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CASINO SHUFFLES THE DECK Dan Walton
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Gateway Casinos & Entertainment has announced a $25 million project to move and expand its Penticton property. “We’ve been here (in Penticton for) 15 years. We’ve seen our business grow and at our current location, and we need to offer more for our customers and this is the perfect opportunity for us to serve the customers and give them what they deserve,” said Gateway’s vice president of operations Jagtar Nijjar. At a press conference Monday at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, Gateway Casinos said they have entered into a lease agreement with the City of Penticton for land and are going to offer an enhanced entertainment experience with over 45,000 square feet of space featuring live music, gaming and multiple dining options at the Cascades Casino Penticton. The new casino will be located at the southeast corner of the South Okanagan Events Centre site. It will stretch between the curling rink and the Penticton & Wine Country Visitor Centre. Power Street resident Darryl Clarke, whose property is across the road from the SOEC, attended the press conference and was relieved to find out a high rise building wasn’t being planned. “The casino and the city have done a good job for keeping the height of it low,” he said. “My biggest issue the parking and how they’re going to manage it.” Clarke hopes the traffic strategy will promote Eck-
Jag NiJJar, vice president, operations of gateway Casinos & Entertainment announced a major investment in the City of Penticton. Cascades Casino Penticton is the name of the project that is looking to build on the southeast corner of the South Okanagan Events Centre site. it will stretch between the curling rink and the Penticton & Wine Country Visitor Centre.
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hardt Avenue as the common route to the casino’s new location, and avoid increases to traffic along Wade Avenue and Westminster Avenue. Clarke worries about consequences that can result from gambling but believes the benefits outweigh the negativity. “They call gambling dirty money, but we’ll still take it,” he said. “The schools have used it, the city has used it, and the jobs are important
to Penticton, so I’m glad the jobs and tax revenues are staying here.” Clarke also has a “minor” concern about the casino’s new location, being in such close proximity to Queens Park Elementary. “But it’s mostly an evening thing so I don’t see that as a huge problem,” he said. Mayor Andrew Jakubeit said after learning earlier in 2015 that Gateway wasn’t renewing the lease at its ex-
isting location, the City of Penticton was focused on preventing the casino from leaving the community. “Being the host community (resulting in $1.6 million annual revenue for the city), to have that secured is very important,” Jakubeit said. “We’ve always had a vision for that South Okanagan Events Centre to sort of be that destination for our entertainment complex.” Nijjar said Gateway ex-
plored a number of alternative locations and “this by far is the best in terms of the foot traffic we get at that location, the synergies with amenities that we have and the buildings we have around us,” he said. “I don’t know if you can say how close (the casino was to leaving Penticton),” Coun. Andre Martin said. “Anytime a lease runs out, there’s always an opportunity for people to look at other
options, turn every rock, so I’m glad our rock was the one they turned.” Martin said Gateway was seeking a high-traffic location, and there are “not a lot of those in the community where we can put a footprint this size. It’s understandable why they want that. This whole complex is becoming one of our entertainment hubs and this will further add to it.” See CASINO on PG. 4
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Woman suing city over fall Steve Kidd
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Penticton Mayor Andrew Jakubeit said it doesn’t matter whether a recent slip and fall lawsuit triggered a new city policy on sidewalks. On Oct. 9 Cranbrook resident Sharon Waurynchuk filed a lawsuit against the City of Penticton for injuries she received while in Penticton in August, including a fractured wrist and multiple bruises to face and body. The cause of the injuries, according to Waurynchuk’s suit, was a fall in a pothole and she alleges that she fractured her left wrist and received bruises to her face and other body parts after falling in a pothole crossing Main Street near Westminster Avenue. Jakubeit said the new policy wasn’t pitched to city council as being connected to Waurynchuk’s suit. “Whether that was discovered because of due diligence in getting ready for a court case, or just due diligence in general it is probably irrelevant,” said Jakubeit, adding that while he didn’t have statistics available on how many claims are made against the city for trip and falls on sidewalks or on the streets, Waurynchuk’s suit wasn’t the first. “Everything gets handled provincially through the Municipal Insurance Authority,” said Jakubeit. “Quite often when a claim is initiated it goes to our municipal insurance authority and they handle it. All municipalities belong to that insurance group. “They deal with the legal case or the other insurance adjusters.” According to Len Robson, the city’s public works manager, the policy is based on past operational procedures for inspection and maintenance of the city’s 130 kilometres of public sidewalks and 17 km of walkways. Under the new policy, high foot traffic areas will be inspected and maintained annually, with the rest being inspected at least once every five years. “The policy has been reviewed by the City’s insurer, the Municipal Insurance Association of BC, and the City of Penticton’s Risk Management Committee,” reads Robson’s report. “We are just putting in policy what our normal practice is. From a risk management point of view, we needed to have that formally ratified in relation to sidewalks,” said Jakubeit, adding that council expects to continue these housekeeping measures of updated policies and bringing new ones in over the next few months. “We should have a policy in place, and ensure that if there are problems with sidewalks that are discovered that they are acted on immediately or in a very timely fashion,” said Jakubeit. At press time, Waurynchuk had not responded to request for comment.
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Toy drive delivers hope Mark Brett
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Lonn Schultz won’t be home for Christmas this year, but he has the satisfaction of knowing his two-year-old daughter Renee and his other children will have gifts under the tree. He and wife Shirley Anguttitauruq decided five years ago to leave their jobs in Gjoa Haven, Nunavut to make a better life for their six children in Penticton The couple has had difficulty finding work locally, sometimes struggling to make ends meet, so as he often does, Lonn heads back north to work, and that is where he will be a month from now. It was at the Ooknakane Friendship Centre Shirley first learned she could register to receive toys and other things for her children during the tough times. Thursday morning (Nov. 26) from 6 to 9 a.m. at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre the Gateway Gives LocoLanding Community Toy Drive will be accepting donations to help families like Lonn and Shirley’s. “From my heart I just thank everyone so very much for taking the time to do this because it means more than I can say to see the look on the kids’ faces,” she said. “When I see them opening the presents and being with their friends and Santa — it’s such a wonderful thing.” Diana Stirling, owner of LocoLanding Adventure Park, and Jerry Pokorny of Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Ltd. took on the challenge of organizing the event on short notice just last month. So far the response has been overwhelming according to Pokorny. “About 300 people have pre-confirmed their attendance and the corporate sponsorships and the people that have gotten on board is absolutely amazing,” he said, estimating as many as 1,500 people may be attending. “We are just so looking forward to Thursday.” Afterwards the toys will go to 16 agencies to be distributed to over 300 families throughout the South Okanagan and Similkameen. In return, those who donate a new, unwrapped toy will receive a hot, sitdown breakfast. “I think they will also receive a sense of the true meaning of the spirit of
Two-year-old renee Schultz-anguttitauruq is all smiles in her mom Shirley’s traditional Inuit parka hood carrier with dad lonn at their Penticton home. The couple and their children are just one of the families who will be helped by Thursday’s Gateway Gives locolanding Community Toy drive from 6 to 9 a.m. at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre.
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Christmas,” said Stirling. Summerland single mom Judy Kurulak has seen the disappointment on her own daughter’s face in the past when there were few if any gifts but all that has changed thanks to the breakfast. “I’ve had to tell her there may not be a lot of presents and it’s just about us being together but it is still difficult, she’s not an adult, she is just a kid,” said Kurulak. “My daughter’s used to living on just the bare necessities so to be able
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A man has been arrested after the victim of a stabbing was found flagging down traffic on Highway 97 in Summerland. Joshua James Doell, 40, has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault and is currently in custody. Summerland RCMP re-
to give her a little more and have her go ‘oh wow,’ it’s just so exciting. “Sometimes now, my daughter’s tears are tears of joy. Just knowing that somebody out there is doing this for our family even though they have no idea about who we are and what our circumstances (are) or what we have been through. “For me personally it restores my faith in humanity and that there is hope out there.”
sponded to several 911 calls regarding an injured man who was trying to flag down traffic on Highway 97 near Rosedale Avenue. Police found 32-year-old Summerland man suffering severe facial injuries as well as stab wounds. The man was taken to hospital for treatment and has been released. The investigation is ongoing according to the RCMP. Doell consented to a 30-day remand last week.
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The casino’s economic potential won’t immediately effect every citizen in Penticton, but the continuation of Gateway’s operations within city limits makes municipal taxation more palatable. “I think a lot of people maybe don’t realize that every time we have a business open that helps to reduce their costs as well as a homeowner,” Martin said. “The revenue goes back to the city annually to help fund roads, fire protection, water and sewer utilities, policing and other vital services,” said Jakubeit. Had the casino found a new home outside of Penticton, the cityowned electric utility
Special Council Meeting – November 30, 2015
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A special meeting of Council will be held Monday, November 30, 2015 in Council Chambers at 9:00 am to begin budget deliberations. Public comments are welcome at the beginning of the day. A question and answer period will be held at
Open houses – proposed casino relocation The City of Penticton and Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd. are holding a series of open houses about the proposed gaming relocation to the southeast corner of 325
More amenities and more reasons to draw people to Penticton will help encourage people to spend their money here. — Colleen Pennington
utility would have lost significant revenue. “We’re going to retain one of our highest electrical customers,” said Coun. Tarik Sayeed. “It makes a huge difference.” Sayeed was proud to be part of council for directing the plan, but he gave the most credit to city staff. “Internally we had a good strong team. It
was the staff members who made it happen.” “It’s a very strong net positive to the city, community and the region,” said Colleen Pennington, Penticton’s economic development officer. “More amenities and more reasons to draw people to Penticton will help encourage people to spend their money here.” Construction is ex-
Power St. (the SOEC complex). • November 30 from 5-9 pm at the Penticton Seniors Drop-in Centre, 2965 South Main St. • December 1 from 9–11am and 6–8 pm at the Sandman Hotel • December 8 from 1 -3 pm and 5–7 pm at the Ramada The public is welcome to provide
pected to begin in 2016 and last around 18 months, creating 200 person-years of onetime construction employment. Upon completion, the casino’s staff force is expected to increase from 135 to nearly 300. For the next step in the process the public is being asked to share their thoughts. The city and Gateway will be hosting three open houses over the next month, Nov. 30 from 5 p.m. to 9 at the Seniors Drop-in Centre; Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (also at the Seniors Drop-In Centre) and again from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sandman Hotel; and Dec. 8 from 1 p.m. to 3, and again from 5 p.m. until 7 at the Ramada Inn.
feedback and input into the proposal by attending the open houses, or online at the City of Penticton’s website (www. penticton.ca) and Gateway’s project site at http://cascadescasinopenticton.info. All comments will be reviewed and considered by Council before a vote on the proposed gaming relocation at an open meeting, tentatively scheduled for January.
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Delay in kidnapping case Dale Boyd
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A lawyer’s failure to appear in court by telephone has once again delayed an already belaboured kidnapping case stemming from an incident in May. The four accused, John Szanto, Kerry Ellis, Albert Fontaine and Carey Anderson, are charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault and unlawful confinement or imprisonment relating to a 37-year-old Penticton man who RCMP reported was kidnapped and seriously assaulted in the early morning hours of May 21. “I haven’t even made a formal election yet,” said Jeremy Jensen, counsel for Kerry Ellis, at a hearing in Penticton Provincial Court Nov. 23. “I’m wondering if we’re getting ahead of ourselves worrying about a trial date.” Jensen indicated that his instructions were to elect to have a trial in Supreme Court, though no elections were made as Szanto’s lawyer, Juan O’Quinn, failed to appear via telephone at the hearing. If Ellis were to elect for a trial in Supreme Court the three other co-accused would be tried at that level as well. “I need counsel to contact Mr. O’Quinn and tell him that the next court date there will be
KERRY ELLIS is one of four men who have been charged with kidnapping and assault for an alleged incident that occurred in Penticton in May.
