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PINK POWER — Resident Anne Tresidder of the Summerland Seniors Village dances with Ella Harbour (right) and Tala Neufield of the Boys and Girls Club during the flash mob event in support of Pink Shirt Day at Cherry Lane shopping centre, Wednesday. A variety of events were held throughout the city and the rest of the country to raise awareness and opposition to the bullying of people of all ages.

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CITY NAMED IN LEGAL ACTION Steve Kidd

Western News Staff

The failed hockey dorm project on Eckhardt Avenue has returned to haunt the City of Penticton once more.

Earlier this month, five notices of civil claim were filed in B.C. Supreme Court over the project by contractors who worked on the project, naming the city as one of the defendants.

These contractors filed $1.6 million in liens against the properties when the project came to a crashing end last February, as backers pulled out and news broke about allegations of previous fraudulent business practices on the part of developer Loren Reagan.

Wade Wagstaff of Grizzly Excavating Ltd. has said he is owed more than $300,000 for work done on the project. While he confirmed that he has filed a notice of claim, Wagstaff refused to comment further.

“I’ve been instructed through our lawyer not

to comment at this time,” said Wagstaff. “Legal action has started.”

Mayor Dan Ashton, however, was forthcoming about the city’s position. He maintains the city is not liable and is standing by the legal advice the city was given.

“I am very comfortable with the city’s legal position on the properties and, as I have said all the way along, they are going after the wrong person,” said Ashton. “They should be going after Loren Reagan.”

Along with the City of Penticton, the claims name Loren Reagan as well as Mike and Tana Elphicke, the principals of Okanagan Elite Hockey Group, as defendants. Five separate claims were filed by Grizzly Excavating, Avkon Construction, Geopac Inc., R&R Reinforcing and Task Construction Management.

Led by Reagan, OEHG was to purchase nine lots from the City of Penticton for $925,000.

That was in 2011, and from the city’s point of view, it was a way to create some much needed

jobs, as well as increase the city’s coffers by selling off the unused properties.

That deal was never closed; financing fell through three times before the city ended the deal on Feb. 1, 2012. However, Reagan had been allowed to begin preliminary work on the property in order to fast track the project. At the time, Ashton explained that the city was sympathetic to the developer looking to begin preliminary work before the frost to accommodate the early completion date of August 2012.

An earthworks permit was issued by city hall, allowing initial soil testing. Unfit soils from the former lakeshore and bog were removed from the site, and earth was subsequently compacted.

“Under no circumstances were they allowed to put in anything that couldn’t be pulled out of there,” Ashton said in a February interview, noting that the structural permits were never issued although some superficial frames were put in place. “There would be no hard structures done on it.”

According to the city’s own chronology of events, two stop work orders were issued on the project when work exceeded what was allowed under the excavation permit, the second coming after work started on foundations without a permit being issued.

After the first stop work order in November 2011, the city filed a “notice of interest” under the Builders’ Lien Act on the Eckhardt properties with the Land Title Office, which stipulates the land is not bound by liens unless the improvements in land are undertaken “at the express request of the owner.”

In a Feb 21, 2012 story in the Western News, the city’s lawyer, Richard Thompson, explained that “express” requests are narrowly defined in law as those in writing and requiring a contract between the land owner and lien claimant. Approving an earthworks permit would not qualify, he said.

According to Ashton, the city has not yet been served in relation to the notices of claim.

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A Penticton man labelled as a high risk to re-offend who was wanted on provincewide warrants has been arrested in Dryden, Ont. Philipe Ovid Poisson was arrested and is facing nine new criminal charges from an in incident in Dryden.

Insp. Kevin Glenister of the Dryden Police Service said the 21-year-old man was taken into custody on Wednesday.

“Officers were called to the arena last evening regarding a suspicious person making inappropriate comments. Philipe Poisson was spoken to, however, initially gave a false name and birthdate,” said Glenister.

Poisson was at the arena during a Dryden Ice Dogs Junior A hockey game at the time of his arrest. Further investigation by police revealed that Poisson was on three separate release orders from B.C. and was in contravention of a number of conditions and there is a B.C.-wide warrant in effect for him.

Poisson has subsequently been charged with five counts of failing to comply, obstruct police and uttering threats. Glenister said in a press release that it is alleged Poisson told officers a number of times he wanted to kill them.

Poisson was labelled a “high-risk to re-offend” pedophile and was put under a 24-month recognizance in 2010 when he arrived in Penticton after having spent most of his life living in the U.S. in institutions. At the hearing, Judge Mark Takahashi outlined details of Poisson’s life which he said includes a “most tragic” history of being a victim of sexual abuse at a very young age.

Counsel for Poisson, James Pennington, told the court a lack or resources to allow for proper treatment for Poisson would result in the courts seeing him again soon.

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Raffle just the ticket for OSNS centre Mark Brett Western News Staff

At first glance, the former Slack Alice’s Show Pub and the Okanagan Similkameen Neurological Society Child Development Centre seemed like strange bedfellows.

Not the case.

For many years the two entities worked closely on the annual motorcycle raffle which has long been a staple of the OSNS budgetary diet.

However, prior to the pub burning down just over a year ago, its owner decided to sever the relationship, at which point OSNS executive director Judy Sentes began her search for help elsewhere.

She didn’t have to look far.

True to form, area businesses and organizations were quick to rally and fill the void which is continuing to pay big dividends Last year, for the first time, the draw for the new Harley Davidson motorcycle was part of the Peach City Beach Cruise and will be back at the 2013 Peach City Beach Cruise .

“We’ve just have so much support from so many different people, organizations and businesses to get us through this,” said Sentes this week as the raffle for the 2013 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail motorcycle and 2012 Yamaha scooter swung into full gear. “Slacks was definitely a major contributor to our sales, and when it wasn’t out, it was always on the stage at Slack’s so it had presence.

And if it’s out of site it’s out of mind, so it’s very important that the bike maintain a visibility.”

She credits the willingness of

pubs like the Copper Mug and Barley Mill along with the city’s auto dealerships and the South Okanagan Events Centre for keeping the two wheeler in the public eye.

The new groups join with the ranks of the Okanagan Motorcycle Riders Association, who have long been the backbone of the raffle and whose members continue to spend countless hours to make it the success it has become.

The draw date this year for the Harley is June 23 with the announcement of the early-bird winner of the scooter scheduled for May 12.

Combined value of the two bikes is about $30,000 which, if tickets sell out, will mean in excess of $25,000 to the centre.

That money, along with funds raised in the annual telethon (over $50,000) and the Evergreen Ball ($25,000) goes to help make up the annual $300,000 budget shortfall.

According to the executive director, in spite of the region’s reputation as a retirement mecca, the increasing number of children the centre is seeing and growing waiting list, there are plenty of young families here.

“We are all about vulnerable children and our numbers of children with special needs are not diminishing,” said Sentes. “It’s emotionally charged, it’s physically charged and it’s a multi-faceted problem that we continually try to solve.

“If those early-intervention services can be accessed in those formative years — birth to school age — the difference it makes is that only 10 per cent go on to use those services life long and that’s huge. To us we use

the language of investment, and those children are our future and if you invest in them the return is many times over.”

She added without help, special needs children almost always put an increased strain on the resources of the school districts when they enter the mainstream education system.

Sentes also has some hard evidence for the value of the centre’s services in the form of three of its alumni.

That includes Amanda Lewis, who despite severe physical challenges, still attended college and eventually became a spokesperson for Agur Lake Camp Society.

Another was swimmer Andrew Cooke who has cerebral palsy but has gone on to become a regular member of the KISU swim team and represented Canada in international competition.

The third person is one of her favourites, the talented and very popular young musician and singer Beamer Wigley, who was a premature baby.

“Preemies have to be monitored closely and they develop more slowly, which is why early intervention is so important,” said Sentes. “He was a client at the OSNS, but who would have thought that now, at age 10, he could rule the world.

“He commands the stage, he sang the national anthem for us at Ironman this year, he was on stage at the PNE and is very comfortable on stage and has a talent beyond question.

“So when you ask how do the children do, that’s how the children do.”

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Three-year-old Carter Bifford tries this 2013 harley davidson heritage Softail motorcycle on for size at the Copper Mug where it was on display recently. The bike is one of a pair of two-wheelers being raffled off in the annual oSNS Child development Centre fundraiser.

Study rekindles hopes for national park supporters Joe Fries Western News Staff

Conservationists are optimistic that fresh support from First Nations will push the B.C. government to change it stance against a South Okanagan-Similkameen national park, but opponents hope the province sticks to its guns.

The proposal for a national park in the region went dark in late 2011 when the B.C. government announced it had withdrawn from the planning process due to a lack of public support. But a First Nations feasibility study released this week came down in favour of the park and has since rekindled supporters’ hopes.

“It just feels like there’s a lot of new momentum here and a good possibility of moving forward,” said Peter Wood, terrestrial campaigns manager for the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society.

“We’ve all been sort of holding our breath

a bit waiting for this, because without the First Nations support this wasn’t going to happen.

So now that they… are fully on board, I think we’re ready to make another collective push.”

The society has long been a vocal supporter of the park, the study of which has progressed in fits and starts since 2003.

Parks Canada concluded its own feasibility study in 2011 and recommended the province adopt at a conceptual level the boundaries for a 284-square-kilometre park, but the federal agency shut down its work when the B.C. government walked away from the process.

The newest study, conducted to address concerns of four local First Nations, recommended they proceed to negotiations with Parks Canada, which paid $200,000 each to the Osoyoos Indian Band and Lower Similkameen Indian Band to complete the analysis.

Parks Canada maintains, however, that it will not proceed without support from the B.C.

government.

And Environment Minister Terry Lake said in a statement earlier this week that he is interested in what the First Nations study found, but needs time to review it. He also noted that about a third of the proposed park area is already protected by other land-use designations.

Wood said those protected areas “are only there on paper,” and “very little is upheld in terms of monitoring.”

But Greg Norton, spokesperson for the Grasslands Park Review Coalition, said those land-use designation were based on public consultation and do a good job of balancing public and private interests, a point he thinks is lost on Parks Canada.

