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VEES JUMP BACK IN FRED PAGE CUP SERIES — Penticton Vees goaltender Hunter Miska is tangled up with Nanaimo Clippers Nicolas Carrier in the second period of the first game of the B.C. Hockey League Fred Page Cup finals at the South Okanagan Events Centre on April 10. The Vees came out strong but faded, dropping a 5-2 decision. The Vees dropped both games at home but a win on Monday evening in Nanaimo guaranteed Game 5 to be held at the SOEC on Thursday. Read more about the Vees and how they have rallied after the loss of co-captain Cody DePourcq who broke his jaw in two places on Saturday’s game on home ice on Page B1.

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SETTLEMENT REACHED IN LAWSUIT Dale Boyd

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asked to start it in 2008 and have watched it grow and become the symbol of success that it is and if they think they can replicate that, they are mistaken,” Burnham said of her dismissal in February. The DPA told the Western News in February that they are actively searching for a replacement and conﬁrmed the community market will open on schedule on May 2.

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Koopmans found guilty of murders Dale Boyd

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John Ike Koopmans, 51, is facing two life sentences after the jury found him guilty of two counts of second degree murder and one count of attempted murder. Koopmans was convicted for the second degree murders of Robert Keith Wharton, 43, and Rosemary Fox, 32, and the attempted murder of Bradley Martin, 51, on March 30, 2013 in Princeton. Koopmans, who was wearing a brown collared shirt and black pants, was silent and showed no emotion when hearing the verdicts. “We’re quite satisfied it’s the right verdict,” said Crown prosecutor Frank Dubenski outside the Penticton Court House. Dubenski said he feels the issue of planning and premeditation is what the jury was grappling with during their deliberations, which started April 9 and concluded Saturday afternoon. “Given the factors in the case. Some of the drinking, the alcohol intake that he had and the circumstances of the attendance of the property, I’m really not surprised that this is the verdict and it was certainly one they (the jury) were entitled to reach on the evidence in the case,” Dubenski said. Tears were shed and sighs of relief could be heard in the courtroom from the Wharton family supporters who said they were pleased with the verdict but de-

John Ike koopmans was found guilty by jury of two counts of second degree murder one count of attempted murder.

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clined to comment further. The jury made recommendations as to the amount of time served before Koopmans is eligible for parole. The recommendations did not have to be unanimous and seven jurors recommended a 15-year minimum of time served before becoming eligible for parole for each count of second degree murder, with five jurors making no recommendation. Nine jurors rec-

ommended a consecutive sentence, while one juror recommended a concurrent sentence with two jurors making no recommendation. The decision will ultimately be up to Justice Miriam Maisonville, though the jury’s recommendations will be taken into consideration. The verdict will lead to a sentencing decision dealing with newer provisions in the criminal code

the federal government put into place in 2011. The provisions pertain to verdicts with multiple homicides allowing consecutive parole ineligibility periods to be imposed. “This is something new,” Dubenski said. “There aren’t many cases in British Columbia that have dealt with it since the implementation of that new legislation, so we’ll be looking at that and trying to figure out what kind of ap-

proach to take on the sentencing.” Defence counsel Don Skogstad said the case is out of his hands regarding whether or not Koopmans is planning an appeal. “There are some things that happened at the end of the trial that are still being analyzed,” Skogstad said. “It’s not usually good practice for lawyers to do their own appeals, you get a second fresh look, so that’s what we have here. So it will be up to that lawyer.” “It was a very long trial. I think there was some evidence that was difficult. This is why the verdict took much longer than normal,” said Skogstad. Skogstad said the last jury to acquit in the area was 11 years ago. “These days you have a fearof-crime mentality that seems to pervade this process. I’ve been doing jury trials for over 30 years and years ago juries clearly acquitted frequently,” Skogstad said. He said he believed there were problems with some of the evidence in the trial, though Koopmans avoided a first degree murder charge. “We’re happy it’s not first (degree). We didn’t really see any basis for that. I tried to convince Crown not to pursue first. He may have some life left as of this verdict. First (degree), and that might not have been the case,” Skogstad said. The case will convene briefly on April 27 at the Penticton Court House to set a date for sentencing.

Residents strike up petitions on Sicamous and billing fees Steve Kidd

Western News Staff

Penticton city council is going to have a couple of petitions to deal with when they next meet. They each have their own issue: Gerry Gilligan wants to put the brakes on a day moorage dock near the SS Sicamous, and Jean Mitchell is opposed to the city charging people if they want their electric bills mailed out. According to Gilligan, an avid kayaker, introducing motorized vessels to the area east of the rock groin by the Sicamous can only damage a special place. “Where they propose to put it is a beautiful, quiet, pristine, absolutely fantastic wildlife area,” said Gilligan. “We kayak there and see the beaver swimming around and all kinds of birds. It’s really special. To introduce mo-

torized craft to that area would just destroy it.” The SS Sicamous master plan introduced at city council on April 7 show a moorage area suitable for seven motorboats and the provision for expansion if there is demand and public support. Gilligan, who already has more than 160 signatures on his petition, has been planning to oppose the day moorage area ever since he saw it on drafts of the SS Sicamous master plan. “This has been on my agenda for quite some time. I knew it was going to come up,” said Gilligan. And once he confirmed that it was going to be part of the final plans, introduced at council on April 7, Gilligan got started. “It’s time to start stirring up the troops. We don’t want this to happen,” said Gilligan, who

is also planning a rally on the steps of city hall at 5 p.m. on April 20, prior to the public hearing for the Sicamous master plan. Gilligan hopes that he will get a lot more signatures at the event, along with drawing a crowd of supporters to attend the public hearing. “We hope to get as many people as we can,” he said. “I am going to suggest to council that we relocate that (moorage) to the Kiwanis walking pier. It’s a much more appropriate place.” Likewise, Mitchell is hoping to create opposition to city hall’s introduction of a monthly $1 charge for those who insist on paper bills rather than switching to e-billing for their utility bills. “I object to being charged the postage for me to tell me how much I owe them,” said the senior citizen, who calls the city’s actions

blackmail. There are many like her, she said, that don’t own a computer. “We are more and more pushed to do things on the Internet,” she said. “The city should not be forcing people to go somewhere else and use their computer to get a copy of their bill. We are being bullied.” She notes that part of the postage cost is due to the flyer the city includes with each bill. “They are using that bill to stick in their monthly newsletter that is far bigger and far heavier than the actual bill for my city power,” said Mitchell. “They are using a billing address to send whatever they want along with the bill.” Mitchell has collected more than 30 signatures on her petition, which she carries with her. Many people, she said, recognize her and come to ask to sign the petition.

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SS Sicamous master plan gaining steam Dan Walton

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Bold renovation plans are stirring around the SS Sicamous. At the regular council meeting on April 7, Ed Grifone from CTQ Consultants presented their vision to transform the park area surrounding the SS Sicamous after a year-long process to develop a master plan. “I took very seriously the presentation,” said Coun. Judy Sentes. “There have been different avenues and strategies taken, and nothing’s ever materialized. Tonight’s presentation was exciting. The engagement of the community has been excellent, and I too am excited to see this go forward.” Over the past few months, a range of features were shown to the community through four concepts. The architect said the most favoured concept, judging from the open house, includes a large plaza area along the corner of Lakeshore Drive West and Riverside Drive, which will form an entry to the park space. “All of the elements hang together like a nice piece of clothing,” Grifone said. The plan also includes a First Nations Pavilion; a new roundabout at Churchill Avenue; an extended parking lot; enhanced rose garden; and a limited day moorage. “The rose garden, although repositioned, (will be) enhanced to still allow it to be a contemplative space, aesthetically pleasing and have the ability to relate to the remainder of the park.” Following the delegation, council voted unanimously to endorsed the plan. The first

Master plans to transform the ss sicamous park area are shown in this architectural rendering. a public hearing is scheduled for april 20.

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reading to incorporate the master plan into the OCP was passed, and a public hearing will be held at the April 20 meeting. And once the ground has been broken, city staff will develop an economic investment zone program for the area. Coun. Helena Konanz asked why the city has to wait until the ground is broken.

