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Teachers out for 3 days by John Arendt

Optometry equipment A Summerland optometrist has moved into a larger facility on Victoria Road North.

Page 14 Museum lifetime memberships Four longtime supporters were awarded lifetime memberships at the Summerland Museum and Heritage Society’s Annual General Meeting.

Page 15 Water metering Summerland is moving from the existing flat rate system to metering, although the details have yet to be put in place.

Page 7 Snowpack up The latest snow measurements show Summerland’s reservoirs are expected to fill this spring.

Page 10 Time change Daylight Savings Time takes effect this weekend. Please remember to set all clocks ahead one hour before going to bed on Saturday night.

YOUR SMILE If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably a good investment.

Out of the classroom Teachers across the province were off the job on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during a three-day job action. From left are Deirdre McDowall, Sue Richert and Cathy Addison who were at the roundabout at Prairie Valley Road and Rosedale Avenue.

Classes were cancelled as teachers were off the job Monday to Wednesday during an ongoing labour dispute. The provincial Labour Relations Board has given the teachers the go-ahead to withdraw their services for three days. Because of the job action, the school district cancelled bus service during the action and urged parents not to send their children to school. Wendy Hyer, superintendent of the Okanagan Skaha School District, said at some schools, only one administrator was on duty for the three days. While the three-day closure is shorter than the two-week job action in 2005, Hyer said there are concerns about the effects of the job action on the students. “They’re not in class,” she said. “Every instructional moment with kids is valuable.” Kevin Epp, president of the Okanagan Skaha Teachers’ Union, said the teachers had tried to avoid a disruption of service during the ongoing labour dispute, but felt it necessary as the discussions had not brought about a resolution. “Teachers are really united about having to take a stand,” he said. “We are standing up for all students and for our education system.” See FINANCE Page 2

Denesiuk honoured for service by Barbara Manning Grimm

Long-time school board chair Connie Denesiuk of Summerland won the Workplace – Community Contribution Award at the Women Front and Centre Dinner in Penticton on Saturday night. It was the seventh annual dinner and dance sponsored by the South Okanagan Women in Need Society to raise funds and to honour women for their work in the community.

“It was pretty exciting,” said Denesiuk. “I was surprised. It’s exciting to hear your name called.” Of her many accomplishments in community service, she says she is most proud of leading the school district through the process of amalgamation that resulted in Okanagan Skaha School District 67. Because of that process, “we have a cohesive education community.” She was a school board member representing Summerland for 19 years. During that time she

was instrumental in the amalgamation of Summerland and Penticton school districts, restructuring the Okanagan school system into a middle school model, building Summerland Middle School, reconstruction of Summerland Secondary science wing, reconstruction of entrance to Summerland Secondary School and reconstruction of Penticton Secondary School. Denesiuk was raised in Penticton and continues to support the secondary school from which she

graduated by serving on the planning committee for Penticton Secondary School’s 100th anniversary celebration Connie this spring. She and Denesiuk her husband Bob have been partners and owners of a local residential construction business since 1980 and have a family of four children who were born and raised in this area. Her career of commun-

ity service started with serving on the Parents Advisory Committees of her children’s schools. In later years these paths lead her to be elected chair of the Okanagan Skaha Board of Education and president of the British Columbia School Trustees Association. She is also a founding member of the Summerland Asset Development Initiative, and served for years on the Advisory Planning Commission for the District of Summerland. See DENESIUK Page 11

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Finance minister calls Victoria picket illegal Continued from Page 1

He added that the job action should not hinder the students, since in 2005, the two-week disruption resulted no significant hardships. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I firmly believe the three days will not have a pronounced effect on the children,â&#x20AC;? he said. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Kevin Falcon called a teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; picket line

in Victoria illegal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The B.C. Teachers Federation has mounted an illegal picket line outside several government buildings in Victoria and is encouraging unionized staff not to enter their workplaces. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s view, this strike activity is illegal, and we will seek an injunction from the Labour Relations Board con-

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firming our position today. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are encouraging all staff to come to work as normal. Managers are available to help staff enter the building if they feel intimidated by these disruptive tactics. However, normal pay policy applies, and staff who do not come to work will not be paid for the day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are monitoring the situation closely to ensure that public service staff are not harassed or mistreated.â&#x20AC;?

Museum members Museum society board chair Linda Holman, at centre, congratulates Paul and Maureen Roberge who were awarded life memberships at the Summerland Museum and Heritage Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual General Meeting on Saturday evening. Ray Vinten and Elizabeth Haverkamp also received life memberships.

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Chamber candidates call for growth plans Eight vie for positions on board Candidates in the upcoming Summerland Chamber of Economic Development and Tourism board election shared their visions for the future of the community at a forum on Tuesday evening. The forum, at the chamber board room, drew a total of 17 people, including seven of the eight candidates who took

Brett DeWitt, who had served on the board in previous years, said the chamber needs to attract new businesses to Summerland. “We need to get out there and bring in the potential businesses,” he said. Jason Embree, who has been in Summerland since late 2008, said Summerland has the potential to improve. “I’ve seen what’s been happening in this town during

“Something we’ve been working hard to change is to get rid of the apathy in the community.” Thor Clausen part. Thor Clausen, the current president of the chamber, said the present board has been working to draw more involvement from chamber members. “Something we’ve been working hard to change is to get rid of the apathy in the community,” he said. He added that at time he has made controversial statements in order to spur discussion.

the last few years. As a business owner, it’s quite scary,” he said. Darin Fair, another former chamber board

member, agreed with Embree that the community has much to offer. He said diversification is important as the town and its businesses need to appeal to a wide spectrum of people. “We have something to offer. We just have to believe in this town,” he said. John Lathey, a member of the present board, said the municipality needs to cut red tape for businesses. “Having tried to do business here, I couldn’t believe how difficult it is,” he said. He also would like to see property taxes trimmed. Despite those challenges, he agreed Summerland has much to offer. “The chamber exists to make our community a bet-

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ter place to live,” he added. “We need confidence in ourselves more than anything.” Andre Roman said board members need to bring a variety of ideas to the table. “The more ideas

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jobs in this town, we won’t have a town left.” The eighth candidate, Bruce Charneski, was unable to attend the forum. The chamber board election will take

“I think we’re in a crisis situation. If we can’t get jobs in this town, we won’t have a town left.” Maged Said we have the better the brainstorming,” he said. He added that Summerland needs to work to bring back the festivals which made the town stand out in the 1990s. Maged Said said Summerland is still reeling from difficulties over the past three or four years. “I think we’re in a crisis situation,” he said. “If we can’t get

place at the chamber’s annual general meeting. The meeting is on Tuesday, March 13, at the Summerland Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. A reception will be held at 5 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. Advance voting is on Thursday, March 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the chamber office, 15600 Hwy. 97.

On March 3, police were called after the rear window of a Ford Explorer was smashed. The vehicle had been parked overnight at Armstrong Avenue and Smith Street. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call the Summerland RCMP detachment at 250-494-7416 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Gasoline siphoned On March 5 at 1:50 a.m., police were called about a theft in progress as gas was being siphoned from a car in a driveway. The suspects were seen at Mac’s on Rosedale Avenue and Highway 97. A woman in her mid-20s was arrested and a man was seen running away from the scene. Mischief charges are pending. The incident is still under investigation.

Vehicle rolls On Feb. 29 at 11:20 a.m., police were called to a single vehicle accident on Walters Road at Highway 97. A full-sized Ford Econoline van had flipped onto its side and the driver was unable to get out. Poor road conditions were a factor, police said. There were no injuries and no charges were laid.

Driver impaired On March 2 at 5:40 p.m., police were called about a possible impaired driver in a Ford pickup truck. Police stopped the vehicle on Prairie Valley Road and observed the driver was showing signs of impairment. The driver failed a roadside impairment test. He was taken to the Summerland RCMP detachment where a blood alcohol level above the legal limit was recorded. Charges of impaired driving are pending.

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Settling contracts Students around B.C.were out of the classroom on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday as teachers withdrew their services for three days. Schools remained open, but administrators urged parents not to send their children to school during the job action. The dispute between the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the province has been ongoing since the end of June, when the teachers’ contract expired. Until this week, classes had not been disrupted. In 2005, the last time negotiations between the teachers and the province broke down, teachers were off the job for two weeks. Nobody benefits from such a job action. In the private sector, a dispute between labour and management may result in strike action which affects the two sides involved. Customers are forced to go to other sources for the same products or services. The effects of a public sector job action are much more noticeable. The majority of schoolaged children in the province, aside from those in private schools or home-school environments, are in public schools. For most students and families, the public school system is the only realistic choice they have. Unlike a private sector labour dispute, a dispute between the province and the teachers will affect families most directly. It is important to resolve this labour dispute in a way that is fair to the province and the teachers. But it is also important to ensure the needs of parents and students are still being met. Families and students should not be caught in the middle if the province and the teachers’ union are at an impasse. Surely we can find a better way to resolve these disputes.

