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RACIST GRAFFITI on local Christian church has a teacher concerned anti-Semitism and hate are on the rise.

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A Penticton woman is disgusted by a senseless act of graffiti found on the back door of Cheers the Church. “I was pretty horrified to see it actually because it is a hate crime,” said Rena Groot, a teacher at Penticton Christian School who attends Cheers the Church. “Maybe the person didn’t know that or realize all the stuff behind the statement they made on the wall.” It was while out on a class walk last week that Groot and her students came across the graffiti with the words “burnt jew,” a star of David drawn with flames surrounding it and an arrow pointing towards where the charred outline of a mattress remains. Groot said she was taken back when she walked by with her class to see the vandalism taken to another level with the graffiti. “It was really sad. Immediately one of the kids noticed it and pointed it out because there was also some course language,” said Groot. “I have been to the Holocaust museum and have relatives of Jewish descent so this has a lot of meaning to me. I have heard of these types of actions in other parts of the world, but to see it in Penticton it is so chilling.” Groot said she has noticed a rise in anti-Semetic crimes around the world, but never believed she would find it in Penticton, which she has always viewed as a safe place. “I wouldn’t want to see something like that against

any group or person. I really don’t think it is fair and that is why I am standing up to speak about it. People in the Second World War that hid Jewish people weren’t afraid to stand up for what is right and some died for it. If they are willing to do that then I have to be willing to not care that my name is now out there and stand up for what is right here.” Groot said she hopes that if someone is caught that it will turn into a learning lesson for them. “We need people’s consciousness to be awakened. I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed. I hope we can teach whoever did this about what their actions truly mean. This could be a learning lesson rather than a punishment and maybe they could clean it up or do some community service instead of community messing up,” said Groot. RCMP confirmed they are dealing with a rash of graffiti recently but it has mostly been individuals tagging their nickname around the city. It isn’t the first time they have seen degrading remarks in spray paint, including at a cemetery and more recently in the summer of 2012 when buildings, road signs and vehicles were painted with racist graffiti. Those individuals were caught and sentenced in court. “People out there know who did this and we start getting calls and tips when it crosses that threshold of taggers to something more serious,” said Sgt. Rick Dellebuur. “Depending on what was written or what they did, they could be charged with a hate crime and not just mischief.”

One-day teacher strike hits Okanagan Skaha schools next Monday Joe Fries

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Nearly 6,000 students in the Penticton area will get another long weekend when teachers erect picket lines throughout the Okanagan Skaha School District next Monday. Sixteen districts around B.C. will be targeted on the ﬁrst day of rotating, one-day strikes, which were announced this week by the B.C. Teachers’ Federation. Other school districts will be hit next Tuesday through Thursday; Okanagan Similkameen will shut down on Wednesday.

Teachers have been without a contract since June 2013 and are trying to pressure the B.C. government to reach a new agreement. “This is a fight that’s not just a teachers’ fight, but a fight for public education,” said Leslea Woodward, president of the Okanagan Skaha Teachers’ Union. The B.C. government backed off last week from an earlier demand for a 10-year deal with teachers, and instead offered a six-year pact and $1,200 signing bonus. However, the government also threatened to cut teachers’ pay by up to 10 per cent if they proceed with rotating strikes.

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That angered teachers, said Woodward, as did a proposed seven per cent wage increase over the life of the deal and perceived lack of improvement on class size and composition. Teachers recognize the strike will be tough on some parents, she added, “but we have to look at the big picture here ... When we’re off on strike, it’s because we’re ﬁghting for a better education system for your kids.” Penticton MLA Dan Ashton noted his Liberal government has demonstrated a willingness to bargain by proposing the compromise six-year contract and signing another agreement last week with health-care workers.

“I think teachers should remain at school until the end of the year, and then let’s get a deal done,” Ashton said. Derek Hurst, president of the Okanagan Skaha district parent advisory council, said he was “disappointed” to learn of the strike, which will present “a challenge for parents, especially coming off a short week.” Okanagan Skaha School District superintendent Wendy Hyer said non-unionized staff will keep schools open Monday, but will be unable to provide instruction or guarantee students’ safety, so parents are asked to keep their kids home.

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Cullen hits trail for coasts Steve Kidd

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Nathan Cullen, MP for Skeena-Bulkley Valley, has been seeing a lot more of B.C. than his northern riding over the past few weeks as he takes his Take Back Our Coast tour around the province. It’s Penticton’s turn Wednesday night, when Cullen holds a town hall meeting at the Shatford Centre to encourage people to oppose the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline project. “First of all come out and hear what the project is. I do present it very plainly and factually,” said Cullen, adding that he wants people to make up their own minds. “If people feel passionate about this, and most people do feel passionate about our great province, then get engaged.” Nathan Cullen The effects of the pipeline, he said, should be the concern of everyone in the province, not just those in northern or coastal communities directly affected by the pipeline, which will pump raw bitumen from Alberta’s oilsands to the coast. The risks don’t outweigh the benefits, he said about the proposed 1,100 kilometre-long pipeline crossing two mountain ranges and passing through environmentally sensitive areas. And the federal government, he continued, isn’t listening; in his opinion, it is intent on forcing the project through. “In their desperate efforts to approve this one pipeline, the federal government has scrapped a whole series of laws, has attempted to bully local people, calling us names, like radicals and enemies of the state and suggested that local concerns don’t factor in,” said Cullen.

“If they can go about approving projects like this one, the way they are approving it over the strong objections of local people, it would mean it is open season on small towns, not just across B.C., but across Canada.” Besides the possibility of an environmental disaster inherent in shipping oil, Cullen is concerned Canada and B.C. will be shipping jobs along with the bitumen. “This is bad economics, this is bad environmental policy, this is bad all around,” said Cullen. “It seems to show a lack of confidence, a lack of intelligence, when we propose to export raw materials. “To do it with the most valuable resource the country has seems like economic suicide.” Strengthening ties with trade partners other than the U.S. is important, Cullen said, but internal trade shouldn’t be forgotten either. “We import the vast majority of oil from the Middle East for Eastern Canada,” said Cullen, adding that he was in support of a west to east pipeline. The benefits of adding value by refining the oil at home, he added, are also important. Our ministers, when they are in Washington, talk about all the jobs there will be for Americans, in adding value and upgrading,” he said. “I don’t understand why all those jobs couldn’t be added to our economy. “We haven’t built or upgraded a refinery in 35 years in Canada.” Cullen had intervener status during the hearings for the Enbridge pipeline and said that not only was local opposition ignored, the company and the government were short on answers when it came to basic questions, like whether a spill could be cleaned up, and the effect on the economy and way of life in affected areas. “They wouldn’t even admit to the nature of bitumen, sinking or floating, which might sound like a small thing, but when you are talking to clean up companies, it is the only thing. It felt like that the whole way along, the process has been rigged,” said Cullen. “It’s just not enough to yell at people and hope they go away. It’s not the Canadian way of making decisions.” Cullen is holding his town hall meeting in the Shatford Centre auditorium starting at 7 p.m.

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Pen-Hi student selected to join research scientists in the Arctic Joe Fries

Western News Staff

Penticton student Jaxon Stel will have to unfold his winter clothes earlier than usual this year. The 16-year-old has been selected to represent the Okanagan Skaha School District on a scientific expedition aboard an Arctic icebreaker. Stel will join up to 10 peers from around the country for a 10-day excursion on the CCGS Amundsen, a floating laboratory used to study the weather dynamics in the Far North. “I’m very eager to learn more about how climate change is affecting the CaPenticton student Jaxon stel has been selected to represent the school district on a scientific expedition later this year nadian Arctic,” he said. aboard an Arctic icebreaker. Besides rubbing elbows with workJoe Fries/Western news ing scientists, the Grade 11 student at

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Penticton Secondary School will also take part in laboratory and field work, and meet some of the Arctic’s indigenous peoples who will explain how the changing climate affects them and their culture. He was selected by a committee from among seven other local applicants, according to Jennifer Wingham, the vice-principal at KVR Middle School who secured a spot on the boat for a district student. “All the other applicants talked about climate change,” said Wingham. “But (Stel) talked about how it would impact it here in the Okanagan, and he had lots of good research and background about what he would come back and talk to other students about.” Stel will leave Penticton in late Sep-

tember and expects to spend a total of two weeks away, including travel and orientation and debriefing sessions in Edmonton and Ottawa. A local student had been selected to go last September, but the trip was cancelled when the vessel’s helicopter crashed and killed the ship’s captain and two others. Wingham said the previously chosen student graduates this spring, so she will not be eligible to travel this fall. The Canadian Coast Guard uses the Amundsen as an icebreaker in the Gulf of St. Lawrence during winter months, and also crews the vessel while it’s used for scientific purposes the rest of the year. The ship is featured on the back of the new $50 bill.

