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ROMEO MEDRANO stands with 55 other new Canadians at the citizenship ceremonies held at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on Tuesday.

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With tears streaming down his face Romeo Medrano sang the national anthem as a Canadian citizen for the first time this week.

Standing in the front row of the Cleland Theatre, the Filipino immigrant was among 56 people from 18 countries who received the Administration of the Oath of Citizenship March 10.

“This is my life now,” said Medrano afterwards while still dabbing his eyes with the back of his hand. “Sorry, I’m just so emotional.

We had a lot of challenges to get here and I’m so happy I’m a Canadian citizen with the tradition, the culture.

“I love the country, I love the people. I’m from the Philippines originally but I’m Canadian now.”

At the other end of the spectrum at the cer-

emony were people like Catherine Jackson and John O’Connell, both having lived in Canada for many years already.

“Why has it taken so long? Honestly, I don’t like doing tests,” said Jackson who came to Canada from England at the age of four in the early 70s. “Actually, both my children are Canadian and I just had a granddaughter and it just seemed like the right time.

“I’ve been back (to England) a couple of times since then, but I love it here. It’s beautiful.”

Jackson operates the Peach Orchard Campground in Summerland.

O’Connell is the president of a major manufacturing firm in Penticton who also came here in the 70s from Ireland.

“I just wanted to travel and there was a lot of opportunity in Canada and there still is,” he said. “But I just loved the country, loved the

people. The scenery, the lakes, just a great place to live.”

Gagan Rai, 17, originally from India and now living in Oliver where he is attending South Okanagan Secondary School, was among the younger members of the group who took the oath and is just beginning his life journey.

“I feel awesome, it’s a good feeling,” he said about becoming a Canadian. You can do a lot more stuff and I want to be an electrician and will be going to BCIT.” Mayor Andrew Jakubeit was among those who welcomed the new citizens.

“We want to be able to celebrate whatever traditions, culture and ethnicity that you bring into our community because that’s what helps our community grow stronger,” he said.

For citizenship judge Gerald Pash who administered the oath, the day was a homecom-

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In his address he told the new Canadians about their rights and freedoms and the obligation they have to their new country.

He added there were many different reasons why people chose to move here.

“Someone fell in love with someone or fell in love with the country,” said Pash. “As well, it’s not unusual in a group of 55 or 60 to know that there is someone who spent months, even years in a refugee camp, living under canvas wondering whether you would ever be safe.

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Failed hockey dorm proponents face criminal charges Dale Boyd

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Two men are being charged with three criminal offences in relation to the now defunct Okanagan Elite Hockey Association.

Loren Reagan and Michael Gordon Elphicke are both charged with fraud and theft over $5,000 related to the Okanagan Elite Hockey Association. They also are facing a charge related to operating an unauthorized lottery scheme in 2011 and 2012. Information from the Penticton court states the charges were sworn on Jan. 29, 2015.

The association was involved in a civil suit in 2012 with parents who had raised over $100,000 through fundraising efforts to send minor hockey players to Europe, when the trip was abruptly cancelled.

The lawyer representing the parents, Nathan Wahoski, told the Western News in 2012 that nobody knew where the money went.

“The bottom line is that someone took the money and used it for other things, maybe used it for personal reasons,” Wahoski said.

Reagan was also tied into a failed project to build a hockey dormitory next to the South Okanagan Events Centre, which came to a crashing end in March 2012, after news about the OEHA fraud suit came to light and his backers, Citation Ventures, pulled out, also accusing him of fraudulent business practices.

Some of the parents’ money may have been used to help secure the deal Reagan was making with the city.

Wahoski told the Western News that he had cheques showing that the City of Penticton unknowingly received some money from the fund as well as substantial amounts paid to Reagan personally.

Citation Ventures also provided the Western News with a copy of a wire transfer showing that $20,000 was transferred on Nov. 21, 2011 to them from one of the accounts named in the application requesting the court freeze the assets of the OEHA. Though Reagan’s $925,000 deal to buy the Eckhardt properties never went through, he nevertheless began construction until the city issued a stop work order.

When the hockey dorm deal crashed, the contractors hired by Reagan went unpaid, and Penticton, along with Elphicke, Reagan and the OEHA were named in $1.6 million worth of civil suits from the contractors. Two of the companies have since discontinued their claims against Elphicke.

In March 2013, Elphicke created a Facebook group “Bring Loren Peter Reagan (Mason) To Justice,” where he claims he was defrauded by his former business partner as well.

Elphicke and Reagan will appear in court on separate dates in April.

Steps to healthy living Kristi Patton

Western News Staff

Engaging people of all ages from youth to seniors, the Healthy Living Fair promotes steps to living a healthier life.

“We have been growing every year and what we have changed is adding some younger components, so we have the youth involved and get families out. It is not just about people coming in and going through the health assessments anymore,” said Kirby Laing, Healthy Living Fair co-chair.

That is demonstrated in the wide-range of topics on the agenda Saturday at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre.

From the YES Penticton Youth Project, which works to give youth a voice while leading healthy, productive lives to Interior Health presenting their My Health is Sexy Campaign, encouraging all adults to get tested for HIV. They will be among the more than 70 exhibitors at the fair.

“The event is free of charge too. We didn’t want to have any restrictions. We could charge a couple of dollars for admission but we want this event to be all inclusive so anyone from the community can come,” said Lang.

It is also good for the businesses who are exhibiting their services. The event allows organizations to sell memberships, recruit new members, volunteers and clients.

“Exhibitors get to show what they do in a more intimate setting where they can talk to people one-on-one,” said Lang, who also operated City Centre Fitness who will have a booth set up. “We show that we offer a variety of classes at our gym and we will have equipment people can try out. A lot of people are intimidated to go to a gym so getting a chance to see what we offer in this environment is great. We have some of the safest strength equipment out there for the middle age and older category.”

Keynote speaker at the fair is Dr. Art Hister, who take the main stage at 9:15 a.m.

He will speak on the topic Simple Steps for a Longer, Healthier, Happier Life. Hister will use his humorous common-sense style to tell the audience the many simple steps just about anyone, no matter how young or old, no matter their previous medical history can take to achieve a healthier life.

The fair is also offering a free healthy living assessment for any community member who pre-registers at www.healthylivingfair.com. Each pre-registered participant will receive the For My Health! profile and plan assessment document that they will then take to each of the various healthy living assessment stations. Each station will host a health professional and

Kirby Layng who operates City Centre Fitness demonstrates one of the pieces of fitness equipment that will be featured at the gym’s display during the Okanagan Similkameen Healthy Living Fair March 14 at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre.

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support crew who will assist you with completing your assessment profile. The stations include assessments on activity levels, eating habits, stop smoking, blood pressure, well-being and goal setting.

The City of Penticton is offering twofor-one access to the community centre swimming pool or fitness room for completing participant evaluation after visiting all of the Healthy Living Assessment stations. The evaluation must be completed and dropped off at the City of Penticton Community Centre booth #28 to receive the pass.

A number of exhibitors will also be offering hourly draws, gift baskets, fitness passes and more.

The Healthy Living Fair takes place on Saturday, March 14 at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. Show hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and there is no entrance fee. Parking is free but limited.

Follow the event on Twitter @OSHealthyLiving, hashtag #OSHLS and on Facebook Okanagan-Similkameen Healthy Living Fair.

Schedule of events

9:15 a.m. - Keynote speaker- Dr. art Hister.

10:30 a.m. - Physical activity demo with City Centre Health and Fitness 10:30 a.m. - Healthy eating session with Lisa Kilgour 11:30 a.m. - Physical activity demo with Penticton racquet and Fitness Club noon - Healthy eating session with interior Health 12:30 p.m. - Physical activity demo with get bent active arts Society 1 p.m. - The yES Project Presentation 1:30 p.m. - Physical activity demo with City of Penticton rec Department 1:30 p.m. - Healthy eating session with raina Lutz 2:30 p.m. - Physical activity demo with bodies on Power 3 p.m. - Healthy eating session with Sherry Medernach, diabetes educator from interior Health

Daycare operator planning information sessions Steve Kidd

Western News Staff

A local daycare operator isn’t giving up on her plans to open a new location in a residential neighbourhood near Skaha Lake Park.

After hearing from concerned neighbours at a public hearing in February, Penticton city council decided to delay a decision on Tina Bootsma’s plans for a daycare at 96 Yorkton Ave. Now Bootsma is planning an information

session of her own to answer the concerns of the neighbourhood about traffic, noise and changes to the property.

“I’ve invited city council and I have dropped off personal invitations to everyone in the neighbourhood. I’m also inviting anyone interested in knowing what we are all about there and what we are planning on doing,” said Bootsma.

The information session is scheduled for March 19 at 6:30 p.m. at her daycare centre in classroom 31 of Wiltse Elementary School.

“This is for just for people regarding the rezoning, any questions they have to do with the traffic, the programming or what we are planning on doing with the property,” said Bootsma. “I am hoping not to have a lot of people enquiring about daycare, because that is not what this is about. One step at a time.”

Bootsma said that one of the common concerns seems to be about changing the look of the property.

“I just really want to emphasize the fact that we are not planning on changing the outside of the house at all,” she said. Noise

is also not likely to be a problem, she continued.

Typical programming in the daycare, according to Bootsma, would have children outside for 30 minutes in the morning and an hour in the afternoon, which might be spent at the park, depending on the weather.

