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Persistence paid off for Penticton as WestJet announced last week it would add a longawaited direct flight to Calgary.

The new service aboard the company’s regional carrier, WestJet Encore, takes off Oct. 26 with a once-daily round trip between the two cities. It represents the culmination of two years of efforts on the part of residents and city officials, who lobbied the company, staged a flash mob at the airport and for one day rebranded Penticton as WestJetville.

“The response from the community was very good. That means a lot to us,” WestJet Encore president Ferio Pugliese said Saturday during a visit to the city.

But the service, which is being delayed six months while the airline awaits delivery of new planes, also makes business sense.

“The Okanagan and the Southern Okanagan is a large enough market that we believe can support this sort of service and potentially see growth,” he said.

Pugliese estimated the company will start out with a staff of six to handle operations here, and he’s also working with airport management to determine if, and how, the facility will be renovated to accommodate its passengers.

Other airlines have tried and failed to establish a presence in Penticton, but WestJet

MAYOR GARRY LITKE with the scale model of the 78-seat turboprop that WestJet Encore will eventually use to service Penticton. He was presented with the model by the airline’s president at a reception Saturday in Gyro Park.

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Encore expects to stick around.

“Obviously (the route) has to make money and it has to be profitable,” Pugliese said.

However, “We always work with communities, so if it ever got to a point where we felt that it was soft, we’d be looking at ways we could make sure that we salvage the service and make it work.”

City resident Brooke Nowak was among three dozen WestJetters here Saturday and said she’s looking forward to commuting from Penticton instead of Kelowna.

“It’s kind of a long morning to get to work.

It’s beautiful, but it will be more beautiful once I have to drive just 10 minutes instead of an hour,” she said.

Nowak, a flight attendant for 11 years, was acknowledged for her efforts lobbying WestJet bosses for the new service.

“I’m part of this community,” she explained. “We’re a big team, a big family (in Penticton), and that’s what WestJet is, so it’s kind of just aligning.”

The president of the Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce was similarly pleased because the route will allow more people like Nowak to live here and work elsewhere.

“That means the more opportunity for our local businesses to grow and the more opportunity for startup businesses,” said Campbell Watt.

The service will begin with a 78-seat turboprop leaving Calgary at 2:05 p.m., arriving in Penticton at 2:21 p.m., leaving again at 2:55 p.m. and landing back in Calgary at 5 p.m., all times local. Introductory round trip fares will start at $238, taxes and fees included.

City officials also asked Air Canada, which operates four daily flights to Vancouver, to consider adding a eastbound flight, something the company apparently hasn’t ruled out yet.

“Air Canada competes effectively in every market we fly to. We continue to review opportunities to add new services throughout our network, and any decisions made would be based on commercial factors,” spokeswoman Angela Mah said in a statement.

Penticton wants portion of room tax to market new flights Steve Kidd

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There is still much negotiating ahead before the full extent of an incentive agreement with WestJet is decided on, according to Penticton Mayor Garry Litke.

Items like landing fees at the Penticton airport, property taxes and whether other South Okanagan communities will be donating any portion of the $100,000 marketing fee already agreed on will all be worked on over the coming months, according to Litke. Waiving the $300 landing fee would add another $109,500 to the incentive package alone.

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“There are going to be a number of things to be talked about between now and October,” said Litke The agreement only covers the first year of operation, which is the extent WestJet has committed to for the Calgary flights, though Litke points out that assigning an aircraft to Penticton airport is already a significant investment on WestJet’s part.

“The guarantee we have is one year. We are attempting to negotiate two years and beyond, but our financial commitment is only for one year,” said Litke. “We expect that after that, WestJet will be able to take that over for themselves. It’s a startup partnership agreement.”

The $100,000 will be spent to market the new direct-toCalgary service outside the Okanagan to draw in new tourists, as well as in the South Okanagan to encourage travellers to use Penticton Airport and the WestJet service.

“It works both ways,” Litke said, adding that the city will work with WestJet and the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association to develop the marketing plan, as well as any communities that decide to chip in. “The position I am taking is that whoever pays gets to play,” said Litke.

Should other communities not chip in, Penticton will foot the bill. Litke said the funds will come out of either the economic development or Tourism Penticton budgets.

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Wildfires scar Southern Interior Legion deal Kristi Patton

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Two blazes in the South Okanagan-Similkameen are early indicators of a busy season for the B. C. Wildfire Management Branch.

“It is definitely of concern. Since April 1, 34 fires are all suspected to be humancaused,” said Kayla Pepper, fire information officer for the Wildfire Management Branch.

On Friday a wildfire was discovered in the Inkaneep area, northeast of Osoyoos. It is estimated at 80 hectares in size and an investigation is ongoing to determine the cause.

Firefighters and a helicopter continue to keep an eye on the activity with the hope that some needed precipitation falls in the area which is a mix of rock faces and tightly knit understory of grass and twigs.

Pepper said more than half of the wildfires across B.C. this season have been located in the Kamloops Fire Centre, and all have been human-caused.

“Once that snow melted all the dead grass became quite combustible,” said Pepper.

“The lack of precipitation we had and erratic winds did cause some open burning piles to escape causing wildfires.

“In other areas we saw an abandoned party fire and a number of other person caused fires. These are preventable.”

“We want to allocate our resources to naturally occurring fires like lightening, which gen-

erally come later in the year.”.

In British Columbia, the Wildfire Act specifies a person’s legal obligations when using fire in or within one kilometre of forest land or grassland.

If an outdoor burn escapes and causes a wildfire, the person responsible may be held accountable for damages and fire suppression costs.

Pepper said checking with municipal and local authorities to determine if open burning is permitted is the first step to take.

She added going to the B.C. Wildfire website (www.bcwildfire.ca) is another resource that should be used to ensure the right measures are being taken to prevent a fire from escaping.

Another wildfire is burning at the junction of Barcelo Road and Highway 3, southeast of Keremeos and Cawston.

It started on Sunday and is estimated at 84 hectares in size.

Rapidly warming temperatures, sunny skies and gusty winds on Friday contributed to a stubborn wildfire that burned its way up Pincushion Mountain near Keremeos.

A hayfield and barn were threatened, with the potential for the fire to spread to other structures at one point, but firefighters managed to prevent any property losses.

Firefighters were fortunate the westerly winds moved it away from properties on the valley floor and managed to get a handle on it.

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Fire creWs use a helicopter to assess extent of wildfire south of cawston.

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Both of the Keremeos-area fires were caused by humans.

Keremeos fire chief Jordy Bosscha is concerned the recent outbreak of wildfires could be a harbinger of a busy season to come.

“We’ve still got 120 per cent

of normal snow pack to come down from the mountains,” he said, “but it’s bone dry on the valley floor right now.”

The Kamloops Fire Centre asks if you see flames or smoke, call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free or dial *5555 on your cellphone.

Despite an earlier warning about its possible demise, it appears the Legion branch in Penticton will soldier on, thanks to the nearly complete sale of its building.

Branch president Murray Grandy said B.C.Yukon Command is putting the finishing touches on a deal to sell the Martin Street property to Vassilaki and Sons Investments Ltd., who will then lease back a portion of it to the veterans’ group.

“It’s just details of the lease. I really don’t know exactly what they’re talking about, (just) certain details lawyers are looking over,” Grandy said Tuesday.

The deal nearly fell apart earlier this month when the two sides couldn’t come to terms on the length of the leaseback agreement; command asked for two years while the buyer offered three.

“I (since) gave them the two years they wanted, and I talked the bank into going for it, so that was the main stumbling block and I just hope they don’t come back with anymore demands,” said local businessman and city councillor John Vassilaki.

He expected the deal to close Tuesday or Wednesday.

“Everything is done as far as I know. They’re just tweaking little, tiny things before it becomes final,” Vassilaki said.

“Other than that, everything is a go.”

Vassilaki and his sons own properties adjacent to the building, which was appraised this year by BC Assessment at $790,000.

The branch, which has struggled financially for years, voted to sell its asset to shore up its financial position.

Grandy said previously the branch may have closed later this spring if the building didn’t sell.

Now, however, he’s cautiously optimistic about its chances of survival.

“It’s hard to know,” he said. “It’s best not to say or do anything until it’s finalized.”

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That includes, Litke added, the possibility of using the two per cent additional hotel room tax funds the city is currently in a legal battle with the Penticton Hospitality Association over.

The hotel room tax funds are taxpayer money the city is responsible for, according to Litke, explaining that is why the city resorted to the legal process in order to get control of the money. Both sides are currently awaiting a decision by a B.C. Supreme Court judge.

“If we are correct, then we will get possession of that money and if we get possession of that money, this is an absolutely legitimate use of that money,” said Litke.

“If this isn’t external marketing, then I don’t know what is.”

Though the PHA has been locked in a dispute with the city over the hotel room tax since last October, their director of op-

erations Tim Hodgkinson agrees that supporting the WestJet deal would be worth looking at.

If the judgement should fall in the PHA’s favour, he said they would still happily look at investing in the deal.

“Should that happen, the PHA would absolutely look at the supporting information whether this would be good return on investment for the community,” he said.

“If it is to promote that service, then yes, we all want it to work. It has the potential to be a game changer in the long term.”

According to Litke, WestJet turned down a straight incentive package, preferring the money be targeted for marketing.

“When we met with them before Christmas, we were open to anything that would make us look more attractive to them,” said Litke.

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on the table they could take to the bank, because that doesn’t guarantee the planes will be full.

“They don’t need the cash, they need the bums in the seats.

“They are much more interested in forming a partnership to market the service and to provide a tourism marketing plan.”

Litke also said Penticton council needs to take another look at supporting a proposed Osoyoos to Kelowna shuttle proposed by the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce.

“The landscape has changed a bit now. The things that concerned us about that shuttle service was the potential for making the Penticton Regional Airport become redundant,” said Litke.

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Residents and tourists alike just got one more option for staying fit in Penticton, and in a gym that has a spectacular view.

“Who wouldn’t want to be out here exercising with one of the best backdrops I have ever seen,” said Okanagan Coquihalla MP Dan Albas.

The Skaha Lake Fitness Park officially opened for public use Monday, with a variety of equipment chosen with accessibility in mind.

