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by politics,” she explained.

Okanagan Skaha School District superintendent Wendy Hyer said the trip is no longer Two years after their kids’ year-end school sanctioned by her staff and therefore outside camping trip was called off due to a teachers’ her purview.

“Parents have taken their children out of dispute, some local parents weren’t about to school for a family camping trip, which is no let it happen again.

About 100 students in Grade 8 at KVR different if they take them out of school to go Middle School in Penticton were set to leave to Mexico for a week,” she said in an email.

“These are parental decisions that do not Wednesday for a two-day trip to Camp Boyle, involve the district.” but the outing was cancelled Leslea Woodward, presisuddenly when teacher spondent of the Okanagan Skaha sors withdrew their support.

Teachers’ Union, applauded Eight parents then took matthe KVR parents’ efforts. ters into their own hands and “If this is something they’re set out Thursday with 36 kids for an overnight stay at the I just hope they doing, good, I’m glad,” she said. “I just hope they undercamp 20 kilometres northwest understand that it stand that it is because we’ve of Summerland.

“This is (the students’) last is because we’ve been locked out by the employer that we had to cancel.” year at KVR, and they’ve been Woodward noted that allooking forward to this for been locked out by though the B.C. Public School three years,” said Sarah Broder, the employer that Employers’ Association has one of the parents who helped reorganize the camp-out. “A lot we had to cancel. said its partial lockout, which limits the hours educators can of these kids have never had an — Leslie Woodward work, does not apply to volunopportunity where they’ve slept teer extra-curricular activities, in a tent. They’ve never cooked over an open fire. They’ve never done a lot of there is still a grey area around teachers’ lithese things, and it’s wonderful to be able to ability and medical coverage.

“Legally, a lockout states that we cannot make it happen.”

Mason Heintz, 13, said he and his class- be working during the lockout times that they mates were crushed when they learned the defined in the letter, and that is our legal adschool-sponsored excursion had been scut- vice,” she said.

“That’s why trips are cancelled.” tled.

Meanwhile, the B.C. Teachers’ Federation “I was pretty sad that it wasn’t going on, because in Grade 6 they also do a year-end announced this week it will continue with rocamping trip and we missed that one because tating one-day strikes again next week due to a lack of progress at the bargaining table. of that (2012 teachers’) strike,” he said.

Okanagan Skaha schools will be closed Broder said parents aren’t assigning blame Friday, while those in Okanagan Similkafor this year’s cancellation.

“This is an apolitical event. I’m not meen will be shut Thursday.

Teachers have been without a contract bashing anybody over their politics — I just don’t like it when my kids get influenced since June 2013.

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Western News Staff

DRIVE-THRU SUPPORTS LEGACY — Grade 3 student Connor Bews, dressed as his favourite food (bacon) entices motorists to pull into the Carmi Elementary School drive-thru breakfast Thursday morning on Main Street. Spearheaded by parents and with help from school staff, the kids raised about $800 which will go to help pay for a year-end Grade 5 field trip and a school legacy fund.

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Paula BakeR, McNicoll Park teacher-librarian, is all smiles about a $55,000 windfall from the Indigo love of Reading Foundation.

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Indigo brightens McNicoll library Joe Fries

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As colleagues at schools elsewhere figure out how to make due with less, Penticton teacher-librarian Paula Baker is writing up a plan to spend a sixfold increase in her book budget.

McNicoll Park Middle School was this week awarded a grant from the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation that will see its library receive $55,000 over the next three years, a massive increase from the annual $3,000 allotment with which Baker currently works.

“This is crazy what we’re getting,” she said. “I can’t even imagine how we’re going to spend it.”

The school is one of 20 across Canada this year to share in $1.5 million in grants from the foundation. Baker said McNicoll opened in the 1960s as a junior secondary. It became a middle school about a decade ago, and while the students became younger, the library material’s orientation did not.

“The stuff that’s on the shelf right now, most of it’s beyond what the kids will read,” she said.

Jennifer Jones, director of the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation, said the need for help refreshing the school’s collection was readily

apparent in its grant request.

“We received a couple hundred applications from across Canada, and what set McNicoll apart is first of all their absolute financial need,” she said. “Their library budget allows for $12 per child in the school. That means that they could afford maybe one book for every child. A healthy library requires three to four (books) every year to maintain the current titles and replenish.”

The foundation is funded by profits from Indigo and its subsidiary book store chains Coles and Chapters, plus donations from customers and employees.

“A book is the biggest tool (kids) can get to allow them to grow and read and explore. It’s still — in our opinion and most teachers’ opinion — absolutely critical for their development,” Jones said.

Baker is unsure how she’ll spend her newly enhanced budget, but wants to strike a balance between keeping up with popular fiction, updating reference material and possibly purchasing a set of e-readers.

“The kids are pumped,” she added. “They’re thrilled to get more books in hand, because, yeah, they do want to read. Once kids get to the point where reading is comfortable and they discover the joy of reading, yeah, they want to read.”

Altered cheques and fake invoices are the among the methods Sandy Elder allegedly used to embezzle more than $300,000 from the Penticton Minor Hockey Association.

The schemes are mentioned in a statement of claim PMHA filed in the B.C. Supreme Court in Penticton last week against Elder’s estate, her family and five John Does.

Elder served as PMHA treasurer from 2001 until her death in July 2013.

PMHA alleges in the lawsuit that she “wrongfully took, converted and embezzled” $315,600 between May 2010 and April 2013, in addition to an unknown amount prior to 2010.

“Throughout her time as treasurer, Ms. Elder fraudulently misrepresented facts to the plaintiff … by overstating charges and accounts, understating income, creating fictitious charges, vendors and invoices, and altering cheques payable to others into her own name,” the lawsuit claims.

It’s alleged Elder transferred some or all of the funds to the defendants “for their use, benefit and enjoyment in the form of money, goods, services, and support.”

The five John Does, who are listed as defendants alongside her estate and family, are described as unknown persons or entities that “benefitted from or received funds belonging to PMHA.” PMHA is seeking restitution of $315,600 with interest, plus costs and unspecified damages.

Replies to the statement of claim have not yet been filed and the allegations have not been tested in court.

Erik Lund, the lawyer who’s representing PMHA, told the group’s annual general meeting last week that the lawsuit is based upon information revealed through a $29,000 forensic audit it commissioned following Elder’s death.

