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Property taxes expected to rise by two per cent

A Summerland athlete will compete in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia next month.

by John Arendt

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It will cost nearly $11 million to provide the municipality’s services in 2014. The municipal budget, which will be presented to municipal council on Jan. 27, will require a two per cent tax increase for this year. The final details of the budget have not yet been determined, but the revenues and expenses are similar to previous years. Taxation is expected to bring $7.14 million into municipal coffers this year, an increase from the $6.95 million in the 2013 budget.

Land rally

A rally has been scheduled in support of keeping 80 hectares within the Agricultural Land Reserve.

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Neighbour support

For the past 12 years, the members of NeighbourLink have provided assistance to people in need.

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Art achievement

A painting by a Summerland artist has received national recognition.

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GST

The remainder of the municipality’s money will come from grants in lieu of taxes, provincial government grants, sales of services and rentals, licences, permits and fines and other sources. The money received is used for the services provided by the municipality. These include general government, protective services, works, environmental health services, environmental development services, public health and welfare, recreational and cultural services, debt servicing and transfers to reserve funds. The fine details of these expenditures are not yet finalized. See DISCRETIONARY Page 3

Slight gain in farm land base

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Skiing

Five Summerland skiers were among the regional competitors at Sun Peaks earlier this month.

Plan would add 11 hectares for agricultural use

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by John Arendt

YOUR SMILE Those who know the least know it the loudest.

Bonnie and Clyde

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Joe Stead and Nicole Fofonoff star in Summerland Secondary School’s production of Bonnie and Clyde. The musical will be staged at Centre Stage Theatre Feb. 12 to 15 and Feb. 19 to 22 at 7 p.m. each evening.

A proposed change to Summerland’s Agricultural Land Reserve boundaries would result in a minuscule increase in the community’s farm land base. At present, 2,824 hectares are within the Agricultural Land Reserve in Summerland, out of a total land base of 7,442 hectares. Under the proposed Urban Growth Plan, the amount of land within the Agricultural Land Reserve rises to 2,835 hectares. This 11-hectare

increase works out to an addition of 0.4 per cent of the existing agricultural land base. The figures from the municipality are for the removal of 80.34 hectares from the land reserve, along with the addition of 91.7 hectares. The land proposed for exclusion from the land reserve is 63.34 hectares in the Quinpool Road to Blair Street bluff and 17 hectares in the Barkwill Street and Cooke Avenue area. The land to be included in the land reserve is 75.8 hectares in the Prairie Valley area north of Highway 40 and 15.9 hectares between Highway 40 and McLellan Road. See LAND Page 7

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Dear Editor; My husband and I don’t live in Summerland at present, but we have owned property in Summerland since 1982. Because I do not want my letter edited, I am buying extra space in the Summerland Review for this once in a lifetime occasion. Why the outrage over the proposed Urban Growth Area at this time? It has been public knowledge since Council’s Statutory Public Hearing (May 9, 2011). Prior to this it was reviewed in the late 70s, 1988 and 2003. Each time just as now it led to delusions of grandeur on the part of some – Summerland has to feed the hungry of the world. It never got beyond that. This time reality must prevail because of Climate Change. All this can be viewed by GOOGLING Summerland’s Community Climate Action Plan. I am quoting directly from the Plan but comments and conclusions are mine. Let’s see how we arrived at this stage. The Government of British Columbia is committed to addressing climate change and to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. To help achieve the Provincial reduction targets, the BC Government enacted a number of significant plans and regulations. One is Bill 27 – Local Government (Green Communities) Statutes Amendment Act, 2008 which, among other things, amended the Local Government Act requiring Local Governments to include greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions targets in Official Community Plans, as well as policies and actions to achieve those targets. The District of Summerland adopted GHG emissions reduction targets on September 13, 2010. These targets are 33% below the 2007 levels by 2020 and 80% below 2007 levels by 2050. There are also objectives “to reduce kilometres travelled by singleoccupant vehicles” and “encourage compact, energy-efficient development with access to amenities within walking and cycling distance”. Another piece of legislation that has a great effect is the Climate Action Charter. The District of Summerland signed on to the Climate Action Charter committing them to: • Measure and report their community GHG emissions; • Become carbon neutral in respect of their operations by 2012; and • Create complete, compact, more energy efficient rural and urban communities. Every year, the District of Summerland must submit a Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP) report to the province outlining corporate greenhouse gas emissions and every action taken to reduce them. If this report meets the commitment to the Climate Action Charter, then the Municipality is eligible to receive any money paid in fuel tax for that reporting year.

Curling

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Skip Steve Clement of Summerland delivers a rock during semi-final action at the Tin Cup Bonspiel at the Penticton Curling Club Sunday. Clement and his team of Glenn Brennan, Corbin Clement and Graham Lyle finished second in the A Division, losing out in the final to Dave Sneft’s Chilliwack rink.

Discretionary items considered Continued from Page 1

Included in the budget are some discretionary spending items. These include replacing aging equipment, small public works projects and purchases for various municipal departments. Some of the projects are infrastructure improvements which are too small for grant funding or projects which do not qualify for grants. The discretionary spending is considered each year in January, before the

budget is presented to council. “We look at this every single year,” Mayor Janice Perrino said. “There are some things which have to be done.” In addition to the general operating fund, the municipality has a water fund of around $4.37 million, a sewer fund of around $2.46 million and an electrical fund of just under $9.98 million. The bulk of the revenue for these services comes from user rates and tax levies.

POLICE rEPOrt Suspension issued

A Summerland woman was issued a 90-day driving suspension and her vehicle was impounded for 30 days after she failed a roadside screening test. The incident occurred on Armstrong Avenue around midnight on Jan. 15. Police say the woman blew a Fail on the screening device twice. Police also set up roadblocks to check for impaired motorists over the past week, but there were no other violations.

