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A prominent Summerland businessman has been charged with several sexual offences involving a minor. Joshua James Roberts is facing charges of sexual exploitation, invitation to touching, possession of child pornography, child luring via the internet and assault with a weapon or causing bodily harm. Sgt. Stephane Lacroix said the charges were laid on Dec. 10. The investigation began in October following a complaint made to the Summerland RCMP. The incidents allegedly occurred between March 1, 2011 and Sept. 1, 2013 and involve a person under the age of

18, a publication ban has been issued to protect the young person’s identity. According to the information sheet from the Penticton courthouse that detail the charges, Roberts is alleged to have sexually assaulted a person under 18 and allegedly committed an assault using a pan as a weapon. Roberts is the owner of Murray’s Pizza, which has locations in Summerland, Penticton, West Kelowna and Oliver. In 2011, Murray’s Pizza was one of the ﬁve nominees in the Business Excellence Category in the Summerland Chamber of Commerce Awards. The business was started with his father when Roberts left high school. Through Murray’s Pizza, Roberts was known for his charitable work in the

community including reading programs at the schools. Okanagan Skaha School District superintendent Wendy Hyer said she couldn’t make a comment about Roberts involvement with the schools because she had not heard of the charges being brought forward. “I don’t know enough about this at this time to comment,” she said. Roberts has been released on a recognizance since his appearance at the Penticton provincial court on Wednesday. He must abide by a number of conditions including not to possess any electronic devices for communication and not to be in the company of anyone SUMMERLAND BUSINESSMAN Joshua James Roberts is facunder the age of 18 without supervi- ing five sexual offence charges related to a minor. Black Press file photo sion.

City council making a hard push for development Emphasis on sports tourism to attract event to Penticton Steve Kidd

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Penticton city council is supporting a move by Penticton’s economic development ofﬁcer to grow her department in 2015 and widen its scope. “I think this is the most important aspect for our entire budget, important aspect for our community,” said Mayor Andrew Jakubeit. “I view this as a strategic investment.” Council gave conditional approval Wednesday to an $803,000 economic development budget, more than double the projects $304,000 for 2014. A large portion of that will be devoted to increasing air services at Penticton Airport and supporting the Go Media conference, which will be hosted by Tourism Penticton in 2015.

The department’s base budget of $503,000, up from $284,000 in 2013 and 2014, includes more project funding and more staff, with the addition of both an intern and a sports tourism ofﬁcer. “The economic development department has been one person for two years. There are a number of very administrative tasks that need to be addressed,” said economic development ofﬁcer Colleen Pennington. “I think we have learned a lot of those lessons over the last two years. We are well positioned now to really leverage that foundational work that was done,” she said. “The time has come to make the investment in economic development.” Pennington said it is also time to focus on sports tourism, and insure the city is attracting new events to the city. As a cost cutting measure in 2012, council opted not to renew the contract. “I am glad to see that happening again,” said Jakubeit, commenting that Penticton has already

seen success on this front with the Gran Fondo, and the Canuck’s Young Stars Classic. “There are a lot of other developing ones,” said Jakubeit. “There is a lot of opportunity.” While staff accounts for $223,000, another $280,000 of the budget is devoted to projects, including developing the region’s image as a biking destination and attracting another high-end hotel to Penticton. “We do not have enough quality hotel accommodation,” said Pennington, adding that she and others have been working on the problem without success. “We need to make a hard push to address that business case and change that longterm gap in the market.” Attracting oil ﬁeld workers as new residents features strongly in the budget. “We have gotten very good at this. We learned a tremendous amount of lessons in 2013, we executed well in 2014 and we are very focused on speciﬁc markets that respond well to our ‘why

live in the north?’ message,” said Pennington. “While we would prefer to have the home-grown jobs, this is a tremendous funnel of new residents for us.” The correction centre under construction in Oliver is not one of Pennington’s top priorities for 2015. She said they took a serious look at attracting the hundreds of workers that will be coming to staff it when it is open. “When we did a campaign to try and figure out how to reach them, the cost of that campaign was prohibitive. They are difficult to find because of the nature of the work they do and that led us to having to use traditional media in a widespread way and that was very expensive,” said Pennington, who said that while they will continue to work on the problem, they need to find a different approach. “We have cut the money out of the budget for that campaign and we’ll find another way to get out to that base of customers.”

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PENtiCtON VEES players shovel up a pile of teddy bears chucked onto the ice by fans during last year’s popular teddy Bear toss night.

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CHRISTMAS PALACE —Charlene McIntosh has once again set up her three-tiered, miniature Christmas village at her 2585 Dartmouth Dr. home. There are over 1,400 pieces, many of them lighted and others that move. The village is open for public viewing on Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. Admission is by donation and the money is donated to local assistance agencies to help others in need. Mark Brett/Western News

Global expecting increase in deficit for South Okanagan Events Centre Steve Kidd

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After years of declining subsidies required to operate the South Okanagan Events Centre complex, Global Spectrum is anticipating an increase in 2015. The projected subsidy for 2014 is $1.195 million, far down from $2.2 in 2009. But in 2015, that subsidy could rise to $1.24 million. Dean Clarke, regional vice president said changes to the contract with the SOEC’s major tenant, the Penticton Vees, are a key factor in the 6.2 per cent increase in the deficit for the complex. That’s in addition to a drop in revenue from the Trade and Convention Centre and uncertainty about suite rental renewals. In 2015, according to Clarke, the majority of suites are coming up for renewal. “That is one of our biggest challenges for 2015,” said Clarke. “We’ve had indication from a number of our suite holders that they will not be renew-

We had to make significant cuts. — Dean Clarke

ing.” There is a number of patrons, he added, that feel having access to the Vault restaurant is as entertaining as owning their own seats. The lower projections for the PTCC, Clarke said, are not much from diminished bookings as the fact that 2014 was a banner year with events like the Elder’s Gathering last summer. In terms of the Vees, the major tenant for the SOEC, the num-

bers add up to a $125,000 impact to the bottom line, considering the reduction in rent, incremental ticket revenue and increase in the percentage paid to the Vees of suite and club seat licence fees as part of the latest contract. Taken together with other factors, the projected revenue decrease is $462,000. “That’s significant for us. We had to make significant cuts, so the decrease in salaries as a result of staffing cuts is $244,000,” said Clarke. “The budgeted decrease in net income versus projected is $72,000.” Clarke pointed out that the complex produces about $2 million in taxes for the city. Taking into account the 2015 budgeted net income loss of $1.24 million, he said, that still leaves the city with a positive cash flow of just over $750,000. “It pays for itself and it is absolutely significant when we are talking close to $33 million a year in economic impact from the Event Centre and the convention centre,” said Clarke.

Vees ready to set it off on Teddy Bear toss night Emanuel Sequeira Western News

The Salvation Army and Penticton Vees want to see it rain teddy bears in the South Okanagan Events Centre Dec. 14. That’s the day the Vees, who host the Mainland Division-leading Chilliwack Chiefs, have their Teddy Bear Toss, and fans are encouraged to bring a stuffed teddy, new or gently used, to throw when the Vees score their first goal. All of them will go back to local children. “Literally there are families that wouldn’t have presents under the tree if it wasn’t for our partners like the Vees and the Teddy Bear toss,” said supervisor for community and family services for the Salvation Army, Joey Cyr. “It makes a Christmas for someone.” Last year the Salvation Army handed out approximately 500 teddy bears to families. “We have had letters written to us from families saying how it enabled them to have a Christmas, just how much they appreciated the generosity of our community,” said Cyr, adding that they appreciate the Vees’ willingness to support the cause. “People making someone else’s Christmas special.” Fraser Rodgers, director of broadcasting and media relations for the Vees, said this game is circled on most fans’ calendars. “It’s helping families’ kids this time of year that maybe can’t get a lot of presents from Santa,” said

Rodgers. “It’s fun because you see a lot of stuffed toys raining down on the ice. When the Vees score the goal, not only do fans have something to cheer about, they are doing something very charitable and putting a smile on a kids’ face.” The event is also fun for the players as they strive to net that coveted goal. Last year it was defenceman Paul Stoykewich, who sent toys raining down onto the SOEC surface. This year, Rodgers, also the play-by-play broadcaster of the Vees, is predicting Dakota Conroy will make it rain teddy’s and toys. “He’s has had a few chances lately,” said Rodgers. “I’ve been told he might have a pretty good celebration in store. Might bust out a good postgoal teddy bear toss celebration. That’s why I want to see him score. Maybe do something pretty funny on the ice.” Rodgers wasn’t the only person to jump on Conroy’s bandwagon. Vees assistant captain Steen Cooper is picking his teammate after himself, of course. Vees co-captain Cody DePourcq said he is looking forward to fun night and a big crowd. DePourcq, who has never collected the coveted tally, chose Patrick Newell to get it if he can’t. Fans are also encouraged to stick around after Sunday’s game, which starts at 3 p.m., for a holiday themed skate with the Vees. There will be coffee and hot chocolate provided by Riverside Starbucks.

