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WATER DEAL IN THE WORKS Steve Kidd

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A proposal to sell treated water in bulk to West Bench met with approval from Penticton council Monday, but not without concerns being raised that the deal might not be as good for the city as it seemed.

The deal, if approved by West Bench residents, would see the city selling the neighbouring community water at the rate of 22 cents per cubic meter for the next 25 years. That is far below the 52 cents currently paid by Penticton residents, and even below the 39-cent cost that city staff calculate it will cost to produce and deliver to the connection point with the West Bench system.

The difference, said city engineer Ian Chapman, will be made up by a one-time buy-in payment from the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen, which now control the assets of the former West Bench Irrigation District.

“The $3.6 million we would receive as a lump sum payment on day one would allow us to offset that 17-cent difference per cubic metre for the whole of the 25-year term, based on a capped volume,” said Chapman. The price will also be tied to cost, he explained, so that it will rise to match any increases. Any infrastructure costs, such as larger pipes to carry water to the connection point, will be borne by the regional district.

“Mathematically, it is not possible for us to not end up with a surplus. The only way that we could make those ¿gures worse would be to allow more water to be consumed than we currently have capped,” said Chapman, who expects the city will pro¿t by about $130,000 per year over the term of the contract. West Bench residents are not expected to see an increase in their water rates; with the introduction of water meters and education campaigns, the RDOS is hoping to lower water usage in the community, bringing rates down to the Easy y Financing g Options Available*

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system. The amount of possible pro¿t, he said, is a minuscule amount compared to the cost of the treatment plant and other infrastructure over the years.

“One cubic metre of water costs the city of Penticton 68 cents to produce,” said Vassilaki.

“If you compare our sale price to our cost to produce, we will have a huge de¿cit at the end of 25 years. You can massage it and spin it any way you want, it is still going to be a loss after 25 years.”

Brydon sees the issue differently, that the deal has bene¿t for both communities. Penticton, he said, will be using surplus capacity in an existing system.

“They’ve got the water treatment system, it’s paid for,” said Brydon. “It’s pure pro¿t for Penticton, they can do accounting numbers anyway they want, but they are paying for that capacity, whether they sell it or not. Here’s an opportunity for them to sell it.”

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Buying water from the city will solve the water quality problem the RDOS inherited when it took over the WBID last summer. The other option being to build an ultraviolet treatment plant of their own.

“From our perspective, West Bench can’t do any better at this price,” said Area F director Michael Brydon, adding this is also the lower risk solution. “Buying the bulk water from Penticton exactly equals the cost of building our own plant. It’s the optimal price for Penticton. If they’d gone any lower, then there would have been some money left on the table. If they’d gone any higher, then ultraviolet would have been the best choice economically.”

Coun. John Vassilaki, however, isn’t quite convinced it is such a good deal for the city.

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At a news conference with B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins, van Dongen said he has hired a lawyer at his own expense to investigate the B.C. Rail legal fees arrangement, and also Premier Christy Clark’s involvement with the sale in 2002-03. He said Clark made “inconsistent” statements when she ran for the B.C. Liberal leadership about what she knew of the sale and the involvement of lobbyists.

Van Dongen will sit as an independent MLA, since four members are needed to be a recognized party in the B.C. legislature. His announcement comes as the B.C. Conservatives run candidates in two byelections set for April 19 in Port Moody-Coquitlam and Chilliwack Hope, to ¿ll seats vacated by retired B.C. Liberal MLAs Iain Black and Barry Penner.

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van Dongen. He de¿nes the job of an MLA as making sure he takes care of his constituents, trying to get as many improvements as possible, both socially and infrastructure-wise.

“John is going to have a tough time for his riding, because all of a sudden he has bailed on government,” said Slater. “It’s hard for local people to get improvements if something like that happens. That’s just human nature.”

Van Dongen was ¿rst elected in 1995, and re-elected as a B.C. Liberal in 1996, 2001, 2005 and 2009. He has held cabinet positions responsible for public safety and agriculture.

It was as minister for agriculture that Slater ¿rst met van Dongen — long before his own election in 2009 — working with him on the B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission.

“John made his decision based on the information that he has,” said Slater. “He is very conscientious, he made his decision for

BC Rail assets.

“There have been other lapses in proper accountability and I expect more to come,” van Dongen told the legislature.

Slater admits the instability the Liberal party has experienced over the last three years has affected voter perceptions, even at a local level. When people voted in 2009, they voted for a good government, he said, and there are people that think the Liberals haven’t lived up to their expectations.

“And I can’t blame them, to be honest.

There are some decisions that we made that were really poor,” said Slater, using the HST as an example.

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People have lost the trust. To get that back is going to be very dif¿cult.”

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An application has been made by Keith Wiens’ counsel to have his trial for second-degree murder moved from Penticton to Kelowna.

Wiens, the former RCMP of¿cer who at one point worked at the Summerland detachment before his retirement in 2001, is alleged to have shot and killed his 55-year-old common-law partner Lynn Kalmring in their Penticton home on Aug. 16.

Defence counsel Neil Skogstad put forward an application at the Penticton courthouse on Monday before Justice Alison Beames to have the trial moved to Kelowna. It had been scheduled to begin June 11 in Penticton.

Skogstad said outside the courtroom that “negative” press coverage that has surpassed other high-pro¿le investigations that involved violence in Penticton was the reason behind the application. Skogstad was referring to a violent attack that occurred in the summer on a Penticton woman at a second-hand store and a stabbing at a grad bush party that led to the death of a Penticton teen.

In January, Wiens appeared in B.C. Supreme Court for a bail hearing after being taken into custody for allegedly violating his bail conditions. His bail was revoked at that time.

The application hearing to have the venue of the trial changed is scheduled to occur the week of April 10. Justice Beames noted that it would most likely occur on April 11, due to counsel availability, at Supreme Court in Kelowna.

WATER - Residents to be given options According to the engineering department’s ¿gures, Penticton is currently using less than half the capacity of the city’s water system. With the addition of West Bench, and even a possible future expansion to include the Sage Mesa area, the city will be left with room for growth.

“We have made a projection based on a two per cent growth every year for the next 25 years, the life of the agreement. Based on that, we will still be at less than 85 per cent of the peak day capacity of the plant,” said Chapman.

With the city’s endorsement in hand, West Bench residents will now be presented with two options at a public meeting on April 3 — whether to build their own UV treatment system to raise the quality of water to provincial standards, or simply to buy water from Penticton. Then, if the RDOS also endorses the deal at their April 5 meeting, they would start the process to bring the question to referendum sometime in early June.

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Ceremony honours century-old sacrifice Mark Brett

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It was a cold, spring morning when Penticton police of¿cer Geoffrey Aston boarded a Kelowna-bound paddle wheeler with two shackled prisoners in tow.

The three were given a private berth on the SS Okanagan for the 5:30 a.m. sailing. However, little did Aston know he would be lying in a hospital bed ¿ghting for his life before the day was over.

Just over a week later, on this date (March 28) in 1912, the 52-year-old died from the single gunshot to the head ¿red by one of the two men.

Because Aston had no known family in the area, his small grave in the historic Fairview Cemetery has remained largely untended for the last century.

Until last Sunday.

A member of the Orion and Greenwood lodges of the Freemasons, Aston’s burial plot now has a new cement marker and is adorned with two bronze plaques commemorating his life and service thanks to the fraternal organization.

On the weekend, a graveside memorial concluding service was conducted in full regalia involving the Masons, current and past RCMP members and other special guests.

Aston was an of¿cer with the North West Mounted Police before joining the B.C. Provincial Police where he was working at the time of his death.

During the service which included the playing of the last post

by RCMP Cpl. Bryce Petersen, a bouquet of white Àowers, the traditional Freemason apron and sprigs of evergreen representing the immortality of the soul were placed at the burial site.

After the ceremony, B.C. Freemason Grand Master Bill Cave explained the importance of remembering his departed brother.

“It’s a chance for us in a very small way to bring attention to the community and those who have fallen before us,” said Cave.

“It’s for the rights and freedoms we have today. It’s all too easy for us to wake up every morning in our comfortable homes and forget the people who made it possible for us to have the life that we have, so this is just a small opportunity to say thank you.”

Retired RCMP of¿cer Bill Biden agreed: “It’s your history that gives you your freedoms — and we started out a hundred years ago, and a hundred years later we’re still striving to keep our freedoms.”

In his 1958 report, Reg Atkinson, the city’s ¿rst museum curator, described Aston as a “large, well-proportioned man with ¿ne features and a heavy black mustache, in all displaying a ¿ne soldierly bearing.”

Although he had not been in town long, Aston’s outgoing personality and songs quickly earned him immense popularity.

Before coming to Canada he had served in several countries

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RETIRED RCMP Sgt. Bill Biden bows his head as Cpl. Bryce Petersen performs the last post, while Freemason Lodge member Brian Swift (left) raises his hand skyward in a gesture of respect to the late Geoffrey Aston during the official memorial ceremony for the former member of the fraternal organization Sunday at Fairview Cemetery.

as a member of a crack British calvary unit. A ¿ne horseman Aston ¿rst served with the North West Mounties before joining the provincial force locally.

Although never married, he brought with him a horse which was a constant companion, the pair being described as inseparable.

It was the night of March 16 the of¿cer ¿rst learned of an armed robbery in south Kelowna by a man named Walter Boyd.

On the lookout for the suspect, Aston arrested him and a male companion two days later at the B.C. Hotel on Front Street.

Plans were hastily made to return the men to the crime location the next morning, and just after midnight they boarded the CPR vessel.

Once underway, it’s believed the of¿cer removed the handcuffs from Boyd, who pulled a previously undetected .22 calibre handgun from his shoulder holster and ¿red what would be the fatal shot.

Getting the keys, the pair freed themselves and walked off

the boat during a scheduled stop in Peachland. They were seen leaving by a crew member, and during a subsequent check of the cabin Aston was found lying on the Àoor in a pool of blood. An intensive manhunt in the Valley eventually turned up the suspects.

Boyd was later convicted of murder and hung for his crime on Aug. 9, 1912 in Kamloops. For providing evidence against him his companion was released and ordered to leave the country.

Aston’s remains were returned to Penticton where he was given a full military send off.

His Àag-draped cof¿n was carried through the streets on a horse-drawn wagon followed by his empty-saddled steed with its “masters boots and spurs in the stirrups at the reverse.”

A long line of Boer War and other veterans were also part of the procession which made its way slowly to the cemetery where he was interred Now at his ¿nal resting place the words of the Masons simply read: “Our brother lived respected and died regretted.”

Stolen vehicle tips police to cache of stolen goods Western News Staff

A stolen truck parked at a residence at Apex Mountain gave away two alleged thieves that Penticton RCMP believe stole over $30,000 worth of household items.

On March 20 RCMP were advised that thieves had cleaned out a residence at Apex, taking household items, artwork, bedding, ski and snowboard equipment, clothing, electronics, china, pots and pans. It was believed the house was ransacked sometime between March 14 and 20.

RCMP of¿cers noted a white Ford F-350

truck that had been reported stolen parked in a driveway at another residence at Apex Mountain on March 22. Outside the residence were a 33-year-old male and 41-year-old female who were subsequently arrested.

“The 41-year-old female was out on bail from charges relating to $500,000 worth of property taken from a seasonal residence in the Faulder area,” said Sgt. Rick Dellebuur. “They also noted property reported stolen out of Osoyoos on the ground nearby.”

