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Penticton candidates square off at Tuesday night forum Steve Kidd

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It’s a question of style vs. substance when it comes to deciding who won the all-candidates forum Tuesday. While leading candidates Dan Ashton (Liberal) and Dick Cannings (NDP) split the points for knowledge of the issues and substance, local business man Doug Maxwell (B.C. First) won on sincerity. However, Sean Upshaw (Conservative) drew audience applause for his forceful delivery, despite departing from his party platform and occasionally dipping into attacks on Ashton. “The reality is I left my policy manual with my wife accidentally,” said Upshaw, who also admitted that the B.C. Conservatives have no chance of winning the next election, even suggesting that party leader John Cummins bombed during Monday night’s leaders debate. “I don’t even know if he will get his own seat. In fact, I highly doubt that Christy Clark will get her own seat,” he said. “B.C. Conservatives may not be the next government, but neither will be the Liberals.” Doctoral candidate and political observer Wolf Depner suggested that the applause Upshaw garnered from the audience of nearly 400 was not necessarily in support of B.C. Conservative policies. “He has a commanding performance when he goes up there. His body language is very aggressive, he performs well, he is not afraid to challenge the crowd,” said Depner. “I think he reﬂects some of the anger that exists within the riding about the B.C. Liberals. He certainly taps into that negative emotion. But for all the support he gets, he also draws an equal amount of boos.” Depner said the riding may no longer be a safe seat for the Liberals. “I wouldn’t necessarily say it is Ashton’s election to lose. Cannings can be competitive, the NDP has been competitive here. Upshaw has had a history in the riding, ran as an independent (in the 2011 federal election).”

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LIBERAL CANDIDATE Dan Ashton (right) listens while Dick Cannings (NDP) answers a question at the all-candidates forum Tuesday.

Pushing the hospital expansion through was one of the few topics where all the candidates were in agreement, after Dr. David Paisley, concerned that election promises would evaporate, asked for a public pledge of support. “I’m just sad that it became an election situation before it gets done. It is way past due, should have been done a long time ago,” said Maxwell, questioning how political priorities had caused other developments to leapfrog Penticton. But Upshaw said the expansion has always been an election issue and will be an election

issue until it is done, trying to throw barbs at Ashton and the Liberals. “Since 1999, Dan Ashton has been a councillor and a mayor; all of a sudden, six weeks prior to an election, he has an epiphany and says I am going to do something about the hospital,” said Upshaw. For his part, Ashton reafﬁrmed that the PRH expansion is his No. 1 priority, then forcibly informed Upshaw that he had been supporting the project for years at the regional district level. “Seven years ago, we doubled the tax requisition so we would have the money in place for

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our 40 per cent,” said Ashton. Cannings also reaffirmed the NDP commitment to the project “You will see it done and I look forward to the day it opens in spite of Liberal delays,” said Cannings. But the candidates showed a wide divergence in their stands when local filmmaker Victoria Baptiste hit them with a dual question about two important economic generators, the film industry and the introduction of genetically modified foods to local agriculture. “The NDP has pledged new tax relief for the film industry. If we invite them here and give them a tax break, they will spend money and all the local business will thrive as a result,” said Cannings. He also recognized the damage GMO products could do the reputation of Okanagan fruit. “I know the local growers here are opposed to GMO if only because of the branding. We need to keep our fruit industry here branded as a healthy food to eat,” he said. Maxwell simply feels there is too much risk of the unexpected with GMO “We just don’t think it through far enough and there is always a surprise that comes somewhere down the line,” he said. But the solution for the film industry is not more tax breaks, according to Maxwell, but more people supporting Canadian productions. Upshaw admitted he knows little about GMO, but did agree with the NDP stand on the film industry. “The B.C. Liberal government has committed a tragic mistake,” he said. “We need to get tax incentives back to where they were. We need to encourage that big time.” Ashton said the film industry can and will go anywhere that suits its needs. “It is a bottomless pit when you start chasing them with tax dollars,” he said. On GMO, however, Ashton supported the local ban. “The GMO question has come to the regional district and we are adamantly opposed to it. There is too much protection that is required because of our fruit industry in our valley and more significantly in the Similkameen with the organic growers,” said Ashton.

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A drug search warrant executed by Penticton RCMP on Tuesday in the 200 block of Hastings Street resulted in the arrest of two males. Rory Ivan Thayer, 24, and James Dean Matthew, 26, were held in custody for court facing a variety of drug-related charges. Cpl. Brad Myhre said officers seized various quantities of marijuana, MDMA, LSD and hash oil. Also on April 30, the Drug Task Force of-

ficers arrested two residents of Kelowna, a 32-year-old female and 31-year-old male, in a vehicle in the 300 block of Riverside Drive in Penticton. “Officers seized over a litre of GHB, which has been referred to as ‘date rape drug,’” said Myhre. “This amount is the equivalent of 200 individual doses of GHB.” The two Kelowna residents were released on bail.

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City council overlooks vote on new tax rate Steve Kidd

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A sharp-eyed, or perhaps sharp-eared, Pentictonite caught council in a mistake that may force a special meeting to get the 2013 budget approved in time. When changes to the ratio between residential and commercial property taxes were mentioned at the April 15 council meeting, council-watcher Ted Wiltse became concerned, both over the tax shift and the fact that he hadn’t heard the proposed tax change voted on. “It turns out he was right. Council forgot to bring the matter forward for debate and a vote,” said acting mayor Garry Litke. “We have not been able to find any minutes that show that an actual vote was taken.” In 2005, with market values of residential properties skyrocketing, the council of the day voted to balance the tax burden by increasing the multiple used to calculate commercial property taxes. Chief financial officer Doug Leahy suggested a five-year phased plan to lower the multiple slowly from 1.76 to 1.5. Litke said staff undertook a thorough search of council minutes and other records. While there was discussion about the change, nothing was done about it. Contrary to Wiltse’s concerns, there wasn’t an illegal vote about it in-camera, according to Litke. “The financial review advisory committee made a recommendation to council and council considered the recommendation in a closed session,” said Leahy. “They didn’t make a decision, because out of that meeting it was supposed to come to the next council meeting to deal with that resolution.” “The fact is it wasn’t done, period. It wasn’t done anywhere. Neither in-camera or in open,” said Litke. “It became a part of our budget discussion, but there wasn’t a resolution put on the floor that

was debated and voted on. There was an assumption made that council was agreeable and it became part of the budget.” During the budget discussions, according to Litke, it is common for significant financial decisions to be made as part of the budget adoption process. “This, however, should have gone to a separate resolution. It should have been debated in public, it wasn’t. It wasn’t decided in-camera illegally either,” said Litke. “It was an oversight, a procedural error. There wasn’t any motion put on the floor, either in-camera or in the open.” That oversight will be corrected at the May 6 regular council meeting, where Leahy will present a report and council will give it the debate it missed the first time around. If council approves the plan to phase in the tax shift, they will have to rescind the third reading the budget has already been given. After being amended, it will have to be given third reading again, and a special council meeting will be called to pass the budget. “It has to be done before May 15, at a special council meeting where we have to adopt the budget,” said Litke. “That decision needs to be made in public, it is an item that affects all the taxpayers, residential and commercial. It is not a decision that should be made in camera, nor was it.” Though it won’t generate any increase in the overall taxes collected in the city, lowering the multiple used to calculate commercial property taxes will have the effect of increasing residential taxes. “What we are trying to do is apportion commercial to be, at the end of five years, 1.5 times as much as a residential home,” said Leahy. “There is no new revenue, it is just a shift between the classes.” Penticton homeowners can expect an average tax increase of $10 per year over the course of the five-year plan.

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Farmers’ market opens in a big way Steve Kidd

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Better put a big X through Saturday morning on your calendar to reserve the time. That’s because if you don’t find time for the opening day of the Penticton Farmers’ Market and the Downtown Penticton Community Market, you are going to be missing out on the biggest launch day yet. For the Farmers’ Market, it’s the opening to their 23rd season, with up to 60 new and returning vendors, entertainment and, of course, fruits, vegetables, flowers, honey, eggs, baking, preserves and crafts all produced in the South Okanagan/Similkameen. Almost all the stalls are booked already, according to Stephanie Sundquist, Penticton Farmers’ Market manager. “We’ve upped our allotment a little this year, so there are 63 stalls. Not sure we will have 60 on the first day, but we will get there,” she said. “It sounds like we are going to have a ton of veggies, greens and things like that on the first week, which is awesome.” There are a few changes this year. Erin Trainer is taking over from Sundquist as the new market manager in mid-May. “I’m really looking forward to working with all the vendors,” says Trainer. “I’ve always supported farmers’ markets. They allow shoppers to interact with the people who grow, make or bake what’s on sale. That connection is so important for promoting and protecting our local food system.” The market’s hours will also be extended to allow for one hour of extra shopping. It will now be open from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday until Oct. 26. And it’s an expansion year for the five-year-old Community Market, which is spreading out along Front Street for the first time this season. It’s looking really good, we are starting bigger than ever,” said Kerri Milton, executive director for the Downtown Penticton Association. Along with Front Street, the Community Market will be filling the 200 and 300 blocks of Main. “That’s how we are starting and then we will expand into the 400 and 500 blocks as well,” she said. When the Artisan’s Market, “Art under the Trees”, opens in June, that will make about seven blocks worth of markets for

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PeNtiCtoN’s MaiN street will again be bustling with activity saturday morning as the Farmers’ Market opens a new season, with the Community Market expanding out to Front street.

Pentictonites and tourists to explore this summer. Both markets have entertainment planned to make opening day extra special. Tying in with the May Day celebrations in Gyro Park, the Farmers’ Market has invited Penticton’s Fire Department, who will be bringing their ladder truck right into the market and conducting demonstrations. The Community Market has chalk artists working on the streets, race cars on display from the Penticton Speedway, and what Milton refers to as a Makers’ Market. “Makers markets are the new big thing that started in California,” said Milton. The idea, she explained, is that they can take electronic waste

and use it to fashion robots and many different kinds of things. The Community Market teamed up with The Penticton and Area Cooperative Enterprises to handle setting up the road barricades this year. PACE will also be collecting electronic waste for their e-recycling program at the market. “They have bins so people can bring down all their stuff and PACE will take care of it all,” said Milton. “You can bring down whatever you want and a big truck will take it away.” Besides the market, Milton said, they will also have the SOS Safety Festival on the 300 block of Main, with representation from the RCMP, Search and Rescue and a range of organizations and not-for-profit groups.

Candidates outline party’s stance on agriculture Joe Fries Western News Staff

At the very top of the B.C. fruit industry’s election wish-list is the creation of a permanent replant program, a concept that has taken root with both front-running political parties. Such programs help orchardists with the cost of converting crops to newer, higheryield varieties that are in demand, explained B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association president Jeet Dukhia, who said a permanent funding commitment is needed to give the industry certainty and help it stay competitive. Funding for the fruit tree replant program dried up completely before the B.C. Liberal government announced last May a further $2 million over three years. The Liberals then committed in their election platform to “begin work on a permanent and sustainable” program once the current round of funding expires. The NDP platform contains a similar

promise, but also adds $4 million for a replant program as part of a two-year, $16-million package for growers. “That looks pretty good for agriculture. That made us happy,” said Dukhia, who was careful to note that although his association is non-partisan, it’s hoping for more from the Liberals. “We want to hear something new from the Liberal party, but there’s been nothing on agriculture from them,” he said. Dan Ashton, the Liberal candidate for the Penticton riding, said he’s all for a permanent replant program. “I’m in support and I’ll be taking that to government,” he said. Dick Cannings, the NDP candidate for Penticton, said his party’s vision of the replant program is “a significant upgrade” to what’s in place now. Plus, “It’s our intention to make this permanent, make this consistent, so (growers) can plan ahead and know where they stand.” The NDP’s agriculture plan also includes

cash to re-establish a Buy B.C. marketing program and create a pilot project to increase the amount of locally produced food served in hospitals and long-term care homes. “We don’t want to bite into the local healthcare budget by insisting they buy local, so we’re providing some money to allow them to do that,” Cannings said. The Liberal platform also contains a boost for marketing efforts with an additional $2 million for continuation of the Buy Local program. It then adds a tax credit for growers equal to 25 per cent of the wholesale value of food donated to a food bank, and recommits to a budget measure that will provide $24 million in carbon tax relief for the some parts of the agriculture sector. Ashton noted he has five acres of cherries and apples planted at his Trout Creek orchard, so, “I see the issues on a first-hand basis that the farmers are facing.” He added that under his chairmanship, the board of the Regional District of Okanagan-

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Similkameen took a strong stance against the possible commercial introduction of a genetically engineered apple variety. “I’m a very strong supporter of agriculture,” Ashton said. Both main parties have also expressed a desire to revamp liquor laws to help B.C. wineries and distilleries move their products, and pledged more support for organic growers. Meanwhile, the B.C. Conservative candidate for Penticton, Sean Upshaw, said his party would implement a $500 tax rebate for consumers to offset the cost of buying local products, adopt more stringent standards for labelling of B.C. goods, and eliminate the carbon tax, which he said is a major burden on the agriculture sector. Doug Maxwell, the B.C First Party’s candidate for Penticton, said he personally thinks the Agricultural Land Commission needs to be strengthened to help preserve remaining farm land, and, if elected, he’d speak to local growers before adopting policy positions.

