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About 40 employees of the Pasta Factory got an unscheduled day off Feb. 3 as a residual effect of Sunday’s water main break.

“We got a cease and desist and boil water order about 5:30 Sunday but we were able to use what we had pre-prepared and used boiled water and bottled water to get us through yesterday (Feb. 2) but that was it,” said owner Duane Jordan of the Martin Street restaurant. “We’re so reliant on it (water) here because of our preparations and services and we just don’t have the capability to boil that much water.”

Late afternoon Feb. 3 Len Robson, City of Penticton public works manager, was unable to put a time frame on when the advisory and warnings would be lifted.

“We’ve just got the first set of test results back but it is still to early to tell,” said Robson.

The advisory was issued after a 45 centimetre water main broke Feb. 21 around 10 a.m. at the intersection of Main Street and Wade

PASTA FACTORY OWNER Duane Jordan stands at the bar in his Martin Street restaurant that was closed Feb. 3 after a nearby water main break on Feb. 1 resulted in a boil-water advisory being issued.

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In addition to the advisory which impacts over 200 properties and

about 800 people in several square blocks of the immediate area there was also a warning for those living

in surrounding locations.

“After looking at the problem we realized there was good poten-

tial for cross contamination of the water line because there is a sewer main in the same area and it was compromised,” said Robson. “As a precaution we spoke with Interior Health and decided it was prudent to put a boil-water notice out for public safety.”

A temporary fix was done on the main Feb. 1 and water service was restored to everyone by 7 a.m. Feb. 2.

Because of the unusual configuration of the main, which may have been installed as long ago as pre1965, it’s not known when permanent repairs will be made.

Meanwhile, a number other businesses which rely on water to serve customers, including Jordan’s Tugs Tap House Pub and Eatery have been able were able to stay open.

“With Tugs I’m pretty sure we can carry it through. There isn’t the demands (for water) on the kitchen side of the business; there’s not the demands for water so we can boil enough water to make everything proper,” said Jordan.

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City manager announces resignation Steve Kidd

Western News Staff

For the second time in six months, the City of Penticton has lost a key employee.

City manager Annette Antoniak announced Tuesday she will be leaving her position with the city to pursue a new opportunity. Last October, Anthony Haddad, the city’s director of planning, announced he was leaving to take up a position with UBC Okanagan.

“I don’t take this lightly, but I have this incredible opportunity to run an organization as the CEO, and I am really excited about that

too,” said Antoniak, who couldn’t say what the new job will be.

“They want to roll it out and I have to honour that,” said Antoniak, though she did confirm the new position wasn’t in the public sector at federal or provincial levels.

“I’ve learnt my lesson,” said Antoniak, who was hired by the City of Penticton in August 2010, after a short stint as economic development officer for Area D of the Regional District Okanagan Similkameen. Prior to that, she was president and CEO of the B.C. Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Secretariat.

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Mayor Andrew Jakubeit admits Antoniak’s announcement came as a shock to the system.

“It certainly was a surprise for all of council and is going to take away some of our momentum, but I think we can look back and be proud of what we have achieved together and what Annette has brought to our community,” said Jakubeit. “We have really turned the corner here at the city in terms of our corporate culture.”

Though Jakubeit was just elected mayor last November, along with four new councillors, Antoniak expects them to continue pro-

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“I believe this new council are going to do some terrific things and they have a good vision and strategy moving forward,” said Antoniak.

Jakubeit said Antoniak was instrumental to the realization of Penticton’s vision, propelling the organization to new heights with her innovative and entrepreneurial approach. At the beginning of her tenure, Antoniak was tasked with a major shift in organization for the city, implementing the core review.

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Resident complains of ‘kinky swingers’ beach Steve Kidd

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Matt Fraser says that far from being a simple naturist clothing-optional area, Three Mile Beach has turned into a “kinky swingers type beach.”

Fraser, whose family has lived on Three Mile Road since 1951 was part of a delegation to Penticton city council Monday evening to ask for help regarding the controversy over naturists using the public beach area, a problem he says has grown in recent years, especially in 2014 when Cary Pinkowski, a neighbour, closed access through his land to a more secluded area of the beach.

Fraser said there is more going on than just nude suntanning. He has found sex toys and condoms in the area, and doesn’t feel that the neighbourhood should be left to deal with the problems.

“It seems like we are being bullied out of our community,” said Fraser. “It is very emotional for me, because it is our community and we feel that we are being bullied out of it. I don’t see any other way of controlling it than stopping it.”

Pinkowski, a venture capitalist in the resource extraction sector who owns lakeshore property along Three Mile Road, had some strong words for Penticton city council about his and others’ opposition to the use of

Cary Pinkowski, who owns land along Three Mile road, led a delegation to Penticton city council Monday evening to discuss naturists trying to use Three Mile Beach.

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Three Mile Beach as a clothing optional area.

Pinkowski told council that property values in the area were already being affected by the nudist beach, and would be harmed further should the city either make it official or decide not to take action.

“The neighbourhood would seek economic claims against the city if nothing is done,” said Pinkowski. “There will be no compromise for our children, our neighbourhood will not back down on this at all,” said Pinkowski, adding that no one has polled the homeowners around

the beach about their wishes.

“We absolutely reject this and so do 200 of our neighbours,” he said, referring to a petition collected by opponents of the clothing optional beach.

Pinkowski was responding comments made by Kevin Proteau that both Mayor Andrew Jakubeit and RCMP Sgt. Rick Dellebuur both assured him they wanted to get together with all parties and find a peaceful resolution.

Proteau, who said he has been visiting the beach for five years as a naturist, suggested an

easy solution would be for the city to simply post signs advising the area was clothing optional, but that is unlikely to satisfy Pinkowski, Fraser and other neighbours.

The solution proposed

by Pinkowski and his delegation was for the city to bring in a $100 fine bylaw for bathing contrary to the Canadian Criminal Code’s stricture on nudity and indecent exposure.

“Once they get enough fines, I think they will get the message,” said Pinkowski, who also told council that the nude beach was affecting property values in the area Rick Giles, another Three Mile Road resident, supports the naturists and their use of the beach.

“I am here tonight to speak out against some of the bullying and some of the misrepresentation that is going on by the delegation that is going before council tonight,” said Giles. “We need to hear from a few more people on that block.

And we have to keep in mind that the beach is not a neighbourhood beach, it is a community beach and I think there is room in Penticton for a little bit of diversity.“ Both sides seem to be firmly entrenched. The naturists argue for the health benefits of their practice, and point out it is rising in popularity, suggesting it as a new tourism source for the community.

Water advisory in effect for parts of city From WATER on PG.1 He added there was even a loud cheer from Tugs’ patrons watching the Super Bowl when he announced water would be in a limited supply.

One Main Street business owner in the 400 block is upset the city provided bottled water for the only those in the 300 block.

“We’re paying the same taxes as everybody else, why are some people given privileges and others not. We have absolutely the same rules,” said Athena Demosten who runs the Cellar Wine Bar and Kitchen with her brother Nick Vassilakakis. “The point is the discrimination, the 300 block gets special treatment and we don’t.

We have the same ban as they do from Interior Health and the City of Penticton.”

However Robson, who spoke

to Demosten about the matter, pointed out the water delivery to properties in the 300 block was because they had been entirely without water, some well into the morning the following day.

