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Polar plunge

Summerlanders welcomed in the new year with the 30th annual Polar Bear Dip at Sunoka Beach on Jan. 1.

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Highway accident

A Penticton man was taken to hospital following a two-vehicle accident on Highway 97.

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Winter storm

Snow ploughs were busy and school buses were cancelled as Summerland coped with a snowy winter storm on Sunday and Monday.

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A year in review

Several stories dominated the news headlines in Summerland in 2014.

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On the ice

The Summerland Steam faced rivals from Princeton and Sicamous in Junior B hockey action.

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Let it snow...

John Arendt Summerland Review

Mike Lemke clears snow from Victoria Road South following a heavy winter storm. Snow began on Saturday, with greater accumulations on Sunday and Monday. See related story on Page 3.

Assessments rise Average property value in Summerland now $438,000

by John Arendt Property values in Summerland rose over the past year, according to the latest figures from B.C. Assessment.

According to the assess-

ment figures, released on Friday, the average assessment in Summerland was $438,000, based on a July 1, 2014 valuation date.

This is an increase of 5.29 per cent from a year ago, when the average assessment was $416,000.

The average assessment figure for Summerland is considerably

higher than for other communities in the South Okanagan, Similkameen and Boundary region.

In Penticton, the average assessment was $383,000, while in Osoyoos, it was $364,000 and in Oliver, it was $314,000.

Individual assessment notices have been sent out. Jason Sowinski, dep-

uty assessor with B.C. Assessment Okanagan, said most homes in the South Okanagan will see modest changes of within five per cent of last year’s assessment values.

In Summerland, assessment values were higher than in the rest of the region.

Sowinski said communities from Penticton

to Vernon saw the most robust increases.

“Summerland is well positioned,” he sad.

The only Okanagan communities with higher average assessment values than Summerland are Coldstream, Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country and Peachland.

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Thursday, January 8, 2015 Summerland Review

Driver injured in collision

Values increase in Summerland

by John Arendt A Penticton man was taken to hospital following a twovehicle accident north of Summerland on Tuesday morning.

The accident occurred on Dec. 30 around 9:05 a.m.

Police and firefighters responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 97 near Matsu Drive, north of Summerland.

Police said the driver of a compact car, travelling north, passed a vehicle in the slow lane and veered into the oncoming lane.

The driver of a semi trailer unit, travelling north, moved to the right, but the car struck the rear corner of the trailer.

Debris was scattered across the four lanes of the highway.

Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to extricate the driver, a 34-year-old Penticton man.

The man was

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Examining an accident scene

An RCMP officer examines a damaged car following a two-vehicle accident north of Summerland.

The accident occurred in the morning of Dec. 30.

transported to hospital in Kelowna.

Police say his status is unknown, but it is not believed the injuries were lifethreatening.

The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured.

Sgt. Stephane Lacroix of the Summerland RCMP detachment said the

car was travelling at 80 to 85 kilometres an hour at the time of the accident.

“Speed was not a factor. Road conditions were not a factor,” Lacroix said.

The road was closed in both directions for more than two hours as police examined the scene.

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from Summerland, one from Penticton and two from South Okanagan Traffic Services were at the scene.

Seven Summerland firefighters also attended.

“It was a difficult extrication because of the amount of damage to the car,” said Summerland Fire

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In 2014, firefighters in Summerland responded to 54 motor vehicle accidents, seven which required the Jaws of Life.

The name of the driver has not been released.

Police are continuing their investigation into the accident.

Sowinski said the average assessment figures by themselves do not tell the complete story of changing assessment values.

In Summerland, there are some highpriced waterfront properties as well as some properties elsewhere which are considerably less expensive.

Two of the 100 highest valued residential properties in the Okanagan are waterfront homes in Summerland, with values of $4.225 million and $3.854 million.

Meanwhile, an average house near the core of the community has a value of $320,000, Sowinski said.

The overall assessment roll in the South Okanagan increased from $19,516,491,502 last year to $19,773,585,279 this year. Almost $235 million was added

through subdivisions, rezoning and new construction.

The assessment notices have been mailed out.

Those who believe their assessment does not reflect the market value as of July 1, 2014 are asked to contact B.C. Assessment as soon as possible in January.

Those who are still concerned after speaking with an appraiser may submit a Notice of Complaint (Appeal) by Feb. 2 for an independent review.

Property Assessment Review Panels, independent of B.C Assessment, are appointed each year by the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

They meet between Feb. 1 and March 15 to hear formal complaints.

Information on assessments can be found online at bcassessment.ca.

HAFI Funds Home Modifications for Disabled Man When Lorie and Walter bought their home in Port Alberni 13 years ago they slowly began renovating the unfinished basement to accommodate Walter’s changing needs as his muscular dystrophy advanced.

“The basement was a black hole when we moved in,” recalled Walter. “After 12 years of skimping and saving, we made the downstairs completely wheelchair accessible, except for the bathroom. It was way too small.

I could only stand for about a minute and a half without collapsing in the shower stall and I could no longer pull myself out of the tub in the upstairs’ bathroom, even with Lorie’s help.”

Through funding from BC Housing’s Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program, Walter and Lorie were able to work with a contractor to transform the space. A wall was removed to make room for a wheelin shower with benches, grab bars were installed, and the vanity and fixtures were relocated.

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“ I just slide into the shower now,” said Walter. “I feel safer and no longer dread trying to wash myself. What was previously a dangerous chore for me is now a welcome treat.”

Walter and Lorie hope to spend the rest of their lives in their home.

The HAFI program provides financial assistance to help eligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities adapt their homes so they can continue to live independently.

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Questions raised about November power surge Residents ask for answers following spike in Trout Creek

by John Arendt Public works officials are continuing to investigate a power surge in late November which destroyed electrical meters and damaged and appliances.

The surge occurred on Nov. 26, around 8:30 a.m. A total of 69 electrical metres in Trout Creek and the Giant’s Head area were damaged.

The surge affected one electrical circuit which serves around 315 properties.

On Tuesday evening, officials from the municipality and the B.C. Safety Authority presented information and heard questions and comments from the public.

Many of those at the meeting in the Arena Banquet Room wanted to know what had caused the surge.

Don Darling, director of engineering and public works for the municipality, said the surge is believed to have occurred with a high-voltage Fortis B.C. line, carrying 63,000 volts, touched a municipal transmission line, carrying a much lower voltage.

While municipal public works and electrical staff have examined the lines, there is no evidence of exactly where the incident occurred.

“The best we can do is speculate as to what happened,” said electrical foreman Derek Chudyk.

Residents affected lost appliances, electronics and heat pumps. For some, the estimated damages

are well past $20,000.

Darling said there were numerous electrical incidents on the same day.

“In addition to the power surge, there were approximately 70 other problems taking place,” he said.

Residents at the meeting asked what can be done to prevent a similar event.

“Just because it hasn’t happened before, we’ve been lucky,” said one of the affected residents.

Darling said the surge is unusual.

He said it is the first time such an event has occurred in the entire history of Summerland’s electrical distribution system.

