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Smokers at Summerland’s beaches will have to go elsewhere for a nicotine fix. On Monday, municipal council adopted a no smoking policy for the community’s beaches. The municipality’s Parks and Recreation Commission recommended the policy, which follows similar policies at other Okanagan communities. Signs will be set up at Crescent Beach, Peach Orchard Beach, Rotary Beach and Powell Beach. The cost of putting up one sign at Crescent Beach and two signs at the other three beaches is estimated at $500. Coun. Martin Van
The Artist in Residence at the Summerland Art Gallery combines drawings, paintings and photos with beeswax.
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On the bus
After years of waiting, Summerland’s scheduled bus service started on Monday morning.
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Providing funds
The Penny Lane Bargain Outlet society has made a significant contribution to the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan.
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Smoking banned at beaches by John Arendt
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Alphen, who is a smoker, moved the resolution. “I think it’s fabulous,” he said. “This is common sense.” Members of council would like to add municipal parks in the future. Coun. Peter Waterman said including parks would help since fire is a concern on Giant’s Head Mountain in summer. In August, 1996, a fire on the mountain charred trees and threatened homes in the surrounding area. Earlier in the evening, a delegation of thirdyear nursing students asked council to create a no smoking bylaw for all city-managed properties, including beaches, parks and trails. See EXTENSIVE Page 8
Testing allowed for energy units
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Hearing aids
The Quest Society will collect hearing aids which will be serviced and reused.
by John Arendt
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Hockey action
The Summerland Bantam House Jets hockey team faced teams from Kelowna and Penticton on the weekend.
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YOUR SMILE I like work. It fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours.
Halloween treats
Carla McLeod Special to the Summerland Review
Witch Michelle Gagnon serves up disgusting treats at the Halloween Haunt, held at the Aquatic Centre on Saturday night.
Testing for a recently developed electrical power producing unit will soon begin now that 10 of the devices can be connected to the electrical power grid in Summerland. On Monday evening, council authorized an agreement with ElectroMotion Energy to connect up to 10 of the Revolution power supply units at residences within Summerland. The Revolution combines residential heating, cooling, hot water and backup electrical systems into one unit. Surplus electricity is produced because of the efficiencies which result from the combined system. This electricity can be fed back into the elec-
trical grid, thus reducing the amount of power FortisBC must supply for Summerland. For the past two years, since installing the first Revolution unit at a Summerland home, Zachary has been promoting and refining the concept. “I commend you for what you have done so far,” Coun. Lloyd Christopherson said.”I’m starting to understand some of the basics of it.” Coun. Peter Waterman said there are exciting opportunities for Summerland as the unit gains popularity. Municipal administrator Tom Day said this is the third time Zachary has presented his request to council, refining it each time. “I think there’s a real opportunity for this,” he said. See related story Page 7