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A new pricing structure for power use that was meant to encourage energy conservation has instead left some area residents struggling to keep their lights on. FortisBC, which provides electricity to most of the region, last July swapped its flat rate for a two-tier system that penalizes energy hogs. Customers were also hit in January with a 6.6 per cent rate increase. It all added up to an expensive winter for some people, including Robby Kilborn, who lives with his sister in Olalla. Their home is divided into two separate units, but they share a single FortisBC service, which cost them $2,110.94 for the four-month period ended Feb. 26. That represented a $553.67 jump from the same period a year earlier. Kilborn said other people he surveyed in his Similkameen community have noticed similar increases and, since many are also on fixed incomes, have turned down their thermostats to help make ends meet. “We haven’t been using heat ever since we got that bill in February,” he said. Kilborn is convinced the problem lies with metering equipment. His most recent four-month bill showed his house used an average of 3,969 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month, about three times more than an average home. “There is definitely something screwed (up) with the meter or the readings,” Kilborn said. The issue has become so contentious that Bob Gibney, a senior

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manager from FortisBC, last week attended a board meeting at the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen to explain the cost hikes. Gibney told RDOS directors the company is conﬁdent the increases are not a result of faulty equipment, but rather the new two-tier rate structure. He also noted the company’s prices are approved by the B.C. Utilities Commission, which ordered implementation of the new conservation rate. “Our company obviously is receiving the brunt of it because if you get a bill from FortisBC it’s our name on the letterhead,” Gibney said.

“The intent of the (conservation) rate probably was ﬁne,” he added. “It’s for people who are energyabusers, that are not paying attention to conservation. The downside is, if you don’t have natural gas and you’re depending 100 per cent on electrical for your heat and other services, you’re pretty well bound to the electrical bill and what the results are from that.” For each 60-day billing cycle, FortisBC’s residential customers pay a service fee of $30.33, plus 8.8 cents per kWh up to 1,600 kWh. Above that threshold, they’re charged 12.95 cents per kWh. Prior to the switch, customers paid a

service fee plus a ﬂat usage rate of 10.22 cents per kWh. Gibney said people who heat with electrical appliances could save “in the neighbourhood of 40 per cent or more” if they switched to natural gas furnaces, although that service isn’t available in all areas. Keremeos Mayor Manfred Bauer told Gibney that keeping electricity consumption under 1,600 kWh is “just not achievable” for many people who live in older homes and can’t afford energy-efﬁciency upgrades. He suggested the conservation rate is more of a punishment than an incentive to save energy.

“I don’t see any reward system here,” he said. Bauer later convinced fellow directors to write a letter to the BCUC asking it to consider bumping up the threshold in some areas. Gibney told the RDOS that the new conservation rate is “revenueneutral” for his company and there’s little it can do to address the issue, outside of relaying customers’ concerns to the BCUC. In its January 2012 decision on FortisBC’s new price regime, the BCUC noted the introduction of the conservation rate “is beﬁtting an era where the provincial legislation encourages conservation.” The decision goes on to explain that the 1,600 kWh threshold was selected because it represented the median energy consumption of FortisBC residential customers for a billing cycle in 2009 and 2010. The average consumption per cycle during that period was 2,100 kWh. It was also noted that B.C. Hydro’s two-tier rate structure was implemented in 2008 with a 1,350 kWh threshold. FortisBC told the commission it would report out next year on the effects of the new rate, including an estimate of the amount of energy saved because of it. The BCUC also suggested the company work with its wholesale customers, like the City of Penticton, to help them implement conservation rates. City of Penticton spokesperson Simone Blais said the municipal electrical utility has no plans at this time to introduce its own conservation rate, but is monitoring FortisBC’s program. The city’s utility is not regulated by the BCUC so it can’t be compelled to switch. With files from the Keremeos Review

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Training heats up for recovering teens Mark Brett Western News Staff

A recent firefighter training session brought home the importance of life skills for a small group of young people from the Portage Keremeos addiction recovery centre. The 20 teens, 10 girls and 10 boys, recently spent two days with the professionals from Penticton Fire Rescue as part of a career-orientation session. But according to some of the participants, it proved to be much more than just a glimpse at post-recovery employment. “It’s good just to get out and do sober stuff and it’s really cool to see how what we are learning here (Portage) really does relate and apply to other things that will help us later on,” said 17-year-old Emily (whose last name cannot be used for confidentiality reasons). “Usually in your addiction you’re not aware of these things. I knew they were good life skills but they were never laid out or encouraged for me to practise, so when we go out now, we can put them to use.” Emily has been at the facility for about four months, with the average stay for most clients usually being about a half a year. Portage Keremeos at “The Crossing” is located on 58 acres just west of the Similkameen Valley community. For the last four years it has been helping to reintegrate B.C. kids with substance-abuse problems back into mainstream society. The non-profit organization has been doing similar work in other centres across Canada for the last 40 years. Through time-tested methodology, Portage helps 14- to 18-year-olds develop self-esteem, confidence and

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PeNtictoN firefighter Dennis Smith (right) watches as Dylan uses the hose to extinguish a small fire with the help of Spencer (centre) and Quinn (background). the three were members of a group of young people from the Portage Keremeos recovery centre who were at the Penticton training grounds recently as part of their extracurricular program.

the competencies they need to overcome their substance abuse issues and gain freedom from addiction. Eighteen-year-old Connor was another Portage resident who placed a significant value on this type of extracurricular activity. “You know what? It helps me get back in touch with real sober living, and I think every single one of us here needs that cause we were so used to being out and about and doing what we were doing during our addiction,”

he said. “This is the sort of thing that grounds us.” The young people agreed firefighting was not a job they previously considered, but after last week, felt it was something they would definitely take a look at. “At first I was just kind of expecting it to be like when you’re a kid and you go to the fire hall and get dressed up in the firefighter’s uniform, look at the truck, spray the hose and go home, but it was much more than that,” said

Connor, who has been at Portage for two months. “This was very in depth and they talked to us about what the job entails, and it really did open my eyes to what first responders really do and what to expect from daily life when you’re a firefighter.” Steve Cleminson is the social, cultural and recreational co-ordinator for Portage who is responsible for scheduling activities like the one at the fire training centre. He stressed his component is only

a very small part of the overall program, which, in addition to the clinical support, also provides educational avenues for participants who did not complete their schooling. For his part, Cleminson tries to organize activities which combine an element of fun with learning and even providing a service to others. One activity he recalls vividly was where a skeptical group of young people went to help out at the Okanagan Gleaners near Oliver where volunteers process excess fruits and vegetables for shipment to hungry nations worldwide. And while that particular choice of activity was not met with much enthusiasm initially, at the end of the day if was a different story. “When they go and start interacting with the other people, seeing how people work together and finding out what an impact that’s having, the kids go, ‘Wow, that’s amazing. You know I actually fed some hungry children today,’” said Cleminson. “They experience what a different kind of a feeling it is to give back to the community instead of just taking. Most of these kids have never given back.” There is also an added bonus for the clients when they have hands-on instruction like the work at the fire hall and the recent Ministry of Forests fire skills program at the centre, of being able to put those attributes on a resume. Cleminson had high praise for the willingness and efforts of the Penticton Fire Rescue and the ministry for their contributions to the betterment of the young people. “I just can’t say enough about what they have done for us and the real reward of knowing they may have turned a life around,” he said.

Penticton man found guilty of aggravated assault Kristi Patton Western News Staff

Joshua Rex Mason was found guilty of a stabbing that left a Penticton man near death last summer. “It’s yet another disturbing case of someone bringing a knife to a fist fight,” said Judge Gale Sinclair during his decision on Thursday afternoon. While evidence was all over the map due to most of the witnesses being very intoxicated at the time of the incident, Sinclair said he did not believe Mason’s story and found him guilty of the July 2012 aggravated assault on Clayton Bonthoux. The judge said witnesses did see a punch to Bonthoux’s chest and unfortunately Mason’s hand held a knife.

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“I didn’t stab him for any reason. I threw my hand up to block and he pulled it in,” said Mason during his testimony. Mason said immediately he knew that Bonthoux got poked by the knife but he didn’t know how serious it was. Earlier in the trial, paramedic Derek Morris told the court that when he arrived on scene Bonthoux was “near death” as an artery below his clavicle was cut. A trauma nurse at Penticton hospital said Bonthoux was put in a medically induced coma and transported to Kelowna for surgery. He has since recovered but friends said he is not the same and seems mentally and physically slower. Mason explained the knife was put in his hand by Pat Struyk who ordered him to come to Bonthoux’s residence at 296 Power

St. Mason said he was scared of Struyk who was much larger than him, and Struyk was “raging” because their female friend Crystal Schram had been in a dust up at Bonthoux’s house earlier and was beaten up. Mason decided it would also be a good time for him to discuss a point of contention with Bonthoux about a social assistance rent cheque that would be coming to Bonthoux’s house on behalf of Mason. Judge Sinclair said he was satisfied that Mason went back to “even the score and win the point of the rent money.” When Mason came to the gate he said Bonthoux ran over and took a swing at him. In that instant Mason said he put his arm up to block the punch and Bonthoux’s arm hooked around his and pulled back into Bonthoux’s chest, plunging the knife in.

“I don’t know. It was just a reaction like putting your foot on the brakes of a car. I didn’t mean to go there to hurt anybody,” said Mason. The 31-year-old said he has lived in Penticton on and off several times and had been in serious altercations with gang members while living in the Lower Mainland which prompted his return in the summer of 2012. Mason has been in custody since the incident and will undergo a pre-sentence report before returning to court on June 19 to fixa-date for sentencing. Crown counsel Vern Frolick said Mason has 36 prior convictions mostly involving threats or violence and he will be seeking a “substantial federal sentence” as well possibly applying for dangerous long-term offender status.

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JacklyN aNd lola latchford, sitting with the Easter Bunny, are getting prepared for the Perfect Easter Party on Saturday at the community centre. With the girls are (left to right) Bob Pope of the city parks and recreation department, karen davy of the South okanagan children’s charity, Jessica Nemeth of Investors Group and Becky kay of Par-t-Perfect.

“This really is a winwin situation,” said Pope. “We have a great Easter event and some kids get to go to camp who might otherwise not be able to.” This was also a motivating factor in Jessica Nemeth’s decision to get involved personally and convince her employer, the Investors Group, to donate $500 to the cause. “The little boy is only six years old, he doesn’t understand what’s going on right now and it is important that he stay with his friends and have fun because it is a pretty difficult time for the family,” she said. All proceeds will go to the charity and Par-TPerfect staff are also volunteering their time. Meanwhile, over at

LocoLanding, it will be the third annual Easter egg hunt, and if this year’s event is anything like the last one, participants should register early. Because it was so successful last year — an estimated 1,200 people attended — organizers decided to split it into two or three separate hunts. “We were very surprised because we only had 350 people the first year,” said park owner Diana Stirling, who noted it will again be BYOB (bring your own basket). “We will have a lot of different entertainment this year, crafts, a barbecue and the Easter bunny. “This is a great event and it’s got a really good feel about it. It’s all for the community.”

