Walking A 96-year-old Summerland man continues his prac- tice of a daily walk. Page 14 Water storage Summerland’s dams have now stopped spilling and the community will rely on stored water for the remainder of the year. Page 2 Cycling signs Signage for cyc- ling trails will be added in the South Okanagan. Page 3 Fundraising An upcoming fundraiser will sup- port hospitals in India. Page 8 Water safety Training in water safety will be offered this summer. Page 15 Tennis tourney Summerlanders excelled at the 43rd annual Greenwood Cup doubles tennis tournament. Page 16 WHAT’S INSIDE: VOLUME 68 - ISSUE NO. 25 • SUMMERLAND, B.C. • THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2015 • 20 PAGES • $1.15 INCLUDING GST SUMMERLAND REVIEW THE VOICE OF OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1908 WWW.SUMMERLANDREVIEW.COM At the market Summerlanders and visitors attended the Sunday market on Main Street. The first of the weekly markets was held Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and featured local foods, wines, clothing and crafts. Markets will continue each Sunday until late September. $97K error addressed Credit was mistakenly given to farms and home businesses in 2012 to 2013 John Arendt The municipality will bill electrical customers to cor- rect a residential energy credit, mis- takenly given to electrical custom- ers in 2012 and the first three months of 2013. On Monday evening, municipal council passed a resolution to send bills to recoup the amount of $97,073. The credit was mistakenly given to 519 farm accounts and 163 home busi- ness accounts. The provincial government had introduced the residential energy credit to offset the increase in cost to consumers caused by the harmonized sales tax. Before the harmonized sales tax was introduced, residential energy was not charged the provincial sales tax. An audit by the Ministry of Finance, Consum- er Taxation Audit Branch determined the municipality had mistakenly given the credit to customers who did not qualify for the rebate. The error affect- ed farm and busi- ness use along with residential use on the same meter. The farm use accounted for $82,507 while the business compon- ent was $14,566. A staff recom- mendation called for the municipal- ity to write off the amount, due to the nature of the event and the time frame it covers. Coun. Richard Barkwill disagreed with the recom- mendation. “I don’t see how we can walk away from nearly $100,000,” he said. “It’s just too much.” “You’re going to hear a great hue and cry about this,” said Coun. Janet Peake. Linda Tynan, chief administra- tive officer for the municipality, said there are a few farms and busi- nesses which will receive high bills, but the major- ity of the affected accounts will be billed $100 to $300 to make the correc- tion. Coun. Erin Carl- son said the error, which began more than three years ago, should have been addressed earlier. The resolution was carried with Peake, Carlson and Coun. Erin Trainer opposed. John Arendt Summerland Review ea. S a v e u p t o $ 8 00 0 0 CALL TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT: SUMMERLAND 250-494-8778 9523 WHARTON ST. super savings for you Limited time sale Beltone LIMITED SALE JUST GOT LONGER!! Visit our new website: www.beltone.ca
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WalkingA 96-year-old
Summerland man continues his prac-tice of a daily walk.
Page 14
Water storageS u m m e r l a n d ’s
dams have now stopped spilling and the community will rely on stored water for the remainder of the year.
Page 2
Cycling signsSignage for cyc-
ling trails will be added in the South Okanagan.
Page 3
FundraisingAn upcoming
fundraiser will sup-port hospitals in India.
Page 8
Water safetyTraining in water
safety will be offered this summer.
Page 15
Tennis tourneySummerlanders
excelled at the 43rd annual Greenwood Cup doubles tennis tournament.
Page 16
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At the marketSummerlanders and visitors attended the Sunday market on Main Street. The first of the weekly markets was held Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and featured local foods, wines, clothing and crafts. Markets will continue each Sunday until late September.
$97K error addressedCredit was mistakenly given to farms and home businesses in 2012 to 2013
John Arendt
The municipality will bill electrical customers to cor-rect a residential energy credit, mis-takenly given to electrical custom-ers in 2012 and the first three months of 2013.
On Monday evening, municipal council passed a resolution to send bills to recoup the amount of $97,073.
The credit was mistakenly given to 519 farm accounts and 163 home busi-ness accounts.
The provincial government had introduced the residential energy credit to offset the increase in cost to consumers caused by the harmonized
sales tax. Before the harmonized sales tax was introduced, residential energy was not charged the provincial sales tax.
An audit by the Ministry of Finance, Consum-er Taxation Audit Branch determined the municipality had mistakenly given the credit to customers who did not qualify for the rebate.
The error affect-
ed farm and busi-ness use along with residential use on the same meter.
The farm use accounted for $82,507 while the business compon-ent was $14,566.
A staff recom-mendation called for the municipal-ity to write off the amount, due to the nature of the event and the time frame it covers.
Coun. Richard Barkwill disagreed
with the recom-mendation.
“I don’t see how we can walk away from nearly $100,000,” he said. “It’s just too much.”
“You’re going to hear a great hue and cry about this,” said Coun. Janet Peake.
Linda Tynan, chief administra-tive officer for the municipality, said there are a few farms and busi-nesses which will
receive high bills, but the major-ity of the affected accounts will be billed $100 to $300 to make the correc-tion.
Coun. Erin Carl-son said the error, which began more than three years ago, should have been addressed earlier.
The resolution was carried with Peake, Carlson and Coun. Erin Trainer opposed.
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Highway accidentPolice, firefighters and paramedics were called to an accident on Highway 97 in Trout Creek on Thursday late in the afternoon.
In an attempt to prevent aquatic inva-sive species, boat-ers entering British Columbia waters will face closer scrutiny.
Boaters are also being urged to clean, drain and dry their boats.
“So far, B.C. is free of zebra and quagga mussels, but we all must be vigilant to ensure these invasive species do not get into our lakes, streams and wetlands,” said Gail Wallin, executive director of the Inva-
sive Species Council of B.C.
There are around 133 aquatic invasive species in the prov-ince. They include Eurasian watermil-foil, purple loose-strife, parrotfeather, largemouth bass, red eared slider turtle, rusty crayfish and American bullfrog.
Zebra and quagga mussels, if introduced to B.C. waters, would cost an estimated $43 million a year in dam-ages to infrastructure, hydropower facili-
ties, water extraction activities and recre-ational boaters, as well as their impacts on fish stocks.
At present there are three boat inspec-tion teams, based in Nelson, Invermere and Penticton.
If you see or sus-pect a boat that has come into B.C. and could be contami-nated, do not attempt to clean it as special training is needed. Contact the B.C. Con-servation Officer Ser-vice at 1-877-952-7277.
Boaters will face more inspections
Bear sprayZoe Kirk, WildSafeBC Community Coordinator at the Regional District of Okanagan Similka-meen, demonstrates how to use bear spray. The pepper spray is used in encounters with bears. It is considered effective 99 per cent of the time in black bear attacks and 97 per cent of the time in polar bear attacks.
S u m m e r l a n d ’ s dams have now stopped spilling and the community will use the water in the reservoirs for the remainder of the year.
The dams stopped spilling on June 17 around 2:30 p.m.
In an effort to increase awareness of the watershed and dependency on stored water in Summer-land, the fourth annu-al Thirsk Dam Con-test was held during Earth Week in April.
Contestants were asked to guess when Thirsk Dam would stop spilling.
There were more than 50 entries, Gord Thorne of Summer-land won the contest. He guessed June 17 at 3:40 a.m.
He wins a gift cer-tificate from Sum-merland Greenhous-
es and a box of local peaches and apples and a jar of local honey.
Summerland is using stored water until next year’s freshette season. During freshette sea-son, the Trout Creek watershed dams fill from snow melt and precipitation.
Summerland has a gravity fed water system that usually fills to overflow, sup-plying domestic and irrigation require-ments as well as the environmental needs.
Organizers of the contest urge Sum-merlanders to be thoughtful on how to use water. They rec-ommend upgrading irrigation systems, using time clocks, fix-ing leaks and using allocated water effi-ciently.
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Signage will add pedal power to South Okanagan tourism with a pilot project to showcase the area cycling trail network.
On Thursday, the province announced it has invested $100,000 into signage for the trails in the region.
That money will be used to install 120 signs around the regional network of trails by the end of July. The web of signage is called the South Okanagan Similkameen Cycling Network.
Penticton Mayor Andrew Jakubeit
said the city has now grown from a self-proclaimed cyclist destination to a prov-incially recognized one.
“Cycling is part of our identity; part of our culture,” Jakubeit said, citing the KVR trail, Three Blind Mice and the road network that con-nects everything.
“It nurtures a healthy and active lifestyle.”
He added the signs will improve the quality of cycling for all skill levels, whether riders want to take an afternoon stroll through wine country or a multi-day adventure.
As the pilot pro-
gram, the South Oka-nagan Similkameen Cycling Network will help guide the creation of the prov-incial cycling tourism signage and mar-keting strategy and inspire other poten-tial cycling routes in the province.
