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Sixty years ago, with the hopes of the nation riding on their backs, a small-town team from Penticton returned world amateur hockey supremacy to Canada. It was March 6, 1955 and thousands of disbelieving fans who packed the Krefeld Arena on the outskirts of Dusseldorf, West Germany watched as the Penticton Vees, behind the shutout netminding of Ivan McLelland, blanked the defending World Champion Russians 5-0. Relying on the gritty, physically-punishing style of play that got them through the ﬁrst seven games of the tournament undefeated, the boys from the Peach City hit hard and scored often, building up a 3-0 lead by the second period en route to victory and a place in history. However, in McLelland’s book Gold Mine to Gold Medal, he wrote that the game actually did not begin well for Canada. “Our defence gives up the puck in our zone, and Russia is handed two good scoring chances,” he wrote. “Then, George McAvoy is given a penalty. The Russians try again, but no goal for their efforts.” After killing off the penalties, Mike Shabaga scores on a beautiful pass by Jim Fairburn, giving Canada a 1-0 lead. Bill Warwick made it 2-0 while trying to clear the puck from behind the Russian net and it hits their defenceman and goes in. Warwick scored again and McAvoy added Canada’s ﬁfth goal. Viktor Shuvalov, 92, the lone surviving member of the Russian national team said they were “hopelessly unlucky.” He responded through an email, translated by the Russian Ice Hockey Federation, that the Canadians gathered a really powerful team after the loss in 1954 and the game against them was tough. “After 1954, I guess the Hockey Canada management understood that they can’t beat us by hardly shedding any blood, so in Germany, team Canada was much stronger than

THE 1955 World Championship Vees, from left to right, Captain George McAvoy, Ivan McLelland, Kevin Conway and Hal Tarala celebrating their 5-0 win over Russia at the tournament, which was held in Germany.

a year ago.” Shuvalov, a five-time all-star in Russia, said they didn’t learn anything about Canada until they were at the tournament. During the loss, Shuvalov said the top line of Yuri Krylov, Alexander Uvarov and Valentin Kuzin missed a lot of good chances. “The defenceman Pavel Zhiburtovich played with broken finger (had novocaine injections) since the first game, but the Canadians were lucky to score almost every

chance,” said Shuvalov, who scored 222 goals in 150 games in the Russian Elite League. “Former professionals, the Warwick brothers played brilliantly.” For the Vees, who defeated the Sudbury Wolves 3-2 in the 1954 Allen Cup, there were some substantial on-and off-ice hurdles just to get to Europe for the chance to compete for the title. Described by some people in their own country as unsuitable to represent Canada,

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Survivor in Princeton shooting testifies Dale Boyd

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The survivor of a tripleshooting in Princeton testified he thought he was simply breaking up an argument between friends. “I turned to go to the bathroom and the next thing I know my ears are ringing,” Bradley Martin said. “I realized half my body had gone numb. I looked down at my chest and there was blood.” Martin paused and closed his eyes for a moment before continuing. “I seen John Ike Koopmans sitting in the office desk with a gun glaring at me,” Martin said. “It was all flight, there was no fight. I was trying not to get a second bullet in me.” Martin, a key witness in the trial of Koopmans, 51, took the stand Wednesday at the Penticton courthouse. He survived the shooting alleged to have taken place at a property on Old Hedley

Bradley Martin talks to a supporter following his first day of testimony in the double murder trial of John ike Koopmans Wednesday, March 4 in Penticton. Martin was shot in the chest during an incident two years ago.

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Road on March 30, 2013. Robert Keith Wharton, 43, and Rosemary Fox, 32, were also shot and killed. Koopmans is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder. Martin, who was liv-

ing at the residence where the shooting occurred, said Koopmans arrived on the property and greeted Rosemary Fox with a hug at the door. Martin said he had “thought they had made amends” for an alleged

break and enter on Koopmans’ property. The jury heard Koopmans had blamed Wharton (who went by the name Keith) for the alleged break and enter and it had been discussed “many times” in front of him. “He thought Keith had something to do with it,” Martin said. “(Keith) reiterated over and over he had nothing to do with it.” Martin added that the pair often had debates about “friendship, dishonour and the break in.” Martin recalled the events of that night when Fox and Wharton entered the master bedroom. He had been watching TV when he heard a conversation escalate to an argument. Martin said he “considered them all friends” and went to the bedroom to intervene and break up the argument, which he said was once again about the break and enter. Martin said Koopmans had dirt on his face and told

them he had just walked 50 miles to the property. Martin thought that was odd, and that Koopmans could have called for a ride. He said Wharton then got up to get the phone to see who was slandering him regarding the break and enter, and Martin turned to get a rag for Koopmans’ face to “break up the conversation.” He testified that is when he was shot and fled the double-wide trailer, attempting to hide under a lean-to structure on the property. “I was wondering if I’m going to die, wondering what the hell was going on.” Martin said his dog started barking and that he thought it would give his cover away so he proceeded to find help on Old Hedley Road where he was able to flag down a car. Princeton resident Lisa N. Haigh testified earlier Wednesday that she had encountered a man who was barefoot, had blood on his arm and a dog with him on

her way home from church. Haigh said the man was “frantic” and that he was saying “He’s going to shoot me, he’s coming to kill me.” Martin has since covered up the exit and entry bullet wound scars with a tattoo to “show closure.” He showed sprawling tattoos that covered his entire back. Martin’s history with the RCMP was explored during the trial by both the Crown and the Defence. He was arrested for possession with the purpose of trafficking in Medicine Hat five years ago and also has two counts of theft under $5,000 on his record from 1984. He had also had previous run-ins with the RCMP that he said unfairly lost him his job at the Princeton Castle Resort. Martin said he felt “neglected” and “alone” after the shooting that he said effected him both emotionally and physically. The trial is expected to continue into the next two weeks.

Apex property owners air concerns on logging Kristi Patton

Western News Staff

More than 100 Apex Property Owners Association members gathered Saturday to meet with a Weyerhaueser representative to air their concerns about the future of tree harvesting in the recreational area. Apex Property Owners Association chair Jeff Brown said one of the main problems is the professional reliance model that he believes is a conflict of interest. “People are already concerned about the logging taking place, yet the industry considers it reasonable. You put a volunteer board versus paid professionals to work this out and there is a different end game,” said Brown. “We have never said we are opposed to harvesting, we just want appropriate harvesting practices in this area.” Brown explained that forestry plans should be different for Apex where recreation and tourism collide with timber harvesting land base. At this stage he said it is a political

issue because companies like Weyerhaueser are doing nothing illegal and following the regulations, but those regulations need to be modified to fit the recreational site. The property owners have their annual general meeting on March 21 (3:30 p.m. at the village) and Brown hopes they can decide on how much of an active voice they want to take with the provincial government. Brown also said he heard rumours of getting all licence holders in a sit down meeting with the government in May, but nothing has been confirmed. Many of the owners at the meeting agreed the problem lies with the provincial regulations. “It seems to me the problem is the recreation area has already been devalued. This is crown land. This our land and it is your land. We have to get back to the issue that we all have a stake in this property and it is being vandalized,” said Michael Brydon, who is a director on the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board, but explained he was speaking only as a property owner at the

meeting. “The problem is there is a real economic impact here and you have a conflicting interest in this area.” Brian Drobe, planning forester, Weyerhaeuser Company, said roughly 90 per cent of the operating area belongs to the company, but the matter gets confused because other license holders are allowed to operate within it including the Lower Similkameen Indian Band and the Penticton Indian Band. A total of 35 to 40 per cent of the area is in reserves, non-productive species and will never be harvested. Of the 60 per cent that can be logged, a quarter of the whole area has been harvested and re-planted. “There is a great deal of frustration on both sides and there is a lot of misinformation out there,” said Drobe. “These things are clearcuts, but they are not clearcuts for forever and a day ... they become new forest, they do grow and they will become forests another day. To suggest that our interests aren’t sustainable is ridiculous.” Drobe added they are above industry stan-

dards in re-planting, every two years rather than the seven that is regulation. He said he feels much of the information does not make it past the volunteer forestry committee to the public. While some residents voiced that they were completely against any type of logging in the area, others reminded that a block of harvested area saved the resort from a wildfire in the summer. “I can’t tell you how scared I was with that fire. It was deemed beyond resources by the fire fighters. I was looking at the 60 kilometre winds and thinking it was going to be right here in a couple hours. But I was told the cutblock would save us. It hit that fresh cutblock and self-imploded,” Apex Mountain Resort manager James Shalman told the group of property owners. “That fire could have wiped out the whole resort. I mean talk about land values going down. We have to look at the big picture here. I am not arguing for or against, but there are many different points to think about here.”

