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Historic fashions

The styles of earlier years will be on display at an upcoming fashion show.

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Fair proceeds

The Summerland Fall Fair will go ahead this year, despite some challenges facing the organizers.

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Radon information

An information session about radon will be held this afternoon.

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Run challenge

Principals and vice-principals from all five Summerland schools will participate in the Giant’s Head Run during the Summerland Action Festival.

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Benefit concert

An acclaimed soprano will hold a benefit concert in Summerland on the weekend.

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Out for a run

Carla McLeod Summerland Review file photo

More than 300 runners will participate in the second annual Giant’s Head Grind on Saturday. The run begins at Peach Orchard Beach and ends at the top of Giant’s Head Mountain. Funds raised will go to colon cancer diagnostics and research and towards the upkeep and improvement of trails in the park.The race is organized by the Summerland Rotary Club along with a group of Summerland residents, including Ellen Walker-Matthews and her husband Tom Matthews, who lost their son Christopher Walker, to colon cancer in 2013.

Missing puppy sought John Arendt The owners of a purebred German Shepherd puppy, missing from a Summerland home for the past two weeks, are asking for her return.

“Someone has her. Someone knows where she is,” Jodie Conti said of the family’s puppy, Grace.

The puppy dis- fenced with a locked appeared from the gate,” Conti said. family’s h o m e on Kelly “Our yard is fully fenced Av e n u e with a locked gate. There on April is no way she could get 30.

C o n t i out on her own.”

Jodie Conti believes the dog was either taken or “There is no way she let out of the yard. could get out on her “Our yard is fully own.”

She said the puppy could have been taken for future breeding purposes, since she had not yet been spayed.

Another possibility is that the puppy was let out of the yard and later picked up and taken by someone else.

“She is a very friendly, attention-

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When the Conti family researched about dogs for their newly blended family, they chose a German Shepherd since the breed is smart, loyal and protective.

“She’s more than a dog. To us she’s

family,” Conti said.

“It breaks my heart that someone else has her.”

She urges anyone who notices a young German Shepherd puppy to take a picture and send it to her by text at 250486-0844. “I don’t care who took her. I just want her home,” Conti said.

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Trout Creek sewer extension approved The municipality will extend sewer service to 25 homes in Trout Creek, but residents do not need to connect to the service immediately.

Last June, council considered the request of property owners in the area to extend the sewer system to the area.

The extension was

requested to replace failing on-site sewage systems.

A petition of residents had 13 of the 25, or 52 per cent of properties and

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51.85 per cent of the assessed values in favour of the extension.

Under the Community Charter, support was required from at least 50 per cent of properties, representing at least 50 per cent of the assessed values.

The cost of extend-

ing the service and the additional cost for use of the existing sewer capacity is estimated at $700,000.

The cost for each owner is $28,000 or $1,606 annually.

On Monday, council gave first three readings to a bylaw extending the sewer service to the Juniper,

Miltmore, Willow and Tait area in Trout creek. Staff will also issue a tender for the construction of the sewer works to provide the service to the area.

Property owners who do not wish to connect at present may use functioning on-site systems until

Dec. 31, 2020.

These properties will still be required, by legislation, to participate in the local service area and pay the established parcel tax, but they will not be required to pay the monthly fee for the operation and maintenance of the system.

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Official flower

Billy Boerboom, left, owner of Windmill Garden Centre, and Tina Martin of Summerland Bully Free show pink cosmo flowers which have been designated as the official flower of the Bully Free campaign. The flowers are available from Windmill Garden Centre for $1 each. Half of the proceeds will go to Summerland Bully Free.

Busker policy considered Municipal staff will draft a policy to provide opportunities for buskers and street performers in the community.

On Monday evening, Coun. Doug Holmes introduced a notice of motion for the policy. “Busking can have

a positive impact on the community,� he said, but added that guidelines are needed to regulate buskers.

The call for a policy

Funding the Shakespeare Festival

is in response to a request from local musicians who had suggested a busking competition for the community.

Herlinda Burt of the Summerland Credit Union presents a cheque for $1,690 to the Good Will Shakespeare Festival to cover the cost of one workshop. The Credit Union has been a long-time supporter of the drama festival.

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Summerland Fall Fair will proceed Committee will streamline fair for this year John Arendt Despite a series of significant challenges, the Summerland Fall Fair will proceed this year.

Last month, Tim Broesch, president

of the fair, said the fair was struggling because grant funding had not been approved and because more members were needed for the committee.

While the status of the B.C. Gaming Commission grant is not yet known, Broesch said mem-

bers have joined the board of directors.

“We will have a Summerland Fall Fair this year,” he said following a Wednesday evening meeting.

“We’ve got enough people to make it feasible, but we can still use a few more.”

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weekend fair will of the animal cat- year ’s fair without be streamlined and egories have had few it. s i m p l i - entries in past years, The grant for fied for while other categor- $20,000 represents “We don’t want to end this year. ies attract much more roughly 70 per cent of the fair’s total up in this same situation Categor- attention. ies which He said the budget. again.” have not restructuring is The B.C. Gaming Tim Broesch s e e n needed in order to Commission must You’re Invited www.edwardjones.com m a n y have a simpler fair in inform the Summerweekend of Sept. 12 entries may be elim- the future. land Fall Fair board and 13. inated.

“We don’t want to of the status of the Broesch said the For example, some end up in this same request by the end of situation heresidents May. We have enjoyed helpingagain,” Summerland said. fair has been achieve their financial goals over the past year.The It is a pleasure toWhile be a member this community! the ofstatus held for the past 105 Please join us for a holiday open house to meet of the gaming grant years, on the weekand greet friends and neighbours. is not yet known, end following the Broesch said it is still Labour Day weekWhen: Friday, November 29th, 2013 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm possible to run this end.

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Nicole Schellenberg, centre, was the winner of a bicycle presented by Your Dollar Store and More. The bicycle was presented at the NeighbourLink breakfast on Saturday morning. A bicycle helmet was donated by the Summerland Kiwanis Club. From left are Dan Peck, Kiwanis members Irene Johnston and Lilwen Kolodychuk, Schellenberg, Kiwanis member Mairi Robertson, Allan Carter of Your Dollar Store and Mirjana Komljenovic, community coordinator for NeighbourLink.

