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Basketball tournament
Summerland Secondary School hosted basketball teams from around the region in a recent tournament.
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Financial matters
The declining dollar will have an effect on businesses in the community.
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Procedure changes
Exploring heritage
An upcoming Heritage Day tour will uncover some of the history of downtown Summerland.
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A place for seniors
The Summerland Seniors’ Drop-in Centre has experienced a decline in its membership.
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Floyd Baptist works on the construction of a wall at the new Summerland Library building. The building, on Main Street at Kelly Avenue, will be more than double the size of the existing library on Wharton Street. Tango Management Group is the project manager for the construction project.
Refugees sponsored United Church raises funds to assist family of five from Syria John Arendt A Summerland church is sponsoring a refugee family as they relocate to Canada. The family of five are among 10,000 Syrian refugees the government of Canada is taking in over the next three years. “There are millions
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of people around the world displaced from their homes living in refugee camps, because of war and violence, political or social oppression,” said David Sparks, co-chair of Summerland United Church’s sponsorship committee. “We will enable one refugee family to escape the danger, uncertainty and fear and give them a safe home.” The family of two
parents, two teenage daughters and a nineyear-old son are from a region of Syria which has experienced some of the most intense fighting in that country’s civil war. To escape the fighting between rebels and government forces, the family fled to Jordan. The Canadian government has put them on a list of people approved to be resettled to Canada. Armand Houle,
minister of Summerland United Church, said the United Church of Canada
the Vietnamese boat people, Bosnian refugees, or people fleeing the violence and oppresin “We will enable one refu- sion s o m e gee family to escape the L a t i n Amerdanger, uncertainty and fear and give them a safe ic oc uan nhome.” t r i e s , David Sparks U n i t e d Church has a history of spon- congregations across soring and welcom- Canada have been in ing refugees. the forefront of spon“Whether it was soring and welcom-
ing newcomers to Canada,” he said. Sparks said the family is expected to arrive in Canada in two to three months, but the timeline could be as short as one month. At present, the church’s sponsorship committee is working to find rental accommodations in Summerland and finding someone in the area who speaks Arabic. See COSTS Page 3
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Low Loonie could benefit businesses John Arendt Summerland businesses could gain from the declining value of the Canadian dollar. At the end of trading Tuesday, the Loonie was valued at 80.62 cents against the American dollar. Arlene Fenrich, president of the Summerland Chamber of Commerce, said the
decline could benefit some key sectors of Summerland’s economy.
positive impact on the number of U.S. tourists that are considering a vacation to the Okanagan,” “A lower Loonie means she said. “It can more foreign spending is also be likely.” hugely Arlene Fenrich b e n e f i cial to “The low value manufacturing or of the Loonie is agricultural busiexpected to have a nesses that typically
export to the lower Loonie more foreign ing is likely.” The value
U.S. A means spendof the
Loonie has fluctuated widely in recent years. The lowest value ever recorded for
the Canadian dollar was on Jan. 21, 2002, when it traded at 61.79 cents against the U.S. dollar. Less
than six years later, on Nov. 7, 2007, the Loonie reached a high of $1.1030 against the American dollar.
Interest rate drop to help housing sales A drop in interest rates will be good news for housing sales in Summerland and the surrounding region, the president of the South Okanagan Real Estate Board says. “There has been a pent-up desire to purchase in the Okanagan,” said Sally
Kilburg, president of the board. Low interest rates provide relief for borrowers, but Kilburg said it is important for buyers not to overextend themselves, since interest rates can change. “Rates will have to go up eventually,”
she said. In addition, she said the declining value of the Canadian dollar makes purchases in Canada more attractive to American investors. The real estate board serves more than 300 real estate agents in the area.
The value of a dollar
The Canadian dollar has been dropping in value. At the end of trading on Tuesday, the Loonie was valued at 80.62 cents against the U.S. dollar. The lowest value ever recorded for the Canadian dollar was 13 years ago, when it reached 61.79 cents against the American dollar.
Credit Union cuts prime lending rate John Arendt
In response to the Bank of Canada’s decision to cut its overnight lending rate, the Summerland Credit Union has reduced its own prime lending rate. On Jan. 21, in a surprise announcement, the Bank of Canada
overnight lending rate was reduced from one per cent to 0.75 per cent. The Summerland Credit Union’s announcement came on Friday afternoon. The prime lending rate was reduced from three per cent to 2.75 per cent.
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Kelly Marshall, chief executive officer for the Summerland Credit Union, said the decision will result in lower interest rates for variable rate mortgages, lines of credit and other loans that float with prime rates. “The interest rate decline is a positive for consumers,” Marshall said. Mark Pike, certified financial planner at the Credit Union said the rate reduction will help those with loans and mortgages. “For borrowing, this is a good environment,” he said. While any increase in low interest rates will affect borrowers, Pike said rates are unlikely to rise quickly in the future. He anticipates the rate will remain low. On Tuesday, the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce announced a reduction in its rate to 2.85 per cent, effective Jan. 28. Since 1990, the Bank of Canada’s interest rate has averaged six per cent. In that time, it has reached as high as 16 per cent in February, 1991 and as low as 0.25 per cent in April, 2009.
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CounCil report The regular meeting of municipal council was held on Jan. 26 in council chambers. The mayor and all councillors were present.
Zoning amendment adopted
Council gave second, third and final readings to a bylaw amending the zoning at 10120 Rand St. from RSD1-Residential Medium Lot Zone to RSD1(i)-Residential Single Detachment Intensive Zone. A public hearing on the zoning change was held earlier in the evening.
