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A local event organizer is suing her former employer for $25,000, accusing them of terminating her without cause. In October 2014, Laurel Burnham was dismissed from her position as manager of the Community Market, which is organized by the Downtown Penticton Association. In a letter distributed to some market vendors, Burnham asks for their support in what she now views as a wrongful dismissal. “It has gone from a supposedly simple ‘business decision’ to actions that my lawyer has categorized as bad faith, arrogant and malicious in the extreme,” writes Burnham in the letter. Burnham refused to comment directly on her dismissal, but did say she felt she had been done a “tremendous injustice,” after serving the community for many years, noting that she has helped organize Canada Day celebrations for 20 years. “I was bullied relentlessly. I stood up to bullying and that is what cost me my job. That is all the comment I am making,” said Burnham. Kerri Milton, executive director of the DPA, also limited her comments. The DPA sponsors the Community Market, which runs alongside the Farmer’s Market, a sepa-

I stood up to bullying and that is what cost me my job. — Laurel Burnham

rate organization. “Due to the fact she has commenced litigation, we are not allowed to speak to it yet,” said Milton. “Once we got served with the court papers, we were told by both our insurance company and the defence team that we are not, at this moment, allowed to comment on it.” Milton said the DPA was notified on Jan. 23 about Burnham’s claim, which was filed in Penticton small claims court on Jan. 19. In court documents obtained by the Western News Burnham claims she worked for the DPA under contract to organize the market, starting in July 2008, until May 2013, when she was hired for a full-time employee position as market manager. Burnham’s claim does not relay the reason given for her termination, but only states it was not for just cause. In the claim, Burnham files for $25,000 in damages, asking for punitive damages as

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well as general damages for lost income and benefits along with stress, anxiety, humiliation, embarrassment and financial distress. Milton said the decision to terminate was not made by her, but by the DPA’s board of directors. Leigh Follestad, current president of the DPA, could not be reached for comment. In her letter to vendors, Burnham states she would like to continue as market manager, but not under the current administration, who she feels have treated her “in a profoundly unfair and unjust manner.” Burnham also contends, in her letter, that the matter needs to be resolved quickly to ensure the economic health of the entire community as well as the vendors and downtown merchants participating in the market. Milton said the DPA will issue a statement at some point, but isn’t sure when that will happen. “That is out of my hands, it has to come back from both the insurance and legal counsel,” said Milton. She also noted that the court has given the DPA two weeks to reply to Burnham’s claim or enter a countersuit. Milton said the DPA is actively searching for a replacement and confirmed the market will be open as usual starting on May 2.

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New speed limit drops in downtown Western News Staff

The City of Penticton and Downtown Penticton Association are encouraging local drivers to “slow down and shop a while,” as speed limits in the commercial core are made a consistent 30 kilometres per hour. “We want to enhance the pedestrian experience, and make Downtown Penticton a comfortable place for people to discover on foot,” said Penticton Mayor Andrew Jakubeit. “Lower speeds will create a more relaxed atmosphere in our commercial core, and we hope drivers will take the opportunity to slow down and check out Downtown Penticton.” Speed limits on Martin Street and Westminster Avenue changed after the revitalization project completed last spring, and this kick-started a discussion about creating consistent speed zones throughout Downtown Penticton in line with the Downtown Plan’s aim to create a “pedestrian first” environment. Public consultation was held during several sessions last summer, and resident feedback helped refine the traffic speed plans. Council endorsed the changes in the fall of 2014,

loWeR sPeed limits in the downtown core are coming to Penticton and the city and downtown Penticton association are encouraging everyone to start practicing the 30 kilometre hour limit.

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which include 30 km/h speed limits on: Main Street in the 100 to 700 blocks, Martin Street from Lakeshore Drive to Wade Avenue, Winnipeg Street from Lakeshore Drive to Wade Avenue, Ellis Street from the roundabout to Wade Avenue, Westminster Avenue from Winnipeg Street, along Front Street to the roundabout, Veterans

Way, Backstreet Boulevard, Nanaimo Avenue from Winnipeg Street to Ellis Street and Wade Avenue from Winnipeg Street to Ellis Street. “The Downtown Penticton Association is happy to support such an important initiative, we want everyone to come Downtown and enjoy themselves, and speed is a dangerous issue and

we are hopeful this will help,” said Kerri Milton, executive director of the Downtown Penticton Association. “The best part is as you slow down, you start to notice all the amazing stores and restaurants we have downtown. Slow down and shop Penticton.” A map of the area is online at www.penticton.ca/downtown.

councillor wages lawsuit against former employer Steve Kidd Western News

Penticton city councillor Judy Sentes says she can’t confirm or deny whether she is suing her former employer for $25,000. When contacted by the Western News, Sentes reacted with surprise when questioned about the lawsuit, which was filed against the Okanagan-Similkameen Neurological Society in Penticton courts on Jan. 20. “That’s not something I can comment on,” said Sentes, when asked for a yes or no answer. “I appreciate what you are asking me, but I am under legal advice.” Sentes was executive director of the OSNS for 19 years before her retirement in 2013. In her notice of claim, Sentes alleges she was promised a payment on retirement to compensate for her low salary. Manisha Willms the current executive director of the OSNS, found out about the suit on Friday morning, Jan. 23, and was also tight-lipped.

Judy sentes is suing the okanagansimilkameen neurological society.

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“I just have no comment until I have time to assess what’s going on,” said Willms. In the court documents Sentes claims that when she was hired by the OSNS in 1994, she took the position, in part, based

on a promise of a payment on retirement to make up for the low salary she would be earning. The written agreement detailing the retirement payment, along with other important records, has been lost, according to the documents. However, Sentes claims that when she began the retirement process, she successfully negotiated with the OSNS finance committee that she would receive the retirement payment in two parts: a $12,829.59 lump sum payment in Jan. 2014, followed by monthly payments of $198.23 to a maximum of $12,115.24. According to the claim, the lump sum payment was never made, and the OSNS terminated the monthly payment in July 2014. “The defendant did not raise its refusal to comply with the retirement payment agreement until June 5, 2014, almost a full year of Sentes’ retirement.” The OSNS has 14 days to reply to Sentes’ suit with their statement of defence.

Ronald aRthuR teneycke is lead by sheriffs from the Penticton Provincial courthouse in 2012. he was arrested recently and put back in jail while facing two new charges.

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Teneycke back in jail Joe Fries

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One of the South Okanagan’s most high-profile criminals is back behind bars. Ronald Arthur Teneycke, 52, was denied bail Monday following a hearing in provincial court in Penticton. All evidence heard at the hearing is covered by a routine publication ban intended to avoid tainting the jury pool if the matter eventually proceeds to trial. Teneycke is charged with making or possessing explosives and possessing a weapon contrary to a court order. The offences are alleged to have occurred at or near Okanagan Falls between Dec. 27, 2013, and March 13, 2014. He was arrested Jan. 22. The long-time resident of the South Okanagan has 31 criminal convictions on his record, including a sexual assault for which he served a 12-year federal sentence, the conclusion of which prompted police to issue a public warning in 2007. Teneycke was sentenced in September 2014 to 179 days time served after pleading guilty to dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight from police and breach of probation. He’s also accused separately of twice breaching a court-ordered curfew and driving while prohibited since his release from jail that month. Teneycke, who appeared gaunt, argued briefly with Judge Brad Chapman at the conclusion of Monday’s hearing before being led away by sheriffs. He’s due back in court on Feb. 4.

