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Wildfire risk high despite recent rain John Arendt Cool and rainy weather last week brought some temporary relief from the dry fire conditions in Summerland and the surrounding area. The rain on May 4 brought 3.8 millimetres of precipitation to Summerland. As a result, the fire hazard rating dropped from Tuesday’s reading of four on a scale of five to a rating of three on Thursday. “We were very happy to see

the rain,” said fire chief Glenn Noble. “We were starting to get a little bit concerned.” The weekend brought hot and dry temperatures, and as a result, the fire hazard had increased once more. By Monday morning, the fire danger rating in the Okanagan Valley was high. A few patches in the North Okanagan were at an extreme danger rating. Kelsey Winter, a fire information officer at the Kamloops Fire Centre, said there were four fires reported in the

centre’s coverage area on the weekend. The largest of these, near Oyama, was 1.5 hectares in area. It is believed to have been caused by a lightning strike. This year, unseasonably warm temperatures in late April resulted in an increased wildfire risk. However, Noble said the risk of a large-scale early wildfire, similar to what occurred in and near Fort McMurray, Alberta, is not likely. “We had a better snow pack

this year,” he said. Because of the low snow pack in northern Alberta, conditions there were more conducive to fires than here. While warm temperatures are expected for the weekend, Noble said the high risk of fires is not yet present here. May and June tend to be rainy months in the region. In past years, when Summerland and the rest of the South Okanagan have experienced

wildfires, the fires have come much later in the season. The 1994 Garnet Fire in Penticton, the 1996 Giant’s Head Mountain fire in Summerland and the 2003 fires near Kelowna all began in the second half of August. Since April 1, the Kamloops Fire Centre has recorded 34 fires in the region, destroying a total of 170 hectares.

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Henry Sielmann, left, from Trail of the Okanagans, Coun. Janet Peake and David Gregory of the Okanagan Historical Society show the 2016 Conservation Award at the Okanagan Fur Brigade Linear Trail Park. On Sunday, hikers and cyclists gathered at the top of the trail for Tea at the Top, an event organized by Trail of the Okanagans. Summerland’s 4.1-kilometre portion of the trail is part of the longer Okanagan Fur Brigade Trail system.

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After a final round of voting and an impassioned plea from parents, two Penticton schools and one in Summerland are set to close June 30. Trustee Bruce Johnson was the lone vote outstanding in the 6-1 vote against his motion to rescind the March decision to close schools. Johnson asked the board to use accumulated savings to buy the board one more year to flesh out the ideas put forward by parents and governments. “Buy us one year, just one year, and in that year work with the RDOS, West Bench, work with the District of Summerland as they have begged us to do, work with the Summerland Montessori solution, give this a chance,” Johnson said. “See if we can keep our students in our system, keep our system strong and add extra students to our system.” The risks outweighed the possible benefits for board chairperson Linda Van Alphen. She said the board had been in talks with Summerland parents and government officials, but the solutions now would lead to trouble down the road. “Essentially what (people) were asking was to reduce our funding by cutting teachers, by cutting programs and by cutting resources in order to keep their schools open on a hope that somehow or another they

“Essentially what (people) were asking was to reduce our funding by cutting teachers, by cutting programs and by cutting resources in order to keep their schools open on a hope that somehow or another they could turn this around.”

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could turn this around,” Van Alphen said. “I know that a lot of people are really upset at what’s going on, but the other side of the coin is that there is an awful lot of people in support of what is happening, whether you believe me or not … I doubt if you will, but you certainly would see it if you went around and talked to other people, other people not in your own sphere of influence,” Van Alphen said. She said closing schools is the “worst thing you can possibly do” but it solves enrolment and budget issues and benefits the district as a whole. Trustee Bill Bidlake reversed his previous vote to keep schools open, noting that the pressure put on by the provincial government gets deflected to local trustees. “I don’t blame the provincial government for the situation that we’re in right now and all school closures, but I do blame them for a lack of funding in education that’s currently

going on,” Bidlake said. Bidlake said he agreed with Johnson, but if schools don’t close there will be layoffs for teachers next year. “No matter what we do in this present situation it’s not going to be easy,”

Bidlake said. Mike Pleasance, one of the parents advocating the “Summerland Solution” to move the Montessori program into the elementary schools to bring in more students and funding, said the board could regain the community’s trust. He outlined a plan that he said would bring an estimated 40 to 80 students into the district from the Montessori program, increasing funding at the same time. “I propose that closing Trout Creek is actually going to cost you money in the long term by losing the students you could gain from Montessori and by all the students who are going to leave because they’re not happy with the educational opportunities offered by the school district in Summerland,” Pleasance said. “So there’s no long-term gain and in the process you’re disenfranchising a lot of Summerland.” McNicoll Park Middle School, Trout Creek Elementary and West Bench Elementary will close June 30.