“We don’t feel like Parks Canada has ever yet embraced the reality of the impact of this park,” Norton said on behalf of the coalition, which he described as a loose, diverse group of concerned citizens.

Norton added that the newest study doesn’t address realities on the ground.

“If First Nations figure they want to look more at it, that’s their business. They’re entitled to an opinion,” he said. “However, the main issues remain as they have for 10 years.”

He said those issues concern an increased risk of wildfire, negative impacts on ranchers and farmers, and unwanted lifestyle changes that opponents fear the park will bring.

Dick Cannings, the B.C NDP’s candidate in the Penticton riding, said if his party is elected in May, it will at least continue exploring the national park concept.

“We would just get the process started again (and) indicate to Parks Canada that we would like to open up that dialogue so everybody can start talking again and see where it leads us,” said Cannings. “It’ll still be a ways to go, but we want to see where that goes instead of ending it prematurely.”

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A jury will decide the fate of a Penticton man who stabbed his two friends at a cocaine and alcoholfuelled party.

Steven Michael Cameron is charged with two counts of aggravated assault stemming from an incident that took place at a Halloween house party in the 500 block of Edmonton Avenue on Oct. 30, 2010.

Cameron testified he “lost control” at the party after an argument escalated with his friend and party host Derek Robertson. The pair were exchanging words about Robertson’s consumption of alcohol that night, which led to punches and eventually Robertson being stabbed five times and a third man who tried to break up the fight being stabbed twice. Both of the men were taken to hospital with injuries but have since recovered.

While there is no point of contention on whether or not Cameron stabbed his friends, defence council Neil Skogstad said in his closing argument that his client should be acquitted of the charges because he was acting in self-defence. Skogstad said his client testified he was being choked out and was scared because he has a history of being picked on.

He said Cameron was facing an aggressor who larger than him, was

not phased by any punches and he had no choice but to use the knife.

“Punching was having no effect.

It’s a drastic move but it’s necessary … it is all he could do to save himself,” said Skogstad.

Key testimony for the Crown came from Cody McNeil, who testified that Cameron had been asked to leave the party but refused. McNeil tried to break up the argument between his two friends when he saw it escalate to punches and was stabbed himself two times in the buttocks. McNeil admitted he had used cocaine during the party but was not drinking due to a medical condition at the time. Crown prosecutor John Swanson said in his closing argument that McNeil’s testimony was important because he was friends with both of the parties and appeared to be not as intoxicated as the other men that night.

Swanson emphasized that McNeil did not say anything about Cameron being choked out, nor was he cross-examined on it, and said he had jumped between the men and pulled Robertson aside. Swanson reminded the jury that McNeil was only about three metres away from the incident and tried to neutralize the conflict within seconds by pulling Robertson to the side.

“Once Cody McNeil got to Derek Robertson, the threat, if it ever existed, is eliminated. Mr. Cam-

eron’s version of the events doesn’t fit with the timeline,” said Swanson.

Crown argued it would have been in those few seconds that so many things would have happened that it is “not logical.” Swanson said Cameron would have had to been choked out by Robertson, developed a fear for his life to justify using a knife, pulled out the springloaded knife, flung it open and stabbed Robertson five times and McNeil twice.

“These were the actions of an intoxicated and angry young man,” said Swanson.

Crown also argued that being intoxicated is not and excuse and Cameron’s memory of the incident had gaps that seemed to fit his claim of self defence. This includes his video statement given to the RCMP where he was given opportunity to explain what happened but did not mention anything about being choked out and was given no choice but to use the knife. Swanson offered that Cameron could have called for help from other partygoers in the upstairs of the house, asked for McNeil’s assistance or even as a last resort pulled out the knife and told Robertson to back off.

Justice Mark McEwan told the court on Thursday that he would be reading the charges to the jury Friday at 10 a.m. when they would begin deliberations.

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Man guilty of knife attack Kristi Patton

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Despite contradictory testimony from witnesses, a Penticton man has been found guilty of assault with a weapon and possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

Kevin Kenneth Woods was arrested on July 13, 2011 after an altercation with Kenny Robertson, both of whom lived in apartments at 130 Skaha Place at the time.

The incident left Robertson with a knife wound and bruises from being hit with a foot-long piece of rebar.

Judge Meg Shaw said in her decision on Wednesday that the complainant and witnesses gave conflicting evidence in their testimony.

Christine McDonald, another resident in the building, said she saw Woods go “mental” and attack Robertson. She claimed she heard Robertson asking Woods for a cigarette in the hallway and an argument ensue. McDonald told the court she looked out the peephole of her suite and saw Woods lunge at Robertson with a knife and stab him.

Robertson testified he was drinking that day but was not “blasted” and did not know what sparked the assault. He said there was a scuffle and he fell on the knife while fighting on the ground with Woods and that was how he got stabbed. He said Woods then hit him several times in the body

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Kevin Woods was found guilty of a number of charges in connection with the attack this week in penticton court.

with the rebar.

RCMP seized the rebar, which Woods left at a neighbouring apartment suite, and two knives found in Woods apartment but had negative results in producing DNA or print evidence on either of the items.

Woods testified he had a piece of rebar by the door because of recent disturbances in the apartment hallways. He said he was angry that someone was making noise by banging on doors and poked his head out of his apartment door with the rebar in his hand when Robertson came after him with a knife.

Judge Shaw said she was left with “reasonable doubt” that

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She also questioned why Woods would decide to go after Robertson with the rebar when he could have easily stepped inside his apartment to call police.

“He chose instead to confront Robertson and strike him with rebar. Those actions are not consistent with being threatened with a knife,” said Shaw.

A pre-sentence report has been requested by Woods before sentencing is to take place. He is next scheduled to return to court on April 24 to see if the report is complete and fix a date for sentencing.

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Over two years will have passed since 16-year-old Andrew McAdam was stabbed to death at a bush party up Carmi Road by the time the 10-day trial gets underway on Aug. 12 in Penticton.

RCMP were called to the party at 2 a.m. in a location where over 100 high school students had gathered for a yearend graduation party that was not authorized by the school district.

and now he talks a lot, it’s really made a huge difference,” said his mom. “I think for us, because his issues weren’t severe and not related to anything specific, just the therapists making us aware of how you are supposed to talk and answer him helped us a lot.”

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National park study short on substance

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feasibility study conducted by local First Nations has breathed new life into the controversial proposal for a national park in the South Okanagan-Similkameen.

The $400,000 study released this week by the Okanagan Nation Alliance proposes negotiations between local First Nations and the federal government and recommends ONA chiefs write to the premier and cabinet to outline the results of the feasibility assessment, calling for the province’s expected re-engagement in future discussions.

The study calls for negotiations with Parks Canada, expected to take two to five years, that will result in a framework that provides for “cooperative management and decision-making” on the park matters.

The study even goes on to suggest that the 284-square-kilometre area of the proposed park be expanded to include land around White Lake and McIntyre Bluffs.

What it doesn’t identify is what, if anything, has changed since the province backed out of discussions on the park. At that time, Environment Minister Terry Lake said the province didn’t want to impose something on the local area that doesn’t have a strong level of support.

The ONA study provides no new information on support for the park. In fact, there is nothing in the $400,000 study that would sway opinions on what proved to be an extremely divisive issue for the region.

The time for the Okanagan Nation Alliance to throw its support behind the park was before the process unravelled. The local First Nations PENTICTON WESTERN bands who conducted the study had initially came out against the park concept. Those bands were conspicuously silent when supporters of the park fought valiantly to keep Parks Canada from shelving the plan early last year.

Throwing their support behind the park proposal now is akin to closing the gate after the horses have left the barn.

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Grillosconi Wins, Europe loses

The winner of last week’s election in Italy was a mythical beast called “Grillosconi”. That is bad news for Italy, for the single European currency, the euro, and even for the future of the European Union. Not that “Grillosconi” will ever form a coherent government in Italy. The problem is that he — or rather, they — will prevent anybody else from doing that either.

The newer part of this hybrid beast is Beppe Grillo, a former stand-up comedian who is essentially an anti-politician.

His blog boils with bile against Italy’s entire political class, and his public appearances are angry, foul-mouthed, arm-waving rants against the whole system.

Raging against Italy’s privileged, corrupt and dysfunctional political class is a perfectly reasonable thing to do, but Grillo’s Five Star Movement, which in just a few years grew from nothing to take a quarter of the national vote in last Sunday’s election, has nothing useful to put in its place. Just “throw the bums out”, and the democratic power of the Internet will solve all of Italy’s problems.

“We want to destroy everything,” Grillo said in a recent interview with the BBC. “But not rebuild with the same old rubble.

Gwynne Dyer

Dyer Straits We have new ideas.” We have heard this sort of talk in Europe before, always from people who turned out to be totalitarians of some sort, whether Communist or fascist. It should not be necessary for Italy to go through all that again.

The older part of the beast is Silvio Berlusconi, the former cruise-ship crooner and billionaire media magnate (he’s the richest man in Italy) whose cynical populism has dominated Italian politics for the past 20 years.

For more than half of that time he has been the prime minister, and even when he’s out of power he dominates the political stage.

Berlusconi is 76 now, but he still manages to generate constant sex scandals. (His “bunga

bunga” parties are notorious, and he currently faces charges in connection with an under-age prostitute.) He has been fighting charges or appealing against convictions for corruption for the whole time he has been in politics, and keeps changing the criminal law to avoid doing jail time. Yet a large number of Italians go on voting for him.

Their devotion is even more inexplicable when you recall that Italy has been in steady economic decline for most of Berlusconi’s two decades as the country’s dominant political figure. The Italian economy is smaller than it was 25 years ago, over a third of the under-25s are unemployed, and the state auditor estimates that 60 billion euros is stolen from the national budget by corrupt politicians every year.

So 29 per cent of Italians voted for Silvio Berlusconi’s party in the election last weekend, and 25 per cent voted for Beppe Grillo’s. More than half of Italy’s voters preferred some part of the “Grillosconi” monster to more serious politicians who talked about fixing the economy, tackling the budget deficit, fighting organized crime, and reforming the country’s badly broken justice system.

