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Highway fatality
A Summerland woman died this week after her car slid off Hwy. 97 in icy weather and into Okanagan Lake.
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Community awards
The Summerland Chamber is asking for nominations for the annual Business and Community Awards.
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Out on bail
A Summerland man, already on bail for an alleged assault, was granted bail for a second charge.
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A look at arts
Columnist Douglas Paton takes a look at the community’s arts scene.
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New Year’s baby
Summerland welcomes the first baby of 2016, born to the Gaytons at home on New Year’s day.
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Refreshing dip
Mark Brett Black Press
The expressions really say it all on these polar bear dippers, rushing out of the water as fast as they rushed in. About 100 people took part in the Summerland Kinsmen Club’s 31st Annual Polar Bear Dip at Sun-Oka beach on Jan. 1. See more images and the story on Page 2.
Property values on the rise Steve Kidd Black Press If you haven’t received it already, be prepared for a jump in your property assessment this year. Across urban areas of the Thompson Okanagan, B.C. Assessment is reporting increases in the average residential home price of
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zero to 10 per cent. Rural areas are seeing changes in the -5 to +5 per cent range. Summerland is seeing an increase of 4.58 per cent, meaning that an average home, assessed at $435,000 last year will jump to $455,000 on the 2016 assessment role. Neighboring Penticton is seeing a larger increase at 7.93 per cent, but the powerhouse com-
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munity in the Okanagan this year is Salmon Arm, with an increase of 10.23 per cent. Kelowna has a 9.63 per cent increase. Tracy Wall, deputy assessor, said they base their assessments on market values as of July, and the increases are a clear trend for Okanagan communities. “What we found is that not only did the volume of sales increase,
but the value of those sales increased,” said Wall, adding that a couple of communities in the region, Princeton and Sicamous, saw slight drops. “Everywhere else across the board we are seeing values increase, everywhere from zero to 10 per cent, on average, for a single family home,” said Wall. See ASSESSMENT Page 3
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Over 100 brave souls (above) race to the water’s edge and beyond in the annual Summerland Kinsmen Club Polar Bear Dip. Sharlene O’Neill of Penticton (right) goes ape before her dunking. In a word, “cold” is what this and many participants (below) were saying after their New Year’s Day fun in the cold waters of Okanagan Lake.
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Shovel Trouble-WaTch your back In the past few weeks we were fortunate enough to receive a healthy dose of the white stuff from above. I say “fortunate” because snow supplies us with much needed water. As much as we don’t like driving in snow, walking in snow or trying to remove snow, it’s pretty valuable if you don’t want your lawn to look like shredded wheat in the summertime. What I want to address, however, is some of the nasty physiological results you get when you try to move it via shovel (or any method that puts strain on your body). Shovelling is a lop-sided activity where you most likely favour one side of your body and put strain on that side. If you can manage to switch sides with every shovelful, use a device with a long enough handle so you aren’t bent over, and portion out the work done to allow adequate rest, then you should be fine. While I would recommend this method of snow removal, I’ve never met anyone who does it (me included). In the aftermath of clearing a heavy, wet snowfall, there are a couple of things we can do to minimize the damage of this lop-sided activity: Stretch- Before and after you dig your way to freedom, make an effort to stretch your muscles. This will help warm them up prior to clearing snow and prevent injury. Afterward, stretching will help relax muscles which have been put to use. Magnesium- Here I go again with Magnesium (my favorite mineral). Magnesium is excellent for muscle function and preventing muscle cramps. Many people will use magnesium to treat leg cramps but it can be just as effective for back spasms. I love to mention that every time your heart beats you are using magnesium, so it’s a pretty important supplement. Arthritease- This product from AOR is an effective supplement for reducing inflammation. Scientists have discovered two novel plant ingredients that not only worked synergistically but also inhibited both the COX and LOX enzymes thus contributing to a rapid and more potent anti-inflammatory action and pain relief but without the side effects typical of currently used NSAID’s like ibuprofen and naproxen. These ingredients are found in Arthritease. If it’s affordable for you, hiring a snow removal professional is another good way to prevent injury to yourself and provide employment for a local citizen. Win, win. Speak to your doctor, physiotherapist or one of the Live Well Team at Pharmasave about dealing with body and muscle strain and how to avoid it. Stay safe! Dan Cassidy, Nutritional Product Advisor
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Bell the French bulldog (above), held by Evelyn Parcher Travis, with Charlie Parcher Travis behind, waits for the start. Participants (right) head back to shore and the warmth of the bonfires as fast as they headed in.
