December 26, 2013 edition of the Summerland Review
16
Knitting Knitters in Summer- land have been busy making items which have been donated to the Summerland Food Bank. Page 15 On the bus The free introduc- tory period is over and Summerland Transit will begin charging for its scheduled bus ser- vice in the new year. Page 3 Fruit donated The Summerland Fruit Tree Project had a successful year. Page 6 Fitness success It took a year for a Summerland man to make dramatic improvements to his health. Page 12 YOUR SMILE Christmas is in my heart 12 months a year and thanks to credit cards, it’s also on my statement 12 months a year. WHAT’S INSIDE: VOLUME 66 - ISSUE NO. 52 • SUMMERLAND, B.C. • TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2013 • 16 PAGES • $1.15 INCLUDING GST SUMMERLAND REVIEW THE VOICE OF OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1908 WWW.SUMMERLANDREVIEW.COM 100th birthday Rosa King, a resident at Angus Place in Summerland, celebrated her 100th birthday. King was born in Munich, Germany on Dec. 26, 1913. In 1951, she emigrated to Canada, living in Winnipeg first and later in Calgary. She retired to Summerland in 1973 and has been a resident at Angus Place since the spring of 2001. John Arendt Summerland Review Present facility too small for Summerland’s population by John Arendt The municipality will work with the Okanagan Regional Library board in 2014 to find a new home for the Summerland library branch. The present library build- ing, on Wharton Street, was constructed in 1981 and is now much too small to meet the needs of Summerland’s present population. The library has an area of 316 square metres, or 48 per cent of the size required for Sum- merland’s population, accord- ing to calculations from the Okanagan Regional Library. Since 2003, the library board has been looking for a new location for the Sum- merland branch. A proposed development on Wharton Street had been suggested as a location to house the expanded library, but the development plan was halted earlier this year. Mayor Janice Perrino said the search for a new location will continue in 2014. In addition, Perrino said the municipality will pas- sively market the Wharton Street property in 2014. In the past decade, the site has been considered for a multi-building development which would include resi- dential suites, a new location for the library and the Sum- merland Museum and some retail or commercial space. Library future considered Tourism website planned by John Arendt A new tourism site for the community will be launched in spring as the Summerland Chamber works to separate its tourism infor- mation from the rest of its online information. At present, the Summerland Chamber’s site at summerlandchamber.com has infor- mation for residents and businesses, cham- ber board news and information for tourists. Chamber manager Christine Petkau said the Tourism Summerland site will have all infor- mation for visitors on a single dedicated site. “It’s like a Visitors’ Guide on steroids,” she said. The Summerland Visitors’ Guide is pub- lished each year and distributed to tourism centres around the province and beyond. It is also posted online. At present, the chamber’s tourism informa- tion is on the same site as the rest of its infor- mation. This means those looking for tourism information are also receiving the information about Summerland Chamber board meetings and information for local businesses. Work on the standalone site began earlier this year and is part of the chamber’s various tourism initiatives. In addition to the site and the Visitors’ Guide, the chamber is also working on part- nership opportunities with other commun- ities in the region. For the second year in a row, the chamber will work with Penticton and Okanagan Falls in tourism promotion work. In 2013, Summerland and other South Okanagan communities joined forces in the You Are Here tourism marketing campaign. “It just makes sense to pool some of our resources for joint marketing. We will be build- ing on this campaign in 2014 and we are already making plans for 2015 as well,” Petkau said. In addition to the tourism site, the cham- ber board will look at other goals for the coming year. “The chamber board is examining our priorities and the special projects that we will take on in 2014 and these will be pre- sented to our members in the new year. In addition, we will continue to responsively serve our business members as well as work with a variety of partners to achieve our goals in tourism and business retention and attraction,” said chamber president Arlene Fenrich. See GOALS Page 3 Merry Christmas
Transcript
KnittingKnitters in Summer-
land have been busy making items which have been donated to the Summerland Food Bank.
Page 15
On the bus The free introduc-
tory period is over and Summerland Transit will begin charging for its scheduled bus ser-vice in the new year.
Page 3
Fruit donated The Summerland
Fruit Tree Project had a successful year.
Page 6
Fitness successIt took a year for
a Summerland man to make dramatic improvements to his health.
Page 12
YOUR SMILEChristmas is
in my heart 12 months a year
and thanks to credit cards,
it’s also on my statement
12 months a year.
WHAT’S INSIDE:
VOLUME 66 - ISSUE NO. 52 • S U M M E R L A N D, B.C . • T U E S D AY, D E C E M B E R 2 4 , 2 0 1 3 • 1 6 PA G E S • $ 1 . 1 5 I N C L U D I N G G S T
SUMMERLAND REVIEWTHE VOICE OF OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1908 WWW.SUMMERLANDREVIEW.COM
100th birthdayRosa King, a resident at Angus Place in Summerland, celebrated her 100th birthday. King was born in Munich, Germany on Dec. 26, 1913. In 1951, she emigrated to Canada, living in Winnipeg first and later in Calgary. She retired to Summerland in 1973 and has been a resident at Angus Place since the spring of 2001.
John Arendt Summerland Review
Present facility too small for Summerland’s population
by John Arendt
The municipality will work with the Okanagan Regional Library board in 2014 to find a new home for the Summerland library branch.
The present library build-ing, on Wharton Street, was constructed in 1981 and is now much too small to meet
the needs of Summerland’s present population. The library has an area of 316 square metres, or 48 per cent of the size required for Sum-merland’s population, accord-ing to calculations from the Okanagan Regional Library.
Since 2003, the library board has been looking for a new location for the Sum-merland branch.
A proposed development on Wharton Street had been suggested as a location to house the expanded library, but the development plan
was halted earlier this year.Mayor Janice Perrino said
the search for a new location will continue in 2014.
In addition, Perrino said the municipality will pas-sively market the Wharton Street property in 2014.
In the past decade, the site has been considered for a multi-building development which would include resi-dential suites, a new location for the library and the Sum-merland Museum and some retail or commercial space.
Library future considered
Tourism website planned
by John Arendt
A new tourism site for the community will be launched in spring as the Summerland Chamber works to separate its tourism infor-mation from the rest of its online information.
At present, the Summerland Chamber’s site at summerlandchamber.com has infor-mation for residents and businesses, cham-ber board news and information for tourists.
Chamber manager Christine Petkau said the Tourism Summerland site will have all infor-mation for visitors on a single dedicated site.
“It’s like a Visitors’ Guide on steroids,” she said.
The Summerland Visitors’ Guide is pub-lished each year and distributed to tourism centres around the province and beyond. It is also posted online.
At present, the chamber’s tourism informa-tion is on the same site as the rest of its infor-mation. This means those looking for tourism information are also receiving the information about Summerland Chamber board meetings and information for local businesses.
Work on the standalone site began earlier this year and is part of the chamber’s various tourism initiatives.
In addition to the site and the Visitors’ Guide, the chamber is also working on part-nership opportunities with other commun-ities in the region.
For the second year in a row, the chamber will work with Penticton and Okanagan Falls in tourism promotion work.
In 2013, Summerland and other South Okanagan communities joined forces in the You Are Here tourism marketing campaign.
“It just makes sense to pool some of our resources for joint marketing. We will be build-ing on this campaign in 2014 and we are already making plans for 2015 as well,” Petkau said.
