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EGG-CELLENT WORK — Students Madi Pankratz (left) and Cassidy Lindsay of Princess Margaret Secondary School toss some of the 10,000 Easter eggs they and Pen Hi volunteers helped stuff with chocolates at Maggie this week. The eggs will be scattered throughout the grounds of LocoLanding Adventure Park and near the S.S. Sicamous during the fifth annual LocoLanding Easter Egg Hunt April 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in support of the OSNS Child and Youth Development Centre. For stories and photo see Page 27.

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Three retail clothing stores in the Cherry Lane Shopping Centre are closing by the end of this month. Ricki’s, Cleo and Bootlegger will be leaving by the end of April after the parent organization, Comark Inc., announced on March 26 that it had obtained creditor protection from the Ontario Superior Court. A total of 56 of the Canadian retail outlets will be closing across the country with an approximate 300 stores remaining open, as well as all online outlets. Comark said in a press release it will be closing under-performing stores over the next 30 days as part of company-wide restructuring. Cherry Lane Shopping Centre general manager Judy Richards was unable to be reached for comment. Cherry Lane’s marketing director Andrea Davison was reached, but declined to comment. Economic Development Ofﬁcer for Penticton, Colleen Pennington, said that the retail market is downsizing Canadawide. “I think the whole Canadian retail scene, and retail in general, is getting restructured,” Pennington said. “Obviously the impact of the internet, and the impact of the economy hits retail and I will say as well, there is a lot of competition.” The closing of the short-lived Target chain in Canada, and Future Shop restructuring and amalgamating with Best Buy are both recent examples of the large-scale Canadian retail market downsizing. “It’s a very challenging and difﬁcult industry and it always has been,” Pennington said. However, Pennington notes that Penticton has seen some retail success with

independent and local outlets. “We actually have some interesting retail (in Penticton). We have lots of boutiques and independently-owned stores and they are able to differentiate their merchandise and provide more one-on-one service. That’s part of the secret to keeping customers,” Pennington said. Pennington added that those aspects of business can become more challenging as companies grow into larger, corporatestyle structures. “In some ways we’re lucky that a lot of our retail is independent and they are able to be a bit more nimble and it’s a challenging industry. (Retail) is demand based and you have to find the niches in the market that exist,” Pennington said. The harshness of the retail industry can hit large corporations as well as local shops. Dogtown Coffee Co. recently closed its Penticton location on March 19. “I guess, bottom line, this is small business in our town. There are success stories and there are stories of failure. The Okanagan is a difficult place to be in business,” said Corrie Corfield, owner of Dogtown Coffee Co.. “If I can say one thing to our community it is this; small business is about more than profit and bottom lines. It’s about people and families and dreams and community. Supporting small business means more than clicking a “like” button or being a cheerleader. Consumers have so much power with every dollar they spend. Think wisely about where you spend your dollars. Our community is full of people just like me and they need your real support. Not just for a day or a week. Not just because it makes you feel good for a moment, but real, lasting, genuine support,” Corfield said.

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Bulldogs take a bite out of crime Dale Boyd

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The Urban Bulldogs Against Kids Abuse (UBAKA) took justice into their own hands leading a successful manhunt through Penticton last month. A man who jumped bail was apprehended by RCMP after the Urban Bulldogs sprang into action and took to the streets to find him after getting tipped off that the man was around town. It was the first time local Bulldogs member Mike Nikolic had participated in an experience like that. “It didn’t hit me until later that night, I was still in this state of numbness, like, we did something great here, but it hasn’t really sunk in yet,” Nikolic said. “It’s a rewarding feeling being part of something like this.” The UBAKA organization provides support to young victims and victim’s families to give them the empowerment and knowledge to get through court proceedings. The Bulldogs help with both the physical presence of leather-clad biker-types to help victims feel safe during proceedings, as well as guiding them through the emotional impact of a victim’s experience. Ed “Big Dog” Stacey, national president for the Urban Bulldogs Against Kids Abuse, was jokingly arrogant while on the phone with Crime Stoppers a few days before the arrest. His offhand joke turned out to be prophetic. “I made a smart ass joking comment to the director of Crime Stoppers and said ‘oh, we’ll find him. We’ll catch him. We’ll bring him in,’” Stacey said. His words quickly turned to action with two tips coming in, one anonymous and

NatioNal presideNt ed stacey (right) and Mike Nikolic of the Urban Bulldogs against Kids abuse an organization which provides some unique support to victims of crimes and their families. they also recently located a man in penticton was wanted by police.

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one through an associate of the Bulldogs. “Lo and behold it was not even a week later and we got information he was still in the area, still in town and what vehicle he was driving and the person he was with,” Stacey said. “I made a phone call to all available members, we all got together I gave them a description and it was kind of like an assembly line.” Stacey said members would come to the meeting point, get the information, pick a direction and head off to find the man. The group weren’t on their trademark motorcycles, or donning patches or too much leather, staying incognito in vehicles as they fol-

lowed down leads. “Everybody got together and they all collaborated. We stayed on our cell phones stayed in touch with each other,” Stacey said. Nikolic was one of the search team members that was able to locate the vehicle of the suspect’s girlfriend, who they followed back to a residence. “Two minutes after she arrived home, out he comes and you have this state of awe. That’s the best way I can describe it. There’s our guy. You have this sort of numbness going over you for a couple of seconds,” Nikolic said. After the RCMP came to apprehend the man, the patches went back on.

“Most of us kept our patches down until said time as he was apprehended and then we jumped out of our vehicles with our patches on so that he was aware as to who it was that captured him,” Stacey said. Stacey has a little more experience hunting down perpetrators than some other members. “It’s a big excitement for all of us all together, but for some of us individually, this is not our first rodeo,” Stacey said. “It was actually quite exciting. We have a couple of members who have never done anything like this before so for them it was exhilarating.” The successful apprehension marks the first manhunt

in Canada UBAKA has ever been involved in. According to Stacey, a good portion of Bulldogs members are survivors of victimization themselves. The organization tries to match victims with members who have gone through similar experiences to create a personal connection. While they are leatherbound tough guys, the work is not easy and the Bulldogs have counselling available to those in the group as well as victims. “For us to sit in a courtroom to give our support to the victim and the victims family, for us to listen and hear the emotional reactions of all the victims and their family and listening to what

they’ve gone through can become very strenuous on us as well,” Stacey said. “We end up becoming emotionally attached to the victim as much as the victim becomes emotionally attached to us.” One licensed trauma counsellor is the mother of one of the members in the Alberta chapter of the Bulldogs and offers services to any member across Canada. “We take this very seriously. Even though it’s volunteer based, this is a job to us. This is more than a job to some of us. This is our lives now. We’ve changed everything that we were before and now this is our life, this is where we live,” Stacey said. When the Bulldogs are not on manhunts or assisting victims, they like to reach out to the community. The second annual meet and greet for the Penticton chapter of the Urban Bulldogs is on April 18 at Gyro Park and all are welcome to come out. The event will act as both the meet and greet and the celebration of the first anniversary of UBAKA coming to Canada. “We’re just kind of combining that and we’re throwing in a kids party,” Stacey said. The free to attend party will include a clown, DJ, face painting and while some of the acts are still being booked, the party hopes to include an acoustic kids musician as well. “If anybody’s got kids bring them along and if people just want to come down and meet us and see what we’re about, we’re more than willing to talk to everybody about what’s going on and who we are,” Stacey said. For those who are interested, UBAKA also holds a public meeting on the third Friday of every month. Anyone is welcome to join.

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Penticton man dies after hit by semi on Highway 97 Dale Boyd

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A Penticton man is dead after being struck by a semi on Highway 97 early Thursday morning. At 4:34 a.m. Penticton RCMP received a complaint of a semi striking a pedestrian approximately six kilometres north of Penticton on Highway 97. The 47-year-old Penticton man ran across the highway in front of a southbound semi truck when he was hit. The incident is being investigated by South Okanagan Traffic Services with the assistance of Penticton RCMP and the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure area vehicle inspector.

