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A former Penticton city councillor and mayoral candidate has pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault.

Gary Allan Leaman, 58, entered guilty pleas at an arraignment hearing Jan. 29, 2014, but his name was subject to a publication ban ordered that day.

Due to Leaman’s former high profile, however, the Western News applied to a provincial court judge to have the ban modified in order to name him.

Judge Meg Shaw said Thursday in her decision on the application that she erred in granting the ban on Leaman’s name and reversed it to only cover information related to the identities of the victims.

The lawyer who assisted the Western News with its application was pleased by the decision.

“The public has a right to know. Publicity is a big part of the deterrent, and the Western News should be commended for not accepting the initial ban and applying to change it,” said Vancouver-based David F. Sutherland, who provides counsel to newspapers within the chain owned

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Leaman was not in the courtroom Thursday.

“Please be compassionate,” he told a reporter following his arraignment hearing, at which he appeared with a full beard and longer hair.

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The charges were approved in November 2013.

Leaman retired in October 2013 from his job as manager of the Cherry Lane Shopping Centre. He’d been running the facility for 26 years, but told the Western News he wanted to spend more time with his family.

Leaman served one term as a city councillor from 2002 to 2005, but was not re-elected.

He also ran unsuccessfully for mayor in 2008 and again for council in 2011. In the 2011 election, Leaman was just 91 votes shy of beating John Vassilaki for the last seat on council.

Leaman has been ordered to undergo psychiatric, psychological and risk assessments that will be taken into consideration at sentencing. He’s due back in court on March 26.

Leaman faces up to 18 months in jail on each count.

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The unidentified male, believed to be in his 40s, and female were taken into custody after being stopped and have since made court appearances and been released.

In addition to the Criminal Code charges, the suspects also face a number of traffic-related offences.

Police said the truck had several different licence plates attached to it, however it was not properly licensed.

It was seized.

The investigating officer added he spoke to the woman in the hospital afterwards and she was in good spirits despite her injuries.

“It’s going to be a significant impact to her mobility,” said Varga, who praised Charles Manor staff members who rushed to MacGregor’s aid immediately after she was struck.

“They took care of her and that was very welcome.”

The seniors’ facility is located on the west side of Martin Street, just south of the intersection where the accident happened.

Varga indicated doctors have still not determined the full extent of MacGregor’s injuries but along with the broken leg, there appears to be some soft-tissue damage. Alcohol is not believed to have been a factor and Manchulenko is not sure why the suspects left the scene.

“Anyone involved in an accident like this should just simply stay and whatever happens, happens,” he said.

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Tourism Penticton CEO steps down Steve Kidd

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Diana Stirling, the new vice-chair of the Tourism Penticton Society, said it is time for a fresh start for the organization.

Stirling’s comments follow in the wake of Tourism Penticton CEO Jessie Campbell’s resignation Tuesday, giving notice she would be stepping down on March 26. This is the third high profile resignation for the organization this year, after chair Miranda Halladay and vice-chair Sally Pierce stepped down in January, both citing frustration in talks with the Penticton Hospitality Association as part of their reasons.

“We’ve lost our chair, our vice-chair and our CEO in way too short a period of time and without a doubt we have had a lot of frustration in dealing with the PHA,” said Stirling. “But I can’t be clear enough in that is behind us now. It is imperative that we treat this as a fresh start. We need to put the best approach moving forward.”

That includes, Stirling continued, putting aside working on the concept of creating a unified tourism marketing organization with the PHA. “It’s not our focus. We need to move forward and do our best job within what we can control at this point,” she said, pointing out that the society board represents a full spectrum of tourism stakeholders, including the accommodation sector.

“Our board has representatives from some of the city’s largest hoteliers, like the Ramada, the Coast, Sandman. We understand the needs of accommodators and how best to fill rooms,” said Stirling. “When I say the PHA is behind us and we are moving forward, I am completely accurate. Now we are looking to fill out the remaining role of chair and executive director.”

That decision sits well with Mayor Garry Litke, who said the best thing is to move on while the decision over the PHA and hotel room tax funds is made.

“The whole PHA mess, the division within the tourism marketing community, I can only speculate would have an effect on people trying to do good things in that area.” said Litke. “After a while people, especially volunteers, are saying ‘I have better things to do; I didn’t sign up for this kind of conflict.’”

Tourism PenTiCTon Ceo Jessie Campbell, seen here at the launch of the region’s You Are Here marketing campaign in 2013, submitted her resignation this week.

Her resignation is the third at Tourism Penticton in recent months.

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Litke, who told the Western News he wasn’t aware of Campbell’s resignation only an hour before a press release was issued late Wednesday afternoon, admitted concern he wasn’t informed in a more timely fashion, and is addressing the issue.

But he also congratulated Campbell on the job she has done for tourism in Penticton, along with publicly apologizing to her for comments made at council Monday criticizing Tourism Penticton.

“I am upset by comments that are made by members of the community and council about Tourism Penticton in general, whether it was during the budget process or as late as last Monday night,” said Litke. “Somebody with Jesse’s skill set doesn’t need to hang around and be criticized like that. It is not good for her professional reputation and those criticisms are without merit and ill-founded.”

Campbell said neither the public criticism nor the dispute with the PHA had anything to do with her leaving. She admits to mixed emotions turning in her resignation after four years marketing Penticton, but it was her personal decision to pursue other opportunities, though she wouldn’t specify what those were.

“My decision is to do with my own career ambitions and I am ready for the next chapter in what will hopefully be a great read someday. That is the reason for my decision,” she said.

“I have some really exciting options on the horizon, but at this point I can’t say anymore in detail about that.”

Stirling said Campbell’s resignation was entirely voluntary and the board regrets her loss.

“She presented her resignation to the board yesterday, so it came as a surprise,” she said. “Jesse has been a tremendous asset. We wish her all the success. I can’t say enough positive things about Jesse on behalf of the board.”

Though Stirling was announced as vice-chair this week, the society is still searching for someone to take on the chair position. Stirling, who owns LocoLanding, explains that her main priorities are her family and business and working as a volunteer director for the Tourism Penticton Society comes after. Stirling added that the additional time commitment was a concern for other board members as well.

“We understand the big task at hand and the requirements and qualities that an effective chairperson for our organization needs to have,” she said. “One of those pillars is time, and without a doubt, around the table, that is what it came back to.

“It is not that there is any sort of lack of commitment on the board, but we are all volunteering our time.”

Airline plans to connect Penticton to Calgary Steve Kidd

Western News Staff

It’s not going to be a solution to Penticton’s goal of getting regular direct flights, but an innovative startup says they want to fly tourists directly to the South Okanagan from Calgary.

Roger Jewett, CEO at Jump On Flyaways, said the lack of regular flights to Penticton Airport was one of the factors that attracted his team’s attention.

“We thought we could offer a unique opportunity to access Penticton and the South Okanagan and differentiate ourselves by flying into a new destination out of Calgary,” he said. “There is a real interest in the Okanagan in Calgary. The weather is amazing out there and with the wineries, and that type of thing.

So it is a real popular destination for Calgarians.”

“Access from Calgary into Penticton has always been a challenge and finding a way to begin with select weekend direct flight packages is the beginning of the breaking down of that barrier and hopefully seeing bottom line impact for our tourism businesses as well,” said Jessie Campbell, CEO of Tourism Penticton.

Jump On works by making use of charter planes, used to ferry between the oil sands and Calgary Monday to Thursday, that sit idle on the tarmac over the weekend.

“We have negotiated low rates with those airlines to use their planes for weekend getaways,” Jewett said.

“We schedule our flights on Friday evening departures and they come back on the

Sunday evenings, so it is kind of a perfect short jump weekend getaway.”

“We are expecting the first flight on May 2,” said Mayor Garry Litke.

“In this case it will be for the wine festival in May, they’ll spend their money here in Penticton for the weekend and Sunday night they will fly them back.”

There is a catch. Jump On’s flights only go if they manage to sell most of the seats on the plane.

“The flights only go if we hit the what we call the jumping point, which is about 80 per cent load factor,” said Jewett.

That way we can guarantee low fares, however there is a risk the flight might not go if we don’t hit the jumping point.

“But we have had six successful flights so far and we expect to do many more this year.”

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Litke said he is trying to negotiate with Jump On for a return weekend flight as well.

“Now the plane is sitting in Penticton from Friday until Sunday, how about you load it up with Pentictonites that want to fly to Calgary?” Litke asked.

“It’s a temporary measure for our air travel problem, but it is something.”

Jewett said they call that a double-jump, and it is in their plans, but they have yet to plan one successfully, since they can’t sell the second round trip until the first is confirmed to be sold.

While Jump On is packaging wine tours into their initial charter efforts, that is only the start, according to Campbell.

If the concept takes off, other activities like outdoor adventures could be packaged into the flights.

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Crimestoppers boss worried restructuring could axe his job Joe Fries

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Crime Stoppers may be in for a dramatic makeover that would handcuff the program’s effectiveness, its co-ordinator warned Thursday.

Al Sismey told a committee of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen the head of the Penticton RCMP detachment has expressed a desire to scale back his position and combine it with another.

“I understand there’s going to be a presentation that the police want this position remarried with crime prevention,” Sismey said.

That shift, he explained afterwards, would be the latest fallout from a $40,000 cut to the city’s police budget this year that led to the elimination of a civilian community policing co-ordinator position.

Those duties will be handed over to an RCMP officer, who would also take on Crime Stoppers, according to Sismey.

He said eliminating the separation between the police and Crime Stoppers would be a mistake.

“We maintain an arm’s-length association with the police, not because we don’t like the police, but (because) it’s out of necessity,” Sismey said.

“If we’re an arm of the police our information isn’t as well-protected and we couldn’t stand up in front of anybody and say, ‘You can call us anonymously.’”

Sismey also said his Crime Stoppers branch received 376 tips last year, making it a full-time job in combination with other duties like fundraising and community relations.

“I put in a lot more than 35 hours a week at this job,” said Sismey.

Crime Stoppers is a regional program funded solely by the RDOS at a cost of $65,000 a year in addition to cash from fundraising efforts.

Penticton Mayor Garry Litke, whose questions prompted Sismey to reveal the uncertainty around his job, suggested the RCMP can’t unilaterally restructure an independent position that’s funded by the RDOS. “How can they do that if we’re the boss? As far as I’m aware there has been no consultation with this board about that particular move,” said Litke, who’s also an RDOS director.

Penticton RCMP Insp. Kevin Hewco was not available for comment Thursday. He’s scheduled to deliver a year-end report to the RDOS on March 20.

Naramata school seeking students Joe Fries

Western News Staff

Naramata’s shrinking school community is optimistic a massive residential development proposed nearby in Penticton could send more students its way, but is also appealing for more immediate help.

It’s early in the approval process, but developers have unveiled a plan to add up to 1,000 new residential units in the Spiller Road area near the Campbell Mountain Landfill.

A concept plan presented in February to Penticton city council stated kids who live in the development could be accommodated at nearby Uplands Elementary School, but that doesn’t appear to be the case.

The facility was at 88 per cent of capacity with 236 students as of Jan. 31, prompting the Okanagan Skaha School District to ask the city that land be set aside for a school within the new development area.

“These are long-term projects, so we make a request today but we may not see a school for many years in the future,” the district’s facilities manager, Doug Gorcak, said this week.

The parent advisory council for Naramata Elementary School hopes it can rebuild its student body by capturing some of those new residents, and also by attracting others from Penticton. As of Jan. 31, the school was at 41 per cent of capacity with just 64 students.

At its meeting Monday, the school board is expected to discuss a letter from the PAC asking that its catchment area be expanded.

PAC president Deb Linton said the group is trying to raise awareness that Naramata is an option for parents outside the community.

“I’m sure there’s a lot of families that would see the benefit of sending their kids to a smaller, more personal school environment,” she said.

Linton said she found it “interesting” the school board had requested land for a school in the Spiller Road area, but said the development wouldn’t address Naramata’s short-term need for students.

“It could be 10 years before that development goes ahead, if it goes ahead,” she said. “Regardless of that, we would like (trustees) to consider a catchment area change.”

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Hedley murder still unsolved one year later Kristi Patton

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It has been one year since friends located Doug Smith murdered inside his trailer in Hedley and much still remains a mystery.

The 55-year-old Smith was found at a residence and believed to have been killed between March 5 and 6, 2013.

“We pray, but what can we do?” said Jennifer Douglass, who was Smith’s partner for seven years.

“I want Doug to be at peace. I want his soul to be at peace and I worry more about his ability to rest not having a resolution to his death.”

Smith was expected to meet with a friend the evening he was found dead.

When he didn’t show up, the friend suspected something was wrong, went to the residence where they found Smith’s body. Some in the community, located just 29 kilometres west of Keremeos, believe Smith suffered a deadly gunshot wound. RCMP did not confirm the details surrounding his death.

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Louie pleads guilty to manslaughter Kristi Patton

Western News Staff

The Oliver man who stabbed his younger brother to death outside a residence near Oliver in 2011 has plead guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter.

RCMP responded to a 9-1-1 call around 3:30 p.m. locating Reece Dillenger Louie laying outside a residence on Black Sage Road. He was suffering from a serious stab wound and bleeding heavily as officers assisted him until paramedics arrived. Later that day he was taken to Kelowna General Hospital where he died.

RCMP arrested Kyle Louie a few hours later and charged him with second degree murder. He was alleged to have been trying to leave the area in a vehicle. Mounties searched for the weapon used in the stabbing, but it was called off due to weather.

Crown spokesperson Neil Mackenzie said the guilty plea to manslaughter was entered during an appearance at Supreme Court in Vancouver on Monday.

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what position the Crown will take with sentencing but did offer insight on the differences between a manslaughter and murder conviction.

“A person convicted of murder, there is an automatic sentence to life in prison,” said McKenzie.

“What period of parole eligibility a person may have can vary. In the case of second degree it is from 10 years up to 25 and first degree is automatic life with no parole for 25 years. With manslaughter there is a maximum sentence of life in prison but no minimum,” said Mackenzie.

“Manslaughter cases can really vary greatly depending on the specifics on the case.”