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Carol-off — Salvation army Majors (left to right) ros Millar, Jo and Dale Sobool were at the Penticton lakeside resort warming up for the Dec. 13 Christmas Carol-off, presented by the lakeside and Salvation army. Carollers will compete for a dinner at the Bufflehead Tapas room and other prizes. The event takes place in the lakeside lobby from 10 a.m to noon and will feature the familiar Salvation army kettles, the Salvation army band and Mayor andrew Jakubeit will join the judges panel. last-minute entries will be accepted and can be made by calling Patricia at 250-809-5234.

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second annual Customer Appreciation Day. There will be free coffee and treats courtesy of Fibonacci’s coffee kiosk, as well as door prizes. The Customer Appreciation Day activities will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Centre, 325 Power St. Advisory Committees now accepting applications The City of Penticton will be accepting applications for the following Advisory and Mayor Select Committees: • Mayor’s Task Force on Affordable Community • Agriculture Advisory Committee • Art, Creative & Cultural Innovations Committee • Development Services Advisory Committee • Heritage and Knowledge Committee • Penticton Creek Restoration Select Committee • Transportation Advisory Committee • Community Sustainability Committee • Community Revitalization Select Committee Individuals interested in serving in a voluntary capacity for one or more of the above-named committees are invited to submit a “Council

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On Monday evening, Summerland municipal council voted to withdraw the application to adjust the Agricultural Land Reserve boundaries in Summerland. The plan had called for the removal of 80.34 hectares near the core of the community, while 91.7 hectares in the Prairie Valley area would be added to the land reserve. Council passed three separate motions on the land reserve exclusion. The land exclusion and inclusion were handled separately. The third resolution was to hold a workshop early in 2015 to discuss other options for the Official Community Plan – Urban Growth Strategy. Coun. Janet Peake was the only member of council who voted against the motions to withdraw the land reserve application. “We should leave the applications to be considered by the ALC and get their input into our planning choices,” she said. “Council is still the decision maker into how or if we make use of the ALC recommendations.”

December 24, 2014. Request for quotations 2014-RFQ-53 Annual Bedding Plants for 2015 The City invites your company to provide a price quotation to supply and deliver annual flower bedding plants as outlined in the RFQ. Please note the closing date of time is Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014 @ 2:00 pm. 2014-RFQ-52 Supply Hanging Baskets for 2015 The City invites qualified companies to supply and deliver hanging baskets as outlined in the RFQ. Please note the closing date and time is Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014 @ 2:00 pm. For a copy of the full Request for Quotations please visit the City of Penticton website: www.penticton.ca/purchasing. Any enquiries related to these RFQs are to be directed, in writing, to Cathy Ingram, Purchasing Manager, via e-mail at cathy.ingram@ penticton.ca. NOTE: Should any potential bidders download this document, it is the bidder’s responsibility to check for Addenda’s which will be posted on the City of Penticton’s website.

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Highway continues to be a slippery situation Black Press

Rocks came tumbling down around 3 p.m. Tuesday, in the exact same spot on Highway 3 that has been closed twice in the past year. Just weeks ago crews removed the rocks from those slides, reopened the road to three lanes and built a concrete wall barricade. None of those things stopped the rocks from hitting the roadway. Doug Burlingame, a trucker for Ken Thomas Trucking in Princeton, was only a few vehicles behind where the rocks came down. “Luckily no one was hurt,” he said while standing outside his logging truck. “I stopped in Keremeos to make a call and if I hadn’t I would have made it through fine and would be back in Princeton now.” RCMP advised the road was going to be

closed for the night just after 4 p.m. There was concern the rocks would continue to fall throughout the night. As the slide happened just about an hour before school closed approximately 25 students who should have been headed home to Hedley were left stranded at Similkameen Elementary Secondary School. Students from Cawston had already transferred to SESS by time word had gotten out about the slide. Heather Hibbs, who lives west of the rockslide, counts herself lucky she was visiting Penticton so she was able to pick her three children up at school. She also picked up several other students who needed a place to stay. “If I wasn’t here my kids would be stuck here for at least the night. Last time the road was closed for five days so I’m really glad I

Athletes over-exposed Joe Fries

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Student athletes will be directed to not strip down court-side, following a parent complaint. In a letter to the Okanagan Skaha school board, Jo Ann Parliament wrote she was “shocked” at a volleyball tournament earlier this month when girls in Grades 9 and 10 switched from their warm-up outfits into their uniforms right on the gym floor, rather than going to a change room. “With cell phones and cameras always handy, I am concerned that a picture may get out there for all to see. Or that a video of the girls in their sports bras may appear on YouTube,” said Parliament. “If the girls cannot see how this behaviour might not be in their best interests, shouldn’t we as adults be willing to step in to protect our youth?” She went on to ask the board to create a policy requiring students to change clothes out of public view. Superintendent Wendy Hyer confirmed female athletes routinely slip into and out of their uniforms on gym floors. “I was officiating a basketball game last week and it occurred, and the students’ parents were standing right beside them at the bench,” she told the school board at its meeting Monday. However, she noted the athletes’ sports bras “cover more than most bathing suits.” In response to the parent letter, school trustees voted this week not to create a new policy, which some felt would be difficult to enforce, and instead have Hyer send a message through principals to coaches reminding them students of both genders should change out of public view whenever possible. Trustee Ginny Manning said coaches should consider the circumstances and, as part of their repertoire is good judgment, direct students to behave in an appropriate way. “And perhaps that’s not getting changed out in the gym,” said Manning.

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through March of this year, which followed an incident in 2003 that damaged four vehicles there, according to a government report obtained by the Penticton Western News through a freedom of information request. “Therefore a total of eight recorded rock fall events have occurred with potentially serious consequences,” Transportation Ministry engineer Steve Pollak wrote to colleagues in a March 2014 email that outlines repair options. Further slides, resulting in road closures and damaged vehicles, were reported at the site in May and June. The Transportation Ministry has plans for a second phase of repairs to the area that are to likely start next year, according to a spokesperson. It will include excavation of the upper slope to create a wider ditch and larger rock catchment area, followed by restoration of the highway to four lanes.

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I also believed the research of Pauling and Stehbens irrefutable. Now, the work of Dr. Bush has convinced me my decision was prudent. But to take large doses of vitamin C and lysine requires swallowing many pills daily. It’s a tall order for those who dislike swallowing one pill. So for several years I’ve been trying to find a company that would manufacture a combination of vitamin C and lysine powder. Now Medi-C Plus™ is available at health food stores and specialty pharmacies. The dosage for the Medi-C Plus combination is one flat scoop mixed with water or juice with breakfast and the evening meal. Those at greater risk should take one flat scoop three times a day. This column does not recommend that those taking CLDs should stop them. That is a decision that can only be made by patients and doctors. As for me – I bet my life on vitamin C and lysine! I turned 90 this year.

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Economy will be challenged by oil prices The plummeting price of oil may have a big impact on the Canadian and B.C. economies in the next year or two. Some of that will be positive, but it is likely that it will be mainly negative. The price of gasoline (but not diesel fuel) is falling, and that means more money in the pockets of consumers. This helps them meet other obligations, such as rent, credit card bills and child care. If the provincial and regional governments can avoid the temptation to tax this newly-found money out of people’s pockets, the fall in prices will be a good thing. One other bright spot may be a boost in exports if the dollar remains low. The negative implications are widespread. There will almost certainly be a fall in economic activity, and particularly jobs. Many well-paying jobs are concentrated in the oilsands. Many B.C. residents either work there or work for companies that supply the oilsands. There will be no new construction projects in that area, as long as oil prices stay at the $60 to $70 per barrel level. It simply costs too much to produce oil from the oilsands. As economic activity is reduced, it impacts taxation to the federal and provincial governments. Alberta, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and B.C. are all dependent on revenue from oil and natural gas. In B.C., one LNG project has been delayed by the falling price of oil, as Asian natural gas prices are tied to oil prices. PENTICTON WESTERN More could be delayed or even cancelled. It is signiﬁcant that none of the major LNG players are ready to commit. A fall in economic activity likely means that 2015 will see much lower growth than anticipated, which won’t help the overall Canadian economy. -Black Press

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Road checks save lives

Some consequences of impaired driving are just easier to get your head around than others. Death, for example, is fairly black and white. Annually in B.C. 86 people are killed in accidents involving impaired driving, and 29 of those deaths – on average – occur in the Southern Interior. Strangely, when people think or talk about impaired driving they hardly ever address the worst case scenario. When friends leave a bar, merrily jingling their keys, no one says: “Hey buddy maybe you shouldn’t drive, you might die horribly in a car crash.” If anyone has the courage (and few do) to address the elephant on the sidewalk they are liable to say something like: “Why don’t you take a cab. You don’t want to go through one of those roadside checks and get caught.” It’s not cool to talk about death. Getting nailed by the cops though – that’s a sexier conversation. And it’s the reason B.C.’s December CounterAttack program is such a crucial part of impaired driving enforcement. By implementing roadside spot checks, police are literally trying to save people’s lives by scaring them to death. Because nobody wants to lose a driver’s licence. In some cases it could mean losing a job as well, or a spouse and family, or the respect of a community.

