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Meal service
Each week, volunteers deliver meals to clients in Summerland through the Meals on Wheels program.
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The provincial Agricultural Land Commission must give its approval before Summerland’s Urban Growth Plan can be adopted.
Public projects
Summerland has completed several large-scale public projects in the past 15 years, but none are in the works for this year.
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Taking a survey
International swim meet
Members of the Orca Swim Club are raising money to attend an international meet in late June.
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Municipal staff reductions expected to save nearly $500,000 in coming year
Plan approval
A survey will gather information about the shopping patterns and plans of people in the region.
Six jobs gone PA G E S
A downed power line
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Municipal crews were on hand to repair a downed power line on Peach Orchard Road on Monday around noon. A tree which toppled during heavy winds was responsible for the downed power line.
Petition launched to stop land plan by John Arendt
A petition is circulating with a request that 87 hectares near the core of the community remain in the Agricultural Land Reserve. The petition was launched online last week and within hours, more than 100 people had added their names to it. Summerland’s proposed Urban Growth Plan calls for
the removal of 87 hectares from the land reserve to accommodate future growth in the community. The petition states that it is important to protect agricultural land in the community and in the province. “The decisions we make now concerning our agricultural land are ones we are going to have to live with — once the land is gone, we
don’t get it back. The long term benefits of protecting farm land now are benefits that extend beyond our community into our region, province, and beyond. The notion of moving agri-businesses into Prairie Valley lands is great, but there is no reason to do it at the expense of highly productive land,” the petition states. See ORGANIZERS Page 2
In an attempt to balance its books, the municipality has trimmed its staff by six positions. The cuts were announced on Monday morning. Municipal administrator Tom Day said the community’s slow growth rate in recent years, low reserve funds and a lack of public infrastructure projects were factors in making the decision. Three vacant positions at the municipality will not be filled. The positions are those of deputy fire chief, director of works and utilities and director of parks and recreation. The deputy fire chief left the municipality in 2013 to take a role in West Kelowna. The director of parks and recreation retired at the end of 2013 and the director of works and utilities retires at the end of this month. In addition, an information technology position will be eliminated. Of positions within the Canadian Union of Public Employees agreement, a public works secretary position, an engineering technician and a water supply technician position will be eliminated. An electrical worker position will also be eliminated. A manager of recreation position will be created at the parks and recreation department. This position will answer directly to the municipal administrator. At the public works department, a parks maintenance position will report to the director of works and services. The two full-time firefighters at the Summerland Fire Department will be named assistant chiefs. The worker in the water supply technician role will work elsewhere in the municipality, filling an unrelated opening.. The municipality will also add new positions. A manager of financial services role will be created and a new GIS/data base technician position will be created. See CUTS Page 3
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Plan approval needed from land commission by John Arendt
Flute sounds
Anna McGuigan performs on the flute at the Play it Forward concert at Centre Stage Theatre on Saturday evening. Local musicians performed at the concert to raise money for humanitarian projects.
Summerland’s proposed Urban Growth Plan must receive the approval of the Agricultural Land Commission before it can be adopted. The plan is expected to come before municipal council next month and a public hearing on the plan is expected to take place on March 3. Since the plan includes the removal of 87 hectares from the Agricultural Land Reserve, the provincial land commission
must give its approval. The Agricultural Land Commission was established in the early 1970s in response to concerns about the loss of prime agricultural land to development. The province’s Land Commission Act was introduced in the spring of 1973. At the time it was created, around 4.7 million hectares, or five per cent of the province’s land, was included in the land reserve. While the boundaries have changed
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over the years, the amount of land in the land reserve throughout the province is roughly the same today. Brian Underhill, executive director of the land commission, said many factors are considered when the commission makes a ruling on agricultural land. The quality and agricultural capability of the land in question is considered, as is the impact of the decision on adjacent agricultural properties. The commission will also look at the reasons for the request. “We would want to look closely at what is the justification for making the request,”
Underhill said. Community input about the plan, whether in favour or opposed, will also be considered. “The commission certainly wishes to be aware of the views of residents in the community,” he said. All comments and petitions presented to council for the public hearing will be forwarded to the land commission. Underhill added that while municipal representatives have met with representatives of the land commission to discuss the proposed plan, the commission has not yet made a decision on the plan. “No determinations have been made at this point at all,”
he said. The land commission has a mandate to preserve agricultural land within the province. This mandate includes preserving lands which are not being farmed at present but which have the potential for future agricultural use. He added that there are many types of farm land in the province. Lands which may be unsuitable for one form of agriculture may work well for another agricultural purpose. Summerland’s entire land base is 7,442 hectares. Of this, 2,824 hectares is within the land reserve.
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petition presented to council is Erin Carlson, who created the taken seriously, even if council campaign, said the initial goal is does not act on the request in a to gather 1,300 names. This is the petition. same as the number of people ”It is always recorded as a who participated in the various document on file,” she said. public meetings, workshops and She added that those who sign surveys for the municipality’s a petition should be commended future growth strategy. for adding their voice to the disThe second goal is for 11,000 cussion on the growth plan. signatures, or the same as the “They have a belief in a direcentire population of Summerland. tion,” she said. “Good on them for The results will be presented at a public hearing on the “I still don’t think council will growth plan, tenta- listen to us but I hope the tively scheduled for Agricultural Land Commission will March 3. Carlson believes listen to us.” Erin Carlson this is enough time to gather many signatures online. In addition, vol- standing up for this.” unteers will canvas the communPetitions will force a council to ity so those who do not use the reconsider a proposed course of Internet can add their names to action, she said. the petition. At present, staff at the muniThose who add their names to cipal planning department are the online petition must include preparing a draft document of their name, email address and the land use plan. This plan will postal code. then go to the Advisory Planning Despite the support for the peti- Commission. Municipal council tion, Carlson questions whether is expected to give first reading the result will alter the growth to the plan at the Feb. 11 council plan. meeting. “I still don’t think council will Before the plan can be adopted, listen to us but I hope the Agricul- a public hearing must be held tural Land Commission will listen and the plan must then receive to us,” she said. approval from the land commisBefore the growth plan can be sion. adopted, it must receive approvThe petition can be found al from the provincial Agricul- online at http://you.leadnow. tural Land Commission, since it ca/petitions/save-summerlandinvolves the removal of land from s-agricultural-land-stop-thethe land reserve. swap?source=facebook-shareMayor Janice Perrino said any button&time=1389116371.