“Penticton and the South Okanagan have world-class cyc-ling terrain — road, mountain and rec-reational cycling. The community truly is a cycling destina-tion, with amenities that support active, healthy lifestyles for local residents and visitors,” said Jakubeit.
Cyclists will also be able to go online to
the Regional District of Okanagan-Simil-kameen website and find the route they want to take.
The identical sign-age will be recogniz-able by a stick-figure cyclist riding on a green path behind a lake and mountains. The design was creat-ed by local artist Lind-say Bourque, who serves at the rural projects coordinator at the RDOS.
In addition to the new signage and increased funding, the province will double the frequency of sweeps along bike lanes, as well as install more roadside barriers.
“This makes the
roads safer for every-one. This is going to make it a lot eas-ier to get around,” said RDOS chair Mark Pendergraft. “People come from around the world to ride, train and race throughout the South O k a n a g a n - S i m i l -kameen. Now the required infrastruc-ture will be put in place to support that interest and make it safer for everyone.”
Over the next three years, the provincial program BC on the Move will match up to $18 million for municipalities look-ing to invest in cyc-ling infrastructure, which is an increase of 50 per cent. It is
one of the commit-ments made in the province’s 10-year transportation plan.
“I’m thrilled to see this vision finally becoming a reality, thanks to the drive and passion of every-one at the Regional District and the city,” said Penticton MLA Ashton.
“We already boast so many reasons to visit the South Oka-nagan and Similka-meen areas. This new cycling network will only enhance our outstanding reputa-
tion as a first-class destination.”
On June 12, the area surrounding the Penticton Peach was reopened after upgrades were made to the walkway. Addi-tionally, a large map of the South Oka-nagan Similkameen Cycling Network was installed by the city, and a bike hub was donated by the Bike Barn. The hub offers cyclists the use of an air pump, water bot-tle filling station, and all the tools needed to fix a bike.
Cycling network gets provincial boost
At the marketMaureen Bildfell, left, and Debbie Edge examine some of the items at the Gotstylz.com booth at the downtown market on Sunday. The market on Main Street opened on June 21 and will continue each Sunday until late September.
POLICE rEPOrtCanoe stolen
On June 12 police were called after a green 16-foot Scout canoe was stolen.
The theft occurred near the South Okanagan Sailing Associa-tion.Vehicles entered
Police have received two reports of thefts from vehicles at Sunoka Beach.
Purses left locked inside the vehicles were taken.
Police urge people parked in the area not to keep valuables in their vehicles.
Items takenPolice were called following a
break and enter at the water treat-ment plant on June 21.
A Honda generator, a Honda pump, an Echo chainsaw and a sump pump were taken.License plates removed
Police were called follow-ing multiple incidents of stolen license plates over the past week.
Anyone with information about the thefts is asked to call Crime Stoppers or the Summer-land RCMP detachment.
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VICTORIA – I’ve just spent two weeks viewing events from the opposite side of Canada, in and around St. John’s Newfoundland. It’s the same country, but you wouldn’t know it sometimes.
Here on the West Coast, “kayaktiv-ists” paddled around a Shell offshore oil drilling platform being serviced at Seattle, striking poses of resistance for the media from their pet-roleum-based water-craft.
Meanwhile at Bull Arm outside St. John’s, work con-tinues on a massive “gravity-based struc-ture” that will soon be drilling into the Heb-ron oilfield 350 km offshore. It will have living quarters and drill rig above and a tank with capacity for 1.2 million barrels of crude below.
Offshore oil has turned St. John’s into a boomtown. With one industrial park nearing capacity on the edge of town, a second is under con-struction. Locals call
it “Dannyland,” after its developer, former premier Danny Wil-liams.
St. John’s Airport is buzzing with flights back and forth to Edmonton and Fort McMurray, and crew helicopters shut-tling back and forth from offshore oil rigs. Tourism is picking up, with a new cross-Canada ad campaign and WestJet starting service to Dublin and London.
A foreign sup-plier won a contract for tankers to bring oil ashore. With no m e d i a - c o n n e c t -ed environmental groups to steer the subject to far-fetched disaster scenarios,
debate in the New-foundland and Lab-rador legislature turned to concerns about maintaining local employment.
Outside the city, parallels with B.C. become evident. Tiny towns struggle to hang on as young people choose oppor-tunity over isolation, and the only expan-sion is at church graveyards. While cities struggle with high housing and recreational prop-erty costs, homes in remote areas are going for a song.
Up north in Lab-rador, a hydroelectric dam at Muskrat Falls is under construction. Its $8 billion estimat-ed price tag is in the same range as BC Hydro’s Site C project on the Peace River, which will part a sea of protesters and law-yers and move ahead this summer. Nalcor Energy, Newfound-land’s electrical util-ity, is dipping into contingencies in an effort to keep it on time and on budget.
Here on the Left Coast, enviros and
the Green Party rail against hydro as well as oil and gas, and of course you can’t even mention nucle-ar. Climate activism proceeds in a logic-al vacuum in these parts, as it often does in Europe.
Prime Minister Ste-phen Harper signed on to a farcical “car-bon free in 85 years” pledge at the G7 meeting in Germany. But hey, it’s an elec-tion year, not a time for serious discussion of issues.
Imperial Oil’s Kearl oilsands mine at Fort McMurray has started production from its $9 billion second phase, with the help of many Newfoundlanders. Production continues to grow, heavy oil prices have surged with paving sea-son, and large-scale liquefied natural gas export plans begin to take shape in B.C.
With the legislature about to be recalled to endorse the Petronas-led LNG export pro-ject, Premier Christy Clark has assembled a climate action team
with representa-tives from industry, First Nations, local governments and a couple of profession-al protesters for good measure.
They have an absurdly short dead-line to recommend changes to B.C.’s token carbon tax, as gasoline consump-tion returns to pre-tax levels despite continued high pump prices.
In St. John’s, another long, cold winter has finally loosened its grip after piling snow to doorknob levels. Every street in sight is being patched and repainted.
The debate about new energy supplies has a more serious tone in Newfound-land. The last elect-ed premier, Kathy Dunderdale, lost her job in the wake of winter power black-outs.
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A billing error which cost the munici-pality nearly $100,000 has put municipal council and staff and the affected elec-trical users in an uncomfortable situa-tion.
The error dates to 2012 and the first three months of 2013. At that time, close to 700 farm and business account holders were given a credit for which they did not qualify.
The municipality will now work to recover this amount.
The error has put the municipality into a difficult predicament.
Had municipal council chosen to write off the amount, some would criticize the decision as wasteful.
If the money could be written off, questions would be raised about whether other municipal fees and charges were fair.
Municipal council’s decision to collect the money now, three years after the fact, is equally difficult.
It will result in an extremely lengthy delay for those who will be told to repay, and it will raise questions of why the error was not noticed and corrected much earlier.
In addition, some of those who received the credit in error may have moved away or closed their businesses.
Questions will also be raised as to why the error was not discovered until years after the fact.
Had the error been discovered within months instead of within years, it would be a much easier decision to send bills to the affected customers in an effort to correct the mistake.
As it stands, three years is a long time when it comes to rectifying billing errors.
The attempt to correct this error will be unpleasant for all who are affected. This is a process none would ever want to see repeated.
Measures will be needed to ensure that if another billing error is made, it can be corrected as quickly as possible, to avoid any future delays.
EDITORIALRecovering costs
Dear Editor:Regularly you hear
something new that amazes and astonishes you. But in my opin-ion B.C.’s new left lane law takes the cake.
Every day I see drivers talking on cell phones and/or tex-ting, people are dying all over the country because of this, it gets worse by the day and
nothing is being done about it.
Why, apparently because the transpor-tation minister is busy making new laws to accommodate tail-
gaters and speeders. Our new left lane
law effectively makes every highway in B. C. with a speed limit of 80 kilometres an hour or more a one
lane highway. Good thing we spent bil-lions of dollars wid-ening so many roads to four lanes. Per-haps we should have saved the money and
left them alone. I have read many
comments online and elsewhere and I must say most people agree with the new law. However, there
was already a law on the books to cover people driving in the left lane, if travel-ling below the speed limit, which was sel-dom ever enforced.
So instead of enfor-cing that law, or crack-ing down on speed-ers or tailgaters (both of which are illegal, by the way) let’s just clear the way so they can travel whatever speed they feel like.
When did break-ing the law (any law) become okay?
I guess upping the speed limit on the Coquihalla to 120 km/h still didn’t do it for some so let’s clear the way for the 140/150 km/h types so they can fly by us and of course cut right in front of us spray-ing gravel all over our windshields, because, after all, it is illegal for them to stay in that lane until they are safe-ly past us, at least that will be their excuse.
I can only imagine what the driving hab-its of the government officials who decided on this one must be.
Funny how wheth-er or not you are doing the speed limit has no bearing on this new law whatsoever, just get out of the speeders way.
The irony of it is that it carries the exact same penalty as the distracted driver law that is killing so many and is rarely enforced, go figure.
I can hardly wait to see how this one plays out in court.
