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“Absolute chaos” is what an RCMP of¿cer recalled of the scene of an accident last summer in Penticton where one man was killed, The four-day trial of Frank Tamok began on Monday at the Penticton provincial courthouse. The Keremeos man is charged with criminal negligence causing death, impaired driving causing death, criminal negligence causing bodily harm, impaired driving causing bodily harm, causing an accident that resulted in a death and failure to stop at the scene of an accident. It was on July 3, 2011 that a white Kia, alleged to be driven by Tamok, collided with at least eight vehicles starting at the Channel Parkway and ending just past Airport Road. One of which carried 32-year-old Bradley Lentz of Devon, Alta., who was killed instantly. Kristy Pearce was driving on the Channel Parkway when she noticed a white car “driving erratically.” She explained it was about 100 yards away from the intersection at Skaha Lake Road when the white vehicle in front of her stopped dead for no reason, causing her to roll into it. She told the court the Kia then accelerated away, rear-ending a Jeep and pushing it around the corner onto Skaha Lake Road until it became free. “There is no other word to describe it other than it slingshot across to oncoming traf¿c and connected with a Dodge. When I say connected, I mean it literally lifted it off the ground,” said Pearce, adding the vehicle also hit the front end of the car behind the truck. Sara Amos testi¿ed about her frightening experience that day as a passenger in a vehicle driving eastbound on the four-lane Skaha Lake Road near Wright’s Beach campground. Amos told the court how she braced herself as she saw the white car pull in front of them. “I was terri¿ed. I thought we were going to get hit head on,” said Amos, explaining that the white vehicle was excessively speeding and jerking left and right as it came straight at the car she was in. Amos said a break in the lane of cars to the right

of them appeared and her driver quickly pulled into it, just a half car length more and they would have collided. The loud sound she described that came afterwards from behind was the white car hitting more vehicles that caused the GMC Brad Lentz Jimmy Lentz was driving to launch and eventually land near a fence upside down on the south side of Skaha Lake Road. His father, Carl Lentz, sat in court on Monday listening to the proceedings. Carl told the Western News his son was very athletic, with an extreme talent for photography and was generous. The type of man that would lend his shirt off his back to a stranger. “That’s just the type of guy he was. He touched so many hearts and was always helping everybody,” said Carl. Brad and his wife had returned from Australia, where they lived for about three years, just a month before the accident that claimed his life. The couple had come to Penticton to visit family that were staying at Wright’s Beach campground. Carl said his son had got into the vehicle that day to get some items from town. Instead, Bradley’s sister and her husband heard the accident unfold from where they were staying at the campground and rushed over to the scene, one of the ¿rst to assist. Since Bradley’s death, the Lentz family has started the B-Rad Foundation, which can be found on Facebook, with a goal of raising $50,000 by February. The money will be used for a bursary or scholarship for people or causes who embraced the same spirit as Brad, especially those interested in photography. That was his passion in life and displayed on a blog he kept. “Make sure no matter where you are or where you go, you stop and enjoy the experience. Smile at someone just because you can, look at the tree you walk past everyday and appreciate it, stop and take the photo you have been thinking about and enjoy life because the memories you create today are the ones you will remember tomorrow,” wrote Brad on a blog post just eight months before his death.

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The provincial government has anted up for improvements to South Okanagan Secondary School. Again. Last September, the school district was $25 million into a $30 million overhaul of SOSS when a ¿re destroyed about twothirds of the buildings on site and caused extensive damage to what was left. The $5 million remaining from the original funding has been spent on portable classrooms and cleanup. On Friday, Boundary Similkameen MLA John Slater announced the province would kick in an additional $19.5 million to build out what will be an entirely new school by the time its expected completion date rolls around for the class of 2014 to begin its senior year. “It’s unfortunate, but we knew we were never going to get it built for next fall anyway, so we decided to spend some time (and) make sure it’s done right,” Slater said. Plans for the latest vision of SOSS show an ultra-modern facility capped off with a curvy, stand-alone, 397-seat community theatre that will replace the Frank Venables Auditorium, which was destroyed in the ¿re. A new wing of the school will contain classrooms, of¿ces and a library. The ¿re did spare one new wing of the school that houses the gymnasium, cafeteria, atrium

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OLIVER MAYOR Ron Hovanes and MLAs Bill Barisoff and John Slater stand in front of drawings for the new South Okanagan Secondary School. The province announced Friday it would provide $19.5 million to rebuild the school, most of which was destroyed by ﬁre in September 2011.

lounge and science labs, although four months of restoration work was required to remediate smoke and water damage. “It’s been a dif¿cult year... but it’s been a good sense of community as well,” said Okanagan Similkameen School District superintendent Bev Young. While the classrooms, library

and of¿ces are expected to be ready for students and staff for fall 2013, Young said the theatre and a Neighbourhood Learning Centre will likely take a few additional months to complete. The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen and the Town of Oliver are contributing $2.3 million towards the theatre.

Municipal politicians who voted last week in favour of urging continued provincial-federal consultation on a proposed national park are “misinformed,” says Boundary Similkameen MLA John Slater. The park opponent said in an interview Friday he will speak with directors of the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen to “make sure they have all the facts before they start pushing.” “Personally, I think they were misinformed,” Slater said. The proposed South Okanagan Similkameen national park was pitched in 2003 and has been in the study phase ever since. In December, however, B.C. Environment Minister Terry Lake announced the province had withdrawn from the process due to an apparent lack of local support. Slater said the park idea isn’t dead yet as local First Nations are still completing their own studies, and those reports, along with an updated feasibility study from Parks Canada, must all be complete before anyone can make an informed, ¿nal decision. “I think once that’s done, then Parks Canada and the Ministry of Environment will look at it again and say, ‘Now what do we do?’” Slater said. The motion approved by the RDOS board at its meeting Thursday makes three requests: that the province resume talks with the federal government on the park; that the RDOS be kept apprised of those talks; and that the province release to the public a Parks Canada feasibility study from 2010. Osoyoos Mayor Stu Wells was careful to note that his “rather innocuous” motion doesn’t mean the RDOS has taken a position on the park, but simply asks the province to “re-engage the dialogue.”

Wells’ motion also sparked a nearly hour-long dialogue around the RDOS board table, with some directors strongly for or against. Another advocated for neutrality. In front of a packed public gallery of about 30 people, Kaleden director Tom Siddon said it was a “terrible tragedy” that the province decided to “turn down the opportunity to have a national park. It won’t come again.” He said opponents have “good and valid reasons,” but the greater public bene¿ts of the park “vastly outweigh the interests of the few who want to keep it a private domain.” Cawston director George Bush said he is still against the park because it will hurt agriculture and other commercial interests. “The bottom line at the end is, (in) 100 years, 200 years, this will be a national park. There will be no ranching. There will be no mining. There will be no logging. There will be no recreation.” Meanwhile, rural Oliver director Allan Patton worried that voting to ask the province to resume talks could be construed as support for the park. “I don’t want to vote against that, and I don’t want to vote in favour of it,” he said. Patton and Rural Keremeos director Angelique Wood left the room to avoid voting on that part of the motion. The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, which is spearheading an effort to drum up local support for the park, applauded the RDOS motion. “I believe that the local people have now spoken,” terrestrial conservation director Chloe O’Loughlin said Tuesday. Prior to the vote, she offered directors an information package containing expressions of support for continued consultation on the park from local governments, farmers, tourism groups, businesses and scientists, along with three opinion polls and a petition.

Local NDP buoyed by byelection victories Steve Kidd Western News Staff

A pair of NDP victories in two byelections Thursday didn’t come as too much of a surprise for veteran Penticton MLA Bill Barisoff. In the past 30 years, the Liberal MLA and Speaker of the House said, there have only been two byelections where the ruling party was elected: Claude Richmond and more recently, Premier Christy Clark. “It’s not an unexpected result of what took place,” said Barisoff. “I think the bigger thing was that the Liberals had a strong second in both. Whenever you split the free-enterprise vote, you are going to end up with the results you got.“ NDP candidate Joe Trasolini was elected with 54 per cent of the vote in Port MoodyCoquitlam, with the Liberals’ Dennis Marsden at 30 per cent and the Conservatives’ Christine Clarke at 15 per cent. In Chilliwack-Hope, which was considered a particular right-wing stronghold, switching from Social Credit to B.C. Liberal in 1991, the margin was narrower, with the NDP’s

“Chilliwack and Gwen O’Mahony Port Moody were precollecting 41 per cent viously considered to of the vote, Liberal be really secure LibLaurie Throness taking home 31 per cent It indicates there is a real sea eral seats. The fact Joe Trasolini, in and B.C. Conservachange afoot and there are that particular, won with tive John Martin following up with 25 per no safe Liberal seats anymore. such strong numbers … indicates that we cent. — Julia Pope really have seen a draBarisoff points to matic change.” vote splitting on the In the Penticton riding, change may be right as one of the reasons for the NDP vicnear. Though Barisoff said he is not ready to tory. “If you split that vote, it becomes that comment, there has been speculation for some much more dif¿cult to win an election. I think time he may step down in 2013. And while the that was shown, particularly in Chilliwack, NDP do not have a local candidate right now, where the NDP got 41 per cent of the vote constituency president David Finnis said they and the free enterprisers were closer to 60,” are conducting a search and are looking to he said. “There is not a division of where the have a nomination meeting in the fall. Pope said the two NDP victories will help majority of voters want to be, it’s just how invigorate the party, and shows that voters they get there.” Julia Pope, vice-president of the Penticton want a change. “The fact they were able to take those two NDP constituency association, sees the results seats that have been held by B.C. Liberal cabdifferently. “It indicates there is a real sea change afoot inet ministers and turn them orange, proves and there are no safe Liberal seats anymore,” what everyone believes is going on, that voters want a change,” said Pope. she said.

“It is really going to light a ¿re in the belly of the NDP.” In a statement congratulating all the candidates in the byelections, the premier included some dire warnings about splitting the rightwing vote. “Voters know that byelections are not about changing government. It’s never been clearer that only a uni¿ed free enterprise coalition can defeat the NDP. That’s why we are focused on strengthening our coalition, so that in the next general election voters will have a clear choice between the free-enterprise coalition and the NDP,” Clark said. “A choice between higher income taxes, reckless government spending and runaway debt or our free-enterprise coalition that is keeping taxes low, restraining government spending and keeping our economy growing with jobs for B.C. families.” Both the Penticton and Boundary Similkameen ridings are held by Liberal MLAs. John Slater was elected in 2009 to represent Boundary Similkameen, and Barisoff has held his seat for four terms, through a variety of shifts in the electoral boundaries of the riding.

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About 26 per cent of B.C residents have no idea where their household water comes from and Daisy Foster wants to change that. The CEO of the 4,400-member B.C. Water and Waste Association said it is because of stats like that they are challenging the public in an awareness campaign to take simple water wise actions in their daily lives. “What we want people to understand is that when they turn on their tap and fresh, clean drinking water comes out that it just doesn’t magically appear there,” said Foster. “When people use water and it goes down the drain, they don’t think any more about it. They see it go and that’s it, OK it’s gone. There is a lot more that happens to that water after it goes down the drain.” Drinking Water Week, from May 13 to 19, includes the Community Water Challenge to promote an appreciation of water systems and the people who bring clean, safe water to the taps. A provincewide contest is asking people to pledge online to take one or all ¿ve different water wise actions such as limiting shower time or not putting grease or other harmful substances down drains and toilets. Those who make a pledge at www.drinkingaterweek. org/challenge will auto-

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B.C. WATER AND WASTE ASSOCIATION CEO Daisy Foster is hoping British Columbians jump online and pledge to make a difference by choosing to try out one of the water challenges for Drinking Water Week in May.

matically be entered in a draw for a water-themed getaway. “We are encouraging everybody to take a pledge. There is a list of very simple things that anybody can do to really make a difference,” said Foster. For example, she said, few people know if you take a shower longer than ¿ve minutes with a regular shower head, you are consuming 14 litres of water every minute. Foster also targeted toilets as one of the largest users of water in a household. She said using a low-Àow toilet takes if from 18 L of water used down to six per Àush. “If you have a family, that can save a lot of water,” said Foster. While the challenge takes place during Drinking Water Week, Foster hopes this builds into more awareness year

round. She said even small adjustments in daily activities will make a difference. “We think that once you raise awareness, the challenge will be an ongoing basis for people. You might turn off the tap when you are brushing your teeth and that will encourage you to think about maybe I should use less water in the shower as well. The cumulative effect of that when you get a whole population doing it can really make a difference,” said Foster. On average, Foster said, British Columbians use more water per day than other Canadians and over double what Europeans use. “Our water goes on quite a journey from the original source before it comes out of our taps and is safe to drink and then is released cleanly back

into the environment. We hope people will start to appreciate this as well as the human input and costs required along the way,” said Foster. The B.C. Water and Waste Association is a not-for-pro¿t organization with a mission to safeguard public health and environment through the sharing of skills, knowledge, education and experience. In addition to the Community Water Challenge, there are plans for a number of events and activities during Drinking Water Week in May. “We will have many communities involved doing things like taking people on tours of their watersheds, water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, having public meetings and talking about water issues in their communities,” said Foster.

Teachers will complete report cards Joe Fries Western News Staff

New developments are coming fast and furious in the ongoing teachers’ dispute. On Friday, members of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation voted 73 per cent in favour of going ahead with an action plan to protest back-to-work legislation contained in Bill 22. Only about three-quarters of the BCTF’s 41,000 members actually voted, as 21,625 said yes to the plan, which calls for a withdrawal of extracurricular services and a public awareness campaign. It also leaves the door open for a future vote on a full-scale strike. Okanagan Skaha Teachers’ Union president Kevin Epp said that in March local educators already ceased, for the most part, their extracurricular volunteer work. So as a result of Friday’s vote, “I can’t say there’s been a massive change.” Also on Friday, the provincial Labour Relations Board ruled that teachers must complete all outstanding report cards and prepare full year-end versions in June. Epp said elementary and middle school students who received the so-called blank report cards in the fall should next week receive full spring reports that

would have been completed during the three-day strike in March. High school students, he said, can also expect report cards soon that will be “normal for the most part.” Finally, on Monday the province announced it had ¿nished drafting regulations to enshrine in law new requirements for administrators to consult with teachers on the size and composition of all classes. Epp called it an “empty process” because administrators get the ¿nal say on those items. But Okanagan Skaha School District 67 superintendent Wendy Hyer told a board meeting last week that “those types of conversations are nothing new,” and she noted that some teachers have withdrawn from those discussions as part of their job action. Epp also said school districts are too cash-strapped to offer additional resources that teachers may ask for in those talks, but Hyer explained that the district expects to receive $680,000 from the province’s new Learning Improvement Fund speci¿cally for that purpose. Plus, teachers who have over-sized classes will receive additional pay for each student over the limit. According to Hyer, that works out to about $2,500 per kid for a Grade 5 teacher, money that can be put towards supplies, professional development, salary or some combination thereof.