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2015 Regular Council meeting schedule Please be advised the regular meeting of Council for 2015 will be as follows: January 12 & 19, February 2 & 16, March 2 & 16, April 7 & 20, May 4 & 19, June 1 & 15, July 6 & 20, August 1 & 17, September 8 & 28, October 5 & 19, November 2 & 16 and December 7. To view agendas for upcoming meetings or minutes from previous meetings please visit www.penticton.ca/council. Construction Notice: Industrial Avenue - Quebec Street to Atkinson Street The City would like to advise residents of upcoming construction on Industrial Avenue. Starting January 26 to the end of May, H & M Excavating will be installing new water mains, sewer mains, curb and gutter, and paving, on behalf of the City, from Fairford Street to Main Street. This work is necessary to replace aging infrastructure.

Popular principal dies Western News Staff

A funeral is set for this weekend in Penticton to mourn the loss of a popular South Okanagan educator. Oliver Elementary School principal Barton Tumlinson, 44, died last weekend after reportedly going to hospital Friday in cardiac arrest. Staff and students at the school were told the news Monday. Marieze Tarr, chairwoman

of the board of the Okanagan Similkameen School District, described Tumlinson’s death as a “devastating loss” to the community. “Barton cared deeply about his students, staff and the district. He was a loyal friend and mentor and will be deeply missed by everyone,” Tarr said in a statement. Tumlinson joined the district in 2009 as vice-principal of Similkameen Elementary Secondary School in Keremeos, before

being appointed principal at Oliver Elementary School in 2013. Tarr said he made “endless contributions outside of his administrative role,” such as using technology in classrooms and implementing a new student information system. The district has made grief counsellors available to students and staff. A funeral for Tumlinson is set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Penticton Alliance Church.

Driver admits he was ‘hammered’ Joe Fries Western News Staff

An admitted drunk driver who ran over a cyclist in Osoyoos is likely headed to jail, but a judge has yet to decide how much time he’ll spend behind bars. Steven Troy Fields, 29, pleaded guilty to impaired driving causing bodily harm and failing to stop at the scene of an accident and was to be sentenced Monday in provincial court in Penticton. However, the judge assigned to the case reserved his decision to allow more time to consider submissions from Crown and defence. Fields admitted he was behind the wheel of a Jeep Grand Cherokee that hit Joshua Bergstad around 10 p.m. on May 29, 2014. Court heard Bergstad was on his bike crossing 87th Street at the intersection with Main Street when he was struck by the Jeep. Crown counsel John Swanson said Bergstad suffered fractures to his cervical spine and ribs, plus multiple abrasions on his body as a result of the collision that saw him dragged underneath the vehicle for approximately three metres.

Sections of Industrial Avenue will be reduced to single lane alternating traffic during construction and the City asks that members of the public stay safe by obeying all traffic control personnel and posted speed limits. Should you have any questions about this work, please contact the City Engineering Department at 250490-2500. Public Hearing Notice A Public Hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2015 at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton, BC to consider the following amendments to Zoning Bylaw 2011-23: Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2015-02 - 96 Yorkton Avenue: Add section 10.1.3 Site Specific Provisions; .5 In the case of Lot 1, District Lot 189 Similkameen Division Yale

Fields told police “he didn’t stop after he hit the bicyclist because he didn’t know first aid” and “simply freaked out,” Swanson continued. Fields also admitted to police he was “hammered” on alcohol and “couldn’t function” at the time of the offence. It was only “by the grace of God that Mr. Fields didn’t kill Mr. Bergstad that particular night,” said Swanson, who asked for a one-year jail sentence, two-year driving prohibition and three years’ probation for Fields. Defence counsel Kathyrn Lundman suggested instead a 90-day jail sentence that could be served on weekends, plus 18 months’ probation for her client, who has no prior criminal record. She also read an apology letter on Fields’ behalf. In the letter, Fields wrote that he regrets what happened, and was “completely overwhelmed and “made a lot of bad decisions” that night. “I don’t have words to say how sorry I am and how this event haunts me,” he wrote. Judge Brad Chapman adjourned the matter until Feb. 23. Bergstad has already filed a civil lawsuit against Fields.

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Dead inmate had Penticton connection Joe Fries

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A man who died behind bars last week in Kamloops had a violent criminal history in Penticton. Daryl Vic Belseck, 52, was discovered Jan. 19 in his cell at the Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre. His death is not considered suspicious, though the B.C. Coroners Service is investigating. In May 2013, Belseck pleaded guilty in provincial court in Penticton to eight offences, include uttering threats and assaulting a peace officer, and was sentenced to 225 days in jail. Court heard Belseck was first arrested around 2 a.m. on Nov. 27, 2012, near the Lakeside Resort after a dispute with a taxi driver over a $10 fare. During the melee that followed, Belseck kicked the driver, then punched a witness

who tried to help. Hours after his release from jail later that day, police were called to pick up Belseck at the now-closed downtown Tim Hortons, where he showed up with a wound on his face and asked an employee to call an ambulance. The employee locked the shop to prevent Belseck from entering, but he became agitated and kicked in the glass door. Belseck encountered police again 10 days later after he was refused service at the Three Gables liquor store and, in anger, knocked the shop’s cash register to the floor. A store employee tussled with Belseck, who then went outside and threw rocks through a window. Police took Belseck to the hospital for treatment of injuries he sustained in the scuffle. While at hospital he told an of-

ficer, “You’re going to get a bullet in your head,” and, “I’m going to drag your wife behind my car,” court heard. Defence counsel Dave Johnson told the court his client suffered a brain injury in 1999 when he was swarmed by a group of assailants who beat him with a baseball bat. Belseck told the court he was drinking at the time of the offences — despite a court order against it — to thin his blood because he couldn’t afford the medication necessary to treat an unspecified heart condition. His is the second recent death at KRCC. Dylan Levi Judd, 20, was found dead in his unit there Nov. 10 while awaiting a bail hearing. Judd’s death is also still under investigation. -Files from Kamloops This Week

Development plan south of Penticton gets update Western News Staff

A comprehensive update of future development plans for the area southwest of Penticton begins next month. Public input will be sought as the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen looks to up-

date its official community plan for Area D-1, which includes Apex, Kaleden, St. Andrews and Twin Lakes. “Not only does it establish policies around development and land use, it will also give direction to other plans, including capital plans,

transportation strategies and the like,” Area D Director Tom Siddon said in a press release. The newest version is expected to address changes in the area and incorporate other new plans, including the regional growth strategy. The first round of

