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WHAT’S INSIDE:

A Summerland hockey team competed at a regional tournament on the weekend.

Seeking signs

A proposed sign bylaw includes provisions for electronic signs with changeable messages.

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Transit fares

The municipality has determined the fares riders will pay to ride the bus.

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Dental care

A clinic in Summerland provided free dental care for low-income and fixed-income residents.

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Seasonal story

A dramatic reading of a well-loved holiday story will be held as a fundraiser for the Summerland Community Resource Centre.

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

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Stores extend hours by John Arendt

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YOUR SMILE

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Downtown merchants bring back Friday evening shopping

Hockey action

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107th birthday

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Caroline Durick celebrated her 107th birthday on Friday afternoon at Summerland Seniors’ Village.

Stores in Summerland’s downtown area will offer Friday evening shopping for the next four weeks. On Friday, with the Festival of Lights, stores will extend their hours into the evening. In the weeks following, the Summerland Chamber of Commerce is asking downtown merchants to remain open until 8 p.m. on Dec. 6, 13 and 20. Christine Petkau, manager of the Summerland Chamber, said the ambiance of the downtown will add to the shopping experience. “There aren’t a lot of communities that are as beautifully lit,” she said. “It’s really very pretty.” She added that the chamber would like to have regular evening shopping hours in the downtown throughout the year. Attempts have already been made as the chamber has organized movie nights in Memorial Park for the past few summers. This year, a Friday evening country market was also held on Victoria Road North. “This is a wonderful idea,” she said. “Many merchants are already beginning to embrace it.” The work involved in coordinating a regular evening event is considerable, she said. The Festival of Lights, held on the fourth Friday of November, involves 800 hours of chamber staff time to organize. In addition to the evening shopping, a wine event will be held in the downtown area on Dec. 6. Wineries from Bottleneck Drive will conduct tastings at several retail outlets downtown from 5 to 8 p.m. during Wine Walk and Shop.

Collective agreement reached Union and municipality settle on five-year term by John Arendt The municipality and the municipal employees’ union have reached a five-year collective

agreement. The agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 1136 affects more than 70 municipal employees. The previous collective bargaining agreement expired Dec. 31, 2012. Negotiations have

been going on for eight months. The length of time for the negotiations was because of difficulties in scheduling meetings between the municipality’s chief negotiator and the representative of CUPE National. Representatives from

the union and the municipality are pleased with the outcome. “This is a solid fiveyear agreement which protects both sides, “ said Mayor Janice Perrino. “We want to thank all of the parties involved for working hard to come to an agreement

that everyone can live with.” Don Darling, director of works and utilities for the municipality, said the agreement provides stability. “I think it’s a really good agreement for both sides,” he said. See TERM Page 6

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Police RePoRt Vehicle abandoned Two people were seen leaving the scene of an accident on Quinpool Road near Rosedale Avenue on Sunday evening. The accident occurred at 10:20 p.m. when a mini van struck a power pole. There was minor damage to the pole but significant damage to the vehicle. There was nobody at the scene when police arrived, although the vehicle was still running. Witnesses said two men, both believed to be in their 20s, were seen leaving the scene of the accident. Police have contacted the registered owner of the vehicle and are continuing their investigation. Alcohol is believed to have been a factor, police say. Anyone with information on this accident is asked to contact the Summerland RCMP detachment or Crime Stoppers.

Driver charged

On Nov. 22 at 10:30 p.m., police were called to a single vehicle accident at Highway 97 and Walters Road. The vehicle went off the road to the right. One of the two people in the vehicle had minor injuries and cuts. The driver, a 20-year-old Summerland man, was charged with violating driving restrictions. Police say alcohol was a factor in this accident. The driver had his license suspended for 90 days and his vehicle towed.

truck damaged

On Sunday morning at 8 a.m., police were called to a single vehicle accident on the Princeton-Summerland Road. A Summerland motorist lost control when trying to avoid wildlife. There were no injuries but there was substantial damage to the truck, police say.

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Electronic signs considered Revision of existing bylaw will come before council by John Arendt Electronic signs with ever-changing messages may soon be seen around Summerland if a new sign bylaw is approved. The bylaw includes provisions for electronic static changeable copy signs, which have not been permitted in the past. The signs use electronic screens, video monitors, liquid crystal displays or other electronic technology to display messages and business logos. Long-range planner Julie McGuire said the proposed bylaw would allow signs with changing messages, but certain provisions would be in place. The images can change no more than once a minute and there are restrictions on the size of the signs. Electronic moving changeable copy signs, which show video animation, are not allowed in the bylaw.

Pictures also may not be displayed, although business logos would be permitted. The sign bylaw allows for other sign types as well. Permanent changeable copy signs, used at churches and at some of Summerland’s schools and other businesses, would be allowed, with restrictions on the colours of the lettering. Sandwich board signs, already in place at some downtown businesses, will be allowed as long as a sidewalk width of at least 1.8 metres remains clear for pedestrians to pass by. Because sandwich board signs are on municipal property, the business owner must enter into an agreement with the municipality before erecting the signs. The bylaw also contains regulations for the signs on businesses, but these bylaws are far less restrictive than in the past. Gone are the Old English design guidelines which defined Summerland’s down-

town in the 1980s and 1990s. New design guidelines took effect at the end of 2010. McGuire said these guidelines are criteria-based rather than focussed on a specific look.

Full information on the proposed sign bylaw can be found online at summerland.ca/docs/ docs_forms/reports/ Open%20house%20 2%20Sign%20 Bylaw%20Story%20 Boards%20Nov%20

2013.pdf. An online survey is available at www.surveymonkey.com/s/ SignBylawSurvey2. Before the bylaw can be adopted, it must receive approval from municipal council.

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Evening shopping Once again this year, some of Summerland’s downtown merchants will extend their Friday evening hours for several weeks. The initiative begins on Festival of Lights on Friday evening and continues each Friday until Dec. 20. The longer hours can encourage local shopping by providing greater access to the stores. At present, many Summerlanders work out of town and do not get back to the community until after the downtown merchants have closed for the day. This is not the first time businesses have considered extending their hours. Last year, merchants also opened on Friday evenings in December. In the summer, special events and country markets were held after the business day on Friday evenings as a way to draw people to the downtown. Considering how recently Summerland did not have Sunday or Monday shopping, the expansion to Friday evening shopping is remarkable. Still, evening shopping in Summerland is in an experimental stage. Merchants have been testing out longer hours, but whether evening openings become the norm in Summerland will depend on the customers. It is important to remember that for the merchants, the longer hours come at a cost. Additional staffing time is needed in order to offer the longer hours. It is hard to justify this cost unless the customers are coming into the stores and spending money on Friday evenings. If this year’s Friday evening openings work out well, it is possible that Summerland will see evening shopping more often and possibly throughout the year. It’s up to the customer base.

The recently approved collective agreement between the municipality and the Canadian Union of Public Employees is good news all around. The agreement took eight months to negotiate, but the five-year term is an improvement over the much more common three-year agreements. The additional time provides greater stability for the municipality and the union.

