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CHANGES AT CHALLENGE Cutjar steps away, Brown WESTERN PENTICTON PENTICTON WESTERN said race is committed to Penticton

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Kevin Cutjar said his decision to resign from his position with Challenge Penticton doesn’t reflect a lack of confidence in the race. “I am quite positive about the future for Challenge, that wasn’t an issue,” said Cutjar, who was co-owner. Cutjar, along with then partner Michael Brown, picked up the Challenge licence from the City of Penticton in 2014, and their organization ran the race for the first time in 2015. Cutjar recently sold his interest to Brown, who has now taken over as the sole operator. “He was good with that. He was quite happy and motivated to carry on running the event himself,” said Cutjar, adding his main reason for resigning was to get back to his coaching and focus on other areas of the sport. “I will still be involved in the (Challenge) event and any events in Penticton and around the area, basically running camps and coaching athletes,” said Cutjar. “That’s where my main area of expertise is. I’ve been a coach full time in Penticton for about 15 years now.” Cutjar said he tried to keep his coaching business going while working on Challenge, but found he couldn’t do both. “It’s more about a personal life choice rather than a business opportunity. There is plenty of opportunity around the sport with Challenge and the athletes that

Hamming it up for this selfie portrait at the Challenge finish line in 2014 were left to right, michael Brown with 2014 Challenge race winner Jeff Symonds, Sophia Chadwick and Kevin Cutjar. Brown and Cutjar took over the race ownership in 2015 and Cutjar has since sold his share of the licence to Brown.

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want to do Challenge,” said Cutjar. For his part, Brown said he has no plans for the event other than continuing to make improvements. “I am committed to the race, the race is in Penticton. I am committed to putting on a great event,” said Brown. “Nothing has changed except Kevin has chosen to take a step back from the business.” In 2016, Challenge Pentic-

ton will focus on a new distance — three kilometre swim, 120 km cycle and 30 km run — for the Canadian Long Distance Triathlon Championship leading to the 2017 International Triathlon Union Multisport World Championships Festival, which will also be hosted in Penticton. “It’s a natural stepping stone for those who want to do a full distance race, from the half-Ironman to that new Challenge distance,”

said Cutjar. Mayor Andrew Jakubeit said he has had several conversations with Brown about the upcoming ITU events. “We are committed to the Challenge brand and confident in Michael’s ability to take the brand to the level where we are getting back to the numbers and impact to the community, both economically and exposure wise,” said Jakubeit. Cutjar said the licence with the

city and the Challenge family covers a five-year term. “That would go through to and include 2019 and potentially carry on after that on a new licence,” said Cutjar adding that there is no real concern about Penticton losing the event. “Penticton is the best place to have the race. I think with the way the format of the race is now, and going forward, I am quite positive about the future of it.”

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Owner said pub not linked to violent box cutter attack Western News Staff

The owner of downtown pub is upset that it was presented in court that his establishment was in anyway linked to a recent violent crime. Bryan Gipson, owner of Clancy’s Pub, said he decided to come forward to set the record straight that what was presented in court last week differs from what he saw the evening that an alleged incident took place where a man was injured with a box cutter. “We have had a few people coming in and asking what happened and have the assumption that something that happened inside of

here provoked (the alleged attacker), but that wasn’t the case,” said Gipson. “It is upsetting to hear it was said there was an altercation at Clancy’s Pub. Outside maybe something happened I don’t know, but definitely nothing happened inside that night. I don’t want people thinking this is the place where fights break out.” Dayne Douglas Jones, 27, is facing charges of aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and one count of willfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer relating to events that occurred on Dec. 14. It is alleged Jones attacked a delivery person, Brian Booth, from Canadian 2 For 1 Piz-

It is upsetting to hear it was said there was an altercation at Clancy’s Pub ... definitely nothing happened inside that night. — Bryan Gipson

za with a box cutter causing substantial injuries to the man’s face and hands. A search warrant obtained by the Penticton Western News notes that police attended apartment 205 at 786 West Westminster Ave. on Dec. 15 and “observed blood on the ground and on the door of the apartment.”

“Jones answered the door and was arrested inside. Blood could be seen throughout the apartment as well as on Jones,” the warrant states. A box cutter, a black winter jacket with blood on it were seized along with bloody towels, a canvas painting with blood on it and a bar of soap with blood

drops according to the document. The document states that the jacket was in plain view on the floor upon entry to the apartment when Jones was arrested, as well as the box cutter which was found in plain view “observed in the washroom with blood on it.” The information to obtain document filed by Cst. Liam McCready of the RCMP says that McCready attended the hospital on Dec. 14 after a man had come in who had been attacked with a box cutter. Multiple DNA swabs were taken from the area surround the door to Jones’ apartment. During the bail hearing

last week, Crown counsel said Jones alleged he had been in an altercation earlier in the evening and may have lost his wallet at that time and that was why he didn’t have money the first time the delivery driver came to his apartment door. It was on the second request to Canadian 2 For 1 Pizza when Jones allegedly stabbed Booth with a box cutter. Defence counsel for Jones, James Pennington said at the bail hearing “all the evidence” points to an altercation inside of Jones’ apartment, contrary to what Booth told RCMP. And he added it could be an issue of self-defence and trespass to property.

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Ashes stolen Dale Boyd

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On Dec. 19 a man’s vehicle was broken into at the Barley Mill. Both front side windows were smashed and the back hatch of the vehicle was open with items strewn about. Hundreds of dollars in cash, gift cards, electronics and an urn with the ashes of the man’s mother were taken.

‘Turtles’ lead man to trespass

On Dec. 17 a resident on Holden Road called the police because an unknown male was attempting to push his way into the residence through the back door. Police located the male on the back patio and arrested him for trespassing at night, being intoxicated in public. “The male advised he was brought there by turtles,” Cpl. Wrigglesworth with the Penticton RCMP said. There was no damage to the property and the man was held in cells until sober. He was released without charges. A half an hour after that incident, police received a report of a different male trying to break into a house on Wade Avenue. Police located the man who was swearing and yelling at them from the second floor deck of the residence. He was arrested for causing a disturbance and was found with methamphetamine on his person. The man sobered up and was released with charges of drug possession and a promise to appear in court.

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Multiple people were sent to the hospital as the first heavy snowfall of the year created icy conditions on the roadways last week. A truck rolled over near Vaseux Lake on Dec. 17 and the Okanagan Falls Fire Department was called to assist, extracting the occupants of the vehicle. The occupants were taken to hospital. The amount of occupants and their condition are unknown. A single vehicle rollover occurred at Lawrence Avenue in Sendero Canyon the same day. Two males in the Subaru Legacy were transported to Penticton Regional Hospital. One man was stable while the other is in serious condition, RCMP said. A cyclist and a vehicle collided at the intersection of Main Street and Industrial Avenue also on Dec. 17. The driver of the vehicle made a right turn at the intersection colliding with the male who was riding his bike on the sidewalk. The cyclist was wearing a helmet and minor injuries were suffered. Another collision occurred at the intersection of Orchard Avenue and Eckhardt Avenue on Dec. 17, with a Dodge Neon colliding with a power pole. The driver was attended to by ambulance crews and driven home by police. Also on Dec. 17 a Ford Mustang was driving northbound on Highway 97 and lost control of the vehicle hitting the barrier on the highway. A second vehicle hit the Mustang as it bounced off the barrier. There were no injuries in that incident.

