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Council’s decision on the future of a Kinney Avenue property probably didn’t satisfy the more than 100 residents of the area that turned out for a public hearing Monday evening.

In a Solomon-like decision, council voted not to rezone the 2.25 acre lot at 175 Kinney Ave. for an apartment complex, but did vote to remove its designation in Penticton’s Official Community Plan as a future park, which it has been classed as for 26 years.

However, the city hasn’t been able to meet the purchase price of the owners of the property, and after two years of negotiations and offers, they asked to have the parks designation removed and the property rezoned to make it more sellable.

It is listed on the B.C. Assessment rolls at $1,309,000, though according to Malcolm McNaughton, who represents the owners, the fair market value, properly zoned and without the future park designation, is much higher.

The public hearing portion of the meeting grew heated at times, with more than 30 speakers, mostly residents of Cherry Lane Towers, expressing their concerns about increased traffic, the need for parkland as well as the loss of their view and possible devaluation of their condo units, if a fourstorey 90-unit condominium was built on the property.

Many said that they had consulted with the city before purchase and had been assured the lot would become a park.

“Removing parkland from any city should not be taken lightly,” said David Worth.

Other actions by the city, he continued, indicated a desire to increase the number of young families living here.

“Removal of any land designated as parks and recreation is totally contrary to what one would expect to happen with an

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increase in population.”

Marlene Pixley said she enjoyed watching the children playing on the school fields and in Lions’ Park.

“The change in the zoning is a threat to our peace and contentment. It is also a threat to our home values,” said Pixley. “I feel betrayed and I feel wounded by this. I believe the decision is about money.”

But as emotional as some of the speakers became, the tension increased when council entered into their own debate on the changes. Coun. Katie Robinson said granting the changes requested by the property owners would be betraying the vision set out by previous councils in the OCP and the original parks master plan.

“I remain firmly committed to acquiring park land. It’s already been waiting for 26 years, so I can wait a bit longer,” said Robinson. “This would be a catastrophic loss to our community.”

Other councillors were less certain that it was denying the owners’ petition, or that it would be a good investment for the community.

“The city can’t afford to pay for it,” said Coun. John Vassilaki, adding that the owners wanted up to $3.5 million. “We were voted into office to make decisions that are in the best interest of this community, not one group.”

The motion to rezone the land was narrowly defeated, with only Couns. Vassilaki, Judy Sentes and Helena Konanz voting in favour. The situation reversed, though, when a motion to change the OCP designation from park to multi-family residential was put on the table.

Again, Robinson was one of the strongest opponents, arguing that council shouldn’t be making OCP amendments without more public discussion.

“I feel very strongly it would be irresponsible,” said Robinson. “We need to open this up to the entire city.”

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Urban garden association loses its digs Steve Kidd

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After more than four years of working to build an educational urban garden, the Penticton Urban Agriculture Association has given up on the downtown location they have occupied for the last two years.

The association was formed with the goal of promoting awareness about food security and the possibility of gardening in an urban environment. After long negotiations with the city, PUAA was able to secure a three-year lease on property at Ellis and Nanaimo Street to create the Centre for Urban Agriculture in mid-2011.

Their first summer focused on cleaning up the site, which was covered in weeds and detritus from the demolished Nanaimo Hall, but after two summers of education and growing food for the food bank and the Soupateria, C.Urb is closing after the city decided not to offer a long-term extension to the lease.

“They gave us a one-year lease that started the middle of April and ended Dec. 31. I don’t think that adds up to 12 months,” said Kathryn McCourt, PUAA president.

Mayor Garry Litke said city council was concerned about what he calls a highly visible location.

“Council is very concerned it be maintained in an attractive condition,” said Litke adding that PUAA representatives had told council

Eva DurancE, past president of the Penticton urban agriculture association, works on cleaning up some of the plant beds last September. The association has given up on their downtown location.

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their priority was on growing food and education, not appearance.

“There is a degree of unsightliness about it.

This is not a manicured lawn and those are the kind of standards we are being held to,” said PUAA organizer Merle Kindred, commenting that C.Urb was a working garden.

“We have tried to be as good as we can

about it, but we are a very tiny group. There are just six of us on the board this year and we have 28 members.”

Kindred said there was no leeway in the city’s offer.

“They said we were to vacate full by the end of the year. We were told very curtly to return the site to its original condition,” she said.

If they really did that, she joked, the city might not like the results.

“I don’t know where we are going to get thigh-high weeds by the time we vacate, and we are going to have to get a whole bunch of construction debris, concrete chunks and rebar.”

“We were willing to offer them another year, with the understanding that they were willing to make the property more attractive,” said Litke, adding that a longer-term lease, or a renewal option, was not on the table.

“We said it would be one year and then we could look at it again. We are not at this time, willing to lock ourselves into a long-term lease. That whole area is under review and we want to keep our options open.”

PUAA has decided to close down the garden by the end of June, when their current lease ends, and leave it in orderly condition.

On May 10 they are holding a sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., selling as much of their equipment they can, and allowing people to take away mulch, soil and compost from the raised garden beds. McCourt said PUAA is still going to stay together as an organization.

Litke said the city is still willing to work with PUAA and find an alternate location.

“That might become a future conversation. We have a significant inventory and we would be happy to tour them and let them take a look,” he said.

Parents and minor hockey president at odds over financials Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Parents in the Penticton Minor Hockey Association are not happy following the news that more than $300,000 is missing dating back to May 2010.

Cara Moog, who has three kids in the PMHA, said she is “totally unimpressed.”

“Shame on that board of directors,” said Moog, PMHA issued a statement through its lawyer late last week stating that it had “fallen victim to a sophisticated embezzlement scheme” allegedly carried out by Sandy Elder, who handled the organization’s finances from 2001 to July 2013, when she died of cancer.

A forensic audit allegedly found evidence that $315,650 was “misappropriated” between May 2010 and April 2013 through altered cheques, falsified receipts and records, plus cash transactions for referee payments and concession revenue. PMHA president Bruce Judd said in an interview this week, “None of us were aware of this money going missing.” He said the

audit could not be made available to the Western News because of potential litigation against Elder’s estate. Judd suspected the financial problems when he started looking at the bank deposit book and there was no cash deposits.

“If I wouldn’t have taken it upon myself to do that, which it took me close to five to six months to do, it would have never been discovered,” he said.

He wanted to try to recover any assets and said this is why they couldn’t tell anybody.

“Have to get an auditor to stand up in court to state the facts,” he said.

Shelley Desroches, another parent, was relieved the situation is out in the open.

“Finally,” she said. “Finally.

Something has happened. They can’t keep their heads in the sand anymore. They just have to be accountable. They can’t just think that, ‘Oh, it wasn’t us.’ This isn’t just the last three years. That’s all they audited. I believe it’s 100 per cent more.”

Desroches is confident more years haven’t been audited partly

because of the cost. Judd said an audit wasn’t done further back because the books couldn’t be recovered.

“Her (Elder’s) husband (Mark) didn’t give them to me. Wouldn’t give them to me,” explained Judd.

Mark Elder could not be reached for comment.

Along with the missing money, Moog and Desroches are also not pleased with how the board responded to their questions about money in the past. Moog said the directors just “shrug off anything we ever asked at AGMs regarding the financials.” Judd said financial questions directed to Elder were answered.

“It’s extremely frustrating,” Moog added. “We have paid rep fees and high fees for this and high fees for that because they say, ‘We don’t have money. We have lost money here, we have lost money there.’ Where is it? The rates haven’t gone up that much at the arenas.”

Moog also said financials are to be shown each month at meetings and that was not happening.

“If that’s not happening, maybe

that’s why you couldn’t figure out how come you lost so much money,” she said. “If you were looking over your financials every single month, you would have noticed there is money missing.”

“It’s just a shame that nobody listened to their membership at AGMs,” said Desroches, adding that she feels there are good board members trying to do good things.

Desroches stressed the importance for members to attend meetings. The AGM is scheduled for May 21 at the Days Inn Riverside Conference Centre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., meeting starts at 7 p.m.

“I think every single one of those (directors) should be fired or should be resigning,” said Moog.

Judd refuted the statements made by Moog and Desroches. He said it’s in PMHA’s constitution to make financial info available.

