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The two people charged in relation to the murder of Roxanne Louie were released on bail Tuesday. Grace Elinor Robotti, 65, and brother Pier Louis Robotti, 61, were both released on a $25,000 bail each on Tuesday. Grace Robotti is charged with second-degree murder and Pier Robotti is charged with being an accessory after the fact and interfering with human remains. It was following a six-day missing person investigation, the body of 26-year-old Louie, a member of the Osoyoos Indian Band, was discovered on Jan. 12 in the woods near Chute Lake according to a family spokesperson. The bail conditions of the two accused include a 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew and a no contact order between the Robotti’s, the two civilians with knowledge of the case and between Grace Robotti and her great grandson, Louie’s three-year-old son, who is currently in shared custody with both of his grandmothers. There were tears from Louie’s family in the courtroom and drumming and singing could once again be heard from a rally held outside the courthouse as the decision was made. A shout of “Justice my ass,” could be heard outside the courtroom afterwards as those in attendance gathered outside. Laurie Wilson, Louie’s family spokesperson, spoke to media alongside supporters who were wearing buttons with Louie’s face on them and held signs that said “murdered and dumped,” among other things. “We can’t get our point across, we can’t expect justice, we can’t sit down and talk to somebody about this stuff. It’s impossible. These things are not that kind of protests, we’re trying to guarantee our presence means something, and it doesn’t unless we do stuff like this, it doesn’t.” “I’d like to say I wasn’t expecting it, but it’s not surprising, it’s not a surprising outcome to me,” Wilson said. “You talk to, what, 2,000 murdered and missing aboriginal wom-

SAM JACK HOLDS two-year-old Cadence Squakin with Coola Louis (background) during a rally outside the Penticton Court House Tuesday, March 3 while a judge inside was handing down the decision to grant bail to the two suspects charged in connection with the death of Roxanne Louie. About 30 people participated in the gathering, most wearing pins with a picture of the victim and the word justice written on the bottom.

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en with no answers. I didn’t expect any answers and I don’t know what to expect from now on. This is a prime example of Canada’s shame.” During the bail hearing on Monday and Tuesday, the family listened to details of the investigation they had not yet heard. Due to a publication ban, the information outlining the

Crown’s case presented at the Penticton Court House cannot be published. “We’re not dumb about the process, we’ve been in criminal trials, we know that stuff. We can’t expect the same for our people. We can’t and it’s a shame, it’s a damn shame. I don’t know what else we can do, we can sit here and throw rocks at the window maybe,”

Wilson said. Louie’s uncle, Dan Wilson, expressed his disappointment with the results outside the court house Tuesday. “Roxanne is not here to defend herself and he set a $25,000 surety. To me that’s an insult. I guess our lives are worth $25,000 in this country,” Wilson said.

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City council gets the skinny on nude beach Steve Kidd

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Local naturists have reason to hope they will have an official clothing-optional beach to sunbathe on this summer. After debate, Penticton city council voted to direct staff to investigate installing signage to control clothing-optional usage of the beach or installing landscaping that would segregate usages. Clothing optional supporters brought some high-powered help with them when they presented to council Monday evening. Activist Kevin Proteau was joined by Judy Williams, government affairs and public relations director for the Federation of Naturists and a founding member of the Wreck Beach Preservation Society. Along with bringing letters of support from leaders of prominent naturist organizations, Williams stressed to council that naturism is a multi-billion dollar industry with large tourism potential. “You have a win-win scenario if you can accommodate clothing optional at your beach,” said Williams. “I kid you not, it is big business all around the world.” City staff prepared a report with 10 options, ranging from doing nothing, to enacting bylaws forbidding nudism on Three Mile Beach. “Their has been significant dialogue about clothing optional at

Judy Williams, a prominent clothing-optional beach activist from Vancouver, listens as Penticton City council deliberates on the future of Three mile Beach.

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Three Mile Beach. Staff request that council provide direction on how best to address the matter,” said CFO Colin Fisher, who delivered the report. Six councillors voted in favour of investigating two options that would make room for clothing op-

tional usage at Three Mile Beach, with Mayor Andrew Jakubeit making it unanimous, albeit reluctantly. “That’s unanimous, I guess,” said Jakubeit as he counted votes. Jakubeit had also wanted to include investigating relocating the clothing optional beach. “I do have some

reservations. We have two lakes and lots of beach access. I think we need to look at alternative locations as options too.” Interim city manager Chuck Loewen said he expects a report will be available at the first regular council meeting in April.

Three Mile Beach has a long history as Penticton’s unofficial beach, but that usage became a subject of controversy last year after a local landowner closed access through his property to a secluded portion of the beach. Naturists began both moving to a more public area of the beach and protesting the closure of the other section of the beach. A delegation of nearby residents came before council in February 2015 to request council take action to end the clothing optional usage. Council received but did not address a letter from a legal firm hired by the homeowners. In the letter, Larry Halbauer of Messner Kenney LLP reminded council of resident concerns that presence of the nude beach has reduced the value of their property, and their desire for council to post signage that nudity is prohibited. Jakubeit said that council has not come to a final decision and is only investigating options. “I am sure the neighbourhood will circle back and think of their next steps and next options,” said Jakubeit, noting that while council received a number of letters from naturists, it also got 10 to 20 letters from the neighbourhood as well. “We did get a fair bit of information, everyone’s points were made,” said Jakubeit. “We will have another discussion in the next month when this report comes back and final direction is asked of council.”

Fee structure for default electrical bills still to come Steve Kidd

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A staff report to council this week ended up being not quite what was expected. In January, Mayor Andrew Jakubeit started the year off by asking staff to consider the fee structure charged when a customer defaults on their electrical bill. Currently the city charges $68, based on sending a worker out to disconnect and again to reconnect, at $34 for each trip. “There are some residents hat have voiced some concern over the fact that their bill is almost that amount, they get cut off and now they are faced with a $68 reconnection charge,” said Jakubeit at the Jan. 7 meeting of council.

“They are in a position that they can’t afford to pay this. The $68 is quite a hardship for them. That is something maybe we should be considering looking to change.” At the time, operations manager Mitch Moroziuk said the matter had been under discussion between the city’s electrical and collections departments. “One of the things we are looking at is really how can we get those customers so we don’t have to turn them off,” said Moroziuk. “One is finding out what is causing you not to pay your bill on time and understanding what there situation is. It might be a simple matter of adjusting the date they have to pay their bill.” The report electrical utility manager Shawn Filice returned to

council on March 2 didn’t address Jakubeit’s issue of finding a way to avoid putting residents on tight budgets into a vicious circle of debt. “That’s what I was hoping was going to get addressed. It didn’t come out in the report, but after our comments, that will be coming forward before we adopt a new fees and charges bylaw,” said Jakubeit. Jakubeit suggested two possible solutions to the problem. One was to reduce the amount of the reconnection fee if the amount in arrears was under $100. “If someone does get into arrears and gets disconnected with a $90 bill and they get hit with a $68 reconnection charge, it’s a big hit. If it is a $500 bill, it is more proportional,” said Jakubeit. “We are sometimes penalizing those who

can least afford it.” Jakubeit’s other suggestion to staff that in cases where the customer agrees with the worker to settle his bill before the worker disconnects the power, the reconnection fee could be lessened. “If they are not coming back to reconnect, because they never officially got disconnected, maybe that fee should be half, or $25 or something else,” said Jakubeit. Filice argued that since the fee is based on the cost of having a worker attend, lowering the charge would shift the burden on to other users. “The other rate payers would then be paying for delinquent accounts. The dollars still get incurred, the other ratepayers have to pay it,” said Fillice.

