Summerland Review, February 27, 2014

Accident on course during Olympics dashes hopes of medal

For Summerland’s Jus-tin Kripps and his team-mates in the four-man bobsleigh competition, the 2014 Winter Olym-pics in Sochi, Russia was marred by a crash on

Saturday.The Canadian sled

turned on its side near the end of the course on Saturday.

The speed at the time was 129 kilometres an hour.

The first heat on Sat-urday went smoothly for Kripps and his team-mates.

“Apart from a mistake in the 14th corner the run was very good,” he said.

“We also had a big start getting off the line in 4.76 seconds.”

In the second heat, the team attempted to correct the mistake from the first run, but instead the sled flipped onto its side.

“I was shocked when, just as I was about to

start executing my steers in 14, my face smashed

into the ice,” Kripps said. “After that I thought

about try-ing to get my head low and I hoped e v e r y o n e was okay.”

B e f o r e the crash,

the team was in second place, but at the end of the heat, they were in 25th place with a time of 59.91 seconds.

“When it was done and the boys were okay, I was really rattled that our chances of medal-ling were over. But that’s racing and our team goes hard and unfortunately this time we crashed,” Kripps said.

While Kripps and teammate Jesse Lumsden received minor injuries, they were able to com-pete again the following day, even though they were out of the medal contention.

The Canadian team finished with the 10th-fastest time at the event on Sunday at the Sanki Sliding Center.

Despite Saturday’s crash, Kripps said the games were a good experience.

“At the start of the season we were con-sidered a long shot just to qualify for the games and to challenge for a medal in both races was an incredible triumph for me and my team,” he said.

“There’s lots to come from us in the next few years and on to 2018.”

Achieving excellence

Outstanding busi-nesses, individuals and organizations were honoured at the 76th annual Summerland Business and Com-munity Awards.

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Library site A new site has been

selected for the Sum-merland branch of the Okanagan Regional Library.

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Fundraising workFour Summerland-

ers have raised $2,000 for epilepsy education and awareness with a weekend gala.

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Candidates speakCandidates in the

upcoming Summer-land Blossom Pageant gave their speeches.

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A team effortCamaraderie is a

significant factor in the success of the Sum-merland Steam Junior B hockey team.

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Anti-bullying efforts honouredHigh school teacher launched Canada-wide site to report bullies

by Carla McLeodSpecial to the Review

A teacher, Trevor Knowlton, was named Summerland’s Citizen/Volunteer of the year on

Saturday night.Having been born

and raised in Summer-land, Knowlton described receiving the award as a “huge honour.”

Knowlton is the presi-dent and founder of Stop A Bully, a registered national charity and Can-ada-wide anti-bullying program.

He has testified at the Senate Committee on Human Rights for the Federal Government Cyberbullying Report and in 2012 was the recipient of the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence.

“There was an inci-dent in May of 2009 at our school that sparked

the whole program. I launched a website that allowed any student in Canada to report anonym-ously and safely incidents of bullying and cyber-bullying to their princi-pals. Five years later, it’s been quite a ride. Now we’re just trying to keep up,” said Knowlton.

He went on to explain

how in August they had 360 kilograms of pink wristbands, which could be ordered online by schools, youth organiza-tions and police depart-ments across Canada.

The plan was to dis-tribute them throughout the school year, but they were gone in 12 days.

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Bobsleigh team crashes

Olympic effortsJustin Kripps, in foreground, along with his teammates in the four-man bobsleigh event crashed in the second heat of Olympic competition on Saturday. They were able to return to the bobsleigh track on Sunday.

“I was shocked when, just as I was about to start execut-ing my steers in 14, my face smashed into the ice.”

Justin Kripps

Photo by Charlie Booker Bobsleigh Canada

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Gala raises $2,000 for epilepsyby Carla McLeod

Special to the Review

Summerland has a new squad in town, working to bring about educa-tion and awareness of epilepsy and to combat the stigma surrounding the dis-order.

Caitie Shaw, Dan Nixon, Maximilian Von Krosigk and Syl-via Mott make up the Epilepsy Awareness Squad.

Shaw had her first seizure at the age of

two and was diag-nosed when she was five.

She explained how after spending a week at the Chil-dren’s Hospital last summer she met other kids who had more seizures than she did. She felt com-pelled to do some-thing, to let them know they were not alone.

She decided to hold a garage sale in order to raise money for epilepsy, and her friends helped her out.

It was Nixon’s idea to form the squad.

Since its forma-tion the group has attended markets, bazaars and the Sum-merland Fall Fair.

They have also spoken to classes at the Summerland Middle School.

This past Satur-day night, the Squad hosted a gala at the Sumac Ridge Golf Course.

The proceeds raised went to epi-lepsy aid programs through the Centre for Epilepsy Educa-

tion in British Col-umbia and Free the Children.

The event fea-tured a three-course meal, live entertain-ment, a silent auc-tion and a mystery game booth.

Speaking about the success of the gala, Von Krosigk said,

“We raised $2,000 so how can we com-plain?”

Nixon said the business commun-ity responded with donations for the silent auction.

“The amount of stuff they gave us was so amazing,” he said.

“We could bare-ly put it all on the table,” added Mott.

“It was really awe-some, we had 22 bas-kets,” said Shaw.

The squad has also just produced and posted a video to YouTube, featuring people from all over the world who have

epilepsy.As for something

in the future to watch for Shaw said, “It’s International Epi-lepsy Day — Purple Day — on March 26, so we are thinking of doing an event on that day. We’re just not totally sure where yet.”

Epilepsy awarenessMembers of the Epilepsy Awareness Squad are Sylvia Mott, left, Maximilian Von Krosigk, Dan Nixon and Caitie Shaw.

FACT: Summerland is in decline. There has been a 33.5% decline in student enrollment over the last 10 years. If this trend continues, Summerland High School could close in five to seven years if attendance reaches 200. School bus to Penticton?

FACT: For Summerland, the Canada Census population growth over15 years (1996-2011) averaged 46.4 people per year.

FACT: Our current community growth strategy is out dated and does not reflect sustainability and smart growth principles. The new proposal will reduce the available amount of development land by 50%.

FACT: The largest public engagement in Summerland’s history contributed to the Consultant’s urban growth proposal. Over 1300 people including 100 students participated.

FACT: Every household in Summerland received a mail out survey asking where they thought growth should happen.

FACT: A clear majority of respondents picked the area now proposed for growth to happen. Farmers can continue to farm.

FACT: This choice of 199 acres allows denser housing close to town and services, while promoting farming further out on 226 acres of productive land put into the ALR (the land swap).

FACT: Growing the economy was the #1 community value chosen.

FACT: When survey respondents ranked all the values, saving the ALR ranked #6. There will be a net gain in productive ALR land.

FACT: This strategy allows for 30 to 50 years of careful visionary community planning and a strong economic tax base.

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Library siteMembers of Summerland’s council and municipal staff, members of the Okanagan Regional Library board, librarians, library supports, representatives of the Summerland Com-munity Arts Council and others gather to show the site where a new library building will be constructed.

by John Arendt

After years of cop-ing with an extremely cramped building, the Summerland Library will soon have a new and larger location.

On Thursday afternoon, the site of the new location was announced on Main Street. A new building will be con-structed at the site of the existing Sum-merland Arts Centre and the Giant’s Head Automotive building.

“It has been a long time in coming,” said Catherine Lord, newly elected chair of the Okanagan Region-al Library board.

The search for a new library for Summerland began around 10 years ago.

The cost of the new facility is estimated at $3.2 million. The money will come from the regional library’s building fund.

Construction will begin later this year with the work to be completed in 2015.

The two buildings will both be demol-ished to make room for the new library.

The land area is 2,140 square metres.

The new library building will be around 743 square metres. The present library was built in 1981. It has an area of 316 square metres, less than half the total size required for a com-munity of this size. Access is difficult for some since the library is on the second floor of its building.

The library sees

plenty of activity throughout the year. In 2013, there were 70,203 visits to the Summerland library. There are 6,381 regis-tered users.

The new building will meet the com-munity’s present needs and will also allow for some addi-tional growth.

Lord said the library board wants input from the commun-ity before proceeding with the construction, in order to create a design which reflects the needs and wishes of the community.

She added that the location is ideal. “This is better than any of the other spots we looked at,” she said.

When construc-tion begins, the arts centre will be moved to a vacant building on Main Street near Victoria Road. This will be an interim site during the search for a permanent location for the arts centre.

Julie McGuire, long-range planner for the municipal-ity, said the need for a larger library had been discussed for many years, but pre-viously a Wharton Street site had been suggested.

The library was to be part of the pro-posed Wharton Street development. However, proposed developments failed on two separate occa-sions, both times before any construc-tion had started.

McGuire said the new library will be a

benefit to the down-town core.

“That will be the first new building on Main Street in many years,” she said. “I think it will really help our downtown.

The relocation of the arts centre will also help to give it some additional exposure, she added.

Mayor Janice Per-rino said the new facility will help to generate activity in Summerland’s down-town area. “I can’t begin to tell you what it will do for Main Street and the eco-nomic boom it will bring,” she said. “It couldn’t be better.”

For the Sum-merland Commun-ity Arts Council, the announcement means some signifi-cant changes will be in the works this year.

The arts centre has been in its present location, Summer-land’s former munici-pal hall, for 16 years. The building is used for numerous gallery shows, workshops and meetings. “Our concern is what hap-pens in the transition period,” said David Finnis, president of the arts council.

Perrino said the arts council and the Summerland Potters’ Guild, which uses the lower level of the building, have been understanding.

She added that Sean and Colleen Greenwood of Giant’s Head Automotive also deserve thanks for their cooperation.

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VICTORIA – A little-noticed protest tent sprouted up on the rain-soaked B.C. legislature grounds earlier this month.

Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver spoke, asking whether B.C. residents would tolerate trophy hunt-ing of killer whales. That would be a federal matter, but the point is vividly made about the onset of B.C.’s trad-itional spring grizzly bear hunt.