Planned power outages Planned power outages are being scheduled in the area north of Huth Avenue, as a key part of upgrading the electrical infrastructure. These planned outages will happen between March 30 and May 1. Notices have gone out to affected residents and businesses, including maps, a tentative schedule and customer FAQs, as well as contact information. Customers are advised that, due to the nature of the work, there may be schedule changes. Up-to-date schedules and information are available online: www.penticton.ca and see “Planned power outages” under Latest News. We apologize for the inconvenience to those affected, and thank all customers for their patience during the project. 2015 Large & Bulky Item Pick-up – April 13-17, 2015 Residents (receiving individual curbside garbage pick-up) can place out by 7:00 am a maximum of 2 large items for pick-up on

their regular garbage day. Accepted items include: • furniture, large appliances and mattresses. • Maximum weight is 90kg/200 lbs per item. Items not accepted: NO renovation waste, including toilets, plumbing, and doors. Nothing with a gas motor. Return electronics (tvs, computers, etc. www.return-it.ca/electronics) and recycle small appliances (toasters, vacuums, hair dryers, etc. - www.electrorecycle.ca) at the JC Bottle Depot – 200 Rosetown Avenue. For more information please call Public Works at 250-490-2500. Public Hearing Notice A Public Hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2015 at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton, BC to consider the following amendments to Zoning Bylaw 2011-23 and Official Community Plan Bylaw 2002-20: Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2015-21 (1028

“Why don’t we just move forward with the economic investment zones for that area, why do we have to wait for the SS Sicamous master plan to pass?” Chuck Loewen, interim CAO, said the sequential strategy aims to first incentivize private investment as part of the plan. Loewen earlier said that the SS Sicamous

Dynes Avenue) Rezone Lot 26, District Lot 3, Group 7, SDY (Formerly Y-L) D, Plan 1017 located at 1028 Dynes Ave., Penticton BC, from R2 (Small Lot Residential) to RD2 (Duplex Housing: Lane). The applicant is proposing to construct a side-by-side duplex. Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2015-20 (1473 Duncan Ave. E.) Rezone Lot 2, District Lot 2710, SDYD, Plan KAP90597 located at 1473 Duncan Ave. E., Penticton BC, from R1 (Large Lot Residential) to R2 (Small Lot Residential). The applicant is proposing to subdivide the property into two single family lots. Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 2015-23 Add and include in the list of schedules “Schedule ‘N’ SS Sicamous Area Master Plan”; and add Section 2.2.5.20 “Development of the Sicamous Park will happen in accordance with the SS Sicamous Area Master Plan”. Any person whose interest may be affected by the proposed amendment may appear in person, by petition or by

is the last section of waterfront that the city will consider developing in the near future. Grifone said that through consultation, there was extra consideration given to the restoration of the water way – especially going into dam, as well how the First Nations land would fit in. Rod King, chair of the Waterfront Enhancement Subcommittee – who joined Grifone during the presentation, said the rigorous consultation plan hammered out the kinks. “There were some reservations and concerns, but as we worked through those multiple meetings, we overcame those, and I felt it was a very successful process,” he said. Council will spend around $150,000 this year on the detailed design, and for phase 2 in 2016 – which includes a rock outlook and walkway construction, at an estimated cost of $1,185,650. Grifone said that wiggle room has been accounted for in the figures. Coun. Andre Martin asked how cycling infrastructure would fit in. Grifone said that specific features still have yet to be decided, but the connecting walkways will incorporate both cyclists and pedestrians. The next step for council, Grifone said, requires several avenues: pursuing the many grants available; seek provincial approval; consult affected user groups; design and engineer the plan, then incorporate it into the OCP; and make the relevant zoning changes. “I believe that this is an opportunity that council may want to move on in a pretty bold way because it can provide some great economic and tourism value to Penticton.”

attorney. Delegations and Submissions will be received no later than 9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2015 to Attention: Corporate Officer, City of Penticton, 171 Main Street, 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 bylaws and supporting information will be available for public inspection up to and including Monday, April 20, 2015 at the following locations during hours of operation: Development Services and Corporate Administration (City Hall,171 Main St.), Penticton Public Library (785 Main Street) and the Penticton Community Centre (325 Power St.); or online at www.penticton.ca/ publicnotice.

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Seann Gentray (left) is gathering support to educate animal owners after his daughter Haley (right) was the victim of an unprovoked pit bull attack in Penticton.

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Family pleading for pit bull owners to be trained after daughter bit Dale Boyd

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A Penticton man is hoping to bring awareness and education to dog owners after his nine-year-old daughter was attacked by a pit bull. Seann Gentry and his daughter Haley were visiting a friend earlier this month who owned the pit bull. The animal was unprovoked before biting Haley’s arm. Haley has since recovered, and while she still bears marks from the bite, Gentray said she is in good health. “Haley’s doing fine. We went to trauma counselling today. We didn’t even step in the office because she’s strong and is over that, and we don’t want to relive the horror.” Gentray is now hoping to garner support for an awareness campaign to educate pet owners about the dangers of not having animals socialized. “I believe the owners should be trained. Some of the provinces (pit bulls) have been banned, basically, but how many of our children have to be maimed and is that dog next door safe with children around the home,” Gentray said. Since the incident, Gentray has been reading up on the subject of animal socialization, currently looking to Animals in Translation by Temple Grandin as a guide. Grandin, an autistic woman who has had a biographical film made about her life, is an advocate for animal welfare and a professor of animal science at Colorado State University. Gentray agrees with her views on animal socialization, and hopes to get the word out to minimize attacks. “I just want to bring awareness out,” Gentry said. “You have to socialize your dog.” A study by the non-profit organization DogsBite.org analyzed press accounts of animal attacks in Canada and the U.S. between 1982 and 2014. That study found that incidents involving pit bulls greatly outnumbered that of any other breed with the number of instances causing bodily harm totalling at 3,397, with pit bulls responsible for over 60 per cent of attacks.

The study has received backlash from bloggers since its release and the debate between whether it’s the owner or the breed is not one that Gentray is entering. “It’s a little bit of both. We have to train the people, we have to educate them about their dog’s social activities and that sort of thing,” Gentray said. The non-profit organization HugABull is a community and advocacy group made up of pit bull owners, advocates enthusiasts, and their website lists the Penticton SPCA as a pit bull-friendly shelter. “Any dog has the capacity to be aggressive, be it a Chihuahua or be it a pit bull,” said Corinne Ross, branch manager BC SPCA South Okanagan/Similkameen branch. “I’ve had volunteers in this organization who have had pit bulls who would roll over, have lived with kittens, puppies, other dogs, other people, walked down the street to heel without a leash on and they are awesome,” Ross said. “But there can be the capacity for that dog to be aggressive if it’s been brought up that way.” Ross’ sentiments echoed Gentray’s in that socialization is key to how a dog related to people or other dogs. “It can have very bad consequences if they are not socialized as puppies and trained and looked after like any dog should be. A lot of it is about socialization,” Ross said. Gentray is still formulating how he is going to proceed with bringing awareness to the public, though he hopes to work hand-in-hand with dog trainers to organize a protocol regarding handling and educating dog owners about everything they need to know to safely own their pet. “My daughter loves animals. Myself and my daughter we just want to educate the people and recommend Temple Grandin because I believe she’s the expert,” Gentray said. “You can’t always put a dog on a leash. You have to expose them to themselves because they are just as dangerous when they are locked up in every yard. They should socialize,” Gentray said. “We can’t have any more victims.”

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Volunteers are at the heart of Penticton This week is National Volunteer Week in Canada, a chance to recognize the important role of volunteers in our communities. This year, the message compares a volunteer action to a stone thrown in a lake. There is the immediate effect of the splash, but then there are the ripples that spread far and wide to improve communities. And, considering the number of hours volunteers put in, the amount or ripples are huge. The last survey conducted by the federal government shows that in 2010, 47 per cent of Canadians, aged 15 and up, each contributed an average of 156 hours, adding up to almost 2.1 billion hours of volunteer time. That’s roughly the equivalent of 1.1 million full-time jobs. Here, in Penticton, we rely on volunteers for many things. There are those that labour daily to help maintain the social safety net of the community, putting their time and skills to work at places like the food bank or the Soupateria, or the many other support and aid groups that help our most vulnerable. Then there are the volunteers who contribute their time to make sure community events like the Challenge Triathlon, the Gran Fondo, Elvis Festival and many others, even the Vees games, go off without a hitch. In fact, many of these events that bring life, energy and tourism dollars to the community wouldn’t happen without volunteers. Without the contribution of volunteers some work might never get done. They build homes for the homeless, help out in schools and hospitals, clean garbage out of rivers, PENTICTON WESTERN coach, you name it. Their work is an extension of being a good neighbour and so much more — volunteerism is fundamental part of the very notion of community. So take the opportunity next week, and every week, to join us in thanking volunteers for all that they do to make our communities better places to live.

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Treaty cash cow may dry up The B.C. Treaty Commission and its federal and provincial financiers put on a brave show last week, celebrating a “milestone” in negotiations for a modern treaty with five Vancouver Island First Nations. A regional group representing the Songhees, Beecher Bay, T’Souke, Malahat and SnawNaw-As (Nanoose) First Nations have reached the “agreement in principle” stage of negotiations with Canada and B.C., after 20 years of treaty talks. This is similar to the treaty finalized in 2007 with another fivemember Vancouver Island group called MaaNulth First Nations. The Te’mexw Treaty Association agreed to accept 1,565 hectares of provincial Crown land and $142 million in federal cash to settle its historic aboriginal title. Alas, agreement in principle is but the fourth of sixth stages.

Now a platoon of lawyers takes over from the room full of negotiators to produce the ﬁnal legal text. It will be years before this treaty can be presented to the B.C. legislature and the House of Commons in Ottawa, if it ever is. These elaborate ceremonies will never be viewed the same again after the release of federal treaty advisor Doug Eyford’s report last month. The Te’mexw event seemed to have an extra urgency after Eyford’s observation that much of this costly activity has become a job creation program for those involved. These Vancouver Island communities deserve credit for setting aside their own territorial disputes. It’s more than most have done. Eyford concluded after a long summer of meetings last year that many treaty negotiation teams in this province and across the country show no such inclination.