Community builder Connie Denesiuk was honoured with the Workplace Community Contribution Award at the Women Front and Centre dinner Saturday night. The award recognizes her many contributions to Summerland, Penticton and the South Okanagan. Young people in particular have benefited from her leadership in the school district and Summerland Asset Development Initiative.

BCTF indoctrinating our kids VICTORIA – Perhaps the single most ridiculous stunt in the lead-up to this week’s teachers’ strike was pulled at an elementary school here in the capital. A teacher gave her Grade 1 class an assignment for antibullying day: take crayons in hand and write to Education Minister George Abbott, d e m a n d ing he stop bullying their teacher and address class size and composition. This North Korea- Tom Fletcher style political indoctrination of six-year-olds was a mistake, according to the local teachers’ union boss, who vaguely indicated that the unnamed teacher would apologize to parents. Is this self-serving abuse of teacher authority an isolated incident? My experience as a parent and journalist suggests it is not, and recent events support that. By Friday, students across B.C. were skipping class in solidarity with their teachers, led by budding campus radicals suddenly conversant with B.C. Teachers’ Federation talking points about “Bill 22.” This left-wing groupthink pervades the education system from public schools through taxpayer-supported colleges and universities. After a couple of generations of this indoctrination, almost everyone “knows” that government under-funding is at the heart of every school problem, standardized testing is an assault on the

fragile self-esteem of students, and reducing class size is the top priority for improving educational outcomes. All of this is glaringly false union propaganda, reinforced in classroom “current affairs” discussions. Don’t believe me? Google “Study: Class size doesn’t matter” for the latest on a growing stack of scientific evidence that shows you and your children are being force-fed lies. B.C. Teachers’ Federation president Susan Lambert announced

marched out their most strident tame trustee to demand the government “come to the table” with billions. One teacher in the crowd held up a large sign adorned with three mug shots: Premier Christy Clark, ex-premier Gordon Campbell and Benito Mussolini, to illustrate a multiple-choice question about “fascism.” In Vancouver, a protesting teacher got big media play, holding up a sign proclaiming that “it’s not about a wage

This left-wing groupthink pervades the education system from public schools through taxpayersupported colleges and universities. the strike on live TV with a remarkable string of rhetoric about the “Orwellian” legislation that will soon put an end to this teacher tantrum. The government needs to negotiate “clearly, rationally and respectfully,” said the boss of union representatives who have spent the last year insulting the taxpayers’ negotiators by telling them to “go back to your masters” and get a couple of billion more. Clearly? It was the BCTF that announced its work-torule plan for the fall and then took the summer off. It was the BCTF that didn’t even present its outrageous 16-per-cent wage demand until January, a full 10 months after formal negotiations began, and accompanied it with a false costing. Orwellian? At a sparsely attended rally on the legislature lawn, local teachers’ unions

increase, it’s about classroom conditions.” This too is a lie. The BCTF trotted out its standard “children first” rhetoric, then tabled its breathtakingly out-of-touch benefit demands. do to classroom conditions. For his part, Abbott started out pretty keen about students and parents heading down to occupy their local school and replace striking teachers with volunteers for a couple of days. But he changed his tune after the support staff union started grumbling about parents colouring too close to their craft lines. One fight at a time, I guess. The next one will be over teacher performance assessment and the choke-hold of union seniority on school jobs. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

culls Before we go to bed on Saturday night, we should set our clocks ahead one hour to make the switch to daylight savings time. It all works out great when we remember. to do so. W h e n we don’t, we arrive for Sunday dinner in time for dessert. Some of us won’t catch on until we show up on the job an hour late on Monday, and that’s an unhappy start to the work week. Oh well, it will be easier in the fall when we are supposed to set our clocks back again and can arrive an hour early for everything.

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Special needs support failing child Dear Editor: It takes a mother a while to figure out just what is going on when her child is having difficulties at school. In my generation, my very bright, quirky and sometimes charming son would have been considered disobedient — a problem. Having a child with a special need has given me the opportunity to get closer to the inner workings of our elementary school. We have

had regular meetings with the school special needs coordinator and a host of professionals who take various roles in helping all the Giant’s Head children get the attention they need. Such wisdom around one table. Teachers, aides, a speech-language specialist, a psychologist, two anxious parents... The conversation is about the progress our child is making with the approaches and aid materials

that were last suggested for him, and adjusting those learning goals for the next time period. The degree of expertise school professionals have to have, to be able to present learning opportunities for our children is unprecedented. Still, from the time our son began in Kindergarten to his present class in Grade 4, the budget for his assistance and the window that allowed him access to it, have

shrunk to near nothing. His aide time is cobbled together in little bits, to help him merely cope with the demands of the day. When I finally gave in and went to class to watch it unfold, I saw how hard it was for him, for his teacher and for the other students. I have seen him devolve from a gregarious, active and wilful child into a scattered and exhausted shell. I am now attending Grade 4. I sit at the back of the class and

THE EARLY YEARS

If you’ve ever wondered how James Lake Industrial Area got its name, here’s the reason. This photo was taken from Giant’s Head, probably in the 1930s. The alkali lake was a great spot for skating in the winter but, other than that, it was just taking up usable land so the Municipality drained it sometime around the early 1970s to make way for industrial shops and manufacturing plants. Just above the lake to the right in this picture, you can see the Summerland Box Company, one of Summerland’s main employers for many years until it burned down (for the second time) in the 1960s. You can find other interesting bits of information about our town’s past at the museum, open Wednesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m.

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to help them get their needs met. I believe our teachers are gifted professionals working under increasingly restrictive conditions. Our class sizes are too large. The level of Educational Assistant time must be increased. My son is one of a large number of children living lives of desperation in the classrooms in B.C. for want of more focussed attention. Money spent while kids are in grade school is an invest-

ment that pays off as they grow, resulting in adults who are capable, optimistic contributors. I envision this for my son, even now as he sits reading a comic at his desk, instead of geometry. We are not sure how we will support our family if we decide we have to — for his survival’s sake — take him out of school and become his teachers. We should not have to be facing this question. Linnea Good Summerland

Local teachers praised for fortitude in dispute

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A lake no longer

do what of my own work I can on laptop, stepping in to assist when I see my boy flounder. From where I sit, I see a warm and personable teacher who engages a large classroom of diverse needs. I see kids who ace the school curriculum, kids with home background noise, kids who read slowly, who struggle over numbers, who have allergies or can’t run, who are shy. I see a collection of individuals — every one of which needs to be known well enough

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Dear Editor: I want to laud the teachers of British Columbia and particularly the teachers of Okanagan Skaha for the courage and fortitude they have shown in the dispute with the boards of education bargaining agent the British Columbia Public School Employers’ Association. In the face of insurmountable odds they have remained respectful, diligent, and professional in their service to students and parents. They have also carried the burden of defending workers’ rights to free collective bargaining, a right the provincial Liberal government caused the Supreme Court of Canada to uphold for the first time in Canada’s history. The most significant issue raised in this dispute is the right of workers to organize, to bargain their working conditions, and to seek contractual improvements to their collective agreements where the workers have such agree-

John Briscall Grief Counsellor

ments. To date the teachers’ job action has caused no disruption of learning for children or for parent opportunities to monitor and assist student learning outcomes. We are living in a world where the neoconservative leaders in our governments seek to denigrate all workers by using political jargon and spin to convince the public that working people are the cause of the economic woes of the world. Big business, multinational corporations, large banks, and those who earn their living off the labour of the working poor and the working middle class are given every opportunity to continue to behave in ways that are morally and ethically corrupt. The current Liberal government has strategically assisted BCPSEA to resist any attempts to bargain a new agreement because the government has promised to make the playing field uneven, favouring

the employers’ association. First teachers were made an essential service, usually defined as a service and now are threatened with legislation to force teachers to be in the classroom. We have had the federal Conservatives legislate postal workers in the public sector and airline workers in the private sector, thereby abusing the rights of working people to be organized and to freely negotiate their working conditions. Now we have our provincial government doing the same with teachers. Profits increase even in these difficult economic times but salaries for workers stagnate to a level where the middle class is disappearing. The wealth of our nation is in the hands of fewer and fewer people and working people are in danger of becoming indentured labourers, earning wages that do not meet the cost of living in this province or this country. See ANOTHER page 6

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Quiet support didn’t work for park Dear Editor: I am a proponent of the proposed national park reserve, but unfortunately, I have been mostly reticent in support, except for some letters to Parks Canada and a few governmental agencies in the early stages of the Feasibility Study. A short while ago, I came across my copy of the 2008 winter newsletter of the Okanagan Similkameen Parks Society which contains an

article by Don Gayton of Summerland, wherein Mr. Gayton writes the following prophetic words in relation to the national park: “Quiet support is meaningless. Active, vocal support and persistent support, even by small minorities, is what politicians respond to.” I wish that everyone (including myself) who silently supported the national park reserve had erected huge signs

on their property and slapped bumper stickers on their cars, saying “Yes National Park,” and otherwise made their opinion known. For that reason, I have recently written to both the premier and the minister of environment setting forth my arguments in favour of the proposed park. I hope that all hitherto quiet proponents of the national park reserve will also take action.

