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WHAT’S INSIDE:

The Summerland Steam provided exciting hockey action in the Junior B division semi-finals.

Recycling fees

An alliance of B.C. business groups are demanding the province halt the new Multi Material BC recycling system.

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School upgrades

Proposed improvements for Summerland Secondary School have been deemed a low priority by the provincial Education Ministry.

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Years of service

The Summerland Food Bank is marking its 30th anniversary this year.

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YOUR SMILE Housework can’t kill you — but why take the chance?

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Growth plan on hold by John Arendt

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PA G E S

Town hall meeting, new public hearing held before council vote on controversial strategy

Series final

Summerland swimmers brought back medals following a recent swim meet in Chilliwack.

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Emelia Seel, left, and Dainen Seel, both three years old, enjoy a warm day at the playground equipment in Memorial Park.

Summerlanders will have to wait a little longer before members of municipal council make a decision on the community’s proposed Urban Growth Plan. On Monday evening, Mayor Janice Perrino announced that one or more town hall information meetings, followed by a second public hearing, will be held before council makes a decision on the controversial growth strategy. A public hearing was held at the Arena Banquet Room on March 3. Around 300 people attended the hearing, filling the room to capacity. An estimated 50 people were locked out of the proceedings — a move which resulted in considerable outrage. “No one should have been left out of the public hearing,” Perrino said. Janice “Those people are going to Perrino have the right to speak.” The town hall meetings prior to the next public hearing will provide more information about the growth strategy. The plan, as presented, calls for the removal of 80.34 hectares of land within the Agricultural Land Reserve, near the core of the community. In exchange, 91.7 hectares in the Prairie Valley area would be added to the land reserve. The removal of this agricultural land has been at the centre of the controversy over the plan. Many of the comments at the public hearing addressed this issue.

Snow pack shows increase Wet weather in February added to the snow pack levels at Summerland Reservoir and Isintok Lake, according to the latest measurements by the municipal water department. At the beginning of March, measurements

taken at Summerland Reservoir showed a snow level of 950 millimetres, or the equivalent of 230 millimetres of water. This is 112 per cent of the historic average, measured over 54 years. A month earlier, the

snow pack at the reservoir was 72 per cent of the historical average. At Isintok Lake, the snow pack measured 760 millimetre, or the equivalent of 133 millimetres of water. This is 87 per cent of the historic average,

measured over 48 years. At the beginning of February, Isintok Lake’s snow pack was just 65 per cent of the historical average. “Both of these are up quite a bit since the readings last month,” said Shawn Hughes, water

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distribution chief operator for the municipality. “We are pretty close to normal now.” Water from the snow pack fills the reservoir system, which provides Summerland with its domestic and irrigation water supply.

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Positions open on Agur Lake Camp board by Keith Dixon Special to the Review As a retiring member of the board of directors of Agur Lake Camp Society, I have saved a space for you. The camp society is actively looking to recruit new board members to be elected at their AGM in April. Would you like to take up the challenge? As you will see from my story, there will never be a dull moment if you do. Five years ago I became a joiner. I had just moved to Summerland and felt a need for social contacts. I set about locating groups where I might feel at home. I joined the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, the Camera Club, a writers’ group and

Agur Lake Camp Society. Polio at 15 had landed me in a lifelong adventure of pushing back my limitations. Agur Lake Camp back then was planning a facility in the wilderness where people with disabilities could camp like they had never camped before. At that point I was a bit disappointed to learn that it was just a plan, not a reality. I attended events on site and imagined what it might be like to be a camper there. I had barely made myself known to board members when I was asked to be on their board of directors. They wanted me to work on a dream with them and to help them make it happen. I had some useful

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Keith Dixon helps with some of the upgrade work at Agur Lake Camp. The camp is looking to recruit new board members in April.

skills and experience. I was a photographer and a writer. I also had experience with managing websites. And I had lived my life with a disability, so I saw things from a unique perspective. All those skills were put to work immediately, and as that was happening I noticed that dozens of people with other skills were there

making their contributions also. I found myself caught up in an ongoing series of meetings, events, work-parties and plain old-fashioned socializing. I am turning 80 this year and am finding it increasingly hard to keep up the pace of my first 15 years of retirement. I would love to continue the ALCS activities that have become so much of

my life, but I no longer have the energy to do it. So I have made a decision to resign from the Board, comforted by the knowledge that someone out there will replace me and get to enjoy the sense of accomplishment that working for ALCS has brought me. The camp welcomed its first campers last summer. In this transition from a plan to a

reality many volunteers are still needed, including people with totally new skills and abilities. ALCS now has a new office. Volunteers are

needed to man the office. ALCS now has a site by a lake with two cabins and a dry camp ground ready for summer operation. Planners and promoters and trail builders and moneyraisers and shovel wielders and paper pushers are all needed. If you want to learn more, click on Volunteers in the top panel of our Home page. Also on that page there is Job Opportunities under Agur Lake Camp. Right in the middle of Home page is a red Camp Registration button which will explain all about getting to camp this summer, if that is your goal. Don’t forget the opening I am leaving for you on the board of directors. I promise you, if you take up my challenge, it could be the most exciting ride of your life. Keith Dixon is the website manager and a retiring director of the board at Agur Lake Camp.