“We are just wanting to enhance the neighbourhood, rather than being any kind of disruption. That is very important to us,” she said.

Bootsma is expecting to appear before council again on April. 7.

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Mosaic mystery art deemed vandalism Steve Kidd

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Citizens are being asked to report any instances of what the city is calling broken-plate vandalism. the mosaic tiles are jagged with sharp edges and have the potential to cause injury.

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Residents should note that sampling and testing is conducted regularly and results are closely monitored. All results indicate that the water is safe to consume and well within Canadian drinking water guidelines.

To help local areas of turbidity within the system, the City will be flushing water mains in certain areas over the next few weeks. Customers in affected areas could see discoloration of the tap water. If you see a difference, run cold water taps for 10-15 minutes or until it clears. Customers may want to check the clarity of their water before doing laundry. The City of Penticton regrets any inconvenience, and thanks

Penticton has a reputation as a beautiful city, but city hall has a message for someone trying to add a few more touches.

Please don’t.

The city has received reports from citizens complaining of unsafe art in at least three locations. Plates or other pottery has been broken into shards, and then set on infrastructure with some type of adhesive compound – either glue, putty or grout – into various shapes, designs and arrangements.

The intent appears to be decorative – perhaps imitating mosaic tile decorations – even though they have jagged and sharp edges.

“We’re hoping the individuals can channel their creative energy into better avenues,” said Mayor Andrew Jakubeit in a release.

“The reality is this is unsafe. The locations were all in public areas, particularly access points where beach users could be in sandals or barefoot, and not expecting sharp objects.”

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rator of the Penticton Art Gallery, said it might have been wellintended but was an ill-conceived exercise.

The guerrilla art movement, where the artist leaves anonymous art pieces in public places, has a substantial history said Crawford, explaining that a contemporary example would be yarn bombing, where artists wrap trees and other objects in multicoloured yarn.

This kind of art is done without permission and in this case, Crawford said from what he saw, these weren’t well thought out works of art, and sharp edges sticking up makes them hazardous.

“In that regard, it is a public safety issue,” said Crawford.

He doesn’t think there was any attempt to

customers for their patience.

Be aware of phone scams The City of Penticton is advising the public to be aware that fraudulent calls are being placed with residents indicating their power supply is scheduled to be shut off today if they don’t reconcile outstanding utility amounts. The caller consistently seems to state they are from BC Hydro or are “a technician,” and state the person receiving the call owes money to utilities and their power is scheduled to go off today if they don’t pay. The calls all originate from a “1800” number.

The City of Penticton is not calling residents regarding their utility accounts, and caller

harm, but suggested the creator find alternative outlets.

“There are better ways that one could express themselves and I would certainly be more than happy to sit down and talk with someone,” said Crawford.

The city, however, considers it out and out vandalism. Considering the danger of someone being hurt, the public is being asked to report any other examples.

“Are there more that aren’t necessarily visible? Are they around playgrounds? We are hoping that the public will keep their eyes and ears open,” said communications officer Simone Blais.

Blais said it is difficult to say how much cleanup of the broken pottery cost the city, but the hours crews put in scraping it off could have been put to better use elsewhere.

If anyone sees additional instances of what the city is calling broken plate vandalism, they are asked to report it to Bylaw Services at 250-490-2440 so that it can be removed to keep the public safe.

ID typically will show City phone numbers with the “250-490-“ prefix. Should someone receive such a phone call, they should not provide any information to the caller.

The City of Penticton advises residents to be vigilant against fraud. Scams can involve individuals impersonating companies and organizations to lead citizens into believing that a request for information from a legitimate entity. This type of fraud can be generally perpetrated by mail, email or phone - with the aim to obtain information like personal, financial or password data. If you think you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud, please contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-4958501 or http://www.antifraudcentre.ca.

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Firefighters blaze new trail in training Steve Kidd

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Picture yourself surrounded by smoke and darkness, with a heavy air tank on your back and a breathing mask over your face as you try to find your way to the door and safety.

That’s not a nightmare, just a description of a typical training scenario for firefighters.

Graham Vujcich, the new training officer for the Penticton Fire Department admits that some parts of firefighter training can be unnerving, but the point is to prepare crews for real world challenges, not to traumatize them.

“You build confidence in the gear they are wearing, the safety equipment, so they know they are safe. Once they know that, you can ramp the training up,” he said.

It’s all about adding to what he calls the firefighters’ toolbox, the skills and training they bring with them on the job.

“You want them to be able to think because things don’t go to plan at fires. There are new challenges all the time, so the better skill set you have to deal with them all, the better,” said Vujcich.

Though the training officer position Vujcich took on last month is new to the Penticton Fire Department, he isn’t. He’s been with the department since 1994 as a fulltime firefighter, and as an auxiliary before that. But he has experience as a firefighter in New Zealand, and three years as an initial attack firefighter for the B.C. forest service.

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PENTICTON FIREFIGHTERS (left to right) Chris Forster, Graham Vujcich and Mike Sutherland during a simulated rescue in the indoor training facility now in operation at the Number 2 hall.

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and I have done a ton of it in the last 20 years. I am a first responder instructor and I have some part-time ambulance experience from a long time ago,” said Vujcich. “I use all that to help the guys on shift train.”

Along with adding two firefighters, council approved funding for Vujcich’s position last fall. The concept was to be able to offer more training in house for Penticton’s

firefighters but also to work towards developing the existing emergency training centre into a full-fledged and accredited live fire training centre, serving the South Okanagan region.

There are several levels of firefighter training and certification, from basic up to the 10-01 professional qualification.

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School calendar causes concern for trustee Steve Kidd

Western News Staff

The Okanagan Skaha school board managed to approve a calendar for the 2015-16 school year this week, but not without some heated discussion.

“We always say we are doing it for the kids, but I don’t see how kids benefit from this calendar,” said trustee Bruce Johnson.

He was concerned the calendar has schools closed to students for six days through the course of the year and extends the length of school days by five minutes to make up for lost time.

“I don’t believe that five or 10 minutes at the end of the day accomplishes very much as compared to when you are in the school for a whole day and you are going through the routine,” said Johnson, a retired educator. “All kids need consistency, they need bookends, they need solid weeks of education and learning.

“This calendar, in my opinion, doesn’t do it.”

The next school year starts on Sept. 8, 2015, and finishes June 30, 2016. The collective agreement with the Okanagan Skaha Teachers Union requires the school year to start after Labour Day and finish by the last Friday in June.

While the union has agreed to extend the year beyond the last Friday to June 30, assistant superintendent Dave Burgoyne said the union would not agree to extend the year on both ends.

Superintendent Wendy Hyer described the calendar as a complicated issue due to a “strange year” that has Labour Day falling a full week into September.

“What that does is it compresses the amount of instructional hours into a school year of a handful of days less than a normal school year,” said Superintendent Wendy Hyer. “Then we compound the issue of how the calendar falls with also closing for two days (to accommodate the Winter Games).

The calendar includes a school improvement day and five professional development days, two of which are scheduled to coincide with the closure of schools for the Winter Games in February.

In past years, some Pro-D days were scheduled in late August, allowing time for a two-week spring break. However, the 2015-16 calendar reflects a request by teachers to add those days back into the educational year.

Johnson described the resulting calendar as teacher-friendly, rather than kid-friendly. He implored OSTU to start the year earlier in this case, allowing two Pro-D days and the school improvement day to be scheduled in the first week of September.

“They still get a three day weekend and get back to school on Tuesday,” said Johnson. “I know there is a collective agreement. I know there is a problem there, but we have done it before, we can do it again, if we are really making this decision for the kids.”

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for all of those as much as possible.

What is happening now is guys are going away to secure that training to places like Texas or Alberta,” said Vujcich.

The North Okanagan Regional District fire training centre can provide some of the modules and refresher training, but having it available in Penticton saves money.

“What we have going is loca-

tion. The Oliver department, if they go to Vernon for training, then they are looking at hotels and everything else. So it is kind of a no-brainer for them to come here, train and they can go home at night,” he said.

“Before, we would be sending our guys out of town to train and they couldn’t do it on shift, so there is a huge cost savings that we can provide on shift training for our paid staff.”

Vujcich will also be drawing on specialists within the fire department to add to the training regimen.

“This isn’t really my job. This is our job as a department. We have high-angle rope technicians, we have all kinds of guys with specific training,” said Vujcich. “There is no point in me taking on high-angle rope rescue when we have guys that are way more qualified, and frankly, better at it, to help build that tool box.”

Taking on all the training, all the time would be an impossible job, according to Vujcich. His goal is to manage the training and get it pointed in the right direction.

Penticton has been working on their training facility behind the Dawson Avenue fire hall for a number of years, and Vujcich said it is also a group effort to keep it growing. B&L Machine shop is helping build a new burn prop, he said, and Penticton Towing regularly delivers vehicles for firefighters to cut up and practise extraction exercises on.

“We partner with a lot of people and we are looking to increase those partnerships,” said Vujcich. “It’s not only city money that is building this facility.”

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EDITORIAL

Nude beach not about “core values” In his latest Mayor’s Minute blog post, Mayor

Andrew Jakubeit suggested the controversy over Three Mile Beach is about “interpretations of family and social values, which may be different depending on your background or beliefs.”

Personal “core values,” as the mayor puts it, have nothing to do with any decision made about Three Mile Beach. Council needs to consider legal issues and what is best for the community.