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In order for the park to become a reality, we have to send the provincial government such a barrage of letters, e-mails, telephone calls, etc., that they cannot ignore our point or view. We have reached a major crossroads on the bumpy highway leading to the objective of a natural park and if we hope to attain our goal, all supporters of the park have to make some noise. Parks Canada has worked long and hard on the national park proposal, and many of the seemingly insurmountable obstacles that initially faced the project have been overcome by compromise, concession and the redefining of boundaries. The park would be a refuge to scenic beauty and solitude, rich in diverse plants, animals and birds, and a place to renew and uplift the spirit.

It would protect the area from destructive practices such as vehicular hill climbing and mud bogging, bush parties and the high risk of wildfire associated with them, the illegal dumping of garbage, yard waste, old appliances, furniture, etc., and a host of other misuses. The national park would also prove to be an invaluable asset to the economy of the South Okanagan and Similkameen, because of its capability to generate business and job opportunities. All this has been reiterated time and again, but the opponents to the park continue their clamour against it. I appreciate to a degree the concern of some of the opposition, as they genuinely fear that their livelihood will be impacted by the national park. However, I have no

empathy whatsoever for most of the naysayers, who consist of four wheel drive and ATV operators and hunters, whose mindset is that they have always enjoyed unrestricted use of the region free of charge, and this should and must be their right in perpetuity. My family moved to Oliver in 1966 and at that time the rare pocket desert still covered a substantial portion of the valley floor. Today the aforesaid ecosystem has been reduced to scattered fragments by interminable agriculture, commercial, industrial and residential development. The same fate awaits the representative area of the unique and endangered grasslands that Parks Canada proposed to preserve. Once this terri-

tory is taken over by private enterprise it will be forever lost to the public, and that includes the naysayers to the national park. Sharron J. Zuehlke Oliver

Hockeyville try good for spirit Dear Editor: Summerland, unfortunately, did not make it to the second round of CBC’s Hockeyville contest. On behalf of the Summerland Hockeyville Committee I would like to thank all those businesses and citizens for their efforts. This contest is a great way of creating community spirit and promoting our community nation wide. David Gregory Hockeyville Committee Summerland

Another blow for working people Continued from Page 5

If the teachers are legislated back to work, yet another blow to working people everywhere will result in continued expectations that they should not

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Water metering system considered by John Arendt The municipality will move from flat rates for domestic water to a metering system, but the details have not yet been finalized. Municipal treasurer Ken Ostraat said the municipality will send out statements beginning in May showing homeowners their water consumption and the amount they would have to pay under a metering system. The metering is expected to begin before the end of the year. Under the metering system, residents will pay a base rate for water service and the first 25 cubic metres of water. For water use above that amount, various rates are charged, depending on the amount used. The base rate will be lower than the present flat rate charged for residential water users. “If you’re using very little water,

you’ll see a reduction in your bill,” Ostraat said. For use marginally over the 25 cubic metres, the rate will be modest, but for those who use excessive amounts of water, the cost will go up considerably, he said. Someone using 30 cubic metres of water instead of 25 cubic metres would pay around $1.50 for the extra amount. Most Summerlanders will pay around the same amount or less than they pay at present. “Close to 75 per cent of the people aren’t going to pay appreciably more,” he said. “The vast majority of people are doing a great job.” Around 100 will see significantly higher bills because of their water use habits. Ostraat said there are some water users who regularly consume 300 to 400 cubic metres a month — less than many

people use in an entire year. “They’re going to start paying,” he

said. “Once they have to write a cheque for $300 or $400 in one

month, they’re going to change their consumption.”

A presentation on the new water rates will come before

council on March 12, during the morning meeting.

Vehicle rolls Firefighters examine an accident scene on Walters Road on Wednesday morning after a van tipped over. There were no injuries.

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Small orchard receives award High-density planting results in productive apple block by John Arendt

Supporting the Red Cross Gladys Schmidt, left, treasurer of the Summerland Lions Club, presents a $500 cheque to Dale Belvedere of the Summerland Red Cross. The funding will go to upgrade the area where medical equipment is sterilized. The Red Cross offers an equipment loan service on Wharton Street, behind the Summerland Art Gallery.

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At just over 1.6 hectares, Rawdon Potter’s orchard block is small but vibrant. The block, one of three Potter farms, was the winner of the Compact Orchard Award presented at the 2012 Tree Fruit Industry Awards. The awards were given in Kelowna on March 1 and 2. Since 2006, Potter has leased the land from Garney Nixdorf. He uses it for highdensity apple production. Most of the block is in super spindle ambrosia apple trees with the remainder in slender spindle gala apple trees. Slender spindle trees are spaced between one and 1.2 metres apart while super spindle trees

are spaced just 46 centimetres apart. “That’s the latest and best method of growing apples,” Potter said. “Anybody who replants now is going for at least slender spindle and probably super spindle trees,” he said. The high density

itable. He recalled a comment from Mayor Janice Perrino in the spring of 2009. Speaking about small agricultural parcels in the community, she said, “Small farms do not feed the world. Big farms work and big farms need to be marketed and pro-

“Anybody who replants now is going for at least slender spindle and probably super spindle trees.” Rawdon Potter orchard has around 12,000 trees. Potter said the close plantings allow for better quality, but a compact orchard is also expensive to plant. Peter Waterman, a former agrologist who leased the orchard until 2006, planned and planted the block. Potter said the award for the compact orchard proves small orchards can be productive and prof-

moted.” Potter said, “I took that as a personal insult. I’ve used that as a motivation to prove her wrong.” Other awards given at the 2012 Tree Fruit Industry Awards were the Golden Apple Award which went to Avtar Mann of Mann Orchards in Vernon and the Soft Fruit Award which went to Greg and Chris Norton of Oliver.

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Teacher debate could last two weeks by Tom Fletcher Black Press VICTORIA – Unless teachers violate a Labour Relations Board ruling and extend their strike, the debate on legislation putting an end to their withdrawal of service could stretch into next week before becoming law, B.C. Liberal house leader Rich Coleman said Monday. In weekend interviews, B.C. Teachers’ Federation president Susan Lambert wouldn’t rule out teachers staying off the job beyond three consecutive days granted by the LRB ruling on essential services. The LRB ruling also allows for one day off the job in following weeks, but some B.C. school districts begin spring break the week of March 12. Coleman said as long as the teachers’ union follows the LRB ruling, he sees no reason to accelerate passage of Bill 22, which carries the threat of heavy fines for further strike action by teachers once it is passed. NDP house leader John Horgan said opposition MLAs will hold up passage of Bill 22, which would extend the current BCTF contract terms and permit the appointment of a mediator in the yearlong dispute. NDP MLAs expect to speak for the maximum 17 hours they are permitted, which would likely extend the debate into next week. Education Minister George Abbott said the three-day strike allows teachers to “vent” their hostility toward the government before returning to classrooms. The legislation changes the rules for hiring teachers as well as dealing with class size and special needs support. If the government had staged an emergency debate to push the bill through this past weekend, it

could have inflamed tensions further, Abbott said. The BCTF has refused to accept the two-year “net zero” wage mandate that has been accepted by most other public sector unions. That includes public school support staff, whose members have ratified agreements in 24 school districts. The most recent ratifications were in Rocky Mountain, Arrow Lakes, New Westminster, Burnaby and Gulf Islands districts, where employees agreed to accept no raise.

Senior executives The members of the Summerland Seniors’ Drop-in Centre board of directors were sworn in last week. In the back row from left are directors Roman Meinhardt, John Stringer, Mary Dionne, Shirley Dean and Paul Reinholdt. In front from left are Keith Dixon, treasurer Irene Sadler, second vice-president Ken Ball, president Geraldine Koropchuk, first vice-president Sheila White and secretary Pat Matthews. Missing is Alex Gold.