That may not be the case, according to Jakubeit. “The rate is based on one trip and the reality is that person is doing multiple houses in that one hour he or she is out. It is not one trip to one house,” said Jakubeit. “We don’t need to be a charity, but if there are ways to help those who are less fortunate or on tighter incomes or harder times … we need to be sensitive to that. Are there ways we can help with that without hurting the profitability of our utility? “That is the luxury of having our own utility. We can have some flexibility and don’t have to be cut and dry with our policies.” City staff will be preparing a second report, Jakubeit said, including the points he addressed.

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Mother of Princeton shooting victim testifies Dale Boyd

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The mother of one of the victims of a 2013 shooting in Princeton gave emotional testimony at the Penticton Court House Tuesday.

Carol Wharton, mother of Robert Keith Wharton, 43, testified to a jury in relation to the charges of first degree murder and attempted murder placed against John Ike Koopmans.

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could talk to him, they said no.” During cross examination defence council Don Skogstad asked Carol about Koopmans’ character. Carol confirmed that he was a good worker when he would collaborate on welding and other projects with her son and that she and Koopmans would occasionally play poker at the Legion. “Was he friendly?” Skogstad asked. “Yes he was,” she replied. When asked if Carol had ever seen Koopmans angry, she responded only one time. “The only time I saw

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“Home” will soon look much more inviting for visiting medical students and locum physicians at Penticton Regional Hospital. A new factory-built modular student housing facility was placed on site Saturday, Feb. 28 near the hospital’s psychiatric unit. The fully-furnished, single-storey residence will be known as the Lloyd and Lota Jobling House in honour of the Penticton residents who donated more than $500,000 from their estate to the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation for the project. Lloyd Jobling, predeceased by his wife Lota, passed away in July 2010. Half the structure, manufactured by Chaparral Industries of Kelowna, was delivered Thursday and the other half Saturday. Janice Perrino, the Foundation’s executive-director, said the Jobling House will replace an aging trailer near the PRH parking lot entrance off Government Street, which was previously used as a residence for medical students for almost 30 years. Prior

to that, the portable building served as a daycare. “There was a need for this facility because we wanted resident doctors, nurses, or anyone who was coming here for a period of time, to have a proper place to stay,” she said. Perrino said when students come to Penticton, get settled in at the residence and discover the South Okanagan-Similkameen lifestyle, they’re more likely to stay here. Students will be required to pay a nominal fee to cover the costs of cleaning and maintenance. “They’re more likely to stay or even go on to some of the smaller communities, so it’s a win-win for everybody. That’s why we felt it was so important to do it,” she said. “What we’re getting now is, in fact, a home. We’ll be able to maintain it for years and years to come, all because of the Jobling family.” The residence will include six bedrooms, kitchen facilities and a lounge. A small shed for bicycles and other items will also be included. The residence should be ready for occupancy in April.

Summerland company that developed Arctic Apple acquired for $41 million Western News Staff

Summerland’s Okanagan Specialty Fruits has been drawing international attention over the last few years for its development of an apple that doesn’t turn brown after slicing. They’ve also drawn the attention of a major player. On Feb. 27, Neal Carter, founder of OSF, announced the company had been sold for $41 million to Intrexon, a U.S. company that styles itself as a leader in synthetic biology. Through the acquisition, Intrexon expands its food programs to include trees yielding fruit that is more appetizing and convenient for consumers while providing economic benefit throughout the tree fruit supply chain. Carter, who will be remaining with OSF after the acquisition is complete, developed his line of Arctic Apple varieties using genetic techniques to switch off the gene that controls the enzyme

that turns the white flesh of apples brown after exposure to air. He claims that not only makes them more attractive to the prepackaged food industry, but the apples retain their nutritional value longer. “We are committed to bringing better versions of consumers’ favourite fruits to their grocery stores and kitchens, while addressing additional novel traits in tree fruits that reduce waste and address supply chain challenges,” said Carter in a release. “Joining forces with Intrexon and applying our combined technical know-how is an important step to introducing beneficial products for consumers and growers.” Carter has targeted the freshcut fruit and vegetable industry as a key market for Arctic apples, which don’t require the addition of flavour-altering anti-browning additives to remain fresh looking. Arctic Apples recently gained regulatory approval in the U.S.,

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The phrase “innocent until proven guilty” is a keystone of our legal system. In many ways, that one, very simple, concept is what separates our justice system from that of a totalitarian state. When it comes to granting someone bail, it remains important to consider that someone under arrest has not been proven guilty. That, along with the risk of their committing more crimes or ﬂeeing the jurisdiction, are major considerations for a judge determining bail. There are other factors not built into the legal system that are rarely considered. In the case of a murder, the effect on the family of the alleged victim, as well as the community, needs to be considered before setting someone free to await trial. In 2011 Lynn Kalmring was murdered by her common-law partner Keith Wiens at their Penticton home. In 2013 he was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 13 years. It was the two years in between that Kalmring’s family lived and worked in Penticton that they felt like “prisoners” in their own community because he was given bail on $50,000 surety along with a list of conditions to abide by. Kalmring’s family called for change to Canadian laws. They were ﬂooded with stories from families across the country in the same situation. Some of the changes they ask to be taken into consideration for those charged with violent offences include psychological testing to ensure there are no mental health issues that would indicate reasonable risk to the public and if a violent crime results in death the accused should not be eligible for bail until the conclusion of a preliminary hearing. Besides other suggestions they also want to see tracking technology on the accused to ensure compliance of bail conditions and that familyWESTERN directly impacted by the alleged PENTICTON offence have a voice at the bail hearing so the judge can hear their concerns. It is a slippery slope given those charged with offences are innocent until proven guilty, but in the case of such a serious crime as murder, shouldn’t there be some leeway on how to measure bail?

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In a recent speech, Premier Christy Clark quipped that while teenagers tend to be lazy, there is a limit. If your kid is still on the couch after age 30, she said, he’s not a teenager any more. “He’s a New Democrat.” Clark’s ‘get off the couch and get a job’ message is now being translated into government policy. The B.C. government is using one of the few tools available to it to track down people who aren’t paying off their student loans, by linking defaulted debt to driver’s licence renewals. There are “hardship” provisions for those who don’t have a job. ICBC will only refuse to renew a driver’s licence or vehicle plates for those who have let their student debt go for a year without making some effort to deal with it. Student debt collection is a long-standing problem for the prov-

ince, with about $185 million currently on the books as defaulted and unpaid. Students naturally move around after completing their studies, and once the six-month grace period for beginning to repay student loans expires, ﬁnding those who aren’t paying becomes a costly effort. Historically governments sent defaulted debt to collection agencies. Last year $17.3 million was collected. How big is student debt these days? The subject was discussed brieﬂy in the legislature last week. In question period, NDP leader John Horgan reminded the government that tuition fees have doubled over the past decade, and cited a Bank of Montreal estimate that the average university student emerges from a fouryear program owing $35,000 in student loans. With his usual modesty and tact, Advanced

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Education Minister Andrew Wilkinson dismissed Horgan’s accusation that he is indifferent to the plight of students. Wilkinson noted that the Bank of Montreal surveyed 602 students across Canada, and only 78 of them were in B.C. “To clarify this, and to address the cackling chickens on the other side, we have 430,000 students in our system,” Wilkinson said. “Some of them are part-time; some of them are on short courses. We have 180,000 students who are in the system fulltime and eligible for stu-

dent aid. “Of those 180,000 students, 45,000 turn to the province for financial aid – meaning that 75 per cent of students, more than what was quoted on the CBC yesterday, go through their education without incurring debt through the provincial student aid program.” Whatever the amount owing is for an individual, it’s a debt that will be more difficult to avoid paying. The province has long used the withholding of driving privileges to collect unpaid provincial court fines, and that was recently extended to those who are 90 days in arrears on $25 or more worth of Lower Mainland bridge tolls. This student debt collection move follows efforts to match up post-secondary funding to areas of employment demand. In an era where misguided university professors use their positions to organize vio-

lent protests against jobcreating projects, the messages are similar. Variations of this productivity theme are being heard from governments across North America. The baby boomers are retiring. We are bringing in temporary foreign workers, not because of some rightwing plot, but because too many people growing up in our society refuse to do an increasing range of jobs. We have an education system – and media – that encourages people to complain and make demands to get what they want. And we are seeing the results of all of this. There was a U.S. president once who said, “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.”

