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Paulette Rennie isn’t sure when people will see the Valley First logo on the outside of the old Penmar Theatre, but it will probably be soon.

This week, the Valley First president visited the theatre to announce a partnership between the credit union and the Penmar Community Arts Society, which is working to renovate the former movie theatre and transform it into a three-auditorium theatre where the society will present movie screenings and live performance events.

“Anyone who knows Penticton knows the Penmar,” said Rennie. “As soon as the facade is done, we want to get our sign up. But in the meantime, I am hoping we will get some temporary signage up there to let the entire community know that it will be the Valley First Community Arts Centre.”

When renovations are complete, the revitalized theatre will include a 650-seat auditorium, with a new stage for live performances and upgrades to the two smaller auditoriums, renovated lobby, new upper lobby, upgraded facade and expansion to accommodate a side-stage, green room and additional commercial space.

All that will take some time to complete, but Jennifer Vincent, a board member of the society, said that with the investment from Valley First and a $125,000 loan from the City of Penticton’s amenity reserve fund, they have a substantial portion of what they need.

“We’re looking for other relationships and partnerships, which will be just as sustainable and supportive as we have with both of those. For us to reach what

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we call phase two, we need a substantial injection of fundraising, but our goal is to get open as soon as possible in a selfsustaining manner,” said Vincent. “We are looking at probably June to be able to open our doors with what we’ve got, which is really exciting.

“From the outside, it certainly looks quiet right now, but the renovation process should start soon.”

Rennie said Valley First immediately felt the partnership would be a good fit when they were approached by the Penmar society.

“We do have a good relationship with many of the board members of the society,” said Rennie. “It’s a society that came together to really create something good in this city and that is what we want to be a part of.”

Vincent said the society couldn’t be happier to have Valley First on board.

“We share a lot of similar ethics and visions about working with community and investment and development with communities,” said Vincent. “Our goal is to create a community space which serves the whole South Okanagan and brings more cultural diversity to our community.”

The first phase of redevelopment will see the amalgamation of two of the existing larger auditoriums into a single 350seat theatre as well as construction of the performance stage, improvements to the front facade, an upgrade to the lobby area and the first phase of expansion which will include side stage and green room areas.

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Albas sees benefits for Okanagan in budget Steve Kidd

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It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Okanagan Coquihalla MP Dan Albas looks to federal liquor regulation changes when talking about what is important for his riding in the 2014 budget.

Besides the number of wineries, breweries and distilleries in the Okanagan, Albas was the one that got the ball rolling when his private member’s bill, C-311, was passed in 2012, removing federal restrictions on transporting wine across provincial borders.

The Intoxicating Liquors Act is being further amended to give beers and spirits the same privileges. Since the introduction of C-311, Albas said the other liquor manufacturers have been lobbying for the same kind of treatment, along personal exemption lines, in transporting their brews and spirits.

But though the bill was passed in 2012, and B.C. — after some initial backlash from the wine industry — backed the opening of provincial borders with changes to our liquor regulations, other provinces have generally been slow to follow suit.

“Part of what we are doing here is by making these kind of changes is allowing those industries to have the same equal footing and hopefully that will allow provinces that have concerns to be able to open discussion,” said Albas. “When one level of government can remove itself, it becomes that much easier for local industry and consumers to focus in on their particular province and ask them to be part of the solution.”

Albas’ work on C-311 also earned him a mention in the budget, one of only three MPs to

be named in the document.

“I appreciate the recognition, but I think it shows that one of the big successes of Bill C-311 was not only were we able to articulate a position, but it was widely resonated in Parliament and passed with a unanimous vote,” said Albas.

“It is nice to be acknowledged by the government that this was an important step and they were planning on building on it.”

Another item introduced in the budget that Albas is sure will be welcomed in the area is the new tax credit for search and rescue volunteers.

With the Okanagan being a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, as well as larger numbers of locals utilizing the wilderness, Albas said the tax credit recognizes the importance of the work done by the volunteers.

“I know many people in the Penticton area, particularly Cindy Smith, and the amount of time and energy that she and her crew put into training and then doing search and rescue efforts, so I think this recognizes their contribution to our country and keeping Penticton and area residents safe,” said Albas.

Volunteers investing 200 hours of service during the year will be able to claim the new tax credit, similar to the one introduced for volunteer firefighters in the 2011 budget.

“I think the government is quite right in acknowledging that if you contribute over 200 hours there are significant societal benefits from it, particularly in areas like ourselves, where we have lots of tourists that come and lots of outdoor enthusiasts.”

Along with a range of measures aimed at increasing skills training, such as expanding the Canada Student loan program to include apprentices training in Red Seal trades, the Can-

SEARCH AND RESCUE volunteers who put in 200 hours of work will be able to claim a new tax credit announced in the 2014 federal budget Tuesday.

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ada Job Grant is back again in the 2014 budget. The grant, which would see businesses, the province and the federal government each contributing $5,000 for the training of an employee for a new or better job, was introduced in the 2013 budget to a cool reception from provinces and businesses alike.

The plan will be introduced on April 1, without provincial contribution.

“The way we are putting it forward at this time is that the costs would be shared between the federal government and the employer,” said MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay, minister of national revenue. “We really need to have Canadians get the training they need for the jobs that are available out there.”

Findlay said the investment in training

will benefit not just youth, but the businesses themselves and encourage them to mentor young workers and teach them the skills they need.

Seniors are another target group for the 2014 budget, with a $5 million investment in the New Horizons program.

“That is for a variety of senior’s programs that help seniors’ groups and seniors’ centres, helps them with programming, perhaps upgrade of the facilities,” said Findlay, adding there is also an $75 million investment in a program to help older workers put their talents and experience back to work.

“There are lots of older people who still have a lot to contribute, a lifetime’s worth of experience,” said Findlay.

Opposition building to RDOS war on roadside signage Joe Fries

Western News Staff

ROADSIDE SIGNS in Penticton will be in the regional district’s cross-hairs after a pilot project south of Oliver.

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Opposition is piling up against a plan to cut down on the number of roadside signs in the South Okanagan.

Many sign owners on a 10-kilometre stretch of Highway 97 south of Oliver have received letters informing them they are not in compliance with zoning bylaws or have incorrectly placed their advertising on Crown land and could have it torn down.

The cleanup campaign is a joint effort of the B.C. Transportation Ministry and the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, which approved the plan last year at the request of some directors who felt the proliferation of signs had become an eyesore and distraction to drivers.

Some sign owners disagree.

“Most of the people (feel) it basically restricts our freedoms

as Canadians and just don’t understand how this can be happening,” said opponent Heide Held of Hillside Orchards.

She said her farm market’s main sign has been deemed too tall and requires a zoning variance, while her smaller signs used to advertise in-season produce exceed the number allowed.

“We’re probably 500 feet from the highway or longer. If I don’t put my temporary signage out with the cartoon peaches and stuff, people miss me,” Held said.

She organized a meeting this week at which she and other affected property owners selected three people to spearhead the opposition.

One of the leaders, Greg Thorp, said he hopes to meet with the RDOS to press the case for farmers.

“The No. 1 issue is that we want to be able to have multiple signs up for in-season produce,”

said Thorp, who owns Riverside Garden Centre and has three signs that may need to come down.

He also disagrees with the assertion the signs create a hazard by distracting drivers.

“Over in Cawston and Keremeos they don’t have these bylaws in place and they’re able to have multiple signs in place and yet they seem to be able to navigate down the road without any accidents,” said Thorp.

RDOS board chairman Mark Pendergraft noted his organization has no say in the fate signs of signs on highway right-of-ways or First Nations land, but has heard peoples’ concerns and may re-examine its own rules for advertising on private property.

“I think what we’ll end up doing is probably having to take a close look at the sign bylaw and see if there’s any changes that can be made to accommodate folks, but that would be a decision the

board would have to make when we get there,” he said.

“I don’t think the intent of this ever was to get rid of all signs,” Pendergaft added. “It’s just that if you don’t enforce what you’ve got, they get out of hand and that’s where we’re at right now.”

RDOS development services manager Donna Butler said a hard date has not yet been set for removal of offending signs by the region’s highway maintenance contractor, but “sometime in March is what we’re thinking.”

Letters are expected to go out soon to sign owners on a second portion of Highway 97 between the southern edge of the first project area and the Canada-U.S. border, said Butler.

She hopes the entire cleanup can be completed by the start of the coming summer tourism season, then expanded to other parts of the RDOS in the future.

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Jeannette Montgomery, president of the local NDP riding association, doesn’t have a lot more details she can add to that; she’s waiting for party organizers to issue a formal press release.

“He is going to Kamloops on Tuesday and then I understand he will be passing through Vernon and Kelowna and then with us sometime in the midafternoon,” she said. “That’s all I

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can tell you, because the federal office, they are the organizers and the planners, we are just on the ground doing whatever we can.”

Montgomery did say the riding is pleased to be hosting Mulcair, this being his second visit.

“He was here for the leadership campaign and we organized an event for him here, and he personally promised us he would come back,” said Montgomery. “We held him to it and as a matter of fact, I spoke to him very briefly at the NDP provincial convention last November and reminded him.”

Montgomery would like Mulcair to make another visit, but in a more congenial month than February, when the region is still dealing with the last of the snow.

“We would like him to come back when there are wine tours and much more going on,” said Montgomery.

Tourism Penticton launches selfie campaign Joe Fries

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Tourism Penticton has rolled out a new marketing campaign it hopes will capitalize partly on Russia’s elevated profile as an Olympics host country.

The group this month launched a promotion that encourages people to upload winter-inspired photos of themselves to the Tourism Penticton website.

One person who does so will be selected at random on Feb. 28 to receive an all-inclusive, one-week trip to Apex Mountain Resort valued at $2,600.

“The promotion is intended to attract winter seekers in our key markets of the Lower Mainland and Alberta,” said Tourism Penticton CEO Jessie Campbell.

“So they can be experiencing winter anywhere, but be wishing they were at Apex Mountain Resort in Penticton.”

She said organizers are hoping the campaign goes viral in those key markets through the use of social media and email, although anyone can enter regardless of hometown.

Selfski was chosen as the name of the promotion since it combines selfie — “the most overused word in 2013” — with ski, Campbell explained, while also “having some cheeky fun with the fact there’s a Russian-sounding ring to

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Tourism Penticton expects the campaign will spur more people to consider visiting the region outside of summer months.

