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The former home of playwright George Ryga, for many years a literary landmark, is now up for sale. Keith Ferlin, chair of the George Ryga Centre Society, said the society

does not have enough money to maintain the aging house on Caldwell Street. The asking price is $437,000. The house is a registered provincial heritage building — the only one in Summerland — and as a result, the new owner cannot have it taken down and cannot make drastic modifications to the building.

“You have to leave the exterior as it is,” Ferlin said. It was also designated as Summerland’s heritage home by the community’s Heritage Advisory Commission in 2011. Ryga lived in Summerland from 1962 until his death in 1987 at the age of 55. The majority of his plays were written in the house. Ryga was a pioneer in establishing modern

Canadian theatre. His most famous play, The Ecstasy of Rita Joe, was written in 1967 and has become a modern classic, taught in George post-secondRyga ary institutions worldwide. Other plays include Grass and Wild Strawber-

ries, Captives of the Faceless Drummer and Hungry Hills. Another book, Summerland, contains unpublished selections from stories, plays, poems, novels and essays written while he lived here. The centre was established in February, 1996 and functioned as a cultural centre and occasional writers’ retreat until early 2012. See SCHOLARSHIP Page 3

A cherry variety developed in Summerland has received international recognition.

Page 11 Expansion plan denied A height extension sought for a secondary house on farm property was not approved at council.

Page 6 Teaching English Summerland will send an assistant English teacher to Toyokoro, Japan next year.

Page 8 Ready for Senior Games A total of 18 Summerland athletes will be at the 2012 B.C. Senior Games in Burnaby later this month.

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YOUR SMILE I went to buy some camouflage pants the other day. I couldn’t find any.

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Louise Desmarais, left, buys some fresh peaches from Caroline Freeze-Zubal at the Summerland Farmer’s Market on Tuesday morning. The market, on Kelly Avenue, continues Tuesdays into October.

Wharton agreement not yet signed Discussions continuing for multi-storey development by John Arendt The agreement needed for a multi-storey development on Wharton Street has not yet been

signed. Municipal planner Ian McIntosh said the signatures on the agreement are expected soon, but it would still take some time afterward before work could begin on the project. After an agreement is reached, the developers

will need a development permit and a building permit before the construction can begin. The development permit must first go through the design committee and then to council to ensure it meets the requirements. “As long as it meets

the guidelines, it will be issued,” McIntosh said. The building permit does not go through council but is handled through the municipality’s Development Services department. McIntosh estimates the time involved in getting the development permit

and the building permit would be two to three months. In spring when conceptual drawings of the project were presented at a public open house, the developers had said they wanted to begin construction by August. See PROJECT Page 3

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Project would house library and museum Continued from Page 1

The first five-storey building in the development plan would have an area of more than 6,000 square metres, with commercial and professional spaces and residential units. Commercial units under consideration include a bank, a small restaurant, a retail store and a professional service. The second building would accommodate the museum and the library, which are both in buildings too

small for their present needs. The Summerland branch of the Okanagan Regional Library has an area of 316 square metres, or 48 per cent of the size needed to adequately serve Summerland’s present population. The library was built in 1981 and since 2003, the Okanagan Regional Library board has been working to find a new location for the library. The museum, which opened in 1983, covers 372 square metres.

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A literary landmark Since the late 1990s, the George Ryga house on Caldwell Street has been used as a cultural centre and an occasional writers’ retreat. The house is now listed for sale.

Scholarship will be established Continued from Page 1

Over the years, the Ryga Centre held concerts and workshops with Bill Henderson, Roy Forbes, Valdy and Gary Fjellgaard. Peter Hay, a former publisher who worked with Ryga, said efforts were made to keep the house as a cultural centre. Three years ago, the society had looked to have Okanagan Col-

lege take over the house, but this plan fell through. “Okanagan College was the only viable solution,” Hay said. Ferlin said the response to the Ryga Centre in Summerland had not been enthusiastic. “This community was never going to embrace the centre,” he said. While the society

is folding, Ferlin and Hay said they want to ensure Ryga’s legacy continues.

Ryga’s honour. Ferlin said Ryga was able to get his start as a writer when

“This community was never going to embrace the centre.” Keith Ferlin Once the house is sold and the bills paid, the remainder of the money will likely go to a foundation to fund a scholarship in

he received a scholarship to the Banff School of Fine Arts in Alberta. Ryga’s legacy is also being honoured through the annual

George Ryga Award for Social Awareness in Literature. The award, initiated by the George Ryga Society, B.C. BookWorld, CBC Radio in Kelowna and Okanagan College, has been presented annually since 2003. It is given to a B.C. writer who has achieved an outstanding degree of social awareness in a new book.

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Honouring a writer When a writer has achieved international acclaim, it is only fitting to pay tribute locally, but in the case of George Ryga, the connection to Summerland has been downplayed. Now, as the George Ryga Society is dissolving and the house on Caldwell Street is up for sale, the result will be an even weaker tie to Ryga’s legacy. While Ryga’s plays and novels were confrontational, they are also regarded in Canada and around the world as significant works of Canadian literature. His stories did not simply entertain. They also challenged audiences by showing the problems resulting from injustices. One could not feel comfortable after experiencing one of his stories. His 1967 play, The Ecstasy of Rita Joe is considered by some to be the most important English-language play to come out of Canada. For this reason alone, it is fitting to pay tribute to his memory. The play was written in the house on Caldwell Street, where the majority of Ryga’s other works were written. The house also served another important purpose during Ryga’s lifetime as artists, musicians and writers would stop there on their way across the country. It was a place where ideas could be discussed and debated freely and it was a place where creativity was encouraged. The George Ryga Society sought to recapture some of that spirit when the house was restored and used as the George Ryga Centre. At times, writers’ retreats were held there, a songwriters’ workshop was an annual event and there were also numerous small concerts and special events in the house. Ryga’s legacy deserves to be remembered. Preserving his house is one important way to do this. Having a world-renowned writer who lived in the community should not be downplayed.

The American Society for Horticultural Science recently presented an award for the Sweetheart cherry, developed at the Pacific AgriFood Research Centre. Developing the Sweetheart has also led to other late-season cherries and has helped the Okanagan’s cherry growing industry. If orchards are to remain viable, fruit research such as this must continue.

bad B.C. liquor laws finally effective apples VICTORIA – Here’s a summer scene being played out all over North America. Family van pulls up to the corner store to stock up on a few camping essentials: pop, chips, hot dogs, a case of beer and a bottle of vodka. Not in B.C. you say? It happens every day at rural agency liquor stores around the province. As with many other Tom Fletcher issues, there is one reality for urban B.C. and another for the rest of us. Selling booze in grocery stores would presumably create anarchy in B.C cities and towns, but villagers and their visitors somehow manage it, just as everyone does across the line in Washington or Alaska. These rural agency stores are “flyspeck operators,” sniffs an acquaintance who spent his career as a union activist in government liquor stores. Picture dusty old bottles on a rickety shelf, greedy owners and poorly trained clerks more likely to sell to under-age drinkers. Similar generalizations can be heard about the hundreds of private liquor stores that have popped up around B.C. since they were legalized. And in fact there have been more violations in private stores, revealed in sting operations run by liquor inspectors. In the year ended March 31, 54 private stores were caught selling to a minor, for an 84 per cent com-

pliance rate. Only four government stores were caught, a pass rate of 96 per cent. Five rural agency stores were tested, and one flunked. But here is the telling statistic. In 2010, the government allowed liquor inspectors to employ actual minors to test stores. Previously, they hired people who looked young but were old enough to buy alcohol, As late as 2009, two out of three stores (government or otherwise) sold to them. Problem is,

Meanwhile, the big booze story this year is cabinet minister Rich Coleman’s plan to sell B.C.’s warehouse and distribution monopoly to a private contractor. The B.C. Government Employees’ Union has protested, despite assurances that their jobs will continue. B.C.’s burgeoning craft beer industry has looked to Alberta’s all-private model and predicts higher costs. The B.C. Liberal government has been on the defensive from

The watchdog now has teeth, and compliance has jumped. that’s not an actual offence. Now liquor inspectors send in undercover teens, and relieve them of the evidence when they are allowed to buy booze. The watchdog now has teeth, and compliance has jumped. The government glossed over the poorer performance of private stores. But in fairness, three times as many private stores as government ones were targeted in the new inspections, and the gap is narrow. Government stores also have a huge built-in financial advantage in their wholesale rate, and are generally overstaffed by private sector standards. The B.C. Liberals also moved this spring to make rural agency stores easier to establish. Regulation changes brought the minimum population served from 300 down to 200, and eliminated a vague requirement for a “bona fide community” to exist around the store.

the start, with the NDP pointing to the paper trail of lobbyists with an apparent inside track. It’s great politics, but it matters little to consumers in an increasingly competitive but heavily taxed business. Another new regulation took effect this summer, creating a $525 fine for adults serving minors, on the job, at home or as a bootlegger. Parents who provide booze for their own under-age children are exempted. Previously, penalties applied only to licensed establishments. If the issue really is public safety and teen binge drinking, the key job for government is to regulate sales effectively. Once that is done, no justification remains for government liquor sales. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca.

