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staff met with representatives of the Lakeside City of Penticton inspection, sending a letter to the Lakeside management advising that the city was owed files lawsuit against PENTICTON WESTERN PENTICTON WESTERN over $600,000. “The defendant has refused to pay the Lakeside Resort amount owing,” the claim states. David Prystay, general manager at the Lakeside Resort, told the Western News it over $600,000 declining to comment as he had yet to be power bill served with any documents.

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The City of Penticton is suing the Lakeside Resort for back pay on the electrical utility after a faulty meter was discovered to be reporting less electricity than the resort was using since 2009. of Penticton Jan. 22, it is stated that due to the faulty meter the Lakeside Resort received approximately $631,104.93 worth of electricity after the meter was discovered to be faulty in January 2013. Two years passed before a federal investigator completed an inspection in 2015 to determine the amount of power that went unpaid. The problem originated, the claims states, in a locked metering compartment which the city would not have access to without shutting off the power to the entire resort which was partially the cause for the delay in the investigation, Penticton Mayor Andrew Jakubeit said. “For us to deal with it in 2013, basically we had to turn off the power to the whole site there and of course the Lakeside wanted to mitigate the time of year that would happen. So it was more of a timing thing of when would be the best time to turn that off and have that service interruption and we had some changeover staff,” Jakubeit said. The claim states the Lakeside informed the city that the city comptroller “pays close attention to its electricity bills. However the comptroller failed to note the drop in consumption in September of 2009 and demand in October of 2009.” “There’s no pleasant way of saying elements of this sort of fell through the cracks,” said Jakubeit. According to the statement of claim, city

The city requested a federal inspector on Feb. 7, 2013 and on the same day the inspector “informed the city it would like to conduct an inspection the day before the existing meter was repaired and the day of the repair.” The inspection wasn’t conducted until April 20 and 21, 2015. It concluded that a failure of the voltage transformer resulted in one of the two metering voltages connected to the meter was not being measured by the meter and not being measured correctly. The inspector calculated that the error in the meter was causing the demand measurement to be displayed at 50 per cent of the actual demand and the energy measurement was 30 per cent below the actual measurement. The city is bound by bylaws and the community charter not to enrich any business in the community, tying the city’s hands legally. “Hopefully the Lakeside circles back and

$600,000 is too much to just sort of forgive and say you’ve been a great corporate citizen and we’re just going to forgive it. It doesn’t work that way. Maybe if it was $6,000 we would, but not for $600,000,” Jakubeit said. “We the city, and therefore all of its residents, would have been charged the corresponding cost from Fortis to buy that and we’re just trying to protect what’s owed to the community.” Jakubeit said the city is willing to work out the payment options with the Lakeside, acknowledging that a bill over half a million dollars is a shock. “We feel we have a strong case, circumstances aside, to try to recoup some of that money and we’re willing to have some payment options or work with the client. Obviously a $600,000 bill is a surprise, but to just sort of walk away and say ‘oops,’ were not willing to do that,” Jakubeit said.

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cross examination by the Crown Thursday afternoon. She said there had been a confrontation in Tulameen at her then boyfriend Robert Cormack’s parents house earlier in the evening. A few hours before the confrontation, Gallagher had arrived home to Princeton from Vavenby where she had been for a week with her daughter visiting family. Cormack was not home to greet her and was at his parent’s house in Tulameen. Cormack told her he wouldn’t be returning until the next morning. After several phone calls that resulted in Cormack hanging up on her, Gallagher decided to drive to Tulameen to see him in person. She said she’d finished “a large glass” of wine before jumping in her black Ford F150 truck. When she arrived no one would answer the door despite both Cormack and his mother both being at home. A few minutes later Cormack’s longtime friend Dustin Gereau arrived on scene. An argument with yelling and screaming ensued. “He (Dustin) came at me very forcefully. I don’t know why Robert didn’t want to talk to me. I had just got back from my mother’s and everything between us had been fine,” she said. During the argument Gereau said he could smell alcohol on Gallagher’s breath and threatened to call the police on her for drinking and driving. Gallagher eventually left the property when Cormack’s stepfather intervened.

Gallagher said she then headed to Merritt because she knew if Gereau had called the police they would be coming from Princeton. “I thought they were calling the cops on me. I’d been drinking. I sped out of there and decided I’m going to my mom’s,” she said. Gallagher told the court she left Tulameen and stopped in Merrit about 11 p.m. She then called her mom and decided to sleep in the truck for a few hours before finishing the rest of the drive. She said she slept for about six hours before continuing on her way. In a statement made to police, Gallagher’s boyfriend at the time, Robert Cormack, said it was in a phone conversation that she threatened to burn his snowmobile. He said this happened just hours before multiple properties were engulfed in flames destroying three Princeton homes. Cormack and Gallagher, who lived together, were allegedly arguing on the day in question. Gallagher was asking Cormack to come home from his parent’s residence in Tulameen. Cormack’s statement to police was reviewed during cross examination by Gallagher’s defence lawyer Don Campbell. “When she was torching the snowmobile, she put it on speakerphone, like, and you could hear the Bic lighter in the background,” Cormack said in his statement to police, which he confirmed during trial Wednesday. “She’s like, listen to this, and flicking the lighter.” “She said she was,

straight out, ‘if I’m going down, I’m going down with a bang’,” Cormack told police in the statement. Campbell asked Cormack about his response to the threat of burning his sled. “Your family’s emergency response plan was to have a beer?” Campbell asked Cormack. “Yes,” Cormack said. Princeton residents who were forced out of their homes due to the damage caused by the fires testified on Wednesday as well. James Humbird and his wife Darlene were watching a movie on their couch the evening of the fires. “There was a loud explosion that rocked the whole house,” Humbird recalled. Humbird said by his estimate, the flames originated from a shed on Gallagher and Cormack’s property. A shed that Cormack previously testified contained multiple valuable items owned by himself and Gallagher, including an air compressor. Humbird said the loud noise sounded like a propane tank exploding. “Pretty much the whole house filled up with a red glow,” Humbird testified. He and his wife were eventually forced to leave their home after attempting to save their cats and belongings. He watched with others as the flames spread and fire shot through his windows. “That’s when I knew it was going to be a total loss,” Humbird said. The Crown is expecting to conclude it’s case by the end of the day Friday.

Police arrest man in Walmart parking lot Dale Boyd Western News

A 33-year-old man is charged with possession of stolen property after Penticton police converged on an allegedly stolen van in the Walmart parking lot Wednesday night. James Walter Wilson is charged with one count of possession of stolen property over $5,000, one count of possession of stolen property under $5,000 and one count of possession of a controlled substance. Wilson made his first appearance in

Penticton Provincial Court Wednesday and faces a bail hearing on Feb. 1. Shortly after 7 p.m. Jan. 27 police received a report of a suspicious male inside the Penticton Walmart. The male drove a white van with an Alberta plate to Walmart, which police said was stolen out of the Calgary area. Police set up around the vehicle, observing the male walking towards the vehicle and the man was arrested as he was entering the van. RCMP said multiple pieces of identification in other people’s names were recovered.