“We have to do that. It does happen,” said Judd, adding he has no idea why Moog and Desroches say differently. “We have to provide financial statements at the AGM for all members to go through and look at.”

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Judd said, “I didn’t do nothing wrong.”

“What did I do wrong? This is what they are going to push for,” said Judd, adding that he tried to retire three years ago but no one would step up to replace him. “I’m one of 13 directors. All the directors make the decisions. It isn’t Bruce Judd. My voice is a voice of one. Deep down now, I regret even opening it (the financials) up.

Everybody is looking at fingering me like I’m the guy that stole the money.”

Judd said everything is corrected now and that, “it will never happen again in minor hockey in Penticton.”

PMHA is reducing fees next year and the association’s lawyer, Erik Lund, explained why.

“The theft was causing PMHA’s operating expenses to appear to be approximately $100,000 more than they actually should have been,” he wrote in an email. “Now that the theft has stopped, fees have dropped by about $100 per year to the rate that they should have been all along. The theft was what was artificially inflating the fees.”

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“Obviously watch your children, pets and stay away from the edge of the river,” said Des Anderson, the regional head of public safety and protection for the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.

His department uses a series of dams to help regulate the level in the Okanagan River system, and is currently making room for an expected above-average spring melt.

“We’ve been moving quite a bit of water out of the system,” he said.

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Whether the high projected inflow leads to flooding will depend on the weather, he continued, as normal temperatures and precipitation levels will help ease those concerns.

“If we have a gradual melt through May and into June, then that is favourable,” Anderson said.

Environment Canada data shows the Okanagan River just downstream of the dam at Penticton has risen by about a half a metre in the past week, while discharge has doubled to 34 cubic metres per second.

The increases have been equally noticeable in the south, where natural tributaries are adding to the volume. A gauge on the river between Oliver and Osoyoos shows the level has risen by about 40 centimetres in a week, while the discharge has nearly doubled to 50 cubic metres per second.

Okanagan Lake rose about 10 centimetres over the same period.

Rescuers pulled together on Saturday to save a wild horse from tumultuous waters at Trout Creek.

Theresa Nolet of O.A.T.S. horse rescue said a woman had been out walking and saw the foal struggling in the water. Summerland Firefighters with the help of Jennifer Ashton of O.A.T.S. and Nolet managed to get a rope around the horse to get it to safe ground.

“The first rope slipped off and it was a heart-stopping moment. Luck was on her side though because she went down a distance and managed to get her footing,” said Nolet. “It is a dire situation for anyone or anything that falls into the creek at this time of year.”

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Search team rescues man from hillside Mark Brett

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A seriously injured hiker was plucked from a Kamloops-area hillside late Friday afternoon thanks to the efforts of Penticton and District Search and Rescue (PENSAR) members.

The mutual aid call came in just before 4 p.m. after crews who initially responded became concerned about the victim going into shock and the difficulty of getting him safely out over the jagged rock terrain.

Members of the PENSAR Helicopter External Transport System (HETS) team were quickly scrambled, three of whom (Rick Bates, Ian King and Jim Burnett) made the hour-long flight with Eclipse Helicopters pilot Derek Robinson to the site on Mt. Savona. Earlier in the afternoon, one of two hikers who had gone off trail on a shortcut to nearby caves dislodged a large rock which struck the other person, breaking his leg and badly injuring his arm.

The Penticton team arrived at the scene shortly after 6 p.m., were able to quickly package the patient up in a clamshell stretcher and airlifted him and SAR tech Burnett by long line beneath the aircraft to a nearby field and waiting ambulance.

According to Robin-

son, who was at the controls of the helicopter, in spite of the fact daylight was waning and a thunderstorm was quickly approaching, the mission went smoothly.

“We had some lightning and stuff so that made it interesting but everything else went just like clockwork,” he said.

“The crews were really good, they had prepped the individual fast and efficiently, everybody was talking the same language and the ambulance was there waiting. We came in, dropped them (SAR techs) off and we came back in a few minutes and took him down and he was gone.

“From the start of the engine to shutdown it was about 18 minutes.”

King was in the helicopter while Bates and Burnett were lowered to the victim. Burnett and the patient were then removed and Bates was later long-lined out.

This was the second mutual aid call the Penticton HETS team responded to in just over a week. The other was to help the Central Okanagan Search and Rescue crew remove an injured mountain biker from some difficult terrain.

The pilot added as the Penticton team becomes more experienced, the technical aspects of the job get easier.

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RCMP rule Gangl’s death not suspicious Western News Staff

RCMP said as a result of an autopsy performed last week, investigators no longer consider the death of Andrew Gangl to be suspicious.

Const. Kris Clark said Gangl was last seen walking near the Okanagan Falls Elementary School in the area of Cedar Street on April 24 shortly after 7 p.m., a day before his body was discovered. Penticton RCMP received a report of a male floating in the channel and began the search for a possible drowning about two kilometres downstream of the Skaha Lake outlet dam off Green Lake Road. Mounties continue to assist the B.C. Coroner’s Service in the investigation.

doing what we do, we’re able to spend more time focused on the job at hand versus being all excited about hanging out of a helicopter. There’s no hero stuff, this is just what we do,” said Robinson. “You just do the job, we land, reconfigure the aircraft, fly away and go home.”

In addition to the PENSAR team, 19 people from three search and rescue teams — Kamloops, Logan Lake and Nicola Valley — took part.

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PentiCton and distRiCt search and Rescue technician Rick Bates during a recent training exercise in Penticton. Bates was one of three Helicopter external transport system team members who helped evacuate an injured hiker from from a Kamloops hillside last Friday.

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Reason wins out on rezoning

Council made a good decision after Monday night’s public hearing over a property on Kinney Avenue.

But many of the councillors probably wouldn’t agree with that statement. At issue was whether the property should be rezoned and have its designation as a future park removed so the family that owned it could sell it.

Zoning regulations allow the cities to control what a property owner can build, or what can be built in areas of a city. That’s important — it prevents developers from putting up a 50-storey high rise in an area that is only suited for single-family homes.

But future land use designations, contained in the Official Community Plan, are another story. In this case, a future park designation significantly reduced the owner’s ability to sell the property for fair market value as a developable lot.

That changes the very nature of ownership. Instead of range of options to dispose of their land, property owners now find themselves with limited options: to sell to the city as park land, continue with its current use, or sell to another party for less than it might otherwise be worth.

Unless the city is prepared to purchase the land in a reasonably short time, care needs to be taken about maintaining such a designation. In this case, some councillors were prepared to maintain the park designation — already in place for 26 years — for an indefinite time, effectively taking control away from the current owners.

In this case, reason won out, narrowly, and council voted to remove the future park designationPENTICTON from the Kinney Avenue property, allowing WESTERN the family that owns it to get on with making their own decisions about how best to use their property. So while some councillors may not appreciate it, we applaud council making a decision that protected not only the interests of the neighbourhood, but the property owners and the wider community.

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‘Vocational school’ back in style The B.C. government has rolled out its ambitious overhaul of the public education system, from kindergarten to graduate school, much to the horror of its leftwing establishment.

The formal title is B.C.’s Skills For Jobs Blueprint: Re-engineering Education and Training. It’s designed to dovetail with the Harper regime’s Canada Job Grant that requires employers to co-sponsor training spaces so they will hire the students at the end.

Elementary and middle school curriculum is being revised to increase emphasis on hands-on experience. High school and post-secondary skilled trades programs are getting more money, but it’s going to be shifted from under-performing programs that don’t lead to jobs.

Premier Christy Clark took another swipe at the bias of B.C.’s system before heading to Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong on an-

other liquefied natural gas sales trip. She noted that 20 per cent of B.C. students, and nearly half of aboriginal students, don’t finish high school.

“Not only are there kids who don’t graduate, there are kids who graduate, go out and get one or two credentials before they finally find their way into a skills training program,” said Clark, who had her own wander through university campuses before going into politics.

A couple of weeks ago, Simon Fraser University president Andrew Petter downplayed the “relatively small” skilled trades shortage for B.C. industry.

“We should not be engaged in a zero-sum kind of battle for dollars,” Petter protested.

That’s exactly what he and other university executives are looking at, and it will be based on the latest graduate employment data and labour demand forecasts.

