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Trustees to consider Summerland Solution Parents’ proposal suggested to keep Trout Creek Elementary School John Arendt The chair of the Okanagan Skaha School Board is continuing to examine the Summerland Solution, a proposal to keep Trout Creek Elementary School open. Earlier this year, the school

board voted to close three schools within the Okanagan Skaha School District. The three schools are West Bench Elementary School and McNicoll Park Middle School in Penticton and Trout Creek Elementary School in Summerland. In April, parents of Trout Creek students presented a proposal called the Summerland Solution in an attempt to keep their school open.

The plan calls for incorporating the Montessori School into the elementary school. While Linda Van Alphen, chair of the school board, said a similar concept has been used “semi-successfully” elsewhere, she has concerns about the accuracy of the figures. She said trustees have met with the parents to discuss the concept. In addition, school board representatives have discussed

finances with the parents. “They have been through our books. We have opened up everything for them,” Van Alphen said. “We’re doing the best we can.” The option to close Trout Creek Elementary School and reconfiguring the remaining public schools in Summerland was expected to result in savings of $423,882. However, even with the closure of three schools, the board has had to find further cuts in order to balance the books. A c c o rd ing to information from the school district, the board is facing a shortfall of

nearly $300,000. The budget for the next school year requires $54,730,575. Revenue, including provincial Ministry of Education grants, tuition from the International Student Program, the Okanagan Hockey School and community use of facilities is expected to total $54,438,633. The shortfall of $291,942 comes despite proposed savings from the closure of three schools. These closures will save the school district $1,187,606. Van Alphen said the additional shortfall came as a result of the way the province calculates its funds. The school board’s final budget will go forward at the public meeting on May 9. The final bylaw reading is scheduled for June 13. The school board budget must be balanced and submitted to the provincial Ministry of Education.

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Trista Algar performs a cover of the Kansas song, Dust in the Wind, during the 14th annual Community Talent Show at Centre Stage Theatre on April 28. The show, organized by Summerland Secondary School’s senior leadership students, featured 17 acts and 28 performers.

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Millions of census packages are arriving in the mail and one in four households will be required to complete the once-again-mandatory longform survey. Canadians are urged to complete the census online, using an access code they’ll get in the mailed envelope, but they can also fill out a paper version. Statistics Canada’s aim is to once again capture reliable, high quality data to the same level as the 2006 census, the last time the long-form census was delivered. It’s being pitched as important to helping guide decisions on services like schools, roads, health care, policing, transit and social services. Besides the reintroduction of the compulsory 36-page long form – the former Conservative government made it voluntary for 2011 and the Liberals have restored it in the name of evidence-based decision making – there are some other differences in

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EDITORIAL The cost of education

The impending closure of three schools in the region, including one in Summerland, is difficult for the students, families and communities involved. Earlier this year, the Okanagan Skaha School Board voted to close West Bench Elementary School and McNicoll Park Middle School in Penticton and Trout Creek Elementary School in Summerland. The closures, which are the result of budget constraints, will take effect at the end of June. While parents of Trout Creek students have worked hard to keep their school open, trustees have to consider their financial limitations. Under the present educational structure, school districts receive their funding from the province and must then decide how to use the money they have available. Deficit budgets are not allowed. In fall, when the first discussions about school closures began, the board was looking to trim more than $1 million from its budget. Now, despite the three closures, additional cuts of $291,942 are still needed. Throughout the province, other school boards are facing similar financial limitations. Some boards, including Vancouver, are submitting deficit budgets, even though the trustees could be removed from office for doing so. If this happens, an official would be appointed to balance the budget and make the necessary cuts. Other boards, including the Okanagan Skaha School Board, are making difficult decisions in order to balance their budgets. For the school boards, there are no good options. School closures and costcutting measures eventually affect the students. Refusing to comply with the province’s balanced budget legislation also has some serious consequences. When almost every school district across British Columbia is facing huge financial challenges, it’s time to consider whether the present funding model should be revisited.

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Considering a recall petition A recent petition link left me puzzled. The link, which I have seen a few times over the past week, was for a change.org petition, asking the House of Commons to remove Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government from power. “Enough of ‘Justin’s Vision’ for Canada,” the petition read. “Let’s restore sanity with a stable government that represents Canadians coast to coast in a responsible manner.” The petition was started two months ago by a Chilliwack man. It is now up to around 10,000 signatures. Three years ago, a similar petition was circulated, this one asking for the removal of Prime Minister Stephen Harper. That petition, started by a Lethbridge, Alberta resident, received more than 1,000 signatures. I believe in the importance of the democratic pro-

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John Arendt cess and the value of having a government that represents the people. That’s why I could not, in good conscience, sign either petition. The most recent petition asks for a government representing Canadians, but the request was launched just four months after voters collectively chose the government now in place. Anyone unhappy with the outcome of the Oct. 19 federal election should remember outgoing Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s words that evening. “While tonight’s result is

certainly not the one we had hoped for, the people are never wrong.” At the same time, I think it would be a good idea to have a recall process in place at the federal level. Such legislation would be useful if an individual member had become an embarrassment to his or her constituents, or if a government’s decisions no longer represented

limitations, in order to prevent abuse. A recall petition could not be started until a year or more after the member had been elected. If a recall initiative failed, a second initiative for the same politician or party could not be introduced during the same parliamentary term. White’s recall process and the B.C. recall legislation are methods to be used

Democracy lets the public decide who will form the government. And Canada is respected for having a strong democracy. the wishes of the voting public. At the provincial level British Columbia has had recall legislation in place since 1995. In the late 1990s, Ted White, a Reform MP, brought forward a private member’s bill to establish a similar process at the federal level. His bill had some

in the most extreme cases. The change.org petitions are something else entirely. They are attempts to remove a government because those signing did not like the election results. This doesn’t line up with the concept of a democratic government. Democracy lets the

public decide who will form the government. And Canada is respected for having a strong democracy. The Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2015 democracy index ranks Canada seventh out of 136 countries worldwide. Global Democracy Ranking, at democracyranking.org, placed Canada in 14th place out of 150 countries in 2014. Other international studies have also ranked Canada’s democratic system as one of the best in the world. While we have a solid democratic process, I also support efforts to improve and strengthen this process. But I can’t support efforts to contest or circumvent valid elections, simply because some are unhappy with the results. Our democratic process deserves more respect than that. John Arendt is the editor of the Summerland Review.

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It was suggested that my teeth be moved to improve my bite. I am retired and don’t think braces are necessary at Dr. Cindee Melashenko my age. What’s your opinion? - Tim

he reasons I usually recommend orthodontics for patients is to prevent additional treatment. I love the quote: “There is no dentistry as good as NO dentistry!” Often when teeth are put in their ideal spot, the risk for further dental treatment is greatly reduced.