School district trims budget The Okanagan Skaha School District is cutting $1.1 million from its budget for this year, but board chair Linda Van Alphen said efforts are being made to minimize the impact of the cuts.

She said the cuts include $320,000 in administrative savings and $770,000 in other cuts.

The budget was ratified on Monday evening.

Van Alphen said the budget cuts were mandated by the provincial government.

“This follows what the province wants us to do,” she said.

In Summerland schools, enrolment has been declining.

Van Alphen said

efforts are being made to bring students from outside the school district, including international students, to the area.

“The more students we can attract the more money comes to the school district,” she said.

In addition,

the Code 67 program, which was developed at Summerland Secondary School, has the potential to include students from outside the school district.

Van Alphen said changes at the school district also reflect the new B.C. Educa-

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EDITORIAL The future of the fair For the past 105 years, the Summerland Fall Fair has been an important community celebration of harvest.

The fair, held each year in September, features locally grown fruits and vegetables, flowers, handcrafts and much more.

Earlier this year, there were some questions about whether the fair would be able to proceed this year with uncertain funding and a small board of directors.

Since that time, the organizers have decided to proceed with a streamlined version of the fair, even though the funding has not yet been announced.

The board’s efforts are impressive.

Arranging the details for the fair will take considerable planning and work from the volunteer members.

While organizing this year’s fair will require much hard work, the bigger challenge is the continued future of the fair.

If the fair is to continue as a viable and vibrant part of Summerland’s community celebrations, a long-term strategy is needed.

Over the past 10 to 15 years, fair board members have put out calls for volunteers to help with the various facets of organizing the weekend event.

The biggest community events each year — the Summerland Action Festival and the Festival of Lights — have dedicated volunteers, including many who have been involved for years.

The same level of long-term dedication is needed for any other special event.

One person alone or even a small team of organizers will struggle to take care of all the necessary details.

If the fall fair is to continue in the years to come, a similar team of committed volunteers will be needed, along with others who are able to move into key roles in the future.

Without such a base, the same struggles affecting the fair this year will continue to recur.

The efforts to organize this year’s fair are impressive, but without adding a longterm strategy, the future of the fall fair will remain tenuous at best.

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Is the Orange Tsunami headed west?

VICTORIA – Albertans have always laughed about their long-standing reputation as a reckless, immature society.

The classic bumper sticker, now available as a T-shirt or coffee cup in several variations, states: “Please God, give us one more oil boom, we promise not to p--- it away this time.”

Now they’ve thrown out the government that finally tried to stop blowing money like a roughneck fresh out of the bush. Jim Prentice had the gall to propose raising income taxes for high wage earners, doing away with former Alberta treasurer Stockwell Day’s signature flat tax.

In response, voters have abruptly replaced the 44-year Progressive Conservative dynasty with an upstart NDP that wants to tax the rich and corporations even more.

Facing an oil slump, layoffs and a huge structural deficit in Alberta’s lavish

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Tom Fletcher public service, NDP premier-elect Rachel Notley is committed to a 50-per-cent increase in the minimum wage and another “review” of resource royalties.

One headline in a national paper summed it up: “Go home, Alberta. You’re drunk.”

In the sober days after the election, a few truths emerge.

Alberta hasn’t been a fiscally conservative, small-government place for a long time.

Among other things, it has ratcheted up teacher and nurse wages across the country.

Alberta is broke,

again, and even the NDP is afraid to resort to a sales tax.

The minimum wage hike is a pet policy of Canada’s labour federations, which somehow remain convinced that poverty can be eliminated by state order.

On the positive side, Notley has promised to end corporate and union donations to political parties, as has already been done federally.

B.C. should be next, but the gravy train of business donations is too tempting for our nominally Liberal government.

Here at the B.C. legislature, an NDP staffer passed out cans of Orange Crush to celebrate. NDP leader John Horgan pronounced himself “ecstatic,” and hastened to assure reporters that Notley is “as competent as she sounds.”

Notley now has to sort through a caucus that includes typical NDP place-holders, college students and union staff run-

ning in faint-hope constituencies. Soon after the result, the party pulled down its website platform and candidate biographies, as Notley began phoning energy companies to reassure them Alberta will be “A-OK” on her watch.

Horgan likes to describe the “capital flight” from new NDP governments as if it’s just a show put on by big business.

Plummeting stock prices and relocation of corporate offices are all staged, according to the party line, nothing to do with actual investment conditions created by NDP policies.

This fiction is all Horgan dares to say publicly, because it’s what his party base devoutly believes.

Besides, they’re only branch offices of multinational oil companies like Shell, Horgan said.

He used his favourite Tommy Douglas quote, about the bad news of a big oil company leaving.

“The good news

is, the oil is staying here.”

B.C.’s natural gas might be staying here too.

Horgan insists he supports a natural gas export industry, but his party seems more concerned with an ascending Green Party, and an urban base that believes you can run a resource economy on windmills and solar panels.

Notley supports twinning the TransMountain pipeline, while Horgan continues to insist he has no opinion on the project Adrian Dix so memorably opposed.

The Alberta NDP has a steep learning curve ahead.

The B.C. NDP has a couple of years to see if the appearance of a like-minded Alberta government is a boost for them, or a cautionary tale for voters.

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

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Privatization will be irreversible

Dear Editor: Re: Privatization of Summerland’s Electrical Distribution System Hidden on page 70 (of 134) in Summerland Council’s March 23 agenda was the following paragraph: “The District wants

to explore the impact of selling the electrical utility. In 2014, the District met with FortisBC to determine... their interest to purchase the utility”.

Who originated the idea to privatize our electrical utility? One can only hope it is part

of a checklist to be stricken off, to prove due diligence and not actually the plan of current council.

Privatization in Canada is irreversible. Once sold, we would never be able to regain control of our electrical system.