One of the key architects of this sweep-

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ing plan is Jessica McDonald, who shook up the public service while serving as Gordon Campbell’s deputy minister.

Her report on trades training confirms what Campbell’s critics in the labour movement have long said: the government’s 10-year experiment with the Industry Training Authority is a rudderless mess.

“Certain partners, particularly organized labour, feel marginalized,” McDonald wrote.

“Others, particularly employers and employers’ associations, do not feel heard within the system. Over the recent past, several new directions have been

introduced such as deregulation of trades and modular training that have caused strain because they were not fully inclusive during development, were seen to benefit single interests, and they impacted the whole system.”

The ITA board is being replaced, with union representation restored, and advisory councils from industrial employers will update their hiring needs.

The B.C. Federation of Labour and the construction unions have all but abandoned the NDP after Adrian Dix’s disastrous pitch for urban anti-industry votes last year. B.C. Fed president Jim Sinclair was an early advocate for rescuing skilled trades from the second-class status they received in a culture fixated on university for two generations.

That culture has created glaring problems.

There are too many institutions offering the same courses. As with health care, block funding is

handed out without any serious effort to measure the results. For many students, university has become an extension of adolescence, finding one’s self through philosophy or film studies.

Employers get their share of blame from McDonald. Not only did they chop up trades training to make it cheaper to obtain, their preferred source of skilled workers has been to poach from other employers who paid to train them.

Skills-based employment data will be made public for students to make career choices.

Finally, students coming out of high school will have a way to assess what they can expect after $50,000 or more is spent on higher education.

It’s about time.

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

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If it ain’t broke, why fix it?

I read with interest the recent statement from Penticton RCMP Insp. Kevin Hewco.

It seems ironic that for the last number of years, Crime Stoppers has been working fine. Now, in a short time, after being transferred here, Hewco would seek to fine tune Crime Stoppers. Once again, economics, rather than track record seems to be speaking.

I would ask, “what’s broken with Crime Stoppers?”

The track record is exemplary.

One only has to look at statistics to see that the efficacy is there as this unit is in the top 10 per cent of all units in the province as far as success goes. Anonymity would seem to speak volumes. True, there is always room for improvement, as we all know.

Crime Stoppers has had one, possibly two paid staff over the years. The board itself is made up of volunteers that meet regularly

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I had watched many shows of Fawlty Towers on TV many years ago.

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They had the audience laughing throughout the whole show.

Their mingling with the audience was so well done. Congratulations to their drama instructors for an excellent performance.

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to assess and adjudicate each tip before any monies are allocated.

Hewco would have two RCMP officers as part of the Crime Stopper team. It would seem that anonymity would be compromised, as Crime Stoppers has operated as an independent agency up to now.

The average person might deem this action as a conflict of interest and tips might not be coming in as much as they have been.

I am sure that the officers have duties that are more pressing than being involved with Crime Stoppers. Besides, emphasizing police duties that are 70 per cent paid for by the province and 30 per cent by the Federal government should come into account here. By taking on any additional duty in Crime Stoppers, would this be deemed as fiscally responsible?

Would the RDOS then be responsible for a portion of their salaries?

than me not been paying attention to their credit card bill and information? It’s odd how it’s presented by credit companies as being low finance fees if you act yesterday.

Yes, credit is wonderful if you are in a pinch to, let’s say to book a motel, hotel or whatever that’s on a giveaway price. But if you are not on the ball and pay back your creditor one hour later you are on the hook.

Let’s say hypothetically an item is 70 per cent off, use your credit card and brace yourself when the invoice comes in the mail. Your 70 per cent purchase at 19.99 per cent and balance transfer fees at 19.99 per cent at a daily rate of 0.05476 per cent equals $47 for 30 days borrowing rate, etc.

In other words, your financial institution just took you for a walk up the yellow brick road.

Where is the tax dollar saving here?

If Hewco would have us believe his references to Crime Stopper improvements are being made from a humility standpoint, why is so much emphasis being put on cost to the RDOS or taxpayers in general? He has admitted that more consultation with those involved needed to be done.

I would ask Why wasn’t it done prior to the press release of the integration plan?

Would it have not been more prudent to have a mutually agreed to game plan rather than fixing something that might not be broken?

From a fiscal standpoint, Hewco might have justification. However, from a practical standpoint, in my opinion, it may make Crime Stoppers less effective.

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Well, guess what I just saw, a motorhome for sale at the convention centre so excuse me, I’m on a mission.

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Marr sold some of the 30 crops from his twoacre Homestead Organic Farm last year as a casual vendor, but his stall location often moved.

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“It means if we continue to sell really highquality stuff, people will know where to find us if they want to get it again,” he said.

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“I can come and get connected with the chefs who are also around here, so I turn it into a market day and a chef delivery day,” he said.

“But more importantly, this is a really well-supported market. We can come here with a lot of stuff and know it’s going to sell. That’s really something we can count on each week.”

Although he grew up in a non-farming family in Kamloops, Marr has since dedicated his life to earning a living from the ground.

“I got fired up about ... some of the negative consequences of the modern agricultural system,” he explained.

“It brought really cheap food and a lot of other benefits, but it also came with negative consequences, and I really wanted to be part of a reform to farming and bringing back the smallscale farm.”

He’s hoping his success will encourage other people his age to get into agriculture.

“We get to call ourselves young farmers until we’re 40,” Marr noted with a laugh, “because the average age of farmers is a lot older than other professions.”

Erin Trainer, who manages the Penticton Farmers’ Market, said her organization is doing what it can to help the cause.

“That’s what the farmers’ market is all about is supporting small-scale farmers,” she explained.

This year’s edition should feature up to 70 vendors at the height of the summer growing season, although it started off at about half that number Saturday, Trainer said, adding there are no plans to amend the event’s formula.

“But I think that’s a good thing, because that’s what our customers really like. They like to see the regular vendors and they know where to go to get certain products from certain vendors,” she said.

Next door to the farmers, the Downtown Community Market also unfolded its tables this weekend.

Co-ordinator Laurel Burnham opened the season by ringing bells while walking up and down two blocks of Main Street .

“Some markets use whistles ... but I choose to use bells, and it’s an old feng shui technique for bringing in the energy, actually, and it works, because we’ve been phenomenally successful,” she said.

About 100 vendors were on hand for opening day, but Burnham expects closer to 250 during summer months.

Both markets are open in downtown Penticton every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. until the fall.

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Becky Kay had her sights set on being a dental assistant when she returned to Penticton, where she grew up, from Vancouver.

Her life took a twist though when she was offered her own Par-T-Perfect franchise.

“I dropped school, started doing this, and it has been 11 years now and it has been fantastic. Working with kids, I definitely have nothing to complain about. I knew I always wanted to do something with children,” said Kay. The next Top 40 Under 40 recipient had worked for the company in various capacities when she was younger and with no business education background she dove headfirst into the franchise. Now 33 years old, she continues to learn and grow and has a vision to continue expanding her business.

“I would love to either expand, have more staff and have more equipment. At the same time I want to give back even more,” she said.

Kay is an active member of JCI Penticton, which she says has created invaluable connections for her in her personal and business life. JCI hosts events raising money for the JCI Summer Day Camps for kids operated through the Penticton Community Centre throughout July and August. Kay, and Par-TPerfect will be part of the Aug. 3 Jacked and Juiced custom truck and car show run by JCI Penticton at Skaha Beach.

Over the past two years she has been involved with several community events and charities including the International Children’s Festival, SPCA Paws For A Cause, Relay For Life, Heart and Stroke Mother Daughter Walk, Have a Heart and others. Last year she created an event for Easter with help from the City of Penticton. The Perfect Easter Party has proceeds going to the South Okanagan Children’s Charity.

“I just want to make people happy without them knowing. I try to always do things to create happiness and positivity but do not need to be thanked,” said Kay. “I do it because it feels good and not to be recognized.”

At Par-T-Perfect she employed 32 people last year between the ages of 14-30. Having been in business for 11 years, she continues to grow and create lasting memories for kids in the Okanagan, both those she employs and children they throw parties for.

“I am lucky to be able to be a positive role model to young kids and teens in the community ... we do as many charity events as we can and these amazing young leaders I get to work with help me participate in as many charity events as we can,” she said. “Without them I would not be able to do these amazing things.”