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Lawsuits filed against hospitality association Steve Kidd

Western News Staff

Two civil suits have been filed against the Penticton Hospitality Association, one by a former employee and director of the organization, the other by a firm contracted to handle online marketing. Taken together, the two suits — both filed on Nov. 17 in B.C. Supreme Court — are seeking damages of almost $150,000. Former operations director Tim Hodgkinson is seeking damages of $108,000 for wrongful termination of his contract, and Niche Plus Digital Inc. is seeking $40,377.75 for payment of an outstanding bill. Both suits are also requesting interest and court costs. In both cases, the court has issued a “garnishing order before judgment” for about 70 per cent of the damages sought, which will be held in trust by the court until the matters are resolved. “Based on the past history and conduct of certain individuals I felt I was faced with no choice,” said Hodgkinson, who was hired as an administrative and marketing consultant by the PHA in July of 2012 and also elected to the PHA board of directors and given the title of Operations Director. His suit alleges he was improperly terminated in Sept. 2015, in the third 18-month term of his employment contract. According to the civil suit, the improper termination triggered a clause entitling Hodgkinson to a payout equivalent to a full term, amounting to $103,680 plus

it is frustrating that there seems to be ongoing drama. — Mayor Andrew Jakubeit

$4,320 owing for unpaid hours, plus interests and court costs. PHA president Barb Haynes said that since the matter is before the courts, she did not want to comment. “Our lawyer is acting on our behalf and we will wait for that outcome,” she said. “It is an unfortunate scenario.” The other notice of claim comes from Niche Plus Digital Inc., who signed a service agreement in July 2013 to advise the PHA on development of, and execute, targeted digital marketing campaigns. That relationship, with Niche executing the PHA’s instructions, and invoicing for work completed, continued on an ongoing basis for more than two years according to the notice of claim. According to the documentation, Niche issued an invoice to the PHA for $40,377 for a variety of services: a digital campaign focussed on travel sites, audience research and other items, including a consulting and strategy briefing for the PHA management team. That invoice remains due and owing,

according to the notice of claim, despite demands for payment. Niche is asking for payment of the invoice, plus interest owning under the contract and court costs. Mayor Andrew Jakubeit said he is disappointed to see more disruption connected to Penticton tourism marketing. “It is frustrating that there seems to be ongoing drama,” said Jakubeit, noting that the PHA is an independent organization, and that city council had little influence, though they would continue to monitor the situation. “If there is anything the city can do to help facilitate some sort of resolution, certainly we are willing to do that,” said Jakubeit. The civil suits are the latest chapter that traces back to late 2011, when the City of Penticton decided not to renew the tourism marketing contract held by the Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce and awarded it to a private group, the Penticton Business Development Group, which dissolved in Feb. 2012. Since that time, the City of Penticton, Tourism Penticton and the PHA have been wrangling over control of the two per cent additional hotel room tax, which generates about $400,000 to $450,000 annually. A Supreme Court decision in fall of 2014 absolved the PHA of the city’s allegations of financial mismanagement of the funds, leaving it in the PHA’s hands, while Tourism Penticton’s budget is covered by the city’s annual investment of about $350,000.

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Couple pick hospital campaign for apple benefits Western News

Neal and Louisa Carter have come a long way since they used to go swimming in the Similkameen River after a hot day of picking at an uncle’s orchard in Keremeos. Today, the Summerland couple farm more than 60 acres – and have stepped forward with a $250,000 donation to the South Okanagan Similkameen (SOS) Medical Foundation. This will help provide the medical equipment for the new Patient Care Tower at Penticton Regional Hospital. The Carters’ generous donation follows the recent sale of their company, Okanagan Speciality Fruits Inc. which successfully developed the non-browning, genetically modified Arctic Apple. They remain on the company’s board – Neal as CEO and Louisa as Chief Financial Officer.

“An Arctic apple has exactly all the same proteins of a conventional apple, other than the fact that we’ve turned off the enzyme that creates the browning,” he said. “It’s there, but it’s only expressed at three or four per cent of its normal level.” While acknowledging their donation to the SOS Medical Foundation is only possible because of the sale of their company, the Carters remain enthusiastic fruit growers. They have lived in Summerland since 1992 when they bought a oneacre property on Tada Avenue. Three years later they purchased their current 21-acre apple orchard overlooking Prairie Valley. They also grow cherries on part of their 40 acres of leased land. Neal and Louisa both grew up in Vancouver and moved to the Similkameen after they graduated from

university and got married in 1982, just as the economic recession hit. Neal was a bio-resource engineer, while Louisa had a degree in forestry. With jobs scarce, the young couple opted to live in a small cabin on Neal’s uncle’s orchard and “live the simple life” picking fruit. Despite their city roots, they quickly adapted to the rural lifestyle. “Neal told me he just thought he was a farm boy that was born in the city,” Louisa said with a smile. “We had so much fun and just knew that someplace down the road, we would like to do this ourselves,” Neal added. “I wanted to have our own farm, instead of always working on other people’s farms. It’s our passion.” Their orchard is now a family affair. “We’ve got a son (Joel) and a nephew (Neal Vander Helm) both working on the farm with

Neal aNd louisa Carter of summerland, former owners of okanagan specialty Fruits inc., have donated $250,000 to the south okanagan similkameen Medical Foundation’s $20-million campaign to provide all the medical equipment for the upcoming expansion of Penticton regional Hospital.

us, which is really fun,” Louisa said. All three of their children – two boys and a girl – graduated from Summerland Secondary School. The Carters say they are delighted to be able to give so generously to the hospital campaign. Rather than make several smaller donations

to a number of different organizations, they opted to make a substantial gift to PRH. “If there was a place to put a donation, it’s certainly a good recipient because it benefits an awful lot of people,” Neal said. “It was a pretty simple decision on our part. We really wanted to be part of this.”

The Carters have no plans to leave Summerland and want to continue farming. However, they may step back a bit and leave the main farm operation to their son and nephew. Janice Perrino, executive director of the SOS Medical Foundation, has strong praise for the Carter’s donation.

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“To see the success of this family and then watch them give back to their communities is just incredible. They’re sharing their good fortune by giving to the hospital that we all use,” Perrino said. Construction of the new Patient Care Tower at PRH is due to start next spring and be completed by late 2019.