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Snow level above historical average Summerland will have no problems filling the reservoirs this spring as the snowpack levels recorded

at Summerland Reservoir and Isintok Lake are above normal. The latest read-

ings, taken on March 1, show a snow depth of 948 millimetres at Summerland Reservoir and 711 mm at

Isintok Lake. The water equivalent at Summerland Reservoir is 234 mm or 113 per cent of the

historical average water equivalent. At Isintok Lake, the water equivalent is 171 mm or 111 per

cent of the historical average. Scott Lee, water operations manager for the municipality,

Under new ownership Gerald Blystone of Santorini’s Restaurant turns over the keys to new owners Alison Schmidt, left, and Terry Sotir. The transfer took effect March 1. The restaurant will be open seven days a week.

said the figures show an improvement from the Feb. 1 readings, when both sites were at 88 per cent of normal levels. “We’ve gained quite a bit in the past three weeks,” he said. By March 1, around 80 per cent of the annual peak snowpack has accumulated. Last year, the snow pack was lower than normal, but the melt happened gradually and as a result, there were no water shortage problems. “We could have had some serious water issues last year if the melt had happened all at once,” he said. While the snowpack is higher than normal, Lee does not anticipate flooding this year. However, municipal crews will continue to monitor the snowpack. A delay in melting and an above average snowpack can present challenges in managing the reservoirs, he said.

Knitting group formed Is there anyone out there who would like to learn how to knit? The Pirates Knitting Group meets Tuesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the lounge at Summerland United

Church. It has a few excellent and very experienced instructors. Twelve attended the last meeting. Ages ranged from preschool to a few sen-

iors. Some of the children crocheted, while their mothers concentrated on knitting. There is no charge. If you need knitting needles or yarn,

you may find some available at the Thrift Shop. For more information phone Audrey McIntosh at 250-4941898, or Pat Amundsen at 250-494-1593.

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Denesiuk continues to serve Continued from Page 1

As for a future in She has worked on politics, she said, “I the Raise a Reader am certainly keeping campaign and for the my options open if past five years has there are opportunorganized a Share ities that arise in the the Spirit Christmas future. I will be open hamper through to those if they are of SOWINS. interest to me.” She is again active “I have spent my as a director on the life in Penticton and board of SADI in a r e s t r u c t u r - “I see so many people ing process around me being supto encour- portive and trying to age the community to make the community build assets better.” for youth Connie Denesiuk development. She is filling a tem- Summerland. Someporary position with times we take it for Summerland Cham- granted. ber of Economic “I see so many Development and people around me Tourism. She is also being supportive and chair of the finance trying to make the committee for a local community better.” church. Denesiuk has also been doing consulting work on governance and structure with school boards elsewhere in the province to help them make the most of their three year mandate. She has put her name forward as a candidate for the board of directors of Summerland Credit Union, which will be elected this spring.

Supporting royalty The Summerland Kiwanis Club presented money to Miss Summerland Jacqueline Belanger, second from right, and this year’s Miss Kiwanis, Lindsey Jenner. Belanger received $500 to assist her with her efforts in this year’s B.C. Ambassador Program in August while Jenner recived $300 to for her work in this year’s pageant. At left is Fred Edelman, Lieutenant Governor of Division 9 of Kiwanis. Beside him is Robert Beers, president of the Summerland Kiwanis Club.

Volunteers needed for Fest-of-Ale Organizers with the 17th Annual Okanagan Fest-of-Ale are still looking for volunteers to assist with the upcoming event.

The festival will take place at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on Friday, April 13 and Saturday, April 14.

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Discussing bullying Ruth Charles, right, signs copies of her book, No More Dragons. Charles read from her book on Feb. 29. The book deals with issues surrounding bullying and Charles’ reading coincided with Pink Shirt Day, a day to raise awareness about problems of bullying.

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What’s up SUMMERLAND and region 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. 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 DeeDee at 250-404-0406. Euchre every second and fourth Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Dropin Centre, 9710 Brown St. Seniors’ coffee is held at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. every Thursday at 9 a.m. Seniors welcome. Coffee and muffins available. Summerland Lions Club meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Harold Simpson Youth Centre, 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. For more information call Gladys Schmidt at 250-4944933. Summerland Material Girls Quilt Guild meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from September to May at 9 a.m. in the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre, 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. For more information call Doris Flynn at 250-494-7262.

The Rug Hooking Circle meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month from noon to 3 p.m. at Leir House Arts and Cultural Centre, 220 Manor Park Ave., Penticton. Practice a traditional Canadian art form in a group setting. Hosted by certified teacher, fibre artist and published contributor Angela Possak, 250-767-0206 or online rughookingteacher.ca. The Summerland Arts Centre is the location every Thursday afternoon between 1 and 4 p.m. for the Traditional Rug Artists. Drop in and see how the rug hooking of your grandmother’s era is handled in a modern way. The Summerland Multiple Sclerosis Coffee Group meets the last Thursday of every month at Santorini’s Restaurant at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Sandy at 250-493-6564. TOPS BC #725 Summerland meets every Thursday in the lower level of the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. Weigh-in is from 5:30 to 6 p.m. and is followed by a meeting. For more information call Louise at 778-516-3070.

Friday Bridge is every Friday at 1 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown St. Phone 250-494-8164. Cribbage is played every Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. Summerland Pleasure Painters meet Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the basement level of the Summerland branch of Okanagan Regional Library. New members welcome. Tai Chi is Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. Beginners welcome. Phone Nancy at 250-494-8902.

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keen Summerland women can’t do when they are brought together in the name of community service. For more information phone 250-494-9066 or 250-494-9106 or visit questsociety.shawwebspace.ca. South Okanagan Genealogical Society meets every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Penticton Public Library/Museum, 875 Main St., Penticton. For further information, call Nola Reid at 250-492-0751. Summerland Caregiver Support Group meets on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Summerland Health Centre. For more information, call Cindy at 250-404-8072. Whist is played on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. Everyone is welcome.

Members of the Summerland Dance Club invite couples to join them at the next dance on Saturday, March 10. Come and enjoy an evening of dancing to the music of a live band, About Time, as well as friendly fellowship and food. For further information contact Ann Ling, 250-494-7168. South Summerland Legion Ladies Auxiliary members are serving breakfast the first Saturday of the month until summer at Summerland Legion Branch 22 on Rosedale Avenue. Proceeds go to the Summerland Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

Sunday DivorceCare is for all who are suffering from the difficulties resulting from separation or divorce. The group meets at Summerland Baptist Church just inside the Victoria Road South entrance on Sundays from 5 to 7 p.m. 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 who owns or is interested in vintage cars (25 years or older) is invited to attend. For more information phone 250-494-5473.

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Caregivers and family members of those with Alzheimer Disease and related dementias will meet for a support and education meeting on Monday, March 19 at 7 p.m. at the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Resource Centre, 104-34 Westminster Ave. E., Penticton. For details or information, contact Laurie Myres at 250-493-8182. Dabber Bingo is at the Senior Dropin Centre, 9710 Brown St. every Monday at 1:30 p.m. 16 regular games, Lucky 7, Odd/Even, Bonanza. Everyone is welcome. License #832873. Pickleball, a tennis-like game, fun for all ages, is held at Summerland Baptist Church, Victoria Road entrance, Mondays from 3 to Ministerial Association 5 p.m. Paddles provided. Wear comfortable clothes and gym shoes. Drop-in fee is $1. The South Okanagan Orchid Society meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Okanagan College ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN HOLY CHILD in Penticton. The group meets 9311 Prairie Valley Rd. (Stone Church in Summerland) CATHOLIC CHURCH September to June. For more Sunday Services - 8:30 am & 10 am information, contact Joan at Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday - 9 am - 1 pm Rosedale & Quinpool 250-494-4293.

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Tuesday Bridge games at St. Stephen’s Church Hall on Tuesdays beginning at 1 p.m. New players are always welcome. For information call 250-494-6116 or 250-494-5363. Kiwanis Club of Summerland meeting times are the first and third Tuesdays of each month from noon to 1 p.m. If interested phone John Tamblyn at 250-494-2151. NeighbourLink’s Lunch Social is held the second Tuesday of every month at the Seniors’ Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown St. Everyone welcome. Should you require transportation, please phone 250-4044673 at least 24 hours in advance. Penticton Concert Band practices Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. New members welcome. Intermediate to advanced players. Call Gerald at 250-809-2087. 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.) There’s nothing that

Wednesday Religious education for kindergarten to Grade 7 children every Wednesday evening 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Holy Child Catholic Church. Call 250-494-3110 with questions. Summerland Air Cadets parade Wednesday nights, 1815-2130 hours at Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre, 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. All youth aged 12 to 18 welcome. For more information call Air Cadet office at 250- 494-7988. 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.

