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WHAT’S INSIDE:

Historic truck

A 75-year-old truck, restored to original condition, has been sold to a British collector.

Polar plunge

The 30th annual Polar Bear Dip will be held at noon on New Year’s Day.

Top scams

Scammers continued their efforts to bilk the public.

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Chamber work

The Summerland Chamber saw many accomplishments over the past year.

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Class effort

Grade 6 students have formed a new foundation with the goal of helping others.

A Summerland Bantam hockey team faced Revelstoke twice in weekend hockey action.

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YOUR SMILE Here I sit upon the floor, the only place from which I cannot fall.

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Roberts facing child sex offences by Kristi Patton Black Press

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Library construction

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Michael Leamont works on the construction of the new library building on Main Street. The concrete slab for the building was poured last week. The new building will be more than twice the size of the existing library on Wharton Street. Tango Management Group is the project manager for the library construction.

Voyeur receives fine, community service by Joe Fries Black Press

Recording two friends having sex then sharing the video will cost a Summerland man a $500 fine and 30 hours of community service. The 19-year-old, whose name has been withheld to uphold a publication ban on the victims’ iden-

tities, pleaded guilty to one count of voyeurism and was sentenced Monday in provincial court in Penticton. “Stupid in the extreme, wasn’t it? Also criminal,” Judge Gale Sinclair said to the man prior to passing sentence. Crown counsel Catherine Crockett told the court the man had friends

over Feb. 14, 2014, for a party at his house, where “a lot of alcohol was consumed.” During the course of the evening, the man recorded videos on his phone and followed behind when a 16-yearold girl and another 19-year-old man went to a bedroom to have sex. See VIDEO Page 6

A prominent Summerland resident has been charged with several sexual offences involving a minor. Joshua James Roberts is facing charges of sexual exploitation, invitation to touching, possession of child pornography, child luring via the internet and assault with a weapon or causing bodily harm. Sgt. Stephane Lacroix said the charges were laid on Dec. 10 and the investigation began in October following a complaint made to the Summerland RCMP. The incidents allegedly occurred between March 1, 2011 and Sept. 1, 2013 and involve a person under the age of 18. A publication ban has been issued to protect the complainants identity. Roberts was known for working at Murray’s Pizza in Summerland, handling their promotions and for charitable work he did with the store through the schools. His father Murray Roberts, who owns stores in Summerland, Penticton and Oliver, said his son is not considered an employee of the pizza shop as of recent. He said his son cut back on hours due to a medical condition, then faced another medical

Facing charges

Josh Roberts of Summerland has been charged with sexual offences involving a minor.

setback that prevented him from working at all. “He can’t work and now he won’t be coming back as an employee,” said Murray. Murray said he hopes people can separate the allegations against his son and the business. “We have done a lot in this community and a tremendous job in the schools. We have enjoyed being involved in the community and look forward to continuing to do that,” said Murray. Murray’s Pizza also has listed West Kelowna as a location on their website. That store is owned by franchise owner/operator Cory Wiens. He said the charges laid last week came as a shock to him. Wiens, who purchased the franchise over a year ago, said he has concerns that people will start associating the allegations Joshua is facing with his franchise. See COURT Page 6

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Packing gifts

Amanda Lusted, left, and Jeannie Tomlin of McBain Insurance pack gifts which were dropped off at the Summerland Review during the annual Operation Santa Claus gift drive. At right, Summerlanders showed their generosity once again as numerous gifts were dropped off for the annual collection. Operation Santa Claus has been a Summerland tradition since 1967.

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It will be a cold start to the new year at the 30th Annual Polar Bear Dip on Jan. 1. The icy swim begins at noon on New Year’s Day as between 100 and 150 swimmers are expected to dash into the water at Sunoka Beach at noon. Most will be in the cold water for a matter of seconds before

drying off and warming up at a fire. Mike Petkau, president of the Summerland Kinsmen Club, said the event has become a popular tradition for Summerlanders. “Its a great way for the family to come out to welcome in the new year,” Petkau said. As in past years, the Kinsmen Club

will award a prize to the swimmer in the best costume. He added that the chilly swim is a fundraiser for Summerland Kinsmen Club. Money raised will go to local families, parks and club projects. Hot chocolate and hot dogs will be available for participants and spectators by donation.

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Festive music

Grade 4 students at Giant’s Head Elementary School perform Oh Christmas Tree during the school’s winter concert. The concert was held on Monday and Tuesday.

Established scams returned in 2014 by John Arendt

Scammers continued their efforts to separate Summerlanders from their money over the past year. The most common scams were nothing new, playing on ploys which have worked in the past. Sgt. Stephane Lacroix of the Summerland RCMP detachment said a bogus tax refund offer, bank investigation scams and cash requests from distant relatives were the most commonly used scams in 2014. The tax refund

scam, sent by email, claimed an error had been made and the recipient was entitled to an income tax refund. The targeted victims were then asked to send in their bank particulars, which could be used by scammers to access money in the accounts. Lacroix said the email should be viewed with suspicion. “If it sounds to good to be true, it’s not true,” he said. The bank investigation scam also asked the targeted victims to supply

On Friday morning, a children’s slide was taken from a home on Lakeshore Drive near Highway 97 in Summerland. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. Cst. Jacques Lefebvre of the Summerland RCMP detachment said the slide had been dismantled and was to be sent out for refurbishing. It had been set out at the front of

the property. Police say a neighbour saw someone loading the slide onto a truck and then driving away. The slide has been in the family for more than 60 years and has sentimental value. Lefebvre said the person who took the slide may have believed it had been set out to be discarded. He asks the person who took it to return it to the home.

their banking information in an attempt to investigate internal fraud. Again, once the bank details had been sent, the scammers were able to access the money. Lacroix warns people not to provide their bank information online or over the telephone to callers claiming to be from the bank. Instead, he said those who have been requested to provide such information

should call the bank directly to verify if the request is legitimate. He added that any suspicions about an information request should be taken seriously. “If something sounds hokey or doesn’t sound right, it’s not right,” he said. The last scam, a call from an extended family member in trouble, has been circulating for several years. The caller claims

to be a relative in trouble, asking for money for bail or unexpected expenses. The request is bogus and the money goes to a scammer, not to a relative’s legitimate need. One scam from past years has become less common this year, Lacroix said. The scam is a request for assisting in moving money from a bank account in Africa.

