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Info meeting planned Details about Urban Growth Strategy will be presented by John Arendt Summerlanders who want more informa-

tion about the proposed Urban Growth Strategy will have the opportunity to ask their questions at a town hall meeting on Monday. The meeting, at the Summerland Secondary School Gymnasium, will

begin at 6 p.m. Members of municipal council will explain why they believe a change to the existing urban growth area was needed. Municipal planner Ian McIntosh will explain

the process used to gather input for the growth strategy now under consideration. Mayor Janice Perrino said the meeting will be an opportunity for the public to ask questions about the details of the

growth plan. Representatives of two agricultural businesses, who wish to expand to land in the Prairie Valley area, will explain their plans at the town hall meeting. See MEETING Page 3

Smoke free

After developing health problems from years of smoking, a Summerland woman took measures to break the nicotine addiction.

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Ready to climb

Participants have signed up for the inaugural Giant’s Head Grind, a race with an elevation gain of 500 metres.

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Business strategy

The Summerland Chamber of Commerce continues to consider ways to help downtown businesses.

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Roster changes

The Summerland Steam will feature many new players when Junior B hockey action resumes in fall.

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YOUR SMILE If practice makes perfect, but nobody’s perfect, why practice?

Bedding plants

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Ulpu Mahyr of La Vista Del Canõn Farm sets out some bedding plants at the Summerland Farmers’ Market on Tuesday morning. The market opened this week and continues every Tuesday morning until October.

Snow levels continue to rise The snowy weather over the past month has increased the snow pack levels at Summerland Reservoir and Isintok Lake. The most recent figures, taken on Friday, showed the snow pack at Summerland Reservoir is at 125 per cent of the historic average, while at

Isintok Lake, the snow pack is at 97 per cent of the historic average. This is an improvement from two months ago, when the snow pack levels were below average at both sites. At the beginning of February, the snow pack at Summerland Reservoir was at 72 per cent of the

historic average, while at Isintok Lake, it was at 65 per cent of the historic average. “We’re certainly in a lot better shape now,” said Shawn Hughes, water distribution chief operator for the municipality. He said heavy snowfall in the B.C. Interior added

to the snow pack levels. In March, heavy snows resulted in avalanche warnings and road closures in parts of the Interior. The snow pack levels at this time of year are a significant indication of the water supply which will be available during the summer months.

The melting snow fills the reservoirs and provides domestic and irrigation water for the year. “Certainly all the reservoirs will easily fill,” Hughes said. Summer temperatures and rainfall will determine the demand for water in the community.

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Board roles steady

The positions on the Summerland Chamber of Commerce board of directors are unchanged for this year. In March, at the chamber’s annual general meeting, the members of the board were sworn in after they were elected by acclamation. Arlene Fenrich of Edgy Petals will remain chamber president, Jason Embree of Good Omens will continue as vicepresident and Maged Said of Mission Bottle Washing will continue as treasurer. Directors on the board are Christine Coletta of Okanagan Crush Pad, Thor Clausen of Bartlett Tree Experts, Connie Denesiuk of Advocacy First and Dianne Owens of Beauty and the Brit. Owens is new to the board this year, while Darin Fair, who served on last year’s board, did not return.

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Burning season

Carla McLeod Special to the Review

A sure sign of spring in Summerland, is the sight of farmers burning stumps and prunings. Pictured here are Dodie and Brad McConnell, on the McConnell’s family orchard.

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VICTORIA – The Agricultural Land Reserve is being divided into two zones, with regulations to come to allow nonfarm home-based businesses outside the southwest regions of high productivity. The changes affect three of the six regional panels of the Agricultural Land Commission, for the Interior, Koo-

tenay and North regions. Details will be worked out in consultation with industry and placed in regulations, said Bill Bennett, the cabinet minister in charge of the government’s core review of programs. Non-farm uses will not be considered in the Island, South Coast and Okanagan regions, but “value added” activities such as food processing on farmland are being considered Helping Summerland:  Prevent disease  Sleep better  Reduce stress  Improve mood  Boost energy

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across the province, Bennett said. Bennett and Steve Thomson, acting agriculture minister, reiterated their assurances that the ALC will continue to operate independently. Commissioners are appointed by cabinet, two or three per region, and decisions can be appealed to the regional chairs who act as an executive. Delta South independent MLA Vicki Huntington called the Interior zone change “deceitful and a betrayal of the public trust,” and accused the government of removing its obligation to consult with the ALC chair on new panel appointments. NDP agriculture critic Nicolas Simons was forced by the speaker to withdraw the term “deceitful” from his remarks in the legislature, as he accused Bennett of keeping the changes secret until after last year’s election.

“The fundamental principle is that the reserve was set up for the entire province, not for zones here and zones there,” Simons said. Bennett said the only change to the Interior zones is the addition of “social and economic” factors in considering permitted uses. He gave the example from his Kootenay constituency of a market garden operator who was refused permission to build a second home on an unproductive part of the property so the next generation could take over the business. Rhonda Driediger, chair of the B.C. Agricultural Council and operator of Driediger Farms in Langley, said she is looking forward to the changes that will allow development of new revenue. “The ALC is old and it hasn’t been updated in a long time,” Driediger said.

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A public hearing, where the public is invited to provide their views about the plan, will happen later in April. “This is not a public hearing. This is an information session only,” she said. Perrino said the proposed growth strategy was the result of input from many in the community. Around 1,300 people are estimated to have participated in various workshops, input sessions and questionnaires. “It’s very different from what was done in 1996 and 2008,” Perrino said. The growth plan has generated considerable controversy since it was first discussed late in 2013. The plan calls for the removal of 80.34 hectares of land within the Agricultural Land Reserve, close to the core of

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the community, while 91.7 hectares in the Prairie Valley area would be added to the land reserve. Some of the concerns raised about the plan are about the removal of land from the land reserve. A petition has been presented to municipal council with more than 2,600 signatures from people opposed to the land exchange. Of these names, 1,200 are from Summerland residents. A public hearing was held on March 3 in the Arena Banquet Room. The facility was at capacity and an estimated 50 people were locked out of the proceedings. Most of those who spoke or submitted written comments were opposed to the plan. Because some were not allowed into the facility, a new hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 22, at a larger facility.

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Greek drama

Vicky Friesen plays the role of Aphrodite in Metamorphosis, a drama which will be staged by Summerland Secondary School Acting 12 students later this month.

Overnight on March 27, gasoline was reported stolen from a truck parked on Sargeant Lane. Around three-quarters of a tank of fuel had been siphoned. Anyone with information on this theft is asked to contact Crime Stoppers or the Summerland RCMP detachment.

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Electronics taken

Small electronic items were taken during a break and enter at a Summerland business on March 28. Police say no money was taken when the business on Bentley Road was entered.