Last year about $4,200 was raised. She noted the choice of the Child Development Centre as the beneficiary was not difficult. “When we pick someone we always look for something where the funds stay locally and is child or family related,” said Stirling. “The centre fills a need we have in our area for helping children and getting them to be the best they can possibly be by giving them the tools they need to do it. I love the OSNS for that.” Her team will also be donating their time to maximize the contribution. Tickets for both events can be purchased ahead of time at the respective venues.

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GrouNded aircraft — Penticton firefighters and a crew members from this twin-engine aircraft check the damage to one of the engines which reportedly caught fire and stalled on its approach to Penticton regional airport about 8:30 a.m. thursday. the plane, believed to be operated by a courier service, landed without incident and neither of the two men on board were injured.

Sex assault brings house arrest Kristi Patton Western News Staff

A Penticton man was sentenced to 12 months of house arrest for sexual assault on his stepdaughter and her friend. The man, who cannot be named in order to protect the females’ identities, was found guilty of the two counts of sexual assault in a trial held in August. The victims were both 18 at the time of the offences in June 2011 and had lived with the man for a month or two while they were looking for work. The man was divorced from his stepdaughter’s biological mother. It was around 4 a.m. on the day of the offences that the man picked up his intoxicated stepdaughter and her friend from a house party in his

car to take them home. The stepdaughter said once they got to the apartment they continued to have a drink with the man. The trio moved into the stepfather’s bedroom, one of the places where they could have a cigarette in the apartment, and that is when he lifted the other girl’s top and groped her. The stepdaughter testified that he laughed and said it was a joke, and minutes later he leaned over and did the same thing to her. The girls both said it was awkward being around the man the following morning. “He said good thing we aren’t biologically related and we shouldn’t tell anybody,” the stepdaughter testified. The man also took the stand during the trial and denied anything ever happening.

Crown counsel Susan Greba said during the sentencing at the Penticton courthouse on Tuesday that the man continues to not take responsibility for his actions. “He just can’t bring himself to revive that memory of what happened because he is so embarrassed and ashamed of it,” said Greba. Defence counsel James Pennington said his client stood before the court and stated that he never committed the sexual assaults. “You made the decision and he lives with that,” said Pennington of Judge Meg Shaw’s guilty verdict. “However, give him credit for being consistent. I think something is definitely wrong if he is denying it and then upon your conviction changes that.”

Bus driver suspended after altercation Kristi Patton Western News Staff

A Greyhound bus driver has been suspended and a RCMP investigation launched after a altercation with a passenger during a layover in Penticton. According to Greyhound spokesperson Maureen Richmond, on March 23 a verbal altercation turned physical during a scheduled 10-minute stop at the Penticton station. Richmond said the driver was about to leave and noticed one passenger was missing so he sounded the horn and then went in to find the passenger. “As the passenger started to board the bus he started a verbal altercation with the driver. The driver felt threatened based on the conversation and ordered him off the bus, but he refused to get off,” said Richmond. “The driver then tried to physically remove the passenger off the bus.” Richmond said the driver felt threatened by the

conversation with the passenger but continued on to Kelowna with the passenger on board. Once they arrived in Kelowna, the passenger was not permitted to continue on to his destination of Calgary. Richmond said the passenger contacted Greyhound and was issued a travel voucher to continue his journey and she believes he did so later that evening. The passenger also contacted Kelowna RCMP. “We are doing a full investigation and assisting the police with theirs. The driver is suspended pending the outcome of the investigation,” said Richmond. The Greyhound spokesperson said the driver has been with the company since 2002 and has never had a passenger complaint or concern lodged against him up to this point. Richmond said Greyhound drivers have a prerogative to refuse service at any time, especially if there is concern for the drivers’ safety or others on the bus. Richmond added that Greyhound advises drivers that if a passenger doesn’t not comply with the order to leave the bus then the driver should contact authorities.

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• Taking recommendations and making choices — After evaluating your financial situation your financial advisor can recommend appropriate investments. Your financial advisor will communicate with you regularly to keep track of changes in your life and to suggest any changes you may need to make in your portfolio. Of course, you have the final say in accepting or rejecting these recommendations, which is why this method is considered a hands-on way to invest. • Investing through a managed account — Your financial advisor will help you create, implement and refine your long-term financial strategy, but the outside money managers will make the daily investment decisions.

So which method of investing is better for you? There’s really no one right answer for everyone. If you’re the sort of person who likes to make all your own decisions, then you might be better off following the handson approach with your financial advisor. On the other hand, if you are particularly busy and just don’t feel you have the time to be actively involved with day-to-day investment decisions, you might want to consider a managed account. In any case, you’ll want to be comfortable with the method of investing that you’ve chosen. So do your homework beforehand. Whether you’re interested in a hands-on relationship or a hands-off approach, you still need to interview several financial advisors to find one who has worked with people in your situation and who seems genuinely interested in helping you. If you would like a second opinion of your situation please call Justin White of Edward Jones. 250.490.3390

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A homeless man and his dog were almost compacted in the back of a garbage truck in Penticton on Wednesday. RCMP Cpl. Don Wrigglesworth said the man and his dog were sleeping in a cardboard recycling dumpster when a garbage

truck picked it up and emptied it into the compactor. Police said the operator began to compact the load when the man banged on the interior of the truck which alerted the driver. Wrigglesworth said the man had fallen approximately 15 feet into the empty truck and was extricated by the fire department. He

was then attended to by paramedics who determined that although very frightened by the experience, he was not seriously injured. Wrigglesworth said the dog was also uninjured. The man informed police that this was not the first time this had happened to him and agreed to find a safer place to sleep in the future.

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Income disparity continues to grow

ore money is being earned by fewer people. According to Statistics Canada, 10.6 per cent of the country’s income is now earned by the top one per cent of those who filed tax returns in 2010. The median income for those top earners is almost 10 times higher than the median income for the remaining 99 per cent. This disparity between the haves and the rest of society was the fuel for last year’s Occupy movement that spread around the world from Wall Street. It is a component of the First Nations’ Idle No More protests to reclaim their portion of Canada’s enormous wealth of natural resources, pumped and excavated from lands that once belonged to them. The gap between rich and poor has fired protest and unrest for as long as there’s been currency. Just ask the French, who disposed of their monarchy when the population could no longer afford bread because of onerous taxes. In fact, Canada’s not doing too badly when it comes to dispersing income, ranking somewhere in the middle of the rest of the world. According to the Gini Index, a measure of income dispersion developed by an Italian statistician and sociologist in which a coefficient of zero means everyone has exactly the same income and one means all the wealth within a country is held by one person, Canada’s coefficient is .688. That’s lower than countries like Brazil (.784), the United States (.801) and Switzerland (.803). But it’s higher than the Netherlands (.650), BelPENTICTON gium (.662) andWESTERN Germany (.667). The country with the most equal distribution of income in the world, according to its Gini coefficient of .547, is Japan. Of course, all those statistics are meaningless the next time you check your bank statement. That’s the true measure of wealth distribution. And somehow, it’s never enough.

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Taxpayers burned by carbon trust “Let all men know how empty and worthless is the power of kings. For there is none worthy of the name but God, whom heaven, earth and sea obey” King Canute, in an effort to demonstrate his mortality, is said to have commanded the tides to go out, even as the tides come in. He knew he was only human and had no more power over nature than did his sycophant supporters. Our leaders, like Canute, cannot control nature, but we stand idly by while they waste billions of our tax dollars in an attempt to do just that. There has not been, in recent times, a better vehicle for government and big business to conspire to steal tax dollars, than “climate change.” Anyone who believes in the notion of CO2-induced climate change is willfully ignorant of observed science. Anyone who believes that it is “big oil” reaping billions as they destroy the climate is reality challenged. The opposite is the case, as big energy colludes with government and big green groups to proﬁt from climate change at the expense of taxpayers. The recent questionable judgment associated with the operation and administration of the Paciﬁc Carbon Trust should be all we need to demand the gov-

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At Random ernment get out of the climate change business. The PCT was set up as a Crown corporation, expressly to use taxpayer money to buy carbon offsets. Carbon offsets are like papal indulgences, absolving corporations’ sins of “emitting carbon” on one hand, by ﬁnancing “carbon reduction” projects that “offset” carbon dioxide being emitted on the other. These projects can include forests, or grassland. That’s how it is supposed to work. Like everything else we allow government to do that is beyond its authority to do, the PCT doesn’t work as intended. Whenever huge sums of taxpayer money are made available, corporate rent seekers and bureaucratic entrepreneurs ﬂock to the trough to get their share.

Marketed as a “market” solution to the imaginary problem of CO2, the government was convinced by the rent seekers to “seed” the PCT with “marketable” offsets. There needed to be money in the trust for investment in projects that would make up the offsets. The B.C. government is PCT’s biggest customer, mandating all government departments to divert precious resources meant to deliver programs, to the purchase of “offsets” from the PCT. In 2010, B.C. schools spent $4.4 million of taxpayer’s dollars purchasing offsets from the taxpayer-funded PCT. Teachers were laid off as a result, but no less carbon dioxide was emitted. Flush with public money, PCT priced carbon dioxide at $25/ tonne to schools and hospitals, and then went looking for projects that would hypothetically offset the carbon hypothetically emitted by those evil schools and hospitals. Not surprisingly, they found some. The Darkwoods project is a tract of private forest in the West Kootenay that was assembled by the Nature Conservancy of Canada, purportedly for “conservation”. Fortuitously, Darkwoods ﬁts the PCT’s idea of a “carbon sink” and thus provides offsets to sell to the PCT.

The PCT doesn’t like anyone to know the market price of carbon — all other carbon exchanges in the world have collapsed as a result of fraudulent activity — but we know it charges schools $25/tonne, and based on the information available from NCC, the Darkwoods offsets the price of carbon at about $5.70/tonne. On this basis, B.C. taxpayers are paying about four times the PCT market price to achieve the dubious goal of “carbon neutrality”. The PCT handed nearly $4.5 million of taxpayer money to the NCC for carbon offsets. This for a Darkwoods project that the NCC would have, we are told, completed in the name of forest conservation regardless. The climate changes over time. We did warm up by about 0.5 C in the 1990s. Currently, global temperature, to the extent it can be measured, is dropping. Carbon dioxide has little, if anything, to do with temperature. No amount of government policy will change that fact. Canute knew his limitations; today’s politicians, regardless of party, do not — but their friends in big business and big green grow rich while schools and hospitals make do. Mark Walker is the publisher of the Penticton Western News.

