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Flagpole effort
Significant effort was required in order to install a flagpole at Summerland Seniors Village.
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Collecting toys
Summerland firefighters are collecting toys and donations for their annual gift drive.
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Poppy drive
The Summerland Legion’s annual poppy drive was a successful fundraiser.
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Building work
When the Jehovah’s Witnesses construct their new Kingdom Hall, the work will be done with volunteer labour.
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Winning team
The Summerland Steam continued their winning streak on the weekend.
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Housing technology
Pat Dheilly, left, Jai Zachary and Anita Huber of ElectroMotion Energy show a prototype of a house which has been designed for use in the Arctic. Because of energy efficient designs in the house and in its heating system, it will result in significant energy savings, Zachary says.
Home concept sold Building which uses technology from ElectroMotion Energy will be constructed in Arctic community John Arendt A prototype house, using energy efficiency technology developed in Summerland, has been designed for the Northwest Territories. ElectroMotion Energy, a Summerland-based company, designed and assembled an 84 square metre home to be built in Arctic communities.
The home design uses ElectroMotion’s patented Revolution technology. The Revolution replaces traditional heating, cooling and hot water systems with one complete unit that also generates electricity. This also provides backup heat and power to the home. Jai Zachary, president of ElectroMotion, said the home will result in energy saving of 30 to 70 per cent. “It pays for itself in 25 to 30 years because of the energy efficiency,” he said. At present, the Northwest Ter-
ritories Housing Corporation has a backlog of providing 2,300 homes. Zachary said the home can be erected by unskilled workers in less than a week. Six of the houses will be build in Paulatuk, a community of around 300 people, north of the Arctic Circle. “This is a great market for us,” Zachary said. “It’s such a perfect match.” He said figures from the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation quote a price of $1.4 million for a house and its total costs over its 25- to 30-year lifespan.
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Blowing in the wind
Dan McCowan uses a leaf blower to unroll a roll of toilet paper at Summerland Celebrates Science. The demonstration of science at Centre Stage Theatre was organized by Kirby Sands, a science teacher at Summerland Secondary School.
Firefighters collect toys and donations Members of the Summerland Fire Department will begin their annual Toys and Toonies for Tots and Teens drive during Festival of Lights on Friday evening. Firefighter Rob Robinson said volunteers from the
department will be downtown during the festival to collect gifts and donations. The following morning, at Santorini’s Restaurant, firefighters will host a breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. New and unwrapped gifts,
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cash donations and donations of Canadian Tire money are accepted. Robinson said Summerlanders have generously supported the drive in previous years. “People are awesome. They
always give us great gifts,” he said. Toys and donations for this year’s drive will be collected until Dec. 14, when staff from the Summerland CIBC branch will assemble the gifts and buy presents for older chil-
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dren and teens. The gifts will be distributed by the Summerland Food Bank in December. Robinson said the need for gifts and the seasonal food bank hampers continues to increase each year.
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Man arrested after stabbing Black Press A man has been arrested after the victim of a stabbing was found flagging down traffic on Highway 97 in Summerland. Joshua James Doell, 40, has been arrested aggravated assault and You’re Invited and charged withwww.edwardjones.com is currently in custody. Summerland RCMP responded to several 911 calls regarding an injured man who was trying to flag down traffic on Highway 97 near Rosedale Avenue. Policehelping found a 32-year-old We have enjoyed Summerland residentsSummerland man achieve their financial goals over facial the pastinjuries year. It as well as stab suffering severe is a pleasure to be a member this community! wounds. The of man was taken to hospital for Please join us for a holiday open house to meet treatment and has been released. and greet friends and neighbours. The investigation is ongoing according to the RCMP. When: Friday, November 29th, 2013 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm Doell consented to a 30-day remand last week.
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Residents at the Summerland Seniors Village gathered pole could be installed. The municipality does not issue at the flagpole on Nov. 9 for a Remembrance Day cere- building permits for flagpoles, but staff in the Developmony, but the flagpole had only been installed two days ment Services department were able to put him in touch earlier. with an engineer who could approve the project. Paul Kozjak, maintenance manager at the facility, said The work was completed on Nov. 7. installing the eight-metre pole required plenty of effort. The pole was constructed by Ripley Stainless in Summerland. The concrete came from A public service message from Bell, Jacoe & Company Oliver and the engineering work was done by a Penticton company. Estate Litigation Kozjak said Interior Ready Mix of Oliver was the only concrete company available to It is a sad sign of the times that Estate litigation is one of do the installation on the Saturday. the fastest growing areas of law. This is partly due to the He added that the engineering work was vast amount of wealth that the leading edge of the “Baby required to provide certification before the Boomers” is now transferring through to their offspring in their estates. Where money is involved unfortunately the bad side of human nature can take over. This wrongful behavior can take many forms, from one sibling taking over control of his or her parents affairs by a Power of Attorney and channeling the money to their own benefit to using undue influence to shape their parents Will in their favour.
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Members of the Summerland Legion held a Remembrance Day event at the flagpole at Summerland Seniors Village on Nov. 9. The flagpole had been installed just two days before the ceremony.
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EDITORIAL Energy efficiency The efficient design elements incorporated into Jai Zachary’s Revolution unit will soon be demonstrated in the Arctic, under some of the most extreme climate conditions anywhere. The Revolution replaces traditional heating, cooling and hot water systems with one complete unit which also generates electricity. The latest development incorporates the technology into a house which can be erected quickly and easily. The simplicity of the house design is useful in places where additional housing units are needed. The energy efficiency adds to the appeal, as it helps to cut costs for homeowners and residents. For those in harsh northern climates, energy costs can be significant, with bills averaging $1,000 a month. Even in areas such as the Okanagan Valley, where the climate is much less severe, energy saving technology makes sense. The improved efficiency and the resulting cost savings make sense whether one is heating a building in a cold climate or cooling a building during the hottest part of the summer. While the benefits of the Revolution technology are obvious for the end users, there is also a benefit for the community. The technology was developed in Summerland and at present, the prototypes have been built here. This results in local jobs producing a product for which there is an obvious need. If the Revolution units can be constructed locally, it will be an advantage for Summerland’s local economy. The need for job creation has been stated repeatedly, and the production of these units would bring jobs to the community. As energy and heating costs rise and as the public takes a greater interest in reducing the creation of greenhouse gases, energy-efficient housing technology will become increasingly important. Having this technology in Summerland will provide important benefits to individual residents and to the community as a whole.
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If you wish to comment on anything you read in the newspaper, or any concern affecting Summerland, write a letter to the editor. We welcome diverse views and opinions. Letters must include your name and a telephone number where you can be reached. Please keep letters to 300 words or less. The Review reserves the right to edit letters for length, content or taste as well as the right to refuse publication of any letter. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage.