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Fintry Queen owner puts boat up for sale Steve Kidd

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The Fintry Queen is up for sale again, but owner Andy Schwab said that doesn’t mean he has given up on his plans to give the tour boat a

the B.C. Investment Program. Schwab had hoped to raise $600,000 to renovate the Fintry Queen, but the deadline was March 1, and Schwab said that it was too much of a push to find inves-

new home in Penticton. “We weren’t successful with the B.C. investment program. We were just too late out of the gate,” he said, referring to his attempt last month to gather investors by offering tax credits through

tors in time. “What I have decided to do in the interim is that we are going to list it through Re/Max,” said Schwab. The Fintry Queen will go on sale for $349,000 but that is just the value

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out yard waste by 7:00 am on your regular garbage day. Yard waste can be placed in kraft paper bags and reusable open containers marked as “yard waste”. Bundle branches using string or twine, and ensure the prunings are no more than three feet in length, three inches in diameter and 50 pounds in weight. Plastic bags cannot be accepted. Unlimited amounts can be collected, providing it meets the requirements. For more information Curbside Collection Calendars are available at City Hall and City Yards or call 250-4902500 or www.penticton.ca. Water turbidity As a result of the Okanagan Lake raw water main replacement on Penticton Avenue, some turbidity and colour may be detected within the municipal water system. Residents should note that sampling and testing is conducted regularly and results are closely monitored. All results indicate that the water is safe to consume and well within Canadian drinking water guidelines. To help local areas of turbidity within the system, the City will be flushing water mains in certain areas over the next few

of the metal and other equipment in the boat, according to Schwab. As an operating business with a Penticton berth, he continued, its value is over $1 million. In the meantime, he is continuing the preparation work needed to bring the boat to Penticton. Schwab said he has started work on environmental assessments and permits and hired a local firm to work on the engineering needed to hook up utilities to the proposed berth at the Kiwanis walking pier. “Work is going at the boardwalk this month by Greyback. We are looking to get the conduit put under the ground,” said Schwab, who still hopes to bring the Fintry Queen to Penticton by October. “We will look to get the ship ready to go, cleaned up and if all goes according to plan then the dock would get built likely in September,” he

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said. Schwab expects that a prospective buyer for the boat would likely want to follow his plan to put the Fintry Queen back into the tourist excursion business. “Someone could buy that boat and turn it into a houseboat if they want, but I don’t see that happening,” said Schwab. “I think whoever is going to buy it will want to stay on the same schedule. It doesn’t make sense that

weeks. Customers in affected areas could see discoloration of the tap water. If you see a difference, run cold water taps for 10-15 minutes or until it clears. Customers may want to check the clarity of their water before doing laundry. The City of Penticton regrets any inconvenience, and thanks customers for their patience. Public Hearing Notice A Public Hearing will be held at 6:00 pm on Monday, March 16, 2015 at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton, BC to consider the following amendment to Zoning Bylaw 2011-23: Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2015-15 783 Winnipeg Street Rezone Lot 2, District Lot 202, Similkameen Division Yale District, and of District Lot 4, Group 7, Similkameen Division Yale (Formerly Yale Lytton) District, Plan 23635, located at 783 Winnipeg Street, from RD1 (Duplex Housing) to RM3 (Medium Density Multiple Housing). The property owner intends to rezone the property in line with the OCP designation and construct a 3 storey, 13 unit apartment building.

they don’t try to realize cash flow out of it.” Schwab said if the boat does sell, he would be prepared to stay on in a management role to finish putting the move to Penticton together. “My whole objective is to see the boat operating again,” said Schwab. According to his proposal, bringing the boat to Penticton will mean anywhere from 40 to 60 jobs and $500,000 economic impact for the city.

Any person whose interest may be affected by the proposed amendment may appear in person, by petition or by attorney. Delegations and Submissions will be received no later than 9:30 am, March 16, 2015 Attention: Corporate Officer, City of Penticton, 171 Main St., Penticton, BC 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 above mentioned bylaw and supporting information will be available for public inspection up to and including March 16, 2015 at the following locations during hours of operation: Development Services and Corporate Administration (City Hall,171 Main St.), Penticton Public Library (785 Main St.) and the Penticton Community Centre (325 Power St.); or online at www.penticton. ca/publicnotice.

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One year to go before Winter Games Western News Staff

With less than a year to go before the B.C. Winter Games arrive in Penticton, organizers are looking for a little help from the community. As many as 2,000 athletes, coaches, managers, and officials from across the province will parade in at the opening ceremony for the B.C. Winter Games on Feb. 25, 2016, marking the fourth time Penticton has played host to the B.C. Games, starting from the first-ever Summer Games in 1978, then the 1990 Winter Games and in 1995, the Summer Games again. “I’m amazed the community, that volunteers its time so often, is willing to step up to the plate one more time,” aid Bill Bidlake, president 2016 B.C. Winter Games society. “There’s lots of work ahead, but our team is pretty excited. Altogether, we have about a hundred people in place right now.” Mayor Andrew Jakubeit agrees that volunteers are key to Penticton’s success, and their hard work helps to showcase the city and ensure visitors have a great experience. “These things do not

Erin Manning and Zack kuEchlE were two of the young curlers at the Penticton curling rink March 5 for a ceremony marking one year to go before the start of the 2016 B.c. Winter games in Penticton.

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happen on their own, not without a lot of volunteer help,” said Jakubeit. Zack Kuechle said he won’t be old enough to compete in the 2016 games, but he’s still excited to see it coming to Penticton. “I am going to try to volunteer, though. It is going to be a lot of fun and I can’t wait for it to happen,” said Kuechle.

“Curling is my favourite sport by far.” Along with curling, competition will take place over four days with 17 sports including badminton, biathlon, basketball, diving, figure skating, gymnastics, judo, karate, skiing and speed skating and more. The host Thompson-Okanagan Zone, finished third at the 2014 B.C. Winter

Games with 74 medals in total, 20 of those gold finishes. To celebrate the return of the games, organizers are holding a Name Our Games contest for the community, asking Penticton students and adults to submit a unique slogan or tagline for the Penticton 2016 B.C. Winter Games. Every submission will be entered into a draw for a variety of prize packs, and the slogan chosen will win four tickets to Cirque du Soleil’s presentation of Varekai at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Bidlake said the board cannot wait to welcome athletes, coaches and family members from all over the province to Penticton. Not only will the games celebrate sport, he added, they will be an incredible display for the entire South Okanagan that will leave a lasting legacy for the region. “This is going to be an amazing event for Penticton in so many ways,” said Dan Ashton, MLA for Penticton. “Everyone in B.C. knows Penticton is a fantastic destination in summer. Now they’ll find out how much we

have to offer in winter as well. And we know from experience just how much the B.C. Games unify our city.” Athletes who are interested in competing at the winter games should visit the B.C. Games website to find out the age group in their sport and a contact person near them.

With one year to go, now is the time athletes are starting to train for the chance to represent their zone and compete against the best in the province. A complete list of sports can be found at www.bcgames. org. Name Our Games entries must be no more than six words. Ideally,

the slogan will become the B.C. Winter Games hashtag for social media. Entries must be submitted by email to contest@bcwintergames.ca by April 24 at 4:30 p.m. and must include your name, city of residence, age (if a minor) and phone number. For full contest rules, visit www.bcgames.org.