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In B.C. and elsewhere in Canada, there is a “conspicuous lack of urgency in negotiations” and “sharp divisions” between parties, most of which have been at the table for a decade or more, Eyford found. This is what has come to be known as the “aboriginal industry,” where lawyers and consultants have a seemingly endless supply of lucrative work, much of it of questionable value. For some aboriginal participants, attending treaty meetings year after year is the best paying job they have ever had. Indeed, a common

feature of the province’s dealings with aboriginal communities is that their leaders demand meetings, and then demand to be paid to attend them. This latest Vancouver Island treaty, assuming it is ever ﬁnalized, would at least in part replace the Douglas Treaties, signed by B.C.’s colonial governor James Douglas in the 1850s. These treaties around Fort Victoria were quickly concluded if nothing else. The Beecher Bay Band was paid 45 pounds, 10 shillings for most of Sooke and another 43 pounds and change for its Metchosin territory. One of the biggest missing pieces in the latest agreement in principle is the share of federally-regulated ﬁsheries. This has been a theme of B.C. Treaty Commission reports in recent years, as Ottawa holds up treaties for years because it is unable or unwilling to offer shares of

salmon in particular. Hunting and fishing rights are acknowledged even in historic treaties, and reaffirmed by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Sharing these rights while maintaining conservation of fish stocks has been more than Ottawa, and in some cases neighbouring aboriginal communities, have been able to manage. Eyford’s findings, and the B.C. government’s sudden refusal to keep staffing a B.C. Treaty Commission that shows so little progress, have sent one overdue message. If participants aren’t prepared to make real compromises and show a willingness to conclude agreements rather than drag them out, they should leave and come back when they are ready to do so. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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With a new council (with some old guard) there should be new ideas and suggestions for progress in an area. Our council is running true to form, or is it? There have been some new ideas. Some good, some not so good and some indifferent. The buzz word right now seems to be OCP or as we know it, Official Community Plan. The OCP that I have in mind is the one that refers to Skaha Lake Park and the proposal for re-zoning and redevelopment. My question to council would be why? Some reasons that come to mind are: supplementary cofferfilling and because council can do this and to them, it seems right, just to mention one or two. The park area has been a park area for many years and lived as such through several councils. Now, all of a sudden, it’s become an important issue to all council (including the old guard). One can only surmise that this sudden OCP revitalization is one of monetary gain only. What else could it be? The area has been well-patronized over the years by both community residents and tourists alike and is continuing be a point park of interest. The area has been written up in media publications as being a major point of interest for all. Council now thinks that rezoning is the way to go. Again, aside from supplementing city coffers, why? In and around the area there are several multi-dwelling properties, some of which, have more vacancies than occupants. Does council not see this?

deficit — what Albertans are not talking about is that with all the booms and busts in the oil patch over the years, since P.E. Trudeau launched his National Energy Policy (NEP) in October 1980, their province for the first time is approaching “have not status.” The province of Alberta has, over the past 50 years, contributed more than $700 billion in TPs. If the unearned interest that would have accrued — had that money been added to the $700 billion in Alberta’s Heritage Sav-

Evidently not! They seem to think that economic benefits outweigh pristine benefits and the aspect of on-going recreational benefits now and in the future. They seem to be overlooking the fact that land is not a renewable resource and that once it’s gone; it’s gone. Joni Mitchell said it best her song Big Yellow Taxi, and the lyrics make reference to “Pave Paradise and put up a parking lot.” From my perspective, if council feels that this OCP is a solid one and that the benefits of development outweigh the benefits of status quo, in the words of a motivational speaker, Zig Ziglar (I’ll See You at the Top), they should seek “a check-up from the neck up to get rid of stinkin’ thinkin’.” I ask council, what do you want your legacy to be? If this is it, you’re in deep trouble! Ron Barillaro Penticton

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people were seen dumping soil and rocks from the edge of Ridgedale Avenue down the very steep cliff above residences on Penticton Avenue. Isn’t this illegal dumping? The rocks could cause a slide down the cliff and cause damage to the properties below. Also observed along that same stretch (1500 or 1600 blocks of Ridgedale Avenue) some household trash has been thrown down the cliff, and yard waste such as leaves and pine needles. Adding fuel to possible brush and grass fires along the slopes. Please people — think of what you are doing! Do not dump your trash or waste down the cliff from Ridgedale Avenue. Residents across the street on Ridgedale should be vigilant and if they see anyone doing this please report it to the authorities immediately to catch these people in the act of illegal dumping.

bec. When Pierre Elliot Trudeau was elected in 1968, the debt was $16.8 billion, the Second World War debt was paid off by 1955, our dollar was worth $1.06 U.S. The Liberal Party of Canada in 1968, introduced this line: “we’ll screw the West and take the rest.” That line has been used very effectively in all federal elections since 1968. Only in Canada, eh? Ernie Slump Penticton

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Motorized watercraft will destroy tranquility As part of the marathon meeting held at city hall on April 7, city planners revealed the SS Sicamous master plan which includes construction of a dock to accommodate large motorized watercraft with the possibility of future expansion. As many are aware, this area is a lovely quiet spot with lots of opportunities to observe wildlife. My wife and I love to kayak and swim there and enjoy the beauty of it all. However, the introduction of power boats and motorized personal watercraft will destroy the tranquility there and all, I really hate it when someone puts words in my mouth. Never in any of my correspondences have I ever mentioned Stephen Harper wishing to get rid of medicare, the RCMP, the CBC or the supreme court. This

contribute noise and water pollution — a very undesirable outcome to say the least. In addition, any accidental spills of oil and gasoline in the area would seriously affect the sockeye salmon spawning beds in the river channel. The city will be holding a public consultation on the master plan Monday, April 20 at 6 p.m. Anyone wishing to inform council of their concerns should plan to attend. A rally will be held in front of City Hall at 5 p.m. and to others. My information comes from close observation of what has been occurring in Ottawa, coupled with the internet and the media. Tymchuk asked for a viable alternative, so here is one. Bill C-51

is not necessary. Period. If ISIS lands on Canadian soil (which is highly unlikely), we have the Emergency Act (formerly known as the War Measures Act) to fall back on. This act was instituted during the FLQ

crisis in 1970. The Emergency Act, for those of you who do not know This is in response about it, is a measure that to the letter “Paranoid can be taken to temporarParty” (April 10 issue of ily, and I stress the word the Western News) writtemporarily, restrict the ten by Dan Tymchuk rights of Canadians until of OK Falls. First of the situation can be dealt with and perpetrators caught. Bill C-51 will permanently restrict the rights of Canadians, or at least until a different party can be elected to squash it. Maybe Mr. Tymchuk has no problem having his rights slowly RIGHT. T I L L A away. I have a T . WE stripped E INS D W E . E D T E huge problem with it. If N E A T R AN GUAR A . . U T T G H H . people have no problems G T I G I H R L IT R LL IT T RIG I L A A L T T L S with bill C-51, maybe S A N I T N I S E E WE IN ED. W D. WE they should pack up their ED. W . E E E D T E T E N T E N A N T A R A N R A R A in their old kit . GUARA HT. GUA IGHT. GU IGHT. GU G R I R T R I T RIGHT. troubles I T L I T L I L L IT RIGHT L L A L A L T A T bag and move China, S A T S T N S I N S E IN . WE E where little to noto human WE IN . WE I D W . D W . E D . E E D E E D T E E T E E N T E N T A N T A N AR A R AN UAR AR A GUAR IGHT. GU HT. rights is the norm. RIGHT. G IGHT. GU GHT. GUA

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is something another letter writer mentioned in her letter. All of those things occurred back in the 90s when Harper was a member of the Reform Party. I am not privy to any information not available

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Flooding risk despite a lower snowpack level Steve Kidd

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Dam operators in Oroville are warning residents around Osoyoos Lake that early snow melt might cause temporary flooding along shoreline properties as they begin raising the water level in the lake. “Our challenge is to keep lake levels from rising too quickly during this period,” said Al Josephy, with Ecology’s Office of Columbia River, in a release. “This time of year we must coordinate lake levels with other lake management operations in Canada as well as respond to snow melt and rain or snow events.”

Through to June 1, the level of the lake is raised slowly from winter operating level to the summer level to support irrigation and summer recreation in both the U.S. and Canadian sides of the lake. After a winter with few significant snowfalls in the South Okanagan, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the local snowpack is below what is considered normal levels. The Okanagan basin is sitting at 85 per cent on normal, while the Similkameen is a little higher, at 89 per cent, according to the River Forecast Centre’s March 1 report. Both are considered to be in the slightly below nor-

Quick response helps contain fire Western News Staff

Quick response by a former auxiliary member of Penticton Fire Rescue helped contain a small fire at a McCulloch Drive property just before 10 a.m. on April 12. Penticton Fire Chief Wayne Williams said the fire involved some patio furniture and an outside deck in the backyard of the residence when the passing former firefighter noticed smoke coming the from the area. When fire crews arrived they were able to extinguish what remained of the fire, preventing it from spreading the main structure.