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directions for whatever next step is going to be taken, whether it is a preliminary inquiry, whatever, it’s going to happen, and I expect his attendance,” said Judge Meg Shaw. “I’m going to put this over to another date, but I’m going to make it very clear that whatever step is going to be taken next is going to be directed on the next appearance,” Shaw said. Shaw warned O’Quinn that “you can’t just arbitrarily not show up on court dates.” The counsels for the co-ac-
cused have previously aired their frustrations over delays in the case. Penticton lawyer Norman Yates is representing Fontaine and James Pennington is representing Anderson, who was released on bail Nov. 19 while the others charged remain in custody. “It’s been a series of false starts by Mr. Pennington and I to try and get this matter to a pretrial conference. This is probably our third or fourth pre-trial conference,” Yates said. This makes the 11th appearance in court without moving forward for Fontaine. “This matter desperately needs to be set for trial,” Yates said. “But it makes absolutely no sense to proceed without Mr. O’Quinn present.” Vernon lawyer Juan O’Quinn was added on as Szanto’s counsel after Szanto dropped Penticton lawyer Paul Varga in October. Szanto, 33, was sentenced to three years in jail in September for an unrelated assault with a weapon in March. “This (date) needs to be set as quickly as possible,” Shaw said. “You’re speaking to the converted,” Yates said. The matter was sent to the judicial case manager on Nov. 25 to schedule the next appearance.
Alleged victim frustrated at slow pace of Tencycke’s court procedings Dale Boyd
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The prolific offender who was the subject of a manhunt in the South Okanagan in July made a brief court appearance Monday, while the man Teneycke allegedly shot is frustrated with the slow court process. Wayne Belleville, the man who Ronald Arthur Teneycke allegedly shot after he was picked up posing as a hitchhiker on the Baldy Mountain Forest Service Road in July, said the court process is “frustrating” four months after the incidents occurred. Belleville received surgery at Kelowna Hospital after the incident. “Half a year has gone by and still nothing,” Belleville said outside the courtroom Monday after a short hearing had an application for an assessment was made by Teneycke, and a publication ban was placed on all files, delaying the process for at least eight weeks. Teneycke appeared via video in Penticton Provincial Court Monday. “I take solace in the fact he’s behind bars,” Belleville said. Teneycke is facing charges of aggravated assault, wounding, two counts of robbery with a restricted or prohibited firearm, possessing a restricted firearm, failing to stop for police and multiple breaches of probation relating to an alleged crime spree in July which ended dramatically with his arrested in a Cawston orchard. Crown counsel Murray Kaay from Kelowna has taken on the case, while Penticton lawyer Michael Welsh is Teneycke’s defence counsel. “This guy (Kaay) came all the way down from Kelowna for 15 minutes of nothing,” Belleville said. Belleville said that Crown counsel informed him the process may not be completed until a year from
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EDITORIAL Benefits outweigh the parking issues of Casino It’s doubtful that a major project could be constructed in Penticton (or anywhere else) without somebody finding something to complain about. In the case of the newly announced Cascades Casino — a new name and location for the Lakecity Casino — parking is the first issue. True, the casino building, which will be constructed between the Visitor Information Centre and the Curling Club, will take up a large amount of the parking that both operations no doubt regard as their own. That, however, is the only real issue with the location of the casino, which the benefits it brings far outweigh, starting with the fact the casino is staying inside the city limits. That, in itself, means about $1.6 million a year to the city as host community. Then there are the benefits from the increased scope of the operation. No longer just a gaming destination, Gateway Casinos estimates it will create 150 new jobs as they expand into a larger scale food operation and entertainment, along with enhancing the gaming in the casino. All together, that will hopefully make the casino a bigger draw, enticing more visitors to the community. With all that going on, it’s not hard to see why City Hall was bending over backward to entice Gateway to stay local. There are many other places the casino could have been placed, but none would have come without advantages and disadvantages. In this location, at least, the casino is unlikely to have any more of an effect on the surrounding neighbourhood than the present PENTICTON WESTERN operations at the South Okanagan Events Centre, the arenas or the Trade and Convention Centre. On the positive side, the addition of the casino and the other activities is sure to make the SOEC campus that much more of an entertainment destination.
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Lights out for opponents of Site C The fall session of the B.C. legislature petered out two days early last week, as the ruling B.C. Liberals and the opposition NDP agreed to turn out the energyefficient lights and head for home. NDP leader John Horgan skipped the last day and headed to the B.C. Institute of Technology campus in Burnaby. There he announced “PowerBC,” billed as the NDP’s “bold, progressive plan for the future of B.C. energy, with a strong focus on jobs.” Reporters asked, how many jobs? Horgan said retrofitting public buildings and homes for energy efficiency would create jobs all around the province, but he can’t say how many. How much does the plan cost, and does it include subsidizing homeowners to fix their windows and insulation? “The costing will be more apparent when we get closer to the elec-
tion,” Horgan replied. Whatever the cost, the NDP plan apparently rests on the assumption that the $9 billion Site C dam project on the Peace River can be stopped by an NDP government after the 2017 election. That money would be used to build wind and solar generation, and to install a sixth and final water turbine at Revelstoke dam. The chances of Site C being stopped are approaching zero. Construction of an access road started two months ago, site clearing and work camp construction a month before that. Energy Minister Bill Bennett says the main dam construction contract will be let shortly, followed by the powerhouse contract next year. Horgan said remaining legal challenges could slow or stop the project. The West Moberly and Prophet River First Nations have lost their
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case against Site C twice, in the B.C. Supreme and Federal Courts, and are appealing. The Doig River and McLeod Lake Indian Bands dropped their challenges, and McLeod Lake’s construction company has started work on a Site C contract. West Moberly Chief Roland Willson staged a dramatic protest at the legislature last spring, bringing a cooler of frozen bull trout from a river below the two existing Peace dams, telling media they were too contaminated with mercury to eat.
Flooding land for hydro dams does elevate methylmercury levels in water, but BC Hydro provided me with the latest study that included fish samples collected by West Moberly members. It shows average methylmercury levels remain below federal guidelines for limiting consumption of commercially sold fish. It’s an odd coincidence that Willson suddenly made this claim, 47 years after the first Peace dam was completed, when he happened to be in court trying to stop Site C. A coalition of U.S. and Canadian environment groups is also demanding that Site C be stopped, using typical arguments to appeal to their low-information donor base. According to the Sierra Club and others, Site C is not renewable energy because the (largely idle) farmland it floods is a “carbon sink.” Forests
do store carbon, albeit temporarily, but farmland where the trees have been cleared? This is gluten-free gobbledegook. They also trot out the claim that Site C will be used to power liquefied natural gas operations. Most proponents so far have said they will use gas for LNG processing, and if they don’t have hydro available for ancillary power, they will have to burn more gas. BC Hydro has just finished its latest grid upgrade, a second highvoltage transmission line from Merritt to Coquitlam. It adds disaster reliability to the system that brings power from the Peace and Columbia dams to the Lower Mainland. If you’re arguing that hydroelectricity isn’t renewable power, you’ve already lost. Tom Fletcher is the legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.
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letters Get our own house in order first Our various levels of Government have recently announced that bringing in 25,000 Syrian refuges will cost the Canadian taxpayers $1.2 billion. While I understand that this will create a nice photo opportunity and will get many politicians into the history books as great humanitarians, wouldn’t this money be better spent helping people who are already Canadians? For example our many homeless people, many First Nations people who
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I want to thank Dale Boyd for his thoughtful and muchneeded remarks in the paper on terrorism (Penticton Western News, Nov. 20, Terrorist attacks haven’t become the routine). I too am disgusted by the very negative response of far too many people (and more who don’t say it in public) to bringing Syrian refugees to Canada. There will always be people who let fear of the other rule their lives and have no compassion for anyone not exactly like them, but I think that a decade of a federal government that used fear as a weapon of control has made the prevalence of such thinking much greater. Having people already in the public realm, such as journalists, countering this attitude is very important. Eva Durance Penticton
Insulting column
Dale Boyd’s column “Ramble On” (Western News, Nov. 20, Terrorist attacks haven’t become the routine) sure did ramble on. He “covered” so much ground with generalizations and anecdotes, that a cogent reply in a short letter is impossible but a couple of issues come to mind. At one point he posits that fearful members of the public are “arguably racist” and later in his diatribe directly accuses those who caution against refugees as being racist. He also alleges that we, the public, are taking “the actions of a few and extrapolating that to insinuate refugees from Syria and the Middle East are dangerous”. The truth is that Canada has welcomed people from all over the world and is itself a nation of immigrants and refugees. Canadians are willing to consider refugees from Syria but, given the terrorist threat emanating from that part of the world, they expect the threat to be negated through acceptable vetting procedures. Under the circumstances, such precautions are reasonable and indeed, necessary That is not a general
live in absolutely horrid conditions, and of course, our veterans — many of whom cannot get the help they need to deal with both physical and mental wounds they received while serving their country. Our politicians are always crying broke but now they have magically found the funds and housing to help with this refugee situation. Many churches and private citizens have also come forward to offer help. This
rejection of all refugees from Syria. The suggestion that such precautions are xenophobic, racial or based on religious beliefs is insulting and unworthy of further comment. Thomas E. Linning Penticton
Wonderful gift
I have to share this. As I was to pay for my grocery purchases, I was told by the cashier that the lady behind me in line paid for my groceries. In disbelief I asked if this was for real, which was confirmed. I turned to the lady behind me and thanked her and she wished me a Merry Christmas. After returning the good wishes I walked away stunned. I did not ask the ladies name but I want to thank her again for this beautiful gift. God bless you and have a wonderful Christmas. H. Boonzaayer Penticton
Pulse of the city
Prior to the call for the federal election, the British Columbia Federation of Labour had begun a campaign to raise the minimum wage in BC to $15 per hour. The South Okanagan Boundary Labour Council is wholly supportive of this initiative and will be working to engage all working people in this endeavour. The provincial Liberals did, recently, increase the minimum wage by 20 cents an hour or a total of $1.60 per day. The present minimum wage is now $10.45. That daily increase in not enough to buy a cup of coffee at most retailers serving coffee. The government also said they would tie annual increases to the cost of living increases year over year. Unfortunately, all this does is institutionalize poverty in our province by ensuring that there will never be an opportunity for the minimum wage to actually become a living wage. In the central Okanagan a living wage for a family of four is in the $16 to $18 range. A living wage is defined as a wage
is very generous, but you don’t need to look to the other side of the world to find people who need your help, just look around your own neighbourhood at your fellow citizens. I understand that the Syrian refugees have undergone a horrible life-changing experience, but I think we should get our own house in order before we start worrying about the neighbours.
that would position working families at a level just above the poverty line. It is time, here in the Okanagan, if we are going to attract and hold on to young working families to increase the minimum wage closer to, if not actually to a living wage. We are seeing student enrollments declining in Okanagan Skaha School District to a point where the Board of Education is discussing severe measures to close schools. The Okanagan is becoming a place that is hostile to young families due to low wages, high housing costs, and the high costs of living. Now is the time for employers in our region to step up to the plate and recognize that having workers in servitude positions is unacceptable. Usually their employment is only part time and they have to work multiple jobs just to survive. If an employer is unable to afford at least the $15 minimum wage level then that employer should not be hiring workers but operating their businesses on their own. The South Okanagan Boundary Labour Council invites workers in our region who are not earning a living wage to work with us to convince the provincial government to make this necessary increase to the minimum wage. We can be contacted at info@soblc.ca. Brent Voss, president South Okanagan Boundary Labour Council
Respect the moment
I attended the Remembrance Day Services, as I have each and every year, regardless of the city, town or village I’m residing in at the time. This year I attended in the Village of Keremeos. I come from a family with a strong military background and I was involved with the deployment of non-military support personnel. My family, as did so many others, fought for our rights and were willing to sacrifice their lives for this freedom. There are those that will offer an opinion that will make your blood boil and as much as we may disagree, we will fight
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and defend their rights to offer their opinion. At the service there was a local journalist beside me taking photos reporting on this solemn and special occasion. I couldn’t help but notice the journalist taking photos during the two minutes of silence as the clicking of her camera was the only sound that was heard. This journalist was there representing the paper and reporting for those that could not attend. It is my opinion that the two minutes of silence should have been observed by her out of respect for the subject of which she was reporting on. I was appalled at this disrespectful behaviour. Did she have the right to ignore the moment of silence yes! Do I have the right to voice my opinion on her behaviour yes! Please journalists if you are reporting on a delicate subject set an example and do so with dignity and respect. The people you are reporting on deserve it. Shannon Haladay Keremeos
Two different mindsets
Kelowna will spend $12 million to purchase 2.9 acres of lakeside land to keep it from developers so they can create a new waterfront park. Stated Mayor Colin Basran, “this was an absolutely incredible opportunity that we just couldn’t refuse.” Also stated in a newspaper was the fact that the acquisition of the site was hailed by city officials as a coup for the public ... as it might have been purchased by developers. At the same time, Penticton will destroy a significant portion of its waterfront park by leasing it to developers for a waterslide which will sit unused for eight or more months of the year despite the huge and increasing opposition to the plan. I can not think of a more accurate and sorry comment about the difference between the people running the two cities. Duane Martin Penticton
A selection of comments on Penticton Western News stories found online:
On Gateway Casinos announces Penticton relocation: “I am happy they have a new location, but I agree where will everyone park? There is already no parking available when there is a hockey game, event at the trade centre and a performance at the Cleland. Adding the casino will only make it worse!”