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Electronics and food were taken from a business on Victoria Road overnight on March 30. Police received the report on March 31. Anyone with information on the theft is asked to contact the Summerland RCMP detachment.

False alarms reported

Police have been called to false alarms and abandoned 911 calls over the past few weeks. In some cases, burglar alarms have been activated multiple times during the day. Police urge those with alarm systems to make sure the alarms are working properly. Calls for alarms and 911 alerts are considered priority calls for police.

When a person passes away one of the first questions that must be answered is: Did the deceased have a valid will? If the answer is yes, then the process which must be followed to legally deal with their assets is called an application for Probate. If the deceased did not have a valid will then the process is called an application for Estate Administration. Both applications are essentially the same in that they list the assets to be dealt with, appoint a person to be in charge of the estate and then determine who receives those assets or the proceeds from the liquidation of those assets. Where they diverge is the method of determining who the beneficiaries are and the apportionment of the estate between those beneficiaries. In creating a will a person sets out their wishes for the distribution of their estate. Without a will the distribution of an estate is governed by the provisions of the Estate Administration Act. Those provisions are arbitrary and will require the involvement of the Public Trustee on behalf of minor beneficiaries. The consequences of passing away without a properly executed will drawn by your Lawyer can be financially and emotionally devastating to your family or beneficiaries. Without a will your survivors are left without any direction as to how your estate is to be distributed as well as any idea who should be in charge of distributing your estate. Even a very basic will covers these important matters. The passing of a loved one is traumatic enough without family members and survivors having to worry about legal issues. Proper legal advice at all stages of the process is essential to the smooth and worry free transmission of assets through an estate.

Ready, Set, Learn is a Ministry of Education program designed to support you in helping your pre-schooler get ready for school. Your child’s entry into Kindergarten is an important milestone in life. Beginning school well makes a big difference in terms of future success in the education system and even on into adulthood. The elementary schools in Okanagan Skaha School District No. 67 are scheduling a time for you and your three-year old to visit your neighborhood school. Upcoming meetings for the following catchment area schools are: Giant’s Head 250-770-7671

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Considering growth On Monday evening, the municipality will host a town hall meeting to provide information about the proposed Urban Growth Strategy. While the meeting will include a significant component for questions from the public, it is not a formal public hearing. This is an opportunity to learn more about the plan and what it will mean if it is adopted. The time to present opinions about it will come later, at the public hearing on April 22. The information session is necessary since the plan has some significant implications for the community. Whether the plan under consideration is adopted, Summerland must face some difficult land use issues in the coming years. For years, concerns have been raised about the lack of available land for new manufacturing or industrial businesses interested in relocating in Summerland. A lack of affordable housing has also been identified. For young families on limited budgets, the cost of housing in Summerland as compared with other nearby communities is a factor which must be considered. The increasing average age of our population, declining student numbers and the loss of some retail businesses are also factors to consider. Any decisions involving land use will have some farreaching implications. At the same time the information presentation may be too late. For those who have taken a strong position on any side of this issue, it is unlikely their views will be swayed as a result of an information session at this time. However, the challenges facing this community will not go away. There are significant issues to consider. In order to have good dialogue and make wise decisions, it is important we have the necessary information.

Over the past two months, the snow levels at Summerland Reservoir and Isintok Lake have increased significantly. As a result, reservoirs are expected to fill and Summerland will have a good start to the irrigation season. This is an improvement from just a few years ago when the community had to cope with dangerously low water levels. Still, the lessons of water conservation must not be forgotten.

Land reserve divided, not conquered VICTORIA – Kootenay Bill Bennett has done what I reported last November he was doing: seizing the horns of the sacred cow that is the Agricultural Land Reserve. Henceforth there shall be two land reserves. The Island, South Coast and Okanagan, which produce 85 per cent of B.C.’s total farm revenue on 10 per cent of protected land, retains its strict anti- Tom Fletcher development rules. In the much larger area Bennett likes to call “beyond Hope,” non-farm uses will be considered to help maintain the many economically marginal farmers. This is the Interior, Kootenay and North, where development pressure is mostly an urban myth. In remote areas, ALR diktats with no relation to reality are routinely ignored. Political critics were quick to call this a B.C. Liberal hidden agenda to pave the ALR for their developer pals. Certainly neither party’s 2013 platform talked about the ALR, although B.C. Liberal leadership candidates Kevin Falcon and Mike de Jong promised relief from its more senseless bureaucracy to Peace country farmers in 2011. When the zone plan was revealed last week, media went to ALR pioneer Harold Steves, the hero of all Lower Main-

landers who try to tell northern farmers what to do. “My real fear is that they want to open the door for fracking and natural gas and oil,” Steves said. I’ve got bad news for the socialist sage of south Richmond. Oil and gas companies have operated on farmland since before the ALR was created in 1974. Conspiracy buffs should read the delegation agreement that took effect just weeks after last May’s election, giving the Oil and Gas Commission authority to administer wells, pipelines and waste pits on farmland. If the ALR interferes with the prescribed handling of drilling waste, it interferes with safety measures. University of the Fraser Valley “food security” professor Lenore Newman went on CKNW to refute what she called “uninformed arguments,” and then offered one of her own. This two-zone change is connected to the exclusion of large tracts of Peace land for the Site C dam, she said. Actually, the government exempted that project last December using the longstanding “provincial interest” provision, so this phase of the alleged capitalist plot against farmland has no effect on Site C. Steves is also concerned about second homes being built beyond Hope, and later sold rather than being destroyed as is the current disastrous rule. He warns that farmers might end up with “non-farm neigh-

bours,” or as we like to call them up north, “neighbours.” Again, this is an urban problem projected onto rural B.C., where costly restrictions mainly serve to accelerate the depopulation of rural and remote areas. Delta South independent MLA Vicki Huntington is livid about the legislation, which has no effect on loss of farmland in her constituency. The growing federally regulated port supersedes provincial laws, and the Tsawwassen First Nation is growing a big shopping centre on its treaty land. Aboriginal entrepreneurs are also starting to force big-box development on southern Vancouver Island, home of the purest of the pure left. This is where farmers can’t even protect themselves against deer. The most damning charge is that the six regional ALR panels now in place are open to corruption under new rules. Panel members have always been cabinet appointments, but currently they have to be from outside the region so they are less likely to hand out exemptions to their friends. That is certainly something to keep an eye on. So is the status of B.C. farms, where the average farmer age is 56 and rising, and half of farms have income less than $10,000 a year. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca.

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Over the past few weeks, many have written letters to the editor about issues of significant community concern. The majority, on all sides, are good, but a few have been attacks on specific individuals rather than on a viewpoint. Others have attempted to speculate as to why someone would embrace a specific position. In an attempt to keep the dialogue civil and respectful, we will not run such letters. Important issues should be considered based on their merits, not on the personalities involved.