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Lacrosse on the city council agenda Emanuel Sequeira Western News

A cloud of uncertainty floats above the South Okanagan Flames junior lacrosse team and its usual home, Memorial Arena. Flames governor April Thompson is hoping the team will be able to play out of Memorial Arena for the 2016 season. She contacted Spectra management by email in November, but didn’t hear anything until the end of December. At that time, she heard that Spectra, which operates Memorial Arena for the City of Penticton, was keeping ice through the spring and summer, minus three weeks in June, which doesn’t help the Flames. “They didn’t contact any lacrosse groups at all. There was no communication at all with us,” said Thompson. “It was a complete surprise. It seems that they’re just about the almighty dollar.” Dean Clarke, regional vice-president for Spectra Venue Management, said no promises have been made to anyone. Clarke said that city staff and Spectra have compiled a report, which they are bringing to council on Feb. 1. Clarke described it as a balancing act with the amount of hours some groups such as the Okanagan Hockey Academy and those running spring teams would like, adding that Penticton is a hockey city. “I think what you’re seeing is, groups are wanting to be down here,” he said. “They look at our facilities and think, there are no other facilities like this that have the great accommodations. The inexpensive quality accommodations, especially in the spring time. We’re starting to get a reputation for that.” Sharlene Deverill-Franklin, whose son plans to play for the Flames this season, said it’s incredibly frustrating the city is allowing hockey to dominate sport in the city. “There is a lot of kids that play lacrosse, my own kid, eats, breathes, sleeps lacrosse,” she said. “It’s the only thing he wants to do.” She also noted the commissioner of the National Lacrosse League pushing to grow the sport “and we can’t do that within the city of Penticton.” “Spectra has had the hockey school, there is a spring league team and there is some other tryout camps and junior camps that went to Spectra saying that if we could have the ice in April, May, we will bring teams here, we will use it,” said Mayor Andrew Jakubeit. When asked about the impact of playing in Summerland, which they have approval to do, she said they would be surprised to get any fans. “It has to be Memorial for us or there is potential for our junior club to completely fold,” said Thompson, adding they will have a representative speak on their behalf at the council meeting. “We need our fan base to show up to games to help because its a non-profit organization. Right now we bring in around $450 to $650 with our fans coming to our games. With that and our sponsor, that is our operating money.”

Larry Watkinson will be taking over the reigns as Penticton’s fire chief on Feb. 1, after spending eight years with the Mission fire department.

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New fire chief ready to get to work Steve Kidd Western News Staff

For Larry Watkinson, coming to the Okanagan after serving as chief of the Mission fire rescue department will be a return home. Watkinson starts work as Penticton’s fire chief on Feb. 1, taking over from Wayne Williams, who retired last year. Originally from Kelowna, Watkinson went to the Lower Mainland to work with the Justice Institute, overseeing all the firefighter training. But he found he missed the atmosphere of being in the firehall and responding to emergencies, so he took a job with the Mission department, eventually taking over as chief. The search for William’s replacement began on Nov. 6, and was conducted by senior city staff, including chief administrative officer Eric Sorenson, deputy fire chief Dave Spalding and human resources manager Gillian Kenny. Mayor Andrew Jakubeit said council has been advised of the committee’s progress, but was not part of the interviewing process. “We haven’t met him yet. Monday (Feb. 1) was going to be the first day to meet him and roll him out to the community,” said Jakubeit. Jakubeit said one of the appealing factors was that Wat-

We wanted an up-and-coming gung-ho management personality to come in. – Mayor Andrew Jakubeit kinson served with the Mission fire and rescue for eight years and had seen that department grow, beginning when he started there as assistant chief. “The financials were pretty tight,” he said, adding that when he took the job, the district didn’t fill the other assistant chief positions. “I was by myself. There were a lot of challenges.” But with changes at Mission’s city hall, Watkinson said the vision for the fire department became a lot more proactive. The empty positions were filled and more focus was put on the department. “Right now things are really smooth running and the boat is just sailing itself. To be honest I feel really comfortable leaving right now because I know they’ll be just fine without me at the helm,” he said. Watkinson was also on hand to negotiate the Mission department’s first two collective agreements, experience that will serve him well as the Penticton fire department returns to negotiation table for a new contract, while the arbitrated contract settled last summer is be-

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ing challenged in B.C. Supreme Court by the City of Penticton. His experience in training will also come into play as the Penticton fire department continues to enhance and develop its training facility. Jakubeit said he hopes Watkinson will be able to take the training facility to the next level, not just for local use, but also fire departments in neighbouring communities. “He’s been in the firefighter ranks, which I think was certainly a plus for him coming in,” said Jakubeit, adding that Watkinson’s relative youth was also a factor. “We didn’t want this to be a retirement posting for someone. We wanted an up-and-coming, gung-ho management personality to come in.” Jakubeit also commended Spalding for filling in after Williams left and making sure there was a seamless transition. “I need to give Dave Spalding some very much due credit. He certainly rose to the occasion to demonstrate his aptitude as the deputy chief and fulfilling the role of head honcho. He did an exceptional job,” said

Jakubeit. “He will certainly be there for support and mentoring Larry as he gets settled in.” The decision to leave Mission was hard, but Watkinson said his family came first, explaining the demanding nature of responding to emergency calls. “How many times I’ve left my family at the dinner table, I couldn’t count,” he said, adding that he knows the value of having the support of grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, all of which are in the Okanagan. “Primarily it is all to do with moving my family back to the Okanagan. After adopting our boys (Kodie and Spencer), we realized it takes more than just parents to raise a family,” said Watkinson, who was already traveling back and forth to visit relatives. When the job opportunity came up in Penticton, he and his wife, Christina, were eager to come back. “I’ll miss the people the most. Mission was just an incredible community to come into with my family,” said Watkinson. “I love where I live out in Hatzic. I hike the trails everyday. We love the wilderness here. I’ve never once run into somebody that’s been rude or not pleasant to me. I’ve always had 100 per cent respect from the community as fire chief.”

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Break ins ‘abnormally high’ Mark Brett

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Three car pileup — Bc ambulance Service paramedics transfer a patient to the air ambulance helicopter at penticton regional airport Thursday afternoon following a three-vehicle accident on highway 97 at Vaseux lake north of Oliver. according to Sgt. harold hallet of the rcMp South Okanagan Traffic Services it appears a northbound pickup truck drifted into the oncoming lane and clipped a five-ton lumber delivery truck spinning the pickup around and that vehicle was then was t-boned by a southbound pickup. according to hallet the The 58-year-old male driver of Grand Forks and lone occupant of the northbound vehicle suffered serious but what are not believed to be life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to Kelowna General hospital from penticton. Two people in the other pickup received minor injuries and the lumber truck driver was not hurt. rcMp said there is some indication medical issues may have been involved however the investigation is still in the early stages. This was the second serious accident on this stretch of road in the last five days. On Sunday, a car driven by a 45-year-old penticton woman drifted into the oncoming lane and collided with a logging truck. The woman was initially said to have suffered life-threatening injuries however has since reportedly been upgraded to stable condition.

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Hogs and hosers hit the ice

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A hockey game is set to take place, deciding the question on the mind of every Penticton resident, who are the better hockey players, cops or firefighters? The Battle of the Badges (more jovially referred to as “Hogs vs. Hosers”) is a rare event that takes place once every three years or so, and this time Penticton’s finest are raising money for the Penticton Regional Hospital’s new patient care tower. The Penticton Fire Department faces off against the Penticton RCMP at Memorial Arena on Jan. 31 at 2:30 p.m. Admission is free and donations will be accepted. RCMP and Penticton Fire are inviting the entire community out to cheer them on.

A spike in break and enter complaints this month has prompted a warning to the public from Penticton RCMP. Cpl. Don Wrigglesworth raised the issue this week and comes on the heels of the quarterly report presented to the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen by RCMP Supt. Kevin Hewco showing a jump in property crime. “Without looking at the stats, just being a police officer in this town, they (break ins) are higher, they’re abnormally high right now,” said Wrigglesworth. “People should look after home security and be talking to neighbours, have neighbours watch their houses and know who’s coming and going and alarm systems and secure locks. “One brazen person doing a break in every couple of days can make a difference but I would say it’s drug addicts in our community that are feeding their drug habit and they’re stealing stuff to support their drug habit.” Cpl. Dan Moskaluk added there are a variety of factors resulting in increased crime and not just here, including specific individuals being released as well as economic factors. “We also have individuals who have no qualms buying stolen property,” he said. Items stolen from homes and businesses in just last two weeks include, computers, laptops, cameras, televisions and even a coffee maker. Some advice from police to make it more difficult for thieves is for people to make arrangements to have mail collected and driveways shovelled while

out of town. As well, not to advertise when they are away in any fashion, including social media. “I would suggest that if the public has suspicious people come to their front door ringing the door bell and ‘oh it’s a mistake’ or it just seems strange maybe they’re casing the place out to see if anyone is home,” said Wrigglesworth. “I would suggest reporting it to us and try and remember what the person looks like and the direction they go so we can patrol the area and find these people.” Police also reported the arrest of a “prolific” offender last week who was charged with a number of breaches of conditions imposed as a result of a previous arrest for break and enter. Samuel-Luc Prescott-Perreault was allegedly not at home when police conducted a curfew check and was later reportedly found behind the wheel of a vehicle on McLean Creek Road after he was recognized by a patrolling officer. Inside the vehicle police found break-in tools (bolt cutters) and stolen property. The suspect was charged with possession of stolen property and a number of breach offences including driving while prohibited, possession of break-in tools and curfew. He was arrested and appeared in provincial court the following day. He was released on $1,000 bail and scheduled to return to court Feb. 3. Prescott-Perreault was charged last November in connection with a break in at Canadian Tire and two years earlier was transported to Quebec where there had a number of warrants for his arrest including break and enter and assault.