A search warrant was obtained for the Apex property and RCMP located items from the

March 20 Apex break-in. Dellebuur said RCMP continue to investigate the incident and have recovered other property that they are in the process of linking to other area break-ins. The two suspects currently remain in custody with charges of possession of stolen property being recommended for both.

“Once again this incident brings to light the importance of people marking and being able to identify their property. All too often people don’t mark their property or even know the make, model or colour,” said Dellebuur. “When police are aware of identifying marks and or provided

with good descriptions of property taken, they are in a better position to obtain search warrants and seize property to return back to the owner.”

Dellebuur said marked and well-identi¿ed property also makes it easier for the courts to charge and convict the thieves responsible. He suggests marking your property with your B.C. driver’s licence as a good way to identify your property and assist police with its return.

“The success of this investigation was due in part to that police were readily able to locate and identify the stolen property from the descriptions provided by the owners,” said Dellebuur.

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Stopping the violence will take a different direction this spring, as a pilot project is launched to offer counselling to men who could be hurting others.

Rhea Redivo, the Change 4 Good project coordinator, said that the pilot evolved from quarterly work conducted by the Violence in Relationships Committee, comprised of more than 30 agencies in the South Okanagan and Similkameen regions that deal with the aftermath of abuse. Members include police of¿cers, Crown lawyers, probation of¿cers, counsellors, victim assistance workers and more.

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“They meet on a quarterly basis and just discuss the state of their services ,and they are looking to create a more uni¿ed response to violence in relationships. They all have a common goal,” Redivo explained.

“They over time recognized a real gap in services for people wanting to address their own abusive behaviour, particularly before they reach the stage of facing charges and the criminal court system.”

She said people who are charged and convicted of a Criminal Code offence like assault against their wives, common-law partners or girlfriends are often mandated by the courts to undergo treatment. But if no charges are laid for whatever reason, assistance cannot be provided. “If they never reach that threshold, then they can’t access that service,” she said. “There isn’t a voluntary service other than going to private counselling or doing an (employee assistance program), and those can be costly, not available or not accessible.”

Redivo said the committee also recognized that existing services were tailored to women who have Àed violent relationships; which addresses the women and families in immediate crisis, but does not account for women who could face future crises.

“Even if she leaves, he can continue to be abusive towards her even when they’re separated, and the other aspect is he may go on to another relationship and be just as abusive or worse to the next woman,” she said.

“It doesn’t stop the cycle of violence when you address just the victim.”

The committee wanted to provide services to men who struggle with violent or controlling behaviour or tendencies, and came across a model offered by the Calgary Emergency Women’s Shelter. It has offered men’s counselling services for more than 20 years, creating a respectful and non-judgmental environment in which they can review their actions and behaviour. Their female partners must join out-

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reach programs as well, and more than 75 per cent of those women reported dramatic changes in their partner’s abusive behaviour.

SOVAS applied for grant funding and received $30,000 from two separate sources: the provincial government and the RCMP family violence intervention fund. It was earmarked for a pilot project called Change 4 Good to offer men in four communities — Penticton, OliverOsoyoos, Keremeos and Princeton — the chance to take part in therapeutic groups that meet each week in the evening until June. The counselling would be free, con¿dential and in small groups of 10. If there is interest, the groups could continue biweekly through the summer.

“The approach is very non-judgmental and supportive, which I think is a bit of a concern. People might assume they’ll be severely judged for their behaviour, but that’s not the object here. It’s more a therapeutic group,” Redivo said.

Men must register in advance for the groups and attend two intake sessions with Redivo to ensure they are prepared for the work ahead: they must be willing to take an introspective look into their life, behaviour and what other choices they can make. “It’s not going to be a group about blaming partners. The focus will be 100 per cent on the participants and they have to be willing to do that,” she said.

Change 4 Good aims to work with a range of service providers that

might refer men to consider the pilot counselling program, including police of¿cers, schools, family doctors, Ministry of Children and Family Development staff, counsellors or anyone else working with families that recognize abuse is going on.

“There’s maybe a portion who might selfidentify,” she said, adding that men may see their relationship is not close or trusting with their partner are invited and want more. “They’re not getting what they want out of the relationship either, and sometimes you get into a pattern of behaviour that you don’t know how to stop anymore.”

Redivo said she wanted to invite the community to discuss the issue of not only violence but precursors like emotional and psychological abuse through an evening ¿lm screening. Tonight at Okanagan College from 7 to 9 p.m., Change 4 Good will screen It’s Not Like I Hit Her — a ¿lm produced by the Victoria Family Violence Intervention Project that gives examples of what those forms of abuse can look like. A panel discussion will follow.

“If you’re trying to sort out for yourself whether something you’ve been seeing, experiencing or doing might be classi¿ed as emotional abuse or psychological abuse, if you’re curious about that, then this is a great venue.

It’s neutral, you can just go and listen, but it will give you a better sense of what it is and what it looks like,” she said.

“It can be extremely subtle and hard to name, and I think one of the characteristics is it leaves you feeling really confused. ‘Am I going crazy?’ That’s the way it leaves people feeling.”

Intake will be ongoing throughout April and May, and interested participants are asked to contact Redivo at sos_ change4good@yahoo. ca or 250-488-5939. The project must wrap up by October, when the VIR committee will review the ef¿cacy of the groups.

“Our goal is to have this continue,” she said.

“In the midst of doing this, we’re going to be doing evaluations and assessments, and we’re going to be looking for further funding to continue doing this.”

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f a government wants to jeopardize its chances of being elected, or re-elected, it only has to tick off senior citizens. And a good way to draw the ire of seniors is to threaten to take away their driver’s licence.

The B.C. government is now back-pedalling on use of the DriveABLE program for drivers over the age of 80. The computer-based test is intended to assess a driver’s cognitive ability.

Seniors all over the province, including the South Okanagan, have been voicing their frustration with DriveABLE, stating it’s unfair, costly ($50 for the ¿rst test, more than $300 for the second), and inconvenient (South Okanagan residents must drive to Kelowna to take it).

Responding to the outcry, B.C. Justice Minister and Attorney General Shirley Bond announced that the government would be making changes to how it tests seniors over 80, a key one being that driver’s licences will no longer be revoked based on computer testing alone.

Now those who fail the computer test will also conduct a road evaluation, which will be conducted on a special road course designed to reveal and evaluate driving errors associated with cognitive decline.

No doubt this will help appease our roadworthy octogenarians, who know well the lesson of the squeaky wheel, especially with a government that will need their votes come 2013.

That said, with a mass of baby boomers beginning to retire, and the steadily growing population in the Lower Mainland, the B.C. government isn’t throwing the baby out with the bath water. Instead, the award-winning DriveABLE program is itself being assessed.

This, hopefully, will result in a program that is fair and respectful to seniors, while helping to ensure the roads are safer for everyone.

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Payroll control and the BCTF Both NDP leader Adrian Dix and his education critic Robin Austin have recently tried to sell the media a ¿ctitious story about the party’s successful history of negotiations with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation.

With the ritual combat between the BCTF and the B.C. government Àaring once again in early March, Dix bragged to reporters that the last time he was involved in teacher talks, it resulted in a 0-0-2 wage settlement. That was in 1998, when Dix was working for then-premier Glen Clark.

The real 1998 story is useful, because then as now, the B.C. government was in a ¿nancial squeeze and looking at a huge set of negotiations with government unions in health and other sectors as well as education.

Glen Clark, an ex-industrial union organizer, was known for pushing negotiators aside and taking control of hot ¿les.

The premier’s of¿ce took the lead in teacher talks, trying to set a strong precedent for low wage settlements similar to today’s “net zero” mandate. The B.C. Public School Employers’ Association, representing the

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B.C. Views school districts, was marginalized and treated with the same disdain that the BCTF still reserves for them. And the result was an agreement where the union bartered higher wages for hundreds more positions and other bene¿t gains.

This was one of the key mistakes that led to today’s showdown over class size and composition. Once trustees got a look at the premier’s 1998 deal, they refused to sign. For the ¿rst and only time, the government had to legislate the settlement on school boards.

The BCTF membership endorsed the 1998 deal by a large margin, and it did indeed set the

tone for other union settlements in the late 1990s. Press reports at the time put the total cost of this supposed wage freeze at an 11 per cent increase in the provincial payroll.

Before I get into the court battles that followed after the NDP government was dumped, there is a business principle here.

One of the ¿rst things I had to learn as a private-sector manager is that if you don’t control your budget, you aren’t really a manager. And no one who lets authority over staf¿ng levels slip away can possibly control their budget.

Control over staf¿ng levels is what the NDP let slip to the BCTF in 1998. And it is what the B.C. Liberals took back in 2002, with legislation that removed class size and composition from bargaining.

In the constantly repeated BCTF rhetoric, this was the “illegal stripping” of union contract terms that was struck down in April 2011 by the B.C. Supreme Court.

A closer reading of Justice Susan Grif¿n’s decision shows that she gave Education Minister George Abbott an out. If the

province replaces staf¿ng level bargaining with “an equivalent process of good faith consultations or negotiation, then the legislation might not be an interference with freedom of association….”

Bill 22 was written with this decision in mind, reasserting the government’s control over the payroll with a $165 million fund for special needs and a mediator to demonstrate those “good faith consultations.”

University of Victoria business professor Ken Thornicroft noted last week that ceding control over class size to the union amounts to delegating authority over spending to someone who is not elected. The legality of that will no doubt be examined in the BCTF’s next courtroom assault on the provincial treasury.

It’s an important comparison for voters. Which party is better able to represent the public interest in hardball negotiations with 300,000 unionized employees?

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Shatford continues to build on momentum The Shatford Centre Founding Contributor Program winds up on March 31. It was extended from Dec. 31, 2011 to include as many individuals, organizations and businesses in our community as possible. There is still time and everyone is invited to participate through cash donations, in-kind donations and volunteer hours and we hope you do.

Individuals who come to the Shatford Centre appreciate that it has been saved and is now being used for community events and as an entrepreneurial creativity centre operated by the Okanagan School of the Arts. All levels of government and several funding bodies invested in Phase I of the Shatford Centre to bring the building up to code and to allow it to open for the public. Necessary upgrades such as a new elevator, washrooms, south ¿re escape, front doors and entry were ¿rst on the agenda.

The Shatford is now in Phase II, which is enhancing and upgrading the facilities. Phase II’s improvements are being done with enthusiasm, ‘elbow grease’ and as economically as possible, salvaging whatever materials and supplies we can ¿nd or have donated. Others require funding. We would like to keep the momentum going and accomplish as much as we can as

Upgrade will benefit scooters

As winter gradually gives way to spring, I’m preparing to put my two-wheel electric scooter back into service and am pleased that the Ironman, Granfondo and number of regular cyclists in the region are inspiring a cycling network upgrade in the city.

One reason I chose Penticton as my home was that I could walk the length of the city in less than an hour and it had mass transit and cycling lanes. When I learned an electric scooter was de¿ned as a power-assisted bicycle, I knew I could legally use the cycling lanes and be happily scootering for at least half the year.

For me, Penticton has proven the more sustainable lifestyle I was seeking. It’s been nearly four years since I parted with my candy-apple red 1991 Acura Integra sports coupe — a car I loved to drive and that was in ¿ne working order. I needed to end my ownership of a petrol-powered vehicle. In India, where I do pro bono consultancy relating to more sustainable built environments for several months each year, I get around by walking, using auto-rickshaws (small taxis built on scooter frames), buses, trains and sharing rides with friends and colleagues. Here in the Okanagan, I depend on walking, cycling, scootering, city and long-distance buses, taxis and sharing rides with friends.