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Land use plan would be short sighted Dear Editor: Thank you mayor and council for the time and effort you

put into looking after the best interest of your constituents, the residents of Summer-

land. I can appreciate that it is difficult to please everyone –

there will always be a small special interest group opposing or promoting one view

THE EARLY YEARS

It’s your move

Photo courtesy of the Summerland Museum

In the early 1960s, a definitive sign of spring was the gathering of gentlemen at the checkerboard in Memorial Park. The men would congregate for a game or two and some good conversation. Sometimes they brought thermoses of coffee and occasionally a batch of cookies from a wife happy to have hubby out from under foot for a couple of hours. It wasn’t unusual to see kids hovering around the outskirts, watching until the checkers were put away and the men gone, and then bringing their own versions of hopscotch or tag to the game board. Amazingly, a simple square cement pad could generate quite a bit of entertainment.

Farm land must be protected Dear Editor: Re: Urban Growth Plan We talk of sustainable agriculture in light of California’s drought. I spoke to my cousin about that and her story is really relevant to this issue. She has lived in Escondido, just north of San Diego, since 1968. When she moved there, the population was 24,000 and it was the avocado capital of the world. There were many dairies, chicken and turkey farms, lemon and other citrus orchards, vegetable farms and wild artichokes and mustard plants growing all over. Now there are 175,000 people and very few farms. Trees are being cut down because all the water available goes to houses and lawns. She wishes that California had an Agricultural Land Reserve and Commission. In every report I read, (the Official Community Plan on District of Summerland website,

the report on the Save Summerland ALR website and the Future Summerland website) the most important needs stated were a) growing the local economy and increasing jobs; b) supporting local agriculture and preserving farmland; c) preserving natural ecosystems. The least important concerns were a) large housing; b) dense housing; c) reducing the carbon footprint. The major dislike is loss of ALR. One of the major likes is ALR. And yet our entire OCP and Urban Growth Plan is about increasing housing developments that will destroy farmland. The plan suggests on page 24 that public opinion does not equate with science which is based on the combined modelling idea. The Quantitative Modelling Analysis put Barkwill/Cook, Aeneus to Blair, Quinpool to Blair, Downtown Infill and

Mayne on the list as the five best bets. As a result, Deer Ridge, Hespeler, Trout Creek and others were taken out of the urban growth plan. The modelling should have been used only on these areas not in the ALR. Page 23 says the farms are not big enough for small farm farming. However, most of that land is already being farmed and I’ve spoken to people who make a very good living farming there, so that is a moot point. Prairie Valley West, which has been taken out of the ALR, could nicely be put back into the ALR, because with climate change it could easily become highly valued. But not as a swap. The best land is still the Quinpool to Blair land, no question. The beauty of Summerland is all its valleys and rural areas where people live such as Prairie Valley, Deer Ridge, by the golf courses, Garnett Valley, Jersey, Paradise Flats, etc. People want to live close to

town but still out in the country where they can do their walking and enjoy nature. Walking to town is not essential. At the top of the list of characteristics valued by Summerlanders are a) the beauty of the landscape, b) the agricultural economy c) the small town feel. The OCP Regional Contextual Statement from Aug 3, 2012 says: o protect agricultural industry by retaining farmland o that preserving farmland leads to overall community wellbeing o maintain the integrity of the ALR and economically strengthen agriculture by supporting local food production and farmer’s markets. These sound like wise words and thoughtful ideas. Please do not take any land out of the ALR. Please stop the swap. Diddy Evans Summerland

or another. As one of your constituents, I would like to go on record as opposing the proposed Agricultural Land Reserve land swap. In the interest of brevity, I will touch on a couple of points rather than reiterating all the points that have been eloquently put forward by others. Firstly, I think you have insulted the intelligence of every resident by saying that the lands proposed for a land swap are equal in agricultural value. One does not have to be a rocket scientist (or an agricultural scientist) to see the difference in the land. The land which you propose to remove from the ALR is land proven to be good for and in use for growing agricultural products. The land you propose to put into the ALR appears to be goat grazing land. For anything else it would need extensive and costly upgrading, which is not likely to happen. I don’t believe that this is in the spirit of what the ALR was meant to do. I believe it was put in place to protect existing agri-

cultural land from housing developments. In my opinion, to shuffle the ALR designation around to suit developers is not appropriate or acceptable. To make this swap would be very short sighted. People and businesses do not move to, or stay in, Summerland because there are new subdivisions within “walking distance” of town. I believe we move or stay here because of the lifestyle which includes being able to live in a town that does not look like West Kelowna. We want the semirural feeling of living among the orchards and vineyards. Summerland is not and never will be the quaint European village concentrated into a few hectares that I think some see in their minds. If one looks only at a map and not the actual land the argument of having new development close to existing services does have some validity. However, it does not outweigh the long-term effects of growing houses on viable agricultural land. Do we want to

make the same mistake California has made? Once it’s done, it cannot be undone. Perhaps if proximity to services is relevant, then those who profit from the development should pay the costs. Council should be representing the majority of Summerlanders – not catering to developers. The decision whether to go ahead with this swap should be a no brainer. Firstly because of the facts, and secondly because I believe the majority has spoken. Those opposed are not a noisy minority or special interest group as I hope you have realized by now. However it does appear that those in favour of a land swap are a special interest group and very much in the minority. I thank you for your time and trust that you will make the decision which reflects the wishes of your constituents, ensures the preservation of agricultural land, and preserves the flavour of Summerland for our children’s children. Terry Ducommun Summerland

Kiwanis marks 65 years Dear Editor: This year marks the 65th anniversary of the Summerland Kiwanis Club. Since inception, our club has been involved in many community projects and has supported numerous groups and individuals. We strive to continue in those activities. The motto of Kiwanis is “Serving the Children of the World,” and though children and youth are our main focus, we don’t limit ourselves to just them. Much of the satisfaction we get comes from seeing our projects benefit people of all ages in our community. To give just a few examples would be to mention our support of such groups as SADI, Neighbourlink, the Girl Guides, the

Summerland Middle School Breakfast Club and the Summerland Bully Free initiative. This list is by no means complete as there are numerous other groups and individuals that we have helped. Globally, we have been involved in projects to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus in underdeveloped countries and combat iodine deficiency. The Kiwanis Children’s Cancer Project is a campaign to raise funds to research cancer in children, going on right now in the Pacific Northwest region, involving children’s hospitals in Vancouver, Seattle and Portland. We would like to invite everybody in our town to help us celebrate our

65th year. On Sunday, April 6 we will be hosting an open house from noon to 2 p.m. at our lodge located at 10912 Quinpool Rd. Although we are actively seeking out new members, there is no obligation to join! We simply welcome you all, young and old, to come down to share a piece of cake and a cup of coffee or juice, to meet our members, and to find out a little more about what Kiwanis is all about. Thank you all who have supported us in the past and those of you we hope to be involved with in the future. Hope to see you on Sunday. Tom Jacques, President Summerland Kiwanis Club Summerland