If Summerland had not signed the Climate Action Charter we would not have received $91,135 (Fuel rebate) from the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program and would never receive any in the future. An even greater consequence is eligibility for grants that require action with respect to GHG emission reduction and sustainable Planning. An action in this regard is the proposed amendment to the Urban Growth Area. An example of a grant that the District of Summerland is eligible for if they continue with sustainable planning, is the Infrastructure Planning Grant. Infrastructure Planning Grant Program – Application Review and Selection Criteria. Project selection criteria are focused on the principles of sustainability. Projects are evaluated using different rating schemes based on project type. Generally, criteria used to review and rank applications include measures for: • Sustainable planning, design and management • Public health and safety • Environmental protection and enhancement • Energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emission reduction • Best management practices • Innovation and new approaches • Conservation and demand-side management approaches • Leadership in sustainable environment management Link to Planning Grant Programs. http://www.cscd.gov.bc.ca/lgd/infra/infrastructure_grants/infrastructure_ planning_grant.htm Summerland’s diligent staff have aggressively pursued Governments grants for major projects and have been very successful in the past. The largest grant was the $22.5 M for the Sewer system. Infrastructure Support – Building the Foundation for a Strong Future. Summary of Funding Support: 1. Multiple Infrastructure Studies since 2002--- $447,700 2. Increase the level of water treatment 2003---$3,790,000 3. Small Community Grants 2004 to 2008---$1,415,520 4. Raising and reinforcing the water reservoir’s Thirsk Dam 2005---$1,058,000 5. Upgrade and new construction of Centennial Trail 2005---$22,843 6. Water Supply Expansion project 2008---$1,599,528 7. Prairie Valley Road/ Rosedale Ave. Improvement 2009---$1,500,000 8. Strategic Community Investment Fund 2009 to 2013 ---$2,324,167 We also received grants for the following: 1. Peach Orchard Beach Spirit Square 2008---$65,000 2. RCMP Detachment Building Project 2009---$375,000 3. Upgrade of Summerland Centre Stage 2006---$78,318 Without these grants the only other option would be a tax increase the majority of Summerland residents could not afford. A 1% tax increase nets approximately $70,000. Because of our small population and huge infrastructure to service existing outlying developments, the costs are prohibitive. Summerland has 165 km of roads but maintains 320 km, 175 km of water lines, 70 km of sewer lines with a population of approximately 11,000. Penticton has 232 km of roads, 206 km of water lines, and 153 km of sewer lines with a population of approximately 33,000. Summerland has a total area of 7,264 hectares with 2860.7 (39%) designated Agricultural Reserve. Penticton has a total area of 4,447 hectares with 841 hectares (19%) designated Agricultural Reserve. I read that Summerland applied for or will be applying for a $4.25 M grant

www.summerlandreview.com 3 for Garnet Valley Water Separation and Road Improvement. Without a grant this project will not be possible. Any amounts over the grant is born by the taxpayers of Summerland. The District of Summerland took the lead in creating Summerland’s first Climate Action Plan. This was to provide a roadmap to achieve the greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets set out in the Official Community Plan. Summerland’s Climate Action Plan was initiated in 2009 with a Council decision to hire a Climate Action Planner – Julie McGuire. The District of Summerland, Development Services Department, coordinated the Climate Action Planning initiative with input from a Climate Action Advisory Committee. The Climate Action Advisory Committee consisted of 9 dedicated private citizens and 10 District of Summerland Staff. What gives added credibility to the committee is the inclusion of 9 dedicated private citizens. Unlike Council meetings where decisions are arrived at by a majority vote, the Climate Action Advisory Group followed the format of consensus-based round table format. This is probably the reason why I could not find any minutes of their meetings. There would be no motions to vote on. The District of Summerland provided numerous opportunity for public involvement in the preparation of Summerland’s Community Climate Action Plan. Public engagement included the following: •An initial open house to provide information and gain feedback on greenhouse gas emission targets for Summerland (May 6, 2010). • A Community Climate Action Plan Newsletter (Delivered first week of July 2010). • An open house to provide information and gain feedback on proposed Official Community Plan changes to address climate change (July 15, 2010). • The Climate Action Advisory Group was formed (first meeting Sept. 16, 2010). •The Climate Action Workshop #1 was held to discuss and analyze specific actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (November 10, 2010). • The Climate Action Workshop #2 was held to screen and prioritize specific actions (December 7, 2010). • An open house was held to gain feedback on the draft Community Climate Action Plan for Summerland (March 9, 2011). • Council Statutory Public Hearing (May 9, 2011). Between Sept.16, 2010 to May 9, 2011 the Climate Action Advisory Group had numerous meetings. Out of these meetings Summerland’s Community Climate Action Plan evolved. Summerland’s Community Climate Action Plan states seven goals. Each goal is accompanied with initiatives, action, timeframe, description, responsibility and cost. The #1 Goal – Minimize urban sprawl and promote compact, energy-efficient development with access to amenities within walking and cycling distance. Initiative 1-1. Support initiatives that promote compact development and minimize urban sprawl. Action. Support the trading of ALR land within 800 meters or about 10minute walk to downtown with land in the periphery if additional land is required. Time Frame. Ongoing. Description. This should only be considered if all other land in the downtown core and within 800 meters or 10 minute walk vicinity has been intensified. This will never happen because it is unaffordable for anyone to buy up several lots, tear the old house down and develop the property. These old houses would contain asbestos insulation. It is very expensive to dispose of. If it is economically viable why has it not happened? Not much has changed in this area since we purchased our property in 1982. Would you move into a new home and be surrounded by old run down houses? After 11 months the “roadmap to achieve the greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets” was in place and the Climate Action Advisory Group was disbanded. A new group Summerland’s Climate Action Committee was formed consisting of 9 voting members: 1 councillor, 3 staff and 5 private citizens. What is so gratifying to see is four of the five non-staff members also served on the Climate Action Committee. They would have been familiar with the 7 goals that were agreed on by consensus. The fifth member, John Arendt is an excellent candidate for the Climate Action Committee because as the long term editor of the Summerland Review he would know the pulse of his community. Thanks John for taking time in your busy schedule to serve on this committee. At the May 23, 2012 Climate Action Committee meeting under New Business: Moved by Mike Fetterer, seconded by Margaret Holler: That the Climate Action Committee request that council review the Urban Growth Areas as set out in the Official Community Plan to include Climate Action considerations. Carried. Thank you Mike and Margaret for having the foresight and dedication to move Summerland closer to achieving its Climate Action Goals. At the June 27, 2012 Climate Action Committee meeting under Communications from Council ‘THAT Council receive the ‘draft’ Terms of Reference attached to the Director of Development Services report dated May 28th, 2012 to establish an updated Urban Growth Strategy in the Official Community Plan; AND THAT Council direct staff to proceed to a Request for Proposal to hire a consultant to review and prepare an amendment to our Urban Growth Strategy.’ The Road Map was now completed and it runs through the ALR. It is obvious that future Official Community Plans will be driven by the Climate Action Pl an. - Dianne Babik