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Wolf cull should not be first response It seems the B.C. government has never heard the aphorism “Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” If provincial leaders ever heard George Santayana’s famous words, they didn’t seem to have made much of an impact. Otherwise, we wouldn’t be discussing a provincial wolf cull again. The idea of culling wolves was tried in the 1980’s, to great public opposition. From 1982 to 1986, 798 wolves were killed, according to the Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre. Yet caribou populations didn’t rebound and here we are again, with the province once again suggesting that the best way to help those dwindling caribou herds is to get up in a helicopter and kill wolves. The helicopter, presumably, makes it easier to cover more ground and get more of those dastardly wolves in a single outing. It’s not even supported by government experts. According to a report prepared by Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, a cull would need to kill at least 80 per cent of the wolf population and keep it up for more than ﬁve years. Even then, the report said a cull is only a short-term solution, since wolf populations quickly recover and the long-term effects on the ecology could bring worse problems. But whether or not a wolf cull — or close to home, a deer cull — would be effective isn’t really the best question to be asking. Culls only offer a solution to the immediate problem. Killing wolves prevents them from PENTICTON eating caribou,WESTERN but the real problem starts with human encroachment on their habitat. That isn’t going to be solved by a few less, or even a lot less, wolves. What we, as a society, need to be asking is what are the alternatives to killing these animals, rather than going to a cull as a ﬁrst solution.

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Wolf kill last hope for caribou

When the B.C. government last resorted to shooting wolves from helicopters in the 1980’s, an emotional public outcry forced a retreat. In the B.C. tradition, sensation-seeking urban media and protesters led the way. An outraged reporter named Pamela Martin marched a BCTV crew off the road near Fort St. John to expose this presumed crime against nature. With a metre of snow and temperatures dipping to -40C, they didn’t get far, but public sentiment was aroused enough for politicians to overrule wildlife biologists. This winter, while snow reveals the wolves’ location from the air, the choppers and riﬂes are out again. And my heart goes out to the biologists and First Nations hunters who face this grim task. The South Selkirk mountain caribou herd, which ranges between B.C., Idaho and Wash-

ington, has been the target of intensive conservation efforts by governments on both sides of the border. Six of the remaining 18 animals now wear radio collars. There were 46 in 2009, only 27 by 2012, and wolves have killed two more since last spring. Targeted hunting and trapping haven’t been sufﬁcient, so up to 24 grey wolves are to be shot from the air before the snow melts. There are seven caribou herds in the South Peace, with the Graham herd the largest at about 700. It’s the control group, left to fend for itself as a measure of wolf removal for the rest. The Burnt Pine herd is down to one bull, effectively extinct. The province and Treaty 8 First Nations are working on a plan to kill 120-160 wolves in that region. It’s long been accepted that resource roads, logging and recreational trail use have increased

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B.C. Views herd disruption and predator access through what would otherwise be seamless bush and deep snow. Snowmobiles and even back-country skiers can shift the balance. Smithers-area outdoor enthusiasts are currently being urged to stay away from the Telkwa Mountains, where the caribou herd is down to fewer than 20 animals. Local hunting and snowmobile clubs have observed a ban on motorized travel since 2003, but of course there will always be yahoos who chase animals for fun.

A mountain caribou recovery plan was implemented in 2007, protecting 2.2 million hectares from logging and road-building, including most of the core habitat of the South Selkirk herd. The Nature Conservancy of Canada bought 550 square kilometres in that region to protect habitat. Strategies include transplanting animals from healthier to weaker herds to increase genetic diversity, and capturing and penning females with young calves to keep them from being picked off by wolves. The B.C. grey wolf population averages around 8,500, with managed hunting and trapping to protect livestock while preserving the wolf as apex predator in most of its wide range. This context is seldom reported by Vancouver media, which mostly sees its role not as explaining issues but rather embarrass-

ing whatever political party is in power, and providing an uncritical platform for the stoplogging-mining-energy crowd, which is seen as popular with urban viewers. Remember the spotted owl, with the fringe of its range extending into southern B.C.? Our branch-plant enviros marketed that one for years. Its core habitat is Washington and Oregon, where many sawmills were shuttered to “save” them. Now they’re shooting invasive barred owls, which have emerged as a greater threat to spotted owls than logging. Context is important. I suppose we’ll never know what difference the 1980’s wolf kill would have made if it hadn’t been shouted down for TV ratings and urban enviro-donations.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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No BMX in Riverside or Munson Once again you are faced with a special interest groups attempting to co-opt public lands for their localized and specialized use. In this case it is the BMX Club. One of the most valuable assets any society has are its parks and natural areas. Riverside Park and Munson Mountain are two of these gems. Places that have been set aside and primarily managed to provide green space, lawns and trees for citizens and visitors as they attempt to escape the overall drone and hassle of machines (vehicle and bike traffic) and human congestion by retreating to quiet, more calm, visually peaceful spaces. This is where people come to relax, read, nap, stroll, essentially rejuvenate their body and their mind and spirit. Now we see a special interest group that caters to very select users. Bikers have often been correctly labeled as elitist, largely because the machines and gear they use are costly, hundreds to thousands of dollars, which places them out of range of most Penticton citizens and families. They are proposing they permanently invade the cities green spaces and parks. A bike track, even a bike trail, wherever they may occur, causes considerable damage to the land and vegetation and causes, as the BMX club has (finally) conceded,

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Would it be possible for the City of Penticton to purchase 100 electric energy monitors that could be sold to the general public. The general public would be refunded the cost of monitor minus an $8 usage charge when the monitors are returned to the City of Penticton. The electric users could plug the monitors into the electric socket prior to plugging in the appliance to be monitored. For anyone using electric heaters, it is a must to check the electric usage of the heater. The City of Penticton should be doing some research on the best heaters for the general public to purchase and detailing the cost of running electric heaters 24 hours a day. Many power suppliers offer monitors at discount rates to their electric customers. For electrical items that cannot be monitored via a plug, schedules of estimated usage and monthly electrical usage costs should be provided with the electric bill once per year Canadian Tire in Penticton has a monitor for sale for $20,

To sacrifice them for single use by a relative few is short-sighted and plain wrong considerable social disruption and impact on local residents and non biker citizens, this through noise and dust. It’s not relevant whether volunteers want to build biking contraptions and dirt/mud tracks for their exclusive enjoyment — these have no place in Riverside Park, or any park for that matter. It is nonsense to impose this activity, engaged in by a tiny minority of people, on landscapes designed and intended to cater to and accommodate the vast majority of Pentictonites. Additionally, it is simply misleading bravado to wave the economic booster flag. What’s really at stake here is whether an activity that will displace citizens, impose environmental degradation (destroy the green space and vegetation) in a park (Riverside)

the electrical engineer should check out the monitor and report his findings back to the general public. If the monitor is accurate, the electrical engineer could recommend that the general public acquire the monitors and cost share with their neighbours. Numerous monitors are available via the internet. Council, if you are concerned with low income home owners, show us the will to help them out. Ted Wiltse Penticton

Graffiti cleanup

Last year, the Royal Bank of Canada posted a record profit of $9 billion. My question is: why can’t the branch on Main Street in Penticton pony up $50 dollars worth of paint equipment and cover up the graffiti that has been on their sign for over a month now? Would this enrage the stockholders too much? Come on, guys, have a little pride in your city, and stop waiting for someone else to do it. Mark Billesberger Penticton

and/or a natural area (Munson), create disturbance and social conflict, impose costs on we taxpayers (for water, lights, and who knows what else) should be permitted on parkland even if they promise three or four days of spiked use. Don’t all these groups engage in that innuendo? And, taxpayers are still in debt from some of these schemes. I recognize this council has a strong economic bias when it comes to evaluating any offer before it. But this is a case where you have to overcome that and focus on these exceptional public areas and their long-term and growing value to virtually everyone that lives and visits here. To sacrifice them for single use by a relative few is short-sighted and plain wrong. There may be a place for an expanded track somewhere in the area, possibly in a gravel pit or some other industrial site already sacrificed to destruction of the natural environment, domination by machines and displacement of the public. But stay out of Riverside Park or Munson Mountain. They are extremely valuable, even today, let alone down the road a bit. Say no to BMX at these locations.

