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Cultural events
The Summerland Library will hold an open house week later this month.
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Fall Fair
Volunteers are preparing for the 105th annual Summerland Fall Fair, which will take place this weekend.
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Hockey team
YOUR SMILE Summer must be over. My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture.
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Housing concept opposed by John Arendt
After six years in the mayor’s chair, Janice Perrino will not seek reelection in the upcoming municipal election.
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Trout Creek residents speak out against proposed lot sizes in development near beach
Mayoral decision
The Summerland Steam Junior B hockey team will have some new players on the roster when regular season action begins.
PA G E S
On the picket line
Steve Kidd Black Press
Kevin Lodermeier and Dave Stathers walk the picket lines at Summerland Secondary last week. At present, a quick end to the labour action is unlikely.
Quick end unlikely in teachers’ strike by Steve Kidd and Carla McLeod
With the province insisting on a negotiated settlement with B.C. teachers and the teachers holding firm to their demands, the end of the strike maybe sometime away yet. Dave Stathers was walking the picket lines at Summerland Secondary last week. In his 25 years of teaching, he said, this is the first time he has seen job action push into a new year.
He’s not optimistic for an early settlement to the strike. “I think it will be October before we are back,” he said. Though BCTF president Jim Iker held out the possibility of going to arbitration to settle the ongoing teachers’ strike over the weekend, that option has been all but ruled out by the government. Iker urged the province to agree to arbitration and leave class size and composition to be settled by the courts, promising the union
would then hold a membership vote on suspending the strike and returning to work, but Education Minister Peter Fassbender said the government team needs to see the detailed proposal in writing. “I’ve never been a fan of binding arbitration,” he said, adding handing over control to a third party risks an outcome that compromises B.C.’s balanced budget and unacceptably damages the province’s finances.
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A development on a 3.2-hectare parcel in Trout Creek near Powell Beach will add 31 single family homes to the neighbourhood, but residents are concerned some of the lots will be too small for the area. On Monday, municipal council approved the Official Community Plan and zoning bylaw amendments for the proposed development on Dale Avenue. The property is zoned agricultural, but it is not in the Agricultural Land Reserve. Brad Elenko, representing the developers, said two open houses were held over the past year and a half. As a result of public input, the developers will not have multifamily housing in the development. Instead, all properties are in the RSD1, RSD2 and RSD3 single family designations. Even with the changes, some of the lots are still too small for many who spoke at the public hearing on Monday evening. The smallest properties, in the RSD1 zoning, would be smaller than 500 square metres, while the largest, in the RSD3 designation, would be more than 1,000 square metres. Of the 31 lots in the proposal, 14 will be RSD1. “I don’t see that as being appropriate at all for the Trout Creek area,” said Art More. “I think it’s going to devalue a lot of the lots in the area.” Vic Jensen, another Trout Creek resident, said the higher density would change the character of the neighbourhood. It will also affect the ambiance in Powell Beach Park. Marcia Dean said there are no RSD1 lots in Trout Creek at present. She added that the small lots will result in cottage developments, rather than homes with permanent residents. Marilyn Hansen said Trout Creek residents do not want RSD1 lots. Instead, they want larger lots and green spaces in the area. Sharon Mansiere said the RSD1 designation is best suited for areas closer to urban services, not in an outlying area. “We shouldn’t be doing RSD1 in a satellite area,” she said. Those who supported the proposal and the smaller lots said it would help to bring families to the area. Peter McIntosh of Penticton, who wants to move to Trout Creek, said the subdivision would give potential homeowners a price point to move in to the area. See HOUSING Page 12
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This group of Summerland mothers and their children, spent the afternoon at Rotary Beach last Friday, because of the teacher’s strike. The kids didn’t mind and the mothers were taking it all in stride, with some deciding to look into home schooling.
In the meantime, parents are looking for ways to get their children prepared for when schools reopen and help reduce the effect of what Wendy Hyer, superintendent for the Okanagan Skaha school district, calls “summer skill loss.” It’s too early to tell, she said, whether the strike has had an effect on home school registration, but she knows parents are looking for options. “We really won’t know the impact on registration until this is all over. There is a private school in Kelowna that runs a distance learning program, so there are a few parents that have enrolled their kids there,” said Hyer. “Literacy is always a big piece, ensuring your child is setting aside some time every day for reading, I think physical activity is always a plus, so get children outside and playing,” recommends Hyer. Some parents, she said, have visited educational stores to get activities and other resources and have been sitting down with their kids and helping them
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with their times tables and other educational basics. “When I was a kid, I learned how to count by playing cribbage,” said Hyer. “There are a lot of things, if you really focus on the basic skills, then probably the summer skill loss might not be as significant.” The private Summerland Montessori School, reports experiencing a higher than usual volume of calls of interest in the school, especially for the younger grades. They say they have had several new admissions this last week and the parents and school officials are attributing it to the strike in the public school system. Hyer also suggests parents check for programs at community agencies and local libraries. Sue Kline, community librarian for Summerland Library, said they are seeing a lot of parents coming in, both now and over the summer. “We had a super screaming busy summer with kids out of school,” said Kline, adding that they have signed up a lot of new patrons. “We have had a lot of par-
ents that are taking some initiative.” Kline said they have noticed parents coming in more frequently, two or three times a week instead of once a week. “We have seen parents becoming much more involved in their kids reading,” said Kline. She has also seen greater demand for their book lists as well as advising readers. “I would say that is quite a bit higher this year than previous,” she said. “Parents are approaching it with a little more initiative and more often and we are doing more directed reader advisory on an individual basis with parents and their kids.” One parent, she said, came in and told her their kids would be doing novel studies, because that was one thing they could do, and asked for help. “The staff has been very busy doing that sort of thing, matching age-appropriate material for kids,” she said. “They (parents) have definitely been more diligent in their use of the library.” Other community activities in Summer-
land include extra loonie swims at the community pool on Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., on Wednesday from 1:15 to 3 p.m. and on Friday from 1:15 until 5 p.m. SADI (Summerland Asset Development Initiative) will be continuing with their summer programs and will be open Monday to Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club will be extending their summer day camp, in place of their after school program. “We are calling it the strike camps,” said Kelsey Kotzian, program coordinator. They have limited space now, but if there is further demand they will be expanding to a maximum of 24 children, continuing for the duration of the strike. The after school program that usually is held at the Giant’s Head School and the Trout Creek School, is temporarily being held at the Lakeshore Racquet Club and is a full day program each week day, while the strike is on. With files from Jeff Nagel.
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Paul Richard sets out some magnetic jewelry at the Summerland Farmers’ Market on Tuesday morning. Markets are held on Tuesday mornings on Kelly Avenue.
POLICE rEPOrt Vehicle rear-ended On Sept. 5 at 11 a.m., police were called to a two vehicle collision at Highway 97 and Rosedale Avenue. A Ford Ranger pickup truck rear-ended a Chevrolet Cavalier at the intersection. While there was some damage to the vehicles, there were no injuries, police say. The driver of the truck was issued a ticket for following too closely.
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A motorist was taken to hospital following a single vehicle accident at the 1100 block of Giant’s Head Road on Sept. 6 at 2 p.m. The motorist, a Penticton driver, veered off the road to the right and struck the power pole. Police say the motorist is believed to have suffered a medical emergency. He was taken to hospital in Penticton.