When I sold my car and later bought the scooter in Penticton, people noted that I’d have to plan my travel more carefully and couldn’t carry as much, including other people, and that it would take more time and limit the distance I could travel. They were right. Transporting myself without possession of a fossil-fuelpowered vehicle takes extra time and effort. I loved the ability to go where I wanted when I wanted as a car owner, but that’s not a viable future for all of us on this planet.

I made the hard choice early and am adapting my life accordingly, including living within a 15-minute walk of most of the various goods and services I need on a routine basis.

If I travel locally at night in winter or in uncomfortable weather conditions and am not sharing a ride with friends, I use a taxi — a bargain when compared to the cost of vehicle ownership and maintenance.

So, as the city considers upgrading the cycling network, know that not only folks on bicycles, but those of us on two-wheel (and four-wheel) electric scooters applaud the effort.

Merle Kindred Penticton

quickly as we can to enable this community facility to Àourish today and for future generations.

Although the Shatford story is quite old in our city’s history, we are at the beginning of its new role. Creative and community events have been ongoing at the Shatford since Spirit Festival in 2011, which was a week-long creative convergence and extravaganza. Since then, there have been events such as Ann Mortifee and Paul Horn’s Concert/Workshop, Broadway Bound Dance Convention, Arts B.C. Sustainability Seminar, the Shatford’s ¿rst ¿lm (sold out) Forks Over Knives sponsored

by Okanagan Health Forum and so much more. Coming events include March 31, everyone is invited to come to Earth Hour from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Shatford to enjoy the dark ambience in a community setting. Also, this spring the Shatford Centre is headquarters for Pen High’s 100th celebrations. It is ideal that this building is available for committees and volunteers to plan and prepare for this historic occasion. Along with the new Pen High building, the Shatford will serve as a gathering place through May 18 to 20, to welcome returning alumni, teachers and staff. (For additional info, go to www.penhigh100.com.)

OSA’s year round programming continues to be developed.

Forum enjoys healthy support

The Shatford Centre was the venue for a very successful screening of the Forks Over Knives ¿lm on March 1. The response from the public was amazing and many people had to be on a waiting list for unused tickets since the event was sold out.

The success of the evening was in no small part due to a large community team dedicated to the health and well-being of Okanagan residents. This team included Jane Shaak of the Shatford Centre and her network of supporters, Nature’s Fare, the Whole Foods Market, The Okanagan, Penticton Western News as well as online media, local eateries, businesses and volunteer organizations which focus on personal health and lifestyle changes as well as environmental health.

Added to that team were the many individual volunteers who performed a multitude of tasks to ensure the show went on and the public health inspection team who spent considerable time providing suggestions to ensure that all food samples served to the public would be safe.

Our deepest thanks go out to each one of you.

Margie Colclough On behalf of the Okanagan Health Forum executive committee

When is fair not fair?

In the March 10 Globe and Mail there was an article that really opened my eyes. It centered around what’s fair and what isn’t. Before I get into speci¿cs, let’s look carefully at the term fair. By dictionary de¿nition it is: “free from bias, dishonesty or injustice; a fair decision; a fair judge.”

Now that fair has been explained, there should be no confusion in understanding its rami¿cations, or could there be?

The current issues between teachers and the government have been deemed as unfair by teachers and some of the public in general.

The teachers say that the government is unfair in its dealings with key issues: e.g. class size; special needs students and teachers’ salaries.

Maybe there is credence to these allegations.

On the other hand, the government is saying that there will be no salary increases, but that they will invest more money in addressing some of the non-salaried issues over the next three years. They further stated that many other contracts have been settled at “net-zero” with little or no service disruption. This doesn’t justify the term fair, it only points out what is being offered and done. Who’s right,

We also have a call out to visual artists, potters and print makers to explore affordable collectives at the Shatford that are developing. With this in mind, there is excitement in the air to have the Shatford be a creative and engaging destination for visitors and residents by this summer. To learn more, go to www.shatfordcentre.com, browse through the stories and articles and then subscribe to the weekly newsletter.

If you haven’t been to the Shatford Centre yet, please drop in to 760 Main St. and have a tour. You will ¿nd it to be a work in progress and yet you will be able to see what has been accomplished to date and its potential. If nothing else, come to see Pen High’s original auditorium, which has been lovingly restored, seats 300 people and continues to be enhanced.

Russ Stasiuk, OSA director and media arts teacher extraordinaire, has produced a delightful video to share the Shatford story and explain the Colours of the Shatford Founding Contributor Program. To watch this video go to http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=hcOjZRT2OZw. As Russ says in closing, “Let the true colours of our community be expressed for all to see.”

Jane Shaak Shatford Centre

the teachers or the government? The jury is still out on that one.

Now, to the article to which I made a reference in the Globe and Mail. It seems that the BCTF has a cadre of support workers that are looking for a new contract, in which demands are made for more money. Guess what the article pointed out with regard to these demands? If you said “money,” you’re right. The staff was told that there will be no room for salary increases and that there is a “net zero economy.” Is this fair?

Is this not parallel to what the government has offered to the BCTF? Is this really fair?

It’s OK for the other guy not to get a raise, but it isn’t OK for the teachers not to get a raise?

What happened to the old adage: “If it’s sauce for the goose, it’s sauce for the gander?”

I ask again, when is fair not fair?

Ron Barillaro Penticton

Teachers deserve better

As a retired teacher I have followed the job action by teachers with interest and frustration.

It is interesting to note how the media has used words to describe the process. The teachers are ‘demanding’ an increase of 15 per cent while the government is ‘offering? zero per cent.

Shouldn’t it be the government is ‘demanding’ the teachers accept zero per cent and the teachers have ‘offered’ 15 per cent as the place at which to begin bargaining? Perhaps if the government ‘offered’ to replace the millions of dollars taken away from teachers in relation to class sizes, composition and special needs children, then perhaps the teachers ‘demand’ would be much less, perhaps even acceptable at zero per cent.

Then there are the letters about being overpaid. Consider what some teachers may encounter in a classroom. A class consists of 28 intermediate students, the number being reduced from 30 because there are four special needs students in the class.

One student, a quiet child and recently arrived from a foreign country, has very limited English skills; one is a designated learning disabled child with speci¿c learning disabilities in reading and therefore functioning below grade level; one is a Down’s syndrome child; and the fourth is a designated behaviour student.

It is a math class. The student with learning disabilities has trouble locating the required notebook in a totally disorganized desk and needs help getting started. This child will also need help ¿nding a page on which to write as well as the necessary tools with which to write.

The newly arrived student is able to do math well but cannot read the directions or the problems and needs assistance. The Down’s child is included in math with help from a teaching assistant who is only available for an hour to help complete work in a book prepared by the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher, if there is one. The student will trace numbers as the ¿ne motor skills are not yet developed.

Meanwhile, the behaviour student is busy shufÀing books and papers while declaring that he cannot ¿nd the ‘damn’ book. Having found the book, he desires further attention by breaking the point of his pencil and declaring loudly that he needs to sharpen it. At the sharpener, he inserts the wrong end of the pencil, grinds the sharpener and angrily blurts, ‘The f****** thing is broken!’ He is escorted from the classroom, under protest, by the teaching assistant who cannot touch the child unless proper restraint training has taken place.

Meanwhile, 24 sets of eyes and ears are watching the action. What did the students learn? How much time did the teacher have to complete the lesson and help the ‘average’ child? How much has this government taken away from the special needs child? How much from your child? What does the future hold for them? More of the above?

Overpaid? Consider hockey players with multi-million dollar contracts trying to eliminate players. Who is ‘overpaid’?

Evelyn Markin Penticton

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Legislation left teachers with little choice I’d like to respond to the editorial in your paper (Western, March 16) in which there are several vitriolic statements. As well, I’d like to extend an invitation to both the author of the editorial and Mr. Thomsen, who wrote a letter published in your paper on the same date.

It is with an enormously heavy heart that teachers withdraw from extra-curricular activities. Many of these teachers have invested decades of volunteer time into countless activities. As well, many of these same teachers you accuse of “using kids” have children in the public school system.

Example: Two coaches, one with over 25 years experience and the other with 17, have been looking forward to coaching their own children for years and that will not happen.

They have withdrawn. These coaches have spent thousands of hours before school, after school and on weekends away from their own families, for the love of the kids and the game.

Example: Phantom of the Opera, Once Upon A Mattress and countless other drama productions that take up ridiculous numbers of hours to run. All of this work, unpaid, but done for the joy of the kids and the work.

Why would we withdraw these activities? If anyone believes it is to leverage the government into agreeing to a raise in salary, then they’ve not only misunderstood teachers, but they’re insulting every one of us.

We’ve done this in protest to Bill 22 and what it will do to an already underfunded

education system with countless students not receiving the support they need.

We have no other avenue. Perhaps the author of the editorial believes we should go on full strike and face the $475/day ¿nes?

That wouldn’t serve students’ educational needs. Isn’t the primary goal of public education an education?

I ¿nd it incredibly short-sighted that the author never makes mention that teachers will be working under very dif¿cult conditions just to ensure that students get the best instruction that they can get.

But, instead of mentioning that, you smear these hard-working people because they are taking a stand. If someone isn’t happy about this decision, be assured, teachers are not happy that it has come to this either.

Provide an option that shows some respect for education, for students, the people, the professionals, the volunteers that teachers are and we will gladly co-operate.

In closing, an invitation: should either the editorial’s author or Mr. Thomsen care to go to work with a teacher and spend the day in the classroom, the gym, the playground and then sit with them as they mark and prepare for the next day, I would be happy to arrange such an opportunity. After that school day is done, and the marking and planning complete, I’ll provide each of you with a list of community groups that are in need of volunteers.

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Kevin Epp, president Okanagan-Skaha Teachers’ Union

Show your colours

CHOOSE ONE: Help a dying patient control pain Change a dressing for a patient discharged yesterday Call distressed family whose elderly parent just fell Hire more nurses

This is an open invitation to all Pentictonites who truly love this city; who think of this town as their “place to stay forever”.

Six years ago, my husband became a member of the board of directors for the Okanagan School of the Arts. At that time, OSA was working out of the of¿ces at Leir House and Russell, having been involved in both teaching and recommending students at the school, felt compelled to join the board and help them further their expanding vision for a more community encompassing facility.

After two years on the board, my husband convinced me of the worth and necessity of the arts school and I, too, became a board member. Not long after I joined, the Penticton arts scene had a momentous and rare opportunity come available. The old Shatford building, a lovely but aged piece of our heritage, was in immanent danger of being demolished along with several other sites on the Pen High property.

The public outcry was loud. But it wasn’t until a rather daring suggestion was put forward to city council by OSA that a solution was found to save the Shatford.

Fast forward to 2012 and look at how far we’ve come. We proud Pentictonites have another chance at a rare and momentous opportunity.

By becoming part of the Colours of the Shatford Founding Contributor Program, you have the chance to add your name to those on the permanent commemorative plaque that will hold pride of place in the Shatford foyer.

This is a chance to be part of Penticton history in this “place to stay forever”.

Russell and Christine Stasiuk OSA directors

Acronym out of place

I have just read the article in the March 16 Western News about the new high-acuity response team (HART). What on earth is that supposed to be?

