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Festival of Lights

Summerlanders and visitors took part in the many activities during the Festival of Lights on Friday evening.

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Middle school system urged

A group of Summerland parents are asking the school board to keep the existing middle school educational model.

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A year at the council table

Members of Summerland’s municipal council look back at their accomplishments and challenges since they took office a year ago.

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Sponsorship initiative

Catholics in the South Okanagan are sponsoring a family of Syrian refugees who will be relocating to the region.

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Providing food

Laura Harris, left, Pat Keehn and Linda Bolton, volunteers at the Summerland Food Bank and Resource Centre, unpack donations of nonperishable food items. Over the past year, 581 people used the services of the food bank. The number of people using the food bank has been increasing in recent years.

Poverty increasing Homelessness observed by staff at Summerland Food Bank and Resource Centre John Arendt Poverty has become more visible in the community, according to those who work with the Summerland Food Bank and Resource Centre. “There are lots of people living

in not good conditions,” said Tara Hollas, resource coordinator at the food bank. These include people living in motels or rundown accommodations, including some paying $700 a month plus utilities for homes with mould on the walls and broken windows. She said one Summerland woman had to move her bed into the living room of her home, since she could not afford to keep the

bedroom heated last winter. In addition, Hollas said some of the food bank’s clients earlier this year included a homeless couple and two single homeless men. In addition, three single men were living in their cars. While most of these people have since left the community, Hollas said she knows of two who are still living in vehicles. John Bubb, president of the food bank, said the food bank’s

homeless clients were temporary residents. “They are by nature transient,” he said. The couple had hoped to remain in Summerland since they felt safer in a quiet community than in a shelter environment. Hollas said there are many more food bank clients who have housing, but are not able to afford the food they need. See DONATIONS Page 2

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“When people come to the food bank, they literally have nothing in their cupboards,” she said. Cash donations are appreciated, since food bank staff are able to buy in bulk, at a better price than residents who purchase food items to donate. Food donations, especially donations of canned goods and food staples, are always in demand at the food bank. Hollas also suggested donations of jam, peanut butter, ketchup and cookies — items someone would forego on a tight budget. “What really breaks my heart is when the kids come in with their parents,” she said. “People don’t realize the kids are hungry. There is actually no food for them to eat.” Bubb said the number of people using the food

bank has been increasing over the years. From Nov. 1, 2014 to Oct. 31, 2015, there were 272 Summerland households served by the food bank. The total number of people who received food bank donations was 581, up from 557 a year earlier. Bubb said the biggest increase was in the number of single people requiring assistance. Over the past year, the food bank’s clients included 118 singles. While social assistance is available for those in need, Bubb said the rates are low and have been

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A group of Summerland parents want the Okanagan Skaha School District to keep a middle school operating in Summerland. Tina Martin, who organized Support Summerland Schools with two other parents, said a proposed school closure would leave Summerland without a middle school. A public service message from Bell, Jacoe & Company The suggestion under consideration calls for the closure of Giant’s Head Elementary School, even though that school is at capacity. Students from the elementary school would While they are a problem throughout the year, the then be transferred to the Summerland Middle darker, lonelier days of winter are the favourite time for School building, which would be converted Scam Artists to ply their trade. They take advantage of for use as an elementary school for students the fact that in winter many Seniors (their usual targets) from Kindergarten to Grade 7, while Summerare more likely to be cooped up at home without much land Secondary School would house students family or otherwise friendly contact. With their very from Grade 8 to Grade 12. polished pitches they befriend people, usually by At present, Summerland’s elementary schools accommodate students from Kintelephone, and convince them to send money for all dergarten to Grade 5, while students from manner of items or services which will never appear. Grade 6 The best way to protect yourself against these people is to Grade “The middle school to have a very healthy scepticism for any deal or product that sounds too good to be true. The simple fact is, if model is specialized and 8S uattend m it sounds too good to be true, it usually is! Do not be focussed on students merland afraid to phone a friend or family member if you receive Middle between the ages of 10 a letter or call from someone with the deal of a lifetime. School. to 13.” Ask them what they think of it. In addition ask for as Students Tina Martin f r o m much information as you can from the caller and check up on them. If the deal is legitimate, they won't mind Grade 9 you protecting yourself. If they do, then it's a very good to Grade 12 are at Summerland Secondary sign that they are not who or what they say they are. School. Last week, around 30 people attended a meeting about the future of the Summerland schools. Martin said the loss of a middle school • would have serious consequences for the comLAWYER munity. “Our kids will miss out educationally Considerate, and socially,” she said. “The middle school confidential model is specialized and focussed on students and affordable between the ages of 10 to 13.” legal services for During the years from Grade 6 to Grade the residents of 8, students undergo a growth spurt and go through changes in their social development. Summerland and Martin added that the middle school buildarea including: ing would not adequately meet the needs of Wills & Estates elementary students. She said within two to three years, the Mortgages building would be at capacity. Commercial law In addition, changes would be needed at the elementary school in order to accommodate younger students. These changes include retrofits to the building, changes to the washBox 520, 13211 N. Victoria Rd. rooms and removing the stage, drama classroom and home economics classroom. (250) 494-6621 On Dec. 3 at 7 p.m., the school board will

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EDITORIAL Addressing poverty During the festive season, Summerlanders show their generosity with donations to food drives and seasonal gift drives. The need at the Summerland Food Bank and Resource Centre is higher at this time of year and the generosity helps to make the season a little easier for individuals, couples and families who are struggling financially. The generosity is appreciated, but the need for support continues throughout the year. Over the course of the past year, 272 households, representing 581 people, needed assistance from the food bank. In past years, staff and volunteers at the food bank have seen an increase in the number of individuals, couples and families who used the service, but this year, some of the recipients have been homeless. This is a problem which affects an entire community. Those who received help from the food bank last year represent just five per cent of Summerland’s population, but even this number is far too high. The presence of a food bank and the ever increasing use of such a facility show a serious problem in our community. Poverty in Summerland is a complex problem, one without any simple solutions. The cost of housing is one factor. For those receiving assistance or for those working part-time for low wages, the cost of rent and utilities represents a huge expense. Little is left over for other needs. The low social assistance rates must also be addressed. The present rates have been unchanged since 2007, even though costs have risen significantly since that time. Skills training and the availability of jobs are also factors which must be considered. During this season of giving, donations to the food bank are appreciated, but the need is not just seasonal. Hunger and poverty are year-round concerns.

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The refugee stories we all share

As I follow the ongoing coverage of the Syrian refugee crisis, I’m amazed at how much this story mirrors earlier refugee stories. Only the details are different. The crisis began in March, 2011, when civil war broke out in Syria.Since that time, more than nine million Syrians have fled their homes. More than three million are now living in nearby countries including Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan and Iraq, while millions are displaced within Syria. According to figures released Nov. 17, there are now 4,289,792 Syrians registered as refugees with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. While many in Canada have been open and welcoming, there are also those who believe Canada should not accept Syrian refugees. Some are concerned that members of ISIS (the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) would

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John Arendt arrive along with refugees or would seek revenge against Canada for allowing these refugees into our country. Others believe Canada has an obligation to take care of the poor and needy in this country before accepting refugees. And some are hesitant to allow Muslims into Canada. The plight of today’s refugees, while awful, is not new. Neither are the responses, both positive and negative. Canada has a reputation as a welcoming country. Many of us have our own family stories of how Canada has opened its doors

for us, our parents, our grandparents or other ancestors. These include the 70,000 Ukrainians who came here in the 1920s, fleeing the Stalinist purges. They include the more than 37,000 Hungarian refugees who arrived in 1957, in the aftermath of the 1956 Hungarian uprising. Some are among the 10,947 Czech refugees who came

Mennonites — German-speaking Christian pacifists — settled in Canada, and while they received a welcome from the federal government, the response from the Canadian public was not nearly as friendly. Then, as now, there was significant opposition to the federal government’s decision to accept refugees. And yet, they were able to establish permanent homes

For many of us, myself included, refugee stories are deeply personal. here in 1968 and 1969. Others arrived in 1979 to 1980, when 60,000 refugees from Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia came to Canada. For many of us, myself included, refugee stories are deeply personal. My grandparents came to Canada in the 1920s as Mennonite refugees, fleeing hardships in the Soviet Union. From 1923 to 1930, an estimated 20,000

in this country. I am eternally grateful for this kindness. There is no way I can adequately express my appreciation. I cannot imagine how my life would have played out if my grandparents had been unable to come to Canada and had instead fled to Brazil, Paraguay or Mexico, where tens of thousands found refuge. I cannot begin to understand what it would have been

like if they had been unable to leave the Soviet Union, as was the case for so many. The details of our stories may differ, but the quest for a better life is the common theme. More than four million Syrians, displaced in Syria or waiting in refugee camps elsewhere, want the same thing. They also seek a better life, free from war and civil unrest, in a peaceful and secure country. Many of us have benefitted when generosity was extended to us or our families. Think about how different our community and our country would be without the refugees who arrived during the past century. We have the opportunity to shape the fabric of our community for the next generation, an opportunity to help those who need our help right now. John Arendt is the editor of the Summerland Review.