Upcoming El Mariachi Los Dorado will perform Saturday, March 24 at Centre Stage Theatre, Summerland. Tickets at Martin’s Flowers, Summerland (next to Nesters.) 250-4945432 and The Dragon’s Den, Penticton, 250-492-3011 On Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week, Recope Society of Summerland offers medically supervised water therapy and land exercise programs helpful to clients with various medical conditions, such as joint replacements, stroke, back problems, arthritis, to name just a few. A medical referral is required – speak to your doctor. Call Maureen at 250-494-9006 for more details. SADI Drop-In Program Monday to Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. for students in Grades 6 to 12. Come out and play pool, ping pong or chill out and chat. Seniors’ volleyball at the Youth Centre beginning at 10 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Organizers hope more women will turn out. For additional information call Jane or Frank at 250-494-4666. Summerland Badminton Club plays most days all year. Shaun at 250-494-1523. Summerland Senior Oldtimer Hockey Group for ages 55 to 85+ plays Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8 to 9:30 a.m. For registration and details contact Wayne at 250-494-7460. Volunteers are needed to read with children in Summerland elementary schools. The One to One children’s literacy program is part of Literacy Now in the South Okanagan-Similkameen. Volunteers will be asked to commit to an hour and a half one morning or afternoon per week, spending 30 minutes with each child from early February to early May. Minimum age for volunteers is 18. The children are in Grades 1 to 5. Lyn Town at 250-494-3265 has more information. Would you like to volunteer as a literacy tutor? More than nine million Canadians struggle with low literacy. You can help by volunteering to tutor an adult in your community. For more information, call Danielle Robinson, Penticton Tutor Coordinator, Okanagan College, 250-492-4305 ext. 3244 drobinson@okanagan.bc.ca.

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Exhibit explores natural environment Nature In Motion, a study of the magical interplay between colour, movement and the natural environment opens at the Summerland Art Gallery with a reception on Thursday, March 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Film festival The 10th annual World Community Film Festival runs from March 8 to 11 at

UBC-Okanagan and the KLO Campus of Okanagan College. This is Western Canada’s largest documentary film festival. The film program this year features an outstanding selection of 35 documentary films from around the world. Film topics include environmental, social justice and human rights issues. www.worldfilmfestkelowna.net.

Dance club The Friday Night

Dance Club will hold its next dance this Saturday, March 10 with the band About Time at the Legion. Future dances will be April 14 (New Vintage) and May 12 (Shindigger). Enjoy an evening of dancing, fellowship, prizes and food for a most reasonable price. For further information phone Anne Ling at 250-494-7168 or George Sutton at 250-494-1804.

Philosophers’ Café series The next Philosophers’ Café is next Wednesday, March 14 at 7 p.m. at the Summerland Arts Centre, 9533 Main Street. Dr. Norah Keating will moderate a discussion on “Counting on families to support older adults—a good approach to population aging?” Admission is by donation. Coffee and refreshments available. Doors open at

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Okanagan College’s Red Dot Players present Blithe Spirit, a hilarious supernatural comedy by Noel Coward on Friday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 18 at 2 p.m. at the Okanagan College Theatre, 1000 K.L.O. Rd. in Kelowna. Tickets are available at Mosaic Books, the Okanagan College Bookstore, and the door. www. kalwriters.com.

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endars for the next Tune Agers Concert being held Sunday, April 1 at the Cleland Theatre. You will be able to enjoy A Taste of Broadway at this annual spring concert. And on Thursday, April 5 enjoy the unique sound and pleasure of big band jazz at Centre Stage Theatre with the Thursday Night Jazz Band and friends. ❏❏❏ If you know of an event you feel should be included in the Arts Palette or on the Arts Council’s online calendar, please email: dfinnis@telus. net or call: 250-4948994. summerlandarts.com and twitter. com/artspalette David Finnis is president of the Summerland Community Arts Council.

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A proposed roundabout at the corner of Prairie Valley Road and Victoria Road South would affect the Darke house, one of the oldest homes in Summerland.

House at intersection has long history The planned construction of the new roundabout at the corner of Prairie Valley Road and Victoria Road South means an uncertain future for one of Summerland oldest homes in jeopardy: the Darke House. This building is on Summerland’s Heritage Building Inventory list. This building was the home of James Alexander Darke (1876-1949). James and his brother Robert Silas Darke (18601941) came to Sum-

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moved to Station Road (Victoria Road South) and lived there until James died in 1949, just days after the couple celebrated their 50th anniversary. The Summerland Heritage Advisory Commission will be exploring options to determine if this building can be preserved. These options could include moving the building to another site or perhaps repositioning the building on the existing lot. The District of Summerland

owns the building. Unlike committees, commissions allow the public to actively participate in discussions. But only the commission members have the final

recommendation to council. The meeting will be held Thursday, March 22 at 7 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce building on Highway 97.

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Setting up Grant Goods sets up some of the optometry equipment in the new optometry office on Victoria Road South. The larger facility opened on Monday.

The Summerland Chamber of Economic Development will hold its annual general meeting on Tuesday March 13 at the Senior Drop-In Centre on Brown Street. Each spring the members of SCEDT are invited to come together to review the past year and learn about the new objectives for the coming year. This year, the membership will also vote on changing the name of the organization from SCEDT to the Summerland Chamber of Commerce. All of that is pretty straightforward and does not generally elicit mass excitement. Another year, another AGM.

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If we, as a group, become engaged within the business community and work together towards common goals such as a revitalized local economy, we have the numbers to be an incredibly powerful voice. Our voice can be the difference. By having eight qualified and experienced members of our chamber wanting to fill five vacant board positions is a clear sign of apathy lifting. Please go to summ e r l a n d c h a m b e r. com for details on the eight nominees, their personal and professional biographies and some of their thoughts on building Summerland. I guarantee interesting reading. The SCEDT AGM is an opportunity to become involved in the future growth and success of the Summerland business community. In Summerland, we are fortunate to have a system in place where each business license holder is able to participate fully in making decisions that affect our economic health as a community. Use your opportunity to support positive growth and change. Each vote makes a difference. Lisa Jaager is the manager of the Summerland Chamber of Economic Development and Tourism.

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Preventing future robocalls incidents Although I have not had a significant amount of local inquiries on the robocalls issue I believe it is an important subject and one that I would like to communicate my position on. For those of you unfamiliar with robocalls, it is the use of an advanced automated phone dialing system that has the capacity to contact hundreds if not thousands of citizens to deliver a prerecorded message. Why this is a concern is that intentional misinformation can be passed on that is intended to misinform citizens. During the writ period of an election

calls that suggest a polling station location has changed could potentially decrease voter participation or otherwise attempt to influence the outcome of an election. What is an even greater concern is that it would seem possible that these types of calls, through the use of technology, may be possible to be completed in an anonymous manner. As there is currently an Elections Canada investigation into this case I am hopeful that those responsible are identified and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. From my perspec-

tive there can be zero tolerance for any effort that is made to attempt to unduly influence the outcome of an election or otherwise manipulate our cherished Canadian democratic process. While it is important for the investigation to be completed so that all facts can be made public, I also believe that we must be proactive to ensure that proper safeguards are in place to prevent these incidents form occurring again in the future. As your Member of Parliament I can confirm that I will support initiatives that can increase transparency and accountabil-

ity in our elections laws and I will report on this matter again as more information is available. I have also commented on this matter further on my www.DaninOttawa. com blog site. This week the Ministry of Finance is announcing some changes that will increase the rights of consumers in areas such as banking and finance. Most notable is that the "hold" period that a federally regulated bank uses for funds deposited into your account to clear has been shortened to four days on deposits up to $1,500.

In addition a customer can now also have immediate access to the first $100 of that deposit. Other changes include the banning of unsolicited credit card cheques and new service fee charges can no longer be imposed through negative “opt out” billing practices. The express consent of consumers will be required before new fees or services can be imposed. There will also be changes made with respect to mortgages from federally regulated providers. These lenders will be required to provide more information to consumers regarding

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Dan Albas methods that will help to pay off a mortgage faster without having to pay a prepayment charge. There will be other more minor changes in this area to ensure that more information is provided to help educate consumers on all costs related to a mortgage

including pre-payment penalties. Canadians work hard to build a secure future and deserve clear information to make important decisions in building equity and reaching financial security. Canadians also deserve more timely access to their own money and the announced changes today will help to meet these important goals. Our government is continuing to take action to help citizens build a stronger Canada. Dan Albas is the Member of Parliament for OkanaganCoquihalla and can be reached at dan. albas@parl.gc.ca.

Museum society awards lifetime memberships

Board of directors The Summerland Museum’s board for the coming year was chosen on Saturday. In the back row from left are Terry Green, David Gregory, David Mallory, Allen Beam and Roger Boulet. In front from left are Sandra Nicolson, Linda Holman, Maureen Osland and Bernice Shiosaki.