The result is political paralysis: no party or group of parties is able to form a stable government, and there will probably be another election within a year.

(Only one Italian government in the past seven decades has served out its full five-year term.) But why should we believe that that will produce a better outcome?

Grillo confidently predicts that his Five Star Movement will win a majority next time round, and he may well be right.

Meanwhile, the Italian economy continues to decay, and the government goes on spending money it does not have. One number says it all: about 70,000 Italian public officials are given cars with chauffeurs. (In Britain, the number is 300.) The risk grows that Italy will need a financial bail-out so massive that it causes a collapse of the euro.

Why so many Italians put up with this kind of thing passes understanding. But so does the fact that so many of those who are infuriated by it turn to a clown like Grillo, who offers salvation in the form of a web-based direct democracy. The crisis will therefore continue indefinitely.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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Concerns surface over Twin Lakes water I attended a recent meeting called by Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen Area D Director Tom Siddon. Attendees included RDOS staff, Area G Director Angelique Wood, developer Suki Sekhon, president of CRS Group, and enough Twin Lakes residents to fill the room.

Siddon suggested we consider how the developer feels having purchased property on which zoning allowing development may be “taken away.”

The Twin Lakes issue is not about a developer’s feelings, but about the quantity and quality of ground water available in this ecosensitive area, and how many households, agricultural wells and surface water licences it will support.

Having lived in Japan and California, I experienced the devastating effects of water shortage personally, economically, to agriculture, ranching and wild areas. Twin Lakes is home to species at risk (spayed foot frog/toad, tiger salamander, western

Grateful to doctors

I was recently diagnosed with and underwent treatment for a rare form of cervical cancer. Being told that you have cancer is a scary and life-changing experience.

I have been blessed with several individuals who made all of the difference in my journey.

Firstly, my family doctor, Dr. Jack Kooy, who after receiving my initial biopsy results, wasted no time in getting me into a specialist. Dr. Jose Goncalves, my gynecologist, who performed my initial surgical procedure. He was extremely knowledgeable, caring and compassionate.

When the pathology showed that my first procedure did not successfully remove all of the cancer, I was quickly referred to the B.C. Cancer Agency, and the Department of Gynecological Oncology at Vancouver General Hospital. Dr. Goncalves’ detailed and accurate surgical notes proved critical in the B.C. cancer team’s ability to develop a strategy for treating my disease.

And finally, Dr. Shannon Salvador from Vancouver General Hospital, she successfully performed a highly complex surgery which resulted in the successful removal of my cancer.

I would like to sincerely thank these three very special doctors for the excellent standard of care that they provided me, and most importantly giving me a second chance at life.

I would also like to thank the intercessions of St. Jude and all those individuals who offered me and my family prayers and support during this difficult time.

Colleen Bonthoux Penticton

Volunteering contributes to health

Volunteering is beneficial for the community, for the individuals who are being helped, for your family, and for you, the volunteer. It can enhance opportunities for employability, self-esteem, personal coping skills and resources, all of which have health benefits. There are “helper’s highs” and “helper’s calm”, fostering longer and healthier lives.

As one volunteer recently said, “Volunteering produces such a positive attitude in my life because helping others is one of the best and

painted turtle) and migratory birds and wildlife. Five rare Lewis woodpeckers reside in our yard.

Previous hydrogeology reports concluded available water in the Twin Lakes area is already allocated or over-allocated to existing households and the area’s agricultural wells, irrigation, storage and diversion water licenses. CRS is spending $250,000 on a new hydrogeology report, a fraction of the profit CRS expects should the development proceed. Residents have repeatedly requested the terms of reference and assignment of the current study, without response. This information should be provided to existing area residents who may be affected by the development.

CRS applied for a development variance permit for a significant reduction in the RDOS required water flow/household, stating that Okanagan households use more water than do others in Canada. Twin Lakes is an arid climate outside of fire protection. We must keep plant material surrounding our homes

healthiest things I can do. The commitment I make to do these jobs keeps me moving” While many people volunteer their time, the need for more assistance in community service organizations has never been greater. It is a false notion to think the community is covered when it comes to volunteering. Community service non-profits have hundreds of volunteer opportunities open and waiting to be filled. More volunteers will be welcomed and appreciated.

Recent feedback to the volunteer centre, from just 20 non-profits, was that between them they felt they could use the help of 500 volunteers.

Visit The South Okanagan Similkameen Volunteer Centre display booth during the Healthy Living Fair on March 2 at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre to learn more about where you can help out in your community.

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Separation not that simple

How can you leave something if you are not part of it?

Quebec may be able to secede from Canada, but that does not get it any closer to becoming a sovereign country.

In 1982 Canada was allowed ‘self-government’ by virtue of an act of Parliament, ‘The Constitution Act of Canada’, which was adopted by a handful of politicians, not the people of Canada.

To become a sovereign country, Quebec will have to sever its colonial ties with Britain. By seceding from Canada it will only become a separate colony.

MP Dan Albas should be reminded that the Queen still is our head of state, the commander-in-chief of our Canadian armed forces, and that all provincial and federal legislation must have royal assent before becoming law.

Not to mention that we still have British common law that is accountable to absolutely nobody.

His comment: “As a Canadian, I am proud to be part of a strong and united country” is

green, which requires water, in case of fire.

Should the development be approved, will the RDOS, which will realize considerable property tax revenues; 1. Ensure provisions should ground water levels fall below acceptable levels and aquifer mining occurs? 2 .Pay for monitoring and regulation of ground water use? 3. Establish with CRS, a trust fund prior to permit approval to compensate current homeowners should the development drain available water?

According to a geologist in attendance, once the sand and gravel aquifer water is mined, sediment materials compact and the aquifer won’t refill. Water must then be hauled, requiring residents to build reservoirs, as no other water is available. Water is life — for Twin Lakes area residents and rare and threatened species which reside here.

Jennifer Strong Twin Lakes

also pure nonsense.

Successive provincial governments and the courts have been promoting racism and segregation for years. There is a huge division between Quebec and the rest of Canada.

The Aboriginals and Inuits continue to be segregated by politicians and our courts.

Not to mention wedges that have been driven between the many ethnic and cultural groups that defines our country. The ministry of religion will drive yet another wedge between the citizens.

We are not united, far from it, we are being torn apart. We will not become united till we terminate our colonial status, write our own Constitution, and become a sovereign country where everybody is equal under the law.

We have a long ways to go.

Andy Thomsen Summerland

Church in need of change

It’s hard to believe the Pope’s resigned. But why? You always blame the butler.

Who would have ever believed the clergy sex abuse would be so commonplace or the mysterious death of Pope John, the pope before John Paul II. Who knows if the butler was set up to release corruption in the church because the popes couldn’t. As a result the church authorities have lost the implicit trust they once took for granted.

The Christian church is made up of humans and subject to the subtle attacks of the devil and he has made his mark. It’s up to the free will of the person to discern the will of the holy spirit. Jesus said to proclaim the gospel to all nations. That is love, not a disciplined fear as was in some Catholic institutions and homilies.

Mother Mary brought Jesus into the world (the body and blood and also the blessed sacrament).

There is no reason why priests can’t be married or be women and hold part-time or full-time jobs if the situation arises. Spreading the gospel is what is important. It even may be time for a lady pope.

The holy spirit is obviously moving for a change in a fast-changing world. How can a unemployed young couple raise 15 kids in a

one-bedroom condominium which results when there is no contraception? It defies the common law. It’s OK for the male clergy to debate the rules as they don’t experience the maternity ward. How do you define the death of a marriage when the love between the two partners has died and they wish to remarry? Certainly a group of bachelor clergy are not experienced to make the decision. Should one be allowed to terminate ones earthly existence if age brings on an unbearable illness or Alzheimer’s that creates a heavy burden on the family?

These and other moral questions will weigh heavily on the new pope. Hopefully a lot of the glitzy trappings will slip away, as often what is seen at St. Peter’s Rome is an entertaining pageant dating back to the Middle Ages. The Pope’s understandable wise resignation adds to the church’s entry into the new springtime of evangelization in the modern world.

Some will say the Christian church will become more divided, but maybe the real term should be “diversified”.

Joe Schwarz Penticton

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Dana Schmidt started work this week as the corporate officer with the City of Penticton, replacing Karen Burley.

“Dana brings a wealth of experience and knowledge about the corporate and legislative realms of municipal government,” said Annette Antoniak, city manager. “We are incredibly pleased to have her join the city team and lead the corporate administration department.”

Though it was just her first day Monday, Schmidt said she was settling in well at Penticton City Hall.

“It seems to be a good place to work, I’ve met lots of nice people,” said Schmidt, who comes to Penticton after working for the District of Lake Country in the Central Okanagan since 2006.

Overall, Schmidt has 15 years of local government experience, including as deputy clerk and human resources director position at the District of Lake Country. She has guided several municipal organizations through records management system updates, implemented new financial software programs and overseen civic elections as the chief election officer several times.

“I bring a broad municipal back-

ground to the job here,” said Schmidt, listing various postings she has held in the municipal hierarchy, including chief administrative officer and deputy corporate officer.

Schmidt is continuing to add to her qualifications, having obtained her Local government statutory administration certificate in 2012, and is currently completing her bachelor of general studies in public sector management from Thompson Rivers University.

Her studies won’t have an effect on her work time, as Schmidt said she will soon be finished the final course for her degree.

“It’s just weeks away,” said Schmidt. “It’s a self-paced course, so I can work on it at my convenience.”

The corporate officer is responsible for statutory regulations as outlined in the Local Government Act and Community Charter, tasked with assisting council, committees, administration and municipal departments, in addition to overseeing corporate and legislative functions like correspondence, contracts, bylaws, records management and civic elections.

Burley’s last day with the city was Feb. 22. She will be taking a similar position with the City of Duncan on Vancouver Island, starting in March.

Penticton men charged with pair of drug store robberies Western News Staff

Two Penticton men have been charged with two counts of robbery in which a knife was used to obtain prescription medication.

The robberies occurred just weeks apart in the communities of Princeton and Golden.

Lucas Holman, 28, and Travis Hutzul, 32, made a court appearance in Invermere on Wednesday.