“We want to generate awareness of Penticton as a winter destination as well,” Campbell said, “and it’s again timely given that Apex Mountain Resort, just 33 kilometres from Penticton, was just named one of the best places to ski like a local by the Globe and Mail.”

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Water board seeks help to keep mussels out of local waters Joe Fries

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B.C. should take a page out of Idaho’s playbook if it wants to block the spread of invasive mussels into the Okanagan lake system, according to the agency tasked with protecting local waters.

The Okanagan Basin Water Board has also renewed calls for the federal government to draw up new regulations that would make it illegal to transport invasive species, such as thumbnail-sized zebra and quagga mussels, across the Canada-U.S. border.

“They’re on their way, and the more protection we have the better,” said OBWB executive director Anna Warwick Sears.

THEY’RE HARDLY BIGGER THAN A DIME, but quagga and zebra mussels are Idaho’s state govern- invasive species that local officials are working hard to prevent from showing ment in 2009 began up in the Okanagan. charging boaters $10 a Courtesy of California Department of Fish and Game year to fund inspection federal regulations, she fines for towing these stations at which vessels to waters here, but also continued, and therein vehicles may be one are checked for invasive illustrates a way to lies the problem. answer,” he said. mussels that foul in-lake combat the risk.

Consultation on “This is how things B.C. Environment equipment, such as washould be done. (Idaho) the new regulations is Ministry spokesman ter intakes, and destroy till open, according to is a government that’s Dave Crebo said in a ecosystems.

Fisheries and Oceans taking things really statement the province An OBWB-funded Canada, which offered conducted a limited study estimated mussel- seriously and I would no timeline for comple- check-station program like to get to the level related damage could tion of that process. they are at as soon as last summer and is now cost $40 million to Okanagan-Coquihal- “considering a more possible,” she said. repair in the first few la MP Dan Albas said The OBWB has reccomprehensive roadyears of colonization ommended the federal he shares the OBWB’s side inspection station in the Okanagan. The and provincial governconcerns about invasive project to stop boats mussels, which enments set up a handful mussels and supports and inspect them for tered North America in of inspection stations co-operation between mussels.” the 1980s, have been on the B.C.-Alberta and the federal and provinHe noted the minisdetected as far west in Canada-U.S. borders. cial governments. try works closely with Canada as Lake WinWarwick Sears said “Obviously it’s partners in the U.S. and nipeg, but have reached Canada Border Services important for us to other western provinces California in the U.S. Agency officers could intercept these kinds of to intercept contamiIdaho reported that boats on land and not on nated boats headed to in its program’s first five be trained to identify B.C. and that no viable years, inspectors looked high-risk boats entering the water,” he said.

Albas believes, how- invasive mussels have at nearly 200,000 boats, the country and then pass off the files to B.C. ever, that governments yet been detected here.

105 of which were carmust fully explore the conservation officers, The warning system rying invasive mussels. possibility of adding who could also handle failed in 2012, however, Nineteen percent other entities, like com- when a boat infested the interprovincial of those contaminated mercial vehicle inspeccrossings. with dead mussels vessels were headed to tors, into the mix.

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Every day is Valentine’s Day There is no doubt Valentine’s Day has taken on a whole new meaning since the days of Geoffrey Chaucer, Shakespeare and John Donne.

Valentines, cards professing love, first appeared in the late 1700s, and it has been downhill ever since, all too often leaving a young lad, and older lads too, bamboozled and bewildered.

Valentines were soon followed by flowers, chocolate and, of course, diamonds.

Valentine’s Day dinners, dances and cruises are all part of the scene now.

What happened to the value of the most honest gestures of affection: a smile, a hug, a kiss and time?

Have they been devalued to the point that unless accompanied by a trinket they are meaningless?

Why must the depth of love or affection be measured by the value of a gift, or the expression of love be limited to a single day?

Yes, life can be busy, but smiles, hugs and kisses are free and require just a few moments and say much more than any Valentines.

Many will be spending their first PENTICTON WESTERN Valentine’s Day following the passing of a loved one.

It is unlikely any of them are wishing they could receive one more Valentine’s Day gift, but rather they likely would all give anything to have one more smile, hug and kiss.

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Burma’s next president should step aside Aung San Suu Kyi, Nobel Peace Prize winner and champion of Burmese democracy, declared last June that she would run for president in the 2015 election.

If she ran, she would surely win: she is to Burma what Nelson Mandela was to South Africa. However, as things now stand she is not legally allowed to run for president – and maybe she should see that as an opportunity to reconsider whether becoming president is the best use of her talents.

Burma is part-way through a transition from a 50-year military dictatorship to democracy, and Aung San Suu Kyi is the unquestioned leader of the democratic movement.

Unless the military rig or cancel next year’s election, her National League for Democracy (NLD) will certainly win a large majority in parliament in 2015. But she has no executive experience of any kind.

She doesn’t really have experience even in leading a political party, although she was a cofounder of the NLD in

1988 and has always been its leader.

She was under house arrest most of the time, and most of the party’s other leaders were in jail, so she was never challenged by rivals and never had to administer anything.

Despite that she may be a wonderful natural leader, but such people are very rare. She is much more likely to be, like Mandela, an inspiring symbol of democracy with quite limited administrative skills. If so, she should rethink her position.

The law that bans her from the presidency is clause 59F of the constitution that was written by the military in 2008, which states that the spouse and children of a prospective president cannot owe their allegiance to a foreign power.

It applies to her because her two sons with her late husband, the British academic Michael Aris, have British citizenship.

This is not just an unfortunate coincidence: the law was written that way to ensure that she could never become president.

with Burma’s many armed ethnic minorities should be given priority.

Changing clause 59F would require a referendum and it’s obviously not about rebel ethnic groups. It looks like Suu Kyi has been had.

Aung San Suu Kyi Gwynne Dyer has devoted half her Dyer Straits adult life to bringing democracy to Burma, at She presumably great personal cost, and thought she had a deal she clearly sees winning to get rid of that clause the presidency as the when she agreed with final validation of her the current president, long struggle. ex-general Thein Sein, But before she to run for parliament launches a battle over under the militaryclause 59F that will drafted constitution in use up all the political late 2011. oxygen for the next But clause 59F is year, she should ask still in the constitution. herself if the presidency A parliamentary review is really where she can committee with a be most useful. majority of members Is there nobody from the generals’ in her party, perhaps tame political party somebody a bit younger reported last week (she is 68), who has that it had received the right skills for 30,000 submissions for the demanding job of changes, including more executive president than 5,000 on the “Suu at a time of huge Kyi clause.” political and economic But it just listed all transformation? the submissions, making Maybe she should no recommendations consider the example about them – except of Sonia Gandhi, to say that changes the widow of India’s not requiring a assassinated former referendum or that help prime minister Rajiv to consolidate peace Gandhi, who led the

Congress Party to a resounding election victory in 2004.

Sonia Gandhi could have become prime minister if she wanted, but she had a “foreign” problem too: she is an Indian citizen, but she was born and brought up Italian.

So she chose economist Manmohan Singh to be prime minister, a job he has done with reasonable efficiency for the past 10 years, while she remained Congress Party leader and kept it united behind him.

The circumstances are not identical, but Burma needs a president who (a) has the right skills for the job, and (b) has a united party behind him or her.

Maybe Aung San Suu Kyi’s most useful role would be as party leader and moral authority, while somebody else gets down in the dirt and makes the day-to-day decisions that will eat away the popularity of even the most respected leader in the end.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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letters A warning to deer living in Penticton, start running now Why do deer stop and stare in a frozen state when they hear noise?

On a U.S. documentary, it stated deer have poor vision but very acute hearing and smell to sense danger, and since they do not see very well, they stand statue-like to listen and smell what is before them.

Unfortunately, they will not be able to hear or smell the impending human danger of alleged relocation from the city of Penticton because they will be trapped, tagged and relocated to be hunted for food under the guise of relocation before they have a chance to run.

This documentary,showed people and deer cohabiting peacefully in a city residential area. Citizens acknowledged that humans have infringed on the space of deer, and embrace

Challenge needs more transparency

On the Challenge Penticton website, Paulette Rennie, society board chair said, “Our community is excited to host the world.”

People are asked to sit on boards for various reasons: name recognition; accomplishments; expertise etc. Paulette Rennie the president of Valley First, seems to be an ideal candidate.

Her financial qualifications are undoubtedly unimpeachable. Valley First is one of the leading contributors to our community, from the Feed the Valley initiative to scholarships and bursaries and involvement with our famous Vees.

Sec. 16.1 of the Penticton Challenge contract speaks of confidentiality and the licensee’s obligation of comply with freedom of information or other disclosure obligations.

Why has the society not disclosed the financial books to the Fiscal Review Board?

Though the city has membership on the Challenge Board is it not the responsibility of Ms. Rennie and the society to decide whether Challenge books should be reviewed?

Who refused permission to examine the books?

The race society’s fiscal year end was Oct. 31.

Have the financials been audited as mandated under the B.C. Societies Act? According to the Challenge con-

It is undemocratic and unthinkable to announce the relocation for hunting purposes under the pretense of solving two problems. their presence as one would any element of nature.

They know that any mother animal will be aggressive with babies, and behave accordingly. All this in a country where many households have guns to protect themselves from intruders! Clearly, they do not see the deer as intruders.

tract, a list of participants shall be published on the homepage within a reasonably short time of receipt of the application.

Where is that list?

Also, the contract states licensees shall make effort to invite renowned athletes to take part in the competition and be used to advertise the race.

Who has been invited, what advertising has been done and why is this not on the website?

The society has a five-year contract to pay the licensor an annual basic fee for marketing and organizing the event.

Has this been paid? Are we obligated to pay this fee each year even if an event is cancelled?

Mayor Litke confirmed Challenge is facing a serious financial shortfall and the city of Penticton had co-signed a line of credit for up to $200,000 to cover the losses.

The Challenge contract states the licensor can cancel this contract if the society is insolvent or fails to carry out any of its obligations?

Is the society insolvent or has it failed to carry out its obligations?

What advertising has been committed to promote the 2014 race?

Please be specific.

What corporate donors have committed to sponsorship of Challenge to help pay for this advertising?

How much and who are they?

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I travel not by air, rail, or tanker truck as these three can run amuck.

An oily mess runs through my veins of steel destroying pristine country which can’t appeal ?

Beauty untouched by man is left with a scar and covered in tar.

If only I could purge my filthy cargo before reaching the unsuspecting sea — if only. I really don’t know just how I was made but I travel mile after mile just to get laid.

How would the greedy like to be buried underground like me as I twist and shout in pain toward the sea where tanker’s wait for me?