Lund said the association is aware that even if successful in court, there may be no funds left for it to recover.

Passerby alerts RCMP to two children left in running vehicle Mark Brett

Western News Staff

Police are crediting a woman who called 911 to report two unattended young children in a van with helping avoid a potentially disastrous situation.

Earlier this week, Shannon MacKay, who is visiting from out of town, noticed a boy she believed to be about seven years old getting in and out of the vehicle in the Penticton Power Centre parking lot at 2210 Main St. She estimated the black van, its motor still running, had been

there for nearly an hour. Looking inside she noticed another young boy, about two years old, in a child safety seat.

“I saw the door open from the other side, and I saw the seven year old and I don’t know where he went but he got back inside the vehicle and that’s when I went around to talk to him,” said MacKay, who at that point dialed the emergency number on her cell phone.

“When I asked him how long he had been in there he said, ‘it’s been a long time.’ The video they were watching was over, plus the 40 minutes I was there.

“There are just so many scenarios that could have happened, especially if I was a bad person.”

She added the boy thanked her several times for getting help.

According to Cpl. Martin Trudeau of the Penticton RCMP, police were immediately dispatched and were able to locate the mother inside a nearby store.

MacKay got the name of the Summerland woman from the older boy prior to the RCMP’s arrival.

“I don’t think people realize how dangerous this can be. If something is going to go wrong, it will, Murphy’s Law applies,”

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said Trudeau, who added it did not appear from the police file the woman who left the children alone was ticketed. “There are a million things that could have happened.

“There are people who steal from vehicles so we tell people not to leave anything out in the open and now you’re leaving two children out in the open in a running vehicle. “Good on the lady (MacKay) who called because it was definitely not a safe situation.”

He added it is at the discretion of the attending officer whether a ticket will be issued, saying it appeared there was no ill intent, but

“poor judgement.”

The latest case was the second time in the last couple of weeks police attended the same parking lot for an unattended child.

The other incident happened about two weeks ago when an officer found a young child in a child safety seat in the back of a small car. He was able to gain access to the vehicle through the unlocked front door. Further details of that matter were not available.

“I mean, come on, if you wouldn’t leave your children alone at home why would you leave them alone in the vehicle?” said Trudeau.

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Boonstock organizers moving ahead with plans Kristi Patton

Western News Staff

Boonstock Music and Arts Festival promoters and stakeholders are still divided with only months left until the event.

“There is a multitude of issues surrounding this. It is a work in progress,” said Supt. Kevin Hewco, at a recent Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen meeting. “There is a meeting of all the stakeholders planned for June 4 where we have provided quite a lengthy list of recommendations to the promoters group of what we need to see in place for this thing to fly, and there are plenty of them.”

Hewco said it is up to the concert planners to demonstrate they can hold the festival safely. They have yet to see a finalized plan, he said. “Every stakeholder that has been engaged in this says the same thing, that these guys are months behind,” said Hewco.

RCMP are assuming the event is going to happen. A call letter was put out to off-duty Mounties around the province and possibly Alberta who would want to work the event for overtime. Hewco said local RCMP officers are busy that weekend and taxpayers will not be paying for them to respond to any Boonstock issues.

He added they are expecting policing costs to be paid up front by the Penticton Indian Band, who will then turn to the promoter to be compensated. RCMP will also play a role in Boonstock obtaining a liquor licence.

“I can tell you they have a lot of hoops to jump over to secure a liquor licence and we are one of the players in that and they are far

Workers Were busy installing fence posts Thursday around the grounds east of Airport road where the boonstock Music and Arts Festival will take place in August.

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from achieving that, so stay tuned I guess,” said Hewco.

Barb Haynes, Boonstock operations director, said the Aug. 1 to 3 festival is a big event with a lot of moving pieces and she and the promoter, Colin Kobza, are going through every step in detail to make sure they have everyone’s needs and safety in mind.

Permission to use the leased land has been granted by Penticton Indian Band council with promoters dealing with issues as they come up. This differs from a hypothetical concert being held within the City of Penticton limits, where certain bylaws are already in place that

Spring run-off Local creeks can become dangerous during the spring run-off. Water volumes and velocities increase creating unstable banks and dangerous conditions. Please ensure the safety of yourself and your family and keep a safe distance from the creeks during spring run-off.

Skaha Lake boat trailer parking Fees to park your vehicle with attached boat trailers are in effect as of May 1 for the Skaha Lake on-site lot and on-street parking South Main Street.

Half-day permits are $5 for up to 5 hours of parking, and full-day permits are $10 for 5 or more hours. These can be purchased at the ticket machine at Skaha Lake. If you launch your boat and then bring it elsewhere (friend’s house, etc) that allows trailer parking, there is no fee.

Annual Residents Permits are $70 and can be purchased at City Hall. This permit does not guarantee space, but you are able to park your vehicle and trailer in the on-site parking lot or permitted on-street parking.

People are asked to provide proof of

residency (photo ID, etc.) and permits must be hung from the rearview mirror so they are visible to enforcement staff. For more information or maps or the area, visit www. penticton.ca/parking or call 250-490-2465.

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Notice of a new distillery lounge area endorsement 270 Martin St., Penticton, B.C. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been made for a New Distillery Lounge Area Endorsement

they would have to adhere to before council granting the usage, including RCMP staffing in place.

“It is different being on the PIB lands, but (Kobza) and I agreed from the beginning that even if technically it may not be required, that is not how we want to run this event,” said Haynes. “We want it to be the kind of event the community and the PIB is proud of.”

Haynes said Boonstock are working closely with the PIB to set protocols that will go forward for any possible other events looking to use the land. She says plans are being made for fire suppression, Interior Health inspec-

located at 270 Martin St., Penticton, B.C. Local government support including public consultation is required by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch prior to authorizing the amendment request. The owners of Twisted Stalk Distilling Company Inc. have made application for a Distillery Lounge Area Endorsement with proposed hours of operation from Sunday to Saturday (11:00 am to 11:00 pm).

On May 20, 2014, City Council directed staff to commence public notification of the Distillery Lounge Area Endorsement application. Any public comments as a result of the public notice process will be complied and forwarded to Council, along with final comments from the City’s Liquor Licence Technical Review Committee (LLTRC) for the Monday, June 9, 2014 Regular Council meeting. At that time, a full report with final recommendations will be brought forward for Council’s consideration.

