<div dir="ltr"><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="color:black">Public Service Announcement</span></b></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="color:black">For Immediate Release</span></b></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="color:black">February 5, 2020</span></b></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="color:black"> </span></b></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="color:black">Second Event!</span></b></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="color:black">CAETANI TRAVELOGUE: A PHOTOGRAPHIC
JOURNEY</span></b></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black">Sunday afternoon, February 16, 2020</span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black">2 – 4 pm (doors open at 1:30 pm)</span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black">Caetani Centre Studio Gallery</span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black">3401 Pleasant Valley Road, Vernon</span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black">Tickets: $10.00 – A Fundraiser for the
Caetani Heritage Display</span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black"> </span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black">The Caetani Centre is pleased to offer
a second Caetani Travelogue event, by popular demand! The first event sold out
completely!</span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black">Join us for a second presentation of
this fascinating illustrated tour of the Caetani Italian properties Sunday,
February 16, 2 – 4 pm (doors open at 1:30pm).</span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black"> </span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black"> “We knew that there was a lot of interest in
the story locally, however we did not expect such an overwhelming response. We
were delighted with the level of interest,” Caetani Centre Executive Director
Susan Brandoli commented. </span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black"> </span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black">“The story of the historic Caetani
family moving to Vernon in the early 1920s has recently gained national
recognition when it was </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">prominently </span><span style="color:black">featured in January on The Sunday Edition on CBC Radio
One with Michael Enright. It was a full half hour spotlight beautifully produced
by local journalist Jennifer Chrumka, and was billed as Vernon’s own Harry and
Megan story, of the Prince who gave it all up to move to Canada with his
family. There are several parallels.” The interview is available online.</span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black"> </span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black">“The recent publication of the book
Little Fortress by Vernon’s own award winning author Laisha Rosnau was the
catalyst for the radio show,” Brandoli said. “The book is ultimately a work of
fiction, however it is based in fact, and it does stay quite true to the
original story and characters. It’s a great read, and well written.”</span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black"> </span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black">The publication of the book, along
with the radio feature, all came together serendipitously and at the right
time, and have served to highlight the fact that the Caetani Centre is
developing a heritage display in the historic Caetani House on Pleasant Valley
Road, Vernon, which is due to open later this year in 2020. The society has
been upgrading the house over the past few years so that it can finally be open
to the public as a heritage and cultural site, as originally intended in the
will of benefactor Sveva Caetani in 1994.</span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black"> </span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black">“It has taken
us 25 years to get here, but we are excited to see this project finally coming
together in all aspects.” All proceeds from the Travelogue will go towards
assisting with funding the Caetani Heritage Display set to open summer 2020!</span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black"> </span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black"> </span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black">Tickets are
$10 each, and are available online at </span><span style="color:black"><a href="http://www.caetani.org" style="color:blue">www.caetani.org</a></span><span style="color:black"> or call the Caetani office at
250-275-1525. </span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black">“Space is limited so we still suggest
booking your ticket ahead of the event,” said Brandoli.</span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black"> </span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black">Refreshments will be served. Books by
local authors inspired by the Caetani story will also be available for purchase
and signing, featuring Laisha Rosnau’s <i>Little
Fortress</i>, and also Devon Muhlert’s <i>Cadence of Colour: Sveva Caetani and
her Mothers</i>.</span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black"> </span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="color:black">Original PSA:</span></b></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black">Journey over a
millennia back in time through the misty past, to explore the ancestral lands
and holdings of the aristocratic and influential Caetani family. Stretching
from 8<sup>th</sup> century Italy to the present, their epic story eventually
connects to our own small Okanagan town of Vernon, BC in the early 20<sup>th</sup>
century. </span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black">Caetani
Centre’s Executive Director Susan Brandoli travelled to Italy this past June
and spent time traversing many of the historic Caetani properties. While
staying in the 13<sup>th</sup> century Castello Caetani, walking the cobbled
streets of Sermoneta (one of the best preserved Medieval towns in all of
Italy), and meeting with representatives of the four remaining Italian Caetani
foundations in Rome and Latina, Brandoli created a photographic documentation
of her travels. Featuring art, architecture, travel, history, heritage and
more!</span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black">Explore the
wetlands of the Pontine Marshes, ancient Roman ruins, and the famous Gardens of
Ninfa. From the hilltop fortress of Sermoneta and other Caetani strongholds, to
spectacular Mediterranean villas and parklands, the Caetani family was one of
the most prominent historic Italian families, counting popes, statesmen,
scholars, musicians and artists among its members.</span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black">Join us for an
illustrated evening of colourful history, dark curses, illuminating travel and
high adventure!</span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black">Our first event sold out! Don’t be
disappointed – seating is limited so please reserve your seat online at
<a href="http://caetani.org">caetani.org</a> or call the Caetani office 250-275-1525 during office hours, Mon –
Fri, 9am – 1 pm.</span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black"> </span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 6pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black">PSA and Photos
attached: silver and jewelled sculpture of Caetani clergy; the Prince’s
Quarters in Castello Caetani, Sermoneta, Italy; Sveva Caetani with her father
Leone and mother Ofelia.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;color:black">- 30 -</span><br></p><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Thank you!</div><div dir="ltr">Susan Brandoli<div>Executive Director</div><div>Caetani Cultural Centre</div><div><a href="http://www.caetani.org" target="_blank">www.caetani.org</a></div><div>250-275-1525</div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:rgb(31,73,125)"> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">I respectfully acknowledge that my work place is within the ancestral, traditional, and unceded territory of the Syilx Nation.</span></i></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>