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Curling champs A Summerland curling team will compete at the national level in Montreal later this month.

Page 14 School budget The public will be able to have its say in the next school board budget.

Page 6 Dimming lights Summerland residents are encouraged to spend some time in the dark later this month during Earth Hour on March 31.

Page 7 Flying high An initiative to bring WestJet service to the Penticton Airport has support in Summerland.

Page 8 Building cabins Partners have a plan in place and have signed a memorandum of understanding to construct cabins at Agur Lake Camp.

Page 9 Karate nationals Two Summerlanders will compete at the 2012 Karate Canada National Championships this weekend in Richmond.

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Dangerous explosion

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Cst. Adam Ruttan examines the scene following a pipe bomb explosion at a parking lot on Victoria Road North. No one was injured but police say the bomb was capable of causing serious injury or death. The pipe can be seen between the cones.

Pipe bomb explodes by Barbara Manning Grimm A pipe bomb exploded in downtown Summerland early Tuesday morning. No one was injured, but the bomb was capable of causing serious injury or death, according to Cpl. Bruce Haley of the

Summerland RCMP. At 12:25 a.m. Tuesday police received a report of a possible gunshot downtown. It turned out to be an explosion in a plastic newspaper box located at the north end of the building which houses Curves and the Canada Post office in the 13000 block of North Victoria Road.

A homemade pipe bomb had been placed in a Penticton Western News box and detonated. Debris was spread over a 100 metre radius in the adjacent public parking lot. Witnesses saw two people running from the area. One was wearing a white sweater. Police suspect the culprits

were teens. Damage included the newspaper box, which was destroyed, and a chip out of the building brick. Investigation continues and police are asking anyone with information to call the Summerland RCMP at 250-494-7416 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Housing proposal considered Concept would put homes at site of present RCMP detachment by John Arendt The site of Summerland’s present RCMP detachment may soon have new life as a housing development. A new police station on

Peach Orchard Road will be completed and opened in late spring. The present facility, at 8709 Jubilee Road, is being considered for affordable housing. Municipal planner Ian McIntosh said the municipality is looking at options for detached single family houses on the site, either as a strata development or rental

units. Between 14 and 16 houses are being con-

ly be single storey buildings of no more than 100 square metres. Garages

“This concept is revolutionary. There is no other of its kind in British Columbia.” Lloyd Christopherson sidered for the site. The houses would like-

and parking would be set up in an area separate

from the houses. City Spaces Consulting Ltd. will provide consulting on the market housing options being considered. “This concept is revolutionary,” said Coun. Lloyd Christopherson. “There is no other of its kind in British Columbia.” See HOUSING Page 6

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POLICE REPORT Chainsaw missing If you found a Stihl chainsaw along Prairie Valley Road in the past week, it’s not yours. It fell off a pickup truck and the owner would like it returned. Contact Summerland RCMP at 250-494-7416 if you know where it is.

Windows broken Somebody broke several windows in Summerland over the weekend. One was at the Summerland Medicine Centre on Rosedale Avenue and another at a house on Robson Crescent. A rock was also thrown through a window in the 13000 block of Rosedale Avenue.

Antenna damaged Police received a report of mischief on Armstrong Avenue, where a vehicle antenna was broken off.

Fuel stolen Gasoline was siphoned from a vehicle on South Victoria Road on March 8, according to a police report.

Single vehicle accident Firefighters examine the damage following a single vehicle rollover on Highway 97 near Arkell Road on Thursday afternoon. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was taken to hospital in Penticton. Police are investigating the accident.

Mountie will stand trial by Kristi Patton Black Press RCMP Cpl. Andre Turcotte, who previously worked at the Summerland detachment, has been ordered to stand trial on a charge of perjury. The decision to move forward with a trial came in a pre-

liminary inquiry held last week to decide whether there was enough evidence to go forward. In 2010, Turcotte was handed a conditional sentence of 60 days for an assault that occurred in Summerland three years prior while he was off duty. The RCMP

officer was given administrative duties with the Kelowna detachment, where he was currently based out of. Judge Dev Dley said during the assault trial that he found Turcotte intentionally hid that he had been involved in the incident from a fellow officer when

asked about it the following day. The judge also called Turcotte’s eventual statement to RCMP “misleading.” Turcotte is sched-

uled to be in court on March 26 to fix a date for a trial. A publication ban is in place on information heard at the inquiry.

Five elected to chamber board Five people were elected to the Summerland Chamber of Economic Development and Tourism on Tuesday evening. Brett DeWitt, Jason Embree and Darin Fair will serve for two-year terms while Maged Said and Thor Clausen were elected

to one-year terms. There were eight candidates on the ballot. The others were John Lathey, Andre Roman and Bruce Charneski. A total of 58 ballots were cast. The chamber represents more than 800 Summerland businesses.

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Building homes If a proposed housing plan goes ahead, Summerland will have an innovative development which will also help to provide more affordable housing. The plan is for 14 to 16 single family houses, no more than 100 square metres, to be constructed on the site of the present Summerland RCMP detachment. The proposed development would bridge the gap between townhouse developments and detached single family houses. More importantly, it would also add some lower-cost homes to the Summerland housing market. The need for affordable housing in Summerland has been identified time and again, for many years. While affordable housing is a need throughout the province, it becomes a higher priority here. According to real estate sales figures, prices in Summerland tend to be higher than in the surrounding communities. For young families considering a move to the region, the higher prices are a deterrent. Some will live out of town and commute to work in the community simply because they cannot find anything in their price range in Summerland. Any plans or proposals which would add some lower cost housing deserve serious consideration. The latest proposal, which was discussed at the municipal council meeting on Monday evening, would fit with the surrounding area. Across the street is a seniors’ housing facility and nearby are residential streets with singlefamily homes of similar sizes. Details must be considered carefully as the proposal is studied. At present, there is nothing else like this proposed development in the province. Once completed, it will serve as a model for similar projects in the future.

It’s a winning idea: Students learn residential construction by building a cottage for families with special needs. That’s what is happening in the Okanagan College Residential Construction program, where students will build a cabin for Summerland’s Agur Lake Camp. Also involved in the project are C.M. Edwards Construction Ltd., which will supervise the building process, and School District 67 Okanagan Skaha.