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When I licensed my new puppy, June of last year, she was the 1,729 dog licensed in Penticton. If all previous dogs were licensed as spay or neutered dogs, that would be $53,599 revenue to Penticton. (1,729 tags x $31 = $53,599) I don’t think that kind of money is “going to the dogs” (no pun intended). Not fair. City of Penticton dog parks are: Lakeshore beach park — no grass or shade and very limited space. Beautiful location that needs more attention and space for all family members to enjoy. Industrial Avenue park — nice start, with grass, but died without proper irrigation or maintenance. Dartmouth Road — don’t even get me started on this park, it’s pathetic. Especially since it’s so close to the SPCA, where surrendered dogs need a nice place to visit. Our furry family members are bringing in good money to Penticton with their little tags — they deserve a nice place

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Voters voices restrained at the ballot box During my 22-year Canadian Forces career, I served on two NATO tours in West Germany. Arriving in Westphalia in 1961 for the NATO build up due to the Berlin Wall Crisis I personally experienced the shear delight in witnessing the German people regaining their rights to the four basic freedoms: free speech, a free press, the right to assemble and free elections. Canadian NATO troops were highly respected by their hosts, the people of West Germany. The Canadian forces during those years — before PE Trudeau arrived — were the pride and envy of the entire alliance. We established the standard for all NATO troops. We were admired because in the eyes of the German people, we were recognized as the best military power. Canadian troops do not often toot their own horns. We didn’t brag about our solid reputation; we did not have to, our professionalism and reputation did the talking for us. Canadian NATO troops were all volunteers; most other national contingents were drawn from the ranks of conscripted troops. How then could Canada and its politics have slipped from the top of the barrel to its

Flag day follow up

I read with great interest and some nostalgia Frank Salter’s letter (Welcome to Canada, Jan. 21, Western News) about raising Canada’s new flag in 1965. It was, as he said, a hotly debated matter throughout our nation. Today, no matter which side of the debate you were on then, I have no doubt about the pride we feel in the flag that replaced the respected Red Ensign many grew up with. The official launching of a national flag is always an interesting occasion. I wonder how many know that the gold rush town of Barkerville was the site for the very first Dominion Day celebration (now known as Canada Day), an event that proposed both a flag for Canada and a national anthem? It happened July 1, 1868, just one year after Confederation. This action expressed a remarkable belief in the oneyear-old country by people resident in a Crown colony of Great Britain, one not even part of the new nation for four more years. A committee of Barkerville residents designed and fabricated the flag. It included a stylized form of the maple leaf, a beaver and the British ensign. The night before the town’s big “First Birthday” party, miners secretly erected the tallest flag pole they could find so that their flag would fly well above that of the Stars and Stripes erected earlier by their American colleagues. Barkerville’s Canadian flag was intended to remind the town’s residents of all nationalities that they were living in a new and different

One way or another that election disaster will be corrected. bottom? I refer of course to the recent municipal election, where sadly for all voters in Penticton, we got the shaft. Only a fool or an idiot would have missed the obvious deceptive rigging of the vote. Kelowna with three times Penticton’s population had 13 polling places — Penticton had one polling place. I will declare with this letter that Penticton voters were deliberately deceived by a cunning strategic plan to stifle the vote — we were deceived and our right to a free and democratic election was removed. A shot has been fired across the bow of the si-

country. There is a replica of the flag raised on Canada’s very first Dominion Day celebration in the collection at Barkerville Historic Town. It is sure to have pride of place in 2017 during Canada’s sesquicentennial year. Sue Morhun Oliver

Degradation of Canada

To my recollection, there haven’t been many positive comments about our Conservative government in this paper since Stephen Harper and his gang were elected back in 2006, except those of Dan Albas, whose pandering is obvious to everyone. Perhaps this is due in part because the Conservatives haven’t really done anything to contribute to the notion that Canada is a democracy, not an autocracy. I’ve just started the book, Party Of One – Stephen Harper and Canada’s Radical Makeover, by Michael Harris. The author began chapter one by describing Harper’s early ambitions as a politician. By chapter two, I was ready to puke. As Harris describes it: Mr. Harper gave this speech in Montreal back in 1997 as Vice President of the National Citizen’s Coalition. His audience was the Council for National Policy, a right-wing American think tank: “... First, facts about Canada. Canada is a Northern European welfare state in the worst sense of the term, and very proud of it. Canadians make no connection between the fact that they are a Northern European welfare state and the fact that we have very low economic growth, a standard of living substantially

lower than yours, a massive brain drain of your [sic]professionals to your country, double the unemployment rate of the United States. In term of the unemployed, of which we have over a million-and-a-half, don’t feel particularly bad for many of these people. They don’t feel bad about it themselves, as long as they’re receiving generous social assistance and unemployment insurance.” Harper continued his degradation of Canada to the delight of the Republican audience. Those were the thoughts of Harper back in 1997 and they seem to be exactly what he thinks of Canadians today, because his treatment of our scientific community, our journalists, our civil servants, and we, the people that oppose him, is still as degrading as ever. As an example, in 2001, he proposed to then premier of Alberta, Ralph Klein, that he get rid of Medicare, the RCMP and the Canadian Pension Plan. As his onetime mentor Tom Flanagan put it, Stephen Harper is a “predator.” And, I might add, those that can still support him after all these years of one-man rule, are as predacious as he is. Frank Martens Summerland

No work, no pay

Of course the teachers should not get paid for Jan. 5. No work, no pay. That’s not rocket science is it? I have never in my long life been paid for a day that I did not work nor did I expect it. Who do these people think they are? Bernie Strohmann Penticton

lent majority. For some of you it may be your last shot. The damage caused will have farranging political effects. History reminds us that this kind of deception and treachery has lead to civil war in scores of failed nations. To my way of thinking, those responsible have declared war against the voting public. While on active duty as a serving Canadian United Nations soldier, I have served in countries where their political leadership removed the right to vote in free elections. God forbid, I never expected to witness such a diabolical and deceitful act in Canada. All of you have made your bed, now each of you will have to lie in it, until such time as is necessary, when eventually a judicial enquiry and a forensic audit can be held by a retired judge from either Alberta or Saskatchewan. The longer it takes to correct and solve this crisis the more economic and political damage to the name of Penticton will increase. A foot note to this letter: recently I have asked German immigrants to Canada if they remember when they were children how disappointed their parents were when Hitler removed their rights to free elections. These German Canadians arrived in Canada as im-