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After a dozen years on municipal council, including the last six in the mayor’s chair, Janice Perrino will step back from the municipal council table. At the council meeting on Monday evening, Perrino announced she will not put her name forward for the Nov. 15 election. “Over my six years, I’ve worked with two incredible councils and along with amazing staff we have achieved more than I ever dreamed possible,” she said. “I have to say all of my major goals that I came to this table with have been accomplished.” These goals included holding two citizen surveys in 2009 and 2012, water separation and water metering work, the new RCMP building, a scheduled transit service to and from Penticton and a new home for the library among others. Perrino said the road upgrades and
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roundabouts have been one of her proudest accomplishments. T h e n e w Janice R C M P Perrino detachment, which replaced an aging and crowded building on Jubilee Road East, was another important achievement, she said. She said her role with the Penticton Regional Hospital will require a significant time commitment in the years ahead as she works to raise $20 million to cover the cost of all the medial equipment for the hospital expansion. “It’s the
biggest project we have ever taken on and we can’t fail,” she said. “I wouldn’t be able to give the mayor’s job the time and commitment I’m used to giving and what I know is required.” Perrino’s first mayoral win came in the 2008 election, when she received 2,183 votes to Peter Waterman’s 1,651 votes. Both had been councillors on the previous municipal council. In the last municipal election in 2011, Perrino was the sole mayoral candidate. Nomination papers are available at municipal hall. Nominations will be accepted from Sept. 30 to Oct. 10.
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Considering infill growth A development proposal which would add 31 homes to Trout Creek received council support but opposition from many of the residents who spoke out on Monday evening. The plan calls for 31 single family lots on a 3.2-hectare parcel near Powell Beach. Houses would be in the RSD1, RSD2 and RSD3 lot sizes. The smallest properties, in the RSD1 zoning, would be smaller than 500 square metres, while the largest, in the RSD3 designation, would be more than 1,000 square metres. Those opposed to the proposal said the RSD1 lots, which account for 14 of the 31 home sites, are too small to suit the character of Trout Creek. At present, there are no properties in Trout Creek within the RSD1 designation. While Trout Creek’s unique character must be considered, the question must be asked whether the smaller lots would alter this character significantly. The plan as presented would have just two more lots than if all the proposed lots were in the RSD2 designation. Those in support of the development said the smaller lots will provide more affordable housing solutions for those seeking to live in Trout Creek. The need for affordable housing in Summerland has been identified for many years and in that time, various proposals have been presented. Affordable housing often involves smaller homes on smaller lots. However, Trout Creek has been characterized by large lots and higher housing prices than in other parts of Summerland. Because of the nature of this area, it is questionable whether homes on smaller lots would meet the requirements of affordable housing. Accommodating growth in Summerland will involve at least some infill developments. How much this proposed infill development will affect the character of Trout Creek remains to be seen.
Junior B hockey action has started in Summerland as the Steam have played their first exhibition games. As the regular season is about to begin, coaches and players are preparing for another strong season on the ice. Last year the team clinched the division title in regular season action and Coach John Depourcq was named Coach of the Year in the Okanagan Division.
Factory model fading for schools VICTORIA – The B.C. Teachers’ Federation’s latest demand, for binding arbitration on selected pocketbook issues of its members, is going nowhere. This follows months of the union’s insistence on mediation. First a B.C. Supreme Court judge met with both sides and walked away. Then the BCTF’s preferred choice, Vince Ready, agreed that Tom Fletcher mediation won’t fix the current version of the mess he last examined in 2007. BCTF president Jim Iker announced the arbitration gambit on Friday, in one of the webcasts he uses to rally the union’s exhausted membership. Education Minister Peter Fassbender replied that with five minutes’ notice to the government’s chief negotiator and lacking specifics on what would be subject to arbitration, the proposal would forfeit the government’s mandate to control costs. “This government will not raise taxes in order to provide a settlement to one union that does not reflect what the other public sector has done,” Fassbender said. In short, there will be a negotiated settlement, eventually. The union chose to begin the strike, and now must find a way to end it.
The government’s position in this dispute is unlike any of the many that preceded it. And it points the way to an evolution of education that cannot be stopped. The announcement of a $40a-day payment for days lost during a fall strike for children under 13 was greeted with scorn by the BCTF and its echo chambers. Parents won’t be bribed, they want school, not daycare, it’s an insult, went the refrain. Before the first week of the fall strike was over, nearly two thirds of eligible parents had enrolled, faced with pickets at their schools and real and mounting child care and tutoring costs. The union executive, collecting their hefty salaries while teachers do without even token strike pay, said members who are parents should refuse the money. Some B.C. teachers have begun advertising tutoring services online. With distance learning and other online education options expanding in all 60 public school districts, the digital revolution is unfolding quickly. The B.C. government made a couple of announcements in April, one about moving to digital versions of textbooks and another about a digital merger of 1,600 school libraries with public and post-secondary schools. Growth of options accelerates. Largely drowned out by the noise of 1970s-style industrial
labour strife, the B.C. public school curriculum is being refashioned for this new age. Among its goals is to “allow teachers and students the flexibility to personalize their learning experience to better meet each student’s individual strengths and needs.” One of B.C.’s early models for self-directed learning is Thomas Haney secondary in Maple Ridge, where senior high students are expected to make their own way through course work, learning to manage their own time. It was here that the first couple of Grade 12 students showed up last week to begin making up for lost time from the strike that set in last spring. Self-directed study has become a crash course. Private schools are also swamped with applications from Grade 12 students looking for particular courses they will need by next year. In the short term, Fassbender says the lost strike days will likely have to be restored to the school schedule. “Do you put it on at the end of the year? Do you take it out of spring break? Do you take it out of Christmas holidays? My staff are looking at all of the options,” Fassbender said. In the longer term, the whole factory model of school is on the way out. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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As the provincial teachers’ strike continues, it is becoming increasingly frustrating for teachers, parents and students. All affected would like nothing more than to have a resolution in place and an end to the strike, but so far an end is not in sight. Because of the length of time this strike has gone on, it is important to reach a resolution which provides long-term solutions. None of those affected would want to see a strike of this nature repeated.
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Dear Editor: Why won’t the B.C. Liberal government accept binding arbitration in the education dispute? The B.C. Teachers’ Federation has offered to hand the decision on wages and benefits over to an arbitrator. The government continues, although incorrectly, to claim that the teachers’
proposals are “out of line” with other settlements. The government would be allowed to make their case for lowering these cost items. The BCTF has also offered to negotiate an interim amount to support class size and composition, an area that the premier has said is the number one priority in educa-
tion. This call for arbitration seems very reasonable, yet, the government is stalling, likely, if we are to believe pundits, to refuse the offer. The real motive behind saying no may have nothing to do with wages, benefits, or even putting a little bit more money into class composition.