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EDITORIAL Time to study school funding

Despite the best efforts of Summerland parents and others from the community, Trout Creek Elementary School will close its doors on June 30. The school is one of three in the Okanagan Skaha School District to be closed in an attempt to save money for the school district. Since the possibility of school closures was first announced in fall, the community has worked to keep all four of its public schools open. The latest effort, earlier this spring, was the “Summerland Solution,” a plan to move the Montessori program into the elementary schools. The closures are signs of two important facts. First, enrolment in Summerland and throughout the school district has been declining. Second, the existing school funding model forced trustees to make some deep cuts in order to present a balanced budget. Of the 19 schools in the district, 16 were below capacity over the past year and figures from the school district showed no substantial increase in the immediate future. There are some families with schoolaged children moving into the area. However, their numbers were not enough to keep the schools open. The province determines how much money each school district receives, and the school districts are not allowed to run deficit budgets. Throughout British Columbia, school trustees have had to take some drastic measures in order to balance their budgets. Any further funding challenges will prove even more difficult than the cuts we are experiencing this year. Unless the provincial funding figures are examined, the fear of further deep cuts will remain. If our public education system is to be a priority, it is important to provide enough money to ensure the needs of the students can be addressed. Anything less is unacceptable.

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Why can’t the NDP win elections? Why can’t the NDP win elections anymore? That is a question I am sure is being asked at the highest levels of the party, both federally and provincially. I have a few ideas. Here in B.C., the NDP have positioned themselves as the “just say no” party. They campaigned against any pipeline development, they are against the Site C dam project and they are highly critical of the LNG industry. The latest position is their advocacy of a $15 per hour minimum wage. A few tweaks to how they present themselves might help. For example, one of Adrian Dix’s biggest mistakes in the last provincial election was not having a properly costed platform. He spent most of his election campaign giving spending announcements.

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Rob Murphy Not once did he explain how he intended to pay or budget for these promises. Then he flipflopped on the Kinder Morgan pipeline. That made voters very nervous and that was the ball game. So what can future NDP candidates learn from this? Well, for starters, stop campaigning only to the NDP base. The base is already sold. Like the old cliche, they are preaching to the choir. Step two would be to acknowledge that

B.C. is and always will be, a resourcebased economy. That means we will always be cutting down trees, mining for minerals and trying to access natural gas. The people that work in those industries pay their taxes, raise families and support their communities. They also vote, so when you attack their livelihood, you are

have weighed the benefits to the economy. Step three is to realize that trade unions and public sector unions don’t drive the economic bus anymore. Small business does. Small business owners go to work everyday and in most communities form some of the biggest employers. The worst thing you can do to a small

Stop campaigning only to the NDP base. The base is already sold. Like the old cliche, they are preaching to the choir. unlikely to get an X next to your name. Before you burn me in effigy, that doesn’t mean you can’t defend the environment. Of course we have to protect what makes British Columbia beautiful. Just don’t make rash judgements or statements until you

business owner is make them uncertain about their costs. Specifically wage cost. Does the minimum wage need to go up? Of course it does. Can it go from $10.45 to $15 in one step? Are you crazy? That’s over a 43 per cent increase! Would you be per-

sonally willing to pay that increase for goods and services in one lump sum? Once again, before you light the match, that doesn’t mean that a living wage isn’t important. It really is and needs to be addressed. However, it is equally important to give small business owners cost certainty and time to adjust their business to accommodate changes. Bottom line here is that I think it is possible to be a fiscally conservative person, with a social conscience. If the NDP want to win votes from anyone outside of their base, they are going to need to start showing that they care about the economy and the budget just as much as they care about social and environmental issues. Rob Murphy is the sales manager at the Summerland Review.

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THE EARLY YEARS

Forecast: changeable

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Unpredictable spring weather dictates how fast the snow pack in the hills melts and the rate of the runoff. In 1934, the Granville Morgans, thankful they were on higher ground, had a close view of the spring runoff when Trout Creek couldn’t hold back the huge volume of water. The creek flooded a number of times over the years until part of the channel was deepened and widened in 1974.

New Democratic Party still relevant Dear Editor: It has been amusing to see the vulture-like response to the federal New Democratic Party leadership opening. Would the far-left wing of the party take over? Who would run? Is the NDP not relevant

anymore? I, like many other NDP members, believe that a healthy society is one in which every child and adult person has rights, opportunities, and responsibilities: that good health care, education, and pensions be

included in our governance. Also, careful use of the environment and its resources should be mandatory so all have clean air and water. Today, most of the wealth is held by a few individuals and corporations who hide as

much as they can in tax shelters around the world. They do not really believe in helping others as greed, not need, is their credo. I am firmly a believer in democratic action. But I also

believe in sharing and responsibility by all for all. Check out the Scandinavian countries for democratic socialism at work. Sheila White Summerland

SADI fundraiser was a success

THE PEOPLE OF FORT Golfers provided help for fire victims McMURRAY NEED OUR HELP. Dear Editor: Our Summerland Asset Development Initiative would like to thank all the businesses and individuals who generously donated to our Zias Fundraiser to make it a huge success.