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Dogs suspected of being poisoned on West Bench Kristi Patton

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Dan Bitor was worried when his dogs became ill last weekend. He is now devastated after finding out they were poisoned. “You have no idea to watch a dog suffer like that and the pain they were going through. It is horrible, I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. I wouldn’t want to kill my worst enemy that way,” said Bitor. “I want people to hug and kiss

their dogs and do a perimeter check because there is somebody out there doing this.” Bitor said his 11-year-old pit bull Tank was rushed it to Fairfield Animal Hospital in Kelowna on Sunday but it had to be euthanized. He returned to his home in West Bench to find another one of his dogs coughing up blood so hard that his legs were collapsing beneath him. He immediately drove back to the animal hospital. “The vet said he wasn’t coughing, it was coming from his lungs and the only thing that

would do that is some sort of rat poison or blood thinner type of thing,” he said. “They did tests and it came back positive for rodenticide, which is rat poison.” By Monday morning his other dogs, Sugar, a chocolate lab, and Norton, a golden retriever, had similar signs of illness. He said Sugar had to also be euthanized and Norton was taken to the Kelowna animal hospital. Bitor does not know who would do something like this. “If someone had thrown something over

our fence, the first dog that wandered by would have eaten all four and not left some for his buddy. The perpetrator must have called the dogs to the gate, targeting each one,” said Bitor, who now has a $3,000 vet bill. He believes his dogs were poisoned when he left them outside, but within his completely fenced yard. He said RCMP have been out to his property to investigate, as well as a conservation officer. Bitor’s two remaining dogs have been released from the hospital.

PHASED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT BYLAW 2013-10 450 MARTIN STREET

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A place to stay forever PUBLIC NOTICE TAX EXEMPTION 2014 Tax Exemption applications must be received by Penticton City Hall on or before Friday, May 31, 2013. In order to be considered for a tax exemption for 2014, Churches, Private Schools, Hospitals and non-profit organizations, must provide their completed application forms, pertinent documentation and ensure that the same are returned to Reception, City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C. Private residential and/or commercial properties are not eligible for tax exemptions. Application forms are available at City Hall at Reception. New for 2014 applications: Places of Worship, Private Schools and Hospitals can apply on a 3 year cycle basis. Should you have any inquiries, please contact the Collections Department at 250-490-2486.

2013 LARGE & BULKY ITEM PICK-UP (RESIDENTS RECEIVING INDIVIDUAL CURBSIDE PICK-UP) DATES: MAY 6-10, 2013 ■ Residents can place out by 7:00 a.m. a

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PUBLIC NOTICE SPRING RUN-OFF Local creeks can become dangerous during the spring runoff. Water volumes and velocities increase creating unstable banks and dangerous conditions. Please ensure the safety of yourself and your family and keep a safe distance from the creeks during spring run-off.

WATER RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT MAY 1 TO AUGUST 31 Remember: when water your lawn, every drop counts! The Stage 1 Water Restrictions state that landscaping on even-numbered street addresses can be irrigated on evennumbered days of the month, and vice-versa for odd-numbered street addresses. Please note: Recent amendments to the bylaw allows mobile homes, in mobile home parks, to water according to unit number. Automatic Irrigation: 10:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m. Manual Sprinklers: 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS The City invites your company to provide a price quotation for: 2013-RFQ-26 Horticultural Services and Equipment Hourly Rates 2013-RFQ-27 Plants for KVR Pocket Park Please note the Closing Date & Time: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. For a complete copy of the Request for Quotations, please visit the City of Penticton website: www.penticton.ca/purchasing. For more information please call 250-490-2500.

LEASE OF PROPERTIES PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 26(3) of the Community Charter that the City of Penticton intends to renew a Lease over the 4.123 ac. of agricultural land within the KVR Trail Right of Way adjacent to the King Family Farms Ltd., property near 895 Carder Rd. for a period of 5 years with a 5 year renewal option at market rate of $4,733 per year plus property taxes and annual CPI adjustments. Any person, who wishes to comment on the proposed Lease, may appear in person or by agent, the evening of the Regular Council meeting on Monday, May 6, 2013 at 6:00 p.m., or submit a petition or written comments to the Corporate Officer prior to the meeting. Those persons with special hearing, language or access needs should contact City Hall at 250-490-2400 prior to the meeting. The proposed disposition and supporting documentation may be inspected at the office of the Land Administrator, located at 171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C. between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, up to and including Monday, May 6, 2013.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. Monday, May 6, 2013 at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C. to consider Phased Development Agreement Amendment Bylaw 2013-10 to amend Phased Development Agreement Bylaw 2009-66 as follows: ■ Amend

Recital “A” to reflect the consolidation of the lots into Lot A, District Lots 4 and 202, Group 7, SDYD, Plan KAP90148 (450 Martin St.).

■ Amend under heading Phasing of the

Development as follows: • Item #13 from required commencement date from five years from the date of adoption of the Zoning Amendment Bylaw to eight years from the date of adoption of the Zoning Amendment Bylaw; and • Item #14, change the required commencement date from ten years from the date of adoption of the Zoning Amendment Bylaw to thirteen years from the date of adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw. Phased Development Agreement Bylaw 2009-66 outlines a four phase construction plan. The developer, P2 Developments Inc., is proposing to construct three towers consisting of residential units, a hotel and offices atop a three storey podium containing a parkade, retail and grocery store.

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW 2013-12 711 CREEKSIDE ROAD PUBLIC NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. Monday, May 6, 2013 at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C. to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2013-12 to amend Zoning Bylaw 2011-23 as follows: Rezone Lot 5, District Lot 249, SDYD, Plan 1491, Except Plan 11107 located at 711 Creekside Rd. from R2 (Small Lot Residential) to RD2 (Duplex Housing: Lane). The developer is proposing to subdivide the property and create two duplex lots with the intent of constructing a duplex on each lot.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Council will consider a Temporary Use Permit respecting Lot 1, District Lot 366, SDYD, Plan 8595, Except Plan 25494 located at 1102 Burnaby Avenue, Penticton, B.C. at its Regular Meeting scheduled for Monday, May 6, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton. The applicant has applied for the Temporary Use Permit to operate a seasonal pay parking lot from May 1, 2013 to October 31, 2013. Any person whose property may be affected by the above Bylaws or Permit may appear in person, or by agent, the evening of the Regular Council meeting, or submit a petition or written comments to the Corporate Officer prior to the meeting. Delegations and Submissions will be received no later than 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 6, 2013 to Attention: Corporate Officer, City of Penticton, 171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C. V2A 5A9; Email: publichearings@penticton. ca. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Please note that all submissions are a matter of public record. Those persons with special hearing, language or access needs should contact City Hall at 250-490-2400 prior to the meeting. The proposed Bylaws, Permit and supporting documentation may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, up to and including Monday, May 6, 2013, in the offices of Development Services and Corporate Administration at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton; Penticton Public Library (hours vary), 785 Main Street, Penticton and the Penticton Community Centre, 325 Power Street, Penticton or online at http://www.penticton.ca/EN/meta/citynews/latest-news.html.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS The City invites qualified companies to provide a proposal for: 2013-RFP-10 SKATING LESSONS – FALL 2013/ WINTER AND SUMMER 2014 For a complete copy of the Request for Proposal, please visit the City of Penticton website: www.penticton.ca/purchasing. City of Penticton Purchasing Department, Ph: 250-490-2500. Please note the Closing Date & Time: May 21, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

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Library will close for June Steve Kidd

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It takes a lot of work to replace the carpet in a library. Not only does the furniture have to be moved, there is also the matter of tens of thousands of books that have to be shifted as well. In June, the Penticton Public Library will be doing just that, and shutting down for the entire month to make it happen. The Penticton Museum and the auditorium, housed in the same building, will be unaffected by the closure. New carpet, new paint and a fresh layout will create a more welcoming space, according to chief librarian Heather Buzzell. “The last time it was done was in 1988 and it is quite badly worn, frankly filthy,” said Buzzell. Library staff will spend the month shifting books around to make room for the work crew as they work, section by section, through the building. “My staff will be working around the carpet cleaners to shift parts of the collection,” said Buzzell. “Then they’ll tear up the old carpet, lay the new one and we will move things back, so we will be leapfrogging over them.” Since the library will be closed

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Kids aNd adults work on puzzles and other creations in the children’s section of the Penticton Public library recently. the library will be closing for the month of June for renovations.

for a month, the borrowing limit is increased to 100 items and the loan period extended until July 5. During the closure, the book return on the western side of the building will remain open and staff will continue to fill requests for items on hold. The increased borrowing limit, Buzzell said, isn’t a ploy to get more of the collection loaned out so it doesn’t have to be moved. “That would be ideal, but no it is mostly so our patrons aren’t as inconvenienced. We are a pretty busy facility, for us to shut down without any increase of loan period wouldn’t be fair to our borrow-

ers,” she said, noting that June is one of the library’s slower months, averaging about 20,000 visitors. Though schools will still be open for part of June, Buzzell doesn’t anticipate too many difficulties, since school libraries will still be available. “We have sent letters out to the schools to let them know if they want to arrange class visits, especially for the young ones, that we are happy to do it in May. Julia Cox, our children’s programmer, will be going out as she is invited. Generally, we don’t do very many children’s programs in June anyway,” said Buzzell.

Nourish the “Roots” of your Investment Strategy The feeling of spring is in the air, and as we draw nearer to longer days and sunny weather, many of us have gardening on the mind. That act of planting and nurturing trees can also guide our behaviour in other areas of life — such as investing. First of all, consider the vision and patience exhibited by tree growers when they plant their saplings. As an investor, you too, need this type of perseverance and longterm outlook. When you invest, you should be focused on the long term yet be prepared for the inevitable short-term market downturns. How long is “long term”? Many investors hold quality investments for decades. It’s a long process, but the potential growth you seek will need this time. What else can investors learn from tree planters? For one thing, be aware of how they keep their orchards healthy. By providing proper irrigation and disease-prevention measures, they help their trees stay on the long path toward maturity. Similarly,

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B.C. First candidate Doug Maxwell confesses he isn’t quite as big a hockey fan as his brother, Penticton Vees dressing room services manager Murray Maxwell. “Nobody can be a bigger fan than him. I do like going to the Vees games though,” said Doug. “In the winter I can’t even talk to Murray unless I go to the game … he basically lives at the rink, even though he has a bed in a house that I own right next door to mine where I can keep contact with him on a regular basis because he lives independently. I make sure he lives in a comfortable place on the money they give him, otherwise he would have to live in an apartment filled with drugs and prostitution.” His brother is a wellknown personality around the rinks of Penticton, and one of Maxwell’s reasons for jumping into politics for the first time. He moved to Penticton from Edmonton to be closer to his mother and handicapped brother.

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ONe Of the reasons B.C. first candidate doug Maxwell entered politics is because of his family. he has two children with his wife Patricia, and five grandchildren.