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Managing money Tax increases are never pleasant and the increase of two per cent planned for this year will seem especially harsh. The proposed change is the same as last year’s increase in property taxes, but this year’s increase comes as the municipality has reduced its staff. Earlier this month, the municipality cut its total staff by six positions in a move expected to save $487,000 this year and even more next year. The savings from the staff reductions are significant and it would be easy to conclude that the taxpayers of Summerland should benefit from these measures with no increase in taxes this year or even a slight decrease. However, such a conclusion would be short sighted at best. It is important to remember that the staff cuts were not made to provide a tax break but to bolster low reserve funds. According to preliminary budget documents, more money will go to debt servicing and transfers to reserve funds than in previous years. These measures will benefit the community in the long term, but they do not provide any immediate benefit to taxpayers. All costs, including those for the operations of the municipality, tend to rise over time. An attempt to freeze the tax rate would eventually require the municipality to postpone necessary projects or maintenance expenses to keep the books balanced. Eventually, the postponed expenses would need immediate attention and taxes would have to rise in order to pay for them. Annual increases around two per cent a year are much easier to absorb than double-digit increases after years without a change in the rates. Tax increases become necessary in order to provide a consistent level of municipal services from one year to the next.

A painting by Summerland artist Peter Steuart will gain considerable national exposure through Ducks Unlimited Canada. S t e u a r t ’s painting of a snowy owl was one of more than 1,200 entries received from across the country. Receiving the Ducks Unlimited Canada top honour as 2014 Artist of the Year is a significant artistic accomplishment.

Old man take a look at your facts VICTORIA – Neil Young’s anti-oilsands concert tour was the perfect distillation of the American enviro-assault on its dependent northern neighbour that’s been going on for a decade or more. After touring Fort McMurray in his electric car with actor-turnedprotester Daryl Hannah, the 68-year-old Tom Fletcher Young covered all the big propaganda hits and added his own fantasy facts. It looks like a war zone up there! Hiroshima! If it keeps going it will be like the Moon! There’s no reclamation! Tar sands oil is all going to China, and that’s why their air is so bad! All of those statements are false. And then Young dropped his own nuclear bomb, claiming cancer rates in Fort Chipewyan are 30 per cent higher than, well, somewhere else. Chief Allan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation has cited a discredited study by former community doctor John O’Connor to press the same claim. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta reviewed O’Connor’s claims in 2009. It concluded that “Dr. O’Connor made a number of inaccurate or untruthful claims” about cancer patients, and then refused to provide patient information after his claims made inter-

national news. Retired professor David Schindler toured with Young and continued to push the health scare, referring darkly to newer research showing increased mercury and PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon) contamination. When you peel back the propaganda and journalistic hype, these studies mainly reveal that such toxins are on the rise, but are found in much higher concentrations around large cities where fuel is consumed. The cancer claims were then debunked by a Royal Society of Canada expert panel in 2010. This cancer scare is the most damaging and dishonest part of the selective attack on Alberta. The oil industry, politicians and most of the media seem unwilling to examine it critically. Climate scientist-turnedpolitician Andrew Weaver was at Young’s Toronto news conference. He says there were no questions for him, Adam or Young’s other validator, David Suzuki, who previously worked with Schindler on a slanted oilsands documentary for the CBC. Weaver calculates that Young’s claim about greenhouse gas emissions is substantially correct, if you include emissions from the finished fuels. Weaver refused any comment on the cancer claims. Young included the obligatory sneering comparison between Stephen Harper and George W. Bush, which is another sign he’s lived in

California too long. He seemed unaware that the NDP’s Thomas Mulcair and Liberal leader Justin Trudeau support continued oilsands development. As for moonscapes, Young could have driven his famous electric Lincoln from his Redwood City mansion on a hill to nearby Bakersfield, to view the greasy expanses of closely packed pumpjacks reaching to the horizon, still expanding due to hydraulic fracturing. Young could have visited North Dakota, where the second shale oil train explosion luckily didn’t kill anyone. It seems there will be no remake of Young’s classic Kent State lament dedicated to 47 Dead in Old Quebec. That’s American oil, so no protests. Chief Adam was frank in an interview on CTV about using the “Honour the Treaties” tour to strengthen his legal position. Young’s concert tour put $75,000 in his fund to pay lawyers. Oil isn’t the only thing being extracted here. By the end of the tour Sunday, Young and Adam conceded they weren’t trying to shut the Athabasca oilsands down, just start a dialogue. Thanks to uncritical media coverage, there will no doubt be discussions at dinner tables and in classrooms all over the world about the terrible Alberta tar sands and the cancer they don’t actually cause. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca.

bad apples Impaired driving has been an ongoing problem in Summerland and over the past year, police issued suspensions almost every week. While the number of impaired driving incidents has been lower in recent weeks, the problem has not been eliminated. Every impaired motorist presents a potential danger not only to himself or herself but to everyone else on the roads.

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Land needed for food and water

Dear Editor: I left Summerland several years ago after graduating from Summerland Secondary School. I return occasionally to visit family and friends to relax in this wonderful community. I recently learned

about the plan to replace prime agricultural lands with housing. There are many things that bother me about this plan and I have many questions. The most daunting is why? While I have read

the municipality’s position there seems to be a list of assertions, most questionable is the economic development argument. In my travels beyond Summerland, I have seen slums and prosperity. I

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have come to recognize that success of a community often depends upon its ability to supply its own needs for food and water, anything less makes communities vulnerable to outside economic and environmental

conditions. Available arable land has become more precious all over the world, not just a trend, but a reality. The lands in question are far more valuable as agricultural land than as pavement and houses.

In 2005 we were told a golf course and housing development were imperative to our community’s economic survival. After the recession of 2008, it has become apparent that it is agriculture and tourism that is imperative to our economic survival. As part of the youth that will inherit the commun-

ity you are creating, I can’t help but be concerned about this decision — one that moves sharply away from the vision I have of a sustainable and local agricultural economy. Please do not leave for us to inherit, an agriculturally impoverished community. Kathryn Whitehead Summerland

Growth plan disconcerting

Warming up the car

Photo courtesy of the Summerland Museum

In the winter of 1929-1930 extremely cold temperatures challenged motorized vehicles. This car probably got a cocktail of pure alcohol or methanol to ward off the chill in its radiator. It was also lavished with furs, a fact appreciated by the cat (perched near the windshield), who was happy to find a warm, soft spot. Thankfully, our non-extreme weather forecast for the next while suggests we won’t need to ply our vehicles with 175 proof antifreeze or fur coats, but we will have to keep the windshield wipers primed.