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mal (80 to 90 per cent) range. Precipitation through the Okanagan was higher than normal, but

warmer temperatures — generally 3 to 5 C above normal throughout February — caused it to come down as rain

rather than add to the snowpack. Automated sensors at Blackwell Peak and Mission Creek show the

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A visit from author Barbara Coloroso is expected to benefit Penticton in a number of ways. Coloroso is the author of several books, including The Bully, The Bullied and the Bystander, which will be the subject of her public lecture on April 20 at the Lakeside Resort. But she’s also the author of Extraordinary Evil: A Brief History of Genocide, which was inspired by her work with children orphaned by the Rwandan genocide. “The premise is that it is a short walk from schoolyard bullying to hate crimes to genocide,” said Coloroso. In a roundabout way, that work connects to her other work in Africa, with the Stephen Lewis Foundation and Grandmothers for Africa, who raise funds to support their counterparts in Africa who suddenly find themColoroso is making her book tour selves raising their orphaned grandchildren. Barbara a benefit for Grandmothers for Africa. Coloroso decided the book tour with the Submitted photo newly expanded version of The Bully, The Bullied and the Bystander could help the othThat’s exactly what Coloroso wanted to er project, as she resigned from active duty on happen. the foundation’s board after 10 years. “I wanted to do something for the Granny Lynn Popoff, an organizer for the local Grandmothers for Africa group, describes the groups,” said Coloroso. “The money they earn goes directly to grandmother groups in book and lecture tour as a gift. “As soon as we heard about it, the Pent- Africa.” Popoff said it was probably a number of icton Grannies applied for one,” said Popoff. “She waived her fees and her publishing factors contributing to the local Grandmothcompany is paying her expenses. When we ers for Africa being chosen to host this event, went to David Prystay (general manager of starting with being one of the earliest chapters the Lakeside Resort) to see if he would do- formed. “And we were one of the first to apply. nate the ballroom, he said yes right away. “Everything we make from this event will When we saw it, we just flew our applicago directly to the Stephen Lewis Founda- tion in,” said Popoff. “It’s a real win on lots of levels.” tion.”

Coloroso wrote the original version of The Bully, The Bullied and the Bystander a decade ago. She said it needed to be updated because of the changes the digital world has brought to society. “It needed to be updated and expanded because of the offline and online interconnection related to bullying,” said Coloroso, explaining that helping children to be cyber savvy seeps into the keeping them safe and savvy in the offline world as well. “Bullying starts as young as four or five with young girls relationally targeting others: you aren’t invited to my birthday party, we are not going to accept you in our group,” said Coloroso. “How do we prevent that, but even more than that, how do we raise that fourth kid, that bravehearted kid that witnesser, resistor, defender.” That not-so-innocent bystander can be any of us, according to Coloroso. As she is helping educate, Popoff said the Grannies are hoping the lecture will benefit by the exposure to a different audience. “The challenge is, we are really good at contacting seniors,” said Popoff, noting that is where much of their support comes from. “Teachers and parents are her target audience. We are expecting a very different audience and that is great for us.” Coloroso’s lecture The Bully, The Bullied and the not so innocent Bystander, starts at 7 p.m. in the Lakeside Resort ballroom on April 20, with a book signing from 6 to 7 p.m. beforehand. Tickets are $25 in advance, or $30 at the door, and are available at the Lakeside Resort front desk, Hooked on Books on Main Street and the Dragon’s Den on Front Street.

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A dozen bands provided tunes on indoor and outdoor stages at this year’s Fest-of-Ale, including Sean Queen and Uncorked.

Devan Thompson and Sid Ruhland from the Firehall Brewery in Oliver patrol for fires along with Sean Petersen and Travis Eek, while enjoying a brew or two at Fest-of-Ale last weekend.

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Thomas Bridson turns up the heat for Burger 55, winner of the People’s Choice Best Food award, in the new outdoor venue at Fest-of-Ale.

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School District 67 has renewed an agreement which aims to enhance the success of Aboriginal students in the public education system. Leaders of the Aboriginal Education Council and School District 67 met at the Penticton Lakeside Resort on April 13 to reconfirm their commitment to the Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement. “Education continues to evolve at a very quick pace and the needs of our students evolve as well,” said Anne Tenning, principal of Aboriginal education at SD67. “So we want to have an agreement that lasts long enough so that we can get some momentum going with it, but we want to look at it again with fresh eyes every five years.” The agreement was implemented immediately after it was signed, and will run through June 2020. It includes four goals: increasing awareness and understanding of Aboriginal culture, traditions, and history; improving the sense of belonging felt by Aboriginal students, including a sense of place and personal identity; nurture and foster relationships between SD67 and the Aboriginal community; and increase the educational success of all Aboriginal students. “And success isn’t necessarily what shows up on a report card, it’s much more than that,” Tenning said.

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The agreement which just expired was enacted in 2010. Braydon Jones, a Grade 12 student at Summerland Secondary School, said that the final years of his education would have been quite different had the initial enhancement agreement not existed. “I don’t think any aboriginal programs that we have in place now would have been the same,” he said. Jones will be studying to earn hi s bachelor of science at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus. His younger sister will be graduating high school upon the completion of

the new enhancement agreement, and he’s optimistic that as an Aboriginal student, he’ll have a stronger foundation for success in 2020. Jones addressed some of the work that lay ahead in a speech on Monday. Upon finding out that he was accepted to UBC, he said some of his peers commented that his application was only successful because of his Aboriginal ethnicity. “Our children are our future,” Elder Grace Greyeyes said of the Penticton Indian Band said in a press release. “Every student should celebrate their academic accomplishments. I am

proud of all our students who walk down the aisle at their graduation.” In signing the agreement, representatives were present from the Penticton Indian Band, the Ooknakane Friendship Centre, the Okanagan Skaha Teachers Union, SD67 Aboriginal Education Program, SD67 Principals and Vice Principals Association, SD67 Board of Education, School District 67 itself, CUPE Local 523, South Okanagan Similkameen Métis Association, and the BC Ministry of Education. “An Enhancement Agreement is a working agreement between a school district, all local Aboriginal communities and the Ministry of Education designed to enhance the educational achievement of Aboriginal students,” said Minister of Education Peter Fassbender in a press release. “The EA establishes a collaborative partnership between Aboriginal communities and school districts that involves shared decision-making and specific goal setting to meet the educational needs of Aboriginal students.” The rate of Aboriginals throughout SD67 this year was recorded at 13.9 per cent of the student population; above the provincial rate of 11.2 per cent. “Every school district in British Columbia has been asked by the Minister of Education to write agreements such as this,” Tenning said. “And (April 13th)’s program was a part of our responsibility to do that work.”

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The local SPCA and Critteraid are looking for support in the form of exercise, as POUND for Paws will share with sponsors a concert-like fundraiser which will be full of fun workouts. POUND for Paws was initiated by the team from Bodies on Power, where instructors of many talents will be hosting a wide range of high-energy dancing, joined by a few lower-tempo routines for a smooth flow. “It’s like a buffet,” said Bodies on Power owner Jo Gagne. “When you’re not sure what your favourite food or item is going to be, it’s a nice way to sample everything.” Programs will include disco, Zumba, Piyo, and POUND of course, which includes Ripstix – a workout which requires the use of drumsticks. The Heart and Stroke Foundation was the beneficiary of the

fundraiser last year, at which more than 100 people participated. Gagne said that it’s important to wear comfortable, stretchy clothes and encouraged taking a creative approach by dressing up. Organizers said event-goers should make sure they can still move around freely in their costumes. Not every dance program will suit the entire crowd, Gagne said that there’s no shame in sitting a few out. The fundraiser is taking place at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, which has rented the space out at a reduced rate for the charitable cause. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m. and is expected to last about two-and-a-half hours. Tickets cost $15 in advance and $22 at the door. To best accommodate the crowd, Bodies on Power would prefer tickets to be purchased in advance. Ordering tickets can be done over the phone at 250-7708303, or at the storefront at 500 Vees Dr.