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Benefits in small communities Dear Editor: Rob Murphy’s column, “Considering the problems of sprawl” is typical of urbanite thinking — Big is Better. Long before Rob was born, a lot of us chose to live in Summerland because of its small town appeal; when we had less than 4,000 residents; when we had only two lanes of traffic between Penticton and here; when we knew nearly everyone in town; when we had only two RCMP in town; and when we were known throughout B.C. as the town with the lowest crime rate. You could even buy a nice home on a fair-sized lot for $15,000 on a salary of $4,000 annually.

And you could smell the apple blossoms in the spring from anywhere in town because many orchards were right there. We had a grocery store downtown; a men’s clothing shop; a Credit Union on Main Street; and even the famous 5¢ to a $1 Store which carried just about everything you needed. We never had a theatre, but that gave us the excuse to drive to the big city of Penticton. And if you think that people are not going to use their cars just because you have high rises and conveniences centred down town – well, until all the car and pickup buffs die off, that just ain’t going to happen. I wouldn’t mind three- or four-

storey condos built over first floor businesses, but I just don’t see that happening until the price of land and buildings go down far enough to entice young, working families who have jobs and homes in Penticton to move here, and most of those will want homes in the suburbs. But, Rob, you might want to read the book, “Small is Beautiful” which provides the proof that for any new development that takes place it is the present taxpayer that is paying for them for many years in the future. It doesn’t matter whether the development is downtown or out in Garnett Valley. Frank Martens Summerland

THE EARLY YEARS

Seasonal singing

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Despite all of the stars, this is not a Christmas choir, though they probably would have done justice to the carols of the season. The group posed here is the Summerland Operatic Society (forerunner to Summerland Singers and Players) in the 1929 production of Iolanthe and, while we can’t hear them sing, they serve to remind us of how much Summerland residents appreciate good music. At this time of year, there’s plenty of opportunities to enjoy good music. Mark your calendars for the Penticton Tune-Agers, Dec. 6, 2 p.m. at the Summerland United Church; Summerland Ministerial Carol Fest, Dec. 6, 4 p.m. for carols and songs inside, 6 p.m. for carols and songs outside complete with campfire, popcorn and hot chocolate, at St. John’s Lutheran Church; Musaic Concert, Dec. 12, 2:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church. And be sure to keep your ears open for other concerts and events. ‘Tis the season!

Summerland needs a middle school Dear Editor: I am writing this letter to oppose the potential reconfiguring of Summerland Middle School into a Kindergarten to Grade 7 elementary school. The implications of this decision are enormous! It has taken literally thousands of hours and years of efforts to attain our present middle school teaching model. Administrators from districts across the province marvel at what we do when they observe what goes on in our school. To regard SMS as merely a building to put a new demographic into would be a complete disservice to middle school-aged students and a slap in the face to the dedicated staff who have made this building what it is today; a model, exemplary school. Any adult, new Teacher On Call or new family entering our building immediately feels the positive energy,

sees the inclusive nature and hears the respectful environment that we call SMS. Middle school provides opportunities for students to test the waters for their interests in the exploratories (tech-ed, home-ec, drama, art and band) in a gentle, reinforcing manner that builds confidence and skills in areas they would not otherwise be able to experience and engage in. People perhaps dismiss the middle school concept because they grew up with the K-7 and 8-12 model. Times have changed and students have changed. Middle school students do not want to be with the primary students — they are very often done with that environment and are ready to move on to a building with fellow students at the same developmental stage. It becomes a fresh start. With the proposed changes, at the

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other end of the age spectrum is the Grade 8s moving into a building with 17- and 18-year-olds. This presents a number of concerns such as anxiety, stress, or being influenced to take on agendas beyond their age of comprehension — dating, drinking, and unfavourable behaviours to name a few. Time and time again, students from the high school return to SMS and praise teacher after teacher for their experience here. Even though they are just kids, they sincerely appreciate and understand the value of the time, effort, patience and guidance that we have provided to them in preparation for high school. To eliminate SMS will be an utter disgrace and complete disservice to the middle school-aged students of Summerland. Jon Broadbent Summerland

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School closure would be significant Dear Editor: Whether you are already aware of it or not, the proposed closure of Giant’s Head school has much farther reaching implications than losing a thriving neighbourhood school. I admit that when I heard the idea of the proposed closure of

Giant’s Head School, I thought only of my own sadness at the possible loss of my children’s neighbourhood school. I thought of the proximity to a wetland and Dale Meadows field, which lies adjacent to the playground that my children and their teachers use as part of their outdoor learning opportunities, I thought of the new playground The staff of Johnston Meier Insurance structure my kids spend their will be accepting donations to the recess on, and I Summerland Food Bank now till Christmas. thought of the Johnston Meier Insurance sense of com10102 Main St., Summerland munity I feel every morning Ph: 250-494-6351 walking my kids to school and visiting with other moms, dads, and grandparents all Congratulations to Jon Broadbent doing the same. Monthly winner of a $100.00 My sadness gift certificate. changed to confusion as I realDrop into our Summerland ized the school office and enter to WIN. board would Our next draw is December 31, 2015

consider closing a school that is full of students. Giant’s Head is full. It is not a neighbourhood school struggling for numbers. I also felt disbelief as I saw the projections of building quality and need for repairs. Giant’s Head is ranked fourth best in quality. Why would anyone propose to close it? To relocate 300 young students, uprooting them from a thriving neighbourhood school, seems unwise. However after attending a Community Think Tank last week at the SMS library my concerns only deepened and this concern was becoming shared by many Summerland families as it became clear that the closing of Giant’s Head school will result in the reconfiguration of all the schools in Summerland. Summerland would no longer offer the Middle School Model. We would have two K-7 Elementary schools. This would mean two buildings (Trout

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Creek and Summerland Middle School, now a possible elementary school) being full to capacity right off the bat. Every square inch of building space would hold classrooms. It is reasonable to assume with the number of classroom space needed programs that Middle Schools are currently able to offer such as Woodshop, Band and Home Economics would in all likelihood be scrapped. That would mean limiting the educational opportunities Summerland could provide students in comparison with Penticton. The effect broadens. When conversing with members of Council new concerns arose. Safety namely. How can we expect the population of Giants Head school children, most of whom walk/bike to school to navigate the downtown area on their journey to school? Summerland just spend hundreds of thousands of tax dollars to ensure student safety on Prairie Valley Road by install-

ing sidewalks and crosswalks for students. Another issue the municipality would face would be in regard to its Growth plan. How can we grow and expand as a municipality when the projected numbers show the proposed two K-7 schools will begin to operate already full to capacity? Would families considering moving to Summerland purchase a home in a town that couldn’t accommodate their children in the early years? The board has put forth a proposal for Summerland Schools that does not work. Period. It has far too many broad reaching ripple effects. It is not a matter of simply relocating a few hundred kids. It affects all the students in Summerland. Please come out Thursday evening at 7 p.m. to Giant’s Head School to voice your concerns and hear more about the prosed changes to our community schools. Jennifer Martin Summerland

Many helped restore display Dear Editor: Over the past couple of years, on the Summerland Hometown Memories Facebook Page many comments were made regarding the absence of the nativity set at the Alex Steven house. Thanks to Rick Selinger for starting the Facebook page and giving everyone a place to share photos and give voice to memories, allowing people to comment, on this tradition in particular. And thank you to all who commented. Thanks to Rev. Elaine Diggle for allowing this annual tradition to once again take place on her lawn overlooking Main Street. Thank you to Connie Davis and Judy McLaughlin for having the foresight to rescue the set in 2007. I understand it was literally on its way to landfill as it had fallen into disrepair. The Alliance Church had repaired and replicated some pieces and the set was put up outside the Church in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. To avoid further damage and deterioration, pieces were selectively used indoors during the succeeding Christmas Seasons. Thank you to Ray and Connie Davis, Pastor Rick Gay and the congregation of the Alliance Church for allowing the set to once again shine

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down on Summerland. They have also offered to continue to annually set up the display. Thank you to Robert Silliphant for his help in transporting the original pieces. Thank you to Toni Boot for all her coordinating and networking to ensure this display would happen. She also spent time with the Art Club working on the pieces. And she transported the finished pieces to the display sight. A huge thanks to Nick Kast for cutting out all new pieces for the set. This year we had four new pieces and by next year we hope to have a complete new set. And a tremendous thanks to Summerland Builders Mart and Ken Sewell for the generous donation of materials for this project. They donated all the wood for the new set. Thank you to the Art Club who undertook painting of the new set. Members of the Art Club were involved, with the municipality, for producing the original set-up in the early or mid-1950s. The Summerland Review has published articles about this over the years. Current members of the Art Club, under the guidance of President Maureen King, have spent hours and hours sanding and painting.