It’s bigger this year, with Kootenay and Chilcotin wild-life management regions reopened after closures were enacted to preserve grizzly populations. In all, more than 1,000 grizzly bears are up for grabs. As with limited-entry hunts for deer and other ani-mals, only about a third of those hunts are successful in an average year.

The rally was sponsored by the Coastal First Nations Great Bear Initiative, the partnership with U.S.-directed environment groups Sierra Club, Green-peace and ForestEthics that has become so influential in B.C. affairs. It produced a survey showing that 88 per cent of B.C. residents oppose trophy hunt-ing, and its California experts calculate a 10-fold increase in value when bear hunting gives way to bear watching.

The Raincoast Conservation Society has bought up half a dozen guiding territories on the remote B.C. coast. Combined

with government restrictions, more than half the coast is now off limits to bear hunting. Nat-urally, activists want the whole province shut down.

Wildlife management is the responsibility of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Oper-ations Minister Steve Thomson. He’s heard plenty from all sides and he maintains that bear watching and bear hunting will continue to coexist in B.C.

Thomson has just introduced legislation to permit hunting guide territories to be operated by corporations as well as indi-viduals. This is a long-sought change, allowing First Nations companies and others access to bank loans to expand the industry.

Non-resident hunters are required to hire a licensed guide-outfitter. Resident hunt-ers pay $32 for a one-year hunt-ing licence and $80 for a grizzly bear tag. Non-Canadians pay $180 for the licence and $1,030 for a chance at a grizzly.

Hunting in general is mak-ing a comeback in B.C. Ministry data show hunting licenses had declined to 85,633 in 2006, but recovered to reach 97,828 by 2013.

Thomson credits the work of the B.C. Wildlife Federa-tion, which runs hunter train-ing courses. Another program, Becoming an Outdoor Woman, has helped revive hunting and camping as a family activity, he said.

Growing up hunting in northeastern B.C., I was taught not to shoot anything I’m not prepared to eat. I also remem-

ber the struggles to protect caribou and other endangered prey species that at one time had B.C. biologists resorting to shooting wolves from helicop-ters.

The reopening of grizzly bear territories is marketed to urban residents as a horrible crime against nature. In fact, it’s a sign of increasing population.

Problems in B.C. wildlife these days include the fragile mountain caribou herds of the Kootenays, which have been subject to intensive manage-ment including relocation of animals.

The ministry has also begun a five-year study of declining moose populations across a vast area of the Interior subject to salvage logging in the wake of the pine beetle epidemic.

Vancouver media recent-ly highlighted a grizzly hunt by NHL journeyman Clayton Stoner. Typically, U.S. enviros promoted the deceased bear by name, “Cheeky,” and photos showed its carcass stripped to the skeleton by scavengers after Stoner left with the hide, paws and head.

They don’t mention that the same fate awaits animals that die of starvation or other natur-al causes, which increase when animals overpopulate. As with many B.C. issues, there’s a car-toon version sold to impres-sionable city dwellers, and then there’s the truth.

Tom Fletcher is legisla-ture reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: [email protected]

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On Monday, Summerland-ers will have the opportunity to voice their views on the proposed Urban Growth Plan. Once the hearing is over, no new infor-mation on this plan may be received.

Comments must be made at the hearing or as written submis-sions to the municipality in order to become part of the official record.

The growth plan has significant implications for this community. As a result, it is important that those at the council table hear from all who have strong opinions on either side of this issue.

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On Saturday, Summerland hon-oured individuals, organizations and businesses for outstanding service to the community.

The on-going dedica-tion shown by these and others in the community is inspiring.

Many others are also active as volunteers or as advocates for the community in many ways.

Their continuous efforts must not go unnoticed.

ourpickMoving

downtownThe announcement of a

new site for the Summerland Library and a new location for the Summerland Arts Centre will provide a much-needed boost to the core of the com-munity.

For years, the library has been operating from a crowd-ed facility on Wharton Street. The need for a new facility has been urgent.

While the Summerland Arts Centre has had a great location in the former muni-cipal hall on Main Street, the proposed relocation could ultimately benefit the gallery as well.

Having a gallery in the commercial core of the com-munity will bring plenty of exposure to the various exhibits and programs.

However, the biggest win-ner in Summerland’s arts and culture shuffle could be the downtown business commun-ity.

The character of Summerland’s core will shift from a retail zone to a mix-ture of shops and cultural facilities.

The cultural institutions will bring many people to the downtown core.

Last year, the library recorded more than 70,000 visits. Bringing these library users to a Main Street loca-tion will put them within easy access of the entire down-town retail sector.

While the Wharton Street location is less than one block from the new location, it was separate and out of sight of the retailers. At present, library users can easily bypass the retail shops.

This will change when the Main Street library location is completed.

As more people come to the downtown, for any rea-son, there are more oppor-tunities for retailers to draw them into their businesses.

If the base of potential customers can expand, it can help existing Summerland businesses and provide incen-tives for new businesses to set up here.

Grizzly hunt isn’t going away

Tom Fletcher

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THE EARLY YEARS

Okay, boys, look determinedIn Summerland we’re fortunate to have always had great sports teams that we could be proud of. The 1923 Summerland High School Basketball team, sitting on the steps of the Okanagan Baptist College gymnasium (later known as the Youth Centre) on Giant’s Head Road, looks like they’d much rather be playing the game than having their photo taken. On the other hand, it may be good strategy to look intimidating. Unfortunately we don’t have the names to go with the faces, so if you recognize any of the players, please stop by the museum and let us know.

Photo courtesy of the Summerland Museum

Dear Editor:I have read num-

erous letters concern-ing the land swap in Summerland, some for and some against. I am in the against camp, not because the plan as far as the town is concerned is not good, of course it would be easier

and less expensive for housing to sprawl over flat land. How-ever, we cannot lose any more fruit grow-ing land.

We have been deci-mating this industry left and right. On one hand, we are advo-cating for industry. On the other hand we

are bent on destroy-ing a perfectly good industry, which fruit growing has been and still is.

My husband and I live on Blair Street. We own 61/2 acres of land there and the last thing we want to see is houses on that land. We also do not want

to see this sprawl in this direction because Jones Flat is the next step. It may be 30 to 50 years from now but take my word, it will come.

Keep housing on the hillside. Yes, it is more costly but in the long run well worth it. After all, farm land

was not meant for one or two generations. It has to be kept intact for growing crops in perpetuity.

As far as the swap is concerned, please do not insult my intelligence. That land that is slated to be included in ALR has been fought over

to exclude it from ALR on the strength of its worthlessness for growing crops. And now the deci-sion makers are say-ing it has miraculous-ly transformed itself into land capable of supporting agricul-ture.

As far as the town

stagnating, you can chalk that up to beautiful highways and snappy vehicles. It takes 15 to 20 min-utes to Penticton or 45 minutes to Kelowna and huge selections of everything that your heart desires.

Mary LeardoSummerland

Land should be kept for farming

Many lots for growth

Dear Editor: Last week’s Sum-

merland Review car-ried an article titled “Number of Infill Sites Disputed.” 1,401 is the number of potential lots and multi-family units available in the ser-viced area and the potential in non-ALR land. The number of lots is available in appendix 4 of the final Summerland Urban Growth Strat-egy report Nov. 15, 2013, page 77.

The numbers of units for multi-family are taken from the servicing costs report in the tables at the back of the “Index Map showing Poten-tial Growth Areas” report. These num-bers were supplied to the consultants by the District of Sum-merland’s own Plan-ning and Economic Development staff.

The final Urban Growth Strategy Report states that there are 280 poten-tial infill lots in the serviced area.

Also there are 322 potential lots in the Deer Ridge, Deer Ridge Cartwright, and Deer Ridge east areas. The report also states that there are 350 potential lots and infill lots in the Hes-peler Road, Hunter’s Hill, Mayne Street, Switchback Road and Victoria Road South areas.

The potential multi-family total from the servicing cost report gives a total of 319 units.

To be added to these numbers are the 130 existing fully serviced lots.

Apparently due to slow market condi-tions only about 16 of these are currently for

sale. This brings the total to 1,401.

This translates to 50 years of growth at 28 units per year which is the average over 16 years from 1997 to 2012.

This is the aver-age used in the ser-vicing costs report. I do understand that development costs and other circum-stances could reduce this number.

If the total was ultimately less than 1,000 this could still provide approxi-mately 30 to 35 years of growth.

In addition there are 50 to 60 newer and older homes constantly for sale in town. Residential need is driven by eco-nomic growth not the other way around.

Given even reduced numbers, I would ask why pur-sue this plan.

We have substan-tial growth potential without touching good flat ALR agri-cultural land.

A number of “what if” scenarios have been developed by staff since the Febru-ary 11 council meet-ing. These numbers are strictly “what if” scenarios.

The only numbers that I or the public for that matter, can go by are the numbers presented in the final report and the cost of servicing report.

I had absolutely not intended to bring my comments to the press, and have kept my comments to the council table. But, I decided I must defend the integrity of my comments and provide justification of the numbers.Coun. Peter Waterman

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Dear Editor:Today, I am encouraging

all members of the com-munity to visit the Sum-merland Art Gallery.

I am strongly encour-aging all members of the municipal council and staff involved in this transi-tion to visit — today.

It is imperative that you understand and appreci-ate all the amazing things that occur in the beautiful building that Summerland Community Arts Centre has resided in for the past 16 years.

The workshops, art show presentations, kids sum-

mer art programs, volun-teers, member groups, and all the opportunities and programs facilitated in this community, are of equal importance to sports and literacy programs. Yes, they are. They just don’t get the media coverage.

The arts are our every

day lives, our heritage and culture, the arts are so much more than we can imagine.

Imagine. Come, learn, and be amazed.

Marcia Stacy,Director at large

Summerland Community Arts Council

Sumnmerland

Plenty of activity at art gallery

Dear Editor:This so-called

“land swap” is a lot more than just an exchange of agricul-tural lands.