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It was a busy two days for Osoyoos RCMP starting on the night of March 30. Just before 10 p.m., RCMP were alerted by U.S. Border Patrol that three males were illegally crossing the border, northbound into Canada near Highway 3. The males were picked up by a vehicle and travelled toward the Town of Osoyoos. Officers attended the area and intercepted the vehicle causing three males to flee on foot. The driver, a resident of Osoyoos, was arrested at the scene. Resources were called in from Osoyoos, Keremeos, Oliver and Penticton including a police services dog. After a search of the area, the two other males were located

2015 Large & Bulky Item Pick-up – April 13-17, 2015 Residents (receiving individual curbside garbage pick-up) can place out by 7:00 am a maximum of 2 large items for pick-up on their regular garbage day. Accepted items include: • furniture, large appliances and mattresses. • Maximum weight is 90kg/200 lbs per item. Items not accepted: NO renovation waste, including toilets, plumbing, and doors. Nothing with a gas motor. Return electronics (tvs, computers, etc. www.return-it.ca/electronics) and recycle small appliances (toasters, vacuums, hair dryers, etc. - www.electrorecycle.ca) at the JC Bottle Depot – 200 Rosetown Avenue. For more information please call Public Works at 250-490-2500. Notice - To all irrigation water connection users The City of Penticton Works Division will begin filling the Penticton Creek Irrigation System (Naramata Road Area) and Ellis Creek Irrigation System (Valleyview Road Area) City irrigation systems between April 7-17, 2015. Orchardists and others with connections from these systems should take whatever precautions necessary if private systems are not to be filled and pressurized at the same time. If you have any questions regarding this item please contact the Works Division at (250) 490-2500. Attention Gardeners: City Compost is available To welcome the spring gardening season, the City of Penticton is offering purchases of its bulk weight compost from the Campbell Mountain Landfill. The City of Penticton’s Biosolids Recycling Program is producing a safe, effective, and environmentally friendly

compost material ideally suited for your gardening needs. Residents can stop in at the Campbell Mountain Landfill on Spiller Road and pick up loads Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 2:00 pm. The bulkweight Compost costs are broken down into three categories: • Purchasing five metric tonnes or more: The price is $12.50 per metric tonne • Purchasing less than five metric tonnes: The price is $20.00 per metric tonne • Garbage bag: The price for this is $2.50 per bag LOCATION: Campbell Mountain Landfill access to the Compost Site is located via Reservoir Road through the main entrance to the landfill. For more information please call (250)490-2500 or our Website: www. penticton.ca. Request for proposals The City is seeking proposals from parties interested in operating one, both or all of the following concessions. 2015-RFP-03 Operation of Skaha Main Concession - Mandatory Site Visit: Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 1:00 pm - Skaha Main Concession located at 3701 Parkview Street. 2015-RFP-04 Operation of Sudbury concession - Mandatory Site Visit : Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 1:30 pm Sudbury Concession located at 3846 Skaha Lake Road. 2015-RFP-05 Operation of Lion’s Park concession - Mandatory Site Visit: Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 1:45 pm at Lion’s Park Concession located at 198 Warren Avenue West. A copy of the RFP documents can be obtained from www.penticton.ca/ purchasing. Please note the closing date & time: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 2:00 pm. Public Hearing notice A Public Hearing will be held at 6:00 pm

and arrested for entering Canada without reporting. RCMP also recovered a backpack containing close to three pounds of cocaine. The third male that fled remains at large. The two men arrested included a 35-year-old Osoyoos resident and Canadian citizen as well as a 31-year-old U.S. citizen and a 34-year-old Mexican citizen. The two out-of-country detainees will be facing charges under the Immigration Act and have been turned over to Canada Border Services. On March 31, while conducting a search for illicit articles related to the cross-border smuggling, Osoyoos RCMP, as well as traffic services, police service dogs, and air services were alerted to a stolen 2014 Dodge Ram de-

Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main St., Penticton, BC to consider the following amendments to Zoning Bylaw 2011-23 and Official Community Plan Bylaw 2002-20: Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2015-02 (96 Yorkton Avenue) Add section 10.1.3 Site Specific Provisions; .5 In the case of Lot 1, District Lot 189 Similkameen Division Yale District, Plan 18867, located at 96 Yorkton Avenue, a day care centre, major shall be permitted. The applicant is intending to operate a licensed child care facility. Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment Bylaw 2015-16 (270, 274, 278, 280, 282, 286, 292 & 298 South Beach Dr. & 300 Sudbury Ave.) • Change Schedule ‘B’ future land use designation for Lot 4, Plan 5885, District Lot 189, SDYD (270 South Beach Dr.); Lot 5, Plan 5885, District Lot 189, SDYD (274 South Beach Dr.); Lot 6, Plan 5885, District Lot 189, SDYD (278 South Beach Dr.); Lot 7, Plan 5885, District Lot 189, SDYD (280 South Beach Dr.); Lot 8, Plan 5885, District Lot 189, SDYD (282 South Beach Dr.); Lot 1, Plan 6179, District Lot 189, SDYD (286 South Beach Dr.); Lot 8-9, 39, Plan 996, District Lot 189, SDYD (292 South Beach Dr.); Lot 1, Plan 6172, DL 189, SDYD (298 South Beach Dr.); and Lot 2, Plan 6172, DL 189, SDYD (300 Sudbury Ave.) from PR (Parks & Recreation) to MR (Medium Density Residential) • Change Schedule ‘H’ to include the following lands in the General Multiple Family Development Permit Area: Lot 4, Plan 5885, District Lot 189, SDYD (270 South Beach Dr.); Lot 5, Plan 5885, District Lot 189, SDYD (274 South Beach Dr.); Lot 6, Plan 5885, District Lot 189, SDYD (278 South Beach Dr.); Lot 7, Plan 5885, District Lot 189, SDYD (280 South Beach Dr.); Lot 8, Plan 5885, District Lot 189, SDYD (282 South Beach Dr.); Lot 1, Plan 6179, District Lot 189, SDYD (286 South Beach Dr.); Lot 8-9, 39, Plan 996, District Lot 189, SDYD (292 South Beach Dr.); Lot 1,

parting Osoyoos heading eastbound on Highway 3. An RCMP helicopter followed the stolen truck when it was met by another stolen truck, an F350, and both traveled at a high rate of speed along Highway 3 to Mt. Baldy Road. Once on Mt. Baldy Road, the drivers dumped both vehicles and fled on foot into a highly forested and rough rural terrain area. A ground and air search was conducted throughout the day and into the late night. The two suspects have yet to be apprehended. Both stolen trucks, an ATV and other stolen items were recovered. The investigation is ongoing, however the RCMp have identified a male and female they believe are responsible for the crimes.

Plan 6172, DL 189, SDYD (298 South Beach Drive); and Lot 2, Plan 6172, DL 189, SDYD (300 Sudbury Ave.). The proposed amendments are determined to be the most appropriate uses for the land. Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2015-17 (298 South Beach Dr. & 300 Sudbury Ave.) To rezone Lot 1 and Lot 2, District Lot 189, Similkameen Division Yale District, Plan 6172, located at 298 South Beach Dr. and 300 Sudbury Ave., from P2 (Parks & Recreation) to RM2 (Low Density Multiple Housing). The proposed amendment is determined to be the most appropriate zone for the land. Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2015-18 A number of “housekeeping” amendments are being proposed to Zoning Bylaw 201123. Please see the information below on how to view the proposed amendments. The above mentioned bylaws and supporting information will be available for public inspection up to and including April 7, 2015 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. Any person whose interest may be affected by the proposed amendments may appear in person, by petition or by attorney. Delegations and Submissions will be received no later than 9:30 am, April 7, 2015 to Attention: Corporate Officer, City of Penticton, 171 Main St., 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.

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Vee remembered as a hero Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Remembered as a hero, gentle and sincere, one of the few remaining players from the 1955 Penticton Vees World Championship team died this week. Jim Fairburn, 87, who helped the Vees win the 1954 Allan Cup and the 1955 World Championship, had Alzheimer’s and died March 28 from a leg infection at the Summerland Seniors Village. Yasmin John-Thorpe, cofounder of the Penticton Writer’s and Publishers group, saw Fairburn’s gentle side during an interview for a story on the Vees for the book Penticton and Area Secrets & Surprises. “My first impression was ... he was so small to be a hockey player,” said John-Thorpe. “He was so gentle, so sincere and sweet to talk to.” John-Thorpe didn’t realize Fairburn’s friends called him Gentle Jim, but said, “He was a personification of his nickname.” “I was so sad to hear that he had passed away, he was one of the good guys,” she said. “He was such a gentle hero. It’s heartbreaking.” Fairburn had his wife, Mavis , of 66 years, son Ron and daughter-in-law Vickie at his side when he died. “I was hanging on to him and I kissed him,” said Fairburn’s wife . “Held his hand. I was just so happy. He just seemed to go.” Watching Penticton Vees forward Patrick Newell create magic in the South Okanagan Events Centre reminds Ivan McLelland of his friend and Vees teammate Fairburn. McLelland suggested to Fairburn’s son Ron that he watch Newell, who will join the St.

Jim Fairburn, shown with his wife, died on march 28.

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Cloud State Huskies in the National Collegiate Athletic Association next fall, play. He said Fairburn was a smaller player that used raw skill instead of physicality to get the puck. “I saw him so many nights change the complex of the game with his skill,” said McLelland. Fairburn, was a 5-foot-7, 145 pound forward who spent four years in the Pacific Coast Hockey League with the San Francisco Shamrocks, Portland Eagles and Seattle Ironmen and two seasons with the Victoria Cougars and New Westminster Royals. “A lot of small players don’t go where the puck goes. They will go so far and then they will stay on the fringe. Jimmy never agreed with taking the man. He said, ‘I don’t want the body, I want the puck. I will go after the puck.’ I watched that Newell

and he will take that puck right off guys’ sticks. He will go in there with those big dudes and he comes out with the puck, just like Jim. He would set someone up and it’s in the net.” Four seasons Fairburn scored 20-plus goals and twice he racked up 30-plus goals. Fairburn spent the rest of his career with the Vees after being reinstated as an amateur player. McLelland recalls him being very good in their national championship-winning season and that Fairburn was proud of the fact he was the only plus-five player in Penticton’s 5-0 win over Russia. Fairburn set up the first two goals on beautiful plays. “He was one of the outstanding players on that team,” said McLelland. He never saw time on the power play time with the Vees because the Warwick brothers, Grant, Billy and Dick always did. McLelland said Fairburn complained to him about it years later. “It really used to piss me off. I never get out there,” said McLelland repeating Fairburn. “He was a gentlemanly kind of guy. He wasn’t going to create any problems. He could have scored another 20 goals a year or more.” McLelland, who visited Fairburn often and last saw him three weeks ago said Fairburn didn’t recognize him. As McLelland was leaving, he tapped his friend on the knee and said one last thing. “Jim, wherever you’re going, you’re going to be a lot happier,” said McLelland, adding that he was the kind of guy that makes one be proud of being part of the hockey fraternity as he was a class act. “I hope the beer is free and the golf is free. He loved his beer and he loved his golf.”