Considering the problem of sprawl
Agriculture and growth. Two topics that mean a great deal to people here in Summerland. We are just about a year removed from the municipal election that saw agriculture at the centre of a heated debate. What is interesting to me is that no matter what side you found yourself on, the ultimate decision may not have rested with you or mayor and council for that matter. The decision would be made by a provincial body known as the Agricultural Land Commission. Its mandate is to protect and preserve agricultural land. While I think that is a worthy task, I think local government should have more power with respect to land within its boundaries. In cases where agricultural land is in areas that no longer make sense, I think local government should be able to cre-
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Rob Murphy ate a plan to change that. However, that is not the case and the voting public spoke loud and clear. So, what’s the new growth plan look like? I’m given to understand that the old plan, developed in conjunction with a paid consulting firm, was thrown in the bin. So here’s an idea from me, no need to pay me.... Urban sprawl has always been a concern of mine. When I lived in Calgary, it would take me over an hour to drive across the
city. I was told that New York City, all five boroughs, could fit within Calgary’s city limits. With Summerland being surrounded by protected ALR land, it creates unusual groupings of housing. The problem with that, beyond the sprawl, is that those developments require services, roads, infrastructure etc. It means that
pying space, while nostalgic, are old and in need of serious upgrades. Those upgrades might exceed the value of those buildings. By declaring the downtown density friendly, you are encouraging building owners to think differently and see the value in investing in a new structure. One of the topics
I think local government should have more power with respects to land within its boundaries. residents must drive a lot more to get around. I would like to propose something different. I think Summerland’s downtown should be classified for urban density projects. I would love to see a few 10 to 12 storey mixed commercial/residential buildings line Main Street. Some of the buildings currently occu-
that came up in the recent Chamber of Commerce business walk report was the need for downtown revitalization. If a few building owners take the plunge, a new downtown could emerge. In my opinion, mayor and council should be encouraging an open door policy to any multistorey proposal downtown. Density promotes
walkability. Density increases our tax base without sacrificing that which is precious to us, agricultural land. It also encourages business. Think of the benefits of not having to drive down a hill to get groceries or grab lunch. If there were more people living downtown, local businesses could grow, expand. New businesses would be encouraged. Jobs created. There is no doubt that Summerland is a desirable place to live. We have options for those who want a farm or a big yard. We don’t have many options for those who want neither. For those who want a simple condo or townhouse, there is limited inventory. Build it and they will come. Rob Murphy is the Summerland Review’s sales manager.
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Higher minimum wage needed Dear Editor: Prior to the call for the federal election, the British Columbia Federation of Labour had begun a campaign to raise the minimum wage in B.C. to $15 per hour. The South Okanagan Boundary Labour Council is wholly supportive of this initiative and will be working to engage all working people in this endeavour. The provincial Liberals did, recently, increase the minimum wage by 20 cents an hour or a total of $1.60 per day. The present minimum wage is now $10.45. That daily increase in not enough
to buy a cup of coffee at most retailers serving coffee. The government also said they would tie annual increases to the cost of living increases year over year. Unfortunately, all this does is institutionalize poverty in our province by ensuring that there will never be an opportunity for the minimum wage to actually become a living wage. In the central Okanagan a living wage for a family of four is in the $16 to $18 range. A living wage is defined as a wage that would position working families at a level just above the poverty line. It is time, here in the Okanagan, if we are going to attract and hold on to
young working families to increase the minimum wage closer to, if not actually to a living wage. We are seeing student enrolments declining in Okanagan Skaha School District to a point where the Board of Education is discussing severe measures to close schools. The Okanagan is becoming a place that is hostile to young families due to low wages, high housing costs, and the high costs of living. Now is the time for employers in our region to step up to the plate and recognize that having workers in servitude positions is unacceptable. Usually their employment is only
part time and they have to work multiple jobs just to survive. If an employer is unable to afford at least the $15 minimum wage level then that employer should not be hiring workers but operating their businesses on their own. The South Okanagan Boundary Labour Council invites workers in our region who are not earning a living wage to work with us to convince the provincial government to make this necessary increase to the minimum wage. We can be contacted at info@soblc.ca. Brent Voss, President South Okanagan Boundary Labour Council Penticton
THE EARLY YEARS
Just wait 100 years
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In 1915 Summerland didn’t have a festival of lights. We did have electricity by 1905, but Christmas tree lights were relatively new and not readily available. This decorated wagon, driven by Ralph Kent, won first prize in a parade in 1915 and while the decorations didn’t light up, imagine the mobile Festival of Lights it could have been using today’s technology. Come on downtown on Friday night for this year’s “Country Christmas” light up and see where progress has taken us. Then take a step back in time and drop by the Summerland Museum to warm up with hot chocolate and cookies. See you there!
Donation Green improvements are possible was given to Legion
Dear Editor: Further to my recent letter regarding Legion poppy trays, the head office of Dollarama in Quebec makes a substantial donation to the Dominion Legion Poppy Fund in Ottawa. Donations collected in the Summerland Legion poppy trays placed in local businesses are used primarily to support the needs of our local veterans. John Dorn, past president Branch 22 Royal Canadian Legion Summerland
Dear Editor: The latest American National Geographic – Cool It: The Climate Issue – includes a world map of the binding pledges made by countries to reduce greenhouse gases over two decades. Canada’s efforts have been judged as “highly insufficient” –even lower than the US. We could blame it all on Alberta’s tar sands, or B.C.’s methane-producing cattle ranchers, or on all of the people who insist on taking vacations that require air flights, or even on most of us who refuse to give up our cars and pick-ups. But we can make changes, like Germany has, by giving up all nuclear energy production (by 2022), and shifting to solar and wind energy sources.
That country is now getting one-third of its electricity from those two sources alone. Although they still get 44 per cent of their power from dirty coal, their production from wind and sun is growing so quickly that coal production will soon become unprofitable. In 1990 a bill was introduced and passed in Hamellburg, Bavaria, giving that town the right to produce their own electricity and feed it into the national grid and give the producers a “feed-in tariff.” By 1993 small producers began to receive money to cover their costs of production. By 2000, new laws gave feed-in producers a 20-year guarantee of costs plus a good cash return on their investment. No wonder, then, that tur-
bines on the land and photovoltaic cells on homes have covered Germany. Associations within communities are now investing in both forms of renewables, and are getting a healthy return for their money. So here’s a suggestion. Why cannot our towns and cities’ home/condo/store owners form associations which would see the installation of PV cells on their member’s homes, garages, barns, stores which, when tied into our electrical grid, allow them, at the very minimum to receive a rebate for the power they produce? The next step would be a wind turbine or two, or three, built and maintained by an association (co-op) of owners. Land owners in Ontario who
have had these installed are making a good dollar simply by leasing their land to producers. There is no end to how “green” we could become. Frank Martens Summerland
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Thanks for help with fundraiser Dear Editor: I am writing to thank a great number of people who helped me put on the dry grad 2016 fundraiser, Nightmare on Nixon. First of all, thanks so very much for the kind businesses who donated products for building the maze. Next, my thanks go to all the parents who spent so many hours helping me build the maze that took me a year to plan out. Also helping on the nights of the maze, to keep everything organized and everyone happy, as well as all the parents and students that came to take it all down, thank you. I do apologize to my neighbours, who probably had to buy more candy for the extra visitors who came to their doors. Also for putting up with all the spooky music, air raid sirens, and screaming. Next year will be much quieter, probably... Thank you Raja Gupta, the amazing physics teacher from Summerland Secondary School, who came all nights to help with crowd con-
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trol, cleaning up, and counting the money. He came and supported us without us even asking. Now, to the grads of 2016. You students did such an awesome job! Most of you that could, showed up for all three nights, wore the greasy makeup and had blood splattered on you. You froze your feet and were probably hit a few times by startled guests, but you still stayed in character and totally made the event happen. I could not have done it without you. People came from Penticton, Kelowna and Vernon to see you because they heard what a great job you did. Well done! I think we made 1,200 people’s Halloween, very scary but fun at the same time. And we had a blast doing it! What other fun way can you raise more than $5,500 for your grad? Thank you everyone who took the time to come to our fundraiser, we hope you had as much fun as we did! Heather Pescada Summerland
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Building project
Hawk Colquhoun, four years old, builds a marshmallow boat during Summerland Celebrates Science, an introduction to science held at Summerland Secondary School on Nov. 19.
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Funding provided for invasive species society
The Summerland-based Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society has received provincial funding for its education and coordination program. The $10,500 Community Gaming Grants funding was announced last week. In addition, Alleycats Alliance Society of Penticton received grant funding of $10,000 for its rescue, rehabilitate, release or adopt program and its spayneuter program. “This funding will help these two great organizations continue their very important work,” said Dan Penticton MLA Dan Ashton. Ashton “I would like to thank the volunteers and staff of these groups, who do so much for our communities and the region.” The grants were awarded under the environment category of the Community Gaming Grants program. The grant program allows nonprofit organizations to apply for provincial gaming revenues. Each year, the province approves $135 million in gaming grants for more than 5,000 nonprofit organizations throughout the province. Organizations interested in applying for grant funding can find further information and applications online at gaming.gov.bc.ca/ grants/.