Anemic growth has hurt community Dear Editor: From statistics presented at the last council meeting (and confirmed by Statistics Canada) over the last 18 years, our community population has grown by only 696 souls. But also during this 18 year time frame we are now able to drink safe clear water all year long (with adequate storage for crops and fish,) our sewage no longer seeps onto the playing fields, we have quite a few more safe roads with sidewalks, modern fire apparatus with trained staff and the police station is no longer condemned. Apparently along the way we also

took advantage of Federal/Provincial Action Plan funding on about 75 million in infrastructure improvements. We have come a long way but many years of deferments and making do have finally caught up and now we have to get serious. I remember in the mid-1990s being involved in an Official Community Plan advisory group and a few folks were adamant that growth must stop. “We are here now; we don’t want or need any more people.” Well, we have sure accomplished that objective in spades. Not only has this anemic growth stifled

our district’s ability to operate; what about our businesses, service clubs, sporting facilities, schools and recreation? It is easy to blame the recession for all our woes but I believe this is too simplistic. Don’t you think our lack of choice in new construction may have had something to do with it? Our options in recent developments are either an apartment over a store, a bare land strata on a steep rocky hill side, a wildfire area overlooking an unkempt industrial park or purchase an orchard, lease it out and build a mansion. Not only are the choices limited, they

are usually quite expensive. Is it any wonder new folks possibly bypass our community as a place to settle? If I recall, our present councillors campaigned on a platform to fix the water, improve the roads, and update the OCP to reflect a walkable community. Folks, I think that is why we elected them and that is what they are trying to do. Remember the last time we allowed a few dogmatic folks to sway decisions and we lost a viable value added agri-business to Omak, Washington. We will never live that down. Let’s take advantage of this slow

growth period and put a community driven future urban plan in place so we are ready for the next cycle. It will happen whether we like it or not, lets prepare now for next 50 years. This will be my last letter for a while. I am revisiting New Zealand, in a very similar community to ours. It went through this same planning exercise about 15 years ago. We l l - p l a n n e d urban developments followed, lot prices came down and agricultural folks are pleased that sprawl has stopped. Everyone wins. Let’s get on board. Don Hudgeon Summerland

Dear Editor: I would like to state up front that I believe taking farm land out of the Agricultural Land Reserve is a mistake when there are so many hungry people in our world. And yes, I do believe we need to consider the world’s needs since we are part of this world. Food banks remind us of this need constantly. The fact that a larger parcel of land in the Prairie Valley area is being offered to the ALR to replace what would be taken out for development closer to town is very disconcerting. The individual farms in this vicinity are nearly all producing farms, some of which have been doing so for 50 years or more. One does not pick up an orchard or a farm yard with all its buildings, equipment and livestock and set it down in a new area. As in most communities in Canada, there was a time when there was room for everyone. And, like in many communities, it is the farmers and their land and way of life that have become disposable. Can we not, here in this community, think along different lines? I do not disagree with growth, but let it not be the farmers and their farmland who always seem to have to pay the price. The young folks I see who work in the orchards in this area earn income from

these orchards. There are even some who aspire to become orchardists or vineyard owners themselves. They already are familiar with the soil in this area and have seen it produce marvellous fruit crops. Who has tested the soil in the Prairie Valley proposed land? Is that land as level as the land council wishes to remove from the ALR? There is great emphasis being put on having housing within walking distance from downtown. I live in an orchard. When I travel the roads, I meet a number of walking folks, but these are folks who have left town for an exercising walk in the country, not the other way around. I think the “walking distance” aspect is not a realistic objective. Can you picture a mother pushing a stroller towards town in the heat of summer or in the cold of winter? Or anyone walking back towards home carrying bags of groceries or other purchases? Having two members on council who desire to have their farm land developed rather than renting it out for production purposes is very disconcerting. I must add that I am very disappointed that only one member of council chose to oppose the growth plan as it stands. I do applaud his decision. Anne Gentes Summerland

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Support for the gardens

Herlinda Burt of the Summerland Credit Union presents a chequer for $807 to Charlotte Leaming, president of the Summerland Ornamental Gardens and Eva Antonijevic, community programs director for the gardens. The money was raised over the past three months during the Credit Union’s ongoing Comfort for a Cause campaign. Staff at the Credit Union contribute $1 each week matched by the Credit Union, for the privilege of wearing jeans to work. The money collected goes to various community organizations.

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licensed commercial grow operators. I envisioned the location would not be in residential areas, rural and agricultural because the very nature of this business entails a high

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municipalities would ensure fire codes, building codes, health and safety and security regulations were enforced. Surprise, surprise. None of the above. Many of these

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licensed commercial grow operations are hiding behind the Agricultural Land Reserve umbrella. They are building huge manufacturing workshops on ALR land described for planning purposes as agricultural use. This is not entirely true. The ALR land is not being used and in some instances it is prime land. Furthermore, Health Canada has decreed that even if you are a neighbour to one of these licensed grow ops, you have no right to be informed of such a risky business being conducted in your area. It seems outrageous that I do not have the choice to protect my family from a substance which very

often attracts serious organized crime. Councils across B.C. are in a quandary. They do not know how to handle this new legislation. Point in fact, Kelowna council is trying to make a decision. Council fighting the government is going to entail the taxpayer in a lot of money. A far simpler alternative would be four councils to make a special bylaw for pot manufacturing. The manufacturing, distribution, etc. would only be done in a secured location on designated legal industrial lands. In so doing, the general public would be assured that there is no danger to them. L. Price Summerland

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Members of the Summerland Fire Department presented Summerland Dry Grad with $1,571.50. The money was raised from the fire department’s chipping of holiday trees. Grads and the fire department thank the public for donating their trees for this cause. In the back row from left are firefighters Rob Robinson, Rick Leardo, Brad Hanley and Merv Minty. In front are students Jessa Barber, Kylie Erb and Patricia Gove.