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The man facing fraud charges in relation to a nowdefunct hockey organization made his first appearance in court Wednesday. Michael Gordon Elphicke is one of two men charged with fraud, theft over $5,000 and operating an unauthorized lottery scheme in relation to a hockey trip that the money was collected for, but never materialized. Elphicke and the co-accused, Loren Reagan, were both part of the Okanagan Elite Hockey Association which was involved in two civil suits in 2012 — one against parents who had raised over $100,000 through fundraising efforts to send minor hockey players to

Europe, when the trip was abruptly cancelled. The other lawsuit threatened by Citation Ventures, who were set to arrange the financing for a hockey dormitory project located next to the South Okanagan Events Centre. Though the deal to buy the Eckhardt Avenue properties never went through, Reagan began construction until the city issued a stop work order. Several companies hired to work on the site, including Grizzly Excavating Ltd., was never compensated and filed a suit against the Elphicke, Reagan and the Okanagan Elite Hockey Association in 2013. Two of the companies have since discontinued their claims against Elphicke. According to Elphicke’s lawyer James Pennington, the court date was moved to April 15, when Reagan is expected to appear.

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Welcome attitude Smile. No, Candid Camera isn’t being revived and shooting an episode in Penticton. But as tourism season approaches, we would like to point out how much attitude plays a part in supporting Penticton’s economy. Penticton is a tourist town. Over the summer months, and now spreading into a wider portion of the year, visitors are one of the major driving forces of our economy. It’s not just restaurants and hotels that benefit from the influx of cash they bring with them. That money spreads throughout our economy — the tourist season is what many businesses rely on to keep themselves afloat the rest of the year. That’s why city hall, Tourism Penticton, the Penticton Hospitality Association and other groups, individuals and businesses spend so much time and effort planning how to entice more visitors. But all their planning goes for nothing if visitors don’t feel welcome when they arrive in our city. We’re not saying that Penticton isn’t a welcoming community. It is. But each year, as the summer influx begins and annual festivals get underway, there are those that object to the “invasion.” And there is no telling how the investment of a few words of direction, a smile, or friendly conversation will play out in years to come. Last summer, a total of about 2,600 riders from 10 countries took part in the fourth annual Gran Fondo. That’s 2,600 riders, plus all the spouses, children and friends that might have accompanied them. Now multiply that by the Elvis Festival, the Peach City Beach Cruise, Peachfest, the Dragon Boat Regatta, countless tournaments and yes, even the Challenge Triathlon. In the years to come, how many of those peoWESTERN plePENTICTON may look back on a great experience here and choose Penticton as the place to start their business, raise a family or settle back and retire? Just ask yourself, how many of us made that same choice, to make our homes in Penticton? So this summer, let’s keep in mind how much those visitors mean to us, and greet them with a smile.

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Canada is a war-keeping nation When I was growing up I learned in school that Canada was regarded as a peacekeeping nation. For the most part, I am a proud Canadian and I always held the idea of Canada as a peacekeeper in high regard. The Pearson Centre, formerly known as the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre, shut its doors in 2013. The centre provided world-class training to peacekeepers from both Canada and around the world, and its closure could not act as a better metaphor for the direction Canadian foreign policy is headed. More and more that feeling of peacekeeping pride is pushed further into fuzzy nostalgia, especially when watching the March 30 vote (142-129) to extend Canada’s mission in Iraq to include Syria. This is a Canada going to war, and it seems this has become the norm. It happened so casually, like the training wheels had come off from our 10-year, multi-billion dollar stay in Afghanistan. One that arguably did more to destabilize the very same region the Conservatives just voted to head right back into. Harper said we can’t “stand

Dale Boyd Ramble on on the sidelines while ISIL continues to promote terrorism in Canada” and the conservatives say we have the moral obligation to commit militarily. Let’s explore that moral obligation. On Feb. 11, Niger declared a 15-day state of emergency after horriﬁc attacks by the extremist group Boko Haram, who much like ISIL, have been trying to establish territory with extremist measures. What did our high and mighty “moral obligation” lead us to do then? Canada immediately pulled special forces who were training local troops from Petawawa. Boko Haram has report-

edly committed atrocious acts, essentially raping and pillaging towns and, according to the United Nations, using children as human bombs. Don’t’ worry, we didn’t leave those fighting extremism in that part of the world completely in the cold. Instead, private Canadian companies are making a pretty penny selling arms to West African countries, something even our U.S. neighbours don’t allow due to well-documented atrocities committed by the Nigerian military. Nothing calms a war-torn area down like more arms. Where is the moral obligation here? Maybe it’s because Boko Haram isn’t a direct threat to Canada, and I have yet to hear of any Canadian citizens leaving to fight with them, or committing terrorist acts in their name. The translation of Boko Haram is: Western (or non-Islamic) education is a sin. Sounds like they know pretty directly who their enemies are. The only people on the house floor that seemed to make any sense during the March 30 vote were the New Democrats, who wanted to remove Canadian troops from combat and

instead focus on humanitarian efforts, you know, like we used to do in the good old days. The non-combat amendments were voted down. The Syrian civil war has caused the largest population displacement crisis since the Second World War and an estimated 120,000 Syrians leave the country every month. Imagine if the entire population of Kelowna was pushed into Penticton. Canada’s war in Syria and Iraq is expected to cost more than half a billion dollars by next year alone. Will that taxpayer money end terrorism? As long as there is more than one ideology out there, I doubt it. Yes, the atrocities being committed by extremists in Syria and the region are inexcusable, but will an expensive and (as far as I know) indeﬁnite mission stamp out extremism for good? Is that the hope? Because a question with a more deﬁnite answer is whether or not hundreds of thousands of civilians and refugees are in dire need of humanitarian assistance. The answer is yes. That is your moral obligation. Dale Boyd is a reporter with the Penticton Western News.

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Opposed to change on Skaha Lake I am opposed to prime waterfront property being designated from Parks and Recreation to medium density residential, and I do not wish to see the Official Community Plan (OCP) amended to have this happen. The subject properties are located on South Beach Drive, and are adjacent to the shoreline of Skaha Lake. The OCP was updated in 1993 to include these properties in Parks and Recreation. This change in designation came about from work done by the “Beautification Technical Committee” in 1990. To date, one property has been purchased. Parkland is funded through a portion of the development cost charge bylaw, and there is a specific Parks Reserve Fund for such purposes, and a portion of casino funds has also

Former Vee was a hero

It is with great sadness I heard about the passing of Jim Fairburn. I knew nothing about the Penticton Vees when I moved the city in August of 1990. In 1994 when a group of women decided to self-publish Penticton and Area Secrets & Surprises I was the one researching the story about the Vees Hockey team’s triumph for the book. I recall meeting Jim Fairburn at his job in the Cherry Lane Shopping Centre. He was so soft spoken and gentle, I can well understand the reason for his nickname. He gave me all the information I needed to write my story for the publication in a most unassuming way. If I can add, he was a very humble gentleman. Over the years, whenever I saw him about I would always stop and chat with him, asking how he was doing. He will be missed. Rest in peace you hero! Yasmin John-Thorpe Penticton

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We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the Penticton Fire Department, and our neighbours, for preventing a bad situation from turning in to a tragedy. A few weeks ago our studio, workshop and garage, went up in flames in the wee hours of the morning. Our quick-thinking neighbours, Larry and Yvonne McAdam and Gary Gibbons, called 911 and rushed to wake us up, after seeing evidence of a fire on our property. In an amazingly quick response time, Captain Tom Smith and Company C of the Penticton Fire Department, arrived. Very soon thereafter, numerous auxiliary fire department members arrived. They quickly assessed the situation, doused the fire and effectively and prevented it from spreading

been designated for parks funds. In the 1990s, the council of the day was planning for the acquisition of more parkland on the limited shoreline of Skaha Lake Park. Since our community includes people of all ages, culture and incomes, we need to identify Skaha Lake Park as a prime location in the south of the city, with potential public waterfront as an important addition of parkland. Today hundreds of people enjoy recreation year round at Skaha Lake Park, as it is a safe and healthy environment. Skaha Lake Park offers spectacular and unique views which provide new and exciting vistas to enjoy the expansive view. Many parks provide viewing stations to enjoy such amazing vistas. This park is located in a strategic location,

to two adjoining residences. We feel fortunate to live in an area, with such an effective fire department and first rate team of fire fighters. Many thanks to all of those people, as well as our neighbours, who helped, in a variety of ways, during that traumatic experience.

and is a hub of the community at the south end of the city. It provides significant benefits for local residents that live in medium to high density areas within approximately a kilometre of the park, including Sandbridge, Skaha Benches, Clarence House, Cherry Place, the new and under construction Regency Southwood Retirement Centre, the new and under construction Fox and Fox 50-unit townhouse complex, The Springs, Caravilla, Veranda Okanagan, Peachwood Court, Tiffany Gardens, Wilson Court, Birch Manor, Village Manor, Parkview Manor, Applewood Court, the Valleyview residents at the top of Crescent Hill, as well as the potential 600 units currently being developed at Skaha Hills. The motels in the area would certainly

including our B.C. MLA’s. They use the excuse that they work hard and that their jobs are demanding. You may use the same argument to justify this medical coverage. Keep in mind, MLA’s voted themselves a 37 per cent increase in salary not long ago, but also got additional health benefits at our expense. That has not been forgotten by too many B.C. taxpayers. Ask yourself why did I really run for public office? Be truthful. Did the idea of being a successful candidate ever include a publicly funded health package? I don’t recall any candidate alluding to this. If you are concerned about expense and knew full well what the pay and benefits of the job were prior to election, if medical insurance is an issue, why did you run? Overall, the real question appears to centre around does greed meet need or does need meet greed?

