d find at most stores and

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Douglas Paton are an even better way to support the local creative community.

I’ve always been amazed at the quality of the gifts that have come from these markets, everything from handmade jewellery to kitchen scrubbies that are nearly indestructible and beard oils — both things that rank pretty high on my list of things that are great.

The best part is, it’s a chance for people in the community to show off what they’re capable of — hey that woman I always see walking her dog makes soap,

that guy I see at the Nesters all the time is a great woodworker, that family down the street are all great bakers, etc.

The market runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Sunday and is being held at Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre at 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. I’d also like to once again remind folks that the Summerland Cultural Task Force is looking for your thoughts and opinions on culture in Summerland.

Their next conversation is focused around youth in Summerland and is being held at IOOF hall on Main Street, Monday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. If you’ve got ideas, they want to hear them.

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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In the next weeks we hope you will take a minute to bring in a small gift or gifts for a child, teenager, adult or senior and bring it to the Review’s office. Some suggestions are puzzles, toys, touques, mittens, scarves, games, books, socks, quilts, shampoos, toiletries and stocking stuffers.

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Conservation officers a thin green line VICTORIA – The B.C. government declared the first Conservation Officer Day on Nov. 4, to recognize the 110year history of the service that started out as mostly volunteer “game wardens.”

This is overdue recognition for what is essentially a police force that only receives public notice when a bear or cougar has to be killed to protect people.

The ceremony at the B.C. legislature included awards.

Chief Conservation Officer Doug Forsdick presented longservice medals and two commendations for lifesaving.

One was to CO Jason Hawkes, who rescued a family of four from their sinking boat on Kootenay Lake last June.

He reached them in rough, windy conditions when they were waist-deep in water, far from shore.

The other went to

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Tom Fletcher CO Andrew Anaka, for rescuing an angler from an overturned boat, whom he found “extremely hypothermic” at the base of a cliff at a lake near Powell River on Jan. 22. A second angler didn’t make it to shore.

An exemplary service medal went to CO Micah Kneller, who caught up with Fort Nelson RCMP officers and paramedics on Sept. 6, as they treated a hunter who had been attacked by a grizzly in a remote area.

As darkness fell, Kneller found a second injured hunt-

Labour Council advocates for all working people Dear Editor: For 40 years, the South Okanagan Boundary Labour Council has been the local voice of the Canadian Labour Congress.

As a chartered body of the CLC, we are hosting a celebration of this anniversary on Dec. 1.

We advocate for all working people, both union and non-union.

As a CLC organization, we represent workers of many unions, from Summerland to Osoyoos and from Princeton to Grand Forks.

Our work is funded by the dues paid by affiliated unions within this region.

The Labour Council works extensively with many community organizations, through affiliations, support and donations, such as food banks, the South Okanagan Women in Need Society, the Southern Interior United Way, Penticton Access Centre, the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan, the Soupateria in Penticton, and Discovery House, to name a few.

We will be celebrating our 40 years of labour solidarity and community work on Dec. 1 at Cowork, 125 Eckhardt Ave. E., Penticton, at 7 p.m.

We invite all past labour council presidents, executive and labour council members and all members of our affiliated unions.

If you can attend, please RSVP to info@ soblc.ca.

For further information, visit our website at www.soblc.ca or our Facebook group.

Brent Voss, President South Okanagan Boundary Labour Council Penticton

er, got the group together, built a fire and assisted until a rescue helicopter from CFB Comox lifted the hunters out at 3 a.m.

NDP environment critic Spencer Chandra Herbert had a couple of things on his mind at the event.

He relayed a report from the B.C. Government Employees’ Union that there has been a 10 per cent cut in CO staff since 2002.

Not so, replied Environment Minister Mary Polak. The number has “hovered around 148” in that time, she said, including seasonal staff for peak hunting and fishing periods.

Polak said extra investment has gone into trucks that serve as mobile command centres, so people aren’t sitting in offices waiting for the phone to ring. They patrol more and respond faster, which can be vital.

Chandra Herbert also blasted the gov-

ernment for a “donation” of $100,000 from the Freshwater Fishing Society of B.C. to increase angling enforcement this summer, adding more seasonal CO days.

