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Mother Nature is helping Apex Mountain Resort have its best season ever. As general manager James Shalman described it, Mother Nature opened the clouds in mid-November and dropped a huge snowfall that hasn’t stopped. “Our season has been absolutely phenomenal,” he said. “It’s not just the amount of snow that fell, it’s the quality.” The resort’s website reports an alpine base of 161 centimetres. The mountain has received 27-cm in the past week and 14 in the past 48 hours. More is expected to come. Shalman said the skiing is more like what they have at season’s end. They opened on Nov. 28, which is a week early, and broke records in December with skier visits and revenue. Last year the resort had a strong December and they topped that by 51 per cent. The resort was able to open up more terrain and typically start off with reduced lift ticket rates. This year they went straight to full rates because of the “fantastic snow conditions.” Peak visiting times for Apex is Boxing Day to Jan. 3 as well as the months of February and March. Spring break, B.C. Family Day and President’s Week are also strong for the resort. The Canadian dollar has also helped as Washington State doesn’t have skiresorts and stay. The Canada West Ski Areas Association (CWSAA) reported that the soft dollar is having a positive impact on the ski and tourism industries. U.S. overnight tourist visits to Canada increased eight per cent over the first 10 months of 2015 (compared to 2014). Apex attracts skiers from there, as well as Oregon, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. However, most of their visitors are from the Lower Mainland and the Okanagan Valley. “Word just got out that conditions were phenomenal,” said Shalman. “Our biggest

Apex MountAin ResoRt marketing manager emily Childs hitting some perfect powder at the ski hill in mid-December. Apex is having one of its strongest seasons thanks to favourable weather conditions.

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marketing tool is people that have skied here and reporting to their friends how fantastic the conditions are. That’s exactly what happened. Every single day during the Christmas break we had, we were breaking records.” The mountain had a temperature inversion with a valley cloud locked in creating a sunny top Shalman said. “Picture perfect. The top of the mountain was warmer than the bottom. Not a breath of

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snowfalls, and it keeps coming. Skier visits and revenues are up dramatically at most ski resorts across Western Canada. This is particularly great news for B.C.’s Lower Mainland ski areas and Mount Washington who took the brunt of last season’s warm weather, and are all reporting copious amounts of snow and record visitation. Kelowna’s Big White was the first to open on Nov. 13. That is the earliest since 1997.

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wind. It was just amazing weather,” he said. “A perfect recipe, if you want to call it that, of everything coming together.” Shalman said the best time to go skiing is right after Christmas. “Conditions are so good. Fresh tracks are being made,” said Shalman. “Not many people are up here. January is great.” The CWSAA reported that resorts across Western Canada are buried in record breaking

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Grant keeps village in operation Mark Brett Western News Staff

Although the Penticton Safety Village is closed for the season, the recently announced $20,000 provincial gaming grant is money in the bank for the organization. The one-stop, safety training centre for kids runs from early spring to late fall, incorporating a wide variety of programs ranging from cycling skills, fire-escape procedures to how to handle emergency situations. Started in 1983, the Edmonton Avenue facility was one of the first of its kind in the province and according to village manager Lori Woods the gaming grants are the life blood of the society. “I don’t want to sound dramatic, but the safety grant from the province is our main source of income and if we didn’t have it, the Penticton Safety Village really wouldn’t exist, we would have to shut it down,” said Woods. “I

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just can’t underestimate the value of what this money means to us, it’s what keeps us in operation.” On the property, which is an actual scaled down version of a village, there is a church, commercial and residential buildings and railroad crossings complete with traffic signals. There is also what is called the “fire house” which is used by members of Penticton Fire Rescue to teach children (kindergarten to Grade 4) in a real building what to do if they are caught in a burning structure. “We go to the reporting, making the 911 call, should they see something, we use real scripts, real situations and a real phone so they know exactly what to expect should they ever have to call 911,” said Woods. “We teach them what an emergency is.” Each year over 1,500 kids from Summerland to Osoyoos and Princeton come to Penticton, often as school trips, to learn the skills needed to survive or prevent accidents. As well, in the spring the village holds its annual open house during which time a number of organizations including fire and police and other community groups get involved. And according to Woods, the children are not the only ones who learn something. “The majority of the parents that come with the classes find it extremely beneficial because there are a lot of things they haven’t

Lori Woods, manager of the Penticton safety Village, at the centre's main intersection. A recent provincial government gaming grant of $20,000 will go towards programs like the bicycle skills training for kids.

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thought about for years, or haven’t tried or used,” she said. “For example, signalling (while riding a bicycle) where everything has changed, now you use your left and right hands. “The other thing we’re finding is that parents really aren’t doing a lot of those home-escape plans, so this is an excellent refresher for them, so they’re finding that; ‘Okay we’ve got to start doing some of these things that are being taught.’” Helmet use while cy-

cling is something else Woods feels kids are teaching their parents, much like the matter of using seat belts was in the past. “So it’s not always about adults teaching children,” she said. “Sometimes it works the other way around.” Word of the success of the Penticton village has made it a popular model for other communities in B.C. and Canada looking to start their own safety villages. Every year Woods communicates with of-

ficials about the concept and Penticton’s centre is featured in a nationwide publication. In making the announcement about this year’s grant, Penticton MLA Dan Ashton said in a written statement: “Riding your bicycle is one the joys of being a kid. “Learning how to cycle safely, as well as developing an overall road sense and a respect for police are just a few of the great things the Penticton Safety Village teaches our children.”

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derstanding of the town, she will be able to jump right into the role and assist Council with their major initiatives. We sincerely welcome Cathy back to the town of Oliver.” Cowan holds a local government administration certificate and has previously held senior management positions in Oliver and the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen.

Correction In the Jan. 6 edition of the Penticton Western News under the photo of Muriel Franck the correct credit information should have read: courtesy Okanagan Archive Trust Society - Jack Stocks Photo 1958. The Western News apologizes for the error.

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Program to clamp down on Skaha Bluff thefts Dale Boyd Western News Staff

With a grant from the City of Penticton, the program that hopes to stem the tide of thefts from vehicles at the Skaha Bluffs parking lot is getting off the ground. A grant was finalized at the open budget session on Dec. 21 for $15,454 from the City of Penticton to implement the Park Watch program. “First thing I want to do is thank the mayor and council for recognizing how important climbing is to the local economy,” said Rolf Rybak, vice president and regional director of the Climber’s Access Society of B.C. “From that we should be able to have coverage almost every day of the climbing season,” Rybak said. The coverage Rybak refers to is having a Skaha Bluffs Park Watch employee monitor the parking lot during peak climbing hours during the season. Rybak started the charge

I think we have a significantly large chance to reduce the crime rate in the parking lot with the patrol person there. – Rolf Rybak, Climber’s Access Society of B.C. in August when thefts from climber’s vehicles at the Skaha Bluffs were turning visitors away from one of the premier sport climbing destinations in Canada, which economic impact studies estimate provides a $4-million impact to Penticton’s economy. Rybak said the initiative is still short on funds to get 100 per cent coverage and they will be looking for funding from local businesses moving forward. “We’re hoping we can apply for this as a continuous grant, but the grant process with the City of Penticton— even continual grants get reduced every year. We’re always looking for alternative funding,” Rybak said.

The employee who will eventually monitor the parking lot will also take donations, and Rybak said one of the initial steps is to create a brochure to talk about local businesses and highlight Penticton for tourists. “Hopefully people will throw a loonie or a toonie in the donation jar which will help further fund the program for the next year,” Rybak said. The Skaha Bluffs Park Watch Society is in the process of building a website right now which will feature updates and links relating to the bluffs and the society. The next step will be to put together a budget to get a better view of what kind of coverage can be implement-

ed during climbing season. “Hopefully we’ll be able to get coverage for the whole climbing season,” Rybak said. After that the society will be setting up a position for a paid employee of the Park Watch to monitor the parking lot on those days. “It’s basically the day-today steps of building a small business,” Rybak said. “I’m optimistic. Like I told our membership, the hard work is ahead of us now. To actually build this and make sure it’s credible. It has to be credible to reduce the crime rate, that’s the most important thing,” Rybak said. “I think we have a significantly large chance to reduce the crime rate in the parking lot with the patrol person there.” Rybak noted the Juan De Fuca Park Watch as a prime example of the effect these programs can have. Juan De Fuca has zero instances of vehicle break-ins or vandalism while patrollers have been on duty since 2001.

