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OPEN HOUSE Dale Boyd

Western News Staff

The public got their first chance to see the plans and have their say in the $25-million project to relocate the Gateway Casino.

The open house at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre on Nov. 30 was the first of three open houses with the next sessions taking place Dec. 1 and Dec. 8.

Gateway staff were on hand to guide members of the public through the plans for the 45,000-square foot entertainment complex called Cascades Casino Penticton, which will be located adjacent to the South Okanagan Entertainment Centre.

Parking was a theme when it came to public input.

Ron Hyndman and his wife came out because they were concerned about parking, especially relating to the Penticton Curling Club.

“Parking overall there is the concern,” Hyndman, a curling club member, said. “(My question) was sort of answered because they said they are proposing to possibly make an entrance, if the curling club wants it, on the west side.”

“As long as there’s a door there and it’s accessible it’s fine,” Hyndman said.

Leon Rumpf, president of the Vintage Car Club of the South Okanagan who host their swap meet annually at the Penticton Curling Club parking lot, came to the open house to find out what would happen with the event,

currently scheduled for April 30, 2016.

“We were concerned about how this building’s construction is going to affect our operation there for the weekend,” Rumpf said.

“We know where they are going to put the building now and we know there is going to be access for us. It’s just a matter that there is always a problem with parking at these events.

We are just going to have to live with it and get through it while they are doing the construction anyways,” Rumpf said.

“We kind of live from year to year.

We’ll get through this year and see what happens.”

Public consultation, whether in person or online through the City of Penticton’s website, is an important part of any major project in a community, according to Tanya Gabara, director of public relations for Gateway.

“I think it’s really important to introduce the project to the community and find out any feedback or concerns they have to having the gaming relocated,” Gabara said.

“This is our first open house, so it’s the first time we’ve been able to present it this way. Through the forum and through the city we have started to have some feedback. Generally it has been positive, there are always some questions when you introduce a new project no matter what it is,” Gabara said.

The next open house will take place Dec. 8 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and again from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Ramada Inn.

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Aging infrastructure marks budget meeting Kristi Patton

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Aging infrastructure will be a common term heard during the City of Penticton budget process.

The annual number crunching started on Monday with council looking at the 2016 ...the approach capital budget and receiving a warning from city staff about we have taken the dire conditions of some inover the last frastructure.

“To some extent the ap- few years has proach we have taken over the not been last few years has not been realistically sustainable. We have realistically been deferring costs because sustainable we can,” said Colin Fischer, chief financial officer/treasurer.

— Colin Fischer “A watermain hasn’t blown up through the road so we haven’t had to replace it, but we are just buying time really. We have done a lot of Band-Aiding.

“Eventually you can’t just keep doing those things either the services we give to the taxpayers of the city are going to start to suffer or we are going to start seeing some critical failures in infrastructure that we wont be properly prepared or properly funded for.”

Upgrades to technology are desperately needed, as staff said Penticton is 20 years behind on compared to other cities. Other projects also deemed important are Leir House renovations ($900,000 with $450,000 of grant funding), $1 million for the Carmi substation, over $1.6 million to replace watermains and upgrade sewers and $23,635 to upgrade electrical service to the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre were items in the capital budget.

Staff also warned council the city reserve funds are sitting at $148,000, below the $500,000 that the city policy states should be there. More investigation into that policy is being conducted by the city finance team.

Some of the items listed in the capital budget are playing catch up from being deferred from years prior “We can’t keep robbing the piggy bank. You are not going to have the money at a critical point where we need to replace our infrastructure,” said Mayor Andrew Jakubeit.

Despite that, the $16.2-million capital budget that received its’ first reading from council is balanced. A total of $6.4 million were slashed by staff before the projects deemed critical was handed over to council. While it was given its’ first pass, it can be debated down the road.

Mitch Moroziuk said all of the upgrades/replacements has been part of the 10-year capital budget starting with the watermains to ensure adequate fire protection, followed by the aging water infrastructure pipes that need to be replaced and this year it is starting the same process with the sanitary sewer.

Other topics touched on include the Adidas Sportsplex indoor soccer facility which needs a $300,000 repair because the heating system has failed.

The City of Penticton is encouraging residents, businesses and stakeholders to take part in the 2016 budget planning with questions, comments and suggestions related to the topics during the sessions. The operating budget will be addressed at a presentation on Dec. 16.

All budget meetings will be streamed live on the City of Penticton’s website www.penticton.ca/live-video.

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“I wanted them to say what their idea was as to what’s going to happen to McNicoll, but they just sat there and didn’t say anything. Now I have to wonder what their thoughts are,” Parsons said. “They could at least give us a little bit of an idea of what their thoughts are.”

The district has gauged long-term trends and forecasted student enrolment up to 2025. There were 5,661 students enrolled at SD67 at the start of the school year, and that number is only expected to fluctuate by less than 100 over the next 10 school years.

Because the long-term forecast doesn’t account for unfolding current events, Parsons asked about the possibility of Syrian immigrants increasing the student popu-

Luna Caine-McKay, addressed the board with confusion about the low enrolment, claiming her cousin applied to attend McNicoll, but was rejected because of a high capacity.

“If you’re saying there’s not enough students but you won’t let them in, that doesn’t make sense,” she said.

Hyer responded that the student did not reside in the catchment area and the classrooms were full for her grade. She added students are only accepted outside of the jurisdiction if there is adequate space and resources.

Hyer also said that because the district’s budget costs are 85 per cent spent on its faculty, staffing will have to be impacted if no closures or configurations are made.

“If we don’t change our facility plan from this then that means looking at how we can cut staff, and that ultimately means cutting students services and student support,” she said. “It’s a difficult decision for the board to make.”

The next public consultation meeting happens on Dec. 3 at Giant’s Head Elementary at 7 p.m.

Inquiry begins for alleged doctor attacker Dale Boyd

Western News Staff

The preliminary inquiry for the man accused of attacking a doctor at the Penticton Regional Hospital began this week.

The two-day inquiry for Gregory Stanley Nield, 31, started Tuesday and will have two witnesses taking the stand.

A preliminary inquiry is held to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to set the matter for trial before a Supreme Court judge.

PrelImInAry InquIry for Gregory Stanley nield started on Tuesday at the Penticton courthouse.

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Nield is charged with aggravated as-

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Sheoran on Dec. 5 during a closed-door

interview in the psychiatci ward at Penticton Regional Hosptial.

Dr. Sheoran was sent to Kelowna General Hospital after the alleged incident and suffered a broken jaw with possible orbital fractures.

Nield, who appeared in person in Penticton Provincial Court Tuesday, was released on a $50,000 recognizance in Februrary.

The details of a preliminary inquiry are not allowed to be reported on by the media.

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Trustees fielded questions from the public for the first time since announcing they are looking at school closures.

On Monday, after School District 67 presented the McNicoll Park Middle School community with options to deal with budgetary pressures caused by dwindling capacities levels, about two dozen people were permitted to ask questions.

There was a short discussion about the possibility of Syrian refugees offsetting enrolment numbers, questions as to why one student was denied admission because of enrolment, and trustees were told about benefits of receiving education at smaller schools.

Lila Parson, whose grandchildren used to attend McNicoll, asked the trustees what direction they were leaning towards for the school. Trustee Bruce Johnson said the board’s aim was to gather as much information as possible before their decision on what school closure options is made on Jan. 30, 2016.

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“It’s not likely they’ll be filling up the capacity at all,” superintendent Wendy Hyer said. “We have 2,000 empty seats, we won’t be getting that number of kids coming to the area.”

Hyer said the district began dialogue with Ministry of Education on Tuesday about how they should expect enrolment to be affected.

Jaennine Caine has one daughter attending McNicoll and another who will start Grade 6 there next year if it doesn’t close. She said her younger daughter is hopeful she’ll attend the same middle school as her older sister.

Caine asked about the effect the facilities plan might have on funding for the Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement, which she heard was possibly being considered for cuts.

“There’s no way that the Aboriginal Educational Enhancement Agreement funding will be pushed to the wayside,” said Chair Linda Van Alphen, adding that the program is supported by a separate funding source.

“That’s a scary rumour to be out there.”

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The Leisure PooL at the Penticton aquatic facility is open again following the completion of repairs to the drainage system. The entire pool was closed in July to facilitate replacement of unsafe tiles but issues with the drainage pipes delayed the opening of the Leisure Pool.

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City won’t absorb costs on pool repair Kristi Patton Western News

After weeks of repairs, the Recreation Penticton team said they are thrilled to announce the Leisure Pool is now operational.

“We know how much the community values the Penticton Community Centre services, especially those for children, and we want to thank everyone for their patience as these necessary repairs were completed,” said Mayor Andrew Jakubeit. “We want to join the staff in welcoming back all of our customers back to the Leisure Pool.”

The pool was closed in August when cracks were discovered after the surface tiles were replaced.

Simone Blais, communication officer for the City of Penticton,

Open houses – proposed casino relocation The City of Penticton and Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd. are holding a series of open houses about the proposed gaming relocation to the southeast corner of 325 Power St. (the SOEC complex).

• November 30 from 5-9 pm at the Penticton Seniors Drop-in Centre, 2965 South Main St. • December 1 from 9–11am and 6–8 pm at the Sandman Hotel • December 8 from 1 -3 pm and 5–7 pm at the Ramada The public is welcome to provide feedback

and input into the proposal by attending the open houses, or online at the City of Penticton’s website (www.penticton. ca) and Gateway’s project site at http:// cascadescasinopenticton.info.

All comments will be reviewed and considered

by Council before a vote on the proposed gaming relocation at an open meeting, tentatively scheduled for January.

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said the city will not be on the hook to pay for the repairs.

“The original construction architect and professionals are absorbing the cost,” she said adding that the total cost for the repair was not available yet. “It did require a fair bit of work because they are custom-made drains.”

Customer appreciation programs will continue with the “Shop local” theme next week, giving away information prize packs with information about local shops in Downtown Penticton. People can enter to win $60 in Downtown Penticton Dollars and an “I Heart Penticton” T-shirt.

The following week (Dec. 7 to 11), the Penticton Community Centre will get festive with giveaways, and people can enter to win a decorated Christmas tree,

Zero Wine Bar, located at 200 Ellis Street, Penticton, B.C., with proposed hours of operation from Sunday to Saturday (11:00am to 12:00am), and an increase in occupant load from 30 to 60 persons.