The 2008 Official Community Plan

established two areas of growth: down-town densification and additional resi-dential development on our hillsides. If this new proposal is adopted, this action

will discourage and delay future hill-side investment and development.

Major error for Summerland.

The second point to consider. Closely

following the 1996 and the 2008 OCPs, developers have invested a great deal of time and money into proposed developments in the western part of Prai-

rie Valley. Does anyone think

that abandoning these developers will not have conse-quences?

David E. GregorySummerland

Proposed plan will delay hillside development

Dear Editor:As one of those who opposed

taking the 91 hectares in West Prairie Valley out of the Agricul-tural Land Reserve many coun-cils ago, I am pleased to see that our present council is now plan-ning to put it back in.

Over the past year many inter-ested citizens took part in work-shops, open houses and a survey organized by our consulting firm.

The workshops helped us focus on where future growth should occur.

After many discussions, and coloured pieces of paper on wall maps it appeared that the con-sensus was outward from our central core.

The phrase, “put the people where the pipes are,” seemed to summarize it.

Cost effective expansion into these areas will require the abil-ity to develop on ALR lands that are close to the downtown core.

Expanding our sewer system into these areas will protect our environment while still allowing for densification through smaller lot sizes.

Bill AtkinsonSummerland

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Summerland a diamond in the roughDear Editor:After reading and agreeing

with the points that George Guernsey made in his letter in the Feb. 20 Summerland Review, we were prompted to write this letter.

Thirty-five years ago, when we first moved here, Summer-land was described to us as “a diamond in the rough.”

We saw then, as we see now, a polarization between the farming and business com-munities.

We need to work together and compromise in order to “cut the diamond” and make Summerland a prosperous, inviting town.

Summerland, with its unique downtown core off the Highway 97 corridor, has an opportunity to strive for a condensed down-town with businesses and amen-ities in close proximity to each other. We would consider sup-porting council’s plan, but feel that the downtown portion of the proposal requiring removal from the Agricultural Land Reserve in exchange for other land is too large.

We would like to propose a natural division between resi-dential and agriculture by fol-lowing Aeneas Creek.

Along with this division, we would also like to see a linear trail for walking and biking

along the creek that could tie into the trails on Cartwright and across to the Trans-Canada Trail. This could be used by locals and as an attraction for tourists.

As owners of a commercial building, with current rents from the 1990s, we have had increasing costs every year, including taxes.

Although our home and com-mercial building are assessed at similar values, we pay close to three times as much tax for our commercial building.

We have a vacant space in our building and see many other vacant spots throughout town.

Without a successful tax base

from businesses, we are unable to generate the capital to keep the infrastructures of this town going.

This tax burden will have to move onto property owners and farmers. As an example, will we be able to replace our aquatic centre in the near future?

We should be trying to attract young families who work in Penticton or Kelowna but want a smaller community to raise their children.

The proposed area close to the town core will allow for reasonable development costs to provide residential homes for young families.

We have many friends who are farmers and we respect their views. We support our local farmers’ market and sup-port local businesses.

We also admire the goals of the young people who have spoken up on this issue.

We hope that all involved will look at all aspects of this issue, as it is a very complex issue.

Let’s get together and see some compromise from both sides.

Let’s make Summerland a vibrant town to attract young and old alike.

Linda and Ted PepperdineSummerland

Dear Editor:Here in Summer-

land, we’re experien-cing a “staying the course” attitude in spite of what’s been indicated by some.

Linear thinking and a lack of vision are the primary caus-es for Summerland’s sinking into a state of decay.

We like to blame the big box stores, outside shopping centres and online shopping for our shrinking business sector, but none of those offer interesting or enjoyable shop-ping experiences. People just go there to buy stuff — stuff that’s available any-where.

Summerland has the ability to become a destination, where people enjoy shop-ping, people watch-ing or window shop-ping, whether local or from away.

Specialty stores, street events and lively, colourful sur-roundings encourage good humour and these are attractive features of a healthy

and welcoming com-munity.

Our area has a rich and fascinat-ing history, unique and colourful and one which could be brought to the fore to create a compelling village experience for local citizens and visitors alike.

It’s time to encour-age some creative thinkers to get to work with the sup-port to make this a place we want to be part of; a commun-ity where we work to the common good and not one where all sorts of little groups work in isolation and without cohesion.

Many small towns have done just that to revitalize themselves. We could too.

It’s good for the economy and it’s good for the residents to be proud of where they live.

And young people don’t leave as soon as they are able when the atmosphere is healthy and they real-ly like their town.

Ron Stacy Summerland

Examine reasons for state of decayDear Editor:

Re: Community needs Smart Growth Strategy, Summer-land Review Feb. 20.

It is curious how “Smart Growth” is being used as an argument to support the removal of prime farmland from the

Agricultural Land Reserve in order to make way for hous-ing development.

George Guernsey refers to Summer-land’s Official Com-munity Plan — Urban Growth Strategy as a “Smart Growth” strategy.

And, in his report to council on the topic, Ian McIntosh, Director of Develop-ment Services, states that, “The proposed amendments (are) supported by both Smart Growth prin-ciples and provincial legislation.”

Smart Growth principles? Really? Removing ALR land is nowhere to be found in of any of the 10 Smart Growth BC Principles. In fact, these prin-ciples stipulate that we need to protect

scarce farmland from urbanization and make a better use of existing land and buildings for hous-ing, otherwise known as “infilling.”

The Smart Growth BC website says it best:

“In many B.C. communities, new developments on previous greenfield sites (forests, farms — whether currently cultivated or not, wet-lands, ‘vacant’ land) are being touted as ‘smart growth’ if they offer certain attrib-

utes such as afford-able housing, prox-imity to shopping, or transit. In order for developments to be considered ‘smart growth’ they must adhere to all 10 Smart Growth Principles, including the protec-tion and enhancement of our natural and cultural features.”

This is just another one of the many reasons why Sum-merland’s proposed Urban Growth Strat-egy is flawed.

Barbara ThorburnSummerland

Smart Growth absent from plan

Dear Editor:They’ve done it

again! Congratu-lations to the Sum-merland Secondary School students and their directors for putting on yet again, another great play.

It is wonderful to see how much tal-ent there is in Sum-merland, not only the

adults but also the youth. It takes a lot of time and effort to put on a show but with a dedicated group of students and teachers a wonderful perform-ance was put on stage.

Sure the language was a little rough and there was a religious component, but these were the Bonnie and

Clyde days.Compliments to

Heather Ayris for taking on this chal-lenging, perhaps con-troversial play.

Keep up the good work with our Sum-merland youth.

Anke Smit, chairSummerland Asset

Development InitiativeSummerland

School play appreciated

MAYOR: Janice Perrino COUNCILLORS: Lloyd Christopherson, Robert Hacking, Bruce Hallquist, Orv Robson, Marty Van Alphen, Peter Waterman13211 Henry Avenue 250-494-6451 • www.summerland.ca

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A GREAT COMMUNITY IS MADE UP OF GREAT VOLUNTEERS

INVITATION TO TENDER - CONCESSION DALE MEADOWS SPORTS FIELDS

ON-SITE CARETAKER NEEDED FOR THE SUMMERLAND RODEO GROUNDS

The District of Summerland is seeking tenders for the operation of a food concession at Dale Meadows Sport Fields for a two year term which will be from April 1, 2014 to October 1, 2014 and April 1, 2015 to October 1, 2015. There will be an option to renew for an additional year at the sole discretion of the District.Tenders for the operation of this concession site will be accepted until 4pm on March 7, 2014 at the Municipal offi ce, 13211 Henry Ave.Copies of the terms of reference are available at the Municipal Offi ce between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. all working days and on our website www.summerland.ca. The highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.

The District of Summerland is accepting applications for an on-site caretaker at the Summerland Rodeo Grounds. Duties include maintaining the Rodeo Grounds area and building maintenance. If you already have a trailer or mobile home, space is available on-site. This is a great opportunity for a handy man to provide work in lieu of rent, yet live in beautiful surroundings. Submissions will be accepted until 4pm Friday, March 14th, 2014. For more information contact Jeremy Denagar at [email protected] or call 250-404-4046. Please note: The previous caretaker is selling his mobile home and out buildings which currently occupy the site. If interested in viewing his living quarters, the District can give you his contact information.

The District of Summerland is looking for some enthusiastic people to volunteer to sit on Council’s Committees. Give back to your community, meet some people with similar interests, enjoy some of the “perks” of being on a committee, have an inside look at what is going on in Summerland and have some fun being involved with your community! Many Committees meet as needed (a few times a year) and some may meet only once a month. If you have any interest in sitting on a committee and making a difference in your community, we would love to hear from you. Please attend the Committee Fair on Wednesday, March 12th from 4pm - 6pm in Council Chambers to learn more about the different committees. Recreation Commission - Are you sports minded? This group makes recommendations on sporting events, trails, park and recreation issues as well as fees and charges for the pool and recreational activities. Climate Action Committee - Save the environment and reduce our carbon footprint! Promote and be involved with Bike to Work Week, Earth Week, and more. This group encouraged Electric Charging Vehicle stations to be installed in Summerland.Heritage Advisory Commission - Do you love history? If so, dedications to historic buildings, historic signage and Heritage Tours will be right up your alley. Community Cultural Advocacy Committee - Be one of the originals to join this brand new committee developed to promote culture in Summerland. Advisory Planning Commission - Make recommendations to Council on how Summerland grows by reviewing zoning, Offi cial Community Plan applications and Agricultural Land Commission applications. Applications to be on a committee are available on our website, at Municipal Hall, and will be available at the Committee Fair on March 12th. Now is the time to “try it out” and see if you enjoy being on a committee as the term will only be until March 2015. For more information contact Karen at [email protected].