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The anticipated savings from the reductions are $487,000 this year and more than $500,000 in 2015. While cuts were made to affect service to the public as little as possible, Day said the changes will be noticed. “As we work through it there will be some hiccups,” he said. Prior to the cuts, there were 17 management and exempt municipal employees, 65 full-time employees, two temporary full-time employees and 10 part-time employees. On Feb. 1, the municipality will have 13 management and exempt
employees, 63 fulltime employees, two temporary full-time employees and 10 part-time employees. Members of council said the decision to eliminate the positions was necessary but difficult. Coun. Bruce Hallquist said the municipality had been affected by changes made in the mid-1990s in administration, the planning department and the 1996 Official Community Plan. The cuts made last week were “very, very tough decisions to make, but very necessary,” he added. “We had to make some substantive changes,” added Coun. Peter Waterman.
Coun. Martin Van Alphen said the changes are difficult because good people are affected by the cuts.
“Very tough decisions were made and had to be made.
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“We have to be ready for the future,” he said. “We’re doing the ground work today to ensure the future will look bright for Summerland.” “Very tough decisions were made and had to be made,” said Coun. Lloyd Christopherson. Coun. Orv Robson said the decision was the result of a long and unpleasant process.
No new projects planned for 2014 Summerland has spent millions of dollars in public projects in recent years, but no economic projects are planned for this year. Municipal administrator Tom Day said projects from 1998 to the present included the sewer system, the water treatment plant, the upgrade to Thirsk Dam, the construction of the RCMP building and improvements to Prairie Valley Road. The 1998 sewer treatment plant had a price tag of $32.5 million and the 2008
to 2009 water treatment plant cost $19.7 million. Upgrading Thirsk Dam cost $10.7 million. The work was done in 2007, 2011 and 2012. The RCMP detachment cost $4.7 million and the upgrades to Prairie Valley Road cost $4.0 million. In each case, grant funding helped to pay for the work. “We got some terrific grants,” said Mayor Janice Perrino. At this time, no grants are available and no projects are underway.
Day said more money is needed for future infrastructure projects in the community. In addition, he said money is needed to deal with emergencies in the future. In fall, a leak was discovered at Isintok Dam. The cost of repairing this leak was around $70,000. A lightning strike at the sewer treatment plant cost around $35,000 to repair and clean up. “We could run into difficulties quickly,” Day said.
POLICE rEPOrt Driver impaired
On Jan. 7 at 11:05 p.m. on Julia Street, police stopped a motorist who was showing signs of impairment. The driver of a Plymouth Voyager, a 45-year-old Summerland man, failed a roadside screening device and was given a 90-day driving prohibition. His vehicle was impounded for 30 days. He was also given a violation ticket for having open liquor in the vehicle.
Bottles taken
On Jan. 9, police were called after empty bottles were taken from a carport on Shaeffer Crescent. The theft occurred during the day. A green Ford car with Washington State license plate was seen at
Coun. Robert Hacking said the changes reflect a view to long-term planning, looking 10 to 20 years into the
the home at the time.
Vehicle rolls
On Jan. 10 at 9:16 a.m., police were called to a single vehicle accident on Gartrell Road at Happy Valley Road. The driver of a Ford Ranger lost control and slid off the road. The vehicle landed on its roof. The elderly driver and passenger received minor bumps and bruises. They were taken to hospital as a precautionary measure.
Driver ticketed
On Jan. 12 at 1:05 p.m., the driver of a van backed into a parked vehicle on Downton Avenue. A 36-year-old Summerland man was later located and given a ticket for failing to stop after a collision with an unattended vehicle. Damage was minor in this incident, police say.
future. Mayor Janice Perrino said the decision to cut positions was difficult for all members of council. “This is not the part of the job that we ever want to do,” she said. “There is nothing good about laying people off, but we have to do it for our budget process.” She said Summer-
land’s slow population growth has been a factor in the decision to trim staff. In 1996, the municipality had 10,584 people, according to the census figures. In 2011, following the most recent census, Summerland had a population of 11,280, an increase of 696 people in 15 years. In addition to the staff cuts, a property tax increase of two per cent is expected for this year. Water and garbage rates will remain unchanged, but electrical rates will increase by 3.3 per cent to reflect an increase by FortisBC. Sewer rates will increase by
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five per cent. For a single family home with an assessed value of $350,000, the tax increase is $20.27. Increases in the elec-
trical rates will add $48.84 a year and the sewer increase will add $82.35 a year. The budget must be adopted by May 15.
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Mercy Tech Mission and the SBC youth would like to express sincere gratitude to all the businesses who generously donated to the “Play It Forward” Benefit concert and silent auction. It was a great success.
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A plan for growth At first glance, approving the municipality’s Urban Growth Plan appears simple. The plan would see the bulk of Summerland’s population concentrated in an area near the core of the community instead of continuing a patchwork of rural and urban land uses. The difficulty is in removing 87 hectares from the Agricultural Land Reserve for future development. Proponents of the plan say the densification of the core would benefit all. Opponents say prime agricultural land is needed if Summerland is to be able to continue producing food. A petition has been started requesting that municipal council keep this land within the Agricultural Land Reserve. The concerns about protecting farm land are legitimate and issues about future food production need to be discussed. This petition deserves thoughtful consideration and discussion. At the same time, the land in question represents less than 1.2 per cent of Summerland’s total area. It is less than 3.1 per cent of Summerland’s ALR lands. Will any decision on this amount of land have a noticeable impact on the future of farming in Summerland? In the end, the decision on the Urban Growth Plan involves the province’s Agricultural Land Commission as well as Summerland’s municipal council. Under provincial legislation, Summerland must have a plan to accommodate future growth. The Agricultural Land Commission has a mandate to preserve agricultural land within the province, even if that land is not being farmed at present. To come up with a workable solution, compromises are required. A plan which benefits one group of land users at the expense of all others is not a good plan. The needs of all must be considered.
A concert on Saturday evening helped raise money for humanitarian efforts. Funds raised at the Play it Forward concert will assist Mercy Tech Mission in its trades training work in Africa and the Summerland Baptist Church youth in a project in Mexico. Those performing are accomplished musicians. The fact that they were willing to donate their time and musical talents to this cause is admirable.