“An event of this nature has a very low probability of occurrence,” he said.

Others asked if the power surge came because Fortis’s high-

ATVers stranded in Garnett Valley Police and search and rescue members were called after three people on all-terrain vehicles were lost past the Garnett Valley Dam on New Year’s Day. Police said the two women and one man became lost around 1:30 p.m. and called 911 around 4:30 p.m. While they were dressed for the weather, they did not have

Vehicles damaged

A two-vehicle collision on Sunday afternoon left both vehicles damaged, but the occupants uninjured.

The accident occurred at 4 p.m. on Highway 97 at Walters Road.

Police say one motorist travelling north lost control and veered into the south lanes, striking a truck.

While the vehicles both sustained extensive damage, there were no injuries.

Police believe the winter road conditions and poor visibility were factors contributing to the accident.

food or water with them.

Search and rescue volunteers travelled on quads to search for the trio.

A fixed-wing airplane was also sent in.

The three were found stuck in a valley. They were given fuel by search and rescue volunteers. They finally arrived at a camp at 2 a.m.

voltage lines are on the same poles as Summerland’s lower voltage lines.

Darling said Summerland’s lines were built to the standards of the day, but the standards governing electrical distribution systems have changed over time.

Property owners who had a meter damaged during the surge must have a megger test performed on their electrical system.

The test involves disconnecting all electrical and electronic items and then introducing 500 volts DC to the internal wiring for one minute, in order to determine if there was damage to

the system.

Richard Frick of the B.C. Safety Authority said the test is required to determine if there are potential problems in the wiring following a surge.

Investigation into the event is ongoing.

“Our review is not done,” Darling said.

“We are continuing to collect data and information.”

He said the municipality will conduct further physical investigations and will discuss the power surge with officials from Fortis B.C. Darling expects a report will be presented to council on Jan. 26.

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POLICE rEPOrt Mailboxes damaged

Mailboxes were pried open and mail was stolen from mailboxes in Summerland and around the Okanagan Valley over the past week.

Summerland RCMP say 10 mailboxes in the community were pried open during the past week.

The mail was later found opened and discarded in ditches, rest areas and elsewhere in the area.

Cst. Jacques Lefebvre said the opened mail has included banking and credit card information and holiday cards containing cash.

Police believe the incidents in Summerland are connected with similar incidents elsewhere in the region.

Driver receives suspension

A Summerland motorist was given a 12-hour driving suspension on New Year’s Eve. The suspension was the only one issued at a road check on New Year’s Eve. Between 30 and 40 vehicles were stopped.

Cst. Jacques Lefebvre of the Summerland RCMP detachment said police are seeing more designated drivers than in the past.

Building entered

A boiler room behind Summerland Sweets was entered three times over the past week.

Police say the owner observed a vehicle during one of the incidents, but the vehicle left as soon as the owner arrived.

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The value of property Over the past year property values in Summerland increased significantly.

The average housing price in Summerland rose by 5.29 per cent over the past year.

This increase is considerably higher than the rise in the overall consumer price index, at 1.1 per cent.

For those who own in Summerland, the higher assessments are good news as their investments are worth more now than in the past.

Using the statistics from B.C. Assessment, the average property value in Summerland, at $438,000, is considerably higher than elsewhere in the South Okanagan.

Summerland’s average assessment is $55,000 higher than Penticton’s average assessment and $124,000 higher than the average assessment in Oliver.

Properties in the Similkameen and Boundary regions show a much lower average assessment than homes anywhere in the Okanagan.

Summerland’s high average assessment figure is affected in part by the presence of some expensive homes, including some worth millions of dollars. Two of the 100 highest assessed homes in the Okanagan are in Summerland.

The average value of a home in the core of the community, at $320,000, is considerably lower than the community’s overall average.

This figure is closer to the value in other South Okanagan communities.

Even this price range is significant, especially for young families on low incomes.

Over the past several years, the topic of affordable housing has come up repeatedly, and it remains a concern, in Summerland and elsewhere in the Okanagan. For renters and homeowners alike, the cost of housing is significant.

As long as property values in Summerland and the rest of the region continue to increase, the need for affordable housing will remain.

It was a cold day on Jan. 1, but the temperature didn’t stop more than 100 Summerlanders from taking part in the 30th annual Polar Bear Dip at Sunoka Beach.

The chilly swim is a New Year’s Day tradition, organized by the Summerland Kinsmen Club.

Money raised helps to fund the club’s various community projects and initiatives.

U.S. ripping us off on water VICTORIA – The U.S. has Canada over a barrel on water as well as oil these days, but the tide is turning.

Last week I mentioned a new book called The Columbia River Treaty – A Primer by members of Simon Fraser University’s climate adaptation team.

This slim volume makes the case that B.C. has ended up with a shockingly bad deal from this Tom Fletcher 1964 treaty, which concerned itself entirely with flood control and hydroelectric power.

In those days there was little or no environmental assessment. Agriculture, fish habitat and aboriginal impacts were ignored.

More than a decade after the disastrous flood year of 1948, once Ottawa stopped its bureaucratic delays, U.S. public and private power utilities paid B.C. $254 million to build three dams on the Columbia system.

Those dams (and one at Libby, Montana that mostly floods B.C. land) hold back the huge spring runoff from the Rockies and then dole out water for power production in B.C. and for the 15 hydro dams previously built downstream in the U.S. The U.S. payment was for half the power over 30 years, which B.C. didn’t need at the time.

Then our American cousins cut us another cheque for $64 million, an estimate of the value of flood protection from 1968 all the way to 2024.

Boy, did we get taken. The SFU team calculates the value of that flood control to the U.S. at more like $32 billion.

That’s not even the worst of it. The Kootenays were once the leading fruit and vegetable growing area in B.C., bigger than the Okanagan.

Now in the Arrow Lakes and other reservoirs, levels rise and fall dramatically to steady the flow south.

In addition to the large areas permanently flooded by the Mica, Duncan and Hugh Keenleyside dams, this renders more of B.C.’s prime bottom land impassable.

B.C. is paid precisely zero for this sacrifice, while Washington state has developed a $5 billion-a-year farm economy using our stable irrigation source. That has helped their tree fruit growers push some Okanagan orchardists out of business.

As U.S. billionaires continue to bankroll environmental attacks on B.C. and Alberta energy projects, it’s worth noting that long before the treaty, the U.S. militaryindustrial complex had wiped out the Columbia River salmon runs.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its private power partners dammed everything they could find, exterminating a fishery bigger than the Fraser that had

sustained aboriginal people on both sides of today’s border for thousands of years.

B.C. Energy Minister Bill Bennett and SFU’s Jon O’Riordan both described to me their experience at the Columbia River Basin conference, held last October in Spokane.

Their main impression was that Americans, including traditional tribes, want those salmon runs restored.

Vast amounts have been spent on hatcheries and habitat to speed recovery below the Grand Coulee dam, which stands like a giant tombstone for migratory fisheries above it.

Should the Americans ever manage to get salmon above their biggest dam, it will largely be up to B.C. to provide sufficient cool water to keep them alive.