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It’s the thought that counts Cards won’t be exchanged around the city this Sunday (March 8) on International Women’s Day, and that’s all right. Because it’s the thought that counts – thought and action and change. International Women’s Day is observed to varying degrees around the world, most markedly in eastern Europe, where celebrations include cards, flowers, gifts and good deeds. We could do the same here, but then again, another Valentine’s Day or another Mother’s Day might muddy the message. Hopefully we already acknowledge our love and affection for our mothers, daughters, grandmothers, granddaughters, sisters, aunts, nieces, wives and girlfriends. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t pay attention each year when women’s day comes up on the calendar. Women’s issues are society’s issues, and we should forever strive for gender equality. This occasion is a chance to carry on a conversation, one that could lead any number of ways. The official United Nations women’s day theme for 2015 is Empowering Women, Empowering Humanity, and a major UN initiative right now is the He For She campaign urging men and boys to advocate for women and girls. The UN’s themes should get us thinking and talking, and there is no shortage of other topics. Missing and murdered indigenous women come to mind, and gender violence in general. We’re seeing cavalier attitudes toward date rape and sexual assault on Canadian college PENTICTON WESTERN campuses and elsewhere. In a society that is still so atavistic, it’s more difficult to even start talking about more modern issues like gender disparity in politics and corporate boardrooms. It shouldn’t be difficult, because those women we mentioned a few paragraphs back, mothers, daughters, sisters, etc., those are the ones for whom we’re advocating too.

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Getting kids on the ice and on the field Let’s give a round of applause to Jumpstart and KidSport. Together both organizations helped get 559 local kids get into sports or other activities. Last year Jumpstart, a Canadian Tire program, handed out $45,000 and KidSport $34,731.75. Both totals are awesome and just think of the fun kids had because of it. Neither organization was around when I was growing up, but it sure would have been nice to take advantage of that. I didn’t get involved in minor sports growing up, especially hockey, because my parents were careful with their money and I ﬁgured the answer would have been no if I asked. I know what you are thinking. “How do you know they would have said no if you don’t ask?” Well for one, many of the Portuguese kids I grew up with didn’t play organized sports, well except for soccer. What a shocker huh? However, I also didn’t recall putting too much thought into it as I still played sports with my friends. I do recall my parents paying for my sister to take ﬁgure skating lessons, and I’ve likely mentioned this before in a past

Emanuel Sequeira From the sidelines column, but that was a complete bust as it turned out to be skating lessons, which my sister already knew how to do. Anyways, I’m just going to stick with my initial reasoning. After all, I shouldn’t blame myself should I? Besides, if you know the older generation of Portuguese parents, you would understand. In speaking with Doug MacMillan, Canadian Tire Associate Dealer for Penticton, he said “it’s been fantastic from community initiatives right through to individual kids, putting 400 kids back into what they like to do or what their parents would like them to

do is a big help for anybody.” He credited the community for being great at the cash registers when they are collecting for Jumpstart. In fact, the store in Penticton had the leading cashier sell the most red balls last year. “It’s fantastic obviously,” he said. “It shows that our staff and our employees are interested in trying to get kids involved in sports, too. Talking to the people in the community, those people are also interested in it. It’s nice to see everybody coming together.” He said it’s also important for people to know they can apply for money to be used for organizations such as Scouts or Brownies, not just sports. Jumpstart gave money to families to use in Air Cadets and dance. KidSport helped out 157 kids last year, that’s up from 130 in 2013. KidSport got a boost this year from its golf tournament and the Penticton Golf and Country Club raising $30,850.46, the largest total since their inception in 1999. Since that time they have collected a whopping $ 257,260.19 to help more than 1,706 kids. “You can see how important this one tournament is to help fund our kids,” said Shauna Jan-

zen. “It has helped us immensely.” It speaks to the kind of people living in Penticton and area that understand how important it is to support both organizations. The other thing with having kids play sports is it gives them something to do. I may have avoided getting myself into some trouble if I was playing on a team. Not that I was a trouble maker like Dennis the Menace. I just might not have done some of the idiotic things that I did. Kids having a chance to play sports or getting involved in activities they enjoy gives them a lifetime of memories. They can share stories of the great plays they made in a game, or the fun they had gooﬁng around in a hotel while being at a tournament, or who knows, maybe a kid from Penticton ends up becoming the next known hockey talent to make this community proud. Keep supporting Jumpstart and KidSport as they open the door for kids to play minor sports and be active. That’s what both of these great organizations are about. Emanuel Sequeira is the sports editor for the Penticton Western News

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Nude beach not welcome

The city is in a big rush to solve this nude beach problem without doing adequate research. Why not look at Kelowna and the way they dealt with an almost identical problem? The nearby residents of Kelowna’s nude beach complained to its mayor and councillors. This situation at Cedar Creek Beach was resolved by council deciding to post the beach advising people of the existing legal position in Canada, that “Nude sunbathing is not condoned and lewd public acts will be prosecuted.” These are the signs at the newly created dog park at Cedar Creek Beach. Total cost to Kelowna taxpayers? A few signs. Outcome? The nudists moved on. Obviously to somewhere more secluded or we would still be hearing about it. Isn’t this a fair and lawful solution? A few points for council to consider: the public portion of Three Mile Beach has never been a nude beach. All the nakedness has been at the north end of the beach, which was an illegal trespass on private property. Public nudity is illegal under the Criminal Code of Canada. By condoning nudity at Three Mile public beach, the city is achieving a quick fix that doesn’t work. Has council considered

Be afraid

I have recently read in the media some of the items contained in proposed Bill C-51, and what I have seen is terrifying. Be afraid. Be very afraid. This bill will severely limit our liberties, and you might as well tear out the pages regarding free speech from the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. You, I, and every other Canadian in this once great country of ours will be vulnerable to arrest without charge (for up to seven days) if the authorities think that maybe, possibly, perhaps you might be involved in a possible terrorist act, such as protesting against Kinder Morgan on Burnaby Mountain. Canadians need to open their eyes before October as to the extent of irreversible harm and damage Stephen Harper has done to this country. He hates veterans, seniors, indigenous people, scientists, and just about anything and anyone else that does not benefit him or his party directly. The only people that will vote Conservative this fall will be the extremely ignorant, the

extremely wealthy, the apathetic, and the politically blind. An ad for the Conservative Party of Canada recently popped up on my Facebook page wanting me to vote Harper. Thank the good Lord, it had a space for comments. My comment was: “Me, vote Conservative? Are you out of your (expletive) mind? I would vote for the leader of ISIS before I would vote for Stephen Harper.” I highly expect I will be placed on a “no fly” list at any time now, having my internet activities, emails and Facebook page bugged by CSIS, as well as having my taxes audited over the past 40 years. Mark Billesberger Penticton

Caring community

The directors and staff of the Care Closet Thrift Store would like to thank the volunteers and patrons for their ongoing support and generous donations. The profits, from the Care Closet are equally divided between the South OkanaganSimilkameen Medical Foundation, the Pentic-

that they are exposing the city to legal and financial repercussions? This is really opening a can of worms, not providing a long-term solution to a problem. It really bothers me that council gives more weight to emails from Florida and biased testimony from Vancouver, than local residents who are directly affected by this situation. Weren’t the mayor and council elected only by residents of Penticton? This short-term fix by council will have long-term and expensive consequences for all Penticton tax payers. By not condoning public nudity, the problem will move on. And, as the mayor stated, “We don’t want to move the nude beach because the neighbours would complain.” Really? Why not do some research, use our combined brain power of council, input from residents of Penticton and get it right the first time. This is a major decision that will have long term consequences. I can’t see the taxpayers of Penticton being very happy conceding to a vocal minority when there are other options to pursue. I know I’m not.

ton Regional Hospital Auxillary and the Penticton and District Hospice Society. Last year we donated a total of $79,500 to these charities. Volunteers are always needed, so, if you have four hours a week to spare, please drop by and talk to Alison or Kola, our supervisors, and fill out a resume. Without the volunteers and generous donations, from the community we would not be able to offer our services. Patti Skinner, on behalf of the directors and staff of the Care Closet

Neighbourhood not daycare

This is in regards to the proposed daycare facility at 96 Yorkton Ave. Let’s start off by saying that I love children. I do understand that we need more daycare in Penticton. I worked for 20 plus years in School District 67 as an education assistant. A home daycare, with four children would be totally reasonable in a neighbourhood zoned residential. It is not the place to have a business caring for 20-25 children, ages one to five.