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A woman who is three months pregnant and facing drug addiction issues was sentenced to nine months in jail after a spree of thefts and charges that included biting two security guards. Karli Alisha Vinthers, 22, pleaded guilty to multiple charges including breaking and entering, possessing break-in instruments, theft under $5,000, uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm and assault. Vinthers was caught by a loss prevention officer at the Superstore in Penticton leaving with three pop-up tents without paying in May. Vinthers bit the loss prevention officer and fled the parking lot on foot. Video surveillance confirmed Vinthers committed the theft. Vinthers was already on a court order not to attend the Superstore at the time. On June 22 Vinthers was observed shoplifting at Home Hardware in Penticton. When confronted by the general manager of the store, Vinthers threatened to use bear mace and to stab him. Vinthers punched the man “in his body,” Crown counsel said. and was arrested shortly after the incident by RCMP. On July 18 around 2 p.m. the manager of the Canadian Tire in Penticton approached Vinthers and told her to leave the store,

saying she was not welcome due to previous incidents in the store. Prior to leaving she told the man if he continued to follow her she would “knock him out.” “I have brass knuckles and bear mace. You better watch yourself buddy. I know what car you drive and I know where you live,” Vinthers told the manager. Staff at the store eventually escorted Vinthers off the property. On Sept. 2 a loss prevention officer at the London Drugs in the Cherry Lane Shopping Centre caught Vinthers trying to steal a pack of Sharpie felt markers by concealing them in a plastic bag. Video surveillance confirmed the theft and the store’s security officer confronted Vinthers. She tried to escape and bit the arm of the security officer. Vinthers was arrested when police showed up on the scene. On Nov. 22 around 8:45 p.m. RCMP received a report from an off-duty officer that two individuals were observed inside the locked tire bin at Canadian Tire in Penticton. Police reported that they arrived and found Vinthers and co-accused Samuel-Luc PrescottPerrault inside the previouslylocked tire compound. Police located two pairs of bolt cutters inside the compound. Both were arrested by RCMP at that time. Prescott-Perrault has since been released on bail. He is facing

charges of breaking and entering, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and possessing a break-in instrument. PrescottPerreault’s matter is set for trial on June 16, 2016. Judge Greg Koturbash noted that Vinther’s addiction to methamphetamine was a somewhat a mitigating factor for the crimes as they were committed to fuel her drug addiction and not done out of greed. “What is not mitigating is your resorting to violence,” Koturbash said prior to handing down the sentence. “Biting the security guards on more than one occasion is extremely aggravating. That kind of conduct is completely unacceptable.” Koturbash also noted Vinthers was on probation during many of the offences. Vinthers said she would not return to Penticton upon her release. “It was just a downward spiral for me. I was getting into nothing but trouble and I want to stay away from the drugs,” Vinthers said. “I don’t want to be in here ever again.” Vinthers received 12 months probation upon her release and was ordered not to attend the many business where the theft charges originated, as well she was issued no-contact orders for those she assaulted and threatened.

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Vote on Penmar’s future coming next week Kristi Patton

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Despite not making their fundraising goal, the Penmar Community Arts Society is not ready to give up hope on opening the doors to a downtown theatre. “We heard the community loud and clear and due to the immense outpouring of support and feedback from the community after the end of the Kickstarter campaign, the Penmar Community Arts Society is not giving up,” said Kerri Milton, president of the Penmar Society “However, the ownership group needs to have the option to do something else with their property if an opportunity presents itself. They have been supportive for the last three years by not collecting rent as their contribution in helping the society raise the funds to complete the renovation.” Milton said the building is being put up for lease or sale but there still may be the opportunity to purchase the property through the co-op, once the funds are raised. “It will be a chal-

an illustRation of what the Penmar community arts society has planned for the Martin street building.

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lenge to get someone in there because it is a very specific kind of building, but at the same time the ownership group can’t stay on hold until we get the money for the renovations,” said Milton. Those renovations just to get the doors open for the Penmar Community Arts Society, which announced their plans to make it a hub for entertainment in 2013, include structural work to the front of the building, bathroom renovations that need to be completed and work done to the lobby area. The fundraising portion of the project still lies ahead and Milton said they have the per-

fect physical address to reinvigorate the arts with the Valley First Theatre. Discussion of dissolving the society still remains on the table. Milton said dissolving the group is a process that takes up to one year and that decision would have to come at a special meeting of the board and members. That will be a point of discussion at the annual general meeting next week. “If there isn’t enough interest or money coming forward then we will talk about having that special resolution meeting for February, that decision will be made next Tuesday,” said

Milton. “It all depends on how much people really want to step up. If we have as much enthusiasm as we did with the Kickstarter campaign we could have the doors open within the year. We had an outpouring of emails and people wanting to help and providing great ideas for fundraisers, which are things we will also talk about at the AGM.” If the support continues to the annual general meeting and there is a consensus members want to move forward Milton said they will continue to fundraise and reassess next year. Should the building be no longer available the Penmar Community

Cannings supports refugee committee Dale Boyd Western News

After meeting with MP Richard Cannings, the Naramata Community Syrian Refugee Initiative (NCSRI) now has support on the federal level. Laura Gray, media spokesperson for the NCSRI, said she met with Cannings and his assistant Andrina Iliffe on Thursday to discuss the plans in Naramata as well as connecting and amalgamating different refugee initiatives across the Okanagan. “They were very generous with their time and listened to the update on what the Naramata refugee initiative has done to date,” Gray said. Also at the meeting was Ayman Kanaan who has been working with the refugee family in Summerland to assist their transition into their new community. “We realize that we need to partner together so we are not duplicating resources. We now have a clear understanding of how that will look and our MP Dick Cannings has offered to assist in any way possible,” Gray said. “It’s so gratifying to see the community support for these refugees that are coming in,” Can-

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nings said. The meeting, Cannings said, was set up to discuss how the initiative was going and to help navigate the federal and provincial government hierarchies to bring in refugees. The United Church board in Naramata voted to put up the Narmata Centre as housing for four families of Syrian refugees earlier in December. “They want to be able to house them in the community and they have at least 100 people in the community willing to help out in various ways,” Cannings said. “It was more informing me of where

(NCSRI) are at.” “All I hear on this is people who say ‘how can I help?’ There are a few Canadians that are concerned about who might be coming in, but I think most people realize these are all people who are legitimately leaving a bad situation and need our help, and we should give it,” Cannings said. A family of refugees arrived in Summerland earlier this year, as well as another in Oliver in December. Gray hopes the different initiatives can come together to fill some of the same needs. “We’re willing to work together to provide accommodation and immediate needs for any refugees that arrive into our area,” Gray said. The decision as to where refugees will be allocated is still expected sometime in January and an upcoming meeting is tentatively set to be held in Osoyoos. “(Cannings) was very, very generous with his time spent with us,” Gray said. “We’re moving forward slowly and we expect in January there is going to be a big influx on different levels. Private and blended sponsorship as well as the federally sponsored refugees. So we’re going to be ready.”

