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A proposed resource centre, organized by Summerland United Church, will receive significant funding from municipal council. On Monday, council approved a $20,000 grant-in-aid for the Summerland Community Resource Centre for 2013. This grant will be includ-

ed in the 2013 budget. The cost of operating the resource centre is estimated at $42,000 a year. Of this amount, $12,000 will come from Summerland United Church who would also donate the use of the church basement. Another $10,000 will come from the Summerland Food Bank with the remainder to come from

the municipality. The municipal finance committee endorsed the recommendation. “The committee felt that grants-in-aid were meant to help organizations to start up in the community and that funding could be reduced in future years once the requesting organization became more established,” Ken Ostraat, dir-

ector of finance said in a report to council. The committee recommended a one-year commitment, but would consider giving additional funding in the future. The United Church proposed the centre more than a year ago, in October, 2011. At the time, John Bubb, a member of the church, said the centre would pro-

vide resources to those in need from one location. “Summerland’s been gradually losing community services,” he told council on Monday evening. “The food bank has been there since 1985 and the need is still quite acute.” Council gave unanimous support to the centre. “I think it’s a fabulous project,” said Coun. Bruce Hallquist.

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Tax transition

The majority of B.C. businesses are not ready for the transition to the Provincial Sales Tax in April, according to a recent survey.

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Store entered

Thieves stole around $10,000 worth of electronics during a weekend break-in.

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Return to Africa

A Summerland artisan returned to Mozambique to provide training on a new lathe.

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Bobsleigh action

Justin Kripps and his teammates earned an eighth-place finish in world cup bobsleigh competition on the weekend.

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Comedy

Grade 11 students at Summerland Secondary School will provide an evening of comedy tonight at Centre Stage Theatre.

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YOUR SMILE Cross-country skiing is great — if you live in a small country.

On stage

Grade 11 students Cam Weir, left, and Kieran Braid perform a short comedy sketch at Centre Stage Theatre. Students will present an evening of comedy tonight at 7 p.m.

Coroner investigates senior’s death Resident at Summerland Seniors’ Village had been ignored for days by Barbara Manning Grimm The B.C. coroner’s service is investigating the case of Alfredo Bonaldi,

91, who died last Friday after being ignored for days while lying ill in a Summerland seniors’ home. Bonaldi was a resident of Summerland Seniors Village, where he was found near death in his room Nov. 25 after missing meals for three days. When a relative discov-

ered him that day, unconscious and lying in filth, he was taken to Penticton Regional Hospital where he was treated for a variety of ailments including salmonella and kidney failure. An autopsy was performed this week and the case is being investigated by Elizabeth Noble of the B. C. Cor-

oner ’s Service Interior office. Funeral arrangem e n t s have been announced. A memorial mass is Alfredo planned for Bonaldi Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. at Holy Child Cath-

olic Church in Summerland. When Bonaldi had dinner with Edi and Gil Inglis, his daughter and son-in-law, on Wednesday Nov. 21 at the seniors’ home, he appeared to be in good health. Then he missed lunch and dinner on Nov. 22, 23 and 24. See PROVINCE Page 8

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Grant sought for anti-bullying initiative by John Arendt

Organizers of a Summerland-based anti-bullying initiative would like some help from the province. Tina Martin said the committee, which is working to define Summerland as a bully-free community, is asking the province for a grant of $14,000. The grant money would go for T-shirts, wrist bands, media, posters and the creation of a

website in order to promote the anti-bullying initiative. The committee formed last month and includes teachers, parents, a school trustee and others. Martin said a pink T-shirt day, similar to school-based initiatives, may be set up as a community-wide initiative. A pink T-shirt day event is planned for Feb. 28, but Martin would like to see it as a oneweek event rather than a one-

day event. She adds that she is hoping to organize a flash mob on Feb. 24 to kick off the pink T-shirt event. Wrist bands with an antibullying message may also be included as ways to show a commitment to stop bullying. Martin said efforts to strengthen community ties will also make a difference in curbing bullying behaviour. “I think it’s time to look at

our community as a true community,” she said. “It’s as easy as being kind to your neighbour and showing support. I think we already have a really good foundation here.” At present, the group has set up a website and a Facebook page. To find the Facebook page, search for Summerland — Bully Free. The website is at bullyfreesummerland.com. Martin said the goal of creating a bully-free community is a

big goal and one which would take time. “I think that would be a really ambitious hope,” she said. “I think we can minimize bullying.” Part of the challenge comes because bullying is not easy to define, she said. While bullying has been seen as a schoolyard issue in the past, cyber bullying and workplace bullying are also mentioned today.

One-day clinic provides free dental care by John Arendt

Dental care

Dr. Devon Quinton, assisted by Caralee Robertson, a certified dental assistant, works to help Martin Bukta, one of the patients at a free one-day dental clinic on Friday.

Staff at Dr. Devon Quinton’s dental clinic on Kelly Avenue volunteered their time on Friday to host a free dental clinic for low-income adults and seniors. Greta Henning, of Henning Emergency Clinic of Kindness Society, said the oneday clinic was for those who are dealing with dental pain or infections and do not have a dentist of their own. During the day, staff at the clinic saw 16 patients, conducted one exam, filled one tooth and performed 39 tooth extractions and four root tip extractions. An earlier clinic in Summerland had been held at Jubilee Dental Centre. While medical care

is covered provincially, dental care is not included in this coverage. During the day, coffee was provided by Summerland Mac’s while Vera Duffy of Penticton provided a lunch which was available by donation. Patients are treated on a first-come, firstserved basis Those who wish to arrange an appointment at a future clinic should contact the Salvation Army Food Bank in Penticton or the Ooknakane Friendship Centre in Penticton. Henning is hoping to open a permanent clinic in the South Okanagan. Until such a clinic is a reality, she will continue to arrange similar oneday clinics. Those who have

Police report Items stolen from vehicle

On Dec. 4 between 3:30 and 8:45 a.m., a vehicle parked in a driveway on the 8000 block of Jubilee Road East was entered. A brief case, a radar detector and a rearview mirror were stolen. The truck lock was damaged in the process. In addition, there was damage to the main garage door of the house and damage to the house door jamb.

Theft attempted

On Dec. 4 overnight at the 8000 block of Jubilee Road East, the lock of a Ford Explorer was damaged during an attempted theft. Nothing from the vehicle was stolen.

Cell phone taken

On Dec. 4, a student at Summerland Secondary School reported his cell phone had been stolen. The phone had been stored in a backpack in the change room at the school. It is a Samsung Galaxy S11. The phone has since been recovered.