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Guest columnist Impaired driving legislation across Canada can best be described as a dog’s breakfast. There are federal laws and provincial laws and it can seem like they are constantly being amended, proposed, passed or struck down. They are, in fact, hard for a layperson to understand – especially if he or she has been drinking. According to ICBC the holiday season is the second most likely time of the year to meet an impaired driver on BC roads, and it’s the only time you are going to meet the December CounterAttack program. A review of the law is timely.* The federal Criminal Code states it’s a criminal offence to operate a motor vehicle (whether in motion or not) while impaired, which includes driving with a blood alcohol content of

more than 80 milligrams of alcohol in one hundred millilitres of blood (0.08 BAC) or impairment by a drug. If arrested, prosecuted and convicted under the code, consequences are determined by a judge. Provincially, B.C. roads are controlled by the Motor Vehicle Act. If an ofﬁcer has reason to believe that a driver is under the inﬂuence of alcohol he or she can request a breath sample using an Approved Screening Device. So you had a beer and you smell like beer and you take the test. If you have a digital reading of between 0 and .049 your blood alcohol level is below the “Warn” range. You may be subject to a 12-hour driving prohibition if you are in the graduated licensing program. But let’s say you had two beers at the party. You take the test and your blood alcohol level is over .05mg/100ml. Your driver’s license is seized immediately, prohibiting you from driving for three days. Your vehicle is impounded for that time and you are responsible for towing and storage costs. You pay an automatic $200 administrative fee, and you have to apply to have your license re-instated. It’s worse if you have three or four beers, worse if you actually fail the test. If your blood alcohol level

exceeds .08 or if you refuse to provide a breath sample, you are giving police a choice. An officer may issue you a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition (which is exactly what it sounds like), your vehicle is impounded for 30 days and the administrative fee is set at $500. You may also be referred to the Responsible Driver Program or the Ignition Interlock Program. The police may choose, however, to charge you under the Criminal Code. If that’s the case you receive an immediate 24-hour driving suspension, you are detained at a police station for further testing and you are thereafter issued a 90-day Administrative Driving Prohibition. If you are found guilty in federal court (and almost everybody in those circumstances is) the consequences include a minimum $1,000 fine, a driving prohibition and possible jail time. Hitting a roadside spotcheck after a party is pretty scary isn’t it? Then again, so is dying horribly in a car crash. *All legal information accessed at the Ministry of Justice’s website. Provincial penalties noted are for first offenses within five years and penalties increase for multiple offences. Andrea Demeer is the publisher/editor for the Similkameen Spotlight.

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Practise indiscriminate kindness

Take a moment right now. Imagine what it would be like if last week’s weather havoc was a relentless daily assault. Now imagine – no, be aware – that that’s just what it’s like for some of your friends, and neighbours, and relatives, and maybe even you. Only it’s worse. It’s not from weather’s assault, but from assaultive spouses, and rapists, and murderers, and just plain mean-spirited people and groups of people. Saturday, Dec. 6 was Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Part of my job is to help raise our community’s awareness about this real onslaught; to remind, and educate, and hopefully motivate you – individually and collectively – to take preventative action. We need to help stop this kind of coldhearted assault. Women continue to be the major recipients of it, followed by children. But we know that frigid, blustery, cruel-hearted havoc can be directed to anyone, of any gender, any age, any race, in every season of the year. It is the chilling reality. It happens on our nation’s highways, in our public schools and in closed-door homes on the streets where we

Yes it’s amazing how many of us are selectively kind. live. It’s the way some human beings treat other human beings and it’s never okay. We all know that. If you were living in our valley a few years ago you’ll remember seeing posters all over town saying “WANTED! A few (hundred) Good Men!” They were the launch of an initiative to encourage males age 16 and older to join their names to others, speaking out about violence against women and children. Over a hundred of us signed up. Just that simple act made a difference. Those men

Accept responsibility

Regarding the recent power outage in Summerland (Winter weather wreaks havoc, Western News, Nov. 28). If the power failure was precipitated by the delivery system the problem and associated liability belong with Fortis. Vendors of all kinds of consumer products — cars included — would never dare tell buyers and owners that they are liable for inferior products and components. It’s up to Fortis to accept responsibility, and to instruct their insurance underwriters to address those claims. The suggestion that home owners all buy surge protectors is absurd. If anybody should be buying and installing surge protectors, it is Fortis. Andy Thomsen Summerland

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On Sunday, Dec. 7 we walked the kilometre to our communal mailbox on the corner of Naramata and Sutherland road in Penticton to pick up Friday’s mail. We had not gone sooner as the steep lane to our home was icy. We found the whole front of the

helped us to secure government financial grants that led to a counselling program offering support to spousal abusers who wanted to stop their abusive behaviours. It was called Change For Good. And it helped people throughout the South Okanagan/Similkameen to do just that. Two posters helped in that effort. The first, you may recall, carried the bold red print words STOP IT! It was meant to capture the attention of abusers, and challenge them to change. The second poster read CHANGE FOR GOOD, publicizing the availability of help. We expected men to respond, but women did too. And it reminded us that men can also be victims, and wives can be abusers. Then we published another poster. Some of them still remain. It both challenged and reminded all of us to practise kindness. In fact, there are many of us who do. Undeniably that’s a good thing, and it even feels good, to the giver as well as the receiver. Yet it’s amazing how many of us are selectively kind. That is, we practise kindness sometimes, to some people. Other times we’re just kind of neutral on the kindness scale. We

box was open. Our compartment was empty as were most. It did not appear that the box was vandalized, rather that it was left unlocked. We may never know if mail was lost or stolen. As this has happened on at least three other occasions in recent years, one time I found a whole ring of Canada Post keys sticking out of the master lock and had to lock the box myself and put the keys into the mail slot, we wanted to report this latest incident but who do you call on Sunday? Emergency contact information should be posted on each box. We try to pick up mail promptly and always post vital mail at a postal outlet in the city. Whether due to vandalism or incompetence, communal mailboxes are not secure. Anne Ginns Naramata

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practise random kindness. That lets the door open. We can then also practise unkindness, or random unkindness. That’s why our poster actually said “PRACTISE indiscriminate KINDNESS.” “Indiscriminate” was in small print. And that made the poster not just a reminder, but a challenge. The challenge is, “Don’t just practise kindness to those who deserve it, but also to those who need it.” That’s harder. But if it weren’t, it wouldn’t be a challenge. Yet isn’t this true: If every one of us were to practise indiscriminate kindness, that would be the ultimate solution? That would indeed end the violence. ‘Tis The Season. The holy holidays are upon us. Peace on earth, good will to all. Let me challenge you, and also remind myself: Let’s make practicing indiscriminate kindness our New Year’s resolution. Deliberately, consciously, intentionally, day by day, with and to everyone – practise kindness and encourage others to join you. Ron Shonk RCMP Victim Services Coordinator, On behalf of our valley’s Proactive Violence Prevention Project

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Don’t move a mussel Thank you for your recent coverage of the proposed new federal regulations to ban importation of invasive zebra and quagga mussels into Canada (New rules to drown out aquatic invaders, Western News, Dec.10). It was great news, and a significant honour to have the announcement made in the Okanagan, recognizing the intense concern expressed by local residents for the health of our lakes. The new rules allow border agents to screen boats for aquatic hitchhikers, and for the federal and provincial governments to coordinate emergency response procedures. Significant further actions are needed to ensure ongoing vigilance and reasonable protection for our valley. As we know from the Okanagan’s 40-year experience with invasive milfoil weeds, one innocent deposit of an invasive species can cause headaches,