— posted by Laurie MacKenzie
“I’m really happy they’re keeping it within the city, but I’m surprised at the spot they chose. Great revenue and jobs for our town though, so that’s awesome news.”
— posted by Terri Phillips
“It’s a good thing the building isn’t high up in the air ... despite the fact Penticton is a city and an urban area, we keep hearing this constant refrain about the height of buildings and the fact that anything over, say, 10-storeys is some kind of abomination. Where does that come from?”
— posted by Bradley James Cooper
“Parking will be impossible and expensive ... I was hoping they would build a new facility in some wide open space where there would be ample, free parking ... ”
— posted by Shirl Sobkow
On Oliver lobbying province for more RCMP officers:
“Stiffer punishments would be a better deterrents than more cops.”
— posted by Wendal Murray
On Dale Boyd column Ramble On: Terrorist attacks haven’t become the routine:
“A voice of reason. People sit behind their screens and spout such disgusting racist comments. We are all human and deserve to be treated as such. Canada has always helped give a hand up during times of war. It isn’t time to change because of all the fearmongering of a few.”
— posted by Dawne Young
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Areas need to be addressed before development Penticton City Council is to be commended for their $400,000 restoration project in Penticton Creek. It clearly shows good environmental practice in our sensitive (riparian) areas. Skaha Park: Council was let down by senior staff whose responsibility it was to ensure that council adhered to Penticton Indian Band protocols and adequately address the riparian issues at Skaha Park. Painted turtles are an endangered species with 85 per cent of their habitat destroyed in B.C.’s interior. These turtles exist throughout the Oxbows running alongside
Responsible use of the park
By now it should be abundantly clear to Penticton Council, our Chamber of Commerce and Trio Marine Group, that there is a distinct lack of community support for any commercial development in Skaha Lake Park. It also appears evident that the majority of Penticton citizens are not prepared to idly stand by and see green space in Skaha Lake Park destroyed for any reason, let alone one which has no net benefits to our community. An overwhelming majority of letters and boots on the ground against the development proposal, has been responded to by what is now clearly a silent small minority of those in favour of “improving” the park by tearing up greenspace and replacing it with asphalt. It must surely be time for Penticton Council to accept the wishes of the majority of their citizens and cancel this development project. It should also be time for the Chamber of Commerce to withdraw their support for an unpopular commercial development in a publiclyowned natural park. Trio Marine Group themselves must reconsider a development plan which has the wholehearted opposition of the majority of people living in Penticton and surrounding areas. Today’s children will not thank their elders for a future waterslide venue, or hotel, created at the expense of irreplaceable natural green park space. John McLeod Penticton
Anxiously awaiting a phone call
It was encouraging to read on Kelowna’s $12 million purchase of beach land for expanding parks. Kelowna mayor Colin Basran, council and city planners have shown intelligence at its finest to buy
the Channel Parkway. Much of the land is locatee land (owned by band members) that was cut off with the channelization of the river in the 1940s. You can see clearly as you look at the Oxbows in the camp grounds across from Sudbury that they wound their way through the whole area and I believe right over to Skaha Park. The overflow pond along South Main was always a swampy area and interconnected with the creek in the park therefore always part of a sensitive environmental habitat. Furthermore, the First Nations people sustained themselves by
parkland to accommodate urban expansion and for the benefit of its citizens. They have shown, while progressing with commercial development, the wisdom of what is best long-term for its citizens, not strictly businessminded, by not forgetting the benefits of parkland to its citizens. Their transparency and genuine interest to listen to the public makes them the envy of the Okanagan. One could only imagine how proud Kelowna’s citizens must be of their current mayor, council and senior staff. This is what we call being professional. I am sure if there are any other cities having extreme difficulty understanding the terms: professional, transparency, public opinion and in the public’s best interest they can call Mayor Colin Basran and council at Kelowna City Hall for free advice. The number is 250-4698500. Hurry, call now operators are anxiously awaiting to take your call. Clifford Martin Penticton
Stop the nonsense
Since 1954 when I arrived in Penticton and decided to stay (forever) I have seen many mayors, councillors and managers come and go. We have had some brilliant people serve us over the years and some where so-so. But, I think, we never had so many people in city hall with so little common sense until now. When one listens to some of the statements by the mayor and some councillors at the last council meeting one can only shake ones head. The mayor stated that a percentage of the profit from the water park would be used to acquire new parkland and or improvements for existing parks. We have a very nice water park in that area built and paid for by the Skaha Rotary Club with no cost to the city. It can be used by anyone for free. Now staff and city council intend to bulldoze it
fishing and hunting throughout the Oxbows in the early days. hence the 1910 reserve boundaries encompassing the whole of the south end of town. According to the Sept. 2015 paper: Review of Local Government Implementation of Riparian Areas Regulation: (RAR) a significant number of local governments are inconsistent as to their responsibilities with regard to RAR implementation towards RAR standards. Penticton needs to do a complete review of its environmental policy. Regulations should be in place that would automatically trigger an au-
tomatic environmental assessment before any development takes place in any of these sensitive areas. The following areas need to be addressed: Definitions of streams and riparian areas that is consistent with the RAR that triggers a regulatory action if a development activity is proposed to occur in a riparian assessment area; Regulations requiring an environmental report by a Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) complying with RAR regulations and its assessment methods. The RAR bylaw should support
riparian protection; address soil removal and deposit, tree protection and management, and landscaping as well as any mitigation tools that might apply to riparian areas; all within the framework of provincial RAR regulations. The OCP should contain tools to implement riparian protection for industrial, commercial and residential development and their ancillary activities in riparian areas. Adequate implementation of the above would likely lessen subsequent court actions. Elvena Slump Penticton
Paying it forward — Members of the Upper deck Vees presented a cheque to the South okanagan Children’s Charity from their annual Haunted House attraction, “dr. franks insanitorium”of $1637.91. originally slated for the Upper deck Vees Hockey program, the group decided to donate it to the South okanagan Children’s Charity instead. the cheque was presented at discovery Park at Skaha Lake, one of the charity’s many local community partnershipprojects. Pictured from left to right: SoCC President Pamela waite, Upper deck Vees Members teneesha Coulson, Scott Stephenson, Bruce nierop and Haley Beggs, SoCC Vice President Karen davy, director amber dearin and treasuer Jasmine aantjes (front).
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and many wonderful old pine trees out of there and replace it with some waterslides that will be open for max 2.5 months. I would like to know how many years of 10 per cent profit it will take till the city can replace the present park ? Does anyone out there. anyone at all, think that common sense was used in this instance? The many letters to the Editor to the Western News and the Herald show that the vast majority of the Penticton taxpayers (by last count 30 to 2) are enraged about the outrageous decisions council and staff have made lately. I wonder if certain councillors and the mayor could be impeached for not acting in the best interests of the people as I think they promised to do when they where sworn in. Please people keep on writing letters, phone a councillor, let’s stop this nonsense. Bernie Strohmann Penticton
How green are we?
The latest American National Geographic — Cool It: The Climate Issue — in-
cludes a world map of the binding pledges made by countries to reduce greenhouse gases over two decades. Canada’s efforts have been judged as “highly insufficient,” even lower than the U.S. We could blame it all on Alberta’s tar sands, or B.C.’s methane-producing cattle ranchers, or on all of the people who insist on taking vacations that require air flights, or even on most of us who refuse to give up our cars and pick-ups. But we can make changes, like Germany has, by giving up all nuclear energy production (by 2022), and shifting to solar and wind energy sources. That country is now getting one-third of its electricity from those two sources alone. Although they still get 44 per cent of their power from dirty coal, their production from wind and sun is growing so quickly coal production will soon become unprofitable. In 1990 a bill was introduced and passed in Hamellburg, Bavaria, giving that town the right to produce their own electricity and feed it into the national grid and give the producers a “feedin tariff.” By 1993 small
producers began to receive money to cover their costs of production. By 2000, new laws gave feed-in producers a 20-year guarantee of costs plus a good cash return on their investment. No wonder, then, that turbines on the land and photovoltaic cells on homes have covered Germany. Associations within communities are now investing in both forms of renewables, and are getting a healthy return for their money. Why cannot our towns and cities’ home/condo/store owners form associations which would see the instal-
lation of PV cells on their member’s homes, garages, barns, stores which, when tied into our electrical grid, allow them, at the very minimum to receive a rebate for the power they produce? The next step would be wind turbines built and maintained by an association (co-op) of owners. Land owners in Ontario who have had these installed are making a good dollar simply by leasing their land to producers. There is no end to how “green” we could become. Frank Martens Summerland
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Stolen scooter joy ride Dale Boyd
Western News Staff
PEDESTRIAN HIT — One woman is in the hospital with severe but non life threatening injuries after being dragged nearly 50 feet in a incident on Skaha Lake Road. On Monday (Nov. 23) around 4:50 p.m. fire, police and ambulance were called for a pedestrian struck in front of the Log Cabin motel in the 3200 block of Skaha Lake Road. RCMP reported that the pedestrian was on a disability scooter when she was struck by a Hummer and then dragged under the vehicle for 50 feet. Speed and alcohol are not factors according to the RCMP. The incident is still under investigation.
Photo courtesy of Skylar Noe-Vack
A series of offences, including taking a senior’s mobility scooter for a joyride on Main Street, landed a Penticton man over a year of probation. William Brock Maktaak, 27, received 18 months probation after pleading guilty to one count of assault, multiple counts of causing a disturbance, one count of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and two counts of breaching recognizance. The assault charge stems from Oct. 22, 2014 when police were called to a residence where Maktaak had threatened a woman and was reportedly damaging her property after taking a break-up badly. Maktaak was found to be intoxicated when police arrived. Maktaak was released on an undertaking, however he broke a nocontact condition on that undertaking by calling the woman and leaving three voicemails.
A woman called the RCMP on Nov. 27, 2014 reporting a man who was yelling and screaming as he followed her. She went into a nearby bank on Main Street where Maktaak was reportedly barking at her from the outside. Police attended and arrested him. On Dec. 10, 2014 near the 700 block of Main Street Maktaak secured possession of a elderly man’s scooter driving it down the street and nearly causing an accident. Maktaak was found banging on the windows and yelling at the 24-7 convenience store. Five days later on Dec. 15, 2014 police responded to a complaint of an intoxicated male chasing cars and yelling at them near the 24-7 connivence store on Main Street. Judge Gail Sinclair agreed sentencing Maktaak to time served during his 30 days of incarceration, probation as well as a five-year firearm prohibition.