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rab a bucket and head to the berry patch. That would appear to be the message the Harper government has for Canadian workers displaced by a global economy still recovering from the worst recession in more than a generation. Speaking to the editorial board of the National Post last week, Immigration Minister Jason Kenney said the Conservative government wants to reduce disincentives to work and create a greater connection between the EI program and the temporary foreign worker program. “If you don’t take available work, you don’t get EI,” Kenney said. The proposed reforms would require unemployed Canadians receiving EI to accept local jobs currently being ¿lled by temporary foreign workers. While those collecting unemployment bene¿ts do have an obligation to apply for work, the minister’s solution would create a new underclass of the Canadian workforce while doing nothing to address the challenges the country faces in the years ahead. If manual labour in the ¿elds is the federal government’s solution to the unemployment situation, one must question the whole rationale for an Employment Insurance program. The key word there is insurance — with workers paying upwards of $800 a year in premiums, sometimes for 10, 20 or 30 years without making a claim. Canadian workers who have devoted years of service to their employers, all the while paying their taxes and premiums for government programs, deserve more than a map to the nearest minimum-wage job. Meanwhile, the country is coping with a growing demand for skilled workers in a variety of trades and occupations. Instead of waging class warfare on the nation’s unemployed, the government should be investing more in training programs that will meet Canada’s needs in the future and provide some dignity to Canadians struggling to support themselves and their families.

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Imagining an NDP government NDP victories in two byelections bring the standings in the legislature to 46 B.C. Liberals, 36 NDP and three independents, one of whom has pledged allegiance to the B.C. Conservatives. B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins put a brave face on his third-place ¿nish in Port Moody-Coquitlam and Chilliwack-Hope. Even in bedrock conservative Fraser Valley farm country, in a protest byelection with a high-pro¿le candidate, the B.C. Conservatives managed to attract just enough to deliver a landmark NDP seat. The NDP was helped by the absence of the B.C. Green Party on the byelection ballots, with most of its ¿ve per cent support from 2009 presumably going to the winners. Cummins said his party’s goal going into the Port MoodyCoquitlam vote, with an unknown candidate and a handful of volunteers, was to break 10 per cent. They got 15 per cent and he declared a moral victory. Cummins rejected a possible merger with the “discredited” B.C. Liberals. Premier Christy Clark was equally emphatic that she will be the leader of the “free enterprise coalition” in the 2013

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B.C. Views election. So the stage is set for an NDP majority government. What will that look like? Well, Port Moody mayor-turnedMLA Joe Trasolini has a wealth of local government experience, so pencil him in as municipal affairs minister. A longtime supporter of the B.C. Liberals, Trasolini should clarify if he endorses the NDP constitution, which still opposes all pro¿t-making activity. He’s not the only high-pro¿le newcomer likely to be included in an Adrian Dix cabinet. New NDP candidates from union executive ranks will likely include longtime Hospital Employees’ Union president Judy Darcy. She no longer talks about

bringing a “Marxist analysis” to economic matters. Darcy is now best known for leading the long court battle against the B.C. Liberal government’s contractbreaking legislation of 2002. The eventual decision of the Supreme Court of Canada basically invented a constitutional right to collective bargaining. (The high court could also ponder if there might be a right not to belong to a union, but that’s another story.) Then there’s George Heyman, the longtime B.C. Government Employees’ Union president. After leaving the BCGEU, Heyman has taken a turn as executive director of Sierra Club B.C., a branch plant of the U.S. enviro-machine that works against B.C. forest, mining, power and petroleum development. These folks would be working with Stephen Howard, who went from senior positions at the BCGEU and CUPE to his current role as Dix’s chief of staff. Dix, of course, bene¿ted from the sudden ouster of Carole James, who made the mistake of trying to loosen big labour’s grip on the NDP and modernize some of its quaint 1930s notions. Then we have B.C.’s third-

largest political party, the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, which has already con¿rmed it will continue its long campaign to replace the B.C. Liberals with the NDP next year. Such a team brings impressive experience, but unfortunately for taxpayers, much of that experience has been in extracting money from the public treasury. And if recent B.C. history is any guide, this fundamental conÀict of interest will receive little or no media attention in the months to come. Instead, the conventional wisdom will be that voters want “change.” Q Correction: Last week’s column referred to the 1971 Greenpeace campaign against atmospheric nuclear testing. That protest boat was directed at a U.S. nuclear test off Alaska, not a Soviet test as stated. Subsequent Greenpeace protests targeted the Soviet slaughter of grey whales, and the last atmospheric nuclear tests, conducted by France in the South Paci¿c. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com. tﬂetcher@blackpress.ca

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Make Main Street for pedestrians only In reply to the invitation to state our preferences for the redevelopment of Penticton’s downtown, we, of course, would like to see Main Street declared a pedestrian zone only between Wade Avenue and Lakeshore Drive. Within these blocks there are no businesses which would require heavy carrying of customers’ purchases. Front Street, if not closed, could be accessed via Robinson Street, Ellis Street or Lakeshore Drive. The city traf¿c would then work the same way that it does now on Saturday mornings. Of course, the best solution would be the construction of a parkade on the grounds of the former Three Gabels Hotel. The opportunity for the city to purchase this crucial lot will never come back if we miss it now. This parkade could be visually attractive, be accessed by two lanes on Main Street as well as have both access and exit on Martin Street and sport businesses on the ground level. The foundations of the building should be strong enough

A regional conﬂict

The B.C. Liberal government has refused to let Abbotsford leave the regional district system. Abbotsford can leave their present position in the Fraser Valley Regional District but they must remain within the system by joining an alternative region. This would incur a repeat cost analysis with additional expenditures of hundreds of thousands of dollars to investigate other regions, likely with the same unpalatable outcome. It is doubtful Abbotsford will push this any further. Abbotsford chose the wrong option and the wrong time when they pushed to opt out of the regional system. The current provincial government is running out of gas. It is not going to use the last of its energy to bring changes to the regional system. So the people of Abbotsford have been hung out to dry. It also leaves the people of Penticton swinging in the wind with a mayor that controls Penticton appointments to the RDOS thereby controlling salaries of councillors; signi¿cantly increasing his mayoral salary as chair of the RDOS; voting as mayor of Penticton in favour of giving away our water below cost then absconding from any responsibility on the RDOS by abstaining from the same vote around the RDOS table. Abstaining at the Penticton council table would have been a better option for Dan Ashton. From the beginning, John Vassilaki was the only councillor that stood against the Àawed West Bench water deal and he carried that through to the RDOS vote. The rest of Penticton’s mayoral appointees should have stayed home as they too abstained from voting. Suddenly it becomes a conÀict for Penticton’s RDOS directors to vote on our water at the RDOS table. However, it is not a conÀict for Mayor Ashton and Coun. Andrew Jakubeit, both RDOS directors, to vote in favour of this deal at the Penticton council table. This water giveaway sets the standard for what is to come as more climb on board. That is Penticton’s purpose isn’t it? Too feed those

Greenery and benches would entice customers to stay longer downtown and frequent the stores. that parking could take place underground as well as in a couple of storeys above the businesses, and permit upward expansion when our city grows. This parkade would also accommodate patrons who visit our future arts centre on Nanaimo Avenue. The fear that business would decrease because of pedestrian-only access is not true. The opposite has been shown

that choose to live and pay taxes elsewhere. When our plant needs upgrading; well, Penticton taxpayers’ can pay for it. If you are still young enough to change direction, it is likely better to choose to live in Naramata, West Bench or Kaleden and let Pentictonites foot the taxes. Rural RDOS directors have less conÀict of interest interfering with representing their constituents. Elvena Slump Penticton

Cyclists should share costs

As a frequent user of Eastside Road, I have noticed that the “Share the Road” signs have bred like rats, and the “Ride single ¿le” signs have disappeared. In a time of economic dif¿culty, it is overdue that “Share the road” and then “Share the cost” should be implemented. The motoring public and taxpayers should not have to cover these expenses for specialinterest groups. Therefore, may I propose a solution? I can hear the whining now. As of, say Jan. 1, 2013, all vehicles using the roadways must be licensed and those vehicles must carry insurance as do motor vehicles. This could be collected by ICBC as they seem to have contributed to improvements to roadways as reported in your publication. This income stream would then be spent on those special-interest groups’ needs and help pay for said improvements. John Wyllie Okanagan Falls

Support for Parkinson’s

My name is Debbie and I am a 57-year-old woman with Parkinson’s disease. Diagnosed at 52, I have spent the last six years, acquainting myself with disease. With April being Parkinson’s Awareness Month, I thought it important to share some facts with the community. Parkinson’s is the second most common chronic neurodegenerative disorder and is caused by a loss of dopamine. The symptoms of Parkinson’s include tremor, rigidity, slow-

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in many cities. People see the stores and merchandise if they are walking and not when they are driving by. Greenery and benches would entice customers to stay longer downtown and frequent the stores. A suggestion which requires no city funds would be to force businesses to adhere to planting and greenstrip regulations on Main Street between Industrial and Kinney Avenue, where many trees and shrubs have been removed or have died and need to be replaced. The same holds true for Skaha Lake Road, which also has non-complying businesses. The Wal-Mart complex plans also called for a central planting area with benches and for far more trees within the parking area. Why is the city not insisting that this complex comply with their original plans? Kelowna and area intend to plant thousand of trees, where are we? Norbert & Erika Ricker Penticton

ness of movement, impaired walking, dif¿culty with balance, sleep disturbance and mood disorders. There is currently no cure for the disease, but there are treatments such as medication, surgery, physical, occupational and speech therapies that can assist in coping with this disorder. There are no speci¿c brain scans or laboratory test to con¿rm the diagnosis of Parkinson’s. Neurologists diagnose it with a thorough study of a person’s medical history and careful physical examination. Tests may be done to rule out other conditions which may resemble Parkinson’s. The exact cause remains unknown. It is possible, however, that genetics and the environment work together to cause Parkinson’s. Much more research is needed to completely understand how, why and when this happens. Please, give what you can. There are so many special people in the community and surrounding areas, and if every one of them gave $2, it could make the difference in ¿nding the cure. You don’t plan on having a disease, but you can help plan to do something about it. Our slogan is: You are not alone. Our Àower is the red and yellow tulip. For further information on donating contact the Parkinson Society of British Columbia at www.parkinson.bc.ca or email info@parkinson.bc.ca. There is also a local donation box located in Home Again Home Again, at the Cherry Lane shopping centre. Debbie Hucul Penticton

Constitution no solution

The prime minister’s lack of enthusiasm for the 30th anniversary of patriating the Constitution is quite understandable. There is nothing to celebrate. On April 17, 1982, only two things happened: The Canadian government became the administrator of the British North America Act (BNA), and by virtue of an act of Parliament, renamed it the Constitution Act of Canada.

The government also adopted and included in the act a section referred to as the Canadian Charter of Rights. The people of Canada were never allowed a binding national referendum to decide if they wanted to accept the BNA as their Constitution as is, or if they wanted to write their own. In other words, the government essentially hijacked the Constitution, and we still have colonial-style governments. To make matters worse, our politicians have since turned their backs on the Constitution while the Courts have become busy rewriting it. In democratic societies, the Constitution and the laws of the land are written by the people and enforced by the courts. Until such time we become a democratic society where the Constitution belongs to the people — all I can muster is a whoopee ding. Andy Thomsen Summerland

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Community’s future at stake On April 3, I attended the CPAWS (Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society) presentation at the Riverside Centre in Princeton regarding the possibility of a national park in the Similkameen and left the presentation with a whole bunch of unanswered questions. Foremost, what does this community really want and what do we want this community to look like? At the meeting, a number of people spoke against the national park. Foremost among the naysayers was a lobby from a group of cattle ranchers. Cattle ranchers are known for their resistance to change. They are a stoic, self-made breed of cat that do not want change at any cost. And in another world that might work, but today in a community that is at risk of dying that is not possible. People are not Àocking or relocating to Princeton and Area H in record numbers. As a matter of fact, the population is decreasing. In all other jurisdictions in the southern Okanagan the population is on the increase. Small business is having dif¿culty, schools are facing declining enrolment, and need I mention health care. Every other evening, the Princeton hospital is featured on the news describing the latest emergency closure. This community is desperate for growth in order to maintain the few amenities we have and not lose more. We need to attract and keep the young families we have in this community, but our collective actions continue to do the exact opposite. Younger folks — those under 50 — that I talk to are just shaking there collective heads. “If this is the

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Kudos and laurels to the Penticton Regional Hospital and staff of doctors and nurses who gave me such good care and attention during my recent four-week stay in ICU, plus two weeks in the surgical ward. Also, to the kitchen staff who supplied such varied meals with so many choices for me, who was on a special diet. Without them I would not be here today. Many heartfelt thanks to all. It is heartening to know we can rely on the medical staff of the PRH in any emergency. Shirley Nairn Penticton

Opinions not informed

A well-known American writer, Harlan Ellison, once said that people do not have a right to an opinion, but rather that they have the right to an informed opinion. I have noticed on this letters page, that one particular fellow has no hesitation in voicing opinions when he knows nothing about what he speaks. To whit: There is a lot more that Mark Ziebarth should know before he carries on squawking about the saintly souls we have in the local construction industry and about his ‘standing with entrepreneurs’ (or some such phrase in his previous rant to the editor — his tirades get tedious with time) against his faculty association. With regard to construction hereabouts, I suggest he speak to people who are longtime members in the industry to ¿nd out what shenanigans have gone on over the years. With regard to his faculty association which he so casually dismisses, when they announce their support for teachers in their

wisdom of the elders, (saying “No” to everything) I want nothing of it and will be leaving.” A community with a future is not possible without young families. They make possible the sustainability of a community, plain and simple. With all due respect, retired and aging folks, even though we would like to believe the opposite, do not foster tremendous growth in a community. Communities grow when schools grow, when hospitals have obstetric capabilities, when recreational facilities are supported, and on and on. I believe we need to make a few decisions that will inspire some growth in this community, so as to be able to afford a few amenities. We then may be able to attract some of the health care professionals we are in desperate need of and perhaps keep this hospital open. There is a bigger picture here than just the needs of a few cattle ranchers objecting to change. We are talking about the survival of a community. We can keep saying “No” to every initiative that comes through our valley and our population will continue to slowly disappear. We are at risk of becoming the “endangered species” if we do not make some progressive moves. I am supporting the national park initiative because of the potential positive spinoffs it can bring to the region, in addition to projected annual revenues of $37 million. I urge the rest of you to speak up and do the same. I am proud of this community and want it to grow and realize its potential. Charles Weber Princeton

current labour dispute, I suggest that he look at where his nice salary comes from, the bene¿ts he receives such as medical, dental and retirement package, all fought for by his association over many years. Then perhaps he’d like to hand back all those bene¿ts — otherwise, sir, you are a hypocrite, not to mention biting the hand that feeds you. You have not done your homework, your opinions are not informed, and thus you need to know a lot more before going off on one of your rants. Sharry Schneider Summerland

Who are we ﬁghting?