Holman was remanded into custody until March 12 and Hutzul pled guilty to the two counts of robbery, receiving a sentence of

one year in custody per count.

The first incident occurred in Princeton at 12:21 p.m. at the Shoppers Drug Mart pharmaceutical counter. RCMP said two men brandished pocket knives during the robbery and fled through the rear door with a large amount of prescription medication.

On Feb. 16 around 2:28 p.m. Golden RCMP received an identical report that two males entered the Peoples Drug Mart and went directly to the pharmaceutical counter. RCMP said once behind the counter, one of

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A large quantity of drugs were obtained and two men fled the store on foot.

Holman and Hutzul were arrested without incident on Feb. 22 in a mobile home just outside of Golden. RCMP said evidence related to the robberies was also located during the arrests.

Investigation into both robberies were completed by the Penticton South Okanagan Similkameen RCMP General Investigation Section, the Princeton and Golden RCMP with investigative support by local forensic ident units.

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Amberlee erdmAnn’s face will be seen in a lot more Bootlegger stores across the country after winning the Be The Face of Bootlegger contest. The Penticton woman will be flown to Vancouver in June for a photoshoot with the clothing retailer.

Style isn’t just about wearing the latest trend; to Penticton’s Amberlee Erdmann it is also about being confident.

With a positive attitude, and a lot of support from the community, Erdmann won the Be The Face of Bootlegger competition.

“You will be seeing my face everywhere,” said Erdmann gazing around the Penticton Bootlegger store in awe.

Canadian fashion retailer Bootlegger put out a model search call in January that Erdmann came across on her Facebook page. Having already dabbled in modelling, she thought it was interesting and decided to submit a photo for the first step in the contest.

“At the time, I was doing a hair photo shoot with Loyal Hair Therapy in Kelowna and my hair wasn’t allowed to be shown. So we had a real obstacle of trying to figure out what I could wear that would cover up my hair but wouldn’t look odd,” said Erdmann. “Thankfully I came into the store and found a coat that I could wear the hood up in and you can’t see my hair.”

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the Top 10 she needed people to go online and vote.

“I nagged all my family and friends and I felt so bad for annoying everyone but in the end it is worth it because I had over 2,000 votes. I really want to apologize to them and thank them for not blocking me off Facebook,” she said with a laugh. “I figured this was going to be a popularity contest and was kind of down about it. As the contest started I was getting friends asking their friends to vote. I actually would go into a store and people would say ‘I recognize you from somewhere.’ After talking to them I would find out they had voted for me. It is such an amazing feeling to know that the whole community voted and supported me.”

From there, she was chosen as the face of Bootlegger from a panel of judges. For winning the contest Erdmann will be flown to Vancouver at the beginning of June for a photoshoot. Her accommodations will be paid for and she will get to go shop-

ping for five full Bootlegger outfits that she will model in for their next campaign period.

Erdmann has modelled for local fashion shows, businesses, private artists and has been seen on a bridal magazine and at Western Canada Fashion Week. She fell into the industry by fluke. At 16 she took part in a fashion show in a church basement trying to raise money to build houses for an orphanage in Mexico. Someone recommended she seek out an agency and she was picked up for a couple of years and did some modelling in Edmonton. From there she was asked to compete in Miss Alberta 2008. Although she denied the request, her application got sent in by mistake and she ended up winning a trip to Toronto to vie for the title of Miss Global Canada where she came fourth runner-up.

“All of these things have given me confidence in who I am as a person and what I do,” said Erdmann who holds a Bachelor of Social Work and is the resource development co-

ordinator with the South Okanagan Victim Assistance Society.

Day-to-day you won’t find Erdmann wearing makeup, doing anything special with her hair and probably wearing sneakers. She said she isn’t the stereotypical model.

“I feel beautiful wearing my pyjamas and sweats around and I think young girls also need to embrace that and know that they are beautiful and don’t have to wear makeup and all of that to look amazing. Know that people in magazines do have flaws and they just get cleaned up in Photoshop,” said Erdmann.

One of the questions Erdmann had to answer on her Bootlegger application was: What is your personal style and what does it mean to you?

“I started off saying I really enjoy being comfortable, stylish and confident in my clothing. The more I reflected on it, the more I came to a realization.

I have had some chronic health problems and what I found is fashion really helped me get through things like university.

For exams or presentations or anything really stressful I would dress up really nice and it picked me up and made me feel better when I was down.

Dressing up really does pick a person up and makes me feel confident,” she said.

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Victoria alt-rockers occupying Voodoos Western News Staff

Victoria alt-rockers Michael Wood Band are feeling the warm embrace of fans across the country.

“It’s really great to see people responding so positively to our music,” said frontman Michael Wood. “People hear the songs and see our video for the single End Of The World and are really excited to have us out to play. It’s been really encouraging.”

The Michael Wood Band has an alt-rock sound described as the Killers meets Kings of Leon with an infectious groove, said the front-

man.

This past year has been a busy one for the band who have taken their enthusiastic live show on the road that includes smoking guitar leads and melodic rhythms in a four-piece band package.

Wood, lead vocal and guitarist, has been living and making music in Victoria for the past five years. He said the members of the band (Jon Burgandy plays bass and carries vocals, Josh Weed is on guitar and vocals and Alex Campbell plays the drums and also is on vocals) met through word-of-mouth con-

nections in local music circles.

Their first album Occupy This was released in May and they laid out an extensive touring schedule playing everything from small charity shows and large festivals to a date at the Calgary Stampede.

The album was written while the band members were still in high school and their songs reflect diverse topics from the Arab Spring (Should We Be Afraid) to commercialism (End Of The World) to finding your own path (I Think I’ll Just Go To Bed). Their End Of The World video went vi-

ral internationally with more than 38,000 hits in its first month on the Internet.

The band is also receiving national radio play with their song I Think I’ll Just Go To Bed, which won them

the new artist of the month on an Ontario radio station. Recently they were selected as semifinalists in the International Songwriting Competition from 20,000 entries, representing 119 countries

for their song Take Me Away.

“We’re having a lot of fun,” laughed Wood, who is looking forward to bringing his band and his music to Penticton.

“I think it’s got to the point where I think I’m

not bugging my family with my guitar.”

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evening’s program and the concert opens with the Serenade in C Minor for Wind Octet which, like spring itself, begins with a restless first movement but moves fully into sunlight by the closing notes.

The OSO showcases one its own family members, Roger Cole, on oboe performing Richard Strauss’ Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra.

Strauss composed several works in the spirit of Mozart and this concerto, unfolding in one continuous movement, exemplifies the characteristics of warmth, charm and beauty while requiring considerable agility and virtuosity from the soloist.

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by French composer Arthur Honegger, Pastoral d’Ete, a gentle scoring for solo wind instruments which suggests the beauty of a pastoral setting on a beautifully warm evening. The orchestra circles back to Mozart with a performance of the Linz, Symphony No. 36 in C for a highly energetic finale.

For additional insight into the musical selections, music director Rosemary Thomson offers a pre-concert talk one hour prior to each performance. Tickets are available from the Penticton & Wine Country Information Centre, 553 Railway St. The performance starts at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Cleland.

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t.g.i.f. concerts March 1 — Victoria alt-rockers the Michael Wood Band brings its infectious groove to Voodoo’s.

March 1 and 2 — World’s leading boogie woogie/rock and roll piano player Ben Waters is at the Dream Café. Tickets are $30.

March 2 — Okanagan Symphony Orchestra presents Spring Breezes. Show is at the Cleland Community Theatre at 7:30 p.m.

March 2 — Backdraft Blonde Ale release party featuring live music from Great White North, Intents, Jack Rabbit and the Field Mice and TC Creek. Event is at 8 p.m. at the Elite. No cover.

March 7 — South Okanagan Concert Society presents Woody Holler and his orchestra. Expect finger-snapping, shuffling swing beats, honeyslowed love croons and show stopping extreme yodeling. Show is at 7:30 p.m. at the Oliver Alliance Church. Tickets are available at Beyond Bliss in Oliver or at the door.

March 8 — Pen High Music Department presents the Off Ramp Jazz Sextet. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Show is at 7:30 p.m. at the Cleland Community Theatre.

March 8 and 9 — Rita Chiarelli, Canada’s most highly acclaimed female roots and blues artist is performing at the Dream Café. Tickets are $36.

March 9 — Heart is performing at the South Okanagan Events Centre on their Fanatic Tour with opening act Simon Townshend.

March 9 — Canada’s own world-acclaimed Christian Youth Orchestra is performing at the Bethel Tabernacle in Penticton at 4:30 p.m. Free admission.

March 12 — Natalie Choquette a unique multilingual classical entertainer who presents opera with an irresistible humorous twist is performing at the Cleland Community Theatre. Tickets are $25 and show is at 7:30 p.m.

March 15 — Belle Plaine brings her Western Canadian tour to Penticton at 8:30 p.m. at Elite Cafe.

Suggested donation of $10.

March 24 — Penticton Tune Agers choir and orchestra present Look to the Rainbow concert at 2:30 p.m. at the Cleland Theatre in Penticton.

Tickets are $15 and available at the Penticton & Wine Country Visitors Centre.

April 5 — Relive the music of Elvis Presley with Elvis — The Moments featuring Pete Paquette, a two-time Collingwood Grand Champion, Toronto Elvis Festival Grand Champion, Top 10 in Memphis and voted Las Vegas Elvis Festival best performer. He will be supported by Rudy and the Angels band. Show is 7:30 p.m. at the Cleland Community Theatre. Tickets are $35 and available at the Penticton Community Centre or by calling 250-492-2426.

April 20 — Motley Crue with special guest Big Wreck at the South Okanagan Events Centre.

entertainment Until March 2 — Many Hats Theatre is performing The Gin Game at the Cannery Stage. Showtimes are Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $22 for adults and $19 for students and seniors available at visitors centre or reserve by phone 250-276-2170.

March 3 — Children’s Showcase presents Flyin’ Bob, circus artist extraordinaire at the Cleland Theatre. Show is at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12.