Cold climate on Planet BCTF VICTORIA – The stories began tumbling out as soon as last week’s column on teacher union indoctrination of students was posted on our websites. Most parents, retired teachers and administrators requested anonymity, because their kids and grandkids still have to go to school, or they have relatives or fair-weather friends in the B.C. Teachers’ Federation who mustn’t be enraged by any contradiction of their dogma. Tom Fletcher There was the Grade 3 art class in Langley where students were assigned to create anti-Bill 22 protest signs. There was the Grade 6 teacher in Greater Victoria who started a one-hour drill on BCTF talking points by telling students not to believe anything they see in the media. There was the middle school in the Gulf Islands that dismissed students early to force them all out in a show of solidarity against the latest of many legislated settlements. And there were the BCTFBCGEU pickets that blocked entrances to government offices here in Victoria, harassing, threatening and physically blocking office workers in an effort to force them to join the thousands bused in for the traditional howling show of strength for Big State Labour bosses on the legislature lawn. In my 20 years of criticizing the policies and tactics of teacher union radicals, I have had

my office windows smashed twice. I have seen a mob of self-absorbed strikers push a senior off the sidewalk into the snow. My daughter has been subjected to hard-left environmental propaganda in elementary school. I’ve never seen anything quite like this. But hey, let’s be constructive here. First, I should emphasize I understand that these incidents do not represent the vast majority of dedicated teachers, who wouldn’t think of inten-

week examined charter schools in the United States. I understand that “charter school” is considered coarse language in B.C. As with health care, there must be no serious competitive dynamic or other dangerous experimentation permitted within the unionized state monopoly model. And thanks for suggesting I’m an agent of the B.C. Liberals, who invented poverty 11 years ago. East Van MLA Jenny Kwan touched on it in

I understand that “charter school” is considered coarse language in B.C. tionally abusing their position for personal or political gain. I mean that sincerely. And thanks to all the teachers who sent me lecturing letters, particularly those who insist that they don’t really want another 16-per-cent raise, because their first priority is improving classroom resources. Volume doesn’t permit individual responses to everyone. Authors who begin along the lines of “Sir, you are an idiot” receive lower priority. If I don’t get back to you, please convey your willingness to accept a brief wage freeze to your union executive. They’ve scaled back some of their more egregious prep time and paid leave demands, but apparently your admirably altruistic message has not yet been absorbed. And yes, I’m aware that the Harvard study of class size and performance I mentioned last

the debate on Bill 22. Children coming to inner city schools hungry, inadequately clothed, with lice. Abused children. I can assure Kwan that these tragic realities are not confined to the hellish B.C. Liberal era of spending increases. Indeed, I witnessed all these things in my three-room school in Tomslake, B.C. in the 1960s. Social Credit was to blame then. I remember the school more for its great teachers than its undrinkable water or alcoholic principal. And to all those who provide spelling-challenged advice on journalistic objectivity, here’s the thing. The first rule of opinion writing is to have one. I’m not looking for middle ground in the cold vacuum between Earth and Planet BCTF. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca.

bad apples The dispute between the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the province has been going on too long. In recent weeks, the rhetoric and the anger has been increasing and last week, teachers were off the job for three days. Students and families were caught in the middle of a matter which was between the teachers and the province. The dispute could have and should have been settled a lot earlier.

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Support given to teachers’ cause Dear Edito: I am writing to you on behalf of the members of the South Okanagan Retired Teachers’ Association. At our regular March meeting it was unanimously agreed that we should express our support for our active teacher

colleagues here in the Okanagan and in British Columbia. As retired teachers, we are devastated by the bullying actions of our present provincial government. We can understand the frustrations and anger of teach-

ers when the kinds of social ideals and expectations teachers are to encourage in the classroom are totally ignored and abused by the Liberal MLAs of the provincial legislature. Many of the retired teachers in our association had sacrificed

family time, salary and benefit improvements, and lost wages to win the contractual rights that are now or within the last decade have been stripped from teacher contracts. Many of the gains made in the past through the collective

bargaining process were not gains for teachers but for the children they teach. Teachers have continually, in their history of public service in B.C., strived for better and improved learning conditions for students. They have strug-

gled daily for adequate funding for the proper support of learning opportunities for all children and for the necessary classroom resources. Teachers have resisted Boards of Education reductions in special education services to students,

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to classrooms packed tightly with too many students, and for limited numbers of special needs students being place in any one class. Teachers have urged and cajoled their employers and the government to maintain full time school library services staffed by qualified teacher librarians. As retired teachers we want to express our sincere appreciation to our present classroom and nonenrolling professionals for the courage they are showing, for the sacrifice they are making, to attempt to better education services for all, to attempt to improve learning conditions for students, and to achieve the kind of respect and recognition for the excellent work they do. Kids do matter and teachers do care! Terry Green president South Okanagan Retired Teachers’ Association Summerland

Volunteers wanted

Photo courtesy of the Summerland Museum

Once upon a wagon road

Do you recognize this stretch of road? Many of us use it quite often but it looks much different nowadays. This photo was taken in 1912 near where the Prairie Valley/Highway intersection is now. On the left side of the picture you may be able to make out the old Nixon home on Giant’s Head Road. No flowered medians, no roundabouts, no Summer Fair and no Tim’s—things have changed in one hundred years. Stop by the museum to see how much Summerland has progressed. We’re open Wednesday to Saturday from 1 to 4.

Kiwanis focus on cancer initiatives Dear Editor: Word circulated that the Summerland Kiwanis Club might be closing down. This was only a rumour. It you wish to have the world-famous pancake breakfast as part of your activities

please contact the Kiwanis Club. Kiwanis Club activities continue with many community projects including ❏ Read-to-Me program, 15 years ❏ Senior housing, 20 years ❏ Bursaries and

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scholarships, 20 years ❏ SADI ❏ Blossom pageants Three years ago the Pacific Northwest Kiwanis District (clubs from Alaska to Northern California) initiated a pro-

gram to select medical doctors to take a three-year specialist fellowship in children’s cancer. Following the completion they would return as specialists to their home communities. All money raised

Caring Professional Staff Reception Facilities Celebration of Life Services Grief Counselling 24 hour Service Cremation and Burial Options Available Full Range of Pre-arrangement Services

through the local Kiwanis Club will go to the BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver. During April 2012 the Summerland Kiwanis Children’s Cancer Program (KCCP) committee will make avail-

John Briscall Grief Counsellor

able special activities to invite interested people to learn about how they may help. Please watch for future announcements. We need you. John Tamblyn Kiwanis committee chair Summerland

Critteraid, the cat sanctuary in Summerland, is in need of a volunteers. The organization is looking for a few good, feline-loving, compassionate and dedicated men and women who would be willing to volunteer three to four hours of their time, one day a week, to assist other Critteraid volunteers with the regular cleaning and maintenance of the sanctuary. Anyone interested in assisting can contact Critteraid volunteer Donna Booth at 250-494-9140 for further information.