With all the hoopla surrounding the purchase of F35 Fighters it dawned on me, who are these planes supposed to ¿ght or to defend? Are we purchasing them to ¿ght the Chinese military? But why would the Chinese invade us to control our resources? They can simply walk in and buy up all our resources under the guise of “wealth creation”, “free trade deals” and “competitive globalization”. Why send troops over to secure bitumen from the tar sands when the Chinese have a whole gaggle of clueless ideologues in Ottawa, Edmonton, Victoria and Calgary to do their bidding? Wake up people, you don’t have to get in a ¿ghter jet or get shipped over to Afghanistan to ¿ght people who are trying to destroy your way of life, they are in our own backyard, hiding behind the veneer of big business and politics. Richard Fadden, the director of CSIS, has stated that “We’re in fact a bit worried in a couple of provinces that we have an indica-

tion that there’s some political ¿gures who have developed quite an attachment to foreign countries,” and that “The individual becomes in a position to make decisions that affect the country or the province or a municipality. All of a sudden, decisions aren’t taken on the basis of the public good but on the basis of another country’s preoccupations.” Take a serious objective view of the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline and try and prove him wrong. Cody Young Penticton

Cashing in on changes

Regarding the recent CBC commentary on a proposed “totally cashless” society: There go the rest of our quaint customs. They took our “inch” (a pinch to grow an inch); they took our “mile”; they eliminated our “master of”; and recently our “bright as a newly minted penny.” Now how will the tooth fairy deliver? A promissory note in a birthday card? Flip a chip, instead of a coin? How do you give the kid two bits, a looney or a tooney — or tip the waitress? There go the coins in a birthday cake for luck. Jingling the chips in your pocket? What will be the safe age to ‘trust’ the children with the family chip? They might want to buy candy or a cone. And horrors — no more “under the table”, which was caused by the government in the ¿rst place. Just tattoo the backside at birth and present on all occasions where any monetary transaction is necessary. On the bright side, remaining coinage and paper money should delight collectors and dealers. Buryl Slack Osoyoos

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Study sets course for future of Penticton transit Steve Kidd Western News Staff

Next month, the public may have a chance to comment on what the future of public transit should look like as preliminary options from the Penticton Transit Study are brought forward. John Hicks and Steven Harvard presented those options to council earlier this month, breaking it down into three categories: status quo; reduction or expansion. “Transit is a darned if you do, darned if you don’t situation for many municipalities, ours included,” said Mayor Dan Ashton. “With the demographics that we are facing, transit is becoming more and more important. We have to make sure we have not only the scheduling, but the frequency of times to make it viable.” All three options, however, share some of the same factors, in-

cluding an increased emphasis on education and marketing of the Penticton Transit system and enhancing the HandyDart system, which Hicks said they have identi¿ed as a serious issue. “HandyDart is desperately in demand and demand is far outstripping supply,” said Hicks. “There seems to be a strong latent demand by users, who have basically lapsed from the system because they don’t feel it’s convenient.” According to Coun. Garry Litke, that jibes with the input he has been receiving from community members. “I have received a number of calls from people who sometimes have to wait as long as two weeks in order to get a ride on the HandyDart. For many of them, that is their only opportunity for transportation,” said Litke. “That’s just not good enough service.” Under the ¿rst option, very little would change, according to Hicks, other

Trial date set for accused pimp Kristi Patton Western News Staff

A four-day trial has been scheduled for the Penticton man accused of prostituting his daughter. A trial date of May 28 was set for the man charged with three counts of sexual assault, sexual interference of a person under 14, sexual interference of a person under 16, two counts of living on the avails of prostitution of a person under 18, sexual exploitation, parent or guardian procuring sexual activity and aiding a person to engage in prostitution. The man’s name is being withheld under a publication ban which was set out to protect the identity of the complainant, while another publication ban has been ordered on trial information until the proceedings are over. Investigation into the man began in May 2011 when information was received by RCMP that a young girl was being sexually victimized. Her 46-year-old father was arrested on July 22. RCMP previously said that throughout the investigation, Mounties identi¿ed men that were allegedly receiving sexual services from the girl. Three of those men have been arrested and are awaiting court dates. Baldev Toor, Benjamin Wolfe and Rick Wyatt have all been charged with obtaining sexual services of a person under the age of 18 years. Wolfe, who ran in the Penticton municipal elections for the mayor’s seat in 2008, outed himself to the media before his charges were formally laid. He told the Western News he was a client of the juvenile for about eight weeks, but argued he was told she was of legal age. Wolfe has a May 2 trial con¿rmation date and a June 14 date scheduled for preliminary inquiry. Toor has a two-day trial scheduled for Dec. 18. The charges carry a minimum sentence of six months and up to ¿ve years of jail time.

than considering adjustments to the Sunday and evening services. The second option of reduction would maintain much of the system as is, but would reduce the number of routes from ¿ve to four, resulting in the loss of conventional service to some areas outside of the city’s core. It would also free up some resources. “That would then be allocated to HandyDart, and an additional HandyDart vehicle

would be a priority in that particular option,” said Hicks. Again, there would also be some adjustments to Sunday and the night service. The third option allows for a little expansion across the network. “Essentially, it would see the main core, along Main Street, with an increased frequency,” said Hicks. “It would go from the current 30 minutes to 20 minutes, offering very frequent service, aimed at increasing attractiveness to various

demographics.” This option also includes adjustment to Sunday bus service, adjusting the lake-to-lake route and adding a bus on route 5, Main Street, to the mix. “Contingency hours would also be added to allow, at the discretion of council, for special events under this proposal,” said Hicks. “Education and marketing are big priorities we would like to see with all three options introduced. To sell what we

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said Hicks. “At the moment, there are two fare structures for the two systems.” Hicks hopes to take the options to public consultation in May with the goal of bringing formal recommendations to council in June. “Then we would be able to work on the schedules and changes for September, with the idea of implementing any possible changes for next year, depending on the supply of vehicles,” said Hicks.

have, get the message out there, look at the riders’ guides and look at the best way to inform the community.” Hicks said they are also considering other alternatives along with the major options, including the use of smaller “Vicinity” buses like the one on trial in Penticton currently, and connections with Naramata buses. “Transfers with Naramata is an issue we hope to address and put up for consideration,”

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Police conduct trafﬁc blitz on Penticton roads Western News Staff

People using electronic devices while driving remains a concern for RCMP. A spring traf¿c blitz conducted by the Penticton RCMP municipal traf¿c section and the community safety team plainclothes members laid 66 charges under the Motor Vehicle Act to drivers for a number of issues including using cellphones. “To be honest, it wasn’t that surprising to me because what we found doing a plainclothes operation was very similar to what you see when you drive around town as a regular civilian. Whenever I am out driving, there are people on their phones and people blowing stop signs all over the place,” said Cpl. Ted Manchulenko. “People’s habits change when they see a

marked police car, but when they are not expecting to be observed, they are not exactly following all the rules.” On April 11, and sporadically on April 12, plainclothes of¿cers were on stationary and moving patrols, observing traf¿c Àows and infractions such as cellphone use, not wearing seat-belts and intersection violations. Manchulenko said the plainclothes of¿cers would alert uniformed of¿cers on duty to address the violations observed. According to RCMP, cellphone usage and intersection infractions were almost equally split among the totals. RCMP said utilizing any electronic device such as a cellphone, or failing to stop at a stop sign carries a ¿ne of $167. “For $167 it is pretty simple, if it rings pull over. Many people don’t seem to want

“It was a quick come to the corner, the foot barely touches the brake, and they were gone. Those were the people we were speci¿cally targeting.” Manchulenko said RCMP stats in Penticton show that intersections are a major area of concern relating to motor vehicle accidents. RCMP said other projects coming soon will be focused on different public safety concerns such as pedestrians and cyclists. “With the busy summer season just ahead, Penticton RCMP are asking for everyone’s co-operation in making our roadways safe for all that use them,” said Sgt. Rick Dellebuur. “This would entail turning off electronic hand-held devices while in the car, maintaining intersection safety and observing the posted speed limits.”

to do that,” said Manchulenko. RCMP said speeding was also a concern, with the majority of drivers ticketed travelling 20 km/h over the posted limit. Speeding ¿nes start at $138 and rapidly rise to impoundment of a driver’s vehicle found to be going 40 km/h over the posted limit. Almost a dozen written warnings were also handed out for various de¿ciencies or concerns. Manchulenko added people rolling through stop signs and intersections also continue to be an issue within the city. “We are not trying to jump on everybody, but we were targeting the people that weren’t even rolling through a stop sign. They were really rolling, not even slowing down in some instances for the stop sign, said Manchulenko.

WƵďůŝĐ ŶŽƟĐĞ͗ ƌŝƟƐŚ ŽůƵŵďŝĂ hƟůŝƟĞƐ ŽŵŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ FORTISBC ENERGY UTILITIES INTEND TO AMALGAMATE NATURAL GAS SERVICE IN B.C. AND IMPLEMENT COMMON RATES On April 11, 2012, the FortisBC Energy Utilities applied to the British Columbia Utilities Commission to amalgamate their natural gas utilities across the province and to implement common rates and services across their service areas starting January 1, 2014. Currently, FortisBC Energy Utilities is made up of three separate natural gas companies, operating in six service areas. The companies have their own services, service agreements (tariffs) and rates. If approved, the application would combine the three companies into one, under a single tariff, with common rates for the various regions. This Application has different implications for customers in each service area. If approved, customers in the Vancouver Island and Whistler service areas will see rate decreases, while customers in the Lower Mainland, Columbia, Inland, and Fort Nelson service areas will see an overall rate increase. PUBLIC REVIEW PROCESS The Commission is initiating a review of FortisBC Energy Utilities’ Application. To view the timetable for this hearing and the Application go to www.bcuc.com select “Current Applications” under “Quick Links” and scroll to “FEU Common Rates, Amalgamation and Rate Design.” HOW TO GET INVOLVED If you wish to participate actively in the review process, you may register as an Intervener or an Interested Party with the Commission Secretary in writing, using the contact information at the end of this notice. All submissions and/or correspondence received from active participants or the general public relating to the Application will be placed on the public record and posted to the Commission’s website. If you wish to attend the Public Workshop or the Procedural Conference please register with the Commission Secretary using the contact information at the end of this Notice. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER For more information please contact Ms. Alanna Gillis, Acting Commission Secretary at Commission.Secretary@bcuc.com or using the Commission contact information.

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There is a short list of roadtrip must-haves for James Struthers as he heads out to Penticton as part of his Canadian tour. For the 23-year-old Winnipeg singer and songwriter the list has become condensed by necessity. He is a veteran at playing luggage Tetris, cramming things into a station wagon for the seventh time in two years for the cross-country trip. “The most important things are the audiobooks to keep you sane, snack food, six-hour energy drinks and a good play list. You have to have good music with you. The Band, Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, classics of that era. I’m also a huge hip hop fan so People Under the Stairs, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, all that gangster stuff,” he said with a chuckle. Quite the contrast for the singer whose heartthrob looks and soulful voice have him being compared to Jason Mraz, John Mayer and Jack Johnson. It is his almost Justin Beiberesque relentless, do-it-yourself work ethic that is getting his music noticed. Start, for example, with his Transformers-inspired, playful video called You, Me and Optimus Prime which has drawn over 200,000 YouTube views. The song was written shortly after moving away from home for the ¿rst time to Kelowna while attending postsecondary school. “I had just moved into my ¿rst apartment and I was completely overwhelmed. I had never had that type of responsibility or freedom. I felt like I was growing up way too fast and I got this wave of anxiety and sat to think about what I had been leaving behind as I grow up and I realized that your childhood

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is something that never really leaves you,” said Struthers. “I tried to write a song to remind people you always have to approach life with a I’m-goingto-grow-old but not-grow-up mentality.” Struthers said he feels lucky to ¿nd what he loves in life and that he gets to wake up every morning to do it. But, it doesn’t come easy. It means sleeping in your vehicle on tour, crashing on couches and a never-ending schedule. His tour this spring includes 50 dates, with very few days off. “I read this tour manual by a guy named Martin Atkins who was a drummer for Nine Inch Nails for a long time. One of the things he says in the book is off days are budget killers on tour so I try and schedule as tightly as possible,” said Struthers.