So far this year they have held three free

Becky kay and daughter emily enjoy some together time in one of the bouncy castles that is included in the repetoire of her Par-tPerfect franchise collection. kay loves seeing the smiles on the faces of all kids and does her best to help make that happen. She is this week’s top 40 under 40 recipient.

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parties for young children who have a lifethreatening illness. They provide the equipment and the Par-T-Leaders donate their time.

“To see the smiles on those parents and childrens’ faces is more rewarding than anything,” she said.

Par-T-Perfect sponsors a young girl in Guatemala through Plan Canada. Kay said it is a wonderful way to teach her own children how lucky they are.

“It’s sweet to hear them talk about their other sister,” she said.

Her eldest daughter, just eight years old, holds the same desire to help others. The family often go on garbage walks around their neighbourhood and clean up. Kay also helps with random acts of kindness, raking leaves,

helping people carry groceries and volunteering for charities.

“I think it really stems from my grandmother. She was an active member in Penticton of a lot of different volunteer groups and I can remember when I was little we would go on garbage walks and I use to be embarrassed at the time, but it was those little things that she taught me that I didn’t realize until now,” said Kay. “Now I do those things quite often with my own daughter.”

Kay’s business has been awarded top sales growth and most creative franchise owner and Par-T-Perfect has won the bronze medal for the Canadian Franchise Association of Excellence. Despite all the awards and success, Kay is a humble person and says she

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Formed in 1969 by singer-songwriter-guitarist Pat Simmons, singersongwriter-guitarist Tom Johnston, founding drummer John Hartman, and bassist Dave Shogren, the Doobies made their mark with a run of punchy, melodic hits on Warner Bros. Records.

They attained radio and chart ubiquity in the late 70s, when the group’s expanded lineup was augmented by Michael McDonald, whose soaring lead vocals pushed the band to new commercial and critical heights.

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“We have entered a territory that we never imagined for ourselves, as far as being a part of the cultural landscape. It’s kind of odd when you see your songs in TV commercials and hear yourself as background music in a commercial business, but it’s cool.

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calendar Elks Club on Ellis Street has darts at 7 p.m. All skill levels welcome.

F alls o kanagan sEniors’ Centre has Scrabble at 10 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m. and crib at 7 p.m. a l C o h o l i C s night a nonymous 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. toPs (takE oFF Pounds Sensibly) meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 523 Jermyn Ave. Call Merle at 250-770-8093. al-anon For FriEnds and family of alcoholics meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Summerland United Church. Call 250-4909272.

City PEaCh 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.

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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 250-492-6299.

B ereavemeNT T he reSource Centre at 626 Martin St. hosts a weekly drop in grief support sessions Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Adults welcome. elkS lodge meeTiNg at 7:30 p.m. for nomination of officers. alcoholicS aNoNymouS haS Nooners meetings Monday to Friday noon at 1197 Main St. Call service 24 hours is 250-490-9216.

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.

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

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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.

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The frieNdShiP force of Penticton Okanagan is holding a regular meeting with a noon lunch at Days Inn. Business regarding the incoming exchange visit to follow. For more informaton call Sandy at 250-493-6604 or email enabelle@shaw.ca. 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.

SouTh maiN droP-iN Centre has Spanish conversation and carpet bowl at 10 a.m., bingo, improver line dance and crafters meet at 1 p.m. Call 250493-2111 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 250-4984959. fraTerNal order of the Eagles has musical trivia bingo at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. royal caNadiaN legioN branch 40 has crib and drop-in pool at 7 p.m. in the Legion hall at 502 Martin St. aNaveTS have STrucTured pool at 6:30 p.m. and 269 darts at 7:30 p.m.

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Pinnacles surge to victory Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Rain didn’t slow down the Penticton Pinnacles under-21 men’s team or their offensive skills against Chilliwack FC at King’s Park Sunday.

The Pinnacles enjoyed a balanced attack in a 5-0 victory in the Pacific Coast Soccer League Reserve Division play opener.

James Fraser led with a pair of goals. Randy Hubber, Brett Depner and Enzo Paal each scored once.

Pinnacles coach Wyatt Seddon-Johnstone liked his team’s start as they attacked in the first 10 minutes, leading to a goal.

“I would have liked to have seen a little bit more ball possession in the first half,” he said. “Hung on 1-0 where the game could have gone either way.”

They pushed hard to start the second half and continued it to the end spending most of their time in Chilliwack’s zone.

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“We dominated 90 per cent of the game,” said Hubber, adding that Chilliwack was a weaker opponent. “Played a pretty good possession game.”

Hubber loved their start and said the young players performed well. He said it’s a great start to the season. Seddon-Johnstone said it was an important

win, especially with a new squad that hasn’t been together too much. He believes the teams’ strength is their attacking.

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ally good, quick young players,” he said, adding that their offensive threat is exciting. Find full story at www.pentictonwesternnews.com.

Penticton does well in WHL draft Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Penticton hockey products Ethan O’Rourke, Shane Farkas and Josh Maser were selected in the 2014 Western Hockey League bantam draft May 1.

O’Rourke was the first of the trio drafted, chosen by the Red Deer Rebels in the third round, 53rd overall. His rights were then traded to the Prince George Cougars.

“Ethan is without a doubt the most improved player probably in the draft,” said Mike Needham, coach of the Okanagan Hockey Academy bantam Red team. “He rose up the rankings from Christmas on. If he continues on that path he’s going to be a great player.”

Needham said the 6-3, 175-pound forward improved his willingness to engage and compete in and win one-on-one battles. O’Rourke possesses good skating ability and is strong.

“With good skills, mix in a competitive edge and you have a hell of a player,” added Needham.

Shane Farkas was selected by the Lethbridge Hurricanes 67th overall in the fourth round. He is described as a technically sound netminder and Needham said, “he’s one of the premier goalies in Western Canada.”

Josh Maser was picked by the Prince Al-

bert Raiders also in the fourth round, 74th overall. Maser helped the Penticton Murray GM Vees win a 2014 bantam provincial championship as well as the 2014 Kamloops International Bantam Ice Hockey Tournament.

Maser’s coach Rob McLaughlin said he’s proud of his player and impressed at how high he was chosen. McLaughlin is confident that Maser can play in the WHL, it’s just a matter of continuing to improve his skills. McLaughlin said the 6-0, 185-pound forward is strong and can shoot the puck.

During their championship run, he scored timely goals.

“I thought he was a game breaker at times,” said McLaughlin. “He has a knack around the net. He’s hard to take the puck away from. He’s puck hungry.”

Maser learned of his selection by the Raiders at school while watching on the WHL website. He’s happy about being chosen by the Raiders. Now he is just focused on working hard so he can eventually become a Raider.

The OHA had 12 players chosen, all from Needham’s team, including O’Rourke and Farkas. Three of the player were chosen in the first 13 slots of the opening round.

Needham said it was a big day for their

program.

“We had a lot of kids thought very highly by Western League teams,” said Needham. “We want to develop them for the next level. This year I think it went very well.”

“We are extremely proud of the boys being recognized like this as this group of players was a very good group of players and good young men,” said OHA president Andy Oakes, adding that this is their highest drafted class since starting the bantam program.

The school’s first player picked was Surrey’s Michael Rasmussen, going seventh overall to the Tri-City Americans.

Kelowna’s Griffen Mendel went 11th to the Kootenay Ice and Langley’s Jordan Hollet became a Regina Pat with the 13th selection. Going 18th to the Victoria Royals was Coquitlam’s Scott Walford, and the Kelowna Rockets chose hometown product Jonathan Smart with the 22nd selection.

Needham said the five players chosen in the opening round will battle for roster spots in the WHL as a 16-year-old.

“We feel pretty confident that a handful for sure are going to be ready after their one year of midget,” he added.

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PENTICTON Mayor Garry Litke (foreground) joined Bill Bidlake and Doug MacMillan, who will lead the 2016 BC Winter Games Organizing Committee, for some badminton practice at the community centre this week.

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Games leaders eager, excited Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

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“Both individuals are very passionate and community-minded, so they are a great fit,” said Mayor Garry Litke in a press release.

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MacMillan brings the experience of having built recreation centres in Port Aux Basque, Nfld., and Lloydminster, Alta.