The thefts and attempted thefts in Summerland over the last few weeks are cause for concern. The incidents have included some high-priced items, including a ski boat, a motorhome and vehicle thefts. We believe someone has information about one or more of these recent thefts. If you have seen something suspicious, please contact the Summerland RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

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Questions asked about water bills Dear Editor: I would like to express my concerns and pose a question regarding the water rates soon to be implemented in Summerland. The recent District of Summerland’s newsletter sent out with utility bills, gave us some good information regarding water usage. It pointed out that one person using a toilet could use three cubic meters per month. (It did not say whether this estimate is based on using a low flush toilet or not.) My family consists of five adults, four of us being retired and home all day, not using the facilities at work or school. According to this estimate we will almost be using our quota of 20 cubic meters of water on flushing alone. The other bit of interesting information in the newsletter was that an average sized yard should not use more than five cubic meters per watering. We are

allowed to water our yards three times per week under Stage 1 watering restrictions. This equals 15 cubic meters per week, or 60 per month. My question is this: Would it not be fair to allow us at least this

amount of water in the base rate of $33.33 per month during the irrigation season? We have just under a half an acre, with mature trees including fruit, shrubs, grapes, raspberries, vegetable gardens,

a couple of flower beds, and a small strip of lawn as well as a boulevard that attracts tourists and locals alike. We have micro irrigation wherever feasible and do a lot of hand watering.

We mulch and use water retaining crystals in our container gardens. I have no clue how we will be able to keep it all alive next summer. I am thinking that it is a good thing Summerland has its

beautiful medians downtown for people to enjoy. I fear there will be many brown, dried up yards next year — and not because Thirsk Dam is getting low on water, but because people simply won’t

be able to afford to keep their properties looking good. This will only add to the list of unsightly properties, also mentioned in the newsletter. Carla McLeod Summerland

THE EARLY YEARS

Generous donation received Dear Editor: Once again we are grateful for a donation received from Ed Fehr in the amount of $125 to help send kids to summer camp. The generous donation is because people such as the Summerland Shell gas station and other individuals, (Phil, Doreen, and Vern) supply recyclables to Ed. Thanks again for your donation. Harvey Fehr Kamloops Evangelical Free Church Kamloops

Newfangled machines

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Construction workers in the 1930s were probably awed by the power and efficiency of this steam shovel and dump truck. Whereas a man with a shovel could move around 10 cubic metres of dirt per day, a steam shovel handled around 330 cubic metres and was a lot easier on the back, and the dump truck, a 1929 or 1930 White, involved much less labour than a wheel barrow or a horse-drawn wagon. The machinery of those early years made the transition from progressive to historical in just a few decades. Visit the Summerland Museum to see more examples of the forerunners of our modern conveniences.

Play showed love, power Dear Editor: How about a Good Apple award to the Penticton Chamber Theatre Group for presenting their production of Will Shake-

speare’s As You Like It in Memorial Park for two nights. The Bard of the Avon excels at showing us the irrational behaviour of those in

love and of those in power. The lovers bring us comedy; the powerful bring us tragedy. The bandshell stage in Memorial

Park is a setting for comedy ideally situated immediately north of the Wharton Street tragedy. Dick Clements Summerland

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Council denies expansion request Height extension sought for secondary house on farm property by John Arendt

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Kelly Marshall, left, manager of Summerland Credit Union, presents a watercolour painting to Renee and Dwayne Dickinson of Dickinson Family Farm. The farm marked its 100th anniversary on Saturday. The painting, a gift from the Credit Union, depicts the farm.

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A request to allow an expansion of a secondary house on an agricultural property was denied. The request, for a building at 17216 Garnett Valley Road, was to allow the maximum height of an additional building for farm help from 4.5 metres to 7.9 metres. Mike Morasse, the applicant, said the building would be his family’s home while the main house would be for his parents. Municipal planner Ian McIntosh said regulations are in place for secondary buildings on farm land. “We only permit secondary dwellings for bona fide farm help,” he said. Coun. Martin Van Alphen said there are other cases where secondary buildings are not being used for farm help. “It’s not the only property in Summerland being utilized for this purpose,” he said. He added that unless the neighbors are opposed to the increased height, there is no reason to deny the variance. Coun. Robert Hacking said the build-

ing is a pre-existing structure. “I don’t have a problem with the variance of the building,” he said. Coun. Orv Robson said allowing the variance would set a precedent for similar applications. “It’s going to affect w h a t happens to the future of the community,” he said. Coun. L l o y d Orv ChristoRobson p h e r s o n said the use of the building is a concern, since secondary buildings are allowed for farm help, not for non-farm occupants. Coun. Bruce Hallquist said the house, which is around 30 years old, has not been used to house farm help in the past. “It never has been used for farm help and there’s no intention to use it for farm help,” he said. He suggested leaving the building as is, without allowing further variations. Mayor Janice Perrino also opposed the variation request. “We’re not to be turning agricultural land into residential land,” she said, “It sets a precedent for everyone else.” A resolution to deny the variance application was supported, with Hacking and Van Alphen opposed.

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A Summerland family returned from vacation and found two bikes had been stolen from their home on Simpson Road. Missing are a CCM dark yellow mountain bike and a red and silver bike. The loss was reported Aug. 8. Police remind people to secure their bikes to prevent theft.

Assault in dispute A couple of people showed up at the door of a resident of Tingley Street Aug. 8 and beat him up. Police are investigating the incident, which they said is part of an ongoing dispute. The man received minor injuries.

House vandalized On Aug. 10 a residence on Tingley Street was broken into and “trashed,” police reported.

Hotwire damage The ignition on a 1995 Ford pickup was damaged in an attempted theft that happened sometime between July 17 and Aug. 3. The incident occurred on Hermiston Drive.

Beemer recovered A car that had been reported stolen in 2009 was found abandoned the evening of Aug. 10 on Highway 97 north of Summerland. The 2008 BMW went missing from Surrey.

Money found If you lost a change purse containing a significant amount of money, check with the Summerland RCMP. They would like to return it to the owner after it was found Aug. 10 on Giant’s Head Road.

Wanted in three towns A man with three outstanding warrants was picked up by police at Memorial Park on the afternoon of Aug. 11. The 33-year-old male is wanted in Port Mann, Vancouver and Nelson.

Erratic driving Police stopped a man for driving erratically on Lakeshore Drive around 1 a.m. Aug. 13. He was given a seven-day driving suspension after he recorded a “warn” level on a roadside screening for alcohol impairment.

Power tools taken Workshop equipment was stolen in a shed break-in on Stewart Street reported the morning of Aug. 13. Taken were a compressor, mitre saw, three drills, a paint sprayer and a jigsaw.

Cash from van On Aug. 13 police received a report of a vehicle break-in on Stewart Street. Cash was stolen from a Ford Windstar van.

Air tools gone Construction equipment was stolen the evening of Aug. 13 from a house under construction on Ritchie Street. Missing are a compressor, two drills, an air nailer and air hose for these devices.