Variance permit issued
A development variance permit was issued for 16110 Prairie Valley Road. The permit varies the zoning bylaw to allow for one additional dwelling, outside of the farm home plate. The dwelling for farm help may also have a basement. Coun. Erin Carlson voted against the variance. She said the land is within the Agricultural Land Reserve and should be used for agriculture.
Grant submissions approved
Council approved the submission of a Canada-British Columbia New Building Canada Fund — Small Communities Fund application for the Jones Flat and Garnett Valley Water System Separation Project. Council assigned top priority to this application. In addition, council approved the submission of Federal Gas Tax Fund — Strategic Priorities Fund applications for the flume and water intake structure upgrade and the wastewater treatment plant filtration and grit removal upgrade applications. The flume and water intake structure upgrade application was assigned priority one status, while the wastewater treatment plant filtration and grit removal upgrade application received a priority two status. Council also approved the submission of a Federal Gas Tax Fund — Strategic Priorities Fund Capacity Building category application for a comprehensive asset management strategy. This will include a current state of assets assessment, development of an asset management policy and plan and implementation of asset management software.
poliCe report Safe stolen
Summerland RCMP were called on Jan. 21 following a break and enter at the Dairy Queen restaurant on Prairie Valley Road. Police say a safe was stolen from the restaurant. The investigation is continuing.
Batteries and cash taken
Two vehicle batteries and cash were stolen following a break and enter at Big O Tires on Jubilee Road East. The incident was reported to police on the morning of Jan. 20 and had occurred overnight. Summerland RCMP are continuing to investigate the incident.
Vehicles entered
Seven thefts from vehicles were reported over the past week, five of them on one night. The five thefts occurred on Gillespie Road, Solly Road and Lipsett Crescent overnight on Jan. 20 to 21. Police say the vehicles were unlocked at the time.
Mail stolen
Police were called following a theft from a mailbox which was reported on Jan. 21. The incident is part of an ongoing rash of thefts from mailboxes which began in midDecember. Communities throughout the Okanagan have reported similar mail thefts.
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Information requested about electrical options John Arendt
Members of municipal council are considering which measures to reduce the extent of damages from a future power surge. On Tuesday evening, municipal council held a special meeting to consider options to minimize damages from a future power surge. A surge on Nov. 26 around 8:30 a.m. damaged 69 electrical meters in the Trout Creek and Giant’s Head area. Furnaces, electronics and appliances were also damaged. The surge affected one electrical circuit which serves 315 properties. According to a report on the incident, the surge is believed to have been caused by the accidental transfer of power from a Fortis
B.C. transmission line to a municipal distribution line. Don Darling, director of engineering and public works for the municipality, said the event could not have been predicted by Fortis or the municipality and there is a low probability of an event of this nature occurring. “It is a very uncommon event,” he said. Primary Engineering has prepared a series of options to reduce the extent of damages in a similar event. The 10 options have a wide range of rough cost estimates. The most expensive options are expected to cost millions of dollars. The full report is available on the municipality’s website at summerland.ca. Darling recommended three options.
They are to acquire secondary surge suppression at wholesale cost, to install intermediate distribution poles for the municipality’s power lines in the area and to install interphase line insulators. These options have lower estimated costs than some of the other options in the report, Darling said. He added that engineers with Fortis B.C. have rejected the final recommendation of installing midspan interphase line insulators. Pursuing this option would require meeting with Fortis management. R e p re s e n t a t i v e s from Fortis B.C. were not present. Steve Brown, a Happy Valley Road resident who sustained more than $27,000 in damages from the surge, was disappointed Fortis
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In addition, the church is committed to covering the sponsorship costs, estimated at between $16,000 and $18,000. While the financial commitment is significant, the church’s congregation decided it was important to take on the sponsorship. The congregation unanimously voted in favour of the sponsorship. “Its a small amount of money to change one family’s life for the better,” Houle said. He added that while the church is the sponsoring organization, he would like to see others participating as well. “It is our hope the entire community will get involved. It really is Summerland United Church and friends who are sponsoring this family,” Houle said. “Summerland is such a great community, with a strong
spirit of neighbour helping neighbour whether locally or globally we know that this family will find a warm and supportive welcome in our community as they start a new life in Canada.” Anyone with information on accommodations and anyone
who knows of local Arabic speakers is asked to contact the United Church 250494-1514 or email summerlanduc@ shaw.ca. The church is also accepting tax-deductible donations to help the family with expenses during their first year in Canada.
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B.C. representatives did not attend on Tuesday. Coun. Doug Holmes said council needs to know more before approving any of the options which were presented. “We need more information before we can make a recommendation,” he said, making a motion to defer a decision. Others on
council agreed and the deferral was approved unanimously. Coun. Erin Trainer, whose home was affected by the power surge, declared a conflict of interest and was not at the meeting. A second motion calls for Mayor Peter Waterman to ask Fortis B.C. for information on behalf of council and the municipality.
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Although the costs are significant, the Summerland United Church will sponsor a family of Syrian refugees as they relocate to Canada. The financial commitment for this sponsorship is estimated at $16,000 to $18,000, in order to provide for their needs during their first year in Canada. This is a significant commitment, but one which will do much to help a family devastated as a result of their country’s civil war. In addition to the financial commitments, members of the church’s sponsorship committee are working to find suitable rental accommodations and Arabicspeaking people in the area. These measures are necessary to help the family adapt and adjust to life in Canada. While the details of this family’s story are unique, many families in Summerland and throughout Canada have stories of how they, their parents, their grandparents or others before them arrived here for similar reasons. Some came in the aftermath of wars or revolutions. Some came to escape totalitarian regimes or extreme poverty. For them and others, Canada has been a welcoming place. The support and generosity of others has made the many immigration stories possible. The federal government has committed to bringing in 10,000 Syrian refugees over the next three years, but it is up to the public to sponsor individual families. This is the role the United Church has taken on, and it is an area where others in the community can become involved. Providing hospitality and support to this family of Syrian refugees is a way to extend to others the same kindness many families living here have already experienced. It is also a way to say thanks for the support which has been extended in the past.