Children’s slide taken

In exchange for the use of a bank account, the targeted victim is offered a share of the money, often several hundred thousand dollars or several million dollars. The request is not valid and as with

other scams, the victim’s bank account is accessed. Lacroix urges the public to be prudent and conscientious whenever they are given an offer to receive large amounts of money.

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Avoiding scammers Scammers continue to target Summerland residents with various offers and requests for cash. The most common scams over the past year are not much different from the scams used previously. Bogus tax refunds, phoney bank investigations, cash requests and other ploys continue to circulate. In past years, some have been bilked as a result of the fake offers, sometimes losing huge sums of money. As long as unscrupulous people continue to lure victims with the promise of easy money, these scams will continue. Details may change, but the structure remains the same. It takes little effort for a scammer to send out an email to multiple recipients. If even one or two respond, the scammer will make money from the ploy. Once banking details or money has been sent, it is difficult if not impossible to recover the funds. Stories of scam victims are disheartening, partly because the victims are often the most vulnerable and partly because in hindsight the warning signs were present. There are ways to determine if an offer is legitimate or questionable. If an offer has the name of a government agency or a financial institution, look up the number in the directory and check to see if the message was genuine. A quick online search can also reveal if an offer is nothing more than a scam. And if the offer leaves the recipient with any suspicions or feelings of uneasiness, it is best to delete the message and ignore it. In short, caution is needed whenever an unexpected offer appears. The scammers will continue, but with prevention and vigilance, it will become harder for them to make money from their schemes.

It is inspiring to see one Summerland Grade 6 class in its effort to do good. The Summerland Middle School class recently formed a foundation, Stop the Struggle, and worked to raise money to help a local family in need this holiday season. There are people in need here in Summerland and beyond. The students’ efforts to provide aid are helping to make a positive difference for others.

bad Horgan on LNG, climate and farmland apples Following are highlights from Tom Fletcher’s year-end interview with NDP leader John Horgan. For an extended version, see the Opinion section at summerlandreview.com. TF: The B.C. Liberal government has given every indication they’re going to proceed with the Site C dam on the Peace River. What do you think? JH: I’ve Tom Fletcher always maintained that it’s a good project, but it’s a question of when to add another $8-9-10-12 billion onto the backs of ratepayers. First of all, go to the B.C. Utilities Commission and find out if this is the power you need and if this is the time to build it. The government refuses to do that, and I think that’s just an Achilles heel in this process. TF: You voted for the liquefied natural gas income tax to provide certainty, and then you immediately said you would work to increase the LNG tax in 2017, before any major project could be started. How is that certainty? JH: I thought it was important that the investment community in this sector knew there was bipartisan support for LNG in British Columbia. But we went from a seven per cent [tax] to a 3.5 per

cent because of a softening market. If there is a decline in return to the province because of a softening market, then surely over a 25-year period – not just between now and 2017, but if the market conditions change and prices go up – I think British Columbians would want their government to make sure they were getting a fair share of that benefit. TF: Why did you vote against the LNG environmental legislation? JH: They said prior to the election that LNG would be the greenest in the world. And then when they tabled legislation they left out 70 per cent of the emissions from upstream activity. TF: Gordon Campbell’s great goal for greenhouse gases, 33 per cent reduction by 2020, can that be reached assuming a substantial LNG development? JH: I find it difficult to believe that they’re going to achieve those results. [Environment Minister] Mary Polak has a different point of view, and our job as opposition is to hold them accountable to the numbers that they passed into law, and we’re going to do that. One of the three sectors, housing, energy and transportation, where emission profiles can be managed downward is transportation. And the government has wasted 18 months talking about a referendum on [Metro Vancouver

transit.] TF: What’s your top priority for 2015? JH: I think the public is going to increasingly find affordability issues to be the challenge. We didn’t spend as much time as I had hoped to on hydro rate increases, ICBC. When the government balanced the budget, they did it by selling assets, and by increasing costs at their Crown corporations and then pulling that revenue in for budget purposes. We’re going to have to use new technologies and means of communication to better explain to people what the government’s doing to them. TF: What should happen with the agricultural land reserve? JH: I don’t think there was a groundswell of opposition to the ALR, quite the opposite in fact, and the commission has in my opinion, infinite flexibility to meet the demands of development in northern areas as well as urban centres. I’m going to make sure that [agriculture critic] Lana Popham, who as you know is fearless on this issue, is let loose on [Agriculture Minister] Norm Letnick, and we’re going to dog this issue up to the next election. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers. Email: tfletcher@blackpress. ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

Three disturbing news items have shocked the community. In one, a prominent Summerlander has been charged with several sexual offences involving a minor. In another, a man who recorded and then shared a sex video has been fined and given community service. The third was the recent violent assault at the Penticton Regional Hospital. Incidents of this nature must be treated carefully. Speculation and conjecture have no place here.