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Why run for office?

I have often asked myself as to why people run for office at a local level. I have yet to come up with a concrete answer to this. The solutions that I have been able to churn through range as follows: to make an area a better place physically or economically from what it was prior to running for office; personal interest in the economic development of the area; promoting the area to enhance internal industry, both public and private and sundry odd other reasons that are too numerous to mention. Currently, we have several new councillors along with some that might be termed “old guard councillors.” That in and of itself is not a problem, as new blood hopefully brings new ideas and gives some positive results. That being said, I am wondering about my reference to positivity regarding all councillors at present. Many of you are entrepreneurs in your own right outside of council. Some of you are part of other enterprises as employees or even board members. As such you either receive or pay for such things as medical coverage and such insurance. Why is it that this “new council” deems it necessary to have the taxpayer support your request for supplementary medical coverage? It seems that it hasn’t taken you too long to take a page from the politico books of other governments. What you are suggesting is tantamount to pork barreling as shown by various other governments,

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benefit if the land was maintained as future Parks and Recreation, and in fact to see this park land base expand in the near future would increase the viability of enhanced tourist services. Both tourists and residents need to know that the total land area including South Beach Drive will continue to be dedicated to parks and recreation, keeping in mind that the positive healthy living philosophy that encourages recreation, especially walking, and cycling is a part of the long term plan. I look forward to speaking to this matter at the public hearing at 6 p.m. on April 7 at the city council meeting. Dorothy Tinning Penticton

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Cox back at the helm of chamber board Dale Boyd

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The Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce is heading into 2015 with a newly elected board. The new board of directors was elected at the chamber’s annual general meeting on March 26 at the Ramada Penticton. The first order of business for the 13 new directors was electing the board executives. The election took place on April 1, with Jason Cox returning for his third term as President. Cox’s first term was in 2009 and he served as president for the second time in 2011. This year marks his 10th consecutive year on the board. “It feels good, it’s exciting. Having been around that table as long as I have, I’ve seen and had the opportunity to work with a lot of strong boards and this incoming board has a good mix of experienced returning board members and some new faces and voices around the table,” Cox said. “I’m excited to work with this group.” Cox plans to bring continuous improvement for the chamber looking at systems throughout the organization to make things work better internally for the board and exter-

Jason Cox takes a break from his work at his Fairview Road wine making and brew shop, The Peoples Craft House. Cox was recently named the Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce president.

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nally for members. The board will also be taking part in a governance workshop in late April to learn the ins and outs of the position. Cox said the chamber is rolling out a mentorship program this year where more experienced board members will work with newer members. “It will bring people along and

develop the leaders we have around the table into long term commitment to the chamber and their own leadership in the future,” Cox said. On the membership side, Cox said the board is actively looking to improve relationships through a process started 10 months ago called member outreach. The process involves reaching out to the chamber businesses, either by

phone or in person, to have conversations about what’s going on in the community, what’s going on in their business. “It’s sort of an environmental scan to see what we can be doing as a community organization to make things better for the business community and the economic climate,” Cox said. Cox will be joined on the board

by Andrew Nendick, who was elected for his second term as treasurer, Jennifer Taylor was elected vice president and Ernie Blumke will return as past president for 2015. “I’m honoured to be elected to this position. I’m excited to take a leadership role in moving the chamber forward as the dynamic, trusted and respected business organization that it is, driving economic and social growth on behalf and in support of our member,” said Taylor, newly elected vice president. The new board members are Chris Boehm, Burger 55; Don Brown, Brown Benefits Agency Ltd.; Daryl Clarke, individual member; Doug Dean, Grape Escapes Wine Tours; Doug Eaton, Locke Property Management Ltd.; Rylan Hernbert, Next Level Marketing; Corey Jessup, The Sandman Hotel Penticton; Keith MacIntyre, Big Bear Software Inc.; Michael Magnusson, Lake City Casino Penticton; Chris Marte, Royal Lepage Locations West Realty; Mark Melissen, Wildstone Construction and Engineering Ltd.; Nendick, White Kennedy Chartered Accountants and Taylor, Taylormade Ideas. The handover to the new board will commence with a governance training seminar before the first official board meeting on April 29.

Businessman says he bothered by city bureaucracy Dan Walton

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The owner of an expanding Penticton business feels his progress is being hindered by the city. Two years ago, James Parker, owner of Okanagan Label and Print, saw his business outgrow its Brunswick Avenue location. One of the costs to upgrade has to be taken care of through the City of Penticton, which he feels is unfairly above market value. Okanagan Label and Print was opened in 2008, and services more than 1,000 wineries throughout British Columbia and Washington State, Parker said, adding that the company is increasing its clientele by about 30 new wineries each year. The increased workload requires more power, which has to be drawn through a city-owned transformer. Parker said that after shopping around, the transformer needed to suit his needs should cost between $14,000 and $16,000.

“But City of Penticton wants $32,000,” he said, citing the extra taxes, administration, and installation costs. “He basically thinks he doesn’t have to pay the [retail] rates,” mayor Andrew Jakubeit said. “There’s a $3,800 admin charge; $2,200 to install, plus GST and PST… I don’t know why he thinks he’d be exempt from [GST and PST].” Jakubeit said there’s a fixed rate schedule that cannot be amended, and that the city’s community charter doesn’t allow council to assist individual businesses. Though in making the large purchase, Parker expected to acquire a tangible asset. “But I don’t actually own it. I’m not allowed; the city will own it,” he said. “It remains property of the City of Penticton as their capital asset, yet they’re charging me taxes for their property.” Jakubeit said buying direct isn’t a realistic option for any private company, as provincial electrical inspectors wouldn’t approve a privately run transformer, which would be considered a liability operating through public infrastruc-

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ture. “The city has to own it,” Jakubeit said, adding that regular maintenance inspections are included in the service. As a light-industrial employer in the wine industry, Parker believes the city should assist with such investments. “This town trades in wine,” he said. “It’s our form of currency – the city has to understand that and do everything it can to support that.” “One-off wave my fees and free transfers – that’s not on the table here, and our community charter restricts us from helping individual businesses,” Jakubeit said. Based on his experience, Parker said that Penticton is not open for business. “I beg to differ,” Jakubeit said. “This council is extremely business oriented. We’re working very hard to try and be very aggressive and competitive.” Despite opposing viewpoints with the city, Okanagan Label and Print is expecting to make its move to Dawson Avenue next month.

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Welcoming team hopes to improve notice of local events Dan Walton

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The City of Penticton is formulating a welcoming team, with the intention of combining the interests of tourists and locals alike. By sharing with visitors more information about what’s scheduled in Penticton, and letting businesses know which crowds will be in town — the new welcoming organization will create a “synergistic effect” on the local economy, said Colleen Pennington, economic development officer. “So people who live in Penticton with services to offer can cater to the people that are in town, and people who come to town and are looking for things to do can find them.” “We want to get the word out of some of

We hear from a lot of Penticton business owners that there’s something about the lifestyle of the community that really suits their personal goals. — Colleen Pennington

the fantastic opportunities and happenings in the city. We can raise awareness and attendance and increase economic impact of these various events.”

Haynes elected new president of Penticton Hospitality Association Dan Walton

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The Penticton Hospitality Association has elected Barb Haynes as their new president. “I’m excited to take a leadership role in being able to move forward and create harmony between the many [tourism-related] associations and city groups that currently exist,” she said. The election was held at the end of the annual general meeting on March 30, with ballots cast by the members in attendance. Haynes said that there were strong discussions of past initiatives during a review of the past year, and mayor Andrew Jakubeit was in attendance to briefly speak about the city’s relationship with the association. The change will see Robert Appleman serve the role of past president and Christine Galloway, from the Crown Motel, added as a director. Continuing with the association will be Stacey Tonita, who will now serve as vice president, Barb Schnei-

derat as secretary and treasurer, and directors Trinka Pontes, Bing Wu, Paul Buttar, and Tim Hodgkinson. “Strategically moving forward, our goal is to get all of the hotels and motels communicating and in the conversation as to what the organization is doing,” she said. “We want to work as collaboratively as we can with both Tourism Penticton and the City of Penticton.” Haynes spent a year as the vice president of the Hospitality Association before taking on the top role. Haynes also spent more than five years as the executive director of Downtown Penticton Association and is also the tourism marketing consultant for the Penticton Lakeside Resort and Casino. “We created a brand over the last couple of years. There was a great deal of work done with marketing agencies to support the Penticton brand in the lower mainland and pacific northwest markets. “Our numbers for hotels are beginning to reflect that.”