Rats are nothing to laugh about

A few years ago I moved into a manufactured home park just inches out of the city limit because I own a dog and nobody would rent to me. I couldn’t even buy a townhouse, no dogs allowed. Since December I discovered rats in my trailer, not funny. So, single senior with an ailing dog phoned the management of the park and was told “not our business and not our problem,” then the line went dead. In addition I sent a letter with picture to the Penticton Indian Band, no answer either. Who can I talk to? In the meantime I caught eight of these critters. The ownership of the park isn’t too clear either, but at least somebody on the other end takes our pad rent punctually and the property tax in July too. The rent increase comes punctual too! Anita Keil Penticton

With all of the other tax and utility increases by the city, our RDOS representatives, including the mayor, appear to sit idly by while a RDOS motion, on $436,000 in improvements to the RDOS offices, passes, with only one dissenting vote that nay vote did not come from Penticton. Penticton’s mayor justified the building improvements to the Penticton premises of the RDOS by stating that the building is in need of the improvements and Penticton’s allocation is based upon higher property assessments. What? If that is the case, why is the RDOS complex not situated in a different community, such as Oliver or Okanagan Falls where the property and infrastructure costs are lower? When is enough going to be enough? How long do we all sit by and watch the continued empire building by the RDOS with hard pressed Penticton residents paying 40 per cent or more of their costs. Where is the cost

Ernie Slump Canadian Army retired Penticton

benefit analysis that Mayor Jakubeit and our other three representatives are going to present to the citizens of Penticton that justifies these kinds of expenditures and allocations? Why does Penticton need four representatives on the RDOS board with significant salaries and per diems? Why three councillors appointed by the mayor and how are they selected? I appreciate that the justification of the RDOS is through provincial legislation but I question when will Penticton taxpayers get a direct say in this creeping phenomenon of down loading regional district costs to Penticton and of politicians seeking full time employment by spinning different municipal positions into one? One director is quoted as saying, “in my area, it just seems to be getting way out of line.” Seems to me, we all need more like him. W.J. (Bill ) Waddell Penticton

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Taxes out of line

I read with dismay about Penticton’s tax portion by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen which could climb this year by some 12 per cent for Penticton residents. Unbelievable! Penticton’s overall assessment from the RDOS for 2015 is some $1.6 million, up $177,000 from 2014. Penticton’s taxpayers, I understand, contribute or are assessed around 40 per cent of the RDOS overall budget yet we are only represented by four board members, (22 per cent), out of a total of 18.

migrant children during the late 40s and early 50s; many were visibly shaken when they asked me how something so fundamental as free elections in Canada could have been deliberately removed from them. Many born in Canada citizens have never experienced the consequence of being denied the right to vote. One way or another that election disaster will be corrected. Those guilty of deliberately removing the right of a citizen, the privilege of voting in a free and democratic election the next time you walk past a military cenotaph — or view Canadian veterans on parade during a Remembrance Day anniversary celebration — take a good look at the names displayed on any cenotaph in Canada. More than 100,000 were killed in two World Wars; they lie in scores of European military cemeteries. 512 were killed in the Korean War, more than 100 were killed on UN peace keeping missions, 158 were killed in the Afghan War. The Penticton men lost in those conflicts will be rolling over in their graves.

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The big secret is out. Cirque du Soleil is returning to Penticton this spring with a new show. The performance troupe last visited Penticton in 2011 with Dralion, which combined elements drawn from eastern and western cultures: acrobatic styles, ways of looking at nature; even the titular Dralion is a chimera arising from the fusion of a dragon to represent the east and a lion to represent the west. On May 13, the adventure of Icarus begins with a dormant volcano, a mystical forest and an ancient prophecy. Deep within a forest, at the summit of a volcano, exists an extraordinary world — a world where something is possible. A world called Varekai. The sky lets go a soli-

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tary young man, and the story of Varekai begins. Parachuted into the shadows of a magical forest, a kaleidoscopic world imbued with fantastical creatures, a young man takes flight in an adventure both absurd and extraordinary. On this day at the edge of time, in this place of pure and

undiluted possibility, begins an inspired incantation to a life rediscovered and to a newly found wonder in the mysteries of the world and the mind. The word Varekai (pronounced ver·ay·’kie) means “wherever” in the Romani language of the gypsies, the universal

wanderers. Directed by Dominic Champagne, this production pays tribute to the nomadic soul, to the spirit and art of the circus tradition, and to those who quest with infinite passion along the path that leads to Varekai. Cirque du Soleil will perform in Penticton

with Varekai at the South Okanagan Events Centre from May 13 -17, 2015 for seven performances only. Advance tickets for Varekai are available now online exclusively to Cirque Club members through January 29. Cirque Club membership is free and benefits includes access to advance tickets, special offers and exclusive behind the scenes information. To join, go to www. cirqueclub.com Tickets for the general public will be available starting Friday, January 30, 2015 at www. cirquedusoleil.com/varekai or by calling 250276-2144. Ticket prices range from $45 – $100 (subject to change). For the full schedule of all seven performances visit www.pentictonwesternnews.com/entertainment

The ever-changing tastes of Gary Comeau Dale Boyd

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Gary Comeau grew up on the East Coast, lives on the West Coast and has tried his hand at almost every style of music in between. Like something out of a folk song, Comeau originally came to the West Coast when he and a friend hopped a train across Canada to Vancouver in his late teenage years. “I ended up staying and not going back to Nova Scotia for 14 years,” Comeau said. Comeau now plays with the Voodoo All-Stars who shuffle through a range of instruments, styles and genres. “The Voodoo All-Stars are a real diverse cross-section of things, but it’s real kind of roots are in Americana,” Comeau

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said. He uses the term “roots” lightly as the All-Stars manage to dabble in blues, Latin influence, singer-songwriter styles and East Coast fiddle medleys to name a short few. “From song to song the style will change,” Comeau said. Comeau has played an array of different musical styles from song to song and band to band including 1930s jazz to bluegrass and country fiddle. He said he is probably most well known for his Louisiana-style fiddle playing, but Comeau can hop behind the piano, mandolin, guitar and accordion comfortably. “It’s the love music. For me, each instrument brings out a different style,” Co- GARY COMEAU and the Voodoo AllStars play the Dream Café Jan. 30-31. meau said. Submitted photo See COMEAU on PG. 10

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Comeau’s diverse repertoire From COMEAU on PG. 9 He likes the mandolin for blues and bass songs, the piano goes with everything, but Comeau plays it mostly for the Latin feel, and the fiddle and accordion bring out his Louisiana blues style. Just as diverse as his playing styles are Comeau’s musical tastes. “It seems to go in cycles with me,” Comeau said. He grew up listening to Bob Dylan and roots singer-songwriters and branched out from there. “I’ll go back to that for awhile then all of a sudden I’ll listen to instrumentals like jazz, and I’ll be there for awhile and think this is the greatest. Then all of a sudden I’m listening to Caribbean music and Cuban music,” Comeau said. His ever-changing rotation

It’s such a great thing. I feel like such a kid. — Gary Comeau

causes some trouble with managing his CD collection. “What usually happens is I’ll think I got to get rid of all these CDs and records because I’ll never listen to them anymore, that was something I was into 15 years ago,” Comeau said. “Then I don’t,

and then it’s like a few years later I’m like, oh man, I want to listen to that, Ray Charles or somebody I haven’t listened to in years. It’s such a great thing. I feel like such a kid.” His latest foray has been a new appreciation for the technical precision of classical music. It’s a never-ending journey for Comeau. “In being part of the musical landscape, I mean, you could live to 199 years and still only scratch the surface of it. That’s what’s so cool about it. I would never ever think ‘OK, I’m a certain age, I’m going to retire now and go play golf,’” Comeau said. Gary Comeau and the Voodoo All-Stars are hosting a full spectrum of musical styles at the Dream Café for two nights Jan. 30-31.