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

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Licensed daycare in the south end of Penticton is a fantastic idea. Talk about an ideal spot; one block from a playground, a water park and the beach. Tina Bootsma has been operating licensed daycares in Penticton for 25 years. Who better to know that Penticton is in need of more daycare? Think of all the children and families she has provided service to as well as the decent employment opportunities she has created. As a mother of two who worked full time, I understand what a relief it is to be able to drop your children off, knowing they are safe and happy. I also understand the fear and panic of being on a waitlist for daycare, especially with no family available to help. Why would you not want to support a licensed daycare in the south end of Penticton? The need is only going to increase with the new development coming together at that end of town just off of Green Avenue. Sounds like the new mayor and council want to bring young families to Penticton. It is a well known fact, for decades, that Penticton has had a hard time keeping young people. It is known as a seniors town resistant to change. We need to celebrate our youth and welcome them into our community and have the resources available for them if we want to put Penticton back on the map.

Festival idea

I am writing in reply to Steve Boultbee’s letter about Boonstock (Western News, Feb. 25), an event I did not attend and don’t really wish to comment on. I refer to the end of his letter and his excellent suggestion that Penticton considers its own music festival, perhaps along the same lines as the music organized/funded by local businesses for PeachFest. Although there are a lot of music events throughout the world, I’m sure there is still demand for more opportunities to see music, perhaps of all kinds? On a personal note, I once decided I would travel across Canada to see my favourite band, precisely because they were not even coming to B.C. Ultimately it wasn’t possible and I live with a bit of regret. So, if we do have a new music festival in Penticton to replace (or dare we say compete with) Boonstock, then my suggestion is that we reach out to bands like Survivor and The Ides of March who otherwise might not think to travel east of the Rockies (in Canada) or north of the 49th parallel. It doesn’t have to be just a rock and roll festival, maybe invite bands/artists from all sorts of genres? Patrick Longworth Okanagan Falls

As for the NIMBY neighbours’ concerns of having a noisy daycare in their neighbourhood, you are one block from playgrounds and the beach. If you don’t want to hear children playing during the daytime then move to a gated community. Kids Connection is a structured daycare with various activities throughout the day. I find it interesting that the same paper (Western News, Feb. 6) Tina Bootsma’s letter asking for support was, in a few pages over, was an announcement of a sound stage being built on Skaha Beach. I am not against this either as Penticton needs new development and opportunities for growth to bring young people to this town. This being said, nobody blinks an eye at a soundstage being built on the south end of town, but gives Tina Bootsma a difficult time in wanting to provide another quality, much needed daycare in the south of the city. Come on council, what are your priorities? The need for more daycare in this community is not going to go away. Council should be encouraging and supporting woman business operators in our community. Can we not work together in cooperation to provide for the future of our children, families and our beautiful gem, Penticton? Patricia Murray Penticton

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Daycare is not a disturbance to neighbours I have been an early childhood educator for over 10 years. I worked in group daycares from graduation, went on maternity leave then I opted to open a licensed family child care in my home. I receive weekly calls from parents looking for child care. I worked in two major daycares and each had a two-year waitlist. If you call when pregnant there is no guarantee of a spot before a child goes to kindergarten and if they get a spot they don’t leave until kindergarten. Ms. Bootsma purchased a house located at 96 Yorkton Ave. as a third location for her waitlisted daycare program because the school district stated they need the classroom in Uplands school back due to high enrolment. The hope then began of offering current Uplands Kids Connection families a child care space in her Wiltse school program or at the Yorkton location.

Many residents were calling for a change in the last elections. Residents are looking for sustainable employment. In order to obtain employment, most people aged 20-40 would likely have children needing care. I feel having a child care facility with at least 20 spaces will give some families the ability to stay in Penticton. The reality is this town needs younger families and younger families need child care. This could also open up a few job positions for early childhood educator professionals. There’s concern regarding traffic. It may create possibly 24 cars arriving in the morning and leaving in the late afternoon which is not a huge impact. I drove past this house four times daily when I lived in the area. Location of this house is on a bus route, is a minute away from a major children’s playground, water-

park, baseball field and the beach. It is a busy area from spring through fall. Ms. Bootsma has already addressed where staff will park and pointed out that clients are there for minutes a day. Most children are dropped off in the first hour and picked up in the last hour. Most daycares are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. No evenings. No weekends. This is typical of a licensed group centre in town. Clientele is age five and under. It wouldn’t be financially beneficial to open seven days a week or extra hours. Noise concern is absurd. The location is directly in line with main family amenities. Children may be outside a max of two hours a day in short intervals. Licensing regulations cover the concerns brought up around any undesirable appearances to the grounds and the safety. How can a daycare hidden in a home devalue an area?

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Does a bed and breakfast or vacation rental devalue an area? There is less control over clientele and hours in those cases. Daycare in a home is beneficial for children’s development, particularly for their social and emotional development. I have many of the seniors on my street walk up my way to see the children playing and laughing. The children love talking to them or waving, which gives them a family and neighbourhood feel. This town needs more quality child care spaces. This town would be lucky to have Tina open up a new facility. Time is of the essence because it’s less than 30 days before it goes before council again. Tina Zumpano Early Childhood & Infant Toddler Educator and single mother of two

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Council decided to impose the 30 kilometres per hour speed limit on Ellis and Winnipeg Street. Did you ever think that you should go out and take a look for yourself and see how many do the posted speed limit? Can you imagine how much money would go into the city coffers if you had the RCMP set up radar? Wow, they could use a whole book in a day and then still write more. Have you ever seen how many speed on Main Street from The Bank of Montreal to the hotel? You could fill another book of tickets in a day. It does not take a rocket scientist to see that. Just the average citizen that walks around downtown or does do a bit of driving. Doris de Grood Penticton

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I would like to express my gratitude and say thank you to the Penticton Arts Council and David Korinetz of Red Tuque Books for presenting me with the Literary Award, at the second Arts Award ceremony held on Thursday, Feb. 26. I am deeply honoured for the recognition of my writing to educate, especially, young readers. Yasmin John-Thorpe Penticton

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This month, the students at Queen’s Park Elementary were proactive in fighting poverty in our community. Inspired by the passion of Noah Ratke, a Grade One student, the Me to We club hosted a bake sale and raised over $300, all of which went towards purchasing socks and undergarments for those less fortunate in our community. The Salvation Army gratefully received these gifts and were incredibly supportive and encouraging of our students. In addition, as part of the monthly PAC-sponsored Pizza Day, we were able to purchase and donate four large pizzas that were delivered to the men’s shelter for the residents. Much thanks goes out to Penticton Pizza and Subs for partnering with us in this. We are proud of our students for their awareness of others and their excitement to be involved. As parents, we believe that compassion for all individuals is a skill and a gift, and we are honoured and thankful to be able to foster this in our children. Sadly, many people still fall through the cracks as there is limited space in the local shelter and affordable housing is difficult to find. Hopefully, these small steps will begin to take our community in the right direction, as we follow the examples set before us by our children. Sharon Otke Penticton