Acuity means intelligence or shrewdness. If I were told that the high-acuity team was on the way, what would I expect? A bunch of university professors? A group of chess champions? Someone from Mensa? I think I would rather be told that the paramedics were coming.

Is this another example of a perfectly good word being misused for something that it does not mean, as has happened with “vector” and “fusion”?

Perhaps the inventors of this name wanted something that would make an acronym sounding something like “heart” but they miss the mark here as well. A hart is a male deer.

Florence Barton Penticton

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Holy crap! It’s a sad state of affairs when your (Penticton’s) mayor and council make our mayor and council (in Summerland) look like they know what they’re doing.

Derek Lenk Summerland

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Mellencamp coming to SOEC Western News Staff

Rock icon John Mellencamp with special guest Cowboy Junkies will be playing the SOEC June 14.

Mellencamp brings his No Better Than This Tour for a cross-Canada trek, from west to east, over the course of ¿ve weeks starting mid-June.

The tour starts in British Columbia and continues east, including concert performances in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.

Mellencamp will be joined by Canada’s own Cowboy Junkies who are his special guests for this run of dates.

Over the course of the past two years, the tour has crisscrossed the United States, played

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JOHN MELLENCAMP is kicking off his crossCanada tour at the SOEC in June. Cowboy Junkies will be the opening act.

were notable for both enthusiastic audience response and capacity crowds. The new dates are a reÀection of the success of that earlier leg

dates in Ireland, England, Germany, France, Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland and Italy.

Last year the tour played 12 Canadian dates that

of the tour.

His longtime touring band including Michael Wanchic (guitar), Andy York (guitar), Miriam Sturm (violin), John Gunnell (electric and upright bass), Dane Clark (drums and percussion) and Troye Kinnett (accordion/keyboards) will be on hand for the upcoming NBTT Canada dates.

The show Mellencamp is bringing to Canada in July and August will include repertoire reÀective of his entire career as well as music from No Better Than This, his recent critically acclaimed album that was produced by T Bone Burnett and recorded at Savannah, Georgia’s historic First African Baptist Church, a stop on the “underground railroad” for runaway slaves, at Sun Studio in Memphis

where Elvis Presley, Howlin’ Wolf, Johnny Cash and many others originally recorded, as well as in Room 414 of San Antonio’s Gunter Hotel where Robert Johnson recorded in 1936. All of the sessions were documented on a 55-year-old mono tape recorder using just one vintage microphone at each location.

As was the case with its album namesake, No Better Than This concerts have been the subject of an impressive number of laudatory reviews. Tickets go on sale on Friday at 10 a.m. at the SOEC box of¿ce, Wine Country Visitor Centre, online at www.

ValleyFirstTix.com or by phone at 1-877-SOECTIX (763-2849). Price points for tickets are $44, $64, $74 and $106 plus taxes and fees.

Animal Nation taking the bad rap out of hip hop Kristi Patton

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Don’t call Animal Nation hip hop, because “a lot of hip hop sucks.”

Although they are hesitant to call themselves a hip hop group, it is the base of their music. That along with banjos, harmonicas, drum machines, guitars, turntables and other instruments.

“Hip hop has a bad rap, no pun intended,” said Mike (Armadillo Slim) Armitage. “There is a lot of really crappy hip hop out there but there is some good stuff. The main stream hip hop sounds nothing like we do. We are struggling to ¿nd a name to call it. I guess hip hop, fun rock, party time, banjo. If anyone has any ideas let us know.”

Animal Nation, which consists of Armitage and Garnet (Tall Man) Turner, will be kicking off their 10city tour in Penticton on Thursday at Voodoo’s Lounge at 8 p.m. with opening act White Dress Star.

Armitage, who compares his group to De La Soul, said seeing a DJ and

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“We wanted to step it up and set ourselves apart from other people. If your music is just good, it doesn’t cut it for a live show. You have the microphone and instrumentals playing in the background, but there isn’t much to watch. We want to make it more fun and interactive,” said Armitage.

One part of their set walks the audience through a track by showing them how they build a beat starting with the hats and kicks, adding snares, other instruments and then the lyrics.

Animal Nation has shared the stage with the likes of Classi¿ed, Swollen Members, Jully Black, Sweatshop Union, Blackalicious, Buck 65 and others.

The duo will round out their tour with an appearance at the 2012 Telus Ski and Snowboard Festival and head out to Toronto in June for NXNE. For a taste of their new album — The Basement Tapes Vol. 1 — a streaming version is available at www.urbnet. com/artist-animalnation.asp.

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Call 250-493-1527 for info.

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SAHAJ MARG MEDITATION every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Call 250-492-4458 for info.

65-PLUS SINGLES COFFEE CLUB meets at 10 a.m. at the Penticton Golf and Country Club. For info call 250-492-0459 or 250-770-1018.

BINGO EVERY WEDNESDAY in the Legion hall for the Ladies Auxiliary, 502 Martin St. at 1 p.m.

Regular bingo at 6:30 p.m.

SENIORS’ RECREATION and Wellness Centre at 439 Winnipeg St. hosts euchre every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call Joy at 250-770-1174 for more information.

OKANAGAN FALLS SENIORS’ Activity Centre has exercise classes at 8 a.m., music and coffee hour at 9 a.m. followed

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AL-ANON FOR FRIENDS and family of alcoholics at 7:30 p.m. at United Church, 696 Main St. Call 250-490-9272 for info.

IODE THRIFT STORE on 464 Main St. has weekly specials and is open Monday to Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m.

SUMMERLAND ART CLUB meets every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the library’s lower floor on Wharton Street.

Painters of all levels welcome. Workshops available. For info call Barb at 250-494-3002.

FOSTER CARE INFO sessions every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at MCFD Resource Office. For info call Moe at 250-770-7524 or visit www.fosterbc.ca or www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/ foster.

FRATERNAL ORDER OF the Eagles has a general meeting for all members every second Wednesday at the hall on 1197 Main St. OLIVERDOUBLEOQuilters have drop-in activities every Wednesday.

PENTICTON ACADEMY OF Music has string orchestra under the direction of John Suderman from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. at the Leir House. Open to intermediate and advanced string players ages 16 and up. New members welcome.

KIWANIS CLUB HAS a lunch meeting every Wednesday at noon at 390 Brunswick St., Penticton PIECEFUL EVENING QUILT Guild meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Penticton Seniors Drop-in Centre on 2965 South Main St. For more info call Sue 250-4920890, Fran 250-497-7850 or Penny-April 250-4938183.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NIGHT group meets in the Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. at 1498 Government St. Nooners meetings are Monday to Friday noon at 361 Ade Ave. LITURGICAL DANCE SESSIONS will have special guest Lois Huey Heck as an instructor from 2 to 3 p.m. Phone 250-4922684 to leave your name.

CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH has Ready, Set, Learn for three-year-olds and their parents from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Come for crafts, stories, information on early learning and more.

B.C. GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE Retired Association has its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. at the Penticton Regional Library theatre. Guest presenter is Mike Biden, pilot and photographer.

CHANGE 4 GOOD, a pilot project by the Violence in Relationships Committee, hosts a free screening of It’s Not Like I Hit Her at Okanagan College from 7 to 9 p.m. Panel discussion on identifying and addressing emotional and psychological abuse to follow. For information, contact sos_change4good@yahoo.ca or 250488-5939.

BLOOD DONOR CLINICS will be held at the Penticton Senior’s DropIn Centre on 2965 South Main St. from March 28 to 30 from 1 to 5:30 p.m.

Call 1-888 2 DONATE (1-888 236-6283) or book online at www.blood.ca.

For group bookings call Anita Dunford at 250448-8150.

THURSDAY March 29

FRANCO 50-PLUS CLUB meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Drop-in program for French speakers wanting to socialize in French, including activities such as games, outings, discussions, hobbies and projects. Call Lina at 250492-2549 for info.

DESERT SAGE SPINNERS and Weavers Guild meets at 10 a.m. at the Oliver Community Centre. Members create beautiful handworks.

Visitors are always welcome. If you are interested in becoming a member stop by or contact Gail Erickson at rgerickson@telus. net or 250-498-4959.

PEACH CITY TOASTMASTERS meet from noon to 1 p.m. at the Penticton United Church, Toastmasters improves speaking abilities and leadership skills. Call 250-4922362 for info.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 5:30 p.m. at 431 Winnipeg St. Call Merle at 250-7708093.

SOUTH MAIN DROPIN Centre has Spanish conversation and carpet bowl at 10 a.m., improver line dance at 12:30 p.m., bingo and crafters meet at 1 p.m., and table tennis at 7 p.m. Call 250-4932111 to confirm line dance activities.

TOPS B.C. 1640 meets from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Bethel Church basement at 945 Main St. Phone Betty-Lou at 250-492-7623 or Liz at 250-493-7997 for more information.

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calendar OKANAGAN FALLS SENIORS’ Activity Centre has computer classes at 9 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m. and cribbage at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.

R OYAL C ANADIAN LEGION branch 40 has crib at 7 p.m. Ladies Fitness and Friends at 10 a.m. at the Legion Hall. Legion Ladies Lunch Bunch will meet at China Palace at 1933 Main St. SOUTH OKANAGAN I MMIGRANT and Community Services is offering free English classes. For more info, stop by the office at 508 Main St. or call 250492-6299.

AL-ANON FOR FRIENDS and family of alcoholics meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Summerland United Church. Call 250-4909272.

FRATERNAL ORDER OF Eagles has Joseph’s Famous Pizza from 4 to 7 p.m. Music trivia

by Affordable Music.

Prizes. Members and guests welcome to hall on 1197 Main St. ANAVETS HAS POOL and the 269 Dart Club at 7 p.m. and drop-in pool.

NEW HOPE FOR Widows and Widowers has lunch connections to meet with others of similar loss, (going “dutch”) the second Thursday of the month at 11:45 a.m. Call Fran at 250-497-7850 or Evelyn at 250-770-

7865 for location and to reserve your spot.

ELKS CLUB ON Ellis Street has darts at 7:30 p.m.

A L C O H O L I C S ANONYMOUS NIGHT group meets at 8 p.m. on 150 Orchard Ave. in the Outreach Centre.

THE RUG HOOKING Circle meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month from noon to 3 p.m. at Leir House Arts and Cultural Centre at 220 Manor Park Ave. For info, contact Angela Possak at 250-7670206.

PENTICTON YACHT AND Tennis Club members are to be advised that sign up night scheduled for March 29 has been postponed to a later date.

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March 30 ELKS CLUB on Ellis Street has karaoke with Anita at 6:30 p.m.

FRATERNAL ORDER OF Eagles has dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Proceeds go to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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S INGLES S ENIORS LUNCH Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday.

For location call 250496-5980 or 250-7708622.

PDSCL has bingo at 1 p.m. in the Leisure Centre on Winnipeg Street. Call Tarra at 250-490-0200, ext. 1 for more information.

SOUTH MAIN DROPIN Centre has Tai Chi Chuan at 10 a.m., cardio dance at 11:10 a.m., new beginner line dance at 1 p.m.

ANAVETS HAS KARAOKE with Monica at 6 p.m.

890 WING OF South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together at 4 p.m. at the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. 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.