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As an initiative to retain visitors, particularly through sports tourism, Pennington is looking to assemble a group of relevant stakeholders who will demonstrate more of the community’s value – although the idea is still in its preliminary stage. “What we really want to do is leverage that tourism into resident and business recruitment,” she said. In addition to its natural surroundings, a significant allure of Penticton is the many options for athletic and professional training. “We hear from a lot of Penticton business owners that there’s something about the lifestyle of the community that really suits their personal goals.” Pennington said that those who come to Penticton for a particular event are often unaware of other attractions during their

visit, while businesses that cater to visitors have limited opportunity to learn about what crowds will be in town. To support the objective further, Pennington said locals should have more resources to know what’s happening in Penticton, which will help to improve the experiences of friends and family visiting from out-oftown. “We’re addressing each piece of that puzzle and how to create the best communication and leverage around it.” The welcoming organization is still in its preliminary stage and without a formal name, but it is seeking members who will be able to reach a large portion of the community. Those interested in becoming involved can find out more by contacting Pennington at 250-493-3323.

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itamin C is arguably the single most important water soluble antioxidant in the human body. Antioxidants play a key role in protecting cells against free radicals, which can cause damage and play a role in heart disease, cancer and other diseases. It’s tragic that researchers are unaware that high doses of vitamin C and lysine cannot only prevent, but reverse atherosclerosis in coronary and other arteries in the body. Vitamin C is needed for the manufacture of collagen, the glue that holds cells together. A lack of vitamin C means poor collagen, resulting in cracks appearing between coronary cells thus setting the stage for fatal blood clot. Recently, Dr. Sydney Bush, an English researcher, made this monumental discovery. He took photos of the retinal arteries and then gave patients 6,000 milligrams of vitamin C and 5,000 of lysine (lysine adds strength to coronary arteries just like steel rods increase the strength of concrete). A year later he repeated the pictures. To his surprise, he found atherosclerosis fading away.

The essential amino acid lysine is probably best known for its use in those with herpes simplex infections but several other benefits have been ascribed to the molecule, including favourable effects on blood pressure and stroke prevention but also a positive influence on mood and anxiety. In addition to providing healthy collagen production and a healthy cardiovascular system, vitamin C and lysine supplementation helps support: • Immune system health • Vision • Teeth and gums • Wound healing • Bones and cartilage • Recovery from shingles • Recovery from herpes outbreaks This is why I’ve been taking high doses of vitamin C and lysine for the last 16 years following a heart attack. I believe it saved my life. Medi-C Plus™, containing high doses of vitamin C and lysine, is available in powder and capsules.

Millions of North Americans also suffer from osteoarthritis. Without sufficient vitamin C to produce collagen, a major component of cartilage, bone eventually grinds on bone. There would be fewer joint replacements if more vitamin C were available to produce healthy collagen. Rheumatoid arthritis, the inflammatory type, also requires large doses of vitamin C. Every moment of the day our bodies are using oxygen to keep us alive. But oxidation results in metabolic ash, known as “free radicals”, which are believed to trigger an inflammatory reaction in joints. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps to reduce damaging free-radicals. Patients often appear surprised when I tell them that vitamin C will help them keep their teeth a lifetime. By age 65 one in five North Americans has lost all their teeth and many of their teeth were normal. Rather, it was the gums that could no longer hold teeth firmly in place in part due to inadequate amounts of vitamin C. This vitamin is needed in large amounts to produce healthy collagen, the glue that holds cells together and keeps gums healthy. Without good mortar bricks fall apart and the same happens when gums lacking collagen lose their grip on teeth.

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Fest-of-Ale is back, bigger and better Okanagan Fest-of-Ale might have a new logo to celebrate its 20th anniversary, but that is far from the only new addition to the popular event. To start, the festival is spreading into the great outdoors to let beer enthusiasts enjoy a bit of Okanagan sunshine while sampling the 150 brews and ciders being presented. â€œThis new outdoor area will feature food trucks, breweries and live entertainment, allowing guests an opportunity to move inside and out and take in different experiences,â€? said festival director Ron Dyck. After maximizing the potential of the inside of the Trade and Convention Centre, they decided to look outside for more space for people to hang out and enjoy, according to event director Ginger Budinski. â€œWith the notion of taking brewers outside and adding food trucks, it only seemed

natural to complement it with a stage to increase the experience,â€? she said. The addition of an outdoor stage means more entertainment, so there are 12 bands booked to play this yearâ€™s Fest-of-Ale, old favourites and new groups, from hard rock to jazz. When it comes to old favourites, one standout is the Thursday Night Jazz Band, which has played at every Fest-of-Ale. â€œThey have been with us for 20 years. Every single year for 20 years running,â€? said Budinski. Another band has some close connections to the festival. Great White North features the musical talents of Mike Szalay, the creator of the new Fest-of-Ale logo. Szalay also created the logo for Firehall Brewery, whose brewmaster, Sid Ruhland, is also a member of the band. â€œThey are excited to play in front of their peers,â€? said Budinski. Eleven local restaurants will be onsite at the event and a number of them will

be featuring special food and beer pairings. Watch for Cannery Brewing paired with Brodo Kitchen, Tin Whistle Brewing paired with Mr. Marks Caribbean Foods, Bognerâ€™s of Penticton with B.C. Tree Fruits Cider or try a Wannawafel made using the beer from Bad Tattoo Brewing. And, of course, there will be lots of new brews to taste. â€œWe will have a total of 47 breweries and cideries from across the province DQG WKH 3DFLÂżF 1RUWKZHVW Â´ said Dyck. â€œThere will be over 150 different beers and ciders to try including a selection of exclusive casks made for the festival.â€? Fifteen of the breweries coming will be making WKHLU ÂżUVW HYHU )HVW RI $OH appearance. â€œThere is certainly an increased number of brewers out there and we were looking for a way to accommodate more brewers, better selection for attendees,â€? said Budinski. And with the growth of interest in craft

FIREHALL BREWERYâ€™S SID RUHLAND (at top left, lifting a brew at last yearâ€™s Fest-of-Ale) will be participating in more than one way â€“ heâ€™s also a member of Great White North, one of the dozen bands booked for this yearâ€™s event, a lineup which also includes crowd favourites Dung Beatles (above) with singer Tim McClure.

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EVEN WITH THE SMALLEST GRAND PIANO they can find, Michael Kaeshammer says the stage at the Dream Café is crowded. But that, he says, is part of the club’s charm.

Coming home to the Dream Steve Kidd

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Michael Kaeshammer isn’t sure how many times he’s played at the Dream Café over the years, but he does remember the ﬁrst time. “I was really excited to go there and Pierre got a piano from the convention centre,” said the jazz and blues musician. “It didn’t have wheels and we had to put it up on some lighting sockets or something.” For Kaeshammer, it was the ﬁrst of many visits and the start of a long friendship with Dream Café owners Pierre Couture and his wife Debra. “I’ve come there every summer for the past eight or nine years,” said Kaeshammer. “For me, it’s always a highlight of the summer. “It’s the only gig where I contact the promoter — Debra and Pierre — and ask to come and play.” And when Kaeshammer got a call in return to participate in the Dream Music Festival, he didn’t have to think about it. “I said from the very beginning, if anything like this comes up, I am there,” said Kaeshammer. “If they wouldn’t keep going the way they do, it would be a real shame for the whole music industry.” The Dream Music Festival, which takes place on May 1 and 2, is a fundraiser to help

the Coutures transition the café to a new future, after Pierre decided to step back from the dayto-day running of the venue because of health issues. The concert features a number of Dream Café regulars, coming together to help what festival host Jim Byrnes calls “an oasis.” The lineup includes names like Harry Manx, multiple Juno winner Bill Bourne; Ben Waters; Chris Nordquist; Jerry Cook; Rick Fines; Brandon Isaac; Gary Comeau; Paul Pigat; Keith Picot; and Juno Award winner Rita Chiarelli. Kaeshammer said a venue like the Dream Café is a real rarity, not just because of the location, but because of Pierre and Debra. “A lot of promoters treat you well, but they really go the extra mile and Penticton in the summer is a beautiful spot — it’s always a beautiful spot, but in the summer especially,” said Kaeshammer. Even with the smallest grand piano he can ﬁnd, Kaeshammer said the stage gets very

crowded with himself and the band. “But it makes for a really intimate, nice atmosphere,” he said, adding that because he is so close to them, he even gets into conversations with the audience. “There is always a good part of the audience there that I know from the previous year. You don’t go backstage, you just hang out with everyone, so you get to know people.” An attentive audience is expected when playing a theatre, but that’s what performers get at the Dream Café too, according to Kaeshammer. “It’s a performance place. It’s not like a restaurant with some music. When they put on a show, it’s all about the show,” he said. Being able to perform for multiple nights also makes the Dream Café special. “Everything is one nighters. It is so great to park yourself in one place,” said Kaeshammer, adding that he enjoys exploring the city when not performing. “It feels like home on the road, which goes a long way,” he said. Tickets are available at the SOEC box ofﬁce, the Penticton and Wine Country Visitor Centre or online through thedreammusicfestival.ca. This article is part of a series profiling artists coming to support the Dream Café on May 1 and 2.