“For the whole duration they (people outside the 300 block) had water. Her (Demosten) argument is we’re still under the same boil water notice my response was: yes, I understand that, but you were not out of water for the full day Super Bowl Sunday.

That’s why it was a token, here we’ll see if we can help you out, we inconvenienced you for that day and that’s what we did. It was a one-time thing just to help out.”

The only structure believed to have been flooded was the Penticton City Centre building which houses the ground-floor offices of CIBC Wood Gundy and several other professional firms.

The extent of the damage was not available, however, there was a sign on the Wood Gundy door Monday advising the office would be closed that day due to flooding.

Downtown Penticton Association executive director Kerri Milton sent out a reminder that most businesses are still open.

“Some restaurants and coffee shops have had to take a few items off the menu, but they have so much to choose from there are still so many options,” she said.

“Please come down and continue to support our local hardworking business people. While enjoying your lunch, check out all the end of season sales and great buys.

Through it all we are open for business in Downtown Penticton.”

Regular updates on the water will be available at www.penticton.ca.

cause they will never get the support of the neighbourhood,” he said.

While he didn’t set a date, Jakubeit agreed that he would like to meet with all interested parties, recognizing that both sides are very passionate about their rights.

“We have to make

But opponents of the clothing-optional beach argue that it isn’t the City of Penticton responsibility to find another beach for the nudists. There is nudist camps all over the world, but they are on private property, according to Pinkowski.

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sure we are not catering to a vocal minority on either side,” he said, noting that this was the first time the issue had been officially presented to council. “We want to take the emotion away and see if we can find some amicable solution that appeases the community.”

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Chamber announces business award nominees Western News Staff

The Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce announced the nominees list for the 28th annual Business Excellence Awards sponsored by Britco.

These awards recognize businesses and persons in Penticton and area that have achieved excellence in the community through their own abilities, efforts and initiatives. Recipients of a Business Excellence Award are businesses or persons that display a significant and sustained commitment to positive business development, economic growth and diversity within the region.

“There is an incredible mix of nominees this year,” said John Devitt, executive director of the chamber.

“We have a great deal of businesses who have been nominated for the first time, and a number who continue to demonstrate excellence year after year.”

Penticton & Wine country chamber of commerce announced their Business excellence Award nominees including (from left to right) cary Schneiderat, Mark Melissen, Max Picton, tarik Sayeed and tim Hodgkinson who are up for the Business Leader of the Year.

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The Business Excellence Awards saw record attendance last year and organizers expect to meet or exceed those numbers this year at the gala on Feb. 21.

“The Business Excellence Awards Gala is an opportunity for businesses and individuals to come together and have an eve-

ning to celebrate and recognize each others’ accomplishments,” said Devitt. “This is the largest event the chamber hosts each year, and we make sure it is a fun experience and a great night out for everyone.”

The winners from this list of nominees will be announced at the gala held at

The Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. Tickets are available by contacting the chamber.

The event will feature live music, silent and live auction, and much more, and is open to the general public.

Up for Business Leader of the Year are: Cary Schneiderat (Pearce Taylor Schneiderat), Mark Melissen (Wildstone Group of Companies), Max Picton (Barefoot Beach Resort), Tarik Sayeed (Basanti Interactive Media) and Tim Hodgkinson (Penticton Hospitality Association).

Nominees for the Business of the Year Award include Burger 55, Greyback Construction, Lake City Casinos, Moments Under Frame Photography, Penticton Collision, Save-on-Foods, Rona, White Kennedy Chartered Accountants and Wildstone Group of Companies.

To view the full list of nominees visit www.pentictonwesternnews.com.

School district hoping for a break in 2016 electricity costs Steve Kidd

Western News Staff

The Okanagan Skaha School District won’t be getting a break on electricity costs this year, but they are holding out hopes for change in 2016.

Along with reclaimed water for school fields and an expanded shared use agreement, cost of electricity was one of the main topics of conversation during a recent luncheon meeting between city council and the school board.

Linda Van Alphen, school board chair, said the school district has estimated the 4.4 per cent electricity rate hike will cost the district $45,000. Staff from both organizations will be working together to review figures.

Van Alphen is hopeful that when the city considers the 2016 budget and electric utility charges, it will take some of the school district’s concerns into account.

“I think we are planning on working forward on it. I know that in the past we have made presentations and it has kind of

gone to a deaf ear,” noting that in 2011 and 2012 the school board made presentations during the city’s budget deliberations.

“I know the barn door is closed right now, but in 2016 there is probably some other things the city might be looking at,” said Van Alphen.

Mayor Andrew Jakubeit agreed the school board has had difficulty making their case in the past.

“I think it is fair to say it has fallen on deaf ears, but when you come at the end of a budget cycle to say oh, by the way, we need $20,000 savings, it is sort of hard to wedge that in,” he said.

Jakubeit hopes other initiatives discussed during the private meeting may help support the school board financially, such as supplying reclaimed water for use on sports fields at Parkway Elementary, Maggie and Skaha Lake Middle School.

Staff has estimated, he said, that using reclaimed water could save the school district $24,000.

“We have a surplus of that, and long term we need to find

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homes for that surplus. So there is a partnership there,” said Jakubeit.

Expanding joint use service agreements may also generate extra income for the school district.

Besides expanding the city’s use of school facilities, possibly using gymnasiums as alternate polling locations in the next municipal election, Jakubeit suggested expanding use of school sports fields, which the city books for the school district, passing on a share of the proceeds.

“If we can work together on partnerships, where we expand our joint use of sports fields, which generates a little bit more revenue for them,” he said.

It’s been about three years since this kind of joint meeting was held, and both leaders are said they were happy with the results of the discussion.

“One of the main reasons of us getting together is to open that dialogue and communication that we haven’t really had with everyone in their own little silos,” said Jakubeit. “We can work together, especially when we share common interests.”

For more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 250-490-2521 or visit the office at 616 Okanagan Ave. E. from 7:30 am to 3:15 pm, Monday to Friday.

Request for Tender – 2015-TENDER-03-Hot mix asphalt patching (2015, 2016, 2017) The City of Penticton invites qualified companies to submit tenders for the supply and professional installation of hot-mix asphalt pavement for patching and maintenance purposes. All asphalt patches are to conform to specifications and conditions as set out in this contract. Please note the closing date and time: February 24, 2015 @ 3:00 pm. For a copy of the full tender, please visit www.penticton.ca/purchasing.

Request for Proposal – 2015-RFP-01- Fitness services and program opportunity The City invites qualified individuals or businesses to submit Proposals to further enhance fitness room and/or fitness program opportunities at the Penticton Community Centre. Please note the closing date and time: February 24, 2015 at 2:00 pm. An optional site visit will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 10:00 am. Meeting place - the Reception counter at the Community Centre located at 325 Power Street. For a copy of the full Request for Proposal please visit the City of Penticton website: www.penticton. ca/purchasing. Any enquiries related to this 2015-RFP-01 are to be directed, in writing, to Cathy Ingram, Purchasing Manager, via e-mail at cathy.ingram@penticton.ca

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Program aims at cleaning up graffiti Steve Kidd

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Penticton city council is willing to invest $28,800 in a program to clean up graffiti, provided local businesses will match the contribution.

Graffiti and tagging is a huge problem in Penticton that isn’t going to go away without some serious attention.