We would be selling our grandchildren’s opportunity to pursue alternative energy options since Fortis’s responsibility is to increase shareholder value only and turn a healthy profit at user’s expense.

We enjoy an

extremely committed workforce at the electrical utility.

Their responsetime for repairs and dedication shown during the recent power surge would not likely be matched

by Fortis crews based outside of town.

Fortis did not even have the courtesy to participate in public reviews of last November’s power surge incident.

One of the ploys for privatization is to neglect maintenance and argue that the need for upgrading

THE EARLY YEARS

Fill ’er up

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In 1964, Powell Beach Service in Trout Creek had their own version of a convenience store. Customers could pick up groceries or shop for a motorcycle while their car was being filled by the gas station attendant who would also check the oil and wash the windows. The price at the pump was around 55 cents per gallon (if my calculations are correct that’s about 15 cents a litre.) It’s enough to make even someone who’s too young to remember yearn for the “good ol’ days.”

infrastructure and the associated costs are too great for the public to afford. Is Summerland going down this path?

Summerlanders know the planet is in trouble and one of the important places to start combating climate change is with our energy sources.

Privatization would result in Summerland losing its independence to purchase ‘green’ energy from companies that create wind or solar energy.

We would lose our ability to even explore alternative sources of energy — sources that would be a lot cheaper than hydro electricity.

The majority on our new council were elected by voters who were hopeful that decisions would now be made for the benefit of taxpayers in an open and transparent manner.

This decision, not so much.

John Dorn Summerland

Volunteer provided assistance at food bank in hospice care. Janice’s life was filled with challenges that she worked so hard to overcome while advocating strongly for others in similar circumstances.

Until illness overtook her disability Janice kept our food

bank warehouse in order, sorting hundreds of items by bestbefore and expiry dates and helping in many other ways.

Business leaders in Summerland may remember Janice’s fundraising drive to establish

Include your pets in emergency plans handy. I would also recommend the tattoo information that your vet places in their ear or on their tummy.

You should always take your pets with you. Don’t let anyone convince you that you should leave them behind.

Depending on the emergency you may be out of your home for weeks.

If you are referred to an Emergency Reception Centre many will take in your pets either on site or foster them out.

Arrange with a

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For more info look up CDART online.

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Many helped with training session Dear Editor: Emergency Support Services conducted a major mock evacuation exercise last weekend, this coincided with B.C. Emergency Preparedness Week.

To all of the evacuees of the Summer-

land Baptist Church, the Emergency Social Services team, Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen, Summerland Fire Department, St. John’s Ambulance Services, Summerland Recreation Staff, Summerland Coun-

cil and staff, thank you for making this a successful training event.

John Topham Emergency Support Services Director Summerland

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Dear Editor: I would like to add something to the excellent article regarding emergency planning.

Many of us have pets and they should be included in all your emergency plans. It is recommended that each pet have its own grab and go bag containing contact information for your vet, a list of and a three-day supply of medications, water and food dishes, and a threeday supply of food and bottled water.

An extra leash and collar would come in

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You climb into a boat and the guide asks if you want to see sea lions along the beach, or hike into the rainforest highland to a group of waterfalls.

Turn to look behind you and see two more people in the boat, the outboard wake behind them.

Look up and see trees reaching to the sky and raindrops falling on B.C.’s Central Coast near Nimmo Bay. A floating wilderness lodge with Adirondack chairs and a crackling firepit await your return.

The Wild Within, a virtual reality experience produced by Destination B.C. is the first for North American destination marketing.

Its December launch in New York and Washington was covered by 94 media outlets including National Geographic, USA Today, Time, Outside, Lonely Planet, Wall Street Journal, Wired and Ad Week magazine.

The video is experienced with virtual reality goggles and a stereo headset, a system developed

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POLICE REPORT Break and enters reported

Police were called following a break and enter and an attempted break and enter at the Kiwanis Lodge on Quinpool Road on the weekend.

One unit was entered and an attempt was made to enter another unit.

Nothing was reported stolen.

Phone taken

An iPhone was reported stolen from a vehicle parked on Victoria Road on the weekend.

Anyone with information about this theft is asked to contact the Summerland RCMP detachment or Crime Stoppers.

Tools stolen

Tools were taken following a break and enter at the Summerland Golf and Country Club over the weekend.

Police say thieves also attempted to steal a golf cart.

Motorhomes damaged

Summerland RCMP were called after motorhomes in Trout Creek were vandalized over the weekend.

Police say the damage is in the thousands of dollars.

This is the second incident of damage to motorhomes in the area this year.

Revenue calls received

Police have been contacted following a series of calls and emails by individuals claiming to represent the Canada Revenue Agency.

The calls inform the victim that he or she owes money and must call another number to arrange the payment details.

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Radon information will be presented A Castlegar speaker will explain the dangers and risks of radon at a public information session on May 14.

Dana Schmidt will talk about the effects of radon at Summerland Timbermart on May 14 at 3 p.m.

The session is hosted by Timbermart and the municipality.

The gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer, behind smoking.

Robert Cook, a building official with the municipality, said radon levels in Summerland are lower than elsewhere in the province, “but there are pockets of radon around the District of Summer-

land,” he said.

Higher levels of radon have been observed where uranium deposits are located.

In and around Summerland, radon has been detected in Faulder, the Dale Meadows area and the Sumac Ridge area. However, even within these areas,

the levels recorded on one property may be significantly higher or lower than on an adjacent property.

Cook said it is possible to deal with high radon levels by putting a pipe under the foundation of a home.

Those who have concerns about radon

levels in their homes may have testing done.

The testing

involves a unit which resembles a hockey puck, placed in the basement for three to

six months.

“The only way to identify a problem is to test,” Cook said.

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Chamber has role in economic growth In Summerland, the district contracts business retention, expansion and attraction, which form much of the economic development portfolio, to the chamber.

In the past two years we’ve worked hard to revitalize the outward facing promotional products for Summerland.

We’ve redesigned visitor publications, created a new stand alone tourism website, new investment advertising, a comprehensive online investment and relocation guide, and a growing library of economic development videos.