2013 Business and CommunityExcellence Award Recipients

The Chamber wishes to congratulate fi nalists in each category and thank all our award sponsors. The following awards were given out at the 76th Annual Gala on February 22, 2014.

Special thanks to Emcee Erick Thompson of ET2media, Guest Speaker MP Dan Albas, Mayor of Summerland – Janice Perrino, The Summerland Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and staff , Summerland Royalty and sponsors, Summerland Waterfront Resort, Local Lounge•Grille, Edgy Petals, Source Graphics & Print Co., The Summerland Review, Brent Petkau, Sumac Ridge Estate Winery, and all our silent auction and door prize contributors.

Citizen/Volunteer of the Year:Sponsored by Nesters Market• Awarded to Mr. Trevor Knowlton

The Mayor’s Award of Excellence:Sponsored by the District of Summerland• Awarded to Critteraid

Rising Star/New Business:Sponsored by RBC Royal Bank• Awarded to Roch Lobster/Maple Roch

Professional Services Excellence:Sponsored by Bottleneck Drive Winery Association• Awarded to Dr. Marlis Anderson of Sunoka Veterinary Clinic

Retail Excellence:Sponsored by The Summerland Review• Awarded to Bead Trails

Trade Services Excellence:Sponsored by Brown Benefi ts• Awarded to Valley Wide Home Improvements

Tourism & Hospitality Excellence:Sponsored by Sumac Ridge Estate Winery• Awarded to Dirty Laundry Vineyard

Manufacturing/Industrial Excellence:Sponsored by Community Futures OkanaganSimilkameen• Awarded to The Vinegar Works

Sustainability Leader:Sponsored by SummerGate Winery• Awarded to Grasslands Nursery

Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Sponsored by Okanagan Crush Pad• Awarded to Jamie Embree of Good Omens Coff ee House

Business of the Year:Sponsored by the Summerland Credit Union• Awarded to Okanagan Crush Pad

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Dear Editor:We, the undersigned, conduct businesses in

Summerland’s downtown core. Businesses require support and growth in

order to survive. All of us recognize this and we want it known that we do support growth in Summerland. Retaining and attract-ing business development to Summerland is an important economic issue.

However, we reject the District of Sum-merland’s plan to swap 200 acres of premium farmland for hilly, marginal lands.

We oppose the use of prime Agricultur-al Land Reserve land for growth. We have signed the “Stop the Swap” petition at www.savethesummerlandalr.com.

Many of those who have signed the petition also attended a Family Day rally and some were present at Municipal Hall for the first reading of the bylaw.

We are not activists; we are your neigh-bours, your friends and your community at large expressing our core values.

We value ALR land and have a responsibil-ity to protect ALR lands for future genera-tions. The risk of losing our food security is too great.

As mayor and council, your primary role is to represent the interests of your commun-ity, both today and into the future. We are counting on your ability to listen to all parties concerned.

We are very concerned with the process in which the land swap has been conducted.

Susan Lopatecki, SASS BoutiqueTodd Laidlaw, True Grain Bread

Bryn Bentham, Spokes Clinical NaturopathyDarlene MacPherson, Silver Kettle Antiques and

CollectiblesBarrie and Gary Karner, Summerland Animal ClinicBecky and Ronald Bateman: Giant’s Head Realty

Mike Stohler, Remax Orchard CountryGillian Stohler, Summergate Winery

Ken Zagrodney, ChiropractorSue Daniels, Registered Nutritionist

Ava Hare, Framecraft GalleryRon Clavette and Peggy Padden, Reez’s Smoked

Meat DinerJames Kidner, Hair by James on KellyBarbara Wellborn, Welborn Bodyworks

Denise Deleeuw, Summerland Reflexology and Health Centre

Jean Schilter, Cosmos HairstylingLisa and Andrew Burt, Prairie Valley Lodge

Barb Gillespie, Cherry Tree QuiltsNancy MacInnes, The Carousel

Andrea Szabo, Giant’s Head RealtyTony Szabo, Windrosa Farm

Dionne Bakalos and Katerina Bakalos, Summer-land Gold and Silver Exchange, Penta Strategic

PropertiesMikhaela Bakalos, Stepping Stones Child Care

Tom Johnston, Johnston Goodrich LawyersSummerland

Plan receives business opposition

Dear Editor:It was with great

sadness that I read of the passing of Ellen Lloyd in the Feb. 13 Summerland Review.

In the late 1990s Ellen picked up the torch lit by the School District in a commun-ity action survey on 40 developmental assets through the

Search Institute.Ellen was one of

the founding board members of the Summerland Asset Development Initia-tive at a time when there was no build-ing, no society and a handful of support.

Through Ellen and the rest of the directors requests were success-

fully put out for Grants in Aid, a building and interim office space to our generous Muni-cipality. Soon after, Ellen visited England and brought back the Vision of establish-ing a charity shop in Summerland to sup-port all of our youth. At that time, she and four other community

members formed the Summerland Charity Shop Society which morphed quickly into the Penny Lane Bar-gain Outlet.

Over the years, many of us in the community were invited by Ellen into providing build-ing supplies, fund-ing, chaperoning,

sponsoring, hosting beds, public speak-ing lessons and any other skills that Ellen deemed would be of benefit to our youth.

In reality though, for those of us that were corralled by Ellen we found immense per-sonal pride in enabling all those young people

to achieve their indi-vidual goals.

So, as you tour through Summerland and you pass by the SADI building and see the young people in activities, or you hear people remark on how polite our youth are at the Phil-osophers Café or one

or two late 20-some-things speak enthusi-astically about their time on the “Speak-ers’ Bureau,” please take a moment to think about Ellen Lloyd and her contri-bution to the Youth in our community.

Linda Van AlphenSummerland

Lloyd worked as advocate for youth

Class 1 land should be protectedDear Editor:Summerland mayor and coun-

cil are receiving letters, emails and phone calls supporting the destruction of over 200 acres of Class 1 agricultural land.

These people are petitioning the mayor and council to destroy this land. There is only 1.1 per cent of Class 1 agricultural land left in all of our province. Our present Official Community Plan as it is does not destroy farmland.

Does the mayor of Summerland believe that the few people on her petition who have an interest in the 200 acres have a greater weight than the over 2,000 people who have signed a petition to save this land from being destroyed forever?

Summerland mayor and coun-cil were elected to be the stewards of all of Summerland and should protect our agricultural land.

Reinhold ProchnauSummerland

8 www.summerlandreview.com N E W S Thursday, February 27, 2014 Summerland Review

Top crokinole players from Sum-merland will travel

to Oliver this week-end for a tourna-ment.

The annual B.C. Provincial Crokinole Championship on March 1 will draw players from across Canada and beyond.

In the past, the tournament has been dominated by some strong players from Ontario, but this year, most of the partici-pants will be from Western Canada, said Ed Ripley of Sum-merland’s crokinole club.

He said the tour-nament will be com-petitive and exciting for those participat-ing.

“Your heart gets pounding as if you were in the Olym-pics,” he said.

Action will begin at 7 a.m. and is expected to finish at 4 p.m.

Ripley and others

grew up playing the game, but it has gone through some chan-ges over the years.

Instead of a hex-agonal board, today’s boards are round.

The pegs near the centre have rubber on them, which changes the way the pieces will behave.

Games are fast, lasting seven minutes each.

Summerland croki-nole players meet each Monday even-ing at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The club normally draws 10 to 12 play-ers of all ages.

The tournament will also mark the end of the season for the Summerland club, with play resuming in September.

Crokinole players compete

Playing crokinoleQuin Ezart prepares a crokinole shot. On March 1, top players from Summerland and elsewhere in Western Canada will compete in Oliver.

Marijuana grow operation proposedA proposal for a

legal medical mari-juana grow operation on Simpson Road has residents and mem-bers of council con-cerned.

A letter of noti-

fication, from OK 420 Enterprises Inc., was sent to inform council of the com-pany’s intentions to become a commercial licensed producer of medical marijuana

at a facility at 5006 Simpson Road.

New federal regu-lations governing the production of medic-al marijuana will take effect in April.

Members of coun-

cil expressed their concerns about how regulations for grow operations will be enforced.

“If we have no way of enforcing, I’m real-ly concerned,” Mayor Janice Perrino said.

Coun. Martin Van Alphen also had questions about

how regulations governing grow operations will be enforced.

“I think we’re in such a grey area right now.”

Neighbours of the property also had concerns about the security, noise and smell from the oper-

ation.The operation is

already in place, under the existing regulations.

Frank Fenwick, who lives in the area, said the smell alone is a significant problem for residents.

“We are so frustrat-ed because nobody is

doing anything,” he said

Municipal staff will send a letter to the provincial and federal authorities, summarizing coun-cil’s concerns about the grow operation.

The letter is expected to be sent by the end of April.

Students at Giant’s Head Elementary School have a few words to say about bullying.

For Pink Shirt Day on Wednesday, students in Chris McIntosh’s Grade 2 class wrote their thoughts about bullying.

The messages, under the title, My World Wish, include the following:

o “I wish kids would include others so lots of people would have lots of friends. No one should be

left out. Maybe even bullies shouldn’t be left out because if they play with nice people they probably would be nice.”

o “I wish kids would stand up for one another. If we did, the bully would have no one to bully.”

o “I wish people would be kinder to others by being polite and respecting others.”

o “I wish people would stop fighting. Instead, we could try to give a lot of com-

pliments.” o “I wish people wouldn’t

say mean things to hurt others’ feelings. Instead they could say nice things and compliments to one another.”

o “I wish people in the world would use more man-ners. If they did, people would be so much happier and there wouldn’t be so much fighting.”

Messages can also be seen online at bullyfreesummer-land.com.