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Businesses look to nab graffiti artists on video Steve Kidd

Western News Staff

Two Penticton businessmen are so concerned about the rise in graffiti and vandalism affecting their businesses and others in the downtown area they are willing to invest their own money to help RCMP catch the perpetrators. Neil Jamieson of Underwriter’s Insurance and Roger Love of Royal LePage have each pledged $1,000 to start a fundraising campaign to purchase two cameras that covertly snaps a picture when a person enters the field of view and sends it to a smartphone in the hands of the RCMP. A two camera system starts at about $6,000. Love and Jamieson say that is a small price to pay, considering how much vandalism has cost them in the past year. “I am having to hire someone every three or four months to clean the graffiti up from my building,” said Jamieson, who estimates he has spent $5,000 in the past year dealing with graffiti. For Love, vandalism is as big a problem as the graffiti. He recently lost a $40,000 awning when someone climbed up on it, crashed through and then proceeded to kick the lighting fixtures off the side of the building. “The graffiti itself is ongoing and you finally get fed up,” said Love.

Both men feel the amount of graffiti and vandalism is on the rise. “It’s just rapidly picked up again. My take on it is there are some people that have gotten into the habit of doing this and it is time to stop them, and bump it down to a level that is acceptable,” said Jamieson. “It is never going to be perfect but I think it is time to step up.” The two businessmen want to raise funds to purchase a couple of cameras from Tripwire Systems, which manufacture the covert camera system. Those would then be placed at trouble spots and moved around, so taggers wouldn’t be sure what areas were being monitored. “It’s called taking leadership, demonstrating leadership on an issue,” said Jamieson, adding that everyone needs to be behind the program to make it work. “Citizens, like myself, they are going to put some money up. The RCMP needs to step up and grab these kids and the prosecutors need to sit them down,” said Jamieson, suggesting that a restorative justice system, where the perpetrators had to make reparations, might be the best way to handle things. “They are sat down and they say ‘look, you are going to go clean that graffiti and you are going to pay the building owners back,’ and involve the parents where necessary,” he said.

GRAFFITI, like the material on this wall in an alley way behind Main Street, is reportedly on the rise and two downtown businessmen are currently trying to raise money for the purchase of surveillance cameras in an effort to identify those responsible for the damage.

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City manager Annette Antoniak said she has talked with Mayor Garry Litke about Jamieson and Love’s proposal and agreed that city staff should assess options and report back. She agrees, however, that the amount of graffiti is picking up.

“We are going to do the research on what it would cost and come up with some different options,” said Antoniak, adding that she also plans to discuss the problem with Supt. Kevin Hewco and see if the RCMP is developing any plans. “It has gotten bad over the last

two or three weeks.” Jamieson said action needs to be taken as soon as possible. “We are coming into summertime. It’s a tourist town, you drive around town and see all these buildings with graffiti, it looks brutal,” he said.

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Injured climber rescued by local SAR Western News Staff

A 43-year-old woman was airlifted by long line extrication from a section of the Skaha Bluffs climbing area known as the Red Tail zone after an accident Friday. The woman suffered undetermined injuries in the incident and the assistance of Penticton

and District Search and Rescue (PENSAR) was requested by the B.C. Ambulance Service to remove her. According to PENSAR spokesman Randy Brown, 14 rescuers were called out with 12 responding to the scene and two members of the helicopter external transport team (HETS) going to Penticton Re-

Long weekend marked by crash and robbery Kristi Patton

gional Airport to ready the Eclipse Helicopter. The PENSAR ground team, with the assistance of about a

dozen climbing enthusiasts, made their way over the treacherous terrain with the necessary medical supplies

to stabilize the victim and prepare to be taken out. The HETS member was lowered to the site at about 7:40 p.m. and

by 8 p.m. the woman was being airlifted to the bluffs parking lot where the ambulance was waiting.

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An Osoyoos man is dead after a motor vehicle collision on Highway 3 on Monday. Osoyoos RCMP and South Okanagan Traffic Services attended the scene, approximately three kilometres east of Osoyoos, at 6:15 p.m. when a single occupant of a motorcycle went off the road and was ejected off his bike. Cpl. Shana McLeod said the name of the male is not being released. Road conditions at the time of the collision were bare and dry. The South Okanagan Traffic Services and BC Coroners Service are continuing their investigating. Penticton RCMP said they had few major incidents happen on the weekend, both on the road or in terms of calls for service. While there was a lot of traffic, RCMP said there were only minor vehicle incidents and driving complaints. A theft of just over $15,000 from the Michael Hill jewelry store in Cherry Lane Shopping Mall had RCMP busy on Monday morning as they searched the area surrounding Athens Creek Towers on Atkinson for a male that dashed out of the Hudson Bay doors with three rings around 10:45 a.m. “A service person brought out rings to show the person and the male grabbed them off the display board and fled on foot,” said Sgt. Rick Dellebuur. “He grabbed three princess cut rings all in white gold believed to be just over $15,000 in value.” Dellebuur said the male is described as 5’10, medium build, short dark or brown hair, brown eyes and either caucasian or native. He was wearing jeans, running shoes and a grey/blue long sleeve shirt with a crest on the upper left chest area.

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Council out to lunch on garden To say the current version of Penticton’s mayor and council have had a rocky ride is an understatement. From the Eckhardt Street debacle, to the most recent deer cull kerfuffle, and everything in between, the decisions and intentions of council appear to lack insight, foresight and hindsight. Council’s recent decision on the educational garden, operated by the Penticton Urban Agriculture Association, at Nanaimo and Ellis streets is, to us, just another example of a poorly thought out decision. First, council made the decision, to terminate the garden after the current growing season, in camera. As such, the real reasons for uprooting the garden are not disclosed. Council has a penchant for meeting in camera — perhaps it’s afraid of the spotlight. The official reason, the reason made public, for terminating the garden, is that it is unsightly. This is the first time we have heard the term unsightly applied to a garden, a garden that provides education on gardening and food for the Soupateria kitchen. How can the growing of food be unsightly? Perhaps if mayor and council depended on the garden for their own sustenance they would view the garden in a different light — perhaps even as beautiful. Council also showed a lack of foresight when making the decision as they did not consider what would happen to the space next summer and the summers that follow. Now they willWESTERN have to pay city workers to make PENTICTON the site pretty — whatever that means. However that is accomplished, Penticton taxpayers will be on the hook and the Soupateria will have to find another source of fresh vegetables. This is one decision council must nip in the bud.

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Aboriginal education or victim studies? The B.C. School Trustees’ Association is calling for a mandatory high school course on the history of residential schools set up to assimilate aboriginal children into European culture. Trustees propose a 25-hour course required for all graduating students, using interviews with residential school survivors, presentations by aboriginal leaders and discussion of current events. This would build on aboriginal courses already in offered in B.C. schools, and a public education effort that began with Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s 2008 apology and compensation for Canada’s residential school policy. B.C. Teachers’ Federation vice-president Glen Hansman gave a speech on the need for mandatory education to a 2012 teacher conference. He said current aboriginal culture courses are poorly attended, and went on to denounce a school system he said is still based on “colonialism” and a “settler construct” of history.