Many members put in many extra hours to help get this project ready for Festival of Lights. Some donated supplies as well. Thank you to the set-up crew, including Ray and Connie Davis for help in bracing and securing the pieces and organizing the lighting. Thank you to Connie Davis who volunteered to manually plug in the set to coordinate with the 7 p.m. street lighting. And a huge thank you to all who contributed financially to this project. I encourage everyone to check-out the Summerland Hometown Memories Facebook Page. Just type Nativity in the search bar. At this point four new pieces have been created. There are 10 more pieces to hopefully be completed for next year and a GoFundMe account has been set up. If you would like to contribute to this venture, all donations will be very much appreciated. Donation containers have also been placed at the Summerland Credit Union and Your Dollar Store With More. It has been a pleasure to work with an amazing group of people towards having the nativity scene restored to its former glory. Dorothy Inglis Summerland

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Dear Editor: Columnist Rob Murphy has proposed a 12-storey building on Main Street. Who gets to pay for the fire truck capable of reaching the upper floors? Just asking. John Dorn Summerland

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Considering our pasts as migrants Dear Editor: I am a migrant— and so are you. We are all migrants — whether we’ve changed countries, towns, even neighbourhoods or houses or jobs. And we’ve migrated for the same reasons “those migrants” are migrating right

now: finances, loss of home, war, to freely follow our beliefs, to escape violence, to share or convert others to our beliefs. How has our migration affected the lives of those here first? Have we been good neighbours?

Did we take a job someone else in that community hoped to get? How have our religion, traditions, beliefs and lifestyles affected our new community? Have we reached out and really listened to their feelings about us and how our ideas and our lifestyle have affected them? Have we had a negative effect on others, intended or not? Changed their economy and traditions? With our construction displaced local housing or made it unaffordable to many? Lived lifestyles in opposition to the original values of the community? Associated only with those who “see things our way” and not been truly community-minded? Forced community transformation to our ways we favour? Tried to convert the original peoples to our politics, religion, economy, lifestyle--and pushed to the fringes those who don’t assimilate to our newcomer ways, or drove them

out(or destroyed them)? Now seeing the results of our actions, what are we doing to make things right? And do we now demand new migrants to also assimilate and become just like us? If we favoured our ways after we migrated, are not we ourselves guilty of what we fear from new migrants? We have all been migrants. Can we ask of new migrants what we ourselves have been unwilling to do? Were we willing to “assimilate completely” or else “go back where we came from”? If not, how can we refuse to others the freedoms and life we expected when we migrated? How were we received in our new country, town, neighbourhood, job? With open arms? Or not? What kind of welcome did we hope for? Are we willing to extend that same welcome we dreamed of--or even demanded? Do our attitudes and actions toward new migrants, and also to original inhabitants who ask us for fair treatment at last, match up to what we expected as migrants? I am a migrant. And so are you. Let’s think about that. Norma Hill Penticton

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Poor quality observed at rainbow crosswalks Dear Editor: The anger should not be about whether the crosswalks are painted in rainbow colours or just in white. Rather, it should be about the poor quality job that was done. I understand we taxpayers were charged almost $4000 for an unacceptable job. The colours need a white base coat so they are bright and vibrant. The colour has already worn off to nothing in places and I don’t believe the colours were reflective, which they should also be. Did they use the proper paint? These beautiful rainbows add a bit of colour on a drab surface, and the more fun, interesting, colourful, arty things we have in town the better!

I sure hope we have a warranty on those paint jobs. Lets get them done properly! Marcia Stacy Summerland

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Reflections on a year at the council table Councillors consider achievements and challenges

A year ago, on Dec. 1, 2014, the members of Summerland’s municipal council took the oath of office. The council represented a new direction for the community as the six councillors had not served at the table before. The Summerland Review asked each of the council members to reflect on their greatest accomplishments and their disappointments or challenges. Members of council were also asked to give this council a letter grade, based on their performance over the past year. The following are their responses.

Peter Waterman Accomplishments

o Opening up council meetings to the public - 15 min-

utes at the beginning prior to votes, 15 minutes for public comment before adjournment. o Repealing the land swap, and finalizing the OCP and setting the urban growth boundaries o Opening the new library which I fought for as a councillor since first sitting on the ORL board in 2005 o Garnett Valley water separation and road renewal project launched o Council setting in motion the Cultural Task Force- a major comprehensive initiative.

Letter grade

In rating overall performance of this council I would give us a B. Why not higher? Well you can always do better and should strive for better. Why not lower? I believe we have definitely performed better than a C or C plus.

Challenges

I have no disappointments in the first year, our council is an incredible group, and our new CAO Linda Tynan is turning out to be a great asset to staff and council. In terms of challenges, the job of Mayor is both exciting and challenging and is a great opportunity to give back to the community. The focus going forward is to examine the status of our infrastructure and prioritize its status ie., do a comprehensive asset management examination o build our reserves

pleased to see the completion of the Official Community Plan (OCP) and the completion of an Environmental Assessment Report for the West Prairie Valley lands. We cannot have any meaningful discussions on uses for this area until we have obtained information on the environmental consequences.

o examine economic opportunities with our “Mayor’s Task Force on the Economy.” The Task Force members are mostly confirmed and will be announced shortly.

Richard Barkwill Accomplishments

I am very pleased we are widening Garnet Valley Road. Previous funding applications for the water separation did not include adding extra width to the road for a walking/biking lane. I feel if we did not widen it now it never would get done. I am also

Challenges

I think that every newly elected politician at any level has to go through a reality check on what the complications for their objectives and goals are and how long it will take to achieve them. The biggest challenge in the future is the state of our finances. Summerland is not unique in this respect, local governments over the last twenty years have made fiscal restraint their main objective, which always pleases the electorate, but sooner or later you have to “pay the piper,” and that time has arrived. Funding for Municipal Infrastructure repair and replacement is a national concern and Summerland is no exception. As a CPA I am not intimidated by the details of our finan-

cial affairs, but just as importantly, and probably not well understood or appreciated by the public, there are many conceptual and governance issues in municipal finance that have to be considered and that is what I see as my particular challenge.

cipality and acknowledge that many, many changes have taken place (both in staff and council) over the past year. These changes take time and patience and they have the potential to make our town shine.

Letter grade

We have a very dedicated and thoughtful Council and we work well together. We will continue to grow and learn throughout our term and I’d give council an A for all the time, effort, energy, and learning required in 2015.

Letter grade

Performance is for the public to judge.

Erin Carlson Accomplishments

Finding solutions to problems and asking the questions that need answers can be extremely rewarding. Improving the way that council communicates and makes decisions is something we have been working on and will continue to modify as tools and ideas allow.

Challenges

Doug Holmes Accomplishments

I’m pleased we are making Council more open, transparent and accountable. Decisions are now being made at open Council meetings rather than behind closed doors. Members of the public can come to any of our regular meetings

Challenges

I’ve learned to respect the different roles of council and staff within a muni-

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and address Council on any topic. We have strengthened our community advisory committees. The Cultural Plan Task Force, on which I sit, is taking an innovative, decentralized approach to public engagement that focuses on hearing from as many people as possible by going out to the community rather than expect the community come to us. The input at our Community Conversations has been extraordinary and proves people want a say in the issues that affect them. I’m not interested in sitting at a Council table that makes top-down decisions with little public discussion and I’ll continue to work on bettering Council’s communication, consultation and collaboration with the community.

We need to get going on asset management planning but we’re still waiting to hear about a grant application to start the process. An asset management plan is a systematic, lifecycle approach to managing public infrastructure in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner. Without a plan, it’s difficult to carry out the infrastructure upgrades we sorely need. We don’t want a situation where we repave a road one year and then have to go dig it up the next year to replace a water main. We need a better understanding of our infrastructure as a whole and a management process that looks at the total cost of an asset over its entire life, from construction to replacement. The District of Summerland has never had an asset management plan and until we do we will never get our municipal finances under control and we will not qualify for future requests for provincial infrastructure funding.

Letter grade

I won’t play the letter grade game. If you or other pundits wish to do so, go ahead. Continued on Page 9

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ly identified in our planning work. Engaging the community for input and ideas as we move forward with the new cultural pillar in our strategic plan is well underway and a similar process for economic development is just beginning.