That service has an increasing value to the U.S. as well as an ongoing cost to B.C. Bennett surprised some in Spokane when he said the U.S. needs to pay more for the benefits from the Columbia River Treaty.

The flood control agreement expires in 2024. The treaty requires 10 years’ notice for either country to exit. Climate shifts are expected to make B.C. water more important than ever.

Your move, Uncle Sam. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

bad apples While winter storm conditions can be treacherous for motorists, some of the more serious accidents along Highway 97 have occurred on dry roads with good visibility.

During the past year, Summerland firefighters have responded to 54 motor vehicle accidents, including seven which involved extrications using the Jaws of Life.

The care and attention shown during bad weather must become a habit at all times.

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The early years

From snow to books

Photo courtesy of the Summerland Museum

This photo may not be from pioneer days, but it has a timely significance. The year was 1982 and the building under construction was the new library on Wharton Street.

Winter conditions would seem to have slowed down the building process as it was probably deemed a good idea to get all of the snow out of the basement before continuing. The building behind it on the left was Kelly Care (formerly Parkdale Place) seniors’ residence while the building on the right held the old library and the health unit. The new facility was a huge step-up from the small, shared space. Now the new has become the old and Summerland is once again looking forward to an updated and enhanced library—with the snow cleared out of the basement before construction is complete.

Smart meter dangers refuted by scientists

Dear Editor: Last week’s letter by Hans Karow deserves a response from an informed citizen (I am holding a M.Sc. degree in Engineering Physics and worked with various types of electro-magnetic energy for over 20 years).

The claim that smart meters cause danger to our health has been refuted many times by scientists, engineers and government task forces around the globe.

U n f o r t u n a t e l y, there still are people like Mr. Karow and Mr. Flynn who ignore scientific evidence and cause anxiety among uninformed citizens.

Mr. Flynn, on whose technical expertise Mr. Karow is basing his article, retired from the Canadian military in 1978. At that time, cell phones, the internet and remote controls did not yet exist.

Steve Jobs was selling his first Apple computers out of his parents’ garage. The Canadian military was still stocking vacuum tubes to repair their

radio equipment.

The reason why Mr. Flynn’s PowerPoint presentation was never rebutted was simply because the B.C. Utility Commission deemed his expertise “not relevant” and his evidence frequently “incorrect, exaggerated and/ or unsubstantiated” (see http://www. bclocalnews.com/ opinion/225052202. html?mobile=true).

Smart Meters are installed outside our homes and transmit low level, very short radio signals for one to two seconds per day.

Smart meters generate less radio energy over 10 years than a cell phone transmits during a single 15-minute call.

Even more important is that radio energy drops very quickly with distance.

If baseballs lost energy as quickly as radio waves, even the best pitcher could not pitch a ball more than five meters. Then it would drop to the ground. So the home base would have to be a couple of meters

from the mound and the outfielders could nearly touch each other.

Perhaps not a bad thing because then we could play baseball in the IOOF Hall yeararound.

The only draw-back is that one inning could take several days because Smart Meters transmit (pitch) only three to four times a day.

It is unfortunate that the Summerland Review decided to publish Mr. Karow’s letter without trying to put it into context. The debate about smart meters has been going on for years and there are excellent resources that would help understand the matter

Share your views

If you wish to comment about anything you read in this paper or about any concern affecting Summerland, write a letter to the editor.

Please keep letters to 300 words or less.

(see the Final Report issued by the BC Utilities Commission on July 23, 2013 bcuc. com/Documents/ Proceedings/2013/ DOC_35184_C-7-13_ FBC-AMI-ProjectDecision-WEB.pdf). If the concerns raised

in Mr. Karow’s letter were proven to be valid, then I could only suggest stopping the use of microwave ovens, cell phones and iPads: they could kill you instantly.

Henry Sielmann Summerland

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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.

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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!

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77th Business and Community Excellence Awards About the Awards The Summerland Business and Community Excellence Awards publicly recognize businesses, organizations and individuals, with awards in 12 categories.

Award Categories

Business of the Year Award Professional Services Excellence Award Manufacturing/Industrial Excellence Award Tourism and Hospitality Excellence Award Sustainability Leader Award Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Mayor’s Award of Excellence Trade Services Excellence Award Retail Excellence Award Rising Star (New Business) Award Technology and Innovation Award Citizen/Volunteer of the Year Award

To be eligible for nomination: • Business award nominees must be a licensed Summerland business or a corporate member of the Summerland Chamber • Must have been in business at least two years (with the exception of the New Business Award) • Self nominations are allowed Deadline for nominations: January 23, 2015 Complete Award Descriptions and Nomination Forms Available At: Summerland Visitor Centre, Municipal Hall or at the Summerland Review office.

A new on-line nomination form is also available at www.summerlandchamber.com.

Chamber members will vote on finalists and winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on February 28th, 2015.

Clearing snow

Kari Pennington, owner of Rock Star Distribution, shovels the snow in front of her store on Monday morning.

Summerland digs out after winter storm

by John Arendt

Property Owner’s Checklist Have you received your 2015 property assessment notice?

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A winter storm on Sunday and Monday left Summerland covered in a heavy blanket of snow.

According to weather warnings from Environment Canada, snowfall accumulation of up to 45 centimetres was expected.

The snow left Summerlanders digging their way out of their driveways and shovelling sidewalks.

While weather data recorded for Summerland does not include precipitation, Greg Pearce of Environment Canada said Penticton received 16 centimetres of snow on Sunday and another 11 centimetres on Monday, for a total of 27 centimetres in a two-day period.

The greatest snowfall in a 24-hour period was Jan. 24, 2004, when 24 centimetres was recorded.

Don Darling, director of engineering and public works for the municipality, said workers were out on Sunday until 8 p.m. clearing snow from municipal streets.

On Monday, they began at 5 a.m., ploughing the streets and removing excess snow.

“It’s huge,” Darling said of the snowfall. “It’s been a while since we’ve had this much snow.”

The municipality clears bus routes, steep roads and possible danger areas first, before clearing flat and less busy roads, he said.

In the downtown area crews also had to remove the snow from the area. Excess snow is taken to sites elsewhere in the community, including one on Peach Orchard Road.

During the day, three of the four municipal sanding trucks had problems

with the electronics for the sanding equipment.

The repair time was four hours out of 48 hours of total operating time, Darling said.

Schools were open on Monday, but the school district did not provide bus service in Summerland.

The transit service was also affected. By noon, Summerland’s Handi-Dart service had cancelled its afternoon runs and by 2 p.m., the regularly scheduled runs between Summerland and Penticton were also cancelled.

The cancellation continued on Tuesday.

On the highways, motorists had to contend with difficult conditions and throughout the Okanagan Valley, warnings were issued for compact snow with slippery sections, heavy snowfall and limited visibility along the highways.

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Artist works in movie set decoration

by Carla McLeod Special to the Review

She has been hugged by Clint Eastwood and he said her work was “perfect.”

Anthony Hopkins has told her she was a “true artist.”

Janice BlackieGoodine is a set decorator. She has created the backdrop scenes for some of the biggest movies of our time and has worked with many famous actors.