Carbon neutral scheme is sinking VICTORIA – Two days after Energy Minister Bill Bennett announced the demise of the Pacific Carbon Trust, the public accounts committee convened at the legislature to pound a few more nails into its carbonsequestering coffin. Assistant Auditor General Morris Sydor was there to defend his report from last March that Tom Fletcher concluded the B.C. government was not “carbon neutral” in 2010, because the trust paid $6 million for hastily arranged offset projects that were not valid. An Encana Corp. gas flaring reduction project at Fort Nelson and a forest preserve in the Kootenays would have proceeded without assistance from $25 a tonne carbon fee imposed on hospitals, universities, colleges and until last year, school districts. In fact they did proceed without this subsidy. The government continues to deny this, but not many people outside the international carbon offset sales racket believe them. The Pacific Carbon Trust’s functions will continue, Bennett said. Instead of a board of directors and 18 staff, five people headed by an assistant deputy minister will evaluate projects and bestow millions taken from college, university and health authority budgets each year. B.C.’s school districts are still paying $5 million a year to off-

set such nefarious activities as heating their schools. But now the money goes into a “Carbon Neutral Capital Program,” and districts have to apply to get their money back for emissionreducing projects. This is going so well, according to Bennett, that post-secondary institutions and health authorities will be converted to a similar program in the years ahead. How is that school program going? Here are some examples. The Coast Mountains School District around Terrace paid $66,452 for carbon offsets last year. It got back most of its three years of offset payments as a grant to complete a boiler upgrade for its Kitimat high school. Abbotsford and Nanaimo school districts each have to pay about $100,000 a year. They got money back for school boiler upgrades as well, although local school officials say that would not likely have been the top priority for spending, if it hadn’t been for the program that forces districts to spend grants immediately on emission reduction. Surrey school district paid out $585,000 last year, and also upgraded boilers. Vancouver’s pitch this year was for three electric cars. Leaving aside the distortion of spending priorities caused by this restrictive tax-andspend scheme, what happens when they run out of boilers to upgrade? And has it occurred to the government’s “carbon

neutral” braintrust that those new boilers are still burning natural gas? This program is about to be foisted onto universities and hospitals. Does anyone actually believe that heating hospitals and college classrooms is a key driver of global warming? Presumably our carbon czars know that 40 per cent of B.C.’s human-generated greenhouse gas emissions are from transportation, and a few electric cars for school district staff aren’t going to change that. And what happens when colleges and hospitals run out of boilers to modernize and insulation to upgrade? It won’t be long at this rate. In hindsight, this “carbon neutral government” scheme is perhaps the worst single idea implemented in 12 years of B.C. Liberal government. Gordon Campbell’s grand vision of a province where government sets the green standard and the private sector economy follows has simply not worked. The NDP presented a motion in April 2012 to relieve hospitals, colleges and universities of their carbon offset obligation. The idea was supported by a B.C. Liberal backbencher, who argued that B.C. should also scrap the carbon tax and quit pretending it can change the climate. His name? Bill Bennett. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews. com. Twitter:@tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress. ca.

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British Columbia has some harsh penalties for those who are found to be driving while impaired, but the incidents of impaired driving continue. Almost every week, Summerland’s police report has items about drivers who blew a Warn or a Fail reading during a roadside screening test. During the festive season, police will have additional patrols in place to check for impaired motorists. Please arrange for a designated driver or call for a cab if you have been drinking.

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Remembering the Kennedy assassination Dear Editor: For years after the horrific event of Nov. 22, 1963 in Dallas, I recall that throughout the 1960s and most of the 1970s, there was a popular topic of conversation. The topic: “Do you remember where you were when President Kennedy was assassinated?” I was working on a military defense contract in France for the U.S. and NATO Air Forces at the time. Another ITT company, part of our group, was closing down a part of their operation in Italy. One leg of the series of microwave communications sites they were installing in Italy, Greece and Turkey had been completed and they had a surplus of about 30 or more employees. The operation I was attached to needed additional personnel, so I was sent to their headquarters in Rome to help by taking on some of their surplus technicians. This would give the guys an opportunity to remain in Europe longer and it would save a considerable amount in transportation expenses. I had selected 18, just about what we required for our own expansion. The project manager of the Rome operation was a fellow I had worked with on the DEWLine in the Arctic some years before. He was pleased with the outcome of my efforts and planned a little celebration for that

evening. He and his wife, six of his staff and their spouses and myself were to gather at a restaurant in Rome that evening for a dinner party. We were all seated except for one couple. When they finally exited the stairwell, the wife, who was Italian-American, was crying noticeably. When one of the other ladies inquired, she told us she had

priate to celebrate tonight under the circumstances, and that I was thinking of returning to my hotel. It was agreed that we should shut it down. My hotel was on the Via Venato, directly across from the U.S. Embassy. I decided to go downstairs to a bar called Dave’s Dive for a beer. I noticed a few members of an overnighting Canadian

Pacific Airlines crew there and engaged them in conversation about the events of the evening. My room on the third floor looked out on the embassy entrance and the street, so after a beer, I decided to return to my room and watch the activity below. I invited any of the crew who wished to come along, and three did. One went to his room and picked up

a bottle of Canadian Club and we became spectators. There was a great deal of activity at the embassy entrance; lots of large, black diplomatic-looking vehicles coming and going. The street was alive with motor scooters delivering newspapers to the street boxes as fast as they could be printed. Except for the motor scooters, it was eerily quiet out there, a little

spooky, I thought. We watched for a couple of hours, then we called it a night. Even with the pall of sorrow that hung over it all, it was an interesting evening. I had one other reason to remember that date; it was my mother’s birthday. That’s where I was 50 years ago on that date; do you remember where you were? Gary Bazan Summerland

The early years

Summerland gatherings

Photo courtesy of the Summerland Museum

Summerland residents enjoy a good get together. In 1910, the arrival or departure of the S.S. Okanagan sternwheeler brought many people down to the wharf to enjoy the community of friends and neighbours. Though there’s no candy floss, mini donuts or fireworks, it was the start of a great tradition of getting together in Summerland. One of our favourite gatherings is set for Friday night. Don’t miss the festivities and socializing of the 26th Annual Festival of Lights. See you there!