“My modus operandi is to get out on the road and win fans one-by-one in accompaniment to the online stuff.” And, it has paid off. His latest tune, What Are We Waiting For, went into rotation on radio stations across the country after being selected as the Bell Media Emerging Artist for April 2012. “Having one network picking up one of your songs makes it a lot easier for others to jump on board. It is a huge opportunity to get some airplay from commercial radio stations in Canada because it is such a dif¿cult market to crack. I feel incredibly lucky,” said Struthers. While What Are We Waiting For can come across as a love song, Struthers said it is not what you expect. “It was more symbolic of my career than anything else. About

trying to commit to what I as doing in life,” said Struthers, who co-wrote it with Arun Chaturvedi, the Western Canadian Music Awards 2011 Producer of the Year. Prior to releasing that song, Struthers had a holiday-themed single, Blue Christmas. This hit the Top 10 in the national adult contemporary radio charts. Travelling with him for most of the tour, including the stop in Penticton on Friday, is poprocker Tyler Del Pino, also a Winnipeg-based musician. “It is very personal when I am travelling with just my guitar and I. I tell a lot of stories about where the songs come from and it is more of a songwriters circle than just a concert,” said Struthers. “Come with open ears, an open heart and I will give you a hug and play some music.”

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The South Okanagan Events Centre has added two dates to its concert and events listings for the summer with the hit musical Mamma Mia! and a Canada Day dance party with electro-house superstar DJ Avicii. Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus’ Mamma Mia!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, plays at the SOEC on Aug.18 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. With a worldwide gross of over $2 billion, Mamma Mia! is acclaimed by the Associated Press as “quite simply, a phenomenon.” An independent, single mother who owns a small hotel on an idyllic Greek island, Donna is about to let go of Sophie, the spirited daughter she’s raised alone. For Sophie’s wedding, Donna has invited her two lifelong best girlfriends — prac-

tical and no-nonsense Rosie, and wealthy, multi-divorcee Tanya — from her onetime backing band, Donna and the Dynamos. But Sophie has secretly invited three guests of her own. On a quest to ¿nd the identity of her father to walk her down the aisle, she brings back three men from Donna’s past to the Mediterranean paradise they visited 20 years earlier. Over 24 chaotic, magical hours, new love will bloom and old romances will be rekindled on this lush island full of possibilities. Inspired by the storytelling magic of ABBA’s songs from Dancing Queen and S.O.S. to Money, Money, Money and Take a Chance on Me, Mamma Mia! is a celebration of mothers and daughters, old friends and new family found. Grammy-nominated DJ and producer Avicii is taking his club anthems on the

road with the Avicii-LE7ELS tour stopping in Penticton at the SOEC on July 1, for what could be the summer’s biggest dance party in the South Okanagan. Avicii has delivered his hit singles LE7ELS, Bromance and My Feelings For You plus chart-topping remixes of Tiësto, Daft Punk, David Guetta and Coldplay around the world and at the hottest music festivals. From Coachella to the Ultra Musical Festival, Avicii is a headliner desired by global music festivals. Mamma Mia! tickets start from $59 up to $100 and will go on sale May 4 at 10 a.m. Avicii tickets are $80, or $94 for VIP, and will go on sale on Friday at 10 a.m. Must be 16 years or older. Tickets to either of these events can be purchased at www.ValleyFirstTix.com, by phone at 1-877-SOEC-TIX or at the SOEC box of¿ce and the Wine Country Visitor Centre.

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OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets from 2 to 3 p.m. in Room 103 of the Penticton United Church, enter through north door. Call 250-493-1527 for info. 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 250492-7630 for info. PENTICTON DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB holds weekly games Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays at 1 p.m.

and the Under 100 Club Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. at the Penticton Library. Call Birgitta at 250-7701154 for info. SAHAJ MARG MEDITATION every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Call 250-492-4458 for info. 65-PLUS SINGLES COFFEE CLUB meets at 10 a.m. at the Penticton Golf and Country Club. For info call 250-492-0459 or 250-770-1018. BINGO EVERY WEDNESDAY in the Legion hall for the Ladies Auxiliary, 502 Martin St. at 1 p.m. Regular bingo at 6:30 p.m. SENIORS’ RECREATION and Wellness Centre at 439

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Winnipeg St. hosts euchre every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call Joy at 250-770-1174 for more information. OKANAGAN FALLS SENIORS’ Activity Centre has exercise classes at 8 a.m., music and coffee hour at 9 a.m. followed by carpet bowling at 1 p.m. ANAVETS HAS HUMP day with entertainment by Buzz Byer at 6:30 p.m. Dinner available. 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. IODE THRIFT STORE on 464 Main St. has week-

ly specials and is open Monday to Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. SUMMERLAND ART CLUB meets every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the library’s lower floor on Wharton Street. Painters of all levels welcome. Workshops available. For info call Barb at 250-494-3002. FOSTER CARE INFO sessions every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at MCFD Resource Office. For info call Moe at 250-770-7524 or visit www.fosterbc.ca or www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/ foster. FRATERNAL ORDER OF the Eagles has a general meeting for all members

every second and fourth Wednesday at the hall on 1197 Main St. OLIVERDOUBLEOQuilters have drop-in activities every Wednesday. PENTICTON ACADEMY OF Music has string orchestra under the direction of John Suderman from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. at the Leir House. Open to intermediate and advanced string players ages 16 and up. New members welcome. KIWANIS CLUB HAS a lunch meeting every Wednesday at noon at 390 Brunswick St., Penticton PIECEFUL EVENING QUILT Guild meets the second and fourth Tuesday of

each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Penticton Seniors Drop-in Centre on 2965 South Main St. For more info call Sue 250-4920890, Fran 250-497-7850 or Penny-April 250 4938183. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NIGHT group meets in the Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. at 1498 Government St. Nooners meetings are Monday to Friday noon at 361 Ade Ave. CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH has Ready, Set, Learn for three-year-olds and their parents from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Come for crafts, stories, information on early learning and more. PENTICTON CHAMBER THEATRE toasts the women of Shakespeare at 7:30 p.m. The program features scenes of women in some of the great plays at the Shatford Centre. Tickets are $10. Repeat performance is at the same venue on May 6 at 2 p.m. B.C. R ETIRED GOVERNMENT Employee Association has its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. in the Penticton Library Theatre. Guest speaker is Brian Wilson discussing valley hotel history. PENTICTON BLOOD DONOR clinic will be at the Penticton Seniors Drop-In Centre April 25 to 27 from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at 2965 South Main St. Contact 1-888 2 donate (1-888 236-6283) or book online at www.blood.ca.

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FRANCO 50-PLUS CLUB meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Drop-in program for French speakers wanting to socialize in French, including activities such as games, outings, discussions, hobbies and projects. Call Lina at 250492-2549 for info. DESERT SAGE SPINNERS and Weavers Guild meets at 10 a.m. at the Oliver Community Centre. Members create beautiful handworks. Visitors are always welcome. If you are interested in becoming a member stop by or contact Gail Erickson at rgerickson@telus.net or 250-498-4959. PEACH CITY TOASTMASTERS meet from noon to 1 p.m. at the Penticton United Church, Toastmasters improves speaking abilities and leadership skills. Call 250-492-2362 for info. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 5:30 p.m. at 431 Winnipeg St. Call Merle at 250-770-

8093. SOUTH MAIN DROP-IN Centre has Spanish studies and carpet bowl at 10 a.m., improver line dance at 12:30 p.m., bingo and crafters meet at 1 p.m., and table tennis at 7 p.m. Call 250-493-2111 to confirm line dance activities. TOPS B.C. 1640 meets from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Bethel Church basement at 945 Main St. Phone Betty-Lou at 250-492-7623 or Liz at 250-493-7997 for more information. FALLS OKANAGAN SENIORS’ Activity Centre has computer classes at 9 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m. and cribbage at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION branch 40 has crib at 7 p.m. Ladies Fitness and Friends at 10 a.m. at the Legion Hall. SOUTH OKANAGAN I MMIGRANT and Community Services is offering free English classes. For more info, stop by the office at 508 Main St. or call 250-4926299. AL-ANON FOR FRIENDS and family of alcoholics meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Summerland United Church. Call 250-4909272. FRATERNAL ORDER OF Eagles has Joseph’s Famous Pizza from 4 to 7 p.m. Music trivia by Affordable Music. Prizes. Members and guests welcome to hall on 1197 Main St. ANAVETS HAS THE 269 Dart Club at 7 p.m. and drop-in pool. ELKS CLUB ON Ellis Street has darts at 7:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NIGHT group meets at 8 p.m. on 150 Orchard Ave. in the Outreach Centre. THE RUG HOOKING Circle meets every seconnd and fourth Thursday of the month from noon to 3 p.m. at Leir House Arts and Cultural Centre at 220 Manor Park Ave. For info, contact Angela Possak at 250-767-0206. S.O.S.B.I.S. PARKING LOT sale with donations accepted April 26 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and April 27 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. for sale on April 28 from 8 a.m. to noon at 996 Main St. Call Marian Kroes at 250490-0613 for info. PEACH BLOSSOM CHORUS will perform at the Penticton Symphony Supporters final lunch at Days Inn & Conference Centre at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $17 for members and guests $19. For information call Evelyn at 250492-6314 or Ingrid at 250-492-4082.

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calendar THE SOUTH OKANAGAN Naturalists are holding their monthly meeting at the Penticton United Church corner of Main Street and Eckhardt Avenue at 7:30 p.m. with guest speaker Emily Lomas discussing snake research program in Osoyoos and how to conduct research with a venomous species and her specific research and findings. Everyone welcome. There is no admission charge.

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ELKS CLUB on Ellis Street has karaoke with Anita at 7 p.m. FRATERNAL ORDER OF Eagles has dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Entertainment by Affordable Music at 7 p.m. All members and guests welcome to their hall at 1197 Main St. SENIORS’ COMPUTER CLUB meets at the Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. Members drop-in from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the main hall. Call 250-770-7848 for more information. SENIORS SINGLES LUNCH Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday. For location call 250-496-5980 or 250-770-8622. PDSCL has bingo at 1 p.m. in the Leisure Centre on Winnipeg Street. Call Tarra at 250-490-0200, ext. 1 for more information. SOUTH MAIN DROP-IN Centre has Tai Chi Chuan at 10 a.m., cardio dance at 11:10 a.m., new beginner line dance at 1 p.m. ANAVETS HAS KARAOKE at 7 p.m. 890 WING OF South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together at 4 p.m. at the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. AL-ANON MEETS AT the Oasis United Church at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. from 6 to 7 p.m. For info call 250-490-9272. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS HAS a big book meeting and 12x12 thumper group meets at 7:30 p.m. at 431 Winnipeg St. in Penticton. Naramata group is at 8 p.m. at 3740 3rd St. In Summerland, the step study meeting is at 7:30 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. Nooners meetings are Monday to Friday at noon at 361 Ade Ave. ST. ANN’S PARISH on 1296 Main St. has healing masses on April 27 and 28 at 7 p.m. THE DAY OF Mourning will be acknowledged by the city at 11 a.m. with a gathering at McLaren Park Arena. Last year, 142 workers in British

Columbia lost their lives as a result of work-related injury, illness or disease. Across Canada, April 28 has been designated the Day of Mourning. BEREAVEMENT WALKING GROUP is for those grieving the death of a loved one. It meets Friday mornings until June 8 (no walk on May 25). Come and meet at 9:45 a.m. at the Japanese Garden Gate behind the Penticton Art Gallery. Leisurely walk followed by a coffee time afterward. For more information call Dawn at 250-492-9071, ext.2203. OKANAGAN FALLS LEGION has a meat draw at 5 p.m. KELOWNA & DISTRICT Safety Council is offering Learn to Ride motorcycle course in Penticton the weekend of April 27 and another course is scheduled for late July and early August. This ICBCcertified Learn to Ride course offers 30 hours of training over two weekends. For more information about the program or course schedules, call KDSC toll free at 1-888580-7233, or visit www. kdsc.bc.ca. Online registration is also available through the KDSC website. GET BENT ARTS and Recreation night has Girls Glow Night from 9 to 11 p.m. For info call 250-462-1025.

tutor in Okanagan Falls, Oliver and Osoyoos and work one-on-one with an adult learner in your community. Training is provided, learn new skills. Contact Angelika Eneas at 250-460-1282 or at AEneas@okanagan. bc.ca. DESERT VALLEY HOSPICE Society and Interior Savings Credit Union is hosting the Hike for Hospice on May 6 at Lion’s Park. Pledge forms are available at all local Interior Savings Credit Unions – Oliver, Osoyoos and OK Falls. Registrations will be taken at the walk starting at noon with the walk

beginning at 1 p.m. Forms can also be downloaded at www.desertvalleyhospice.org. CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH Open House is May 7 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the CMHA Office at 2852 Skaha Lake Rd. This is an opportunity to learn about CMHA Services including our Living Life to the Full course. Draw prizes at 7:15 p.m. THE FIFTH ANNUAL Terry Legget Memorial golf tournament will be May 12 at Skaha Meadows with a noon shotgun start. There will be a longest putt competition, chip in challenge, mystery draw, plus burgers and a bever-

age at the Eagles Club for $35. For more info, and to sign up, contact Jeannie at 778-476-5526. Proceeds go to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Team captain must have payment in by May 1. ANNUAL MOTHERS DAY event is May 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. Visit the Penticton Museum and enjoy the newest and very popular exhibit Young at Heart, featuring Toys from Days Gone By. All mothers will receive a gift and everyone who visits can enjoy Grandma Stone’s famous ginger cookies and milk. THE OKANAGAN RHYTHM Fest held June 22 to 23

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With spring now upon us and the outdoors beckoning, Interior Health is asking people to be vigilant about protecting themselves from tick bites. Ticks are small bugs often found in tall grass and wooded areas that makes it easy for them to latch onto humans and

animals, on whose blood they feed. In some cases, tick bites can lead to severe illnesses such as Lyme disease. But there are precautions people can take to mitigate the risk, such as staying on cleared trails and covering up skin when out in the wilderness. While ticks are common in the Interior Health region, most are

the wood tick species, which does not carry the Lyme disease bacteria. But wood ticks can carry other diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, although it is rare. In addition, ticks also have toxins that can cause temporary muscle weakness and paralysis if they are attached for several days, especially in children or seniors

— but the symptoms fade once the tick is removed from the skin. The signs of many tickborne infections can be quite similar and include fever, headache, muscle pain and rash. Lyme disease-carrying ticks are more common in the coastal areas of B.C. Approximately 70-80 per cent of people newly infected with Lyme disease will develop small red bumps at the site of the tick bite within several days. The redness then spreads out into a circular rash eventually resembling a target or bull’s-eye. Individuals who experience this rash should see their doctor as soon as possible. “Most tick bites do not result in illness; however, any bite from a tick or other insect should be cleaned because infection can occur whenever there is a break in the skin,” Interior Health’s Dr. Karin Goodison said in a press release. One of the most important ways to reduce the risk of tick illnesses is to do a skin check on yourself, your children and your pets after being outdoors. Other precautions include: Walking on cleared

trails when in tall grass or wooded areas. Wearing a hat, long sleeves, pants and lightcoloured clothing. Tucking pant legs into socks or boots. Applying insect repellent containing DEET on uncovered skin. Carefully checking clothing and scalp (covered or not) when leaving an area where ticks may live. Regularly checking household pets for ticks. If you ¿nd a tick on yourself, a family member or pet, wear gloves when removing it and be careful not to crush the tick as this could cause it to inject its stomach contents into your skin. Other tips to remove ticks safely include: Use needle-nose tweezers to gently grasp the tick close to the skin. Without squeezing, pull the tick straight out. After removal, clean the area with soap and water. If you ¿nd a tick, check very carefully for others. If you have concerns or need assistance removing a tick, please contact your family doctor or visit a walk-in medical clinic.