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Icy way to kick off 2016 Carla McLeod Special to the Review Even though temperatures were well below freezing, there was no shortage of brave souls participating in the Summerland Kinsmen Club’s 31st Annual Polar Bear Dip at Sun-Oka beach on New Year’s Day. According to club president Mike Petkau, there were close to 350 spectators and approximately 100 “dippers” that took the plunge into the icy waters. “I’m hoping I don’t die today,” said Aleah Nesdoly, who was taking part for the very first time “just for the fun of it.” Shivering, wrapped in a towel and warming himself by one of the fires, Colin MacKay said, “It was cold,
that’s all I can say.” Martina Agur, participating for the third time described the experience as “numbing.” “I think it’s fun to do. It kind of wakes you up and energizes you,” she said, adding some advice for those considering the challenge next year. “Wear shoes. Your feet will thank you.” For Bev Krieger and her family the event has become somewhat of a tradition. “We come down every year, kids, girlfriends, my niece and nephew. My sister comes from Prince George. We’ve been doing it for 20 years,” she said. “I’m sixty now and I’m going to keep doing it until I’m seventy.” Entering the water held
special significance for Brianna Smith. “My grandpa and I actually said we were going to do it every year and we never did. We would always come down and watch everybody go in,” she said. “He passed away in March, so I decided to do it this year for him.” Mayor Peter Waterman was at the event as a spectator and was pleased to see such a large gathering. “I think this is the biggest attendance we’ve had in a number of years,” he said. “Cars are lined up well outside the gates.” Perhaps one of the reasons for such success was due to some changes the Kinsmen Club put into place. “We hoped to generate more income this year,”
said Petkau. “We’ve advertised more and updated our logos.” Petkau also said that this year there was a suggested price for the amount of the donation given for a t-shirt, hot dog or hot chocolate. All of the monies raised from the event go towards local needs, parks and playgrounds. “Anything that needs to be done in the community…if there is a need we will try and fill it,” Petkau said. Although she is not sure if she will ever do it again, Nesdoly did survive her dip into the near freezing water of Okanagan Lake. The outside air temperature, according to Environment Canada, was at -7 C at noon on New Year’s Day.
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Summerland driver slides into lake Black Press A Summerland woman dies Monday after her vehicle slid off an icy Hwy. 97 Monday morning. Sgt. Harold Hallett of the South Okanagan Traffic Services said extremely icy conditions on Jan. 4 caused the 42-year-old driver, southbound on Highway 97 near Sage Mesa, to lose control of her Honda CRV and slide into the frigid waters of the lake. The unidentified woman was trapped inside the vehicle for some time before
being freed by members of Penticton Fire Rescue. She was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, but Hallet later reported that she died at Penticton Regional Hospital. The RCMP also reported several bystanders immediately entered the lake to assist the driver and were treated for hypothermia. The extremely icy conditions also prompted RCMP to close a portion of Highway 97 between Trout Creek and Penticton to traffic Monday. Mark Brett Black Press
An SUV (above) is pulled from Okanagan Lake south of Trout Creek Monday morning. After repeated attempts Penticton Fire Rescue members were able to free the driver from the submerged vehicle. Emergency crews (left) attend to the driver, who was given CPR in the ambulance and taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
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Estate Litigation It is a sad sign of the times that Estate litigation is one of the fastest growing areas of law. This is partly due to the vast amount of wealth that the leading edge of the “Baby Boomers” is now transferring through to their offspring in their estates. Where money is involved unfortunately the bad side of human nature can take over. This wrongful behavior can take many forms, from one sibling taking over control of his or her parents affairs by a Power of Attorney and channeling the money to their own benefit to using undue influence to shape their parents Will in their favour.
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Overall, the Okanagan’s total assessments increased from $88 billion in 2015 to $94 billion this year. Almost $1.7 billion of that increase is from new construction, subdivisions and rezoning of properties. The South Okanagan wasn’t represented on this year’s list of the top 500 properties in B.C., likely due, Wall said, to the hot market in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, where the average increase in the value of single family homes was in the 25 per cent range. “Their values are higher than ours generally. Then compounded by this sig-
nificant increase, I can understand why we are not in the Top 500 anymore,” said Wall. The highest-valued residential property in the province is a Point Grey single family residence, valued at $63.87 million. Closer to home, South Okanagan properties also didn’t make much of an impact on the list of the Top 100 properties in the Thompson Okanagan, which was dominated by Kelowna. Summerland appears just twice on that list: at No. 48 with a $4.4-million Dent Road property and again at No. 84, with a $3.8-million property on Oak Avenue.