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Earlier, a figure of 87 hectares had been stated as the amount of land to be removed from the Agricultural Land Reserve, but municipal planner Ian McIntosh said the latest figures are based on more accurate measurements. He added that the change in land should be seen as a boundary shift rather than an increase in farm land. “This is a redistribution of the boundaries to accommodate both farms and urban growth,” he said. Much of the land slated for exclusion is close to the core of the community. Opponents of the land plan have repeatedly stated that these parcels represent some of the best agricultural land

within the community. Erin Carlson, a farmer who has been advocating for keeping the 80.34 hectares within the Agricultural Land Reserve, said the quality of the land must be considered. She said soil samples have been taken of the land within the agricultural land reserve, but similar studies have not been done on the lands slated for inclusion. “We now have a scientific understanding of the soil in the lands they want to take out,” Carlson said. “No true soil sampling has been done on the land they want to put in.” Mayor Janice Perrino said the growth plan will minimize potential conflicts

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between farmers and their urban neighbours. “Put the community in the core and the agriculture on the outside to minimize the impact for residents,” she said. She added that the growth plan is not a development plan but rather a plan to create an area for future growth. A report outlining the case for the change in the urban growth area was received by council

in early December. On Jan. 31, a draft of the plan will be presented to the municipality’s Advisory Planning Committee. The plan will come before council at the Feb. 11 meeting. A public hearing will be held at a special meeting at the Arena Banquet Room on March 3. Before the plan can be adopted, it must receive the approval of the province’s Agricultural Land

Commission, since it involves the removal of land from the Agricultural Land Reserve. The commission was formed in 1973 and has a mandate to preserve agricultural land within the province. At present, around 4.7 million hectares or five per cent of the land in British Columbia is in the land reserve. This amount is roughly the same as when the land reserve was created.

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Few limits on agricultural land uses by John Arendt With few limitations, almost every agricultural use is permitted on farm land within Summer-

land. Municipal planner Ian McIntosh said right to farm legislation allows farmers to use generally accepted

farming practices for any form of agriculture. There are some regulations in place for farmers in Summerland, but these

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within Summerland only one farm offers seasonal camping for tourists. Medical marijuana grow operations are allowed on land within the Agricultural Land Reserve, but changing legislation at the federal level will restrict how a grow operation must be run. In addition, two B.C. municipalities are challenging the growing of medical marijuana as a permitted use on land within the Agricultural Land Reserve. The regulations

governing Agricultural Land Reserve properties have the potential to create rural-urban conflicts, Mayor Janice Perrino

the permitted uses on agricultural land are part of the reason she and others on municipal council wish to create a

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said. The municipality cannot stop a farmer from using a parcel of land for livestock or poultry instead of fruit or vineyards. “Hogs have the same rights as grapes,” she said. She added that

growth plan with the majority of Summerland’s future growth occurring in the core of the community. “The community should be at the core of the town and the agriculture should be on the outskirts.”

while adding 91.7 hectares in the Prairie Valley area for agriculture. “In 2005, more than 300 acres were removed from the ALR to make way for the Summerland Hills Resort. This decision was based on the OCP from 1995 and no land was returned to the ALR anywhere in B.C.,” said Alex Thistlewood of Stop the Swap. “Now the proposal is to put 225 acres to the ALR and remove 200 acres close to downtown. Despite

what happened in 2005, the argument is that we do not have a net loss to agriculture or to agricultural land within the municipality.” Carlson said the future of farm land is at issue. “We’re just fighting for the land,” she said. “If you have a suggestion, please share it.” In addition to the rally, there is an online petition asking Summerland’s council to keep the land within the Agricultural Land Reserve. The petition can be found at you.leadnow.ca/p/summerlandalr. In addition to the online version of the petition, a print version is available at Framecraft Gallery, 13224 Victoria Rd. N. and at The Beanery, 13016 Victoria Rd. N.

Farm land rally planned for Feb. 10

A rally has been planned for those wishing to show support for keeping more than 80 hectares within the Agricultural Land Reserve. Erin Carlson, who has been advocating to preserve the land for agriculture, said the rally will be held on Monday, Feb. 10 at noon at the bandshell in Memorial Park. The rally is in response to a proposal to remove 80.34 hectares near the core of the community for future urban growth,

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FRENCH IMMERSION Registration for 2014/2015

For Parents of current Grade 5 students: A letter, along with an application form, regarding next September’s grade 6 French Immersion class(es) is now available at all elementary school offices, the Okanagan Skaha School District No. 67 Board Office (425 Jermyn Ave., Penticton), or on the district website at www.sd67.bc.ca Deadline for applications is 12:00 Noon, Monday, February 3, 2014 The program is available to all students residing in the Okanagan Skaha School District entering grade six in September of 2014. Students outside the district are permitted to enrol on a space-available basis (ie., after Okanagan Skaha School District students have been accommodated).

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CounCil report The regular meeting of municipal council was held on Jan. 13 in council chambers. The mayor and all members of council were present.

Fence allowed

A development variance permit was issued for 19004 Garnett Valley Road to legitimize a fence constructed at the property.

Free roaming horses addressed

Council will provide a letter of support tot he Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen supporting their Community to Community Special Project: Free Roaming Horses. The corporate officer and the bylaw enforcement officer will participate in meeting with multiple stakeholders to address the free roaming horse issue.

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Council granted a request to waive the fees for Centre Stage Theatre for a fundraising concert. The Play It Forward concert was held on Saturday, Jan. 11. Municipal staff will amend the existing Policy for Providing Grants-in-Aid, in order to establish clear guidelines and procedures for handling future waiver requests.

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The Summerland Ultra Jets Atom hockey team participated in the South Okanagan Atom Hockey Tournament Jan. 10 to 12. The team played some fantastic hockey, exhibiting excellent team work and finishing overall with two wins and two losses. In the front row (kneeling) from left are Sydney St.Hilaire, Sam Fortin, Brett Cerutti, Caitlyn Riddle. In the back row from left are Kaylee Bird, Matthew Lowery, Logan Miller, Josh Newton, Holden Girard, Levi Doerksen, Andrew Read, Logan Gottwald, Connor McWatters, Max Havers. Coaches from left, Dan St. Hilaire and Kent Miller.

Nominations open for Order of British Columbia

The Order of British Columbia offers British Columbians an opportunity to take part in the public recognition of individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievement, excellence and distinction in their particular fields of endeavour. Nominations are now being received for the 2014 Order of

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Physiotherapist Pieter Rijke and receptionist Shirley Bond welcome the 10,000th patient, Ian Smith, to Summerland Physiotherapy on Jan. 15. Summerland Physiotherapy has been operating in Summerland since 1998. It was first located in the current location of Cozy Bay Restaurant prior to moving to its current location on the corner of Main Street and Victoria Road.