I don’t stop the flow to take a leak along the way but just pray, and all I’ve soiled will live another day. My spout will dispense this oily mess at land’s end to meet the sea and there lie’s danger for all sea life and you and me. God help all if I go astray as I have no power to make it right but man will suffer from Mother Nature’s might.

With a whole lot of fracking going on to capture Christy’s 150-year supply of LNG then who needs me?

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It is undemocratic and unthinkable to announce the relocation for hunting purposes under the pretense of solving two problems: one, that it will get the deer out of Penticton, and two, it will provide hunting for those on the PIB. I suspect it was announced after the vote with no public consultation, because it was known that this might result in controversy. We the people are taking over nature’s land.

Why do we not co-exist peacefully? Leave the deer alone to live out their lives in peace, without the terror of trapping nets and the ring of hunters’ guns chasing them to an inevitable death on someone’s dinner plate.

Shame on humans! Run deer, run, literally for your life.

ALR needs support

What is happening right now in Summerland represents a glimpse into the future of a province that might fold the previously sacrosanct Agricultural Land Commission.

With the support of local Council, about 80 hectares of some of the best farming land in Summerland is proposed to be swapped out of the Agricultural Land Reserve in exchange for about 90 hectares of marginal, hilly land.

I am part of the group that is working to stop the swap.

Alexander Thistlewood Summerland, Stop the Swap

Deer relocation waste of money

Hats off to Couns Robinson and Vasilaki for wanting no part of the money throw away known as the deer relocation program. Let me see if I can hip wade through the logic.

We are going to pay a contractor several $100 per deer, to live capture and relocate these deer to PIB land.

Is the contractor obliged to drive the deer around in circles, disorienting them so they can’t find their way back? Perhaps give them each a stern warning, not to return? What a pile of garbage program this is.

Mayor Litke and the other council that voted in favour of this, if it was your own money, betcha wouldn’t spend it like this. Next

Heather Caron Penticton

time you have money to throw away, feel free to drive to my front yard and leave it there.

Dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb.

Kelly David Penticton

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GEORGE KARPINSKY has his hands full of some of the Shreddies boxes from the five cases of the cereal donated to the Oliver Food Bank on his behalf by Post Foods Canada. Karpinsky is one of five finalists in Canada in the Shreddies Search For Goodness campaign. The winner will be announced March 3.

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When Dorothy Smith of Oliver decided to nominate her friend George Karpinsky for a national good samaritan award, she felt it best not to tell him until after the fact.

“I sort of fibbed and told them I had permission to nominate George,” admitted Smith. “I knew if I asked he would probably say no, so I thought I would go and do it and ask permission later, it was easier to say I was sorry afterwards.”

Obviously her choice of candidate for the Shreddies Search For Goodness campaign was a good one because Karpinsky turned out to be one of the five finalists in Canada chosen by a panel of judges.

Canadians had an opportunity to vote for their favourites up until Jan. 3. Ballots are now being counted and the winner will be announced March 3 and will have his or her story shared in a national TV spot.

For being named a finalist and as part of the reward for his ongoing work in the community, Post Foods Canada Inc. recently gave

Karpinsky five cases (120 boxes) of Shreddies.

True to form, he turned around and donated the entire lot (according to wife Diane he didn’t even keep one for the family breakfast table) to the local food bank.

“I suppose I could twist their (Post) arm and they might give me a box but these ones are all for the food bank,” said Karpinsky with a chuckle.

He has forgiven his friend for putting his name forward.

“Actually it was pretty awesome,” said the finalist. “I’m not one for notoriety but we got a nice donation for the food bank, so that was worth the effort and I appreciate Shreddies doing that for our people.”

The Oliver man was not the only one from the South Okanagan who received a nomination for the Search for Goodness. Brian Brown of Penticton was also on the radar but didn’t reach the finals.

In just a few months Brown, who formed the local Rides from Angels group, has helped many people with their personal transportation needs, including giving them vehicles free of charge.

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Back to George.

Having lived in Oliver with his wife Diane for many years, there are very few lives he has not touched in one way or another or people who do not know someone he has helped.

Over the years, the Oliver Food Bank been the beneficiary of his green thumb to the tune of over a ton of vegetables.

Helping people in any way he can is just part of his make-up.

“I try to follow in the teachings of Christ,” he said. “When you see anybody in need open up your heart and your hands.

“I am just so blessed. Especially in In a small community you’re always touched by somebody in a food line or people, through no fault of their own, who have abuse issues or mental conditions and need a little extra help, an arm around their shoulder or just somebody to talk to once in a while so this is just some ways of sharing my blessings I have.”

Whether he gets the most votes in the Search for Goodness campaign, both George and his wife are already winners in the eyes of many people.

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The Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the nominees for this year’s Business Excellence Awards Community Support Excellence Award Sponsored by Prospera Credit Union • • • • • • • •

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Hospitality/Tourism Excellence Award Sponsored by Tourism Penticton PENTICTON FIREFIGHTERS (top to bottom) Ryan Bazley, Brent Ryll and Graham Gowe prepare to crash for the night in their tent on the rooftop of the Canada Safeway store in 2013. The campout is scheduled to take place this year Feb. 20 to 22 at the same location to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy.

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Penticton firefighters will be braving the elements for a couple of nights again this year in support of Muscular Dystrophy Canada.

For the second year, crew members will be setting up their campsite on the roof of the Penticton Main Street Canada Safeway store to raise money for their charity of choice.

The event will take place from Feb. 20 to 22.

“We did so well last year, we just decided to try it again,” said firefighter and organizer Ryan Bazley who was also one of the campers in 2013. “It looks like the weather is going to be good this time. Last year the first day when we went up on the roof it just about snowed on us, it was really windy and chilly but by the Saturday it was really warm.

“But no matter what the temperature, a few nights spent on the roof of Safeway are nothing in comparison to what people with neuromuscular disorders endure.”

The festivities kicks off at noon with a welcoming address, cake cutting and then the members will ascend the ladder to their home for the next two nights.

Firefighters will actually be rotating their stays in shifts.

“It was a lot of fun last year and we raised $16,000, so the support from the public was overwhelming,” said Bazley. “I’m not going on the roof this year but I’m sure looking forward to watching it.”

People will have an opportunity to donate online or in the grocery store.

This year’s goal is $10,000.

The Scotiabank barbecue will be on site for the three days and will be matching the food donation dollars, which last year wound up being $5,000.

As well, Scotiabank will be matching the price of any of the raffle tickets it sells for Saturday’s draw for dinner for four at Bogner’s of Penticton.

“This is really great,” said Bazley.

“So the $20 tickets — we are only selling 300 of them — turns into $40 if they are bought at Scotiabank.”

The private dinner will be served by off-duty firefighters who will also provide transportation to and from the restaurant.

The organizer praised the many corporate sponsors of the event again this year, which are providing everything from meals to camping gear.

A number of special activities are planned for the rooftop for the entertainment of those below, including a yoga class for the campers.

Representatives of Muscular Dystrophy Canada from Vancouver and the local chapter will be pitching in to help.

In addition to Scotiabank, tickets for the raffle are available in advance at Safeway, Morpheus Graphics and Penticton Appliance.

During the campout, there will also be regular postings on the firefighter’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/PentictonFireFightersCharitableSociety.

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Vulcan: A world that never was

Our ancestors noticed that while most stars stayed in fixed groupings, several moved around.

The word planet comes from the Greek word for wanderer. These objects moved to and fro, but always in the same narrow strip of sky.

We now know this is because the Earth and other planets all orbit the sun in the same plane.

With just their unaided eyes and patient observations, our ancestors identified the planets Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. Further discoveries had to wait for the invention of the telescope.

The procedure used to find planets involved looking along the ecliptic for stars that changed position from night to night.

This required an intimate knowledge of the sky and a lot of patience. In 1781 William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus using this method.

Once the motions of the new planet were determined, it was found that in 1690, John Flamsteed, the first Astronomer Royal, had spotted the planet at least six times, cataloguing it mistakenly as a star.

Later Pierre Lemonnier made the same error, 12 times. We still do search for new objects in the sky by looking for things that are moving compared with the background stars.

However, we do it by making images and then comparing them digitally.

When Isaac Newton gave his mathematical description of gravity, a completely new method for planet detection came along.

One could take the long lists of planet

position measurements that were being built up by observatories and see whether the paths of those planets in the sky suggested an unknown object was tugging at Ken Tapping them.

Stargazing Notes This was how the existence of the planet Neptune was deduced.

In 1821 Alexis Bouvard published observations of the positions of Uranus and said that something was making the planet deviate from its predicted positions, and that the culprit could be an unknown planet.

John Couch Adams and Urbain Le Verrier got to work independently on this data.

The new planet was discovered within a degree of the predicted position, and was named Neptune.

However, not everything went that smoothly. Astronomers were very puzzled by the movements of Mercury, the closest planet to the Sun. That planet persisted in not being at its calculated position or even following its predicted path. So Urbain Le Verrier and others started calculating and announced that these deviations suggested the existence of an unknown planet, orbiting even closer to the sun than mercury.

It was appropriately named Vulcan.

There then began an international race by

astronomers to be the first to actually see the new planet. Some thought they had found it, others failed.

The successful observations were used to calculate future positions of the planet.

However, Vulcan never showed up at the predicted positions, and finally it was concluded that Vulcan was a world that never was.

This meant there was still the puzzle of explaining what Mercury was up to.

The answer was something that Newton, Le Verrier and the others could not have dreamed of. The answer came in the early 20th century, from Albert Einstein.

The culprit is the sun. Its strong gravitational attraction distorts the fabric of space.

For planets lying further from the sun, like Venus, Earth and Mars, the effect is still there but much smaller, not large enough to find without knowing what youíre looking for.

This research underlined the immense value of careful observations, properly recorded, without interpretation, because it is possible, that they might lead to a discovery that was not even in the mind of the person making those observations.

Mars, Saturn and Venus rise at 11 p.m., 1 am. and 5 a.m., respectively. Jupiter, second only to Venus in brightness, still dominates the sky overnight. The moon will reach last quarter on the Feb. 22.

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Artist CArol Munro and author David Korinetz go over the details of a previous arts show at the shatford Centre. Executive director Jane shaak is hoping to soon add another component in the form of a learning kitchen to the centre’s multi-use facility.

