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VAREKAI IS COMING — The Skywatcher, Andrey Kislitsin of Russia, entices the audience in front of his unique wagon in the opening act of the Cirque Du Soleil production of Varekai on stage at the Maverik Centre in Salt Lake City, Utah this week. The magical, high-energy show is coming to the South Okanagan Events Centre May 13 to 17. See the April 29 edition of the Penticton Western News for more photos and a story.

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The Friends of Munson Mountain would like to see a new BMX park developed somewhere other than the currently proposed site. The city owns 10 acres of land on 630 Munson Mountain Rd. – right near the entrance to the Munson Mountain parking lot, and is considering the allocation of two to three acres for Penticton BMX to develop a bike park. “I don’t think this is the place for a BMX park,” said Lauren Calancie, a Friend of Munson Mountain who lives near the site. The organization formed about two weeks ago as a way to increase the public’s awareness of the possible development. The Friends said that as a BMX park, the space will only cater to a small portion of Penticton’s population, and they would like to see a development which will incorporate the entire community. While they have a different vision for the site, the group’s dismay isn’t focused towards Penticton BMX. “The city handed them this gem,” Calancie said. “They’re understandably happy.” The Friends are not opposed to exploring development options on the site, but they feel as though the BMX park was pushed forward with an aggressive timeline. “This project is steamrolling full

force ahead,” reads a press release from the Friends of Munson Mountain. “Should Penticton’s rare treasure – the Munson Mountain property – be hastily given over to a small, special interest group? Friends of Munson Mountain believe that this area should be developed carefully and thoughtfully, with the needs of the whole Penticton community in mind.” But before city council will have the ability to hold a public hearing and decide whether or not to allow the BMX park, the Agricultural Land Commission must first approve proper usage for site. Coun. Tarik Sayeed, who recently toured the Munson Mountain property, expects the file to come back to council in one or two months. “I think that the pace we are at is fine,” he said. “We don’t even know when we’re going to find out what the decision is.” Margaret Holm, a Friend of Munson Mountain, said that instead of waiting to hear from the Agricultural Land Commission, she would rather see council place a year-long moratorium on the project; using the time to gauge the desires of all possible user groups in town. Coun. Sayeed said that whether it’s a BMX park or another community feature, his main priority is on the site’s long-term plans, as an extension to an adjacent cemetery will be important in the years to come. See BMX on PG.3

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Park issue returns with search for common ground Dale Boyd

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An Oliver councillor isn’t taking a stance for or against the long sought after Okanagan-Similkameen national park with his latest motion, but trying to promote the best of both sides of the argument. “This is my effort to have the Town of Oliver’s council take a position in the middle,” said Jack Bennest, Oliver municipal councillor. His motion entitled “Living together with respect” fleshes out the common ground he thinks can be found between those against and for a national park in the Okanagan. The motion, which will be debated at the next public meeting in Oliver on April 27, urges the council to support the Province of B.C. in their efforts to “acquire land to protect the area’s grasslands, to preserve endangered species in the South Okanagan-Similkameen and in setting goals to enhance off-season tourism opportunities.” These are goals that some feel would be achieved through the designation of a national park, however, Boundary-Similkameen MLA Linda Larson has dismissed the idea as well as a recent poll by McAllister Opinion Research showing residents of the regional district are in favour of the park three to one. “The national park issue is very divisive. There are people in favour

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and people against and when they all meet and actually talk about what they are trying to do, they actually agree on many things,” Bennest said. Bennest said his motion is neither for or against the park, but looking at common ground like protecting endangered species and

maintaining discourse around key pieces of land and helping boost the tourism industry. “I believe in the principals that everybody wants,” Bennest said. “Here’s a situation where some people want a national park, but the main proponent that has to agree to talk and to implement is the pro-

vincial government of British Columbia and at the moment they are pretty firm on their convictions.” Bennest said it’s a dead issue to the provincial government and they want to continue what they think is a proactive approach towards the consolidation of land, the better management of land, protecting

endangered species and promoting more tourism. All of which are part of Bennest’s motion. “Both sides agree with all of those things, it’s just the pro-national park people believe if you put that label on it, it’s an instant success story,” Bennest said. “If a national park was the answer, why would the provincial government of British Columbia not be just saying ‘give me the money.’” On Earth Day, April 22, Spencer Chandra Herbert, Vancouver-West End MLA and the NDP’s environment spokesperson announced that he would like to reopen talks about the idea of a national park. “When you’ve got local mayors, councils, chambers of commerce, the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association, First Nations, and in a recent poll showing in Penticton 75 per cent of residents supporting it, clearly we’ve got to act. The government should be listening and responding,” said Herbert. He said the park could bring in millions of new dollars and many new jobs. “Linda Larson seems to be the only one against it and she’s argued that agricultural jobs are more important than tourism jobs,” said Herbert. “The ranchers that I’ve talked to up there, they support it too. Including ranchers whose ranches would become part of the park.”

Friends of Munson Mountain taking a stand on BMX track From BMX on PG.1 “The flexibility needs to be there over several decades, so that we can convert it back to cemetery,” he said. “The last thing I want to see 40 years from now is not having any land for that.” Friend of Munson Mountain Sally Kilburg said there’s great potential in developing the site to be multi-use park, but that moving the top layer of soil on site for a bike park would add significant dust to the nearby environment, which will not be good for nearby farmers. “It’ll be inviting all these unsupervised kids,” Kilburg said, adding that it could be a challenge to contain them to the designated space. And because of it’s far proximity from town, Kilburg said

the need for automotive transportation will increase the carbon footprint of the users. Instead of building the park at Munson Mountain, the Friends suggested Penticton BMX instead converts McLaren Park Arena into an indoor park, or perhaps the empty lot near Okanagan College. Andrew Bayston, president of Penticton BMX, could not be reached for comment before press deadline. AMoNg THe Friends of Munson Mountain are (from left to right) Hilma labelle, Sally Kilburg, lauren Calancie and Margaret Holm, who stand on the city-owned land where the construction of a BMX park has been proposed.

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City council is stumped as to how it handles delinquent electrical customers. They’re hoping to find a solution down the road. The issue was re-

hashed from the March 16 regular council meeting, when it was put into action that if a residence is visited by city workers to disconnect, but the disconnection is not applied, a $34 fee will be applied, rather than the full charge of $68. “In a few months

when the report comes back from the utility rate review, that might be an opportunity to reengage this conversation, and in the meantime put our thinking caps on to some innovative solutions,” Mayor Andrew Jakubeit said after the April 20 regu-

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ment just once should be given a break, Coun. Andre Martin argued. Coun. Max Picton said the focus should be on those with a habit of missing payments. “I think that the issue is the chronic repeaters,” he said. “That’s where the issue is. Giving a price break to the people who miss it once is not doing anything to change the situation.” Coun. Campbell Watt said that the disconnect fee is likely to compound problems for those who had trouble paying their bills. “We should come up with some sort of payment plan or procedures that will help to mitigate people who can’t afford to pay their electrical bill,” he said. Coun. Watt spoke to a staff report which explored the idea of applying greater reconnection fees to customers who pass a certain threshold. “I think of it as a form of discrimination and I don’t like the idea of having a dollar

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amount of tax to it.” He suggested stretching the disconnect fee out over a longer period of time. Chief financial officer Colin Fisher said that the revenue collections department makes bonafide attempts to accommodate customers who are behind on bills. He also said that the fees are based on cost of city resources consumed. Coun. Judy Sentes said that she commends the flexibility offered to customers, but as a landlord, she pointed out a flaw. “I’ve had tenants who’ve run into finan-

Monday, May 4, 2015, in Council Chambers at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street. Staff’s April 7, 2015 introductory report to council may be inspected at Development Services, located at City Hall, 171 Main Street, during hours of operation, up to and including Monday, May 4, 2015. Alternatively, a copy of the report (agenda item 8.8) can also be viewed via the City of Penticton website at: www.penticton.ca/ council. Public Notice of a Winery Lounge and Special Event Area Endorsement 1775 Naramata Road An application has been made for a Winery Lounge and Special Event Area Endorsement, located at 1775 Naramata Road, Penticton, B.C., open daily with varying hours of operation ranging from 10:00am to 12:00am(midnight). Council will consider this application at its Regular Council Meeting scheduled for 6:00pm Monday, May 4, 2015, in Council Chambers

cial difficulties, and then they negotiated a payment plan that I was not aware of, and then they left, and I was left with the aggregate amount,” she said. “I would like to ask that landlords are given some advice that that’s going or else we’re left holding the bag.” Coun. Sayeed agrees with the fee, and said that the rules are in place for a reason. “It’s the nature, if you break the law you will pay for it,” he said. “If the RCMP is going to give me a one-time free ride for speeding, you bet I’m going to use it.”

at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street. Staff’s April 7, 2015 introductory report to council may be inspected at Development Services, located at City Hall, 171 Main Street, during hours of operation, up to and including Monday, May 4, 2015. Alternatively, a copy of the report (agenda item 8.9) can also be viewed via the City of Penticton website at www.penticton.ca/ council. Any person who wishes to comment on the proposed applications may appear in person, or by agent, at the 6:00 pm Council meeting. Submissions will be received no later than 12:00 pm on Friday, May 1, 2015. Attention: Building & Permitting Manager, City of Penticton, 171 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5A9. 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.

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Brigid Kemp would love nothing more to take the bus down to Okanagan Lake and enjoy an evening stroll along the beach. Only thing is, there is no bus to catch. “If you could call on the B.C. government to reinstate funds so that if I want to go down to the beautiful west end of Lakeshore (Drive), I could do that in the evening,” she said, at the regular council meeting held on April 20. “Right now there’s no transit after 5:30 p.m.” Kemp said that she can only travel to that area during the daytime. “One of the things that I did when I retired and moved back to Penticton, knowing there was transit here, I decided that it was more important for me to put whatever senior pension I have to spend it in my community and not on running a car.” Mitch Moroziuk, director of operation, said that extending the Lakeshore Route by an hour is an option, but that idea didn’t arise from the Penticton Service Transit Review – which was the city’s most recent analysis of its transit from August 2012. Another idea to accommodate later access to Lakeshore Drive would be to remap the route. However, stakeholders commenting on the 2012 transit review were hoping the see the length of the route reduced. “The only recommendation (on the night route) was that we actually make it shorter so that it’s quicker for people to get around,” he said. “Because it’s a long, circuitous route.” And the night route is the city’s worst performing route, he said. The city’s cost-analysis found that the

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average cost-per-ride is $5, where on the night route, it’s $13 per ride. “That’s almost three times. It’s not an efficient route to operate because you don’t get the ridership.” From the report, he said that it was “indicated clearly and often that this route is not performing. It is by far the most expensive route to operate in terms of cost to the municipality.” The majority of stakeholders who did take part in the review sought out earlier start times for Sunday service, which Moroziuk said was implemented last year. An additional route on Sundays was the city’s next priority, he said, but BC Transit wasn’t successful in receiving provincial funding for it. “As it sits right now their budgets are frozen at the same service level.” The city also looked at increasing the frequency of the Number 5 Main Street route from 30 minutes to 20. Moroziuk said that when the city does have the resources to improve its transit service, it will invest in the routes it anticipates to be most active. “If I’m going to put money in the transit system where do I put it — on a route that I’m probably going to see some increases, or somewhere I’m probably not?” He said the idea of fare increases has been considered, but it is something that would normally be implemented concurrently with a service enhancement. Also, a modest increase to the $2 fare would only raise the revenue by a small fraction of the total operating budget. Transit service reviews are generally held every five years, Moroziuk said, but they can be pointless to do during spending freezes at BC Transit.