She grew up in Calgary and in Drumheller, Alberta and came from a farming and ranching background.

After attending the Alberta College of Art, she soon realized that it was hard to make a living as an artist. She then found her way into the film industry.

“I was one of the first women in the film industry in Alberta when it was really a man’s world,” explained BlackieGoodine. “I had to work really hard to prove myself.”

She started out doing sets for educational television. The more experienced she became, the bigger

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the time period the movie takes place in and analyzes the characters. She meets with the film’s designers and directors and then does a budget.

“Then I get to go shopping with other people’s money,” she said. “I have to pro-

“We have to make sure we are as technically correct as possible. We want people to believe it is in that era.

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the projects.

“My first really big break was when Superman III came to Calgary and I got hired as a set decorator,” she said.

In order to do her job, Blackie-Goodine first reads the movie script. She researches

vide all the furniture, appliances, floor and window coverings, ornaments and anything that would be in the home or business environment that the film is taking place in.”

When decorating for a period show set

in the 1800s or 1920s, she must search the country for antiques, often poking around in people’s sheds and attics. She’s travelled around with a buyer and a five ton truck, buying items from collectors and antique stores. She has even bought items locally.

Blackie-Goodine explained that it can be a real challenge to decorate for a movie that is set in the 1960s, 70s and 80s, due to the fact that we have become such a disposable society.

“People discard things, furniture and appliances,” she said.

“People don’t keep things like they did in the old days and things use to last longer. Now everything breaks down and gets chucked.”

Once the carpenters have built the movie sets, BlackieGoodine and her crew go in and decorate, paying attention to detail.

“We have to make sure we are as technically correct as possible,” she said.

“We want people to believe it is in that era and it helps the actor’s performances if everything around them is correct for the period. It transports them back.”

It is also in the details that movie watchers can get a feel for the characters.

“We’re developing the character through their belongings,” she explained.

The down side of a set decorator’s job is the amount of work that goes into creat-

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Since moving here Important Dates: Blackie-Goodine has Nominations Open: January 14, 2015 had more time to Nominations Closed: February 14, 2015 paint and has been In-branch Voting: April 20 ~ 24, 2015 inspired by the natAnnual General Meeting: May 7, 2015 ural beauty of the 2014 Nominating Committee landscapes around Director Sandy Berry her. She also finds Director Lorrie Forde Summerland’s arts Director Bev Skinner community to be very vibrant and supportive.

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Public spoke against urban growth plan Opposition to Summerland’s proposed Urban Growth Strategy dominated the community’s news throughout 2014.

Throughout 2013, the community had sought input for the growth strategy with numerous workshops, community dialogues and surveys. The engagement campaign drew responses from around 1,300 people.

But the proposed growth plan, when it was first shown at the end of 2014, came under criticism.

The plan included an adjustment to the boundaries of the Agricultural Land Reserve in Summerland. It called for the removal of 80.34 hec-

tares near the core of the community, while 91.7 hectares in the Prairie Valley area would be added to the land reserve.

Defending the land exchange, Mayor Janice Perrino said the plan was based on comments and input from the public.

In response, Stop the Swap organized a rally and circulated a petition opposing the land exchange.

The petition drew more than 3,000 signatures, including more than 1,500 from Summerlanders.

A public hearing on the growth strategy was held in March, in the Arena Banquet Room. The room was filled to capacity and some were turned away.

A second hearing was held in April, in the Summerland Secondary School gym.

This hearing lasted more than three hours. Most of the 39 speakers voiced their opposition to the plan.

“Thank you for reminding us what a bad trade looks like,” Don Gayton said at the hearing. He said the proposal was the result of “a flawed and predetermined consultation process.”

Others also raised questions about the process. “We have wasted a whole bunch of money getting a 91-page report together that is completely flawed,” said Brian Adams.

“Prime agricultural land needs to be pre-

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When the vote was held in late April, municipal council proceeded with the growth plan.

Two members of council, Coun. Bruce Hallquist and Coun.

Lloyd Christopherson, were absent for all discussions and votes on the growth plan, since both own land in the affected area.

The sole council voice against the land plan was Coun. Peter Waterman.

Waterman said outcry against the plan had to be considered.

“There’s been heavy, reasoned opposition to the proposal,” he said at the time.

The plan was sent to the Agricultural Land Commission for approval.

However, after the municipal election, the newly elected council voted to withdraw the application.

Coun. Janet Peake was the only member of council who voted against the withdrawal.

Early in 2015, municipal council will hold a workshop to discuss other options for the urban growth strategy.

Oath of office

Judge Greg Koturbash, left, watches as Mayor Peter Waterman signs the paperwork at the inauguration ceremony on Dec. 1.

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Summerlanders replaced most of the municipal council when the civic election was held in November.

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councillor in the last election, was elected mayor with 1,197 out of 4,428 votes in the five-way mayoral race.

He was the only member of the previous council to return to the table.

Waterman had served as a councillor from 2011 to 2014 and from 2005 to 2008.

“I will lead a new council that will listen and respectfully

The other candidates for mayor were Roch Fortin with 1,120 votes, former Summerland councillor and mayor David Gregory with 1,005, Orv Robson from the outgoing council with 1,003 and Christopher Boisvert-Gilman with 103.

Of the six councillors who were elected on Nov. 15, only one, Janet Peake, had any experience as a municipal council“I will lead a new lor. She had council that will listen served as a councillor and respectfully disand mayor cuss issues with the in Ontario.

Toni Boot public. The public has was elected demanded, time and with 2,819 again, that they want votes, followed by to be heard.”

Peter Waterman Erin Trainer with 2,214, Erin Carlson discuss issues with with 2,096, Richard the public,” he said Barkwill with 1,843, when he announced Peake with 1,707 and his intention to seek Doug Holmes with the mayoral role. 1,650.

“The public has There were 16 candemanded, time and didates for the six again, that they want councillor positions. to be heard.”

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Steam reached Junior B semi-finals The Summerland Steam enjoyed a

strong hockey season last year, end-

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manlike player and Kienan Scott was named rookie of the year and top scorer.

Daylan Robertson was named most valuable player in the playoffs.

In fall, when the team began its new season, many of last year’s players had moved on.

Only seven of the players were part of the previous year’s team.

Despite the turnover, Wilson said the players have excelled on the ice.

“We probably have one of the strongest defence cores in the league,” Wilson said.

“We have the lowest goals against average

in the league.”

The team ended 2014 in second place in the Okanagan/ Shuswap Conference: Okanagan Division in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League.

The team’s record was 22 wins, 11 losses and two overtime losses, placing the team behind the Osoyoos Coyotes, but ahead of the Princeton Posse, Kelowna Chiefs and North Okanagan Knights.

Regular season action will continue until Feb. 14.

The Summerland Steam has been the community’s Junior B team since 2011.

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Semi-final action

Michael Winnitoy of the Summerland Steam attempts to block a North Okanagan Knights player during the seventh game of the division semi-finals in March. Despite a strong season, the semi-final win went to Armstrong, not Summerland.