Mackenzie said he could not comment if Crown is expecting an argument from defence about time Kyle has already spent behind bars and if extended credit would be sought. Kyle has been in jail since the Feb. 19, 2011.

Mackenzie said generally that would be dealt with at the time submissions are heard at sentencing.

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Tourism spat: everyone loses As time stretches on in the dispute between the City of Penticton and the Penticton Hospitality Association, it seems more and more likely to end up in court.

Look at it this way: the city may soon be in court facing an organization representing the majority of Penticton’s accommodators. It may, in fact, already be there, if the rumour the city is seeking an injunction against the PHA is true.

Actions like this fall under the heading of cutting off your nose to spite your face. We have to wonder what advice council is getting for them to believe going to court against a group of business owners making up one of the city’s biggest economic drivers and employers is a good plan.

This is a no-win situation for not just city hall, but the entire community. Regardless of whether city hall wins or loses in a court battle in its quest to wrest control of the additional hotel room tax away from the PHA, it is only going to add to the enmity the dispute has already stirred up between city hall and a large chunk of the business community.

And it doesn’t take a psychic to predict that if the PHA loses in court, the accommodators are going to vote against collecting the voluntary tax the next time the question is asked; a loss of some $400,000 worth of tourism market money annually.

The current city council and its predecessors have made plenty of mistakes. It’sthe nature of the beast; after all, these are just people — retirees, business people, developers, landowners — andPENTICTON as fallible asWESTERN anyone else. Mayor and council rely on information and advice they are given.

But, as with the hockey dorm debacle that put the city in court over $1.6 million in liens against city property from unpaid contractors, we suspect there is a healthy dollop of bad advice involved in their decision-making.

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The craziest sport in the Olympics: adrenaline The Olympics are my drug of choice.

I dabbled in them for six weeks in Russia, working for a wire service that provides quotes, news articles, sport reviews and other services for accredited journalists at the Olympic Winter Games.

It was amazing. But, like any drug, a good binge means a hangover will follow, and I’m working my way through a Sochi-sized doozy right now.

It’s painful, although not totally unfamiliar.

This isn’t my first time working the Olympics. I did the same job in Vancouver 2010, but being so far away from home and in unfamiliar territory, the experience was completely different. I was warned by friends I met in Sochi who are Olympiccoverage veterans that it would hit me like a ton of bricks just as the jet lag started to fade.

They were right. But, it was so worth it.

When I first arrived in Sochi there was hardly any media inside the beautiful 158,000 square metre Main Press Centre. The team of about 200 I joined were getting to know each other and the excitement of the approaching Games hung

thick in the air.

Quickly I made a second home out of my office at the Shayba Arena practice rink, and started producing content that was shipped all across the globe and slotted into stories.

When journos finally touched down in Sochi, they changed the tone for a short while, sending out a torrent of complaints on social media sites about below par accommodation.

It only took attention away from the sports they were all there to cover for a short time.

We covered practice after practice getting to know the women’s ice hockey players on a personal level through interviews in the mix zone while the media presence was still scarce.

Then it all began, the flame was lit and it was go time. Sporting highs and lows rolled by at a manic pace, and the next thing I knew it was all coming to a close.

A horrible, horrible close. I know there are many Olympics skeptics, who say the games are a waste of money and resources. But experiencing it on the ground in front of the athletes is amazing.

Seeing the work and time they’ve dedicated

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to earn a medal is unreal.

Being so close to the action we shared their emotions, both tears of joy and sadness.

I was in my dream job of living and breathing hockey with the best players in the world. I even hauled my goalie skates about 10,000 kilometres to Russia and skated on the Olympic ice, something not many can say they have ever done.

I met new friends from all over the world.

But for me, the experience is not just about sport. It is an invaluable cultural exchange for both the athletes and everyone who goes along in tow.

I met many Russians, and at times was asked to reassure them I was OK with my accommodation.

I also had to explain, much to their relief, I made no judgments on the subject. In fact,

many of my preconceptions were challenged in a country that offered what one colleague referred to as a strange mix of chaos and structure. One day there could be senseless barrier gates across the park and the next day they were gone. After a solid week of rain you may see muddied sidewalks, but the next day there could be beautiful flowers and freshly laid sod alongside sketchy looking manholes.

With such changing goalposts, it’s no wonder you would check in to your venue and get a slight grin from the Russian volunteer and the next day they say “you go hungry” at the canteen because you came in a bit late, knowing that you would be there until the wee hours of the morning.

They wouldn’t listen to any argument you put up because that was the rule, although they couldn’t necessarily explain the rule. Luckily our supervisors took care of us and got that all sorted.

I was told “there are no seat belts to stop the momentum” in our jobs at the Olympics. The experience is so intense, exhilarating and fastpaced that for much of

your long days you run on adrenaline. I can only imagine what it is like for the athletes.

It hits hard when you return back to regular life and your brain and body want to keep going. Part of me knew this was going to happen and about halfway through the Games I stepped back for a moment and realized that 90 per cent of the people I know would kill to have a seat ice level at the Olympics or stand in a mix zone talking to the top athletes in the world. I needed to soak in what was happening but adrenaline is a funny thing. It is a rush that seems to bring this greater focus, makes you feel alive and as much as you want to take a breather you just can’t.

It explains the extreme crash I am still walking around with having returned last Friday.

You may think, why do this then?

Simply put, it’s a life altering experience and I’m grateful for the opportunity and memories.

I’m also holding on the edge of my seat hoping I will get the call again to experience it all over at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics.

Kristi Patton is a reporter from the Penticton Western News.

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ALR meeting disorganized and undemocratic The public meeting in Summerland regarding the proposed Agricultural Land Reserve Land Swap was a disaster.

By 7 p.m. when the meeting was scheduled to begin, there were 47 members of the public locked out of the arena, unable to sign up on the speakers list, unable to be seen as interested parties in the argument, either for or against.

The number of persons prevented to access this public hearing ebbed and flowed for over an hour after the meeting commenced. No one in, no one out.

That’s pretty effective silencing when you think about it.

Yes, the fire marshal needs to uphold public safety by maintaining control of seating at the venue. But to hold a single meeting at a 225 capacity venue is silly, certainly when the petition against this proposal has over 2,000 signatures on it.

Is it legal for Summerland council to close a subject when there are that many persons who have not been given the opportunity to speak and voice their concerns or opinions?

Truthfully, no council member can honestly claim a fair and open-to-the-public hearing when such a situation occurs.

Locking the public out of a public meeting constitutes a

Bike lanes for parking spaces not business smart

Cars and bicycles have been using Ellis Street for almost 100 years in total harmony and, at least as far as I know, over the last 60 years in Penticton as that is how long I have lived in Penticton.

I have never seen or heard of any incidents involving a car and a bike.

So why are the experts in City Hall insisting on removing all the parking spaces from Ellis Street and replacing them with bike lanes while at the same time spending millions of dollars to revitalize the downtown area to benefit the downtown merchants.

These merchants depend on these parking spaces. Without them they might as well pack up and leave while a handful of bikers use the lanes once or twice a week.

The majority of their customers have trouble walking from the nearest parking lot to the northern part of Ellis Street.

Who are these mental giants that come up with this nonsense?

Are these the same people that wanted to make Main Street a twolane street? Are they the same people who wanted to make Lakeshore Drive a one-way street and remove angle parking thereby eliminating 50 per cent of the parking along Lakeshore?

Or are they the people who are responsible for the dorm fiasco on Eckhardt Avenue which is going to cost us millions when all is said and done?

Are these people getting paid?

Locking the public out of a public meeting constitutes a non-public meeting non-public meeting.

Summerland council needs to allow this issue to be discussed. If one were to do the math, a 225-person venue would require 10 nights of meetings in order to properly and respectfully hear the concerns of (at least) the 2,000 persons who signed the petition.

This is not democracy.

Are they still employed while one of their best got fired?

I can’t believe that the mayor and council is even debating this. Instead they should have a hard look at the person that is responsible for all this nonsense and clean house. I hope all Penticton taxpayer remember all this come election time.

Bernie Strohmann Penticton

Council needs to pick up game

Recent events at City Hall seem to throw some considerable doubt on at least the transparency if not the incompetence of our civic government.

The cost of the Challenge event remains obscure. The fate of the hotel tax remains in limbo, we are apparently paying $1,000,000 more than initially expected for an electric substation, a cost apparently foisted upon us by Fortis without careful due diligence in the working of such a major contract?

In addition no really credible explanation has been given for the firing of a senior administrator.

Clearly much more is known than has been revealed, but apparently the taxpayers who support this rather creaky government structure are to be denied any important information. Does this represent contempt or fear?

Ted Wiltse challenged the city to respond to his suggestion that the cost of hosting the not very successful Challenge event was over $500,000. As far as I know there

has been no response, despite the fact that the senior city administrator oversees these finances.

If the administration feels too restrained to reply then perhaps the council could investigate and supply some answers, though given their perennial obsession with trivialities this seems like forlorn expectations. This city is not flourishing.

It is full of unoccupied storefronts, underdeveloped retail and industrial sites, and unemployed people.

We need an honest appraisal of affairs, not the financial obscurity to which we are constantly exposed.

Raymond S. Corteen Penticton

Cancel Fortis negotiations

Open letter to Mayor Litke: I understand that you are currently in negotiation with Fortis on an agreement to upgrade the Westminster electrical substation.

I feel the City of Penticton could be creating a dangerous precedent.

The agreement calls for the city to pay Fortis millions of dollars to replace a transformer owned by Fortis. We have had several telephone conversations on this subject and I informed you that media sources and senior staff in the city’s electrical department confirmed Fortis’ ownership of the transformer.

However, each time we spoke you insisted the transformer is the property of the city. Mr. Mayor, you appear to be misinformed. You would be well-advised to thoroughly investigate the subject of ownership as it is critical to your decisionmaking on this matter.

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But it is likely not democracy that has determined this ALR Land Swap in the first place, if one is to honestly look at the available residential building sites within Summerland proper such as the old RCMP building site, the vacant and bare Kelly Kare site across from the town park which is an excellent executive condo location, or even the now-abandoned packing house site in the very centre of the town.

There’s no need to rezone any agricultural land when these sites are more readily available, more centrally located, and more appropriate for increasing the town’s population and economic flow.

What happened at the meeting only shows how Summerland council has effectively stopped their ears, and simultaneously plugged the mouths of too many members of the public.

This was not a fair or reasonable public hearing. Offer the public more chances to speak out. Book some more hearings, and hear what the public has to say.

That would be the fair and democratic thing to do.

Darcy Ingram Summerland

Once you have determined that Fortis does indeed own the transformer at the substation, under no circumstances should our city bankroll the upgrade of equipment owned and operated by Fortis.

Over the last six years our electricity rates have increased by 42 per cent.

As you know, Fortis applied to the utilities commission for substantial rate increases to cover costs to upgrade their aging equipment.

If there are to be any upgrades to Fortis’ equipment in Penticton all the costs should be borne by Fortis and not the city.

Mr. Mayor please pull the plug on your negotiations, earn the gratitude of the citizens of our fair city.

It’s the smart thing to do, it’s the right thing to do.

Gerry Gilligan Penticton

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I never thought I would see the day when I would thank an oil company yet alone Enbridge Northern Gateway.

The Enbridge Northern Gateway TV ad appearing quite often shows the natural pristine wilderness and dazzling sea waters along the B.C. coast, thankfully before their pipe dream transporting any oil product is a done deal.

Enbridge has unwittingly shown a part of our magnificent B.C. and has convinced me that some things are better left alone. Perhaps now with you sharing such beautiful pictures of our untamed magnificence

we will never have to see your unguaranteed flip side.

Hopefully your commercial has turned the light on by showing what is here today — not the devastation that will be here tomorrow?

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Charley Smith is a hands-on kind of kid who thinks way outside the box when it comes to designing and building things.

In fact, the 13-yearold Grade 8 student leaves most adults, including his parents and teachers, shaking their heads at his accomplishments.

“Charley doesn’t watch much TV or play video games, he spends much of his time out back building stuff, that’s his life,” said his father Darick who noticed his son’s talents at a young age.

“He’s also very motivated and if he can’t get stuff working he’ll keep going until he does.

“He’s quite ingenious and he’s got about eight projects on the go out back right now.”

Whether it’s repairing a neighbour’s chainsaw or tweaking the components on his wood-fuelled car — not a model or prototype but an actual vehicle — it seems no challenge is too tough. The car with its various pipes, heating elements and other gadgetry protruding from different ports, looks more like something from the movie Back to the Future.

Using wood pellets for fuel, it’s not very fast but extremely efficient and earned Charley a spot in the regional science fair championships at the local competition last week in Summerland.

Parked in the backyard of his parents Duncan Avenue East home, Charley did all his own plasma cutting and welding on the vehicle using the welding equipment he got as a Christmas present.

“The idea for the

Charley Smith, 13, prepares to weld a piece of pipe for one of the many projects he is working on in his shop behind the family home on Duncan avenue. the talented mcNicoll Park middle School student has qualified this year to attend the regional school science fair with a chance to again advance to the national competition.

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car came when I was looking up information about engines running off steam,” said Charley.

“So I started messing around and I came up with this.”

“Where the ideas come from is that I’ll be looking on the internet at different things and I think, ‘well, I could do this to that and add this to it and make it do that with the idea to make stuff better than what I see.’

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“Everyone knows where I am.

“I’m usually out back building. Some of my friends think I’m nuts and some of them think it’s awesome but I love being able to build something that I can go out and have fun on or fun with.”

In the summer months when he is not in the shop Charley can be found at the Penticton Speedway racing cars, his other passion.

He has even built his own Go-Kart with a 500 cc engine which dad has not yet let him try out.

In addition to his mechanical abilities, out of necessity, he has become a good entrepreneur to get the money he needs to buy his materials and vehicles.

Purchasing the car involved trading a go

cart for a Sea-Doo watercraft and trailer which he sold for a handsome profit.

Not surprisingly, Charley’s principal at McNicoll Park Middle School, Lloyd Lindsay is very proud of his young student.

“He’s a quiet leader within the school and is looked up to by many students and staff members for his abilities and his desire and passion,” said Lindsay.

“We’re lucky to have him and he’s going to do great things that boy.”