It likely has everything to do with the government’s proposal, labelled E.80, which would nullify the two court rulings that teachers have won, finding among other things that the government broke the law, bargained in bad faith, and sought to provoke teachers into strike action in 2011. If the BCTF were
to accept this proposal, the government would not only avoid the ramifications and potential damages from the upcoming appeal, or appeals, class size and composition funding would remain unchanged. While the government has announced they’ll invest $375 million dollars over the course of the
The early years
Bounty worth showing off
Photo courtesy of the Summerland Museum
This artful exhibit at the PNE in 1956 was designed to whet people’s appetites and entice them to come out of the rain and visit Summerland. Or maybe it was just showing off. The tempting fruit interspersed with flowers and photos of the lake beautifully illustrated some of the best features of our sunny little town. The 105th Annual Fall Fair is a great place to experience an abundance of Summerland’s bounty. There will be lavish displays of fruit, flowers and photos plus a whole lot more. Don’t miss it—Sept. 13 and 14 at the Curling Club.
agreement, this is not new money but rather currently budgeted money. Finally, why would anyone sign away two court victories for nothing? What is standing in the way of schools opening in a matter of days is the government’s refusal to let the courts decide, something both the premier and the min-
ister of education claim they want to happen. It’s far past the time that the government demonstrate that they truly care about education, let the court decide the outcome of the issues before it, and enter arbitration on the remaining matters. Kevin Epp Penticton
Dear Editor: It is my understanding that: 1) education is compulsory to the age of 14 at least 2) the provincial government is responsible to fund education 3) education is an essential service 4) education is an investment for the future. All this being so, the provincial government has the legal responsibility to have public schools open and operating. The current impasse is irresponsible causing difficulties for students, parents, teachers, and in the long run, the future in B.C.
Teachers have had zero increases in salary for the past two years, losing effectively three per cent of their purchasing power due to cost of living increases. Despite boasting about the fine record of B.C. public schools, Christy Clark and her government have consistently underfunded public education for a decade. No allowance for increasing costs has worsened conditions in schools. Premier Clark is indeed negligent if she does not immediately act to open all schools. Now. Sheila White Summerland
Premier must act to open schools
Facility is needed for aspiring artists Dear Editor: As they frequently do, the front page headlines of last week’s Review reflect the state of things in Summerland: “Future unsure for arts council” and “Skateboard park con-
sidered.” Trying to attract young people to the community is laudable, but we already have a skateboard park. How about putting that money into a decent facility for
the visual arts? The Summerland Arts Council has already been dealt a heavy blow this year, with little regard for the many programs they run for children and young adults.
The street banner program attests to the number of fine young artists we have, but that program may not be able to run next year in such a tiny space. Summerland offers many
sports venues for people of all ages; let’s pay a little more attention to the equally valuable development of young artists. Kathryn McCourt Summerland
British schools were closed in September, 1939 Dear Editor: On Sept. 3, 1939, I was 12 years old, living in the Cadbury brothers’ 19th-century planned village of Bournville, now a suburb of England’s second largest city, Birmingham, three
miles from the Austin Motor works, where twin engine Fairy Battle Bombers are being manufactured. On BBC Radio (“the wireless”) we heard Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain declare, “…
consequently for the second time in 25 years, we are at war with Germany.” Back-to-school was supposed to happen the next week but now we faced evacuation from cities; first time separation from
parents and siblings; being sure to take our gas masks along. Headlines last
week, locally, “Students fear for future;” “Protest not where kids wanted to
be Tuesday;” and “Future unsure for Arts Council” would not have fit in the first
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Crews demolished two buildings on Main Street in preparation for the construction of the new library branch. The buildings were a garage and the former municipal hall, which had been the home of the Summerland Arts Centre for the past 16 years.
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Adoption of horse a puzzling decision Dear Editor: I just came across on the Critteraid website that the wild rescue mare, Avalon, was adopted by Paula Rains. Wasn’t there a perfectly suitable trainer willing to adopt her? Janette Damsma fought hard to adopt this special horse and all of a sudden Avalon gets adopted to someone else; a longstanding member on the board of directors of Critteraid — meaning that Avalon will stay on the Critteraid farm. Janette has worked with horses for years. She is compassionate and maternal
towards her own animals and connects with them on an emotional and intellectual level, including her own horse, Padre, who also had a strong bond with Avalon. Janette worked with Avalon for over two years and they developed the kind of bond that you see in families. It sickens me to see these bonds torn apart. Janette does healing work and animal rehab. I’ve seen the way she worked with the animals at Critteraid farm while she was there. She worked hard and understood
the animals on a deep level. They were more than just animals to her, they were a part of her life and not just a job that needed doing. These animals are supposed to be going to their “forever home” to people who truly want to make a difference in their lives and who the animals also feel comfortable with. To deny an adoption to a perfectly loving home is beyond me. I would love for Critteraid to answer why Avalon wasn’t put in this “forever home.” Damaya Hoffman Summerland
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from Friday August 22, 2014 to the close of the nomination period (Friday October 10, 2014). QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: Canadian citizen; 18 years of age or older on general voting day (November 15, 2014); resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law. FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Christy Malden, Chief Election Officer 250.490.4146 Gillian Cramm, Deputy Chief Election Officer 250.490.4145
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Chamber, district renew agreement The Summerland Chamber renewed its agreement with the District of Summerland this week to provide tourism and various economic development services to the community for the next five years. Similar contracts have been in place since 2001. However, in the past few years, the Chamber Board has worked to streamline our strategic plan so the services we deliver in each area remain consistent and relevant. Generally the chamber works in three key areas. These are member services which we provide on behalf of our more than 700 local business members, as well as tourism and economic
development services which we provide on a fee-for-service basis to the district. The Summerland model is a very cost effective one. In neighbouring communities, similar services are provided by multiple organizations with associated costs for staffing, etc. while the Summerland Chamber provides comprehensive
services under one roof. In the past few years the Chamber has created or enhanced all of our tourism and investment promotional tools. This includes a library of visitor and investment videos, a new tourism website, revamped visitor guides and a comprehensive investment and relocation guide. Visit the Chamber website at www.summerlandchamber.com if you have not yet seen these items. The last upgrade will be the new Chamber website which will be launched before year end. We’ve also emphasized expanded partnerships and
these fires, it has been determined that 160 of them were caused by lightening, while 154 are thought to be of human origin. Fire Origin and Cause Investigators are working closely with local governments and fire departments as well as with the RCMP, in order to solve these still open investigations, of the human caused fires. The goal and the end result of their work will be that of laying charges against those found to be responsible.
The Kamloops Fire Region still has a ban in place with regards to any burn, larger than a small campfire. The size of the campfire must only be one-half metre wide by one-half metre high. People are also not allowed to use burning barrels or to set off fireworks or to use sky lanterns. Typically for our region these prohibitions are rescinded as of Oct. 15. For most, this is just in time for fall yard cleanup, when backyard burning often takes place.
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Wildfire danger rating declines by Carla McLeod Special to the Review
Due to the rainfall that has come with the beginning of September, the fire hazard for our region has fallen to the low to very low rating. This is on the other end of the spectrum compared to the July ratings, which were at extreme danger. The Kamloops Fire Centre reports there were 314 fires in its area since April 1 of this year, resulting in 3,569 hectares burned. Of the seven zones within the region, the Penticton zone, which includes Summerland, was reported as being the third busiest zone, with the second most hectares burned. There were a total of 64 fires in this zone. Some of these fires are still being monitored and patrolled by crews as a precautionary measure. It is possible for the fire to continue to burn underground for some time. Several days of sustained rainfall is required in order for a fire to no longer be listed on patrol status. As to the causes of
CounCil report The regular meeting of municipal council was held on Sept. 8 in council chambers. The mayor and all councillors were present.
permit issued
Council issued a development permit for 19273 Lakeshore Dr. The permit authorizes the demolition of existing structures and the reconstruction of a new house.