“He is expected to live on $925 a month. He is one of the people that truly needs social assistance. Even though these government guys give themselves a $25,000 raise tied to inflation, they gave Murray zero and not tied to inflation. There are lots of people in this situation that truly need our help,” said Maxwell. “I see the best way to get to that end is to change our political system … the people have to be in charge again.” It is why he chose to run with the B.C. First party in the Penticton riding. Maxwell said after 35 years of running his own business he doesn’t want somebody on the top tell-

ing him how to do things. “I want to have voters at the top of the pyramid again and so does B.C. First. I liked that. Our party principles spell out how we think the legislature should be organized,” said Doug. After running Maxwell’s Auto Service Ltd. for the past 30 years, Doug decided to retire and spend more time with his wife of 40 years, Patricia, his two adult children and five grandchildren. He also found spare time on his hands to have his say in what he believes in. “I am upset about the waste of money I see happening all the time and we are heading towards a dictatorship as opposed to a

democracy,” he said. He said his policy as an honest businessman will go a long way in the political realm, adding he still gets “hugs and handshakes” walking in the streets of Penticton from a loyal customer base. He feels the training he has as an entrepreneur transitions well for an MLA. “I don’t think there is much difference between bookkeeping for a small business, large business or provincial business. Right now Christy Clark is trying to sell assets to balance books, and all my training says you can’t do that. Selling assets is good for cash flow but eventually you run out of assets and that leads into debt.”

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Fresh way to spend Saturday mornings

ne of the joys of spending summer in the South Okanagan returns this weekend. Penticton’s Main Street will again be filled with the bounty of the Okanagan as the Penticton Farmers’ Market opens for its 23rd season on Saturday. A growing importance is being placed on the benefits of supporting the local community, and it’s hard to get much more local than the farmers and vendors selling their wares on Saturday mornings. And the popularity of books like the 100 Mile Diet has led to more and more Canadians looking to find their food supply closer to home. Market goers can expect to find a variety of farm-fresh vegetables and fruits, along with eggs, baking, honey, preserves, flowers and crafts — all produced in the South Okanagan Similkameen. “Every year the market attracts more and more people — not only because they want to support local producers, but because fresh food just tastes better,” said market manager Stephanie Sundquist. And not only do market shoppers know they are getting a fresh quality product, the Saturday market has become a popular spot for Pentictonites to catch up with friends and neighbours. It also gives them a chance to speak with those who produce they items they’re buying. “That connection is so important for promoting and protecting our local food system,” said Erin Trainer, who will be taking over as market manager in the next couple of weeks. While the Penticton Farmers’ Market has bePENTICTON WESTERN come a tradition for so many South Okanagan families, this year’s markets are promising even more. The market’s hours are being extended to allow for an hour of extra shopping. The markets will now run from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday until Oct. 26. It’s just another reason to love summers in the Okanagan.

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Chemical fantasies and grim reality in Syria First of all, dismiss all those news stories saying that the Assad regime has started using chemical weapons against its own citizens, and that this has crossed a “red line” and will trigger foreign military intervention in Syria. It is conceivable, though highly unlikely, that Assad’s troops have used poison gas against the rebels. It is not credible that any foreign leader is going to order his troops to go into Syria and stop the war. The “evidence” for the Assad regime’s use of sarin (nerve gas) is flimsy, and it’s easy to see why the opposition fighters might choose to fabricate it. Equally flimsy evidence about alleged “weapons of mass destruction” was used to justify the American invasion of Iraq. Why wouldn’t the Syrian rebels have a go at the same game? Moreover, there is no plausible reason why the Syrian regime would use poison gas. It would confer no lasting military advantage on the government forces, and the political costs of being caught doing it would be significant. But even if the accusations were true, it would make no real difference. No Western government — nor any Arab government, either — is willing to put soldiers on the ground in Syria. Meddling in a civil war is rarely a good idea, and the Baathist regime’s army could inflict very serious losses on an invader. Even imposing a no-fly

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Dyer Straits zone would mean Western pilots dead or downed, because Syria’s air defences are modern, competent and extensive. U.S. President Barack Obama may talk sternly about how the use of poison gas by the Syrian regime would be a “game-changer” — but he doesn’t specify just how the game would change. He also spends much more time talking about how shaky the evidence is, because he has no idea what he would actually do if it were true. The one thing we can be sure of is that he would never send American troops in. So if there is not going to be any foreign military intervention, when is the Syrian civil war going to end? Not any time soon. From time to time the rebels overrun an air base here or a frontier post there. This is usually reported as proof that they are making progress, but half the time

they lose their conquests back to the regime some weeks or months later. The front lines have scarcely shifted at all in Aleppo in the past six months, and the regime is even recapturing some of the Damascus suburbs that fell to the rebels last year. The Syrian army lacks the numbers to hold down large tracts of countryside permanently, but it has never let the rebels close the main north-south freeway that links Damascus, Homs, Hama and Aleppo. Assad’s divisions even re-opened the highway linking Damascus to Tartus and Latakia on the coast recently, after many months of closure. If they are not actually winning the war on the ground, they are certainly not losing it. Saudi Arabia and Qatar continue to feed weapons to the rebels, but not in quantities that would give them a chance of winning. This is probably because they have become increasingly nervous about the kind of regime that would replace Assad’s dictatorship after a military victory. They wanted to replace Assad’s secular regime with a government controlled by Sunni Muslims, but they do not want to put a fanatical Islamist regime in power. That, at the moment, is precisely what an insurgent victory would produce, for the jihadi extremists of the al-Nusra brigades are by far the most effective ﬁghters on the rebel side. The prospect

of a radical Islamist regime has also convinced many moderate Syrians that they must prevent the fall of the Assad regime, even though they loathe it. A year ago, the battle for Syria seemed to be turning into a straightforward struggle between the Sunni Muslim majority, some 70 per cent of the population, and the various minorities, Shia, Christian, Alawite and Druze, who backed the Assad regime because they feared Sunni domination. It’s probably more like 50-50 now, because many Sunni Muslims are equally repelled by the alternative of a radical Islamist tyranny. There are no opinion polls to conﬁrm this shift in Sunni opinion, but the evidence is there in the loyalty and the combat effectiveness of the Syrian army, most of whose rank-and-ﬁle troops are Sunni Muslims. So what should we hope for, in this almost hopeless situation? The least bad outcome, at this stage, would be a stealthy military take-over of the regime that discreetly removed Assad and his cronies without abandoning the principles of the secular state, and then isolated the jihadis by reaching a generous peace settlement with the other elements of the rebel forces. How likely is that? Not very, unfortunately. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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Conservation rate mandated by BCUC There has been much discussion in the media surrounding the cost of electricity in recent months, and for good reason since it’s something we all rely on every day and have come to expect to be safe and reliable. In particular, the residential conservation rate that was implemented in July 2012 has caused many of our customers to speak out. Most of our customers will benefit from this rate, but we are sensitive to the fact that some customers will pay more. The BC Utilities Commission mandated that FortisBC implement the residential conservation rate after looking at a variety of different rates and considering the bill impact on cus-

Utility rates an election issue

The No. 1 issue in the May election is the brutal utility rates and the BCUC patronage of the ruthless Fortis gouging of its captive consumers, the people of B.C. (Mark Walker, “Utility rates a shock,” April 5). It was the Liberals who sold the publicly held power company to a private corporation, and the current twerp in office is just more of the same. Don’t even think of voting Liberal. Heat and light are a basic human right. The political candidate who will act on this as a priority is the only candidate worth voting for. Utility bills the size of mortgage payments are causing real hardship now, and for the BCUC to condescend to review rates in 2014 is callous. The BCUC should be sacked, period. The so-called “conservation rate” is a swindle, ostensibly predicated on the need for environmental sustainability, but in fact to make residential users pay for corporate consumption. What next? A consumption rate for drinking water? For shame BCUC. Roger Henning Penticton

Money going to waste

So the senators are getting a pay raise again — for what? Can they explain to me what they do for that raise except lie about where they live and get more money out of the taxpayer. I agree with Yvonne Plewis 100 per cent, when is this ever going to stop? I have asked this question of Dan Albas numerous times as to how someone can lie about where they live and still get paid. He tells me that they have a very good system in place that makes sure that taxpayers do not pay them for any expenses that are out of line. Well, I find that one hard to believe, and now a pay raise. So how do we put a stop to all this wasted money, power and greed from our elected government officials. They have so much power that they just blow us off and carry on and could care less what the people think. It is the same in federal, provincial and city politicians. Seems we have an unlimited amount of money for them to spend and they are never accountable to the people. Same as Fortis. We have 18 suites in our building and we all live on fixed incomes. I tried to talk to Fortis about this increase for all us seniors but it all fell on deaf ears.

tomers, including high-use customers, electric heat customers, low-income customers and customers in different locations. The BCUC approved a residential conservation rate that would result in 75 per cent of customers seeing lower annual bills and only five per cent of customers seeing an annual increase of more than 10 per cent due to the new rate. While we know some customers are seeing increases, particularly in the winter, approximately 75 per cent of customers will have lower bills averaged throughout the year. To look at it another way, if we went back to billing using a flat rate, a majority of customers would have higher annual bills for electricity.

As for the gas hikes, my husband has said for years that we all need to stop and no one buy any gas for one day. That would bring them to their knees and they would beg us to buy gas. I know that most people do not have the time to try to write letters to the MLAs, etc. Most families do not have the time, as both mom and dad have to work, then try to get some family time for the kids, clean house, grocery shop. But even if they did talk to the elected MLA or MP, they always blow us off with every excuse in the book. So where do we start to bring these politicians back to reality. I wish I knew as they have unlimited access to our personal information and tell us what to do and yet we have no control over them. If anyone has any idea I am all ears and ready to help. Doris de Grood Penticton

Higher fees in the bag

Our sincere thanks to our Penticton city council for standing up for the taxpayers of this city. It is not our concern to look after the well-being of the employees of a private company that is hired on contract by us. It is up to BFI to do the very same. If we spend $75 per year on garbage bags and BFI would enable us to rent those containers for the same amount, I would have cheered. But for BFI to charge much more and make a profit on top of the regular contract fee reminds me of something else. Once a country is run by corporations which are able to use elected officials to change laws in their favour and not us the taxpayer, it reeks of fascism. It’s plain and simple. We as Canadians only need to look across our southern border to see this very same pattern. Robert Eichmuller Penticton

Candidate running again

It has been such an honour representing Penticton first as a 2010 Miss Penticton Princess and then as a 2012 British Columbia Ambassador candidate. I would like to begin with expressing my abundant thanks and appreciation for everyone who supported me last year as a 2012 British Columbia Ambassador candidate. The British

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As part of the decision from the BCUC, FortisBC is required to provide a summary on the effectiveness of the residential conservation rate and whether it is increasing conservation amongst our customers. This review is currently underway and will include consideration of feedback from customers. FortisBC understands that any increase can be a hardship for some customers and encourages those customers to get in touch with us directly to see if we can help. Please call us at 1-866-436-7847 or visit our website at fortisbc.com/rcr to learn more about the residential conservation rate. Tom Loski, vice-president customer service FortisBC

Columbia Ambassador Program gave me a wonderful opportunity to explore the world of volunteering and fundraising. I really enjoyed taking part in countless community events and meeting so many wonderful people. The opportunity has risen for me to represent Penticton once again as a 2013 British Columbia Ambassador candidate sponsored by Gold Dust Jewellers. The British Columbia Ambassador Program allows their candidates to participate in the program a second time to have a second chance at the various scholarships that they award to the candidates. Last year, I earned enough scholarships to pay for my second year of college. I have decided to run as a candidate again this year to help me overcome obstacles that are not visible to the human eye that I received in a terrible car accident in September 2012. It has been very challenging for me these past few months, but with participating in the British Columbia Ambassador Program and all the community events that I will volunteer at, I know that I can overcome my injuries and not let them stand in my way. I enjoy what I do as a British Columbia Ambassador candidate and I am very excited to be involved in the community again. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you are interested in sponsoring me or if you know of a fundraising or volunteering opportunity. Everyone can also support me by voting for Camelia Vokey once a day, every day until Aug. 18, at www.bcambassador.com. The candidate with the most votes will win a scholarship, so please vote every day. Thank you Penticton for all of your support. Camelia Vokey British Columbia Ambassador Candidate 2013

Grannies in need

The Grandmothers for Africa South Okanagan need your help. We are organizing our major fundraiser for the year, A Burger and Beverage in the Ballroom, at the Penticton Lakeside on Friday, May 10, from 6-8:30 p.m. This is a great event with lots of fun for the participants. This year we need to give our ticket numbers to the Penticton Lakeside three days in advance so they have a fair opportunity to make arrangements for food and seating. Please help us out by buying tickets from the front desk of the Lakeside or from one of our members by May 6.