Pair charged with break-in released Dale Boyd
Western News Staff
A man charged with breaking and entering was released on bail Monday. Samuel-Luc PrescottPerreault and Karli Alisha Vinthers are both facing charges of breaking and entering, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and possessing a break-in instrument. On Nov. 22 around 8:45 p.m. an off-duty police officer was walking his dog and observed two individuals in the locked tire bin at Canadian Tire. Police responded and observed a male on the pile of tires wearing black clothing and gloves. The male attempted to climb onto the roof to get away, but was boxed in by three police cars. The female was later located hiding in the tire pile. RCMP reported that Prescott-Perrault was arrested at the scene and was found to be in possession of a collapsable baton and a knife. Bolt cutters, wire cutters and a lock cutter were found on the scene. An abandoned vehicle was nearby was found to contain a number of break-in tools and tires. Prescott-Perreault was released on bail Monday and is scheduled for an arraignment hearing Nov. 25. Vinthers has an arraignment hearing scheduled for Dec. 2.
Water, sewer and electricity changes Utilities like water, sewer and electricity are critical to keeping your family safe and healthy, and businesses operating successfully. The City needs to make sure these are sustainable for the entire community over a long-term, and this requires system upgrades.
$20.6 million
in water system upgrades 2016 to 2020
$11.2 million
in sewer system upgrades 2016 to 2020
$20.9 million
in electrical system upgrades 2016 to 2020, PLUS 4.6 - 6.2% in estimated annual FortisBC cost increases
There is a proposal to incrementally increase the rates over 5 years to make systems sustainable. The changes are different according to what type of customer you are, also known as the “rate class.” Here’s what that will mean according to the average customer in each rate class:
Residential
Small commercial
Industrial
5.2 - 14.6% -41 - 11.3% 3.2 - 4.1%
1.8 - 9.1% 5.2 - 34.5% 1.4 - 3.1%
2.7 - 10.2% 6.1-133.6% 1.4 - 3.2%
PDSL break-in
A break-in occurred at the offices of the Penticton and District Society for Community Living offices at 180 Industrial Ave. W in the early morning hours of Nov. 22. At around 3:30 a.m. the front glass door to the building was smashed and cabinets appeared to have been searched and rifled through. Police are still investigating as to whether or not anything was taken.
Prolific offender arrested in Alberta
A prolific offender from the Oliver area is facing 23 charges with more on the way in connection with a series of break and enters and property crimes in Medicine Hat, Alta. Brooks Vandenbroek, 37, has been charged with four counts of break and enter, possession of breakin instruments and possession of stolen property over $5,000 among other charges. Vandenbroek was arrested in Medicine Hat on Nov. 19 and is awaiting a court date in Alberta.
Debt financing will help stabilize rates
Some years this will go down - but debt will stabilize rates
= $34.20
For capital upgrades & annual FortisBC increases
more per month by 2020
Debt financing will help stabilize rates
Rate calculation will change
= $216.70
For capital upgrades & annual FortisBC increases
more per month by 2020
Debt financing will help stabilize rates
Rate calculation will change
For capital upgrades & annual FortisBC increases
= $1,030.80
more per month by 2020
This is an overview of the changes. For details of the utility rate review and changes, visit www.penticton.ca under Latest News. Your input is welcome! Email mitch.moroziuk@penticton.ca, call 250-490-2515 or leave comments in writing at City Hall by Nov. 27.
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Snow Balltruism Dan Walton Western News
THE OK TIRE SNOW BALL took place at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on Nov. 21. Pictured clockwise from the bottom, coorganizer Wendy Goudie addresses the lively crowd before the competition begins; Tova Tambour’s dress experiences centrifugal force as her partner Kent Peppar gives her a twirl during their dance; David and Michou Szabo are seen performing the winning routine of the event; and Alysha Williams and Amberlee Erdmann put together an act that centred around the empowerment of women. Dan Walton/ Western News
The OK Tire Snow Ball generated thousands of dollars for eight local charities on the evening of Nov. 21, and the biggest beneficiary was Pathways Addiction Resource Centre. Seven South Okanagan couples spent weeks practicing a routine for the event, each competing on behalf of a different charity. Being represented by the winning couple, Pathways was awarded $1,500, and every other team won at least $500 for their charity. The couple to win Pathways the top prize was David and Michou Szabo, who stayed truest to the format ballroom dancing while dancing to At Last by Etta James. “It was truly a traditional, romantic ballroom dance,” said Darryl Myers, agency director at Pathways. “The dancing was great and the emotion they put into the dance was just lovely. You could really get the feeling and emotion from when they were dancing and it was like a love story. It was beautiful.” Myers said Pathways meets over 700 new clients each year, and in order to adequately provide their services, fundraising is essential. With the holiday season approaching, Pathways is getting ready to launch two more initiatives. “We’re running a group for people who are affected by a family member’s substance abuse, so how they’re going to be able to cope with that coming up through the holiday,” she said. “Another group is for clients who are working on their recovery and how to get through the holidays because it’s a very difficult time for many people.” “Pathways is a great charity and they do a lot of great work in town with people who have different addiction problems,” said David. David and Michou have been married for decades, but aside from one attempt at dance lessons, and lessons as a young girl for Michou, they had almost no dance experience. “We started taking dance lessons once about 15 years ago, once, and I broke a bone in my foot,” David said. “We had three classes and then I didn’t dance anymore after that until we started this training.” “The toughest part was deciding we were going to take it seriously; dealing with aches and pains and practicing five days a week,” Michou said. “In order to do that we had to commit to showing up every day.” Each member of the audience casted a ballot to select the winning couple. There were a number of factors for voters to consider – their favourite contestants, favourite charity being represented and the most impressive routine. David believes his and Michou’s creative selection benefitted from the average age of the audience. “They maybe had a little bit more of a connec-
tion with that song,” he said. “And our routine was pretty good, my wife had a great looking dress on and it looked good when we sort of threw it around the dance floor.” “It was such an amazing opportunity for us to participate,” Michou said. “I’m a Dancing with the Stars fan, I watch that regularly, so secretly I’ve always thought it would a good thing to participate in, so for me the Snow Ball was the closest thing to that, and to then win it, we’re over the moon.” They praised their choreographer, Wendy Goudie, for helping them to formulate the winning routine. “Wendy gets things done,” Michou said. “She pushed us further than we thought we could go. Not only did she choreograph, but she made sure that we didn’t just go in and start dancing, we did some coordination exercises, we then did some strengthening exercises and then we worked on our routine. Her ability to build week by week what we needed and when we needed it was paramount to our success.” If the Snow Ball happens again in 2016, and if David and Michou are invited back, David said they’ll definitely return to defend the title, and they’re already thinking of another routine to try out. “We’re busy people, but we committed to take the time to practice,” Michou said. “We spent more time together in the past seven weeks than we have in a long time.”
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Laughing with Levigne Dan Walton Western News
The toll that new media is taking on today’s youth will be examined by Mitch Levigne, a 17-year-old stand up comedian who’s slated to perform at a fundraiser for the BC Winter Games. “Being born with the internet, my generation is incredibly good at accessing information,” he said. “We can find whatever we want, but we have a lot of trouble remembering it. We can never apply what we learn without our phones.” Because the fundraiser takes place at a pub, Levigne will be performing in front of an audience much older than what he’s normally used to. He admits it’s easier to con-
Comedian Mitch Levigne will be telling jokes at a BC Winter Games fundraiser on Nov. 26.
nect with people his age, but he’s prepared jokes for the adults that
are clean and relatable, which he says is the key to comedy. “I just observe the world and find those little things that are kind of wrong with it. For example, our cell phones shoot text messages into outer space and then back into the hand of the person you’re messaging at the speed of light, and then people sometimes complain when it takes more than three seconds.” Levigne’s comedy will be part of the Friends of the Games fundraiser at Tug’s Taphouse on Nov. 26, and his set will be followed by a live auction by Tony Acland. Tickets cost $20 each and include a burger, fries and drink, and can be purchased at Tug’s, the Penticton Community Centre and the BC Winter Games office on Martin Street.
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IN BRIEF Swinging start The newly formed Penticton Swing ’N Jive Dance Association is throwing its first party and everyone is invited, especially beginners. A lesson on swing dancing for beginners starts at 7:30 p.m. At 8:10, the vibrancy of big band music takes the party into full swing, offering music from many eras, and will kick off with tunes from the Charleston era. Lessons will be led by Allan Carke, whose danced in many of the hotbeds for swing around Canada and the U.S. “This is a vibrant group with a retro feel and unique to the Okanagan,” Clarke said. “The focus of this dance style is fun and exciting. Once you know the basics, you can take right off and add to those steps in no time.” The dancing takes place at the Orchard House and music will be spun by DJ Tenacious T. Tickets cost $10 each and $8 for students with proceeds benefitting Peach City Radio. The event will also be free of alcohol. Kip Moore in Penticton Country musician Kip Moore from Nashville, Tn. has been booked in Penticton after expanding his Wild Ones tour. Wild Ones is his second album,
which is “a super-sized record caught somewhere between blue-collar country music and stadiumsized rock ’n’ roll,” according to his press release. “My favourite part of this crazy life we have is playing live,” Moore said. “We’ve been playing so many of these new songs in the live show because we road-tested them night after night before recording what became the final album.” Opening for Moore will be The Cadillac Three, who have been hailed by Rolling Stone Country as one of “10 New Artists You Need to Know.” The show happens at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Feb. 19. Tickets cost $29 to $55 and can be purchased at the SOEC box office and online at valleyfirsttix.com. Christmas at the Cannery Christmas music by Mat Duffus will be shared at the Opus Bistro on Nov. 26 and 27 from 6 p.m. until 8. Both of his sets take place right before the Many Hats Theatre Co.’s presentation of Dashing Through the Snow in the Penticton Cannery, where Duffus will be playing holiday classics and a hint of original material. Dashing Through the Snow show every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. until Dec. 5, as well as a 2 p.m. manitees on Sundays.
OSO shares Classic Beauty Anita Perry Contributed
What could be more beautiful than a timeless classic? This question was posed at the recent Okanagan Symphony Orchestra concert entitled Classic Beauty, featuring music written in or inspired by the “classical” style of the 18th century. The concert began with a beautiful interpretation of The Dances of the Furies and Blessed Spirits from Gluck’s opera Orfeo ed Euridice. Maestra Rosemary Thomson seemed to draw the sounds from the orchestra with her fingertips with delicate artistry. Next was Luminous Night by Brett Lee. This work was origi-
nally an exercise in orchestration for which the then student Lee used four of his own original songs as his material. The resulting work is a beautiful sound painting in impressionistic style. In a program that centered around classical beauty, the Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococco Theme was clearly the highlight. From the moment he set foot on the stage, soloist Ariel Barnes exuded confidence and ease. In his hands, the cello rejoiced, lamented, danced and wept. It was a rare treat to have an artist of such caliber perform in the Okanagan, and Barnes more than merited the spontaneous standing ovation he received. To end the evening, the OSO performed Mozart’s Symphony
No. 40. Thomson conducted with finesse and the precision so necessary for a successful performance of Mozart’s work. It was clear that every member of the orchestra had put care and attention to each phrase and cadence. And the answer to “What could be more beautiful than a timeless classic?” The response would have to be the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra’s most recent offering of an entire evening of tasteful and elegant music. It was indeed a concert of Classic Beauty in every sense. Anita Perry is a musical composer and reviews performances for the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra.