“It’s designed for all fitness levels and all ages,” said recreation supervisor Lori Mullin. “The equipment is constructed to improve health and focuses on different exercises, including cardiovascular, muscle strength, balance and flexibility.

“As an enhancement to the project, we developed a map, which outlines three different walking or running routes that you can do while you are using the equipment.”

Funded in part by a $25,000 grant from the federal New Horizons for Seniors program, the equipment is suitable for a variety of workouts from light stretching to cardio to strength conditioning.

“It’s great to see all these changes taking place that give our residents more options,” said Coun.

Judy Sentes.

“This new amenity will mean more activity along Skaha Lake.”

The new equipment includes a warm-up station, air strider, double leg press, combo press and pull, sit-up bench and accessible multi-gym.

“The new Skaha Lake Fitness Park is a fantastic addition to our southern waterfront,” said Mayor Garry Litke.

“Penticton is an extremely active community, and this gives our residents and visitors yet another option to improve their health all while enjoying stunning lake views.”

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City Staff and officials like Coun. Katie robinson (top left) and recreation services manager Chuck Loewen (above) were among the first to try the equipment at the Skaha Lake fitness Park

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Skaha Hills development looking ahead to phase two Steve Kidd

Western News Staff

Keeping up with the sales figures at Skaha Hills is not the easiest thing to do; the latest figure of 30 lots sold is likely going to be out of date by the time you read this.

“When we first started our planning, our projections to move us forward was to sell 12 units a year,” said Chief Jonathan Kruger of the Penticton Indian Band, who partnered with Greyback Construction on the development.

“We have been open for exactly a week and I have just been told that we have sold 30 as of today. The could change by the end of the day.”

The new residential development, just into its second week of sales, has already sold more than half its initial offering of 47 lots.

Since the purchase contracts include a clause that construction must start within two years, they are not like-

CHief JonatHan Kruger of the Penticton indian Band speaks at the launch of Skaha Hills on april 4.

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ly being driven by land speculators, according to Curt Jansen, Skaha Hills vice-president. He suggests it is because of pent up demand for view lots in Penticton, an improving economy and a construction firm behind the project with a long-standing reputation.

“We thought that this phase would take us one to two years,” said Jansen. “This is our first week and we are already moving on to plan phase 2.”

The strong sales

also promise a strong downstream effect in the creation of ongoing construction jobs, something that Kruger said will spread to the entire region.

“This is going to promote jobs for everyone, including our band. Our (PIB-owned) Westhills Aggregates is extremely busy and we have band members working on the sites,” said Kruger.

“Everything’s coming together so nicely and to have those kind of numbers is pure excitement.”

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Safety training could keep CUPE busy Joe Fries

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Additional health and safety training could keep school support staff workers busy during three extra professional development days for teachers next year.

Other options for 76 affected bus drivers, custodians and educational assistants include non-violent crisis intervention training, maintenance projects and review of student files, according to Dave Burgoyne, assistant superintendent of the Okanagan Skaha School District.

“I don’t think we’d have any issue offering opportunities on those three pro-D days,” he told the school board at its meeting Monday.

For example, “We have currently a requirement that we have to provide eight hours of training for the joint occupation health and safety reps. That could be done during this time instead of (regular) work time.”

Canadian Union of Public Employees unit chair Alison Reigh said members are due for some additional training.

“We have been disappointed over the last couple of years by the employer’s seeming apathy towards encouraging our members to take health and safety training,” she said in a statement.

The union previously expressed concern that the addition of three pro-D days into the calendar would result in a pay cut for its members, most of whom who aren’t needed

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when school isn’t in session. In response, the school board promised to explore the possibility of finding them work on those days.

“I think that’s an important part of the discussion on the calendar, and a number of trustees and certainly a lot of people were concerned about that,” said school board chairman Bruce Johnson.

Not providing work for CUPE members on those three days would save the district up to $26,500 annually, according to Burgoyne’s analysis, and that will be discussed when the district’s 2014-15 budget deliberations begin in earnest this week.

“When we get the whole picture, that’s when the decision will be made,” Johnson said.

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Blueprints are in the final design stage and major construction work on the Okanagan Correctional Centre is expected to get underway in August, the B.C. Justice Ministry announced Tuesday.

The project can move forward now that the ministry has signed a final agreement with Plenary Justice, a consortium of companies that will design, build and partially finance the 378-cell jail near Oliver.

“I’m thrilled,” said Oliver Mayor Ron Hovanes.

“We’re talking 260-plus jobs at the end of the day after it’s built, we’re talking hundreds of jobs over the next two years while it’s being built,” he said.

South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce president Myers Bennett said he hasn’t heard of any locals who have secured work for the project yet, but noted Plenary Justice will be able to hire all types of services from a project registry created for the project. The registry had 475 names on it as of this month.

“Our job pretty well now is just kind of feeding information to people who want to know about housing in Oliver, Osoyoos and Okanagan Falls,” Bennett said.

The 30-year contract governing the public-private partnership to build the jail is valued at $193 million, the Justice Ministry said in a press release.

At least $115 million of the construction cost is expected to come through a Plenary Justice bond issue, documents for which also revealed the B.C. government would chip in an initial $72 million, followed by unspecified monthly payments to its private-sector partner.

Plenary Justice spokesman Michael Marasco could not be reached for comment Tuesday.

He said in the release his group is “excited to begin our local hiring and launch construction work on this critical piece of infrastructure.

“We are committed to delivering the Okanagan Correctional Centre on time and on budget, and British Columbians can be assured our track record of finding innovation and sustainable solutions for public infrastructure and providing excellent value for taxpayer dollars will continue.”

According to the release, workers are already clearing soil from the construction site, putting up fencing and ensuring unspecified environmental protections are in place.

The jail is expected to be complete in the fall of 2016, when it will anchor the Senkulmen Business Park owned by the Osoyoos Indian Band, which granted a 60-year lease and utilities service agreement to the B.C. government.

Secretary-treasurer Bonnie Roller Routley noted the calendar amendment was not designed as a cost-saving measure and the money to fund CUPE training opportunities has been included in the first draft of the budget that is going out for consultation..

“Discussions may come forth that would remove (the funding), but that’s not the intention at this time. It is in the budget,” she said.

Roller Routley said previously the district is expecting a $1.2-million budget shortfall for 2014-15 The public’s first look at the plan to tame that deficit will come at a budget presentation at the district parent advisory council meeting on April 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Penticton Secondary School library.

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Farmland fight sheds little light Detailed debate on changes to the Agricultural Land Commission got underway in the legislature last week, while protesters played to urban voters outside.

A couple of West Kootenay NDP supporters brought a basket of homegrown veggies down to help East Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett get through the winter on a 100-mile diet.

A group of mostly UBC scientists wrote to Premier Christy Clark, embracing the popular assumption that the changes will automatically mean more exclusions of agricultural land, as well as expanded secondary uses in the Cariboo, Kootenay and North zones.

This “jeopardizes species at risk, threatens many common species, and will impact many species prized for hunting,” they wrote.

It makes me wonder if these university botanists and bird experts actually

understand what farming is.

You know, clearcutting a forest and planting largely monoculture crops?

Using big machinery, creating drainage, applying fertilizers, controlling diseases, pests and wild animals?

Tom Fletcher Not backyard gardening, real farming B.C. Views of the sort that has fed more people than in all executive director of the of human history?

Kelowna-based B.C. Have they heard Agriculture Association, that the largest cause of replied that the changes deforestation in North do not reduce the America is farming? independence of the Do they imagine chair. habitat loss from Under further subdivisions sprawling questioning from across the Cariboo?

Simons, Thomson Forests Minister allowed that the current Steve Thomson has ALC chair, Richard been pinch-hitting for Bullock, has provided Fort St. John MLA Pat Pimm on the agriculture no response to the government on the file as Pimm undergoes proposals. cancer treatment.

Kelowna-Lake Thomson took Country MLA Norm exception when NDP Letnick was appointed agriculture critic Friday to replace Pimm Nicolas Simons asked as agriculture minister. if he is aware people But this ALC project think the changes are is Bennett’s initiative, to “neuter the chair of so I asked him about the Agricultural Land his changes to the Commission.” appointment process.

Thomson, a former

Bennett said the six regional panels, up to three people each, were set up by then-minister Stan Hagen in 2003 to provide local input.

That worked well, he said, until Bullock came on the scene and began exercising his discretion not to appoint people recommended by cabinet.

“The chair doesn’t like the regional panels,” Bennett told me. “It’s a pain in the ass for the chair to have to deal with 18 farmers from all over the province in making decisions.

“It would be six farmers, because only one person from the regional panel actually sits on the provincial commission.

“He thinks that it’s unwieldy, and he’d rather have the decisionmaking centralized in Burnaby.

“But we changed that. We decided as a duly elected government in 2003 that we wanted the regions to have a say on this stuff, so the intention of the legislation, we felt, was

actually being defeated, because we hadn’t made it mandatory.”

It will be mandatory soon, and Bullock’s days as commission chair appear to be numbered.

“There’s no more discretion for any future chair to monkey with it,” Bennett added.

One of Bennett’s key issues is denial of secondary residence construction to keep families on the land in the Interior.

The legislation also introduces social and economic factors in weighing decisions in the North, Cariboo and Kootenay regions, where in most cases development pressure is an urban myth.

The main ALC board will still have authority to revisit a local panel decision if the chair deems it inconsistent with the mandate to protect farmland.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress. ca.

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No hyphens in Canadian

Here we go again.

I’m so sick and tired of the hyphenated nationalities that we put up with in Canada.

If you are a citizen in Canada you are not a French-Canadian, Irish-Canadian, IndoCanadian or any other so-called half-breed.

You are a Canadian and should be proud of this fact.

You should also be proud of your heritage but leave it at that.

How many in Quebec are French?

If you are so proud of being French, then by all means move to France. If you are so proud of being Scottish then move to Scotland.

Revere your ancestors, but somewhere along the line your ancestors decided to find a better place to live so emigrated to Canada. They became Canadian citizens and therefore Canadians of whatever heritage, but Canadians first and foremost.