His Canadian Tire store in Penticton also provided 60 skates through Jumpstart for Queens Park Elementary’s learnto-skate program. MacMillan’s decision to join the fold was simple.

“I figured it was time to step up and do a little bit more than just coach minor sports,” said MacMillan. “I’m looking forward to the challenge.

I think it will be a lot of fun.

“I’m a sports guy, I’ve been a sports fanatic forever,” said MacMillan.

“To watch all the kids come to the community and the parents come to the community, Penticton gets another chance to show off.”

Litke said there was a lot of brain storming to decide which two people should take the roles.

Litke said there were another 15 to 20 names, but “nobody else could hold a candle to these two guys.”

Bidlake and MacMillan will now begin forming the rest of the organizing committee.

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Skating trio makes top 10 Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

The Glengarry Figure Skating Club has a trio of skaters in the top 10 for the BC/YK 2013-14 Super Series final results.

Standings for skaters is decided by taking the topthree scores from the skaters’ events.

Nadia Snyman and Jordana McEachern placed fifth and eighth respectively after scoring 52.27 and 51.02 points in the Star 5 under-13 category. Meagan Pankratz placed 10th and accomplished the feat in Senior Bronze Ladies, scoring 59.07. Those results are measured along with skaters from 12 sections in B.C. and Yukon.

GFSC coach Trevor Buttenham, who is pleased with the results, said he didn’t know what to expect, but said it’s “great” about Snyman and McEachern’s results.

Lorreine Stanley placed 20th in Junior Silver Ladies, which Buttenham said is good for two events.

“Had she done a third competition, and we assumed she gets her average of about a 66, she would have finished in fifth or sixth place,” said Buttenham.

“Good for her too.”

The other rankings had Sabrina and Patricia Fortunato place 21st and 42nd in the Star 5 13 and over.

In his first year as the club’s coach, Buttenham said he didn’t know what to expect.

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“We’re battling with some of the big kids, which pleases me,” he said. “The B.C. Centre of Excellence, that’s where all the champions train out of. Coquitlam has a massive school. Oak Bay is the biggest school on the (Vancouver) Island. Vancouver Skating Club, Kelowna. I’m happy with how the kids have done.”

Now Buttenham is making decisions on whether kids should move up a level. He is also building new programs for the skaters to be ready to compete next season in August.

This past season skaters competed in a summer event in Burnaby, Autumn Leaves in Chilliwack was in October, an Okanagan regional event, which the club hosted at Memorial Arena, and the Super Series in March.

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Travel back in time at the South Okanagan Women In Need annual fundraising gala with The Timebenders Wear your dancing shoes and dress for your favourite decade as The Timebenders take everyone through a musical romp through the ages with the best dance music and outrageous impersonations of the greatest stars over the last 60 years.

The fundraiser held on May 10 at the Penticton Lakeside resort includes a sitdown dinner, entertainment by host emcee and auctioneer Herb Dixon and dance until midnight with The Timebenders. A live and silent auction and numerous raffle prizes will also be given away.

The Timebenders cover almost every musical genre from the vocally-charged harmonies of the 50s, the British invasion, California and

Motown sound of the 60s, glam rock and disco beats of the 70s, the new wave of the 80s, divas of the 90s and even some surprises from this past decade and hits of today.

Their impersonations include Tina Turner, Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, Tom Jones and more.

Dixon, who lives in Penticton, discovered as a teenager that he could make people laugh and has used his talent to tell engaging stories and bring his humorous antics to the stage.

Funds from the gala will go towards the Transition House and the many program services provided by SOWINS. The organization raises 30 per cent of their annual budget to make up a short fall that is not provided through government service contracts. This is done through revenues from the WINGS Thrift Store, an annual letter appeal and fundraising.

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South Okanagan, a 24hour crisis line, assisting families starting over, advocating and more.

The SOWINS fundraising gala takes place on Saturday starting with a cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m. Dinner,

Book any tour leaving in May or June and receive double points.

Plus be entered into a draw for a trip for 2 to Coeur D’Alene (3 Day).

Christmas Tours Now Available! *Guaranteed Tours OPEN MON-FRI, 9AM-4PM - CLOSED 12:30PM - 1:30PM FOR LUNCH

raffles, a live auction and silent auction run until 9 p.m. when The Timebenders will take the stage. Tickets are $75 and are available at WINGS Thrift Store and the Penticton Lakeside Resort.

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Best of Washington & Oregon - 8 Days • Jun. 8* Guaranteed Departure!.....................$829 Dune Buggy, Wildlife Safari, Oregon Coast. Incl. 8 Meals & up to $45 in Casino incentives!

Clearwater & Tulalip Resorts - 5 Days • May 25*, Sept. 22* ................................. From $479 Tulalip Including Seattle - 5 Days • Jun. 16*, Sept. 15* Includes 7 Meals ....................... $489

Spring Escapes & Scenic Sights

NEW SERVICE TO KELOWNA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT With Westjet introducing new service to Fort MacMurray from Kelowna, Ambrosia Tours is pleased to offer connecting service to the South Okanagan.

Leaves Penticton 0500 every morning in time for your 0730 flight.

Meets returning flight at 2340 every day dropping you off at your home.

Price is just $50.00 for each one way trip on these designated trips.

TAKE ADVANTAGE, LEAVE YOUR PICKUP AT HOME BOOK TODAY, SERVICE STARTS MAY 12!

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Silver Reef - 3 Days • May 20*, Jun. 11, Jul. 9, Aug. 6 ...............................................................$214 Silver Reef - 4 Days • May 26*, Jun. 15 .....................................................................................$289 Tulalip - 3 Days • May 20*, Jun. 11*, Jul. 7, 29, Aug. 26 ..............................................................$259 Tulalip - 4 Days • Jun. 3*, 23*, Jul. 15, Aug. 12, 18 .............................................................From $349 Coeur d'Alene Bingo Weekend - 4 Days • Jun. 19, Nov. 13 ...................................From $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 Sips, Slots & Shopping - 3 Days • Sept. 12*....................................................................... $339 Sips, Slots & Shopping - 4 Days • Oct. 2* .......................................................................... $439

Calling All Sport Fans

Blue Jays in Seattle - 4 Days • Aug. 11* Filling Fast only a Few Seats Left! ........................$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 Minot Norsk Hostfest - 9 Days • Sept. 28 .........................................................................$1699 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.

SUMMER HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM PHONE CALLS ALWAYS WELCOME

**Some restrictions. *Indicates Guaranteed Departure. Prices based on double. All discounts included if applicable. G.S.T. on Canadian tours only. Subject to change. B.C. Reg: #3015-5

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Please join us for a Celebration of Life for

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POSITION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Journeyman Automotive Technician Offering Factory Training and Top Wage Pay with Benefits. Contact Service Manager, Email inquiries and resumes to: service1@ parkerschrysler.com.

IS PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE

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HOFFMAN Darquise died on April 30, 2014 at the Village by the Station in Penticton, BC. Darquise was born to Arsene and Marie Rose Gagnon in Amos, Quebec on May 8, 1930 then grew up in Duparquet, a mining town north of Noranda. She finished High School and played on the women’s baseball team. Darquise attended Business College in Ottawa. She married Valdis Parfinovics and they moved to Arizona in 1964. They had five children, three grand- children and 3 great-grandchildren. Darquise married Tim Hoffman in 1979. Tim was a quadriplegic and they travelled extensively. Darquise drove their motorhome as they toured the US and Canada, and they had a motorcycle with a sidecar for Tim. Darquise and Tim moved to Penticton in 1986 after attending the Expo in 1986. Darquise lived life to the fullest. In 1989, she had John Lehman converted a Honda GL1500 Gold Wing Motorcycle into a trike. With the “Amazing Tri-Wing”, Darquise participated in the Three Flag rally traveling on her bike from Canada to Mexico several times. In 1992, she undertook a solo European trike ride. She had her bike shipped to London and spent the next nine months visiting 17 countries. Later in life, Darquise enjoyed cruises as a way to explore the world, and traveled to Africa, Egypt, the Great Wall of China, and the Taj Mahal in India. Darquise volunteered in the Peach Festival activities for several years, and enjoyed outings with her Red Hat friends. She was an avid reader, and continued her learning with computer and language classes at Okanagan University College. While attending computer classes, Darquise met Dwight and Maxine Taylor and Bill and Barb Taylor all of Penticton. The Taylors welcomed Darquise into their family and enjoyed a close relationship. Grateful for sharing her life are her children Aina (Tom) Lenda, who live in Alaska, Alan (Mary) Parfinovics of Washington State and Jim (Rhonda) Parfinovics of Arizona, her grandchildren, Nicole and James Parfinovics, both of Arizona, and Elke (Daren) Turner of Colorado. Darquise’s great-grandchildren are Haley, Bella and Gage of Colorado. Darquise sister, Jeannie Simard, lives in Hawaii. Darquise was predeceased by her parents, brothers Paul and Larry, husbands Valdis and Tim Hoffman, and sons Ronald Joseph Parfinovics and Robert Parfinovics. A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, May 3rd at 2:00 p.m. at the Charles Manor at 333 Martin Street in Penticton. Condolences may be given to the family by visiting www.hansonsfuneral.ca.