The regional science fair is April 12 in Kelowna at which Charley will be hoping to earn his second consecutive trip to the national finals that this year are in Windsor, Ont., May 10-17.

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Volunteering contributes to healthy mind and body One of the littleknown benefits of helping others is just how much you help yourself.

Studies indicate people who volunteer experience not only better psychological health but also improved physical well being.

“What the research is showing, is that directly volunteering and getting out and working with others alleviates things like depression and has also been shown to decrease chronic pain and heart disease, especially for older people,” said Sandra Dean, member services coordinator for the Pentictonbased South Okanagan Similkameen Volunteer Centre. “It’s even been found, with teens it actually improves their self esteem and helps them be happier as young people.”

That organization will be just one of the 50-plus participants in this Saturday’s Okanagan Similkameen Healthy Living Fair at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre.

Representatives of the centre will be on hand with material and information about the advantages of providing assistance in the community.

“It works emotionally by helping people feel more connected and less isolated,” said Dean.

“That’s how people get started in volunteering typically is that they want to help others but what we’re finding, and why the centre is encouraging people to volunteer, is that it helps the individual and creates a more collaborative community overall.

“And absolutely it transfers to your physical health and it also connects us with something a little beyond ourselves, we call it a higher purpose.”

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“I really enjoy doing it, and I feel good about doing it and that is the main thing,” said Rusk.

“I’ve been volunteering for almost 10 years now, ever since my husband passed away.

“It definitely does make me feel good physically as well.

“I could vegetate at home but this gets me out and about, doing things and at the end of the day I feel good.”

She added that sense of doing good transfers to all aspects of life and also helps build more support systems for everyone involved, those who give and those who receive.

The willingness of Canadians to volunteer Dean feels is one of the reasons this country is among the top six in the world in terms of having a happy population.

Studies show that to derive the ultimate benefits from donating your time there are some ba-

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The first is to volunteer for the right reasons, typically to help others, doing it on a regular basis, at least a couple of hours a week rather than a one-time thing or only once a month and by assisting several different agencies and organizations.

“What creates that whole measurement around happiness is

feeling that you’ve got somebody you can rely on and that your out there in the community doing good,” said Dean.

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Larry Jeeves has been involved with minor hockey in B.C. for nearly 48 years.

Jeeves, who grew up in Port Coquitlam and moved to Penticton in 1992, is looking to reach 50. When asked why, he joked that he wasn’t sure.

“It just seems to be an anniversary that I should aim for,” said Jeeves, 74. “After this year I won’t be eligible to run for the Canadian senate. I guess I may as well stay in hockey.”

A retired B.C. Tel employee, Jeeves made his first impact in minor hockey in 1966 when he moved to 100 Mile House.

They didn’t have an association so he formed one with a few other people, calling it the Cariboo Minor Hockey League.

Teams played in outdoor rinks. Among his duties was preparing the ice for a new season, officiating and coaching.

Throughout his time in the sport, Jeeves has filled just about every role, including vice-president and president. He has been involved with hockey associations in Nelson, where he spent 10 years and Williams Lake, where he was commissioner of the Peace Cariboo Junior League.

He also helped bring junior B hockey in the Cariboo with the Williams Lake Mustangs, which then transferred to junior A in the Rocky Mountain Junior Hockey League. That team faced the former Penticton Vees.

One of the things Jeeves enjoys about volunteering for hockey is seeing the kids he watched play at rinks with their kids.

“That’s kind of one of the rewarding sides of things,” said Jeeves, Penticton’s referee-in-chief.

“People coming up and seeing you at the rink and saying ‘hello.’

“Seeing the grandchildren of players that we’ve had.”

As referee-in-chief, Jeeves enjoys watching referees improve.

“The 12-year-old comes in as a raw rookie. At the end of the season they have the professionalism that we expect in our referees,” he said.

“Seeing the growth of the youngster is really gratifying to me.”

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nor Hockey Association, said Jeeves is very thorough in the work he does.

“We’re lucky to have him,” said Judd, adding Jeeves would be a great candidate for the B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame’s Dunc Jamieson Award for dedication to — and the enjoyment of — the game of hockey.

“Administration is a detailed job. That’s his strength.”

Jeeves never played hockey, but even though the closest rink was in New Westminster, every two years he would go there and skate on the frozen pond for a couple of weeks. Skating, Jeeves admits, was his downfall as an official.

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For the good things that Jeeves has done, he credits the support of his staff and those who oversee officials’ schedules which includes Joe Fries, Ryan Consolo and Alex Gardner.

“Don Matier should be rewarded for the amount of work he does,” said Jeeves. “It makes me look good.”

In his time helping minor hockey in Penticton, Jeeves is proud of the award received from B.C. Hockey about five years ago for referee development.

“The group that I had did a hell of a good job,” said Jeeves of what it means.

“Because they give me the award, it’s really theirs. Don Matier was a large part of that. My first go around as our RIC in Penticton.”

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Clockwise from the top; Dennis Walker and Bill Phillips take to the stage as media during the Peach City Community Radio Society Big Broadcast of 2014. Craig Henderson, writer and producer of the Big Broadcast of 2014 looks on as Marissa Moss displays a cue card on how the crowd was to respond. Paul Varga, playing Professor Quincy Quail, received several boos, thanks to the boo cue card, for his role as a villain in Moonshine Over Manitou. Maiya Robbie, a Pentictonbased folk and roots singer/songwriter, was among the musical performers. One of the songs she sang was Should’ve been a Mountain. Peach City Radio’s Big Broadcast featured musical acts, acting and comedy with a complete melodrama play. The final performance was March 2.

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The PAST is the next film showing for the Kitchen Stove Film Series stars Bérénice Nejo as Marie Brisson. The film follows a couple who after a fouryear separation are about to finalize their divorce and the conflicting emotions that surround it.

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Domestic truths are explored in The Past Western News Staff

Academy award-winning Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi presents a expertly structured dissection of the fraying lines of love, commitment and detachment between a couple on the verge of divorce in The Past.

This is the next movie showing in the Kitchen Stove Film Series and income development initiative of the Penticton Art Gallery.

Following a four-year separation, Ahmad (Ali Mosaffa) returns to Paris from Tehran upon his estranged french wife Marie (Bérénice Bejo/ The Artist) request to finalize their divorce procedure. Despite his resolve to remain detached, he’s soon drawn back into fresh emotional turbulence with the revelations that Marie is on the point of marrying again, to another immigrant, Samir (Tahar Rahim/A Prophet). During his tense, brief stay Ahmad discovers the conflicting nature of Marie’s relationship with her teenage daughter Lucie (Pauline Burlet) from a previous liaison who is adamantly opposed to the union.

Ahmad’s efforts to improve this relationship soon unveil a secret from the past.

A gracious meeting at the airport quickly dissolves into acrimonious bickering.

The film director Farhadi discovered within himself an artistic sensibility that led him to study writing and to immerse himself in the world of theatre and cinema. During his 10 years of study, he directed six short films and wrote and directed two se-

ries for television. Farhadi won prestigious awards for his film A Separation at the Berlin Film Festival, a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

For all the new film’s obvious similarities to A Separation, not least in the way it reveals how conversation and communication are two entirely different things, The Past pulls the viewer inexorably deeper into the lives of half-a-dozen individuals tied to each other by blood or marriage and struggling to break free but caught up in their own neuroses and conflicted emotions.

The film is an exploration of clotted family relationships set against the difficult struggles of an immigrant community trying to establish itself in a foreign country.

Film critics said the director has proven he can craft a domestic drama that has all the tension of a thriller and can churn complex emotions, suspense, guilt and regret in his thickly knotted and compelling tales.

Tickets for The Past can be prepurchased at the Penticton Art Gallery or The Book Shop for $13. The movie will be screened at the Landmark Cinema 7 at 4 and 7 p.m. on March 13.

Tickets may also be available at the door, depending on seating availability, for $15.

The Kitchen Stove Film Series intends to broaden the definition of the visual arts to include the medium of film. The series aims to inspire, challenge, educate and entertain while showcasing excellence in the cinematic arts.

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Arts awards reveal range of literary talents

Heather Allen Armchair Book Club

I didn’t know what to expect of the first annual Penticton and District Arts Awards. We certainly have lots of talent in the valley, but

would there be enough interest for people to nominate a variety of artists in its inaugural year?

Having been asked to judge the literary arts category, I was pleasantly surprised when presented with several talented nominees to consider — ranging from spoken artist Shane Koyczan to wellknown ecologist and writer Dick Cannings.

Anne Barton was the only nominee unfamiliar to me, but after reading her work, she also ended up being a strong contender.

To prepare, I picked up

Barton’s murder mystery, The Evil That We Do. This is the first book in a series that features Robin Carruthers, an inquisitive flight instructor and member of the Anglican congregation in the fictional town of Exeter. In this book, Carruthers quickly gets mixed up in the murder investigation of a church manager.

Exeter, although fictional, is recognizably Penticton, and includes descriptions of local fixtures such as St. Saviour’s Church and the flight school at Penticton Airport. Carruthers’ character is

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The show, complete with live performances, Oscaresque screen presentations, and a witty emcee, made many of us in the arts community feel reinvigorated — to go out and volunteer more hours, attend more live performances, and work on perfecting our individual crafts.

Of course, I also hope there was a writer in the audience who went home that night freshly inspired to create.

Heather Allen is an avid reader and contributor to the Western News.

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March 15 — Penticton Okanagan Rotary Club Mask-erade dinner and dance fundraiser at the Penticton Lakeside Resort and Casino. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $75.

March 20 — Mad Hatter Bash at the Best Damn Sports Bar is a fundraiser for Martin House, a community-based program for youth and young adults living with mental illness. Tickets are $20 and include a burger, fries and beverage. Door prizes, silent auction, 50/50 and prizes for best costume. Event is at 6 p.m.

March 28 — Full gallery exhibition, Styx and Stones, opens at the Penticton Art Gallery 7 to 9 p.m. Featuring two key components; a juried call for artists and non-juried public program which invites the community to come in and add their own experience to the exhibition.

tion and poetry. Some nominees had a great quantity of published work while another had just one very wellwritten novel. In the end, our decision came down to number crunching, and saw Shane Koyczan take home the prize.

I could list many more Penticton writers who deserved to be nominated, but there will be time to catch up on this backlog of talent.

As it was, hundreds of people showed up to the awards night on a cold February weeknight, packing the Shatford Centre.

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March 8 — Shane Philip and his didgeridoo, guitar and drum at the Dream Café. Tickets are $18.

March 8 —Symphony and Syllables pairing Shane Koyczan and the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra at the Cleland Theatre. Tickets at Penticton Wine Info Centre, by phone at 250-2762170 or online at www.OkanaganSymphony.com.

March 9 — Marcio Faraco brings his sultry Brazilian beats to the Dream Café. Tickets are $20.

March 14 — The Lion, The Bear & The Fox describe their live show as a harmony-filled evening. The trio are performing at the Dream Café and tickets are $10.

March 16 — Kim Gouchie Band performing in the Tea Room at the Penticton Art Gallery at 7:30 p.m. She is joined by Sandra D Mac and their new band. By donation.

March 22 — Penticton and District Community Concerts presents ARC Ensemble performing a collection of rarely heard works at the Cleland Theatre 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets are sold at the Shatford Centre or single tickets on performance night at the Cleland Theatre pending availability.

March 22 — Adam Fitzpatrick as Elvis at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 40. Tickets are $20 and includes snacks. Cocktails at 6 p.m.

Show starts at 7 p.m.

April 10 — Country music’s hottest duo, Florida Georgia Line cruises into Penticton at the SOEC.

somewhat like Barton, whose real name is Florence Barton, retired local veterinarian and flight instructor.

Many of the characters reminded me of people I know, including my influential and dynamic high school English literature teacher.

Although I correctly guessed the ending, telling details and good dialogue still made The Evil That We Do a charming page-turner.

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Lupton awarded for building relationships through arts Percy N Hébert Western News Staff

Elizabeth Lupton is this year’s winner of the Arts Educator Award presented by the Penticton & District Community Arts Council.

Lupton, a native of Manitoba, with many years of teaching experience, was honoured by the recognition, but didn’t think she would get the nod given the excellence of the other nominees in the category.

“I am very honoured and humbled,” said Lupton.

“The people on the (nomination) list are all most deserving.

“I was totally surprised, I didn’t even recognize my name.”

In the same breath, Lupton tipped her hat to the arts council for their efforts on behalf of all segments of the arts community in the South Okanagan and for making the awards evening a special event.

“It’s totally amaz-

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ing how the arts council managed to put it together,” she said. “They’re a wonderful organization.”

Teaching music is in Lupton’s blood as it is her mother who began to teach her to play piano when she was just three years old.

Although she enjoys playing the piano, her passion for the violin was kindled when she heard Mendelsshon’s Violin Concerto on the radio.

“After that I really wanted to play the violin,” said Lupton.

For Lupton, who earned a music degree from Brandon University, teaching music is more than a matter of scales, bars and notes, it is about building relationships, guiding her students of all ages to build relationships with the music they are learning, but also developing relationships with her students.

“It’s wonderful to build a relationship with the families,” she said.

“I enjoy introducing the students to music, and coaching them through learning to experience music.”

In addition to teaching at her home, Lupton also guides musicians aged 10 to 15 in a group called The Fiddle Kidz, helps lead a string camp called Strings the Thing at the Shatford Centre and plays violin with the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra. She previously played with symphony orchestras in Winnipeg, Toronto and the Netherlands.

DISCO FEVER — Those attending the recent South Okanagan Victim Assistance Society (SOVAS) goes Disco fundraiser at the Barking Parrot included, left to right, Cody Erdmann, Andrea Robertson, James Billingsley and Amberlee Erdmann. The third annual event raised about $7,000.

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calendar FRIDAY March 7

World day of Prayer starting at 11 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 1296 Main St. Theme is Egypt. For more info, call Liz at 250-7703166. friday social dance at South Main DropIn Centre, 2965 South Main St. Join us for music by Glory Days starting at 7:30 p.m. $6 per person. r oyal c anadian legion branch 40 has daily lunches from Monday to Thursday, with fish and chips on Friday at 11:30 a.m., dinner at 4:30 p.m. and Bob the DJ at 7 p.m.