In addition to the tourism site, the cham-ber board will look at other goals for the coming year.
“The chamber board is examining our priorities and the special projects that we will take on in 2014 and these will be pre-sented to our members in the new year. In addition, we will continue to responsively serve our business members as well as work with a variety of partners to achieve our goals in tourism and business retention and attraction,” said chamber president Arlene Fenrich.See GOALS Page 3
Merry Christmas
250-494-833813604 Victoria Road in the Sungate Plaza
Next to the Liquor Store
OPEN TO SERVE YOU7:30 am - 9:00 pm Daily - 7 Days A Week
LET US HELP YOU RING IN THE NEW YEAR!ORDER YOUR DELI TRAYS TODAY!
ENTER TO WIN YOUR TRAY FOR FREE*DRAW IS JANUARY 1ST, 2014 *UPTO $60. VALUE
HOLIDAY STORE HOURS: BOXING DAYDECEMBER 26
9:00AM - 5:00PM
NEW YEAR’S EVEDECEMBER 31
7:30AM - 6:00PM
NEW YEAR’S DAYJANUARY 1
9:00AM - 5:00PM
2 www.summerlandreview.com N e w s Tuesday, December 24, 2013 Summerland Review
Volunteers wanted
Summerland Red Cross is looking for more volunteers.
Those interested in volunteering are asked to please call 250-494-0818 and leave their name and number where they can be reached.
Holiday trainThe Kettle Valley Steam Railway’s decorated train lit up the tracks Friday night, with an additional run to its scheduled and sold out Christmas Express runs. The December trains have become an annual tradition at the steam railway.
Carla McLeod Special to the Summerland Review
For 40 Summer-land residents, the holiday season has included charitable presents through World Vision.
Kristian Foster of World Vision Can-ada said Summer-landers purchased $8,913 worth of items through the World Vision Gift Catalogue this year.
The items included livestock, clean water and medical supplies for children and fam-ilies in developing countries.
$8,913 given for aid
LEGALLY SPEAKING...A public service message from Bell, Jacoe & Company
Considerate, confidential
and affordable legal services for the residents of
Summerland and area including:
Patrick A. Bell•
LAWYER
Wills & EstatesMortgages
Commercial law
Bell, Jacoe & CompanyBox 520, 13211 N. Victoria Rd.
(250) 494-6621
Christmas Time StressFor most people Christmas time is a wonderful time of year to enjoy family and friends and reflect on the happy events of the past year. For some however, it is a very depressing time. Separation and divorce all can turn the holiday season into a difficult test of one's character. Studies have confirmed that in the weeks leading up to Christmas, Parents battling over Christmas custody take up a large portion of court time. This clearly has a detrimental effect on the children no matter what the outcome.Everyone remembers the magical feel of Christmas when they were young. Recreating that feeling for the next generation of children should be everyone's focus. The solution is compromise and putting the children's interest first and foremost. Your kids will thank you for it.
Summerland Kinsmen Club
Polar Bear Dip29th Annual
Warming Fire, Hot Chocolate and Hot Dogsfor participants and spectators by donation.
Prize for Best Costume.
Jan 1, 2014 in the water at 12 NOONSunoka Beach (Trout Creek)
All donAtions
go to loCAl
fAmilies And
pArks
Come and support the
kick-off for the
summerland kinsmen’s
2014programs
PRIVATE 24 HOUR SENIOR CARE PRAIRIE VALLEY
LODGE
10312 Prairie Valley Road Summerland, BC
Private Suites, Professionally Staffed, Diligent Individual Care
Contact us today for more information: 250-404-0203Or visit our web site at www.prairievalleylodge.com
Summerland Review Tuesday, December 24, 2013 N e w s www.summerlandreview.com 3
A volunteer effortVolunteers were on hand to help give out Christmas hampers at the Summerland Food Bank, last Wednesday. In the back row from left are Chris Pond, Paul Commandeur, Danielle Petkau, Trent Lennox and John Bubb. In the front row from left are Linda Bolton, Judy Tolhurst, Ingrid Wuensche, Janice Klym, Jennifer Dykstra, Jan Angus, Linda Heckmann and Pat Keehn.
Continued from Page 1Development of
the former RCMP site on Jubilee Road East will also be con-sidered in the coming year.
At the same time, Perrino said the muni-cipality is not looking to take on large-scale capital projects in the coming year.
In recent years, the municipal-ity has worked on road upgrades and upgrades to the water system.
“It’s definitely going to be a year of fewer commercial projects,” she said.
A series of goals and objectives for the coming year are posted on the muni-cipality’s website at summerland.ca.
These are the goals as stated:
o Review the financial feasibility of
increasing services in key functions.
o Explore oppor-tunities to generate revenue from sources outside taxation and focus those alternate resources on infra-structure improve-ments.
o Ensure resources remain focussed on rebuilding, repairing, maintaining and enhancing infrastruc-ture.
o Ensure the Dis-trict remains finan-cially sound and rebuilds surpluses and reserves.
o Ensure there is a continuing vision for Summerland as a sus-tainable community and there are appro-priate planning docu-ments to assist in achieving that vision.
o Maintain our focus on customer service and commun-ity engagement.
Goals set for coming year
Bus fares take effectTransit had introductory free service
Beginning on Jan. 1, Summerlanders who use the sched-uled transit service will have to pay for their rides.
During a trial per-iod from Oct. 28 to the end of the year, fares were not col-lected as part of an introductory service.
The new fares are $2 for a one-way trip within Summerland and $4 for a one-way trip to Penticton.
A pack of 10 tick-ets for travel within
Summerland will cost $18 while 10 tick-ets for travel to and from Penticton will cost $36.
A monthly bus pass, good for travel within Summerland and to Penticton, is $50.
There are no dis-counted rates for stu-dents or seniors.
Tickets and passes are available at Sum-merland Municipal Hall, 13211 Henry Ave. and at the Sum-merland Aquatic Centre, 13205 Kelly Ave. Route informa-tion is also available at both locations.
VICTORIA – One of Can-ada’s great entrepreneurial success stories in recent years is WestJet, the Calgary-based airline that is expanding across the country and taking on European routes.
Clive Bed-doe, the found-ing CEO of Westjet, was famous for helping the cabin crew tidy up the plane before getting off a flight.
And the company is also known for its profit-sharing program, with all employees referred to as “owners” who have a stake in the success of the operation.
I thought of this management approach when news emerged that the B.C. government was offering public service unions a new kind of contract, with a five-year term and wage increases tied to improved eco-nomic growth.
The surprising thing is that unions are accepting the idea, even though provincial growth must exceed the government’s independent economic fore-cast council projections before it can take effect in a given year.
The generally non-militant Health Sciences Association was the first to recommend acceptance of a five-year agree-ment with only 5.5 per cent raises guaranteed.
Then they were joined by negotiators for 51,000 health and social services employees,
represented by the B.C. Gov-ernment Employees’ Union and other unions that have long been adversaries of the B.C. Liberals.
John Fryer, negotiator for the BCGEU going back to the epic battles with Social Credit gov-ernments and now a professor at University of Victoria, wasn’t impressed when he heard the news.
“These deals reflect what happens when public sector unions back the losing party in a provincial election,” he said. “Union bargaining power takes a trip down the pooper.”
I think there’s more than that going on.