CounCil report The regular meeting of Summerland municipal council was held on Nov. 23 in council chambers. The mayor and all councillors were present.
Variance permit approved
A development variance permit was approved for 6104 Hespeler Road. The variance increases the maximum allowable height of a retaining wall from 1.2 metres to 3.0 metres.
Discussion paper received
Council received the document, Discussion Paper and Proposed Minister’s Bylaw Standards, as marked up by the Agricultural Advisory Committee and forwarded to the Ministry of Agriculture for information.
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Discussing environmental issues
Participants at a public input session last Thursday talked about environmental concerns. The meeting was one of the many consultation sessions the Community Cultural Task Force is holding. Once the consultation process is completed, the task force committee will present a report to municipal council.
Book showcases B.C. Interior A 300-page anthology will feature fiction, true-life stories and poetry about the B.C. Interior. Voices from the Valleys, edited by Jodie Renner, features works of 51 B.C. writers. The anthology includes stories about experiences in remote areas, encounters with wildlife, childhood memories, stories about relationships and family bonds and more. Contributors are from around the province, with 21 living in the South Okanagan. From Summerland, contributors are John Arendt, Keith Dixon, Dianne
Hildebrand and Anita Perry. Renner said she wanted stories with a uniquely B.C. flavour. “I had envisioned a maximum of about 20 contributors and up to 200 pages, but the contributions kept pouring in. I also wanted to represent every region in B.C.’s Interior, which was another factor that led to the expansion of the book,” she said. All proceeds after production expenses will go to Doctors Without Borders Canada. “I have admired their generous efforts around the world for many years, and felt that, as the world’s
leading independent medical relief organization, focusing on emergency medical and humanitarian relief around the world, they were a highly respected, very worthwhile charity to support,” she said. “They offer help in third-world countries and war-torn areas where no health or sanitary systems exist, or where the current infrastructures have been overwhelmed by health needs.” A virtual book launch for Voices from the Valleys will take place on Facebook this Sunday afternoon from noon to 5 p.m. at facebook.com/ events/1531096483856907/
The municipality will provide two letters of support for Community Gaming Grant applications. The letters are to the Summerland Asset Development Initiative and the Agur Lake Camp Society.
Zoning change adopted
Council adopted a bylaw to amend the zoning at 5818 Nixon Rd. The zoning changes from RSD2 to RSD1.
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Sewer area bylaw adopted
A bylaw for a local sanitary sewer service area at 6003 Dale Ave. was adopted.
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Chamber welcomes new members Summerland welcomes our new members who come to share their services and expertise in a variety of areas. Paws ‘N Hooves for Half-Pints provides animal facilitated wellness and therapy, horsemanship and riding lessons to children of all ages. On Main Street Hawt Dawgz Gourmet Burgers and Dogs provides a new twist on old favourites. If you’re looking for convenient fresh food to eat at home Local Motive Organic Delivery is a farm based company striving to help consumers connect with
local and B.C. farm products. Cartwright Mountain Construction works in new build residential construction. Taking on the job of municipal plowing for the season OHHC Holdings Ltd. will provide snow removal services. For painting and decorating work Quality Painting can provide that service. Edgewater Plumbing and Heating is a full service plumbing, heating and drain cleaning company that provides services for commercial, residential and strata customers. S.C. Restorations Ltd. DBA Stutters DKI will offer
The staff of Johnston Meier Insurance will be accepting donations to the Summerland Food Bank now till Christmas.
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Cidery opens tasting room
Dominion Cider Co. is a new craft cidery in Summerland that just launched their first batch of cider: a dry, English pub-style cider made with local heirloom apples. If you weren’t able to catch a tasting during B.C. Craft Cider Week at events in Summerland and on Vancouver Island, you can sample at their cidery during Bottleneck Drive’s Light up the Vines event on Nov. 28 and 29. Their cidery tasting room will be open to the public from 3 to 7 p.m. both days with some great cider, snacks and friends. The tasting room will be officially open after the weekend of Nov. 28 and 29. You can drop by the farm most days to sample and buy some cider, but call first to make sure someone is available to help.
Business anniversaries
Beauty Box Studio
Inc. celebrated their first birthday yesterday. But instead of getting presents they were giving out prizes to their customers. Cherry Tree Quilts Quilt Shop and Studio were also feeling generous on their birthday. They celebrated three years in business this month with a sale and in-store giveaways.
ElectroMotion solution
ElectroMotion Energy has unveiled a remarkably cost effective and energyefficient “Revolution Home” designed specifically for the NWT using their patented ‘Revolution’ Electro Motion “Revolution Home” technology. The Revolution replaces traditional heating, cooling and hot water systems with one complete unit that also generates electricity — and when the power utility fails —automatically switches to provide backup heat and power to the home. The entire system is designed to be efficient and environmentally-friendly by reducing diesel
fuel consumption by some 30 per cent and carbon emissions by approximately 50 per cent. A Revolution home’s initial cost is comparable to a traditional wood frame home, but because it generates electricity and provides huge savings in energy and maintenance costs — it essentially pays for itself.
Open houses
DeLong Studio hosted their annual open house this month to showcase their new products. If you missed the event they are open daily from 10 am to 5 pm until Dec. 22. Continuing the creative theme, Will Enns hosted his annual art party at his home and studio at the beginning of the month. Always a fun occasion, the event provides Will with the opportunity to entertain his patrons and show them what he is currently working on. Last month, Summerland Berryland hosted their first end of season celebration with refreshments and, of course, raspberries.
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“Toast to Coast.” The article looks at the changing landscape of Canada’s wine regions and say that “The TH Wines that we sample inside the tiny 42-square metre tasting room, ...blow me away.”
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Signwave shows services
Signwave Signs have had a great month celebrating their second anniversary with the launch of their new website. The website showcases their products on a user friendly and modern new site. Signwave’s new marketing strategy also includes an enhanced listing on the Chamber website that highlights their key services.
New faces and new places
After 14 years in business in Summerland, RE/MAX Orchard Country has been sold. You’ll continue to see the familiar faces of the realtors there but under the new ownership of Deborah Moore, owner of Re/Max Penticton Realty. Looking for more space Beauty and the Brit is moving to a new location on Dec. 1. Her services will now be located in Summerland Reflexology on Henry Avenue, behind Santorini’s.
Winery gains exposure
TH Wines was showcased this month across Canada. The first feature was a video made by the Okanagan Wine Club, which features local Okanagan wineries paired with chefs. The second was in a feature in the Mercedes-Benz Canada Magazine called
On Nov. 27, the Festival of Lights lights up the town. This year’s Country Christmas couldn’t have happened without the support of our sponsors: the Summerland Credit Union, Nesters Market - Summerland, IGA Summerland, the District of Summerland, Progressive Waste Solutions, RBC Royal Bank, Summerland Motel, Summerland Waterfront Resort, Tim Hortons, True Grain Bread, Country 100.7, the Summerland Review, Castanet, the Penticton Herald, FortisBC, Shoppers Drug Mart, TAC Solutions, Bank of Montreal, Bartlett Tree Experts, Cherry Tree Quilts, CIBC, Local Lounge Grill, Nigel’s Electrical Services and Design, Petkau Infotech, Source Graphics and Print and the Summerland Dental Centre. There will be a number of great activities put on by our downtown merchants and associations with welcoming decorations, refreshments and offers for everyone. As well as hosting their own venue on Victoria Street during light up our Bottleneck Drive members will be hosting their annual winter event, Light up the Vines, on Nov. 28 and 29, with prize draws, sampling and entertainment. Vicky Jones is the communications and membership coordinator with the Summerland Chamber of Commerce.
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Naomi Akutagawa and Jason Smith of Summerland Community Support show some handcrafted items for sale at the Christmas Presents Summerland Holiday Market on the weekend. The market drew around 750 people over the two days. Food donations were collected and around $280 in cash was raised for the Summerland Food Bank.