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Nel Witteman wasn’t sure whether or not she was going to attend the second annual Penticton and District Arts Awards. After deliberating with her family, she decided to attend at the suggestion of her daughter and walked out at the end of the night with a lifetime achievement award, the last award presented and arguably the most prestigious. “I never expected it. It’s only by accident I’m here. I had no idea,” Witteman said. The sentiment was echoed by her daughter Marjo Witteman Thompson and Alphons Witteman. “It’s shocking,” the two said in unison. The family moved to Kaleden from Holland 37 years ago. They bought an orchard there and initially, Witteman stepped back from the arts scene for a while having been largely involved back home. She initially wanted to spend some down time with her family, but was eventually drawn back to more artistic pursuits. “Within two years I started to feel a lack of culture because you can only do so much in an orchard,” Witteman said. That was when she decided to make the first step back into

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the arts community and volunteer with the Arts Council at the time doing odd jobs, volunteering and helping with the International Festival of the Arts. “My husband Alphons and myself we volunteered and became board members and worked at that for three years,” Witteman said. “After that I felt confident enough to buy the Lloyd Gallery because we knew a lot of artists.” The family still owns the gallery located on Front Street. The list of Witteman’s achievements is lengthy. She later volunteered at the Penticton Art Gallery and eventually became the organizer of the yearly art auction. An auction she also donated her own paintings to every year for 25 years. Punctuating her legacy in the Penticton arts community is the

seven years spent on the Shatford Centre’s board of directors, being involved in the decision making process for the creation of the very building she received her award in on Feb. 26. She was integral in making sure the Okangan School of the Arts, formerly the Summer School for the Arts, had its own building. “We wanted to have our own school and not have classes throughout the whole city,” Witteman said. Her art also allowed Witteman to aid in other efforts both inside and out of the arts community and throughout Penticton. “There are lots of causes in Penticton with different people and different fundraisers going on, so I’ve donated many more (paintings) to other different causes. I’ve never really said no to people who come into the gallery and ask for something,” Witteman said. Witteman has multiple pieces of her art hanging in the Shatford Centre, depicting different scenes and views of the many beautiful landscapes surrounding the Okanagan. She continues to paint and teach en plain air classes at the Shatford. Her next session is April 8. “In all those years, the most important part for me was the art and the whole community,” Witteman said.

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After a three-year run as executive manger of the South Okanagan Rehabilitation Centre for Owls (SORCO), Lauren Meads is taking flight, but not too far. Longtime centre volunteer Dale Belvedere took over the managerial duties March 1 at the raptor recovery facility located between Penticton and Oliver not far from Vaseux Lake. “It’s been a lot over the last three years, and I think it’s just time to get back to my original job working with the burrowing owls,” said Meads who combined her roles of managing the

centre and working with the endangered species of owl. “I feel like I’ve done a lot at SORCO and I feel like it’s in a really good place right now, we built the new (medical) clinic, got the place cleaned up and we’ve got a good volunteer program. I feel like it’s running really well now so it will be easier for the next person and that was always my goal. “There are a lot of things happening with the burrowing owls this year I really want to focus on. And with SORCO it’s hard because everyday there is a new bird coming in. I just need to spend some more time with the burrowing owl.” See SORCO Pg. 14

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As the Dylan anthem goes, the times they are a changing. When it comes to political campaigning, change is coming fast and furious. This weekend, the BC NDP faithful descended on Penticton for an intensive session of modern campaign training. More than 300 delegates were expected to attend the conference, according to John Horgan, who took over as leader of the BC NDP 10 months ago. He said the conference was to help modernize the party’s techniques and become a party of the 21st Century when it comes to reaching out to the public and the tools of election campaigns. To further his goal of modernizing the BC NDP campaign tactics,

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owl rehabilitation centre adds new manager as Meads moves on From SORCO Pg. 12 Meads added she will still be available to help at the centre when and if needed and very much enjoyed her time there, including the first year as a volunteer. “I met some really great people and got to work with some really great birds,” she said. “I had a really great time and I know Dale Belvedere will do a really great job and I’m still here. “We have some really new volunteers who have come on board so that will be good. It shows there is a lot dedication and support for SORCO. “If it wasn’t there, there wouldn’t be that place in the community to help these birds.” Chairman Dave Whitton of the SORCO board of directors had nothing but good things to say about his former executive manager. “Lauren has done so much to make our raptor rehab centre a first class operation,” said Whitton. “We are indebted to her for Spring Into Action at

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VEES PROFILE

Making Team Canada U17 and winning the B.C. Major Midget League and Paciﬁcs.

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71 1. Which minor hockey coach made the biggest impact on you and why? Wayne Trook believed in me and taught me life lessons. HUNTER MISKA was named the most valuable player for the Penticton Vees during the club’s annual awards ceremony. Miska also teamed up with Brendan Barry to claim the BCHL’s Wally Forslund Trophy (tandem with lowest combined GAA) at 1.92. Mark Brett/Western News

2. What is your favourite hockey memory?

Miska snags Vees MVP Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Eating pop rocks and pixie sticks has helped Penticton Vees goalie Hunter Miska have the MVP season he has. Miska ended the season with a 34-9-3 record with five shutouts and a league best 1.88 goals against average and .931 save percentage. The last two figures helped him earn the BCHL’s best goalie award. Miska said the candy gets him a little fired up. Prior to Saturday’s regular season finale against the Salmon Arm Silverbacks, Miska downed sweet tarts. “That obviously helped a bit,” said Miska, following the 2-1 overtime win helped the Vees end the regular season with six straight wins. “Whenever I have any candies, it does the job.” Jack Ramsey, who received the

Vees’ Humanitarian Award, said Miska’s habit is the weirdest thing. “I will be drinking a protein shake or an energy shake before the game and he’s over there eating Skittles,” smiled Ramsey. “Then he goes out there and stops 40 shots. Whatever works for him. I will buy him all the candy he wants for the playoff run.” While Miska hits the ice with a sugar rush, Ramsey said the Stacy, Minn., native gives them a chance to win every night. “He stole a lot of games for us,” said Ramsey. “Sometimes we hang him out to dry. He makes an incredible save, our jaws drop to the bench.” After splitting starts last season with Olivier Mantha, Ramsey said Miska has a maturity level that makes an impact in the locker room and on the ice. “His composure, he’s always

calm,” added Ramsey. “His compete is huge. I always yell at him in practice because he’s always bringing down our conﬁdence because we can’t score on him. We will put up 100 shots on him in practice and he will let in three goals. It’s a testament to what he does. It shows up on the ice.” “He’s been outstanding. We only gave up 115 goals this year,” said Vees coach-general manager Fred Harbinson. “It’s pretty amazing to be able to do that. Obviously Brendan (Barry) was a big part of that as well. Hunter just kind of was our backbone day in and day out. One of the hardest working players in practise.” Despite his penchant for a pre-game sugar buzz, Harbinson said that Miska is more calm in his crease. The Minnesota-Duluth Bulldog commit, who has been playing the position since he was

14, also improved by working with goalie coach Kyle Hamaguchi and Tyler Love. Miska takes advantage of that support staff to improve. Miska, 19, said being the Vees’ MVP means a lot but he couldn’t have done it without his teammates. Miska praised the defence and everyone playing their roles. Contributing to his play is having more conﬁdence and patience. “I’m not scrambling like I used to be,” said Miska, adding that he focused his summer on slowing his game down, while simplifying his technique. Now he will be put to the ultimate test in the playoffs as he is being counted on to lead the Vees to a Fred Page Cup championship and more. Check www.pentictonwesternnews.com/sports for Vees award winners and regular playoff coverage.

3. Do you have a pre-game routine? If so, what is it? Pre-game meal, walk and nap. 4. Who is your favourite hockey player(s) and why? Jonathan Toews because of his handwork and skill. 5. What’s the best advice your parents gave you about playing hockey? Always give 110 per cent on and off the ice. 6. If you could have dinner with any hockey players, alive or dead, who would they be? Why? Cody DePourcq because he’s a hometown hero and has a great smile.