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EDITORIAL Giving out is the best New Year’s resolution By now, most of you have broken your New Year’s resolutions. It’s nothing to feel too bad about; you’ve got, or are going to have, lots of company. Studies show that only about 12 per cent of the people that make New Year’s resolutions actually attain their goal. The whole concept of a New Year’s resolution is a recipe for failure. Trying to make a resolution to change your life for the better while intoxicated, on a sugar high from all the Christmas goodies, stressed out by the holiday season or a combination of all three. Not surprisingly, health-oriented resolutions top both the lists of most popular and most-broken resolutions. Getting fit, losing weight, quitting smoking (people still smoke?) are all in there, as is drinking less, though that seems to place much lower on most lists. The middle tier of resolutions seems to revolve around lifestyle changes. Spend more time with friends and family, get out of debt or learn something new, that kind of thing. And getting organized — often the key to making any resolution work out. Sadly though, helping others is most often near the bottom of lists of resolutions. Sad, because incredible changes could arise if we all cooperated on a helping others type of resolution. For instance, think about what would happen if we all resolved to increase our donations to the local food banks, or your favourite charity, by just one dollar a month. Easy enough to do, and guess what, if only a third of Summerland population followed through on it, roughly $45,000 more aid would be flowing into the coffers of local charities and service groups. But even though the statistics show we are unlikely to follow through on our resolutions, we keep making them, hoping to shape a better life and a better world.
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Of rainbows and municipal finances As the snow falls gently outside and the snow plow runs up and down Victoria Road, I gaze out the window and imagine what the rainbow crosswalk in front of our office will look like in the spring. One problem. When last I gazed upon it, the rainbow was a faint, faded version of itself. After a winter of plowing, sand and salt, I don’t think it will be much to look at. Inclusion statements aside, it was hastily planned and executed. It was shoddy workmanship. The crosswalk by the library is not much better. If that is what $4000 gets you, I’m in the wrong business. I hope it is not a metaphor for how 2016 will play out. As our city officials get back to work, they will be planning our budget. Priorities will be set
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Rob Murphy and decisions made. If the crosswalk decision and execution is any sign, we better brace ourselves. Infrastructure dominates most budget deliberations. Summerland will be no different. All over B.C., municipalities are struggling to balance their budgets. Many took the route of zero or near-zero property tax increases over the last few years of a tricky economy. Now it is time to catch up. No matter how the econ-
omy is performing, you can’t stop inflation. Across the board, everything will cost at least two per cent more than last year. So there are only two choices. Cut services or raise taxes. Some cities are being very upfront about potential property tax increases, some less so. So far, I haven’t heard much from our mayor and council regarding Summerland’s budget position. I have to assume that finding new sources of revenue will be a priority. I also think there will be a lot of discussion regarding infrastructure. One area of concern is our electrical grid. I can’t help but notice that we still have the temporary transformer hooked up. That’s not a good sign. I wonder how much that will cost.
Attend a council meeting, educate yourselves. It is your money that is being discussed, after all. Another concern is the fire department. It’s almost time to buy a new truck. With the kinds of businesses in our industrial area, a fire truck capable of handling industrial fires should be a priority. The list goes on from there… Lots to discuss. As always, there will be lots of debate in the coffee shops about who should pay for what. As a fiscal conservative, I am never in favour of raising taxes unless there is good reason. In the case of Summerland, I believe there is. Given that this isn’t an election budget, I hope our mayor and council can be brave in the face of opposition
and do what is right for Summerland. Invest in preventative maintenance of our key infrastructure, invest in public safety and invest in the future. If that means residential taxes go up, so be it. Learn from the rainbow crosswalk and do this budget right from day one. No hasty decisions, no poor execution. I would encourage you all to get involved where you can in the process. Attend a council meeting, educate yourselves. It is your money that is being discussed, after all. Rob Murphy is the sales manager of the Summerland Review.
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The power of steam
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As you can see by this photo, snow was a major complication on the Kettle Valley Railway line. It was a huge challenge to get trains through the mountains in the winter. At times they might push through a snow storm only to encounter an avalanche or be cut off, isolated and then abandoned until they could be dug or thawed out. Not only was rescuing trains hard work, it was also time consuming, expensive and dangerous. Tow trucks may not have been available, but a steam powered machine on rails was often called into service for the really tough stuff. If those machines were still around today, they’d probably be featured in a TV series, Railway thru the Coquihalla or Ice Rail Engines.