New option for school closures Steve Kidd Western News Staff

Trout Creek Elementary is now on the list of school closures being considered by the Okanagan Skaha School District. On Jan. 5, the board of education met in a closed meeting to add the Trout Creek option to their list. Superintendent Wendy Hyer explained that the new option would see Giant’s Head Elementary, which is also being considered for closure, remain open, though it would become a primary school, with Kindergarten to Grade 3. Summerland Middle School would host Grades 4 to 7, and Summerland Secondary would take Grades 8 to 12. “This came out of the consultation process prior

to Christmas. The board addressed it as soon as it could,” said Hyer, explaining that the idea arose out of parent concerns over the loss of exploratory blocks for Grades 6 and 7. “Really, it was looking at how do you continue to operate the educational programs that people seem to value,” said Hyer. Trout Creek currently has 182 students, projected to decline to 168 by 2018. Giant’s Head has a total of

366 students enrolled, projected to increase to 391 by 2018. The savings from closing Trout Creek Elementary are estimated at $423,882, and the assessed value of the land and buildings is $4.14 million. After closure the land and building could be leased or sold, which would both increase savings by not having to do maintenance, and generate additional revenue. In comparison, closing

Giant’s Head Elementary was expected to save the school district $510,862, and the assessed value of that property is $5.69 million. To allow time for feedback on the new option, the school district has extended the deadline for feedback on all options from Jan. 10 to Jan. 15. They will also be holding a public consultation meeting at Trout Creek Elementary on Jan. 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. Decision day remains January 20, 2016 at an open meeting of the Board of Education scheduled for 6:30 p.m. in the IMC building located behind the school board office at 425 Jermyn Ave. Details of all the options are available on the school district website at www.sd67.bc.ca.

Climbers will hopefully get a reprieve from the tide of thefts from the parking lot of the skaha bluffs thanks to a grant from the City of Penticton to implement the park watch program.

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Woman killed in 100-mile House had ties to Penticton Ken Alexander Black Press

The suspicious death of a 100 Mile House woman, Vesna Dumstrey-Soos, who attended school in Penticton as a teen, is now being called a homicide. Following an intense fivehour search on Jan. 6, the RCMP North District Major Crime Unit – with the assistance of the North District Emergency Response team, Air Services and local RCMP members – took a 46-year-old 100 Mile man, who was likely a person of interest at the onset of the suspicious death investigation, into custody around 2:18 p.m. The investigation started when 100 Mile House RCMP received a call around 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 4 and were asked to check on the welfare of an employee of a local business

who uncharacteristically didn’t show up for work. When RCMP checked the home in the 6000 block of Norman Road, they found Dumstrey-Soos. The death was treated as suspicious at the time and the North District Major Crime Unit along with forensic experts were at the home on Jan. 5 to investigate and process the scene. On Jan. 7, RCMP North District media relations officer, Dave Tyreman, said the suspect and Dumstrey-Soos were known to each other but he didn’t know what how they were connected. More information may be provided at a later time if formal charges are laid against the suspect, he added. At this writing, the suspect has not made a court appearance.

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Bystanders stop man Search is on for new communications officer “I thought it was a valued posiBlais also helped develop the tion,” he said, praising Blais’ work city’s social media strategy, which fleeing from the RCMP for the city. “I think in any organi- she said has also been well-received Steve Kidd Western News

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A Midway man is in police custody after fleeing on foot from a traffic stop Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after 2 p.m. on Jan. 6 a Kelowna RCMP officer conducted a traffic stop with a black Mercedes SUV in the 2300 block of Hunter Road. The driver of the Mercedes was found to be in breach of his court-ordered, 24-hour curfew related to a conditional sentence order. When the 29-year-old was advised he was under arrest, he forced his door open, grabbed a duffle bag from the passenger seat and fled on foot. The officer pursued on foot and with the assistance of bystanders was able to detain the man in handcuffs. RCMP allege that the suspect kicked at the officer grabbing at her equipment. RCMP said the officer sustained minor injuries,

but continues to be on a full duty. The examination of the duffle bag the man fled with yielded over 360 grams of drugs including cocaine, heroin and crystal meth, along with a loaded .22 handgun with extra magazines, a hunting knife, a silicone mask, a silencer, break-in tools and over $2,200 in cash, RCMP said. Police later executed a search warrant on the suspect’s vehicle, and found an assault rifle, a drum magazine, soft body armour and a sledge hammer. The man remains in custody and faces charges of assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest, possession of a controlled substance, possession for the purpose of trafficking, flight from a police officer, possession of a prohibited weapon and possessing a firearm for a dangerous purpose.

Christmas tree pick up and recycling By donation, the Penticton Fire Fighters Local 1399 will be collecting trees from Dec. 27 to Jan. 22, 2016. All donations received will go to the BC Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund and Muscular Dystrophy charities. To register for a pick-up please call 250-490-2315. Residents can also drop off natural trees for chipping and recycling at Fire Hall #2 located at 285 Dawson Avenue from Dec. 26, 2015 to Jan. 31, 2016. For more information please call Public Works at 250-490-2500. 2016 Regular Council meeting schedule Please be advised that the 2016 Regular Meetings of Council held in Council Chambers, City Hall at 6:00 p.m. will be as follows: January 11 & 18, February 1 & 15, March 7 & 21, April 4 & 18, May 2 & 16, June 6 & 20, July 4 & 18, August 2 & 15, September 6 & 19, October 3 & 17, November 7 & 21 and December 5 & 19. To view agendas for upcoming meetings or minutes from previous meetings please visit www. penticton.ca/council. Taking action to attract and retain skilled labour for the South Okanagan On behalf of the City of Penticton, please

The City of Penticton is about to lose another staff member. Communications officer Simone Blais turned in her resignation this week, announcing that she will be taking a position at UBC Okanagan later this month. “I have accepted a marketing and communications strategist position,” said Blais, adding that she will be embedded in the faculty of management there. “I am going to be working with them on promoting their bachelor and master’s program. They have some really exciting things going on.” Blais is Penticton’s first communications officer, and started work there in 2012, after coming to Penticton to work as a reporter with the Western News. Prior to the position being created, communications was handled by individual department managers, and, over time, an assortment of outside contractors. Mayor Andrew Jakubeit said the city will be finding a new candidate for the position, and has no intention of returning to prior communications strategies.

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zation, communication is the biggest thing that continually needs improvement. “In the past, we didn’t have time, so it just didn’t happen. I think there has been a value to having a communications officer.” Jakubeit said the role is likely to evolve as the city develops a public engagement strategy. “Maybe that communications officer now will spend a bit more time on community engagement, so we have a better opportunity to ensure the community is informed and to receive their feedback, rather than the typical open houses, that sometimes don’t get well attended,” said Jakubeit. “How do we make it easier to communicate with people, to engage with people and to inform people?” Blais describes her position as telling the story of the service the city provides to residents. Key to that has been the monthly newsletter sent out alongside utility bills. She said surveys show 60 per cent of the recipients read the newsletter, a percentage Blais said surprised and pleased her.

by the public. “There is an appetite in the public for it, for as-it-happens information, news and updates. That does mean getting tweets and Facebook posts after hours. I do my best to monitor and respond when I have information,” said Blais. “I think that is what people want, they want to feel that someone is listening to them, even if it is at 9 p.m.” Blais said she takes the public service aspect of her job very seriously. “To be there for people is nice. That has been really a big piece of what I have enjoyed, providing that access to information, answering questions for the public that don’t know where to start,” she said. “People are really grateful for that.” Blais said she is not the only staff member who takes being a public servant seriously. “There is so many people, so many of my colleagues who are passionate about public service and providing an excellent level of service for residents and businesses. It astounds me almost every day,” she said.

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The City of Penticton will be accepting applications for the Board of Variance. Individuals interested in serving in a voluntary capacity for the Board of Variance are invited to submit a “Council Advisory Committee/Board Application Form” which can be found on the City of Penticton website at www.penticton.ca/committees or picked up at reception at City Hall, 171 Main Street. Please return completed applications on or before January 22, 2016. For further information or to view the Board of Variance Guide, visit www.penticton.ca/ committee or call Lorraine Williston at 4902473.

Any person whose interest may be affected by the proposed amendment may appear in person, by petition or by attorney. Delegations and submissions will be received no later than 9:30 am on Monday, January 18, 2016 to Attention: Corporate Officer, City of Penticton, 171 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5A9; Email: publichearings@penticton.ca. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Please note that all submissions are a matter of public record. Those persons with special hearing, language or access needs should contact City Hall at 250-490-2400 prior to the meeting.