Protest disrespectful Dear Editor: bark much which On seeing the front page of the Summerland Review of Nov. 21, I was upset to see protesters, not only in front of the Welcome to Summerland sign but all over the plants and

just heard on the radio that President Kennedy had been shot and killed. A stunned silence hit our table. Several burst into tears, it was so unexpected and so dreadful. Everyone wanted details, but there were none available. I was the only Canadian at the table, and for whatever reason, I stood up. I announced that I felt it wasn’t appro-

is on the slope up to the sign. This is disrespectful and probably damaging to the plants. Shame on you. R. Taylor Summerland

Remembrance Day was appreciated Dear Editor: With regard to the Nov. 11 Summerland Remembrance Day service and parade, the executive of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 22 sincerely

thanks all businesses and our community for their support to the poppy drive. These funds help veterans and their families and special programs for military

personnel. The turnout of people attending was exceptional. We would like to thank the Penticton Flying Club for their fly-by tribute. It

meant a great deal to a lot of people. Special thanks go to our chair Donna Rutherford and sergeant at arms Mike Brazeau for all his help and planning

and to Ken Bazley along with his volunteers who put on a wonderful meal. Barry Newcombe, president Summerland Legion Summerland

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Term lengthier than typical agreements Continued from Page 1

He said the fiveyear length of the agreement is longer than the normal three-year term for municipal union agreements. Darren Krell, president of CUPE 1136,

also said the agreement was fair. “It’s very good news for our members and for the district,” he said. “It’s a very fair contract for both sides.” Mayor Janice Per-

“It’s very good news for our members and for the district. It’s a very fair contract for both sides.”

Darren Krell

rino said the length of the new contract

is good news for the community.

“These deals are hard to negotiate,” she said. “The fact that we have five years really gives stability to both sides.” Under the agreement wages will increase two per cent

in 2013, 1.75 per cent in 2014 and two per cent a year for the remaining three years of the contract. The increases cover cost of living increases, Perrino said. The agreement

affects all municipal employees except electrical workers who are covered under a separate agreement. That agreement will be up for negotiation in 2014.

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Events are an economic driver

Economic development is formally defined as the sustained, concerted actions made by communities to promote their standard of living and economic health. This year we’ve talked about economic development that occurs from a variety of different initiatives that are ongoing in our community. So far we’ve discussed sport tourism, culture and cultural initiatives, shopping local and the introduction of new industrial lands. One thing we haven’t yet talked about is the role of events as a component in a community’s economic development, but with Summerland’s 26th Annual Festival of Lights occurring tomorrow, this seems like a good time to address it. The International Festival and Events Association estimates that worldwide, the special events industry now includes over 4 to 5 million regularly re-occurring festivals and events large enough to require municipal support services, such as police, fire, parks, trash, etc. These festivals have an estimated combined economic

impact in the trillions of U.S. Dollars and combined attendances that touch virtually every life on the planet. As evidenced around the world, festivals and events are among the most successful tools available to communities to bring people together, increase tourism, create powerful and memorable branding and imaging opportunities, encourage positive media coverage, and add to the quality of life for those who live there. The IFEA describes festivals and events as the ‘calling cards’ of a community. They tell people who we are, what is important to us and what makes us different and special. This is what draws audiences and creates experiences. Whether it’s classic Summerland events such as Action Fest and Light Up or newer events such as Test of Humanity or Light Up the Vines (Nov. 30 and Dec. 1), we must be original, be creative and be ourselves. A new and original event has been created to celebrate the lights of Summerland in December. On Friday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 7 pm, Summer-

land downtown merchants will be hosting the first annual Wine Walk and Shop. Nine different merchants will be sharing their venues with the wineries of Bottleneck Drive so guests can choose their favorite wines and have a truly enjoyable Christmas shopping experience. Merchants will remain open until 8 p.m. These stores will also be open for evening shopping on the following two Friday’s, Dec. 13 and 20. These will be great

Chamber Corner

Christine Petkau evenings for visitors to enjoy the light displays, complete their Christmas shopping and choose a Summerland restaurant for a delicious din-

ner. Here in Summerland, we may sometimes be viewed by neighbouring communities as a bit quiet. Events such as the ones mentioned above give us an opportunity to present another face to the world. Aspects of events, such as increased tourism and positive media coverage, are also measurable and contribute to economic development in Summerland. Do events have positive economic

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A FEW BUS STOPS INTERRUPTED DUE TO FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS STREET CLOSURES Please note that the late afternoon bus will not be stopping in the downtown Summerland area due to road closures for the Festival of Lights on Friday November 29th. The stops at Victoria/Jubilee and Rosedale Ave/Angus will be cancelled. We suggest you use the Wharton St. stops (across from Library) as they will have no interruptions.

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A public service message from Bell, Jacoe & Company

Inbound from Penticton arriving at 4:04 pm Inbound from Penticton arriving at 5:53 pm Outbound from Summerland departing at 4:32pm

Digital Vigilantes

Rosedale Ave/Angus Stops Affected:

Inbound from Penticton arriving at 4:06pm Inbound from Penticton arriving at 5:55pm Outbound from Summerland departing at 4:33pm

If you have any questions regarding the temporary closures please call Julie at 250-404-4049.

Family for the holidays? Was your hearing an issue the last time your family got together?

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Choosing a hearing instrument that is right for you is a personal and emotional decision. Shop based on experience and recommendation. On your next trip to Penticton, book an appointment

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Lieutenant Carole Johnston received her commissioning scroll from Major David Kerr at the 902 Summerland Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron meeting on Nov. 20. Johnston is the administration officer for the squadron.

We always appreciate your feedback. Please contact me at manager@summerlandchamber.com or our Chamber President, Arlene Fenrich, at president@summ e r l a n d c h a m b e r. com . Christine Petkau is the manager of the Summerland Chamber of Commerce.

MAYOR: Janice Perrino COUNCILLORS: Lloyd Christopherson, Robert Hacking, Bruce Hallquist, Orv Robson, Marty Van Alphen, Peter Waterman

Come in today for a hearing evaluation and consultation. No obligation. No commitment.

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benefits? You bet. They also help us celebrate special times and provide a bit of sparkle during the year. Tomorrow night is Summerland’s opportunity to sparkle. The Chamber of Commerce Board and staff hope you all have a great time!

Lend a helping hand Volunteer your time with one of Summerland’s many community service organizations.

Everyone who has every had their computer infected with a virus will smile when they hear this. A 'good guy' hacker broke into a website which had been used by various bad guys for trading malicious software (malware) and stolen credit card numbers. The 'good guy' collected a list of the registered users and published their email addresses. This is of course the last thing the bad guys ever want to happen. The site was called pakbugs.com and at last report was no longer functioning. With more and more people using the Internet and computers in general, malware is becoming a very big problem. Security and safety are the most important things to remember when using your email or purchasing items online. Don't open any emails from someone you don't know. Only use trusted, secure sites when giving out any of your personal or financial information.

Joe Jacoe • LAWYER

Considerate, confidential and affordable legal services for the residents of Summerland and area including:

Personal Injury Trial Work Family Law

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Clinic provides free dental care A free dental treatment clinic for low

income and fixed income adults and

seniors was held in Summerland earlier

this month. The clinic

organized by Henning Emergency Clin-

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ic of Kindness Society, an organization providing free dental treatment for adults who cannot afford to pay for treatment to relieve pain or infection or improve function of teeth. The clinic was held at Giant’s Head Dental on Kelly Avenue. A previous free dental clinic had been held there last June. Two days before the clinic, Dr. Devon Quinton was injured and required surgery on the day of the event. A Penticton dentist was brought in for half a day to assist

with the work. One of the patients rode her bicycle from Penticton to Summerland for the treatment. The one-day clinic treated a total of 17 patients. A total of 14 uncomplicated extractions, seven surgical extractions, one temporary filling, one completed filling and four units of root scaling were done. Greta Henning, founder of the society, said she appreciated the use of the facility and the efforts from staff volunteers during the day.