Passages of 2015: Prime Minister Stephen Harper I first met Stephen Harper when he was running for the Canadian Alliance leadership in 2002. Speaking to a group of Fraser Valley members concerned that the party had split over the leadership of Stockwell Day, Harper didn’t mince words because a local reporter had showed up on a Saturday morning. He explained his prediction that no matter who leads the conservative movement started by Preston Manning, the national media would work against it. “The press is owned by big-L liberals and staffed by small-L liberals,” Harper said. “Preston was too cerebral; Stock was not cerebral enough. I’m not sure where I will be, but the media will always be on the other side.” Harper’s cold war with national media is a theme that runs through his decade as prime minister, peaking in 2015 with the most slanted election coverage I’ve ever witnessed. The celebration continues over Justin Trudeau’s victory, with the supposedly non-partisan federal bureaucracy cheering along with much of the national media. Harper’s assessment of major news-
paper ownership is no longer cits that Trudeau promised, accurate, except for the Toronand Harper warned against? to Star. But the dying tradBorrowing and spending will ition of owners looking up far exceed that, but we’re from their accounting ledgers assured that’s because they to endorse a political party were based on inflated Concontinued, with the Postservative financial forecasts. media chain and the Globe and In fact, independent priMail pointing out that Truvate sector forecasts are now deau’s rash promises didn’t the key reference for governadd up. ment budgets at the federal Endorsements were a brief and provincial level. None interruption in the media of them predicted the further assault on Harper’s record. slump in energy prices that His government’s plan to continued through 2015. Tom Fletcher welcome 10,000 refugees, And cooking the books unveiled way back in Janubefore an election isn’t really ary 2015, was portrayed as heartless and possible any more, thanks to the establishfeeble, while Trudeau’s 25,000 by Christ- ment of the Parliamentary Budget Office. mas represented the generous character of That was a Harper innovation, along with the true Canada. scheduled elections. As it turns out, the Liberals have been And that Trudeau pledge to raise taxes hard pressed to reach even the 10,000 mark. on the wealthiest Canadians and use the But they’ve put out a rash new promise to proceeds to finance a tax cut for the middle make it 50,000 at some point in the future, class? That one didn’t add up either. For so the media’s new-found message of sun- one thing, wealthy people have a varshine, hope and change continues. iety of legal ways to reduce their taxable Those modest $10 billion annual defi- income.
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Here’s an actual front-page headline from the Globe and Mail, reporting this unfortunate fact, well after the election: “The way Liberals gauged response to new tax rate explains gap.” So it was just an understandable oversight, you see. Trudeau’s star turn in Paris, where he pronounced that “Canada is back” in the battle to control the world’s weather? The official submission from his bloated delegation to the UN climate meetings was actually the existing Conservative plan, which includes phasing out coal-fired electricity generation. Harper generally represented a preference for the individual over the state, a concept that at one time was known as “liberalism.” This was illustrated by his preference for parents rather than a nanny state to administer child care. He advocated free trade, small government and low taxes. We’ll see how that legacy survives the new government and its media cheering section. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc
Letter: It’s time to leave old stereotypes behind I spent 50 years in the newspaper business as a reporter, editor, and publisher at weeklies and dailies in all four western provinces. Throughout my career I witnessed up close the disconnect between aboriginal people and the nonnative society. Becoming familiar
with aboriginal history, culture and traditions will surely go a long way in helping to bridge the disconnect. There has been mistrust, anger, suspicion, frustration and fear from both sides toward the other. Positive steps are being taken to narrow the gap but much more needs to be done.
For too long the aboriginal community has been stereotyped by negative stories carried in newspapers, TV, and social media. The stories often focus on protests, confrontations, alcohol and drug abuse, financial scandals, fires, gun violence, murders, thefts, assaults, and missing persons on
First Nations reserves. Other disturbing stories include poverty, unemployment, poor drinking water, dilapidated housing, terrible roads, lack of educational opportunities, truancy, child runaways, etc. But it hasn’t all been negative. There are many aboriginal suc-
cess stories. Among them: pow wows, rodeo cowboys, accomplished athletes, entrepreneurs, business ventures, artists, lawyers, judges, journalists, musicians, craft makers, politicians, etc. To improve the relationship between aboriginal people and non-natives, attitudes
need to change. Perry Bellegarde, national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, called in June 2015 for people to make room in your hearts and minds and your spirits. Rid yourself of those racial stereotypes of Indians and indigenous people being dumb and lazy and drunk on
welfare. Rid yourself of those things, so new things can come in. Chief Bellegarde made the statement in response to the final report and recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The challenge is ours to take. Clay Stacey Kelowna, B.C.
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Stuffed with joy —
Pat Wand, left, shares a laugh with Janice Perrino of the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation after dropping off armloads of stuffed toys to be given to youngsters after surgery at the Summerland Health Centre and Penticton Regional Hospital. Funding for the toys comes from the bottle drives Wand conducts every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot of Summerland IGA and the Penticton IGA store. Submitted photo
Nominations sought for community awards Review Staff The Summerland Chamber of Economic Development and
Tourism is asking for nominations for the 78th annual Business and Community
Awards. A total of 12 awards will be presented at the awards gala on Feb. 27.