My folks were born in Iceland, but they did not consider themselves IcelandicCanadians. Once they became naturalized Canadians they were Canadians and proud of it.

Three of my brothers served in the armed forces during the Second World War, not as Icelandic-Canadians but as Canadians, fighting for Canada and our democratic way of life.

So let’s get away from the hyphenated attempt at suggesting that you are better than someone else just because of your heritage and concentrate on making Canada the best place on earth to live regardless of where your ancestors came from.

Donald E Thorsteinson Penticton

Quitting shouldn’t entail perks

I call this theft.

I read in the Province, on the morning of April 8, that Michael Graydon, the now ex CEO of the BC Lottery Corp quit his job.

I should like to know, how does one quit his job and still receive such gratuities as $86,000, and also an iPad, an iPhone and a laptop?

And the paper also reported Michael Graydon will be having some connection to an up and coming new casino. Don’t the casinos in B.C. have some connection to the BC Lottery Corp?

Now, I wonder how that all came about.

Do tell.

Joan Johnson Penticton

Welcome sign in wrong spot

(re: PHA counters claims, Western News, April 9) As per your recent story reporting that $200,000 of tourism monies remain unspent, I wish to address the point of the Welcome to Penticton sign that is located in the wrong location as far as I am concerned.

It is a long ways after all the billboards on Highway 97 as you approach town, around the bend past the golf course, and well hidden on the left side at the lights to Westminster Avenue.

Why there?

As a new resident to the area, I think this is a poor indication of what city you are approaching.

To promote Penticton it should be well spotlighted on the highway well in advance.

Especially coming from Summerland,

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Peachland or Kelowna, who all have very good landmarks.

Penticton’s is tucked away and hardly visible — bad location.

Maybe it could be relocated before the bend into Penticton and also prior to all those billboards. Yes, everyone sees the Penticton sign across the lake on Munson Mountain, but it that where Penticton is located and starts?

Helena Tomczuk Christiaens Penticton

Private funding not a good idea

(re: Jail builder to issue bonds, Western News, April 4) The article by Joe Fries, indicating private funding for the Okanagan Correctional Center shocks me deeply.

If the Government of Canada deems it necessary to build new, up to date institutions, the government has all the means to issue bonds to finance these and insure that the contractors are doing a job that citizens can be proud of.

As soon as private funding is required for construction, the next step is private funding for security, for running the operation and what else will be involved.

As long as our Prime Minister can dole out half a billion Canadian dollars to Iran, Palestine and other very handicapped countries, Canada should be able to build what is deemed necessary at home.

Peter Newport Osoyoos

Harper plays tough from a distance

Wow, Canada has a Prime Minister in the name of Stephen Harper whom visited the Ukraine for six hours and has now become an expert with all the answers as he aims his lips and noise in the direction of Russia.

Harper can bang the drums all he likes but if Canada stood alone his lips would no doubt be sealed.

Enough of our military personnel died for nothing and those still above ground made it home with hearts stained with memories of an invasion gone wrong.

Harper and company should enlist and take basic training as dirty words uttered from miles away toward Russian President Putin are from a man I presume couldn’t fight his way out of a paper bag.

However, he has a place he could stick his noisemaker and fight for air.

Harper is no David who slew Goliath and Canada alone talking tough and carrying a small stick is like the flea taking on an elephant — it ain’t gonna happen.

Tom Isherwood Olalla

ALR information meeting full of misinformation

The mayor called an information meeting to clear up some misinformation about the proposed agricultural land reserve swap.

I started work in Summerland in 1967 and moved here in 1973. In that time I have seen the changes.

The mayor stated that we have lost three packing houses and two canneries from our tax base. The fact is that of the three packing houses amalgamated into one.

The land from one is now the site of the

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Sun Gate Plaza and on another is the site of the Builder’s Mart. The land from one cannery is now a town house complex.

How is this a loss to the tax base?

The mayor stated that the enrollment was down in the high school and we will lose the high school. Enrollment in Trout Creek and Giant’s Head are up.

Some day these young people will move on to high school.

On page 77 of the Summerland MCA Housing report, it shows a total of 1,112 building sites that are not in the ALR. At 30 building permits per year, that will last 37 years or until 2051.

By taking the ALR land this is a gain of 871 building sites that will make a total of 1,983 building sites at 30 per year that will last for 66 years or until 2080. We do not need this land for more growth.

Council stated that just because the land is removed from the ALR it can still be used as farmland.

How long before the new neighbours smell spray at 5 a.m. or hear the wind machines in the night or smell the animals and complain to council. Will this council be there to fight for the former who will be forced out.

How can this council say that they are working in the best interest of the residents of Summerland after receiving a petition of over 2,000 names against the removal of land from the ALR? How can this council base their decision on a survey that had only 152 replies? Of the 152 replies how many were in favour of removing the land from the ALR? Robert Drummond Summerland

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Embezzlement is embezzlement

This morning, on a whim, I looked up the definition of embezzlement in the dictionary. It is defined as the theft or misappropriation of funds placed in your trust or from your employer.

Does this not fit the bill for Duffy, Wallin, Brazeau, Redford, Kwan and all the other of Ali Baba’s thieves?

It sure sounds like it to me. Maybe someone from Crown counsel can respond to this letter and explain why no criminal charges have been filed on any of these crooks. I am perplexed to say the least.

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Acting sheriff hArmeet gill (right) keeps a close guard on haiden gardner (left), playing sneezy the wolf, during law Day at the Penticton courthouse on friday. the skaha lake middle school students conducted a mock trial with members of crown counsel and the Penticton bar as an introduction to learn about the law profession and the court system.

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Luke Skywalker and Sneezy the wolf will be spending some time behind bars after a group of students argued their positions in court on Friday.

Provincial Crown counsel and members of the Penticton bar teamed up to conduct mock trials with high school and middle school students on Friday at the Penticton courthouse.

“It was a lot more intense than I thought it would be, or what I have seen in movies,” said Rhylin Dobler, a Grade 8 student at Skaha Lake Middle School. “It is a lot different experience when you are actually standing in the court room in the middle of it all.”

Students took on roles of Crown counsel, defence lawyers, sheriffs, clerks, members of the jury, complainants and those charged with crimes. The juries in two trials found Star Wars character Luke Skywalker guilty for the deaths of those killed when he blew up the Death Star and Sneezy the wolf guilty of a break and enter into a little pig’s house made of brick. They opted for not guilty findings on huffing and puffing down the other little pig’s houses.

Fellow student Teagan Fehr agreed. In fact, she found the whole experience fun.

“I was doing the clerk’s job and it was so fun. It is definitely something I would consider making a career out of,” she added.

This was the first time lawyer Tyrone Duerr said he can recall of Penticton Crown counsel and members of the local bar co-ordinating a mock trial event for law day.

“A lot of people don’t exactly know what happens in a court room and we thought it was a great idea to come together and show students what the process is.

It also gave them a chance to learn about the profession,” said Duerr.

Law Day, marked by projects and activities, taking place across the country, including lectures on the law, mock trials, courthouse tours, open citizenship courts and contests aimed at elementary and high school students, is meant to commemorate and educate the public about the legal system.

top 40 under 40 hits homestretch Western News Staff

Penticton’s top business professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders have been recognized in Penticton’s latest media campaign Top 40 Under 40.

Recipients of the Top 40 excel in their respective industries, they give back to the community and they are today’s leaders.

The acknowledgement is presented by Prospera Credit Union in partnership with JCI Penticton and the Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce.

The campaign kicked off with a bang in September when local entrepreneur and Penticton’s newest Tourism Society chair Max Picton was recognized for his work in the community. Since that

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“The response from the recipients has been incredible,” said chamber manager John Devitt. “Everyone we have spoken to feels honoured to be a part of the campaign and all have seen increases in their businesses.

“The positive impact the campaign has created throughout the community is great, people in Penticton are doing great things and should be recognized.”

With less than 11 weeks left of the campaign the planning committee is encouraging the community to get their nominations in.

“The nominations are fantastic, there are so

many deserving people in the community our selection committee has their work cut out for them,” said Devitt.

Sponsors include Prospera Credit Union, White Kennedy Chartered Accountants, Canadian Business Youth Foundation and Community Futures Okanagan Similkameen.

“The campaign has been successful because we have huge support from our sponsors and amazing response from the community,” said JCI Penticton president Monica Horning.

Email nominations to manager@penticton. org. For more information on the campaign or to read full profiles of Penticton’s Top 40 Under 40 visit www. penticton.org or www. jcipenticton.com.

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Since the devastating accident that claimed the life of his friend and left him in a wheelchair paralyzed from the chest down, Kevin Brooks has touched over a halfmillion people with his story.

But no matter how many times he talks about what happened that booze-fuelled Saturday night, the end result doesn’t get any easier to swallow.

Brooks, now 35, was extremely impaired when he and buddy Brendon left a party.

While driving at excessive speed he failed to negotiate a familiar corner and hit a curb, sending the car crashing end over end.

Against the odds he survived, however it wasn’t until weeks later, lying cut up and badly broken in a hospital bed, the hockey player, skateboarder and snowboarder first learned the tragic results of that fateful night that would forever change his life.

Trying to prevent others, especially young people, from making that same mistake, Brooks began an awareness campaign and now works in conjunction with ICBC to spread the word.

On Tuesday he stopped by Princess Margaret Secondary and Penticton Secondary schools to once again deliver his message.

Although he is now quite a bit older than most of his audience, Brooks is still able to speak to the kids in a language they understand. Talking the talk, the Creature as he became known in school, bared his soul for Maggie students in the morning, showed them pictures and videos of his life before the wheelchair, the

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“Everything I loved, everything I lived for, everything I looked forward to, gone,” Brooks told the students sitting in the quiet auditorium.

“I didn’t want to be alive but the irony of it was I couldn’t get out of the hospital bed to do anything about it even if I wanted to.

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“It made a big impact on me, I was totally inspired it was just so powerful with the choices that he made and how it affected his life,” said Grade 10 student Tye Gordon afterwards.

“Hearing this, if I ever found myself in that position I would definitely think twice.”

Natasha Faye, 14, agreed: “I don’t go out to parties and things like that but maybe when I do I will think back to him.