Challenges

Toni Boot Accomplishments

I spoke of three goals during the campaign: improved, transparent communication with the electorate; a reversal of the land swap; and a solid, actionable plan for economic development in Summerland. I acknowledge communication between city hall and Summerland residents is not yet where I would like it to be, but this is something that has been clear-

I am not disappointed with my work done during this first year. I am a director on the RDOS, council liaison to the Chamber of Commerce and the Water Advisory Committee, and sit on the board of the Okanagan Similkameen Healthy Living Coalition. I feel my goal to establish a food charter/food council/ food security strategy fits with each of these roles: farmland protection at the council and RDOS tables; healthy and safe food (OSHLC); effective

and sustainable use of water for agriculture (WAC) and the near limitless economic opportunities of food: high tech agriculture, sustainable food production, value-added agriculture, and agrifood tourism, etc. Balancing projects and available time is challenging, but not insurmountable!

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limited — but we are committed to finding new and creative ways to move Summerland forward.

Erin Trainer Accomplishments

I am very proud of our council’s effort to build a strong team and engage with the community. Over the last year, together we hired a new CAO, passed a number of progressive bylaws, established the Cultural Task Force and renewed connections with the Penticton Indian Band.

Challenges

I will continue to

I would give our council an A. Over the past year, we have all devoted an incredible amount of time to learning and planning. We ask questions, consider options and aim to make fair and informed decisions. I am honoured to work with an intelligent, open and kind council, and I believe we have set ourselves up for three successful years ahead. Things take time in municipal government and budgets are

in the community, emphasizing cultural businesses can certainly aid in creating a richer, better community.

Challenges

Letter grade

I would grade us a solid B. Not lower, because we have worked hard to coalesce as a team, done a lot of studying and learning, and, I feel, are building a strong foundation and good rapport with district staff – imperative as we move forward. Not higher, because we have so much more to do over the next three years. I’m looking forward to continuing to build on the hope and momentum I am feeling in

focus my energy on improving the overall health and wellness of our community. Equally important are developing an asset management plan for Summerland and, as part of the Mayor’s Task Force, exploring new opportunities for economic development.

Janet Peake Accomplishments

I’m really pleased to be part of two initiatives. We’re going to have an economic round table discussion. That’s going to be really good for the community. The other is the Cultural Task Force. If you want to create a great vibrancy

It’s a challenge to have a whole group of people who are new to council business. There is a lot of basic learning when you are new to a municipal corporation. Every community is different. There’s so much coloration in the decision-making process. It’s never easy.

Letter grade

I’d give our council a B. I think we have a very broad horizon we’re looking at. We have a great opportunity to move forward. We’re still learning, and learning requires time and energy.

December 6th, 2015

RDOS anticipates stable budget Dale Boyd

Residents of the rural areas of the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen will likely not face any increases or decreases in taxes as the RDOS starts eyeing the budget for 2016. “It looks pretty stable,” said Bill Newell, Chief Administrative Officer of the RDOS. The first budget committee meetings started last week and the next meeting takes place on Thursday, Dec. 3. “For us in the electoral areas, for most of our guys, it’s about fiscal responsibility they don’t have a lot of new things planned, they just like to keep the taxes stable,” Newell said. One area in the midst of some projects is Area D, which is currently undergoing a governance study looking at the future of government and services in the many communities in the area. The governance study committee currently meets the first Monday of each month at the Okanagan Falls Community Centre. The process is in the early stages distributing fact sheets and information on RDOS services to citizens, but input from residents is always welcome. “Until we get that study done we won’t know if there are any financial impacts, so it’s just a continuation of the study in 2016,” Newell said. The area purchased land for parks in 2015, including a piece of property near Skaha Lake in Okanagan Falls, that are looking to be developed heading into the new year as part of the revitalization of downtown Okanagan Falls. The projects may get underway in the new year, but as of right now, there is nothing to budget for. “They are working on that still. They haven’t come to the board for adoption,” Newell said. “Until you get that plan before the board there really isn’t anything to budget.” Area E will be looking at borrowing bylaws for the possibility of purchasing parkland in Naramata. “We are talking with the school district and the tree fruit company right now. They have parcels in some high-profile areas in

Naramata right now that aren’t being used. We want to see if the citizens are interested in doing anything with those,” Newell said. Area F will be unrolling an official community plan in 2016 and work will continue on the West Bench Water reservoir. New to the budget this year will be the regional heritage strategy, though it is not an expensive venture according to Newell. “If we get director assent on that, that could proceed in 2016. Not much of a cost to that, but it’s an important program,” Newell said. “The cost on a heritage program is very small.” The service would create an inventory of heritage sites in the Regional District. After an assessment it would be determined if there would be any marketing campaign or protective measures put in place. A revamping of the transit service is set to continue in 2016, however there won’t be any financial impact likely until 2017.

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Catholics to sponsor refugees Parishes in region have raised funds to bring in Syrian family

The churches, under the Catholic Diocese of Nelson, have already raised the money necessary for the sponsorship. The cost of sponsorship is between $23,000 and $24,000. The diocese has already been approved as the Sponsorship Agreement Holder and thus has been pre-approved to bring in a series of refugees. The approval was granted in April. The diocese is working to sponsor 12 refugee families, nine from Syria, one from Iraq, one from Colombia and one from Myanmar. The churches will support

the family for their first year in Canada or until the family becomes self-sufficient, whichever comes first. While the funds have been raised, Smirle said other forms of support will be needed. These include providing housing, arranging transportation and connecting the family with the necessary services in the region. She said an “army of volunteers” will be needed to provide support. The family consists of a 38-year-old father, a 24-yearold mother and two boys, ages five and seven. The father is trained as a tailor.

They are living in a refugee camp in Beirut, Lebanon. They have been screened and registered by the United Nations and are now undergoing three levels of screening by the Canadian government. Smirle said response to the sponsorship effort has been mixed. “The generosity has been overwhelming,” she said, “but there are individuals who have very strong views and they have voiced them.” It is not yet known whether the family will be located in Summerland or Penticton when they arrive in Canada.

At present, a Syrian refugee family of five have already settled in Summerland. That family, sponsored by Summerland United Church, arrived in late March. Since civil war broke out in Syria in 2011, more than nine million Syrians have fled their homes. At present, 4.3 million are on the list of refugees through the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. The Canadian government has committed to bringing 10,000 Syrian refugees to Canada by the end of this year, with another 15,000 to arrive by March 1, 2016.

time contemplating, with many performers practicing their Young performers of the Oka- routines well before the launch nagan are being called upon of registration. to enter the Penticton Kiwanis “We all have to work togethMusic, Dance and Speech Arts er and think of our group as Festival, as registration for the one dancer so that we are all 90th season opened up on Dec. 1. together,” said 13-year-old Members of the Okanagan Kiera Epp, who’s been competDance Studios didn’t waste any ing in the festival as a member of the Okanagan Dance Studios since she was 7. “We don’t think of it as a competition between Holiday Anxiety the dancers and Amid celebration and tradition during this festive time of year, there is a familiar the group, we ailment that can spoil the potential for fun and frivolity, namely anxiety. try to think of just each other Anxiety disorders are the most common of all mental disorders. About 1 out of as one big group every 4 adults has an anxiety disorder sometime in their life and about 1 out of and we’re just every 10 people currently has an anxiety disorder. They are more common in trying to do our women and can affect children and adults. best.” The expectations people can put upon themselves to have a “perfect” holiday B e t w e e n season can lead to anything but. The imagined perfection of a Christmas traMarch 2 to April dition, for example, can reduce us to quivering masses of nerves, crippled by 22, the Kiwanis the fear of missing a detail or disappointing someone through no ill intent of festival will be our own. holding numerous compeWhatever the cause, anxiety is, to say the least and put it mildly, very uncomtitions in the fortable for the individual experiencing it. Some will go so far as to withdraw disciplines of from social engagements at the last moment, exclude themselves from traditions singing, piano,

guitar, theatre and dance, with categories for both teams and individuals. “The Kiwanis festival is a really positive environment,” Epp said. “We really like watching each other, cheering each other on as well as performing together. We are just really close; we kind of feel like a family almost. We see each other every week and we practice so hard together. Most of us have been dancing with each other since we were quite little so we have a really good bond and we can trust each other.” Epp said she loves dance as an artistic expression because it gives performers the ability to communicate vibrantly without any dialogue. “It’s a really interesting thing to think about, being able to portray a story without saying anything.” Among the several categories Epp will be entering, she’s most focused on delivering a strong performance in ballet.