Arts Society will keep going until they find a location that is suitable for a multi-purpose performing arts facility. Valley First president Paulette Rennie said they will also continue to support the group. “We also continue to offer our support as the Penmar Arts Society reaches out to the community through its crowd-funding campaign. Through community backing, the society can make the Valley First Community Theatre a reality,” said Rennie. Milton said the community support they have received was “overwhelming.” “… so we will con-

tinue to push forward. Since the Kickstarter campaign has ended, we have heard many ideas, suggestions and offers to help. At the AGM we will be looking to strategize the next step and look forward to sharing some of the incredible ideas you have presented,” she said. The Penmar Community Arts Society’s annual general meeting will be held on Dec. 29 at noon at Cowork Penticton, 125 Eckhardt Ave. East. The meeting is open to all members, or those wishing to become members. Parking is available on the street or at Penticton Secondary School across from Cowork Pentic-

ton. Those interested in becoming a member so they can vote at the meeting are asked to come early to register. The society is currently accepting applications for a variety of board positions. If you are interested in receiving an application, please email kerri@ penmar.ca. Milton said they also are accepting donations in the form of volunteer work. “If people want to volunteer their handyman skills we definitely are interested. We have had a lot of people talking that they would really like to help and now we need people to put it into action,” said Milton.

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Another thread in the tapestry Canada is a mosaic of cultures and peoples, and proudly so. From the First Nations who settled this land, to the waves of immigrants from many countries and many religions: Irish, Ukrainian, Portuguese, German, Asian, Christian, Sikh, Hindu, Buddhist, you name it, they are probably represented here. Sadly, with the arrival of Syrian refugees, we’re seeing a number of comments expressing ideas that are less than accepting of their culture. At best, these comments could be described as well-meaning but ill-informed; at worst, racist and bigoted. ISIS, Al Qaeda and similar groups already condemn our way of life. The surest way to convince them they are right is to act in ways to conﬁrm their views.. These refugees, both the families that are already here and those yet to come, have been through enough. Years in refugee camps, without a place to call home, and many indignities along their journey to a new country. The last thing they should experience in Canada, whether they are here for a short time or forever, is more intolerance. In his work We Are More, Penticton poet Shane Koyczan describes Canada as “cultures strung together then woven into a tapestry … an experiment going right for a change.” That’s a pretty beautiful vision of Canada. On the other hand, grey people living in a grey world is not an ideal to strive for. Because this planet would be a much less PENTICTON WESTERN cool place if we were all the same, with everyone acting just like everyone else, all marching to the beat of the same drummer. So let’s show these refugees — and each other, for that matter — that Canada really is a welcoming place, and that they are another thread in that tapestry, making us a stronger whole.

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Horgan on trade, carbon tax and LNG NDP leader John Horgan sat down with Tom Fletcher for a yearend interview in his Victoria office Dec. 10. Here are excerpts. For the full version, see the Opinion tab at pentictonwesternnews.com. TF: In the recent federal election, national NDP leader Thomas Mulcair rejected the Trans Pacific Partnership sight unseen, endorsing letters from Unifor and CUPE saying this is a bad deal. Is your party seen as against Pacific Rim trade? JH: No, I don’t think so, and what I said at the time was that I support trade. We’re a tradecentred province. We’re looking across the ocean at the largest market the world has known, and I support getting our products to higherpriced markets. But having said that, the B.C. Liberals em-

braced TPP without even having seen it. TF: The NDP and unions have historically been protectionist. Do you see any need to modernize the B.C. party? JH: When it comes to trade, I think we have modernized. And who was the ﬁrst premier to go on a trade mission from British Columbia? It was Dave Barrett. And now there has been a succession of premiers make regular visits to other markets to try to stimulate economic activity here at home. TF: Your party supports the carbon tax now, but not the revenue neutral approach. Do you support increasing the rate? JH: I’ve looked carefully at the report tabled by the premier’s (advisory) group, a vast array of British Columbians, and there was a lot of water put into the wine to get to the posi-

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tion they got to. What I’m comfortable with is that the date that they’ve selected for a ramping up of the carbon tax is 2018, which will be a year after the next provincial election. So if I’m successful and form a government, I’ll have time to look at tax policy broadly to see if we can make improvements in the carbon tax. For me, and I think for most British Columbians, the model that Alberta has adopted of taking revenues and driving them into industries, or activities like

transit, that will reduce emissions over time. TF: Natural gas price and volume continue to go down, along with commodities generally, and supply of oil and gas keeps going up. What’s your take on the prospects for LNG after the year we’ve had? JH: Not good. I’ve always said price will determine whether investors drop down multi-billions of dollars in a far-away place to provide a product that is not developed here. Brownﬁeld opportunities have moved very quickly in the U.S. Changing LNG import facilities to export facilities is a whole lot easier and cheaper than starting from scratch. Getting to the coast is a challenge for fossil fuels, and the last LNG price point I saw delivered in Asia was $5.70 a unit. You’re not going to make money at that price, even with rock-

bottom prices here in B.C. TF: We’ve just had a couple of announcements as part of the government’s Jobs Plan, $100 million in ﬁnancing for tech startups, which your critic was pleased about, and an agriculture and food strategy. Are we going to see more Jobs Plan advertising in the new year? JH: It’s the Christmas season, the federal election is over, there are two sets of ads running now. I think these ads are self-promotion. These are not informing the public on information that they really need. If it’s just smiling people with hardhats on, I think we’re going to have something to say about that. Tom Fletcher is the legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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Larson should apologize to citizens We believe that MLA Linda Larson needs to make a public apology to her constituents, in particular Doreen Olson and anyone who has written a letter to the editor in the past, for the vitriolic, harmful, and untrue comments that she has made repeatedly in the media throughout the region over the past week. Her personal attacks on citizens are completely unacceptable behaviour for a Member of the Legislative Assembly. Her disparaging remarks were made on CBC Radio, the Penticton Herald, Penticton Western News, and the Oliver Daily News, and her behaviour was the topic of Gary Mason’s article in the Globe & Mail. Her actions and comments have been broadcast over the entire province. Larson claims Doreen Olson called CBC and asked that they produce a story about Larson’s

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secret focus group that ‘she [Olson] decided the focus group was slanted, etc., and she is the one that started this whole process.’ Olson was acting entirely within her rights as a citizen to bring attention to what she thought was an improper, nontransparent and unfair process; and the general tenor of the large amount of public discussion in the last week confirms that Larson’s constituents share Olson’s concerns about the secret committee, through Larson interfering in the consultative process implemented by the Environment Ministry. Larson insults her constituents by saying that she wants to protect committee members from lobbying or other harassment from members of the public, such as Doreen Olson. If this was a legitimate committee, its members should welcome input from the community.