March 9 — Join wineries from the Naramata Bench at Apex Mountain Resort for the first Vertical and Vintages Wine Festival. Chef Rob Walker will be at the Gunbarrel Saloon for a mountain high wine tasting in the relaxed and retro après ski atmosphere. Music by Uncorked. Tickets are $35 (plus taxes) and the event is from 7 to 9 p.m.

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Healthy Living Fair boasts a wealth of information Western News Staff

Health assessments and well-known keynote speakers will be among the attractions on Saturday at the Healthy Living Fair in Penticton.

Keynote addresses from local Olympian Kristi Richards and triathlon announcer Steve King are among the scheduled

highlights of the fair, which will also feature activity demonstrations, exhibitors with health-related goods and services, and a special kid-focused section.

“We’re hoping to see a good turnout of parents with their kids because we see them as a unit. Parents are role models for their kids,” said Dr. Gerry

Karr, president of the Okanagan Similkameen Healthy Living Society, which is hosting the fair.

He’s also excited about healthy-living assessments that will be offered on site. Participants will visit a series of booths for checks of blood pressure and lung function, among other things, then make a plan

to improve their health.

“It’s open to anybody who wants to learn about their health and have an opportunity to set realistic goals for healthy living and get some coaching in the process,” Karr said, adding some local doctors have also agreed to coach people on a confidential, one-on-one basis as they try to try to reach their

goals.

Pre-registration for the assessments was recommended, but Karr expects there will still be a few spaces available on Saturday morning.

Forty-five exhibitors run the gamut from an inhome wig service and fit-

ness studios to a volunteer co-ordination group and retailers. Activity demonstrations will range from tai chi to self-defence, and guest speakers and films will also be used to pass along information on healthy eating.

Admission is free to the Healthy Living Fair, which goes Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. More information is available online at www.healthylivingfair.com.

Three swept up in separate drug busts Western News Staff

Three methamphetamine busts over a span of six days kept Penticton RCMP Drug Task Force officers busy.

Michael William Harfman, 45, was arrested on Feb. 14 after being located driving a vehicle on Eckhardt Avenue. Harfman was arrested for possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking and was held for court

where he was subsequently denied bail.

On Feb. 20, Brannick Joseph Rioux, 19, was arrested on Main Street and charged with possession for the purpose of tricking, trafficking a controlled substance and possession of a concealed weapon.

RCMP said Rioux had methamphetamine, marijuana and two concealed weapons — a knife and a machete — in his possession.

Rioux was held for court and was subsequently denied bail.

Less than an hour later, at 6:28 p.m., drug task force officers arrested Sarah Noreen Scott, 29 on Main Street. Scott was arrested with methamphetamine, cash, a cellphone and a prohibited weapon. She was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, trafficking a controlled substance and possession of a prohibited weapon and was also denied bail.

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Sports Editor: Emanuel Sequeira • Phone: 492-3636 ext. 224 E-mail: sports@pentictonwesternnews.com

Strong play carries teams to provincials Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

With B.C. Hockey provincials two weeks away, Penticton teams are still trying to punch their ticket to the championship.

The Peaches Lingerie midget female team have a do-or-die game against Kelowna on Friday in the Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association playoffs. Penticton lost the opening game 4-1 on Feb. 24. Scoring the lone goal was Cassie Kolisnyk assisted by Sydney Garnett. Peaches Lingerie team manager Tammy Lagrange said the group suffered a few defensive breakdowns.

“Overall a very good effort against a team we have yet to beat,” said Lagrange.

Game 2 of the final is at 6:45 p.m. in Kelowna’s Rutland Arena.

The Smile Enhancement Studio bantam rep Vees and Westside 1 have taken turns beating each other up. Game 1 went to the Vees, who cruised to a 6-0 victory at Royal LePage Place.

Westside returned the favour in Penticton’s Memorial Arena winning 7-2. Game 3 goes Satur-

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PENTICTON NETMINDER Hunter Prall watches as this scoring attempt by Kelowna forward Jolandra Kondrak goes wide during midget female rec hockey playoff action at the Memorial Arena Sunday. The visitors downed the Peaches Lingerie 4-1.

day back at Royal LePage Place.

Penticton Game Action peewee rec Vees lost Game 1 against Westside 1 3-1, then bounced back to take Game 2 6-2. Game 3 was scheduled for Thursday in

Jim Lind Arena.

The Sherwood Trophy peewee Vees won the OMAHA tier 2 championship and will head to Salmon Arm for provincials starting March 17. After finishing fourth in the regular

season, the Vees got to this stage as they swept Westside 1-0 and 9-5.

Prior to that series, they swept Kelowna. Jacob Acheson opened the scoring for the Vees, with assists to Jayden Carey and Thor Mohart. Ache-

son added two more for the hat trick. Cairo Rogers and Austin O’Neill scored twice, while Ben Olsen and Matthew Byrnes scored the other goals. Other assists went to Ethan McLaughlin with two, Olsen, Bren-

dan Craig, Matts Bratton, Darius Venables-Alex, Nash Moog and Travis Fehr.

The tier 2 Ironman Canada Vees are going to provincials in Kelowna after defeating Kelowna 3-2 and 9-0.

“I think the boys played extremely well,” said Goodman.

Goodman described the first game as a battle that motivated them to finish the series. The players continue to amaze their coach. Based on their play to this point, Goodman is confident in their chances at becoming provincial champions. The strengths of the Vees starts in goal with veteran Lawrence Langan, who is backed up by Brandon Locket, who went 16-0 during the season. Goodman said his team has the best goaltending in the league and the province.

Overall work ethic by the group is another strength as they show the proper focus and determination.

While Goodman said they have some high-end players, they also have grinders who play key roles and the defence is solid.

“This team has lots of heart and a lot of passion for hockey,” said Goodman.

Penticton’s Barley Mill midget Vees had their season end against Westside 1. They lost by identical scores of 4-2.

Figure skaters taking skills to another level with confidence Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Six skaters from the Glengarry Figure Skating Club earned strong results during the 2013 Okanagan Regional Championships at Royal Lepage Place in West Kelowna Feb 15 to 17.

Isabelle Tuckwood earned gold in Star Freeskate assessments, gold in Junior Silver solo dance and ninth in Interpretive, while Nadia Snyman received gold in Star freeskate assessments, silver in Interpretive, Jordana McEachern received gold in Star freeskate assessments, bronze in Interpretive and fifth in creative, Keara Anutooshkin earned silver in Star freeskate assessment, sixth in interpretive and bronze in senior bronze solo dance. Kim Wright was fourth in the Interpretive skate and Angelina Veltri was fifth.

Coach Janelle Morcombe said their performances were great.

“At this stage of it now, kind of coming to the end, their performance value has really grown and they look a lot more comfortable on the ice,” said Morcombe, who has been filling in for coach Trevor Buttenham, who will resume his position in two weeks after his skating tour. “They were able to do their best job out there.”

Morcombe said the efforts by Tuckwood, Snyman and McEachern prove they are ready to move up a level.

“This is really exciting for her,” said Morcombe of Tuckwood.

“She has become a really strong skater. She is very confident.”

The Glengarry Figure Skating Club also had its test day on Feb. 23. Twenty-five skaters completed 32 dance tests, four skills, 12 free skate and one Interpretive test. Participants were from Sun Bowl SC (Osoyoos), Boundary SC (Midway), Grand Forks SC, Summerland SC, South Ok SC (Oliver)

and Princeton SC. From Penticton, Alexandra Fehr passed the Canasta and Dutch Waltz, McEachern, the European, Junior Bronze Freeskate (part 1 and 2) and Introductory Interpretive. Amy Slater passed the Dutch Waltz, while Snymandid the Ten Fox, Junior Bronze Freeskate (part 1 and 2) and Tuckwood the Keats Foxtrot.

Morcombe said the season went well in a year of transition.

With Morcombe only able to come out twice a week, she said it was a challenge, but she saw lots of progression.

“They have a lot of built-in determination,” she said. “Able to work well on their own they were really able to grow.”

The final competition for the group will be in Kelowna, March 8 to 10, for the 2013 Super Series STARSkate final. The club also has its ice show on March 14.

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SHOE DRIVEN — Pen High Lakers guard Sunny Jhaj makes his move to get past South Okanagan Secondary School Hornet Jivan Gill during the Old Shoe game held at Pen High.

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Adventure begins at wresting championship Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Expectations for Penticton Secondary School athletes at the 2013 B.C. High School provincial wrestling championship vary depending on who coach Tony Ramsay talks about.

Alyssa Kroeker, Drew Boileau, Aaron Ryan and Nico Carboni earned the right to head to Duncan Feb. 28 to March 2, where the championship is being held.

Kroeker (Grade 10) was the top female in the 47-kilogram division during the Okanagan zone championship in Salmon Arm Feb. 16, while Boileau (Grade 9) was second in the boys’ 63-kg division. Ryan (Grade 11) was first in the 70-kg division and Carboni (Grade 12) topped the 74-kg division.

Ramsay said all four wrestled well, which usually happens within the zone. The challenge is competing with Lower Mainland athletes at provincials. The only person expected to go deep is Kroeker, who trains with the Okanagan Similkameen Wrestling Club at Princess Margaret, as she placed second at the national

championship last April.

“She is a strong favourite to place at least in the top six,” said Ramsay.

“She should have a good competition.”

Carboni isn’t new to provincials as he competed in it last year and placed 12th when Penticton hosted.

After experiencing some nervous jitters then, he hopes it’s not a problem now.

“I know my competition. I can definitely take that into account,” said Carboni. “Hopefully this tournament will be consistent matches and I will wrestle my best.”

Motivation comes from the fact it will be the final time Carboni takes to the mat for Pen High.

“I have nothing to lose so I have to give it my all,” said Carboni.

Ramsay said Carboni is in a difficult weight class so he will face strong competition.

“He will have his hands full,” said Ramsay with a smirk.

The same goes for Ryan, who has wrestled since Grade 9 but was unable to compete in provincial last year due to an injury.

“He’s really keen and looking forward to it,” said Ramsay. “I’m hop-

ing he places in the top 12.”

Entering his first provincial championship, Ryan said he feels nervous.

“As long as I try my best, and go as hard as I can, it will work out to my advantage,” said Ryan, who used wrestling as an avenue to stay out of trouble leaving middle school.

