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Raising funds for Nepal
Students set up a table near the Royal Bank branch in Summerland to collect money for assistance to Nepal, following a devastating earthquake in that country. At left, Jason Holinaty of SIS Roofing presents a $500 cheque to Teigan Holinaty, one of the fundraiser organizers. Also pictured from left are Kaelan Covert, Samuel Holinaty, Marieca Sheppard, Gracey Cowles, Liam Holinaty and Cooper Cowles. Within four hours, the students had received $3,500 in cash donations and pledges from businesses. The Red Cross and the Canadian government are matching donations dollar for dollar.
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MAYOR: Peter Waterman COUNCILLORS: Richard Barkwill, Toni Boot, Erin Carlson, Doug Holmes, Janet Peake and Erin Trainer
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OCP URBAN GROWTH STRATEGY – BYLAW 2014-002 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Municipal Council will hold a Public Hearing to hear representations of interested persons who deem their interest in property affected by the proposed updated version of the amendments to the OCP relating to the Urban Growth Strategy (Bylaw 2014-002). This updated version reflects several changes including that no land within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) is to be included within the revised Urban Growth Area. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 11th, 2015 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Office, 13211 Henry Avenue, Summerland, B.C. Inquiries relative to the above proposed bylaws should be directed to the Municipal Office, 13211 Henry Avenue, Summerland, B.C. Copies of the bylaws, applications, and related correspondence are available for inspection at the Municipal Office during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), Monday to Friday inclusive (excluding Statutory Holidays), up to and including Monday, May 11th, 2015. Please note that all correspondence submitted to the District of Summerland in response to this Notice will form part of a public record and will be published in a meeting agenda when this matter is before the Council or a Committee of Council. The District considers the author’s address relevant to Council’s consideration of this matter and will discuss this personal information. The author’s phone number and email address is not relevant and should not be included in the correspondence if the author does not wish this personal information disclosed. Council will receive no representation after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Maureen Fugeta, Corporate Officer
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY USE PERMIT APPLICATION Location: Legal: Purpose:
9114 Hoofbeat Street Lot 7, DL 473, ODYD, Plan 147 An application for a temporary use permit has been received to allow a 10 unit agri-tourism accommodation campground on the property located at 9114 Hoofbeat Street.
Municipal Council will consider this application at their Regular Meeting held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Office, 13211 Henry Avenue, Summerland, B.C., on Monday May 11th 2015 commencing at 7:00 p.m. Any person whose property may be affected by this proposed development may appear in person, or by agent, at the Council meeting. The proposed permit and supporting documentation may be inspected at the Development Services Department located at 13211 Henry Avenue between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, up to and including May 11th 2015.
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Emergency planning urged Emergency Preparedness Week is a national awareness initiative that has taken place annually since 1996. The week encourages Canadians to take three simple steps to become better prepared to face a range of emergencies: Know the risks, ake a plan and get an emergency kit. In the Okanagan, the major risk is wildfires. The Okanagan has experienced some of the worst emergency crises in Canada with its wildfires. During an emergency, you and your family could be on your own for some time or be asked to evacuate your home. It may take emergency workers some time to get to you if there is a large event. As well, access to phones, gas, water, sewer and electrical services may be cut off. Learning how to be personally prepared is critical to your family’s safety. Each year, thousands of people face emergency situations that could change their lives forever. Don’t be caught offguard. Make a plan that includes the following: o Know your safe exits from home and neighbourhood o Arrange meeting places to reunite with family or roommates o Designate a person to pick up children should you be unavailable o Decide who are contact persons closeby and out-of-town
Emergency Support Services team is there to help, offering 72 hours of food, shelter and clothing in the event of evacuation under the Provincial Emergency Management Program. In a large emergency event, if you are evacuated, you will be asked to report to your local Emergency Reception Centre. There, trained volunteers can provide support for you and even your pets to help you through this emergency. This year, Emergency Social Services and the Summerland Fire Department will have a display on being prepared at the municipal office from Monday to Friday during Emergency Preparedness Week. Drop by to get information and see our display grab and go bag. Even with the Emergency Social Services support, it is critical that you are prepared for an emergency. “People must be prepared to be “People must be preself-suffipared to be self-sufficient for cient for up to 72 hours. up to 72 hours,” In the event of a large said Fire scale emergency or disC h i e f aster, local and or senior G l e n n Noble. levels of government “In the may not have the resour- event of ces to respond or restore a large services in a timely man- s c a l e e m e rner.” Glenn Noble gency or disaster, local and in an easy-to-reach, or senior levels of accessible place, such government may not as your front-hall have the resources to respond or restore closet. Your Summerland services in a timely manner”. Start on your emergency plan this week and put together your grab and go bag. For more informaBe a part of your community tion call ESS Direcpaper. Comment online. tor John Topham at www.summerlandreview.com 250-494-6434 or Fire Chief Glenn Noble at 250-494-7211 or visit getprepared.gc.ca or embc.gov.bc.ca/em/ h a z a rd _ p re p a re d FOLLOW US ON ness/Personal_SafeTWITTER ty.html. @summerlandnews /summerlandreview o Keep health and insurance information handy o Locate your fire extinguisher, water valve, electrical panel, gas valve and floor drain. Know the hazards in your area and take the time to assemble your family emergency kit. In a disaster when you are asked to evacuate your home, there is often no time to collect emergency supplies. Ensure you have grab-and-go kits for your home, office and vehicle. They should all contain water and supplies for a minimum of 72 hours. You may have some of the items already, such as food, water and a battery operated or windup flashlight, medicines and copies of important identification. Make sure your kit is easy to carry and everyone in the household knows where it is. Keep it in a backpack, duffle bag or suitcase with wheels,
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