Keith QuesnelleSummerland
Future historyMiss Banks must have had more than her share of energy, patience and determination to handle this class of 37 grade one students in 1930. When this group finally reached the last day of grade 12 they probably felt a lot like the students who are graduating this year—happy, sad, excited, nerv-ous and triumphant —the graduation tumult of emotions. You did it! The Summerland Museum would like to congratulate all of the 2015 Graduates and wish you all the best in your future endeavours. And remember, your past is important too. The museum would greatly appreciate class pictures (digital or hard copy) of your scholastic history so that in 50 or 60 years from now, we can feature your photo in Early Years (and our archives.) Your history is important to our future. Way to go, grads!
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THE EARLY YEARS
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Dear Editor:We hear much of the hor-
rendous experiences suffered by children in residential schools. Some were good; too many bad. But we hear little of the damage done to the homes.
How do parents act as par-ents when all their children are forcibly taken from them and there is no communi-cation as the children grow through their teens?
Would you feel helpless? hurt? Angry? Despairing? What could you do in this case of legal kidnapping?
Would you turn to vio-lence? To alcohol? How would you handle your grief and despair?
It was this destruction of the
family unit, the breakdown of relationships between sib-lings, parents, the community year after year for more than 100 years, generation after generation, that contributed to demoralizing conditions.
The terrible loss of life caused by the introduction of European diseases like tuber-culosis, smallpox, influenza etc. against which the Aborig-inal people had no immun-ity and received little med-ical help caused even greater havoc in the villages.
And the disastrous change from the historic healthy diet has created an epidemic of diabetes and heart disease.
Both these afflictions can also bring serious complica-tions.
The alarming statistics which we hear of regarding suicide, abuse and illness were all proof of dispirited people.
It is a tribute to the resili-ence of the human spirit that we see the emergence of First Nations leaders who are working to instil pride in their culture and courage to move forward into what had been an alien and unwelcom-ing society. They will make mistakes — as all do — but with increasing confidence, education and acceptance, there will come healthy, hope-ful people who are after all an integral part of multi-cultural Canada.
Sheila WhiteSummerland
Families were left damaged by residential school system
Dear Editor: A quick examina-
tion of Central Oka-nagan, Similkameen, Nicola riding’s 2011 election results clear-ly shows the vote is split 50/50 between Reform/conserva-tives and the progres-sive vote: — if you add together Liberal, NDP and Green votes.
The Harper Con-servatives have stayed in power because Canada’s progressive vote is split. If the pro-gressive vote coales-ces for the 2015 elec-tion under the Liber-als, Harper would be gone.
I say Liberals, because the Liberal Party of Canada is the only other federal
party that has real-experience in form-ing a national gov-ernment, quickly and efficiently.
Lester Pearson and Tommy Doug-las together gave us the rock-solid Can-ada Pension Plan and Canada’s envied Healthcare system.
The NDP helped build the policy. But it was the Pearson Lib-erals’ knowledge and mastery of the pol-itical machinations needed to grease the wheels to get a nation-al policy accepted by all of Canada’s vari-ous political factions, including employers and finally get policy-idea into law and working.
The NDP lack the broad appeal across Canada’s (social/economic) Vertical Mosaic to be truly representational of Canada’s majority.
To vote for a NDP government is noth-ing more then a polarizing vote in the opposite direc-tion, away from the narrowness of Harp-er’s right wing agen-da.
Can Justin Trudeau and Thomas Mulcair get along? Let’s hope so. Only by voting Liberal will Canada’s progressives outs Harper. Will NDP vot-ers hold their noses and vote Liberal?
Jon Peter ChristoffWest Kelowna
Vote split in last election
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Dear Editor:A weekend has just
passed and I wanted to take this opportun-ity to say that we live in one of the most wonderful places in the world.
On Saturday mor-ning, I attended the fourth annual free pancake breakfast at Summerland Sweets.
Never having attended previously, I was amazed how
fortunate we are to have such a business in Summerland.
The owners and staff made us all feel so welcome and the opportunity to meet up with friends and neighbours made me feel so much a part of this com-munity.
The breakfast was great and I wish to thank the Filek and Beulah families for
their generosity.On Sunday mor-
ning after church, I stopped downtown and saw the Sunday market in full swing. What a great idea!
Lots of people were out enjoying them-selves and meeting again with friends and neighbours.
Vendors were sell-ing their wares on the street and several storefronts were par-
ticipating as well.This is a welcome
addition to Summer-land and I look for-ward to its success throughout the sum-mer.
I have been a resi-dent of Summerland for over 40 years and throughout that time have never regretted our move from the East Coast.
Summerland is a special place with generous and friend-ly people and we should be proud of what we have.
Joan HieleSummerland
Dear Editor:I would like to
thank Big O Tires, Summerland for tak-ing such good care of the mechanical needs and ongoing maintenance of our vehicles.
My primary con-tacts are Nick and Brian, whose friend-ly smiles are ever evident while they patiently answer all the questions of this layperson and explain all process-es, procedures and requirements, occa-sionally with dia-grams.
The breadth of my mechanical know-ledge is encom-passed by this state-ment: “Be sure to have a trustworthy,
honest and ethical mechanical shop staffed by excellent mechanics.”
In this mod-ern world with our need to be sceptical and doubtful, it is reassuring to conduct business where scep-ticism and doubt can be put to rest.
Whenever I have need to visit Big O, Summerland, no matter how busy they are, whichever staff member assists me, they are always smiling, patient, friendly and congen-ial.
Stay forever thus and thank you for being there for us.
Loretta and Ross Krauter
Summerland
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100th birthdayMayor Peter Waterman presents a certificate to Jenny Reeve, who celebrated her 100th birthday on June 21. Behind Reeve is her daugh-ter, Karen Coombe.
2016 PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTION MAYOR: Peter Waterman COUNCILLORS: Richard Barkwill, Toni Boot, Erin Carlson, Doug Holmes, Janet Peake and Erin Trainer
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2016 Permissive Tax Exemption Applications are now available. Every property owner in the province must pay property taxes unless specifi cally exempted by provincial statute. Statutory exemptions are listed in both the Community Charter and the Taxation Rural Area Act. These properties include, but are not limited to: • schools and universities; • public libraries; • places of public worship; and, • hospitals.Under the Community Charter and the Local Government Act, local governments may grant permissive tax exemptions which exempt certain properties from taxation for a specifi ed period of time. Generally, public parks owned and held by an athletic or service club, not-for-profi t corporations, art galleries or museums owned by a charitable or philanthropic organization and property owned by a local authority receive permissive tax exemptions. The deadline to have Permissive Tax Exemption Applications and all relevant supporting information submitted to the District of Summerland Municipal offi ce is July 31st, 2015. The policy and qualifying information is available on our website or you can contact Renée Belyk, Deputy Chief Financial Offi cer, at (250) 404-4041 if you have any questions.
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PUBLIC NOTICEITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM MUNICIPAL PROPERTY
In accordance with section 26 of the Community Charter, the District of Summerland gives notice that it intends to lease the approximately 4047 square metre portion of the land legally described as Lot A, Plan 6866, DL 474, ODYD, Lease Portion, shown outlined in thick black on the sketch plan below, to Rosa Pagliocchini, for a term of 5 years, beginning on July 1, 2015 and ending on June 30, 2020, for an annual rent of $120, plus all property taxes, parcel taxes, and irrigation charges. The land will be used exclusively for planting, maintaining and harvesting crops grown thereon.
The District of Summerland gives notice to the owners of those items currently stored, abandoned, or otherwise left on the District-owned property located at 3801 Paradise Road that the District requires removal of all items no later than July 15, 2015. Individuals are required to provide the District with proof of ownership prior to removal, and may be required to sign a statutory declaration confi rming ownership of each item removed.Any items left on the subject property after July 15, 2015, may be removed, sold, or otherwise disposed of by the District without further notice.Individuals are asked to contact Jeremy Denegar, Director of Corporate Services, by telephone at 250-404-4046 or email at [email protected] to arrange for entry on the subject property in order to carry out such removal. All removal is to be carried out at the expense of and at the sole risk of the owner of the item.
Giants Head School’s Breakfast Club for Learning is grateful to our sponsors and volunteers for a successful year. Thank you to our sponsors...
• Nester’s Market• True Grain Bread• Food Emporium• Breakfast for Learning• Summerland Sweets• Parent Advisory Council• Apple Valley Cruisers• Rotary Club
• Penticton Elks• Ladies Aux. Royal
Canadian Legion• Kiwanis Club• Summerland Firefighters• Kinsmen Club• Dr. Quinton
• Mr. & Mrs. Scholes• Mrs. Phillips• Mrs. Kyle• Mrs. Deane• Mrs. Cogbill• Mrs. Doherty• Mrs. Van Alphen
Thank you to our volunteers who sustain our program. Whether preparing meals, serving, cleaning, offering a friendly smile every morning, the dedication of our volunteers is truly a pillar on which the success of our program stands. Without all these people and their hard work, this program would not be what it is today.