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Penticton citizens’ rights going up in smoke I refer you to the Western News article by Steve Kidd on March 6, “Penticton beaches soon to be off limits to smokers.” Let me first say that I am a smoker and I entirely agree with the bylaws stating that smoking is banned at bus stops, inside most buildings and three metres from the outside entrances to any and all establishments. The last time I looked, the air was free in wide open spaces such as highway rest stops, sidewalks, parks, beaches, sports fields, channel walkway, KVR Trail and by an outside entrance to the SOEC, which is deemed a designated area for smokers. Smoking is a constitutional right. What Mayor Dan Ashton and city council are trying to do is unethical and immoral. They think by passing this bylaw it is going to bring more tourists to Penticton. Just the opposite, it is going to stop smokers from coming here and that will take away revenue

Council blowing smoke

I realize city council needs to hear from residents in order to properly represent us and follow our wishes, so here are my concerns on two issues. In the past few weeks, the Penticton RCMP Drug Task Force has busted a number of drug dealers, all carrying concealed weapons. One on Main Street had a concealed machete. City council wants to use the RCMP to ticket people caught smoking on the beach. Am I the only one to think it is a really bad idea to use our police force to ticket a European tourist enjoying a coffee and a smoke on the beach, rather than getting armed thugs off our streets? Am I the only one that thinks this is the wrong reallocation of police resources? Am I the only one in town that isn’t high? For the record, I don’t smoke (anything), and in all the decades I’ve enjoyed our beaches I have never been bothered by others smoking. The only thing that really stinks about this is it appears to be a thinly veiled attempt by us to force people to quit smoking. Their lifestyle choice is not my business (or yours). The second issue, Coun. Hopkin has decided to champion the cause of photo radar in school zones. Mr. Hopkin, one thing we found with the last photo radar experiment was that it ticketed the vehicle’s registered owner, not always the person driving at the time (friends, family, employees, etc.). Each day tickets are written that have the potential to suck thousands of dollars out of our local economy and send it to other levels of government. Can we really afford that? Will it have solved the problem? Speed bumps would slow people down and probably cause the majority to find alternate routes to avoid the bone-jarring commute. It would also leave the cash in Penticton’s struggling economy, rather than throwing it into the Christy Clark/Adrian Dix black hole. George Murai Penticton

Freedom has its limits

I wish to point out to Alyce Coggan of Cawston, whose letter regarding her apparent objection to Penticton beaches becoming no– smoking areas was published in the March 15 Western News, that there are some things we all do which are not illegal. We’re just not allowed to do them in public places. Peter Ralphs Summerland

Campaign begins in April

A few weeks ago, Judy Senkiw and Marie Tebbutt began volunteering at the local unit of the Canadian Cancer Society. What is especially notable about their volunteering is that these two ladies have taken on the role of co-chairpersons of the society’s annual door-to-door

from this city. It’s a lose-lose situation. Most smokers I have seen are very respectable when it comes to smoking in large gatherings. They just walk away and find a place to smoke that is near and come back to wherever they were. No harm done and everyone is happy, smokers and non-smokers alike. So why stick your noses into something that does not concern you? I would also like to address the comments by Coun. Garry Litke. Mr. Litke, do you honestly believe banning smoking on the beaches is going to change one’s lifestyle? You are supposed to be an intelligent fellow, and making statements like that shows me just how ridiculous you are. And further more, you did not stop there. Again, do you really think that you are responsible for my rights. Let me tell you something, Mr. Litke, you are in no way, shape or form responsible for my rights. My rights are

residential campaign which takes place during the month of April. This is a major fundraising activity and they will be busily recruiting canvassers so that residents will have an opportunity to donate when a volunteer canvasser knocks on their door. A major hurdle for the campaign is finding sufficient volunteers who can donate three or four hours of their time, at their convenience, during the month of April. Can you help? Funds raised for the society will be invested in cancer research to save lives; be used to deliver trusted information and caring support to people living with cancer; and to continue cancer prevention initiatives. The City of Penticton has proclaimed the month of April as Daffodil Month. During Daffodil Month, and especially on Daffodil Day (April 27), the Canadian Cancer Society is asking Canadians to join the fight against cancer by proudly wearing a daffodil pin as a symbol of support for people living with cancer. Every three minutes, another Canadian will hear the words “you have cancer” for the first time, and the Canadian Cancer Society wants them to know that they are not alone. We need the help of Penticton and area residents. We require volunteers to help with canvassing and the distribution of the daffodil pins during April. If you can help us this year, please call the local office at 250-490-9681, or drop into our office at 166 Main St. Once again, we thank those who have helped in the past, and look forward to becoming acquainted to many more volunteers this year. Jean Corrie, volunteer Canadian Cancer Society

Criticism of Israel unwarranted

It’s very easy to follow emotions and disregard historic facts. In Dave Cursons’ letter “Talk focuses on Mideast,” the writer failed to mention that in August 2005 all Israeli settlements were removed from the Gaza strip, which is now Judenfrei. Not only does Israel allow daily supplies to Gaza, including fuel and diesel to operate its power plant, electricity and other goods that would not be used for weapons building, but in September 2011, a UN investigative committee concluded that the naval blockade was legal and must be judged separately from the restrictions on goods reaching Gaza via the land crossings. Mr. Cursons conveniently fails to mention that the Hamas Charter calls for Muslims to fight Jews and kill them (ie. via rockets launched on Israel’s civilian population), so they may eventually create an Islamic state in place of Israel. Mentioning in the same line the ‘dreadful massacre and mayhem in Nazi-occupied Europe and today in Gaza’, is to compare Israel to the Nazis, who systematically sent six million Jews to the gas chambers. It is also interest-

my rights. And who gave you the right to say such a thing. It is obvious to me that Mr. Litke is missing a very large part of his grey matter. And let’s not forget another wonderful bag of words that came out of Mr. Litke’s mouth: “We end up paying for their health problems.” Let’s see, we’ve got Litke the councillor, Litke a human rights advocate and Litke an Interior Health activist. That’s too many hats Garry Let’s face it, this is very wrong. And as Wes Hopkin said, smoking is not illegal. So what are you going to do Mr. Ashton and Mr. Litke, put me in jail. And in closing, I think the people of Penticton should get a public apology from Mr. Litke for the comments made to them in the Western News. Own up Mr. Litke. Admit when your wrong, that’s the least you can do. Garry Fawcett Penticton

ing that neither Mr. Cursons nor the ‘Freedom Sailors’ are at all preoccupied with the events in Syria where two years of fighting has resulted in 70,000 deaths of Muslims by Muslims, and one million dispersed people who now live in refugee camps throughout the Middle East. The world dislikes the fact that for the first time in 3,000 years, the Jewish nation has a place to call home and its future is not at the mercy of other nations, and for that they are considered to be ‘oppressors.’ During the centuries when the Jews were oppressed, they became the scapegoat of humanity, and especially of the Christian world, as ‘Christ-killers.’ In the 14th century, the bubonic plague — known as the Black Death — hit Europe. Although they didn’t know what caused the disease, the Europeans had no trouble figuring it out — it had to be the Jews. And if you must give examples of the oppressed becoming the oppressors, why not include the Christians, who in the beginning faced lions in the Roman arena, and later would burn Jews alive throughout Europe. Modern-day anti-semitism is well hidden behind criticism of the state of Israel. Benjamin Manea Penticton

Vees come through for fan

I would like to take this opportunity to personally and publicly thank Louie Nanne and all the Vees players and coach who signed a very precious memento of a Penticton Vees Jr. A Hockey Club T-shirt I received a few days ago and will treasure forever. Over the last few months I have had to spend a month at the Kelowna General Hospital, St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver and Penticton Regional Hospital with a severe infection in my pacemaker/heart area. At St. Paul’s a specialized heart surgeon (one of only two in B.C.) removed the pacemaker and the leads into the heart and replaced them a couple of days later. Being a season ticket holder, needless to say, I had to miss some Vees home games which I normally never miss unless there is a real good reason, like being in the hospital. When Louie heard what had happened, I understand he organized all the team and coach into signing this T-shirt. This is just one great example of how this fine group of thoughtful young men have done such a fantastic job of being great ambassadors and representing our town with their actions. I know they have done a lot of very worthwhile endeavors but I wanted to share my experience. I hope when there is a lull in the playoffs the coach will allow me to visit at a practice and meet them personally. Go Vees Go! Colin Milne Penticton

We can all fight bullies

Reading a letter titled “Standing up to bullies” encouraged me to write this opinionated letter. It should not be solely up to some of the younger generation to identify and stop bullying, but I do believe some of these younger generation are on the list of being bullied someday by someone. I believe they should be prepared. I have had big-time bully managers of apartments bully me, but I am not going to take it anymore and should not have to take their bullying. I believe in taking extensive action from now on and have done so in the past. I believe tenants should not be afraid of fighting for their rights or be afraid of managers or landlords. I refuse to be shouted at, accused, or be taken for granted. Life is too short and money is not everything. The whole world is in a fight, and in my opinion, I see it coming to an end as the pressure of hate is getting too strong. Vivian Clark Oliver

Caring people in city

Thank you so much to the young lady who found my keys near Ellis Creek. I not only lost all my keys, but also the remote control for my car, so was very grateful to get them back. There are so many kind, caring people in Penticton who take the time to help others... what a great place to live! Gail Hamilton Penticton

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of handouts. call them the The apple global warming growers are sceptics, I think always right in they are all missing the point,” there, trying to said Popoff. “In get some sort the meantime, of industry especially here bailout packin B.C., the age. I am not Popoff farmer, the guy for that,” said and gal that grow our Popoff. “If you let a bit food, they are under at- more of the free market tack. I think we are miss- in, the farmers will do just ing the point in all these fine, cause they are doing other debates. Food is the fine everywhere else.” most important issue. There is no better “It’s like we pulled the steward of the environrug out from under ranch- ment than the farmer, acers with the meat inspec- cording to Popoff. tion regulations. It’s like “How do we know the death knell for farm- farmers aren’t destroying ing in this province.” the environment? BeGovernment regula- cause they are in business, tion, he continued, has that’s how,” said Popoff. ruined the ranching and “The fact that farmers are meat industry in the prov- in business, intergeneraince. He thinks the prov- tionally, is evidence that ince needs to step away they are environmental, from the farming industry that they are having a for it to thrive. minimal impact. And to “I don’t want a bunch get back to ranchers, it’s

Arena contract draws interest Steve Kidd

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While Global Spectrum’s initial contract to run the South Okanagan Events Centre was for a fiveyear term, the next contract may be double that. The contract with Global Spectrum won’t be automatically renewed when it ends on Dec. 31. On March 7, the City of Penticton issued an RFP indicating that depending on value to the city, a 10year contract would be considered. Last week, proponents interested in taking on the contract took a tour of the facility. “Some of the interested parties came out and we did a tour and then a Q&A so they could all hear the same questions and the same answers at the same time,” said city manager Annette Antoniak. “There were quite a few. Of course I can’t disclose who they are at this stage,

but we were very impressed with the turnout.” Antoniak did say that the RFP is drawing interest from throughout North America and that the proponents on the tour were universally impressed with the facility. “From my experience with facilities, having run them before as well as having done a bit of research prior to the RFP going out — we visited some facilities of the same size — ours is absolutely superb,” said Antoniak. “It was very well designed and built. Those were the overwhelming comments we were getting.” The RFP process closes on April 30 and Antoniak doesn’t expect to see any proposals turned in until close to that date. “Generally they come in the final week and surprisingly, a lot of them come in the last day. It’s just the nature of what it is and the work that goes into them,” said Antoniak.

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zero impact.” Another plank on Popoff’s platform is government spending, starting with the provincial civil service. He uses the phrase ‘60 times 60’ to sum up his concerns. That’s 60,000 civil servants, earning an estimated average of $60,000 per year. “That’s $3.6 billion, every year, before we pave a single road, before we subsidize a single apple grower, which I am opposed to,” said Popoff. “Before we get into any of the things that most people would think we are debating about, before we get into any of those discussions, you can take $3.6 billion a year, put it in the middle of the room and set fire to it. “I know civil servants provide a good service, but boy are we overspending.”