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Retiree morphs into musician Dan Walton Western News
Max Hughes built his musical career with the Penticton Concert Band, despite having learned his first instrument at the age of 65. “I like being able to concentrate on something that allows me to keep my brain active and hand-eye coordination,” he said. “It was a bit of a challenge learning because at about age 65 your reflexes start slowing.” The Penticton Concert Band originally came about in the 1940s, and after a boom and bust, it folded in the 1980s. It wasn’t long before that style of music became noticeably absent, and in the mid 1990s, the band was rehashed by Paula Baker, who was a high school music teacher. As Baker was recruiting members, Hughes, who was nearing retirement, was looking for a new hobby and decided to join. Hughes, now a tenor saxophonist, said he’d always been interested in playing music, but he grew up in Australia where musical studies weren’t offered through school. “The only group musical training you could get in my town was the Salvation Army, but that’s all brass and I wasn’t interested in that, so it was Paula Baker’s introduction of the adult band that got me going. I began as an absolute beginner and I was getting close to 65 when I started, so that makes me in my low 80s right now.” In the early days of the rejuvenated band, the musicians were “mostly absolute beginners.”
AS ONE OF THE original members of the Penticton Concert Band’s resurgence, Max Hughes learned almost everything he knows as a saxophonist by practicing with the group. Dan Walton/Western News
A few years later, members became more comfortable reading sheet music and were able to significantly expand their repertoire. Hughes was then taken under the wing of local musician Larry Crawford. “So I spent a year or two with Larry trying to learn a bit more about the jazz idiom.”
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The concert band has grown steadily during Hughes’ tenure and is now around 40 members in size, and he said each instrument and element in the group is essential for the band to embody its full sound. “When the band is playing as a group there’s full harmony there. People seem to like it because of the variety of music.” It’s easy for the band members to feel confident about their progress after noticing the large attendances they continue to attract. “People showed last year that they appreciate the type of music we play by the attendance they gave,” he said in reference to a sold out show last season at the Penticton United Church, which holds around 900 people.
In its earlier days, the concert band rotated through music directors more regularly. The group substantially grew in its professionalism nine years ago when Gerald Nadeau took over as director, and upon his retirement, that role was taken over in September by Dave Brunelle, who teaches band and jazz at Skaha Lake Middle School. “The directors have been really good in bringing the band along as the members became more proficient. Each director added a little bit more to it in the complexity of the music, so the band was forced to improve along with it,” he said. “I think Dave Brunelle will take us to the next highest level. The future looks very favourable for the band.”
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Debbie Stephenson, Brent Parker and Valerie White stand on the roadside near the Penticton Public Library on Oct. 27 rallying support for the 17 laundry service jobs at the Penticton Regional Hospital that could be lost due to privatization.
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Economist says no case for privatizing laundry services Dale Boyd
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A Simon Fraser University economist says there is no business case for privatizing inhouse laundry services. Simon Fraser School of Public Policy economist Dr. Marvin Shaffer reviewed two documents from the Interior Health Authority he obtained through a Freedom of Information request. The IHA announced last year it would seek bids from the private sector to take over operations of all its in-house laundry services in hospitals in Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon, Kamloops and Nelson as well as services in six smaller communities. Another announcement regarding the IHA’s plans is expected before the end of the year. In the documents obtained by Shaffer, originating in 2010, the IHA concludes that outsourcing laundry would
yield savings compared to keeping the in-house services. According to Shaffer, no valid financial analysis of these options is provided. Shaffer also indicated there are unexplained discrepancies in the cost of building a new, centralized laundry facility, one of the options being considered by the IHA. The cost of building the facility, outlined in one of the documents, using a private-public partnership was estimated to cost $20 million. Another document said it would cost $10 million if it was built by the private sector. “There is no explanation of why there should be such a discrepancy, particularly given that in both cases the facility would be built by the private sector,” Shaffer said in a press released issued by the Hospital Employees Union (HEU). The analysis was commissioned by the
HEU, representing 175 laundry workers who would be impacted by the contracting out of the services. Local governments in Nelson, Kamloops, Williams Lake, Summerland, Vernon and 100 Mile House have recently passed motions opposing the privatization of services. Workers took to the streets across the Interior in October including Penticton. A rally was held defending the 17 jobs that laundry services provide in Penticton. A local laundry worker, Michael Vandegriend, said he would be looking for a new job if the privatization occurs. “I’m just trying to save local jobs. In the long run it’s cheaper to keep laundry in-house,” Vandegriend told the Western News in October. “I might have to bump someone out of a different department or find another job.”
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BMX Track proposal could include farming Steve Kidd
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A group of students from UBC Okanagan are working on a plan they think might satisfy both opponents and supporters of creating a new BMX track on city-owned land near Munson Mountain. They say it will help spur Penticton’s economy at the same time. Kimberly Ouwor, Nicky Sellinger, Anton Urtan, Kelsey Branchflower and Mitchell Cockburn are management students
at UBC-O working on a class-based research project under the supervision of Dr. Eric Li, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Management, on promoting healthy living. The group is working to create a marketing plan combining two uses for the Munson Mountain property: the BMX track and food forestry. Food forestry, according to Ouwor, is a new way of urban farming. In this case that means creating community gardens
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that the entire community can work on and have access to. That ties in with Penticton BMX by creating a collaboration between food forestry and BMX,
putting healthy living at the core of both uses for the Munson Mountain lands. “You have your physical activity and you would have your healthy food as
well,” said Ouwor. The road to creating a new BMX race track at Munson Mountain is a long and, you might say, rocky one. Opponents have suggested the land is too valuable for agricultural uses to be given over to the dirt racing track, while proponents have suggested that only a portion of the property is arable, and the track wouldn’t prevent the land to being returned to agriculture in the future. At present, the proposed use of the land for
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nity is really the positive benefits of this collaboration,” said Ouwor. “We want to show that Penticton BMX being there won’t be a negative impact on the community as far as the land being used for a non-agricultural use, because there will be a collaboration with food forestry. There would be gardening involved so there would be that agricultural use of the land.” Dr. Eric Li said this group is one of 30 working on concepts for marketing healthy living ideas. Almost 200 students are involved, he said, working on projects throughout the Okanagan and Similkameen, including working with food banks, Parkway Elementary on a food garden and in Keremeos on health promotion. “While we directed in the area of food forestry, we had a couple of different facets to choose from and that is why we leaned more towards BMX, because it is that healthy living lifestyle that we felt most passionate about,” said Sellinger.
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a BMX track is before the Agricultural Land Commission. Len Robson, manager of public works, said that there is no telling how long it may take to get a decision. “It’s in their process. It kind of goes out of our control as soon as we submit it,” said Robson. “They can take up to whatever time they need.” Sellinger said they hope their marketing plan can help bring both sides of the BMX issue together. “We have quite a vision for even five to 10 years down the road. We hope to improve the economy of Penticton as a whole,” said Sellinger, adding that implementing the new race track could make Penticton a destination for BMX athletes. That, she said, could bring huge revenues sources to Penticton, and also emphasize Penticton as a tourist community and the importance of healthy living through both physical activity and healthy, locally grown foods. “What we are looking to present to the commu-
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Pharmacies now giving flu shots
PHARMACIST ESHA RANDHAWA gives Penticton MLA Dan Ashton an influenza vaccination Friday at the Penticton Rexall Drug Store on Skaha Lake Road.
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Getting a flu shot isn’t part of an MLA’s usual duties, but Dan Ashton decided he wanted to make a point of getting his annual vaccination. The Penticton MLA said getting the influenza vaccine is very important, especially in Penticton where the population is older. “I have been a firm supporter of people get-
ting flu shots, of people getting vaccinated for it, for years,” said Ashton. “The last thing we need is for it to catch hold in our community and especially with our aged population here. It’s absolutely devastating when people do get sick.” While most people who have a flu are often well enough to return to work in a week to 10 days, weakness and fatigue may persist for longer. The symptoms
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of influenza develop quickly and include fever, fatigue, body aches, shivering and headaches. Congestion and coughing are also common. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, there were about 8,000 reported hospitalizations due to influenza and 600 reported influenza-related deaths in 2014-15. Nesha Randhawa, the Rexall Drug Store pharmacist that gave
Ashton his shot, said it makes sense for as many people as possible to get the shot. “I don’t think people really realize how severe it can be. It is pretty debilitating,” said Randhawa. To get it, she said, people just need to drop by a pharmacy that is giving out the shot, sign a consent form and they can get it right away. “I know lots of people are running out of the flu shot, so the sooner you get it the better,” said Randhawa. London Drugs says pharmacists now play a key role in achieving higher flu immunization rates in Canada. During this year’s immunization campaign, London Drugs pharmacists expect to administer more flu vaccinations than ever before. Although flu viruses exist throughout the world year-round, in Canada the flu season usually runs from late November to April. The flu shot is available throughout
the province at public health clinics, physicians’ offices, travel clinics and pharmacies. It is free in B.C. for children between six months and five years, seniors 65 and older,
pregnant women, Aboriginal people, and individuals with chronic health conditions or compromised immune systems. As well, the nasal spray flu vaccine is provided free
at public health clinics and physicians’ offices to children two to 17 years of age who are at risk of serious illness from influenza or who live with someone who is at risk.
Firehall contract awarded in Osoyoos Dale Boyd
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A process that started in 2008 has finally broken ground and the new firehall in Osoyoos is expected to open approximately one year from now. The $5.9 million contract was awarded to the local Penticton business Greyback Construction Ltd. and groundbreaking has already taken place at the 74 Avenue location SUE MCKORTOFF near Highway 97. “We’re very pleased to award it to a local company,” said Osoyoos Mayor Sue McKortoff. “We’re excited because we’ve already started and they are pouring cement I think.” The funds were voted for by residents of Osoyoos in a referendum last year which allowed the town to
pay back the $5.9 million over the next 20 years. The process jumped through many hoops and has been talked about for years according to McKortoff. A study was completed to see if there was as need for the new hall, an architect was contracted and many factors were taken into consideration. “When you’re spending a lot of money like this it has to go through a very stringent procedure,” McKortoff said. “I know that Town staff have been very involved over these many years making sure that what is being done is appropriate.” McKortoff applauded the efforts of Osoyoos fire chief Rick Jones along with deputy chief Bill Roque and volunteer Blake Oglivy, who were instrumental in getting the long, drawn-out process to completion. “I can’t say enough about the three members from the firehall that were extremely involved in every detail of this,” McKortoff said. “It’s phenomenal how detailed you need to be with something like this.” The fire hall will contain a new training centre and will feature state-of-the-art facilities.
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An independent prosecutor is being appointed to see if a B.C. Liberal political staffer should be charged for lying under oath to the Information and Privacy Commissioner. Commissioner Elizabeth Denham referred the case to the RCMP in October after investigating the deletion of emails by ministerial assistant George Gretes in Transportation Minister Todd Stone’s office in late 2014. Denham interviewed Gretes and other staffers after former executive assistant Tim Duncan made a complaint to her describing deletion of emails that were sought by the NDP opposition under freedom of information (FOI) legislation. Denham’s investigation found that in the transportation ministry case, records were intentionally deleted to avoid public release. Gretes denied under oath that he had taken over Duncan’s computer keyboard to “triple delete” a series of emails related to meetings on transportation safety on Highway 16 in northern B.C. The Criminal Justice Branch announced Thursday it was appointing Vancouver lawyer Greg DelBigio to see if Gretes should be charged. Within hours, DelBigio resigned from the case
because he is representing a B.C. Liberal Party staffer charged with Election Act violations. Denham said she referred the case to the RCMP after Gretes “admitted to giving false testimony under oath.” Gretes resigned when Denham’s report was released. Stone has repeatedly said since that whatever emails were deleted from Duncan’s computer, official records related to a series of meetings with communities along Highway 16 are intact. NDP leader John Horgan said the appointment of a special prosecutor means the government won’t be able to “just sweep it under the rug” and it allows the police to look beyond the issue of whether false testimony was given. The opposition to Denham’s report looked at three FOI responses to the B.C. government and found incidents of “negligent searches for records, a failure to keep adequate email records, a failure to document searches, and the willful destruction of records responsive to an access request.” Denham spoke to an all-party committee of MLAs this week, calling for the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act to be changed to include a “duty to document” key actions and decisions by government.