“We need to acknowledge that racism is the norm in public schools – still today,” Hansman said. Is it really? He also claimed that the purpose and legacy of the residential schools have been “deliberately hidden” from school Tom Fletcher curriculum. In lieu of evidence, B.C. Views Hansman recounted old anecdotes of Americanstyle stereotyping from his own schooling in Students could spend Ontario. a couple of hours on one But mostly he deof the definitive works manded social engiof B.C. aboriginal neering in schools that history, A Stó:lo Coast must of course include Salish Historical Atlas. more funding, more A long-term project teacher professional of the Stól:lo Nation, development time and the atlas has meticulousan affirmative action ly documented chapters program to recruit more on European contact aboriginal teachers. and residential schools, Do Hansman’s aland others that piece legations reflect the kind together oral histories of attitude that would and what few written lead to truth and reconrecords there are of ciliation? B.C. First Nations life Or are they signs at the time of European of another unfortunate contact. legacy, that of the A journal kept at Fort victim studies mentalLangley from 1827 to ity that permeates our 1830 documents some universities? of the raids between Here’s a suggesaboriginal communition for this mandatory ties on the Fraser River course. and Vancouver Island,

corroborating elders’ accounts. During those three years, Cowichan men attacked the Chilliwack Stó:lo community four times. In the same period, the journal records 30 incidents of intercommunity violence, some reaching down to present-day Washington state. Atlas editor Keith Thor Carlson summarized the research this way: “Viewed from the perspective of the aggressor, raids and attacks appear to have been motivated primarily by a desire to obtain quick wealth (in the form of slaves and property such as dried and smoked salmon) or to exact revenge for previous insults.” Archaeological study of stone fortiﬁcations and weapons at ﬁshing sites in the Fraser Canyon traces a history of inter-community violence back at least 3,000 years. Historians characterize some of this as warfare. British colonial

authorities had some “settler constructs” about these activities: they saw them as assault, robbery, abduction and murder as well as slavery. This is the seldomdiscussed backdrop for the European settlement of British Columbia, the imposition of British law and the later establishment of church-run residential schools. None of this is to excuse the forced removal of aboriginal children from their families, the horrendous abuse and neglect or the multigenerational damage to a culture already weakened by waves of smallpox. This 1928 plan to fix what was called the “Indian problem” deserves to be understood by everyone. But glossing over historical context and presenting a guilt trip to students would serve no one well. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress. ca.

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Relay needs volunteers

Penticton’s 10th Anniversary of Relay of Life takes place at the Pen-Hi Track on June 14 and 15. Relay for Life is a community-based fundraiser helping the Canadian Cancer Society in its fight to eradicate cancer and support research, prevention and cancer support services. The event is fun, family friendly and through the support of many local musicians, dancers and entertainers, the 12-hour relay promises to be a source of self-reward, recognition of cancer survivors, and a Luminary Ceremony in memory of those who lost their valiant fight against cancer. The many relay teams and participants have dedicated their time and efforts in raising funds and committing their time to the 12 hour Relay for Life. To ensure the success of this event a large number of volunteers are required for many activities including: registration, organizing games, and assisting survivors. If you wish to join in the fight against cancer and contribute to the success of this community event either as a volunteer or as a participant, please contact the Relay for Life coordinator Chantel Reems at 250462-0724. You can also get more information at www.relayforlife.ca or www.facebook.com/relayforlifepenticton. Chantel Reems Penticton

Money saved could fund firefighters

The City of Vernon has a reduction in firemen similar to Penticton. Recently there was a fire and due to the manpower restriction only two men were available to respond to a raging and devastating fire in a residence. Civilians off the street had to assist the firemen and thankfully they were both there and willing to respond. Here in Penticton we are still short two firemen, and it is only a matter of time before the occurrence in Vernon happens here. We can only hope that the outcome will be the same. The budgetary shortfall that the fire department is dealing with for these two men is $120,000 and I believe that we have this money. While recognizing the impossibility of preserving capital, I have tried to place this in its true setting. I am careful to avoid so far as I can in throwing blame on individuals. The job of a city councillor is one of work and a lack of appreciation. If we look at last year’s expenditures, we will not be spending $30,000 to inform the downtown merchants of a change of some kind, there will not be $78,000 spent in legal fees for a land deal gone wrong, and the next council will surely cut $100,000 that was to go to supporting a multi-million dollar airline company. That brings the funds available for firemen to $208,000. To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often. (Winston Churchill) Steve Boultbee Penticton

Do we need more development?

Windridge properties is proposing another Tim Horton’s and another fuel outlet. The proposal has been made such that the Lee property has lain dormant for so long that this proposal would make use of the property now and improve the geographic scenery. While Tim Horton’s in the city (all three) provide quality products; good service and pleasing surroundings for both locals and

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tourists alike, what justifies the need for another outlet as well as a fuel outlet? The convenience food/fuel service pie, if you will, is diminishing in size month by month it seems. We have many fast food outlets that strive to get their share of whatever market is present. Given that this proposal is accepted by the city, we will see an improvement in scenery but face the same issues that a dozen or so liquor sales outlets must be facing. The market share gets smaller as more outlets pop up. This scenario might fit Kelowna (population base 4 to 5 times that of Penticton) much better. Kelowna’s convenience food service pie is both larger and deeper. As a result, when additional food outlets emerge, the impact isn’t quite so great. The proposal makes me wonder as to the thought put into it. Some questions come to mind. One of these being, “How would another Tim’s location in close proximity affect the one a short distance away? Would volumes in both be level? Would one suffer at the expense of the other?” Regarding fuel service, “In light of the closure of the Save-On fuel site, what makes a new fuel site (across the street) more viable?” Don’t get me wrong, I am not anti-economic development. However, I question the idea that some use is better than no use at all. I just wonder if the end game here is viewed as being pragmatic or is it just to feather the business nest of developers at the expense of entrepreneurs? Ron Barillaro Penticton

Pipelines safer than railway

The grain farmers are feeling the pain regarding the shortage of railcars that carry their produce to market. Because the grain cars are being replaced by oil cars there is a glut of grain in storage and the farmers will not be paid until the grain is transported to the buyers. This is 2013’s crop and now there is a question whether to plant for 2014. With all of the grain resting in silos or in the grain elevators how much need is there for this years crop? It appears that oil transport has overtaken grain shipment by rail and this is the major problem. I don’t understand why the grain farmers are not crying foul and putting their support behind the oil and gas pipelines. It is no secret that I support the idea of transporting oil by way of a pipeline and not because I have a vested interest in the oil industry, but I do have a vested interest in protecting our environment, and wildlife conservation as well. There is far more danger from oil spills utilizing rail as the railways must take advantage of near flat terrain such as river valleys where most cities are located, and lake coastlines that support recreational communities, whereas pipelines can be situated in barren lands far from human habitat. Yes, there would be initial scarring of the land, but you cannot stop nature and before long the pipeline corridors would be once again lush with vegetation and the animals would have easier migration paths. Providing pipelines would free up the railways and provide answers to the transportation problems for many years to come. I wish to thank Jeff Bedard for correcting me regarding my assumption that the CBC executives were to blame for the cancellation of CBC’s contract concerning the telecast of Hockey Night in Canada. I

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Mining industry supports teachers

I was amazed to learn that the average job in B.C.’s coal industry pays $107,000 per year. That’s a living wage that a person can really sink their teeth into and build a solid life around. If you calculate it on a 40 hour work week, across a 52 week year, that’s more than $50 an hour, or five times the minimum wage. And that’s just what the average coal industry job pays. Rather than putting precious resources into training more teachers just to add to the glut of teachers that already exists in B.C., why not put the emphasis on training people for jobs in the mining industry. Mining is high tech these days and the people needed to fill those jobs need high tech skills and training. Besides which, if we’re ever going to have the financial resources to support and employ all those people graduating with teaching certificates we’re going to need the revenues that a healthy mining sector contributes to the province’s bottom line. Donald Leung Burnaby

Temporary foreign workers not needed

This government program was set up to help companies find skilled labour when none is available. Businesses have to explore all avenues up to and include raising the wage to obtain Canadian workers. With a six per cent unemployment rate, and a 13 per cent unemployment of our youth, no restaurant should be hiring temporary foreign workers. Check out ntfw.ca, this website has a map showing all the businesses in Canada that have hired temporary foreign workers. Our local Dairy Queen is listed, I have never seen them advertising for help so why hire foreign workers? Is our government giving them some incentive? I will not be shopping/eating at any business listed using temporary foreign workers. Richard vanRyswyk Naramata, BC

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Timewalkers take note of a good song Kristi Patton