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B.C. oil refinery proponent David Black says his $22-billion proposal won’t die with the apparently thwarted Northern Gateway pipeline – he aims to bring oil sands bitumen across northern B.C. by train instead. The Victoria businessman, who is majority owner of Black Press and this newspaper, spoke Wednesday at a Rotary Club meeting in South Surrey. Black’s Kitimat Clean proposal calls for a refinery between Terrace and Kitimat that would process bitumen into gasoline, diesel and other refined fuels for Asian markets. He said the federal Liberal government’s move to formally ban crude oil tankers from B.C.’s north coast means the Northern Gateway pipeline plan is “pretty much dead” but that shouldn’t block tanker exports of refined fuel, which would be less damaging than a spill of crude or bitumen at sea. Black said his plan to carry oil by rail will be far safer than the crude oil trains that have been vulnerable to fiery disasters elsewhere.
He said he’s in talks with CN Rail to load rail cars with undiluted bitumen, which would be much thicker – virtually solid – compared to the diluted bitumen that moves through pipelines or the light oil that’s often carried by train. The bitumen would be heated at the beginning and end of each rail trip to make it flow for loading and unloading from tanker cars. Black argues it would be unlikely to leak or burn if a train derailed. “It’s safer and way easier,” he said, estimating six trains a day would run every four hours. Black continues to pursue environmental approvals, and believes that with green lights from regulators and first nations, oil shippers and financiers will come on board. But his is not the only such proposal. Pacific Future Energy, led by a Mexican c o n g l o m e rate, initially tried to buy Black out and has since proposed a similar refinery with the
same technology. Its backers include SNC Lavalin and prominent aboriginal advisors. Pacific Future initially proposed a site in Prince Rupert but Black said that firm is trying to strike a deal with the Kitselas band for the same site Kitimat Clean had chosen. There are other potential sites with different first nations, he said, but they’re less suitable. Black also criticized the provincial government’s focus on liquefied natural gas projects. He said his refinery would generate more permanent jobs and taxes for governments than even an optimistic number of LNG plants. “Government really dove at this,” he said, adding the province “rolled over” in guaranteeing generous tax treatment to get the industry on board, leaving little future revenue to government.
Poppy campaign raises $11,000 The Summerland branch of the Royal Canadian Legion raised more than $11,000 during this year’s poppy campaign. The poppy fund, from the sale of Remembrance Day wreaths and collections from poppy trays, provides money to be used for the benefit of veterans or to promote remembrance in their memory. “The attendance at this year’s Remembrance Day ceremony indicates the high level of appreciation by Summerlanders of our veterans, past and present,” said Mike Brazeau, president of the Legion branch. “It is gratifying to see the increasing number of youths participating at the Memorial Park service. He added that David Gregory and Dave Hill deserve thanks for their initiative in creating the remembrance street banner project. The banner project has a goal of creating a banner for each of the people listed on the cenotaph in Memorial Park. There is a banner for every name with a photograph available. Those who have pictures of veterans named on the cenotaph are asked to drop them off at the Legion, to the attention of John Dorn. All photographs will be returned.
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Kingdom Hall
The new Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall will use a pattern similar to other Kingdom Halls elsewhere. The building will be constructed on Biagioni Avenue and will be constructed by volunteers. The new building will have seating capacity for around 160.
Volunteers to build Kingdom Hall Carla McLeod Special to the Review
For roughly 60 years the local congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses has been meeting at their Kingdom Hall on Julia Street. In the near future they hope to be worshipping in a brand new building on Biagioni Avenue. In the spirit of an old fashioned barn raising, the brotherhood is coming together to build the new Kingdom Hall in a matter of eight weeks. Jehovah’s Witnesses are a worldwide, non-profit religious organization, engaged in Bible education work. An arm of that organization, called JW Congregation Support, provides the construction and management services for properties that need to be built, renovated or maintained. They have their own national data base called Builder Assistant, where hundreds of trades people have registered, offering to volunteer their services. The volunteer Construction Management Team, for B.C. is made up of 10 individuals, five
A division of
couples, who travel from site to site working with the local congregations. This team is not only responsible for the legalities involved at each worksite, acquiring permits and purchasing materials, but also for organizing and scheduling the local volunteers and trades people. Everyone involved, from the design team to the structural and electrical engineers and all of the trades’ workers are volunteers drawn from the Builder Assistant data base. Having completed other building projects in the province, the building management team has finally arrived in Summerland and the construction of the new Kingdom Hall has begun. While they are here, they will be housed with local Witness families. Members of the Summerland congregation are preparing and serving lunch to all the volunteers working at the construction site. The teams’ field representative, Scott Dickson, explained
that the new hall will be approximately 344 square metres with seating capacity for about 160 people. It will be an Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) building. “There is two inches of Styrofoam on either side of concrete that fills the center…kind of like a cookie and cream filling sort of thing,” he said. “It’s very efficient energy wise. It will have radiant in-floor heating, so again very efficient because we want to be environmentally conscious.” Dickson also explained that even though the building will be built by volunteers, the workmanship will be of excellent quality with a careful eye to detail. The management team’s goal is to hand over the keys to the local congregation in approximately eight weeks. “Typically what we try to do is to have an eight to nine week construction schedule,” said Dickson. “That is our goal, because we have multiple projects scheduled for the rest of
the year.” Kingdom Halls throughout the world are financed from a pool of money made up of voluntary donations from the members of each congregation. “We call each other brother and sister. We really do feel like we are part of a worldwide family,” explained Dickson. “It’s not just us here that want to have nice places to meet and to worship in. We want our brothers and sisters in Africa or Asia to have that same ability.” Dickson reported that there was a need for 14,232 new Kingdom Halls to be built worldwide, due to the growth of the organization. He also explained that Jehovah’s Witnesses view their Kingdom Halls as bible education centres, where families can come together to learn about God, life skills and how to deal lovingly with each other. “Because we view the buildings in this way, we are thrilled, honored and privileged to have a share in their construction,” he said. Comparing the building of
the Kingdom Hall to that of a Mennonite barn raising, Dickson said, “The difference is that our barn has heating, air conditioning, carpet, tile, wallpaper, paint, bathroom fixtures, landscaping and fencing.” Once the construction of the new building is completed there will be an open house held. “We hope that the community will come and see what willing hands and warm hearted volunteers can do,” said Dickson. Jehovah’s Witnesses meet weekly on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. and Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Their meetings are open to the public and no collection is taken. To learn more about their activities, go to JW.org. 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 250-4945406.
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Plenty to do during Festival of Lights It’s Festival of Lights time here in Summerland and, much like there is every year, there’s no shortage of cultural things to do around town. The big, hard to miss thing, to do this weekend is the Light Up event on Friday night. Main Street floods with people, families, vendors and music to celebrate the holiday season. With all the merry chaos, it can be hard, especially if you’re new to Summerland, to figure out any one thing to do. The main stage is always a great place to start. Starting at 5:15 and going through until the end of the night, music will be featured here
with performances by the Trout Creek Elementary School Choir, Robyn and Ryleigh and headliner The Chris Buck Band. If music isn’t so much your thing, ice carvers will be doing their thing in the Nesters parking lot—which is always amazing to watch, especially considering I can barely get the cubes out of the tray without destroying at least one. You can also take some time to visit downtown vendors or stop by and visit the Summerland Art Gallery, whose 12 Gifts of Christmas Sale starts that night and runs until December 24th.