Council will consider this application at its Regular Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, December 7, 2015 at 6:00 pm, in Council Chambers at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street.

Any person who wishes to comment on the proposed application may appear in person, or by agent, at the Council meeting.

Submissions will be received no later than 12:00 pm on Monday, December 7, 2015

courtesy of the Downtown Penticton Association.

“Our customers have been patient so we are very thankful that they have been supportive throughout this process and we want to welcome them back. It has been a little tougher on the younger children because they were finding the bigger pool cold,” said Blais. “I have actually received several emails (Monday) saying ‘this is so awesome’ and their five year old can’t wait to get back in the pool. It is nice to see this amenity is valued and an important part of people’s routines. We are so happy that it is back.”

For more information about programs and hours of operation, visit www.penticton.ca/recreation.

Attention: Building & Permitting Manager, City of Penticton, 171 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5A9. Please note that all submissions are a matter of public record. Those persons with special hearing, language or access needs should contact City Hall at 250-4902400 prior to the meeting.

The December 7, 2015 staff report to Council will be available for public inspection on Friday, December 4, 2015 at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street, during hours of operation. Alternatively, a copy of the report can also be viewed via the City of Penticton website at: www.penticton.ca/council.

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Andy may not be here for a long time but it will definitely be a good time thanks to “adoptive mom” Janyce Forbes.

Diagnosed with inoperable cancer after arriving at the Penticton SPCA shelter, the six-year old German shepherd cross was adopted by Forbes so he could live out his remaining days in the warmth her arms instead of an SPCA kennel.

“Andy may have a disease but the disease doesn’t have Andy,” Forbes wrote on social media when introducing him to her friends. “We’re going to romp the earth’s crust to the fullest, fill his belly with goodness and end each day thankful for who’s at your side doin’ it.”

Since the adoption just over a month ago, Forbes, who is also volunteer at the SPCA, and her new best friend have been almost inseparable.

Forbes had lost her dog Tika after 15 years together before she began her work at the shelter. Admittedly she wasn’t sure about adopting another one, especially a pet with such an uncertain future.

“I was very lucky to have those 15 years with Tika, but still it’s never enough,” she said. “It’s so hard, it’s grief like no other, you know it’s going to be a major loss, a void in your life but you don’t realize how much.

“But Andy was so full of life and so full of energy and his readiness to live overpowered everything. On the surface he’s not sick, he’s running, he’s eating he has life and my deciding factor was, ‘you have life and you’re going to live it.”

She added in spite of all the love and attention the animals at the SPCA receive each and every day: “It’s still not a home.”

There have been many people who questioned her decision, to which she asks them if they know what their own future holds.

“Andy’s been dealt these cards and just like a person it makes it more of a reason to have a life in the time he has left,” said Forbes.

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Since she first took Andy home the relationship has grown and Forbes has noticed a greater increase in own appreciation of life and motivation to enjoy it to the fullest.

And like people, she feels the enjoyment of being out in the world prolongs the time someone has left instead of reducing it.

“If there is still life to be had then go for it,” said Forbes. “He’s loving the moment he’s in. He’s a good dude I’m just happy I can give him that opportunity to be Andy.”

While she chooses not to dwell on the eventuality, Forbes acknowledges that — hopefully later than sooner — there will come a time when she has to say goodbye to her four-legged family member.

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Caution on the roads

It still feels weird to be driving home from work in the dark.

Though we’ve had a few weeks to adjust to the end of Daylight Savings Time it is sometimes still a shock to get out of work and see the stars overhead.

We also haven’t had to really adjust yet to winter weather. We can count on one hand the number of times we’ve had to scrape the frost off the car in the morning.

We’ve experienced a couple of storms now, but the thermometer has stayed decidedly on the mild side.

The rain, though, after this summer’s long drought, is still something to which we are adjusting to.

But it has also, it seems, left us rather unprepared for winter driving.

We’re not entirely sure why it seems the population forgets how to safely drive through the elements when we don’t have to for a few months, but it behooves us all to give ourselves a little primer.

It’s an abrupt and sad reminder of our mortality on the road in our speeding metal boxes.

Sometimes a crash is unavoidable. But there are things that we can do to give ourselves more of a safety cushion out there.

And the more people doing those things the safer it is for everyone.

First and foremost, slow down.

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If you don’t know if it has frozen or not, some extra caution just in case never hurt anyone.

Second, leave appropriate stopping space between yourself and the car in front of you so that if they get into trouble, you don’t have to follow. Your hurry is never that important.

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Inconvenient truths of climate change Premier Christy Clark and Environment Minister Mary Polak have joined the thousands of jet-setters in Paris to once again stage negotiations for a global climate treaty.

The embarrassing failures of these United Nations events, such as the one in Lima, Peru last year, have been forgotten. Canadian TV only showed file images of an effigy of Stephen Harper receiving a “fossil of the day” award for his alleged failure to rein in Canada’s two per cent of human-induced greenhouse gas emissions.

Now Justin Trudeau leads our biggest-ever delegation to COP21, as the Paris meeting is called.

Trudeau hasn’t even begun to develop a plan for Canada, asking provinces to come up with their own first, but he’s already hailed as a visionary. This is similar to the newly elected Barack Obama, who

modestly predicted in 2008 that history would record his win as “the moment when the rise of the oceans began to slow and our planet began to heal.”

Perhaps Obama wasn’t completely full of CO2, since in this century, global temperatures have increased by only about a fourth of what UN climate models predicted. This 20year slowdown of the long run of post-Ice Age warming, which has dominated most of the last 10,000 years, is referred to as the “pause” or “hiatus.” It is usually explained away with reference to the Pacific Decadal Oscillation or other long-term warming and cooling trends in oceans.

Other countries have put new emission reduction proposals on the table for COP21. Danish environmental economist Bjorn Lomborg did the math, and concluded that if every major emitting country keeps its

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word this time, the total of all their efforts would reduce global warming by about 0.2 degrees by 2100.

What? A statistically meaningless decrease after 85 years of energy austerity? That Lomborg, he’s just a “denier,” trying to get more publicity. Oh wait, here’s a study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that finds the same thing – two tenths of a degree by 2100.

Wobbly climate models aren’t the only problem for global warming alarmists.

NASA recently con-

firmed that contrary to UN projections, total ice mass in Antarctica is increasing. This is much more likely to slow sea level rise than an Obama or Trudeau speech.

Arctic ice, meanwhile, is rebounding rapidly after receding in recent years. And while UN climate conferences always cause a spike in sightings of people wearing polar bear suits, here’s another inconvenient truth.

B.C. polar bear researcher Susan Crockford reports that the world bear population is up to 26,500, a 50-year high. That Crockford, she’s just a denier ... Oh wait, the International Union for Conservation of Nature “Red List” says that’s about right, and the population trend is no longer “decreasing” but is now “unknown.”

None of this is to deny that our climate is warming, or that the Industrial Revolution and

carbon fuel use are part of the picture. It’s the religious zeal, misuse of data and attacks on skeptics that are troubling.

B.C. already leads the country with its small but broad-based carbon tax, about which Clark will boast at every opportunity in Paris. We won’t see the B.C. Liberal government’s final “Climate 2.0” plan until next spring, but their advisory committee wants to start jacking up the carbon tax in 2018.

Northern and Interior B.C. folks are assured they will receive bigger rebates to reflect the fact that they pay more carbon tax to drive long distances in the cold.

And B.C.’s aggressive 2020 greenhouse gas target? The government admits we’re not going to make that, because the economy is growing.

Tom Fletcher is the legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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Support the needs of students West Bench Elementary Parent Advisory Council strongly believes that elementary school closures should not be considered.

Please consider SD67’s decision-making criteria.

Point 3: “Best meets the developmental needs of each age group.” We believe that Penticton’s youngest and most vulnerable students should be our community’s priority.

If cutbacks are inevitable, please don’t inflict them on five-year-olds. Please recognize that there is a huge difference between busing 11 year-olds across town and busing five-year-olds. Any new route

Find a solution to the revolution

The problems facing the western nations regarding the refugee crisis is a major problem, but one that can be addressed using a little common sense. I might appear to be naïve, but this is my opinion.

First off, find a solution to the revolution in Syria. Get rid of Assad and find a way to bring together the warring religious parties that are tearing the country apart. Propose a coalition government representing the two opposing religious factions, but if necessary, implement a decree backed by the UN if there is no effort for the religious war to be settled.

There would be no need for refugee migration if there were peace in the country. This does not mean boots on the ground, but a threat of further sanctions which would include prohibiting the production and sales of oil. That would create more of a hardship on the population which would in turn put greater pressure on the governing body to bring about peace.

Assure Russia that their friendship with Syria will not be threatened in any way and that their military bases in Syria will be honoured as long as they do not pose a threat to the rest of the world. Russia has to be a part of the solution including sanctions regarding Syrian oil and they should back any decision offered by the UN. The Russians are not stupid and must realize that the terrorists that are operating around the world pose just as much of a threat to Russia as any other country that is considered non-believers by the Muslim extremists.

The free world should accept the refugee’s on a temporary basis but only until it is safe for their return. Those that wish to remain in their adoptive countries should follow the legal formalities and apply for permanent residence.

As for Canada, the Canadian government must adhere to

adds an extra hour to a small child’s day as they would need to wind through the large neighbourhoods of West Bench, Sage Mesa, Husula Heights and the Penticton Indian Band.

Studies have shown that students attending schools closer to their homes results in improved achievement, increased attendance and increased parent and community involvement. Any closure also limits options for many in our community who are without a vehicle. If a child misses the bus, there is no public transportation.

Furthermore, I would like to submit for the trustees’ consideration that the closure of a rural school such as ours would in-

the fact that “charity begins at home” and the welfare of Canadians must come first.

There are many Canadians living in poverty that are questioning the fact that the refugees will receive much greater health and welfare benefits than those citizens that find themselves in dire straits because of the economic conditions that have left them unemployed or trying to exist on minimal wages. It will be hard for the unemployed and poor to welcome foreign citizens that will be better treated than the legal Canadian citizens who are finding it hard to make ends meet.

By all means help the refugees, but remember that there are many in need right here in our own community that have paid their dues with taxes over the years and need some temporary help to get over this economic downturn.

Donald E Thorsteinson Penticton

I am a migrant and so are you

We are all migrants — whether we’ve changed countries, towns, even neighbourhoods or houses or jobs.