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Social services A resource centre, under construction at Summerland United Church, will provide social services to those in need. The church houses the Summerland Food Bank. The new centre will also provide access to other resources, along with a small transitional housing facility. The cost of operating this facility is estimated at $42,000 a year. Of this, almost half the money will come from the municipality. While an annual $20,000 commitment may seem significant, it is important to remember this represents around one-third of one per cent of the taxes collected for the municipality. Social services are an important part of any community, even one as prosperous as Summerland. Providing for those in need is a necessity, not an option. The Summerland Food Bank was formed in 1985 and is functioning under inadequate conditions. The need for this service is increasing and at present, around 300 people in the community use it on a continual basis. Access to other social services is equally important. Penticton is the regional hub for many of these services, but getting there is a significant obstacle for some who need to access them. While the resource centre will be a permanent part of the community, we hope the municipal funding will be a temporary need, or at the very least, we hope the municipality’s contribution can eventually be reduced. We would like to see the community embrace this facility and provide the donations necessary in order to keep it operating. At this time of the year, Summerlanders give generously to the food bank and to other initiatives to help those who are in need. This spirit of giving must last as long as we continue to have needs.

The generosity shown by the staff at Dr. Devon Quinton’s office on Friday is impressive. The dental clinic provided free care during a one-day free clinic. Those who attended received the treatments they needed. We applaud this volunteer effort, but we would like to see a day when dental care is covered with other medical care, thus eliminating the need for special clinics such as this one.

Clean LNG can still be done VICTORIA – On Friday, as the federal government was giving the green light to a Malaysian investment of billions more into northern B.C.’s liquefied natural gas megaproject, Coastal First Nations chiefs held their quarterly board meeting in Vancouver. T h e s e are now the most powerful aboriginal leaders in North America, bank- Tom Fletcher rolled by U.S. environmental groups and their wealthy charity foundation backers as guardians of the Great Bear Rainforest. A major topic was the Haisla Nation, the Kitimat partner that abruptly quit its voluntary association with the Haida, Gitga’at and other communities over its plans to develop LNG exports. This discord comes at a bad time. Premier Christy Clark has bet heavily on LNG, not just for her government’s future, but the industrial and economic direction of the province for decades to come. Initial press reports were misleading. One had it that Haisla Chief Councillor Ellis Ross, the B.C. government’s key ally on LNG, was “buddying up” with the Harper government on the Enbridge oil pipeline proposed to go to Kitimat, in the heart of Coastal First Nations territory. Not so. Both Ross and Coastal First Nations executive director Art Sterritt confirmed to me that they remain solidly against

the Enbridge proposal. The disagreement is over how to power the processing of LNG, which the Haisla are pioneering with provincial assistance. Sterritt said the Haisla and the rest of the group were in agreement until a few weeks ago. The plan was to follow Clark’s solemn vow to make B.C. LNG the “greenest” in the world. All parties acknowledge that some of B.C.’s shale gas will have to be burned to process and ship LNG to Asia. The

trical drives. In a letter to Haisla members explaining why he quit the Coastal First Nations, Ross said he was insulted by Sterritt’s comments that the Haisla were choosing “the dirtiest way possible” to ship LNG. Ross noted that emissions would be about the same if gas is burned in the LNG plant or in a power plant nearby. That’s true, but Sterritt points out a critical difference. If LNG producers are allowed to use single-purpose mechanical

The disagreement is over how to power the processing of LNG, which the Haisla are pioneering with provincial assistance. initial idea was that one or two natural gas-fired power plants would be built, eventually backing up wind, small hydro and other renewable supplies. BC Hydro has 600 megawatts available from its dams, which would require new transmission capacity up to Kitimat to help run the first two LNG plants proposed in partnership with the Haisla. Then the play got bigger. The B.C. government transferred Crown land on Douglas Channel to the Haisla for an LNG project planned by Shell, PetroChina and Korea Gas. And Sterritt said he started getting signals from Victoria that the industry doesn’t want to buy power from outside producers to drive LNG cooling and compression. Instead they wanted to power it directly with gas, using equipment called “mechanical drives” rather than elec-

drives, no renewable energy can ever be added. And as more LNG producers rush into B.C., reserves that would have lasted 75 to 100 years could be depleted in 30. And when the gas is gone? “These big, hulking plants that are going to be in Kitimat are just going to be sitting there, rotting,” Sterritt said. “It happens all over the world.” B.C.’s clean energy plan envisions extending the BC Hydro grid, developing runof-river and wind farms such as the big offshore proposal off Haida Gwaii, and ultimately a future beyond oil and gas. Now, in their rush to develop LNG, Clark and Energy Minister Rich Coleman seem poised to abandon that strategy. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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We are glad to see an antibullying initiative in Summerland, but it is disappointing when we need such measures. This should be a simple matter of good manners, common sense and courtesy. It should be as simple as treating others the way we would like them to treat us. When we as a community and a society need to set up special measures to remind us to treat each other respectfully, something is horribly wrong. Any efforts to correct this problem are welcomed.

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Much was lost in care changes Dear Editor: I have been following the story about the Summerland Seniors Village. My heart goes out to the Bonaldi family. My husband and I both worked at a long term care facility, called Parkdale Place for 15 years. This

facility was government funded, and run by a non-profit society with a volunteer board of directors. Management consisted of an administrator, director of care, support services manager, and activity coordinator. The staff consisted of union-

ized workers who were paid a wage one could actually live on. We were like one big family at Parkdale, everyone having a role to play, with one common goal: the resident. The most unique thing I remember about this facility was

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the staff room. It was not made up of tables and chairs, where groups would tend to segregate themselves. It was a room with comfy chairs all around the perimeter. Everyone would have lunch and coffee together, management, nursing

and support workers. From the highest paid to the lowest paid. We laughed together, and cried together, and often grumbled together, but everyone felt they had value and knew the job they had to do. The residents were our prior-

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ity, and everyone was expected to do their best in order to care for them. Parkdale Lodge was connected and consisted of apartments where people lived independently. Our administration and maintenance staff looked after the