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Nominations are accepted for various business categories as well as for the Citizen/Volunteer of the Year Award. Christine Petkau, executive director of the Summerland Chamber, said nominations have already been submitted for some of the categories. She said in past years the Business of the Year Award and the Rising Star Award, recognizing new businesses, have received numerous nominations. The attention given to the Rising Star Award shows the changes within
the business community. “As business owners retire and sell their businesses, new owners bring new energy and new vitality to the community,” Petkau said. The Citizen/Volunteer of the Year Award also receives many submissions. “I’m always struck by the profiles of the individuals nominated for this category,” Petkau said. She explained that many of those nominated are active volunteers whose contributions are made quietly.
“Summerland has a lot to be thankful for in its volunteers,” she said. Nominations are open until Jan. 20 at 5 p.m. A nomination form is available online at summerlandchamber.com. The form may be submitted to events@ summerlandchamber. com or delivered to the chamber in person, by mail or by fax. Nominees will be honoured at a special reception at the Arena Banquet Room on Jan. 28, 2016 from 5 to 7 p.m. A short list of nominees will be
compiled later. From Feb. 3 to 18, members of the chamber will have the opportunity to vote for the winners. The public is invited to vote for the Citizen of the Year. The awards will be presented on Feb. 27. In addition to the business and volunteer categories, the Mayor’s Award of Excellence is also presented at the gala. This award is given to an organization making an outstanding contribution to the community.
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Man given bail while on bail Dale Boyd Black Press
A Summerland man charged with committing aggravated assault while on bail for another alleged assault was granted bail last month. Joshua James Doell, 40, was granted a $2,500 bail on one surety in Penticton Provincial Court while he faces one count of assault causing bodily harm and one count of aggravated assault. Crown counsel alleged on April 13 Summerland RCMP received a call that a man had been assaulted by his neighbour, Doell. Police arrived and located the neighbour who was observed by police to be intoxicated and had a one-inch cut on his forehead, dried blood on his nose, mouth and face and complained about sore ribs. He and Doell were playing board games and having a few drinks at which point he told police the two got in an argument over a chair in Doell’s unit that belonged to his neighbour. Doell was located at his part of the split residence. Crown alleged that upon Doell’s arrest he denied any wrongdoing and was “uncooperative” with police. Crown counsel Kurt Froehlich alleged Doell had a “strong odour of liquor on his breath” and “when he was read his Charter rights, Mr. Doell plugged his ears and began singing.” His neighbour made a statement to police days later outlining his injuries, including a broken rib, a fractured rib and a fractured wrist, stating that the two struggled to grab a hammer on the floor during the altercation and that he is “fearful of Mr. Doell,” Froehlich said. Doell was granted bail in April for that offence. While on bail, on Nov. 18 Crown counsel submitted that just after 9 p.m. police received multiple 911 calls from motorists on Highway 97 in Summerland reporting a male in the middle of the highway who appeared to be suffering from injuries with bloody clothing. Police attended and
observed that the male had multiple injuries including swelling to the right side of his face to the point that his right eye was swollen shut and he had blood on his clothes and an odour of liquor on his breath. “(The man) told police he had run into traffic, jumping in front of cars because he believed Mr. Doell was trying to kill him,” Froehlich said. Crown alleges that another argument broke out, this time with a different male, at Doell’s Summerland residence. When the ambulance arrived, it was observed that the man had stab wounds in his back near his spine and right shoulder blade. Doell called 911 that evening, 25 minutes after the calls from the motorists, Crown alleged. “He told the 911 operator that he’d been in a confrontation with (the man) and that he was concerned about (the man’s) well being. He told the 911 operator that he assaulted (the man) and stabbed him in the back,” Froehlich said. The man made another statement to police at the hospital saying that “he could not understand why Mr. Doell attacked him the way he did. It felt like Mr. Doell was going to kill him,” Froehlich read from the statement. The court heard that police found a coat pinned under the driver’s side tire of a truck parked on the property, as well as a small pocket knife. An officer observed blood stains on the driver and passenger seats of the vehicle. Doell appeared to have been struck in the face, police said. “He claimed he was trying to protect himself. He later said in the warrant statement ‘I shouldn’t have used a knife in that situation’,” Froehlich said. Crown sought to deny bail “considering Mr. Doell was on bail for a crime of violence when this, in my submission a very serious violent offence, arose while he was on bail,” Froehlich said Doell faces a possible 14-year maximum sentence for charges of
aggravated assault. “In Crown’s submission if you were to release Mr. Doell, given his propensity for violence, there could be significant risk to the community that he would re-offend in a serious and violent way,” Froehlich said. Norman Yates, Doell’s defence counsel, argued that his client does not have a criminal record, and noted that he had been living with the complainant in the first alleged assault,
his neighbour, since being granted bail on the initial charge earlier this year. “They have been quite functional as neighbours since April,” Yates said. Yates said the incidents are fuelled by Doell’s alcohol and marijuana use. “Both of the people named as complainants in these information Josh would have considered to be his best of friends at the time the altercations took place,”
Yates said. Yates said that his client was defending his property, the chair, in the first incident. “These guys are 40 years old, they are not 18, it’s stupid,” Judge Gail Sinclair said. “It is your honour,” Doell said. Yates said that his client put a knife to his friend’s back, not the one found under the truck tire, and told him not to move and the fight was over. “Josh says he doesn’t
know how his friend got the cuts,” Yates said, noting that from his reading of the circumstances the knife wounds were “more like cuts than stabs.” “There was one stab for sure, that’s the one I did,” Doell interjected. “There was no other stabs. The stab was not an aggressive stab.” He said the knife he used was not the knife found under the truck. “I don’t know how this jacket got anywhere near the truck. The fight
occurred inside the truck, not outside the truck. There’s a few misleading things that the story has changed a little bit there,” Doell said. Doell was ordered not to possess alcohol, weapons and not to attend within 50 metres of either of the complainants in the assault charges, meaning he will have to live somewhere other than his residence. Likely with his father, the court heard.