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Bantam: Born January 2000 and 1999. Midget: Born January 1998 to 1996. Registration and evaluations to be held March 2, 2014 at the Penticton Recreation Center Gym. Bantam and Midget Registration Forms can be done online at www.sombatigers.com. For more information contact Kevin Zakall, President at 250-487-8643 or Deb Harvey Vice President at 250-493-6687. Tryouts for players from the South Okanagan (Summerland, Oliver, Osoyoos, Penticton, Keremeos and Ollalla).

Kitchen on menu at Shatford

By Scott Trudeau

Special to the Western News

All of the ingredients are coming together for a community legacy project at the Shatford Centre.

Jane Shaak, executive director of the centre, said the Shatford Learning Kitchen will feature lifestyle classes and food demonstrations and provide a variety of programs, classes, events and activities to the heritage site.

Shaak said the project is a partnership between the Okanagan School of the Arts (OSA) and the Rotary Club of Penticton.

Installation costs for the kitchen are estimated at $220,000. Rotary has committed to contributing $110,000 with the remainder coming from the OSA, which has raised more than $55,000 so far.

Kitchen plans will include holding culinary art classes operated through the OSA, and lifestyle and wellness classes for meals related to heart disease and diabetes. Shaak said the kitchen will also be used for spe-

cial occasions (reunions and community celebrations) and be available for rental to farmers for food processing such as canning, dehydration and preserving, and rentals to caterers for fundraisers.

“It’s also for students that are taking classes at the Shatford,” she said. “When we have, let’s say a one-week program – this is what used to happen long ago at the Okanagan School of the Arts – we had a cafeteria for our students. It’s kind of like for meals and breaks for students that are attending school here.”

Shaak said raising funds for the project has gone well since it began in the spring of 2013.

“This is kind of the push to get the final funds in and get going on it,” she said.

Donor recognition opportunities range from $500 to the $20,000 level as well as significant naming opportunities for amounts greater than $20,000.

Shaak said the kitchen will be a true community builder because everyone in the community will have opportunities to use

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the facilities at the heritage site.

“What’s cool about it is, everybody loves it,” she said of the Shatford Centre.

“It’s been brought back to life by people who like coming here.”

Installation of the kitchen will help the building become more sustainable because it will provide a welcoming place where food and people come together in the spirit of community, said Shaak.

“I think there’s a whole bunch of people really excited about it,” said Shaak. “It is something that’s going to be a real benefit to the whole community, it’s a legacy resource and the kind of facility that will be for many generations, it’s going to make a world of difference.”

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As the pull of a musical career became more captivating than her university studies, Vanessa Kuzina decided to drop out of school and is now a member of the country-fusion foursome Oh My Darling.

The Winnipeg-based group – which consists of Kuzina on guitar and vocals, banjo player and vocalist Allison de Groot, fiddler and vocalist Hannah Read and stand-up bassist and vocalist, Marie-Josée Dandeneau – is playing The Dream Cafe, Wednesday, Feb. 19.

Kuzina said she, de Groot and Dandeneau had already been playing together when they formed about six years ago. She described their band as country or old-time-bluegrass that plays mostly original songs along with some traditional older American music.

Kuzina started out playing the flute at age nine before moving onto singing and songwriting as a teenager and continued while she was attending the University of Winnipeg prior to leaving before her fourth year.

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Even though she enjoyed university Kuzina found herself drawn to music and was picking up her guitar rather than her text books.

“I had convinced a few profs to let me write songs in exchange for essays,” said Kuzina.

“I knew I couldn’t get away with that forever so I thought, ‘it’s time to take a break.’ It’s been a 10year break.”

She has no regrets about not graduating.

“I never looked back,” she said. “I may go back and continue one day.

“It’s been an amazing dream being an artist and I feel grateful to be able to do that.”

Kuzina said when they were trying to come up with a name for their group, they wanted one which evoked the femininity of the group, and sourced atlases, bird books and song lyrics before making their choice, a derivative of the familiar country song, Oh My Darling, Clementine.

When the band first formed, Kuzina was the prime songwriter but over the last two years they’ve started to collaborate on their music.

“The way our creative process works is that we still will generally come to the group with some ideas formed and then the exciting part is that we bring them to each other,” said Kuzina.

“The magic happens when we come together and the ideas become totally new.”

Inspiration for songs comes from a variety of sources that includes real-life experiences, dreams and books they’ve read.

Canadian artists Neil Young, Gordon Lightfoot and Joni Mitchell are some of Kuzina’s favourite performers along with artists such as The Beatles, Annie Lennox and Carole King.

“You couldn’t catch me not singing a Joni Mitchell song when I was a teenager,” she said.

The group has toured Canada and Europe and has opened for well-known performers such as Blue Rodeo and Tegan & Sara.

“It speaks to the dreams that we have,” she said.

“We’ve been playing this music and loving doing it which is really exciting and really wonderful and really the best part was just getting to hang out and meet these artists that we really admire and loved working with.”

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Cocktails at 4:30 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m. and show at 7 p.m.

Feb. 14 and 15 — Multi-Juno award winner Oscar Lopez brings his Latin guitar groove to the Dream Café. Tickets are $34.

Feb. 15 — Young Guns Tour comes to the Barking Parrot with Brett Kissel and One More Girl.

Special guests Livy Jeanne, Cory Marquardt and Jordan McIntosh. Tickets are $38.75 (plus taxes) and available at the Penticton Lakeside Resort.

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Feb. 19 — Oh My Darling brings their unique brand of country, mixed with prairie roots, bluegrass, Franco-folk and more to the Dream Café.

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Feb. 26 — J.P. Cormier at the Dream Café. Tickets are $20.

Feb. 27 — Kenny Rogers comes to the South Okanagan Events Centre, with special guest Charlie Major.

Feb. 27 — 36? performs at The Elite. Cover by donation.

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Feb. 17 to 21 — Lunch hour film at the Penmar Theatre starting at noon. Free admission.

Feb. 12 to 15 — Summerland Secondary School’s Production of Bonnie and Clyde will be at Centre Stage Theatre Feb. 12 to 15 and 19 to 22 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at the SSS school office and The Beanery Cafe. Opening night tickets $5 and all other nights $13.

Feb. 20 — Kitchen Stove Film Series presents Philomena. Pre-purchased single tickets: $13 each available at the Penticton Art Gallery or The Book Shop. Limited single tickets $15 may be available at the door. Showtimes are 4 and 7 p.m.

Feb. 27 — Inaugural Penticton and District Arts Awards night, recognizing individuals and organizations for their contribution and support of arts and culture in Penticton. Event is at the Shatford Centre.

February 28 to March 2 — The Peach City Community Radio Society presents The Big Broadcast of 2014, a live performance of a vintage radio show at the Shatford Centre including musical guests, local historic vignettes and an old-fashioned radio melodrama. Tickets at the Shatford Centre or Dragon’s Den. $15 in advance, $20 at the door (if available).

To March 16 — Documenting the Immigrant Experience: Welcome / Home at the Penticton Art Gallery, a partnership between the Penticton Art Gallery and South Okanagan Immigrant and Community Services.

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February 14 Come to our special Valentine’s Friday social dance at South Main Drop-In Centre, 2965 South Main St. Join us for music by Destiny starting at 7:30 p.m. $6 per person, all welcome.

Summerland PleaSure PainterS meet every Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre. New members and drop-ins are welcome. Contact Ruth at 494-7627 for info. anavetS haS karaoke at 7 p.m. with Smart Ass Entertainment, Scotch doubles pool at 6:30 p.m. i love animalS banquet at 6 p.m. in the Penticton Lakeside Resort, a fundraiser for Critteraid.

Dinner, silent auction, door prizes. Call 250809-7152. the oliver Senior Centre, 5876 Airport St., has bingo with a loonie pot every Friday at 1 p.m.

C e l e b r at i n g valentine’S day on Feb.14 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and acknowledging the success of Canada’s Olympic athletes at Cleopatra Cafe on the corner of Westminster and Power Street in Penticton. Open to the public, bring your own songs and instruments.

For more info, call JonLee Kootnekoff at 250493-7309.

SeniorS PentiCton ComPuter Club dropin sessions Monday and Friday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. People may sign up for memberships, classes or have computer problems solved. Lectures on Saturdays at 10 a.m. on computing-related topics. royal Canadian legion branch 40 has daily lunches from Monday to Thursday, with fish and chips on Friday at 11:30 a.m. Pork loin dinner and entertainment by Adam Fitzpatrick at 5:30 p.m.

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each Friday. For location call 250-496-5980 or 250-770-8622. bereavement the reSourCe Centre at 626 Martin St. hosts weekly drop-in grief support sessions Fridays at 10:30 a.m. For more information on other available programs or support in the loss of a pet, please call 250-490-1107. elkS Club on Ellis Street has drop-in fun darts, poker and pool at 7 p.m. Winterfest Dart shoot registration at 6 p.m.

890 Wing of South Okanagan Air Force Association meets at 4 p.m. in the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. eagleS have a roast beef and Yorkshire pudding dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. and entertainment

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Cream and jeWelry table at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church on Feb. 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the church hall, 150 Orchard Ave. $5 admission. royal Canadian legion branch 40 has crib at 10 a.m., RCMP vets lunch at 11:30 a.m., a meat draw

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calendar Charity bottle drive with all money going to the Penticton Regional Hospital pediatric ward, SPCA and Critteraid.

Drop off from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at IGA on Government Street.

2 p.m. in the Osoyoos Art Gallery, 8713 Main St., Osoyoos. Acting roles for men and women ages 20 to 65 plus. Performance dates May 23 to 31. Email soap@telus.net for more info. bring your Sweetheart to our Valentine’s Dinner and Dance on Feb.16 at the Oliver Senior Centre, 5876 Airport St. Happy Hour at 4:30 p.m., followed by dinner and dancing. Tickets are $10 each, call 250-498-6142 for more information. anavetS have a general meeting at 11 a.m., horse races and meat draws at 2 p.m. Hamburgers and hot dogs available 1 to 3 p.m.

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February 16 Come danCe to the greatest dance music ever made with D.J. Emil, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the South Main Drop-in Centre, 2965 South Main St. $3 per person. All welcome. the SoaP PlayerS are holding auditions for a hilarious farce, Lend Me a Tenor by Ken Ludwig, at

elkS Club on Ellis Street has Soda Dart at 10:30 a.m., dog races at 2:30 p.m., M&M meat draw and Last Man Standing.