The Breakfast Club... Providing a nutritious breakfastand a welcoming smile.
Program CoordinaTor - Valerie WrighT
Nesters Market has provided shoppers the opportunity for people to donate their grocery points towards Breakfast for Learning. We are able to use these points to buy food items for the program. If you would like to donate your points, please tell the cashier at the time of checkout. The points program gives shoppers an opportunity to participate, creating a community interest in a sense of supporting our local children. Thank you for caring about today’s children. Looking forward to seeing you all in September! If you would like to volunteer or be a sponsor, please call Valerie at 494-8567.
Feed the Body Feed the Mind
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The regular meeting of municipal council was held on June 22 in council chambers. The mayor and all councillors were present.Annual report accepted
The municipality’s 2014 annual report was accepted. The report had been distributed on June 8.Stewardship agreements approved
Council entered into stewardship agree-ments, for the rocky mountain ridged mussel and the western screech owl.
The 2015-2019 agreements were proposed by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.Community plan amendment read
The second reading of a bylaw amend-ing the Official Community Plan bylaw was rescinded and an amended Official Commun-ity Plan bylaw was given second reading.
A public hearing on the bylaw will be held on Monday, July 27.
The changes affect the municipality’s Urban Growth Strategy.Grant in aid funding approved
Municipal council approved grant in aid request from the Summerland Museum and Heritage Society and from the Summerland Minor Softball Association.
The museum will receive an addition $3,600 while the softball association will receive $500.Financial statement approved
Council approved the municipality’s 2014 Statement of Financial Information for filing with the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.Transit agreement signed
The municipality agreed to the proposed annual operating agreement between Sum-merland, B.C. Transit and the Penticton and District Community Resources Society. The agreement extends from April 1 to March 31, 2016.Barkwill appointed voting delegate
Coun. Richard Barkwill was appointed as voting delegate for the Annual General Meet-ing of the subscribers of the Municipal Insur-ance Association of B.C. The meeting will be held during the Union of B.C. Municipalities Convention in September.Busking policy circulated
The municipality will circulate its draft policy for buskers and street performers for comments.
A final draft of the policy will then be pre-sented to council for consideration.
CounCil reporT
New boatOn Saturday June 13 the Survivorship Dragon Boat team unveiled the new design of their dragon boat. The reflect-ive wrap was paid for thru the generosity of the team sponsor, David Prystay and the Lakeside Resort. The wrap was designed and applied to the boat by Sherwood Trophies. The boat was then taken out for a commemorative paddle to mark the 20th anniversary of breast cancer paddling. On that day in Vancouver 20 years ago 24 women who had been treated from breast cancer slipped into a dragon boat and together raised their paddles for the first time. This lively, vigor-ous sport has become a passion for those who have experienced this disease all around the world.
If a picture’s worth a thousand words, then a good story’s worth a million pic-tures.
Those of us who know Summerland know that we have a great story and it’s one that we want to share with visitors and locals alike.
The best way to do that is through great pictures.
Beautiful images do more than just inspire readers – they actually motivate them to action. So it stands to reason that strong imagery and good design are cru-cial components for our tourism content strategy.
Over the past three years Tourism Summerland, man-aged by the Sum-merland Chamber, has invested substan-tially in high quality, experience oriented images taken by exceptional local and regional photograph-ers.
These photos are co-owned with the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) and are used locally in the Visitor Guide, on three Face-book pages, Pinterest and Instagram and for regional market-ing purposes.
Through the year we develop a shot list of images that we need or wish we had.
That may be a family around a campfire or people boating, horseback riding, enjoying a game of golf or base-ball, or friends tour-ing a winery.
Then, come sum-mer, we have a brief
window of opportun-ity, sometimes only a day depending on models and photog-raphers, when those images can be cap-tured.
In one 12-hour span, hundreds of photos are taken and with model coordina-tion, photo releases and determining all the best angles, etc., it can be a very busy day.
More work comes when the pictures are ready as each one has to be tagged with keywords.
That way, when we quickly need a photo of say, a family on a beach, the stor-age system will sort through thousands of pictures and display all that we have in the image bank that meet that criteria.
One of our challen-ges is finding mod-els. Sometimes the photographers know people; other times we just get lucky in that there are people at the attraction who make a great photo.
That was the case with the cover of the 2015 Visitor Guide.
The young couple taking a selfie in front of the KVSR just hap-pened to be riding the train that mor-
ning. The guide also included district staff and business mem-bers this year. Even some of our own children stepped in to model.
Would you like to be a model for our image bank? It’s important to us that our products reflect the demographic and cultural diversity that is found in our community so please
don’t be shy. It’s a fun way to spend an hour or two. In addition to photos of local attractions, etc, we will also be tak-ing shots of multi-generational families this year as that is a growing trend in tourism. Please give us a call if you have a whole family who wants to volunteer or a family reunion planned. We’d love to
hear from you. We always appre-
ciate your feedback. Please contact me at [email protected] or our chamber presi-dent, Kelly Marshall, at president@sum-m e r l a n d c h a m b e r.com .
Christine Petkau is the executive director of the Summerland Chamber of Com-merce.
A picture is worth 1,000 wordsChamber Corner
Christine petkau
Funding for health careLinda Tollefson, right, vice-president of the Summerland Health-Care Auxiliary, presents a $100,000 cheque to Janice Perrino, left, of the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation and Lori Motluk of Interior Health at the auxiliary’s recent volunteer apprecia-tion dinner. The money represents the first instalment of the auxiliary‘s $1-million pledge to the foundation’s $20-million campaign to supply the medical equipment for the new Patient Care Tower at Penticton Regional Hospital.
With a few keystrokes you can sample thousands of opinions, a oat in a sea of information.
But as the volume increases, the accuracy and reliability of professional journalism is essential.
Gathering and sorting the facts, weighing and interpreting events, and following the story
from beginning to end is more important than ever.
With a few keystrokes you can sample thousands of opinions,
professional journalism
is more important than ever.
Richard RolkeSenior reporter and columnist at the Vernon Morning Star. A recipient of numerous community honours, he has been a respected voice in the North Okanagan for 25 years.
creating a forum for public debate.
Dan Ashton, MLADan Ashton or staff will be available
at the Summerland Chamber of Commerce • 15600 Hwy 97,
from 9am - 12pm every Tuesday,
No appointments necessary. Penticton Office 250 487 4400
The Summerland Legion is offering daily lunch and dinner specials as well as a regular menu.
Open at 11am, Monday to Friday. Come join us today, because we are
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Recently, we have definitely felt the coming effects of summer in Toyokoro.
The crops are growing very quick-ly; wheat, azuki (Japanese red bean), edamame, various potatoes, and, daikon are all being grown.
With a shrinking population of around 3,000 people and a growing population of about 10,000 cows, Toyokoro has defin-itely been busy bring-ing in the summer with farming.
Besides that, the summer festivals in Japan are just starting.
As everything is beginning in Toyoko-ro, it seems my time here is coming quick-ly to an end. Two years ago, I moved to Summerland’s Sister City, Toyokoro to teach English not knowing much about the town or Japan for that matter.
My image of Japan was electron-ics, robotics and the strange culture that seems to always make news back home in Canada.
But to my utter astonishment, those are only small things in a very ancient, unique culture, which only in the last
couple hundred years opened its borders to foreigners.
Because of that, Japan, in many ways, is a very untouched country. Since I’ve been in Japan I have tried many different things unknown in Canada; everything from (accidentally) eating anglerfish liver, to participat-ing in tea ceremonies, to putting on heavy equipment to fight students with wood-en swords (a Japanese sport called kendo.)
Since I’ve been here, I’ve also experi-enced three earth-quakes and three typhoons.
All in all, it’s been two years filled with many new experi-ences. When I came here two years ago, not really knowing what to expect and not knowing any
Japanese, I was wel-comed with open arms, and lots and lots of parties.
Every year, I can tell that the Sister City relationship here is becoming more important.
Now, not just the adults in Toyokoro know about the rela-tionship, but the kids in the schools know Summerland, and are eager to tell me about a relative who has traveled there.
My one hope is for this to continue, and for students to have the opportunity to do this every year, as it completely opens up their world to a dif-ferent view.
Thank you to everyone in Summer-land for supporting this wonderful pro-gram. Since this is my last article, I want to say thank you every-one for reading my articles all this time! Starting next month, a different assist-ant English teacher, Allyssa Hooper will take over teaching in Toyokoro. Thank you everyone and sayonara!
Anna Marshall is in Summerland’s sis-ter city of Toyokoro, Japan as the assistant English teacher.
Summer in ToyokoroNotes from toyokoro
Anna Marshall
Funding for youthThe Summerland Asset Development Initiative received $1,000 from the Summerland Kiwanis Club for youth activities. From left are SADI members Erica Bidwell and Jordyn Birds, Kiwanis president Tom Jacques, Alyson Lindsay of SADI, Leo Kolodychuk of the Kiwanis and SADI members Frank Carriere and Logan Gottwold.