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Public can weigh in on education budget by Barbara Manning Grimm The public will have its say next month on the budget for Okanagan-Skaha School District 67. Monday afternoon the Ministry of Education released the preliminary operating grants for the 2012/13 school year. Early indications are that the district will face a funding shortfall. A public budget meeting is scheduled for April 4 at 7 p.m. at the Penticton Secondary School library. Everyone is welcome. On April 5 a budget input sur-

vey will be available on the school district website. The board also discussed a new rental policy for facilities. The district is reviewing its policy on rentals of school district facilities and grounds. The committee supported graduated fees with lowest rates charged for student-related activities and highest to private and commercial activities. On Feb. 24 and 25 School District 67 was host for the Provincial Wrestling Championships at the South Okanagan Events Centre. More than 600 student athletes, coaches and

parents attended. At Monday’s meeting the board also issued a statement about the stalled negotiations with teachers: “The Board of Education for School District 67 has always valued the work that all of our staff do to ensure our children are well educated. “Our board continues to advocate for more money in the classroom, to look for ways to improve our revenues through entrepreneurial programs and to reduce costs by creating efficiencies wherever possible. Our goal is to improve the overall educational experi-

YOUR COMMUNITY CONNECTION 13211 Henry Avenue 250-494-6451 • www.summerland.ca MAYOR: Janice Perrino COUNCILLORS: Lloyd Christopherson, Robert Hacking, Bruce Hallquist, Orv Robson, Marty Van Alphen, Peter Waterman

2012 MUNICIPAL BUDGET CONSIDERATION There will be a public presentation on the 2012 Municipal Budget at Council’s Regular meeting on Monday, March 26th, 2012 at 7 pm. The public is invited to attend this meeting in Council Chambers at 13211 Henry Ave. Time will be allocated during the meeting for the public to ask questions and give input on the proposed budget. A draft copy of the 2012 Budget is available on our website at www.summerland.ca. If you have any questions on the draft budget prior to the meeting, please contact Ken Ostraat, Director of Finance at 250-494-6451.

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Saturday, March 24th, 2012 Summerland Waterfront Resort 13011 Lakeshore Drive South, Summerland, BC Champagne reception 6:00 Dinner 7:00 Live auction including: • Seattle Baseball Experience • Vee’s Corporate Box • Shuswap Houseboat Vacation for up to 15 • South African Photo Safari • Campbell River Fishing & Golf Vacation

Catering by “Local Lounge & Grille” with a fabulous “Dessert auction” to follow. As this is Rotary’s annual fundraising event, we encourage those unable to join us to consider a tax deductible donation in lieu of attending.

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ence of every student in the district. “For the past year our designated bargaining agent, the British Columbia Public School Employers Association, has been in negotiations with the British Columbia Teachers Federation with little movement or compromise on either side. Our board would have preferred a negotiated settlement and in fact we supported a motion to that effect at the recent BCSTA Provincial Council. Bill 22 sets out a process for mediation to address issues important to both the BCTF and the employer. We are hopeful that both parties will take a reasonable approach and seek agreement through mediation on the full range of issues brought to the table. “The board is aware that individual teachers in our district want very much to (and do) provide world class teaching to their students and like all professionals want improvements in their working conditions. We are hopeful that no matter the outcome we will continue to have the respectful, supportive relationships with all of our staff that we have enjoyed over many years. “Our board commits to continued advocacy for the highest student achievement of our children.”

Examining a site Coun. Lloyd Christopherson, left, and municipal planner Ian McIntosh consider options for the site of the present RCMP detachment. A housing development is being considered for when the site is no longer in use.

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He added that every municipality in the province is looking at ways to provide affordable housing. “There is a great need in the community for affordable housing and especially for young people to be able to afford their homes,” he said. Coun. Peter Waterman agrees. “I think it opens the door for some

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good opportunities for young families,” he said. Coun. Orv Robson said the plan will fit in with the surround-

ing residential area. Christopherson said the municipality should proceed slowly since the concept is new.

COUNCIL REPORT The regular meeting of municipal council was held on March 12 in council chambers. The mayor and all councillors were present.

Resolutions Noise bylaw waived Council waived the noise bylaw requirements for Peach Orchard Campground for the May long weekend. From May 18 to 20, the requirements have been changed from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. to allow for an outdoor dance in connection with the 2012 Blossom Run. The applicants must provide their own security and fencing and the must advise adjacent residential neighbours in advance.

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Lights turned off for Earth Hour by John Arendt It will be a dark time for Summerland as lights are turned off for Earth Hour on March 31. For one hour beginning at 8:30, people in Summerland and other communities around the world are being encouraged to turn off their lights to raise awareness of energy consumption. Mayor Janice Perrino said Summerland’s response in the past has been incredible, with many people participating in the initiative. She said the onehour event by itself does little to reduce energy use, but it can lead to long-term changes in consumption. “If we are aware of electricity and what it means, that is a good thing,” she said. “We need to be made aware every now and then.” In the B.C. Inter-

ior, FortisBC is organizing a challenge to encourage people throughout the region to participate. The contest opened on March 5 and entries must be received by Saturday, March 31 at 4:30 p.m. Pacific time. The municipality with the highest participation rate will be declared the Earth Hour Cup winning community and their associated organization will receive $5,000 in energy efficiency upgrades. In Summerland, the Summerland Asset Development Initiative has been named for these upgrades. In addition, prize winners will be selected by a random draw. The grand prize is a weekend for two at Manteo Resort in Kelowna and a $150 meal credit at the Wild Apple Restaurant and Lounge. Earth Hour began

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NOTICE The Board of Education School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) will hold a PUBLIC MEETING to receive 2012-13 budget presentations on April 4, 2012, 7:00 p.m. at Penticton Secondary School Library 158 Eckhardt Avenue W., Penticton, BC Members of the public are invited to provide recommendations and/ or suggestions for consideration by the Board of Education during development of the district’s annual operating budget. Individuals or groups wanting to make presentations, either in person or in writing, are asked to notify: Ron Shongrunden Secretary-Treasurer 250-770-7705

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Closer WestJet service requested Summerlanders are joining the growing chorus of South Okanagan residents asking WestJet to bring its air service to the Penticton Airport. On Saturday, a flash mob of around 500 people gathered in Penticton to present a message asking for the airline to provide service to the region. At present, Air Canada operates from

Penticton, but the closest WestJet service is in Kelowna. Mayor Janice Perrino said Summerland and the rest of the South Okanagan would benefit from WestJet service. “There certainly is a need and a tremendous desire,” she said. “How unreasonable is it to ask people to travel to Kelowna?” She said bringing the airline to Pentic-

ton would benefit Summerland residents and tourismrelated businesses in the area. Lisa Jaager, manager of the Summerland Chamber of Economic Development and Tourism, said Summerland would gain from the expanded WestJet service. ”It can only be good for us,” she said. “We support WestJet coming to the South

Okanagan. The more people coming into Penticton the better off we are.” She added that the air service would bring more tourists to the area and eventually it could result in some of those tourists becoming residents. A Facebook page has been set up to entice WestJet to Penticton and online petitions and surveys are also circulating.