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Thursday The Summerland Film Club will show movies and documentaries in the Summerland Legion at 7 p.m. on upcoming Thursdays. See www. summerlandfilms.ca for description and dates. Al-Anon offers help to families and friends of alcoholics. Summerland Serenity Group meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in the United Church hall. Call 250-490-9272 for more information. Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers meet at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre on Thursday evenings. Beavers meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Cubs meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Scouts meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Venturers meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For details call Trent at 250-494-1990. 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. 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 250-494-4666. 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 250-4948274 or Annie Smirmaul at 250-494-2286. 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 250493-6564. 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 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 The Summerland Dance Club has a dance on Jan. 9 from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Summerland Legion with music by Glory Days. For more information call Ann Ling at 250-494-7168 or Ron Hack at 250-486-6858. 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.
Sunday 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
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Tuesday Neighbourlink January Soup Social at noon in the Summerland Dropin Centre, 9710 Brown St. Enjoy a variety of homemade soups and desserts, listen to music by Rick and Marina. Call 250-404-4673 for more info. 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 250494-8996. Dementia Caregiver Support Group — Are you providing care or support for someone dealing with Alzheimer’s or another dementia? Please join us at our Summerland meeting to explore how we can assist you. The meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Summerland IOOF Hall, 9536 Main St. Call Laurie Myres at 250-493-8182 or email lmyres@alzheimerbc.org. Penticton Concert Band practices Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Intermediate to advanced players welcome to audition. Call Musical Director Dave Brunelle, 250-497-7180, or email dbrunelle@ shaw.ca. Summerland Kiwanis Club meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Kiwanis Lodge on Quinpool at 6 p.m. New members are welcome. Contact Tom Jacques at 250-4944339. Summerland VIP (Visually Impaired Persons) members and friends meet the second Tuesday of the month at
S 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 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 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. 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. 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
Thursday, January 7, 2016 Summerland Review 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 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. 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 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 Singers and Players are holding auditions for Bench in the Sun, with roles for two males and one female, ages 60 plus, on Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Summerland Arts Centre on Main. Call 250-493-6539 for more information.
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It’s that time of year again where creativity this year, the Summerland people make resolutions to take up Art Gallery is holding a creative things they’ve always wanted to do challenge called Banners Reborn 2.0. or improve on those things they’ve The point of this challenge is to take felt have been lacking. It’s a common the old banners that have done their story and we all do it, whether we duty hanging around the streets of like to admit it or not. Personally, I Summerland and turn them into a keep things simple and have been new piece of art. I love this idea for making the same resolution for the so many reasons. Firstly, it’s a nonlast 10 or so years and that’s to write traditional collaboration between more. Some years I’m successful, an artist you may never have met other’s not so much, but I keep at it — or maybe you have and you’ve in the hopes that one of these years always wanted to work with them I’ll feel like I’ve written enough and — and yourself. I say non-traditional maybe I can relax a little. because you’re altering the original Douglas Paton Regardless of what you’re trypiece, as opposed to working to creing to do, finding the time, energy ate it. I also like it because of the fact or even a good reason to follow through with that you have to start with something someone your resolution can be hard, especially when it’s else has already done. These kinds of creative something creative. There’s always something collaborations always produce some really interthat needs doing more, whether it’s house work, esting results and it’s just amazing how much can looking after the kids or any number of the other be done using someone else’s work as a starting things that come up when you’re trying to sit point. down and create. Sometimes it’s a matter of just The old banners are available for pick up at needing a little push, sometimes that push comes the Summerland Art Gallery starting Jan. 4 and in the form of inspiration, sometimes it comes there’s a $20 deposit required at the time of pickfrom something more tangible, joining a class, up. You have until Feb. 12 to complete your new talking to friends about your plans or even decid- piece of art and drop it off at the art gallery. Good ing to join a group of like-minded folks because luck to those who decide this is their first step to a being surrounded by those who are experiencing more creative 2016. the same thing as you can be a really motivational Douglas Paton is a Summerland writer and musithing. cian. If you know of a local arts and culture event, If you’re looking for something to help kickstart contact him at dgpaton80@gmail.com.