“Ballet is kind of the foundation for all other dances,” she said. “I feel like if you do really well in ballet, that’s saying a lot about who you are as a dancer and your potential.” To make sure her routines are delivered flawlessly, Epp has already been rehearsing regularly for months at the Okanagan Dance Studios. “We really need to go through the steps and make sure that we’re all staying on the right time and we’re all really clean and very sure of the choreography so that we’re not

at all scared or confused about going on stage.” All performances receive constructive feedback after being evaluated by professional adjudicators. The winners of the music and dance categories will be invited back to perform as part of the Highlights Concerts. Solo winners, as chosen by adjudicators, will advance to the Performing Arts BC Provincial Festival in Fort St. John next May. To learn more about registration, visit the Kiwanis website at pkmf.org.

John Arendt Catholic parishes in Summerland and Penticton will sponsor a Syrian refugee family. Mary-Anne Smirle, chair of communications for the refugee sponsoring committee, said three churches in the area are working together to support a family of four. The churches are Holy Child Catholic Church in Summerland, St. Ann Parish in Penticton and St. John Vianney Parish in Penticton.

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and celebrations which could otherwise be enjoyable and deny themselves any hope of experiencing something good for fear of feeling something not so good.

A popular example of this anxiety comes about when a person has prepared a meal and apologizes to their guests for how awful it is before serving it and letting the guests have a chance to enjoy it. In this instance, anxiety has built up a scenario of failure in the host’s mind and they have almost no chance of enjoying the true purpose of the gathering in the first place, a chance to visit with friends and family or get to know new friends. Before succumbing to anxiety, try these methods of reducing that stress before it becomes a burden: • Reduce caffeine consumption, too much has an unhealthy stimulant effect • Practice relaxation techniques (eg: deep breathing, yoga, meditation) • Reduce alcohol consumption, alcohol is a depressant • Eat a healthy diet, get proper sleep, and exercise regularly • Supplements like L-theanine or rhodiola can help you cope with anxiety symptoms. • Gain perspective by talking with someone you’re comfortable with or a professional counselor. Your doctor may prescribe an anti-anxiety medication to help as well. For more information on these medications, speak to your Pharmasave Live Well Pharmacist. Your Pharmasave team is here to help you. - Dan Cassidy, Nutritional Product Advisor

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Resources available for holiday season The Holidays are approaching, faster than usual this year if you ask me. I have yet to buy a gift, write Christmas cards or think about what to bake and we haven’t put up our Christmas lights yet. I’m approaching this holiday in a very relaxed way. My children are adults now so I no longer have to start Christmas shopping weeks in advance to find that much wanted Lego set, action figure or CD. Christmas at our home is now about time together. It isn’t often that the four of us all sleep under the same roof or wake up and have waffles together. My favourite gift, one that isn’t wrapped, is sitting around the dining table with my family to play a game of Blokus or Balderdash. We all have a com-

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petitive side and look forward to the challenge of a board game and a good laugh. When I was a child, my father always had CBC radio playing in our house and on Christmas Eve we would sit together listening to stories on the Christmas broadcast and the music of the Boston Pops Orchestra. Those memories, of sitting with my Dad are very special to me. Stuart McLean’s “Vinyl Café: A Christmas Collection” is a very funny audiobook for the holidays, and you are guaranteed to laugh as you listen to “Dave Cooks the Turkey.” A great book for kids to uncover interesting facts about the holidays is “Christmas unwrapped: a Kid’s winter wonderland of holiday trivia” by Amy Shields. If you prefer some-

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Dianne Broadbent thing more traditional, like the ballet, the library has “The Nutcracker” on DVD as well as numerous Christmas music CDs, movies such as “Elf”, “The Polar Express” and my personal favourites, Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “The Sound of Music.” If you prefer to make gifts, we have numerous craft books. “Mason Jar Christmas Gift Recipes” by Melinda Rolf has easy recipes such as Mason Jar s’mores

to make for your neighbours. My extended family live in Ontario, which means that on Christmas Day we make the traditional phone call East. The phone gets passed around with the intention of all of us getting a chance to talk to one another, but in the end some of us have talked to the same person twice, while others are missed entirely. My hope is that one day my entire family is together for the holidays, perhaps on a beach somewhere. My plan for the holidays is to turn off my phone, spend time with my family, read by the fire and contemplate the coming year and hopefully win a few rounds of Blokus. Dianne Broadbent is an Assistant Community Librarian and a champion Blokus player.

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Historic nativity display restored Scene from 1950s once again visible from Main Street

Carla McLeod Special to the Review After being away for 48 years, Dorothy Inglis has returned home to Summerland to enjoy retirement. She recently took on the project of resurrecting and having a historical nativity scene returned to its lofty position above Main Street. There is little history to be found in regards to the nativity scene. From the information that can be gleaned, it was said to have been originally made by the Summerland Art Club in cooperation with the municipality, in the early 1950s. The original 14 pieces were displayed on the tiered lawns of the Stevens property at the west end of Main Street. Over the years many things changed. The property changed hands and the pieces eventually start-

Setting up a display

Dorothy Inglis, centre, with the help of Connie and Ray Davis and an anonymous electrician, set up the Nativity Scene on the lawn of the Diggle property, in time for Light Up last Friday evening.

ed to fall into a state of disrepair. It is rumoured that the pieces

were on their way to the landfill when a small group from the Alliance Church rescued them. They did some restoration work and repaired the particle board figures and remade the two angels. The scene was displayed outside the church in 2008. Since that time it has been stored in the church’s basement. The nativity scene was very memorable to those who had grown up with it. It was a very impressive sight for children upon seeing it for the first time. One young boy was known to have referred to it as “God’s house.” Many of these children, now grown adults, started to share their memories of the nativity scene on the Summerland Hometown Memories Facebook page. People recalled that when they saw the scene lit up it signalled the start of the Christmas season. Others remembered walking or sitting among the larger than life sized figures and feeling comforted and somehow reassured that everything was right in the world. One person said that even though her family did not celebrate Christ-

mas, she remembered being excited to drive past Main Street at night just so she could catch a glimpse of the beautiful biblical scene. When Inglis started reading the comments being made, she thought to herself, I know where that set is. Surely we can do something about it. She did do something and when asked what motivated her into actually acting on her thoughts she said, “Because I knew we could do it and because I had faith in this town.” Inglis contacted people who she felt could help her. The property owner was agreeable to having the nativity scene once again set up on the tiers. The shop teacher at the high school was asked if he could cut out new figures. He agreed and arranged for the plywood to be donated. The members of the Summerland Art Club were happy to paint the new pieces and with the help of a small work party, the nativity scene was set up in time for the Festival of Lights last Friday evening. “It’s just evolved with the people in this town who just stepped up,” Inglis said. By using the original pieces for a pattern the four new pieces that were completed for this year were the camel, the donkey, the kneeling shepherd

boy and the baby Jesus in the manager. The pieces that still need to be remade are Joseph and Mary, the three wise men, a standing shepherd boy and the two lambs. “The goal is to have it finished for next Christmas,” explained Inglis. The Alliance Church has agreed to retain ownership of the whole thing and to store it and they will set it up from here on in, as long as the homeowners are agreeable.” Inglis has started a fund raising campaign to raise money to cover the cost of the paint and varnish used in the remaking of the figures and for the lighting needed for the display. Many people are now expressing their gratitude to Inglis for taking the initiative to bring this nativity scene back to life. With the help of many willing partners she has made sure that future generations will be touched by its presence overlooking our town. If you would like to help the cause, go to https://www. gofundme.com/dubap4w4 to donate. 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.

Santa to arrive at Legion Santa Claus will make an appearance at the Summerland Legion this weekend. The Legion will host a lunch on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. Children are invited for a party which includes a colouring contest, face painting,

balloon animals and pictures with Santa, Mrs. Claus and some of the elves. “This is a great event for kids, parents and grandparents alike,” said Mike Brazeau, president of the Legion. “We hope that the Grinch

does not show up like last year.” The event is open to the public. To register, call 250494-9781. There is no admission fee, although a donation of food or an unwrapped toy for the Summerland Food Bank is appreciated.

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Many seasonal concerts planned With the holiday season in full swing, the number of cultural offers out there for those who enjoy all that the season has to offer is just as plentiful as you’d hope. And, if Christmas music happens to be one of those things that you really enjoy about this time of year, then you’re in luck. There’s a great trio of Christmas concerts coming up here over the next week or so in Summerland— and I’m sure there’s actually more, these are just the three that have been brought to my attention—and they’re sure to offer a little bit of something

for everyone. The music begins on Friday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. when the Penticton Tune-Agers take their show on the road for a performance here in Summerland. The Tune-Agers, for those who may not know, are a choral and orchestral group based out of Penticton who perform regularly around the area. Their upcoming concert at the Summerland United Church is entitled “Christmas Time is Here” and features a mixture of choral and orchestral pieces. Tickets are available at The Beanery in Summerland.