“What’s next, bake sales?” he said.

The real story is a bit more complicated.

In March I reported that the B.C. Liberal government finally made good on a decade-old promise to turn over all revenue from freshwater fishing licence sales to the society.

Its revenue went from $7 million to $10 million once the government finally ended the practice of skimming some off for the general treasury.

Energy Minister Bill Bennett recalled that the society was established during the first years of Gordon Campbell’s government, a period of what Bennett called “religious zeal” for privatization.

The society spends most of its budget restocking lakes with trout and promoting responsible angling, but its new 30-year service contract also calls on it to contribute to enforcement.

This is the first year that has happened, and Polak said the extra fishing violation tickets indicate it is working.

The CO service also works on cases such as the Mount Polley mine breach.

It has a commercial environmental enforcement unit, a special investigations unit to deal with smuggling and organized crime, and an intelligence analyst.

In short, they’re real cops, working with a group of about 150 compliance officers at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.

They don’t get much respect from

an urban public informed by celebrity wildlife protesters such as Pamela Anderson, Miley Cyrus and Ricky Gervais.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca

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Self-care book a bestseller on Amazon A newly released book by a Summerland author is already a bestseller on Amazon.com.

Lorrie Forde’s first book, Really Good F Words: Your Interactive Guide to Self-Care, was launched on Nov. 1 and shown at the Summerland branch of the Okanagan Regional Library on

Nov. 3.

The day after the Nov. 1 launch, the book had already become a bestseller on Amazon, she said.

Forde, a business and life coach, wrote the book to guide readers to building their own customized strategies for self-care.

The book examines themes ranging from extreme busyness to conflicting priorities.

A total of 170 copies of the book have been donated to the South Okanagan Victim Assistance Society and the South Okanagan Women in Need Society.

2016 Tree Fruit Replant Program ANNOUNCEMENT: The requirements of the 2016 Replant Program are available on the BCFGA website www.bcfga.com.

For replant and grafting projects completed in 2016, the deadline for applications is November 20, 2015.

An horticultural advisor is required to help prepare and sign individual applications for the 2016 Tree Fruit Replant Program. a. A list of qualified advisors will be provided on the BCFGA website, or contact the BCFGA. b. An example of a high quality project will be provided on the BCFGA website. c. A series of reports on replanting and varieties are available and should be referenced when preparing a 2016 Tree Fruit Replant Program application. Links are available on the BCFGA website.

The Replant Program provides funding for quality projects. Applications will be rated by a committee of horticultural experts. The rating of individual applications will be based on meeting the program requirements and on the quality of their replant plan.

Projects will be placed in order of the rating for the projects, and the top-rated projects will be approved until all funding is utilized.

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Beating those mindless eating habits The group eyed the tiny silver wrapped chocolate morsel in front of them. Carefully uncrinkling the paper and deeply inhaling its sweet cocoa scent, they popped the tiny triangle into their mouths.

Allowing the small bite to slowly dissolve they savoured the delightful mixture of creaminess and sweetness.

“Wow, that’s the best piece of chocolate I’ve ever eaten!”

Smiles, nods and low moans ensued around the table.

What’s interesting is that this exchange was part of a nutrition education session that focused on mindfulness, the concept of being present in the moment, and mindful eating.

Mindfulness continues to gain widespread support to promote health and wellness, and mindful eating is being used as a tool to improve eating habits, encourage weight management, prevent chronic disease, and nurture a healthful relationship with food.

Registered dietitians often give advice about healthy food choices, meal balance and food preparation; however, we also help

people improve the way they think – or don’t think – about food.

Have you ever had a snack disappear down the hatch while you weren’t looking?

Or finish a large popcorn at the movies just because it was there?

I’m sure we can all relate to a time or two when we have consumed food without really focusing on the act of eating. But in this busy and highly distractible world, eating mindlessly, in the absence of actual hunger, at a rapid rate and even past the point of fullness is becoming a common problem.

Research suggests that changing our attitudes and awareness around meals and snacks may be every bit as important as considering what it is we actually put in our mouths.