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A Summerland resident was rather surprised when he visited Jasper in 1945 and witnessed a bit of a feeding frenzy. The fellow giving the hand-out to the bears is probably one of the reasons that an extensive Bear Aware campaign is now launched every year. When there is easy food available these otherwise wild animals can become “nuisance bears”, a term which likely means the end of the road for the bear. Unlike this guy, we can be Bear Smart (check out rdos.bc.ca for some great tips.) Remember: the single largest killer of bears is garbage.

Participants attended Tai Chi and Qigong Day Dear Editor: World Tai Chi and Qigong Day took place on April 30 at 10 a.m. in each time zone across the world. This year, Summerland participated by hosting an event at Memorial Park. I didn’t actually count, but I think at one point in time we probably had around 50 to 60 people joining together in the park to do our simple and gentle “dance-like” moves and breathing exercises! No public event like this can take place without people being willing

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to help. First of all, thanks to the Summerland Review for providing great coverage for us with both a press release and a very lovely article in the Arts Spectrum column by Douglas Paton. Secondly, thank you to everybody who came to participate in the event! I’d also like to thank instructors Sandra Lee of Penticton for both leading the first activity, and for doing a workshop on Qigong, and Doug Mathias who came from across the water in Naramata — probably foregoing the

Susan Norie, in the foreground, leads a Tai Chi session during World Tai Chi and Qigong Day on Saturday.

best sales in the annual Naramata Yard Sale — to do a demonstration of Moy-style Tai Chi, and to lead a beginner’s workshop. I might add that also, if it wasn’t for Debi Johnson, who was kind enough to provide a wireless microphone PA for us, certainly Sandra and I would probably have developed very hoarse voices! Tai Chi and Qigong have proven medical benefits as indicated in a book produced by the Harvard Medical School as well as numerous other studies. We are fortunate to have a pretty active Tai Chi community in Summerland. People can choose from three different instructional groups to suit their style preference or schedule: days or evenings. If people would like information about trying Tai Chi at the Senior’s Drop-In Tuesday and Friday mornings, I invite them to call me at 250494-3370. I would be happy to provide contact information to reach the other local Tai Chi instructors, as well as qualified Qigong instructors in Penticton. Susan Norie Summerland

The great news is that we now can move your teeth without using braces! We use clear trays (called Invisalign) that slowly guide the teeth into the proper position. These trays are thin, comfortable, and invisible when smiling or talking. They can be taken out for cleaning and eating which can be challenging with traditional braces. The trays are replaced every 2 weeks to allow your teeth to keep moving into a better position and treatment typically runs for 10-20 months.

Often, after the teeth are repositioned, we still need to do some dental treatment, but it is much less “drilling and filling.” This is less stressful for most people and is often more economical. So, no you don’t “need” to move your teeth, but it may be a great option for the health of your mouth. Should you have any questions about Invisalign, or if you wonder whether this may be an option for you, please give us a call.

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New members welcomed to chamber

April saw the Chamber welcome a wide range of new businesses to Summerland. If you’re looking for extra motivation, ION Fitness Inc. is a new business providing personal fitness training options operating out of Jubilee Fitness Club. Helping you to rejuvenate is G Nail and Spa a new nail expert and esthetician working in Summerland. Want some new product for your store shelves? Souviwear Apparel provides Canadian made cotton and cotton/bamboo blend apparel with locally designed graphics representing the Okanagan or other Canadian regions. Pro Media Concepts is a company

working in media management, services, administration, sales and publishing on the web internationally. Taking advantage of the Okanagan sunshine, Agrihof are growing farm produce to sell locally as well as providing agricultural consulting services, while Okanagan Forest Products produce bagged wood shavings for use in barns, stables, stalls, pens, and horse trailers. Quick Stop safety Services Inc. offer traffic control services for construction and highway contractors, utilities companies and special events. Expanding her services in Summerland, Ingrid Tourigny has launched Celebrant with Heart to create and perform wed-

ding, funeral and baby naming services in addition to her health and wellness practice. Harvest Moon Guest House is the newest addition to Summerland’s accommodation hosts with their beautiful three-bedroom bed and breakfast holding an open house on May 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. Blue Heron Home and Business Maintenance is a locally owned company that provides high quality restorative cleaning services for businesses and home owners.

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On April 1, The Wag Spa moved to their new store at 13244 Victoria Rd. N. The new facility offers great services for your furry

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PARCEL TAX ROLL REVIEW Pursuit to the provisions of Division 4 (Parcel Taxes) of Part 7 of the Community Charter, the District of Summerland has the Parcel Tax Roll available for inspection and will consider amendments. Each year there is a parcel tax levied on all properties within the service areas for water and sewer. The amount of the water parcel tax is $285 and the amount of the sewer parcel tax is $200. The parcel tax is collected to pay for debt servicing costs for the water treatment plant, the wastewater treatment plant and the supply and collection networks for the utilities. The 2016 Water and Sewer Parcel tax rolls will also identify parcel taxes for four new local service areas under the following bylaws: BYLAW NUMBER 2016-012 Local Sanitary Sewer Service Area Juniper, Miltimore, Willow and Tait - $1,047.61; BYLAW NUMBER 2016-013: Local Sanitary Sewer Service Area 6003 Dale Avenue - $5,800.00; BYLAW NUMBER 2016-014: Local Sanitary Sewer Service Area 4816 Nixon Road - $2,000.00; BYLAW NUMBER 2016-015: Local Sanitary Sewer Service Area 5815 Highway 97 - $3,800.00. These amounts will be charged on the 2016 Property Tax notice. The parcel tax roll is available for review at the District of Summerland Municipal Hall, 13211 Henry Avenue in Summerland during regular business hours which are 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday. The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel will meet on May 18th, 2016 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Hall to hear complaints from any property owner regarding: • an error or omission respecting a name or address on the parcel tax roll; • an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; and/or • an exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed. In order for a complaint to be heard by the panel, written notice of the complaint must be given to the District of Summerland at least 48 hours before the time of the meeting. To leave written notice after hours, please use the drop box located to the left of the front entrance doors. If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact Emma Hartwick at 250-404-4055 or email propertytax@summerland.ca

friends with dog and cat grooming options and many other services. Exciting news for the Summerland Arts Council, who moved to their new permanent home in the Blagborne Building at 9525 Wharton St. on Saturday, April 30. An open house was held by the District of Summerland and the Arts Council at the end of March to get the community’s input into what they would like to see in the new space before renovations began. On Saturday, May 14, Cherry Tree Quilts will re-open at their new store in the former Willowbrook Lane building across the road on Main Street. The move will provide more space for their quilting and sewing machine centre, as well as better classroom facilities and lots of new retail space. To facilitate the move Cherry Tree Quilts will be closed from Sunday, May 8 to Wednesday, May 11 at their current location.