Perhaps today’s union leadership is beginning to accept that its wage, benefit and pension arrangements look pretty good compared to the harsh reality of private busi-nesses competing in a global economy.
I asked Premier Christy Clark if this new approach is inspired by private-sector prof-it sharing. She agreed that is the model.
“I think that’s a great prin-ciple for all of us to work from,” Clark said. “Until now, the growth of public sector wages has been completely insulated from changes in the private sector. And this is the first time we’ve ever been able to successfully link those two things. At this point it’s still a small increment wage growth, but it’s a big change, and I hope we can continue to build on it.”
From an employee perspec-tive, it is indeed modest.
If real gross domestic prod-uct increases one per cent beyond the independent fore-cast used in the provincial budget, employees get an addi-tional half of one per cent raise for that year.
Contrast this labour rela-tions development with what’s happening on the federal scene.
A classic confrontation is brewing between the Harper government and the Public Ser-vice Alliance of Canada.
A key dispute is over sick days, which the government estimates are averaging 18 a year. PSAC currently has 15 “bankable” sick days a year, which the union president refers to as a “negotiated right.”
It takes me back to my first union job, where I was warned never to take just one sick day.
We negotiated for two at a time, so always take two, the union rep told me.
Implicit in this is the mindset that employees should give as little and take as much as pos-sible.
Looking through my files each December for the B.C. story of the year, I consider what is likely to matter five or 10 years from now.
This partnership approach to building the provincial econ-omy is my pick for 2013.
Tom Fletcher is legisla-ture reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: [email protected]
EDITORIAL
We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Peri-odical Fund (CPF) for our publish-ing activities.
If you wish to comment on any-thing you read in the newspaper, or any concern affecting Summerland, write a letter to the editor.
We welcome diverse views and opinions.
Letters must include your name and a telephone number where you can be reached. Please keep letters to 300 words or less.
The Review reserves the right to edit letters for length, content or taste as well as the right to refuse publication of any letter.
your views
Published by the Summerland ReviewP.O. Box 309, 13226 North Victoria Road, Summerland, B.C.
V0H 1Z0(250) 494-5406
Subscription rates:Summerland $38.40 (includes GST) per year; $72.53 – two years; elsewhere in Canada $49.07 per year (includes GST). Seniors – $35.20 per year (Sum-merland). Single copy: $1.15 including GST. Visa accepted.
Authorized as second class mail by the Canada Post Office Dept., Ottawa and for payment postage in cash. Publications mail registration no. 0147
The Summerland Review reserves the right to refuse publication of any advertis-ing or editorial submission at its discretion. Material submitted by columnists does not reflect the opinions of the Review or its employees.
4 www.summerlandreview.com E d i t o r i a l Tuesday, December 24, 2013 Summerland Review
SUMMERLAND REVIEWA PART OF THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1908 WWW.SUMMERLANDREVIEW.COM
Over the past decade, plans for a large development on Whar-ton Street have been in the works twice.
In both cases, the plans, although for entirely different rea-sons, the plans were shelved before work could begin.
The plans included new spaces for the museum and the library. The need for these spaces still remains.
Whether the large-scale Wharton Street development goes ahead at some point in the future, the problem of crowded facilities must be addressed.
culls
On Wednesday, as many Sum-merlanders will enjoy holiday cele-brations, some will be at work.
H e a l t h care work-ers, police and others will be at work. Fire-fighters, rescue workers, utility workers, snow removal workers and others will be on call and if an emergency arises, their time with family and friends will be cut short.
For all those who will be working on the holiday, we thank you for your dedicated service.
ourpickConsidering
touristsIn spring, the Summerland
Chamber will launch a new site dedicated to the needs of Summerland’s tourists.
The information is already online, but it is part of the chamber’s present website.
As a result, those looking to visit Summerland and in need of information about attractions, accommodations and services are directed to the same site as those busi-ness owners looking for infor-mation on the next chamber meeting or other business-specific information.
Running two sites, one dedicated to the needs of businesses and one dedicated to the needs of visitors, makes more sense than putting all the chamber’s information in one place.
Traditionally, a chamber of commerce will work to provide information for tour-ists, staffing a community’s vis-itor information centre and often taking an active role in the production of an annual visitors’ guide. In a physical building, the combination of a visitor centre and a centre for business-related resour-ces can work well.
It is not the same online. In a place like Summerland, where tourism plays a signifi-cant role, it is important to provide visitors and poten-tial visitors with dedicated resources. Those who are considering a vacation stop in Summerland will want all sorts of information about our community and its amenities.
Since many now travel with computers, smart phones, tablets or other electronic devices, it is wise to have travel information available through a dedicated site.
The way in which Summerland is marketed will determine the types of visitors who stop here and the number who choose Summerland as part of their vacation experience.
Our community has much to offer. The combination of the site with the existing printed and online visitors’ guide will help to enhance tourism in Summerland.
Here’s the big idea of 2013
Tom Fletcher
Brenda Hamilton
Ron Crooker
Nico Altena John Briscall
A friendly smile, a casual touch, These are the things that mean so much,Sharing your prayers, today and tomorrow.
God gives us comfort in the form of good friends,
May His peace be with you. His love never ends.
Brenda Hamilton
Ron Crooker
Nico Altena
WHAT IF.......?What would I do if a loved one were to pass away?
What if I were to die somewhere else?What would my family do?What if... what if... what if?
Call us to help you take care of these questions. NOW is the time to give yourself peace of mind.
• Caring Professional Staff• Reception Facilities• Celebration of Life Services• Grief Counselling• 24 hour Service• Cremation and Burial Options Available• Full Range of Pre-arrangement ServicesBrenda Hamilton
Manager/Funeral DirectorNico Altena
Funeral Director
Summerland’s Rosedale Chapel
250-494-775213205 Rosedale Avenue, Summerland
Providence“Every Life Tells A Story”
DECEMBER 26TH TO 31ST ONLY AT:
SUMMERLANDSummerland Home Hardware
10115 Main St.
Information & dealers: 1-800-A NEW-POT or www.paderno.com. Not all locations open Sunday. Quantities limited, please be early. Sale items may not be exactly as shown.
UP TO 67% OFF!Canadiana ceramic fry pans with enviro-friendly ceramic coating, PFOA and PTFE Free. Safe for induction stovetops.24cm/9.5” Canadiana fry pan. List: $139.00. Now $44.99!28cm/11” Canadiana fry pan. List: $149.00. Now $49.99!
75% OFF! Our 11pc SteelChef cookware set features a brushed/polished stainless steel exterior fi nish that makes this cookware a favourite in contemporary kitchens. Stainless steel handles and lids. Encapsulated base, induction compatible, dishwasher safe. Contents: 1.5L, 2L, 3L & 4L saucepans, 5L Dutch oven, 24cm/9.5” fry pan, 5 s/s covers. Bonus - 4pc measuring cup set. List: $649.99.
$15999
64% OFF! 20pc Greenwich
47% OFF! Ring in the New Year! Set of 2 mini cocktail shakers - red & blue.List: $16.99.
$899$899
Canadiana ceramic fry pans with enviro-friendly
$2499
83% OFF!1L Fusion5 sauté pan with cover and lifetime warranty.$149.99.
1L Fusion5 sauté pan with cover and lifetime warranty.