Wayne Bazen, Three Mile Road resident

This should be put in a commercial area. I question why Ms. Bootsma would go ahead and buy a home in an area designated residential just on an assumption that the zoning could be changed to commercial. Something fishy going on here. Who would put out close to half million dollars to do that if she wasn’t given reason to believe it would be easy to get this changed. Most times people get everything in order before they put out that

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kind of money. Suggesting that this size of a daycare would not be noisy or reduce our property values is simply nonsense. We as a neighbourhood are not saying not in my backyard. We should not be expected to move into a gated community as suggested by one letter writer. We simply ask and expect our neighbourhood to stay as such ... a neighbourhood.

A selection of comments on Penticton Western News stories found online:

On accused in Roxanne Louie murder granted bail:

“I agree it’s horrible don’t single out because it’s a native woman. It happens in every race, colour, religion, women are being marginalized in every walk of life it’s disgusting. When you make it a native thing that’s when people shut down. We’re all people of this country we all need to stand up for all women”

— posted by Steven Zeiler

“... I think murder is the one charge that warrants the accused to be kept in jail until the trial.”

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On city council investigating nude beach:

“I hope council goes with the signage option. That option has worked very well on Point Gray, Vancouver and Toronto Island for years. Being nude at a beach is not wrong, nor is it uncommon. Business could capitalize on the fact that naturist activity is slowly becoming big business in Canada. Two provinces now allow women the go topless in Public. Progress is slow, but I see more authorized clothing optional beaches start up in the coming years.”

— posted by Richard Reeves

“The economic value around naturist beaches only increases, not decreases. For example, the developer who bought his property in 2006 knew full well of its naturist history. If he were truly interested in profiting from his land, he could build a world-class destination resort with an infinity pool that would attract naturists from around the world. He and his vocal minority neighbours who also bought their land knowing about the naturist tradition of ThreeMile, would win. The local wineries would win. Penticton would win and so would the Okanagan Valley and the rest of B.C. from the goods and services-generated tourist monies. And, whatever are a handful of local residents accomplishing by claiming Three-Mile is not a family beach other than to teach their children and grandchildren about body shame rather than about body acceptance?.”

— posted by Judy Emily Williams

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THe NaramaTa INN may not reopen for the 2015 tourist season after the heritage building’s owners evicted Julius and Toni Bloomfield, seen here not long after they leased the Inn in 2013.

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Inn is going to reopen. “We would love to see it reopen. This is not the place we would want to see it, by any means,” said Davis. “But it has been around for 110 years, I am pretty confident it will be around for another 110.” Bloomfield also said he couldn’t comment on the eviction. “We just don’t know what they are planning. We are getting so many conflicting stories and they are not telling us,” said Bloomfield. “We put our heart and soul into it for a couple of years.” Right now, Bloomfield said that are trying to deal with the bookings already arranged for the summer. “We have a record amount of business booked for this year, it is unfortunate that we couldn’t continue,” said Bloomfield. “We are working hard to try to satisfy those bookings right now.”

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win a $2,500 window covering package from Budget Blinds. The show is open Saturday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. The CHBA is a notfor-profit organization with 1,500 members in BC and over 8,500 throughout Canada. The annual Home and Reno Show serves as the association’s annual fundraiser with proceeds being used to run the association for further educational outreach, lobbying and acting as a spokesperson for the housing industry in the South Okanagan. For more information, please visit: www.chbaso.org.

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Mayes and Cole return to Dream Café Dale Boyd

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ACOUSTIC DUO Aidan Mayes and Mandy Cole return to the Dream Café on March 7.

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It started with a guitar lesson, and led to a lasting partnership. Aidan Mayes met Mandy Cole when the two were part of Soundstage Productions’ Hair in 2010. Cole asked for some guitar lessons from Mayes and they started singing together. Eventually the two decided to take some songs and play at the outdoor market in Penticton. “We ended up getting an amazing response to us singing together and playing together,” Mayes said. The two continued to build up their repertoire by playing some shows locally and started working on projects seriously in the last few years. Their music received a bump in popularity when they placed

top 10 in the region out of 4,400 entries in the CBC Searchlight Best New Artist in Canada competition, which Mayes said helped get the word out on their music. “Our fan base definitely grew and we were maybe being taken a little more seriously for our songwriting and our musical abilities,” Mayes said. “The community was amazing, people would shout across the street ‘I voted today!’ Stuff like that, it was really cool.” The two are entering their latest single, Summer Song, into the contest again this year. “Hopefully we will be able to go further with it,” Mayes said. The song has a live video produced by DM Productions in Penticton that can be found on YouTube. The duo also placed top five

Play explores subtle racism Dale Boyd

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Some forms of racism are overt, but that isn’t the only way it is expressed. That’s what the one-act play Respect Lives Here explored during a performance for Pen High seniors at the Shatford Centre on Feb. 27. The project, a partnership between Beyond Theatre Productions and the South Okanagan Immigrant and Community Services (SOICS), was funded by Embrace B.C., a government program that promotes multiculturalism and aims to eliminate racism in the province. Angelika Eneas, community connection coordinator South Okanagan Immigrant and Community Services said part of the message in the performance is to explore the more subtle racism that occurs in Canada. “Canadians are so passive aggressive in

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done differently, what resources are in our community to address that,” Eneas said. Lily Zarif was approached by her mother, who works at SOICS, to create this production. “Especially in Canada, the forms of racism people experience, typically it’s a weird passive-type thing,” Zarif said. “Sometimes it’s things people don’t

even realize. We wanted to bring attention to that and make people think how they would react if they saw any of this happen because it does happen,” Zarif said. Laura Carly Miller, actor and contributor to Beyond Theatre Productions, agrees. “For me, it’s getting the message across. There’s so many people in Canada who

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What makes good art? It’s up to you to decide at the third annual In the Eye of the Beholder event taking place at the Penticton Art Gallery on March 15. “It’s a random art extravaganza lottery,” Art Gallery curator Paul Crawford said. Each ticket ($35 for Gallery members and $40 for non-members) is a winner as attendees will be able to choose from a multitude of paintings in a range of different art styles when their number is drawn.

The collection is a mix of pieces that Crawford and the Gallery have collected over the years. “Stuff that I pick up at thrift stores and garage sales and various other places,” Crawford said. The random mix of artwork always makes for some entertaining choices according to Crawford. “I call it In the Eye of the Beholder because it’s really about what you deem to be art,” Crawford said. “It’s always a really interesting thing to see what people choose and then it’s a bit of a bonus

when you ﬁnd out that there is a whole other story to it.” Crawford provides any information on the artist he can ﬁnd and puts biographies, and sometimes the story of the painting, on the back of the pieces. “It’s always fun for me because I learn something new myself. “ There will be over 100 paintings to choose from and the money raised from this event goes towards supporting the art gallery. For more information visit www.pentictonartgallery.com or call 250-493-2928

March 7 — The Irish Rovers celebrate 50 years of music with a concert at the Cleland Community Theatre. Tickets are $51.50 at the community centre. Peformance is at 7 p.m. March 7 — Music by TR2 Band at the Barley Mill Brew Pub. March 12 — Valdy performs at the Dream Café. Tickets are $20. March 13 — Celtic Thunder return to the SOEC with their brand new show The Very Best of Celtic Thunder Tour. March 20 — Diverse piano trio The Joe Trio visit the Dream Café. March 21 — Orville Johnson, John Miller and Grant Dermody bring the blues to the Dream Café. March 21 — Live music by Boom Chicken at the Barley Mill Brew Pub. March 26 — The folk stylings of Old Man Luedecke come to the Dream Café. March 27 — Quebec-based singer songwriter Bobby Bazini visits the Dream Café. March 27 — The South Okanagan Concert Society presents QuintEssence, a veritable feast of cherished opera repertoire and musical gems from Schubert to Gershwin at the Venables Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Beyond Bliss in Oliver or at the door. March 28 — Penticton singer/songwriter Gail Riddall is performing a solo spring concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Opus Cafe and Bistro in The Cannery Trade Centre.Tickets are $15 at the Opus Café.

events March 8 — The Silent Voice: A Celebration and Art Show to celebrate International Women’s Day at the Osoyoos Indian Band Community Hall. March 15 — Maladjusted, an interactive forum-style play portraying true life experiences of three individuals struggling with mental illness, comes to the Shatford Centre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $12.