Legal issues are definitely a bit murky, but the basic statement in the Criminal Code of Canada is that being nude in public is unlawful. The two court cases that are held up as precedent refer to seclusion, or the appearance of seclusion. A beach in open view of several houses alongside a road can hardly be considered secluded in any way. But that, in any regard, is up to the RCMP to enforce, or not.

What’s best for the community is also a thorny issue. Proponents of a clothing optional beach are fond of talking about what a boon it could be to the tourism industry, but they have never backed up this statement with any figures.

And, in this case, the community starts with the local landowners, who are opposed to making the beach clothing optional. Yes, Three Mile Beach has a history as the spot for skinny-dipping, but that applied to a more secluded portion north of the public beach the naturists have now moved on to. Jakubeit also talks about both groups coming together to find a compromise, but that isn’t a realistic hope in this case. That’s not because of the people involved, but the very basic issues that are driving each side. The naturists feel entitled to a place where they get closer to the sun, and the local residents don’t want it happening in their neighbourhood.

Not much room for compromise PENTICTON WESTERN there.

There has also been a very clear warning from Three Mile Road landowners that they plan to sue for damages in terms of decreased property values should the city endorse a clothing optional beach. What’s best for the community doesn’t include spending taxpayer dollars on a multi-million dollar law suit that could have been avoided.

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Peanuts, lactose and gluten, oh my Food allergies, to me at least, seem to be increasingly on the rise as more and more people are suffering some sort of reaction to just about every conceivable food substance.

The scary thing is the questionable components causing these reactions are not the 45-letter, unpronounceable words but your basic, natural ingredients.

One of the most maligned foods in my estimation is the lowly peanut. Not that long ago it was a staple of kids’ diets and the snack of choice aboard most airlines.

Now, many places you go have a variety of signs warning visitors there is no guarantee, food, people, animals or clothing had not come in contact with the shelled legume.

I even saw a sign on the outside of a school door advising the building was no longer nut friendly.

Walking along the aisle in the grocery store with a bag of peanuts, caught the sideways glances of other shoppers as they quickly stepped aside.

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Mark Brett Photos Inc. doing?” I heard one lady ask just a little too loudly.

One startling bit of information about the peanut, which I’m sure most people are aware of, is that it is not really a nut but a legume, I discovered on Wikipedia.

It reads simply: The domesticated peanut is an amphidiploid or allotetraploid, meaning that it has two sets of chromosomes from two different species, thought to be A. duranensis and A. ipaensis.

These probably combined in the wild to form the tetraploid

species A. monticola, which gave rise to the domesticated peanut.

Domesticated peanut?

Speaking of food there is a growing backlash about genetically modified organisms (GMO) especially with the growing farm-to-table movement.

The Arctic apple in particular has been in the news lately, especially since the United States government has approved its sale in that country.

Unlike its counterparts this particular brand does not go brown after you cut or bite into it, at least it takes a little longer.

To me, the discolouring is mother nature’s way of saying it shouldn’t take that long to eat an apple in the first place.

Odds and sods

I had an opportunity this week to meet two men whose stories were way over and above what you would call inspirational.

The first was John Michael Cerne, who recently received the Medal of Bravery for running into a burning building

and undoubtably, saving a coworkers life.

I think when many people see stories like his, everyone asks themselves the same question.

Would I do that?

Hopefully we’ll never have to know the answer.

The other person who truly moved me was Romeo Medrano (read his story on the front page) whose acceptance as a Canadian citizen was a little overwhelming, after he took the oath at a citizenship ceremony at the Cleland Theatre.

Life in the Philippines, before moving here, was obviously hard and now, with a new life and future for his family, the tears of joy flowed freely.

Something that should be thought about the next time we sing our national anthem.

As citizenship judge Gerald Pash said, what we have and too often take for granted, was purchased at the cost of many lives in the past and continues to be today.

Mark Brett is a photographer and reporter for the Penticton Western News

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letters Off-roading damaging environment (Re: Off-road vehicle use forum, Penticton Western News, March 11) Some people kill animals by going out with a gun and blowing them away in the name of a sport in which only one side has agreed upon the rules, and the other side pays for it with their very lives.

Others kill animals with the stroke of a pen at the legislature, city council, government, business or board office. Ill-considered, human-centric policies neglect the welfare of the other species, the welfare of society and the environment be damned.

Many of us urge you to do the right thing and protect our wildlife and our precious, delicate, disappearing ecology.

A rare opportunity, a great responsibility awaits you, our local decision-makers, to craft a wise, forward-thinking, compassionate, ecologically and socially sound outcome. It is your responsibility to consider most highly the voices of the voiceless, those individuals and communities of living beings whose lives will be taken, homes destroyed, families fragmented by any decision which allows a thoughtless and harmful intrusion into their disappearing habitats.

For some species on the brink, and there are

What’s an opinion?

Over the last while, there have been many letters submitted by locals (me included) that would seem to shoot messengers and not the messages. Many letters submitted seem to be more personally directed than issue directed. Let’s see why this is.

To understand the reality, we have to arrive at a simple definition of the word opinion. The dictionary simply says, “opinion is a belief or judgment that rests on grounds insufficient to produce complete certainty.”

Other words that are replacement words for opinion are: assumption, attitude, conclusion, notion, sentiment, viewpoint, fancy, persuasion, say-so, slant, take and think, to name but a few.

We have always been led to believe that each of us is entitled to an opinion. Doesn’t matter as to whether or not others think that it is a wrong opinion, we are entitled to it. Is there somewhere that this is etched in stone? Opinions are like mouths, everybody has one. It just depends on what comes out of these mouths.

Nowhere is the word opinion more in use than when it comes to politics. It seems that everyone that is not elected and some of those that have been elected, have all the solutions to all of the political problems faced by governments at the local level; the provincial level; the national and international levels as well.

There isn’t anyone that I have ever come across that doesn’t have a fix for some political problem. Opinions (including mine) given are just that, opinions!

If we tried to run a business, cultural program, sports

many in this region, this may be the final straw that pushes them into extinction, the most final of all ends.

These, mostly little ones, will go in silence, hemorrhaging from pressure injuries due to soil impaction, suffocating in fear and desperation in their cut off burrows or crushed beneath the wheels of an ATV, wounded and dying. They will die in earnest, while their killers enjoy their fun.

You will hear many voices on this issue, many louder than mine. All louder than the silenced voices of the animals, birds, lizards and other denizens of the local environment. You must weigh the importance of their pleasures, which can be had elsewhere and in other forms, with the loss of lives and homes of those who will suffer the most.

Can we instead choose to protect those vulnerable populations from inevitable destruction, turning to best practices in outdoor recreation? Can we focus on accessible, sustainable activities which will allow people to enjoy our great outdoors while coexisting with our wildlife?

I would also like to address the issue of the serious deficit of accessible recreational opportunities for youth in the South Okana-

program, educational program or scientific program, just think of how much more of a mess that we would be in than what we are in now. It reminds me of the kitchen with three different chefs trying to prepare the same dish. It would be bedlam.

Overall, opinion is not a bad thing. Without opinion, we might not enjoy the many achievements made in technology, science, life skills, trade skills, industrial accomplishments, manufacturing and so on.

Opinion, at some time, at some place, played a part in reaching goals in these areas.

I guess the moral of this is that, if we stop having opinions, we stagnate or spin our tires in one place.

All opinions are not necessarily bad, It is just the fact that some are better than others. At least, that’s my opinion.

Ron Barillaro Penticton

Missing Messmer

On behalf of the former owner’s, management and team players of the 1986 Penticton Knights, Canadian Centennial Cup winners, may we all express our sincere condolences to the family of Ivan Messmer, who back in the mid 80’s was one of the strongest supporters.

Ivan attended most of our games and his presence on road trips, using an old school bus, was always a fun event.

We all remember one occasion when the bus caught fire and regardless of where we were all sitting, it was a mad scramble as we all attempted to elbow past Ivan to see who could get off first.

Ivan will be missed by all who knew him. Although we all

gan. Studies have shown that regular access to recreational activities is a marker for future responsible citizenship and leadership, helping kids learn how to work collectively in a positive way.

I saw first hand when I was a park commissioner the impact of rec programs on struggling: neighbourhoods and how increased programming directly correlated with a decrease in negative societal outcomes. All terrain vehicle (ATV) riding, however, does not fall into the category of accessible, affordable recreation as it is neither affordable nor accessible for most families and on this basis alone should not be granted public favour, access to public lands or any form of public funding.

In short, ATVs should be banned on public lands, and strongly regulated elsewhere.

If, for any reason you choose to consider allowing ATVs any form of access, you must ensure that an independent environmental assessment be completed on each applicable area at the expense of this proposed user group since they do not merit public funding.

admired Ivan’s talent in business and in politics, it was his kindness towards everyone that impressed all of us. Ivan will be truly missed.

William Waddell Penticton

Media’s entanglement

The Penticton Western News reminded us of our great heritage with the 1955 World Champion Vees.

I was born in Oliver five weeks later and was told many stories and forced weekly to freeze on the wooden bleachers as my dad and his brothers watched their games. Even then, the media and sports experts were throwing negative comments around trying to garner support to stop them from going to Germany. The media was proved wrong and opinion making was interrupted, as our boys became heroes, world heroes.