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The RFP covers the main 5,000seat arena and the community rink as well as Memorial Arena and the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, which altogether had an operating budget of $4.2 million last year. According to the RFP, the city is seeking proposals to handle ticketing, marketing, food and beverage services as well as management of the complex, either as a package or for individual services. Once the RFP process closes on April 30, the proposals will go to the city’s standing SOEC select committee. Antoniak said there is a lot of work to be done to evaluate proposals for such a large contract, but she hopes to see results quickly, possibly as early as June. “It will be that committee that vets them, rates them and makes a recommendation to council,” said Antoniak. “I think the work by that committee will be done very quickly...”

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It’s going to cost more to attend Okanagan College. The 2013-14 budget includes a two per cent increase in tuition fees. “This is only the third time in eight years that we have implemented an across-the-board fee increase,” said Tom Styffe, board chairperson. “Our goal this year was to avoid program and service cuts and we have achieved this. We want to ensure that we continue to provide access to the quality education that our students and communities deserve.” For a full-time student in university arts with a typical course load, the two per cent increase in 2013-14 will amount to $62.79 per year, while a level one automotive painter apprentice will see tuition increase by $7.96. While tuition has gone up by 6.1 per cent at Okanagan College since 2005, officials say the consumer price index has risen more than 15 per cent. Besides higher tuition, the $95.5 million budget addresses a $1.6 million shortfall through reduced expenditures and expected increases in enrolment. “We must produce a balanced budget for the institution,” said Styffe. “That balance extends to what we’ve asked our staff to do and what we are expecting of students. Our departments have found ways to reduce expenditures and increase revenues through contract training and through enhanced enrolment.” As part of the budget, the college had to manage $952,000 in inflationary costs, as well as an anticipated $120,000 reduction in funding from the province. The increase in tuition is expected to yield about $302,500, while an increase in enrolment is projected to raise another $92,000. Reductions in departmental expenses and increases in revenue are estimated at $240,000, while increased revenue from contract and custom training is projected to yield $670,000.

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By day, Pete Paquette slips into casual business wear and teaches the nuances of the French language to kids. By night, he unleashes his karate kicks and flashy uniforms. No, Paquette is not a superhero. He is an Elvis tribute artist and a well-decorated one at that. “The kids are tougher than a regular audience,” he jokes. Having won some of the top Elvis tribute artist contests (Collingwood twice, best performer at the Las Vegas Elvis Fest, Top 10 at the Ultimate Elvis Contest in Memphis, TN, amongst others) he decided to retire from competing in 2011 and turn his attention to touring. On April 5, he is bringing Elvis — The Moments to Penticton with Rudy and the Angels backing him up. At 27-years-old, Paquette is a veteran entertainer. He was just six when he saw a commercial on TV for a three VHS box set collection featuring the King and was instantly mesmerized. With the help of his aunt he picked out a wig, got a jumpsuit made and donned sunglasses to perform for his elementary school. “I don’t know where I got those ideas because I had never seen Elvis before on stage. From that time until I was 16 I basically performed in restaurants, bars, legions, fashion shows and country festivals,” said Paquette from his home in Mississauga, Ont. It was in 2003 Paquette entered his first contest at the Collingwood Elvis Festival and since then has participated and won in just under 20 major Elvis contests around North America, skyrocketing him to success and great recognition in the business. Coming from a family of musicians, Paquette has a Bachelor of Music that has helped shape his stage performance. Although none of his family were big Elvis fans, the same can’t be said of Paquette. “I have always been a true Elvis fan first of all,” he said. “I think that is important if you are

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Elvis — ThE MoMEnTs afeaturing Pete Paquette and Rudy and the Angels is coming to Penticton on April 4. Paquette is a two-time Collingwood Elvis Festival champion and has won many tribute competitions across North America.

going to be doing this. It is hard to do a tribute if you are not a fan. The first thing that goes is your interest, so if you are not interested you are not going to do so well.” Paquette has hung up his cape as far as competing goes, which he said has allowed him to loosen up and have a little more fun on the stage. “As a competitor you are so focused on the one era that you are doing. You are very meticulous about that one song so you perfect that a lot and perfect your craft a lot as a competitor. When you have your own show Western News Staff

The Cawston Players will present Barely Heirs by David Lassig from April 12 to 14 at the Cawston Community Hall stage. Directed by Bob McAtamney, this outrageous adult comedy brings the audience a fun-filled session of laughs, frantics, chaos and confusion as the main character Jane, played by Amanda

the creative juices come out and this is where the true tribute artists excel over others,” said Paquette. This tribute artist has help from his family to come up with a setlist for his show, which he revamps every year to keep it fresh. Paquette also works with the live band, who will be flying with him for the B.C. tour, to create a high-energy medley of different songs. Elvis — The Moments will also make stops in West Vancouver, Kelowna, Chilliwack and Maple Ridge. “We have a lot of experience already from our Ontario shows

Elyzen, is a career-minded woman who tries desperately to find a way to get her inheritance despite the many unexpected obstacles being thrown at her at the worst possible time Jane’s uncle passed away nine months ago and now it’s time for her inheritance check to be delivered by the attorney since she met the one requirement of being married for six months.

that have given us confidence that what we are bringing is a great product. We work hard to leave an impact on the audiences and a show that when people leave they say, ‘Wow that was great,’” said Paquette. To stay in the Elvis mindset, Paquette continues to study old videos and recordings to ensure he keeps improving and staying true. One problem, he said, that often comes up is tribute artists copying other tribute artists and losing the true essence of the King. His touring show is filled with energy, charisma and passion. Paquette’s swivelling hips and vocals tend to shake up the crowd and leave them wanting more. His respect for Elvis, the man and the music, is part of the reason for his success. “I don’t put myself into the mindset that I am Elvis when I walk on stage because I just can’t do that. I have a lot of respect for Elvis and my personality within the Elvis frame is what people like. The true elements of a great performance, in my opinion, is that I try for the quality that Elvis had. I am confident and smooth when I go up on stage, personality traits that Elvis was loved for and I find that are similar to mine,” said Paquette. While he wants to keep some of the elements of his show a surprise, Paquette said they have a energetic lineup touching on every era of Elvis’s career along with one of the top Elvis festival bands. “As we open the show we send people back to Elvis in Las Vegas in 1969 in a completely different outfit than anyone would expect. It is just youthful energy up on stage and that cool Elvis, the smooth Elvis. It is really awesome,” he said. “Nobody will be disappointed by our show.” Elvis — The Moments featuring Pete Paquette with Rudy and the Angels will be at the Cleland Community Theatre in Penticton on April 5 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets or more information phone 250-490-2426 or at the Penticton Community Centre box office. However, Jane is not really technically married, just kinda sorta, married to her best friend’s husband, Tom, played by Corentin Caro-Chambard. The plotting duo has devised the perfect plan to get the inheritance check. Tickets are $12 and are available starting March 21 at Similkameen Agencies in Keremeos or The Cawston Marketplace.

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College and Windsor. She has been faculty at the Banff Centre in programs such as Writing with Style and Wired Writing and has advised and mentored in the Aboriginal Emerging Writers’ Program. In 2009, Dumont published her first novella, Stray Dog Moccasins. She serves as a board member on the Public Lending Rights Commission of Canada and teaches Creative Writing for Athabasca University while working on her fourth poetry manuscript in which she explores Métis history, politics and identity through the life and times of her ancestor, Gabriel Dumont; Louis Riel’s general. Dumont has read internationally in Belgium, Scotland and New Zealand as part of the Honouring Words Celebration of indigenous writing by Ca-

nadian aboriginal, Maori and Australian Aborigine authors and storytellers. The writer has also done editing work with Theytus Books on Initiations: A Selection of Young Native Writings. Theytus Books is located on the Penticton Indian Reserve and is First Nations owned and operated in partnership with the En’owkin Centre. It is the oldest indigenous publishing house in Canada. Dumont is appearing at the En’owkin Centre on Green Mountain Road on April 2. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. with a welcome address at noon by Jeannette Armstrong, director of the En’owkin Centre and Gerry William of the En’owkin Creative Writing department. A reading will take place at 12:15 p.m. followed by a book signing at 1:15 p.m.

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Many Hats Theatre Company is taking on the murder-mystery spoof, The Murder Room. The mystery-farce, written by Jack Sharkey, in three acts has been delighting audiences since it ﬁrst debuted in Australia in 1977. The spoof of British mysteries has been called witty and sophisticated. The storyline follows newlyweds Edgar and Mavis. Just two days after their wedding, Edgar discovers that Mavis is being unfaithful. After her ﬁrst attempt to kill him by poisoning his cocoa is spoiled when the cat dies instead, Mavis looks to other means of getting rid of her new husband. Chaos and complications reign within the trap

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doors, hidden rooms, missing bodies and mistaken identities. This hilarious look at murder is directed by Jane Saunders and stars Many Hats favourites Donna Lynch and Eric Hanston. The Murder Room also features the talents of Christa Phillips, Ted Morrison and Rob McCaffery. Making her debut on the Many Hats stage is Jenny Moon. The Murder Room opens on the Cannery Stage April 4 and runs until April 27. Showtimes are Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Opening night reception held at Opus Bistro giving everyone a chance to meet and chat with the cast and crew. Tickets are $22 for adults and $19 for students and seniors. They are available at the Wine Country Visitor’s Centre or reserved by phone 250-276-2170.

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JEDD SOLEWAY WILL be looking to be a big distraction in front of the West Kelowna Warriors crease for the Penticton Vees. The two teams begin their quest to win the Interior Conference championship on Friday at the South Okanagan Events Centre.