Subdivision bylaw adopted
Council adopted a bylaw amending the zoning and the subdivision and development servicing bylaw for 12262 Saunders Cresc. The bylaw had been the subject of a public hearing at the Aug. 25 council meeting.
Water rates adopted
Council gave final reading to a bylaw setting the metered water rates and fixed water service fees. The metered water rates will take effect at the beginning of January, 2015.
mutually beneficial relationships with tourism and economic development branches throughout the South Okanagan. We currently represent our community in more than nine separate initiatives and work with more than a dozen regional partners.
As the second largest community in the South Okanagan we need to be represented in these regional partnerships. The Summerland Chamber of Commerce professionally fulfills this role and acts as a cohesive marketing arm for Summerland
– promoting our community in person, via print and online as a place to visit and do business. We look forward to continuing to serve all our stakeholders in the coming years. We always appreciate your feedback. Please contact me at president@summer-
landchamber.com or Christine Petkau at manager@summerlandchamber.com. Arlene Fenrich is President of the Summerland Chamber of Commerce. All of the members of the board of directors serve as volunteers.
Writing contest winners
Penticton Writers and Publishers announce the winners of the Clem Battye Legacy Award Contest. Winner for short fiction is Gwenellen Tarbet and winner for a collection of five poems is Renee Hibberd. The winners each receive $200 and will have their entries published on the PWAP website at www.penwriters.com. From left are contest critique judges Alan Longworth, Fay Rothlander, Hibberd, Tarbet, Alan Campbell, Richa Thorpe and Lin Brian.
YOur COmmunitY COnneCtiOn 13211 Henry Avenue 250-494-6451 • www.summerland.ca MAYOR: Janice Perrino COUNCILLORS: Lloyd Christopherson, Robert Hacking, Bruce Hallquist, Orv Robson, Marty Van Alphen, Peter Waterman
2014 general local elections notice of nomination PUBLIC NOTICE is given to the electors of the District of Summerland that nominations for the offices of: Mayor – (one to be elected) Councillor – (six to be elected) School Trustee, School District No. 67 (Okanagan-Skaha) – (two to be elected) Nomination Forms are now available at the District of Summerland, Municipal Hall, Administration Department to the close of the nomination period, being Friday, October 10th, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. Nomination Forms will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person during the ‘Nomination Period’, being Tuesday, September 30th, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. to Friday, October 10th, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. (excluding statutory holidays and weekends); BY HAND OR MAIL DELIVERY TO: District of Summerland 13211 Henry Avenue, PO Box 159 Summerland, B.C. VOH 1ZO BY FAX (250) 494-1415 or EMAIL mfugeta@summerland.ca NOTE: Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 4:00pm on Friday, October 17th, 2014.
qualifications for office A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day [November 15th, 2014]; • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or School Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office for Mayor, Councillor or Trustee, or be otherwise disqualified by law. FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Maureen Fugeta, Chief Election Officer [250-404-4057]
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Library hosts cultural events by Steve Kidd Black Press
GRAND OPENING You are invited to our grand opening at the new office of Pearce Taylor Schneiderat. 9921 Main Street, Summerland September 12, 2014 - 3pm to 5pm.
With a new library building on the way, Susan Kline is looking at showing off what goes on behind the doors. “I have been looking for ways to introduce the library to people in the community that don’t know what we do,” said Kline, community librarian at the Summerland Public Library, adding she is often asked questions about how the library functions. “We thought, why don’t we invite the whole community into the library, to just see what we do on a day to day basis?” That led to the idea of having an open house, which led in turn to the thinking about how different community and cultural groups use the library. “Then we thought, why don’t we have it in conjunction with cultural days so that we can allow those members of our community to demonstrate the ways that they use the library and things that might be interesting about their culture,” said Kline. Putting the two together, Kline said, they decided to have an open house week from Sept. 23 to 27 and run it into B.C. Culture Days, which is the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of that week. Since the library is closed on the Sunday, they will be missing the final day of the annual cultural event, which is a Canadawide movement to raise the awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of all Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their communities. “We have put some cultural events into Friday and Saturday in the schedule of events and we have put other things in during the week that will hopefully invite people to come in,” said Kline. Throughout the open house, Kline is
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Actor Dick Clements will read from one of George Ryga’s plays during the B.C. Culture Days events at the Summerland Library later this month. The open house week at the library runs from Sept. 23 to 27.
hoping people come in and ask questions about library functions, like how book requests and shipping are handled though the Okanagan Regional Library system, but she is also hoping people drop by to observe the local functions. “All our programs are starting that week as well, so we are inviting people from the community to come and sit in for five minutes, 15 minutes or whatever to a preschool story time, a toddler time, a baby time,” said Kline. Also on the schedule for the open house is a display of playwright and author George Ryga. “We have fairly good collection of Ryga’s works, so during that week, we will have a display of all Ryga’s stuff and some memorabilia from the museum,” said Kline. “Dick Clements is going to come on the 23rd in the evening and read from one of Ryga’s plays.” Clements’ reading isn’t the only author
event planned for the week. On Friday, as part of cultural days, First Nations author Frank Busch will be visiting to read from his novel, Grey Eyes. “We have a Japanese Tea ceremony happening on Friday afternoon, we have a potter’s demonstration happening in the morning, and Saturday is pretty full as well. The book club we hold here monthly will be discussing Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese. But the crowning finale to the week, Kline said, is a Saturday afternoon event by the Friends of the Summerland Library, who are presenting their 10-10-10 event, which is 10 authors, 10 minutes each, check out 10 great books. “They have a combination of writers and poets and hopefully some musicians that are going to be here Saturday afternoon for a couple of hours, making presentations.” said Kline. “That kind of caps it off. It is going to be a busy week.”
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Summerland featured in historical report The Okanagan Historical Society has just published its 78th annual report. The book contains historical articles from the Okanagan, Shuswap and Similkameen Valleys. Featured in this year’s book are articles about Summerland’s Okanagan College 1906-1914, the Verrier Award and the Barclay Ranch house.
Summerland’s Okanagan College was one of Western Canada’s first institutes of higher learning. Located on the north slope of Giant’s Head Mountain, its buildings were historic landmarks of our community. The Verrier Award is Summerland’s most prestigious community award: initiated by our stu-
dents to remember a classmate. The Barclay Ranch House is probably Summerland’s most important heritage building. Built by David Lloyd Jones, it was purchased by George Barclay and moved from Jones Flat to its present location on Victoria Road, in time for the Barclay wedding in 1897. The Okanagan
Historical Society was founded in 1925. For most of those years, the Society has published an annual report. The earlier reports are available at no cost from the
digital collections of the University of British Columbia. Visitdigitalcollections. library.ubc.ca/cdm/ landingpage/collection/ohs. In recent years the
society has expanded its activities to include a student essay contest as well as the very popular student historical video contests, which are part of the curriculum of
the Faculty of Education at UBCO. The book can be purchased at the Summerland Museum. The cost includes an annual membership to the society.