The media knows they hold a lot of sway, just watch and read what they say about Israel. Unfortunately, ill-informed people believe them.

Before PM Netanyahu’s March 3 speech to the U.S. Congress we were flooded with unhealthy reporting. But in total contrast, and against what the Western media wanted their audience to believe, columnist Dr. Ahmed Al-Faraj wrote an article on March 2, in the Saudi daily Al-Jazirah, unquestionably supporting the Israeli PM. “... since (Obama) is working to sign an agreement with Iran that will come at the expense of the U.S.’s longtime allies in the Gulf, I am very glad of Netanyahu’s firm stance and [his decision] to speak against the nuclear agreement at the American Congress despite the

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Obama administration’s anger and fury. I believe that Netanyahu’s conduct will serve our interests, the people of the Gulf, much more than the foolish behaviour of one of the worst American presidents. Do you agree with me?”

Well done PM Netanyahu, for you sought the peace of much more than just your country and personal interests. You are what a leader should be. I applaud you.

Terry Magnus Penticton

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On David Kampe donating $2 million to Penticton hospital expansion:

“Wow! Awesome!! Thank you sir from a long-time resident who is currently in nursing school. On behalf of all people of Penticton and surrounding area who will benefit greatly by your generosity.”

— posted by Jen Gray

“Two thumbs up! My husband worked for him about 12 years ago and he was awesome to his employees as well. He does amazing things for the community! Much appreciated.”

— posted by Sarah Larsen

“Thank you for all you do for this beautiful city of Penticton. You are such a giving man for your community and for bringing in the Snowbirds for Peachfest this summer and for the concerts we also get to enjoy free of charge.

With your help Penticton will get our much needed expansion for our local hospital. Thank you once again!”

— posted by Dawn Hanson

“This man has supported our community in so many ways and has given so much to our community. I don’t think the residents of Penticton even know how much he has done for the growth of our beautiful city. Many thanks to him for all that he has done and continues to do. He has supported the SOEC in allowing the children and students to attend each hockey game. He has donated land and money to our hospital to allow for the expansion and growth of our city. He brings in entertainment to celebrate our beautiful city and fireworks for all to enjoy and so much more! Thank you!”

— posted by Debbie Desgagne

“Thank you David Kampe for being the difference! You rock!”

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“Thank you Mr.Kampe. We need more business in Penticton and around it to do the same thing.”

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“Wonderful. Thank you. He should be made Citizen of the Year for Penticton”

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Concerns about patient care and funding have caused a teen addiction rehabilitation centre near Keremeos to suddenly close its doors.

Operators of the The Crossing, run by Portage British Columbia, abruptly halted operations on March 5, laying off 30 staff members including full time, part time and seasonal workers.

No new clients have been accepted into the residential addictions facility since October because of ongoing issues relating to level of care according to Dr. Connie Coniglio, provincial executive-director of Children and Women’s Mental Health and Substance Use Programs. The program is an agency under the Provincial Health Services Authority.

“A ministry and health authority review of the facility found issues with the model of care provided, including inadequate staff training and access to community services post-discharge,” an emailed statement from the PHSA said.

“A subsequent inspection by Interior Health Licensing found issues of non-compliance with the residential and community care legislation, including failing to have a full-time manager on site and reports of misconduct between a staff member and client.”

Interior Health could not be reached for comment before press time. Coniglio said there was also concerns regarding how Portage spent the $2.5 million it received from the province annually to operate the facility.

“We had some concerns with some of the spending and asked for an external audit on how they were using funds,” she said.

It’s unclear if an external audit will be completed since Portage is no longer operating the facility.

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gramming. The PHSA became involved in overseeing the operation of The Crossing in April 2014, taking over from Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health regional health authorities. The shift was a request from the Ministry of Health brought on by ongoing issues and a desire to make the facility’s reach province wide.

“Basically, the Provincial Health Authority have been working with the Portage group for many, many months trying to get an agreement moving forward. We were working on recommendations and making changes and working with Portage on those changes,” she said.

Representatives from Portage did not return recent calls and emails but did speak with Black Press days after the closure. Seychelle Harding, communications director for Portage said in a previous interview the reason for the facility’s sudden closure was a result of not being able to come to an agreement with the province specifically relating to the budget.

“We met the employees there to tell them the news. Most of them were not surprised and the reason behind the decision is that. Portage has been trying for about two years to get to an agreement with the provincial health authorities and we just couldn’t get to an agreement,” she said in an interview on March 9.

With the closing of the The Crossing there are only two residential addictions recovery programs left operating in the province.

School district satisfied with delivery of family health program Steve Kidd

Western News Staff

Nearly three years after cutting a family health educator from the budget, school trustees say they are satisfied with the way schools are handling the subject of sex education.

In June 2012, the Okanagan Skaha School District announced they would not be filling the position of sexual health teacher Brenda Kroschinsky when she retired at the end of the year. The plan was to shift the curriculum to teachers at the individual schools, prompting protests from teachers, parents and students.

Don McIntyre, director of instruction for the district, delivered a report to the board of trustees on March 9, detailing how various schools were coping with the change. He said the

biggest change they have seen is the addition of support from outside agencies.

“At the elementary level, it has almost always been delivered by the classroom teacher. That generally continues to be the case. Middle schools use a combination of teacher counsellors and perhaps some outside agency involvement. High schools have pretty much gone with outside agencies to meet learning outcomes,” said McIntyre.

That includes Interior Health, which McIntyre said has made more resources and services available in the past year.

Some schools, however, have gone far outside, to web-based resources from Alberta and Washington State, while some high schools chose to work with a private organization, True to You Okanagan.

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“In regard to learning resources, there are a number of best practices that are approved for every subject and it is really up to the classroom teacher whether they feel more comfortable using a paper resource or an online resource or a health nurse,” said Hyer. “We look at trying to use resources that are accurate and approved by the ministry. Programs will look different depending on sizes of schools and who is in the building.”

Board chair Linda van Alphen said she was satisfied with the results of cutting the family health co-ordinator position and how schools were handling the sexual health curriculum.

The change in delivery method is saving the district the equivalent of a teacher’s salary per year, which assistant superintendent Dave Burgoyne estimated at more than $100,000.

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Quintessence shakes up opera Dale Boyd

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Quintessence isn’t like any opera favourites show to come before it.

In fact, it hopes to bridge the gap for those who find opera too snooty for their tastes.

The group features world-renowned vocalists Robyn DriedgerKlassen, Barb Towell, Frédérik Robert and Peter Alexander and pianist Tina Chang.

The idea for the group, formed just over a year ago, came from D r i e d g e r- K l a s s e n ’s manager. However, it has grown into much more than the original idea.

“Most shows like this that are advertised as opera favourites involve people in fancy dresses coming out and singing some high notes, bowing and leav-

ing the stage and we think that’s really boring and we think that’s why people think they don’t like opera,” DriedgerKlassen said.

The performance features something rarely found in an opera, audience participation.

There is a portion during the performance where the audience hears a brief outline of a few potential pieces from the singer. The audience then chooses by applause which one they would like to hear.

“Every night it’s a different show. We never know what people are going to want to hear,” Driedger-Klassen said.

“The audience seems to just love that part. We actually were surprised by that. We weren’t actually sure how people would like being part of the show, but they really do and it’s a lot of fun,: Driedger-Klassen said.

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Quintessence is newly formed, but the group is familiar with each other having worked in the Vancouver music scene together for years.

“Most importantly for a group that tours is that we all get along really well. That’s definitely a part of when you form a group like this. You have be very,

very picky of who you’re putting together,” Driedger-Klassen said.

The group’s manager suggested calling the show Opera a la carte, and the ask the audience portion of the show expanded from there.

“At first we thought we were just fooling around and being silly

and then we realized we actually had a good idea. So we refined it a bit and now we came up with what we have,” Driedger-Klassen said.

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All-Day Breakfast, Schroeder’s own life started mirroring events he had already written about in his book. In March 2014, long after the substantive writing of All-Day Breakfast was complete, Schroeder was diagnosed with Cushing’s syndrome, a benign tumour at the base of his brain.

It’s a bit unnerving to read descriptions of brain surgery and brains wired up in aquariums, knowing this personal connection. Fortunately, stranger than fact, and Schroeder has since undergone surgery and recovered from his illness.

Join him for the launch of All-Day Breakfast at Hooked on Books on March 17 at 7:30 p.m. Be warned: this isn’t going to be an ordinary book launch.

In addition to reading, Schroeder will be rapping (with audience participation), and his mother-in-law is cookpetizers. I hope you don’t wind up craving them!

Heather Allen is a book reviewer living in Penticton.

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Peter can’t quite believe that he has become a zombie. But it’s hard to avoid the evidence. Has his class become part of a botched military experiment? Was the plant pretending to manufacture garbage bags, but instead working to create superhuman plasticinjected soldiers? In a stolen ambulance, Peter and his students careen across the American mid-west looking for clues about what they’ve become, and in search of a cure. If there is one.

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After accidentally getting coated with liquid plastic, the class starts craving bacon, develops explosive tempers, and worse, their arms,

the writing is still Schroeder — imaginative, observant and zooming in on details that make us pause to laugh and to consider the human condition at the same time.

“The other books were about places I’d been, but this book is me,” he says of All-Day Breakfast.