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Arts plans in disarray Dear Editor: I am moved to write about the municipal council’s recent decision regarding the new site of the public library. While I am pleased that a decision has finally been made, and that solid plans have been made with the Okanagan Regional Library Board regarding an expanded new library in Summerland, I am mystified by the quick slam dunk approach taken in the decision. I also wonder why the decision requires the demolition of two downtown buildings and the sale of a piece of presumably valuable municipal property in order to make way for a new library. The original idea

of placing a library as the cornerstone of development on the Wharton/Kelly corner seemed ideal, and could have entailed a leasing of municipal property rather than a sale. It would also have required no cost in terms of demolition, and no cost to the garage business owner and the Summerland Community Arts Council. Now downtown will be subject to the dust and chaos of demolition at the beginning of the summer tourist season and perhaps the summer construction of a large new building. And in consequence the Summerland Community Arts Council (all volunteers, with one paid coordin-

ator) and its associated groups will be subject to a minimum of two moves in an unknown time frame. Although the municipality is offering the SCAC support for rental and upgrading in another downtown building, most of the moving and renovation work will be done by volunteers, and the SCAC has no guarantee of continued support from the next municipal council elected this fall. In the 1990s, it took several years to convince the municipality that the former city hall would be a great building for community arts. For the last 16 years in this building the SCAC has provided programs for

adults and children, a gallery for artists and viewers, and a centre for the gathering of various associated groups. To my knowledge, the SCAC receives grant monies from a number of granting sources, such as B.C. Gaming and B.C. Arts Council, which require the SCAC to submit annual applications for the funds. Also, SCAC requires artists to submit portfolios in September for the next year’s gallery shows. The imminent move has thrown many long term plans into disarray, and the volunteers are scrambling to meet the moving deadline with an optimism that astounds me. They are even

hopeful that the move will offer greater access to the citizens of the town, despite the knowledge that this site is not permanent. I commend the Arts Council for their positive response in the face of an indeterminate future. The municipal council has a cavalier approach to a group that has continually fulfilled its mandate on a well managed limited budget. The volunteers that support arts and culture in this community deserve better. And Summerland citizens deserve a full accounting in regard to the real estate decision that municipal council has made. Heather S. Ross Summerland

Revolution unit needs changes Dear Editor: Re: Power agreement approved I live just down the hill from the first Revolution unit installed in the fall of 2011 (without any consultation with the neighbours) and have found it to be too loud to be operating in a modern day neighbourhood.

The manufacturer promised to build a more soundproof model, but upon installation in the fall of 2013, this new Revolution is louder than the original unit. Currently any noise that is louder than a heat pump can be investigated. ElectroMotion Energy Corp. will have to make

some significant changes to the Revolution if it is to succeed to be used in residential areas. In contacting Fortis Energy, they replied that any electricity put back into the grid will only result in an electrical credit (no money) since the electrical meter will run backwards. Maybe the mayor and

council members should have these units installed on their properties and then find out how well the units work and also how well the neighbours like the new noise of an internal combustion motor running a generator droning away all night and day. Ian Thompson Summerland

Chamber members were not consulted Dear Editor: Our Summerland Chamber executive took a stand in favour of the Agricultural Land Reserve land swap. They made this

decision without consulting their membership. To date, more business members have voiced opposition than support.

The list of businesses opposed to the land swap continues to grow. We feel that those representing us are misrepresenting us.

We kindly ask for greater dialogue within the chamber and with our business community. We feel it is important that we all are

heard and listened to. Let’s work together to unite rather than split our community. Susan Lopatecki Summerland

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Concerns seen in MMBC contract by Kelvin McCulloch CEO, Buckerfields A few months back, I received a notification which advised me that I had to declare whether Buckerfields was a ‘producer’ of printed paper or packaging material. If so, we would have to implement an ‘approved stewardship plan’ to deal with the material. Otherwise we would have to join another ‘stewardship plan’ and pay fees to that plan holder. I thought it was a scam. But I looked into it further and determined that there was indeed regulatory provisions in effect which stated this very thing and according to the regulations, Buckerfields is now a ‘producer ’ of printed paper and packaging material, with the best example being our Buckerfields feed bags. I then discussed the alternatives with a Ministry of Environment official and came to realize that we had no choice but to join the only approved stewardship plan in the province, MMBC. We signed the MMBC contract. But we also read it. And it stated that MMBC had to file audited financial statements on its web site. I recently went to the web site and there are no audited financial statements. Now, several months later, I have discovered the following: o MMBC is a corporation under the Societies Act comprised of three directors, two of which live in Ontario. None of the directors have public sector credentials. All of the directors represent large corpor-

ate interests. o MMBC is not accountable to any government agency, appointed official, elected official or any other government body other than the Registrar of Companies under the Societies Act o MMBC is not governed by the Province’s Financial Administration Act which sets out the rules for the administration of all public monies. o None of the monies collected by MMBC, including the fees Buckerfields is supposed to pay go to the public accounts of the province or any other government organization. o MMBC is not subject to oversight by the Auditor General of B.C. o Under MMBC’s ‘stewardship plan’ as approved by the provincial government, MMBC has the authority to charge companies like Buckerfields unlimited fees based on whatever MMBC spends, regardless of what the actual costs are to recycle our feed bags and regardless of the fact that we already pay municipal taxes in all eight of our locations. o MMBC has the authority to come into any municipality in the province and offer financial incentives to the locally elected government to do what MMBC wants in the area of waste collection and recycling; if the locally elected government refuses, MMBC has the authority to do what it wants anyway. o The municipal governments of the province do not know the background of MMBC and don’t yet realize the fees that MMBC is charging to Buckerfields and all the other companies

amounts to double taxation. o The municipal governments are going to have to give up that tax base they have for waste collection and recycling because the shift to ‘producers’ paying directly for waste collection and recycling eliminates the need and justification for ‘consumers’ i.e. property tax payers to pay for these services through the municipalities. o The provincial government did not consult with the municipal governments or the public but companies like Buckerfields are pointing it out because until it is resolved, we are being taxed twice for the same service and residential taxpayers (including me) are being taxed for something that someone else is actually paying for. o Taxpayers and municipal governments were not consulted as to whether they really want to shift the financing and control of municipal waste and recycling services out of the municipal jurisdiction, that is, the jurisdiction of democratically elected municipal officials into the hands of a corporation under the Societies Act that is accountable to no one and is outside the jurisdiction of the provincial Auditor General. o Taxpayers and voters are unaware that the fees being charged by MMBC are so onerous that they will cause newspaper closures and job losses of 300 to 500 in the newspaper industry in British Columbia, even though recycled newsprint is actually very valuable. In finding all this out, I lament the fact