I recently received a flyer from a prominent retailer featuring lights and decorations for the “holidays” but not a single Christmas light or decoration. Many of my neighbours and I have put up our traditional Christmas lights for the pleasure of everyone around and passing by. It is unfortunate that Christmas lights and decorations are no longer available for anyone who might need them. I guess they will just have to use “holiday” or “festive” items instead. This year I will have to make my own Christmas cake or find it in a specialty bakery. The supermarkets only have “festive” cake which resembles Christmas cake. I don’t really mind because I won’t shop in a store where the staff are prohibited from giving me a Christmas greeting Enough is enough! When are politicians, bureaucrats and business management going to realize that by being politically correct, as they call it, has gone so far that it is offending everyone including those that it is intended not to offend. New Canadians and refugees come to this country to escape oppression and to enjoy the freedoms that we have in Canada including freedom of speech, expression and religion. My non-Christian friends and neighbours, who are true Canadians, are not offended by our celebration of Christmas or any other Christian celebration. They are probably more offended by being accused of, or presumed to be offended. True Canadians certainly

Larson is insulting to her constituents and has damaged Doreen Olson’s reputation while causing her significant and unwarranted stress. As the co-ordinator for the South Okanagan Similkameen National Park Network she has put forward the position of the network in a very professional and open way, asking questions about the mandate and membership of the focus group. MLA Larson said Olson represents only a handful of people and does not represent the majority of the community. This is so far from the truth that we are incredulous. Every regional district, tourism association, and chamber of commerce has passed formal resolutions supporting, or showing strong interest, in the national park. Several public opinion polls run by different professional agencies show that there is majority sup-

port for the park. The First Nations and all of their bands have supported, unanimously, a return to negotiations with Parks Canada. Are all of these organizations and individuals crazy people? Extremists? MLA Larson’s behaviour reflects poorly on the government of this province and is damaging to the citizens of her constituency, Doreen Olson, and anyone who chooses to exercise their democratic right to write a letter to the editor. It is time that she publicly apologized. Eva Durance, Penticton Bob Handfield, Kaleden Bob Parker, Oliver Chris Purton, Farley Lake Doug and Susan Lychak,Okanagan Falls Harry Nielsen, Penticton Jim Bryan, Penticton John Lewall, Penticton Phillip Elliott, Osoyoos Tim Birmingham, Cawston

have no objection to religious celebrations of others. We would all like to see an end to the paranoia and politically correct nonsense. Let peace, tolerance and common sense prevail. Until then, I will be enjoying Christmas decorations, eating my Christmas cake and wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. If anyone wants to wish me season’s greetings, happy winter to you too.

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Yes Christmas is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year and so many of us get swept up in the moment. But as many, many people know it’s also the time of year when depression and a feeling of worthlessness raises its ugly head. While so many people and families are celebrating Christmas and their good fortune, others are trying to cope with not being able to participate in the joy and festivities; much like two ships passing in the night. Seeing all the glitter and feeling all the love come naturally to us, but like the old saying goes giving is the real gift, of this holiday season. So those of you, who are able, give till it hurts. Believe me it’s a nice hurt. But most of all, give of yourself to those in need all year round. It’s so much more rewarding than material things and an act of kindness won’t leave you in debt.

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Gift wrappinG — the first penticton pathfinders and rangers helped the penticton Hospital auxiliary with their gift-wrapping fundraiser at Cherry Lane recently. all proceeds go to buy equipment for the new patient care tower at penticton regional Hospital. Left to right: ashton Jones, tabatha whalen, amber Martel, passion Von Dein, (back) Maggie Bowling (leader), Desiree walter-Hughes, alanna Jansen and Elizabeth Jones

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HaMpEr HELpErS — penticton fire fighters Local 1399 was happy to support the Safeway Christmas hamper program with a $500 donation. from the left Captain Graham Gowe, Stacy Martins, Kevin Zazzarra, Leah turnbull, Graham Vujcich, Safeway manager Doug Mcnee, tyler Guy and Steve Garrett. Submitted photo

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HiLLSiDE HELpS — the penticton and District Community resources Society received a donation of $3,000 from Hillside winery and Bistro. tanya Behardien, executive director, gratefully received the cheque from Hillside’s winemaker Kathy Malone (front left), who presented on behalf of the entire Hillside team.“we are very pleased to help with the continuing success story of the society. the work they do is extraordinary and reaches so many. at Christmas time we hope our small gift contributes to the well-being of the folks they serve. we appreciate and respect the society and its mission," said Malone.

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Dominick Anderson was Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer in the Parkway Elementary School winter concert performance at the Alliance Church prior to the school break for Christmas.

Drew Ashton (above, left) was one of Santa’s elves while Mason Sherburne played the part of a wise man. Chase Clermont (below) was the concert guitarist.

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Let there be no doubt; Christmas is here, thanks to the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra and its ringing concert full of seasonal classics. From the charmingly decorated theatre to Reynold Epp’s festively lit tuba, it was an evening of good spirited fun, lush arrangements and excellent playing. Under the baton of Dennis Colpitts (who is taking care of the orchestra while Maestra Rosemary Thomson is conducting the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra), the Okanagan Symphony shone with uniﬁed sound and excellent ensemble work. In his introduction, Colpitts remarked that the concert’s theme was about memories: some past

which would be evoked by the playing of familiar songs, and some new which would be created that evening. The concert opened with Leroy Anderson’s Christmas Festival. This work was written in 1950 and in Anderson’s own words, he “... rather took the themes and built you might say a concert overture, around the Christmas songs.” The result is an engaging work arranged in Anderson’s inimitable style. Keeping with the wintry mood, the next selection was Emile Waldteufel’s classic Skater’s Waltz. In the tradition of Johann Strauss, the orchestra swept along, effortlessly gliding through harmonies, melodies and keychanges from one section to the next. There was no doubt more than one member of the audience who relived fond memories of skating to this music. At this point, featured artist Robert Fine made his appearance. While Fine is the City

of Kelowna’s director of business and entrepreneurial development, he has the soul of a musician. His easy stage presence and conﬁdent style showed he is an accomplished performer. No surprise that he won the Frank Sinatra song contest in Atlantic City. Fine crooned his way through a number of arrangements of classic seasonal songs. Of particular note was a beautiful setting of Do you Hear What I Hear arranged by pianist Carol Colpitts who also accompanied Fine in her arrangement of I’ll be Home for Christmas and The Christmas Song, (also known as Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire). The highlight of the concert was undoubtedly the orchestra’s rendition of Mannheim Steamroller’s Stille Nacht. Featuring artfully placed special spotlights on cellist Audrey King and pianist Carol Colpitts, this was a thought-provoking and hauntingly beautiful arrangement. Further memorable

treats were Deck the Hall Variations which included a grand orchestral fugue, Christmas at the Movies featuring many tunes we’ve come to associate with Christmas, and that ageless classic Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson, complete with neighing horse thanks to ﬁrst trumpet player Jim Howie. And of course, what OSO Christmas offering would be complete without its traditional sing-along? With Robert Fine leading the way, the audience belted its way through White Christmas, The First Noel and Hark the Herald Angels Sing. It’s always nice to head out into the cold and starry night with a good song in your throat and a heart warmed with excellent music. Congratulations to the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra for creating an evening of memories which will not soon be forgotten. Anita Perry has written works for orchestra, concert band, ballets and musicals. She currently teaches piano in Summerland.