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They have worked with Buddy Holly’s producer and written hits for Anne Murray, Michael Bublé and a slew of international performers. If there is one thing the four members of the Timewalkers know, it is the elements of a great song, and it is simple. “Good songs don’t go bad,” said Ron Irving, who is on guitar, vocals and bass with the Timewalkers, performing at the Dream Café this weekend. They are bringing a setlist packed with the Eagles, the Beatles, Roy Orbison and a bunch of originals hits. B.C.-born Irving is a veteran Canadian singer/songwriter with over 100 songs recorded worldwide in seven languages. Artists who have recorded his songs include the Statler Brothers, Asian pop stars, Jennifer Rush, Lee Greenwood, Lisa Brokop and numerous others. He currently is working on songs to present to Ricky Martin for an upcoming project. Still, he loves being under the spotlight himself. “There is nothing better than playing a song and getting that reaction from an audience. That’s fantastic and you never get tired of that. That is one of the things I enjoy about this group is that we are all friends, we love the music and it is so much fun,” said Irving. “When you are behind the scenes you miss

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that part of the instant response. You send out the songs into a void and sometimes they get back to you and sometimes it’s on the radio or sometimes you don’t hear anything.” It was She Loves You by the Beatles that set the tone for his successful career. “I heard the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show and it totally changed my life. I think the influence was huge on me because I spent a lot of years learning those songs and understanding the structure,” he said. Irving penned Anne Murray’s 90s hit Bluebird, a song he wrote

years prior for his wife at their wedding. The song gave him an opportunity to take a seat from touring and performing life and focus on being a writer. Bluebird also landed him a job at BMG Music Publishing as a staff writer. “In Nashville, I really learned a lot working with some of the great writers there. Their focus was on the story, the lyrics and getting a clear message across,” said Irving. It is where he learned how to grow a thick skin when it comes to putting his thoughts down for the world to see and hear.

“I always love singing for people but also happy to have someone else take my songs and take it for a good spin. You have to have this selfdriven enthusiasm because you face a lot of rejection in this business. A producer might listen to 30 seconds and say ‘Nope, not what I’m looking for’ and hit fast forward. You have to try not to take it too personally,” he said. “It is not an easy business and there is a lot of competition out there for songs.” Irving is a member of the B.C. Country Music Association Hall of Fame, has released two solo CDs

and his songs have received national awards. Country duo One More Girl, who have played in Penticton before, are taking one of his cowritten songs to a whole new place soon. “Britt and Carly McKillip are performing at the Grand Ole Opry for the first time on June 3 and they are doing a song their mother and I wrote called The Hard Way. I am really excited about that. I’m not going to get to be there but I’ve never had a song played at the Grand Ole Opry,” said Irving. He isn’t the only one in the four-person group that has seen a share of success. Michael Vincent is a Warner Bros. recording artist, Bryan Nelson recorded with Buddy Holly’s legendary producer Norman Petty and Luke Isaac writes songs that turns heads at Nashville’s major record labels. “Everyone in the band is also a really good guitar player. Instead of having someone on electric shredding we are doing all our solos on acoustic and a lot of four-part harmony,” said Irving. “We seem to be striking a chord with the boomer crowd and younger people like it too because we ride the fence between these classic songs that everyone knows and our own originals.” The Timewalkers perform at the Dream Café on May 23 and 24. Saturday is already sold out. Tickets are $20 and available in-person at the Dream Café or by calling at 250490-9012.

Celebration Singers bring Broadway fun to the Shatford Centre Kristi Patton

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Modern musical hit songs will fill the Shatford Centre on Friday when the Celebration Singers hit the stage with Babes on Broadway. The all-female, non-profit singing group from Kelowna has been entertaining Okanagan audiences for 15 years and most recently in Penticton last year for a Christmas concert. Choir member DeAnna MacArthur promises this show is going to be full of fun and energy. “The Christmas show is very beautiful vocally, but our spring show is so much fun with all the different costumes, dancing, singing

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Cairo Rogers just proved himself wrong and is glad he did. Rogers, who plays for the Penticton Heat bantam advanced lacrosse team, never thought he had a shot at making Team B.C. to compete for the 2014 President’s Cup (box lacrosse) national championship in Coquitlam Aug. 25-31. “Honestly, I still can’t really believe what’s going on right now,” said Rogers. The 14-year-old attended a Team B.C. tryout for peewees two years ago and made the top 30, but then was cut. Since then it has always been at the back of his mind how amazing it would be to make Team B.C. Rogers was disappointed when he was cut and didn’t want to experience that again. Rogers learned from his previous experience and went into the camp in Langley May 9-11 with the attitude to do his best. “It was almost like redemption,” said Rogers. “I think I wanted it even that much more. “When they told me the good news I was just ecstatic, I was on cloud nine,” he said. Rogers was a bit intimidated during the camp because there was so many good players and said the skill level was “just crazy.” “It’s fast. It’s always moving. You can’t get caught standing still,” said Rogers. He quickly learned that players made split second decisions and knew where the ball was going. Rogers’ coach Dan Chetner said the game is played at a higher level in the Lower Mainland, which is where most players selected to Team B.C. are from. “I think it’s a fantastic accomplishment for Cairo and well-deserved,” said Chetner. Chetner added it’s not easy to make Team

B.C. and Rogers is just the fourth player from Penticton to do so. “It’s a huge accomplishment,” he said. Chetner said Rogers’ biggest asset is his willingness to play at the highest level. He has coached Rogers for about six years and has watched the youngster continue to work on his stick skills and understanding of the game, wanting to get the best out of himself and his teammates. “He’s always been a guy you can count on to work his hardest out there,” said Chetner.

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Vees begin restocking process Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Restocking the Penticton Vees for the 201415 British Columbia Hockey League season begins with their spring camp May 22-25 at the South Okanagan Events Centre. The Vees invited 128 players born between 1995-99 giving them a chance to make an impression on the organization. “I think it’s going to be a strong camp,” said Vees coach-GM Fred Harbinson, adding that they have young kids coming in to provide a potential glimpse of the future. “We’re really excited about the talent level that we have.” Players will be divided into eight teams of two goalies, ﬁve defenceman and nine forwards. A large number of the players will be extended invites to the Vees’ main training camp in August. With the 10 returning players, Harbinson said they should be able to assemble an

exciting hockey club. Returning to the Vees are goalie Hunter Miska, defenceman Patrick Sexton, Jarod Hilderman and Alexandre Coulombe with forwards Cody DePourcq, Steen Cooper, Matthew Serratore, Riley Alferd, Jack Ramsey, Max Coatta and Cam Amantea. Josh Blanchard is now a Surrey Eagle as the Vees moved him to complete the future considerations part of the deal that landed them Nic Pierog for Anthony Conti. The Vees have also picked up blueliner Mike Lee. The 18-year-old from Hamden, Conn., spent the last two seasons with The Gunnery Prep, according to his proﬁle on Eliteprospects. com. Lee, who is committed to the University of Vermont for the 2015-16 season, brings something Harbinson felt they lacked a bit last season. “He’s a good, puck-moving defenceman,” said Harbinson. “We were built more on de-

fending than maybe moving the puck. This year we want to be able to move the puck a little quicker out of our own end.” Harbinson said the toughest part of their spring camp will be speaking to all of the players at the end. He said the organization feels it’s important to have one-on-one meetings even though a lot of teams don’t do that. The Vees also plan to use half of their 19 afﬁliate player cards after the weekend. The remaining AP cards will be used as the season progresses. The games will be in the OHA Training Centre Friday through Sunday, with exit interviews being conducted after each game on Sunday. Friday’s games begin at 8 a.m. with the ﬁnal played at 4:45 p.m. Games resume Saturday at 7:45 a.m. with the last one at 4:30 p.m. Sunday games are at 8 a.m., 9:35, 11:10 and 12:45 p.m.

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In addition to not doing well in the pool, the six-foot-four Hayden was assaulted and arrested by riot police in a case of mistaken identity. “It was a very emotional time for me and I almost quit swimming after that,” he said. But keeping his eyes on the prize, and with the help of many others, he stuck with it. Thirteen-year-old Ben Say, a member of the Penticton Pikes, was among the kids who signed on for the course and at the end of the two days was glad he did. “It was really awe-

some. I learned tons. Did every stroke which is good for improving,” said Say. “He (Hayden) was always positive. Really good coach. He watched every single person at this camp and gave them feedback. It was super cool to be coached by someone who had been in the Olympics.” Hayden intends to build his future around helping kids. “I don’t want to be another swimmer who just did good,” he said. “I was a young swimmer once too and I understanding the role I am in now.”