$1699
SPECIAL!8pc steak knife set with stainless steel blades.$23.99.
73% OFF! EcoPro fry pan - 2 pack. Featuring a durable ceramic interior that performs like a non-stick surface yet is completely PFOA and PTFE free. Induction compatible. List: $229.99.
$5999
yet is completely PFOA and PTFE free.
Set includes:20cm/8” & 24cm/9.5”
New Year! Set of 2 mini cocktail shakers - red & blue.
Summerland Review Tuesday, December 24, 2013 O p i n i O n s www.summerlandreview.com 5
The early years
Beach weather?Though we’re not sure exactly what year this photo was taken (sometime in the early 1900s) we are sure that it was a chilly day in Lower Town. Anyone walking from Peach Orchard to Lower Summerland would have required very warm clothes… anyone eccentric enough to desire a swim required an auger. Our toques are off to those of you brave enough to participate in the Polar Bear Swim this year; the rest of us will be at home in front of the fireplace, sipping hot chocolate. Happy New Year from all of us at the Summerland Museum.
Photo courtesy of the Summerland Museum
Dear Editor:Prime Minister Ste-
phen Harper will tell MP Dan Albas how to vote on the Reform Bill C-559, just like Harper will continue to tell Albas and all the other federal Con-servative MPs how to vote on any bill.
Mainstream polit-ical parties have arbi-trarily allowed their leaders to use Party Discipline to control the votes in all of our legislatures.
Bill C-559 will not change that.
Party discipline has effectively destroyed any sem-blance of democracy in our federal and provincial legislative assemblies.
Albas is also ignor-ing the fact that we are being ruled by a federal statute, com-monly referred to as “The Constitu-tion Act of Canada,” adopted in 1982 by the federal Liberal government.
While we were supposed to have become a free and democratic society, the late and former Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau made sure that all we achieved was a form of self-government.
The statute insists we must have demo-cratic elections, how-ever, it does not state that we must have democratic govern-ments.
Albas: You may ask, “What exactly is Bill C-559?”
It is called the Reform Act of 2013 and was introduced recently by MP Michael Chong, MP for the federal riding of Wellington-Halton Hills.
In reality it is a cry from the people to dump the colonial style governments that are destroying our country.
Albas: Does Bill
C-559 increase dem-ocracy?
People are not look-ing for an increase in the democratic pro-cess. They simply want to end colonial rule and have hon-est and transparent democratic govern-ments that are con-trolled by the people, not the party leaders.
Over the years Canadian men and women have distin-guished themselves by fighting for free-dom and democracy around the world.
On the home front the people we elected to protect our rights have arbitrarily allowed our political leaders to destroy any semblance of democracy, and turn Canada into a virtual dictatorship.
What a contrast, and what a legacy.
Andy ThomsenSummerland
Understanding Bill C-559
New Year’s Greeting to All
Wishing all our customers and friends the very best in 2014.
We hope to see you all throughout the coming year!
will be closed on Wednesday, December 25th and Thursday, December 26th. We will re-open on Friday, December 27th. We will be open Monday, December 30th, and Tuesday, December 31st, closed Wednesday, January 1st and will re-open Thursday, January 2nd, 2014.
The deadline for word classifieds and display ads for Thursday, December 26th paper will be noon on Thursday, December 19th, 2013.
The deadline for word classifieds and display ads for Thursday, January 2nd, 2014 paper will be noon on Friday, December 27th, 2013.
Thank You
the
6 www.summerlandreview.com N e w s Tuesday, December 24, 2013 Summerland Review
Holiday concertStudents at Giant’s Head Elementary School took part in the school’s holiday concert last week. Pictured are Kiara Sandrelli, Sandra Taylor, Matthew Bird and Adam Read.
Gift givingStudents at Trout Creek School collected gifts during the school’s annual drive. Pictured with Rob Robinson of the Summerland Fire Department are Nolan Brandsma, left, in Grade 2; Andrew Mitchell, Grade 5; Chasen Hall, Grade 3; Asha Cave, Grade 4 and Keelyn Mitchell, Grade 4.
The numbers are in for the Summerland Fruit Tree Project.
This summer and autumn volunteers helped pick more than 6,350 kilo-grams of fruit, most of it coming from
the orchard of Barb Geres.
All of commun-ity donors’ fruit was given out to the community of Sum-merland and Pentic-ton.
The Summerland
Asset Development Initiative would like to ask the community if anyone would like to participate in the Fruit Tree Project for next year to contact SADI at 250-494-9722 for enquires.
Fruit donated to community
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
YOUR COMMUNITY CONNECTION
DISTRICT OF SUMMERLAND HOLIDAY SCHEDULEMunicipal offi ces will be closed at 3pm on Tuesday, December 24th and will reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2014.The pool and fi tness room will be open until 1:15pm on December 24th and closed the 25th, 26th and January 1st. The arena will be closed December 24th, 25th, 26th and January 1st. Please refer to their Winter Brochure for public skate and swim schedules.The Fire Hall offi ce and the Landfi ll will be closed December 25th and 26th, and January 1st.Please Note: The Utility Bill due date will be Monday, December 23, 2013. If you are moving, please come in before closing on the 24th to advise moving details. After Dec. 24th you may visit our website or call 250-404-4047 to advise of moving details. Meter reading requests received Dec.30th - Jan.1st will be read on Jan. 2nd.Garbage pickup will not be affected unless your pick up days are Wed. Dec. 25th and Wed. Jan. 1st. These days will be moved to Friday Dec. 27th and Jan. 3rd.For further details please visit our website.Council and staff of the District of Summerland wish everyone the best during the holiday season.
3268_SUM BC TransitSummerland Review5.81” x 7”Insertion Date: December 18, 25, 2013 and January 1, 2014
Reber Creative for BC Transit250-383-5255
Transit Info 250·490·6145 • www.bctransit.com3268
CashZone 1 within Summerland $2.00Zone 2 to or from Penticton 4.00Child, 4 or under free
Tickets (10)Zone 1 within Summerland $18.00Zone 2 to or from Penticton 36.00
Monthly PassesZone 1 within Summerland $50.00 Zone 2 to or from Penticton 50.00
Ticket and Pass OutletsSummerland Municipal Hall – 13211 Henry AveSummerland Aquatic Centre – 13205 Kelly Ave
Summerland Transit
Fare ChangeEffective January 1, 2014
Summerland Review Tuesday, December 24, 2013 N e w s www.summerlandreview.com 7
Summerland Review Thursday, December 19, 2013 O p i N i O N s www.summerlandreview.com 7
Voices united in songStudents at Trout Creek Elementary School presented their annual winter concert on Wednesday. Schools are now closed until Jan. 6, 2014.
by Tom FletcherBlack Press
A federal environ-mental review panel has recommended Enbridge’s Northern Gateway heavy oil pipeline can proceed if 209 conditions on environmental pro-tection are met.
After 18 months of submissions from experts and the public, the National Energy Board Joint Review Panel concluded the benefits of a twin pipeline from north-ern Alberta to a pro-posed tanker facility at Kitimat outweigh the risks. Its two-volume report was released Thursday in Calgary.
“The environ-mental, societal and economic burdens of a large oil spill, while unlikely and not permanent, would be significant,” the panel concluded in its
report. “Through our conditions we require Northern Gateway to implement appropri-ate and effective spill prevention measures and spill response capabilities, so that the likelihood and conse-quences of a large spill would be minimized.”