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Wolf kill last hope for caribou herds VICTORIA – When the B.C. government last resorted to shooting wolves from helicopters in the 1980s, an emotional public outcry forced a retreat. In the B.C. tradition, sensation-seeking urban media and protesters led the way. An outraged reporter named Pamela Martin marched a BCTV crew off the road near Fort St. John to expose this presumed crime against nature. With a metre of snow and temperatures dipping to -40, they didn’t get far, but public sentiment was aroused enough for politicians to overrule wildlife biologists. This winter, while snow reveals the wolves’ location from the air, the choppers and rifles are out again. And my heart goes out to the biologists and First Nations hunters who face this grim task. The South Selkirk mountain caribou
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Tom Fletcher herd, which ranges between B.C., Idaho and Washington, has been the target of intensive conservation efforts by governments on both sides of the border. Six of the remaining 18 animals now wear radio collars. There were 46 in 2009, only 27 by 2012, and wolves have killed two more since last spring. Targeted hunting and trapping haven’t been sufficient, so up to 24 grey wolves are to be shot from the air before the snow melts. There are seven caribou herds in the South Peace, with the Graham herd the
largest at about 700. It’s the control group, left to fend for itself as a measure of wolf removal for the rest. The Burnt Pine herd is down to one bull, effectively extinct. The province and Treaty 8 First Nations are working on a plan to kill 120-160 wolves in that region. It’s long been accepted that resource roads, logging and recreational trail use have increased herd disruption and predator access through what would otherwise be seamless bush and deep snow. Snowmobiles and even back-country skiers can shift the balance. Smithersarea outdoor enthusiasts are currently being urged to stay away from the Telkwa Mountains, where the caribou herd is down to fewer than 20 animals. Local hunting and snowmobile clubs have observed a ban on motorized travel since 2003, but of course there will always be yahoos who chase animals
for fun. A mountain caribou recovery plan was implemented in 2007, protecting 2.2 million hectares from logging and roadbuilding, including most of the core habitat of the South Selkirk herd. The Nature Conservancy of Canada bought 550 square kilometres in that region to protect habitat. Strategies include transplanting animals from healthier to weaker herds to increase genetic diversity, and capturing and penning females with young calves to keep them from being picked off by wolves. The B.C. grey wolf population averages around 8,500, with managed hunting and trapping to protect livestock while preserving the wolf as apex predator in most of its wide range. This context is seldom reported by Vancouver media, which mostly sees its role not as explaining issues but rather
embarrassing whatever political party is in power, and providing an uncritical platform for the stop-logging-miningenergy crowd, which is seen as popular with urban viewers. Remember the spotted owl, with the fringe of its range extending into southern B.C.? Our branch-plant enviros marketed that one for years. Its core habitat is Washington and Oregon, where many sawmills were shuttered to “save” them. Now they’re shooting invasive barred owls, which have emerged as a greater threat to spotted owls than logging. Context is important. I suppose we’ll never know what difference the 1980s wolf kill would have made if it hadn’t been shouted down for TV ratings and urban enviro-donations. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc. Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca
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Money needed for streets and trails Dear Editor: The last Summerland mayor and council voted in favour of a provincially subsidized project with $650,000 as the province’s share and $450,000 as Summer-
land’s share. When driving down Summerland Hill, you see the two project signs at the start and finish of the landslide no stopping zone.
This one kilometre of lakeshore we need to acquire now for a price of $1 million. Why? We already have and own many trails that need repair, expansion and maintenance.
There are also many roads and streets that are in disrepair (all patched up.) We could equip our four trucks with proper snowploughs on the front of them.
Where is this money coming from? After three roundabouts and a library, what money is left in municipal coffers? Mario Bergeron Summerland
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In 1922 this frozen pond was a popular spot in Garnett Valley. Known as Adams Lake because it was on the Adams property, it was a great place for folks of all ages to enjoy a pleasant skate or a rousing game of hockey. Since seating consisted mainly of snowbanks, spectators were sparse. If we want to watch a good game of hockey now, we can simply head for the Summerland Arena to see the Summerland Steam (who play in uniforms not suits) in action. With four home games in February, there’s sure to be a lot of great action with no backside frostbite for the spectators.