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Hair of the Dog Grooming Salon came to be as Briana Jacques desired to work for herself and with dogs. The four-legged friends were always a big part of Jacques’ life growing up in Kamloops. Struggling to find her career path, a friend helped Jacques, 32, make her discovery by asking Jacques to close her eyes and visualize doing something that makes her happy. “That day I decided I wanted to work for myself and I wanted to work with animals, primarily dogs,” she said. In 2006, she began doing research on dog businesses that existed and figured out what she could do that Penticton would support. Grooming pets seemed like the logical step so she took a six-month grooming course and opened in 2008. Jacques admitted it was scary at first. “I surprise myself everyday when I take my deposit to the bank,” said Jacques, who worked three jobs while getting her business going. “I made it through another week.” Hair of the Dog is based in Jacques’s home at 182 Granby Ave. and employs one person alongside her. What Jacques loves about her business is she can stop at any time and watch dogs wrestle each other and do the strangest things. “It’s so entertaining,” she said. Jacques enjoys seeing how goofy the dogs get. “It’s pretty hard to have a bad day,” she said. Trying to give dogs a haircut can be challenging as they never stop moving. Then there are their teeth to watch for. “They want to chew on your face, chew on your tools,” she said smiling. “It’s definitely a test of patience. Some dogs are more work than others.” Jacques, who owns three dogs, including a Japanese Chin named Soba, said shih tzu’s are the best for her business. Anything with short hair, including Boxers and Frenchies, she doesn’t see much. Jacques said her salon receives lots of positive feedback. “She is a great young lady for what she has been able to accomplish in her life,” said customer Leigh Follestad. “She’s fantastic.” Jacques worked for Follestad in the past and he said it was a natural progression when she became a dog groomer for him to take his pets to her. “She spent the extra effort and the extra time with her,” said Follestad. “Treated them unbelievably well. She really has a way with animals.” Follestad added that Jacques has been

Briana Jacques, owner of Hair of the Dog Grooming salon, is the newest member of the Top 40 under 40. Jacques is known to treat her customers’ pets like her own, including soba, a Japanese chin. When customers leave their dogs at Jacques’ salon, they know their pets are in good hands.

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great professionally. As Penticton embraces Jacques’s business, she gives back. Jacques provides free grooming and has volunteered time to the Boston Terrier Rescue Canada, Habitat for Humanity and Hug a Bull. Hair of the Dog also attends and donates to dog-related events such as the SPCA’s Paws for a Cause, Critteraid Mutt Strut, See

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Penticton-based Cannery Brewing has launched a new beer in honour of the summer season, Skaha Summer Ale. To pay tribute to the world-famous Skaha Bluffs, micro-brewery Cannery Brewing has launched a blond ale that they say is a refreshing, thirst-quenching beer perfect for a hot summer day. “Our brewing team was eager to create something new this year for our summer seasonal. We wanted to create something unique and different,” Cannery Brewing’s head brewer Ross Thompson explained. “This is light and summery, but it’s also a beer drinker’s beer. It’s well-balanced, flavourful and complex. We added white wheat malt and German ale

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Okanogan Casino - 1 Day - May 25 ........................... $30 Millbay - 1 Day - Jun 3 ................................................. $30 Silver Reef - 3 Days - Jun 9*, Jul 16 ............... SALE $194 Silver Reef - 4 Days - May 26*, Jun 22........... SALE $269 Coeur D'Alene - 3 Days - Jul 28 $40 EPC ............... $179 Coeur D'Alene - 4 Days - Jun 2*, Aug 18 $60 EPC $229 Tulalip - 4 Days - Jun 2*, 16 ..................................... $329 Swinomish - 4 Days - Jun 8* .......................... SALE $259 Wendover - 7 Days - Jun 21 ..................................... $379 Reno - 8 Days - Sep 27............................................. $349 Lincoln City - 6 Days - Oct 5.................................... $595

Book any tour leaving in May or June and receive double points. Plus be entered into a draw for a trip for 2 to Coeur D’Alene (3 Day). Christmas Tours Now Available! *Guaranteed Tours SUMMER HOURS: MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 10:00AM TO 2:00PM

250-493-5757

Toll Free: 1-877-786-3860 2904 Skaha Lake Road Penticton, B.C.

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Spring Escapes & Scenic Sights

Share the moments– go group travel Scandinavia Tweedsmuir Park & Bella Coola Barkerville & Sun Peaks Resort Early booker discounts! Cruising the Lower Fraser River San Juan Islands Cruise Oregon Coast

July July July Sept Sept Sept

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Vancouver to Skagway Cruise & Whitehorse Hawaii Cruise West Coast Cruise & Rail

Aug 2 Sept 19 Sept 24

16 days 8 days 5 days 5 days 5 days 7 days

$7660 $2190 $745 $1280 $1395 $1355

7 days from $1265 17 days from $3780 12 days from $2470

www.wellsgraytours.com You’re invited to our Client Appreciation Spring Tea! Come spend a fun afternoon with Wells Gray Tours. Reconnect with your fellow travellers, meet new friends and enjoy refreshments. It’s our way of saying Thank You for your business and we look forward to visiting with you!

Thursday, May 29th 2014 Penticton 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Days Inn Conference 152 Riverside Dr. Please RSVP 250-493-1255

Silver Reef Summer Special

Silver Reef - 3 Days • Jun. 11*, Jul. 9, Aug. 6.............................................................................$199 Silver Reef - 4 Days • May 26*, Jun. 15 .....................................................................................$274 Best of Washington & Oregon - 8 Days • Jun. 8* Guaranteed Departure!.....................$829 Dune Buggy, Wildlife Safari, Oregon Coast. Incl. 8 Meals & up to $45 in Casino incentives! Clearwater & Tulalip Resorts - 5 Days • May 25*, Sept. 22* ................................. From $479 Tulalip Including Seattle - 5 Days • Jun. 16*, Sept. 15* Includes 7 Meals ....................... $489 Tulalip - 3 Days • Jun. 11*, Jul. 7, 29, Aug. 26 ..............................................................................$259 Tulalip - 4 Days • Jun. 3*, 23*, Jul. 15, Aug. 12, 18 .............................................................From $349 Coeur d'Alene Bingo Weekend - 4 Days • Jun. 19, Nov. 13 ...................................From $279 Lavender, Flowers & 'Roos Too - 5 Days • Jul. 6 ................................................... From $519 Whales & Wildcards - 4 Days • Aug. 24.................................................................................$399 Christmas in July - 4 Days • Jul. 21 ........................................................................................$439 Sips, Slots & Shopping - 3 Days • Sept. 12*, Nov. 7*......................................................... $339 Sips, Slots & Shopping - 4 Days • Oct. 2* .......................................................................... $439 Grey Cup 2014 - 3 Days • Nov. 29* Don't Miss the Party of the Year! ...........................From $659

Autumn Journeys

Yellowstone, Grand Tetons & Black Hills - 12 Days • Sept. 2 .................................$1449 Fall Foliage in the Great Lakes incl. Chicago - 13 Days • Sept. 13 ......................$3349 Ring of Fire incl. Mt. St. Helens & Crater Lake - 8 Days • Sept. 13......................$1279 Canyons, Vistas & Desert Sunsets - 16 Days • Sept. 20 .............................................$2299 Oregon Coast Gamble - 7 Days • Sept. 28 & Oct. 5 ....................................................From $679 Minot Norsk Hostfest - 9 Days • Sept. 28 .........................................................................$1699 Rediscover the Silver State - 13 Days • Sept. 29...........................................................$1339 Grand Circle Splendors - 16 Days • Oct. 4 .......................................................................$3099 NYC for the Holidays - 6 Days • Nov. 30 ...........................................................................$3199

Check out www.sunfuntours.ca for more 2014 vacation experiences. SUMMER HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM PHONE CALLS ALWAYS WELCOME

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FAST AND Reliable Plumbing Repairs, 24/7. Call Parker Dean for your next plumbing job. Present this ad and get $50 off. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.