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Economic investment into the city ‘paying off’ Mark Brett Western News Staff

WestJet may be cutting flight services but Penticton’s economic development officer believes the region still comes out ahead in the long run. The plan was to have two flights daily between Calgary and Penticton Regional Airport starting Feb. 15. However, the airline announced recently the extra flights would only be three days a week. “The fact is we still have these three extra flights a day more than we did roughly 18 months ago is a marvellous thing,” said Colleen Pennington this week. “I think it’s going to really be a benefit to people and give them more options and I’m really thrilled that second flight stayed at least in some form. They (WestJet) pulled a lot of flights but they did not completely pull ours. “When you start to look at what’s going on, there are other businesses that deal with Calgary beyond the oil patch so we’re seeing that, we’re definitely seeing Albertans coming here instead of going south with the U.S. dollar.” She added several years ago the push was to attract workers in the oil business to come and live in Penticton but that has changed. “We’ve shifted our resident recruitment

ConstruCtion of residential buildings, like this development at skaha Hills, and reinvestment in Penticton is assisted by the benefit of having more flights to the city, according to the econmic development officer.

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efforts, we’re now focused on virtual work, focussed on the snowbirds, get them here get them to experience the Okanagan and that’s the first step to them moving here full time,” said Pennington. According to the stats she’s heard and seen, Osoyoos is having one of its best snowbirds season ever and Penticton is also cashing in on that market. “I don’t know what the temperature is today in Regina but I bet it’s lower here and the U.S. doesn’t look reachable any more,” she

said. “Now you hop on a plane and connect quickly through Calgary and you’re in the Okanagan. I think we’re going to benefit from the U.S. dollar and us being more of a winter destination as well so hopefully that offsets the employment flying and makes us more leisure and resident flying.” WestJet, which began the regularly scheduled Encore direct flights between Calgary and Penticton in October 2014, recently announced the cancellation of about 90 flights. Much of that was due

to the inactivity in the energy sector and the company is now looking at opportunities in other parts of Canada. “We also have to keep moving to where the market is and essentially that’s what WestJet is doing,” said Pennington. “They see the manufacturing sector is picking up in the east. They see an opportunity to grow there so good on them, they’re flexing their business.” In 2014 the city entered into a three-year partnership agreement with the Tourism Penticton Society. A budget, not to exceed $350,000, was set to deliver programs for new commercial airline services and marketing programs to increase the use of the Penticton Regional Airport according to Pennington. The work included the launch of several marketing and co-op advertising plans, including billboards and newsprint for both WestJet Encore and Air Canada Jazz which also flies out of the Penticton airport to and from Vancouver. To date $245,000 has been spent on those programs. “I absolutely think our investment is paying off. We have seen the benefits in terms of residential building permits and the benefits in reinvestment,” she said. “It’s one of the busiest times for economic in-

It’s one of the busiest times for economic investment since I’ve been here ... – Colleen Pennington, Penticton’s economic development officer vestment since I’ve been here and I think that connection and the ability to get out is critical and every bit of research says that too.” She pointed to a 2011

study of Kelowna International Airport which puts the value to host communities of commercial flights in the millions of dollars. Next month when the

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Mayor Andrew Jakubeit said there is nothing unusual in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee seeking to contract a consultant after only having two meetings. “We’re not subject matter experts. We might have interests on various levels and we try to have a cross-section of people that are sports fields and casual recreation users, members of the public to get different perspectives as we go through the process,” said Jakubeit. The first priority for the consultant, said Jakubeit, will be to inventory and review the city’s current parks offerings, recreation and sports facilities and programs to give the committee a starting point. “My interpretation of this process is first we do an inventory of what we have, and then we start developing some plans, going out

perceives as what we have and what we are missing. “We sometimes have a habit of studying things to death or going to consultants and nothing really coming to action. We are hoping to be collaborative with that community engagement.” Once a consultant is hired, according to Jakubeit, one of the first priorities will be going out to the community. “I think the community certainly demonstrated a fair bit of passion over the last year for parks so we know it is important for them,” said Jakubeit, adding that they are also figuring out how to handle the city’s aging facilities, many of which are related to recreation services, and they need to work out priorities. “Really, what we are looking for a consultant to do is a myriad of things, an inventory of what we have, and what we don’t have, what the trends are in terms of what we need for facilities and for usages,” he said.

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Perceptions Since last summer, there has been an unending stream of protests and letters to the editor concerning Trio Marine’s proposed water slide project in Skaha Lake Park. There have also been letters in support of the project, of course, but it’s quite possible the ongoing opposition came as a surprise to city hall. Opposition to a project isn’t unusual, but it is common for it to die away in a short time. The enduring opposition to the water slide project is of interest because it highlights the rift that sometimes shows up between perceptions at city hall and those of the public. In any argument, it’s easy to dismiss the other side by saying that “they just don’t understand.” In the case of interactions between city hall and the public, it’s too easy for those in charge to dismiss the public as reacting emotionally, getting the facts wrong and not understanding the information. But just like an argument between two people, it is always possible that your opponent not only does understand, but understands more than you. Even the so-called facts aren’t always all that certain; often, they are inextricably entwined with values and biases on both sides of the equation. The city’s perception of this corner of Skaha Lake Park is that it is underutilized. But the public sees it as an important green space. Even doing a count of users wouldn’t undercut that perception, since it wouldn’t include those enjoying the park’s beauty at a distance. The problem with the water slide developed because of the difference between how the public and city hall—both the councillors who make the decisions and the city staff members that supply the WESTERN information—perceive the risks PENTICTON and beneﬁts of the project. And there are really two entities that make up the city hall side: Each group is going to bring their own way of looking at the world to the table, but the onus is on the councillors, the decision-makers, to step into the public’s shoes, and not dismiss their perceptions as misinformed or just plain wrong.

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Commentary about online comments I was taking a venture through the sometimes toxic, infantile human emotion that is the comments section this week after finishing a piece by Heather Mallick opining the importance of journalism and accountability in these fast-paced contemporary times when I discovered some news I was not aware of. If the hundred or so comments are to be taken as a population sample, apparently Canadians are washing their hands of journalism, happily, and I guess it’s been dead for some time — not sure what I’ve been doing for the past five years. I did something I haven’t done in a long while, I think people were still doing that Gangnam Style dance, I entered the fray. I dove in head first to defend my principles and I made a comment on a news story. In it I noted the many hard-working people I have had the pleasure of sharing a workspace with over my short career, how we all take on more tasks as the industry begins belt-tightening tactics and that many of the comments I was reading were dismissive. I thought I put forward a solid counterpoint to the dumpster fire of negative ignorance being ferociously typed. “Maybe if you were not such a useful idiot to the Liberals you would be respected more,” said one reply.