Kripps competed in Olympics Summerland bobsleigh athlete competed in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi,Russia in February, but the fourman team’s performance was marred by a crash.

The Canadian sled crashed when it turned on its side near the end of the course.

“Apart from a mistake in the 14th corner the run was very good,” Kripps said. “We also had a big start getting off the line in 4.76 seconds.”

Before the crash, the team was in second place.

While they were out of the medal contention, Kripps and his teammates were able to compete the following day, finish-

“It was a really good year and we’re moving in the right direction,” said Gregg Wilson, co-owner and general manager of the team.

In the semi-finals, the team faced the North Okanagan Knights.

Several of the Steam players were noted for their contributions on the ice.

At the year-end awards in March, Olli Dickson was named fan favourite, Josh DaCosta was named top defence player, Brett Huber was named most valuable player, Rylan Sideroff was named most sports-

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Thursday Al-Anon offers help to families and friends of alcoholics. Summerland Serenity Group meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in the United Church hall.

Call 250-490-9272 for more information.

Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers meet at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre on Thursday evenings.

Beavers meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Cubs meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Scouts meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Venturers meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For details

call Trent at 250-4941990.

Carpet bowling at the Summerland Seniors’ Drop-in Centre is held every Thursday at 10 a.m. and every Sunday at 1:15 p.m.

Euchre is played every second and fourth Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. Lyme Disease support group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. at Theo’s Restaurant in Penticton.

Everyone welcome.

Seniors’ volleyball at

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summerland baptist 10318 Elliott Street Two Services each Sunday 9:00am & 11:00am SBC Kids In Both Services Lead Pastor: Larry Schram Associate Pastor: Del Riemer For info or help call 250-494-3881 www.summerlandbaptist.ca

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Worship with us, Sunday at 10:00 am with Kids Shop Celebration Ages 3-12 Loving God, Loving People Pastor: Rev. Don Huston

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the Youth Centre beginning at 10 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday.

For additional information call Jane or Frank at 250-494-4666.

Summerland Material Girls Quilt Guild meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from September to May at 9 a.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre, 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. For more information call Cathy Patterson at 250-494-8274 or Annie Smirmaul at 250-4942286.

Summerland Sportsmen’s Association meets every third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Summerland Legion. The SSA focuses on fishing, shooting, hunting, archery and conservation and is affiliated with the B.C. Wildlife Federation. New members welcome.

The Summerland Multiple Sclerosis Group meets on the first Thursday of every month at 10:30 a.m. at the MS office, 3373 Skaha Rd., Penticton. Everyone welcome. For more information call Sherry at 250-493-6564.

The Summerland Traditional Rug Artists will meet every Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Summerland United Church Hall. If you are interested in joining this fun group or seeing what this creative craft involves do drop in.

Visitors always welcome.

For more information about this time-honoured art please contact Juliet at 250-494-1278 or Marilyn at 250-494-6434.

Friday Bridge is played every Friday at 1 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown St. Phone 250-494-8164.

Cribbage is played every Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. Pleasure Painters meet every Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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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 250-494-5473.

Monday Beginner Tai Chi on Mondays at 2 p.m. at the Summerland Legion.

Continuing classes at 2:30 p.m. All proceeds go to the Legion.

Dabber Bingo is played at the Senior Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St., every Monday at 1:30 p.m. 16 regular games, Lucky 7, Odd/ Even, Bonanza. Everyone is welcome. License #832873.

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Okanagan Christian Men’s Choir. This nondenominational choir invites you to join us, have fun, sing unto the Lord and enjoy the fellowship of other singers. Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. at Summerland Baptist Church, Fireside Room.

For more information contact Hans at 250494-7127.

The South Okanagan Orchid Society meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Shatford Centre in Penticton. The group meets September to June. For more information, contact Joan at 250494-4293.

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The Summerland Crokinole Club meets Monday nights at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Summerland Seniors Centre. Contact Darlene at 250-494-9310.

Tuesday Bridge games at St. Stephen’s Church Hall on Tuesdays beginning at 1 p.m. New players are always welcome.

Refreshments served.

Call 250-494-6116 or 250-494-5363.

Dementia Caregiver Support Group — Are you providing care or support for someone dealing with Alzheimer’s or another dementia?

Please join us at our Summerland meeting to explore how we can assist you. The meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Summerland IOOF Hall, 9536 Main St. Call Laurie Myres at 250-493-8182 or email lmyres@alzheimerbc.org.

Penticton Concert Band practices Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

New members welcome. Intermediate to advanced players. Call Gerald at 250-809-2087.

Quest Society of Summerland meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the meeting room at 9700 Brown St. (Parkdale Place). For more information phone Marilyn Topham at 250-4946434 or Joan Lansdell at 778-476-0596. Email questsociety@shaw.ca.

South Okanagan Genealogical Society is open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Penticton Library Museum building.

Contact Nola Reid at 250-492-0751.

Summerland Kiwanis Club meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Kiwanis Lodge on Quinpool at 6 p.m. New members are welcome. Contact Tom Jacques at 250-494-4339.

Summerland VIP (Visually Impaired Persons) members and friends meet the second Tuesday of the month at Parkdale Lounge.

Tai chi at the Summerland Seniors’ Centre, Tuesdays at 9 a.m. for beginners, 10

a.m. for advanced, and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. for beginner and intermediate. For more information call Nancy at 250494-8902.

The Mental Wellness Centre, Summerland Branch, will be open the first, third and fourth Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon at the Summerland United Church. Inquiries welcome.

The Summerland Multiple Sclerosis Group joins the Penticton MS Group every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for a coffee social at the Cherry Lane Mall Food Court.

Whist is played on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m. at the Seniors Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown St.

Wednesday Be.Free, a 12-step Christ-centred recovery program that is not addiction specific, meets every Wednesday at Summerland Alliance Church at 7 p.m. For more information contact the SAC office at 250-494-9975 and ask to speak to Pastor Rick.

Did you know Summerland has a Garden Club? Meetings are casual. Gardening experience varies. All gardeners are welcome. Meetings are the third Wednesday of the month. Contact Jan Carlson at 250-4945112 for more information.

Summerland Art Club meets every Wednesday, September to June, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lower level of the Summerland Library on Wharton Street.

Painters of all levels are welcome. Workshops available. For information call Mary at 250494-5851.

Summerland ATV Club meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Summerland Library lower level. The club promotes responsible ridership including registration, insurance, safety certification and scheduled pleasure rides.

Membership includes orchardists, farmers, ranchers and fun seekers of all ages including

Dan Ashton, MLA MLA Dan Ashton's office will be available at the Summerland Chamber of Commerce, 15600 Hwy 97, from 9am - 12pm every Tuesday, No appointments necessary.

Penticton Office 250 487 4400

those with disabilities.

Summerland Scribes, a group for creative writers passionately engaged in works of fiction, creative non-fiction and playwriting, meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Summerland Arts Centre, 9533 Main St. Call John at 250-4940460.

The 902 Summerland Air Cadets parade Wednesday nights, from 6:15 to 9:30 p.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre, 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. All youth aged 12 to 18 welcome. Call the Air Cadet office at 250494-7988. Tyler Willis is the commanding officer.