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Summerland has always been proud of its Fire Department. These were the volunteer firefighters, posing in front of the brand new fire hall when it was completed in 1963. In the back row from left are Bud Gould, Don Hermiston, Roy Derosier, Phil Richardson, Robin Wright, Murray Elliott, Joe Akitt. In the centre row from left are George Smith, Earl Edge, Gordon Day, Phil Dunsdon, Francis Steuart, Arthur Dunsdon, Wes Davis. In the front row from left are Edward Martin, Fred Dunsdon, Joe McLachlan, Lloyd Shannon, Tom Jomori, Bob Barkwill, Les Rumball. Throughout the years the Fire Department has been there for our community — and not just for fires. 2012 marks the 25th year of the Toys and Toonies for Tots and Teens fund drive. Show your appreciation and help our great Volunteer Fire Department provide smiles for young people in Summerland.

care of the building, but often of the needs of the tenants as well. Everyone seemed to look out for one another. Then one day the Liberal government in all its wisdom decided to privatize long term care facilities in our province. Our beloved Parkdale was actually razed to the ground. The government waged war with all those unionized workers, and tore up their contracts and came up with new rules, displacing workers and bringing in wage cuts. They encouraged the private sector to build new facilities, to be run for profit, while still thinking they would provide the same level of care for the resident. In all the years of working at Parkdale Place not once do I remember such horror stories as those that have come out of the Summerland Seniors Village. We had no Health Authority overseeing things, just real live management that knew how to treat their staff and the people they were required to care for. I don’t know how many actual dollars have been saved by privatizing the care of the elderly. Sadly it seems there has been much lost. Carla McLeod Summerland

Holiday is still Christmas Day It’s Merry Christmas, Dear Editor: Why are we no longer permitted to celebrate Christmas? Walking through Summerland, we are smothered by signs wishing us “Seasons Greetings.” There are four sea-

sons in the year, and yet we do not see banners welcoming the spring, summer or fall. Dec. 25 celebrates the birth of Christ, which is why that day is still called Christmas Day. Canada was

founded by Christians, and hence why we ask God to keep our land glorious and free. What happened to that freedom? What right does the council have to decide that we are not to wish neigh-

bours a Merry Christmas? It is a time of celebration and joy and should be embraced. Jesus is the reason for the season. Lidia Kotulska Summerland

not Happy Holidays

Dear Editor: It’s Merry Christmas, not Happy Holidays. Have you noticed on one of our leading financial institution’s windows in big bold letters Happy Holidays on the street side while on the parking lot side, various Christmas greetings in

other languages and tucked into the corner in last place, behind the shrubbery, is Merry Christmas in English. Lets put Merry Christmas back into this special season. Merry Christmas to everyone. Lou and Norma Wolkowski Summerland

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Poppy Fund helps support veterans Dear Editor: With Nov. 11 now passed, the Summerland Legion would like to take the opportunity to thank the people of Summerland for their attendance and support for both the Remembrance Day ceremony as well as contributions to our Poppy campaign. This year, despite the struggling economy the people and

businesses of Summerland contributed $8120.34 to the local Poppy Fund. This money does not stay within the Legion, but is used locally in support of our veterans, with a small portion used to fund provincial projects for veterans. To facilitate both these initiatives requires countless volunteers of the branch and the Ladies

Auxiliary, who work hard not just this time of year, but behind the scenes all year long to ensure our success. The Legion, on behalf of our veterans and the fallen, would like to thank all of the volunteers, the great people of Summerland, as well as businesses and the District of Summerland for all their efforts and contributions. It

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District of summerlanD HoliDay scHeDule Municipal offices will be closed the week of December 24th thru to December 28th. We will reopen on Monday, December 31st. Offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 1st and regular hours will commence on Wednesday, January 2nd. The pool, fitness room and arena will be closed December 24th, 25th , 26th and January 1st. Please see their schedule for public skate and swim times. The Landfill and Fire Hall office will be closed December 25th and 26th, and January 1st. **Utility Billing Customers - Please Note** The due date for utility bills will be Monday, December 31, 2012. As we are closed December 24th - 28th, those paying bills by cash or coming into the office to pay can do so up to Friday, December 21st. Municipal Hall will also be open on the due date, December 31st to receive payments. During the week of the closure, payments can be made by mail (must be received by Dec. 31st to receive the discount), online/telephone banking (allow 2 business days), Drop Box (located to the left of Municipal Hall’s front doors), and for this month only, post-dated cheques for December 31st will be accepted. Moving - If you are moving and are unable to come into Municipal Hall before Dec. 21st to give information needed to transfer utilities, please check our website at www.summerland.ca for further instructions or email details including your name, date of move, new mailing information and civic address to utilities@summerland.ca. On behalf of Council and Staff of the District of Summerland, have a safe and happy holiday season!

is so greatly appreciated. It was gratifying to see an even larger crowd this year honour our fallen, with our oldest veteran, 102-year-old George Ferguson lowering and raising the flag. Lt. Col. Harry Quarton, Summerland’s most decorated veteran took the parade salute. The Summerland Secondary School Band and the Summerland Pipes and Drums provided the music, as they do every year. And of course Legion Padre, Rev. Rick Gay con-

ducted the ceremony and brought us the good weather. The Summerland Legion also has its own needs. Our branch does not receive any government funding. We are a non-profit service organization that is supported solely by membership dues and our own fundraising. We would like to publicly thank the District of Summerland for granting a partial tax exemption for next year. In the past few years, our branch has suffered from

Dear Editor The ladies of Faith Rebekah Lodge would like to thank everyone who enjoyed a bowl of chili in the IOOF hall during the Festival of Lights on Friday, Nov. 30. We apologize to those that

came for chili after we sold out. Congratulations to raffle prize winners Karen Cassidy, Rona McDougald and Doreen Forrest. Also congratulations to the winners of the silent auction

Make safety a priority this holiday season with these simple tips: • After a snowfall, brush snow away from your meters by hand and clear a path for the safety of our meter readers. • Take care when driving on slippery roads. If your vehicle comes into contact with a downed power line, stay inside until help arrives. • Around your fireplace, consider using a hearth safety gate to help protect small children from the heated glass. For more winter safety tips, visit fortisbc.com/safety. FortisBC uses the FortisBC Energy name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (12-336.4 12/2012)

baskets, Barb and Orv Robson. Your support of this annual event is very much appreciated. Frances Beulah, Secretary, Faith Rebekah Lodge Summerland

Support shown at art show Dear Editor: The Summerland

Pleasure Painters would like to thank

An article in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology is noting a relationship between blood type and heart disease risk. Turns out people with type O (the most common blood type) have the lowest risk, while type A had a 5% higher risk, type B had a 11% higher risk and type AB had a 23% higher risk than type O. Of course, other factors are involved, but it’s worth noting.