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Beware budgets in election years The federal Conservatives put forth their budget Tuesday, and few political watchers were surprised by what it contained. Many of the promises and appropriations contained therein were spelled out well before the budget hit the floor of Parliament. While every budget can (and should) be seen as a campaign document – in that being responsible for the public’s financial contributions to our society is a government’s main role – we should be wary of budgets that directly precede elections. Many of the promises in this particular Conservative government’s budget only happen if they are re-elected, making them less budget items and more of a platform on which they are campaigning. An example is the additional funding being made available to municipalities to improve transit infrastructure, which is slated to begin flowing in 2017. They also announced they have lowered the tax rate on small businesses, and teased that “our government will reduce the tax rate further, all the way down to nine per cent by 2019,” Finance Minister Joe Oliver said in his speech, again, assuming his party is re-elected. It might have been nice to see some commitment from the federal government in terms of diversifying our energy sector, so we’re not relying so heavily on the price of oil to drive our economy. The federal government’s coffers are so heavily dependant on contributions from the oil and gas sector that dropping oil prices demanded a recalculation of the entire structure of the budget, delaying its release, in fact. Then again, diPENTICTON WESTERN versifying doesn’t play well with the Conservative base. And that’s what this budget is. It’s the government saying, “If you like these things, make sure you do your part to help us get re-elected.” It’s not a budget, really. It’s more of a campaign speech. Black Press

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Budget balanced for partisan purpose It would be hard to imagine the 2015-16 federal budget looking the same if an election wasn’t scheduled in Canada later this year. The promise to balance the federal budget was kept by the Conservative Party of Canada, who were elected while the country was running a deficit of over $55 billion. That was a historically enormous amount of money to borrow – and it was done in the name of keeping General Motors and Chrysler from collapsing. There’s no telling what Canada would look like without a functional auto industry, but nobody in Ottawa was willing to find out. At the end of this year, the feds are expecting to take in $1.4 billion more than they spend. If their spending plan comes true, Canada can use that surplus to chip away at the $614 billion that we collectively owe in debt. Individually, that’s above $17,000 per Canadian. When the Conservative Party won their first majority in 2011, Canada’s debt was sitting at $519 billion, and a deficit of nearly $30 billion was in place. It was truly impressive how the Conservative Party figured out how to curve that massive public deficit into a surplus in just four years. As Finance Minister Joe Oliver said on Twitter, “This budget didn’t

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Off the record balance itself.” But in fulfilling their promise and painting themselves as fiscally responsible before this year’s election, it seems as though they borrowed from the future without having to call it debt. Because of the obvious cost and burden of debt, running a deficit never sounds like a good idea. But for an organization that looks after tens of millions of people, the way the Government of Canada does – you can’t always save up until you can afford what you want. By investing with borrowed money, the revenue that can be taxed off the commerce facilitated through public spending, (i.e. infrastructure and tax cuts) will ideally outweigh the interest from the debt. As a consumer, it’s tough

to relate. When I use my credit card at the liquor store, it’s rare that those investments yield a surplus. But the government (presumably) makes more calculated decisions with its money. By spending billions of dollars to bail out General Motors and Chrysler, the government was investing in their success, at a time when the whole world’s private investors were willing to let them crash and burn. Thanks to the bailout, those two auto companies are both back on their feet, and private investors see value again in purchasing their shares. One reason why the federal government didn’t account for a deficit was by off-loading the remaining shares they had with General Motors, and will collect a one-time payment expected to be over $3 billion. Another reason the Conservative Party avoided a deficit is because they took the surplus from the country’s Employment Insurance account, which could have otherwise been applied to lower premiums. Or it could have been saved in case the program runs a deficit in the future. Our surplus was achieved also by dipping into a piggy bank called the contingency fund. The account was never well-defined, but in taking $2 billion of $3 billion out, it

seems like that money was contingent upon fulfilling partisan promises. As Dan Albas, MP for Okanagan-Coquihalla told the Western News, the two most important things about this year’s budget are making sure its books are balanced, as it projects confidence in the economy – as well as support for Canadian families. In addition to balancing this year’s federal budget, the Conservative Party followed through on another promise they made in 2011. If they achieved a surplus, as they just did, then married couples would be allowed to siphon some of their income through the lower-earning spouse’s tax form. Most Canadian families probably won’t notice, because one partner has to be earning about $70,000 more than the other before the benefits are significant. I can appreciate the intelligence it would have taken, year-after-year, for the Conservatives to present a balanced budget for 2015. And because they want to win the political popularity contest again this year, it’s hard to blame them for making investments that may not be in the long-term interests of Canada. Dan Walton is a reporter for the Penticton Western News.

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Take a second look around town It would make sense that major projects that will require millions of taxpayers dollars being spent be presented to us before plans are set in motion. I do not recall any information being put forward by city staff or council before the last election. Penticton is slowly losing green areas to developers and it seems that all they have to do is lobby city hall. Pleasant Valley Golf course is a perfect example. One day it was a nice par three golf course then with little notice it was zoned residential with little or no input from the residents of Penticton. Look at it now, after over six years it is still not developed and is an eyesore compared to when it was a golf course. Lets not develop another green area without full input from us the taxpayers. One of the main attractions for the area around the S.S. Sicamous and dam at the outlet of Okanagan Lake is in fact that it is as natural as you can have with past development (ex. dam and residential area to the

west). Beavers have made their home there. All kinds of wildlife, ducks, geese, ospreys and yes, fish, make this area their home. Many tourist enjoy coming and seeing the wildlife and if they stop on the dam, get a great view of some very large local fish sitting at the base. The Okanagan river channel is a basic natural resource and should be protected from any development that could endanger it. The Okanagan Nation Alliance has worked extremely hard to bring sockeye salmon back to the Okanagan river channel in Penticton. I do have a concern regarding the building of a docking area that close to the Okanagan river channel. We should be doing everything possible to keep this area green. Boats will bring oil and gas spills, even if only in small amounts, they all add up and will flow into the channel and the spawning grounds of sockeye salmon and residential kokanee from Skaha Lake.

May I suggest that instead of spending millions more on the north end of Penticton, council and staff look at the rest of Penticton. Little or no money is spent on improvements on Main Street from Eckhhardt to Skaha Lake Road. Also, lets look at the Okanagan River channel. It is one of the main attractions for summer tourists and soon to be a major salmon rearing area. At this time, it is just like a scar through the middle of Penticton. How about taking some of the millions to be spent on developing commercial interests on the S.S. Sicamous area and work with the Penticton Indian Band and plant trees the full length of the river channel. Good for the environment and really good for the eyes when driving through Penticton. We never know what we have got until it is gone and a paved paradise leaves us with only a parking lot. Thanks Joni.

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soon before our soccer fields are at risk? How can we stop the disrespect and waste at city hall? Is legal action necessary to put an end to this sell out of Penticton’s parks and greenscape? Legal action to stop a former Penticton mayor (wanting to do the same to the park to the east of the Lakeside Casino) stopped that sell out . Should any major change or sale of public parks or recreation areas not be without a mandatory referendum? Expensive? Not as expensive as what they spend on these unjustified gray options. I was hoping with the new faces at city hall they would see the errors of past mistakes, but instead I now fear for the future of Penticton’s greenery and recreation even more. Am I the only one with foresight to what is happening to our priceless parks? Maybe city hall needs to be reminded they are there to respect and represent public opinion, not their own. It appears those at city hall are blind to their own destructive ways. Leave our parks alone.

for a trip to the National Festival in Vancouver last May. Recently, we held a very successful Tanzania Building Fundraiser to help construct buildings at an orphanage in Arucha, Tanzania. Recently Val Richie coordinated a great event to assist Kaylee Kozari Bowland and her family. I am so impressed with the community support we get for these fundraisers. The silent auction items are a big part of our profits, we thank all those who donated to these events. We have live entertainment that is all provided on a volunteer basis, and the parent support is fantastic. All of the fundraisers mentioned were held at the Copper Mug Pub in Penticton Plaza. This business is so generous in helping these events be successful. The staff is great, and willing to do whatever it takes to make things work. The Copper Mug is such a great place to have a social event, and when you can raise money for such worthy causes at the same time it is totally win win. They are truly a community minded business.

Incompetence never ends at city hall. The people of Penticton voted on the lakeshore a few short years ago for Option 4, which was not to put in a pier or major changes at the Sicamous area, yet city planners disrespectfully proceeded against the wishes of the voting public. Is this not considered a breach of trust, and abuse of authority? If so, would spending the tax payers money on projects the public voted against not then be considered misappropriation of public funds? Is this not illegal? They again offer their four options that I never knew existed until two days ago. They call these options, but how could you consider these honest public options when there is never the option to leave it as is or with minimal changes? How many swimmers, sunbathers and children will enjoy the noise, waves, floating gas at the west end of the beach? Environmental impact forgotten? Is there not already a marina a short distance to the east for boats? What is the total amount of salary/time for the city to come up with these ideas to spend millions of the taxpayers dollars to change or eliminate green space? Justification for the $1 in utility postage? And recently, again, the city is quite willing to sell out another ball park behind the trade and convention centre. Is this sell out to balance the spending spree? Why are we giving up park space when the dorm site is readily available? Is the city waiting a few more years for everyone to forget that incompetency before selling that property? If not used for a ballpark anymore, would a park/picnic area not be better suited for the locals as well as tourists and keep that greenspace for future generations? All park or public greenspace should never be sold at any cost as they are priceless. Is it not the parks and recreation that make the image of any city? What would Vancouver be without Stanley Park? Small or large, parks and recreation areas are dwindling when in fact they should be expanding with population expansion. Would the public/city not be better off with planning that encouraged park beautification, upgrades and expansions rather then selling out and/or changes that give less greenspace? How many more baseball parks are on the chopping block? How

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A hero in Penticton

While visiting my daughter for a week in Penticton I had the pleasure of playing Pickleball at the Recreation Centre with some very friendly and welcoming people. Recently, while playing, a man had a massive heart attack and 911 was called. A player ran to the pool to get two lifeguards, and as luck would have it, one of the Pickleball players was an emergency nurse. It was very obvious the man was dead at this point, but the female lifeguard took charge having one person cut off his shirt, another administer CPR while she hooked up the defibrillator. And on the third shock he started breathing again and back to life! I do not know this lifeguard’s name but she is a hero in this Saskatchewan man’s eyes. Michael Hall Carievale, Sask.

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I am fortunate to have been involved in a few fundraising ventures in the past year. Princess Margaret and Penticton Secondary Schools concert bands raised money

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RV lifestyle motors in for the weekend Dale Boyd

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Everything to do with RVs is taking over the entire complex surrounding the South Okanagan Events Centre this weekend. Suppliers and RV dealers will be set up in the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, the

SOEC, the plaza outside the SOEC and the Okanagan Hockey School Arena from April 24 to 26 for the return of the BC Interior RV Show. “This is the only facility outside of the Lower Mainland that can house this size of show,” said Al Mullins, chair of the BC Interior RV Society board.

“We draw people from Alberta, the Kootenays all over B.C., I’ve talked to people from Edmonton, Saskatoon, people from Prince George, Prince Rupert making the trek down, lot’s of people come from all over,” Mullins said. The event costs $5 for a wristband which

grants you entry for the entire weekend. Net proceeds from the sale of the wristbands are being donated to the Salvation Army Community Food Bank and non-perishable food donations are welcome. Children under 15 are free with a paying adult. Last year, the event raised over 2,000

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pounds of non-perishable food donations to the Salvation Army. The show is taking up 80,000 square feet of indoor space and continues to branch out since the first show four years ago. “Lots of RVs, lots more parts, it’s just a continuation as it grows,” Mullins said. There is a lot to take in said Mullins, and depending on where you enter the complex there will be a different facet of the RV lifestyle on display. “If you come in through the SOEC or the Trade and Convention Centre you’re going to see different things. If you’re looking for RVs there’s going to be dealers there from as far as Chilliwack and Salmon Arm with the representation of 30 different brands of RVs,” Mullins said. The show isn’t just for those looking to purchase, but Mullins said it’s an economically sound time to buy. “The dealers are very, very aggressive in their pricing, the banks are financing, they give us really excellent rates during RV show time,

so it is an excellent time to purchase,” Mullins said. Those looking to find out more about the RV lifestyle can attend seminars, free with the $5 entry, which are taking place Friday through Sunday with topics covering anything and everything you would want to know about RVing according to Mullins. “There’s one on solar systems and living off the grid, the dumpstation.com guys are going to be there talking about Rv-ing with their experience and Okanagan College is here once again and they put on an awesome seminar with lots of information,” Mullins said. Leisureland RV, the oldest RV dealer in Penticton, established 1977, is bringing 27 RVs to the show as well as a small percentage of the parts department to show off different parts and accessories. “A lot of people know who we are and where we are, this is sort of a thank you and appreciation for all your past patronage and come down and have a look,” Brian Marsden, co-own-

er and sales manager of Leisureland RV. Leisureland’s display is going to take up most of the Okanagan Hockey School arena. For George Stayberg, one of the owners of Midtown RV, the show is a good opportunity to get on the ground level with customers, and future customers. “It brings a lot of awareness,” Stayberg said. “We meet a lot of potential customers there, we sell a few units, but it’s a longterm thing where people get to know who the dealers are and what we have.” Midtown RV is also going to display a $1-million, 600-horsepower Newmar King Aire for the first time. “We’ve got more display than we have had before,” Stayberg said. “It’s got to be the biggest show we have, it looks like things are coming together really well. It’s the nicest looking show we have in the years we’ve been doing it.” For more information, or to find a schedule of seminars and events, visit www.bcinteriorrvshow.com.