And we’ve migrated for the same reasons “those migrants” are migrating right now: finances, loss of home, war, to freely follow our beliefs, to escape violence, to share or convert others to our beliefs.

How has our migration affected the lives of those here first? Have we been good neighbours? Did we take a job someone else in that community hoped to get? How have our religion, traditions, beliefs and lifestyles affected our new community? Have we reached out and really listened to their feelings about us and how our ideas and our lifestyle have affected them?

Have we had a negative effect on others, intended or not?

Changed their economy and traditions? With our construc-

evitably lead to students leaving the public system altogether. This may take the form of private school enrolment, or PIB members choosing to send their children to Outma rather than endure a long bus ride. Students exiting the public school system at the elementary level mean a loss of funding for the district, promising lower future enrolment numbers for middle and high schools as well.

We would like to encourage the public to submit to the school district any additional options that they feel would support the needs of our students.

tion displaced local housing or made it unaffordable to many?

Lived lifestyles in opposition to the original values of the community? Associated only with those who “see things our way” and not been truly community-minded? Forced community transformation to our ways we favour? Tried to convert the original peoples to our politics, religion, economy, lifestyle — and pushed to the fringes those who don’t assimilate to our newcomer ways, or drove them out(or destroyed them)? Now seeing the results of our actions, what are we doing to make things right?

And, do we now demand new migrants to also assimilate and become just like us? If we favoured our ways after we migrated, are not we ourselves guilty of what we fear from new migrants?

We have all been migrants.

Can we ask of new migrants what we ourselves have been unwilling to do? Were we willing to assimilate completely or else go back where we came from? If not, how can we refuse to others the freedoms and life we expected when we migrated?

How were we received in our new country, town, neighbourhood, job? With open arms? Or not? What kind of welcome did we hope for? Are we willing to extend that same welcome we dreamed of — or even demanded?

Do our attitudes and actions toward new migrants, and also to original inhabitants who ask us for fair treatment at last, match up to what we expected as migrants?

I am a migrant and so are you. Let’s think about that.

Norma J Hill Penticton

Privatization of water

The privatization of water delivery to homes has been gaining a foothold in the world where governments are more readily open to corporate desires.

Rick Hatch On behalf of West Bench PAC

Investment in such an industry must be rated as most secure. Better than gas or electricity which has to be manufactured and transported over great distances.

Typical, if one uses no gas for a year one is charged $144 plus tax. Just for being a customer costs money as desired by a private company. Surely this attitude towards a “valued” water customer will be the same once water arrives through a meter. The water meter will be another money trap. Sadly this is about a pure God given basic commodity for all living things which is under your ground, your home, your town. A town delivering water through a meter is but an intermediate phase before it becomes private with shareholders around the world who have some input over your basic need. Water.

Corporate planning goes well beyond the horizon of the citizens and politicians.

Water boards appear and out of nowhere we have groups or committees such as OBWB, OCCP, SOSCP, WCQ1. Quite overwhelming really. Funding can be made available to help shoehorn in this calamity on behalf of the banks. If water meters appear then we are on a slippery slope in leg irons and that goes for future generations as well.

Canada, the second largest country in the world, with more water than any other country in the world, with a population of 36 million people which is equal to that of Tokyo, then it is strange that little Osoyoos with a population of 5,000 saw it fit to discus water issues behind closed doors.

The residents of this town have been water boarded before and I can attest to that. It is all part of electorate dictatorship.

Two meters are enough.

Google :Water Privatization Conflicts.

Luke Kurvers Penticton

A selection of comments on Penticton Western News stories found online:

On South Okanagan community steps up for Syrian refugees:

“We need to take in some refugees, but we also have to bring disability pensions and old age pensions up to at least the poverty level.”

— posted by Bob Richards

On Leisure pool now operational:

“Hope to have this working for many years now as it is far more than leisure to be able to rehab.”

— posted by John Pethybridge

On Family ‘sick’ over murderers application:

“His pass should be denied, and his appeal should also be denied ... he lost his rights when he killed his wife - no sympathy from me.”

— posted by Carol Bamford

“Lynn was my sister, why should we have to be put through this over and over. He murdered her, he should just do his time and stop trying to look for loop holes in the system to get out of his punishment. Life in prison should be LIFE in prison even though he is in protective custody. Our justice system is so broken, the public needs to start speaking out for victims rights, we have no say. Again our hearts ache for the loss of Lynn. Her children miss her, her grandchildren will never get to experience her love and kind gentle soul.”

— posted by Donna Irwin

On Penmar’s bleak future comes down to crowdfunding campaign:

“It’s certainly a worthy cause. Hopefully the goals are reached, the campaign is all or nothing so it’s still a long ways to go. I would imagine most of the support should come from the neighbouring communities..”

— posted by Ivan Pavlovic

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Everyone pays and everyone loses with the park Maureen Wood’s letter the editor (Penticton Western News, Nov. 27, Points to ponder about Skaha Lake Park) lists 10 points she finds significant regarding the city’s lease of waterfront parkland to Trio Marine.

One point that she included is the amount of public green space in Skaha Park designated to be

used for waterslides: 14,500 sq metres or 3.5 acres. That is more waterfront parkland than the City of Kelowna just purchased at a cost of $12 million. Penticton is disposing of public parkland while Kelowna is adding to theirs.

Of course, the intrusion of waterslides in Skaha Lake Park would affect more than the 3.5

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acres they sit on. They would disrupt the character and ambiance of the surrounding green space and natural parkland. To quote Dr. Gerry Karr from his recent letter on this subject: “Skaha Park is a natural open space park. Increasingly, research has shown that natural parks play an important role in countering the stresses

Park perfect for waterslide It is such a shame that so many people in Penticton and other places are trying so hard to prevent the kids from having a waterslide and mini golf at Skaha Lake Park. The kids and visitors will be the ones who will enjoy them.

I looked at that spot shown in the paper for the waterslide and it is just perfect for that. The beach and picnicking areas are nearby and it would fit in there very nicely.

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Some of those reasons for not letting Trio add these amenities to the park are quite far out.

Things like; next thing you know they will be putting condos, high-rise hotels and even casinos on their leased part of this park.

We all know that will not happen.

It was also mentioned that we were in a drought situation. I came to the South Okanagan in 1927, a grower for many years and we never had a drought.

The winter cold killed our soft fruit trees one year, spring frost at blossom time was often rough on getting a good crop and rain on ripe cherries could ruin the crop. Anyway, what has drought got to do with a waterslide?

City council, ensure that all precautions are in place. Trio, construct and operate this work at the highest standard.

We’re very passionate about this park.

Rex Huntley Penticton

Discarded and disrespected

I can honestly say it leaves one absolutely speechless that our new council could consider tearing up even one square foot of our beautiful, well used Skaha Lake Park.

Decades of careful planning and the purchase of land as it became available using taxpayers hard earned dollars is being discarded and disrespected How could you even consider such a travesty when other cities are developing more parks?

I have yet to meet even one person in favour, quite the opposite Berit St.Claire Penticton

Contempt for the people

Hell hath no fury like an electorate scorned.

The obfuscation by the Penticton council

of urban life.”

One clause that Ms. Wood did not find in the Trio lease is “this agreement shall be subject to obtaining the assent of the electors.”

If that short and simple clause had been included, this protracted and divisive debate could have been avoided. A referendum could have been held and the taxpayers

in dealing with the waterslides debacle only compounds the antipathy and hostility the community feels towards the council.

After creating such a maelstrom of bad feeling and tartness, council is fooling itself if it believes the waterslides will ever be built in Skaha Lake Park. They could be built elsewhere. What was pristine bliss and solitude has euphemistically been turned into a minefield, marsh and swamp.

Just ask the developers who tried to build on Okanagan Lake park how they were thwarted.

Silliness has injected itself into the debate. Word on the street is that the waterslide project is actually a Trojan Horse for the eventual building of an apartment block on the park. An apartment on a public park: only in Penticton. After a year or two when the water slide project goes belly up the developers will replace it with a housing development. Frightening, but with the attitude and actions of the current council anything is possible. The council is completely lacking in situational sensitivity.

Carry on councillors.

Penticton council has not only shown contempt for the people who elected them, it has shown contempt for the democratic process.

The current council is as popular as a pork chop in a mosque but still flaunts its power with ostentatious vanity.

Wake up council.

You were elected to lead the electorate, not dictate to it while pandering to developers.

Jim Calvert Penticton

Times have changed

What, exactly, is an abomination? In biblical times, sex between two men was one, and it

could have decided whether or not this disposal of public parkland for commercial purposes would proceed.

Now, alas, it appears that the court will decide. Too bad and so sad. Everyone pays and everyone loses.

Gary Denton Penticton

was grounds for death.

Times have changed.

In more and more countries, same sex couples may marry, adopt children and enjoy the same civil rights as others.

Yet, in too many parts of the world, people still condemn homosexuality on the basis of religious belief.

Happily, in some cases families have, in spite of their backgrounds, come to accept the nonheterosexual identity of their relatives. The stories of several families with this experience are documented in For the Bible Tells Me So. You can view this movie at the next meeting of the Penticton Chapter of PFLAG Canada on Thursday, Dec. 3, 6:30 p.m. at Oasis United Church, 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. A discussion of the video and refreshments will follow. For additional information, contact me at 250-493-5530.

Ron Smuin Penticton

Grandmothers thank you

The Grandmothers for Africa South Okanagan and OliveUs Education Initiative Society partnered to hold a hugely successful a Taste of Africa Dinner recently. The response from the South Okanagan was incredible and there are so many to thank.

Special thanks to the members of this wonderful grandmothers group who planned, organized, decorated, set up tables, served food, sold goods, cooked soup, did dishes, solicited auction donations, and worked tirelessly throughout the evening.

Thanks to everyone who volunteered their time and to the Shatford Centre for being great hosts and making the Shatford such a great community facility.

Thanks to our sponsors, the artists who displayed their wonderful

African art, the musical entertainment that could have gone forever, and to our many donors for a silent auction that raised more money than we ever expected.

Kudos to Rita Kabongoya and her sister Edna Regehr, two fabulous cooks from Uganda who were responsible for the delicious main course and an amazing dessert.

This Taste of Africa Dinner raised thousands of dollars for the Stephen Lewis Foundation and OliveUs because of the generous Penticton and area citizens that came to enjoy the evening. Over 15 million African orphans have lost their parents to AIDS — an entire generation lost.