CounCil report The regular meeting of municipal council was held on Nov. 25 in council chambers. The mayor and all council members were present.

Zoning amendment read

Council gave second and third readings to a bylaw to amend a portion of 9348 Alder St. from RSD2-Residential Large Lot to RSD1Residential Medium Lot. The bylaw reading had been the subject of a public hearing earlier in the evening.

Fence support

Fees waived

Charlie Cohoe, centre, of Stutters DKI, donated $2,000 to the Summerland Asset Development Initiative for a fence at the youth centre on Prairie Valley Road. Receiving the cheque is Alyson Lindsay, administrative coordinator at the youth centre. At left is Anke Smit, chair of the organization. Beside Cohoe are Coun. Martin an Alphen, board member Val Wright and activities coordinator Eric Scramstad. The cost of the fence was split between the municipality and Stutters DKI.

ow into its 43rd year. Operation Santa Claus is directing its focus to support residents of Summerland. Your thoughtful and heartfelt support is once again appreciated.

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Council waived the fees for the Arena Banquet Room for a special fundraising event. The event is the Summerland Firefighters’ 911 Friends Charity Dinner for 2013.

In the next weeks we hope you will take a minute to bring in a small gift or gifts for a child, teenager, adult or senior and bring it to the Review’s office. Some suggestions are puzzles, toys, touques, mittens, scarves, games, books, socks, quilts, shampoos, toiletries and stocking stuffers. The Summerland Review, in cooperation with McBain Insurance and with the kind support of the Summerland Food Bank will be distributing the gifts to local summerland families. Please drop off your

UN-WRAPPED GIFTS to the Summerland Review by Friday December 6th, 2013.

Thanks So Much!

A Christmas Spirit Promotion of

Summerland FOOD BANK

JOIN IN THE SPIRIT!

Please help Summerland put a smile on the faces of the youngsters and elders this season Phone Keith Quesnelle

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Transit fares set Summerland transit riders who buy a transit pass or sheets of ride tickets will save money when bus fares take effect in January. The municipality will charge $2 for a one-way bus ride within Summerland and $4 for a one-way trip to Penticton when fares take effect. For those who buy tickets in advance, the fare drops slightly. A sheet of 10 tickets for rides within Summerland will cost $18 while a sheet of 10 tickets for trips to and from Penticton will cost $36. A monthly transit pass will cost $50. The transit service began operating on Oct. 28. It provides service five days a week to and from Penticton. For the remainder of this year, there is no cost to ride the bus. Beginning in the new year, fares will be introduced. The proposed fare structure is based on guidelines from B.C. Transit. The guidelines recommend one cash fare for all riders, with no senior or student discount. Tickets are priced at 10 for the price of nine to encourage ticket purchases rath-

er than paying cash. The cost of a monthly pass is suggested at 20 to 30 times the price of a cash fare. Because Summerland and Penticton run separate transit systems, a recommendation has also been made that Penticton accepts Summerland transfers and that Summerland accepts Penticton transfers. This was suggested to benefit transit users, but it must first receive approval from the Penticton city council. “I’m really hopeful Penticton will come on board,” said Mayor Janice Perrino. “This is very much a shared service.” The fares also mean changes are needed to the Handy Dart service fares. The cash price of a ride on the Handy Dart system is the same as the cost for a ride on the scheduled bus service. However, there are some differences in the costs. Handy Dart users have not received a discount when buying 10 tickets at a time, but the cost of a monthly transit pass was cheaper than the cost of a pass for the scheduled transit service.

Help Light The

Tree of Dreams The Eighth Annual Tree of Dreams campaign is underway. Honour yourself or someone close to you by purchasing a bulb or a strand and help light the Tree of Dreams. The focus of this year’s campaign is to provide Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH) with Digital X-Ray equipment. Three X-Ray rooms along with the portable machine used for the Emergency Department have outdated X-Ray cassette equipment that must be changed into state of the art X-Ray Digital Radiography. The goal is bold but these urgently needed pieces for PRH are critical. To complete the campaign we must raise $500,000.

I have some brown spots on my teeth. I brush all the time but it doesn’t get any better, what can I do to get rid of them? Judy

If the brown spots are on the top of the teeth, this is because your enamel has been worn away. If it is a small wear area it is often best to fill it in to prevent further erosion and loss of more tooth.

Model railway

Dave Burtch, left, of Keller’s Cellar and Dave Simpson show a model train which is in the window of Keller’s Cellar. Simpson supplied the train for the display.

Summerland Montessori School

Santas Workshop & Christmas Tea Saturday, November 30th, 2013 9:30 am to 1:30 pm 10317 Prairie Valley Road Christmas Bake Sale & Tea Room

If the brown spots are near the gum, it may be some root showing. Root exposure (recession) may result in sensitivity or a cavity on the root. It is always best to have root surfaces covered with gum and recession can sometimes be covered with a tissue graft. Other times we can do fillings or a crown depending on the needs of the tooth. We’re here to help in any way we can. Feel free to call, stop by, or send us an e-mail message. We are always accepting new patients and I’d be happy to answer your question in the next article (anonymously if desired). Have a great week!

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Brown spots can be caused by a number of things. If the brown spots are covering the whole tooth it may be staining from tea, coffee, or nicotine. This can be polished off by your dental hygienist. In between visits you can use a whitening toothpaste that may help to keep the stain off longer. But use caution since these type of toothpastes have a lot of abrasives and will cause damage to root surfaces over time.

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The Summerland Community Christmas Carol Festival Sunday, December 1, 2013 6:00 pm at the

Summerland middle School Gymnasium Everyone is welcome! Please be our guest for this evening of Christmas Carol singing, inspiring narration and a special musical presentation from the Summerland Community Choir. Sponsored by the Summerland Ministerial Association: The members of the ministerial association would like to extend a warm Christmas greeting to all. It is our hope that Jesus Christ remains your reason for this holiday season. May God richly bless each one of you. Donations to Summerland Food Bank greatly appreciated and an offering will be received.

Arts funding

Julie Sardinha presents a cheque for $431 to the Summerland Community Arts Council. The money was contributed by the Apple Valley Cruisers in memory of Joe Sardinha, a member of the car club and a talented artist. At left is David Finnis, president of the Summerland Arts Council and at right is Garry Janzen, president of the car club.