RCMP hold seasonal road checks Police will set up seasonal traffic patrols during December

Beginning this week, members of the Summerland RCMP detachment, along with regional highway patrol members will conduct check stops as they watch for impaired drivers. Sgt. Stephane Lacroix of the Summerland RCMP detachment said the checks are part of a national initiative. He said the stops will be held at various locations throughout the community, at all hours. The checks will continue until early in the new year. “There’s no excuse for drinking and driving,” he said, adding that taxis, arranged rides and other transportation options are available. The seasonal checks are held because of concerns about impaired driving after holiday parties and New Year’s Eve celebrations. British Columbia has severe penalties for those who drive while they are impaired. A motorist who blows a Fail on the roadside blood alcohol device will lose his or her license for 90 days. The vehicle will be impounded for 30 days. The impound fees and the costs of having the license reissued can be substantial, Lacroix said. While most Summerland motorists stopped in previous road checks have been sober, some have received suspensions for impaired driving. Among the excuses used by tipsy drivers are concerns that the parked vehicle would be stolen, complaints about weather being too cold for walking and the need to drive one’s children to school the following morning. Lacroix said younger motorists tend to avoid driving after they have been drinking, adding that the drivers most likely to be impaired are in their late 30s to late 50s.

The next pair of shows featuring a cavalcade of Christmas music starts on Saturday, Dec. 12 with Musaic Vocal Ensemble’s Christmas concert “YuleTide Fires.” The Musaic Vocal Ensemble calls Summerland home, but their members come from up and down the valley, with folks coming down from Kelowna and up from Oliver to create music. For “Yule-Tide Fires” Musaic will be accompanied by

piano, drums and violin and promises to be a great show. Tickets for this show are available at James on Kelly and the show itself starts at 2:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church. For those who just can’t get enough Christmas music, the Summerland Singers and Players have you covered with their performance of “A Christmas Pudding” on Sunday, Dec. 13. The show takes place at the Summerland United Church,

whose choir will also be the featured carol singers for the performance. Tickets for this event are available at the Summerland United Church and also from the Summerland Community Arts Centre and the action starts at 7:30 p.m. It’s great to see such a variety of options available for audiences here in Summerland, whether it be local talent from right here in town, to choirs and

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seats, so that those who brought their performances here, know we’re a town worth visiting and so that those local groups feel encouraged to resist the urge to relocate elsewhere. There’s nothing quite like a local choir singing the songs of Christmas to bring out the best in people. Douglas Paton is a Summerland writer and musician. If you know of a local arts and culture event, contact him at dgpaton80@gmail.com.

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The four candidates in the upcoming federal election talk about their qualifications for the role of Member of Parliament.

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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 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. 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 last meeting before Christmas is Dec. 12. They will resume Jan. 8, meeting every Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre, 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. Come and enjoy or check it out. Drop-ins welcome. Tai Chi 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. 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 250493-4341.

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. On Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. there will be a Christmas Gift Cafe with free live music held at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1370 Church St. in Penticton. Enjoy homemade baked goods with choice of a hot beverage while you browse handmade items from Nepal and Guatemala (benefitting women in need), local crafts, delicious baking for sale and regifting possibilities. There will be draws for gift baskets and free mini concerts starting at 10:15 a.m. with Rosewitha Masson (piano/flute), Dianne

s Fasshauer (flute), Joyce Barton (flute), Claire and Felix Bergeron (piano), Fern Gibbard (piano) and a 1p.m. performance by classical guitarist William Leggott. St. Stephen’s Anglican Church will hold its annual Snowflake Tea on Dec. 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. The tea includes selling cookies by the pound, candy, baking and a gift and jewelry table. 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 Christmas Time is Here – time to enjoy this year’s Christmas concert being offered by the The Penticton TuneAgers choir and orchestra at the Summerland United Church, Sunday Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. and at the Shatford Centre in Penticton, Sunday Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available in advance at either location and from members of the TuneAgers. Summerland tickets are also available at the Beanery and Penticton tickets at Dragon’s Den on Front Street. Tickets will be available at the door. For more information call 250-494-9700. Denis Grady will perform Songs for the Advent Journey, Sunday Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. at Holy Child Catholic Church, 14010 Rosedale Ave. A freewill offering will be collected. 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.

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.

Thursday, December 3, 2015 Summerland Review License #832873. 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. 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 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 250494-5851. S u m m e r l a n d Badminton Club plays every Wednesday at 7 p.m. For information call Shaun at 250-494-1513. The Heritage Advisory Commission meets the third Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in Council Chambers of the Municipal Hall. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Upcoming Happy Huladays, a Christmas Luau at the Summerland Library with stories, songs and snocones, will be held Thursday, Dec. 10 from 7 to 8 p.m. Pickleball begins Wednesday, Jan. 6 and continues to April 27 at Trout Creek Elementary School. The game is held Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. All are welcome to participate. A small drop-in fee will be collected. The Mistletoe Ball, which replaces the former 911 and Friends event, will be held Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Arena Banquet Room on Jubilee Road East. Cocktails are at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. and a dance at 9 p.m. Tickets are in advance only. For tickets and information call 250486-6060. The Summerland Dance Club will hold a dance on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Summerland Legion. Music is by Destiny. For information contact Ann Ling at 250-494-7168 or Ron Hack at 250-486-6858.

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Results: Nov. 23 to 27 Monday morning senior men: Eric Johnson tied Warren Parker, Bob Ezart defeated Paul Martin, Dale Abrey defeated Hector Cartier, Eric Williams defeated Paul Cowen. Monday evening men: Steve Clement defeated Dale Abrey, Don Lawrence defeated Stan Green, Mike Rudniski defeated The Keens, Rob Robinson defeated Rick Drewnisz. Tuesday morning mixed: Jules Dore defeated Barb Ezart, Bob Ezart defeated John Nicolson, Hector Cartier defeated Jerry Lidin, Marilyn Cahoon defeated Bill Moffat. Tuesday evening ladies: Jackie Clement defeated Diana Leitch, Jodie Brennan defeated Lil Blashko, Gail Ostaficuik defeated Bev Skinner, Betty Raymond tied Judy Beck. Wednesday morning senior men: Eric Johnson defeated Eric Williams, Dale Abrey defeated Warren Parker, Paul Martin defeated Paul Cowen, Hector Cartier defeated Stan Green. Wednesday evening men: Gary Wingerak defeated Doug Campbell, Louie Costa defeated Rick Drewnisz, Dave Gartrell defeated John Fitzgerald, Ken Rae defeated Gary Raymond, Glen Brennan defeated Bruce Dacre. Thursday morning ladies: Diana Leitch defeated RoseMarie Fenrich, Gail Ostaficuik defeated Barb Ezart, Marilyn Cahoon defeated Ev Gillespie. Thursday evening open: Dale Abrey defeated Louis Costa, Glen Brennan defeated John Egyed, Russ Lemke defeated Gary Raymond, Jodie Brennan defeated John McKay.

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A total of 16 teams participated in the tournament, playing a four square format. There were two teams from Kelowna, one from Osoyoos, three from Penticton and 10 from Summerland. Coordinators were Rick Drewnisz and Ken Rae. John Gregg and Blake Lynch-Staunton cooked the steaks. Many volunteers also assisted. Ice techs were Gord and Cliff White. The Summerland Golf and Country Club and Cannery Brewery provided sponsorship. A Winners: From Summerland, Skip Dale Abrey, third Wylie Eden, second Tyler Jaeger, lead Art Lappalainen. Runners up from Penticton skip Chris Cottrill , third Brad Sullivan, second Jason Larence, lead Paul Brisson. B Winners: From Summerland Skip Steve Clement, third Glen Brennan, second Corbin Clement, lead Brian Hodgson. Runner up from Kelowna Skip Ken Johnson, third Justin Nillson, second Gary Wilson, lead Tim Zacher. C Winners: From Kelowna Skip Garry Gelowitz, third Cy Gladish, second Craig McLoad, lead Grant Snow. Runner up from Penticton Skip Daryl Tarr, third Daryl Moore, second Vern Shelby, lead Gord Mitchell. D Winners: From Summerland Skip Gary Raymond, third Armond Houle, second Larry Harder, lead Steve Woods. Runners up from Summerland Skip Louie Costa, third Mike Rudniski, second Cliff Last, lead Steve Clarke. Junior curling is Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. after school. Tip of the week: It is against the rules, to use any device during an end to measure rocks. After all eight stones are thrown, the stones closest to the centre of button score, no stones are moved until the thirds decide the score. The thirds do any measuring and the team winning the end, marks the score.