Fraternal order oF Eagles has wings from noon to 4 p.m. and a meat draw at 4 p.m. Members and guests welcome. lakelandS ChurCh holdS Sunday services on the second floor of the Penticton Community Centre from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Everyone is welcome. For more info contact info@ lakelandschurch.com. royal Canadian legion has a buffet breakfast at 8 a.m., perogies and sausages at 1 p.m. and a meat draw at 2 p.m.

o kanagan F allS legion has a pancake breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m., all you can eat $5.

At 1 p.m. fun Sunday activities including horse racing, drop-in darts. Hot dogs available.

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February 17 oliver Senior Centre general meeting on Feb.17 at 1:30 p.m. Free coffee and tea, call 250-4986142 for more information. 250-498-6142. the hÜmÜh buddhiSt Centre is hosting a Satsang spiritual study group at 7 p.m. in the Community Services Building at 6129

Kootenay St., Oliver. We will discuss a wisdom teaching, The Refinement of Heartfelt Sincerity.

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For more information, call 250-446-2022. evening line danCing every Monday at 7 p.m., line dance lessons for beginners every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and intermediate every Thursday at 9 a.m. All lessons at the Oliver Senior Centre, 5876 Airport St., with teacher Claire Denney.

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FitneSS FriendS meet at 10 a.m. in the Legion hall at 502 Martin St. Come get in shape. Call Dot at 250-492-5400.

Care CloSet thriFt Store at 574 Main St. has weekly specials and silent auctions. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations are appreciated and new volunteers are always welcome. All proceeds to the local hospital and hospice. do you have an hour a week to volunteer your time with a senior in need?

If so, the Friendly Visitor Program might just be for you. For more info, call Nicole at 250-487-7455. anavetS have dart and pool leagues at 7 p.m. and Stu’s kitchen opens at 5:30 p.m. elkS Club on Ellis Street has Monday night pub league at 7:30 p.m. Nonmembers welcome to join. royal Canadian legion branch 40 has dart dolls at 11 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m. and darts at 7 p.m.

General meeting at 7 p.m.

South main droP-in Centre has improver line dance at 9 a.m., Scrabble at 10 a.m., carpet bowling at 10:45 a.m., easy to intermediate line dance at 1 p.m., and duplicate bridge at 1 p.m.

Floor Curling at 12:45 p.m. every Monday except holidays in the Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. Fraternal order oF Eagles has pub dart league at 7:30 p.m. wellneSS mental Centre has Brown Bag family support group from noon to 1 p.m. weekly and individual support for family members from 2 to 4 p.m. weekly. Call 250493-7338 for more info.

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February 18 brown bag lunCh lectures at the Penticton Museum presents Ken Favrholdt with The War of 1812: The Oregon County Legacy. Presentations are in the museum auditorium (785 Main St) and include coffee, tea and confections. Admission is by donation. the South okanagan Genealogical Society mini-workshop on advanced techniques in accessing Ancestry from Family Tree Maker will be held in SOGS Resource Center (Penticton Museum Archives Room) at 1:30 pm. the whole FoodS Market presents their

latest free seminar on heart health with Dr. Tamara Browne N.D. from 7 to 8:30 p.m. 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 Susan at 250-496-5931 or Sally at 250-492-6556. elkS on elliS Street has crib wars at 1 p.m., fun darts and 10-card crib at 7 p.m.

Fraternal order oF Eagles has drop-in euchre at 7 p.m. Guests welcome. okanagan FallS SeniorS’ Centre has pool at 6:30 p.m. and music from 7 to 9 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. royal Canadian legion has a service officer at 1 p.m. and the Eastern Star dinner at 4 p.m. alCoholiCS anonymouS young 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. As well, the beginners’ meeting runs at 8 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at 157 Wade Ave. 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.

All welcome, no charge.

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. wellneSS mental Centre has individual support for family members in Summerland from 10 a.m. to noon at 13211 Henry St. 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 250-493-6564 or email sherry.wezner@ mssociety.ca. okanagan South meet toaStmaSterS every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the community services building at 5876 Airport St. in Oliver. Become a more confident speaker.

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Learning business Western News Staff

It’s all about taking that first step.

Starting a new business or deciding to buy an existing one is a complex process. There are many factors to consider: financing, strategic planning, marketing, sales, human resources and operational hurdles as well as finding time for a healthy personal life.

A new series of seminars aims to ease that transtion into self-employment and entrepreneurship. The South Okanagan has many resources to help a new business opportunity get off the ground, but connecting with each program takes a lot of time. With a little entrepreneurship of their own, local community leaders are stepping up to help.

Free lunch hour information sessions are being held at CoWork Penticton with support from Community Futures Okanagan Similkameen, WorkBC, YMCA of Okanagan, the City of Penticton, the Penticton Chamber of Commerce, the Women’s Enterprise Centre and the Canadian Youth Business Foundation.

The first set of workshops are being held on the second Thursday of the

month through to June, with the next happening on March 13.

“With this trial program, the local group aims to cut through the noise and show participants the programs and resources available for entrepreneurs,” said Karen Chamberlain, a CFSO co-ordinator who will be facilitating the program. “This community partnership initiative represents our mutual desire to better serve business owners, and see our region prosper.”

Prospective entrepreneurs will get a crash course on B.C.’s provinciallyfunded self-employment program, which is designed for individuals who require ongoing business training and personal financial supports while developing and implementing their business plan, and operating their business.

The information session will also provide resources, including financing options, workshops and support programs to help them with their startup business goals. There will also be a question and answer period immediately following the presentation.

To attend the free sessions, register online at SEinfo.eventbrite.ca or by calling Cowork Penticton at 778-476 -6028.

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DRAGONS’ DEN PRODUCERS chat among themselves on Saturday while Paul Clissold makes his pitch during last year’s auditions for the show, which were held at Okanagan College in Penticton. This year, the auditions are being held in Kelowna.

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Dragons return to Okanagan Western News Staff

If you’ve built the proverbial better mousetrap, now might be your chance to take it to the big time as Dragons’ Den producers arrive in the Okangan next week in search of the brightest business ideas in Canada.

The 2014 Audition Tour sets up in Kelowna on Feb. 19, one of more than 30 cities they are visiting in search of enthusiastic entrepreneurs hoping for a chance to enter the den and make a deal with a dragon. The open auctions take place at the Okanagan School of Business, Kelowna

Campus (100 K.L.O. Road) from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The audition tour welcomes participants of all ages, with no prior TV experience required.

With the highly-rated allstudent episode and the recent launch of Kevin O’Leary’s Future Dragon Fund, Dragons’ Den continues to seek out and support young Canadian entrepreneurs.

Budding entrepreneurs should be prepared to pitch their business in under five minutes. If they can convince Dragons’ Den producers they are ready for their 15 minutes of fame, they

could be invited to brave the Dragons face-to-face in the next season.

Prospective pitchers are encouraged to apply online at cbc.ca/dragonsden/auditions and bring a completed application form to the audition.

Dragons’ Den is the popular Canadian production featuring entrepreneurs pitching their business ideas to venture capitalists in hopes of getting financial backing, with an average audience of more than 1.2 million Canadians each week.

More information, including full episodes, can be viewed at cbc.ca/ dragonsden.

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Speijer cherishes Heat friendships Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Nate Speijer’s five-year career with the UBC-O Heat men’s volleyball team is highlighted by friendships.

“What I take away from everything as far as the team is just the friendships and the relationships I have gained through volleyball,” said Speijer, a Pen High grad, who completed his university volleyball career with a loss to the Regina Cougars in four sets last weekend. “It’s more about the people you meet than what you do.”

Against the Cougars, Speijer had four kills in the first sixteen Heat points that would give him the Canada West kill lead, but the Heat couldn’t solve the Cougars (25-16, 28-26, 20-25, 25-21).

Speijer finished with 18 kills and surpassed Thompson Rivers University’s Brad Gunter for most kills in Canada West play this season with 371.

While Speijer cherishes those friendships, his accomplishments on the court are also impressive.

He joined the Heat in 2008 and during his three-year stint at the collegiate level, he led the Heat to B.C. Colleges’ Athletic Association Provincial Bronze, Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association National Championship Bronze, BCCAA Provincial Gold, and CCAA National Championship Silver.

In 2009/2010, Speijer was named BCCAA player of the year, in addition to being named CCAA all-Canadian and winning the UBC Okanagan Heat male athlete of the year. He said the championship in 2011 is important to him beyond the court because his friend and teammate Jordan Young died in a car accident shortly after celebrating their provincial championship. Speijer thinks about Young all the time.

In 2011/2012, the Heat made the move to Canadian Interuniversity Sport, and Speijer continued his dominating play. He finished the season fifth in the CIS in kills and 11th in service aces.

He was named to the Canada West all-star team (second) and UBC Okanagan Heat male athlete of the year for the second time.

Just before the start of what should have been his final season in 2012, Speijer was forced to undergo an emergency appendectomy less than a day before the first game of the season, and he

PEN HIGH LAKER alumni Nate Speijer finished his five-year career with the UBC-O Heat four championships and was named Heat male athlete of the year twice. He’s also the Heats statistical leader in four categories.

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was forced to red-shirt for the remainder. He returned in 2013 and captured the Canada West kill crown with 371 total kills in the 2013-2014 season — the fourth best kill total in the history of the

conference. He would connect on 30 or more kills in nine of the 10 weekends he played this season, tallying 29 kills in the only weekend series in which he didn’t reach 30.

One thing Speijer said he won’t miss is being sore the next morning from games.

“Shoulder is a little sore and after looking at my stats, I see why,” joked Speijer, 23.

When asked about his career, he recalls his first game, which was a landmark for him.

“I’m just trying to take it all in, it’s surreal to be honest,” said Speijer in a team statement following the game. “I can still remember stepping on this court for the first time and lacing up the shoes.”

Speijer, who expects to graduate with a degree in earth and environmental sciences, is decompressing during a reading break.

With his Heat career over, he graduates as the Heat’s alltime leader in kills (1250), service aces (125), points-per-set (4.74), and total points (1483.0).

Speijer also sits second all-time with a kills-per-set average of 3.99, in total digs with 434, and in total blocks with 137. His 31 kills on Nov. 22, 2013 versus Winnipeg ranks first all-time in school history, and tied for seventh in Canada West history.

He averaged a career points-per-set of 5.58, which is third best all-time in Canada West, while his kills-per-set average of 4.67 is sixth best all-time and his 384.5 total points this season rests as eighth best all-time.

Speijer has often been asked what’s next for him. His focus, he said, is on completing his studies to become a geologist, but his volleyball career may continue as he has options to play professionally in Sweden, where a friend captains a team, and in Holland, where an agent contacted him stating a team is interested. Playing professionally is something he never thought about before.