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Demico Hannoun led the Vees with seven game-winning goals

Patrick Newell set a new career high for goals in a junior A season with 16.

The Vees’ power play finished 10th best in the BCHL, scoring 56 times on 260 chances for 21 per cent.

The Vees had the best penalty kill allowing 30 goals on 179 chances, 83 per cent

This season the Vees averaged 2,292 fans at the SOEC. Last year 2,148 fans attended games.

The Vees’ goals against average in 2013-14 was 2.36. This season it was 1.98

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KIDS HELPING KIDS — The Initiation Division of the Penticton Minor Hockey Association hosted it’s annual Penticton Fun Day Tournament Feb. 7-8 and had 12 teams from the Thompson-Okanagan region attend. As part of the tournament fundraising, the three hosting teams made a commitment to community businesses to give 10 per cent of funds raised to KidSport, a non-profit organization which helps young athletes overcome barriers to participate in sports. The Red Flames, Blue Lightning and Purple Knights present Dave Lieskovsky of KidSport with a $400 cheque. From left to right, back row Karen Cheung, Vickie Kampe Portalaki, Dave Lieskovsky, Jennifer Jacobsen. Front row (left to right) Anna Mohoruk, Pellagia Portalaki, Travis Adolph. Submitted photo

Billiards tourney grows Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

The Canadian Cue Sport B.C. 8/9 ball championship had its largest field of amateur players at the Penticton Lakeside Resort and Casino Feb.25 to March 1. In the eight years Penticton has hosted the championship, it’s the first time more than 500 players signed up. “We filled pretty much every bracket and every table that we have in the room. It was barely standing room,” said co-organzier Gord Monteith. Attracting players from B.C. and Alberta, Monteith said the increase is because the popularity of the sport is growing. After being down for the better part of a decade, the sport is making a resurgence. “This year we had waiting lists on several of the events,” he said, adding there was also an increase in female players. “It will be the same next year. We’re going to try and figure out ways to increase our numbers.” One option they are considering is extending the event by a day. He doesn’t believe they can fit more than the 40 tables they have in the ballroom. As the number rises, so does the players’ tal-

PRINCE GEORGE’S Crystal MacDonald lines up her shot during the Canadian Cue Sport 8/9 ball B.C. Open championship held at the Penticton Lakeside Resort and Casino Feb. 25 to March 1. Emanuel Sequeira/Western News

ent level. Monteith said it was excellent having skills ranging from near pro to beginners. Several players were competing for the first time. Playing with a mix of talent, Monteith said is a good experience. Among the visiting players taking advantage of that factor was Prince George’s Crystal MacDonald, who enjoyed not facing the same people all the time. MacDonald saw improvement in her

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things went. She also noticed how good the other players were. “That’s what you need to improve your game,” said MacDonald, who plans to return next year. Penticton’s Char Wold, who plays with Four Play, said the week was amazing. “There is a great amount of skill here,” she said. “Gord and Subrina (Monteith) do an amazing job running this. Every year we get a little bit of a bigger crowd. It’s amazing.”

Among the locals performing well were Alec Gabriel, who pocketed $650 after finishing second in men’s singles 9 ball action. In the 8 ball C final, Dave Holmberg earned $500 for taking third. Nick Kruger cashed in for $1,600 for winning the men’s 8 ball A final. Ninon Smith was fourth in women’s 8 ball A final, Out of Order took second in the men’s team 8 ball B final and Bottom Left was fourth in men’s team 8 ball final.

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BMX Club gets track relocation Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

NOVICE REC TOURNEY — Above, Penticton Blue Snipers goalie Nicolas Alexis shuts down Luca D’Amore of the Kamloops Bruins with Blue Sniper Scott Ball watching. The Blue Snipers won their first game, 5-3 against the Vernon Bolts. That was followed up with a loss to the Kelowna Dragons, then back-to-back wins against the Kamloops Bruins and Vernon Blue Dragons. Below, Wyatt Moore, left, Zackary Garnett, middle and Austin Beckingham of the Penticton Black Hawks celebrate a goal against the Vernon Blue Dragons. The Black Hawks cruised past the Blue Dragons 9-3 and also picked up wins against the Vernon Bolts and Kelowna Ducks. Their only loss came agians the Kelowna Dragons. Kristi Patton/Western News

Penticton BMX Club just got another step closer to realizing its dream of having a track capable of hosting national races. Penticton city council supported the relocation of the BMX track from Lions Park to 630 Munson Mountain Rd. with a 12-1 vote. While Munson Mountain wasn’t the club’s first choice, they are not disappointed. “Last night was fantastic,” said BMX club president Andrew Bayston. The next step for the club is reaching out to the Agricultural Land Commission and getting the land approved. Bayston doesn’t expect that to be an issue since the property was initially going to be used for sports facilities. Bayston said they have to work on their track plans, specifically where it will sit on up to 1.12 hectares of land. They will license the land for $1 per year on a five-year term with options to renew for an additional two or five years. Councillor Andre Martin was the lone vote against the relocation. Martin’s reasoning had to do with accessibility for younger people who don’t have parents that are able to take them to the track. “For them to get up to Munson Mountain, it’s a tough climb already and then you are going to go there and try to compete?” he said. “I wish we could find some way to make it work at the Blind Mice location, because that is where that is all going.” Martin added that there is room to do it where it currently exists and expand it. “Keep most of the infrastructure and expand it there,” he said. “When we come to the public hearing, I think we will find a lot more about what the public’s views are.” Asked to comment on Martin’s response, Bayston said that was the only issue they had as well.

“Yes, it’s five minutes up hill. A lot of kids for years where we were, were able to ride there on their own. Families would ride their bikes there as well. “Where we are situated, and the issues we face currently, this new area outweighs any of those issues,” he continued. Bayston added that the city is going to help put a trail from the KVR that connects to the facility. The move is huge for the club Bayston said, as they will now be able to host national events, which will have to wait until the following season because schedules are already complete. “We’re so excited,” said Bayston, who will now reach out to the people who have offered to help build the track. The club anticipates within the next month to have the plan in place to begin construction. The club plans to use two to three acres for a full scale track and three to four acres for a facility. The track would be a minimum of 150 feet by 350 feet with a spectator area of 400 feet by 500 feet. “We should definitely be having this completed for the majority of our season,” he said, adding they he will be connecting with the Penticton and Area Cycling Association to form a partnership for both clubs to utilize Munson Mountain. When asked about what will happen with the old track, mayor Andrew Jakubeit said he isn’t sure. “It will probably get decommissioned to a passive park or something else,” said Jakubeit. “Once we go through the public process to actually move BMX to where it is going … then we will figure out how we are going to decommission. “I think the BMX group is ready to go the moment they have the go ahead,” he continued. “It could be this year, it depends on how long the public process takes. There is a few hoops to go through.”

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IN BRIEF Mills shots Steam into second round

Jack Mills scored twice and helped the Summerland Steam get past the Kelowna Chiefs to advance to the second round of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoffs. The Chiefs forced Game 7 with a 4-3 win at home at Rutland Arena. In the loss, Braden Eliuk, Daylan Robertson and Rylan Sideroff scored. Spencer Huff made 19 saves in the loss. In Game 7, Kendell Wilson assisted on both Mills’ goals, while Brett Huber made 26 saves in the series-clinching win. The Steam and Osoyoos Coyotes will now meet Monday and Tuesday at the Osoyoos Sunbowl.