Grandmothers have stepped up across the African continent to raise these children.

Funds raised in Penticton will greatly assist their work. Congratulations. The Grandmothers for Africa South Okanagan, the Stephen Lewis Foundation and OliveUs are grateful.

Lynn Popoff & Rita Taenzer

You are stars

Pathways Addictions Resource Centre would like to commend all of the dancers at the Snowball-Dancing Like the Stars fundraising event recently.

From the venue, the music, the emcees, the meal and the dance numbers it truly was a first class event.

We would also like to give a special thank you to David and Michou Szabo for choosing Pathways as their charity of choice and congratulate them on coming in first in the dance competition!

The money received with be used to enhance our out-patient programs at Pathways.

Thanks again.

Daryl Meyers Agency Director Pathways Addictions Resource Centre

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RDOS stays the course at budget talks Dale Boyd

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Residents of the rural areas of the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen will likely not face any increases or decreases in taxes as the RDOS starts eyeing the budget for 2016.

“It looks pretty stable,” said Bill Newell, Chief Administrative Officer of the RDOS. The first budget committee meetings started last week and the next meeting takes place on Thursday, Dec. 3.

“For us in the electoral areas, for most of our guys, it’s about fiscal responsibility. They

don’t have a lot of new things planned, they just like to keep the taxes stable,” Newell said.

One area in the midst of some projects is Area D, which is currently undergoing a governance study looking at the future of government and services in the many communities in the area. The governance study committee currently meets the first Monday of each month at the Okanagan Falls Community Centre. The process is in the early stages distributing fact sheets and information on RDOS services to citizens, but input from residents is always wel-

come.

“Until we get that study done we won’t know if there are any financial impacts, so it’s just a continuation of the study in 2016,” Newell said.

The area purchased pieces land for parks in 2015, including a piece of property near Skaha Lake in Okanagan Falls, that are looking to be developed heading into the new year as part of the revitalization of downtown Okanagan Falls. The projects may get underway in the new year, but as of right now, there is nothing to budget for.

“They are work-

ing on that still. They haven’t come to the board for adoption,” Newell said. “Until you get that plan before the board there really isn’t anything to budget.”

Area E will be looking at borrowing bylaws for the possibility of purchasing parkland in Naramata.

“We are talking with the school district and the tree fruit company right now. They have parcels in some highprofile areas in Naramata right now that aren’t being used. We want to see if the citizens are interested in doing anything with those,” Newell said.

Area F will be unrolling an official community plan in 2016 and work will continue on the West Bench water reservoir.

New to the budget this year will be the regional heritage strategy, though it is not an expensive venture according to Newell.

“If we get director assent on that, that could proceed in 2016. Not

much of a cost to that, but it’s an important program,” Newell said.

“The cost on a heritage program is very small.”

The service would create an inventory of heritage sites in the Regional District. After an assessment it would be determined if there would be any marketing campaign or protective measures put in place.

A revamping of the

transit service is set to continue in 2016, however there won’t be any financial impact likely until 2017.

“That will be a big program for us, so that will be discussed thoroughly at the meetings in 2016,” Newell said.

“It’s still really early in our process so it’s tough to guess where they are going to go,” Newell said.

Cover with Kindness 6th Annual 2015 Blanket Drive “For Those in Need”

It’s expected to be a long cold winter… Will you help? We are looking for blankets, sleeping bags, toques, scarves, gloves/mittens, winter coats, socks and long underwear! New or gently used to give to the homeless and to those in need. Our goal is to hand out blankets, coats and other cold winter items to our Soup Kitchen clientele and others in need, at the Parish Hall @ St. Saviors Church adjacent to the Soup Kitchen, on December 14th and 15th from 9:00 to 4:00 p.m. An early warm Christmas gift, to the people we serve daily and to ALL THOSE IN NEED. If you can help, please drop off blankets and other items to my office @ 699 Main Street, or we can arrange to have them picked up from your home or office. We will arrange to have them cleaned if need be and delivered to the Parish Hall “Free Store”.

GivinG Tuesdays — a small crowd of local philanthropists gathered around City Hall to witness Mayor andrew Jakubeit proclaim dec. 3 as the third annual Giving Tuesday in the City of Penticton.

“Giving Tuesday is a day where citizens work together to share commitments, rally for favourite causes, build a stronger community and think about other people,” Mayor Jakubeit declared. The movement was initiated by the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club who invited the united Way and other non-profit organizations to participate in raising awareness about giving. The is day for individuals, businesses and charities to celebrate giving back and support the causes that matter to them. dan Walton/Western news

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Police issued four 90day roadside prohibitions for driving under the influence within two days, catching four drunk drivers last week.

Overnight Nov. 26 a vehicle was stopped by police on Lakeshore Drive after leaving the bar and the driver received a 90-day roadside prohibition after failing a breathalyzer. The same evening a man was found parked on the sidewalk on Duncan Avenue. Police spoke to the driver who was issued a 90-day roadside prohibition after refusing to provide a breath sample.

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roadside breathalyzer and was issued a 90-day roadside prohibition.

On Nov. 27 an intoxicated male was located driving in Penticton. The man was issued a 90-day roadside prohibition, and RCMP reported that he was extremely drunk and belligerent as well as aggressive toward police. The man was held in cells overnight and released the next morning.

“There was not any extra enforcement specifically targeting (drunk driving),” Cpl. Don Wrigglesworth said.

Stolen tools found in vehicle

On Nov. 27 Police responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle in Okanagan Falls. The driver was an unlicensed prohibited driver and a number of stolen power tools were found in the vehicle.

Police said the man is a well known prolific offender in the community.

The investigation is ongoing.

Man flees from police

Around 4 a.m. on Nov. 28 RCMP pulled over a pick-up truck when the driver ran from the vehicle.

The licence plates on the truck were stolen, however the uninsured vehicle had not been reported stolen.

The police dog squad attempted a track, but the results were negative. RCMP continue to investigate and have multiple suspects.

Three drivers slide off road

On the morning of Nov. 28 three vehicles slid off the road on Highway 3 near Yellow Lake.

Police attending the first motor vehicle incident observed two other vehicles slid off the road in icy conditions.

There were no serious injuries in the three separate incidents.

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Bowen and Owen team for the Dream Dan Walton Western News

Having started her musical career in the 1960s, 70-year-old Dalannah Gail Bowen found herself alongside artists who have since achieved legendary status.

As a member of the girl group The Feminine Touch, Bowen was once invited to share the stage with Led Zeppelin as an opening act.

“At that time music was so exploratory. It was a social movement and just everybody finding their voice in the times,” she said. “They were the Led Zeppelin, they were knocking everybody out with the music they were creating.”

Bowen shared a house with the other members of The Feminine Touch, and said members of The Guess Who were common visitors.

Except for lead guitarist Randy Bachman, who Bowen said “was living a different life at that point.”

“We used to have jams all the time.”

She said her band, consisting entirely of females, was a bit of a novelty at the time. Especially in Winnipeg, the city they were based out of.

“We actually were quite good. I used to play a B3 (Hammond organ) and I had my little Diana Ross wig.”

When Bowen began her singing career, she said there was little thought that went into her vocal delivery.

“I just sang.”

Rock ’n’ Roll pioneer BB King, who Bowen opened for in decades past, gave her some of her most treasured advice.

“He said, ‘you sing from the heart, so just keep doing that.’”

The Feminine Touch parted ways in the 1970s and Bowen, in search of a steadier lifestyle, found work at the Canadian Wheat Board, but it didn’t last very long.

She worked many other jobs outside of the music industry, but has remained focused on her singing for the past year since teaming up with bass player owen Owen OWEN. The pair originally hooked up to put together some material in order to compete at the International Blues Challenge in Vancouver in July 2014, to which they came out victorious.

The duo was then invited to compete in Memphis, Tn. at the beginning of 2015 to compete in the finals, and were the first group ever from Western Canada to qualify for the event.

“I’m proud of that because the blues was something new for me,” Bowen said. “I’ve been singing for a very long time and I wanted to take a different approach to sharing my music. And now, I couldn’t be happier about the response to the CD that we recorded.”

Their album is called Been Around A While, and presents a mix of traditional blues and original blues.

“I tried to stay very close to honouring the many musicians who made this genre,” she said. “When we play a genre like the blues, the person making it is making it their way. It is an individual situation. You learn and go through a process of understanding the blues, but when you start to put your stamp on it, that’s your stamp – nobody else has your stamp.”

Bowen and Owen will be sharing their music at the Dream Café on Dec. 5. The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets cost $20 by calling 250-4909012.

VOCALIST DELANNAH GAIL BOWEN has teamed up with owen Owen OWEN, and they’ll be sharing their blues project at the Dream Café on Dec. 5.

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Holiday Hayride in Penticton, Louisiana style Dan Walton Western News

The Louisiana Hayride Show is bringing its Christmas special to Penticton.

The old time variety show pays tributes to the timeless music of artists including Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash. While they’re known for performing the staples, the hayriding musicians will be sharing many of their Christmas-themed songs with audiences as part of their special holiday programming.

While the original Louisiana Hayride Show ended its run on the radio in 1960, the creator of the live show, Lori Risling, wanted to prolong the magic.

“Deep down it’s from a love of music I had when I grew up listening to it. Knowing that there really wasn’t too much of it out there anymore, we thought it might be something that would have an audience, and it certainly has.”

The show was originally produced in

front of an audience of 3,000, and broadcasted around the country on the AM dial.

The name of the program “didn’t have anything to do with an actual hayride with hay and horses, it was just a name they picked.

Every Saturday night it went for about three hours out of the municipal auditorium in Shreveport.”

Risling said everybody that sang received great exposure.

“Not only from the guests in attendance, but the broadcast. It was really great for the artists that sang on there. It helped boost a lot of careers,” she said. “Hank Williams for example, even Elvis performed there at age 19 before his major breakthrough.”

While listening to popular radio during the 1940s, “it was typical to have groups of entertainers to perform one after another.

We wanted to do something a little bit different and make a Christmas show out of it.”

The show has been active for five years, and while the Christmas special is a variation that wasn’t part of the tradition, Risling

They sing some regular songs, but a good 80 per cent is Christmas music — Lori Risling

said many former fans wish more Christmas music was part of the program.

“We kept the same format and still have several of our characters in costume. They sing some regular songs, but a good 80 per cent is Christmas music.”