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Business alliance battles recycling fees by Jeff Nagel Black Press

An alliance of business groups opposed to the new Multi Material BC recycling system are demanding the province halt the planned May 19 launch and go back to the drawing board. MMBC, an industry stewardship group, is poised to take responsibility for curbside blue box collection – with more containers and material types collected than before – while charging businesses for the recycling of the packaging and paper they generate. But it’s been in a

bitter fight with small business groups that complain they are set to pay punishingly high fees, which will then be passed on to consumers. The battle took a new turn Monday, when the Canadian Federation of Independent Business and eight other associations launched a campaign in B.C. newspapers and online at rethinkitbc. ca to amplify the pressure on Victoria. CFIB provincial affairs director Mike Klassen predicted job losses and some business closures as a result of the MMBC regulations and fees. “This is public policy

run amok,” he said. B.C. Agriculture Council vice-chair Stan Vander Waal said farmers can’t readily stop packaging strawberries and blueberries in plastic clamshells, because retailers insist that’s what consumers want. Canadian Newspaper Association chairman Peter Kvarnstrom, who is publisher of a paper in Sechelt, warned the new system will be “catastrophic” to B.C. community and daily newspapers, resulting in job losses in an already challenged industry and reduced service to communities.

The opposition groups say they support the aim of the program – to make generators of packaging pay to recycle it – but they dispute the fees and say multinational consumer goods firms like Unilever and Walmart control MMBC and are manipulating it to their benefit, not that of local businesses. Most of the fees for container waste are double or even quadruple what businesses in Ontario pay to a similar agency. Newspapers say they face a $14-million-a-year bite out of their operations because of the 20 cents per kilogram

Recycling system was revised Provincial recycling initiatives set to take effect in spring are much less severe than the fees which were first proposed, Summerland Chamber of Commerce representatives say. Christine Petkau, manager of the chamber, said initially the changes meant a direct cost to all B.C. businesses, but revisions in early February meant fewer than 3,000

of more than 385,000 businesses would be targeted by the regulations. “The government has shown a willingness to address this,” she said. “Hopefully, this will continue.” While the new regulations target only the larger businesses, Petkau said consumers and smaller businesses are affected when larger businesses must pass on their

expenses through higher prices. Since early February, the chamber has not been involved in any further discussions about the recycling program. “We would certainly work with any member who faces a negative impact from the program, to find proactive solutions,” said chamber president Arlene Fenrich.

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2,600 signatures, including 1,200 Summerland names. Perrino said some of the comments at the hearing were based on inaccurate or incomplete information. “I was so shocked by the misinformation the public has,” she said. “ W e n e e d “We were wrong. You have cannot lock people out of to infora public hearing.” mation Janice Perrino g o i n g out to the public so the issue. they can see what In addition, a peti- we’re seeing. I want tion opposing the them to understand proposed growth how we got to this plan was presented. place.” The petition In addition, the received more than hearing will be held Between those who spoke at the hearing and those who presented written submissions, 154 people commented on the plan, with 110 opposed, 25 in favour and the rest not holding a position on either side of

at a larger venue, in order to accommodate all who wish to attend. “We were wrong. You cannot lock people out of a public hearing,” Perrino said, adding

that nobody will be turned away from the next hearing. A town hall meeting will be held in early April, although the details of that meeting have not yet been determined.

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family homes. He said B.C.’s successful container deposit system also means there’s less recyclable material left here for container stewards to collect and sell, so fees have to be higher to cover the system costs. Environment Minister Mary Polak said most businesses are exempt from the fees if they have under $1 million of retail sales, generate less than a tonne of material or operate out of a single retail outlet, while generators of one to five tonnes per year pay flat fees of $550 or $1,200.

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Delaying a decision The decision on Summerland’s Urban Growth Plan has been postponed. On Monday evening, municipal council opted to wait before a decision is made on the controversial plan. The postponement came after a public hearing on the proposal, held on March 3. At that hearing, some who wished to attend were turned away as the venue was filled to capacity. At least one town hall meeting and a new public hearing will be held before the final decision is reached, delaying the decision by at least another four to six weeks. The extra time allows for more information to be presented about the plan before a decision is reached. It also provides an opportunity to alleviate some of the tensions which have developed since the report on the growth strategy was presented in early December. Since that time, the community has become divided over this issue, with passionate arguments presented for and against the proposal. At present, a decision either way would leave a significant segment of the community dissatisfied. Considering the strongly held opinions on both sides of this issue, there is some question as to whether public opinion on the plan will change, even with additional information presented. The longer process may serve to ease tensions, at least at present, but a decision will still be required. Summerland needs a new growth plan and council will have to vote on whether to accept the Urban Growth Plan which has been proposed. This decision will not be an easy one. Whether council chooses to proceed with the plan as presented, reject the plan or ask for a redrawing of the growth area boundaries, no decision will satisfy all in the community.

The Summerland Steam finished their hockey season on a strong note last week in a seven-game division semi-final series. While the North Okanagan Knights won that series, the Steam players gave a strong performance. As Steam management and coaching staff discuss plans for the coming year, the strong showing should help the team when hockey action begins again in fall.

Forget issues, pass the muffins VICTORIA – Proceedings here at the B.C. legislature were briefly thrust into the spotlight last week, firing up the radio talk shows and twitter feeds. No, it wasn’t the B.C. Liberal government forcing through legislation to allow industrial “research” for things like pipeline routes in provincial parks, or the debate on sanctioned Tom Fletcher wolf and grizzly kills. It wasn’t the teacher strike vote, as the scripted motions of that ritual combat are well known to weary parents. It was muffins. More specifically, “free” muffins in a newly relocated and equipped MLA lounge, and a rack installed to hold the said muffins at a cost of $733. This was portrayed as part of a spending spree by Richmond East MLA Linda Reid, elected Speaker last summer. In fact it’s just the latest phase of a strikingly expensive refit to provide wheelchair access, which Reid has championed. The new MLA lounge replaces a seldom-used one at the top of steep stairs high in the 1898 stone structure. The new lounge is served by a ramp near the chamber exit to another under-used room in the library, and equipped with bigscreen TVs to follow proceedings, similar to those installed in the legislature chamber last year.