“Don’t take it personally, but if you’re working for any of the two big papers, your opinion is skewed to their political stance.” The ﬁrst commenter doesn’t know me, who I work for, or any of my work. I know because I asked for proof, he did not reply, but continued to comment to others about “champagne sipping, limousine liberals.” I’m sorry, where was I for the champagne and limousines? Shocking news. I had no idea I was a puppet. Am I really writing this right now? Or is some suit standing over my shoulder guiding the keys like some creepy Ouija board. These commenters sang out in unison that journalism was dead, so content to dance on its grave with almost glee-like charm not seen since the Whos in Whoville joined hands in the last scene in How the Grinch Stole Christmas. This isn’t an attitude isolated to the comments section on this particular story. It’s a prevalent opinion. As a young journalist I don’t have a lot of friends that read my work. “I get my news from Reddit,” is a common saying. Yes, those aggregated articles, usually from national or local news outlets with journalists doing the ground work necessary to bring a fair and accurate story

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forward, that’s where you get your news. I can accept that the Times’ are changing (two points if you get the pun), the media landscape is heading in new directions, but to see people so gleeful to throw the principles of accountability under the bus and vilify “the lame-stream media” is depressing. Granted there is a bigger role for raw footage. Firsthand accounts of events via cell phone video or police body cams as they occur has the ability to carry objectivity into a realm Hunter S. Thompson couldn’t foresee — he was often quoted as saying the only objective journalism is the box score for a baseball game. Commenters cry out like spoiled children “good riddance liberal scum!” Seemingly unaware things will only get worse as the press thin out across the country. I’m about to cautiously use a phrase that neo-liberalism has taken over, but seriously

people, check your privilege. The theory that we are all liberal puppets is offensive not only to the hardworking journalists across the country, putting in long hours to bring important stories and context to their communities, but to the hundreds of journalists in jail overseas. China leads the charge with 44 incarcerated journalists, Iran up next with 30. Most of these journalists are incarcerated for “subverting state authority” a.k.a saying something the state didn’t want people to hear a.k.a the truth. Accountability is the centre-piece of journalism’s value. If a blogger operating out of his/her parents basement gets the facts wrong, creates libellous rumours and defames you, what are you going to sue them for? A futon and a bag of Doritos? Uber was just legalized for the ﬁrst time in Canada in Edmonton. Ride-sharing services, and services for house-sitting strangers like Airbnb, seem like great ways to take on the bloated and broken establishment, as do bloggers to the old-timey and allegedly skewed journalists like myself. Bloggers, commenters and posters on Reddit are accountable to nobody. There’s no criminal record check to be a blogger, there is no guarantee that you can

call up a blogger to complain, just like anybody can be an Uber driver. Yes systems are always becoming outdated, but we all need to realize there has to be middle ground. No, regulation and accountability are not sexy. They shouldn’t have to be, they are societal pillars. More than anything, it’s the divisiveness that really eats at me. Through web of rhetoric and soundbites, I know deep down we’re all on the same side. We all want peace and prosperity for ourselves and our neighbours. Can we shake the facade that it’s as easy as type-yelling your argument in all capital letters draping complexity in sarcasm and superfluous name-calling. Somehow I doubt commenters enabled by the anonymity of the internet would stand next to a firefighter and exclaim “I COULD PUT OUT THE FIRE BETTER OMG.” As a side note, I’m infinitely curious as to where all the commenters get their high horses with their omniscient ability to convict, champion, create or destroy without going through all the boring checks and balances of accountability. Let he without sin write the first comment. Dale Boyd is a reporter with the Penticton Western News

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letters Accountability needs to be in the hands of the people On Jan. 21, I received an invitation to a town hall conference call with Premier Clark. The hour long conversation was ostensibly an opportunity for the membership to receive an update from the premier and ask her any questions we might have. I accepted this invitation and received my notification for 7 a.m. Jan. 25. Needless to say I wished to bring up the petition on recall for municipal politicians. The government’s reforms gave civic governments a four-year man-

Kate is missed

To be friends with Kate Kimberly has been a real honour. I met Kate at the Penticton Tennis Club in 2006. She encouraged me and so many others to embrace the sport. Within two years of knowing Kate, she suggested I become tennis captain and become a member of the board of directors with her at the then Penticton Yacht and Tennis Club. She was so passionate about the Penticton Tennis Club. Kate organized many social events, looked after the grounds and flowers, organized the painting and decorating both inside and outside the building, looked after the membership, always participated in the leagues and played a superb game of tennis. I even partnered with Kate in a Summerland tournament and we placed second. Our prizes were beautiful silver angels, so fitting for Kate. My on-court nickname for Kate was “Eagle Eye” because she could pick a ball out of the air with an overhead volley like no one else. Her eyes were so beautiful, loving and with such a sharp intensity. Kate will be so missed by the mem-

date. It has left an accountability vacuum for the residents of these municipalities. The people of Penticton have had changes forced upon them that were not brought forward during the run-up to the election even though those running for re-election had discussed those changes through approximately 18 months of previous in-camera meetings. The failure to ensure accountability of municipal politicians through a method of recall during four-year term; creates distrust of

the system, unrest in the populace and a general apathy on the part of the voter who begins to believe that their opinion doesn’t matter and their local leaders are not responsible to the electorate. Penticton’s population is falling and it is not surprising. As many tourists and potential retirees experienced the unrest over the Skaha Park issue this summer and saw for themselves how unhappy the citizens of Penticton were with their local government. Who would want to move here

bership she mothered at the Penticton Tennis Club.

perhaps a “review of methods” could be carried out.

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Having intentionally moved to Penticton to let our children have the best, we have become very disillusioned. We have never seen a small city so dirty and uncared for, especially this winter. Our mayor and council seem so intent on having their wishes and decisions being followed through without the consent of our residents that they are making stupid mistakes and then back-tracking to correct some of them and we, the citizens of this once beautiful city, have to pay for them. Yes, you were voted in to make changes; good ones. Not the kind of “do it my way,” don’t care what the residents want. This is not the kind of change we asked for. How can we respect our governing people while they do not respect us. They appear to make their decisions about what is best for us, and then we should blindly accept and follow. I don’t believe that everyone on council is in agreement with the decisions being made,

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Recently I attended a movie at the local theatre. When the lights came on, I missed a step and fell on my ass. Lucky for this 90-year-old, I only scraped my knee. Several people helped me down the stairs and through the theatre. Thank you! You all made me very proud to be a Canadian and to live in a country where people care. May you all have a special New Year. Edward Fowler Penticton

under those conditions? Though I was available the town hall meeting with Premier Clark failed to materialize. Was the registration checked and was I blacklisted? Is the premier unwilling to engage in a reasoned conversation on this matter with a member of the public? A couple of months have passed and I have still not heard from Minister Fastbender in charge of the municipal affairs portfolio despite reassurances from MLA Ashton’s office that a response was forthcom-

ing. Dan Ashton has been unable to secure me a meeting in Kelowna with the premier either it seems. So the Liberal government is not accountable to the people either. The response from the NDP was not much better, but then why would any of them pursue accountability. We need another populist movement in B.C. One that brings accountability back into the hands of the people. Elvena Slump Penticton

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Every time Natalie Benoit hits the biathlon course at Telemark Nordic Club in West Kelowna, she does so to have fun. “When you go into a race or competition with a mindset that it’s all about winning or all about making a personal best, even though that’s great, it just ruins the competition and it ruins the fun,” said Benoit, of the sport that combines skiing and shooting and was ﬁrst included in the Olympic Games in 1960. The Summerland Secondary student will use that same approach when she competes in

the Penticton 2016 BC Winter Games, Feb. 25-28. The 14-year-old believes that mindset will help in her Games debut. While she admitted she doesn’t put much thought into the competition, she joked that her mom Shendah’s competitive side puts thought into the competition for her. “Personally, I just go out there and I just think I’m going to have fun and these people are awesome,” said Benoit. “I don’t focus too much about the actual race or before the race.” Rather than focus on her chances of winning, the teen is striving for her best performance. Competing in the Games is exciting for

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Benoit as it’s her first big event. She qualified at a regional zone race at Telemark and her coach Chris Halldorson said she performed very well, shooting 90 per cent. She had the fastest overall time of all the competitors, regardless of gender, on the 4.5-kilometre course finishing in 23 minutes, 49 seconds. Qualifying for the Games has been on her mind since summer, when she learned she was eligible. “Going into that race, my mindset was just to try your hardest,” she said. “If you don’t make it, well, at least you know that was all you can do. It was just always seen as a challenge, something fun I could do — some cool way to get to meet the other racers.” With the biathlon event being held at Telemark for the BC Winter Games, Benoit said it creates more excitement as she will have friends and family watching. She doesn’t believe, however, competing on her home course gives her an advantage. She pointed out that missing one target can change the entire race. For each missed target, athletes are assessed a time penalty, adding a minute per missed target or a 150-metre penalty loop. Halldorson said Benoit has put in a lot of effort developing her ski and shooting technique with him, other coaches and athletes. She practices three times a week for nearly six hours. She also cross trains with the Orca Swim Club

SUMMERLAND’S Natalie Benoit, who qualified for the BC Winter Games, has had a strong start to her season, including two first place finishes at Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre and two second place finishes at Canmore Nordic Centre.