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“We are combining the two this year and having a keynote speaker gala,” said Friedt, adding they increased the budget for the keynote speaker. “We’ve always had really good speakers, but they have been more sort of regional speakers,” she said. “This year we are presenting Chris Turner. He is one of the premier voices on sustainability in Canada.” Turner has authored four books, including The Geography of Hope, which recounts a journey with his wife and child around the world, searching for people that were engaging in sustainable solutions. “He has an interesting perspective, a real world perspective on sustainability and solutions,” said Friedt. But the first event of the festival is always the opening of ticket sales, as nature-lovers lineup to be sure of securing their choice of tours. “Events do sell out quickly. It is definitely our intent to keep the tours small,” said Friedt, explaining that is so people have maximum interaction with the experts guiding their tours. Tickets can be purchased in person from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 4 at the Shatford Centre, 760 Main St., in advance of online sales, which start at 2 p.m. In person sales continue every Wednesday and Saturday between April 8 and May 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Meadowlark office in the Shatford Centre. For more information visit meadowlarkfestival.bc.ca. The program for this year’s festival can also be found in this issue of the Penticton Western News.

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Chartier becomes playoff scorer Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Connor (Shooter) Chartier is on fire for the Penticton Vees. The Calgary native scored his teamleading ninth goal of the playoffs in a 5-2 win over the Chilliwack Chiefs Tuesday that helped the Vees clinch their spot in the Fred Page Cup, the BCHL championship. Chartier scored on a play started by Dante Fabbro feeding Dakota Conroy. Carrying the puck into the offensive zone, Conroy found Chartier on his far right and Chartier evened the game at one as he caught Chiefs goalie David Jacobson sliding the wrong way and the puck tucked inside the far post. “I think the play has been open so many times. It’s just a good middle lane drive,” said Conroy, third in team scoring with 13 points in 15 games. “Shooter gets open and I just got to find the lane and lay it into him. He has been a scoring machine from there. All I can do is give him the puck. It seems to be working.” Conroy said Chartier’s nickname started as Shootsy and eventually became Shooter. “It’s kind of funny. He doesn’t necessarily have the hardest shot. It seems to be picking corners right now,” said Conroy of his roommate. “Hot stick right there. Tell him not to change that.” Before joining the Vees, Conroy and Chartier never played together as Chartier spent his entire WHL career with the Spokane Chiefs, while the former played with Brandon, Victoria and Prince Albert. When asked about Chartier’s success, Conroy said he is just finding open ice. “We have good chemistry right now with Coop (Steen Cooper). Coop is moving his feet well out there, leaving lots of room open for him,” he said. “Whenever you can find some space, and just get a shot off, you kind of hope for the best. In his case right now, he’s picking corners. I just gotta keep feeding him the puck. Keep it going.” Conroy said that it’s exciting, especially because they live together and spend nearly every minute together. “We definitely get along and it’s nice to see him score,” said Conroy. Cooper, who joined the duo after Lewis Zerter-Gossage was sidelined indefinitely with an upper body injury on the first shift of Game 7 against the Vernon Vipers, said it has been a privilege to play with them. “Conroy obviously is a highly-skilled forward. Shooter, as we call him, is the exact same way,” said Cooper. “We are playing well together.” When Chartier joined the Vees, co-

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captain Cody DePourcq said he would be a big addition and he impressed Vees coach-general manager Fred Harbinson after his first game. Following Tuesday’s win, Cooper said they knew he would be a big addition. “I don’t know if we expected him to be this big of an addition,” said Cooper, who will join the Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks next fall. “We knew he was a real hard working forward coming from the Western League. It’s good to see maybe a guy that was not as much of a goal scorer, so to speak, that starts getting lots of pucks in the net. It couldn’t be happening to a better guy.” When asked about his production during the Vernon series, Chartier said he may be benefitting from being put in a different situation. “Playing with some good line mates,” he said. “Just a little bit more confidence. Shooting the puck, trusting myself. It seems to be working out.” After Chartier’s goal evened the game, Jarod Hilderman put the Vees up 2-1 when his shot deflected of Eric Rob-

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JEFF PLANT, far left, Tyson Bull, Laura Rapp, Ginette Schirrmeister, Tina Hoeben and Tom Evans lead the charge as participants taking part in the 8-kilometre kayaking portion of the Elevator Race rush down Okanagan Lake beach to their boats. Below, Plant and Bull kid around while waiting on Okanagan Lake beach for the signal to race to their boats. Steve Kidd/Western News

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Kristian Manietta loved the The Penticton Ramada Elevator Race that ended at Apex Mountain Resort on March 28. “It was a challenge,” said Manietta, who learned about the race from friend Kevin Cutjar, who won as a solo. “It’s such a unique event. Geographically, there is not too many places that you can do such a unique and different, challenging and fun event.” Manietta decided to try the race, which tests participants with an eight kilometre paddling course, 25-km bike course, eightkm mountain run/snow shoe, six-km mountain bike, seven-km nordic ski and four-km downhill ski. Manietta had never paddled except for just before the race and had only been on skies five times. The triathlon coach was happy with his performance as he finished second as a solo in five hours, 46 minutes and 58 seconds. “For people that I

guess are looking to step outside of their comfort zone and do something different, then the elevator race definitely ticks that box,” continued Manietta of Peregian Beach, Australia, who is residing in Whistler with his family. “Maybe do some paddling and cross country skiing before hand.” Manietta enjoyed taking on what he said were

good athletes and found the atmosphere to be fun. “It’s something completely different,” said Manietta, Laura Rapp was the first female to complete the race as a solo, clocking in at 6:46. “It was hard. I was pretty happy just to finish and then to do it in that kind of time, I was pretty stoked,” said Rapp of

Kamloops. “There were a few kind of dig deep moments. The run was definitely one of the hardest stages. It’s just one long tough uphill slog for about 10 km.” Rapp, who competed in the event last year as a team, said the cross-country skiing was also challenging. Find full story in www. pentictonwesternnews. com/sports.

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Jorgen Anderson doesn’t think he could have scripted a better finish for how the B.C. Alpine Teck Zone Finals at Big White went for the Apex Ski Club. Anderson, coach of ASC, watched as Kayley Davies won the U14 championship and Heming Sola took it on the U12 side at the end of March. “Sola is the strongest in the province,” said Anderson. “He won every race except the ones he fell in. He pretty much just slam dunked the season. He’s a talent. He is super coachable and he is just continuing to grow. “It was really good,” continued Anderson with the club getting those championships to add to their provincial victories earlier in March. In U12 girls slalom, Noa Rogers won both races, while Ana Large took silver in the second race. ASC had Rodgers, Large and Blanka Gerloczy in the top 15 the first day. Rogers, Large and Gerloczy cracked the top 10 on the second day. “Great little season for those three girls,” said Anderson. In the U14-plus group, B.C. Alpine combined in that section up to U18. ASC had Davies, Tyrah Henderson, Agatka Koczij,

NOA ROGERS of the Apex Ski Club won both her races in the under-12 age group in the B.C. Alpine Teck Zone championship held at Big White in Kelowna at the end of March. Submitted photo

Lily Manon Gentes and Molly Wells finish in the top 15. On the second day, Davies was the top skier in U14-plus, followed by Pasin at seventh overall, Gentes eighth and Koczij 10th. Anderson said that Koczij had her best result of the season. On the boys’ side Sola had a strong showing in the U12 group. A stop in the first run put him in second, then on the second day he topped teammate Jake Erikson by five seconds, finishing in one minute, 24 seconds and seventy-two hundredths of a second to Erikson’s 1:29.12. “That is pretty big,” said Anderson of Erickson’s result. “That was a bit of a surprise for him. He had the best run of his life on Sunday. He is starting to get it.”

Connor Robinson finished 13th to crack the top 15 on the first day. On the second day, Jaras Grant finished 14. In the 14-plus group, Isaac Athens took third, followed by Tamatea Westby and Noa Borg. In U16, Kyle Blaser was fourth overall. On the second day, Marcus Athans, U16, took third overall, brother Isaac in U14 was sixth overall, Borg was eighth, Devin Blaser, 11th and Aaron Leaman was 12th. Next up for ASC is the Whistler Cup, which features best skiers Western Canada. The club will be represented by the Athans brothers, Borg, Westby, Leaman, Davies, Koczij, Anderson and Hanna Marsh De Boer.