A safe holiday is a happy holiday

of David Gregory through the summerlandbanners.com website. Legion members are not just veterans of the World Wars and their families. We support soldiers involved in Afghanistan, other modern conflicts and peace keeping roles. Legion members can be men and women, 19 years of age and older. You need not have served in the military or be related to someone who has, in order to join us. John Dorn Summerland

Chili evening received support

Health Matters

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financial difficulties as a result of a sadly declining membership and tough economic times. A recent community project is the Banners of Remembrance that were displayed downtown during November. There were five banners with pictures that honour a fallen Summerland service man. There are 35 pictures available of those listed on the Memorial Park Cenotaph. We are asking the community to provide any pictures that we do not have, to the attention

There may be more to the “apple a day” notion than you thought! Scientists have found that apples can reduce the levels of an oxidized version of LDLs (the “bad” cholesterol) thought to cause the inflammation that leads to atherosclerosis and hardening of the arteries. The results were seen within 4 weeks of consuming one apple per day. A red or golden delicious apple. Yummy therapy! 5 servings of vegetables and fruits daily is commonly recommended, but do you think you could squeeze in a couple more for some mental health benefits? An article in the journal Social Indicators Research is stating that mental wellbeing increases with daily servings of veggies and fruit and peaks at 7 servings per day. Many people do not achieve even 5 per day, but maybe this is added incentive? Psychologists spend a lot of time dealing with our anger, fear and anxiety, but a new trend, positive psychology, is focusing on the things that make life good. Defining happiness is difficult and complex, but what is known is that it doesn’t come with money, youth or education. Engagement with life, meaningful relationships, achievement and health seems to be important keys. Our pharmacists can be a useful tool for achieving the health that leads to a positive life for you. Come talk to us – and leave with a smile.

Summerland Medicine Centre

#100, 13009 Rosedale Avenue Phone: 250-494-0531 Fax: 250-494-0778 HOURS: Monday to Friday 9am-8pm, Saturday 9am-2pm Sundays and Holidays 10am-2pm E-mail: slorders@relcomsys.ca / Web: www.medicinecentre.com

all the people who came into and supported our Festival of Lights Art Show and Sale last weekend. It was our pleasure to show our art work and to hear the appreciative comments from the public. We hope you also enjoyed the display of pieces from the Traditional Rug Hookers, as well as art work of

the Group of 6 or 7 drawing club. We would like to thank Dan Ashton for allowing us the use of the store on Main Street for our show. The winner of the draw for the pastel “Irises” was Peggy Munro. See you in the spring. Ruth McPhillamey Summerland

SEASON’S GREETINGS To our many fine customers and friends, we extend our very best wishes for a season filled with joy. Thanks for a great 50th year!

CHRISTMAS HOURS:

Open until 5:00pm daily until December 23 Open December 24, 9:30am - 3:00pm Closed Christmas and Boxing Day Open December 27-31, 10:00am - 4:00pm Closed January 1, 2013

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Council report The regular meeting of municipal council was held on Dec. 10 in council chambers. All members of council except Coun. Peter Waterman were present.

Resolutions Variance issued

Council issued a variance permit for 12009 Grant Ave. The permit decreases the minimum rear yard setback from 7.5 metres to 1.5 metres and increases the minimum side yard setback from 1.5 metres to 7.5 metres to allow the construction of a house with a garage.

Council opts out of discussion

Council has chosen to opt out of commenting on the liquor licensing review process for the entertainment endorsement and food primary liquor license application for the Sweet Tooth Cafe.

Meeting schedule adopted

Council adopted the meeting schedule for 2013. All meetings will be held in council chambers unless otherwise approved by council.

Bylaws

Zoning amendment read

Council gave second and third readings to a bylaw amending the zoning at 18217 and 18219 Bentley Road to add a single detached house as a permitted use in the M1-Light Industrial Zone.

Accessory buildings regulated

Council gave second and third readings to a zoning amendment to regulate the size of residential accessory buildings.

Power rates rise

Council adopted a bylaw to increase electrical fees and charges in 2013.

Bylaw amended

Council gave first three readings to a bylaw amending the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Bylaw.

Examining nature

Plant biologist Lisa Scott, at left, discusses the ecosystem along Okanagan Lake with students from Summerland Middle School during a field trip last week.

Businesses unprepared for sales tax transition A recent survey by the B.C. Chamber of Commerce has revealed that 63 per cent of businesses do not feel prepared for the transition back to the Provincial Sales Tax on April 1, 2013. “There are many

PST resources now available that BC businesses need to utilize and be made aware of,” said Arlene Fenrich, president of the Summerland Chamber of Commerce. “Chambers of

Commerce are working cooperatively with the provincial government to make sure this knowledge gap is filled. Together we can ensure that the coming transition is a smooth one.” In total, 970 busi-

nesses across British Columbia took part in the PST business survey. Of those, 62 per cent were not aware of the changes that will be made to the PST, and 73 per cent did not feel they had received adequate

information. Through the depth and breadth of the Chamber of Commerce Network in B.C., the B.C. Chamber was able to reach businesses of all sizes, sectors and regions of the province.

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Family members tried to reach him by phone during that time but were not overly concerned because he was active and sociable. When he did not answer repeated calls the morning of Sunday, Nov. 25, they became worried enough that Gil Inglis went to check on him. Inglis found him unconscious and called for an ambulance. Both the B.C. Ministry of Health and the Interior Health Authority sent personnel to the Summerland Seniors’ Village last week. An inspector from the Ministry of Health is working with the seniors’ village management and the IHA to determine how things went wrong and what needs to be

corrected. Interior Health sent a clinical consultant to Summerland Seniors’ Village to ensure appropriate care is being delivered to residents living at the facility. This is the second death for the family related to care at the Summerland Seniors’ Village. Mr. Bonaldi’s wife, Maria (Luisa), 84, died in August after an injury suffered in the same facility. Bedridden and suffering from dementia, she received a broken leg when staff was moving her for a bath. The fracture was not diagnosed for a week until she was taken for x-rays at the insistence of family members. Doctors ordered immediate surgery to relieve the pain, but she did not recover

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from the operation. The Interior Health Authority is also investigating that case. Retirement Concepts has issued a letter of apology to the family. The letter, dated Dec. 7, is addressed to Pat McCoy, one of Bonaldi’s daughters. “Thank you for taking the time to meet with us today to discuss the incidents involving your mother and father at Summerland Seniors’ Village. You made us aware of information that was previously unknown to us and we will be able to use this information to improve our policies, procedures, reporting and communication. “We sincerely apologize to you and your family for all you have gone through over the past several weeks and months as a result of what happened to your parents at our facility. “Thanks to the information you provided to us today, we now know that errors

were made by our staff in reporting the injury to your mother and we will be taking appropriate action to ensure reporting is more comprehensive and that communication with family more timely. “In your father’s case, there was an obvious breakdown in communication that resulted in his absence from meals going unreported for several days before he was found in his room. In this case too, we are taking steps to improve our reporting procedure and communication between staff members. “ U n f o r t u n a t e l y, even the best policies and procedures cannot eliminate human error. Nevertheless, we will continue to strive to improve our systems and staff training so that we can reduce human error to an absolute minimum.” The letter is signed by Azim Jamal, president and CEO; and Tony Baena, vicepresident of operations.

