SUMMERLAND REVIEW THE VOICE OF OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1908
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Balloon launch
Summerland Secondary School students and staff attempted a balloon launch last week.
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PA G E S
by John Arendt
Watching water
The wishes of the constituents, not party directives or personal conviction, would come first for the four candidates in the upcoming provincial election. Speaking at a candidate forum on Tuesday evening, the four candidates seeking to represent the Penticton riding said they would represent the wishes of their constituents when faced with a difficult decision in the legislature. “Representatives are sent to represent their constituents to the legislature,” said New Democratic Party candidate Richard
Summerland’s reservoirs are now spilling as the snow pack continues to melt.
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Gang activity
A report on gang activity in British Columbia has been released.
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Fire pit pledged
A fire pit has been pledged to the Agur Lake Camp Society.
$1.15
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People’s wishes will come first
Candidates promise to put constituents’ concerns above their personal convictions
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Cannings. He added that he could not foresee an instance when his party’s direction and his own views would differ. Doug Maxwell of B.C. First said the existing structure of party politics has put the wishes of the party over the wishes of the people. He said a no-party system — something advocated by B.C. First — would restructure provincial politics and would ensure the wishes of the voters would be presented. “The top of the pyramid should be the people of the riding,” he said. Other candidates said a free vote system would enable politicians to best represent the electorate. See CANDIDATES Page 3
Administrator withdrawn at care centre
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Emergency plan
Summerlanders are urged to prepare an emergency plan for their families.
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Ball tourney
Summerland hosted softball teams from across the province on the weekend.
by John Arendt
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YOUR SMILE Just when I have all the answers somebody changed the questions.
Crowning achievement
Carla McLeod Special to the Review
Outgoing Blossom Queen Susan Watkins helps the new Miss Summerland, Maddy Campbell, with her crown. For more on the Blossom Pageant, please see Pages 10 and 11.
After months of scrutiny, Interior Health has withdrawn its administrator from Summerland Seniors Village and allowed the facility to take in new residents. However, the health authority will continue to provide clinical oversight at the care facility. “Interior Health is pleased with the progress that has been made to improve the quality of care at Summerland Seniors Village,” said Karen Bloemink, regional director of residential services with the Interior Health Authority. She added that Interior Health will continue to work with the facility.
“Given the improvements we have seen in the three months since the administrator ’s appointment, Interior Health is confident that continued improvements can be achieved,” she said. “We want to thank the administrator, IH’s clinical consultant, Retirement Concepts and Summerland Seniors Village staff for their commitment to improving the quality of care for residents.” Scott Shearer, general manager of Summerland Seniors Village, said the announcement is positive news for the care facility. “The site has done a lot of work with staff and with help from the health authority,” he said. “The staff has done a great job.” See MONITORING Page 3