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“Anyone who is interested in Shakespeare because even if they don’t take on a role there’s a lot of other work to do,” Cross said.

t.g.i.f. concerts March 13 — Celtic Thunder return to the SOEC with their brand new show The Very Best of Celtic Thunder Tour.

March 13 — First Fridays at the Penticton Art Gallery. All exhibits are open and there will also be an open mic. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

March 14 — The Tavis Weir Group visit the Dream Café.

March 20 — Diverse piano trio The Joe Trio visit the Dream Café.

March 21 — Orville Johnson, John Miller and Grant Dermody bring the blues to the Dream Café.

March 19 — The Off the Charts Battle of the Bands continues at the Barking Parrot.

March 21 — Live music by Boom Chicken at the Barley Mill Brew Pub. March 21 — The Westbank Country Opry comes to the Shatford Centre. Show starts at 1:30 p.m.

March 26 — The folk stylings of Old Man Luedecke come to the Dream Café.

March 27 — Quebec-based singer songwriter Bobby Bazini visits the Dream Café.

March 27 — The South Okanagan Concert Society presents Quintessence, a veritable feast of cherished opera repertoire and musical gems from Schubert to Gershwin.

March 28 — The Penticton Tune-Agers invite you to their spring concert Anything Goes at 2 p.m. at Penticton United Church, 696 Main St. March 28 — Marilyn Manson brings his Hell Not Hallelujah tour to the SOEC. April 10— Chase Padgett gets in character becoming six different guitarists each with their own songs and stories at the Dream Café.

April 10 — The Okanagan Fest-of-Ale brings live music, local food and all the beer you can drink to Penticton.

April 15 — Rock music staple Def Leppard comes to the SOEC. May 1 kicks off at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre.

events March 15 — Maladjusted, an interactive forum style play portraying true life experiences of three individuals struggling with mental illness, comes to the Shatford Centre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $12.

March 17 — St. Patrick’s Day party at the Barley Mill Brew Pub featuring Irish dancers, a pipe band, DJ Skye and green beer.

March 19 — The Kitchen Stove Film Series presents Mr. Turner at the Landmark 7 Cinema 250 Winnipeg St. Showtimes at 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

March 28 — Comedy night at the Barley Mill Brew Pub featuring Shawn Gramiak and Serena Shane. Tickets are $8.

April 10 — The Okanagan Fest-of-Ale brings live music, local food and all the beer you can drink to Penticton.

April 15 — Professional dance company Ballet Kelowna performs Forward: A Mixed Repertory Programme at the Cleland Theatre.

April 24 — The B.C. Interior RV Show at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre.

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Kitchen Stove Film Series: Mr. Turner Western News Staff

The latest screening in the Kitchen Stove Film Series is a French and German biographical drama that explores the story of one of England’s greatest painters.

Written and directed by Mike Leigh (Happy-Go-Lucky, Another Year) Mr. Turner explores the last quarter-century of the life of prolific painter J.M.W. Turner, played by Timothy Spall.

Turner is often considered one of the greatest masters of British watercolour landscape painting and is sometimes regarded as the romantic preface to impressionism.

Often called the “painter of light” Turner was known for elevating landscape painting to a point of never before seen realism and texture.

However, the inspired beauty of his works is a stark contrast to his outward appearance. Throughout his adventures, Turner travels, paints, stays with the country aristocracy and visits brothels.

Turner is also a popular, if anarchic, member of the Royal Academy of Arts and at one point has himself strapped to the mast of a ship so that he can paint a snowstorm.

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THE LIFE OF eccentric English painter J. M. W. Turner is explored in the biopic Mr. Turner, the next screening in the Kitchen Stove Film Series.

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The screenings of Mr. Turner take place on March 19 at the Landmark 7 Cinema.

Show times are 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Series tickets are $38 for Art Gallery members and students and $44 for non-members.

Pre-purchased single tickets for the screening are $13 each, and $15 at the door (subject to availability).

Tickets are available at the Penticton Art Gallery, 199 Marina Way (250-4932928) and the Book Shop, 242 Main St., 250-492-6661.

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“I don’t want this year to end. I don’t want to leave these guys,” he added. “I think that’s a big part of it.

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Coming off a five-game series win over the West Kelowna Warriors in the BCHL’s Interior Division semifinal, DePourcq liked how the Vees responded to the Warriors attempt to be physical. He tried to bring momentum as there can be a lot of swings.

DePourcq wanted to make sure the pendulum swung in their favour. He played with intensity and speed and had success with Matt Serratore and Mitch Newsome.

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At Memorial Arena, he loved watching guys like Robert Skinner and Gary Sylvester, then Denver Manderson, Garrett Milan and Beau Bennett battle them.

“I enjoyed watching the team in Memorial Arena, there was a lot of history in Memorial.”

Now as co-captain of the Vees in his fourth and final season, he will get to clash with the Vipers for a second time.

“I know how big this series is against Vernon,” he said following practice. “I know it’s going to be a fun series to play in. A rough and tough one.

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The BCHL’s Interior Division final pits its best, the ranked Penticton Vees against the Vernon Vipers starting Saturday at the South Okanagan Events Centre.

Ranked sixth among 129 Canadian Junior A Hockey League teams, the Vees are jacked up to face the Vipers and add to their historic rivalry. For Dakota Conroy, who the Vees picked up earlier this season for Liam Finlay, it is a first-time experience and he is anxious to get to work.

“I think it’s time this year that we just got to strap on the boots and get to work,” said Conroy, who has been told about the many battles between the teams.

Conroy, who led the Vees with three goals and six points in five games against the West Kelowna Warriors in the BCHL’s first round, said that’s all he hears about.

“The fans and everyone is excited about us playing Vernon,” he said.

To have success against the Vipers, who they defeated in six of seven games matchups during the regular season, Conroy said they need to stick to what they do best — keep their feet moving, transition well, put the puck on net and crash the goal.

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Vees coach-general manager Fred Harbinson used part of the week to focus on how the Vipers play, adding that they have small intricacies.

“Play a team seven times in the regular season, you have a pretty good indication of who they are and how they play,” said Harbinson.

“They are a really hard-working team,” said Vees goalie Hunter Miska, adding that each game was decided by one or two goals.

Miska is aware of their big Texas shooter Thomas Aldsworth who pocketed 37 snipes this season.

“He’s got a pretty good one-timer on their power play. He’s one of their key guys,” said Miska. “They have a really strong offensive group. A lot of hard shots.

I just have to control my rebounds and play my game.”

Finlay spent 10 games with the Vees before joining the Vipers and led them with 64 regular season points, provided insight on the Vees to the Vernon Morning Star.

“They’re a great team and it’s a great rivalry,” said Finlay, who has two goals and four points in the playoffs.

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Palmam Qui Meruit Ferat, a latin translation of let the rewards go to those who have worked to deserve them is the motto for Shawnigan Lake School, Canada’s oldest boarding school.

It’s taught to students as soon as they arrive. It’s a motto that its rookie hockey team will keep in mind as they compete in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League varsity championship this weekend in Penticton.

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Shawnigan Lake topped the CSSHL Varsity Division with a 24-0-0 mark, which was beyond the coaches and players’ expectations.

“I knew I had some good young players,” said coach Kevin Cooper. “We are very young. We have a lot of 15 year olds. I was concerned with that. At the same time, we have a lot of skill. It’s exactly the kind of season you want to get the program off and running.”

“We realized we are starting something good here. Kind of surreal the whole time,” said Crumb, second on team scoring with 12 goals and 32 points in 24 games. “We’re excited to keep it going and finish it off strong.”

T h e D u n c a n product said that would entail becoming champs.

Crumb and the rest of his teammates know that won’t be easy though. They faced Banff Hockey Academy, the fourth seed in the division, in a semifinal match Thursday.

A key to reaching the final will be continuing to do what has given them success — strong defence. Shawnigan Lake allowed 35 goals this season.

Crumb, who shares the captain duties with Kyle Bell, also said they need to listen to Cooper, work hard and play simple hockey. Cooper credited the players work ethic for where they are.

“I have coached for some

years and played for many years and I’ve never been part of a group that works as hard as these kids do,” said Cooper, who played nine seasons professionally in the East Coast Hockey League, Central League, as well as in Sweden, Finland and Germany. “There is a bond in this group like no other.

“These boys have worked really hard. They understand and we’ve prepared properly,” continue Cooper. “We know just because we went 24-0 doesn’t guarantee us anything.”

Prior to this season, Shawnigan Lake School had house hockey, but they wanted to take it to the next level.

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Finlay on Miska: “He’s really acrobatic so it’s tough to beat him anywhere, but I think we just got to get traffic and get in front of him.”

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Vees notes: It’s the 11th straight season in which the Vees have made it past the first round of the BCHL playoffs. Mark MacMillan, who played one season with the Vees, is a finalist for the National Collegiate Hockey

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As hosts of the female midget B.C. championship, the Penticton Vees intend to take advantage of a second chance at provincial supremacy.

While the Vees are young and inexperienced, coach Shawn Carter said they believe they have a chance to win.

“If we go in and we can win a game or two, and see where we end up, anything can happen,” said Carter, whose team was knocked out of the Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association playoffs by Kamloops, the eventual champs.

Following the 4-0 loss to Kamloops, Carter said they just couldn’t generate offence and it was something they will focus on.

One area in particular is the power play, which didn’t get very much attention during the regular season.