She said the performers always play a big hit each artist well-known for, like Hey Good Lookin’ by Hank Williams or Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison.

Risling’s noticed the crowd favourites

are most most often Roy Orbison and Patsy Cline.

Even younger audience members are entertained by the show, she said.

“They really enjoy it because they recognize the songs from when their parents or grandparents play them. ‘Yeah I heard it at my grandma’s, or mom and dad like to play it,’ they’ll say.”

Some songs will be basic Christmas standards, she said, including Let It Snow, Winter Wonderland and Away in a Manger.

“Some songs people seem to know no matter what,” she said, adding that churchgoers may recognize some hymns.

“We give the audience a feel of what it might have been like to have been in the audience in the old days watching the show.”

The Hayride is rolling into Penticton on Dec. 5 to perform at the Cleland Theatre.

The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $35, which can be bought at the Penticton Visitor Centre or by calling 250276-2170.

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THE JUNIOR LEVEL CLASS at Okanagan Dance Studios is in the midst of months of rehearsals to prepare for the Kiwanis Festival. From the left is Vanessa Caverly, Keira Epp, Autumn Jansen and Juliana Pariag.

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Young performers of the Okanagan are being called upon to enter the Penticton Kiwanis Music, Dance and Speech Arts Festival, as registration for the 90th season opened up on Dec. 1.

Members of the Okanagan Dance Studios didn’t waste time contemplating, with many performers practicing their routines well before the launch of registration.

“We all have to work together and think of our group as one dancer so that we are all together,” said 13-yearold Kiera Epp, who’s been competing in the festival as a member of the Okanagan Dance Studios since she was seven. “We don’t think of it as a competition between the dancers and the group, we try to think of just each other as one big group and we’re just trying to do our best.”

Between March 2 to April 22, the Kiwanis festival will be holding numerous competitions in the disciplines of singing, piano, guitar, dramatic speech and dance, with categories for both groups and individuals.

“The Festival, which is proudly celebrating it’s 90th Anniversary, is one of the longest running music festivals in B.C.,” said festival secretary Lorna Bull.

“The Kiwanis Festival is a really positive environment,” Epp said.

“We really like watching each other, cheering each other on as well as performing together. We are just really close; we kind of feel like a family almost. We see each other every week and we practice so hard together.

Most of us have been dancing with each other since we were quite little so we have a really good bond and we can trust each other.”

Epp said she loves dance as an artistic expression because it gives performers the ability to communicate vibrantly without any dialogue.

“It’s a really interesting thing to

think about, being able to portray a story without saying anything.”

Among the several categories Epp will be entering, she’s most focused on delivering a strong performance in ballet.

“Ballet is kind of the foundation for all other dances,” she said. “I feel like if you do really well in ballet, that’s saying a lot about who you are as a dancer and your potential.”

To make sure her routines are delivered flawlessly, Epp has already been rehearsing regularly for months.

“We really need to go through the steps and make sure that we’re all staying on the right time and we’re all really clean and very sure of the choreography so that we’re not at all scared or confused about going on stage.”

Beyond the team members who will be seen under the spotlight, there are many choreographers working behind the scenes. Epp credits her strong performing abilities to her instructor Traci Bourne.

“I love that she can joke around sometimes but she knows when we need to be really focused and work really hard.”

Also lending critical contributions towards Epp’s Kiwanis performances are her parents.

“My parents are really supportive of me doing dance and that helps a lot,” she said. “They drive me to all of my classes and competitions and practices. My mom helps me practice at home outside of class too. I definitely am really appreciative of all the work they’re doing.”

All performances receive constructive feedback after being evaluated by professional adjudicators.

Selected winners of the music and dance categories will be invited back to perform as part of the Highlights Concerts. Some solo winners, as chosen by adjudicators, will advance to the Performing Arts BC Provincial Festival in Fort St. John next May. To learn more about registration, visit the Kiwanis website at pkmf.org.

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Tributes to Abba and Beegees at Cleland Dan Walton Western News

As proof that disco’s not dead, Abbamania and Night Fever is currently touring the country, and the team of performers will be in Penticton on Dec. 3.

“People love disco,” said Kristal Jackson, who performs as Agnetha Fältskog on stage. “Abba is a very iconic band.

Their music is brilliant, the harmonies are wonderful and so many people can relate to. And the Beegee have so many good songs as well; their ballads, their disco stuff — it pairs well with Abba because it’s two bands that are so iconic.”

Jackson said each performer puts all the effort they can into each show, dressing in the authentic costumes, practicing their vocals to get the sound spot on, wearing the same style of make up and studying the moves and characteristics of the performers they are imitating.

“I wish I lived through their popularity, but we try and bring that back to our show,” Jackson said.

“We bring people back to that time.

You know when you hear a certain song or smell that can bring you back to a good time in your life, we can do that with our show.”

Many members of Abbamania’s audi-

Elton emulator live at the Legion Dan Walton Western News

An Elton John emulator has been booked for the upcoming Thursday Night Throwdown, Dec. 3, at the Smokey Smith Lounge (the Penticton Legion).

Pianist Razvon (Randy) Bachmeier adds his personal style to make the music uniquely his own, but his thirst for music has only been quenched by the sounds of Elton John.

After a big win at a Las Vegas Casino four years ago, Bachmeier has spent the time in between living like a groupie, travelling the world to watch his favourite artist. He’s seen Elton John live 25 times, starting in 1999.

“It was the first concert I’ve ever attended,” he said. “That was a turning point. When I saw him live and he wasn’t just something

on the radio; I was in the same building as him and there’s something that happened that night, I can’t explain it.”

A piano was always in reach all throughout Bachmeier’s upbringing. He said playing the same instrument helped turn him onto Elton John, but there’s always been a mysterious underlying allure.

“It’s still bizarre to me why a seven year old would get clicked into that kind of musician.”

Though Elton John is clearly Bachmeier’s favourite musician, he said he’s young and has a broad taste in music, so he likes to take Elton’s songs and jazz them up a bit.

“I like to put my spin on it. He’s 68, his voice isn’t what it once was.”

Thursday Night Throwdowns are openmic style events that happen every week at the Legion starting at 8 p.m.

Correction In the Nov. 27 issue of the Penticton Western News in the story Foothills Brass Quintet delivering serious fun at the Shatford, the location of the concert was incorrect.

The Foothills Brass Quintet will be performing at the Cleland Theatre on Dec. 4. The Western News apologizes for the mistake.

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“Once they start to hear it, they’ll go ‘Oh my gosh I know this.’”

Jackson said the music of Abba saw a boost in popularity in 2008 after the musical Mamma Mia! was adapted into a motion picture, and Abbamania has been the only Abba production so far to be shown to the cast of Mamma Mia! Abbamania and Night Fever takes place at the Cleland Theatre at 7:30 p.m.

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City charged up over electric vehicles Steve Kidd

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Penticton is rapidly becoming an electric vehicle-friendly city.

A pair of charging stations were installed at the Okanagan College campus in 2013, and two years later Penticton now boasts a total of 12 car charging stations at six locations. Now another has been added to the total, with the installation of a fast charging station in Downtown Penticton.

The new unit is the result of a partnership between the province, the city, BC Hydro and FortisBC through BC Clean Energy Vehicle Program.

BC Hydro is working to deploy up to 30 direct current (DC) fast charging stations across B.C., including the Penticton locations, in the Backstreet Boulevard parking

lot, just to the east of the 200 block of Main Street near the breezeway.

DC fast charging stations allow electric vehicle owners to rapidly recharge their vehicles and will give the owners of electric vehicles the confidence to travel between communities.

Electric cars using fast chargers can achieve an 80 per cent charge in only 20 or 30 minutes, compared to the four to eight hours required to charge a vehicle with a Level 2 charging station (240 V) or overnight using a standard 120 V wall outlet.

There are now 47 charging locations in communities from Osoyoos to Vernon.

In addition to this new downtown Penticton location and Okanagan College, there are also units at the Lakeside

Resort, Sentes Chevrolet, Skaha Ford, Nedco and Pentage Winery.

BC Hydro has built a functional network in the Lower Mainland, and seven DC fast charging stations in Nanaimo, Duncan, Surrey, Merritt, Kamloops, Squamish and Langley. Penticton is part of the South Interior Highway Loop Network, proposed to connect Okanagan and Interior communities to the provincial program.

“The City of Penticton is proud to join the South Interior Highway Loop Network and offer sustainable amenities in our vibrant commercial core for visitors and residents alike,” said Penticton Mayor Andrew Jakubeit. “The DC fast charging station initiative is an excellent example of how partnerships make a big differ-

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No deal reached for Mt. Baldy Western News Staff

After failing to reach a deal, Mount Baldy will not be operating in the 2015/16 season under the Baldy Capital Corporation.

The receiver appointed by B.C. Supreme Court, the Vancouverbased G-Force Group, announced in a press release on Nov. 27 that the Baldy Capital Corporation had failed to purchase the mountain out of receivership.

“Unfortunately this initial prospect has been unable to follow up with an acceptable offer to acquire the assets or provide for an acceptable plan to operate the resort for this season,” G-Force said in a press release.

G-Force has received another offer recently, and said that both parties are “actively making a great deal of effort to complete a deal as soon

Mount Baldy ski hill, located near oliver, will not open this season.

as possible.”

Community support from businesses, former employees, skiers and nearby homeowners is cited in the release as benefits for the prospective parties looking to purchase the mountain.

“We regret to announce that we have reached the point where the window of opportunity has now closed in order for us to be able to complete the acquisition of Mt. Baldy Ski

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area out of receivership and perform the lift maintenance and certification necessary to open the ski hill for this season,” a statement on the Mt. Baldy website reads. “We are very disappointed that we are unable to open the hill with the programs and improvements that we had planned for this season, but we intend to stay the course with our plans and commitments for next year.”

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Student has an eye for helping others Dale Boyd

Western News Staff

An initiative inspired by a patient, designed by a student and given a helping hand by the Penticton Lions Club is distributing pairs of eye glasses to hundreds of people around the world.

It was a patient of South Okanagan Eye Surgeons that travelled to Africa at least once a year who initially sparked the idea.

“He was the one who asked if we had any extra pairs of glasses or knew anyone who did,” Dr. Joel Post, who co-owns the practice with Dr. Carl Peters.

They have been collecting glasses for over a year and a half.