Any person who wishes to comment on the proposed application may appear in person, or by agent, at the 6:00 p.m. Council meeting.

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tions, professional traffic flagging, added security personnel and lifeguards.

While Haynes has heard grumblings within the community about the amount of young people expected and the past history of Boonstock, including that it was essentially pushed out of its original location in Alberta by their municipal government because of concerns of public safety, she said this is a different situation and inviting a different demographic.

“There has been a lot of people challenging the event. Yes, it’s not for everyone but I see the value in the market coming here and the value of encouraging these 20 and 30 somethings coming to be a part of Penticton. It will be nice to see Penticton full again,” she said.

“A lot of people talked about the history of the event and history is a great teacher and teaches us what we don’t want and the direction we need to go. We are really holding everything to a high standard here.”

On Wednesday, the Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce announced its support of Boonstock, specifically the planning Boonstock Festival organizers have done to satisfy concerns of transportation, security and emergency services.

“It is attracting a younger demographic, one that may be visiting Penticton for the first time. We have an opportunity to welcome them and turn them into repeat visitors,” said Campbell Watt, chamber president.

The chamber is hosting an open forum for members on June 19 to participate in an open dialogue with Boonstock organizers.

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

A copy of the May 20, 2014 staff report may be inspected at the offices of the Building and Permitting Manager, located on the 1st floor at 171 Main Street between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, up to and including Monday, June 9, 2014. Alternatively, a copy of the report (agenda item 8.3) can also be viewed via the City of Penticton website at: www. penticton.ca/council.

Request for quotation The City invites qualified companies to provide a price quotation for 2014-RFQ-37 Mid-Size Sedan. Please note the closing date and time: June 10, 2014 @ 2:00 pm.

For a complete copy of the Request for Quotation, please visit the City of Penticton website: www.penticton.ca/purchasing.

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Jehovah’s Witnesses convening at SOEC Steve Kidd

Western News Staff

The Jehovah’s Witnesses will be back in town next week for another large convention, the second in a five-year contract signed with South Okanagan Events Centre in 2012.

David Docksteader, spokesperson for the convention organizers, said the 2014 event will be identical to the one they hosted last June, drawing in members of their Jehovah’s Witness congregations from all around the region.

The convention, said Docksteader, is open to anyone who wants to attend, not just members of their church.

He explains that each year, the Jehovah’s Witnesses gather in large three-day conventions all over the world for fellowship and learning. This year, however, is a special one to the church members.

“A core belief of Jehovah’s Witnesses, based on Biblical and historical evidence, is that Jesus Christ began to rule as the King of God’s Kingdom in 1914. The convention program marks this year as the centennial of that event,” said Docksteader.

Last year’s convention saw 3,800 people arrive in Penticton to take part, according to Sally Pierce, general manager of Global Spectrum, which manages the SOEC. “We love working with them. They are very professional, very organized and very efficient,” she said, adding that the SOEC was left very clean after last

year’s convention.

“We won’t be making a lot of money off this one,” said Pierce.

“This is the type of convention we book because it is very good for the economic activity of the city.”

According to Docksteader, the church is expecting 3,200 people for this year’s convention. Pierce said the economic impact will likely extend beyond the three days of the event, as some visitors will be booking extra holiday time before and after.

The three-day event to be held in Penticton will begin on June 6, at 9:20 a.m.

There is no admission fee. Conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses are supported entirely by voluntary donations.

Vandals wreck new patio Kristi Patton

Western News Staff

A Penticton business owner said he is discouraged after his patio was vandalized on Wednesday evening.

Sharat Chawla, co-owner of Spice Magic located on Main Street, said they were preparing for an inspection of their new patio area when it was destroyed after business hours.

“I’m getting very discouraged at doing anything here. I moved my family, my brother and his family from Toronto because I heard really good things about Penticton and that there was a lot of community support,” said Chawla. “I never expected this to happen to my business, especially when I am trying to make downtown more vibrant. I’m deflated.”

Chawla said he believes someone must have been watching their restaurant as they normally close up around 8 p.m.

On Wednesday, because they were getting ready for a patio inspection on Friday, he was there until around 11 p.m. When he arrived on Thursday to continue working, their wooden patio fence was damaged. One of the supporting beams, that is secured with a metal footing and a four, four-inch screws, was pulled out and part of the fence was leaning.

“It would have taken at least two people to pull this off.

I really feel this is a targeted act of vandalism because there are so many patios out there. Why is the only restaurant new to town damaged?” said Chawla, who immediately reported the incident to RCMP. The restauranteur said he wants to bring it to the public’s attention because Penticton is coming up to tourist season Sharat ChaWla, co-owner of downtown restaurant Spice Magic, said he feels deflated after vandals wrecked a portion of the fence on and he wants more awareness brought to the vandalism around the city. He hopes maybe someone saw the perpetrahis new patio on Wednesday night.

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Anti-spam laws a waste of time We doubt there is anyone who hasn’t been annoyed by spam.

We’re not talking about that delicious canned spiced ham, but the endless stream of e-mails advertising everything from Viagra to Rolux (sic) or the $30 million a nice man in Nigeria wants to send you.

We’re being a bit silly here, but what is really ludicrous is the federal government’s new antispam legislation, which takes effect on July 1.

It is hard to imagine a more trivial non-problem for the government to concern itself with, let alone how the rules, which require businesses get written or oral consent before they send e-mails or other digital messages to consumers will put an end to spam.

The new regulations address a problem that, by and large, has already been dealt with through technological means; spam filters at the level of both your home computer and your Internet Service Provider are sophisticated, effective and constantly being updated.

This legislation also doesn’t do much to stop the particular flavour of spam email that is a problem: fraudulent or phishing e-mails trying to scam you into revealing your personal information. They’re unlikely to ask your permission either.

On the end user side of the question, there will be some that want to file grievances regardless of how effective their spam filter has been, and the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission is already saying PENTICTON WESTERN they won’t be able to handle the expected flood of complaints.

So what have the feds accomplished with their new anti-spam legislation? An increase in bureaucracy, to be sure, but not much else.

We would prefer they concentrate on legislation that actually means something.