that none of this was introduced into the legislature for proper debate because it means that instead of spending my days managing the sale of chicks and garden supplies at Buckerfields, I have to spend my time trying to revive democratic processes in British Columbia, retroactively. I find it appalling. My position as of the time of this writing is this, we ain’t paying a dime to MMBC and neither should anyone else, not until: o The provincial government reconciles what it is doing with the municipal governments and municipal taxpayers so that taxpayers don’t have to pay twice. o The provincial government takes back the legislation which calls us ‘producers’ and ‘blames us’ for the choices made by manufacturers and indeed consumers that are completely outside of our control. o Any monies charged under the auspices of the recyling regulation are included in the public accounts of the province and subject to the provisions of the Financial Administration Act and the Auditor General Act. o Whatever is going to be done is introduced into the Legislative Assembly in the form of a Bill so that the proper public debate can occur. o Insofar as MMBC has not filed its audited financial statements since inception, and the period of time not reported spans more than two years, and insofar as MMBC is actually a taxing and funding agency, there be an independent public enquiry into

Land plan will devalue homes Dear Editor: Summerland’s real estate market is stagnant, with an excess of homes and lots for sale. As a result, residential tax assessed values are declining. If the proposed Agricul-

tural Land Reserve swap is approved, many more lots will flood the stagnant market, further depressing prices and assessed values. For the vast majority of us, our home is our single biggest

investment. We don’t want to see our life savings whittled away by this ill-advised agricultural land swap. Don Gayton Summerland

the financial operations, sources and uses of funds, contractual procedures and expenditures of MMBC. No, Buckerfields is not paying a dime until this cash and power grab is unraveled and revealed for what it is. One final word, 96 per cent of all printed paper and packaging material is already being picked up or deposited into municipally financed

facilities. Despite what MMBC is saying, at least 53 per cent of that is already being recycled and it is very likely that that number was seriously understated to give the government a reason for its MMBC cash and power grab. In reality, there is no basis for setting up a recycling dictatorship and charging punitive fees to companies like Buckerfields at all.

Recycling is a booming business with rapidly increasing prices of marketable commodities. Could that be why the board of MMBC is all big business and outside the jurisdiction of the Auditor General? We don’t have to change a thing to see recycling take off in B.C., in the hands of our elected municipal officials. We need to send the MMBC regime to the recycle bin.

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PublIC hEARING A Public Hearing regarding OCP Amendments will be held at 7:00pm on Tuesday, April 22nd at the Summerland Secondary High School, Gymnasium All verbal and written information received from the Public Hearing held on March 3rd will be included to form part of the formal record. Individuals do not need to resubmit their information but can do so if they wish. Statutory Public Hearing ads will run April 10th and 17th.

CANYON VIEW CEMETERY SPRING MAINTENANCE We wish to advise the public that the District of Summerland will commence Spring Maintenance at Canyon View Cemetery on May 1, 2014. Part of the maintenance work will be the removal of offerings that do not meet the requirements of the District of Summerland Cemetery Bylaw 2012-016 as outlined below. The public is asked to assist in this cleanup by removing any offerings that do not meet the following guidelines by April 30, 2014.

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• Any offering that is not entirely on the concrete base and at least 50 mm (2 in.) away from the edge of the concrete base • Offerings that are unsightly, creating a safety hazard, or interfere with the maintenance of the cemetery • Small offerings, such as necklaces, small stones, or marbles, that may become entangled in the maintenance equipment • Anything that extends or grows into the landscaped area surrounding an interment site or anything that encroaches into a neighbouring interment site • Any offering that is made of, or contains, glass or any other easily breakable substance • Pointed or sharp offerings that may present a safety hazard if someone falls. Offerings that the District removes will be photographed, tagged, and stored for sixty days at the Works and Utilities Department. Flowers or floral arrangements that have wilted or have become unsightly will be removed and discarded. Although care will be taken removing offerings, the District is unable to accept responsibility for lost, stolen, or damaged offerings. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call our Works and Utilities office at 250-494-0431.

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Province signs on for training program by Tom Fletcher Black Press B.C. has signed on to the federal government’s program

to match skills training with employers’ needs, after negotiations to maintain most of the existing programs to assist

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Ottawa Monday, as provinces and territories agreed to a program that requires employers to put up a third of training costs. Once the program takes effect, the federal share will be up to $10,000 per trainee with another $5,000 from a sponsoring employer. Federal Employment Minister Kenney said the new program will address the need for thousands of skilled workers to develop liquefied natural gas plants, pipelines and other projects in B.C. There is no general labour shortage in Canada, but the $900 million a year the federal government spends on post-secondary training needs to match up better with the available jobs, he said. “So we need to reengineer our education system,” Kenney said. “B.C. has taken the lead on this, to prepare young people for the jobs of the future, to educate them for the labour market.” The agreement means B.C. will use 40 per cent of Ottawa’s $65 million annual skills training transfer for the new program.

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Keith Dixon Special to the Review

Betty Barnes, left, presents the Alex Barnes Cribbage Trophy at the Seniors Drop-In Centre to Gladys Schmidt. The trophy is presented annually to the player in the six week tournament who has the highest score. Schmidt received a plaque and her name will be inscribed on the trophy which is mounted in the Drop-In Centre. The trophy was donated by Betty Barnes in memory of her late husband.

Participants registering for Giant’s Head Grind More than 100 racers have signed up for the inaugural Giant’s Head Grind

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an Lake and ends at the summit of Giant’s Head Mountain. The course is more than five kilometres and covers an elevation gain of 500 metres. This year, entry to the race will be limited to 300 participants. “It’s fantastic to see so many people eager and excited to take on a new challenge,” said Ellen Walker-Matthews, who is leading the event with her husband Tom Matthews and the Summerland Rotary Club. “Registrations are coming in not just from Sum-

merland, but from other communities in the Okanagan and even Vancouver and Calgary.” The race is in honour of Christopher Walker, who died from colon cancer in 2013. Proceeds will go to the B.C. Cancer Foundation to target colon cancer research and the Summerland Rotary Club for improvements and upkeep of the trails in Giant’s Head Park. Early bird registration for the race continues until April 15. Details can be found at giantsheadgrind. com.