Vees focused on playing their game to win series Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Scoring goals and not throwing fisticuffs will be the focus of the Penticton Vees who meet the West Kelowna Warriors tonight. It’s round two of the British Columbia Hockey League playoffs in the Interior Conference. Multiple fights breaking out at the end of the third period during a 2-1 Vees win in late January is the last memory between them. However, for the Vees to have success and a chance to defend their Fred Page Cup championship, coach-GM Fred Harbinson wants his team to play their game. “Don’t let them dictate how this series is going to be played,” said Harbinson. “Getting a good start in Game 1 is important. They are a team we have had some heated games against over the years. Had a lot of success. We feel confident going in.” The Vees won the season series taking six of seven games. Two wins came in overtime. Vees captain Troy Stecher said while he was a bit surprised that the Warriors defeated the Merritt Centennials in five games, he figured they would face the Warriors. He said regardless of who they face, they are prepared. The only thing Stecher would have liked was if the Warriors and Centennials beat each other up a bit more. “We control our own destiny and that’s what we’re here to do,” said Stecher, who had seven points against the Warriors this season. “Anything can happen in the play-

offs and they are a great hockey team. They only lost three games since that brawl incident with us so they are playing hot. We have to match their intensity.” Along with that, Stecher said, comes a willingness to sacrifice. He is excited about the series and a chance to win another banner for Vees fans to watch hang from the South Okanagan Events Centre rafters. Heading into the series, Vees forward Jedd Soleway likes how their team is playing. He also feels good about his own play. “I felt good in the first series,” said Soleway, who scored two goals and collected four points against the Salmon Arm SilverBacks. It’s Soleway’s intention to continue where he left off winning face-offs, playing physical and contributing offensively. The Vees are healthy and rested thanks to a 10-day break. A few of the players battled the flu. Harbinson said on Tuesday that he woke up with a cold, but joked that “everybody that matters is in good shape.” The same can’t be said of the Warriors. Coach-GM Rylan Ferster said his team is getting healthy, but there will be some game time decisions. David Pope played in two games against the Centennials, while Ben Tegtmeyer saw action in just one. Mitch Nardi never dressed. During the season series against the Vees, the Warriors were led offensively by Seb Lloyd with four goals and nine points. Marcus Basara had three goals and seven points, while Matt Anholt and Max French each had five. Basara leads

the team in playoff scoring with two goals and eight points. Ambrose Firkus and French lead the way with four goals. French scored a hat trick in the series clinching game against the Centennials. Lloyd is tied with Basara for the team lead with six assists. Ferster credits their series win to timely goals and saves. “I think we got some big goals from some other guys throughout this series too,” said Ferster. “Some of our top guys had done well, but again I just thought it was some timely goals.” When it comes to facing the Vees, Ferster said they know what they are facing. “Until somebody beats them, they are the Royal Bank Cup champions,” he said. “We’re playing a very good team that’s deep and solid from their goalie out. We’re gonna have our hands full again.” Harbinson and Ferster share the feeling that it will be a great series. One area in particular to watch for will be the battle between the pipes featuring Chad Katunar and Tyler Briggs. “Chad Katunar is a very good goalie,” said Ferster. “I don’t think they have any weak links on their team. I think it’s a good matchup. Briggsy has played really good for us all year.” “It’s two good goaltenders,” said Harbinson. “(Briggs) he was a key acquisition. He’s been good for them this year (1-6 against the Vees). Our goalie has obviously won a B.C. championship as an 18-year-old. Not a lot of guys can say that. It’s going to be a really good matchup.”

If there is a strong dislike between the Penticton Vees and West Kelowna Warriors, they are not admitting it. Warriors coach-GM Rylan Ferster said they have respect for the Vees. Lots of it. When asked if there is also a feeling of hatred, he said no. Emanuel Sequeira “It’s something we cerOn the Sidelines tainly don’t talk about,” said Ferster. The question was asked after their last game ended with a melee in a Vees 2-1 win. In a cleanly played game, the ending was surprising. Ferster continued by saying he doesn’t think the playoffs is a time to be settling scores. He said they are about one thing, moving on. “I think a lot of that quite possibly maybe got blown out of proportion,” he said. Maybe the media contributed to that, but when more than one fight breaks out and a handful of suspensions are assessed, questions are going to be asked. “If you look at the game tape, I’m sure they would agree there was a lot more that has happened in years past. Everyone said it was this big bench clearing brawl. Really there wasn’t a whole lot that happened,” said Ferster. “I don’t think there is any scores to settle from either side.” The only penalties assessed in the third period were a result of that dance-off. Vees coach-GM Fred Harbinson said he’s not sure if the same behaviour will continue. “We want to win a playoff series,” said Harbinson, who guided his team to an RBC Cup championship last year. “I know their coach will tell everybody that wants to listen about how soft we are. We’ve found ways to win a lot of hockey games this year. Have had a lot of guys who have battled through things and don’t miss games. I’m sure part of their game plan will be to try to have a bit of a carry over there. We are going to play our game. Execute and hopefully score more goals.” Vees power forward Jedd Soleway, who received plenty of special attention from the Warriors in that incident, said both teams know how they feel about each other. They want to win badly. Soleway stressed the need to play disciplined because there is the potential for things to get out of hand. “I think if we stay disciplined and we let them take the cheap shots after the whistle, you know if they think we’re being soft and they’re taking penalties on us, so be it. Hopefully we can get goals on the power play and take advantage of them,” he said. As for getting into fights, the six-foot-two forward said if a fight happens it happens. He just said they don’t want to be dirty and taking penalties. It makes sense. Once you start going down that road, it may be too late to get back on track. Harbinson said discipline will be the key to winning the series. “If you’re running around trying to settle scores, a lot of times that is going to get you in trouble,” he said. “Our guys have the big picture in mind.” Maybe there won’t be a score to settle, but there will be intensity. Neither team will back down when they feel they are being wronged. Ferster thinks the intensity will pick up because the stakes are higher. “It’s the final four now,” he said. “The winner of this gets the opportunity to play for the Fred Page Cup. The price for sacrifice becomes even more.” Vees captain Troy Stecher may have described the feeling of what the series could be like best. “It’s going to be a war,” he said. It should also be entertaining hockey.

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Penticton’s Andi Naude has won the most coveted prize for mogul rookies, the FIS Rookie of the Year award. Naude’s Canadian national team coach Marc Andre Moreau said looking at the past, all the big athletes who have had success won that trophy. “It’s kind of a big thing for them,” said Moreau, adding that it indicates they will have a very good career. Naude started the season with a fifth-place result in Ruka, Finland. Other notable results include sixth in Calgary, 12th in Deer Valley, UT, 13th in Park City, UT and ninth in Inawashiro, Japan. Moreau said that Naude made finals in most of her events. “I was really happy with her for sure. She had to make some adjustments and made it really quick,” said Moreau. “The way she responds during competitions, she was always able to raise her game when it was time to compete.” That was something the coaches weren’t used to seeing from a rookie, who also possesses an unseen level of calmness. He wasn’t surprised that Naude was named top rookie by the other coaches on the circuit. Competing against rookies from the United States, Korea and Japan, she impressed with her talent and character: voting is based on both those criteria. “Andi, she has a lot of talent,” said Moreau, adding that she competed in the final world cup last year because she performed well in the Nor Am and won the Grand Prix, a level right below world cup. “Right away we could see that she had a lot of potential. “We’re really happy that everybody voted for her,” continued Moreau. “Andi is really professional. She is young but she is really professional. She really respects all and she works really hard. She has a great attitude. Everybody saw that right away.” The former Apex Freestyle Club member said she was amazed by the recognition and

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PENTICTON’S ANDI NAUDE was voted FIS Rookie of the Year with the help of a season that saw her place in the top 10 six times.

honoured to get it. “It’s just an amazing feeling,” said Naude, who called from Spain. She was pleased with her season and said it was great to continually make finals. “I definitely can improve on some things,” she said. “It’s just all part of the process. I’m really happy with this year.” She faced many challenges including the travel involved. Naude said it’s difficult on the body and found she tired quickly. Helping Naude improve throughout the season was the competition she faced including American Han-

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“It was really strong,” she said. “It really helped just push me to do my best. Go for every run which is amazing. Just watching them and learning. Just an amazing environment to be in.” Naude has had moments of feeling down, but she gets through it with the support of family, coaches and teammates. “I’m pretty hard on myself naturally,” said Naude, who averaged in the 90s for her online schooling. “When I didn’t have such great days, it was definitely tough for me, but I just pushed through it and went back the next day. It was good.”

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Oliver’s fifth annual B.C. Open Crokinole championship on March 16 attracted 56 players. In addition to regional competitors from Oliver, Osoyoos, Penticton, Summerland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, Kamloops and Vancouver, players also came from as far as Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Washington. Up for grabs was $1,700 in cash prizes. The day began with competitive and recreational doubles action, which had Linda Irvine (Oliver) teaming up with Ralph Hargrave (Osoyoos) to win the doubles action while the recreational side was won by Summerland’s Mark Siemens and Vic Jensen. Taking second in the competitive doubles was Summerland’s Michael Hughes and Jody Good of West Kelowna, while third went to Quin and Ed Erzinger of Penticton. Rounding out the top three in recreational doubles action was Darin Fair of Summerland with Arleigh Fair of Vancouver in second, while Armstrong’s Nancy Clarke and Peter Critchely were third. Quin Erzinger won the competitive singles, while Good was second and Irvine was third. In recreational singles, Clark won, followed by Siemens and Saje Good. Organizer Michael Hughes said in a release that he and other organizers expect the event to grow in 2014. That expectation comes from new players attending each year as Hughes feels crokinole is becoming competitive with the annual world championships held in Tavistock, Ontario. There are local clubs in Summerland and Oliver with the prospect of a new clubs starting in Kamloops, Kelowna and Penticton. Anyone interested in learning to play this game or to renew an old acquaintance can contact Crokinole Players of BC at 250-4949310.

UBC-O Heat hosts fifth high school all-star game Western News Staff

The Interior’s best boys and girls basketball players will be looking to shine on the court this weekend during the 2013 Okanagan high school all-star games hosted by the UBC-O Heat. Four separate games will be played to highlight the 52 boys and 39 girls. Representing Penticton from Princess Margaret Secondary School will be Colton Van Kamp (junior), Mauro Patterson (senior), Jas Sahota (senior), Megan Blair (junior) and Danielle Ruocco (junior). From Pen High are Jordan Farmer (senior), Natasha Reimer (junior) and Emily Clarke (senior). The junior girls will kick things off at 3 p.m. with the best junior boys taking the main court at 4:30 p.m. The evening will bring out the senior players; the girls tip-

off at 6 p.m. and the boys at 8 p.m. This will be the fifth consecutive year the Heat programs have hosted this event and have seen players graduate to wear the Heat uniform. Last year, Greet Gill starred in the senior boys’ game scoring 32 points, the highest total on the day. This past season he was a fixture in the starting lineup as a Heat rookie scoring 176 points in 22 games for an average of eight points per game. The top female was Julia Reichert with 17 points. Only in Grade 11 last year, Reichert signed on to star with the Heat next season. She is playing in her fourth straight all-star game. Kelly Olynyk of the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the National Collegiate Athletic Association played in this game in 2009 as a representative of South Kamloops. “It is always an honour to be selected

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to an all-star game,” said Heat men’s coach Pete Guarasci. “There are many basketball players in the valley that deserve this opportunity to compete against their valley peers. As evidenced by the amount of provincial championships won by teams from the Interior this season, there is a high level of basketball being played. This is my first year and I’m overwhelmed by the response we get for hosting this game. This is the Heat’s chance to give back to all the support we get from the basketball community.” The driving force behind this event, Heat women’s coach Heather Semeniuk, is always flabbergasted at the positive response she receives. “Every person I talk to they are just so excited to participate in the event,” said Semeniuk. “It makes the effort worth it for all involved.”

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PENTICTON’S QUIN ERZINGER won the competitive singles event during the B.C. Open Crokinole championship.

The Osoyoos Coyotes lost 4-0 to the North Okanagan Knights in Game 7 of the Okanagan/Shuswap Final in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoffs. The Knights solidified the win with three first-period goals. The Knights are now playing the Castlegar Rebels in the league final. The Rebels lead the series 2-0 thanks to 2-1 and 3-2 wins. The league winner advances to the Cyclone Taylor Cup, hosted by the Comox Valley Glacier Kings, April 11-14. “Two one-goal games with a very depleted lineup – I cannot fault these kids one bit with the hand we’ve been dealt,” said Knights coach Kris Mallette to the Vernon Morning Star. If not for the stellar play of netminder Dustin Nikkel, Mallette said the first two games could have been a lot more lopsided. The Kelowna product had 46 saves Wednesday, and 33 the night before. “Dustin Nikkel is bar none the best goalie in the league,” he said. “He’s dialed in right now and making some unreal saves.”