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Candy striper Tyra Eacott is setting up flower vases to enhance the dining experience for residents at the Dr. Andrew Pavilion. Summerland’s Dr. Andrew Pavilion is accepting volunteer candy stripers and health care cadets. Those interested in volunteering must be a student and between 13 to 18 years of age. They need to commit to volunteering once a week after school for one and a half hour from the end of September to the end of May. The opportunities includes visiting, reading, playing cards and going for walks with the residents, plant care, seasonal crafts, decorating, serving refreshments and preparing snacks. The next intake session is Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the pavilion. Contact Carole Patané, coordinator of volunteers at 250-492-4000 ext. 2294 or email carole.patane@interiorhealth.ca.
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Orv Robson, David Cassidy, presenting sponsor Tom Budd and Cst. Jacques Lefebvre of the Summerland RCMP detachment were on hand at the Summerland RCMP detachment to welcome the Cops for Kids riders on Friday afternoon. Robson offered a donation of $500 on behalf of the Penny Lane Society and Cassidy presented them with a cheque from the Summerland Rotary Club for the amount of $300. Budd pledged to match any donations made.
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“Set up and take down are horrendous,” said Davis. “The curling club makeover is phenomenal. To go from an empty cement shell… we take that and the upstairs area as well and convert it into a fair. It’s very labour intensive.” Outside, tents and security fencing are put up on Thursday night. This is also the night the exhibitors arrive. Each volunteer convenor has the responsibility for one category of the exhibition. They set up the exhibit, making sure it not only has eye appeal, but is laid out appropriately for the judges. The convenor also selects a judge for their category, making sure it is someone who has knowledge and understanding of the items being displayed.
“It’s a very active working board. Those people who come to the board must be available and be actively working, not just directing the ship. They have to pull the ropes too.”
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are from nine years old and up,” said Davis. “We really encourage and work with our junior volunteers. Once we get them going they tend to come back every year and they want to do it again.” At 93 years of age, Trudy Lidster is the fair’s eldest volunteer and is happy to tell people her age. She works on the trophies, putting on the engraving and polishing them up. “I enjoy it and it’s something to do,” she said. The Tuesday night before the fair is when the bulk of the work begins, with the setting up of walls, tables and chairs.
Friday night is for all the finishing touches and the night that the vendors come in, so everything is ready to go, come Saturday morning. The volunteer board of directors will be in attendance, with each one assigned specific hours to be the face of the fair. An office tent will be on site for anyone needing to contact a board member. “It’s a very active working board. Those people who come to the board must be available and be actively working, not just directing the ship. They have to pull the ropes too,” explained Davis.
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The board members are responsible for all the behind the scenes planning and organizing of the fair. They raise funds by renting out space to vendors and obtaining local sponsorship. They design tee shirts and put together a brochure, set out signage and advertise the fair. They put together the ribbon packages and strive to find entertainment that is suitable for all ages. They are also on hand to take it all down again at the fair’s end and to host a volunteer appreciation pie and coffee social. Along with the exhibitions, in 26 different categories, the fair will include many of the previous years’ favourite attractions. New to the fair this year will be a Celtic band called Ceili appearing on stage at 5 p.m. on Saturday. “The entrance gate fee of $5 has not changed for at least 20 years and children under 12 are free. The Bottleneck Drive Wine Fair tickets will also be sold at the gate rather than at the wineries as advertised,” said Davis. For a full schedule of events and highlights go to summerlandfallfair.com or pick up a brochure at the Fall Fair office or at local businesses. Do you plan on celebrating the community’s bounty by attending the Fall Fair? If so it opens Saturday morning at 10 a.m. at the Summerland Curling Club, Jubilee Ave. E. If you know a positive story about someone in our community, contact Carla McLeod at carlamcleod@shaw.ca or contact the Summerland Review newsroom at 250-494-5406.
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Volunteer Connie Davis and Office Administrator Dale Belvedere, have been hard at work at the Fall Fair office, making sure everything comes together for this year’s fair.
Celebrating 105 Years Of Bounty!
105th Annual Summerland
Fair Hours Saturday September 13th 10:00am - 6:00pm Sunday September 14th 10:00am to 3:00pm
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 10:00 am Exhibits Open
MAIn STAGE:
11:00 am CLINTON W. GRAY Magician Extraordinaire 12:00 pm MIAYA ROBBIE Folk Music Artist 1:00 pm TRISTA ALGAR A Touch of Sweetness 1- 4 pm BOTTLENECK WINE FAIR FEATURING 13 Summerland Wineries 1:30 Tianna Ferlizza & Katarina Stark Dance and Musical Theatre 2:30 pm GRANT STONE Cowboy Poet 3:00 pm NIKITA ALPHONSO Country Pop 4:00 pm PENTICTON LINE DANCERS 6:00 pm GATES CLOSE Good Night Summerland
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SUnDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 10:00 am Exhibits Open
MAIn STAGE:
10:30 am BAHITI BELLY DANCERS 11:30 am SOUTH OKANAGAN FENCING ASSOC. Demo 12:30 pm GRANT STONE Cowboy Poet 1:00 pm CLINTON W. GRAY Magical Moments 2:00 pm Awards Presentations with Summerland Royalty assisting 3-5pm Exhibits & Prize money collected by participants 5:00 pm 105th Year Take Down.... THANK YOU SUMMERLAND!
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★ Savour served up IGA BAR-B-Q and help out our food bank ★ Munch on a crisp juicy apple! ★ Sip and taste the Bottleneck offerings ★ Participate in mini-magic workshops ★ Hug, stroke & snuggle in the petting zoo ★ Try Hands on tools and small equipment in the museum booth ★ Check out what the kids are really producing (in their gardens)
★ Play a round of mini golf ★ Play in the LEGO bin ★ Indulge to the fullest… with traditional Ukranian Fare ★ Be awed in the Quilting Display ★ Play in the Imagination Station ★ Be a Pirate and seek out a Summerland Treasure
SPEcIAL THAnkS TO THE FOLLOwInG SUPPORTERS
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Chamber receives Housing costs seen funding increase as hurdle for families Continued from Page 1
The Summerland Chamber of Commerce will receive more money from the municipality in the years ahead. On Monday, municipal council voted to modify the fee-for-service agreement between the municipality and the chamber for a five-year term. The new flat rate annual funding is $225,000, up from the previous amount of $200,000. “This service has a
cost to it, and that cost has increased,” said Coun. Robert Hacking. C o u n . Orv Robson added that the last time Arlene the fee for Fenrich the chamber increased was in 2005. “The chamber is very pleased to renew our contract with the district for
the delivery of tourism and economic development services,” said Arlene Fenrich, president of the Summerland Chamber. “We’ve worked extensively in recent years to create a suite of marketing tools that attract both visitors and investors and we’ve also developed many regional partnerships that help us promote our community to a wide audience.” The resolution was passed unanimously.