Dear Editor: During the afternoon of Thursday, May 5, the Windermere Valley Men’s Club held its weekly competition. Our thoughts were not on golf, but rather on the families displaced by the fires raging in northern Alberta.

An extra special thank you to Shannon and Claude Ferlizza of Zias Stonehouse for once again donating their facility, food and staff. A special thank you to Eileen for all her help in organizing this event.

At the conclusion of the event, our membership decided to donate the prize money that would normally have gone to the afternoon’s winners to the disaster relief efforts currently being undertaken. Al Wittke, a longstanding member of our club,

SADI as an organization benefits greatly and “the kids” benefit from the experience of helping out at this year fundraiser. Anke Smit Summerland

also donated $2,000 to the Salvation Army. Al lived in Fort McMurray in the Beacon Hill subdivision. His former residence has burned to the ground. The Windermere Valley Men’s Club is challenging men’s and women’s golf clubs across B.C. and

Alberta to do the same. Take the prize money from one afternoon of golf to assist our friends and neighbours in the Fort McMurray area. Dean Midyette President, Windermere Valley Men’s Club Windermere

Thank you to the slo-pitch community Dear Editor: I’m overwhelmed with how the community continues to rally together in tough times. Last weekend the Higher End Contracting Smokin’ Aces held their third annual Icebreaker slo-pitch tournament with proceeds going to a former Penticton ball player, Chad Bozak, who is fighting Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. The support was unbelievable from the business community donating towards the cause to the people who played in the tournament. Without pause they donated funds to Chad to help him in his fight against cancer. Each year this tournament grows,

and each year we see more and more people rallying to assist one of our own going through a hard time. The tournament started after the sudden death of Scott Mullins, who left behind a wife and yet to be born daughter. We were blown away by the support we were able to give them because of those who donated. Last year the cause hit even closer to home when one of our own teammate’s daughters (Myla Ganzeveld) was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Again, the community rallied to help the family. One year later and Myla’s scans came back clear — we have faith that next year Chad will come play in the tournament also

cancer-free. The Icebreaker tournament wouldn’t be possible without my amazing teammates on the Smokin’ Aces who willingly donate not only an entire weekend of being run off their feet to ensure the tournament goes off without a hitch, but also donate their time beforehand to help organize it. Words cannot express how much we appreciate the players, volunteers, business community for their donations and the community at large who heard about the fundraiser and dropped in to give back. Thank you. Chris Atkins, Smokin’ Aces Penticton

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Students to attend Shakespeare Festival It’s Good Will Shakespeare time again here in Summerland, which means that somewhere in the neigh-

bourhood of 350 high school students will be descending upon Summerland this week to learn all they can about Shake-

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workshops are put on by industry professionals who can lift back the curtain a little bit and help these students see what’s really possible in the creative world. As I’ve said in the past, programs like this, especially ones that focus on different aspects of the creative world, are invaluable for younger minds. A little bit of time spent with a passionate mind can really help someone decide whether or not they truly want to pursue something, even if it’s just as something of a side project. These kinds of interactions make a difference and it’s great to see Summerland playing host to these sorts of events. On a related note, the Summerland Community Arts Council’s summer arts program is looking like a great one this year. Registration for these events is already underway

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Douglas Paton and, if you’re looking for a bit more information on some of the programs they’re offering this year, I’ve got you covered. First up is probably my favourite program, Art Around The Water, “Where Science Meets Art.” This is a great mash up of arts and science, with a healthy dose of sailing thrown in for inspiration. Participants will be splitting their days between sailing, with a half day on the water, and art, with the rest of the day spent doing art outside. This sounds like

the kind of thing that would have been right up my alley as a kid. There’s lot of science involved in sailing (I did a math project on sailing once and was fairly surprised at the amount of numbers of physics involved) and, I don’t know about others out there, but I tend to come off a boat ready to create. This program runs from July 4 to 8 (although if room fills up, there will be a second session running in August). For more information about this, or any of the other programs offered during the summer arts program, visit the Summerland Community Arts Council’s website: http://summerlandarts.com/programs/summer-artsprogram-2. 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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Summerland wines win at spring festival Several Summerland wineries earned medals in the 2016 Best of Varietals at the 22nd annual Spring Okanagan Wine Festival The festival, from April 28

to May 8, featured wines from the Okanagan, Similkameen and elsewhere in the B.C. Interior. The Best of Varietal Awards were presented on the first

day of the annual spring festival. Gewurtztraminer: Thornhaven Estates Winery, 2015 Gewurztraminer Pinot Blanc: Evolve Cellars,