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Looking to spark a passion for aviation and Àying in youth, The Penticton Flying Club is hosting a free event on Sunday. The local chapter of Canadian Owners and Pilots Association Flight #50 is hosting the COPA for Kids program starting at 9 a.m. at the Penticton Flying Club House on Les Abbey Way at the Penticton airport. This is a national program that aims to provide an opportunity for young people to learn about aviation and experience a Àight in a real airplane. Kids between eight and 17 years old are welcome. Participants will receive an introductory ground school session on a static display aircraft and a pre-Àight walk-around with a Penticton pilot who will explain the various aircraft parts and aviation terminology. Parents and teachers are also invited to join in the walk-around presentation. But, only kids get to Ày with a pilot from the Penticton Flying Club in one of their planes. To ensure a spot, pre-register with Ed Festel of the Penticton Flying Club and COPA for Kids organizer by calling 250-492-2211. Registration forms will also be available at the airport on the day of the Àight. Every child must have a completed registration and waiver form ¿lled out and signed by a parent or guardian before the Àight, no exceptions. Festel also notes that this event is weather dependent and may need to be rescheduled if there are poor weather conditions.

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MINISTER MAKES THE ROUNDS — Federal Labour Minister Lisa Raitt samples a glass of wine while speaking with owner John Skinner of Painted Rock Estate Winery. The minister toured a number of businesses during a swing through the Okanagan last week.

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Few things beat a burger and a beverage on a Friday night, except maybe a generous slice of charity on top. Grandmothers for Africa is holding its mouth-watering annual event May 4 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Penticton Lakeside Resort ballroom, so it promises to be a slightly ritzier affair than past years. But the move from the Barking Parrot pub to the larger ballroom also means that the grannies have to place their food order in advance, so they have to sell 300 tickets by May 1 rather than just at the door. “The people who come just aren’t used to that,” said Lynn Popoff, a member and past-president of the local group. “This whole valley is so last-minute.” A $12 ticket gets you a burger and beverage — beer, wine, coffee or tea — and an evening of entertainment, which includes silent and live auctions with a professional auctioneer. Among the items up for bid are a hockey stick and jersey autographed by the Penticton Vees. Attendees will also enjoy the musical stylings of a classical guitarist and local songstress Gillian Russell. “It will be a much classier event” in the ballroom, Popoff said. “This is new and improved.” The purpose of the event is even classier. All proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmother to Grandmother campaign, which supports grannies and AIDS orphans in Africa. The foundation, Popoff said, “is really holding that continent together in many ways.”

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HOW ABOUT joining these ladies for a burger and a beverage, and doing your bit for charity at the same time? Lynn Popoff and Norma Lippa belong to the local chapter of Grandmothers for Africa, which is hosting a dinner fundraiser May 4 at the Lakeside Resort in Penticton. A $12 advance ticket gets you a burger and a drink, which you can enjoy with an auction and live music.

She saw its work ¿rst-hand when she visited Swaziland in 2010. “What they do is ask the question to the grannies: ‘What do you need?’ And whatever they need, that’s what (the foundation) is willing to do.” The local Grandmothers for Africa chapter has about 25 active

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Penticton Vees goalie Michael Garteig returned from a lower body injury to make 43 saves in Game 2 of the Doyle Cup against the Brooks Bandits. It was Garteig’s first start since Feb. 26. Garteig has been named the BCHL’s Player of the Week ending April 22 for his efforts. In 45 games this season, Garteig won 41 times, collecting five shutouts.

Michael Garteig didn’t sleep well before Game 2 of the Doyle Cup. While the Brooks Bandits are riding German-born netminder Jan Obernesser, Garteig knew he was getting the nod Saturday after Chad Katunar led the Penticton Vees to a decisive 7-2 victory the night before. The two-time BCHL Goalie of the Year hadn’t played a game since Feb. 26 because of a lower body injury. “When I’m nervous I usually play well,” said Garteig, who was named the BCHL Player of the Week following his 43-save shutout effort. “Channel that energy into positive energy. I was very focused. I didn’t take my mind off the game at all. That was a key. I was able to get a goose egg, which was pretty cool.” Once Garteig’s jitters left him he had a blast. He said he hasn’t had fun in a while. Even though he faced a lot of rubber, he said it wasn’t a hard night for him as his defence did a good job. Obernesser said Garteig had a stellar game. “Odds are he won’t have that kind of game again,” he said without meaning any disrespect. “He was solid, real calm. Like he hadn’t been gone,” said Vees coachGM Fred Harbinson. “That’s what a veteran goalie does, gives you a chance to win on the road. He didn’t have much room for error with us only scoring one time.” And he did it in a filled Centennial Regional Arena with 1,700-plus fans cheering on the Bandits. “It’s a smaller rink but new and it’s very nice,” said Garteig. “They packed it both nights and it’s kind of more on top of you than the SOEC. You’re playing with the fans right on top of you. They are not afraid to throw their two cents at you every once in a while. That’s the atmosphere that you want to play in.” Garteig said the Bandits are similar to the Vees but with less depth. He also feels the Vees defence is better.

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PENTICTON VEES goalie Michael Garteig denies Mark Reners of the Brooks Bandits in a 1-0 Vees win during Game 2 of the Doyle Cup. Below, Joey Benik is stopped by Bandits defenceman David Watt from entering the zone. For more Doyle Cup coverage, check www.pentictonwesternnews.com.

“It’s the Doyle Cup so you’re not going to run into a bad team,” he said, adding it’s nice to be up 2-0 against a team like that. “Hopefully just keep the ball rolling and win a couple at home here.” When told of Obernesser’s comments, Garteig said he isn’t sure about having another performance like that. His plan is to just continue giving the Vees his best. “You can’t say that you can’t have one of those performances again,” said Garteig. “I’m sure as a goalie he will have one of those performances. So will I in my career.” Obernesser played hockey in Germany from age five to 12, then with the encouragement of

former NHLer Sylvain Turgeon, who is friends with his dad, he decided to try playing in Canada. After playing minor hockey in Alberta, he joined the Edge School AAA Mountaineers. He was then invited to a Bandits camp and impressed the coaching staff. He has found the play in the Doyle Cup to be a step up from the Alberta Junior Hockey League. He admits his first game was a shock. However, in Game 2, he felt the Bandits showed what they can do. Obernesser said he enjoyed his battle with Garteig. “Both goalies had good games,” he said. “They don’t get lots of opportunities but are

opportunistic. You have to keep your head on a swivel. Their D-men are active. They are farily tough.” Garteig said he knows Obernesser is a good goalie and has heard plenty about him as his goalie coach works with Obernesser’s backup Michael Fredrick. “That was an underrated performance by him,” said Garteig. “We won the game but essentially one goal on 30 shots is pretty good, too. He tracks the puck well. He’s a pretty big boy (six-foottwo, 175 pounds). He battles when he needs to. He’s an intense kid. You can tell he’s very intense when he plays. It was a good goaltending battle.” Harbinson said that

credit should be given to Obernesser for bouncing back. “He didn’t play very well in Game 1,” said Harbinson. “He definitely had a good comeback game. We will see if he is able to put another good performance together or if we get to him.” In the late stages of Game 1, Chad Katunar suffered a lower body injury. Harbinson said that Katunar should be close to returning soon. The Vees made minor tweaks in preparation for Game 3. Game 4 will be played at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Should Game 5 be necessary, it will be Friday at the SOEC at 7 p.m.

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Canadian freestyle team gives nod to Andi Naude Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

the Canada Post Nor-Am Val St. Com in single and dual Moguls, first in Canada Post Nor-Am at Apex Mountain in single and dual moguls and second in the Nor-Am Telluride. She was also named the Rookie of the Year as she medaled in six of eight events. “The veterans usually take the Grand Prix,” said Naude. “I can’t believe the results. I definitely didn’t expect that.” CFSA high performance program director David Mirota said Naude likely could have made the team last season but they felt another season of development would benefit her. “With her skill and competitiveness, she was a no-brainer,” said Mirota. “She has drive and potential for the Olympics.” Because Naude won the overall Nor-Am circuit, Mirota said she de-

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served a spot on the B team to compete in Canadian World Cups. “It was good results, especially for a 16-yearold,” he said. What Mirota likes about Naude is her maturity, how driven she is and her aggressiveness on the course. That combination he said is a reason she is winning. “She’s very coachable,” he said. “That is critical to make it to Olympic level. The skills are there.” Mirota said that she will be in the mix for the Olympics as selections start next winter. “She has a shot definitely. I wouldn’t be surprised if she made it,” he said, adding that they are more thinking to 2018. He said she proved she can compete with the best during her solid showing at the World Cup in France. She placed 16th.

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An outstanding season with the Whistler Academy mogul team has helped Andi Naude reach her goal. Entering the 2011-12 season, the Okanagan Falls resident wanted to make Canada’s national freestyle team. The 16-year-old received the good news by email from her Whistler coach Bobby Aldighieri. “I was so excited. It’s so cool,” said Naude, who will be part of Group B, which competes in World Cup events. “It’s such an honour to be on such a strong team.” Naude didn’t do anything special to celebrate. She finished some schoolwork online (she averages 90 per cent) and will be getting ready for the upcoming camp in May. A factor in what makes Naude successful is she enjoys the training. She said it’s part of the fun. Upon getting the news, Naude heard from 2010 Olympian Kristi Richards and Christel Hamel, who is on the Group C team. Naude was thrilled to hear from Richards who, along with retired Olympic mogul skier Jennifer Heil, are athletes she looks up to. “It will be cool to be on the same team as someone from the same area,” said Naude. Among Naude’s accomplishments were winning the 2012 NorAm Grand Prix, first in

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PEN HIGH LAKER Emma Morgan takes a hit against Salmon Arm with teammate Tessa Goeckel, middle back, running in for support. The Lakers beat Salmon Arm 46-10 and recently defeated Kelowna.

Strong efforts by Lakers resulting in wins Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

A 15-0 victory against the Kelowna Secondary School Owls improved the Pen High Lakers girls rugby team record to 3-0. Scoring tries for the Lakers were Adrienne Penner, BrookLyn Ouimette and Kaitlin Kennedy. Lakers coach Marty Godsmark was pleased with the rucking he saw from his players. “This group just steps up,” said Godsmark. “They really are closing the gaps between them and opponents very quickly. Set plays are starting to come along.

We dominated in the lineouts. We took seven to 10 of their lineouts and that made a difference.” Godsmark said his players are learning to drop and drive. When asked if it was important to beat Kelowna, Godsmark said, “any time you beat Kelowna is quite important.” However, the big game for the Lakers is today against NorKam at McNicoll Park. Godsmark said that will be a tough match. “They are usually pretty strong,” he said. The Lakers earned a 46-10 win against Salmon Arm last Thursday. Scoring for the Lak-

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Oliver restaurant boasts golden view Jennifer Schell For the Western News

It is a magical time in the Okanagan. Slowly but surely trees are beginning to explode into their lush green coats, blossoms are decorating the fruit trees and the grape vines are beginning to hum with the anticipation of bud burst. Take a drive to Oliver and enjoy the progressively spring-like landscape evolve as you head deep into one of our most vine-laden regions. When you arrive, I know a perfect place to rest, indulge and enjoy the view: Miradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn Creek. Perched above the vineyards, overlooking the valley and renowned Golden Mile, you will see Miradoro (Miradoro translates to “golden view” in Portuguese). With a stellar team in place consisting of executive chef Jeff Van Geest, sous chef Courtenay Welter and sommelier Justin McAuliffe, prepare for a fabulous wine country experience. Van Geest eloquently describes his menu: “This is modern wine

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SOUS CHEF Courtenay Welter has created, along with chef Jeff van Geest, a sumptuous brunch menu that pairs perfectly with the stellar view from Miradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards in Oliver.