The oliver senior Centre, 5876 Airport St., has bingo with a loonie pot every Friday at 1 p.m. seniors singles lunch Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday. For location call 250-496-5980 or 250770-8622.

T he f unTimers Ballroom Dance Club holds a dance most Fridays upstairs at the Elks Club on Ellis Street. Ballroom and Latin American dancing is featured from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Non-members welcome. For more information visit www.pentictonfuntimers.org or call Brian 250-492-7036. elks cluB on Ellis Street has drop-in fun darts, poker and pool at 7 p.m.

890 Wing of South Okanagan Air Force Association meets at 4 p.m. in the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. eagles have dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. and entertainment by Affordable Music from 7 to 11 p.m.

Guests welcome. a l c o h o l i c s anonymous has a group meet in Naramata at 8 p.m. at 3740 3rd St. in Community Church hall.

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. al-anon meeTs aT the Oasis United Church at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. from 6 to 7 p.m. For info call 250-490-9272. summerland Pleasure PainTers meet every Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre. New members and drop-ins are welcome.

Contact Ruth at 494-7627 for info.

PenTicTon seniors comPuTer Club dropin sessions Monday and

Friday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. People may sign up for memberships, classes or have computer problems solved. Lectures on Saturdays at 10 a.m. on computing-related topics. anaveTs has karaoke

by Jack Ramsay at 7 p.m., Scotch doubles pool at 6:30 p.m.

T he B ereavemenT resource Centre at 626 Martin St. hosts weekly drop-in grief support sessions Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

For more information on other available programs or support in the loss of a pet, please call 250-4901107. okanagan falls seniors’ Centre has music and coffee from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and crib at 1 p.m.

SATURDAY

SPCA and Critteraid. Drop off from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at IGA on Government Street. anaveTs has fun pool at noon, dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m. and entertainment by Shinddigger at 6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY March 9

l egion l adies auxiliary is hosting a pancake breakfast from 8:30 a.m. till noon in the hall, 502 Martin St. $4 gets you pancakes, sausage, ham, orange juice and coffee. Fifty cents more gives you strawberries and cream.

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the Penticton Community Centre from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Everyone is welcome. For more info contact info@ lakelandschurch.com. r oyal c anadian legion has perogies and sausages at 1 p.m. and a meat draw at 2 p.m. a l c o h o l i c s anonymous meeTs in OK Falls at 10:30 a.m. at 5328 Hawthorne St., then in Penticton at 11 a.m. for the women’s group at the Lawn Bowling Club, 260 Brunswick St. The Sunday 123 group meets at 8 p.m. in the Education Room in the basement of the Penticton hospital. The closed men’s group meets at 11 a.m. at the Eagles

hall at 1197 Main St., side door, upstairs.

MONDAY March 10

iode ThrifT shoP at 464 Main St. is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Clothing, kitchen wares, china items, pictures and more. fiTness friends meeT at 10 a.m. in the Legion hall at 502 Martin St. Come get in shape. Call Dot at 250-492-5400. anaveTs have darT and pool leagues at 7 p.m. and Stu’s kitchen opens at 5:30 p.m. elks cluB on Ellis Street has Monday night

pub league at 7:30 p.m.

Non-members welcome to join. r oyal c anadian legion branch 40 has dart dolls at 11 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m. and darts at 7 p.m. souTh main droP-in 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., and duplicate bridge at 1 p.m. m enTal W ellness cenTre has Brown Bag family support group from noon to 1 p.m. weekly and individual support for family members from 2 to 4 p.m. weekly. Call 250493-7338 for more info.

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a l c o h o l i c s anonymous has its 12 bells group at noon at the Oasis United Church at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. The Saturday night group meets at 8 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. and in Summerland, the Grapevine meeting is at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. Call service 24 hours is 250-490-9216. volunTeers are needed by many organizations in the community.

Call the South Okanagan Similkameen Volunteer Centre at 1-888 576-5661 or check out the web site at www.volunteercentre.info. Also, visit the Volunteer Centre exhibit at the Healthy Living Fair.

The healThy living Fair takes place at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, featuring speakers, activity demos, family entertainment, over 55 different organizations and health assessment stations where the public can access one-on-one reviews and info. r oyal c anadian legion branch 40 has crib at 10 a.m., a meat draw at 2 p.m. and singalong at 4 p.m. dinner/ dance at 5:30 p.m. with Company G at 7 p.m. elks cluB on Ellis Street has crib at 10 a.m., drop-in darts at 4 p.m., meat draw at 4:30 p.m. and dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by Karaoke with Anita. fraTernal order of Eagles have hamburgers from noon to 4 p.m.

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Guests welcome. chariTy BoTTle drive with all money going to the Penticton Regional Hospital pediatric ward,

dance to the greatest dance music ever made with D.J. Emil, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the South Main Drop-in Centre, 2965 South Main St. $3 per person. All welcome. anaveTs have horse races and meat draws at 2 p.m. Hamburgers and hot dogs available 1 to 3 p.m. elks cluB on Ellis Street has dog races at 2:30 p.m., M&M meat draw and Last Man Standing. fraTernal order of Eagles has wings from noon to 4 p.m. and a meat draw at 4 p.m. Members and guests welcome. lakelands church holds Sunday services on the second floor of

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calendar 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.

EvEning linE dAncing every Monday at 7 p.m., line dance lessons for beginners every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and intermediate every Thursday at 9 a.m. All lessons at the Oliver Senior Centre, 5876 Airport St., with teacher Claire Denney.

Call 778-439-2070 for more information.

Floor curling At 12:45 p.m. every Monday except holidays in the Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. FrAtErnAl ordEr oF Eagles has pub dart league at 7:30 p.m.

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Brown BAg lunch lectures at the Penticton Museum presents Keityh Borden with Grit behind the Glamour: working on movie sets. Presentations are in the museum auditorium (785 Main St.) and include coffee, tea and confections. Admission by donation.

PEnticton womEn in Business Luncheon on March 11. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. at the Penticton Ramada for lots of networking time and presentations to follow lunch from showcasers Karon Danks Barkheuizen of Swimming Dragon Chocolate Company and Sherry Ure, Naturopathic Doctor of South Okanagan Naturopathic Clinic.

Speaker Peg Barcelo of Fluff My House with ideas for updating business spaces, homes and yards this spring, staging for sell-

ing purposes, and more.

Pre-registration is necessary. RSVP to pwib@ telus.net by March 8. $20 members, $25 guests, $30 at the door for anyone not preregistered. yogA mEditAtion/vEgEtAriAn suPPEr is upstairs in the Elks Lodge at 344 Ellis St. in Penticton Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

Donations accepted. okAnAgAn FAlls sEniors’ Centre has pool at 6:30 p.m. and music from 7 to 9 p.m.

Elks on Ellis Street has crib wars at 1 p.m., fun darts and 10-card crib at 7 p.m.

FrAtErnAl ordEr oF Eagles has drop-in euchre at 7 p.m. Guests welcome. r oyAl c AnAdiAn lEgion has an executive meeting at 10 a.m., Navy Vets lunch and meeting starting at 11:30 a.m. and a service officer at 1 p.m. visPAssAnA (insight) mEditAtion for beginners or mature practitioners every Tuesday evening from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m.

Please call Debora for details at 250-462-7340.

All welcome, no charge.

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 250490-9272 for info.

PEnticton concErt BAnd rehearses from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Church, 1370 Church St. Intermediate to advanced musicians. All band instruments. The band is available for performances.

Phone 250-809-2087 for info or email info@pentictonconcertband.ca. thE south okAnAgAn and Similkameen MS Society has an informal coffee group that meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at

Cherry Lane Shopping Centre. For more info, call Sherry at 250-493-6564 or email sherry.wezner@ mssociety.ca. s outh o kAnAgAn toAstmAstErs meet every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the community services building at 5876 Airport St. in Oliver. Become a more confident speaker.

Call Bill at 250-485-0006 or Melba at 250-498-8850 for details.

90 wing oF South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together for a gab and coffee every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at 126 Dakota Ave. P E n t i c t o n toAstmAstErs mEEts every Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Shatford Centre at 760 Main St. Toastmasters is an excellent way to enhance confidence, speaking, and leadership skills in a fun, supportive setting.

Membership is open to anyone 18 and up. Guests are welcome and allowed up to three free meetings.

Call 250-492-2362 for more info. toPs B.c. 4454 has weekly meetings from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 445 Ellis St. Use back lane entrance.

Meetings are downstairs.

Phone Susan at 250-4965931 or Sally at 250-4926556. m EntAl wEllnEss cEntrE has individual support for family members in Summerland from 10 a.m. to noon at 13211 Henry St. Alcoholics Anonymous young person’s group at 7:30 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. in the Outreach Centre. Call/text Guy at 250-460-2466 or Niki at 250-460-0798. As well, the beginners’ meeting runs at 8 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at 157 Wade Ave.

UPCOMING EVENTS cowork PEnticton is hosting the next in a series of free info sessions on March 13 at noon for people considering self-employment. Our goal is to give people exploring entrepreneurship a simple, one-stop resource for their questions. These free sessions will be offered once a month from February to June.

Astronomy sociEty mEEts at the Okanagan College Penticton campus on March 13 at 7:15 p.m. with guest speaker Chris Purton on the topic: Your Future In The Galaxy. Call 250-490-8682 for more info. inviting All BridgEPlAying ladies and gentlemen to a bridge tournament on March 14 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Penticton United Church, 696 Main St. $15 includes a homemade lunch. Pre-register

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OHA wins a pair of championships Western News Staff

Timely goals and stellar goaltending helped the Okanagan Hockey Academy capture their first Canadian Sport School Hockey League Prep Division Championship.

The OHA upset the four-time defending champion Edge School for Athletes 3-2 March 2 at Vernon’s Kal Tire Place. Wyatt Sloboshan netted the winner with 5:03 remaining in the second period, while Ryan Bowen and Beck Malenstyn found the back of the net as the OHA erased an early 2-1 deficit in the second period. It’s the first time Edge didn’t win the Prep Division Championship. Edge forward Josh McKechney opened the scoring 1:30 into the game, while Danton Oliver gave them a 2-1 lead 2:11 into the second period. After that, OHA goalie Brody Willms turned aside 13 third-period shots and finished with 29 saves. His biggest came in the third period as he dove to preserve the one-goal lead.

The OHA cruised past the Pursuit of Excellence 10-4 on March 1 in the semifinal. Deven Sideroff scored a pair of goals while adding two assists. Malenstyn and Christian Brandt also scored two goals, while Andy Stevens earned four assists and Mathew Campese a goal and three points. Cole Kehler made 32 saves in the win.

PENTICTON VEES Nicolas Pierog circles the net behind Merritt Centennials goalie Devon Kero during action in the first game of the BCHL playoff series Tuesday at the South Okanagan Events Centre. The Vees take a two-game lead in the best-of-seven series into Friday’s first game in Merritt. If a fifth game is necessary it will be in Penticton on March 10.

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Goal surge powers Vees Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

A third-period surge with three powerplay goals lifted the Penticton Vees to a 6-3 win against the Merritt Centennials.

With the victory Wednesday evening at the South Okanagan Events Centre, the Vees lead the BCHL’s Interior Division semifinal series 2-0.

The game didn’t start as planned for the Vees as Shane McColgan turned the puck over at the blue line, resulting in Centennials forward James Neil beating Hunter Miska for a short-handed goal. Brad McClure evened things up scoring with 25 seconds remaining in the period.

In the middle stanza, the Centennials scored another short-handed goal courtesy of Sebastien Pare, then Scott Patterson gave the Centennials a 3-1 cushion. Vees coach Fred Harbinson said the two shorthanded goals were a result of not executing properly.

At 14:17 of the second period, Nic Pierog delivered a hard check on Wayland Williams, who coughed up the puck allowing McColgan to set up Cody DePourcq to make it 3-2.

Harbinson said his teams physical play has picked up.

“Pierog, he’s been throwing the body big time both games,” said Harbinson.

“Our forecheck is where everything starts.

Tried to force their defence into areas where they turn the puck over.”

McClure said plays such as Pierog’s hit lead to goals.

“If Nic doesn’t finish his check, it gives their D-men a little bit more time and space. I think all four lines are doing that right now.”

DePourcq, who fought Gavin Gould six minutes into the game, scored the equalizer on the power play set up by Pierog and Ben Dalpe. McColgan and McClure also scored on the power-play, which went 3-for-7 in the game. McColgan’s goal proved to be the winner.

“I thought we were playing pretty well,” said Harbinson. “The power-play owed the team after giving up two short handers. They did come through in the end. Struck in the third period when we needed it the most.

“Down 3-1, I thought we didn’t quit, we kept pushing,” continued Harbinson.

“We got some timely goals. I just thought that we kind of wore them down.”

The Vees didn’t give up much defensively either. Miska made 18 saves, while Olivier Mantha saved all 20 shots faced in an 8-0 win Tuesday.

“I thought we finished the way we wanted to,” said McClure. “We put ourselves in kind of a tough position going into the third. We dug ourselves out of it.

I think it’s just a little learning lesson that we need to play a full 60.”

With Game 3 being played in Merritt on Friday, Harbinson said they just need to make sure they are on top of their details.

“Make sure to play the same in Merritt as they did at home,” said Harbinson.

After having 1,358 fans in the SOEC for Game 1, 1,445 fans attended Game 2. The Vees averaged 2,106 fans in the regular season. BCHL commissioner John Grisdale responded to an email in regards to the playoffs starting on Tuesday, which was voted on by the governors.

“There was only a short amount of time to get in four rounds of playoffs based on the end of the season,” wrote Grisdale, adding that the Western Canada Cup and RBC schedules are already established.

“The higher seeded team gets to pick whether they start at home on the Tuesday or on the road so they would get the Friday/Saturday but lose home ice in case of a game 7.”

Vees notes: The BCHL announced its regular season award winners. Brett Beauvais was named the league’s top defenceman, while the goaltending duo of Miska and Mantha were awarded the Wally Forslund Trophy as the BCHL’s Top Goaltending tandem as they combined to post the lowest goals-against average in the regular season at 2.27.