That was the message presented to council Monday by the city graffiti task force, which has been researching the problem and possible solutions since their initial presentation to council in July of 2014.

Graffiti, they told council, has a direct effect on the economy, on tourism and on investment.

“It creates an impression that a neighbourhood is uncared for and unsafe,” said Tina Siebert, the city’s bylaw services supervisor, and a member of the task force, noting that the Canada-wide cost of vandalism is estimated at $1.4 billion annually.

Over the past year, she said, the task force has collected 1,700 images, featuring more than 4,000 unique examples of graffiti and tags.

RCMP Cpl. Don Wrigglesworth, who recently joined the task force, said that in a walk from the pier to the SS Sicamous, he collected 43 pictures of graffiti and tags, along one of the city’s most popular tourist areas.

The amount of graf-

fiti, said Kerri Milton, executive director of the Downtown Penticton Association, is a threat to both the city’s downtown revitalization plans and the work already done to enhance the Okanagan Lake waterfront.

They proposed a three-part solution, including education about the real costs of graffiti and changes to city bylaws to shorten the amount of time a property owner has to remove graffiti before being fined.

But the costliest piece of the puzzle is eradication. The task force asked the city to invest $57,600 in a pilot project to hire a professional firm to clean up graffiti on an ongoing basis.

This company will clean

up existing graffiti, and then clean up any new graffiti through a combination of patrolling and responding to complaints.

“The less amount of time the tag or the graffiti artwork is up, the less impact it is going to have. Eventually, over a course of time, taggers will start to realize my work is not being seen anymore,” said Siebert.

“Timely eradication is paramount to graffiti management.”

If the pilot project is successful, businesses and other groups, like the school district will be asked to partner and contribute funding, but council balked at paying the full $57,600 price tag for the first year.

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Outdoor rink planned at Lakeside Joe Fries

Western News Staff

Penticton may still get its outdoor skating rink.

Staff at the Penticton Lakeside Resort announced Tuesday the hotel has purchased the equipment required for a fully lit rink with an artificial ice surface about nine metres wide and 15 metres long.

An NHL-sized rink is approximately 26 metres wide and 60 metres long.

Brannigan Boyd, the resort’s director of sales and marketing, said the ice plant works in temperatures of 8 C or cooler, meaning it could be up and running by November 2015. The unit is currently being tested at resort manager David Prystay’s home, she added.

The rink is expected to be placed on the resort’s

city’s facilities and recreation manager, said paying the full amount would be a significant portion of the city’s overall $77,000 vandalism and graffiti budget invested in a small area.

Staff recommended $10,000 would be a more appropriate share

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for the city, but council decided to offer to pay half the total cost of the program.

Milton doesn’t expect it will be a problem to get downtown businesses to cover the other half. This has been an ongoing problem, she said, that affects many of

them.

“We made sure we asked first, before we ever came here. This is really important to them, it is a big part of doing business,” said Milton, adding that council’s support will allow them to move forward after two years of research.

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private Okanagan Lake beach, which will have to be levelled.

Boyd noted the beach is licensed, so staff is considering serving food and drinks at the rink, and will likely to open it up to the public along with hotel guests, although nothing is finalized yet.

Tarik Sayeed, a newly elected city councillor, mused publicly about an outdoor rink in downtown Penticton during budget talks in December, prompting a mainly positive response. That public sentiment played into the hotel’s plans, Boyd confirmed.

“There’s been a lot of talk about it, so obviously that was one touchpoint, but it’s something that David had always kind of wanted to do,” she said.

“A lot of people were saying how much they would love it, so he just decided to go forward and give it a shot.”

Antoniak leaves for new endeavour From ANTONIAK on PG.1

According to the city’s press release, her key achievements include bringing stakeholders together for dialogue that ultimately articulated the community’s vision, assisting council with defining strategic priorities flowing from this vision and moving forward with the first downtown revitalization and waterfront enhancement projects to be successfully undertaken in the city for over

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30 years.

“The organization has evolved greatly in the five years that I have been here, and I think that is a testament to the positive, service-orient-

ed attitude reflected in the organization,” said Antoniak in the release.

“I am incredibly proud of the City of Penticton team, and how dedicated they are to serving our customers and bettering our community. I will miss many things about Penticton, but I will miss the incredible staff the most.”

Antoniak’s final day with the city is Feb. 16. Chuck Loewen, the city’s general manager facilities, museum and

recreation services, will take on the acting city manager position until a replacement for Antoniak can be found.

Jakubeit said council will be taking its time to find a replacement, and will be conducting an extensive search, possibly hiring a headhunting firm to recruit a candidate list.

A replacement for Haddad has not yet been confirmed, but Antoniak expects that to be complete before she leaves.

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The bare truth on nude beach The story of Three Mile Beach is an old one.

Once a remote, secluded area, the beach was an ideal spot for nudists — or naturists, as they prefer to be called — to practise their lifestyle preference of enjoying the outdoors without anything between the sunshine and their skins.

In an ideal situation, there is little to be taken offence at in the naturist lifestyle. But the real world is seldom that neat and tidy, which is the case with the complicated issues surrounding the use of Three Mile Beach as a clothing-optional area.

That is why nude beaches are usually found in places that are either remote, or less accessible, like Vancouver’s famed Wreck Beach.

But population centres grow, and Three Mile Beach is no longer a thinly populated area or as far from town as it once was.

Whether it is happening or not at Three Mile already, neighbours of the beach are right to fear the potential of a nude beach to attract an unsavoury element. Then, too, there are the social aspects of the situation.

Naturists may consider their lifestyle to be, well, natural, but it is far from a universal pointof-view. And it would be hard to argue that parents living along Three Mile road should have to either let their children be exposed to naked, adult men and women or never let them play out of doors in the summer.

And, like it or not, the law is not on the side of the naturists. Though it is not strictly enforced by any means, the Criminal Code of Canada specifically prohibits public nudity.

The people who have paid for homes in the PENTICTON WESTERN area have every right to expect a lifestyle for themselves and their children that suits everyone, not just a special interest group.

It’s time for the naturists of Three Mile Beach to move on and find a new place to practise, whether purchasing property for a nudist camp or finding a new, remote beach.

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Teachers adapting, but not union The B.C. education ministry put on a forum on the future of education last week, bringing together public and private school leaders with experts from around the world.

I watched the proceedings via webcast from the Wosk Centre for Dialogue in Vancouver, which gives you a hint about the forces pressing in on our century-old industrial model of schooling.

First up was Andreas Schleicher, on video link from his office in Paris, where he is director of education and skills for the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. He began with the international problem of people coming out of university who can’t find jobs, amid a skills shortage.

Schleicher said this is happening today because, “it’s not what you know but what you can do with what you know.” Some education systems are adapting

better than others as the value of merely passing on facts has declined.

He said these days, almost any student can pass any multiple-choice test if they have a smartphone. The question for parents is what to do “if you want your child to be smarter than a smartphone.”

The OECD runs international testing that consistently ranks B.C. and Canada among the best schools in the world, and Schleicher described how that testing has evolved to keep up.

But our progress in the past 10 years has tended to be slower than some Asian countries, despite B.C. being on the “high end of investment” in education. He warned against the trap of the industrial school model, “pouring money in” to “do more of the same.”

Some of the best results emerging from a decade of digitally-driven globalization have

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been achieved through innovations that were financed through bigger class sizes, Schleicher said.