City supports sport tourism Dan Walton

Western News Staff

The City of Penticton invests in both attracting visitors and recruiting new residents, and to promote them in tandem, the council supported funding for a new Sport and Event Tourism agreement. Council agreed to support the agreement with $55,000 in funding from the 2015 Economic Development budget. The Penticton Hospitality Association pledged $40,000 in support, which was contingent upon council’s support. “In 2015, budget was allocated towards economic development, in particular to stimulate growth in number of events and participation; leverage it into resident recruitment,” said economic development officer Colleen Pennington. “You’re feeding a much bigger opportunity for the City of Penticton – one that allows us to differentiate ourselves from other destinations.” In rallying support from the city, Penticton Tourism Society, and the PHA, “We worked collaboratively on that effort with all of us sharing the common goal of it being good for the economy,” Pennington said. Barb Haynes, president of the PHA, said that the organization was happy to support the effort, and asks

only to be included in discussion “I think this is not only a true example of collaboration, but also teamwork from different departments,” Coun. Tarik Sayeed said. Pennington didn’t say what the money would be used for. She said that based upon feedback received, she didn’t think it was appropriate for the city to dictate the new agreement, but to rather set out goals and objectives. “Wo we’re going to hand it over to the experts at Tourism, and going to hold them highly accountable for the delivery of results,” she said. Chris Bower, executive director at Tourism Penticton, said that the money will be used to hire somebody for the position. The position will initially be for a one-year contract, and Mr. Bower said that he’s going to bring the revisit the matter before council next September, and seek a long-term funding agreement. “I’m beyond happy to see this come forward now,” Coun. Max Picton said. “I think its a huge win for our city to finally have our tourism components working hand in hand.” Among the many attributes, the agreement will allow sport and tourism organizations “to create opportunities for people to come a day earlier or stay a day later,” Mayor Andrew Jakubeit said.

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For Kevin Picot, there is just one thing preventing the Dream Café from being the ultimate venue. Curtains. “If they had curtains, it would be a great theatre show, Picot jokes. Curtains, he said, build a certain amount of mystery and drama as the audience waits for them to open. “It’s magic, you don’t know how they got there so fast or who is going to be there or what is going to happen,” said Picot. “That’s the only thing missing. Curtains.” Picot will be performing alongside Brandon Isaak as the Silver Screen Scoundrels at the Dream Festival next week. And as the scoundrels, Isaak and Picot mix their music with silent films and comedy. Two of their movies were actually made at the Dream Café itself, one of which was made in honour of owner Pierre Couture. “We made one for Pierre’s birthday, three years ago or so. (Pierre’s wife) Debra asked us to do one, so I wrote one on the bus on the way there,” said Picot. “It’s called The Two-bit Gentleman. The other one we did at their place was called The Talent Show and they are both online.” Isaak and Picot are bringing their act to the Dream Festival fundraiser on May 1 and 2 at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, part of an all-star lineup turning out to help support the Coutures as they create a new future for the club. Picot has been coming to the Dream Café for several years with different groups, including the Scoundrels. “Brandon and I first did our duo show there, in our inaugural duo tour,” said Picot, who said working with Pierre and Debra is as easy as can be. “They treat you with respect and love. I don’t want to be cheesy, but they treat you with love. Which is fantastic, you feel like you are

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all in there doing it together,” said Picot. Playing his standup bass on the small stage at the Dream Café isn’t a problem, according to Picot. “I love it,” he said, likening performing on stage with a band to building a fire in a wood stove. If the logs are too far apart or too close together it doesn’t work. “Just right, and it burns like crazy,” said Picot. “And the Dream Cafe is just right.” “Just right” includes the audiences at the Café. Like other artists coming to the Dream Festival, Picot said Dream Café audiences are unusually attentive, which

helps get the Scoundrels’ humour across. “If people are talking and drinking and trying to get laid, it just doesn’t work,” said Picot. “But that show is so much fun to do. It is our favourite show in Canada.” With the limited seating at the Dream Café, the audiences may not be large, but because they are all listening, they give the performers energy. During one performance, Picot remembers a lady laughing hard and uncontrollably. “I asked her to leave, which made her laugh harder,” said Picot. “If you give all you got to your audience and you can reach them like that, then they go home feeling happy. There is no greater gift than happiness.” This article is part of a series profiling artists coming to support the Dream Café on May 1 and 2.

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Two South Okanagan artists are teaming up with a local musician to provide a feast for your eyes and ears. Lee Simmons and Jill Leir-Salter will be joined by singer and guitarist Stef Laramie for the opening reception of an exhibition of their works on May 2 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Tree to Me, near Keremeos. For Simmons, this is her first exhibition of her colourful acrylic and mixed media paintings, ranging from whimsical imaginings and art pieces done for children to serious environmental statements. Simmons retired from business in 2011 and turned her hand to

painting as a means of personal self-expression, following in her mother’s footsteps. She said she is influenced by both her personal meditative practices and the people she meets throughout her life journey. Simmons is one of the founding members of the South Similkameen Arts Society (SSAS) and a supporting member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, South Okanagan Chapter. While Simmons is enjoying her first exhibition, Jill Leir-Salter of Kaleden is a veteran of the South Okanagan art scene, having been a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and the Naramata Art Group for many years.

In Penticton, Leir-Salter’s paintings are handled by the Tumbleweed Art Gallery where she has regularly displayed her watercolours since 1989. Born and raised in Penticton, Leir-Salter ran close to nature, learning to love the contours and colours of the Okanagan-Similkameen. Leir-Salter isn’t a stranger to the Similkameen. Her late husband, Derek, was an Anglican minister and they moved from community to community, including a few years in Keremeos during the 70s, when Derek was the minister of the Ecumenical Church there. During their journeys, Leir-Salter did what she could

to take art courses and hone her skill as a painter, watercolours being her preferred medium. Before long, she found herself giving the painting workshops, both at the Naramata Centre and at the Okanagan Summer School of the Arts. Leir-Salter has had her watercolours juried into art exhibitions, including those hosted by the B.C. Festival of the Arts, and by the Federation of Canadian Artists. Tree To Me is located located at 1217 Hwy 3A just north of Keremeos. Wine will be poured by a member of the Similkameen Wineries Association, plus nonalcoholic beverages and snacks will also be available for your enjoyment.

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The local Grandmothers for Africa group is offering a special presentation to showcase the work being done by their group. Sharon Henderson, who recently spent some time in Africa with the Stephen Lewis Foundation, will be sharing Grandmothers’ Stories in Africa on May 1 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Penticton United Church, 696 Main St. Henderson, a member of the

Nelson Grans to Grans group, travelled to Ethiopia and South Africa last year to experience firsthand how money donated to the Stephen Lewis Foundation was making a difference at the grassroots level in Africa. She visited communities and projects where the foundation is playing an active part in stemming the tide of HIV/AIDS and assisting African grandmothers in their survival and raising their orphaned grandkids.

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Locally Owned & Operated by Colin Powell

THE 21st ANNUAL MAY 1 - 10, 2015 THE VANILLA POD AT POPLAR GROVE Poplar Grove Winery $109.00 p/p + tax, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm vanillapod@shaw.ca, 250.493.9463 www.thevanillapod.ca

MAY 1 - 10, 2015 MONSTROUS WINES! Monster Vineyards By Donation, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm wine@monstervineyards.com, 250.493.9463 www.monstervineyards.com Monster wines - Fun, feisty and ready to be set free! Open daily for tastings 11am to 6pm. One of the first wineries along the Naramata Bench, it is the perfect beginning or end to a leisurely day of wine tasting.

MAY 2, 2015 BENCH 1775’S BREAKING BUD PARTY Bench 1775 Complimentary, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Sonya Patrick / Val Tait, Sonya@bench1775.com 250.490.4965, www.Bench1775.com

MAY 2 - 10, 2015 A TASTE OF THE KITCHEN AT MISCONDUCT WINE CO. Misconduct Wine Co. $25.00 + grat, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Barbara Kahlo, barbara@misconductwineco.com 1.800.851.0903, www.thekitchen-mwco.com

MAY 2 & MAY 9, 2015 PINOT AND PEARLS AT HILLSIDE WINERY & BISTRO! Hillside Winery & Bistro $10.00/6 oysters, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Lisa Henderson, Lisah@hillsidewinery.ca 250.487.1350, www.hillsidewinery.ca

Taste 7 different vintages of our beautiful Syrah in the intimate setting of our underground caves. May 9th, 2015 • 2:00-4:00pm

Call 250.499.2144 to reserve your tickets www.SevenStones.ca 1143 Hwy. #3 Cawston, BC

We are located in the heart of downtown in beautiful Penticton. Drop by and experience Penticton's best Indian food.

Lunch Specials from $7.95

Dinner Specials from $29.95 for 2

2436 SKAHA LAKE RD PENTICTON 250-487-2282

Monday to Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sundays, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

MAY 2 & MAY 9, 2015 COME AND PLAY A GAME OF BOCCE BALL WITH THE WINEMAKER D’Angelo Estate Winery Complimentary Stephanie D’Angelo info@dangelowinery.com, 250.493.1364 www.dangelowinery.com

MAY 9 - 10, 2015

MAY 9, 2015

MAY 10, 2015

SPRING BRUNCH AT LAKE BREEZE Lake Breeze Vineyards $50.00 + tax & grat, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm info@lakebreeze.ca, 250.496.5659 ext. 204 www.lakebreeze.ca

25TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPRING CELEBRATION Lang Vineyards Complimentary, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Mike Lang, mike@langvineyards.ca 778.514.5598, www.langvineyards.ca

MOTHER’S DAY AT NOBLE RIDGE Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery Complimentary, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm info@nobleridge.com, 250.497.7945 www.nobleridge.com

MAY 1 - 10, 2015

MEYER FAMILY VINEYARDS RELEASE PARTY Meyer Family Vineyards TBD, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm www.mfvwines.com, Monica Horning marketing@mfvwines.com, 250.497.8553 www.mfvwines.com

MAY 9, 2015 POPLAR GROVE - ROLL OUT THE BARREL - LIVE MUSIC Poplar Grove Winery Complimentary w/wine purchase 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, wine@poplargrove.ca 250.493.9463, www.poplargrove.ca

OFF-LEASH VINEYARD TOUR & PICNIC LUNCH See Ya Later Ranch $50.00 + tax, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Tara Silvius, info@sylranch.com 250.497.2987, www.sylranch.com

MAY 1 - 10, 2015

MAY 9, 2015

MAY 2 - 10, 2015 ROLL OUT THE BARRELS ON THE NARAMATA BENCH Naramata Bench Wineries Association Complimentary A behind-the-scenes opportunity to taste wines straight from barrel. Join Naramata Bench winemakers who will be rolling out their barrels to give you the experience of tasting upcoming new wines and interesting blends before they reach the bottle. Stop by participating wineries from the Naramata Bench Wineries Association to taste and to discuss the winemaking process. Check our website for participating wineries, dates and times to plan your visit to Naramata Bench wine country. www.naramatabench.com

MAY 2 & MAY 9, 2015 WINEMAKER FOR AN AFTERNOON: THE ART OF BLENDING CHARDONNAY Township 7 Vineyards & Winery $45.00 (all incl) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Trevor Allen, wine@township7.com 250.770.1743, www.township7.com

ROLL OUT THE BARREL AT HILLSIDE WINERY! Hillside Winery & Bistro Complimentary, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Lisa Baxter-Burke, Lisa@hillsidewinery.ca 250.493.6274, www.hillsidewinery.ca Meet Hillside’s Winemaker, Kathy Malone at the winery door as she opens up a barrel of a specially selected wine! This is a great opportunity to taste wines well before their release and to chat with Kathy about all things related to her craft!