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Electronics - Barry Beecroft Fuel Dist Ltd. - BC Fasteners & Tools Ltd. - Bell, Jacoe & Co - Big O Tires - Summerland - Bill Smythe, Snap-On Tools - Bob Waldern Plumbing - Boundary Machine Ltd. - Boyd Autobody & Glass - Canadian Tire - Capri Insurance–Jim Emmens - Cosmo’s Hair Styling - Custom Air Conditioning Ltd. - Davorins Hair Lounge - Deep Dado Cabinets Ltd. - Del Selin Gunsmith Ltd. - Dr. Abougoush - Dr. Cindee Melashenko - Dr. Grant Goods - Dr. McIntosh - Dr. Shelley Bedard - Dr. Specs Optical - Drew Carmichael - E.B. Horsman & Son - Earls Restaurant - Eckert Electrical Ltd. - Edward Jones-Chantel Meriam - Eneas Creek Handcrafted - Eneas Creek Wooden Products - Enio Leardo - FortisBC - Frank’s Upholstery - Full Circle Outlet - G .Little Electric Ltd. - Gescan - Giant’s Head Automotive - Graco Granite - Grizzly Excavating Ltd. - Grouse River Outfitters - Hair It Is - Hardcore Archery & Hunting

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- Harold Felker - Heaven’s Gate Winery - High Roller Lanes - Home Hardware-Summerland - Huber Bannister Chevrolet - Infinite Beauty - Ink Works - Investor’s Group-Kristi Leardo - Jackson Triggs Estate Winery - James on Kelly - Johnston Meier Insurance - Johnston, Goodrich Lawyers - Kal Tire - Keller’s Cellar Craft Wine - Kettle Valley Steam Railway - Kieson Fabricating & Machine - KMS Tools & Equipment - Kumsheen Rafting - Larsen’s Excel Auto-Penticton - Leah Roney - Leisureland RV Centre - Len’s Massage - Lonetree Coffee - Lordco - M&M Meat Shops - Market Place IGA-Summerland - Meadow Valley Construction - Midtown R.V. Ltd. - Murray Buick GMC - Murray’s Pizza - Nedco - Nesters Market - Northern Fireplace - OK Tire & Auto Service - Okanagan Crush Pad - Okanagan Home Centre - Okanagan Travel Land - Pacific Rim Equipment Inc - Packing in Pink - Peachland Signs - Peacock’s Perch Liquor Store - Penticton Flyfishers - Penticton Honda Centre - Penticton Liquor Store - Penticton Yamaha & Marine - Peters Bros Construction Ltd. - Premier Audio Visual - Princess Auto - Raider Hansen - Ramada Penticton - Range Rider - Red Willow Forge - Remax Country Orchard - Rona - Sandra Johnson - Seadog Boat Rentals

- Sean & Colleen Greenwood - Sears – Summerland - Sharon Smith - Shell Canada - Shoppers Drug Mart - Singer Automotive Ltd. - Skaha Meadows - Slimline - Sonoran Estate Winery - SRM Concrete - Steve Aird - Suburban Princess - Summerland & District Credit

Union - Summerland Animal Clinic - Summerland Builders Mart - Summerland Bulk Food

Emporium - Summerland Golf & CC - Summerland Greenhouses - Summerland Motors - Summerland Physiotherapy - Summerland Rental Centre - Summerland Review - Summerland Recreation

Department - Summerland Soleil - Summerland Sweets - Summerland Waterfront Resort - Summit Tools - Summit Trailer Ltd. - The Beanery - The Bike Barn - Thornhaven Estate Winery - Tillie Filyk - Tire Craft - Summerland - Titan Pacific Contracting Inc. - Trout Waters Fly & Tackle - True Grain Bread Ltd. - True Outdoors - Warkentin Stucco Ltd. - Weber & Markin Gunsmiths - Westhills Aggregates Ltd. - Westminster Equipment Rentals - Westminster Liquor Store - Wholesale Sports - Wildstone Construction & - Engineering Ltd. - Windmill Garden Centre & - Apple Barn - Winemaster - Wise Guys Developments Inc. - Wish, Kwok & Associates - Zia’s Stonehouse Restaurant

Congratulations to the recipients of our sponsor of the year award THORNHAVEN ESTATES WINERY & SUMMERLAND & DISTRICT CREDIT UNION

Thanks to the hardworking volunteers, meat donators andCaterers – Jim Andersen & Heinz Schmid

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Continued from Page 1To date they have

distributed 125,000 of the wristbands and have approximately 200 schools that have joined the online pro-gram.

Knowlton also said they have had great support from Ottawa.

“On Monday we are launching a new text to donate sys-tem that was just approved through Ottawa.”

In order to donate a person can text the word “bully” to 45678 and the amount will be added to their phone bill.

“We’re very excited for this to help us, not only to handle our current situation, but to be able to grow,” said Knowlton.

The money raised will go towards keep-ing the website up and running, keep-ing wristbands in stock and supplying schools with posters and postcards.

The charity cur-rently has 10 volun-teers helping out with the workload and has moved to an office right next to Canada Post, convenient for them to do their ship-ping.

Moving forward, Knowlton says they will continue to seek sponsorship and that

they definitely need more funding, as well as staff.

He stated that receiving this award was a huge honour for the program and for all the volunteers that work on it.

“This award means a lot to us,” he said.

Following the presentation of the

award, as well as say-ing thank you to the business community, Knowlton said,

“I spend way too much time on the computer, so a huge thank you to my wife for putting up with me.”

To find out more go to www.stopab-ully.ca.

Volunteers assist in anti-bully efforts

John Arendt of the Summerland Review presents Karen Griggs of Bead Trails with the Retail Excellence Award.

Kristina Neilsen of Sumac Ridge Estate Winery presents Robert Campbell, president and co-owner of Dirty Laundry Vineyard with the Tourism and Hospitality Award.

Royal Bank branch manager Tim Gordon, left, presents Roch Fortin (Roch Lobster/Maple Roch with the Rising Star Award.

Summerland Credit Union CEO Kelly Marshall, left, presents Bottleneck Drive president Julian Scholefield with the Business of the Year Award. Scholefield accepted the award on behalf of Okanagan Crush Pad.

Outstanding citizenHigh school teacher Trevor Knowlton was the recipient of the Citizen/Volunteer of the Year Award.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

13211 Henry Avenue 250-494-6451 • www.summerland.caMAYOR: Janice Perrino COUNCILLORS: Lloyd Christopherson, Robert Hacking, Bruce Hallquist, Orv Robson, Marty Van Alphen, Peter Waterman

YOUR COMMUNITY CONNECTION

The District of Summerland proposes to make an application to the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission pursuant to Section 29 of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the properties shown outlined in red on the map below and an application pursuant to Section 17 of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to include in the Agricultural Land Reserve the properties shown in green on the map below. The District also proposes to consider amendments to the District’s Offi cial Community Plan that result from a review of the urban growth strategy, including amendments related to the proposed ALR exclusions and inclusions. The amendments would be made by adopting Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw 2014-002 which would replace the Offi cial Community Plan in its entirety. The amendments to the Offi cial Community Plan are numerous and potentially affect all lands in the District.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Municipal Council will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 3rd, 2014 at the Arena/Banquet Room, 8820 Jubilee Road East, Summerland, B.C. to hear representations from members of the public with respect to the ALR Exclusion Application, the ALR Inclusion Application and Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw 2014-002. Written representations to the Council may also be made prior to the hearing, if they are received by regular mail or delivery in person to the Municipal Offi ce, 13211 Henry Avenue, Summerland B.C. V0H 1Z0 or by email addressed to [email protected], in all cases prior to 4:00 p.m. on March 3rd, 2014.

Inquiries regarding the ALC applications and the particulars of proposed amendments to the Offi cial Community Plan should be directed to Ian McIntosh at (250) 404-4048 or [email protected]. Copies of the applications, the District’s current Offi cial Community Plan, Bylaw 2014-002 and related documents that the Council may consider in determining whether to proceed with the applications and the Offi cial Community Plan amendments are available for inspection at the Municipal Offi ce, 13211 Henry Avenue, Summerland B.C. during normal business hours (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), Monday to Friday inclusive (excluding Statutory Holidays), up to and including Monday, March 3rd, 2014.

Immediately prior to the Public Hearing, a public open house will be held between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Arena/Banquet Room, 8820 Jubilee Road East to enable those attending to obtain information about the applications and the proposed bylaw.

Please note that all representations submitted to the District of Summerland in response to this Notice or at the public hearing will form part of a public record and may be published in a meeting agenda when this matter is before the Council or a Committee of Council. The District considers the author’s name and address relevant to Council’s consideration of this matter and will disclose this information. The author’s phone number and email address are not relevant and should not be included if the author does not wish this personal information to be disclosed.

Council will receive no representations from the public on these matters after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

Maureen FugetaCorporate Offi cer

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The District of Summerland proposes to make an application to the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission pursuant to Section 29 of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the properties shown outlined in red on the map below and an application pursuant to Section 17 of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to include in the Agricultural Land Reserve the properties shown in green on the map below. The District also proposes to consider amendments to the District’s Official Community Plan that result from a review of the urban growth strategy, including amendments related to the proposed ALR exclusions and inclusions. The amendments would be made by adopting Official Community Plan Bylaw 2014-002 which would replace the Official Community Plan in its entirety. The amendments to the Official Community Plan are numerous and potentially affect all lands in the District. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Municipal Council will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 3rd, 2014 at the Arena/Banquet Room, 8820 Jubilee Road East, Summerland, B.C. to hear representations from members of the public with respect to the ALR Exclusion Application, the ALR Inclusion Application and Official Community Plan Bylaw 2014-002. Written representations to the Council may also be made prior to the hearing, if they are received by regular mail or delivery in person to the Municipal Office, 13211 Henry Avenue, Summerland B.C. V0H 1Z0 or by email addressed to [email protected], in all cases prior to 4:00 p.m. on March 3rd, 2014. Inquiries regarding the ALC applications and the particulars of proposed amendments to the Official Community Plan should be directed to Ian McIntosh at (250) 404-4048 or [email protected]. Copies of the applications, the District’s current Official Community Plan, Bylaw 2014-002 and related documents that the Council may consider in determining whether to proceed with the applications and the Official Community Plan amendments are available for inspection at the Municipal Office, 13211 Henry Avenue, Summerland B.C. during normal business hours (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), Monday to Friday inclusive (excluding Statutory Holidays), up to and including Monday, March 3rd, 2014. Immediately prior to the Public Hearing, a public open house will be held between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Arena/Banquet Room, 8820 Jubilee Road East to enable those attending to obtain information about the applications and the proposed bylaw. Please note that all representations submitted to the District of Summerland in response to this Notice or at the public hearing will form part of a public record and may be published in a meeting agenda when this matter is before the Council or a Committee of Council. The District considers the author’s name and address relevant to Council’s consideration of this matter and will disclose this information. The author’s phone number and email address are not relevant and should not be included if the author does not wish this personal information to be disclosed. Council will receive no representations from the public on these matters after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

aureen Fugeta Corporate Officer

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Bottleneck Drive president Julian Scholefield presents Jamie Embree of Good Omens with the Young Entrepreneur Award.