Everything done here is expensive, from matching ornate woodwork to upgrading ancient plumbing and wiring. But the public, conditioned by media to expect corruption and scandal, would rather be outraged about free muffins. Prior to this, MLAs had to troop down to the basement dining room to put muffins and coffee on their expense accounts, or have an assistant fetch them. The outraged talk shows didn’t mention that. There are access issues in the dining room too, a fact more difficult to ignore with Children and Family Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux, Paralympian Michelle Stilwell and former Vancouver mayor Sam Sullivan now elected to serve using their wheelchairs. A costly new outside access ramp assisted Kenny Michell, who visited last week to tell his harrowing story of the Burns Lake sawmill explosion that nearly burned him to death in 2012 and left him in a wheelchair. The NDP brought a delegation of survivors and family members of the dead from sawdust explosions in Burns Lake and Prince George. They supported the opposition’s demand for an independent inquiry, although their own demands ranged from counselling for longsuffering wives to seeing someone punished for alleged negligence. The scandal pushed in this

tragic story is that some evidence was not protected by WorkSafeBC and wouldn’t have been admissible in court. Prosecutors also said they had enough evidence for charges, but the companies or executives would be able to show “due diligence” that would likely result in acquittal. What that means in English is that the explosion risk of extra-dry dust and air wasn’t fully grasped by either mill operators or WorkSafeBC. All B.C. mills are now subject to more scrutiny, and a coroner’s inquest will be calling witnesses this fall to see what lessons can be learned. Back to pipelines through parks. This may seem like a scandal to urban B.C. residents who already fret about the possibility of the 60-yearold Trans Mountain pipeline, or one of several proposed gas pipelines, intruding on a park. It’s not as well known that Trans Mountain completed a major twinning and upgrading project on the Alberta side in 2008. It crosses Mount Robson Provincial Park and Jasper National Park, without incident or scandal to date. But back to muffingate, as it’s become known around here. I don’t know why people are so cynical and uninterested in serious issues. I wish I did. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Low enrolment was a deciding factor as the Okanagan Skaha School District chose to make a proposed $15-million renovation of Summerland Secondary School a low priority. While the school operates below its capacity, the renovation work is still needed. The community’s demographics and enrolment trends have an effect on the student population in Summerland. Unless trends change and student numbers increase, it is unlikely the work will proceed any time soon.

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Natural connection needed here Dear Editor: I was talking to a person that moved to Summerland from

Kelowna a few years ago. He said he had moved here because

of the open spaces, the orchards and the ambience of a small community, where he

has gotten to know many more people than in the much longer time he was in

Kelowna. He has much more time to commune with nature now,

too, as he spends time biking in the area. This is often the

THE EARLY YEARS

Spring chores

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On the far left, Sandy Smith seems enthusiastic about wielding a pitchfork, while Gordon and Margaret (front centre) aren’t quite as thrilled about their little shovels. Edward is one of the boys in the back, and the other two children in the photo haven’t been identified. “Everyone helps” must have been the motto at the Smith Orchard around 1918 and working in the orchard was probably on the list of chores for kids when they weren’t in school. Spring break starts on Saturday and thanks to tractors and other machinery you probably won’t see too many children with pitchforks working in local orchards. And for that, kids (and their parents) are undoubtedly very thankful.

Farm land, not growth, was reason for concerns Dear Editor: I was pleased to see so many people come out to voice their opinions and listen to the opinions of others at the public hearing on March 3. As I sat there and looked around the room I was amazed by the passion and concern that one young woman has been able to inspire in an entire community. Thank you Erin Carlson. The one thing that I object to is the idea that those of us who spoke out against the land swap are simply opposed to change. One young man

even made the point that we consider “growth” to be a dirty word. This idea, that to oppose the development of ALR land is tantamount to opposing “growth” or “change,” has long been the view of people who argue in favour of such development. The truth is, at no time did I say that I oppose either. I didn’t hear a single person who spoke against council’s proposal say that they were opposed to change. Change is inevitable. Growth is also and with that growth will come develop-

ment. I have always known this, Joe knew this and the people I have spoken to who spoke out against council’s proposal know this also. We do not oppose growth or development — we simply refuse to believe that it requires the decimation of our productive food land. I applaud every person who had the courage to stand up and speak at the public hearing whether I agree with your views or not. Every person has a right to their own opinion on this issue. No one, however, has the right to put

words in my mouth or the mouths of others. The truth is this entire process has been flawed since the beginning. The Agricultural Land Reserve was created to preserve viable farm land for the production of food and to make it unavailable for development in perpetuity. By the very definition and mandate of the ALR, these 199 acres should never have been included in Summerland council’s “Where do we grow from here?” scenario. Julie Sardinha Summerland

problem with life in the big cities. People there are no longer in touch with nature. They spend their leisure time looking at TV and its celebrities. This has become more significant to them than a knowledge of local birds and edible wild plants. Nature becomes out of focus and they no longer notice its decline. It is only those of us who deal with nature on a daily basis; who notice when the birds are gone; when we get more and more intrusive plants into our fields; when we have lost control of our farm land with the continuous intrusion of residential and industrial buildings. When nature as a whole becomes less interesting to the urbanite, it makes it even less likely that they will pay attention to it. When that happens it won’t matter if we lose our orchards, our vineyards, or our backyard gardens. Our natural habitat and our agricultural way of life will be gone with it. Frank Martens Summerland