The Summerland Badminton Club plays every Wednesday at 7 p.m. all year. Shaun at 250-494-1513.

Upcoming Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week, Recope Society of Summerland offers medically supervised water therapy and land exercise programs helpful to clients with various medical conditions, such as joint replacements, stroke, back problems, arthritis, to name just a few.

A medical referral is required.

Oldtimer Hockey Group for ages 55 to 85+ plays Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8 to 9:30 a.m. For registration and details contact Wayne at 250-4947460.

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.

The members of the Summerland Dance Club invite couples to dances at the Royal Canadian Legion.

Dances will be held Jan. 10, Feb. 7, March 14, April 11 and May 9. Dances run from 8 to 11 p.m. For further information call Anne Ling at 250-494-7168 or Ron Hack at 250486-6858.

The Summerland Museum has resumed its fall and winter hours.

The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m.

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Arts Council provides programs for students Happy New Year everyone!

Now that Christmas is over and the new year has begun and everyone has their new calendars up it’s a good opportunity to mention a number of upcoming events both in Summerland and Penticton.

The Summerland Community Arts Council’s homeschool and after school programs begin this week at the Summerland Arts Centre.

These weekly events are an excellent opportunity for your to child explore the wonderful ways of the arts through drawing, painting, mark-making and building using imagination and creativity.

The sessions are Wednesday afternoons and you can register in person at the Summerland Arts Gallery at 9908 Main Street or call 250-4944494 or email Karan at the gallery admin@ summerlandarts.com

for further details.

Next Wednesday, Jan. 14 is the first Philosophers’ Cafe of the spring 2015 season. You are invited to join Summerlander Danielle Krysa as she challenges us to embrace our own creative blocks, insecurities, and inner critics.

Krysa is the author of the “Creative Block” and Wednesday’s session is entitled “How do you unleash the creative block?”

The Summerland Community Arts

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David Finnis Council hosts six shows per year at the Summerland Art Gallery.

Each show runs for six weeks and the first one will open with a reception from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5 and run until Saturday, March 14.

The show, entitled Talking to Strangers, features works by Bill Edmonds.

Talking to Strangers is a show inspired by the relationships formed by strangers over the Internet.

The images produced were based on images and texts sent to Bill by strangers he met on social chat

sites.

Information on all 2015 shows can be found at summerlandarts.com/art-centre/main-gallery The Penticton Art Gallery’s Kitchen Stove Film Series continues with the amusing film The Hundred Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared being shown Thursday, Jan. 22 at the Landmark Theatre in Penticton.

This film is based on the hilarious novel of the same name and follows the unlikely story of a centenarian who decides it’s not too late to start over.

Summerland Secondary’s annual drama production will be the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast and will be told at Centre Stage Theatre in February.

This Arts Palette column 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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Spencer was born in 1996 and started playing hockey at the Atom level when he was 8.

“Huffer’s” favourite hockey memory is winning the peewee hockey provincials. His favourite pre-game meal is pasta and 5 hour energy with red skittles. His favourite movie is Transformers, and his favourite song is Sweet Annie by Zac Brown Band. In addition to hockey, Spencer also likes fishing, poker, pool and ping pong. He thinks the best thing about Summerland is that it’s a very nice community with cool scenery.

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Steam lose three in Junior B hockey action

While the Summerland Steam remain in second place in their division in Junior B hockey, the team lost its last three games.

On Dec. 31, the Steam lost 4-1 to the Princeton Posse.

The Posse dominated their home-ice gain, beginning with

two goals in the first period, one on a power play.

The Posse extended their lead with a goal at 9:43 in the second period.

At 7:22, Cody Egilson of the Steam scored an unassisted goal for Summerland.

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tinued to dominate the game with a third-period goal.

On Jan. 2, the Steam hosted the Sicamous Eagles, playing to a 4-3 loss.

The Eagles took the lead in the first period with two goals.

At 5:07, Adam Jones scored an

unassisted goal for the Steam.

A third Sicamous goal, with one second left in the period, retained the Eagles’ two-goal advantage.

In the second period, Cole Woodliffe scored for the Steam at 11:57. Coleton Fisher and Jack Mills had

the assists.

The Eagles responded with a goal at 7:29.

Summerland narrowed the lead in the third period with a goal by Nicholas Gnazdowsky, assisted by Egilson, but the Steam could not catch the Eagles’ lead.

On Sunday, Summerland played to a 3-2 loss against the Posse in Princeton.

The sole goal in the first period was by the Posse at 2:14.

In the second period, Mills scored for the Steam on a power play with 15 seconds remaining. Michael

McEachern and Jarrett Malchow assisted.

In the third period, Princeton scored at 12:29, but Mills responded with a power play goal at 10:30. Woodliffe and Tyson Klingspohn assisted.

The final goal came from the Posse at 7:40.

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KAREN SHEWFELT June 12, 1954 - January 7, 2008 Our lives go on without you, but nothing is the same. We have to hide our heartache, when someone speaks your name. Sad are the hearts that love you, silent the tears that fall. Living our lives without you is the hardest part of all.

You did so many things for us, your heart was kind and true. And when we needed someone, we could always count on you. These special years will not return when we were all together.

But with the love within our hearts, you will walk with us forever.

Lovingly remembered & sadly missed.

Mom, Lisa, Dave, Nolan Clark, Nancy & family

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WALTHER, KATHARINA ROSA FIND A FRIEND

Of Summerland BC, went to her eternal home on December 29, 2014 at the age of 96 years. She is remembered and sadly missed by her loving daughters: Frederika O’Brien and Rita Becker and four grandchildren. Katharina was sadly predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Kurt in 2009. Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 AM on January 8, 2015 from the Holy Child Catholic Church, 14010 Rosedale Ave. Summerland, BC. Memorial Tributes in Katharina’s honour would be appreciated to Dr. Andrew Pavillion Extended Care in Summerland, BC.

CLARK, WILLIAM “BILL” DAVID

“Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy, sunshine in my eyes can make me cry, Sunshine on the water looks so lovely, sunshine almost always makes me high.

If I had a tale that I could tell you, I’d tell a tale sure to make you smile.

If I had a wish that I could wish for you, I’d make a wish for sunshine all the while.”

Lyrics by John Denver CLARK, William “Bill” David passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at the age of 86.

Bill lived, worked and fished all of his life in and around Summerland. A true Summerland boy.

He will be sadly missed by his family and all that knew him. Bill was born in Summerland on January 21, 1928 to Jim and Margaret Clark. The youngest of five children. At the age of 17 he joined the Merchant Marines aboard the Alaska Prince helping in the galley and on deck when supplies were delivered up and down the West Coast. Upon his returned he met Dorothy Arnold and was married May 24th, 1952.