This was too much for one B.C. Teachers’ Federation representative in the audience, who introduced herself as someone who spent the last transformational decade working for the union, not in a classroom. She disputed the OECD’s financial calculations, lecturing some of the world’s top economists that based on “spending power,” B.C. schools are cash starved.

She followed this with the laundry list of

BCTF demands that hasn’t changed in 40 years – smaller classes, more prep time, more money.

The keynote speaker was Yong Zhao, University of Oregon professor of educational measurement, who gave a highly entertaining critique of standardized testing and creativity-crushing drills of the basics. (You can find a video archive at www.bcedplan.ca.)

Yong sparked a lively discussion about the need for foundation skills, which he and others agreed remain vital to success. The issue seems to be how to instil those basics while avoiding the disengagement of students who see school as irrelevant to their lives.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender announced at the forum that the province is about to unveil new curriculum that moves toward individual learning for all students. And he said there will be a series of

experiments conducted at yet-to-be-identified B.C. schools to pioneer new models of learning.

BCTF president Jim Iker sat stoically through the proceedings, where speakers described integrating community groups and businesses directly with schools.

That’s underway here, with trades training in particular.

Iker’s record on adaptation is clear from his own career. The only school where he actually taught was in the northwest B.C. village of Topley, and it closed in 2010 due to a long-term decline in rural students.

By 2001 Iker had left the classroom to work for the Burns Lake teacher union local, which the BCTF continues to staff eight years after that school district and others disappeared through amalgamation.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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In response to Ernie Slump’s letter to the editor (Western News, Jan. 28, Voters’ voices restrained at the ballot box). My response: get a grip.

I hope that becoming a senior does not mean that life becomes so boring that all you have to do is write and complain all the time. We live in one of the nicest places in the world so live life and enjoy what time you have. Just because you were in the military as many of us have relatives who served and died, it does not give you special entitlement to be ignorant and insult people.

The people of Penticton wanted a change, an end to the transforming of our beautiful city into a senior’s hous-

Municipal voting

Kudos to Ernie Slump for his Jan. 28 letter to the editor in the Western News (Voters’ voices restrained at the ballot box) challenging and criticizing the decision by the City of Penticton council, particularly senior civil servants and chief election officials.

Slump hits the nail on the head. We don’t have the right to a free and democratic election in many of our municipal governments here in B.C. This is especially true in my town of Osoyoos. Rights of far too many area voters in past municipal elections have been violated. Particularly the non-resident property electors with Osoyoos addresses. The total number being 852.

For the past 15 years the voices, being the ballots of non-residents, have not been acknowledged in municipal elections for mayor, council and assent voting on the new museum and fire hall.

Their rights have been denied and they were deprived of their rights to vote in elections and referendums by mail voting. As well, council knew that the Local Government Act requires that two advance voting opportunities be held for an election with one being 10 days, and the second being three days, before the general election. In towns with populations of under 5,000 council can pass a bylaw that the second advance voting opportunity not be held, which has been done in the case of Osoyoos. Further special voting opportunities should have been made available for electors (es-

ing complex. It was ruining our city. We need to bring back young families as they are the future of keeping our city alive. I mean no disrespect to seniors, but it comes down to sustainability. No new families means less teachers and so on. I may not agree with some decisions of council. I do support and thank all the hard work all City of Penticton employees contribute to our city.

I ask you what’s your real issue?

The people of Penticton voted. We want youthful thinking. To those that constantly write and complain; if this city upsets you so much, then move.

Life is too short to be miserable.

pecially for our military personnel) who were not able to vote because they were in hospitals or care homes. The chief election officers’ concern was that these special voting circumstances would increase the cost of elections. For the record I am quoting what the chief election officer, who has been in Osoyoos during the last three municipal elections, said.

Unfortunately, previous mayor and councillors made sure the election bylaws remained status quo, with the same excuse. When it comes to the democratic right to vote, you cannot put a price on democracy.

If council wants to save taxpayer money, stop paying exorbitant engineering and consulting fees.

There is also a discrepancy between electors and ballots. According to the Town of Osoyoos there are 4,742 electors but 4,470 ballots were ordered. If mail in ballots were given

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a chance to vote in the referendum the outcome would have been different. All over B.C. our rights were denied by not seeing ballots during ballot counting. I witnessed and complained about illegal wrongdoings by election officials during the seven times I have been a candidate.

The only way to have a free uncontrolled democratic election is with Election B.C. delivering. The best example is the provincial elections where 85 members of the legislature in Victoria were elected by residents of B.C. I am going to ask Premier Christy Clark and the legislature to give mandate and power to Election B.C. for administering local government elections in B.C. In 2018, as a candidate I have no confidence that the ballots for council and the fire hall referendum results of the election reflect the wishes of the voters.

Sy Murseli Osoyoos

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Marie Farren, Third Vice President of the Royal Purple, Keremeos presented a cheque for $500 to Janice Perrino of the SOS Medical Foundation for the new Patient Care Tower that will serve patients from the South Okanagan and Similkameen region.

The Penticton Hospital Auxiliary donated $12,000 for the Christmas Get BEDDER Care campaign for the purchase of a new hospital bed/ mattress. Our thanks to all of the members.

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #40, Bob Sudbury, Poppy Chairman and Jim DeMarce, President presented the SOS Medical foundation with $5,000 from the Poppy Fund raised for the purchase of new hospital beds and mattresses. Our thanks to all of the members for their continued support over the years and to the public who buy poppies in support of November 11th.

Brandon Legault, Manager of the Barking Parrot and Brannigan Boyd, Director of Regional Sales and Marketing for the Penticton Lakeside presented $2,700 from their Movember Party. Held in late November at the Barking Parrot, the band KOGS entertained 300 guests. Funds raised are for the urology surgical room in the new Patient Care Tower.

Pat Wand runs a bottle drive every Saturday at the Penticton and Summerland IGA from 10 – 3:00. Funds raised go to Penticton SPCA, Critteraid, Summerland Food Bank, and for the purchase of stuffed toys for children in surgery at PRH and at the Summerland Health Centre. Pat Wand presented stuffed toys to nurse manager of Peds/Maternity/Nursary Maureen Spinks.

Penticton Firefighters L1399, friends and family donated 4 TV’s to the Pediatric department at Penticton Regional Hospital. Staff wish to sincerely thank all of the members for their support.

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Fanning the flames It’s a shame that FortisBC has not even blinked at the findings of the government of Saskatchewan that smart meters are causing fires.

Saskatchewan has since recalled all the province’s smart meters after multiple fires, and the city of Medicine Hat, AB, has placed a moratorium on any future smart meters.

The spin doctors working for BC Hydro and other utilities are explaining this away as being due to a particular meter manufacturer; however, smart meter fires have been reported all over the world and with virtually no difference in the manufacturers.

BC Hydro has done a good job of covering up fires being caused by their meters since they have been installed over the last few

years. Just recently, a responding firefighter told CHEK news in Langford, B.C. (Sooke Lake) that the hydro meter was on fire when they responded to a house fire call.

BC Hydro has since denied the meter was the cause. Hardly surprising. With FortisBC about to install smart meters in Kelowna, can we expect the same spin if and when the installations result in house fires? FortisBC should do like Medicine Hat and institute a moratorium.