“It’s a little bit mind blowing for me,” said Speijer. “When I graduated high school, I thought university was the big deal.

“To be honest, I wish I wasn’t done,” he said.

Vees excited for matchups against Vipers, Grizzlies Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

A Valentine’s Day date for the Penticton Vees with the Vernon Vipers is followed by their third and final meeting with the Victoria Grizzlies Saturday.

The Vees (32-13-2-4) are trying to clinch a playoff berth while also securing an Interior Division regular season championship. In prepping for the Vipers (26-16-4-6), who the Vees beat 6-1 at Kal Tire Place on Jan.24, Vees coach Fred Harbinson said he knows how he wants his group to be on the ice.

“We need to play with a lot of pace.

Put them into situations where we can get to pucks first,” said Harbinson.

“That’s the biggest key going against them.”

Vees forward Steen Cooper said if they battle the Vipers the same as they have the last two or three games, they should be fine.

“Our battle level was down when we were going through a tough time,” said Cooper. “They should be coming out with some fire.”

And if the Vipers come out strong early, Cooper said, matching that is im-

portant.

“I think we have an extremely hard working team,” said Cooper. “I think that’s one of our biggest assets as a whole.”

While the Vees don’t face the Grizzlies as often, the Vees view them as another rival.

“The last game we played in Victoria was a tight one, we won 3-2, it was a really hard fought game,” said Cooper.

“There was definitely some emotion.

That game will be exciting to watch.”

“We’ve had two outstanding onegoal wins against them,” said Harbin-

son. “Last year we had two outstanding games where we lost two overtime games.”

The Vees and Grizzlies (31-13-33) met in the first game of the BCHL Showcase in which the Vees won 2-1.

The Vees then edged them 3-2 on Dec.15. Including this weekend, the Vees have four home games remaining.

Part of the Vees’ success has come from the power play, which has been more dangerous following a shakeup.

With the exception of going 0-for-6 against the Salmon Arm SilverBacks on Feb. 7, the Vees power play has

scored six goals in 11 tries.

Vees defenceman Brett Beauvais, who has seven of his 11 goals on the man advantage, credits the improvement to keeping things simple.

“Just get pucks to the net. If we can get it on net and create a rebound, it’s always hard to defend a rebound,” he said. “We just have to pounce on that.

That’s what we’ve been doing and it’s been working for us.

“Special teams really do play a big factor,” he continued. “We know a power play goal can either make or break a game.”

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CrossFit athletes enjoy camaraderie Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Camaraderie made the Okanagan Valley Throwdown a hit.

Brent Hayter, competitive director for the event, said CrossFit competitions are famous for having athletes push and encourage each other.

“Everywhere you looked people were getting along, warming up together, celebrating, cheering,” said Hayter, adding the event at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Feb. 8 was a huge success.

Ryan Harris, a Penticton RCMP officer, met several people

including fellow RCMP officers from B.C. He was impressed the event attracted athletes from across Canada.

“You’re competing against other people,” said Harris, who finished sixth out of 33 in the competitive men’s division. “I have always been competitive. I like to be pushed and push myself.”

Harris said he would do it again, even this weekend.

“I’m just not sure if my body could do it,” he joked.

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“There is room for improvement and growth,” said Harris, who was impressed by the atmosphere and described it as “absolutely amazing.”

The SOEC had 960 spectators on hand to watch as 210 athletes pushed their limits through unexpected exercises.

Hayter said there could be a comparison made between CrossFit and certain Olympic events, but the differences are there.

“With Olympic events, athletes know exactly what to expect because they have trained for the specific demands of the sport,” he said. “With what we do, the workouts and skills are always changing so you need to prepare for everything.”

The Okanagan Valley Throwdown featured an individual open, individual competitive and team category. The top seven men and women advanced to the final. It was the same with teams. Athletes accumulate points based on how they rank. Those finishing first in an activity receive no points. Points counted from the entire day and the athlete with the fewest points won.

In an earlier interview, Hayter said in the higher levels, “you need to be good at everything.”

“You can’t just be a

SUMMERLAND’S Ashley Bone takes her last few steps after 50 feet of consecutive lunges on Saturday during the Okanagan Valley Throwdown, which put CrossFit athletes from around the country to the test.

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good distance runner or just a good weight lifter,” he said.

The top three of the open women were Hannah Duyvewaardt, first, Amanda Argan, second and Jessica King, third.

The top three in the open men were Daniel Webbe, first, Troy Boot, second and Bryce Stetchman, third. In masters men, Brett Hall took top spot, followed by Mark Hilts and Kelly Watson. In masters women, Mira Singh was first, Linda French, second and Sally Anne Hickin,

third. Cole Bernier was the winner for competitive men, Peter Demchuk, second and Dustin Minty, third. Top three finishers for competitive women were Tina Popp, Helena Ouskine and Alana Hoare.

In team women, Erica Livett from CrossFit North Okanagan was first, Stacey Armstrong of the Bearsharks, second and Jen Schneider of CrossFit North Okanagan, third. On the men’s side, Bearsharks’ Drew Armstrong and Jeff Kubik were first

and second, respectively, while Robbie Filice of CrossFit North Okanagan was third.

First-place finishers received a prize package from Reebok CrossFit of a top, bottom and a pair of CrossFit shoes. Second and third-place finishers received prize packages from Again faster, Progenex and Flaman Fitness in West Kelowna.

The day was considered a success because of the number of athletes that competed in the firsttime event.

“Athletes were very happy with the professional feel the event had and how smoothly everything ran,” said Hayter.

“Being the inaugural event, we thought there would be a big list of things to improve on for next year but other than some problems with scoring, we just have a few minor tweaks for next year.”

In attracting a crowd of 960, they were able to give nearly $2,000 to the South Okanagan Children’s charity.

Mustangs improving as playoffs arrive Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Princes Margaret Mustangs’ 75-50 win over the Summerland Rockets gave them a chance to win the South Zone championship Thursday.

Leading 55-35 after the third quarter Wednesday night, the Mustangs kept their lead with a 20-15 edge in the final quarter. Sanam Klar led the Mustang attack ringing up 19 points, while Jas Sahota netted 17.

Mustangs coach Raj Dhillon said it was a challenging game for his team against the Rockets.

“Summerland is a good, young team,” said Dhillon.

“Today we just tried to get everybody in. We have to work on little things like zone offence.”

Dhillon liked that his group remained competitive,

despite some mistakes and some struggles with ball control in the fourth quarter.

Ajeet Brar, who netted the last bucket for the Mustangs, drew excitement from his teammates after dropping a jump shot.

“It was a great feeling,” he said of scoring the deuce. “The whole year I’ve just been hitting layups, the odd free throw.

Just hitting that jumper from the end, my first one, it was beautiful. I really enjoyed it.”

Brar, who hadn’t played basketball since Grade 8, struggled at the start of the season with catching the ball and making layups. His hard work has gained the trust and respect of his teammates. Dhillon said Brar’s growth is an example of how far the team has come since they have five players who didn’t play much basketball before. see MUSTANGS p.23

AJEET BRAR of the Princess Margaret Mustangs senior boys basketball team watches his shot head to the basket against the Summerland Rockets in South Zone playoff action. Brar scored the final two points for the Mustangs in a 75-50 win Wednesday night at Princess Margaret.

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MUSTANGS - Senior girls fine tune for Valleys “Ajeet is the No.1 guy cheering every game,” said Dhillon. “He doesn’t play many minutes. He gets in there, grabs three or four rebounds, gives me two good fouls, gets a good jump shot in, and it gets everybody else going.”

Brar said the team played well on both sides of the court. The challenge in facing the Rockets is they work well for rebounds.

“They get a lot of second chance points,”

said Brar.

The Mustangs played the Oliver Hornets for the championship (results not available at press time), while Summerland faced George Elliot. The Mustangs and Oliver will play in the Valleys next week.

Senior girls Princess Margaret Mustangs’ senior girls basketball won one of four games last weekend against strong competition in the 26th Street Tournament in Vancouver.

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Lebler pockets assists in loss

Penticton’s Brian Lebler collected two assists in 15 minutes and five seconds of ice time in his Olympic debut for Austrian men’s hockey team. They lost 8-4 to Finland.

Boys basketball playoffs

The Princess Margaret Mustangs junior boys basketball team finished first in South Zone league play. In opening playoff action, Southern Okanagan Secondary defeated Summerland 58-36, while Pen High defeated Osoyoos Secondary School 38-29. On Friday, SOSS plays Princess Margaret at 4 p.m., while Pen High faces Similkameen Elementary

The Mustangs lone win came in their third game, 53-42 against the Southridge Storm of the Fraser Valley. Mustangs coach Jeff Goodis said the tournament proved they can compete with the top teams.

The Mustangs are now preparing for the Valley Championship they host Feb. 20-22.

“We will be working on defence, specifically rebounding, shooting, executing and taking care of the ball and mental toughness,” he said.

Secondary School at 5:30 p.m. also at Princess Margaret. On Saturday, the loser of SOSS and Maggie plays the loser of Pen High and SESS at noon. The championship game is at 1:30 p.m. at Princess Margaret.

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Apex Freestyle Club skiers had a big weekend at the second Timber Tour event in Prince George, bringing home 14 medals.

The feat was accomplished in frigid -35C weather leading AFC coach Kenni Kuroda to joke, “maybe we should have cold weather all the time.”

AFC athletes performed “excellent,” according to Kenni, in moguls (eight medals), slopestyle (two medals) and big air (four medals).

“The biggest surprise was my son (Brayden) got the highest score out of everybody, which was the run of his life,” said Kenni. “He was quite pleased with that.”

Brayden, who scored 21.47 in M4, said it was the best he has skied in a long time.

“I didn’t really have nerves,” he said. “I was focused on doing well.”

Brayden said his result has given him the confidence to know he can do better.

“I’m shooting to ski better and keep progressing.”

Kenni didn’t have an answer as to why his son had such a strong showing.

“The weather was just awful,” he said. “Really tough to keep the kids warm and motivated in that kind of weather. It just clicked, the whole team just came through. It was fantastic.”

AFC alumni Mason Barzilay, with the B.C. freestyle mogul team, won gold in the F2. Apex swept the podium in F3 with Mackenzie Schwinhamer claiming gold, Kassidy

APEX FREESTYLE CLUB SkiER Brayden kuroda captured gold in moguls in the Timber Tour event held in Prince George last weekend. kuroda reached the podium when he scored 21.47.

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Todd silver and Chloe Kober, bronze.