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Well over 4,000 people attended the two-day celebration of the hop at the Okanagan Fest-ofAle beer tasting event. “Hands down, this was the best Fest-of-Ale ever. I’ve attended for 20 years straight and this was the best one yet,” said Penticton resident Tom Riddler. “Thank you to all the organizers and all the awesome volunteers for pulling this festival together. You guys knocked it out of the park this year. Once again, a huge success.” Okanagan Fest-ofAle Society chair Randy Kirkoski said the event was a tremendous success and the changes they made reflected the changing desires of event attendees. “Based on the growing interest in craft beer, we had significantly more breweries interested in attending. So this year, for the first time ever, we set up an outdoor venue. This new outdoor section, which added a cool, new vibe to the event, was a great addition. It featured seven brewers, five food truck vendors and an additional entertainment stage,” said Kirkoski. Because of recent liquor licensing regulations, Okanagan Fest-ofAle also featured a pop-

up on-site liquor store. Each brewery offered a selection of their beer for sale in this special store. “Many of the beers featured at the festival are not available for sale at our local liquor stores in Penticton, so this gave Fest-of-Ale attendees a unique opportunity to purchase their favourite beverages to take home,” said Kirkoski. The event was a mixing of old and new with the Thursday Night Jazz Band performing for their 20th year and receiving an award recognizing them for their outstanding contributions to the festival. The other end of the convention centre floor was a flurry of activity with the latest addition to the festival, a photo booth from Moments Under Frame. This gave attendees a chance to use crazy props and create a special memory with a fun photo. All photos are available for download on the Okanagan Festof-Ale Facebook page. Not only does the festival host a venue for beer enthusiasts, but it also generates money for local Penticton charities. In its 20-year history, the Okanagan Fest-of-Ale Society has gifted over $500,000 in net proceeds back to the community. Earlier this year, the Okanagan Fest-of-Ale

Society announced a new partnership and financial support from the Penticton Hospitality Association. The event also bolsters tourism in Penticton during the shoulder season. “This year, many out-of-town guests attended the event from all around the Okanagan, the Lower Mainland, Prince George and even from Alberta and Saskatchewan. We met one couple who came from Brazil for the event,” said Kirkoski. “ We were very pleased to hear that virtually every hotel room in Penticton was booked this weekend, which is a testament to the fact that people are willing to travel to Penticton to celebrate great beer.” On Saturday, a panel of judges handed out awards in 10 different categories. “They had a difficult job tasting and evaluating 83 different beers and ciders to determine the best entries in 10 different categories and then to agree on the overall Best of Show beer. The winners represent an amazing collection of the best that B.C. has to offer. Make sure you visit your local liquor stores and try out these winners,” said Warren Everton, director

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To acknowledge their rippling effect throughout the community, the South Okanagan Similkameen Volunteer Centre will be heavily embracing National Volunteer Week, which runs until April 18. “National Volunteer Week is one of the small ways that we can identify volunteering as significant and important to each community,” said Sandra Dean, member service co-ordinator at the South Okanagan Similkameen Volunteer Centre. The volunteer centre launched in 2010, and has now has around 700 registered members. There has always been a strong volunteer force in the Okanagan, Dean said, but the network was made much stronger by the advent of the organization, which communicates the local volunteering opportunities among those registered through the database. “This has provided some structure to the non-profit area, and although there were wellknown events attracting big numbers of volunteers, smaller ones were struggling to get the word out,” Dean said.

Anybody interested in volunteering is encouraged to sign up, and there is no obligation to commit to anything — they’ll simply be informed of opportunities to help out around the South Okanagan. The designated week “is an annual formal recognition of the significant ripple effect volunteers have on communities and the country as a whole,” reads a press release from the local volunteer centre. “Healthy and caring communities can be measured in quantity and quality by their volunteer contribution.” The release says that the selfless act of volunteering is considered to be a gift by the people who share their time. More specifically, the release commends local volunteer Carrie Anne McAlpine, who lends her time to support seniors who have trouble with memory. “Each week, she listens to their repeated stories and relives their joy in telling these stories,” said the release. “The trust and capacity for joy, even though in the depths of dementia, helps Carrie Ann feel grounded and more of the larger whole of a caring community. Being a volunteer has helped her be a better person

overall and changed her views on the importance of the simple things in life ... like going on a car trip or shopping for groceries.” The organization aims to only involve itself with “neutral” causes, and has a policy against promoting political or religious activities. There are currently 30 member organizations which have their volunteer needs relayed regularly through the local volunteer centre. The centre also recruits volunteers for one-time and occasional events. “There might be a volunteer that’s new to the community – retirees, students, people wanting to get into it, and they don’t know where to start,” she said. “They come to us and we can provide them a range of opportunities.” To commemorate the week in Penticton, the local volunteer centre, along with eight other related organizations, are having a volunteer appreciation tea on April 16 between 2 and 4 p.m. at Orchard House on 157 Orchard Ave. All members are invited to participate. There’s no cost to register as a volunteer, and it can be done online at www.volunteercentre.info.

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T he P enTicTon newcomers Club meets at 7 p.m. at the Penticton Lawn Bowling clubhouse, 260 Brunswick St. We will help you make friends and learn about your new home while indulging in a number of social activities. BereavemenT The resource Centre at 626 Martin St. hosts weekly drop-in grief support sessions at 6:30 p.m. Adults welcome. Call 250-4901107 for more info. volunTeer income Tax Program on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon at the Salvation Army and Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. at St. Saviours Anglican church until the end of April. senior singles from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Penticton Golf and Country Club. Call 250-492-7078 for more info. alcoholics anonymous has daily meetings in Penticton and area. Call 250-490-9216 (24 hours) for more information. Bingo every wednesday in the Legion hall with the Ladies Auxiliary, 502 Martin St. at 1 p.m. Daily lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. elks cluB has a lodge meeting at 7:30 p.m. oliver douBle o Quilters have drop-in activities Wednesdays. The PenTicTon 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 250-493-7977 for more info. care closeT ThrifT Store at 574 Main St. has weekly specials and special auctions. Spring to summer changeover on March 30. Open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds to the local hospital and hospice. Donations welcome. anaveTs has humP Day with Stu’s kitchen open from 9 a.m. to noon. Entertainment by Paul James. Dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m. 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. kiwanis cluB meeTs at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at 390 Brunswick St. Call 250-493-8901 for info. souTh main droP-in Centre has beginner line dance at 9 a.m., medical Qi Gong at 10 a.m., coffee social 10 a.m. to noon, easy to intermediate line

dance and cribbage at 1 p.m., tai chi at 3:30 p.m., ukulele strum-along at 6:30 p.m. carPeT Bowling from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Recreation and Wellness Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. okanagan falls seniors’ Centre has music and coffee from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and carpet bowling at 1 p.m. 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. fosTer care info sessions every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at MCFD Resource Office. For info call Moe at 250770-7524 or visit www. fosterbc.ca or www.mcf. gov.bc.ca/foster. PenTicTon duPlicaTe Bridge Club has 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 Legion on Martin St. Call Birgitta at 250-770-1154 for info. seniors’ recreaTion and Wellness Centre at 439 Winnipeg St. hosts euchre every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call Jeanne at 250-492-7266 for more information.

Thursday April 16

The PenTicTon and District Garden Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Penticton Library auditorium. Guest speaker will be Audrey Anderson speaking about famous gardening writers. Guests welcome. line dancing wiTh Claire Denney every Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Oliver Seniors Centre, 5876 Airport St. Call Claire at 778-439-2070 for information. friendshiP force P enTicTon -o kanagan has a luncheon meeting at 11:45 a.m. in the Days Inn every second Thursday of the month. Call Sharon Hudson 250-493-1649 for details. All welcome. fiTness friends meeTs every Monday and

Thursday in the Legion hall, 502 Martin St. at 10 a.m. Come lose those extra pounds. Call Dot at 250-492-5400 for info. elks cluB has snowball darts at 7 p.m. Dance lessons at 7 p.m. ToPs B.c. 1640 meets from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Bethel Church basement at 945 Main St. Phone Beverley at 250493-5968 or Liz at 250493-7997 for more info. royal canadian legion branch 40 has lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., crib at 7 p.m., 502 Martin St. fraTernal order of the Eagles has tacos at 5 p.m. and musical trivia bingo at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. ToPs (Take off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 523 Jermyn Ave. Call Merle at 250770-8093. souTh main droP-in Centre has Spanish conversation and carpet bowling at 10 a.m., improver line dance, bingo and a crafters meeting 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. line dancing aT the Oliver Senior Centre at 10 a.m. Get moving with Claire Denney. Call 778439-2070 for more info. anaveTs has Their kitchen open 9 a.m. to noon, 269 Darts club at 7:30 p.m.

Friday April 17

Pound for Paws, a fundraising event in support of the BCSPCA and Critteraid at 7 p.m. at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. Along with POUND, we will be demonstrating other fabulous classes such as the bodychanging PiYo LIVE class, Zumba, Disco, and Yoga. Tickets are

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9:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of ballroom and Latin American dance. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Robert McKenzie at 250493-0601 or visit pentictonfuntimers.org. eagles friday nighT Live with dinner at 5 p.m. and entertainment at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. royal canadian legion branch 40 has fish and chips lunch at 11:30 a.m., rib night at 5:30 p.m., entertainment at 6:30 p.m. 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. PenTicTon seniors 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.

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excited about and it’s kind of like a little community,” said Jennifer Morison, event organizer and owner of the Big Blue Frog in Penticton. She said the event has even spawned an online community including the Facebook group Fluffy Okanagan. The Great Cloth Diaper Change will also feature community and family-based vendors, guest speakers following the world record attempt as well as a craft table, fire truck and fundraising draws. Event sponsor Co-operators Insurance will be on site to offer a mini car seat clinic and provide car seat information. Cooperators will also be giving away a stage-two car seat and will collect expired seats to be recycled. There will be a $15 fee per seat in accordance with recycling regulations. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and the event runs until 3 p.m. with the diaper change taking place at 11 a.m. sharp.