Flight championsThe Riemer family won the paper airplane contest at the Summerland Library on Saturday. The contest was part of Donuts With Dad, the library’s annual Father’s Day event. From left are Danai Riemer, eight; Luke Riemer; Teagan Riemer, three; Jada Riemer, four and Kasey Riemer, six. More than100 people attended the event. The furthest flight this year was close to 40 metres.
An upcoming fundraiser will raise money to support Christian Medical College Hospitals in India.
Linnea Good, David Jonsson and their children Pat-
rick, Nicole and Isaac Jonsson-Good will return to the two hos-pitals later this year. They will perform Christian music to support the health care professionals and students at the
colleges.The family had
first visited the hos-pitals in 2013.
Proceeds from the fundraising dinner will assist the family as they return.
Money above the travel costs will go towards replacing an old sound system at the hospital in Vellore in Tamil Nadu.
The fundraising dinner will be held at Summerland United
Church on Friday, July 3, beginning at 6 p.m.
Donovan Tildesley, a four-time paralym-pic swimmer, will be the guest speaker.
In addition, Nathan, Kristin, Josh and Tiana Kirkegaard of Ladner will join the Jonsson-Good family in music making.
The Kierkegaard family will join the Jonsson-Good family in India.
Church holds fundraiser to assist hospitals in India
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Flag raisingLt.-Col. Harry Quar-ton, left, and Mike Brazeau of the Sum-merland Legion raised the flag during last year’s Canada Day celebrations. The Summerland Legion has organized this year’s Canada Day activities, beginning with a flag raising ceremony in Memorial Park at 11 a.m. and continuing with music at Spirit Square later in the day.
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Happy Canada Day!Canada Day. A time to celebrate our birthday. A time to be thankful for all who have gone before us, our seniors and our veterans.
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A show of national prideEverett Miller waves flags during last year’s Canada Day celebrations. The Summerland Legion will have celebrations again this year on July 1. The flag raising will be held in Memorial Park at 11 a.m. Entertainment will be at Spirit Square later in the day.
Showing flagsThe Summerland Legion’s colour party participated in the flag raising ceremony.
Making musicSilent Alarm performed from Spirit Square on the afternoon of Canada Day last year. Once again this year the Canada Day festivities will include local entertainers.
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You may have noticed some new splashes of colour around Summerland lately.
This year’s banner project had 49 kids and 15 adults take part in designing and painting banners to beautify the streets of Summerland.
The banner project started in 1998 at the request of the Dis-trict of Summerland and is now in its 17th year.
Over the years par-ticipants have ranged in age from six to
more than 80 and have included novice artists as well as well-known artists in the area.
All banners are available for pur-chase by bid and if a banner is not bought it is saved to be hung up again the next year.
Bids start at $50 however families are able to purchase their child’s banner at cost if they do not go for full bid.
Our banners have been purchased from people visiting Sum-merland from around
the world. There are approximately 150 banners that can be found around down-town Summerland, along Prairie Valley road and along Lake-shore Drive in Lower town.
Location pamph-lets, as well as the bid book, can be found at the Art Centre 9908 Main St.
The Summer-land Community Art Council would also like to wish the graduates of 2015 congratulations.
A special congratu-
lations to our very own 2014 Blossom Pageant Candidate Miss Sum-merland Community Arts Council — Jordan Bendixsen and musi-cian extraordinaire’s from last year’s Wed-nesdays on the Water concert series Dan-iel Raitt and Rachael Smith.
“Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint you can on it.” — Danny Kaye said.
“The greatest dan-ger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low and achieving our mark.” — Michelangelo.
“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together” —Vincent van Gogh.
And finally, never stop learning or try-ing new things.
“I am still learn-ing.” — Michelangelo at age 87.
We are proud of all you have accom-plished and look for-ward to seeing what you do next.
Don’t forget to register for the Sum-mer Arts Program starting July 13. Classes are filling up quickly.
We are still looking for Wednesdays on the Water sponsors. If you or your business would like to sponsor the summer concert series contact Car-men at 250-494-4494 or [email protected].
Carmen McDow-ell is the Sum-mer Arts Program coordinator with the Summerland Com-munity Arts Council, P.O. Box 1217, 9908 Main St., Summer-land, B.C. V0H 1Z0.
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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. Carpet bowling at the Summerland Seniors’ Drop-in Centre is held every Thursday at 10 a.m. and every Sunday at 1:15 p.m.Euchre is played every second and fourth Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. Lyme Disease support group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. at Theo’s Restaurant in Penticton. Everyone welcome.Recreational volley-ball for all. Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 10 a.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre. Contact Frank or Jane at 250-494-4666.S u m m e r l a n d Caregiver Support Group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Summerland Health Centre lower conference room. For more information call Cindy at 250-404-7072.Summerland Horse-shoe Club is look-ing for new members. Practices are held in Memorial Park on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Call Ron Moser at 250-494-0450.Summerland Material Girls Quilt Guild meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from September to May at 9 a.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre, 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. For more information call Cathy Patterson at 250-494-8274 or Annie Smirmaul at 250-494-2286.Summerland TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Thursday at 5:30
p.m., lower floor of Summerland Seniors Centre. Now is the time to get in shape for the coming bathing suit season. For info call Vicki at 250-494-5484.The Summerland Multiple Sclerosis Group meets on the first Thursday of every month at 10:30 a.m. at the MS office, 3373 Skaha Rd., Penticton. Everyone welcome. For more information call Sherry at 250-493-6564.
FridayBridge is played every Friday at 1 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown St. Phone 250-404-4562. Cribbage is played every Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St.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.
SaturdayCharity bottle drive at Summerland IGA each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds from the collections will go to support the Summerland Food Bank and Critteraid.Cribbage Tournament Saturday, June 27 at 1 p.m. at the Summerland Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. The entry fee includes coffee, tea and goodies.Saturday Mid-Month Market and Vendor Showcase at Summerland United Church on, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 12, Oct. 17, Nov. 14, Dec. 12, Jan. 16 and Feb. 16. The markets run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds will go to the church’s refugee sponsorship of a Syrian family.
SundayVintage 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.
MondayBirthright, serving the South Okanagan, has Monday drop in from 10 a.m. to noon at 200 Bennett St. in Penticton. This weekly program provides light snacks and an opportunity to build friendships, share life skills and participate in baby item swaps. Please contact Sandy Mikkelsen at 250-492-4901 for more informa-tion.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. 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.
TuesdayDementia 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 meetings 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] o t h e r- t o - m o t h e r breastfeeding sup-port — the Penticton/Summerland chapter of La Leche League Canada meets on the third and fourth Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. Please call 250-494-1894 or email [email protected] for the loca-tion of the meeting. All mothers and babies are welcome. Find out more information visit www.
lllc.ca.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 infor-mation phone Marilyn Topham at 250-494-6434 or Joan Lansdell at 778-476-0596. Email [email protected] Okanagan Genealogical Society is open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Penticton Library Museum building. Contact Nola Reid at 250-492-0751.Summerland Farmers Market at Memorial Park, Wharton Street, every Tuesday from May to October, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For informa-tion call Paul at 250-494-0540.Summerland Kiwanis Club meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Kiwanis Lodge on Quinpool at 6 p.m. New members are welcome. Contact Tom Jacques at 250-494-4339.Summerland VIP (Visually Impaired Persons) members and friends meet the second Tuesday of the month at Parkdale Lounge.Tai chi at the Summerland Seniors’ Centre, Tuesdays at 9 a.m. for beginners, 10 a.m. for advanced, and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. for beginner and intermediate. For more information call Nancy at 250-494-8902.The Alzheimer Society of B.C. will hold a sup-port group for caregivers and family members of those with Alzheimer Disease or other dementias, Tuesday, June 16 at 7 p.m. at the IOOF Hall, 9536 Main St., Summerland. For details about the meet-ing or information on Alzheimer Disease and other dementias, con-tact Laurie Myres at 250-493-8182.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 cof-fee social at the Cherry
Lane Mall Food Court. Whist is played every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. at the Seniors Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown St.
Wednesday Be.Free, a 12-step Christ-centred 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.Did you know Summerland has a Garden Club? Meetings are casual. Gardening experience varies. All gardeners are wel-come. Meetings are the third Wednesday of the month. Contact Jan Carlson at 250-494-5112 for more informa-tion.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 informa-tion 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 responsible 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.Summerland Scribes, a group for creative writers passionately engaged in works of fiction, creative 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.