Property is leased by Mountain View Dear Editor: I’m writing this letter in regards to the property next to mine at 14412 Garnett Ave. in Summerland. I have a house and five acres. It is in the land that was in the exclusion to be removed from the Agricultural Land Reserve. The acreage adjacent to mine is leased by Mountain View for storage. I’m sorry that this new council would
like to rescind the application. I for one would not subdivide but am looking at the long range. I watched a television program on the drought in California. They stated that Oregon and British Columbia had climates similar to California. I’ve lived in Summerland since 1970. At that time, we were in business and sponsors of the Welcome Wagon. At that time,
we had everything here. Now with business paying 26 per cent and agriculture paying less than one per cent (last council’s figures) we see far too many vacant shops in town. The Boerboom family are some of the hardest working people I know. They wouldn’t be leasing property if they could expand to a better location. Jessie Cosgrove Summerland
Concert gave students an introduction to music Dear Editor: I attended Steven Laplante’s organ music workshop for Giant’s Head students, Grades 3 to 5 at St. John’s Lutheran Church on Friday, Jan. 23. Mr. Laplante’s passion for music and mastery of the pipe organ instrument was infectious and much to my delight the children were drawn into a wonderful sound experience, classical music no less, from composers in the Renaissance to Romantic period. Watching Mr. Laplante’s
hands and feet simultaneously play the keyboards, brought expressions of curiosity, surprise and calm to their faces and a few students played the seat in front of them, clearly engaged and enjoying the experience. Credit must go the sponsors and teachers who organized this opportunity. Respectful behaviour as an audience member is a learned skill which must be taught early and practiced often. Listening skills and attention management expected of our youth require dedi-
cated teaching at home and school. Our community is rich with work sites, businesses, farms, greenhouses, studios, museums, galleries, parks, trails, scientists, artists, and performers. School field trips for students to experience these resources are vital to engage learning beyond the classroom, discover our community; and perhaps one day like Steven Laplante come home and share their gifts. Kathy Smith Summerland
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Wood a good source of renewable energy Dear Editor: Even if burning wood seems antiquated to some (Fireplace pollutes the air, Summerland Review, Jan. 22) it is in fact one of the best renewable energy sources of the future. While at the Summerland dump we pay to bring large equipment to turn our wood waste into chips, in Europe that waste is used to warm up homes and
even create electricity. Canada has a lot of wood waste and unmarketable trees in its forests. We could learn to use this renewable resource to energize our future and create jobs. So while it may be annoying to see wood fire smoke, if better wood stoves and furnaces were made available to home owners, there would be less wood wast-
Dear Editor: To my recollection, there haven’t been many positive comments about our Conservative government in this paper since Stephen Harper and his gang were elected back in 2006, except those of Dan Albas. Perhaps this is due in part because the Conservatives haven’t really done anything to contrib-
ute to the notion that Canada is a democracy, not an autocracy. I’ve just started the book, Party of One — Stephen Harper and Canada’s Radical Makeover, by Michael Harris. The author began chapter one by describing Harper’s early ambitions as a politician. By chapter two, I was ready to puke.
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innovations in their neck of the woods. This is not done at the expense of air quality. Emissions standards are a lot higher in Europe than in most of North America (California has been leading that fight too.) We need to get our heads out of the tar sands and back into the forests. Andre Fagant Summerland
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receiving generous social assistance and unemployment insurance.” Harper continued his degradation of Canada to the delight of the Republican audience. Those were the thoughts of Harper back in 1997 and they seem to be exactly what he thinks of Canadians today, because his treatment of our scientific community, our journalists, our civil servants, and us, the people that oppose him, is still as degrading as ever. As an example, in 2001, he proposed to then premier of Alberta, Ralph Klein, that he get rid of Medicare, the RCMP and the Canadian Pension Plan. As his one-time mentor Tom Flanagan put it, Stephen Harper is a “predator.” And, I might add, those that can still support him after all these years of oneman rule, are as predacious as he is. Frank Martens Summerland
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Council meeting procedure to change Bylaw adds question time near beginning of meetings John Arendt A procedural bylaw will give Summerlanders more opportunities to comment at municipal council meetings. The bylaw, which was given first three readings on Monday evening, adds a 15-minute spot for public comments early in the meeting, as well as a public question period just before adjournment. At present, the time allotted for pub-
lic comments is at the end of the meeting, following adjournment. “Under the current bylaw, the public is not afforded an opportunity at the regular and special
“In my opinion, council should seek public comment at the beginning of the meeting, not after they make a decision.” Waterman said the public has wanted additionoppor“We’re trying to be more al t u n accessible. The public ities to speak to wanted more availabilcouncil, ity and a chance to say before things.” d e c i Peter Waterman sions are made. council meetings to “We’re trying to comment on items be more accessible,” appearing on the he said. “The public evening’s agenda,” wanted more availMayor Peter Water- ability and a chance man said. to say things.”
Under the new bylaw, the first opportunity for public comment comes following delegations and before the mayor’s report. Comments must pertain to items on the agenda, but not on items which have statutory requirements for public input. Zoning and Official Community Plan amendments, development variance permits and temporary use permits all require public hearings or public comment opportunities. “This affords the public the opportunity to comment
on other things that will c o m e up at council,” Wa t e r man said. T h e Peter question Waterman period at the end of the meeting will be on any matter of local government interest and is not restricted to items on the evening’s council agenda. In addition to the change in the meeting structure, the bylaw also makes an adjustment to the Committee of the Whole meeting. In the past, the Committee of the
Whole meeting is held on the second and fourth Mondays of the month, in the morning. Items for the evening’s meeting have been reviewed and discussed at these meetings. “I would like to shift the focus of the Committee of the Whole to new council business requiring a full and open public discussion,” Waterman said. Coun. Erin Trainer said members of council often ask questions of staff in the morning meeting. The answers, if given at the public evening meeting, would benefit the community as well.
Coun. Janet Peake said council proceedings will become more transparent with the removal of the regular Committee of the Whole meetings. Coun. Doug Holmes was the sole member of council to vote against the bylaw. He said the Monday morning Committee of the Whole meetings provide an opportunity for some in the community to attend council proceedings. In addition, he said the morning meetings allow council members more time to discuss the issues on the evening agenda.