Harper rapped for wrong reasons VICTORIA – Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s latest visit to B.C. was portrayed as these things are today: besieged by protesters, hiding from an evervigilant media, cynically campaigning for the 2015 federal election. TV couldn’t get enough of the two “environmental activists” who dressed as waiters to slip onstage Tom Fletcher at a business breakfast in Vancouver. They’re not environmentalists, just all-purpose protesters using the flavour of the month. They are associated with a group calling itself “No One Is Illegal,” a collection of anarchist kooks that wants to do away with national borders, and of course capitalism. As their now-famous sign said, they want “climate justice now.” Organizer Brigette DePape explained to a co-operative CBC TV host that the recent typhoon in the Philippines that killed thousands of people was caused by global warming, which of course is caused mainly by the Alberta “tar sands.” I won’t dwell on this routine idiocy, except to say the number of hurricanes that struck North America in 2013 was zero, and that hasn’t happened since 1994. Also, “climate justice” is like “social justice,” in that both require confiscation of earned
wealth. DePape is the former Senate page fired in 2011 for a similar sign stunt. She’s now a professional Harper hater, with support from the U.S.-based Tides Foundation among others. One of the issues Harper didn’t take questions on was the consolidation of 11 federal fisheries libraries into two, one of them in Sidney, B.C. This is portrayed as part of Harper’s so-called “war on science,” and has been compared with the Romans burning the library of Alexandria in ancient Egypt. Fisheries Minister Gail Shea defended the cost-cutting measure by pointing out that almost all access to these libraries is now digital, so maintaining 11 duplicated sets of printed reports is a waste of taxpayer dollars. An anonymous federal scientist fired back on his blog that the head of one of these libraries retired before the contents could even be catalogued, much less completely digitized for online access. So this material wasn’t even properly organized? Users were supposed to browse until they stumbled on something pertinent? The ministry reported that the average number of people other than federal fisheries staff who used these libraries averaged between five and 12 per year. That’s for all 11 facilities combined. And if anyone has even one example of information that
was available and isn’t now, they should identify it. Harper ’s got plenty to answer for, no question. To take one of many examples, spending our borrowed money on TV ads for a “Canada Job Grant” program that hasn’t even been introduced in Parliament, much less set up, isn’t just wasteful. It’s dishonest and cruelly misleading to the unemployed people the ads pretend to offer help. Harper’s visit to B.C. added a couple of scripted events, starting with softball questions at the Vancouver business breakfast. Then he was off to a photo op at the Kinsol trestle on Vancouver Island, where he announced three more years of funding for the Trans-Canada Trail. I’m as relieved as anyone that Harper is not killing this modest federal project that started in 1992, but this is not news. It was a fake public event to justify the cost of a trip so Harper could address a new Conservative riding association. And how is the federal deficit after eight years of tightfisted Conservative rule? We’re only borrowing about $1 billion a month now, down from the Harper government all-time record deficit of $55 billion in 2009. Some cost cutting is in order all right. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
bad apples The announcement of job cuts at the municipality is devastating, but the misinformation as the news has circulated through the grapevine is disgusting. Rumours which are a mix of fact and unprovable speculation have been making the rounds. In the end, this will not benefit any of the parties involved. The story is sad enough without the need for further embellishments.
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Community was designed for needs of agriculture Dear Editor: I wish to respond to council’s former Advisory Planning and OCP Committee member Don Hudgeon’s letter on the growth strategy (Jan. 2, 2014.) I have no issue with community debate, providing it’s fair. Hudgeon writes, “Summerland was conceived as a real estate venture for wealthy English folk.” The wealthy English folk actually came to Trout Creek (Summerland’s old name) in the 1890s to work at the George Barclay cattle ranch. They were not involved with the creation of our community. Summerland was founded in 1902 by Sir Thomas Shaughnessy, President of
the Canadian Pacific Railway. The C.P.R. wanted to create an agricultural community. Our roads, water and electrical systems were designed to meet the requirements of agriculture. Following initial success, these three systems were sold to the District of Summerland in 1910. A recurring theme of council has been development north of town: a new approved Urban Growth Area (Rattlesnake Mountain,) a new approved Bentley Road Industrial Park and now a proposed new growth area. For efficient use of land, all three proposed developments will eventually require servicing (sewer.)
The long-standing utility corridor is Garnett Valley Road where two councillors own property (Growth Area #9.) With these three significant proposals, councillors removing themselves from council chambers for just one of these three proposals wasn’t nearly enough. Our present OCP provides for an abundance of future residential development on Rattlesnake Mountain, Cartwright Mountain and Deer Ridge. This council has increased our industrial base by creating a new industrial park north of town but now wants to remove prime land from our fruit industry. David E. Gregory Summerland
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Marijuana crops could be grown Dear Editor: What is now… always should be. This is my consolidated perception of all citizens in favour of protecting the Agricultural Land Reserve. I would like to start by correcting the reporter that was on Global that stated that the ”Save the Summerland ALR” was steadily gaining support with 315 views on their website. I viewed the website, not in support of it but as a means to get informed on their view, giving me the ability to provide an educated comment. Saving the land in no way solidifies that what is on the land will be saved. Case in point if you have taken a drive south lately you will realize that what were once fruit trees are now vineyards. For those that appreciate having the ability to live close to town but can walk down the street and pet your neighbours horse, be intoxicated
by the beauty and scent of cherry blossoms and give a wave to the man sitting on the tractor wearing full protective gear spraying the fruit trees, I understand your resistance to change. There were 62.5 per cent of the respondents from the citizen’s survey who indicated their vision of Summerland as “agricultural.” Is it possible that their vision may be heavily persuaded by the current agriculture and the perception that agriculture is vineyards and fruit trees? Medicinal marijuana is a legal crop approved by the federal government. The Agricultural Land Commission has ruled it permissible for farmers to grow medicinal marijuana on the ALR. B.C. Agriculture is demanding that the B.C. government support the growing of medicinal marijuana on the ALR. The municipality of Maple Ridge has not opposed
marijuana as a legal crop, however they have restricted the growth to land in the ALR. In favour of saving our land Erin Carlson states, “It is flat, arable and would be profitable to a modern farming enterprise.” Would all citizens in favour of saving the ALR still be in favour of this if medicinal marijuana were the “profitable modern farming enterprise?” As we see so many of our orchards being replaced by vineyards is it possible that the cultivation of marijuana will become the next profitable crop? Can we ask to save what we have now and then ask for protection from it later? Remember we are asking to save the land and not what is grown on the land. If the growth and cultivation of medicinal marijuana is the crop of the future where do we want it to happen? Carie Sandrelli Summerland
Discussion should include planning for food security Dear Editor: How exciting it is to see young people returning to Summerland to work in agriculture-related fields. They have gone to the cities, received their educations and returned home to establish a lifestyle that only Summerland has to offer. They have fresh new ideas and are the future of farming in our community. However, if these young folks are to continue working in agriculture, they will need good quality farm land on which to grow crops. Food security is becoming not just a philosophical ideal but a conversation topic of relevance that should be included in any discussion about planning for the future of Summerland. The Agricultural Land Reserve was created to preserve farm land and provide food security for future generations. At present, less than five per cent of the land in