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On Saturday, May 10, 2014 @ 2pm at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1370 Church St., Penticton, BC A special thank-you to the loving & caring staff at Village by the Station.

In Memoriam

Apprentices wanted to develop Factory Trained Technicians. Some automotive knowledge a benefit. Hiring now. Excellent Wage available with benefits. Contact Service Manager, Email inquiries and resumes to: service1@parkerschrysler.com.

In Memoriam

In Loving Memory of...

David Cutler

(July 22, 1976 - May 4, 2008)

David Cutler, a beloved Brother, Father, Uncle, Son and Friend. David we miss you dearly, it has been six years since you left us but it seems as though just yesterday your arms embraced us, your smile charmed us and your kindness touched our souls.

“It broke our hearts to lose you.

You did not go alone, for part of us went with you the day you left for home. You left us beautiful memories your love is still our guide and though we can not see you, you are always at our side” David you are too well loved to ever be forgotten. You are always and forever on our minds and in our hearts. May God grant us the strength to carry on until we are together again.

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Huber Bannister Chevrolet has an immediate opening for an experienced Licensed Automotive Technician – GM experience would be an asset.

This opportunity represents a full-time position with a dynamic, fast-paced automotive company for the right individual. Great wages, hours and benefits. Please send your resume, and references to rick.smith@huberbannister.com or drop off in person to 933 Westminster Ave. West, Penticton. Must have valid drivers’ license and be able to provide drivers abstract upon hire.

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Employment Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Highway linehaul Owner Operators based in our Kelowna terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving experience/ training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract & details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com Call 604-968-5488 Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted.

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

OWNER OPERATORS Did you happen to miss our Job Fair in Kamloops last week?

Monarch Transport (1975) Inc. will continue to accept Class 1 Owner Operator applications for our Western Canada Van Division & our US Van Division.

Please contact our recruiter at 1-855-877-0619 or email resume with a current Commercial Drivers Abstract to: recruiting@monarchtransport.com

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LOOKING for contract logging trucks to haul in the Vernon, Lumby, Salmon Arm, Malakwa area. Steady work. Please call 250-597-4777

Nature’s Fare Markets Penticton

is hiring for the position of Produce Manager. The successful candidate must have previous experience handling produce, proper prep and stocking of department. Management skills are preferred but not necessary, we will train. Knowledge of organic and natural foods is an asset. We offer a competitive wage, medical program, and other benets. Interested applicants please include a cover letter with resume addressed to Bobbi Krien (Manager) and drop off to #104-2210 Main St. Penticton, resume and cover letter can also be e-mailed to: bkrien@naturesfare.com New WestJet flight opens up drivers positions. Ambrosia Tours requires drivers to meet a late evening flight at YLW & transport passengers to homes in Penticton area.

Drivers required for 7 days a week. Must have clean Class 4 DL & prefer a nonsmoker, send resumes to: info@ambrosiatours.ca Small local paving company looking for an experienced roller man, experience in parking lots & driveways required, excellent pay & benefit package, call (250)462-9488

Help Wanted Bike Tour Guide required for new escorted service from Chute Lake to Penticton. Morning to early afternoon shifts. Must provide own mountain bike. Knowledge of KVR history, local geology and natural history is required. Send resumes: info@ambrosiatours.ca Buy The Sea is looking for full-time & part-time permanent staff, looking for people who want to cook, clean & sell fish, must be dependable, reliable, able to multi-task & work hard, good customer service skills are essential, wage is $10.25 to $12 plus possible benefits, apply with resume to #1062100 Main St., Penticton.

Full and Part time Serving positions, experienced or will train, Welcome Inn, Oliver, call 250-498-8840

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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 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.

Vernon Service Company requires Journeyman Service Plumbers/Gasfitters, $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416

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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

Structurlam Products LP

is now hiring for a CNC Operator/Programmer to work on the Creno 5 Axis Machine Centre. Education in mechanical engineering technology is preferred. Structurlam Products is on the leading edge of designing and fabricating glulam and heavy timber structures. We offer competitive compensation and benefit package.

Please submit resumes to: Structurlam Products LP, email: hr@structurlam.com

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OKANAGAN Falls Irrigation District-Part Time Water System Operator (Weekends, Stat. Holidays & Vacation Relief). Experience in water system operations beneficial however training provided.

Applicants should be mechanically inclined, physical ability, strength & stamina is required to perform routine manual tasks in the maintenance of the water system. Upon request the short-listed applicants will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check & current Driver’s Abstract. A valid BC Class 5 Drivers License is required. Successful candidate must work towards Operator Certification. Forward a cover letter and resume to: Okanagan Falls Irrigation District, PO Box 110, Okanagan Falls, BC V0H 1R0 or email to ofid@telus.net by May 21, 2014

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services Penticton Lakeside Resort requires full-time cooks, please complete application and drop off resumes attention: “Chef Remington”

Litigation Associate Lawyer Litigation lawyer required for Vernon Law Firm. Must have at least 7 - 8 years litigation experience.

Email resume to annw@kidston.ca

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BLACK PRESS Busy Press & Newspaper distribution centre in Penticton has an opening for a Collating person. This is an evening shift, hours may vary. You must be able to stand for long hours, be in good health, reliable & eager to learn. Competitive salary & benefits.

Labourers WAYCON Manufacturing in Penticton is looking for a Painters Helper for the Paint Shop. Please apply in person or to waycon@waycon.net with a Cover Letter and Resume. Applicants with experience in paint prep and clean up will be an asset.

Please submit resume to: Penticton Western News-Black Press 2250 Camrose Street, Penticton, BC V2A 8R1 (No phone inquiries please)

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MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT Princeton, B.C. Full time position – 40 hours per week

A Community where Health & Happiness are a Way of Life.

The Hamlets at Penticton is having a

JOB FAIR On Wednesday, May 7 2014

10:00am - 2:00pm Currently looking for various positions within our facility. Interviews may be conducted immediately. So please bring resume with you. Come out and see what we are all about!

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The Cascade Medical Clinic in Princeton B.C. is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to work as part of their team in their fast paced medical office environment.

Candidate must have successfully completed an MOA program or have relevant experience and education.

The successful candidate will require a strong knowledge of computers. Experience working with Med Access is an asset but not required.

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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.

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Collectors Currently Buying: Coin Collections, Antiques, Native Art, Old Silver, Paintings, Jewellery etc. We Deal with Estates 250-499-0251

COUNTRY HOME ANTIQUES New shipment from Sweden Sat & Sun, 11am-5, or by appt. Specializing in Swedish Antiques. 4262 MacDonald Rd (off Otter Lake Rd) Armstrong 250-546-2529

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For Sale By Owner OPEN HOUSE - Sat. May 3 12:00pm - 2:00pm 118 Vintage Blvd, OK Falls. WEBSITE: 118vintageblvd.wix.com/vintageblvd

Open House, Sat/Sun, May 10/11, noon-3pm, 3bdrm, 3ba 1/2 duplex, great location, investors by both sides, 102-548 Papineau St., (250)770-8690 Owner financing 4bdrm, 2.5 bath home on acreage, near Enderby. In-law suite, fruit trees/berries etc, pasture/barn, will take mobile, rv or property in trade. $399,000 Call 250309-1506

Houses For Sale At Skaha Beach, 2 bedroom Modular home, Sun Leisure Park, #47, newly renovated, $46,999 obo, may finance with good down payment, call (250)492-6798

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Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com Recreational From custom building to major repairs, insurance claims, renovations & parts. Free estimates, reasonable rates and seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; discounts available.