Sam Elia said the proposal is a good use of the land and a good infill proposal. It would also be a benefit to Trout Creek School and the local infrastructure. Toni Brown said the high cost of housing in Trout Creek keeps young families away from the area. “The young families have disappeared from Trout Creek because it’s not an affordable area,” she said. Developers said if all lots in the development were RSD2, the development would have two fewer lots. Members of council said the development will be a benefit to the
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community. Coun. Lloyd Christopherson said Summerland has the highest average housing prices in the South Okanagan. “Summerland is facing a crisis of affordable housing,” he said. “It’s very difficult for young families starting out in Summerland.” Coun. Orv Robson said the RSD1 lot size is becoming more prevalent in the community. The difference in the number of lots with or without the smaller properties is minimal, he added. Mayor Janice Perrino said the plan is the best use of the land. The bylaw readings received unanimous council approval.
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What’s up Summerland and region
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 250-4909272 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. Lyme Disease support group meets on the second Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. at the A&W in Summerland. Everyone welcome. Pe a c h City Toastmasters meets Thursdays noon to 1 p.m. in Penticton at the United Church on Main and Eckhardt, Room 202. Call 250486-5313. Seniors’ volleyball at the Youth Centre beginning at 10 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. For additional information call Jane or Frank at 250-494-4666. Summerland Horseshoe Club is looking for new members. Practices are held in Memorial Park on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. Call Ron Moser at 250-494-0450. Summerland Material Girls Quilt Guild meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from September to May at 9 a.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre, 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. For more information call Cathy Patterson at 250-494-8274 or Annie Smirmaul at 250-4942286.
Summerland Sportsmen’s Association meets every third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Summerland Legion. The SSA focuses on fishing, shooting, hunting, archery and conservation and is affiliated with the B.C. Wildlife Federation. New members welcome. The Summerland Multiple Sclerosis Group meets on the first Thursday of every month at 10:30 a.m. at the MS office, 3373 Skaha Rd., Penticton. Everyone welcome. For more information call Sherry at 250-4936564. The Summerland Traditional Rug Artists will meet every Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Summerland United Church Hall. If you are interested in joining this fun group or seeing what this creative craft involves do drop in. Visitors always welcome. For more information about this time-honoured art please contact Juliet at 250-494-1278 or Marilyn at 250-4946434.
Friday Birthright, serving the South Okanagan, has Friday drop in from 10 a.m. to noon at 200 Bennett St. in Penticton. This weekly program provides light snacks and an opportunity to build friendships, share life skills and participate in baby item swaps. Please contact Sandy Mikkelsen at 250-4924901 for more information. Bridge is played every Friday at 1 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown St. Phone 250-494-8164. Cribbage is played every Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. Pleasure Painters meet every Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre, 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. Come and enjoy or check it out. Drop-ins welcome. Tai chi in Memorial Park, weather permitting, Fridays and Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Contact Nancy at 250494-8902.
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.
Sunday Vintage Car Club, South Okanagan Chapter, meets the last Sunday of every month at 2 p.m. in the Youth Centre on Peach Orchard Road. Anyone interested in vintage cars (those 25 years or older) is invited to attend. For more information on the club phone 250494-5473.
Monday Beginner Tai Chi on Mondays at 2 p.m. at the Summerland Legion. Continuing classes at 2:30 p.m. All proceeds go to the Legion. Dabber Bingo is played at the Senior Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St., every Monday at 1:30 p.m. 16 regular games, Lucky 7, Odd/Even, Bonanza. Everyone is welcome. License #832873. Men — Love to Sing? Okanagan Christian Men’s Choir. This non-denominational choir invites you to join us, have fun, sing unto the Lord and enjoy the fellowship of other singers. Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. at Summerland Baptist Church, Fireside Room. For more information contact Hans at 250494-7127. The South Okanagan Orchid Society meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Shatford Centre in Penticton. The group meets September to June. For more information, contact Joan at 250-494-4293. The Summerland Crokinole Club meets Monday nights at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Summerland Seniors Centre. Contact Darlene at 250-4949310.
Tuesday 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
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s Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m. at the Seniors Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown St.
Wednesday Be.Free, a 12-step Christ-centred recovery program that is not addiction specific, meets every Wednesday at Summerland Alliance Church at 7 p.m. For more information contact the SAC office at 250-494-9975 and ask to speak to Pastor Rick. Did you know Summerland has a Garden Club? Meetings are casual. Gardening experience varies. All gardeners are welcome. Meetings are the third Wednesday of the month. Contact Jan Carlson at 250-4945112 for more information. One-to-one dietitian and nurse appointments at Summerland Health Centre, 12815 Atkinson St., are available for people with diabetes or heart disease. The sessions can provide extra help with issues including learning about diabetes or heart health and how to manage the condition; understanding medication and starting or adjusting insulin; meter certification and how to use meter results; setting small, specific goals; tobacco dependence counselling and support in quitting; and solving problems with chronic conditions. To make an appointment call 250-770-3530 or 1-800-707-8550. Summerland Art Club meets every Wednesday, September to June, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lower level of the Summerland Library on Wharton Street. Painters of all levels are welcome. Workshops available. For information call Mary at 250-494-5851. Summerland ATV Club meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Summerland Library lower level. The club promotes responsible ridership includ-
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www.summerlandreview.com 13 ing registration, insur- Group for ages 55 ance, safety certification to 85+ plays Monday, and scheduled pleasure Wednesday and Friday rides. Membership mornings from 8 to includes orchardists, 9:30 a.m. For registrafarmers, ranchers and tion and details confun seekers of all ages tact Wayne at 250-494including those with 7460. disabilities. Penticton Writers The Summerland and Publishers Annual Badminton Club General Meeting plays every Wednesday Thursday, Sept. 18 at at 7 p.m. all year. Shaun 6:45 p.m. at Leir House, at 250-494-1513. Manor Park Road. All welcome. Upcoming The Summerland Monday, Wednesday Fruit Tree Project and Friday of each is seeking volunteers. week, Recope Society The project collaborof Summerland offers ates with tree owners medically supervised looking to get rid of water therapy and unwanted fruit and land exercise programs organizations within helpful to clients with the community who various medical con- need fresh produce. ditions, such as joint We pick Tuesdays and replacements, stroke, Wednesdays most back problems, arth- weeks. For more inforritis, to name just a few. mation, to register your A medical referral is tree or to volunteer required. please call 250-494Oldtimer Hockey 9722.