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Truth is the first casualty

The offering from Mrs. Elvena Slump (Gap between rich and poor, Western News Jan. 30) has me a little perplexed.

Her comments concerning the World Economic Forum, albeit pretty much a cut-and-paste from the Internet, indeed has merit. Mrs. Slump notes “The widening separation between the rich and the poor is gaining recognition. After a century of growth ... modern globalization has tipped leading to extreme concentrations of wealth and irrational outcomes ...”

This inequality is evident here in our North American economy and is even more glaring and quite disgusting when considering global conditions. For example the 2014 GDP of the African nation of Tanzania was around $40 billion to support 50 million people. The 2014 profit for the “too big to fail ... too big too jail” Wall Street bank Goldman Sachs was around $40 billion divided up between around 125 banksters.

Mrs. Slump’s thoughts and opinions are usually pertinent and well researched, however the concluding sentence of this letter has me baffled.

Her claim that “Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko left Davos early to deal with a surge of 9,000 Russian troops crossing the border, into the fighting centres of Donetsk,” is an unsubstantiated and a patently false statement. Does her proof of such Russian aggression come from the Nazi-infested Kiev junta or from Stephen Harper? The Organization for the Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), an independent non-partisan body who have been deployed throughout Ukraine, primarily since the Malaysian MH17 tragedy, have repeatedly reported that there is no evidence of Russian military forces anywhere in Ukraine. Repeatedly. No evidence. Not anywhere.

But don’t take my word for this, check out the following, it’s all in the public domain: Frances A. Boyle-Professor of Law, Univ. of Illinois; Craig Roberts a journalist and former US Treasury official Malcolm Fraser. I could continue, there’s more. Also an article by Patrick L. Smith entitled Our dangerous new McCarthyism and www.canadianpatriot.org special report on Ukraine are worthwhile.

The Greek tragedian Aeschylus first stated, “In war, truth is the first casualty.” This age old homily still holds true.

Brian Gray Penticton Candidate(Ind.) South Okanagan-West Kootenay

Abolish regressive tax

Recently, Green party MLA Andrew Weaver asked that the Liberal government abolish the regressive tax known as MSP premiums and was told that, although he had some good ideas this one would not be acted on. This same call has been made by the B.C. chapter of the Taxpayers’ Federation repeatedly as well, and has been likewise ignored.

This form of taxation has been erased in every other jurisdiction in the country and the required funding provided by revenue generated in other ways, mostly

caused by this device, then Fortis has no choice but to stop this.

And they know that as well. Fortis cannot make us install something which compromises our home insurance policies as result, which leaves you out of compensation for being gullible enough to allow a known fire hazard, as said in public by both CBC and our own Bill Bennett in public. Check it out, call your insurance company.

They won’t guarantee anything.

That’s the way out of this and a real reason for refusing to install one that Fortis can’t argue with. I encourage you all to ask for letters from your insurance companies and forward them to all concerned, the minister and Fortis.

George Venables Cawston

income taxes, which ensures that the burden is carried more by those that can afford it. Under the current model, a person (or family) earning less than the fulltime equivalent of $10.50 per hour ($22,000 per year) is exempt from paying these premiums as is the case with our MLAs at $100,000 ($190,000 in the case of our premier) with a sliding scale of assistance until the lofty income level of $14.50 per hour ($30,000) is reached, where the full brunt of the cost is expected to be borne in full. A single person at $30,000 per year pays approximately $900 in provincial tax and $864 in MSP premiums. A family of two at this level would pay a bit less tax but $1,566 a year in MSP premiums.

Needless to say, if this ration were to be extended to the upper income brackets there would be a great wailing and gnashing of teeth at the prospect of seeing their provincial taxes double or triple.

I urge this government to abolish this regressive tax and follow the lead of the rest of the country. Part of any funding shortfall can be mitigated by dismantling the bureaucracy that administers the program at a cost I have heard estimated at 20 per cent (or more).

Further funds could be generated by judicious trimming of the middle and upper levels of the provincial bureaucracy as it currently exits, as well as the upper echelons of our crown corporations.

This should pose no problem as this government has previously shown no compunction at rewriting or even tearing up contracts. Our tax dollars are meant to provide services, not multiple (and redundant) levels of supervision at exorbitant costs.

More details needed

Bob Ardies Penticton

In the Jan. 28 edition of the Western News, Ernie Slump made allegations of an organized conspiracy to deliberately engage in vote suppression during the 2014 Penticton municipal election (Voters’ voices restrained at the ballot box).

I would respectfully ask Mr. Slump to elaborate.

What was the nature of the conspiracy, what were the names of the conspirators, and what evidence does Mr, Slump have to support his accusation? I eagerly await his answer.

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AMERICAN ROCK BAND Journey will be bringing a stable of hits with them to the SOEC on July 10 as they trek through a Canada-only tour.

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Journey has set an extensive Canadian tour this summer with a concert scheduled at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton on July 10.

This marks the first time the American rock greats will perform a Canada-only tour, including markets in which band has never previously performed such as Penticton, Prince George and Dawson Creek, B.C. as well as Lethbridge, Alta.

Blazing hotter than ever with the lineup of founder Neal Schon (lead guitar and backing vocals), Jonathan Cain (keyboards and backing vocals), co-founder Ross Valory (bass and backing vocals), Deen Castronovo (drums, percussion and backing vocals) and Arnel Pineda (lead vocals), Journey has created some of the best-known songs in music, such as Wheel In The Sky, Separate Ways, and Faithfully.

The group’s seminal anthem — Don’t Stop Believin’ — is one of the top-selling catalog tracks in digital history, after being featured in the last scene of the electrifying series finale of HBO’s The Sopranos and then reaching another level of stratospheric success when it was covered by the cast of Fox’s wildly successful series Glee.

Three decades after its original release, Don’t Stop Believin’ has reached a new class of young fans and multiple generations are welcoming this legendary band as it continues to bring its signature sound of classic hits and new favourites around the world.

Over the years Journey has earned multiple accolades, including 19 Top 40 singles, producing 25 gold and platinum albums and receiving a diamond certification for its Greatest Hits album, marking U.S. sales in excess of $15 million. In 2011, they drew nearly a mil-

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Nominees announced for local arts awards Dale Boyd

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The Penticton Arts Council has released the list of nominees for the second annual Penticton and District Arts Awards.

Categories range from dance to media arts, with two new awards joining the list this year.

The aboriginal arts excellence award and the aboriginal youth (19 and under) literary award have been added to the categories for this year’s awards and encompass all art forms.

Lynn Allin, executive director of the Penticton Arts Council, said the Arts Council has their feet under them now after hosting the first-ever Penticton arts awards last year.

“After your first one you can learn what you can do differently and make changes and improve and so I think this one is going to be an even more wonderful event than last year,” Allin said.

She is expecting around 250 people and said the event is likely to sell out like last year.

Notable nominees include

Mayor Andrew Jakubeit, who is nominated for a media arts award; Dream Café owners Pierre and Debra Couture, who are nominated for the supporter of the arts award; Peach City Radio, who are also up for the supporter of the arts award; and Many Hats Theatre Company who are up for the theatre award.

Mayor Jakubeit started his video production company Groove-V Productions four years ago as a hobby, but has since worked on projects like operating the big screens at the Peach Festival and filming the Penticton Jazz Festival.