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OHA Varsity Red defends title

Okanagan Hockey Academy Red took home the Varsity Division Championship for the second consecutive season. They shutout Swiss International Sports & Education Centre 3-0 in Vernon, March 2.

OHA goalie Bailey Stephens made 23 saves, while Blake Holowaty potted the winner at 11:52 of the first period. OHA Red made it 2-0 15 seconds later on a goal by Blake Holowaty Konnar Dechaine. Ryan Murphy scored the OHA’s third goal. Bogdan Sharapat made 38 saves for SISEC. The win gives the OHA three championships in five years. OHA Red coach Robert Dirk said the championship gives the players a sense of accomplishment and achievement “We played a very sound and effective defensive game which was the strength of our hockey club this season,” said Dirk, whose team allowed 55 goals in 30 games.

“The players understood what they needed to do to be effective and they successfully carried out the game plan to ensure we won.”

In the semifinal, the OHA pushed Pursuit of Excellence Varsity aside 6-0. Brandon Wells made 22 saves.

OHA females named to national team

Hockey Canada announced on Wednesday the 22 players who will compete for National Women’s Under-18 Team at the 2014 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Women’s World Championship in Budapest, Hungary March 23-30. Among the roster players are Okanagan Hockey Academy’s Hannah Miller, who won a gold medal at the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Women’s World Championship in Finland last January.

Miller will be joined by teammates Micah Hart of Saanichton, B.C. and Vancouver’s Brielle Bellerive.

Canada plays its first game against Japan at 6 p.m. local time/12 p.m. ET on March 23 and also faces Finland and the Czech Republic later in the preliminary round.

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John Chomlack proves it’s never too late to start playing hockey.

The Elk Point, Alta. native first took to the ice when he moved to Summerland when he was 40.

He played with old-timers when he was younger and said it was easier because of the age difference. The 81-year-old jokes he still doesn’t skate that well.

Last Friday Chomlack made his last appearance for the season with the Summerland Kinsmen and he went out in style. Taking a feed from a teammate, Chomlack skated towards the crease and scored. He celebrated with his arms in the air and decided to call it a day. As he told his friends he had to leave, they all tapped their sticks on the ice for him.

“We just love him.

We’re all hoping when we’re 80 that we can still be playing,” said Larry Hollenbeck, Chomlack’s neighbour of 10 years who organizes the hockey gatherings. “He’s such a good sport.”

Hollenbeck said they just couldn’t be without him.

“There is nobody that doesn’t like him, he’s Mr. Friendly,” said Hollenbeck. “He’s just a go getter and hard working.”

Doug Penrose, who has played with Chomlack for

JOHN CHOMLACK, 81, is a popular member of the Kinsmen who play hockey twice a week at the Summerland Arena. Chomlack began playing hockey when he was 40 years old.

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three years, said Chomlack is a great guy to be with.

“I have respect for him still playing,” he said. “I like playing with him and guys like to try and set him up for goals. It’s a good feeling to see him score.”

The Kinsmen, Chomlack said, play whatever positions they want.

“Most of the time I was just in somebody’s way,” he said. “I hope to keep doing that when I’m 91.”

While Chomlack never

played minor hockey, he got involved as a coach and travelled extensively with teams from atom to bantam. Playing with the old-timers helped Chomlack understand the game and he passed that knowl-

edge onto his players.

“I discovered that a skater could be a hockey player if he’s a good skater,” he said. “The best skater is always the best hockey player. If you don’t have the puck, you can’t do anything with it.”

Chomlack, who keeps busy off the ice with a music ministry performing at women’s and men’s prisons, loves hitting the ice twice a week with the Summerland group. Donning his Canadian jersey with Chomlack and 80 on the back, he likes playing the left wing.

“If I play right wing, most of the time I can’t pick up the puck,” he said.”I’m not a breakaway goal scorer. I’m not a good enough skater for that. I usually stumble over my own stick.”

The Canadian jersey Chomlack wears was a Christmas gift by the team.

It’s a life-time jersey for life-time membership.

“That’s a real honour.

You have to reach 80 to be playing to get that honour,” said Chomlack, who has great grandchildren. “I can see people 20 years younger than me don’t do what I’m doing. I’m really thankful. Anytime that you can be doing things that a big percentage of them can’t, you want to be thankful for that.”

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Division of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League, but in the end, the win went to Armstrong, not Summerland.

The final game took place in Summerland on March 5 as the Steam hosted the North Okanagan Knights.

The first period belonged to the Knights, with two power play goals to take a decisive lead.

In the second period, Paulsen Lautard of the Steam scored at 6:28, assisted by Daylan Robertson and Michael Winnitoy.

The Steam tied the game in the third period at 15:21 as Sam Nigg scored, with assists from Jordan Boultbee and Dylan Burton.

A power play goal

by Lautard at 8:13 gave Summerland the lead.

Robertson and Easton Bodeux had the assists.

Less than two minutes later, the game changed.

The Knights had a shorthanded goal at 6:15 to tie the game, followed by a goal at 2:36 and an empty net goal with 36 seconds remaining.

Steam goalie Brett Huber made 27 saves in the loss.

Steam coach John DePourcq said two Steam penalties early in the game gave the Knights an advantage, resulting in the two power play goals.

The Steam players persevered and were able to keep the game close until the end.

“I’m very proud of what they’ve done and how hard they’ve

worked,” DePourcq said.

Going into the division semi-finals, the Steam held the top spot among the five teams in the Okanagan/Shuswap Conference.

The Steam was able to force Game 7 after winning 2-1 in overtime in Armstrong.

Nigg scored the winner, while Darren Hogg made 42 saves.

“To finish in first place in our division was a goal we had all set to achieve,” DePourcq said.

Coaches and management at the team will now work on a strategy for the next season, which begins in fall.

“We’re already starting to recruit for our spring camp, which will happen in early April,” he said.

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Apex Freestyle Club hosted 47 athletes at Apex Mountain for its third regional fun event.

AFC was joined by athletes from Kelowna’s Big White and Vernon’s Silver Star. AFC coach Kenni Kuroda said it was a great success.

“For the AFC athletes to compete in a fun event, especially those who are not in a competitive program, it gives them a chance to see what competition is about without any pressures,” said Kuroda.

The event is directed towards the Jumps and Bumps skiers ages five through 12. AFC’s competitive skiers took part to give the younger athletes a chance to see what they can strive for.

“Most want the opportunity to compete as well,” said Kuroda. “It’s an excellent platform to launch them into the competitive program when they reach the age of 12 or 13.”

Jon Hodal is the coach of that program and Kuroda said he works tirelessly with the athletes. Hodal helps bring them to a level where they can move up to the competitive team. The weekend event consisted of a dual mogul format as athletes ski head-to-head although speed isn’t a focus and scores are awarded for turns and air.

“The course is on a moderate slope although for the little ones, it may be a little intimidating, but we stress the fun in it which generally takes away any anxieties,” said Kuroda. “They all did extremely well and I am pleased with everyone’s performance. I give them all credit for just competing in this event.”

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By The Numbers BCHL

Interior Division (as of March.5) GP W L T Otl y-Penticton 58 36 16 2 4 x-W.Kelowna 58 35 15 3 5 x-Merritt 58 31 22 4 1 x-Vernon 58 30 18 4 6 Salmon Arm 58 25 24 1 8 Trail 58 10 42 2 4 Island Division GP y-Victoria 58 x-Powell R. 58 x-Nanaimo 58 Cowichan V. 58 x-Alberni V. 58

W 37 36 27 22 21

L 15 16 28 30 28

T 3 2 1 2 2

Mainland Division GP W L T t-Langley 58 37 13 3 x-Prince G. 58 32 20 4 x-Coquitlam 58 27 26 2 x-Surrey 58 25 30 1 Chilliwack 58 14 37 2 x = Clinched Playoff Spot y = Clinched Division z = Clinched Conference t = Clinched 1st in League

KIJHL Pts 74 73 66 64 51 22

Pts 8 8 3 0

Otl 5 2 3 2 5

Pts 77 68 56 51 30

Neil Murdoch Division GP W L Nelson 6 4 2 Beaver Valley 4 4 0 Castlegar 4 0 4 Spokane 6 2 4

T 0 0 0 0

Otl 0 0 0 0

Pts 8 8 0 4

T 0 0 0 0

Otl 1 2 0 0

Pts 9 4 8 2

2.25 2.26 2.27 2.42 2.44

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PTS PIM 80 34 58 32 49 44 41 8 41 12 38 16 32 12 29 56 25 27 24 38 21 2 19 34 17 21 14 32 12 50 12 24 11 57 9 66 8 26 7 2

GP W L T GAA SV%

Hunter Miska, Pen 34 19 12 2 2.26 O. Mantha, Pen 28 17 9 0 2.27

GP W Creston V. 4 4 Kimberley 5 4 Fernie 5 1 Columbia V. 4 0

Doug Birks Division

Goalie Leaders GP W L T GAA SV%

Vees goalies

Pts 6 0 8 9

Otl 0 0 1 0

26

A 39 45 18 24 32 18 17 21 16 17 13 15 7 9 9 9 10 6 7 4

Otl 0 0 0 1

T 0 0 0 0

A. Rockwood, Coq 57 13 61 74

Vess Scoring Leaders GP G Brad McClure 58 41 Brett Beauvais 57 13 Nicolas Pierog 58 31 Ben Dalpe 56 17 Steen Cooper 57 9 Cody DePourcq 58 20 Max Coatta 50 15 Travis Blanleil 52 8 Jack Ramsey 57 9 Riley Alferd 57 7 Erik Benoit 20 8 P. Stoykewych 53 4 Cam Amantea 38 10 Matt Serratore 58 5 Alex Coulombe 54 3 S. McColgan 16 3 Chris Rygus 55 1 Patrick Sexton 58 3 J. Hilderman 45 1 Josh Blanchard 28 3

T 0 0 0 0

L 0 1 3 4

Brad McClure, Pen 58 41 39 80

1 2 0 1 3

L 4 4 0 2

Eddie Mountain Division

PIM 36 35 26

10 12 9 9 11

GP W 7 3 4 0 4 4 7 4

Pts 77 74 55 46 44

GP G A PTS Landon Smith, SA 58 43 40 83 M. Fitzgerald, Vic 58 27 56 83 G. Fitzgerald, Vic 51 35 46 81

20 19 17 24 23

Summerland Kelowna Osoyoos N. Okanagan

Otl 3 4 2 4 7

League Leaders

Jeff Smith, PR 34 Hunter Miska, Pen 34 O. Mantha, Pen 28 B. Crossthwaite, Lan37 Alex Murray, PG 38

Playoff standings Okanagan Division

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GP W Kamloops 5 4 Chase 5 1 100 Mile House 5 4 Sicamous 5 1

L 0 2 1 4

OMAHA Representative playoffs standings, Mar. 5 Midget Tier 2 Male Team W L T GF GA Pts Kelowna 4 0 0 34 4 8 Kamloops 4 2 0 18 25 8 Penticton 2 2 0 12 13 4 G. Vernon 0 2 0 3 19 0 Salmon Arm 0 2 0 4 8 0 West Kelowna 0 2 0 6 8 0 Bantam Tier 2 Male Team W L Penticton 4 1 West Kelowna 5 3 Kamloops 2 2 Kelowna 1 2 G. Vernon 0 2 Salmon Arm 0 2 Bantam Tier 3 Male Team W L Kamloops 6 1 Kelowna 3 2 Merritt 2 2 South Okanagan 2 2 Penticton 0 2 Salmon Arm 0 2 West Kelowna 0 2

T GF GA 0 27 8 0 33 20 0 12 13 0 8 16 0 0 18 0 4 9

Pts 8 10 4 2 0 0

T GF GA Pts 0 49 20 12 0 23 28 6 0 20 18 4 0 25 19 4 0 5 10 0 0 2 16 0 0 4 17 0

Peewee Tier 2 Male Team W L T GF GA Pts Penticton 6 1 0 30 16 12

West Kelowna Salmon Arm Winfield Kelowna G. Vernon Kamloops

5 2 1 1 0 0

4 2 2 2 2 2

Peewee Tier 3 Male Team W L South Okanagan 4 0 Kelowna 4 2 West Kelowna 2 3 Merritt 2 3 Kamloops 1 2 Penticton 1 2 Salmon Arm 0 2

0 0 0 0 0 0

29 21 9 9 3 5

29 9 11 11 17 13

T GF GA 0 26 6 0 30 21 0 23 23 0 26 26 0 11 22 0 11 17 0 4 16

10 4 2 2 0 0 Pts 8 8 4 4 2 2 0

Recreation League Playoff Standings, Mar. 5 Atom Dev Koteles Conf/Berg/Fisher Divison Team W L T GF GA Pts Kamloops 1 5 0 0 38 16 10 Kamloops 2 3 1 1 24 17 7 West Kelowna 1 2 2 0 14 19 4 Penticton 1 2 2 0 13 19 4 G. Vernon 2 2 0 14 14 4 Kelowna 2 0 3 1 8 14 1 Kelowna 1 0 4 0 11 23 0 Atom Dev Michie Conf/Adolphe DivisionC Team W L T GF GA Pts South Okanagan 1 4 0 1 25 13 Merritt MHA 1 3 1 0 24 13 6 Salmon Arm 2 3 1 0 11 8 6 G. Vernon 2 2 1 2 11 8 6 West Kelowna 2 1 1 2 19 22 4 Summerland 1 2 1 13 10 3 Kaml. PWFem 1 2 1 9 16 3 Penticton 2 1 2 1 22 26 3 North Okanagan 1 1 3 0 11 14 2 Kelowna 4 0 4 0 10 25 0

West Kelowna 1 Kelowna 6 West Kelowna 2 Summerland 1 Kelowna 3 Kelowna 8 Kelowna 5 Penticton 2 Kelowna 2 Kelowna 7 South Okanagan 1 Kelowna 1 West Kelowna 3 Penticton 1 Kelowna 4

4 6 4 3 2 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2 3 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