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Ukraine: The price Putin will pay for pride Conducting an orderly retreat is the hardest thing not only in war but also in politics, as Russian President Vladimir Putin is now learning.

His own desire to avoid humiliation gets in the way of rapid disengagement from a losing battle, which is why he waited until two days before last Sunday’s Ukrainian presidential election to say that he would respect the result.

And even then he said respect, not recognize.

The Ukrainian election went well. Petro Poroshenko, a minorleague oligarch with business interests in Russia, won convincingly in the first round, and 60 per cent of voters actually showed up at the polls.

Even in Donetsk province, where most city centres are occupied by separatist gunmen, seven out of 12 district electoral commissions were able to operate normally.

It’s a good start on stabilizing the country.

So why didn’t Putin just say recognize, when that is clearly what he will have to do in the end if Russia and Ukraine are to have

peaceful relations?

Why prolong the uncertainty about his intentions in the West, where the belief that he is an expansionist bent on recreating the Russian/Soviet empire takes deeper root with each passing day?

The answer is pride – and Russia will pay a significant price for Putin’s pride.

Last week Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, enlivened his royal tour of Canada by telling an elderly Polish immigrant that Hitler’s relentless take-over of European countries in the 1930s was “not unlike what Putin is doing now.”

Prince Charles is well known for saying silly things, but what he said in Canada sounded quite sensible to many people in the West. That is a big problem for Putin.

Putin’s seizure of Crimea from Ukraine, though completely illegal, was not the first step in his plan for world conquest.

That is preposterous: Russia is a relatively poor country of only 140 million people.

But it is a regrettable fact of life that the Hit-

ily if the Ukrainian government used force against them.

He moved 40,000 troops up to Ukraine’s eastern border on exercises.

It was quite pointless, since he could neither annex the eastern provinces nor remove Gwynne Dyer the Ukrainian governDyer Straits ment without actually invading, but he was ler analogy has a power- very cross. ful grip on the popular Three months of imagination throughout that, and the damage to Europe and North his and Russia’s image America, and Putin’s is starting to pile up. aimless belligerence has Simple-minded people been setting him up in like Prince Charles talk Western minds as the about a new Hitler. next Hitler.

Terrified Poles, He was very cross Estonians and other when his tame UkraiEastern Europeans who nian president, Vikused to live under the tor Yanukovych, was Soviet yoke fear that overthrown by protestthey might be next and ers after he obeyed demand NATO troops Putin’s demand to break on their soil. And clever off trade talks with the people in the Western European Union. military-industrial Putin punished complexes see an opUkraine by annexportunity to sell more of ing Crimea, and he their wares. started doing some Finally, only two heavy breathing about days before the UkraUkraine’s eastern provnian election, Putin inces as well. says he will respect the He encouraged result, and his tanks pro-Russian gunmen to start to pull back from seize government build- Ukraine’s border. ings in eastern Ukraine Too damned late. and warned that he There won’t be any might intervene militar- more Western sanc-

tions against Russia, but Putin has managed to resurrect the image of Russia as a mortal threat to its neighbours. It will not lie down again soon.

European defence budgets will stop falling, and the integration of the armed forces of the various new NATO members in Eastern Europe will accelerate.

Leading-edge technologies like missile defence will get more funding in the United States.

Foreign investment in Russia is already declining. And the countries of the European Union will move heaven and earth to cut their dependence on Russian gas exports.

Putin has already turned to China as a new customer for Russian gas, but it will never pay as well as Europe did. He used to be able to play the Europeans and the Chinese off against each other, but that game is over.

NATO sees him as a wild card at best, and at worst a real threat. The master strategist has lost his touch.

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

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Cullen not protecting our interests Nathan Cullen is traveling across British Columbia to promote Take Back Our Coast.

Have we lost our coast?

I assume the taxpayers are paying for his traveling in B.C. and promoting to oppose the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline project.

Mr. Cullen is opposing the pipeline from Alberta to the B.C. coast.

He states that the risks don’t outweigh the benefits.

Mr. Cullen is pointing out the risks, but no comment on the benefits.

We are not a manufacturing country like Germany, we have natural resources and have to sell to other countries in the world, and the federal government needs to ap-

Support teachers, raise taxes

We just need more funds to settle the B.C. teachers strike.

Simply raise the property tax 10 per cent, raise the fuel tax 10 per cent and raise the sales tax 10 per cent A 30 per cent tax increase should do it.

It’s just money, it has to come from somewhere.

No one wants to see teachers in a food bank lineup.

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Mr. Cullen is pointing out the risks but no comment on the benefits. prove the pipeline.

Mr. Cullen said, “If they can go about approving projects like this one, the way they are approving it over the strong objection of local people, it would mean it is open season on small towns, not just across

two organizations indicate they will present evidence showing Brian Day’s plans to bring U.S.-style care to Canada will harm patients, disrupt medical practices, drive costs up, and weaken the Canadian economy.

This case is being described as the most significant constitutional challenge in Canadian history.

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Support Our Health Care (SOHC) Society of Princeton is holding a public forum on medicare, June 4 at Riverside Community Centre in Princeton, at 7 p.m.

The forum will provide information on the legal challenge to Canada’s public health care system, also known as Canadian medicare. For-profit clinic owner Dr. Brian Day has invoked the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to challenge the principles of the Canada Health Act. The case will be heard in B.C. Supreme Court beginning in September.

The panelists for the public forum include Dr. Duncan Etches, Canadian Doctors for Medicare (CDM) and Rick Turner, Co-Chair of the B.C. Health Coalition (BCHC). Both BCHC and CDM have given intervenor status in the case. Joint statements released by these

I think if murals (done by local artists) were painted on the various walls throughout the city it would help to curb the graffiti.

Chemanius is a perfect example. There is wonderful art all over the town. There seems to be a respect for art on a wall.

I lived in a neighbourhood that seemed to always have the garages sprayed with something or another, but not mine. I had painted sunflowers on mine, and it was never defaced.

Along with murals, there could possibly be a graffiti wall.

Not all graffiti is unsightly, it is another expression of art.

This wall could be painted over more easily than doing many walls around the city if what was sprayed was messy or unattractive, for example the photo published May 21 in the Western News.

Murals are also very attractive to tourists.

There could be a art walk.