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Cody DePourcq isn’t around the Penticton Vees, but their co-captain isn’t forgotten. The Vees have hung up DePourcq’s jersey in the dressing room as he is out of the lineup after breaking his jaw in two places during a 2-1 overtime loss in Game 2 of the BCHL Final at the South Okanagan Events Centre. “We hung up his jersey in the locker room to make sure that everyone had the mindset to give their all,” said Vees assistant captain Jack Ramsey. “He gave his all. He took a shot in the face for our team (early in the third period). Everyone had the mindset going that whatever little pain you have that you can battle through it because we know what Cody is going through right now.” “We have challenged our guys to bring the same work ethic and heart to the game that he brings,” said Vees coachgeneral manager Fred Harbinson of DePourcq, who he said is the “heart and soul” of the team. “Last night (Monday) our guys played thinking of him.” DePourcq had surgery following Game 2 and had two plates inserted to his jaw. The next day he was texting his teammates words of encouragement. Ramsey said that DePourcq just told them to work hard, get a win and get back to Penticton to see him. Ramsey said it’s huge to hear from him. “It’s obviously tough to see your teammate fall, he’s a big leader, he’s still stepping up,” said Ramsey following their 2-1 overtime victory in Game 3 of the BCHL final against the Nanaimo Clippers at Frank Crane

PENTICTON VEES forward Tyson Jost, above left, is checked by Nanaimo Clippers defenceman Kale Bennett during Game 3 of the B.C. Hockey League finals on Monday at Nanaimo’s Frank Crane Arena. The Vees won 2-1 in overtime. Clipper Brendan Taylor, below left, and Vees defenceman Patrick Sexton battle in front of the Penticton net on a shot from the point in B.C. Hockey League action in Fred Page Cup league finals at the South Okanagan Events Centre on April 10.

Arena. “He is pumping us up before games. Even though he is not there on the ice, we’re still getting words that we need from him.” Ramsey said that first game without DePourcq was hard because of the presence he brings. “Before every period when we go out, we see his jersey,” said Ramsey. “It puts it in your mind to have that mindset that Cody has. The effort that he puts in every game and every shift that if we can play like him, that we’re going to come out on top.” Harbinson said everyone on the team misses him and they wanted to make sure

they fight to get the series back to Penticton. They accomplished that Monday. “Hopefully we can tie the series. It hurts losing him,” said Harbinson. The Vees cut into the Clippers’ 2-0 series lead Monday when Tyson Jost scored the winning goal 57 seconds into OT. “We were really motivated and expected a lot coming to Nanaimo here and I thought we delivered,” said Jost. “I thought we played a really good team game and we were working hard.” The series returns to Penticton on Thursday for Game 5 at 7 p.m.

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Penticton’s A.J. Eathorne has found her mojo again on the golf course. After stepping away from professional golf more than three years ago and working as a professional instructor at Vernon’s Predator Ridge, Eathorne is back to playing the game she loves and plans to try and qualify for the CP AJ Eathorne Women’s Open this August. “There is no guarantee, but I have just been playing some really good golf this winter,” said Eathorne. “It kind of piqued my interest again to go and join into some competitions. “I’ve kind of always joked with everybody saying I never really truly retired, I just stopped playing,” she said. “I had some anxiety. I just have a little bit of a bug in the back of me that says I wanna play a little bit more as well. I think I can do a little bit of that as well as teaching lots at Predator. Have a nice balanced go at it.” The anxiety came from the amount it costs to play the game and not gaining ground financially. Her job provides financial stability. “This is a game that will be in my life forever. I have a pretty solid job,” she said. “The golf has become enjoyable again.” A return to the pro level entered Eathorne’s mind playing a fun event with friends in Las Vegas over the winter. “There was no expectations. The first day I shot a 64,” said Eathorne, who has been seeing a sports psychologist.”I was like, huh, that was really fun. So then you start thinking about it. You put a little pressure on because you want to do well. “Maybe it’s still in there. I don’t know that I’ve ever lost the skill,” she continued. “It’s just the mindset or the desire to compete. Having that comeback is fun.”

Challenge, PIB partner Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Nearly 200 attended the Valley First Challenge Penticton open house at the Ramada Inn April 9. Most liked what they heard from co-race directors Kevin Cutjar and Michael Brown and their plans going forward. There was applause and cheers with a renewal of a relationship developed with the Penticton Indian Band (PIB). Councillor Joseph Pierre expressed his appreciation, especially when that relatioship with Ironman never came to fruition. “It’s actually awesome that we are now becoming a part of this family of Challenge,” said Pierre, adding that they approach VFCP with open arms and hearts. “Even though there was a change in the triathlon system, and we now had the Challenge here, the triathlon is always going to be here. It’s just part of what Penticton is now. see CHALLENGE pg. B4

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Hannah Patterson and Ella Simmons of the Fit Kidz Gymnastics Club reached the podium during the provincial championships in North Vancouver. The club took five members, including Vernon’s Morgan Aysia, to the Lower Mainland on the weekend and won the Okanagan zone championship in the Junior Olympic Level 5, a new program for Gymnastics B.C. Patterson took second after missing first by .075 points. “She was going in very focused,” said coach Angela Carlow. “It was awesome to see that she just put it all together.” Patterson was first in floor, scoring 9.35, first on beams, 9.3, third on uneven bars, 9.075 and 13th on the vault, 8.075. Simmons took third by scoring 7.95 on the vault, 9.2 on bars, 8.975 on the beam and 9.15 on the floor. Julia Nixon was fifth with her best score, 8.75 coming on the beam. Olivia Dunley-Owen was ninth, her best score was 9.3 on the floor. Maya

FIT KIDZ GYMNASTICS won their zone at the provincial championship in North Vancouver over the weekend. The five Fit Kidz Gymnastics members, back from left to right, Hannah Patterson, Ella Simmons and Julia Nixon. In the front, left to right, Maya Bassot and Olivia Dunley-Owen.

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PENTICTON’S Jesse Sanche of the B.C. Interior Stars takes this shot by Saskatchewan Huskies Prospects Lee Shurgot to the mid section during action in the semi final game of the Stars AAA Invitational Hockey Tournament at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton March 12. After going through the round robin portion undefeated, the Stars lost to the Huskies 5-3, and then 7-4 to the MB Team XTreme squad to finish in fourth place. Below, Penticton’s Cole Wadsworth of the Stars breaks out of his end during a second period rush on the final day of the stars invitational tournament.

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The bronze medal game of the B.C. Interior Stars Cup AAA invitational pitted the host Stars and Manitoba X-Treme for the second time. In their first tilt, the Stars clobbered the XTreme 9-1 the morning of April 10. The X-Treme got redemption with a 7-4 victory to claim the bronze medal. “It wasn’t our best game,” said Stars coach Shea Sanche. “We had lost (5-3) in semifinal to the Saskatchewan Huskie Prospects and that took a lot out of our boys. Disappointed in the result.” Sanche said the XTreme were a good team, they finished 2-2 overall, but the Stars were disappointed to not be playing for gold. “All the teams were really good,” said Sanche. “They played a better game than we did.” Sanche was very happy with the tournament overall and praised the work done by organizer Jason Tansem and his crew.

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had a lot of fun in the most competitive tournament they have played in. It was a memorable experience on and off the ice as the teams had a chance to hang out during a barbecue. Sanche said everybody spoke highly of the experience and want to sign up for next year. There is already talk of expanding it to 10 or 12 teams. “It’s daunting to even think about it,” said Sanche, jokingly. “Jason did an unreal job. He knocked it out of the park.” “It went fantastic,” said Tansem, saying he received lots of positive feedback from parents and manager as they were thrilled with the venue, hotels and the city. The tournament also had good crowds, mostly for the host team attracting about 150 people. “Their last game against the Sask Huskie Prospects, it was jammed, it was great,” said Tansem, adding Penticton was great in supporting the event, especially the Penticton Lakeside Resort, where the teams stayed.

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The Pacific Coast Soccer League (PCSL) heads into the 2015 season with a new look. PCSL president Dave Collard posted a message on the league’s website

stating that they will not operate a women’s and men’s reserve league. Member clubs from the Lower Mainland area left to join an adult league offering summer play with less travel and expense costs resulting in the loss of the men’s Reserve Division. The Victoria

Highlanders folded and Whitecaps FC decided not to play, impacting the women’s league. “Every effort was made to replace the lost teams in the league with the help from clubs on Vancouver Island,” wrote Collard. “Likewise in the B.C. Interior, we explored different

options without success.” Collard added it will be difficult to predict the future of the new leagues developed in Metro Vancouver. The PCSL is committed to find teams for the Premier Women’s Division for 2016. The league will not pursue 2016 Reserve Division teams unless clubs express a solid interest in running a league at that level. The PCSL will run a full Men’s Premier Division league. While four

clubs did not return, the PCSL welcomed Vancouver United, FC Tigers and the Penticton Soccer Club (PSC), to face returning members Khalsa Sporting, Vancouver Thunderbirds, Abbotsford Magnuson, Ford Mariners FC and Kamloops Heat. Those clubs are expected to provide top-quality competition. PSC president Dale Anderson couldn’t be reached for comment regarding the fate of their Reserve Division clubs.