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B.C. to increase minimum wage Tom Fletcher Black Press The B.C. government is boosting its next scheduled increase in the minimum wage to 40 cents, bringing it to $10.85 per hour on Sept. 15. Premier Christy Clark said Wednesday the increase is above the consumer price index formula increase of 10 cents, to share economic growth and “create a fairer, more just society.” Another 30 cent boost to the formula is scheduled for September 2017. Assuming the cost of living formula adds 10 cents, the minimum wage would be $11.25, which Clark said will make B.C.’s rate the third highest in the country. NDP labour critic Shane Simpson said this year’s increase brings B.C.’s minimum wage to seventh place among Canadian provinces, tied with Yukon. “What the premier did today was a response to being embarrassed by the fact that we were last,” Simpson said. Clark acknowledged that the formula has seen B.C.’s rate fall behind. The first formula increase was 20 cents in September 2015. The B.C. formula discounts the minimum wage by $1.25 for restaurant and pub servers, to reflect the income they receive from tips. The B.C. Federation of Labour has been campaigning for a $15 minimum wage. It has estimated that based on the B.C. formula, it would take until 2034 to reach that level.

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Blossom candidates

Candidates in the 46th annual Summerland Blossom Pageant awaited the announcements of which ones would represent the community for the next year.

Gottwald receives pageant crown Carla McLeod Special to the Review

Blossom time may have come early again this year, but the 46th annual Summerland Blossom Pageant was held right on schedule, the first weekend of May at Centre Stage Theatre. Nine amazing young women took part in the Pageant,

hoping for the opportunity to represent Summerland for the next year. Sarah Gottwald, Miss Avery Law Office was crowned Miss Summerland, with Khush Saran, Miss IGA and Chloe Collins, Miss Kiwanis, being named as princesses. Chosen by her fellow contestants as Miss Congeniality was Sydnee Chick.

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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

The audience couldn’t help but be awed by the talent and depth of insight and character displayed during the Talent and Speech competition, on Friday evening. Speech topics were about tolerance, mental health, the United Nations, confidence, beauty, theater, volunteering, Killer Whales and the inner self.

The talents displayed ranged from song, dance, theater, painting and poetry to sewing and photography. On Saturday evening, each candidate formally introduced themselves and their sponsors. Greetings and words of praise for the program and participants were delivered by Mayor Peter Waterman and

MLA Dan Ashton. Waterman also thanked the retiring Royalty for being such “wonderful ambassadors for our community,” and presented each with a gift of appreciation. Erick Thompson, president of the Chamber of Commerce, presented a cheque to the Blossom Pageant Committee. The committee consists of three dedicated women, who run the program, Karen Hooper, Pat Gartrell and Leanne Sieben. Visiting Royalty from throughout the Okanagan brought greetings and invitations to visit their cities and communities. Entertainment was provided by the Royalty and candidates themselves, by way of a line dance and the famous “Frugal Fashion Show,” where outfits purchased from the Summerland Thrift Store are modelled. The Talent Award winners from last year’s Pageant also performed, with Emma Thompson performing a monoBC FRESH logue and Martha CHICKEN BREAST Headland singing FILLETS family pack 8.58/kg and playing the ukulele. Violin soloist Malelb ar Schmidt played to the audience, while the candidates readied themselves for the Evening Wear and Impromptu Questions part of the Aged minimum 21 days competition, which CIRCLE B RANCH Angus is a Premium AAA Alberta was the last of the Ocean Wise Angus Beef. We fully age our beef for 21 days so you judged events. get the best eating experience. Unbeatable value and FRESH WILD unbeatable taste. Try what only Aged AAA Angus Before the much Beef can offer today! PACIFIC HALIBUT anticipated Awards Circle B Ranch and Coronation, the FILLETS FRESH ALBERTA 2015 Royalty gave a PREMIUM ANGUS AAA slide show presenBEEF TENDERLOIN STEAKS family pack tation of their past /100g 17.64/lb kg years activities and said their final, tearful, farewell. SUMMERLAND 7519 Prairie Valley Rd See AWARDS Page 9

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Outgoing Miss Summerland, Erin Sorensen, hands a bouquet of flowers the newly named Miss Summerland, Sarah Gottwald.