Gladys Kusmack Penticton

Thanks for editorial

Just wanted to thank you for the supportive editorial in Wednesday’s edition; much appreciated by our board and me personally. Our association is still alive and we’ll hope to have teaching gardens again sometime, but this intransigence of the city has certainly set back our plans considerably.

Community support has meant a lot to us.

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Dan Albas has to step up and stop the government from invading the privacy of Canadians. Our taxes are being used to obtain our financial and medical information, our sexual orientation and even our religious and political beliefs.

An independent inquiry recently found Communications Security Establishment Canada guilty of misusing public funds and serious breaches of values and ethics.

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Well, Mr. Cullen, I am one of the local people, and I don’t oppose the pipeline.

It is not bad economics, it is not bad environmental policy, it is good all around.

Mr. Cullen said, ”We import the vast majority of oil from the Middle East for Eastern Canada,” and he was in support of a west to east pipeline.

How about the objection of local people in eastern Canada?

It would mean open season on small towns from Alberta to Ontario.

Is this OK with you?

Mr. Cullen, whose interest are you protecting?

It’s worth a shot. Video taping will only provide the graffiti victim a visual of their property being attacked, whereas the investment of a mural would promote our local artists and be pleasant to look at for a very long time.

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Cheryl Vandervaart is still coming to terms with the passing of her son Brandon who died last January at the age of 39 from a heart condition.

Helping Cheryl along through this difficult time has been Sam (Sandra) Lucier from Penticton’s Bereavement Resource Centre.

“She’s (Cheryl) just kind of finding her way through it right now,” said Lucier, speaking on her client’s behalf.

“No one can ever be prepared for that. People don’t know what to do with that kind of pain, it’s so profound that it’s hard to get near.

“It changes people a lot and I think it takes a while for them to trust life again, it just seems like there is such a huge breach.”

She hopes part of the healing for Cheryl will come at this Sunday’s Ended Beginnings memorial service which takes place each year between Mother’s and Father’s days for parents who have lost children.

“It’s basically an opportunity

for people to gather around the memory of their own child, to know that life continues to exist somewhere, and in the quiet of your own thoughts you can connect there,” said Lucier.

“It’s not just the loss of that life, but for the hopes and the dreams that you had for that life.

“I think it’s an opportunity for healing for some, and validates and is a reaffirmation of that life.”

Proceedings this year are at the Shatford Centre on Main Street.

It was during her time in Victoria the counsellor got involved with a similar program and found it gave participants “permission” to enjoy the memory of their child.

She added people who have not experienced this kind of loss would be surprised at how much a part of a parent’s life the departed son or daughter remains even over the passage of time.

According to Lucier, Cheryl now understands that relationship is not a bad thing.

“Before, Cheryl was trying to figure out what to say when people asked how many children she had and she said she finally realized she could say, ‘I have

four sons and one is in heaven,’” recalled Lucier.

“What I realized after spending time with her is that it really doesn’t matter the age of your child, infant or adult, the truth of it is the mom is still the mom.

“When children die, the hopes the dreams, the expectations that will never be realized are grieved as well as the memory. In any case when a parent outlives a child it just upsets the order of the universe.”

Because parents usually deal with their loss in a very private way, the services are very quiet with music and guided meditation. It includes the lighting of a candle which participants are asked to bring.

“To people who first come out it seems it’s a painful thing to gather around, the loss of a child, but I think it can be very profound,” said Lucier.

“It’s just an opportunity to not be alone in it.”

Those attending Sunday’s service which begins at 2 p.m. and is co-sponsored by the Penticton and District Hospice Society are asked to bring a candle, piece of paper, pen and envelope.

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Supergiant star Deneb outshines sun These evenings it is hard to miss a it forms. Unless there is a nearby combright, blue-white star in the eastern sky. panion to snack on, that initial amount This star is Vega, the most conspicuous of material is what dictates a star’s entire star of the three making up the Summer life.

Triangle. Scan down towards the eastern Increasing the initial mass of a star inhorizon you will find the second, Altair, creases its energy output a lot. A star ten roughly in line with two fainter stars. times the mass of the sun will be 3,000 Now it is easy to find Deneb, the third times more luminous. To be 200,000 star. times brighter, Deneb has a mass of Just scan north and imagine the triaround 20 times the mass of the Sun. angle. It does not look as bright as the Ken Tapping Having only 20 times the mass of the other two stars, but there is nothing Stargazing Notes sun as fuel, and burning it 200,000 times comparable nearby to compete with it. faster, means Deneb’s life will be short Although this star might not look that and tempestuous. impressive, it is. It lies about 2,000 light years away It will shine for about a million years and then and if it were an average star, you would not be able explode as a supernova, blowing its material off into to see it at all. Deneb is a member of the class of stars space. If Deneb has any planets, they won’t last long known as supergiants. The sun is a yellow dwarf. enough for life to evolve very far before being incinDeneb is extremely luminous; with an energy output erated. However, supergiant stars like Deneb are of around 200,000 times that of the sun. To put that in critical importance for the existence of planets and perspective, let’s start by looking at the sun’s energy living creatures. output.

When the universe formed, just under 14 billion The sun’s total energy output has been deter- years ago, it was extremely hot and compressed. As mined many times, using measurements made by it expanded and cooled, it eventually reached a point spacecraft. It is four followed by 26 zeroes Watts. where atoms could form and stay together. However, Numbers this large are hard to wrap one’s mind these first atoms were mostly hydrogen, with some around. However, we can get something more man- helium. The elements needed to make planets and ageable by using Einstein’s equation, E equals mc2 living things like us did not exist in other than minsquared, which tells us how energy and mass are re- ute traces. Then the first generations of stars formed, lated to one another. We then get the rather stunning mostly giant and supergiant stars that during their result that this amount of energy production can be short, tempestuous lives, generated as by-products achieved by total annihilation of four million tonnes from their profligate energy production most of the of the sun’s material every second. elements. When their lives ended in supernova exBy comparison a large nuclear power station ob- plosions, all the other elements were synthesized. Fitains its energy through annihilating less than a mil- nally, all this material was ejected into space where lionth of a gram per second. Moreover the sun has it mixed with the great hydrogen clouds, enriching enough fuel to sustain itself through a lifetime of them with everything needed to make our world and about 10 billion years. We are now roughly halfway us. Deneb and the other supergiant stars are continuthrough that period. Now let’s look at Deneb. It is ing this work. producing energy at a rate 200,000 times that of the Ken Tapping is an astronomer with the National sun, which can only be sustained by annihilating 800 Research Council’s Dominion Radio Astrophysical billion tonnes of itself a second!