Break-in damage

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The front of The Source electronic store in Summerland took heavy damage in a weekend burglary. Thieves used a truck to break through the glass and steel reinforcement before grabbing about $10,000 worth of electronics.

Electronics stolen in weekend break-in by Barbara Manning Grimm

Thieves stole $10,000 worth of electronics from The Source store in Summerland on the weekend. They rammed their way through the front door with a truck before grabbing gaming electronics and laptop computers. The front of the store, located at 13604 Victoria Rd. North, #14 in Sungate Plaza, received heavy damage when the truck

smashed through glass, metal and brick of the storefront. Once inside the thieves loaded up on video games, gaming consoles from PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo, as well as handheld consoles. Store manager Ryan York said the thieves used a chain tied to the truck to rip out the door. The thieves were filling garbage cans with loot when they suddenly departed, leaving the cans behind.

Sgt. Mona Kauffeld of the Summerland RCMP said the alarm was triggered at the Source at 3:35 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 9. Two men were involved in the breakin, which was caught on videotape. The pickup truck used in the theft was a Ford. Kauffeld said RCMP are actively investigating the break-in. Anyone with information can contact the Summerland RCMP at 250-494-7416 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-TIPS (8477).

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Mon-Fri. 8am - 5:30pm Sat. 9am - 5:30pm

For a Traditional Christmas choose from our great selection of

Fresh Cut Christmas Trees Premium Fir - 2’ to 10’ tall as well as a good selection of artificial Christmas Trees pre-lit or plain

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Stop by Summerland Optometry and check out our large frame selection and our everyday low prices

It's time to book your Christmas Parties. Open 6 days a week Nightly buffet Closed Tuesday Fully Licensed

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– 7519 Prairie Valley Road –

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Offer expires Dec. 24, 2012

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Serving the Community of Summerland for over 31 years!

Main Street Summerland

Locally owned and operated!

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

250-494-HOME (4663)

13229 Henry Avenue 250-494-9779

in the store the week of December 16th - 24th, 2012

Sta

open 7 days a week

rts 20 Nov. 12 26

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Medical marijuana changes policing work Police in Summerland are continuing to investigate incidents of marijuana production, but the addition of medical marijuana grow

operations means some changes for police. Sgt. Mona Kauffeld of the Summerland RCMP detachment said investiga-

tions now include determining if an operation is legitimate. Those who run medical marijuana grow operations are

allowed to grow a set quantity of plants for their customers. Over the third quarter of this year, police in Summer-

land investigated 13 drug files, of which two involved marijuana production. One case was concluded without charges while the other

A visit from St. Nick.

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Santa came for lunch at the Summerland Legion on Sunday, Dec. 9. More than 120 children attended the annual Christmas event.

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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 for more information. Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers meet at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre on Thursday evenings. Beavers meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Cubs meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Scouts meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Venturers meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For details call DeeDee at 250-404-0406. Come try your hand at an old art made new. The traditional Rug Hookers of the South Okanagan meet every Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Summerland Art Gallery on Main Street. Visitors always welcome. Lots of supplies available. Try your hand at this timeless art. For more information phone Marilyn at 250-494-6434 or Juliet at 250-494-1278. Euchre is played every second and fourth Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. 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 are available. Seniors’ volleyball at the Youth Centre beginning at 10 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. For additional informa-

tion call Jane or Frank at 250-494-4666. Summerland Material Girls Quilt Guild meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from September to May at 9 a.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre, 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. For more information call Doris Flynn at 250-494-7262. Summerland Spor tsmen’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 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. Host is certified teacher, fibre artist and published contributor Angela Possak. 250767-0206 or online rughookingteacher.ca. The Summerland Multiple Sclerosis Group meets on the first Thursday of every month at 10:30 a.m. at the MS office, 3373 Skaha Rd., Penticton. Everyone welcome. For more information call Sherry at 250-4936564. 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 Irene at 250-494-5484.

Friday

The 890 Wing of the South Okanagan Air Force Association of Canada have a gettogether every Friday night from 4 p.m. at the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. in Penticton. New members are welcome. For more information, phone Fred Monteith at 250-497-8490. Bridge is played every Friday at 1 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown St. Phone 250-494-8164. Cribbage is played every Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. Summerland Pleasure Painters meet Fridays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre. New members are welcome. Tai Chi at the Seniors Drop-In Centre, Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesdays at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Contact Nancy at 250-494-8902.

Saturday Summerland will hold its first indoor Farmers Market and Garage Sale of both new and used items. Saturday, Dec. 15. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the IOOF Hall. Check us out, and have a cup of coffee on us.

Sunday DivorceCare is for all who are suffering from the difficulties resulting from separation or divorce. Meeting at Summerland Baptist Church just inside the Victoria St. entrance on Sundays 5 to 7 p.m. A free course is offered.

The Christian family of Sonoka Worship Centre wishes everyone a blessed, safe and Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2013. Services with Rev. Daniel Croft every Saturday evening at the Summerland United Church at 5:00 pm and followed by a pot-luck supper at 6:00 pm

Please call 250-4943313 or just walk in. Jazz Vespers at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church in Penticton are held through the fall and winter on the third Sunday of each month at 4: 30 p.m. St. Stephen’s Anglican Church invites one and all to an ecumenical candleight service of carols and readings on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. at the corner of Rosedale Avenue and Prairie Valley Road. 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 (cars which are 25 years or older) is invited to attend. For more information on the club 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 7, Odd/Even, Bonanza. Everyone is welcome. License #832873. Men — Love to Sing? Okanagan Christian Men’s Choir. This nondenominational choir invites you to join us, have fun, sing unto the Lord and enjoy the fellowship of other singers. Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. at Summerland

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Baptist Church, Fireside Room. For more information contact Hans at 250-494-7127. The Summerland Crokinole Club meets Monday nights at 6:308:30 at the Summerland senior centre. Contact Darlene at 250-4949310 for more information.