We also want to keep in mind research that shows that up to 75 per cent of the economic impact in a community comes from business, so retaining our existing businesses and helping them grow is top

of mind.

The best way to learn what our business members need to prosper is to ask them.

This year the chamber will host a number of gatherings to engage specific sectors of our business community through targeted meetings.

We want to understand their key issues and advocate on their behalf locally and provincially.

In the fall, chambers of commerce and their municipal governments in the Okanagan will also participate in business walks to learn more about our businesses through face-to-face interviews on their turf.

On a regional basis the chamber partners with other South Okanagan communities to enhance the business climate.

Projects range from succession planning and success-

ful business sales to making sure our business people have what they need to be successful in their markets, whether that’s improved airport connections or attracting skilled labour.

Partnerships and marketing are areas where the chamber is resourced to be effective.

There are other elements of economic development that involve our entire community and municipal leadership. One the chamber is suggesting is improving biking infrastructure.

As a community we can enhance trails, signage, amenities and bike supports and encourage business opportunities in this area. Many community groups and the municipality are exploring ways to make this happen.

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Chamber Corner

Christine Petkau billion industry with the majority going to overnight visits.

Another area for the community to consider is cultural tourism. Culture and economic development are closely tied in thriving communities.

One option is activity based. Many tourists are now focused on multi-day experience-related activities where they can participate in the event and then take in other cultural activities

and attractions to round out their trip.

We encourage the community to grow events that already exist in the community, have the capacity to fill shoulder seasons as well as attract regional and national sponsors and have a lengthy history in Summerland.

We have a few that meet these criteria.

Economic development is multi faceted and requires all of us to participate to move our community forward.

It’s a big task, but working together, it can be accomplished.

We appreciate your feedback. Contact me at cpetkau@summerlandchamber.com or our chamber president, Kelly Marshall, at president@summerlandchamber.com.

Christine Petkau is the manager of the Summerland Chamber of Commerce.

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Gracey Cowles, a Grade 8 student, works on an art project during the Good Will Shakespeare Festival at Summerland Secondary School. Drama students from across the province attended the festival.

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Fashion show features historic styles Carla McLeod Special to the Review

It appears that the old adage, “two heads are better than one,” can apply to organizations as well as individuals.

The Summerland Museum and Heritage Society has joined forces with Quest, Summerland Society for Hearing Enhancement in order to fundraise. A fashion show, tea and silent auction are being planned.

“We have so many clothes,” said Andrea Sanders, administrator for the museum.

“That is why we thought of a fashion show. We wanted people to actually get to see the clothes, because we just don’t have the space to display them.”

Although the museum had started to entertain the idea of a fashion show and tea as a fundraiser, it wasn’t until the members of Quest got involved that it really took off.

“We said maybe it was something we could collaborate on,” said Maureen Downey. “Quest has actually done fashion shows in the past. We know that aspect of it.”

Examining fashions

Ruth ten Veen, left, archivist for the museum, Maureen Downey, Quest member, Miss Summerland Erin Sorensen, Summerland Princess Emma Thomson and museum administrator Andrea Sanders help the models pick out which outfits they will be wearing for an upcoming fashion show.

“It’s good that it has gotten a lot bigger than we initially planned,” explained Sanders.

“They added in a silent auction and lots of local businesses have been really generous. It is nice that we are going to have that.”

Ruth ten Veen is the archivist/acquisitions registrar for the museum. Her focus is on the clothing itself.

“It’s a colossal amount of work,” she

said. “We have to be very careful with our artifacts. I will take the clothes because a lot of them have to be handled very carefully because they are so fragile.”

The show is called Fashions of a Century. Clothes modelled will be from the 20th century, with at least two outfits from each decade spanning 1900 to the 1990s.

Modelling the clothes will be Sum-

merland’s reigning Royalty and the Blossom Pageant candidates from 2014.

Fashion designer Susan Lopateki will be the commentator.

The models will be fitted with their outfits ahead of time and each outfit will have the appropriate shoes and jewelry to be worn with it. This was proving to be a challenge, ten Veen explained, due to the fact that in the early

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1900s people were much smaller than today. “They were a tiny foot size and waist size,” she said.

Most of the clothes that will be modelled have been donated to the museum by Summerland residents.

Over the years Betty Raymond has kept an eye out for vintage clothing while volunteering at the Thrift Shop and these items have been given to the museum

as well.

“I think young people will be very interested in seeing some of the things their parents and grandparents wore,” said ten Veen. “I think it will bring back a lot of memories for those who are middle aged.

There will be lots of fashion from the 50s, 60s and 70s that we wore and remember.

It’s going to be a lot of fun to see them again.”

Members from

both organizations are volunteering their time for the planning and setting up of the event. There will be tea, coffee, fruit, cheese and goodies that they have donated and that will be served throughout the show. “The silent auction is going to have some really beautiful things,” said Downey.

All of the funds raised will be split equally between the two organizations.

“The money we raise from it will help to look after and preserve Summerland’s history,” said ten Veen.

Quest’s mandate is to improve the lives of the deaf, hard of hearing and speech impaired and to assist adults and children in need. “All the money raised will go straight back out into the community,” said Downey.

If you would like to support these two organizations, tickets for Fashions of a Century can be purchased at Sass, The Beanery and the Museum. The show will be held Sunday, May 24, at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre on Peach Orchard Road, in Summerland. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.

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It’s only three weeks until one of the largest community events of the year, the Giant’s Head Run. On Saturday, June 6, competitors of all ages and abilities will be racing in either a 5.4-kilometre, 10-kilometre or Man of Steel Triathlon.

It’s always a highlight of the Action Festival weekend.

This year all five Summerland schools have a principal or vice-principal headlining our race. They are Sheena Fowlie, principal of Summerland Montessori

School; Darcy Mullin, principal of Giant’s Head Elementary; Jeff Redden, principal of Trout Creek Elementary; Darryl Tenisci, vice-principal of Summerland Middle School and Chris Van Bergeyk, principal of Summerland Secondary School.