Of course, you can’t go downtown during this event without enjoying the official Light Up ceremony at 7 p.m., when the Christmas lights come on downtown. And you also can’t miss the fireworks, which start at 8:30 p.m. For a complete schedule pop over to www.summerlandlightup.com and plan your night. If you’re looking for something a little different to do this weekend, but you’re
still in the holiday frame of mind, then Light Up the Vines is for you. Now in its fifth year, Light up the Vines is a great excuse to get out and enjoy one last tour of Summerland’s wineries and cideries and see our local vineyards lit up like, well, Christmas trees. There are food and wine pairings on offer, as well as other exciting things like music to be enjoyed—local duo Timbre Wolves are playing at Saxon
Winery on Nov. 28 starting at 4 p.m. You can tour around on your own, meandering selfguided tour for the event or get involved in one of the many guided tours that are offered on both the Saturday and the Sunday. Please remember to stay safe if you’re out on your own and don’t drink and drive. For more information visit: www. bottleneckdrive.com. The great thing
Arts PAlette
Douglas Paton about events like these is the way they not only bring the community together, but bring people
to Summerland to explore and get to know our arts and cultural scene a little better, from helping people discover a new favourite band to helping someone find that perfect little gift for the art lover in your life, so get on out there and enjoy three days of fun here in Summerland. Douglas Paton is a Summerland writer and musician. If you know of a local arts and culture event, contact him at dgpaton80@gmail.com.
Festive scarves
Janet Cornett-Ching of Jayne’s Treasures shows some colourful scarves at one of the tables at Christmas Presents, a craft fair held Saturday and Sunday at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre.
Carol celebration set for Dec. 6
An annual celebration of Christmas carols will be held on Dec. 6, a week later than usual this year. Celebrating Christmas, an interchurch event with a seasonal theme, will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church. It will feature choirs and performers from several Summerland churches as well as a time of singing from those in attendance. Michael Colbeck, minister at St. John’s Lutheran Church, said the celebration this year will replace the community carol festival, which had been held on the Sunday of the Festival of Lights weekend. Celebrating Christmas begins at 4 p.m. Later, at 6 p.m., a family-oriented time of Christmas music will be held outside. Hot chocolate and popcorn will be available. A free-will offering at the event will go to support the Summerland Food Bank.
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Thursday Al-Anon offers help to families and friends of alcoholics. Summerland Serenity Group meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in the United Church hall. Call 250-490-9272 for more information. Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers meet at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre on Thursday evenings. Beavers meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Cubs meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Scouts meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Venturers meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For details call Trent at 250494-1990. Carpet bowling at the Summerland Seniors’ Drop-in Centre is held every Thursday at 10 a.m. and every Sunday at 1:15 p.m. Euchre is played every second and fourth Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. Lyme Disease support group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. at Theo’s Restaurant in Penticton. Everyone welcome. Recreational volleyball for all. Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 10 a.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre. Contact Frank or Jane at 250494-4666. Summerland Caregiver Support Group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Summerland Health Centre lower conference room. For more information call Cindy at 250-404-8072. Summerland Masonic Lodge meets at the IOOF Hall on the third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. and meets for coffee every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at Santorini’s Restaurant. If interested in learning more, drop by or call Craig Brown at 778-479-3795 or Orv Robson at 250-4941504. Summerland Material Girls Quilt Guild meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from September to May at 9 a.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre, 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. For more information call Cathy Patterson at 250-494-8274 or Annie Smirmaul at 250-4942286. Summerland Sports-
men’s Association meets every third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Summerland Legion. The SSA focuses on fishing, shooting, hunting, archery and conservation and is affiliated with the B.C. Wildlife Federation. New members welcome. Summerland TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Thursday at 5:30 p.m., lower floor of Summerland Seniors Centre. For info call Vicki at 250-494-5484. The Summerland Multiple Sclerosis Group meets on the first Thursday of every month at 10:30 a.m. at the MS office, 3373 Skaha Rd., Penticton. Everyone welcome. For more information call Sherry at 250-4936564. The Summerland traditional rug artists get together at Summerland United Church every Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. New members and visitors are always welcome. For more information phone 250-4941278.
Friday Bridge is played every Friday at 1 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown St. Phone Irene at 250-404-4562. Cribbage is played every Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. Ladies’ Drop-in Volleyball every Friday, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre. Everyone welcome. For more information call Donna at 250-494-9718 or Debbie at 250-4947733. Pleasure Painters 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. Rebekah Annual Chilli Night during Summerland’s Festival of Lights, Nov. 27 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the IOOF Hall on Main Street. Enjoy a big bowl of chili and a bun with a cup of hot chocolate or apple cider. Tai Chi beginner and intermediate, at the Summerland Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, Fridays 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. For
further information call Susan at 250-494-3370. The 890 Wing of the South Okanagan Air Force Association of Canada have a gettogether every Friday night from 4 p.m. at the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. in Penticton. New members are welcome. For more information, phone Fred Monteith at 250-497-8490.
Saturday Charity bottle drive at Summerland IGA each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds from the collections will go to support the Summerland Food Bank and Critteraid. Cribbage will take place at the Summerland Seniors’ Drop-in Centre every fourth Saturday until June, beginning at 1 p.m. Singles welcome. Refreshments will be served. Summerland Ladies Hockey takes place at the Summerland Arena Saturdays at 8:30 pm. All skill levels welcome. Contact Judy Beck at tachi88@shaw.ca.
Sunday DivorceCare, Single and Parenting, and DivorceCare for Kids (ages five to 12) will be offered Sunday evenings at Summerland Baptist Church, Oct. 18 to Jan. 24. The sessions start with dinner at 4:30 p.m., followed by the courses from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Call 250-494-3313 for more information or to register. Vintage Car Club, South Okanagan Chapter, meets the last Sunday of every month at 2 p.m. in the Youth Centre on Peach Orchard Road. Anyone interested in vintage cars (those 25 years or older) is invited to attend. For more information on the club phone 250-494-5473.
Monday Birthright, serving the South Okanagan, has Monday drop-in from 10 a.m. to noon at 200 Bennett St. in Penticton. This weekly program provides light snacks and an opportunity to build friendships, share life skills and participate in baby item swaps. Please contact Sandy Mikkelsen at 250-4924901 for more info. Dabber Bingo is played at the Senior Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St., every Monday at 1 p.m. 16 regular games, Lucky 7, Odd/Even, Bonanza. Everyone is welcome. License #832873.
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Men — Love to Sing? Okanagan Christian Men’s Choir. This nondenominational choir invites you to join us, have fun, sing unto the Lord and enjoy the fellowship of other singers. Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. at Summerland Baptist Church, Fireside Room. For more information contact Hans at 250-494-7127. The South Okanagan Orchid Society meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Shatford Centre in Penticton. The group meets September to June. For more information, contact Joan at 250-494-4293. The Summerland Crokinole Club meets Monday nights at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Summerland Seniors Centre. Contact Darlene at 250-494-9310.
Tuesday Contract Bridge is played at St. Stephen Anglican Church in Summerland every Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Refreshments available. For more information, please call Sheila at 250-494-8996. The Quest Society of Summerland is seeking new members who are interested in helping others in the community. Quest Society of Summerland meets at 9700 Brown St. (Parkdale Place meeting room) on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. For further information contact Marilyn Topham at 250-4946434 or Joan Lansdell at 778-476-0596 or email questsociety@ shaw.ca. Summerland Kiwanis Club meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Kiwanis Lodge on Quinpool at 6 p.m. New members are welcome. Contact Tom Jacques at 250494-4339. Summerland VIP (Visually Impaired Persons) members and friends meet the second Tuesday of the month at Parkdale Lounge. Tai Chi at the Summerland Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, Tuesdays at 9 a.m. for beginners and 10 a.m. for advanced. For more information call Nancy at 250-494-9802. The Mental Wellness Centre, Summerland Branch, will be open the first, third and fourth Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon at the Summerland United Church. Inquiries welcome. The Summerland
s Multiple Sclerosis Group joins the Penticton MS Group every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for a coffee social at the Cherry Lane Mall Food Court. Whist is played every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. at the Seniors Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown St.