“Seeing what can happen would really make me think about it a lot, especially what it did to the families.”

Although he has told his story many times, the passion and emotion in Brooks’ voice remains.

“I’m still working through it every time I talk about it,” he said.

“It is such a healing process and I need it.

“They (audiences) really are my counsellors.

“The only other thing I want to say is just wiggle your toes and realize how lucky you are.”

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If country music had to be defined by a pattern, it definitely would be plaid.

At least it was at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Thursday night where a sea of tartan button-up shirts herded en masse to see Academy of Country Music’s vocal duo of the year, Florida Georgia Line. Just as varied as the colours that weave together to create the country uniform staple, the music was crossed up too — don’t let the boots and cowboy hats in the crowd fool you.

Chris Lane kicked off the night in his genre of choice before slipping into a mash-up of hip hop songs.

This was followed by Dallas Smith, the former frontman for the Canadian rock band Default.

He played tunes off his country record Jumped Right In including the energetic Tipping Point, written by Florida Georgia Line, and his latest release Slow Rollin’. He also mixed things up going acoustic to sing the huge Default song Wasting My Time and then belting out Lorde’s Royals with his own twist.

By the time Florida Georgia Line hit the

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their third No.1 song in Canada before Hubbard grabbed a bottle of Fireball whiskey and took a big swig.

“We have to have the biggest party this city has ever seen and I have to warn you, if we ask our fans to sing they might blow the damn roof off the building,” he said to the sold-out crowd.

Penticton came suited and booted for a night of just that and Florida Georgia Line pulled them into their hybrid life of rock, pop, country and even rap music.

It was fitting the song booming through the speakers preceding the pair hitting the stage was Imagine Dragons Radioactive with the lyrics, “welcome to the new age.” Well, welcome to the new age of country and Florida Georgia Line are the blingy, belt buckled, hip-gyrating, chart-topping leaders.

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They have sold more than 30 million records in a career spanning 41 years and Penticton was treated to the Steve Miller Band’s smooth sounds on Friday.

The iconic band packed the South Okanagan Events Centre to hear his trademark blues-rock sound that has made him a go-to on classic rock radio.

Miller’s calm presence but mean guitar skills, clear sound and tight band transformed the SOEC to a blues club playing some of his biggest hits, yet still making it feel like the crowd was sitting in on a jam session.

Backed by guitars, drums, keyboard and added vocal power from Sonny Charles, Miller said he was “so pleased you have come to join us.”

Miller flexed guitar muscle on Living In the USA. “Somebody get me a cheeseburger,” he yelled as the song came

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to a close and waves of smoke puffed to the roof from concert goers.

Charles took over lead vocals, having already wound the crowd around his pinky finger

with his dance moves and playing around with those in the front rows.

In between crooning on Ooh Poo Pah Doo and Further On Up The Road he laid out high

kicks and shimmied his shoulders.

Miller sat down solo for an acoustic set with the Space Cowboy logo behind him.

The guitar hero scaled it back and opened himself up without having lost a step.

The energy was picked back up when the band re-joined him for the hits Take The Money And Run, Rock ‘n Me and Jet Airliner.

Miller turned to Fly Like An Eagle for the encore, allowing keyboardist Joseph Wooten to shine.

Fans were out of their seats dancing for the duration of the concert, just as they probably have been for the 40-plus years Miller has been shredding on his guitar. The music is what everyone was there for, a lack of stage eye candy and fancy lights didn’t take away from anything.

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Alice In Chains concert announced for SOEC this summer by many in mainstream media, guitarist Jerry Cantrell identifies the band as primarily heavy metal.

Lead vocalist William DuVall replaced Layne Staley in the reformed band following Staley’s death in 2002 . DuVall joined Alice In Chains as lead singer during the band’s reunion concerts in 2005 to 2008, as a tribute to Staley and Alice In Chains fans.

Enthusiasm from the band’s fans led them to reforming the band with DuVall as the lead singer.

Alice In Chains remain one of the most successful and influential American rock bands of all time with eight Grammy nominations and ranked number 34 on VH1’s 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock.

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Invictus Entertainment Group and Global Spectrum welcome Alice In Chains with special guest The Pack A.D. to the South Okanagan Events Centre on Friday, Aug. 8.

Alice in Chains is touring in support of Grammy-nominated album The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here, which entered Billboard’s Top 200 Chart at No. 2 and debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Alternative Albums Chart, Top Rock Albums Chart, Hard Rock Albums Chart and iTunes Rock Album Chart.

The album’s first two singles, Stone and Hollow, both hit No. 1 on the rock charts, with their companion videos racking up more than 5 million combined YouTube views.

In other words, it’s business as usual for this multi-platinum-selling rock band.

Over the course of their remarkable career, Alice In Chains has garnered multiple Grammy nominations, sold more than 20 million albums worldwide and amassed a diehard international fanbase whose members number in the millions.

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Club on receiving end of new faces Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

The Penticton Tennis Club aims to serve up more members this season.

In 2013, the PTC increased its membership from 91 to 161 and club president Ken Naylor was overwhelmed.

He now has a good feeling for the 2014 season following the club’s sign-up social gathering on April 11 to attract more new members. Depending on how many current members return, he said club membership could jump to more than 200. The club is still welcoming more people.

“We are the fastest growing tennis club in B.C.,” said Naylor, who visited Tennis BC in Vancouver and was told they are impressed with their growth.

“It’s refreshing. In a lot of areas in B.C. tennis membership is dwindling.”

The key highlight since the club separated from the Yacht Club and began operating on its own last year is starting a beginners’ program. Naylor said it was their first stab at it and he knows it can improve.

“We want to build a club by starting people playing. Beginners are reluctant to join clubs. Most are experienced tennis players,” said Naylor. “That’s the problem with tennis clubs. Unless you grow from the bottom by teaching new people how to play, your numbers are going to go down.”

What Naylor also noticed is after the beginners finished their free lessons, he felt “we abandoned people” by not continuing to help them improve.

“This year we are going to continue on and try to nurture those new mem-

ADEL MOSLY keeps his eye on the ball during a tennis match with another member of the Penticton Tennis club on April 11. The club hosted returning and new members on a sign-up day held last weekend.

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bers,” he said, adding that they will set aside Wednesday night after the free lesson and keep working with them through drills. “They form their own little beginner group too.”

Among the returning members is Lori Gillard of Naramata. She joined last year because she wanted to find people to play with and accomplished that. While sometimes the people she

played with weren’t at the same level as herself, Gillard enjoyed playing.

“It was pretty good. I joined the women’s league, played women’s doubles, met lots of new people,” said

Gillard, adding that she also liked the price.

One of the other things Gillard liked was that she never had problems getting on the court, as sometimes happens on public courts.

“I’m happy with it. There’s a variety of skill levels here,” she said. “This place has it all. Very nice people. Very welcoming.”

Hugo Beaumier-Martin is one of the club’s newest members. He joined after being encouraged by his friends.

“I’m always looking for something to do,” he said. “Love doing sports.

May as well try some tennis.”

Beaumier-Martin has some tennis experience but said he intends to take advantage of the free lessons every Wednesday. He’s excited to play with new people and said the courts are nice. One thing he’d like to see are “more young people come out.”

Scott Horton is an avid player who loves playing because the club provides a relaxed social atmosphere. For him, it’s a good way to spend an evening or morning.

“Everyone could fit in pretty well,” he said. “Everyone gets a chance to play.”

Adel Mosly, a board director for the PTC, said the club offers a beautiful setting and is fun to be part of.

Mosly said they have made an effort to be part of the community.

“We’re going to make more of an effort this year to also support beginners and novices,” said Mosly.

“We want to be a bigger part of the greater community.”

Karate tournament improves friendship, skill Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

The calibre of karate students stood out in the 2014 Chito-Ryu Friendship Tournament and Clinic.

Hosted at the Penticton Lakeside Resort on April 12, the Taneda Karate Dojo hosted more than 150 athletes, the majority from the Okanagan Valley, as well as from Saskatchewan, Alberta, Burnaby and northern B.C. “The quality of the competition is rising. It’s really exciting to watch,” said sensei Chris Taneda, who has a seventh degree black belt. “It’s more like a big family. You see lots of good sportsmanship. That’s when they are building friendships.”

Taneda described Saturday as awesome. He was pleased to see how well kids were doing, especially getting coached during matchups. Breaks during the matches were 15 seconds as the coaches gave students tips.

“Kids don’t realize how good the coaches are they are talking to,” said Taneda, who noticed a younger girl receiving instruction from a Pan American champion. “It has been really good.”

Rita Becker and Jodi Bartier, members of the Taneda Dojo Club, said the tournament was fun and part of that is because of how good competitors are.

“Their spirit and their heart, it’s just so nice to watch,” said Becker, a Summerland resident.

“The level of camaraderie and sportsmanship, everybody has a good time.”

When asked about the quality of students, Becker said kids are starting off earlier and with the level of instruction, especially from Taneda, are better and faster.

When it came to competing themselves, Becker and Bartier had to put their friendship aside as they fought on the mat.

“Quite often we end up fighting each other,”

said Bartier, adding there are not many women their age fighting. “I prefer fighting someone I don’t know as well. It’s hard fighting a good friend.”

“All bets are off for about a one minute, 30 seconds,” said Becker of their friendship. “We love each other dearly. We are both quite competitive.”

Becker said she’s glad the group they compete in has grown as it gives a better indication of how they measure up against others. Becker wanted to step things up during the tournament and execute what she learned in the dojo. Bartier was just excited to compete. Together they earned a silver medal in team kata and tied for fourth in individual kata.

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The Lakers drew first blood on a long shot by Marisa Mendonca that found the top corner.

The Laker credited the ability of her teammates to get the ball back up when Alyssa MacMillan spotted Mendonca in the open. The Voodoo’s equalizer didn’t come until midway through the second half. Following a corner kick in the Lakers zone, the Lakers were unable to clear it and goalkeeper Natasha Reimer was beat on a shot inside the far post.

Lakers coach Drew Carlile said his players were pushed back on that goal from the pressure placed by the Voodoo.