In F4, Madison Parker captured gold, while Anna Spence earned bronze.

In M3, AFC alumni Kyle Parker, who skis for the B.C. team, took gold, while AFC member Koleton Phipps earned silver.

In big air, Kober and Todd earned silver and bronze in F3, while Matt Finlayson and Cameron Kapusty took silver and bronze in the M3 group.

In slope style, Kober and Todd made it to the podium, again finishing second and third, respectively.

Kuroda said his skiers showed up to perform with the right mindset.

Other athletes impressing Kuroda were Kober and Todd, who reached the podium in all three events. Kober was the biggest surprise to Kuroda.

“A big congratulations to her,” he said. “Kassidy Todd as well.

Really performed well this weekend.”

As for the event itself, Kenni credited B.C. Freestyle for their work putting on a show for directors and organizers of the Canada Games, which Prince George is hosting in 2015.

Kenni noted that Prince George received a lot of money through Canada Games to improve their courses.

“The slopestyle was just dynamite, an awesome site,” he said.

The moguls course was shorter than what they usually ski, at a distance of 180 metres and a couple of flat spots, yet Kenni said they did a great job and he liked the big air as well.

World Cup athletes at Apex Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Apex Mountain is welcoming skiers from around the world as they battle for the podium in the NorAm Cup. The NorAm Cup is the stepping stone and training ground to the World Cup. Acting as both an access point and holding area for the best developing skiers in the America’s and the world, the 2014 FIS Freestyle NorAm Cup has events in ski cross, moguls, dual moguls and aerials.

Athletes are from Canada, U.S.A. Australia, Japan, Great Britain, Denmark, Germany and a lone athlete from Bermuda, including some of BC’s and Apex’s best.

From Apex, the list includes alumni Mason Barzilay, Kyle

APEX FREESTYLE CLUB skier Koleton Phipps is excited about competing in his first NorAm Cup this weekend at Apex Mountain. He is among five AFC mogul skiers competing among an international field.

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Parker, brothers Josh and Jordan Kober and Connor Spence, are Koleton Phipps, Joe Durham and Mackenzie Schwinghamer. AFC coach Kenni Kuroda said the calibre of the event is very high.

“The experience of being in this field will be rewarding enough,” he

said. “Finishing in the top half of the field would be amazing.”

Phipps is excited to compete in his first NorAm. “It’s like a really big deal for me,” said Phipps, who took second in the moguls during the Timber Tour event in Prince George

last weekend.

“This season I’m feeling really confident with my skiing. It’s probably the best I’ve ever skied in all my competitions.”

Going into the weekend Phipps just wants to have one of his best runs.

“It’s mostly just experience for me. If I can just hold it together and put in a clean run it will be really good,” he said.

Phipps qualified for the NorAm Cup based on his performances in Canadian events. To compete against the level of skiers he will see, Phipps said it should only boost his confidence in lower level events. Giving him comfort is competing on his home course. Find full story at www.pentictonwesternnews.com.

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Rachel Shanner has mixed emotions about competing in her first B.C. Winter Games in Mission, Feb. 20-23.

“I am extremely nervous, but also kind of excited,” said Shanner, 14, a member of the Nickel Plate Nordic Club. “I just kind of feel out of my league.

I think it’s an amazing opportunity. I don’t really know what to expect.”

The Summerland Secondary School student is enjoying a good cross-country season in which she placed third in the first Okanagan Cup event in Revelstoke at the end of December and earned the same result in Okanagan Cup 2, held at the Nickel Plate Nordic Centre at Apex Mountain, Feb. 1.

“I definitely improved my skiing technique a lot this year,” she said.

In Revelstoke, where she qualified for the B.C. Winter Games, Shanner said she had a good day.

“I felt really good, finished strong,” she said.

Shanner’s coach, Jerome Jang, said Shanner is a tremendous all-around athlete (basketball, swimming) who has not specialized in any one sport.

“As one of the top juvenile girl skiers in the Okanagan zone, she will meet tough competition from the other zones,” said Jang. “I hope that she will finish in the top quarter of the pack in her events and realize that if she wants to move to the podium, that she needs to start dedicating herself to just two sports (a summer sport and cross-country skiing in the winter) as her competitors are training from four to six days a week in cross-country skiing (to her 3 days a week).”

Shanner enjoys the sport because it’s fun and she gets great workouts. There are other aspects she likes as well.

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Jang said because she has competed against her fellow athletes, Shanner will know what to expect as far as results. More time with her fellow athletes may be the catalyst she needs, added Jang.

“She is already one of the most improved skiers on the team in terms of improved technique,” he said.

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A pair of wins over the weekend improved the Pen High Lakers senior girls basketball team record to 7-3 on the season in Okanagan AAA league play.

The Lakers defeated the Rutland Voodoo 73-44 and NorKam Saints, 69-42 last Saturday.

Lakers coach Lesley Lacroix said the team received balanced scoring from Tessa Lannon-Paakspuu with 16 points, and Emily Clarke and Natasha Reimer, adding 12 each. Reimer also grabbed 18 rebounds.

Jessie Garcha shot 67 per cent from three-point land and was solid defensively. Against NorKam, Hayden Craig was a star at both ends of the floor, limiting the Saints’ big post to seven points, while ringing up a team-high 18 points and 10 boards.

“The team transitioned the ball very well up the floor, hitting Haylee Robertson in the paint for eight points,” said Lacroix.

Ana Moroziuk had a hand in setting up seven baskets with her passing and chipped in 14 points.

Lannon-Paakspuu added 12 points and Emily Clarke had 11.

Sitting in third place, the Lakers conclude league play against the South Kamloops Titans Friday at Pen High at 1 p.m., then host the Salmon Arm Jewels Saturday at noon.

“This weekend, our match up versus South Kamloops will be a tough one,” said Lacroix.

“They shoot the threes so well that our perimeter defence will have to get tougher if we are going to challenge their shot.”

Their game against the Jewels is also key as a victory guarantees the Lakers third place going into the Valley Championship.

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WELDER required for busy aluminum fab shop. Great opportunity for the right applicant. Mig and tig. with good building/fab skills . Full time, salary negotiated according to experience. Please Reply to Hansel Aluminum Products Ltd. 709 Okanagan Ave. E. Penticton. Call 250 487 1201 Fax 250 487 1206

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Now booking 2014 lawn care packages. Mowing, power raking and aeration. NO charge fertilizer program, free estimates. Phone Gerald at 250493-5161. Serving Penticton to Osoyoos areas.

A-1 Firewood, Full cords, Fir, $250, Mixed $225, Pine, $200, split & delivered, 1/2 cords & 1/4 cords avail., free delivery, 250-770-0827, 250-809-0127 eves.

1 & 2 bdrm, newly reno’d suites. Secured access, util incl, near hospital, bus route and close to all amenities, n/p, n/s 250-938-3626 1bdrm $650, 2bdrm, $750, adult/senior oriented, clean, quiet, cat ok, 250-492-7328 1bdrm+den at Lakeshore Towers, pool, gym, hot tub, ns, np, view of city, $1075, Dennis at Realty Exec’s, (250)493-4372 1bdrm, large den, np, Lexington Place, $750/mo., 250-4920413, 250-462-5854 2 bdrm apt in clean, quiet NS NP 55+ building near Cherry Lane. Balcony, parking, insuite storage, f/s/dw/ac, coin lndry, elevator, 6-month lease then month to month. $750 + utils. Avail now. 250-462-6745 2bdrm, avail. March 1, quiet, adult oriented 8-plex, on bus route, patio, great view, f/s, ns, np, $725+util., 250-494-0668 2bdrm+den, Lakeshore towers, facing lake, pool, hot tub, sauna, gym, $1600, Dennis, Realty Exec’s, 250-493-4372 2bdrm in 45+ building, quiet, n/p, n/s, a/c, f/s/dw, area for w/d, elevator, close to shopping & transit, $750/mo., call 250-487-2244 Clean 1bdrm suite, full size f/s & a/c, Avail. March 1, $650/mo +util., 250-492-7129 KEREMEOS, newly renovated 2bdrm, large deck and yard, great view $750+ util., call 250-809-1185, 250-488-8035 Large 2bdrm, 1st floor, Penticton Ave., close to schools/transit, $750, call Dennis at Realty Exec’s (250)493-4372

Ground level suite in Summerland, 1350 sq ft, 2 bedrooms plus den/office, W/D, F/S, carport/garage. N/S, N/P. $850 per month (negotiable) plus utilities. Close to town. 250-494-8617.

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Furniture Penticton Bargain Store. February Closing out sale, 40%-60% off stock. Furniture, home decor, plus more. Come down lets make a deal.

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Finish carpentry, concrete, framing , windows, doors, full kitchen/bath, basements, garages, tile, hardwood & laminate. No job too small, licensed & insured, Chris 250488-4147

Moving & Storage FAMILY Movers. Moving?

Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687

Painting & Decorating HERE COME THE PAINTERS, 13 years experience, Interior/Exterior, 250-486-2331 RJ Painting & Drywall, free estimates, (250)490-9387 or 250-487-0184 WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

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Rubbish Removal PENTICTON Junk Removal!

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Household waste, furniture and appliances to the dump 250-770-0827

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay GOOD quality horse hay, small bales (250)835-4748 or (250)833-9595

Livestock 3 Black Angus Bulls and 1 York/Landrace X Boar for sale.

(250)546-9766 Premium Wood Shavings New supplier of Animal bedding, starting at $250 for 54 cubic yards delivered, (250)770-0214 SHEEP for sale - Dorset, 2 rams, 10 lambs and 16-18 ewes. Retiring in Summerland.

Must pick up. Price very negotiable.

Call 250-925-1471 Joanne

Oliver Indoor Flea Market Saturday, 8am-4pm Sunday, 9am-3pm 12,000 sqft of treasures Turn downhill at Chevron New vendors welcome call Cory 250-408-4222

Heavy Duty Machinery MASSEY Ferguson 245 tractor for sale, in good working condition, has a munckof bin loader that works perfect. And also for sale is a Turbo mist sprayer in good working condition. Text 778-931-0604 or call 250770-0530 for more information.

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Medical Supplies Invacare Full Electric hospital bed w/rails & Careguard Pressure, like new, relief mattress & linens, $600, 250-493-2239

Misc. for Sale Atlas Shopsmith metal laithe, 48” deck, $1000, obo, Cascar Chassi Race car, $1000, obo, 250-490-9387, 250-487-0184 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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Misc. Wanted Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Estates, Gold & Silver Coins + 499-0251Chad Coin Op Washing/Dryer machines. Any condition. Can pick up. 250-549-0644 COLLECTOR looking to buy a coin collection. Also looking for coins, bars, medals, ingots from RC Mint, Franklin Mint, US Mint & others. Todd 250864-3521 I make house calls!