The Summerland Chamber is reaching completion of a new online Investment and Relocation Guide for Summerland. The guide includes useful information and statistics for those looking to open a business or move to Summerland. The information covered includes community demographics, data on available industrial land in the district, statistics on employment, housing and education, and community services. The guide will be available to download from the chamber’s website at the end of January.

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and volunteers. These include everything from Sustainability to Retail, Trade services to Tourism, Business of the Year and Citizen/Volunteer of the Year. The deadline for nomination is tomorrow, Jan. 24. Pick up a nomination form at the Review Office, Municipal Hall, or the Summerland Chamber office, or go online to summerlandchamber.com to nominate online. Don’t miss your chance to attend the Gala Awards evening on Feb. 22 at the Summerland Waterfront Resort. This event sells out every year, so early booking is recommended. Tickets can be purchased from the Summerland Chamber office.

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Two local businesses have launched new websites to promote their companies. The new owners of High Roller Lanes Bowling Alley have gone live with highrollerlanes.ca. Since starting her business in 2012, Ursula Drescher, owner of Eneas Creek Wooden Products has been steadily growing her business reach. She recently started a new website w w w. e n e a s c r e e k . com and is looking to expand her customer base around the Okanagan Valley.

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Podcast success

Summerland fibre artist Brandy Lynn Maslowski of Brandy Lynn Designs was the Art Gallery’s artist in residence last year, and 2014 is proving to be even more successful. Six months ago she launched Canadian Quilt Talk, an online podcast all about quilting and fibre art in Canada. Since then the podcast has gained a magazine sponsor and a dedicated following of quilters from around the world. Canadian Quilt Talk’s Facebook page has also tipped the 500+ fans mark. Learn more at www. brandylynndesigns. com.

On the move

In December, Avery Law Office opened the doors to their new, larger office on Victoria Road. They are now located at #10713615 Victoria Road North.

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NeighbourLink provides community help by Carla McLeod “Love thy neighbour as thyself.” That is what the volunteer organization NeighbourLink is doing. “It was started 12 years ago in a church hall, simply to help the citizens of Summerland,” said Mirjana Komljenovic, community coordinator for the organization. “We find that the majority of our calls are from seniors needing transportation and non-medical services in their homes, such as errands, minor repairs, sometimes visitation,” she explained. “What I really want to stress is that anyone can call NeighbourLink and if we can’t help, we will find someone who can. There isn’t an age restriction or an income restriction and there is not a faith restriction.” The organization is a community partner with the United Way as well as five local churches, St John’s Lutheran, Summerland Baptist, Summerland United, Summerland Pentecostal and St. Stephen’s Anglican. Funding comes from these as well as from local service clubs, businesses, and individuals. “It’s a very supportive community,” said office manager Marj Ericson. When someone decides to become a volunteer with

NeighbourLink, there are two levels of volunteering to choose from. In order to have one-on-one contact with a client, a volunteer is required to have a criminal record check, an interview, and a referral with a sign off from one of the church ministers. This ensures a level of safety for the clients. Once this process is finished the volunteer is provided with training and a name tag and is then ready to work under the direction of a volunteer church coordinator. The second level of volunteering, which does not include such rigorous requirements, involves helping to set up, register, and greet the public at special functions that NeighbourLink holds throughout the year. One such event is the Soup Social that is held the second Tuesday of every month at the Seniors’ Drop In Centre. This is a free event that all members of the community are invited to. NeighbourLink is thankful to have 45 fully trained volunteers and 10 second tier volunteers at this time. Speaking of the rewards she has received from being involved with NeighbourLink, Komljenovic said, “I think the greatest reward is the people that

Helping neighbours I have met, all of them, whether clients or supporters or volunteers. The biggest reward from all of that is…..I have experienced the great compassion of humanity.” If anyone in the community requires the services of NeighbourLink or wants to become involved the number to call is 250-404HOPE(4673.) 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.

Baptist Church offers DivorceCare for Kids DivorceCare for Kids is a 13-week program designed to help children in families experiencing separation or divorce. The program provides them with a place to process some of the many and confusing emotions that they experience and to lessen some of the negative symptoms that may accompany their struggle such as behavioural problems, academic struggles and relational difficulties.

The program encourages the children through DVDs, activities and discussion times as well as through the stories of adults who also grew up in homes of divorce. DivorceCare for Kids is open to children in Grades 1 through 6 and will run

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NeighbourLink board members from left are Marj Ericson, office manager; Mirjana Komljenovic, community coordinator; May LaLonde; Terry Sotir, vice chair; Marj Plitt, chair and Betty Ann Xenis, treasurer.

at Summerland Baptist Church on Sundays from 5 to 7 p.m., beginning Feb. 2. DivorceCare is a similar program for adults and will be held simultaneously with DivorceCare for Kids. Please call 250494-3313 for more information.

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Artist headlines Ducks Unlimited portfolio by John Arendt

A painting by Summerland artist Peter Steuart has earned him prestigious recognition through Ducks Unlimited Canada. Steuart’s painting, Northern Landscape, depicts a snowy owl, painted from a reference photograph he had taken in the B.C. Southern Interior. The painting was submitted to the Ducks Unlimited Canada National Art Portfolio. Of the 1,211 entries received this year, 20 were made into high quality limited edition prints, used for fundraising initiatives for Ducks Unlimited Canada. Steuart, a selftaught painter, was named Artist of the Year for his painting. “Getting the Ducks Unlimited title was incredible,” he said “I just couldn’t believe it.” After a career as a photographer, Steuart made the switch to painting when he was 43. At the time, photog-

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Summerland Review Thursday, January 23, 2014

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. 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 250-494-7262 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. 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 Seniors Centre. Contact Darlene at 250-494-9310.

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. 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.

s 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. Whist is played on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m. at the Seniors Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown St.

Wednesday

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. Summerland Scribes, a group for creative writers passionately engaged in works of fiction, creative non-fiction and playwriting, meets on the second and fourth

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If you would like to have your event listed on this page, please e-mail us at news@ summerlandreview.com, send us a fax at 250494-5453 or drop off your information at the Summerland Review, 13226 Victoria Rd. N, Summerland. The Summerland Review’s website at summerlandreview.com also has an online calendar where you can list your events.

www.summerlandreview.com 13 Wednesdays of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Summerland Arts Centre, 9533 Main St. Call John at 250-4940460. The Summerland Badminton Club plays every Wednesday at 7 p.m. all year. Shaun at 250-494-1513.