Mindful eating (also known as intuitive eating) involves paying full attention to the experience of eating and drinking, both inside and outside the body. It is paying attention to the colors, smells, textures, flavors, and the temperature of food.

It is choosing enjoyable and nutritious foods, recognizing and honoring physical hunger and satiety

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cues and using inner wisdom to guide eating decisions.

As a registered dietitian, I am a firm believer that finding ways to slow down and to eat intentionally is an essential part of developing healthy eating habits.

Here are three ways to get you started: Eat when you are eating. Don’t drive when you are eating, work when you are eating, watch TV when you are eating or stand at the fridge

when you are eating.

Put away the phones.

Simply sit and eat.

Give your plate your full undivided attention.

Eat slower. Remind yourself before you start that eating is not a race. Finishing first doesn’t make you the winner. Savoring your food is one of the healthiest things you can do. You are more likely to notice when you are full, you’ll chew your food more making digestion easier, and you’ll probably find

yourself noticing flavors you might otherwise have missed.

Mindfully check in. Before, midway and after your meal, take a moment to rate your hunger on a scale of 1 (ravenous) to 10 (overly stuffed).

Aim to stop eating at around 6 or 7 – you are satisfied, not stuffed.

The old habits of eating and not paying attention are not easy to change. Starting with even just one or two meals or snacks a week can make a big

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For a bigger taste of what mindful eating is all about come to my next Mindful

Eating course, starting on Nov 17 at the Summerland Health Center.

Chocolate may never taste so good and I promise you’ll love the homework!

Mindful Eating runs Tuesdays, Nov. 17 to Dec. 8 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. To register, call 250-770-3530.

The program is free.

Sandra Turnbull, RD, CEC is a registered dietitian, certified executive coach with the Interior Health Authority.

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Loretta Krauter, a representative of Summerland Citizens for Safe Technology, said Summerland remains the only municipality in B.C. without an opt-out policy wireless meters.

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Chamber members benefit from website

Recently the question of chamber benefits and their connection to business license fees was raised.

At present, business license fees are $175 in Summerland for most businesses.

For comparison purposes the community of Peachland currently charges $150 for a business license and in Penticton a business license is $165.

There is very little difference in business license costs between Summerland, a community half our size and one that’s three

times our size. Those same communities charge $160 and $231 respectively for sole proprietor memberships in their Chambers of Commerce.

In some cases, additional fees apply for tourism specific businesses.

Under our fiveyear agreement with the District of Summerland (renewed for 2015 to 2019) the Chamber provides a free membership to every business licensed with the District. This is a tremendously inclusive

model for business services and it allows us to offer education, advocacy and many promotional services to our entire business community, regardless of the size of the business or their budget. And as you can see from the above comparisons, it is a free service.

The chamber ’s contract with the District of Summerland makes up approximately two-thirds of our budget and this buys services in two key community areas. These are des-

tination management and visitor services (tourism) as well as a number of economic development services that are generally referred to as business retention and expansion.

The remaining onethird of our budget comes from different sources.

One of our most recent services to our members was the much needed upgrading of the chamber website.

We know from media research and our own search hab-

its as individuals, that people are drawn to photos and videos.

In fact, the Guardian recently reported that by 2017, video will account for 69 per cent of all consumer internet traffic.

And in our own work here at the chamber, the Visitor Guide is a good example of our move to a greater use of images. Where the guide used to be very text heavy with small images, in the last three years we have made a conscious move to write

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very little and fill the guide with pictures.

Unfortunately, our old website simply couldn’t support the use of videos and images for multiple members let alone all 700 members. Happily, the new system is very robust.

A free listing continues to be available on our Chamber website for every business member. This includes the name and address of the business, a brief description of the business, the name of the contact person, a link to a Google map of the business location and a link to the business website.

And now, for a fee of $7.10 a month plus GST our business members have a new opportunity to market their business through an enhanced listing. They can add their logos, photos of their business and/or products and video to their much longer description (up to 2000 characters) and key words for search engine optimization.

Chamber Corner

Christine Petkau This enhanced listing also moves a business to the top of their directory category.

Considering that our website gets more than 400 visits/day, this is great news. We hope our business community will enjoy the new options for their listings.