The panel said there would be sig-nificant effect on some populations of woodland caribou and grizzly bear, and uncertainty remains over the effectiveness of Enbridge’s plans to minimize the dis-ruption the pipeline would cause.
“It is our view that, after mitiga-tion, the likelihood of significant adverse environmental effects resulting from project malfunctions or acci-dents is very low,” the report states.
Conditions include
protection plans for whales and other mar-ine mammals, meas-ures to protect cari-bou and other land animals and develop-ment of methods to track and deal with diluted bitumen spills.
Federal Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver reiterated his position that “no energy project will be approved unless it is safe for Canadians and safe for the environ-ment.” The federal cabinet must make a final decision on fed-eral permits for the project by July 2014.
B.C. Environment Minister Mary Polak said approval by the federal panel meets one of its five con-ditions, but doesn’t change the province’s position against the pipeline until its other four are met. They include satis-
fying legal obliga-tions to consult and accommodate aborig-inal communities and developing “world leading” safety and spill response on land and at sea.
“Now we have Alberta’s agreement for the five condi-tions, the federal
government is talk-ing about the import-ance of weighing the environment in the balance, and even Enbridge is talking about the importance of the environment in this equation,” Polak said. We believe we’ve made progress in highlighting the
very important steps that are going to need to be taken … but we need to see evidence that this work is going to be achieved.”
Janet Holder, Enbridge’s project leader for Northern Gateway, said the company will work to meet the federal
panel conditions, and those laid down by the B.C. government.
Northern Gate-way has reached equity partnership agreements with 26 aboriginal com-munities along the pipeline route, but many others remain opposed.
Enbridge pipeline approved, with conditions
8 www.summerlandreview.com Thursday, December 26, 2013 Summerland Review
• BARRISTERS • SOLICITORS• NOTARIES PUBLIC
NO CHARGE FOR INITIAL PERSONAL INJURY CONSULTATION FREE IN-HOME AND HOSPITAL VISITS
13211 N. VICTORIA ROAD - 250-494-6621PAT BELL JOE JACOEKAThryn rOBinsOn
BELL, JACOE & COMPANY
LAWYERS
9203 James Ave• 250-494-0010 • 1-800-644-5441
Automotive Repair Specialists for Audi and Volkswagen.
This Holiday season be smart and be safe.
Automotive Ltd.
ValleyWest
MLA: Dan AshtonConstituency Office
210-300 Riverside Dr., Penticton, BC V2A 9C91-866-487-4400
Don’t Drink & Drive.
Have a Safe and Happy Holiday
Season!
When Some Things Just Can’t be Avoided...
You’ve got a friend at
9201 Alder St. • 250-494-9054
Come and dance into the New Yearat the Summerland Legion!
Advance Tickets $20.00/personavailable now in the Canteen,
After Dec. 24th Tickets are $25.00/personTickets include a night of entertainment,
food and prizes. Doors open at 8pm. FREE cab ride home within
5 miles of the Legion.
Don’t Drink anD Drive this holiDay season
Be safe...
AdriAn’s Automotive9216 JAmes Ave. 250-494-0031
“honest service with summerland experience”
from your friends at
Stay AliveDon’t Drink and DriveHave a Safe Holiday Season
7519 Prairie Valley Rd.,Located in Summerfair Plaza
250-494-4376Open 7 Days a Week 8:00am - 9:00pm
RBC Financial GroupIf you are planning to drink,
then plan NOT to drive!
1-7519 Prairie Valley Rd.Summerland, BC
250-494-4960
Please drive
responsibly
...and arrive home
safely to your
dear ones.
Use Common Sense during this holiday season. Don’t drink
8 www.summerlandreview.com Tuesday, December 24, 2013 Summerland Review
It’s the party of the year, and you’re invited!
Peacocks Perch Pub It’s the party of the year, It’s the party of the year,
Peacocks Perch Pub Peacocks Perch Pub at the
December 31st • 8:30 pmNO COVER CHARGE
DJ Music, Party Favours, Prizes!FREE Midnight Snacks!
FREE Shuttle - 12:30 am - 3:00 am
HOLIDAY HOURSPub: December 24th - 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
December 25th - CLOSED
Call 1-855-678-7833 today for more details.
Looking for the perfect fit?
They are looking here.
Summerland Review Tuesday, December 24, 2013 L i f e s t y L e www.summerlandreview.com 9
Winter concertStudents at Giant’s Head Elementary School performed A Penguin Christmas Party during the annual winter concert last week. Allan Crossley wrote the script and the music for the concert. Pictured are Grade 1 students singing a song for the concert.
by Tom FletcherBlack Press
BC Hydro’s impos-ition of manual meter reading fees has per-suaded most hold-outs to accept a wire-less smart meter.
BC Hydro imposed a $35 monthly fee starting Dec. 1 for customers who refuse to part with their mechanical elec-tricity meters, after offering the 68,000 customers who still had them the option of accepting the new meter with the radio transmission function on or off.
BC Hydro reported the results this week to the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC), which is reviewing the fees. More than 48,000 customers chose the smart meter to avoid the meter reading fee.
Another 450 chose the radio-off meter, which comes with a $100 setup fee and $20 a month starting April 1.
Fee for smart meter holdouts
Support the food bank.
Like us on facebookor follow us on twitter
@willowbrooklane
9910 Main St. Summerland250-494-7555Mon-Sat 9:30am - 5pm Sunday & holidays 11am- 4pm
www.willowbrooklane.com
Willowbrook Lane
STORE WIDE
CLEARANCE
DECEMBER 27th - 31st
SaleAll Ladies clothing
Scarves, hats &
Leggings
50% off
Dinnerware sets &
accessories
50% off
All Christmas
Decor
50% off
Jewelry
50% off
Imagination • Innovation • Inspiration
FREE Estimates
FREE Installation
Locally Owned /Operated for 28 Yrs
www.blindsplus.ca 250.486.8282
Save Up To
75%OFF
MSRP
250.486.8282250.486.8282Call us today!
486-8282
South Okanagan
anglican church of st. stephen 9311 Prairie Valley Rd. (Stone Church in Summerland)
Sunday Services - 8:30 am & 10 amOffice Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday - 9 am - 1 pm
250-494-3466The Reverend Rick Paulin
www.summeranglican.camodern clean banquet facility available
suMMerlanD allianceReal Life... Right Now!Morning Worship: 10:00amChildren's Church & Nursery
Be.Free Christ-centered 12-Step: Thurs @ 7 pmPastor: Rev. Rick Gay
Church Office: 250-494-9975
SUMMERLANDMinisterial Association
Church Page
suMMerlanD baptist10318 Elliott Street
Christmas Eve Services:4pm - Family Service, 6pm - Reflective Service
Sun. Dec. 29 & Jan. 5 - One Service only at 10amLead Pastor: Larry Schram
Associate Pastor: Del Riemer
For info or help call 250-494-3881
www.summerlandbaptist.ca
suMMerlanD pentecostal
9918 Julia StreetWorship with us, Sunday at 10:30 am
Loving God, Loving People
Transitional Pastor: Rev. Dave Laity
250-494-8248
suMMerlanD uniteD church13204 Henry Ave.