this province is protected by the ALR and approximately two per cent is actually available for growing crops. (In B.C., we will need to increase food production by 30 per cent by 2025 if we are to maintain our present level of 48 per cent food self-sufficiency with projected population growth, yet we continue to take quality farm land out of the ALR.) The land trade suggested by council to the Agricultural Land Commission seeks to trade optimum farm land between Quinpool and Blair to the height of land behind Blair for land suitable for grazing in West Prairie Valley. In the 2011 Climate Action Plan, council would consider the trading of this land only if the downtown core had densified. Why are we now in such a hurry to take this land, with good soil, great sun exposure, solid frost-free days and easy access to water, out of
the ALR when we haven’t intensified the amenities and housing capabilities of the downtown core? I know we are trying to think ahead and I applaud council for this, but are we really thinking ahead? With two per cent of the province’s arable land remaining in the ALR, why would we sacrifice premium farm land for anticipated growth in the short term rather than considering the long-term needs of future generations? Whose interests are we really considering? The ALR is a hot topic in the province right now. As we plan for the future, we need to include our young farmers’ voices in the discussions. Summerland could very well lead the way in providing a model for sustainable development and food security for generations to come. Bev Krieger Summerland
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Leave land for agriculture Acquiring the taste for natto Dear Editor: To the mayor and council: Please do not tamper with our agricultural land. You have been elected under a public trust and it is your job to wisely manage our resources with a view to the future and an understanding of what is occurring in the larger world. The global climate is changing and if you educate yourselves as to the severity of the problem, you will realize it won’t be
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much longer that we are having our vegetables trucked from Mexico and the U.S. coast. We won’t be receiving poor quality produce from China. The last year has been the longest and most severe drought in California since recorded history. We have just driven up from the southern U.S. and the lack of water in the rivers and lakes is astonishing. Even Mt. Shasta has no snow on the summit — a mountain Gallery
that has habitually been covered in snow. The lakes are down more than 100 feet and there is no water in 90 per cent of the rivers. The Colorado in the southern states is very long. The Americans will soon be clamouring for water. Their populations are in such high numbers that just feeding their own people will be enough of a challenge, let alone shipping produce up here. We cannot rely on outside agencies to provide food in the future. To even think of covering over
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Reuniting the award winning team of the acclaimed 2006 film Manufactured Landscapes, this visually arresting and enlightening film documents the engineered manipulation of water and the far-reaching repercussions of abusing this valuable resource. Globally exploring the growing needs of an “expanding and very thirsty civilization”, Watermark examines water as a daily necessity, an international economic resource and a colossal terraforming element. Burtynsky’s stunning visual language immerses the viewer in a magnificent force of nature while the issues of water scarcity, pollution and commoditization inform and transform the way we think about water and our relationship to it. Director: Jennifer Baichwal Documentary with photographer Edward Burtynsky Rated: PG Also screening: A selection of short films from the TIFF 2013 Student Showcase Pre-purchased Tickets $13 are available at the Penticton Art Gallery, 199 Marina Way (250-493-2928) and the Book Shop, 242 Main Street (250492-6661). Movies are screened at the Landmark Cinema 7, 250 Winnipeg Street, Penticton. Limited tickets $15 maybe available at the door.
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excellent agricultural land in 2014 is almost comical. What can you be thinking? You can’t eat money. The overpopulation of the earth is putting more and more strain on natural resources and we can’t pretend we won’t be affected. The removal of 87 hectares of land from the Agricultural Land Reserve for the Urban Growth Area is one of the most short-sighted, misinformed moves you can take for Summerland’s future. Please, citizens of Summerland, don’t
ignore this vital issue. Stand up for what we have left of our farm land. We have a real opportunity here because, unlike many communities, we still have some farm land left. We should be engaging all of our citizens’ talents to come up with a vibrant, dynamic economic model that will take advantage of our location and our natural resources. Please don’t let this mayor and council sell us out. Speak out. Gerri Davis Summerland
Past plans are discarded Dear Editor: I am saddened but not surprised at the results of the Summerland Urban Growth Strategy report, and Summerland council’s delight with it. This in essence is suggesting throwing away all the previous Official Community Plans and focussing on housing densification as a justification for removing land from the Agricultural Land Reserve. The report, available on the municipal website, is a supposed
scientific response to a survey of a small group of residents. However, responses (on page 19 of the report) indicate the top three criteria for changing the growth plan are: 1. Respecting ecosystem conservation 2. Walkability (which is tough to define) 3. Preserving ALR lands. By a process the consultants call “multicriteria analysis,” they managed to come to the conclusion that the best way of achieving
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the above is to enable infilling in the downtown core (which most would agree with) and to remove ALR lands in the area northwest of downtown (which many would disagree with.) In a statement combining smoke and mirrors, Mayor Janice Perrino has indicated that the council would balance this loss by adding land currently not designated agricultural into the ALR. She has not said where this is to be, but my information is that it is an area previously designated ALR land (but never farmed) but which this essentially same council had asked to be removed because it was in the way of the now defunct Summerland Hills Golf Resort development. Since its inception, Summerland has been based on agriculture, and to me that is a major factor in its charm. In the 30 plus years I have lived here, I have seen various attacks on ALR land, but none so blatant as this. I trust residents will show their displeasure with this plan. Tony Cottrell Summerland
Many of the locals are shocked that we still haven’t had snow that’s stayed for more than a day. In Obihiro, the nearest city, they have woken up to snow several times this week. But we’re staying dry, warm and well fed in Toyokoro. Every day at school, I receive a school lunch. Usually within the lunch there’s a salad, soup, carton of milk and a main dish – typically rice. Last week, for the first time since I’ve been here, they served natto in the school lunch. Natto is soybeans, fermented with a hay bacterium. Because of its very stringy texture and overwhelming smell and taste, it is an acquired taste. Most of my coworkers know that the one Japanese food I won’t eat any more is natto. One of my coworkers has offered to make me some natto inspired dishes, just so I will join the natto fan club. I hope he succeeds. Many foreigners who come to Japan struggle the most with the food. Back home, we know Japanese food as sushi, or sashimi. While all of those are loved here, sushi and sashimi are quite expensive and because of this, are rarely eaten. In the Tokachi region were I live, many fresh fruits and vegetables are grown, so they have many dishes similar to ours. We have soup every day in our school lunches. These soups have fresh potatoes, sweet potatoes, spinach and seaweed. Then again, Hok-
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Anna Marshall kaido is unlike any other place in Japan because of the access to fresh produce. Many people have moved up here from the mainland for the fresh air and produce. One of my adult students lived in Fukushima up until about two years ago. He shared his sad and moving story about what happened to him and his family almost three years ago when the earthquake hit and they started having problems with the nuclear reactors. His wife, another of my students, was a town away working at an elderly group home when it hit. After waiting a day to hear back from her, the husband and wife finally contacted each other. In the end, the wife refused to leave her patients uncared for, and chose to stay with them until they were rescued, while the husband had to move their son and all of their stuff away from the city. It was an incredible story. Japanese proverb — ame futte chi katamaru (after the rain, earth hardens.) Anna Marshall is in Summerland’s Sister City of Toyokoro, Japan as the assistant English teacher.