Urban winery

Encore Vineyards Ltd., home to Time Winery, McWatters Collection, and Evolve Cellars, announced their purchase of the former PenMar Theatre at 361 Martin St., Penticton. They plan to transform the space into an urban winery. The restored building will be home to a brand-new winery production facility, including a crush pad, barrel cellar, custom fermentation hall, lab, warehouse, and administrative offices. Planned to open in the fall, once open there will be a tasting bar, a small plates

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Monte Christo magazine’s Rhys Pender recently applauded Okanagan Crush Pad for pushing boundaries by making wines that reflect the place they are grown by using hands-off techniques. Co-owner Christine Coletta Okanagan said, “We want our wines to be 100 per cent reflective of what the Okanagan gives us.” On Shaw TV Okanagan hosts Doug and Diana of Go Okanagan dropped into True Grain Bread to learn their baking secrets and see all the hard work that goes into making their products. The video shows them working alongside True Grain’s production baker, Emily to hand craft organic bread from BC organic grains.

Expansions

Saxon Estate Winery recently offered investors in B.C., Alberta, Ontario and Quebec, an opportunity to invest in the winery through Seed Ups Canada. One of the first wineries in Canada to take advantage of the new start-up crowd funding rules, the initiative allows ordinary investors the opportunity to invest in growing B.C. companies. The capital raised will help fund the expansion of the winery facility to add a traditional Englishthemed Tea Room as well as expanded wine-making capability. Although the offer is now closed, people can learn more from paul@saxonwinery. com. What The Fungus (WTF) is expanding to increase production to 1,000 lbs of mushrooms per month through building additional lab and

Vicky Jones greenhouse space. This level of production will create two full-time jobs in 2016 and enable them to offer their fresh produce to more restaurants and the public. To help fund this expansion the company has launched a gofundme promotion, including a video, with donations from $25 for a mushroom kit to $1,000 for a guided porcini mushroom hunt.

New products and services

SummerGate Winery launched their own Grape Seed Oil made from SummerGate’s organic grapes and cold-pressed in Summerland. The new product is perfect for those summer salads and stirfrys. Stacy Studios is offering a very unique product through their “Okanagan Doodads” division. The souvenir wine glass lampshades by Ron and Marcia Stacy come in custom designs, “colour your own” or beautiful images relating to wine, native art and home decor. Making the eyewear shopping experience fun, Eyes for You Eyewear has developed the Eyewear Party. Book an evening or daytime party for great deals on frames and door prizes.

Upgrades

In the last few months Pharmasave has been working hard on renovations to their store. The updated display and service areas are bright and modern and provide customers with a great shopping experience by making products easy to find.

The updated Lakeshore Racquet Club website reflects the energy of the facility and clearly showcases their facility and events. Visitors and members will find it easy to navigate the site whether they are looking for squash, tennis, or venue rental.

Tech leader

ElectroMotion Energy Corporation was selected by technology consulting firm Rocket Builders to be on the 2016 Cleantech Emerging Rockets list, beating out more than 100 other candidates. Ready to Rocket is a unique business recognition list that profiles B.C. technology companies with the greatest potential for revenue growth. Since 2003, the Ready to Rocket list has consistently predicted the revenue growth leaders and the companies most likely to attract investment, which is great news for ElectroMotion’s projects. The achievement was recognized in a Global TV Okanagan News interview with Angela Jung.

Corporate member news

In April, SecureRite Mobile Storage, Western Canada’s leading provider of shipping containers joined the chamber. Based in Kelowna, they provide new and used shipping containers for rent and for sale for commercial and residential flexible storage, office space and more. One of our existing corporate members, Morpheus Graphix and Publications, has moved to 2598 Taber Rd., Penticton. Morpheus have recently expanded their products to include the South Okanagan and Kelowna and Area Explore and Save tourist guides and coupon books, and will still offer graphic design, signage, printing, and more. Vicky Jones is the communications and membership coordinator at the Summerland Chamber of Commerce.

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Retreat participants

Students from Summerland Secondary School participated in the Youth Wellness Retreat. The retreat was started 12 years ago in partnership with the Summerland Rotary Club.

Students attend wellness retreat Carla McLeod Special to the Review

Summerland Secondary School students refer to it simply as “The Retreat.” It was first called the Unity Retreat and now is called the Youth Wellness Retreat. It was started 12 years ago in partnership with the Summerland Rotary Club. “We wanted to provide an opportunity for young people in our school to bond so they could make stronger connections with each other and learn skills that would be valuable for them as individuals and thus strengthen our school and community by bringing those skills back,” explained school councillor Kim Wise. “Over the years we’ve focused on personal strengths as well as team work and leadership, but the last two years we’ve focused more specifically on wellness, because the students had asked for that.” The two day retreat is held at the Green Bay Bible Camp in West Kelowna. “Our activities have no religious affiliation, but it is a fantastic site for us. We’ve been there four years now and the kids love it,” said Wise. Forty Grade 9 and 10 students attend the retreat as participants. A dozen Grade 11 and 12 students go along as

leaders. A community agreement is drawn up by the students themselves in regards to attitudes and behaviours they want to see during the two days. Acceptance, appreciation, commonsense, compassion, equality, encouragement, empathy, friendship, kindness and respect were some of those listed. Things that were not allowed at the retreat were alcohol, drugs, disrespect, judging, negativity, put downs and violence. “They stuck to it very well,” Wise said. As well as discussing physical and mental wellness, the participants took part in workshops on communication, team-building and positive affirmations to name just a few, that were facilitated by the older students. “That’s a real key component for them because they seem to respect being able to learn from each other,” said Wise. “For the younger students it breaks down the barriers between them and older students. It increases connections in the school when we come back and gives us a real community feel while we are there.” Wise also explained that many of the students leading the workshops had never seen themselves in a leadership role before. She tries to create these opportunities for a cross section of the student population, including students from the Alternate School. The experience gives them the confidence and realization that they can be leaders. Another key aspect of the Retreat is to not only gain as individuals, but to also look at ways in which to maintain the