This year we can accommodate 300 guests but the $15 tickets must be purchased before May 6. Penticton has a reputation of being one of the last-minute capitals of B.C. Many fundraising events are difficult to organize when numbers can’t be determined until the day of the event. Now is your chance to prevent cardiac arrest and sleepless nights for the conveners by purchasing your tickets in advance. This will be a lively evening with a toonie toss for bottles of local wine, silent and live auctions, including local art and Penticton Vees memorabilia. Dennis Walker, from SO Country Internet Radio will make his debut as one of our MCs. All the profits go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation to assist African grandmothers raise their grandchildren who have been orphaned by HIV/ AIDS. Plan to buy your tickets early so you won’t be disappointed and miss a first-class event for a very worthwhile cause. Come and join us for A Burger and Beverage in the Ballroom. The grandmothers in Africa will thank you for your support. Their lives depend on it. Buy your tickets today. Lynn Popoff, Norma Lippa, Rita Taenzer and Judy Koe Grandmothers for Africa South Okanagan

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Bulky items hauled away

Even if you don’t have a friend with a pickup truck, you can still get some oversized junk hauled away soon. Bulky item collection has been scheduled to coincide with regular garbage pickups throughout the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen beginning the week of May 6. Crews will take away a maximum of two items like mattresses, box springs, tables,

chairs, couches and appliances, but not renovation-type refuse like carpets, toilets or hotwater tanks. Contact your local government for clarification. Anything you want to trash should be left alongside regular garbage on your normal collection day. The service will be available in Penticton from May 6-10, and in Oliver, Osoyoos, Keremeos, Okanagan Falls and all RDOS rural areas the week of May 13-17.

A New Era for Health Care in the South Okanagan Wednesday Premier Clark re-affirmed that a NEW Patient Care Tower (not renovations) will be built for Penticton Regional Hospital. Dan and his colleagues have worked to save nearly $25 million of the RDOS/Regional Hospital Board commitment to the Tower.

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Crime stoppers seeks suspects Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following individuals who are wanted on provincewide warrants as of April 30. Sean Christopher Kastor is wanted for robbery a n d failing to attend Kastor court. Kastor is described as a 27-year-old Metis male, five-foot-10, 155 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Jilane Faith King is wanted f o r three counts of failing to comply with a King probation order and mischief under $5,000. King is described as a 30-year-old Aboriginal female, fivefoot-11, 179 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Stanislav Krtil is wanted for two counts of assault. Krtil is described as a 65-year-old Caucasian male, six feet, 209 pounds, with a bald head and green eyes. Jason Lloyd Lam-

CriMe stoPPers is seeking the public’s help in identifying this suspect in a pair of break-ins at okanagan gas stations.

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During the night of April 17, the Husky Gas Station in Kelowna was broken into and a quantity of cash, lottery tickets and cigarettes stolen. Then on April 22, the Summerland Shell was also broken into using the same method of operation, with lottery tickets, cigarettes and cash stolen. In both crimes the male was wearing a black Nike hoodie as seen in the photo above and had most of his face covered with a white bandana. Anyone with information on these crimes is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave a tip on the website at www.SouthOkanaganCrimeStoppers. ca or text message sostips with your info and send it to CRIMES (274637) where you will remain anonymous

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There is no better way Penticton violinist Jasper Meiklejohn could end his year with the Youth Symphony of the Okanagan. “I have had lots of opportunities with the orchestra to play and as the co-concert master and in this final concert as soloist for the first time with this orchestra,” said Meiklejohn. “It is very exciting for me and because it is my graduating year, it is a nice way to end.” On Sunday, the YSO presents Horizons, directed by Dennis Colpitts and Rosemary Thompson. Meiklejohn, who will be studying violin in uni-

versity next year, was chosen as the featured soloist and will be performing the first movement of Mendelssohn’s violin concerto. It is a piece he has been working on for two years and impressed the directors with during an earlier session. “The piece is considered by some to be the most perfect concerto for violin ever written. It is a very beautiful and melodic piece,” said Meiklejohn. “I think one of the things about Mendelssohn as a composer is he is often underestimated because people think his music is very superficial because it is very light. The thing about that is that it means the melodies in his music just soar in a way that the music of other composers

doesn’t.” The youth symphony has experienced dramatic growth this past season gaining 40 new members, Meiklejohn said it was exciting to be part of it. He hopes to return next season and be invited to play at the 25th anniversary concert of the Okanagan Symphony. A relationship has been forged with the Okanagan Symphony and the youth orchestra to include concerts where they shared the stage. The youth symphony public performances act as a fundraiser for the program, which they want to put back into it by acquiring professional instruments to loan the students. The Penticton violinist said

Thompson, who also directs the Okanagan Symphony, has been a great mentor for him. “Her energy is very inspiring. The way that she can just get people engaged and want to do a good job and play the music well and have fun doing it is just really wonderful,” he said. The Youth Symphony of the Okanagan concert takes place in Penticton on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Shatford Centre. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 for seniors and youth and $5 for 12 and under. They are available at the Penticton Academy of Music or at the door on the day of the show. The youth symphony will also play in Vernon on May 4 and Kelowna on May 5 at 7:30 p.m.

Wineries welcome spring with festival events Kristi Patton

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After watching their vines sleep for months, winemakers and vineyards celebrate the spring season with the Okanagan Wine Festival. Hundreds of events will take place throughout the valley from May 2 to 12 including dining and tasting events to educational experiences. With the forecast for the weekend calling for sunny, warm days, Lori Pike-Raffan of Township 7 Vineyards and Winery said it is a great time to get out and explore the South Okanagan terroir with their event Winemaker for an afternoon: the art of winemaking. “It is a ton of fun,” said Pike-Raffan. “We let people draw Chardonnay from the barrels and some might be heavily oaken and some are from our estate vineyard here, some are from vineyards we have in the South Okanagan. It is amazing how even though they are all from the same grape they all taste different.” In addition to tasting, people are expe-

riencing the art that goes behind winemaking. Winemaker Bradley Cooper will walk people through how to blend a single varietal from different vineyard sites to create a complex, interesting and flavourful wine. “White wine goes hand in hand with spring. We also liked the educational component mixed with the fun component. As well, it is a way to take advantage of this gorgeous weather on our crush pad,” said Pike-Raffan. Winemaker for an afternoon is from 1 to 3 p.m. at Township 7 on the Naramata Bench. Cost of a ticket is $20 and to reserve your spot RSVP call 250-770-1743. On Saturday, the Penticton Lakeside Resort and Casino will roll out exquisite food prepared by executive chef Chris Remington and his culinary team coupled with extraordinary wine tastings from 50 award-winning wineries from across the Okanagan. Buzzing with wine connoisseurs, world-class vintners and those who simply enjoy an uncomplicated glass of wine, Bacchanalia is a much anticipated event. It has been rated the number one wine festival event in the

Okanagan by participating wineries and is a one-off chance to test new products and try over 200 wines. “We are definitely looking forward to this,” said Pike-Raffan, who will be there with Township 7. “This is a phenomenal event because there are so many wineries in one room. In the Okanagan there is over 200 wineries and there is no way you could possibly get to them all. To have the opportunity to experience them in one room is great.” Bacchanalia begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $70 plus tax and available at the Lakeside. Also on Saturday, Covert Farms in Oliver is hosting a family-friendly event. The Pig Out is a feast for all your senses with eight chefs from local restaurants preparing pork in many different ways including two pigs on the spit. Pouring samples of their latest releases and fan favourites will be 28 wineries from Oliver/Osoyoos Wine Country. Tickets are available at the Oliver Visitor Centre or online at www.oliverosoyoos. com/pigout. To view all events taking place during the Okanagan Spring Wine Festival visit www.thewinefestivals.com.

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page. If you’re not the type who loves long-distance running, you might be out on the ball ﬁeld this spring, or maybe even in front of the TV cheering for the Jays and their new pitcher, RA Dickey. RA Dickey’s memoir Wherever I Wind Up: My quest for truth, authenticity and the perfect knuckleball is a genuine surprise. This isn’t a standard clichéd sports book. Dickey is an intellectual, even devouring books while in the dugout. He can write, and boy, does he have a story to tell. Dickey is the MLB poster boy for overcoming incredible adversity. He pitched in minor league obscurity for 13 years. Even after discovering he was missing a crucial ligament in his elbow, and being blacklisted by team doctors, he laboured after his dream of playing in the big leagues. The man simply has indefatigable determination. His childhood was one of neglect and abuse. His adulthood is one of blown chances and rejection. He drags his wife and children from town to town, sleeping on air mattresses, and hoping for a big break. Wherever I Wind Up isn’t a wacky, original tale like Born to Run but it has the elements of an even greater sports story — the story of individual triumph. Pushing 40, Dickey decides to face

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May 3 — Maiya Robbie in concert accompanied by Candis Davis, Darren Filipenko, Ryan Schick and Stefan Bienz at the Opus Cafe. Doors at 7 p.m. and show at 8 p.m. May 4 —Rick Fines classic blues at the Dream Cafe. Tickets are $20. May 4 — Rock versus Rap with Speed Control and Street Kings at Voodoo’s. May 5 — The Youth Symphony of the Okanagan presents their spring concert: Horizons. Concert is at 2 p.m at the Shatford Centre. Tickets are available at the Penticton Academy of Music and are $15 for adults, $10 for youth/senior and $5 for children 12 and under. May 5 — Voices in Song: A Song for Hope Beneﬁt at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door and are available at the Penticton and District Community Arts Council at the Leir House. Proceeds will be directed to disadvantaged women and children in North Africa. May 11 and 12 — Folkanagan music festival at the Shatford building in support of Music On the Mountain festival. May 15 — Showcase Penticton at the Opus Cafe with headliner Nikita Afonso. Opening is Cygnus Trio and Betty Anne Northup. Show at 8 p.m. May 17 — Sibel Thrasher at the Dream Cafe. Tickets are $24. May 18 — Okanagan Symphony Orchestra presents Last Night of the Proms with guest artists Dawn Mussellam, soprano. Music of Elgar, Parry, Arne, Hoist and more. Concert is at 7:30 p.m. May 18 — Johnson, Miller and Dermody at the Dream Cafe. Tickets are $24. May 23 — Picture The Ocean, a refreshing altpop trio at the Elite with special guest Jack Rabbit. Show starts at 8 p.m. and there is an $8 cover charge. May 24 — Hip hop artist Ill Tone at Voodoo’s. May 25 — Portuguese-Canadian singer, songwriter and instrumentalist Awna Teixeira at the Elite. Tickets $7. Show starts at 8 p.m.

events May 3 — Poetry reading by Governor General award winning poet Lorna Crozier at the Naramata Centre at 7:30 p.m. May 4 — Get Bent bellydancers perform Bollywood Stardom at Cleland Theatre with an entertaining and unique fashion show with B.C.’s own FRUV Freedomwear. Tickets $15 May 4 — Bacchanalia at the Penticton Lakeside Resort. An event part of the Okanagan Spring Wine Festival that features mount-watering cuisine, 50 Okanagan wineries and 200 wines. Tickets are $70 plus taxes and dress is “glam.” Contact the front desk for tickets or 250-493-8221. May 5 —Join Amigo Diego and guests for a night of Mariachi music and Salsa for Cinco De Mayo at the Barley Mill Brew Pub. Fajita buffet at 5 p.m. No cover. May 15 and 16 — Phantom of the Opera spring concert with Peter Karrie and Melina Moore singing songs from the popular Broadway hit and more. May 15 at Nk’Mip Cultural Centre and May 16 at Bench 1775 Winery in Naramata. Tickets at www.virtualvernon.com.