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COUNCIL PROCEDURE BYLAW AMENDMENT Pursuant to Section 124 of the Community Charter, Summerland Municipal Council is proposing to amend Council Procedure Bylaw No. 2000-156 and is required to give public notice of the proposed changes. In general terms, the proposed change will allow an opportunity for the public to comment on agenda items and other municipal matters, before a decision is made by Council. A copy of the proposed bylaw amendment is available for viewing by the public at the Administration office at Municipal Hall. Any questions or comments should be directed to Maureen Fugeta, Corporate Officer at (250) 404-4057 or mfugeta@summerland.ca ®
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The Summerland Fire Department raised $1,306 for the Summerland Secondary School Dry Grad through the annual holiday tree chipping fundraiser. YOUR COMMUNITY In the back row from left are firefightCONNECTION ers Rob Robinson, 13211 Henry Avenue 250-494-6451 • www.summerland.ca Nigel Thomas, Rick MAYOR: Peter Waterman COUNCILLORS: Richard Barkwill, Toni Boot, Erin Carlson, Doug Holmes, Janet Peake and Erin Trainer Leardo and Tyler Sterk, along with 2015 BUDGET REVIEW Summerland Secondary School stuThe following meeting has been scheduled for Council, staff and public to consider dent Brayden Jones. the 2015 Budget. In front from left are students Janelle RumMeeting will commence at 8:30 a.m. and take place in Council Chambers, 13211 ball, Hannah Wright Henry Avenue. and Ashley Evans. Monday, February 2nd, 2015 Special Council Meeting Firefighters thank Note: if further meetings are required, dates and times will be posted on our the public for their website. contributions and the municipality for proAt the beginning of the meeting, there will be time allocated for delegations and viding the tree chipquestions from the public. per.
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Summerland’s Main Street has gone through numerous changes since this picture was taken in 1934. A walking tour of the downtown will be offered twice on Monday, Feb. 16 as the community celebrates Heritage Day. The tour is sponsored by Summerland’s Heritage Advisory Commission and the Summerland Museum and Archives.
Tour will show heritage sites Summerland will celebrate Heritage Day next month with a guided outdoor walking tour of Main Street. The tour on Monday, Feb. 16 will be led by Sherril Foster, who has published several books about Summerland’s history. “Take a walk back in time with us to discover Main Street’s colourful but
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not forgotten original character,” she said, “Enjoy historic accounts including a much-loved annual feature on the former Steven lawns above the west end of Main Street.” The tour will present information about Summerland’s past and the elements which remain today. “Find out who built and ran the first
commercial structure in West Summerland more than 100 years ago, and discover why vestiges of early Summerland’s Boomtown architecture still echo on ‘Granville Road,’” she said. The tour will last for around one hour. It will be offered at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., beginning at the Summerland Museum on Wharton Street.
Tours are limited to 15 people each and registration is required in advance. To register, call the Summerland Museum at 250-4949395 Tuesdays to Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. Tours are cosponsored by Summerland’s Heritage Advisory Commission and the Summerland Museum and Archives.
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Show will feature art and businesses An upcoming show in early February will feature outstanding artists and local businesses. The Summerland Art and Trade Show will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Summerland Waterfront Resort on Lakeshore Drive.
Timothy Broesch, organizer of the event, said he wanted to create an event where business professionals could provide advice to the public. From there the concept expanded to include local artists. The show will also feature art from members of the DeVine
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The Summerland Review has been making some changes. In the print edition, the most visible is the editorial page, which has received a makeover. Tom Fletcher’s B.C. Views column now has the same look and format as all other columns within the paper. The short Our Pick and Culls items have been retired. Elsewhere, the Leisure Times column, with its focus on sports and recreation in Summerland, returned last week, following a lengthy hiatus. We are also considering additional columns for the paper on a regular basis. If you are interested in writing a regular column with a focus on Summerland, please call the editor to discuss your concept. Cosmetic changes are also being made to improve the readability of the paper. On the Summerland Review’s website at www.summerlandreview.com, stories are being added throughout the week. And on the Review’s Facebook page, readers are being given more opportunities to interact and share their thoughts.
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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. 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. Everyone of all ages is invited to participate in volleyball sessions at the Youth Centre from 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday and Thursday. For additional information call Jane or Frank at 250-494-4666. Lyme Disease support group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. at Theo’s Restaurant in Penticton. Everyone welcome. Summerland Material Girls Quilt Guild meets the second and fourth
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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. Summerland TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Thursday at 5:30 p.m., lower floor of Summerland Seniors Centre. Now is the time to get in shape for the coming bathing suit season. For info call Vicki at 250-494-5484. 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 250-4936564. 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 timehonoured art please contact Juliet at 250494-1278 or Marilyn at 250-494-6434.
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
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Saturday
Charity bottle drive at Summerland IGA each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds from the collections will go to support the Summerland Food Bank.
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. Learning About Stroke is a nine-week program for stroke survivors and caregivers Mondays at 2 p.m. at the conference room of the Summerland Health Centre, 12815 Atkinson Rd. Each session is 1.5
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s hours long and follows a small group format. To register, call the South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society at 250-490-0613. The program is offered at no charge. Men — Love to Sing? Okanagan Christian Men’s Choir. This nondenominational choir invites you to join us, have fun, sing unto the Lord and enjoy the fellowship of other singers. Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. at Summerland Baptist Church, Fireside Room. For more information contact Hans at 250-494-7127. The South Okanagan Orchid Society meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Shatford Centre in Penticton. The group meets September to June. For more information, contact Joan at 250-494-4293. The Summerland Crokinole Club meets Monday nights at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Summerland Seniors Centre. Contact Darlene at 250-4949310.