Wednesday Be.Free, a 12-step Christ-centred recovery program that is not addiction specific, meets every Wednesday at Summerland Alliance Church at 7 p.m. For more information contact the SAC office at 250-494-9975 and ask to speak to Pastor Rick. Did you know Summerland has a Garden Club? Meetings are casual. Gardening experience varies. All gardeners are welcome. Meetings are the third Wednesday of the month. Contact Jan Carlson at 250-494-5112 for more information. South Okanagan Genealogical Society is open Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Penticton Library Museum building. Contact Nola Reid at 250-492-0751. Summerland Art Club meets every Wednesday, September to June, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lower level of the former library building on Wharton Street. Painters of all levels are welcome. Workshops available. For information call Mary at 250-494-5851. Summerland ATV Club meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the lower level of the former Summerland Library building on Wharton Street. The club promotes responsible ridership including registration, insurance, safety certification and scheduled pleasure rides. Membership includes orchardists, farmers, ranchers and fun seekers of all ages including those with disabilities. S u m m e r l a n d Badminton Club plays every Wednesday at 7 p.m. For information call Shaun at 250-4941513.
Upcoming Christmas Time is Here – time to enjoy this year’s Christmas concert being offered by the The Penticton Tune-Agers choir and orchestra at the Summerland United Church, Sunday Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. and at the Shatford Centre in Penticton, Sunday Dec.
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poned their production of The Butler Did It until April 21 to 24, 2016. They are still looking for an actress to fill the role of Vickie, who is in her 20s. Rehearsals begin in the spring. Contact Bob Read, at bob.will@ hotmail.ca, if interested in trying out. The Penticton Constituency NDP Association is holding its annual Christmas Fundraising Party on Friday, Dec. 4 at the Days Inn Banquet Room, 152 Riverside Dr. No host bar at 5 p.m.; buffet dinner at 5:45 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance from Jeanette Wood, email jeanettendp@shaw.ca or phone 250-493-4341. 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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The candidates in the 2016 Summerland Blossom Pageant will make their first appearance at the Festival of Lights on Friday evening.
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and expression of photography. I would like to say a major thank you to my sponsor, Zias Stonehouse Restaurant. Throughout the program I am eager to build on my public speaking skills, and meet new people.
Khush Saran Miss IGA
My name is Khush Saran. I chose to participate in the Summerland Blossom Pageant because I feel that it is a very valuable experience, which I can learn
a lot from. I have been a candy striper for two years and I currently volunteer at the Dr. Andrew Pavilion here in Summerland. I am a leadership student who actively plans and organizes school events. My hobbies include reading, cooking, and travelling. I also enjoy staying involved in both the school and the community. After high school I plan to attend a postsecondary institution to obtain my Bachelor of Science degree and later pursue a career in optometry. I would like to thank IGA for sponsoring me. I’m glad that I have been given the opportunity to participate in the Blossom Pageant and I look forward to this upcoming year.
is a privilege. I am extremely excited to represent our town’s greatest event Action Fest! I would also like to give a special thank you to Carla and the Action Festival committee for all their hard work, towards Summerlands fun and entertainment.
dren. I am excited to participate in the pageant, and I think that I will benefit from the experience for years to come. I would like to thank Shoppers for sponsoring me, and the community of Summerland for supporting me.
Law Office in this year’s Blossom Pageant. I enjoy baking and playing field hockey. I hope to improve my speech skills and gain new friendships throughout my pageant year. A big thank you to Denese at Avery Law Office for sponsoring me!
Sydnee Chick Miss Summerset Massage Therapy
Chloe Collins Miss Kiwanis
Brianna Smith Miss Rotary
Summer Scott Miss Action Festival
Hello, my name is Summer Scott and I am Miss Action Festival. I love music, traveling, learning, and planning my future endeavours. I have wanted and waited to be in the Summerland Blossom Pageant since I was about eight years old. I love new opportunities and to be able to do this with the other amazing young ladies in the program
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My name is Sydnee Chick. I would like to thank James and Katey for sponsoring me and giving me the honour of being the new Miss Summerset Massage Therapy. In my free time I enjoy working, fishing, hunting, being with my family, singing, and skiing. I am very excited to be part of the pageant program this year and look forward to making many new friends and learning great life lessons.
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Aleah Nesdoly Miss Zias
My name is Aleah Nesdoly, I’m 16 years old and love to play volleyball. When I’m not in school or working, I like to take photos. Photography allows me to look at the world in angles not usually admired. I like the freedom
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My name is Chloe Collins and I decided to join the pageant because of the amazing opportunities it offers to improve my personal skills in so many areas as well as gaining important knowledge about my home town and the community in which I live. I enjoy creative writing and drawing as well as other forms of art. I love the outdoors and being able to camp and hike in this beautiful area I am so lucky to live in. Growing up I’ve participated in many groups and clubs such as gymnastics, dance, girl guides, the swim team, and horseback riding. I’m incredibly excited to see all the doors this experience will open and where it takes me in life. I’m very grateful to the Kiwanis Club for sponsoring me.
Ericka Bidwell Miss SADI
Victoria Teo Miss Shoppers Drug Mart
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Hello! My name is Victoria Teo, and I am honoured to be the first Miss Shoppers Drug Mart. Outside of school and the Blossom Pageant, I enjoy writing, acting, and singing. I am involved with the school’s theatre production of Mary Poppins, where I play Mrs. Winifred Banks; the mother of the chil-
Hi everyone my name is Brianna Smith! I will be representing Rotary in the 2015 to 2016 Blossom Pageant! After high school I hope to travel for a year and then come home and go to school! I also enjoy playing sports and hanging out with friends! I’m excited to get to know all the girls better and make new friendships in the program. A huge thank you to Rotary for sponsoring me!
Sarah Gottwald Miss Avery Law Office
Hello! My name is Sarah Gottwald and I am representing Avery
Hi my name is Ericka Bidwell, I love to cook and go to the gym! I also enjoy spending time outdoors with my friends, hiking and camping! I am very excited to be a part of the pageant this year and am looking forward to learning new skills and making new friends! Thank you to Alyson and SADI Youth for sponsoring me!
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Results Nov. 16 to 20 The Summerland Senior bonspiel was held Monday to Wednesday, Nov. 16 to 18. The morning ladies put on three lunches, and the ice techs were busy with six draws a day. Thanks to the coordinator Eric Johnson and all his volunteers. There were 22 teams, including seven from Penticton, six from Kelowna, one from Oliver and eight from Summerland. Blue Division: Summerland skip Glen Brennan, third Art Lappalainen, second Don Lawrence, lead Blake Lynch-Staunton. Red Division: Penticton Skip Barry Lemay, third Bill Stewart, second Mark Horvath, lead John Carpenter. Green Division: Penticton Len Swift, third Larry Badger, second Lew Norman, lead Gord Sheehan. Monday evening men: Dale Abrey defeated Rob Robinson, Steve Clement defeated Rick Drewnisz, Mike Rudniski defeated Don Lawrence, Team Keen’s defeated Stan Green. Tuesday evening ladies: Jackie Clement defeated Wendi Archer, Jodie Brennan defeated Diana Leitch, Bev Skinner defeated Betty Raymond, Lil Blashko defeated Judy Beck. Wednesday evening men: Rick Drewnisz defeated Doug Campbell, Bruce Dacre defeated Louie Costa, Gary Wingerak defeated Dave Gartrell , Ken Rae defeated John Fitzgerald, Glen Brennan defeated Gary Raymond. Thursday morning ladies: Marilyn Cahoon defeated RoseMarie Fenrich, Diana Leitch defeated Gail Ostaficuik, Ev Gillespie defeated Barb Ezart. Thursday evening open: Louis Costa defeated John Egyed, Jodie Brennan defeated Glen Brennan, Russ Lemke defeated Tony Blashko, Gary Raymond defeated John McKay . Friday evening mixed: Cliff Last defeated Ian Rogers, Linda Whittome defeated Brian Harris, Brian Budzinski defeated Armond Houle, Arnie Young defeated Colleen Deleff . Friday late evening: Dave Hood defeated Dolores McKenna, Al Tower defeated Dan Laktin, Cliff Rose defeated John Fitzgerald, Steve Callaghan defeated Doug Patan. Junior curling is Wednesdays after school at 3:30 p.m. Tip of the week: To speed up the game, after the end is over, the first thrower should be ready in the hack. Let the other team members organize the stones. Also during the end, when it is your turn to throw your stone be ready in the hack, right after your opponent has thrown theirs.