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PeTer Blundell, a nationally recognized certified appraiser, and Anthony Westbridge will be at the Penticton Art Gallery appraising collectables and fine art for a fundraiser on May 8.

ever, pocket watches and swords may be brought in for an evaluation. Individuals who wish to have large furniture pieces assessed are asked to bring in a portion of the piece (a drawer) along with a good photo and the

item’s measurements. Items thought to be over 400 years old cannot be assessed, but arrangements can be made for a later date. Westbridge gives verbal appraisals on original works of art, with the possible prospect of taking some

Art tour gives inside look at studios Western News Staff

Summerland Art Studios will be opening their doors to welcome visitors to see how they make their magic happen. On May 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. participating artists’ studios will be displaying their fashion, jewellry, encaustic, quilts, photographic art, pottery, wood turning, art dolls, sculpture, blacksmithing, painting in oil, pastel, watercolour acrylic and fibre art. The self-guided tours are a way to connect with art and get an up-close look at how artists do their work. The public is invited to tour the studios, ask the artists questions and learn about the stories behind the art first-hand.

“I have toured many of the studios and am very impressed with the quality and diversity of the work. We are fortunate to have a strong arts community in Summerland and the South Okanagan,” said Lisa Jaager, manager of the Summerland Chamber and visitor centre. Many of the artists will be welcoming the public to their studios until the fall. Hard copy maps of the participating studios are available at the libraries in Summerland, Okanagan Falls and Penticton, Dragons Den, the art gallery in Summerland and in Penticton and the visitor information centre in Summerland, Naramata, Okanagan Falls and Penticton.

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Popoff stands by his conservative convictions Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of profiles of the candidates for Boundary-Similkameen MLA.

probably had the strongest Christian family values.” In B.C., Popoff has a convoluted history with a succession of right-wing Steve Kidd parties, including the Western News Staff B.C. Liberals. There is no doubt that “I moved out here Mischa Popoff has strong and unhappily joined the opinions and isn’t afraid B.C. Liberals for a couple to share them. of years and helped out The auBill Barisoff. thor of Is it They said Organic?, a this was the book quesf r e e - e n t e rtioning the prise party organic agriin this provculture indusince, and they try, has also weren’t,” said been writing Popoff. “I left columns for that party and seven years. joined the Popoff “I grew up B.C. Conseron a farm, and there is an vatives.” old saying, all farmers are But Popoff also broke political,” said Popoff. with the Conservatives, “So it’s in my blood. But falling out with them over what really kicked it in the HST issue, and joined for me was when I started the B.C. Heritage party, writing columns, which and unsuccessful offshoot ironically is what got me of the Christian Heritage in trouble.” Party. Popoff refers to the Then Popoff formed incident which now has his own party, the Indihim running as an in- vidual Rights Party of dependent candidate in B.C., which included Boundary-Similkameen, among its policies a derather than for the B.C. nial of human-induced Conservative party, who global warming, as well dropped him from their as the intention to abolcandidate list after find- ish both the B.C. Human ing comments made in Rights Code and Tribuhis columns “insensitive nal as running counter to and disrespectful.” natural justice. Returning to his SasThat too failed, and katchewan roots, Popoff Popoff returned to the looks to three political B.C. Tories under John leaders there as influenc- Cummins for a short ing his political growth time, before the party and beliefs: Tommy dropped him on April 29. Douglas, Allan Blakeney Popoff lives in Osand Roy Romanow. oyoos with his wife, The three socialist pre- Sherry, and their three miers might be surprised children. to find themselves role “Most people retire models for an outspoken and come to B.C., my conservative, but Popoff wife and I moved out calls them small-c con- here and had kids,” joked servatives, highlighting Popoff. “We have been their fiscal responsibility. together nine years and “Tommy Douglas, he married eight-and-a-half. paid down the debt be- It’s my second marriage fore he gave us medicare, … second and last.” that to me is a small-c Popoff said that if you conservative value,” said have a family, you know Popoff. “Of all three of what it is to be responthose, small-c conserva- sible, and that family valtives, Tommy Douglas ues should be universal,

not attributed to one party or another. “Family values, it used

to be shared, you didn’t have to be a conservative to have family values,”

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Pair of services honour veterans

The South Okanagan will be saluting the sacrifices of Canadian Second World War veterans this weekend. The Penticton Naval Veterans Association will mark the Battle of the Atlantic with a memorial service at the Penticton Legion branch on Sunday at 10:15 a.m. A film and refreshments will follow at the Legion branch on Martin Street in Penticton.

In Summerland, the local Royal Canadian Legion branch is honouring Summerland’s deceased veterans with a candle lighting ceremony on Sunday. Every year on VE Day Sunday, members of the Summerland Legion place a ceremonial candle on the graves of the veterans in all four local cemeteries. A formal colour guard ceremony will take place at Canyon View Cemetery at

1:30 p.m., followed by the placing of candles. Volunteers also place candles at Peach Orchard, Giants Head Road and the Anglican Church grave sites. The candles burn overnight. A total of 422 candles are placed, half of those at Canyon View Cemetery. “For the majority of Second World War veterans, VE Day is more significant than Remembrance Day, as they served

in the European Theatre. VE Day marks the end of hostilities in Europe and their return journey home.” said Summerland Legion past-president John Dorn. Legion members and guests are invited to the Summerland branch at 2 p.m. for entertainment by Pam Ferens, followed by a turkey dinner. The tickets for the meal for veterans are free, but must be obtained in advance.

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The following persons have been nominated as candidates for Boundary-Similkameen for the 40th Provincial General Election.

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Sam Hancheroff BC NDP

David Ligertwood 15-45 Green Ave W, Penticton, BC, V2A 7E5

John Kwasnica Green Party of BC

David Cursons 684 Coulthard Rd SS 2, Cawston, BC, V0X 1C2

Linda Margaret Larson BC Liberal Party

Debra McGinn PO Box 426, Kaleden, BC, V0H 1K0

Doug Pederson Independent

Daniel Robertson PO Box 612, Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0

Mischa Popoff

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Lakeshore iMproveMeNts — Crews talk over the plans for the revitalization efforts currently underway on Lakeshore Drive. the city is hoping to get as much done as possible by June 15, at which time work will be suspended until september to limit impact on the summer tourism season.

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Tipping fees at area landfills went up on May 1. New rates are in effect at the Campbell Mountain, Oliver and Okanagan Falls facilities, all of which are operated by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. RDOS directors agreed to the fee increases to offset a decrease in revenue that has resulted from increased diversion of

waste to recycling programs. The following waste categories have now increased: regular garbage is now $72 per tonne, from $65; asphalt shingles, concrete and masonry are now $50 per tonne, from $15; gypsum is now $105 tonne, from $75. For more information, call the RDOS solid waste division at 250-490-4129 or visit www.rdos.bc.ca.

Parents can get a crash course next week on strategies they can put to work to help make sure their kids don’t fall victim to sexual exploitation. Awareness of the issue was heightened last month in the wake of the suicide of Nova Scotia teenager Rehtaeh Parsons. The 17-year-old killed herself after being cyber-bullied about a photo that circulated online and allegedly depicted her being sexually assaulted. The Vancouver-based Children of the Street Society will touch on that case during a session with parents on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Osoyoos Secondary School Mini Theatre. “With technology, (cyber-bullying) is actually exploding in all communities,” said Diane Sowden, who will run the workshop and is also the executive director of Children of the Street. Among other things, the session will explain to parents the different forms of sexual exploitation and how to spot warning signs in their children, plus provide strategies to safeguard their kids and get help.

Sowden said cyber-bullying may be a relatively new phenomenon, but its roots in exploitation are not. “We’ve been doing this for 20 years, so it’s not a new issue to the Children of the Street Society.” Society staff will also spend Monday and Tuesday conducting workshops for Grades 6 and 7 students in Oliver, Osoyoos, Okanagan Falls and Keremeos. Taking Care of Ourselves, Taking Care of Others sessions will focus on goal-setting and decision-making, strategies to avoid exploitative situations on the Internet, plus drug-andalcohol prevention strategies. The Osoyoos branch of Soroptimist International partnered with the Okanagan Similkameen School District to make the workshops happen. Soroptimist project co-chair Lidia Ferreira said her female-focused group, which supports a local women’s shelter among other things, needed to raise $4,500 to make the visits possible. “The community has been very supportive, not just businesses, but independent people have stepped forward too,” Ferreira said.

MAY 2013

GENERAL ELECTION The following persons have been nominated as candidates for Penticton for the 40th Provincial General Election.

Penticton Electoral District Candidate’s Name:

Financial Agent:

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Dan Ashton BC Liberal Party

Herbert Milligan 4651 Lakeside Rd, Penticton, BC, V2A 8W5

Richard Knorr 5-1101 Main St, Penticton, BC, V2A 5E6

Richard James Cannings BC NDP

Peter Benson S11 C156, Naramata, BC, V0H 1N0

Doug Maxwell BC First

Doug Cousins 401 Wade Ave W, Penticton, BC, V2A 1V3

Sean Upshaw BC Conservative Party

Sheldon Upshaw 1401 Appleridge Rd, Kelowna, BC, V1W 3A6

General Voting Places:

Ronald Barillaro 124-695 Pineview Rd, Penticton, BC, V2A 7S8

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District Electoral Offices: 101-246 Martin St Penticton, BC (250) 487-4442

Columbia Elem School 1437 Allison St, Penticton, BC

Peachland Comm Centre 4450 6th St, Peachland, BC

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Peachland Comm Centre 4450 6th St, Peachland, BC

Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Ctr 9111 Peach Orchard Rd, Summerland, BC

Penticton Seniors Centre 2965 S Main St, Penticton, BC

Trout Creek Elem School 5811 Nixon Rd, Summerland, BC

Penticton Seniors Centre 2965 S Main St, Penticton, BC

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Uplands Elem School 145 Middle Bench Rd S, Penticton, BC

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West Bench Elem School 1604 West Bench Dr, Penticton, BC

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PDSCL Housing Services 439 Winnipeg St, Penticton, BC

Summerland Seniors Centre 9710 Brown St, Summerland, BC

Wiltse Elem School 640 Wiltse Blvd, Penticton, BC

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South Main Drop-in Centre at 2965 South Main St., has an evening of social dancing, music with Melody Lane and Ivan at 7:30 p.m. $6 per person. All welcome. 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. 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. 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. Cinco de Mayo/dance with Amigo Diego. elkS Club on Ellis Street has drop-in darts/pool at 6:30 p.m. and poker at 7 p.m. fraternal orDer of eagleS has Mexican chicken, homemade refried beans and Spanish rice from 5 to 7 p.m. Entertainment by Glory Days is at 7 p.m. Homemade apple pies are on sale for $5. See Cindy or the bartender. All members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. anavetS has pool, pot luck and karaoke with Phil at 7 p.m. Centra at naraMata is holding a free event at 7:30 p.m. at the Quiet Place at 450 Ellis Ave.