Hitchhiker detained

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Bentley Road plans considered Details for industrial area not yet finalized by John Arendt

tech, agricultural or clean.” Businesses could include distribution hubs and data centres for large companies. McGuire said Summerland is ideal for data centres partly because a strong fibre-optic network is already in place in the area through the Okanagan Skaha School District. While the fibre optic network is not yet connected between Penticton and Summerland, there is a planned

The recent conditional exclusion of 7.36 hectares from the Agricultural Land Reserve provides the municipality with some badly needed industrial land, but the details for the Bentley Road Industrial Area have not yet been finalized. Julie McGuire, long-range planner for the municipality, said the land will provide a d d i t i o n a l “The preference was space for for clean, green busii n d u s t r i a l nesses. People would development like this area to be in Summerhigh-tech, agricultural land. In the past, or clean.” the shortage Julie McGuire of available industrial land has been seen extension from Sumas a factor in keeping merland to Trout industry from locat- Creek. While stakeing here. comments McGuire said stake- holder holders have already have already been been consulted about received, more feedthe land use of the back from the public is welcome. area. An open house “The preference was for clean, green on the Bentley Road businesses,” she Industrial Area will be held on Thursday, said. “People would like Aug. 16 from 4 to 7 this area to be high- p.m. at municipal hall.

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Thursday, August 16, 2012 from 4 pm to 7 pm Council Chambers, 13211 Henry Avenue, Summerland, BC We would like your input on land use regulations and guidelines for the Bentley Road Industrial Area. The recent conditional exclusion of 7.2 hectares of land from the ALR, for industrial purposes, is a signiﬁcant expansion to the Bentley Road Industrial Park. We are in the process of developing regulations and guidelines for the future of the area. Come out and have a voice on the future of the Bentley Road Industrial Area. Visit our website at www.summerland.ca for more information.

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Assistant English teacher needed Position in Toyokoro, Japan to extend beyond class hours by John Arendt An assistant English teacher will be in Summerland’s sister city of Toyokoro, Japan next year. While much of the work will be in the schools, Darlene Forsdick chair of the Sister City Committee, said the role will extend beyond school hours. She said the teacher will also provide some cultural exchange and adult English classes outside school hours. The last time a Summerlander filled that role in Toyokoro was around five

years ago. “Toyokoro’s very excited about having an assistant English teacher from Summerland,” Forsdick said. Resumes for the position will be accepted until Oct. 1 and a decision will be made soon after that time, even though the position will not begin until August, 2013. Forsdick said the additional time will allow the teacher to prepare for the role, learning at least some basic Japanese. “I think it’s very important that they have the basics,” Forsdick said, adding that a teacher who can speak the language will be able to get involved in the community from the start. Summerland and

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Toyokoro have had a sister city agreement in place since June, 1999. Over the years, each community has sent delegations to the other on numerous occasions. Earlier this month, a delegation from Toyokoro was in Summerland. In 2013, a Summerland delegation will travel to Toyokoro. While the two communities have distinctly different cultures, Forsdick said the agreement has been mutually beneficial. “It’s so wonderful how we have both accepted each other’s culture,” she said. Information about the position is available through the municipal website at summerland.ca.

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Arts, culture grants maintained The B.C. government has provided $16.8 million for community arts and culture grants for the current year, matching last year’s total with help from a dwindling 2010 Olympic legacy fund. Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Ida Chong announced the funding Monday in

Victoria, along with B.C. Arts Council chair Stan Hamilton. The BCAC has juries that assess funding applications, and has already doled out about $6 million of this year’s budget. With less than half the money allocated in Chong’s current ministry budget, another $6.75 million came from the 2010 Sports and Arts Legacy. That $60 million fund was created in the 2010

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John Lewis enjoys a morning at the Summerland Golf and Country Club. Residents and visitors alike have been enjoying the 18-hole course at the south end of the community.

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On behalf of the participating wineries, and our sponsors, we invite you to attend the second annual RE/MAX ORCHARD COUNTRY WINE FAIR and discover for yourself why there really is no other place on earth quite like Summerland. Meet the owners, winemakers, and friends from the vineyards for this unique opportunity to sample a wide range of wines from Summerland’s very own wineries. THIS IS THE LARGEST TASTING TOUR OF WINES IN SUMMERLAND EVER! Place: Date: Time: Cost:

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budget to offset earlier recession-driven cuts to adult arts and sports organizations from provincial gambling revenues. It will be gone after this year, and there is no indication where it might be made up next year. When the recession hit in 2008, the B.C. Liberal government cut grant funding from the B.C. Lottery Corp. from $156 million to $113 million, then raised it back to $120 million to restore funds to school district parent advisory councils. Applicants were told that arts and sports funding from lotteries would be restricted to organizations for young people and the disabled. Premier Christy Clark promised to restore funds while campaigning for the party leadership last year. Once elected, she announced a $15 million increase in

gambling funds for a range of organizations including community service clubs, fairs, festivals and museums. Chong said she sometimes meets artists and organizations who are not aware that they can apply to the B.C. Arts Council for grants. Eligibility requirements and application forms are available at www. bcartscouncil.ca. The largest recipients of arts council funding include the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra ($1.2 million last year), the Vancouver Art Gallery ($630,000) and the Vancouver International Film Festival ($82,000). Chong said more than 1,000 grants are given out to 200 B.C. communities, including $1.1 million to writers, publishers and literary festivals, as well as scholarships for new writers.

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Testing urged to diagnose blood disorder by John Arendt A genetic blood disorder, which can lead to many health complications if untreated, can be identified by a simple blood test. Hereditary hemochromatosis, or iron overload, is an inherited disorder that causes the body to absorb two to three times the normal amount of iron. It is the most com-

mon genetic disorder affecting Canadians. One in nine people are carriers and one in 300 are estimated to have two copies of the gene. “The symptoms are virtually undetectable,” said Diane Ambery, whose husband Jeff was diagnosed in November. Five years ago, when he was 48, the first signs of the disorder appeared. “In my mind, I

COUNCIL REPORT The regular meeting of municipal council was held on Aug. 13 in council chambers. The mayor and all councillors were present.

Resolutions Funding denied Council denied a funding request by the Pentastic Jazz Festival to sponsor the 2012 Jazz Festival. The request was for $2,500 in support. “This really is a Penticton festival,” said Coun. Bruce Hallquist. He said the money could be better used to fund an event in Summerland.

Community branding approved Council and the Summerland Chamber of Economic Development and Tourism will contribute $5,000 each for a community branding exercise. The exercise is to provide a consistent image for Summerland. The image will be used for visitor signage and other visitor-oriented products such as the annual visitor guide and website. The branding exercise will be completed by the Tourism Advisory Committee. “I think for $10,000, we’re getting incredible value for our money,” said Coun. Robert Hacking. Connie Denesiuk, a director on the chamber, said the exercise will help to create a unified identity for the community. “This is an opportunity to pursue who we are and what makes us unique,” Denesiuk said. “Working together like this is going to be powerful.”

Competition endorsed Council passed a resolution to endorse the wine and food pairing competition at the Summerland Fall Fair by signing the Special Occasion License application. Council will also provide in-kind support and provision for the use of the mezzanine area at the arena.

Bylaw Regional context added Council gave final reading to an Official Community Plan amendment. The amendment adds a regional context statement to the Official Community Plan bylaw. The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen board approved the bylaw on July 19.

FOR THE RECORD The web address for the Summerland Heritage Cider Company listed in last week’s paper was incorrect. The correct address is summerlandcider.com.

thought he had severe depression,” Diane Ambery said. The mood swings continued. Another symptom, bronzing of the skin, was not apparent since Jeff Ambery would tan easily. “You don’t have to have all the symptoms to have the disease,” she said. It was not until last year when he was finally diagnosed, but the disorder had already taken its toll. He had developed diabetes, which can be a result of untreated hemochromatosis. He is now in extended care. “His health is very fragile,” Diane Ambery said. “Had he been diagnosed earlier, he would not be in this condition.” The disorder can also lead to liver damage, cancer, heart disease, thyroid problems, chronic fatigue, arthritis, loss of libido and other conditions. Treatment of the disorder is through phlebotomy or bloodletting two to six times a year. The treatment prevents damage from iron overload and continues for life. Because of the health problems resulting from the condition, coping with hemochromatosis is difficult for the Amberys. Diane Ambery urges others to learn about the disorder and to be tested early. Information sessions about the disease are being held in the Okanagan. In Penticton, a session will take place at the Galleria Room of the Shatford Centre, 760 Main St. this evening at 7 p.m. In Kelowna, a session will be held at the Best Western Kelowna Plus Hotel and Suites, 2402 Hwy. 97 on Monday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. In Vernon, a session will be held at the Best Western Plus Vernon Lodge and Conference Centre, 3914 32nd St. on Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m.