We always appreciate your feedback.

Please contact me at cpetkau@summerlandchamber.com or our chamber president, Kelly Marshall, at president@summerlandchamber.com.

Christine Petkau is the executive director of the Summerland Chamber of Commerce.

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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 Masonic Lodge meets at the IOOF Hall on the third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. and meets for coffee every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at Santorini’s Restaurant.

If interested in learning more, drop by or call Craig Brown at 778-479-3795 or Orv Robson at 250-4941504.

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 Sports-

men’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, 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 250-494-3370.

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.

The Summerland Dance Club will hold a dance at the Royal Canadian Legion on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 8 to 11 p.m. Music by Vic Ukrainetz. For further information contact Ann Ling at 250-4947168 or Ron Hack at 250-486-6858.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

The Mental Wellness Centre, Summerland Branch, will be open

s 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 250494-5851.

Summerland ATV Club meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the lower level of the former Summerland Library building on Wharton Street. 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 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.

Rebekah Annual Chilli Night during

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Enjoy a big bowl of chili and a bun with a cup of hot chocolate or apple cider.

Rebekah Tea and Bazaar Nov. 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the I00F Hall on Main Street.

Door prizes, bake table, raffles, craft table and more.

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.

Start your Christmas season with a musical extravaganza.

Come to a concert in Penticton featuring six local choirs, each presenting some of their own music and finishing with more than 100 voices singing together, at the Penticton United Church, corner of Eckhardt and Main, Sunday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. Tickets available from a member of one of the choirs,from Dragon’s Den on Front Street, or from the church office, 696 Main St. in Penticton (open weekdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.)

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suMMerlanD baptist 10318 Elliott Street Two Services each Sunday 9:00am & 11:00am SBC Kids In Both Services Lead Pastor: Larry Schram Associate Pastor: Del Riemer For info or help call 250-494-3881 www.summerlandbaptist.ca

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Legion changing as veteran base declines Carla McLeod Special to the Review The face of the Royal Canadian Legion is changing.

The national organization was formed shortly after the First World War in order to give veterans a place where they could share their experiences.

Over the years it has expanded to looking after veterans, promoting remembrance and supporting communities.

With the veteran base rapidly declining every year, the Summerland Branch has taken a pro-active approach to recruiting new members.

The executive committee has worked hard to keep things up and running and the branch’s president Mike Brazeau said that things are going “extremely well.”

“Right now we are increas-

ing our membership. Our members are getting younger,” he explained. “We are getting the 30- and 40-year-old people and we are looking forward to getting younger ones as time goes on.”

The Summerland Branch currently has 680 members, 140 of whom are veterans. Approximately 40 of those veterans are living in Summerland but only six or seven of them visit the legion regularly.

At one time a person wishing to join the Legion must have served in the military or come from a military family.

That has now changed.

“We are now accepting any persons who wish to join the Legion, that have an understanding of what the Legion is about and who wish to support the veterans,” explained Brazeau.

Supporting cadets

The 902 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron has received support from the Summerland Legion. Pictured with cadets are Bob Wolleswinkel, at left, and Mike Brazeau, at right, providing financial support to the cadet program.

A veteran himself, having served in the military for forty years, Brazeau firmly believes in the support of veterans and has an understanding of what they have gone through and what their needs are.

“We are trying to bring NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION forward the idea that we have modern day veterans,” he said.

Brazeau explained that In accordance with the Local Government Act (section 809 and 810), Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen Proposed Bylaw 2713, 2015 includes the following properties, which will receive exemptions from Property Taxes for 2016. since the Korean War, there Assessment Roll Legal Description Civic Address Organization Estimated Value of have been various peace Number Property Tax keeping missions and Exemption – Regional District portion only those who have served Parcel A, Bl 3, DL210 224 Robinson Ave Naramata Museum are running into issues.

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likened to something called shell shock after the Second World War. “Back in the First and Second World Wars people were ashamed to come forward saying they had issues. They were supposed to be the tough soldiers,” Brazeau said. “It was there before, it was just never diagnosed. Now it’s out in the open and it is not considered a black mark anymore.”