POWELL RIVER and Region Transition House Society is posting for a full-time “Stopping the Violence Counsellor.” For a complete job posting, please email Julie at chamberj@telus.net.

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Help Wanted ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call 250-979-4357 to set up your FREE consultation in Penticton. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience. BDO Canada Limited. Trustee in Bankruptcy. 200-1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna , BC V1Y 9X1

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Muskoka Language International Homestay program is looking for host families for July 21-August 1, 2014. Information night is May 22, 6:30-8:00 pm at the Penticton Community Centre. Join us for an evening to learn what it takes to become a Host Family. Becoming a homestay family is an opportunity to share Canadian Culture with an international student, have fun, and earn additional income. Phone 250-490-5639 or email spellbinders@shaw.ca

Personals MEET SINGLES right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-712-9851

Lost & Found Found, cover for skate blade from Source for Sports, Conklin area, (250)490-8846 Found, eyeglasses, black metal rims, Warren Ave. East, phone (778)476-1365 Found, prescription glasses, near Atkinson & Joy Ave., call (250)493-0332 LOST; Chinese ironwood walking stick about a metre in height, dark brown with grooving about 1/3 down handle, we believe it was left in the lane behind Windsor Ave., Huge sentimental value for the military man that lost it, call (250)770-8234

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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Highway linehaul Owner Operators based in our Kelowna terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving experience/ training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneﬁts package.

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract & details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com Call 604-968-5488 Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted. Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051. CERTIFIED Dental Assistant required for an orthodontic office in Vernon. Must have CDA & Ortho Module. Maternity leave position. Please email resumes to: doctor@kerseyorthodontics.com by May 24 Experienced Hair stylist required for full or part time, busy salon with high volume walk-in traffic, located in the Penticton Lakeside Resort & Casino, resumes to Shingata Salon or call 250-490-5045

Education/Trade Schools

HOLLAND

James Otto 1934 - 2014

CLARK Barbara

Mrs. Barbara Clark sadly passed away Thursday, May 15, 2014. She will be missed dearly by her loving children, Stephen & wife Gwen Clark, Sandy Waid, Denise Clark; grandchildren, James, Cody, Kirsten, Brandon, Nicole, James and greatgrand child Zoey; sisters, Pat Mayert & Brenda Gelthorpe. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The family wishes to thank the nursing staff at Westview Extended Care in Penticton. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Diabetes Society or Heart and Lung Association.

After a long battle with cancer James Otto Holland passed away peacefully on May 13 with his family at his side. Jim is survived by his loving partner Gina, children; Jim (Sandra), Dwayne, Greg, Joanne (Allan), Lisa (Bob), Kelly (Laurie), many grandchildren, and great grandchildren that he adored, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. He will always be remembered for his red hat, maroon cherry truck, his love of hunting, fishing and his daily visits to Tim Horton’s. Jim was an outgoing person who will be remembered and missed dearly. No service by request. Thanks to Dr. Paisley and all the palliative care nurses.

EVERDEN RUST FUNERAL SERVICES 250-493-4112

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Education/Trade Schools APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship for Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Application deadline May 31, 2014. Send applications: fbula@langara.bc.ca More information online at: www.bccommunitynews.com/ our-programs/scholarship

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Employment

Services

Help Wanted

Trades, Technical

Carpet Cleaning

Home Improvements

NOW HIRING

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

426889 BC Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons

1077 Westminster Ave, Penticton, 1697 Fairview Road, Penticton, #100-2695 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton Food Counter Attendant (NOC: 6641) 25 Vacancies Flex Position: Permanent, Full-Time, Part-Time, Shift, Weekend, Day, Night, Evening, $10.25 Hourly + Medical Benefits Start Date: ASAP No experience or education required Apply now to: b.sym@shaw.ca Fax: 1.778.476.5991 Mail: 331 Martin St, Penticton, BC, V2A 5K6 .

FOUNTAIN TIRE is seeking a reliable, motivated

LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN,

experienced in brakes, suspension, front end, wheel alignments and all related services. Candidates should posses quality workmanship, superior customer experience, and able to work in a team environment. At Fountain Tire, you’d have a great place to work - competitive compensation, a manager with a large support network, and the chance to learn and grow. This position can lead to bigger opportunities! Apply in person with resume to 359 Dawson Ave, attention Scott.

LOWER SIMILKAMEEN COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY Incorporated 1976

Telephone: 250-499-2352 Fax: 250-499-2333

Assisted Living Coordinator TERM PART-TIME POSITION The Lower Similkameen Community Services Society is seeking an Assisted Living Coordinator who will champion the delivery of exemplary services to residents of our 14 unit assisted living residence. Responsibilities include oversight of all assisted living services including personal care, social and recreational programs, hospitality services and emergency response. This position is “term”, duration expected to be 6 to 12 months. Qualifications: • Resident Care Attendant, Home Support or Assisted Living Worker Certificate, registered with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry • Demonstrated management experience and education • Demonstrated leadership abilities evidenced by employment experience • Current Food Safe Level 1 certification • Current First Aid Certification with CPR Other Required Skills: Excellent communication skills (verbal & written); and demonstrated competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. For a comprehensive explanation of duties and qualifications, contact the undersigned for a Job Description. The successful applicant must consent to a criminal record review. Hours: part-time, 25 hours per week (5 days per week) Starting Wage: $21.61 per hour, plus benefits Send Applications marked “CONFIDENTIAL” by June 3, 2014 to: Mail: Sarah Martin, Administrative Assistant Lower Similkameen Community Services Society 720 – 3rd Street, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N3 Fax: 250-499-2333 Email: adminassistant@LSCSS.com

426889 BC Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons 1077 Westminster Ave, Penticton 1697 Fairview Road, Penticton #100-2695 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton 8907 Main Street, Osoyoos, BC 185-5717 Main Street, Oliver, BC 7710 Prairie Valley Road, Summerland BC Food Service Supervisor (NOC: 6212) 6 Vacancies Flex Position: Permanent, Full-Time, Part-Time, Shift, Weekend, Day, Night, Evening, $12.53 Hourly + Medical Benefits Start Date: ASAP 1-2 Years Experience Required. Education not required Apply now to b.sym@shaw.ca Fax: 1.778.476.5991 Mail: 331 Martin St, Penticton, BC, V2A5K6

LINE COOKS/PREP COOKS: The Naramata Pub & Grill is now hiring line and prep cooks to join our team to showcase their talents in a newly refreshed pub-style restaurant. Foodsafe certification required. Email resume to info@naramatapub.ca by May 21, 2014.

PENTICTON TOWING is now hiring operators with or without experience for Penticton, Summerland & Princeton. Requirements are a Class 3 Driver’s License with air. Benefits package. Please send resume to: dispatcher@penticton towing.com Do not attend for interview, candidates will be contacted.

Trades, Technical

The Garage Hair Studio in Penticton is looking for a Hair stylist and Esthetician to join our team. We are a busy Salon in newly developed area looking for someone with a positive attitude and is a team player. Clientele is an asset but not required. Please Contact Judy with resume and references at 778476-5777

Penticton Lakeside Resort requires a full-time janitor, must be able to work weekends, call Nancy at 250-493-9756 S E RV E R S / B A RT E N D E R S : The Naramata Pub & Grill, a newly refreshed pub-style restaurant, is looking for high energy and friendly staff to join our team! Serving It Right required. Email resume: info@naramatapub.ca by May 21. St. Andrews By the Lake Golf Course is looking for full and part time servers, above minimum wage, fax resume to: 250-497-5287 or email: standrews@shawbiz.ca

INSULATION APPLICATORS required for residential and commercial work. Experience preferred but will train candidate with a hard work ethic and positive attitude. Valid drivers licence and reliable vehicle required. Good starting wage plus dental and extended medical coverage. Email resume to admin@advantageinsulationltd.ca or fax resume to 250-765-6409 or call 250-491-9794. RADIUM Technologies Inc. is currently looking for: PIPEFITTER’S Camp work 14/7 rotation. In Grande Cache, Alberta. Fax your resume to 780-567-3789 or email resumes@radiumtech.ca

Medical/Dental

MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT Princeton, B.C. Full time position – 40 hours per week

The Cascade Medical Clinic in Princeton B.C. is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to work as part of their team in their fast paced medical office environment. Candidate must have successfully completed an MOA program or have relevant experience and education. The successful candidate will require a strong knowledge of computers. Experience working with Med Access is an asset but not required.