Upcoming

Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week, Recope Society of Summerland offers medically supervised water therapy and land exercise programs helpful to clients with various medical conditions, such as joint replacements, stroke, back problems, arthritis, to name just a few. A medical referral is required. 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. 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. The Summerland Museum has resumed its fall and winter hours. The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m.

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Bantam Jets lose to Penticton The Summerland Bantam Jets faced Penticton at McLaren arena on Saturday for a devastating first loss of the year. The first and only goal was scored in the first period by #2

Brett Wilson. The game was tied for the second period but Penticton slipped one past goalie Pierre Holmes in the third with 3:45 left on the clock. Summerland pulled their goalie

for an exciting final 30 seconds but to no avail resulting in a 2-1 loss. The Jets played

Kelowna at CNC place on Sunday. Both teams came out strong in the first and scored in the first

two minutes to make it 1-1. Subsequent goals were scored by Remy Houde, Dawson

Handfield, and Brett Wilson who scored in the last second of the second period for a 3-2 lead.

In the third period Brett Wilson scored again, and finally Sean Wilson fired one in for a 5-3 win.

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Summerland Review Thursday, January 23, 2014

Steam win biggest game against Osoyoos Coyotes

On Saturday night the Summerland Steam traveled to Osoyoos to take on the Coyotes in what was their biggest game of the season to date. With an eight-day break since their last game, it gave the Steam a chance to rest and heal some bumps and bruises before taking on the

Coyotes on Saturday night. Paulsen Lautard, who missed the Jan. 10 game due to injury, returned to the lineup in a big way for Summerland. He recorded a hat trick in the hockey game and led the offensive charge for the Steam as they picked up a 6-5 victory. Reid Brown, Gordon Walters, and Dylan Burton also scored for the Steam as they scored five times on 22 shots on Coyotes’ starting goaltender Nathan Alalouf before he was relieved to start the

Scoreboard Curling Summerland Curling Club Results: Jan. 13 to 17 Monday morning senior men: Lionel Coleman defeated Paul Cowen, Stan Green defeated Bob Ezart, Dale Abrey defeated Hector Cartier. Monday evening men: Stan Green defeated Mike Lemke, Brian Hodgson defeated Rick Drewnisz, Steve Clement defeated Gary Raymond, Ken Rae defeated Dale Abrey. Tuesday morning mixed: Bill Moffat tied Bob Ezart, Jim Hunt tied Ev Gillespie, Bill Penman defeated Hector Cartier, Jerry Lidin defeated Barb Ezart . Tuesday evening ladies: Lil Blashko defeated Wendi Archer, Harlene Knorr defeated Judy Beck, Betty Raymond defeated Diana Leitch, Gail Ostaficiuk defeated Bev Skinner. Wednesday morning senior men: Lionel Coleman defeated Stan Green, Hector Cartier defeated Bob Ezart, Doug Cade defeated Doug Steinke . Wednesday evening men: Glen Brennan defeated Ken Rae, Dave Tether tied Bob Walker, Dave Gartrell defeated Louie Costa, Rick Drewnisz defeated Gary Wingerak. Wednesday late evening: Gary Raymond defeated Eric Cooper. Thursday morning ladies: Bev Skinner tied Virginia Cundliffe, Diana Leitch defeated Betty Raymond, RoseMarie Fenrich defeated Ev Gillespie. Thursday evening open: Clem Beaulac defeated Jerad St. John, John Egyed defeated Doug Patan, Tony Blashko defeated Eric Johnson, Glen Brennan defeated Gary Raymond. Thursday late evening: Ken Rae defeated Russ Lemke. Friday evening mixed: Patty Eldridge defeated Blair Stuckey, Dave Hood tied Allen Tower, Dan Laktin defeated Ian Rogers, Gavin Griffiths defeated Tracy Waddington. Friday late evening mixed: Bob Wareham defeated Val Utigard, Steve Favel tied Bonnie Young, Louie Costa tied Sue Woods. Tip of the week: A delivered stone cannot be touched by any item as it is going down the sheet of ice. This is called a burnt stone, and must be removed from play. Any rocks moved by a burnt stone should be replaced to original position.

third period by Coyotes’ AP goaltender and 16-year-old Penticton native Brandon Lockett. Lockett stopped eight of nine Steam shots, the only goal he allowed being the hat trick goal from Paulsen Lautard which stood as the game winner after the Coyotes made a late push to make the score 6-5. Brett Huber was solid in the Summerland crease making 32 saves and picking up his fourth win in five games against the Coyotes. The scoring started early in this contest courtesy of Wyatt Trumbley just 3:49 into the hockey game. Assists on the goal went to Colten Braid and Cameron Dobransky, and the Coyotes had an early edge. It didn’t take long for the Steam to even the score, however, as Lautard buried one behind goaltender Nathan Alalouf on a power play just under six minutes later. That goal was assisted by Josh Dacosta and pulled the Steam even at 1-1. The period ended with the same score despite some good chances for Osoyoos on a power play after Steam newcomer Calvin Hadley took a cross-checking penalty late in the frame. The Steam took the lead early in the second period by once again scoring in bunches. Lautard, Reid Brown, and Gordon Walters scored in a 4:30 span early in the second period to turn a 1-1 tie into a 4-1 Steam lead. Penticton product Michael Crawford drew the Coyotes within two at the 4:34 mark of the period, before Dylan Burton added another Steam goal late in the second period that pushed the score to 5-2 heading to the third period. That would be all for Coyotes’ goaltender Alalouf as he turned things over to Brandon Lockett to

start the third period. The Coyotes started their comeback on a power play near the midway point of the third when a shot from Dobransky found its way into the back of the net behind Huber to bring the score to 5-3. Lautard answered back, however, just four minutes later to complete his hat trick and restore the Steam’s three-goal lead. The Coyotes would push late, adding goals from Brock MacDonald and Brendan Smith in the final two minutes, but ultimately would come up short at the final buzzer. Jordan Boultbee had two assists in the game for the Steam, and Kienan Scott, Daylan Robertson, Olli Dickson, Sam Nigg, Josh Dacosta and Kendell Wilson also added an assist each to the score sheet. Dobransky led the way for the Coyotes with a goal and 2 assists, while Michael Crawford had a goal and an assist. Colten Braid, Brock McDonald, Brendan Smith, Luc Gradisar, Brock Anderson, Colin Chmelka, and Liam Neary also added assists for the Coyotes in the losing effort. The win for Summerland pushes them three points up on the Coyotes, who still maintain a game in hand advantage. It essentially guarantees the Steam one of four spots in the playoffs with 11 games remaining. The Coyotes will use that one game in hand on Sunday when they take to the ice to face the North Okanagan Knights at 1:35. On Friday, Jan. 24 the Steam host the Princeton Posse. It will be the first home game in three full weeks, so make sure to come out and support the boys.