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Arctic blast headed to South Okanagan Steve Kidd
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The South Okanagan and Similkameen can expect their first blast of snow through today and tomorrow, with snowfalls of five to 15 centimetres possible by Monday afternoon According to a special weather statement from Environment Canada, the first Arctic outbreak of the season will bring bracing Arctic air, blowing snow and
“crummy travel conditions” to the Southern Interior of British Columbia by Nov. 23. An intensifying low pressure area will develop into a powerful upper trough near the Washington coastline by Tuesday morning. As the deepening trough approaches, light snow is expected over the Southern Interior Sunday night. At the same time as the southern low is developing, an Arctic
high pressure system in northern B.C. will intensify and shove Arctic air southward. By early Tuesday morning, the Arctic front will
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Tourism business in the Okanagan rising ism businesses is up in our region, five to 10 per cent over previous years. Many saw business pick up in the months of May, June and September, something that wouldn’t have happened a decade ago. The tourism industry pumped $1.75 billion in spent dollars into the Thompson-Okanagan region, and attracted 3.5 million visitors. “Some areas felt the impact of the forest fires and the smoke in the air towards the end of sum-
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Tourism business operators from across the Thompson Okanagan gathered in Kelowna last week to talk about the development of their industry. Called the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association Annual General Meeting and Tourism Summit 2015, most of that talk around the Manteo Resort conference room was positive. Revenues for tour-
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to prosper. In recent years, TOTA has began to tout the concept of a regional marketing to its members, that a collective marketing approach is better for business, and offers greater attraction options for tourists, rather than directly competing with each other. “There has been an evolution in how we market ourselves as a region, but it’s still a work in progress,” he said. Mandziuk also cited the importance of establishing Destination
BC, a provincial tourism marketing arm of the government that is overseen by the industry rather than politicians or political appointees, to help market tourism both within and outside the province. “It has been two and half years since Destination BC was started and we’re starting to see results now from that effort,” said Mandziuk, who noted it also complements the Destination Canada tourism promotion initiatives
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career-oriented.” It is a similar challenge to what the local agriculture industry faces, where nobody locally wants to pick the fruit leaving orchardists to increasingly rely on other labour options, such as bringing in workers from Mexico. Like agriculture, for the tourism industry there are no easy answers to that issue, but Judas said the industry has to continue to build a marketing case for how tourism related jobs are a great resumé builder and a way to learn more about the career opportunities that tourism might hold. “There is also the opportunity to enjoy some of the resort areas and cities around or province to experience the amazing amenities that draws tourists there, whether it be skiing in the winter or summer activities,” Judas said. Mandzuik said TOTA estimates that by 2020, there will be a shortfall of people to fill 1,600 full-time jobs, one that his organization wants to address “headon” now rather than waiting till it reaches a crisis stage. “We already hear about labour issues in our region. I know of one hotel property that has to close down half the hotel because they can’t find staff to support keeping the rooms open,” Mandziuk said. “Those issues are important for us because it is the tourism employees that play a key role in delivering a positive tourism experience to our visitors.” He said if you don’t have enough staff it will diminish the experience, one of the best marketing tools for bringing people back again and again. To that end, Mandzuik said TOTA and a provincial human resources initiative called GO TO HR have joined forces on a $250,000 investment over the next two years to put a tourism industry labour recruiter on the ground in the Okanagan. That person’s role, Mandzuik explained, is to develop awareness on both a local and international level of job opportunities that exist here.
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Scott Conway posted a strong message on Twitter after the Penticton Vees’ 23-game win streak ended following a 4-2 loss in Langley on Nov. 20. “Now we have experienced it all,” he wrote. “Teams better watch out the rest of the year because we are coming harder than ever.” The next day the Vees, Canada’s top junior A team, speed-bagged the Coquitlam Express 8-2 with the knock-out punch delivered in the first period with five goals. When asked about the message Conway said people could have seen that coming. The sign to him was them being in closer games where at the start of the season they were wining by a minimum of three goals. “All of a sudden it’s overtime, overtime … eventually it was bound to come that loss,” he said. “The whole point about the tweet was after that loss we got really close together. We just stayed together and helped each other out and we know how it feels to lose now. After the first game we did too, but after the win streak it definitely hurt us a little bit. Now we’re not focused more on the win streak, we’re focused on staying together as a team and winning the next game, and the next game after that.” Agianst the Express on Saturday, the Vees surrendered the first goal for the sixth time in 26 games. It was all Vees after that with eight unanswered goals by Easton Brodzinski, Demico Hannoun, Dante Fabbro, the eventual winner, Tyson Jost, Fabbro again, Scott Conway, Chris Gerrie and Brodzinski a sec-
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DANTE FABBRO and the Penticton Vees easily handled the Coquitlam Express at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Centre 8-2, following a 1-0 Vees win in the South Okanagan Events Centre. Fabbro scored the winner in Coquitlam.
ond time. The Vees fired 44 shots at the Express and starter Tyger Howat was yanked after 24 minutes, 46 seconds of action in which he allowed seven goals on 24 shots. He was relieved by Lawson Fenton. Vees coach-general manager Fred Harbinson
said it was his team’s hardest working game of the year. “Both ways I thought when we had the puck we were moving it real quick and moving our feet,” he said. “As soon as we lost the puck, we found ways to retrieve it and recover it. It was something we talk-
ed about in the morning. Sometimes a loss is what can spur you and get you back on track. The streak was fun while it lasted. We want to win every game and we didn’t on Friday. We found a way to on Saturday.” Conway said it wasn’t even the goals that was im-
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pressive about the win. “I just think we were all over them since the drop of the puck,” he added. “We want to be the hardest working team in this league right now. It definitely showed this weekend.” The Vees play the Vernon Vipers Wednesday, 7 p.m. at the SOEC.
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The Yellowknife peewee Wolfpack take road trips to another level. They are willing to board planes to face quality teams and travelled nearly 2,300 kilometres via WestJet to play in the Penticton Minor Hockey Association Peewee Tier 2 tournament over the weekend. “It’s a great opportunity for us. Living far away, we don’t get the opportunity to play as many teams as we would like or the calibre of play we would like to find,” said Wolfpack coach Randy Caines, whose team finished 11th in the 12-team tournament after defeating the Salmon Arm Silvertips 5-3. “It’s always difficult to find the right match in tournaments.” The Wolfpack trailed the Silvertips 3-0 late in the second period on Nov. 22 when they began chipping away. Caines said the coaches are proud when the players perform to their capabilities. Caines said the difference in their play from the first half was doing things that worked for them.
“Sometimes you try and carry it down the ice and you try and dilly-dally through some players. That was not working for us at all,” he said. “What was working was good old fashion hockey, dumped it in, applied the pressure and good things happen when you go to the net.” The Wolfpack coach liked that his team stayed focused and dug down. “They never gave up. Individual players got the goals. It was the team that worked together to win small battles and those small battles added up,” he said. Liam Mathieson, Wolfpack captain, said they enjoyed playing in Penticton. He also felt they played well in their final game. “It felt good not losing all of our games,” he said. Walking down the tunnel to their dressing room, one Wolfpack player lifted his arms in the air and cheered the fact they didn’t finish last. “For these kids, playing hockey is a treat. Standings is not as important,” added Caines when told about that. “We’re trying to find the competitive games. Sometimes it’s lopsided.
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We don’t have the luxury of playing every single weekend against same-calibre teams. You come down, take a gamble and hope you have a few good games. This certainly did make our weekend. It was the right tournament to come to to expose our players to high-calibre play. Also fortunate to be in a game that was really close.” The Wolfpack got up at 3 a.m. on Nov. 20 to catch a connecting flight to Calgary before arriving in Kelowna. Their goalie was nearly late arriving as he missed the first flight and managed to catch a second flight at 1 p.m. The Wolfpack lost to the North Shore Winter Club 8-3. That was followed up by a 12-0 loss to Kelowna and a 9-3 loss to Coquitlam. “The kids themselves don’t spend a whole lot of time reflecting on any losses,” he said. “They just like being together, they like playing hard and definitely the win is memorable.” It was Caines’ idea to come to Penticton and he approached team manager April Desjarlais to see if it would work. see WOLFPACK pg. 24
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The Pen High Lakers senior boys volleyball team achieved its season goal — they have earned a provincial berth. The Lakers, ranked No. 6, earned a wild card berth after they defeated the NorKam Saints in the Okanagan Valley championship in four sets, 22-25, 25-3, 25-23 and 25-19 in Kamloops on the weekend. Gunning said consistent play helped them win. “After losing the first set, it was nice to see us settle down and come back strong in the second,” he said. “Served
consistently well all weekend.” The Lakers opened the championship with a three-set loss to the No. 2 ranked Mt. Boucherie Bears. Gunning said his team played OK, but couldn’t keep the Bears off balance. They weren’t able to get enough blocks to slow the Bears’ outside hitters. “Overall, we played okay this weekend,” said Gunning. “We are missing one of our power hitters, Nick Everton with back problems, so that does have a bit of an impact on our size and our depth.” With the amount of
parity at the AAA level this year, that gives Gunning optimism about what his team can do. “We feel like if we play well, we can certainly finish in the top eight, possibly higher,” said Gunning. “It should be a great tournament and the boys are looking forward to it.” Nathan Bendig was chosen as an all-star for the event. The Lakers senior girls team also qualified as the third seed behind Kelowna and Mt. Boucherie. Junior boys advance The Lakers took ad-
vantage of home turf to advance to the provincial championship in Mt. Boucherie Nov. 2628. The Lakers hosted the Okanagan Valley championship on the weekend and defeated the Mt. Boucherie Bears in three sets, 18-25, 2515, 15-13 in the semifinals. They then went on to beat Seaton of Vernon in four sets in the bestof-five final, 25-18, 2522, 19-25 and 25-6. “The boys were very excited to beat Boucherie since in two earlier meetings between the teams, Boucherie won in very close matches,” said Lakers co-coach Annika Everton, adding
that her and co-coach JP Wikerd were impressed with the progress over the season. Junior girls miss out on provincials The Lakers failed in their attempt to qualify
for the provincial championships, losing to South Kamloops Secondary 25-16 and 25-19 in the quarter-final of the valley championships. Coach Bruce McElroy said his team played some of their best volleyball during the
valleys held in Vernon. In pool play, Penticton beat Kalamalka 23-25, 25-20 and 15-7, before losing to Valleyview (Kamloops) 25-13, 21-25 and 15-11] and Mt. Boucherie (W. Kelowna) 25-22 and 25-17.
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It’s expected to be a long cold winter… Will you help? We are looking for blankets, sleeping bags, toques, scarves, gloves/mittens, winter coats, socks and long underwear! New or gently used to give to the homeless and to those in need. Our goal is to hand out blankets, coats and other cold winter items to our Soup Kitchen clientele and others in need, at the Parish Hall @ St. Saviors Church adjacent to the Soup Kitchen, on December 14th and 15th from 9:00 to 4:00 p.m. An early warm Christmas gift, to the people we serve daily and to ALL THOSE IN NEED. If you can help, please drop off blankets and other items to my office @ 699 Main Street, or we can arrange to have them picked up from your home or office. We will arrange to have them cleaned if need be and delivered to the Parish Hall “Free Store”.