10:00 am Sunday Gathering with Children's Program
Wishing you a blessed and hope-filled New Year
www.summerlandunited.bc.ca
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. Be.Free, a 12-step Christ-centred recov-ery program that is not addiction specific, meets every Thursday 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.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. 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 setting. Host is certi-fied 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 fol-lowed 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.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.
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.
Jazz Vespers at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church in Penticton are held through the fall and winter on the third Sunday of each month at 4: 30 p.m.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 (cars which are 25 years or older) is invited to attend. For more information on the club phone 250-494-5473.
MondayDabber 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. 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 senior 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 meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the IOOF Hall, 9536 Main St., Summerland. For infor-mation 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. The Caregiver Support Group is cancelled on Dec. 31.Penticton Concert Band practices Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. New members welcome. 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 information 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.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 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. S u m m e r l a n d 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 includ-ing registration, insur-ance, safety certification and scheduled pleasure 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.
UpcomingOldtimer Hockey Group for ages 55 to 85+ plays Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8 to 9:30 a.m. For registra-tion and details con-tact 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.
What’supSummerland and region
10 www.summerlandreview.com E v E n t s Tuesday, December 24, 2013 Summerland Review
We fi nd ourselves at the close of another year and
I look back with gratitude. I am thankful for a loving family and friends, a great team that makes work feel like fun every day, great patients that feel like my extended family, and the
best community to enjoy all of it in! I wish you all the
joys of the season!
From our family to yours,
Merry Christmas!2014
Padded Map20,000 copies printed • Full process color
RATESPrice per spot $345.00 + GSTLarge spot $464.00 + GST
Sales DeadlineFebruary 7, 2014
Copy DeadlineFebruary 7, 2014
Call Jo Freed at 250-494-5406
Summerland Review Tuesday, December 24, 2013 L i f e s t y L e www.summerlandreview.com 11
Band concertSummerland Secondary School band students performed at their winter concert last week. From left are Parker Karnish, Leif Forge, Brad Straker, Nathan Barg, Ariana Planiden and Shannon Thompson.
Rules change for pubs
by Tom FletcherBlack Press
The B.C. govern-ment has uncorked another round of liquor law reform, with children to be allowed in pubs and restaurants allowed to serve drinks with-out food.
Premier Christy Clark announced the changes at a Vancou-ver restaurant as the provincial cabinet works its way through a list of 70 recommen-dations from a recent public consultation on updating B.C. liquor laws.
As with earlier rounds of liquor reform, Tuesday’s event was short on details and long on populist appeal. Some time next year B.C. will see the chan-ges, and will also join all other Canadian provinces in allowing pubs to offer dis-counted drinks for happy hour.
Children are to be allowed to accompany their parents into pubs up until an evening curfew time, also yet to be determined, but Clark said it will allow families to have lunch or dinner together at a pub. Royal Canadian Legion branches will have the same free-dom to admit under-age family members.
All specials are pick-up onlyCheck out our website www.murrayspizza.ca
GAME ON! PARTY PAK3 Large
14” 3 Topping Pizzas
39.99+ tax
pick-up only
GO
STEAM
GO!
20132013
BESTSouthOkanagan
of the
Winner
All specials are pick-up only
12 www.summerlandreview.com L i f e s t y L e Tuesday, December 24, 2013 Summerland Review
by John Arendt
A little more than a year ago, in November, 2012, Jason Mathers real-ized he needed to take action about his health.
At the time, the manager of Alder Street Auto Body tipped the scales at 375 lbs. and was on medication for diabetes and to control his cholesterol. When his doctor told him he had to take action within a month or he would be put onto insulin, he realized he needed to improve his health.
“I am not healthy and I need to change for my wife and my two little girls,” he said in a message to Brent Hayter of CrossFit South Okanagan.
Over the next year, through a com-
bination of the Paleo diet and an exercise routine, he slimmed down to 225 lbs.
In his first month, he shed 26 lbs. and at one point, he was dropping between 10 and 15 lbs. every two weeks.
The Paleo diet is a nutrition plan which focuses on natural foods rather than refined foods or supplements.
“It’s all about getting rid of the man-made stuff,” Mathers said.
Even diet soft drinks, which are low in calories or calorie free, are not healthy, he said. Neither are foods which have health claims on the pack-aging.
“If it says it’s good for you, it’s probably not,” he said.
At the fitness centre, Mathers start-ed with private sessions at a cost of around $850.
“I couldn’t even go into a regular class at all.”
As he got into shape and developed confidence, he joined CrossFit classes.
The one-hour sessions include a warm up, mobility training and groups of workouts.
“It’s all about taking what you can do and doing it better,” he said.
The fitness routine quickly brought about some changes.
Within a month, he was no longer using medication for Type 2 Diabetes and within four months, he was taken off the medication entirely.
He credits the program with his success.
“Without that place and my coach and the people around me, I could never have done it,” he said. “Those guys helped save my life.”
Now, a year later and a much light-er individual, he said his fit lifestyle is here to stay.
“I got rid of my old clothes just now,” he said, adding that the deci-sion to do so was significant since he could remember how difficult it was
for him to get clothing in his size.To stay in shape, Mathers now
works out three to four times a week and looks forward to his training ses-sions.
“Once you make the decision, it becomes an addiction that turns into an obsession,” he said.
Gift givingStudents at Giant’s Head Elementary School collected gifts for the annual Toys and Toonies for Tots to Teens gift drive, organized by the Summerland Fire Department. From left are Skylar Corkle, Jacob Mullin, Zach Boerboom, Kolton Bulkley, Kyler Resh, Maddy Sykes, George Pugh of the Summerland Fire Department, Caitlin Wiebe and Hillary Robertson.
Plan resulted in fitness transformation
BeforeJason Mathers was not happy with his health in November, 2012 when he began a weight loss and fitness program through CrossFit South Oka-nagan.
AfterJason Mathers works out three to four times a week and is careful with what he eats. As a result of his weight loss and fitness efforts, he is no longer dependent on diabetes and cholesterol medications.
HOME GAME SCHEDULE
FEATURED PLAYER OF THE WEEK
#2 Alex WilliamsAlex Williams (nicknamed Willie/Grizz) is 5’10” and weighs 180 lbs. His hometown is West Kelowna and he attends Mount Boucherie Secondary School.He was born in 1996 and started playing hockey in 2001 at the Novice A level. He is a rookie player and wears #2 for the Summerland Steam.
Alex’s favourite hockey memory is going to the Provincial’s in Bantam Hockey. His favourite pre-game meal is Papa John’s pizza. His favourite movie is Jarhead, and his favourite song is Landslide by the Dixie Chicks.His favourite saying is, “Rubbins, Racin”. In addition to playing hockey, Alex likes to hunt, fish, 4x4in, dirt biking and gaming.He thinks the best thing about Summerland is it’s small.
Summerland Steam Junior
Hockey Club
www.summerlandsteam.com
Dec. 29 Osoyoos Coyotes ~ 2:00pmJan. 3 Princeton Posse ~ 7:30pmJan. 24 Princeton Posse ~ 7:30pm
SPONSORED BY:
Proud Supporter of the Summerland Steam
250.494.7181www.sdcu.com
Summerland Review Monday, December 23, 2013 www.summerlandreview.com 13
Call 1-855-678-7833 today for more details.
Looking for the perfect fit?