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TRUMPET SOUNDS — Sarai Gardner earned the solo performance on trumpet at the Okanagan Concert Band Festival. About 25 middle and secondary school concert bands from throughout the Pacific Northwest took part in the two-day event at the Cleland Theatre and Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. Gardner is a member of the Princess Margaret junior band. Mark Brett/Penticton Western News

One Million Rising Dale Boyd

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On any given day, 6,000 women and children are living in emergency shelters in Canada to escape abuse, according to a 2012 Statistics Canada report. V-Day is a global activist movement aimed at ending violence against woman and girls and is taking shape in the South Okanagan at the One Billion Rising Celebration and Art Show on March 8 at the Osoyoos Indian Band Community Hall. The event will feature an art show and loonie auction with master of ceremonies and past Toastmasters president Rachel Allenbrand. Selina Morrison, a Kelowna woman who recently took to social media to call out her abuser

and display the realities of domestic abuse, will speak at the event. The V-Day movement to end violence is growing both locally and globally according to Tiffany Beckedorf, chair of V-Day Oliver Osoyoos. “It’s definitely growing every year,” Beckedorf said. “As far as locally, we’re finding as we go on people are recognizing who we are and what we’re all about more and more,” The group has raised $13,000 in cash for the various groups they support including the beneficiaries of this year’s event the Okanagan Nation Transition Emergence House, the Penticton and Area Access Society and the Desert Sun Counselling and Resource Centre Crisis Line. Beckedorf estimates that they

have raised $20,000 from inkind donations as well. “I think we’re making an impact for sure. It’s kind of one of those things where you want to not be needed,” Beckedorf said. The loonie auction will feature a $300 photo shoot prize as well as a bottle of ice wine, gift certificate to the Watermark Wine and Tapas Bar, a toolbox from the Home Building Centre in Osoyoos and more. People can buy either $1 or $2 tickets and enter those tickets into boxes that will draw randomly for the prize winner. There will also be an opportunity to purchase tickets for the V-Day raffle which has a top prize worth over $1,500. For more information on the V-Day movement visit www. vday.org.

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Five years ago Barb Moubray went in for a regular medical doctor check-up. “I knew I was overweight but I didn’t feel sick at all. My blood pressure was so elevated the doctor said he was not sure how I was even walking around,” said Moubray. “I didn’t want to take any pills, but the doctor said ultimately it was my choice, how long did I want to be on this earth?”

The words shook the Penticton woman to her core. She thought she ate healthy and felt fine. Her family physician Dr. Lloyd Westby explained she needed some lifestyle changes and suggested the Complete Health Improvement Program to address some of her health issues. The program has helped almost 400 South Okanagan residents reduce their risk factors for chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes. They range in age from

16 to 80 and come from a varied background from triathletes to nurses and teachers. Moubray saw immediate impacts in her health. Her blood pressure had a significant drop and she had a 28 per cent drop in cholesterol levels. An achievement she said is similar to taking the medication she was prescribed, but without the side effects. “I really do believe it saved my life. I really do,” said Moubray. “The combination of my doctor and the CHIP pro-

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tions, group discussions, food samples and cooking demonstrations. Six supplemental sessions to address a variety of topics are also included. Following the program, Penticton CHIP offers monthly alumni meetings to give ongoing support. Information sessions

will be held in Penticton on March 11, 17 and 19 at the Penticton Community Centre in Room 2 from 7 to 8 p.m. In Summerland they are taking place on March 18 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Summerland-Okanagan Regional Library. Extra info sessions are taking place at the Healthy

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The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan is a success story that benefits everyone. The organization got its start 23 years ago, with an original investment of $200,000 from the founding donors, which included the Penticton Rotary Club, the City of Penticton, HSBC and the Vancouver Foundation. In 1994, their first granting year, the CFSO distributed $2,600 to six organizations. Today, the grants come from investment earnings on endowment funds that have grown to nearly $10 million. In 2015, the CFSO plans to award $340,000 in grants to charities throughout the Okanagan Similkameen. “Next year, we will be well

over $2 million total grants. That will be a significant milestone,” said Aaron McRann, CFSO executive director. It’s an incredible story of growth, especially considering that the group only passed the milestone of $1 million in grants in 2012. The work of the CFSO doesn’t stop with managing the fund and distributing grants. “We have been transitioning over the last number of years beyond simply grant making. We are helping donors and community members with a lot more in the philanthropic world,” said McRann. That includes supporting programs like the Random Act of Kindness day, and 100 Women Who Care, which McRann de-

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THE PENTICTON VEES (left) representing Canada in action against the Russians in the 1955 world championship. On the right, fans packed Main Street to congratulate the Vees on victory that made them local heroes. Photos courtesy of Penticton Museum and Archives

From VEES on PG.1 “That would be like raising $300,000 today,” said Vees goalie McLelland, who added that he wouldn’t even be talking about this had the experts had their way. “To raise $30,000 was huge. I’m sure they thought that by doing that we would fold the tent up and say send the pros. That’s what they wanted to do.” He said the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens even offered some of their players to help prevent Canada from being embarrassed on the world stage. “It was not a hotbed (for hockey),” said McLelland of Penticton, adding that minor hockey wasn’t established when he arrived to the city in 1951 and that he was one of the first coaches after leaving the game in 1956. “B.C. was not producing hockey players at that time. This team had gone out and won every amateur championship that was available in Canada. They had done it all in a three-year span.” There wasn’t any faith in a group of amateurs whose only big name player was Grant Warwick, who played in the NHL for nine years with the New York Rangers, Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens from 1941-50. Warwick was the player/coach of the Vees and wouldn’t allow that to happen, saying if they aren’t allowed to go with their team, they don’t go at all. The Vees didn’t embarrass Canada, defeating the Russians 5-0. It’s the widest margin that hasn’t been repeated since. Canada went 8-0 while scoring 66 goals and allowing six. Sports writer Sid Godber called the Vees “Canada’s Cinderella kids” in a story he wrote after they whipped the Russians. Godber added that the Vees did “it in convincing fashion, wrestling the title of world amateur hockey champions from the Russians.” It’s estimated that 1.5 million radios were tuned in to listen to Foster Hewitt call the game. Among those listening were Formo and June Bregg. “I remember us sitting around the radio. Every time the Vees scored you could hear all over the neighbourhood,” said Formo. “Everybody was listening to that hockey game.” “You just glued yourself to the radio and listened and got excited,” said June Bregg, whose father Clem Bird was president of the Vees and her husband Merv played on the first team. Celebrations began back home not long after the game ended with a parade of about 1,000 cars. There were more celebrations 10 days later when the team arrived in Penticton. “People came from Keremeos, and Princeton, Grand Forks, Kelowna,” said McLelland. McLelland, Jim Fairburn, Ed Kassian, Dino Mascotto, Doug Kilburn and Dick Warwick are the only members of the team still alive today. Ernie Rucks died on Oct. 2/14. The other members were Bernie Bathgate, Don Berry, Jim Middleton, Don Moog, Jack MacDonald, Jack McIntyre, Jack Taggart, Hal Tarala and Dick Warwick.

McLelland recalls there being thousands of people there to welcome them back. “I can’t believe that people were so excited,” he said. “It was pretty exciting because what happened is as they worked their way across Canada, they were held up at a lot of places in the country because people wanted to congratulate them and meet them,” said Bregg. “The team didn’t arrive until late afternoon instead of the morning. By then the excitement had really built up.” She said it was wonderful being immersed in the crowd. “It made you feel very proud of not just the hockey players, but the fact that Penticton had raised a lot of the money to send them there,” she said. “What really got dad was how the citizens of Penticton and the surrounding area helped get those guys over there, the donations,”

said Pat, who joked he was a product of the celebrations. “When those guys came down the street in the convertibles, it was like watching heroes,” said Formo. “Get a shiver up and down your neck just watching these guys.” Formo recalls thousands of people being at the airport. “When they came home there were thousands of people on Main Street. Before winning the world championship, the Vees were hated. “It was such a rivalry up and down the valley,” continued Formo, whose father was a Greyhound driver and drove the Vees’ bus. “Once they got into that world championship, everybody got behind them. There were more people on Main Street that day than lived in the town. Those were magical days.”