MAY 9, 2015 MORAINE’S SPRING RELEASE WINE TASTING WITH WINEMAKER Moraine Estate Winery $20.00 (all incl), 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Oleg Aristarkhov, info@morainewinery.com 250.460.1836, www.morainewinery.com

MAY 9, 2015 ROLL OUT THE BARREL AT UPPER BENCH! Upper Bench Winery & Creamery Complimentary, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Sarah Sloan, info@upperbench.ca 250.770.1733, www.upperbench.ca

LIQUIDITY BISTRO SPRING FRESH SHEET MENUS Liquidity Wines Prix Fix Menus, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Lucia Martin, contact@liquiditybistro.com 778.515.5500, www.liquiditywines.com/bistro

MAY 2, 2015 TAKE A WALK ON THE WINESIDE Stag’s Hollow Winery & Vineyard Complimentary, Linda Pruegger info@stagshollowwinery.com 250.497.6162, www.stagshollowwinery.com

MAY 3, 2015 PATSY CLINE WINE & DINE Wild Goose Vineyards $45.00 + tax, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Kate Durisek, kate@wildgoosewinery.com 250.497.8919, www.wildgoosewinery.com

MAY 10, 2015 SPRING WINE FESTIVITIES Topshelf Winery Complimentary, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Myra Kwiatkowski, topshelfwine@telus.net 778.515.0099, www.topshelfwine.ca

JULY 11, 2015

SIMILKAMEEN

SIMILKAMEEN BBQ KING Similkameen Wineries Association 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Kim Lawton, info@similkameenwine.com 250.488.0878 www.similkameenwine.com/events

SILVER ANNIVERSARY OF THE CROWSNEST ROOTS Crowsnest Vineyards Cost varies, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Heinecke Family, info@crowsnestvineyards.com 250.499.5129, www.crowsnestvineyards.com

MAY 2 - 3, 2015 A TASTE OF SPRING AT FORBIDDEN FRUIT WINERY Forbidden Fruit Winery Complimentary, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Steve Venables, forbiddenfruit@nethop.net 250.499.2649, www.forbiddenfruitwines.com

MAY 9, 2015 SYP SYP 7 VINTAGES OF SYRAH IN THE CAVES AT SEVEN STONES Seven Stones Winery $50.00 + tax, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm George Hanson, sevenstones@nethop.net 250.499.2144, www.sevenstones.ca Come and experience a vertical tasting of seven

MAY 1 - 10, 2015

A CULINARY TOUR THROUGH CANADA’S DESERT OPEN HOUSE WITH COVERT FARMS FAMILY ESTATE AND WATERMARK BEACH RESORT Covert Farms Family Estate Complimentary, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Derek Uhlemann, wine@covertfarms.ca 250.498.9463, www.covertfarms.ca

MAY 1 - 10, 2015 EXTREME WINEMAKING Inniskillin Okanagan $30.00 (all incl), 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm Stephen Ward, info@Inniskillin.com 250.498.4500 www.greatestatesokanagan.com

OPEN 7 DAYS 250-490-2006 A WEEK www.pentictonwineinfo.com CORNER OF HWY. 97 AND ECKHARDT AVE.PENTICTON

MAY 2, 2015 PIG OUT! Oliver/Osoyoos Wineries Association $49.00 (all incl), 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm info@oliverosoyoos.com www.oliverosoyoos.com/PigOut

APRIL 30, MAY 1 - 10, 2015

MAY 1 - 10, 2015 PERFECT PAIRING Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate $20.00 (all incl), 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm Stephen Ward okanaganestate@jacksontriggswinery.com 250.498.4500, www.greatestatesokanagan.com

2014 WHITE & ROSÉ WINE RELEASES Hidden Chapel Winery By Donation, 10:00 am - 5:00 am Deborah Wilde, hiddenchapel@gmail.com 250.490.6000, www.hiddenchapelwinery.com

MAY 2 & 9 - 10, 2015 BUBBLES AND GLASS A FUSION AT STONEBOAT VINEYARDS Stoneboat Vineyards

MAY 3, 2015 BIFANA’S, WINE AND LIVE MUSIC Quinta Ferreira Estate Winery $15.00 (all incl), 11:00 am - 4:00 pm winery@quintaferreira.com, 250.498.4756 www.quintaferreira.com

MAY 7, 2015 WINE & FOOD PAIRED GRAZING WITH HESTER CREEK Terrafina Restaurant 75.00 + tax & grat, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm April Goldade agoldade@terrafi narestaurant.com 250.498.2229, www.terrafi narestaurant.com

MAY 9, 2015 JOY ROAD CATERING AT ROAD 13 VINEYARDS Road 13 Vineyards $125.00 + tax & grat, 6:15 pm - 10:00 pm Brooke Munday, winery@road13vineyards.com 250.498.8330, www.road13vineyards.com

MAY 9, 2015 PICK UP PARTY Oliver Twist Estate Winery 10:00 am - 5:30 pm, Gina Mitchell info@olivertwistwinery.com 250.485.0227, www.olivertwistwinery.com

MAY 16 - 17, 2015 1ST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION EXOTIC FOOD AND WINE PAIRING EVENT Kismet Estate Winery Complimentary, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Dapinder Gill, info@kismetestatewinery.com 250.408.9800, www.kismetestatewinery.com

Wine Master’s

Cellar

THE

BEST STEAK HOUSE IN THE SOUTH OKANAGAN NINE YEARS RUNNING! Book Signing with Author Shelley Adams

BURROWING OWL’S “ESSENCE OF WINE COUNTRY DINING” Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Prices vary, Lisa Baadsvik restaurant@burrowingowlwine.ca 250.498.0620 x 1 www.burrowingowlwine.ca

Complimentary, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Jennifer, info@stoneboatvineyards.com 250.498.2226, www.stoneboatvineyards.com

Call 250-861-6654 or email info@thewinefestivals.com

May 2

Eau Vivre Winery

HOPS, GRAPES & GRUB Tinhorn Creek Vineyards $75.00 (all incl), 6:30 pm info@miradoro.ca, 250.498.3742 www.tinhorn.com

COOKING CLASSES AT HESTER CREEK Hester Creek Estate Winery $120.00 + tax & grat, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Sarah Lefebvre, sarah@hestercreek.com 250.498.4435, www.hestercreek.com

APRIL 18, 2015

MAY 1 - 3 & 9 - 11, 2015

MAY 1, 2015

MAY 1 & MAY 9, 2015

OLIVER

WINE FEST EVENTS

May 9

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

vintages of our legendary Syrah. This tasting event will be limited to 45 people and will be held in our caves. Please call in advance for reservations and payment.

MAY 16, 2015

Corcelettes Winery & Cookbook Signing

101-218 Main Street Penticton 778-476-4843

Cranberry brie and Shrimp appieS

Eat in or take out 510 Main Street • 778-476-5665

WINE BAR | KITCHEN

412 MAIN STREET

Open Tuesday thru Saturday at 4pm Always Closed on Mondays SUNDAY EVENING ALL YOU CAN EAT PRIME RIB BUFFET

152 RIVERSIDE DRIVE • 250-276-2447 www.blackirongrill.ca

778-476-1771 250-486-6063 www.hestercreek.com

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Join us at Hillside for Pinot and Pearls! A celebration of BC oysters and our newly released Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir! Reserve today for a table with friends, and enjoy platters of a half dozen freshly shucked oysters for $10! Our regular menu is also available.

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Vintages of Syrah in the Caves

Call 250-861-6654 or email info@thewinefestivals.com

At The Front Door

www.pentictonwesternnews.com

Seven Stones Syp Syp 7

Open 7 days/ week 9am11pm

Over 700 wines to choose from Coldest "Walk-In" Beer Fridge in town

WE HAVE A FINE SELECTION OF CHEESE FOR THE PERFECT WINE PAIRING

Penticton Western News Friday, April 24, 2015

Mediterranean Dinner Five Courses Each Paired with

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HESTER CREEK

6:00pm Social with a glass of wine 6:30pm Dinner Service Communal Sitting “People meeting people over wine...”

$90 per person

+ Applicable taxes and 15% gratuity

www.pentictonwesternnews.com

SUMMERLAND 2015 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RETAIL EXCELLENCE AWARD 2013 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR SUMMERLAND! SUMMERLAND, BC 7519 Prairie Valley Rd. 250-494-4376

Friday, April 24, 2015 Penticton Western News Let us help you find your favourite wines!

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OPEN Daily from 8am - 9pm

Located conveniently across from

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Locally Owned & Operated by Colin Powell

THE 21st ANNUAL MAY 1 - 10, 2015 THE VANILLA POD AT POPLAR GROVE Poplar Grove Winery $109.00 p/p + tax, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm vanillapod@shaw.ca, 250.493.9463 www.thevanillapod.ca

MAY 2, 2015 BENCH 1775’S BREAKING BUD PARTY Bench 1775 Complimentary, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Sonya Patrick / Val Tait, Sonya@bench1775.com 250.490.4965, www.Bench1775.com

Taste 7 different vintages of our beautiful Syrah in the intimate setting of our underground caves. May 9th, 2015 • 2:00-4:00pm

Call 250.499.2144 to reserve your tickets www.SevenStones.ca 1143 Hwy. #3 Cawston, BC

We are located in the heart of downtown in beautiful Penticton. Drop by and experience Penticton's best Indian food.

Lunch Specials from $7.95

Dinner Specials from $29.95 for 2

2436 SKAHA LAKE RD PENTICTON 250-487-2282

Monday to Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sundays, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

MAY 2 & MAY 9, 2015 COME AND PLAY A GAME OF BOCCE BALL WITH THE WINEMAKER D’Angelo Estate Winery Complimentary Stephanie D’Angelo info@dangelowinery.com, 250.493.1364 www.dangelowinery.com

MAY 9 - 10, 2015

MAY 9, 2015

MAY 10, 2015

SPRING BRUNCH AT LAKE BREEZE Lake Breeze Vineyards $50.00 + tax & grat, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm info@lakebreeze.ca, 250.496.5659 ext. 204 www.lakebreeze.ca

25TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPRING CELEBRATION Lang Vineyards Complimentary, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Mike Lang, mike@langvineyards.ca 778.514.5598, www.langvineyards.ca

MOTHER’S DAY AT NOBLE RIDGE Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery Complimentary, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm info@nobleridge.com, 250.497.7945 www.nobleridge.com

MAY 1 - 10, 2015

MEYER FAMILY VINEYARDS RELEASE PARTY Meyer Family Vineyards TBD, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm www.mfvwines.com, Monica Horning marketing@mfvwines.com, 250.497.8553 www.mfvwines.com

MAY 9, 2015 POPLAR GROVE - ROLL OUT THE BARREL - LIVE MUSIC Poplar Grove Winery Complimentary w/wine purchase 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, wine@poplargrove.ca 250.493.9463, www.poplargrove.ca

OFF-LEASH VINEYARD TOUR & PICNIC LUNCH See Ya Later Ranch $50.00 + tax, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Tara Silvius, info@sylranch.com 250.497.2987, www.sylranch.com

MAY 1 - 10, 2015

MAY 9, 2015

MAY 9, 2015 ROLL OUT THE BARREL AT UPPER BENCH! Upper Bench Winery & Creamery Complimentary, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Sarah Sloan, info@upperbench.ca 250.770.1733, www.upperbench.ca

LIQUIDITY BISTRO SPRING FRESH SHEET MENUS Liquidity Wines Prix Fix Menus, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Lucia Martin, contact@liquiditybistro.com 778.515.5500, www.liquiditywines.com/bistro

MAY 2, 2015 TAKE A WALK ON THE WINESIDE Stag’s Hollow Winery & Vineyard Complimentary, Linda Pruegger info@stagshollowwinery.com 250.497.6162, www.stagshollowwinery.com

MAY 3, 2015 PATSY CLINE WINE & DINE Wild Goose Vineyards $45.00 + tax, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Kate Durisek, kate@wildgoosewinery.com 250.497.8919, www.wildgoosewinery.com

MAY 10, 2015 SPRING WINE FESTIVITIES Topshelf Winery Complimentary, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Myra Kwiatkowski, topshelfwine@telus.net 778.515.0099, www.topshelfwine.ca

JULY 11, 2015

SIMILKAMEEN

SIMILKAMEEN BBQ KING Similkameen Wineries Association 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Kim Lawton, info@similkameenwine.com 250.488.0878 www.similkameenwine.com/events

SILVER ANNIVERSARY OF THE CROWSNEST ROOTS Crowsnest Vineyards Cost varies, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Heinecke Family, info@crowsnestvineyards.com 250.499.5129, www.crowsnestvineyards.com

MAY 1 - 10, 2015

MAY 1 - 10, 2015 EXTREME WINEMAKING Inniskillin Okanagan $30.00 (all incl), 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm Stephen Ward, info@Inniskillin.com 250.498.4500 www.greatestatesokanagan.com

OPEN 7 DAYS 250-490-2006 A WEEK www.pentictonwineinfo.com CORNER OF HWY. 97 AND ECKHARDT AVE.PENTICTON

MAY 2, 2015 PIG OUT! Oliver/Osoyoos Wineries Association $49.00 (all incl), 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm info@oliverosoyoos.com www.oliverosoyoos.com/PigOut

APRIL 30, MAY 1 - 10, 2015

MAY 1 - 10, 2015 PERFECT PAIRING Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate $20.00 (all incl), 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm Stephen Ward okanaganestate@jacksontriggswinery.com 250.498.4500, www.greatestatesokanagan.com

2014 WHITE & ROSÉ WINE RELEASES Hidden Chapel Winery By Donation, 10:00 am - 5:00 am Deborah Wilde, hiddenchapel@gmail.com 250.490.6000, www.hiddenchapelwinery.com

MAY 2 & 9 - 10, 2015 BUBBLES AND GLASS A FUSION AT STONEBOAT VINEYARDS Stoneboat Vineyards