A L C O H O L I C S ANONYMOUS HAS a big book meeting and 12x12 thumper group meets at 7:30 p.m. at 431 Winnipeg St. in Penticton. Naramata group is at 8 p.m. at 3740 3rd St. In Summerland, the step study meeting is at 7:30 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. Nooners meetings are Monday to Friday at noon at 361 Ade Ave. FUNTIMERS BALLROOM DANCE Club meets most Fridays upstairs at the Elks Club on Ellis Street from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. for ballroom and Latin American dancing. Instruction is provided on certain Fridays. For more info please contact Brian at 250-492-7036 or visit www.funtimers.bravehost.com.

R OYAL C ANADIAN LEGION branch 40 has a pork loin dinner by the ladies auxiliary at 5:30 p.m. Advance tickets, puchased at the bar, are $8 and $10 at

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GET BENT ACTIVE Arts Society is doing a bottle drive. Bring bottles to Get Bent in the Cannery — or call 4621025 to arrange pick up for large amount.

OKANAGAN COLLEGE training sesHAS sions for those interested in volunteering as a literacy tutor for adults. For info, contact Danielle Robinson Penticton tutor coordinator at 250-4924305 ext. 3244 drobin-

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Refreshements are $5 per person.

ROTARY ANNUAL BOOK sale is collecting books until April 25 for its sale starting April 30.

Collection bins are located at the Shatford Centre, Cherry Lane shopping centre, Harvey, Lister and Webb, Health Unit, Market Place IGA, Whole Food Market, Realty Executive Penticton, Rona, Seniors

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ST. JOHN’S AMBULANCE has therapy dog orientation on April 11 at 6:30 p.m. and dog evaluations on April 14 at 10 a.m. For further info, contact Sandy Karr at 250-493-5537. There is also a dog first aid course on April 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $65 and space is limited. Call 250-492-3377.

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PENTICTON PINNACLES Jordell Afonso (below) reacts to this sweeping check by Chestermere United Excelsior’s Mika DeVin while under-13 Pinnacles keeper Jacob Stokker leaps to catch this shot in the championship game of the boy’s under-14 division. The teams played to a 0-0 tie with the Alberta team winning in a shootout at Kings Park in the annual Pinnacles Spring Cup tournament.

Pinnacles enjoy success during Spring Cup Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

A new season doesn’t start for a week, but Ezra Cremers likes what he sees in implementing a new playing style for the South Okanagan Youth Soccer Association.

It was on display during the Pinnacles Spring Cup last weekend, which featured 40 teams in the age groups of under-11 to -17.

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Derrick Webb, who coaches the girls under-16 team, noticed a difference as his team blanked Campionesse from Westbank 2-0 to finish first.

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“You can attribute that to the indoor training with Ezra. I’m pretty sure we’re going to come out of the gates faster than other teams.”

The under-14 boys lost in a shootout, but coach Joe Afonso said they played “real soccer” fabulous for the first time. His players were accustomed to playing eight on eight. As for the new system, Afonso likes what he sees.

“It results in more ball possession,” said Afonso.

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Confidence is everything.

It’s the difference between a defenceman having the swagger to rush the puck end-to-end, or simply deciding to clear it off the glass to avoid any danger.

After trading wins against the Chilliwack Chiefs in the first round of the BCHL Interior Conference playoffs, the Vees won a tight Game 5, 4-2 and translated it into a 4-0 shutout in Game 6. A pep talk from coach Fred Harbinson helped the Vees step off the ice without the fear of losing. Now in the Interior Conference final, the Vees face a similar beast in the Merritt Centennials. They feel confident after sweeping the Prince George Spruce Kings.

Like the Chiefs, the Cents like to play a gritty game.

Because of this, Harbinson said isn’t much need for a different strategy.

“We’re feeling confident and we know we have a good opponent coming in here,” said Harbinson, whose Vees started their head-to-head battle with the Centennials at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Tuesday. “We want to play our game and dictate the flow and tempo of the series.”

Harbinson appears excited to face the Centennials for one key reason.

“They bring probably the best in us because they do work hard,” said Harbinson. “It means that we have to do it as well. When you have the skill level that we have, you’re pushed to the point where you have no choice but to compete, then good things can happen for us.”

While the Centennials can take that as a flattering comment, you have to wonder if they should be concerned. Wouldn’t you?

Alex Grebenyuk, playby-play broadcaster for the Centennials, wrote in his blog, Red, White and Black — Cents Central, that a potential factor that could benefit the Centennials is that they are facing Chad Katunar in goal instead of Michael Garteig.

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PENTICTON VEES goalie Chad Katunar and Kyle Beaulieu watch this shot from the point as Spencer Graboski of the Chilliwack Chiefs tries for the deflection during action in last week’s BCHL playoff match at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Penticton won two straight games to take the series 4-2.

The Vees opened the Interior Conference final Tuesday against the Merritt Centennials.

The Vees starter is rehabbing a lower body injury.

Centennials goalie Lino Chimienti went 4-0 with a 1.47 goals against average and .949 save percentage in the first round. His numbers are only slightly better than Katunar’s, who finished with a 1.64 goals against average and .936 save percentage.

The good news for Vees fans and the team is that Katunar got better as the Chiefs series went deeper.

Katunar feels confident and has been excited to get more games. It’s something he wasn’t expecting.

He has learned that the playoffs are a different beast. He’s gaining valuable experience and seeing how tighter things get. He has felt the pressure and what has helped him is his mental approach.

While he has felt nervous, he has channeled that into positive energy.

He has also improved from picking Garteig’s brain and the coaching of Roy Schultz, who has worked with both Vees netminders.

Wade Murphy, who had a strong first round scoring four goals and collected seven points in six games, grew up with Katunar in Victoria and said he has a calm presence in goal.

“He is something else,” said Murphy, who is ranked 204th among North American skaters for 2012 NHL Entry Draft. “He is a great guy.”

Murphy, now playing on a line with Mario Lucia and Travis St. Denis, is a threat the Centennials will have to deal with. He

credits his success against the Chiefs to previous playoffs experience with the Victoria Grizzlies last season. He also loves playoff hockey, which gets a bit physical.

“It gets me going, wakes me up,” said Murphy. “I like how Merritt plays, especially with the big ice. I have always liked hitting.”

Back to Garteig. During the media panel Harbinson was asked to confirm that the goalie’s injury is a high ankle sprain. Both the Centennials blog and Prince George Citizen claim that’s what it is reported as. Harbinson didn’t confirm.

“The first thing I’d say is, I don’t really understand why people think it’s any of their business

what his injury is,” Harbinson responded. “I don’t get where people come off with this stuff. We have made it very apparent that he’s injured. He is doing everything he can to get back in the lineup. We’re not lying to people. We’re trying to find ways to get him back in the lineup.”

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Teneesha Coulson, Ryan Kruger and Kevin Ellis returned to Penticton with a little more than just their luggage from their debut at the 2012 National Winter Games held in St. Albert, Alta.

The trio were part of Team B.C. competing in the games taking place from Feb. 27 to March 4.

Coulson won three gold medals in the women’s intermediate slalom, Super G and giant slalom.

Kruger won silver in the men’s intermediate slalom, and bronze in both the Super G and giant slalom.

Ellis captured gold in the one-kilometre and 2.5 km cross-country skiing event and silver in the 500-m race. He was just three seconds short of getting gold.

Rockets lose in final

After advancing to the Female midget AAA hockey league championship for the third year in a row, the Thompson Okanagan Rockets lost the best-of-three series, 2-1 to the Fraser Valley Phantom.

The Rockets lost the opening game 2-1 in overtime, then edged the Phantom 4-3. In the deciding game, the Phantoms cruised to a 6-1 win to advance to the 2012 national female midget championship April 6 to 8 in Langley. The Rockets advanced to the championship game by sweeping the Vancouver Fusion in a best-of-three semifinal round.

Knights win 16-team tournament

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KEVIN ELLIS, Teneesha Coulson and Ryan Kruger show off the medals that they won during the 2012 National Winter Games held in Alberta.

Coulson, Kruger and Ellis were among 640 Special Olympic Athletes from Canada who competed in the seven

sports (cross-country and alpine skiing, curling, floor hockey, snowshoeing, figure skating and speed skating).

Bob Hazell and Ray Huson were part of the cross country coaching team.

Special Olympics Penticton thanked all of the coaches, families, caregivers, volunteers, sponsors and other contributors who helped make the trip possible.

South Korea will be hosting the Special Olympics World Winter Games in 2013 and it is possible that one or more of these athletes will participate representing Canada.

The Penticton Barley Mill Knights midget hockey team placed second in a 16-team spring break tournament.

The Knights went undefeated in the round robin games with wins over Cloverdale 4-3, North Delta 9-3 and Langley 5-4. They won their semifinal game over the Surrey Avalanche 7-3 then played the Surrey Sharks in the final and lost 3-1.

With the goalie pulled for an extra attacker, the Knights almost had it tied before Surrey got an empty net goal with seconds to play. Game MVPs were Chris Pond, Donovan Abbott, James Olson and Adam Milanovic and coach Jamie Fulton chosen by his players. Tournament MVP was Randy Brent.

Spring dart action

In week eight of the Penticton and District Dart Association action,

IN BRIEF the Anaf Smokin Aces maintained their first-place lead by scoring nine points to improve to 55. Best Damn Sports Bar Snipers are second at 49, while Best Damn Sports Bar No. 1 is third with 46 points.

The Elks Avengers are fourth with 44 points, while Elks No. 1 is fifth at 39 in the A Division. In the B Division, the Best Damn Sports Bar DDTs lead with 38 points, while the Elks Bullets are second with 35 points, Clancey’s Arrows third with 32, tied with OK Falls Legion.

In fifth is Clancey’s Crushers with 28 points.

Dragons burn competition

The Penticton Canadian Tire peewee female Ice Dragons 2 hockey team won the Richmond Ravens 76-team all-female Ice Classic Tournament.

The Ice Dragons finished the round robin with three wins and a tie. They defeated two Tri-City Predator teams from Coquitlam and then the host Ravens. The girls had a tie game in a hard-fought battle against the Nanaimo Clippers.

Earning MVP honours were Maggie Robinson, Emma Roos, Haley Lund and Sarai Gardner.

In the final against the Chilliwack Warriors, the teams needed a shootout to break the 3-3 draw.

Penticton goalie Kaylee Docherty stumped the Warriors in the shootout to earn MVP honours.

Meanwhile, Roos and Lund scored to give Penticton the win. The Dragons capped the season with a trophy and banner to remember the season.

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Chef brings flair to Bonfire Jennifer Schell

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After taking time away from the restaurant scene to produce a retail line of his sought-after pizza shells, local chef Grant de Montreuil was feeling the pull back into the busy life of executive chef.

“I was missing it,” he said. “Food is my artistic outlet and I needed to satisfy that need.”

Serendipity intervened, and the temptation chef de Montreuil needed presented itself, landing him happily at the helm of The Bon¿re Grill at The Cove Lakeside Resort in West Kelowna.

Chef de Montreuil’s new spin on the menu offers a wide range of toothsome creations to choose from — nothing fancy though — de Montreuil style focuses on “approachable, rustic, real food”.

Grant also likes to focus on local, seasonal ingredients when possible, and is looking forward to re-establishing relationships with his favourite local farmers and suppliers. It has always been important to him to “make sure the farmers are represented on the menu.”

Chef also plans to build a culinary garden at the restaurant, not only for its culinary bene¿ts but for the “motivational aspect it has for young chefs,” allowing them to tend and grow their own ingredients.