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Demico Hannoun would love a third try at winning an RBC Cup championship. The coveted Canadian Junior Hockey League national championship trophy has eluded the Penticton Vees forward twice, once with the Surrey Eagles two years ago, then last year with the Vernon Vipers. “You don’t want to think that far ahead,” said Hannoun, following the Vees’ 3-2 overtime victory over the West Kelowna Warriors in Game 2 of the BCHL

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Interior Division semifinal March 4 at the South Okanagan Events Centre. “I just try not to think about too much stuff.” The North Delta product takes that approach because of his experiences in junior A hockey over the past four years. Entering this playoff season, the Michigan Tech commit had nine goals and 28 points in 44 games. That’s an average of .64 points per game. He collected a goal and four points in five Western Canada Cup matches and has another five goals and nine points in 10 RBC

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Cup games. F o l l o w i n g Wednesday’s action, Hannoun, 19, had two playoff goals. The sixfoot, 195 pound winger feels he has been playing pretty good. He has gotten involved physically and fired several shots on net. He was pumped up after scoring a power play goal to erase a Warriors 2-0 lead in Game 2 at 8:57 of the third period. “I was a little pissed off from last game when I missed those couple breakaways I had and I had to redeem myself,” said Hannoun, whose brother Dante is a centre for the Victoria Royals in the Western Hockey League. Vees forward Matt Serratore said Hannoun, known as Nooner to his teammates, is a heck of a player. “He has scored a lot of goals (23) for us. He scored another big one there,” he said. “He’s a guy you look to offensively. He’s got great skill, great size. He’s got a really good shot.” Vees coach-general manager Fred Harbinson has been very happy with his forward.

DEMICO HANNOUN (21) feels the power of this hit by teammate Patrick Sexton that was intended for West Kelowna Warrior Jonathan Desbiens. It was the Penticton Speedway Hit of the Game. Hannoun finished the game and has hopes of helping the Vees get past the Warriors in the BCHL Interior Division semifinal and beyond. Mark Brett/Western News

“I think he was a little down about taking a penalty in overtime (Tuesday),” he said. “It’s nice to see him get a goal, especially a huge goal like that.” In overtime, Serratore buried the winner as he spun around and beat Scott Patton to even the ser-

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The Okanagan Shuswap District of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is creating its list of registered Equipment for Hire for the fiscal year of 2015/2016, which begins April 1, 2015. This district geographically covers the area from the United States border, east to Osoyoos, west of Princeton and north of Salmon Arm. All individuals or companies registered in 2014 will have received invitations by mail to re‑register hired equipment for 2015. If you have new equipment to be added to your profile, you can register online at www.bcbid.ca or contact the District Office in Kelowna to obtain the appropriate forms. Any individuals who were not registered in 2014, but wish to have equipment listed are hereby invited to contact the District Office, either in person or by phone, to obtain the appropriate registration forms. Note that while you do not need to have Commercial (Comprehensive) General Liability Insurance or up‑to‑date WorkSafe BC coverage to register, you will have to meet these requirements prior to working on any ministry projects. Only owned or lease‑to‑own equipment is eligible for registration. Equipment may only be registered in one area in any given year. Seniority is not transferable from area to area. The deadline for new registrations is midnight on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Late registrations will be accepted, but may appear at the bottom of the open list. Note that there is no charge for registering new equipment, or for changing or deleting equipment information already listed.

Register through the Okanagan Shuswap District Office at: 1358 St. Paul Street, Suite 300, Kelowna, B.C., V1Y 2E1 You can also phone 250 712-3660 or send a fax to 250 712-3669 to have the forms mailed or faxed to you.

needed to do. ies at one. overtime. Games “Told them to get 3 and 4 now shift to “I think we felt that we played pretty well. their chins up,” said West Kelowna’s Royal We had a lot of shots Harbinson. “It’s not LePage Place March 6 on net,” said Serratore. something to start and 7 at 7 p.m. “We had our chances, dwelling on things that Vees notes: their goalie played have happened already, Defenceman Shayne but what’s ahead of us. Gwinner isn’t availwell.” Patton made 44 I thought we played able to the team as saves, while Hunter with the most energy in he has gone home to the third period that we Drumheller, Miska made 30 saves. Alta., Harbinson said he played of all periods in to deal with a family was proud of his group. this series. We came at issue. Harbinson said After Ad making MoTI 1076 two A- mis- them hard, got the two he isn’t sure when the takes that in goals.” veteran will return. OKSH Hiredresulted Equipment goals, the staff talked In Game 1, the Game 5 will return to to the players between Warriors defeated the the SOEC on March 9 Lake Country Calendar periods about what they Vees 4-3 in double at 7 p.m. Summerland Review Similkameen Spotlight Keremeos/OK Falls Review Vernon Morning Star Salmon Arm Observer Sicamous Valley problems News ManyEagle health are drainage from the area. It reduces a pain-in-the-butt, Penticton Western Newssome literally. the duration and intensity (pain and Hemorrhoids definitely falls into that discomfort) of hemorrhoid flares. Salmon Arm Shuswap Market category. Hemorrhoids are swollen Hemovel is available in a pack News and inflamed veins in your anus and of 18 tablets which is the amount lower Arm rectum which resultNews in a sac-like required for the recommended 7 Salmon Lake Shore bulgeChronicle that extends into the anal area. day treatment. You take 1 tablet Oliver They can be painful and annoying three times daily for 4 days, then 1 Osoyoos Times but aren’t usually serious. Anyone tablet twice daily for 3 days. It has

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We require qualified US capable Class 1 drivers immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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Penticton Lakeside Resort requires Full-Time Room Attendants. Complete applications at Front Desk, attention Nancy or call 250-493-9756

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MARY passed away with her family by her side on February 28, 2015 at the age of 83 years. Remembered and sadly missed by her loving husband Robert. Parents of two children Deric Manning (Debbie) and Liza Jackson (Bill), grandchildren Blaine, Greg, and Renae and 4 great grandchildren: brothers and sisters: Ruby Chase, Earl Chase (Glenna), Dorothy McLean, Iris Schilling, Elma Ritter (Fred) and Len Chase. Family and friends will gather in the spring. The family wishes to thank all in the medical community for the excellent care she received over the last years. Condolences may be sent to the family through www. providencefuneralhomes.com.

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The successful applicant will have good accounting and computer skills, be able to produce trial balances for the many properties we manage, be able to supervise as support staff of 3 and be able to make reasoned judgment decisions. The administrator is also our compliance person, confirm all staff follow corporate policies.

If you are applying for this position please send your resume to: Locke Property Management 528 Main St. Penticton, BC V2A 5C7. Together with your requested compensation and vacation time. This is a full time position, 8am to 5pm, 5 days each week; there are other modest benefits. Please no email or phone calls. All applicants will be acknowledged but only those applicants meeting our requirements will be interviewed.

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It’s with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Dale on March 2nd at age 51. He just celebrated his birthday February 13, 2015. Survived by parents Lorne and Shirley and brother Darryl. He lived in Winnipeg, MB (Transcona) until 1997, when he moved to Penticton. He loved sports, especially hockey, which he played since he was 8 years old, in Winnipeg, and here for a number of years. We will miss him.