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Eleven students have put down their tools after completing a 12-week program that gave them a taste of what it takes to be a tradesperson. During the School 2 Work Through the Building Trades program, the high school students learned the basics of jobs like carpentry and plumbing, brushed up on math, earned first-aid and other safety certificates, and mapped out plans to get into the workforce. The program was offered by the Okanagan Skaha School District in partnership with the Southern Interior Construction Association, which provided instructor Tony Hetman to lead the course. Career programs co-ordinator David Kalaski said the district has previously offered different versions of the program in conjunction with Okanagan College, but this was the first such collaboration with industry. He said the new partnership struck a cord with students, who got to hear first-hand from people currently working in the trades. “These are individuals exactly like the students they were speaking to, but 20 years older and they’re saying, ‘Here’s how I got here. Here’s what I enjoy.’ It’s that message that’s important to the students,” said Kalaski. “What really makes this program strong is organizations like SICA, Greyback Construction, the Industry Training Authority, all those other groups in our community that come together ... and

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support this program down the road.” School 2 Work was designed to help students who prefer handson instruction to book work, he continued, or for whom regular school just wasn’t working. Among them was Myshala Wile, 19, who graduated last June but has two kids and wasn’t able to finish an earlier introductionto-the-trades program. “I was really kind of down on myself about that ... so this time I had more motivation to finish it,” she said Friday during an exit interview event with community partners. “It’s all about pushing myself right now.” Wile is already signed up to attend Okanagan College in February to study welding, a trade with

which she is fascinated. “I like creating something from metal. It’s not something everyone can do,” she said. “I see it as an art.” Dylan Berdine-Carrier, 17, is planning to pursue a career as an electrician, a trade he became interested in after being introduced to it through School 2 Work. “When I’d go home, I’d be excited to come in the next day and finish what I started, make the circuits work and problem-solve like that.” He said School 2 Work taught him the importance of punctuality and helped him excel outside of a regular classroom setting. “Working with my hands is more interesting that sitting in a class looking at a textbook,” said Berdine-Carrier.

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Making some space in your closet might also help make a world of difference for homeless youth. Two local students have undertaken a Teens for Jeans drive in Penticton to collect gently used pants that will be distributed to their less fortunate peers around Canada. Regardless of size, colour and style, all denim is welcome. “It doesn’t matter, as long as they’re jeans,” said Anje Grakul, who joined with friend Haylee Robertson to organize the drive at Penticton Secondary School. The pair has also placed a drop box at the Adidas Sportsplex for donations from the broader community. Grakul said youth make up an estimated 20

per cent of the homeless population in Canada, and new duds are an ideal gift to help those who need a hand up. “Jeans are the perfect

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Walking for memories and awareness were the goals of the approximately 70 people who turned up at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre on Sunday. The 13th annual Investors Group event in support of the Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. raised over $24,000, again this year. “It’s really good and I think for a small population we do exceptionally well,” said a tired but happy Laurie Myres, support and education coordinator for the local Alzheimer’s chapter. “I’m always proud because our communities down here in the south are smaller than the larger numbers in the North and Central Interior.” Specifically she pointed to the efforts of groups such as the Summerland Health Care Auxiliary that once again chipped in $10,000, as well as the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Knights of Pythias for making the event a success. “I think there’s increasing awareness and with our high population base sadly more and more people are affected per capita because we are demographically an older pocket here,” said Myres. Her coverage area includes Summerland to Osoyoos and Princeton to Rock Creek. January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and the theme this year is the 72 per cent Campaign. The campaign relates to the fact that nearly three quarters of Canadians living with the disease are women. “They could be your mothers, wives, sisters, grandmothers or friends,” said Myres. Women also account for over 70 per cent of caregivers which is who this year’s Penticton walk was dedicated to. “The disease takes a tremendous toll on these women.” she said. “The burden is especially high for women raising families and holding down jobs.” According to Myres, caregiver burnout is a common problem which can lead to everything from physical illness to emotional problems. Through the society’s resources there is considerable help available. “One of my biggest mandates is to make people aware of caregiver burnout and try to take steps to avoid that,” said Myres. “What we try to focus on is acknowledging the situation that they (caregivers) are in and trying to pay themselves first with whatever way that is going to be beneficial for them.” That can range from everything from spirituality to exercise and art pursuits. “However it does get increasingly difficult because basically you’re watching somebody you love diminish. It’s a very long and difficult grieving process,” said Myres. Thousands of British Columbians in 24 communities across the province walked on Sunday in honour of those touched by Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia as they raised funds for research and support for the over 70,000 British Columbians who face the disease. Families living with some form of dementia can get information or help by contacting the local office at 250-493-8182 (toll free 1-888-318-1122) or lmyres@alzheimerbc.org. Donations can still be made to the Walk of Memories.

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Editor’s note: this is the third in a series of four articles in January dedicated to Crime Stoppers month. Anonymous tipsters helped police get an estimated $720,000 worth of drugs off the region’s streets last year alone. That brought the total value of drugs seized since the 1992 inception of South Okanagan-Similkameen Crime Stoppers program to approximately $14.8 million. “We must be doing something right,” said Crime Stoppers regional co-ordinator Al Sismey, who’s the only paid staff person in what is otherwise an entirely volunteer-driven organization. “Hopefully we’ve

built a confidence within the public,” he continued. “I always say that probably 90 per cent of this information that we get is information we wouldn’t get if there wasn’t an anonymous method of passing that information on.” All told in 2014, the local branch of Crime Stoppers received 2,590 calls, which resulted in 312 tips. Those tips, and some from previ-

ous years, resulted in 35 arrests and 37 cases cleared by police. Anonymous tipsters also smoked out 15 fugitives, who were featured in regular most-wanted advertisements, and helped police recover 11 weapons and $13,600 worth of stolen property. Rewards are paid out based on the quality of information and whether tips lead to an arrest. Last year, the group

handed over 11 rewards that totalled $1,950. Despite the promise of money in some cases, Penticton RCMP spokesman Rick Dellebuur said his experience has shown not all tipsters are motivated by cash. “Sometimes rewards are paid, but I find most times people do it because they want justice done or want us to know so we can investigate,” he said. “It’s a very valuable partnership between the community, ourselves and the media in order for us to further investigations.” Sismey said local call volume to Crime Stoppers decreased by five per cent between 2014 and 2013 for no apparent reason. “They do go up and down… and often it’s maybe as a result of activity in the area,” he said. “Usually what I’ll do if I have a major drop in tips is I’ll check the other programs in the valley and often it’s similar. And sometimes provincially it’s similar, too, so it’s hard to put your finger on it. Drug-related tips are still the most common, Sismey said, followed by calls about fugitives and thefts. All of the tips are easier to deal with now, he added, thanks to the addition of communication methods such as text message and email that allow him to follow up more easily to ask for pictures or addresses. “The beauty of the social media, the web tips and the text messages is I can communicate with those people — whereas I can’t on the phone — and I communicate anonymously,” he said. “I don’t know who they are, their email addresses or anything.”