They had three children. Over the years Bill worked at the Summerland Box Factory, Smith & Henry Trucking, helped build the Legion and worked for the Municipality of Summerland for 28 years driving school bus in the early years, helped build the road to Giant’s Head Park as well as driving the loader, trucks, and sand trucks for many years. Bill loved fishing, being outdoors on the water and in the fresh air and sunshine. He fished with many buddies on the lakes around Summerland, the Okanagan Lake and Douglas Lake many times with Gordon Stein. His Douglas Lake cap was his prize possession while living at Parkside Comfort Living and then Prairie Valley Lodge.

Bill was a member of the Summerland Royal Canadian Legion and was active in the B.P.O. Elks in Summerland until it was disbanded and moved to Penticton. Bill is survived by his daughters Barbara (Merv) Novak, Margaret (Zoltan) Kovacs and his son Tom Clark (Tracy McKelvey). Bill has 5 grandchildren Chevi, Cristal, Harley, Codie, Anthony. Bill was predeceased by his parents Jim and Margaret, his wife Dorothy, his brothers Jim, George, Andrew and sister Isabell. Bill will be remembered for being strong and steadfast throughout his life. He could be counted on for his bright, mischievous smile, his quick wit and the generosity of his time to help family and friends.

Bill is now free to whistle and sing to his hearts content while fishing for the big one. Words can not express the family’s gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Bannerman, Lisa and Andrew Burt, Austin Lusted and all the Angels on the staff of Prairie Valley Lodge for the special quality of life and wonderful care Bill received over the past few years. Bill requested there be no service. He will be cremated. No flowers please but donations in Bill’s name could be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Alzheimer Society.

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CHALMERS, WILLIAM BOB June 9, 1923 – December 31, 2014

Bob and his wife Helen of 62 years lived in Summerland until Bob’s death on the last day of 2014. Bob started out wanting to be an aircraft engineer and even worked at a Boeing plant for some time. However, tuberculosis intervened when he was a young adult, changing his life path in a number of ways. During his rather lengthy convalescence, he met a neighbor who was a teacher and began to think about teaching as a career. During a hospital stay to have part of a lung removed, Bob met Helen, a lovely young nurse, who later became his wife. Bob and Helen moved to Summerland in 1951 to take a teaching job at Summerland Secondary School, where he taught primarily math until 1981. After Bob retired from classroom teaching, he tutored math students for another 25 years. Bob was also involved with the high school band. For about 25 years, he and Helen spent their May 5th wedding anniversary chaperoning the school band on band trips. He and Helen also accompanied a group of students to Expo 67 in Montreal. Bob loved jazz and used to invite interested groups of high school students to listen to Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong on his old 45s and LPs. Jazz lit up the weekends for Bob, too. When Friday rolled around, he’d head home, put on his jeans and sweatshirt, crank up the jazz, and wrestle with his boys, and whatever dogs were living with him at the time – Skipper, Sophie, Barney, Louie, Grady, or Becky. Bob also loved horses and spent a number of years driving out to Prairie Valley early in the morning, before school started to feed and water his. He especially liked snowy mornings when he got to “break trail”. He spent many pleasurable hours trail riding with his kids and with Chester Reinertson, a real cowboy! Bob and Helen were involved in the United Church for many years and served in all sorts of volunteer roles there, as well as in lots of other volunteer capacities in the community. Having the summers off gave Bob and Helen the opportunity to travel, first with their three kids, and later in their little motorhome. The Yukon was a favorite destination and they travelled the Alaska Highway many times to visit their daughter, Joie and her family. They also got to know Idaho when middle son Bill and his family were living there, and when youngest son Dean moved to Chile with his family, off they went to visit, when Bob was 86 years old, right after the big earthquake. Bob’s adventurous spirit was alive and well until his death – after living for 62 years in the Okanagan, he finally decided to try wearing sandals! Bob is survived by his loving wife, Helen, and by his three children, Joie (Gerry), Bill (Sophie), and Dean (Sandra) as well as seven grandchildren – Emily, Will, Jonathan, Dawson, Ursula, Phoebe and Nicola. There will be a Memorial Service on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the Summerland United Church.

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Marion Evelyn Hewson (née Campbell) died peacefully in Moog and Friends Hospice House on Dec. 25, 2014 in Penticton, B.C. at the age of 88.

Marion is survived by her son Rod (Sylvia), daughter Heather (John) and grandchildren, Genevieve, Jennifer, Megan and Michael. She is predeceased by her granddaughter Monique, sister Isabel Chapman, first husband Bernard St. Denis and second husband Lorne Hewson.

Marion was born on June 8, 1926 in Summerland, B.C. to Elizabeth and Ernest Campbell. She graduated from University of British Columbia in 1948 with a degree in Home Economics and teaching. She lived in the lower mainland most of her life and returned to Summerland around 1990 where she resided until her death.

A funeral was held Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, at 1PM in the Summerland Chapel (13205 Rosedale Ave, Summerland, B.C.)

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KUHRE, IRENE MARIA

Kuhre, Irene Maria went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2014. Remembered and sadly missed by her husband Alvin, children Lilly Alvina (Gary) Byrtus of Edmonton, Sheila Lynne (Tim) Kuhre of Summerland,6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and son in law David. Irene was sadly predeceased by her daughter Rita, her parents Natalia and Heinrich Sychla, brothers and sisters Eugene, Hermann, Aurelia, Henrietta, Alicia, Sophia, Joseph. Irene was passionate about gardening, cooking and sewing.

Playing cards with Alvin and friends were special times. Always a special time when friends and relatives would visit. Thank you to the wonderful neighbours and friends, Dr. Wilson and the medical team at the Rosedale Medical Clinic, Summerland Medicine Centre, Summerland Royal Bank, Summerland’s BC Ambulance staff, as well as the amazing staff of the Penticton Regional Hospital that extended such warm and compassionate care. Special note of thanks to Pastor Michael Colbeck and the members of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 am, Tuesday, January 6, 2015 from St. John’s Lutheran Church, 15244 North Victoria Road, Summerland, BC with Pastor Michael Colbeck officiating. Interment to follow in the Summerland Canyonview Cemetery.

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ELDRIDGE, ROD HERBERT February 6, 1943 - December 30, 2014

Rod passed away suddenly in the presence of his loving wife of 47 years, Lynda and their daughter, Shannon. Throughout his brief, but courageous fight with pancreatic cancer, he showed grace, humour and dignity. Rod was born in Vancouver, BC to Herbert and Winnifred Eldridge. In 1965, he met the love of his life, Lynda. After they married, they moved to Kitimat where Rod began his teaching career. They settled in Summerland in 1973 and together raised their family. Rod taught at McDonald School for many years prior to taking a leadership role with the science department at Summerland Secondary School and in 2009, he received a national award from Youth Science Canada for starting up Summerland’s participation in science fairs. Teaching and helping others was his passion in life, and he spent countless hours volunteering with Kinsmen and in his community. Rod enjoyed being outdoors (skiing, golfing, fishing, camping) and he and Lynda spent many winters in Arizona and California.

He is survived by wife, Lynda; his son and best friend, Michael; his daughter, Shannon (Clayton Gall) and his treasured grandchildren, Jack and Madeline. He also leaves behind his sister, Diane (Glen Witter); nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins and many close friends.