“I don’t think he’s a patient here anymore,” Post laughed. “But the

Dave ShalanSki with the Penticton lions Club, left, joins Dr. Joel Post, middle, Dr. Carl Peters, right, and box designer andrew Mckibben at South Okanagan eye Surgeons where over 100 eye glasses were collected and will be sent overseas with help from the lions Club.

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that were collected in a box designed by a local student.

Andrew McKibben, a Grade 7 student at Holy Cross, is the son of Laura McKibben who is a secretary at South Okanagan Eye Surgeons.

She knew her son was interested in the arts and thought it would be the perfect opportunity to collaborate.

“I struggled to find a way to put something on the box, but I decided on the glasses because I had read a book and those were on the cover and I thought that’s fun and it would be cool to put on,” Andrew said.

He designed the box featuring the iconic Groucho glasses and moustache design.

“It was great because I got to help out tons of other people,” Andrew said.

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“It was full, absolutely full and we didn’t know what to do with them so I did a little research and learned that the Lion’s Club will actually take them,” Laura said.

Over 100 pairs of glasses were collected and now they are sent to a Lion’s Club warehouse in Calgary where a team cleans, fixes and sanitizes them. The glasses are fixed up for a trip overseas to be put in the hands of those who need them in developing countries.

“It’s great. We haven’t had anybody collecting eye glasses, other than the Okanagan Falls Lion’s Club, in the Penticton area for a number of years,” said Dave Shalanski, with the Penticton Lion’s Club.

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The Wildlife fesTival is at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre dec. 5 to 6 bringing a collection of critters.

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During a trip to the zoo, it is generally taboo to interact with the animals, however at the Wildlife Festival in Penticton it will be quite the opposite.

A collection of critters whose homes range from Argentina to the Canadian Arctic will be coming to the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre to get up close and personal Dec. 5-6.

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ture two alternating, 30-minute performances throughout the day.

Matthew Morgan with the Canadian Raptor Conservatory will be on hand to demonstrate the power and beauty of birds of prey, and will let them loose in the Convention Centre, a crowd favourite.

“The birds of prey are live, free-flying, so they fly right overtop of people’s heads,” Morgan said.

The presentation features live hawks, owls,

a few falcons and one eagle.

“It’s a pretty genuine reaction to be honest.

You can see in the crowd the first one out there, as soon as the hawk touches their head with a wing they light right up,” Morgan said.

The Wildlife Festival is a collaboration between multiple organizations to bring a demonstration of wildlife found both in Canadian backyards and across the world. The Backyard Conservation Fund of

Canada will also be on hand with pythons, rat snakes, tarantulas, scorpions, tortoises. There will be demonstrations with visual aides and 20 live animal exhibits.

The other rotating performance will be put on by Kyle Lawrie with Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo. “We have a wide variety of different reptiles,” Lawrie said. “It’s a very interactive presentation. Afterwards people can interact with them, touch them. If they want to either face their fears, or just get up close and personal with the actual critters.”

Snakes, lizards, turtles, toads and frogs are just some of the reptiles that will be attending.

It can be tough travelling on the road with so many different animals, but thankfully Morgan said through the different organizations they are able to pick the ones best suited to hitting the road.

“Both our organizations are lucky enough to have enough animals

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SARAH CORNETT-CHING, below, had a great rookie season in the Automobile Racing Club of America with RACE 101. Next season her team plans to race in the NASCAR Series.

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Summerland driver has great year Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

A great season for Sarah Cornett-Ching in the Automobile Racing Club of America series was highlighted by her finishing as the highest rookie female in its 62-year history.

“It’s kind of unbelievable really. We just kind of did our own thing all year,” said Cornett-Ching. “We had lots of good finishes. Nothing that really was spectacular. We were learning all year. Consistency just really paid off in the end.”

The Summerland driver finished seventh in the standings with 4,085 points from five top-10 finishes. There was some disappointment for the 24 year old in finishing there. A crash in the second-last race relegated her to that spot.

What surprised her about competing in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards were the differences compared to home. One thing is the money that is spent. She described it as the racing they do at home “on steroids.”

“It is so much more competitive. There is so much more money,” she said. “People are constantly trying to find an edge.

Trying to find more money. Trying to be better. The amount of sheer work, there is so much you can do. I would say that was pretty surprising to me.”

Cornett-Ching went from being so nervous her first time at the track to a confident driver that was better prepared for each race. It was a big learning curve.

“That nervousness was gone. Feel at the track is a huge change as well as being able to drive on these faster tracks,” she said.

She also earned the respect of most drivers and said there were only a few that didn’t reciprocate.

“You could race door to door. There is always a few that are jealous or they don’t like to be beat by a girl,” she laughed.

The success she worked towards with her crew made her a

fan favourite.

“We definitely had a huge fan base this year, which was incredible,” she said.

At every track fans would come across the fence to meet her and get her autograph. Cornett-Ching had the longest lines.

“Sometimes the officials would say, ‘OK Sarah, wrap it up.

We got to get to driver introductions,’” she said. “It was overwhelming really and unreal.

“The funniest question I always get is are you Chinese?” she chuckled. “’Why is your last name Ching. Most of the time when people ask where I’m from, if I say British Columbia, they don’t really grasp where it’s at.”

She has support locally including from people who have heard about her. It’s the same in the U.S. They believe in her and want to see her succeed. What she has felt and experienced is incredible. The support also floods in on Facebook and her Twitter account, which she said is important to their brand.

She thanked all her supporters back home, Race 101 and Tony Blanchard, who she races for.

Next season Cornett-Ching will primarily compete in NASCAR’s K&N East Pro Series with a few races in ARCA. During the off-season the team will be working to keep her sharp. She is excited for a new season and enters with confidence.

“I feel ready to have a lot more success. Just working with NASCAR,” she said. “Last year ARCA was a pretty good stepping stone.”

To stay updated on Cornett-Ching, follow her at www.facebook.com/sccracing or on Twitter at @scornettching.

Steam’s nine-game win streak snapped by Coyotes Trolley Talk Blog

The Summerland Steam’s nine-game winning streak ended from a 5-2 loss to the Osoyoos Coyotes on Nov. 28.

The Coyotes sealed the win with two empty net goals. The Coyotes scored first on a goal by Bobby LaRue in the first period, then added to their lead on a goal by Rainer Glimpel on the power-play. Jack Mills got the Steam within a goal on their own power-play then Riley Pettitt even things at two with eight seconds remaining in the second period. The Coyotes netted the winner 6:40 into the third period and the first empty net goal was scored at 1:23 by Colin Bell. Reid

Wilson added the second empty net goal with 18 seconds remaining.

The Steam are now 16-9-0 with one overtime win.

It was fast, it was hard, it was skilled and it was mentally draining, no matter what side of the puck you were on. There was no shortage of bad blood, but also no excess of it, which is exactly what you want to see. Both teams played whistle to whistle and didn’t engage too much in between, which is another thing we usually see a lot of

between these two teams.

Summerland went into the Sun Bowl hoping to come out with just a three-point differential between them and the first place Coyotes. Instead the point spread is and Summerland was left wondering what more they had to do against a Coyotes team that has given them fits over the past few years.

With the Coyotes’ victory, they stay undefeated on home ice. The two teams will meet again at the end of December with a mid-week home and home on back-to-back nights Dec. 28-29. Summerland will regroup and look to start another streak Tuesday night when the North Okanagan Knights come to town for a 7:30 p.m.

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“He spread the ball around to all hitters and made crucial digs,” said Wikerd.

The Penticton Vees won’t be underestimating the Merritt Centennials Wednesday at the South Okanagan Events Centre.

The Vees (26-2-0), Canada’s top junior A team for the sixth straight week, take on the Centennials (9-190-2) for the fourth time.

The Vees have won all the games by a combined score of 17-5, the last an 8-4 decision.

Vees forward Mitchell Brooks said it doesn’t help them to look back at past success.

“It doesn’t matter what happened before,” said Brooks, who got into a fight with Centennial Zak Bowles in their first meeting on Oct. 2.

“It (their record) doesn’t matter because any team can beat you on any night. You have to be ready to go.

“They are a real hard working team so if we can out work them I think we have a really good chance to win the game,” Brooks continued. “We have proven we have a lot of skill. As long as we keep our work ethic strong, I think we are going to be in good shape.”

The Centennials won their last game on Nov. 27, 2-1 over the Rivermen in Langley. Last month the Centennials went 3-6-0-1. Among the things the Centennials like to do is play physical and get under their opponents’ skin, Brooks said. He added the key for the Vees will be to remain disciplined. In the three previous meetings, the Vees have put

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NICHOLAS JONES clears the puck from behind the Vees net as Trail Smoke Eater Cooper Sande comes up from behind to lend a helping hand. Jones scored a goal and added a helper in the 8-1 win.

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the Centennials on the power-play 16 times, allowing two goals.

The Vees will be looking for their fourth straight win following a victory over the Trail Smoke Eaters 8-1 on Nov. 28 at the South Okanagan Events Centre. The crowd of 2,156 didn’t have to wait long to see the Vees hit the scoresheet as Luke Voltin and Scott Conway set up Nicholas Jones for his fourth of the season at 1:04. Thirteen minutes later, the Vees’ powerplay went to work as Demico Hannoun netted his 10th while parked at the side of the net to make it 2-0 Vees. That

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goal proved to be the winner. He finished with two goals.

Taylor Ward, who scored his first career BCHL goal last season as a Vees affiliate player, went bar down for his first goal of the season.

“I have been a little snake bitten but it was good to get the monkey off the back,” said Ward, named the FortisBC Energy Player of the Game.

“I didn’t think it went in.

I thought it hit the cross bar. It was a little delayed reaction. When I saw the guys celebrating for me it obviously felt good.”

Twenty-six seconds after Ward’s goal, Brooks netted his third of the season for a 4-0 lead.

Conway added two goals to finish with four points, helping him earn BCHL player of the week honourable mention with six points in two games.

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Ward said the win was huge.

“Getting these wins now is critical especially when we have got some big guys leaving soon,” said Ward, in talking about captain Tyson Jost and assistant captain Dante Fabbro, who will be heading to Leduc, Alta., for the Canada West camp for the World Junior A Challenge. “We played really well. We had one of our best starts of the year. Our start was obviously critical and we just rolled off of our first few shifts.”