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three times a week for an hour and a half each time. “I’ve been very impressed with her shooting as well as her skiing,” said Halldorson. “She has also been working hard during the summer months doing triathlons, which has really helped her physical conditioning. “Natalie is great to coach because she always wants to know what the next drill is, or which trail we are going to ski on,” he continued. “She is very focused during practice, which helps a lot in a sport like biathlon.” Benoit got into the sport four years ago as her friends were doing it. As a youngster, she cross-country skied with her family at the Nickel Plate Nordic

Club in Penticton above Apex Mountain resort, which will host that sport during the Games. The family then decided to go to Telemark since it was closer to home. Natalie started to learn how to skate ski, which is the form of skiing used in biathlon. “I thought it could be a neat challenge, something exciting to try,” she said. Natalie loves biathlon because it is a demanding sport. “It’s really unique. I guess it’s really cool because you get to meet so many people in different races, different events,” she said. “They all have that one thing in common with you. They love to do the sport. They love racing. I really like that. I love racing, it’s exciting.”

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CANADIAN COUNTRY music star George Canyon is coming to the Mule Nightclub on Feb. 6. Canyon is on his cross-country tour with the Mule Nightclub in Penticton hosting Canyon on the second stop of his 35-date tour, following the release of his latest album I Got This.

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This year is a return to form for George Canyon. Exploring other creative avenues including acting, producing and mentoring over the past few years, Canyon decided it was time to get back to the start of it all, back to the music. Two years in the making, Canyon’s latest studio album I Got This is set to be released Feb. 5 as the country music star heads out on the Jekyll and Nothing to Hide tour. One day after the album’s release Canyon is playing the Mule Nightclub in Penticton. The multiple Juno Award winner and seven time Canadian Country Music Award winner has released greatest hits compilations over the last few years, but his last original album was released in 2011. “It’s a labour of love for sure,” Canyon said. “I really needed to get back to being creative, back to what music meant to me and why I create music.” The Nova Scotia native took the better part of the last two years to write and demo songs that he

said put a smile on his face. “We just kind of threw caution to the wind,” Canyon said. Canyon’s creative efforts had expanded beyond music over the past few years focusing on acting, with cameos in the Trailer Park Boys and appearing as a pilot in 2013’s Superman reboot Man of Steel. “I hadn’t been taking the time to be creative with my music. So that’s why I said I’m going to take the next 24 months and really dig in, and that’s what we did,” Canyon said. He co-produced six songs apiece with fellow country music star Jeff Johnson and good friend Johnny Reid. “We had a blast. Johnny and I have been friends for a long time, so we were laughing pretty hard a lot of the time when we were together doing this, it was a lot of fun,” Canyon said. The tour is a return to the roots of his career, playing nightclubs, bars and casino’s across Canada. “We haven’t done clubs since I left clubs, since back in the day, I’ve been in the business for 26 years. To go back and get to play clubs, theatres and casinos is pret-

ty exciting because you have to change the show up quite a bit,” Canyon said. Just playing theatres misses a lot of the fan base that like to attend a different kind of show, Canyon said. “In the clubs you get to let your hair down. On this tour we said let’s go everywhere, let’s play the music for everybody,” Canyon said. With over 11 albums in what he calls a “very blessed career,” Canyon is passing on that experience, acting as a mentor for young artists in everything from music and song writing, to saving costs on tours. “I didn’t have anybody that did it for me when I was young, and I feel that I like to step up and help when I can.” Canyon and his crew decided to let the venues pick local opening acts, giving them a chance to share the stage with a big name. “That’s really important because it’s also good for the area and the community,” Canyon said. Tickets to see Canyon at the Mule on Feb. 6 are $35 and are available at www.ticketweb.ca.

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Appreciating and embracing the winter season

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In the Arts Although the South Okanagan is in the top ﬁve per cent for climate across Canada, we can still use some help in appreciating winter. Winter is considered the most challenging of the four seasons, however, we can practice embracing it together. A good start is Brother David Steindl-Rast, who has a lovely short video on YouTube called A Good Day, Google it, spend ﬁve minutes and you will have a new appreciation of your winter days. It opens with Brother David speaking with his lovely voice. “Do you think that this is just another day in your life? It’s not just another day. It’s the one day that is given to you, today. It’s given to you. It’s a gift. It’s the only gift you have right now and the only appropriate response is gratefulness. If you do nothing else but to culti-

vate that response to the great gift that this unique day is.” Historian Randy Manuel, who has lived here his whole life says “Winter is a time to reﬂect where we have come from, and where are we going, and to make the best of the time that we have left. Spend that time wisely and put spring in your step.” Randy Manuel will be presenting his popular Pioneers and Places series of classes beginning Jan. 29 at 1:15 p.m. Jacinta Ferrari enjoys winter. “Winter is a time for spiraling inward and rejuvenating — the counterbalance for the active, light-ﬁlled, busy times. It is wonderful for visiting galleries, reading good books, catching up on movies, going for snowy walks and laying the groundwork for spring time plans!” Georgia Krebs and her husband Andreas enjoy the great outdoors. “Here in the Okanagan we are so fortunate to be able to enjoy the great outdoors all year round. My husband and I take our snowshoes and hike up Turnbull Creek to the hiking and mountain biking trails, just their names inspire me like Three Blind Mice, Narnia, White Tail, Dead Horse and Fred to name a few. Andreas hikes for

two to three hours six times a week with his four-legged pal Bruno. Special thanks to Dustine Tucker who sent this interesting information on cultural traditions. “If we had one word to summarize positive feelings about winter, what would it be? The Danes call this the art of Hygge. There really is no English translation because it is an attitude towards life and long winters. The concept and practice of Hygga is said to make homes nicer and people happier. Indeed, it has helped the countries of Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland to be rated as the world’s happiest countries in the world.” At the Okanagan School of the Arts, OSA, we work on our mission of assisting individuals to awaken their creative spirit. We have just printed the new winter program of creative workshops and classes. You can pick up a copy at the Shatford Centre at 760 Main Street, give us your address and we can mail it to you or go to www.shatfordcentre.com. OSA offers its Creative For Life Winter Series for people who weren’t born yesterday. Check out the affordable classes and activities: pottery, painting, cooking, history and music classes,

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with Touch the Sound a documentary about profoundly deaf Scottish classical percussionist Evelyn Glennie, who won a Grammy. In the ﬁlm Evelyn explains how she perceives sound. For

the full list of dates and times of documentary screenings visit pentictonwesternnews.com or the Shatford Centre. Jane Shaak is the executive director of the Shatford Centre.

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Arts Night Out first step to open the Penmar doors The second annual Arts Night Out will be held on Feb. 5 at the Lakeside Resort as the first big step of the Open the Doors campaign, raising money for the Penmar Com-

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Penmar Community Arts Society is swinging for the fences with its first fundraiser of the year.

munity Arts Theatre. Last year, the first Arts Night Out wound up being the largest fundraiser of the year for the Penmar, bringing in about $36,000. With a goal of matching last

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Penmar Community arts soCiety president Kerri milton said they are looking to exceed the $36,000 total raised at the inaugural arts night out fundraiser at this year’s event on Feb. 5 at the Penticton Lakeside resort.