Please email resume and references to:

sosdivision@shaw.ca

Or fax: 778-476-5992 Closing date: Friday May 16th, 2014

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MEAT CUTTER OLIVER Buy-Low Foods in Oliver has an immediate opening for a Meat Cutter Journeyperson. This is a Permanent P/T position which may became a F/T position. The successful candidate will have previous, relevant grocery experience and post-secondary Meat Cutting training. Please reply in conﬁdence to: Human Resources: people@buy-low.com or Fax (604)882-5161 We look forward to hearing from you! We will respond to those whom we contact for an interview. Please reference the location and position you are applying for. We thank you in advance for taking the time to send a resume.

MEAT CUTTER We are recruiting for a relief Meat Cutter Journeyperson. Hours are flexible and negotiable. The successful candidate will have previous, relevant grocery experience and post-secondary Meat Cutting training. Please reply in conﬁdence to : Human Resources: replytothis posting@gmail.com We look forward to hearing from you!

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Financial Services

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Cleaning Services A) MISS MOP N’ TASKER. Licensed, bonded & insured professional house cleaning service. Contact 250-809-7522 B & C Cleaning, residential, commercial & construction cleaning, yard clean-ups & maintenance, licensed & bonded, Bill & Cheryl Watson, owner operators, (250)4887964

Countertops REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.

Garden & Lawn HERBARIA GARDEN AND LAWN. Spaces are available for weekly lawn care. The flowering shrubs that bloom in early/mid spring that are blooming now get pruned after they flower. Other gardening services that are available include hedge-trimming, weeding, soil amendment, mulching, edging of beds and more. Free quote/estimate. Call Paul at 250-493-3362 Valley Wide Lawn & Yard Care. Fully experienced fruit tree and landscape pruner. Now booking 2014 lawn care packages. Mowing, power raking and aeration. NO charge fertilizer program, free estimates. Phone Gerald at 250493-5161. Serving Penticton to Osoyoos areas.

Handypersons Handyman wanted: truck, strong, dependable & honest, for emptying a house/yard work, (250)460-2228 Painting, fences, decks, reno’s, garbage hauling, site & yard clean-up, cleaning (home or business), Call 250-4871384 or 250-488-6707

Home Improvements

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Bathrooms • Kitchens Windows and Doors Decks/Fencing • Vinyl Decking Landscaping

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For more info please call 250-492-0444 Ext: 219 or 205 or email:

At U1ST - MOVING 2 men on a two ton truck. $70/hr. Call 250-859-8362. FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687

Painting & Decorating HERE COME THE PAINTERS, 13 years experience, Interior/Exterior, 250-486-2331 P.A. Design, Interior Decorating consultations, for appointment call 250-490-6756 Painting; Interior - Exterior, decks, fencing, landscaping, cleaning (home/business), 250-487-1384, 250-488-6707 WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

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3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour

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

Rubbish Removal Garbage hauling, metal hauling, batteries, furniture/appliances hauled to dump, dirty jobs too! (250)488-6707 PENTICTON Junk Removal! Anything goes! Household waste, furniture and appliances to the dump 250-770-0827

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay Ginseng tarps 24’ x 80’ for shade or windbreak. Inexpensive and attractive solution for hay shed, livestock shelter etc. $150 each. 250-558-8322. Quote available for installation. 22’ gooseneck tip pg trailer, 27,000lb axles, 95lb winch.

Livestock Weiner pigs for sale.$125.00. 250-546-9766.

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances Kenmore Washer & Dryer, 1 year old, like new, $400, White Kenmore Fridge, Maytag Washer & Dryer, mint, $300, can deliver, 250-770-0827

Free Items Older Frigidaire fridge, upper freezer, works well, good beer fridge, (250)493-5334

Furniture

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Like new, kids pine Canwood bunk bed, pics avail., $200 obo., text to 250-462-4995

Financial Services

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VINYL DECKING

Armor Decking sales & installation. **10 year warranty** Serving the Okanagan Valley for the past 10 years. Free estimates for complete deck repairs. South Okanagan 250-490-5630 info@ricklynrenos.ca

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390 Greenwood Drive TOY and YARD SALE! Good quality used toys including Barbie house, play kitchen, kid’s table and chairs and much more. Saturday May 24 from 8am to 1pm.

Dauphin Park Annual Garage Sale May 24th, 8:30-3pm, 197 Dauphin Ave. Dauphin Mobile Home Park Moving Sale, workshop tools & machines, new 4x4 utility trailer frame, camping equip., household, 8-2, Sat., May 24, 8-1, Sun, May 25, 1025 Birch St., Ok Falls MULTI - Family Garage Sale. Saturday May 31st from 8:00 to 1:00. 3462 South Main St Penticton (Skaha Gardens). SATURDAY MAY 24, 8 am - noon, 742 Penticton Ave in the lane. MOVING, must sell, offers. Kitchen utensils, dishes, flatware, pots, pans, casseroles. Furnishings chairs, screens, side tables, shelves, etc ...

Misc. for Sale A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40’ Containers under $2500! Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders JD 892D LC excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com KILL BED bugs & their eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot. SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT or call 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS. Hot savings - Spring sale! 20x24 $4,348. 25x24 $4,539. 30x30 $6,197. 32x36 $7,746. 40x46 $12,116. 47x72 $17,779. One end wall included. Call Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or online: www.pioneersteel.ca Tired of high gas prices? the solution is an Italian Motorino Electric Scooter, new, only 29 Km’s, w/helmet, vest & covers, paid $2500, have receipts, $1800 (no tax), (250)770-1811

Misc. Wanted BUYING Coin Collections, Estates, Antiques, Native Art, Silver, Jewelry 250-499-0251

Real Estate Acreage for Sale 18+ acres on Green Mtn Rd., natural setting, lovely building sites/view, water license, rustic cabin, $134,900, call 250-4927196 6.27 Ac. near Edgewood, full RV hookup, $89,900, cash offers, e mail for pics: selkirk8@telus.net 250-269-7328

Double wide, 2bdrm, 2bath, open plan with family room, dbl windows, gyp rock lined inside, newer roof, furnace, A/C, fenced, 2-storage sheds, family park in Penticton, only $79,500. Call 250-492-4625

From custom building to major repairs, insurance claims, renovations & parts. Free estimates, reasonable rates and seniors’ discounts available. For all your RV Needs, call 250-493-7445 Penticton

Apt/Condo for Rent

Commercial/ Industrial 5000sqft bldg. & fenced outdoor storage in Kelowna at a great deal! Call 250-878-6455 APPLE PLAZA, Prime Central location, 2300sqft. in busy plaza, ample parking, also 220 sqft. shared office space avail., call Barb 250-492-6319 WARREN Ave. 1000&1500sq’ units of comm/industrial w/ compounded yard & overhead doors. 250-765-3295

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Trucks & Vans 1984 GMC, 1 ton dually, flat black, rebuilt 454, turbo 400, new interior, cowl hood, headers, lots done, runs excellent, $3000 obo, 778-476-2046 1994 GMC 3500, 6.5 Turbo Diesel, Crew Cab, Dually, topper, fully equp., 2nd motor, super condition, tough, must see! Cheap at $8,500. Call 250-260-4435

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Mobile Homes & Pads Olalla, Clean, spacious, park like setting, 2bdrm, 1.5ba, laundry rm, front rm, kitchen, rec rm, sundeck, w/d/f/s/dw, workshop, $925/mo., ref’s, NO SMOKING, 1 pet ok, avail. July 1, (250)499-5700

Homes for Rent Gallagher Lake Oliver, 4bdrm, 2.5ba, large home, large fenced lot, 5appl., ref’s & security dep. req., np, ns, $1300+util., (250)462-4007 Keremeos 524 6th Ave., NEW 3 beds, 2 baths, W/D, fenced yard, $950/month plus hydro, N/S Pets iffy. Must verify income. Apply in person evenings.