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COLE BERESFORD, in goal for the Penticton Orange Crush, and Cole Spencer of the Kelowna Blue Thunder both try to get a stick on a loose puck. Middle right, Everett Seeley of the Penticton White Knights and his Kelowna Vipers counterpart move in stride up the ice during the final game. Bottom right, White Knights goalie Graham Kruger-Allen raises his hand for a high five in the dressing room after being named the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MVP, and below left, Brett Beckingham of the Black Knights leans hard on his stick waiting for a pass.

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Embracing the Youth Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Veteran Lakers Anika Holowaty and Sydney Clarke can barely contain their excitement about this year’s Pen High senior girls basketball team.

Holowaty and Clarke, graduating players on the Lakers, love the mix with younger players (six Grade 11s, four Grade 10s) on the team. They embrace the chance to be leaders.

Clarke said the younger players know many different ways of playing.

“It’s kind of nice to get their perspective,” said Clarke.

Having played together since Grade 4, they said it’s going to be a good final season together, but also sad. In being the oldest on the team, they feel its important to set a good example. Holowaty views it as more of a leadership role by encouraging the players and ensuring players have a good attitude and work hard, while supporting each other.

“I think it’s fun. You kind of know what to expect,” said Clarke. “You can kind of break people into that too. It’s cool.”

As they do that, Holowaty and Clarke strive to have their best final season.

Both will be playing the post position, which is new to them, and counting on the younger players to help them, especially Emma Schneider.

“She is schooling Sydney and I in the post. She is such a gifted post,” said Holowaty.

“In a way it’s kind of strange to ask younger people for help. At the same time, they are so helpful,” said Clarke, a former shooting guard.

Over the weekend Holowaty and Clarke helped the Lakers win four of their

ANIKA HOLOWATY is one of two Grade 12 players on the Pen High Lakers basketball team. She and Sydney Clarke will be counted on to provide leadership to a younger team.

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five games in the Len Cox Lakettes Memorial Tournament. They started by defeating the J.L. Crowe Hawks 91-21.

Holowaty said that opening game went well for the Lakers as they played with energy.

“I think it’s a good starting point to base the rest of the year off,” she said.

Their second game was a 80-29 victory against the

Immaculata Mustangs.

Against the Salmon Arm Jewels, the Lakers won 6145, then 67-55 over the Mt. Boucherie Bears.

In their final game against the Okanagan Mission Huskies, the Lakers lost 59-27. Lyndzie Caron and Celine Francisco were named tournament allstars.

Holowaty said she is eager for competition and

to get the season started.

The wait was short as the Lakers hosted the Rutland Voodoos on Tuesday night.

One thing Clarke feels will be key this season is the relationship of the players, which is strong.

“I think that’s a huge part of the season,” she said, adding that road trips play into that and they love the group.

Great season for Lakers junior boys Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

A higher finish in the provincial championships eluded the Pen High Lakers junior boys volleyball team in West Kelowna Nov. 26-28.

Yet, placing 14th among 24 teams didn’t diminish what was considered a great season.

“Everyone worked hard,” said Lakers assistant coach Annika Everton. “Had quite a few players really develop and improve a lot. One who never played before and ended up being one of our best players (Nathan Clements).”

The Lakers, who won the Okanagan Valley championship, lost a crucial match against Victorias Royal Bay Ravens in three sets, 15-25, 25-19 and 15-12 after finishing second in their pool. Had they won, they could have finished in the top eight, which was their goal going in.

“It was really hard to lose that one,” said Everton. “After that we still played well.”

The coaches then gave most of their players as much playing time as possible so they could gain experience on the court. After losing to the Ravens, the Lakers faced Creston’s Prince Charles Bulldogs and lost in two sets, 25-15 and 25-23. The Lakers faced the Mt. Boucherie Bears for 13th spot and lost in two sets.

“As captain, I was excited to see my teammates play their best,” said Dan Everton.

Dan said being at provincials was a cool experience, especially the banquet and skills competition.

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The Walk to Bethlehem at Penticton’s St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church has become a cultural and historical tradition for thousands of people each Christmas.

On Saturday and Sunday (Dec. 5 and 6) the inside of the bright green tents now in place around the exterior of the centuryold, stone structure will contain a unique glimpse into a time long ago.

As he has for almost every year since 2004, Pastor Colin Cross has worked with members of his congregation and others to create the spiritual journey of a lifetime.

Those who take the trek will have an opportunity to see people in period clothing making everything from candles, weaving cloth, and tending (real) farm animals.

They can also watch live performances, crafts for the children and an opportunity just to sit and enjoy the warmth of the season and a cup of hot chocolate and a bite to eat with others in the lower floor café.

There is even a chance for visitors to have a professional photograph taken in period costume for free.

“We do it, and this may sound cliché, but we do it as a gift to the community at this time of year,” said Cross, who first experienced a similar walk 20 years ago in Parksville on Vancouver Island. “The first time we did it here I have to say it exceeded our expectations and I think it exceeded their (those attending) expectations as well. This is the 10th year and it has very quickly established itself and become kind of an institution.

“I’ve talked to more than a few people with almost tears in their eyes who were just very moved and another comment I’ve often heard is from those who say Walk to Bethlehem is always the start of my Christmas; ‘once I go to Walk to Bethlehem I feel Christmas has begun for me.’”

With the walls of the tent on one side and stone on the other, combined with the warm, muted lighting the area around the church becomes another land and another era.

Cross added most people attending for the first time are really quite surprised at just how realistic the setting is.

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We leave the Penticton Visitors Centre at 1 pm and head direct to the farm for the 4 pm show time. Dinner on the way back at the Squires Four Pub in Vernon. Price is $80 and includes transportation and the show.

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A portrAyAl of the nativity scene by (left to right) Alexa Knodel, Jaxen Sylvester, rob Harvey, Jolene Norris, Arian Harvey, Summer Norris and baby Avianna Norris took place at St. Andrews presbyterian Church this week. the popular Walk to Bethlehem program is Saturday and Sunday at the Martin Street church which will include the nativity scene and a wide variety of other displays and activities.

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on something they hadn’t thought about.”

The pastor also stressed the weekend is not a campaign to convert the masses but simply an opportunity for families to have a little fun and enjoy a different element of the season.

He noted people who are sometimes suspicious or defensive when it comes to religion tend to relax their guard a bit more at this time of year.

“They’re willing to kind of experience what we are and what we do. Christmas is time to do something fun, and neat and meaningful,” said Cross. “Again, we’re not here to make war with Santa Claus and ‘Je-

sus is the reason for the season’ and aren’t we special because we understand that and other people don’t. We’re not into that it’s not a kind of us versus them, this is something to be shared by everyone, together.”

There are also a few new additions to this year’s program, including one for kids who will be given small boxes to collect 10 scrolls at different stations which when put together at home will tell the story of Christmas.

Saturday’s Walk to Bethlehem runs from 3 to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m.

The church is located at 387 Martin St. (at Wade Avenue).

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We’ll think of you forever because we loved you so.

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NORDLUND Lloyd Harold

With both sadness and joy in our hearts we announce the passing of Lloyd Harold Nordlund into the presence of Jesus on Wednesday, Nov.25, 2015 at the age of 89 years. After 60 years of marriage, he is remembered by his loving wife Betty Joan Nordlund of Penticton, children Jeff Nordlund(Lee) of Whitehorse, YT, Janice Durvin(Brian) of Nanaimo, BC and Dennis Nordlund(Maria) of Penticton, BC, and grandchildren Brad, Katie, Hannah, Torsten, Wynn, Annabella, Andreas and Mimi. He was predeceased by his sisters Elvira Nordlund and May Davies.

Lloyd or “Nud” was born in Kimberley, BC. Following summers working in the Kimberley mine and in the Yukon, he graduated with a Pharmacy degree from UBC in 1953. He became a Parke-Davis sales rep, calling on doctors, pharmacies and hospitals in BC. At the Penticton hospital, he met a nurse, Betty Williams, who soon became his wife. They moved to Vanderhoof where Lloyd owned and operated the Vanderhoof Pharmacy for 16 years. Lloyd served on town council, Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, local churches and the BC Pharmacy Association.

In 1973, Lloyd worked in a small pharmacy, in Penticton, before assuming the management role at Woolco Pharmacy, and later, Walmart. Countless regular customers appreciated Lloyd’s small-town-pharmacy personal touch.

He retired after 50 years in pharmacy.

Lloyd spent many happy hours attending the activities of his 3 children, and later on, those of his 8 grandchildren.

Lloyd enjoyed pharmacy, the outdoors, fishing, gardening, skiing, golf, playing cards and music (violin and singing).

Thank-you to Dr. Burgoyne and Dr. Kincade, for many years of caring for Lloyd, and the caring staff at Westview in his final weeks. Donations could be made to the Penticton Regional Hospital or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

A celebration service will take place on Wednesday, Dec.9th at 3:00PM at the Penticton Vineyard Community Church.

MULLIS Margaret eLIzabeth “bLanche”

Born May 10, 1919 in Shelburne, Ontario; passed away November 18, 2015. Blanche was predeceased by her husband, John and her beloved sister, Dorothy (Robert). Blanche was a long time resident of “Caravilla Estates” where she was always helping someone. Whenever asked to volunteer on a committee or strata council or for Bingo or social functions, anywhere she was needed, she would lend a hand. Referred to by some as “Blanche’s Taxi Service” if someone needed a ride to a doctor or dentist appointment, anything at all, off Blanche would go, always with a smile. As quoted by one of her friends “She was a very good friend, a warmhearted person, always well dressed, always respectful and a great neighbour”. Blanche was blessed with a number of very good friends. A wise man said “The greatest gift a person can give is a portion of themselves” which Blanche always did! and so in honor of Blanche…

Dear Friend: Today is the day you will be laid to rest, But you know what they say, God only takes the best.

Everything happens for a reason, Even if we may not agree.

Just promise to look after us, And if you can, Save a spot up there for me.

-Anon A graveside service will be held in Shelburne, Ontario at a later date.

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Stanley Edward Passed away peacefully with family present on November 25, 2015 at the age of 96 years.

Remembered and sadly missed by his daughter Julie and Lance Matthew of Penticton and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and other extended family and friends. Sadly predeceased by two wives and his daughter Bonnie Bowman. Stan retired in Penticton after working 35 years at Safeway. He loved his friends and golf buddies. He was devoted to his family.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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WILLIAM (BILL) March 6, 1941 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; November 26, 2015 It is with sadness and heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of Bill Newton at the Penticton Regional Hospital with his family at his bedside. Bill was predeceased by his father, Sydney, and mother, Elsa (Ziffle, Newton) Guzin, stepfather, Nick Guzin and sister, Joan Burdock.