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previous crowd funding fundraiser) so that’s a big sum of money. Part of that crowd funding piece too was that we had a lot of local contractors come forward and volunteer their services. So when we say we need $160,000, with the volunteer work that number will actually come down.” The doors to Arts Night Out open at

6 p.m., and the evening features entertainment, appetizers, dinner, a dance and a silent auction of art created by local artists and items donated by local businesses. Tickets can be purchased online at penmar. ca or at the Downtown Penticton Association office at $60 each, or $420 for a table of eight.

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Children First Forum Steve Kidd

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The Children First Forum held in Penticton on Jan. 27 was a continuation of work begun several years ago. “When the government was funding our Indigenous Approach project, we developed the Syilx Children and family services plan,” said Jennifer Houde, child and family and health services manager for the Okanagan Nation Alliance. “We developed our own child and family plan based on how Syilx people would look after, care for and protect our own children,” said Houde. Governments and ministers change, as did the focus. “The MCFD has very much backed away from discussion with First Nations people about the care of their own children,” said Houde. “We have revitalized our Children First Forum to really say we want action as well. We don’t want to have the continued rhetoric that children are important, that we all acknowledge poverty and challenges.” On Jan. 26, Canadian Human Rights Tribunal handed down a decision that the federal government discriminates against First Nation children on reserves by failing to provide the same level of child welfare services that exist elsewhere. With that decision on the table, the Children First Forum provided an important opportunity to bring Okanagan Nation representatives, community, federal and provincial governments and agencies, in an effort to build

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NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO RECOGNIZE THOSE IN THE PENTICTON AREA WHO ARE COMMITTED TO RAISING THE GAME IN SPORT FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS.

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After erasing a 3-0 deficit, the Penticton Vees were unable to hold onto their lead against the Merritt Centennials in a 6-4 loss in Merritt on Wednesday. Zach Driscoll got the start for the Vees, but was pulled after 20 minutes when he allowed three goals on 13 shots. “We needed to send a message. We needed to change something up. Anthony made some big stops for us in the first few minutes of the second period and gave us a chance to get back in the game, which we did,” Vees coach-general manager Fred Harbinson told the Merritt Herald. Michael Regush gave the Centennials a 1-0 lead at 8:58 of the opening period, then Nick Jermain popped in two at 9:38 and 19:05. The Vees used their BCHL-leading powerplay to get back into it in the second period. At 3:19, Easton Brodzinski finished a play started by Scott Conway and Nicholas Jones, when he fired a backhand shot upstairs on Cole Kehler, who finished with 36 saves. Three minutes and five seconds later, Brodzinski was at it again,

scoring his 27th goal of the season and 16th on the power play with another backhand shot. The Vees evened the score on the penalty-kill 10 minutes later. Conway and Luke Voltin broke into the Centennials zone and after dishing the puck off to Voltin, the puck ended up back near Conway, who tapped it in for his 45th goal. “We had excellent special teams. Scott Conway had a heck of a game,” said Harbinson. “He was pretty determined to get us back in the game once we got down.” Conway then gave the Vees a 4-3 lead in the third period at 9:03, again shorthanded, when he took a feed from Jones and got past Jermain to snap a wrist shot blocker side on Kehler. The Centennials then scored three goals, including an empty net tally, in the final 1:33 of the third. The first was by Penticton minor hockey product Tyrell Buckley, whose shot from the point found its way past Brodeur. It was Buckley’s first BCHL goal. “A simple play. We win a face-off, Buckley gets himself into a good shooting angle, we get a screen, and it’s in the back of the net,” said Centennials coach Joe Martin. “I’m so happy for Tyrell. [His first

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built. Having that partnership allows them to move to event from one venue to another. “It’s really exciting,” said Hill, adding that the Throwdown Series may go to Prince George in 2017. Hill wants to see how it goes in Abbotsford first. She admitted there is some concern with those outside events impacting the athlete registration in Penticton, but added some athletes won’t always travel. She also said athletes, especially from the Lower Mainland, love coming to Penticton. Hoodoo Adventures is being careful with how much they grow the event. They take the same approach with their own business, which is expanding to offer an indoor climbing facility, which has long been a dream of Hill’s.

The 5,000 square foot building is located at 131 Ellis St. and is set to open in mid February. It will feature a 2,000 square foot indoor climbing facility and will be the central tour booking office for Hoodoo Adventures. The family-friendly Outdoor Pursuits Centre will cater to school groups, kids parties and offer indoor activities year-round. “We have this huge climbing community in the area and from what I have heard so far, lots of people are really excited about the centre. I have been getting lots of emails of people looking forward to supporting it,” Hill said to the Western News last December. While the renovation work gets completed, Hoodoo Adventures is seeking partnerships and experienced staff. Aside from the difficult things to get done, Hill said they are

excited. “It’s such a unique thing to be able to bring to a community,” she said. “There is so many people excited about it. We’re looking forward to getting the doors open so they can play in there.” Hill agreed that Hoodoo Adventures is booming, but said it takes time. People are starting to catch on and see the things that they do. Their events are gaining attention from sponsors, competitors and athletes as well as national media, including the Amazing Race Canada, which came to the Freaking Farmer event in 2015. Hoodoo Adventures has four sides to its business — tours and courses, racing and events, youth programs and corporate and group events.

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Phoenix top Vultures in tourney finale Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

The Phoenix did not fall prey to the Vultures. The Penticton Minor Hockey Association’s peewee recreation hockey tournament finale Sunday featured the Penticton Phoenix and Vultures. The Phoenix won 6-4, but not before Vulture Richter Heintz picked the top corner on a breakaway on a buzzer beater. “I think they played really well. They played well all weekend,” said Phoenix coach Tony Orioli. “Forechecking, back checking, that’s their game. They really worked together as a team.” Phoenix right winger Lucca Peever said it was exciting to win, though it was intense to play against some of his friends. “I think they played good. They were pretty rough,” he said. “I enjoyed how we worked hard and we didn’t give up.” Orioli said the championship game was their best, but also noticed improvement from the other Penticton team. While the two squads have played each other only twice before, Orioli said there is a rivalry. “It’s good, the kids like it,” he said. “They like playing against their classmates. It’s nice to see a Penticton-Penticton final.” The Phoenix opened with a 11-5 win over West Kelowna, then defeated Kamloops 11-1, Grand Forks 8-6 and Kelowna 7-1 to advance to the final. Their most valuable players through the tournament were Dante Big Eagle, Taya Kampe, Carson Drobe, Devon Byer and Nathan Chandler in the final. Rene Spence, coach of the Vultures, said it was a tough loss to swallow since they played so well. It’s the third straight silver medal they have picked up this season, in three tournaments. “It’s pretty tough, but I’m still proud that

the kids made it to the final,” he said. “They played very, very well. They played as a team and really worked hard. They never give up.” The Vultures opened the tournament with a 3-1 win over Merritt, then defeated Langley 5-3 and 4-0 over Kamloops. The Vultures defeated Coquitlam 6-3 to advance to the finals. The Penticton Wolverines won two of four games. They opened with a 9-3 loss to Langley and an 11-2 loss to Coquitlam. They defeated West Kelowna 3 9-0 and West Kelowna 2, 5-4. The Penticton Hurricanes won one of four games. They opened with a 5-1 loss Grand Forks. They earned a 3-3 tie against West Kelowna and lost 6-3 to Kelowna and finished with a 6-3 win over Merritt.