Groove-V Productions also filmed the Challenge Penticton triathlon, which was streamed to 70 countries and around 7,500 people as well as being broadcast on Shaw TV. “That’s a pretty big production. It’s a lot of work, but it was also pretty gratifying to put together,” Jakubeit said.

“It’s exciting to be recognized for something you have a passion for and enjoy doing.”

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Lori Grant is nominated for the arts educator award for her work with students in theatre. She was unaware she had been nominated before being called for an interview.

“I’m honoured and surprised and excited to be included in an amazing field of people,” Grant said. “I’ve been doing what I do for 20-plus years and it’s something I love to do, it’s great to be recognized.”

She’s currently looking ahead to the next production from the students at Princess Margaret, Of Mice and Men. The awards ceremony takes place Feb. 26 at the Shatford Centre. The reception begins at 6 p.m. with awards presentations at 7 p.m.

Those up for the lifetime achievement award will be chosen by the Arts Council board of directors and have yet to be annoucned.

The full list, featuring all 74 nominees across 13 categories, can be found online at www. pentictonwesternnews.com/entertainment

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First World Cup podium for Naude Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

PENTICTON’S ANDI NAUDE earned her first FIS Freestyle Ski world cup podium spot when she took third Thursday at Lake Placid, NY.

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Andi Naude couldn’t find the right words to describe how she felt after taking third for her first podium finish in FIS Freestyle Ski world cup in Lake Placid, N.Y., last week.

“This is huge for me. It’s like a huge confidence booster, especially after the last couple of weeks,” said Naude, during a conference call following the moguls event. “I had a couple of hard competitions. This is really exciting for me.”

From a field of 29, Naude was fourth after the first qualification, scoring 77.01, which put her behind American Hannah Kearney and Canadian teammates Justin and Maxime DufourLapointe. Following the first final, Naude climbed to third with a score of 81.29 behind Justin Dufour-Lapointe and Kearney. That also had her in the top six and she maintained her thirdplace position with a score of 76.51.

“I started the day in a strong position for sure. In Finals 1, I had a little bit of problems with my ankle. I tried to put that out of my mind and just ski another good run,” said Naude. “I was

surprised to end up in third place. Extremely happy and so for the final two I just wanted to try to repeat what I had just done.”

Coach Michel Hamelin said Naude is at the level to get the podium.

“She needs to figure out how to make it happen at the right moment,” said Hamelin. “Today we tried a couple of new things in the gate. At last minute she turned, she looked at the course and she attacked the course. She had three really good runs.”

During the second final, Naude experienced a bit of a break up at the top, which caused her to be surprised at her outcome. That didn’t change how she felt about her performances.

“I felt strong for sure. I had pretty solid training,” said Naude, an Apex Freestyle Club alumnus. “I came in with high hopes. Just wanted to do my best and focus on the process and every little detail in my run.”

It’s the third time Naude has skied Lake Placid.

“It was hard but it was good snow,” added Naude, who regrouped in Penticton prior to the event. “The course is in great condition.”

KISU makes a splash at February Fling meet Mark Brett

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KISU Swim Club will be well represented at the two of biggest meets of the year following the team’s showing at the Barnett KISU February Fling and Jamboree events Jan. 31 to Feb. 1 at the community centre pool.

Seven swimmers will be competing in the Feb. 13-15, AA Provincial Championships in Chilliwack and five locals will be taking part in the Western Nationals in Edmonton, Alta.

Feb. 19-22.

“This is a big year for us because last year we only had two swimmers attend the Westerns and this year we have five, which is great,” said KISU head coach Tina Hoeben. “I’m very

happy with the kids. I was pleased with the results for where we’re at and hope to see more in the coming weeks.

“We were trying to get swimmers an opportunity to get qualifying times for the upcoming championship meets, which they did.”

Attending the Western Nationals from the team are: Payton Nackoney, Samuel Lasinski, Riley Kascak, Riley Wall and Jaren LeFranc.

Both Lasinski and Wall made their additional Western times which will give them extra events in Edmonton.

Wall, 15, accomplished that in two events, the 14 and over boys butterfly and the boys 14 and over backstroke. He finished first in the fly with an improved time of -2.5 and second

in the back with -0.28.

Lasinski was first in the boys 14 and over back with an improved time of -0.42 seconds.

Representing KISU in Chilliwack will be: Garrett Kennedy (boys 11 and under), Liam Wallich (boys 11 and under), Evan Peters (boys 12 and 13), Belize Souch Tremblay (girls 14 and over), Kristen Vandewege (girls 14 and over), Mackenzie Wallich (girls 14 and over), and Kenzi Haberstock (girls 14 and over). The Penticton team took the overall club title at the Fling finishing ahead of Liquid Lightning of West Kelowna, Vernon Kokanee and Orca from Summerland. Just over 400 swimmers took part in the meet. For additional individual results visit pentictonwesternnews.com and click on sports.

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PENTICTON’S XAVIER ROPEKE plays keep-away during a peewee tier 2 playoff game Friday at Memorial Arena. Ropeke scored once in the 10-0 win en route to sweeping the best-of-three first round playoff series.

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The Lakers lost defensive specialist Annick Cole to a knee injury during the action on the weekend. Cole, who leads the Lakers in steals per game this season, is out indefinitely and may require surgery.

The loss of Cole dwindles the Lakers’ roster down to seven healthy players. The team is hoping to get some players back in the coming weeks, but leading scorer Lyndzie Caron is still sidelined with a broken wrist and won’t be able to return to the court until March.

“It is very sad to have this many injuries in one season. I feel terrible for our girls. We have not had a weekend of basketball with a full team since the season started. It has been an emotional roller coaster and quite frustrating for everyone,” coach Dustin Hyde said.

The Lakers beat hosts Immaculata 43-24 in their first game of the tourney.

Pen High went down 27-48 against Tamanawanis in game two, marking the Lakers’ first loss in eleven games. Despite the score line, the game was tightly contested.

The Lakers were down seven halfway through the third quarter when the shots started coming down for Tamanawanis resulting in a lopsided scoreboard by the end of the fourth.

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BENJAMIN SHIPLEY, left, Ian Williams, right, and Matthias Shipley race to a tight finish in the 5 km juvenile boys skate ski race at the Nickel Plate Nordic Centre during the 2015 Teck Okanagan Cup series. The two-day event saw over 100 skiers from four different clubs around B.C.

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The sun came out to shine on over 100 racers who made it out to the Nickel Plate Nordic Centre on Jan. 30 and Feb. 1 for the sixth and seventh races of the 2015 Teck Okanagan Cup series.

The two-day event hosted competitors from four skiing clubs, including 30 skiers from the local Nickel Plate Nordic club joined by visitors from Larch Hills Nordic, Sovereign Lake Nordic and Telemark Nordic, with 66 skiers competing in the free (skate) technique races on Jan. 30 and 44 racers competing in classic sprints on Feb. 1.

Matthew Broder, 11, had a good day on the track coming in second in the Bantam 2 division.

“It was fun, I had a couple stumbles on the race course, but other than that I thought I had a good, hard race,” Broder said.

He added he practises at Nickel Plate quite a bit, making the win a little sweeter.

“It felt awesome. It’s my first top of the podium finish.

I think it’s awesome to have it at our home mountain too,” Broder said.

Edging Broder out for first in the division was Sol Jacques, a longtime skiing partner of Broder’s.