“This kind of sounds weird, but I like the feeling when you get to hurt them and you know they get to hurt you too,” explained Ryan on why he likes the sport. “I like both of the feelings. It’s a give and take battle. You just can’t give up.”

Learning experience is the only thing Ryan is looking to gain.

Boileau is nervous and excited as he intends to have fun against the best. He expects his competitors to be strong and plans to learn from them. Ramsay wants to see him win a match or two.

“It’s fun to wrestle,” said Boileau.

“It’s been crazy. The first tournament I went to I lost everything. I thought I was going to quit.”

Changing his mind led to him eventually winning a gold medal and two silvers in later competitions.

“It’s amazing,” he said of the success. “I thought I wasn’t good at all.”

Penticton Jiu-Jitsu club brings home five medals Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Five medals, including two gold, were won by Penticton’s Goes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club during the first annual Okanagan Winter Classic tournament in Vernon Feb. 23.

In the kids’ division, white belts Mason Poon, 16, and Kelson Hartlan, 13, took gold, while Summerland’s Keagan Ingram, 10, earned a bronze. In the adult and masters divisions, Osoyoos’s Tyler de Costa and Penticton’s Brian Booth won silver medals.

Instructor Erik Lund said he was impressed with the performances of Poon, Hartlan and Ingram. Prior to the Okanagan Winter Classic tournament, they had only been training between six and nine months.

“They are just starting off,” said Lund. “They went and competed against kids that were both older than them, bigger that have been training up to three or four years, who are at the orange and green belt level. They had an outstanding day.”

Lund said there was no expectations entering because as he put it, “there is really limits to what you can do no matter how hard the athlete trains, no matter how good the

program and the training partners are.”

With de Costa and Booth, Lund said it was excellent to see them achieving that level of success, especially de Costa.

“He has been training for a little over two years now,” said Lund. “He is an extremely dedicated student. This is his third tournament and to see him — he’s never taken a medal before — take second … was really great.”

The main thing Lund wanted his students to gain from this was enjoying it. For the kids, it was seeing them engage in something competitive, yet it’s still safe.

“They are able to experience a combat sport without having to go out like if they were in boxing or kick boxing and get punched in the face,” he said. “The confidence and the enjoyment that they take from it are the big things for me.”

The event was sanctioned by the Canadian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, which is the Canadian arm of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. The Okanagan Winter Classic was the first officially sanctioned CBJJF tournament in Canada to feature a kids division and marks a major milestone for the sport.

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In Summerland, the step study meeting is at 7:30 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. Friends Friday night at 6:30 p.m. at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. at Oasis United Church. royal CanaDian legion branch 40 has daily lunches from Monday to Thursday, with fish and chips on Friday at 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Dinner

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The closed men’s group meets at 11 a.m. at the Eagles hall at 1197 Main St., side door, upstairs.

Alcoholics Anonymous Big book, 12x12 thumper group meets at 11 a.m. at United Church 696 Main St. sunDay evening DanCes are at 7 p.m. at the Penticton Seniors Drop-In Centre with entertainment

by DJ Emil. Cost is $3. anavets has horse races and meat draws at 2 p.m. fraternal orDer of the Eagles has a meat draw at 4 p.m. elks Club on Ellis Street has dog races, M&M meat draw, door prizes, Last Man Standing and pool/ darts at 2:30 p.m. royal CanaDian legion branch 40 has branch breakfast at 8 a.m. pentiCton anD DistriCt Stamp Club meeting will be held at the Penticton United Church (Blue Church on Main St.) from 2 to 4 p.m. This will be an auction meeting where members can put up for sale their surplus stamps and donated stamps, will be auctioned off, proceeds will go towards the Cancer Society and the Moog House. The public is invited to attend – new members always welcome.

Monday March 4

alCoholiCs anonymous nux group meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage Centre at Green Mountain Road and Penticton I.R. Road.

Summerland 12 and 12 group at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. in the United Church basement. pentiCton seniors DropIn Centre has improver line dance at 9 a.m., Scrabble at 10 a.m, carpet bowling at 10:45 a.m., easy to intermediate line dance at 1 p.m., duplicate bridge at 1 p.m. and American Congress at 7 p.m. the bereavement resourCe Centre at 626

Martin St., is hosting a pet loss support group every other Monday at noon.

For more information or to indicate attendance, please call 250-490-1107. elks Club on Ellis Street has pub league darts at 7:30 p.m. royal CanaDian legion branch 40 has bridge at 1 p.m., L/A meeting at 2 p.m., wing night at 4 p.m. and darts at 7 p.m. anavets has pool and dart leagues 7 p.m.

tueSday March 5

al-anon for friends and family of alcoholics meets at 10:30 a.m. at 2800 South Main St. and 6:45 p.m. at 157 Wade Ave. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Call 250-490-9272 for information. pentiCton brown bag lectures at the museum has Doug Grant talking about Okanagan helicopters from noon to 1 p.m.

Admission is by donation. p entiCton w hole fooDs Market has a free seminar on brain health from 7 to 8:30 p.m. p entiCton s eniors Drop-In Centre has ultra beginner line dance at 9 a.m., novice bridge at 9:15 p.m., sing-a-long at 10:30 a.m., partner bridge at 12:45 p.m. and knitting and chrocheting at 1 p.m.

890 wing of South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together for a gab and coffee every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at 126 Dakota Ave. okanagan CaleDonian pipe band practises from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Legion hall on Martin Street. All are welcome. p entiCton C onCert banD rehearses at 7 p.m.

Intermediate to advanced musicians, as well as rusty encouraged to join.

It is an opportunity to renew playing of an instrument in a concert band and an opportunity to join a vital musical group for personal enjoyment. The band is available for performances. Phone 250-8092087 for info.

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Lost & Found

OVERTON Glen William Formerly of Okanagan Falls, BC, passed away February 20th, 2013 in his 60th year at Lloydminster, Alberta. Predeceased by both his parents Russel and June, survived by his children, Greg (Hayden) of Calgary, Kevin of Cawston, daughter Amanda Overton and Darren Willetts, (Shayla, Emily, and Ryder) of Lloydminster. Glen is also survived by one sister Pam (Dale) and brother Mark (Nancy) and three nephews.

We know in our hearts he is in a better place where the sun shines everyday, the fish always bend his fishing pole, and the white-tail always cross his path. Last conversations will always be treasured.

Family gathering at a later date to celebrate his life.

He’s just over there...smokin’ his pipe... walking through the sunflowers.

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Obituaries

Obituaries

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LERNER Ryan Scott Born Nov. 6, 1976 in Penticton, B.C. passed away while surrounded by family, on February 23rd, 2013 in Kelowna General Hospital. Ryan is survived by his wife Stephanie, son Owen, father Bernie Lerner, mother Katie (Ted) Shumaker, sister Andrea (Mauricio) Cepeda, father-in-law Claude (Diane) Roger, mother-in-law Donna Everest, step-sisters Kelly, Jessica, Nikki, nieces Mercedes, Florencia, Mariangel, Lulu, Liliana and nephew Franco. Ryan’s kindness, loving nature and gentle soul will live on through all of us. His creative passion for music will always be remembered. A celebration of life will be held on Sat. March 2nd at Penticton Alliance Church Hall at 2 pm. 197 Brandon Ave. Penticton BC. Donations toward an education fund for Ryan’s six year old son, Owen, can be made at Valley First Credit Union.

POWELL

Thomas Arthur November 27, 1952 to February 18, 2013

Thomas Powell, at the age of 60 passed away peacefully at the Agape Hospice in Calgary, Alberta on Monday, February 18, 2013. Tom was an easy going man who enjoyed many things, but most of all, he loved being Santa Clause at Christmas for over two decades. He took pleasure in donning the red suit; big boots and dying the beard white to fit the part. He loved the smiles on the faces of the young and old as they sat on his knees wide eyed with their most precious wants for Christmas. Tom is survived by his daughter, Crystal Holub, her husband George Holub, Grandson’s Arthur Jiri Holub and Jeffery James Holub; his brother William Powell and his wife, Fran; his Sister Margaret Ann Powell; niece Ingrid Belisle; and nephews Matt Powell and Jeff Powell. If you never had the opportunity to hear his booming voice or his jolly laughter, you had truly missed out on something special. He will be missed immensely.

A Memorial Service will be held on March 9, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Parkview Funeral Chapel 1258 Main Street Penticton, BC.

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Macdonald (Mac) Lloyd George (B.A., M.D., C.M., C.S.P.Q, F.R.C.S., F.A.G.S, L.M.C.C) April 1, 1921- February 26, 2013 Dr. Mac Barry passed away quietly on Tuesday, February 26, leaving behind many who will grieve his loss. He is survived by his daughter Barbara, son-in-law Ray (Castelli), and a much adored grandson Barry (Castelli). He was predeceased by his wife Joan in 2008. Mac was born near Watrous, Saskatchewan to Matthew and Emma Barry. He was the oldest of six children (brother Harold and sisters Gwen, Iris, Laura, and Helen). He graduated from Bedford Road Collegiate with honours in 1938, earned a Teaching Certificate the next year, and taught school for two years in Humbolt and Big River, Saskatchewan. He joined the Canadian Army in 1941, and served overseas during WWII in Artillery, Survey and Infantry. He was commissioned in Brockville, Ontario, standing first in his class. He was promoted to Captain while overseas. He later served with No. 1 R.C.A.M.C. (Medical Corps Reserves) in Montreal, and held the rank of Major. Following the War, he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Saskatchewan, then completed his Medical and Master of Surgery Degrees at McGill Medical School. Dr. Barry was a life member of the BC Medical, BC Surgical, and Canadian Medical Societies, the Royal College of Surgeons, and the American Geriatric Society. He married Joan Ursula Parry in August 1952, and moved to reside in Penticton, British Columbia in 1960 with his wife and young daughter Barbara. He was active in his medical profession and in other areas of community service, serving as President of Parent Teacher Associations and Penticton’s Okanagan Summer School of the Arts. However, the greatest service to his community was achieved through Mac’s involvement with the Masonic Order, in which he attained the rank of 33rd Degree Mason. He joined Orion Lodge No. 51 in 1961, was elected an Honourary Member for Life on September 5, 1999, and recently received his 50 year certificate. He served as President of the Penticton Shrine Club, was elected to the Divan of Gizeh Temple, and subsequently was elected to be Potentate for Gizeh Temple in British Columbia in 1986, where he oversaw a provincial organization of 75 Clubs and Units, which together helped raise more than $700,000 for children’s hospital and charities that year. Dr. Barry was appointed by the Federal Cabinet to serve as the Medical Member of the Canada Pension Plan Review Tribunal in 1991. Mac Barry was a dedicated husband, loving father, proud grandfather, a great friend, and a patriotic citizen who was unfailingly kind and polite in his dealings with friends, family, brethren, and other members of his community. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at the Parkview Funeral Home (1258 Main Street) in Penticton BC on Wednesday, March 6th at 11am, with a Reception to follow. Condolences may be sent to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com.