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The Penticton Peerless midget Tier 2 Vees won the Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association regular season banner with a convincing 7-0 win over Kamloops on Jan.23. Sammy Gabriel scored a hat trick to seal the title. Reid Newson added a goal and four assists, while Liam McLaren scored twice and Manny Bahniwal added a single. Bobby Milligan picked up the shutout. On Sunday, the Vees closed out their regular season with a 9-1 exhibition win over Trail. Nick Graham, Carson Erhardt and Bahniwal had two goals each with singles coming from Gabriel, Linden Gove and Morey Babakaiff. Strong defensive play from Steve Sauer, Aiden Hutcheson, Dane Bateman, Dawson Jenner and Billy Beecroft helped Alyck Coombes seal the win with a 22-save performance. JAGER PEEVER of the Penticton Phoenix celebrates after scoring a goal on Mario Spence, The Vees will open up the OMAHA goalie for the Penticton Vultures, as the two local squads met in the final game of the Peewee playoffs this coming weekend with a best of Rec. Tournament on Jan. 24. series against Kamloops. Steve Kidd/Western News

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The Manny Show was in full effect on the weekend. Emmanuel Arceneaux, a wide receiver for the B.C. Lions of the Canadian Football League, was among 308 athletes who competed in the Okanagan Valley Throwdown CrossFit event fuelled by Muscle MLK Canada in the South Okanagan Events Centre on Jan.24. He uses CrossFit to work on his strength and improve his speed and agility. That work gets the Alexandria, La., native ready for the 18-game CFL regular-season schedule. “It just helps me run all day long where I’m not getting tired or fatigued,” said Arceneaux, a five-year pro who trains at Hybrid Athletics in Langley. “One thing about CrossFit is, you have a weakness, it exposes it. It’s very humbling. That’s one thing that I like about it.” Arceneaux respects the people competing, including one mother, who gave birth two weeks ago. “They do way better than I do in some events that (are) not my strength,” he said. Arceneaux joined the Primal Performance team as a substitute because another member was unable to compete due to a work commitment. Arceneaux impressed early with a lifting exercise. The sixfoot-two, 211-pounder started with 300 pounds. Teammate Bryce Hafso started thinking that Arceneaux was in a different league. “There’s not many people that can come into CrossFit and do that,” said Hafso. In the hang power clean, which the participants do eight repetitions as many times possible, Arceneaux only struggled in the final two lifts of his last set of 155 pounds. Arceneaux, who recorded nine touchdowns to go with 1,151 yards on 76 receptions last season, said it was harder than doing two-a-day-practices and the heat they deal with in Kamloops during football training camp. Arceneaux showed the same competitive streak on Sunday that he displays on the field, according to Hafso. “The last event we just did, I look over and he is kind of screaming at himself to get reps out,” he said. “You can tell he has got a little voice in his head that kind of makes him go.”

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EMMANUEL ARCENEAUX of the B.C. Lions competed in the Okanagan Valley Throwdown at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Mark Brett/Western News

What Arceneaux did for the Primal Performance team impressed Hafso. “The guy has been a beast for us,” said Hafso, co-owner of Primalperformance.ca. “It’s not every day you can do one of these things with a professional athlete. It’s been really fun. He’s been a hell of a teammate.”

We also need to thank Soccer • Tim Hortons Pinnacles Express and Pacific (mens) Western Brewery. • Murray GM Pinnacles Without this great (womens) support from our • Men and Women community we Pacific Coast Soccer would not be able to League Teams be part of this very • Tim Hortons competitive league. • Murray GM

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City preparing for next phase of creek restoration Steve Kidd Western News Staff

After a successful restoration of a small portion of Penticton Creek in 2015, the city is preparing to launch into the next phase of the plan to restore the waterway to a more natural appearance. According to Mitch Moroziuk, the city’s director of operations, the next step is to create a master plan for restoring the creek, from Okanagan Lake all the way up to the dam. That plan, he explained, has to address a number of issues, starting with the deteriorating concrete and asphalt installed after a major flood in 1942 to channelize the creek. Flood control remains a concern, but so do improving fish and wildlife habitat, among other concerns. Moroziuk said work on the restoration is hoped to begin in 2017. The Penticton Creek Restoration committee also recommended to council that the city waive the usual tendering process and contract with Mould Engineering, using their original design team, which was responsible for design-

A team of construction workers at the Penticton Creek Restoration Project on late August. The city is preparing to start the next phase of the project.

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ing the showcase restoration project last year. The committee also suggested

an upset maximum of $150,000 for the contract. “We have been working with

Mould Engineering for the last two years,” said Moroziuk, noting that this group developed the original

design parameters. “They are ideally suited to continue this work.” A new consultant would have to go over and verify much of the work already done by Mould, before agreeing to take responsibility, according to Moroziuk. “The construction of that work will probably take place over decades,” he said, noting that once the master plan is in place, council could go back to the tendering process for detailed design work on individual sections. The showcase project didn’t come in on budget, but Moroziuk said that wasn’t due to Mould, but rather challenges and changes inherent in doing this kind of work in cooperation with assorted government agencies. Council voted to increase the restoration budget twice in 2015: in July, they increased it by $50,000 in order to change the location of the showcase restoration, and then another $108,000 was added to the cost in August to cover cost overruns. Council voted unanimously to waive the tender process and go straight to a contract with Mould Engineering.

Hoodoo Adventures expanding Throwdown into series Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

The popularity of the Okanagan Valley Throwdown, fuelled by Muscle MLK Canada, is leading to the event’s growth outside of Penticton. Lyndie Hill, CEO of Hoodoo Adventures, which partners with Evolution Athletics out of Summerland, is creating a Throwdown Series to include Abbotsford, while also considering Prince George and Toronto. Along with the growing popularity, they have received good feedback from athletes and have a strong partnership with Spectra, which operates the South Okanagan Events Centre and the Abbotsford Centre as well as venues in Prince George and Toronto, scheduled to be built. Having that partnership allows them to move to event from one venue to another. “It’s really exciting,” said Hill, adding that the Throwdown Series may go to Prince George in 2017. Hill wants to see how it goes in Abbotsford first. She admitted there is some concern with those outside events impacting the athlete registration in Penticton, but added some athletes won’t always travel. She also said athletes, especially from the Lower Main-

BRAm HoBuTi shows the strain of this lift during the heat competition of recreational team competition of the okanagan Valley Throwdown competition last weekend at the South okanagan Events Centre. over 300 athletes took part in the event put on by Hoodoo Adventures.

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land, love coming to Penticton. Hoodoo Adventures is being careful with how much they grow the event. They take the same approach with their own business, which is expanding to offer an indoor climbing facility, which has long been a dream of Hill’s.

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offer indoor activities year-round. “We have this huge climbing community in the area and from what I have heard so far, lots of people are really excited about the centre. I have been getting lots of emails of people looking forward to supporting it,” Hill said to the Western News last December. While the renovation work gets completed, Hoodoo Adventures is seeking partnerships and experienced staff. Aside from the difficult things to get done, Hill said they are excited. “It’s such a unique thing to be able to bring to a community,” she said. “There is so many people excited about it. We’re looking forward to getting the doors open so they can play in there.” Hill agreed that Hoodoo Adventures is booming, but said it takes time. People are starting to catch on and see the things that they do. Their events are gaining attention from sponsors, competitors and athletes as well as national media, including the Amazing Race Canada, which came to the Freaking Farmer event in 2015. Hoodoo Adventures has four sides to its business — tours and courses, racing and events, youth programs and corporate and group events.

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26 July 1943 - 17 January 2016 The family of Linda Hooley wishes to announce that she has left us. We are devastated. Linda was the best mother, grandmother, wife, or friend a person could hope for: unfailingly supportive, non-judgmental, hard-working, wise, loyal, and loving. She had a quiet yet wicked sense of humour. Linda taught by example, and we tried to practice these traits in our own lives. She was fiercely loved by: Jack, her devoted husband; her daughter Vivian (Perry); her daughter Lisa (Bob); and her grandchildren Daniel (Kristina), Christopher (Robyn), Justin (Sarah), Patrick, and Katreena. We are not the only ones the list is long. We will miss her forever. There is so much to say about Linda and her life that we have chosen to say little...for now. Thanks to all Linda’s friends, especially her paddling teammates, who were so selfless and helpful. We We will will host host aa Celebration Celebration to to honour honour Linda Linda during during the the summer. summer. Anyone Anyone wishing wishing to to attend attend may may contact contact Vivian Vivian (250-434-6455). (250-434-6455). Home Address: 605-6759 Willingdon Ave. Burnaby, BC