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Wess Campbell and other members of the Summerland Health-care Auxiliary present raffle winner Debby Regensburger of Summerland with a pair of tickets to anywhere WestJet flies. The auxiliary is a key supporter of the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation’s campaign to raise $20 million to supply all the medical equipment for the new Patient Care Tower at Penticton Regional Hospital.
Let’s start over I remember my dad telling me a few years back that he felt weird when he looked in the mirror. When I asked what he meant, he said “Well, I see my ‘old’ face looking back at me but behind my eyes, I feel just like I did when I was 21.” Here’s a man who has had a full life; lived through a world war, enjoyed a large Sue Kline and boisterous family The good news (I and has had music in his bones for over 80 always like the good years. He was wistful news first) is that wheras he explained to me ever you find yourself how time just keeps in life, there’s usually going faster as he gets a way to make a fresh older. At that time, start. The bad news I don’t think I fully (OK, we had to hear appreciated what he it) is that sometimes, as was telling me. Now much as we’d love to, we can’t have a do over I do. When I look back as time wanders away over my own life from us and our bodies so far, I’m drawn to hold the evidence! But, the question “What we could re-create our if…?” Our life choices life, our circumstances, colour and flavour our health possibly, our our daily existence living situation or our and determine which work. Our families road we take. Some- are with us, hiding in times, we stop for a our backpacks or walkmoment and wonder ing right alongside us “How exactly, did I get as we go through life here?” or “Do I really but these other areas want to be working at, that define us are often living in or spending within our power to my time doing…?” change. In our family, we For many, these life questions can be a usher out the old year source of great frustra- with the banging of tion, turmoil and even pots and pans outside. Yes, we wake the depression.
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neighbours if they’re asleep as this tradition is carried out with great gusto. We throw away the past and welcome in the coming year with a toast and a meal shared with good friends, family and whoever else happens to be with us. We smile and laugh as we share memories from past New Year’s celebrations and wonder and dream about what lies ahead. If you are ready to just start over in some area of your life, the library has a great selection of books to inspire you. If you like the raw facts and data try The Nurture Effect by Anthony Biglan. For common sense approaches read The New Health Rules by Frank Lipman and for a funny memoir about life change, take a look at Still Life with Chickens: Starting over in a House by the Sea by Catherine Goldhammer. If all else fails, clean out a closet – a great way to start over that just makes you feel good.
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Lautard leads Steam in goals Emanuel Sequeira Black Press Paulsen Lautard felt relieved as he tapped in his 16th goal of the season for the Summerland Steam. The goal was big as it gave the Steam a two-goal cushion against the Kelowna Chiefs at home Sunday afternoon. It also made him the all-time leading goal-scorer in the franchise’s history, with 58. “A lot of weight off my shoulders. I looked up and all the boys were happy about it. It made me happy too,” said Lautard, who finished off a two-on-one play with line mate Jack Mills to beat Joshua Tetlichi. “I’ve been in the league for about four years now. It’s been a long time coming.” On Dec. 5, 2015, the Midway product tied former teammate Dylan Burton for the franchise lead with 57 goals. It took him eight games to set a new mark. He scored another in the third period in a 5-2 final. In front of a crowd of 141, Lautard said it was good to get it at the Summerland Arena. “With the win and getting it from my linemate Jack Mills, it felt good,” said Lautard. The pair are close as they have played together over the past two seasons, minus a twomonth stretch last year when Lautard joined the Trail Smoke Eaters. He got his taste of the BCHL playing in 15 games and collecting two goals and six points, but decided to return as he felt it just wasn’t his time. “I had a good time, but I think my home right now is in Summerland,” said Lautard. “We got a big push here for my last year.” Mills, named the 2014-15 Okanagan Division rookie of the year, said it’s easy to play with the captain. “We got pretty good chemistry,” said Mills, who has 20 goals and 44 points in 33 games to lead the Steam. “Right off the start we hit it off pretty good. I like
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Paulsen Lautard leads the Summerland Steam in goals scored, overtaking former teammate Dylan Burton’s record. playing with him. He’s a great guy and good player.” Mills said Lautard has great vision with a big body (listed at 6-1, 205 pounds by www. eliteprospects.com) and works hard. He added the 20-year-old is hard to knock off the puck and gets in the areas he needs to. He has also learned from Lautard, who tells him any time he makes a mistake or explains where he feels Mills should be on the ice. “He is a great captain. Every guy loves him in the room,” said Mills. “It’s a big achievement for him. I’m proud of him.” Lautard’s junior career began with the Penticton Lakers of the Okanagan Hockey Academy, now known as the 100 Mile House Wranglers. In 37 games with the Lakers, Lautard scored 11 goals. After a tough season, he contacted Steam general manager Gregg Wilson. He made the team and has loved being in the Steam organization ever since. One thing Lautard loves about playing for the Steam is that his family and friends from home come to watch. He feels that he has been playing well, but pucks haven’t been bouncing
his way. He emphasized that it’s not how you start, but how you finish. He wants to keep building momentum towards the playoffs, which the Steam are 21 games away from. Steam assistant coach Wade Parker said Lautard, who is second on the Steam with 34 points, has been a leader on and off the ice. Along with being a great kid, Parker said he’s a talented player. “One thing, he is a man child out there. He is bigger and stronger than most guys,” said Parker. “He can skate and he can protect the puck. He has a great nose for the net. He’s creative and he really shoots the puck well.” Because of those skills, Lautard is able to draw players to him. He creates space for himself and his teammates while having the ability to find the puck. When he is going well, he is tough to stop. “I’m very happy for him,” said Parker.