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Ten basketball players from Penticton and Summerland played in the University of British ColumbiaOkanagan High School Basketball All-Star Game over the weekend. In junior girls action, Pen High Laker Celine Francisco chipped in six points to help Team Light defeat Dark 62-58. Francisco played against teammate Jollee Perrier, who collected five points. In senior girls action, Laker Natasha Reimer led the Dark team to a 67-62 win over Light with a 14-point

performance. Laker teammate Tessa Lannon-Paakspuu had two points. The Light team had Mustangs Danielle Ruocco, who scored nine points and Megan Admussen-Blair. In junior boys action, Laker Jakob Stokker chipped in six points for the Light team in a 70-57 loss to Dark. In senior boys, Mustangs Kohl Linder scored nine points, while Paul Garcha dropped seven to push team Dark to a 88-81 win over Light. Abishek Lekhi of the Summerland Rockets scored two for the Dark team. Penticton and District Society for Community Living

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WINNING KICK — Will Wright of the Taneda Karate Dojo delivers a scorpion kick to fellow Taneda Dojo member Tyler Dick. Wright won the gold medal match in the mens black belt division. The Taneda Karate Dojo took part in a Friendship Tournament at the Penticton Lakeside Resort over the weekend that had 147 competitors (kids and adults) from 10 dojos in B.C. and Alberta. Submitted photo

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Therapy dogs ease exams for college students ... they smile, they just gush over them and you can just see the stress relief. — Shari Reeves

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Complimenting the roster of the local St. John Ambulance team are therapy dogs – and as exams approach for those enrolled at Okanagan College, stressed-out students have been given an affable remedy. Since the spring exams of 2013, volunteers from the St. John Ambulance — both humans and dogs — have been making visits to the college during each semester’s final testing. The therapy is referred to as POOCHES (Pawsitive Options at Okanagan College Helping Exam Stress), and is held at the Penticton and Kelowna campuses. In Penticton, the dogs began visiting the Centre of Excellence on March 30, and will be there until April 14th, the day before exams begin. “They come here, they smile, they just gush over them, and you can just see the stress relief,” said St. John volunteer Shari Reeves. The sense of comfort offered by the canine companions has been measured with science, as petting dogs has been strongly linked to lowering blood pressure and reduce anxiety, according to the Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine. The dogs seem to find their work rewarding; Salsa — a bichon shih tzu, chose to work overtime during the April 1 shift. “Salsa wasn’t scheduled to come here today, but I brought her because she loves it.” Shari said that since visits from the therapy dogs have become regular during exam time, students now look forward to the practice. Rebecca Fedeli, a second-year criminal and social justice student, said that she often arrives at school early to undergo the newfangled therapy. With five exams and three essays due for submission in a span of two weeks, “I’m extremely stressed at the moment and dogs make it a

Okanagan COllege student Recbecca Willson spends a moment between classes with Murphy at St. John ambulance therapy dog corner in the Jim Pattison Centre of excellence centre, april 1. Volunteers will be at the college with their dogs until april 14 leading up to exams.

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heck of a lot better,” she said. Rebecca Willson, who’s studying English and arts, said that the therapy dogs are helping her to get through the dreary final classes. “I just started going to school, so I didn’t realize how compressed it is and how little time we have to do everything,” she said. “Therapy dogs are just a nice little break, you can just forget for a second. They’re so cute.” Diana MacDonald, who oversees the local program with St. John Ambulance, said that the service found its way to the college in a serendipitous manner. “One of the dean’s and the coordinator for the therapy dog program got to talking one day and that’s how it got started,” she said, adding that the program is expected to return every semester during exams. “What we notice as handlers is that there seems to be a core

group of students, which obviously changes every year, get to know the dogs are there and come looking for them to spend time with them.” The therapy dogs are all owned by volunteers of the St. John Ambulance. Both the handler and the dog have to pass a test to become a therapy team. When college students aren’t crunching for exams, the therapy dogs offer companionship elsewhere in the community – for children with trouble reading, the residents of senior’s centres, as well as members of the Hospice Society. MacDonald said that therapy dogs will begin engaging in reading programs regularly at local schools and the library. lindiWe CaROn, a student at Okanagan College spends some quality time with Salsa the St. John ambulance therapy dog in the Centre of excellence buiding between classes.

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Oliver Indoor Flea Market Open Year Round Sat. 8-4, Sun. 9-3 New Diner on Site 1 Block East of Chevron INFO 250-408-4222 YARD SALE. Sat. April 4th, 1402 Montreal St. RAIN OR SHINE. Lots of great stuff

Heavy Duty Machinery A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-547-2584.

Misc. for Sale King 8 1/4 Compound miter saw, carbide blade, near new, $40, Jack LaLanne’s Power Juicer, near new, $40, call (250)498-4947, Oliver SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. Sewing machine & wooden cabinet, $35, corner computer desk, $25, commercial heat wrapper, $100, (250)492-8469 STEEL BUILDINGS. “Spring sales with hot savings!” All steel building models and sizes are now on sale. Get your building deal while it’s hot. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

Misc. Wanted Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antique Native Art, Estates + Chad: 250-499-0251 in town.

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Real Estate Business for Sale COIN-OP BUSINESS FOR SALE. Pool tables, juke boxes, digital music systems, & various games. All coin operated All on Locations Revenue producing Okanagan & Area. Serious Inquires only waitingtretire@gmail.com Asking $55,000.00

For Sale By Owner 3 acres, Cawston, 2 bdrm, 2 bath home, storage shed and workshop, (250)499-5260

Rentals Commercial/ Industrial APPLE PLAZA, Prime Central location in busy plaza; ample parking. 2300 SF build to suit; 220 SF shared office space; 600 SF up 1100 SF, call Barb 250-770-0536 Business Opportunity at APPLE PLAZA, furnished & equipped upscale office space, 1500 sqft. up to 2300 sqft. ready for occupancy, call for details, Barb 250-770-0536

Homes for Rent 3+bdrm, 2bath, w/d/f/s, rural setting, house/yard maint. req, ns, np, ref’s, $1300+util., avail. May 1, Cheryl 250-492-7622

Want to Rent Family wants to rent house; can be in rough shape, please call Bill, 250-494-7978 Penticton Pikes Summer Swim club is looking to rent a 2bdrm house, bsmnt. suite or apt. for head coaches, May 1-Aug. 31 Please Contact 250-488-8920 Single father of 1 seeks 2bdrm, 2bath house w/garage or large shed around Maggie School, David 250-462-4935

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Cars - Sports & Imports 1986 BMW 325, 4dr, sunroof, manual trans., needs painting, $2000 obo, 5 summer tires for above car, $1000 obo, cash only, (250)493-8923, Penticton

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Trucks & Vans ‘13 Grand Caravan, 5900 kms, fully load, winters/summers on rims, $18,000, 250-493-6483 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 short box, 4x4, club cab, all options avail., 5.3 litre, 6 spd, auto, 1300 kms, burgandy-red, mint, extended warranty, $41,000, new cost, $47,000+ taxes, save taxes also, 778476-2046

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Legal Notices Notice of abandoned property by Bradley and Lora Kilba formerly of 80 Fish Lake Rd., Summerland, BC. Owner, Gayle Edith, all items will be disposed of after 30 days of this notice being posted unless items are arranged to be claimed within these 30 days according to Landlord Tenancy’s Act.

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EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA Saturday, April 4th 1-3pm Enjoy fun family activities: • bouncy castle • crafts • gifts • face painting

All in Fun — At the front of the line for leap frog is Reegger Johnson, who’s tailed by lezandro louw and James Mcintosh during the Mad Hatters Tea Party at the Penticton Community Centre on March 27.

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AnAvets hAs stu’s kitchen open from 9 a.m. to noon. Mixed doubles pool at 7 p.m. and karaoke at 7:30 p.m. t he B ereAvement resource Centre at 626 Martin St. has weekly drop-in grief support sessions Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Adults welcome. For more info on other available programs or support in the loss of a pet, please call 250-490-1107. Funtimers’ BAllroom DAnce Club meet most Friday evenings, upstairs at the Elks Club, 343 Ellis St., from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of ballroom and Latin American dance. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Robert McKenzie at 250-493-0601 or visit pentictonfuntimers.org. eAgles FriDAy night Live with a ham dinner at 5 p.m. and entertainment by Roland at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. c AnADiAn r oyAl legion branch 40 has fish and chips lunch at 11:30 a.m. Karaoke with Paul James at 6:30 p.m.

Al-Anon meets At the Oasis United Church at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. from 6 to 7 p.m. For info call 250-490-9272. Penticton seniors comPuter Club dropin sessions Monday and Friday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 439 Winnipeg St. People may sign up for memberships, classes or have computer problems solved. Picture class on Mondays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. seniors singles lunch Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday. For location call 250-496-5980 or 250-770-8622. elks cluB on Ellis Street has drop-in fun darts and pool at 7 p.m. the oliver senior Centre, 5876 Airport St., has bingo with a loonie pot every Friday at 1 p.m. 890 Wing oF South Okanagan Air Force Association meets at 4 p.m. in the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave.

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chArity Bottle Drive with all money going to the Penticton Regional Hospital paediatric ward, SPCA, Critteraid and the Summerland

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crib at 10 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. meat draw at 2 p.m. Singles dinner and dance with Paul James starting at 5:30 p.m.

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calendar EaglEs Club has a president’s breakfast at 8 a.m., open to the public, house pool league at noon, wings at 1 p.m. and meat draw at 4 p.m. C anadian R oyal lEgion branch 40 has Sports Sunday with the

Ladies Auxiliary catering food and beverages. Meat and 50-50 draws at 2 p.m. in the hall, 502 Martin St. Elks Club on Ellis Street has dog races at 2 p.m., food draw and door prizes, Last Man

Standing, pool and darts. a l C o h o l i C s anonymous mEEts in OK Falls at 10:30 a.m. at 5328 Hawthorne St., then in Penticton at 11 a.m. for the women’s group at the Lawn Bowling Club,

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260 Brunswick St. The Sunday 123 group meets at 8 p.m. in the Education Room in the basement of the Penticton hospital. The closed men’s group meets at 11 a.m. at the Eagles hall at 1197 Main St., side door, upstairs. anavEts has hoRsE races and meat draws at 2 p.m. Hot dogs and hamburgers for lunch.