The Summerland Museum and Heritage Society held its annual general Meeting at the IOOF Hall on Saturday evening. Besides the presentation of the year’s activities, the society awarded lifetime membership to four of its members. Receiving this honour were Paul and Maureen Roberge, Ray Vinten and Elizabeth Haverkamp. The Roberges have assisted with the Summerland Museum since its creation. Vinten played a central role in the construction and layout of the displays at the museum, which still are in use. Haverkamp has been a long time member of the society board. The special guest speakers were John

and Marilyn Topham. They provided unique background to a documentary film made by their sons Jeff and Andrew. The documentary is titled Liberia 77. The Tophams had lived in Liberia in 1977. Recently their sons had returned to

where they had once lived. This return visit was recorded as a documentary and is still receiving recognition and awards. The newly elected society board thanked Sharon Stone and Ruth ten Veen for arranging a successful annual meeting.

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Understanding Bill 22 This week is one of those few times in history when the B.C. Legislature is in session and at the moment classes all across British Columbia are not on account of the current BCTF strike action. While this is not the first time in history that there has been a province wide strike it is somewhat unique to have a strike occurring so close to spring break. Rather than engage in a finger pointing exercise I would like to provide some basic background information about the cur-

rent strike and share some financial information to taxpayers regarding the costs of some of the issues involved. The first point to be raised is that this is a legal strike that has been authorized by the B.C. Labor relations board under specific terms. Provided there is two days notice, the BCTF may withdrawal services for a period of three days for the first week and one day if additional weeks are to be impacted, again subject to notification. Government has

Health Matters It’s Pharmacy Awareness Week. Pharmacists take their commitment to your care very seriously – and it seems you appreciate it. Once again, an annual Ipsos Reid poll has placed pharmacists at the top of the list of most trusted professionals. This is especially significant given the recent evolutions of health care: pharmacists are now adapting prescriptions, administering injections and conducting comprehensive medication reviews. Thank you for your confidence! Think teens aren’t listening? A Seattle study demonstrated a drop in marijuana use by teens who were regular users after only two 30-60 minute “talks.” The key seems to be a non-lecturing approach. The styles used were motivational interviewing and education on current research and health/ psychological effects. A year later, marijuana use was down 11-15% (motivational interviewing fared best) - with no further interventions used. Got time for a chat? Keeping ahead of drug abuse is a science all its own. The prescription painkiller oxycodone, a potent narcotic, has had its share of bad press due to its abuse potential. Manufacturers Pfizer Inc. and Acura Pharmaceuticals have created a specialized oxycodone tablet (Oxecta) that has built-in safeguards. Mixed with liquid, it forms a gel which can’t be drawn into a syringe and, if crushed to “snort,” it causes severe irritation and pain to nasal passages. Old and expired medications can be toxic to children or pets that may get into them as well as harmful to the environment if discarded of improperly. In British Columbia, we have the Medications Returns program. Simply collect your old, expired and/or unneeded medications and take them to your local pharmacy for safe, environmentally friendly disposal. In 2010, consumers returned close to 30,000 kilograms of medications! More info: www.medicationsreturn.ca Pharmacists can do so much more than just fill your prescriptions. Talk to us soon to find out how we can help optimize your health outcomes.

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introduced legislation in Bill 22 that once passed would seek to end job action through the use of fines for future strikes, a legislated cooling off period and the use of a mediator. Bill 22 also implements a $165 million learning improvement fund to improve support for special needs students. Bill 22 also proposes other changes. Although classizes will remain unchanged for kindergarten through to Grade 3 there have been changes proposed for the class maximum of 30 students for Grades 4 to 12. Under Bill 22 a class cannot exceed 30 students unless in the opinions of the superintendent of schools for the school district and the principal of the school, the organization of the class is appropriate for student learning, or if the class is in a prescribed category of classes. If in the case of the former, additional compensation and resources would be provided to the teacher in question. This legislation is based partially on a model in the Coquit-

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Bill Barisoff lam school district where there are currently ZERO classes over 30. Bill 22 also proposes mediation to help achieve a balance between seniority and qualifications when filling teaching positions. This is similar to current contract language that exists in the Central Okanagan and Surrey school districts. What Bill 22 does not address is demands from the BCTF for significant wage and benefit increases. Bill 22 proposes a net zero mandate that all other public sector unions have agreed to, currently 130 agreements to-date. The cost of the current BCTF demands are $2.06 billion over the next three years. To put these costs into perspective the

province would need to effectively maintain the HST and direct all of the excess proceeds entirely into funding the BCTF contract demands over the next three years. As many citizens are well aware, the majority of British Columbians recently rejected increased taxes and the HST. As there will be less revenues as a result of this change in tax policy spending must also be adjusted accordingly. We cannot leave a burden of debt to our children and grandchildren that will only further comprise the ability to deliver important programs like healthcare, education and welfare for future generations. Before I close this week I would like to wish the Penticton Vees organization best wishes as this week they will attempt to set a new record for most consecutive wins in history for junior hockey in North America. Job well done by the players, managements, volunteers and fans of this outstanding local hockey club. Bill Barisoff is the MLA for Penticton.

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SCOREBOARD Bowling Vineyard Lanes and Bistro Results: Feb. 27 to March 2 Tuesday Morning Club 55+: women’s high single, Sharon Lagarde, 248; men’s high single, Jim Hayes, 276; women’s high triple, Sharon Lagarde, 587; men’s high triple, Jim Hayes, 597; team high single, Gentlemen’s Club, 752; team high triple, Gentlemen’s Club, 1,917; top team points, Challengers, 6 points. Tuesday Afternoon Club 55+: women’s high single, Babe Best, 239; men’s high single, Ivar Riise, 240; women’s high triple, Babe Best, 538; men’s high triple, Ivar Riise, 660; team high single, Lucky Strikes, 963; team high triple, Lucky Strikes, 2,614; top team points, Lucky Strikes, 10 points. Special Olympics: women’s high single, Ida, 205; men’s high single, Kit, 248; women’s high double, Ida, 373; men’s high double, Kit, 426. Tuesday Harlan’s YBC Juniors: men’s high single, Remy Houde, 148; men’s high double, Remy Houde, 272; team high single, Incredibowls, 593; team high double, Incredibowls, 1,096; top team points, Incredibowls, 6 points. Thursday Morning Club 55+: women’s high single, Marg Dionne, 270; women’s high triple, Irene Ferguson, 628; team high single, Swinging Seniors, 631; team high triple, Swinging Seniors, 1,850; Thursday Coca-Cola Mixed: women’s high single, Charlotte Kopp, 221; men’s high single, Stacy Brilz, 275; women’s high triple, Sharon Armstrong, 578; men’s high triple, Stacy Brilz, 719; team high single, Mixed Company, 737; team high triple, Mixed Company, 2,173; top team points, Good Company, 8 points.

Outstanding skaters Summerland Skating Club honoured outstanding members at a year-end banquet recently. Sofia Cecconi won the BMO Canskater Of The Year award. The BMO Canskate Champions this year are Brooke Jenner, Vanessa Herman and Morgan Hilgersom. Drew O’Sullivan won the most Sportsmanlike Intermediate Skater while Saki Smith won the most Improved and Most Conscientious Intermediate Skater. Alexa Brickenden won the most Sportsmanlike Senior Skater while Natasha Roblesky won the most Improved and Most Conscientious Senior Skater. Pictured in the back row are Vanessa Herman, Drew O’Sullivan, Natasha Roblesky, Alexa Brickenden and Brooke Jenner. In the front row are Saki Smith and Sofia Cecconi. Missing from the photo is Morgan Hilgersom.

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Curling Summerland Curling Club Results: Feb. 27 to March 2 Monday morning senior men: Stan Green defeated Jim Tompkins, Don Skinner defeated Bob Ezart, Geordie Taylor defeated Lionel Coleman, Doug Steinke defeated Paul Cowen. Monday evening men: Gary Raymond defeated Russ Lemke, Steve Clement defeated Mike Lemke, Rob Robinson defeated Ken Rae, Stan Green defeated Rick Drewnisz. Tuesday morning mixed: Hector Cartier tied Ev Gillespie, Jules Dore defeated Les Allen, Art Zilkie defeated Jerry Lidin, John Nicolson defeated Bill Penman. Tuesday evening ladies: Betty Raymond defeated Lil Blashko, Sue Johnston defeated Wendi Archer, Gail Ostaficiuk defeated Bev Skinner. Wednesday morning senior men: Paul Martin defeated Bob Ezart, Stan Green defeated Don Skinner, Lionel Coleman defeated Doug Steinke, Jim Tompkins defeated Paul Cowen. Wednesday evening men: Gary Wingerak defeated Rick Drewnisz, Dave Gartrell defeated Ken Rae, Glen Brennan defeated Gary Geiger, Gary Raymond defeated Dave Tether. Thursday morning ladies: Rose McNeill defeated Diane Krancenblum, Diana Leitch defeated RoseMarie Fenrich, Ev Gillespie defeated Betty Raymond. Thursday evening open: Russ Lemke defeated Gary Raymond, Glen Brennan defeated Stan Green, Jodie Brennan defeated Ken Rae, Don St. John defeated Dale Abrey, Eric Johnson defeated Barry Borr. Friday evening mixed: Paul Monaghan defeated Tracy Waddington, Blair Stuckey defeated Dave Hood, Ian Rogers defeated Bill Dube, Ron Robinson tied Nick Machuik, Ed Harris defeated Don Bell, Olly Egilson defeated Stella Wowk.