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from CHALLENGE pg. B1 “The band is happy to be able to host. Even though it's on a small part of our land, there is potential in the future to have more of the track go on our areas of our reserves," said Pierre. Cutjar let the crowd in on their thinking behind revamping the run course to have part of it on the river channel. "That's a beautiful part of Penticton," said Cutjar. "A lot of people that come here want to run the channel. They want to see all those people floating down the river. That's part of Penticton. Why not make that part of the course? It happens to be flatter, potential to be faster." Former Ultraman Canada champ Dave Matheson loves that. "I'm really excited about it," said Matheson, who is entering the full distance course. "Likely created a faster, flatter course is very appealing to a lot of people. Definitely appealing to me. I like fast courses. "I think the crowds are going to give a bit of motivation to keep going," he continued. "You still have quite a

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Born Sept 12, 1927, Regina Sask., went to be with the Lord March 28, 2015. Predeceased by his parents and 10 brothers & sisters. Survived by wife Mavis, son Ronald (Vickie Coy), beloved granddaughter Tanya (Cory) and great grandchildren Ashley, Carson & Piper. Jimmie had many passions in life, including of course his time with the Penticton Vees hockey team (World Champs ’55), golf, curling and his love for Penticton and its people he came in contact with through his many occupations. He also enjoyed teaching children to skate and taking Tanya to DQ when she was young, almost daily. Thank you to all the people who helped care for Jimmy at Village by the Station, his doctors, as well as the home care workers, and staff at Summerland Sr. Village in his last days. Private family service by request.

ROBERT (BOB) LESLIE 1940 - 2015 With sadness we announce that Robert (Bob) Roadhouse passed away April 10, 2015 at the Moog & Friends Hospice House in Penticton at the age of 75. He was born in Penticton on February 07, 1940. He really loved Penticton and spent his whole life here. One of his favorite activities was swimming so almost every nice summer day you could find him at the beach at Skaha or Okanagan Lake. He also enjoyed walking and stopping for coffee with friends. He is survived by his brother Richard (Doris) of Calgary and his sister-inlaw Louise of Kelowna. At his request there will be no funeral service. The family wish to thank Dr. J. De Kock of the White Clinic and the Nurses and Staff of the Moog & Friends Hospice for their compassionate care. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.everdenrust.com.

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CALVIN IRVIN WHIPPLE

MARCH 14, 1961 - APRIL 3, 2015 Cal passed away peacefully after a short illness at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver at the age of 54. He was predeceased by his parents Elmer and Kathleen. Cal leaves behind his loving wife Veralyn, three sisters and one brother. He will be sadly missed by his family, as well as by many dear friends and teammates. Cal was an enthusiastic volunteer at Canadian Food for Children and was a dedicated Special Olympics athlete. He proudly participated in several sports but especially loved 10 pin bowling. Cal lived by the motto “Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt”.

A Memorial Service will be held April 15, 2015 at 1 pm Parkview Funeral Home 1258 Main Street, Penticton BC. Immediately followed by a Celebration of Calvin’s Life at Sun Country Bowl 1035 Westminster Ave. Penticton BC at 2 pm. Cremation has taken place.

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Grant Lamar Grant, Age 87, of Penticton, BC passed away peacefully on April 1, 2015 at Moog and Friends Hospice House. Born in Cardston, Alberta, he was the oldest son of Heber and Hattie Jensen. Grant is survived by his brother Lee Jensen (Louise), sisters Maureen Jensen Woolf (Bill) and Beth Jensen Durfey. He also had many nieces and nephews. Grant was predeceased by a brother Gordon Kent Jensen and a sister Fay Jensen Law. Grant enjoyed his life and touched the lives of all who knew him, and was well loved for his humour, generous spirit, compassion and thoughtfulness. He enjoyed literature, good music and fine food, with his favourite dessert being chocolate ice cream. Grant also had a special fondness for dogs, which he kept by his side as a companion in his senior years. There will be no memorial service. Donations in memory of Grant Jensen may be made to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of BC, and sent to #4 – 17918 55th Ave., Surrey, BC, V3S 6C8.

We sadly announce the passing of Ron, lovingly known as the “Garden Gnome” by friends near and dear to him for very special and memorable reasons. Ronald was born December 27th, 1943 in Vancouver, BC and passed away on March 28, 2015 in Penticton, BC at the age of 71. Ronald was survived by his son Jeffery Lyth (Vanessa) of North Vancouver, BC and his daughter Marci Hyndman (Donald) of Keremeos, BC and his sister Diane Hayes (Dennis) of Surrey, BC. Ronald also had 2 grandchildren, Ashley and Jessica. He is also survived by his very special friends, Della Brown of Summerland and Dave and Tracey Goodman of Penticton, as well as Harley his feline friend forever. Ron touched the hearts of so many people and leaves a void in many lives. Ronnie was definitely diverse and multi talented. He started his work life at a Cadillac dealer in Vancouver. After several years there, he then owned his own automotive garage. He was later employed by Mills Paints which brought him to the Okanagan. Ronnie was a very good painter (even though he hated it and complained like crazy when he had to do it). He worked in the silviculture and logging industry and soon became a foreman. He also fought many forest fires for Forestry. He then in 1986 worked with BC Park. Again he became a foreman and manager, and was dearly loved by the employees and campers! His never ending jokes and wit supplied a nonstop flow of laughter!! He truly lived up to his reputation as ‘Rockin Ronnie’ and memories of him will be treasured forever!!! Enjoy your last pantyhose run darling. There will be no service at Ron’s request. A Celebration of Life will take place during the summer, his favorite season.

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HOW about a new career? Penticton School of Hair has ongoing enrollment and mature students are welcome. We also offer salon services at GREAT prices. call 250-4932747

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

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COMPUTERS

Career Opportunities

OPEN Saturdays 9-4 March & April Tel: 778.476.5511 #11-477 Martin St. Penticton, BC V2A 5L2 www.pentictonaccountingcentre.com

DRIVERS WANTED

AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package

Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience. Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application.

US capable Class 1 Drivers required 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.

Medical/Dental MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Services

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

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Garden & Lawn Boundary Tree & Hedge; topping, removal, pruning. Quick, clean & cheap. Free quotes, call (250)490-0522 HERBARIA GARDEN AND LAWN. Landscape maintenance services in Penticton: including pruning, hedging, weeding, mulching, edging and more. Spaces are also available for weekly lawn care. Ask about the fertilizer promotions. Call Paul at 493-3362 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

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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Financial Services

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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Home Care Hearts for pointments, ing, baking censed & 0733

Home Care. Apshopping, cleanand beyond. LiInsured. 778-476-

Hairstylists

Michele’s

Mobile Hair Care

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

Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping

Len (250)486-8800

CK&S Home Improvements. Finish carpentry, concrete, framing , windows, doors, full kitchen/bath, basements, garages, tile, hardwood & laminate. No job too small, licensed & insured, Chris 250488-4147 FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

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 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

G/L Bookkeeping Services, contact Gary Leggott at (250)462-6482 or email: glphoto15@gmail.com

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

Cleaning Services

Rubbish removal; clean-up and haul anything from home/garage/yard/basement to dump, (250)488-3043

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

Trainor Family Hauling. Will haul your junk, big and small, to the dump. Will also do small jobs. We’re here to serve you with a smile. Call Pat with your needs. 250-486-4867

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Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Equestrian

Firearms

Heavy Duty Machinery

DIAMOND H TACK GARAGE SALE, Saturday, April 18th at 9AM Consign your Horse, Rider & Stable Products from April 4th -15th 1953 Kirschener Rd. Kelowna, B.C. (250)-762-5631

Feed & Hay Ginseng tarps 24’x80’ for shade or windbreak. Inexpensive and attractive solution for hay shed, livestock shelter etc. $160. ea. 24’x160’ @ $300.ea. Quote available for installation. 22’ gooseneck tip pg trailer, 27,000 lb axles, 95 lb winch. $7500. 250-558-8322.

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

Merchandise for Sale

Local Okanagan Resident looking to purchase firearms, fully licensed, will travel, Call or text, (250)809-9664

Garage Sales GARAGE SALE AT 190 Dafoe Place, Penticton, BC. SATURDAY, April 11th and 18th from 8am - 2pm...Ph. 250-4908832 MOVING SALE, 2430 Naramata Road. Saturday April 18th, 8am-1pm. NO EARLY BIRDS. Selling tools, orchard supplies, brand new Bowflex, utility trailer, indoor & outdoor furniture and misc.

YARD SALE

Friday and Saturday April 17th & 18th 8am - 2pm 85 Green Avenue East

Garage Sales

SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-547-2584.

Rentals

Transportation

Legal

Misc. Wanted

Apt/Condo for Rent

Auto Accessories/Parts

Legal Notices

Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antique Native Art, Estates + Chad: 250-499-0251 in town.

Sporting Goods 27th Anniversary at the Best Little Gun Shop Around. Quality Firearms Buy & Sell. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin

Real Estate Misc. for Sale

For Sale By Owner

2001 Craftsman Lawn Tractor, 18.0 HP, 6spd., 42” blade, runs well, $400, 250-809-3313

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.