Growth plan was created with public consultation Dear Editor: The public hearing last Monday to discuss our new Official Community Plan revision brought some interesting questions about how our society reacts to modern media influence. There were about 270 people in attendance, which is rather good for any planning issue, but I have to ask how many of the folks that attended the hearing, actually took to time to review the options and participate in the almost year long Future Summerland process that lead up to the plan that we were there to discuss. Hopefully everyone. This plan was not put together by council, planners or consultants. It was put together by five times as many local residents who took time and effort over the past year to review the options and make compromises. This is the community’s plan. The reason the result is different this time is because this was the first time we were not told

where the growth area can be. Other OCPs we were specifically told we were not allowed to modify ALR boundaries. There was no OCP committee this time. The entire process was left up to the residents that wished to participate. Personally, I thought the young folks in the consulting group had a very innovative and “hands on” process, both to encourage participation and interpret the result. Every time we made a change to the design the effect the instantly evident. There really was no excuse to not become involved because it could actually be done in your own living room. It always amazes me how so few folks are willing to become involved in our community planning when the planning is actually being done, but are so willing to attend a one-night event and complain about the result. Don Hudgeon Summerland

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Public was shut out of hearing Dear Editor: This was the first public hearing in Summerland, to my knowledge, where the general public who arrived 15 minutes before the meeting start time came

against enforced locked doors. I would have thought general courtesy would have been to adjourn this meeting and find suitable space to accommodate all interested

public. Is this not what the public hearing process is all about; to hear all the different points of view and let the citizens have a voice? I counted 67

people outside the locked doors before the meeting time and then still people came and other frustrated people left. As people exited the meeting, they let in others to the same

proportion. There were even town councillors, head table people, who were out there until the door was unlocked to let them in. They were well

aware of the situation outside. I think it would be proper now to hold another public hearing. Or, after a 35-minute wait outside and hearing dif-

ferent opinions and concerns against the land swap, the mayor and most councillors should abandon their pursuit. Jim Hunt Summerland

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Dear Editor: Last week’s public meeting in Summerland regarding the proposed ALR Land Swap was a disaster. By 7 p.m. when the meeting was scheduled to begin, there were 47 members of the public locked out of the arena, unable to sign up on the speakers’ list, unable to be seen as interested parties in the argument, either for or against. The number of persons prevented to access this public hearing ebbed and flowed for over an hour after the meeting commenced. No one in, no one out. That’s pretty effective silencing when you think about it. Yes, the fire marshal needs to uphold public safety by maintaining control of seat-

ing at the venue. But to hold a single meeting at a 225 capacity venue is silly, certainly when the petition against this proposal has over 2,000 signatures on it. Is it legal for Summerland council to close a subject when there are that many persons who have not been given the opportunity to speak and voice their concerns or opinions? Truthfully, no council member can honestly claim a fair and open public hearing when such a situation occurs. Locking the public out of a public meeting constitutes a nonpublic meeting. Summerland council needs to allow this issue to be discussed — if one were to do the math, a 225

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any agricultural land when these sites are a) more readily available, b) more centrally located, and c) more appropriate for increasing the town’s population and economic flow. What happened only shows how Summerland council has effectively stopped their ears, and simultaneously plugged the mouths of too many members of the public. This was not a fair or reasonable public hearing. Offer the public more chances to speak out. Book some more hearings, and hear what the public has to say. That would be the fair and democratic thing to do. K.D. Ingram Summerland

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School renovation deemed low priority Upgrades proposed for high school gymnasium and arts area Joe Fries Black Press

Scientific conclusions

Ben Geertz, a Grade 7 student at Summerland Middle School, created an anaerobic digester for his science fair project examining methane production. The District Science Fair was held in Summerland last week.

Top science fair projects go to regional competition Outstanding science fair projects from the District Science Fair last week will go on to regional competition. A total of 30 entries, including nine from Summerland Middle School students, were chosen. Raja Gupta, science teacher at Summerland Secondary School and an organizer of the science fair, said this year’s entries were good. “I am always pleasantly surprised by the variety of topics covered each year and this year was no exception,” he said. “Would it be feasible to have

all of Summerland use solar power? Can you make a car run on wood? Just a few of the amazing questions which were addressed in student projects.” In past years, some of the Summerland entries have done well at regional and national competitions. The following are the winning entries from Summerland students. Does the high cost of outdoor lighting reward a co?, Grant Mansiere Don’t curdle your herbal, Simon Carter Le connexion du corps et du cerveau,

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Natalie Benoit Solar Pop Can Heater, Simon Groot and Kaleb Schram Summerland on Solar Power?, Ethan Sands and Aden Samuel Skin Cancer Kills, Hannah Mistal One Stressful Situation, Chloe Knowles What Affects Aerodynamics of Airplane?, Akira Mori and Brenda McWatters Pea Plant Growth, Katarina Stohler and Emma Redding The entries will be at the Regional Science Fair at KLO Middle School in Kelowna on April 12.

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A proposed $15-million renovation of Summerland Secondary School has been deemed a low priority by the B.C. Education Ministry. “I’m tremendously disappointed,” said Linda Van Alphen, one of the community’s two trustees on the board of the Okanagan Skaha School District. The project, which would overhaul the school’s gymnasium and fine arts area and include accessibility and energy efficiency improvements, had been rated a high priority in the school district’s capital plan for at least a decade.

Van Alphen said competes for capshe’ll continue to ital funding against advocate for the facil- all others in B.C., is ity, but is worried its operating at about tired state could have two-thirds capacity broader impacts in with 420 students, he Summerland. continued, and enrol“How are we going ment is expected to to attract students or decline further over retain students at that the next decade. school if we have a West also noted gym that looks like the district’s total that?” she said. enrolment is down Education Min- by about a quarter istry spokesman Ben since 2000-01, but in West said in a statement the “There’s definitely a Summerland pro- feeling of frustration on ject was the part of the students. r a n k e d I think (a renovation) as low would go a long way to priority b e c a u s e improving some of that t h e energy around the builds c h o o l ing.” “ d o e s Chris Van Bergeyk not have the current enrolment nor the meantime has projected enrolment received $53 million growth necessary in capital funding for to support the extra work at both Penticspace.” ton high schools and The school, which to create additional

spaces for full-time kindergarten. Summerland Secondary School principal Chris Van Bergeyk was disappointed to learn his facility, where volleyball court lines run up the walls of the undersized gym, had slid down the priority list. “There’s definitely a feeling of frustration on the part of the students,” Van Bergeyk said. “I think (a renovation) would go a long way to improving some of that energy around the building.” Six of the 11 other projects the district listed in its capital plan were bumped down by the ministry to medium priority. The remaining high-priority projects are mechanical upgrades at four Penticton schools and the board office.