WINNER OF THE Teck Okanagan Cup master men’s 15 km race Brian May powers in toward the finish line at the Nickel Plate Nordic Centre on Jan. 31.

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He and Matthew have been on the track ever since they can remember.

“We used to be towed in these little stroller things be-

hind our parents, I think we were about one (year old), but when we actually started skiing we were about three maybe,” Jacques said.

“I love the ski community. You make friends really quick in all the races,” he said as he and his friends quickly dropped what they were doing to cheer on a fellow skier heading across the finish line.

This is his third year racing. He and Broder get in plenty of travel time racing in West Bank, Salmon Arm and Kamloops to name a few.

In the final race of the first day Brian May, from Salmon Arm, took first in the men’s 15 km race with a time of 38:53.

“It was really fun, conditions were great. It’s just really nice to be out here in the sun enjoying it,” May said.

May, who skis with Larch Hills Nordic, was neck and neck at points with Nickel Plate’s Tim Musselman Bell.

“I led the first lap, he took the second lap and finally in the third lap I was able to get away. It’s fun to have a close race and somebody to race against so it was good fun,” May said.

John Wilkie from Nickel Plate finished off the top three out of 14 finishers in the master men’s 15 km race.

Abbigail May and Randi Ostby from Larch Hills Nordic finished first and second respectively in the master women’s 10 km race followed

by Telemark’s Kari Bailey in third.

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Syrian family sponsored Louie seeks re-election Western News Staff

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A Summerland church is sponsoring a refugee family relocating to Canada.

The family of five are among 10,000 Syrian refugees the government of Canada is taking in over the next three years.

“There are millions of people around the world displaced from their homes living in refugee camps, because of war and violence, political or social oppression,” said David Sparks, co-chair of Summerland United Church’s sponsorship committee. “We will enable one refugee family to escape the danger, uncertainty and fear and give them a safe home.”

The family of two parents, two teenage daughters and a nine-year-old son are from a region of Syria which has experienced some of the most intense fighting in that country’s civil war. To escape the fighting between rebels and government forces, the family fled to Jordan. The Canadian government has put them on a list of people approved to be resettled to Canada.

Armand Houle, minister of Summerland United Church, said the United Church of Canada has a history of sponsoring and welcoming refugees.

“Whether it was the Vietnamese boat people, Bosnian refugees, or people fleeing the violence and oppression in some Latin American countries, United Church congregations across Canada, have been in the forefront of sponsoring and welcoming newcomers to Canada,” he said.

Sparks said the family is expected to arrive in Canada in two to three months, but the timeline could be as short as one month. At present. the church’s sponsorship committee is working to find suitable rental accommodations in Summerland and finding someone in the area who speaks Arabic. In addition, the church is committed to cov-

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ering the sponsorship costs, estimated at between $16,000 and $18,000.

While the financial commitment is significant, the church’s congregation decided it was important to take on the sponsorship. The congregation unanimously voted in favour of the sponsorship.

“Its a small amount of money to change one family’s life for the better,” Houle said.

He added that while the church is the sponsoring organization, he would like to see others participating as well.

“It is our hope the entire community will get involved. It really is Summerland United Church and friends who are sponsoring this family,” Houle said. “Summerland is such a great community, with a strong spirit of neighbour helping neighbour whether locally or globally. We know that this family will find a warm and supportive welcome in our community as they start a new life in Canada.”

Anyone with information on accommodations or knows of local Arabic speakers is asked to contact the United Church 250-494-1514 or email summerlanduc@shaw.ca. The church is also accepting tax-deductible donations to help the family with expenses during their first year in Canada.

After 28 years Osoyoos Indian Band Chief Clarence Louie isn’t ready to step down.

“I like working hard and I like doing things for the Osoyoos Indian Band. That’s what I went to university for,” said Louie.

The band will be going to the polls on Feb. 19 to elect a chief and five councillors. All current council members are trying for re-election, including Louie, who is being challenged by Ernest Baptiste for the chief’s position.

“That is usually the case, that is nothing new,” said Louie. “I don’t like the politics, I like the business side of things. But politics often sets the tone for business.”

Incumbents Tony Baptiste, Theresa Gabriel, Veronica McGinnis, Yvonne Weinert and Sandra Falkus are all up for re-election. They will be joined by 11 new candidates running for the five councillor positions: Jeddy Baptiste, Leona Baptiste, Neil Justin Baptiste, Russell

French immersion program perfectly full Joe Fries

Western News Staff

They’re still months away from starting, but local students interested in the late French immersion program are already showing promise in mathematics.

When the deadline for registration passed at noon Monday, staff at the Okanagan Skaha School District had received 120 applications for the fall intake of the program, enough to fill precisely four 30-student classes to capacity.

“So the good news is everybody’s going to be accommodated by the program,” superintendent Wendy Hyer told the school board at its meeting Monday.

The difficulty that remains is deciding where to place the classes.

Hyer said 75 of those who applied to the program, which begins in Grade 6, expressed an interest in attending at KVR Middle School in Penticton, while the other 45 preferred Summerland Middle School. If the numbers hold, that could potentially leave 15 students from either community travelling to classes out of town.

She recommended trustees immediately commit to creating two sections in Penticton and one in Summerland, then wait until mid-April to allow for any drop-outs before deciding where to place the fourth section.

Trustee Bruce Johnson suggested the district do all it can to keep kids in their home communities to maintain enrolment numbers in

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“It’s certainly advantageous to keep as many middle school students in Summerland as possible, because often if they have to go to Penticton, then they make friends and then Summerland Middle loses out and Summerland Secondary,” Johnson said.

Hyer confirmed that is her intention.

“That’s a big factor and that’s why we didn’t choose either way,” she explained.

“If you move that section to Summerland, it might mean that any of the kids from Nara-

mata or Kaleden won’t go, and then if we have a few kids drop out, we might end up offering a second section for (only) five kids.”

In recent years, the school district has amended its policies to no longer guarantee entry to students who have an older sibling in French immersion and by random draw now allows students to decide in which community they want to attend, regardless of where they live.

As of December, there were 665 students — about 11 per cent of the district’s total enrol-

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Since 1996, The Okanagan Fest-of-Ale has been bringing together beer lovers and brewers to celebrate the almighty ale. Every April, Penticton is host to one of the largest and longest standing beer festivals in the Pacific Northwest.

“Food and beer pairings along with cask ales were well received at last year’s event and will be included again this year,” society director and board member Martin Lewis said in a release.

This two-day event features live entertainment, fabulous local food, and samplings of everything from the palest of ales to the darkest of stouts.

Operating as a non-profit society, event organizers focus on supporting and promoting the growing world of quality brewery products, promoting local tourism along with local food and beverage factions and most importantly giving back to the community.

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Tickets can also be purchase from the Days Inn Penticton.

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Live entertainment, food and of course a wide selection of craft brews and ciders to sample at this year’s event which marks their 20th anniversary.

“A number of other new and exciting additions are in the works for the 20th,” said Lewis, who added the brewer lineup information will be released soon.

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Big White Ski Resort, Silver Star Mountain Resort, Sun Peaks Resort, Revelstoke Mountain Resort and Apex Mountain Resort are working with a new Canadian travel company to offer lower fares over Spring Break to Ontario travellers.

2015 has been a banner year for snowfall in the Okanagan, it has also brought about an exciting new partnership for skiers looking for a world class family experience that is still available during this year’s spring break season.

