The little ship, with her workmanlike but graceful lines, served for most of her life as a sa国际传媒 boat, hauling freight from points south to sa国际传媒sa国际传媒 busy railway yards. Even as late as the 1960s, during the peak of the fruit season, she would fill her bunkers with coal at the sa国际传媒 docks and proceed south, shoving one or two railway barges ahead of her.
She would call at the fruit producing towns -- Westbank, Summerland, Naramata, and Penticton -- to pick up cars of soft fruits, pears, and apples and bring them back to the sa国际传媒 dock. There, they were transferred to express fruit trains heading as far away as Winnipeg.
Restored and on show at sa国际传媒, the Naramata would be a wonderful way of reminding visitors and sa国际传媒ites alike that sa国际传媒 was once the fruit shipping capital of the Okanagan.
Ian Pooley
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Sicamous board replies to article
Dear Editor:
The Board of Directors for the SS Sicamous Marine Heritage Society was disappointed to read the June 20 issue and the article 鈥淒emolition Looms.鈥 This article contained some inaccuracies, and we鈥檇 like to correct them.
The SS Naramata is a unique piece of the Okanagan regionsa国际传媒 marine history.
We are working closely with the City of Penticton to explore the best options for the Naramata and appreciate the considerable time that City staff have contributed so far.
The reported $5,000 figure was a misunderstanding. The Sicamous Society is deeply committed to preserving the tug and has already set aside $25,000 -- half of the funds needed for this project.
Our efforts to supplement the operational funding from the City of Penticton are substantial. In 2023, we raised $63,000 from museum admissions alone, despite the ship being open for only five months.
Though it may be hard to see from the outside, much work has already been done by volunteers to restore the interior of the SS Naramata tug in preparation for opening it to the public as a living museum. We are excited about the potential for public consultations and outreach.
We continue to collaborate closely with the City of Penticton, supporting and advocating for their efforts as we determine the next steps for the SS Naramata. We invite readers who wish to help or get involved to reach out to us at听manager@sssicamous.ca.
Jessie Laven, President
SS Sicamous Marine Heritage Society
Dear Editor:
Four pages of screenshots of text from an interview on Castanet with Tom Dyas, the Mayor of the City of sa国际传媒, published June 19 reveals a major difference in our goals and why UBC Properties Trust has not had its Building Permit revoked.
鈥淢y goal is to prevent damage to the Hadgraft Wilson Place building instead of allowing damage to happen that now needs to be shored up.
鈥淢y goal is to get the residents of that building back into their apartments with all their own belongings.鈥
The mayorsa国际传媒 focus is more on UBC Land Trustsa国际传媒 focus. 听
Nearly two months ago, UBCO offered to assist with repairs.听 How 鈥済enerous鈥.
They caused how many thousands of dollars in damage and now they offer to assist with repairs. Repairs that didn鈥檛 need done before UBC Properties Trust started their very big and very deep project.
鈥淔rom a city standpoint, we are aware of how it has affected their lives.鈥
Being aware is not enough.
鈥淐ontinuing to advocate strongly so they have continuity in their living as much as possible.鈥 is not enough.
Saying the city is doing everything possible is not correct.
I realize the mayor doesn鈥檛 like my simple plan to fill in the hole in the ground to get it back to where it was before all the thousands -- maybe millions -- of dollars of damage was done to four buildings a short distance from City Hall.
Mr. Mayor, there is more you can easily do. 听
It just takes courage and common sense.
You鈥檝e had nearly a year of 鈥渄oing it their way鈥.听 All that time of 鈥渄oing it their way鈥 has only caused devastation.
Itsa国际传媒 time to put a major focus on the already-built Hadgraft Wilson Place building and its residents who were just enjoying living in their new building before it was severely damaged by the project next door.
Donna Thomson
sa国际传媒
Herald first-class newspaper
Dear Editor:
I want to add to Terry Brown and Carol Trennsa国际传媒 letters recently in regards to the quality of the Penticton Herald.
In particular their upgrade of the sports section, much improved.
I would also like to mention that up until recently I was buying The Province newspaper, mainly for their sports coverage. The rest of the paper was full of advertising and not worth buying.
I also enjoy James Millersa国际传媒 column on Friday. I also miss Tom Isherwood, of course. In closing, I want to say that The Herald is a first-class newspaper, keep up the good work with your local articles.
Alan Airlie
Okanagan Falls
Keep up the good work
Dear Editor:
I too enjoy my paper and have found that I am more informed on issues that I wouldn鈥檛 otherwise be.
I always read the editorial page, Tania Gustafsonsa国际传媒 column, financial news and local events and all health-related items.
Keep up the good work.
Joyce Husch
Summerland
Will councillor decline meals?
Dear Editor:
This letter is a response to Lynn Craswellersa国际传媒 letter dated June 21 regarding Coun. James Millersa国际传媒 Notice of Motion to axe council dinners when meetings run past 5 p.m.
I can understand why Ms. Crassweller may have strong feelings about this decision. However, shaking fingers and drawing straws from those that were in the majority is reactionary and not a constructive use of passion.
I think it would be more beneficial for her and others upset at the decision to turn their focus inward, towards the person who listens to them and can make the change they want to see. James Miller himself.
I would hope that all of those whom support James Miller and this Notice of Motion will stand with me and ensure we get an answer to this important question:
Coun. Miller, will you now decline any dinner provided by the City of Penticton to council members?
Itsa国际传媒 only right for the individual who didn鈥檛 want these to continue in the first place, stay true to his principles despite a defeat. Of course, I won鈥檛 hold my breath.
However, Coun. Miller when on this side would claim to ask the tough questions to hold those in power accountable.
Itsa国际传媒 Miller Time, except without the Miller.
Pentictonities deserve an answer, Sir.
Ajeet Brar - He/Him
Penticton
Dear Editor:
Need more evidence, one just needs to look at the insane political situation south of us for further evidence of the wreckage happening when there should be separation of religion from the government.
It will take a mountain of convincing, that religious manifestations have any special status in todaysa国际传媒 world.
Penticton