Thanks to Dr. Bannerman for his compassion and care and to Rod’s friends and family during his illness.

Friends and family are invited to attend a service celebrating Rod’s life on Saturday, January 10 at 1pm at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church in Summerland. A reception will follow in the church hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Youth Science Canada would be appreciated.

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Financial Services ARE YOU $10K or more in debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783

Painting & Decorating

Appliances

PLUMBER/GAS FITTER (2nd, 3rd, 4th year or J/man) required for Grand Forks company. We provide residential service, renovation, and construction services to our clients. If you are self-motivated, a problem solver, and have good communication skills - we need you.

Please send detailed resume to plumberdandy@telus.net or fax to 250-442-3327.

Heavy Duty Machinery

Employment

• SAW FILER • ELECTRICIANS • MILLWRIGHT/WELDER

- Surrey B.C Searching for highly motivated and ambitious individuals to work and be challenged in their field.

Competitive Wage & Good BeneďŹ t Package Offered!

Please forward your resume: Fax:(1)604-581-4104 Email: careers@tealjones.com Visit: www.tealjones.com

Residential painting. Small jobs welcome. Heather Ross 250-494-7697

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple.

Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts.

We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

(1) 250-899-3163

3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

Rebuilt Appliances with Full Warranties

WASHERS from $299 WASHER/DRYER sets from $449 FRIDGES from $299 RANGES Ask about our from $299 6 month buyback

493-3011

Give life .... register to be an organ donor today!

492-7236

#180-1652 Fairview Rd

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

Trades are welcome.

40’Containers under $2500!

DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift.

Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator.

Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

(across from Home Hardware)

4HERE S MORE TO LOSE THAN JUST MEMORIES

Home Improvements FULL SERVICE plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928

NEW & REBUILT APPLIANCES

HUGE SELECTION - LOWEST PRICES

for more information 1-800-663-6189 www.transplant.bc.ca

WWW ALZHEIMERBC ORG

Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

SERVICE & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY Summerland's Only Local Flower Shop.

QUALITY residential/commercial storage, Professional Wine Vaults, rates from $15.00/month 250-494-5444 • 9400 Cedar Ave. www.aaministoragewinecellar.com

Diane’s

Hair Design

Affordable Hair Care For the Whole Family.

778-516-5778 10104 Wharton St.

Misc. for Sale

Sporting Goods Snowboard equipment: Burton boots, size 8, $60. Snowboard boots, size 8, $20. Elan snowboard, 145 cm, $90.

Snowboard cover/bag, $15.

North Face Steep Tech jacket, size med, $80. 250-494-9319.

Misc. Wanted A Collector wants to buy your silver coins, Ingots, collectors coins, old money, old stone carvings, and sculptures. Call Todd 250-864-3521 BUYING gold jewelry! Bracelets, chains, necklaces, rings, watches, coins, gold teeth, etc.

Call Todd @ 250-864-3521.

Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 250-499-0251 Local Wanted: Looking for used gold panning equipment. Goldpans, sluice boxes, pumps etc.

Call 250-490-6158.

We pay cash! Bring in your unwanted jewelry, gold dental crowns, silverware, war medals, Canadian and US silver coins to Summerland Gold and Silver Exchange. 13209 Victoria Road. Locally owned and operated. 778-516-5888.

Musical Instruments GUITAR LESSONS LESSONS

250-494-8323

www.martinstowers.com SUMMERLAND

#3-13604 Victoria Rd. N. in the Sungate Plaza

250-494-5432 or 1-877-494-5432

Thinking of Buying or Selling, Call

Lisa Knight

Helping you through one of the most important decisions of your life

250-490-7677

See our daily specials and our entire menu online at www.yakispizza.com

Summerland residents turn to the pages of this paper to ďŹ nd professional and reliable local companies and service providers. To add it to your marketing mix, call 250-494-5406

Merchandise for Sale

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Really big sale!� All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Call Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or visit www.pioneersteel.ca

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Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate Mortgages PRIVATE MORTGAGE Lender. Funding smaller - 2nd, 3rd, & interim mortgages. No fees!

Pls email: grpacific@telus.net Courtesy to agents.

Rentals Storage

Guitar lessons.

Classical Jazz Fingerstyle. 29 years teaching.

Gordon Boothe.

250-494-1866.

Heated storage.

Secure 1,500 sq foot storage facility.

Easy, level access. $800/mo.

Call 250-490-5398.

Auto Services

Auto Services

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Valley West

9203 James Avenue

250-494-0010 Legal Notices

Legal Notices

LEGAL NOTICE Notice to Creditors Re: The estate of William David Clark, deceased.

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of William David Clark are hereby notified that the particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executrix Barbara D. Novak of #209 1230 Verdier Ave., Brentwood Bay, B.C. V8M 1P2 on or before February 10, 2015, after which date the Executrix will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executix then has notice.

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While some swimmers dashed into the chilly water of Okanagan Lake, others ran out even faster during the brief Polar Bear Dip on Jan. 1 at noon.

Year begins with icy swim

by John Arendt

Drone photo courtesy of Kevin Kole

Organizers estimated at least 150 people took part in the 30th annual Polar Bear Dip, while between 350 and 400 spectators watched.

Allison Howard, left, Diana McGregor, Drew Makepeace, Charlie Parcher, Evy Tra and Julia Perrier were dressed in colourful costumes for the swim.

Despite the cold and windy weather on New Year’s Day, at least 150 participants braved the elements to start the year with a chilly swim.

Organizers of the Summerland Kinsmen Club’s 30th annual Polar Bear Dip said at least 150 participants and between 350 and 400 spectators gathered for the brief noon swim in Okanagan Lake.

According to Environment Canada’s weather information for Summerland, the temperature at noon was -4.6 with a southeast wind at 10 kilometres an hour. The wind chill was -9.

Participants noticed the cold weather.

“This is the coldest I think it’s been,” said Allison Howard, participating for the seventh time.

Others described the weather as “brisk” and “cold” as they warmed up by fires after the swim.

Barry Bates, who has participated around 10 years, said conditions were great this year. “It felt warmer than last year,” he said.

The temperature

during last year’s dip was -2.3.

Bates said the swim has become an annual event and a New Year’s Day tradition for him.

“This is the only time I’ll be in the lake this year,” he added.

Thomas Ziebarth said the swim was not as bad as he had expected. “I remembered the run, but as soon as I jumped in, I felt nothing,” he said as he warmed up after the swim.

Brooke Vallee participated for the first time. “I wanted to try something fun for the new year,” she said. “Not very many people do this.”

Chris Boehm, also participating for the first time, wanted to try an unusual New Year’s Day event. “I wanted to do something crazy to start the year,” he said.

Declan Riddle, another first-time participant, took part on a dare. He said the cold water stings a little, but he plans to participate in the New Year’s dip in the future.

Nyah Meller, 12 years old, also participated for the first time. “It’s a new start, a rush of excitement for the new year,” she said. “I’m going to try to do it every year now.”

Jonathan Ziebarth, left, Victoria Hodgson and Thomas Ziebarth warm up after their first time participating in the cold swim.