All Summerland schools are very supportive of creating and promoting a healthy environment and levels of physical activity for their students — so much so that they are getting themselves ready for the race in

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Darryl Tenisci, left, vice-principal of Summerland Middle School; Sheena Fowlie, principal of Summerland Montessori School and Darcy Mullin, principal of Giant’s Head Elementary School prepare for the Giant’s Head Run. Missing are Jeff Redden, principal of Trout Creek Elementary School and Chris Van Bergeyk, principal of Summerland Secondary School.

the hopes to inspire their community and students.

Our principals as everyday people, struggle with work life balance, trying to find time to work out and making activity a part of everyday family life.

“I have been struggling with a knee injury, so my plan is to walk/run the race. I will participate in our school wide runs and I also am working on my cardio by riding my bike three to four times a week. My goal for the race is to beat Mr. Tenisci and Mr. Van Bergeyk. It sounds like Ms. Fowlie is training hard and it is clear after last year that Mr. Redden is too fast for me,” said Darcy Mullin, Giant’s Head Elementary.

“I am going to be training two mornings a week with the school’s running club. I think doing something like this is great and makes more people aware of the different activities that are part of Action Fest. Also, I am hoping to encourage some of my students to run with me.

If I can do it, they can do it,” said Sheena Fowlie, Summerland Montessori School.

“My goal is to encourage as many Trout Creek students and families to participate in this year’s Giant’s Head Run. I hope to be

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This past weekend Summerland Minor Softball hosted its Mothers Day tournament for the U14 and U19 divisions.

There were 15 teams in attendance from as far away as Red Deer, Alta., Ridge Meadows, Fleetwood, North Surrey, Mission and South Delta from the Fraser Valley.

Okanagan teams also participated with our local U14 team coached by Tyler Chick and our U19 team coached by Juanita Kruger.

The weather was warm and sunny, perfect for a weekend of softball.

For the U19 the gold medals went to Red Deer, the silver to Chilliwack and the bronze to Kelowna. Westside placed fourth.

For the U14s, the gold medals went to Fleetwood, silver to Kelowna and the bronze to Westside.

The Summerland U14s placed fourth.

Summerland Minor Softball would like to thank Carol Van Balkom for her longevity of leadership.

She has lead the way in Summerland for the past 20 years.

The organizers would also like to thank Lindsea Cutt

for organizing our tournaments this year, and our many volunteers including Darryn and Diane McCullough, Dave and Heather Martin, Mike Wright, Mae Kruger, Joe Cutt, Tom Nelson, Rachelle Yeoman, umpires and all the parent helpers.

Summerland Minor Softball will host a one-day U10 event on May 30 at Dale Meadows as well. Come out to cheer on the young players.

The league’s next big event will be the Senior Ladies and Junior C Provincials July 24 to 26.

ing to hike the West Coast Trail in July and this event is a great addition to my fitness plan. My goal is to run the entire race and include my family in the festivities. I know all the other principals are training hard and will bring their ‘A’ game so I hopefully I can keep up to them.

Action fest is a great Joanne Malar weekend and I am able to run the entire looking forward to race and keep ahead it,” said Darryl Tenof the other Sum- isci, Summerland merland principals Middle School. and vice-principals.

A little bit of I definitely have friendly rivalry can slipped in my train- be great motivation. ing regime this year. Cheer them on as I continue to run with they cross the finish the Trout Creek stu- line June 6. dents as part of our Joanne Malar is school-wide running the program coordinprogram and hope- ation for Summerfully will increase my land Recreation, individual runs in the three-time Olymevenings and on the pic swimmer, 2012 weekends,” said Jeff Olympic CommenRedden, Trout Creek tator, kinesiologist Elementary. and holistic nutri“I am in train- tionist.

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SCoReboaRd Golf Summerland Ladies Club

May 5 The Summerland Golf and Country Ladies Club played nine holes and some completed 18 holes. The weather was not very good.

Prizes are awarded for first place in both nine and 18 hole competitions for each flight.

First Flight: First 18 holes Val Eibner, 37 Stableford points; first nine holes Amanda McConaghy and Vi Ward, 19 Stableford points.

Second Flight: First 18 holes Diana Leitch, 39 Stableford points; first nine holes Lynne Karaim, 17 Stableford points.

Third Flight: First 18 holes Norma Chambers and Julie Macaulay, 40 Stableford points; first nine holes Ellen Clay and Barb Davis, 16 Stableford points.

Summerland Senior Ladies Golf

May 7 On May 7, the Summerland Senior Ladies golfers played Eenie Meenie.

Results: First Ellen Clay, 55; second Janis Goll, 59; third Barb Davis and Helen Benallick, 60; fourth Yvonne Stelzer, Norma Chambers and Julie Macaulay, 61.

Summerland Senior Men’s Club

May 7 The Summerland Senior Men’s Club played one gross and three net scores. Doug Steinke was the overall low gross winner with 77. Nick Coe, Don Michiel and George Carswell shared the deuce pot.

First Flight: First gross Doug Steinke, 77; first net Les Brough, 71; second net Alf Vaagen, 72; third net Garth Humphries, 72.

Second Flight: First gross Denis Wright, 85; first net Terry Steinke, 71; second net Chuck Harman, 71; third net Mark Flynn, 71.

Third Flight: First gross James Wood, 96; first net Jim Donnelly, 73; second net Wayne Statham, 83; third net Moe Mellow, 73.

Sumac Ridge Senior Men

April 29 Results: Low gross Wayne Symes, 35; low net Bob Webb, 27.

May 6 Results: Low gross Wayne Symes, 42; low net Les Allen, 31; longest putt Les Allen.

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Al-Anon offers help to families and friends of alcoholics. Summerland Serenity Group meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in the United Church hall. Call 250-490-9272 for more information.

Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers meet at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre on Thursday evenings.

Beavers meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Cubs meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Scouts meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Venturers meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For details call Trent at 250494-1990.

Carpet bowling at the Summerland Seniors’ Drop-in Centre is held every Thursday at 10 a.m. and every Sunday at 1:15 p.m.