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Steam add two more wins The Summerland Steam added two more wins at home in recent Junior B hockey action. On Friday, Summerland hosted the Kelowna Chiefs, playing to a 6-1 win. The Summerland Steam dominated the game. At 10:18 in the first period, Paulsen Lautard scored for the Steam, assisted by Lathan McKinney and Jacob Mullen. A power play goal by Jack Mills at 5:44 secured the Steam’s lead. Lautard and Josh Pilon assisted. In the second period, Lautard scored on a power play at 10:03, assisted by Pilon and Mills. Braden Eliuk added an unassisted goal at 9:09.
In the third period, Riley Pettitt scored from Pilon and Cody Egilson at 17:44. Jarrett Malchow then scored at 12:09, assisted by Wyatt Gale and Cole Williams. The sole Kelowna goal came on a power play at 6:33. On Sunday, the Steam faced the Grand Forks Border Bruins, playing to a 5-2 win. Summerland opened scoring with a goal by Lautard at 4:47 in the first period. Pilon and Mills assisted. In the second period, Mills scored on a power play at 15:43, assisted by Lautard and Pilon. Matthew Monk scored at 14:34, assisted by Adam Jones and Pettitt. After a Grand Forks goal, Malchow
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Justin Kripps of Summerland is ready for the first of the World Cup Bobsleigh races of the season, which begin this weekend in Altenberg, Germany. Earlier this month, Kripps led his team to victory in the Canadian selection races and then to gold in the first North American cup of the season in Calgary. He is competing as Canada #1 in the four-man and two-man events.
The 2015 BC High School Cross-Country Championships were held at Jericho Beach Park on Saturday, Nov. 7. Four Summerland athletes qualified to represent the Okanagan Zone. The record rainfall resulted in very challenging conditions, but the extreme weather didn’t deter these runners. The Junior Boys five kilometre race was comprised of 210 competitors including Ben Geertz, Keagan Ingram and Jason Scherban of Summerland. All three came out of the mass start unscathed, resulting in three strong finishes. Scherban finished in 20th place with a time of 19:18; Ingram finished 30th in 19:38 and Geertz placed 50th in 20:17. Maya Venkataraman was Summerland Secondary’s sole entry in the Senior Girls 4.6 kilometre race. She braved the course along with 217 other competitors. By this time, the rain hadn’t stopped and the course had been chewed up by earlier races. Venkataraman persevered to finish in 30th place in a time of 19:36. Brian Salter, the high school’s cross-country coach, said, “Any result in the top fifty runners at the provincial level is stellar. To have all four of our Summerland runners in the top fifty of their categories is truly excellent, especially on a day when the rain was falling hard and cold and the mud was deep. Running in patches of mud that deep takes extra work. Well done team.” He added that the parents and co-coaches provided support. Coaching with Salter were teachers Aleita Lloyd and Jenny Ayers, and Michael Berrisford, coach for TriPower Triathlon Club.
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scored for the Steam at 9:15, assisted by Gale and Williams. In the third period, a late power play goal by the Border Bruins narrowed the gap. The final goal came at 1:49 when Alex Williams scored, assisted by Egilson and Pettitt. The Steam also faced the North Okanagan Knights on Tuesday evening, but results of that game were not available at press time. The next action for the Steam is on Saturday, Nov. 28 against the Osoyoos Coyotes in Osoyoos. At present, the Steam are in second place in the Okanagan/Shuswap Conference: Okanagan Division of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League.
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Performance was timeless classic Anita Perry Special to the Review What could be more beautiful than a timeless classic? This question was posed at the recent Okanagan Symphony Orchestra concert entitled Classic Beauty, featuring music written in or inspired by the “classical” style of the 18th century. The concert began with a beautiful interpretation of The Dances of the Furies and Blessed Spirits from Gluck’s opera Orfeo ed Euridice. Maestra Rosemary Thomson seemed to draw the sounds from the orchestra with her fingertips with delicate artistry. Next was Luminous Night by Brett Lee. This work was originally an exercise in orchestration for which the then student Lee used four of his own original songs as his material. The resulting work is a beautiful sound painting in impressionistic style. In a program that centered around classical beauty, the Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococco Theme was clearly the
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highlight. From the moment he set foot on the stage, soloist Ariel Barnes exuded confidence and ease. In his hands, the cello rejoiced, lamented, danced and wept. It was a rare treat to have an artist of such caliber perform in the Okanagan, and Barnes more than merited the spontaneous standing ovation he received. To end the evening, the OSO performed Mozart’s Symphony No. 40. Thomson conducted with finesse and the precision so necessary for a successful performance of Mozart’s work. It was clear that every member of the orchestra had put care and attention to each phrase and cadence. And the answer to “What could be more beautiful than a timeless classic?” The response would have to be the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra’s most recent offering of an entire evening of tasteful and elegant music. It was indeed a concert of classic beauty in every sense.
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Yanti Rowland plays the ukulele for two-year-old Peyton Yardley at the Christmas Presents holiday market on the weekend. The fair featured items by local crafters and exhibitors.
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Responding to concerns after attacks Since I was first elected as a Member of Parliament in 2011, each week I have submitted an MP report in an effort to better communicate with citizens. When the House of Commons is sitting it can often be a challenge to try and summarize a week of events in roughly 550 words. This week, because of world events that have occurred since the terror attacks in Paris that claimed 129 lives, words alone cannot put this horrific event into context. However we also must not shy away from discussing such a critically important topic that is of great importance to all citizens who live in a free and democratic society. Over the past number of days I have heard an unprecedented amount of concern regarding the new Liberal government`s plans to accelerate the process to bring 25,000 refugees to Canada before the end of the year. In large part the concern is overwhelming related to security. Citizens are rightfully concerned that
those who would seek to do us harm might attempt to compromise the generosity of our refugee system in order to gain entry to Canada. These concerns are compounded by unconfirmed reports that possibly one of the terrorists involved in the Paris attacks could have gained entry posing as refugees. In addition a growing number of security experts have cautioned that such a large number of refugees cannot be effectively or properly screened in such a small window of time. As a result of these concerns many elected officials, most notably Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall, have asked the Trudeau Liberal government to slow down the process and ensure that it is done properly. The concerns put forward by Premier Wall are very similar to what I am hearing from an overwhelming majority of citizens here in Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola and are concerns that as the Official Opposition we will be taking to the Liberal Government in Ottawa. To date the Lib-
eral Government has indicated the accelerated timeline that was set by the Liberals during the election will be maintained. Unfortunately the Liberal Government has not released a formal plan nor effectively communicated how this accelerated refugee process can be accomplished in a manner that does not compromise public safety, more so as the new Public Safety Minister has been quoted as admitting that no vetting pro-
cess is foolproof. To what extent the accelerated screening process is foolproof remains undetermined at this point thus further creating legitimate concerns for citizens. While the need for screening and security is clearly understandable, we must not overlook that the vast majority of refugees are only looking for a safe and welcoming country where they will not be in harm`s way. Many of these fam-
ilies undertook significant risks and left everything behind in the hopes that a better future could be possible for them and their families. Here in Canada, we are that future. We can choose to get involved, to be welcoming and to support those individuals, groups and organizations that often act as sponsors to help refugees settle in our towns and cities. While the need for security and adequate screening
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Summerland was featured in an episode of The Amazing Race Canada which aired last week.
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Jazz Vespers
Six jazz musicians from Summerland and Penticton will perform at Jazz Vespers on Sunday.