While the Lakers earned their second tie in

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When the Lakers had the ball in the Voodoo zone in the second half, space was minimized.

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Apex mogul skiers end year on a high note Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Apex Freestyle Club collected 15 medals, including four gold, in the B.C. championship at Mount Washington on Vancouver Island April 4 to 6.

In slopestyle, Kassidy Todd, F3, took bronze, while Shaina Finlayson placed fourth and Mackenzie Schwinghamer was fifth. In the F4 class, Madison Parker placed sixth.

Cameron Kapusty, M3, won gold and Matt Finlay-

son earned bronze.

In single moguls, Schwinghamer took silver and Todd picked up bronze. Parker took gold and Anna Spence, F4, earned silver. Koleton Phipps, M3, took silver and Finlayson earned bronze. Brayden Kuroda, M4, took bronze. In dual moguls, Todd took silver, Parker gold and Spence silver, while Phipps won gold and Kuroda silver.

AFC coach Kenni Kuroda said the championship was awesome and he

PENTICTON’S CAMERON KAPUSTY won a gold medal in slopestyle in the B.C. championship in Mount Washington on Vancouver Island. Kapusty helped the Apex Freestyle Club pick up 15 medals to end the season.

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was impressed with the slopestyle skiers.

“It was really good for them to be on the podium,” said Kuroda, adding it was important to get those results. “Just shows that in slopestyle … we’re up and coming. We’ve been lacking in that in past years. It just really shows the interest is there.”

Kuroda was also impressed with how the skiers battled through tough weather and slow conditions from the snow, which was trucked

in for the event.

“They really put the effort in and it showed,” said Kuroda.

As for the moguls, Kuroda said the results were good because they have always had a strong moguls field.

“This being the last event, they came to ski,” he said. “All of the mogul skiers skied really well. The best of the best were there. In order to beat them, they had to ski well.”

In Super Youth, AFC

had three skiers reach the podium. Aiden Waddle, 7, competing against one other skier for moguls took first, while Alec Henderson, 10, and Ethan Phillips, 11, took gold and silver respectively in the 10-12 age group. Waddle, 7, also earned secondplace finishes in slopestyle and big air.

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Under the guidance of coach Stu Chapman, Shaina and Matt Finlayson earned bronze and silver, respectively. The club was also represented by Kapusty, Chloe Kober, Rhys Swenson and Sheldon Dekock. Kapusty finished fifth, while Swenson was 12th. Kober finished sixth.

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Erdmann a model for social justice Kristi Patton

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Amberlee Erdmann admits she is wholeheartedly a country girl.

Running through wheat fields and climbing haystacks, it was when she turned 19 she decided to leave her hometown just outside of Edmonton to “change the world” one little bit at a time.

She found her place in Penticton to do just that.

“I always knew that I wanted a career where I can help people. My family has always been hugely involved in giving back to the community and I knew I wanted to continue that through social justice and activism,” said Erdmann.

“It makes me happy knowing I helped somebody else, whether that is counselling or simply carrying someone’s groceries.

“Whatever the scale I have improved someone’s day and to me that is extremely rewarding.”

It is why she is being recognized as one of Penticton’s Top 40 Under 40 which highlights business professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders who excel in their respective industries.

Graduating from University of British Columbia - Okanagan with a bachelor of social work she became a social worker at a nonprofit organization that supports victims of sexual assault and relationship violence.

Her position at the South Okanagan Victim Assistance Society is unique in that she is responsible for public relations and spreading awareness of victims’ issues.

This means running campaigns, recruiting and training volunteers, applying for financial grants to organizing fundraisers and all while supporting SOVAS clients and staff.

“I work with a wonderful team at SOVAS and I am so fortunate to have the position I do,” she said.

Ever since she was young, Erdmann has been involved with some sort of philanthropic cause. She has raised money for international orphanages, supported the Stollery Children’s Hospital, built 10 houses in Mexico and volunteers at a Mexican orphanage.

The list is too long to keep going. Erdmann also was involved with the Girl Guides for about 15 years, starting as a spark and working her way up to being a link.

The 25-year-old said she never was into sports in her youth “I was totally that awkward girl that went to kick a soccer ball and accidentally stepped on it and fell. I also was that girl who actually stepped on a banana peel in the hallway and, embarrassingly enough, stepped on it on the way back,” she said.

Amberlee erdmAnn talks with another woman at the downtown offices of the South Okanagan Victim Assistance Society. erdmann is this week’s recipient of the Top 40 under 40.

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But an awkward youth is what made her a strong person. She took up modelling at 16 to raise funds at a church basement fashion show to help build houses for an orphanage in Mexico. Someone recommended she find an agency and Erdmann was picked up.

Her agency suggested she enter a beauty pageant and because she was not a fan of the idea, she simply didn’t reply. To Erdmann’s surprise her portfolio was submitted and she won the title of Miss Alberta 2007 and Miss Global Canada 2008, the title of fourth runner up in Canada.

“From that point on I started developing my modelling skills and gaining more confidence. It might be hard to believe, but I felt like a straggly ugly duckling growing up,” she said.

It has lead to Erdmann modelling for years and not quite fitting into the mould of your stereotypical model.

She doesn’t do it to wear the latest trend, it is all about confidence.

“I feel beautiful wearing my pyjamas and

sweats around and I think young girls also need to embrace that and know that they are beautiful and don’t have to wear makeup and all of that to look amazing,” Erdmann previously told the Western News.

Spending much of her time enjoying the outdoors in her youth and eight years of martial arts training also taught her discipline and confidence.

With that she faces challenges in her life head on. Ever since she was a teen she struggled with her health.

“I am continually challenged in finding the delicate balance between enjoying life and respecting my health limitations. In an odd way I am grateful for my health situation, as it has allowed me to live each day to the fullest while keeping an enlightened perspective on life,” she said.

“I keep this part of my life very private, as I want to me remembered for the things I have accomplished and not my health.”

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“I am so passionate about helping people and giving back to our community. I am truly grateful to be living in such a beautiful place, with such a great community,” she said.

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Oysters the pearl of Osoyoos festival Kristi Patton

Western News Staff

Organizers of the Osoyoos Oyster Festival said interest in the events have been gaining popularity fast in the area.

“We sold out an event already and that is almost unheard of in the Okanagan. People usually wait until the last minute to get their tickets. We are almost half-way sold out of another event too, the Art of the Oyster,” said Clair Sear, event coordinator. “There definitely is a great buzz and the whole event has been really growing.”

The Osoyoos Oyster Festival was created to showcase the sustainable oysters produced by the farmers and guilds of the nearby West Coast paired with the awardwinning wines of the Oliver Osoyoos Winery Association.

Signature events include the April 25 Oyster, Beer and Beast Bash presented by the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce at Spirit Ridge Conference Centre. This is an evening of oysters, local craft beer and cider, live entertainment and all things meat prepared by some of the South Okanagan’s most talented chefs.

“This is a new event this year that brings together local craft breweries from Cannery Brewing, Firehall Brewery and Tin Whistle Brewery who have made a collabor-ale. We also have a competition open to microbrews across Canada to pair with oysters or if you don’t like seafood there will be meat,” said Sear.

The party kicks off at 6 p.m. with a cask tapping of a collabor-ale created by South Okanagan breweries. Live

Chef Jeff Van Geest of Miradoro Restaurant works on his oyster creation at last year’s festival.

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entertainment will be provided by the Gordon James Duo. Tickets are $25 which includes three tasting vouchers. Shuttle transportation is available for $10 per person with pickup locations at Watermark and Walnut Beach in Osoyoos and Family Foods in Oliver.

The second signature event is held on April 26 at Watermark Beach Resort from 7 to 9 p.m. and is followed by dancing and a cash bar until midnight. The Art of the Oyster Pearl Gala invites guests to dress up in the theme of fisherman/ mermaid or with pearls, prizes will be handed out

for best dressed.

“This is a really great event because you are getting oysters from 11 different restaurants and the oyster fishermen will be right there to talk about what you are eating. If you are an oyster lover and a wine lover,

this is the event to go to,” said Sear.

Enjoy oyster creations from the South Okanagan’s best restaurants and chefs along with wonderful wine pairings from Oliver and Osoyoos wineries. West Coast oyster farmers

will shuck their oysters alongside stations from Okanagan’s best fishmongers: Codfather’s and Buy The Sea. At 9 p.m. The results from Canada’s Oyster Wine Competition will be announced.

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Tulips and Tulalip - 3 Days - Apr 21* ........................ $269 Silver Reef & the San Juan Islands - 4 Days - Jul 6 $389 Tulalip & the San Juan Islands - 4 Days - Aug 18 ... $439 Barkerville - 3 Days - Sept 15 ................................... $345

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Polar Bear Safari - 3 Days - Nov 8 .............................$2599 Branson, Memphis, Nashville - 14 Days - Nov 10 ....$3349 Deadwood / Yellowstone - 9 Days - Sept 6 ............... $1179

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Okanogan Casino - 1 Day - Apr 27, May 11............... $30 Millbay - 1 Day - Apr 22, May 6 ................................... $30 Silver Reef - 3 Days - May 7, Jun 9 .......................... $214 Silver Reef - 4 Days - Apr 21*, 25*, May 26 ............. $289 Coeur D'Alene - 3 Days - May 19*, Jul 28 $40 EPC $179 Coeur D'Alene - 4 Days - Apr 28*, Jun 2 $60 EPC . $229 Tulalip - 4 Days - May 19*, Jun 2, 16........................ $329 Swinomish - 4 Days - Jun 8 ..................................... $279 Wendover - 7 Days - Jun 21 ..................................... $379 Reno - 8 Days - Sep 27............................................. $349 Wildhorse 4 Day Weekend - May 16 Incl “Comes to Life” Tour $369 *Guaranteed Tours OPEN MON-FRI, 9AM-4PM - CLOSED 12:30PM - 1:30PM FOR LUNCH

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Spring Escapes & Scenic Sights