The Bon¿re Grill will satisfy all needs, with different menus available for breakfast, lunch and dinner — plus an all-day menu. De Montreuil says the menu will be ”family friendly” too, realizing that the resort is a major family vacation destination. For the adults, there is a great wine list, including a focus on their neighbouring wineries on the nearby “Westside Wine Trail”.

The gorgeous interior of the restaurant beckons guests to melt into the warm colour scene and comfy chairs. With a huge interior restaurant layout, one can chose a private table for two in the lounge, a seat at the bar or gather a group in the main restaurant area.

All vistas include an eyeful of our beautiful Okanagan Lake and, in the summer months, guests can fully submerge themselves in the outdoor splendour of the sprawling patio seating area. Dining al fresco, with Okanagan-style attire (ie. sunglasses and Àip Àops), The Bon¿re Grill offers the perfect surrounding to relax, sip some local wine and enjoy some delicious cuisine.

The Resort and The Bon¿re Grill together make for a popular wedding venue and convention designation — parties can be easily planned to accommodate a large group to eat, drink, play and stay.

Jennifer Schell is the editor of B.C. Food and Wine Trails magazine.

Sports tourism posts gains Sport tourism spending in Canada rose to $3.6 billion in 2010 — an increase of 8.8 per cent from 2008, according to a report prepared by Statistics Canada for the Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance.

An article in Travel Daily News reports that this jump in sport tourism comes at the same time as the overall Canadian tourism industry experienced a slight drop of 0.7 per cent. That con¿rms the trend of sport tourism being one of the fastest growing industry segments in Canada’s tourism industry.

Data from the 2010 Statistics Canada’s Travel Survey of Residents of Canada and International Travel Surveys suggests that domestic sport tourism spending reached $2.6 billion (an increase of 16.6 per cent); U.S. residents spent $283 million (down 1.0 per cent); and international residents spent $660 million (down 10.9 per cent).

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College seeks nominations for alumni Marketplace puts Western News Staff

The alumni association at Okanagan College is once again calling for nominations in their annual awards honouring past graduates of the college.

The association gives out two awards annually, one for older graduates and one for more recent grads.

The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes alumni of Okanagan College and Okanagan University College for their contributions to their communities and demonstration of excellence in the areas of: leadership, the environment, business or industry, public or community service, the

arts or support for the college.

The Young Alumni Award follows the same format, but recognizes outstanding contributions by alumni under the age of 35.

This year’s winners will be joining some exalted company, like last year’s Young Alumni winner: Shane Koyczan of Penticton.

Koyczan was honoured for his success in the art world with his writing and spoken word performances, “bringing a nation together through spoken word.”

That reference was to Koyczan’s well known performance at the opening of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics when he shared his poem for Canada, We Are More,

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To qualify as distinguished or young alumni, nominees must have completed a certi¿cate, diploma, degree, apprenticeship program or have completed a minimum of 30 academic credits at Okanagan College or OUC. “It is wonderful to learn of the impact that Okanagan College and OUC alumni have in their organizations, industries and communities,” said Kara Kazimer, president of the OCAA board.

The deadline for nominations is March 30. Nominations may be made by completing an online form available at www.okanagan. bc.ca/alumni.

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The poem struck an emotional chord with Canadians as a heartwarming and at times tear-evoking homage to the nation.

Koyczan attended Okanagan College’s Penticton campus in 1998, where he took courses in the Associate of Arts degree program and excelled in creative writing before moving to Vancouver where he quickly made a name for himself and attracted a dedicated following in the world of slam poetry.

Other notable local recipients of the award include Chris Gibbons, ¿nance manager of Westhills Aggregates, Corinne Inman, owner of Morpheus Graphics, and fresh-

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It sprung up from a Facebook group and now The Children’s Marketplace takes place semi-annually in Penticton.

The two-day event, being held this weekend at the Penticton Curling Club, offers families the opportunity to buy affordable new and used items for their children. The marketplace ranges from clothes, books, toys and services all under one roof.

“We used to do this at the Days Inn and it was so packed no one could move. So we started doing it at the curling club and last time we had 500 people through the doors in one day,” said organizer Tracy Van Raes of the event that used to be called Penticton Parents Swap Meet.

“It is a pretty popular event because there is nothing else like it around here.”

For a $5 donation at the door, entrants get a hotdog and pop sponsored by Stutters Disaster Kleenup, with all proceeds to bene¿t the Have-A-Heart Radiothon. That money goes directly to the maternity and pediatrics ward at the Penticton Regional Hospital.

Van Raes only sees the event continuing to grow.

“The economy plays a huge role as people are not as inclined to buy new anymore because kids grow out of things so quickly. There is good quality stuff out there that is for sale second-hand. It ¿lls a huge need in our community,” said Van Raes.

There are 25 different sellers that have rented spaces each day, so Van Raes said each day has different items. There are also home-based entrepreneurs that have booked space such as children’s photographers, cupcake sellers and people who make children’s clothing. Family fun entertainment will also be on hand each day which was donated by ParT-Perfect and Angel Babies.

The Children’s Marketplace organizers also always choose a children’s related charity to donate to. Besides the Have-A-Heart Radiothon, people are asked to help ¿ll hampers by donating items to ¿ll the shelves at local elementary schools for their breakfast program and the paper bag lunch program.

These are available to kids that wouldn’t otherwise get breakfast at home or a lunch sent to school with them.

Van Raes said these groups rely heavily on donations and are in need of unopened boxes of cereal, fruit juice boxes, baking supplies for muf¿ns, packages of oatmeal, individual packages of apple sauce, individual fruit cups, individually wrapped cracker packets, pasta, granola bars and disposable bowls, cups, spoons, forks and lunch bags.

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Successful candidates must have in depth knowledge of cherries and cherry grading, as well as a minimum of 5 years experience managing a cherry sorting room, including quality control and phytosanitary systems.

Experience with Unitec equipment preferred. Applicant must be capable of working in cool weather conditions. 6-7 days a week. 10-12 hours a day beginning approximately June 10th. 2012. Work includes but is not limited to managing 100+ sorting workers while maximizing efficiencies. Pay range $28$40/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email at jobs@coralbeach.ca SRI Homes - Production Work Factory Builder looking for workers with construction experience including carpet laying, dry wall, boarding, painting and framing. Full time. Fax resumes to (250) 766-0599 or in person at 9500 Jim Bailey Road, Kelowna (Lake Country).

1-800-222-TIPS BCMI Management Ltd. currently operates 14 hotels across AB., B.C. and SK and is responsible for the financial reporting of a number of other business enterprises including our latest endeavor, a Boston Pizza in Lac La Biche AB. We are seeking 2 energetic and motivated individuals to join our growing and busy Head Office located in Summerland.

Accounting Administrator with minimum 3 years experience in preparing month-ends/year-ends to trial balance using Simply Accounting and has a working knowledge of all positions in the office and can assist the Controller with all financial reporting. Duties would also include, but not be limited to, daily/monthly reporting and bank reconciliations, The successful candidate would be familiar with all aspects of government reporting relating to G.S.T. and corporate taxes. Strong business acumen coupled with familiarity with payroll processing and all related government reporting including a basic understanding of Employment Standards relative to AB., BC and SK would all be considered assets.

Payroll/Benefits Administrator with preferably 3 years experience preparing a high volume bi weekly payroll using Simply Accounting. This individual must be familiar with all aspects of government reporting relating to payroll including year end processing (T4, T4A’s and T2200’s) Duties will include, but not be limited to: enrolling/terminating employees in the group benefit plan, reconciling invoices and preparing monthly cheques to the Insurance company, maintaining payroll and group benefit databases. Knowledge of accounts payable would be considered an asset.

Both individuals must be proficient using Simply Accounting, all Microsoft Office applications specifically Excel and Word along with database management.

Although training will be provided the successful candidates would be creative, energetic, proactive self-starters with strong document processing, organizational, multi-tasking and communication skills. Strong ability to meet deadlines a must.

BCMINNS offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefit plan. If you are interested in a challenging new career please forward covering letter and resume to: vphumanresources@bestcdn.com Closing date: March 31 2012. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

Services

Services

Help Wanted

Financial Services

Home Improvements

Tiling

THE PENTICTON WISE GUYS CAR WASH is looking for a person(s) to detail on weekends and throughout the summer.

Must be hardworking, honest and reliable. Please send resume to the detailing manager, Mr. Brad Diplock, braddiplock@gmail.com or drop off resume at 2931 Skaha Lake Road.

MONEYPROVIDER.COM $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

SMALL BUSINESS Grants start or grow your small business. Free to apply. Qualify for up to 100K. www.leadershipgrants.ca

A Quality Choice For All Your Home Repairs Reno’s & Improvements Okanagan Home Improvements Visit us on facebook 250-486-0440

KALEDEN Tile - Installation of ceramic, porcelain, granite, & slate. I tile floors, decks, backsplashes, fireplaces, showers, make shower pans & curbs.

Free estimates, Insured, references & pictures available. No Job to big or small. Glen 250 488 1985

Employment

Education/Trade Schools

Income Opportunity EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T Immediate openings. Easy computer work, other positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.HWC-BC.com

Medical/Dental Dental Assistant required Reply to Dr. Harvey Thompson, #22-665 Front St., Quesnel, BC V2J5J5. 250-992-3771

Services

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Education/Tutoring BAR WINE and service training not employed? not an ei client? seats still available in our bar, wine & service training at okanagan college penticton - no cost. email lforde@okanagan.bc.ca or call 250-492-4305 ext 3401 for information

Financial Services DROWNING IN Debt? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements.

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Education/Trade Schools

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Join the fastest growing Dealership team in the South Okanagan.

Penticton Kia requires SALES PERSONNEL

Please send resume to: gspanks@pentictonkia.com

Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com DIAL-A-LAW: ACCESS free information on BC law. 604687-4680; 1-800-565-5297; www.dialalaw.org (audio available). Lawyer referral service. Need a lawyer? Learn more by calling 604-687-3221; 1-800-663-1919.

Cleaning Services CLEANIQUE: Personal, Residential and Commercial Cleaning Service. Tailored to your needs, environmentally friendly products, customized vacation service, competitive rates. Servicing Penticton and OK Falls, Summerland, Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna. Contact: 250-4933271 or 250-486-3271. Email: cleanique21@yahoo.com

GREAT Canadian Builders Ltd. “Turning Houses into Homes.” Your complete renovation specialists. 25 years experience. All interior & exterior work, concrete, sheds, garages, fences, roofing, decks, drywall, framing. Restorations, additions. Licensed and insured, for your free estimate call Steve 250-490-9762, 250488-0407 Painting, re-paint, ceilings, finishing.

Free estimates.

Ref’s.Call Ed at 250-488-0414.

Rob Hurren Carpentry, renovations big and small, kitchen and bath remodeling, doors trim work, finishing and more, professional design available, call Rob 250-809-7131

VINYL DECKING Armor Decking sales & installation. **10 year warranty** Serving the Okanagan Valley for the past 9 yearsFree estimates for complete deck repairs Composite decking Structure repairs / Tiling S. Okanagan 250-490-5630 Kelowna 778-214-0824 email: info@ricklynrenos.ca

Landscaping Cattle manure for sale, composted or fresh. Fir bark mulch.$20 per yard on orders over 30 yards. 250-838-6630.

Drywall

Moving & Storage

For all your drywall, boarding, taping & light framing needs.