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Kudos to the caring community of the South Okanagan. Our South Okanagan Women in Need Society recently held a Christmas celebration for the women and children who have had to use our services this year, and what a joyous occasion. Many volunteers helped decorate the Shatford Centre festively and the effect was met with awe. The children were so excited to visit with Santa. We could not have done it without the extraordinary generosity of Paul Jones, the owner of the Vanilla Pod restaurant and Jacquie Carl-

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Gary Doi has been retired for five years, but he’s yet to show any sign of slowing down. Doi, former superintendent for the Okanagan Skaha School District, has just produced the second book in his Inspiring Hope series, Fly Like an Eagle, building on the success of the first book, One Story at a Time. It builds on the work he started not long after retirement, when he created an online community called A Hopeful Sign, a gathering place for people to share stories about hope with contributors from all walks of life and around the world. It’s still all about spreading hope, said Doi, for whom the idea is a lifelong passion. “Perhaps that’s why the career I chose was a helping profession in teaching and education. I think teaching is all about trying to inspire hope in young people,” said Doi. “After retiring it came back to that, to do something that I would find engaging.” Fly Like an Eagle contains stories from 26 authors, including Doi himself. The front cover features a painting by B.C. First Nations artist Roy Henry Vickers, whose story opens the book. “People know of his success, they may not know of his struggles. And the hopeful part is how you overcome the life challenges you face,” said Doi. “He was dealing with addiction issues about 25 years ago and was able to overcome

that and wanted to have that story out there.” The new book also features a story by Anne Snyder, who, at Doi’s request, penned a tribute to her son Jonathan Snyder in the form of a “Dear Jon” letter. “It’s a wonderful story, a tribute to her son,” said Doi. Capt. Jonathan Snyder, a native Pentictonite, who died in 2008 while serving in Afghanistan. Doi, who is of Japanese descent, said he was raised on hope. His parents were relocated and interned in the Slocan Valley during the Second World War. “While I was born a few years after the war, I certainly felt the effects of it because our parents basically had nothing and had to start all over again,” said Doi, adding that until he was nine, he lived in a house without electricity or indoor plumbing, the youngest of five siblings. “My mother would say that we didn’t have much, but we had each other,” said Doi. “Hope to her was about having a future that was so much better than what they had. I was raised on hope.” Fly Like an Eagle is available at Hooked on Books in Penticton and Beyond Bliss in Oliver, or online through royhenryvickers.com. He will be doing a reading from the book at the Penticton Library at 2 p.m. on Dec. 13. Like the first book, proceeds from sales are being donated to charity, in this case, SORCO, the Okanagan Raptor Centre.

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Santa’s local helpers Mark Brett

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Jolly Old Saint Nick is still in the process of making his list and checking twice but good girls and boys in Penticton still have time to reach him through Canada Post. Thanks to Santa’s local helpers, Bob Otway and his friends Cal and Willie Hornby, kids have until Dec. 22 to send and get a letter back from the Jolly Gent. Working in conjunction with the national postal service, Otway and the Hornbys are expediting the process for Santa who each year gets hundreds of thousands of written gift requests and greetings from Canada alone. “I know that Santa really appreciates our help just because he does get

so many letters each year at this time,” said Otway, who along with Cal are both former, long-term Canada Post employees. “What we do is read each letter, and we really enjoy reading them, and then when Santa gets them he replies. “It’s just so nice to think how excited the kids must be when they get a letter back and take it home to show their parents.” In addition to picking up the letters at the Penticton post office branch, Otway arranges with schools to have the kids correspondence picked up and the replies dropped off before school finishes for the holidays. So far this season over 500 letters have been processed for Santa by the three volunteers. And just like the oth-

ers, there have already been several cute ones which caught Otway’s attention. “We had one this year from a little boy who says all I want for Christmas is a million dollars and you can keep the change,” he said with a chuckle. “We got another letter that had a huge list of gift requests (almost a metre long) but at the bottom the writer added she would be very happy just to receive one of her requests, those are the ones that make our day.” Many of the kids often ask Santa to drop off a few gifts for the less fortunate, which always makes Otway smile, especially knowing these are coming from the youngsters and not adults. West Bench Elementary School students in many of their letters this

season told of some of the good deeds they had done during the past year. “One little fella said I fed Opa’s (grandparent’s) dog 25 times, others say I help my sister and I’m good to my friends, a lot of nice comments,” said Otway. The letters are also part of the Canada Post literacy program to encourage kids to write and read the replies, although Otway admitted he does have to get a print out of the youngsters names to make sure he has them correct. Reading Santa’s return letters, he added, wherever possible the man in the red suit tries to include a personal note to the writer. Kids still wanting to send a letter to Santa (no postage required) should drop it off at any Canada Post retail outlet (not mailboxes) the post office or at the mailbox at the Cherry Lane Santa station. Printed or typed names and full address should be included on the letter.

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CIRCUS ACTS will be combined with holiday hits performed by the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra to bring the spirit of the season to life with the Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular coming to the South Okanagan Events Centre on Dec. 16.

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High-flying holiday hits Dale Boyd

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Some classic holiday musical hits are being brought to life in Penticton with the help of some high-ﬂying acrobatics and fantastical visuals. The Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular will bring world-renowned circus performers together with the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra (OSO) at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Dec. 16. The show will combine famous holiday songs performed by a full orchestra with the visual spectacle of some of the best circus acts from around the world. “What it does is create a really fun, entertaining show for all ages. It’s very family focused,” Stephen Cook, president of TCG Entertainment and producer of Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular, said. “It allows people to come and listen to this great music with a full symphony, but do it in a really entertaining way.” When the Cirque Musica crew arrives in Penticton, it’s straight to work with only one

day to set-up, rehearse and put on a show. “It’s a lot. You walk in to the empty arena at nine in the morning and you have a show that night with ﬁve or six thousand people there, it’s amazing that it all comes together,” Cook said. He added that the level of professionalism makes the daunting task somewhat routine. “It’s quite a day,” said Cook. “It’s sort of what we do. Our performers are sixth, seventh generation circus people, this is what they do.” The performance changes from place to place, partnering with local orchestras to perform all the music in the show, from classics like the Nutcracker to contemporary hits like Let It Go from the Disney animated feature Frozen — a recent addition. The musical set list also features original songs composed by Emmy and Academy Award-nominated composer, Marcelo Zarvos. Most of the carols that are Christmastime favourites make an appearance as well. “We like to partner with all the local orchestras that we can because we like to have the local ﬂavour of the community. They are very integrated into the whole performance,” Cook said.

It may seem like a challenge to come together and rehearse with a new orchestra on the day of every show, but it is one Cook and the crew embrace. “It (the show) definitely has some nuances to it when you have different orchestras, but that’s part of what makes it fun,” Cook said. Enhancing the musical experience will be world-famous circus acts performing daredevil feats including the Wallenda Highwire Duo and the Espana Family. “We really put the best of both worlds together,” Cook said. Cirque Musica is entering its fifth year of performing around the world and the response north of the border has been positive so far according to Cook. “Canada has been really good to us. People love the show up there which is great,” he said. Tickets are $75, $55 or $45 with children’s tickets (12 and under) priced at $25 with special group rates for parties of 10 or more. Tickets can be purchased at www.Valleyfirsttix.com, over the phone at 1-877-763-2849, at the Valley First Box Office in the SOEC or the Wine Country Visitor Centre.

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GLENN CLARK stands in his home studio with one of the pieces in his upcoming exhibit Wackem Sackem, an interactive and artful expression of some of the greatest moments in hockey history which debuts at the Headbones Gallery in Vernon on Dec. 19.