Public Hearing Notice A Public Hearing will be held at 6:00 pm Monday, January 18, 2016 at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton, BC to consider the following amendment to Zoning Bylaw 2011-23. Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2015-61 - 511 Forestbrook Drive Rezone Lot 2, DL 249, SDYD, Plan 3350, located at 511 Forestbrook Drive, from R2 (Small Lot Residential) to RM2 (Low Density Multiple Housing). The applicant is proposing to construct two duplexes with

The above mentioned bylaw and supporting information will be available for public inspection up to and including Monday, January 18, 2016 at the following locations during hours of operation: Development Services and Corporate Administration (City Hall,171 Main St.), Penticton Public Library (785 Main Street) and the Penticton Community Centre (325 Power St.); or online at www.penticton.ca/publicnotice.

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About 30 friends and family of Roxanne Louie, including Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, turned out on Jan. 2 for a candlelight vigil and march, marking a year since Louie was murdered.

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Friends and family of Roxanne Louie gathered on Jan. 2 to mark a year since the young mother was murdered while visiting Penticton. “We are still here, we are still waiting for justice. She didn’t deserve this,” said Charlynn Crowshou, a lifelong friend of Louie, who describes her as “basically, my sister.” It was Jan. 4, 2015, when Louie failed to show up for her flight in Penticton to Vancouver. Her body was eventually discovered at a remote location off Chute Lake Road, and Grace Elinor Robotti, paternal great-grandmother to Louie’s son, was charged with her murder. Grace’s brother, Pier Louis Robotti, is charged with seconddegree murder. “They are out on bail. To us it is like they are free,” said Crowshou. “She didn’t deserve this, this very kind loving person; mother, daughter, sister. We want justice.” About 30 people gathered in the Penticton Walmart parking lot as the sun began to slip below the horizon, collecting candles and chatting about Louie as they prepared to start a vigil and march in her honour. Among them was Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, president of

CASSANdRA MCPheRSoN, one of Roxanne Louie’s cousins, prepares candles for a vigil marking a year since Louie’s murder. Steve Kidd/Western News

the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs. “We are here to commemorate her life, her passing and once again to stand in solidarity,” said Phillip, who linked Louie’s murder to the larger concern over missing and murdered indigenous women. “All missing and murdered women are terrific tragedies that rip apart our families and our communities,” said Phillip, noting that RCMP first considered that Louie missed her

flight because she was out partying. Louie’s body was found on Jan. 12, eight days after she went missing. “Roxanne’s tragic death is another statistic that is added to a very large number of indigenous women and girls that have been killed.” Phillip said it was because of vigils and marches like this over the past 25 years that there will now be a national inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women.

“It is something we have fought for many decades,” said Phillip. “We owe a tremendous amount of gratitude to all those women and families, who demanded there be a national inquiry, that police agencies, the criminal justice system be held accountable for this great negligence.” Phillip didn’t mince words describing the problem, calling it a racist notion. “I think there is a notion within society at large, the indigenous women and girls don’t count, don’t matter,” said Phillip. “We reject the notion that indigenous women and girls are somehow disposable and that their deaths are not as important as the deaths of non-native women.” People that have been charged and convicted, he said, should receive the harshest punishment the criminal justice system can bring forward, in order to send a clear message that indigenous women and girls are not disposable. “It is unacceptable. Violence against women is unacceptable. Prime Minister (Justin) Trudeau said ‘It’s 2015’,” said Phillip. “It’s time for this to come to a stop. It is time for society to look inwards and become accountable for the attitude they have carried too long.”

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Concrete idea The stretch of Highway 97 between Summerland and Penticton is a beautiful stretch of road, with scenic views along the nearly 20 kilometre distance. But as the snow began falling this winter, this scenic corridor proved to be treacherous. During one of the early snowfalls, several rollovers happened in the space of a couple of hours as cars fought for traction on the slippery road surface. Luckily, those accidents only resulted in minor injuries, but earlier this week, a woman died when she lost control of the SUV she was driving and slid into the icy waters of Okanagan Lake. We have nothing but praise for the bystanders and divers who put their own lives at risk trying to help this woman, but we have to ask if the situation could have been avoided in the ﬁrst place. Not much blame can be attributed to the driver; according to reports, she was driving below the speed limit in recognition of the snowstorm sweeping over the highway and turned driving conditions into a slippery mess. This kind of accident limited to the winter; they happen all year round. Similar accidents have happened under ideal driving conditions when the roads were dry. Highway 97 isn’t inherently dangerous, but there is one preventive measure, which may not have stopped the accident from happening, but almost certainly would likely have prevented it from becoming a tragedy. Concrete barriers, like the ones that line the Channel Parkway in Penticton, would have prevented the vehicle from leaving the roadway. Beyond preventing tragedies like this one, barriers would also be a boon to the Trail of the Okanagan, which will eventually stretch from Summerland to PenticPENTICTON WESTERN ton and beyond. They might interfere with the view, but barriers would also serve to separate and protect people using the trail from the fast moving trafﬁc only a few feet away. There is a cost to putting concrete barriers along that long a stretch of road, but how many lives have to be lost before it would be considered worth the cost?

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Demographic changes affect schools The potential closure of Giant’s Head School, along with other possible school closures within the OkanaganSkaha School District should not come as a surprise to anyone. For years, staff and administrators at the school district have watched as enrolment has been on a gradual decline. It was not too many years ago that the schools in Summerland were full and at times, portables were needed to house additional classes. Today, there are not nearly as many students. At ﬁrst glance, the declining enrolment trend seems puzzling. Summerland has seen slight increases in its population over the years. If the increases were evenly distributed throughout all age demographics, school enrolment numbers should increase slightly, or at the very least, remain stable.

A closer look at census data tells a different story. The population of Summerland — and the population of Canada — is aging. Earlier this year, for the ﬁrst time in Canadian history, there were more people 65 and older than there were 15 and younger. Against such a backdrop, if a community’s population remains relatively stable, the number of retirees will increase while the number of children will decrease. This is exactly what has happened in Summerland. In 1996, there were 1,919 Summerland residents 14 years of age and younger. The latest Statistics Canada census data, from 2011, showed just 1,440 children 14 and younger. During this same time, the total population in Summerland grew from 10,584 to 11,280, an increase of 696 people.

John Arendt Guest column Summerland has long identiﬁed itself as a small community and many who live here speak of “smalltown charm” as one of the qualities they value most highly. The importance of this small-town atmosphere is mentioned every time a growth plan is presented and every time a large-scale development proposal is brought forward. Even if other issues are raised during discussions about growth, many will speak out

about the importance of preserving Summerland’s character as a small community. Those who moved here from elsewhere often say they do not want to live in Vancouver, Calgary or another large centre. At the same time, the possibility of a school closure is deeply disturbing. A school is part of a small town’s identity, and the closure of a school alters that identity. The school board has not yet made a decision on whether Giant’s Head School will be closed. That won’t happen until January, and it is possible that Summerland will retain all its schools. However, if Summerland does not experience school closures, it would likely be just a temporary reprieve. As long as the board has to cope with limited funding from the province and a declin-

ing student population in Summerland, school closures will remain a serious possibility. This leaves our community with a difﬁcult choice. If we want to choose no growth or limited growth in order to preserve our small-town atmosphere, school enrolment numbers will continue to dwindle. If we want to retain the present education model of elementary schools, a middle school and a high school, then we need to attract families with school-aged children. Should this happen, Summerland would see a noticeable change in its demographic makeup. Those are the two options. Either one would have signiﬁcant implications and trade-offs for the entire community. What choice would you like to see for Summerland? John Arendt is the editor of the Summerland Review

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Mayor’s comments a slap in the face Mayor Jakubeit has opened himself up to devastating criticism by saying, in effect, that anyone taking legal action against a city forfeits their right to participate in a civic process designed to address the root cause of the claim (Penticton Western News, Dec. 30, 2015, Parks group doesn’t include Skaha society). That is the antithesis of democracy and arguably designed to skew the committee’s deliberations toward the conventional wisdom that led to the legal action. This is therefore both anti-democratic and prejudicial to the outcome. How can citizens have confidence in the re-

sult, and therefore trust in their leaders? To be clear, here’s how it reads: The City of Penticton wants to turn a significant portion of a natural park into a commercial waterpark. A large group of citizens disagree and protest the decision. The city believes it has the authority to proceed and ignores the protest. The citizens believe that the city has exceeded its authority and ask the courts to decide. There is nothing treacherous or emotional about this action, which is, in fact, entirely open and rational. Both parties are acting in what they believe to be the best interest of the citi-

All things going up in price

Yes, that is right, all things in price have gone so high and going higher, from rent to food (Western News, Jan. 6, Rate hikes come with new year). But the disabled don’t get a raise, so more things go up, the more we cut. When on disability it’s hard enough, now with the cost of things you stay home more and more, and lots on low income do it now. If things keep going up and we don’t get a raise fast, there are going to be lots of cutting cable, then phone to survive. Lots don’t eat right now and when taking med’s you should. James Readman Penticton