OLALLA - Clean Spacious bright home park like area, bright 3 bdrm, 1 full bath, laundry room, W/D F/S Garage, Lg. deck, No Smoking, References required Small pet ok. Avail. Now $900/mo., 250499-5700

Shared Accommodation Unique opportunity, shared house, respectable neighbourhood, on bus route, male or female, prefer employed person, np, call (250)462-2658

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Elks Club has a management meeting at 6 p.m. and a lodge meeting at 7:30 p.m. for election of officers. N aramaTa T hE Country s CoTTish Dance Club has classes at 7 p.m. Please bring soft-soled shoes to wear for dancing. For more information call Davina at 250-4871272. Classes are held Wednesdays through April from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Shatford Centre. Neither Scottish background nor a partner is required. o kaNagaN s ouTh and i mmigraNT Community Services is offering free English classes. For more info, stop by the office at 508 Main St. or call 250492-6299. T hE b ErEavEmENT rEsourCE Centre at 626 Martin St. hosts weekly drop-in grief support sessions Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Adults welcome. a l C o h o l i C s has a NoNymous Nooners meetings Monday to Friday noon at 1197 Main St. Call service 24 hours is 250490-9216. Night group meets in the Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. at 1498 Government St. The Summerland group meets at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. in the basement. CarE ClosET ThrifT Store at 574 Main St. has weekly specials and special auctions. Open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds to the local hospital and hospice. Donations always welcome. summErlaNd arT Club meets Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Summerland Library. Painters of all levels welcome. Workshops available. Contact Mary at 250-494-5851 for info. PENTiCToN duPliCaTE bridgE Club holds weekly games Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays at 1 p.m. and

the Under 100 Club Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. in the Penticton library. Call Birgitta at 250-7701154 for info. fosTEr CarE iNfo sessions every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at MCFD Resource Office. For info call Moe at 250770-7524 or visit www. fosterbc.ca or www.mcf. gov.bc.ca/foster. al-aNoN for friENds and family of alcoholics at 7:30 p.m. at United Church, 696 Main St. Call 250-490-9272 for info. P ENTiCToN T hE aCadEmy of Music String Orchestra rehearses from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. in the lounge of the Leir House, 220 Manor Park Ave. New members welcome. Please call 250-4937977 for more info. NEw To ThE Oliver Senior Centre: Zumba lessons, all-around active exercise. Every Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Call 250-498-6142 for more information. Everyone welcome. E v E ry biNgo wEdNEsday in the Legion hall with the Ladies Auxiliary, 502 Martin St. at 1 p.m. Lunches are available. okaNagaN falls sENiors’ Centre has music and coffee from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and carpet bowling at 1 p.m. sENiors’ rECrEaTioN aNd Wellness Centre at 439 Winnipeg St. hosts euchre every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call Betty at 250-490-0468 for more information. ThE ordEr of St. Luke meets on the first and third Wednesdays in St. Saviours’ Church at noon for healing prayer. olivEr doublE o Quilters have drop-in activities Wednesdays. haNd aNd fooT canasta at 1 p.m. in the Penticton Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. Lessons available for those who have never played before. Call June evenings at 250-492-7630 for info. aNavETs has humP Day with Stu’s kitchen open

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calendar Fitness Friends meet at 10 a.m. in the Legion hall at 502 Martin St. Come get in shape. Call Dot at 250-492-5400. south main dropin Centre has Spanish conversation and carpet bowl at 10 a.m., bingo, improver line dance and crafters meet at 1 p.m. Call 250-493-2111 to confirm line dance activities. desert sage spinners and Weavers Guild meets at 10 a.m. at the Oliver Community Centre. Visitors are always welcome. If you are interested in becoming a member stop by or

contact Gail Erickson at rgerickson@telus.net or 250-498-4959. C anadian r oyal legion branch 40 has crib and drop-in pool at 7 p.m. in the Legion hall at 502 Martin St. anavets have struCtured pool at 6:30 p.m. elks Club on Ellis Street has darts at 7 p.m. All skill levels welcome. F alls o kanagan seniors’ Centre has Scrabble at 10 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m. and crib at 7 p.m. a l C o h o l i C s night a nonymous group meets at 8 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. in the

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Outreach Centre. The Okanagan Falls group meets at 8 p.m. at 5328 Hawthorne St., and the men’s book study group runs at 7:30 p.m. at 102 1825 Main St. Vineyard Church. tops (take oFF Pounds Sensibly) meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 523 Jermyn Ave. Call Merle at 250-770-8093. al-anon For Friends and family of alcoholics meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Summerland United Church. Call 250-4909272. City peaCh toastmasters meet from noon to 1 p.m. at the Penticton United Church. Toastmasters improves speaking abilities and leadership skills. Call 250-4922362 for info.

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the oliver senior Centre, 5876 Airport St., has bingo with a loonie pot every Friday at 1 p.m. pentiCton seniors Computer Club dropin sessions Monday and Friday from 1 to 2:30

p.m. People may sign up for memberships, classes or have computer problems solved. Picture class on Mondays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. eight week grieFsupport walking group on alternate Friday and Wednesday mornings starting at the Penticton Art Gallery from 10 a.m. to noon, April 11 to May 30. Please call Andrea at 250-492-9071 ext. 2203 for more information. C anadian r oyal legion branch 40 has daily lunches from Monday to Thursday, with fish and chips on Friday at 11:30 a.m., allyou-can-eat spaghetti at 6 p.m. for $7 and Destiny in the lounge at 6:30 p.m. seniors singles lunCh Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday. For location call 250-496-5980 or 250-770-8622. 890 wing oF South Okanagan Air Force Association meets at 4 p.m. in the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. anavets has karaoke with Shawna at 8 p.m., Scotch doubles pool at 6:30 p.m. b ereavement t he resourCe Centre at

626 Martin St. hosts weekly drop-in grief support sessions Friday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Adults welcome. For more information on other available programs or support in the loss of a pet, call 250490-1107. elks Club on Ellis Street has drop-in fun darts and pool at 7 p.m. eagles have dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. with entertainment following.

UPCOMING EVENTS you are welCome to come and enjoy a cup of coffee and a muffin while perusing the Spring Fair at Summerland United Church, 13204 Henry Ave., on May 24 from 8 a.m. until noon. The fair features a sale of household items, puzzles, books, plants, jam, relish and baking. Canadian disaster animal Response Team training coming up in Summerland on May 24 at the Summerland Fire Hall. This course, to Introduction Emergency Pet Services, is the basic course for volunteers to assist by

safely evacuating and safely sheltering animals in an emergency response or disaster. The cost of the course is $35, starting at 9 a.m. and finishing at 4 p.m. Please go to www.cdart.org to download a registration form or call Deborah Silk at 250-493-9752 for more details. C anadian C eliaC assoCiation, Penticton Satellite Quarterly Coffee Meeting will be held on May 29 at 1:30 p.m. in Rm 138 of Interior Health Unit at Government and Carmi. Come and meet fellow Celiacs and Gluten Sensitive individuals. For info, contact pentictonceliac-gf@yahoo.com or call 250-493-8542. p entiCton u nited ChurCh is hosting the Kelowna International Choir, under the direction of Dennis Colpitts, on June 1 at 3 p.m. This year’s presentation is entitled Something to Sing About: Canadiana, promising many toe-tapping rhythms, beautiful harmonies, and lots of listening variety. Tickets are $10 and available at the United Church, 696 Main St.

o kanagan s outh Club n aturalists ’ meets on May 22 at 7 p.m. in the Penticton United Church. Speaker is biologist Lisa Scott on The Okanagan’s Least Wanted, the battle against invasive species in our region. show your diva style at Penticton Hospital Auxiliary’s Battle of the Divas fundraiser June 8, 12:30 to 4 p.m. at the Lakeside Resort, featuring spinning, zumba and belly fit. Tickets $30 (early bird before May 16) $25 including fun sessions, divine dessert and door prizes as well as prizes for the zaniest workout outfits for teams and individuals. Tickets available at PRH Gift Shop, Lakeside Resort, Get Bent Studios and Riverside Fitness. Call June at 250-4909786 for info. Proceeds go to Penticton Regional Hospital. summerland Quest soCiety presents their ninth biennial public garden tour in Summerland on June 28. For more information call Marilyn Topham 250-494-6463 or email questsociety@ shaw.ca.

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