23 41 32 26 14 13 24 18 11 1 4 6 6 7 7

South Central , Midget Rec Team W L T GF GA Penticton 1 8 2 0 39 24 Kelowna 2 5 2 0 33 17 Kelowna 6 5 2 0 37 20 Kelowna 7 4 0 44 32 Kelowna 7 3 2 0 24 25 Kelowna 8 2 2 0 19 15 West Kelowna 1 2 2 0 12 14 Kelowna 3 2 3 0 16 20 West Kelowna 2 1 2 0 13 14 Kelowna 5 0 2 0 4 10 Summerland 1 0 2 0 3 16 West Kelowna 3 0 2 0 4 8 Kelowna 4 0 2 0 8 11 South Okanagan 1 0 2 0 4 16 Penticton 2 0 2 0 4 16 Penticton 3 0 2 0 4 10

8 12 8 6 5 4 4 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts 16 10 10 14 6 4 4 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

PMRHL

Final standings Team GP EcoDry 28 Mule Broncos 28 Hitmen 28 Game Time 28 Cawston Cold 28

W 21 17 13 8 4

LT 5 2 7 4 11 4 191 213

GF 204 153 181 149 95

GA Pts 122 44 101 38 141 30 228 17 190 11

Dart Association

South Central , Atom Rec Team W L T GF GA Penticton 3 8 0 0 57 20 Penticton 1 4 2 0 47 27 Penticton 2 4 2 0 46 26 Penticton 4 2 2 0 12 17 Summerland 1 2 2 0 20 16 Summerland 2 2 2 0 11 22 West Kelowna 4 0 2 0 4 12 Princeton 0 2 0 6 20 South Okanagan 1 0 2 0 2 26 West Kelowna 1 0 2 0 4 6 West Kelowna 2 0 2 0 2 15 West Kelowna 3 0 2 0 4 8

Pts 16 8 8 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0

Spring standings week two A Division Rnk Team Mon Pts 1 Anaf Smokin Aces 9 2 Best Damn SB # 1 6 3 Clancey’s Snipers 8 4 Anaf Wreckers 4 4 Elks Avengers 6 6 Elks Factors 5 7 Barley Mill Dart Bags 3 8 Legion Dreggers 0 9 Anaf Vixens 3 10 Elks Kodiaks 1

Ttl 18 15 11 10 10 9 8 5 3 1

South Central , Peewee Rec Team W L T GF GA Penticton 1 6 1 0 45 18 West Kelowna 4 2 0 36 33 Princeton 3 2 0 31 22 West Kelowna 3 2 2 0 19 21 Penticton 2 2 3 0 23 27 West Kelowna 4 1 2 0 16 14 South Okanagan 1 0 2 0 4 13 Summerland 1 0 2 0 6 21 West Kelowna 1 0 2 0 0 11

Pts 12 8 6 4 4 2 0 0 0

B Division Rnk Team Mon Pts 1 Clancey’s Arrows 6 2 Anaf A and H 4 3 Elks Bullits 4 4 Legion DDT 3 5 Clancey’s Crushers 5 6 OK Falls Legion 2 6 Eagles Eyes 3 6 Eagles Flytes 4 9 Anaf Hand Grenades 3 10 Elks Points 1

Ttl 11 10 9 8 7 6 6 6 5 2

South Central , Bantam Rec Team W L T GF GA Pts Penticton 3 8 0 0 39 13 16

14 27 23 19 17 15 37 16 13 14 12 11 10 13 18

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Honourable mentions: ET 120, Dee Jalava 133, Mersich 120, Thew 130 out, Events 146 out

Bowling stats February 24 to March 2

Sun Country Lanes Tues Club 55+ Men’s high hame scratch: Bill Pick 288 Men’s high series scratch: Rick Redwod 630 Men’s high game handicap: Bill Pick 305 Men’s high series handicap: Walter Mann 654 Men’s high series handicap:Bill Pick 654

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Manny Bahniwal of the Penticton Murray GM bantam tier 2 Vees scored the first goal in a 2-1 Vees win against the West Kelowna Warriors to win the Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association playoffs.

Bahniwal’s coach Rob McLaughlin said he had a great game.

“Manny was tenacious, he was always moving his feet. He was going to the net. He was in the right areas.”

Ladies’high game scratch: Edith Jeremy 160 Ladies’high series scratch:Edith Jeremy 512 Ladies’high game handicap: Roberta Hall 261 Ladies’high series handicap: Roberta Hall 700

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Team high game scratch: Top Hats 733 Team high series scratch: Top Hats 1936 Men’s most pins-over-average: Walter Mann + 54 Men’s most POA: Bill Pick + 54 Ladies’most POA: Roberta Hall +100 Thurs Club 55+ Men’s high game scratch:Nick Culic 230 Men’s high series scratch:Nick Culic 562 Men’s high game handicap: Ralph Richmond 263 Men’s high series handicap: Ralph Richmond 631 Ladies’high game scratch: Lynn Schulberg 222 Ladies’high series scratch: Lynn Schulberg 568 Ladies’high game handicap: Lynn Schulberg 233 Ladies’high series handicap: Gloria Dickson 626 Team high game scratch:Gizmo’s 700 Team high series scratch: Gizmo’s 1853 Men’s most POA: Ralph Richmond +31 Ladies’most POA: Gloria Dickson +26 Youth League Bantams high game scratch: Kimberley Pierre 144 Bantams high series scratch: Kimberley Pierre 336 Bantams high game POA: Kimberley Pierre +29 Bantams high series POA: Delaney Pierre +19 Jr/Sr high game scratch: Dalton Williams 234 Jr/Sr high series scratch: Dalton Williams 593 Jr/Sr high game POA: Parker Peterson + 48 Jr/Sr high series POA: Jenna Redpath + 77

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Business reporter: Steve Kidd • Phone: 492-3636 ext. 216 E-mail: skidd@pentictonwesternnews.com

News win gives Jumpstart a boost Steve Kidd

Western News Staff

There’s no doubt that news stories can bring about change, but it’s rare that a journalist gets to turn a story into direct financial aid.

But that’s exactly what happened for Western News sports editor Emanuel Sequeira, when he entered his story about a local hockey program into a national competition.

Canadian Tire partnered with the Canadian Community Newspaper Association to create the Jumpstart Awards, linked to their own Jumpstart program, which helps families who cannot afford to enrol their children in sport or recreation activities, dedicated to removing barriers, so children can participate in organized sport and recreation.

Sequeira’s story on a Queen’s Park Elementary program partially funded by the local Jumpstart chapter, was selected as one of 12 finalists, selected from entries across Canada, and winning a $5,000 grant to be donated to the Penticton’s Jumpstart chapter featured in his story.

“Winning this award is a pleasant surprise,” said Sequeira. “When I initially wrote the story about the final Learn to Skate session for Queen’s Park Elementary School, my only hope was that people would enjoy reading it. I think it’s great that our local Jumpstart chapter will receive $5,000 on behalf of our newspaper.”

Doug McMillan, the local Canadian Tire dealer, and a big supporter of the Jumpstart program, called the win “awesome.”

“That means $5,000 on top of the $30,000 we have already goes to put

ting kids into sports,” he said. “It will be excellent, because we always run out of money every year, so that will be $5,000 more to help more kids.”

Even before the win, McMillan said, Sequeira’s story was helping kids, detailing the community initiative that is helping support the Learn to Skate program.

“I remember reading the story, but I didn’t realize he submitted it. I thought it was a pretty good story and to be honest with you, all the dealers in B.C. were phoning me about it,” said McMillan. The community initiative is not well known. Now it is building where we are getting more communities in B.C. doing the same sort of thing, maybe not hockey, but soccer or another sport.”

Sequeira wasn’t the only Western News journalist to get good news this month.

Joe Fries was also notified he is a finalist in the environmental writing category of the B.C. & Yukon Community Newspaper Association’s annual awards for his July 2013 piece on an Arctic charr farm that was under construction next to the Okanagan River south of Oliver.

The story relied on multiple freedom of information requests and interviews to explain to readers the extent of environmental concerns about the facility and its owner’s plan to address those issues.

“There were tons of questions in the community about this fish farm, so I knew it was a story I had to get,” said Fries.

“I put it in a lot of time and effort to get at the facts at the heart of the story, and it feels good to be recognized for that.”

BEST IN RETAIL — Don Robertson, proprietor of Elliott Row Men’s Wear, along with his wife Lori, receives the 2014 Retail Excellence Award from Don Kendall, representing the award sponsor, the Western News, in a special ceremony at the Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce offices.

Photo courtesy Chris Cornett

Meet your Maker in the Okanagan Western News Staff

Next week, local food businesses in the Okanagan and Similkameen will gather in Kelowna for Meet Your Maker, one of three B.C. networking events bringing together local food buyers and producers to meet and grow their businesses.

“Each year this event has developed further and previous attendees are reporting positive results from the connections they’re making at Meet Your Maker,” said Jennifer Vincent, a Penticton entrepreneur and the Okanagan event organizer.

“It’s rare to get this mix of industry in one room.”

Restaurants, caterers, grocers, food delivery companies, wholesal-

ers, food processors, fishers, farmers and ranchers are congregating in Kelowna for a day of workshops, talks and structured networking.

Kelowna was chosen for its central location, with attendees coming from all parts of the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys as well as Vancouver, the Shuswap and the Thompson regions.

Meet Your Maker is organized

by FarmFolk CityFolk and is held in three regions: Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island and for the second year, in the Okanagan.

The event started in 2008, and over its six years, hundreds of B.C.’s food businesses have met, negotiated, and sealed deals, accounting for sales of more than $1 million.

LIMITED TIME COMPOST BIN PRE‐SALE MARCH 1 to 23, 2014!

Pre-purchase a Green Cone or Compost Bin from March 1st to 23rd. Join us for free composting and rain harvesting workshops all March! Visit www.rdos.bc.ca for details.

Pre‐purchase loca�ons March 1st to 23rd  Art Knapp’s Plantland and Florists, Pen�cton  Canadian Tire, Pen�cton Loca�on Only  Giardino Pen�cton Nursery, Pen�cton  RONA, Pen�cton Loca�on Only  Whole Foods Market, Pen�cton

 Summerland Municipal Hall  Keremeos Municipal Office  Osoyoos Sonora Community Centre  Oliver Sanitary Landll  Princeton Municipal Hall

This year the Okanagan event, sponsored by Overwaitea Food Group and Sysco, is scheduled for March 10 at the East Kelowna Hall.

This year there is a focus on business and relationship development for attendees with workshops for producers to learn how to craft an effective sales pitch, a discussion panel with several media representatives on building successful media relations, led by professionals from print, tv, radio and social media, and exploring agritourism opportunities.

Businesses interested in attending can find more information on FarmFolk CityFolk’s website (www.farmfolkcityfolk.ca) under events.

The Green Cone: $105.15 (plus tax) Breaks down all cooked foods and meat

Compost Bin: $44.00 (plus tax) Helps create compost from yard waste, fruits and vegetables

Free Compos�ng and Rain Harves�ng Workshops Throughout March  Saturday March 8, Osoyoos Sonora Centre,

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For more informa�on on upcoming workshops visit: www.rdos.bc.ca or call 250‐490‐4129

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Okanagan College Students’ Union Students Support International Women’s Day

Playful Empowering Transformative

wendy@loacoach.ca 250.490.6055 • loacoach.ca Amberlee erdmAnn (SOVAS) and Cassie Thompson, Kayla Swaenepoel, Jared Colier of the Okanagan College Students Union gave out t-shirts and cake on Thursday at the Centre of excellence to celebrate International Women’s day. SOVAS will be at Peaches on march 8, from 2 to 3 p.m. with information on available resources.

Harpreet Sidhu/Western news

Equality key to progress International Women’s Day (IWD) has been observed since the early 1900’s, a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialized world when the labour movement championed the rights of all workers.

In 1911, men and women in Europe held the first IWD with rallies and campaigns for women’s rights to work, vote, get training, hold public office and end discrimination.

Over time, International Women’s Day has grown to become a global day of recognition and celebration.

The theme was expanded by the United Nations in 1975 with the International Women’s Year. Today, International Women’s Day is a national holiday in many countries and celebrated in many more.

Following the United Nations’ lead, Canada chose March 8 as International

Women’s Day (IWD).

There has been significant change and a shift in attitude in both women’s and society’s thoughts about women’s contribution to the world.

Some think that ‘all the battles have been won for women. Others see the persistent challenges of ingrained and complex patriarchal thinking that creates conditioned cultures of limiting beliefs and values that span all ages

and genders globally.

With more women in positions of economic and governmental power and increased critical mass of women’s visibility as impressive role models in every aspect of life, one could think that women have gained true equality.

The unfortunate fact is that women are still not paid equally to that of their male counterparts, women still are not present in equal numbers in business or

politics, and globally women’s education, health and the violence against them is worse than that of men.

While progress has been made, with rights and freedoms won and the voices and wisdom of women sought after in many circles, there is still work to do.

The work is not to benefit women’s power and influence for the sake of it.

Equality does not equate to sameness, for the female perspective is different than the male perspective.

Inviting and hearing the authentic feminine

voice benefits everyone.

This is summed up in the United Nations 2014 theme, “Equality for women is progress for all” which emphasizes how gender equality, empowerment of women, women’s full enjoyment of human rights and the eradication of poverty are essential to economic and social development around the world.

Samarpan Faasse – Fundraising & Public Relations Coordinator, South Okanagan Women In Need Society T. 250.493.4366, ext.110 ~ E. fundraising@ sowins.com

The Okanagan Skaha Teachers’ Union Social Justice Commitee is proud to celebrate women’s achievements - social, cultural, legal, economic, and beyond.

“Nobody can make you feel inferior without your permission”

SOWINS & SunFM/EZRock with Community Partners present the 9th annual

WOMEN

FRONT & CENTRE “Celebrating Change & Transformation” Sunday, March 16th, 2014 12 noon to 3 PM at Linden Gardens’ Frog City Café in Kaleden (buffet at 12:30pm, no host bar)

Bring a special woman guest to lunch and write a note to share what you admire about her. A selection of the statements will be read, followed by lunch and keynote speaker, author Jo Dibblee.

“Frock Off: Living Undisguised” is a memoir about the power of blind optimism in the face of adversity, poverty, tragedy, neglect, rejection, assault and betrayal. It is a story about change and transformation.