Tuesday Bridge games at St. Stephen’s Church Hall on Tuesdays beginning at 1 p.m. New players are always welcome. Refreshments. Call 250494-6116 or 250-4945363. Peach Blossom Chorus sings a cappella every Tuesday evening at the Shatford Centre. New singers welcome. Call 250-4934391 or 250-493-8850. Penticton Concert Band practices Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. New members welcome. Intermediate to advanced players. Call Gerald at 250-8092087. Quest Society of Summerland meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the meeting room at 9700 Brown St. (Parkdale Place). For more information phone 250-4949066 or 250-494-9106 or visit questsociety. shawwebspace.ca. South Okanagan Genealogical Society is open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Penticton

Library Museum building. Contact Nola Reid at 250-492-0751. 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 250492-3032. 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. Call Cindy at 250-404-8072. Summerland Kiwanis Club meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Kiwanis Lodge on Quinpool. New members are welcome. Contact Robert Beers at 250-490-9645 or 250-488-6491. Summerland VIP (Visually Impaired Persons) members and friends meet the second Tuesday of the month at Parkdale Lounge. The Summerland Multiple Sclerosis Group joins the Penticton MS Group every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for a coffee social at the Cherry Lane Mall Food Court. Everyone welcome. 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.

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. Call Air Cadet office at 250494-7988. 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. The Summerland Badminton Club plays every Wednesday at 7 p.m. all year. Contact Shaun at 4941513.

Upcoming Please help support Summerland Secondary School students’ missionary trip to Africa, orphanage project by donating your recyclables to Tanzania 2013 at the Summerland Bottle Depot. Silent Auction at the Library. Three great themes for every age and reading interest. See the display in the library today. Bidding is open until Dec. 20 at 4 p.m.

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Volunteers making a difference As many of you know, the Chamber’s most recent activity was working with the community to plan and celebrate the

25th Anniversary of the Festival of Lights. All reports indicate that it was a fantastic evening with a record turn-out of almost

6000 visitors. Many visitors commented on the strong community flavour of the evening and how many non-profit and

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service organizations were represented as vendors and activity providers on Main Street and Victoria. Additionally, local businesses were out fundraising for worthy organizations and providing fun activities for visitors. Right from Santa’s workshop at Summerland Credit Union all the way to Seasons Sparkles at the Art Gallery, all of these activities and organizations were staffed by volunteers. At the Chamber we also had volunteers manning activities, on traffic control, helping with fireworks and stage security, surveying, managing electrical needs and technology, conducting the Santa procession, etc. In all, hundreds of Summerlanders contributed their time to make the evening a success. Without the support of those volunteers, an event like Light-Up simply could not happen. Thank you everyone. Volunteering is not just about organizing volunteers for large events, though. It is hundreds of

volunteers in minor league sports, working at the Summerland Food Bank, giving aid to seniors, helping out at the youth centre and school breakfast club, or cleaning up a local stream bed. It is spontaneous acts of kindness like helping neighbours shovel their walks, coming to the aid of a stranded motorist or helping an elderly person cross a busy street. These large and small acts, given freely, are what bind communities together. And here in Summerland the spirit of volunteerism is very strong. People volunteer for many reasons. It’s a great way to gain experience and acquire new skills. Others just want to give back to our community, help a friend or promote a worthwhile activity. They do it because it makes them feel good. From a professional perspective, many people volunteer in order to meet new people and expand their network of contacts. Volunteering is a

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Topham returns to Mozambique Local artisan will provide training on woodturning equipment

by Rick Cogbill Several Mozambican young men have recently learned how to turn waste-wood remnants into bowls, plates, and other useful items, thanks largely to the ongoing efforts of local artist and woodturner, John Topham. Earlier this year, a new wood lathe was purchased and shipped to Mozambique for the purpose of teaching life-changing skills to local people. The lathe was partially funded through the Summerland Rotary Club, and John, who is a Rotarian, travelled with Rick Cogbill of Mercy Tech

Mission to central Mozambique to put the lathe into use. U n f o r t u n a t e l y, the lathe was held up in customs at the seaport of Beira for months, and did not arrive in time for the teaching sessions to begin. A month after Topham and Cogbill arrived back in Canada the lathe was finally released and delivered to the mission base where the men had been volunteering their time on other projects. Topham was already scheduled to travel to Liberia, West Africa in November, so he decided to make a side trip to Mozambique where he spent eight days training the local men on the new machine. His two main students, Gabriel and Pindurai, were thrilled to gain the

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new skills and are eager to pass on to others what John has taught them. In rural Mozambique,

jobs are difficult to find, so the products produced on this lathe will mean extra income that will assist

Transit goal not being reached, auditor says by Tom Fletcher Black Press VICTORIA – The B.C. government’s ambitious goal to double transit ridership by 2020 is not going to be met at the current rate of growth, Auditor General John Doyle reported Thursday. Doyle’s audit of BC Transit’s efforts to meet that goal found that since it was set in 2008, ridership increased by 6.9 million by last spring, the latest annual total available. The original target was 9.4 million by that time, and the gap is expected to

grow further by 201415. The provincial transit plan was unveiled early in 2008 by former premier Gordon Campbell and thentransportation minister Kevin Falcon. Its $14 billion price tag included federal and municipal investment, with SkyTrain and other urban light rail accounting for $10 billion. It included the now-completed Canada line, the Evergreen extension to Coquitlam and another SkyTrain extension to the University of B.C. Rapid bus systems

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the men in providing for their families. “John’s willingness to serve the needs of others will have a

long-lasting impact on the local people of Mozambique,” says Cogbill, founder and Executive Director of

Mercy Tech Mission. “He is a great example of what Mercy Tech stands for, which is ‘Changing lives, one skill at a time.’ It was an honor to have him join us on our trip earlier this year.” Mercy Tech Mission is a local nonprofit organization that fights poverty in developing countries by teaching trades to the local people. Another Mercy Tech team will be returning to Mozambique in March 2013, where, among other things, additional lathe training will be conducted by volunteer Bob Denesiuk, one of John Topham’s woodturning students here in Summerland. More information can be found about Mercy Tech’s work on their website at www.mercytechmission.com.