“I think that is going to be a key for us,” said Carter. “If we get good goaltending and capitalize on our opportunities, especially on the power play, that is going to be huge.”

Along with that, the Vees have continued to work on their defensive play.

“They are buying into the systems and are competing hard,” said Carter.

“It’s going to be a fun week.”

The championship is being played in Memorial Arena and the Vees’ first game is a 8 p.m. March 16 against Terrace. On March 17, they play Cranbrook at 7 p.m. and their final game

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OKANAGAN MAINLINE Amateur Hockey Association champs Penticton Speedway atom development #1 Tier 2 team: Front row from left to right: Mark Andrews, Eric Haight, Ethan Konyi, Cody Thompson and Brendan Lobb. Middle row: Dahnte Nackoney, Owen Madsen, Lucas Byrne, Scott Fotheringham, Kieran Roy, Evan Parachoniak, Carter Milton, Josh Roy and Harjas Bansoota. Back row: Head coach Ian Fotheringham, assistant coach Kevin Roy, dry land/team building coach LeeAnn Thompson, safety/trainer Geoff Thompson, manager/safety/ trainer Earl Konyi, assistant coach Brad Haight. Missing from photo: assist coach Dean Madsen.

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before the playoff portion is March 18 at 5:30 p.m. against Richmond.

“They have settled into their new dressing room in Memorial Arena,” he said.

“They are all pumped up.”

Sherwood Trophy going north

Penticton’s Sherwood Trophy peewee Tier 2 Vees are counting on skating to win a provincial championship in Prince George March 16-19.

“Our skating has always been our big positive,” said Vees coach Greg Berkholtz, who continued the push that in practice along with battle and compete drills leading up to this weekend.

The Vees (13-3-2) during the regular season won

the Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association after they swept the Kamloops Blazers.

Captain Owen Labadie is making his second trip to provincials after making his debut last season.

“It was definitely fun last year,” he said. “It will be tough but I think we can do well if we work towards it. Being able to represent the Okanagan is amazing and playing the best in B.C., it’s awesome.”

Speedy champs

The Penticton Speedway atom development Vees topped a season that saw them finish first in the OMAHA regular season with a playoff championship. The team traveled to Salmon Arm playing

five games in three days against Kelowna, Vernon and a Kamloops peewee girls team, which was one of their toughest games of the playoffs, Summerland and Kelowna again in the final. The Speedway Vees went 5-0.

The White Kennedy midget recreation Vees capped a remarkable season and playoff run by winning the Super League District banner last weekend in Logan Lake. The Vees opened with a 6-4 win over Lumby, then rolled over host Logan Lake and Lillooet by scores of 12-1 and 10-1 respectively. The Vees then defeated Lillooet in the final, 8-2.

Leading the Vees offensively were Logan Robertson with 10 goals in the four games. Tyran Robertson had 14 points and Zak Sproule was strong in the back end racking up six goals and 12 points.

The Vees finished their season with 40 wins, five losses and a tie, that included going 12-1 through the playoffs.

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Cornett-Ching buckled up to race Special to Western News

Sarah CornettChing has swapped her position as a journeyman welder for a spot in the driver’s seat.

Cornett-Ching of Summerland will be competing with Race 101 in the Automobile Racing Club of America series this season. The announcement was made by RACE 101 after Cornett-Ching made her debut at Daytona International Speedway in mid-February.

“We are excited to move full speed ahead with Sarah,” said RACE 101 owner Tony Blanchard in a press release. “When we announced in Daytona that we would run multiple races with her we didn’t believe the full season was an option due to funding.

“The right opportunity developed and we are ready to tackle the full schedule,” con-

SARAH CORNETT-CHING of Summerland will be driving in a full Automobile Racing Club of America series with Race 101. She has alerady been doing public relations work with PitStopsforHope.org as well.

tinued Blanchard. “We know Sarah is poised to progress in professional motorsports.

She did a great job at Daytona and she has

only improved since then, spending many hours learning about and working on the cars. She is the complete package.”

Cornett-Ching left her job in Dawson Creek to chase her dream, but even she didn’t foresee things progressing this quickly.

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“Daytona was a great experience and we came back to North Carolina and started working on the equipment,” said the

23-year-old. “The original plan was to race next at Talladega in May.” The RACE 101 team quickly adjusted its schedule to meet deadlines and a car was prepared to test in Mobile, Ala., where the next race is scheduled for this weekend.

Cornett-Ching has balanced her time between public relation activities with PitStopsforHope.org and helping in the shop with fabrication and assembly. When it came time to get back behind the wheel, Cornett-Ching tested well on the tricky halfmile oval.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve worked with a driver who is this hands-on with the equipment,” said Blanchard. “It motivates the crew to have a driver working as hard as they do to make things happen. There is enormous energy in the

shop lately.”

The full ARCA schedule includes 20 races on tracks ranging from short, similar to where Cornett-Ching cut her teeth in B.C., to super speedways, dirt tracks and road courses where she has no experience. Blanchard knows the learning curve will be steep.

“Sarah is ready for the challenge,” said Blanchard. “The team has been to these race tracks and everyone here is as determined as she is to support her success.”

“Racing is all about challenges,” said Cornett-Ching. “What happens at the race track is a small part of what goes into the sport.

The challenge begins at the race shop, and in meeting rooms, and the most important thing is that I am always learning. I’m ready to learn, and I’m ready to do everything it takes to be a great racer.”

Apex gets great results at U14 provincials Western News Staff

Competing amongst 200 of the best B.C. downhill skiers, members of the Apex Ski Club had great performances at the under-14 provincials at Silver Star Feb. 26 to March 1.

Tamatea Westby had an impressive weekend winning most improved male athlete in slalom and placed seventh in the combined slalom race on March 1.

“One thing I’ve learned is ski racing is much more than physical training. It’s mental toughness, perseverance and believing in yourself,” said Westby.

Kayley Davies had five top 10 finishes with two sixth place results in the giant slalom and fourth, seventh, and ninth place finishes in the slalom. Issac Athans placed second and fourth in slalom and eighth in giant slalom.

Devin Blaser placed fourth and sixth in giant slalom. Noa Borg placed sixth and ninth in the slalom.

Other best performances from Apex included: Agatka Koczij (14th slalom), Kristen Anderson (15th slalom), Hanna Marsh-deBoer (21st slalom), Alison Sinclair (39th slalom) and Amy Whitty (59th slalom). Peter de la Mothe (21st slalom), Aaron Leaman (26th giant slalom), Matthew Siggs (62nd giant slalom) and Matyas Gerloczy

(64th giant slalom).

“It was a terrific weekend” said coach Jorgen Anderson. “All our athletes performed well and gained great experience.”

Anderson was also impressed by their commitment, enthusiasm and team spirit and he is excited to see what they can do at upcoming races. Ten of the 14 athletes qualified to attend the U14 Can-Am race in Revelstoke where they will compete against racers from B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and the US. Currently the U14 racers are ranked second in the province in points.

“Second in team points is just amazing,” said Anderson. “It shows the depth of our group and is the icing on the cake to a great week of racing by these fabulous kids.”

The skiers competed in slalom and giant slalom events, three times each. Currently, Apex Mountain Resort is hosting the U16 Can Am’s which features Western Canada’s best skiers in that age group. ASC is represented by Marcus Athans, Kyle Blaser, Parker Sinclair, Tyre Henderson, Molly Wells and Mini Gentes.

Spectators are welcome to take in the racing which begins at 9 a.m. each day and finishes on March 15.

TAMATEA WESTBY of the Apex Ski Club was named the most improved male athlete during the B.C. Alpine under-14 provincials at Vernon’s Silver Star mountain.

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Mustangs nab most sportsmanlike at provincials Western News Staff

The Princess Margaret Mustangs senior girls basketball team earned the consolation trophy at the AA provincials championships in Langley last weekend.

The Mustangs defeated Victoria’s Lambrick Park 52-44 to take ninth place led by Megan Admussen-Blair, who scored 16 points and Danielle Ruocco finished with 14 after giving her team a needed lift with timely baskets.

Caitlyn Neary and Jaquelyn Ford scored key baskets while Kenzi Haberstock was named player of the game for her efforts in keeping Lambrick’s big post in check.

The Mustangs opened the championship by dropping the opening game to Vancouver’s Notre Dame 65-46.

“We were a little unfortunate to have to play Notre

Dame in the first round as they were a top four team all year long,” said Mustangs coach Dave Killick. “They had a couple of injuries late in the season which dropped them to the No. 8 seed.”

Admussen-Blair was the Mustang’s leading scorer with 15 points while Taylor Corrie chipped in 13. Ruocco and Reiley Terbasket knocked down six points. Terbasket was named the Mustang’s player of the game. The Mustangs followed up the loss by winning their last three matches. Their first game against Terrace’s Caledonia Kermodes ended 53-38.

Admussen-Blair and Ruocco provided most of the offence

with 23 and 19 points, respectively. Haley Lehr played a key role with strong play in the paint while AdmussenBlair was named player of the game.

The Mustangs then defeated the Vernon Panthers in a valley semifinal rematch. Terbasket was the offensive star with 18 points while Admussen-Blair chipped in 14 and Shinaaz Johal had a solid game knocking down 10 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Corrie was a leader at both ends of the court and was recognized as player of the game.

The Immaculata Mustangs (of Kelowna) defeated Little Flower Academy (Vancouver) 68-55 to capture the provincial crown while Maggie was named the most sportsmanlike team of the tournament.