They are looking here.
www.blackpress.ca
For more info please call the Circulation Department or email: [email protected] 250-492-0444 Ext: 219 or 205
Summerland Area
Carriers Needed2 Days a Week - Early Mornings
Be Part of Our Team.
New to Summerland? - New Baby?
We’re proud toWelcome You
&
Contact:Sheila Kuhre250-494-4171
Jakob BjorkeloMarch 18,1925 - Dec 15th, 2013
Born March 18,1925 in Norway and immigrating to Canada as a young man passed away Dec 15th, 2013 in Cranbrook,BC. He was predeceased by his parents, a sister, brother, sister-in-law and his wife. Left to Mourn is his extended family Lorraine Hatch, her 4 children and adopted daughter Donna Bernesky, 10 grandkids, 17 great grandkids, and his 2 favorite Grand Dogs. There will be no service by his request, and anyone wishing to make donations can do so to a charity of their choice.
Help Wanted
Obituaries
Announcements
Funeral Homes
Credible Cremation Services Ltd.
Lesley H. LuffSenior/Owner
Licensed Director
Sensible pricing for practical people.
Basic Cremation $990 + taxesNo hidden costs.
24 Hrs 250-493-3912New Location
101-596 Martin St., Penticton V2A 5L4(corner of Martin and White)
www.crediblecremation.com
Coming EventsPhilippine Disaster Relief Japanese dinner at the Holy Child Catholic Church hall. Dec 30, 2013, 6pm.
Information
NOTICECHECK YOUR AD! Notice of error must be given in time for correction before the second insertion of any advertisement. The publisher will not be responsible for omissions or for more than one incorrect insertion, or for damages or costs beyond the cost of the space actually occupied by the error.
DABBER BINGO, Seniors Centre, 9710 Brown. Every Monday, 1:30PM. 16 regular games, Lucky 7, Odd/Even, Bonanza. Everyone welcome. License #832873.
Obituaries
Announcements
InformationADVERTISE in the
LARGEST OUTDOOR PUBLICATION IN BC
The 2014-2016 BC Hunting Regulations
SynopsisThe most effective way to
reach an incredible number of BC Sportsmen & women.
Two year edition- terrifi c presence for your business.Please call Annemarie
TimeshareCANCEL YOUR Timeshare. No risk program. Stop mort-gage and maintenance Pay-ments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consul-tation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248.
Travel
CENTURY PLAZA HOTELBest Rates. 1.800.663.1818
Employment
Business Opportunities
TRAIN TO be an Apart-ment/Condominium Manager online! Graduates get access to all jobs posted with us. 33 years of success! Government certifi ed. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.
Help WantedExperienced parts person re-quired immediately for James Western Star in Williams Lake. Full time, competitive wages, benefi ts and signing bonus. Fax resume to 250-398-6367 or email: [email protected]
GENERAL LABOURERSOIL & GAS INDUSTRY
GUARANTEED Job Placement
• Labourers • Tradesmen• Class 1 Drivers
Call 24Hr. Free Recorded Message 1-888-213-2854
Secretary/bookkeeper in Sum-merland offi ce, exp. with Real Estate an asset. 250-494-0100
Ofce SupportEVENCE Ltd is a furniture supply company and we are looking for an administrative assistant for our busy offi ce. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to de-tail and good interpersonal skills. Duties include but are not limited to data entry, reception and produc-tion administration. The Successful candidate will: -Have strong analyti-cal and communication skills, -Be a self-starter who is able to work with minimal supervision, -Have a sound knowledge of MS Offi ce (Excel, Word, Outlook) Candidates with more than 2 years experience will be given preference.Salary is very attractive with other benefi ts at-tached. Please forward resume and cover letter to [email protected] for consideration.
Information
Employment
Trades, TechnicalJOURNEYMAN AUTOMO-TIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrys-ler Ltd. offers competitive wages, relocation allowance, negotiable depending on ex-perience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefi ts. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban cen-tres. More info at: hannachrys-ler.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Or send by email to: [email protected]
Services
Financial ServicesIF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
Legal Services
Information
Services
Painting & Decorating
WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM (1) 250-899-3163
3 Rooms For $299,2 Coats Any Colour
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium
Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!
Telephone ServicesDISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect home phone service. No one re-fused! Low monthly rate! Call-ing features and unlimited long distance available. Call Na-tional Teleconnect today! 1-866-443-4408. or visit online: www.nationalteleconnect.com
Pets & Livestock
Pet ServicesHappy Hounds Homestay, not your ordinary kennel. Daycare &/or overnight. 250-809-1851happyhoundshomestay.com
Pets
Baby bunnies for sale, $5 each. Ready to go now. Small breed. 2 black, 1 white w/grey spots. Phone 250-494-1208.
Merchandise for Sale
Appliances
#180-1652 Fairview Rd(across from Home Hardware)
NEW & REBUILT APPLIANCES HUGE SELECTION - LOWEST PRICES
493-3011 492-7236
Ask about our6 month buyback
Rebuilt Appliances with Full Warranties
WASHERS from $299WASHER/DRYER sets from $449FRIDGES from $299RANGES from $299
Fruit & VegetablesHomemade apple juice. Certi-fi ed. 5 litre box, $11.00 each. Phone 250-494-9372.
FurnitureKICK OFF THE NEW YEAR W/
COMFORT! BRAND NEW QUEEN MATTRESS $160. Still in plastic,
mfg. warranty. 250.870.2562
Misc. for SaleHOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
STEEL BUILDINGS/Metalbuildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online at:www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
AGREEMENT It is agreed by any Display orClassifi ed Advertiser requesting space that the liability of thepaper in the event of failure topublish an advertisement shallbe limited to the amount paid bythe advertiser for that portion ofthe advertising space occupiedby the incorrect item only, andthat there shall be no liability inany event beyond the amountpaid for such advertisement. Thepublisher shall not be liable forslight changes or typographi-cal errors that do not lessen thevalue of an advertisement.
bcclassifi ed.com cannot be re-sponsible for errors after the fi rst day of publication of any ad-vertisement. Notice of errors onthe fi rst day should immediatelybe called to the attention of theClassifi ed Department to be cor-rected for the following edition.
bcclassifi ed.com reserves theright to revise, edit, classify or re-ject any advertisment and to re-tain any answers directed to the bcclassifi ed.com Box Reply Ser-vice and to repay the customerthe sum paid for the advertis-ment and box rental.
DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids thepublication of any advertisementwhich discriminates against anyperson because of race, religion,sex, color, nationality, ancestry orplace of origin, or age, unless thecondition is justifi ed by a bonafi de requirement for the workinvolved.
COPYRIGHT Copyright and/or properties sub-sist in all advertisements and inall other material appearing inthis edition of bcclassifi ed.com.Permission to reproduce whollyor in part and in any form what-soever, particularly by a pho-tographic or off set process in apublication must be obtained inwriting from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction willbe subject to recourse in law.