Joe Sardinha was known across the country as a farmer and a great leader and enthusiastic spokesman for the agricultural industry. Not many people knew that Joe was also an artist. “The people who grew up with Joe, went to school with him, his teachers and his family, they knew another side of him before he became a farmer. He loved to do his art,” said Julie Sardinha, his wife of 32 years. Joe’s artwork consists mostly of pencil and felt pen sketches done between the years of 1979 and 1981. His sketches are very detailed and include drawings of people such as Pierre Trudeau and Sir John A. MacDonald. He drew buildings, trucks and equip-

NOTICE of PLEBISCITE On A Plan to Establish an Apple Industry Development Council for British Columbia Apple Producers A plan is proposed to establish an industry council under the BC Farming and Fishing Industries Development Act. The proposed name of the council is the Apple Research and Promotion Agency (ARPA). ARPA will have the authority to collect levies and fulfill the objectives that are outlined in the published plan. The Council will secure a larger funding base, from government matching funds and potentially from a levy on imported apples (a proposal is currently being developed by a national committee of apple producers). ARPA will promote apple consumption, as well as horticultural and packing research. The Council will represent all apple producers regardless of how their apples are packed or sold. Growers with over 2 acres of apples are eligible to vote. A registry will be maintained by an independent registrar / returning officer. All contact information for growers will be held confidentially by the registrar / returning officer. Registered growers who do not vote at initial public sessions on November 27 and 28, 2013 will receive a voting package in the mail. For growers who are qualified, there are three ways to vote: 1. Vote in person now (this week). A presentation and an opportunity to vote will be: In the South Okanagan 7:00 – 7:30 pm Wed, Nov. 27, 2013 Oliver Rec. Centre Oliver, BC

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In the North Okanagan 7:00 – 7:30 pm Thurs, November 28, 2013 Aspen Grove Golf Course Lake Country, BC

2. Vote by mail. To receive a voting package by mail, contact the independent registrar / returning officer at Registrar PO Box 29044 Kelowna, BC V1W 4A7 When contacting the returning officer, provide your name, address, and statement that you grow over 2 acres of apples. Ballots must be mailed no later than February 15, 2014.

m e n t , s c e n e r y, insects, still life, and even pictures of what he saw w h e n Joe looking t h r o u g h Sardinha a microscope. Julie explained how Joe’s orchard had become a work of art for him. “He knew every tree and every cut and there was always a reason for it,” she said. She expressed appreciation that both her children had inherited their father’s artistic ability, saying, “I never bought a colouring book for our kids. When they were young they would go to their dad and ask him to draw a picture of a circus or a farm, or whatever they wanted. He would draw it and they would colour it,” she said. “Most of these pictures are now down in my crawl space.” Also included among Joe’s artwork are numerous drawings of cars. One of the first things Julie found out about Joe, the night they met, was that he wanted to own a Mustang.

She explained how Joe was raised to not spend money frivolously and how every penny they made over the years went into the orchard or towards their kids’ education. Finally, with her urging, he bought a Mustang GT Convertible. “He got his car in 2009. He had four and a half years with it. I wish it had been longer. When I look at that car I think to myself, that was Joe finally understanding that he was worth it,” she said. Joe belonged to the Apple Valley Cruiser Car Club. He had planned to donate a bin of apples for their car show held this past September, in order to raise money for charity. Joe passed away before the event. Julie made sure the bin of apples was still given, and decided to donate the money raised from the sale of the apples to the Summerland Art Gallery in order to honour Joe’s love of art. “Joe was Joe — just Joe — that’s all he needed to be known as. He never did much with his art, but it was a huge part of who he was,” she said.

Summerland Singers & Players present

A Dramatic Reading of Charles Dickens’

A Christmas Carol Carols sung by a choir 7pm, Friday, Dec. 6th at the Summerland United Church

Tickets: Adults $15, Proceeds to the Community Support Centre Children $5 Buy At: • The Sweet Tooth, • Indulgence s •Good Omen s Café & • The Drago ns Den

3. Vote in person later. There will be a final opportunity to vote in person 10 am – noon, at a voting table set up on February 15, 2014, at the BCFGA Annual Convention, held at the Delta Grand Hotel, Kelowna. Further information on the proposal and voting procedure is available on-line at www.bcapplecouncil.org, or by calling the sponsor of the plan, the BC Fruit Growers’ Association at 250-762-5226, ext. 23.

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Festival of Lights Join IGA and the Summerland Food Bank at the 26th Annual Festival of Lights with a fundraising BBQ, with all proceeds going to the Summerland Community Food Bank. Come downtown this year and have fun at the Kids Zone, proudly sponsored by Summerland IGA.

From left to right: Holly Findlay, Amanda Roberts, Katie Delorme and IGA store owner Colin Powell.

7519 Prairie Valley Rd., Located in Summerfair Plaza

250-494-4376 Serving the Community of Summerland for Over 37 Years!

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GRAND PRIZE $750 Shopping spree to be spent with the local participating merchants. A deluxe one night stay at the Summerland Waterfront Resort, a $100.00 Gift Certificate to Nesters Market, a $100.00 Gift Certificate to Summerland IGA and a $100.00 Gift Certificate to Zias Stonehouse.

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Whether you place a classified or display ad, renew or buy a new subscription you have a chance to win a $30.00 Gift Certificate or the main prize of $750.00 for the Shop Summerland Promotion.

Annual Toys & Toonies for Tots & Teens. Breakfast by donation. 8am-11am

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9515 Main St. Tel 250-494-7088

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3rd annual Season of Giving!

Happy Holidays From the Crew @ Yaki’s!

Customer Appreciation Day! Saturday Nov. 30th

(250) 494-9266 13225 Victoria Rd. N. Summerland, BC

Super Sale Deals on all Christmas Items

Join us Saturday, November 30th

13604 Victoria Rd.

15% off any regular priced orders

Visit Us At Light-Up for

invites all our customers to come in to enter our draw to win a Shop Summerland $ 30.00 Gift Certificate.

7:30am - 9:00pm

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LIGHT UP SPECIALS FROM

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Eggnog Latte ................................................ $3.25 Hot Chocolate ............................................... $2.45 Pulled Pork or Philly Melt ......................... $8.95 ea

250.494.8203 Winter Hours

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CHRISTMAS 15” SOLAR PATHMARKER

Save

50%

White LED with snowflake design. Green or red. Reg. 5.99

$ 97 each

Great Gift Ideas for him or her this Season! Mon. - Sat. 9-5:30 PM ~ Sun. 10 - 4 PM

14015 Rosedale Avenue Call for Reservations 250-494-1105

250-494-HOME (4663) Main Street Summerland

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Santa buckS at

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Locally owned and operated!

Just Delicious

Japanese Bistro

and Japanese grocery store

www.justdeliciousbistro.com menu on website

Super Spend your Points Event!

Sat., Nov. 30 and Sun., Dec. 1 ONLY Fragrance Sampler & Certificate. Exclusive to Shoppers 10108 Jubilee Road 250-494-3155

Open Mon. - Fri.: 8:30 am - 9 pm, Sat: 9 am - 6 pm & Sun: 10 am - 6 pm

Contest closes December 14, 2013

ORINI T N S SA

Beyond Wrapture Day Spa

The

you earn ONE Santa Buck

to be redeemed towards your food bill (excluding Tobacco products)

in the store the week of December 15th - 24th, 2013

Dr. Grant Goods Dr. Kimberley Goods

for the Summerland Fire Department’s

Whether you place a classified or display ad, renew or buy a new subscription you have a chance to win a $30.00 Gift Certificate or the main prize of $750.00 for the Shop Summerland Promotion.