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A trip to the sin bin Dale Boyd

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When asked to put on a show, Glenn Clark always has the same answer. “They (the Headbones Gallery) asked me if I would be able to put a show together and I said ‘well of course’,” Clark said. He received a similar call nearly two years ago from the Kelowna Art Gallery who commissioned his table hockey-inspired piece Best of Seven to the Kelowna airport last year, and the agreeable artist always faces up to a challenge. “It’s always the same I say ‘oh yeah I can do it’,” said Clark. “I did the table hockey piece and everyone wanted to see the parts moving. So I started scratching my head and said OK let’s do something here, so the interactive kinetic parts started.” A year later Clark’s love letter to an era of hockey entitled Wackem Sackem is getting packed up in his home studio in Penticton and ready to be shipped to the Headbones Gallery in Vernon to set up for the

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debut on Dec. 19. His pieces pop out of two dimensional space using depth and moving parts to transport the audience back to some of the best-photographed moments in hockey history. Moments including Dave “the Hammer” Schultz and Brad Park during first period of Game 3 in the 1974 Stanley Cup semifinals (with Schultz’s wailing fist fully moveable), or Tim Horton and Jean Béliveau racing for the puck. “This is artwork about the era when I grew up. These guys didn’t wear helmets, they

seemed to be more accessible. You meet the NHL-ers now and they give you the duck and roll,” said Clark. His work romanticizes an era, but Clark said the violence of the game is not necessarily the focus. Instead he is fascinated by the rivalries and stories to come out of that time period, and it is a trip through memory lane for the long-time hockey fan. “Then you got Béliveau, if he ever wrote you a letter he would write you back and send you a photograph with an autograph, just a real class guy. The guys were a bit different then,” Clark said. He watched along with many Canadians during Béliveau’s funeral on Dec. 10. “I grew up watching that guy. I was a young lad and I remember when I was 11 and he was in his final year quite well,” Clark said. “I can remember once watching a clip of Béliveau skating down the ice and he did a stickhandle move and it was like an alien or something.” See CLARK on PG.A16

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An ode to an era From CLARK on PG.A15 With a stack of nearly 20 books under his work bench filled with hockey photos, Clark is not at all overwhelmed when deciding which moments to recreate. “It’s kind of like shopping I think,” he said. Once he gets an idea of what he wants to do, Clark makes a draft and takes it across the alley to his neighbour, and blacksmith, Mike Turley. “I come up with the paper models and say ‘Mike, does it work?’ and he says yes or no, and if he says no then we argue to death, and sometimes build them anyways,” Clark said. “It’s been a partnership in many ways across the back alley,” As soon as the Headbones Gallery exhibit was confirmed Clark got to work straight away building the three interactive goalies. “Last January it was -20C

and I was outside with the grinder starting to cut the metal, snot was pouring out of my nose, and my neighbours must be thinking ‘what the heck is Clarkie doing?’” he said. Clark wasn’t sure where the project was going to go from there, at one point it was going to be all goalies, but he was tempted to capture more scenes from his favourite hockey years. Clark said his show is going to be like hockey in many ways. With metal clanking, moving parts and an encouragement for the audience to get up close and personal with the work. “It’s a trip to the sin bin is what it’s going to be,” said Clark “It’s going to be a noisy show.” Best of Seven will be set up once again, minus the glass sheet that was up during its stint at the Kelowna airport allowing people to get more intimate. Clark has been showing pieces in group shows at the Headbones Gallery for the last five

years, but this is the first time an exhibit will be entirely his own. Having his show follow Ann Kipling, who has shown her works at the National Gallery, is a point of pride for Clark. “That’s who I’m following, that’s the kind of gallery this is. It’s a big honour to be asked to put a show together up there,” Clark said. He hasn’t thought ahead to what’s next, but Clark shows no signs of slowing down as the one-of-a-kind pieces get easier to make with practice. “As I’m building these sculptures I’m finding more and more solutions on how to build them,” Wackem Sackem runs six weeks at the Headbones Gallery finishing up on Feb. 8. “It will be worth your while if you like hockey and want to bring a smile to your face, there’s a lot of surprises and a lot of fun in this show. Bringing fun back into the art world,” Clark said

Arts Awards open for nominations Dale Boyd

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Penticton is honouring its best and brightest in categories spanning from music and theatre to graphic design and dance at the upcoming Second Annual Penticton and District Arts Awards. The Penticton Arts Council has already received 10 nominations for this year’s event

which takes place Feb. 26 at the Shatford Centre. The deadline for nominations is Jan. 19. There are two new categories this year including aboriginal arts excellence, which is a multi-disciplinary category covering all different types of submissions, and aboriginal youth (19 and under) in literary arts bringing the total number of categories to 14.

The new additions were the result of the Penticton Arts Council forming a partnership with the En’owkin Centre who are part of the planning committee for the awards this year. “That was a really nice addition to our planning committee, we’re quite excited,” said Lynn Allin, executive director of the Penticton Arts Council. Last year the event

hosted 200 people with 75 nominees. Allin expects around 300 people to attend this year and said that there is already early interest in nominations and tickets. The event will host entertainment with different performances pulled from some of the many categories, however at this point, the acts are still unconfirmed. Last year’s winners will also be on hand to present the awards to the 2015 recipients. Winners will have their names forwarded on to the Okanagan Arts Awards held in Kelowna. Three of last year’s winners went on to receive awards at the regional event including spoken-word poet Shane Koyczan and Okanagan Dance Studios. “We’re really looking forward to it this year,” Allin said. The categories include arts educator, dance, design, graphic arts, literary arts, media arts, music, supporter of the arts, theatre, visual arts and the lifetime achievement award. There is also an under-19 winner for each category. Visit www.pentictonartscouncil.com or phone 250-492-7997 for more information, or to submit a nominee.

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Four Vees get Canada nod Vees profile Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Penticton Vees forward Steen Cooper knows exactly what his four teammates will experience at the World Junior A Challenge. Cooper won a bronze medal with Canada West last year, playing with Demico Hannoun, who was named to the team for a second time along with Tyson Jost, Gabe Bast and Dante Fabbro. “That’s something you dream of as a kid,” said Cooper of throwing the Canadian jersey over your head, which Jost and Fabbro will do for a second time after playing in the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, while Bast does it for the ﬁrst time. “Representing your country, especially to do it with three of your close buddies, they will make memories that will last a lifetime. They should have an awesome time.” The fabulous four were chosen for the 22-player roster, announced Wednesday by Hockey Canada, that will compete for gold Dec. 14 to 20 at the West Central Events Centre in Kindersley, Sask. “It’s pretty impressive,” said Cooper. “To have four guys to be selected off one team to a team that’s made up of the best players in western Canada is pretty impressive.” The only other junior A club to accomplish what the Vees, ranked third in Canada, achieved is the ﬁfth-ranked Aurora Tigers of the Ontario Junior Hockey League.

PENTICTON VEES defenceman Dante Fabbro was named to the Canada West roster along with fellow defenceman Gabe Bast and forwards Demico Hannoun and Tyson Jost to play in the World Junior A Challenge in Kindersley, Sask. Fabbro represented his country for the first time in the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. Matthew Murnaghan/Hockey Canada Images

Cooper said he cherished the chance to play against guys overseas including Switzerland twice and Russia. He said it was a good break from the BCHL schedule that has rivals facing each other several times. “Moving forward, a lot of the guys from that tournament will most likely play in the NHL,” said Cooper. “To look back one day and say you competed against those guys is something pretty special.” Former players from

the tournament now in the NHL include former Vee Beau Bennett, Joe Colborne, Riley Nash, West Kelowna’s Justin Schultz and Kyle Turris just to name a few. “For the younger guys, it’s playing against an even higher calibre of what they are playing against now,” he added. “It makes you an even better player.” “It’s a great experience for them,” said Vees coachgeneral manager Fred Harbinson, who anticipated losing ﬁve players.

The only player not to make the cut is Miles Gendron, an Ottawa Senators draft pick. “Unfortunately for Miles, they went in a different direction,” said Harbinson. “He had been playing outstanding the last month.” While Gendron is disappointed to not make it, he said it was a great experience. “I thought I played pretty well,” he said. “I enjoyed it. I had fun.” The roster was cho-

sen by Canada West head coach Trent Cassan (Yorkton, SJHL) along with assistant coaches Marc Berry (Dauphin, MJHL), Tim Fragle (Sherwood Park, AJHL) and Luke Pierce (Merritt, BCHL), and director of hockey operations Andrew Boutilier following a three-day selection camp in Calgary. The players come from the Canadian Junior Hockey League’s five western junior A circuits as far as Manitoba. Spruce Grove had the second most players chosen with three. “There were no easy decisions for us coming out of selection camp; these 22 young men earned their spots on the Canada West roster,” said Cassan in a press release. “We’re excited to get on the road for Kindersley today and continue the proud tradition Canada West has created at the World Junior A Challenge.” The Vees have already made calls to fill holes as they play their final game Dec. 20 before the Christmas break. Harbinson is in the process of picking up 20-year-old defenceman Shayne Gwinner of Drumheller, Alta. Last season he played 31 games for his hometown Dragons in the Alberta Junior Hockey League scoring twice and adding 21 assists. He also has experience in the Western Hockey League. Up front, the Vees have Okanagan Rockets forward Sam Binfet playing Friday. Binfet has nine goals and 19 points in 22 games.

1. What minor hockey coach made the biggest impact on you and why? Todd Hall, he was very honest and told me what I needed to do. 2. What is your favourite hockey memory? Going to the nationals with the CT Wolf. 3. Do you have a pre-game routine? If so, what is it? Chicken and pasta, watch highlights. 4. Who is your favorite hockey player(s) and why? Duncan Keith, because he's not the biggest guy, but he works hard and makes the most of it. 5. What's the best advice your parents gave you about playing hockey? Always to have fun.