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Competing against the top NorAm mogul skiers around the world proved to be a good challenge for those representing the Apex Freestyle Club (AFC). Apex Mountain Resort hosted more than 100 high-calibre mogul freestyle skiers from Canada, including B.C. athletes, as well as the U.S., Australia, Japan, Germany and Bermuda. Representing AFC were Penticton’s Koleton Phipps, Josh and Jordan Kober, and Noah Spence. As well, there was Kassidy Todd from Keremeos, West Kelowna’s Mason Barzilay and Mackenzie Schwinghamer and Port Moody’s Madison Parker and Kyle Parker. Barzilay had the best result of AFC alumni on the women’s side for moguls finishing 38th after scoring 54.42 on Saturday. She was hoping for a top 20 finish on the course, which was soft and a bit slushy, just how she likes it. “Everyone had a pretty good day today. There is a very vast field of competitors,” said Barzilay. “I’m skiing against some of the best in the world. It was just great to be out here.” To get into the top 20, Barzilay said is just a matter of putting down an excellent run. “It has to be perfect,” she said, adding that she also has to be fast and very aggressive. The United States swept the podium, starting with Morgan Schild claiming gold by scoring

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79.84, silver went to Nessa Dziemian, scoring 78.58, and third went to Ali Kariotis, who scored 78.37. Parker was behind Barzilay at 41, scoring 51.16. Todd was 42nd among the 49 women and

was happy with her performance in what is one of the biggest events she gets to compete in. “It’s pretty awesome to just have a clean run,” said Todd, who scored 50.50. Last year in her first NorAm, Todd admitted to feeling more nervous. “This year I kind of knew the girls better, so it was easier,” she said. Todd said the talent of skiers, which includes those from national teams, was about the same as last year and that it’s awesome to see them perform. “They are amazing,” she said. Todd has seen improvements in herself. “My skiing has gotten a lot better,” she said. “Last year was my first year flipping, it wasn’t very pretty. This year is a lot better.” Schwinghamer finished 48th with a score of 31.55. Among the men, Jordan Kober of the Canadian national development team earned his second final appearance on NorAm. He was happy with his runs Saturday as they were clean, though he had some challenges on his bottom air. “It’s super tough out here,” said Kober, adding that he was competing against older skiers. “I just wanted to keep skiing consistently. “I’m really happy with myself right now.” Canadians took two of three podium spots starting with Luke Ulsifer taking gold with a score of 83.01, silver went to Rohan Chapman-Davies,

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Resident Hunters: We are planning a peaceful march and rally January 31, 2015 in MLA Christy Clark’s West Kelowna riding. This is your opportunity to make it clear to elected officials you are not supportive of the recently announced changes to Wildlife Allocations. Each person attending is requested to bring and hand deliver a letter to Christy Clark’s office at 2429 Dobbin Road, West Kelowna as part of the march. For letter writing suggestions visit Oceola.ca If you want bring a sign that represents you and your family please do so, but do not bring partisan or politically charged signs. Signs such as, “Resident Hunters First”, “BC Families First”, “BC Wildlife belongs to British Columbians” and “Hunting for Health” are appropriate. Dress as you would if you were going to work. It’s an important message: hunters come from all walks of life. Why are we taking this action? On December 14, 2014 government gave foreign hunters, who are represented by guide-outfitters, 20-40% of allocated wildlife. This decision is unprecedented in North America and is not good for British Columbians, resident hunters or wildlife. In most jurisdictions in North America, foreign hunters are allocated 5-10% of harvestable wildlife. This means fewer opportunities for resident hunters. Justification for this policy appears to be centered around subsidizing the Guide Outfitting industry in British Columbia at the expense of British Columbians. In the last 10 years, the number of resident hunters in BC has grown from 84,000 to 102,000 – an increase of roughly 20%. During the same time, the number of foreign hunters has dropped 30%, from 6,500 to 4,500. There are currently about 230 Guide / Outfitters in British Columbia. At a time where the number of resident hunters is increasing while the number of foreign

hunters are decreasing, why would government decide to allocate more wildlife to foreigners? Resident hunters contribute more than $230 million annually to the British Columbia economy. Resident hunters donate more than 300,000 hours of their time toward conservation projects. Government collects more than $9 million per year in the form of license fees and habitat surcharges for conservation from resident hunters. These numbers are extremely important to wildlife and the economy. Government has decided to subsidize a small group of business people against the will of voters and taxpayers. This policy must be revisited and changed. Wildlife is a public resource which is being privatized. We have had great support from non-hunting British Columbians in this battle. Policies such as this could soon effect anglers, berry pickers, beachcombers and parks users. It’s time for residents to stand up and make their voices heard. Please join us January 31st in West Kelowna.

Parking is at the old Zellers building, located at 3571 Old Okanagan Highway. March willl move south along Main Street, east on Brown Road and north to letter drop at 2429 Dobbin Road. Volunteers will be on hand to ensure everyone is clear on direction of travel and key locations.

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Heming Sola, 11, of the Apex Ski Club has had a good season and it’s because of his great focus and determination. His coach, Jorgen Anderson, said he works hard is quick on his skis. He’s also a multi sport athlete.

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1. Which minor hockey coach made the biggest impact on you and why? Tim Mills because he always pushed me to my full potential and always helped me improve my game in every aspect. He was always hard on me, never easy, and I thank him for that.