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Plenty of events planned for weekend There are certainly lots of things to do this weekend. For those interested in hiking or just learning about the heritage of the area you might want to drop by Centre Stage Theatre tomorrow evening for a presentation entitled Heritage Trails of the Northern Cascades: History Through the Soles of your Feet. Historic trails specialist Kelley Cook will be giving a talk on exploring restored

scenic heritage trails following the 49th Annual General Meeting of the Okanagan Similkameen Parks Society. This is a free presentation. On Saturday evening, April 5 the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra will be back at the Cleland Community Theatre for a performance featuring quite an unusual combination: a trumpet and a bassoon. This combina-

tion of Guy Few on trumpet and Nadina Mackie Jackson on Bassoon are why the OSO has named this concert Dynamic Duo. The program includes music of J.S. Bach, Vivaldi, Baldassare, Coplan, Lussier and Shostakovitch and begins at 7:30 p.m. There will be a salute to Canadian music the next day, Sunday, April 6 at 7 p.m. at Penticton United Church when

the Penticton TuneAgers choir and orchestra present their annual spring concert. Tickets are available from members of the Tune-Agers or at the Penticton United Church office on weekday mornings or at The Dragon’s Den on Front Street in Penticton. Next week two local theatrical companies will be back on stage. The Peachland Players will be pre-

senting Bus Stop at 4th Street Place in Peachland beginning on Thursday, April 10 and continuing through Sunday, April 13. Many Hats Theatre Company presents Boeing Boeing, the second show of their seventh season at The Cannery Stage in Penticton. Opening night is Thursday, April 10 and Eau Vivre Winery from Cawston will be pouring their French-style wines

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David Finnis at the reception in the Opus Café Bistro immediately following this opening

night performance. There will also be an opportunity to enjoy live music next weekend when Sumac Ridge Estate Winery hosts Lindsey Walker on Friday, April 11. 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.

Drama retells myths Acting 12 students at Summerland Secondary School will present stories from Greek mythology next weekend as they stage Metamorphosis. The play is based on Ovid’s Greek tales. It was produced as a Tony award winning Broadway play. Andrew Knudsen, student teacher at Summerland Secondary School, said the play features contem-

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porary retellings of the classic Greek myths. While the stories are about the transformations various characters undergo, Knudsen said the stories themselves have also changed over the years. “Metamorphosis plays a part on a lot of different levels,” he said. The backgrounds in the play will feature video projections

and abstract images. While still photographs have been used in the background of previous Summerland Secondary School drama productions, videos have not been used before, Knudsen said. The play begins on Thursday, April 10 and continues until Saturday, April 12, at 7 p.m. each evening. Admission is by donation.

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Ending the addiction to tobacco by Carla McLeod Special to the Review

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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. 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, 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. Come and enjoy or check it out. Drop-ins welcome. 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. Birthright, serving the South Okanagan, has Friday drop in from 10

a.m. to noon at 200 Bennett St. in Penticton. This weekly program provides light snacks and an opportunity to build friendships, share life skills and participate in baby item swaps. Please contact Sandy Mikkelsen at 250-4924901 for more information.

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. Enjoy an evening of Canadian music on Sunday, April 6 at 7 p.m. at Penticton United Church, corner of Main and Eckhardt, when the Penticton Tune-Agers choir and orchestra present their annual spring concert. Tickets available at Dragon’s Den, 12 Front St., at the church office weekday mornings or from a member of the Tune-Agers. For more information contact Peggy at 250494-9700. Searchlight Gospel presents Chloe Kyle and Company, music that moves the feet and makes you smile, by award-winning young fiddlers, Sunday April, 6, 7 p.m. at Summerland Baptist Church. Call 250-494-3881 for more information. 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 non-denominational 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 250494-7127. 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 250-4949310.

Tuesday

Bridge games at St. Stephen’s Church Hall on Tuesdays beginning at 1 p.m. New players are always welcome. Refreshments served. Call 250-494-6116 or 250-494-5363. 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. 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

S Farmers’ Market in Memorial Park, Wharton Street, every Tuesday April through October, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information call Paul at 250-4940540. 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 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

www.summerlandreview.com 13 includes orchardists, farmers, ranchers and fun seekers of all ages including those with disabilities. The Summerland Badminton Club plays every Wednesday at 7 p.m. all year. Shaun at 250-494-1513.

Upcoming

Parenting the Love and Logic Way. This six-session parenting program will be presented by independent facilitator, Sharon Otke, on Thursdays, April 3 to May 8, 6 to 8 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Contact 250-494-9309 for more information or to register. The South Okanagan Rehabilitation Centre for Owls, 8965 Hwy. 97, Oliver will hold its annual open house and the grand opening of the new clinic on Sunday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ribbon

cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. by Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon. This is the only day Socro is open to the public. Entry by donation. Visit www. sorco.org for more information. 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. Summerland Horseshoe Club is looking for new members. Practices are held in Memorial Park on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. Call Laura Williams at 250494-3094.

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summerland baptist 10318 Elliott Street Two Services each Sunday 9:00am & 11:00am SBC Kids In Both Services Lead Pastor: Larry Schram Associate Pastor: Del Riemer For info or help call 250-494-3881 www.summerlandbaptist.ca

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9918 Julia Street Worship with us, Sunday at 10:30 am Loving God, Loving People Transitional Pastor: Rev. Dave Laity

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13204 Henry Street Minister: Rev. Armand Houle 10:00 am Sunday Gathering with Children's Program Diversity, Respect, Community Service, Compassion. www.summerlandunited.bc.ca

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Chamber to consider downtown strategy The Summerland Chamber of Commerce will examine ways to bolster struggling downtown businesses, but quick fix solutions are not

magic solutions,” she said. “Nothing is the same as it used to be and it’s never going to be the same.” While Summerland used to hold

“When you’re focussed on throwing a party, you’re not playing to your assets.”

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likely, chamber president Arlene Fenrich said. “There are no

numerous downtown festivals and special events to draw customers to businesses,

she said an emphasis on festivals is not the best marketing strategy. “When you’re focussed on throwing a party, you’re not playing to your assets,” she said. In the 1990s, numerous downtown summer festivals were held from Easter until mid-September. Today, the only festival organized by the Summerland Chamber is the Festival of

Lights, in late November. Fenrich said the annual winter festival draws many participants, but addi-

tional special events would not have the same effect. Instead, she said the community and the chamber must

look at ways to attract more jobs and workers to Summerland. “What we’re working on is the bigger picture,” she said.

Without a work force in the community, merchants will continue to struggle to bring customers to their stores, she said.