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PENTICTON VEES forward Shannon Robinson reacts to this high stick from Lillooet player in a recent bantam girls hockey at McLaren Arena. The first-place Lillooet squad blanked the hosts 4-0. Penticton hosts a female tournament this weekend.

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Penticton’s Fire on Ice Female Hockey tournament hits the ice Friday, Sixteen teams in the novice, bantam, midget recreation and midget representative divisions will play at Memorial Arena, McLaren Arena, the South Okanagan Events Centre and the Okanagan Hockey School Training Centre rink. Shawn Black, coach of Peaches Lingerie midget rec team, said his group

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is excited to face teams in B.C. they don’t normally see in the North Shore Winter Club and Tri-Cities. “This gives us a chance to see how our girls stack up against the teams from the coast,” said Black. “We expect the teams from the Lower Mainland to be strong and that they will be challenging and hopefully exciting games for our girls. My players are looking forward to playing teams that they haven’t played before (North Shore Winter Club and

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Andy Oakes, coach of the novice Light Blue team, said this will be a great opportunity for his players to learn and develop in a competitive environment. “Most of all for them it is about learning and having fun,” he said. “The girls love playing the games and are really looking forward to playing four games in a short period of time as we have had a number of weeks without games.” Oakes also wants to see the players learn to be good teammates. Find full story, including schedule, at w w w. p e n t i c t o n w e s t ernnews.com/sports.

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Okanagan Hockey Acadmey goaltender Morgan Skinner, defencemen Micah Hart and Olivia Knowles, along with forwards Alyssa MacMillan and Ali Rempe were named to the Team BC Under-18 squad, while defencemen Emma Keenan will suit up for the Team Alberta for the Canada Winter Games. The OHA made the announcement on their blog. “We are very happy and excited for our players that will be representing their provinces at the Canada Winter Games,” said OHA Female Prep head coach, Jim Fetter. “These players have trained and worked very hard over the past couple years to make this team. We wish them all the best and hope they all play their best hockey in Prince George.” Team BC will open up the tournament on Feb. 14 against Quebec, while Alberta takes on Nova Scotia. There will be a total of 15 OHA players in Prince George for the event, as nine players will suit up for Team BC Male Under-16 squad.

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PEN HIGH LAKER Taylor Kanke makes a move on Kelowna Owl Colin McGrath in the first game of the B.C. AAA senior boys basketball season in Okanagan Valley action. After losing at home to the Owls, the Lakers picked up their first win in Rutland. Emanuel Sequeira/Western News

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The Pen High Lakers senior basketball teams returned from Rutland with their first wins of the season Tuesday. The senior boys team bounced back after being crushed by the Kelowna Secondary Owls at Pen High Monday 110-24 to edge Rutland 67-64. Trailing by nine points in the third quarter, Lakers coach Colin Cook watched as his team was sparked by Matt Brodt draining three shots from threepoint land as well as Jake Stokker’s strong play in the final quarter, which included him finishing with 14 points. Also contributing to the attack, led by Brodt with 17, were Taulbee

Jack with 11, Kieran Loewen and Colin Eden with 10 points each. “It was nice to see the boys bounce back after a humbling defeat from the KSS Owls,” said Cook. Last weekend, the Lakers finished fourth in Chilliwack. Loewen’s 31-point effort pushed the Lakers past LA Matheson. In the semifinal, the Lakers lost to Rick Hansen and lost to the Owls B team for third place.

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The senior girls squad, led by Haylee Robertson, won 74-52 over the Rutland. Robertson piled up 24 points and collected nine rebounds. Having another monster performance on the boards was Natasha Reimer with 23. She added 17 points,

while Tessa Lannon-Paakspuu netted 14 points and had seven assists. Also chipping in were Ali Vandermey with seven points and Chantelle Mozart with six. The Voodoos impressed Lakers coach Lesley Lacroix with their outside shooting. “We failed to contest some shots (like we did against KSS) and they converted,” she said. “It was a very close contest until half-time and then we pulled ahead by 20 and didn’t look back.” Lacroix said her group finished well inside the key, but more work is needed to develop better perimeter shooting. The Lakers head to Nelson this weekend with the focus on developing as a team and bonding, building strong relationships.

Youth curling program extended Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

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The Canadian Curling Association’s Rocks and Rings program will continue to introduce youth to the game for another four years.The newly rebranded CCA Rocks and Rings is building off a record 2013-14 academic year, which saaw the program visit 1,456 schools and get 228,162 students involved, not to mention their family members, teachers and other school staff. In Penticton, Sherrie Burechailo runs the program. “I think it’s a fantastic program,” said Burechailo, who last year reached out to the elementary schools in the area and shared her love of the sport with kids who may not get the chance to experience it. Burechailo spent entire days in school gymnasiums setting up and doing 40-minute presentations with as many as eight classes a day. This season she has done a session in Peachland, but none in Penticton yet. Any schools interested in booking a session are asked to contact her at curlgurl71@yahoo.ca. As part of the agreement, the CCA’s For The Love of Curling philanthropic program, which raises funds for junior curling and curling centres across the country, will be the charity of choice for CCA Rocks and Rings. “We couldn’t be happier to continue our affiliation

with Rocks and Rings and take a leading role in helping expose our sport to hundreds of thousands of young people across Canada,” said Greg Stremlaw, chief executive officer of the CCA in a release. “Rocks and Rings has been a huge success story over the years, and it was only natural that we continue our partnership through the 2018 Winter Olympics.” Rocks and Rings, introduced in 2009, has visited nearly 5,000 schools with an estimated 700,000 participants. The program uses curling equipment that has been adapted to gymnasium surfaces, but closely simulates on-ice conditions. Support from the For The Love of Curling program will help the goal of reaching the one-milllion-participant plateau. For information on CCA Rocks & Rings, go to rocksandrings.com/contact/ Donors to For The Love of Curling can help ensure the CCA Rocks & Rings program reaches communities across the country, and connect with more budding curlers who wouldn’t otherwise get the chance to fall in love with curling.

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Trailforks site geared to be informative Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Trailforks.com just may be a cyclists dream. The website by the creators of Pinkbike. com has information on just about every trail in the South Okangan. “We don’t want secret trails on the website,” said community manager Brent Hillier, who has had instances when people have contacted him asking for certain trails to be removed. Hillier stressed the site is to promote sanctioned trails and communities that have sanctioned mountain biking. The website states Trailforks is a management system for riders, builders and associations. “It aims to provide the very best tools to inventory, maintain, promote and showcase trail networks. Tools such as statistics empower each group to have accessible data to show local city councils, governments, tourism boards and parks, conveying the popularity and potential economic impact of cycling on their area in order to receive further support to grow trail networks.” However, it is not just a trail mapping website, it’s a user contributed database that puts the control into the hands of the people who worked hard to preserve and maintain the trails riders love. Hillier said response to the website has been fairly positive. “We’re trying to help trail associations right now. The big thing with that is trail associations don’t necessarily know if it’s going to be worthwhile to get involved because they didn’t have the public on

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board,” he said. “Since our public launch (in October), the majority of content that gets added to the site is public. The public is there and they are engaged.” Hillier said at first some associations were too busy to put in effort. That hasn’t been the case with the Penticton and Area Cycling Association. He said the working relationship with them has been fantastic.

“They are probably one of the more engaged associations,” he said. “They are at a great point in their association where they are really starting to expand. Laura (Harp, PACA’s president) from PACA has been helpful.” Harp said Trailforks is good for Penticton and added the website covers a lot of the work the club would be doing. She also said the information is instan-

taneous and with more people adding information, the more current it is. “It will take care of a lot of trail conditions,” she said. “People can see which trails are open, what weather is like, a single stop shop.” The website is also free to use, though Hillier said they may have products which trail associations want to promote. “It’s a product for associations, so they can promote and potentially make some money, fund their trail network,” he said. People are able to donate on the website to any club connected to Trailforks. Harp said several have already made donations towards PACA. Harp also said that an application for smart phones is being developed to tie in with local associations. In local cycling news, there is a public forum hosted by the City of Penticton regarding Three Blind Mice Parkland Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. It starts with a presentation with city council on the rezoning of 300 acres of Three Blind Mice trail network from low density residential into parkland. From 7 to 9 p.m., an advocacy fundraiser with a burger and beer will be at the Barking Parrot for $10. The funds are for Three Blind Mice. There will also be a raffle. Tickets available at Freedom, Bike Barn, the Lakeside Resort or any PACA executive. For more info on the public forum and why to support this proposal, check www.bikepenticton.com or email paca. penticton@gmail.com.