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Despite having a banner year in 2015, Spectra is asking for an $150,000 increase in their budget for operating the South Okanagan Events Centre Complex. Spectra Venue Management holds the contract to operate the SOEC, OHS and Memorial arenas as well as the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, with the city investing about a $1.18 million annual subsidy. But for 2016, Spectra regional manager Dean Clarke told city council they are requesting $1.3 million. “The real change is in the convention centre,” said Clarke. The other facilities are doing well he explained, but he is projecting higher losses at the convention centre. “What we are seeing for 2016 is the larger conventions either have outgrown Penticton or they are not satisfied with the accommodations,” said Clarke. “We need better accommodations in the city, plain and simple. We end up losing out to these larger conventions.

“The reports we get back have nothing to do with the facility, it has nothing to do with the sales staff, it has everything to do with the fact that we don’t have the same number of high level hotel accommodations.” David Prystay, general manager of the Lakeside Resort, said there is no shortage of good accommodation, but a shortage of large conventions. Conventions of 800 or more, he said, are few and far between in B.C. and end up in larger centres for a number of reasons. “Hotel rooms is part of it of course, but it is everything else associated with a major city,” said Prystay, referring to cultural attractions, nightlife, shopping and other amenities. “These are things that Penticton itself cannot offer them. Penticton is a small town, we are not suited for major conventions,” Prystay continued. “The ones that we will get here are fairly budget-oriented, which is fine for what we have.” Prystay noted that the Lakeside Resort is expanding both its number of rooms and private

convention facilities, enabling them to handle conventions of up to 1,600. While the city may not boast a Four Seasons or Fairmont hotel, he said, there is no shortage of attractive accommodation in Penticton besides the Lakeside’s offerings. “The Ramada is beautiful, a lot of the motels along Lakeshore Drive have beautifully renovated rooms,” said Prystay. “We have lots of quality rooms in this town. I think the con-

vention centre has seen better days. Perhaps the city should get out of that business if they are losing money at it, then let the free enterprise people run the conventions in this town and leave it at that.” Clarke also noted that the drop in value for the Canadian dollar has affected their operations. “Our biggest efficiencies will come not from the trade centre, but from a better Canadian dollar, when it

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Zachary Heck competed in his first championship meet for the KISU swim club and as coach Tina Hoeben said, he embraced it. Hoeben said he really did well. Heck’s best performance was in the 100-metre breast stroke in which he placed fifth. Heck said he liked how he performed in the meet and that the 100-m breast stroke is his favourite event. He nearly earned a AA time standard, which is his season goal.

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PENTICTON VEES SCOTT Conway battles West Kelowna Warriors Jonathan Desbiens entering the offensive zone. Conway scored a goal in the 3-2 Vees win on Dec.19. While he makes it look easy, Conway said he deals with a lot to put up points to help the Vees win. Steve Kidd/Western News

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Scott Conway delivers big for the Penticton Vees. Of his 31 goals this season, 10 are game-winners and four have come in overtime. “He calls himself Mr. OT for a reason,” said linemate Easton Brodzinski. Earlier in the season, Vees coach-GM Fred Harbinson said they knew that Conway, named to the Big 10 all-rookie team last year, would contribute offensively after he had a big performance. “He’s gotten some big goals, a lot of game winning goals for us,” said Harbinson. Brodzinski said he hasn’t seen a player as clutch as Conway has been. Brodzinski, committed to the St. Cloud Huskies next fall, said he learns a lot of new skills from Conway. “You have to pick up on things. You develop new habits,” he said. “You just get better as a player.” When asked about his play of late, Conway said the last couple of games, a 2-0 loss at West Kelowna against the Warriors on Dec. 18 and a 3-2 win over the Warriors in the South Okanagan Events Centre the next day, were a struggle without captain Tyson Jost, who was away winning gold with Team Canada West at the World Junior A Challenge in Ontario. “That guy is phenomenal,” Conway told the Vernon Morning Star. “That’s why he’s going first round. He makes it so easy.” Conway had one goal in those games where he felt he struggled. Over the six games without Jost, Conway racked up seven goals and three assists. Regardless of who he plays with, the Basingstoke, England product said he has to keep playing the way he does. “Overall, I thought I have been doing

pretty well,” he said. Conway plays hard every game in all three zones. He has a knack for stepping up. That was the case in a 5-3 win over the Trail Smoke Eaters in early October. Conway was pumped up after scoring the eventual winner in the SOEC. “Obviously it was a big goal, right. We had to have someone to step up,” he said. “I guess that’s one reason why they brought me in. A little bit of experience there.” Conway, who sits third in the Canadian Junior Hockey League with 31 goals and 69 points, said one of his goals at the start of the season was to hit 100 points. He is 31 away with 24 games left while averaging 2.03 points per game. Barring any setbacks, he should hit the century mark. He has found that producing in the BCHL comes with a price. “You have to take a lot of stuff. You’re getting punched in the back of the head all the time, and cross checked,” said Conway. “You just kind of have to eat them. It gets frustrating sometimes. You just have to fight through it. Kind of ignore them. They try to get you off your game as best they can. That’s their game plan right.” Halfway through his lone season in the BCHL, Conway said it’s a good league and he’s happy he came to Penticton, especially because of his great teammates and coaches. His play over the season has attracted the interest of a few National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1 schools. Conway said over the next week or so he will be making a decision between Denver University, Maine and Providence. “It’s going to be a close one no matter what I choose,” said Conway, who will be spending part of his Christmas break at home in Florida and the Bahamas. “Gonna be probably the hardest decision of my life so far.”