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royal CanaDian legion branch 40 has crib at 10 a.m., a meat draw at 2 p.m. and sing-along at 4 p.m. anavetS is hosting a provincial dart championship with dinner by Stu

at 5:30 p.m. and music by Phil Lawrence. fraternal orDer of eagleS has burgers and fries from noon to 4 p.m., beaver races at 4 p.m. They also have Cinco de Mayo Day. Prizes for best dressed. Enjoy a buffet of tacos, fajitas and other Mexican delights at 5:30 p.m. Also a piñata to be broken. DJ entertainment is at 7 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 a steak dinner and karaoke by Anita. Mental WellneSS Centre Family Support is offering a course for family members Saturdays from April 27 to June 1 (expect May 18) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch is provided. Register by calling 250-493-7338. o kanagan S outh bounDary Labour Council is hosting its 4th annual International Workers Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Penticton’s Gyro Park. It also marks the opening of the farmers market on the 100 block of Main St. and the first day of the community market on the 200 and 300 blocks of Main Street. p entiCton u rban agriCulture Association is offering a course called Time for Bed when landscape horticulturalist Brenda Lende will discuss bedding plants. For details, interested readers can check out the association’s website www.puaa.wordpress.com, go to Facebook or email coursesatcurb@ gmail.com. DoWn on Main Street Coffeehouse fundraiser is at Fresh Healthy Cafe at 1 p.m. at 325 Main St. with performances by various artists. All door donations and proceeds to Make A Wish. Meet the hillSiDe 7* as they paint at 1350

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SunDay evening DanCeS are at 7 p.m. at the South Main Drop-In Centre with entertainment by Gerald. Cost is $3. anavetS has horse races, meat draws and super draw at 2 p.m. Hot dogs being served. fraternal orDer of the Eagles has a president’s breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. 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. elkS Club on Ellis Street has dog races at 2:30 p.m. with an M&M food draw. Darts/pool. b.C. SpCa has a community market 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1550 Main St. SurvivorShip flea Market is every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1652 Fairview Rd. The market raises funds for team activities and breast cancer awareness. SCotiabank MS Walk will start at the Adidas Sportsplex with checkin at 8:45 a.m. and starting at 10 a.m. Register at mswalks.ca or call 250462-0997. the South okanagan rehabilitation Centre for Owls is having its annual open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See the progress of the new clinic build. There will be live enter-

tainment, kids corner, display booths and a silent auction. Admission and barbecue is by donation. the pentiCton raDio Control Club is hosting an off-road race at its new indoor facility at 3803 McLean Creek Rd. in Okanagan Falls. Registration is at 9:30 a.m. with racing at 10:30 a.m. Spectators are welcome. pentiCton anD DiStriCt StaMp Club has its monthly meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Penticton United Church at 696 Main St. They have been collecting material from which the proceeds will go to the Penticton hospital. Donations from the public at large are always welcome and can be given to Gus Boersma at 2600 Cornwall Dr. or call at 250492-3875 or email him at gboersma@telus.net. the legion laDieS are catering food and beverages for sports Sunday in the hall at 502 Main St. The Navan Vets are having a memorial service at 10:15 a.m. at the legion. the DeSert valley Hospice Society’s 7th annual Hike for Hospice is at 10:30 am at Oliver Lions Park. The Hike is a 1-, 5-, or 10-kilometre walk or run along the Oliver hike and bike path. It’s a big fundraiser for DVHS. Hike pledge sheets are available at any Interior Savings Credit Union. Alternatively, participants can register the day of the event for a $10 donation.

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Alcoholics 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. south mAin 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. elks club on Ellis Street has pub league darts at 7:30 p.m. royAl cAnAdiAn legion branch 40 has bridge at 1 p.m., wing night at 4 p.m., and open mic night at 7 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. 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. Donations are appreciated and new volunteers are always welcome. All proceeds to the local hospital and hospice. the lAdies AuxiliAry to the legion will hold their montly meeting at 2 p.m.

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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 250485-0006 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 250-496-5931 or Sally at 250-492-6556. 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 250490-9272 for information. south mAin Drop-In Centre has ultra-beginner line dance at 9 a.m., novice bridge at 9:15 p.m., sing-along at 10:30 a.m., partner bridge at 12:45 p.m. and knitting and crocheting at 1 p.m. m entAl W ellness centre has individual support for family members in Summerland from 10 a.m. to noon at 13211 Henry St. 890 Wing oF South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together for a gab and coffee every

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An inability to capitalize in key situations hurt the South Okanagan Minor Baseball Association Tigers over the weekend. The midget AAA Tigers lost to Cloverdale 8-2 and 10-2, then 6-1 and 17-2 at the hands of Vancouver. Both Lower Mainland teams are now 11-1-0 and 7-1-0 respectively. “For the most part we played well,” said Tigers coach Junior Deleon. “We just weren’t able to capitalize with guys in scoring position.” It was a momentum killer for the Tigers, who were happy with their pitching. “Vancouver came in and they could hit the ball,” said Deleon. “It kind of accumulated.” In the second game against Cloverdale, the third inning hurt the Tigers and pitcher Taylor Kanke, who gave up a grand slam to Mathew Reston. The Cloverdale batter lined a shot over the centre field fence. Bright spots for the Tigers were Kanke, Donovan Abbott, who hit a home run, Ryan Konno and Brett Fleming, according to Deleon. “There is a lot of upside to him,” said Deleon of Kanke. “He threw quite well. Ryan Konno had an excellent weekend on the mound. He threw 92 pitches, 22 balls. He kept us

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CHASE DeCOSSE peers through the dust to see if he avoided a tag by Cloverale’s Jordan Stewart on Saturday. Tigers lost both games that day. This weekend they host Tri City and Richmond.

in the baseball game. Brett Fleming, who is coming off an injury, made solid contact. A couple of base hits where he found himself on second base and we weren’t able to score him.” In the final game against Vancouver, the Tigers were tagged for seven runs in the opening inning and another seven in the seventh. Fleming, a pitcher/

short stop for the Tigers, said the weekend was a stepping stone. “We definitely have to learn how to hit the ball throughout the whole lineup,” he said. “Defence is pretty solid. Just hitting right now is lacking a little bit.” Fleming emphasized the need to step to the plate with a plan. The Tigers coach wants to see his play-

ers improve on missed opportunities and rebound after a mental mistake. “In the first game against Cloverdale, we had them 2-0 until the fifth,” said Deleon. “We had two crucial errors that did us in. Momentum kind of drained out of the sails.” This weekend the Tigers, with one win in 10 games, host Tri City and Richmond. Deleon

said Tri City is an older, quality team. He said they possess the ability to shut teams down with their pitching. “If we go up there with good plate approaches, we will be able to stay in the game,” he said. In their 10 games, the Tigers have scored 32 runs and allowed 74. The Tigers have allowed 10 or more runs this season three times.

Lakers track team excited for invitational event Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Pen High will be represented by more athletes for its second trip to the Nike High School Grand Prix national track and field invitational in Toronto. Last year the Lakers male team consisted of Lucas Hooper, Kyle Hooper and Layne Richardson. This year the number has tripled. They will be also be joined by the West Point Academy female team to represent B.C. “It’s just going to be a really great experience,” said coach Geoff Waterman, as his athletes will compete May 9 to 12. “See what the competition is like and what that next level is to do competitions at the university level.”

Excitement grew among other Pen High students after Lucas Hooper, Kyle Hooper and Layne Richardson made last year’s trip. This year the Hooper brothers are joined by Kyle Walker, Richard Xiang, John Crofts, Justin Schenk, Robert Simmerling, Cam Lynka and Jake Klan. Schenk said he’s excited and hopes he and his teammates perform well. Shank will be competing in the 400-metre and 800-m relay. “I think it’s a great opportunity for high school students,” said Simmerling, who will be doing the 800-m and 1,500-m distances as well as 4x100-m. “It’s just a great chance to get scouted for university.”

Lucas remembers the experience being a lot of fun and is excited to get a second chance. “We were worried that we weren’t going to be able to go but they picked Penticton for a second time,” he said. “We’re pretty happy. Met so many people from across the country.” The goal for the group is to have fun and improve on their personal bests. “You can’t control what anybody else does,” said Waterman. Along with competing, the team will explore Toronto and enjoy social and cultural experiences. As for their season, Lucas recently competed in the Battle of the Borders in Kamloops and won

the 200-m and 400-m events. “I ran well. The competition wasn’t the best,” he said. “I’m looking forward to that in Toronto.” What Hooper gained in Kamloops is getting rid of the pre-season nerves. “I didn’t know how I was going to run.” In Kelowna on April 30, the senior girls clocked in at 4:56 in the 4x400-m relay to take second, while the senior boys won the same event finishing in 3:48. Lucas Hooper was first in the 800-m relay, while his brother Kyle was first in the high jump at 1.75-m. They will also be hosting a meet on May 7, which Waterman said is a zone event with Summerland.

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The Pinnacles FC under-16 girls look to improve this weekend in Thompson Okanagan Youth Soccer League action as they face Salmon Arm. Carlos Mendonca’s squad lost to Kelowna United (4-0-0) last weekend 3-1. While his team was competitive, Mendonca said it took his players time to adjust to the turf. He didn’t take anything away from Kelowna saying they are a good team. The Pinnacles FC lone goal came from Taylor Corrie, who converted a penalty shot. “In the second half we pressed them quite well,” said Mendonca. “We had a lot of chances. Played a stronger second half. We just couldn’t score and they were able to get another goal.” With one win in four games, Mendonca said his group is off to a slow start, but believe they can contend to go to provincials. The group is focused to continue working on their game that includes lots of possession. “It’s starting to come around,” he

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and continues to work hard and generate offence,” said coach Mike Barron. “The team is also playing an attractive brand of possession football that is great to watch.” The under-14 girls are 2-1-2 this season, good for third place. Against Vernon, they finished 2-2 with Netia Page scoring both goals. Coach Duarte Francisco said his group is stronger than last year’s team, that went to provincials. “Overall, I think we have more balance. I think we’re headed in the right direction.” The under-15 boys team earned a 1-1 draw against Kelowna Wednesday night, giving them a 2-2-2 record. Coach Adam Vallis described it as a tough game for his players, who appeared tired and never got going. “We still had the majority of possession throughout the game, the boys dug deep and our constant pressure finally paid off when Rylan Vandermeulen converted a penalty 10 minutes from the end to share the points,” said Vallis. Find full story in sports at www.pentictonwesternnews.com.

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said. “I think the second half of the season is going to improve.” In playing Salmon Arm (Shuswap), Mendonca anticipates a physical battle that will require them to win the one-on-one battles. “We have to be prepared to bang shoulders,” he said. “String five or six passes and open up lanes to get a quality chance on net.” The Pinnacles FC under-12 girls are working hard, said coach Ted Boerner. Still looking for their first win, the team came up short against Vernon in a 2-1 loss. Andy Main scored the lone goal. The team also dropped a 3-2 decision to Kelowna Red. Main and Olivia St. Hilaire scored for the Pinnacles. This Sunday they play the Shuswap on the road. The under-13 boys have one win, one loss and two ties. They earned their lone win by giving the Shuswap an 8-0 beating. In their last game, Pinnacles FC earned a 2-2 draw. Nash Moog scored twice, once in the last minute of the first half and in the last 30 seconds of the game. They are second behind Kamloops, who they play next on May 12. “The team is playing very well

With no action until May 11, the South Okanagan Flames lacrosse team looks to take advantage of practice time. The Flames are fresh off a 13-7 win against the Kamloops Venom in Kamloops April 27. Team president Kevin Harms filled in as coach for Tony Ramsay. Harms said the gap in their schedule is intentional. “We don’t have a lot of players (12 runners),” said Harms, as they defeated the Venom, who had 17 runners. “Spend two weeks building on what we have learned. We have four practices to build on the strengths.” Harms said the victory over the defending provincial champions was big. “Anytime you can go into Kamloops and come out of there with a win, it’s a great big deal,” he said. “Not a lot of teams do that.” Josh Greenwood led the offensive attack, burning the Venom netminder with five goals. Kaid McLeod also enjoyed a five-point effort that included two goals. Also

scoring twice were Dean Grimm and Tanner Thompson, while Kees Mooijer and Gage Buchanan each scored once. Connor Walton collected three assists, while Ryan Harms had two. Contributing to the Flames’ win was a quick start that saw them score three goals on five shots. It was something that Harms hasn’t seen happen in Kamloops. “It really got the boys flying,” he said. “They just kept building, which was a great result for them to keep that pressure on. They have a very good lacrosse club.” It was also a big win after losing their first home game to the Kelowna Raiders 14-10. “It just shows that the kids rebound well,” said Harms. “They are great athletes. They have great attitudes. I think they just took that loss as a learning experience.” On May 11, the Flames travel to Vernon to face the Tigers. Then on Sunday, Mother’s Day, Harm’s said they are treating that game as their home opener. “That’s going to be a big game for us,” said Harms, who hopes their strong sponsors attend the match scheduled in Memorial at 3 p.m.