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(As of Nov. 25) Interior Division GP W L T Otl Penticton 26 24 2 0 0 Salmon Arm 25 16 6 2 1 W.Kelowna 25 14 9 0 2 Vernon 27 13 13 0 1 Trail 25 10 15 0 0 Merritt 28 8 18 0 2
Pts Otw 48 4 35 0 30 1 27 2 20 2 18 0
Island Division GP W L T Otl Nanaimo 271610 0 1 Cowichan V. 25 13 8 1 3 Powell R. 25 14 10 0 1 Victoria 28 10 15 0 3 Alberni V. 25 10 131 1
Pts Otw 33 1 30 1 29 2 23 1 22 2
Mainland Division GP W L T Otl 26 16 6 2 2 25 16 6 1 2 26 15 11 0 0 25 10 11 1 3 27 7 18 0 2 25 4 21 0 0
Pts Otw 36 1 35 1 30 1 24 4 16 0 8 1
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League Leaders GP G A PTS Tyson Jost, PV 26 23 31 54 S.Rempal, NC 27 26 27 53 Scott Conway, PV 24 19 29 48 Matthew Hoover, NC 27 19 16 35 Devin Brosseau, NC 27 11 2435 Colton Kerfoot, CE 25 12 22 34 Matthew Graham, LR 26 14 19 33 Taro Hirose, SAS 25 5 27 32 Colin Grannary, MC 28 16 15 31 Dante Fabbro, PV 20 7 24 31 Brayden Gelsinger, VG 28 7 24 31 E.Brodzinski, PV 25 20 10 30 Justin Fregona, LR 26 18 12 30 J.Kawaguchi, CC 25 13 17 30 Nick Hutchison, SAS 23 11 19 30 Liam Blackburn, WKW 25 10 2030 Vimal Sukumaran, CC 21 17 1229 Ryan Burton, CVC 25 12 17 29 Carson Bolduc, SAS 25 7 22 29 Gavin Gould, MC 24 12 16 28
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GP W L T GAA SV% A.Brodeur, PV 16 15 0 0 1.61 .943
Z.Driscoll, PV 9 8 1 0 1.89 .936 G.Nieto, WW 5 4 1 0 2.01 .919 M.Esposito, CC 10 6 2 0 2.08 .916 Chase Perry,WW 21 12 7 2 2.27 .903 Aidan Pelino, CC 18 10 6 1 2.29 .919 B.Kegler, SAS 8 4 3 0 2.34 .931 A.Shortridge, VV 18 11 7 0 2.51 .928 Jeff Smith, PR 20 12 8 0 2.54 .925 Matt Galajda, VG 20 8 11 0 2.69 .904 Vees Scoring Tyson Jost Scott Conway Dante Fabbro Easton Brodzinski Chris Gerrie Colton Poolman Nicholas Jones Demico Hannoun Owen Sillinger Dixon Bowen Luke Voltin Mitchell Brooks Domenic Masellis Seamus Donohue Benjamin Brar Griffin Mendel David Eccles Gabe Bast Desi Burgart Taylor Ward Sam Jones
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G A PTS PIM 23 31 54 24 19 29 48 30 7 24 31 12 20 10 30 20 8 12 20 10 0 19 19 18 2 14 16 6 9 5 14 24 7 6 13 6 4 7 11 12 2 9 11 25 2 4 6 17 1 5 6 47 0 5 5 16 2 2 4 7 1 3 4 2 1 2 3 6 1 2 3 2 2 0 2 6 0 1 1 6 0 1 1 15
Vees Goalies GP W L T GAA SV% A.Brodeur, PV 16 15 0 0 1.61 .943 Z.Driscoll, PV 9 8 1 0 1.89 .936
KIJHL (As of Nov.25) Okanagan Division GP W L T D Otl Pts Otw Osoyoos 23 17 5 0 0 1 35 1 Summerland 23 15 8 0 0 0 30 1 Kelowna 25 14 7 2 2 0 30 2 N.Okanagan 26 5 16 1 0 4 15 1 Princeton 24 6 17 0 0 1 13 1 Eddie Mountain Division GP W L T D Otl Pts Otw Kimberley 25 19 3 0 0 3 41 3 Creston V. 24 15 7 1 0 1 32 1 Fernie 24 13 9 0 0 2 28 1
Columbia V. 27 14 13 0 0 0 28 1 Golden 26 2 21 1 0 2 7 0
Neil Murdoch Division GP W L T D Otl Pts OTW Beaver V. 24 17 4 1 0 2 37 4 Castlegar 25 16 8 1 0 0 33 0 Grand Forks 27 12 13 0 0 2 26 3 Nelson 23 12 10 0 0 1 25 2 Spokane 27 4 19 0 0 4 12 1 Doug Birks Division GP W L T D Kamloops 26 18 7 0 0 100 MH 26 15 7 0 0 Chase 23 13 7 2 0 Revelstoke 21 10 8 1 0 Sicamous 25 5 17 0 0
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League Leaders Cole Keebler, FG Rainer Glimpel, OC Alec Wilkinson CVT Jason Richter, KD M.Cardinal, CVR Eric Buckley, KD Zach Befus, FG Jace Weegar, BVN Jack Mills, SS Jared Marchi, KD Jordan Busch, KD C.Cartwright, CVT Kurtis Redding, SB Justin Peers, FG James Severs, CVT D.Quintin, CVR Braeden Tuck, OC Nick Headrick, CR Hunter Kero, KS Logan Mostat, CH
GP G A PTS 22 21 23 44 23 15 24 39 23 8 28 36 23 19 16 35 25 16 17 33 25 11 22 33 22 15 17 32 22 10 21 31 23 13 17 30 25 11 19 30 25 1 29 30 23 15 13 28 26 15 13 28 17 9 19 28 23 9 18 27 26 14 12 26 21 11 15 26 25 8 18 26 26 7 19 26 23 15 10 25
PIM 10 26 12 2 67 48 25 20 50 14 22 18 74 17 96 82 34 14 10 70
Goalies B.Youngson, FG Brandon Wells, BV Aidan Doak, RG Jacob Mullen, SS Brett Soles, OC Tavin Grant, KS S.Eschyschyn, KS Tyson Brouwer, KD B.Lefebvre, CVT Billy Gorn, BVN
GP W L T GAA SV% 3 3 0 0 1.33 .954 4 4 0 0 1.50 .952 10 6 3 1 1.64 .934 9 7 2 0 1.65 .933 16 12 3 1.86 .940 11 8 3 0 1.90 .931 13 8 5 0 1.98 .920 19 15 4 01.99 .929 21 13 71 2.05 .941 5 3 1 1 2.06 .920
Coyotes Scoring — Top 10 GP G A PTS Rainer Glimpel 23 15 24 39 Braeden Tuck 21 11 15 26 Bobby LaRue 19 13 12 25 Daniel Stone 21 8 8 16 Ryan Morrell 22 7 9 16 Colin Bell 23 6 10 16 Carter Shannon 22 6 10 16 Jackson Glimpel 23 5 10 15 Judd Repole 19 4 9 13 Cody Allen 23 2 11 13
Coyotes Goalies GP W L T GAA SV% 16 12 3 0 1.86 .940 9 5 3 0 2.71 .892
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Steam Scoring — Top 10 GP G A PTS Jack Mills 23 13 17 30 Paulsen Lautard 22 13 9 22 Riley Pettitt 22 8 13 21 Jarrett Malchow 22 7 13 20 Wyatt Gale 23 5 13 18 Cole Williams 23 8 6 14 Braden Eliuk 21 3 10 13 Matthew Monk 20 3 8 11 Cody Egilson 21 4 5 9 Josh Pilon 13 2 7 9
GP W L T GAA SV% Jacob Mullen 7 7 2 0 1.65 .933 Matthew Huber 11 7 3 0 2.06 .918
Dart Association Week 11 Nov.23 A-B Division Rnk Team Mon Pts 1 Smokin Aces 7 2 Allley Brats 4 3 The Elks Factors 3 4 Anaf Wreckers 5 4 Claney’s Dreggers 5 4 Clancey’s Snipers 7 4 Anaf A&H 6 8 Elks Crue 0 9 Dart Bags 2 9 Hand Grenades 7 11 Alley Crushers 4 12 Legion DDT 0 12 Clancey’s Arrows 2 1 14 Anaf Vixens 14 Shooting Stars 4 16 Eagle Eye 3 17 Elks Bullits 6 18 Eagles Outsiders 1 19 OK Falls Legions 0
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Wolfpack loved Penticton trip from WOLFPACK pg.22 Along with playing in Penticton, the Wolfpack have played in Fort St. John, Whitehorse, Grand Prairie, Alta., and will go to Richmond. To make these trips happen, fundraising initiatives are organized and parents foot the bill for their children’s travel. The Wolfpack took advantage of seat sales of $400 return to come. Desjarlais estimated this season the team would spend $100,000 to play
in tournaments. When asked about what they thought of Penticton, Desjarlais said she loves it here. Her family has vacationed in Penticton and several of the players in the association have come to the South Okanagan and taken part in Okanagan Hockey Schools. “Everyone is in love with this place. The association has been super helpful,” said Desjarlais.
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B.C. Government Employee retired Association meets at 10 a.m. in the Penticton library theatre room. Guest speaker Gary McDougall.[125p] BinGo every Wednesday in the Legion hall with the Ladies Auxiliary, 502 Martin St. at 1 p.m. Daily lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 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, intermediate line dance and cribbage at 1 p.m., computer drop-in help from 1-3 p.m., pilates at 3:30 p.m., ukulele strumalong at 6:30 p.m.[we] senior sinGles, 65 and over, meet from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Penticton Golf and Country Club for coffee. Call 250-4927078 for more info on this event. KiWanis CluB meets at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at 390 Brunswick St. Call 250-493-8901 for info. the pentiCton aCademy of Music String Orchestra rehearses from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. in the lounge
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Dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m. and entertainment by Buzz Byer at 6:30 p.m. 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. Care Closet thriFt Store at 574 Main St. has weekly specials and special auctions. Open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds to the local hospital and hospice. Donations welcome. summerland art CluB meets Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Summerland Library. Drop-in fee is $10 and painters of all levels are welcome. Workshops available. Contact Evelyn at 250-493-9279 for information. Foster Care inFo sessions every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at MCFD Resource Office. For info call Moe at 250770-7524 or visit www. fosterbc.ca or www.mcf. gov.bc.ca/foster. seniors’ reCreation and Wellness Centre at 439 Winnipeg St. hosts euchre every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call Jeanne at 250-4927266 for more info.
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November 26 drop in GrieF support group at 11 a.m. in the Bereavement Resource Centre,129 Nanaimo Ave. W. Adults welcome. Call 250-490-1107 for more information.[126c] s outh o KanaGan Club naturalists’ meets at 7 p.m. in the Penticton United Church. Featured speakers Barb Pryce and Michelle Dano will present an update on the features of the new Sage and Sparrow Conservation Area.[126p] pentiCton tune-aGers orChestra practice with conductor Gordon Dawson on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon, Shatford Centre 760 Main St. Over 50 and play a musical instrument? Come and check us out, or call Gordon at 250492-9844.[091s] elKs CluB has Crib Wars at 1 p.m. and snowball darts at 7 p.m. royal Canadian leGion branch 40 has lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., crib at 7 p.m., 502 Martin St. Fitness Friends Ladies Fitness class at 10 a.m., classic and blues rock starting at 8 p.m. with
Analog Delay and featured guests. 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. south main drop-in Centre has Spanish conversation at 10 a.m., carpet bowling at 10 a.m., bingo and a crafters meeting at 1 p.m., improver line dance at 1 p.m. and introductory ukelele at 2 p.m.[th] al-anon For Friends and family of alcoholics meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Summerland United Church. Call 250-4909272. anavets has WinG specials from 3 to 6 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 250493-5968 or Liz at 250493-7997 for more info. tops (taKe oFF Pounds Sensibly) meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 523 Jermyn Ave. Call Merle at 250770-8093. lunCh Connexions For widows and widowers is the second Thursday of each month at noon for
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November 27 Friday soCial danCe with Vince’s Orchestra at the South Main Drop-In Centre, 2965 South Main St. starting at 7:30 p.m. $7 per person. learn to Knit at the Naramata Library with local knitter Donna Simpson who is volunteering to assist those wanting to learn knitting or stuck on a project with a free knitting together session at the library, 3580 Third St., from 3 to 5 p.m. This program is geared for adults and children over 10 years are welcome to join with an adult helper. Bring needles and yarn if you have some, but it’s not required. Register by contacting the library at 250-496-5679. Everyone welcome.[127p] anavets has their installation of directors dinner at 5 p.m.[127p] sinGles lunCh Group for 65-plus seniors meets at noon. Meet new friends and chat. Call 250-496-
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Caravan Farm Theatre. Magdalena and Ida’s mother is off transforming the world by helping people come in from the cold. And she will not come home for the holidays unless her work is done…Help her out by joining us on the third Christmas trip to Armstrong’s popular theatre. We leave the Penticton Visitors Centre at 1 pm and head direct to the farm for the 4 pm show time. Dinner on the way back at the Squires Four Pub in Vernon. Price is $80 and includes transportation and the show.