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The municipality will conduct controlled burning east of Sunset Place near the Deer Ridge neighbourhood. The final phase of the wildland fuel modification work will involve the controlled burning of waste wood on wood piles. The burning will take place when the Ministry of Environment’s ventilation index is at Good. The project coordinator and members of the Summerland Fire Department will supervise the burning. While the exact date of the burning cannot be determined, Fire Chief Glenn Noble said he expects all burning will be completed on a single day. However, depending on weather conditions, two to three days may be required.
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Volunteers provide meal delivery by Carla McLeod
clients throughout the community. The Meals on Wheels program is sponsored by the Rotary Club. The food is prepared at
the Summerland Health Centre. Monday, WednesThe cost of preparday and Friday. rain ing the food is borne or shine, snow or sleet, by the Interior Health holiday or not, volunAuthority with the teers deliver meals to charge of $4.50 per meal representing a subsidized low food cost only. The volunteer driv ers and coordinators donate their time and vehicle costs. Program coordin ator Charlotte Burley organizes the drivers and the coordinators.
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sets of drivers are needed for each of the three days. One coordinator is also needed each day to dish up the soup, and package up each client’s meal in the insulated containers, tying them up ready for delivery. Drivers then deliv er the food, going into each client’s house and often stop ping to chat for a few minutes. They also
deliver the bills for the meals and collect payment once per month. When they have finished their route they return the containers and client cards to the Health Centre and submit any money collected to the accountant. The whole process is usually completed in an hour and a half. “Drivers do this because they get a lot of pleasure out of it and of course they realize it is very important to the people they are serving,� said Burley. “You realize that this is what keeps people where they are living, happily, and one can get very emotional about it. You know that you are doing something very important for these people, that will allow them to stay home a little longer.� When asked if there was a need for more volunteers Burley replied, “Of course! As a programmer that is
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Meals on Wheels volunteers prepare to distribute food to clients. From left are Susanne Nielsen, Ken Boettcher, Program Coordinator Charlotte Burley, Carol Bubb, Heather Griffiths, Gavin Griffiths and John Bubb.
my most challenging job. We cater to our drivers because they are great and they are dedicated.� She added that some people can only volunteer for parts of the year and others only on certain days. People are involved in other activities or have other commitments. “This is not their only gig,� she said.
Burley also praised the kitchen staff, saying how supportive they are of the program. “They are absolutely amazing‌really, really, good to us. They make it a really pleasant environment in which to work. They are as dedicated as we are.â€? If anyone in the community wishes
to become a volunteer or would like to receive this service, they can contact Charlotte Burley at 250-494-1173. If you know a positive story about someone in our community, contact Carla McLeod at carlamcleod@shaw.ca or contact the Summerland Review newsroom at 250-494-5406.
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spread, and the list of people that are now calling Ed has grown. They include Phil from Northern Fireplace, Doreen, Shell employees, Ellen, Vern, and others who do not wish to be named. The recycled bottles are turned into
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Food bank support
Ken Bazley of Summerland Legion Branch 22 presents a $500 cheque to the Summerland Food Bank’s Rick Gaslor. The Legion had also delivered donations of food which were collected at the recent Lunch With Santa and from branch members.
cash and then the funds are donated to a church group. Each summer, the Kamloops Evangelical Free Church hosts a summer camp in Clearwater. This year will be the same, with plans to host camp in August.
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Arts and culture discussed
Saxophone player Bobby Shaw of Jo and the Soul performs during Play it Forward, a fundraising concert at Centre Stage Theatre, on Saturday evening.
Arts and culture: How are they important to our quality of life? will be the topic of the first Philosophers’ Cafe for 2014. It is being held next Wednesday, Jan. 22 in the Adams Room at the Summerland Arts Centre, 9533 Main St. Bernard Momer, an associate professor of geography at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus, will be leading the discussion on the importance of arts and culture to a commun-
ity’s economy and quality of life. Momer is the author of “The Creative Sector of Kelowna, British Columbia – an Economic Impact Assessment” and “Our City, Ourselves: A Cultural Landscape of Kelowna, BC.” He also contributed to Kelowna’s new Cultural Plan, “Thriving, Engaging, Inspiring.” One of the wonderful things about these Philosophers’ Cafes is that they are designed to encourage conversation
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and dialogue. So this is not a lecture. This is an opportunity to hear some of Momer’s ideas on the value of arts and culture and then for those in attendance to share their thoughts and comments. So what role does art play in your life? Look around your house. Are there paintings on the walls? Framed photographs? Perhaps some pottery bowls on display. Maybe a china cabinet full of collectibles. All of those things plus the style of your furniture and light fixtures add to the ambience of your house. Pick up a book or a cd and look at the artwork and design on the cover. In addition to the art and design that goes into our own homes there is public art. Sculptures on a street. Or banners hanging from lamp
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David Finnis standards. Some communities wrap their electrical boxes with local images in order to make something mundane more interesting. Art is obviously in the eye of the beholder, but art is all around us. Imagine how drab the world would be without it. So, if you are interested in the importance of art and culture please attend the first of six Philosophers’ Cafes scheduled for this season. The doors open
at 6:30 p.m. with the discussion beginning at 7 p.m. Admission and tea/coffee and cookies are available by donation. 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: 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 atfacebook.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 St., Summerland, B.C. V0H 1Z0.