Penticton’s peewee female team defeated Richmond in the final to win the C2 division Richmond Ice Classic held the weekend of March 23. Without centre Cedar Carter, who broke her collar bone midway through the tournament, Penticton allowed just one goal while also winning all their round robin games.

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The ANAF Smokin Aces led the A division with nine points Monday, but it’s the Best Damn Sports Bar Snipers who lead with 42 points. The nine points tallied put them two behind the Snipers. In third place, Best Damn Sports Bar No.1 scored six to give them 38 points, while the ANAF Wreckers collected eight to push them to 30 points. In fifth are Elks 1 with 25 points after a three-point Monday. In the B division, seven points improved the Clancey’s Crushers to 31, while the Penticton Legion DDT are tied with the ANAF Hand Grenades ANAF Vixens for second with 24 points. DDT scored three, while the Grenades and Vixens scored four and six, respectively. In fifth are the Elks Big Horns with 22 points.

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March 29 SeniorS SingleS lunch Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday. For location call 250-496-5980 or 250770-8622. 890 Wing of South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together at 4 p.m. at the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. care cloSet thrift Store at 574 Main St. has weekly specials and silent auctions. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers always welcome. All proceeds to the hospital and hospice house. Senior computer Dropin Sessions are held Monday and Friday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. These sessions are for members to help solve problems other members may be experiencing with their computers. 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 group meet in Naramata at 8 p.m. at 3740 3rd St. in Community Church hall. In Summerland, the step study meeting is at 7:30 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. Friends Friday at 6:30 p.m. at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. in Oasis United Church. royal canaDian legion branch 40 has daily lunches from Monday to Thursday, with fish and chips on Friday at 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Also, Diane Straker dance lessons.

elkS club on Ellis Street has drop-in darts/pool starts at 6:30 p.m. and poker at 7 p.m. SummerlanD pleaSure painterS meet every Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Harold Simpson Youth Centre at 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. fraternal orDer of eagleS has dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. with entertainment by Affordable Music at 7 p.m. All members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. anavetS has a pool pot luck at 5:30 p.m. and karaoke with Phil at 7 p.m.

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royal canaDian legion branch 40 has crib at 10 a.m., a meat draw at 2 p.m. and sing-a-long with Yvonne at 4 p.m. alcoholicS anonymouS has its 12 bells group at noon at the Oasis United Church at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. The Saturday night group meets at 8 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave., and in Summerland, the Grapevine meeting is at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. Call service 24-hours is 250-490-9216. anavetS has Easter dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m. and entertainment by Dale Seaman at 6:30 p.m. fraternal orDer of eagleS has burgers and fries from noon to 4 p.m., beaver races at 4 p.m. All members and guests welcome. to the hall at 1197 Main St. elkS club on Ellis Street has crib at 10 a.m., meat

draw at 4:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 5:30 p.m. for $8 including entertainment by Anita at 6:30 p.m. Members $5 cover charge. charity bottle Drive to support Penticton hospital pediatric ward, SPCA and Critteraid is every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Marketplace IGA. For those who can’t make drop off at 3099 Coleman or 740 Westbench Dr., pickups available for large amounts, call Pat at 250493-6205.

the second floor of the Penticton Community Centre from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Come and share the love and grace of Jesus Christ. Everyone is welcome. For more info contact info@ lakelandschurch.com. elkS club on Ellis Street is closed for Easter. Happy Easter. b.c. Spca SunDay flea market is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 1550 Main St. until Oct. 27.

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alcoholicS anonymouS meetS in OK Falls at 10:30 a.m. at 5328 Hawthorne St., then in Penticton at 11 a.m. for the women’s group at the Lawn Bowling Club at 260 Brunswick St. Also the Sunday 123 group meets at 8 p.m. in the Education Room in the basement of the Penticton Hospital. The closed men’s group meets at 11 a.m. at the Eagles hall at 1197 Main St., side door, upstairs. Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book, 12x12 thumper group meets at 11 a.m. at United Church at 696 Main St. anavetS has horse races, meat draws and super draw at 2 p.m. fraternal orDer of the Eagles has wings from 1 to 6 p.m. for 60 cents each. Meat draw at 4 p.m. All members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. lakelanDS church holds Sunday services on

Monday mental WellneSS centre has Brown Bag family support group from noon to 1 p.m. weekly and individual support for family members from 2 to 4 p.m. weekly. a l c o h o l i c S anonymouS nux group meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage Centre at Green Mountain Road and Penticton I.R. Road. Summerland 12 and 12 group at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. in the United Church basement. fitneSS frienDS meetS at 10 a.m. in the Legion Hall at 502 Martin St.

Come, get in shape. Everyone is welcome. penticton SeniorS Drop-In Centre has improver line dance at 9 a.m., Scrabble at 10 a.m, carpet bowling at 10:45 a.m., easy to intermediate line dance at 1 p.m., duplicate bridge at 1 p.m. and American Congress bright at 7 p.m. penticton acaDemy of Music women’s choir rehearses at the Leir House under the direction of Joanne Forsyth from 7 to 8:30 p.m. New members welcome. For information please call 250-493-7977. elkS club on Ellis Street has pub league darts at 7:30 p.m. c anaDian r oyal legion branch 40 has bridge at 1 p.m., wing night at 4 p.m. and darts at 7 p.m. as well as open mic night. L/A has a general meeting at 2 p.m. anavetS has pool league windup and dart leagues 7 p.m. fooD aDDictS in recovery Anonymous is at 6:30 p.m. in Room 103 of the Penticton United Church at 696 Main St.

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S outh o kanagan toaStmaSterS meet every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the community services Building at 5876 Airport St. in Oliver. Become a more confident speaker. Call Bill at 250-485-0006 or Melba at 250-498-8850 for details. toPS B.C. 4454 has weekly meetings from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 445 Ellis St. Use back lane entrance. Meetings are downstairs. Phone Susan at 250-4965931 or Sally at 250-4926556. al-anon for friends and family of alcoholics meets at 10:30 a.m. at 2800 South Main St. and 6:45 p.m. at 157 Wade Ave. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Call 250-490-9272 for information. PentiCton SeniorS DropIn Centre has ultra beginner line dance at 9 a.m., novice bridge at 9:15 p.m., sing-a-long at 10:30 a.m., partner bridge at 12:45 p.m. and knitting and chrocheting at 1 p.m. mental WellneSS Centre has individual support for family members in Summerland from

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Presbyterian Church at 157 Wade Ave. PentiCton toaStmaSterS meetS every Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Shatford Centre at 760 Main St. Toastmasters is an excellent way to enhance confidence, speaking, and leadership skills in a fun, supportive setting. Membership is open to anyone 18 and up. Guests are welcome and allowed up to three free meetings. Call 250-492-2362 for more info. PeaCh BloSSom ChoruS wants to know if you sing high or low. Whatever your range, they want to know. A capella at the Shatford Centre is from 7 to 9:30 p.m. yoga meditation/vegetarian SuPPer is upstairs in the Elks Lodge at 344 Ellis St. in Penticton Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Everyone welcome and donations accepted. overeaterS anonymouS meetS from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church at 2800 South Main St. the Bereavement reSourCe Centre at 626 Martin St., are hosting weekly drop-in grief support sessions at 3 p.m. at Chestnut Place

Loss Loss Touches Touches Us Us All… All… Community Invitation Community Invitation Community Community input input isis requested requested as as the the Bereavement Resource Centre Bereavement Resource Centre Committee Committee begins begins planning planning for for the the future. future. All All ideas ideas for for how how to to best best serve serve community community members members who who are are dealing dealing with with life’s life’s diﬃcult diﬃcult losses losses are are welcomed. welcomed. Please Please join join the the Brainstorming Brainstorming Session Session and andRSVP RSVP (250) (250)490-1107. 490-1107.

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at 453 Winnipeg St. For more information please call 250-490-1107. All Welcome. anavetS has ladies pool night at 6:30 p.m. fraternal order of eagleS has euchre night at 7 p.m. All members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. SeniorS WellneSS SoCiety welcomes back Arlene Lamarche, OHM Therapeutics Tuning Forks at 11 a.m., at 102-301 Main St. or call 250-4877455. m arilyn a uthor dumont will be reading at the En’owkin Centre on Green Mountain Rd. at 12:15 p.m. then signing at 1:15 p.m. PentiCton Whole foodS Market has a free seminar on composting for health from 7 to 8:30 p.m. PentiCton muSeum BroWn bag lectures has Karen Collins speaking about Born in a Saddle — the McLeans of OK Falls from noon to 1 p.m. Admission by donation.

COMING eVeNTs friendly viSitor Program is seeking volunteers to visit seniors in their home an hour a week. For more information call Nicole at the Seniors Wellness Society at 250487-7455. PentiCton muSeum and Desert Sage Spinners and Weavers presents Fiber Arts Workshop for beginners and enthusiasts on April 6 from 9 a.m. to noon. Pre-registration is required. Register at www. penticton.ca/recreation or call 250-490-2426. Deadline for registration is April 4th. $15 per person or $40 for family.

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The Penticton Western News has been named one of the top newspapers in the country in its class. The Western News placed second for best all-around newspaper with a circulation under 25,000 in the 2013 Canadian Community Newspapers Awards. The Western News finished behind the Observer of Elmira-Woolwich, Ont. Penticton also placed third for best front page and best editorial page. Emanuel Sequeira took second spot in the CCNA awards for multimedia feature for his coverage (both in print and online) of the Valley First Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan with a photo page, stories and video. Mark Brett’s photo of young violin player with his instructor wearing a pained expression in the background, captured second place in the top circulation category for best feature photo. It is Brett’s seventh award since joining the Western News staff six years ago. The Canadian Community Newspapers Association awards follow on the heels of the Ma Murray Awards from the B.C. and Yukon Community

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This phoTo by Western News photographer Mark Brett of the violin solo by five-year-old peter Fox (his instructor Veronique saucier is in the background) won second place in the Canadian Community Newspapers Association feature photo category in the annual national awards announced Wednesday.

Newspapers Association, where the Western News also picked up a pair of awards Publisher Mark Walker and co-author Cameron Bower’s entry was selected as one of the top three in the Website and Online Innovation category for their

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OUTDOOR Patio Blinds business fo sale. Aluminum casing, vinyl screen, spring loaded 7ft + H. x various widths. All stock for sale. 1st $5000 takes. Retail value $27,000 includes Chinese import connection. Call Rick 763-7884

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DHC Communications Inc. is recruiting for the following open positions in Nelson, BC: • IT Systems Administrator • Jr. IT Technician Further details available at http://www.dhc.bc.ca Cook/Front Counter Staff at busy Asian Take-out. LMO accredited. Rice Box, Vernon

OWN A COMPUTER WORK FROM ANYWHERE. Two step process. Request online info, review. Set-up phone interview. Serious people Only: Call : 250 558 9231

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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking Class 1 Drivers to haul dry vans Western Canada & US. Only drivers with 2 years exp. & US border crossing capability. Dedicated tractors, paid drops, direct deposit. No phone calls Fax 250-546-0600

OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Owner Ops. for our Kelowna based terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving exp. / training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneﬁts package. To join our team of Professional drivers, email a resume, current driver’s abstract & details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call Bev: 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. We thank you for your interest, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

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GEREIN Gerald Carl

Passed away in his sleep on March 21, 2013. He is survived by his parents, Anne and Andrew Gerein; brothers, Dennis (Marvel), Wilfred and Melvin (Doni); sister, Diane, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In his earlier years, Gerry worked in the construction trades and more recently was a dedicated volunteer at the Penticton Soupateria. He was a good friend to all who knew him and he will be missed. A Celebration of his Life will be held Sunday, April 7, 2013, 1:15 p.m. at Penticton Soupateria (150 Orchard Ave.). In lieu of flowers donations to the Soupateria are greatly appreciated.