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March 13 Friday Social dance with Vince’s Orchestra, at South Main Drop-In Centre, 2965 South Main St. starting at 7:30 p.m. $6 per person. lucky For Some at Okanagan Falls Legion on Friday the 13th. Meat draw starting at 5 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. Enjoy an evening of ballroom and Latin American dance.

Everyone welcome. For more information contact Robert McKenzie at 250493-0601 or visit pentictonfuntimers.org. anavetS haS Stu’S kitchen open from 9 a.m. to noon. Mixed doubles pool at 7 p.m. and karaoke at 7:30 p.m.

South main dropin Centre has yoga at 9 a.m., Tai Chi at 10:30 a.m., mah jong at 1 p.m., beginner-plus line dance at 1 p.m. the Bereavement reSource Centre at 626 Martin St. has weekly drop-in grief support sessions Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Adults welcome.

For more information on other available programs or support in the loss of a pet, please call 250-4901107. eagleS Friday night Live with spaghetti and meatballs dinner at 5 p.m. and entertainment

by Boom Chicken at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. r oyal c anadian legion branch 40 has fish and chips lunch at 11:30 a.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m. Tina Turner show at 7 p.m. in the hall at 502 Martin St. al-anon meetS at the Oasis United Church at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. from 6 to 7 p.m. For info call 250-490-9272. elkS cluB on Ellis Street has drop-in fun darts and pool at 7 p.m. penticton SeniorS computer Club dropin sessions Monday and Friday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 439 Winnipeg St. People may sign up for memberships, classes or have computer problems solved. Picture class on Mondays from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

SeniorS SingleS lunch Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday. For location call 250-496-5980 or 250-770-8622. the oliver Senior Centre, 5876 Airport St., has bingo with a loonie pot every Friday at 1 p.m.

890 Wing oF South Okanagan Air Force Association meets at 4 p.m. in the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave.

SATURDAY March 14

F undraiSer For kaylee’S journey to conquer cancer from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jumping

Beans Play Café, 197 Warren Ave. E. Drop in fees will be donated along with cookie sales and a donation box.

Photo booth by donation from 10:30 a.m. to noon. the penticton puBlic Library has free family movies Saturdays at 2 p.m. in the library auditorium, featuring Monsters, Inc. this week.

For more information, please call Julia Cox at 250-770-7783 or ask in the children’s library.

Spring Flea market at the OK Falls Senior Centre, 1128 Willows St. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Concession, bake table, raffle and silent auction.

Something for everyone.

Call 250-497-8199 for more information. the 2015 okanagan Similkameen Healthy Living Fair takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. o kanagan F allS legion has drop-in darts and pool at 1 p.m. followed by a meat draw at 5 p.m. St. Patrick supper of soup, cornbeef, cabbage and desert at 6:30 p.m. with entertainment

by Rusty Copeland. alcoholicS anonymouS haS daily meetings in Penticton and area. Call 250-490-9216 (24 hours) for more information. charity Bottle drive with all money going to the Penticton Regional Hospital paediatric ward, SPCA, Critteraid and the Summerland food bank.

Drop off from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays at Penticton and Summerland IGA stores.

Join the South Okanagan Similkameen Volunteer Centre at the Healthy Living Fair at the Trade and Convention Centre. Register as a volunteer and be entered to win a handcrafted blanket chest. More info at www. volunteercentre.info. eagleS cluB haS member appreciation day, burgers and fries at noon, beaver races at 4 p.m. anavetS haS the kitchen open from 9 a.m. to noon, drop-in pool at noon, dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m.

Entertainment by Terri Bremner at 6:30 p.m. elkS cluB on Ellis Street has drop-in darts at 4 p.m., a meat draw at 4:30 p.m. and dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by music from Paul James. r oyal c anadian legion branch 40 has crib at 10 a.m., meat draw at 2 p.m. alcoholicS anonymouS haS its 12 bells group at noon at the Oasis United Church at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. The Saturday night group meets at 8 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. and in Summerland, the Grapevine meeting is at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. Call service 24 hours is 250-490-9216.

SUNDAY March 15

the penticton radio Control Club is host-

ing an indoor RC race at 375 Warren Ave E. Registration is at 8:45 a.m., racing starts at 9:45 a.m. Spectators welcome.

JuStin gliBBery Will headline Jazz Vespers at 4:30 p.m. in St Saviour’s Anglican Church accompanied by Stefan Bienz on bass and Mike Treadway on drums.

Jazz Vespers is held on the third Sunday of each month at St Saviour’s. All are welcome to an hour of jazz and meditation. o kanagan F allS legion has a pancake breakfast for only $5 ($2 for children), complete with eggs, sausage, bacon, pancakes, coffee and juice from 8 to 11 a.m. Fun Sunday at 1 p.m. with hot dogs, horse racing and more.

St. patrick’S dinner and dance at the Oliver Senior Centre, 5876 Airport St. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m., dancing at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $12.50. For more info call 250-4986142. 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. lakelandS church holdS Sunday services at 1265 Fairview Rd. (the Greek Orthodox Church) at 10:30 a.m. Everyone welcome. For more info contact info@lakelandschurch.com.

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A lot of people have poor comprehension, though they actually still hear well. It becomes noticeable in conversation, watching television and asking family to repeat what’s been said. A potential cause can be undetected loss in the high-frequency range. This means the sensory cells in the cochlea that hear high-range sounds are damaged as a result of circulatory disorders, diabetes, sudden hearing loss or workplace noise. Hearing loss in the highfrequency range makes speech sound muffled and unclear. The person with hearing loss mixes up, or can no longer hear, consonants like s, f, t, k, h and g.

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calendar Elks Club on Ellis Street has a dog races at 2 p.m., food draw and door prizes, Last Man Standing, pool and darts.

Elks dart shoot at 11 a.m.

R oyal C anadian lEgion branch 40 has a branch breakfast at 8 a.m, meat and 50-50 draws at 2 p.m. in the hall, 502 Martin St. anavEts has hoRsE races and meat draws at 2 p.m.

Hot dogs and hamburgers for lunch. General meeting at 11 a.m. alCoholiCs anonymous mEEts in OK Falls at 10:30 a.m. at 5328 Hawthorne St., then in Penticton at 11 a.m. for

the women’s group at the Lawn Bowling Club, 260 Brunswick St. The Sunday 123 group meets at 8 p.m. in the Education Room in the basement of the Penticton hospital.

The closed men’s group meets at 11 a.m. at the Eagles hall at 1197 Main St., side door, upstairs.

EaglEs Club has house pool league at noon, wings at 1 p.m. and meat draw at 4 p.m.

MONDAY March 16

okanagan CollEgE spEakERs Series presents a screening of the

Ocean documentary Frontiers. All talks are at 7 p.m. in the lecture theatre at the Penticton campus of Okanagan College. ocspeakersseries.weebly.com. dRop-in gRiEf suppoRt for parents who are grieving the loss of a child at The Bereavement Resource Centre. Please call 250-490-1107 for further information. iodE thRift shop at 464 Main St. is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Clothing, kitchenwares, China items and more. linE danCing at the Oliver Senior Centre at

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There were tears from Louie’s family in the courtroom and drumming and singing could once again be heard from a rally held outside the courthouse as the decision was made.

A shout of “Justice my ass,” could be heard outside the courtroom afterwards as those in attendance gathered outside. s APPOINTMENT: Place Mall Osoyoo Louie’s family spokesperson Laurie Wilson, CALL FOR AN Summerland Oliver 8-4544 250-495-6535 alongside supporters who , spoke to media Penticton 250-49 were TOLL FREE tons with Louie’s face on them wearing but2-5255 250-494-8778 and held signs ea. 1-800-793-1787 250-49 that said “murdered and dumped,” among SAM other things.

JACK HOLDS two-year-old Cadence Squakin with day, March 3 while a judge Coola Louis (background “We can’t get our point across, inside ) during was handing down the decision a rally outside the Penticton we can’t of Roxanne Louie. About expect justice, we can’t sit to grant bail to the two Court House Tues30 people participated down and talk to written on the bottom. suspects in the gathering, most somebody about this stuff. wearing pins with a picture charged in connection with the death of the victim and the These things are not that It’s impossible. word justice kind of protests, en with we’re trying to guarantee our no answers. I didn’t expect Mark Brett/Penticton any an- Crown’s case Western News something, and it doesn’t presence means swers and I don’t know what to expect from House cannot presented at the Penticton Court Wilson said. unless we do stuff now on. like this, it doesn’t.”

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Canada’s Louie’s uncle, Dan Wilson, “We’re not dumb about the shame.”

“I’d like to say I wasn’t expressed his been in criminal trials, we process, we’ve disappointment with the results During the bail hearing on it’s not surprising, it’s not expecting it, but outside the know that stuff. court house Monday Tuesday. come to me,” Wilson said. a surprising out- Tuesday, the family listened to details and We can’t expect the same for our people.