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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 Trent at 250494-1990. 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. 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 or Annie Smirmaul at 250-4942286. Summerland Sportsmen’s Association meets every third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Summerland Legion.The SSA focuses on fishing, shooting, hunting, archery and conservation and is affiliated with the B.C. Wildlife Federation. New members 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 250-493-6564. TOPS BC #725 Summerland meets every Thursday in the lower level of the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. Weigh-in is from 5:30 to 6 p.m. and is followed by a meeting. For more information call 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. Pleasure Painters meet every Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre, 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. Come and enjoy or check it out. Drop-ins 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. 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.
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. The monthly Jazz Vespers will be held at St Saviour’s Anglican Church, 150 Orchard Ave., Penticton, on Sunday Jan. 19 at 4:30 p.m. Larry Crawford will be on winds, Debi Johnson performing vocals, Alan Crossley on piano, Mike Treadway on drums and Ron Wheadon on bass. Come and enjoy an hour of great music and meditation. 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 (those 25 years or older) is invited to attend. For more information on the club phone 250-494-5473.
Monday
Beginner Tai Chi on Mondays at 2 p.m. at the Summerland Legion. Continuing classes at 2:30 p.m. All proceeds go to the Legion. 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. Join us for Pickleball, a tennis-like game, fun for all ages, at the Summerland Baptist Church gym, Victoria Road entrance, Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. Paddles provided. Wear comfortable clothes and gym shoes. For more information call 250-494-3881. 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
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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. Dementia Caregiver Support Group — Are you providing care or support for someone dealing with Alzheimer’s or another dementia? Please join us at our Summerland meeting to explore how we can assist you. The meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Summerland IOOF Hall, 9536 Main St. Call Laurie Myres at 250-493-8182 or email lmyres@alzheimerbc. org. 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 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 250-404-8072 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. 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. 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 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
s at 7 p.m. at the Seniors Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown St.
Wednesday
B.C. Government Retired Employees’ Association monthly meeting Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 10 a.m. at the Penticton Museum Theatre Room. Guest speakers Susan McIver and Robin Wyndham, co-authors of After The Error, will speak about serious medical errors and empowering patients. Be.Free, a 12-step Christ-centred recovery program that is not addiction specific, meets every Wednesday 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. Beginner bridge at the Summerland Dropin Centre Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. Learn the fundamentals. 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.
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Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week, Recope Society of Summerland offers medically supervised water therapy and land exercise programs helpful to clients with various medical conditions, such as joint replacements, stroke, back problems, arthritis, to name just a few.
www.summerlandreview.com 11 A medical referral is required. Call Maureen at 250-494-9006. Recorder ensemble — Just for fun new group starting up in Summerland. Helpful if you can read music. Contact Erna Schram at 250-494-8549. SADI Drop-In Program Monday to Thursday 3 to 6 p.m. for students in Grades 6 to 12. Play pool, ping pong, chill out or chat. 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 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.
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summerland baptist 10318 Elliott Street Two Services each Sunday 9:00am & 11:00am SBC Kids In Both Services Lead Pastor: Larry Schram Associate Pastor: Del Riemer For info or help call 250-494-3881 www.summerlandbaptist.ca
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9918 Julia Street Worship with us, Sunday at 10:30 am Loving God, Loving People Transitional Pastor: Rev. Dave Laity
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Hockey players
Summerland Novice (2) Jets played in a fun-filled hockey jamboree in Salmon Arm this weekend. The players had an action-packed weekend of swimming, water-sliding, bowling and of course, playing hockey. In the back row from left are assistant coaches Chris Becker and Trevor Allen and head coach Joel Shaw. In the middle row from left are Brendan Becker, Aydan Yargeau, Brayden Gosselin, Trae Allen, Caleb Dykstra, Sheldon Biggley and Carter Rolston. In front from left are Charlie O’Brien, Aristeia Tsoycalas, Luc Fortin, Everett Miller, Tayton Stewart, Daniel Dykstra, Charles Shaw and Roan McKelvie.
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Nelson Hurry (nicknamed Nelly) is 6’ 5” and weighs 220 lbs. His hometown is Summerland. He was born in 1994 and started playing hockey in 1999 at the novice level. He is a veteran player and wears #44 for the Summerland Steam. Nelson’s favourite hockey memory is the Bantam Provincials. His favourite pre-game meal is chicken pasta. His favourite movie is Billy Madison, and his favourite song is “Timber” by Pitbull and Kesha. His favourite saying is,”You don’t win with talent, you win with hard work.” Nelson’s hobbies are playing hockey, video games, and going to the gym. He thinks the best thing about Summerland is the arena.
The Summerland Bantam Jets shone at the tournament hosted by Winfield this past weekend. On Friday Summerland got the first goal in the first two minutes against Winfield setting the pace for a 4-3 victory. The game was hard-hitting and MVP went to goalie Austin Bubar. The Bantams faced Kamloops Saturday morning for an 8-5 win. Kade Kozak got MVP. Summerland dominated South
Okanagan Saturday afternoon with a solid 10-0 win. The MVP was J.J. Henderson, who was thrilled to get his first goal of the year. Sunday morning matched Summerland against West Kelowna. The third period ended with a 6-6 tie. In shoot out excitement, Steven Sauer made the winning shot for Summerland for a 2-1 overtime win sending them into the afternoon final against Kelowna. The MVP was
Pierre Holmes. The trophy game regulation play ended in a 4-4 tie. Coming out of a five-minute overtime with a four-on-four battle to the end, Summerland won the Winfield tournament with 5-4 victory. Kozak scored the winning goal with 39 seconds left and MVP went to Sauer. The players and managers thanked coaches Gregg Wilson, Tim Keilty, and John Trewhitt for an amazing weekend of flawless wins.
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stopping at the depot to return bottles can ask that a portion of their refund money will go to an account set up for the swimmers. The account will stay open into June. Malar said participation in the swim club is higher than ever this year. A total of 106 swimmers are members of Orca. So far, eight swimmers have qualified for the B.C. AA Championships — twice the number who qualified last year. Malar said swimmers in the club are setting goals to compete at the provincial level. “They’re really serious,” she said. “They’re aware and striving to reach that provincial elite level.”