“For those living in Ontario who have not yet decided on where to spend their Spring Break, the five B.C. ski resorts are including the most aggressive airfares we’ve seen in a long time during the typically high priced spring break season, courtesy of NewLeaf and Flair Airlines.” said Michael J. Ballingall, chairman of the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) and senior vice-president of Big White Ski Resort Ltd. “We invite guests to take advantage of this great travel offer and enjoy the winter fun, ac-

The TuBe PArk at Apex Mountain resort draws people of all ages. it will be open every day during spring Break (March 14 to 29).

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commodations and hospitality of our renowned ski resorts. The packages are extremely high value because they include accommodations, lift tickets, ground transportation and the new low-priced airfares.”

The NewLeaf Kelowna/Okanagan Ski Program will initially focus on a seven night/

six day spring break trip from Hamilton to Kelowna (March 14 to 21), with other cities to follow. All flights will land at the convenient Kelowna International Airport. If not already included in the ski package, shuttle options to all of the resorts are available at the airport.

Apex Mountain Re-

sort is offering 50 per cent off full-day lift tickets for Family Day on Feb. 9, all riders need to do is show their B.C. drivers licence or other proof of residency.

Free hot chocolate and marshmallows will be handed out around the fire from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Tube Park on Feb. 8.

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We require 5 qualified Canadian Drivers Immediately. We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for the Western Provinces. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time.

Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs.

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All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume and abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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We require qualified US capable Class 1 drivers immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid.

Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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Three 12 hour shifts per week consisting of Thurs., Fri., & Sat., Day shift 9:30 am - 9:30 pm. Exp. working with a C-5 Quad & exp. w/ceiling lifts & other related equipment an asset. Comparable wage & training avail. Certified Care Aids can submit resume via email to: w_squires@shaw.ca Security guards needed, must have Security License, part time/flexible, $11/hr., call (250)492-0911

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40’Containers under $2500!

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APPLE PLAZA, Prime Central location in busy plaza; ample parking. 2300 SF build to suit; 220 SF shared office space; 600 SF up 1100 SF, call Barb 250-770-0536

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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FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

Shavings & Sawdust Friendly service from Summerland since 1972 Les Porter 250-490-1132

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Wanted; will pay cash for established Lawn and Yard Care Client list, Penticton to Osoyoos, 250-486-6591, 7pm-8pm

ARE YOU WANTING TO RENOVATE? Framing, gyproc, painting, ooring, bathrooms, decks, windows and doors 35 years experience home/business References Available Licensed, Insured, WCB Ted Lund (250)490-7991

Kiln Dried Wood Shavings, 54, 60 and 110 cu. yd., bulk loads, delivered starting @ $200 load, (250)770-0214

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Misc. for Sale SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD available online: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT or call 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Really big sale!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Call Pioneer Steel at 1-800-668-5422 or online: www.pioneersteel.ca

Firearms Local Okanagan Resident looking to purchase firearms, fully licensed, will travel, Phone (250)809-9664

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Open Houses SAT. FEB 7, 10:30-12:30. 380 Wade Ave East Penticton. 2 bdrm 1 bath $260,000 for info call: 250-809-5085

Rentals Commercial/ Industrial 2400sq’ Office/Warehouse space. #2-690 McCurdy Rd. Approved for food processing or other uses. Reasonable rate, $8.50/sf. Clean & ready.

3ph, secure compound. Rick, 250-770-0903 Commercial unit for lease, 400sqft office, 900sqft garage with oh door, $1200, call (250)492-0911

Business Opportunity at APPLE PLAZA, furnished & equipped upscale office space, 1500 sqft. up to 2300 sqft. ready for occupancy, call for details, Barb 250-770-0536

Homes for Rent 4 brm 2 bath separate entrance, fenced vegetable yard.

Garage. Lot parking. Long term only. Pet ok. $1599. 250487-0268. Close to walmart.

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calendar Wednesday February 4

Order Of St. Luke is holding a parish eucharist healing service at noon on Feb. 4 in St. Saviours Church. Study and coffee group at 10 a.m. in the club room. The healing miracles of Jesus. t he B ereavement reSOurce Centre at 626 Martin Street hosts weekly drop-in grief support sessions at 6:30 p.m. Adults welcome.

Call 250-490-1107 for more info. fraternal Order Of the Eagles has a homemade soup and sandwich lunch at noon. Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. e v e ry BingO WedneSday in the Legion hall with the Ladies Auxiliary, 502 Martin St. at 1 p.m.

Lunches are available.

SOuth main drOp-in Centre has beginner line dance at 9 a.m., medical Qi Gong at 10 a.m., coffee social 10 a.m. to noon, easy to intermediate line dance and cribbage at 1 p.m. and Pilates at 3:30 p.m., ukulele strumalong at 6:30 p.m.

anavetS haS hump Day with Stu’s kitchen open from 9 a.m. to noon, with dinner at 5:30 p.m. Entertainment by Shindigger at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday February 5

the SOuth Okanagan Genealogical Society members report on new research possibilities as presented at 2014 provincial conference at 7 p.m. on Feb. 5 in the library auditorium. Emphasis on UK, Canadian and Australian research. the legiOn ladieS Auxiliary Lunch Bunch meets at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 5 at the Bear’s Den Restaurant, 950 Westminster Ave. W. Screening mammOgraphy Service at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 15244 North Victoria Rd., Summerland on Feb. 5 starting at 10 a.m. and Feb. 6 at 8 a.m.

Appointment necessary.

1-800-663-9203. elkS cluB On Ellis Street has fun darts at 7 p.m. fitneSS friendS meetS every Monday and

Thursday in the Legion hall, 502 Martin St. at 10 a.m. Come lose those extra pounds. Call Dot at 250-492-5400 for info. r Oyal c anadian legiOn branch 40 has crib at 7 p.m. in the Legion hall at 502 Martin St. SOuth main drOpin Centre has Spanish conversation and carpet bowling at 10 a.m., improver line dance, bingo and a crafters meeting at 1 p.m. Call 250-493-2111 to confirm line dance activities. anavetS haS Stu’S kitchen open 9 a.m. to noon, 269 Darts club at 7:30 p.m. fraternal Order Of the Eagles has tacos at 5 p.m. and musical trivia bingo at 7 p.m.

Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St.

Friday

February 6 friday SOcial dance with Vic and the Band Masters at South Main Drop-In Centre, 2965 South Main St. starting at 7:30 p.m. $6 per person.

learning at lunch presents a free seminar on how to navigate the healthcare system on Feb. 6 at noon with Arthur and Cheryl Halsted of SORCO speaking to many of the available medical services and what you can expect from them.

Effective communication between the patient and the caregiver is emphasized. Everyone welcome. fraternal Order Of the Eagles has dinner at 5 p.m. followed by entertainment with Destiny the band at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. c anadian r Oyal legiOn branch 40 has fish and chips lunch at 11:30 a.m. elkS cluB On Ellis Street has drop-in fun darts and pool at 7 p.m. funtimerS’ BallrOOm dance Club meet most Friday evenings, upstairs at the Elks Club, 343 Ellis St., from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Come and enjoy an evening of ballroom and Latin American dance.

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tact Robert McKenzie at 250-493-0601 or visit pentictonfuntimers.org. anavetS haS Stu’S Kitchen open from 9

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