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Justin Kripps, left, with teammate Bryan Barnett, finished the qualifying season of seven World Cup races with his best ever finish in the two-man event, placing fifth. Kripps will compete in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia next month.

Kripps named to Olympic team A Summerland athlete will compete in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia next month. Justin Kripps qualified and was named to the Canadian Olympic Team for two events. He finished the qualifying races ranked ninth in the world in the fourman bobsleigh event and 11th for the twoman bobsleigh event. This is Kripps’ second season on the World Cup circuit as a pilot. This is the first time Canada has had three teams qualify in bobsleigh. Only three countries can have three teams in the Olympics bobsleigh. To qualify, Kripps had to rank ahead of either the United States or Russian No. 3 sleds. He defeated the No. 3 and No. 2 teams for both countries and even managed to rank ahead of Canada No. 1 in the four-man event. For the Olympics, he will be designated Canada No. 3 for the two-man and Canada No. 2 for the fourman. There will be 30 teams in each event. The two-man bobsleigh races at the 2014 Winter Olym-

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Kienan Scott (nicknamed El Diablo) is 5’ 10” and weighs 160 lbs. His hometown is Spokane. He was born in 1996 and started playing hockey in 2000 at the junior mite level. He is a rookie this year and wears #91 for the Summerland Steam. Kienan’s favourite hockey memory is National Camp 2010 and 2011. His favourite pre-game meal is teriyaki penne with chicken at the Pasta Factory. His favourite movie is Kicking & Screaming, and his favourite song is “You’re Beautiful.” His favourite saying is,”If you ain’t first, you’re last.” Kienan’s hobbies are playing hockey and golf. He thinks the best thing about Summerland is the Steam and A & W. HOME GAME SCHEDULE

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COFFEY, ALBERT EDWARD: Albert has gone to join his wife, Kay on January 14, 2014. Albert was born in Linaria, Alberta, May 27, 1921. He will be lovingly remembered by his sons; Roger (Sandi) of Quesnel, BC, Bruce (Alma) of Peachland, BC, 7 step daughters, 14 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren. Sadly predeceased by 8 sisters. Special thanks to the 2nd floor residential care staff at Summerland Seniors Village for their outstanding care and love. Private family service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.providencefuneralhomes.com

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FILIPE, FRANCOISE IRENE MARIE (nee Lecoupe): passed away on January 15th, 2014 at Dr. Andrew’s Pavilion, Summerland, BC at the age 75 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Antonio Filipe, children; Francine Ronnback (Lars) of Airdrie, Alberta, Paul Rusenstrom of Timmins, Ontario and Michel Lecoupe (Lonnie) of Roblin, Ontario, stepfather, Bernadin Tardif, brothers and sisters; Rolland Lecoupe (Marguerite) of Timmins, Ontario, Ronald Lecoupe (Maimu) of Toronto, Ontario, grandchildren; Bryan-James, Kenneth, Cody and Zack, as well as many nieces and nephews. Sadly predeceased by her parents; Gabrielle Dutrisac-LecoupeTardif, Albert Lecoupe of Blezzard Valley, Ontario, sisters; Clemence Lecoupe-Jacob (Ken) of Timmins Ontario, Aurele Lecoupe of Timmins, Ontario, and Suzanne Lecoupe-Caron (Roger) of Timmins, Ontario. Special thanks to staff at Dr. Andrew’s Pavilion (Summerland Extended Care) Summerland, British Columbia. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, January 24th, 2014 at 10:30 am at Holy Child Catholic Church, 14010 Rosedale Avenue, Summerland, British Columbia. Interment will be held at Timmins, Ontario. Memorial tributes may be made to Parkinson Society of British Columbia, 600 – 890 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC., V6C 1J9. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.providencefuneralhomes.com

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Understanding the wireless code of conduct

Recently one of our local newspapers in OkanaganCoquihalla asked an online survey question to readers, the question was a simple one: “Do you support the CRTC’s wireless code of conduct?” What got my attention was that nearly 70 per cent of those who took part in the survey felt the code of conduct was either confusing or that they lacked enough information to form an accurate opinion. It is always concerning when such a large percentage of citizens indicate they lack sufficient information on a subject. In this case information has been publicly available since the code of conduct was announced in June of last year however many may have tuned it out because while the announcement was made in June, the actual policy did not take effect until Dec. 2, 2013. Another reason may be that the wireless code of conduct

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Dan Albas will be implemented differently dependent upon individual circumstances: For any new wireless contract signed on Dec. 2, 2013 or more recently, you are already covered under the new wireless code of conduct. What if your contract is dated previous to Dec. 2, 2013? If your pre-existing contract is renewed, extended or has had the key terms amended after Dec. 2, 2013 the wireless code of conduct will also apply to your contract. What if your contract was signed prior to Dec. 2, 2013 and you have no need

to renew, extend or otherwise change the terms of your contract? As of June 3, 2015 the wireless code of conduct will apply to all wireless contracts regardless of when they were signed. What are the benefits of the wireless code of conduct? Here is a brief summary of the conditions the Code of Conduct places on wireless providers to your benefit as customers: the ability to cancel your contract at no cost after a maximum of two years, the ability to cancel your contract and return your phone at no cost, within 15 days (and specific usage limits), if you are unhappy with the service, to be able to have your phone unlocked after 90 days, or immediately if you paid in full for your phone. Also included is the option to have your service suspended at no cost if your phone is lost or stolen, to receive a notification when

you are roaming in a different country, disclosing what the rates are for voice services, text messages, and data usage, to limit your data overage charges to $50 a month and your data

roaming charges to $100 a month and to charge no extras for a service described as “unlimited”. You may also refuse a change to the key terms and conditions of your contract,

including the services in your contract, the price for those services, and the duration of your contract. The above changes in some cases apply differently to pre-paid wireless services.

If you have further questions or comments on the wireless code of conduct please do not hesitate to contact me directly. Dan Albas is the MP for Okanagan Coquihalla.

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