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swimmers from the club will compete at the 33rd annual Firecracker Classic in Missoula, Montana. The event is held June 26 to 29. The meet will be held at an eight-lane long-course outdoor pool complex and is the highlight of the year for the older swimmers in the club. Malar said the experience for the swimmers at an outdoor competition will be different from indoor meets, since temperature and weather conditions can change. The swimmers have started a bottle drive to offset their travel and accommodation expenses. Bottles can be dropped off at the depot on Victoria Road South. Alternately, those
The Summerland Awesome Jets Atom team just returned home from participating in the South Okanagan Minor Hockey Tournament. They had three come from behind wins. The final match had the team down 0-4 but resulted in an exciting overtime final of 5-4 to win first place overall in the tournament. In the back row from left are coach Jamie Low, Kai Reed, Craig Preston, safety Brian Berekoff, Andrew Mitchell, Zachary Boerboom, Leigha Herman, coach Glen Herman, Athan Smith, coach Hugh Mitchell and Lazar Michaud. In front from left are Atticus Young, Dylan Low, Morgan Gove, Finn Alexander, Amy Berekoff, Anthony Brunner and goalie Tyler Algar. Missing is manager Melissa Michels.
In regular season play the Summerland Bantam House team is in first place in the
league. The team has nine wins, no losses and three ties.
Scoreboard Curling Summerland Curling Club Results: Jan. 6 to 10 Monday evening men: Mike Lemke defeated Dale Abrey, Rick Drewnisz defeated Steve Clement, Brian Hodgson defeated Gary Raymond, Stan Green defeated Ken Rae. Tuesday morning mixed: Bob Ezart defeated Hector Cartier, Jerry Lidin tied Ev Gillespie, Bill Moffat defeated Bill Penman, Jim Hunt defeated Barb Ezart. Tuesday evening ladies: Wendi Archer defeated Diana Leitch, Bev Skinner defeated Judy Beck, Betty Raymond defeated Harlene Knorr, Lil Blashko defeated Gail Ostaficiuk. Wednesday evening men: Glen Brennan defeated Eric Cooper, Gary Wingerak defeated Dave Tether, Ken Rae tied Louie Costa, Dave Gartrell defeated Rick Drewnisz. Wednesday late evening: Bob Walker defeated Gary Raymond. Thursday morning ladies: Betty Raymond defeated Verginia Cundliffe, Diana Leitch defeated RoseMarie Fenrich, Diane Krancenblum defeated Bev Skinner. Thursday evening open: Russ Lemke defeated Clem Beaulac, Dale Abrey defeated Doug Patan, Eric Johnson defeated John Egyed, Ken Rae tied Glen Brennan. Thursday late evening: Tony Blashko defeated Gary Raymond. Friday evening mixed: Bonnie Young defeated Bob Wareham, Sue Woods defeated Steve Favel, Louie Costa tied Val Utigard, Gavin Griffiths defeated Dan Laktin. Tip of the week: A game can be played with three players, each of the first two players throws three stones alternating with their opposition; the skip throws his usual two stones.
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June 24, 1929 – December 14, 2013 Surrounded by his family, Bruce Ham peacefully passed away Dec. 14 at Hospice in Victoria. Born and raised in Rossland, he started working at Cominco in 1944 and retired as Senior Bookbinder in 1989. That year, Bruce and Mary moved to Summerland and later in 2011 to Victoria. Bruce was athletic, enjoying all sports. His passion was hockey as a goaltender. He was an avid skier to the age of 77 and an original member of the Red Mt. Ski Club. In retirement, he enjoyed senior slopitch and bocce. Bruce was always an active member of the community, willing to lend a hand wherever needed. Survived by wife, of 58 years, Mary, son Bruce (Carmon), daughters Judy (Larry) and Sharon. Grandchildren Brett, Holly (Bryn), Jennifer, David and brother Michael (Myrna) A Celebration of life will be held in Rossland in July TBA. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC.
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Summerland Yacht Club Dredging Project The Summerland Yacht Club (SYC), one of our community’s greatest assets is pleased to announce that they will be commencing their Dredging Project in early 2014. The SYC basin has become extremely shallow over the past several years due to silt (sandy bottom) being swept into the basin by wave action. Nearshore sediment movement is a natural occurrence that gets interrupted by the SYC breakwaters and requires occasional dredging to transport the sediment along its natural path towards deep water. Equipment will start arriving onsite on January 22 and the actual dredging will commence on February 3. Approvals and permits are in place from both the Federal and Provincial Governments. Golder Associates Ltd. assisted with the permit approvals and will be conducting daily environmental monitoring of the project to test for compliance with permit conditions. Canadian Dewatering L.P. (CDLP) has been selected as the vendor to complete this project. CDLP is the leading provider of innovative fluid management solutions in Western Canada. With over forty years of experience, CDLP will be providing specialized equipment, labour, and contract services to the project. It is expected the project will be completed by the end of March, just in time for the new 2014 boating season to begin in April. While the dredging project is being set up and completed, no boats will be allowed in or out of the SYC basin, and the main parking lot will be closed to all vehicle traffic. Thank you for your co-operation Summerland Yacht Club (SYC)
Alexander John Gold
Born on Aug. 22, 1927 in North Vancouver, B.C., the son of William Gold and Madge McComb. He had an older brother, George, and a younger brother, Bill. Alex loved the water. He and his family spent summers canoeing and fishing around Nanaimo and Protection Island. When he was 25, he married Tanis Ellen Jane McKay, who’d remembered him as the postman when she was living with her grandmother. In 1957, they had their first child, Robert John, followed by the birth of Kerry Ellen in 1964 and Erin Maria in 1969. Alex launched his own successful electrical contracting company in the mid 1960s. He built boats and furniture, and he had a passion for playing cards. He enjoyed math and geometry, and an analytical mind for how things worked. When he retired with Tanis to Qualicum Beach, he loved going for long walks in the forest and observing wildlife. After Tanis passed away, he moved to Summerland in 2006 to live with his son Rob. He embraced the community, and was soon active at the Seniors Centre, and spent hours bowling, golfing, playing poker and snooker. Alex was a loyal, deeply compassionate man who believed in the love of family, giving to anyone in need, and embracing life fully. He passed away peacefully on Jan. 5 after a long battle with cancer. He will be deeply missed by son Rob, daughter Kerry, daughter Erin, son-in-law Ryan and grandchildren Benjamin, 7, and Jack, 5. The family would like to thank the staff at the Summerland Seniors Village for being so kind and helpful to Alex in his final year. A Celebration of Alex’s Life will be held on January 25, 2014 at 11:00 am from St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 9311 Prairie Valley Road in Summerland, BC with Reverend Rick Paulin officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: The North Island Wildlife Recovery Association In Memory of Alex Gold, Box 364, 1240 Leffler Road, Errington, BC V0R 1V0.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Marion Hiotis (Newstead) after a brief battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her brothers Dewey, Donald and William Newstead. Pat is survived by her loving husband Emmanuel Hiotis; brother Jay Newstead and sister Dell Birkenes; children Ron Crayford (Ellie), Kathy Smith (Buzz), Lois Crayford; grandchildren, Jessica, Rebecca and Andrew and great grandchildren Olivia and Jacob. There are also many nephews and nieces whom she held dear. Pat was born in Arcola, Saskatchewan and spent her life in Alberta and BC before settling in Summerland in 1992. Pat will be remembered for her sense of humour, her ready laugh and her love of many friends whom she treated as her extended family. Pat will be deeply missed by those who knew her. The family would like to thank all the wonderful staff at Moog & Friends Hospice House for their exceptional care and dedication to Pat and family during this very difficult time. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Providence’s Summerland Chapel, 13205 Rosedale Avenue, Summerland, BC. Memorial tributes may be made in Patricia’s honour to Moog and Friends Hospice House.