Annual Toys & Toonies for Tots & Teens. Breakfast by donation. 8am-11am

12811 Lakeshore Drive South, Summerland, B.C. www.beyondwrapture.com 1.866.548.8899 or 250.448.8899

13229 HENRY AVE. • 250-494-7811

9515 Main St. Tel 250-494-7088

www.pharmasavesummerland.com

3rd annual Season of Giving!

Happy Holidays From the Crew @ Yaki’s!

Customer Appreciation Day! Saturday Nov. 30th

(250) 494-9266 13225 Victoria Rd. N. Summerland, BC

Super Sale Deals on all Christmas Items

Join us Saturday, November 30th

13604 Victoria Rd.

15% off any regular priced orders

Visit Us At Light-Up for

invites all our customers to come in to enter our draw to win a Shop Summerland $ 30.00 Gift Certificate.

7:30am - 9:00pm

Protect your eyes from the sun and snow with fashion sunglasses from Summerland Optometry

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at the Summerland Waterfront Resort

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(excluding Tobacco products)

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GRAND PRIZE $750 Shopping spree

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For every $25 spent

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250-494-3063

& support for the food bank and Toys & Toonies. All info online @

www.yakispizza.com

Wagon Wheel Bistro Join us for Light Up!

LIGHT UP SPECIALS FROM

PM TO

PM ONLY

Eggnog Latte ................................................ $3.25 Hot Chocolate ............................................... $2.45 Pulled Pork or Philly Melt ......................... $8.95 ea

250.494.8203 Winter Hours

Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm

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Champagne Republic will perform at the Festival of Lights at 7:15 p.m. Throughout the evening, many bands, choirs and individual performers will entertain crowds.

Come join us as we

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proud sponsor of the fireworks display!

Kids! come to Santa’s Workshop

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Linnea Good and David Jonsson will hold a recording session at Summerland United Church on Friday evening. The session will allow children and adults to record their favourite Christmas songs onto a compact disc. Good and Jonsson will supply the accompaniment tracks. Vocal accompaniment can be included or removed from the final recording. This is the first year musical recording has been included in the Festival of Lights events. With Good and Jonsson are their children Isaac and Nicole.

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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. Be.Free, a 12-step Christ-centred recovery program that is not addiction specific, meets every Thursday at Summerland Alliance Church at 7 p.m. For more information contact the SAC office at 250-494-9975 and ask to speak to Pastor Rick. 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. Lyme Disease support group meets on the second Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. at the A&W in Summerland. Everyone welcome. 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. 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 250-4947262 or Annie Smirmaul at 250-494-2286. 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 250-493-

6564. 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. 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 Marlene Vancha at 250494-9565.

Friday

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. Faith Rebekah Lodge Annual Chili Night at the Festival of Lights, Friday, Nov. 29 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the IOOF Hall, 9536 Main St. Gifts, crafts and baking will also be available. Summerland Pleasure Painters will hold a show and sale during the Festival of Lights on Nov. 29 and 30 at 10122 Main St. Hours will be Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come and browse for a unique Christmas gift or win a picture from a local artist. Summerland United Church invites all to come to the church on Light-up Night, Friday, Nov. 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy a warm place to have soup and a bun. Special for the younger ones macaroni and cheese. There will also be a children’ s program in the church sanctuary. Take home some very special Christmas baking and for the family pet special dog biscuits. Enjoy Summerland’s Carnival.

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. 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.

Saturday

Christmas Bazaar at Holy Child Church on Rosedale Avenue. Crafts and gifts, baking, floral displays, soups and much more. Saturday, Nov. 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Come join the Summerland Fire Department and Santorini’s Restaurant for the 26th Annual Toys and Toonies for Tots and Teens breakfast Saturday, Nov. 30 from 8 to 11 a.m. Pancakes, sausage and scrambled eggs, coffee and juice by donation or gladly accepting Canadian Tire money.

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. 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. 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 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 Baptist Church, Fireside Room. For more information contact Hans at 250-494-7127. The South Okanagan Orchid Society meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Shatford Centre in Penticton. The group meets September to June. For more information, contact Joan at 250-494-4293. The Summerland Crokinole Club meets Monday nights at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Summerland senior centre. Contact Darlene at 250-4949310.

Tuesday

Bridge games at St. Stephen’s Church Hall on Tuesdays beginning at 1 p.m. New players are always welcome. Refreshments served. Call 250-494-6116 or 250-494-5363. Summerland Caregiver Group meets on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the Summerland Health Centre. Call Julie Steele at 250-4048072 for further information. Penticton Concert Band practices Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. New members welcome. Intermediate to advanced players. Call Gerald at 250-8092087. Penticton and District Search and Rescue is looking to fill some volunteer positions. There will be a recruitment open house on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. at the SAR building, 251 Dawson Ave., Penticton. For more information, please visit www.pensar.com. 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 Marilyn Topham at 250-4946434 or Joan Lansdell at 778-476-0596. 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. 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 Julie at 250-404-8072.

s Summerland Kiwanis Club meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Kiwanis Lodge on Quinpool at 6 p.m. New members are welcome. Contact Tom Jacques at 250-494-4339. 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. The Mental Wellness Centre, Summerland Branch, will be open the first, third and fourth Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon at the Summerland United Church. Inquiries 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.

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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 the Air Cadet office at 250494-7988. Summerland Art Club meets every Wednesday, September to June, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lower level of the Summerland Library on Wharton Street. Painters of all levels are welcome. Workshops available. For information call Mary at 250-494-5851. 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. Shaun at 250-494-1513.

Upcoming

Community Candlelight Memorial Service Thursday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at Summerland Chapel, 13205 Rosedale Ave. Sponsored by Pro-

Baking, unique gift items, jewellery, candy, raffles and more. Summerland Bakers is a new, fun baking club where it doesn’t matter if it didn’t turn out perfectly; we’ll eat it anyway! We meet monthly to share our creations, eat, laugh and take home heaps of leftovers. Email Sophia at pleasebringcake@ gmail.com for more information or join Summerland Bakers on Facebook. Used book sale Saturday Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Summerland Library Great selection of books for the whole family. Wine Walk and Shop Friday, Dec. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. Summerland’s Bottleneck Drive wineries will conduct tastings at downtown retail outlets.