Euchre is played every second and fourth Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. Lyme Disease support group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. at Theo’s Restaurant in Penticton.

Everyone welcome.

Recreational volleyball for all. Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 10 a.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre. Contact Frank or Jane at 250494-4666.

Summerland Horseshoe Club is looking for new members.

Practices are held in Memorial Park on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Call Ron Moser at 250-494-0450.

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. Now is the time to get in shape for the coming bathing suit season. For info call Vicki at 250-494-5484.

The Summerland Multiple Sclerosis Group meets on the first Thursday of every month at 10:30 a.m. at the MS office, 3373 Skaha Rd., Penticton.

Everyone welcome. For more information call Sherry at 250-493-6564.

The Summerland Traditional Rug Artists will meet every Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Summerland United Church Hall. If you are interested in joining this fun group or seeing what this creative craft involves do drop in. Visitors always welcome. For more information about this timehonoured art please contact Juliet at 250494-1278 or Marilyn at 250-494-6434.

Friday

Bridge is played every Friday at 1 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown St. Phone 250-404-4562.

Cribbage is played every Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. 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.

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.

Join Summerland author R. J. Hepner at Coles Book Store Saturday May 16 from 2 to 5 p.m. when he presents and signs his novels The Brave One Strikes Back and Protect, Then Defend.

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Annual Spring Sale at the IOOF Hall, 9536 Main St. Saturday May 16 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop in for coffee and a muffin and check out the bake sale, crafts, books, bedding plants, gifts and much more. Vendors phone 250-494-8238 or email shs38@shaw.ca to book a table.

The third Mid-Month Market and Vendor Showcase is on May 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. There will be independent business vendors and homemade artisans plus a barbecue, raffle, plants for sale and children’s activities. The money from the raffle goes towards the sponsorship of the Syrian refugee family.

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

Beginner Tai Chi on Mondays at 2 p.m. at the Summerland Legion.

Continuing classes at 2:30 p.m. All proceeds go to the Legion.

Dabber Bingo is played at the Senior Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St., every Monday at 1:30 p.m. 16 regular games, Lucky 7, Odd/Even, Bonanza.

Everyone is welcome.

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Okanagan Christian Men’s Choir. This nondenominational choir invites you to join us, have fun, sing unto the Lord and enjoy the fellowship of other singers. Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. at Summerland Baptist Church, Fireside Room. For more information contact Hans at 250-494-7127.

Okanagan Gleaners invites you to attend our AGM on Monday, May 18 (Victoria Day) at our plant. The meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. We are located at 507 No 3 Road, Oliver BC (south of Oliver, off Hwy 97) The meeting will be followed with a lunch and social time. Please bring a favourite dessert to share. For more information, please call 250-498-8859.

The South Okanagan Orchid Society meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Shatford Centre

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The Summerland Crokinole Club meets Monday nights at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Summerland Seniors Centre.

Contact Darlene at 250-4949310.

Tuesday

Bridge games at St. Stephen’s Church Hall on Tuesdays beginning at 1 p.m. New players are always welcome.

Refreshments served.

Call 250-494-8996.

Penticton Concert Band practices Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. New members welcome. Intermediate to advanced players.

Call Gerald at 250-8092087.

Quest Society of Summerland meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the meeting room at 9700 Brown St. (Parkdale Place). For more information phone Marilyn Topham at 250-4946434 or Joan Lansdell at 778-476-0596. Email questsociety@shaw.ca.

South Okanagan Genealogical Society is open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Penticton Library Museum building.

Contact Nola Reid at 250-492-0751.

Summerland Kiwanis Club meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Kiwanis Lodge on Quinpool at 6 p.m. New members are welcome. Contact Tom Jacques at 250494-4339.

Summerland VIP (Visually Impaired Persons) members and friends meet the second Tuesday of the month at Parkdale Lounge.

Tai chi at the Summerland Seniors’ Centre, Tuesdays at 9 a.m. for beginners, 10 a.m. for advanced, and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. for beginner and intermediate. For more information call Nancy at 250-494-8902.

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. will hold a support group for caregivers and family members of those with Alzheimer Disease or other dementias, Tuesday, May 19 at 7 p.m. at the IOOF Hall at 9536 Main St., Summerland.

For details about the meeting or information on Alzheimer Disease and other dementias, contact Laurie Myres @ 250-493-8182.

The Mental Wellness Centre, Summerland

s Branch, will be open the first, third and fourth Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon at the Summerland United Church. Inquiries welcome.

The Summerland Multiple Sclerosis Group joins the Penticton MS Group every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for a coffee social at the Cherry Lane Mall Food Court.

The Trail of the Okanagans committee, which includes the new Summerland Recreation Pathway, will meet Tuesday, May 19 at 7 p.m. at the Summerland Chamber office upstairs. If you are interested in the development of a biking/hiking trail from the Shuswap to Osoyoos, please join us. Learn more on Facebook.

Whist is played every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. at the Seniors Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown St.

Wednesday

Be.Free, a 12-step Christ-centred recovery program that is not addiction specific, meets every Wednesday at Summerland Alliance Church at 7 p.m. For more information contact the SAC office at 250-494-9975 and ask to speak to Pastor Rick.

Did you know Summerland has a Garden Club? Meetings are casual. Gardening experience varies. All gardeners are welcome. Meetings are the third Wednesday of the month. Contact Jan Carlson at 250-4945112 for more information.

S u m m e r l a n d Art Club meets every Wednesday, September to June, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lower level of the Summerland Library 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 Summerland Library lower level. The club promotes responsible ridership including registration, insurance, safety certification and scheduled pleasure rides. Membership includes orchardists, farmers, ranchers and fun seekers of all ages including those with disabilities.

Summerland Scribes, a group for creative writers passionately

www.summerlandreview.com 11 engaged in works of fiction, creative nonfiction and playwriting, meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Summerland Arts Centre, 9533 Main St. Call John at 250494-0460.