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You will work on the repair & upkeep of bucking mills post peelers and wheeled mobile equipment. Must have 10 years exp. including hydraulics, welding & minor electrical repairs. Will have the ability to work unsupervised, be able to problem solve and prioritize jobs. Competitive Compensation Package w/ Proﬁt Sharing! Email resume: elizabeth@pwppost.com or fax: (1)250-295-7912

OKANAGAN Store Manager We are recruiting for a Store Manager. The successful candidate will have previous, relevant grocery experience. Applicants must possess excellent interpersonal skills, take a genuine interest in people and have a strong commitment to customer service while delivering budgeted results consistent with store operating standards in merchandising excellence, quality and presentation. We offer: Competitive Wages with starting rates based on experience Company match RRSP Program. Beneﬁts include: MSP, Dental, Extended Health, Life and Wage Indemnity. Please email resume to: replytothisposting@gmail.com

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Volunteers CARETAKER VOLUNTEER wanted for Critteraid. This is a Volunteer position providing two bedroom living accommodation on the top floor of the cat sanctuary in Summerland. Utilities included except for personal phone. Non-smoker. Applicant would be responsible for daily care of cats & livestock including cleaning when other volunteers are away. Duties include medicating animals as directed & training & supervising volunteers. Approximately 3-5 hours per day. www.critteraid.org. Applicants should send a letter of interest & resume to Critteraid at 113437 Martin Street (Box 235), Penticton V2A 5L1 or email info@critteraid.org.

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10x20 ft. insulated addition, must be moved, $1900, (250)488-1239 Black Bear skin rug, top condition, $1800, (778)476-4317 Janitorial Equipment; Clark Model 2000 Buffer, $150, Hardy Spectra Dual Speed, $125, (2) Scrubber floor brushes, $100, (48) Mixed floor pads, $75, (2) Mop handles, $13, (2) Buckets & Wringers, $50, 5 Fallon Busy Bee Floor soap, $40, ($553 Value), asking $400 pkg deal, (778)476-5005 Large office desk & chair, $125, oak display cabinet, $100 obo, large bookcase/storage unit, $40, file cabinet, $10, (250)493-3186 New HO model train sets & access., cameras, workshop tools GALORE!, email for list & photos; rons_stuff@hotmail.ca

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For Senior’s and Shut-ins in the comfort of your home Hairdresser/Barber 25 years experience 778-476-5120

Cleaning Services B&C Cleaning; residential, commercial & construction cleaning, yard clean-ups & garbage removal to landfill, licensed, bonded & Worksafe. Bill & Cheryl Watson, owner/ operators, (250)488-7964

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Garden & Lawn Lawn mowing, landscaping, fences, decks, painting, interlocking bricks, retaining walls, (250)488-3043 Spring is here! Let’s get your lawn aerated, get those nutrients down to the roots, starting at $50. Need your garden rotor tilled? I do that too, starting at $40, call (250)492-0805 Valley Wide Lawn & Yard Care; fully experienced Fruit tree, evergreen & landscape pruner. Now booking Power Raking & Lawn Mowing packages. Gerald 250-493-5161 Wanted; will pay cash for established Lawn and Yard Care Client list, Penticton to Osoyoos, 250-486-6591, 7pm-8pm

Home Improvements ARE YOU WANTING TO RENOVATE? Framing, gyproc, painting, ooring, bathrooms, decks, windows and doors, 35 years experience, home/business, References Available Licensed, Insured, Worker’s Insurance Ted Lund (250)490-7991

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Moving & Storage U1ST MOVING 2 men $90/hr. Local and long distance. 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, 14 years experience, Interior/Exterior, 250-486-2331

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Livestock 20 young Angus bred cows $3,000.; 1-3 yr old Angus bull $4,000.; 250-546-9766. Kiln Dried Wood Shavings, 54, 60 and 110 cu. yd., bulk loads, delivered starting @ $200 load, (250)770-0214

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BUYING USED JEWELRY. Call 250-864-3521. Thank you I’m searching for old fifty cent pieces! 250-864-3521 I want to buy the coins from your safety deposit box or safe! Todd - 250-864-3521 Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 250-499-0251 Local

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11 piece solid bleached oak dining room set $2000, couch & love seat, beige 1yr old $500, lamps, end tables, solid wood 3-sliding door dvd/trinket cabinet $400, free Davenport, moving must sell, 778-5151997, 250-485-0916

Skis, boots, boots, women’s size 5, $15, (250)490-4025 Weslow Treadmill, paid $800, sell $400, hardly used, time, distance, fat burn & calories, pulse & heart rate, call (778)476-5005

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Book collection, over 1500 books, every subject, 2923 Juniper Dr., Sat., 10am-1pm Garage Sale - 238 Huth Ave., Sat., March 7, 8am1pm, household items, exercise, equipment, ladies Devinci road bike, tools. Household sale, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, filing cabinets, $25, 2923 Juniper, Sat., 10am-1pm Large Collectable Garage Sale, Sat., March 7, 8am2pm, #113-2629 Cornwall Dr., please park on street Oliver Indoor Flea Market Open Year Round Sat. 8-4, Sun. 9-3 New Diner on Site 1 Block East of Chevron INFO 250-408-4222 Yard Sale, toys, tools, clothes, utility trailer, 2954 Paris St., back lane, Sat/Sun.

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Studio suite, $550, 1bdrm, $650, 2bdrm apt., $750, Penticton, clean, quiet, close to DT, adult, 40+, np, ns, call 250-492-7328 to view

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Suites, Lower Rentals available immediately through Stanmar Services Ltd. Bachelor suites, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments located conveniently behind Penticton Plaza at 43 & 83 Calgary Ave., Penticton, BC. Rents start at $850 including utilities. Please note these buildings are 55+. Please email inquiries to: support.stanmarserviceses@shaw.ca

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Commercial/ Industrial APPLE PLAZA, Prime Central location in busy plaza; ample parking. 2300 SF build to suit; 220 SF shared office space; 600 SF up 1100 SF, call Barb 250-770-0536 Business Opportunity at APPLE PLAZA, furnished & equipped upscale office space, 1500 sqft. up to 2300 sqft. ready for occupancy, call for details, Barb 250-770-0536

Duplex / 4 Plex Clean 3bdrm upper duplex, $1175/mo. np, ref’s req., (250)492-7129

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WALK-OUT daylight suite, Pvt Ent, All inlc, All new. Prkg, N/S, N/P. Mature person. Refs & Deposit. $850. 493-0550

Townhouses 472 Winnipeg St Penticton, new apt, 2bd 2ba, $1100+util, 298 Maple St, 3bd townhouse $1250+util., Paul Singla, 250490-1700, 250-490-1530 End unit, 3 bdrm, in Baskin Gardens, Avail. March 15, $1100+util., 1-780-781-7964, leave message.

Want to Rent Gospel Minister & family want to rent or buy house, prefer country home, can be in rough shape, Bill 250-494-7978

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Antiques / Classics 1979 Buick LeSabre, V8 454 motor, very well maintained, always stored under cover, 46,000 original Km’s, paint & motor, $12,000, 250-365-7320 or 250-493-7996 for info

2bdrm furnished, large lot, pets & children welcome, $1125 incl. util., 250-488-1239

Homes for Rent 3bdrm house, 2bath, no pets, ref’s req., $1400.+util., 250492-3593 or 250-809-6972 Olalla, clean spacious bright house, park-like area, bright 3bdrm, 1 full bath, laundry rm, w/d/f/s, garage, large deck, NO SMOKING, ref’s req., small pet ok, avail. March 1st, $925/mo., (250)499-5700

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Cars - Domestic 2005 Ford Focus Wagon SES, leather heated seats, mirrors, sliding moon roof, immaculate cond., $6500, 250-487-1487

Cars - Sports & Imports 1985 Corvette, Built 350, 202 Aluminum heads, cammed, bored, balanced, headers, 4” exhaust etc., rebuilt tranny, shift kit, new brakes, rotors, calipers, etc., targa top, 450+HP, extremely fast, $6000, 778-476-2046

Trucks & Vans 2007 GMC 2500 HD Classic, 4x4, CC, short box, auto diesel leather 209K, $17,500.obo 250-307-0505 2013 Grand Caravan, 5900 kms, fully loaded, winters on rims, $18,000, (250)493-6483

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THE Good Samaritan Society is currently inviting applications for a Care Manager at our Village by the Station in Penticton, BC. Reporting to the Site Manager, you will be responsible for providing support and leadership for effective quality care and utilization of resources including direct leadership of the professional care team, fostering an environment that is resident - centered with a strong focus on quality resident care; this includes site quality audits, incident review, and leading site quality improvement action plans. You have a Baccalaureate or Master degree in Nursing, RN. Gerontological Certificate an asset. You must be in good standing with your professional association. Please submit resume & cover letter to: careers@gss.org To learn more visit us at: http://hrnet.gss.org