Garage Sales

Auctions

No early birds please!

Garden Equipment

Perfect for MAN CAVE; beer & liquor cans and bottles, collection since 1955, over 450 pieces, $350, (250)490-4025

AUCTION

B.C. Children’s Hospital Fundraiser

Save On Foods West Parking Lot Saturday, April 18th 8:00am - 1:00pm NO EARLY BIRDS PLEASE

s Dodd Dodd s SATURDAY, APRIL 18 • 11:00 A.M. ESTATE HOBBY FARM 1541 Eagle Rock Road, Armstrong BC

TRACTOR • TOOLS • VEHICLES • FURNITURE Acting on the Instructions of Brock Isenor, Dodds will Auction the Household Contents & Shop. PARTIAL LIST INCLUDES: John Deere 3032 4WD Tractor with Front End Loader (Only 350 Hrs, Very Clean), 5’ Maschio Rototiller, Buhler/Farm King Finish Mower, Rear Blades, 3 Stihl Chainsaws, Cross-cut Saw Collection (Over 40 Saws), Collectible Wright Saw, Air Compressors, Collection of Logging Tools, Platform Scale, Oxy/Act Torch Set with Bottles, Large Selection of Tool Boxes & Tools, Electric Hand Tools, Band & Table Saws, Thickness Planer, Sliding Compound Mitre Saw, Dust Exhaust System, Grinders, Gas Weed Trimmers, Lawn Mowers, Rototiller, Wheelbarrow, Carts, Electric Log Splitter, Garden Tools, Birch Firewood, Fishing Rods, Hand Carts, Ladders, Lumber, Antiques and Collectibles, Books, China & Crystal, Freezer, Leather Sofa & Recliner, TV & Stereo, Furniture & Much More.

LARGE COLLECTION OF TOY TRACTORS: JOHN DEERE, + CASE, CAT, MASSEY AND MORE. TOY SHIP COLLECTION + 1997 GMC 2500 PICK-UP, ONLY 98,000 KM, VERY NICE CONDITION, 16 FT SINGLE AXLE TRAILER Date: Time: Place: Viewing:

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. Rents start at $850 including util. Email inquiries: support.stanmarserviceses@shaw.ca

or call ofce at 250-493-5072

Commercial/ Industrial

5BR 3BA Built 1994 Perfectly situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in West Kelowna, near Glenrosa Middle School. New paint inside and out. Upper deck looks over very private back yard with waterfall feature, fish pond, and hot tub. Fenced dog run. Double car garage with new door. In-ground sprinklers. Perennial gardens. In-law suite with new kitchen. By appt. only. ok4now@shaw.ca (250) 212-3305. $458,500

Household items, tools, artwork, furniture and antiques

Firearms 27th Anniversary at the Best Little Gun Shop Around. Quality Firearms Buy & Sell. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin

A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Merchandise for Sale

Saturday, April 18 11:00 am 1541 Eagle Rock Road, Armstrong, BC Friday, April 17 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday, April 18 - 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Sale conducted by Dodds Auction Vernon 250-545-3259 • View photos at doddsauction.com (Specialty Auction)

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 2bdrm 2bath unit, laminate floors, central location, private parking, cat ok with deposit, $1000/mo., 250-488-7902

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

Cars - Sports & Imports 1986 BMW 325, 4 door, manual, sun roof, needs painting, $1500, 4 winter tires BMW rims, excellent shape, $800, 1 extra summer tire on BMW rim, good shape, $150, (250)493-8923, Penticton 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara V6, auto, fully loaded, leather interior, $8,990. Call 1-250549-7138 or 1-250-309-3772

Motorcycles

BigSteelBox Corp

at 100 Green Mountain Rd, Penticton, BC Canada claims a Warehouse Lien Against John Szanto of Penticton BC for arrears of container rent amounting to $990.76 plus any additional costs of storage that accrue. If not paid in full, the contents of household belongings and recreation equipment will be sold at public auction.

2006 Yamaha Royal Star, cruiser, chrome extras, exc cond. 79,000 kms, $4500. Super reliable. 1-250-545-5412

Recreational/Sale 1993 Terry Resort 20.5ft Immaculate Condition

Homes for Rent 3+bdrm, 2bath, w/d/f/s, rural setting, house/yard maint. req, ns, np, ref’s, $1300+util., avail. May 1, Cheryl 250-492-7622 PENTICTON 2+ or 3 BDRM, FULL BASEMENT Solid home with new laminate, dishwasher and paint. Good central location 1259 King Street. Long term tenancy. No pets, No smoking. $1525. Contact Garry at 250-492-4558

Suites, Lower Brand new 1bdrm suite, private entrance, np, ns, Wiltse area, 250-486-7974, after 4pm

Want to Rent Family wants to rent house; can be in rough shape, please call Bill, 250-494-7978 Penticton Pikes Summer Swim club is looking to rent a 2bdrm house, bsmnt. suite or apt. for head coaches, May 1-Aug. 31 Please Contact 250-488-8920 Single father of 1 seeks 2bdrm, 2bath house w/garage or large shed around Maggie School, David 250-462-4935

Transportation

Antiques / Classics Styling in the Okanagan.90% brand new in 2014. 1969 442 Oldsmobile convertible, $45,000. 250-546-6905.

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New vinyl floors, axels flipped for clearance, 2-way fridge, propane 4 burner stove, hot water, dual sink, lots of tread left on tires, sleeps 5, queen bed, fold down kitchen table with bunk above, two 6V batteries, A/C works awesome, outdoor shower, stereo with aux/cd, easily pulled with half ton, tows great, hitch available.

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Trucks & Vans ‘13 Grand Caravan, 5900 kms, fully load, winters/summers on rims, $18,000, 250-493-6483 2001 Ford Windstar, fully loaded, good cond., over 200k’s, asking $2000 obo, 250-4933980, 250-490-7720

Boats Canoe for sale, 14’6” Pelican, brand new, never used, c/w 2 oars, 2 life jackets, 2 seats w/back rests, $550, call Carole or Ken (778)476-1303

Adult Escorts JANICE, A delightful mistress for the discerning gentleman. Attractive, clean & affectionate, afternoons, Penticton, appointments only, 250-4601713, No text messages MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95., Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048 SOOO SEXY SANDY The Original K-Town Girl. 38D, 29,34.Let’s Play 250-878-1514

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community HAPPY TALE — Carbon, a six year old Standard Schnauzer, was surrendered to the South Okanagan SPCA Branch in February and was need of essential knee surgery. Through a donation, and assistance from the team at Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital, Carbon got the surgery. Carbon went into foster care with SPCA foster parents (left to right) Martin and Linda Sankey and then a Naomi and Terry Noble adopted Carbon (soon to become known as Heidi) to her forever home.

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Nature Wise On March 31, neighbours emailed to say their first hummingbird had arrived at 7:15 a.m. looking for its feeder. This was the earliest date of arrival they had ever recorded. The earliest records for the South Okanagan I found for calliope and rufous hummingbirds were April 7 and April 16, respectively. Many people jot down the dates of the first migratory birds, especially robins, redwinged blackbirds and bluebirds, and the first wild flower blooms. Two of the earliest wild flower blooms in the Okanagan are sagebrush buttercup and yellow bells, one of the lilies. The buttercups usually start blooming en masse the second week of March but this year the first bloom was spotted on Feb. 18. The yellow bells were out on March 11; they usually start blooming March 19. Orchardists have observed that fruit bloom is about two weeks ahead of schedule this spring. Recording the dates of bird arrival and flower bloom is part of the science of phenology which Webster’s dictionary defines as “the study of natural phenomena that recur periodically as migration, blossoming etc. and of their relations to climate and changes of season.” Factors influencing time of bloom include precipitation (including rainfall the previous autumn), sunshine, temperature, elevation and wind. The warm, windy weather in late Febru-

ary and March probably triggered premature flowering. If the mild weather continues the effect of early flowering will result in fruit and seeds, but if a weather system brings in a killing frost the blooms may be killed with the result being a reduction in fruit or seed yields. The point is that phenology is the analysis of a variety of interrelated factors and understanding their effect will determine, for example, whether a farmer plants a frost resistant variety or not. Since 1998 we have recorded the dates when we first noticed certain wild flowers in bloom here in the Penticton area. In fact, people have been recording flowering and ripening of crops for ages. Viticultural records of grape harvest in Europe, have been used to reconstruct summer growing season temperatures from 1370 to 2003. Horticulturists have been using signals from plants to determine the best times to prune or sow seed. Advice from Okanagan gardeners suggests that the best time to prune roses is when forsythia is in bloom. We have found that the indicator plant for hummingbird return is the native wax currant. This year they were in full bloom on March 30. As we get deeper into climate change it will be interesting to have these records. The South Okanagan Naturalists’ Club’s monthly meeting is April 23 in the United Church, 696 Main St., Penticton at 7 p.m. Biologist Jared Maida will describe the snake research program at the Nk’mip Desert Cultural Centre. All are welcome. Jim Ginns is a member of South Okanagan Naturalists’ Club, BC Field Ornithologists and the Native Plant Society of BC but the views expressed here are his own.

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