Sips, Slots & Shopping - 4 Days • Apr. 24*, May 1*, Oct. 2* ............................................. $439 Sips, Slots & Shopping - 3 Days • Apr. 25*, Sept. 12*........................................................ $339 Silver Reef - 3 Days • May 20, Jun. 11, Jul. 9, Aug. 6 .................................................................$214 Silver Reef - 4 Days • May 13*, 26, Jun. 15 ...............................................................................$289 Tulalip - 3 Days • May 20, Jun. 11, Jul. 7, 29, Aug. 26 ..................................................................$259 Tulalip - 4 Days • May 13*, 26*, Jun. 3, 23*, Jul. 15, Aug. 12, 18 .......................................From $349 Clearwater & Tulalip Resorts - 5 Days • May 25*, Sept. 22* ................................. From $479 Best of Washington & Oregon - 8 Days • Jun. 8..............................................................$829 Tulalip - 5 Days NEW! • Jun. 16*, Sept. 15* Includes Seattle & 7 Meals ................................ $489 Coeur d'Alene Bingo Weekend - 4 Days • Jun. 19, Nov. 13 ............................................$279 Whales & Wildcards - 4 Days • Jun. 24*, Aug. 24 .................................................................$399 Lavender, Flowers & 'Roos Too - 5 Days • Jul. 6 ................................................... From $519 Christmas in July - 4 Days • Jul. 21 ........................................................................................$439

Calling All Sport Fans

Blue Jays in Seattle - 4 Days • Aug. 11* ...............................................................................$679 Grey Cup 2014 - 3 Days • Nov. 29 Don't Miss the Party of the Year! .............................From $659

Autumn Journeys

Yellowstone, Grand Tetons & Black Hills - 12 Days • Sept. 2 .................................$1449 Fall Foliage in the Great Lakes incl. Chicago - 13 Days • Sept. 13 ......................$3349 Ring of Fire incl. Mt. St. Helens & Crater Lake - 8 Days • Sept. 13......................$1279 Canyons, Vistas & Desert Sunsets - 16 Days • Sept. 20 .............................................$2299 Oregon Coast Gamble - 7 Days • Sept. 28 & Oct. 5 ....................................................From $679 Rediscover the Silver State - 13 Days • Sept. 29...........................................................$1339 Grand Circle Splendors - 16 Days • Oct. 4 .......................................................................$3099 NYC for the Holidays - 6 Days • Nov. 30 ...........................................................................$3199 Check out www.sunfuntours.ca for more 2014 vacation experiences.

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BEV

The family will be holding a Celebration of Bev’s Life on

Saturday, April 19th in Penticton

at 439 Winnipeg Street at 1:00pm. Friends and family are welcome. In the spirit of Bev a donation for the Food Bank would be most welcome.

Of Penticton (Edson, Wildwood) passed away February 6, 2014 at the age of 86.

She was predeceased by her brother, Tom Browne, and sisters, Bertie Erickson and Eileen Erickson. She is survived by her children, Jim Maxwell (Gina) of Edmonton, Keith Maxwell (Linda) of Sechelt, Doug Maxwell (Pat) and Murray Maxwell of Penticton, 5 grandchildren (David, Maggie, Bronwyn, Josh and Zoe) and 5 great grandchildren (Ayla, Michael, Lily, Coen and Reid). Bev moved to Penticton in 1986 and loved everything about it. She was very involved in Special Olympics and appreciated all the volunteers and coaches that gave so freely of their time and energy. Memorial contributions to the Special Olympics Association (www.specialolympics.bc.ca) would be appreciated. Condolences for the family can be sent to Hansons Arbor Funeral Chapel or posted at hansonsfuneral.ca

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LITTLE George Edward Terrence It is with profound sadness that we announce that our beloved husband, father and grandpa George Little passed away peacefully on April 6, 2014 at Penticton General Hospital after bravely fighting a sudden but brief illness.

George was born April 17, 1944 in Geraldton, Ontario to William and Audrey Little. He spent his youth in Ontario and Winnipeg, where he became a journeyman electrician, and later ran his father’s electrical contracting company.

He met his love, Mavis Little, in Winnipeg. They married in 1967 and spent 47 happy and full years together.

George and Mavis moved to Penticton in 1971, joining George’s parents, his sister and her family in the beautiful Okanagan Valley. They all enjoyed a rich and fun family life together. George worked as a manager for many years with his mentor, Phil Cooper, at Cooper and Gibbard Electric. George opened G. Little Electric in 1985, expanding the company to include alarm and HVAC installation and commercial building rentals. George’s daily goal was to provide excellent service and to create good, family-supporting jobs for the many talented people he valued so much at his company.

George was an outgoing and civic-minded person who actively volunteered countless hours in his community and industry. He served as President of the Southern Interior Construction Association and Penticton Industrial Development Association. He also served on the Boards of the BC Construction Association, Southern Okanagan Construction Association, Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce, Valley First Credit Union, Community Foundation of the South Okanagan, S.S. Sicamous Restoration Society and the Electrical Safety Advisory Board of BC. He was an active and passionate volunteer with the BC Liberals, the Penticton Junior A hockey team and was a long-time volunteer for the Ironman race.

George was a great storyteller and had a keen interest in public life and all levels of politics. He had a generous spirit, and was quick to offer help to all, and share a smile and a laugh. George was an avid fisherman and boater, both in the Okanagan and in the waters of Nootka Sound. He enjoyed his many friends, and shared lunch every day for 15 years with all his closest buddies at the corner table of Debbie’s Diner.

JANE RUSSELL “JEAN” nee Rankin May 11, 1917 – April 6, 2014

Shirley Shirley Margaret 84, of Penticton, B.C., passed away April 12th 2014 while in care at the Andy Moog Hospice House. She will be deeply missed by her sons; Colin and Glen, grandchildren; Charlene, Chris, Angie, Marissa, Richard, and many greatgrandchildren. Predeceased by husband, George, brother, Bob; sisters, Evelyn and Alison; and daughter, Lorna. Shirley was born and raised in Radisson, Sask, then moved to Ocean Falls, B.C. where she was a school teacher and raised her family before settling down in Penticton. Shirley was a kind, gentle soul and she will be remembered for her love, support, patience, and cookies. A memorial service will be held on May 17th, 2pm at the United Church, 696 Main St. Penticton.

Jean passed away peacefully at Haven Hill Retirement Centre. The family would like to extend their appreciation to all the staff for the extraordinary care, dedication and attention that they provided to Jean during her stay at Haven Hill, and to her family in the days prior to her passing.

Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.everdenrust.com

“She has left us and is at peace, and immense grief is what we know But we have to think of better things, that she’s happy where she now is.

Cause now she dances with angels before the throne of the Lord She’s passed through the gates of Heaven as an angel coming home We’ll see her face in memories, so sweet and precious are they And when it comes our day she’ll leave her dance with angels To lead us on our way”

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George’s most treasured role was as grandfather to his beloved grandson, Joshua, with whom he spent countless hours of fun and laughter at the coast and in Penticton, especially at the “shop.”

George was predeceased by his parent’s, Bill and Audrey Little, and sister Maureen Franz (Ron Franz).

He will be greatly missed by his remaining family: his loving wife Mavis, daughter Tamara Little (Tom Syer) and grandson Joshua of Vancouver and daughter Debbie Little (Jari Solin) of Penticton. He also leaves nephews Geoff Franz (Penticton) and Kelly Franz (Squamish) and niece Rebecca Franz (Powell River).

All are welcome to attend a celebration of George’s life which will be held 2 pm, Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the Penticton Convention Centre.

Donations in lieu of flowers will be gratefully accepted at the Dragonfly Pond Family Society, dragonflypondsociety.com. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.Hansonsfuneral.ca.

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Long established and well respected family owned business, Guerard’s Furniture is seeking a new team member with retail sales experience. Candidate must possess excellent customer service, communication and computer skills. Position is full-time; weekend work is required. Apply in person only. Dave Mitchell, 70 Westminster Ave., Penticton, Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM. North Enderby Timber is looking to hire General Laborer’s, a Millwright and Heavy Duty Mechanic. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637.

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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 Peter’s Bros. Construction has positions open for Apprentice Mechanics & Shop Helpers with a mechanical background. Positions are also open for Experienced Paving Personnel. These are full-time positions with a full benefit package. Please pick up applications at 716 Okanagan Ave. E., Penticton, BC, V2A 3K6 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

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426889 BC Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons 1077 Westminster Ave, Penticton 1697 Fairview Road, Penticton #100-2695 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton 8907 Main Street, Osoyoos, BC 185-5717 Main Street, Oliver, BC 7710 Prairie Valley Road, Summerland BC Food Service Supervisor (NOC: 6212) 6 Vacancies Flex Position: Permanent, Full-Time, Part-Time, Shift, Weekend, Day, Night, Evening, $12.53 Hourly + Medical Benefits Start Date: ASAP 1-2 Years Experience Required.

Education not required Apply now to b.sym@shaw.ca Fax: 1.778.476.5991 Mail: 331 Martin St, Penticton, BC, V2A5K6

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services Now Hiring; full/part time experienced servers/line cooks, serious applicants only, resumes in person, Opus, Duncan Ave. @ Fairview NOW TAKING applications for housekeeping. Drop off resume to 110 Riverside Dr., Riverside Motel.

Ofce Support BOYLE & Company, a long established law firm located in downtown Penticton, is seeking a Legal Assistant with experience in commercial security and commercial/residential real estate transactions. The ideal candidate will possess a background in the area of property development including subdivisions and drafting covenants, rights of way, easements and related agreements. A working knowledge of Land Title Office and Personal Property Registry practices for searches and registration is required. The position requires strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple demands and priorities is necessary.

Detail oriented with strong organizational and document production skills, you prefer to work independently within a collegial team environment. Flexible work hours could be considered. We offer a competitive wage along with a full comprehensive benefit package. If this sounds like you please forward resume to hr@boyleco.bc.ca. 100 Front St. Penticton BC V2A 1H1

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Mi-tec Millwork & Cabinetry has an opportunity for a qualified Shop Foreman.

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Please email shop@mi-tec.com for further details

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Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and Northern Alberta.

Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; Fax 780-444-9165.

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Garden & Lawn HERBARIA GARDEN AND LAWN. Quality garden maint. and lawn care in Penticton. Over ten years experience. herbariagardenandlawn@gmail.com or 250-493-3362

Valley Wide Lawn Care. Power raking, clean up and slow release nitrogen fertilizer $79.99, most size lawns.