SADI benefits from fundraiser A fundraising initiative on March 8 was a great success for the Summerland Asset Development Initiative. The event, at Zias Stonehouse Restaurant, featured a dinner and entertainment. Some of the entertainers included

Corwin Shanner and Sophie Ferlizza on the piano, Tianna Ferlizza, and Groundswell with Justin Weib, Brad Riemer and Phil D’Aust. There were also 11 students from SADI serving the food, bring out coffee and tea and making sure everyone had every-

thing they needed. In addition, there was also a live and silent auction with items donated by businesses in Summerland and Penticton and a 50/50 draw whose winner donated the winnings back to the youth organization. The fundraiser

Trout Creek Elementary School would like to thank the following businesses who generously contributed to our valentine’s dance party 2012 ! Businesses: -

8th Generation Vineyard Adrian’s Automotive Apex Mountain Resort Art Knapps Backyard Beans Big O Tires - Summerland CIGV - FM Country Corner Supplies Country Café Edgy Petals - Summerland Fortis Gas Front Street Laser & Skin Care Giant’s Head Realty - Summerland (Shannon Corps) Gryphon Construction (Morgan Delanty) Gunbarrel Saloon & Restaurant Home Hardware - Penticton Homeside Video Local Lounge & Grille London Drugs - Penticton Lordco Parts - Summerland Marketplace IGA - Summerland Murray’s Pizza - Summerland Nesters Market - Summerland OK Tire - Penticton Pasta Factory - Penticton Peacock’s Perch Neighborhood Restaurant Penny Lane Bargain Outlet Penticton Honda Pescada Hair Studio (Heather Pescada) Real Canadian Wholesale Club - Penticton RBC Royal Bank - Summerland Rona - Penticton Shoppers Drug Mart - Summerland Sirius Science & Nature South Okanagan Events Centre Spa Tranquila Suburban Princess Boutique

Summerland Builders Mart Summerland Credit Union Summerland Food Emporium Summerland Golf & Country Club Summerland Greenhouses Summerland Reﬂexology & Health Centre (Denise DeLeeuw) Summerland Sweets & Sleeping Giant Fruit Winery Summerland Tirecraft Summerland Waterfront Resort Summerset Massage Therapy Sun FM T-Bone’s Fresh Meal Market - Penticton The Source Thornhaven Estates Winery Tim Hortons - Summerland Trout Creek Kids Club (Laurel Boothe) Valley First Credit Union Vineyard Lanes & Bistro Walmart Canada - Penticton Waterfront Eyecare Center Your Dollar Store With More - Summerland Zias Stonehouse Restaurant

Individuals: - Carolyn Johnson - Lynn Tait - Jane Compardo - Michael Monoghan - Janet Stenseth - Dr. Peter Cormillot, Summerland Dental - Dr. Kyle Stevens - Sharon Herman - Linda Webb - Sue May

brought in just over $8,200. The staff, board and students at SADI are thankful to our community for their support of young people and for the generosity of Claude and Shannon Ferlizza of Zias Stonehouse Restaurant for providing the food, building and their staff for this event.

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Fundraising effort Jake Stead awards a raffle prize to Jennifer Lukiv. This project is part of the Rotary Club’s $100 Challenge which began earlier this year. Students were given $100 by the Rotary and challenged to use the money to make more money to donate to a charity of their choice. Stead ran a concession stand at the winter formal dance at the school and then did a raffle for the jar of Livewire candies being awarded here to Jennifer. He raised $50 to add to the $100 from Rotary which he plans to donate to a school in Haiti.

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Partners sign agreement to build cabins for camp Third building planned for Agur Lake facility Partners in a plan to build cabins for Agur Lake Camp gathered at the Penticton campus of Okanagan College to sign a memorandum of understanding on Monday, March 2. Representatives from each of the four partners committed their organizations to this project: Agur Lake Camp Society, School District 67 Okanagan Skaha, C.M. Edwards Construction Ltd. and Okanagan College’s Residential Construction program.

In carrying out this plan, 10 students in the Residential Construction program under the supervision of Darrell Butler, will assemble another cottage for Agur Lake Camp. C.M. Edwards will supervise the construction process. Penticton RONA will provide a framing package for the cabin. Last summer these partners assembled and moved two cottages to Agur Lake Camp. The initial stage of construction was done on campus and then the units were trucked to the

camp for installation on foundations. The same process is planned for this summer. Agur Lake Camp Society is a non-profit organization, which for the past six years has been planning and raising money for a wilderness camp to be used by families with special needs members. The first families to use the camp will be doing a trial run this summer, if development proceeds according to plans. The camp is located on Agur Lake, 25 kilometers west of Summerland.

Preparing to build From left, award-winning CHBA builder Chuck Edwards of C.M. Edwards Construction; Barb Hatton, president of Agur Lake Camp Society; David Kalaski, Coordinator of Career Programs, School District 67 Okanagan Skaha; Randy Werger, Associate Dean, Trades and Apprenticeship, Okanagan College; and Donna Lomas, Regional Dean, South Okanagan Silkameen Region, Okanagan College.

FUNDING FOR STUDENTS, NOT FOR WAGE HIKES. The BCTF is demanding a 15 per cent wage hike and other beneﬁts that would cost $2 billion and raise taxes for BC families. Virtually all other public sector unions have settled for no wage increases. It’s unacceptable that schools are disrupted and that students and their families are inconvenienced over an unreasonable salary demand in difﬁcult economic times. The union is making claims and demands that simply don’t add up.

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The union wants more paid time outside the classroom – sick leave for teachers on call, expanded bereavement and discretionary leave.

The government wants more time for teacher training and to ensure that Pro-D days really are for professional development.

The union says all teaching positions should be selected on the basis of seniority.

The government supports seniority but qualiﬁcations must also count so that math teachers teach math, and science teachers teach science.

The union says that teachers who perform poorly in evaluations will be dismissed – ‘one strike and you’re out’.

The government wants to support teacher improvement through a standardized evaluation process.

The union says that government refuses to negotiate.

There has been over a year of negotiations and 78 full bargaining sessions.

The union says that class size limits have been eliminated.

Class size limits will remain in place on all grades across BC.

The union says that BC has 700 fewer special needs teachers.

2100 new teaching assistants have been hired since 2001. And, with a new $165 million Learning Improvement Fund, we will hire more.

It’s time to focus on what matters most in education – BC’s students. That’s why we are focused on per-student funding which is at an all time high, not on wage increases. We all want to do more to make BC’s education system even better. It’s the driving force behind BC’s Education Plan that teachers, parents and students are helping to shape. Teachers care about their students. Parents care about their children’s future.