BCHL award winners

The BCHL announced its award winners voted by the coaches. Corey Mackin of the Coquitlam Express earned the Vern Dye Memorial trophy as most valuable player; Brett Supinski of the Expres earned the Bruce Allison Memorial trophy as rookie of the year; top defenceman went to Andrew Farny of the Salmon Arm Silverbacks, while John Schiavo of the Merritt Centennials picked up the Bob Fenton trophy as the most sportsmanlike player. Jason Tatarnic of the Chilliwack Chiefs was named the Joe Tenant Memorial trophy winner as coach of the year. Non-voting awards had Mackin claim the Brett Hull Trophy as the top scorer with 50 goals and 104 points. Penticton Vees goalie Hunter Miska is the best goalie with a 1.88 goals against average. He and partner Brendan Barry teamed up to earn the Wally Forslund trophy for the best tandem with a combined 1.92 goals against average.

B.C. male hockey team takes sixth

B.C.’s men’s team ﬁnished sixth at the Canada Winter Games in Prince George. B.C. after los-

ing the fifth place game 3-2 against Nova Scotia on Feb. 28. The team finished with a 2-4 record. Okanagan Hockey Academy and Penticton Vees affiliate player Jordan Bellerive led the squad with four goals and seven points. Other OHA members were Penticton’s Ethan O’Rourke (two assists in six games), Jordan Hollett (two wins, two losses), Griffin Mendel, Scott Walford (three assists), Michael Rasmussen (goal, one assist), Jordan Robinson (goal, one assist), Brendan Semchuk (two goals, two assists) and Chase Stevenson (two goals, one assist).

Men’s rec hockey league playoffs

Wolf Creek Chargers: 9 Goalscorers: Jesse Morrison (2), Dylan Wilson (2), Thomas Gabriel, Nathan McGinnis, Brock Anderson, Jessin Potskin and Jamin Feist. Game Time Sports Wolverines: 4 Goalscorers: Kameron Crawford, Darren Hogg, Ryu Okayama and Dylan Burton. Broncos: 5 Goalscorers: Stuart Nisbet, Chris Johnson, Eric Cerutti, Jordan Moss and Andrew Pond. Shutout – Bill McLelland Red Wings: 0 The Biscuits defeated the Hitmen 9-4 and the Broncos topped the Red Wings 5-0.

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Penticton Lock and Key: 6 Goalscorers: Darryl Pace (2), Paul Borba (2) and Rob Lionello (2). Harvey-Lister-Webb: 4. Goalscorers: Darren Schimpf, Derrick Webb, Gord McLaren and Ernie Kish. TC Auto Sales: 7. Goalscorers: Darren Schimpf (4), Mike Weckel (2) and Shawn Goodsell. Rona: 8 Goalscorers: Zico Pescada (3), Joe Kandola (3), Venna Veselka and Rob Jackson. TC Auto Sales leads the league with 11 wins, ﬁve losses and one shootout win. Rona is second at 8-7-11, Harvey-Lister-Webb is 8-8-0-1 and Penticton Lock and Key is 4-11-1-1.

By The Numbers BCHL

Final standings Interior Division GP W L T Otl Pts t-Penticton 58 44 9 3 2 93 x-Vernon 58 36 18 1 3 76 x-Merritt 58 32 24 0 2 66 x-W. Kelowna 58 29 21 0 8 66 Salmon Arm 58 28 21 3 6 65 Trail 58 19 33 0 6 44 Island Division GP y-Nanaimo 58 x-Victoria 58 x-Powell River 58 x-Alberni V. 58 Cowichan V. 58

W L T 37 16 0 29 18 1 27 21 1 27 25 2 20 33 2

Mainland Division GP W L T y-Chilliwack 58 37 17 1 x-Langley 58 29 23 1 x-Prince G. 58 27 24 1 x-Coquitlam 58 25 28 1 Surrey 58 9 45 1 T-First overall in the BCHL

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Pts 79 69 64 60 45

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Pts 78 64 61 55 22

GP G A PTS PIM 58 50 54 104 8 58 48 50 98 49 56 32 57 89 59 58 35 47 82 32 54 39 37 76 54 55 33 40 73 28 55 22 51 73 34 58 21 46 67 48 57 35 31 66 16 56 25 41 66 22

Goalies GP W L T GAA SV% H.Miska, Pen 46 34 9 3 1.88 .931 B. Barry, Pen 14 10 2 0 2.06 .912 G.Decelles, Nan 50 34 13 0 2.57 .926 D.Todo’chuk, Ver 21 12 9 0 2.58 .911 J.Schamerhorn, Ver41 24

12 2.71 .907

A.Redmond, SA 50 24 22 3 2.72 .910 D.Jacobson, Chi 16 10 5 0 2.78 .909 B.Christopoulos, AV 46 22 22 1 3.03 .906

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GP W L T GAA SV% 46 34 9 3 1.88 .931 14 10 2 0 2.06 .912

KIJHL Final Standings Okanagan Division GP W L T Otl Pts t-Osoyoos 52 42 7 2 1 87 x-Summerland 52 28 19 2

x-Kelowna 52 23 24 2 2 50 x-Princeton 52 22 24 3 2 49 N.Okanagan 52 6 41 1 4 17 Osoyoos defeated Princeton in five games, while Summerland defeated Kelowna in seven games. Eddie Mountain Division GP W L T Otl Pts z-Fernie 52 37 11 1 3 78 x-Kimberley 52 32 14 2 3 69 x-Creston V. 52 28 18 1 5 62 x-Golden 52 23 24 0 5 51 Columbia V. 52 12 34 0 6 30 Fernie defeated Golden in five games, while Kimberley defeated Creston. Neil Murdoch Division GP W L T Otl Pts y-Beaver V. 52 35 12 1 4 75 x-Castlegar 52 30 17 1 4 65 x-Spokane 52 25 23 0 4 54 x-Nelson 52 23 17 2 4 52 Grand Forks 52 8 40 1 3 20 Beaver Valley defeated Nelson in

five games. Castlegar defeated Spokane in six games. Doug Birks Division GP W L T Otl Pts y-Kamloops 52 33 16 0 2 68 x-Chase 52 25 19 2 6 58 x-100 M.H. 52 26 21 0 5 57 x-Sicamous 52 26 23 1 2 55 Revelstoke 52 24 21 2 5 55 T-First overall in KIJHL Kamloops defeated Sicamous in five games and 100 Mile House defeated Chase in six games. League Leaders GP G A PTS PIM Jason Richter, Kim 52 39 31 70 22 Aaron Azevedo, Oso 42 25 45 70 30 Ian Chrystal, Kam 52 35 29 64 44 Doan Smith, Fer 46 35 27 62 73 Troy Maclise, Oso 49 28 34 62 50 Carson Cartwright, CV 50 31 30 61 6 Steven Fiust, Rev 52 21 39 60 43 Braeden Cyra, Kel 50 15 45 60 103 Mitch Foyle, BV 52 33 26 59 57 Tyler Leech, Rev 51 32 27 59 60 Goalies GP W L T GAA SV% J.Breitkreuz, Sum 1 0 0 0.00 1.000 Daniel Toews, Cha 6 4 2 1.81 .946 K.Pauwels, Kam 1 0 0 0 1.88 .933 B. Milligan, Oso 1 1 0 2.00 .941 Brett Soles, Oso27 21 2 3 2.03 .924 L.Langan, Oso 33 26 6 1 2.29 .918 T.Brouwer, Kim 37 25 9 2 2.37 .912 B.Huber, Sum 31 17 11 2 2.38.916 B.Stephens, Pri 18 9 9 0 2.43 .922 Aidan Doak, Rev 17 11 5 0 2.48 .918 Coyotes Scoring — Top 10 GP G A PTS PIM Aaron Azevedo 42 25 45 70 30 Troy Maclise 49 28 34 62 50 Rainer Glimpel 52 21 35 56 28 Ryan Roseboom 45 16 28 44 63 Colten Braid 51 23 17 40 42 Luc Gradisar 35 20 20 40 44 Jackson DeMatos 29 19 16 35 58 Brett Jewell 48 18 12 30 56 Colin Bell 43 17 11 28 6 Daniel Stone 48 3 24 27 8 Coyotes Goalies GP W L T GAA SV% Brett Soles 26 21 2 3 2.03 .924 L.Langan 33 26 6 1 2.29 .918

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GP W L T GAA SV% 31 17 11 2 2.38.916 19 11 13 0 3.27 .893

Rec Hockey Final Standings Teams GP W Ice Dogs 30 24 Broncos 30 19 Biscuits 30 18 Chargers 30 17 Wolverines 30 8 Hitmen 30 7 Red Wings 30 4

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College students host women’s day event

Students from across the Okanagan have hosted events this week to celebrate International Women’s Day.