Movie night

Carla McLeod Special to the Review

Residents and visitors enjoyed Dumbo, the Friday evening movie in Memorial Park. The Summerland Merchants’ Committee is sponsoring the movie nights on Fridays this summer.

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Brenda Mines people focus of new book

Summer swing Liam Pearen, 4, of Summerland, enjoys a turn on the swing at Memorial Park. Residents and visitors are enjoying Summerland’s many parks, playgrounds and beaches during this warm weather.

NEW 8V8 PROGRAM This program is created as a fun alternative to the traditional 11 aside game. It will combine two age groups (i.e. U9/U10). The league will begin on Sept. 15th and will have once a week games on Saturdays played throughout the region, with a practice during the week. There will be an end of the year tournament held at Kings Park on the weekend of Oct. 27th and 28th. There will be NO soccer on Thanksgiving long weekend. This league will cost $75 and this will include a team t-shirt. The game will have more touches on the ball, more opportunities to score and develop individual and team skills. To register come to the Club House at 550 Echkardt Ave., Penticton. You can print off a registration at our website www.soysa.net OR pick up a copy to ﬁll out at the ofﬁce.

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The history of Brenda Mines, which employed many Summerland people, is being recounted in a book by Bill Burrell. A resident of Summerland from 1973 to 2003, he worked at the mine near Peachland for 20 years as a mill operator and a control room operator. It’s his fourth self-published book, three of them having a Summerland connection. The first, Shadows in the Dark, is about his dog. The “big magnificent” black standard poodle was well known as his long-distance running partner. The second was a Burrell family history in Saskatchewan. The third, Path to Glory, is based on the World War II experiences of soldiers including Bert Josephson, Steve Dundson, Tom Cairns and Iory Pugh of Summerland. Burrell was inspired to write the Brenda Mines book by a visit to Britannia Beach. “They had a book about the mine there. I don’t think anyone has ever written a story about Brenda Mines.” “Easily 2,200 people worked up there at one time or another.” The book, expected to be out this fall, includes an explanation of how the mine ran. It also contains an exclusive photo of the 1989 slide that closed the mine. Burrell used the Summerland Review archives for research a couple of years ago, particularly for details of the mine shutdown. “After the mine closed I worked for about four months at

Westside,” he said. “They had an information centre for people who worked at the mine to find new work.” Mostly the book is about the people who worked there. “They made the mine and we made it work,” he said. “Brenda Mines always gave you credit if you made things better.” Not only was Brenda Mines a major employer in this area, it also made some money for local investors. Burrell remembers working in Kelowna when local people

were buying shares and watching the stocks rise. He cashed in his shares early, but a friend who hung in there used the profit to set himself up in a hardware store business. The ore body that would become Brenda Mines was discovered in the 1930s. A Penticton prospector staked a claim in the 1950s. The resource company Noranda developed and operated the molybdenum and copper mine. The open-pit mine produced 278,000 tonnes of copper,

66,000 tonnes of molybdenum, 125 tonnes of silver and two tonnes of gold. This took the removal of 300 million tonnes of rock from the pit and the processing of 182 million tonnes of ore. Burrell is taking a break from his writing to run in the B.C. Senior Games in Burnaby Aug. 21 to 25. He is a sprinter, competing in 100metre and 200-metre events. At the B.C. Senior Games in Trail last year, he won a medal. Burrell is also active in curling.

Volunteers wanted Summerland Red Cross is looking for more volunteers. Those interested in volunteering are asked to please call 250-494-0818.

Brenda Mines book Bill Burrell shows the nearly-finished version of his book on Brenda Mines. He is dressed for running, in training for next week’s B.C. Senior Games in Burnaby.

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Award given for Sweetheart cherry by John Arendt A cherry variety developed in Summerland has received international accolades. The American Society for Horticultural Science presented Agriculture and AgriFood Canada with its Outstanding Fruit Cultivar Award 2012 for the Sweetheart cherry. “Our government is proud to support internationally-recognized research and innovation in cherry breeding,” said Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. The cherry originated from a cross between Van and Newstar cherries in 1975 at the Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre in Summerland. The breeder was David Lane and the technician was Richard MacDonald. The cherry was released in 1995. New cherry varieties normally take 15 to 20 years before they are released. Cheryl Hampson,

a research scientist at the centre, said the Sweetheart cherry is harvested around July 30, or 10 days after the Lapins cherry, another Summerland variety. The Lapins and Sweetheart cherries are two of the most important cherry varieties for Okanagan growers. Hampson said the Sweetheart has been used in breeding other late-season cherries, including Staccato, Sentennial and Sovereign. The original Sweet-

The late harvest means the cherry comes out after the early Washington cherries have been harvested. Cherry research has been done at the Summerland facility for many years. “I am honoured to be following in the footsteps of some really amazing cherry breeders,” Hampson said. Research is continuing into new varieties. Hampson said one of her current goals is to find something more disease

“I am honoured to be following in the footsteps of some really amazing cherry breeders.” Cheryl Hampson heart tree is still producing fruit at the centre. Hampson said there are several benefits to the Sweetheart cherry. “The fruit eating quality is good and it’s easy to grow,” she said. “One of its big advantages is the harvest time.”

resistant and more split resistant. British Columbia cherries are exported to the United States, Asia and Europe. Cherry exports were around $500,000 annually in the 1990s but have grown to almost $40 million annually today.

Top cherry The Sweetheart cherry, developed in Summerland and released in 1995, received an award through the American Society for Horticultural Science.

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where to eat in Summerland

Bonitas Bistro Good food paired with good wine.

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The Beanery Café

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VOTED BEST FISH & CHIPS FOR 9 YEARS IN A ROW! Your Friendly Fish & Chip Shop! Dine in or Take Out Open Tues. - Sat. at 4 pm (250) 494-8711 13220 Victoria Rd. N. Summerland RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED

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STONEHOUSE RESTAURANT • Lunch at 11:30 am • Dinner at 5:00 pm Children’s Menu Available Call for Reservations (250) 494-1105

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Come and Enjoy our Spectacular Patio Announcing our New Picnic Basket Lunches We have a ﬁne array of pre-packaged deli cheeses, meats, picnic delights, crackers and sandwiches. (Sorry we no longer allow personal coolers/baskets with food & drink on the patio)

The Place for Perfect Picnics Available at our Wine Shop: Okanagan and BC Cheeses BC Cured Meat Selection Olives and Olive Tapenade Fresh Baguettes and Filones Please enjoy your selection and our wine by the glass or by the bottle in our Picnic Area overlooking our 30 year old vines or our spacious outdoor patio.

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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 is played every second and fourth Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. If you are interested in a visit to Critteraid Farm in Summerland, please contact Joan at 250-494-4293 or e-mail info@critteraid. org. Visits can be arranged by appointment for Thursday afternoons. Come and learn about what an amazing group of volunteers Critteraid has and the outstanding community work that they do. Peach City Toastmasters meets Thursdays 12:05 to 1 p.m. Do butterflies attack your stomach whenever you’re asked to speak before a group? Join Toastmasters to improve your speaking abilities and leadership skills. Meeting every Thursday 12:05 to 1 p.m. in Penticton at the United

Church on Main and Eckhardt, Room 202. Call 250-462-0422. Seniors’ coffee is held at the Seniors Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown St., every Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Coffee and raisin toast available. Seniors’ volleyball at the Youth Centre beginning at 10 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. For additional information call Jane or Frank at 250-494-4666. The Summerland Horseshoe Club is looking for new members. Practices are held in Memorial Park on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. Call Laura Williams at 250-494-3094. 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 Sportsmen’s Association meets every third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Summerland Legion. The SSA focuses on fishing, shooting, hunting, archery and conservation and is affiliated with the B.C. Wildlife Federation. New members are welcome. 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.

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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.