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swaths of the world’s dwindling rain forests are being cut down to convert to monoculture cocoa plantations. And that’s the good news about chocolate. Most of the world’s cocoa supply comes from West Africa (specifically Ghana and the Ivory Coast) and tropical Latin America. Child labour and slavery have been well documented on cocoa farms in West Africa but to date there are no documented cases of either in Latin America. Hershey’s states on their website that currently about 10 per cent of their cocoa is certified but that they intend that 100 per cent will be sourced from certified farms by 2020. Unfortunately as recently as 2011 it was shown that illegal child labour was being used on “certified” farms so it remains to be seen whether there is such a thing as ethical chocolate. Since most organic chocolate comes from Latin America that is probably your best choice right now. The production of shrimp is an $11 billion industry of which about 50-60 per cent is farmed shrimp, mainly from southeast Asia. At first thought, one might think that farming shrimp is much better than depleting our wild

shrimp stocks by overfishing, but like most things these days, it just ain’t that simple. Shrimp farms have grown along the southeast Asian coastline by the removal of the coastal mangroves and with devastating effects such as increased coastal flooding. In addition, the newer intensive farming methods have resulted in high loads of feed, fertilizer and antibiotics in coastal waters and in some cases contaminating local groundwater aquifers. Do your part by buying Canadian trap-caught shrimp – many local stores are now displaying various certification programs (SeaChoice and Ocean Wise are the two Canadian certifiers) to help you make a better choice. You don’t have to give up that shrimp platter – you just have to exercise a bit of judgement and read labels as to the source of your purchase. The South Okanagan Naturalists’ Club meets most months in the Penticton United Church hall at 7 p.m. For details on check out our website at; www.southokanagannature.com. Bob Handfield is PastPresident of the South Okanagan Naturalists’ Club but the views expressed here are his own and not necessarily those of the club. soncbob@shaw.ca

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The rain and windstorms have started and it won’t be long before the temperatures start to dip. Northern B.C. and the Interior have already experienced the cold. At the coast, it seems every year the first snowfall creates chaos and adjusting to the conditions is a big challenge for many people. That said; driving in the winter season generally presents more problems than driving in other seasons wherever you call home. The vehicle and the driver must be prepared as well as possible to cope with these kinds of driving conditions. In winter driving, braking and stopping the vehicle, of course, cause the most difficult moments. The tires play a critical role in stopping the vehicle, and they need even more care and attention than in the other seasons. Most SUVs have a passenger car tire classification with M+S stamped on the sidewall, for Mud and Snow and are considered allseason tires. If it is not, your vehicle must be fitted with tires suitable for any type of climate, even the most severe ones. In winter the pressure of the tire must also be controlled more frequently. This is because a reduction of the outside temperature causes a contraction of the air inside the tire, accelerating the normal and gradual

pressure loss process by a value around 1-2 PSI for each 5 C decrease in temperature. Contrary to popular opinion, a lower inflation pressure than normal does not improve tire traction on snow. It makes them much more liable to damage. Always remember that in any season and with any temperature, insufficient pressure is always the main cause of tire damage. Here is some advice to always bear in mind during winter driving conditions: use brakes carefully. Brake early. Brake correctly. It takes more time and distance to stop in icy conditions. Watch for slippery bridge decks, even when the rest of the pavement is in good condition. Bridge decks will ice up sooner than the pavement. Do not use the cruise control in winter conditions. Even roads that appear clear can have sudden slippery spots and the short touch of your brakes to deactivate the cruise control feature can cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Don’t get overconfident in your 4x4 vehicle. Remember that your four-wheel drive vehicle may help you get going quicker than other vehicles but it won’t help you stop any faster. Many 4x4 vehicles are heavier than passenger vehicles and actually may take longer to stop. Don’t get overconfident in your 4x4 vehicle’s traction. Your 4x4 can lose traction as quickly as a two-wheel drive vehicle. If your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock brakes, do not pump them in attempting to stop. The right way is to step on the brake pedal and steer against the slide. Look further ahead in traffic than you normally do. Actions by cars and trucks will alert you more quickly to problems and give you a split second extra time to react safely. ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca.

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The 2015 Canadian Car of the Year competition moved into its final phase with the announcement of the final 15 Best New category winners by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada, better known as AJAC. These category winners were chosen by 73 Canadian automotive journalists following a recently completed hands-on, five-day, back-to-back evaluation drive event, known as TestFest, in Niagara Falls, Ont. The testing is both detailed and a challenging process that generated 1,640 evaluation drives, approximately 106,405 data points and 500 category ballots. “TestFest is the most intensive new vehicle evaluation process on the planet,” said CCOTY Co-Chair, Gary Grant. “No other organization employs such stringent testing methods to determine their car of year award winners. Data driven and Canadian expertise: that’s what makes an AJAC winner.” The 2015 Canadian Car of the Year “Best New” award winners are: City Car:

Kia Soul EV Small Car (under $21k): Honda Fit Small Car (over $21k): Volkswagen Golf Family Car (under $30k): Subaru Legacy 2.5i Family Car (over $30k): Hyundai Sonata Luxury Car (under $50k): Mercedes-Benz C-Class Luxury Car (over $50k): Hyundai Genesis Sports - Performance

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When the snow falls, watch out for drivers who couldn’t be bothered to sweep the white stuff from the roof of their car before setting out in the morning. They are a danger to themselves and other road users. When the car heats up that snow generally slides down in a block over their windshield causing one-car white out conditions, long enough for them to collide with you! What drives-u-crazy? kmorgan@blackpress.ca

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A-1 Firewood, Full cords, split & delivered, Pine, $200, 1/2 cords & 1/4 cords avail., Free delivery locally 250-7700827, 250-809-0127 evenings. Apple firewood, dried, $125/standard pick-up load, can help load, you pick up. 250-490-1895

Garage Sales Oliver Indoor Flea Market Open Year Round Closed Dec. 27 & 28 only Sat. 8-4, Sun. 9-3 New Diner on Site 1 Block East of Chevron INFO 250-408-4222

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Misc. Wanted A Collector wants to buy your silver coins, Ingots, collectors coins, old money, o ld stone carvings, sculptures. Todd, 250-864-3521 Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-499-0251. Local. WANTED: 23’/24’ Class A Motorhome. Please call Garry 1-250-318-6551

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1bdrm unit, parking avail. great location, $700 heat/cable incl. n/s, cat ok w/deposit, 250-488-7902

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December 12 Friday Social dance at South Main Drop-In Centre, 2965 South Main St. Music by Glory Days, starting at 7:30 p.m. $6 per person.The Okanagan Falls Legion has a meat draw at 5 p.m. FuntimerS’ Ballroom dance Club meet most

Friday evenings, upstairs at the Elks Club, 343 Ellis St., from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Come and enjoy an evening of ballroom and Latin American dance. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Robert McKenzie at 250493-0601 or visit pentictonfuntimers.org. Fraternal order oF the Eagles has a cornflake

chicken dinner at 5 p.m. with a entertainment by Johnny Rock at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. the Penticton art Gallery’s Under $300 Christmas sale runs till Dec. 24 at 199 Marina Way. A fundraiser for the Penticton Art Gallery with over 200 art works cre-

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OKANAGAN FALLS PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Wednesday, December 17, 2014, 7:00 p.m. Okanagan Falls Community Centre 1141 Cedar Street, Okanagan Falls The public is welcome to attend Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen 101 Martin Street, Penticton www.rdos.bc.ca/jshuttleworth@rdos.bc.ca 250-490-4136

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ated by local artists, all priced at under $300. A unique Christmas gift for someone special! Drop in to view Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. anavetS haS Stu’S Kitchen open from 9 a.m. to noon. Fireman’s Christmas party at 5 p.m. royal canadian legion branch 40 has fish and chips lunch at 11:30 a.m. elkS cluB on Ellis Street has drop-in fun darts and pool at 7 p.m. South main droP-in Centre has yoga at 9 a.m., Tai Chi at 10:30 a.m., and mah jong at 1 p.m. al-anon meetS at the Oasis United Church at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. from 6 to 7 p.m. For info call 250-490-9272. SeniorS SingleS lunch Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday. For location call 250-496-5980 or 250770-8622. t he B ereavement reSource Centre at 626 Martin St. hosts weekly drop-in grief support sessions Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Adults welcome. For more information on other available programs or support in the loss of a pet, call 250-490-1107.