Steam too hot for Chiefs Paulsen Lautard received a lot of attention during the Summerland Steam’s 5-2 win over the Kelowna Chiefs on Sunday.
Lautard became the Steam’s franchise leader in goals with 58. However, it was linemate Jack Mills who potted the winner at Summerland Arena that afternoon. Mills, featured on the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League website under Who’s Hot in the KI, added two assists including the one on Lautard’s franchise leading goal to help improve the Steam to 22-12-0-0-1. The home side opened the scoring on a tally by Josh Pilon, who scored his first goal since joining the Steam from the Revelstoke Grizzlies. The Chiefs then used a power-play to even the score on a goal by Jonathan Lee. The Steam then put in two more from Riley Pettitt and Mills, to give them a 3-1 cushion. The Chiefs struck once more at 15:01 of the second period on the powerplay again. Lautard then sealed the result with two tallies. Along with Mills, Keenan Scott and Adam Jones picked up assists on those goals. “We played pretty good. We got pucks deep and a big thing was also our discipline,” said Lautard, the Steam captain. “If we’re disciplined, we outwork the team, we are going to win. It showed today.” The match didn’t lack chippiness, especially after the whistles with some scrums in front of the goalies. “They try to be a little chippy and try to draw us into their type of game,” Lautard added. “I was very happy with the way the guys played,” said Steam assistant coach Wade Parker, who filled in for coach John DePourcq, who was away watching his son play with the Bentley University Falcons in Colorado. “They worked their butts off. That’s how we have to win hockey games. We were fast, we were physical and we outshot them. Everything we did, we got pucks to the net. It was a good game for us.” Matt Huber made 13 saves for his 11th win.
Straight shooting Natalie Benoit, a Summerland Secondary school student, qualified for the 2016 BC Winter Games last month in the sport of biathlon, which involves crosscountry skiing and target shooting. Benoit, who achieved her qualification on Dec. 27, has been a crosscountry skiier for eight years, and a biathlon competitor for four. She has had a strong start to her season, including two first place finishes at Sovereign Lake Nordic Center and two second place finishes at Canmore Nordic Center. The 2016 BC Winter games are being hosted by the City of Penticton from February 25 to 28 and the biathlon competition will take place in West Kelowna at the Telemark Nordic Club.
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The Okanagan’s first baby of the New Year was a home birth in Summerland. Interior Health reports the Okanagan’s first baby of 2016 was born at 3:19 p.m. on New Year’s Day to a Summerland couple. Baby girl Sakura Buendia Gayton came into the world weighing just over six pounds and is the second child for Ivan and Sayaka Gayton who also have a two-year-old daughter, Kaede Buendia Gayton. Both mom and daughter are reportedly doing well. At this time Penticton Regional Hospital was still waiting for its first baby of the New Year. Vernon Jubilee Hospital welcomed its first baby at 3:37 p.m., a six-pound, 15-ounce boy, Eliot Steven Koss who is the first born to Fay and Nathan Koss of Salmon Arm. At Kelowna General Hospital, which averages about five babies a day, the first one New Year’s Day did not arrive until 5:38 p.m.
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Baby girl Sakura Buendia Gayton with mom Sayaka was born in her family’s home in Summerland at 3:19 p.m. New Year’s Day.
after seven babies had been delivered the day before. Aaryan Wahid was born to mom Riffat Siddiqui and
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