Saturday Cribbage tournament at the Seniors Drop-In Centre is held monthly every fourth Saturday at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome. 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. Summerland Museum’s Peach Orchard Cemetery Tour — Join Ruth and Sharon on Saturday, Aug. 18, 10 a.m. for this amusing and historical tour of one of Summerland’s oldest graveyards. The tour is approximately two hours. Registration is required at the Summerland Museum 9521 Wharton St. (Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) For more information call (250) 4949395. or e-mail info@summerlandmuseum. org

Sunday Vintage Car Club, South Okanagan Chapter, meets the last Sunday of every month at 2 p.m. in the Youth Centre on Peach Orchard Road. Anyone who owns or is interested in vintage cars (25 years or older) is invited to attend. For more information phone 250-494-5473.

Monday

Dabber Bingo is played at the Senior Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St., every Monday at 1:30 p.m. 16 regular games, Lucky Friday 7, Odd/Even, Bonanza. Everyone is welcome. Bridge is played every Friday at 1 p.m. License #832873. Men — Love to Sing? Okanagan Christian Men’s Choir. Non-denominational choir invites you to join us, have fun, sing unto the Lord Ministerial Association and enjoy the fellowship of other singers. Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. at Summerland Baptist Church, Fireside Room. For more information contact Hans at 250-494-7127. The South Okanagan ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN HOLY CHILD Orchid Society meets the 9311 Prairie Valley Rd. (Stone Church in Summerland) CATHOLIC CHURCH third Monday of the month Sunday Services - 8:30 am & 10 am at 7 p.m. at Okanagan College Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday - 9 am - 1 pm Rosedale & Quinpool in Penticton. The group meets MASSES: 250-494-3466 September to June. For more Saturdays 6:00 pm & Sundays 10:00 am information, contact Joan at The Reverend Canon Rick Paulin Tuesday-Friday 9:00 am 250-494-4293. www.summeranglican.ca

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Inviting you to

SUMMERLAND'S LAKESIDE CHURCH

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SUMMERLAND BAPTIST The Church on the Hill

Come, belong, believe and become It can start for you, or your family, at 10:00 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

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN

SUMMERLAND PENTECOSTAL

“Leading people to live by God’s grace and Christ’s teachings”

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14820 Victoria Road North Morning Worship: 10:00 am Children's Church & Nursery Pastor: Rev. Rick Gay Church Office: 250-494-9975

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 Lead Pastor: Rev. Jack McNeil

250-494-8248 UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

Henry Avenue 10:00 am Morning Worship

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Tuesday Kiwanis Club of Summerland meeting times are the first and third Tuesdays of each month from noon to 1 p.m. NeighbourLink’s Lunch Social is held the second Tuesday of every month at the Seniors’ Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown St. Everyone is welcome. Should you require transportation, please phone 250-404-4673 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. For more information 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). For more information phone 250-4949066 or 250-494-9106 or visit questsociety.shawwebspace.ca.

Seniors’ volleyball at the Youth Centre every Tuesday and Thursday. See details in Thursday listing. South Okanagan Genealogical Society is open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Penticton Library Museum building. Contact Nola Reid at 250-492-0751 for more details. Step out. Have fun. Come sing. Peach Blossom Chorus meets Tuesday evenings at the Shatford Centre, 760 Main St., Penticton. For more information call 250-494-0815 or 250-492-3032. 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 250404-8072. Summerland Farmers’ Market in Memorial Park every Tuesday until October, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information call Paul at 250-494-0540. Tai Chi is practiced in Memorial Park Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Beginners welcome. Phone Nancy at 250-494-8902. The Summerland Horseshoe Club Tuesday and Thursday evenings. See details in Thursday listing.

Wednesday Summerland Air Cadets parade Wednesday nights, 18:15 to 21:30 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 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. Penticton Writers and Publishers society will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 20, 5:45 p.m. at Leir House in Penticton. The public is welcome. 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. 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. Visit Summerland’s 102-year-old stone church, St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, by appointment and available for your summer visitors. Call Doiran at 250494-5891 or Linda at 250-494-8722 for more information and to register for your church tour.

What’s happening If you would like to have your event listed on this page, please e-mail us at news@summerlandreview.com, send us a fax at 250-494-5453 or drop off your information at the Summerland Review, 13226 Victoria Rd. N, Summerland. The Summerland Review’s website at summerlandreview.com also has an online calendar where you can list your events.

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Outdoor concert on Friday evening This Friday, Aug. 17 at 6 p.m., Good Omens Coffee House on Kelly Avenue presents an outdoor concert with Soul Power. For reservations call 250-494-3200.

children ages eight to 12. There would be one or two different art projects per week, in the areas of music, art, drama, and so on. The workshops would run Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from the end of September into November.

Workshops Plans are underway for a series of fall workshops for

Arts raffle This is the final weekend to buy tickets in the Summer Art Program raffle. The draw will be Monday, Aug. 20 at 1 p.m. The prizes are a Summerland Golf Club package worth $300, an elephant cushion from a design from

a Michael Painting and an elephant soft toy worth $75 and a candle holder handcrafted by Alfred Heckmann. Tickets are available at the Summerland Arts Centre, 9533 Main St.

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Art Gallery on Thursday, Aug. 16 with a reception from 7 to 9 p.m. It features handfelted scenes by Robin Wiltse.

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Performing arts Rotary Centre for the Arts in Kelowna presents its 2012-13 concert and theatre season. Season highlights include The Travelling Steam Show, crabgrass and island music, French comedic sopranos and Jarocho rhythms. Perhaps you prefer An Instructional Lecture by a FirstTime Semi-Competent Father, a story of seven sisters growing up in the Flamenco tradition, a ghoulish charmer named Cancer, or a play about Aboriginal Residential schools that goes straight to the heart, via the funnybone. Visit www.rotarycentreforthearts.com to

David Finnis learn more, and for song and video clips. There’s also an exciting new ticket available. While the Pick 4-Pak has been popular, and allows you to choose four of your favorite shows from the season, they’ve had many requests to purchase multiple tickets for a group of friends to attend a single show. They now have the new Party Pak ticket: purchase a minimum

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Graveyard tour Don’t miss an amusing and historical tour of one of Summerland’s oldest graveyards this Saturday, Aug. 18 at 10 a.m. The tour is approximately two hours. Registration is required so call the Summerland Museum at 250-4949395. ❏❏❏ 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 the president of the Summerland Community Arts Council.

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Providing funding for arts and culture This year, close to $17 million in provincial funding will be provided to the British Columbia Arts Council to help support the arts and other cultural events in communities all across our province. Locally the Rotary International Children’s Festival, the Penticton Art Gallery as well as the Summerland Museum

and the Summerland Arts Council are just some of the local groups who will benefit from this funding. If you have not done so already, taking a visit to your local art gallery and museum can be a very rewarding experience and I would encourage all to attend. This past week-

end another tremendously successful Penticton Peach Festival came to a close and having attended many over the years I can easily pass on that this was one of the best ever. It never ceases to amaze what people can achieve when they work together for a common good. Summerland, Peachland and Naramata all put on some truly outstanding events that entertain young and old alike and I would like to again recognize all of the many volunteers who give generously of their time to help make these events a reality. Last week I referenced camping and

the value of enjoying B.C. parks and our amazing B.C. backcountry. Recently B.C. natural resource officers logged well over 1,000 kilometres in the Okanagan performing random compliance checks on a variety of different activities both on and off the water. The good news is that only four violation tickets were written up with a further 11 warnings issued pointing towards safe practices being used by most outdoor enthusiasts. The bad news is that of the four tickets issued, three were for unattended campfires.

Here in the Okanagan we know firsthand of the dangers of unattended campfires and the importance to properly supervise and extinguish a campfire before departure. For further information please visit www.bcwildfire.ca. On a different theme, the provincial government has asked the chief electoral officer at Elections BC to convene an independent panel that will investigate the potential for using online internet voting in future provincial elections. This action does not mean that online voting will occur, however the ability

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Bill Barisoff to use technology in a manner that can hopefully increase democratic participation is one that should be further explored. Before I close, I would like to pass on a special notice from the Ministry of Agriculture to please avoid bringing any fruits or plants from

the Lower Mainland into the Okanagan. The Lower Mainland is currently experience the presence of the rare apple maggot worm and it is very important that this predatory pest not migrate into Okanagan orchards where significant damage could occur. For more information on this request please contact the CFIA at 604-5574500. Apples remain our more valuable tree fruit crop with more than 90 per cent grown in the Thompson-Okanagan region. Bill Barisoff is the MLA for the riding of Penticton.