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Book discussion planned at library The Summerland Library book club selection for March is Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer. The group meets this Saturday, March 17 at 11 a.m. to discuss this unique book. The library book club is a casual meeting over coffee for anyone interested in sharing their thoughts

on the monthly book selection. Attendance is drop-in, everyone welcome! The reading selection list is available at the front counter.

Art exhibit Under the Italian Sun Art Exhibit opens Friday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Leir House in Penticton. Here is your opportunity to travel to

central Italy through the paintings of Sharon Snow and Lynne Maran. The show continues until April 12.

Theatre camp The Silver Shoes Theatre Camp is a one-week fine arts camp being offered during Spring Break for students in Grades 4 to 7 (ages nine to 12) Come express, explore and create.

Participants will play games, make masks and create characters. Instructors: Claire Tamang and Emily Spencer (both B.C. certified teachers.)

Jazz vespers Summerland’s own Larry Crawford (woodwinds), Debi Johnson (vocals) and Ron Wheadon (bass) highlight the music of Cole Porter at Jazz Vespers this Sunday, March 18, 4:30 p.m. at St Saviour’s Anglican Church, 150 Orchard Ave., Penticton.

Art workshop Interesting in acrylics? Join Brian Simons for a weekend workshop March 24 and 25 that will give participants an excellent and personalized system for painting

with acrylics. Brian brings a wealth of knowledge, skills and enthusiasm to awaken your creative spirit. The workshops consist of two full days and is a sevenstep acrylic painting program. For additional information, go to www.osarts.com.

In concert Ken Smedley and The George Ryga Centre are proud to present El Mariachi Los Dorados live in Concert at Centre Stage Theatre on Saturday, March 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets at Martin’s Flowers, 250-4945432. More at www. ryga.org Don’t miss this

ARTS PALETTE

David Finnis annual fiesta of Mexican music and culture. Experience a taste of ol’ Mexico and celebrate the coming of spring.

Film series The Summerland Film Club presents Incendies on Wednesday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Summer-

land Legion. Incendies is a deeply moving story that delivers a powerful and poetic testament to the uncanny power of the will to survive. A 2009 academy award nominee and winner of 11 international awards. www.summerlandfilms.ca ❏❏❏ If you know of an event you feel should be included in the Arts Palette or on the Arts Council’s online calendar, please e-mail 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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The opening reception for Nature in Motion, photographs by Stephen Hancock, was held at the Art Gallery on Thursday, March 8. The artist says “I am constantly searching for those perfect moments when the magical light embraces nature in all its glory, so I can return home with another unique portrait of Mother Nature’s beautiful playground. I am left equally humbled by the challenges of conveying the beauty I see to others.” The show runs from March 8 until April 21.

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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 250-4040406. 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 250-4947262. Summerland Singers and Players’ March play reading is on Thursday, March 15, at 7 p.m. at the Summerland Alliance Church. 100 Lunches is a romantic comedy which will be the upcoming fall production, directed by Bob Read. Come and get a preview. You can read a part or just listen, and refreshments will be served. 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.

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.

Saturday 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 Friday at 7 p.m. at the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Bridge is every Friday at 1 p.m. at the Resource Centre, 104-34 Westminster Seniors’ Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown St. Ave. E., Penticton. For details or informaPhone 250-494-8164. tion, contact Laurie Myres at 250-493Cribbage is played every Friday at 1:30 8182. p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 9710 Dabber Bingo is at the Senior Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. every Monday at 1:30 p.m. 16 regular games, Lucky 7, Odd/Even, Bonanza. Everyone is welcome. License Ministerial Association #832873. Pickleball, a tennis-like game, fun for all ages, is held at Summerland Baptist Church, Victoria Road entrance, Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. Paddles provided. Wear ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN HOLY CHILD comfortable clothes and gym 9311 Prairie Valley Rd. (Stone Church in Summerland) CATHOLIC CHURCH shoes. Drop-in fee is $1. Sunday Services - 8:30 am & 10 am The South Okanagan Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday - 9 am - 1 pm Rosedale & Quinpool Orchid Society meets the MASSES: 250-494-3466 third Monday of the month Saturdays 6:00 pm & Sundays 10:00 am The Reverend Canon Rick Paulin at 7 p.m. at Okanagan College Tuesday-Friday 9:00 am in Penticton. The group meets www.summeranglican.ca Father Ferdinan Nalitan 250-494-2266 September to June. For more modern clean banquet facility available information, contact Joan at 250-494-4293. Inviting you to SUMMERLAND BAPTIST

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SUMMERLAND'S LAKESIDE CHURCH

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Come, belong, believe and become It can start for you, or your family, at 11:00 a.m. Sundays www.lakesidepresbyterian.ca On Butler off Lakeshore Drive 250-462-1870

10318 Elliott Street Worship Services 9:15 AM & 11:00 AM SBC Kids @ 9:15 AM

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Lead Pastor: Larry Schram Associate Pastor: Del Riemer For info or help call 250-494-3881 www.summerlandbaptist.ca

Worship with us, Sunday at 10:30 am Loving God, Loving People

Family Worship - 10:00 am with Children’s Learning Time / Nursery-Grade 6 Pastor: Michael Colbeck

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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.

Thursday, March 15, 2012 Summerland Review 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 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.

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 A giant garage sale fundraiser will be held on Saturday, March 24 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Summerland Baptist Church gym, with all proceeds going to Mercy Tech Mission’s work in Mozambique. Come and buy good condition antiques, toys, books, furniture, household goods, dishes, tools. etc. For more info or to donate items, call Bob at 250-494-8631. 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 250-4941523. 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. Summerland Singers and Players’ spring production will be a Ten Minute Play Festival to be performed on May 3 to 6. Auditions are Saturday, March 17, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sunday, March 18, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Summerland Alliance Church.

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Ask Your Dentist...

I’ve heard that the health of my mouth is somehow linked to my heart, is that really true? Max K.

This is a really important question Max. I strongly believe Dr. Cindee Melashenko that the health of your mouth is directly linked to your overall (or systemic) health. An unhealthy mouth can increase your risk for other health problems such as diabetes, Alzheimers and heart problems, BUT a healthy mouth can mean a healthier you! Here’s the basic idea: bleeding in your gums means that your body is fighting infection in your mouth. The bacteria under your gums cause them to bleed and we use the word inflammation to describe this process. You’ve probably heard your hygienist or dentist talk about gum disease or periodontal disease, this is inflammation in your mouth. This infection can spread, via the blood stream, from your mouth to everywhere else in your body. The same bacteria that are left under your gums can reach your heart and cause problems.