Women’s Masters Champs Summerland curlers are the Master Women’s Curling Champions. They include skip Bev Skinner, third Wendi Archer, second RoseMarie Fenrich and lead Betty Raymond. They won four out of five games in Grand Forks. In the final game they defeated the Bird team from Kelowna 6-4. The Skinner team will travel to Montreal for games starting March 24.

The Summerland Skating Club would like to congratulate Desiree Bortolussi for achieving her Gold Free Skate test on Feb. 24th. Desiree is now a quadruple Gold Starskater with Skate Canada attaining the highest levels in Skills, Dance, Interpretive and Free Skate.

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////////// An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for field and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780-723-5051 Caretaker position avail. for responsible couple or person to provide security and maintenance year around for lakeside vacation properties, 30Km outside Princeton BC. For further info send resume to: Mr William Davies, 23 Lakeshore Dr, Cultis Lake BC, V2R 4Z9. Email: wh.davies@telus.net Certified journeyman automotive technician. Authorized inspector cert. an asset. Apply in person to 9535 Main St, Summerland P. Scheck Industrial LTD requires a Certified Electric Motor Winder and a handy man (must have grade 12) apply with resume 205A Lear Rd. or email: pscheck@uniserve.com

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Heavy Duty Mechanic Vernon,BC Required for maintenance and repairs of mechanical,electrical, hydraulic systems, & diesel, 2 & 4 stroke engines. For details or to apply: e-mail hr@nor-val.com

HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes Baker Hughes Alberta based oilﬁeld services company is currently hiring;

DRIVER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & SERVICE SUPERVISORS Class 1 or 3 License required.

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HOLIDAY Retirement is seeking pairs of motivated managers for our Independent Senior Living communities. You’ll have the chance to work alongside your partner, receive a competitive salary and excellent beneﬁts. The ideal duo is team-oriented, with sales experience. Please apply on-line at www.holidaytouch.com or send resumes for both to myfuture@holidaytouch.com.

Sales RV SALES REP needed for asap! We need someone to join the Voyager RV sales team! We have a rare opening for an energetic & effective RV salesperson, to start this Spring! It’s an amazing opportunity to sell the industry’s top selling RV brands (Jayco, Itasca, Winnebago towables, Northern Lite & more!) and work at the BC Interior’s Largest RV dealer. Email resumes to sales@voyagerrv.ca or fax to 250766-4640.

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HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton.

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Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759

Summerland Seniors Village requires an experienced Maintenance Manager to join the team on a full time basis. You will be responsible for regular maintenance repairs, building improvements, environmental issues and ﬁre and life safety.

For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca

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Santorinis Restaurant is now accepting resumes for a Parttime line cook. Drop resume off at: 13229 Henry Ave, 8am8pm. No Phone Calls

A proven knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, commercial painting, gardening, electrical and HVAC is required, as well as computer literacy and the ability to organize maintenance schedules. A positive attitude and a commitment to customer service are essential.

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Please apply IMMEDIATELY, in the strictest conﬁdence, via our website: www.retirementconcepts.com/careers Only those candidates selected will be contacted.

THEILMANN, Helga (nee Joan Iver Roblou) Helga passed away peacefully, aged 91, on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. Cherished wife of the late John Theilmann, beloved mother and mother-in-law of Iver (Pam), Deanna, Tim (Sue and Ruby), Michael (Maren), Sarah (Tom) and David (Jane). Much loved grandmother and great-grandmother of Katrina (Rob, Soleyma, Benjamin), Melanie, Andrew (Samantha, Noah), Angelina, Helen, Lily, Kate, Mark, Anne, Amy and Andrew. Dear sister to Chloris and beloved aunt and greataunt to Margaret, Eloise (Russell) and Annalie (Rob, Reuben, Indi). Helga led a very rich life. Her varied professions included book store owner, golf club restaurateur, and cook for Bruno Gerussi’s Celebrity Cooks television show. Throughout her life she loved people, the dramatic arts, her beloved books, cooking and being a mother and grandmother to all. Her daily walks through Summerland and chats with everyone she met became a ﬁxture in her life. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her.

A “Celebration of a life well lived” will be held in Helga’s honour at 2 PM, March 11, at the Anglican Church Hall, 9311 Prairie Valley Road, Summerland, BC. Memorial donations may be made to the MS Society, cancer research or the charity of your choice. Condolences or memories can be sent to theilmann@shaw.ca.

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MAINTENANCE WORKER II TEMPORARY POSITION

The District of Summerland is accepting applications for a temporary replacement position as a Maintenance Worker II. The term of this position is estimated to be 2 to 6 months but is dependent upon the return of permanent staff. The work involves heavy skilled and unskilled work of a varied nature. A valid BC Driver’s Licence, Class 3 with air endorsement, is required. This is a C.U.P.E. position and provides a competitive remuneration plus 14% in lieu of the full-time employee benefit package. Qualified applicants are requested to forward their resume to the: Human Resources Officer, District of Summerland, 13211 Henry Ave., P.O. Box 159, Summerland, BC V0H 1Z0 or by fax (250) 494-1415 or email at hr@summerland.ca by 4:00 pm, PST, by Friday, March 16, 2012. A complete job description can be found on the District’s website at www.summerland.ca. Applicants not contacted within two weeks of the competition closing date are thanked for their interest. The hiring process can be followed on our website at www.summerland.ca.

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EXPERIENCED Excavator Operators required immediately in Northern BC. Must have extensive experience operating tracked excavators. Competitive wages. For further information please call 250-7715708. Resumes including references and experience should be emailed to frocklage@gmail.com attention D. Frocklage Contracting Ltd.

WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 20 km west of Lloydminster is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure paycheque. Journeyman wages $33$37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, profit sharing bonus. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine for an appointment or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca or production@autotanks.ca 780-846-2231 (Office), 780846-2241 (Fax).

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2bdrm refurbished apartment, $725/mo., Leona Hopman, Summerland Realty, 250-4942181 Bright, spacious adult oriented 2 bdrm apt near S’land Health Centre. $650/mo incl fridge & stove. NS NP. Ref’s req’d. Avail March 1. 778-480-2007 Gorgeous 1200 sq ft 2 bdrm 2 bath condo for lease April 1. $1100/mo.Top floor, mtn view. Radiant heat flooring and a/c. Option to lease furnished is negotiable. 604-576-9989 or sivay@shaw.ca SWISS Village has 2 bedroom units available immediately, with a balcony facing the back yard, Short walk to downtown, newer hardwood floors or carpet, recently painted, large open layout, , w/d hookup, full size appl, a/c, n/s, n/p, 45+, parking avail., $800 + util. 13011 Steven Ave. Contact Resident Mgr. Mark @ 250.486.6633 or call 604-2192121 or email eryx@telus.net

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LICENSED HD Mechanic & Class 1 Drivers, required for full-time work with construction company in west-central Alberta. Wage based on experience. Fax resume 780-5393536. MONSTER Industries, a rapidly growing construction and maintenance company servicing northwestern B.C., in now accepting resumes for the following positions: Certified “B” and “A” level welders with fabrication experience, Certified CWB all-position welders and Certified Millwrights. Please send resume with attached cover letter to office@monsterindustries.ca. Unfortunately we are not accepting applications for laborers at this time.

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In Summerland, newer 2bdrm, close to downtown, covered parking, w/d, fridge, hot plate, d/w, n/s, n/p, $700 +1/2 util. Call Judy 494-9082 or 486-1863

Homes for Rent 3 bdrm, 2 bath home with fenced yard. Close to town. Lg rec room plus den.$1100 plus utilities. Avail April 1. Call 250-494-4159 for more details. Summerland 2 bdrm mobile home, laminate ﬂooring, private setting in orchard, fenced yard. $750 + utilities. Available Now. 250-490-1895 Summerland.Long-term lease avail for clean 3 bdrm plus den split-level home with fenced yard, carport, workshop, near downtown. NS, NP. Refs reqd. Avail March 1. 778-480-2007

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Suites, Lower 1bdrm lg, priv. ent., shared laund, DW, prkg, utilities,cable NS/NP. Avail Mar.01. $675/mo Ref’s req’d. 250-494-5042

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Concert to feature Mexican music by John Arendt

The sounds of Mexico will come alive at Centre Stage Theatre later this month as El Mariachi Los Dorados performs. Diego Kohl, who plays the guitarrón, a bass instrument, said this is the fourth year the ensemble has performed here. This year, the concert will feature some new music and a new singer as Yamila Gonzales has joined the ensemble. “Her repertoire is very diverse,” Kohl said. The band has had to work out some key changes to their music in order to better suit Gonzales’ voice, he added. The music also features a few changes this year. “Our show last year had a historical component to the songs,” Kohl said. “This year is going to be the sequel to it.” One of Kohl’s com-

positions, Ajijic Guanpango, will be among the songs featured. Kohl said the song is an upbeat tribute to the town where he grew up in Mexico and a reflection on some of the news coming out of the country. “It’s my positive response to what’s going on down there,” he said. While El Mariachi’s sound is clearly Mexican, Kohl said it will appeal to all audiences. “The music is just so uplifting,” he said. “It’s hard to see people sitting there with a frown.” The concert will be at Centre Stage Theatre on Saturday, March 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available in Summerland at Martin’s Flowers, 250-494-5432 and in Penticton at The Dragon’s Den, 250492-3011. Additional information about the concert can be found at www.ryga.org.