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NOTICE OF HIGHWAY CLOSURE AND DISPOSITION In general terms, the Community Charter permits a municipality to close a road and remove the highway dedication. In order to complete this process, Council must adopt a Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw and must advertise its intent to adopt the bylaw. Pursuant to Section 40 of the Community Charter, the District of Summerland gives notice of its intention to close to traffic that portion of the highway adjacent to Lot 19, Plan 5297 known as 9535 Main St. shown outlined in black on the sketch below, and to remove the dedication of that portion as highway. Bylaw No. 2014-003, closing that portion of highway to traffic and removing its dedication as highway, will be considered by the Council at its Regular meeting at the District of Summerland, Municipal Hall, 13211 Henry Avenue, Summerland, B.C., on March 24th, 2014 at 7:00pm. Persons who consider they are affected by the bylaw will be provided an opportunity to make representations to Council at the meeting or by delivering a written submission to the Corporate Officer by 4:00pm on that date. Pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter, the District of Summerland further gives notice of its intention to sell the closed portion of highway to the Okanagan Regional Library. The closed portion of highway will be transferred to the Okanagan Regional Library for consideration in the amount of $1,000.00. Enquiries relative to the proposed Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw No. 2014-003 should be directed to the Administration Office, District Hall, 13211 Henry Avenue, Summerland, B.C., or by calling 250-4946451. A copy of the Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw No. 2014-003 may be viewed at the Administration Office, during normal business hours (8:30am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday). Maureen Fugeta Corporate Officer

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Children’s book tells quilting story A number of years ago, local fibre artist Brandy Lynn Maslowski met a young 10-year-old girl named Kristy Lincoln who had created an entire quilt from scratch in just one weekend. Kristy’s family runs a rustic lodge in the scenic Canadian Whiteshell Provincial Park and Kristy was inspired to quilt by the annual In Stitches quilting retreat. In spite of being a beginner and a scarcity of supplies in

that remote location she was able to create a quilt from scratch in a weekend. Maslowski, a quilting teacher and host of Canadian Quilt Talk, decided that she would write a children’s story entitled Kristy’s Quilt based on Kristy’s story. Maslowski paired up with local artist and professional graphic designer Marcia Stacy and together they launched a monthlong Kickstarter campaign to fund the

ARTS PALETTE

David Finnis book. If you would like to receive a copy of this locally produced book and help fund

the project you are invited to visit www. kickstarter.com and search for Kristy’s Quilt. The funds will be used to pay the illustrator and for production costs as well as sending the book to supporters. In two weeks The Summerland Singers and Players will be presenting the delightful romantic comedy Almost Maine at Centre Stage Theatre. This play is comprised of nine short

vignettes performed by four actors; James Fofonoff, Colleen Fox, Christa Phillips and Vance Potter. Almost Maine explores love and loss in a remote, mythical almost-town called Almost, Maine. Summerland Singers and Players will be entering Almost Maine in the Theatre B.C. Okanagan Zone Festival in Vernon later this spring and you are invited to assist them in this endeavour by buying a special Zia’s Stone-

house Restaurant gift certificate when you purchase your tickets to Almost Maine. Zia’s will be donating 50 per cent of the proceeds towards the Okanagan Zone Festival expenses of Singers and Players. This is your opportunity to support local theatre and enjoy a great meal. Tickets are available at the Summerland Arts Centre and Good Omens Coffee Shop.

Almost Maine will be at Centre Stage Theatre from March 27 to 30. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. There will be a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, March 30. The Arts Palette column 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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Learning lessons from Japan’s schools The school system is quite different here in Japan. The students are tested almost on a daily basis in different subjects, so it’s no surprise they are in the top five academic countries in the world. The lessons (at least English) are structured to be mostly grammar, vocabulary, (and since I’m here) a bit of pronuncia-

tion. There isn’t much room for free learning or games. In Japan, the school year starts in April and ends in the following March. They get a threeweek break in between years, a three-week break in August, and a three-week break in December. There are things that I think are quite brilliant in the school

system but there are also things that completely perplex me. For instance, during the break in March and April, teachers are relocated with about one to two weeks notice. I can see some benefits in turn over like that, but I can’t imagine having my life change so quickly without much notice. I’ve asked several teachers why the

government does this, and no one that I’ve asked, so far, has been able to give me an answer other than, “I don’t know why, that’s the way it is.” So, as of now, the teachers that will be teaching at a new school in April, do not know, and won’t know until the break starts at the end of March. Probably my favourite aspect of the Japanese school system is when a teacher starts in elementary school they stay with that same class throughout the years until the students move to junior high school in Grade 7. If a teacher starts with Grade 1, he or

she will be with that class for six years. Another thing that is incredible is the treatment of disabled students and the student to teacher ratio. In both my Grade 5 and 6 classes in elementary school, for each disabled student, there is an extra teacher in the class to help them, one on one. In a different elementary school, there are a total of nine students in the entire school but there are five teachers. For example, one day in my Grade 4 class of two students, there were a total of three teachers in the classroom.

NOTES FROM TOYOKORO

Anna Marshall Lastly, before students enter high school in Grade 10, they go through a process similar to our college and university systems. They have to take entrance examinations and interview tests for each high school they apply to.