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Dealing with criticism from voters Over this past summer I have been fortunate to receive some favourable comments in a local editorial on my work as a Member of Parliament and also have been the subject of some rather intense criticism for raising a subject that some citizens had strong opposing views on. Being in the middle of a media firestorm and the target of some opposing citizens is overall not an enjoyable experience; however it is a very important one. In a vibrant democracy in a country as diverse as Canada we expect disagreement and a difference of views. It is understandable that we would prefer opposition to be neatly delivered, constructive and without personal attacks or
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Dan Albas profanity; however we also recognize that citizens at times express points of views in unique ways. This can all be unpleasant for certain but we should also not overlook that ultimately when people make an effort to pass on questions, comments or views they are attempting to engage in our democratic process — a good thing indeed. I mention these things due to the fact
that in one municipality within Okanagan-Coquihalla, a local government is reported to have threatened litigation against a senior citizen who can be quite vocal on local issues of importance. As an elected official I can relate to the fact that at times we have critics who can be quite aggressive and we would prefer that they communicate in a more civil tone. It should also be pointed out that if a citizen is behaving in such a manner, that elected officials, if necessary through government, can state reasons why certain behaviours are not tolerated and responses to vitriolic or vexatious inquiries not provided. Drawing a line between legitimate but uncomfortable
inquiry and harsh or impassioned language is a difficult task and should be taken with care. In my view when local officials sanction legal means to attempt to silence members of the public, that crosses a line and that is a concern that I believe we should all share. Withstanding criticism is never enjoyable however if we are to lead in public office at times, difficult and unpopular decisions will be required to be made. Accepting criticism for those decisions is part of the process. We should also recognize that our more senior levels of government at the provincial and federal level were structured by design to have a funded and working opposition with certain legal and traditional immunities to raise issues when in legislative chambers. In municipal government, particularly in small to mid-sized
communities, where there is no formal funded official opposition; often the opposition may well be from members of the public, who in this case we are reminded, may have no legal immunity to raise issues of concern. The intent of this week’s report is to recognize that while criticism can be at times difficult to accept, it remains an important part of governance and elected office. Criticism, in my view is not something we should fear nor shy away from and most importantly should not attempt to silence. There is little doubt that some will criticize my report this week. From my general observation there are far fewer subjects that receive complete agreement than the vast amount of subjects that citizens agree to disagree on. That is the sign of a healthy democracy where citizens enjoy
the freedom to express opposing views without fear of repercussion. I can be reached via email at dan. albas@parl.gc.ca or toll free at 1-800-665-8711. Dan Albas is the Member of Parlia-
ment for Okanagan-Coquihalla and writes this weekly report for his constituents. His website is www.danalbas.com and has an archive of previous reports.
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season we had last year, the kids were calling us,” Wilson said. “We didn’t have
Hockey players from around British Columbia and beyond attended the Summerland Steam
main camp at the end of August, hoping for a chance to play on the Junior B hockey team. Gregg Wilson, coowner and general manager of the team, said 45 players, all of them talented, were at the camp Aug. 22 to 24. He said the strong hockey season last year attracted strong players. “Because of the
A hockey player and a coach from Summerland are among the new faces on the Steam Junior B hockey team for this fall. Cody Egilson, 18, will play on the team this year while Wade Parker, who has a long history in coaching, will serve as assistant coach for
the year. Egilson has played hockey for 10 years and looks forward to playing in the town where he grew up. “To play for the Steam is going to be awesome,” he said, “I get to play for the home town.” Because he is playing for the Steam, he
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team, but Wilson said the returning players were not guaranteed they would be play-
“Because of the season we had last year, the kids were calling us. We didn’t have to call them.”
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to call them.” This year’s team will feature 12 returning players for the 23 spots on the
ing again. “It was tough for our returning players. They had to earn their spot back,” he
will be able to remain at home. Egilson was selected d u r ing the Cody team’s Egilson m a i n camp in late August. “It was good to get
back on the ice,” he said. He has already met with the team’s coaching staff and is ready to play. Parker, a hockey coach for 14 years, started his coaching career with the Summerland Warriors. The team, a replacement for the Rossland Warriors,
said. At present, 19 of the spots on the team have been confirmed, as seven new players have been signed. The remaining four spots will be determined during the exhibition games in September. In addition, some of the players on the team may have a chance to advance to Junior A hockey.
Wilson said John DePourcq, coach of the team, has worked to develop a strong program for the players. In addition to filling out its roster of players, Wilson said the Steam also needs host families for outof-town players. He said 11 players will require billet homes this year, but only five of them have a place to stay at
present. Volunteers are also needed for various team functions. These include people to provide security, compile statistics and assist with the 50-50 draws. Those interested in hosting players or becoming volunteers are asked to call Wilson at 250-462-0905 or email greggwilson@ summerlandsteam. com.
was in place for the 1999 to 2000 season. Parker began as assistant coach and alter became head coach.
He has also coached the B.C. Best Ever U16 team. He hopes to see the strong momentum for the last season
continue during this season. “We’re hoping we can improve on what happened last year,” he said.
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Erb earns spot on UNBC soccer team by Emanuel Sequeira Black Press
Countless hours of training and invaluable game experience has paid off for Kylie Erb of Summerland. Erb, along with McKenzie Ricard, Alena Carlile and Caitlyn Spooner of the Pinnacles Football Club are extending their soccer careers at the post-secondary level. Ricard, Carlile and Erb will suit up for the University of Northern British Columbia Timberwolves in Prince George, while Spooner is joining the Quest University Kermodes in Squamish this fall. The trio of rookie Timberwolves are excited to play in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS). Erb has some
nerves about the change, but said it’s good because of the exposure to a higher level will motivate them to elevate their game. “It’s exciting,” said Erb, a Summerland Secondary grad. “It makes it feel like all the hard work has paid off. That we are reaching the next
most what attracted Timberwolves coach Andy Cameron to the trio is that they are good students and athletes. “We very much want our players to overachieve in the classroom and on the field,” said Cameron via email. “Secondly, based on discussions with Kylie, McKen-
“It’s exciting. It makes it feel like all the hard work has paid off. That we are reaching the next level.”
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level.” Erb, who plays fullback, said making this transition with her friends will help, but also said her new teammates are nice. “I’m excited to see what happens,” said Erb, an under-16 provincial champ. First and fore-
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Rylan (“Sid”) plays defence and is in his third season with the Summerland Steam. His hometown is Summerland. He was born in 1994 and started playing hockey in 2000. He graduated from Pen Hi in 2012. Rylan’s favourite hockey memory is winning the regular season with the Summerland Steam. His favourite pre-game meal is perogies. His favourite movie is Top Gun and his favourite song is “Buy You a Drank” by T-Pain. His favourite saying is, “Keep the change ya filthy animal” (Kevin McCallister). In addition to playing hockey, “Sid” enjoys snowmobiling and golfing. He thinks the best things about Summerland are the lake and the golf course. HOME GAME SCHEDULE
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zie and Alena, and my observations of their play, they play a similar style to the game as our university team. “This is both a credit to them as players, but also speaks highly of the good work that is being done within the Pinnacles Football Club in Penticton. Individually, Kylie brings the pace to get into forwards into the offensive third from her fullback position,” he continued. “Alena brings athleticism and size to
the central midfield and McKenzie is a tidy left-footed player who can provide quality distribution out of the back. I believe that all three players can contribute to the program quickly and I am looking forward to working with them.” Last season the Timberwolves finished 1-9-2 in the Canada West Standings. Their season began Sept. 6 to 7 when they hosted the UBC-O Heat. Spooner, who played with Ricard on the Mustangs championship squad, joins a Kermodes team that lost 1-0 in the PACWEST provincial championship in Nanaimo. The Kermodes bowed to the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack, but the silver medal marks the Kermodes’ best result in their fouryear playoff history. Spooner said the opportunity is absolutely incredible. “I wasn’t playing to get to this level. I never thought that I would,” said Spooner.
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SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY FEE OF 100 FOR NEW MEMBERS Regular season rates are from $145 to $170 per league +$30 yearly club dues. Partial season rates and curling instruction are available. BEGINNER OR EXPERIENCED, WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE Daytime - Men’s, Ladies, Mixed, Senior & Stick (Sturling) leagues Evening - Men’s, Ladies, Mixed & Friday “Social” leagues $
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AGM is Thursday, October 2nd - 7:00pm at the Summerland Curling Club For more information Contact John Gregg at 250.494.1497 or Email: jgregg@vip.net Check our website at: www.summerlandcurling.org
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Kylie Erb of Summerland will play for the University of Northern British Columbia Timberwolves this season. Erb is one of four members of the Pinnacles Football Club to continue playing soccer at the university level this year.