Upcoming

Agur Lake Camp Society and Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. are teaming up to teach you and your family to learn to fish during Visitors’ Day at the camp on Saturday, May 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tour the camp and enjoy the many fully accessible amenities. The camp is 20 kilometres west of Summerland. Visit agurlakecamp.ca or email info@agurlakecamp.ca.

Sixth annual Survivorship Golf Tournament May 31 at the

Summerland Golf and Country Club. Call Barb Davis 250-4947536.

The Penticton writers and Publishers announces the Clem Battye Legacy Award Contest, open to creative writers and poets any age. Entries are limited to five doublespaced pages in Times New Roman font. Cost is $15 per entry (enter as often as you like with appropriate fee.)

First prize winner in each category is $200 and publication in the upcoming anthology of Okanagan Writers. Mail entry or entries (cheque or money order) to PWAP Clem Battye Legacy Award Contest, 4011 Finnerty Rd., Penticton, B.C., V2A 8W2. Visit penwriters. com or phone Yasmin at 250-492-0629 for details.

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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mom, Nan and Great-Nan at the age of 76 years on April 30th, 2015 as she was surrounded by her family at The Hinton General Hospital.

Margo, formerly of Summerland, B.C., is survived by her loving family: son Robert Hutchings (Susan Bergen) of Abbotsford, B.C. and his children Danny and Robyn, son Stephen (Sandy) Hutchings and their children Gregory, Kristine, Dylan and Matthew of Hinton, Alberta and daughter Denise (Ken) Scott of Golden, B.C. and their children Amanda (Jeff), Jordan and Connor and great grandchildren Cohen Moulun, Elena Hutchings, Tucker Scott – Parrish as well as her brother John (Pat) Punch and family in Kelowna, BC. Margo was predeceased by her husband Dennis F. Hutchings, parents James and Enid Punch as well as baby girl Hutchings.

Funeral services for Margo will take place on Saturday, May 9th, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the Grace Lutheran Church, 102 Sunwapta Drive, Hinton, Alberta with Pastor Bill Bulger officiating. Cremation will follow this service. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to The Lung Association of Canada or to the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Margo Marie Hutchings. To send condolences on line, please visit our website at www.edsonfuneralhome.com.

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Colin was born in Wilke, Saskatchewan on May 19, 1924 and passed away peacefully at home on May 6, 2015 – three weeks shy of his 91st birthday. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Beverley Ann, along with Brad Chapman and his wife Sandra, and sister-in-law Marcia Young and her partner Lloyd Billsborough, who had the joy of having Colin in their lives for so many wonderful years. After completing a postsecondary degree in journalism at Carlton University, Colin served in the Canadian Air Force during WWII attaining the rank of Sergeant. He worked for Thomson Newspapers for over 30 years and during that time held various editorial positions with The Oshawa Times, The Moose Jaw TimesHerald, The Kamloops Sentinel, The Prince Albert Herald, The Trail Times, and The Prince Albert Daily Herald. He was the first Editorial Consultant to Thomson Newspapers and the first General Manager of Thomson News Service.

After retirement from the newspaper industry he and Beverley Ann spent many years living in Victoria and Summerland enjoying the arts, gardening and travelling.

Colin was a gentleman in the truest sense of the word. He had a ready smile and a kind word for all. He will be deeply missed and forever loved by those he leaves behind.

Age is an issue of mind over matter.

If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter. ~ Mark Twain There will be a service to celebrate Colin’s life at 11:00am, Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at Providence’s Summerland Chapel, 13205 Rosedale Avenue, Summerland B.C. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.providencefuneralhomes.com.

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GARY DONALD ROLSTON Born September 2nd, 1956 Oliver, BC Passed away April 24th, 2015 Gary was the third of twelve children born to Therese and Dave Rolston of Summerland, BC. He was raised as a farm boy through and through and continued his passion for agriculture into his professional life. In 1986 he moved to the Comox Valley with his first wife Deb, and their children Erik, Abby and Jodi who made themselves at home immediately. He worked tirelessly on his own career, as well as volunteering for numerous boards and committees advocating for local agriculture.

He was always known to bring a smile and a bad sense of humor wherever he went and made certain that those around him also had something to laugh at. In September of 2013, Gary married his childhood crush Joan who brought out a happiness in him that had never been seen before. With that happiness he fought one hell of a fight against cancer and will be forever remembered by all that loved, worked, and played with him. Gary was predeceased by his marvelous mother Therese and brother Steven. He sadly leaves behind his wife Joan, children Erik, Abby, Jodi (Tyler) and grandbuddy Edgar, his fantastic father, Dave, and siblings, Grant (Lauralee), Rick (Marcie), Judy (Chris) Barb (Doug), Kevin, Terry (Colleen), Rob (Cheryl), Ken (Karen) Ryan (Jen), Andrew (Korrie), as well as many nieces and nephews, and honorary brothers: Hugh (Chris), Bruce (Lori), all the floor hockey guys, work colleagues and friends along the way.

A celebration of life will be held at the Summerland Rodeo Grounds on May 30th from 1pm to 4pm and the family requests that donations be made to the Young Agrarians in lieu of flowers.

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Lena Lenzi (Rossi)

March 2, 1919- April 28, 2015

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of a life time resident of Summerland, Lena Lenzi.

Lena is survived by her sister Irene Bechelli of Kamloops, nephew Ken (Irene) Bechelli of Kamloops and sister-in-law Judy Rossi of Coquitlam.

She worked many years in the packing house and local ladies wear store before retiring. She spent many hours knitting and crocheting lap blankets for hospital patients. She would never miss a bingo game and she loved taking daily walks.

There will be no service by request.

Lena will be laid to rest in the Summerland Canyon View Cemetery. Lena will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her family.

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INGRAM, CLIFFORD “KIPPY’ARNOLD of Summerland, BC, passed away with his family by his side on May 10, 2015 at the age of 86 years.