Students in their final year of junior high school attend programs after school called Cram Schools, which are focused on the entrance exams. It is very common for students to go to cram schools everyday after regular classes. Getting into a good high school means getting into a good college or good university, and eventually a good job. And now, to end on a happy note, ‘Mikka bouza’ (threeday monk.) Someone who gives up easily. Anna Marshall is in Summerland’s sister city of Toyokoro, Japan as the assistant English teacher.

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Allister Gilman of Summerland was focused during his conservatory Grade 3 sight-reading piano exam Friday at the Penticton Alliance Church in Penticton.

Food bank marks 30 years This is the 30th anniversary year for the Summerland Food Bank. There will be a Thirty Years of Need Recognition Tea held at Summerland United Church on Saturday, May 3 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. If you volunteered for the food bank or its related activities you are invited to attend.

Over the years the food bank has been supported by various Summerland churches and by many local service clubs and organizations. Please reply to info@summerlandfoodbank.org or P.O. Box 20015, Summerland, B.C., V0H 1Z0 or call 778-516-0015. We are also starting a funding drive in support of the

Summerland Food Bank and Community Resource Centre. The Thirty Years of Need — One Dollar a Year Campaign will reflect the continuing support from the greater Summerland community. For an easy and secure way to contribute, visit www. summerlandfoodbank.org and click on the Donate button.

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Steam lose in seventh game It took seven games to determine the outcome of the division semi-finals in the

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coach of the Junior B hockey team, said two Steam penalties early in the game gave the Knights an advantage, resulting in the two power play goals. The Steam players persevered and were able to keep the game close until the end. “I’m very proud of what they’ve done and how hard they’ve worked,” DePourcq said. Going into the division semi-finals, the Steam held the top spot among the five teams in the Okanagan/Shuswap Conference. “To finish in first place in our division was a goal we had all set to achieve,” DePourcq said. Coaches and management at the team will now work on a strategy for the next season, which begins in fall. “We’re already starting to recruit for our spring camp, which will happen in early April,” he said.

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SCOREBOARD Curling Summerland Curling Club Results: March 3 to 7 Monday morning senior men: Paul Cowen defeated Hector Cartier, Lionel Coleman defeated Doug Steinke, Bob Ezart defeated Stan Green. Monday evening men: Steve Clement defeated Gary Raymond, Dale Abrey defeated Ken Rae, Rick Drewnisz defeated Mike Lemke, Stan Green defeated Brian Hodgson. Tuesday morning mixed: Jerry Lidin defeated Jim Hunt, Ev Gillespie defeated Barb Ezart, Bill Penman defeated Bob Ezart, Bill Moffat defeated Hector Cartier. Tuesday evening ladies: Diana Leitch defeated Bev Skinner, Lil Blashko defeated Gail Ostaficiuk, Judy Beck defeated Harlene Knorr, Wendi Archer defeated Betty Raymond. Wednesday senior men: Lionel Coleman defeated Doug Steinke, Doug Cade defeated Bob Ezart, Paul Cowen defeated Hector Cartier. Wednesday evening men: Bob Walker defeated Ken Rae, Dave Gartrell defeated Gary Wingerak, Glen Brennan defeated Rick Drewnisz, Louie Costa defeated Dave Tether. Wednesday late evening: Gary Raymond defeated Eric Cooper. Thursday morning ladies: Bev Skinner defeated Virginia Cundliffe, RoseMarie Fenrich defeated Ev Gillespie, Betty Raymond defeated Diana Leitch. Thursday evening open: Jerad St. John defeated Clem Beaulac, Tony Blashko tied Glen Brennan, Eric Johnson defeated John Egyed, Gary Raymond defeated Dale Abrey. Thursday late evening: Russ Lemke defeated Ken Rae. Friday evening mixed: Bob Wareham defeated Val Utigard, Steve Favel tied Louie Costa, Sue Woods tied Bonnie Young. Friday evening mixed: Tracy Waddington defeated Patty Eldridge, Blair Stuckey defeated Gavin Griffiths, Allen Tower defeated Dan Laktin, Dave Hood defeated Ian Rogers. Results: Feb 24 to 28 Monday morning senior men: Dale Abrey defeated Paul Cowen, Lionel Coleman defeated Bob Ezart, Stan Green defeated Doug Steinke. Monday evening men: Ken Rae defeated Steve Clement, Stan Green defeated Dale Abrey, Mike Lemke defeated Gary Raymond, Brian Hodgson defeated Rick Drewnisz. Tuesday morning mixed: Bill Penman defeated Jim Hunt, Ev Gillespie defeated Hector Cartier, Bob Ezart defeated Jerry Lidin, Bill Moffat defeated Barb Ezart. Tuesday evening ladies: Bev Skinner defeated Betty Raymond, Harlene Knorr defeated Lil Blashko, Judy Beck defeated Gail Ostaficiuk, Wendi Archer defeated Diana Leitch. Wednesday senior men: Doug Steinke defeated Hector Cartier, Doug Cade defeated Stan Green, Paul Cowen defeated Bob Ezart. Wednesday evening men: Gary Wingerak defeated Bob Walker, Ken Rae defeated Dave Tether, Gary Raymond defeated Dave Gartrell, Louie Costa defeated Eric Cooper. Wednesday late evening: Glen Brennan defeated Rick Drewnisz. Thursday morning ladies: Virginia Cundliffe defeated Betty Raymond, Diana Leitch defeated RoseMarie Fenrich, Bev Skinner defeated Diane Krancenblum. Friday evening mixed: Tracy Waddington defeated Allen Tower, Blair Stuckey defeated Ian Rogers, Patty Eldridge defeated Dan Laktin, Dave Hood defeated Gavin Griffiths. Friday evening mixed: Bonnie Young defeated Val Utigard, Bob Wareham defeated Louie Costa, Steve Favel defeated Sue Woods. Tip of the week: The opposition cannot sweep a stone in the house until the front of the stone touches the T line.