UpcomingForty-year grad reunion for 1975 Summerland Secondary School graduates and teachers will be held at the Summerland Legion Friday, July 3 at 6 p.m. For more informa-tion, Facebook Chuck Harper or Sheila Talling.Monday, 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.One-to-one dietitian and nurse appoint-ments at Summerland Health Centre, 12815 Atkinson St., are avail-able for people with diabetes or heart dis-ease. The sessions can provide extra help with issues including learn-ing about diabetes or heart health and how to manage the condition; understanding medi-cation and starting or adjusting insulin; meter certification and how to use meter results; setting small, specific goals; tobacco depend-ence counselling and support in quitting; and solving problems with chronic conditions. To make an appointment call 250-770-3530 or 1-800-707-8550.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. The Penticton Writers and Publishers announces the Clem Battye Legacy Award Contest, open to cre-ative writers and poets any age. Entries are limited to five double-spaced pages in Times New Roman font. Cost is $15 per entry (enter as often as you like with appropriate fee.) First prize winner in each category is $200 and publication in the upcoming anthology of Okanagan Writers. Mail entry or entries (cheque or money order) to PWAP Clem Battye Legacy Award Contest, 4011 Finnerty Rd., Penticton, B.C., V2A 8W2. Visit penwriters.com or phone Yasmin at 250-492-0629 for details.
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SUMMERLANDMinisterial Association
Church Pageanglican 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
Julia street coMMunitY church 9918 Julia Street
Worship with us, Sunday at 10:00 amwith Kids Shop during the service
Loving God, Loving PeopleLead Pastor: Rev. Don Huston
suMMerlanD allianceReal Life... Right Now!Morning Worship: 10:00amChildren's Church & Nursery
Be.Free Christ-centered 12-Step: Wed. @ 7 pmPastor: Rev. Rick Gay
Church Office: 250-494-9975
suMMerlanD baptist10318 Elliott Street
Two Services each Sunday 9:00am & 11:00amSBC Kids In Both ServicesLead Pastor: Larry Schram
Associate Pastor: Del Riemer
For info or help call 250-494-3881
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suMMerlanD uniteD church13204 Henry Avenue
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“I’m not the talkin’ type, I’m just the walkin’ type.” This is how Fred Urchyshyn describes himself. For years he has walked 10 kilometres every day and now at the age of 96, he is still walking, although only half that dis-tance daily.
Fred and Alina Urchyshyn have lived in Summerland for the last 45 years. Fred came to Canada from Ukraine when he was 11 years old. He became a lumber-jack and owned and operated a sawmill in Chisholm Alberta. There, he built a log-ging camp for his crew of 30 men, con-structing bunkhouses and cookhouses.
Although Fred moved to Summer-land to retire, he used his experience and kept himself busy by building houses on the two lots he owned. He also built his own home, where he and Alina still live today.
“Then I got to the point that I was kind of getting slack, with not much to
do,” explained Fred. “A friend of mine
wanted me to join the Drop-In Centre, so I
did.”It was at that point
in his life that Fred began walking.
“I played snooker and crib and they got me to look after the coffee,” he said. “I walked up and down morning and after-noon to the Drop-In. I’d go up in the morning, come home for lunch and turn around and go back up again.”
“Every day!” Alina exclaimed, quick-ly adding that she hadn’t minded at all.
Fred said that he felt the walking had kept him in shape. He had not been without injury over the years.
“I had a broken back while I was in the sawmill busi-ness,” he explained. “As long as I worked it didn’t seem to both-er me, but if I slacked off, then I had pain.”
He went on to explain that while he was building the rock wall at his Summer-land home, he fell off of it, and landed on the cement driveway below.
“I broke my pelvis, my hip, my shoulder, all in one shot,” he said. “They didn’t figure I’d ever be walking again, but I fooled them. I’m a fast healer.”
Today Fred faces health problems too. He needs a new valve in his heart, but is not able to undergo the surgery, so is on medication to help correct the problem.
“I’ve got a positive outlook,” Fred said. “I don’t feel sorry for myself. Even if things are bad, they could be a lot worse.”
He and Alina have been together for 73 years and Fred explained that “If you get along well, it doesn’t seem that long. It’s been a happy life so far.”
Alina worries about Fred. “He dis-appears over this bank, pulling on those cedars or what-ever and you never know what’s going to happen, but he fig-ures he can do any-thing,” she said. “ He has a big garden too. We do all of our own vegetables for the year.”
Caring for their home keeps Alina active as well. She also enjoys having other seniors over for afternoon tea on occasion and sharing her fresh raspberries with whoever may stop by.
The Urchyshyns
said they have won-derful, caring neigh-bours, who keep in touch and are always ready to lend a hand if need be.
Looking to the future…Fred intends to keep on walking, no matter what the risks.
“To tell you the truth, I’d rather keep walking and fall, than to sit in a chair,” he said. “ Now I walk five kilometres daily. Every morning I go to the traffic circle, turn around and come back.”
He explained that he walks pretty slowly these days , because his legs are not as good as they use to be. It takes him twice as long to do his walk now, com-pared to before.
“At my age I could collapse at any moment, so I’m not looking for any long distance, but I am looking forward to walking for as long as I can.”
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.
Urchyshyn continues daily walks
In the gardenFred and Alina Urchyshyn stand in their garden with a portion of the rock wall that Fred built in the background. At 96, Fred Urchyshyn continues his healthy lifestyle by walking each day.
On Sunday June 14, the Summerland United Church host-
ed the piano students of Jean Boothe.
The benefit recital
for recent newcomers to Summerland, the Albetar family from Syria, showcased young pianists giving
their gift of music to those less fortunate.
The musicians per-formed pieces includ-ing baroque, classical,
tango, blues, jazz and calypso.
The energy and enthusiasm in their performances gener-
ated a light-hearted mood for apprecia-tive audience mem-bers and served to bring all present
together in the com-mon goal of helping a family of five make a new life for itself in Canada.
Summerland piano students hold benefit recital
MusiciansSummerland music students performed at a recent piano recital at Summerland United Church. In the back from left are instructor Jean Boothe, Natalie Tremblay, Cole Piche, Rachel Shanner, Cavan Slade, Noah Russill, Kayla Rogall and Ryann Buckingham. In front from left are Owen Moseley, Kieran Noseworthy, Kate Piche, Charlotte Stoll, Ava Stoll and Ada Nield.
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Last week, June 6 to 13, marked the national Water Safety Week campaign, led by the Canadian Red Cross to educate Can-adians on how to stay safe around water and prevent drown-ing incidents.
The statistics are staggering and it really hits home when one third of the water related deaths last year in B.C. hap-pened right here in the Okanagan/Simil-kameen area.
Out of the 67 drownings in B.C. last year, 22 of them were in the Okanag-an/Similkameen.
Of those 22 deaths, 10 of them occurred in the Okanagan Lake, five in backyard pools, three in rivers, two in creeks, one in a bathtub and one in a drainage ditch.
Fifty-four per cent of drownings occur in July and August, which makes this awareness campaign so timely.
This week our chil-dren will be out of school and spend-ing more time at the beach swimming, and in backyard, indoor and outdoor pools.
Sadly, I envision young children enjoy-ing their day, and within seconds need-
ing help in the water, and if alert, close-at-hand adult super-vision is not present, the unthinkable can and does happen.
The Canadian Red Cross states “A high percentage of these preventable water-related fatalities con-sist of young children, almost always due to lack of adequate supervision.”
The onus comes onto us, the adults, parents, caregivers to ensure we are doing our part to keep our children water safe.
Here are some of the suggestions Red Cross and the Life-saving Society has to improve our fatalities and drownings:
o Don’t be dis-tracted by food, drink, conversation.
o Never leave your children at the pool or beach unattended.
o Designate an adult to provide con-stant, active super-vision of the water and keep their eyes on the pool/beach. Have a phone, reach-ing assist and a first aid kit pool side.
The Canadian Red Cross explains, “While you enjoy the sum-mer months at cot-tages, lakes, and pools with your family, it’s important to keep these statistics and
safety tips in mind to ensure the safety of your children:
o The absence of effective adult super-vision is a factor in 75 per cent of deaths by drowning for chil-dren under the age of 10. Whether it’s in a pool, the bathtub, or the beach, children should always be actively supervised – even if they can swim.
o Children aged one to four accounted for 42 per cent of fatalities involving backyard pools.
o Above-ground backyard pools are especially dangerous for small children, and were associated with 38 per cent of all deaths by drowning in home pools involv-ing children less than 10 years of age.
While the ability to swim is import-ant, swimming skills
alone aren’t always enough to save a life. Learning water safety is key to preventing an emergency in, on or around the water, and also teaches what to do if you find your-self in an emergency situation.
The Red Cross Swim program teach-es both swimming skills, and water safety knowledge and skills – the most effective combination in preventing water–related injuries and fatalities.” Visit www.redcross.ca.
S u m m e r l a n d Recreation is offering Red Cross Summer Swim Lessons for all ages and levels which includes boating safety, introduction to first aid and water rescue/survival.
Session I: July 6 to 17. Session 2: July 20 to 31. Session 3: Aug. 4 to 14. Session 4: Aug. 17 to 28.
Come into the Aquatic Centre to register or check out the Summerland bro-chure online at www.summerland.ca.
Joanne Malar is the program coordin-ator for Summerland Recreation, three-time Olympic swim-mer, 2012 Olympic Commentator, kin-esiologist and holis-tic nutritionist.