Jo’s interactive presentation will provide the inspiration, energy, engagement and tools for each of us to begin the process of recognizing and removing the frocks that limit our lives. www.frock-off.com

Tickets: $25 or $35 Books Available with book before March 6 th

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Predeceased by his daughter Katharine and his brother Ken. He also leaves behind his dogs, Annie and Sam and black cat, Hannah.

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Vili Heczko Sr. at the age of 77. He is survived by his family in Canada including his loving wife of 49 years, Millie from Calgary; son Vili Jr. (Lori) from Kelowna along with their 3 kids â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Olivia, Madeline, and Dylan; sister Elaine Koudelka (Vince) from Penticton and their family; his brotherin-law George Hrabanek (Elishka) from Edmonton and their family; along with many extended family members in Europe. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Calgary Health Trust in his name at: www.calgaryhealthtrust.ca/donate/ as the medical community in Calgary took excellent care of him. All the best in your next journey Pops. You will be greatly missed!

Messages of remembrance may be left for the family at: www. southcalgaryfuneralcentre.ca

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Giant Indoor Yard & Bake Sale. Church of The Nazarene, 523 Jermyn Ave, Sat Mar. 08th, 8am-1pm, around the back in the gym. Proceeds to go to Jamie Weberg and Family, who has been diagnosed with bone cancer.

Moving & Garage Sale, tools, clothing, toys, furniture, SatSun, 273 Scott Ave., 8-4

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

Rubbish Removal Garbage hauling, metal hauling, batteries, furniture/appliances hauled to dump, dirty jobs too! (250)462-2146 PENTICTON Junk Removal!

Anything goes!

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

Pets & Livestock

Livestock 2 Black Angus Bulls and 1 York/Landrace X Boar for sale.

(250)546-9766 Premium Wood Shavings New supplier of Animal bedding, starting at $250 for 54 cubic yards delivered, (250)770-0214

Oliver Indoor Flea Market Saturday, 8am-4pm Sunday, 9am-3pm 12,000 sqft of treasures Turn downhill at Chevron New vendors welcome call Cory 250-408-4222

Heavy Duty Machinery SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-260-0217.

Medical Supplies

Due to illness, must part with Puggle puppy, please call for details, (250)276-7333

SHOPRIDER Power chairs in excellent condition, Model P242L 14 in. tires, indoor/outdoor use. Used Approx 18 months New batteries $1695.

Model P242M 10 in. tires, indoor/outdoor use. Brand New $1995. Vernon area can be delivered. 403- 5402991

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for Sale

Appliances

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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Pets

www.belcan.ca lenmass@gmail.com

Exp. framer and/or apprentice req., must have hand tools & vehicle, 250-490-6794

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Garden & Lawn Valley Wide Lawn & Yard Care. Fully experienced fruit tree and landscape pruner.

Now booking 2014 lawn care packages. Mowing, power raking and aeration. NO charge fertilizer program, free estimates. Phone Gerald at 250493-5161. Serving Penticton to Osoyoos areas.

Services

Owner - Operator

NOW HIRING

1077 Westminster Ave, Penticton, 1697 Fairview Road, Penticton, #100-2695 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton Food Counter Attendant (NOC: 6641) 25 Vacancies Flex Position: Permanent, Full-Time, Part-Time, Shift, Weekend, Day, Night, Evening, $10.25 Hourly + Medical Benefits Start Date: ASAP No experience or education required Apply now to: b.sym@shaw.ca Fax: 1.778.476.5991 Mail: 331 Martin St, Penticton, BC, V2A 5K6

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Heavy Duty Whirlpool washer, 8 cycle, good working cond. & dryer, $100, (250)492-0029

Auctions

Firewood/Fuel A-1 Firewood, Full cords, Fir, $250, split & delivered, 1/2 cords & 1/4 cords avail., free delivery, 250-770-0827, 250809-0127 eves.

Dry firewood, pine, $200/cord, split & delivered for free, partial cords also avail. ,call (250)462-7476

Furniture

Misc. Wanted Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Estates, Gold & Silver Coins + 499-0251Chad Coin Op Washing/Dryer machines. Any condition. Can pick up. 250-549-0644 COLLECTOR looking to buy a coin collection. Also looking for coins, bars, medals, ingots from Royal Canadian Mint, Franklin Mint, US Mint & others. Todd 250-864-3521 I make house calls! looking for cat scratching poles and tree, 778-476-1717

Sporting Goods

SLIDE INTO COMFORT w/ A BRAND NEW QUEEN MATTRESS $160. Still in plastic, mfg. warranty.

250.870.2562

RUGER GP 100’s, American’s, 243, 308, 270, 30-06, Scout, Hawkeye, Glock 17, 20, 21, 22, CZ 527 & 452, all in stock at Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat. 10-6 facebook.com/ WeberMarkin

Contractors

Contractors

Queen pillowtop mattress & boxspring, $150, single pillowtop mattress & boxspring, $100, Washer & dryer, $175, delivery avail., 250-770-0827

Lisa Beattie Scheduler/HR assistant 103 Duncan Avenue Penticton, BC V2A 2Y3 Fax: (250) 490-8523 lisa.beattie@thehamletsatpenticton.com Thank you to all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS REPAIRS PAINTING PLUMBING FULLY LICENSED & INSURED CALL TED

250-809-9068

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Houses For Sale AFFORDABLE LUXURY BETTER THAN NEW. Completely redone beauty, over 2100 sq ft on one level. Many features not found in an new home in this price range. 9 new app. 4 rooms with fireplaces, huge birch kitchen, hardwood and tile flooring, built in wall to wall entertainment centre, huge garage, lots of parking. Country setting, Vernon area. Compare value, you won’t be disappointed. $479,900.

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Open Houses OPEN HOUSE MAR 9TH. 16748 85th Surrey, Gorgeous Fleetwood Home. 6 bedroom, 4 bath, 3,651 sq ft. Lot 6,069 sq ft. 18yrs old. A grand entrance with vaulted ceilings, and massive windows, Kitchen/family room are open concept.

Family room shares a double fireplace with the den. Mountain view $649,999. For virtual tour: info@ barbraven.com Phone: 778-928-4524

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HUGE AUCTION - MASSIVE INVENTORY OF FLOORING UNRESERVED - Equipment, forklift, tools, displays, racking, more - SAT. March 15th 2207 48th Ave., Vernon - 10 AM - Advance viewing 8 AM or view online @ www.westernstarauctions.com

If you have the above qualifications and enjoy working with a team that is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care and support to its clients, we invite you to apply by submitting your resume in confidence to:

483 Maurice St. - Penticton Open House, Sat., March 8 10 AM - 12 PM Investment Opportunity Now selling below cost Top 5 nalist for Okanagan, Provincial & National Awards.

Luxury 2BR, 3 bath townhouse, Lg. dbl. garage.

Low Strata fees.

250-492-6756

Apt/Condo for Rent 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 1bdrm $650, 2bdrm, $750, adult/senior oriented, clean, quiet, cat ok, 250-492-7328 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 top floor, quiet adult bldg, storage, ns, np, walk to town & beach, avail. now, $650+util., (250)492-4558 2 bdrm, 1 bath, quiet, bright, cheery condo available now. 1 block from Cherry Lane mall, transit. Designated parking outside your door. No smoking, no pets. One-year lease. $800 includes hot water. 198 Roy Ave, Penticton. Call 778997-5517 (Vancouver #).

DAWSON Place 1 or 2 bdrm apt in clean, quiet NS NP 55+ building near Cherry Lane.

Balcony, parking, in-suite storage, f/s/dw/ac, coin lndry, elevator, 6-month lease then month to month. $675 / $750 + utils. Avail now. 250-462-6745 Ground level, 2bdrm condo, 5appl., avail. April 1, ns, np, $950/mo., (250)487-1354 KEREMEOS, newly renovated 2bdrm, large deck and yard, great view $750+ util., call 250-809-1185, 250-488-8035 Pent. 2bd, avail. Mar. 1, quiet, adult-oriented 8-plex, on bus route, patio, great view, f/s, ns, np, $725+util., 250-494-0668 Tiffany Gardens, 3140 Wilson, 1bdrm loft, np, $750/mo., (250)492-0413, 250-462-5854

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Cars - Domestic

OPEN HOUSE, Sat., March 8, 11am-3pm, 1bdrm bright modern, 1 level townhouse, avail., 55+ bldg., n/s, 375 Gwendolyn Ave., Naramata, f/s/dw/m/w/d, covered park., $800/mo.+util., or combined Life Lease+ Rental, call 250-462-0199

Trucks & Vans 1995 Dodge Club cab, 4x4, V8,auto, p/w, a/c, $3000. 250492-1154 2007 Nissan Murano Mint, loaded, ready for 4 season fun. Awesome snow, +4 GY Eagle tires. 6 stacker bose stereo, sunroof, leather, keyless entry. $14,500.

Call or txt: 250-870-2474

Cars - Sports & Imports 2006 Mini Cooper S, leather, fully loaded, 78,000kms, mint shape, $15,000 firm, 250-3280329, 778-476-0111

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Recreational/Sale 2006 31ft Jayco Jay Flight, 2 slides with bunks, surround sound, a/c, furnace, lots of storage, $15,000, 250-4878196, leave message or email: tykoldyk@gmail.com

Duplex / 4 Plex 1bdrm, grnd level, 30+, ns, lg bright suite, close to bus & shopping, $700/mo.,incl. water. 250-492-0274 mornings 2bdrm 2bath unit, laminate floors, central location, private parking, cat ok with deposit, $900/mo., 250-488-7902 2bdrm adult building, ns premises, large bright suite, private patio, near shopping & bus, $850+util., water incl., (250)492-0274 mornings 5 brm and den over 2400 sqf. $1450. Two entrances.

Long term only. Fenced yard.

Close to Penticton high school. 250-487-0268

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Used Tires, Huge Selection of used tires and wheels in stock.

We might have what you need. Prices vary according to size and quality. Starting at $25.00. Call us or drop in to Larsens Excel 555 Okanagan Ave East 250-492-5630 Penticton

2006 GMC 3500 CC dually, 4x4 auto, 6L, flat deck with hidden 5th wheel 137K. $10,750. obo. 250-307-3170

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REALTY EXECUTIVES VANTAGE APARTMENTS: Grd floor 1 bdrm, near IGA and downtown, f,s washer dryer hookup, secâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d parking, large deck. Avail. April 1 (A307) $700 Top floor, renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 1 bdrm includes heat, hydro, 3rd flr walk up, coin-op laundry, near beach. Avail. April 1 (WGA301) $1000 Spacious, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appliances, cvrd parking, extra storage, incl cable 19+ building. Avail. NOW (OT607) $1600 2 bdrm exec. Condo 12th floor, 6 appl, 2 bath, view of park lots of amenities, secâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d parking. Avail. April 1 (A412)

FURNISHED: $1000 Furnished 2 bdrm suite, 6 month minimum lease, grd floor, 5 appl, yard, utilities included, small dog okay, no smoking. Avail. NOW (OT596) $800

Unfurnished Term rental 2bdrm, f,s, w.d close to SOEC, and college. Avail. from NOW until June 28/14 (H679) $1000 Renovated, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath in 4-plex, new kitchen, flooring & paint. Avail. March 1 (H691-3)

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that the Penticton Indian Band Development Corporation has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Thompson Rivers Region, for a Right-of-Way for Bridge construction purposes situated on Provincial Crown land being unsurveyed Crown land foreshore and bed of former Okanagan River Channel, Plan A1189, Similkameen Division Yale District (SDYD) located at Penticton.

The Lands File for this application is 3412863. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Senior Land Officer, Thompson Rivers, MFLNRO, at 441 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T3. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to April 10, 2014.

MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website: http://arfd.gov. bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Office in Thompson Rivers.

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1bd daylight basement, close to Wiltse Elem. School, N/S, N/P, prefer mature resp. person, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s req., $650 incl. util., avail. immed., 250-493-5630 Ground level suite in Summerland, 1350 sq ft, 2 bedrooms plus den/office, W/D, F/S, carport/garage. N/S, N/P. $850 per month (negotiable) plus utilities. Close to town. 250-494-8617.

HIGHLAND motel suites avail now, 1140 Burnaby Ave., 250809-1253, 250-488-2206

Scrap Car Removal AAA SCRAP REMOVAL. WE WILL BEAT ALL COMPETITORS PRICING, 250-801-4199

Commercial/ Industrial 1000sqft., office/retail, 5 offices w/reception for sale or rent, Penticton, (250)493-5133 1259 sqft., excellent rates, Pines Centre, 2012 Main St., Penticton, near Cherry Lane Mall, (250)492-8087 5000sqft bldg. & fenced outdoor storage in Kelowna at a great deal! Call 250-878-6455 800sqft shop/whse space, Industrial area, Commercial Way, O/H door, avail. immediately, phone 250-492-8324 or 250-809-0727 APPLE PLAZA, Prime Central location, 2300sqft. in busy plaza, ample parking, also 5821100 sqft. shared office space avail., call Barb 250-492-6319

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Quiet location, 2 bdrm & den, 1.5 bath, f, s, townhouse near walkways & school. Avail. NOW (TH480-2) 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.

REGIONAL DISTRICT of OKANAGAN-SIMILKAMEEN Kaleden Parks & Recreation Commission Invitation to Serve as a Member

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Applications are being sought for one individual interested in serving a two year term of office on the Kaleden Parks and Recreation Commission. This Commission is comprised of appointed local citizens (volunteers) who provide guidance regarding the management of parks operations, improvements and recreation programming.

In order to be eligible to serve on the Commission, an individual must be a resident of Kaleden.

The Director of Electoral Area â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; shall review all applications and recommend candidates for appointment. Copies of the Kaleden Parks and Recreation Establishment Bylaw No. 1555, 1997 are available from the RDOS at 250-492-0237 or toll-free 1-877-610-3737; or alternatively at info@rdos.bc.ca.

Any person interested in serving on the Kaleden Parks & Recreation Commission can make application by submitting their name and a brief resume by mail fax or electronically to: Justin Shuttleworth, Parks/Facilities Coordinator Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5J9 Fax: 250 492-0063 Email: jshuttleworth@rdos.bc.ca The deadline for applications to be received is 4:00 pm on Friday, March 14th. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those appointed to the Commission will be notified. We encourage all applicants to attend the Kaleden Parks & Recreation Annual General Meeting.