For all your RV Needs, call 250-493-7445 Penticton

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1bdrm $650, 2bdrm, $800, adult/senior oriented, clean, quiet, cat ok, 250-492-7328 1 bdrm apt in clean, quiet NS NP 55+ building near Cherry Lane. Balcony, parking, insuite storage, f/s/dw/ac, coin lndry, elevator, 6-month lease then month to month. $675 + utils. Avail now. 250 492-4265 $600/mo June 01. Character Batch. apt, historic building, lake view, on bus route, clean, quiet, respectful person, n/s, n/p. 250-492-6319

Commercial/ Industrial APPLE PLAZA, Prime Central location, 2300sqft. in busy plaza, ample parking, also 220 sqft. shared office space avail., call Barb 250-492-6319 Industrial area office & yard space, approx. 700s qft office, approx. 1/2 acre fenced yard, contact Ted, 250-490-6415 or 250-493-4545

Farms For lease - 3 acre Apple Orchard in Kaleden, BC. Nice variety of apples. 252-497-8598

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$1100 Newer, grd flr 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appl, secâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d parking, close to IGA, 2 balconies (A462) Prospective tenants must complete an application form at:

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Small 2bdrm home, Olalla, avail. June 1, $450/mo., 250809-2743

Suites, Lower HIGHLAND motel suites avail now, 1140 Burnaby Ave., 250809-1253, 250-488-2206 Large, 2bdrm, ground level, laundry, private entrance, across from PCC, avail. May 15, np, ns, $850+util., (250)494-8741

Towing Tow dolly for sale. Good condition, spare tire. Asking $895.

Russell at 250-809-5501.

Trucks & Vans 2008 GMC 2500 HD, ext cab, SB, 4x4, auto SLE, gas, 177K, $14,700. obo 250-307-7883

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PARTIAL LIST INCLUDES: Cappuccino Machines, Coffee Makers & Grinders, Meat Slicers, Steam Tables, Coolers & Freezers, Table Top Slush Machine, Juice Machine, Chafing Dishes, Steam Kettle, Prep Table, Ice Machine, Stoves & Ovens, Toaster, Tables & Chairs, Soup Pots, Plates & Glassware, Deep Fryer, Potato Peeler, Stainless Sinks, Range Hood, Grills, Keg Cooler, Pan Racks, Ice Crusher, 10â&#x20AC;? Meat Bandsaw, Popcorn Machine, Folding Tables, Pop Dispenser, Liquor Dispensers, Shelving, Washroom Partitions, Compressors, Patio Chairs, Conveyor Oven, Air Conditioner, Cutlery & Utensils, Lots of Wedding/Floral Arrangement Accessories, Plus Much More.

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Join the Penticton Western News in finding the Best of the South Okanagan!

South Okanagan

We’re compiling a special “Best of” list again this year, but we need your expertise… your first-hand knowledge of the best places to go in the region (between Summerland and Osoyoos). Simply write your choices in the corresponding blanks and we will compile and print your preferences in a special section to be published in June. To make sure your vote is counted, your entry must be received by May 23, 2014.

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Shopping

Best auto body shop ____________________________

Leisure Activity

South Okanagan’s best places to shop for products and services

Best muffler and brake shop ______________________

Local goodness - tell us about your favourite place, event or hiking trail

Best book store ________________________________

Best place for mechanical service _________________

Best place to buy a cell phone _____________________

Best place to buy tires ___________________________

Best golf course________________________________ Best park _____________________________________

Wining and Dining

Best beach ___________________________________

The Best Dining in the South Okanagan

Best event of festival ____________________________

Best pharmacy ________________________________

Best atmosphere ______________________________

Best campground ______________________________

Best place to buy fresh produce ___________________

Best breakfast _________________________________

Best hiking trail ________________________________

Best bakery ___________________________________

Best lunch ____________________________________

Best place to buy meat __________________________

Best dinner ___________________________________

Best grocery store ______________________________

Best dessert bakery _____________________________

Best beer and wine store_________________________

Best food truck ________________________________

Best place to brew your own beer/wine _____________

Best family restaurant ___________________________

Business of the year___________________________

Best home furniture store ________________________

Best hamburger/sandwich _______________________

Best overall customer service __________________

Best place to buy/service bicycles _________________

Best place for coffee/tea ________________________

Best place to buy landscaping/irrigation supplies ______

Best original cocktail ____________________________

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Best place to buy home reno/building supplies ________

Best winery ___________________________________

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Best place to buy flooring ________________________ Best place to buy health foods /vitamins _____________

Best place to buy home entertainment ______________ Best place to buy/install car stereos ________________

Automotive

South Okanagan’s best place to buy/service automotive

Health, Beauty & Style Who in the South Okanagan is the best - help us decide Best hair salon _________________________________ Best spa______________________________________

Best place to buy a pre owned vehicle ______________

Best fitness/yoga/workout facility __________________

Best place to buy a new car ______________________

Best tattoo shop________________________________

Best place to buy a new truck/SUV _________________

Best men’s clothing _____________________________

Best place to buy/service an RV ___________________

Best women’s clothing___________________________

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Tell us your overall favourite Favourite overall restaurant ____________________ Best new business of the year __________________

YOUR NAME ____________________________ ADDRESS _____________________ ______________________________ E-MAIL _______________________ PHONE _______________________ Three entries per household. Original ballots only, entries must include address or or the entry will be disqualified.

Faxed entries will not be accepted.

Please drop off or mail your entries by May 23, 2014 to:

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Give Mom the Gift of Beautiful Skin at any age.

MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL! Medi Facial or Enzyme Peel with Vitamin Mask $99 (Reg. $125)

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Give the gift of green for Mother’s Day Mom may appreciate chocolate different garden designs and gives or flowers. But for children who tips for beginners. want to offer her something a little ● Dine at a local restaurant. Many more special -- especially for their families take Mom out for a meal on eco-conscious moms -- there are a her special day. To make the experinumber of different gift options to ence eco-friendly, select among resmake Mom’s big day as eco-friendly taurants that are close to home in as it is enjoyable. the area. Explore the possibilities An eco-friendly gift for Mom is a of restaurants that may serve foods gift that keeps on giving. When you made with local, organic ingredijot down your gift idea list, think ents. If you cannot find such a resabout adding these “green” gifts. taurant, do not worry, just choose a ● Make a basket of gardening gear. local establishment to conserve fuel.

Garden plants and supplies are per- ● Pay for a car tune-up. Improving haps the greenest gifts to give Mom. the gas mileage on Mom’s car is Plants are so plentiful and varied one gift that can be environmentally that there are bound to be ideal friendly. According to the United flowers or greenery for every moth- States Department of Energy, keeper’s tastes. Compile different gar- ing a car in shape can help save dening essentials, such as seeds or money and improve fuel economy. seedlings, organic soil mix, mulch, Fixing a serious maintenance proball-natural compost, and a few dif- lem, such as a faulty oxygen sensor, ferent planting containers. You can can improve Mom’s gas mileage also include gardening gloves and by as much as 40 percent. Also, be ergonomic tools made of recycled sure to have her car tires propermaterials. Finish the gift with the ly inflated. She can be losing gas inclusion of a book that describes mileage by 0.3 percent for every 1 OPEN DAILY from 8am - 9pm

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psi drop in all four tires. Getting an oil change with the recommended grade of motor oil is another gas mileage improvement measure. â&#x2014;? Purchase eco-friendly kitchen items. It may be a major faux pas to give Mom an appliance or a new vacuum for Mother â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s D a y .

However, if your mother is an avid cook or baker, she may appreciate some new mixing bowls or utensils made from recycled materials. If Mom is the consummate entertainer, get her new glass tumblers and sipping straws made from recycled glass.

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conditioner, massage oils, bath salts, and any other organic spa items you can find. â&#x2014;? Select organic fruits and flowers.

Companies like www.organicbouquet.com can assemble a bouquet made from responsibly grown flowers or even a wreath for a wall or door. They also have food gifts, from organic fruits to nuts. â&#x2014;? Spend the day outdoors. Most moms cherish any gift from their children, whether lavish or simple.