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Breach of trust questions raised Dear Editor: Legal definition of Breach of Trust: The willful misappropriation, by a trustee, of a thing which had been lawfully delivered to him in confidence. So shouldn’t politicians have to conduct themselves in the same manner

as all professions involving the element of trust; professions such as judges, policemen, educators, doctors, clergy, public officials, and so on? Shouldn’t we have codes and statutes that set a level of political ethical behav-

iour? I ask these questions because in 2011, when running for the leadership of the Liberal Party of B.C., Christy Clark promised to allow freer MLAs and free votes in the legislature. It is now three years later with no

action so I emailed her asking for a definitive answer, yes or no, as to whether or not she intended to keep the promise. All I received was an autonomous dissemble on how great she and the Liberal Party are, and no direct answer to the

question. So I went to her constituency office in West Kelowna with document copies of the email and the promise and asked the staff if they could get an answer. No response at all. So I then contacted the MLA for my rid-

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ing, Dan Ashton, because it is his job to get answers for his constituents. I’ve gotten no answer whatsoever. Because of their refusal to answer I have to conclude that they do not intend to keep this promise. Was the promise just a ploy to get elected with no intention of keeping it? If so, without public abrogation, it constitutes

a breach of trust. I think it is high time our politicians revamped our political system to raise itself to a higher level by establishing ethical codes and statutes to live by. They don’t really have to be as nauseating as they are; it is a choice they make by being intellectually inert on self reform. Roy Roope Summerland

The perils of a ‘parallel state’

MERRY XMAS!

Photo courtesy of the Summerland Museum

If you think the X is taking Christ out of Christmas, fear not! X actually stands for the Greek letter Chi which is short for Christ. It’s not disrespectful and it’s much easier to fit on large signs like this one, made for the Methodist Church children’s production in 1915. While the wish and the picture with it indicate the true Christian spirit of the season, it would be interesting to see how their play, Cinderella and the Prince, related to the Christmas story. By the way, at one time X was used as a kind of non-religious Greek shorthand wherever the letters Christ appeared, so if your name was Christine it was shortened to Xine, and Christopher was Xopher. Since we don’t speak much Greek at the museum, we’d like to use longhand and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!

Fortis must accept responsibility Dear Editor: Regarding the recent power outage in Summerland, if the power failure was precipitated by the delivery system

the problem and associated liability belong with Fortis. Vendors of all kinds of consumer products — cars included — would never

dare tell buyers and owners that they are liable for inferior products and components. It’s up to Fortis to accept responsibility,

and to instruct their insurance underwriters to address those claims. The suggestion that home owners all buy surge protectors

is absurd. If anybody should be buying and installing surge protectors, it is Fortis. Andy Thomsen Summerland

Climate change and moral superiority Dear Editor: Re: Global warming stalled politically too (B.C. Views, Nov. 13). I’m glad to hear there are a few skeptics out there. I often feel as if I’m trapped behind enemy lines

here on Vancouver Island. I guess the reason is that skeptics who have some scientific knowledge tend to be hesitant about making absolute statements about future climate trends and their economic effects,

while the warmists respond with passionate certainty backed up with an air of moral superiority. I get blank stares when I point out that we are standing on a glacial outwash fan that was under two kilo-

metres of ice when our First Nation ancestors were chasing reindeer in Europe. Now THAT was global warming. Wonder how we caused that. Dick Robertson Comox

Dear Editor: Re: Nisga’a proving critics wrong (B.C. Views, Dec. 4). Tom Fletcher seems to have had an epiphany that’s led to his urging acceptance of Supreme Court of Canada rulings which enabled the creation by the Nisga’a Nation of (Fletcher’s words) “a parallel state” in B.C. Fletcher may never have learned “that two wrongs don’t make a right.” The first longstanding wrong at issue is the sorry treatment of aboriginals in both B.C. and across Canada. Despite significant improvements over recent years, more remains to be done. The second wrong is that the Supreme Court of Canada now enables a new layer of government in B.C. What’s been created is a “landed gentry” of sorts who’ve in effect received authority to exercise sovereign powers, and they now plan to establish multiple export-enabling LNG terminals on the B.C. coast. B.C. taxpayers will follow such developments with interest, particularly if there is no parallel commitment by the Nisga’a to assume increasing responsibility for both federal and provincial government services as their “parallel state” business plans prove profitable. The old adage that “there’s only one taxpayer” could, with Nisga’a concurrence

remain a truism. It’s based on the realization that whether for services provided by local, provincial or federal governments, most voters and elected leaders have long recognized that it’s the voting taxpayer who, over time, determines both government funding levels and program priorities. Unanswered questions include: Will this aboriginal “parallel state” acknowledge a responsibility to – within its anticipated capability – participate as a fully functional entity within our national federation? Will it fund a portion of the many provincial and federal government services it now receives? Will it commit to creating and funding its self-determined unique government service programs? Historical antipathy between First Nation, local, provincial and federal agencies indicates a need for strong but flexible leadership at all four governmental levels. In seeking a comprehensive governmental rebalancing, we’ll hopefully avoid historically based emotional rhetoric supporting retributive rationale if we’re to minimize costly, confrontational negotiations. In B.C., our oftenenvied Canadian cultural mosaic is at risk of becoming a dysfunctional and tattered societal quilt. Ron Johnson Saanich

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Diesel price stays high as crude drops by Jeff Nagel Black Press

Pity the poor diesel truck owner. While regular gasoline prices have dropped significantly with the plunging price of oil, the pump price for diesel has remained stubbornly high. According to bcgasprices. com, regular gas fell below $1 a litre at a Costco station in Prince George this week, with other prices around the B.C. Interior nearly as low. One of the best deals on diesel was $119.9 at the No Frills station in

Port Alberni, with diesel prices as high as $145.9 at the Esso and Shell stations in Kitimat. “It shouldn’t be that high,” said John Whittall, a West Kelowna retiree who bought his diesel pickup for the fuel savings. “Typically, diesel hasn’t been more than gas. When gas was low it was lower.” That’s historically true. But early 2009 – when diesel was 85 cents a litre and gas was nearly $1 – is the last time diesel drivers enjoyed big savings. The price gap closed and since 2012 diesel has cost a few

cents a litre more than gas most of the time, according to statistics maintained by petroleum industry analysts MJ Ervin and Associates. For the last three years, diesel has been stuck between $1.30 and $1.50 in Vancouver, costing a few cents more than regular gas for most of that time. Jason Parent, vice-president of consulting at MJ Ervin, says the reason for the disparity is diesel and gasoline are two very different commodities that don’t move together in lockstep. “They each have their own

Oil refinery backers move ahead by Tom Fletcher Black Press

Backers of a third large oil refinery proposal for B.C.’s North Coast made some high-profile appointments Wednesday, naming former Assembly of First Nations national chiefs Shawn Atleo and Ovide Mercredi as

advisors to their team. Pacific Future Energy, proposing what it calls the world’s greenest refinery near Prince Rupert, announced the appointments Wednesday at a Vancouver Board of Trade event hosted by Stockwell Day, the former Conservative trade minister who has

been the group’s public face since August. Pacific Future’s proposal is similar to Kitimat Clean, a refinery bid launched in 2012 by David Black, chairman of Black Press. Both would be constructed from modules manufactured offshore to produce diesel, gasoline and other fuels for sale, avoiding the

transport of heavy oil by tankers to reach export markets. The third proposal is called Eagle Spirit Energy, headed by aboriginal author and lawyer Calvin Helin with financial backing from the Aquilini Group, the Vancouver family business that owns the Vancouver Canucks.

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supply and demand fundamentals and they can move in different directions,” he said. Unlike gasoline, which jumps in price towards summer as more drivers hit the road, diesel tends to rise in the winter. The reason, Parent said, is that diesel is virtually identical to heating oil, which is in high demand to heat homes in the winter. “In the winter season when it gets colder, demand for heating oil spikes and that causes a demand pull on both heating oil prices and diesel prices.”

The drop in crude oil prices has put downward pressure on diesel, he said, but that has been largely offset by the increase in winter demand – much to the irritation of diesel users. “The guys who use diesel are all wondering why they’re not seeing the same benefit as everyone else.” Whittall said he has difficulty believing Parent’s explanation. He said diesel prices never seem to budge, no matter if it’s summer, winter or crude oil prices are collapsing. “I bet you it hasn’t moved a penny up here,” he said.

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Crockett said he recorded an eightsecond video that showed the bedroom door opening and the two people engaged in sexual intercourse, then sent the video to the girl’s ex-boyfriend “to make him angry or upset.” The ex-boyfriend later sent the video to the girl’s step-father, who forwarded it to police. Despite the limited duration and spread of the video, Crockett

said, “What can seem like a just a harmless prank at the time can have very serious consequences.” Defence counsel Paul Varga, who unsuccessfully argued for a conditional discharge for his client, noted the man was co-operative with police, apologized to the 16-year-old girl the day after the party and “hasn’t tried to minimize or avoid the circumstances of what happened.”

Varga also argued that the short, poorquality, video was “on the low scale” of voyeurism-type offences. The judge, however, said “too much of this stuff is going on,” noting in some cases such videos have led to suicides. Sinclair also pointed out the man caught “a good break” from the Crown, which stayed four other charges, including making child pornography, in exchange for the guilty plea.

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“He hasn’t had anything to do with our store since we have had it. We bought this business as a family for our retirement. We have our own delivery cars and basically have nothing to do with the company. I have concerns that my employees may face

consequences from this, my delivery cars or business could be vandalized,” said Wiens. He added there are no plans to change the name of the pizza shop at his location. Joshua has been released on a recognizance since his appearance at the Penticton provincial

court on Wednesday. He must abide by a number of conditions including not to possess any electronic devices for communication and not to be in the company of anyone under the age of 18 without supervision. His next court appearance is on Jan. 14, 2015.

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Chamber saw many accomplishments The Chamber Board appreciated the opportunity to host the new council at the chamber office last week. We were able to highlight the chamber’s key areas of work, as well as some of the special projects from the past year. 2014 has been an exceptional year of new projects and exciting opportunities for the Summerland Chamber, and we thought we’d put

together a short list of some of those accomplishments: o Summerland Investment and Relocation Guide: From climate to labour markets and education, this new guide was launched in February and helps put Summerland on the map for entrepreneurs and individuals looking to relocate to the Okanagan. Go to the Chamber website to read it online or download your copy.

o Summerland Business and Community Awards Gala: Held the last Saturday of February, the 76th awards Gala celebrated of the best of Summerland. Nomination forms for the 77th Gala are out now –head to the Chamber website or office to download or pick one up. o Tourism website: Summerland’s new tourism website was launched in May. Eye-catching photos

promote everything Summerland has to offer, and the site’s responsive design means it is user friendly on all digital platforms, from laptops to handheld devices. o Tourism video: Also launched in May, Summerland’s first tourism video is designed to offer viewers a chance to experience Summerland’s unique features and lifestyle. Visit the Tourism

Summerland website or the Chamber’s YouTube channel to watch it. o Economic Development Videos: In 2014 the Chamber released five economic development videos. The first introductory video promotes Summerland as a great place to do business, and the following four are targeted videos to highlight specific sectors or opportunities: Investing in Summerland, Science and Technology, Agriculture and Wineries, and Manufacturing. o Sister City Reception: The Chamber facilitated a meeting of Toyokoro delegates and Chamber members, to explore trade opportunities between the two communities. o Regional Networking: More and more, collaboration is becoming a key to economic success, and the Chamber continues to work to ensure Summer-

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Arlene Fenrich land is represented at a regional level in endeavors that range from the creation of valley-wide cycling paths, to important developing sectors such as wine tourism and agriculture technology. o Municipal Election Forum: With twice-weekly questions from candidates on the Chamber blog viewed more than 3000 times, and an All Candidates Forum attended by more than 600 people, the Chamber was able to provide our members and the community with extensive information leading up to

the election. o Festival of Lights: Despite this year’s chilly weather, Light-up continues to grow and attract visitors from around B.C. In fact, there were more than 14,000 visits to the Summerland Lightup website in November. Please continue to read our articles and follow the Chamber online to find out about more exciting projects in 2015. The Summerland Chamber of Commerce wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. We always appreciate your feedback. Please contact me at president@summerlandchamber.com or Christine Petkau at manager@summerlandchamber.com. Arlene Fenrich is president of the Summerland Chamber of Commerce. All of the members of the board of directors serve as volunteers.

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MAYOR: Peter Waterman COUNCILLORS: Richard Barkwill, Toni Boot, Erin Carlson, Doug Holmes, Janet Peake and Erin Trainer

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Contest winner

Dave Farrow, centre, was the winner in the Summerland Review’s Shop Summerland This Christmas contest. He won a $1,000 shopping spree to be spent a participating merchants, a one-night stay at the Summerland Waterfront Resort, a $100 gift certificate from Zias Stonehouse Restaurant, a $100 gift certificate from Summerland IGA and a $100 gift certificate from Nesters Market. For the shopping spree, $500 was donated by the Summerland Review and $500 from the Summerland Chamber of Commerce. From left are Summerland IGA owner Colin Powell, Pat LindTo our many say and Jo Freed of the Summerland Review, fine customers Farrow, Summerland Chamber manager Chrisand friends, we tine Petkau, Lisa Jaager of the Summerland extend our very Waterfront Resort and Nesters Market manager Leanne Sieben. Missing is Shannon Ferlizza of best wishes Zias Stonehouse Restaurant.

SEASON’S GREETINGS

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To all our friends and customers, may you find love and laughter and good times this Christmas. Dale, Rachel and Jasmine Holiday Hours: Open December 24 9am - 1 pm Re-opening regular hours December 30th #102 - 13229 Henry Ave. Phone: 250-494-9779

for a season filled with joy. Thanks for a great 52nd year!

CHRISTMAS HOURS:

Open until 5:00pm daily until December 23 Open December 24, 9:30am - 3:00pm Closed Christmas and Boxing Day Open December 27-31, 10:00am - 4:00pm Closed January 1, 2015

Municipal Hall will be closed at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24th and will reopen on Friday, January 2, 2015. The Works and Utilities office will also be closed early the 24th and will reopen January 2, 2015. Please visit the website for details. The pool and fitness room will be closed the 25th, 26th and January 1st. The arena will be closed December 24th, 25th, 26th and January 1st. Please refer to their Winter Brochure (mailed out Dec. 2nd) for public skate and swim schedules. The Fire Hall office and the Landfill will be closed December 25th and 26th, and January 1st. For water, sewer, roads, parks, or electrical utility emergencies during closures or after hours, please call 250-493-0005. On behalf of Council and the staff of the District of Summerland, have a safe and happy holiday season!

IMPORTANT UTILITY INFORMATION Due to the Holiday Closure, the due date for utility bills this month will be Tuesday, December 23rd. If you are moving, please come in to Municipal Hall or visit our website before closing on the 24th to advise moving details. During the closure from 2 p.m. Dec. 24th - January 1st, you may visit our website or call 250-404-4059 to advise of moving details. The office will reopen January 2nd, 2015. Note: According to their website, Old Age Security and Canada Pension Plan cheques are scheduled to be deposited December 19th.

2015 COUNCIL MEETINGS Recommendation: THAT the Municipal Council meeting schedule for 2015 be adopted as follows and that all meetings take place in Municipal Council Chambers unless otherwise approved by Municipal Council: January 12, 2015 May 11, 2015 September 14, 2015 January 26, 2015 May 25, 2015 September 28, 2015 February 10, 2015 (Tuesday) June 8, 2015 October 13, 2015 (Tuesday) February 23, 2015 June 22, 2015 October 26, 2015 March 9, 2015 July 13, 2015 November 9, 2015 March 23, 2015 July 27, 2015 November 23, 2015 April 13, 2015 August 10, 2015 December 14, 2015 April 27, 2015 August 24, 2015 December 28, 2015 Council Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. *When a holiday lands on a Monday, the meeting is generally moved to the Tuesday. Council of the Whole Meetings commence at 8:30 a.m. followed by a Closed Session (if required). Regular Council Meetings commence at 7:00 p.m. Note: All meetings subject to cancellation if there are no business items. Background: Section 94 and 127 of the Community Charter require that Council adopt a schedule of the date, time and place of Regular Council meetings, and that this schedule be posted on the notice board at the Municipal Hall and published in a newspaper.

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Students form foundation to help others by Carla McLeod Special to the Review

A new foundation has been formed in Summerland, called Stop the Struggle. It is the initiative of Grade 6 students from the Summerland Middle School. Teacher Tracy McElhinney has taught her class about the ripple effect that comes from doing random acts of kindness. As a result, her students decided to form a foundation with the goal of helping other people. The name Stop the Struggle came about because “some people are just struggling in this world,” explained Logan Cupples. The students also started working with slogans. “We voted for a

Student effort

Grade 6 teacher Tracy McElhinney’s students formed a new foundation, Stop the Struggle, with the goal of helping others. Students showed gifts they collected during a recent drive.

name and Stop the Struggle was the

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our slogan turned out to be, helping you is what we do.” It was decided that the foundation would help a family in need to have an extra special Christmas. They contacted the South Okanagan Women in Need Society. “We asked to sponsor a family and they said it would take a couple of days to go through the process to find us a family,” said Akeesha Robinson. They had asked for a family with children that were close in age to themselves. When the reply came back to the foundation, they were not given the name of the family, but rather a number…they would be shopping for family number 210. Each of the family members was able to ask for two items that they wished for. They were also asked what their household needs were. The foundation now had to turn their attention to fundrais-

ing. foundation had also “We wanted to done all of their own raise money to help advertising. them, so we decided “We did banners to have a booth at around our school light up,” explained and a couple of the Abbie Mistal. “We kids did a big banmade gingersnap ner to put up as our cookies and Rice sign,” she said. “Lots Krispies squares and of kids made posters then we sold them.” and we went around Candy bags and to our neighbours hot chocolate were and gave them flyers.” also sold. McElhinney said “People were very kind and nice,” said that families got Matthew Bird. “They involved too. Parents gave us more money helped with baking, than we expected. We donations and the made way over our actual set up and goal and exceeded it take down of the booth at light up. The by $100.” A bake sale was leadership class at the held at the school, in middle school helped order to sell the good- with getting things ies that were left over from “The energy in this the booth classroom for the last sales. Everything sold for couple of weeks has $1. been unreal. They’ve The Foun- been so excited.” dation also Tracy McElhinney received cash donations organized. and gift cards from “This was really local businesses. a huge team effort,” All in all they were she said. “Everyone able to raise $727 for came together.” their cause. Once the funds Kiara Sandrelli were raised they explained that the were deposited into the school account. After doing the math together the If you would like a reporter or photographer group determined to cover a special event, please contact the how much they newsroom at least one full business day in would be able to advance. spend on each present We will try our best to accommodate you, on the family’s wish but we are not always able to attend all events. list. If this is the case, we will do our best to help you find another solution. Miss McElhinney The telephone number is 250-494-5406. went out and bought all the things and she

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found good prices. “With the receipt the school would pay her back,” explained Jessica Thiede. “We were so fortunate to be able to get everything on the list, plus more stuff,” said McElhinney. The only thing left to do now, was to wrap the presents and deliver them to the designated church, from where they would be then given out to the family in need. The result of working on this humanitarian project has been positive for the students. “The energy in this classroom for the last couple of weeks has been unreal,” said McElhinny. “They’ve been so excited.” This will not be the last our community hears from Stop the Struggle Foundation. They are already planning other initiatives for the coming year. “For the random acts of kindness week in February, we want to raise more money to buy goats for people in Africa,” said Keiran Sunderman-Wilkes. If you know a positive story about someone in our community, contact Carla McLeod at carlamcleod@shaw.ca or contact the Summerland Review newsroom at 250-494-5406.

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Vintage truck sold to British collector Heritage vehicle had been on display in Alberta museum by John Arendt A 1939 International Harvester truck, restored to its original condition, is being sent from Summerland to a new owner in Britain. Sean Collins said the red truck has been in his family for more than 50 years. The truck was built in Hamilton, Ontario and was sold to a farmer in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. Collins’s uncle, Chester Davidson bought the truck from its second owner in 1965. In 1970, Collins’s father, Clifford Collins bought the truck. Collins bought the truck in 1978 and drove it back to his home in Three Hills, Alta., where he dismantled it and completely restored it. At the time, it had 53,000 miles (85,000 kilometres) on the odometer. The restoration work took a year and a half and cost more than $10,000. Finding original parts for the truck was challenging. Shortly after the restoration was finished, Collins sold

Restored truck

Sean Collins spent a year and a half restoring a 1938 International Harvester truck. The truck has now been sold to a British collector.

tle, with only 3,700 miles (6,000 kilometres) since the restoration work was completed. “It was mainly a museum piece,” Collins said. In 1997, when they returned to Canada and settled in Summerland, they brought the truck with “I’ve been working them. since May to collect Earlier this year, when the parts he wanted. he found a I’ve had to look all buyer for the over the U.S. and truck, Collins had to search Canada.” Sean Collins for parts once again. the truck to his uncle, The new owner, Shorts Collins of who lives in HampDuncan, B.C. shire, United KingAfter Shorts Col- dom, had requested lins died in a car certain parts which accident, Sean Col- will be difficult to lins acquired the find there. truck once again “I’ve been working and drove it back to since May to collect Alberta. the parts he wanted,” For many years, Collins said. “I’ve it was on display had to look all over in the Three Hills Museum while Collins and his wife Lynn worked in Africa and Europe. The restored truck has been driven lit-

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the U.S. and Canada.” The new owner asked that the single rear wheels be replaced with dual wheels. Finding the rims involved a trip to

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Maple Creek, Sask. “It was a headache,” he said, recalling how he travelled all over British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan to find the pieces he needed.

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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 250-4941990. Carpet bowling at the Summerland Seniors’ Drop-in Centre is held every Thursday at 10 a.m. and every Sunday at 1:15 p.m. 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 first Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. at Theo’s Restaurant in Penticton. Everyone welcome. Seniors’ volleyball at

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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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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 Cathy Patterson at 250-494-8274 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 Summerland Multiple Sclerosis Group meets on the first Thursday of every month at 10:30 a.m. at the MS office, 3373 Skaha Rd., Penticton. Everyone welcome. For more information call Sherry at 250-493-6564. The Summerland Traditional Rug Artists will meet every Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Summerland United Church Hall. If you are interested in joining this fun group or seeing what this creative craft involves do drop in. Visitors always welcome. For more information about this time-honoured art please contact Juliet at 250-494-1278 or Marilyn at 250-4946434.

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. The Polar Express sing-along movie night Friday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. at Summerland United Church. Come in your pyjamas. Hot chocolate and popcorn provided. Hosted by the Summerland Children’s Choir and their conductor, Linnea Good. Admission is by donation.

Sunday 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. Men — Love to Sing? Okanagan Christian Men’s Choir. This nondenominational choir invites you to join us, have fun, sing unto the Lord and enjoy the fellowship of other singers. Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. at Summerland Baptist Church, Fireside Room. For more information contact Hans at 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 250494-4293. The Summerland Crokinole Club meets Monday nights at 6:30

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to 8:30 p.m. at the Summerland Seniors Centre. Contact Darlene at 250-494-9310.

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.

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. Penticton Concert Band practices Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. New members welcome. Intermediate to advanced players. Call Gerald at 250-809-2087. 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. Email questsociety@shaw.ca. 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 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. Tai chi at the Summerland Seniors’ Centre, Tuesdays at 9 a.m. for beginners, 10 a.m. for advanced, and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. for beginner and intermediate. For more information call Nancy at 250494-8902. 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

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. Did you know Summerland has a Garden Club? Meetings are casual. Gardening experience varies. All gardeners are welcome. Meetings are the third Wednesday of the month. Contact Jan Carlson at 250-4945112 for more information. 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 250494-5851. 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 902 Summerland Air Cadets parade Wednesday nights, from 6:15 to 9:30 p.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre, 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. All youth aged 12 to 18 welcome. Call the Air Cadet office at 250494-7988. Tyler Willis is the commanding officer. The Summerland Badminton Club plays every Wednesday at 7 p.m. all year. Shaun at 250-494-1513.

Upcoming Critteraid Charity Thrift Shoppe is hosting an “I Love Lucy” fundraiser. Lucy was an assistance dog who passed away after extensive veterinary treatment. Bi-weekly silent auctions and spe-

cially marked items all for Lucy’s veterinary bill until Dec. 22. Oldtimer Hockey Group for ages 55 to 85+ plays Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8 to 9:30 a.m. For registration and details contact Wayne at 250-4947460. One-to-one dietitian and nurse appointments at Summerland Health Centre, 12815 Atkinson St., are available for people with diabetes or heart disease. The sessions can provide extra help with issues including learning about diabetes or heart health and how to manage the condition; understanding medication and starting or adjusting insulin; meter certification and how to use meter results; setting small, specific goals; tobacco dependence counselling and support in quitting; and solving problems with chronic conditions. To make an appointment call 250-770-3530 or 1-800-707-8550. 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 info or join Summerland Bakers on Facebook. Summerland Secondary School H o m e c o m i n g Tournament Saturday, Dec. 27 starting at noon. Proceeds from this basketball tournament will go to help fund the senior Rockets basketball program at the high school. Alumni basketball players wishing to register should contact Blair Haddrell or Walker Outdoor Ed on Facebook or call 250-494-1759 and leave their name, telephone number and graduation year. The members of the Summerland Dance Club invite couples to dances at the Royal Canadian Legion. Dances will be held Jan. 10, Feb. 7, March 14, April 11 and May 9. Dances run from 8 to 11 p.m. For further information call Anne Ling at 250-494-7168 or Ron Hack at 250486-6858. The Summerland Museum has resumed its fall and winter hours. The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m.

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Pen Henge ceremony to mark solstice Again this year the public is invited to echo the ancient custom of observing the annual winter solstice at the Okanagan’s own standing stone structure Pen Henge on Munson Mountain in Penticton. The event, which marks the sun’s southernmost setting point, will take place on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 21 with interested people gathering around 2:45 p.m. in anticipation of sunset at 3:27 p.m. Pen Henge designer Chris Purton, a retired scientist at the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory at White Lake, said this year the actual time of the solstice will be at 3:03

p.m., just a short time before the sunset time around 3:27 p.m. The earlier gathering time of 2:45 p.m. will allow the group to mark the actual moment of solstice as well as the sunset phenomenon when the rays of the setting sun will extend from the winter solstice stone to the heel stone. The solstice gathering is being organized by the Penticton meeting group of the Okanagan Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and members will be on hand to answer questions as well as describe the significance of what is taking place. The Pen Henge

On Jan. 1, Mike Cooke will attempt to complete 400 lengths of the Penticton pool —a distance of 10 kilometres — as a participant in the Swim for Pancreatic Cancer. Having lost his father, Tony Cooke, to pancreatic cancer in June 2013, Cooke is fully aware of the devastating nature of this form of cancer. “My dad was determined to beat the odds and underwent several forms of treatment,” Cooke said. “At the same time, he tried to make the most of each day.” Cooke is also coorganizer of Summerland’s Annual Terry Fox Run. He said the fundraising initiative is needed to provide money for research. “One thing that really frustrated my dad was the lack of funding going into pancreatic cancer research,” he said. “When I came across this event, I knew it was something that I wanted to do in honour of my dad and to provide others with hope of a cure.” The money raised from the swim will be used to support clinical trials at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary.

“While it is too late for my dad, I am hoping that this important research will make a difference to people who receive a similar diagnosis.” he said. On Jan. 1, more than 50 swimmers will participate in the Swim for Pancreatic Cancer at various locations throughout B.C. and Alberta. Organized by a group of masters swimmers from B.C. and Alberta, the swim honours Jeanne Carlsen, an elite swimmer with several age group world records to her name. Carlsen was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in October 2013, yet continued to swim while receiving treatment, most recently at a meet in Kelowna at the end of October. While she had high hopes to participate in the event, her health took a turn for the worse, and she passed away at the end of November. To make a donation to this worthy cause, please go to albertacancer. ca/Jeanneswimte a m 2 0 1 5 / participant? tab=0&frsid=15034 and click the green Support Me Today button.

standing stone array is located at the top of Munson Mountain above the large ‘Penticton’ sign on the east side of Okanagan Lake. The array consists of four stones that delineate the sunset

points on the four cardinal dates of the year. Anchored by the Heel Stone, the Equinox Stone points to the sun’s sunset point at both the Spring and Fall Equinoxes, while the other two

stones mark the winter and summer solstice setting points respectively. Photos of the array and earlier observances can be viewed on the OC RASC website at: rascoc.zenfolio.com/

p500357414. “For most of the year the structure simply illustrates the enormous range along the western horizon where the sun sets,” Purton said. “Most people sub-

consciously know of this, but they are quite fascinated to see the idea laid out so graphically.” A brass plaque with a brief explanation of the array is permanently attached to the top of the heel stone.

New Year’s swim raises funds for cancer research

Gift giving

Members of the First Summerland Sparks Unit donated toys and $90 in cash to the Summerland Fire Department’s Toys and Toonies for Tots and Teens gift drive. With the Sparks is Summerland Fire Chief Glenn Noble.

Help Light The

Tree of Dreams The Ninth Annual Tree of Dreams campaign is underway. Honour yourself or someone close to you by purchasing a bulb or a strand and help light the Tree of Dreams. This year’s campaign, Get BEDDER Care will help fund the purchase of technically advanced patient care beds at Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH) for the Surgical department where the most complex injuries, surgeries and wounds are treated. A bed is the one item that touches every single patient receiving care at PRH. The goal is bold but these urgently needed beds are critical. To complete the campaign we must raise $250,000.

You will be making a difference in someone’s life, maybe your own. Send your Donations to: South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation 550 Carmi Avenue, Penticton, B.C. V2A 3G6 Ph: (250) 492-9027 • Toll Free: 1-866-771-0994 Visit us on-line at: www.sosmedicalfoundation.com

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Steam add two wins, one loss The Summerland Steam won twice and lost once in Junior B hockey action over the past week. On Dec. 9, the team travelled to the Rutland Arena to face the Kelowna Chiefs, playing to a 3-2 win. Cole Woodliffe of the Steam scored at 1:20 in the first period, assisted by Jack Mills and Braden Eliuk. In the second per-

iod, Woodliffe scored on a power play at 5:31. Mills had the assist. The Chiefs responded with a goal at 3:20. A third-period goal by the Chiefs, at 12;19. brought the game to a tie. The final Steam goal came at 8:32, when Latham McKinney scored an unassisted goal for the Steam. On Friday, the Steam hosted the Chase Heat in a 4-3 loss. Mills opened scoring with a goal at 19:41, assisted by Michael McEachern. Chase responded at 13:26 to bring

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the score to a tie, but a goal by Nelson Hurry at 1:05 regained the Steam’s lead. Kendell Wilson had the assist. In the second period, following a Chase goal, Woodliffe scored for the Steam at 15:36. Mills had the assist. Chase added two unanswered goals in the third period to secure the win. On Saturday, the Steam hosted the 100 Mile House Wrangles, winning 3-1. Summerland took the lead early in the first period with a goal by Mills at 17:27. Woodliffe and Eliuk had the assists. Riley Pettitt scored

at 4:05, assisted by Wyatt Gale and Jarrett Malchow. In the second period, Pettitt scored on a power play at 12:35. Mills and Tyson Klingspohn had the assists. The sole 100 Mile House goal came at 6:27. The third period was scoreless. The next action for the Steam is on Friday when the team faces the Posse in Princeton. The next home game is on Saturday, when the Steam will host the Posse. The Steam have 20 wins, nine losses and one overtime loss in the Okanag-

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SCoreboard Curling Summerland Curling Club

Results: Dec. 8 to 12 Monday morning senior men: Eric Johnson defeated Doug Steinke, Warren Parker defeated Bob Ezart, Stan Green defeated Gary Geiger, Dale Abrey defeated Hector Cartier. Monday evening men: Stan Green defeated Steve Clement, Rick Drewnisz defeated Jared St. John, Dale Abrey defeated Brian Hodgson, Gary Raymond defeated Ken Rae. Tuesday morning mixed: Bill Moffat defeated Bill Penman, Hector Cartier defeated Jim Hunt, Jerry Lidin defeated Bob Ezart, Barb Ezart defeated Ev Gillespie. Tuesday evening ladies: Jackie Clement defeated Judy Beck, Gail Ostaficiuk tied Shirley McPhedran, Diana Leitch defeated Wendi Archer , Lil Blashko defeated Betty Raymond. Wednesday morning senior men Fun Spiel: Hector Cartier defeated Paul Cowen, Doug Steinke defeated Jerry Lidin, Stan Green defeated Diana Leitch , Gary Geiger defeated Bob Ezart. Wednesday afternoon: Dale Abrey defeated Eric Johnson, Warren Parker defeated Betty Raymond. Wednesday evening men: Ken Rae defeated Dave Gartrell, Glen Brennan defeated Blake Lynch-Staunton, Gary Raymond defeated Doug Campbell, Rick Drewnisz defeated Gary Wingerak. Thursday morning ladies: RoseMarie Fenrich defeated Diana Leitch, Betty Raymond defeated Ev Gillespie. Thursday evening open: Eric Johnson defeated Kevin Taylor, Glen Brennan defeated Cliff Rose, Ken Rae defeated Tony Blashko, Jared St. John defeated John McKay. Thursday late evening: Russ Lemke defeated Dale Abrey, John Egyed defeated Clem Beaulac. Friday evening mixed: Dave Hood defeated Cliff Last, Ian Rogers defeated Brian Budzinski, Allen Tower defeated Louie Costa, Sharon Boyles defeated John Fitzgerald. Friday late evening: Linda Whittome defeated Armand Houle, Cliff Rose defeated Tracy Waddington. Tip of the week: A game can be played with three players, each of the first two players throw three stones alternating with their opposition. The skip throws his usual two stones.

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Haven Dufty of the Summerland Secondary School senior girls Rockets basketball team prepares to pass the ball during a game against the Princess Margaret Secondary School Mustangs in basketball action on Dec. 10. The Mustangs won the game 78-25.

Bantam Reps earn one win, one loss The Summerland Bantam Rep Jets, sponsored by the Summerland Dental Centre, played Revelstoke twice this weekend on home ice. The Jets dominated in the first period on Saturday but Revelstoke slipped the first goal in. Steven Sauer fired one in from the blue line to score the only goal before the ice clean, assists to Mitchell Gove and

Darren Keilty. In the second period, the Jets were short handed with Jacob Acheson in the box, but Gove scored unassisted. Then in the third Remy Houde scored assisted by Jacob Acheson for a loss of 3-7. On Sunday, goalie Ben Bowyer borrowed some lucky orange pads that seemed to distract the other team.

Remy Houde scored the first goal unassisted. In the second, Gove blazed ahead of Revelstoke’s defence, unassisted, to tie the score up. After the ice clean Gove scored two quick ones to pull ahead, the third goal assist to Quinn Moberg, and the fourth unassisted. The final score for the win was 4-3 for Summerland.

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