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Juniors develop stick skills in league Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

For 12 weeks, a group of 26 youth played in B.C.’s only sanctioned junior billiards league. BCEH Penticton Junior League also happens to be the only one in Canada, said Paul Sapp, a Billiards Congress of America PL head referee, who has done extensive research. Sapp, a B.C. EH Pool League operator who sells Diamond tables, teamed up with Tim Scott of Cue’s Game Room Grill and Pizzeria to form the league. The two have covered the costs so the ﬁrst year doesn’t cost a penny to the players, who are 12 to 18 years old. The players gathered during the ﬁnal weekend of April to wrap up the league, which competed Saturdays. Cam MacArthur said it’s fun to play and got into the recreational sport through his father. What he likes best about the league are the people he plays with and against. While the players don’t have to call their shots, they keep score and have standings. It adds a competiveness that MacArthur likes. Rae McCarron has enjoyed it. “You get to talk to peo-

ple, connect with friends, make new friends,” she said. Sapp and Scott said the kids have been great. “Exceptional responses,” said Sapp of the players. “Before they couldn’t hold a cue.” The biggest thing that has impressed Sapp is their attitudes. He gave them a set of rules to abide by and they have followed it. They have even shown each other respect. Sapp, who described pool as chess on wheels, teaches them how to play as he comes in every Saturday at 1 p.m. and gives them one solid tip. After, he just watches them put it to use. “Everyone was shooting bad because it was their ﬁrst time playing,” said McCarron, who has developed a reputation

for defeating her brother Faren. When you come in here, you learn how to play.” She likes the approach Sapp takes that allows them to learn on their own. “Breaking was one of my bad points when I got here,” she said. “I wasn’t holding the cue properly.” Another thing McCarron learned is to look at all the balls around her to help with making the next shot. Natai Willms has thrived from getting tips from Sapp. Learning from him has helped her enjoy the game, which she isn’t too competitive about. In the time she has played, Willms has improved her angles play and breaking. MacArthur, who dreams of going to Las Vegas for the World Juniors championships next year, said he’s learned a lot from

the coaching. “He’s been a great help,” said MacArthur of Sapp. “I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for him.” MacArthur too has learned the proper way to hold the cue. He’s also learned about strategy. While the spring season has ended, they get one last shot at competitive action this weekend during the sixth annual BCAPL Canadian Open Series 8-Ball tournament at the Penticton Curling Club. Sapp has the group playing in a special division in the BCA tournament. McCarron said she can’t wait for it. “If I’m playing my brother, beating him,” she said is what she looks forward to. “I’m hoping to beat other people and get a higher average.”

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Penticton Pinnacles FC under-21 men’s team opens its Paciﬁc Coast Soccer League Reserve Division season on the road at Braefoot Park against Victoria United. They then face the Mid Isle Highlanders FC for a Sunday afternoon match. Their home opener is May 11 against Chilliwack FC.

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FAREN MCCARRON and Lewis Plager-Webb shoot a game of pool during BC EH Penticton Junior League at Cue’s GameRoom in Penticton. The league finished on April 27 and a fall league is likely to be started.

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Raptor lovers rejoice. It’s that time of year again, the one day when the public has the opportunity to see what goes on behind the scenes at the South Okanagan Rehabilitation Centre for Owls. Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors to the facility on Highway 97 north of Oliver will have an opportunity to view the changes to the site as well as some of the resident species which currently call it home. “We care for a lot of sick and injured raptors and we can’t have people coming to the centre during the rest of the year because we want the birds to get better,” said Lauren Meads, who has been looking after operations for over a year now. “This Sunday will also be an opportunity for us to show off our new (medical) clinic and a chance to do some fundraising as well.” While the centre does get some grant funding for the larger projects,

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LaureN MeadS of the South Okanagan rehabilitation Centre for Owls checks the weight of this great horned owl chick at the clinic this week. The centre is hosting its annual open house Sunday to give the public an opportunity to see some of the work that takes place during the rest of the year.

the cost of the day-today work of caring for the birds comes mainly from public donations. The new clinic is just in the completion stage and will replace the aging structure which has been the aviary hospital since the entire program began 25 years ago. Other changes for this year’s open house

will include a silent auction instead of a garage sale and more educative and interactive components for children and adults. “I think this is especially important for the kids to learn about the different species of raptors and the work that we do to try and help them,” said Meads.

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Melissa Anne (Nee Thomas) Born March 17, 1983 in Penticton, died May 1, 2013 in Penticton. Survived by her loving husband Will, beautiful children Sophie & Liam. Parents Jeff & Kathy Thomas, Sister Kristie Caron, Brother-inLaw Jonny Caron, Mother-in-Law Maura Pratt, Father-in-Law Van Pratt, Sisterin-Law, Lesley Evans, Brother-in-Law, Tom Evans, Nieces Leah & Olivia Evans. Service to be held at St. John Vianney Church in Penticton on Monday, May 6, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to www.ride2Survive.ca would be appreciated.

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Multi-family yard sale, Sat & Sun, May 4 & 5, 8am-noon, back alley at 920 Creston Ave., west side of SOEC

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Okanagan Falls Flea Market, open 6am-4pm, Sat/Sun., outdoors, (HWY 97), new and old vendors welcome, for info call 250-497-5762

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(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

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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Pets & Livestock

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

Merchandise for Sale

Farm Equipment 10HP 3 phase 220/440 volt Berkley pump, (250)497-7058 Surplus Farm Equip., 32’ Sprayteck boom sprayer, Tjets, $600, 6’ Terra Nova rototiller, $1800, 6’ wide land roller, water filled, $1800, 3 bottom John Deere hydraulic plow, $600, 11’ Brouer 5 gang reel mower, $800, 18’ Calkins skew treader, rotary harrow, $1500, Allis Chalmers PTO hay rake (antique), $300, assorted harrows, assorted sheep fence, 250-498-3094

Free Items 6ftx31”wide wooden cupboard/bookcase with glass doors, very heavy, you must pick up, (250)497-8282 Free, window air conditioner, vertical style, (250)497-6232

Furniture UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

PENTICTON BARGAIN STORE Open Tue-Fri, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Closed Sun & Mon WE BUY & SELL ESTATES! DOWNSIZING OR MOVING? GIVE US CALL! MANY ONE OF A KIND & UNIQUE ITEMS!

256 Westminster Ave. W. Ph: 778-476-5919

www.pentictonbargainstore.com *NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell $200 ~ (1)(250)870-2562

All kinds of household items & furniture. Hot Dog Sale at 10am. Proceeds to benefit the youth of The Cheers Centre 2203 DARTMOUTH DRIVE (across from the SPCA)

Open Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm 735 ROSS AVE. Penticton. Sat. May 4. 8:00-1:00 Housewares, tools, books, Christmas decorations, furniture, collectibles. Garage Sale, Sat., May 4, 8am-5pm, Sun, May 5, 8am-? 257 Brandon Ave., Antique pedestal table, wash stand, dressers, R/R lamp, steel snow sled, Nordic X/C ski trainer, 16ft older f/glass kayak, 1976 Honda SL 70 motorbike, 1993 Toyota Corolla Garage sale. Saturday, May 4, 8am to 2pm, 13383 McClure Place, Summerland. Giant Garage Sale, 114 Blairmore Cres., May 4 & 5, Sat & Sun, 8am-3pm, Moving Sale GIVE AWAY PRICES!! Sat, May 4, 9am-11am. 2475 McGraw St (between the malls) $0.25 - $25.00, tools & household items, etc. Huge Estate Garage Sale, 149 Brantford Ave., across from Skaha Marina, antiques, collectibles, tools, furniture, car parts, antique cream cans & barrels $40 each Sat/Sun., My 4 & 5, 8am-3pm Huge Tenant Garage Sale Arran House Apts, 2902 S.Main St., Pent., Sat May 04, 8am-12pm. Hundreds of books, new balls of wool (all types) new x-mas decorations,crafts, household acces. & new sm. appl. & much much more. Out of consideration No Early Birds please. Park in church parking lot. Huge Vintage & Vogue Garage Sale, vintage clothing, hats, shoes, gloves, etc., antiques, cool stuff! Sat., May 4, 8 am, 1286 Corbishley Ave.

HUGE YARD SALE

2964 Skaha Lake Rd. Penticton books, dishes, small appliances, furniture, crafts, games & more...

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2nd Annual Carmi Community Swap Meet has been cancelled

Sat., May 4, 8:14 am, vintage/ antique furniture, lighting, Anorandak chairs, vintage bikes, and more, 416 Hansen St. Sat., May 4, 8am-3pm, 1252 Duncan Ave. E., all proceeds to IODE Thrift shop Sat., May 4th, multi unit Garage Sale, 8am-2pm, 3948 Finnerty Rd., misc. items & more! Tea Time, Sat., May 4, 8amnoon, 151 Elm Ave., collector cups/saucers, T-Pots, tea access., loose teas, hard cover books, Victoria mag., linens

Heavy Duty Machinery 204 Excavator + attachments; 2004 gravel box for tandem truck; Palfinger Crane 36 ton, fits tandem truck; 2004 Volvo Loader, Lowbed trailer. Call 250-309-0404 A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock. SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! 40’ Containers under $2500! Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 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

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“Serving the Okanagan Valley” HOME RENOVATIONS Bathrooms • Basements • Decks/Fences Vinyl Decking • Landscaping 250-488-5338 www.cactusvc.com

Sporting Goods DUFFERIN Pool Table & All Accessories (Lights, Score Board, Cues, Rack, Pictures, Bar) A must see! $1,800. Call Ed at 250-762-2576 Swagman 2 bike hitch type rack, $135, (250)770-0991

Real Estate Acreage for Sale 6.44 acres Arrow Lakes Area, well & road to site for trailer $96,600. 250-269-7328 Pic’s email selkirk8@telus.net

For Sale By Owner 3 bedroom home with full basement on 1/3 acre, great location, tool shed & sharpening shop (will train),carport + garage, $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 PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $140,000. www.orlandoprojects.com Also: 1 precious 3 acre parcel, owner financing. 250-558-7888

Mobile Homes & Parks IN PENTICTON

IT’S TIME TO CHANGE OUR SHOWHOMES 14’ WIDE, 16’ WIDE AND DOUBLE WIDES. SOME HOMES UP TO $20,000.00 OFF! CALL NOW!

250-493-6751 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

OASIS UNITED CHURCH

1530 Penticton Ave., Sat., May 4, 9am-2pm, no early birds, misc. furniture & household items

Garage Sales

Osoyoos, Downsizing sale, household furniture, pictures, mountain bike, etc., contact for appointment, (250)689-1105

8 am - 12 noon Sat. May 4

KALEDEN Fire Dept. ANNUAL GARAGE SALE! May 4 2013 8am-12, 303 Lakehill Road, Kaleden. Items in all categories. Food & coffee LARGE GARAGE sale, Saturday May 4, 7am-2pm. Bethel Church, 945 Main Street. Moving sale, Sat May 4, 8am1pm. 6111 Tavender Crt, Summerland. Power tools, etc. something for everyone Multi-family, “we all have too much stuff sale,” downsizing , too many items to list but something for everyone, Sat., May 4 @ 115 Maple Ave., Kaleden, 7:30-1pm, turn right on Linden from Lakehill & go 1.6kms, left on Maple Ave.

Stearns & Foster King sized bed, (250)490-3303 Tan colored couch, $375, 6 dark wood & grey wrought iron dining room chairs with dark wood seat, good cond., $50 each, (250)490-9966

Oliver Flea Market Indoor & Outdoor Sat. & Sun. 8am-4pm 6005 Station Street Ph: 250-506-0000. Concession on site New vendors Welcome.