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INTERVENTIONS Persons wishing to actively participate in the FortisBC proceeding must register as Interveners through the Commission’s website at www.bcuc.com or in writing, by Friday, September 7, 2012. In their registration, Interveners must identify the issues that they intend to pursue, and indicate the extent of their anticipated involvement in the review process. Interveners will each receive a copy of all non-confidential correspondence and filed documentation, and must provide an email address if available. Persons not expecting to actively participate, but who have an interest in the proceeding, should register as Interested Parties through the Commission’s website or in writing, by Friday, September 7, 2012, identifying their interest in the proceeding. By participating and/or providing comment on the application, you agree that all submissions and/or correspondence received relating to the Application will be placed on the public record and posted on the Commission’s website.

An initial regulatory timetable for review of the Application is outlined in Appendix A of Order G-105-12. In order to maintain firm contract pricing on the AMI system, FortisBC requests Commission approval of the proposed CPCN by July 20, 2013. PUBLIC INSPECTION OF THE DOCUMENTS The Application and supporting documents will be available for viewing on FortisBC’s website at http://www.fortisbc.com and on the Commission’s website at http://www.bcuc.com. The Application and supporting documents will also be made available for inspection at FortisBC’s Head Office at Suite 100, 1975 Springfield Road, Kelowna, B.C., V1Y 7V7, and at the BC Utilities Commission office, Sixth Floor, 900 Howe Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6Z 2N3. FURTHER INFORMATION For further information, please contact Ms. Erica Hamilton, Commission Secretary, by telephone (604) 660-4700 or BC Toll Free at 1-800-663-1385, by fax (604) 660-1102, or by email Commission.Secretary@bcuc.com.

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Boundaries and fuel prices Although Canada’s next general election is not scheduled to occur until 2015, there could potentially be some major changes that may be of interest to citizens living in many areas of the province including OkanaganCoquihalla. These changes are not related directly to politics but rather the riding boundaries that separate one electoral district from another. In some instances the changes may be relatively minor and in other cases the proposed changes may be more significant. For example as the current proposal stands, Summerland and Penticton would end up in different riding boundaries whereas Merritt and Princeton B.C., currently in separate ridings, would end up in the same electoral district. C o n v e r s e l y, Keremeos would no longer be in the same riding as Princeton, but would join Penticton, Oliver and Osoyoos in an expanded South Okanagan riding. Over in the Kootenays there would also be some significant changes as Salmo and Nelson would be separated; however, Nelson would end up in the same riding as Penticton and Okanagan Falls. From a political perspective these

boundary proposals are also noteworthy given that currently the southern riding is represented federally by an NDP MP and in OkanaganCoquihalla I was elected as a Conservative Member of Parliament. From my perspective I believe it is important that as federally elected officials we avoid directly commenting on these changes and avoid any perception of attempting to influence boundaries changes that may either enhance or work against partisan political interests. That being said I do believe it is important for both local and regional government representatives and more importantly citizens to be aware of these proposed changes and give consideration on accessibility of current electoral boundaries and those that are being proposed. To learn more about how your community may be impacted by these changes I encourage citizens to visit the 2012 federal electoral redistribution website or to call the commission at 1-855-747-7236. If you would like to submit your comments or make a submission to the commission your application to do so should be filed no later than Aug. 30. The commission

can also be e-mailed directly at bc-cb@ rfed-rcf.ca While these proposed changes to the boundaries of our riding are top of my list for this year’s summer listening tour, it is far from the only item of discussion. With roughly three weeks left on my annual summer listening tour I had a chance over the weekend to compare notes I compiled from last year’s tour. It is a worthwhile exercise to learn what concerns remain, what new topics are arising and what subjects are either less often mentioned, or no longer a topic that I am hearing about. One topic that was far more frequently raised last year when compared to this year is gas prices. Although not a topic I am hearing extensively about recently, it was a dominant topic last year and one that I covered in a previous report and as a result have been researching and investigating gas prices over the past months. Why I am hearing fewer concerns expressed on gas prices this year compared to last may be somewhat related to fuel pricing being more stable over the past 12 months than the previous 12-month period. As an example this year gas prices have

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Dan Albas fluctuated in a range roughly within 12 cents per litre whereas the previous year there was an increase in excess of 20 cents a litre. My research to date confirms that there are many variables that contribute to the final price of fuel at the pumps and I could compose several more reports on this subject from that perspective alone. However, the question I am most commonly asked is

why gas prices are significantly higher in some communities in OkanaganCoquihalla compared with others. This is a more complex question and the one that I have focussed on for many months now, and more so as the answers I have received to date do not adequately in my view address that question. Fortunately I have recently received information and more importantly documentation that I believe will be of benefit in taking this matter forward. I look forward to reporting back to you again in the very near future on this topic. Dan Albas is the Member of Parliament for OkanaganCoquihalla and can be reached at dan. albas@parl.gc.ca

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Eighteen seniors off to Games Summerland will be represented by 18 athletes at the 2012 B.C. Senior Games in Burnaby Aug. 21 to 25. They will participate in seven events, including dragon boat race - Paul Bayston, Ken Boettcher, Frank Kappel, Claire Waterman, Lynne Owens and Otmar Laehrm; slo-pitch - Donna Eaton and Patricia (Trish) Macdonald; five-pin bowling Irene Ferguson, Don Schulberg, Lynn Schulberg and Lois Simpson; bocce Harry Higson, Don Russell and Murray McMichael; swimming - Robert King; track and field, John Nicolson; ice curling - Bev Skinner. The B.C. Senior Games are for people 55 and older, and two of these athletes, Otmar Laehrm and Robert King, are in their 80s. More than 3,500 B.C. residents are expected to take part in the 25th annual B.C. Senior Games. The Games were started in 1988 by volunteers who wanted to encourage B.C.’s older population to stay healthy and active. Funded by the provincial government, the games offer a variety of popular sports for seniors, ranging from the very active to those that are more socially orientated. The games include

archery, badminton, bocce, bridge, carpet bowling, cribbage, cycling, darts, dragon boats, five-pin bowling, floor curling, golf, horseshoes, ice curling, ice hockey, lawn bowling, oneact plays, pickleball, slo-pitch, snooker, soccer, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field, and whist. The B.C. Seniors Games Society is governed by an executive and a board of 12 zone directors. responsible for the overall guidelines, policies, procedures and sport rules for the society. Summerland is part of Zone 5, which runs from Midway to Princeton and Armstrong to the border. The zone’s board meets the third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion on Rosedale Avenue in Summerland. The volunteers are putting finishing touches on a wind-up gathering for all Zone 5 athletes and guests planned for Peachland Sept. 15. The zone’s annual meeting will be Oct. 19. Anyone interested in helping out is welcome to come to the meetings and to contact Lynn Schulberg at 250-494-1786. The organization is particularly looking for volunteers with secretarial and financial skills.

Kiwanis sponsors soccer player Coleton Ashton, who plays for the U17 Boys Penticton Pinnacles Soccer Team, is sponsored by the Summerland Kiwanis Club for the 2012 soccer season. The club donated $300 toward his expenses for the year. He is pictured here with Summerland Kiwanis Club members. Left to right are Evelynn Hill, Dorleen Ryman, Robert Beers, Coleton Ashton, Darlene Tryon, Suzy Austin, Tom Jacques and Roy Stutt. The club is conducting a drive to recruit new members, and will hold a drop-in meet and greet event in mid-September.