This is an annual celebration on campus for Okanagan College students, faculty and staff to participate in.

Celebrating

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY and working for fairness, equality and the rights of women.

“If we are to achieve a richer culture, rich in contrasting values, we must recognize the whole gamut of human potentialities, and so weave a less arbitrary social fabric, one in which each diverse gift will find a fitting place.” Margaret Mead

SOWINS provides services and supports for women and their children to overcome the effects of abuse. Including: emergency shelter, outreach, counselling, family law, children’s, life skills and preemployment programs. Office: 250-493-4366 M-F 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Crisis: 1-800-814-2033 303-246 Martin St. Penticton www.sowins.com

“We want to continue this positive work and celebrate the advancement of women in our society,” said Kayla Swaenepoel, chairperson of the Penticton Okanagan College Student’s Union. The event was high-

lighted with the Okanagan College Students’ Union giving out free slices of cake and Tshirts to celebrate along with their partners, the Okanagan College Women’s Resource Centre and the South Okanagan Victim Assis-

tance Society. This year, the event takes place on Wednesday, March 4 between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Sonora Foyer. Cake will be served, T-shirts given away, trivia for students and SOVAS will be in attendance. Around the world thousands of events will be held to inspire women and celebrate achievements. A global web of rich and diverse local activity connects women from all around the world ranging from political rallies, business conferences, government activities and networking events through to local women’s craft markets, theatre performances, fashion parades and more. The OCSU was formed in order to organize students on a

Celebrate equality during International Women’s Day International Women’s Day has been observed since the early 1900’s, a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialized world when the labour movement championed the rights of all workers. In 1911, men and women in Europe held the first International Women’s Day with rallies and campaigns for women’s rights to work, vote, get training, hold public office and end discrimination. Over time, International Women’s Day has grown to become a global day of recognition and celebration of Women’s accomplishments. Today, International Women’s Day is a national holiday in many countries and celebrated in many more. Following the United Nations’ lead, Canada chose March 8 as International Women’s Day. There have been changes in both women’s and society’s thoughts about women’s contribution to the world. With more women in positions of economic and governmental power and increased critical mass of women’s visibility as impressive role models in every aspect of life, one could think that women have gained

true equality. Unfortunately women are still not paid equally to that of their male counterparts, women still are not present in equal numbers in business or politics and globally women’s education, health and the violence against them is worse than that of men. While progress has been made, with rights and freedoms won and the voices and wisdom of women sought after in many circles, there is still work to do. The work is not to benefit women’s power and influence for the sake of it. Equality does not equate to sameness, for the female perspective is different than the male perspective. Inviting and hearing the authentic feminine voice benefits everyone. Equality for women is progress for all which emphasizes how gender equality, empowerment of women, women’s full enjoyment of human rights and the eradication of poverty are essential to economic and social development around the world. Samarpan Faasse – Fundraising & Public Relations Coordinator, South Okanagan Women In Need Society T. 250.493.4366, ext.110 ~ Email fundraising@sowins.com

democratic, co-operative basis for advancing students’ interests and to achieve a high quality post-secondary education system, which is publicly funded, accessible and is affordable for all. So make a difference, think globally and act locally !! Make everyday International Women’s Day. Do your bit to ensure that the future for girls is bright, equal, safe and rewarding.

The OCSU is Local 53 member of the Canadian Federation of Students and CFS-British Columbia. The Canadian Federation of Students-BC is composed of post-secondary students from 15 universities and colleges in every region in B.C. Post-secondary students in Canada have been represented by the Canadian Federation of Students and its predecessor organizations since 1927.

Okanagan College Students’ Union Students Support International Women’s Day “to establish profitable business relationships through networking, education and information sharing” For more information visit our website at www.pentictonwib.com or contact us at pwib@telus.net

Happy International Women’s Day from the SOVAS team The South Okanagan Victim Assistance Society (SOVAS) provides counselling, court support and information to men, women and children who have experienced abuse. www.sovas.ca

South Okanagan Victim Assistance Society 204-304 Martin Street Penticton, BC 250-493-0800

The Okanagan Skaha Teachers’ Union Social Justice Commitee is proud to celebrate women’s achievements - social, cultural, legal, economic, and beyond. “Nobody can make you feel inferior without your permission” ~ Eleanor Rooselvelt

www.ostu.ca

CELEBRATE, ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY United Nations Statement, for March 8, 2015:

“Empowering Women, Empowering Humanity: Picture it!” On behalf of the South Okanagan Boundary Labour Council The collective voice for workers in the South Okanagan, Boundary, Similkameen

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The successful applicant will have good accounting and computer skills, be able to produce trial balances for the many properties we manage, be able to supervise as support staff of 3 and be able to make reasoned judgment decisions. The administrator is also our compliance person, confirm all staff follow corporate policies.

If you are applying for this position please send your resume to: Locke Property Management 528 Main St. Penticton, BC V2A 5C7. Together with your requested compensation and vacation time. This is a full time position, 8am to 5pm, 5 days each week; there are other modest benefits. Please no email or phone calls. All applicants will be acknowledged but only those applicants meeting our requirements will be interviewed.

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Keng passed away peacefully in Penticton, BC, on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at the age of 80. He was an amazing and caring husband, bah(dad), grandpa, and gung. He will forever be remembered for his kind heart and generous nature. For those that were lucky enough to have met him, they would have experienced his witty and charismatic personality and incredible sense of humour. He strongly believed in the importance of family, and was immensely proud of his children and grandchildren which he took every opportunity to express. Keng’s determination and strong work ethic provided a better life for him and his family. He is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his loving and devoted wife Hing, his children, Kenny (Stacey), May Ling (Marty), May Wah, May Lee (Jon) and his grandchildren, Sierra, Makenna, Marcus and Jada. A small private family gathering was held Sunday, March 1, 2015. A special thank you to Al Peterson for his life-long friendship and support over these many years. The family wishes to extend a very heartfelt thank you to the doctors and nurses at PRH for their incredible care and compassion. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.everdenrust.com

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Bud passed away peacefully February 25, 2015, at the age of 88, at home in Cawston. He was born in Admiral, Saskatchewan September 5, 1926. Bud was a much loved husband, father, grampa, uncle and brother. He was a kind and generous man who earned the love and respect of all who knew him and will be truly missed. Bud had many adventures in his life and relished every day spent with family and friends. Thanks to everyone who showed their support in his last months. Thanks to Drs. Paisley, Partridge and Broder. In lieu of flowers it is sincerely hoped that each and every one of his family and friends makes a random, unexpected act of kindness in his memory. The family will be holding a memorial at a later date.

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Located in Green Acres Mobile Home Park in Oliver. Park is expanding and 5 new lots are available. Price includes delivery and set-up. Showhome available for viewing Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 6613 Park Drive, Oliver, B.C. between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. or make an appointment at 250-462-0882 or 250-493-6751.