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Albas’s expenses from the past year As mentioned in a recent MP report, as a result of the positive feedback I received from last year`s accountability report this will now become an annual report that I will submit to the citizens of OkanaganCoquihalla. I will also follow the format used last year including information from the period of April 1, 2012 up to March 31, 2013 in accordance with the Board of Internal Economy reporting periods. While some of this information is publicly available, it can be difficult to find and often exists at several different locations online or not at all. As stated last year, I believe it is important for citizens to have an annual summary on the activities of elected officials in public office including the related costs. Office expenses and travel are typically the most scrutinized areas of spending for elected officials at any level of government. For Members of Parliament from British Columbia, our

travel expenses are higher than those of MP’s from other areas in Canada as a result of the fact that we fly the farthest distances between B.C. and Ottawa. My personal travel expense during this time frame was just under $55,000 – in my case this works out to roughly 420 hours in an airplane and I would estimate over 95 per cent was regular coach class – I didn’t fly first class before being elected as an MP and I continue to make every effort to fly economy class where possible as an MP. Total spending for my offices here in OkanaganCoquihalla and in Ottawa including all staff, leases, advertising and the above mentioned travel was $394,289. This amount is within the top 10 lowest expenses for a BC based MP. Currently the average total spending of an MP in British Columbia is roughly $ 445,000. Closer to home NDP MP Alex Atamanenko from B.C. Southern Interior has posted spend-

ing of 493,616 as a comparison. The highest spending B.C.-based in MP is Liberal Hedy Fry at $516,429. Sponsored travel falls into a different category as Members of Parliament are invited from time to time to travel to other destinations both within and outside of Canada for a variety of different reasons. These invitations often include airfare and accommodations being paid for by the Host and not taxpayers. When Members of Parliament accept these special trips they are required to disclose and report such travel to the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner. I can confirm that while I did receive invitations of this nature I did not accept any complimentary trips or travel nor have I since being elected. One other category of spending is spousal travel. The Board of Internal Economy allows for MPs to fly a spouse between Ottawa and a member’s home

riding. Post Media is credited with doing an analysis on these benefits and in turn also reported on them with a list ranking all MPs. The highest spending MP for spousal travel was now former Toronto-Centre Liberal MP Bob Rae at just under $57,000. My ranking on this list was 198 with spending of $900.45. In terms of meetings and other community events (not including my regular

duties in the House of Commons) this past year I attended or participated in over 400 — a similar number to the previous year. This does not include unscheduled events or daily phones calls that also occur throughout the year. Some good news to pass on is that the Board of Internal Economy has been implementing new or revised rules that in my view will help

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Curling club holds senior men’s bonspiel The Summerland curling club held their senior men’s bonspiel this past week Nov. 18 to 20 with 20 team participating. There were five teams from Penticton, seven from Kelowna, six from Summerland, one from Oliver and one multi-town team. The Thursday morning ladies made lunches for the players. Cliff and Gord White prepared the ice. Dave Gartrell donated apples for the curlers. Winning team for the Red division was George Hagel

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The Summerland Jets Atom team just returned home from attending the Vernon Minor Hockey Tournament where they faced formidable teams throughout the weekend. They ended the tournament with two wins, one tie, one loss and a lot of smiles. Pictured are safety Brian Berekoff, Atticus Young, Leigh Herman, Athan Smith, Kai Reed, coach Glen Herman, Andrew Mitchell, Anthony Brunner, Zachary Boerboom, coach Jamie Low, Amy Berekoff, Craig Preston, Dylan Low, Morgan Gove, Tyler Algar, Finn Alexander, Lazar Michaud and coach Hugh Mitchell.

Scoreboard Curling Summerland Curling Club Results: Nov. 18 to 22 Monday evening men: Stan Green defeated Rick Drewnisz, Dale Abrey defeated Gary Raymond, Brian Hodgson defeated Mike Lemke, Steve Clement defeated Ken Rae. Tuesday morning mixed: Cancelled due to senior men’s bonspiel. Tuesday evening ladies: Harlene Knorr defeated Bev Skinner, Diana Leitch defeated Lil Blashko, Betty Raymond defeated Gail Ostaficiuk, Wendi Archer defeated Judy Beck. Wednesday evening men: Rick Drewnisz defeated Dave Tether, Ken Rae defeated Gary Wingerak, Gary Raymond defeated Louie Costa, Glen Brennan defeated Bob Walker. Wednesday late evening: Dave Gartrell defeated Eric Cooper. Thursday morning ladies: Ev Gillespie defeated Betty Raymond, Virginia Cundliffe tied Diana Leitch, Bev Skinner defeated RoseMarie Fenrich. Thursday even-

ing open: Clem Beaulac defeated John Egyed, Ken Rae defeated Dale Abrey, Gary Raymond defeated Doug Patan, Glen Brennan defeated Eric Johnson. Thursday late evening: Jared St. John defeated Russ Lemke. Friday evening mixed: Gavin Griffiths defeated Allen Tower, Dave Hood tied Tracy Waddington, Patty Eldridge tied Ian Rogers, Blair Stuckey defeated Dan Laktin. Friday late evening mixed: Bob Wareham defeated Val Utigard, Louie Costa defeated Sue Woods, Bonnie Young defeated Steve Favel. Summerland men’s open bonspiel is this weekend Nov. 29 to Dec. 1. Come cheer on our Summerland teams. Tip of the week: To speed up the game, after the end is over, the first thrower should be ready in the hack. Let the other team members organize the stones. Also during the end, when it is your turn to throw your stone be ready in the hack, right after your opponent has thrown theirs.

Steam win on weekend The Summerland Steam earned a decisive 5-1 win at home over the Princeton Posse in Junior B hockey action on Saturday evening. The sole goal in the first period was from Summerland’s Paulsen Lautard at 3:30. Daylan Robertson had the assist. In the second period, Princeton responded to tie the game. In the third period, Summerland earned four goals. At 17:21, Gordon Walters scored with the assist

by Nelson Hurry. Then at 14:10, Reid Brown scored with the assist by Dylan Burton. Brown then added a short-handed goal at 1:28, unassisted. The final goal for Summerland came at 1:00 by Kienan Scott, unassisted. The Steam have 12 wins, 11 losses, one tie and one overtime loss for third spot among the five teams in the Okanagan/Shuswap Conference: Okanagan Division in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League.

The Summerland Bantam House hockey team had a strong start to their game Saturday afternoon as they met the Kelowna Hawks. Sean Wilson scored unassisted quickly followed by a goal from Kade Kozak assisted by Dawson Handfield. The early lead was lost by the end of the first period and Summerland was

down by one goal. Will Gray tied it up in the second period assisted by Kade Kozak. Both teams fought hard but Kelowna nosed ahead half way through the third. Summerland rallied with a goal by Brett Wilson assisted by Kade Kozak and Alexandros Tsoycalas. The final score was tied at 4-4.

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from Oliver, second place Warren Parker from Summerland and third place Dale Abrey with a mix up team from Osoyoos, Penticton and Oliver. The Larry Kowal team got first place in the Green division, Vic Campbell from Kelowna took second and also from Kelowna Stan Wilson won third. The blue division was won by Barry Lemay from Kelowna, second place Bob Ezart from Summerland and third was Len Swift from Penticton.