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They expressed appreciation for having had the opportunity to represent Summerland and thanked their community, family, friends and “pageant mothers, Pat, Leanne and Mother Karen,” for their support. Preceding the coronation the following awards were presented. The People’s Choice and Top Fundraising Awards went to Brianna Smith, Miss Rotary. The Committee Award went to Chloe Collins, Miss Kiwanis. The Talent Award went to Victoria Teo, Miss Shoppers Drug Mart. The Public Speaking and Volunteer Awards were given to Khush Saran, Miss IGA and the Knowledge Exam went to Erica Bidwell, Miss SADI. Also completing the Pageant program were Aleah Nesdoly, Miss Zias and Summer Scott, Miss Action Festival. Judges for the competition were, Stacey Bingham, Shannon Corps, Sara Noble and Peggy Kennedy. Gottwald was overwhelmed with emotion upon being named Miss Summerland. “I feel amazing. It doesn’t feel real,” she said. “I’m so excited.” Also feeling excited was Princess Chloe Collins. “It’s been a really good process and the whole thing was very exciting to go through and it’s nice that it’s all winding down now,” she said. Princess Khush Saran said that winning was an amazing experience.

“I’ve learned so much in pageant,” she explained. “All the candidates did so amazing and they all taught me something different and I couldn’t have chosen a better group to go through this with. I’m so incredibly proud of everybody.” Sydnee Chick, Miss Congeniality said, “I’m so honored. It’s such a great title and I’m so thankful to all my candidates. It’s such a great experience.” Following the Coronation a Ball at the Arena Banquet Room was awaiting these young women, where they would be able to relieve some of their stress and excitement by dancing the night away. As with every competition, not everyone can win, but the nine candidates who took part in the Blossom Pageant are all winners in the eyes of those who have watched them bloom.

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Class holds Get Active Marathon

Funds to support Syrian family Carla McLeod Special to the Review

Discussing books

B.C. author Alex Van Tol talks with Grade 6 students at the Summerland Library. Tol, the author of numerous novels for children and teens, has also written a nonfiction book, Aliens Among Us, about invasive animals and plants in the province.

Physical activity key to long, happy and healthy life By Dr. Azim Jamal For the first time in our nation’s history we have more people over 65 than under 15. With an increasing aging population, it’s more important than ever of seniors to consider the key elements of a long, healthy and happy life – one of these being physical activity. Physical activity is important at any age; however, as we get older it becomes increasingly important for health durability, mental health and overall quality of life. Research shows that people who are active have a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, depression and even dementia. Regular exercise in old age has as powerful effect on life expectancy, and an increase in physical activity is directly associated with better health and a longer life. Through the aging process, it’s important to listen to your body and exercise at a rate that challenges you, but doesn’t exert you. Physical activity is classified as anything that gets your body moving. This can range from walking and gardening, to an exercise class, to basic arm exercises while seated in a chair. Ideally, research suggests that seniors you should try to do something physical every single day, even just for ten minutes. Remember, certain activities should be practiced under the supervision of a health care professional to ensure safety. As I previously mentioned, research shows that physical exercise can assist in warding off disease, and also act as a tool for prevention. In fact, for some cases, exercise is used as an effective form of

treatment for chronic conditions. For example, elders who struggle with arthritis, high blood pressure and carpal tunnel will reap benefits – including delaying symptom onset, through methods of appropriate exercise. Physical activity has also been shown to manage stress and improve your mood – this can be very important when transitioning into a retirement community, and being faced with new situations. When you exercise, endorphins are produced and released, resulting in good feelings and a positive mindset. This frame of mind can also help to manage ongoing symptoms of illness or pain. Care communities have dramatically evolved over the last decade, some of these significant changes surround the integration of time allotted for physical activity. These adjustments have been made based on science, research and of course, the ever-growing demand from seniors who are looking to remain active to maintain their lifestyle. Often times, seniors opting to live at home do not receive the same level of support for physical activities as they would in a care home, where professional health care

providers administer and oversee the various exercises. At Retirement Concepts, we understand and value the importance of physical activity, that’s why we have exercise opportunities ranging from chair yoga to cycling to weight classes at all of our communities. We also have Rehab Aides who assist client in walking long distances, leg and arm exercises and other therapies. Our residents are also assessed to be appropriately healthy by professional therapy staff. Regardless of your level of physical activity, there is truly something for everyone – resulting in our residents experiencing the priceless benefits of exercise and maintaining their health throughout the aging process.