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ment malfunction. Once the green light goes on at the start the team has one minute to cross the start line. If they don’t they are disqualified. Kripps’ push bar wouldn’t come out of its slot and the clock was ticking. Technicians and coaches rallied, and the clock kept ticking. Finally with 12 seconds left on the clock, the problem was fixed and the

team took off. The announcers said they thought the incident would rattle the “rookie pilot” and team, but they still managed the eighth fastest start and Kripps drove like a veteran and secured their top 10 finish. Canada 1 had a much better second run but could only pull up to 13th, and Canada 2 the 22nd spot.  The spectacular crash finish became a

Spectacular crash finish for Kripps Team Kripps had a stellar weekend at the World Cup in Winterberg, Germany. This was the first time for Summerland’s Justin Kripps as pilot at the Winterberg track and he rose to the challenge. In the two-man Kripps was joined by a new rookie brakeman, Sam Giguere. This was Giguere’s World Cup debut, having just finished his season with the

Hamilton Tiger Cats in the Canadian Football League. Team Kripps had a great first run, finishing in a best-ever eighth place. They had a problem with the load in the second run start and dropped to a creditable overall 12th place finish. Canada 1 took the bronze medal, and Canada 2 managed a 10th place finish.  But it was the next day’s four-man that

was the heart stopper. The weather had changed from perfect conditions in the two-man to snow and near-blizzard conditions in the fourman. Canada 1 and 2 both struggled in the first run. Canada 3, Team Kripps, consisting of Kripps with James McNaughton, Nick Carriere and Giguere, had a good start, the third fastest of the heat. Team Kripps continued

with a great drive and then a dramatic finish with a crash and crossing the finish line on their heads. Because it still counts as long as all four team members are in the sled when it crosses the line, the result stood and they were in 10th place. Other than bruises, the team members seemed to be okay after the crash finish.  At the start of the second heat, Team Kripps had an equip-

The second annual Summerland Sturling Bonspiel concluded Saturday with the two Armstrong teams taking first in each of the two divisions. Penticton teams took second and fourth place in both divisions. Summer-

land teams finished third in both divisions with Arlene Moser and John Nicolson as well as Bob and Barb Ezart representing the Summerland Curling Club. Sturling (Stick Curling) is new to the curling scene,

allowing seniors and others with hip and knee injuries to participate. Games are six ends with twoperson teams. Unlike curling, there is no sweeping. The game is played with each member throwing six rocks from one end

skipped by his partner and then reversing every second end. Interested ex-curlers are invited to visit the Summerland Curling Club Fridays 1 to 3 p.m. or call John Nicolson at 250-4948874.

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Scoreboard Curling Summerland Curling Club Results: Dec. 3 to 7 Monday morning senior men: Stan Green defeated Bob Ezart; Paul Cowen tied Lionel Coleman; Paul Martin defeated Dale Abrey; Warren Parker defeated Don Skinner. Monday evening men: Rick Drewnisz defeated Mike Lemke; Rob Robinson tied Russ Lemke; Steve Clement tied Stan Green; Gary Raymond defeated Ken Rae. Tuesday morning mixed: Bill Penman defeated Bill Moffat; John Nicolson defeated Art Zilkie; Jerry Lidin defeated Ev Gillespie. Tuesday evening ladies: Betty Raymond defeated Diane Krancenblum; Lil Blashko defeated Michelle Robinson; Wendi Archer defeated Judy Beck. Wednesday senior men: Stan Green defeated Paul Martin; Warren Parker defeated Paul Cowen; Lionel Coleman defeated Bob Ezart; Clint Skinner defeated Don Skinner. Wednesday evening men: Glen Brennan defeated Ken Rae; Steve Clement defeated Eric Cooper; Gary Raymond defeated Dave Gartrell; Dave Tether defeated Gary Wingerak. Thursday evening ladies: Ev Gillespie defeated RoseMarie Fenrich; Betty Raymond defeated Rose McNeill; Virginia Cundliffe defeated Diana Leitch. Thursday evening open: John Egyed defeated John McKay; Jodie Brennan defeated Barrie Borrett; Eric Johnson defeated Dale Abrey; Glen Brennan defeated Tony Blashko. Thursday evening late: Russ Lemke defeated Don St. John; Ken Rae defeated Gary Raymond. Friday evening mixed: Blair Stuckey defeated Mark Cameron; Tracy Waddington defeated Bonnie Young; Dave Hood defeated Allen Tower; Ian Rogers defeated Val Utigard. Friday evening late mixed: Dave Tether defeated Debbie Bevan; Ed Harris tied John Nicolson; Nick Machuik defeated Ron Robinson. Tip of the week: The person delivering a stone must release the stone before the first hog line.

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Summerland Novice Jets Team 1 took second place in their pool and sixth overall among 16 teams in a tournament in Oliver earlier this month. Seen here are Seldon Biggley and Katelyn Budney in action on the ice. Sheldon and Lazar Ichaud got shutouts in the net. Other team members are Dylan Low, Joel Shaw, Andrew Mitchell, Gavin Lodermeier, Carson Hoey, Chet Gregg, Holden Girard, Sam Fortin, Ethan Dudley-Owen and Trea Allen.

One win and one loss for Steam on weekend The Summerland Steam had two weekend games, playing to a win and a loss. On Friday, the Steam hosted the Penticton Lakers, playing to a 4-2 win. Brett Harris scored for the Steam at 18:09 with assists by Daniel Kerr and Brock McDonald. The Lakers then responded with two goals, one on a power play, to end the period with the lead. In the second period, Dylan Burton

scored on a power play at 19:30, assisted by Olli Dickson and Easton Bodeux. Steve Semenoff then scored at 15:44, assisted by Derek Grimm and Doug Chadwick. At 7:22, Josh DaCosta scored for the Steam on a power play, assisted by Chadwick and Harris. The third period was scoreless. On Saturday, the Steam travelled to Kelowna to face the Chiefs, losing 4-3.

The Chiefs opened the game with two goals in the first period. At 10:03, Burton scored on a power play, with the assist by Doug Chadwick. In the second period, the Chiefs added two more goals. In the third period, Cooper Holick scored for the Steam on a power play at 4:28. He was assisted by Steve Seminoff and Nelson Hurry. At 1:47, DaCosta scored unassisted on a power play.

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Cards of Thanks

The family of Al Landriault would like to express their heartfelt thanks for the love and support from relatives and friends during this difficult time. Special thanks to Doctors Bennett, Bannerman and Nixon, and to the entire staff at Moog Hospice House for the wonderful care and understanding they provided. Thanks also to Rev. Rick Gay; Nico Altena and Brenda Hamilton of Providence Funeral Homes; and the ladies of Summerland Branch 22, Royal Canadian Legion.