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Bernice “Bea” Marian Passed away at Haven Hill Retirement Centre on Friday March 22nd, 2013. Bea was born in Nokomis, Saskatchewan on Nov. 23, 1915, the 2nd oldest in a family of ten children. She is survived by her daughter, Joan (Brian) Low of Montney, BC, sons; Bob (Cathy) Webb of Vernon and Dale (Jean) Webb of Grindrod, six grandchildren; Ian & Sherrie (nee Low) Fasler, Derek & Gary Webb, Greg & Rae-anne Webb, 7 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Also survived by her brother, Clarence “Kelly” Carter of OK Falls and sister, Beverly (Don) Lewis of Assiniboia, SK. She was predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Dick Carter, Ethel Lyons, Bob Carter, Verna Proske, June Forbes, Arlene Carter and Rena Holmes. She traveled to Penticton in 1935 to look after Mrs. Schmelzel’s children a favorite teacher of hers in Nokomis who moved to Penticton with her husband during the Depression. Bea worked at various jobs including the Packing House, the Cannery and was joint owner of Davie Jones Locker seafood café on Main St. Bea spent an enjoyable last two and a half years of her life at Haven Hill. Thanks to the staff for all their special care. Relatives and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life for Bea at Parkview Funeral Chapel at 1258 Main St. (Providence Funeral Homes) in Penticton on Sat. April 6th at 1:30 pm. Condolences may be sent to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com.

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QUALITY Manager wanted at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. 16351 Carrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landing Road, Lake Country, BC. Permanent Position. Must have a minimum of 4 years post-secondary education. Successful candidates must have in depth knowledge of cherries and cherry grading, Global Gap requirements, as well as a minimum of 5 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience managing a cherry sorting room, including quality control and phytosanitary systems. Must have a minimum of 3 seasons experience managing optical cherry sizing equipment. Applicant must be capable of working 6-7 days a week, 10-12 hours a day during harvest from mid July through to Sept., 5 days a week, 8-10 hours a day off harvest. Work includes but is not limited to developing and maintaining food quality systems, managing 100+ sorting and box filling workers while maximizing efficiencies and ensuring quality from the field. Pay range $28-$40/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email at jobs@coralbeach.ca

RV Dealership looking for someone to do yard maintenance & wash trailers, wage starts at $12/hr, bring resume to Okanagan Traveland, Summerland, attn: Kim

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OPEN EASTER FRIDAY & SATURDAY with great deals at Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, the Best Little Gun Shop Around, 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat 10-6

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Mazzer Luigi SRL coffee grinder, $400obo, Rancilio Espresso Maker + extras, $250, ACN video phone, $100, Dyson Upright vaccuum, $100, Upright Portable wrinkle removing machine, $50, call (778)515-1997 WANTED: Vintage paintings, postcards, fishing rods, reels, tackle, old knives, Native baskets, old guns, saddles & gun rigs, military medals, pocket watches, etc. Silver & gold coins. Honest & Confidential! Cash Paid! 250-308-7342, 250-260-8069 We buy & sell it all: windows, doors, kit. cab., paint etc. Happy Harryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Liquidations, 5201 27th St., Vernon, 250-549-7099

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DENTAL Hygeniest required F/T for maternity leave. Excellent recare system in place. Phone: 250-868-0030 or Fax: 250-868-2160 L & H TRUCKING LTD. is accepting applications for Class 1 Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License with 2-3 yrs exp. Truck and pup/asphalt experience a must. Call Pete @ L & H Trucking Ltd. Phone/Fax: 250-492-8003. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bros. Paving is accepting applications for employment for the 2013 construction season. Applications can be picked up at 716 Okanagan Ave. E, Penticton, BC between 9:30am & 3pm. No resumes.

Urbana is searching for an individual with retail experience, a flexible P/T schedule, an interest in fashion and the ability to provide a high level of service to our clientele. Drop off resume in person between Thur. - Sat. Noon - 5 pm. No phone calls please. 407 Main St., Penticton

WANT TO WORK OUTDOORS? Established utilities services company is seeking part time and full time METER READERS for Cranbrook, Osoyoos, Penticton and Sparwood and surrounding area. t &YQFSJFODF SFBEJOH NFUFST JT DPOTJEFSFE BO BTTFU t .VTU IBWF B SFMJBCMF WFIJDMF t .VTU CF DVTUPNFS PSJFOUFE XJUI HPPE communication skills t .VTU CF DBQBCMF PG XPSLJOH JOEFQFOEFOUMZ JO WBSJPVT XFBUIFS DPOEJUJPOT t 1IZTJDBMMZ EFNBOEJOH KPC t $PNQBOZ QSPWJEFE VOJGPSNT BOE USBJOJOH t 1BJE CZ QJFDF SBUF QBJE QFS NFUFS UIBU ZPV SFBE

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DINOFLEXÂŽ Group LP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Retail Sales Representative We are looking for one good personâ&#x20AC;Ś Dinoflex Group, a leading manufacturer of recycled rubber products is looking for a dynamic sales staff member at our Salmon Arm factory. If you are customer service driven, love to multi task and want to support a product you can believe in this job is for you. Your first task will be the Summer Sale that runs from May to August. You will assist customers by providing service and product knowledge; outside work is required as well as heavy lifting. For the right candidate, an opportunity exists to move into wholesale sales. Our sales team provides service and support to distributors worldwide. This position requires a Degree or Diploma majoring in Business and 1 to 3 years previous customer service experience working with inbound and outbound phone and Internet inquiries. Candidates with excellent communication skills, strong customer service and inside sales skills with a mathematical aptitude should apply. Experience in flooring is not essential but experience with people is a must. For more information on our company or our products visit www.dinoflex.com. Dinoflex Group offers in-house training, benefits and competitive salaries. To be considered e-mail your cover letter and resume by April 1, 2013 to: info@ dinoflex.com or by fax to (800).305.2109 or mail to Dinoflex Group P.O. Box 3309, Salmon Arm BC V1E 4S1. Please include in the subject line: RSR14. Dinoflex Group thanks all candidates for their interest, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

RV Resort in the Enderby area requires a healthy, mature couple to be â&#x20AC;&#x153; Campground Managersâ&#x20AC;?. These are year round positions and come with a salary package that includes $40,000 yearly salary for the couple and full use of a fully modern onsite 3bdrm house with all utils inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Email resume to: sfrvc@telus.net Versatile Painting & Sandblasting in KITIMAT is looking for qualified, experienced Journeymen Painters/Sandblasters. Must be highly motivated, energetic and work well with others. Please send resume to: guy@versatilepainting.ca

HOME CARE & HOUSEHOLD support. Kind & capable, www.sokcare.com 250-460-3189

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Vinyl deck installer to start immed., top wages, all tools/company van supplied, must be experienced with refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, info@ricklynrenos.ca 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 resume to: seckenswiller@wjscanada.com, only candidates who receive an interview will be contacted.

Labourers SUMMERLAND lawn maintenance company looking for a seasonal employee to start beginning of April. Experience preferred, must have class 5 drivers license and good driving record. Approximately 3 - 4 days per week, week days only. Please e-mail resume to: mike@safarilawns.ca or call 250-494-9866 and leave message

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Garden & Lawn Valleywide Lawn & Yard Care, Power Raking special, $79.99 (most sized lawns) includes clean-up, debris removal & slow release Nitrogen fertilizer, please book early, phone (250)493-5161

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Counselling available for police and military personnel and those with chronic illness or disabilities. Reasonable rates www.globalcounsellor.com or text message 250-488-5084

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

Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs PENGUIN MFG. HOT TUB COVERS. 250-493-5706

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Premium Wood Shavings New supplier of Animal bedding, starting at $250 for 54 cubic yards delivered, (250)770-0214

Landscaping Okanagan Pest Control Ltd., fully experienced landscape pruner, fruit trees, evergreen hedges, ornamental trees. Picture portfolio & ref. list of satisfied clients avail. Now booking 2013 Basic fruit tree maintenance Spray Programs, Phone Gerald at 250-493-5161

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Kitchen Aid, 20 cu ft, side by side water/ice, almond, $300, (250)493-2044

Farm Equipment CHERRY HYDRO cooler, 2 compressors, 7.5hp & 5hp, stainless steel tank, 40-50 boxes/hr, good condition, $40,000 obo. (250)498-9696. sukhiorchards@hotmail.com Tractor Isiki , 15 hp, deisel, 536 hrs, rototiller incl. Top cond. $4000. 250-542-1032

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Garage Sales Huge Garage sale, Saturday, March 30, 9am-2pm, 1842 Quebec St. In a garage, garage sale, 126 McKeen Pl., household items, washer, coffee tables, a/c, 8 mirrors, Sat., March 30, 8am2pm, near Walmart OLIVER FLEA MARKET Saturday & Sunday 6005 Station St. Open 8 am - 4 pm 250-506-0000 Concession on-site New Vendors Welcome! â&#x20AC;&#x153;OPEN GOOD FRIDAYâ&#x20AC;? Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s complete, good stuff to go! Fridge, Frigidaire Gallery self cleaning 30â&#x20AC;? convec .oven/stove, Frigidaire Gallery Micro. over stove, dishwasher, lots of oak cabinets, lighting and plumbing, lrg. custom built dbl. sink bthrm vanity, even the kitchen sink w/ garberator, doors, mirrors, sliding closet doors and more! Early birds welcome!! 7am-11am, Sat. March. 30, 1095 Moosejaw St.