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Friday Social dance with Y&C Zoomer, at South Main Drop-In Centre, 2965 South Main St. starting at 7:30 p.m. $6 per person. o kanagan F allS legion has a meat draw at 5 p.m., followed by a beef dip supper with the Ladies Auxiliary. learning at lunch presents Aubrey and Judy Millard with a slideshow of their travels aboard their 32’ sailboat at the Penticton Public Library auditorium at noon. This program is free of charge and everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served. FuntimerS’ Ballroom dance Club meet most Friday evenings, upstairs at the Elks Club, 343 Ellis St., from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of ballroom and Latin American dance. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Robert McKenzie at 250-493-0601 or visit pentictonfuntimers.org. anavetS haS Stu’S kitchen open from 9 a.m. to noon. Mixed doubles pool at 7 p.m. and karaoke at 7:30 p.m. South main drop-in Centre has yoga at 9 a.m., Tai Chi at 10:30 a.m., mah jong at 1 p.m., beginner-plus line dance at 1 p.m. Bereavement the reSource Centre at 626 Martin St. has weekly drop-in grief support sessions Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Adults welcome. For more information on other available programs or support in the loss of a pet, please call 250-4901107. eagle’S Friday night Live with dinner by Doug’s Curlers at 5 p.m. and entertainment by Glory Days at 7 p.m.

Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. c anadian r oyal legion branch 40 has fish and chips lunch at 11:30 a.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m. and dance to live music and karaoke with Paul James from 6:30 p.m. in the hall at 502 Martin St. 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. elkS cluB on Ellis Street has drop-in fun darts and pool at 7 p.m. SeniorS penticton computer Club dropin sessions Monday and Friday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 439 Winnipeg St. People may sign up for memberships, classes or have computer problems solved. Picture class on Mondays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. SeniorS SingleS lunch Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday. For location call 250-496-5980 or 250-770-8622. the oliver Senior Centre, 5876 Airport St., has bingo with a loonie pot every Friday at 1 p.m. 890 Wing oF South Okanagan Air Force Association meets at 4 p.m. in the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave.

Saturday March 7

FundraiSer to BeneFit Kaylee Kozari-Bowland and family in her battle with cancer by the Junior Vees Green Stars team, which will be selling Sun Valley Kettle Korn and holding a by-donation raffle for signed NHL memorabilia from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in front of the Penticton Wal-Mart. Contact Andy at 250488-3640 for more information.

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calendar The Friends oF the Penticton Museum AGM at 2 p.m. in the museum archive research room. A short business meeting including election of board members will be followed by a presentation by the new museum manage and curator Dennis Oomen. All welcome. o kanagan F alls legion has drop-in darts and pool at 1 p.m. and a meat draw at 5 p.m. shred iT and forget it event on March 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Backstreet Boulevard, beside Guerard’s Furniture. Cash donations and non-perishable food items accepted, with proceeds benefitting Feed the Valley. dancing every saTurday morning at the Oliver Senior Centre, with the Oliver Seniors volunteer band starting at 10 a.m. alcoholics anonymous has daily meetings in Penticton and area. Call 250-490-9216 (24 hours) for more information.

chariTy boTTle drive with all money going to the Penticton Regional Hospital paediatric ward, SPCA, Critteraid and the Summerland food bank. Drop off from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays at Penticton and Summerland IGA stores. eagles club has member appreciation day, burgers and fries at noon, beaver races at 4 p.m. anaveTs has The kitchen open from 9 a.m. to noon, drop-in pool at noon, dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m. Entertainment by Glory Days at 6:30 p.m. elks club on Ellis Street has a meat draw at 4:30 p.m. and dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by karaoke by Anita. r oyal c anadian legion branch 40 has crib at 10 a.m., meat draw at 2 p.m.

Sunday March 8

come dance To the greatest dance music ever made with D.J. Emil,

from 7 to 9 p.m. at the South Main Drop-In Centre, 2965 South Main St. $3 per person, all welcome. The legion ladies Auxiliary have a pancake breakfast in the hall, 502 Martin St., from 8:30 a.m. until noon. For $5, get pancakes, ham, sausage, orange juice and coffee, 50 cents more will get you strawberries and cream. ok Falls senior Centre jam session at 1128 Willows St. from 1 to 4 p.m. Play, sing or dance. Come early for lunch. Admission by donation. Call 250-497-8199 for more information. o kanagan F alls legion has Fun Sunday starting at 1 p.m. with hot dogs, horse racing and more. elks club on Ellis Street has a dog races at 2 p.m., food draw and door prizes, Last Man Standing, pool and darts. r oyal c anadian legion branch 40 Sports has meat and 50-50 draws

at 2 p.m. in the hall, 502 Martin St. anaveTs has horse races and meat draws at 2 p.m. Hot dogs and hamburgers for lunch. eagles club has house pool league at noon, wings at 1 p.m. and meat draw at 4 p.m. lakelands church holds Sunday services at 1265 Fairview Rd. (the Greek Orthodox Church) at 10:30 a.m. Everyone welcome. For more info contact info@lakelandschurch.com.

Monday March 9

okanagan college speakers Series presents SOVAS with spotting the signs of relationship violence and why people stay. All talks are at 7 p.m. in the lecture theatre at the Penticton campus of Okanagan College. ocspeakersseries.weebly.com. iode ThriFT shop at 464 Main St. is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday

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extra pounds. Call Dot at 250-492-5400 for more information. FraTernal order oF the Eagles has league darts at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St.

TueSday March 10

brown bag lecTure from noon to 1 p.m. presents Adam Viklund on Community Theatre. Lectures are in the museum auditorium and include coffee, tea and confections. Admission is by donation. More info at www.pentictonmuseum. com. mixed spring bridge on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in the Penticton Golf and Country Club. Make up a table and join, or singles can put their name on the spare list. Lunch available. Call 250-492-6884 for more info. vispassana (insighT) mediTaTion for beginners or mature practitioners every Tuesday evening from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Please call Debora for details at 250-462-7340. Food addicTs in Recovery Anonymous, a free 12-step recov-

ery program for anyone suffering from eating disorders meets at 7 p.m. at the Vineyard Community Church, 1825 Main St. (enter from rear). For more information call 778-476-0374 or 250809-3329 or visit www. foodaddicts.org. menTal wellness cenTre has individual support for family members in Summerland from 10 a.m. to noon at 13211 Henry St. souTh main drop-in Centre has ultra-beginner line dance at 9 a.m., novice bridge at 9:15 a.m., sing-along at 10:30 a.m., lunch at 11:30 a.m., partner bridge at 12:45 p.m., knitting and crocheting at 1 p.m., improver line dance at 1 p.m. elks on ellis Street has yoga, league darts and 10-card crib at 7 p.m. anaveTs has sTu’s kitchen open from 9 a.m. to noon. r oyal c anadian legion has an executive meeting at 10 a.m. and a service officer at 1 p.m. yoga mediTaTion/vegeTarian supper is upstairs in the Elks Lodge at 344 Ellis St. in Penticton Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Donations accepted.

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to Saturday. Clothing, kitchenwares, China items and more. elks club on Ellis Street has pub league darts at 7 p.m. line dancing aT the Oliver Senior Centre at 7 p.m. Get moving with Claire Denney. Call 778439-2070 for more information. souTh main drop-in Centre has improver line dance at 9 a.m., computers at 9:30 a.m., Scrabble and mah jong at 10 a.m., carpet bowling at 10:45 a.m., intermediate line dance and duplicate bridge at 1 p.m., yoga at 3:30 p.m,, cribbage at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. anaveTs has sTu’s kitchen open 9 a.m. to noon. Dinner at 5:30 p.m., pool and dart leagues 7 p.m. Floor curling aT 12:45 p.m. every Monday except holidays in the Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. r oyal c anadian legion branch 40 has dart dolls at 11 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m., darts at 6 p.m. FiTness Friends meeTs every Monday and Thursday in the Legion hall, 502 Martin St. at 10 a.m. Come and lose those

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