MAY 3, 2015 BIFANA’S, WINE AND LIVE MUSIC Quinta Ferreira Estate Winery $15.00 (all incl), 11:00 am - 4:00 pm winery@quintaferreira.com, 250.498.4756 www.quintaferreira.com

MAY 9, 2015 JOY ROAD CATERING AT ROAD 13 VINEYARDS Road 13 Vineyards $125.00 + tax & grat, 6:15 pm - 10:00 pm Brooke Munday, winery@road13vineyards.com 250.498.8330, www.road13vineyards.com

MAY 9, 2015 PICK UP PARTY Oliver Twist Estate Winery 10:00 am - 5:30 pm, Gina Mitchell info@olivertwistwinery.com 250.485.0227, www.olivertwistwinery.com

Wine Master’s

Cellar

THE

BEST STEAK HOUSE IN THE SOUTH OKANAGAN NINE YEARS RUNNING! Book Signing with Author Shelley Adams

BURROWING OWL’S “ESSENCE OF WINE COUNTRY DINING” Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Prices vary, Lisa Baadsvik restaurant@burrowingowlwine.ca 250.498.0620 x 1 www.burrowingowlwine.ca

Complimentary, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Jennifer, info@stoneboatvineyards.com 250.498.2226, www.stoneboatvineyards.com

Call 250-861-6654 or email info@thewinefestivals.com

May 2

Eau Vivre Winery

HOPS, GRAPES & GRUB Tinhorn Creek Vineyards $75.00 (all incl), 6:30 pm info@miradoro.ca, 250.498.3742 www.tinhorn.com

COOKING CLASSES AT HESTER CREEK Hester Creek Estate Winery $120.00 + tax & grat, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Sarah Lefebvre, sarah@hestercreek.com 250.498.4435, www.hestercreek.com

APRIL 18, 2015

MAY 1 - 3 & 9 - 11, 2015

MAY 1, 2015

MAY 1 & MAY 9, 2015

OLIVER

WINE FEST EVENTS

May 9

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

vintages of our legendary Syrah. This tasting event will be limited to 45 people and will be held in our caves. Please call in advance for reservations and payment.

MAY 16, 2015

Corcelettes Winery & Cookbook Signing

101-218 Main Street Penticton 778-476-4843

Cranberry brie and Shrimp appieS

Eat in or take out 510 Main Street • 778-476-5665

WINE BAR | KITCHEN

412 MAIN STREET

Open Tuesday thru Saturday at 4pm Always Closed on Mondays SUNDAY EVENING ALL YOU CAN EAT PRIME RIB BUFFET

152 RIVERSIDE DRIVE • 250-276-2447 www.blackirongrill.ca

778-476-1771 250-486-6063 www.hestercreek.com

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Home Decor & Accessories

YOUR SUMMER BBQ AND APPIE HEADQUARTERS

SPRING OKANAGAN WINE FESTIVAL

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Vintages of Syrah in the Caves

Call 250-861-6654 or email info@thewinefestivals.com

At The Front Door

www.pentictonwesternnews.com

Seven Stones Syp Syp 7

Open 7 days/ week 9am11pm

Over 700 wines to choose from Coldest "Walk-In" Beer Fridge in town

WE HAVE A FINE SELECTION OF CHEESE FOR THE PERFECT WINE PAIRING

Penticton Western News Friday, April 24, 2015

Mediterranean Dinner Five Courses Each Paired with

presents

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tickets available at the Cellar

HESTER CREEK

6:00pm Social with a glass of wine 6:30pm Dinner Service Communal Sitting “People meeting people over wine...”

$90 per person

+ Applicable taxes and 15% gratuity

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The road to community radio in Penticton is a little more mapped out, thanks to the generous support from many residents and businesses. Peach City Radio’s major fundraising campaign has reached the $10,000 mark and the group is inspired by the support to date, hoping to reach the $30,000 goal before the end of 2015. With a decision from the CRTC regarding the application for a low-power community FM radio station expected any day, the radio society is looking to gather all of the equipment needed to set up a working radio studio so training can begin. “We want to hit the ground running,” said Peach City Community Radio Society president Dave Del Rizzo. “Waiting for the CRTC approval has not resulted in wasted time. We have been busy putting programmer policy into place, training new show producers, and of course getting the word out about our Raise the Radio campaign.” Should the CRTC grant this local group their approval for a new FM spot on the dial in Penticton, the station will have a limited time in order to start broadcasting, hence the importance of funding the studio set-up in advance The community sup-

port committee has been busy reaching out to local businesses to share the Raise the Radio campaign strategy. To date, there have been contributions by The Bench Market, Global Spectrum, BPWood, Lake City Casinos, Onyx Castings, Craig Henderson – Royal Lepage, Deckside Pool and Spas, as well as SoCountry.ca radio, all who have been designated founders of Peach City Radio. Individuals have stepped forward to donate at various levels as well. “The secret to the success of any grass roots radio station is a supportive community that believes in the power of radio to highlight the culture and uniqueness of the area,” said Del Rizzo. “We hope that we can convince additional folks to help set up for what will be an excellent learning and broadcasting studio that we can all be proud of, here in Penticton.” Peach City Radio is a not-for-proﬁt society working towards the establishment of an FM community radio service in Penticton. An online stream can be heard at www.peachcityradio.org and anyone interested in contributing to the Raise the Radio campaign should contact info@ peachcityradio.org or visit www.peachcityradio. org/support/raisetheradio.

t.g.i.f. concerts April 24 — Every Friday Night at the Fibonacci Roastery and Cafe, 219 Main St., is karaoke dance party starting at 7 p.m. April 24 — The Wild Scallion, 76 Front St., presents musical trio Brodie Dawson, Christy Vanden and Tracey Riley at 7 p.m. For tickets and info call 250-486-8117. April 25 — Mat Duffus returns to the Summerland’s Sweet Tooth Café, 13211 N. Victoria Rd., from 6 to 9 p.m. April 24, 29 — Looking to busk in the Downtown Penticton Community Market? Open auditions are on April 24 and 29 at noon. Email Zara Kinash at talent@downtownpenticton.org for details and to set up your time slot. April 25, 26 — Sage Valley Voices present Favourite Songs of the Beatles at 7 p.m. on Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Oliver United Church. $10 tickets are available at the door and refreshments will be offered afterwards. April 25 — The House is a Rockin’ blues jam with hosts The Yard Katz from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at Orchard House, 157 Orchard Ave. Admission $5. Enjoy great music performed by local artists. April 27 — Every Monday night at the Fibonacci Roastery and Cafe, 219 Main St., is karaoke night, starting at 7 p.m. May 1, 2 — The ﬁrst-ever Dream Music Festival kicks off at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. May 6 — Boogie woogie piano player Ben Waters starts a four-night stint at the Dream Café.

events April 24, 25, 26 — The B.C. Interior RV Show at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre and the South Okanagan Events Centre. April 24 — Dance Highlights concert for the Kiwanis Music, Dance and Speech Arts Festival at 7 p.m. in Cleland Theatre. April 25 — Music Highlights concert for the Kiwanis Music, Dance and Speech Arts Festival at 7 p.m. in Cleland Theatre. Tickets are available at festival venues, the Penticton Arts Council ofﬁce (Leir House) and at the door, $10 per person, $25 for a family of four. April 25 — Train Wreck Comedy at the Copper Mug, 1301 Main St. with Ryan Paterson at 8:30 p.m. April 25 — Belly dance Showcase gala at 7:30 p.m. in the Orchard House Theatre. April 26 — The SPCA is holding their third annual Burger and Beer fundraiser at the Barking Parrot from 4 to 8 p.m. Still a few tickets left to sell at the branch, 2200 Dartmouth Dr., or at the Lakeside Resort front desk. April 29 — Topics and Tea at the Penticton Art Gallery from 2 to 3 p.m. with Dianne Bersea on Creativity, the magic in our genes. April 30 — Kitchen Stove Film Festival presents Wild Tales (Spanish with subtitles) at Landmark Cinemas, with screenings at 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $13 in advance at the Penticton Art Gallery, The Book Shop on Main, or $15 at the door. April 30 — The Penticton Chamber Theatre presents Twelve Angry Jurors until May 2 at the Shatford Centre, with a performance each evening at 8 p.m. and a 2 p.m. matinee on the Saturday. Tickets are $15 and are available at the Shatford Centre. April 30 — Buzz Trivia from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Barley Mill Brew Pub, 2460 Skaha Lake Rd. May 1 — South Okanagan Players presents The Melville Boys, a Canadian comedy by Norm Foster on May 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets at Sundance Video, Oliver: Your Dollar Store with More. Osoyoos; and Dragon’s Den in Penticton.

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Surviving a counterculture childhood Heather Allen reviews North of Normal, by Cea Sunrise Person Are you a helicopter parent, a jellyﬁsh or a tiger mom? You probably don’t want any of these labels. But even if one of them does stick, I’m pretty sure you’re doing better than the mother in North of Normal: A Memoir of My Wilderness Childhood, My Counterculture Family and How I Survived Both by Cea Sunrise Person. Cea, now living happily in Vancouver, chronicles her bizarre childhood, which started going off the rails as a toddler. Her subversive family ﬂed California to live in the Albertan wilderness, grow pot, embrace free love and live off the land. The extended family was headed by her spirited, larger-thanlife grandfather, who had ideals about liv-

ing in harmony with nature, but also more destructive, conspiratorial, anti-government beliefs. They lived in a homemade teepee, slept under bear skins and cooked over an open ﬁre. Cea loved the freedom, playing in meadows and snowshoeing with her grandfather. The counterculture lifestyle came with many risks. When Cea was a baby an uncle on a drug trip attempted to kill her, as a toddler she wandered off and nearly drowned in a river; and throughout her childhood she witnessed family and strangers having sex and doing drugs together. It’s difﬁcult to tell if the family’s extreme drug use led to personality clashes, neglectful parenting and general chaos, or if the drugs were taken to avoid reality. Many in the family had already survived

heartbreaking trauma, abuse and tragedy. After a few years, Cea’s mother drove off with her drug-dealing boyfriend. On the run from the police, the boyfriend robbed unoccupied cabins and houses to provide for the family. They eventually wound up in rural B.C. where, for the ﬁrst time, Cea went to school. There she saw the stark contrast between her classmates’ lives and her own. Cea longed for the very basics in life: a stable home, clean clothes and a chance to stay in school. Over the course of the following years, she endured a wide array of hardships – ranging from embarrassment to abuse. At 13, she broke away, and through sheer determination, provided for herself. Although she would probably be justiﬁed, Cea doesn’t use the

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book to express anger or to disparage her mother. She is careful to point out how much her mother loved her, while not covering up the fact that she was totally incapable of parenting. North of Normal is a brave and fascinating story. Thank you to the reader who recommended it. If you have suggestions or favourite book titles you’d like to share, please feel free to contact me via the Penticton Western News website. Heather Allen is a writer and reader who lives in Penticton.

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Letting seniors make choices for themselves was a key theme when B.C.’s Seniors Advocate made a stop in Penticton for a town hall meeting. Isobel Mackenzie answered questions from local seniors and senior care workers with access to information and ageism being two major themes discussed. The issue of Nancy Varcoe, a woman held against her will for two and a half years in Penticton under the Mental Health Act (Penticton Western News, April 17, Page 1), was raised during the meeting at the Shatford Centre on April 22. “It’s ageism,” Mackenzie said. She related the situation to when she was new to the Vancouver area she would often take East Hastings Street in her travels. “One of the things that occurred to me as I was driving in my multiple trips was how none of those people were sections. They weren’t seniors. They were clearly living at risk, they clearly had issues, but nobody was swooping in with the mental health act and locking them up,” Mackenzie said. “If you move it forward suddenly that same population or those same behaviours, or even not as outrageous, and the person’s not 85 years old, we section them because we’ve said you can engage in risky behaviour and

risky lifestyles and risky this and risky that as long as you’re not old.” Another issue that was raised was that half of seniors in B.C. have a median income of $24,000 or less a year. Many of whom have trouble getting access to relevant information, information that becomes more crucial the lower the income. Mackenzie said some seniors will pay Medical Service Plan taxes that are unnecessary and there are many programs that could help seniors if not for the lack of awareness. “Clearly seniors aren’t getting just core information that they need. Particularly low-income seniors and we’ve identified that and we’ve got some concrete evidence of that and we’re working with government to come up with a solution,” Mackenzie said. While it’s not the core function of the Seniors Advocate office, Mackenzie said that the office, which is just a phone call away and will have a real person on the phone, will refer seniors to any relevant services should they call. She said another part of the problem is coordinating services. “We have chosen to specialize geriatric care and so the consequence of that is that a lot of people are involved. I don’t actually think that’s providing better or even best care for our seniors,” Mackenzie said. She said 30 years ago nurses

would deal with more of the issues then they do today, where referrals are made to occupational therapists and nutritionists and so on. “The decisions have to be team based which means you’ve got to get the team together. Which delays, delays, delays. We’re doing it because we think we’re bringing all the expertise together, that’s why we’re doing it,” Mackenzie said. “I think we need to step back and say this isn’t an athlete looking to rehabilitate back to peak performance. This is a 95 year old.” Sharon Evans, a registered psychiatric nurse of 50 years and board president of the Schizophrenia Society was in attendance at the town hall meeting. She feels the Seniors Advocate and what it provides for seniors is long overdue. “I feel that socially we haven’t listened to the families as well as we could have about the services that are needed. Particularly for adults who have dementia or other disorders that impair their decision-making capacity,” Evans said. “We need to offer, for the facilities, the most sophisticated training for the staff who are doing the front line work.” Those looking to call the Seniors Advocate office can do so at 1-877-952-3181 or contact the office online at www.seniorsadvocatebc.ca.