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. On Tuesday mornings, Robbie Shea BSW, Family Support Worker from the Mental Wellness Centre is at the Summerland Food Bank and Resource Centre. Creating a caring community when a person has a mental illness by support and education for family, friends, the community and the person. Coming for six weeks, Jan. 20 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. relaxation training. Call 250-4937338 or register at the Resource Centre. Penticton Concert Band practices Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. New members welcome. Intermediate to advanced players. Call Gerald at 250-8092087. Quest Society of Summerland meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the meeting room at 9700 Brown St. (Parkdale Place). For more information phone Marilyn Topham at 250-4946434 or Joan Lansdell at 778-476-0596. Email questsociety@shaw.ca. South Okanagan Genealogical Society is open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday, January 29, 2015 Summerland Review 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 250494-4339. 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 250-494-8902. 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. 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. 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 250-494-5851. Summerland ATV Club meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Summerland Library lower level. The club promotes responsible ridership including registration, insurance, safety certification and scheduled pleasure rides. Membership
includes orchardists, farmers, ranchers and fun seekers of all ages including those with disabilities.
Upcoming
Diabetes Basics will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the multipurpose room at the Summerland Health Centre, 12815 Atkinson Rd. Indoor garage sale Saturday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre, 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. Tables available. Contact Carrie at Peanuts and Pumpkins, 250-488-4452. In addition, 50/50 tickets will be sold with proceeds going to the Summerland Food Bank, and a donation will be made to Big Brothers and Sisters. Poetry by the Books will be held at the Summerland Library. Residents of the Summerland Seniors Village have been invited to listen in and share their love of poetry. The first meeting will be Thursday, Feb. 12 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. All are welcome at this poetry reading. Screening mammography service will be in Summerland at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 15244 Victoria Rd. N, starting Friday, Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. and Saturday starting at 8 a.m. 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 Minor Baseball practice nights are held at Giant’s Head Elementary school on Monday and Tuesday evenings. On Monday, the U8 and U10 players practice from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. while the U12 and U14 players practice from 7:30 to 8:30 or 9 p.m. On Tuesdays, the U16 and U19 players practice from 7 to 8:30 or 9 p.m. The members of the Summerland Dance Club invite couples to dances at the Royal Canadian Legion. Dances will be held Feb. 7, March 14, April 11 and May 9. Dances run from 8 to 11 p.m. For further information call Anne Ling at 250494-7168 or Ron Hack at 250-486-6858.
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Senior Rockets win tournament The Summerland Secondary School senior boys and junior boys basketball teams hosted their Blast-Off New Year’s Tournament Jan. 9 to 10. The tournament was a four-team round robin format played in the high school gym on Friday and Saturday. In the junior boys division, teams from Pen-Hi, Lumby and Keremeos battled the Rockets for the tournament championship, with the Pen-Hi Grade 9 team claiming victory. For the host jun-
ior Rockets, Jordan Ripley, Rylan van der Meulen, and Danny Grant were chosen the ‘Game Stars’ by their coaches. The Pen-Hi Grade 9 team is coached by Summerland grad Scott Nicolson, a teacher at Pen-Hi. It was his team’s third championship in a row in this tournament! In the senior boys division, the host Rockets played outstanding basketball against their opponents from Armstrong, Lumby and Mt. Boucherie.
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Results: Jan. 19 to 23. Monday morning senior men: Paul Cowen defeated Bob Ezart, John Nicolson defeated Hector Cartier, Stan Green defeated Eric Williams. Monday evening men: Stan Green defeated Rick Drewnisz, Jared St. John defeated Brian Hodgson, Steve Clement defeated Ken Rae, Dale Abrey defeated Gary Raymond. Tuesday morning mixed: Bill Penman defeated Bob Ezar, Marilyn Cahoon defeated Ev Gillespie, Hector Cartier defeated John Nicolson, Jerry Lidin defeated Jules Dore. Tuesday evening ladies: Jackie Clement defeated Betty Raymond, Jodie Brennan defeated Shirley McPhedran, Lil Blashko defeated Diana Leitch, Wendi Archer defeated Judy Beck. Wednesday morning senior: Bob Ezart defeated Eric Williams, Stan Green defeated Eric Johnson, Paul Cowen defeated John Nicolson. Wednesday evening men: Gary Wingerak defeated Rick Drewnisz, Dave Gartrell defeated Ken Rae, Louie Costa defeated Glen Brennan, Gary Raymond defeated Doug Campbell. Thursday morning ladies: RoseMarie Fenrich defeated Betty Raymond, Ev Gillespie defeated Marilyn Cahoon. Thursday evening open: Ken Rae tied Clem Beaulac. Russ Lemke defeated Gary Raymond, John Egyed defeated Cliff Rose, Dale Abrey tied John McKay. Thursday late evening: Glen Brennan defeated Kevin Taylor, Jared St. John tied Tony Blashko. Friday evening mixed: Allen Tower defeated Dave Hood, Tracy Waddington defeated Linda Whittome, Louie Costa defeated Brian Budzinski. Friday late evening mixed: Cliff Rose defeated Sharon Boyles, Ian Rogers defeated Armand Houle, Steve Callaghan defeated Cliff Last. Upcoming: Summerland ladies bonspiel is Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. We have 12 teams in total from Kelowna, Penticton and Summerland. Junior curling is held Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. after school. Tip of the week: Because of dust, lint, hairs from brooms and other debris on the ice, the stone should be cleaned before every delivery. Debris on the ice can cause the stone to change its directional path.
Abhi Lekhi led the Rockets determined defence the entire weekend, as well as consistently scoring valuable points on the offensive side. Landon Brickenden had an outstanding game in the match against Armstrong, leading the offensive attack with 46 points, while defensively holding the opponents 6’6” offensive star to minimal points! Lekhi, Brickenden and Taylor Ledoux were chosen the game stars for the three senior Rockets games.