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In Memoriam
In Memoriam
DABBER BINGO, Seniors Centre, 9710 Brown. Every Monday, 1:30PM. 16 regular games, Lucky 7, Odd/Even, Bonanza. Everyone welcome. License #832873.
Stepping Stones Childcare has part and full spaces available! ECE based program including crafts & outdoor play in a fun & loving environment. Licensed and member of CCRR. For more info please call Mikhaela at 250-488-2263.
Cards of Thanks
Cards of Thanks
Those whom we love go out of sight but never out of mind.
To Family, Friends and Neighbors of Robert (Bob) Miller, who passed away on July 28, 2014. On behalf of the Miller family, we offer you our most sincere gratitude and love for all the prayers and support. Your kindness will always be with us.
They are cherished in the hearts of those they leave behind. Loving and kind in all his ways, upright and just in all his days. Sincere and true in heart and mind, beautiful memories he left behind.
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Help Wanted
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YOUR NEWSPAPER:
Assistant Events Coordinator The Summerland Chamber of Commerce requires the support of an Assistant Event Coordinator. This is approximately a 5 month position (mid-October – March) for 25-30 hrs per week. For details please visit the Chamber website at www.summerlandchamber.com (Chamber Tab). Deadline for applications is September 26th. No phone calls or walk-ins please. We thank all applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
- Edith, Lisa, Dave, Nolan, Clark, Nancy & Family
ROGERS Robert “Bob”
Robert “Bob” Rogers of Summerland, BC passed away peacefully on October 16, 2013 at the age of 86 years. He will be remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 61 years, May, children: Carol (Dan) of Okanagan Falls BC, Sheila (Richie) of Summerland BC and Rick (Debbie) of Keremeos BC, five grandchildren and lots of great grandchildren. Bob loved his quail and his garden from which he shared many vegetables with many neighbours. He enjoyed having a “Cold one” with his good friends. May would like to invite family and friends to an Open House on Saturday, September 13, 2014 from 1 to 4pm to celebrate Bob’s life and share memories. 1317 Laidlaw Street, Summerland, B.C.
ELECTION EMPLOYMENT (2014) The District of Summerland is looking for election workers for General Voting Day and the Advance Voting opportunities prior to Election Day. Election workers will be expected to work from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 15th, 2014 and to attend at least one training session prior to Election Day. We will also require workers for the Advance Voting Opportunities on Wednesday, November 5th and 12th, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Municipal Hall. The rate of pay is $15.00 per hour. Application forms are available on the District website (www.summerland.ca) or from the Receptionist at Municipal Hall, 13211 Henry Avenue, during regular business hours. Completed application forms can be dropped off at Administration (reception), Municipal Hall to the attention of the Chief Election Officer by October 3rd, 2014.
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Arts Centre more than a gallery If you didn’t manage to see the piece by Shaw Television, that aired on Go Okanagan!, about the current show at the Summerland Art Gallery you can see the video clip on their YouTube channel or on the Summerland Community Art Council’s website. Wayne McDougall attended the show opening and then interviewed artists Maureen King, Albertine Meyer, Mary Scales and Susan Gibbs about their project of sketching heritage houses around Summerland.
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David Finnis So if you are curious to find out: “If old houses could talk, what would they say?” then view this short three minute video and find out how this drawing project spoke to these women.
Of course, nothing beats seeing these works in person so why not drop by the Art Gallery at 9908 Main St. and check it out. However, the Arts Centre is more than an art gallery, as anyone who has been to either the present location or the former one knows. The space hosts a myriad of workshops for children and adults as well as a gift gallery where locals and visitors can find paintings, photographs, pottery, jewelry and wooden bowls created by local artists. As John Arendt
reminded us, in last Thursday’s paper in both his editorial and an article on the front page, the future of the arts in Summerland is anything but certain. Although funding for the current location is in place for this year and 2015 what happens Jan. 1, 2016? Does the community value an arts centre and art gallery? Is it important for children to be exposed to the arts through the annual Summer Art Program? Is the Street Banner Project, now in
its 16th year, worth continuing? Last weekend, thousands of visitors attended the 21st annual ArtWalk in Lake Country. Three hundred artists, who work in a variety of mediums including painting, drawing, photography,
sculpture, ceramics and glass work displayed more than 3,000 works in what is the largest collection of B.C. artists’ work in the Interior. Imagine the impact on the local economy. Arts and culture are good for the soul… and the pocket
book. What do we want to do Summerland? The Arts Palette is written by David Finnis, publicity chair and president of the Summerland Community Arts Council, P.O. Box 1217, 9908 Main St., Summerland, B.C. V0H 1Z0.
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Run raises money for cancer research
It has been 34 years since Terry Fox ran his heroic Marathon of Hope. Summerland will join other communities across Canada in hosting a Terry Fox Run this coming Sunday, Sept. 14. “Everyone is affected in some way by cancer,” said Keith Johnson, who along with Mike and Heather Cooke, is organizing this year’s run in Summerland. Johnson has headed up the Summerland run for the last five years. However, as he has relocated to Penticton, he is turning over the reins to the Cookes. When the Cookes learned Johnson was looking for someone to replace him, they were happy to step up to the plate. They have lost several friends and colleagues to cancer, and in 2013, Mike’s father, Tony Cooke, died of pancreatic cancer. Registration for this year’s run begins at 10:15 a.m. at the Summerland Aquatic Centre. The run/walk starts and finishes at the Aquatic Centre; participants have the option of a onekilometre, three-kilometre or five-kilometre route. The one-kilometre route will be led by the Summerland Orca Swim Club. Refreshments will be available following the run. The three- and five-kilometre events are suitable for bikes, wheelchairs, scooters, strollers and rollerblades. The one-kilometre walk is not suitable for bikes or rollerblades. Dogs on leash are welcome. Participants can enjoy a free swim or soak in the hot tub at the Aquatic Centre during the public swim from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Schools typically hold their own Terry Fox Run later in September, but given the current labour dispute, Johnson encourages families to bring their children to the community event. Fox had a dream of raising $1 for each of Canada’s 24 million people at the time. As of May 2014, more than $650 million has been raised in his name to help fund cancer research. Summerland held its first Terry Fox run in 1986 and to date has raised more than $50,000 for cancer research. Pledge forms are available at the Aquatic Centre and the Summerland Credit Union, or can be downloaded online from www.terryfox. org. Alternatively, participants can simply register on-site, make a donation, and then participate. A large poster will be available for participants to indicate for whom they are running. The Cookes invite the community to seize the opportunity to walk, run, wheel or ride this Sunday, while contributing to an important cause and to Summerland spirit. A few more volunteers are needed to help with route marshalling. If you would like more information or wish to volunteer, contact Mike and Heather Cooke by phone at 250488-3415, by email, terryfoxrunsummerland@gmail.com or visit the event’s Facebook page, Terry Fox Run 2014 – Summerland. For online fundraising options or for more information about the Terry Fox Foundation, visit www.terryfox. org or call 1-888-8369786.