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Hutcheson honoured for efforts beyond the limelight Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Brian Hutcheson doesn’t like being in the spotlight.

But being a minor hockey volunteer doesn’t put him in it in his opinion.

In fact, he said if people are doing it for that reason, they are probably there for the wrong reasons.

However, the spotlight shone on him during the Penticton Minor Hockey Association annual general meeting May 21.

Along with a handful of other people getting recognized for the hard work they do, Hutcheson was named the Volunteer of the Year, receiving a glass trophy with his named engraved on it as a reward.

“It was very thoughtful. I appreciated it very much,” said Hutcheson, adding he’s not good with drawing attention to himself. “I’m appreciative but a little tough that way. I don’t do it for myself.”

Hutcheson does it for his kids, Liam, 18 and Aiden, 15, and has been a minor hockey volunteer for 12 years. Helping out allows Hutcheson to spend more time with his kids and this year he managed the midget Tier 2 Vees, which his sons played for. It was the first time they played on the same team. Hutcheson also chaired the provincial midget tournament Penticton hosted this year and thanks to the help of his team, he said it went well. He also assisted with coaching and did the team’s laundry, which resulted in him blowing up the dryer. He said that happened when a hanger touched something in the back.

Among Hutcheson’s fond memories volunteering in hockey was the last game in this year’s provincial championship.

“It hit me really hard. Watching my oldest boy because he is graduating from PMHA, it really hit me,” said Hutcheson. “You think back and the reflection wasn’t the games. You think you are going to remember all the games, but it was the road trips in the car, in the hotel room.”

Hutcheson also watched Liam win two provincial championships.

A teacher at Trout Creek Elementary School, Hutcheson helps with basketball, floor hockey, soccer and cross country. He has also coached in minor soccer.

“I enjoy working with kids in my profession. I just want things to be good for them,” he said. “I enjoy watching kids excel.”

Hutcheson comes from a family of volunteers as his father was a Rotarian and his mother helps the Salvation Army. They were also involved with the Penticton Knights hockey team and billeted players. Hutcheson feels good about volunteering because he takes pride in doing a good job, especially when the end result is successful.

“I think you need to give back. It’s your community,” he said. “That’s the biggest thing for me. We’re lucky to live where we live. I think there’s lots of opportunities around. It doesn’t have to be just sports.”

Hutcheson said for anyone thinking about giving their time to a cause, he recommends they find something they are passionate about.

“You do get some sort of satisfaction out of helping others,” he said. “I don’t think we do that enough in our lives.”

Hutcheson plans to give his time when Penticton hosts the B.C. Winter Games in 2016. His friend Doug MacMillan, vice-president of the Winter Games organizing committee, approached Hutcheson about working in some capacity and he’s looking forward to that.

Before going up to receive his award from PMHA, former vice-president Paul DeShane said Hutcheson always gives “110 per cent” by himself or in a team.

“Always steps up to the plate,” said DeShane. “Really went the extra mile.”

Hutcheson has his glass trophy sitting on a mantle at home along with team pic- Brian HutcHeson (top) was named the Penticton Minor Hockey association Volunteer of the Year for what he gives back to the association. Hutcheson dedicates his time because of his sons Liam, tures and other plaques. left, and aiden (18) as he managed their midget tier 2 Vees team this season.

“This is a nice one. I was surprised and it was nice to receive it. Couldn’t have Photos courtesy www.stinkylockers.com done things without the support of a great group of parents.”

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For years, Montana Valverde has spent most of her waking hours breaking a sweat in the dance studio.

Now it is all starting to pay off for the Penticton teen. Auditioning for a summer dance program in New York, the unbelievable happened.

“It was so insane and so cool I just couldn’t believe it. I was offered a full year of study at the Joffrey Contemporary Jazz program,” said Valverde. “Out of the dancers that come out of there, 90 per cent become professionals.

It is something I have dreamed about becoming since I was little.”

Valverde is in Grade 11 and she plans on deferring the scholarship until 2015 after she graduates from high school. Now her sights are set on the Kiwanis provincial music festival where she will compete against the top dancers in the province who won the right to perform in Penticton June 3 to 7 after winning their regional festival.

There are over 32,000 dancers, singers, musicians and dramatic artists that competed in the regional festivals across the province with only one or two provincial candidates from each one selected for each discipline and age category to compete at provincials.

Valverde, who earned a honourable mention at the 2013 provincials, will be competing in the senior modern 3 category with two solos.

“They are very challenging because I have to be able to keep up my stamina. It is basically a workout these two solos,” said Valverde.

“Contemporary dance is my favourite because it is so different from ballet which is a very formatted way of dancing. Jazz is pretty strict too but contemporary is more versatile and open to different movement.”

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The provincial festival runs June 3 to 7 at various venues across the city.

Among the 400 performers will be 16 locals including Valverde, Anne Lu: Junior Piano; Tiana Ferlizza: Junior

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There are four closing concerts with the provincials honours concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Penticton United Church on June 5, the national music concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Penticton United Church on June 6, the dance finals concert at the Cleland Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on June 6 and provincial gala concert featuring all the senior category winners at 7:30 p.m. at the Cleland on June 7.

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The skirl of the pipes will echo through the Okanagan Valley like never before.

The Simon Fraser Pipe Band organization is coming to Penticton with not one, but two pipe bands on July 5 to celebrate Celtic culture at the Penticton Scottish Festival.

The one-day event includes bagpiping and drumming, highland dancing and heavy events competitions. Other activities include entertainment from Kinship, children’s activities, clan information, clothing and equipment booths, food vendors and more.

“It’s going to be a great day for spectators as well as for the pipe bands from around the province, who are attending,” said Brian Johnston, president of the Penticton Scottish Festival Society. “Pipe bands will be competing for cash prizes and trophies at our highland games, and we are pleased that both these Grade 2 and Grade 4 bands from the coast will be here.”