The perfect political egg

When preparing an edible egg there are many of ways to serve an egg. Restaurants, fast food outlets, cafeterias and such all prepare eggs to their specifications and recipe name. That’s all well and good, we can live with this and we do. Eggs Benny, scrambled, poached, fried etc. Yummy! Political eggs, on the other hand are entirely different. Unlike regular farm eggs, they don’t need to be graded. They don’t appear in any store except for a city or municipal hall setting. Organics don’t play any part in their development. For the most part, locally, there is only one way to prepare them and that recipe is not for publication. Even it were, the “taste” might still be the same. Unlike real eggs that can be checked for freshness, political eggs cannot. We know that real eggs, if not fresh, can be discarded, thrown out, or otherwise dealt with. They have a shelf life that is short. Not so with political eggs! They stay on the shelf for up to four years. These same eggs are prepared, for the most part, in one limiting, unappetizing way — hardboiled and yes, relatively flavourless. Here in the city, we currently have a carton with less than a dozen eggs in it. The carton is hardly ever opened so as to give us a look at the state of the eggs in it. Unlike real eggs, before they leave a store, one can examine the carton to see the condition of the eggs. If they don’t look appealing, they have a strange odour about them or there are some with cracks, we can leave them and select another carton that suits our liking. Those that are less appealing may be thrown out or generally

zens; we just disagree on what that is. The city then belatedly decides to update a seriously outdated Parks Masterplan that could have given policy guidance to the city in deciding on a waterpark, had it been in place. Proponents of preservation of natural parkland who have challenged the city’s waterpark decision applied for, but were denied membership ,on the Masterplan Select Committee. The mayor is quoted in the Western News as saying: “If you sue the city you sort of negate your right to sit on one of their committees. It makes it sort of an awkward situation.” Astonishing!

discarded. Not so with political eggs! We might think that we opted for a perfect carton, however, very often we find that there are cracked eggs in that carton and that there is somewhat strange odour to them. Nonetheless, we are stuck with those eggs for three to four years. What does it all mean? For one thing, it means that the political eggs aren’t going to change anytime soon. It means that those eggs will, in all probability, maintain their composure and appearance and continue to be prepared in the hardboiled way. Unlike real eggs, they may well be flavourless or cracked, nonetheless, they will be on the shelf for the duration. Is this sad or what? Ron Barillaro Penticton

Tangled web

Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practise to deceive! Like a tangled web, the Skaha Lake waterslide saga is unravelling to the bare threads of a rotten cobweb. The decision by city council not to allow a member from Save Skaha Park to serve on the parks advisory committee is childish at best. It is playground politics, governed by bullies asserting their position in the school yard. Penticton councillors have demonstrated many times that they are not the fastest foxes in the forest, but to deny membership on a city committee is no less than an atrocious affront to people concerned about the salubriousness of Penticton. One also has to wonder about the credentials of the company involved in this venture. Surely, anyone running a creditable company would be concerned about its integrity and reputation. Jim Calvert Penticton

Climate change psychosis

I am glad to see that our MP Richard Cannings has settled into his new job and is eager to serve the constituents of our riding. I will soon be visiting his newly opened office to ask our new MP to recommend a good psychiatrist, as according to Mr. Canning’s year end statements I am suffering from some sort of psychological disorder. To Cannings, anybody who doesn’t ascribe to the pseudo-science of human-caused global warming is a delu-

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This is not a game, wherein those who hold the power can put their opposition in the penalty box for the duration of the game. On the contrary, the court action is an exercise of one of the core pillars of a democracy. How, then, can it justifiably lead to a curtailment of the claimant’s rights to assist the city in establishing better policy? Of course it’s awkward! So are many things in life that we nonetheless do because we know it’s right. This behaviour is immature, if not downright juvenile and a slap in the face to democracy. Gerry Karr Penticton

sional victim of spurious internet sites. Of course, our PM is not alone in this selfrighteous, quite arrogant opinion. Scientific experts like actor Leonardo DiCaprio, who actually believes that the occurrence of a Calgary chinook is proof of global warming, ex-Premier Mike Harcourt, artist Robert Bateman, Regional District director Tom Siddon and even the editor of Penticton’s daily newspaper share this belief. If such luminaries believe that CO2 emissions are the cause of climate change then human caused global warming must definitely be true. Out of courtesy, I will be sending out emails to scientists Dr. Tim Ball, Dr. Willie Soon, Prof. Henrik Svensmark, Ben Deniston and authors Paul Driessen and Joanne Nova for starters, to warn them that they might unwittingly be victims of the dreaded “climate change sceptic psychosis.” Unfortunately, these folks have been scientifically and cogently rebuting anthropogenic global warming for many years now and are probably well beyond psychiatric remediation. I know I will not need to alert Dr. Vincent Gray, a former climate alarmist and contributor to the IPCC who has realized the fraud of human-caused climate change, deeming the panel’s renderings “an orchestrated litany of lies.” The head of the World Federation of Scientists blasted climate change hysteria in an interview with the Naples daily Il Mattino Dec. 29, 2015 stating, “To say that man is responsible for global over-heating is a baseless enormity, pure cultural pollution. Man’s action affects climate no more than 10 per cent. Ninety percent of climate change is ruled by natural phenomena, whose future evolutions scientists do not know and cannot know ... We researchers can barely say what the weather will be in 15 years, forget in 100 years.” If our new MP wishes to engage the constituents of the riding he should present a public information forum on climate change. I would be anxious to attend. There are many nefarious internet sites that dare to question human-caused climate change and while at the risk of causing psychological trauma, are worth checking out — www.wattsupwiththat.com, www.friendsofscience. com, www.notrickszone.com, www.iloveco2.com, www.climatedepot.com and www.21stcenturysciencetech.com Brian Gray Penticton

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A trial is set to take place for the man accused of an assault and a stabbing that occurred separately in Summerland. Joshua James Doell, 40, pleaded not guilty to charges of assault causing bodily harm and aggravated assault on Wednesday. Doell elected to be tried before a Provincial Court judge. Doell remains in custody after he was unable to pay his $2,500 bail which was set on Dec. 22. Doell’s defence counsel Norm Yates suggested a half-day trial, while Crown disagreed, planning a total of 13 witnesses and estimating a two to threeday trial. A pre-trial conference was set for Mon-

day, Jan. 11 in Penticton Provincial Court. Doell will be excused from the hearing.

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The man who identified himself to police as “Godzilla” was sentenced to one day in jail plus time served since his arrest earlier in December. David Neil Buttress, 47, pleaded guilty to one count of theft under $5,000 and three counts of breach of probation on Wednesday in Penticton Provincial Court. Buttress was on probation conditions from a previous matter not to attend the Real Canadian Superstore, Canadian Tire or Wal Mart in Penticton. On Dec. 2 around 2 p.m. loss prevention officers at the Penticton Wal Mart observed Buttress take a jacket valued at approximately $50-

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Those looking to journey down Broadway won’t have to travel far with Soundstage Production’s Broadway Musicals in Concert bringing a wide range of musical theatre to the stage in Penticton. Twenty different musicals are set to be featured in the production, which runs from Jan. 20-23 at the Penticton Lakeside Resort. Director Lynne Leydier said the selection mixes well-known numbers with songs that are bigger in the theatre world, hoping some songs will strike a chord with audiences who may not be familiar with Broadway. “I try to give a whole different range of styles,” Leydier said. “I didn’t want it to be one person comes out and sings, then another person comes out and sings. It’s in a concert format in that people are doing different selections from a bunch of musicals, but we have a lot of choreography, we’re mixing it up, a lot of ensemble work,” Leydier said. As she does every year, Leydier started out with nothing but an idea.