Phone Gerald 250-493-5161

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Moving & Storage At U1ST - MOVING 2 men on a two ton truck. $70/hr. Call 250-859-8362.

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Summerland Seniors Village Tuesday, April 22nd, 2014 Summerland Seniors Village is a ‘campus of care’ residence providing high quality services in Assisted Living and Residential Care. Located in the beautiful South Okanagan, we have IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY for • RESIDENTIAL CARE AIDES (RCA’s) for Regular (night shift only), Casual and/or Part Time (all shifts).

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

Merchandise for Sale

Auctions RETRACTION: HUGE AUCTION - SAT April 12th @ 10AM - 306 Dawson Ave. PENTICTON. The above notice was to have been cancelled prior to publishing.

Black Press apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Firearms 16TH Annual Penticton Gun & Antique Show & Sale. April 12 & 13, come see Chris from Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd. Kelowna 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat. 10-6.

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Furniture Moving Sale. Must be sold, No reasonable offer refused.

Moving May 01. Dble dresser w/inlay, waterfall dresser & stool,hide-a-bed, Lg BBQ w/rotisserie & 5-burners like new, Queen bed (10 month old), treadmill, antique wash dresser, some tools.

Call Harold 250-493-0703. All in Great Condition.

Merchandise for Sale

Garage Sales

NARAMATA COMMUNITY YARD SALE 50+ locations in one small, scenic town Sat., April 26, 9-2, see MyNaramata.com for a map of sale locations

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Rentals 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 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 unit, parking avail. great location, $700 heat/cable incl. n/s, cat ok w/deposit, 250-488-7902 2bdrm, great location, private parking, quiet, secure building, large storage room, $800, heat/cable incl., cat ok with dep., ns, 250-488-7902 2bdrm, newer, 6appl., secure parking, $1050/$1100, Dennis Realty Exec’s 250-493-4372 Apartments for rent, low income, util. incl., np, Sun Valley, Skaha Lake Rd., Bach., $550, Mayfair, Skaha Lake Rd., 1 & 2 bdrm, $695-$950, Meadowlark, Skaha Lake Rd., 1 bdrm, $695, laundry facilities on site, contact Stanmar Services, (250)493-5072 Bach $585, 1bdrm, $650, 2bdrm, $750, ,adult/senior oriented, clean, quiet, cat ok, 250-492-7328 Completely renovated 2 bd, 2ba, laundry, large patio, u/g parking, across street from Skaha Lake. Avail immed.

Rent neg. (250)493-5986 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

Commercial/ Industrial 1000sqft., office/retail, 5 offices w/reception for sale or rent, Penticton, (250)493-5133 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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Trucks & Vans

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2006 GMC 3500 CC dually, 4x4 auto, 6L, flat deck with hidden 5th wheel 137K. $9700. obo. 250-307-3170

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

1 bdrm basement suite, Wiltse area. $950/mo. Incl util. cbl. net. 6 appl. sep. ent. Seeking mature professional. Ref req.

NS, NP. 250-486-7408 2bdrm suite in executive home, lake view, private patio, gas fp, f/s/dw, insuite laundry, np, ns, util/cable/internet incl. $1150/mo., (250)492-2915 3bdrm daylight basement, w/d, f/s, n/p, n/d, pet on approval with DD, ref’s req., $950+ 1/2 util., avail. May 1, call 250)488-9524 after 6pm HIGHLAND motel suites avail now, 1140 Burnaby Ave., 250809-1253, 250-488-2206

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts Used Tires, Huge Selection of used tires and wheels in stock.

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

Auto Financing

$825

$6,000 Phone: 250-718-4969 2002 Dodge Caravan 3.3L V6 A/T CD, full load, ex. heated seats, mech A-1, spotless inside/out, privacy glass, PWR rear vent window, 6 seats (removable), 172Kms, real gem! $4250obo, 250-493-3899

Adult Escorts MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95., Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048

2003 Honda Odyssey, leather interior, DVD, 196,000kms, $5500, (250)492-0256

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ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW 2012-19 (273 Scott Avenue)

Cars - Domestic 2000 Buick Century, custom, full load, a/c works, all power, 190,000 kms, new tires, good running order $1500 obo, 778476-4927, 250-492-9778 2003 BMW, M3 Convertible, SMG trans., new tires, exc. cond., fully load, 90,000kms, $23,900, (250)495-2032

Cars - Sports & Imports 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Convertible, automatic, silver, A/C, Infinity stereo, 124,000 km. New: winter and summer tires, battery, front disc brakes. Excellent interior and paint condition, no rust.

Woman-owned for 8 years, all maintenance receipts. $8000 firm 250 462 3607

Recreational/Sale

One bdrm walk-up reno one bdrm, with laminate flrs, very bright, balcony, east facing. Avail. May 1 (KBD301) Skaha Pl., 1 bdrm, 1 bath condo, f,s, a/c, recently painted, includes heat and hydro, elevator, coin-op laundry. Avail.

April 1 (A428) 2 bdrm, top floor of walk up heat and hydro included, no smoking. Cat ok. Avail. May 1 ( WGA304)

HOUSES: $975

Ext. Cab, Long Box, 4x4, 5speed manual transmission, 4.8L Vortex, 215xxxkm.

2 sets of rims.

Interior and exterior in excellent shape.

Creditors and others having claims against the Estate are hereby notified under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims are required to be sent to the Executor of the Estate at 101 - 123 Martin Street, Penticton, British Columbia, V2A 7X6, on or before May 10, 2014, after which date the Estate assets will be distributed having regard only to claims of which the Executor then has notice.

Executor: STEPHAN BERNEY Solicitor: BERNICE GREIG Gilchrist & Company 101-123 Martin Street Penticton, B.C. V2A 7X6 Phone: 250-492-3033

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RE: THE ESTATE OF LILLIAN ANNA MICHALEK, also known as LILLIAN A. MICHALEK, late of 2255 Ethel Street, Kelowna, B.C. who died on December 1, 2013, (the “Estate”)

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PENTICTON 171 Main Street Penticton, B.C. V2A 5A9 250-490-2400 (phone) 250-490-2402 (fax) www.penticton.ca

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1993 Ford Econoline Cargo van, 5L, auto, runs, drives excellent, replaced brakes, rad., belt, pulleys, fuel pump, go anywhere, $1200, call 778476-2046

Dec. 2010 Avalanche, dark grey, full equip., 42,000 kms, tires 85%, 1 1/2 years on road, $35,000 obo, warranty until 2015, 250-494-5436 (8amnoon, evenings 6-9pm

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Trucks & Vans

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2bd, 3appl., close to Comm. centre, util not incl., avail. April 1, personal/employment ref’s req., ns, np, 250-490-7436 2bdrm 2bath unit, laminate floors, central location, private parking, cat ok with deposit, $900/mo., 250-488-7902

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2008 Class C Motorhome, E450 V10, new tires, 2 push outs, generator, electric steps, awning, $39,900, 250-4953584 2011 Forest River 30’ super slide, full load, ex. warranty, new tires, too many ex. to list, $27,500 bo, (778)476-4001

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Suites, Lower 1bd daylight basement, close to Wiltse Elem. School, N/S, N/P, prefer mature resp. person, ref’s req., $650 incl. util., avail. immed., 250-493-5630

Recently reno’d, 2.5 bdrm, 1 bath, grd flr, of duplex, 5 appliances, unfinished bsmt. No pets, no smoking. Avail.

NOW (H691-4) 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.

A Public Hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C. to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2012-19 to amend Zoning Bylaw 2011-23 as follows: Rezone Lot 1, District Lots 202 and 250, Similkameen Division Yale District, and of District Lots 1 and 4, Group 7, Similkameen Division Yale (Formerly Yale Lytton) District, Plan 8161 from RD1 (Duplex Housing) to RM3 (Medium Density Residential) located at 273 Scott Avenue, Penticton B.C. The applicant proposes to construct a four storey, 16-unit apartment building.

Any person whose interest may be affected by the proposed amendment may appear in person, by petition or by attorney. Delegations and Submissions will be received no later than 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2014 to Attention: Corporate Officer, City of Penticton, 171 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5A9; Email: publichearings@penticton.ca. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Please note that all submissions are a matter of public record. Those persons with special hearing, language or access needs should contact City Hall at 250-490-2400 prior to the meeting.

Bylaw 2012-19 and supporting information will be available for public inspection up to and including Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at the following locations during hours of operation: Development Services and Corporate Administration (City Hall,171 Main St.), Penticton Public Library (785 Main Street) and the Penticton Community Centre (325 Power St.); or online at http://www.penticton.ca/EN/meta/city-news/latest-news.html.

PUBLIC NOTICE TEMPORARY USE PERMIT - 2509 South Main Street An application has been made for a Temporary Use Permit respecting Lot 1, District Lot 116, Similkameen Division Yale District, Plan 2027, Except Plan M13339 located at 2509 South Main Street, Penticton, B.C. The applicant is proposing to use a portion of the lot for outdoor storage. The Temporary Use Permit would allow Council to grant a permit to allow the use for a temporary period of up to three (3) years.

Council will consider this application at its Regular Meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton.

Any person whose interest may be affected by the proposed Temporary Use Permit may appear in person, by petition or by attorney. Delegations and Submissions will be received no later than 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2014 to Attention: Corporate Officer, City of Penticton, 171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C. V2A 5A9; Email: publichearings@penticton.ca. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the April 22, 2014 meeting. Please note that all submissions are a matter of public record.

Those persons with special hearing, language or access needs should contact City Hall at 250-490-2400 prior to the meeting.

The Permit and supporting information will be available for public inspection up to and including Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at the following locations during hours of operation: Development Services and Corporate Administration (City Hall,171 Main St.), Penticton Public Library (785 Main Street) and the Penticton Community Centre (325 Power St.); or online at http://www.penticton.ca/EN/meta/city-news/latest-news.html.

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The NaramaTa ScoTTiSh Country Dance Club has classes at 7 p.m. Please bring soft-soled shoes to wear for dancing.

For more information call Davina at 250-4871272. Classes are held Wednesdays through April from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Shatford Centre.