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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. iPad Club at the Summerland Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library Thursday, March 13 at 3 p.m. Join fellow iPad users for an informal sharing session. Bring your best iPad tips, tricks and queries. No registration required for this free program. The Summerland Branch of the ORL is at 9525 Wharton St. For more information please call 250-494-5591 or visit www.orl.bc.ca. Lyme Disease support group meets on the second Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. at the A&W in Summerland. Everyone welcome. Pe a c h City Toastmasters meets Thursdays noon to 1 p.m. in Penticton at the United Church on Main and Eckhardt, Room 202. Call 250-486-5313. 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 250-494-9565.

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,

E 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.

emotional/compulsive eating for good. Register early. Limited seating. Monday, March 17, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.. Hosted by Summerland Women’s Fitness, #2-7519 Prairie Valley Rd, Summerfair Mall. To register, call 778516-2001, e-mail slandfitness@gmail.com, or drop by our facility. 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 Saturday call 250-494-3881. A Ukrainian night Men — Love to Sing? fundraiser dinner is Okanagan Christian being held on Saturday, Men’s Choir. This nonMarch 15 at 6 p.m. denominational choir Tickets available at the invites you to join us, Royal Canadian Legion have fun, sing unto the on Rosedale Avenue. Lord and enjoy the fellowship of other Sunday DivorceCare is for all singers. Mondays 7 to who are suffering from 9 p.m. at Summerland the difficulties resulting Baptist Church, Fireside from separation or Room. For more infordivorce. Meeting at mation contact Hans at Summerland Baptist 250-494-7127. Church just inside the The South Okanagan Victoria St. entrance on Orchid Society meets Sundays 5 to 7 p.m. A the third Monday of free course is offered. the month at 7 p.m. Please call 250-494- at the Shatford Centre 3313 or just walk in. in Penticton. The group Summerland’s own meets September to Larry Crawford, Debi June. For more inforJohnson and Stefan mation, contact Joan at Bienz and Penticton’s 250-494-4293. Mike Treadway appear The Summerland along with Vernon Crokinole Club guitarist extraordin- meets Monday nights at aire Neil Fraser at this 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the month’s Jazz Vespers. Summerland Seniors The jazz-filled hour Centre. Contact will take place Sunday, Darlene at 250-494March 16, 4:30 p.m. at 9310. St. Saviours Anglican Church, 150 Orchard Tuesday Ave. Penticton. All are Bridge games at St. welcome for an hour Stephen’s Church Hall of music, relaxation and on Tuesdays beginning at 1 p.m. New players meditation. are always welcome. Vintage Car Club, Refreshments served. South Okanagan Call 250-494-6116 or Chapter, meets the 250-494-5363. last Sunday of every month at 2 p.m. in the Dementia Caregiver Youth Centre on Peach Support Group — Orchard Road. Anyone Are you providing interested in vintage care or support for cars (those 25 years someone dealing with or older) is invited to Alzheimer’s or another attend. For more infor- dementia? Please join mation on the club us at our Summerland meeting to explore phone 250-494-5473. how we can assist you. Monday The meetings are held Beginner Tai Chi on on the third Tuesday of Mondays at 2 p.m. at each month at 7 p.m. the Summerland Legion. at the Summerland Continuing classes at IOOF Hall, 9536 Main 2:30 p.m. All proceeds St. Call Laurie Myres at go to the Legion. 250-493-8182 or email Dabber Bingo is lmyres@alzheimerbc. played at the Senior org. Drop-in Centre, 9710 South Okanagan Brown St., every Genealogical Society Monday at 1:30 p.m. 16 is open on Tuesdays regular games, Lucky from 10 a.m. to 3 7, Odd/Even, Bonanza. p.m. at the Penticton Everyone is welcome. Library Museum buildLicense #832873. ing. Contact Nola Reid Free workshop: stop at 250-492-0751.

S 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. 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. 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

www.summerlandreview.com 11 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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Orca swimmers bring home bronze Swimmers from Summerland’s Orca Swim Club brought back bronze medals in recent competition. “I feel that the momentum of the Orca Swim Club has been building over the past three years,” said head coach Joanne Malar. “This year in particular, our swimmers have set personal goals to reach the AA and AAA Provincial time standards, and the amazing thing is that we had more swimmers qualify this year than I have ever coached before in the club!” The Orca Swim Club sent eight swimmers to the AA Championships in Chilliwack Feb. 28 to March 2. They returned with three bronze medals, 13 top eight finishes and 37 personal best times. Orca swimmers racing were: Haley Berrisford, 13; Madison Hilgersom, 13; Brittany Parliament, 15; Annmarie Lang-Hodge, 15; Danny Nixon, 15; Keagan Ingram, 11;

Morgan Hilgersom, 11 and Taylor Smith, 11. “Our swimmers are earning their stripes,” Malar said. “I am so happy that they see that all their hard work pays off. Self-confidence is half the battle going into competition, and it’s so satisfying as a coach to see when swimmers feel a sense of belonging at the top and many of our swimmers are just realizing their potential.” She added that the highlight of the meet was the girls 200 metre medley relay, where the Summerland participants won bronze. “Two of our four relay members had to swim up in an older age category but it was fitting that all of their best strokes suited this relay,” she said. “They came to me with the splits they needed to do to earn a medal, and not only did they get the bronze, but they beat their projected time by over two seconds. They swam out of