“This thing has definitely been an organically-grown project. I have to say I really had no idea where it was going to go,” Leydier said. As a musical theatre aficionado, she approached the daunting task of selecting and arranging some of Broadway’s biggest numbers into one cohesive show. “I started with all my loves and then started to see patterns and connections where I could group certain composers, or I could group certain styles,” Leydier said. The production includes hit songs from Jesus Christ Superstar, The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Annie, Wicked and many more. Mandy Cole is preparing for her role as Elphaba from Wicked, the green-skinned outcast in Oz who eventually becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. Cole will be performing some powerful, belting ballads including Defying Gravity. “She’s a pretty awesome character, she’s really powerful. I’m doing a lot of singing, so I just have to be careful of my voice, so that’s been kind of a struggle. It’s

amazing, it’s dream role to play,” Cole said. Cole’s bandmate Aidan Mayes is in the production as well, and Mayes and Cole will be performing a duet from Wicked entitled For Good, with Mayes taking on the role of Glinda the Good Witch. “If people know us then they will be looking forward to that little duo moment,” Cole said. “Aidan and I met during a Soundstage production a couple years ago, in Hair. The story of Glinda and Elphaba is kind of like Aidan’s and my story as well. Aidan took me under her wing and kind of taught me the ropes.” Cole will also be reprising her role from Soundstage’s production of Les Misérables in 2014, a reunion of sorts with fellow cast members including Dan Shaw, who is returning to his role of Jean Valjean. “We made friends in that production. I came from Ontario, I didn’t really know anybody,” Shaw said. For Shaw, it has been an exciting challenge taking on multiple roles in one performance. “Many of us are wearing different hats in

this production, so that is the challenge,” Shaw said. “In terms of pulling yourself into every different play that we’re doing in this production concert, it’s difficult, that’s all I can really say. It’s more challenging than any theatre productions that any of us have done, I can probably safely say at this point.” Shaw is excited to see months of rehearsals come together. “Everyone knows their stuff now, so it’s a matter of putting the hat on for each different piece that we’re doing. That’s important because that’s the kind of thing that comes together at the end,” Shaw said. The production has a total of 44 actors, and that’s not all. “That doesn’t include the people backstage, the musicians, doesn’t include all the production team,” Leydier said. “That’s why I’m always amazed because when I start these things it’s just me and when I finally step into the pit to conduct I look around and just think ‘oh my God, how did this happen?’” Tickets are $45 plus tax and are available at the Penticton Lakeside Resort.

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With a total of 57 days of operations for Penticton and District Search and Rescue president Dale Jorgensen sums it up as, “one heck of a year.” Jorgensen who has been with the team for over eight years said 2015 was a year of accomplishments and rewards. “Our team, which was formed in 1974, was built to help to save lives and reduce suffering when called upon. I think we managed to fulfill that mission this past year and I want to thank all of our 34 dedicated volunteers who have committed so much time to training, training, training and then being available to respond when needed and of course to our local community who support us,” Jorgensen said. There were too many operations to recall every task event, a total of 52 for the year, with PENSAR responding to numerous calls for searching for lost persons, medical evacuations from the backcountry, providing assistance to evacuate residents during the fire season and helping other search and rescue teams. With most years averaging around 30-35 events, 2015 was almost double PENSAR’s usual call volume. Volunteers tracked 11,000 hours of time training and attending tasks. Some significant rescues and operations that took place in 2015 include: The Six-day Cathedral Park Search in late June for two missing persons; four medical evacuations from Skaha Bluffs for injured climbers; the Penticton Helicopter long line extraction team was deployed numerous times throughout the region (Kamloops, Kelowna, Cathedral Parks, Skaha Bluffs and Manning Park) to rescue and evacuation severely injured persons from the backcountry; on July 24 PENSAR answered the call to a challenging evening rescue of a severely injured female which required the team to request the assistance of the RCAF’s 442 Squadrons Cormorant helicopter. The hiker had fallen down over 300 feet into Smith Creek was stabilized and secured by PENSAR technical rope members on a steep cliff for several hours before two RCAF SAR techs arrived via helicopter to evacuate the injured hiker to the hospital. Support from the community came at the most crucial times. The Rotary Club contributed $25,000 towards new rescue equipment that could be deployed in a new rescue truck which was commissioned early in 2015 replacing an aging 1992 Chevy Suburban. The Oktoberfest Society provided $4,000 so the team could make repairs to the Apex Mountain radio repeater. Medi-Quest Technologies of Vancouver donated four AED units in July. The South Okanagan Foundation provided a grant of $2,000 to add more medical equipment to response units. After a break-in at the PENSAR compound – Penticton Honda stepped up and replaced the stolen generator. Individual donations from community members and other businesses continued to come throughout the year. “Foundational support from the City of Penticton and the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen are key in ensuring that this local community operated and driven service provided is maintained. We are a destination area for people who recreate in our outdoors and we are proud to be able to provide a service to the public and our partner agencies that support life saving,” Jorgensen said.

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Course provides skills, direction for immigrants Dale Boyd Western News Staff

Immigrating to a new country can be daunting, and learning a new language can sometimes be the biggest barrier. A course in medical English at South Okanagan Immigrant and Community Services (SOICS) is helping those immigrating to Canada not only get a grasp on the English language, but get set up for future careers in the healthcare industry. The 10-week course is wrapping up for those who started in October. Maricel Koo, who immigrated to Canada from the Philippines in February 2015 to reunite with her husband, and Sana Bano who has been in Canada for just under a year and a half after immigrating from India, are now ready to take the next steps towards careers in the healthcare industry after completing the course. “Taking that class helped us to improve our language. Especially for me, the English language is not my first language. The class, it helps us and also prepares us, for example, in the future if we’re going to take a course, like pharmaceutical technician which is what I like, or a caregiver, the course helped me a lot,” said Koo. Not only does the course help with English skills, it also acts as a preparatory course for those looking to take the next step and apply to post-secondary schools. “The idea behind it is not only to improve their English, but improve it to a level that they can take college courses. To get into college they need to have a certain level in speaking, listening, reading and writing. That’s our goal,” said Chandra Wong, who teaches the course at SOICS. Those taking the course learn different preparatory skills as well as taking notes, taking tests, doing presentations and other skills valued at colleges and universities. It also aims to install confidence in students.

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“Before I was not so good at speaking English, but I learned to be confident. Myself, I was so shy to speak with a native English speaker,” Koo said. The course hosts discussions between students on different topics so they can get used to confident, conversational English. “I learned that you must speak so you will learn because if you are just quiet, how do you learn?” Koo said. Students also take on volunteering opportunities at locations like the Haven Hill Retirement Centre, where Koo plays guitar with seniors. “I experienced volunteering for the first time. We went to Haven Hill and I have sep-

arate volunteering,” Koo said. “The family of the seniors in Haven Hill are so happy and I am so happy that they are enjoying the music too.” Many immigrants won’t have work experience in Canada, the course helps fill that gap as well. “The idea behind the volunteering is often when immigrants come to Canada they don’t have work experience that can count towards getting work because employers are saying ‘well, do you have work experience in Canada?” Wong said. Students also attain general employments skills, job interviews and learn about what employers are looking for during the

hiring process. It is a wide-ranging course, but the focus is on healthcare. Not only does it help those looking for healthcare careers, but medical English can come in handy for personal medical emergencies, or navigating the B.C. healthcare system as an immigrant. “Not only are we focusing on English, but medical terms, the B.C. healthcare system and employment. So lots of things to focus on,” Wong said. Students also get the benefit of experiencing the different cultures, and experience lots of different international foods as well. “My classmate is from India and another one is from China, and we end up sharing and we get to meet new friends too,” Koo said. The course also features guest speakers, including immigrants who now have successful careers in the healthcare industry. Wrapping up the course next week, both Koo and Bano have seen improvements. Students take a test measuring their skills at the beginning of the course and the same test at the end. Both have jumped from scores of four or five out of 10 to scores of six and seven. “Quite a big jump,” Wong said. Students like Bano not only come out of the course with necessary skills, but a better idea of their next steps in life in a new country. “Some people when they come to Canada they don’t know about their future, just like me, but when I joined the class, I know my future is in healthcare. That’s why I’m applying for a healthcare course at Okanagan College,” Bano said. The next session of the medical English course starts Jan. 18 and there are still spots available. The course runs five hours a day, Monday to Friday, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information phone SOICS at 250492-6299.

Global Degree gives former Pentictonite chance to explore cultures Jennifer Smith Black Press

Any Okanagan residents (and beyond) wanting to spread their wings and travel the world could claim that chance with Global Degree. The adventure series includes Vancouver-based trio Michael Graziano, Alex Hennessy and Natalia Anja obtaining their Global Degree by visiting every country in the world. Last year, Anja was chosen as the first female to join the

team. She was one of more than 70 contestants. Now, the team is searching for a fourth member as they’re about to take off for season two in the spring. Anyone interested in earning a degree without spending four years in a classroom can enter for the chance to set foot in every country (195) in just 60 months. Kelowna’s UBC Okanagan, fourth year anthropology student Lauren Buck has entered for her second year in a row and she is ready to see, visit and experience the cultures she has studied. “I’ve always been fascinated with cultures and I’m

ready to go explore what I’ve never seen before,” said Buck, formerly of Penticton, in her video. There is no age or gender specifications for the winner who will have their all expenses paid, eight-month journey to 50 European countries this spring. Canadian entrants are encouraged to submit a creative two to three minute video, sharing why they want a global degree and how they’d contribute to the team. All videos will be viewable by the public on GlobalDegree.TV and voted for on via social media. The deadline to submit is Jan. 30.