ON THE WEB:
INDEX IN BRIEFFAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTSTRAVEL
CHILDRENEMPLOYMENT
BUSINESS SERVICESPETS & LIVESTOCK
MERCHANDISE FOR SALEREAL ESTATE
RENTALSAUTOMOTIVE
MARINE
Our classifi ed ads are on the net! Check it out atwww.bcclassified.com
Summerland Review Tuesday, December 24, 2013 www.summerlandreview.com 13
14 www.summerlandreview.com Monday, December 23, 2013 Summerland Review
www.martinsfl owers.comSUMMERLAND
#3-13604 Victoria Rd. N. in the Sungate Plaza250-494-5432 or 1-877-494-5432
Specializing in fl owers for every occasion
SERVICE & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
Summerland residents turn to the pages of this paper to find professional and reliable local companies and service providers. To add it to your marketing mix, call 250-494-5406
QUALITY residential/commercial storage, Professional Wine Vaults,
rates from $15.00/month250-494-5444 • 9400 Cedar Ave.
We pay cash! Bring in your unwanted or broken jewelry, gold dental crowns, silver cut-lery and tea sets, Canadian and US silver coins, and war medals to Summerland Gold and Silver Exchange. We pay the highest prices! 13209 Vic-toria Road beside The Sweet Tooth. Locally owned and op-erated. 778-516-5888.
Merchandise for Sale
Musical Instruments
GUITAR & UKULELE LESSONS
Summerland Sounds250-494-8323
JAM NIGHTS SONGWRITING CIRCLE
Rentals
Duplex / 4 Plex1/2 duplex in S’land. Spacious 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath. Central loca-tion. NS, NP. $1000/mo + util. Avail Feb 1. Ref’s req’d. Phone 250-494-9081.
Affordable one bdrm duplex in Summerland. Close to town. Rent $550, utilities not includ-ed. Contact 250-494-0175 or 250-494-9757. Avail Jan 1.
Transportation Transportation
Auto Financing
Rentals
Suites, LowerSummerland Large 2 bdrm bsmt suite. Recent reno, lg windows, W/D, new F/S, walk to downtown. NP, NS. $700/mo + util. Call (new num-ber) 403-235-5507.
Transportation
Trucks & Vans1990 Chevy 1/2 ton pick-up short box, extra cab. Power steering, power brakes, dual fuel, winter & summer tires.1988 5th wheel trailer, 25’, A/C & awning. Good condition. $6800 for both, OBO. Phone 778-516-0182.
Auto Services
Apt/Condo for Rent
Auto Services
Apt/Condo for Rent
THERE ISMORE ONLINE
SummerlandReview.com
News Coverage•
Photo Galleries•
Videos•
Auto FinancingFIND A FRIEND
Classifi edsGet Results!
14 www.summerlandreview.com Tuesday, December 24, 2013 Summerland Review
Summerland Review Tuesday, December 24, 2013 L i f e s t y L e www.summerlandreview.com 15
Knitting donated to help food bankby Carla McLeod
Special to the Review
Who wouldn’t appreciate a brand new, hand-knit, scarf on a cold winter’s day?
That is what Tina Head thought when she came up with the idea to help out the Summerland Food Bank, by knitting and donating scarves that could be given out to people at Christmas time.
Needing a little bit of help with her idea, Head turned to Sue Eden, who in turn approached the Rotary Club where she is a member, asking them if they would sponsor the project, which they agreed to do.
Thus was born, Rotary Hands in Motion.
Eden coordin-ates and organizes the knitters. She explained that much of the wool is donat-ed by the knitters themselves, with the Rotary Club supply-ing any extra that may be needed.
“There are people all over town knit-ting. They knit at the Seniors Village, they knit at Angus Place. The people from Summerland that knit… they’re gener-osity is outstanding. It is a real service that
they provide,” she said.
Once the scarves are finished, Eden collects them and she and her helpers then tie each scarf up with a ribbon and deliver them to the Summer-land Food Bank.
On the day that people come to pick up food and toys for Christmas, Tina and her husband Dave are there to give out the scarves that they have both helped to knit.
“We make sure that everybody who wants a scarf can have one for every member of their family. We’ve never run short,” said Dave Head.
He explained that they also had some combinations of hats and gloves and a couple of things for babies as well as several blankets that had been knit this year.
“We’ll give them out until they are gone,” he said. “I’m a bit surprised at how quickly they are going but hey, I’m delighted to be sur-prised!”
If you know a positive story about someone in our com-munity, contact Carla McLeod at [email protected] or con-tact the Summerland Review newsroom at 250-494-5406.
Knitting for a causeOn hand to give out scarves at the Summerland Food Bank last Wednesday was founder of the Rotary Hands in Motion, Tina Head along with her husband Dave.
Saxophone soundsZachary Fitzpatrick on the saxophone was one of the many musicians in the Summerland Secondary School band concert last week.
Let us knowIf you would like a reporter or photographer to
cover a special event, please contact the news-room at least one full business day in advance.
We will try our best to accommodate you, but we are not always able to attend all events. If this is the case, we will do our best to help you find another solution.
The telephone number is 250-494-5406.
Bryan Hart250-490-5948
Dave Hughes250-490-7734
Leona Hopman250-460-0964
Shelley Parker250-490-6302
Nathan Bowman250-488-5025
Amanda Brown250-490-0065
250-494-2181email: [email protected] N. Victoria Rd., Summerland, BC
SUMMERLAND REALTYWOULD LIKE TO WISH
EVERYONEA HAPPY HEALTHY
NEW YEARDave, Leona, Shelley, Bryan, Nathan, Amanda, Liz & Ann
Happy New Year
ULTIMATEHOLIDAYGIFT GUIDE
sponsored by
We have all of your gift ideas wrapped up!Visit save.ca and check it out!
ULTIMATEHOLIDAYGIFT GUIDE
sponsored by
We have all of your gift ideas wrapped up!Visit save.ca and check it out!
Unwrap a new offer every day!From December 13th - 24th, you can unlock a new
Prices effective Thursday, December 26, 2013 to Thursday, January 2, 2014, unless otherwise stated, while stock lasts.
OR1.39
EACH
†Electronics disposal surcharge applies. Provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba &
Ontario. See store for details.
CUISINART STAINLESS STEEL 11 PIECE RED COOKWARE SETeach, 228571 6845910965
SONY 50” LED TVSONY 46” LED TVLG 50” PLASMA TV
NICORETTE 2 MG GUM 100/105’S LOZENGES 88/96’S OR QUICK MIST selected varieties and sizes 228316 6024536744
R450A, FULL HD 1080P, MOTIONFLOW XR 120, SCREEN MIRRORING (MOVIES, MUSIC AND APPS FROM YOUR SMARTPHONE CAN NOW BE VIEWED ON YOUR TV) USB INPUT FOR MOVIES, MUSIC, PHOTO PLAYBACK 242642
R450A, FULL HD 1080P, MOTIONFLOW XR 120, SCREEN MIRRORING (MOVIES, MUSIC AND APPS FROM YOUR SMARTPHONE CAN NOW BE VIEWED ON YOUR TV) USB INPUT FOR MOVIES, MUSIC, PHOTO PLAYBACK 599840
PN4500, 720P 600HZ, TRUSLIM FRAME, USB INPUT FOR PICTURE/AUDIO PLAYBACK
801905
HUGGIES OR PAMPERS SUPER BIG PACK DIAPERS SIZE N-6 , 58-128’S 365893 36000036435
BOOST 6 X 237 ML MEAL REPLACEMENT selected varieties 651535 36000036435
SCOPE CLASSIC 1L MOUTHWASH selected varieties and sizes 183506 5610000320