As an added feature for spectators included with a gate pass these two competition bands will present a short concert of tunes during the games, as well as participating in the opening and closing massed bands, “something

not to be missed,” said Johnston.

Part of the world renowned Simon Fraser University Pipe Band organization, the Robert Malcolm Memorial Pipe Band is dedicated to developing youth through music, and has grown to become one of the largest pipe band organizations of its kind in the world with over 150 players. The pipe bands travel the province and the world for competition and performances.

As for the heavy events, the Highland Games circuit extends not only throughout B.C., Alberta and the North West U.S. but across Canada.

“The games will bring not only the competitors and their families, but also a dedicated following of people who want to celebrate their heritage or just want to enjoy a day of entertainment and fun. We anticipate that the games will attract approximately 3,000 people based on previous experience,” said Johnston, who added they have set a goal to expand that number in future festivals.

The Penticton Scottish Festival is held on the first Saturday in July in Penticton. Admission is available at the gate, $10 for adults and $20 for a family pass. More information on this family friendly event can be found at www.PentictonScottishFestival.ca.

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Clothes may say a lot about a person, but a person’s relationship with their wardrobe can say even more.

At least that is the story of Love, Loss and What I Wore, written by Nora and Delia Ephron, a reading being held at the Oasis United Church.

“It is a really interesting story that weaves clothing items through the backdrop of a richer story,” said Nicola Cavendish, who will read the lead character.

“This is a story about women’s clothing and their particular relationship to it and represents

May 31 — A night of jazz-infused music from the Jazz Café Quartet of Anna Jacyszyn, Bernie Addington, Neville Bowman and Scott Gamble at the Dream Café.

May 31 — Fighting Orange at the Firehall Brewery Back Alley Concert Series in Oliver. Featuring artist Luba Chpak. Picnic meals encouraged, no minors. Gates at 6:30 p.m., music at 7 p.m.

Tickets pre-sold at Firehall Bistro for $12.

May 31 — Live music by Brian Highley at the Barley Mill Pub. June 1 — Kelowna International Choir under the direction of Dennis Colpitts perform Something To Sing About — Canadiana at the Penticton United Church. Tickets are $10.

June 4 — Oceans & Lights kicks off their first tour of Western Canada at Dogtown Coffee Co. bringing with them their brand new EP Lowercase Love. Show at 7 p.m. $5 at the door.

June 5 — The Lion, Bear and Fox at the Dream Café.

June 7 — Live music by Tanya Lipscomb at the Barley Mill Pub. June 7 — Steve Elliot aka Elvis Elite, official headliner of the Penticton Elvis Festival 2004 to 2007, performing at the Elite Restaurant. The show includes hits of Elvis, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash and more. Tickets are $20.

June 7 — Toronto-based jazz trumpeter and composer Mike Field at the Dream Café.

June 12 — Kenny Rogers Through the Years tour at the South Okanagan Events Centre with opening act Charlie Major.

June 12 — Scott Woods Old Time Jubilee with special guests appearance by Fiddlekidz. New show featuring tunes in the style of Don Messner, step-dancing and family humour at the Shatford Centre. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students.

June 13 and 14 — Gord McLaren perform at the Barking Parrot Patio from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

June 14 — A night of romantic love ballads and dance hits with Engelbert Humperdinck at the SOEC. Special guest comedian Herb Dixon.

the things in the cupboard we can’t throw away, the things we ought to throw away and the power it holds over you.”

Love, Loss and What I Wore is a reading of monologues and ensemble pieces about women, clothes and the memories they trigger to tell funny and often poignant stories that everyone can relate to.

“I have read this three different times in Vancouver for fundraisers and people always come back the second night with friends because it is such a great time,” said Cavendish.

A group of South Okanagan women are bringing the readings to the stage at the Oasis

United Church as a fundraiser to help them acquire a new location. Other cast members include Elyse Blaise, Mia Harris, Sharon Moriarity, Judi Ritchey and Eleanor Walker.

“The readings, at the heart of the matter, are about how we perceive ourselves. It has quite a few hilarious bits in it. As well there are moving sections about women dealing with breast cancer and honest pieces that are very touching,” said Cavendish.

Cavendish is known best for her role as the lead character in Shirley Valentine. She also shared screen time in Penticton director Sandy Wilson’s film My American Cousin, won a Genie

Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for the 1991 film The Grocer’s Wife and a Gemini Award nomination for The Sleep Room. Her roles on television include The Beachcombers, The X-Files and many more.

Performances of Love, Loss and What I Wore are on June 6 and 7 at 7 p.m. and on June 8 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $15 at the Dragon’s Den, Shatford Centre, Oasis United Church office during weekday mornings, from church members and at the door. A meet-the-cast reception will take place after the Sunday matinee performance.

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It is quickly becoming a tradition that the sounds of summer at the Shatford Centre include a compilation of classical music, jazz and rock.

“This is the perfect venue for music programs. You can have space for concerts, ensembles in different rooms and the big stage with beautiful acoustics and enough room for a big audience,” said Jane Shaak, executive director of the Shatford Centre/ Okanagan School of the Arts.

The summer music program in the historic building kicks off with Scott Woods OldTime Jubilee concert on June 12 with a special guest appearance by Fiddlekidz.

Woods and his band return to the Shatford with a new show set to honour the days when Don Messer and his Islanders ruled the airways with their old-time variety music shows, both on radio and television.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children.

In July, much of the focus at the Shatford Centre will be geared towards music with a variety of programs and camps. Shaak said it is these types of programs and weekend workshops with artists in residence that are an economic driver for the community.

“This is an economic driver and right on the forefront of cultural tourism are exactly these kinds of things we are doing,” said Shaak.

From July 7 to 11 Strings The Thing returns with its inspiring summer program.

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ArtiStic director and coach Will Schlakl helps Seth Kennedy and devon Nordblad with their guitar chords during last year’s rock Skool program.

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and Olivia Walsh. Rosemary Thomson and Imant Raminsh will be the guest artists.

The 13th annual summer guitar program and Rock Skool (open to vocalists, guitarists, bassists, drummers, keyboardists and horn players) runs from July 14 to 25. Rock Skool students will show off their twoweeks of hard work at a rock show on July 25.

A proven and successful program for youth designed to get them excited about jazz, Jazz Cool!, runs from July 28 to Aug. 1. This program is open to students in Grades 7 to 12 and any interested adults.