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John Gregg, left, and Dick Knorr of Black AJB Racing, show off a 1933 AJS 350 Model 33-B6 motorcycle during the Endless Summer Show ’n’ Shine on Saturday. The local racing enthusiasts have been working on the project. They plan to race the motorcycle at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah next year.
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September 17th will mark the 20th anniversary of the opening of stopped a Page 15 Arrest made in after a mail theft from ing the night. the Kettle ValleySgt. SteamStephane Railway.officer Summerland. vehicle with SaskatchPenticton on The mail theft Lacroix of the Summer- ewan license plates. We invite you to enjoy some cake Tuesday was reported to the land RCMP detach- Further investigation Summerland RCMP ment said the mail was revealed the plates and John Arendt and celebrate! detachment early recovered between the vehicle had both A Saskatchewan Tuesday morning, 7:30 and 8will o’clock been stolen. Cake and refreshments bethatserved man was arrested in after mailboxes on morning in downtown Following a search Penticton on Tuesday from of the vehicle, some of Happy 12-1:30pm Valley Road Penticton. on September 19th. morning, just hours were pried open durHe said an RCMP the mail stolen from If you are a past board member or volunteer, Lifetime Care Only Beltone offers the most comprehensive you are most welcome to attend! aftercare program in the industry. With Belcare ,
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Adam Weston, left, seven years old, and Carson Weston, eight years old, examine a local fungus on display during Summerland Celebrates Science, an introduction to science at Summerland Secondary School on Nov. 19.
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Ashley Tiessen, seven, at left, and her sister Megan, 10, chase after Maddie at Peach Orchard Park in Summerland this week. Since her adoption last year Maddie has become a very important family member.
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Lights going out for opponents of Site C VICTORIA – The fall session of the B.C. legislature petered out two days early last week, as the ruling B.C. Liberals and the opposition NDP agreed to turn out the energy-efficient lights and head for home. NDP leader John Horgan skipped the last day and headed to the B.C. Institute of Technology campus in Burnaby. T h e re he announced “PowerBC,” billed as the NDP’s “bold, progressive plan for the future of B.C. energy, with a strong focus on jobs.” Reporters asked, how many jobs? Horgan said retrofitting public buildings and homes for energy efficiency would create jobs all around the province, but he can’t say how many. How much does the plan cost, and does it include sub-
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and to install a sixth and final water turbine at Revelstoke dam. The chances of Site C being stopped are approaching zero. Construction of an access road started two months ago, site clearing and work camp construction a month before that. Energy Minister Bill Bennett says the main dam construction contract will be let shortly, followed by the powerhouse contract next year. Horgan said remaining legal challenges could slow or stop the project. The West Moberly and Prophet River First Nations have lost their case against Site C twice, in the B.C. Supreme and Federal Courts, and are appealing. The Doig River and McLeod Lake Indian Bands dropped their challenges, and McLeod Lake’s construction company has started work on a Site C contract. West Moberly Chief Roland Willson staged a dramatic protest at the legislature last spring, bringing a cooler of frozen bull trout from a river below the two existing Peace dams, telling media they were too contaminated with mercury to eat. Flooding land for hydro dams does elevate methylmercury levels in water, but BC Hydro provided me with the latest study that included fish samples collected by West Moberly members. It shows average methylmercury levels remain below federal guidelines for limiting consumption of commercially sold fish. It’s an odd coinci-
dence that Willson suddenly made this claim, 47 years after the first Peace dam was completed, when he happened to be in court trying to stop Site C. A coalition of U.S. and Canadian environment groups is also demanding that Site C be stopped, using typical arguments to appeal to their low-information donor base. According to the Sierra Club and others, Site C is not renewable energy because the (largely idle) farmland it floods is a “carbon sink.” Forests do store carbon, albeit temporarily, but farmland where the trees have been cleared? This is gluten-free gobbledegook. They also trot out the claim that Site C will be used to power liquefied natural gas operations. Most proponents so far have said they will use gas for LNG processing, and if they don’t have hydro available for ancillary power, they will have to burn more gas. BC Hydro has just finished its latest grid upgrade, a second high-voltage transmission line from Merritt to Coquitlam. It adds disaster reliability to the system that brings power from the Peace and Columbia dams to the Lower Mainland. If you’re arguing that hydroelectricity isn’t renewable power, you’ve already lost. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc
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Quilt raffled to help library A quilt at the entrance to the Summerland branch of the Okanagan Regional Library will be raffled as a fundraising initiative. The handmade quilt was crafted by Brandy Maslowski, Eileen Zornes and Kristin Link. Maslowski, a fabric artist, is also the author of Kristi’s Quilt, a children’s story about quilting. The book was promoted and is
featured at the library. She said the quilt raffle is a way for her to show her support to the library. “The library has supported me so much. I wanted to give back.” The quilt will be raffled later this year, with all proceeds going to the Friends of the Summerland Library. Tickets are available by donation at the library.
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AFFORDABLE LIVING, LOVELY UPDATED MOBILE IN SUMMOKAN PARK 50+ PARK, SMALL PET WITH APPROVAL
ROBERT & LAURIE ANDRES 250-770-0666
$64,500 MLS®
GREAT LOCATION, 4 BDRM, 3 BATH, 3 LEVEL TOWNHOUSE, LOADS OF UPDATES THROUGHOUT, 2 PARKING SPOTS, KIDS WELCOME
ADRIENNE & VICKIE 250-809-6322
$239,900 MLS®157970
(l-r) Michael Dyson, Robert Andres, Laurie Andres, Bill Mortenson, Al Eden, Sue Eden, Ryan Eden, Kevin Kole, Vickie Ohmenzetter, Adrienne Foggo, Larry Young 2 BDRM, 2 BATH IN VICTORIA PLACE, 1200 SQ.FT. OPEN CONCEPT AND TOP NOTCH KITCHEN, NO AGE RESTRICTION
RYAN & SUE EDEN 250-490-6651
$259,000 MLS®158123
2 BDRM PLUS OFFICE PENTHOUSE, UNMATCHED LAKE AND CITY VIEWS, 1747 SQ.FT. AND 2 PARKING STALLS
MICHAEL DYSON 250-462-8402
$1,250,000 MLS®
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION, 2 BDRM, 2 BATH GROUND FLOOR CORNER UNIT, MINT CONDITION, 6 APPLIANCES, 55+, PETS UPON APPROVAL
KEVIN KOLE 250-488-1743
$229,900 MLS®157983
CORNER UNIT, BEAUTIFUL VIEWS 2 BDRM, 2 BATH, 55+, SMALL PET OK View online: www.larryanddonna.com
LARRY YOUNG 250-490-6416
$237,900 MLS®157084
2 BDRM, 2 BATH, 1 PARKING STALL, GREAT WESTERN VIEWS WITH LOTS OF LIGHT, PETS AND RENTALS ALLOWED
BILL MORTENSEN 250-488-0393
$309,900 MLS®
2 BDRM, 2 BATH TOWNHOUSE BESIDE SUMAC RIDGE GOLF COURSE, BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS LIVING, OFFERING BEAUTIFUL LAKE AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS
RYAN & SUE EDEN 250-490-6651
CALL: 250-494-0505
$258,700 MLS®158704
PERFECT RANCHER, 3 BDRM, 1 BATH, NEW THROUGHOUT, BEAUTIFUL YARD, WALK TO DOWNTOWN
ADRIENNE & VICKIE 250-809-6322
$349,999 MLS®156957
16.86 ACRES IN MEADOW VALLEY SPACIOUS 6 BDRM, 3 BATH, 80X40 SHOP, SET UP FOR HORSES w/PADDOCKS, RIDING RINGS AND BOX STALLS
ROBERT & LAURIE ANDRES 250-770-0666
$885,000 MLS®
STRATA AND RENTAL MANAGEMENT • BILL MORTENSEN 250-488-0393 • MICHAEL DYSON 250-462-8402
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