Rug hooking The South Okanagan Traditional Rug Artists hosted a rug-hooking weekend at the Harold Simpson Centre. A total of 16 artists from the Okanagan participated in the workshop with instructor Lynn Roth from Edmonton.

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200 athletes from the Thompson-Okanagan (Zone 2) competed at the 2012 BC Winter Games bringing home 80 medals. Thank you to the coaches, ofﬁcials, volunteers, and families who support these growing champions. See photos, videos and results at www.bcgames.org

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Fashion show Walking the runway during the Blossom Tea fashion show is Miss Skating Club, Alexa Brickenden. The tea and fashion show was held on Sunday afternoon.

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Harris-Bryce Brian and Laura Harris of Summerland would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Vicki, to Daniel Bryce of Abbotsford. While working in Kenya last year they took a vacation to the coastal island of Lamu, and got engaged on the tropical beach. The rustic outdoor wedding will take place on Gabriola island in July.

Diprose-Balfour Kimberly Michelle Diprose, daughter of Ron and Linda Diprose of Powell River and Andrew David Balfour, son of David Balfour of Summerland and Elva Balfour of Port Coquitlam were married Aug. 6, 2011 in Summerland.

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Lokker-Jang Ajamiseba-Julien Mark James Julien, son of Warren and Sue Julien of Summerland, and Kimberly Joy Ajamiseba, daughter of Daniel and Chris Ajamiseba of New Orleans, Louisiana, were married on Nov. 26, 2011 in a family wedding and reception in Langley, B.C. The couple are both studying at Vancouver Film School and will celebrate their marriage at a reception on the Ormond Plantation in New Orleans after graduation this May.

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Jessica Lokker of Darby, Montana and Kyle Jang of Summerland were married July 9, 2011 in a beautiful outdoor wedding at the Teller Wildlife Refuge in Corvallis, Montana. Guests travelled from as far away as Africa and the Netherlands to attend the wedding. The couple honeymooned in Ucluelet, B.C. and now reside and work in Three Hills, Alberta.

Strand-Hermiston Jim and Cathy Hermiston are happy to announce the engagement of their son Chris to Chelsea Strand, daughter of James and Carolyn Strand of North Vancouver. Wedding to take place Aug. 4, 2012 in Summerland.

Booth-Schramm Amy Booth and Kyle Schramm were married Aug. 13, 2011 at La Punta Norte. In the bridal party was Wesley Booth as Man of Honor, Erin Hollenbeck and Sarah Fidler as bridesmaids. Jason Greenfield was the Best Man, Jon TenVeen and Graham Roberge as the groomsmen. The flower girls were our daughter Keira and my nieces Bella Booth, Hailey and Olivia Hollenbeck. Carly Smith was our amazing photographer and Ashley Gurakowski catered our delicious dinner at the Harold Memorial Youth Centre. Thank you to everyone including our parents Ted and Donna Booth, and Jack and Deb Schramm.

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Cotnam-Kappel Suzanne and Jim Cotnam and Karen and Frank Kappel are delighted to announce the forthcoming marriage of their children Megan Cotnam and Graham Kappel planned for Aug. 4 in Orillia, Ont. They met during their first year of university in 2004 and have been together ever since.

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Ohmenzetter-Embree Jamie Ohmenzetter, daughter of Ken and Vickie Ohmenzetter from Summerland and Jason Embree son of Doug and Wanda Embree from Kelowna will be married this summer on Aug. 4 in Summerland.

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Julien-McPhee Sarah Marie Julien, daughter of Warren and Sue Julien of Summerland, and Andrew Fergus McPhee, son of Pat and June McPhee of Edson, Alberta, were married May 28, 2011 at Silver Lake Lodge in Peachland. The beautiful lodge set on a lake surrounded by forest was a perfect fit for the couple’s love of the outdoors and nature. The couple met while attending Trinity Western University and are currently working at Camp Orama in New Zealand.

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Duncan-Howatson Ross and Christine Duncan of Summerland, announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachael Duncan, to Marc Howatson, son of Ron and Carolyn Howatson of Victoria. The future bride graduated from Trinity Western University with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology. The future groom received a bachelor of business administration. They plan on living in Ottawa in the coming year to pursue Marc’s volleyball career. Their wedding will be held near Kaleden in early June.

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Jackie Crnic of Penticton and Geoff Paulsen of Summerland were married Aug. 13, 2011 at Linden Gardens in Kaleden. They spent their honeymoon in Maui, Hawaii. The happy couple reside in Kelowna.

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Heggs-Szabo Ashley Heggs, daughter of Lorrie and Brian Heggs of Penticton married Antony Szabo, son of Andrea and Tony Szabo of Summerland on Jan. 20, 2011 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Friends and family made the journey to join them on their big day.

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Taking a journey together

Tape-Moran Natalie Elizabeth Tape and Lance Graham Moran were married July 2, 2011 in the Summerland Baptist Church – the same church where they first met when Natalie was only 15. Currently residing in Vancouver, Natalie is starting an acting career and Lance is applying for the RCMP.

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Baldwin-Gregson Newlyweds Lana Gregson (nee Baldwin) daughter of Rhonda and Brent Baldwin of Kelowna and Matt Gregson son of Louise and Grant Gregson of Summerland enjoy their honeymoon in Greece on the island of Santorini. They were married this past summer in Kaleden and are both currently students at UBC in Vancouver.

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Hoesli-Jungen Timothy Jungen and Harriet Hoesli were married in Penticton on May 28, 2011. The outdoor ceremony, performed by Randy Wheeler, was attended by many friends and family. Timothy is the younger son of Killian and Shirley Jungen of Summerland. Harriet is the younger daughter of Philip and Eileen Hoesli of Penticton. A reception for guests was held in Summerland at the Youth Centre. The newlyweds left for a short honeymoon in Vegas. Harriet and Tim have made their home in Calgary.

Wardley-Pidperyhora Tracey and Glenn Wardley are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter Jessica to Larry Pidperyhora Jr, son of Larry and Laura Pidperyhora. Both families are from Summerland and the engaged couple were high school sweethearts. The wedding will take place in Summerland June 8, 2013.

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Kinvig-Quesnel Janna Kinvig and Jason Quesnel were married on Oct. 1, 2011 at their home, Semlin Ranch, Cache Creek. The ceremony took place in the “hay shed” and the reception in the “Red Barn.” Janna’s dress was made from her mother and grandmother’s dress, and the cattle brand that she inherited from her great grandfather, was a reoccurring theme throughout the wedding. Janna and Jason were appreciative of being surrounded by family and friends on their special day.

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Bjorndal-Surowski Michaylow-Scott Dennis Scott and Lianna Michaylow were married in a beautiful little chapel in Las Vegas on Dec. 28, 2011. A family reception was held in The Olives Restaurant at the Bellagio Hotel. Dennis and Lianna make their home in West Kelowna.

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Oct. 1, 2011 Tyler John Surowski (son of Derrick and Denise Surowski) and Ashley Gwendolyn Bjorndal (daughter of LaVerne and Debbie Bjorndal) were married at Pine Hills Golf Club with approximately 100 family and friends in attendance. The wedding had a vintage theme. The bride and groom wrote and performed a “thank you” song for their parents. The band “Flux” had everyone dancing until early in the morning.

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Extra copies of The Spring 2012 Wedding Planner are available at the ofﬁce of the Gregson-Bell Louise and Grant Gregson of Summerland are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Ashley Gregson, formerly of Penticton and Summerland and now residing in Calgary, to Adam Bell of Calgary, son of Hilary and Phil Bell of Cochrane Alberta. Wedding to occur in September in Osoyoos and the honeymoon to be in Turkey. The newlyweds will reside in Calgary.

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