Minardi to play hockey in Michigan Colin Minardi of the Summerland Steam has committed to Finlandia University of Hancock, Michigan for the 2012 to 2013 season. The team is in the NCAA Division III college of the Michigan Collegiate Hockey Association. Minardi, the team captain and a Summerland native, played the majority of 2011-2012, his final year as a Junior, for the Summerland Steam of the KIJHL, collecting 13 goals and 28 assists for a total of 41 points in 38 games. Minardi was afforded the opportunity to finish the remainder of this season with the playoff bound Victoria Cougars of the VIJHL, helping them all the

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Plan for fall sports and recreation As we enjoy the nice warm (hot) weather of August it is hard to think about fall and winter. However, everyone should be looking ahead at their plans and activities for fall as September is just around the corner. Children will be going back to school on Sept. 4. The Parks and Recreation Fall Guide of Activities is available this week - in your mail, at the

Aquatic and Fitness Centre and online at www.summerland. ca. Registration dates have been set for Summerland Minor Hockey, Figure Skating, Orca Swim Club, Air Cadets, Guides and Scouts, Summerland School of Dance, Karate, SADI and those are just some of the kids’ activities. Summerland is fortunate to have many adult programs, sports teams, service

groups and all are listed in our resource guide – Page 30 of our fall recreation guide. What is recreation? Webster’s dictionary says it is “refreshment of body and mind; a pleasurable occupation or exercise.” This could mean a yoga/meditation class, playing hockey, badminton or curling. Maybe you have always wanted to join an art club or make pottery.

Recreation opportunities in our community are bountiful and all it takes is for you to get involved. Many people enjoy solo activities, such as hiking Giant’s Head Mountain, walking the Trans Canada Trail, swimming laps at the Aquatic Centre or volunteering at Critteraid. Summerland is a great community with many recreational opportunities available for all ages.

Whether you are new to the community or have lived here all of your life you may wonder where you can find out about the numerous programs and meetings scheduled in Summerland. The Summerland Chamber office, Parks and Recreation, Summerland Asset Development Initiative and the Summerland Arts Council are all great resources for finding information

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town. There is always someone to welcome you and to help you find the information that you need. I know for me and my family, September is the start of the new year. Enjoy and get active. Brenda Ingram is the Programs and Facilities Manager for the District of Summerland and proud to be a longtime resident of this great community.

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The Summerland Horseshoe Club hosted the annual tournament this past weekend, drawing clubs from throughout the valley and Lower Mainland. The Summerland club has been active since 1956.

Cornett-Ching finishes sixth at Penticton Speedway July was a slow month for Sarah Cornett-Ching and her race team. It ended though with an OK Tire ARCA West Sportsman Series race at Gold Pan Speedway in Quesnel. August kicked off with the annual Gordie Mannes Memorial Weekend at Penticton Speedway. At the OK Tire ARCA race in Quesnel, Cornett-Ching was looking to build

on their momentum from their top five finish in the previous race. She qualified eighth out of the 13 cars on hand. It was a disappointing run, but Cornett-Ching was optimistic that the car would be better in her qualifying heat race and she was right, as she worked her way to third after starting at the rear of the field. The 100-lap main event started out well

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Obituaries

Ethel (Tillie) Lightfoot Born December 6th, 1926. Died June 29th, 2012 at the age of 85. Ethel Lightfoot passed away on Friday, June 29th at the Moog Hospice in Penticton surrounded by family. Ethel was determined to live and enjoy life as long as she could, but eventually succumbed to cancer. Ethel was born in Brandon, Manitoba to Adam and Tillie Samchuk. Her parents and six brothers and sisters, John, Fred, Bill, Pauline, Mary and Nell, predeceased her. Ethel worked at the Brandon Sun in the mailroom for many years until retirement. She relocated to Summerland, BC with her husband Clarence (Ted) where she enjoyed the beauty of nature and travelling. Ethel is survived by her husband Clarence Lightfoot, daughter April Reese (Ed) in Calgary, son James Lightfoot (Cat), and granddaughter Genevieve in Saltspring Island, BC. She will always be missed and lovingly remembered. Cremation was in care of Summerland Funeral Home and all other arrangments are with Brockie Donovan Funeral Home of Brandon, Manitoba.

Obituaries

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John Schoonderwoert after having commented that he had a good life, Johannes Antonius Schoonderwoert, known as John, passed away after a brief illness, with his wife, Juliet at his side, on August 3, 2012 at the age of 82. Born in Enschede, Holland he had many tales of his adventures as a youngster during WW11. In 1953 John immigrated to Canada being drawn by the great outdoors. Photography and oil painting were his passions and John was never happier than when in the hills of Summerland hiking, camping or cross country skiing. As he often said, “if you live in paradise why do you need to travel?”. While having no children of his own there are many surrogate children and grandchildren who have appreciated John’s caring advice and support over the years. He will be missed. A Celebration of John’s Life will be held 2:00 pm. Saturday, September 29th from the family residence. Donations in John’ memory made to the Summerland Trans Canada Trail, 6803 Nixon Road, Summerland, BC., V0H1Z9 if friends so desire. Condolences may be directed to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com.

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Elizabeth “Betty” Ruhl (nee Tree) passed away peacefully on August 12, 2012 at the age of 98 years. She is lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her children; Donald (Beverley) Ruhl of Victoria, Alice (Gerry) Glassford of Edmonton, 8 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, sister, Alice Zdralek of Kelowna and brother in law, Frank Hornsberger of Kelowna. Sadly predecease by her husband, John, sister, Helen Hornsberger and brothers, Murray Tree and Frank Tree. Betty will be sorely missed as her love of life and people touched the lives of all who knew her. She was very involved in Girl Guides of Canada. She found her greatest joy in her family, sharing times at the lake with her 8 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren and being involved in their lives over the decades. Betty welcomed thousands of people from around the world to her home on the lake. We will carry her legacy of love forever. A memorial service will be held on August 18, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the Summerland United Church, 13204 Henry, Summerland, BC. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Moog and Friends Hospice House, 1710 Government Street, Penticton, BC V2A 8J7. Condolences may be sent to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com.

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In Memoriam

Donald R. Tait 1941 - 2003 We miss you Don. Love from your family

Obituaries

MALLORY, E. M. IRENE (DAVIDSON) We regret to announce the peaceful passing of Irene Mallory of Summerland, Aug. 5, 2012. Born Oct. 23, 1927 in Vancouver, B.C. Predeceased by her husband Paul and her brother Ian. Mom leaves her 2 daughters Margaret (Greg) of Kamloops and Susan (Ritch) of Kelowna as well as 2 grandsons Carver and David. Mom and dad settled in Armstrong where mom worked at the Canada Farm Labour Pool office for many years. After retiring they moved to OK Falls and then settled in Summerland. Mom was involved in the W.I. and the Pleasure Painters group. Thanks to the staff at the Dr. Andrew Pavilion in Summerland and Kamloops Seniors village where mom spent her last few months. A celebration of life will be held at St. Stephens Anglican church Summerland, Sept. 4, 11 am. Officiated by Rev. Rick Paulin.

Patricia Jean Morland 1940 – 2012

Dear Patricia went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 3, 2012 after a short battle with Cancer. She leaves to mourn her passing, her mother, Hazel Howie of Summerland, husband, Harvey Sterling, sister, Carol (Ted) Reitsma, brother, Allen (Ethel) Howie, son, Wayne (Caprice) Morland of Vernon, daughter, Colleen Jenken of Penticton and Harvey’s children, Trevor (Michelle) Sterling, and Candace (Brian) McDonald. Pat was predeceased by her father, Archie Howie in 1994 and husband, Tom in 2009. Pat also leaves behind her grandsons, Anthony (Janine) Turgeon and Kurtis Jenken as well as Harvey’s grandson, Scott Sterling and granddaughters, Angelina (Matti) Kalijarvi, Jasmine Tulloch and Bricklin Sterling. Pat also shared three great granddaughters with Harvey, Alice Turgeon, Leila Kalijarvi and Sophia Tulloch. Her family was her pride and joys especially the great granddaughters. She leaves countless nieces, nephews and friends who treasured her hearty laugh, smiling face and loving ways. A celebration of Pat’s life will be held in Peachland United Church (4th Street) on August 18, 2012 at 3:00 PM. Cremation arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services, (250) 860-6440. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting everdenrust.com

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Employment

Career Opportunities

Help Wanted

A BUSINESS BOOMING Our expanding Kelowna company needs TEAM players for F/T work. NO experience necessary. Great opportunity for those willing to grow with our company.