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The Summerland Steam’s nine-game winning streak came to an end on Saturday in a match against the Osoyoos Coyotes. The team has had a strong season so far, including a recent 3-2 win against the North Okanagan Knights on Nov. 24. The Steam took the lead at 2:28 in the first period with

a goal by Paulsen Lautard, assisted by Jack Mills. In the second period, Mills scored a shorthanded goal at 18:05, assisted by Lautard. The Knights responded with two goals, the first a power play, to tie the game. The final goal came in the third period when Mills scored at 14:39, assisted by Riley Pettitt. On Saturday, the Steam travelled to Osoyoos, losing to the Coyotes in a 5-2 decision. Osoyoos took the lead early, with a goal at 6:43 in the first period. In the second period, the Coyotes added a power play goal at 17:50. The first goal for the Steam came at 1:05 when Mills

scored on a power play. Lautard had the assist. At 0:08, Pettitt scored for Summerland, bringing the game to a tie. Jarrett Malchow and Wyatt Gale assisted. In the third period, the Coyotes regained the lead with a goal at 6:40. Two empty net goals for Osoyoos, at 1:23 and at 0:18, finished the game. The Steam faced the North Okanagan Knights in Summerland on Tuesday evening, but results were not available by press time. The next game for the Steam is on Saturday, Dec. 5 against the Posse in Princeton. On Dec. 6, the Steam will host the Sicamous Eagles. The game begins at 2 p.m.

Low turnout at Steam home games While the Summerland Steam have enjoyed a strong season, the Junior B team has not managed to draw significant crowds this year. Until a loss to Osoyoos on Saturday, the team had a nine-game winning streak. Summerland is in second place in the Okanagan/Shuswap Conference: Okanagan Division in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League. The Steam are close behind the Osoyoos Coyotes. Gregg Wilson, owner and general manager of the team, said there were just 78 paying fans at a home game against the North Okanagan Knights on Nov. 24. The highest attendance this year has been 224 people. For the team to break even on its costs, Wilson said an

average turnout of 250 paying fans is needed. So far this year, the average is 148. The low fan turnout is puzzling, Wilson said. In other communities with a Junior B hockey team, fan support is much greater. At a recent game in Williams Lake, 750 fans attended. Cody Egilson is the only Summerland player on the team, but many more are from the Central Okanagan and South Okanagan.

Wilson said 14 of the players on the roster live between Kelowna and Penticton and are able to live at home while they play on the team. The level of play is strong, Wilson said. “We’ve got a really good group,” he said. “By far they’re the most talented group we’ve had, and they’re playing as a team.” He added that John DePourcq, coach of the team, deserves credit for developing a strong hockey team.

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Government brings refugees to Canada In last week’s MP report I committed to providing further updates as they become available with respect to the Liberal Government’s plan to relocate 25,000 refugees to Canada prior to the end of 2015. This week more information has been provided on this topic that continues to be raised by citizens in Central OkanaganSimilkameen-Nicola daily. The most significant announcement from the Liberal Government this week is that the timeline to relocate 25,000 refugees prior to the end

of 2015 will not be met. Instead the revised deadline has been extended to fall into March of 2016. Other changes include privately sponsored refugees now being included within the total number of 25,000 refugees relocated to Canada. It has also been announced that refugees who are women, children, families and men that may be members of LGBT communities will be prioritized for refugee status. How does this process work? Canada will accept referrals from the United

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Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) who has identified refugees from Jordan and Lebanon that meet the criteria. Refugees who are accepting relocation to Canada will complete an iris scan to confirm their identity. Once identity has been confirmed, the Government has indicated that the process will include a medical examination, screening for communicable diseases and also security screening including biometric scans that includes finger printing and digital photo identification which will be cross referenced with various immigration, law enforcement and

security databases. Refugees who successfully pass through this screening process will then be issued permanent resident visas and flown free of charge (in the past refugees were loaned airfare fees) via private charter aircraft to either Montreal or Toronto airports. After landing in Canada refugees will be resettled in 36 different cities across Canada with 13 being located in Quebec and the remaining 23 outside of Quebec including several here in British Columbia. At this point the full list of cities and breakdown of numbers for each of these

cities has not been publicly released however is expected in the near future. Some will view these recent changes as broken election promises from the Liberal Government. From my perspective the original timeline announced by the Liberals was an arbitrary political one and I will credit the Government for recognizing that taking the time to process and resettle refugees properly are far more important considerations than meeting its own politically selfimposed timelines. While all Canadians may have different views on this topic I believe we are united in the desire to

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Dan Albas see new citizens welcomed in a manner that offers the best possible chance for success for everyone as we grow our Canadian family. Also occurring this past week was an announcement by the Leader of the official opposition, Hon. Rona Ambrose appointing the

opposition critic positions. It is an honour for me to be named as the critic for InterProvincial trade which also includes labour mobility. As Canada enters into an unprecedented new era of international trade deals it remains critically important that our local producers have full and free access to our Canadian domestic market across provincial borders. As always I welcome your comments, questions and concerns. I can be reached at dan. albas@parl.gc.ca or toll free at 1-800-6658711. Dan Albas is the MP for Okanagan Coquihalla.

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2013, a rate that translates to about seven cents a litre on gasoline and similar taxes on diesel, natural gas and other carbon-based fuels. The government’s advisory team recommends increasing the carbon tax by $10 a tonne each year starting in 2018, with increased rebates for low-income and rural B.C. residents. Environment Minister

Mary Polak released the panel’s recommendations Friday, as the B.C. delegation led by Premier Christy Clark prepares to attend the United Nations climate change meetings in Paris next week. The panel, appointed in May with industry and environmental representatives, concluded that the 2020 reduction target isn’t going to be met. gas.”

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Inconvenient truths of climate change Premier Christy Clark and Environment Minister Mary Polak have joined the thousands of jet-setters in Paris to once again stage negotiations for a global climate treaty. The embarrassing failures of these United Nations events, such as the one in Lima, Peru last year, have been forgotten. Canadian TV only showed file images of an effigy of Stephen Harper receiving a “fossil of the day” award for his alleged failure to rein in Canada’s two per cent of humaninduced greenhouse gas emissions. Now Justin Trudeau leads our biggest-ever delegation to COP21, as the Paris meeting is called. Trudeau hasn’t even begun to develop a plan for Canada, asking provinces to come up with their own first, but he’s already hailed as a visionary. This is similar to the newly elected Barack Obama, who modest-

ly predicted in 2008 that history would record his win as “the moment when the rise of the oceans began to slow and our planet began to heal.” Perhaps Obama wasn’t completely full of CO2, since in this century, global temperatures have increased by only about a fourth of what UN climate models predicted. This 20-year slowdown of the long run of post-Ice Age warming, which has dominated most of the last 10,000 years, is referred to as the “pause” or “hiatus.” It is usually explained away with reference to the Pacific Decadal Oscillation or other long-term warming and cooling trends in oceans. Other countries have put new emission reduction proposals on the table for COP21. Danish environmental economist Bjorn Lomborg did the math, and concluded that if every major emit-

ting country keeps its word this time, the total of all their efforts would reduce global warming by about 0.2 degrees by 2100. What? A statistically meaningless decrease after 85 years of energy austerity? That Lomborg, he’s just a “denier,” trying to get more publicity. Oh wait, here’s a study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that finds the same thing – two tenths of a degree by 2100. Wobbly climate models aren’t the only problem for global warming alarmists. NASA recently confirmed that contrary to UN projections, total ice mass in Antarctica is increasing. This is much more likely to slow sea level rise than an Obama or Trudeau speech. Arctic ice, meanwhile, is rebounding rapidly after receding in recent years. And while UN climate conferences always cause a spike

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Tom Fletcher in sightings of people wearing polar bear suits, here’s another inconvenient truth. B.C. polar bear researcher Susan Crockford reports that the world bear population is up to 26,500, a 50-year high. That Crockford, she’s just a denier…. Oh wait, the International Union for Conservation of Nature “Red List” says that’s about right, and the population trend is no longer “decreasing” but is now “unknown.” None of this is to deny that our climate is warming, or that the Industrial Revolution and carbon fuel use are part of

the picture. It’s the religious zeal, misuse of data and attacks on skeptics that are troubling. B.C. already leads the country with its small but broadbased carbon tax, about which Clark will boast at every opportunity in Paris. We won’t see the B.C. Liberal government’s final “Climate 2.0” plan until next spring, but their advisory committee wants to start jacking up the carbon tax in 2018. Northern and Interior B.C. folks are assured they will receive bigger rebates to reflect the fact that they pay more carbon tax to drive long distances in the cold. And B.C.’s aggressive 2020 greenhouse gas target? The government admits we’re not going to make that, because the economy is growing. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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HIP OR knee replacement? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in walking/dressing? Disability tax credit $2,000 tax credit $20,000 refund. Apply today for assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

Career Opportunities BAND Mgr. sought by Kwakiutl Band in Pt. Hardy. Deadline to send cover letter, resume and salary expectation is 4 PM on Dec. 7 to manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250949-6066. Pls request & review job description before applying.