Toni Boot, left, of Grasslands Nursery receives the Sustainability Leader Award from Mike and Gillian Stohler of Summergate Winery.

Don Brown, left, of Don Brown Benefits presents the Trade Services Excellence Award to David Gottwald of Valley Wide Home Improvements Ltd.

Janet Willson, left, of Community Futures Okanagan Similkameen presents the Manu-facturing/Industrial Excellence Award to Kim Stansfield and John Gordon of The Vin-egar Works.


Outstanding businesses, individuals and organizations were recognized at the 76th annual Summerland Business and Community Awards on Saturday evening.

The awards gala, at the Summerland Waterfront Resort, was organized by the Summerland Chamber of Commerce. A total of 11 awards were presented.

Chamber president Arlene Fenrich said many outstand-ing names were submitted for the awards this year. From the many submissions, two finalists were selected in each category.

“It was very, very difficult

to get the categories down to two people,” she said.

The Tourism and Hospital-ity Award was presented to Dirty Laundry Vineyard.

The Retail Excellence Award went to Bead Trails.

The Trade Services Excel-lence Award was presented to Valley Wide Home Improve-ments Ltd.

The Professional Services Excellence Award went to Dr. Marlis Anderson of Sunoka Veterinary Clinic.

The Manufacturing/Indus-trial Excellence Award was presented to The Vinegar Works.

The Sustainability Leader Award went to Grasslands Nursery.

The Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award was given to Jamie Embree of Good Omens.

The Rising Star Award was presented to Roch Lobster/Maple Roch.

The Citizen/Volunteer of the Year Award went to Trevor Knowlton.

The Mayor’s Award of Excellence was presented to Deborah Silk of Critteraid.

The Business of the Year Award was given to Okanag-an Crush Pad.

Community awards

Organization presented with Mayor’s Award of Excellence

by John Arendt

Since 1991, vol-unteers at Critteraid have provided care and shelter to cats and other animals in need of homes.

On Saturday, the organization was recognized for this dedication with the Mayor’s Award of Excellence at the 76th annual Sum-merland Business and Community Awards.

While the organ-ization started out as a cat sanctuary, it has grown and expanded over the years.

Today, Critteraid is based on a four-hec-tare farm, providing sanctuary for cats, dogs and livestock.

The organization has also started sev-eral programs and services over the years, including the Canadian Disaster Animal Response

Team, Dog House Division, an educa-tion program, Project Equus and Project Croc Talk.

Critteraid also operates a char-

ity shop on Victoria Road North, which creates awareness of the society and raises money for Critteraid.

“Look at this dog dish we got,” Crit-

teraid founder Deb-orah Silk said as she received the award on Saturday.

She thanked Crit-teraid’s volunteers for their work with the charity.

She said Critteraid is often the last option for the animals in its care.

The animals have included feral cats as well as abandoned or unwanted dogs, cats, horses and other domestic animals.

In the future, she said Critteraid will work on education and raising aware-ness of the needs of animals.

“The key is defin-itely education,” she said. “We have to put a lot of energy to that end.”

She would like to organize discussions and meetings about the needs of animals.

“ E v e r y b o d y ’ s being faced with ani-mal welfare issues,” she said.

“People have got to do something.”

Critteraid recognized for work with animals

Recognized for serviceDeborah Silk of Critteraid receives the Mayor’s Award of Excellence on Saturday evening. Silk is the founder of Critteraid.

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Julian Scholefield, president of Bottleneck Drive, presents the Professional Services Excellence Award to Dr. Marlis Anderson and staff members Annette Chalus and Kim Turner of Sunoka Veterin-ary Clinic.

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Thursday Al-Anon offers help to families and friends of alcoholics. Summerland Serenity Group meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in the United Church hall. Call 250-490-9272 for more information.Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers meet at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre on Thursday evenings. Beavers meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Cubs meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Scouts meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Venturers meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For details call Trent at 250-494-1990. Come try your hand at an old art made new. The traditional Rug Hookers of the South Okanagan meet every Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Summerland Art Gallery on Main Street. Visitors always welcome. Lots of sup-plies available. Try your hand at this timeless art. For more informa-tion phone Marilyn at 250-494-6434 or Juliet at 250-494-1278.Euchre is played every second and fourth Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. Lyme Disease sup-port group meets on the second Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. at the A&W in Summerland. Everyone welcome.Peach City Toastmasters meets Thursdays noon to 1 p.m. in Penticton at the United Church on Main and Eckhardt, Room 202. Call 250-486-5313. Seniors’ volleyball at the Youth Centre begin-ning at 10 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. For additional informa-tion call Jane or Frank at 250-494-4666. Summerland Mat-erial 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 informa-tion call Doris Flynn at 250-494-7262 or Annie Smirmaul at 250-494-2286.Summerland Sports-men’s Association meets every third

Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Summerland Legion. The SSA focuses on fishing, shooting, hunting, arch-ery and conservation and is affiliated with the B.C. Wildlife Federation. New members wel-come.The Rug Hooking Circle meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month from noon to 3 p.m. at Leir House Arts and Cultural Centre, 220 Manor Park Ave., Penticton. Practice a traditional Canadian art form in a group set-ting. Host is certified teacher, fibre artist and published contribu-tor Angela Possak. 250-767-0206 or online rug-hookingteacher.ca.The Summerland Multiple Sclerosis Group meets on the first Thursday of every month at 10:30 a.m. at the MS office, 3373 Skaha Rd., Penticton. Everyone welcome. For more information call Sherry at 250-493-6564.TOPS BC #725 Summerland meets every Thursday in the lower level of the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. Weigh-in is from 5:30 to 6 p.m. and is followed by a meeting. For more information call Marlene Vancha at 250-494-9565.

FridayBridge is played every Friday at 1 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown St. Phone 250-494-8164. Cribbage is played every Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St.Pleasure Painters meet every Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre, 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. Come and enjoy or check it out. Drop-ins welcome. Tai Chi at the Seniors Drop-In Centre, Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesdays at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Contact Nancy at 250-494-8902. The 890 Wing of the South Okanagan Air Force Association of Canada have a get-together every Friday night from 4 p.m. at the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. in

Penticton. New mem-bers are welcome. For more information, phone Fred Monteith at 250-497-8490.

SaturdaySummerland Mus-eum and Heritage Society Annual General Meeting, Saturday, March 1, 7 p.m. at the IOOF Hall, 9536 Main St., Summerland. The guest speaker will be Frank Kappel, a retired research sci-entist. He will speak on The Summerland Research Station: A Century in Progress. Everyone welcome. Phone 250-494-9395.

SundayDivorceCare is for all who are suffering from the difficulties resulting from separation or divorce. Meeting at Summerland Baptist Church just inside the Victoria St. entrance on Sundays 5 to 7 p.m. A free course is offered. Please call 250-494-3313 or just walk in. Searchlight Gospel presents Jeannette Petkau, a singer, song-writer and speaker from Langley, B.C. and New Hope Road from Summerland on Sunday, March 2 at 7 p.m. at Summerland Baptist Church. Call 250-494-3881 for more informa-tion.Vintage Car Club, South Okanagan Chapter, meets the last Sunday of every month at 2 p.m. in the Youth Centre on Peach Orchard Road. Anyone interested in vintage cars (those 25 years or older) is invited to attend. For more infor-mation on the club phone 250-494-5473.

MondayBeginner Tai Chi on Mondays at 2 p.m. at the Summerland Legion. Continuing classes at 2:30 p.m. All proceeds go to the Legion.Dabber Bingo is played at the Senior Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St., every Monday at 1:30 p.m. 16 regular games, Lucky 7, Odd/Even, Bonanza. Everyone is welcome. License #832873. Join us for Pickleball, a tennis-like game, fun for all ages, at the Summerland Baptist Church gym, Victoria Road entrance, Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. Paddles provided. Wear comfortable clothes and gym shoes. For more information call 250-494-3881.Men — Love to Sing? Okanagan Christian Men’s Choir. This non-denominational 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 infor-mation 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 infor-mation, 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.

TuesdayBridge games at St. Stephen’s Church Hall on Tuesdays beginning at 1 p.m. New players are always welcome. Refreshments served. Call 250-494-6116 or 250-494-5363.Dementia Caregiver Support Group — Are you providing care or support for someone dealing with Alzheimer’s or another dementia? Please join us at our Summerland meeting to explore how we can assist you. The meet-ings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Summerland IOOF Hall, 9536 Main St. Call Laurie Myres at 250-493-8182 or email [email protected] Okanagan Genealogical Society is open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Penticton Library Museum build-ing. Contact Nola Reid at 250-492-0751.Summerland Care-giver Group meets on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the Summerland Health Centre. Call Julie Steele at 250-404-8072 for further information. Penticton Concert Band practices Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. New members wel-come. Intermediate to advanced players. Call Gerald at 250-809-2087.Quest Society of Summerland meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the meeting room at 9700 Brown St. (Parkdale Place). For more infor-mation phone Marilyn Topham at 250-494-6434 or Joan Lansdell at 778-476-0596. S u m m e r l a n d Kiwanis Club meets the first and third Tuesday of each month

at the Kiwanis Lodge on Quinpool at 6 p.m. New members are welcome. Contact Tom Jacques at 250-494-4339.Summerland VIP (Visually Impaired Persons) members and friends meet the second Tuesday of the month at Parkdale Lounge.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 wel-come.The Summerland Multiple Sclerosis Group joins the Penticton MS Group every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for a coffee social at the Cherry Lane Mall Food Court. Whist is played on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m. at the Seniors Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown St.