Donating saddles Joan Sopow, centre, director of the South Okanagan Therapeutic Riding Association in Faulder, was delighted to be the recipient of the saddles donated by Richard White and Robin Wyndham. White’s saddle belonged to his late wife, Sandra, who was a keen equestrian. SOTRA’s 2012 season begins April 13. For information contact Sopow at 250-404-0530 or joansopow@xplornet.com.

Quest Society plans activites There is nothing that keen Summerland women can’t do, when they are brought together in the name of community service. The Quest Society for Hearing Enhancement is a non-profit woman’s service society whose mandate is to improve the lives of the deaf, hard of hearing and speech impaired; to aid in the reduction of hearing loss in youth and to assist women and children in need. Since 1997, Quest has raised and donated $107,366 to charities and individuals in Summerland who meet the society’s mandate. Last year, the members of the Summerland Quest Society donated to the South Okanagan Women In Need Society, Summerland Food Bank, Parkdale Housing Society and

Agur Lake Camp Society. The Vivian Hopkins Memorial Bursary is awarded each year to a Grade 12 student graduating from Summerland High School who has a hearing disability or is pursuing a career helping the hearing impaired. Two students in the Master of Science in Audiology and Speech Sciences each received a $1,000 Bursary. To obtain an application for funding, e-mail QuestSociety@ shaw.ca Check out the website at questsociety. shawwebspace.ca to see Quest’s criteria for donations. The deadline for

applications is June 1. Tickets will be on sale soon for Quest’s Garden Tour on Saturday, June 23. Watch for more information on this year’s garden tour in the weeks leading up to June. The annual Quest garage sale will be held on Saturday, May 5 at 8 a.m. in the IOOF Hall, 9536 Main St. Quest meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the meeting room in the Parkdale Place Lounge, 9700 Brown St., located behind the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre. New members welcome.

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A public service message from Bell, Jacoe & Company

Estate Planning revisited It was popular a few years ago as an Estate Planning tool to transfer property and assets into the joint names of parents and children. While this strategy definitely reduced the amount of probate fees payable it also led to other problems. One of the main concerns which has arisen is that any time you transfer ownership of an asset to another person, including your children, you may not get it back if you need it or change your mind. The person you have put on title to the asset has to agree to provide it back to you. If they do not agree (and believe me it happens) then you will have to go to court to force them to return title to you. Not the cost cutting measure you had in mind when you set up the transfer, I'm sure.

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Research has found that people with periodontal disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease as those without periodontal disease. So, not looking after your bleeding gums can increase your risks for developing heart problems in the future. And if you already have heart problems (i.e. high blood pressure), active inflammation in your mouth could further increase your risk for heart attack or stroke. The great news is that your dentist can do something to help you prevent heart problems. I would recommend an oral screening of your gums and bone annually to assess your risk for inflammation (gum disease). If we find multiple bleeding points throughout your mouth, you are considered a high risk candidate for periodontal disease. I would further recommend that a “high risk” patient see a hygienist every three months so that the bacteria causing the inflammation be removed. These bacteria accumulate under your gums every six weeks and by removing them more frequently we can prevent them from spreading to your heart. This cleaning schedule will also lower your risk for periodontal disease, which can lead to tooth loss. Of course your hygienist will also have some great tips on what you can do in between visits to lower those bleeding points further. I like to think of your health care from a team approach. Your medical doctor, your cardiologist, your dentist and your hygienist can work together to help you achieve optimum oral and overall health. I believe that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Wouldn’t it be easier to have your teeth cleaned than have a heart attack? If you have a question for Dr. Melashenko please email welcome@goldenpeach.net or visit our website at www.goldenpeach.net. We always welcome new patients.

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The team of skip Bev Skinner, left, third Wendy Archer, second RoseMarie Fenrich and lead Betty Raymond will compete at the Canadian Women’s Masters Curling Championships in Montreal.

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While the four are long-time curlers, they have been playing together for just a few months. “We put the team together in fall and started practicing in December,” Skinner said. She added that the team has already received support from the community. The cost of the trip to Montreal is around $8,000 and the curlers have raised $2,900. On Monday evening, municipal council gave another $500

to assist the team’s effort. “The fact that you’re going is the miracle in this story,” said Mayor Janice

team has competed at the national level. In 1982, a team from the Summerland Fire Department competed at the national

“Any team which makes the nationals in curling is really incredible.” Orv Robson Perrino. “Any team which makes the nationals in curling is really incredible,” added Coun. Orv Robson. This is not the first time a Summerland

level in Winnipeg. The results of the national championships in Montreal will be online at the Canadian Curling Association’s website at curling.ca.

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SCOREBOARD Bowling Vineyard Lanes and Bistro Results: March 5 to 9 Tuesday Morning Club 55+: women’s high single, Bernice Carty, 213; men’s high single, Otmar Laehrm, 169; women’s high triple, Bernice Carty, 547; men’s high triple, Otmar Laehrm, 446; team high single, Challengers, 637; team high triple, Challengers, 1855; top team points, Challengers, 10 points. Tuesday Afternoon Club 55+: women’s high single, Rose Klitgaard, 183; men’s high single, Irv Taylor, 273; women’s high triple, Babe Best, 470; men’s high triple, Irv Taylor, 634; team high single, Lucky Strikes, 786; team high triple, Lucky Strikes, 2169; top team points, Lucky Strikes, five points. Special Olympics: women’s high single, Victoria, 154; men’s high single, Carl, 201; women’s high double, Victoria, 283; men’s high double, Carl, 383. Tuesday Harlan’s YBC Juniors: men’s high single, Remy Houde, 126; men’s high double, Remy Houde, 239; team high single, Incredibowls, 598; team high double, Incredibowls, 1158; top team points, Incredibowls, 1.5 points. Thursday Morning Club 55+: women’s high single, Irene Ferguson, 247; women’s high triple, Marg Dionne, 636; team high single, Alley Cats, 720; team high triple, Alley Cats, 1951. Thursday Coca-Cola Mixed: women’s high single, Sharon Armstrong, 202; men’s high single, Boris Fudurich, 232; women’s high triple, Sharon Armstrong, 548; men’s high triple, Stacy Brilz, 576; team high single, Mixed Company,703; team high triple, Mixed Company, 2036; top team points, Mixed Company, 10 points.