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Christmas Steam Train in Summerland. Join us on the 6 pm night train. Always a great Christmas activity for the whole family. The Daytripper leaves the Penticton Visitors Centre at 4 pm and drops in at Summerland Sweets before the railway adventure. Price of $40.00 includes transportation and the train.
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A slow start put the Penticton peewee Tier 2 Vees in a hole in the championship game of their host tournament. The Vees gave up a goal on the first shift and assistant coach Kyle Hamaguchi said the players never really seemed to bounce back in a 7-1 loss to the Vernon Vipers Sunday. “We tried to find a way to fire the boys up. We thought we had a little bit better effort in the second half of the game but just took a few too many penalties and they capitalized on the penalties,” said Hamaguchi. The Vees trailed 4-1 early in the third period and played with more energy that also resulted into penalty trouble. The Vees put the Vipers on a two- and one-man advantage which resulted in two goals. Hammaguchi said the Vipers are a deep team with strong goaltending. The lone scorer for the Vees was Brennan Nelson, who was set up by Ben LeFranc. “I thought we did pretty well. We could have done a little bit better,” said Vees forward Kai Espenhain, adding that they didn’t generate enough chances. “They are a really good team. It was a little step up. You have to get a bit better.” Espenhain, named Jack Kelly Player of the Game, said they didn’t have it in them that day. The Vees opened the tournament with a 5-2 win over Chilliwack. They also defeated Ridge Meadows 5-0 and Langley 7-4 to go perfect in round robin. The Vees earned a 5-2 win over the Nelson Leafs to advance to the championship. LeFranc earned player of the game honours with a two-goal performance. Also bulging the twine for the Vees were Chris Schulting, Nelson and Finn Halladay.
OHA girls net scholarships Western News Staff
Okanagan Hockey Academy Female Prep players Chloe Cook and Aurore Beaulieu have earned college and university scholarships. Cook, a defenceman, will play for the Merrimack College Warriors, located just outsde of Boston. In 16 Junior Women Hockey League games, Cook has three goals and six points. In the Canadian Sport School Hockey League, the five-foot-four, 130-pounder has one assist in seven games. Beaulieu, a goalie, will join the Univeristy of Guelph Gryphons. In 12 JWHL games, Beaulieu has a 2-4-0 record with a 2.36 goals against average and .933 save percentage. In the CSSHL, she is 1-0-1.
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It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our mother, Lillian, on November 17, 2015 at Penticton Regional Hospital as a result of a massive stroke. Mom was born in Trail, B.C. on February 28, 1923. She met and married Peter Gibson there in 1942, and five years later they moved back to Penticton (where dad was born) and raised their three children. In 1965 mom and dad moved to Victoria where they enjoyed many years boating on the ocean, salmon fishing and holidaying. Mom was predeceased by dad in 1978 and a few years later she returned to Penticton. Mom was also predeceased by sister, Ann. Lillian is survived by her loving family, three children, Gail Winter (Verne), Joanne Forsyth (Jim) and Bruce Gibson (Jean); eight grandchildren, James, Tina, Steven, Chris, Al, Mike, Norman and Allan; eleven great grandchildren as well as numerous extended family. Mom was a life time member of the Diamond Jubilee Chapter of the I.O.D.E., participating in their thrift shop until just recently. Special thanks to the nurses and staff of SP3 at PRH, especially to Cynthia and Gillian for their exceptional care. Also many thanks to the staff of the Concorde for making mom feel so welcome and for tending to her needs so quickly when it was required. We will all miss Mom dearly and cherish the years she gave us. Love you forever, Mom xxoo No formal service by request, but a Celebration Tea will take place Saturday, November 28th, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Everden Rust Funeral Services (1130 Carmi Ave., Penticton). Memorial tributes may be directed to the Penticton Hospital Building Fund c/o SOS Medical Foundation. Condolences may be shared by visiting www.everdenrust.com
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The days are getting shorter and the weather is getting colder, but don’t put away your reusable shopping bags and baskets just yet. The Penticton Farmers’ Market is staying open longer and is moving indoors where it will be much warmer. The annual Winter Markets offer customers a variety of farm fresh produce right up until the holidays. Nearly 30 vendors will gather at the Shatford Centre (760 Main St.) Dec. 5 and 19. The Winter Markets will be open from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. “This is our fourth consecutive year of hosting the Winter Markets, and every year they’re growing in popularity,” said market manager Erin Trainer. “We don’t want our customers to change their weekly shopping habits, and many vendors still have
PENTICTON FARMERS’ MARKET manager Erin Trainer said they will continue to offer farm fresh produce with the winter markets.
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things to sell, including locally grown winter veggies, eggs and bread. We’ve also got a selection of local crafters and liquor vendors.” Compared with the outdoor markets, people can expect a more cozy and laid-back shopping experience, complete with familiar vendors, live music, and seasonal aromas and flavours. Now that the market has transitioned inside, the Penticton Farmers’ Market Society would like acknowledge its
vendors and customers, as well as several organizations for their roles in making the outdoor market a success: the City of Penticton, the Downtown Penticton Association, Main Street businesses, and the local media. “Thanks to the early spring weather, May was our busiest start ever. We were seeing July numbers right from the beginning,” said Trainer. “I’m always amazed when I look down Main Street and see a sea of shop-
pers picking up locally grown and made products, and interacting with the farmers and crafters. The market has become the place to be on Saturday where people feel a sense of community.” For the third year in a row, the market also continued its partnership with the Penticton Boys and Girls Club and the Salvation Army to offer the Nutrition Coupon Program. The program is sponsored by the B.C. Association of Farmers’ Markets and the B.C. government, and provides low-income families and seniors with coupons to spend at the market. Over the course of the 2015 season, program participants spent $11,500 in coupons. The Penticton Farmers’ Market is run by a non-profit society whose mandate is to provide an opportunity for local agricultural producers and craftspeople to sell their products directly to the public.
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The Summerland Festival of Lights, the celebration which launches the festive season in the community, will take on a country atmosphere this year. The 28th annual festival has the theme Country Christmas for this year. The entertainment will feature some talented country performers and activities for the evening includ-
ing El Diablo, a mechanical bull, as well as country dancing. “We are excited to announce our Country Christmas lineup and proud to present the best in emerging B.C. country music talent to the Light Up main stage,” said Christine Petkau, executive director of the Summerland Chamber of Commerce. “We want to see everyone embrace the country spirit by wearing their cowboy boots and hats.”
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Gateway Casinos & Entertainment announced their Lake City Casino properties, in Kelowna; Vernon; and Penticton, are running their 11th annual food bank drive. “We are very excited to be running the food bank campaign again this year,” said Jerry Pokorny, executive general manager for the Lake City Casinos, “We all know that the holiday season can be tough for many. During this time it is important to remember those less fortunate than ourselves and help out, pitch in and make a difference where we can.” Until Dec. 11, bring in a non-perishable food item for the local food bank and receive a ballot to enter to win $250. The prize draw will take place on Dec. 12. Penticton’s Salvation Army Community Food Bank, while providing assistance in the form of emergency food hampers, clothing and household items to those in need, is also passionate about providing nutrition education to its clients. Lake City Casino Kelowna will be supporting the Central Okanagan Community Foodbank — in July 2015 the Kelowna Community Food Bank and the Westside Community Food Bank amalgamated to form the Central Okanagan Community Food Bank. The food bank serves nearly 2,500 individuals per month, with nearly a third of them children under the age of 16. The Salvation Army’s House of Hope is the only authorized food bank in Vernon. Lake City Casino Vernon proudly supports the House of Hope as it aspires to alleviate chronic hunger and poverty while seeking solutions to the causes of food insecurity. Donations can be dropped off at any of the Lake City Casino sites from Nov. 15 to Dec. 11. The $250 draw prize winner will be contacted after the Dec. 12 draw date.
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countable when they know they have someone else with them. Another great way to keep on track is by joining a class with a scheduled time,” said Layng. Certified personal trainer/ spin coach Michele Coates is hosting a pre-holiday calorie blaster that is one hour of high intensity cardio interval training. Core and More is offered by instructor Rhonda Roth and is a once a week program focusing on core strength, muscle toning, flexibility and stretching. It also addresses diet and nutrition. Besides other programs there is also a women’s only workout for all fitness levels. City Centre fitness is offering a six month pass for $199. All fitness passes include Friday yoga, Monday zumba, Wednesday core and more and Saturday rise above circuit training.
“Really it works out to about $1 per day. And, with the week with the trainer it is a great deal. They can help introduce you to the gym, the equipment and how to be safe,” said Layng. City Centre Fitness is the only gym in the Okanagan to use Keiser Air Resistance equipment, which Layng said is the safest strength training on the market. It provides a total body workout in under 30 minutes. There are no plates, weights or pins and it is easy on joints and tissues. They have also teamed up with Bodies on Power. All customers can buy unlimited passes good for both. New members to City Centre receive a free one week orientation with a trainer. For more information visit www.citycentrefitness.com.
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Tell you what pairs well with Christmas? Hillside Winery. Often it seems that we put so much work into getting Christmas just right — thinking about gifts and doing the shopping, buying all the right foods, putting every ounce of determination into getting the turkey and the trimmings perfect — but quite often forget to pair the bird and the side dishes with just the right wines. So here’s a simple holiday guide to adding the final touch to all of your superhuman efforts on Mark Burgess Christmas Day. If you are having a traditional turkey with cranberry sauce, consider Hillside Gewurztraminer. This wine, slightly off-dry with notes of grapefruit, ginger and spice, pairs beautifully with the sweet tart tang of cranberry sauce and has the acidity to cut through the fattiness of the turkey and gravy. The same applies to Hillside’s signature Muscat Ottonel. Dry and delicious, the floral bouquet and notes of peach and spice cozy up to both white and dark meat and the spices of onion, garlic and pepper. If you are having a savoury turkey, for example the exotic oyster and mushroom stuffing, or you’re adding a cream-style gravy, a rich and savoury wine like Hillside Viognier would be magnificent. Viognier is the up and comer in the white wine world – medium-bodied, aromatic and fruity, with hints of Chai spice. All three wines are available at the winery now. And while you’re at the Hillside wine shop, you can find gift treasures from under $10, to our new $100 gift card that only costs $90 (put $10 back in your pocket), all the way up to the extravagant, unique and incredible 200 Percent Boxed Wine and Music edition. No one’s ever done anything like this before! A multi-sensory experience and only 693 sets were made. Hillside produces top quality Okanagan Valley wines destined for many markets. Our commitment to quality has been highly awarded and praised throughout North America. Christmas and Hillside Winery. Made for each other, ready for you to enjoy. Mark Burgess works in sales and marketing at Hillside Winery and Bistro.
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