A nice, eco-friendly gift is to spend time together. Research local parks or hiking trails and plan a day where you both commune with nature.

Or even head to the seaside for a relaxing day. Explore the landscape and be on the lookout for birds and washed up treasure from the sea.

Plan to finish the day with a homemade, picnic lunch.

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Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and this special holiday serves to honor all those women who devote so much time and effort to their families. While gifts and other trinkets are certainly part of the celebration, a vast majority of children opt to treat Mom to a night out on the town come Mother’s Day. Not only does this give mom a night off from cooking, but also it presents an opportunity to get dressed up and spend time together as a family.

A vast number of families travel to their favorite restaurants for Mother’s Day meals. Mother’s Day is one of the busiest holidays of the year for restaurants. The National Retail Federation says 54.8 percent of North Americans treat their mothers to a special meal out on Mother’s Day. Billions of dollars are generated by people eating out with their mothers. With large crowds to be expected, diners can follow a few

tips when treating Mom to a meal.

Book early... very early To guarantee a reservation at any restaurant, namely your favorite restaurant, you will need to make a reservation well in advance of Mother’s Day. It’s never too early to put your name on the reservation list. Don’t forget Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11, 2014.

Expect to wait Even with a reservation, you’re bound to spend some time waiting at the restaurant. Other families may be lingering at their tables, as no one wants to rush Mom out of the door.

Plan accordingly for a potentially long wait time. This means having a snack before you leave. Don’t arrive famished, as no one wants the din-

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ing party to be hungry and cranky, which is not a good way to celebrate Mom. Have plenty of snacks and drinks on hand for young children, as well as activities to keep them entertained.

Consider dining out a day before or after

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restaurants have curbside service, so if Mom is in the mood for a burger or something more elaborate, she’ll have that option.

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Take-out is an option Families can treat Mom to a dinner out, without really having to go out. Many restaurants offer takeout service, so you will not be limited to pizza or Chinese. Even chain

very young children are in tow, she may not be able to relax and enjoy her meal. Infants will need to be fed, and toddlers may be easily distracted. Have a sitter watch little ones when adults are dining out, and then Mom can enjoy time with the kids when she returns home for more celebrating.

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Juggling a career and new motherhood Soulfull believes in the beauty of restoring hope to those who need it most.

We do this by selling fun, affordable fashion then donating half the profits, both locally and globally, to our philanthropic partners.

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For Mother...

The role women play in society and within their own households has changed dramatically over the last half-century. According to Pew Research Center analysis of the Decennial Census and American Community Surveys Integrated Public Use Microdata Sample files, in 1960 just 10.8 percent of married mothers were the primary earners in households that included children under the age of 18. That figure rose steadily over the next 50 years, reaching 40.4 percent by 2011.

Though the steady rise in those percentages makes the 2011 figure less than surprising, the fact remains that today’s working mothers have more on their plate than ever before and are under more pressure to juggle those responsibilities than their predecessors.

Juggling a career and motherhood is difficult for any woman, but the transition to wearing two hats can prove an especially difficult

adjustment for new mothers. The following are a handful of tips for new mothers about to embark on the challenging task of juggling a career and a growing family. ● Carefully consider career decisions. Some new mothers respond to motherhood by making changes with regard to their careers. While adjustments will almost certainly need to be made, it’s important that women avoid knee-jerk reactions. Some women feel guilty about not spending enough time with their children and ultimately allow that guilt to govern their decisions about their careers. But women who don’t give ample consideration to such decisions may grow to regret them when they find they miss their old jobs and the responsibilities and sense of purpose that comes with those jobs. When making career decisions as new motherhood is approaching or after it arrives, make a list of the pros and cons to each deci-

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sion and the motives behind each decision you might make. The more thoughtfully you approach each decision, the happier you’re likely to be with that decision once it’s been made. ● Avoid going overboard at the office. Working mothers are often driven to show their employers that new motherhood will not affect their on-the-job performance. In their haste to prove motherhood won’t prove a distraction, new mothers may take on more they can chew.

Recognize that being a working mother does require an adjustment period, especially in the immediate weeks and months after maternity leave has ended and your body has yet to adjust to its new schedule. Accept help when it’s offered and recognize that good employers understand the adjustments you will need to make in the immediate aftermath of a pregnancy.

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● Look for ways to reduce your workload at home. Juggling a career and new motherhood won’t just have an impact at the office. Part of making a successful transition from working professional to working mother is recognizing that adjustments need to be made at home as well. Both new parents are in the same boat, but mothers are the ones who spend the first three months at home with their new child, and during those three months new mothers typically develop a certain rapport with their new babies that new fathers do not. Babies may prove more comfortable being fed or rocked to sleep by mom instead of dad.

In such instances, look for ways to reduce your workload at home, whether that’s sharing cooking duties or other chores around the house that were once your responsibility alone.

People around the world love their mothers For as long as there have been mothers, there have been children who have honoured them. As far back as ancient Greece, people celebrated Rhea, the goddess of all gods each spring.

Today in Canada, we celebrate Mother’s Day on the second Sunday in May. Originally created to thank mothers for everything they do for their families, the meaning behind this special day has remained unchanged over the years and gifts, flowers, cards, surprises and lots of affection are showered on mothers everywhere.

But Canada isn’t the only country to honour its mothers. Throughout the world there are various traditions that celebrate the importance of these special women. In France, Napolean proposed the idea of officially celebrating Mother’s Day in

the spring. But it was only later in 1906, that the first Mother’s Day was celebrated.

By the 15th or 16th century in England, Mother’s Day was celebrated for the first time under the name “Mothering Day.” It gave mothers who worked as servants in the homes of wealthy families a chance to take the day off and spend it with their children.

Later in 1872, Julia Ward Howe proposed the idea of creating Mother’s Day in the U.S. At the time, she organized annual celebrations in Boston. In 1907, another American by the name of Ana Jarvis took up this great idea and started a major campaign to have this day recognized as a national celebration.

In May of 1914, the event finally became an official annual event.

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Money-saving tips for single moms Life as a single mother is not easy. In addition to the challenge of raising a child without another parent in the household, single mothers face many of the same challenges faced by married parents, only they must do so on just one income.

Stress is a reality for many single parents, and much of that stress can be traced to the financial burdens of single parenthood. Single parents often find themselves looking for ways to save money, and the following are a handful of ways to do just that.

Resist the urge to overextend your budget Many expenses, such as groceries and housing, are necessities. But single parents know there is also tremendous pressure to spend money on things that have nothing to do with need. For example, come the holiday season, single parents may feel pressured to buy youngsters everything on their holiday wish list. It’s easy to succumb to such pressure out of guilt or in an attempt to make sure kids don’t feel cheated when they receive less gifts than their friends. But if succumbing to such pressure will stretch your budget, this might have grave consequences down the road. The same approach can be taken when making big-ticket purchases. If a new car will bust the budget, then shop for a preowned model, ideally one that is dealer certified and still covered under its original warranty.

Explain your financial situation to your kids Keeping kids in the dark about your finances may lead to trouble or create undue stress. For instance, if kids are not aware that money is tight, then they may struggle to understand why they can’t have the latest must-have sneakers or fill up the grocery cart on trips to the store.

But single mothers who explain the idea of a budget and define that budget for their kids will likely find their kids are willing to cooperate and make good partners with regard to staying within the budget.

Pay bills on time Allowing bills to go unpaid or routinely paying them late is only adding stress to a situation that, for many single mothers, is already stressful enough. Interest payments and penalties for paying late can quickly add up and turn a significant but manageable bill into an albatross that can loom over your finances for months if not years. If your credit card bills have already spiraled out of control, consult the credit card company to see if you can work out a payment plan in which interest will stop accruing so long as you continue to make agreed-upon monthly payments. Companies may be willing to work with you, and such a payment plan is less likely to have a negative impact on your long-term credit, something that cannot be said for declaring bankruptcy.

Trim entertainment costs Another way for single mothers to save money is to trim the amount of money they spend each month on entertainment. Cable television has become increasingly expensive in recent years, but single mothers have alternatives that can be considerably less expensive. In lieu of paying for cable television, single mothers can subscribe to a streaming service, such as Netflix or Hulu Plus, that charges a fraction of what cable companies charge but still offers a substantial amount of current content.