The Summerland branch has a Service Officer on the executive who is able to assist any veteran suffering from PTSD with the referral process in order to get them the help needed.

Along with promoting the Legion as a very friendly welcoming place, the Summerland branch is also trying to get rid of an age old stigma. A sign outside the building reads, “ We ’ r e more than just beer.”

“There still is this idea in peoples’ minds that it is just a bunch of old guys sitting at

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the bar telling war stories,” Brazeau said. “I’m telling you that is not the case.”

A few months ago the branch started serving lunch and supper from its newly renovated, state of the art kitchen. Brazeau said the response has been good and they are looking into expanding their hours of operation.

Over the last year the branch has donated over $15,000 to various organizations in the community. The money is raised largely through gaming funds as the branch has poker and pull-tab machines and a keno machine.

The money that is raised during the November poppy campaign is used strictly for the support of veterans. At Christmas time each veteran in Summerland receives a comfort gift, such as a sweater, toque or blanket.

The Summerland Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is successful and actively recruiting new members.

The executive works well together and has fun together as well.

They approach the membership for ideas and suggestions, trying to include everyone.

“In this branch we are trying to make it welcoming and open,” Brazeau said. “The members here are a good bunch of people, a very friendly, welcoming group. It’s a good place for people to come and sit down and chat. We maintain a high standard of decorum…we treat people with respect and dignity here.”

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BANHAM Dorothy E. (Coles) 1930 – 2015 Dorothy Banham passed away October 30th, 2015 in Salmon Arm, BC. In her final days her hands were held, her face caressed, and her hair stroked lovingly by family. Dorothy grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba and graduated as a Registered Dietitian from the University of Manitoba before heading west to Kamloops, BC. Dorothy married Frederick L. Banham (predeceased 1929-2008) and together they settled and raised a family of five in Summerland, BC (Trout Creek, 1965-2009). Dorothy will be greatly missed by her five children and their spouses: Fred Banham (Brenda) of Sicamous BC, Cheryl Bawtree of Salmon Arm BC, Dave Banham (Shelley) of Vanderhoof BC, Geoff Banham (Faye) of Edmonton AB, and Jane Banham ( John) of Vancouver BC. She will be missed by her nine grandchildren known as ‘Grandma’ and five great grandchildren known as ‘GG’. Dorothy was a special lady and she will be remembered for her love of people, especially children, her sense of humor and her laugh. She took with her wonderful memories of family, friends and travel.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronda Darlene Fabbi on Saturday morning November 7, 2015 at the Kelowna General Hospital, with her family by her side. Ronda put up a tremendous battle over the past 2 ½ years with skin cancer.

Ronda will be sadly missed and forever remembered by her husband; Allan and daughters Lauren and Taylor, her sister Sharon (Bob), brothers Bruce (Judy), Phillip (Shirley), Greg (Gail) and sister in law DJ, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended families. A Memorial Mass will be held November 14, 2015 at 11:00 am at the St. Charles Garnier Parish, 3645 Benvoulin Road, Kelowna, BC with Father Pat Monette celebrant. Interment will follow at a later date in the Canyon View Cemetery in Summerland, BC. Ronda and husband Allan purchased Summerland Pharmacy in the summer of 1987 which they owned for over 20 years. They created Willowbrook Lane in May 1992 and operated for almost 21 years. Memorial Tributes may be made in Ronda’s honour to the “Save Your Skin Foundation”, #319-3600 Windcrest Dr, North Vancouver, BC, V7G2S5. Visit their website saveyourskin.ca. All donations made to Save Your Skin are tax deductible. The family would like to acknowledge the compassionate care that Ronda received from Dr. Janet Evans, Dr. Gillian Fyles and the nursing staff of 4B at the Kelowna General Hospital.

Condolences may be directed to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com (250) 494-7752

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Employment Help Wanted ASSEMBLY LINE WORKERS needed for packaging tree seedlings. No experience necessary but must have a good work ethic, be a team player and be able to stand all day. $11.50/hour plus completion bonus. Apply in person daily at 12:30 PM, 14608 Washington Ave., Summerland.

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