Clifford will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife, Maureen, 4 sons; Cliff Jr. “Kip”, Mike, Doug, Rod, 13 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, brother Rob and sister Barbara. Sadly predeceased by his parents and siblings; Jerry, Margie, Lenny, Kenny, Jimmy, Ronny, and Joanie. Cliff was born in Vancouver, BC on November 6, 1928 and moved to Summerland in 1988. He was an avid fisherman but the best catch of his life lived at home with him. He also enjoyed gold panning, golf, volunteering with the Red Cross for 17 years and at the Polling Stations, and Recope. Cliff loved camping with the family every year and was a mainstay of the family golf tournament which has been running continuously for 40 years. He was well loved for his humour, generous spirit, compassion and thoughtfulness. He worked for Western Oil Services for 30 years and was an Executive of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 4:00 pm from Providence’s Summerland Chapel, 13205 Rosedale Avenue, Summerland, BC with Padre Rick Gay, officiating. Memorial tributes may be made to the COPD Department of Penticton Regional Hospital.

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Tracy Fehr, Summerland soprano, performs at a benefit concert at the palatial British ambassador’s residence in Tunisia. Fehr and studio singers will be performing a local benefit concert on Sunday, May 17 in Summerland at the Lakeside Presbyterian Church.

Fehr to sing at benefit concert Summerland soprano Tracy Fehr and studio singers will present a benefit concert in Summerland this weekend.

The concert, Voices in Song: A Song For Hope, will be held Sunday, May 17 beginning at 7 p.m. at Lakeside Presbyterian Church, 5505 Butler Ave. In March, Fehr visited and performed in Tunisia, just days after the terrorist attack at the Bardo Museum in Tunis.

The attack left 21 tourists killed and many injured.

This was Fehr’s fourth visit to Tunisia with A Song For Hope benefit tours.

The tours raise funds for disadvantaged women. “Everywhere I went Tunisians thanked me for coming in spite of the tragic events,” Fehr said. “It showed Tunisians that Canadians care — that I care deeply for the women of that country.”

Fehr’s main benefit concert was held at the palatial British ambassador’s residence overlooking the Mediterranean

Sea. It was co-hosted by the British and Canadian ambassadors.

She was joined by the Tunisian concert pianist Mehdi Trabelsi as well as the popular our player, Riadh Fehri, who composed a piece in the traditional Arabic style, Sidi Bou Said, for the concert.

Bishop Bill Musk performed on the flute for several Mozart selections.

A second concert was hosted by the International Women’s Group at the Tunisian restaurant, Fondouk El Attarine within the Tunis Medina.

The IWG president said this event represented “solidarity between women, especially those in need.”

Traveling to the mountainous town of El Kef near the Algerian border, Fehr offered two more concerts sponsored by the Minister of Women, Madame Rajit. The first concert in a local theatre drew a mixed crowd of officials, students from the univer-

sity, children, single moms and women who are victims of violence.

Because of the potential risk to foreigners in this region there was heightened security with police guarding the gates as well as at the theatre doors.

Fehr’s final concert was at the El Kef prison for the women inmates who sang and danced to show their appreciation after the concert.

The Association for Cooperation in Tunisia, a Swedish Christian development organization, is working with the Ministry of Women and the prison staff in Tunisia to teach these women, often victims of violence and poverty, livelihood skills such as sewing, embroidery, and jewelry making.

Funds from this tour were raised for ACT’s livelihood project to assist single moms and women at risk receive training and funds to set up small home-based businesses.

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founded by Fehr and ACT in 2008, and has helped many Tunisian women make

positive life changes and regain respect within their communities.

In addition to tours in North Africa and the United Kingdom, Fehr fundraises

for ACT by hosting annual Voices in Song benefit concerts in Penticton.

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He also mentioned how trees in a downtown can lead to more business and how important it is to animate public spaces.

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• 6114 Faircrest Street • Stunning lakeview residential building lots • 6 lots still to choose from • Okanagan living at its best!

Starting at $319,900

• Gourmet kitchen, huge island • Family room plus a games room • 1.52 acres, 2 bay GARAGE plus WORKSHOP

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• 102-6114 Faircrest • Spectacular lakeview home • Dramatic design by Denis Apchin • 2800+ square feet • Unique architecture, dramatic results

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$689,000

Info and photos at www.larryanddonna.com

FAMILY HOME, IN-LAW SUItE • 4 bdr, 4 baths, in-law suite • Large open kitchen & family room • Double garage, lots of RV parking

$942,500

RYAN & SUE EDEN info@theedens.ca

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ROYAL LEPAGE PARKSIDE REALTY 9925 MAIN ST SUMMERLAND BC 250-494-0505

$559,000

Info and photos at www.larryanddonna.com

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Arts PAlette

David Finnis of culture and the economy?

Obviously they are part of both our local culture and our economy, but Gord Hume’s message was, can we do more, and build on the incredible asset of these local family wineries? How do we broaden the shoulder season and encourage chefs to use local food and support local agriculture?

There were many ideas put forward from the table discussions including: improved landscaping, a wine bar/ kiosk on Main Street, Wednesdays on the Water, expanding the hiking, biking trails and providing maps, signage for Centre Stage Theatre, downtown signage about the Kettle Valley Steam Railway, how to take advantage of having four ski hills nearby and how to deal with volunteer burnout. (Remember the Taste of Summerland and other festivals that have gone by the wayside?)

Lots of ideas and lots of opportunities.

And while we ponder them why not enjoy the talent of our own high school’s Acting 12 class as they present “Dating for Dummies” at Centre Stage May 21 to 23.

David Finnis is the publicity chair and past president of the Summerland Community Arts Council, P.O. Box 1217, 9908 Main St., Summerland, B.C. V0H 1Z0.

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D L O S 203-8700 Jubilee Road E.

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D L O S 101-8907 Pineo Court

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• 5 bed, 21.5 bath family home in Trout Creek • Updated kitchen, S/S Appliances, granite • Landscaped, fenced backyard • Steps away from Okanagan Lake. MLS®

$599,000 Ask for Leona to view 250-460-0964 lhopman@telus.net

LEONA HOPMAN 250-460-0964 lhopman@telus.net

250-494-2181 13219 Victoria Road North, Summerland

BRYAN HART 250-490-5948 www.homesfore-u.ca bryanhart@shaw.ca