Sporting Goods RUGER GP 100’s, American’s, 243, 308, 270, 30-06, Scout, Hawkeye, Glock 17, 20, 21, 22, CZ 527 & 452, all in stock at Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat. 10-6 facebook.com/ WeberMarkin

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frisky female puppy, dewormed, 1st shots, very social, kid friendly, loves outdoors, great lap dog, great temperment, only dog lovers need apply, $400 obo, 250-276-7333

483 Maurice St. - Penticton Open House, Sat., Feb. 15 10 AM - 12 PM $480,000 MLS# X2702291 Top 5 nalist for Okanagan, Provincial & National Awards.

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Auto Accessories/Parts Used Tires, Huge Selection of used tires and wheels in stock.

We might have what you need. Prices vary according to size and quality. Starting at $25.00. Call us or drop in to Larsens Excel 555 Okanagan Ave East 250-492-5630 Penticton

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1bd daylight basement, close to Wiltse Elem. School, N/S, N/P, prefer mature resp. person, ref’s req., $650 incl. util., avail. immed., 250-493-5630 1bdrm, brand new basement suite, f/s/w/d, laminate floors, $800 incl. util., Dennis at Realty Exec’s, 250-493-4372 1bdrm suite, w/d/f/s, util. incl.

Wiltse area, $700, avail. immed., N/S, N/P, (250)4862032, 250-490-3023 2bdrm, 1bath, 900 sqft., adults only, ns, no pets, $850+util., call 250-493-7996 HIGHLAND motel suites avail now, 1140 Burnaby Ave., 250809-1253, 250-488-2206

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“NOTICE TO CREDITORS and OTHERS” Notice is hereby given to Creditiors and others having claims against the estate of Armin Branislaw Sztepanacz, formerly of 172 Cambie Place, Penticton, BC., that the particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor at 165 Middle Bench Rd., N., Penticton, BC, V2A-8S6, on or before March 17, 2014, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.

TAKE NOTICE that goods stored by Justin Goeujon at Easy Lock Self Storage Ltd. (1964 Oliver Ranch Road, Okanagan Falls, BC) will be sold at Western Star Auctions in Penticton, BC on February 25th, 2014 at 6:00pm to cover charges if fees are not received in full by 10:00am on February 25, 2014. Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to: The Manager, Easy Lock Self Storage (250)497-3279.

TAKE NOTICE that goods stored by James Rhodes at Easy Lock Self Storage Ltd. (1964 Oliver Ranch Road, Okanagan Falls, BC) will be sold at Western Star Auctions in Penticton, BC on February 25th, 2014 at 6:00pm to cover charges if fees are not received in full by 10:00am on February 25, 2014. Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to: The Manager, Easy Lock Self Storage (250)497-3279.

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Recreational/Sale 1984 17’ Okanagan 5th Wheel, $1300, 778-476-2046 2006 31ft Jayco Jay Flight, 2 slides with bunks, surround sound, a/c, furnace, lots of storage, $15,000, 250-4878196, leave message or email: tykoldyk@gmail.com

Scrap Car Removal AAA SCRAP REMOVAL. WE WILL BEAT ALL COMPETITORS PRICING, 250-801-4199

Trucks & Vans 2013 Dodge PU, navigational system, blue tooth, hands free phone, back up camera, electric back window, box cover, $37,000 obo, (250)689-7725

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152 Heather Pl., 4bdrm, 3.5ba, $1700/mo., np, ns, call 250492-4832 for more info 2BDRM, 1 full bath, 4 appl., fenced grass yard on the Similkameen River. 5 km west of Hedley. N/P, N/S, $800/mo. incl. elec., Ref’s & DD req.

Avail. now., 250-292-8190 3bdrm, 1.5 bath, f/s, w/d, close to schools, available now, 250493-9357 CLEAN, two bedroom, centrally located, fenced yard, nonsmoker, March 1 or 15, $1050/month, call 493-5764

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Commercial/ Industrial

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Rentals

EZ loader boat trailer, fits up to 20’ boat, new rims/tires/hitch, jack assembly all new, $2500 obo, 115 4 stroke Yamaha, only 1000 hrs on motor, full control guages, $6000 obo, (250)809-2900

Misc Services

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that City of Penticton from Penticton BC has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Thompson Rivers, for a license for Aqua Park purposes situated on Provincial Crown land located at portion of District Lot 219S, except Blocks A and B, Similkameen Division Yale District (SDYD).

The Lands File for this application is 3412871. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Senior Land Officer, Thompson Rivers, MFLNRO, at 441 Columbia Street Kamloops BC V2C 2T3.

Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to March 13, 2014. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website: http:// arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Thompson Rivers.

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2014 Nissan Rogue is the newest entry The dimensions of this new Rogue are to the fastest growing segment in Caa bit of an optical allusion, as it looks nadian auto market – the compact SUV. much bigger than the outgoing model The sales leaders are the Ford Escape, but, in fact, is 25mm shorter. Yes, the Honda CR-V, Toyota RV4 and many, width and height have increased but many others. There is no mistaking this small SUV looks longer because the why these products have become so wheelbase has been stretched to make popular. They offer room for a family of rom for an optional third row of seats. four, with a high seating position that drivers and passengers like, plus plenty Inside of room for cargo and a price that’s not Nissan has done a good job of delivering too outlandish. a pleasant looking dash with the feaThe fact that these station wagon-retures people really want. Just because placements have become so popular this isn’t a mid-sized SUV, doesn’t mean is also the dramatic that Canadians don’t improvement in fuel want the finer things. economy these companies The middle SV trim will have been able to achieve. be the most popular due No longer does a family to 17-inch alloy wheels, have to give up huge fog lights, heated seats, dollars on fuel to drive a power driver’s seat and small SUV. a huge panoramic moon And what makes this roof for $26,748 in FWD new Nissan Rogue so The objective and $2,000 more in AWD. interesting is the level of with this new Rogue To get the three-row refinement and capability version the SV needs for up to seven passengers was to be noticed to be equipped with over three rows of seats. and provide a level the $2,050 Family Tech To test this new entry, Package which might of refinement and Nissan held its launch be worth the stretch event in and around Mont creature comforts that because it really does Tremblant, Que., getting the competition isn’t amp up the goodies. They a real taste of sub-zero, include the third row of providing winter, Canadian driving. seats that makes this a

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Looks Last year, Nissan introduced the bigger mid-sized Pathfinder SUV and this smaller Rogue shares many styling cues from its bigger brother. This, in my opinion, is a good idea. It has a sense of purpose, sophistication and commonality that helps define Nissan’s brand. Nissan wants to portray “everyday premium” with this new Rogue, including such nice touches as LED daytime running lights, wheel arch extensions, integrated mirror turn

7-passenger SUV. Granted, the third row is tight but perfect for those occasional times when extra family members are in town. In addition, this package includes navigation, a 7-inch touch screen monitor, power lift gate, blind-spot detection system, and lane departure warning system. These really are premium features found only in luxury SUVs just a few short years ago. Unfortunately, the top SL trim is only available in a two-row 5-seat configuration because

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Drive As hard as it might be to believe, this new, larger and slightly heavier (49kg) Rogue is actually more fuel-efficient than the last model. They were able to improve the economy by 18 per cent through the introduction of a new continuously variable transmission (CVT), aerodynamic tricks, and letting the carried-over engine breathe a bit better.

Still rated at 170hp, the 2.5L 4-cylinder engine does a good job in city driving, thanks to the gearing of the new CVT but can seam a bit underpowered for higher, passing manouevre on the highway. Overall, the person filling the new Rogue up with fuel will welcome this balance of efficiency and everyday drivability.

As part of the winter driving experience, I drove on an ice course in Macaglisse, Que., to highlight the vehicle’s stability system and the Active Trace Control feature. On the first run, through the twisty, sheer ice roads the entire system was shut off. As I crested a hill, then made a hard right turn, the Rogue slid all

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On the second run, with the advanced systems on, the same road was almost uneventful. The stability and traction control kept the wheels from spinning but the Trace Control System provides just a slight amount of brake force to the inside wheels to help the Rogue navigate the sheet ice with confidence.

Verdict The objective with this new Rogue was to be noticed and provide a level of refinement and creature comforts that the competition isn’t providing.

The pricing is fantastic, especially the middle SV models. The larger interior dimensions will always be welcome, as buyers like to get more for their money, but it is still small and efficient enough for city buyers.

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As venomous snakes go, Cobras are wicked cool.

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Shakespeare famously asked, “What’s in a name?”

Frankly, in the automotive world, a hell of a lot. It’s difficult to imagine a Corvette called anything else.

Yet, it’s not on my list of cool names because prior to its application to America’s sports car, a corvette was a not-quite-a-destroyer type of small anti-submarine boat.

The name only became cool after the Corvette became a success (which didn’t exactly happen overnight).

These six car names are just cool.

Mercury Marauder The name conjures up bands of roving barbarians.

In addition to providing basic transportation, who wouldn’t want a car that’s also proficient at looting and pillaging?

Ferrari 500 Superfast Even in the early 1960s, using this name took cojones —something that Enzo Ferrari never lacked.

It’s almost over-the-top comical, not unlike Wile E. Coyote’s business card, which listed his occupation as “Super Genius.”

One can only imagine the response of today’s product liability lawyers to this one.

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A Chilliwack reader asks: When did it become OK to turn left, over a solid yellow line, or a double solid line to whip in for groceries, or go for whatever?

These clowns also do not seem to care if traffic is backed up behind them for blocks.

Ford Mustang While the association with the car doesn’t hurt, the name Mustang was cool long before the car debuted in April 1964.

Whether it’s the war-winning fighter plane the P-51 Mustang or the wild horse (the car was actually named for the former), it’s just plain cool.

Shelby Cobra As venomous snakes go, Cobras are wicked cool.

The whole hood thing, their exotic origins and their highly concentrated venom make your ordinary rattlers and water moccasins seem, well, ordinary.

It makes for one of the all-time great hood badges, too.

Plymouth Barracuda As fish go, after the shark, the barracuda is arguably the most badass.

Beautifully streamlined, highly aggressive and possessing a mouthful of piranha-like teeth, it’s possibly one of the most evocative names for a performance car ever.

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