Annual General Meeting Kaleden Parks & Recreation Commission March 18, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.

Kaleden Community Hall 320 Lakehill Road, Kaleden, BC

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Welcome to the driver’s seat

The new GLA is a practical small SUV perfect for young families or couples that want the same underlying goodness that is in the CLA but with standard all wheel drive and ease of use.

Zack Spencer

Luxury wheels at just the light price MALAGA, SPAIN - It might be winter here but it’s always nice to look forward to warmer days, filled with sun and clear roads.

To get a sneak peek at what better weather looks and feels like, plus get a chance to drive the all new Mercedes GLA250 and GLA 45 AMG, the advanced drive program was held in Malaga, Spain.

The GLA is built of the same platform as the hot, new CLA sedan that arrived last fall. Developing it into a taller, more practical small SUV is perfect for young families or couples that want the same underlying goodness that is in the CLA but with standard all wheel drive (AWD) and ease of use.

Pricing has not been confirmed but when it arrives this fall, expect the same aggressive pricing that the CLA delivers. That car starts at $33,900 but with AWD comes up to $36,800.

Looks This new GLA is not as tall as the B-Class, which also shares the same platform, and not nearly as low-slung as the CLA. The GLA has a less aggressive front grille

do a great job of and stance, plus directing air flow smaller wheel sizes to just the right compared to the location. The centre high performance cluster below the GLA 45 AMG version screen is very that sports 19-inch straightforward and wheels compared easy to master. The to the base 18-inch difference wheels, but even the Mercedes Benz is biggest between the base base model can get larger wheels as part enabling more people model and the 45 AMG are the seats. of the Sport Package. to access its brand The base comes The small, more with smaller less with faux leather aggressive touches expensive vehicles.

12-way power seats and the lowered susthat look and feel pension do make the Zack Spencer very good. Leather AMG look sportier is optional plus the seats are more and more purposeful but the standard GLA with the optional 19-inch bolstered. The AMG gets upgraded seats as standard equipment but wheels is a head turner too. race inspired Recaro seats are Inside part of the Exclusive Package and The dash of the GLA is almost look superb, thanks to aluminum identical to both the CLA sedan accents and chunky side boland B-Class hatchback. There is a sters. Other differences include a prominent screen mounted high in centre-mounted shifter in the AMG, the centre of the dash, like an iPad where the base 250 gets the more application. practical column mounted gear seThe rest of the dash is sporty lector, which frees up much needed and functional thanks to stylish storage in the centre of the car. jet engine inspired air vents that Speaking of space, the back seats are much more practical compared to the CLA sedan thanks to a higher roof, bigger back windows and much better outward visibility. The cargo area isn’t huge at 1235L but the rear seats do split and fold for additional cargo capabilities.

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Drive The base GLA 250 comes with a 2.0L turbocharged direct injection 4-cylinder with a healthy 208hp and 258 lb.-ft. of torque, the same as the B-Class and base CLA. There is plenty of acceleration and cruising on the highway is effortless.

Driving through the mountain canyons back from Granada to Malaga was a real treat. The countryside is rustic and beautiful and the twisty roads sublime. The base GLA never set a wheel wrong and the 7-speed duel-clutch automatic can be left in economy, sport or manual for each driving situation. All GLA models come with standard AWD and this system can detach the rear wheels and drive in FWD for better economy but switches seamlessly back when more traction or cornering capability is required, plus Dynamic Cornering Assist applies just a small amount of brake force to the inside wheel when cornering to aid in the process. The 45 AMG takes things to a completely new level.

The 2.0L 4-cylinder is hand assembled and pumps out a whopping 355hp and 332 lb.-ft. of torque.

The 7-speed transmission and AWD system have been adapted by AMG to deliver a go-cart like drive that is so reassuring and potent that it makes the driver look and feel fantastic. Cornering is effortless and the bigger wheels and lowered suspension give great feedback but it is not jarring.

Verdict Mercedes Benz is enabling more people to access its brand with smaller less expensive vehicles. The new GLA 250 and GLA 45 AMG are certainly very attractive, powerful and fun vehicles to drive.

The Lowdown Power: 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder with 208hp or 355hp Fill-up: N/A Sticker price: N/A zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

Confes Confessions Curber... of a Cu Meet Walt. He live lives with his wife teenagers in a quiet and two teenager neighbourhood. He does his part as a neighbourhood. H member of the ccommunity. Walt goes morning, provides for his to work every mo family and chats with his neighbours. secret. He doesn’t rob Walt has a secre White from banks. He’s no Walter W “Breaking Bad.”” But, Bu his love for quick cash and high profi profitts drive him to a sideline that makes us all a little less safe and costs some thei their savings.

Walt is a curber.

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Top ten trucks to get the job done What are my favourite trucks?

It’s a question readers ask me all the time in the supermarket and on the street.

Though not in order of preference, here are my 10 choices.

2014 GMC/Chevy Silverado/Sierra This half-ton pickup has gone through some monumental changes this year.

What an improvement with a very comfortable and refined interior on all trim levels, and three engine choices, the Eco Tec 4.3-litre V6, 5.3-litre V8, and a 6.2-litre V8.

2015 Chevrolet Colorado Very similar in design to its big brother the Silverado, this mid-size truck fills a void in Canada.

Still expected to work as hard as a full-size truck,

the Colorado can tow more than 3,039 kilograms (6700 lbs) a 2.5L I-4 engine is standard with an optional 3.6L V6 with a six-speed automatic transmission.

2015 GMC 3500HD Denali This truck is a beast, built to pull and with 10,251 KG (22,600 lbs) of trailer towing capacity it does just that.

The 6.6L V8 turbo engine delivers 397 hp and 765 lb ft of torque and is paired with a 1000 series Allison transmission.

With interior upgrades such as 12-way power adjustable bucket seats, heated leather wrapped steering wheel and a Bose sound system you can operate it in comfort.

2014 Ford F150 Ecoboost With more than 100,000 Eco Boost engines being produced monthly, you can bet a majority of these en-

gines are finding their way into the 2014 F150 pickup.

It holds the record in Canada for highest pickup sales, and at 12.9/9.0 L/100 km (city/highway) it keeps the money in your wallet a little longer.

2014 Ford Raptor Still one of my favorite offroad vehicles.

It has electronic locking rear differential, shift on the fly 4-wheel drive, advance trac with roll stability control, and trailer sway control.

Front and rear mounted cameras to add a second pair of eyes to the terrain around you and a 6.2-litre V8 engine to help you get up and over that hill.

2015 Ford F150 All new design features and a completely aluminum body and high strength steel in its frame make this truck up to 317 KG (700 lbs) lighter.

Confessions of a Curber It happened just after the last flood. TThe winter beat records for snowfall, and serious springtime saw seriou flooding. Basements filled, streets were running with water, and cars were left to float and sink.

One day, I walked past a junk yard and saw, what I thought, was a relatively r normal car.

the vehicle could get a person from A to B. Suddenly, I had an idea. Since the car looked fine on the outside, no one had to know its real history. I was a genius.

After a night in the garage with a heater and a little scrubbing, I posted an ad on Craigslist: “2004 black Toyota Corolla for sale. No longer need, bought new car. No room in garage – need to sell ASAP!!! Few scratches, otherwise in great condition. Call cell and we’ll talk price.”

Thirty minutes later I got a call from a sixteen-year old kid – a little younger than my son. We decided to meet at the local mall at about 6:00. I wonder if his parents knew what he was up to.

I arrived at 6:20, telling him I was in a great rush as I had to pick my son up from soccer practice. Turns out he played, too. After some soccer gossip, we got down to business.

I knew that a kid his age just wanted a ride to show off to his friends, so we spent little time on the details. I told him the car was in perfect condition and was never in any accidents. “No problems as far as I know,” I said.

The kid was sold. He trusted me. I never gave him my full name, and he never gave me his.

He gave me the cash, I gave him the car. All was good. I was on my way.

A few days later, I saw a TV program that talked about flood damaged vehicles.

Apparently, flooding can damage the computer systems, which control things like the brakes and steering. And flood vehicles can’t be registered or insured. Who knew?

My mind immediately went to the kid I sold the vehicle to. I felt a twinge of guilt. Then my eyes darted to my stash of cash.

Two weeks later, I had another car up for sale.

Stay tuned!

I still rremember my first rs time. It was so easy. eas So thrilling.

And I walked away with a couple of thousand thousa bucks in my pocket. Not bad for pocket a few hours’ hou work.

What’s it doing here? he I thought.

Apart from a couple coup of scratches on the outside ou and some moist seats, sea the vehicle seemed roadworthy. road I immediately asked about the car. I was told that th it was found full of flflood ood w water.

Its previous owner wanted nothing to do with it.

I bought the car for fo a couple hundred dollars. do I didn’t even have to register it in my name. n Originally, I had no n intention of doing what I did. I wanted to sell the car for parts. But, the engine still worked worke and

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The 2014 Ford Raptor comes with shift on the fly 4-wheel drive.

It has 11 new class-exclusive features, including 360-degree camera view, integrated loading ramps stowed in the pickup bed, 400-watt power outlets inside the cab, LED headlights and side-view mirror spotlights, and remote tailgate release 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel This is a much-anticipated truck from Ram With a 3.0-litre V6 Diesel engine with a torqueflite eightspeed transmission.

Not only will the Ram

EcoDiesel give you 420-pound feet of torque and plenty of towing capabilities, it will also reduce co2 emissions and run on B20 Biodiesel.

It’s a game changer.

2014 Ram 3500 The largest and most capable pickup Ram has to offer.

Alterations to the frame including eight separate cross members, hydro formed frame rails and high strength steel add up to a truck that is capable of towing of towing up to 13,607kg (30,000lb).

A 6.7l Cummins turbo die-

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sel engine delivers 385 hp and 850 lb ft of torque.

2014 Toyota Tundra New body style this year, impressive hood and fender design.

The western-themed 1794 Edition commemorates the founding year of a Texas ranch where the Tundra plant is situated.

This interior is covered with saddle tan brown leather seats and rich maple wood grain panels throughout.

It is powered by a 4.6-litre or a 5.7-litre engine.

Can it compete with the big boys?

This is the year to see.

2014 Toyota Tacoma The Tacoma has continued to increase popularity and is a very agile four-wheeler.

The double cab gives plenty of room for all your buddies and the 4.0-litre V6 engine can get you to your favorite fishing hole and back. With the addition of some modern day technology such as backup camera, heated seats, six airbags, and a power inverter, this truck has everything I am looking for in a pickup. ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca

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After 15 months, bi-weekly payments increase to $143. Throwback Pricing Incentive may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce financed amount. ≠ Sportage SX Luxury shown

OFFER ENDS MARCH 31ST WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED *5-year/100,000 km worry-free comprehensive warranty.

Penticton Kia

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Offer(s) available on select new 2013/2014 models through participating dealers to qualified customers who take delivery by March 31, 2014. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. All offers are subject to change without notice. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,665, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and $100 A/C charge (where applicable) and excludes licensing, registration, insurance, other taxes and variable dealer administration fees (up to $699). Other dealer charges may be required at the time of purchase. Other lease and financing options also available. **Offer available on the retail purchase/lease of any 2014 Rondo model from participating retailers between March 1–31, 2014, upon proof of current ownership/lease of a competitive cross-over vehicle. Competitive models include specific VW, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Hyundai, Honda, GM, Ford and Chrysler vehicles. Some conditions apply, ask your retailer or go to kia.ca for complete details. †Offer available on the retail purchase/lease of 2013/2014 Sportage and 2014 Sorento AWD models from participating retailers between March 1–31, 2014. $750 Credit will be deducted from the negotiated purchase/lease price before taxes. See your retailer for complete details. ∞Cash purchase price for the new 2014 Rondo LX MT (RN551E) is $18,582 and includes a cash savings of $5,000 (which is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease and finance offers). Retailer may sell for less. ≠Throwback Pricing available O.A.C. on financing offers on new 2013/2014 models. Financing for 84 months example: 2014 Sportage LX MT FWD (SP551E) with a purchase price of $24,782 (including $1,665 freight/PDI) financed at 1.49% for 84-month period with $0 down payment equals 32 reduced bi-weekly payments of $96 followed by 150 bi-weekly payments of $143. Cost of borrowing is $1,321.94 and total obligation is $26,104. Throwback Pricing Incentive varies by model and trim level and may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce the financed amount. The Throwback Pricing Incentive for the 2014 Sportage LX MT FWD (SP551E) shown is $1,504 (a $47 reduction in 32 bi-weekly payments). Limited time offer. See retailer for complete details. Throwback Pricing is a trademark of Kia Canada Inc. 60/84 Amortization Financing example: 2014 Sorento 2.4L LX AT FWD (SR75BE) with a purchase price of $28,482 (including $1,665 freight/PDI) financed at 0% for 60 months amortized over an 84-month period with $0 down payment equals 32 reduced bi-weekly payments of $121 followed by 98 bi-weekly payments of $156 with a principal balance of $8,138 plus applicable taxes due after 60 months. Cost of borrowing is $0 and total obligation is $28,482. Throwback Pricing incentive varies by model and trim level and may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce the financed amount. The Throwback Pricing incentive for the 2014 Sorento 2.4L LX AT FWD (SR75BE) shown is $1,120 (a $35 reduction in 32 bi-weekly payments). Limited time offer. Offer excludes applicable taxes. See retailer for complete details. 0% purchase financing is available on select new 2013/2014 Kia models O.A.C. Terms vary by model and trim, see dealer for complete details. ΔModel shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2014 Sorento SX V6 AWD (SR75YE)/2014 Rondo EX Luxury (RN756E)/2014 Sportage SX AT Luxury AWD (SP759E) is $40,595/$32,195/$38,295. Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2014 Sorento LX 2.4L GDI 4-cyl (A/T)/2014 Rondo 2.0L GDI 4-cyl (M/T)/2014 Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl (A/T). These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. °The Bluetooth® wordmark and logo are registered trademarks and are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.

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