Free estimate, call John (250)809-8708 For all your renovation needs, boarding, painting, taping & texturing, skimming, panelling & wallpaper walls. Big & small jobs. 250-490-4085

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

Home Improvements

HIGHLANDER

RENOVATIONS 40 YEARS Carpentry & Home

Improvement Experience Decks - Siding - Fences - Sheds All Interior & Exterior Renos

250 486-3109 250 770-8063

BELCAN Painting & Renos

Painting & Decorating Painting and Paper Hanging Excellent work. 35 years experience. Small jobs welcome.

Dave Barnett Decorating 497-7912

Painting, Installs & Repairs.

20 yrs exp., References, Insured, Licensed, WCB, Timely & reasonable cost, Glenic Industries Inc., Nick (250)4862359

Rubbish Removal

Licensed-Insured-WCB, Painting, Tiles, Flooring, Finishing Carpentry, Kitchen & Bath Reno’s. Call Len 250-486-8800

PENTICTON Junk Removal!

Anything goes!

Household waste, furniture and appliances to the dump 250-770-0827

Auctions

Auctions

ROOF, FLOOR TRUSS & WALL SYSTEMS

PUBLIC AUCTION SALE Viewing Fri. Apr. 13th 1-5PM Sale Sat. Apr. 14th 10AM

Assets of North Valley Frame Works Inc. 601 Bass Ave. Enderby B.C. Canada Watch for Direction Signs 2006 • Hundegger SCI (Speed Cut), Alpine Floor Master, Stealth(2) Truss Roller Press’s (6 Table), J. D. Adams Web saw, Tailift fork lift & 2 Fork lift dumpsters.

2003 • Graduall Zoom boom 2002 • Sterling Acterca Truck Tilt deck 2001 • Lode-King trailers (2) 53’ & 36’ 1992 • Kenworth Tractor, Kaser & Hankerson Air Compressor, SL Laser projection system & rollertables Containers 54’ & 20’, Lumber dollies, Complete dust collector, Jib & Pillar Crane, 200 Boxes, Tie Plates & Hangers, tools Lumber, Jeager Beams, Parking curbs, Concrete walls retain blocks, (7) Rooms of office equipment & furniture.

MANY ITEMS, TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION For Info:

Goldman Bros. Auctioneers Inc.

P.O. Box 478, Vernon, B.C. Canada, V1T 6M4 Tel: 250-545-6251 • Cell: 250-549-0278 Fax: 250-545-4224 AUCTIONS | LIQUIDATORS | APPRAISERS

Services

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay 32 round bales, net wrapped, 1230lbs, dry, 2nd cut, alfalfa/grass, feed analysis, $160/ton, Vernon, 250-5583008.

Dairy quality 2nd & 3rd cut alfalfa 3x3x8 bales,test avail, Delivery avail. Shavings & sawdust available as well.

250-838-6630.

Ginseng tarps 24’ x 165’ for shade or windbreak. Inexpensive and attractive solution for hay shed, livestock shelter etc. $150 each. 250-558-8322.

Quote available for installation.

HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx.

800lbs. Large square bales, 3x3x8, $160/ton.

Delivery avail. on larger orders. 250838-6630 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail.

(250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.

McLeery Ranch, Armstrong.

Alfalfa/Alfalfa Grass small squares, exc hay $6. Haylage $40., Dry Rounds $50.; 1250-546-0420, 250-503-8184 Round bales, grass or mix 900lb, $45-60 bale, small square bales, 70lb, mix $3-6 bale (250)546-6545 info@otterlakefarm.ca

Livestock Shavings Friendly service from Summerland since 1972 Les Porter 250-490-1132 WANTED: Sheep or Goat companion for our mare and weed control. Please email photo’s to bluis@telus.net

Pets Happy and healthy home raised purebred American Staffordshire terrier pups from champion blood lines. CKC registered, micro-chipped, first two shots, two girls left. $800 each.

Email to: cleanique21@yahoo.com for photos, call 250-493-3271.

Havanese & Bichon Pups available, good disposition, family oriented, first shots, dewormed, micro chipped for Identification. For more info and pricing call 250-832-4923 or email: rleech@telus.net REG Shelties, 12 wks., sables, 1st shots, chipped. $500-$600.

250-549-2246, e-mail “balatova@hotmail.com”

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances good fridge, 4’x9” tall, 2’ wide, combine freezer, 1’x6”x9”, comb. cooler, 2x2’, $50, call Linda, (250)493-2872 Slight scratch and dent. SAVE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS! Washer/Dryer set starting at $399. Ranges starting at $299 LG TV 50’’ $499.CANADIAN LIQUIDATORS 250-490-0554.

Auctions Restaurant Auction Kelowna Sandwich Restaurant Newer quality equip. Apr 5th @ 6pm 243 Bernard Ave Kelowna. (250)545-3259, View photo at doddsauction.com

Farm Equipment Cherry Hydro cooler, 2 compressors, 7.5hp & 5hp, stainless steel tank, 40-50 boxes per hour, good condition, $50,000obo, (250)498-9696

Free Items 6 month old “Torti” female cat, spayed & shots to date. 250493-1485 Feral cat, 5 months old, need barn home, loves other cats, just doesn’t like to be handled, (250)488-7619

Penticton Western News Wednesday, March 28, 2012

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Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Real Estate

Real Estate

Rentals

Free Items

Misc. for Sale

Acreage for Sale

Houses For Sale

Mobile Homes & Parks

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

2 bdrm, close to DT, in suite laundry, $850/mo,avail April 1.

250-809-0276

4bdrm 1.5 bath renovated hobby farm/home on 28 beautiful acres in Lumby backing onto Crown Land, detached garage/shop,fs/wd.$3000+utils DD required.Responsible renters. Avail Apr 1. 250-769-1230 AVAIL APRIL 1st. $1200 mo.

Steps to Lake Ok. Clean, bright 2 bdrm Rancher. Lge lot, new flooring, laundry/mud room. All appls, gas F/P, air cond, sunroom/dining or den, garage. Located in beautiful Fintry, a serene lakeside community approx. 40 min to Kelowna or Vernon. N/S, pet neg. refs req’d. Prefer long term.

Call Leeann at 250-769-3065 or Kristi at 1-604-862-8039.

Country living, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 30 min drive south of Penticton, n/s. Phone after 7pm. (250)498-3178. $875/mo + utils.

Country living, farm friendly pets welcome, sunny Cawston, easy commute to Osoyoos & Penticton. Charming house suitable for couple, 1200 sf., Loft bdrm on 7 acres w/one other occupied house. wood stove/elec. backup, f/s, w/d. $850/mo water incl. Avail April/May 1, 250-499-5883.

Older 2 bdr house, orchard setting, private, located in Trout Creek, new windows, floors & painted. Avail April 1. $750 + utils. 250-494-8741 Oliver, small 2bdrm house, ns, no parties, no dogs, $650/mo+util., $500 DD, (250)498-0071

Free Apple wood, u-cut, utake.(250)487-9295 Penticton.

Firewood/Fuel WANTED Applewood, will buy as rounds/logs, or can remove trees for wood. 604-970-4041

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

$164,020 11.8 acres cabin Arrow Lakes area 250-269-7328 Pic’s email selkirk8@telus.net

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Mr. Mobile Home Certified Factory Outlet.

Spaces Available, Your location or crawlspace/basement models.

Show homes 1680 Ross Rd. Kelowna 250-769-6614 www.accenthomes.ca

www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

Solid oak 8 pc dinette & hutch, $500 good cond. Kids’ loft bed, new $100. Queen size leather sofa bed $50.(250)493-7839

Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

STEEL BUILDINGS For all uses! Spring deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands now!

Call for free brochure. 1-800668-5111 ext. 170.

STEEL OF a deal - building sale! 20x24 $4798. 25x30 $5998. 30x42 $8458. 32x58 $12,960.

40x60 $15,915.

47x80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

Misc. Wanted

Medical Supplies Nearly new 4-wheel scooter, $1800. 250-490-0349

LOCAL Coin Collector, looking to buy collections, Mint & Proof sets, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold, Silver Coins Etc. Any amount. Please Call Chad at 250-863-3082.

Shoprider Mobility Scooters & Powerchairs. New & Used, New Stair & Platform Lifts, Kel: 250-764-7757 Vernon: 250542-3745 T-free 888-542-3745 www.okmobility.ca

Local Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Mint & Proof Sets, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold, Silver Coins etc. Any amount.

Please call 250-499-0251

4 wheel Shoprider, big wheels, $700 firm, (250)493-0729

Misc. for Sale CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs?

Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991.

Ceramic Kiln (Duncan), cone 6, volts 240, incl. shelf’s, posts, cones, extra elements (new), $350. 250-492-5522

Musical Instruments Guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, band & string instruments, music books & access., music lessons, sales & rentals, Skaha Sound, 51 Nanaimo Ave. E, 250-492-4710

Sporting Goods

Commercial Berkel meat slicer, $400, 33 gal fish tank w/access & stand, $150, 17” TV w/stand, (250)486-6755

YAMAHA golf cart, gas powered $2800obo 250-493-5972

Apt/Condo for Rent

Apt/Condo for Rent

RENTALS

(250) 770-1948 101-3547 SKAHA LAKE RD. Bassett. 2 Bdrm, f/s, w/d, f/p, lrg yard with Pent. Ave. 1 & 2 bdrm, F/S, W/D, A/C, storage, carport pkg. $72500 & $77500 incl. garage. Some pets ok. $90000 water Downtown: 1 bdrm/bach, F/S, A/C, decks, incl. pkg. $60000-$64500 incl. util & cable (250) 770-1948 Property Management

For Sale By Owner

Rentals

Beautiful street appeal, great location, wonderful floor plan, awesome landscaping... this property has it all.

Close to schools & downtown, this home shows like new with open main floor plan featuring 9 & 12 foot ceilings, hardwood floors, spacious new kitchen with over-sized island, silgranite sink and slow close drawers. New powder room with granite counter top, tasteful window treatments, & a warm colour scheme throughout. Second level has 3 large bedrooms including private master suite with huge walk-in closet, 4 pc en-suite and french door to cozy deck. Full basement has self-contained in-law suite with separate entrance.

Back yard has privacy plus a detached garage with alley access. Gorgeous low maintenance landscapin g, U/G irrigation and a covered front veranda add character & charm to this unique home. $469,900 250-4601387. www.518nelson.com THINKING OF SELLING A PROPERTY? FREE info-session

by ComFree Ramada Inn Atrium Hwy #97, Penticton, BC April 4th, 2012 @ 7:00 pm Q & A to follow Register at www.comfree/sell/infosession Or by calling 1-855-544-3131

Apt/Condo for Rent

Townhouses 296 & 298 Maple Street 3 or 4 bdrm - 2½ bath

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Cars - Domestic

Cars - Domestic

FURNISHED or un-furnished apt for rent in Princeton, Avail. now, need excellent ref’s & DD. No pets., rent starts at $525/mo., Call 250-295-1006 leave a message.