Curling Summerland Curling Club Results: March 5 to 9 Monday morning senior men: Lionel Coleman defeated Jim

Tompkins, Stan Green defeated Stan Green, Doug Steinke defeated Geordie Taylor, Paul Cowen defeated Don Skinner. Monday evening men: Steve Clement defeated Gary Raymond, Mike Lemke defeated Russ Lemke, Stan Green defeated Rob Robinson, Ken Rae defeated Rick Drewnisz. Tuesday morning mixed: Bill Penman defeated Hector Cartier, Les Allen defeated Jerry Lidin, Jules Dore tied Art Zilkie, John Nicolson defeated Ev Gillespie. Tuesday evening ladies: Wendi Archer defeated Betty Raymond, Sue Johnston defeated Gail Ostaficiuk, Lil Blashko defeated Bev Skinner. Wednesday morning senior men: Paul Cowen tied Paul Martin, Bob Ezart defeated Stan Green, Lionel Coleman tied Don Skinner, Jim Tompkins defeated Geordie Taylor. Wednesday evening men’s: Rick Drewnisz defeated Gary Wingerak, Dave Gartrell defeated Ken Rae, Gary Geiger defeated Eric Cooper, Dave Tether defeated Gary Raymond. Thursday morning ladies: Betty Raymond defeated Diana Leitch, Diane Krancenblum defeated RoseMarie Fenrich, Rose McNeill defeated Ev Gillespie. Thursday evening open: Glen Brennan defeated Gary Raymond, Russ Lemke defeated Stan Green, Don St. John defeated Jodie Brennan, Ken Oleschuck tied Barry Borrett. Thursday late evening: Dale Abrey defeated Ken Rae. Thursday evening mixed: Ron Robinson defeated Ed Harris, Don Bell tied Olly Egilson, Nick Machuik defeated Stella Wowk. Friday night mixed: Tracy Waddington defeated Blair Stuckey, Dave Hood defeated Ian Rogers, Paul Monaghan defeated Bill Dube. Tip of the week: After all eight stones are thrown, the stones closest to the centre of button score and no stones are moved until the thirds decide the score.

Badminton match An enthusiastic crowd attended an exhibition badminton match at Summerland Middle School last week. The event was sponsored by Black Knight. Summerland Badminton Club juniors Simon and Nicholas Kahl and teachers played in a close match to cheers from the student spectators. The Summerland Badminton Club is now in the second century of play in Summerland, as this year it is now 101 years old. The club is looking to expand the juniors program and is offering free membership to interested juniors up to 19 years old. Nicholas Kahl, 11, is at right rear while Simon Kahl is in the rear second from the right.

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Going the distance Summerland Orca Swim Team collected pledges in a long-distance swim challenge. The money will help build the club and provide the team with the needed coaching, program and equipment.

Orcas are fund-raising champs The Summerland Orca Swim Team held its annual SwimO-Thon fundraiser Sunday, Feb. 26. It proved to be a successful event, building much more than team spirit. A total of 60 swimmers from seven to 17 years of age participated in this long distance challenge, said coach Delano Ducheck. The younger swimmers had 30 minutes

to swim as many lengths as they could, while the more senior swimmers had the goal of swimming up to 200 lengths within the two-hour timeframe. Swimmers collected pledges for their lengthy swim to help support the team. “There were so many highlights of the event,” said head coach Joanne Malar. “Watching our

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young swimmers challenge themselves to over 100 lengths and refusing to stop until they met their goals. Two hours is a long time for youth to swim without stopping, and they really pushed themselves.” The Orca’s SwimO-Thon raised $6,900 which will ensure the continued support of the local team that is producing great results in the pool provincially. Last month, the Summerland Orca Swim Team sent two swimmers, Annemarie Lang-Hodge, 13 and Daniel Nixon, 13 to the Swim B.C. AA Championships in Chilliwack. Both swimmers

not only posted best times, but each qualified for finals, which is reserved for the fastest eight swimmers in the field Lang-Hodge placed eighth in the 100 breast, and Nixon placed fifth in the 50 freestyle and seventh in the 100 butterfly. “They were both thrilled with their results and their confidence is building to be able to compete with swimmers from the bigger clubs in the province,” Malar said. Haley Berrisford, 11, was the sole representative at the highest provincial level meet, B.C. AAA Championships. The championships took place March 1 to

4 at the Surrey Recreational Centre. Berrisford had recently qualified in one event, the 800 freestyle and that enabled her to race in an additional four events at this championship. With this being her first AAA competition, Berrisford was not intimidated. On the first day, she knocked off another 16 seconds in her 800 freestyle to finish seventh overall in a time of 10:55.79. On the second day, she made finals in her 200 freestyle earning fourth by dropping her best time by seven seconds. On the third day she again made finals in the 100 freestyle by

dropping two seconds off her best time and placing eighth. On the final day, she raced the 400 freestyle and was challenging the whole way for the bronze medal. She swam 16 seconds faster than her best time to finish fourth in a very fast and tactical race that she executed perfectly. “We are so proud of our swimmers,” Malar said. “Their work ethic and ability to rise up to the occasion and race their hearts out fills me with pride. “They are improving so rapidly, and the nice part is that they will continue to excel as they have big goals and dreams that they are working towards

every day in workout.” The Swim-othon, which is one of the ORCA’s major fundraiser of the year, helps build the club and helps provide the swimmers with the coaching, program and equipment needed to continue their success in the pool. Special thank you to Linda and Mark Webb for organizing the event and sponsors; the Kenzie Family- McDonald’s Penticton/Osoyoos, Prima Pizza, Edgy Petals, Tim Hortons, Freeride Board Shop and Nickelplate Nordic Centre. All the swimmers laps accumulated together amassed a grand total of 175 kilometres.

Two going to karate nationals Two Summerlanders will take part in the 2012 Karate Canada National Championships this weekend at the Richmond Oval. Claire and Coulson Booth are among the 70 B.C. participants at the championships.

Claire Booth, 17, has been in karate since she was six years old. She will be competing in the 16 to 17 girls under 48 kilogram Kumite category. This is her third time competing at the national level.

If she finishes in the top two in her category, she will earn a spot on Team Canada and will then participate at the Pan American Games in Cancun, Mexico. “I think I have a better shot than in years past,” she said.

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“I’ve been trying hard and it’s been my goal for a while.” The strongest competition is expected from Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia. There are more than 300 Canadian karate athletes at the

event. Dan Wallis, executive director of Karate B.C., said the organization is expecting a strong medal performance from the B.C. participants. The B.C. team is ranked third in the country.