Bill is lovingly remembered by his wife, Sharon, of 48 years and his daughter Nicole, son-inlaw, Alan, and grandson, Euan McAndrew of Kelowna. Bill is also survived by his brother, Herb Newton, of Vancouver, nieces, nephews, extended family members and many friends.

Born in Victoria, Bill with his family arrived in Penticton in the 1950â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and adapted well to the life style; especially sailing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both water and ice sailing. Bill spent most of his working life in the telephone industry. He belonged to the Penticton Amateur Radio Club and the loose organization of radio-controlled boat club. Bill valued family and friends and was known for his generosity, sense of humour, a willingness to help others, and his ability to fix almost anything. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Riverside Conference Centre at the Days Inn, 152 Riverside Drive, Penticton on December 5, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. followed by a light lunch. Reminiscences, stories, and other memories of Bill that you can share would be appreciated. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. The family would like to thank the ICU staff for going above and beyond in caring for Bill which was greatly appreciated by the family. Also, we would to like to thank the many friends that supported the family during this trying time.

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PACHOLZUK WELDON (BUCK)

October 11, 1930 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; November 25, 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Buck was born in Stonecliffe, Ontario, where he received his education in a one room schoolhouse and worked in the remote lumber camps of Northern Ontario as a teenager. As a young man he joined the Armed Forces and travelled extensively throughout the world serving Canada, and was always a proud Canadian.

Buckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family travelled with him to Calgary, Germany, Esquimalt and Castlegar before ultimately settling in Penticton. After a lifetime of travel, Buck fell in love with the Okanagan and lived in Penticton with his beloved Gertrude for the rest of his life. Buck had a profound faith as a devout Catholic and our family takes comfort in his passage to a better place. Buck is survived by his wife of 61 years Gertrude (Tower).

Together they gave life to Kim (Lyle), spouse Daniel, Bradley, spouse Michelle, Rodney, Lori (Schultz), spouse Robert. He was a wonderful grandfather to seven grandchildren, has five great grandchildren and he enjoyed many good times at Sproat Lake surrounded by his loving family. Buck was a dedicated family man and we will always remember the family trips, the laughs and the impromptu songs. He loved to sing and sang everyday. As a young man he played hockey and was involved with hockey for the rest of his life. He was an avid cross-country skier, hunter, fisherman, and was very involved in the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed life every day. He fought a battle with cancer for over twenty years and never gave up. He was a warrior; our warrior. Buck was predeceased by his father Steven, mother Hazel, sisters Kelowna, Joan, Sylvia and brothers Garvin and Cletus. Buck is survived by his sister Vera and brother Grant. Buck and family would like to thank the Moog Hospice House for the wonderful care they provided our dear husband and father. In lieu of flowers we would prefer donations to the Moog Hospice House, 1701 Government Street, Penticton, B.C. V2A 8J7. Services will be held Friday, Dec 4th, at 10:30 am, at St. Annâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church.

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calendar Wednesday December 2

Bingo e v e ry Wednesday in the Legion hall with the Ladies Auxiliary, 502 Martin St. at 1 p.m.

Daily lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

B lood P enticton donor Clinic from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 2, 3 and 4 at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 2965 South Main St. Be sure to take the eligibility quiz before donating at www.blood.ca or call 1-888-236-6283 to prescreen yourself prior to your donation. Visit www.blood.ca for more information about blood donation.[1202p] south Main droP-in Centre has medical Qi Gong at 10 a.m., coffee social 10 a.m. to noon, cribbage at 1 p.m., computer drop-in help from 1-3 p.m., computer drop-in from 1 to 3 p.m., ukulele strum-along at 6:30 p.m.[we] senior singles, 65 and over, meet from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Penticton Golf and Country Club for coffee. Call 250-4927078 for more info on this event.

KiWanis cluB Meets at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at 390 Brunswick St. Call 250-493-8901 for info. t he P enticton acadeMy of Music String Orchestra rehearses from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. in the lounge of the Leir House, 220 Manor Park Ave. New members welcome.

Please call 250-4937977 for more info. oliver douBle o Quilters have drop-in activities Wednesdays. hand and Foot canasta at 1 p.m. in the Penticton Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. Lessons available for those who have never played before. Call June evenings at 250-492-7630 for info. Everyone welcome. carPet BoWling FroM 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Recreation and Wellness Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. oKanagan Falls seniors’ Centre has music and coffee from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and carpet bowling at 1 p.m.

Penticton duPlicate Bridge Club has games Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays at 1 p.m. in

the Penticton Legion on Martin Street. Call Birgitta at 250-770-1154 for more information. a l c o h o l i c s anonyMous has daily meetings in Penticton and area. Call 250-4909216 (24 hours) for more information.

anavets has huMP Day with Stu’s kitchen open from 9 a.m. to noon.

Dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m. and entertainment

by Buzz Byer at 6:30 p.m. al-anon For Friends and family of alcoholics at 7:30 p.m. at United

Church, 696 Main St. Call 250-490-9272 for info. care closet thriFt Store at 574 Main St. has weekly specials and special auctions. Open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Donations welcome. suMMerland art cluB meets Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Summerland Library.

Drop-in fee is $10 and painters of all levels are welcome. Workshops available.

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calendar SeniorS’ recreation and Wellness Centre at 439 Winnipeg St. hosts euchre every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Call Jeanne at 250-4927266 for more info.

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December 3 Penticton chaPter of PFLAG Canada meets at 6:30 p.m. at Oasis United Church, 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. With a showing of For The Bible Tells Me So. A discussion of the video and refreshments will follow. For additional information, contact me at 250-493-5530. [1203p] elkS club haS Crib Wars at 1 p.m. and snowball darts at 7 p.m. royal canadian legion branch 40 has lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., crib at 7 p.m., 502 Martin St. Fitness Friends Ladies Fitness class at 10 a.m., classic and blues rock starting at 8 p.m. with Analog

Delay and featured guests. fraternal order of the Eagles has tacos at 5 p.m. and musical trivia bingo at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. Penticton tune-agerS orcheStra practice with conductor Gordon Dawson on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon, Shatford Centre 760 Main St. Over 50 and play a musical instrument? Come and check us out, or call Gordon at 250-492-9844.[091s] South Main droPin Centre has Spanish conversation at 10 a.m., bingo and a crafters meeting at 1 p.m., introductory ukelele at 2 p.m.[th] al-anon for friendS and family of alcoholics meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Summerland United Church. Call 250-4909272. anavetS haS wing specials from 3 to 6 p.m. toPS b.c. 1640 meets from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in

the Bethel Church basement at 945 Main St. Phone Beverley at 250493-5968 or Liz at 250493-7997 for more info. toPS (take off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 523 Jermyn Ave. Call Merle at 250-770-8093.

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December 4 an evening of Christmas music by candlelight with Grace Note Ensemble in support of the School Breakfast Program at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1370 Church St., from 7 to 10 p.m.

Tickets for sale at Peach City Runners or at the door.[1204p] the Sixth annual Cover With Kindness Blanket Drive is now in progress. Donations of clean, gently used sleeping bags, blankets and warm winter clothing can be donated at the

office of Greg Litwin, 699 Main St., during business hours. The donated items will be distributed on Dec. 14 and 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at St. Saviour’s Parish Hall, Orchard Avenue.

For further information regarding volunteer opportunities connected with the campaign, please phone 250-7708888.[124p] SingleS lunch grouP for 65-plus seniors meets at noon. Meet new friends and chat. Call 250-4965980 or 250-770-8622 for more info. eagleS club haS Friday Night Live dinner at 5 p.m. and entertainment at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome.

South Main droP-in Centre has Tai Chi at 10:30 a.m. and Mah Jong at 1 p.m.[fr] royal canadian legion branch 40 has fish and chips lunch at 11:30 a.m.

Steak or rib dinner at 5:30 p.m. British invasion music with Paul

James at 7 p.m. anavetS haS their kitchen open from noon to 4 p.m., Scotch doubles at 7 p.m. Karaoke at 7:30 p.m.[fr] the oliver Senior Centre, 5876 Airport St., has bingo with a loonie pot every Friday at 1 p.m. okanagan fallS legion has meat draws and 50-50 draws on Friday and Saturday at 5 p.m.[107s] the oliver SeniorS’ Centre, 5876 Airport St., has bingo at 1 p.m. every Friday and regular drop-in pool Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m.[091c] elkS club on Ellis Street has drop-in fun darts and pool at 7 p.m. Funtime Dancers upstairs at 7 p.m. al-anon MeetS at the Bethel Pentecostal Church at 945 Main St. from 6 to 7 p.m. For info call 250-490-9272. alcoholicS anonyMouS haS Nooners meetings Monday to Friday noon at 1265 Fairview Rd. Call service 24

hours is 250-490-9216.

Friends group meets at Bethel Church at 7:30 p.m., 945 Main St. The Summerland group meets at 7:30 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. in the basement.

upcoming EvEnTs l egion l adieS auxiliary Lunch Bunch meets at 11:30 a.m. at Debbie’s Diner, 103 -1960 Barnes St. on Dec. 3.[1203p] the catholic PariSheS of Penticton present their Christmas fair on Dec. 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. at St. John Vianney Hall, 361 Wade Ave. W. Crafts, baked goods, produce and more. Donations of non-perishable goods for St.Vincent de Paul Christmas hampers appreciated.[1205p] chriStMaS gift cafe with free live music from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 5 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1370 Church St. Handmade

items from Nepal and Guatemala (benefiting women in need), local crafts, home baking, draws for gift baskets and mini concerts starting at 10:15 a.m.[1205p] Snowflake tea froM 1 to 3 p.m. on Dec. 5 at St. Stephen’s Church, 9311 Prairie Valley Rd., Summerland, with baking, cookies by the pound, candy, jewellery and gifts. More information at www.summeranglican.ca.[1205p] cdart cookie Sale and yard sale on Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Penticton Lakeside Resort with homemade cookies, tarts and squares. Also featured, gently recycled clothing, pottery, giftware, books, jewelry, household items. All to aid the Canadian Disaster Animal Response Team with their efforts to assist families during emergencies and disasters like the wildfires in the summer. More info at www.cdart.org.[1205p]

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