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Archers may soon have an easier time practicing their sport in Penticton. A city bylaw states the word ‘firearm’ includes a gun, rifle, pistol, revolver, air gun, air rifle, air pistol, spring guns, drawbow and crossbow. Penticton resident Rick Hamilton was at the regular council meeting on April 20, where he lobbied to have the word ‘drawbow’ removed from the definition. While he agrees that everything else mentioned on the list should be restricted, Hamilton said drawbows are used for competitively for sport, and are included the Summer Olympic Games. He emphasized how a drawbow can only be used under one’s own strength. “A three year old kid could shoot a lick ‘em and stick ‘em against the

ARCHERS are asking city council to remove drawbows as restricted from the firearms bylaw.

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fridge,” he said. “But as of right now they’re not allowed to in (Penticton).” If drawbows do become removed from the firearms bylaw, there would still be many restrictions against using them outside of controlled environments. He said that in a controlled environment, drawbows would not pose more danger than a slap shot from a hockey puck or a teed-off golf

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ball. “This would have nothing to do with hunting bylaws,” Hamilton said. “It’s strictly on the competitive side.” He mentioned how the sport will be played next year in Penticton as part of the 2016 BC Winter Games. Chuck Loewen, interim chief administrative officer, said under the current definition, it would be an onerous process for drawbow

competitors to take part in the BC Winter Games in Penticton. He said that every competitor would have to apply for a permit and undergo an RCMP background check. “If the bylaw is amended, there would be no additional applications or permits required for those BC Winter Games,” Loewen said. In responding to a question from Coun. Tarik Sayeed, Hamilton clarified the difference between a draw bow and a crossbow. “A crossbow is made with a rifle stock and it can be cocked back and held in its loaded position with an arrow in it,” he said, where a draw bow can only hold its charge under the strength of its user. “I would ask that staff look into this,” Coun. Judy Sentes said. “It does make sense, particularly in light of the fact that it’s a respected and valued competition.”

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The Government of Canada is providing $25,000 towards supporting healthier food choices for low-income seniors in Penticton. The funding comes from the Government of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New Horizons for Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program and will partially go towards the community garden and community kitchen programs put on by the Penticton branch of the Salvation Army and the Penticton Food Bank. The funding will also help indirectly with other healthy food programs in Penticton according to program coordinator with the Sal-

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vation Army Barbara Stewart. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Broadly, it is to provide healthier food choices for low-income seniors, so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking at a lot of ways to do that,â&#x20AC;? Stewart

said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It means that we can continue on full steam ahead with our goal weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been working towards for a couple years now, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to address the quality of the food available here at the food bank, and ensure we have more fresh produce available.â&#x20AC;? Stewart added that the Food Bank is looking to have more fresh vegetables in stock in particular. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been working hard towards that for at least two or three years now,â&#x20AC;? Stewart said. To help stock the Food Bank with fruits and vegetables, a gleaning project was start-

ed where youth are tasked with gleaning local vegetable gardens and orchards. There are also programs at the community kitchen focusing on food preservation lessons to preserve some of the locally-grown food from the community garden. The New Horizons for Seniors program was created by the Government of Canada to support social participation and inclusion of seniors, promote volunteerism among seniors and engage seniors in their community through the mentoring of others. Anyone is interested in helping out with the community garden can contact Stewart 250-492-4788.

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Lucky BLack cat Bingo at the bingo hall, 602 Eckhardt Ave. W. From 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. The $20 ticket includes two slices of pizza, choice of beer or wine, live entertainment, belly dancers, a door prize ticket and a bingo card. All proceeds benefit recently rescued cats and bottle-fed kittens at AlleyCATS Alliance. BLood donor cLinic from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the South Main Drop-in centre. By appointment only, call 1-888-236-6283. Bereavement waLking group at 9:45 a.m. starting at the Japanese Gardens.

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. the oLiver senior Centre, 5876 Airport St., has bingo with a loonie pot every Friday at 1 p.m. 890 wing oF South Okanagan Air Force Association meets at 4 p.m. in the clubhouse at

dance Club meet most Friday evenings, upstairs at the Elks Club, 343 Ellis St., from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of ballroom and Latin American dance. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Robert McKenzie at 250-493-0601 or visit pentictonfuntimers.org. royaL canadian Legion branch 40 has fish and chips lunch at 11:30 a.m., ribs night at 5:30 p.m., music by the Sunshine Band at 6:30 p.m. Ladies Auxiliary Awards at 5 p.m. eagLes cLuB has Friday Night Live dinner at 5 p.m. and entertainment at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome. 1197 Main St.

Call Andrea 250-4929071 for more information. anavets has stu’s kitchen open from 9 a.m. to noon. Mixed doubles pool at 7 p.m. and karaoke with Shawna at 7:30 p.m. eLks cLuB on Ellis Street has drop-in fun darts and pool at 7 p.m. Funtime dancers upstairs. the Bereavement resource Centre at 129 Nanaimo Ave. W has weekly drop in grief support sessions Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Adults welcome. For more information on other available programs or support in the loss of a pet, please call 250-490-1107. Funtimers’ BaLLroom

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to 2 p.m. throughout Naramata featuring 50+ sales at local homes, plus special events in the village such as barbecues, plant sales and a giant used clothing sale at the school gym. Maps to all the sales are free. Coordinated as a public service by Naramata Parks and Rec Commission. come ceLeBrate mom’s Day early from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Frog City Cafe in Linden Gardens, Kaleden. All proceed go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation through the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. discovery house anniversary fundraising dinner with food from Edge Bistro and music from Justin Glibbery and Pen High music students from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 2965 South Main St. 250462-1388. charity BottLe drive with all money going to the Penticton Regional Hospital paediatric ward, SPCA, Critteraid and the Summerland food bank. Drop off from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays at Penticton and Summerland IGA stores. eagLes cLuB has member appreciation day, burgers and fries at noon, beaver races at 4 p.m. anavets has the kitchen open from 9 a.m. to noon, drop-in pool at noon, dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m. Entertainment by Glory Days at 6:30 p.m. Provincial dart tournament at 10 a.m. eLks cLuB on Ellis Street has crib at 10 a.m., drop-in darts and early bird draw at 4 p.m., a meat draw at 4:30 p.m. and dinner at 5:30 p.m. royaL canadian Legion branch 40 has crib at 10 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. meat draw and Ladies Auxiliary 50/50 draw at 2 p.m.

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the spca is holding their third annual Burger and Beer fundraiser at the Barking Parrot from 4 to

8 p.m. Still a few tickets left to sell at the branch, 2200 Dartmouth Dr., or at the Lakeside Resort front desk. survivorship’s FLea market runs every Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. weather permitting at Fairview Plaza, 1652 Fairview Rd. For information, call 250-4936604. come dance to the greatest dance music ever made with DJ Emil from 7 to 9 p.m. at the South Main Drop-In Centre, 2965 South Main St. $3 per person, all welcome. LakeLands church hoLds Sunday services at 1265 Fairview Rd. (the Greek Orthodox Church) at 10:30 a.m. Everyone welcome. For more info contact info@lakelandschurch.com. Bc spca community flea market, every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Wholesale Club, 1550 Main St., Penticton. Vendors can contact the branch at 250-493-0136 or penticton@spca.bc.ca. eagLes cLuB has dog races at 2 p.m. as well as food draw, door prizes, Last Man Standing and pool/darts. royaL canadian Legion branch 40 has a branch buffet breakfast at 8:30 a.m., meat and 50-50 draws at 2 p.m. in the hall, 502 Martin St. eLks cLuB on Ellis Street has dog races at 2 p.m., food draw and door prizes, Last Man Standing, pool and darts. Crib tournament start at 9 a.m. anavets has horse races and meat draws at 2 p.m. Hot dogs and hamburgers for lunch.

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Cleland Theatre. Call 250492-4082 for info. Spring Mixed doubLeS dart tournament at the Penticton Elks Club on May 1 and 2. Registration closes Friday at 6:45 p.m. and toe line is at 7 p.m. Saturday toe line at 10 a.m. Pre-register by calling the Elks club at 250492-2949. For grandMotherS presents a Frica Grandmothers’ Stories in Africa by Sharon Henderson of Nelson, BC in the Penticton United Church on May 1 from 3 to 5 p.m. This is a free event and all are welcome to come and hear about Henderson’s trip to Africa

and her experience with grassroots projects being supported by the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Light refreshments by donation will be served after the presentation. Info: 250493-0076. SuMMerLand united church, 13204 Henry Ave., is holding its annual Spring Fair on May 2 from 8 a.m. to noon. Enjoy coffee and a muffin while browsing the garage sale, bake table, and plants. FriendS oF Literacy Now SO-S is offering a free Come Read With Me parent/child workshop on May 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 508 Main St.

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Dakota Conroy, who had never won a playoff game prior to joining the Penticton Vees, understands the importance of every game in the Western Canada Cup (WCC). Conroy and the Vees are among four of the top-10 ranked Canadian Junior Hockey League clubs vying for the WCC in Fort McMurray starting Saturday. “We can’t take any days off. We can’t go and have a feeler game,” said Conroy, who scored the Fred Page Cup-clinching goal. “We need to come out with Game 7 mentality every time we touch the ice.” The Vees, slotted No. 6, open against the Alberta Junior Hockey League champs, the Spruce Grove Saints, who sit No. 2. RBC Cup hosts Portage Terriers, the Manitoba Junior Hockey League champs sit No.1, while the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League’s Melfort Mustangs are seventh. “It’s the biggest challenge of the year,” said Vees coach-general manager Fred Harbinson. Three of the five teams will advance to Portage, Man., for the RBC Cup championship, Harbinson doesn’t feel it’s a sure bet to get there. It’s because all of the teams, minus the Oil Barons are also regular season champs just like them. The host Oil Barons lost in the first round, but as Harbinson said, they are well rested. The Vees had only been Fred Page Cup champs (for the 11th time in franchise history) for two days, yet the coaching staff already had some homework done on their opponents. “They are all different in their own way. It doesn’t matter what league they come from,” said Harbinson. “The best teams in every league are great.” While the Vees are without co-captain Cody DePourcq out with a broken jaw, Lewis Zerter-Gossage returns to the lineup after sustaining a lower body injury on the opening shift of Game 7 against the Vernon Vipers on March 22. He started skating a week ago and looked good to Harbinson during practice. “He was producing in the playoffs (six points in 11 games) and was second in our team in scoring (46 points in 57 games) in the regular season,” said Harbinson. “Add a 19-year-old, big body that can skate, it will be a boost when he gets back.” The Montreal product, headed for Harvard University in the fall, found it tough to miss the last two rounds after playing the entire regular season. “At least I was there to celebrate with the guys, got to watch all the games,” said Zerter-Gossage following the team’s final practice Wednesday at the OHS Training Centre. “I’m just thankful that I have another opportunity to play.” Physically, Zerter-Gossage feels ready. “I’m strong enough and not putting myself at risk,” he said. In the absence of Zerter-Gossage and DePourcq, the Vees inserted Mitch Newsome and 15-year-old affiliate player Jordy Bellerive. Playing in five games, Bellerive scored a goal in the Vees’ 8-5 win over Nanaimo. “He’s a special player, didn’t look 15 whatsoever,” said Harbinson. “We’re bringing a handful of our affiliate players (Bellerive, Taylor Ward, Griffin Mendel and Tyler Holz) on the road with us. I thought, Jordy did outstanding.” The Vees are full of excitement as they enter the next step in their quest for a national title. Conroy said as long

THE PENTICTON VEES can count on Hunter Miska making big saves like this one on Nanaimo Clippers captain Brendan Taylor in Game 5 of the BCHL championship, during the Western Canada Cup. The Vees open the WCC against the Alberta Junior Hockey League champs, Spruce Groves Saints on Saturday.

as the group comes together, they will be successful. “That’s what we’re starting to realize,” said the BCHL’s player of the week ending April 19 after tallying a goal and six points in four games against the Clippers. “It’s not going to work with a couple chains out. We got Porky (DePourcq) and stuff. We are all fighting for him. We have a lot of things driving us.” After winning the Fred Page Cup, Harbinson has seen a calmness in his group. There is confidence from playing in so many close situations during the playoffs. “We had nine overtime games (six of which they won). There was another three games in the playoffs where we scored in the last four minutes of the game to win,” said Harbinson. “We have been in so many tight situations. It was just another day at the office (referring to their BCHL championship-winning performance).” Harbinson said that experience will be huge in Fort McMurray. “I think we’ve talked about it as a group. Honestly, there isn’t a scenario that can surprise us right now,” he said. “We did not have an easy road whatsoever. That’s what’s exciting about this challenge ahead. Vees notes: Defenceman Gabe Bast is making his second appearance in the WCC. Last year he played with the Saints, the defending AJHL champs, in four games and knows some of the players. “It will be a great battle headto-head,” said Bast.