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The Summerland Food Bank and Resource Centre is requesting applications for a full-time coordinator whose overall responsibilities will be to: • Inform and serve the clients of the Food Bank & Resource Centre; and • Communicate and promote the Resource Centre to the wider community with enthusiasm, imagination and creativity. Successful applicants will have a mature blend of administrative and promotional skills, some experience or familiarity with social services, excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, experience working with computer office systems and use of the Internet to post and search for information. Remuneration will be at an hourly rate of $16.00 and will include a benefit plan. A full job description is available on the Summerland Food Bank’s Website and Facebook page, the Summerland Work BC Centre on Rosedale Avenue or from the Food Bank & Resource Centre’s office during its regular hours. Applications must be received on or before Friday January 24, 2014 and may be submitted by email to info@summerlandfoodbank.org or by regular mail to PO Box 20051, Summerland, BC, V0H 1Z0.
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ea
LIMIT 4
AFTER LIMIT
14.99
no name® windshield washer fluid
Energizer Max multi pack batteries
-35°C, 3.78 L
AA8, AAA4, C4, D4, 9V2
5
150780 3980003287
5
OR
2.88 EACH
†
value using any other purchase method
**Redeem your earned Superbucks® value towards the purchase of Merchandise at participating stores (excluding tobacco, alcohol, lottery tickets, gas and prescriptions). With each fuel purchase when you use your President’s Choice Financial® MasterCard® or President’s Choice Financial® debit card as payment, you will receive 7 cents per litre in Superbucks® value. When you use any other method of payment, you will receive 3.5 cents per litre in Superbucks® value. Superbucks® value expires 60 days after date of issue. Superbucks® value are not redeemable at third party businesses within participating stores, the gas bar, or on the purchase of tobacco, alcohol, lottery tickets and prescriptions. Superbucks® value has no cash value and no cash will be returned for any unused portion. Identification may be required at the time of redemption. See Superbucks® receipt for more details. ® Trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. ©2014. † MasterCard is a registered trademark of MasterCard International Incorporated. President’s Choice Bank a licensee of the mark. President’s Choice Financial MasterCard is provided by President’s Choice Bank. President’s Choice Financial personal banking products are provided by the direct banking division of CIBC.
ea
LIMIT 4
408403 1920000785
in Superbucks® value when you pay with your
Or, get 3.5¢per litre** in Superbucks
2
88
Lysol No Touch kits
840265 5870322435
LIMIT 4
per litre**
3.27
128511 6563307472
925255 6210700431
ea
AFTER LIMIT
selected varieties
40’s +10’s bonus pack
97
ea
LIMIT 4
Nature Valley granola bars
Advil Cold & Sinus caplets
318132 6025835503
1.94 /kg
selected varieties, 330-500 g
00
ea
729391 / 513605 568004967 / 5680019560
LIMIT 2
.88
/lb
342052 6563327957
12 X 100 g selected varieties
88
ea
465992 5874415107
Danone Creamy and Silhouette yogurt 16 X 100 g or Danone Activia
196205 6025835722
714700 3922
selected varieties, 341-455 mL
201939 46038319859
88
98
7
product of China
VH sauce
pkg. of 12
963633 6335001622
15
tissue
6=12 rolls
Lokan mandarin oranges
907441 307378102551
314014
88
10000 04411
4
Billy Bee honey
29
®
Spend $200 or more before applicable taxes at any Real Canadian Superstore location and receive a free PC® Max paper towels and PC® Max bathroom tissue. Excludes purchase of tobacco, alcohol products, prescriptions, gift cards, phone cards, lottery tickets, all third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners, etc.) and any other products which are provincially regulated. The retail value of up to $20.48 will be deducted from the total amount of your purchase before sales taxes are applied. Limit one coupon per family and/or customer account. No cash value. No copies. Coupon must be presented to the cashier at time of purchase. Valid from Friday, January 10th until closing Thursday, January 16th, 2014. Cannot be combined with any other coupons or promotional offers. No substitutions, refunds or exchanges on free item. 237024
LIMIT 2
8
Max and PC bathroom
u
88
7
PC® Max paper towels
®
Redeem Superbucks towards purchases made in-store.**
97
ea
LIMIT 6
AFTER LIMIT
8.49
Prices are in effect until Thursday, January 16, 2014 or while stock lasts. Quantities and/or selection of items may be limited and may not be available in all stores. No rainchecks. No substitutions on clearance items or where quantities are advertised as limited. Advertised pricing and product selection (flavour, colour, patterns, style) may vary by store location. We reserve the right to limit quantities to reasonable family requirements. We are not obligated to sell items based on errors or misprints in typography or photography. Coupons must be presented and redeemed at time of purchase. Applicable taxes, deposits, or environmental surcharges are extra. No sales to retail outlets. Some items may have “plus deposit and environmental charge” where applicable. ®/™ The trademarks, service marks and logos displayed in this flyer are trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. All rights reserved. © 2014 Loblaws Inc. * we match prices! Applies only to our major supermarket competitors’ flyer items. Major supermarket competitors are determined solely by us based on a number of factors which can vary by store location. We will match the competitor’s advertised price only during the effective date of the competitor’s flyer advertisement. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES (note that our major supermarket competitors may not). Due to the fact that product is ordered prior to the time of our Ad Match checks, quantities may be limited. We match identical items (defined as same brand, size, and attributes) and in the case of fresh produce, meat, seafood and bakery, we match a comparable item (as determined solely by us). We will not match competitors’ “multi-buys” (eg. 2 for $4), “spend x get x”, “Free”, “clearance”, discounts obtained through loyalty programs, or offers related to our third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners etc.). We reserve the right to cancel or change the terms of this program at any time. Customer Relations: 1-866-999-9890.
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