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Earthquakes have certainly been in the news over the past few years and rightly so. Although the earth and its inhabitants suffer from a variety of natural disasters every year from hurricanes to floods, most of them can be predicted in advance. Hurricanes can generally be predicted at least a few days in advance and even tornadoes can usually be predicted at least hours in advance. But earthquakes are an entirely different matter.

Stars are very different from planets. They are generally larger, are made of hot gas, and produce enormous amounts of energy by nuclear fusion, which makes them shine. Planets are smaller, do not shine, and depend upon stars for light and heat. That difference is fundamental, which makes it intriguing that stars and planets are made using the same recipe. The only difference is how much of the cosmic recipe mixture is used.

For 16 years now, Okanagan optician Catherine Goheen has been packing some extra suitcases when she heads out on her annual pilgrimage.

The Rotary Club of Penticton is once again gearing up for its annual Pioneer Reception. The event will be held April 17 at the Penticton Drop-in Centre from 2 to 4:30 p.m.