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Paulsen Lautard felt relieved as he tapped in his 16th goal of the season for the Summerland Steam. It made him the all-time leading goal-scorer in the franchise’s history, with 58. The goal was also big giving the Steam a two-goal cushion against the Kelowna Chiefs en route to a 5-2 win at home Jan.3 in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action. “A lot of weight off my shoulders. I looked up and all the boys were happy about it. It made me happy too,” said Lautard, who finished off a two-on-one play with line mate Jack Mills to beat Joshua Tetlichi. “I’ve been in the league for about four years now. It’s been a long time coming.” On Dec. 5, 2015, the Midway native tied former teammate Dylan Burton for the franchise lead with 57 goals. It took him eight games to set the new mark. He scored another in the third period. In front of a crowd of 141, Lautard said it was good to get the goal at the Summerland Arena. “With the win and getting it from my linemate Jack Mills, it felt good,” said Lautard, 20. The pair are close as they have always played together over the past two seasons, minus a twomonth stretch last year when Lautard joined the

Trail Smoke Eaters of the BCHL and played in 15 games, collecting two goals and four assists, but decided to return as he felt it just wasn’t his time. “I had a good time, but I think my home right now is in Summerland,” said Lautard. “We got a big push here for my last year.” Mills, named the 2014-15 Okanagan Division rookie of the year, said it’s easy to play with the captain. “We got pretty good chemistry,” said Mills, who has 20 goals and 44 points in 33 games to lead the Steam. “Right off the start we hit it off pretty good. I like playing with him. He’s a great guy and good player.” Mills said Lautard has great vision with a big body (six-foot-one, 205 pounds) and works hard. He added the 20-year-old is hard to knock off the puck and gets in the areas he needs to. He has also learned from Lautard who tells him any time he makes a mistake or explains where he feels Mills should be on the ice. “He is a great captain. Every guy loves him in the room,” said Mills. “It’s a big achievement for him. I’m proud of him.” Lautard’s junior career began with the Penticton Lakers of the Okanagan Hockey Academy, now known as the 100 Mile House Wranglers. see LAUTARD on pg.14

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1. Which minor hockey coach had the biggest impact on you and why? Dwayne Blaise taught me not to make excuses as well as skating and skill work. 2.What is your favourite hockey memory? I’m working on it. 3. What age did you start playing hockey? At age four. 4. Who is your favourite hockey player and why? Claude Giroux, he has a complete game and brings intensity and competitiveness. Martin Brodeur. When I was a kid I wanted to be a goalie. 5. What are some things you like doing in your spare time? I like to read and hang out with friends. 6. Along with hockey, what other sports have you played that you enjoy? Baseball and mixed martial arts. 7. What do you consider your best hockey skill? Protecting the puck. 8. What are your superstitions if any? Always have contact with my parents on game day. 9. Who has the best sense of humour on the team? Why? Nooners (Demico Hannoun). His dry humour cracks you up. 10. Why do you wear the number that you do? That was my mom’s number.

Lautard key piece to Steam from LAUTARD on pg. 13 In 37 games with the Lakers, Lautard scored 11 goals. After a tough season, he contacted Steam general manager Gregg Wilson and made the Steam and has loved being in the organization ever since. One thing Lautard loves about playing for the Steam Paulsen Lautard is that his family and friends from home come to watch. He feels that he has been playing well, but pucks haven’t been bouncing his way. He emphasized that it’s not how you start, but how you finish. He wants to keep building momentum towards the playoffs, which the Steam are 21 games away from. Steam assistant coach Wade Parker said Lautard, who is second on the Steam with 34 points, has been a leader on and off the ice. Along with being a great kid, Parker said he’s a talented player. “One thing, he is a man child out there. He is bigger and stronger than most guys,” said Parker. “He can skate and he can protect the puck. He has a great nose for the net. He’s creative and he really shoots the puck well.” Because of those skills, Lautard is able to draw players to him. He creates space for himself and his teammates while having the ability to find the puck. When he is going well, he is tough to stop. “I’m very happy for him,” said Parker.

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Jost not fazed by big wins Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

This weekend’s match ups are a carbon copy of last weekend for the Penticton Vees. A trip to Kal Tire Place in Vernon Friday to face the Vipers, then hosting the Salmon Arm Silverbacks at the South Okanagan Events Centre Saturday. Vees captain Tyson Jost said the Vees know they likely won’t cruise to 6-0 and 6-1 victories seven days apart. “They are a really good team. We can’t look at the 6-0 win. We can’t look into that too deep,” said Jost, who with teammate Dante Fabbro will play in the Canadian Junior Hockey League’s Prospects game later this month in Surrey. “They are going to come out really hard. They are fighting for a playoff spot. We’ll be looking for a good game.” The Vees captain added they need to come out with an even better performance. “I expect nothing less from this team,” said Jost as the Vees are third in the CJHL top-20 rankings. The Vipers are battling for the final playoff spot in the Interior Division and they are behind the Trail Smoke Eaters by one point. The Smoke Eaters have two games in hand. At Kal Tire Place, the Vipers are 6-11-1-0 and 16-213-0 overall. Rookie

You can’t give up time and space to guys that can shoot like they can. – Brandon West, Salmon Arm Silverbacks coach

VERNON VIPER FORWARD Riley Brandt welcomes Penticton Vees defenceman Seamus Donohue back from injury with a hard check. Donohue and the Vees will look to earn another win at Kal Tire Place on Friday.

Odeen Tufto leads the Vipers in scoring with 16 goals and 41 points in 39 games, ranking him 24th among the BCHL leaders. Jost said having good, sharp practices is the start to ensuring they are ready. Against the Silverbacks, 22-102-2, last weekend’s

win was the first by such a large margin for the Vees, who also earned a 4-3 win in early December. Jost said the players in the dressing room believe in their ability against the Silverbacks, who have 4-2 and 5-2 wins against them. “We know we have a good team. We know

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Salmon Arm is a good team,” said Jost. “We played a really strong game on Saturday and who knows, maybe they came out a little flat. I expect more from them and it will be another great game.” “We beat ourselves. From start to finish Penticton looked good, after two per-

iods the game looked very much over,” said Silverbacks coach Brandon West to the Salmon Arm Observer. West said he felt the Vees did things that make them a top team — they were very good defensively and offensively. He added when you don’t have the puck you are not going to get a whole lot of opportunity against a really good team. “We felt that they didn’t have an off night,” said West. “We weren’t going to capitalize if we weren’t going to show up to play on both sides of the puck. “They are a very balanced team that has some real high-end talent,” he continued. “You want to make sure that you have a good start and get some opportunity early and cash in when you get an opportunity. You also have to be very good on the defensive side of the puck. You can’t give up time and space to guys that can shoot like they can.” Puck drop at the SOEC is 6 p.m.

Former Panther Morrison among inductees Western News Staff

Former Penticton Panther Brendan Morrison will be inducted into the B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame along with retired NHLer Murray Baron, Brian Barrett, BCHL commissioner John Grisdale, Pat O’Neil of the Vancouver Canucks and the 1998-99 Vernon Vipers. Morrison played one season with the Panthers in the BCJHL and racked up 94 points, including 35 goals in 56 games. He played four seasons at the University of Michigan, his best in 1996-97 when he put up 31 goals and 88 points in 43 games. Morrison was selected 39th overall in the second round of the 1993 NHL amateur lottery draft and spent time in Albany with the New Jersey Devils American League team. He played 131 games with the Devils putting up 81 points

then was traded to Vancouver late in the 1999-2000 season putting up nine points in 12 games. The Pitt Meadows product spent six-and-a half seasons as a Canuck and flourished on the West Brendan Morrison Coast Express line with Markus Naslund and Todd Bertuzzi. His most productive season was 2002-03 when scored 25 goals and finished with 71 points in 82 games. Morrison also played for the Anaheim Ducks, Dallas Stars, Washington Capitals, Calgary Flames and finished his career splitting the 2011-12 season with the Flames and Chicago Blackhawks.

The Vipers looked down and out sitting at 0-3 in preliminary play at the 1999 Royal Bank Cup in Yorkton, Sask. The Vipers, however, rallied to win their final round-robin game and then ambushed the Charlottetown Abbies 9-3 in the final for the franchise’s fourth national Junior A hockey title in 10 years. The Vipers won the league title at 52-6-2. Baron, a former Vernon Lakers’ d-man and Prince George native, spent 988 games with five NHL teams after being chosen in the eighth round of the 1986 draft by the Philadelphia Flyers. Barrett (Merritt Centennials) and Grisdale will go in as builders along with longtime Canucks’ trainer O’Neil. The induction ceremony will be held at the South Okanagan Events Centre on July 22.