Summerland Secondary School’s Civics 11 Class is holding a Get Active Marathon as a fundraiser to help support a Syrian family. The event consists of seven hours of physical activity and will be held at the school on May 27, from two to nine pm. Helping to promote the event are students Aleah Nesdoly and Sarah Gottwald. They explained that their teacher Dave Stathers has a wall of projects at the school that have proved successful in the past. The marathon was chosen by the class through a voting process and proved to be the most popular choice by far. “We have a bunch of different activities,” explained Gottwald. “We have volleyball, yoga, walking, capture the flag and mat ball. The activities will be held in the school gym and on the field. During the seven-hour marathon, the participating students will rotate through each activity with only a 15-minute break in between and they will stop for one hour to have dinner. A team of students are in the process of asking the community for donations for the event, such as pizza, snacks and water. “We’re trying to raise $5,000, that’s our goal,” said Nesdoly. The class also voted on where the proceeds from the marathon would be donated. They chose to donate to a Syrian family, rather than donating to the B.C. Children’s Hospital, which was their other option. “I think it’s because it’s closer to us and it really involves our whole community,” explained Gottwald. “We get to see the results of it,” Nesdoly said. “It’s more local and we get to see it on a personal level because we all have Syrian students at our schools.” Gottwald explained too, that Doug Holmes from the Summerland Refugee Sponsorship Group had come to speak to the class, which helped to motivate them in wanting to help. Nesdoly also said that the Acting 12 class were graciously donating the proceeds from their upcoming production, The Real Inspector Hound, to the cause as well. The play is being held on Thursday May 19 at Centre Stage Theatre at 7 pm and admission is by donation. Those wishing to help the students in their fundraising efforts are encouraged to attend the play or to pledge money to the students taking part in the Get Active Marathon.

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Fundraising efforts

Sarah Gottwald, left, and Aleah Nesdoly, students in Summerland Secondary School’s Civics 11 course, are organizing a fundraiser to help a Syrian refugee family.

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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. 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 members of the Summerland Dance Club invite all couples who enjoy dancing to live music to attend the next dance on Saturday, May 14 from 8 to 11 p.m. Dance to the music of Destiny. For further information contact Ann Ling at 250-494-7168 or Ron Hack at 250-4866858.

Sunday Join us for the final Jazz Vespers of the season, Sunday May 15, 4:30 p.m. at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church in Penticton. Another fabulous lineup including leader Larry Crawford, Winds; Debi Johnson Vocals and Piano; Stefan Bienz, Bass; Mike Treadway, Drums; and featuring Tavis Weir, guitar; and Rod Miller, accordion. Join us for a rousing hour of upbeat music and inspiration. All are welcome. Free will offering. Donations to the Free Store of gently used bedding, towels, socks and clothing, particularly footwear, are gratefully received. 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. 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

s (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 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 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. 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

www.summerlandreview.com 11 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. in Council Chambers of the Municipal Hall. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Upcoming Survivorship Dragon Boat Team presents the seventh annual Golf Classic May 29 at the Summerland Golf and Country Club. Includes nine holes of golf, door prizes, hole prizes, Silent Auction,50/50 draw and barbecue. Registration deadline is May 18. Call Myrna at 250-809-9588 for details or check www. survivorshipteam.ca The new Summerland Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness has finished its construction. There is a open house to tour the new place of worship on May 27 from 1 to 7 p.m. as well as May 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The new Kingdom Hall is located at 14805 Biagoni Ave.

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Practicing safety in the summer sun With the above seasonal temperatures, and summer fast approaching it is good to refresh ourselves with sun safety.

Heat exhaustion

Prolonged exposure to heat, doing physical work in the sun, exercising or being in a hot environment can all lead to heat exhaustion.

This occurs due to the loss of water and salt from the body. Symptoms include tiredness, weakness and muscle cramps.

Heat Stroke

Heat stroke (also known as Sunstroke) occurs when the internal temperature of the body rises to 40 degrees Celsius or higher. (Normal temperature range is within one degree of

37 degrees Celsius). Heat stroke is a serious condition and should be considered an emergency. If left untreated, it can be fatal. Symptoms of heat stroke: mental changes, confusion, slurred speech, irritability, seizures, nausea, vomiting, throbbing headache, shallow quick breathing, skin changing to

red colour, increased heart rate. Actions for heat stroke: Seek professional medical help immediately. Bring individual to a cooler location, use damp sheets, ice packs or cooling drinks. Use ice packs or damp sheets in areas where blood comes close to skin surface and can be cooled

down more readily (groin, armpit, neck and back). The sun’s rays are the strongest between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Limit your outdoor activities at this time or seek out shade and take frequent rest. Ensure that you stay hydrated and bring ample fluids. The following statistics are from the Canadian Cancer

Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Revelstoke Unit 6 Project

Open House and Invitation to Comment BC Hydro (Proponent) is proposing to install a 500-megawatt generating unit into an existing turbine bay at Revelstoke Generating Station (proposed Project), located 5 km north of the City of Revelstoke. A new capacitor station would also be built on an existing transmission line approximately 19 km west of Summerland. The capacitor station is needed to reliably deliver the extra electricity generated to the BC Hydro grid. The proposed Project is subject to review under British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Act. The Proponent must obtain an environmental assessment certificate before any work can be undertaken on the proposed Project. However, prior to submission of an application (Application) for a certificate by the Proponent, Environmental Assessment Office of British Columbia (EAO) must first approve Application Information Requirements. The Application Information Requirements will specify the studies to be conducted and the detailed information to be provided by the Proponent in its Application. EAO has now received draft Application Information Requirements from the Proponent and invites comments on this draft. In order to provide information about the Application Information Requirements EAO invites the public to attend an Open House. There will be two Open Houses to be held as follows: Revelstoke Community Centre 600 Campbell Avenue, Revelstoke on: Wednesday May 25, 2016 from: 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and, at: District of Summerland Recreation Centre, 13205 Kelly Avenue, Summerland on: Thursday May 26, 2016 from: 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at:

There are 31 days for the submission of comments by the public in relation to the draft Application Information Requirements. The comment period will begin on Friday, May 20, 2016 and end on Monday, June 20, 2016.

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All comments received during this comment period in relation to the Application Information Requirements will be considered. The intention of seeking public comments is to ensure that all potential effects – environmental, economic, social, heritage and health – that might result from the proposed Project are identified for consideration as part of the assessment process. At this stage of the process, the primary intent is to receive feedback about the studies or information required for a comprehensive environmental assessment. After taking public comments into account, EAO will finalize the Application Information Requirements and issue them to the Proponent. EAO accepts public comments through the following ways: • By Online Form at: http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca • By Mail: Kate Haines Project Assessment Manager Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9V1 • By Fax: Fax: 250-387-2208 An electronic copy of the Application Information Requirements and information regarding the environmental assessment process are available at www.eao.gov.bc.ca. Copies of the Application Information Requirements are also available for viewing at these locations: • Okanagan Regional Library – Revelstoke Branch 600 Campbell Avenue, Revelstoke • Okanagan Regional Library – Summerland Branch 9533 Main Street, Summerland If you are unable to participate at this time, there will be an additional comment period during the Application Review stage when you will also be able to provide comments to EAO on the proposed Project.

All submissions received by EAO during the comment period in relation to the proposed Project are considered public and will be posted to the EAO website.

Society. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in Canada but it’s also one of the most preventable. UV radiation causes about 90 per cent of melanoma cases. The incidence of melanoma skin cancer has increased significantly among men and women during the past 25 years. Messages from the Canadian Cancer Society o Enjoy the Sun Safely. Protect your skin, protect your eyes. o Check the UV Index Daily o Seek Shade o Cover Up o Wear your Sunglasses o Use Sunscreen Properly o Don’t use indoor tanning beds o Know the signs of skin caner o Use sunscreen properly, Sunscreen absorbs UV rays and prevents them from penetrating the skin. Sunscreens are rated by the strength of their SPF. The SPF tells you the product’s ability to screen or block out the sun’s UVB rays. SPF 15 sunscreen blocks 93 per cent of UVB rays. Sunscreen with SPF 30 blocks 97 per cent of UVB rays. Use an SPF of 30 or higher. Make sure the sunscreen is labelled broad-spectrum (offers both UVA and UVB protection). If you’re in the water, make sure

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Joanne Malar your sunscreen is water-resistant. How to apply sunscreen: Use a generous amount of sunscreen. Don’t forget your ears, nose, neck, any bald spots, the backs of your hands and the tops of your feet. The average adult needs about two or three tablespoons of sunscreen to cover their body and a teaspoon to cover their face and neck. Put sunscreen on first, before any make-up or insect repellent. Follow the directions on the bottle to apply. Know the signs of skin cancer. Most skin cancers can be cured if they’re caught early enough. For more information visit cancer.ca National Awareness Week for Sun Safety is June 6 to 10. Joanne Malar is the program coordinator for Summerland Recreation, threetime Olympic swimmer, 2012 Olympic commentator, kinesiologist and holistic nutritionist.

Scoreboard Golf Summerland Ladies Club On May 3, the Summerland Golf and Country Ladies Club counted Stableford points First Flight: First Vi Ward; second Lil Smith, 37; third Gwen Redfern. 36. Second Flight: First Ev Crane, 33; second Ruth Daviduk and Frances Colussi, 31 (tie) Third Flight: First Barb Oleschuk, 36; second Julie Macaulay, 35; third Norma Chambers 34.