Wednesday Be.Free, a 12-step Christ-centred recov-ery program that is not addiction specific, meets every Wednesday at Summerland Alliance Church at 7 p.m. For more information con-tact the SAC office at 250-494-9975 and ask to speak to Pastor Rick.Beginner bridge at the Summerland Drop-in Centre Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. Learn the fundamentals. Last ses-sion March 5.Summerland Air Cadets parade Wednesday nights, 18:15 to 21:30 hours at Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre, 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. All youth aged 12 to 18 welcome. Call the Air Cadet office at 250-494-7988. Summerland Art Club meets every Wednesday, September to June, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lower level of the Summerland Library on Wharton Street. Painters of all levels are welcome. Workshops available. For information call Mary at 250-494-5851.Summerland ATV Club meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Summerland Library lower level. The club promotes respon-sible ridership including registration, insurance, safety certification and scheduled pleas-ure rides. Membership includes orchardists, farmers, ranchers and fun seekers of all ages including those with disabilities.The Summerland

Badminton Club plays every Wednesday at 7 p.m. all year. Shaun at 250-494-1513. S u m m e r l a n d Scribes, a group for creative writers pas-sionately engaged in works of fiction, cre-ative non-fiction and playwriting, meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Summerland Arts Centre, 9533 Main St. Call John at 250-494-0460.

UpcomingMonday, Wednesday and Friday of each week, Recope Society of Summerland offers medically supervised water therapy and land exercise programs helpful to clients with various medical con-ditions, such as joint replacements, stroke, back problems, arth-ritis, to name just a few.

A medical referral is required. Call Maureen at 250-494-9006. Oldtimer Hockey Group for ages 55 to 85+ plays Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8 to 9:30 a.m. For registration and details contact Wayne at 250-494-7460. SADI Drop-In Program Monday to Thursday 3 to 6 p.m. for students in Grades 6 to 12. Play pool, ping pong, chill out or chat. Summerland Bakers is a new, fun baking club where it doesn’t matter if it didn’t turn out perfectly; we’ll eat it anyway! We meet monthly to share our creations, eat, laugh and take home heaps of leftovers. Email Sophia at [email protected] for more information or join Summerland Bakers on Facebook.

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Q: Is a colon cleanse a good way to detox?

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the second phase of detoxification when the “toxin” is made water soluble so it can be excreted out of the body, either by way of the kidneys or bowels. Many colon cleanse products are designed to stimulate evacuation of the bowels, sometimes with the use of stimulants or herbal laxatives, which is where toxins go after your liver has done the work of detoxification. If a person has a buildup of digested material in their colon, then a colon cleanse may be beneficial in clearing it out and avoiding the possibility of inflammation or other health concerns. I don’t want to say that a colon cleanse is bad for everyone. I just want to clarify that most of your body’s detoxification function happens outside of the colon. Think of your body as an aquarium, and your bones and organs and tissues are the fish living in the water in that aquarium. Your liver works hard to clean the water itself (blood), while a colon cleanse is only cleaning one of the fish living in the water. If you put a clean fish into dirty water it will not stay clean for long and it won’t clean the other fish either. At Pharmasave we can help you support and up-regulate your body’s detoxification functions. For more information about detoxification, join me and Felicity Stahl (BSc.Pharm) on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at the Okanagan Regional Library in Summerland at 7:00pm for a free seminar focusing on what detoxification is and some of the best programs, methods and supplements are for detoxification. Call 250-494-7088 to reserve your spot today.

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Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Reception: 5:00 pm

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Chamber supports community growthAt its recent Feb-

ruary meeting the chamber board dis-

cussed an issue that is of importance to all of us, the District of

Summerland’s new Urban Growth Strat-egy Report.

The district’s direc-tor of development, Ian McIntosh, walked the board through a presentation detail-ing the history of our community’s growth, the variety of efforts that were made to reach and communi-cate with all members of our community and the resulting rec-ommendations found in the report.

Following discus-sion among the elect-ed board members, we want to publicly share our position on this issue.

First, we applaud the extensive pub-lic engagement pro-cess that the district has gone through in

order to prepare this report.

More than a year and a half of staff time has gone into this process and multiple efforts were made to connect with all of us, to hear our voices, and to listen to input from even the youngest mem-bers of our commun-ity – the ones that will have to live with our decisions.

It’s important to remember that while the consulting firm that supported these efforts was from out of town, the bulk of the work was done by people at the dis-trict that are long term residents of Summerland and just as passionate about our collective future

as any of the rest of us.

The board also welcomes and encourages the healthy debate that has resulted from the recent report. It’s good to see that when something is import-ant enough, we can stand up for what is meaningful to us.

However, given that Summerland is home to two national anti-bullying organ-izations, it’s also very important that as adults we model only the most positive of discussion methods, respectfully acknow-ledge that people with differing views are no less commit-ted to the commun-ity and remember that our comments in

public and on social media live long after we’ve spoken them.

As the organiza-tion that’s respon-sible for marketing Summerland, we particularly see how negative news stories affect our town.

Regarding the report itself, the chamber supports the principals of the report that apply to businesses and our business members.

These include: efficient and cost-effective planning for Summerland, a farm-er’s right to farm, enhancing our down-town area, recogni-tion of the need for community growth, reduced greenhouse gases, efficient use of industrial areas, reduced costs for infrastructure, the densification of the downtown core and walking convenience to downtown stores and amenities for residents.

As many recent letters to the editor have pointed out, we

need growth in Sum-merland and places for young families to live.

The proposed trad-ing of a central parcel of ALR land for one that is further from the core is a reason-able way to gain the needed land to build in the coming decades.

The land proposed for the exchange is highly useful to at least two agricultural businesses, both of whom create jobs in our community.

Housing, jobs, an improved tax base, investment and development are all things Summerland needs in order to thrive.

It’s almost impos-sible to have all of these things at once; they will come to us bit by bit as we make efforts in each area.

We can achieve these things and still retain our attractive rural character.

Continued careful long-term planning efforts are required to ensure this.

We always appre-ciate your feedback. Please contact me at [email protected] or Christine Petkau at [email protected].

Arlene Fenrich is president of the Sum-merland Chamber of Economic Develop-ment and Tourism. All of the members of the board of directors serve as volunteers.

CHAMBER CORNER

Arlene Fenrich

Funding leadershipMembers of the Summerland Secondary School leadership class are ready to embark on another leadership development project supporting charities of their choice. The Summerland Rotary Club has provided seven groups $100 each as seed money to start fundraising campaigns to raise additional funds. Organizers hope their initia-tives will inspire the public to support their efforts. Watch for them over the next few months. Each group will be working with a Rotarian mentor, including Dave Gottwald seen here posing with the student participants.

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A key ingredient to the success of the Summerland Steam is their camaraderie.

“Everyone is real-ly for one another and that’s the kind of group you have to have, tight knit,” said Steam forward Jordan Boultbee, after he and his teammates clinched the Koote-nay International Jun-ior Hockey League’s Okanagan Division last weekend with a 3-1 win over the Kelowna Chiefs at Rutland Arena.

That closeness comes from the mix of players on the Steam roster. The Steam have imports who play key roles, such as goalie Brett Huber of Calgary, or Shane Bennett from California, but the Steam battle KIJHL opponents primar-ily with local players. Nine are from Pentic-ton, three from Sum-merland, four from Kelowna, three from Calgary, two Amer-icans and from Mid-way, Paulsen Lautard.

Boultbee said the entire group wants to do well for each other.

Rylan Sideroff, who played his minor hockey in Summer-land, loves playing for his hometown team.

“I love getting the support from everyone I know,” he said.”Everyone knows who I am and calling me out on the streets and saying good game.”

Sideroff, who spent two seasons with the Okanagan Hockey Academy before embarking on his junior career with the Steam last season, said the players’ fam-iliarity translates to on-ice success.

“A good bunch of guys gelling togeth-er,” said Sideroff.

Josh DaCosta, a Penticton minor hockey product, likes being part of the group and having so many guys that grew up together.

“I think it’s an awe-some way to spend our last year,” said DaCosta, 20, who has played his three-year junior B career with the Steam. “I think it’s helped bring the guys together.”

DaCosta is enjoy-ing a career year. The defenceman surpassed his offen-sive totals from the last two seasons (35 points in 75 games) in 52 games this sea-son, with 37 points leading all Steam blue liners. He loves playing with friends and family in the Summerland Arena. He too believes their success comes from knowing each other most of their lives.

“We’re pretty comfortable,” said DaCosta, who played one game as an affili-

ate for the Penticton Vees this season. “Just a lot of chem-istry on the ice. Liv-ing at home keeps it comfortable for everyone.”

It also helps there is pride playing for a home crowd.

“Especially near the end of the year when we go on our little hot streak, it’s been nice having everyone come out,” said DaCosta.

In the Steam’s 8-4 win against the Osoy-oos Coyotes at home

Saturday, the Steam attracted a crowd of 335.

“It was awesome,” added DaCosta, as he and his team-mates prepare to face the North Okanagan Knights in the first round of playoffs that began Tuesday. “Probably one of our better crowds of the year. Everyone’s been really loud, creates support.”

Olli Dickson, who spent the first two full seasons of his KIJHL career with

the Kimberley Dyna-miters before joining the Steam last season, said their success also comes from play-ers knowing their role, especially on defence. The Steam shutdown teams and strong goaltending with Brett Huber and Darren Hogg, saw them allow 152 goals against, third lowest in the league.