Monday April 6

iodE thRift shop at 464 Main St. is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Clothing, kitchenwares, China items and more. linE danCing at the Oliver Senior Centre at 7 p.m. Get moving with Claire Denney. Call 778-439-2070 for more information. Elks Club on Ellis Street has pub league darts at 7 p.m. south main dRop-in Centre has improver line dance at 9 a.m., computers at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.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., yoga at 3:30 p.m, cribbage at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. WEEkly suppoRt gRoup at the Penticton Regional Hospital Mood Clinic for family or friends of any person who has

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a mental illness from noon to 1 p.m. Call 250493-7338 for details. anavEts has stu’s kitchen open 9 a.m. to noon. Dinner at 5:30 p.m., pool and dart leagues 7 p.m. R oyal C anadian 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., darts at 6 p.m. Ladies Auxiliary general meeting at 2 p.m. fitnEss fRiEnds mEEts every Monday and Thursday in the Legion hall, 502 Martin St. at 10 a.m. Come and lose those extra pounds. Call Dot at 250-492-5400 for more information. flooR CuRling at 12:45 p.m. every Monday except holidays in the Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. Everyone welcome. a l C o h o l i C s anonymous nux group meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage Centre at Green Mountain Road and Penticton I.R. Road. Summerland 12 and 12 group at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. in the United Church basement. fRatERnal oRdER of the Eagles has league darts at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St.

Tuesday April 7

bRoWn bag lECtuRE from noon to 1 p.m. presents Dennis Oomen with Ypres 1915: Canada and the first poison gas attack. Lectures are in the museum auditorium and include coffee, tea and confections. Admission is by donation. More info at www. pentictonmuseum.com. Elks on Ellis Street has yoga, league darts and 10-card crib at 7 p.m. anavEts has stu’s kitchen open from 9 a.m. to noon. mixEd spRing bRidgE on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in the Penticton Golf and Country Club. Make up a table and join, or singles can put their name on the spare list. Lunch available. Call 250-4926884 for more info. vispassana (insight) mEditation for beginners or mature practitioners every Tuesday evening from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Please call Debora for details at 250-462-7340. food addiCts in Recovery Anonymous, a free 12-step recovery program for any-

one suffering from eating disorders meets at 7 p.m. at the Vineyard Community Church, 1825 Main St. (enter from rear). For more information call 778476-0374 or 250-8093329 or visit www.foodaddicts.org. south main dRop-in Centre has ultra-beginner line dance at 9 a.m., novice 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., improver line dance at 1 p.m., iPad workshop at 1 p.m. C anadian R oyal lEgion has lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., service officer at 1 p.m. yoga mEditation/vEgEtaRian suppER is upstairs in the Elks Lodge at 344 Ellis St. in Penticton Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Donations accepted. m Ental W EllnEss CEntRE has individual support for family members in Summerland from 10 a.m. to noon at 13211 Henry St. fRatERnal oRdER of the Eagles has drop-in euchre at 7 p.m. 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 250-485-0006 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. pEntiCton ConCERt band rehearses from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Church, 1370 Church St. Intermediate to advanced musicians. All band instruments. The band is available for performances. Phone 250-809-2087 for info or email info@pentictonconcertband.ca. okanagan falls sEnioRs’ Centre has pool at 6:30 p.m. and music from 7 to 9 p.m. thE south okanagan and Similkameen MS Society has an informal coffee group that meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre. For more info, call Sherry at 250-4936564 or email sherry. wezner@mssociety.ca. al-anon foR fRiEnds and family of alcoholics meets at 10:30 a.m. at 2800 South Main St. and 6:45 p.m. at 157 Wade Ave. at St. Andrew’s

Presbyterian. Call 250490-9272 for info. a l C o h o l i C s young anonymous person’s group at 7:30 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. in the Outreach Centre. Call/text Guy at 250-460-2466 or Niki at 250-460-0798. Beginners’ meeting runs at 8 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at 157 Wade Ave. 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 250-493-7887 or Sally at 250-492-6556.

uPCoMInG eVenTs pmfsa sEason opEnER Parents Night Out Fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. on April 9 at The Barley Mill. Tickets are $15, and include a burger of your choice (chicken, beef or veggie). There will be 50/50, raffle baskets, and more. Any donations for the raffle baskets are greatly appreciated. Tickets available through your child’s coach, or visit the PMFSA Facebook page or website to order. Cash foR CRittERaid fundraiser on April 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lobby of the Penticton Lakeside Resort. Funds raised support veterinary costs at the Summerland cat sanctuary. More information at critteraid.org. spRing baCk into BMX Penticton with a barbecue and fun races for every age group. Learn how to ride and have fun on April 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lions Park. l Egion l adiEs a uxiliaRy pancake breakfast in the hall, 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. fRiday soCial danCE with Almost Alan, at South Main Drop-In Centre, 2965 South Main St. starting at 7:30 p.m. $6 per person. okanagan CollEgE spEakERs Series presents Donna Henningson with Steppin’ Out: Walking England’s Cotswold Way on April 13. All talks are at 7 p.m. in the lecture theatre at the Penticton campus of Okanagan College. ocspeakersseries.weebly.com.

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OSNS gifts hope to families Mark Brett

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Thomas will celebrate his fourth birthday next month but he has already received the gift of his lifetime. He was diagnosed with a severe hearing impairment before he was even 24 hours old and two years later as autistic. Since finding the OSNS Child and Youth Development Centre his family’s world has undergone a dramatic turnaround. “It’s hard to put into words our situation and just how complicated things have been, but they’ve really just given us hope and a purpose and a direction,” said his mother Mare, who is the on-air morning host at SUN FM. “Just to see his progress because he hasn’t been there that long (since Sept. 2014) it’s just so encouraging to see how far he’s come and how far he’s going to go. “Without them now we would be absolutely lost. When he started regressing he stopped talking, he stopped communicating, he stopped looking us in the eye he just really reverted into himself. That was terrifying for us. We had

no idea what to do that’s why I say it really was the last piece of a very intricate puzzle going to OSNS. We are just so thankful.” Thomas still has to make regular trips to the BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver where he had cochlear implant surgery, and to see specialists in Kelowna, but right now some of the most important help he receives is in Penticton. “It is incredible that we live in such a small town and I can drive for three minutes to take him to such an amazing place,” said Mare. “If we didn’t have that support we would have had to quit our jobs, sell our house and move. There wouldn’t have been any other option.” Along with a name change, the centre has undergone a number of service modifications, in particular, how clinical staff deals with its young clients like Thomas who have multiple-care issues. “We’re endeavouring to more fully integrate our programs together. So for kids like Thomas who have multiple developmental needs we’re using trans disciplinary practise so that we really integrate goals together,”

said Manisha Willms, the centre’s executive director. “We’re working much more as a fluid team and this not only helps the child and benefits the speed at which a child can progress, it also helps the parents.” Thomas’ mother agreed the team aspect in orchestrating her son’s treatment has played a significant role in his rapid and continuing improvement. “It’s really encouraging to see how they work together and how they work with us and Thomas just loves it,” said Mare. “He goes there and thinks he’s just playing for two hours he doesn’t understand learning, so he’s just having fun so that’s another testament to the work they’re doing.” There is also the added benefit of the on-site Kinder Place preschool which Thomas also attends. That allows the workers to monitor his growth and help where needed. She and husband Jeremy are especially glad to be considered as part of the team, working closely with clinicians to help in their son’s progress. “They (staff) really helped us to be comfort-

able with his diagnosis and to know that, yes it’s devastating, but there is hope and that’s been a really important lesson for us and we’ve really leaned on the team and they’ve been there for us,” said Mare. Willms added creating advocacy skills in parents is critical in their child’s development. “So not only do they feel a partnership but ‘I am in the driver’s seat here so when their child goes on to school they will have many, many people in their child’s life who will need to understand what works or doesn’t work,” said Willms. “Parents know their kids best, they’re the ones who are experts on their child.” At his birthday party in May it will be Thomas’ mom and dad who will be celebrating for the very special gift they have been given back.

Thomas and his mom mare pick their eggs from the basket of the Easter bunny who made an early visit to the osNs Child and Youth Development Centre april 2. Thomas attends Kinder Place preschool and is involved in a number of its programs. The Easter bunny will be at LocoLanding adventure Park april for the annual Easter Egg hunt in support of the centre.

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Egg-citement is building in anticipation of the fifth annual LocoLanding Adventure Park Easter Egg hunt, Monday, April 6. Once again this year 10,000 of the colourful chocolate-filled plastic eggs will be scattered throughout the Riverside Drive park and the area surrounding the S.S. Sicamous. All the proceeds will go to OSNS Child and Youth Development Centre which in the previous two years have received over $10,000. “I believe it’s success because it is such a community event it’s a real opportunity for everybody to come together to support a good cause and it’s a ton of fun,” said LocoLanding owner Diana Stirling. “Even people who do not have children come down just watch the kids and many people say that it’s a family tradition for them

now.” She also credited the many businesses and the teens from both high schools who donate their time helping prepare for the event and on the day. Manisha Willms, OSNS executive director expressed her appreciation to LocoLanding and other businesses for their generosity. The Easter bunny is expected to arrive just before 11 a.m. and the

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Mark Brett

Western News Staff

To celebrate the return of the Games, the Host Society Board of Directors is holding “Name Our Games” contest for the community. Penticton students and residents are welcome to submit a unique slogan or tagline for the Penticton 2016 BC Winter Games. Grand prize winner will receive four tickets to Cirque du Soleil’s presentation of Varekai at the SOEC. Every submission entered into draw to win cool community prize packs! Email your entry to CONTEST@BCWINTERGAMES.CA by Friday, April 24 at 4:30 p.m.

For more details, visit BCGAMES.ORG

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