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The jubilant Summerland Secondary School senior boys Rockets celebrate a well earned victory following a tournament earlier this month. In the back row from left are Coach Dave Stathers, Taylor Ledoux, Riley Ledoux, Gurek Rathore, Neal Rutherford, Abhi Lekhi, Sam Kane, Scott Richards (injured). In front from left are Nik Walkerbauer, Landon Brickenden, Spencer Annual General McIntosh, Punit Sharma, and Rakesh Sharma. Meeting on
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The Summerland Steam picked up two wins and a loss in Junior B hockey action over the past week. On Jan. 21, the Steam suffered a 4-3 overtime loss at the hands of the Eagles in Sicamous. The Eagles took the lead with a goal at 10:36 in the first period. In the second period, the Steam responded with two power play goals. At 11:19, Braden Eliuk scored with assists from Cole Williams and Tyson Klingspohn. At 4:17, a goal by Michael McEachern, assisted by Lathan McKinney and Paulsen Lautard, gave the Steam the lead. In the third period, Sicamous added a goal at 16:23, followed by another at 10:14. Summerland brought the game to a tie at 5:54 with a goal by Cole Woodliffe, assisted by Lautard and Jack Mills. The Eagles scored the deciding goal at 3:07 in the second overtime period. On Friday, the Steam shut out the North Okanagan Knights in Armstrong in a 5-0 decision. In the first period, Adam Jones scored on a power play at 10:37, assisted by Eliuk and Kendell Wilson. Mills then scored at 5:13, assisted by
Rylan Sideroff and Coleton Fisher. In the second period, Fisher scored with the assists by Calvin Hadley and Mills. In the third period, Mills scored on a power play at 18:55. McEachern had the assist. The final goal came at 12:13 when Fisher scored unassisted on a power play. On Sunday, the Steam earned a 5-2 victory over the Chiefs in Kelowna. After a Kelowna goal at 17:34 in the first period. the Steam responded with two power play goals. Sideroff scored at 13:27, assisted by McEachern and Mills. At 5:09, Mills scored, assisted by Klingspohn and
McEachern. The Steam dominated the second period. Wilson scored a power play goal at 9:41, assisted by Eliuk and Sideroff. Mills then scored at 2:29, with Jones and Robertson assisting. In the third period, the Chiefs added a power play goal at 18:28. The final Summerland goal came at 2:24 when Jack Mills scored a shorthanded empty net goal unassisted. The next action for the Steam is on Friday, Jan. 30 when the team will face the Grizzlies in Revelstoke. The next home game is on Sunday, Feb. 1 when Summerland hosts the Princeton Posse. The game begins at 2 p.m.
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Membership declining at drop-in centre Carla McLeod Special to the Review
Although the Summerland Seniors’ Drop-In Centre offers a full calendar of events each month, it has seen a decline in membership over the last number of years. “It’s still important to a number of people, for the activities that are here,” said Sheila White, president for the association. “We try to keep the cost down as much as possible but we have to maintain our building.” The drop-in centre was built in 1967. “When they first started the dropin there were about 400 members,” said White. “They worked like dogs. They beavered away and they paid for the building and paid for the land, so we own this building and land outright.” John Stringer looks after the building now. “I’m a jack of all trades,” he said. “I’m the maintenance
man.” Stringer is on site seven days a week, popping in and out and checking on things. He said that he enjoys volunteering in this way, although his wife gets a little upset with him at times because of it. The only paid employee at the association is the janitor. “We have to be very good to our janitor because if he quits, I don’t know who would ever do what he does for what we pay him,” Stringer explained. Paul Reinholdt has been a member of the drop-in centre for 20 years. He said he came on board in order to apply for grants and he has been successful with that. “We got a new washroom, dish washer, refurbished the kitchen, got new lights, new floors, new toilets and a new roof,” he said. Volunteers are needed to host the many activities the Drop-In Centre offers.
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The Summerland Drop-In Association’s board of directors are, from left, president Sheila White and directors Opal Kenzle, Keith Dixon, Geraldine Koropchuck, John Stringer and Marg Dionne.
Bingo is one of the more popular activities. “We have an average of 40 to 45 people every Monday afternoon. We need a lot of volunteers to help with it,” said second vice president, Rhea Larson. “Our older members love it because it gives them something to do every Monday afternoon and we have a good kitchen staff
that look after the refreshments for us.” Marg Dionne is one of those kitchen volunteers. “I work once a month on bingo day,” she said. “I do the hot dogs for people.” Opal Kenzle enjoys setting out score cards and papers for cribbage every Friday afternoon. “We have six or seven full tables,” she said. Kenzle also takes
home the tea towels and dish cloths each week, for laundering. Every fourth Saturday there is a crib tournament. “Betty Barnes runs that,” said White. “They usually have around 60 to 70 people come. They get good prizes and have tea.” Keith Dixon produces the events calendar each month and said he came to have that job because
of his experience with using a computer. Calendars are available for pick up on a table at the centre’s front entrance. Dixon, who uses crutches and a wheelchair, finds the Drop-In Centre to be totally accessible. “I don’t know anywhere else I could go to play sports like carpet bowling,” he said. “Over the course of my life I have par-
ticipated very little in sports because of my disability and here in my retirement years I can get out there and do it from a chair.” There are many other activities held at the Drop-In Centre each month and Geraldine Koropchuk works hard at coming up with ways to promote them. She recently has contacted the Welcome Wagon, in order to distribute an event calendar to all newcomers to Summerland. The drop-in association is always looking for new members, especially younger ones. In order to become a member all one must do is come and join and pay the dues, White said. “Members get a 25 per cent cut in the costs of any activities.” The fourth Wednesday of every month a pot luck dinner is held at 5:30 p.m. where all attendees bring a dish. The invitation is open to everyone, so please, drop in.