Summerland PleaSure PainterS meet every Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre. New members and drop-ins are welcome. Contact Ruth at 494-7627 for info. the oliver Senior Centre, 5876 Airport St., has bingo with a loonie pot every Friday at 1 p.m. 890 Wing oF South Okanagan Air Force Association meets at 4 p.m. in the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. Penticton SeniorS comPuter Club dropin sessions Monday and Friday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 439 Winnipeg St. People may sign up for memberships, classes or have computer problems solved. Picture class on Mondays from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Saturday

December 13 maPle leaF SPiritS Christmas Open House from 2 to 4 p.m., featuring a visit by Houdini, the great horned owl from the South Okanagan Rehab Centre for Owls. All tasting fees will be donated to SORCO, there

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A TASTE OF CHRISTMAS We are shucking Raw Oysters this Friday to sample, along with Smoked Salmon Nuggets, and Clam Dip. Come on down and try some of these delicious Holiday Seafoods!

Just out; The new Whitewater Cooks with Passion Cookbook! A great local recipe book. Crab & Lobsters Crackers, Unique Sauces and much more! Pre-order for your Special Christmas or New Year’s occasion! Shortages of certain seafood occur during the Christmas Season, don’t be disappointed, pre-order Now!

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will be traditional treats and a sealed bid auction of a portrait of Houdini. More information at www. mapleleafspirits.ca. chriStmaS Bake Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1265 Fairview Rd. Preorder at 250-487-1353. tenth annual Free Christmas concert at the Adventist Church, 290 Warren Ave. W. at 7 p.m. featuring local artists Amigo Diego, William Leggott, The Hands of God and others. A fundraiser for the food bank, please bring non-perishable food items or cash donations. Bear’S den Santa Rec. Run from 9 a.m. to noon. Seven kilometre run or walk lake to lake fundraising for local youth recreation programming. Participants receive a Santa hat, hot chocolate and a chance at some great prizes. Registration is $15 per person or $50 for family of four. More at www.santarecrun.ca. alcoholicS anonymouS haS daily meetings in Penticton and area. Call 250-490-9216 (24 hours) for more information. the Salvation army Kettle campaign is back, helping provide assist-

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ance to those who need it most. Volunteer to be a kettle host, no experience necessary, just your enthusiastic support and a friendly smile. Indoor or outdoor locations available. Call the Salvation Army at 250-492-6494 or 778-476-7707. okanagan FallS legion has a meat draw at 5 p.m. followed by a dart turkey shoot at 6:30 p.m. charity Bottle drive with all money going to the Penticton Regional Hospital paediatric ward, SPCA, Critteraid and the Summerland food bank. Drop off from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays at Penticton and Summerland IGA stores. elkS cluB on Ellis Street has crib at 10 a.m., drop-in darts at 4 p.m., meat draw at 4:30 p.m. and dinner at 5:30 p.m. eagleS cluB haS member appreciation day, burgers and fries at noon and beaver races at 4 p.m. Members pot luck Christmas Party at 5 p.m. anavetS haS Stu’S Kitchen for breakfast, lunch and dinner starting at 9 a.m., drop-in pool at noon and entertainment by Buzz Byer at 6:30 p.m. royal canadian legion branch 40 has crib at 10 a.m., meat draw at 2 p.m. Branch Christmas dinner at 5:30 p.m. Penticton hoSPital money tree draw. First prize is $500, second prize is a night at the Lakeside, chocolates and wine, third prize is $50 gift certificates from Peaches Lingerie and Teas and Weaves. Tickets are three for $5 and are available at the hospital gift shop, from an auxiliary member or call 250490-9786. Draw date Dec. 19. alcoholicS anonymouS haS its 12 bells group at noon at the Oasis United Church at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. The Saturday night group meets at 8 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. and in Summerland, the Grapevine meeting is at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. Call service 24 hours is 250-490-9216.

Sunday

December 14 the Penticton radio Control Club is hosting an indoor RC race at 375 Warren Ave E., Penticton. Registration is at 8:45 a.m. and racing starts at 9:45 a.m. Spectators are welcome. elkS cluB on Ellis Street has dog races at 2 p.m., M&M meat draw, Last Man Standing, pool and darts.

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calendar The Legion Ladies Auxiliary has a pancake breakfast in the hall, 502 Martin St. from 8:30 a.m. till noon. For $4, you get pancakes, ham, sausage, orange juice and coffee and 50 cents more gets you strawberries and cream. oLiver senior CenTre has a Christmas dinner and dance. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. and dance at 7 p.m. Tickets are 15 for members, $17 for non-members, on sale now. Call 250-498-6142 for more information. okanagan FaLLs Legion is inviting Santa Claus to join the pancake breakfast. Pancakes, eggs, sausage and bacon with juice and coffee for five dollars from 8 to 11 a.m. Fun Sunday starts at 1 p.m. with hot dogs, horse racing and more. Wrap up The Holidays at Monster Vineyards, 1010 Tupper Ave. Bring your gifts and we will take care of the wrap job for a $2 charge. Our tasting bar will be open and a batch of mulled wine will be on the stove. All proceeds from wrapping and tasting fees will be donated to our friends at the South Okanagan SPCA. anaveTs has horse races and meat draws at 2 p.m. LakeLands ChurCh hoLds Sunday services at 1265 Fairview Rd. (the Greek Orthodox Church) at 10:30 a.m. Everyone welcome. For more info contact info@lakelandschurch.com. aLCohoLiCs anonymous meeTs in OK Falls at 10:30 a.m. at 5328 Hawthorne St., then in Penticton at 11 a.m. for the women’s group at the Lawn Bowling Club, 260 Brunswick St. The Sunday 123 group meets at 8 p.m. in the Education Room in the basement of the Penticton hospital. The closed men’s group meets at 11 a.m. at the Eagles hall at 1197 Main St., side door, upstairs. royaL Canadian Legion branch 40 has meat and 50-50 draws at 2 p.m. in the hall, 502 Martin St. eagLes CLub has a children’s Christmas party at 2 p.m. Pool league at noon,

wings at 1 p.m. and meat draw at 4 p.m.

Monday

December 15 royaL Canadian Legion branch 40 has dart dolls and Veteran’s Christmas lunch at 1 p.m., bridge at 1 p.m., General meeting at 7 p.m. FraTernaL order oF the Eagles has league darts at 7 p.m. and Monday night football. Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. b ereavemenT T he resourCe Centre hosts a grief support group Mondays for parents who are grieving the loss of a child. Call 250-490-1107 for more information. FLoor CurLing aT 12:45 p.m. every Monday except holidays in the Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. aLCohoLiCs anonymous nux group meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage Centre at Green Mountain Road and Penticton I.R. Road. Summerland 12 and 12 group at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. in the United Church basement. FiTness Friends meeTs every Monday and Thursday in the hall, 502 Martin St. at 10 a.m. Come and lose those extra pounds. Call Dot at 250492-5400 for more information. iode ThriFT shop at 464 Main St. is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Clothing, kitchenwares, China items, pictures and more. eLks CLub on Ellis Street has league darts at 7:30 p.m. Line danCing aT the Oliver Senior Centre at 7 p.m. Get moving with Claire Denney. Call 778439-2070 for more information. souTh main drop-in Centre has bocce and improver line dance at 9 a.m., Scrabble at 10 a.m., carpet bowling at 10:45 a.m., horseshoes at 11 a.m., easy to intermediate line dance, duplicate bridge and Mah Jong at 1 p.m., ukelele strum-along at 1:30 p.m., yoga at 3:30 p.m., cribbage at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. anaveTs has sTu’s kitch-

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Tuesday

December 16 broWn bag LeCTure from noon to 1 p.m. presents Jerry Buzzell with Shooting the Falls. Lectures are in the museum auditorium and include refreshments. Admission by donation. More info at www.pentictonmuseum.com. royaL Canadian Legion has a service officer at 1 p.m. and zumba at 5 p.m. WeLLness menTaL CenTre has individual

support for family members in Summerland from 10 a.m. to noon at 13211 Henry St. vispassana (insighT) mediTaTion for beginners or mature practitioners every Tuesday evening from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Please call Debora for details at 250-462-7340. All welcome, no charge. eLks on eLLis Street has league darts Christmas party at 6 p.m. and 10-card crib Christmas party at 5 p.m. aL-anon For Friends and family of alcoholics meets at 10:30 a.m. at 2800 South Main St. and 6:45 p.m. at 157 Wade Ave. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian.

Call 250-490-9272 for info. anaveTs has sTu’s kitchen open from 9 a.m. to noon. souTh main drop-in Centre has novice bridge at 9:15 a.m., a sing-along at 10:30 a.m., lunch at 11:30 a.m., partner bridge at 12:45 p.m., improver line dance and knitting and crocheting at 1 p.m. yoga mediTaTion/vegeTarian supper is upstairs in the Elks Lodge at 344 Ellis St. in Penticton Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Donations accepted. The souTh okanagan and Similkameen MS Society has an informal coffee group that meets

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