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EXPERIENCED CDA required for Dr. Dale Henry, starting April. Prostho module an asset. Office Hours TuesdayWednesday-Thursday 7:30am - 6pm. Resumes to: 201-330632nd Ave, Vernon, V1T 2M6 Fax 250-545-6872 or email: docsmiley@shawcable.com ORCHARD WORKERS Pruning, harvesting $10.25/hr or piece rate 10/hrs per day, June 20 to Oct. 31. Gutknecht Orchards Ltd., Vernon Fax: 250-542-6647 email: begutknecht@shaw.ca Resident Manager for 20 unit Silver Star Motel,Vernon Fax 250-545-3859 email silverstar motel@shaw.ca Twin Lakes Golf Course is hiring for Pro Shop, kitchen staff, servers & grounds crew, looking for flexible, energetic team players, send current resume Attn: Dave Roberts, email: twinlakesgolfcourse@telus.net Wanted: a person with supervisory experience to work with us in our fruit packing facility with major emphasis on cherry packing. Preferred skills; supervisory experience, fruit packing knowledge, computer & office skills. This is a seasonal position (4-6mo./year).

Wages are negotiable depending on experience. Contact us at 250-485-8205 or fax 250498-4358 or email: mannproduce@hotmail.com or mail to: Box 1954, Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0, a resume is required

Home Care/Support CERTIFIED CARE AIDES to provide professional, compassionate care, in home care setting. Assist with personal care, meals, light homemaking.

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Trades, Technical AMS Solutions Inc. is seeking Junior, Intermediate and Senior Controls Engineers for our Enderby, BC office. AMS primarily serves the wood product industry which provides the opportunity for successful applicants to apply their skills and deploy leading - edge technologies on many different machines & processes. Typical projects involve PLC/HMI programming, Motion control, Network design, and Control Panel / Console layouts. www.amss.ca/Employment

FITTER/FABRICATOR

Maple Ridge shop req. full time Fitter/Fabricator with specific pressure vessel/heat exchanger experience. Can interpret shop dwgs is well versed in layout, fitting and tacking of pressure vessel tube and shell heat exchangers & tanks w/minimum supervision.

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Counselling Counselling available for police and military personnel and those with chronic illness or disabilities.

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Furniture

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Living room straight back wing chair, 6 months old, give me an offer, (250)493-3469

Plumbing PLUMB-SPEC, 250-462-3179 All plumbing services; New construction, Renovations, Maintenance and Blockages, Certified, Insured & Bonded, RELIABLE & AFFORDABLE.

Rubbish Removal PENTICTON Junk Removal!

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

Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs PENGUIN MFG. HOT TUB COVERS. 250-493-5706

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay Alfalfa hay for sale, under cover, no rain, $6 per bale, (250)494-1997 Ginseng tarps 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122; for shade or windbreak. Inexpensive and attractive solution for hay shed, livestock shelter etc. $150 each. 250-558-8322.

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Hay for sale, 5ft tall round bales, $130/ton, 20 ton avail., location: South Okanagan, call (250)499-2208 Hay for sale, alfalfa/grass mix, excellent horse hay, $7/bale, delivery possible, South Ok./Similk., 250-499-2208 Hay for sale, barn stored, 1st crop, $4.00 bale, 70 lb bales.

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Livestock Premium Wood Shavings New supplier of Animal bedding, starting at $250 for 54 cubic yards delivered, (250)770-0214

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

PEACHY KLEEN, est. 2005, is welcoming new clients, weekly/bi-weekly house cleaning, min 2 hrs, $25/hr, free estimates, insured, bondable, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s avail., (250)328-0213

WOLF Hybrid Cubs. Reserve now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels Kelowna (250)-765-4996

Handypersons Yard work & painting, fences, deck repair or new, garbage hauling, plumbing, roofing, licensed, ins., 250-462-2146

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Building Supplies 8 Flat Trusses 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; long $50each obo. 4 flat trusses 25â&#x20AC;&#x2122; long $40each obo. 70â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of 2â&#x20AC;? custom steel railing, In 5 sections b/w 23â&#x20AC;&#x2122;-17â&#x20AC;&#x2122; long, $700 obo. 2 urinals equipped w/flush handles, $300/each obo. Cafe style serving counter. Seats 10, glass display, cash register, d/w, m/w areas.

Cabinets, drawers. Lazy susans x2, Sink. Fully wired, must see! Cost $12,000 asking $4,500. 250-938-5749

Firewood/Fuel A-1 Firewood, split & delivered, full cords Pine $200, 1/2 cord $100, 1/4 cord $50., senior disc., incl. free delivery, 250-770-0827 FREE BROKEN PALLETS!!

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PENTICTON BARGAIN STORE Open Tue-Fri, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Closed Sun & Mon WE BUY & SELL ESTATES! DOWNSIZING OR MOVING? GIVE US CALL! MANY ONE OF A KIND & UNIQUE ITEMS!

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Garage Sales Yard Sale, Sat., March 2, antiques, tools, boats & motors, furniture, clothing, 273 Scott Ave., 7am-?

Heavy Duty Machinery 50,000 LB MECHANICAL RAILROAD JACK, $500 OBO, 250-493-0729 A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;45â&#x20AC;&#x2122;53 in stock.

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Medical Supplies Like new: medical bed $1200, comfort mattress $200. Used but in exc. cond: stair climber $1800, walker $100, air purifier $50. Everything for $3000.

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Misc. for Sale Beachcomber 578 Hybrid Hot tub, hush pump system, everlite mood lighting, reflex foot massage, jet seats. Seats 6-8 people, Great condition, needs new cover. $9000 New, Asking $3999 obo. Phone 1(250)503-4652 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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WANTED: Vintage paintings, postcards, fishing rods, reels, tackle, old knives, Native baskets, old guns, saddles & gun rigs, military medals, pocket watches, etc. Silver & gold coins. Honest & Confidential!

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Misc. Wanted Gold & Silver. Private buyer buying coins, jewelry, silverware, nuggets ect. I can come to you! Todd 250-864-3521 Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 250-499-0251

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 Malibu Pilates Chair & sculpting handles as seen on Shopping Channel, $250 obo, Phone 250-492-3018 Quality Firearms Buy & Sell.

Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin

Real Estate Commercial/ Industrial Property OFFICE for Lease: 1000 sq ft + heritage house conversion.

Updated. Downtown Vernon.

Great for medical/ dental/massage/professional. Wheelchair accessible. Cabinetry included. Ample Parking on site. $1000/mo.

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Apt/Condo for Rent

BROCKTON COURT Keremeos BC, 2 houses for the price of one! NO HST!

On .25 acre, fenced, New House 1400 sqft, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, barrier free, pantry, laminate & ceramic flrs, Guest House 2 bed, 1 bath, Will consider leasing for business (eg. Wine Shop)

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(250)499-5337. www.comfree.com #333604 2 Bedroom Home with 1 bedroom In-Law Suite. Great Mortgage helper! Upper floor (2 bedrooms) & lower floor (1 bedroom) identical layout.

Separate entrances front & back, large shared laundry room, 8 appliances included, vertical blinds in all rooms, workshop. Lots of windows, nice & bright. Short walk to Seniors Centre, Middle & High schools, Wal-Mart and on bus route. Lots of parking. Owner, builder was building contractor. $359,900 250-492-7260 Penticton.

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent TOWNHOUSE 296 & 298 Maple St. 3 or 4 bdrm - 2½ bath 1458 Penticton Ave. 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath with basement 1750 Atkinson St. Deluxe 2 bdrm, 2 bath, apt in adult bldg, 19+. Heated undrgrd prkg, 5 appl. Lrg deck, A/C, gas fireplace

101-690 Latimer 5 bdrm, 2.5 bath. F/S, W/D, DW 13611 Bloomfield/Summerland

Upper flr., 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl. Utilities incl.

250-490-1700 250-486-3791 250-317-8844

241 Scott Avenue

1 Bedroom from $750 2 Bedroom from $850 Cable Included, 40+ Building, No Smoking, No Pets, Secure Building, Parking, Balcony

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1 & 2 bdrm, newly reno’d suites. Secured access, util incl, near hospital, bus route and close to all amenities, n/p, n/s 250-938-3626 1 & 2 Bdrm - Updated, clean, 2 Appl. plus a/c. Two bldgs to choose from. On bus route and close to amenities. Call 250-809-0015 or 778-4760036 for an appointment to view.

1bdrm, 2nd floor, across from Skaha park, $650/mo., overlooking Oxbow, 250-497-8928 1bdrm Apt. in clean, quiet, ns bldg near Cherry Lane, adults 50+, bal., elev, 4appl., insuite storage, coin laundry,6mth lease then mth to mth, sorry np, $650+util., (250)492-4265 1BDRM Apt., totally reno’d, 3 new appl., A/C, in-suite storage, N/P, N/S, clean, quiet, secure, on bus route, near Walmart. Call 250-493-8500 1bdrm+ large den, , 575 Wade Ave. E, Lexington Pl., N/P, $750, (250)492-0413 1bdrm, large, gas/elec. incl., newly reno’d, DT at Orchard & Martin, $750, call Dennis at Realty Exec’s (250)493-4372

2bdrm., 2 bath, 6 appl., insuite laundry, avail. now, U/G parking, N/S, N/P, $1000/mo. (250)328-9443 2bdrm $800, bach, $585, electric incl., adult/senior oriented, clean, quiet, cat ok, 250-4927328 2bdrm, adult oriented, quiet, ns, no pets, 285 Edmonton Ave., $820, avail. April 1, call Dennis at Realty Executives, 250-488-5678 FURNISHED or un-furnished apt for rent in Princeton Avail. now, need excellent ref’s & DD. No pets. Call 250-2951006 leave a message.