2. What is your favourite hockey memory? Last year making Team Canada West because any time you get to represent your country it is the ultimate dream. 3. Do you have a pre-game routine? If so, what is it? I like to nap for about an hour and a half, at least, before my pre-game meal. 4. Who is your favorite hockey player(s) and why? Peter Forsberg — I try to play the way he did. 5. What’s the best advice your parents gave you about playing hockey? Always give it your all no matter what, and never give up. 6. If you could have dinner with any hockey players, alive or dead, who would they be? Paul Bisonnette

Ape battle ahead Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

The only thing Penticton Vees coachgeneral manager Fred Harbinson remembers about playing Salmon Arm was getting shut out. “Hopefully our players do too,” he said. The Silverbacks blanked the Vees 3-0 at the Shaw Centre on Jan. 3. Harbinson expects a rematch on the final Wicked Wednesday of the season at the South Okanagan Events Centre to be a competitive affair with tight checking. “It’s a team that is fighting to make it into the playoffs,” said Harbinson, as the Silverbacks trail West Kelowna by four points with two games in hand. “They are clearly a desperate hockey club right now. We’re fighting to try and stay on top.” Harbinson also realizes the Silverbacks have improved their defence with some moves that brought in Anthony Gardner and Jordan Burns, while shipping out Cole MacCaskill. “They have a lot of guys you have to be careful with,” said Harbinson. “Farney is having a heck of a year.” Harbinson was referring to blue liner

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Andrew Farney who has 14 goals and 46 points in 45 games. “Farney, he can really move on the back end,” added Vees forward Jack Ramsey. “He’s always a threat whenever he’s on the ice.” The Silverbacks have won five of their last 10 games and are 8-10-1-3 on the road. Ramsey added they are playing hard hockey right now and stressed the importance for the Vees, ranked fourth in the Canadian Junior Hockey League, to show up. “It’s exciting today that obviously we clinched a playoff spot,” said Ramsey on Monday. “That can’t change anything for us. We still have to play like we’re fighting for a spot too.” Harbinson liked the effort the players put in Monday’s practice and how they played their last two games, which included a 4-1 win over Merritt on Friday night. That was a statement game Vees co-captain Patrick Sexton said. “We were pretty upset after the way our games in Merritt ended,” said Sexton after the win. “This is probably one of our most complete games of the year.” Find full story at www.pentictonwesternnews.com.

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It’s time to wine and dine again in the Thompson-Okanagan — and to do it at a very affordable price. The 13th annual Wine and Dine event is underway with more than 55 restaurants from Kamloops to Osoyoos, including many in the South Okanagan, participating. Offering fixed, three-course menus for $15, $25 and $25 each, the event gives diners an opportunity to check out a wide variety of restaurants and food styles. And it also lets them try B.C. VQA wines from a

host of area wineries, specially paired with the dishes. In Penticton, Theo’s Restaurant and Villa Rosa Restaurante are participating. Theo’s is offering two different menu options with Wild B.C. Sockeye Salmon or rack of lamb as the entree. Villa Rosa, which has built a reputation as offering great Italian cuisine, is offering a $25 option that includes penne arrabbiata or Tuscan gnocchi as the entree. Options are also available at Watermark Wine Bar in Osoyoos and Zias Stonehouse Restaurant in Summerland. Wine and Dine Thompson-Okanagan, dubbed “Sip, savour and Save,” is put on

by the Thompson-Okanagan branch of the B.C. Restaurant and Food Services Association. Similar events are held in Victoria and Vancouver. BCRFA president Ian Tostenson said it’s a great way to discover new restaurants, new dishes and new wines. He said the events both here and in Victoria have grown over the years and have proven very successful. The number of participating restaurants is up this year, say organizers. For a list of participating restaurants, their special menus being offered for this year’s event and contact info to make reservations, go to okwineanddine.ca.

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The Gunbarrel Saloon at Apex Mountain Resort is the venue for the second annual Apex Brewski even on Feb. 14. The celebration of craft beer, cider and spirits is a great fit with the Apex aprés ski vibe. “Last season, locals and visitors alike told us that our first annual Brewski event was one of the best events ever held at Apex. Because the event sold out well in advance last year, we have expanded the event this year to give more people the chance to experience this unique festival of

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Thursdays at 1 p.m. and the Under 100 Club Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. in the Penticton Legion on Martin St. Call Birgitta at 250-770-1154 for info. seniors’ reCreation and Wellness Centre at 439 Winnipeg St. hosts euchre every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call Betty at 250-490-0468 for more information. hand and Foot canasta at 1 p.m. in the Penticton Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. Lessons available for those who have never played before. Call June evenings at 250492-7630 for info. anavets has hump Day with Stu’s kitchen open from 9 a.m. to noon, with dinner at 5:30 p.m. Entertainment by Shindigger at 6:30 p.m.

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pentiCton symphony supporters meet for lunch and entertainment at 11:45 a.m. in the Shatford Centre, Nigel Alakija entertains. Call 250-4924082 forinformation. Blood donor CliniC from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop In Centre at 2965 South Main. Book your appointment online at www.blood. ca, GiveBlood app or call 1-888-236-6283 to check your eligibility prior to donating. To book group appointments or presentations for your office please contact Gayle Voyer at 250-448-4022 or gayle. voyer@blood.ca. addiCts in Food Recovery Anonymous, a free 12-step recovery program for anyone suffering from eating disorders

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January 30 Baroque and Beyond: Join Masterworks Ensemble at one of three Okanagan concerts and enjoy music from the 17th century and beyond. Tickets for the evening concerts are $25 and are available at the door; in Summerland at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 30 in the Lakeside Presbyterian Church; in Penticton at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 31 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and at 2 p.m. on Feb. 1 at the Oliver Lutheran Centre,

costs $20. Tickets for the Penticton concert are also available at the Penticton and District Arts Council, 220 Manor Park Ave. For more info contact Tracy Fehr at 250-486-5073. Blood donor CliniC from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop In Centre on South Main. Book your appointment online at www.blood.ca, GiveBlood app or call 1-888-236-6283 to check your eligibility prior to donating. To book group appointments or presentations for your office please contact Gayle Voyer at 250-448-4022 or gayle. voyer@blood.ca. Fraternal order oF the Eagles has a fish and chips dinner at 5 p.m. by the Dragonfly Pond Society and karaoke with DJ Russ at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. royal Canadian leGion branch 40 has fish and chips lunch at 11:30 a.m. and Friday night dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by an evening of acoustic music with Kyle Anderson and friends. elKs CluB on Ellis Street has drop-in fun darts and pool at 7 p.m. seniors sinGles lunCh Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday. For location call 250-496-5980 or 250770-8622. 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. seniors pentiCton 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. 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.

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Friends take care of friends. That’s Robin Haworth’s philosophy and why he stands patiently on the sidewalk in front of the Soupateria each Monday with his best friend Koda, a fluffy Australian shepherd, nearby. The pair and others are awaiting the arrival of a very special delivery vehicle. When driver Joe Buttaro parks the white and blue SPCA van on Orchard Avenue a line quickly forms as pet owners, most struggling to feed themselves, stop to pick up the free food and other items for their four-legged companions. “This has been a great help for Koda and myself. He’s the number one thing in my life,” said Haworth as Koda barked his concurrence. “There he goes, ‘Yeah I agree with you’ he says.” “I think this is just marvellous what the SPCA is doing and I appreciate what all the volunteers are doing for us poor people down here at the bottom. It’s been very, very helpful and we’re very grateful. Yeah, we manage one way or the other but I put my dog before me.” Bella, who also happened to be at the Soupateria this particular Monday, was almost at a loss to describe the appreciation she felt for what the SPCA was doing. “This is phenomenal,” she said, the tears welling up in her eyes. “I just ran out of food yesterday because I can’t afford it this month and I don’t want my cats to go hungry. They are everything to me and it’s re-

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