Obituaries

Bonaldi, Alfredo March 5, 1921 - December 7, 2012 Passed away peacefully at the age of 91 years. He was predeceased by his wife Luisa Bonaldi. Alfredo is remembered by his three children: Edi (Gil) Inglis, Patricia (Tim) McCoy and Liana Felker (Len Hannah); six grandchildren: Travis (Liz) Inglis, Eric Inglis, Jesse Taylor, Anthony (Darcy) Taylor, Pamela Felker, Stephanie Felker (Ryan Eden): four great grandchildren: Katelyn, Mattie, Matthew and Elias Inglis. Alfredo primarily worked at the Summerland Research Station. He used his old country skills and talent to entertain his family and friends. There was plenty of wine, homemade Italian sausages and hams. He spent most of his leisure time gardening, shrubtopery, hunting and most of all, he loved fishing with his friends. Vi vogliamo bene Alfredo! A Memorial Mass will be held December 15, 2012 at 11:00 am from Holy Child Catholic Church, 14010 Rosedale Avenue, Summerland, B.C. with Father Ferdinan Nalitan Celebrant. Memorial tributes may be made to the Alzheimer Society, 104-35 Westminster Ave., Penticton, B.C. V2A 1H7. Condolences may be directed to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com.

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Thursday, December 13, 2012 Summerland Review Help Wanted

Project Construction Manager The Summerland Credit Union is seeking contractor proposals for the position of Project Construction Manager for their upcoming renovation. The Credit Union will be acting as the General Contractor for this project, which is anticipated to begin early spring 2013.

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Interested candidates can forward their application, stating qualifications, by email to construction@sdcu.com on or before 1:00 pm January 3, 2013. All requests for information, questions and correspondence can be directed to Sandy Berry, Vice Chairperson of the Building Committee at the above email address or by phone at 250.490.6515. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those considered for interviews will be contacted.

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The successful contractor will work with the Building Committee to ensure the project is completed in a timely and professional manner. They must have excellent interpersonal skills, be bondable and they and their employees must pass a criminal record check. Experience in commercial construction is a must, as is the willingness and ability to work flexible hours when necessary. Familiarity with Summerland demographics and local subcontractors would be an asset. Scope of the work: • Develop and implement construction phasing plan and work with the general contractor to ensure work is carried out in a professional and workmanlike manner • Tendering and supervision of sub-trades • Provide labour for all non tendered work • Ordering of materials • Ensure that local firms have every opportunity to tender all aspects of the work

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1 bdrm apt. Block to town. $600/mo + util. Available now. Parkside Realty Inc. Call Mike at 250-462-8402. Downtown Summerland. 2 bdrm apt. W/D, patio area. $725/mo. Call Leona at Summerland Realty. 250-494-2181 Summerland 1 bdrm apt. 600 sq ft. Centrally located on Kelly Ave. W/D, F/S, outside deck, private entrance. $650/mo + utilities. Call Len 250-490-5889 Summerland 2 bdrm bsmt suite in 4-plex with ensuite bath in master. W/D, F/S. NS, pets negotiable. Enclosed back deck. $900/mo plus util. Avail Jan 1.Call 250-982-0016, 250-253-7513 or email Jennifer at jennifer_belloch@live.ca

Duplex / 4 Plex One bdrm duplex, walking distance to town. $550/mo + util. Avail Jan 1. Please call 250-494-0175 / 250-494-9757.

Homes for Rent HALF house for rent. Opposite Esquimalt High on 828 Colvile Rd. 3 Bedrooms, large yard for pets and kids. 250-885-8002 or 250-8858090

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Summerland Review Thursday, December 13, 2012

Musaic holds carol concerts Musaic Vocal Ensemble presents: Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols and other seasonal selections: Friday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church in Penticton; Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church and again on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church.

On stage

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and Acting Classes by Jacqueline present

Arts Palette

David Finnis the perennial favourite It’s A Wonderful Life, adapted for the stage by Philip Grecian. Friday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 15 at 2 and 7 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 157 Wade Ave., Penticton

Christmas market

Another SS Sicamous Christmas Arts and Crafts Market is being held Dec. 14 to 16. Admission is a donation for the Penticton Food Bank.

Jazz vespers

Penticton’s own Taylor Cook will be featured at Jazz Vespers on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church in Penticton.

Band performs

The Penticton Concert Band, under the direction of Gerald Nadeau, performs at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre near the Food Court and London Drugs on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. Join them for some festive Christmas music.  Musicians from throughout the South Okanagan. Information 250809-2087. Rehearsals

resume Jan. 8. Intermediate to Advanced Musicians are invited to join this music group in the New Year. www.pentictonconcertband.ca

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Acting students present series of comedy sketches by John Arendt

Orchestra concert

The next Okanagan Symphony Orchestra Concert is Friday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Cleland Theatre. Bring the Christmas spirit to life and join the Okanagan Symphony in celebration and song. Featuring the talented, urbane baritone and narrator, Alan Corbishley, and the debut of the Okanagan Symphony Youth Chorus, the program includes seasonal readings from Charles Dickens, Dylan Thomas and O. Henry complemented by the carols and arias which have stirred the Christmas spirit for generations. Tickets are available from the Penticton and Wine Country Information Centre, 553 Railway St., Tel: 250-276-2170 or 1-800-663-5052. For additional information on this concert and the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra, please visit the website www. okanagansymphony. com.

Suggestions sought

Every year the Summerland Community Arts Council solicits submissions from the community in order to recognize someone from Summerland who has helped promote the arts in our community. Ideas anyone? ooo 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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Comedy sketches

Mitch Murphy, left, Tai Duong and Ryan Blystone, all in Acting 11, prepare for one of the comedy sketches which will be staged this evening at Centre Stage Theatre.

Students in Summerland Secondary School’s Acting 11 class will present a series of comedy sketches at Centre Stage Theatre this evening. Drama teacher Heather Ayris said many of the short sketches are from Saturday Night Live, but three were written by students at the school. The evening will have a James Bond theme. In addition to the sketches, students will also perform songs from some of the James Bond movies. Ayris said the 32 students in the class have taken on other roles in providing the evening entertainment, including directing and producing the show. “We’ve got a really strong group,” Ayris said of the class. “I’ve got some really good organizers.” Many of the students were in Phantom of the Opera last year and most have roles in Hairspray, which will be staged in February. The show will be held this evening, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. at Centre Stage Theatre. Admission is by donation.

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