Neither Scottish background nor a partner is required.

S ouTh o kaNagaN and i mmigraNT Community Services is offering free English classes. For more info, stop by the office at 508 Main St. or call 250492-6299. elkS club oN Ellis Street has a management meeting at 6 p.m. and a lodge meeting at 7:30 p.m. alcoholicS aNoNymouS haS Nooners meetings Monday to Friday noon at 1197 Main St. Call service 24 hours is 250490-9216. Night group meets in the Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. at 1498 Government St. The Summerland group meets at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. in the basement. care cloSeT ThrifT Store at 574 Main St. has weekly specials and special auctions. Open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All proceeds to the local hospital and hospice. Donations and new volunteers always welcome.

SummerlaNd arT club meets Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Summerland Library.

Painters of all levels welcome. Workshops available. Contact Mary at 250-494-5851 for info. foSTer care iNfo sessions every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at MCFD Resource Office. For info call Moe at 250770-7524 or visit www.

fosterbc.ca or www.mcf. gov.bc.ca/foster. al-aNoN for frieNdS and family of alcoholics at 7:30 p.m. at United Church, 696 Main St. Call 250-490-9272 for info.

PeNTicToN duPlicaTe bridge club holds weekly games Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays at 1 p.m. and the Under 100 Club Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. in the Penticton library.

Call Birgitta at 250-7701154 for info.

T he P eNTicToN academy of Music String Orchestra rehearses from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. in the lounge of the Leir House, 220 Manor Park Ave. New members welcome.

Please call 250-4937977 for more info.

New To The Oliver Senior Centre: Zumba lessons, all-around active exercise. Every Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Call 250-498-6142 for more information.

Everyone welcome. biNgo every wedNeSday in the Legion hall with the Ladies Auxiliary, 502 Martin St. at 1 p.m.

Lunches are available. okaNagaN fallS SeNiorS’ Centre has music and coffee from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and carpet bowling at 1 p.m.

SeNiorS’ recreaTioN and Wellness Centre at 439 Winnipeg St. hosts euchre every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Call Betty at 250-4900468 for more information.

The order of St. Luke meets on the first and third Wednesdays in St. Saviours’ Church at noon for healing prayer. oliver double o Quilters have drop-in activities Wednesdays. haNd aNd fooT caNaSTa at 1 p.m. in the Penticton Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. Lessons available for those who have never played before. Call June even-

Book with Christy

ings at 250-492-7630 for info. aNaveTS haS humP Day with dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m. and entertainment by Buzz Byer at 6:30 p.m. kiwaNiS club haS a lunch meeting every Wednesday at noon at 390 Brunswick St. 65-PluS SiNgleS coffee club meets at 10 a.m. at the Penticton Golf and Country Club. For info call 250-492-0459 or 250-770-1018.

SouTh maiN droP-iN Centre has beginner line dance at 9 a.m., a coffee social and medical Qi Gong at 10 a.m., and easy to intermediate line

dance and cribbage at 1 p.m. Call 250-493-2111 to confirm line dance activities. eagleS have a $5 lunch from noon to 2 p.m.

Members and guests welcome.

THURSDAY April 17

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a NToNijevic , Program director for the Friends of the Summerland Ornamental Gardens will speak at the Penticton Garden Club meeting on April 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Penticton Library auditorium. Visitors welcome.

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Come join Penticton Newcomers Club.

Develop new friendships and learn about the area through many activities such as walking, bocce, crafts, lunch, pool, coffee, golf, scrabble, picnics, and more. General meetings are on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Penticton Lawn Bowling Club, 260 Brunswick St. For more info call Dan at 778-476-3831. 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.

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calendar South Main Dropin Centre has Spanish conversation and carpet bowl at 10 a.m., bingo, improver line dance and crafters meet at 1 p.m. Call 250-493-2111 to confirm line dance activities. topS B.C. 1640 meets from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Bethel Church basement at 945 Main St. Phone Beverley at 250493-5968 or Liz at 250493-7997 for more info.

DeSert Sage SpinnerS and Weavers Guild meets at 10 a.m. at the Oliver Community Centre. Visitors are always welcome. If you are interested in becoming a member stop by or contact Gail Erickson at rgerickson@telus.net or 250-498-4959. alCoholiCS anonyMouS night group meets at 8 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. in the Outreach Centre. The Okanagan

Falls group meets at 8 p.m. at 5328 Hawthorne St., and the men’s book study group runs at 7:30 p.m. at 102 1825 Main St. Vineyard Church. elkS CluB on Ellis Street has darts at 7 p.m.

All skill levels welcome. o kanagan F allS SeniorS’ Centre has Scrabble at 10 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m. and crib at 7 p.m. topS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 5:30

p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 523 Jermyn Ave. Call Merle at 250770-8093.

Fraternal orDer oF the Eagles has musical trivia bingo at 7 p.m.

Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. al-anon For FrienDS and family of alcoholics meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Summerland United Church. Call 250-4909272.

r oyal C anaDian legion branch 40 has crib and drop-in pool at 7 p.m. in the Legion hall at 502 Martin St. anavetS have pool league at 6:30 p.m. peaCh City toaStMaSterS meet from noon to 1 p.m. at the Penticton United Church. Toastmasters improves speaking abilities and leadership skills. Call 250-4922362 for info.

FRIDAY April 18

FriDay SoCial DanCe at South Main Dropin Centre, 2965 South Main St. Join us for music by Destiny, the dance band starting at 7:30 p.m. $6 per person, All welcome. p entiCton S eniorS 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.

B ereaveMent t he reSourCe Centre at 626 Martin St. hosts weekly drop-in grief support sessions Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

For more info on other available programs or support in the loss of a pet, please call 250490-1107. eight week grieFSupport walking group on alternate Friday and Wednesday mornings starting at the Penticton Art Gallery from 10 a.m. to noon, April 11 to May 30. Please call Andrea at 250-4929071 ext. 2203 for more information.

S eniorS w ellneSS SoCiety anD Better at Home are looking for volunteers for transportation, light housekeeping, shopping, friendly visiting, home repairs and yard work. For more information call 250-487-7455 or 250487-3376.

C anaDian r oyal 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. the oliver Senior Centre, 5876 Airport St., has bingo with a loonie pot every Friday at 1 p.m. 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 250-496-5931

or Sally at 250-4926556.

S eniorS S ingleS lunCh Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday.

For location call 250496-5980 or 250-7708622. 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. Nonmembers welcome. For more information visit www.pentictonfuntimers.org or call Brian 250-492-7036. elkS CluB on Ellis Street has drop-in fun darts 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. with entertainment by Shindigger following. anavetS haS karaoke with Jack Ramsay at 7 p.m., Scotch doubles pool at 6:30 p.m. Stu’s kitchen open for lunch and breakfast. a l C o h o l i C S anonyMouS haS a Primary Purpose meeting, at 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage Centre on Green Mountain Road.

Bring your Big Book.

UPCOMING EVENTS Bring your FrienDS to the Legion Ladies Auxiliary spring tea from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on April 25 in the hall, 502 Martin St. $5 for sandwiches, tea, coffee and lots of yummy desserts. There will be a bake table, jewellery table, white elephant table, grocery hamper raffle and our pot of gold raffle. pitCh in anD clean up Kaleden from April 20 to 26. Bags can be picked up at the store and the library. Filled bags go in the dumpster at the church parking lot.

Thank you for your help and commitment for a clean community.

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Dole salad kits

2 lb BAG Farmer’s Market™ mini carrots

selected varieties

2

98

Jelly Belly bubbles

39 g

no name Aristocrat or Black Forest ham ®

product of USA

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Hershey’s Easter chocolate bags

326192

selected varieties, 185-340 g 145294

ea

Cooks ham portions butt and shank portion 445561 214823

1

98

1

98

/lb

4.37 /kg

fresh PC® turkeys grade A while quantities last 139218

2

48

/lb

5.47 /kg

baked fresh

in-store

4

2/

98 OR

2.98 EACH

.97

Stove Top stuffing selected varieties, 120 g 336432 6618804390

ea

Green Giant frozen vegetables

LIMIT 4

selected varieties, 750 g

1.27

510172 6905242321

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Coca Cola or Pepsi soft drinks

LIMIT 3

regular or diet, selected varieties, 24X355 mL

3.37

970866 6700010166

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Prices are in effect until Sunday, April 20, 2014 or while stock lasts.

Quantities and/or selection of items may be limited and may not be available in all stores. No rainchecks. No substitutions on clearance items or where quantities are advertised as limited. Advertised pricing and product selection (flavour, colour, patterns, style) may vary by store location. We reserve the right to limit quantities to reasonable family requirements. We are not obligated to sell items based on errors or misprints in typography or photography. Coupons must be presented and redeemed at time of purchase. Applicable taxes, deposits, or environmental surcharges are extra. No sales to retail outlets. Some items may have “plus deposit and environmental charge” where applicable. ®/™ The trademarks, service marks and logos displayed in this flyer are trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. All rights reserved. © 2014 Loblaws Inc. * we match prices! Applies only to our major supermarket competitors’ flyer items. Major supermarket competitors are determined solely by us based on a number of factors which can vary by store location. We will match the competitor’s advertised price only during the effective date of the competitor’s flyer advertisement. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES (note that our major supermarket competitors may not). Due to the fact that product is ordered prior to the time of our Ad Match checks, quantities may be limited. We match identical items (defined as same brand, size, and attributes) and in the case of fresh produce, meat, seafood and bakery, we match a comparable item (as determined solely by us). We will not match competitors’ “multi-buys” (eg. 2 for $4), “spend x get x”, “Free”, “clearance”, discounts obtained through loyalty programs, or offers related to our third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners etc.).

We reserve the right to cancel or change the terms of this program at any time.

Customer Relations: 1-866-999-9890.

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MOST stores open Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

MB and ON stores closed these days.

See online or in-store for your particular store’s hours.

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2012 Toyota Tundra SR5 Crewmax 4x4

2012 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double Cab 4x4

2010 Toyota Matrix XR AWD

2010 Toyota Rav 4 Limited 4WD

Excellent Fuel Economy!

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$31,900

$32,700

$17,588

$20,788

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