Maurice passed away peacefully at Moog and Friends House on Monday, January 25, 2016 in Penticton at the age of 80. Maurice was born in New Westminster, B.C. on December 11, 1935, the only child of Leonard and Lillian Hachey. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Delia; daughters Cherie (Walter) Bubar of Penticton; Debbie Hachey (Ken) of Westbridge; son Wayne (Sandra) Hachey of Osoyoos; 6 grandchildren; Chad (Tara), Chelsey, Katlin, Morgan, Lenny and Tim. Maurice is also survived by his sister-in-law Eilleen Kennedy, nephew Raymond and niece Judy, and numerous cousins. Maurice and Delia moved with their 3 children to Osoyoos in June 1968 from North Bend, B.C. Osoyoos is where Maurice began his real estate career with a local real estate company that spanned over 35 years. He retired in 2000 from his profession as a realtor. Maurice and Delia spent 46 years in Osoyoos and in the fall of 2014 moved to Penticton. Maurice was one of the original charter members of the Osoyoos Golf Club where he spent many days golfing with family and friends. He was an avid curler and enjoyed his curling days being the “skipper’ for many curling events. Maurice was also an active member of the community. He was a past member of the Elks and Knights of Pythias. He was also on the Board of Directors for the Osoyoos Golf Club and Chairman of the Osoyoos Men’s Open. Maurice was also a volunteer fireman with the local Fire Department in Osoyoos. He enjoyed hunting, camping and woodworking and spending time with his beloved family. Condolences may be shared by visiting www.everdenrust.com

FARM WORKERS 2 workers needed from April 4 to Oct., 31st, 2 workers needed from June 3 to Oct. 31st., $10.59/hr and some piece work also available at Provincial set rates. The job will include planting, thinning, summer pruning, cultivating, weeding, picking and sorting the various crops as they mature. The orchard consists of cherries, peaches, nectarines, pears & 5 different kinds of apples. Send resume to email address to: armindolopes@hotmail.com

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Friday January 29 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. royal canadian legion branch 40 has a steak or rib dinner at 5:50 p.m. and music by Daria at 6 p.m. 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. Beginner line dance at 1 p.m. Call 250-493-2111 to confirm line dance activities. Friday Social Dance starting at 7:30 p.m.[fr] anavetS haS line dance classes at 1 p.m. by donation, mixed doubles at 7 p.m. and karaoke at 7:30 p.m.

South Main drop-in Centre has a social dinner on the second Saturday of the month at 5:30 p.m.[sa] the houSe iS Rockin’ blues jam with hosts The Yard Katz at Orchard House, 157 Orchard Ave. Doors open at 1 p.m. Musicians are on from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Admission is $5.[013p] alcoholicS anonyMouS haS daily meetings in Penticton and area. Call 250-490-9216 (24 hours). 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 Threepiece at 6:30 p.m. royal canadian legion branch 40 has crib at 10 a.m., beef dip lunch at 11 a.m., meat draw and

Sunday January 31 JaM SeSSion at the Oliver Senior Centre, 5876 Airport St., at 1 p.m. Admission is $2.50 and lunch is $5, served at 11:30 a.m. Bring your instrument, voice or your dancing feet. Register anytime after 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 250-498-6142.[013p] 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] the Multicultural 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] royal canadian legion branch 40 has meat and 50/50 draws at 2 p.m. anavetS haS horSe races and meat draws at 2 p.m. Hot dogs and hamburgers for lunch.

Monday February 1 the penticton legion Ladies Auxiliary has a general meeting in the hall, 502 Martin St., at

2 p.m. President Sandy Bumby officiating.[021p] coMpaSSionate FriendS oFFerS friendship, understanding, grief education and hope for the future to all families who have experienced the death of a child at any age, from any cause. First meeting is at 6 p.m.. Contact Leslie for more info at lbuxton@ frictioncreative.ca.[021p] the okanagan college Speakers Series continues at the Penticton campus lecture theatre from 7 to 8:30 p.m. with clinical counsellor Janet White on The Importance of Anxiety. Admission is by donation, benefitting the college’s emergency student bursary program. Parking on campus is free for the events. For details of the speakers’ talks, visit www.ocspeakersseries. weebly.com.[021p] the language oF Loss, a journaling group focused on grief. No previous writing experience necessary. Drop-in to the Bereavement Resource Centre, 129 Nanaimo Ave. W. on Mondays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Call 250-4901107 for more information. 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. and introductory ukelele at 3:15 p.m. Call 250-4932111 to confirm line dance activities. [mo] royal canadian legion branch 40 has lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., dart dolls at 11 a.m., bridge

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at 1 p.m., Fitness Friends ladies fitness class at 10 a.m. Floor curling every Monday from 1:30 to 3 p.m., with coffee after, at the Seniors’ 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. iode thriFt Shop at 464 Main St. is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Clothing, kitchenwares, China items and more.

tueSday February 2 brown bag lectureS return every Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Penticton Museum Auditorium. This week’s lecture is by Chris Mathieson on Looking to Our Past for our Future. Suggested donation is $2 for adults, $1 for children and includes include coffee, tea and confections.[02p] South Main drop-in Centre has ultra-begin-

ner 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., royal canadian legion has lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., wings night at 6 p.m. Jam contest hosted by the Surf Cats at 7 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 audition. Call musical director Dave Brunelle for more information or visit www.pentictonconcertband.ca.[092s]

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Okanagan-Similkameen balances deficit with surplus fund enrolment, but it doesn’t always happen in one location so you can’t reduce staffing costs to match it.” The school board is considering closing one or more schools in the district, although Minnabarriet noted that wouldn’t completely solve the problem. School closure estimates vary from savings of $250,000 to $400,000 for next year.

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Earthquakes not a big threat to South Okanagan

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It has been about five years since I last wrote about earthquakes, so the great amount of publicity associated with the small earthquake near Sidney B.C. (Dec. 29) is a good excuse to remind readers about the nature of earthquakes and what we might expect here in the Okanagan in the way of future earthquakes. First note that I called the Sidney quake a “small” quake — it was measured as magnitude 4.7. Generally any quake above magnitude 2 can be felt by at least some people and quakes less than magnitude 5 seldom cause any significant damage. For perspective, the great Alaskan earthquake of 1964 was magnitude 9.2 and the Indonesian earthquake of December 2004 which killed more than 200,000 people was about magnitude 9.1. The largest known earthquake occurred in Chile in May of 1960 with a magnitude of 9.5. The scale used to measure earthquakes is a logarithmic scale which means that each whole number is 10 times the preceding whole number, so a quake of magnitude 5 is 10 times greater than a quake of magnitude 4 – breaking this down more means a 4.2 quake is twice as strong as a 4.0 quake. Since 1946 there have been five earthquakes in B.C. with a magnitude 7 or greater, fortunately all either well offshore or in one case in 1946, in a remote area of Vancouver Island so British Columbians’ experience with

really damaging earthquakes is minimal. Historic earthquakes in the Okanagan Valley region have all been less than magnitude 5 and there is no good reason to suppose this will change in the next 100 years. The coast of B.C. is an entirely different story — most of the earth’s really large quakes occur where two or more tectonic plates collide. In the case of the B.C. coast, the North American continental plate is moving west-southwest at just over two cm per year while the Paciﬁc plate is moving northnorthwest at more than triple this speed and in between the two is the small Juan de Fuca plate getting over-ridden by the North American plate. It is the occasional “sticky” movement along plate boundaries that cause the really big earthquakes such as the Indonesian and Alaskan quakes. The United States Geological Survey has analyzed the data from many thousands of earthquakes over the past hundred or more years and come up with some interesting estimates of frequency of quakes. For instance they estimate the earth has more than 10,000 earthquakes per year in the range of 4.0 to 4.9 magnitude but only about 1,000 per year in the range 5.0 to 5.9 and less than 20 per year greater than magnitude 7. Really large earthquakes (magnitude 9 or greater) occur over the earth on average less than once every ten years. Studies in the Oregon, Washington, B.C. area suggest really large quakes occur in this region about every 300-500 years. Evidence suggests a quake of magnitude 9 occurred in Jan. 1, 700 so we may well be due for the next big one any time. While a magnitude 9 earthquake in coastal B.C. would cause a huge amount of damage there and would

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