values they learn and to find practical ning and sees it as “very much a team ways of bringing that caring, supportive effort.” She also sees the Retreat as very environment back to the school and to beneficial, not just for the students but the larger community. for the community as well. The students also had time for fun “We knew the ripple effect would be and games, dancing and sitting on the big,” she said. dock or around the campfire during the overnight stay. The benefits of being in nature were also explored. The closing activity at the Retreat was the making of Compassion Flags, a small piece of fabric, decorated with meaningful messages. The students made them as an intention of kindness towards themselves and as an acknowledgement of kindness to how does dieting make you fat? others. They learned that compassion is not just a feeling but an Diet is simply what you eat. If you only eat grubs and berries action…empathy with action. The then you are on the “Grubs and Berries” diet. Whatever you flags now hang in the school for are eating, that’s the diet you are on. all to see. But getting back to the title of this epistle “How does Dieting The focus of the Rotary Club make you fat”, I want to focus specifically on extremely in Summerland is often directed calorie restricted diets, sometimes focusing on a single towards the Youth. macronutrient like protein. Protein requires a significant “We realize that young people amount of energy and water to digest. If you are reducing are probably the most precious your caloric intake, in the short term, your body will start to thing that we have in our town burn its energy stores to digest the food you’ve eaten which and they are obviously going to will result in a reduction of body fat. Weight loss. Isn’t that look after us down the road also, a good thing? so it is a wise investment,” said club president Roch Fortin. “SumReducing calories puts your body into a conservative (or merland is a small world and I starvation) state so the enzyme Leptin (which breaks down think if we can prepare our youth fats) is reduced so that your body can preserve its energy for when they leave Summerland stores. Your body will also start to reduce its metabolically and go to university and face the active tissue (muscle) to accommodate for the reduced fuel world, it’s a bonus because they coming in. The upshot of all this is that while, in the short are given a better chance to sucterm, you get a little smaller by losing water, fat and muscle, ceed and survive. All the tools in the long scope returning to a former diet will likely result and programs they have been in gaining all the weight back and then some, increasing given they can use and this we body fat. Muscle burns a lot of energy but if you reduced the see as an advantage.” amount of muscle in your body, plus Leptin production (the Wise appreciates Rotary’s fat burner) has been reduced, a greater portion of the food involvement from the very begin-

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Artists create downtown banners After a whirlwind series of arts events that came with April, we’ve entered into a nice, fairly calm start to the month of May. I’m sure it won’t last, but it’s good to have a chance to catch up with things and to get ready for the next great series of events and other arts-related things that are coming to Summerland (everything from live music to educational programs are coming up fast). Before we get to any of that, however, it’s worth mentioning a nice bit of exposure that a group of Sum-

merland artists got recently on the local Shaw TV channel. Every year for the last 18 years, local artists and residents of Summerland have taken the time to help decorate the streets of Summerland by painting banners that go up around the town. The Summerland Second Girl Guides have had the honour of painting these banners for the last few years. I remember hearing about the banners, and seeing them, when I first arrived in Summerland and thinking that it was

great that local kids were participating in the community art project and helping everyone see what a creative and colourful community Summerland is. It’s always great to see young artists volunteering their time and energy for projects like this because, along with everything else, it helps kids find their place as creative individuals. Seeing something you’ve created on display, in any capacity, really helps encourage that creative passion to keep growing.

Thanks to those who painted the banners. It’s going to be great when they finally hit the streets. For anyone who hasn’t had a chance to see the Shaw TV clip, you can find it online. I did a YouTube search for “Street Banners” and it was the first result. Even though it’s only just the beginning of May, it’s already time to start thinking about summer programs for kids, since they tend to fill up quickly and it’d be a shame if you found out about one too late to do anything about.

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The first one I’m going to mention— and I’ll try and talk about one or two every week until I’ve covered most of them—is Linnea Good’s summer music camp. This week long camp is aimed at kids ages six to 12 and introduces them to the joys of making music. The best part is that, at the end of the week, there’s a special performance at the Summerland Ornamental Garden’s 100th anniversary. Much like the impact that is felt from dis-

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Douglas Paton playing the art of young people, being a part of a performance like this at a young age can really help kids develop a sense of the power that music can have.

Sure it can be a little nerve-wracking to get up in front of a crowd to perform (I’ve been performing in front of people since I was maybe six or seven and it still freaks me out), but once you get going and make it to the end, there’s no feeling quite like it. You can find out more information about the camp online at www. linneagood.com. Douglas Paton is a Summerland writer and musician. If you know of a local arts and culture event, contact him at dgpaton80@gmail.com.

The perfect cup For those of you who don’t know me I’m originally from England, although I now refer to myself as Canadian since I got my citizenship, yeah! When many people picture England they think of stately homes, leafy green country roads and quaint little tea shops serving tea and scones. The country runs not on oil but on tea. If someone comes to your house, you will offer them a cup of tea within 60 seconds of them crossing the threshold. It doesn’t matter who is gracing your home, a friend, a workman or the queen they will be force fed tea. So here’s my confession: I hate tea! I often joke that the reason I got kicked out of England is my hatred of the national drink. It isn’t just a small aversion either, I really can’t stand the stuff. Even the smell of black tea makes me feel nauseous. Imagine my horror then when I arrived in Canada and realized that people over here are just as nuts about the stuff. I figured the North American stereotype of coffee and donuts would be true, not that I drink coffee either, but tea seems just as popular. Whenever I go

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Adele Meadow someplace new or to an event I find myself explaining over and over that I don’t drink tea or coffee. The baffled expressions are often comical and paired with exclamations of, “So what do you drink?” We host many events here at the library and more often than not the teapots are dragged out and the kettle clicked on. It seems we run off tea and cookies here at the library! I have to admit my tea knowledge is certainly improving as time goes on. Ten years ago the extent of my involvement with the wretched stuff was making my husband the occasional cup of milky orange pekoe. I had no idea tea came in so many flavours and varieties. I guess in the back of my mind I was aware of herbal tea but as my family didn’t mention the “T-word” around me

I never really gave it a thought. Some of the ladies I work with are tea lovers and our cupboard here at the library has a vast assortment of improbable sounding flavours like Lemon Zinger or Sleepy Time. I consider it personal growth that I can now make pot after pot of tea with impunity. I have even braved a cup myself. I was using it as medicine for a sore throat and had to put about a million tablespoons of sugar in it. (I’m not sure that counts.) This Mother’s Day weekend my new found tolerance for tea will be put to the test with our special event, The Perfect Cup. All moms are invited to join us at the library Saturday, May 7 at 2 p.m. for a relaxing introduction into the warm world of tea. Local tea specialists from David’s Tea will speak on the refreshing qualities and history of this popular drink. Come sample some old favourites or find a new special blend. Adele Meadow is an assistant community librarian at the Summerland Branch of the ORL. She is now Canadian and working on her Tea-Tolerance levels.