Heavy Duty Machinery 200 amp wire feed, 100% industrial welder with remote feeder, large spools, $970, 250-809-0728 A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;45â&#x20AC;&#x2122;53 in stock. SPECIAL 44â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! Also Damaged 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $1950 Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com SCRAP PAPPY 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 Stair lifts, platform stair lifts, vertical platform lifts. Shoprider Scooters & Power chairs, new & used. Kel: 250-7647757, Vernon 250-542-3745. Toll Free 1-888-542-3745 www.okmobilty.ca

Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 250-499-0251

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

Sporting Goods OPEN EASTER FRIDAY & SATURDAY with great deals at Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, the Best Little Gun Shop Around, 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat 10-6 Quality Firearms Buy & Sell. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin

Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale Condo for sale, 2 bed, 2 bath, near Cherry Lane, 55+, $174,000, call (250)490-3911

For Sale By Owner 3 bedroom home with full basement on 1/3 acre, great location, tool shed & sharpening shop (will train), $385,000, 1288 Lyon St., Penticton, (250)493-9320 ******* OKHomeseller.com View Okanagan properties for sale by owner. Selling? No Commission. 250-545-2383, 1-877-291-7576

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RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca

Golf Clubs, w/ bag & balls, used twice, $150, Shaw PVR, $100, Debbie Travis stand up bath cabinet, never used, $60. (250)-462-6275

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent TOWNHOUSE 3 bdrm - 2½ bath. 5 appl. APARTMENT 1750 Atkinson St. 19+ building. Heated underground parking. 5 appl., large deck, gas FP

101-690 Latimer 5 bdrm, 2.5 bath. F/S, W/D, DW HOUSE 5 bdrm, 2½ bath. 5 appl. 250-490-1700 250-317-8844 1 & 2bdrm $800 + util., adult/senior oriented, clean, quiet, cat ok, 250-492-7328 1 & 2 bdrm, newly reno’d suites. Secured access, util incl, near hospital, bus route and close to all amenities, n/p, n/s 250-938-3626 1bdrm Apt. in clean, quiet, ns bldg near Cherry Lane, adults 50+, bal., elev, 4appl., insuite storage, coin laundry,6mth lease then mth to mth, sorry np, $650+util., (250)492-4265 2bdrm, adult oriented, quiet, ns, no pets, 285 Edmonton Ave., $820, avail. April 1, call Dennis at Realty Executives, 250-488-5678 2bdrm, great location, private parking, quiet, secure building, large storage room, laminate floors, $800, heat/cable incl., cat ok with dep., ns, 250-4887902 2 BR Condo DT Penticton, newly reno’d, clean quiet Adult Bldg np/ns, avail May 1. $775 + util; 1yr lse. 250-770-2003 FURNISHED or un-furnished apt for rent in Princeton Avail. now, need excellent ref’s & DD. No pets. Call 250-2951006 leave a message. Tiffany Gardens, 1Bdrm loft, no pets, $750/mo. (250)4920413 or 250-462-5854 TWO Locations - 1 & 2 Bdrm suites - renovated, clean and ready to go. Fridge, stove & a/c. On bus route - Call 778476-0036 or 250-809-0015 to view

Commercial/ Industrial 2000sqft building for rent in Penticton, Industrial area, gas heat, yard space, 14’ doors, 647 Okanagan Ave E. 250496-5544 485 Warren Ave E, 2345 sq.ft., high profile corner building, shop, new lighting, new offices, 3 phase power, 10x10 overhead door, shop w/ 1 tonne center pole jib crane, etc. Pent. (250)490-9016, dana@trucktransformer.com 800 sqft Shop, front exposure, o/h door, parking, $475mo. + triple net, (250)492-8324, 250809-0728 Downtown offices, newly reno’d, 200sqft, $200/mo., 300sqft, $250/mo., 416sqft, $320/mo., + HST, call 778476-6026 PRIME Commercial Spaces: 2300sqft. in busy Plaza, ample parking, also 770sqft., in OK Market for food-related retail business, Barb 250-492-6319

Duplex / 4 Plex 2bdrm 2bath unit, laminate floors, central location, private parking, cat ok with deposit, $900/mo., 250-488-7902

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1991 Mercedes 300E, gas, 216K, exc cond, leather, trailer hitch, 2sets tires/rims $2500. 250-558-0969, 250-938-1957

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MOBILE $700/mo Olalla 1/2 hr south from Penticton. 2 bdrm, w/d, s/f, NS. Private lot lrg fenced yd. 250-499-9703

Homes for Rent 2bdrm house, near SOEC, fenced yard, small pet ok, $875+util, avail. May 1, 250276-0773 3 brm upstairs fenced yard, share utilities. $999 OBO. Long term only. On Hansen street. Reference need. 250487-0268. $800/MO Olalla 1/2 hr south from Penticton. 2 bdrm, w/d, s/f, NS/ Closed in deck for smoking outside, lrg fenced yd. 250-499-9703 Keremeos, 2 newer homes, 3bdrm, 2ba, all appl., low maint., fenced yard, extra parking, ref’s, $1300/mo., avail. immed., (250)497-7172 Keremeos, 2 newer homes, 3bdrm, 2ba, all appl., low maint., fenced yard, extra parking, ref’s, $1300/mo., avail. immed., (250)497-7172 Keremeos New 3 bdrm, 2 bath, $1,050/m + Hydro. F/S, dryer, fenced yard N/P N/S. Available Now. 250-499-5337 Pent. 2bdrm+ den, 1bath, fenced yard, garage, walk to downtown, avail. May 1, N/S, N/P, $1100+util. (250)7708020, email: blmuir@shaw.ca Save 40-50% of your rent Own your own home! With as low as $0 down. Call today 250-809-5004 Charlie Brooks

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Shared Accommodation Room for rent, clean quiet person, $450-$500, includes everything. (250)492-2543

Suites, Lower 1bdrm basement suite, ns, np, $600 (incl. util), no laundry, avail. April 1, 250-492-0556 2+bdrm, 1ba, fenced back yard, f/s/w/d, close to H, school & shopping, ns, np, $875 (incl. util)., Avail. immed., Jody, 250-492-0500 2bdrm, Kaleden, quiet, private ent., incl. util. (TV-wifi), w/d/f/s, ns, $1200, (250)328-8969 At Wiltse Blvd., 1bdrm basement suite, ground level, a/c, ns, np, $600 (incl. util)., ref’s req., also 2bdrm basement, $850 (incl. util), 250-493-2109 HIGHLAND motel suites avail now, no pets. 1140 Burnaby Ave 250-809-1253, 250-4882206

1983 Motor home 21ft GMC 3500, low kms 250-490-1905 28ft. 1989 Ford 350 Jamboree Rallye. 890,746 miles, Coleman roof air & heater - dash air, shower, 4 burner stove with oven. Sleeps 6. Asking $975 OBO. 250-765-4387

Townhouses 104-555 Government, 2bdrm, 2ba, 1100 sqft, one level, $1150, Vijay 250-490-1530 Freshly painted townhouse, 2bdrm, 2bath, den, fenced backyard, 5appl., close to mall, bus route, $1250+util., mature working person pref., ns, np, avail. immed., ref’s req., 250-493-5032

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Auto Accessories/Parts 4 tires 205/40 R17 on universal alloys $650 firm 250-2764862 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

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Cars - Domestic 1994 Buick Century, auto, new brakes, good tires, $2000 obo, 778-515-3662 2000 Honda Civic, 4dr, sdn, 5spd, 168,000kms, $3200, 250-328-4394, 250-809-1672

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REALTY EXECUTIVES VANTAGE APARTMENTS: $750 $800

Scrap Car Removal

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2010 Kia Rondo, 3rd seat, 4cyl auto, 1 owner, ns, 42,000kms, $16,000, (250)276-5953 Pent.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of the Sovereign Lake Nordic Club will be held at the Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre Lodge on Sunday April 7th, 2013 at 2 pm. For more information see www.sovereignlake.com or contact Hugh Hamilton at hugh@sovereignlake.com.

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1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Up to $100 cash for full size vehicles. 250-899-0460 ARMOUR TOWING Will meet or beat all competitors pricing,

14 foot aluminum boat, $400, Roy, (250)493-5279

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2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid,auto, silver fully loaded backup cam $15,900. (250)549-2051

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RV Pads LARGE Seasonal RV lot for rent at Shuswap Falls RV Resort Seasonal rate $ 2,700 from April 15th to Oct 15th, 2013. Price includes Water, Sewer, Power, Fire Pit, Picnic Table, Clean Shale Pad and Driveway. For more info http://www.shuswapfallsrvresort.com or see my ad at kijiji.ca BC Vacation rentals. Call Dave 403-703-9066 or reply via email:dstosky@telus.net Lot is also available to purchase

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Top flr, 2 bdrm condo, f,s, a/c, extra storage in suite, balcony, elevator close to Skaha beach. Avail. May 1 (A360) By OK Beach, large 2 bdrm apt, new flooring, paint, & kitchen cabinets, f, s, extra storage. Avail. MAY 1 (A334)

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Quebec St., lower 3 bdrm duplex, new kitchen cabinets & some new flooring, f, s, w, d. Avail. NOW (H721-1) $950 By Safeway & downtown, 2 bdrm upstairs of home, shared laundry, laminate floors. Avail. NOW (H673-1) $1000 Reno’d 3 bdrm, 1.5 bathroom, large suite in 4 plex, extra storage, fp, f,s, d/w, central air. Avail. April 1 (H691-1) $1400 St. Andrews, private, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl, incl unlimited golf, 1 year lease, Avail NOW (OT570) $1400 Reno’d 2 bdrm +1 home, H.W flrs, 5 appl, Close to Carmi School and shopping, 1 year lease req’d. Pet on approval, no smoking. Avail. NOW (H761)

TOWNHOUSES $1200 3 bdrm townhouse, 1.5 bathrooms, f,s, w.d., fenced yard, patio area near high school. Pet ok, no smoking. Avail. NOW (Th501) 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.

An application has been received by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch, Victoria, BC from Ken and Wendy Rodocker, operating The Sweet Tooth Cafe, located at 13211 Victoria Rd. N., to allow for patron participation entertainment ending at 12:00 midnight daily. The proposed licensed hours are between 10 AM to 9 PM (Monday to Thursday & Sunday); 10 AM to 12 Midnight (Friday and Saturday). There are no proposed changes to the capacity. Residents and owners of businesses located within a 1/2 mile (0.8 km) radius of the proposed site may comment on this proposal by

1) Writing to THE GENERAL MANAGER C/O Case Manager LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING BRANCH PO BOX 9292 Victoria, BC V8W 9J8 2) by email: lclb.lclb@gov.bc.ca PETITIONS AND FORM LETTERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED To ensure the consideration of your views, your comments, name and address must be received on or before April 30, 2013. Please note that your comments may be made available to the applicant or local government officials where disclosure is necessary to administer the licensing process.

NOTICE OF INTENT RE: LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING ACT APPLICATIONS FOR WINERY LOUNGE AND SPECIAL EVENT AREA ENDORSEMENTS Applications for a winery lounge and a special event area (event driven only endorsement) have been received by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch from Wild Goose Vineyards & Winery located at 2145 Sun Valley Way in Okanagan Falls. Proposed licensed hours for the winery lounge and special event area are between 11:00 AM and 1:00 AM daily. Person capacity for the lounge will be limited to: 54 persons inside and 74 persons on the patio. Person capacity for the special event area will be limited to the same as the winery lounge as well as an adjoining walkway abutting the wine store, the parking lot and an area behind the wine store. Residents and owners of businesses located within a 0.5 mile (0.8 km) radius of the proposed site may comment on this proposal by 1) Writing to: THE GENERAL MANAGER C/O Senior Licensing Analyst LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING BRANCH PO BOX 9292 Victoria, BC V8W 9J8 2) Email to: lclb.lclb@gov.bc.ca PETITIONS AND FORM LETTERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED To ensure the consideration of your views, your comments, name and address must be received on or before April 25/13. Please note that your comments may be made available to the applicant or local government officials where disclosure is necessary to administer the licensing process.

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