Canadian mogul skiers owned the podium at Apex Mountain Resort during the WIN Canadian Selections Canada Cup series over the weekend. On the women’s side, Julie Bergeron captured gold, while Alex Anne Gagnon took silver and Clare Lambert third. Apex Freestyle Club member Mason Barzilay was seventh, while AFC alumni Mackenzie Schwinghamer was eighth on Dec. 19. On Dec. 20, Gagnon won gold, while Sofiane Gagnon took silver and Ontario’s Berkley Brown took bronze. Barzilay was 10th. On the men’s side, Whistler’s Daichi Hara won gold, while Canadian’s Laurent Dumais took silver and Gabriel Dufresne earned bronze. AFC alumni Jordan Kober, a member of the Canadian national C group team, was sixth. On the second day, Kober won gold, Hara was second and Dufresne earned bronze. Kober said it was awesome to win on his home mountain. “The level of competition here has definitely increased over the last couple of years,” he said, adding that there were more Japanese skiers who are talented. One of my friends, Daichi Hara, he’s on the Japanese team but he skied on the B.C. team for a few years. He is an awesome skier. Lots of provincial guys too were giving the national team guys a run for their money.” In talking about his performance, going from sixth in one final to the top spot in another, Kober said the difference was in his bottom air. In Saturday’s final, he didn’t land his cork well. The next day he nailed it. “I knew I could do it if I put down a good run,” he said, adding that his goal was to ski consistently. Competing on the NorAm circuit for the third season, Kober wants to make it onto the podium a few times. As for Barzilay, the West Kelowna product said she felt good about how she did despite Sunday’s result. Her performance is one she feels she can improve especially since her score was five points lower than Saturday’s 66.97. “I put down solid runs. I showed a vast improvement,” said Barzilay, who improved her times by up to five sec-

onds compared to last year. “It was definitely a bigger improvement than I was hoping for so that was exciting.” She credited her improvement to her off-season training. Barzilay, 20, said the field of 27 was tough with World Cup level competitors. Five athletes from the Canadian national team, including Alex Anne, who finished fifth at the FIS World Cup event in Ruka, Finland earlier this month. It was a very solid field and Barzilay now feels she is one step closer to her goal of earning a national team spot. The Canadian Freestyle Ski Association makes those selections in the spring. “They were very, very impressed with my progress,” said Barzilay, who hopes to get an invite to the interview process by the Canadian national team. AFC coach Kenni Kuroda said he didn’t realize how deep this year’s field would be. He said it’s a big change from last year, especially with the speed athletes completed their runs. “Just the mere speed of things impressed me the most,” said Kuroda. “Mason did well. She was definitely holding her own against the girls from the national team.” Barzilay and Anna Spence were the two skiers Kuroda coached for the event, as the other AFC members competed with the B.C. development team. Kuroda said that in this type of competition, it is personal bests they are striving for, not podium positions. “They did exceptionally well. They all did personal bests, some throwing new tricks for the first time,” said Kuroda. “Getting over that is huge for my club members.” In qualifications, cracking the top 20 of the female side were Spence, Kassidy Todd and Shaina Finlayson. On the boys side, Noah Spence was 28th, Hayden Person was 29th and Brayden Kuroda was 31st on the first day. On the second day, Spence was 24th, Kuroda 25th and Person 36th. Kuroda was the youngest skier in the field at 14 years old and the AFC coach said he did very well. “Improving speed and improving everything is what this is about for them,” said Kuroda, “They can see what they have to work on.”

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by the split celebration he and Liam Finlay had against Russia. Jost, the Penticton Vees captain, and Finlay, of the Vernon Vipers, helped give Canada West a 2-0 lead in what would become a 2-1 victory on Dec. 19 at the Cobourg Community Centre. It’s Canada West’s fourth gold medal in the WJAC’s 10-year history. “It was pretty funny. We watched the replay after the game. We both kind of hit it in there,” said Jost, who captained Canada West and was named tournament MVP. “It’s still kind of hard to see who scored but I think I did get the last touch on it. It was funny we both didn’t know, we were just both so excited. We went in opposite corners. It’s something that we get to laugh about now for the rest of our life. We will have that memory.” “It was funny. I think it went back to (Dante) Fabbro and me and Jost both went to the net,” Finlay told the Vernon Morning Star. “I got a piece of it and then as I was trying to hit it in, I think he got it. I thought I got it, he thought he got it, so it was pretty funny. We ended up separating celebrations which was pretty funny because both of us are pretty tight. It was a pretty unbelievable feeling. Not everyday you can say you won gold.” “It’s special and you have that connection with a teammate, obviously me and Liam played together in midget and a little bit with the Vees,” said Jost. “We’re good buddies. It’s something that we can laugh about now.” Jost, who hails from St. Albert, Alta., described winning as surreal as it’s his second gold in six months as he and Fabbro helped Canada win the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament in the summer. “It’s very humbling. Whenever you throw on that Canadian jersey you have to represent it with pride,” he said. “I think our team did that very well. I’m just really happy we would come away with the gold.” Bobby McMann took advantage of a turnover deep in the Russian zone to open the scoring early in the third. Jost’s eventual winner came with three minutes to go. The Canadians held off a late Russian push, backed by 26 saves from Matthew Murray. Jost was named the tournament MVP after he led all players with three goals and nine points in four games. He added that the MVP recognition is special and humbling. The last Vees player to win it was goalie Sean Bonar in 2009. Jost, also named tournament all-star, said he played really well and had a strong tournament, but stressed that it’s about the team. “Whenever you win a gold medal, everyone is going to look good. That’s what so special about wearing that Canadian maple leaf around your chest,” he said. “Everybody gets noticed and everybody gets recognition. I’m just happy that the team won gold.” Vees coach-GM Fred Harbinson said it’s awesome for Jost to receive the recognition. “Obviously both guys (Jost and Fabbro) were leaders on their team being named captain, assistant captain,” said Harbinson, adding that the organization and city are proud of them. “Those two guys are special players. They just added something else to their resume.” Fabbro finished the tournament with three assists in four games. On Dec. 18, the United States defeated Team Canada East 7-1 in the bronze-medal game in Whitby, Ont.

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Frank C. passed away peacefully on December 18, 2015 at the age of 80 years. Frank will be remembered and sadly missed by his wife Jennie of 53 years, children; Kevin (Rachel) of Summerland BC, Kim (Bill) of Kamloops BC, grandchildren; Rachel, Mike, Jordon, Anthony, Carson, brothers and sister; Bill (Lois) of Dryden ON, Judy (Merv) of Kenora ON, Jim of Ear Falls ON. Predeceased by his infant granddaughter Sadie. “Rest in Peace Frank.” A private family gathering will be held. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.providencefuneralhomes.com. 250-494-7752 “Every Life Tells A Story”

Charles Alexander McDonald Born on July 9th, 1933, on the family farm near Wynyard, Sask, Charlie left us on December 15th, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of fifteen years, Pauline and his three daughters, Chris (Doug), Colleen (Tim), Pat (Ted), and his son Lanky. Charlie was the proud grandfather of 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren & two step daughters, Penny & Sandy. Charlie will also be missed by his five surviving sisters, Shirley, Glenda, Norma, Arlene and Marilyn. Charlie was predeceased by his father, Alex; mother, Mary; his brother, Harold; and his sister, Sharon. Charlie lived a full life, enjoyed a successful career in the oilfields of Alberta and Sask. He owned and operated Jo-Ann Trucking for over 20 years. Charlie retired to Penticton in 1999 where he pursued his lifelong passions of hunting, riding his horses and coaching fastball. He and Pauline enjoyed many winters with other snowbirds in Arizona. Charlie and Pauline were able to fit in one last jive the week before his fall. We celebrated Charlie’s life in Penticton on Saturday, December 19th, 2015. We will take him home to Wynyard for a family and community farewell and interment in the spring of 2016. Donations in Charlie’s name can be made to the Penticton Regional Hospital. Condolences may be shared by visiting www.everdenrust.com.