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Volunteers help Syrian families Parker Karnish Special to the Review

A large number of people are stepping forward to help the Syrian refugee families who have recently arrived in Summerland. The Summerland Refugee Sponsorship Group has held three orientation sessions so far. At the most recent, on Thursday evening, 13 people joined the list of volunteers. “The amount of interest from the community to help these families has

been huge. It’s been quite overwhelming,” said MaryAnn Smirle, one of the people organizing the orientations. She said there are a lot of things people can do to help

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A Summerland student is one of 16 from across Western Canada to win a $1,000 bursary from Remax. In April, Haley Latkin was named a recipient of the bursary. The annual Remax Quest for Excellence program encourages graduating students from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Yukon and Northwest Territories to submit an essay detailing the contributions they have made to their communities. The bursary winners have all demonstrated exceptional motivation, leadership, and communication skills. “The 2016 recipients are a group of talented Grade 12 students whose actions have benefited each of their communities. it is inspiring to see such tremendous contributions at a young age,” said Marie Sheppy, manager of corporate affairs for Remax of Western Canada. “They are setting great examples for others to follow in their footsteps.”

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Kim Lawton enjoys time with her mother Marilyn Lawton. “My Mom is so wonderful! She is such an incredible Mom, friend and grandma to my two dogs, Porter and Merlot. My Mom is also so supportive of my business and helps me out at events and more. I love you Mom!”

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Linda Lancaster, her daughter Jennifer Bennett and her granddaughters: Ava, Alexi and Zoe. This picture was taken before Jennifer Bennett and the girls boarded an airplane back to New Zealand. “I love you, Mom.”

Mary Ann Chartrand takes some time with her daughters. “Now that my daughters Emily and Chanel both live in Vancouver even the simple things like going out for dinner are special. I’m learning to treasure the little things in life because one day you’ll look back and realize they are the big things!”

NOTICE: Closing an account, selling our family business! As I fill out the papers to close our Summerland and District Credit Union accounts, I am flooded with memories back to the days when we first opened our business, on Main Street Summerland. It’s so long ago! The children who were entering kindergarten that year will have graduated from Summerland Secondary School! That’s a generation, and then some! With the sale of our Re/Max business, I most definitely am not retiring! Today I am more committed than ever to two things: 1) I genuinely love representing buyers and sellers, helping to negotiate their best interests with integrity and experience, and it is with a renewed vigor I am once again focused on my clients! 2) I am driven with my passion to do my part to attract economic sustainability to this small town I will always be proud to call home. Your calls are warmly welcomed whenever I can help with your real estate needs, and I look forward to more and more “Realtor” work in a small town with such a brilliant future as Summerland has!

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Feral cats neutered AlleyCATS Alliance organized program to control cat colony on Rosedale Avenue

The feral cats living in Summerland on Rosedale Avenue will have a better life thanks to Jennifer and Duncan McTaggart, the owners of Tire Craft Auto Centre who partnered with AlleyCATS Alliance to trap the colony of cats in a TNR. TNR stands for Trap Neuter Release. It means the cats were humanely trapped, neutered and then released. No longer able to reproduce, the cats will now be healthier, fighting between the male cats reduced and the females will not be producing kittens every five to six months. This means the colony will eventually die out, as long as no new cats are introduced. People living in the area may start to see cats that have one ear that is shorter that the other. This is not a birth defect but is what is called an “ear tip” which is the removal of part of the cat’s right ear, done while anesthetized during their surgery. Ear tipping is relatively painless for the cats and does not effect their beauty. Ear tipping is a standard recognized practise for identifying feral cats that have undergone surgery for spaying and neutering. The tipped ear enables people to visually identify from a distance that the cat has already been altered thus preventing the cat from being retrapped and undergoing unnecessary stress or even surgery. A total of 11 cats from this colony have been altered. This translates into hundreds of kittens that have now been spared the life of a feral cat, and also into fewer problems for property owners. Alley CATS Alliance asks that if the public see these cats, they treat them kindly and respectfully. The cats in this colony will continue to be monitored to ensure that the cats remain healthy and if any health issues should arise they can be trapped and taken into a vet for treatment. AlleyCATS Alliance is looking for help with the future trapping, transporting and care of the feral cats. AlleyCATS is a registered charity and will issue tax receipts for donations. To help or want to learn more please contact www.alleycatsalliance.org or call 250-462-8195 and leave a message.

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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. Euchre is played every second and third 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. S u m m e r l a n d Horseshoe Club is looking for new members. Practices are held in Memorial Park on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. For more information call Ron Moser at 250-4940450. 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 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 Lee at 250-462-0990. The Summerland Multiple Sclerosis Group meets on the first Thursday of every month at 10:30 a.m. at the MS office, 3373 Skaha Rd., Penticton. Everyone welcome. For more information call Sherry at 250-493-6564. 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 11:45 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. Rebekah Lodge Annual Spring Plant and Bake Sale May 7, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the IOOF Hall, 9536 Main St. Table rental available to vendors .Please call 250-770-8328 to inquire or email info@ rebekahlodge.com. 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 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 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. The South Okanagan Orchid Society meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Shatford Centre in Penticton. The group meets September to June. For more information, contact Joan at 250-494-4293. The Summerland Crokinole Club meets Monday nights at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Summerland Seniors Centre. Contact Darlene at 250-494-9310.

Tuesday Dementia Caregiver Support Group — Are

you providing care or support for someone dealing with Alzheimer’s or another dementia? Please join us at our Summerland meeting to explore how we can assist you. The meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Summerland IOOF Hall, 9536 Main St. Call Laurie Myres at 250-493-8182 or email lmyres@alzheimerbc. org. M o t h e r- t o - m o t h e r breastfeeding support — the Penticton/ Summerland chapter of La Leche League Canada meets on the third and fourth Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. Please call 250-494-1894 or email pentictonlllc@ gmail.com for the location of the meeting. All mothers and babies are welcome. Find out more information visit www. lllc.ca. Penticton Concert Band practices Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Intermediate to advanced players welcome to audition. Call Musical Director Dave Brunelle, 250-4977180, or email dbrunelle@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 at 1:30 pm. Contact Donna at 250-494-4206 for more information. 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 250-494-9802. 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 Quest Society is inviting women interested in assisting children and adults with hearing or speech impairments to join them on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Parkdale Place meeting room at 9700 Brown St. For more information call Pat at 250-494-1076 or visit questsociety.shawwebspace.ca.

s 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. The Tuesday Farmers Market continues each Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. until the end of October. The market is held on Kelly Avenue beside Memorial Park.

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. South Okanagan Genealogical Society is open Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Penticton Library Museum building. Contact Nola Reid at 250-492-0751. 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. Summerland Badminton Club plays every Wednesday at 7 p.m. For information call Shaun at 250-4941513. The Heritage Advisory Commission meets the third Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m.