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al fresco in the sunshine. Fabulous sommelier Justin McAuliffe paired our starter of Parma Prosciutto and fresh Burrata (a luxurious, hedonistic fresh cheese Àown in direct from Italy special on the menu every couple of months) with Tinhorn’s 2011 vintage of 2Bench Rosé. This beautiful rosé is made in the Mediterranean style and is made from 100 per cent Cabernet Franc — lucky for us winemaker Sandra Old¿eld decided to make 1,300 cases this year. Sous chef Courtenay Welter wowed us with her brunch entrées that contained explosive, mouth-watering Àavour combinations. Her creativity shines through, as does her love for designing and serving a perfect brunch menu. Courtney was trained under chef Robert Clark of Vancouver’s esteemed “C” Restaurant before she joined Van Geest’s team at his former Vancouver restaurant Aurora. She says that Clark drilled into her the importance of the brunch menu and had her focus on mastering the meal. Obviously, she has suc-

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SHORT GETAWAYS, SPORTS & SPECIAL OCCASIONS Silver Reef • 3 Days, May 2* ............................................................................. NOW $199 Silver Reef • 3 Days, May 29, Jun. 13, Jul. 9, Aug. 7.................................................... $214 Silver Reef • 4 Days, May 7* & 22*, Jun. 17 & 26 ............................................. From $289 Tulalip • 4 Days, May 9* & 28*, Jun. 11 & 24, Jul. 16 & 29, Aug. 6 & 21 .................... $349 Tulalip • 3 Days, May 16*, Jun. 5*, Jul. 11, Aug. 18 ..................................................... $259 Sips, Slots & Shopping - Ladies Only • 3 Days, May 4*, Sept. 7, Oct. 12, Nov. 9 ..... $339 Clearwater Resort • 4 Days, May 28*, Aug. 12, Sept. 16, Nov. 18 .................... From $339 Swinomish Lodge & Northern Lights • 3 Days, May 30*.................... Special Intro $199 Cascades Casino in Langley • 2 Days, Jul. 19, Aug. 30 ............................................. $139 Northern Quest • 4 Days, Jul. 22, Nov. 4.................................................................... $365 Lake Chelan • 3 Days, Sept. 3, Oct. 21......................................................................... $209 Lucky Eagle & Tulalip • 5 Days, Sept. 3 ...................................................................... $489 Barkerville • 3 Days, Sept. 11* .................................................................................... $245 Coeur D'Alene • 4 Days, Sept. 18, Oct. 28, Nov. 13..................................................... $249 Clearwater & Tulalip • 5 Days, Oct. 1 ................................................................ From $469 Tulalip & Northern Quest • 5 Days, Oct. 21 ............................................................... $499

NEVADA ADVENTURES Reno • 8 Days, Sept. 29, Oct. 13*, Nov. 3*.......................................................... From $339 Discover Nevada • 11 Days, Oct. 16 "New Routing, New Experiences!" ................... $879 Las Vegas • 10 Days, Nov. 8 ......................................................................................... $739

NEW DESTINATIONS & EXPERIENCES River Cree & Stoney Nakoda - Alberta Adventure • Aug. 18 & Oct. 13....... From $499 West Coast Treasures • 14 Days, Sept. 4 (San Fran, Monterey, Santa Barbara) ........ $2399 Yellowstone & South Dakota • 11 Days, Sept. 6* ................................................... $1425 Oregon Coast Gamble Adv. • 7 Days, Sept. 30, Oct. 7............................................... $679 Canyonlands • 13 Days, Sept. 29 (Incl. Page & Sedona, AZ. & Much More!)............. $1829 Grand Circle Splendors • 16 Days, Sept. 30 (Incl. New Mexico & Col.) ................... $3099 Columbia Gorge & Mt. St. Helens • 6 Days, Oct. 10 ................................................. $699 OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY, 8:30AM - 4:30PM; CLOSED 12:00PM - 1:00PM; PHONE CALLS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! PRICES BASED ON DOUBLE. ALL DISCOUNTS INCL. IF APPLICABLE. H.S.T. ON CANADIAN TOURS ONLY. SUBJECT TO CHANGE. B.C. REG: #3015-5

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Early reservations up at B.C. parks 90 days in advance. The provincial government says B.C. parks are enjoying a surge in interest with British Columbians. More than 90 per cent of this year’s early reservations were from B.C. people wanting to take their tent, trailer or RV to a B.C. Parks campsite. This year campers are allowed to make up to three reservations in one transaction. Discover

Camping allows people to go online to view the availability and amenities at more than 125 reservable campgrounds, including group sites, in 94 provincial parks across the province. The service offers information, maps and details about amenities. The online reservation system is at www. discovercamping.ca. The system also offers mobile web services so smart-

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SIGHTSEEING AND ADVENTURE TOURS Silver Reef Resort & San Juan Island Cruise ...................... Aug. 5* .......4 Days .......$389 Sights & Sounds of the South ............ Sept. 9 .....24 Days ....$4,599 Memphis, New Orleans, Branson, Nashville and so much more! Eastern Canada, Maritimes and Newfoundland ............................. Sept. 14 .....20 Days ....$5,189 From Niagara Falls to St. John's, Newfoundland! Vancouver Island ................................ Sept. 25 .......6 Days ....$1,429 Kootenay Historical Passages .............Oct. 1 .......5 Days .......$599 2012 TOUR DATES AVAILABLE. Possible early booking discounts available. Cost Per Person Based on Double Occupancy.

phone users can easily make and change plans from the open road. For a surcharge of $5, reservations can also be made through the call centre at 1-800-689-9025. The overall B.C. Parks system has 10,700 vehicle-accessible campsites, 126 boat launch areas, about 6,000 kilometres of hiking trails, and more than 230 parks have facilities for those with disabilities. Photo Credit: Mika Inokoshi Photography

Camping in B.C.’s provincial parks appears to be an increasingly popular vacation option, with early reservations soaring this year for making camping reservations in the parks. B.C. Environment Minister Terry Lake says there was a 41 per cent jump in the number of bookings for campsites on the provincial Discover Camping reservations system’s opening day this year, March 15, compared to opening day last year. He says in the ¿rst hour more than 2,100 reservations were made — about 35 per minute. Discover Camping received a total of 3,970 reservations on opening day compared to 2,815 in 2011, with the majority of this year’s reservations made online. Campers’ top two picks were Bear Creek Park near West Kelowna and Porteau Cove Park south of Squamish. Reservations are accepted up to

EXCITING ESCAPES Tulalip ......................................Jul. 22, Aug. 29 ........3 Days ......$239 Tulalip ................................... May 30*, Jun. 12 ........4 Days ......$329 Silver Reef ............................ May 20, Jun. 20 ........3 Days ......$214 Silver Reef ........................... May 14*, Jun. 10 ........4 Days ......$289 Coeur D'Alene ..................... May 23, Jun. 27 ........3 Days ......$179 Coeur D'Alene ........................ May 16, Jun. 3 ........4 Days ......$249 Wendover ...............................................Jun. 2 ........7 Days ......$369 Father's Day at Emerald Downs ......Jun. 14 ........4 Days ......$359 Reno ..................................................... Jun. 16 ........8 Days ......$349 Mother's Day in Tulalip .................. May 11* ........4 Days ......$329 Northern Quest ................................... Jun. 25 ........4 Days ......$329 Stoney Nakoda & River Cree, AB. .. Jul. 23 ........6 Days ......$599 Octoberfest........................................... Oct. 12 ........3 Days ......$199 Clearwater ........................................... Oct. 28 ........4 Days ......$339 Mill Bay Tuesdays Omak - April 29 & May 13

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Join the Penticton Western News in ﬁnding the Best of the South Okanagan! We’re compiling a special “Best of” list again this year, but we need your expertise… your first-hand knowledge of the best places to go in the region (between Summerland and Osoyoos). Simply write your choices in the corresponding blanks and we will compile and print your preferences in a special section to be published in May. To make sure your vote is counted, your entry must be received by April 27, 2012.

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Shopping

Best place for coffee/tea _____________________________________

Best place to buy a cell phone _________________________________

Best pub _________________________________________________

Best place to buy ﬂooring ____________________________________

Tourism/Services

Best sports shop ___________________________________________

Best winery _______________________________________________

Best place to buy shoes______________________________________

Best night club _____________________________________________

Best place to buy health foods /vitamins _________________________

Best spa/esthetician ________________________________________

Best place to buy fresh produce _______________________________

Best golf course____________________________________________

Best bakery _______________________________________________

Best place for ﬁtness/yoga/pilates/dance ________________________

Best place to buy meat ______________________________________

Best gym _________________________________________________

Best grocery store __________________________________________ Best garden centre/ﬂower shop _______________________________

Leisure Activities Best place to walk your dog___________________________________

Best beer and wine store_____________________________________ Best beach _______________________________________________ Best mens clothing store ____________________________________ Best tourist attraction _______________________________________ Best womens clothing store __________________________________ Best childrens clothing store __________________________________ Best home furniture store ____________________________________

■ BUSINESS OF THE YEAR:

Best place to buy/service bicycles _____________________________ _________________________________________________________

Y A NEW CAR

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Best place to buy home entertainment __________________________ Best place to buy/install car stereos ____________________________

■ BEST OVERALL CUSTOMER SERVICE:

Best place to brew your own beer/wine _________________________ _________________________________________________________

Automotive Best place to buy a pre owned vehicle __________________________ Best place to buy a new car __________________________________

■ BEST NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: _________________________________________________________

Best place to buy a new truck/SUV _____________________________ Best place to buy/service an RV _______________________________ Best auto body shop ________________________________________ Best mufﬂer and brake shop __________________________________ Best place to buy tires _______________________________________

/ VITAMIN STORE BEST HEALTH FOOD

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Restaurants

PHONE ____________________________

Favourite overall restaurant ___________________________________ Best breakfast _____________________________________________ Best lunch ________________________________________________ Best dinner _______________________________________________ Best family restaurant _______________________________________ Best hamburger/sandwich/sub ________________________________ Best pizza ________________________________________________

One entry per person. Original ballots only. Faxed or photocopied entries will not be accepted. Please drop off or mail your entries by April 27, 2012 to:

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Found, ﬁshing gear at Yellow Lake on Sunday, phone to identify, (250)492-8955 Found, ladies ring, Twin Lakes Golf Resort, call to identify, (250)497-5668 Lost, set of keys with two remotes, RX sunglasses (Roots) in case, Pineview and Dartmouth, (250)488-5758

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2012 AT 7:30 P.M. in the Kaleden Community Hall. AGENDA: • Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held April 18, 2011 • Trustees Report • Superintendents Report • Financial Statements for the year ending December 31, 2011 • Remuneration of Trustees for 2012 • Introduction of Candidates for Trustee • Setting of Election Date • New Business Nomination papers are available at the District office, located at: 119 Ponderosa Ave., Kaleden, B.C. weekday mornings, and must be filed at the District office by: Noon, Thursday, April 26, 2012. Cheryl E. Halla Office Administrator Phone 497-5407

“Stan” William Stanley Passed away with his family by his side on April 19, 2012 at the age of 85 years. Stan will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his two children; Danny (Cathy) of Penticton, Donna (Dale) Doucette of Okanagan Falls, four grandchildren, six great grandchildren, brother, Bruce (Olga) of Penticton and numerous other family members. Sadly predeceased by his wife, Marion, brother, Bob (Trudy). Stan loved his family, to hunt and fish, but best of all he loved to trap shoot with his buddy, Mitch Reeder, “Pull”. A private family service will be held. Memorial tributes made be made to Moog & Friends Hospice House, 1701 Government Street, Penticton, BC V2A 8J7. Condolences may be directed through Providence Funeral Homes; providencefuneralhomes.com Providence Funeral Homes Parkview Chapel (250) 493-1774

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Full time entry level production position. $12/hr. Starts immediately, no experience necessary. Drop off resume at 364 Cherry Ave, Penticton.

Employment

Employment Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

Help Wanted

5-6 full time seasonal workers, 40-60 hours per week, $1214/hr depending on experience, duties include: pruning, thinning, farm work, picking fruit, 250-493-6523

EXPERIENCED SERVICE PROVIDER for Chrysler dealership in Salmon Arm. Strong customer satisfaction skills. Able to work in a fast paced environment. Excellent wage/beneﬁt package. Fax resume 1-250-832-4545. email: pat@brabymotors.com

T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of a qualiﬁed Machinist. Position comes with a competitive beneﬁt package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Tyson Lambert. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250286-9502. Email:tysonlambert@t-mar.com

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EXPERIENCED SERVICE Provider for Chrysler dealership in Salmon Arm. Strong customer satisfaction skills. Able to work in a fast paced environment. Excellent wage/ beneﬁt package. Fax resume 1-250-832-4545. E-mail: pat@brabymotors.com JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! No experience necessary, we will train. Must be 18+yrs. of age. Students Welcome. 250-8603590 Email:info@plazio.ca

SALES PROFESSIONAL

Sentes Chevrolet is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic individual who would like become a member of the Sales Team. If you are interested in pursuing a professional sales career in the automotive industry please forward your resume to dougsharpe@sentes.com. Our apprentice program and salary guarantee may be exactly what you are looking for.

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Fountain Tire Penticton is looking for a motivated, experienced

COMMERCIAL TIRE TECHNICIAN Must have good drivers abstract and experience in commercial truck tires. Please apply in person with resume at Fountain Tire - Attention Scott 359 Dawson Avenue

The Summerland Chamber of Economic Development and Tourism is currently seeking an individual to fulﬁll the position of

INTERIM CHAMBER MANAGER Duties will include managing the day to day operations of the Chamber and oversight of the Tourism Information Centre. The Manager will report to, and work closely with the Board of Directors for a three month term. Qualiﬁcations will include management experience, relevant education, exemplary communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to work with a board governance model. The successful candidate will be eligible to apply for the permanent position of General Manager. Resumes may be sent in conﬁdence to the Chamber President at info@summerlandchamber.com by Friday, April 27, 2012. The successful applicant will commence duties as early as availability permits.

Full-time lot maintenance person, washing trailers, misc. jobs. Must be physically ﬁt. No phone calls pls, contact Kim at Okanagan Traveland, 1011720 Wharf St, Summerland. Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following job: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic. Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259 Penticton and District Society for Community Living is now hiring for a relief Dietary Aide/Housekeepers and a relief Maintenance worker’s position. To increase your income and gain experience for permanent employment contact: 180 Industrial Ave. W, email: tarrakenney@pdscl.org or Fax to: 250-493-9113

Westminster Party & Tent Rentals looking to hire a mature, friendly, out-going personality person for a multitask, full-time store assistant position. Duties: front counter customer service, answering calls, booking of rentals, help cleaning of rental returns (tableware). Please apply in person w/resume at: 357 Okanagan Ave. E, Penticton

WANTED: Servers, bartenders, barrista’s & cooks @ Telegraph Cove Resorts Ltd. Send resume to Box 1, Telegraph Cove, BC V0N 3J0. Fax: 250-928-3105 or email: tcrltd@island.net. Attn: Taso.