MODERN Luxury 2BD 2BA 6APPL 1200 sqft unit in Lakeshore 3. 2 parking stalls. Lake/park view.

Many extras. NS/NP References.

Mar1, 2013. $1600. 250-490-7478

MODERN LUXURY 2BD 2BA 6APPL 1200 sqft unit in Lakeshore 3. 2 parking stalls.

Lake/park view. Many extras.

NS/NP References. Mar 1, 2013. $1600. 250-490-7478.

NEWLY RENO’D 2 bdrm apt., Insuite W/D, parking, A/C, storage, located off Government & Penticton. NP/NS. Avail immediately. 250-4863539 or 1-888-669-9844.

Commercial/ Industrial

1 & 2bdrm 1353 Pent. Ave., updated, close to school & transit, $650-$750, Dennis at Realty Exec., 250-493-4372

Downtown offices, newly reno’d, 200sqft, $200/mo., 300sqft, $250/mo., 416sqft, $320/mo., + HST, call 778476-6026

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FOR SALE BY OWNER Spacious Mobile Home in Dauphin Park, Penticton

Looking for an economical lifestyle, in a park setting? Great roomy lot with extra driveway space for R.V. Additions and updated in 96-97. 2 large bedrooms; 2 full baths; new furnace in 2006; new Maytag deluxe washer and dryer in 2002; new Maytag deluxe smoothtop stove in 2003; “Thermal Coating” on exterior in 2005; large covered deck with 2 freezers and 1 fridge; total 1120 square feet, plus deck; 2 sheds; garden area.

Asking $54,900 (well below assessed value). View at 104-197 Dauphin Avenue, Penticton. Call or e-mail for appointment to view: 250-809-4658, ilenehanson@gmail.com. Or 1-250-808-1116, normhanson@shaw.ca.

Rentals Commercial/ Industrial 485 Warren Ave E, 2345 sq.ft., high profile corner building, shop, new lighting, new offices, 3 phase power, 10x10 overhead door, shop w/ 1 tonne center pole jib crane, etc. Pent. (250)490-9016, dana@trucktransformer.com PRIME Commercial Spaces: 2300sqft. in busy Plaza, ample parking, also 770sqft., in OK Market for food-related retail business, Barb 250-492-6319 Warehouse or Shop space in Penticton Industrial area, 3 phase wiring, 1250sqft., yard, 10x14 doors, (250)496-5544

Duplex / 4 Plex 101-394 Vancouver Ave., Penticton, 4 bdrm duplex, 3 1/2 bath, ac, no appl., $1300, ns, np, avail. Mar.1, 250-493-8531 2bdrm suite, adult oriented, $1000/mo, util. incl., avail. immed., (250)492-2637 2bdrm West Kelowna Unit, Avail now. Reno’d, 5 appls, incl’s new w/d & parking, NS, NP. $900 +utils, 250-767-6330 PENT, on bus route, upstairs, 2bdrm, 6appl, ns, cat neg., 2 parking spots, storage, deck, garden, $925+util., (incl water) 250-493-3141, 250-488-3340.

Homes for Rent 233 Brandon Ave, Penticton, 2bdrm, dbl garage, $1150, 764 Chase Ave., 5bdrm, 2 kitchen, inlaw suite, $1600, 588 Burnes St., 4bdrm, workshop, yard, $1400, VJ (250)490-1530 3bdrm, 2ba, 5appl., detached garage, close to school, ns, np, large deck, lakeview, avail. immed., $1375, 250-486-2256 3 bdrm upstairs, fenced yard, share utilities. $999 OBO. Long term only. On Hansen street.

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250-487-0268 FEB - MAY 15/13 3 bdrm Furnished Lakeview home, single garage + extra pkg. N.S./N.P. $1000/mth + utils. Pics @ paradiseonskaha.webs.com 604-941-5010 Keremeos, 1 bdrm house avail, orchard setting, $450 3bdrm mobile, $600, Cell 250499-0558.

MOBILE Home for Rent, $750 month, Olalla, 1/2 hr south of Penticton, 2 bdrm, W/D, F/S, Lrg fenced yard, Avail March 15, (250)499-9703

Penticton, avail. April 15, 6bdrm, 2ba, fenced backyard, close to school, ns, pets on approval, ref’s, $1600/mo., (250)328-8542 after 4pm Save 40-50% of your rent Own your own home!

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Recreation Suites, Lower At Wiltse Blvd., 1bdrm basement suite, ground level, a/c, ns, np, $600 (incl. util)., ref’s req., (250)493-2109

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HIGHLAND motel suites avail now, no pets. 1140 Burnaby Ave 250-809-1253, 250-4882206

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1989 20’ Aqua Star Bowrider with trailer, 350 inboard/outboard GREAT Shape $10,500, (250)488-2471

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Fully furnished basement apartment, $600/mo., senior male preferred, 250-493-5136

3bdrm townhouse, close to school, bus, shopping, $1150, avail. March 1, (250)493-4211

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For rent cabin and lot + 2 other lots. 50x100 on Ok Lake Avail. April 1. 1-604-794-3318

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Recreational/Sale 1995 Citation Supreme 26’-RL 5th Wheel, Loaded, lrg f/s, microwave. Bathroom & shower separate. Exc cond. $13,000. obo. 250-542-2838 New 5th wheel hitch, complete, 16,000lb Reese hitch, $350, (250)494-1002

Recreation Commission Members The Regional District is accepting applications to fill five vacant positions to the Kaleden Parks & Recreation Commission. The Commission advises on matters that pertain to Kaleden parks, trails and Community Hall. To be eligible members must reside in the Kaleden Parks & Recreation Service Area. The Electoral Area Director will review all applications and recommend appointments to the Regional District Board. Kaleden Parks & Recreation Commission Establishment Bylaw 1555, 1997 is available on the Regional District website or by contacting the Community Services Department.

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Interested residents may submit their name and brief resume to Mark Woods, Community Services Manager at mwoods@rdos.bc.ca or through the contact information below. Resumes should be received no later than March 4, 2013, 4:00 p.m. We encourage all applicants to attend the Kaleden Parks & Recreation Annual General Meeting.

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Annual General Meeting Kaleden Parks & Recreation Commission Annual General Meeting March 12, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.

Kaleden Community Hall 320 Lakehill Road, Kaleden, BC

Apt/Condo for Rent 5894086 RENTALS Property Management Dwntwn: 1 bdrms/bach: F/S, A/C, deck, and ltd prkg, util and cable incl. $585.00 & $650.00. Avail. Now

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REGIONAL DISTRICT RI OKANAGAN-SIMILKAMEEN

101 Martin Street Penticton, British Columbia

telephone 250.492.0237 toll free 1.877.610.3737

www.rdos.bc.ca / info@rdos.bc.ca

(250) 770-1948

101-3547 SKAHA LAKE RD.

OKANAGAN FALLS PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

Elm Ave Condo: Adult Building, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, f/s, w/d, d/w, a/c, f/p, deck overlooking Skaha lake and pkg. $1200.00 incl. water. Avail. Now.

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Near beach & park, renovated bathroom, 1 bdrm condo.

Avail. NOW (A381) $650 Large 1 bdrm walk-up includes heat and hot water, 1 bath, f,s Close to downtown. Avail. April 1 (APA8) $800 By OK Beach, large 2 bdrm apt, new flooring, paint, & kitchen cabinets, f, s, extra storage. Avail. NOW (A334) $1300 2 bdrm, 2 bath at The Alysen, 6 appl, no pets no smoking, 5th floor large balcony facing northwest. Lots of light. Avail.

NOW (OT 578)

The Regional District is accepting applications to fill two vacant positions to the Okanagan Falls Parks & Recreation Commission. The Commission advises on matters that pertain to Okanagan Falls Parks, trails and Community Centre. To be eligible members must reside in the Okanagan Falls Parks & Recreation Service Area. The Electoral Area Director will review all applications and recommend appointments to the Regional District Board. Okanagan Falls Parks & Recreation Commission Establishment Bylaw 2253, 2004 is available on the Regional District website or by contacting the Community Services Department.

HOUSES: $900

Near OK Beach & downtown, cute 2 bdrm rancher, fenced yard, f, s, w, d. Avail. NOW (H559) $950 Quebec St., lower 3 bdrm duplex, new kitchen cabinets & some new flooring, f, s, w, d. Avail. NOW (H721-1) $950 By Safeway & downtown, 2 bdrm upstairs of home, shared laundry, laminate floors. Avail. NOW (H673-1) $1000 Reno’d 3 bdrm, 1.5 bathroom, large suite in 4 plex, extra storage, fp, f,s, d/w, central air. Avail. March 15 (H691-1) $1500 St. Andrews, private, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl, incl. unlimited golf, 1 year lease. Avail. March 1 (OT570)

Interested residents may submit their name and brief resume to Mark Woods, Community Services Manager at mwoods@rdos.bc.ca or through the contact information below. Resumes should be received no later than March 4, 2013, 4:00 p.m. We encourage all applicants to attend the Okanagan Falls Parks & Recreation March Meeting.

March Meeting

FURNISHED HOUSES/CONDOS $1250 OK Falls, furnished, 3 bdrm condo by Skaha Lake. Flexible w/terms. (A448)

Okanagan Falls Parks & Recreation Commission March Meeting March 14, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.

Okanagan Falls, Community Centre 1141 Cedar St. Okanagan Falls, B.C.

TOWNHOUSES $1200 3 bdrm townhouse, 1.5 bathrooms, f,s, w.d., fenced yard, patio area near high school. Pet ok, no smoking.Avail. NOW (Th501) 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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101 Martin Street Penticton, British Columbia

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