IMPORTANT NOTICE School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha)

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Children born in 2009 are eligible to enter kindergarten in September 2014. Parents, who feel their child is not yet ready for kindergarten, may defer enrollment for one year. Please contact the School Board Office for information on this. Placement in your neighborhood school kindergarten is based on your address and registration date. The earlier you register, the more likely your child will attend a school close to your home. Register at your neighborhood school during regular school hours. Your child’s birth certificate will be required as well as your child’s BC Care Card, parental BC Care Card and proof of current address (i.e. BC driver’s license, utility bill, lease agreement). The Summerland Asset Development Initiative would like to thank the following businesses and individuals who so generously donated to our Zias Fundraiser to make it a huge success. An extra special thank you to Shannon and Claude Ferlizza of Zias Stonehouse for generously donating their facility, food and staff for this event! Thank you so much! Due to the generosity of so many people, through ticket sales, live and silent auction bids and individual donations, we were able to raise $9,500.00!! -

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Freestyle nationals

Canadian Olympic skier Alex Bilodeau meets with Liam Holinaty of the Apex Freestyle Junior Comp team during the Canadian Freestyle Nationals on the weekend. Some of the best moguls skiers in the world competed at the event. Bilodeau won gold while Mikael Kingsbury won silver. Both also competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

NDP hopefuls downplay Harcourt’s rejection of party by Tom Fletcher Black Press Former premier Mike Harcourt’s disenchantment with the NDP is a sign of the challenge ahead for the party after last year’s election loss, leadership candidates John Horgan and Mike Farnworth said Tuesday. Harcourt has let his party membership lapse and gave several interviews this week to express his disappointment with the NDP’s performance in the 2013 election. Harcourt told the Globe and

Mail he is not sure if his decision to quit the party is “a trial separation or a decree absolute,” but he won’t be voting in the leadership contest in September. Horgan said he has spoken with Harcourt in recent weeks about the party’s standing in rural B.C., particularly after leader Adrian Dix’s midcampaign decision to oppose the expansion of the Trans-Mountain oil pipeline from northern Alberta to Burnaby. “The message it sends to me is that I have a lot of work

to do,” Horgan said. “I have a lot of work to convince Mike Harcourt and other New Democrats and all British Columbians that there’s a better way for us to proceed, a balanced approach to the economy and the environment.” Harcourt, the former Vancouver mayor who served as premier from 1991 to 1996, endorsed Farnworth in the 2011 leadership campaign. Farnworth said Tuesday he agrees with Harcourt’s criticism, and the struggle to balance resource

development with environmental concern has a long history in the NDP. It was Harcourt who faced the “war in the woods” in the 1990s over coastal logging and came up with land use plans that still serve B.C. today, he said. “I think Mike is saying what he thought, and it’s reflective of the comments we heard after the election last May,” Farnworth said. NDP members vote this fall on their choice to succeed Dix, with results to be revealed Sept. 28.

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Steam will feature new players Few returning players for Junior B team by John Arendt Around 100 aspiring hockey players will try out for a position with the Summerland Steam this weekend as the Junior B team holds its spring camp.

Gregg Wilson, general manager of the team, said the new team will feature many new players. Of the 23 players who were part of the Steam over the past season, between five and eight are expected to return. The five 20-yearold players have aged out of the Jun-

ior B league, while many of the remaining players have opportunities to play elsewhere for next year. “A lot of the players are committed to Junior A teams,” Wilson said. Others will play on university-level teams next year. While the high

turnover involves plenty of work for coaching staff, Wilson said it is also a sign that the players are advancing in their hockey careers. “It’s supposed to be a stepping stone,” he said. “It’s a development league.” When the team is selected, Wilson said he and coach John

DePourcq will pick players based on personality as well as hockey skills. By looking at personality, Wilson said the coaches are able to bring together a strong team quickly. Wilson added that DePourcq’s coaching helped to bring the team to a strong position in the

league. “We’re reaping the rewards of having John DePourcq with us,” Wilson said. “He’s a good coach.” Over the past season, the Steam advanced to the division semi-finals in the Okanagan/ Shuswap Conference: Okanagan Div-

ision in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League. The team was ranked first in its division and faced the North Okanagan Knights in the semifinals. In the seventh game of the series, the Steam lost in the final minutes of play.

Hockey action

Members of the Summerland Steam advanced to the division semi-finals in Junior B hockey action last month. For next year, few of the Steam players are expected to return to the team as some have aged out of the league while others have advanced to Junior A or university teams.

Gymnasts enjoy success at provincial championship Black Press

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Five members from FitKidz Gymnastics enjoyed success in the B.C. provincial championship in Kamloops March 15. Instructor Annette Card said the group performed well, despite the occasional falls. Olivia Dunley Owen, 12, placed fourth overall after taking first on the beam. Julia Nixon, 10, finished

ninth in B.C. after earning second on beam. Hannah Patterson,11, was first on beam, third on floor and finished fourth in the province. Katarina Sterk, 12, was fourth on the beam, while Ella Simmons, 13, was seventh on the beam. Card said it was strong results for their small club with 42 clubs competing. “It’s wonderful for us,” said Card.

“The girls worked as hard as they could. Had a lot of preparation. I think everyone was very happy. Gives you a push for next year.” In the Wild West Festival, a provincial level one competition held in Kamloops that same weekend, FitKidz had 13 girls compete, including younger kids in their first meet, finish well. Paige Gibbings, seven, the youngest competitor, took bronze, while Emily

Dunley Owen, eight, was fifth on the beam. Rylea Taylor, eight, was 10th on the floor, Hannah Pritchard, nine, was eighth on floor, Claire Taylor,11, placed third on vault, sixth in uneven bars and fourth on floor. Elsa Lefteruk, 11, tied for third on vault and fifth on bars. At the provincial two level, 10-year-old Jayna Bamber placed 11th on beam. For 11and 12-year-olds, Ella Hiebert

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Clarke Edgar Vanderburg It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Clarke (Buddy) Edgar Vanderburg. Clarke was born July 4,1922 in Cayuga, Ontario. He is pre-deceased by his loving wife Iris Vanderburg. He is survived by his sister Geneva Charuk of Hamilton, Ontario, His four children: Barbara Tutty of Qualicum, B.C., Janet Laughlin of West Kelowna, B.C., Glenn Vanderburg of Westbank, B.C., and Carol Wittal of Surrey, B.C. and grandchildren; Tania Stamm, Shawn Tutty, Colby Laughlin, Lindsay Laughlin, Christy Vanderburg, Adam Vanderburg, Waveney Gagnon, and Nathan Gagnon: as well as 5 great grandchildren. Clarke was a carpenter by trade and built many houses in Ontario as well as Penticton, Okanagan Falls and Summerland B.C. Since his wife of 62 years passed in 2011, he was never the same. Now they are together again. Praise God!!

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Bagged sheep manure. $3 per large bag. Please call 250-494-8660.

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STEEL BUILDINGS, metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206; www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

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WANTED Vancouver Island and Lower Mainland opportunities. Top Wages & Beneﬁts. Relocation costs paid to qualiﬁed applicants. E-mail: hiring@ parkerjohnston.com or Call: (1)250-382-9181

Horse boarding on Wildhorse Mountain Ranch Summerland. Pasture, big paddocks, shelter or stable, big riding ring, bordered to crown land. $300/mo, hay feed incl. Always horses for sale. Call 250-494-0506.