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District of Kitimat, exempt staff position with generous compensation. Reporting to the Operations Manager, is responsible for repair and maint. of the municipality’s infrastructure including roads, signage, sidewalks, general clean-up, common services, buildings & fleet equipment, and assists with municipal water and sewer operations. Candidates will have a Civil Technologist Diploma and 5 years’ senior management experience in a municipal or similar work environment; an Applied Science Tech. Cert. is an asset. Submit resumes by May 29, 2016, 4:30 p.m., to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, B.C. V8C 2H7, Fax: 250-632-4995 E-mail dok@kitimat.ca

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking US capable Class 1 Drivers required immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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Contact: Sheila Kuhre 250-494-3776 John Henry Holland, passed away peacefully at home on April 15, 2015 in Faulder, BC at the age of 69 years. John will be lovingly remembered by his wife Dee-Ann, sons Lee and Russell, grandchildren Cody, and Vanessa, siblings Jim and Heather, sister-in-law & children, as well as many cousins, aunts and uncles. A Celebration of Life was held at the Summerland Legion on Tuesday May 10th. Donations in John’s memory may be made to Critteraid. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.Hansonsfuneral.ca.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Municipal Council will hold a Public Hearing to receive representations from all persons who deem it in their interest to address Council regarding the following proposed bylaw. This meeting will be held on: Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2016 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Council Chambers, 13211 Henry Avenue, Summerland, BC V0H 1Z0 Immediately following the adjournment of the Public Hearing, Council will convene a Regular Council Meeting during which it will give consideration to the items on the Public Hearing agenda. Bylaw No. 2016-018, Amendment of Zoning Bylaw No. 2000-450 (RPN Zone) The intent of Bylaw No. 2016-018, Amendment of Zoning Bylaw No. 2000-450 (RPN Zone) is to amend the density regulations in the RPN – Residential Pocket Neighbourhood Zone to permit developments that may have a greater number of units but remain under the Floor Area Ratio maximum. Inquiries regarding the proposed bylaw and all written representations should be directed to the Municipal Ofﬁce, 13211 Henry Avenue, Summerland, BC, V0H 1Z0. Copies of the bylaw and related documents and correspondence are available for inspection at the Municipal Ofﬁce during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), Monday to Friday inclusive (excluding Statutory Holidays), up to and including May 24, 2016. Please note that all submissions to the District of Summerland in response to this Notice will form part of a public record and will be published in a meeting agenda when this matter is before the Council or a Committee of Council. The District considers the author’s name and address relevant to Council’s consideration of this matter and will disclose this personal information. The author’s phone number and email address are not relevant and should not be included in the representations if the author does not wish this information disclosed. Council will receive no representation after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. - Jeremy Denegar, Director of Corporate Service

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Growing trees for climate change Disagreements persist on the extent of humanity’s role in the current changes to B.C.’s climate, and our ability to influence it, as many readers have told me in the past week. But almost everyone seems to agree that growing more and healthier forests is a good strategy. I would add that harvesting and building with wood preserves its captured carbon, a fact not much discussed in emotional appeals against logging. The B.C. government is finally spending some money on community fuel load removal projects this year, after an initial flurry following the Kelowna fires of 2003 faded in hard times. But the effects of decades of fire suppression in a fire-dependent forest system remain, as northern B.C. and Alberta are showing us again. There is some positive news here. A Victoria-based government research team has published a study that calculates B.C.’s pine beetle-damaged forests are regenerating more quickly than expected. Warmer temperatures, increased

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Tom Fletcher precipitation and the “fertilizer effect” of more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are factors. “By 2020, the enhanced growth due to climate change and increased CO2 more than compensates for the carbon loss from dead, rotting trees,” said lead researcher Vivek Arora of the Canadian Centre for Modeling and Analysis. This recovery even overcomes the projected increase in forest fire loss that comes with gradually increasing temperatures and drier periods. The federal government is still working on its plan to meet greenhouse gas reduction targets agreed to in Paris last year. But the forest industry has stepped up with its own goal.

I spoke last week with Derek Nighbor, president of the Forest Products Association of Canada, after he announced his industry’s “30 by 30 Climate Change Challenge.” That’s a goal to reduce the industry’s net carbon emissions by 30 megatonnes a year by 2030. That would be 13 per cent of the Canadian government emission target. One of the main strategies is salvage harvesting and developing more products that use wood. “It’s basically trying to use every part of the tree,” Nighbor said. “In forest operations right now, this is where we see a big part of the opportunity. Instead of the residual branches and whatnot just being left aside and slashing and burning, bring more of that out and turn it into something.” That something might be a console in a luxury car constructed with wood fibre, or an 18-storey wood student residence building planned for the University of B.C. The other is improving forest growth. Logging operations have

long been required to replant areas they cut, not just in B.C. but across Canada. Another way to improve forest carbon capture is with more productive species, with genetic techniques that increase resiliency as well as wood mass. A background paper from the B.C. forests ministry responds to common misconceptions about forest carbon, including the idea that logging should be stopped to maximize storage. “Maximizing carbon storage in the ecosystem would make sense only if society stopped building new homes, acquiring new furniture and consuming in general,” it says. “If the flow of forest products stops,

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