Captain Daylan Robertson added it has been important to have balance.

“It’s nice that any-one out there can score goals,” said Robertson who fin-ished with 24 goals and 56 points on the Steam’s top line with Kienan Scott and Lautard, who also finished with 56 points. “It’s great that we have depth and options for up front.”

Steam coach John DePourcq has loved working with his group and that they are able to help the local players. He said the hard part was making sure the local players were good enough to help the team succeed.

“All the local play-ers we have are very good players,” said DePourcq. “They play hard for one another and they are a great group of kids. It makes it fun to have them all on the same team.”

Summerland prod-ucts Nelson Hurry,

Sideroff and Kendell Wilson play import-ant roles.

D e P o u r c q described Wilson as a strong, hard hitting forward, who brings a bit of everything to the table.

“He plays well and does whatever it takes for the team to have success,” said DePourcq. “Good two-way hockey player. Great on face-offs.”

At 6-5, 240 pounds, Hurry makes oppon-ents think twice about going near the Steam crease.

“He gives his best all the time,” said DePourcq, adding that Hurry stepped

up when the Steam had injury problems on their blue line.

The injuries to the defence prompted DePourcq to use Sideroff as a defence-man more than a month ago. That move has turned out brilliantly.

“He has been one of our best defence-man,” said DePourcq. “He’s been playing fantastic. He can play in any situation.”

The Steam opened their series against the Knights on Feb. 25.

DePourcq said the Knights are a team that works hard and receives strong net-minding.

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On the iceDaylan Robertson of the Summerland Steam works to keep control of the puck during a recent game. The tightly-knit team is at the top of its division.

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CurlingSummerland Curling ClubResults: Feb. 17 to 21.Monday morning senior men: Stan

Green defeated Paul Cowen, Hector Car-tier defeated Lionel Coleman, Bob Ezart defeated Doug Steinke.

Monday evening men: Stan Green tied Steve Clement, Dale Abrey defeated Ken Rae, Rick Drewnisz defeated Mike Lemke, Brian Hodgson defeated Gary Raymond.

Tuesday morning mixed: Cancelled due to 70+ B.C. Interior Master Men Playdowns.

Tuesday evening ladies: Bev Skin-ner defeated Wendi Archer, Harlene Knorr defeated Judy Beck, Gail Ostaficiuk defeated Lil Blashko, Diana Leitch defeated Betty Raymond.

Wednesday senior men: Stan Green defeated Hector Cartier, Doug Cade defeated Lionel Coleman, Paul Cowen defeated Doug Steinke.

Wednesday evening men: Gary Winger-ak defeated Eric Cooper, Ken Rae defeated Gary Raymond, Dave Gartrell defeated Bob Walker, Louie Costa defeated Rick Drewnisz.

Wednesday late evening: Glen Brennan defeated Dave Tether.

Thursday morning ladies: Betty Ray-mond tied Bev Skinner, Diana Leitch defeated Ev Gillespie, Diane Krancenblum defeated Virginia Cundliffe.

Thursday evening open: Clem Beaulac defeated Glen Brennan, Tony Blashko tied Russ Lemke, Eric Johnson defeated Gary Raymond, Dale Abrey defeated Doug Patan.

Thursday late evening: Jerad St. John defeated Ken Rae.

Friday evening mixed: Val Utigard defeated Sue Woods, Bonnie Young defeated Louie Costa, Bob Wareham defeated Steve Favel.

Friday evening mixed: Allen Tower defeated Patty Eldridge, Blair Stuckey defeated Tracy Waddington, Ian Rogers tied Gavin Griffiths, Dave Hood defeated Dan Laktin.

Tip of the week: If a player delivers a stone belonging to the opposing team, a stone belonging to the other team shall be put in its place.

SCOREBOARD

Summerland curl-ing club hosted the Zone 3 B. C. Interior Master 70+ Men’s on Feb. 17 and 18.

Four teams compet-ed at the event. They were the Dale Abrey team from Osoyoos, the Bob Ezart team from Summerland, the Dan Martell team from Kelowna and the Bert Farrant team from Kelowna.

They played a double knock out for-mat, with the Abrey team going through without a loss.

The team will now play at the Provin-cials in Salmon Arm Feb. 25 to 28.

Seven junior curl-ers from the Summer-land Curling Club participated in a bon-spiel in Oliver earlier this month.

Coached by Dave Gartrell, the junior curlers had a fun and successful day.

The team of skip Kayden Seitter, third Reilly Noble, second Jacob Martin and lead Hayley Kruger finished second over-all.

The team of Ryan Taylor, Alyssa Robin-son and Becky Rod-riguez, with the help of Brandon from Oli-ver, finished fourth.

The 12-team bon-spiel was sponsored by the Oliver Kiwanis Club.

Junior curlers win silver

Junior curlersSeven junior curlers from Summerland competed in Oliver recently. In the back from left are Jacob Martin, Kayden Seitter, Reilly Noble, coach Dave Gartrell and Hayley Kruger. In front from left are Alyssa Robinson, Ryan Taylor and Becky Rodriguez.

Osoyoos team wins tourney

Skating excellenceSkaters from Summerland participated in a regional competition in Penticton last week. In the back from left are Silvie Cor-millot, second place, Star 4; Sophie Cormillot, promoted to Star 5; Faith Steele, Silver Assessment; Lara Westra, Senior Bronze Ladies; Blythe McKelvie, Gold Assessment; Jordyn Birds, fourth place, Star 4; Brooke Jenner, Gold Assessment; Katie Portman, Bronze Assessment. In front from left are Lauren Bitte, Silver Assessment; Jocelyn Erdt, Gold Assessment; Saki Smith, Gold Assessment; Keelyn Mitchell, Silver Assessment; Cyan Nickel, Gold Assessment. The Summerland Skat-ing Club congratulates their club skaters for their excellent showing at regionals! Come out and see them skate in the annual carnival, World Festivals of the Travelling Suitcase, on Sunday, March 2 at 12:30 p.m.

Playoff action has started for the Sum-merland Steam.

The Junior B hock-ey team played its first playoff game against the North Okanagan Knights on Tuesday evening, with the second game in Armstrong. Results were not available at press time.

On Friday, Feb. 28, Summerland will host the Knights, with the game begin-ning at 7:30 p.m.

The Steam will then travel to Arm-strong for the fourth game of the series on March 1 at 7 p.m.

If additional games are needed in the best of seven series, the Steam will host fifth game against the Knights on March 2 at 7 p.m. The sixth game will be in Armstrong on March 4 at 7 p.m. and the seventh game will be in Summer-land on March 5 at 7 p.m.

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The Summerland Museum and Herit-age Society is holding its Annual General Meeting this Satur-day, March 1 at the IOOF Hall at 7 p.m.

Their speaker will be Frank Kap-pel speaking on The Summerland Research Station: A Century in Progress.

Whether you are a long-term resident of Summerland or relatively new to the community there is always lots of inter-esting things at the museum.

Explore the early history of our com-munity and see the early tent houses used by early settlers and how the development of the Kettle Valley Railway shaped our community.

If you are a train enthusiast be sure to check out the KVR layout on the upper level that depicts the railway circa 1950.

There is also an exhibit on the influ-

ence and contribu-tions of the Japanese-Canadian residents of Summerland.

They also have a series of information including photo-graphs available online at www.sum-merlandmuseum.org

Are you a walker? If so have you seen the Museum’s Walk-ing Tour of Sum-merland’s Historic Downtown?

This is just one of several brochures they have created out-lining the background of various places in Summerland.

If you are interested in combining history and melodrama why not attend The Big Broadcast this week-end at the Shatford Centre in Penticton.

This is an oppor-tunity to relive history with a modern twist and support the efforts of Peach City Radio as they work towards

creating a co-op radio station in Penticton.

In 1936, a cast of 110 Penticton singers, dancers and actors performed in a “pre-tend” radio show at the Shatford Centre to raise money for Gyro Park.

This weekend’s show pays tribute to Penticton history and features a cast of local talent and many fam-iliar names.

It will feature music and vignettes in the first half and

a melodrama play Moonshine Over Manitou: Temper-ance Tantrum in a Troubled Town in the second half.

For those who attended the fund-raising melodrama for the Summerland Resource Centre last April you will know that audience mem-bers are encouraged and expected to cheer for the hero and hero-ine and boo the villain.

Tickets are avail-able at the Dragon¹s Den and the Shatford Centre in Penticton. Performances are Feb. 28 and March 1 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 2 at 2 p.m.

The Arts Palette column is written by David Finnis, publi-city chair and presi-dent of the Sum-merland Community Arts Council, P.O. Box 1217, 9533 Main St., Summerland, B.C. V0H 1Z0.

Candidates in the upcoming Sum-merland Blossom Pageant presented their speeches on Feb. 16.

It was the first pub-lic speaking event and the first judged event for the 10 pageant candidates.

Each candidate, a Grade 11 student from Summerland Secondary School, had prepared a three-minute speech on the business or organization spon-soring them in the pageant.

The speeches were presented to a room of around 120 people from the commun-ity, including one of British Columbia’s ambassadors Camelia Vokey.

The candidates put on a fashion show,

each displaying an outfit chosen by Jen Kole, owner of the Suburban Princess Boutique.

The candidates also chose one outfit from their own closet that portrayed their personality to show it off to the crowd.

This year’s Blos-som Pageant can-didates are Taylor Arkesteyn, Miss Avery Law Office; Julia Belmonte, Miss Summerset Mas-sage Therapy; Jor-dan Bendixsen, Miss Arts Council; Aviana Felizza, Miss Zias; Katie Grant, Miss Action Festival; Gab-rielle Lucier, Miss One Person Project; Katelyn Michaud, Miss Rotary; Sydney Peterson, Miss Nest-ers Market; Brianna Ure, Miss Kiwanis

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