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The Canadian Junior Hockey League and NHL Central Scouting released the rosters for the CJHL Prospects Game, scheduled for Jan. 26 at South Surrey Arena. The CJHL Prospects Game was created to showcase the top NHL prospects in the CJHL as identified by NHL Central Scouting. The game features players from the CJHL’s five western leagues (BCHL, Alberta Junior Hockey League, Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, Manitoba Junior Hockey League and Superior International Junior Hockey League) competing against players from the eastern leagues. The winning team is awarded the President’s Cup. Player selection is a joint initiative of the CJHL and NHL Central Scouting. Penticton Vees captain Tyson Jost and alternate captain Dante Fabbro are on Team West. “I look forward to the opportunity to work with such a talented group of players. To have the top players in the country all in one game is something special,” said Team West head coach Brandon West in a press release. “These prospects have worked hard to get to this level and this event will allow them to showcase their talents in front of fans and the hockey world. It should be a great experience for all involved.” Team West includes nine players from the BCHL, nine from the AJHL, one from the MJHL and one from the SJHL. Team East includes 12 players from the Ontario Junior Hockey League, four from the Central Canada Hockey League, two from the Maritime Hockey League, one from the Ligue de Hockey Junior du Québec and one from the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League.

BRING YOUR EMPTIES — Members of the Penticton atom development Speedway Vees (left to right) William Martinea, Carter Milton and Koehn Obuck want your empty cans or bottles as part of a fundraiser they are having on Jan.9 at Pacific Rim Equipment from 9 to 11 a.m. to support the Sick Kids Foundation. The Vees are attending the Winter Classic Hockey Jamboree for Sick Kids at Apex Mountain on Family Day, Feb. 8. All of the proceeds raised from that event are going to the Sick Kids Foundation. Mark Brett/Western News

Lakers best Bears without top scorer Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Without top scorer Lyndzie Caron, the Pen High Lakers topped the Mount Boucherie Bears 59-42 at home Tuesday. Lakers co-coach Lesley Lacroix said the players responded very well in Caron’s absence. “We were quite worried not having her at the game considering she has been getting doubledoubles in almost all of her games this season and we expect 20-plus points from her on good days,” said Lacroix. “Lots of solid contributions from all our players.” It was considered a nice turnaround after losing to the Bears by 24 points earlier in the season. Grade 10 Laker Emma Schneider stepped up to earn her first doubledouble with 14 points and 12 rebounds. The Lakers top scorers were rounded out by Celine Francisco with 10 points and Jollee Perrier, eight. The Lakers continue their trend of being slow out of the gate as Lacroix said the start was “not great.” The opening quarter ended with

the Lakers leading 10-6. They encountered problems finishing under the basket. Lacroix said that Anika Holowaty was off her game when it came to finishing. “She is a smart player who finds crafty ways to finish against bigger, more athletic opponents,” said Lacroix. “She made great moves to the hoop, but the ball just wouldn’t drop. One of those games, I guess.” The Lakers want to continue improving their communication on the defensive side. Lacroix said changes to defensive plays also force the players to think quicker and more leadership is needed from certain players. The Lakers traveled to Kelowna for the Immaculata Mustang Classic.

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Turnovers burned the Lakers in a 83-59 loss. Lakers coach Colin Cook figured they had more than 30 turnovers and said you can’t win a game with that many. “That is crazy,” he said. “They know it and we are just trying to preach simple things. When we play

simple basketball, you don’t have to have fancy plays and fancy sets. You just have to do the simple things and not turnover the ball and rebound.” Kieran Loewen, playing in his first game following a volleyball injury, said reducing their turnovers is the main thing they need to improve. He added they have to avoid hanging their heads after they turn over the ball, noting they have to be “a little bit more mean inside” as they have it in them to play more physical. “We played OK,” said Loewen who led the Laker attack with 15 points, including three three-pointers. “The offence was alright. We just get in those lulls sometimes. We just need to pick the pace up and keep the intensity going.” Loewen said the Bears were stronger and played a more physical game and that hurt the Lakers. “If we play more physical then we got it,” he said. The Lakers had a tough start trailing the Bears 2810 after the first quarter. After the first half they trailed 40-27. In the second half, the Bears outscored the Lakers 43-32.

PEN HIGH LAKERS Chloe Brydon (left) and Mount Boucherie Bears Monika Curtis battle for ball control during senior girls action at Penticton Secondary School Wednesday. The Lakers scored a 59-42 win over the visitors. Mark Brett/Western News

Cook said he believes the poor start had to do with not facing teams that pressure the ball like the Bears. “It was a good wake up

call for the boys, especially the first game back after the break,” he said. “They could have collapsed after that first quarter being 18

down. They battled back. Let it go at the end. They showed good heart, good resiliency, which they have struggled with a

little bit in the past.” Also chipping into the Lakers offence was Dylan Moorman with 12 points.

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With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Rose at the age of 90. She lived a full and active life. Predeceased by Harry in 2002 they are now resting in peace together. Missed dearly by her children Garry (Eve), Sandra (Ron), Cheryl (Dennis), Keith (Julie), Lisa (Jamie) 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She is survived by siblings Ettie Nonie, Irene (Ernie), Solly, Ed (Pam), Bob (Fay). She will be sadly missed by many more friends and relatives. Thanks to all who attended her service Dec 28 at St Jon Vianney, and to Father Rex and the CWL honor guard. Fond memories were shared at the reception that followed. On behalf of the family thanks to all for the caring thoughts and prayers offered during this difficult time. Rose will be forever in our hearts.

SCHMIDT Susan J.

February 14th, 1936 to December 29th, 2015 Susan passed away after a short illness. She is pre-deceased by her husband Werner Schmidt. She is survived by family in Hungary. A warm thank you to the amazing staff at Trinity Centre in Penticton. No service upon request

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Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Willowbrook Water Service Establishment Bylaw BYLAW No. 2709, 2015 Notice of Alternative Approval Process NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 86 of the Community Charter, that the Board of Directors of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen seek the approval of the electors with the boundaries of Willowbrook Water Service Area of the Regional District for the adoption of Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Willowbrook Water Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2709, 2015. In general terms, the bylaw establishes a service for the supply, treatment, conveyance, storage and distribution of water in and for the community of Willowbrook, within Electoral Area “C”. The alternative approval process applies to qualified electors within the Willowbrook Water Service Area.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Regional District may proceed with the approval of Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Willowbrook Water Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2709, 2015 unless at least ten percent (10%) of the qualified electors (those meeting the criteria below) within the Willowbrook Water Service Area indicate their opposition by signing the Elector Response Form. The Regional District has estimated the total number of qualified electors in the service area to be 162 and that 10% of that number, or 16 qualified electors, must submit signed Elector Response Forms to prevent the Regional District from adopting the bylaw without the full assent of the electors by referendum. An elector response form must be in the form established by the Regional District. Elector Response Forms are available from the Regional District office, including by mail, fax, or email, on request or on the Regional District website at www.rdos.bc.ca. The deadline for delivering the original signed Elector Response Form to the Regional District is 4:30 pm on February 8, 2016. The only persons entitled to sign an Elector Response Form are those who meet the following criteria: Resident electors must: (a) be 18 years of age or older; (b) be a Canadian citizen; (c) be a resident of British Columbia, for at least 6 months; (d) be a resident of the Willowbrook Water Service Area for at least 30 days; and (e) not be disqualified by an Provincial enactment, or otherwise disqualified by law, from voting in an election. Non-Resident property electors must: (a) not be entitled to register as a resident elector of the Willowbrook Water Service Area; (b) be 18 years of age or older; (c) be a Canadian citizen; (d) be a resident of British Columbia, for at least 6 months; (e) be a registered owner of real property in the jurisdiction for at least 30 days; (f) not be disqualified by any Provincial enactment or otherwise disqualified by law, from voting in an election; and (g) only register as a non-resident property elector in relation to one parcel of real property in a jurisdiction.

The bylaw is available for public inspection at the Regional District Office 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5J9, during regular office hours, or alternatively, on our website at www.rdos.bc.ca. For more information on the alternative approval process please contact: Christy Malden, Manager of Legislative Services 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC V2A 2A5 250-490-4146 1-877-610-3737 [toll free] cmalden@rdos.bc.ca

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January 8 South Main Drop-in Centre has yoga at 9 a.m., Tai Chi at 10:30 a.m. and Mah Jong at 1 p.m. Social dance featuring music by Aaron Halliday at 7:30 p.m.[fr] ElkS Club on Ellis Street has drop-in fun darts and pool at 7 p.m. Funtime dancers upstairs at 7 p.m. [Fr] SinglES lunCh group for 65-plus seniors meets at noon. Meet new friends and chat. Call 250-4965980 or 250-770-8622 for more information.