Trades, Technical

LICENSED PLUMBER/ GAS FITTER

Req. at Canuck Mechanical in Prince George. Must have exp. doing service work & be proficient with trouble shooting heating systems & plumbing problems. Top wages & beneﬁts Email resume to: canuckm@telus.net

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WASHERS from $299 WASHER/DRYER sets from $449 FRIDGES from $299 RANGES Ask about our from $299 6 month buyback

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Kitchen Staff Required Fulltime 4-on 4-off food services position at a 22 unit Supportive Living Facility. Responsible for all aspects of providing food services (preparation, serving, cleanup & other related duties). Food service industry and senior’s facility setting experience an asset. For information package, including a job description, email: parkdaleinfo@shaw.ca or phone: (250) 494-1161, Monday-Friday 9:00am to 1:00pm. Apply, with cover letter, resume and references to 100–9302 Angus Street, Summerland, B.C. V0H 1Z5, fax: (250) 494-1137 or email: parkdaleadmin@ shaw.ca (Closing date for applications– April 22nd, 2014). Visit our website: www.parkdaleplace.ca

Services

Financial Services

The District of Summerland will be hiring students for the period of May to August 2014. To be eligible, students must have attended college or university during the last school term and be returning to their studies in the subsequent year. The total hourly rate of pay is $14.21 per hour. Students will be working 40 hours per week and will assist with landscaping operations including maintenance of green spaces, boulevards, playing ﬁelds, parks, playgrounds, and washroom facilities. Applicants should submit their resume no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2014 to: Summer Student Work, District of Summerland Works and Utilities, Box 159, 13211 Henry Avenue, Summerland, BC V0H 1Z0 or email hr@summerland.ca

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Handypersons Bill’s Handyman Service. “No Job Too Small” Fencing, Decks, Landscaping, Cleanup & Removal, Small moves. 250-494-7267 Summerland

Landscaping Screened Topsoil - $25 yard. 6 yard minimum for free delivery. Dave Knight Trucking. 250-490-7652. Trevor’s Lawn Cutting. Lawn cutting $20+; power raking & aerating $60+. Yard cleanup. WCB insured. 250-490-0058

Painting & Decorating

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897. Make money and save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. www.norwoodsawmills.com/400ot

Misc. Wanted Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Estates, Gold & Silver Coins + 499-0251Chad COLLECTOR looking to buy a coin collection. Also looking for coins, bars, medals, ingots from Royal Canadian Mint, Franklin Mint, US Mint & others. Todd 250-864-3521 I make house calls!

We pay cash! Bring in your unwanted jewelry, gold dental crowns, silverware, war medals, Canadian and US silver coins to Summerland Gold and Silver Exchange. 13209 Victoria Road. Locally owned and operated. 778-516-5888.

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Allergy testing and desensitization available. Start now for results this spring!

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Furniture Estate sale. 2 piece china cabinet with lighted hutch, $250 obo. Excellent condition. 778-516-1502.

Started Pullets 17 weeks just starting to lay brown eggs. $12.00 each. 250-308-7972.

PCL ENERGY. Now hiring Journeyperson Pipefitters ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked and bonuses! We offer competitive wages and benefits. Send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com.

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Tools Wood Shop Tool Sale. The Wood Turners of Summerland are raising funds for a band saw in Mozambique. Saturday, Apr 5, 8am-2pm, in the former Penny Lane store next to Home Hardware on Main St. If you have quality tools to donate, please call John at 250-494-6434.

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First Nations bands facing land challenges Even as far away as Ottawa the success of the Westbank and Osoyoos First Nations in terms of investment and development are well known. From time to time I am also asked about why Penticton Indian Band has not to date been as successful in attracting similar levels of investment and development. There are of course many reasons for this, however there are also some factors that are unique to Penticton that are often not taken into consideration in this discussion. One of the challenges for many First Nations bands is that not all land is band land — many lands are “locatee lands” — these lands are very similar to privately held land where locatees can make land use decisions independently of locally elected band chiefs and their respective councils. Although a First Nations band cannot directly control locatee lands, a band chief and council do have similar authority to enact expropriation and can collect revenues from improvements on locatee lands through taxation. Ultimately when reserves were first created borders were established between band lands and locatee lands. Unfortunately for some bands, specifically the Penticton Indian Band, many of the bands most economically valuable lands are geographically isolated by a combination of different factors. In some cases band lands are isolated by locatee lands, as is often the case for Penticton, however it should also be noted that both the airport and the channelization of the Okanagan River system (that was done to prevent

OTTAWA REPORT

Dan Albas flooding and prevent costly property damage) also strategically cut off economically viable lands from critically needed access and services. Without access and services it is difficult to attract investment and development that in turn generates revenue and creates employment. It is for these reasons that the Penticton Indian Band has been working with all levels of government to build a new bridge between the two communities that will allow the band to attract development and investment similar to other successful First Nations in the Okanagan. It is also important to recognize these projects do not occur overnight. The massive regulatory burden dealing with multiple levels of government takes significant time and resources to overcome. The subject of funding for the bridge construction has also been raised. Recently the Federal Government contributed $500,000 towards this economic project through Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada. The majority of the remaining funding will come from a variety of different sources however I can confirm that the federal government will not be the primary source of funds for this project. Projects like a

new Green Avenue bridge crossing and the Skaha Hills vineyard, golf course and residential development will be key in creating new revenues and economic development for both the Penticton Indian Band and the region. The Skaha Hills development in particular will also help to increase Penticton airport visits, representing another important consideration as the South Okanagan remains committed to attracting a second airline and connecting access through Calgary and points further east. The House of Commons is back in session this week and if there is a comment, question or concern you have on any matter before the House please do not hesitate to send me an email at dan.albas@parl. gc.ca or call toll free 1-800-665-8711. Dan Albas is the MP for Okanagan Coquihalla.

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Cadets tour

As part of a tour of Victoria cadets from 902 Summerland and 232 Big Horn toured the legislative buildings. From left are WO2 Michael Pattison WO1 Bryce Johnston and WO2 Zachary Fitzpatrick who are the senior cadets in charge of their squadrons. The 902 Summerland Cadets parade Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. New cadets are always welcome. For more information please call Capt. Christel Davidsen at 250-870-7446.

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The Okanagan’s Clear Choice for Glass Since 1982.

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Spark Plug Replacement

Timing Belt Replacement

Re-ignite the power with Toyota Genuine spark plugs that are designed specifically for your Toyota. Of course, they are installed and serviced by technicians who know your Toyota best. It is important to replace your spark plugs as per the Toyota recommended maintenance schedule to keep the sparks firing.

Toyota Genuine timing belts match your engine perfectly to ensure peak performance and reliability; they drive key engine components to ensure efficient engine operation. It is important to replace your timing belt as per the Toyota recommended maintenance schedule to keep your timing tuned. See your Toyota Dealer for details.

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