SPRUCE tree SALE! Starting @ $69.-6’ft, Larger sizes available, 50 tree minimum order. Perfect for front yard, wind or privacy hedge. Call 1-778-436-8776 or email mk1786@telus.net

Rentals Golf Clubs, w/ bag & balls, used twice, $150, Shaw PVR, $100, Debbie Travis stand up bath cabinet, never used, $60. (250)-462-6275 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? New Reese adjustable tow bar, $85, 2 X-Box’s w/4 games, $125, (250)493-0045 Patio umbrella w/stand, like new, $50, metal detector w/headset & sand scoop, $650, (250)490-4920 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

Misc. Wanted True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-250-499-0251

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

Apt/Condo for Rent house

1042 Government Street Upper floor, 4 bedroom, 4 appliances, utilities included. $1,400

townhouse 3 or 4 bedroom 2½ bath, 5 appliances

APARtMent

1750 Atkinson Street 19+ building. Heated underground parking. A/C, 5 appliances, large deck, gas f/p. 1042 Government Street 2 bedroom bsmt. suite 4 appliances, utilities included. $1,100

250-490-1700 250-317-8844

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, $700+util., 2bdrm, $825 incl. cable, + util., adult/senior oriented, clean, quiet, cat ok, 250-492-7328 2 BR Condo DT Penticton, newly reno’d, clean quiet Adult Bldg np/ns, avail May 1. $775 + util; 1yr lse. 250-770-2003

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Commercial/ Industrial

Homes for Rent

FURNISHED or un-furnished apt’s for rent in Princeton Avail. now, need excellent ref’s & DD. No pets. $450 & up. Call 250-295-1006 leave a message. Spacious 1bdrm, freshly painted, across from Skaha Beach, laminate floors, avail immed., $750, 250-492-6718

Commercial/ Industrial 1300sqft, Downtown Penticton, 462 Main St., parking in front & back, 250-460-2499 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

Apt/Condo for Rent

800 sqft Shop, front exposure, o/h door, parking, $475mo. + triple net, (250)492-8324, 250809-0728 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

Silver Star Executive Gorgeous 4bdrm, 3.5bath home, tastefully furnished & fully equipped, avail. now to Nov. 30, NS, NP, $1400/mo. +util. (250)549-7016

Recreation For rent 2 cabins and 2 lots. 50x100 on Okanagan Lake Avail. now. 1-604-794-3318

Newly reno’d 2bd West Kel. unit Avail. June 1st Can walk to shops, bus,schools & rec centre , 5 appls, incl new w/d. A/C. 1 level. Free prkng NS, NP.$900 + utils, 250-767-6330

Suites, Lower

Apt/Condo for Rent (250) 770-1948

101-3547 SKAHA LAKE RD.

Downtown: 1 bdrm, f/s, a/c Fairview Exec. Condo: 1 bdrm, w/large den, f/s, package and deck. Utilities w/d, d/w, a/c package, secure parking, storage and cable included. $650 and small yard. Some pets okay. $965, incl. water.

REALTY EXECUTIVES VANTAGE APARTMENTS: $900

Royal LePage Locations West

3bdrm, all appl., ref’s req., top half of duplex, no yard, $1000/mo., (250)498-2737

RENTALS Property Management

Save 40-50% of your rent Own your own home! With as low as $0 down. Call today 250-809-5004 Charlie Brooks

1bdrm daylight basement, close to Wiltse Elem. Sch., N/S, N/P, prefer mature responsible person, ref’s req., $650 incl. util., (250)493-5630 HIGHLAND motel suites avail now, no pets. 1140 Burnaby Ave., 250-809-1253 Oyama: Lrg 2bdrm basement suite, N/S, N/P. $1000/mo. Jerry 250-549-0224

Suites, Upper

Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Auto Financing

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Transportation

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

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Motorcycles

1-800-961-7022

2008 HONDA SHADOW AERO 750 CALL TO VIEW

250-488-6033 Mint condition 6,400km bike is ready to cruise! Includes $3,100 added options: Honda windshield ($700); Honda leather saddlebags ($800); Honda backrest ($300); Honda luggage rack ($200); Chrome highway bar ($200); Cobra swept rider floorboards ($300); Ultimate seats for rider & passenger ($600). Stunning long, low retro styling, must see! True Honda reliability and performance. Asking $6,000.

Whether they’re out of it or into it

Cars - Sports & Imports 1997 Subaru Impreza, 2 door, 197,000 kms, $4000, 250-4626275 2001 Hyundai Sonata, 4dr, auto, a/c, exc. cond. in/out, $1950, call 250-770-1813

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Trucks & Vans

1995 West Wind 24.5ft 5th wheel trailer, sleeps 6, large fridge, 4pce bath, couch, arm chair, furnace, hot water heater, LP detector, a/c, micro, 3 burner stove w/oven, lots of cupboards, new 16ft awning, full size awning “add a room,” recent bearing, brakes, tires, must be seen to be appreciated, $10,500obo, 2001 Dodge Diesel 2500, 2wdr, extd cab, long box, 110k, 5th wheel hitch avail. for the right price w/trailer, (250)493-0185

LOWERED ‘93 SIERRA 2wd, 350ci, automatic, 2 door, extended cab, short box. Power windows & locks. Custom grille, tail lights & paint. 230,000km. Ready for Spring! $3,900. (Kelowna) Phone Derek: 250-718-4969

Westland RV Manufacturing, from custom building to major repairs, insurance claims and renovations, free estimates, reasonable rates, seniors discounts available, for all your RV needs, call 250-493-7445

Utility Trailers 16ft Open deck car/utility trailer, $2000, (250)488-2471 20ft RV frame trailer, $400, (250)488-2471

Scrap Car Removal ARMOUR TOWING Scrap Removal,Will meet or beat all competitors pricing, 250-801-4199

Sport Utility Vehicle

Auto Financing

Motorcycles

$950

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Townhouses Adult Oriented, Twhse rancher in Penticton, beautifully upgraded, 2Br/2ba, oak flr in living & dining area, tiled & carpets, 5appl., central AC, patio, garage, no yd maint., NS, NP, long term lease pref., $1170+util., avail. June 30, 250-496-5267, 250-770-1790

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Transportation

2bdrm suite in quiet neighbourhood, prefer mature working person, ns, np, $800/mo., (util. incl.), call 250-493-3428

55+ 3 rd floor, west facing, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, f, s, dw, w.d, elevator,extra storage, sec’d parking. Avail. June 1 (A436)

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. May 1 (H691-1) $1400 St. Andrews, private, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl, incl unlimited golf, 1 year lease. Avail. NOW (OT570)

Rentals

Mint 2006 BMW Z4 3.0si Auto w/ paddles, nav, new tires, perform pkg, 55kms, white/tan $23,900 250-490-7662

Recreational/Sale 1978 Okanagan Camper, 8 ft (lightweight), comes with Ice box, 3 burner stove & aluminum folding steps, asking $850 OBO, 250-488-9899 1993 Travelaire Rustler 23ft Fifth Wheel. Exc cond, roof air, fridge, freezer, stove, microwave shower in bathroom, new furnace & water heater. $4500 obo. 1-250-541-0236 2002 34ft Dutchstar Motorhome, Class “A,” 2 slides, Ford V10, walk-around queen bed, 41,496 miles, $43,500, (250)485-8089, Oliver 2004 Nash 22N Trailer, queen air, tv, micro, new cond, heated tanks $9450. 250-549-3081 32ft Okanagan 5th wheel, ‘97, 2 slides, a/c, walk around Q bed, full width closet, good cond.,$10,000, (250)276-0601

1995 Pontiac Sunrunner, 4x4, 16 valve front and rear receiver hitches, cd player, no rust, runs great, $3000 obo, (250)496-5486 2003 Toyota 4 Runner Limited, 275,000 km hwy miles. V8, FT 4 Wheel Drive, leather, full option load inc sun roof. All options work, no cd changer. Clean interior, motor and drive train excellent. Well maintained, $9000. In Penticton. call 250-462-4441

Boats 1989 20’ Aqua Star Bowrider with trailer, 350 inboard/outboard GREAT Shape $8500, (250)488-2471

Adult

2010 GMC Train, 4dr, 70K, extended warranty, new tires. $20,000 obo. 250-275-7683

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

Trucks & Vans 1970 Chev half ton, 2/wheel dr. good shape $2000 OBO 493-4934 1985 Chev 1-ton w/dump box $2800 493-4934 2007 Ford Super Duty crew cab, long box, diesel, auto, 4x4, xlt head studs, egr delete done, mechanic/bodyman special. Runs great. $6950 obo. 1 -250-546-0994. Armstrong.

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NOTICE OF OPEN HOUSE AND PUBLIC HEARING Official Community Plan Amendment Electoral Area ‘E’ Naramata Date:

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Time:

7:00 pm (Open House) and 8:00 pm (Public Hearing)

Location: Naramata Old Age Pensioners (OAP) Hall 330 3rd Street (corner of Ritchie Avenue), Naramata, B.C. The purpose of the Open House is to allow residents of Electoral Area ‘E’ an opportunity to obtain information regarding Comprehensive Development Plans (as required under the OCP), and to ask any questions of their Area Director or Regional District staff regarding the proposed Amendment Bylaw No. 2458.04, 2011. THE PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENT BYLAW IS: to amend the Electoral Area ‘E’ Naramata Area Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw No. 2458, 2008, by amending the requirement found under Section 7.3.2 (Growth Management – Policies) that the Regional Board shall require the development of a Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) for proposals that contemplate the creation of more than five (5) dwelling units by replacing this the requirement for a CDP when either a significant land use change is being proposed, development involving more than 20 hectares or the creation of 20 or more housing units. Amendment Bylaw No. 2458.04, 2011: to amend Section 7.3.2 of the OCP Bylaw to read as follows: May consider new development proposals that are consistent with the community’s slow growth mandate and that are assessed through a Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP). The preparation of a CDP will be required for a significant land use change (i.e. from agriculture to residential, residential to commercial, low density residential to medium density residential), for development involving more than 20 hectares or the creation of 20 or more housing units.

VIEW COPIES OF THE DRAFT BYLAWS & SUPPORTING INFORMATION AT: Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC on weekdays (excluding statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Anyone who considers themselves affected by the proposed bylaw amendments can present written information or speak at the public hearing. All correspondence for the public hearing to be addressed to: Public Hearing Bylaw No. 2458.04, c/o Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received after the conclusion of the public hearing. This public hearing has been delegated to a Director of the Regional District.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES:

Telephone: 250-490-4107 Fax: 250-492-0063 Email: planning@rdos.bc.ca Web: www.rdos.bc.ca Donna Butler, MCIP Manager of Development Services

Bill Newell Chief Administrative Officer

Penticton Western News Friday, May 3, 2013

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RV show evokes dreams of the open road Mark Brett Western News Staff

Like many show goers, Bill Watt had no trouble spending his future lottery winnings at last weekend’s B.C. Interior RV fair in Penticton. “These are all out of our price range but it’s always fun to come out and see them, and dream — just doing the ‘what if?’,” said the West Kelowna resident nodding to the $80,000 trailer he and his wife just exited. “We’ve actually run into a lot of other people like us, it just seems to be that wanderlust, everybody seems to have that nomadic part in their background. “But you never know, if we did win the lottery this would definitely be part of it.” His dream road trip would be to follow the historic Route 66 in the U.S. Approximately 10,000 people — about the same as last year — attended the three-day event which covered about nine acres of the South Okanagan Events Centre complex, including the Memorial Arena and Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. Exhibitors came from throughout the Interior, Lower Mainland and Washington state showcasing camping products and services and almost every kind of recreational vehicle imaginable.

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Buyers aNd BroWsers look through some of the recreational vehicles packed into the south okanagan events Centre during last weekend’s B.C. Interior rV show at the soeC complex.

As well, several presenters provided valuable insight through seminars on RV lifestyle and various technical aspects associated with the industry. Chairman Al Mullins of the non-profit B.C. Interior RV Society was pleased with the results of this year’s show.

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“What I heard back from the exhibitors was they were ecstatic and will definitely be back again next year,” said the chairman. “I’ve already had one dealer call me and say the space he had this year, ‘Double it.’” Mullins added the event is still in its infancy and while it hasn’t

yet turned into a buyer’s show, although many of the dealers did record some sales, he expects that will improve in time. He also had high praise for the SOEC staff and the many people who donated their time to make the show a success. “It’s typical Penticton, when you

call for volunteers they come from all walks of life, and that’s why Penticton is so great for holding events like this, because you know you’re going to get lots of support from the community,” said Mullins. Visitors to the show also brought in a lot of goods for the Salvation Army Food Bank, and some of the cash proceeds will be donated to charity as well. Jim Beiderwieden of Penticton and his wife attended the event for the second year in a row. “We came last year and we wouldn’t miss it,” he said during a lunch break. “We’ve got an RV and we’re here just to take a look at what’s new. It’s a lot of fun.” While the Beiderwiedens are weekend campers, for Murray Reiter, who doubles as a sales associate for Country RV Centre in the summer months, it’s a lifestyle. “We spend our winters at a park in California and I just can’t wait to go every year,” said Reiter. “It’s just such a completely different atmosphere when you’re camping. It’s funny, up here we hardly talk to our neighbours but down there we’re all friends.” And while the Kelowna resident is already counting down the days until he gets back on the road again, the Watt family will be keeping their fingers crossed for this Saturday’s Lotto 6/49.

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