Medal winners

The Orca Swim Club’s relay team won bronz in the 200 metre medley relay. From left are Haley Berrisford ,13; Brittany Parliament, 15; Annmarie Lang-Hodge, 15 and Madison Hilgersom, 13.

their tree for this medal.” The medley relay consists of four swimmers, each racing one of the four strokes. Madison Hilgersom led off with the backstroke, Annmarie Lang-Hodge swam the breaststroke leg, Brittany Parliament

swam the butterfly leg and Haley Berrisford anchored the team with the freestyle. They earned a bronze medal by the narrowest margin of 0.01 seconds. Berrisford topped up Orca with another two personal bronze medals in the 800m freestyle and the

400m individual medley (IM). Parliament and Hilgersom both placed fourth in individual events, narrowly having an individual medal elude them, however, their swims were personal bests. Other Orca finalists who had gutsy top

eight individual finishes included Taylor Smith and Keagan Ingram in their first AA meet and veteran Lang-Hodge. Competitive swimming has a 10-month season with two peaks- the AA and AAA Provincial Championships short course (in a 25 metre

pool) in February and March and the AA and AAA Provincial Championships long course (in a 50 metre pool) in June and July. With more than 100 competitive swimmers being part of Orca in Summerland, there are more meets this spring and summer. The Kamloops Spring Madness meet was held March 8 and 9. The Vernon Invitational is April 12 and 13 while the Kelowna Invitational is May 9 to 11. The Long Course AA and AAA will be held in Victoria June 20 to 22 and July 3 to 6. Orca will be having their Swim-a-thon fundraiser Saturday, April 5 where swimmers will complete up to 200 lengths (five kilometres) in two hours. Registration to join Orca for the upcoming season will be on Thursday, June 12 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Summerland Aquatic Centre.

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Four Summerland athletes brought back medals in karate at the B.C. Winter Games. From left are Declan Riddle, Mickayla Becker, Takeshi Smith and Simonka Slizek. Becker earned silver in the kumite girls intermediate 44-kilogram weight class. She and Slizek earned bronze in girls kata. Riddle and Smith earned bronze in team kata.

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TIDBALL - Janet Dorothy TIDBALL - Janet Dorothy Tidball passed away on the 2nd of March, 2014, at the age of 83. Janet is survived by her two daughters, Judy Tidball and Elaine Mearns, her son Rob Tidball, 6 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Janet was sadly predeceased by her husband, Bill. Janet grew up in Penticton with two sisters and a brother (predeceased). Janet holds the honor of being a princess in Penticton’s first Peach Festival. She married Bill after WWII and moved their young family to Vancouver. They moved back to the Okanagan in 1974 where Janet enjoyed many years being very active at St. Michaels. Janet will be sadly missed by her family and friends. A Memorial Service was held Thursday, March 6th, at 1:00 PM at St. Michael’s Cathedral, 608 Sutherland Street, Kelowna, with a reception that followed in the church hall. Should family and friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the BC Alzheimer Society. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

JOHN ALBERT BROWN (1915 – 2014) A WESTBANK PIONEER No more work for John, he died on March 2, 2014 at The Village at Smith Creek in Westbank just after the celebration of his 99th birthday. John loved to work & he was involved in the fruit industry from orchardist to fruit inspector, drove trucks and any other equipment that was around, had a logging business & his favourite retirement pastime was golf. John was happiest when working. John was born in Westbank Feb. 27, 1915, youngest son of Washington & Kathleen(Drought) Brown. He was predeceased by his 1st wife Marjorie (Young) Brown in 1998 and his 2nd wife Iris (Walker) Brown in 2013. Also predeceased by his older siblings George, Harry, Charlotte Ingram and Jeane. John is survived by Jan Blower (Bill) Westbank, Doug Brown (Grace), Westbank and Evonne Hickaway (Darrel) Summerland, 4 grandchildren, Steve Blower (Heather), Donna Blower(Tonya) Jen Brown & Dan Brown and 8 great grandchildren. As requested by John there will be no funeral but a celebration of John’s life will be held at a later date when the Westbank Community Hall reopens. John as a teenager helped to build the original hall. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made to your favourite charity. The family wishes to thank all the staﬀ at The Village at Smith Creek for their extraordinary care and kindness to John during his 5 year stay!

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Notice to Creditors and Others NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of William John-Tait Lennie, deceased, who died on the 5th day of November, 2013, are hereby required to send their claims to the undersigned executor, care of P.O. Box 576, #107-13615 Victoria Road North, Summerland BC V0H 1Z0, by March 31, 2014, after which date the executor will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which they have notice. Denese Espeut-Post Avery Law Office P.O. Box 576 #107-13615 Victoria Road North Summerland, BC V0H 1Z0

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Thursday, March 13, 2014 Summerland Review

While you’re not looking, this is what’s happening to BC’s world renowned recycling program.

Well, lookie here. One minute you have a perfectly good Blue Box recycling program. The next, something new and rather questionable is being put in its place. And they thought they’d get away with it right under your nose, without telling you or asking your opinion. That’s definitely not democracy in action. The BC Government, elected by us to represent our best interests, has decided to offload the costs of recycling to big multi-national corporations. To implement this new plan, they’ve set up an association that doesn’t really seem to hold the environment, local jobs, or the municipalities that run the Blue Box program, close to its heart.

Perhaps that’s why some of our local elected officials are using the word “scam” to describe how the new program is being set up. It’s also perhaps why several of BC’s municipalities refuse to jump on board. That’s gotta tell you something. Now it’s your turn to let Premier Christy Clark know what you think. Contact her today to say that dismantling an already-working recycling program to replace it with something that few people think will be as good, is a bad idea.

What’s going on here?

Email Christy Clark at premier@gov.bc.ca or call 250-387-1715. For more info, visit RethinkItBC.ca. #RethinkItBC. This Message is brought to you by: