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Welcoming refugees

More than 80 people attended a meeting to discuss how to respond to the Syrian refugee crisis.

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Council’s response

S u m m e r l a n d ’s municipal council has responded to a potential school closure.

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Holiday drama

The Summerland Singers and Players will hold a special Christmas production.

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Food bank cooler

The Summerland Food Bank and Resource Centre has acquired a new walk-in cooler.

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Steam progress

The Summerland Steam had a turnaround month on the ice in November.

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Concerned parents

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Parents of students at Giant’s Head School are uncertain about the future of the elementary school. From left are Jenny Kunka, Shawn Landriault and his threeyear-old daughter Chloe, Izabela Seel and Jennifer Martin.

Parents frustrated Teachers and parents urge board to keep Giant’s Head School John Arendt Students in Summerland would be best served by a middle school model, parents and teachers told trustees at a public hearing. The hearing, at Giant’s Head School on Dec. 3, was the eighth in a series of public input sessions on proposed changes to cope with low enrolment throughout the school district.

Linda Van Alphen, chair of the school board, said school closures are necessary to cope with low enrolment and limited funding. If no changes are made, she said other cuts must be made, likely to staffing and programming. “We’re in a position where it’s critical,” she said. One of the nine changes under consideration is to close Giant’s Head School and move the students to the Summerland Middle School building downtown.

The middle school building would then house students from Kindergarten to Grade 7, while students from Grades 8 to 12 would be at Summerland Secondary School. At present, Giant’s Head School and Trout Creek School house students from Kindergarten to Grade 5, while the middle school houses students from Grades 6 to 8 and Summerland Secondary School accommodates Grades 9 to 12. While Giant’s Head School is

full, the middle school and high school are below capacity. At present, there are 465 open seats in Summerland schools, Van Alphen said. Tina Martin said the school closure would affect more students than any other closure under consideration. “We already have the largest elementary school in the district,” she said. “It doesn’t make sense that our whole community school system would be reconfigured.”

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EDITORIAL No easy answers Complex problems seldom have easy answers, and the challenges facing the Okanagan Skaha School board are extremely complex. In an effort to cope with declining enrolments and limited funding, school trustees are considering a number of school closure options. One is to close Giant’s Head School, convert the Summerland Middle School building to a Kindergarten to Grade 7 facility and use Summerland Secondary School for students in Grades 8 to 12. While this addresses the problems of low enrolment, it will affect students. The middle school, opened in January, 2000, was designed to meet the unique needs of students in Grades 6 to 8. Abandoning a middle school model will mean changes for students in these grades. However, it is painfully obvious that drastic changes are needed. School districts in B.C. are funded by the Ministry of Education, based in part on enrolment figures. The student population in Summerland and Penticton is lower than in previous years. The median age in Summerland is increasing and while there are some young families here, the number of students has declined. Discussions about potential school closures and declining enrolment numbers should be seen as the symptom of something far bigger. If the schools are to operate at or near their capacities, it is essential to attract young families with school-aged children. This in turn involves discussions about bringing potential employers to the region and providing affordable housing for families with children. It is not enough to provide lots for residential construction unless working families can afford to buy or rent houses here. The only way to ensure Summerland’s schools remain open is to ensure there are enough students to justify keeping them open. This is an extremely complex matter, and it will require some uncomfortable conversations. There are no easy answers.

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Calculating the costs of no growth

I have enjoyed our letters to the editor of late. Especially those that take the time to write various responses to my column. Last week, we published a letter from a reader wishing for a simpler time. A time when you could purchase a property for $15,000. I have some bad news for that reader. Those days are gone and they aren’t coming back. A simple property search on MLS will demonstrate that in spades. We now live in a time where everything from milk to electricity is going up, sometimes double digit increases year to year. Of late, discussions are underway within the school district regarding the future viability of Summerland’s elementary schools. While passions run close to the sur-

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Rob Murphy face on this one, it is simply a matter of arithmetic. No-growth policies have either chased families with school aged children out of town or prevented them from moving here is the first place. This can’t be breaking news. It is a well-known fact that Summerland has had a closed door policy for years. Many think it is up to this mayor and council to fix this but the reality is that choices made by previous councils 20 years ago or more

have led us to this day. It is true that a viable plan could be put forward to start turning the ship around but the last council that tried to suggest a sustainable growth plan was thrown out on their ear. I’ve been called an ‘Urbanite” for suggesting we build up instead of out. Building up is better for the environ-

tainable growth the only way to maintain current levels of municipal service is higher taxation. As we approach the new budget cycle, it will be interesting to watch how our leadership tackles this issue. Simple math would suggest that a tax increase is guaranteed. How much is debatable but I think it should be at

No-growth policies have either chased families with school aged children out of town or prevented them from moving here is the first place. ment and promotes a healthier lifestyle. Obviously that kind of talk gets people nervous. So what is the plan then? Is there truly a growth plan or is it just hyperbole? Failing a proper plan to promote sus-

least 10 per cent. I would bet that most opposed to growth are also opposed to higher taxes. I’ve seen a few proposals put forward for new home construction in the past year. My guess is those homes won’t be mar-

keted to or suitable for, families. They will be built for those with means, moving here to retire. Don’t get me wrong, that’s not a bad thing but I hope those folks are prepared to pour their own coffee at the local coffee shops. At this rate, there won’t be any younger people left to take those jobs. This is not uniquely a Summerland problem. Many communities across B.C. are feeling this crunch. The solutions aren’t easy but with focus and a plan, they can be achievable. So, to those who long for the good old days, they’re gone. It’s time to create some new memories and a thriving community. Rob Murphy is the Summerland Review’s sales manager.

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Consider options to save money Dear Editor: I recently attended an open forum held at an elementary school. I appreciate that the school district is listening to opinions about options for school closures. But what I haven’t heard are options that would see the reduction of administration

costs. For example, if two underutilized elementary schools have both a principal and vice principal, I wonder if the principal position could be shared between the two schools? For the two schools, this could probably result in a savings of about $100,000. Or perhaps the district

administration could sell their office building and use available space in an underutilized school that they are planning to close? Yet another option might include the Okanagan Skaha district administration merging with the Okanagan Similkameen district. Although school district

boundaries are a provincial responsibility, there is nothing preventing the school district from assessing that option and seeking advice from the provincial government. Boundaries change with demographics – just look at how electoral boundaries changed just before the last election.

There is no reason why school district boundaries shouldn’t change either. Unless all options for cost reductions are explored, the public will have little confidence in the decisions to be made by the district in January. Doug Wahl Summerland

THE EARLY YEARS

Picturesque greetings

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Prairie Valley looked a little less populated in the 1920s when this photo was taken. Like many pictures of the time the paper it was printed on was designed as a postcard so it was easy to send snapshots in the mail. This majestic view was sent as a Christmas card; the back carries the message “Wishing you all the Season’s Joys, Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths and family, from Flora and Arthur Gould.” Simple, scenic and sincere, we’d like to pass the greeting on to all of you.

Winery event appreciated Dear Editor: I have been a supporter of Light Up the Vines since its inception in 2012. I support all of the wineries that are members of Bottleneck Drive and feel these members have gone out of their way to open, decorate and welcome visitors for this two-day event. On the other hand, I do have an issue with those that are not members of Bottleneck Drive but seem to feel it is alright to open and reap the benefits of Light up

the Vines without actually being a member. You know the old saying, ”Membership has its privileges.” I hope in going forward, that those wineries will join a very active and beneficial group of businesses that are promoting Summerland and each other in a way that will benefit our entire community. Well done Bottleneck Drive! Harlene Knorr Summerland

Dear Editor: The Summerland Film Club is going to start its winter season with a docu-movie which incorporates both a documentary and a movie story. The first session will be held at an old venue, the Royal Canadian Legion in Summerland, starting this coming Thursday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m.. The movie is called Traffik, an Emmy Award-Winning thriller,

which lays bare the international drug trade, filmed on location in Pakistan, Hamburg and London. The Legion now has a big screen, big speakers and soft chairs and tables where you can also enjoy refreshments if you wish. A small donation would be appreciated. We would love to see you there. Frank Martens Summerland

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Transparency needed in national park decision Dear Editor: This fall the provincial government launched a very positive initiative, seeking public input on the proposed National Park for the South Okanagan-Similkameen. Now that the input period has closed, and some 400 submissions were received, the initiative is now taking a very disturbing and undemocratic turn. Boundary-Similkameen MLA Linda Larson, who has consistently opposed the creation of a National Park, has named a secret five-member focus group to review the submissions. When governments solicit public input, they must respect the commitment of individual citizens in responding to that request for input. In this case, 400 citizens

took the time to read the Intentions Paper, study the maps and respond to the detailed online questionnaire. There is a right way and a wrong way to handle this input. The correct way is to strike a multi-disciplinary committee of professional, objective civil servants to summarize (not “review” or “filter”) the comments and provide that summary to the minister responsible, and to the public. The key here is maintaining transparency and objectivity throughout the entire process. The wrong, undemocratic way, which the Clark government is mistakenly taking, is to hand public input over to a secret “star chamber” group, who then produce a summary report which may or may not reflect the balance of submitted opinion. This is,

simply, an abuse of public process, particularly since the unnamed focus group has been hand-picked by MLA Larson, a vocal opponent of the park proposal. I urge the Clark government to take the ethical high road and abolish this wrongheaded and undemocratic focus group initiative. The public has a right to transparency. Don Gayton Summerland

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Discussing education

Jon Broadbent, a teacher at Summerland Middle School, was one of many parents and teachers who spoke at a public hearing about proposed school closures. One of the options under consideration is to close Giant’s Head Elementary School and use Summerland Middle School for students from Kindergarten to Grade 7.

Concerns raised over future of school Continued from Page 1

Tina Martin and a group of parents made a joint presentation, urging the school board to keep the middle school model, since it addresses the unique needs of students in Grades 6 to 8. Jon Broadbent, a teacher at Summerland Middle School, questioned the Take care of you for us potential savings from the closure of Giant’s Head School. “The numbers don’t After many years together, we’re still going strong. add up,” he said. We’re well because we take care of each other’s health.” He urged trustees to –Dr. Evan Adams, Chief Medical Officer, First Nations Health Authority submit a deficit budget as a way to send a message to the province to proConfidential HIV testing is available; ask your doctor and if you’re offered the test, say yes. vide more funding to the To arrange a test call a nurse at: school district. 1-866-778-7736 Trustee Ginny Manning Find out more about HIV at: said the board members have met with provincial government representatives to address funding

Erin Toews, a parent, said there are concerns with the option to close Giant’s Head School.

She said her biggest concern is the physical limitation of the middle school building. “The school certainly feels full already,” she said.

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concerns. “We’re all working to get equitable, sustainable funding,” she said. “Our enrolment is declining, but costs are increasing.”A deficit budget for the school district is not an option she said. “It is against the law, it is against the school act and we would be fired.” Christy Thiessen said the option to reconfigure Summerland’s schools would result in inequalities within the school district. “Penticton will continue to have a middle school model; Summerland will not,” she said. Advocates of the middle school model said students at the middle school have the opportunity to take exploratory courses which would not be offered under the proposed reconfiguration. We n d y Hyer, superintendent of the school district, said the future of exploratory courses will depend on the staff at the schools. “There Whether you’re stringing lights, pruning are differtrees, or clearing snow off your roof, don’t ent things to do to teach risk making contact with overhead power applied skills lines. Always keep 3 metres (10 feet) away in schools,” she said. “It’s from overhead power lines. not about the building; In an emergency, call FortisBC at its about the 1-866-436-7847 or 911. For more instructors.” information on electrical safety, K i r b y Sands, a visit fortisbc.com/safetytips. teacher at Summerland Secondary School, said

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enrolment has declined significantly during the 15 years he has taught at the high school. However, he said the school board should look at the future of McNicoll Park Middle School in Penticton, which is around 50 per cent of its capacity. “The Summerland option is not your best option,” he said. Jennifer Martin said the present system of schools in Summerland should be preserved. Neighbourhood schools best meet the needs of elementary students she said. She added that the transportation needs of the students must also be considered. Giant’s Head School is in a residential area while Summerland Middle School is close to the downtown area. Others at the hearing raised concerns about the limited playground space at Summerland Middle School and the costs of retrofits to the building in order to accommodate elementary students. Trustees said the board has not yet made its decision on how to address declining enrolment numbers. “We’re looking at everything coming to us,” Van Alphen said. The board has been holding a series of 11 public hearings. In addition, written submissions from the public will be received until Jan. 10. Trustees will make their decision on Jan. 20. Van Alphen said she has been involved with Giant’s Head School for the past 25 years, as a volunteer when her children were students there and more recently as a school trustee. She said enrolment in the school district is 5,661, but the schools have capacity for significantly more students. “Our assets are starving our educational system” she said.

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Music education

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Linnea Good, a Summerland musician, leads elementary students at Giant’s Head School in a music workshop in spring. At present, the future of the elementary school is in question as the Okanagan Skaha School Board considers closing the school and transferring students to the Summerland Middle School building.

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During the same period of time in 2014, 126 permits, with a value of $11.5 million, had been approved. Linda Van Alphen, chair of the school board, said the board has discussed the problem of declining enrolment numbers. “Shortly after the last municipal election our board met with some members of Summerland Council and we discussed the

Long Range Facilities Plan process mandated by the Ministry and we spoke about declining enrolment,” she said. “While mayor and council have a vision for Summerland, this vision has yet to have an impact on declining enrolments. Should they have immediate solutions to address the current issues that the board faces, we would be happy

Summerland’s mayor and councillors have spoken out against the proposed closure of Giant’s Head School. The school closure is among nine options considered by the Okanagan Skaha School Board in an effort to trim costs. “Mayor Waterman and council do not support the closure of any school in Summerland,” a statement from the municipality reads. “A loss of a school facility is not consistent with our priorities for the future of Everything you want, and more! Summerland which focus on economic health, encouraging development of land to increase available housing options, Pictured (L-R) Retha Marsden, and the promotion Branch Ofﬁce Admin - Edward of Summerland as Jones & Tara - Summerland a highly attractive Community Food Bank community for families.” The statement Thanks to the many adds that the school wonderful individuals from enrolment projecSummerland and the tions from the school surrounding areas who district do not match municipal council’s supported the Sungate vision for growth. Plaza merchants Food Mayor Peter Drive for the Summerland Waterman said there are housing developFood Bank. The donations ments which have that were received will help been approved and support many others which are in the process of receivfamilies in need. ing council approval. The prize winners: These include Donna Falck - Gift basket & Complimentary Consultation ($100) from Hunters Hill and sevChantelle Meriam, CFP®, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones eral developments in Sharon DeLeeuw, Shampoo, cut and style ($50), Natural Waves Hair Design Trout Creek. “In total, we’ve Helen Lathey, Signature Manicure ($40), Nails by Katie got between 200 and Monika Cook, Gift Basket ($100), Nesters Market 300 lots pending or Nick Machuik, Pizzas and pop, ($50), Murray’s Pizza already in action,” he Jo-Anne Sexton, Pet Grooming ($40), Dawg Gone Grooming said. Hayden Ruybal, Summerland Steam tickets,Hotdogs and Pop ($40), This year, until the PDC Business & Tax and BMG Ofﬁce Management end of November, 192 Halcyone Guppy, Bluetooth Boombox ($129.99), The Source building permits had Willie Buckshaw, Gift Card ($50), Subway been approved, with Lorraine Budzinski, Flower Arrangement ($35), Martin’s Flowers a total value of more than $24 million. Bev Mandeville, Gift Card ($30), BC Liquorstore

to meet with them to consider/ discuss them.” The school board has held a series of public meetings to discuss the various school closure options.

Written submissions will be accepted until Jan. 10. At the school board meeting on Jan. 20, school trustees will decide which schools, if any, will be closed.

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Province introduces variable speed limits Digital signs will be installed for winter driving conditions Jeff Nagel Black Press New electronic speed signs that activate in bad weather to reduce the speed limit are now being installed on stretches of the Sea-To-Sky Highway, the Coquihalla and Highway 1 near Revelstoke. The province committed to the variable speed zones at the same time it decided to raise the posted maximums to 120 km/h on portions of the Coquihalla, and to 100 km/h on much of the Sea-toSky Highway. The 47 digital signs are to go live in early 2016 and when they’re activated the dialed-down limit will be enforceable by police. The province had promised the digital signs would be in

place for this winter, but with two to three months of testing still required, winter may be mostly over on the Highway 99 section by the time they’re working. An extensive system of traffic, pavement and visibility sensors will be calibrated to detect challenging conditions – whether it’s extreme cold, freezing rain or heavy snowfall – and provide a recommended speed to operations staff, who will update the maximum speed shown on digital signs. Overhead message signs at the entrance to each corridor will tell drivers they’re entering a variable speed zone and to be aware of changing weather conditions. The transportation ministry is spending $12.5 million to install and run the three pilot systems. Officials hope the pilot project will spur more drivers to

reduce speed in severe winter conditions and save lives. Police say they’re developing procedures to fairly enforce the variable limits and ensure drivers have seen the signs before tickets are issued. “There’s huge challenges from the enforcement side,” Delta Police Chief Neil Dubord, who chairs the traffic safety committee of the B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police. “We have to be absolutely coordinated with the province when they’re turning them down.” Dubord said variable speed zones will help mitigate the risk from the increased speed limits, which he said police chiefs still have qualms about. “We would still like to have seen the speeds stay where they were, on the Coquihalla especially,” Dubord said, adding speed remains a major contributor to fatal crashes.

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Commanding Office Captain Tyler Willis of Summerland’s 902 Cadet Squadron receives a $1,500 donation from Legion Branch 22 President Mike Brazeau. The donation took place during the squadron’s training session at the Summerland Youth Centre on Dec. 2.

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For the second consecutive year, NeighbourLink is organizing a Christmas match-up, connecting people who would be alone for the holiday with those who have extra spaces at their tables. Mirjana Komljenovic of NeighbourLink said the first

She said those who are alone at Christmas have many stories. Some are single people with no family in the area. Others are on their own because of a variety of circumstances. Last year, one of the women who participated was a single mother whose ex-husband had the children for Christmas Day. “There are all sorts of reasons “There are all sorts of reasons people people are alone for Christmas. are alone for ChristThere is a lot of pressure at this mas,” Komljenovic time of year. There is a lot of said. “There is a lot of despair. It doesn’t need to be like pressure at this time of year. There is a lot that.” Mirjana Komljenovic of despair. It doesn’t need to be like that.” She said those who match-up, last Christmas, was participate, as hosts or as guests, a success. may create friendships as a result. A dozen families offered their Those interested in particihomes for guests, while around pating, either as a host or as a half a dozen guests attended. guest, are asked to contact Neigh“I hope to double those num- bourLink by phone at 250-404bers this year,” Komljenovic said, 4673, online at nlinksummer. “but I think it’s going to take a ca/contact-us/ or by email at few years to build the momen- nl.summerland@gmail.com by tum.” Dec. 22.

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Dramatic fundraiser scheduled Carla McLeod Special to the Review

A Christmas Pudding. Not only a favourite holiday treat, but also the name of a show to be performed by the Summerland Singers and Players, as their third annual fundraiser for the food bank. It will be held at the Summerland United Church on Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m. “There is a bit of interesting history behind this program. It was first done as a fundraiser in Los Angeles, for the homeless, in 1995. “It has been performed in a number of places since then, throughout North America,” explained Program Director, Bryan Laver. “It features traditional and modern pieces gathered from some of the world’s greatest writers. It starts off with a quote from William Shakespeare and concludes with an audience sing-a-long of one of the most well-known carols, Joy to the World.” Laver explained that many of the pieces that will be performed have not been heard for a very long time. They are pieces that were famous in the 1900s, but have recently been overlooked in favour of the more contemporary. Although he was reluctant to give too much about the show away, he did mention the Gift of the Maggi, will be read by a male and female team, much like a radio play. “Six actors will bring their creative abilities to bear on stories and poetry that is uplifting and poignant, funny and sad, mixed in with the talented voices of a choir brought together under the direction and musical accompaniment of Kathleen Estabrooks and Chris Baron,” he said. There will also be a slide show, with an appropriate slide

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Members of Summerland Singers and Players are preparing to stage A Christmas Pudding, a fundraising performance for the Summerland Food Bank. From left are George Dawson, Terri Thompson, Jane Stead, James Fofonoff, Bob Read and Bryan Laver.

for each piece being read, some of them being very comical and representative of the 1800s. Following the performance there will be complimentary baking and refreshments served in the adjoining hall. Laver stated that the Summerland Singers and Players are very fortunate to have the use of the church and for the

amount of support that they have received. He expressed gratitude for the Minister of the Church, Armand Houle, Debbie Kinvig in the office, John Bubb who provided technical assistance to Barb Rolston and Louise Chenery, who will be operating the slide show and sound system and for Louise Read who

had organized ladies to assist with the baking. “You see it really is a community coming together to help others at Christmas time,” he said. This community theater group has been in Summerland for over 100 years, according to Laver. They have had some diffi-

culty in the last number of years in being able to get enough people together to stage a play. Laver said that one of the reasons for this is because there are so many draws on people’s time. The members are all volunteers and no one gets paid. “Funds are raised through performances,” said Laver. “The charge covers the cost, with hopefully seed money for the next show.” Each performance brings thousands of dollars into the community through the purchase of supplies in order to create sets and costumes. The theater group currently has 14 regular members and is always ready to welcome more. “No experience is necessary. We’re looking for all age groups, although predominately adults, people in their late teens and early twenties,” Laver said. “We need lots of people for back stage work. Stage managers, people who like to build sets, carpenters, painters. There are a million different things that go into making a show.” One of the reasons for doing the fundraiser for the food bank, Laver explained, was because the group felt the need to keep a hand in the community, lest they be forgotten about. “We felt that we’d like to do something for the community and not have a charge that was going to us, but was in fact going to a worthy cause. It’s a way of giving back to the community at this time of year,” he said. “Last year we raised over $1,000 and I’m hoping we’ll do better than that this year.” Tickets for A Christmas Pudding are available at the Summerland Arts Centre and at the United Church as well as at the door. Hearing assist is available upon request.

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Ashley Tiessen, seven, at left, and her sister Megan, 10, chase after Maddie at Peach Orchard Park in Summerland this week. Since her adoption last year Maddie has become a very important family member.

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Train rides provide Christmas connection One of my favourite things about Christmas has always been the little holiday traditions that towns and communities come up with to help people celebrate the season. Growing up, it was waiting around for Santa to come by in an old fire truck that blared sirens and flashed its lights all around the little community my family was living in at the time — we actually continued to wait for Santa long after we had grown up and left home, at least until my parents moved. Here in Summerland, we have the Festival of Lights, but we also have something that just sounds magical: the Kettle Valley Steam Railway’s Christmas Train. Trains have always had some kind of a connection to Christmas, be it in the form of books, and movies, like the Polar Express, or in advertising, or even a few toy drives I’ve seen. They speak back to a time when trains were more common and, more importantly, to an age of classic Christmas traditions and iconography. Even during the heat of summer it’s hard not to get a little nostalgic when I hear the whistle from the Kettle Valley Train fill the air. The Christmas Express, for those not familiar with it, takes riders on a scenic trip along the valleys and gorges of Summerland, but with a Christmas twist. The train itself is lit up like, well, like a Christmas tree in a way that will inspire anyone who sees it — in fact I’m fairly sure I’ll be able to see it pass by from my new house, something that I’m quite excited to see. Inside is no less

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Summerland fruit growers receive awards Orchardists from Summerland received high honours at the National Apple Competition at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. The fair was held in November. “I congratulate the orchardists who grew exceptional crops, even with the challenging early season and hot weather in 2015,” said Fred Steele, president of the B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association. Jim Hermiston of Summerland received Reserve Champion for the category for Aurora Golden Gala. Hermiston and his wife Cathy of Hermiston Orchards are thirdgeneration fruit farmers. The farm has been in Jim Hermiston’s family since 1916. Apple varieties grown at the farm include Ambrosia, Salish and Aurora Golden Gala. Windmill Gardens of Summer-

land took third-place honours for Other New Named Varieties for Salish apples. Billy and Shauna Boerboom of Windmill Orchards and The Apple Barn grow apples, pears and cherries on 5.26 hectares. “I’m humbled and honoured to have the opportunity to do what I love to do,” said Billy Boerboom. He added that his staff have played a major role in producing the high quality apples which were recognized at the competition. Approximately 0.4 hectares of the orchard is used to grow Salish apples, a unique dessert apple. The variety was developed at Agriculture Canada’s Summerland Research and Development Centre, in partnership with the Okanagan Plant Improvement Corporation.

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Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived for lunch at the Summerland Legion on Sunday. Firefighter Rob Robinson is seen helping Santa. The roof of the Legion is not strong enough for Santa’s sleigh and reindeer to land safely, so he got a ride from the fire station in Fire Engine 232. Santa and Mrs. Claus would like to thank all of the boys and girls who came for lunch with them and they are grateful for all of the donations of food and toys received for the Summerland Food Bank.

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A Summerland author is one of three who have written a book of stories of railway history in Western Canada. Whistle Posts West: Railway Tales from British Columbia, Alberta, and Yukon, was written by Rick Antonson, Brian Antonson and Mary Trainer. Trainer, who grew up in Summerland, said some of the stories in the book have a strong local component. There is a story about the 3716 locomotive and Brad Coates, engineer at the Kettle Valley Steam Railway. Another story is about the Logie family, who feature prominently in Summerland’s early history. Beyond Summerland, the book contains other true stories from 125 years of railroad history. They include the last spike at Craigellachie, B.C. in 1885, the train collision in Hinton, Alta. in 1986, Robert Service’s train journey to the Klondike in 1904 and stories of robberies, disaster and more. The book is available at Coles in the Cherry Lane Shopping Centre in Penticton. In addition, a book signing will take place at the Kettle Valley Steam Railway on Dec. 18.

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Summerland Review Thursday, December 10, 2015

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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 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. Happy Huladays, a Christmas Luau at the Summerland Library with stories, songs and snocones, will be held Thursday, Dec. 10 from 7 to 8 p.m. Lyme Disease support group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. at Theo’s Restaurant in Penticton. Everyone welcome. Recreational volleyball for all. Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 10 a.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre. Contact Frank or Jane at 250494-4666. Summerland Caregiver Support Group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Summerland Health Centre lower conference room. For more information call Cindy at 250-404-8072. Summerland Masonic Lodge meets at the IOOF Hall on the third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. and meets for coffee every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at Santorini’s Restaurant. If interested in learning more, drop by or call Craig Brown at 778-479-3795 or Orv Robson at 250-4941504. 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. Summerland TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Thursday at 5:30 p.m., lower floor of Summerland Seniors Centre. 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 get together at Summerland United Church every Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. New members and visitors are always welcome. For more information phone 250-4941278.

Friday Bridge is played every Friday at 1 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown St. Phone Irene at 250-404-4562. Cribbage is played every Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. Ladies’ Drop-in Volleyball every Friday, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre. Everyone welcome. For more information call Donna at 250-494-9718 or Debbie at 250-4947733. Pleasure Painters last meeting before Christmas is Dec. 12. They will resume Jan. 8, meeting every Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre, 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. Come and enjoy or check it out. Drop-ins welcome. Tai Chi beginner and intermediate, at the Summerland Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, Fridays 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. For

further information call Susan at 250-494-3370. 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.

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 and Critteraid. Cribbage will take place at the Summerland Seniors’ Drop-in Centre every fourth Saturday until June, beginning at 1 p.m. Singles welcome. Refreshments will be served. Summerland Ladies Hockey takes place at the Summerland Arena Saturdays at 8:30 pm. All skill levels welcome. Contact Judy Beck at tachi88@shaw.ca. The Mistletoe Ball, which replaces the former 911 and Friends event, will be held Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Arena Banquet Room on Jubilee Road East. Cocktails are at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. and a dance at 9 p.m. Tickets are in advance only. For tickets and information call 250486-6060.

Sunday December’s Jazz Vespers at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church in Penticton features A Jazzy Christmas with Stefan Bienz on Bass; Larry Crawford, Winds; Paul Henbury, Guitar; Debi Johnson, Harp and Vocals; and Mike Treadway on Drums. Join us Sunday, Dec. 13, 4:30 p.m. All are welcome. Free will offering. DivorceCare, Single and Parenting, and DivorceCare for Kids (ages five to 12) will be offered Sunday evenings at Summerland Baptist Church, Oct. 18 to Jan. 24. The sessions start with dinner at 4:30 p.m., followed by the courses from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Call 250-494-3313 for more information or to register. 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 Birthright, serving the South Okanagan, has Monday drop-in from 10 a.m. to noon at 200 Bennett St. in Penticton. This weekly program provides light snacks and an opportunity to build friendships, share life skills and participate in baby item swaps. Please contact Sandy Mikkelsen at 250-4924901 for more info. Dabber Bingo is played at the Senior Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St., every Monday at 1 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 250-494-7127. The South Okanagan Orchid Society meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Shatford Centre in Penticton. The group meets September to June. For more information, contact Joan at 250-494-4293. The Summerland Crokinole Club meets Monday nights at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Summerland Seniors Centre. Contact Darlene at 250-494-9310.

Tuesday Contract Bridge is played at St. Stephen Anglican Church in Summerland every Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Refreshments available. For more information, please call Sheila at 250-494-8996. 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’ Drop-in Centre, Tuesdays at 9 a.m. for beginners and 10 a.m. for advanced. For more

s information call Nancy at 250-494-9802. 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 Quest Society of Summerland is seeking new members who are interested in helping others in the community. Quest Society of Summerland meets at 9700 Brown St. (Parkdale Place meeting room) on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. For further information contact Marilyn Topham at 250-4946434 or Joan Lansdell at 778-476-0596 or email questsociety@ shaw.ca. The Summerland Multiple Sclerosis Group joins the Penticton MS Group every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for a coffee social at the Cherry Lane Mall Food Court. Whist is played every Tuesday evening 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 250-494-5112 for more information. South Okanagan Genealogical Society is open Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Penticton Library Museum building. Contact Nola Reid at 250-492-0751. Summerland Art Club meets every Wednesday, September to June, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lower level of the former library building 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 lower level of the former Summerland Library building on Wharton Street. The club promotes respon-

www.summerlandreview.com 15 sible 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. S u m m e r l a n d Badminton Club plays every Wednesday at 7 p.m. For information call Shaun at 250-4941513. The Heritage Advisory Commission meets the third Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in Council Chambers of the Municipal Hall. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Upcoming Bolster volunteerism by taking the five-minute feedback survey from The South Okanagan Similkameen Volunteer Centre (SOSVC). You’ll be entered to Win a

$100 Gift Card, courtesy of The Real Canadian Superstore! Survey found at www. VolunteerCentre.info, or complete by hand Dec. 14 to 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the office: 102696 Main St., Penticton (NW entrance on Main.) Pickleball begins Wednesday, Jan. 6 and continues to April 27 at Trout Creek Elementary School. The game is held Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. All are welcome to participate. A small drop-in fee will be collected. Summerland Singers and Players have postponed their production of The Butler Did It until April 21 to 24, 2016. They are still looking for an actress to fill the role of Vickie, who is in her 20s. Rehearsals begin in the spring. Contact Bob Read, at bob.will@ hotmail.ca, if interested in trying out.

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Food bank acquires new cooler

The Summerland Food Bank and Resource Centre has a brand new walk-in cooler thanks to a grant of $11,500 from the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen. The Foundation’s Barbara Pearce Fund and the Summerland Credit Union Fund contributed to the grant. “This 350 cubic foot cooler unit provides us with so much more flexibility in the handling and storage of non-frozen perishable food,” said Tara Hollas, resource coordinator at the food bank and resource centre. “It allows us to purchase eggs, margarine, fresh fruit and vegetables in larger quantities so as to obtain better pricing. It also gives us capacity to accept more fruit donated from local orchardists and gardeners and preserve its freshness for several weeks. Previously our donated fruit, particularly soft fruit, would spoil very rapidly.” “This cooler would not have been possible without the Community Foundation grant,” said food bank president John Bubb. “It will serve the needs of the Food Bank and its clients for many years to come. We would like to sincerely thank the Foundation and its donors for their financial help.” In the 12 months ending Nov. 30, the Summerland Food Bank served the needs of 275 households in Summerland — 30 households more than in the same period last year. Those 275 households included 397 adults and 192 children.

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Tara Hollas and John Bubb show the new walk-in cooler at the Summerland Food Bank and Resource Centre. The cooler was purchased using a grant of $11,500 from the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen.

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Library branches close during holiday season All 29 branches of the Okanagan Regional Library will begin their annual holiday closure period from Wednesday, Dec. 23 and until Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. As of Dec. 2, the three-week loan period for physical items such as books, CDs and magazines was extended to five weeks to ensure borrowers could keep their items over the closure. One-week loans such as Quick Reads and feature film DVDs will be available for a threeweek period starting Sunday, Dec. 13. Loan periods will revert to normal when branches reopen. Library book bins will be closed during this time. The website, including the ORL’s catalogue and all digital resources, will continue to be accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the branch closure.

Labour Council anniversary

Ron Stipp from the Canadian Labour Congress presents a copy of the South Okanagan Boundary Labour Council’s charter to Barb Burke, Brent Voss, Brigid Kemp and John Colbourne in honour of the group’s 40th anniversary. Voss is the council’s current president, while the others are among its past leaders. The council is composed of representatives from unions in the region and speaks on behalf of workers.

CPA student excels in national exam A Summerland CPA student has passed the multi-day national Common Final Exam, administered by the CPA Western School of Business in September. Juergen Krieger of Summerland was among the 331 students from B.C. and the Yukon who successfully completed the exam. “On behalf of the CPABC Board of Directors and CPABC, I congratulate these students for successfully passing the CFE,” said Olin Anton, chair of Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia.

“This cohort represents the first graduating class from the CPA Professional Education Program. We welcome them to the ranks of B.C.’s chartered professional accountants.” In order to become Juergen designated, students Krieger must complete rigorous course work, pass the CFE, and fulfill relevant practical experience requirements. The national CFE ensures all Canadian

chartered professional accountants meet the same high standards, which are recognized nationally and internationally. The school of business delivers the nationally-developed CPA professional education program in Canada’s western region. Throughout the program, CPA candidates develop the competencies expected of professional accountants, developing technical skills and enabling competencies as they grow in professionalism and leadership.

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Several Summerland contributors were among those whose works are featured in Voices from the Valleys, a 300-page anthology featuring fiction, true-life stories and poetry about the B.C. Interior. A total of 51 B.C. writers are featured in the anthology, including 21 from the South Okanagan. Summerland contributors include Dianne Hildebrand, left, John Arendt, Anita Perry and Keith Dixon. All proceeds after production expenses will go to Doctors Without Borders Canada.

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updated equipment for the class. We were thrilled to learn that the Use It or Lose It class received the Forever Active Bodies grant. This means that our community will not have to pay for this program, we can continue to offer the program without running a loss. People can continue to improve their health and wellness goals without any constraint on their pocket books.

Louise Read, who has been in the class for four years says, “For me, it got me back on my feet. I was stronger already with the program when I broke my leg. I recovered faster. I swear by it.” Louise describes Instructor Chris’ class, “Its fun. She makes us work, she makes us safe but fun is the key.” Wanda Ward and Anna Lock will instruct the January to March classes that

“Use It or Lose It” program gets a boost There was a mad dash to register for the Use It or Lose It classes last week when the Winter 2016 Recreation Guide came out on Dec. 1. The specialized balance, stability and fall prevention class has been running for over five years. It has helped many people recovering from injury, surgery, and living with specific physical needs. It has been popular as a preventative class for falls and overall improvement in physical strength, mobility and balance. Chris Thomas has instructed this class from its inception back in 2009. It was initially called Fall Prevention and more recently Use It or Lose It. “I’ve seen people who have been falling previously not

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Joanne Malar falling anymore with this program. People who needed assistance in daily living become more independent. This program gets people stronger,” Thomas says. This niche class has been subsidized to make it affordable to the people who need it most. The classes run twice a week for a three month period each season. The program works out to $3

per class. There are a maximum of eight participants per class. Since there is limited space in the room, and a wide range of abilities, it is preferred to have a low instructor to participant ratio. With patron affordability also being key, it is difficult to continue running small classes at that price point. Thanks to a Forever Active Bodies (FAB 55+) grant, the

Use It or Lose program will be run free of cost to participants from January to March 2016. The grant was awarded from the province of BC through the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and administered by ViaSport British Columbia and $2,000 was granted to fund the Winter 2016 program, cover the cost of instructors and to purchase some

run Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday. Pre and post assessments will be conducted on each participant to measure their improvements and monitor the results of the program. Joanne Malar is the program coordinator for Summerland Recreation, threetime Olympic swimmer, 2012 Olympic Commentator, kinesiologist and holistic nutritionist.

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Bantam Jets play in Kamloops tourney

The Summerland Dental Centre Bantam Jets traveled to Kamloops for a tournament on the weekend of Nov. 28 and 29. There were 20 teams in attendance. The Jets went undefeated in their round-robin play to top the leaderboard in their division, comprised of Pools C and D. The coaches said this weekend wasn’t about the numbers at all. Coach Terry Ralston summed it up this way: “I’m very proud of the way we What are you are coming willing to give up together as team. It’s to help kids in our agreat to see community? when everyone is getting better Text giveitup4kids and better and at the to 20222 same time having a lot of fun. It’s a great group of players.” In the first game, the Jets went up

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against the Kamloops Pistons, outscoring them 6-1. Kayden Cave had two goals; Ty Sideroff, Rylan Campbell and Connor Aitcheson each had 1 goal; Jason Scherban had one goal, one assist; Reilly Noble had one assist. Kayden Cave was the MVP of the game. In the second game, the Jets played the Kamloops Rednecks and came out on top, 7-4. Sideroff had two goals, one assist; Campbell had two goals; Cam Budney had a goal; Aitcheson had two goals, one assist; Cave had an assist. The MVP of the game was Ty Sideroff. The Jets bested the Kelowna Kings, 9-5, in the third game. Scherban had four goals and two assists. The fourth was disallowed due to the “Gretzky Rule.” Sideroff had two goals, two assists; Cave, Kaeden Seiter, Aitcheson and Spencer Bitte each contributed one goal; Campbell had two assists; Budney had an assist. Jason Scherban was the MVP of the game. The semi-final game saw Jets defeat the Penticton Vees by a score of 5-3. Aitcheson, Scherban and Budney each got one goal. Campbell had two goals and an assist. Sideroff and Nat-

alie Tremblay each had an assist. Connor Aitcheson was the MVP. The Jets lost the final championship game to the Hope Wildcats by a score of 6-4. Cave had one goal. Scherban had three goals and an assist. Rylan Campbell was the MVP. The score sheet summaries don’t tell the whole story. They couldn’t adequately reflect how the efforts of each and every player contributed to the success of the team this weekend. Coach Gus Cave explains what the score sheets can’t. “As a coach and a fan of the game I can say that this group was a pleasure to watch this weekend. I truly believe that they enjoy being with each other and accept each other for what each individual brings to the dressing room and the ice. As all players will make mistakes both on and off the ice; I’ve seen them do their best to make efforts to be better for the team. They are a great group of people and I look forward to seeing just how far this journey will go. In true road trip fashion there was a lot of fun both on and off the ice. Thank you Jets“

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Steam turn around in November Tim Hogg Special to the Review

around for the boys in white, red and black, and that was indeed the case this past month. Every year for the SummerForwards Jack Mills, Riley land Steam, it seems that when Pettitt, and Steam captain Paulthe calendar flips to November sen Lautard led the team to an it’s a relief. 8-1 record for November, with This season was no excep- the only loss coming in the final tion after a tough month of game of the month against the October that saw them stumble Osoyoos Coyotes. to a 4-7 record in the month. Mills, a 20-year-old from When the calendar turned Delta, collected the KIJHL’s to November the Summerland Okanagan Shuswap ConSteam were owners of an 8-8 ference Player of the Month record, and sat in third place in Award for November, colthe Okanagan Division behind lecting 10 goals and four assists the rival Kelowna Chiefs and for 14 points in nine games. Osoyoos Coyotes. He leads the Steam in scorNovember is statistically the ing with 17 goals and 18 assists month that seems to turn it all for 35 points, and sits sixth in league scoring through 26 games played. Curling In addition to Summerland Curling Club Mills’ scoring Results Nov: 30 to Dec. 4 prowess, Steam Monday morning senior men: Warren Parforward Riley ker defeated Hector Cartier, Eric Johnson Pettitt mandefeated Bob Ezart, Paul Martin defeated Dale aged to carry a Abrey, Eric Williams defeated Stan Green. point streak all

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Monday evening men: Rob Robinson tied Steve Clement, Don Lawrence defeated The Keens, Stan Green defeated Mike Rudniski, Dale Abrey defeated Rick Drewnisz. Tuesday morning mixed: Jerry Lidin defeated Barb Ezart, Marilyn Cahoon defeated Bob Ezart, Bill Penman defeated Hector Cartier, John Nicolson defeated Jules Dore. Tuesday evening ladies: Diana Leitch defeated Lil Blashko, Jodie Brennan defeated Bev Skinner, Jackie Clement defeated Gail Ostaficuik, Wendi Archer defeated Betty Raymond. Wednesday morning senior men: Eric Johnson defeated Paul Cowen, Dale Abrey defeated Bob Ezart, Paul Martin defeated Stan Green, Hector Cartier defeated Eric Williams. Wednesday evening men: Gary Wingerak defeated John Fitzgerald, Louis Costa defeated Doug Campbell, Dave Gartrell defeated Gary Raymond, Bruce Dacre defeated Ken Rae, Rick Drewnisz defeated Glen Brennan. Thursday morning ladies: Diana Leitch tied Barb Ezart, Marilyn Cahoon defeated Gail Ostaficuik, RoseMarie Fenrich defeated Ev Gillespie. Thursday evening open: Dale Abrey defeated Glen Brennan, John Egyed defeated John McKay, Jodie Brennan defeated Russ Lemke, Tony Blashko defeated Louis Costa. Friday evening mixed: Al Tower defeated Dave Hood, Jerry McKenna defeated Dan Laktin, John Fitzgerald defeated Doug Patan, Steve Callaghan tied Cliff Rose. Friday late evening: Ian Rogers defeated Colleen Deleff, Armand Houle defeated Linda Whittome, Brian Budzinski defeated Brian Harris, Arnie Young defeated Cliff Last. Junior curling is Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. after school. Tip of the week: The person delivering a stone must release the stone before the first hog line.

the way through the month of November, extending his streak to 13 games with two goals in a Dec. 1 victory. Paulsen Lautard has been helping the cause as well, collecting four goals and six assists for 10 points in the nine games played in November. Summerland’s captain is now just 1 goal shy of tying the franchise record of 57, currently held by Penticton native Dylan Burton. Though the offense came to life in the month of November, it was really the goaltending and team defense that helped the Steam carry a nine-game winning streak into the final game of the month on Nov. 28 in Osoyoos. Late in October, Summerland elected to make a change in goal and acquire the playing rights to 20-year-old goaltender Jacob Mullen. Mullen, from Couer d’Alene, Idaho, is a KIJHL veteran who had spent time in Grand Forks and Kamloops before starting

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goals while allowing just 15 (two empty net goals), improving their goal differential by 16 and proving that they’re for real when it comes to both offense and defense. Summerland will put their 8-1 November record (and 9 game winning streak) in the bank now and look forward to the month ahead. They enter December in second place in the KIJHL’s Okanagan Division and started the month off with a 4-0 victory over the North Okanagan Knights on Tuesday, Dec. 1. They’ll play just three more home games in the month of December. You can catch KIJHL hockey action at the Summerland Arena on Friday Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. against the Kamloops Storm and Tuesday, Dec. 29 against the division rival Osoyoos Coyotes. Tickets for all home games can be purchased in advance at Nesters Market, or at the door on game day.

Outstanding skaters

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Friday, December 11 Summerland skaters competed at the Okanagan Interclub Skating Competition at the Mount Boucherie Arena in West Puck Drop 7:30pm Kelowna last weekend. The skaters earned a total of six silver medals, four bronze medals, a first, two seconds, a third and a sixth place. From left are Lacey Doerksen Jocelyn Erdt, Sara Goodall, Brin Young, Kinga Kotulska, Lauren Bitte, vs Nickel. Brooke Mide is misSaki Smith, Emily Goodall, Keelyn Mitchell, Sofia Cecconi, coach Shirley Schmidt and Cyan sing from the picture.

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this season with the Okotoks Oilers of the Alberta Junior Hockey League. Summerland’s new goaltender wasted no time proving his worth to his new team, making seven starts and winning six of them in his first full month with the team. For the month of November, Mullen posted a 6-1 record, a 1.57 goals against average, and a 94.5 per cent save percentage, and has helped form what is now one of the best goaltending tandems in the KIJHL with fellow goaltender Matt Huber. Huber held his own as well, making two starts and winning them both, allowing just two goals. The marked improvement in goal for the Steam has had a direct correlation to their results. With sturdy goaltending and a good defensive zone presence, it makes life easier on the offense and allows them to push forward. In the month of November as a team, the Steam scored 31

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A letter to Santa

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Solstice observed

Charles Shaw, left, a Grade 4 student at Giant’s Head School, helps Maverick Mraz, in Kindergarten, write a letter to Santa.

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Winter solstice, when the sun pauses at the lowest point in its annual journey, occurs on Dec. 21. In many traditions that day is called “midwinter.’’ Celebrations will cover different aspects of those events — natural, cultural, and astronomical. The celebrations start at 3 p.m. on Munson Mountain to watch the sun set at its most southerly point. There among the standing stones of the Pen Henge array, which line up with the sunset point on that day, members of the Okanagan Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada will observe the event with various instruments, and have a small ceremony. You are invited to come and take part. A subsequent gathering at the Shatford Centre will be hosted by the Okanagan Centre of the RASC, will begin at 4 p.m. A program will follow at 4:30 p.m. which will emphasize the multicultural aspect of solstice. In ancient times the solstice event — having the descent into darkness and shorter days halted with a promised return of the light — was important for virtually all of humanity, as evidenced by the variety of cultures to hold major celebrations on that day. The program will include a short talk, with displays, about many of the cultures and how they celebrate solstice, as well as examples by modern practitioners in our own community. If your tradition includes a solstice observance, or a celebration with its roots in a solstice observance, and you would like to contribute to this program with some comments and/or a display of some kind, contact the Shatford Centre at 250-770-7668 or e-mail info@shatfordcentre.com.

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LADEIRA, FLORIANO DOS SANTOS June 11, 1949 – December 6, 2015

Evans, Griselda, Maryy July 30, 1927 - October 9, 2015

The memorial service for mum will be held at Summerland Anglican Church on December 11, 2015 at 2pm. Tea to follow in the church hall.

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Floriano passed away with his family by his side. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Irene; children: Isabel Ladeira (Craig Hewitt), Fernanda Ladeira, granddaughter Carmina Nora and brother Jose dos Santos Ladeira. He was sadly pre-deceased by his loving parents Carmina and Antonio Ladeira. His life touched the lives of all who knew him; he was loved for his determination, wit and passion for his family. Prayers will be held Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 7:00 pm followed by Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, December 11, 2015 at 10:00 am at Holy Child Catholic Church, 14010 Rosedale Avenue, Summerland. Interment will follow at Canyonview Cemetery. Condolences may be directed to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com (250) 494-7752

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Business not as usual on B.C. farmland Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick has released the latest update to the B.C. Liberal government’s “strategic growth plan” for farm and food products. After reporting a record $12.3 billion in total agriculture and agri-food sales in B.C. for 2014, the latest plan sets a new goal of increasing it to $15 billion by 2020. It’s a mostly status quo plan, continuing current marketing efforts and encouraging higher-value production of a wider range of products. The ministry intends to hire its first expert in food and beverage production. It’s a reflection of the fact that fully 70 per cent of that $12.3 billion comes from food and beverage processing. This continues the government’s push to improve economic viability of farms by allowing more food product manufacturing and sales on Agricultural Land Reserve property. Letnick says another key strategy is to improve

access to irrigation. B.C. has 20,000 farm operations, a number that’s holding steady even as the average age of farmers increases. Opposition MLAs formed their own agriculture committee to tour the province over the past year, chaired by NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham and independent Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington. Their report speaks to some of the issues not discussed by the government. One of those is foreign purchase of farmland, a matter subject to regulation in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba but not B.C. Properties have also been purchased to grow hay for export to Asia, and Huntington says she continues to hear of costly farmland in Delta and Surrey being bought at prices long-established farm families can’t afford. We’ve seen a British food and drug conglomerate buy up B.C. Interior farms to plant trees for carbon offsets, a project that was

B.C. Views

Tom Fletcher wound down after local protests. Popham and Huntington are calling for a systematic inventory of foreign purchases, to determine if regulation is needed here as climate change shifts growing patterns. Popham argues that with California enduring years of drought, B.C. can’t continue to depend on imports for more than half its food. “We have countries that are actively seeking food producing land, because their countries are having difficulties producing under drought conditions,” Popham said. “So before we know it, our farmland could be bought up by other countries that are actively

and smartly trying to ensure their own food security.” Neither Letnick nor the opposition MLAs could produce results from the government’s decision to split the Agricultural Land Reserve into two zones, with more latitude for nonfarm activities outside the southwest and Okanagan. But we’re starting to see signs of the new system of regional Agricultural Land Commission panels working with local governments. The Langley Times reports that the Township of Langley quietly signed a deal with the ALC in July to allow development of farmland near the Aldergrove border crossing and Langley airport. The agreement says there is a need for a “defensible and durable urban/ALR edge.” If you think everyone loves farming, you’ve likely never lived on this “urban/ ALR edge.” The latest example is on Vancouver Island, where urban neighbours are protesting an estab-

lished farmer’s decision to clear a forested property for hay growing. The farmer has been forced to erect a chain-link fence to keep out trespassers who have decided the property is a park that they can use

when they like. The mayors of Saanich and View Royal seem more concerned with appeasing urban complainers than protecting the right to farm. They are being pressed to buy up

idle ALR land to soothe urban voters repelled by logging and farming. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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