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Resident Hunters: We are planning a peaceful march and rally January 31, 2015 in MLA Christy Clark’s West Kelowna riding. This is your opportunity to make it clear to elected officials you are not supportive of the recently announced changes to Wildlife Allocations. Each person attending is requested to bring and hand deliver a letter to Christy Clark’s office at 2429 Dobbin Road, West Kelowna as part of the march. For letter writing suggestions visit Oceola.ca If you want bring a sign that represents you and your family please do so, but do not bring partisan or politically charged signs. Signs such as, “Resident Hunters First”, “BC Families First”, “BC Wildlife belongs to British Columbians” and “Hunting for Health” are appropriate. Dress as you would if you were going to work. It’s an important message: hunters come from all walks of life. Why are we taking this action? On December 14, 2014 government gave foreign hunters, who are represented by guide-outfitters, 20-40% of allocated wildlife. This decision is unprecedented in North America and is not good for British Columbians, resident hunters or wildlife. In most jurisdictions in North America, foreign hunters are allocated 5-10% of harvestable wildlife. This means fewer opportunities for resident hunters. Justification for this policy appears to be centered around subsidizing the Guide Outfitting industry in British Columbia at the expense of British Columbians. In the last 10 years, the number of resident hunters in BC has grown from 84,000 to 102,000 – an increase of roughly 20%. During the same time, the number of foreign hunters has dropped 30%, from 6,500 to 4,500. There are currently about 230 Guide / Outfitters in British Columbia. At a time where the number of resident hunters is increasing while the number of foreign
hunters are decreasing, why would government decide to allocate more wildlife to foreigners? Resident hunters contribute more than $230 million annually to the British Columbia economy. Resident hunters donate more than 300,000 hours of their time toward conservation projects. Government collects more than $9 million per year in the form of license fees and habitat surcharges for conservation from resident hunters. These numbers are extremely important to wildlife and the economy. Government has decided to subsidize a small group of business people against the will of voters and taxpayers. This policy must be revisited and changed. Wildlife is a public resource which is being privatized. We have had great support from non-hunting British Columbians in this battle. Policies such as this could soon effect anglers, berry pickers, beachcombers and parks users. It’s time for residents to stand up and make their voices heard. Please join us January 31st in West Kelowna.
Parking is at the old Zellers building, located at 3571 Old Okanagan Highway. March willl move south along Main Street, east on Brown Road and north to letter drop at 2429 Dobbin Road. Volunteers will be on hand to ensure everyone is clear on direction of travel and key locations.
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Exhibit shows relationships with strangers Next Thursday begins a busy month for the arts in Sum-
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Talking to Strangers is the first of six shows at the Sum-
Organ music
Steven Laplante, the musical director at St. Athanasius Catholic Church in New York City, performed a concert of classical organ music at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Summerland on Saturday. Laplante also held a special performance for elementary school students on Friday morning. Laplante grew up in Summerland and graduated from Summerland Secondary School.
merland Art Gallery in 2015. It will feature works by artist Bill Edmunds and is a show inspired by the relationships formed by strangers over the Internet. The images produced were based on images and texts sent to Edmunds by strangers he met on social chat sites. On the following Thursday, Feb. 12 the play, Getting Sara Married, opens at the Cannery Stage in Penticton. Getting Sara Married by Sam Bobrick is a comedy that will chase all your postholiday blues and help you forget snowmageddon 2015. This play runs until March 7 with four performances each week; Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the Wine Country Visitor’s Centre at Railway and Eckhardt or
Novel examines terrorism International terrorism is the subject of a Summerland writer’s latest novel. Ron Hepner’s novel, Protect, Then Defend, is the second in a trilogy featuring Art Dodek, a Canadian counter-terrorism expert. Hepner’s first novel, The Brave One Strikes Back, was released last spring. Protect, Then Defend is set in Vancouver as Dodek and Keith Dawson, a former police officer, work to thwart the efforts of two Syrian assassins who are in Canada to assassinate the Israeli and Canadian Prime Ministers at a synagogue. “This is a story that involves bribery, bigotry and cover-up,” Hepner said. The assassination plot is uncovered by an Egyptianborn Canadian friend of
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The South Okanagan Boundary Labour Council has re-elected Brent Voss of Summerland to serve as president for two years. The executive officers were elected at the organization’s annual general meeting on Jan. 6. Voss is a member of CUPE 1136, Summerland Municipal Workers. Joining him will be first vice-president
Greg McGowan of CUPE 873, B.C. Paramedics, second vicepresident Richard Frick of the B.C. Government Employees’ Union — Component 20, treasurer Lynn Kelsey of Health Sciences Association and Sergeant at Arms Terry Green of the B.C. Federation of Retired Union Members. Other executive members are secretary Brigid Kemp, a
life member of the B.C. Federation of Retired U n i o n M e m bers and members Brent at large Voss John Colbourne of BCFORUM and Craig Wittenburg of the United Steel Workers Union. Gene Domer of the Canadian Union of
Postal Workers 796 joins Eleanor Smith of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union and Gerrie-Lynn Ward of CUPE 608 (City of Penticton) as trustees. The South Okanagan Boundary Labour Council represents 22 union affiliates and more than 4,300 members from Grand Forks to Princeton and Summerland to Osoyoos.
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