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Upcoming Drop off used hearing aids, five years old or newer, at any Summerland drug store. They will be reconditioned for needy seniors. If you love cats, and have two or three hours a week to spare, Critteraid would love to have you join our cattery crew, to help us keep the rooms clean for the cats. They will love you for it, and we, the other volunteers, will as well. Please call Diane, for more information, at 250-494-5304, or email rusambo@telus.net. SADI programs Monday to Friday, 1 to 6 p.m. Some evening activities on occasion. See SADI Youth-Club’s Facebook page for activities and sign up. Limited spaces available. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. will hold a support group for caregivers and family members of those with Alzheimer

Disease or other dementias on Tuesday, May 17 at 7 p.m. at the IOOF Hall, 9536 Main St., Summerland. The Local Artists Spring Art Stroll will be held on Sunday May 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kiwanis Lodge Hall, 10912 Quinpool Rd. Everyone is welcome. If you are interested in showing, call Lee White at 250-292-0977. The Westbank Country Opry will hold one more show before they break for the summer, on May 29. Shows are held the last Sunday of each month, September through May, 2 p.m. at Westbank Emannuel Church, 2600 Hebert St., beside The Holiday Inn. Trail of the Okanagans invites you to “Tea at the Top” of the Fur Brigade Trail for tea and cookies and an interlude of history and environmental restoration. Hike from Peachland or bike from Garnett Lake dam Sunday, May 8. For details visit facebook.com/The-TrailOf-The-Okanagans209875692383599/

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Cycling promoted during Bike to Everywhere Week Summerlanders will celebrate the joy of cycling during Bike to Everywhere Week later this month. The week, which runs from May 30 to June 5, promotes bicycle transportation to work, school, other appointments, for fun and for fitness. In previous years, the event was known as Bike to Work Week. The focus has expanded to include the many reasons people ride bikes. “People ride bikes for many different reasons; to get places, to get exercise, and to have fun,” said Coun. Erin Trainer, one of the Bike to Everywhere Week organizers. “If you’re new to cycling, try leaving your car at home for a week. It might just become a habit.” Nada Hildebrand, another Bike to Everywhere Week organizer, said cycling is also a way to connect with the natural environment. “Birds singing, people talking and plants blossoming all become more noticeable on my bike,” she said. “Instead

“Birds singing, people talking and plants blossoming all become more noticeable on my bike.”

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of taking that five-minute car ride to work, school, or the grocery store, choose to ride your bicycle and prepare to sharpen your senses. You’ll be surprised at how quickly time passes and how good you’ll feel.” During the week, celebration stations will be set up each weekday morning from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Summerland Library parking lot on Main Street. On Wednesday, June 1, cyclists are encouraged to join Mayor Peter Waterman and council on the Community Celebration Ride around Giant’s Head Mountain. The group ride is free and begins at 7:15 a.m. at the celebration station at the library parking lot. Cyclists will finish at the station for refreshments and

snacks, sponsored by the municipality. Participants are required to sign a liability waiver before the ride. Participating cyclists should register at www.biketowork.ca/summerland to be eligible for great provincial and local prizes including a cycling adventure for two in Vietnam from Exodus Travel Company, entry to the Okanagan Trestles Tour, SummerGate Wine, a coffee gift basket from Summerland Credit Union, a one month Health Club pass from the Summerland Recreation Department, a Bicycle Tune-up from Freedom Bike Shop, and more great prizes. Last year, more than 44 regions and communities participated, with more than 34,000 people biking to work or school in British Columbia.

Cycling safety tips provided Parker Karnish Special to the Review

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Nada Hildebrand, left, and Coun. Erin Trainer are ready for Bike to Everywhere Week. The annual celebration of cycling will be held later this month.

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there to give proper spacing from bikes to cars. If you ride in a group, make sure it’s single file, not two wide. If you are coming up to an intersection, take your time when getting ready to cross, even if you have the right of way. Some drivers may not see you. Also try to make yourself visible to other road users. Cyclists should also respect the rules of the road. This includes wearing a helmet. Not only does it keep you safe; it’s also the law.

Honouring veterans

Veterans in Summerland rode the rails one more time, to commemorate VE Day and celebrate the end of World War II in Europe. A total of 179 veterans, family members, and cadets took the inaugural commemorative train run on the Kettle Valley Steam Railway. Letters were read from Premier Christy Clark, and federal MP Dan Albas. Many veterans took the train to enlist during the first and second world wars. Pictured from left are MLA Dan Ashton, Mike Brazeau, President of Legion Branch 22 Summerland and Ken Orford, general manager of the steam railway.

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Students gain work experience John Arendt Students at Summerland Secondary School are learning job skills through a school work experience program. Charles Lay, the teacher coordinating the program, said between 140 and 150 students from Grade 10 to Grade 12 have been in the program this year. Those in Grade 10 work a 10-week term or a full semester, while those in Grades 11 and 12 work for the full 20 weeks. Students are at a workplace for one period each school day. The workplaces include tire and automotive businesses, restaurants and coffee shops, hair salons, manufacturing businesses, grocery and retail stores, professional services, churches, the Summerland Chamber of Commerce and the

Summerland Museum. Before beginning the work experience, students prepare their resumes and cover letters and meet with the employers. At the workplaces, they learn job-specific skills which can help them if they choose to follow up with the work after graduation. After the work experience program, some students have found permanent work with their employers. “It’s a really unique program we have in Summerland,” Lay said. Employers say they can see the benefits of the work experience program. “It’s a good thing for kids to get hands-on experience in the workplace,” said Brian Tameling of Big O Tire. Jason Corday, principal of Summerland Middle

School, said those doing their work experience at the school were also former students. “It’s a wonderful thing to see the kids come back and see how they’ve grown,” he said. Those working at the middle school are involved with all middle

school activities including Banner Mania and possibly some school field trips. Corday said this allows them to get the full experience of working at the school. “It’s also nice for the teachers to have an extra set of hands to help out with the students,” he

added. Parker Karnish, a student taking his work experience at the Summerland Review, said the program is a good way to learn about a potential career. “I’m really enjoying it,” he said. “You get experience in what you may want to do for the

rest of your life.” Lay said the many participating employers have helped to make the work experience program a success. “The program runs on the good will of the businesses,” Lay said. “We’re so appreciative of what they are doing.”

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Jenna Bordeleau helps Keegan Radomski with an activity at her work experience placement in Chris McIntosh’s Grade 2 class at Giant’s Head Elementary School.

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Kayla Deane cares for an animal at her work experience placement at the Summerland Animal Clinic.

School District No. 67 invites Proposals for Vehicle Maintenance, RFP: 2016VMTC. Purpose of this request for proposal is to solicit competitive sealed proposals from qualified vendors for the purpose of providing vehicle maintenance to a fleet of 31 vehicles. Bid forms are available at the School Board Office, 425 Jermyn Ave Penticton, BC from 8-4. PLEASE NOTE there is a mandatory site visit at 1295 Commercial Way on Wednesday, May 11 @ 9am. Bids will be accepted no later than 2pm Friday, May 20, 2016. The School District reserves the right to accept any bid or reject any/all bids.

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On April 28, the club played Ts and Fs. Results: First Helen Benallick, 64; second Norma Chambers, 65; third Kitty Porter and Lynne Karaim, 70; fourth Ruth Daviduk and Ev Crane, 71; fifth Gwen Redfern and Pat Stohl, 72.

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On April 28 Greg Flook was the overall low gross winner by countback with a 79. Three shared low net honours. Rick Gotobed, Dennis Glasscock and Wayne Statham shared the deuce pot. First Flight: First low gross Greg Flook, 79 cb; first low net Chuck Harman, 69; second low gross Dwain Sandrelli, 79; second low net Doug Steinke, 72 cb. Second Flight: First low gross Denis Wright, 84; first low net Terry Steinke, 69; second low gross Peter Schnurr, 85; second low net Rick Gotobed, 72. Third Flight: First low gross Nick Coe, 89; first low net Denis Huot, 69; second low gross Ron Unger, 90; second low net Doug Marchesi, 71. Fourth Flight: First low gross Eric Williams, 91; first low net Bill McLean, 71; second low gross Bob Bennalick, 97; second low net Herb Williams, 72.

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Kolton Roelfsema, a student at Giant’s Head Elementary School, tosses a disk in a recent disk golf training session. Beside him is Ariane Panganiban. The event was one of many activites at the annual hearts@school fair, held on April 26.

Hikers and cyclists to travel historic Fur Brigade Trail

On Mothers Day The Trail of the Okanagans Society, along with the Okanagan Historical Society, is organizing Tea at the Top of the Fur Brigade, a celebration of the recently announced Heritage BC award for Summerland’s Fur Brigade Park. The park is located on Antlers Saddle at the end of Garnett Valley. Hikers from Peachland, departing from Hardy Falls, will meet cyclists from Summerland, departing from Priest Camp. Those participating in the hike will meet at 10:30 a.m. while those on the bicycle ride will meet at

11:30 a.m. Hikers are urged to wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather and bring a bag lunch, water and optional hiking poles. Cyclists are urged to bring a bag lunch, water, a helmet and a sturdy bike (a mountain bike is preferred.) The Trail of the Okanagans Society wants to redevelop the Fur Brigade Trail section that connects Priest Camp with Hardy Falls which means Summerland with Peachland. “By having cyclists and hikers approach the park from both directions we want to show how the trail

used to connect these locations,” said Henry Sielman, president of the Trans Canada Trail Society. David Gregory, historian and founder of the park, will talk about the history and significance of this area. Please register by e-mail to trail. of.the.okanagans@gmail.com. Participation is free but donations will be accepted to help improve the trail to the park. Visit their FB page https:// www.facebook.com/The-Trail-OfThe-Okanagans-209875692383599/ for details.

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were knocked out in the first round by the Kamloops Venom, who went on to win the league championship. While the Flames no longer have Chris Pond and Dean Grimm, who aged

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Survivorship will host golf tournament The Survivorship Dragon Boat Team will hold its seventh annual Golf Classic at the Summerland Golf and Country Club later this month. The Golf Classic, a charitable event,

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PONECH, JIM

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the unexpected passing of Jim Ponech at the age of 59 on April 27, 2016. He was born on December 14, 1956 in Lethbridge, AB and resided in Summerland, BC. Jim was a loving son, brother, husband, father and Papa whose generous and caring nature extended beyond his family and touched all who had the good fortune to know him. His energy, enthusiasm and passion for living led to a variety of ambitious pursuits with a strong pride of workmanship. Jim had a love for music with a collection of over 1,000 vinyl records and a kind heart for horses and dogs, especially his best friend, Bear. Generous to a fault, no project was too large or too complicated as he was always there to lend a hand to family and friends in need. Jim was strong, committed, dependable and he, above all else, cherished his family. In short, he was our pillar, and he will be deeply missed. Jim is survived by his parents Fred and Eileen, wife Patti, daughters Erin (Neil) Jantz and Kristen (Daron Kirkendall), sister Jan (Steve) Smith and grandchildren Karis and Gavin Jantz and Leah Kirkendall. He is also survived by a large extended family of uncles, aunts, brother/sister in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. A Celebration of Life will be held 3:00 pm, Saturday, May 7th, 2016 at the Harold Simpson Youth Memorial Centre, 9111 Peach Orchard Rd., Summerland, BC. Casual attire is requested as Jim would have preferred jeans and a shirt. In Jim’s memory, the family encourages you to make a donation to your local foodbank. Condolences may be directed to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com. 250-494-7752

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The District of Summerland is seeking a qualified individual to work in our Finance Department and be responsible for all aspects of our utility accounts including set up, changes, and closing of accounts as well as generating the monthly bills and dealing with disconnections and meters. The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills with the public and co-workers, outstanding customer service skills, and the ability to deal with inquires and complaints in a tactful, professional manner. Strong attention to detail and arithmetic accuracy is required in this position. Qualifications include completion of educational programs equivalent to the Financial Reporting, Management Accounting and Finance modules in the Core CPA Professional Education Program (PEP). Experience in a public utility environment would be an asset. Please view our website at www.summerland. ca for a complete job description. This is a Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) position and offers a salary range of $2,023.63 - $2,248.48 bi-weekly as well as 14% in lieu of benefits. This position is temporary one year coverage for a parental leave commencing May 30, 2016 which could extend until August 2017. Qualified applicants may submit their resume by 4:00pm on Monday, May 9th, 2016 to the attention of Human Resources at 13211 Henry Avenue, Box 159, Summerland, BC V0H 1Z0, by email to hr@ summerland.ca or by fax to (250) 494-1415. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those short listed for an interview will be contacted within two weeks after the closing date.

FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER – MECHANIC The District of Summerland has an opportunity for a fulltime permanent Maintenance Worker II – Mechanic II. This is one job posting, comprised of two job descriptions. The successful applicant will be qualified to do the duties of both a Maintenance Worker II and a Mechanic II. While performing the duties of the Maintenance Worker II portion of this position, knowledge is required to operate assigned equipment and maintain and use small power equipment, assist in the construction and maintenance of municipal streets and sidewalks including snow removal, assist in the installation of water, sewer and storm systems, and perform a variety of other manual tasks. Good physical condition and sufficient strength is required for loading and unloading materials and supplies and for clean up and maintenance tasks. The Mechanic II portion of this position requires a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate of Trades Qualification (TQ) and a minimum 5 years experience as a Heavy Duty Mechanic as you will be diagnosing,maintaining, repairing and adjusting a broad range of municpal vehicles and heavy to light duty equipment and machinery. For a complete job description, please visit our website at www.summerland.ca. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) position and offers an hourly rate of $24.36 - $27.07 for the Maintenance Worker II portion and $30.36 - $33.73 per hour when performing the duties of the Mechanic II portion plus a competitive benefits package. Qualified applicants may submit their resume by 4:00pm Wednesday, May 11th, 2016 to the attention of Human Resources 13211 Henry Avenue, Box 159, Summerland, BC V0H 1Z0, by email to hr@summerland.ca or by fax to 250 494-1415. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those short listed for an interview will be contacted.

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The minimum acceptable offer is $600,000. Any offers less than $600,000 may not be considered. Submission of offers will be accepted until 2pm May 6, 2016. For more details please contact Ian McIntosh at 250-404-4048 or visit the Municipal website at www.summerland.ca, click on ‘Business & Economy’ and then click on ‘Lease & Sale Properties’. A general information package is also available from the Municipal Hall at 13211 Henry Avenue, Summerland, BC.

Misc. Wanted 999 COINS & BARS. 250-864-3521, I want to buy your coin collection also buying everything gold or silver. Todd’s Coins 250-864-3521

Downsizing sale. Sat, May 7, 8am till noon, 6711 Peach Orchard Rd., Summerland. Final moving sale Sat, May 7, 7am-12, 9011 Gilman Road. Radial arm saw $45; table saw $25; 6’ oak grandfather clock $75; riding mower like new; 10 rifle scopes; 2 filing cabinets; 1000’ irrigation line; and lots more. Everything has to go! Giant yard sale Sat, May 7, 10805 Victoria Rd S, 7:00 am. House/garden plants, crafts, antiques & more.Rain or shine Sat, May 7, 8am, 5177 Eden, Summerland. By donation. Everything must go! Yard sale May 7, 8:30-1:30, 10838 Dunham Cr. SP lawn mower & misc household items

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• Prescription data entry • Medication blister packaging

Furniture

(Ceiling & Trim extra)

Price incls. Cloverdale High Performance Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

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WASHERS from $299 WASHER/DRYER sets from $449 FRIDGES from $299 RANGES Ask about our from $299 6 month buyback

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Like new beige leather couch & matching Lazy-Boy chair, $800. Call 250-494-7113 between 9 am & 7 pm.

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We pay CASH! Bring in your unwanted gold jewelry, dental crowns, sterling silver, coins and collections to Summerland Gold, 13209 Victoria Road. 778-516-5888.

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Misc. for Sale REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca

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SOUGHT after Sonoma Pines 3bd/3ba townhome w/lake & mtn views. Open concept immaculate home. Open House Sun May 1st 1-3pm MLS#10114237 Barb Newman, Fair Realty 250-8080196 $529.900 See pics @www.barbnewman.ca

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Summerland residents turn to the pages of this paper to ﬁnd professional and reliable local companies and service providers. To add it to your marketing mix, call 250-494-5406.

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Warming industry cries wolf, again

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Orchard Country CONSIDERING SELLING YOUR HOME?

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We are seeing multiple offers and over list sale prices. If you are thinking of Selling, NOW is the time. Call us for a FREE home evaluation today. Call Us Today!

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cast? There isn’t one. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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The Summerland real estate market is the hottest it has been in years.

ly released its latest power supply and demand forecast. I asked BC Hydro CEO Jessica McDonald at a recent briefing, what is the utility’s climate change factor in this fore-

Last year’s forest fire season started early, and the nowfamiliar claims were made that it would be the worst, the hottest, etc. It also ended early and was nowhere near the worst, a point mentioned by nobody except me. This spring’s early warm spell up north petered out within days. Now the urban media can return to fretting about undetectable earthquakes in the region of the province with the lowest seismic risk, until fires spring up again. Forests Minister Steve Thomson and the B.C. Wildfire Service are more circumspect. There’s no way to predict rainfall this summer, and thus no brave forecast about “another” bad forest fire season. Professional staff emphasize that these northeast fires don’t

way around. Conventional climate wisdom is that B.C. will see more total rainfall as temperatures warm. This is a matter of significance to BC Hydro, which recent-

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carbon dioxide, the only factor the UN climate bureaucracy recognizes. And here lies a key problem for the global warming industry. More than 90 per cent of the greenhouse effect in the Earth’s atmosphere is from water vapour. Antarctic ice core analysis shows that over 400,000 years, increasing carbon dioxide has lagged centuries behind temperature increase. This suggests that rising temperatures lead to increased CO2, not the other

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predict anything. We’re coming off an El Nino winter that has been punctuated by claims of ever-rising temperatures. This cyclical warm Pacific Ocean current swings next to La Nina, a cooling trend, but you won’t hear much about that. We’ve just seen Prime Minister Justin Trudeau join other national leaders, jetting to New York City to formally sign the meaningless greenhouse gas deal they agreed to in Paris last year. It compels them to keep on flying to meetings, and not much else. It defies parody. Yes, the climate is changing, as it always has. Yes, we’re in a period of gradual warming, although the rise is nowhere near what the UN’s climate models predict. According to the environment ministry’s 2015 “Indicators of Climate Change” report, B.C.’s average temperature has increased about 1.5 degrees from 1900 to 2013, slightly more in the north and less in the south. That’s one one hundredth of a degree per year. The B.C. report ritually attributes this to human-generated

When I was growing up in the Peace country in the 1970s, old-timers used to say spring and fall last 10 minutes up there. It happened again this spring, with a hot wind sweeping across the prairies to bring an abrupt end to winter. A rash of dry grass fires spread into at least one significant forest fire north of Fort St. John. Many B.C. residents don’t appreciate that the northeast corner is on the other side of the Rockies. It’s a different place economically, geologically and climatically. You see sudden chinooks in winter, like the one that confused actor and climate alarmist Leonardo DiCaprio in Alberta. You see snowfalls in August, dry spells, and temperatures plunging to –50. Premier Christy Clark happened to be in Fort St. John to speak at a rally calling for the federal government to approve liquefied natural gas export projects, soon after the fires broke out. She immediately claimed this as proof that forest fire seasons are starting earlier every year, a human-caused disaster that could be eased by selling gas to China to replace coal.

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