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Antiques / Classics 1979 Buick LeSabre, V8 454 motor, very well maintained, always stored under cover, 46,000 original Km’s, paint & motor, $12,000, 250-365-7320 or 250-493-7996 for info

Auto Accessories/Parts Used Tires, Huge Selection of used tires and wheels in stock. We might have what you need. Prices vary according to size and quality. Starting at $25.00. Call us or drop in to Larsens Excel, 555 Okanagan Ave East 250-492-5630 Penticton

Auto Services PAINT, AUTOBODY & Restoration. (250)835-2070 canadianhotrodsinc.com

Cars - Domestic 2005 Ford Focus Wagon SES, leather heated seats, mirrors, sliding moon roof, immaculate cond., $6500, 250-487-1487

Cars - Sports & Imports 1985 Corvette, Built 350, 202 Aluminum heads, cammed, bored, balanced, headers, 4” exhaust etc., rebuilt tranny, shift kit, new brakes, rotors, calipers, etc., targa top, 450+HP, extremely fast, $6000, 778-476-2046

Recreational/Sale 2008 Spree 26’ trailer, 2 slides, queen bed, 2 tvs, loaded, like new. 1- 250-558-1180

Scrap Car Removal *1AA Scrap Removal. We will beat all competitors pricing, 250-801-4199

Trucks & Vans 2007 GMC 2500 HD Classic, 4x4, CC, short box, auto diesel leather 209K, $17,500.obo 250-307-0505 2013 Grand Caravan, 5900 kms, fully loaded, winters on rims, $18,000, (250)493-6483

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Advantage Mini Storage 440 Duncan Ave. West Penticton, BC, V2A 7N1 Property stored by the following will be sold online bid at: ibid4storage.com between March 2-6, 2015 Connie Kyle - Unit #207 New and used household items Connie Kyle - Unit #421 Household, including 3 air conditioners Tanda Ryan - Unit #427 Compressor, household and misc. Joshua Ford - Unit #466 Household, kid’s toys & furniture, misc. Bradey Gilbert - Unit #537 Furniture and fish tank Trevor Glen - Unit #596 Household items Kevin Tucker - Unit #609 Furniture, household & sporting goods Jamie Stinson - Unit # 638 Household items.

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calendar Wednesday March 4

St. SaviourS PariSh Healing Service, at noon in the chapel. Order of St. Luke study group at 10 a.m. with coffee in the club room. Bereavement the reSource Centre at 626 Martin St. hosts weekly drop-in grief support sessions at 6:30 p.m. Adults welcome. Call 250-490-1107 for more info. alcoholicS anonymouS haS daily meetings in Penticton and area. Call 250-490-9216 (24 hours) for more information. elkS cluB haS a lodge meeting at 7:30 p.m. Bingo every WedneSday in the Legion hall with the Ladies Auxiliary, 502 Martin St. at 1 p.m. Lunches are available. care cloSet thrift Store at 574 Main St. has weekly specials and special auctions. Spring to summer changeover on March 30 Open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds to the local hospital and hospice. Donations always welcome.[0330c] 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. oliver douBle o Quilters have drop-in activities Wednesdays. P enticton t he academy of Music String Orchestra rehearses from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. in the lounge of the Leir House, 220 Manor Park Ave. New members welcome. Please call 250-4937977 for more info. al-anon for friendS and family of alcoholics at 7:30 p.m. at United Church, 696 Main St. Call 250-490-9272 for info. alcoholicS anonymouS haS Nooners meetings Monday to Friday noon at 1197 Main St. Call service 24 hours is 250490-9216. Night group meets in the Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. at

1498 Government St. The Summerland group meets at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. in the basement. South main droP-in Centre has beginner line dance at 9 a.m., medical Qi Gong at 10 a.m., coffee social 10 a.m. to noon, easy to intermediate line dance and cribbage at 1 p.m., Pilates at 3:30 p.m., tai chi at 3:30 p.m., ukulele strumalong at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday March 5

the legion ladieS Auxiliary Lunch Bunch meets at 11:30 a.m. at Denny’s Restaurant, 939 Burnaby Ave. Join the memBerS of the South Okanagan Genealogical Society in the research of Scotland’s history, genealogy, and emigration at the Penticton Library and Museum Auditorium at 7 p.m. o kanagan S outh Assistance victim Society’s fourth annual SOVAS goes Disco fundraiser at 6 p.m. in the Barking Parrot. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. If you are interested in volunteering, donating a silent auction item or door prizes contact Amberlee at rdc. sovas@gmail.com or 250-493-0800 ext 206. the iode thrift Shop at 464 Main St. bag sale ends today. Fill a small bag for $3 and a large one for only $6. All monies raised go back into the community in the form of scholarships and bursaries, etc. We carry shoes, purses, children’s wear, ladies and gents’ fashions, books and housewares, etc. Open from 1 - 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday. line dancing With Claire Denney every Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Oliver Seniors Centre, 5876 Airport St. Call Claire at 778-439-2070 for information. fitneSS friendS meetS every Monday and Thursday in the Legion

Friends Business services Basic Personal Income Tax Returns $50.00 Students $30.00 serving Penticton Seniors only $40.00 since 2001 Efile service for faster refunds

Bookkeeping services are also available contact Lee-Anne at

250-490-5118

hall, 502 Martin St. at 10 a.m. Come lose those extra pounds. Call Dot at 250-492-5400 for info. elkS cluB haS snowball darts at 7 p.m. toPS B.c. 1640 meets from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Bethel Church basement at 945 Main St. Phone Beverley at 250-493-5968 or Liz at 250-493-7997 for more info. royal canadian legion branch 40 has crib at 7 p.m. in the Legion hall at 502 Martin St. anavetS haS their kitchen open 9 a.m. to noon, 269 Darts club at 7:30 p.m. fraternal order of the Eagles has tacos at 5 p.m. and musical trivia bingo at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. toPS (take off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 523 Jermyn Ave. Call Merle at 250-770-8093. line dancing at the Oliver Senior Centre at 10 a.m. Get moving with Claire Denney. Call 778-439-2070 for more information.

Friday March 6

friday Social dance with Y&C Zoomer, at South Main DropIn Centre, 2965 South Main St. starting at 7:30 p.m. $6 per person. f allS o kanagan legion has a meat draw at 5 p.m., followed by a beef dip supper with the Ladies Auxiliary. learning at lunch presents Aubrey and Judy Millard with a slideshow of their travels aboard their 32’ sailboat Valeda IV at the Penticton Public Library auditorium at noon. This program is free of charge and everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served. funtimerS’ Ballroom dance Club meet most Friday evenings, upstairs at the Elks Club, 343 Ellis St., from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of ballroom and

Latin American dance. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Robert McKenzie at 250-493-0601 or visit pentictonfuntimers.org. anavetS haS Stu’S kitchen open from 9 a.m. to noon. Mixed doubles pool at 7 p.m. and karaoke at 7:30 p.m. South main droP-in Centre has yoga at 9 a.m., Tai Chi at 10:30 a.m., mah jong at 1 p.m., beginner-plus line dance at 1 p.m. Bereavement the reSource Centre at 626 Martin St. has 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, please call 250-4901107. eagle’S friday night Live with dinner by Doug’s Curlers at 5 p.m. and entertainment by Glory Days at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. c anadian r oyal legion branch 40 has fish and chips lunch at 11:30 a.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m. and dance to live music and karaoke with Paul James from 6:30 p.m. in the hall at 502 Martin St. 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. elkS cluB on Ellis Street has drop-in fun darts and pool at 7 p.m. 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. SeniorS SingleS lunch Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday. For location call 250-496-5980 or 250-770-8622. the oliver Senior Centre, 5876 Airport St., has bingo with a loonie pot every Friday at 1 p.m.

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