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JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FULL TIME POSITION The District of Summerland is accepting applications for a full time position as a Junior Accountant in the Engineering and Public Works Department. This position must be filled by May 1, 2012 to allow sufficient time for training before the incumbent vacates the position. This position is responsible for implementing, maintaining , updating, and administering the Engineering and Public Works Department’s financial protocols and procedures. This position requires Levels I and II plus the Intermediate Accounting course of Level III of a recognized accounting designation program (C.A., C.M.A., or C.G.A.) or equivalent. Other requirements include a thorough knowledge of record management techniques, budget control and capital project accounting procedures coupled with at least 5 years working in an accounting environment. This is A CUPE position and provides a competitive remuneration ($1,875 - $2,082 Bi-weekly) and benefits package. Qualified applicants are requested to forward their resume to the Human Resources Officer, District of Summerland, Box 159, 13211 Henry Ave., Summerland, BC V0H 1Z0 or by fax 250-494-1415 or e-mail at HR@summerland.ca by 4:00 pm PST, Wednesday, March 21, 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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TEMPORARY POSITION The District of Summerland is accepting applications for a temporary position as an Electrical Technician. This position is initially for a 6 month term but may be extended, subject to operational requirements, in 6 month increments to a maximum of 2 years. The work involves troubleshooting, maintaining, and upgrading a wide variety of electrical systems, equipment, and components in all of the District’s facilities and utility infrastructure. This position requires a BC or Interprovincial Journeyman Certificate as an Electrician with at least 5 years of Journeyman Level experience in a commercial and industrial plant environment. A valid BC Driver’s Licence, Class 5, is required. This is a CUPE position and provides a competitive remuneration ($27.18 - $30.20/hr) 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, Box 159, 13211 Henry Ave., Summerland, BC V0H 1Z0 or by fax 250-494-1415 or e-mail at HR@summerland.ca by 4:00 pm PST, Wednesday, March 21, 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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Summerland. Private sale of unique home & lot in La Vista Country Estates. 2 bdrm, 2 baths, LR, DR, kitchen with 3 appliances, washer and dryer, Fujitsu no-duct heating with furnace backup, gas ďŹ replace. 2-car garage. 15â&#x20AC;&#x2122;6â&#x20AC;? x 17â&#x20AC;&#x2122; room over garage that could be used as studio, sewing room, ofďŹ ce or sleeping area. Patio & attractive private grassy backyard backed by terraced landscaping. Nice location. Moderate strata fee. 55+. $450,000. Call 250-494-1898.

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Notice to Creditors and Others NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of PHILIP JOHN GIBBONS aka PHILIP J. GIBBONS aka P. JOHN GIBBONS aka PHILIP GIBBONS, Deceased, who died on the 2nd day of November, 2011, are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Executors at Box 1530, 9921 Main Street, Summerland, BC V0H 1Z0, by April 5, 2012, after which date the Executors will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which he has notice.

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Entrepreneur on cutting edge of food trend Culinary entrepreneur Andrew Verge of Summerland is a familiar sight in the Okanagan. Verge and his wife own Spud Brothers, a food service business that consists of both a mobile food truck in summer and the Summerland Arena concession in winter. With the trend of mobile food trucks taking North America by storm, Verge

was at the front of the curve supplying the right kind of food, at the right time, to the right audience. While there has been demand for Spud Brothers’ cuisine, a lack of funds presented a problem to fully support and grow the business. Enter the Remarkable Micro-Loan program that was launched last spring and was made avail-

able to all B.C. credit unions. The innovative loan program designed for young adults to help create opportunities now for future success. The micro-loan ranges from a few hundred dollars up to $5,000, depending on the need and is intended to do more than just loan money to burgeoning small business. The plan also provides guid-

ance at the credit union level helping successful applicants reach their goals and work on building a solid credit history. The Remarkable Micro-Loan program seeks to provide funds to young adults based solely on the strength of their idea, not on their credit history. The program helps business owners shape their future

and their communities through their local credit unions. Once Verge heard about the program he quickly applied and received the maximum loan, $5,000, from Valley First Credit Union in Penticton within three months of applying. Received at the height of his peak season, the $5,000 allowed him to increase his marketing efforts, service

an additional concession and expand his mobile business by purchasing another trailer/truck. Verge received funding at a crucial time for his business when “no other banks would touch me‚“ because his idea was a good one. With a higher profile, more equipment and a successful credit history in the making, Verge is in

an improved position heading into this year’s busy season. He continues to look at growth opportunities and says that he “would recommend the Remarkable Micro-Loan to anyone.” Verge is featured by the Be Remarkable program as a model recipient. A video on Verge’s experience can be seen at www. beremarkable.com.

Cadets win Student wins ICBC poster contest speaking competition The 902 Summerland Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron's Unit Effective Speaking competition was held last Wednesday. Each cadet in the squadron, as part of their leadership training, was instructed to prepare a five to six minute speech on a topic of interest. After this exercise, cadets then gave a two to three minute impromptu speech about "your favorite game or pastime." Flight Sergeant Simon Bambey was awarded first place for his prepared speech on Social Media — Its Impact on Air Cadets and his

impromptu speech about his favorite pastime, flying. Warrant Officer Patricia Henniger came in second place. Her prepared speech topic was My Greatest Air Cadet Achievement and for the impromptu speech, she chose the topic Dominoes. Bambey and Henniger will represent Summerland at the Okanagan Wing Effective Speaking competition to be held in April in Penticton. The winner of this competition will have the opportunity to go on to the Pacific Region and National level competitions.

Genealogical Society holds open house South Okanagan Genealogical Society will hold an open house later this month. The event will be in the Penticton Library and Museum Auditorium, 785 Main St., Penticton. Displays include tracing your ancestors, pedigree charts, genealogy research, the Ancestor Detective program available to schools, historic events tied to family members, the Family Tree Maker program, genealogy

A student at Summerland Secondary School has won a prize in a road safety ad design contest sponsored by the Insurance Corporation of B.C. A panel of judges awarded Trina Kushnerik second place for her creative ad in the speed category. In the annual contest, called Your Ad Goes Here, ICBC asked students to get creative and design ads that would encourage their peers to make smart driving decisions. Car crashes remain the number one preventable killer of youth in B.C with an average of more than 7,600 youth injured and 49 youth killed in crashes each year. “I want my peers to understand that speeding is not worth the risk and there is no situation where speed-

through DNA, maps, obituary and history binders, books and newsletters from the genealogical library and some ethnic costumes. Books, magazines, binders and pedigree charts will be available for sale. Members will be on hand to answer questions about genealogy research.

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Speeding message A poster by Trina Kushnerik of Summerland Secondary School has won second place in the speed category in a road safety ad design contest sponsored by ICBC.

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ing is acceptable,” said Kushnerik. “I want my ad to let the audience know that being late is certainly not an excuse to speed. An angry boss or teacher should not be a concern when compared to the risk you pose to yourself and others while you speed. I really want people to realize that if they try speeding to get somewhere faster, they may not ever arrive at their destination.” More than 190 talented B.C. students in grades 8 to 12 entered the contest this year – 35 per cent more than last year. In addition to the Your Ad Here contest, ICBC educates youth on important road safety issues through the road safety speaker program, K-10 school curriculum and B.C.’s graduated licensing program.

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