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ComE and CElEbRatE St. Paddy’s Day at the Penticton Legion. Blakey Irish dancers at 4 p.m., Irish dinner at 5 p.m., live music with TR2 and special guest singer Irish Eyes at 6:30 p.m. havE a hEaRt Radiothon kicks off on St. Patrick’s Day at the Barley Mill, followed by a month of events before the big day on April 30, when the Radiothon broadcasts from Cherry Lane

Shopping Centre to raise funds for the Penticton Regional Hospital. fRiEnds of Elijah, a genealogy support group meets from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and again on March 19 at 1 p.m. in the family history library at the Mormon church, 2946 South Main St. Learn how to maneuver and manage different genealogy sites, starting with familysearch.org. Each month a different site will be presented. pflag pEntiCton ChaptER, for all with issues of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Oasis United Church, 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. Contact Ron at 250-493-5530 or visit www.pflagcanada. ca. bRown bag lECtuRE from noon to 1 p.m. presents Gary McDougall with a history of Greenwood. Lectures are in the museum auditorium and include coffee, tea and confections.

Admission is by donation. More info at www. pentictonmuseum.com. mixEd spRing bRidgE on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in the Penticton Golf and Country Club. Make up a table and join, or singles can put their name on the spare list. Lunch available. Call 250-492-6884 for more info. vispassana (insight) mEditation for beginners or mature practitioners every Tuesday evening from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m.

Please call Debora for details at 250-462-7340. food addiCts in Recovery Anonymous, a free 12-step recovery program for anyone suffering from eating disorders meets at 7 p.m. at the Vineyard Community Church, 1825 Main St. (enter from rear). For more information call 778-476-0374 or 250809-3329 or visit www. foodaddicts.org. south main dRop-in Centre has ultra-beginner line dance at 9 a.m., novice bridge at 9:15 a.m., sing-along at 10:30 a.m., lunch at 11:30 a.m., partner bridge at 12:45 p.m.,

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Elks Club on Ellis Street has pub league darts at 7 p.m. south main dRop-in Centre has improver line dance at 9 a.m., computers at 9:30 a.m., Scrabble and mah jong at 10 a.m., carpet bowling at 10:45 a.m., intermediate line dance and duplicate bridge at 1 p.m., yoga at 3:30 p.m,, cribbage at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. anavEts has stu’s kitchen open 9 a.m. to noon.

Dinner at 5:30 p.m., pool and dart leagues 7 p.m. flooR CuRling at 12:45 p.m. every Monday except holidays in the Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. R oyal C anadian lEgion branch 40 has dart dolls at 11 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m., darts at 6 p.m. General meeting at 1 p.m. fitnEss fRiEnds mEEts every Monday and Thursday in the Legion hall, 502 Martin St. at 10 a.m. Come and lose those extra pounds. Call Dot at 250-492-5400 for more information. fRatERnal oRdER of the Eagles has league darts at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. alCoholiCs anonymous nux group meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage Centre at Green Mountain Road and Penticton I.R. Road. Summerland 12 and 12 group at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. in the United Church basement.

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knitting and crocheting at 1 p.m., improver line dance at 1 p.m. mEntal wEllnEss CEntRE has individual support for family members in Summerland from 10 a.m. to noon at 13211 Henry St. Elks on Ellis Street has yoga, league darts and 10-card crib at 7 p.m. anavEts has stu’s kitchen open from 9 a.m. to noon.

R oyal C anadian lEgion has a service officer at 1 p.m. yoga mEditation/vEgEtaRian suppER is upstairs in the Elks Lodge at 344 Ellis St. in Penticton Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

Donations accepted. thE south okanagan and Similkameen MS Society has an informal coffee group that meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre. For more info, call Sherry at 250-4936564 or email sherry. wezner@mssociety.ca. fRatERnal oRdER of the Eagles has drop-in euchre at 7 p.m. toastmastERs, whERE lEadERs are made. Drop in to South Okanagan Toastmasters any Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 5876 Airport St., Oliver. See and hear what we are all about. Contact Bill at 250-485-0006 or stillbill938@gmail.com.

890 wing of South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together for a gab and coffee every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at 126 Dakota Ave. pEntiCton ConCERt band rehearses from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Church, 1370 Church St. Intermediate to advanced musicians. All band instruments. The band is available for performances. Phone 250-8092087 for info or email info@pentictonconcertband.ca. okanagan falls sEnioRs’ Centre has pool at 6:30 p.m. and music from 7 to 9 p.m. tops b.C. 4454 has weekly meetings from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 445 Ellis St. Use back lane entrance. Meetings are downstairs. Phone Pat at

250-493-7887 or Sally at 250-492-6556. al-anon foR fRiEnds and family of alcoholics meets at 10:30 a.m. at 2800 South Main St. and 6:45 p.m. at 157 Wade Ave. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian. Call 250490-9272 for info. 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.

Beginners’ meeting runs at 8 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at 157 Wade Ave.

UPCOMING EVENTS oRdER of st. Luke has a parish healing service on March 18 at noon. Study group with coffee in the club room at 10 a.m. t hE p EntiCton nEwComERs Club meets at 7 p.m. on March 18 in the Penticton Lawn Bowling clubhouse, 260 Brunswick St. We will help you make friends and learn about your new home while indulging in a number of social activities. thE pEntiCton publiC Library has spring break programs for kids aged 5-12. Fractured fairytales on March 20 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the children’s library and Under the Sea on March 24 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Stop in for stories, crafts, and puppet shows each time. For more information, please call Julia Cox at 250-7707783. lEaRning at lunCh presents part two of Living the Dream, Aubrey and Judy Millard’s journey aboard their sloop, the Valeda IV, to six continents. This program takes place from noon to 1 p.m. on March 20 in the Penticton Library auditorium. Everyone is welcome and there is no charge. Refreshments served.

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Ford an Expedition to elegance In The Cab: As you open the door, you are greeted by ambient lighting that can be customized with a selection of colors. The Platinum has Looks: leather seats, leather door A completely updated front trim and console accented The featured end aligns itself with the by wood inlays. The dash is Super-Duty and the new hand warped and stitched projector style F150. giving this cabin a very headlamps with I like the look of the grille, upscale look.

LED fog lights made The front bucket seats are large and in charge. The heated and cooled. The the front end of the featured projector style second row folds flat along headlamps with LED fog Platinum Edition with the third row, which lights made the front end tester look like a drops at the touch of a of the Platinum Edition piece of jewelry. button. tester look like a piece of The command center jewelry!

Ian Harwood controls everything from A raised power dome entertainment to climate. hood and nice bodylines certainly give Speaking of entertainment, the sound this Expedition some class. The power system is a Sony premium audio system retractable running boards are standard that features 12 speakers and 390 watts on this edition but I find they react too of power. slowly for me when the door is opened.

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The Nissan LEAF miraculously cut a journey in half this week.

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But that’s not me. Spurred by my ecofriendly driving the previous day, the clever car had decided earlier in the day that I could do 156 kilometres on a full charge.

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is swelling. The big 1-4-6 winked at me. I threw the stick into ECO mode and with two flicks of the wrist pushed it into the enhanced B-mode, which puts the braking power regeneration into overdrive, so to speak.

I glided silently down the road, picking up pace ever so gradually in the busy city traffic. Rolling down the hills to Marpole, I could feel the juice from the brakes topping up that battery.

On the freeway, I hit the posted speed limit and 40 minutes later pulled into HQ. The display flashed 126. I had covered 43 klicks with the power required to move the car just 20!

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Towing a trailer just might be one of the most stressful driving situations for some truck owners.

For one thing, it is not easy to maneuver around corners and change lanes with that extra length behind your truck, backing up can be challenging and towing up a steep hill can be tough on your truck.

Whether you tow a boat, car, snowmobiles or motorcycles, custom truck accessories can make towing less nerve-wracking.

Don’t Tow Too Much Weight Pulling too much weight can be very dangerous.

Check your owner’s manual to find your vehicle’s towing capacity, including the maximum gross trailer weight and tongue weight it can handle. Tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer coupler.

In most cases, it is about 10 to 15 per cent of gross trailer weight.

Tongue weight of up to 300 pounds can be measured on a household scale by resting the trailer coupler on the scale and placing the scale on a box so that the coupler is at its normal towing height.

The trailer must be fully loaded and level.

Use the Right Hitch and Other Equipment Just as each vehicle has a maximum towing capacity so too does each trailer hitch, hitch ball, ball mount and safety chain.

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If you need more towing capacity than the traditional receiver-style weight distributing hitch, then you need to step up to a fifthwheel or gooseneck hitch.

Prices start at $650.

Choosing a Hitch Ball If you have a drawbar style hitch, the hitch ball usually is built right into it.

But if you have a receiverstyle hitch, you’ll need to choose your own hitch ball.

Like vehicles and trailer hitches, hitch balls are also assigned a maximum tongue weight and gross trailer weight rating.

Hitch balls are made from a variety of materials, and some are available in a choice of finishes, including chrome. They cost about $12 to $14.

The hitch ball diameter must be the same diameter as the trailer coupler (1 7/8 inches, 2 inches or 2 5/16 inches).

The shank diameter of the hitch ball should be the same as the hole diameter in the ball mount.

The shank length should be long enough to allow at least two threads to be visible when the hitch ball is installed and the nut completely tightened.

Load Your Trailer Properly Rule of thumb is roughly two-thirds (60 to 66 per cent) of the gross load weight should be positioned toward the front half of the trailer.

Place large or heavy objects on the trailer first.

Tie these objects down securely and from several angles to ensure they do not shift.

Pack remaining items in a manner that maintains balance of the trailer. Once the trailer is loaded, doublecheck the positioning and stability of the cargo.

Better safe than sorry. ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca

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