WJS is seeking various RCW positions in Penticton, preference will be given to applicants posessing diploma in Human Services ﬁeld with valid CPR, First Aid, NVCI, and a valid Class 4 DL, prefer at least 1 year experience working with developmentally challended adults, WJS will provide training for the right candidate, please fax resumes to program manager at 250493-2238 or email to: sclubb@wjscanada.com, only candidates who receive an interview will be contacted.

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A WINNING OPPORTUNITY FOR SEMI RETIRED INDIVIDUAL Nor-Mar Industries is looking for a part time or full time individual in the following areas: P. Eng

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These positions would be the perfect ﬁt for anyone who is semi retired and looking for a challenge.Good wage & beneﬁt plan. Please apply with resume to Nor-Mar Industries Ltd., 682 Okanagan Avenue East, Penticton, B.C. V2A 3K7 or fax to Human Resources 250-492-0686. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

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Customer Service Rep The Penticton Western News is searching for a Customer Service Representative - Advertising Reporting to the Sales Manager, the Customer Service Representative will be successful in completing the job duties by demonstrating the ability to deal with Retail Advertising clients in a professional and courteous manner, and complete customer contact, production information, billing and administrative duties as required. The ideal candidate may have experience xpperience administrative in ann ad dmiiniisttraatiive ve rrole, ole ol le, e, ccall alll ce ccentre ent ntre tre oorr setting ffood fo oodd sservice ser ervi vice ice setti ing ng aand ndd iiss se ssearching arch chin ing fo ffor or a pposition po osi s tit on tthat hatt of ha ffe ferss rrea eaal care ccareer areer aadvancement dvvancement dva offers real oppo poort rtunitie iees, nnormal orma or mall w ma wo ork rki king ing ho hhours hou our urs urs opportunities, working and above abbov abov ove ve aver aaverage av ver eraage age co ccompensation. ompensatittiioonn.

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GIARDINO 250-493-0007 149 Upper Bench Rd. S.

HERBARIA Garden and Lawn. Quality landscape maintenance. Nine years experience. Call Paul at 250-493-3362. LAWN CARE Now taking bookings for seasonal lawn maintenance. Space limited, reasonable rates. Call Del 250-488-8079 DIH Enterprises Protect your lawns & gardens from deer & geese naturally. $25 & up. 250-486-0047

Handypersons HANDYMAN4HIRE prompt service 250-499-9897 www.job4james.com

Home Improvements

HIGHLANDER

RENOVATIONS 40 YEARS Carpentry & Home Improvement Experience Decks - Siding - Fences - Sheds All Interior & Exterior Renos

250 486-3109 250 770-8063

BELCAN Painting & Renos Licensed-Insured-WCB, Painting, Tiles, Flooring, Finishing Carpentry, Kitchen & Bath Reno’s. Call Len 250-486-8800

GREAT Canadian Builders Ltd. “Turning Houses into Homes.” Your complete renovation specialists. 25 years experience. All interior & exterior work, concrete, sheds, garages, fences, roofing, decks, drywall, framing. Restorations, additions. Licensed and insured, for your free estimate call Steve, 250-488-0407 MB Home Improvements & Construction Voted 1 of the top renovation companies by Okanagan Life Magazine Serving Penticton Since 2003 No job too big or small! -kitchens -bathrooms -doors & windows -all types of flooring -moldings -dry walling & painting -foundations to finishing Any project from start to finish Licensed & Insured (250)486-0767 www.mbhomeimprovements.com Rob Hurren Carpentry, renovations big and small, kitchen and bath remodeling, doors trim work, finishing and more, professional design available, call Rob 250-809-7131

Penticton Western News Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Services

Home Improvements SAVE HST, BOOK NOW Journeyman Carpenter available for new home construction & reno’s. We do: framing, fencing, decks, garages, roofs, basements, siding sofﬁt, facia etc. Serving the Okanagan, avail. by contract or hourly. 10% seniors disc., free estimates, book before May 18 and WE WILL PAY THE HST! Call now, (250)770-1314

VINYL DECKING Armor Decking sales & installation. **10 year warranty** Serving the Okanagan Valley for the past 9 yearsFree estimates for complete deck repairs Composite decking Structure repairs / Tiling S. Okanagan 250-490-5630 Kelowna 778-214-0824 email: info@ricklynrenos.ca

Landscaping Cattle manure for sale, composted or fresh. Fir bark mulch.$20 per yard on orders over 30 yards. 250-838-6630. EMERALD CEDAR EDGING Buy Direct From Grower, 6ft.-10 for $240, Planting + Delivery available. Call Budget Nurseries 250-498-2189

Moving & Storage FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687

Painting & Decorating Here Come the Painters, local & in 11th year, interior/exterior, free estimate, 250-486-2331 Painting and Paper Hanging Excellent work. 35 years experience. Small jobs welcome. Dave Barnett Decorating 497-7912

Painting, Installs & Repairs. 20 yrs exp., References, Insured, Licensed, WCB, Timely & reasonable cost, Glenic Industries Inc., Nick (250)4862359

Rubbish Removal PENTICTON Junk Removal! Anything goes! Household waste, furniture and appliances to the dump 250-770-0827

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Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Appliances

Acreage for Sale

Mobile Homes & Parks

Slight scratch and dent. SAVE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS! Washer/Dryer set starting at $399. Ranges starting at $299 LG TV 50’’ $499.CANADIAN LIQUIDATORS 250-490-0554.

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Auctions BIG M AUCTION www.bigmtack.com Sat Apr 28th 11am @ 2970 Station Rd Falkland. Antiques, Colletibles, Tools, Saddles & Tack, Gift ware, Household Goods & More. Consignments Wanted 250-379-2078, 604-850-4238

VERY PRIVATE HOBBY FARM 9.96 Acres, 3-bdrm, log house, full basement, all cleared land, $459,900 10min Northwest of Vernon. 4855 Miller Rd. Spallumcheen, (250)546-8630

BROCKTON COURT

CULVERT new at 1/2 the price of new. Over 80 pcs, delivery available. Tom 250-8642388

241 Scott Avenue

For Sale By Owner

Book shelf 48” high, low TV stand, VCR player. Call (250)493-3350 Free apple ﬁrewood, you cut, 250-462-5228

CUSTOM MODULAR HOME

Furniture

KEREMEOS $136,000

Solid maple bedroom suite, exc. condition. 1-9 drawer dresser w/mirror, 1-queen headboard, 1 bedside table $800 obo. Call Sandi 250-4926087 to view.

Garage Sales HUGE yard sale Sat Apr 28 8 am 1715 Oliver Ranch Rd (Maple St) OK Falls. Furniture, household, pet, sporting goods. Chevy Silverado pick up and Goldwing bike. Uplands School Yard Sale, Sat Apr 28 8am-2pm. Cool stuff, coffee/snacks& fun for all

Heavy Duty Machinery Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217

Medical Supplies 4 wheel Shoprider, big wheels, $700 ﬁrm, (250)493-0729 Shoprider Mobility Scooters & Powerchairs. New & Used, New Stair & Platform Lifts, Kel: 250-764-7757 Vernon: 250542-3745 T-free 888-542-3745 www.okmobility.ca

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

Building Supplies

Free Items

Mr. Mobile Home Certiﬁed Factory Outlet. Spaces Available, Your location or crawlspace/basement models. Show homes 1680 Ross Rd. Kelowna 250-769-6614 www.accenthomes.ca

2006 Moduline Modular Home 5 appls, deluxe carport & deck area, 2 bdrm, 2 bath. 2 RV parking, skylights

A MUST SEE!

Please phone

250-499-0131

1bdrm Condo, 653sqft, good condition, storage, private parking, laundry onsite, AC, balcony, transit out front, $99,500, tenant in place, quiet & very clean, (250)493-2199 Princeton, 3bdrm, double pane windows, laminate ﬂoors, nearly new appliances & furnace, fenced yard, $129,900, (250)276-6335

Houses For Sale ******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576

1 Bedroom from $650 Cable Included, 40+ Building, No Smoking, No Pets, Secure Building, Parking, Balcony

250-488-1800 250-488-2881 1 & 2 bdrm, newly reno’d suites. Secured access, util incl, near hospital, bus route and close to all amenities, n/p, n/s 250-938-7146 1bdrm unit, parking avail. great location, $750 heat/cable incl. n/s, cat ok w/deposit, 250-488-7902 296 & 298 Maple St., 3 or 4 bdrm, basement, garage, also 207-1410 Penticton Ave., 2bdrm, call 250-490-1215, 250-486-3791 900sqft 2bdrm Apt, newly reno’d, incl. in suite w/d, $850 + util,n/p, n/s, Avail. Immed. 250-486-3539,1-888-669-9844 AVAIL. May 1, 2bdrm apt, $800+util., np, ns, wd, f/s, storage incl. Niki 250-488-5729

Feed & Hay HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx. 800lbs. Large square bales, 3x3x8, $160/ton. Delivery avail. on larger orders. 250838-6630 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763. McLeery Ranch, Armstrong. Alfalfa/Alfalfa Grass small squares, exc hay $6. Haylage $40., Dry Rounds $50.; 1250-546-0420, 250-503-8184

Livestock

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

Pets Aussie/Shepherd/Border Collie X. Merles tri-color,bi-color pups. $500.( 250)-769-6795 DOBERMAN pups, Ready May 2. Females & males, $400.ea (778)212-2468 PUG pups, 3 females. 2 males, 1st shots. Ready May 10.$750.eaFirm 250-503-2354 WOLF Hybrid Cubs. Reserve now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels Kelowna (250)-765-4996 www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

Duplex / 4 Plex

Homes for Rent

PENT, on bus route, ground level, 2bdrm, 6appl, ns, cat neg, 2 parking spots, storage, patio, garden. $900(incl water) +utils. 250-493-3141

Winﬁeld, 3 bdrm, 2 bath house, quiet area, $1300 + util.,n/s, n/p,250-548-3378.

Beautiful character 1 bdrm apt, historic bldg, burgundy walls, oak ﬂrs, quiet street, n/p, n/s, seek clean quiet person(s), 250-770-0536 Bright 1 bdr loft $750/mo, no pets. Tiffany Gardens, 3140 Wilson. Jim 250-492-0413 FURNISHED or un-furnished apt for rent in Princeton, Avail. now, need excellent ref’s & DD. No pets., rent starts at $525/mo., Call 250-295-1006 leave a message. LARGE 1 & 2bdrm apt. for rent. +40 bldg, $750 & $850 +util, ref’s req. 250-487-1136 Quiet ground ﬂ 2bdrm in 4plex, Pent. Ave. n/s, n/p, 40+, incl. h/water. 250-492-2006, 250-809-8952

Modular Homes

Commercial/ Industrial 2 MONTHS FREE RENT on 1024 sqft., 2148 sqft., 2280 commercial/whse/ ofﬁce spaces avail. on Government St in Penticton FREE local use of moving truck for move-in, FREE advertising on LED road sign call 250-493-9227 3715sqft, C7 zoning, excellent location, excellent rates, 1031 Eckhardt Ave. W, Penticton, for further info, (250)493-5361 APPLE Plaza 770sq.ft, suited for food related retail business, also 2300 sq.ft. available. Call Barbara 250-492-6319

Rock Creek, newly reno’d single wide mobile home in a quiet senior’s MHP (Triple Acres) 2 bdr, n/s, n/p. $550/mo. Avail immed. 250446-2902, 250-492-8503

Homes for Rent 3bdrm, 1100sqft, lg fenced yard, w/d, f/s, cable/internet & util. incl. $1100/mo. Downtown Summerland on very quiet st, sm. pet ok. 250-494-4320 4bdrm house, 2bath, living/rec room, big yard, $1400/mo. ref. req. Avail. May 01, 250-4600754, after 4pm 5bdrm, 2.5ba, swimming pool, near Columbia School, avail. May 1st, $1350/mo. +util., (250)493-5104 Beautiful, 3-bdrm, 2-bath, upper, Oyama, lakeview, 7min walk to beach, RV parking, w/d, $1100+1/2util, Avail now, n/s, n/p, R.R. (250)549-6774 JUNE 1st 1200 sq ft top ﬂoor of duplex. 3 BR, 1 bath. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer. Pet negotiable. NS,NP. $1200 + utilities. Call 250 462-1986

Small 1+bdrm house, lg fenced yard. f/s/w/d, Avail now, near Safeway, Ref’s req, $600, 250-494-1657 Summerland, 1bdrm newer house, orchard setting, New s/f/m/w/d, shower, Suitable for working singles or couples only, adults only, n/p, n/s, $700/mo.+util ($75-$150) Avail. now. Pictures avail., 250 494 4666

Apt/Condo for Rent

Ofﬁce/Retail 1000-1500sq’ of Industrial/ Commercial Space for lease compounded yard w/security cameras, overhead doors. Warren Ave. 250-765-3295

Rooms for Rent Room for rent, Close to OK lake. Room and sitting room. Private entrance, Share bathroom and kitchen. Fully furnished. Avail. immediately, $500/mo., 250-490-4717

Seasonal Acommodation LACASA RESORT on the lake for rent, sleeps 8, Elegant & Modern 2bdrm, den, May $750/wk, June $1000/wk, $150/day min. 3 days. July $1500/wk, August $1750/wk. MIN 3 250-491-0823

Suites, Lower 2Bdrm, 1bath, f/s, w/d, Husula Highlands area. $850/mth incl util. 250-492-7182

Apt/Condo for Rent

RENTALS

Duplex / 4 Plex KEREMEOS - Seniors 2 bdrm Duplex, near downtown, small fenced yard, 1 pet OK, 5 appl., $625/month + utilities. Avail. immediately. 250-499-9253

Motels,Hotels $480 up Motel suites and RV pads. Located at Penticton and RV park Summerland. Good till May 31st. 250-4870268 LARGE 1bdrm suites & bachelor suites, avail for rental until June 2012. Fully furnished, utilities/cable incl., quiet location, near Mall & bus route. Call Valley Star Motel 250-492-7205.