Statistics show need for water safety skills
In the waterSwimmers take a break during one of their lessons at the Summerland Aquatic Centre. The week of June 6 to 13 was the national Water Safety Week campaign, led by the Canadian Red Cross.
LEISURE TIMES
Joanne Malar
Going to FIFATarrin Laviolette, left, and Peyton Riep, from Summerland U7 to U8 Pinnacles FC soccer were chosen as player escorts for the June 27 FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 game in Vancouver. The quarter final game will begin at 4:30 p.m. A total of 10 girls from the Pinnacles were selected to attend the FIFA game.
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GolfSummerland Senior Ladies Club
June 18On June 18, the Summerland Senior Ladies
Golf Club played the Timbermart Tournament, a low net event.
Results: First Beryl McNeill, 71; second Kitty Porter, 72; third Gwen Redfern, 75; fourth Ellen Clay and Ruth Daviduk, 77; fifth Vijai Vaagen and Anka Manders, 78; sixth Pat Stohl, Liz Nisbet, Judy Statham, 79Summerland Senior Men’s Club
June 11On June 11, the Summerland Senior Men’s
Club held a gross/net scores event.Alf Vaagen was the overall low gross winner
with a 79 while Barry Wicker took low net hon-ours with a fine 68. There were three deuces with Dave Carleton having two and Jim Don-nelly with one.
First Flight: First low gross Alf Vaagen, 79; first low net Barry Wicker, 68; second low gross Greg Flook, 81; second low net Kelly Dunn, 69.
Second Flight: First low gross Frank Davie, 88; first low net Moe Mellow, 71; second low gross George Carswell, 94; second low net Stu Macaulay, 75 cb.
June 18The Summerland Senior Men’s Club played
a one gross/three net scores event on June 18.Doug Steinke was the low gross winner
with a 79 while Heinz Burki turned in an eight under 64 to take low net honours. Five players shared the deuce pot.
First Flight: First low gross Doug Steinke, 79; first low net Dave Carleton, 69; second low net Darrell Hrushka, 72; third low net Barry Wicker, 74.
Second Flight: First low gross Dennis Wright, 80; first low net Heinz Burki, 64; second low net Neville Crane, 69 cb; third low net Ken Bridgeman, 69.
Third Flight: First low gross Rick Condras-hoff, 93; first low net Glen Phillips, 69; second low net Stu Scott, 71; third low net Wally Barton, 72.Sumac Ridge Senior Men
The Sumac Ridge Golf Club Senior Men played on June 17.
Results: Low gross Wayne Symes, 35. Low net Dale Schatz, Bob Smyth, Maurice Wood, 32. Bird, Wayne Symes. Closest to pin, Dale Schatz. Longest putt, Fern Michaud. Summerland Ladies Club
June 16On June 16 the Summerland Golf and
Country Ladies Club competed in the Dot Foreman Low Net Tournament.
This tournament has been held in June every year since the inception of the club.
Results: First low net: Linda Brusee, 68, second Vijai Vaagan, 72 (by retrogression); third Julie Macaulay (by retrogression), 72; fourth Helen Benallick (by retrogression) 73 fifth Carol Mulligan (by retrogression), 73; sixth Pat Stohl (by retrogression), 73; sev-enth Norma Chambers (by retrogression), 74; eighth Pat Gartrell (by retrogression), 75; ninth Vi Ward (by retrogression), 75; 10th Ev Crane (by retrogression), 75.
Deuce Pot: Linda Brussee, two; Val Eibner, one; Ev Crane.
Hole Prizes: Closest to pin Doreen Butter-woth, Ev Crane.
Long Putt: Vijai Vaagen, Ev Crane.Long Drive: Linda Brussee, Lynne Karaim.
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Softball championsSummerland Scorch U16C are District 9 softball champs. They were undefeated in the District Playdowns in Sicamous on the weekend, with wins against Penticton Power in the semi-final and Kelowna Angels in the gold medal final. The team has earned a spot in the Provincial Championships in Kamloops July 3 to 5. In the back row from left are coach Dave Martin, coach Gord Boothe, Hunter Dufty, Faith Steele, Lacey Blake, Nikki Blair, Sarah Beggs, Emily Wright, Victoria Webb-Boothe, Raina Whitfield, coach Kevin Willier and coach Mike Wright. In front from left are manager Heather Martin, Grace MacDonald, Layna Martin, Kaitlin Fortier, Katie Portman, Natsumi Kawabata and Gabby Joynt.
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Summerland ten-nis teams placed highly at the 43rd annual Greenwood Cup, held June 20 and 21 at Lakeshore Racquets Club.
The men’s and ladies’ doubles tennis tournament attracted participants from Sal-
mon Arm to Oliver.Local powerhouse
Colleen Power and Dawn Richards won all their matches, dropping only one of eight sets, to claim the Ladies A title.
Karen Gallagher of Summerland was Ladies A runner-up
with her partner Les-ley Bumby of Pentic-ton.
The local father-son team of Doug and Pierre Holmes went undefeated to win the Men’s B title, beating out teams from Penticton and Oliver.
In the Ladies B, Summerlanders Gail McAuliffe and Tri-cia Nowell placed second while Linda Elia and Patti Lukiv placed third.
The Racquets Club would like to thank Greenwood Forestry Products for its long-time sup-port and sponsorship of the tournament. Thanks also to Sum-merGate Winery and Saxon Estate Winery for their generous donation of the win-ners’ prizes.Results:
Ladies A: First Colleen Power (Sum-merland) and Dawn Richards (Summer-land), second Karen Gallagher (Sum-merland) and Lesley
Bumby (Penticton), third Sharon Brow-nell (Penticton) and Mary Wu (Penticton)
Ladies B: First Aileen Houston (Penticton) and Janice Taylor (Pen-ticton), second Gail McAuliffe (Sum-merland) and Tricia Nowell (Summer-land), third Linda Elia (Summerland) and Patti Lukiv (Summerland).
Men’s A: First Jim Kocsis (Penticton) and George Kocsis
(Armstrong), second West Martin-Patter-son (Salmon Arm) and Joe McFadden (Vernon), third Norm Card (Oliver) and Alain Brunelle (Ver-non).
Men’s B: First Pierre Holmes (Sum-merland) and Doug Holmes (Summer-land), second Warren Belcher (Penticton) and Harry Gill (Pen-ticton), third Baillie Stang (Penticton) and Brad Stang (Pentic-ton).
Summerland tennis teams excel at Greenwood Cup
Winning playersSummerland team Dawn Richards (left) and Col-leen Power won all their matches to claim the Greenwood Cup Ladies A doubles title.
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BANKS, LOIS ISABELBorn 17 October 1930, passed away 19 June 2015 in Penticton Regional Hospital. Beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother; friend of dogs and cats everywhere. Predeceased by her parents, George and Rosalind Dunn, sister Dianne Dunn (James Sauer) and husband John. Survived by daughters Susan Dicken (Gary) of Naramata, BC, Nancy Banks (Manon Noel de Tilly) of Ottawa, Ontario, and granddaughter Emily Sederstrom (Kevin) of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Lois was born and grew up in mining camps in northern Ontario and Quebec and attended Branksome Hall in Toronto, where she was a prefect. She lived in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, where she married John. Th ey lived in various cities across Canada and she made many friends wherever they went. She was active in the Variety Club (later Variety) and served in a number of roles. Lois extended her love of dogs to breeding and showing Chocolate Labs. Following John’s passing, she moved to the Okanagan Valley where she continued to make friends. Lois was always interested in people, politics, and world events; a voracious reader, activist, and prankster. She loved to dance, was an enthusiastic traveller and reluctant camper. Special thanks to the staff at Penticton Regional Hospital for their extraordinary compassion and kindness. Lois loved well, and was well loved.
A memorial service will be held Friday, 26 June 2015 at 1:30 pm at Providence Funeral Home, 1258 Main Street, Penticton, BC.
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KJORVEN, OTTO CARLKjorven: Otto Carl Kjorven passed away peacefully in Summerland, BC on June 16, 2015 at the age of 85 years. Remembered and sadly missed by his loving wife of 63 years Flo, son Cameron Kjorven of Summerland BC, daughters Barbara (Patrick) Crook of Mackenzie BC, Carla (Wally) Kirkpatrick of Mackenzie BC, 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 12 nieces and nephews, and sister Clara Lopeter of Valemount BC. Otto was sadly predeceased by son Cliff ord “Carl” Kjorven, sister Hazel Th ompson and brothers Hans and Lloyd Kjorven. Otto was a farmer who enjoyed his joke telling and entertaining musically. He loved participating in sports and fi shing. Otto was a member of the Lion’s Club for 38 years and was well known for his love of family and friends. Celebration of Otto’s life will take place on Saturday, July 4th, 2015 at 11:00 AM from St. John’s Lutheran Church, 15244 N. Victoria Road, Summerland BC with Pastor Michael Colbeck offi ciating. Memorial Tributes may be made in Otto’s honour to St. John’s Lutheran Church 15244 N. Victoria Road, Summerland BC V0H 1Z0.