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We are sad to announce the death of our father Clarence Lightfoot who passed away on November 12th, 2013 at the Dr. Andrew Pavillion in Summerland, B.C. at the age of eighty. Clarence was born July 28th, 1933 in Toronto, Ontario to Margaret (nee Morgan) and William Lightfoot. His wife Ethel (Tillie), parents, and siblings Bill, Allan, Norman and Beatrice predeceased him. Clarence joined the military at a young age and made it a 25 year career. He was proud to be a veteran of the Korean War. After his final military posting in Shilo, Manitoba, he went on to security management at Simplot in Brandon, Manitoba. Retirement brought him and his wife Ethel (Tillie) to Summerland, which they both grew to love for its natural beauty and warm summers. Clarence liked to keep up with the news and events around him and enjoyed long scenic drives and trips to the States with our Mom. He maintained his sense of humor and optimism even when faced with his challenging health issues. Clarence leaves behind his daughter April Reese(Ed) in Calgary and his son Jim Lightfoot (Cathy) and granddaughter Genevieve in Saltspring. Clarence chose cremation and his urn will be placed at the Columbarium at Brandon Cemetery where he will join his beloved wife Ethel (Tillie). Family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.

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Passed away peacefully with family at her side in Summerland, BC at the age of 92 years. She will be remembered and sadly missed by her daughter Rona (Irving) Taylor of Summerland, BC, son Glen (Shirley) Taylor of North Vancouver, BC, seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren, brother Ralph (Jeannette) Sutherland of Ottawa, ON. Jean was predeceased by her husband Cleland, and brother Harry. She loved life and family and had many experiences in travel and RVing which was something she truly loved to do with Cleland. Her favorite hobby was oil painting. She worked in North Vancouver in home support with the V.O.N, worked at Woodwards and drove school bus. She was always compassionate, thoughtful and helpful to those who needed it. Jean was born in Klesken Hill, (Grand Prairie) Alberta, and raised in the Dawson Creek area, married in Proctor BC., lived in Nelson, North Vancouver, Ashcroft, Abbotsford and Summerland. A heartfelt thank you to the staff at Summerland Seniors Village, especially C/D2 for the wonderful care Mom received. No formal service by her request, but those desiring, donations can be made in memory of Jean Frances Taylor to the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation at 550 Carmi Avenue, Penticton, B.C. V2A 3G6. Interment will be held on November 29th, 2013 at 12:30 PM at the Boal Memorial Gardens, Crystal Lake 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, B.C. Condolences may be directed to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com

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Eighth annual Tree of Dreams Campaign begins The Penticton Regional Hospital has asked the South Okanagan Simikameen Medical Foundation to strive to reach the goal of the Image is Everything campaign through the eight annual Tree of Dreams. The goal was to raise $1.5

million to change the three X-ray rooms along with a portable machine used for the emergency and intensive care unit departments from outdated X-ray cassette equipment into state of the art X-ray Digital Radiography. To date the foundation has

raised just over $1 million. The balance of $410,000 is needed to achieve the goal and have the equipment in the hospital by the summer of 2014. More than 40,000 patients from all over the region had X-rays last year, a four per cent

increase from a year previously. The Image is Everything campaign focuses on providing increased image quality, reduced radiation and allows for faster, more efficient diagnosis of diseases and injuries. Foundation organizers hope the community will join us in

this campaign for the purchase of digital X-ray equipment. For more information and to make donations, contact the SOS Medical Foundation office at 250-492-9027 or by mail to 550, Carmi Ave., Penticton, B.C. V2A 3G6 or visit sosmedicalfoundation.com.

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Summerland’s Blossom Pageant candidates and reigning royalty prepare for their appearance at the Festival of Lights on Friday evening. For this year’s candidates, the Festival of Lights is their first public event of the pageant process.

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Celebrating the music of the season This Friday we celebrate the 26th Festival of Lights and as a result the festive season has “officially” begun. Thus it’s time for some great Christmas music. And I don’t mean the canned Christmas carols we’ve been hearing ad nauseum in various stories since Halloween, but rather first class choral renditions of wonderful Christmas music. First up is the annual Carol Fest featuring many traditional Christmas carols. This year’s carol fest, presented by the Summerland Ministerial Association,

will be this coming Sunday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. at Summerland Middle School. The Summerland Community Choir is comprised of 75 members, from five Summerland churches and the Summerland community, from youth to seniors. Next up are the Penticton Tune Agers who perform at Summerland United Church on Dec. 8. They are followed by Musaic Vocal Ensemble who are presenting “The Moon of Wintertime” on Saturday, Dec. 14 at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church. This year’s

program will include a number of audience participation singalongs and many old favourites by the choir. They are followed by a special fundraising performance of the Penticton Concert Band with “The Senses Converge” on December 10 at the Shatford Centre. The following week the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra present Handel’s Messiah at the Cleland Theatre in Penticton. Handel’s Messiah is renowned as one of the greatest and most popular works of all time. A wonderful quar-

tet of soloists and the OSO Chorus join the OSO to fill the stage with music. By turns contemplative and glorious, this is a well loved tradition guaranteed to put you in the Christmas spirit. In addition to great music the Summerland Singers and Players are presenting a dramatic reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Friday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary of the Summerland United Church. We are blessed with two more plays being performed in our area. The Peach-

land Players present The Wind in the Willows at 4th Street Place, Peachland on Nov. 27, 28 29 and 30 and Dec. 1. At the Cannery Stage in Penticton

A special dramatic reading of a wellloved holiday story will raise money for the Summerland Community Support Centre. The dramatic reading of A Christmas Carol on Friday, Dec. 6 will feature read-

ings from an abridged version of the Charles Dickens novel as well as carols sung by a choir. It is presented by Summerland Singers and Players. Bob Read of Summerland Singers and Players said five

readers will each read sections of the story. The readers are James Fofonoff, Bryan Laver, David Sparks, Martin Van Alphen and BettyAnn Xenis.

The choir of around 35 voices will be directed by Chris Barron. The entire performance is around an hour and a half. Mulled apple juice,

Christmas cake and shortbreads will be served afterward. Tickets are available in Summerland at the Sweet Tooth, Indulgences and Good Omens Cafe.

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Many Hats present Jessie’s Landing. This play by award-winning New Brunswick playwright John Spurway, runs until Dec. 7. It may be cold and the sky may be grey, but with bright lights and talented actors and singers there is much to brighten our winter days. 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 artspalette@summerlandarts.com or call

250-404-3225. The SCAC online Event Calendar is on the News page of summerlandarts.com Additional information can be found at facebook.com/SummerlandArts. Keep up with current news by following @artspalette The Arts Palette is written by David Finnis, Publicity Chair and President of the Summerland Community Arts Council, P.O. Box 1217, 9533 Main Street, Summerland, B.C. V0H 1Z0.

Christmas Craft Fair Come tour Summerland Seniors Village and enjoy the finest of crafts and festivities during the Annual Christmas Craft Fair & Open House Thursday, December 5th, 2 – 4 pm 12803 Atkinson Road, Summerland Free Admission. Everyone Welcome! Enjoy complimentary beverages and goodies. Visit booths selling Christmas crafts, jewelry, ornaments, decorations, home made baking and more. Tour the suites with Sharon and ask about the 6 month rent reduction special offered to the end of December.

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