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Hard work by KISU’s Jaren Lefranc resulted in his selection to Team BC in swimming for the Western Canada Summer Games. “It was pretty awesome. I didn’t swim the best at the selection meets,” said Lefranc, who will be joined by his coach Tina Hoeben. “It was a nice surprise. I wasn’t sure if I was going to make it.” SwimBC made the announcement Tuesday afternoon confirming the selection for the Games taking place in Fort McMurray, Alta., Aug.5-16. The swimming events is Aug.13-16. Doubts crept into Lefranc’s mind since he didn’t have a strong performance during the B.C. open due to illness. “It’s really nice moving forward,” said Lefranc. “Just knowing I will have this under my belt. Once you get into the higher levels, it’s nice to have this kind of competition.” Hoeben said “it’s very cool” and “a big honour” for Lefranc to be selected. “It will be a great experience. They are really putting a lot into the preparation of the team,” she said, adding that they will attend a swim meet in Tucson, Ariz., in early June. “The competition

is very stiff for that team. I think it’s just a great experience. To go with that team, get extra swim meets and … going against the best in Western Canada.” Jaren Lefranc Hoeben said Lefranc has had a very good season and he is focused and committed to becoming a better swimmer. “He’s really been determined and shown huge dedication to the sport in order to achieve the improvement he has seen,” she said. As for her selection, Hoeben said “that’s a huge honor.” “I was surprised at that. I’m quite excited to be the coach of this team,” she said. “The selection committee used a criteria to choose a team that has strength and depth, and we were pleased that almost all of the swimmers nominated were able and willing to compete at this event for Team BC,” said SwimBC’s team leader Mike Flegel in a press release. “The swimmers represent almost every region from across BC, and should be one of the strongest teams we’ve ever fielded at this competition.” In other KISU news, Lefranc and Riley Wall competed in the Prospects

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West camp in Lethbridge last weekend. The event featured the top swimmers from B.C., Alberta as well as Saskatchewan and Manitoba combined. The B.C. team took the top six 14- and 15-year-old boys. From the girls side, it was the top 13 and 14-year-olds. While there, Lefranc and Wall competed in meets and worked on different skills to improve. Both contributed to B.C. winning the first meet. “In the second meet they go on how much you improve from first meet, it wasn’t just about winning,” said Hoeben, “it was about being better and faster.” Wall improved in both his swims, while Lefranc won both his races in the 100 and 200 metre breast stroke. Both also helped B.C. win the boys relay. This weekend KISU will host a Okanagan Region jamboree. KISU has 40 swimmers competing. The action is at the Penticton Community Centre with races starting at 10:15 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Former Apex Ski Club member Meg Cumming captured the under-18 and B.C. women’s overall championship this season. On the weekend of April 4, she won the International Ski Federation Keurig Cup series topping Prince George’s Alix Wells by 12 points, 697 to 685. “It was super exciting. It was deﬁnitely a great way to end the year,” said Cumming, who com-

peted in 21 races for Super G, slalom, downhill and giant slalom. Competing with the Big White Racers for the last two years, Cumming, 17, went up against a field that was up to 21 years of age. Cumming admitted the field with mostly B.C. skiers and a few from Alberta, was strong. Cumming was able to shake off a rough start to finish strong. “It’s a big accomplishment,” she said. “Girls peak around that

(older) age. There is deﬁnitely a disadvantage being younger.” Her only goal of the season was to ski well. When she realized she had won the series, she was excited. Among the things that Cumming enjoyed was competing at her favourite hill in Sun Valley, Idaho traveling around B.C. and meeting new people. A goal of Cumming’s is to secure a ski scholarship with National Collegiate Athletic Association school.

Writing from a hauler in Salem Since I last wrote two weeks ago we’ve travelled over 5,000 kilometres, I’ve driven three race cars and still put in 12-hour days at the race shop when we are home. I had an 11th place ﬁnish at the Nashville Fairgrounds and we went straight from there to my second Nascar start at Bristol Motor Speedway. There I ﬁnished 20th out of 30 cards. It was a huge day in a new car with new tires and team. I did great and got approved by Nascar to run some big tracks this season. I am currently writing this column from the front of the car hauler between practice sessions in Salem, Ind. We will be back here to race this weekend and I couldn’t be more excited. My life has become a traveling race car driving dream. I spend all my time with my crew chief/

driver coach/mentor and mostly best friend Tony Blanchard. Things are progressing so quickly and I get to drive so much more often than I ever have. We are adding some more Nascar races to our already jam packed Sarah Cornett-Ching ARCA racing schedule. In the Driver’s Seat I know I made an awesome decision to get down here and I can’t wait to see what the ﬁnal result will be! Sarah Cornett-Ching is a Summerland race car driver with RACE 101.

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Last year Kevin Thompson predicted the South Okanagan Flames junior B lacrosse team would make the Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League (TOJLL) playoffs. The Flames’ coach ended up being right as they got into the post-season dance before bowing out to the Kamloops Venom, who went on win bronze in provincials. This time, Thompson wanted to predict the Flames will win the TOJLL. “We will definitely be one or two this year. We’ve got a great team this year,” he said. “A great core of guys returning from last year. I’m comfortable saying we will be in the playoffs for winning the Thompson Okanagan and our goal is to go to the provincials.” That confidence in the Flames being that good comes from losing just one player, Jacob Hollenbeck. He also has the word of his players for a complete commitment this season. The commitment from the players has started with their efforts training in spin classes and working on their stick skills at the Skaha Lake lacrosse box. “Any one of these teams in the Okanagan would love to have our top eight players,” said Thompson. “They could all be on the power-play of any team in the Okanagan.” The Flames, who will play all their home games Monday at Memorial Arena at 7 p.m., open the season

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on April 27 against the Vernon Tigers, who lost the provincial championship to the Delta Islanders last season. “Vernon will be probably our toughest competition,” said Thompson. “We’re going to go out and give them a game. They’re going to have their hands full.” Among the key returning players for the Flames are captain Kade McLeod and Chris Pond, who Thompson said is a cornerstone. In goal, the Flames will have Dean Grimm back for his final season. Thompson said this will be the best year the Flames have ever had. “It’s going to be great lacrosse,” he said, adding that having games on Monday evenings will give people something to do. “It’s going to be a great product.” Flames full league home schedule: May 4 versus the Armstrong Shamrocks; May 11 versus the Tigers; May 25 versus the Kamloops Venom; June 1 versus the Venom; June 8 versus the Kelowna Raiders; June 15 versus the Shamrocks and June 22 versus the Raiders.

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Lakeside Fitness finds new home Steve Kidd

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Moving day is over for Lakeside Fitness, but Jim Clarke says there is still a lot of settling in to do at their new location in the Penticton Racquet and Fitness Club. After nearly three decades at their previous location in the Penticton Lakeside Resort, taking some time to set things to rights is understandable. “We moved in there on March 11 — don’t ask me why I remember that — 1988,” said Clarke, who operates the fitness club with his wife Marianne. “It was a home there. We moved in there, we got it all together. It was a good run.” After finding out that the their lease wouldn’t be renewed, Clarke said they had to choose between finding a new home or closing shop. “Most of our members wanted to carry on,” said Clarke. “I got it down to two or three places, but I found this was the best fit.” Lakeside Fitness has a reputation for maintaining a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere, and Clarke said creating that same feeling at the new place is a priority. “I think it will just take time and getting everyone on the same page. I try to treat people like I would like to be treated, that’s all,” said Clarke, explaining that they try to focus on treating clients with consideration and service. “People come to a fitness club to get in

Jim and marianne Clarke carry a load of free weights into the Penticton racquet and Fitness Club, the new home for lakeside Fitness after 27 years at their previous location.

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“I am trying to book not too many appointments right now, I am trying to just be around for everyone,” said Clarke, adding that moving into the Racquet and Fitness club brings with it some advantages for old and new clients. One bonus is a personal training studio separate from the main workout area. “There can just be one instructor, one cli-

shape, but they also come for social reasons. They come to relieve stress, they come for a bunch of different reasons. If we can help with that, we will,” said Clarke. “We want to make it a place that you want to come to.” Clarke said he is concentrating on settling in clients at the new location, helping them find the equipment they need and adjust their routines.

ent, maybe two instructors, two clients,” said Clarke. “It will be kind of private, which I think people will like.” Over the years, Clarke has helped many people to return to fitness and mobility after injuries or surgery, a personal one-on-one type of work he will be returning to when once the new facility is settled. “I like working with everybody. I have some athletes I work with and that is fun too. But I really enjoy working with people who have got a big ceiling. They’ve got an injury, they’ve got some problems and they need a place to start,” said Clarke. Sometimes, Clarke explained, it is more than just a fitness situation for the client; they need someone who understands their situation and can work with them. “We start from wherever and we work up. The whole idea is just getting back to function, if you have an injury or if you have some other issues,” said Clarke. “We are just getting you to that next stage, so you can just do more and more and more. We will take you as far as you want.” In addition to offering the same classes and training as at the old facility, Clarke said clients now have access to squash, racquetball, wallyball, pilates, a massage therapist and more. “This is really diversified. There is a lot going on here,” he said. The Penticton Racquet and Fitness Club can be found at 201 Okanagan Ave. E.

Finding new life in broken stuff Steve Kidd

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On April 25, Penticton joins a growing world-wide movement, when a local group hosts the city’s first Repair Café. Broken toasters, a dining room chair that has come unglued, a jean jacket with a hole in it, these are all things that the Okanagan Upcycle Resource Society wants you to repair rather than simply throw away. Electricians, seamstresses, carpenters and a tool-sharpening wizard will be available to make repairs, free of charge, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the society’s Restore, 180 Industrial Ave. W. Laurel Burnham, co-chair of the society, said that the Repair Café idea came out of Holland, and is spreading fast. “The idea of repair cafes is to reduce the amount of waste going into the landfill, to reintroduce the idea of repairing

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into our vocabulary, to introduce community members to one another,” said Burnham. There are objects that you don’t want to throw out, that you have an attachment to or really have a problem with the idea of discarding, Burnham explains. But it doesn’t stop there. “It is shocking how much is being thrown away everyday in our community; 65 per cent of all our consumer goods end up in the landfill within six months of purchase,” said Burnham, quoting the Story of Stuff, storyofstuff.org. That comes from a culture, she continued, where it is often easier to go out and buy a new one than it is to fix the old one. “Even things which practically have nothing wrong with them and which could easily be used again after a simple repair. Unfortunately, many people have forgotten that they can have things repaired. Repair

Café wants to change all that,” said Burnham. “It is building community resilience, it is reducing our carbon footprint, by reducing waste, it is reintroducing skills.” Participating in the Repair Café is easy, according to Burnham. “You sign a little waiver that says ‘I will not get mad at you if this does not totally work’ and then you get to sit down with a repairperson and they will show you how. You will work on it together,” she said. “It’s totally free. If people want to donate, so much the better. We really want to get people more familiar with the Restore at 180 Industrial Ave.” Burnham said she is still looking to recruit more volunteer repair experts. For more information or to contact the society, visit their website at ourrestore.ca or www.facebook.com/okanaganupcycleresourcesociety.

laurel Burnham makes some adjustments to this broken fixture at her Okanagan upcycle resource Society shop on West industrial avenue. april 25 the organization is hosting a repair Cafe where people can bring small, broken items to get fixed.