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It is with great sadness that the family of Don Wigg announces his peaceful passing at Moog & Friends Hospice House on December 9, 2015 following an 8 month battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Diana; his four daughters, April (John) MacLeod, Gina Hansinger, Michelle (Randy) Magaw and Shannon (Ken) Gillis; his four grandchildren, Katelyn, Paloma, John and Levi; one sister, Gladys Redman of Vernon; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Mabel Anne (1976) and Albert Wigg (1949) as well as 12 brothers and sisters. Don was the youngest of fourteen. Don was born in Nelson, BC and was part of a well-known Nelson family. He left Nelson at the age of 5 with his Mom and moved to Vernon where he graduated from high school. He then started his career with Okanagan Telephone Co. in Vernon but then moved to Penticton to continue his career with OK Tel. This was where he met his wife Diana. Diana was a telephone operator for OK Tel. Don got up enough nerve to ask her out on a date and the rest is history. They were married on Jan. 30, 1960. It was 4 years after that they started their family. Don was devoted to his family. He was our “Rock”. He will always be remembered for his unconditional love, his kind heart and sense of humour. He loved people and making them laugh. He retired from BC Tel after 43 years. He soon realized that retirement was not for him and then worked at Super Car Wash for 10 years and Wise Guys Car Wash for 8 years. He was 82 years old when he was forced to retire due to illness. The family wishes to thank the nurses at Moog & Friends and Drs. Masson, Caskey and Nixon for their outstanding compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be directed to Penticton & District Hospice Society (129 Nanaimo Ave. W., Penticton, V2A1N2.) A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date to be announced in the spring. Condolences may be shared by visiting www. everdenrust.com His legacy will live on forever through his family. He will be deeply missed.

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Lot 4, Plan KAP647, DL 288, ODYD, Except Plan 39550 (66 Deans Road) Date: Time: Location:

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PURPOSE: To allow for the subdivision of the subject property into two new parcels. Amendment Bylaw No. 2461.08, 2014: proposes to amend Schedule ‘2’ of the Electoral Area “F” Zoning Bylaw No. 2461, 2008, by changing the zoning of the subject property from Small Holdings Two (SH2), which specifies a minimum parcel size of 2.0 ha, to Small Holdings Three (SH3), which specifies a minimum parcel size of 1.0 ha.

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The MulTiculTural SocieTy of Penticton has bocce on Wednesdays from 2 to 6 p.m. at 135 Winnipeg St. Everyone welcome. Call 250-493-9124 for more info.[we] 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 medical Qi Gong at 10 a.m., coffee social 10 a.m. to noon, cribbage at 1 p.m., pilates at 3:30 p.m., ukulele strum-along 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 250492-7078 for more info on this event. KiWaniS cluB MeeTS at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at 390 Brunswick St. Call 250-493-8901

for information about Kiwanis. p enTicTon T he acadeMy of Music String Orchestra rehearses from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. in the lounge of the Leir House, 220 Manor Park Ave. New members welcome. Please call 250-4937977 for more info. oliver douBle o Quilters have drop-in activities Wednesdays. hand and FooT canasta at 1 p.m. in the Penticton Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. Lessons available for those who have never played before. Call June evenings at 250-492-7630 for info. Everyone welcome. carpeT BoWling FroM 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Recreation and Wellness Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. oKanagan FallS SeniorS’ Centre has music and coffee from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and carpet bowling at 1 p.m. penTicTon duplicaTe

Bridge Club has games Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays at 1 p.m. in the Penticton Legion on Martin Street. Call Birgitta at 250-7701154 for more information. alcoholicS anonyMouS haS daily meetings in Penticton and area. Call 250-490-9216 (24 hours) for more info. anaveTS haS huMp Day with Stu’s kitchen open from 9 a.m. to noon. 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 250-4909272 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 250493-9279 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 250-770-7524 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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December 24 penTicTon vineyard coMMuniTy Church has a Christmas Eve service from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1825 Main Street (parking around back).[124p] chriSTMaS eve grieF support drop-in group from 11 a.m. to noon. at the Bereavement Resource Centre, 129 Nanaimo Ave. W. Call 250-490-1107 for more information.[124p] elKS cluB haS Crib Wars at 1 p.m. and is closed at 4 p.m. for Christmas Eve.[th] royal canadian legion branch 40 has lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., crib at 7 p.m., 502 Martin St. 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. 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 250-492-9844.[091s] SouTh Main drop-in Centre is closed at noon for Christmas Eve! al-anon For FriendS and family of alcoholics meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Summerland United Church. Call 250-490-9272. 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

STOCKING STUFFING — Heather Mehrer of Naramata’s Stocking Up holds one of her unique, one-of-kind stocking creations she makes for sale at this time each year. She was just one of the venders attending this year’s annaul Christmas Craft Fair at the Heritage Inn.

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250-493-5968 or Liz at 250-493-7997 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. line dancing WiTh Claire Denney every Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Oliver Seniors Centre, 5876 Airport St. Call Claire at 778-439-2070 for information. deSerT Sage SpinnerS and Weavers Guild meets at 10 a.m. at the Oliver Community Centre. Visitors are always welcome. If you are interested in becoming a member stop by or contact Gail Erickson at rgerickson@telus.net or 250498-4959. penTicTon Fly FiSherS meet the first Thursday each month at 216 Hastings St. at 7 p.m. They welcome new individuals and family memberships. For more info, visit www. pentictonflyfishers.ca.[th01] alcoholicS anonyMouS nighT group meets at

8 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. in the Outreach Centre. The Okanagan Falls group meets at 8 p.m. at 5328 Hawthorne St. and the men’s book study group runs at 7:30 p.m. at 102 1825 Main St. Vineyard Church.

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Admission $5. Enjoy great music performed by local artists.[126p] royal canadian legion branch 40 has crib at 10 a.m., beef dip lunch at 11 a.m., meat draw and Ladies Auxiliary 50/50 draw at 2 p.m. The oliver SeniorS’ Centre, 5876 Airport St., has dancing at 10 a.m. to the Oliver Seniors Volunteer Band.[0912c] eagleS cluB haS member appreciation day, burgers and fries at noon, beaver races at 4 p.m. chariTy BoTTle drive with all money going to the Penticton Regional Hospital paediatric ward, SPCA, Critteraid and the Summerland food bank. Drop off from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays at Penticton and Summerland IGA stores. anaveTS haS The kitchen open from 9 a.m. to noon, dropin pool at noon, dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m. Entertainment by Gypsy and Rose at 6:30 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous hAs daily meetings in Penticton and area. Call 250-490-9216 (24 hours). Elks club on Ellis Street has crib at 10 a.m., drop-in darts and early bird draw at 4 p.m., meat draw at 4:30 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m.

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