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PALMER, DAVID WALTERApril 21, 1946 to June 16, 2015
We are saddened to announce the passing of our father and best friend on the morning of June 16, 2015, surrounded by loved ones. He is already deeply missed and his memory and legacy lives on in his children, grandchildren, family, and the many friends he made along the way.David was born and raised in Penticton/ Naramata and eventually moved to Summerland, where he settled in Garnett Valley with his then wife Linda and raised their 2 children. He was an electrician by trade, and got his start in the early years with Betts Electric. He went on to own a local electrical company in Summerland “D.W.Palmer Electric” which earned him his nickname “D-Dub”. He was also a member of the Summerland Kinsmen Club, where he met many wonderful people while living in Summerland. He eventually made his way around the world working in several diff erent countries, where he made some great friends. He lived in Texas for several years and eventually made his way back to Ontario where he built his home and was to retire. Our father was loyal, hard-working, a hot rod builder, trouble shooter, master electrician, teacher, mentor, boy scout leader, disciplinary, fi xer of things, hard working, provider, brother, friend, husband, roll model, and mostly unstoppable.He will be missed by his children Lisa Palmer (David MacCoubrey), Michael Palmer, (Dr. Mateya Trinkaus), grandchildren Shayla and Matthew. Brother, Jerry Barber, Sister Kathy Rezansoff , several nieces and nephews and extended family members. Predeceased by his mother and father, Elizabeth and Walter Palmer, his sister Dorothy Rispin, and brothers Casper Barber and Bill Barber.
No funeral by request. A small local gathering will be held at a later date to celebrate all he was.
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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
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTSTRAVEL
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BUSINESS SERVICESPETS & LIVESTOCK
MERCHANDISE FOR SALEREAL ESTATE
RENTALSAUTOMOTIVE
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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.
www.aaministoragewinecellar.com
WWW.TCAUTOSALES.CA
WE DO IN HOUSE FINANCING
DEALER #30216
250-494-7755Highway 97, Summerland
Beginner Adult and Senior Piano ProgramJoanna Hibberd
Licensed EPS Instructor
250-494-7892 www.joannahibberd.com
www.martinstfl owers.comSUMMERLAND
#3-13604 Victoria Rd. N. in the Sungate Plaza250-494-5432 or 1-877-494-5432
Summerland's Only Local Flower Shop.
See our daily specials and our entiremenu online at www.yakispizza.com
AUTO DETAILING
250 494 0250
cARS TRUCKS BOATS RV'S + MORE
6900 Hespeler Road
GRAND
OPENING
SENIORDISCOUNT
FREE PICK-UPAND DELIVERY
DL#11162
9203 James Avenue
250-494-0010
• Volkswagen, Audi & Import Repair Specialists
• Auto Sales
• Used VW Auto Parts
AUTOMOTIVE LTD.
ValleyWest
www.valleywestautomotive.ca
www.blackpress.ca
Carriers NeededThe Penticton Western News has Routes available in these areas for Wednesday & Friday:
Be Part of Our Team.2 Days a Week - Early Mornings
For more info please call 250-492-0444 Ext: 219 or 205or email: [email protected] Delivery available
• Summerland - Trout Creek - Prairie Valley
ROYAL LEPAGE PARKSIDE
Looking For A ‘Girl Saturday’Do you:
Have a fun, patient personality?Dress neatly?
Great telephone manner?Some OCD tendencies?
We need you for one day a week and some vacation relief!
Interested? (We can be a lot of fun!)Bring yourself and your resumé to
Ryan or Sue Eden, Royal LePage Parkside 9925 Main St, Summerland. No calls please.
Employment
Business Opportunities
HIP OR knee replacement? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in walking/dress-ing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply today for assis-tance: 1-844-453-5372.
Help Wanted
Employment
Career Opportunities
MEDICAL Transcriptionists are in huge demand! Train with Canada’s top Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1-800-466-1535, www.canscribe.com or [email protected].
Help Wanted
Employment
Drivers/Courier/Trucking
US capable Class 1 Drivers required immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualifi ed drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacifi c North-west, Utah, Arizona and Neva-da. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transporta-tion and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to [email protected] NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Help Wanted
Employment
Education/Trade Schools
INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIP-MENT OPERATOR SCHOOL.
NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.
Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options.
SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853
Help Wanted
Hot Tub Essentials is looking for a full time shipper/customer service rep. Applicant must be hard working, willing to learn, and able to lift 50 lbs. Comput-er skills required. Drop off resume at #12-7519 Prairie Valley Road, Summerland.
Medical/Dental
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: Care-erStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
Help Wanted
Employment
Trades, TechnicalEXPERIENCED POWER-SPORT Mechanic required in Whitehorse, Yukon for ATV, snowmobiles, marine, etc. Let’s Talk! $25.00 + per hour DOE. Contact Chris, 867-633-2627, www.checkeredfl ag recreation.com or email: checkeredfl [email protected]
Services
Financial Services
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.
1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
LARGE FUNDBorrowers Wanted
Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.
Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or
604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
HandypersonsBill’s Handyman Service. “No Job Too Small” Fencing, Decks, Land-scaping, Cleanup & Removal, Small moves. 250-494-7267 Summerland
Home Improvements
FULL SERVICE plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, re-liable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928
Services
LandscapingEmerald Cedars: Direct from Okanagan Grower, acclima-tized for this area. 4ft tall - 10 for $200. 5ft - 10 for $250. 6 ft - 10 for $350. Delivery & planting available. Call George at Bud-get Nurseries [email protected]
Screened Topsoil $25 yard. 6 yard minimum for free delivery. Dave Knight Trucking. 250-490-7652.
Painting & Decorating
WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM (1) 250-899-3163
3 Rooms For $2992 Coats Any Colour
(Ceiling & Trim extra)Price incls. Cloverdale Premium
Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!
Pets & Livestock
Pet ServicesDog sitter wanted. Please phone 250-494-9885.
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
FirearmsWANTED: FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collec-tions, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Deal-er. 1-866-960-0045 website: www.dollars4guns.com.
Free ItemsTo give away - 3 electric lawn mowers. Also, wooden upright spindles from stairwell, includ-ing 2 newel posts. Phone 250-494-8010.
Fruit & VegetablesU-Pick strawberries, Summer-land Strawberry Farm, 10002 Haddrell Ave. $1.55/lb. Phone 250-494-7373 for picking times.
Garage SalesMulti family yard sale, Sat, June 27, 7am to noon at Summokan Mobile Home Park, 8712 Steuart Street.
YARD SALE9719 Sargeant Street,
Summerland, Fri., June 26 (noon-4pm), Sat., June 27
(9am-4pm) Everything must go. Antiques, furniture, house-
hold goods, clothing, etc.
Heavy Duty Machinery
A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated con-tainers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200DMG.Huge freezers. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866-528-7108 or 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
Auto Services
Merchandise for Sale
Misc. for SaleSAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
Misc. WantedWe pay cash! Bring in your unwanted jewelry, gold dental crowns, silverware, war med-als, Canadian and US silver coins to Summerland Gold and Silver Exchange. 13209 Victoria Road. Locally owned and operated. 778-516-5888.
Musical Instruments
GUITAR & UKULELE LESSONSNS
Summerland Sounds250-494-8323
summerlandsounds.com
Auto Services
• 24/7 • anonymous • confi dential • in your language
• Large flat lot with services nearby• Close to town but with a country feel• Build on your own timeline• Beach, Golf course, wineries nearby
MLS®
• 3 bed (could be 4) 2.5 bath family home• Open concept, solid oak hardwood floors• Fabulous deck, fully fenced, landscaped• Detached garage has 220 service & RV outlet• Perfect place to call home! MLS®
Call Bryan at 250-490-5948 www.homefore-u.ca Call Leona at 250-460-0964 [email protected]
WELCOME HOME!
$539,900
ROYAL LEPAGEPARKSIDE REALTY
9925 MAIN STSUMMERLAND BC
250-494-0505
• 2 bedroom plus den, 2.5 baths• Versatile comfortable design• Spacious master suite• Private setting• Nestled along golf course
• 4 Bedrooms, 3 bath .22 Acre• High end craftsmanship• State of the art appliances• Great room with indoor/outdoor fireplace• Legal suite with triple garage
$289,900 $895,000
Sumac ridge TrOuT creeKMLS® MLS®
www.summerlandproperty.com
$349,900 MLS® • 3 Bedroom Character Home
• Steps from downtown• Amazing Yard!
10513 Elliott Street
$899,000 MLS® • Beautifully Updated Farmhouse
With All the Modern Touches• Over 18 Acres
• Detached In-Law Suite, Garage and O� ce21018 Garnet Valley Rd.
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$189,900 MLS® • 2 bedroom townhouse
• Hardwood � oors, 2 bath• Close to downtown
12-10907 Jubilee Road W.
$189,900 $189,900 • 2 bedroom townhouse
• Hardwood � oors, 2 bath• Close to downtown• Close to downtown