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Special provincial constable Ken Mclennan spends a moment with lulu at the South okanagan Similkameen branch of the Spca. Mark Brett/penticton Western news

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Speaking for those who can’t speak for themselves has been Ken McLennan’s passion for over 15 years. For the Penticton resident, serving as a special provincial constable and volunteer at the South Okanagan Similkameen SPCA has been at times heartbreaking and at others fulfilling beyond words. “This job has it’s moments but in spite of the

bad things there are the times that makes it all worthwhile. The things that make you say, ‘damn that’s why I’m doing this,’” said McLennan, 68. “It’s seeing animals interacting with humans like their supposed to instead of being stuck on a chain in the backyard.” Unfortunately, based on the 400-plus calls he investigated last year in his part-time duties as special constable that is not always the case. On one assignment he went to a farm where

the operator had a 121 head of cattle he wanted to sell and was waiting for the market value to rise but was not properly feeding them. Seeing the poor condition of the creatures was hard for McLennan to comprehend how someone could do that to another living being. “I told him, ‘well you’re not going to make any money when they’re dying,’” he said. There was another situation where a woman had 62 cats living in her

home which eventually had to be bulldozed because of the damage the animals had done to it. The next encounter he had with the same woman, he had to remove 41 felines she had with her in a single-wide mobile home. “In that first house there were feces everywhere, cats were feral. It was very, very disgusting,” he recalled. “The sad part is most of these people think they are doing a great service for the animals, but no, you’re

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not looking after them, I mean I went in there with a respirator on and it was just awful. “That’s the most difficult part, going to someplace where there is very extensive neglect and that’s the sad part.” Over the years McLennan has developed ways to personally cope, as much as possible, with the more difficult cases. “I don’t know if you ever learn how to deal with it. You have to have what I call a switch you turn off when you walk into these situations because if you didn’t you

would never be any good at the job,” he said. “It’s just that bad and there’s not much you can do except bite your tongue and make it better. Do what you have to do.” During the period he has worked at the local branch what he enjoys most is teaching people how to care for animals, whether it’s livestock or pets. The other rewarding aspect of the job, and probably McLennan’s favourite, is seeing the transformation of frightened, abused or neglected animals that come into the shelter. Amazingly, while many never completely get over their mistreatment, they somehow are able to regain that trust and love in their new owners. “Here we do not have the cream of the crop, we get the ones that people don’t want but by the same token when the animals get here they know themselves that this is different than the last place they were,” said McLennan. “What I’ve learned in my years working here is that you have to get an animal for all the right reasons and it’s going to have to be a

part of the family. “You still have to interact with the animal to give it proper love period, you have give that animal love.” SPCA branch manager Corinne Ross has worked with McLennan for a relatively short time but has quickly come to realize his valuable contribution. “Ken is a very well liked and respected member of the team,” said Ross. “Many shelter staff turn to Ken for advice and pull on his extensive experience and knowledge, his phone is always on and nothing is too much trouble for him “Ken’s cruelty work is invaluable and it would be impossible to say how many animal’s lives he has had a positive impact on over his amazing career, but each and every one can thank Ken for his tireless efforts.” For those lives McLennan has saved or changed for the better, words of appreciation are not needed. The love in the eyes staring back at him and the occasional lick to the cheek are all the thanks necessary.

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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

Len (250)486-8800 www.belcan.ca lenmass@gmail.com

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.

Landscaping Okangan Pest Control Ltd. Plant health analysis, organic solutions, lawn and general weed control, basic fruit tree maintenance programs, phone Gerald at 250-493-5161 or Cameron at 250-460-2219 for your free quote

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

Pets $1,000 Reward for Missing Dog!!! Lost on April 13th, 2015. She is a small black miniature pincher. 11 lbs, black and tan color with a bit of grey due to age. When she went missing she was wearing a beige jacket with brown teddy bear patterns on her coat. The coat has a blue trim. She was last seen near old Sicamouse road in Grindrod. Please call me if you have any information at 778-883-7219 or donnadinh2@gmail.com. Thank you please help us!!!

Merchandise for Sale

Firearms

Moving & Storage Huber Bannister Chevrolet in Penticton is looking for a preferably trained GM technician. Great benefit package, great atmosphere, good working conditions. Possibility of paid moving expenses. If you are looking to make $65,000 to $80,000 per year please e-mail your resume to rick.smith@huberbannister.com.

BLACK PRESS Busy Press & Newspaper distribution centre in Penticton has an opening for a Collating person. This is an evening shift, hours may vary. You must be able to stand for long hours, be in good health, reliable & eager to learn. Competitive salary & benefits. Please submit resume to: Penticton Western News-Black Press 2250 Camrose Street, Penticton, BC V2A 8R1 (No phone inquiries please)

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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

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

Free Items 5ft 4” treated posts, wood, (250)493-5209

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Commercial/ Industrial

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

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

4th Annual Kelowna Collectibles Show Sunday Apr26 11am-5pm Sandman Hotel 2130 Harvey Avenue. Admission $3 Kids 12 & Under FREE www.funpromo.ca INFO:604-521-6304 FREE COMIC TO FIRST 100 GUESTS

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.

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

All new items, no leftovers from last weekend, lots of brand new again, 7am-1pm, Sat., April 25, 144 Stevens Pl. Estate collectibles, teak dining table & 6 chairs, Tempo Treadmill, Cycle-exerciser bike, 32” flat screen Samsung TV, easy-start charcoal BBQ and much more. Sat. April 25, 9am-4pm. 1530 Penticton Ave. (across from Penticton Creek) GARAGE SALE. In ground Pool equipment, computer desk, bookcase, table & chairs, lots of misc. items. Sat. Apr. 25. 110 Hastings Place. Garage Sale, Ok Falls, 4732 14th Ave., 8am-noon, Sat., April 25 Garage Sale, Sunday, April 26, 8am-noon, 226 Roy Ave., too many items to list! Huge Yard & Bake Sale Our Redeemer Lutheran Church (Corner of Church St. and Duncan Ave.) Sat., April 25, 8am-1pm Rain or Shine! LAKEWOOD ESTATES MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE Sat., April 25, 8am-noon 3096 South Main MASSIVE Yard Sale. Sat. April 25, 1454 Balfour St., 8am-12noon. Tools, crafts, games, furniture. MOVING SALE 568 Red Wing Dr. Sat., April 25, 9am-1pm Household items, tools, etc. Everything Must Go! Moving/Yard Sale, mostly household items (furniture, antiques, dishes, canning jars, tools), Sat., April 25, 8am-2pm, 172 Wyles Cres. Multi-family Garage Sale, 1525 Duncan Ave. E., Sat., April 25, 8am-? Multi-family yard sale, including camperized van, back alley 701 Chase Ave., Sat., April 25, 9am-2pm Oliver Indoor Flea Market Open Year Round Sat. 8-4, Sun. 9-3 New Diner on Site 1 Block East of Chevron INFO 250-408-4222 Yard Sale, Sat., April 25, 8am, household stuff, 478 Haven Hill Rd., access around back, off Heather Rd.

Misc. for Sale 14’ Aluminum boat, $600, 6H Johnson gas boat motor, $150, MTD 20” garden tiller, $150, construction wheel barrel, $40, (250)494-1396 20ft Propane Class A motorhome, $1800obo, concrete tools & stamps, Admiral dryer, works great, $25, Reese hitch, new, $75, medium size deep freeze, $75, house plants, big & small, call (250)493-0045 Quick cash sale, complete wine making, bottling and washing equipment & bottles, $85, nice wooden kitchen table & 4 upholstered chairs, like new, $165, (250)493-0805

Misc. Wanted CASH Paid for 10K-24K jewelry, old coins & $5 coins & higher. Todd - 250-864-3521 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 Apt/Condos for Sale Condo for sale in Oliver, 19+, close to all amenities, 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, $145,000. Great rental investment, renters pay $750/mo. and want to stay, call 250-498-3354

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

Real Estate House wanted: small starter home near downtown, private buyer, low $200,000’s, cash ready, 604-230-3583, or email: cabinetmakeovers@gmail.com

Yard Sale, Sat., April 25, 9am1pm, no early birds, lots of good stuff, treadmill, 51-3245 Paris St., Whitewater MHP Yard Sale, toys, tools, clothes, utility trailer, 2954 Paris St., back lane, Sat., April 25

Mobile Homes & Parks

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Immaculate, 2bdrm, 2bath downtown Vernon, $1200/mo incl all appl., A/C, W/D, Secured heated U/G parking. Call Mel 604-936-8513, 604816-9835

NEW TWO AND THREE BEDROOM MODULAR HOMES FOR SALE

Duplex / 4 Plex

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

Suites, Upper BACH Suite, OK Falls, full bath, full kit, 4 App. util incl. FREE TV N/P N/S $600 mo. HELEN 250-497-8744

Want to Rent Family wants to rent house; can be in rough shape, please call Bill, 250-494-7978 Single father of 1 seeks 2bdrm, 2bath house w/garage or large shed around Maggie School, David 250-462-4935

Transportation

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

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Garage Sales

Rubbish Removal

Home Improvements

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

2 Coats Any Colour

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

Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping

Furniture

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3 Rooms For $299

Valley Wide Lawn & Yard Care; fully experienced Fruit tree, evergreen & landscape pruner. Now booking Power Raking & Lawn Mowing packages. Gerald 250-493-5161

Queen size Sealy pillow top mattress, 4 years old, (250)490-8027

WANTED: old teak furniture from 60’s & 70’s. Tables, sofas, cabinets, etc. 250-878-0413.

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

Heavy Duty Machinery

Free Items

HERE COME THE PAINTERS, 14 years experience, Interior/Exterior, 250-486-2331

Michele’s

St. Andrews By The Lake Golf Course is looking for a part-time Mechanic/ Grounds Keeper for the season. Please email: standrews@shawbiz.ca (no calls please)

INDUSTRIAL Millwright - Lead Hand. Penticton Lumber reman plant requires Journeyman Millwright with machining, welding, fabrication experience. Pref. Exp. with European reman machinery, moulders/planers, RF Press, hydraulics, manufacturing. Duties: Maintenance, troubleshooting, inparts. stall/repair, ordering Team player, works unsupervised, provides direction to mtce workers. USWA contract. Benefits. Starting wage min $26.13 per hour. Fax resume to 250-493-5152 or email mike@gfp.bc.ca.

Painting & Decorating

Hairstylists

SALMON Arm area logging company looking for experienced buckerman. Fulltime position with benefits. Please email resume to: westwaylogging@shaw.ca

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Cars - Domestic 1998 Ford Escort coupe, ZX2, low mileage, 78,070kms, auto, 4cyl, 1 owner, exc. cond. $3500obo, (250)492-4177 2014 Toyota Corolla LE CVT, MUST SELL, only 10,770kms, heated seats, back-up camera, black hood reflector, extra care protection plan is transferable, ULEV ll engine. CVTiS transmission, $17,000. 250492-4902

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

Recreational/Sale 1993 Terry Resort 20.5ft Immaculate Condition

Starting at

$99,950

Located in Green Acres Mobile Home Park in Oliver. Park is expanding and 5 new lots are available. Price includes delivery and set-up. Showhome available for viewing Friday and Saturday at 6613 Park Drive, Oliver, B.C. between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. or make an appointment by calling 250-462-0882 or 250-493-6751.

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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1998 23ft 5th Wheel, exc. cond., sleeps 6, clean, hitch incl., $4800, (250)494-1396

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.

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

2014 Ram Laramie Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab

29,150km. Navigation, trailer brake & hitch package. Body + interior perfect. $42,750 (without topper) + GST. Call 1.306.542.7749. Truck located in Vernon

Boats

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

Legal Notices

INVITATION TO TENDER Owner:

The Corporation of The City of Penticton

Contract:

2015 Capital Works

Reference No.: The Owner invites tenders for:

2015 – TENDER – 02 Supply and installation of approximately : x 955 m of Concrete Curb x 19435 m2 Cold Milling x 21135 m2 Base Gravels x 28965 m2 Hot Mix Asphalt x 2475 m of PVC Water Main x 1267 m of PVC Sanitary Sewer Main x 45 Sanitary Sewer Service Renewals x 170 m of HDPE Storm Sewer Main x 24 Manholes x 5 Drywells x 11 Catch Basins

Contract Documents

Electronic copies of the documents are available free of charge for download from the City of Penticton’s website at: www.penticton.ca/purchasing.

Tenderers can register with the City by contacting the City Yards office at 250-490-2500 or by email at tendering@penticton.ca. Only Tenderers that have registered with the City will be notified by email of any addenda. It is the Tenderers sole responsibility to check for and obtain any addenda issued prior to the close of the tender period. Tenders are scheduled to close: Address:

Tender Closing Time: Tender Opening Time : Tender Closing Date :

3:00 pm local time 3:05 pm local time April 30, 2015

Fax:

Corporate Officer, City Hall 171 Main Street Penticton, BC V2A 5A9 250-490-2402

Name of Owners Representative:

Tyler Figgitt, Design Supervisor Email: tyler.figgitt@penticton.ca 250-490-2521

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