EaglES Club haS Friday Night Live dinner at 5 p.m. and entertainment at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome. anavEtS haS linE dance classes at 1 p.m. by donation, mixed doubles at 7 p.m. and karaoke at 7:30 p.m. thE olivEr SEniorS’ Centre, 5876 Airport St., has bingo at 1 p.m. every Friday and regular drop-in pool Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m.[091c] okanagan FallS lEgion has meat draws and 50-50 draws on Friday and Saturday at 5 p.m.[107s]

al-anon MEEtS at the Bethel Pentecostal Church at 945 Main St. from 6 to 7 p.m. For info call 250490-9272.

SATURDAY January 9

thE pEntiCton SpEEDway Jr Vees Atom Dev 2 are holding a bottle drive, raising money to support the Sick Kids Foundation through a hockey jamboree at Apex Mountain over the Family Day weekend in February. Bottles and cans can be dropped off between 9 and 11 a.m. at

at 4 p.m., meat draw at 4:30 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by karaoke with Anita.

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, drop-in pool at noon, dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m. and 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

Pacific Rim Equipment, 1698 Dartmouth Rd.[019p] 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

SUNDAY

January 10 thE pEntiCton lEgion Ladies Auxiliary is holding a pancake breakfast in the lounge, 502 Martin St. from 8:30 a.m. till noon. For $5 you get pancakes, ham, sausage, orange juice and coffee and 50 cents more will get you strawberries and cream.[01p] nEw bEginningS ChurCh holds Sunday servi-

ces at 10:30 a.m. at 96 Edmonton Ave. South Main Drop-in Centre has R&R Rounders at 12:30 p.m.[su] ElkS Club on Ellis Street has dog races at 2 p.m., food draw and door prizes, Last Man Standing, pool and darts. royal CanaDian lEgion branch 40 has meat and 50/50 draws at 2 p.m. MultiCultural thE SoCiEty of Penticton has card games on Sundays from 2 to 6 p.m. at 135 Winnipeg St. Everyone welcome. Call 250-4939124 for more info.[su]

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calendar Come danCe to the greatest dance music ever made with DJ Emil from 7 to 9 p.m. at the South Main Drop-In Centre, 2965 South Main St. $3 per person, everyone is welcome to come enjoy the music.[su] anavets has horse races and meat draws at 2 p.m. Hot dogs and hamburgers for lunch.

MONDAY

January 11 the seniors Wellness Society presents a new program, Cooking up Connections from 11 to 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 11 and 25 at the Cherry Park residence, 317 Winnipeg St. in Penticton. Enjoy cooking with others while learning about healthy eating with Anita Bains, holistic nutritionist. Space is limited. Call 250-4877455 to register or email nicolesw@outlook.com.[01p] the language of Loss, a creative writing service focused on grief. Dropin to the Bereavement Resource Centre, 129 Nanaimo Ave. W. on Mondays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Call 250-490-1107 for more information.[01p] south main drop-in Centre has improver line dance at 9 a.m., Scrabble and Mah Jong at 10 a.m., carpet bowling at 10:45 a.m., intermediate line dance and duplicate bridge at 1 p.m., computer dropin from 1 to 3 p.m.[mo] floor Curling every Monday from 1:30 to 3 p.m., with coffee after, at the Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Recreation Centre, 439 Winnipeg St.[102s] anavets have their kitchen open for dinner at 5 p.m. Pool and dart leagues at 7 p.m. line danCing at the Oliver Senior Centre at 7 p.m. Get moving with Claire Denney. Call 778439-2070 for more info. fraternal order of the Eagles has league darts at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. iode thrift shop at 464 Main St. is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Clothing, kitchenwares, China items and more. elks Club on Ellis Street

has American crib at 7 p.m. and pub league darts at 7:30 p.m. royal Canadian legion branch 40 has lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., dart dolls at 11 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m., Fitness Friends ladies fitness class at 10 a.m. Penticton dart league at 7 p.m. Weekly support group at the Penticton Regional Hospital Mood Clinic for family or friends of any person who has a mental illness from noon to 1 p.m. Call 250-493-7338 for details.

TUESDAY

January 12 broWn bag leCtures return every Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Penticton Museum Auditorium. This weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lecture is by Janice Perrino and John Moorhouse on the $325-million expansion of the Penticton Regional Hospital. Suggested donation is $2 for adults, $1 for children and includes include coffee, tea and confections.[012p] tops b.C. 4454 has weekly meetings from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 445 Ellis St. Use back lane entrance. Meetings are downstairs. Phone Pat at 250-4937887 or Sally at 250-4926556. royal Canadian legion has lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., DVA officer at 1 p.m. and wings night at 6 p.m. Jam contest hosted by the Surf Cats at 7 p.m. anavets has Wing specials from 3 to 6 p.m. an evening of yoga for everyone with a 45-minute easy program followed by meditation and a vegetarian supper upstairs in the Elks Lodge at 344 Ellis St. in Penticton on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Donations accepted. pentiCton toastmasters meet from 6 to 8 p.m. in room 200 of the Shatford Centre, 760 Main St. Have you ever want to improve your public speaking skills? More information at 2392.toastmastersclubs. org.[0915s] al-anon for friends and family of alcoholics meets at 10:30 a.m. at the Concordia Lutheran

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Royal Canadian Legion Branch 40 502 Martin St., Penticton, BC 250-492-3074

Church, 2800 South Main St. Call 250-490-9272 for information. elks on ellis Street has yoga at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday Dart League and 10-card crib at 7 p.m. south main drop-in Centre has ultra-beginner line dance at 9 a.m., social bridge at 9:15 a.m., sing-along at 10:30 a.m., lunch at 11:30 a.m., partner bridge at 12:45 p.m., knitting and crocheting at 1 p.m., square dance sessions from 6 to 9 p.m. the pentiCton ConCert Band practices from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Skaha Lake Middle School. Intermediate to advanced players welcome to audi-

tion. Call musical director Dave Brunelle for more information or visit www. pentictonconcertband.ca.[092s] pentiCton tune-agers Choir practice with conductor Gordon Dawson on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon at the Shatford Centre 760 Main St. Over 50 and enjoy singing? Come and check us out, or call Gordon at 250-4929844.[098s] fraternal order of the Eagles has drop-in euchre at 7 p.m. photography Club WelComes all photographers for slide shows, speakers, tips and networking every fourth Tuesday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m.

at the Shatford Centre. More info at pentictonphotoclub@gmail.com. $5 drop-in, $50/year.[tu04] ContraCt bridge at St. Stephen Anglican Church in Summerland every Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun, refreshments available. For more information, call Sheila at 250-494-8996.[106s] mother-to-mother breastfeeding support with the Penticton/ Summerland chapter of La Leche League Canada. Meetings on the third and fourth Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon. Call 250-494-1894 or email pentictonlllc@

gmail.com for the location of the meeting. All mothers and babies are welcome. More information at www.lllc.ca.[tu034] the south okanagan and Similkameen MS Society informal coffee group that meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre. Call Sherry at 250-493-6564 or email sherry.wezner@ mssociety.ca. Wellness mental Centre has individual support for family members in Summerland from 10 a.m. to noon at 13211 St. toastmasters, Where leaders are made. Drop in to South Okanagan

Toastmasters any Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 5876 Airport St., Oliver. See and hear what we are all about. Contact Bill at 250-4850006 or stillbill938@ gmail.com. 890 Wing of South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together for a gab and coffee every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at 126 Dakota Ave. oliver senior Centre, 5876 Airport St., has canasta every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. [1208s] alCoholiCs anonymous young at Heart group at 7:30 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. Call/text Guy at 250460-2466 or Niki at 250460-0798.

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George Kuhn moved to Penticton in 1959, Graduated from Pen Hi and then partnered with his father in Judy’s Delicatessen for over 20 years. He was part owner of Guerard Furniture & Appliances for several years and most recently worked at Okanagan Home Center. He would like to welcome his past and present customers to come in and say Hi and see him in his new roll in GE Appliance Center at Penticton Home Hardware.

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Kara MacMillian is our Kitchen and Design Co-ordinator. Kara’s Design Services are offered to our valued Home Hardware Customers Free of Charge for your entire project. Kara was born and raised in Penticton and started at the Home Hardware Store in 2005. Kara started as a Cashier and has held positions in Contractor Sales and Kitchen Design while getting an education in design and decorating. Come in and see Kara to have her Co-ordinate your project design specifications and save on interior design fees.