LARGE 1 & 2bdrm apt. for rent. +40 bldg, $750 & $850 +util, ref’s req. 250-487-1136 Summerland studio unit, 6appl., wall bed, quiet, reliable, ns tenant, $720 (util incl.), (250)494-7488

Commercial/ Industrial

250-490-1215 250-490-1700 250-486-3791

APPLE Plaza 770sq.ft, suited for food related retail business, also 2300 sq.ft. available. Call Barbara 250-492-6319

1 & 2 bdrm Apt. in clean, quiet NS bldg. near Cherry Lane, Adults 45+, Elev., 4appl., insuite storage, coin laundry, NP, $650+util., 250-492-4265 1 & 2 bdrm at 1353 Penticton Ave, updated, $650 & $750, Call Dennis @ Realty Exec (250)493-4372 1 & 2 bdrm, newly reno’d suites. Secured access, util incl, near hospital, bus route and close to all amenities, n/p, n/s 250-938-7146 1 & 2 bdrms avail. immed & Apr. 1, newly reno’d, $650$800, central Penticton, water incl., (250)493-4903 to view 1BDRM Apmt, central location, cat ok w/deposit, $625/mo +util. 250-492-7129 1 bdrm loft $750/mo, . Tiffany Gardens, 3140 Wilson. Jim 250-492-0413 1 BDRM - New RENOS Clean - on bus route, near Cherry Ln Mall - Pets OK Move in Incentives! Call Chris 250-809-0015

Bays for rent, Summerland, 8720 Alder St., 800sqft, $600/mnth., 250-494-8555

Cars - Domestic

Cars - Domestic

Duplex / 4 Plex 2BDRM 40+, N/S, N/P, new reno’s, private patio, water incl. $850+util. 250-492-0274 mornings 2 bdrm upper suite in duplex.

6 applis, large garage. $900/mo incl utils. Avail April 1. (250)493-2328 4 bdrm half duplex, f/s, w/d, n/p. Avail April 1. (250)4939357 or 250-492-3856 PENT central, ground level, 2bdrm, 6appl., ns, no pets, 2 parking spots, storage, patio, garden, avail.

April 1 $925+util. (incl. water) 250493-3141 PENTICTON DOWNTOWNlower 2 bdrm+ den, all appls, patio, fenced yard, new paint & updates. $1050+ utils. Call 250-770-8020, (604)533-0302.

Available Now!

SALE PRICES IN EFFECT! PRICE REDUCED

HEAVY DUTY

CUMMINS

MONDAY - FRIDAY Front Street Realty Property Management #2 Front St., Penticton, B.C.

250-492-2233 ASK FOR DEBBIE

APARTMENTS

132 POWER STREET ............................................................ $900

2 bed renovated, fr/st, includes utilities. Avail. NOW

310 YORKTON AVENUE .................................................... $1000

2 bed, 6 appl., ground floor unit, includes utilities & basic cable. Avail. NOW

160 LAKESHORE DRIVE (14th Floor) ............................ $1700 2 bed, 2 bath, includes all appliances. Avail. NOW HOUSES

80 GREEN AVENUE EAST .................................................. $1000

3 bed, 1½ bath, 4 appl., fenced yard. Avail. NOW

296 KINNEY AVENUE (NEW) ............................................ $1375 3 bed, 3 bath, 5 appl., c/a, fenced yard, dble garage. Avail. NOW

REALTY EXECUTIVES PENTICTON APARTMENTS: $600 $625 /$750 $925 $950 $1600

Skaha Place, 1 bdrm grd flr, new flooring and paint, fridge, stove, a/c unit, coin-op laundry. Avail. NOW (A444) Near library, 1 & 2 bdrm apartments, children welcome, f, s, a/c, balcony, elevator, covered parking. Cat ok. Avail. NOW (EFR) The Ellis, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appl, in-suite storage, balcony, sec’d parking. Avail. NOW (A369) Across from Skaha Beach, top flr, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5appl, extra storage, cov’d parking, incl. cable. Avail. NOW (A443) Lakeshore 3 – 12th floor, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, exec. condo, park and lakeview, seasonal pool, sec’d parking. Avail. July 1 (A412)

TOWNHOUSE: $1200

BRAND NEW 2.5 Bdrm Naramata townhouses 2.5 bath, unfin bsmt, garage, near school. Avail. NOW (Th496-1)

HOUSES: $850 $1500

Across from Columbia School, 1 bdrm lower portion of duplex, f,s, shared washer/dryer, 1 year lease req’d. Avail. April 1(OT447) Large 3 bdrm house, with in-law suite, single garage, 2.5 bathroom, f,s, d/w, w.d. Avail. NOW (H656) Prospective tenants must complete an application form at:

280 MAIN STREET, PENTICTON, B.C. V2A 5B2 PHONE: 250-493-4372 - www.rentalspenticton.com Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

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2009 Dodge Ram 2500 HD Longbox Quadcab 4x4

2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Quadcab 4x4

3rd row seats, 4.0L V6 engine, traction control, leather heated seats with memory, satellite radio, 6 disc CD, microsoft SYNC, alloy wheels, WHITE/TAN. P186A. Was 31,998 Now...

5.7 Hemi, automatic, full 8 foot box, alloy wheels, sat. radio, U-Connect with Bluetooth, running boards, power seat, fog lights & a lot more. Hard to find another like this. 39,000 kms. WHITE. P172A

6.7L Cummins Diesel, 6 speed automatic with manual shift mode, only 70,200 kms. Power seat, 6 disc CD player, backup sensors, hands free phone, running boards, fog lights & more on this inferno RED BEAUTY. Low mileage.

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2008 Ford F350 Shortbox Crewcab 4x4 SXT

2007 Ford Edge All Wheel Drive SEL

2007 Dodge Caravan 7 Passenger

6.4L powerstroke diesel engine, 6 speed automatic transmission, tow pkg with electric brake controller, power pedals, fog lights park aide system. Alloy wheels. Only 59,800 kms! RED EXTERIOR. P1107A

Every option. 3.5L V6, panorama roof, DVD, satellite radio, navigation, leather heated seats. Alloy wheels. DARK GRAY P166A. Was $28,998

3.3L V6 engine, this van only has 58,900 kms! DVD player, power drivers seat and many more great features. Better hurry on this one. WHITE. P138A

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2006 Pontiac G6 Sedan

2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4x4 XLT

2004 Hyundai Santa FE All Wheel Drive

3.5L V6 engine, 171,900 kms.

Automatic, power windows/locks, CD player, safety certified. A great buy for the money. WHITE. P159B

4.0L V6, automatic, alloy wheels, box extender, hard tonneau cover, fog lights & lots more great features on this 91,600 kms BLACK BEAUTY. P1115A

Only 89,600 kms. This loaded up SUV has a 3.3L V6, automatic, alloy wheels, fog lights, power windows, power locks, CD & more. SILVER. P1113A

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Royal LePage Locations West

Motels,Hotels $480 up Motel suites and RV pads . located at Penticton and Pleasantview Motel & RV park Summerland. 250-4870268

Office/Retail 1000-1500sq’ of Industrial/ Commercial Space for lease compounded yard w/security cameras, overhead doors.

Warren Ave. 250-765-3295

Shared Accommodation furnished 4bdrm house to share with tidy person, fenced yard, near WalMart, workshop, own half bath and sitting rm, $750 all included 250-4907841 ROOM for rent, $400, fully furn., avail. immed., mature working person. 250-493-5641

Suites, Lower 1BDRM on Wiltse, utilities incl, avail. now, n/s, n/p, ref req’d. $700/mo, avail now 250-4922908 or 250-490-1025 2Bdrm, 1bath, f/s, w/d, Husula Highlands area. $850/mth incl util. 250-492-7182 2bdrm, $800/mo, very spacious basement, Avail. now.

250-490-8398 Brand new 2bdrm suite, private entrance, np, ns, fe Wiltse area, avail. immed., (250)486-7974 after 4pm Ground level, 1bdrm suite, all util incl. + cable/internet, Avail April 01, $700. Wiltse area 250-486-2040 Kaleden, 2bdrm basement suite, 100 steps to the beach, tennis cours, riding & walking trails, bright & cozy, fp, 4appl., priv. ent., yard, $750+1/2 util., dd, mature person or couple, avail. April 1, (250)497-6308

Suites, Upper 1bdrm private entrance across Convention Ctr, avail. now, $620+util, np, ns, 250494-8741

2007 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 4.0L V6 engine, automatic transmission. Only 123,325 kms.

Alloy wheels, air conditioned, power windows, power locks, CD player. Tonneau cover. BLUE. P1119A

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PENTICTON: UPDATED 3 Bdrm, 2 Bth, 5 appl, NS, I small pet, $1150 (includes water), avail Now. 250-493-5497.

FOR SALE (Reduced), 2005 27ft travel trailer, great condition inside and out, asking $10,250 obo, (250)485-2348

1994 MAZDA B-4000 4X4, 6 CYL, STANDARD. A/C COMES WITH CANOPY. 165,000 KM $2995.00 O.B.O PHO DON 250-809-7726

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Super Camper - 10’ Caribou, fully loaded, a/c, microwave, etc, Moving must sell $9,800 obo (250)260-4435

2007 Bayliner F185 v6, tower, 2 wake boards, skiis, tube $19,000.obo 1-(250)549-3583

Bikini Babe Brooke, 22, Island Barbie Tia, 23, slim busty Julia 26, 250-938-7154 Krista, Begging for attention, take a chance on me. Body massages. 1-250-870-8710.

MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95, waxing, intimate grooming & skin care for the face & back. Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048

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Vernon Sun Valley SwapMeet @ BC Motor Products 350027St. March 30 & 31. Starts 8am . Call Reg 250-308-4701

Auto Accessories/Parts

Scrap Car Removal 1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $60 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460

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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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REGIONAL DISTRICT OKANAGAN-SIMILKAMEEN

Notice of Meeting Open House Information Session West Bench Water System Update West Bench residents are invited to an open house for an update on the steps for upgrading the West Bench water system to ensure a reliable supply of clean, safe drinking water. Staff will be available to answer questions and provide information about the future of the West Bench water system.

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For more info: Visit: www.rdos.bc.ca Email: info@rdos.bc.ca Call: 250-492-0237

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Cars - Domestic 2004 Cavalier, 4dr, 5spd, exc/cond, only 113,500kms, $4350 (250)545-7025

Cars - Sports & Imports 1994 Isuzu Trooper, 4x4, auto, air, loaded, A-1 cond. $3975.; 2007 Toyota Yaris 2dr, Hatchback, a/c pw/pm, 5spd $6975.; 2006 Harley Sportster, leather bags ready to go $5,475. obo; Government Inspected Rebuilt Vehicles, Lego Auto Sales Vernon (250)260-4415 PRICE REDUCED! 2009 black Hyundai Sonata. Excellent condition. Loaded with options! Extended warranty and financing available. 111k km, $15,000 obo. MUST SELL! 250-4975191

Motorcycles 2008 Honda Rebel 250, $3700 OBO, 10,000 km, gd batt & tires. Clean/black 250-809-7094

West Bench Watermain Upgrades Newton Drive, Veteran Drive, Vedette Drive and West Bench Drive

Your Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen is pleased to announce the commencement of the West Bench Watermain Upgrades along Newton, Veteran, Vedette and West Bench.

In coming weeks you will notice survey crews and engineers along these roads to allow for this construction. Later this summer construction crews will complete these upgrades.

RDOS and the selected consultant, Aplin & Martin Consultants Ltd. will work to keep residents and the public informed in advance, and minimize the impact and disruption as we complete these important upgrades. Please watch for signage, notices, website updates, and advertisements. We appreciate your understanding and patience, and if you have questions or concerns, invite you to contact either of our project engineers.

Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Aplin & Martin Consultants Ms. Liisa Bloomfield, P.Eng Mr. James Kay, P.Eng 250-492-0237 250-448-0157 lbloomfield@rdos.bc.ca jkay@aplinmartin.com

When you’re When you’re looking for that special looking for that item, look in the classifi eds first. special item, look in the classifieds first.

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