(250) 770-1948 101-3547 SKAHA LAKE RD. Skaha Pl.: 1 Bdrm, f/s, a/c, 2nd floor. Secure Pent. Ave. 1 & 2 bdrm, F/S, W/D, A/C, storage, carport pkg. $69500 & $74500 incl. $65000 incl. water bldg. Pkg. $700 900 sq.ft suite, f/s, d/w, water Naramata: 1 Bdrm basement w/d, f/p, garage. Partial wrap around deck with Downtown: 1 bdrm/bach, F/S, A/C, decks, incl. pkg. $55000-$60000 incl. util & cable extraordinary view. $900 incl. utilities Property Management

MONDAY - FRIDAY

Front Street Realty

Property Management #2 Front St., Penticton, B.C.

250-492-2233 ASK FOR DEBBIE

APARTMENTS

132 POWER STREET ............................................................ $900 2 bed renovated, fr/st, includes utilities. Avail. NOW

310 YORKTON AVENUE .................................................... $1000

2 bed, 6 appl., ground floor unit, includes utilities & basic cable. Avail. NOW 1995 Kodiak Camper 9’5” Brand new air condition $7,500. Call home 250-4992161 cell 250-502- 5000 CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991. DIY STEEL Building deals! Many sizes and models. Make an offer on clearance buildings today and save thousands of dollars. Free brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170. SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

Foundation Bred Buckskin Quarter Horse Stud (cutting line), Krugerrand Black Angus Bull (250)546-9766

Rentals

BACHELOR apt in historic house on bus route, n/p, n/s quiet, responsible person, lakeview, furn’d $600/mo, 250-492-6319

“I’m too big for a car seat!”

Misc. for Sale Pets & Livestock

Rentals

Misc. Wanted

160 LAKESHORE DRIVE (14th Floor) ............................ $1700

Keep your child safe in the car.

2 bed, 2 bath, includes all appliances. Avail. NOW

3313 WILSON STREET ....................................................... $1150 2 bed, 2 bath, all appliances. Avail. MAY 1

803 FAIRVIEW AVENUE ...................................................... $750 2 bed, 1 bath, fridge/stove, d/w. Avail. NOW

HOUSES

80 GREEN AVENUE EAST .................................................. $1000 3 bed, 1½ bath, 4 appl., fenced yard. Avail. NOW

296 KINNEY AVENUE (NEW) ............................................ $1375

Learn how to teach your child car safety. Call 1-877-247-5551 or visit ChildSeatInfo.ca

Local Coin Collector buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold & Silver Coins. Call Chad 250-499-0251

3 bed, 3 bath, 5 appl., c/a, fenced yard, dble garage. Avail. NOW

REALTY EXECUTIVES PENTICTON APARTMENTS: $600 $625 $750 $950 $925

Musical Instruments

TOWNHOUSE:

Guitars, ampliﬁers, drums, keyboards, band & string instruments, music books & access., music lessons, sales & rentals, Skaha Sound, 51 Nanaimo Ave. E, 250-492-4710

$1200

BRAND NEW 2.5 bdrm Naramata townhouses, 2.5 bath, unﬁn bsmt, garage, near school. Avail. NOW (Th496-1)

HOUSES:

Real Estate

$850

Acreage for Sale

$1100

$164,020 11.8 acres cabin Arrow Lakes area 250-269-7328 Pic’s email selkirk8@telus.net 3 Acres, Whitevale Area, Lumby. Flat, trees, drilled well, Services to driveway. Price $230,000.00 + HST OBO. 250-547-6932.

Skaha Place, 1 bdrm grd flr, new flooring and paint, fridge, stove, a/c unit, coin op laundry. Avail. NOW (A444) Skaha Pl. 1 bdrm grd flr, fridge, stove, no pets, no smoking, coin op laundry. Avail. NOW (A380) 2 bdrm apartments, children welcome, f, s, a/c, balcony, elevator, covered parking. Cat ok. Avail. NOW (EFR) The Ellis, 2 bdrm, 2 bath corner, 6 appl, sec’d parking. Avail. April 15 (ot372) The Ellis, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appl, in suite storage, balcony, sec’d parking. Avail. NOW(A369)

Drive to Save Lives

$1400

Across from Columbia School, 1 bdrm lower portion of duplex, f, s, shared washer/dryer, 1 year lease req’d. Avail. April 1 (OT447) 3 bdrm 1/2 duplex, on Naish (Columbia area). No appl, no pets and no smoking. Avail. May 1 (H521) Large 3 bdrm house, with inlaw suite, single garage, 2.5 bathroom, f, s, d/w, w.d. Avail. NOW (H656) Prospective tenants must complete an application form at:

280 MAIN STREET, PENTICTON, B.C. V2A 5B2 PHONE: 250-493-4372 - www.rentalspenticton.com Only qualiﬁed applicants will be contacted.

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Rentals

Transportation

Suites, Lower

Auto Financing

1BDRM on Wiltse, utilities incl, n/s, n/p, ref’s req., $700/mo, avail now 250-492-2908 or 250-490-1025 2bdrm basement, 2850 Paris St., ns, np, f/s, 250-460-2703, 250-493-7190 2bdrm basement suite, ns, np, quiet people, $800 (incl.util.), (250)493-8961 2BDRM, near Wiltse school in Penticton, n/s, n/p no-laundry 250-486-6357, 250-460-2476 A must see, spacious 2bdrm w/view, private entrance, laundry, close to all amenities, $900+util., 250-462-2472 HIGHLAND motel suites avail now n/pets. 1140 Burnaby Ave 250-488-2206 Wiltse area, 2bdrm ground level, w/d/dw, close to school, util. incl., a/c, np, ns, ref’s req, $850, (250)493-2109

Transportation

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

Antiques / Classics

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

Cars - Domestic 2004 Z06 Corvette 405 hp 6 speed 29,000. kms 37,500. phone 542-8317.

Motorcycles

Scrap Car Removal

Trucks & Vans

Escorts

1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $60 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460

2007 GM one ton, dually diesel, full load, electric seat, windows, door canopy, running boards, 165,000kms, very good condition. Asking $27,900 obo. Call Robert 778476-4698

BEACH BUNNIES Be Spoiled At Kelowna’s Only 5 Star Men’s Spa #32-2789 Hwy 97 Blue Heights www.beachbunnies.ca 250-448-8854

2007 Pontiac Montana 3.9 V6, 7 pass, 191,000 kms, new tires.$5900 obo 250-307-0002 2008 Honda Odyssey EX, 7pass, 23,000 original Kms, 1owner, exc/cond, $24,995, (250)546-9993

MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95, waxing, intimate grooming & skin care for the face & back. Winﬁeld, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048

Recreational/Sale Winner

ST BE of the

outh S Okanagan

Dealer #28372

1994 Ford 350 27’ Motorhome rear queen bedroom, $11,500. obo. 250-306-3943 2005 26’ RLS Okanagan Eclipse travel trailer, super slide, front queen bdrm, hidea-bed couch, 2 recliner chairs, round oak dining table+4 chairs, very good cond. $13900 obo. (778)476-4698 BIG FOOT Sightings! New 2012 Big Foot Campers have arrived only at Mike Rosman RV! 1-800-667-0024 www.rosmanrv.com READY for Camping!!! 1997 Dodge 2500, Long Box, Ext Cab, Gas engine, Manual transmission, 4X4.1995 25.5 Foot Okanagan 5th Wheel, Queen bed, Stand up shower, Large Sky light, All appliances work perfectly. Hijacker 5th wheel hitch. Brake control, everything you need to go camping right away. Truck has been smoked in, trailer needs a little TLC $8,500 250-4861174 Tim Hortons 40th anniversary Schwin cruiser bike, $350. 1981 camperized van. $6500.250-309-0737.

LEISURELAND RV CENTRE

SIX TIME WINNER

2008 2008 2200088

Cars - Domestic

Small Ads work! Recreational/Sale

1980 370 Suzuki Dirt bike, runs great, $700, 250-4965959 2001 Yamaha Road Star 1600, completely custom show bike, custom paint, wheels, raked, 250 rear tire, Avon tires, Bob pipes, Dakota speedo/tach, over $30,000 invested, $9900, 250-490-6046 2011 Honda CBR 250. Very low kms. Brand new, black. $5000. (778)476-0111 or 250487-0373 Yamaha Scooter for sale, asking $450. Works good, but plastic is broken 778-476-4758

Auto Accessories/Parts Used Tires, Huge Selection of used tires and wheels in stock. We might have what you need. Prices vary according to size and quality. Starting at $25.00. Call us or drop in to Larsens Excel 555 Okanagan Ave East 250-492-5630 Penticton

2006 ~ 2011

• Licensed RV Technicians • Appliance Warranty Depot • ICBC & Private Insurance Claims • Check out our In-Store Saturday Parts Specials"

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Cars - Domestic

HASSLE FREE SHOPPING NEW ARRIVAL

JUST LANDED

2011 Dodge Charger

VISIT OUR WEBSITE! www.olivercarandtruck.com

4 door sedan, 3.6L V6 engine, keyless start feature, alloy wheels, power seat, satellite radio, power sunroof, garage door opener, every new convenience available. WHITE. P1127A

VORTEC MAX

2009 Toyota Matrix 4 Dr. Hatchback

2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 Extended Cab 4x4 LT

1.8L 4 cyl., automatic transmission, only 41,900 kms. Air conditioned. Power windows power locks, CD player. Satellite radio. RED. P1118A

6.0L Vortec Max tow package. 6 speed automatic, electronic brake controller, 44,000 kms. Alloy wheels, sat. radio, power seat. SILVER BIRCH. P183A

25,880

TWO WHEEL DRIVE

16,981

LOADED UP!

28,998

SUPERCREW

Many vehicles to choose from!

250-498-0570 Toll Free

1-877-365-4711 33882 HWY. 97 SOUTH OLIVER, BC

2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Quadcab 2WD Pick-Up 4.7L V8 engine, alloy wheels, power sunroof, satellite radio, anti-spin rear axle, ABS brakes & Only 77,200 kms! BLACK. P1121A

2008 Ford Escape Limited All Wheel Drive

2008 Ford F-150 Supercrew Shortbox 4x4 XTR Plus

This beautiful white SUV has beige 5.4L Vortec V8 automatic, alloy wheels, leather, heated seats, satellite radio, power pedals, park assist, 6 disc CD, alloy wheels, backup sensors, power power seat, sliding rear window. Only sunroof and tow pkg. P1132A 34,200 kms. WHITE. P180A

22,998

20,998

BLOWOUT PRICED

25,835

SPECIAL HARDTOP

2007 Pontiac Vibe 4Dr. Hatchback

2007 Saturn Aura XE 4Dr. Sedan

2006 Dodge Magnum R/T All Wheel Drive

1.8L 4 cylinder, automatic transmission, alloy wheels, CD, satellite radio, power windows/power locks and only 51,500 kms! WHITE. P173A

3.5L V6 engine automatic transmission, power seat, sunroof, traction control, ABS brakes, alloy wheels, XM Sat. Radio and only 26,000 kms! PEARL WHITE. P128A $

5.7L Hemi V8 engine, heated leather seats, DVD player / 6 disc CD, alloy wheels, power sunroof, INFERNO RED BEAUTY. P1120A

12,840

BLACK BEAUTY

12,660

LARIAT

19,720

EX-L V6

2008 Chrysler Sebring Retractable Hard Top Convertible 2.7L V6 engine, power remote start, only 42,600 kms. 6 disc CD player, alloy wheels, Just in time for summer. CRYSTAL BLACK. P1124A

$21,998 DL 8590

Scrap Batteries Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Small ads, BIG deals! Sport Utility Vehicle

Boat Accessories

1995 GMC Jimmy SLS 4x4, fully loaded, V6, 124,800 original kms. Maintained by dealer since new. Immaculate in & out, garage kept, seniors car. $3200. Roger 250-493-2244, nites 250-497-5939. 1997 green Ford Explorer, 4WD, V6, clean, good cond. Asking $2400. (250)497-5515 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 4wd, v6 auto, 140K, runs great, maintenance done at Anthony’s in Kelowna. $8950. obo. 1-250-546-6643

3 piece 6x10 treated ﬂoating dock with 6x6 ramp, $900 obo, (250)495-7544

Adult Escorts Allow Skyler to give you what she knows you need, 24/7, out/in, 250-809-3733, Penticton

Legal Notices

Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen

PUBLIC MEETING to discuss

NARAMATA BED AND BREAKFAST AND VACATION RENTALS PUBLIC MEETING: Wednesday, May 2, 2012 – 7:00 pm Naramata Old Age Pensioners Hall 3rd and Ritchie, Naramata

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss options, issues and ideas to deal with Bed and Breakfast and Vacation Rentals in the community. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT PLANNING SERVICES: Telephone: 250-490-4107 Fax: 250-492-0063 Web: www.rdos.bc.ca

What a great truck! 4.0L 6 cylinder engine, alloy wheels, 91,000 kms, tonneau cover, power rear sliding window and lots more! BLACK. P1115A

17,998

Email: planning@rdos.bc.ca

Donna M. Butler, MCIP Planning Services Manager

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1996 Cavalier LS, Convertible $3000 obo (250)260-3098 1996 Mazda MX3, 5 spd, great shape, good gas mileage, set of new 4 summer/winter tires. Asking $2500. (250)492-7789 2000 Mercedes C230, 88K never winter driven, $10,000 250-542-9150, 250-545-7513

2 bdrm daylight suite, S. Penticton, shared laundry, NS/NP. rent neg. with 1 yr lease Available now, (250)492-6276.

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GREAT Car! 2004 Pontiac Grand Am V6, silver. Good condition. 187,000 highway kms. Lady driven. Also includes new Hankook studded winter tires on rims! Asking $4995 obo. Please phone 250493-9569.

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1961 Ford Falcon Deluxe 2dr, new paint, motor & interior. $9500 obo. Must Sell. 250542-9150, 250-542-7513 88 Volvo 240DL, 2.3L Red Engine, Alloy Rims, New Stereo, 4DR, Immac $2500, 549-0606

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