BANNISTER AUTO GROUP If you are energetic, creative, motivated and have the desire to join a “Customer First Family”, then we would invite you to come grow with us. We are one of Western Canada’s fasted growing automotive companies. We have openings in several of our locations for SALES MANAGERS, SALES PEOPLE AND QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS. Interested in joining our team? Contact Dick Rosman at 1-888-410-5761 or Email your resume to: humanresources@bannisters.com Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780-725-4430 T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive beneﬁt package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. For details visit www.t-mar.com Contact Tyson Lambert by Fax: 250-286-9502 or by Email:tysonlambert@t-mar.com

IF YOU’RE interested in real estate, then take Appraisal and Assessment, a specialized two-year business major at Lakeland College’s campus in Lloydminster, Alberta. Your training includes assessment principles, computerized mass appraisal valuation of properties, farmland evaluation and property analysis. Start September; www.lakelandcollege.ca. 1-800-661-6490, ext. 5429. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION rated #2 for at-home jobs. Start training today. Graduates are in demand! Enroll now. Take advantage of low monthly payments. 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com. SHOP Welders Wanted Fort St. John, BC. Email resumes to info@hitimeservices.com Fax resumes to 1-888-731-8027. Competitive Wages & Beneﬁts. Check us out @ www.hitimeservices.com

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Selkirk Paving, part of the Interoute Construction Ltd. group of companies, located in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, is looking for a F/T Shop Supervisor to manage a fleet of over 300 pieces of construction equipment. Some travel will be required. Duties / Tasks; ·Manage shop activities ·Dispatch mechanics ·Maintain maintenance records ·Manage fleet licences ·Help purchaser w/ parts orders Knowledge / Skills; ·Knowledge of asphalt, crushing, and ready mix equipment would be an asset ·Able to create repair budgets ·Familiar with safety codes / regulations ·Fluent with Microsoft Word and Excel Experience/Education; ·Post secondary education with Heavy Duty Mechanic training Competitive Compensation Package w/ a Comprehensive Benefit & Pension Plan. The Company Offers Development Opportunities Through Tailored Training Programs.

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250-860-3590 An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilﬁeld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. PARTS & Services Representatives at Jacobson Ford Salmon Arm BC- We are looking for exciting, customer friendly, dynamic individuals capable of working in a fast paced work environment. Parts and service experience an asset but not necessary, email resume to

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Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR F/T Food Service Supervisor. $13/hr+ben. Supervise workers, prepare work schedules, est. and order supplies. Prepare & submit reports. Mail CV: 102-14405 Rosedale Ave., Summerland, BC V0H 1Z5 or email: summerlandsubway@yahoo.ca

We are looking for Manager and Assistant Manager Trainee at our Subway store located within the Summerland Mac’s Convenience Stores. Applicants must have prior management exp. in retail or food service along with food safe certificate. We offer: D Competitive salary D Benefits D Bonus program quarterly D Paid Vacation F Opportunities for advancement D Fun work environment If you are customer service oriented individual with a positive attitude and a passion for food and people, then we want to meet you. Please fax your resume to: 604-590-3569 Attention: Jeff Jacobsen or e-mail to: macsbcoffice@macs.ca

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Trades, Technical

AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing INC. is looking for welders. Due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for 10-3rd year apprentices or journey person welders. We offer best wage in industry. 3rd yr apprentice $28$30/hr, journey person $32$35/hr, higher with tank experience. Proﬁt sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at; (ofﬁce)780-8462231; (fax)780-846-2241 or send resume to blaine@autotanks.ca; p r o d u c t i o n @ a u t o t a n k s. c a . Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform.

CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete ﬁnishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; john@raidersconcrete.com. Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103.

CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS wanted for growing northern company. Competitive wages and beneﬁts. Safety tickets needed. Fax 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustr ial.com. Apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com.

Fort St John, B.C. Licensed Plumber/Gasfitter/Sheetmetalman wanted for new construction and installations. Must have valid drivers license. Send resume to pronorthheating@telus.net or (250)7855542 INSERTING MACHINE operator required for busy Alberta printing plant. Previous Alphaliner or other machine experience an asset. Mechanical & computer aptitude required; ejamison@greatwest.ca. SHINGLE SAWYER needed in Gold River. Pendragon Forest Products Ltd. Apply to: Box 1100 Gold River B.C., V0P 1G0. Call 250-283-2111 or 604-369-3045. Or Email: pendragonfp@xplornet.com

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Housekeeping & Food Service Aides Needed Summerland Seniors Village Experience in working with seniors is preferred, but not compulsory. Enthusiasm, integrity, professionalism and a commitment to team work and customer service are essential. Food Service Aide candidates will require the following: • 1-2 years or more experience in a dining room environment • “Food Safe” Certiﬁcate; Level 1 required/Level 2 an asset Housekeeping Aide candidates will require the following: • Grade 10 or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. • WHIMIS Certiﬁcate an asset. For a detailed description and to apply online, please visit our website IMMEDIATELY at: www.retirementconcepts.com/careers While we appreciate all applications, please note only those short listed will be contacted. Retirement Concepts is an equal opportunity employer.

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CASSIDY’S UPHOLSTERY & DESIGN

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Summerland residents turn to the pages of this paper to ﬁnd professional and reliable local companies and service providers. To add it to your marketing mix, call 250-494-5406

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Rentals

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Property Management

Auto Financing

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Homes for Rent

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Province to study changes to voting by Tom Fletcher Black Press

Putting Don Hudgeon taps the ball during a recent golf game at Summerland Golf and Country Club.

BCGEU raise offer withdrawn by Tom Fletcher Black Press After targeting provincial ministry offices with their second one-day strike, the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union says the provincial government has followed through on its threat to withdraw its offered wage increase. BCGEU negotiators had rejected a raise of two per cent this year and 1.5 per cent next year when it was presented in late June. Citing a two-year wage freeze leading up to this year’s negotiations, the union wants 3.5 this year and a raise equivalent to the cost of living increase for 2013. The latest one-day strike created a fourday long weekend for 180 employees in provincial ministry offices last Tuesday. BCGEU members refused to work at three forests ministry offices, with 40 staff in Surrey, 50 in Campbell River

and 60 combined at transportation and forest ministry offices in 100 Mile House. Another 30 union members in agriculture, health, environment and labour ministry jobs in Kelowna struck for the day. Union officials have not indicated when their next strike action will be. The first was July 3 at liquor distribution warehouses in Kamloops, Vancouver and Victoria. After the first walkout, Finance Minister Kevin Falcon said the wage offer could be withdrawn if strikes continued. “We hope we don’t have to repeat job action going forward,” BCGEU president Darryl Walker wrote on his blog Wednesday. “But that’s the likelihood if the government doesn’t make us a fair and reasonable offer soon. We are prepared to take job action to the next level if we have to.” Last week Walker led a rally in Van-

couver to publicize the union’s proposal to expand its deputy sheriff services to include traffic enforcement, raising extra fine revenue that could be used for pay raises.

It won’t happen in time for the provincial election next spring, but the B.C. government is moving ahead with Premier Christy Clark’s pledge to examine online voting at the local and provincial level. Some municipalities have suggested modernizing elections to make voting more convenient, and reverse the recent trend to lower voter participation. Clark proposed the idea during last year’s B.C. Liberal leadership campaign. Justice Minister Shirley Bond announced Thursday that she has asked Chief Electoral Officer Keith Archer to set up an expert panel to make recommendations. Archer asked the government last year to give him authority to conduct pilot projects for electronic voting, and to consider extending voter registration to 16- and 17-year-olds, as has been done in Australia and some U.S. states. During his leadership bid, Health Minister Mike de Jong proposed lowering the voting age from

18 to 16, to encourage younger people to get involved. Nola Western, deputy chief electoral officer at Elections B.C., said the panel will likely need until 2014 to recommend changes to the Election Act that would permit online voting.

Independent experts on Internet security and electoral administration will be asked to serve on a committee chaired by Archer, with a first meeting expected by October. Elections BC already has online voter registration, as well as data sharing

with the federal voters’ list, ICBC and the B.C. Vital Statistics Agency to keep the voters’ list up to date. Western said online voting has been used in Halifax and Markham, Ont., but has not yet been tried at the provincial or federal level in Canada.

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