POWELL RIVER & Region Transition House Society has a job posting for a Stopping the Violence Counselor, closing on Dec. 30, 2015. Contact: chamberj@telus.net

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Obituaries

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US capable Class 1 Drivers required immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Sports & Recreation

New to Summerland?

Evans, Griselda, Maryy July 30, 1927 - October 9, 2015

The memorial service for mum will be held at Summerland Anglican Church on December 11, 2015 at 2pm. Tea to follow in the church hall.

Obituaries

BAKKER, HAROLD

JOHANNES WILLEM BASTIAAN February 4, 1969 – November 11, 2015. Born in Hilversem, The Netherlands, Harold passed away peacefully in Summerland with his mother and sister Patricia by his side. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother Maria Butler (nee van Os), StepDad Barry Butler, sisters; Patricia and Priscilla, his children; Sebastiaan, Asya and Vaughn, and the children’s mother Nicole. “You will always be in our hearts. Rest in peace”. A Celebration of Life was held on Wednesday November 25, 2015 at Providence’s Summerland Chapel, 13205 Rosedale Avenue, Summerland, BC with Reverend Sid Waterman officiating. Condolences may be directed to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com (250) 494-7752

“Every Life Tells A Story”

GOUWENBERG, DICK JAN Gouwenberg, Dick Jan passed away peacefully on November 24, 2015 at the age of 95 years. Remembered and sadly missed by his children, Nick (Sonia), Betty (Bill), Marion (Bill), Benny, brother Nick (Nell), sisters, Tina (Kopp), Leda (Peter). Sadly predeceased by his wife Maria, daughter Janet, son Carl, nine brothers and sisters. Dick moved to BC with his wife Maria in April of 1950 where they had a dairy farm in Agassiz, then retiring to Summerland. Dick loved his flowers and vegetable gardens. He also enjoyed camping, fishing and riding his bicycle in Summerland. He will be dearly missed by his family. “Love you Dad”. Prayers took place on November 26, 2015 followed by Mass of Christian Burial on November 27, 2015 at Holy Child Catholic Church, 14010 Rosedale Avenue, Summerland, BC. Interment will take place in Agassiz, BC. Condolences may be directed to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com (250) 494-7752

“Every Life Tells A Story”

Obituaries

Shirley B. Dreyer Shirley Clara Brown Dreyer passed away peacefully in the company of family on November 21, 2015 at the Utz Terrace Retirement Village in Hanover, PA at the age of 84. She was born April 20, 1931 in Waterville, ME to the late Lawrence Sr. and Sadie B. (Williams) Brown. She studied nursing in Boston and became a nurse anesthetist while raising four children. She was the first female commodore of the Summerland, British Columbia Yacht Club in 1992. She loved cruising around the world with her husband Walter and visited many countries in the North and South hemisphere. She was a gifted pianist and loved to play the organ at the Evangelical Congregational Church in Hubbardston, MA. Shirley spent her career as a nurse anesthetist working at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Worcester, MA, and Fairlawn Hospital, also in Worcester and retiring from her extraordinary career in 1986 from Harrington Hospital in Southbridge, MA. She loved to volunteer and delivered Meals on Wheels in Hendersonville, NC to the elderly and low income families. She also volunteered at the Utz Terrace Retirement Village where she lived for the past 8 years of her life. As a member of a card club within the retirement village, she met and loved many friends and neighbors. Her love for birds and nature was captured in the thousands of pictures she took over the years. Shirley lived a very full life. She panned gold in Alaska, road elephants in Thailand, walked on the beaches of Tahiti, Fiji, the Caribbean Islands and Europe. Shirley leaves behind her daughter, Norma Hildebrand of Hanover, PA, sons Jim Stockbridge of Carver, MA and Keith Stockbridge of Mount Kisco, NY, two grandchildren, Meghan Gallery of Washington, D.C., Rebecca Gallery of Takoma Park, MD, her two cats, Mandy and Polly and many nieces and nephews in Maine and Rhode Island. Also surviving is her brother, Richard Brown of Sydney, ME. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Walter E. Dreyer, her son, Owen Stockbridge of Haines, AK and her brother, Larry Brown of Newport, RI. A memorial service will be held from 2-5 PM, Saturday, December 5, 2015 in the Community Room at the Lutheran Retirement Village at Utz Terrace, 2100 Utz Terrace, Hanover, PA 17331. The Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc., 269 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA has been entrusted by the family with the funeral arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.kenworthyfh.com.

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Help Wanted ASSEMBLY LINE WORKERS needed for packaging tree seedlings. No experience necessary but must have a good work ethic, be a team player and be able to stand all day. $11.50/hour plus completion bonus. Apply in person daily at 12:30 PM, 14608 Washington Ave., Summerland.

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Help Wanted Busy healthcare office in Summerland requires part time afternoon/evening receptionist to begin January 2016. Please reply with resume to Box 1216, Summerland BC V0H 1Z0

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Legal Notices

ALCAR Storage in accordance with our rental agreement, the tenant Jennifer Mabley is in default of her rental fees. Therefore the contents of her storage unit will be sold on Dec, 5th, 2015 at 10am at 9210 James Ave., Summerland, BC. To view or submit a written bid no later than 5:00 pm on Dec. 4th please contact ALCAR Storage via e-mail alcarstorage@hotmail.com or call 250-462-0065.

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Tree of Dreams raises money for hospital expansion work The South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation’s annual fundraising campaign will raise money for the expansion of the Penticton Regional Hospital. Janice Perrino, executive director of the foundation,

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THANK YOU From the Summerland Chamber of Commerce to the community of Summerland and to our wonderful sponsors for their support in making the 2015 Festival of Lights a success. Thank you to the District of Summerland for all their support from many different departments. The Festival could not go on without you! Thank you also to the following: Nigel’s Electrical Services, Bartlett Tree Experts, members of the RCMP, Summerland Pipes and Drums, Summerland Baptist Church, Royal LePage, Cherry Tree Quilts, Brent Petkau, Bill Newhouse, Christine Stasiuk, Summerland Royalty and 2016 candidates, the merchants and offices who provided extra power and all of our amazing volunteers. A Special Thank You to our Sponsors! Fireworks

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said the 10th annual Tree of Dreams campaign is the first of what will be a five-year campaign to raise $20 million. The money will be used to fund the medical equipment in the new Patient Care Tower at the hospital.

“Never have we asked the community to give at this level, but this is our new hospital,” Perrino said. “It’s a new beginning. We will never build another hospital in our generation, making this truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to support PRH and leave a profound legacy.” The hospital was constructed in 1953, when Penticton had a population of 10,500. Today, it serves 91,000 residents of the South Okanagan and Similkameen. “This expansion is vital,” Perrino said. www.summerlandproperty.com “Health care services today require more $699,000 MLS® technology in diag• 10 Acre Orchard nostic equipment and treatment than ever • Character Home, Detached Cottage before.” • Cold Storage, Packing House, Each donation to Mechanical and Woodworking Shops the campaign lights 6402 Giants Head Road MLS more bulbs on the Tree of Dreams, on $364,900 MLS® the roof of Penticton PRICE ! N O Regional Hospital. I T • Charming Home on a Third-Acre REDUC To donate, mail a Panoramic Lakeview Lot cheque to the SOS • Quick Possession Available Medical Foundation, 550 Carmi Avenue, 11411 Walters Road MLS Penticton B.C., V2A 3G6; stop by the Foun$769,900 MLS® dation office beside the front lobby at hos• Huge 1/3-acre Property in Trout Creek pital; phone 250-492• 4 Bedrooms Plus Den 9027; or donate online • Room for a Pool and Carriage House at www.sosmedical1304 Johnson Street MLS foundation.com. ®

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SUMMERLAND

Thank You Summerland!!

Pictured L-R: Ingrid Wuensche - Summerland Food Bank, Jacenda Bye - CritterAid, Pat Wand - CritterAid Charity Bottle Drive, Colin Powell - Owner IGA Summerland

Summerland IGA contributed

1300.00

for the Summerland Community Food Bank from the proceeds of the BBQ and sold 111 Pre-Packed bags of non-perishable food at the 28th Annual Festival of Lights Event! Pat Wand of the CritterAid Charity Bottle Drive purchased the remaining 100 pre-packed bags bringing the total pounds of food collected to

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