Students need a minimum of two years experience on their instrument. The program is run by Will Schlackl, Bernie Addington, Stan Sabourin, Scott Gamble and Craig Thomson.

The Shatford Centre is also busy raising funds for the Penticton Rotary-Shatford Learning Kitchen.

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Tooth enamel, along with dentin, cementum and dental pulp, is one of the four major tissues which make up the tooth in vertebrates.

Enamel is the hardest and most highly mineralized substance in the human body. It is the normally visible dental tissue of a tooth because it covers the anatomical crown and must be supported by underlying dentin. Approximately 90 percent of enamel consists of mineral - the highest concentration for any structure in the body - with water and organic material composing the rest.

In humans, enamel varies in thickness over the surface of the tooth. It is often thickest (up to 2.5mm) at the cusp (the elevation or mound of the tooth) and thinnest at its border with the cementum which covers the root of a tooth at the gum line. This is known as the cementoenamel junction.

Due to varying thickness of enamel, its normal colour varies from light yellow to grayish white. At the edges of teeth where there is no dentin underlying the enamel, the colour sometimes has a slightly blue tone. Since enamel is semitranslucent, the colour of dentin and any material underneath the enamel strongly affects the appearance of a tooth. The enamel on primary teeth has a more opaque crystalline form and thus appears whiter than on permanent teeth.

Enamel’s primary mineral is hydroxylapatite, which is a crystalline calcium phosphate.

The large amount of minerals in enamel accounts not only for its strength but also for its brittleness. Dentin, less mineralized and less brittle, compensates for enamel and is necessary as a support. On radiographs the differences in the mineralization of different portions of the tooth and surrounding periodontium can be seen; enamel appears more radiopaque (or lighter) than either dentin and pulp since it is more dense.

Enamel does not contain collagen, as found in other hard tissues such as dentin and bone, but it does contain two unique classes of proteins: amelogenins and enamlins.

While the role of these proteins is not fully understood, it is believed that they aid in the development of enamel by serving as a framework for minerals to form on, among other functions.

The high mineral content (mature enamel has no cells and is not alive) makes enamel the hardest component and also most resistant to bacterial attack since there is little organic matter present. A flaw of enamel’s hardness is that it is prone to chipping and splitting because it is a brittle substance, especially as it serves as the surface for chewing grinding and crushing of food.

Once mature, enamel is almost totally absent of the softer organic matter. Enamel is avascular; it has no nerve supply within it and is not renewed, however, it is not a static tissue as it can undergo mineralization changes.

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Top players join Vees Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

The Penticton Vees roster for next season continues to fill out with the additions of Dante Fabbro and Tyson Jost.

Fabbro, who turns 16 in June, is being counted on to be an impact player.

“Our organization is very fortunate to land a talent such as Dante Fabbro,” said Harbinson in a team statement. “Dante will be looked at to provide offence from our back end. He possesses a skillset that makes him a threat on every shift.”

Named the Hockey Now B.C. Minor Hockey Player of Year in 2013, Fabbro led all B.C. Major Midget League (BCMML) defencemen in scoring this past season with 22 goals and 61 points in 38 games with the Northwest Giants. Those numbers put the Burnaby Winter Club grad sixth overall in the BCMML scoring race, but he was also 22

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points ahead of the second highest scoring defenceman. Fabbro added two goals and 10 points in six playoff games as his Giants lost in the BCMML final to the Okanagan Rockets.

The Whistler product, drafted eight overall by the Seattle Thunderbirds in 2013, was named to the BCMML all-star team.

Fabbro and future teammate Tyson Jost won a silver medal with Team B.C. at the 2013 Western Canada U16 Cup in Calgary last November; Fabbro and Jost were

named to the tournament all-star team.

Jost is another 16-yearold the Vees are thrilled to have. He comes from the Rockets of the BCMML. Jost, a product of the Pursuit of Excellence program, was the league’s scoring champ in his first and only season netting 44 goals to finish with 88 points in 36 regular season games. In the playoffs, the Leduc, Alta., product racked up nine goals and 18 points in seven games, leading the Rockets to their first BCMML championship. Jost also potted three goals and six points in seven games at the Telus Cup in Moose Jaw, Sask., as the Rockets took home the bronze medal.

“Tyson Jost simply had the best season in the history of the Okanagan Rockets program.” said Rockets general manager David Michaud in a team statement.

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Heat relishes higher calibre Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Penticton’s bantam Heat Barn Burner lacrosse tournament unfolded differently than planned.

Dan Chetner, coach of the Heat bantam advanced team, hoped to host an A2 and B tournament, but didn’t get enough A teams to apply aside from Richmond. A2 is one level below the highest in the province. With Richmond their only competition, the teams played three times with the Heat coming out on top 7-6, 4-2 and 7-2.

“It was a good measuring stick for us against the A2 team,” said Chetner.

“Richmond is one of the stronger teams.

“It was a real good opportunity for the players to compare playing at those two different calibres,” he continued. “We have made a commitment to play lots of A1 teams. It’s now at the time where we are thinking about provincial championships.”

Chetner said they could declare themselves an A1 and go to provincials. If they choose the A2 path, they enter playoffs with a chance to advance to provincials.

Chetner said most of his players enjoyed playing Richmond since it gave them a more competitive feel.

“We’re not able to achieve the same level of success on scoreboard as we do at A2,” he said.

When asked about attracting more teams for the tournament, Chetner said it has to do with timing. He has experimented with different weekends over the 10 years he has organized the tournament.

He said they competed with a tournament on Vancouver Island as a Mission squad chose to go there instead of Penticton.

Chetner said it’s the first time there has been an issue attracting teams.

The B side had seven teams, including the Heat, which finished sixth. Their lone win, 5-4, came in their final game against Langley. The Heat lost 8-3 to Nicola Valley, 4-2 to Richmond and 9-2 against Surrey.The Heat bantam advanced team’s next game is at Memorial Arena Saturday at 4:30 p.m. against North Okanagan.

Midget Heat gets bronze

The Heat midget team finished third in the Richmond Roadrunners tournament May 17-18. The Heat defeated Delta No. 1 9-8 on a last minute goal by Brett Van Os and beat Delta No. 2 in convincing fashion, 7-1. Their other wins were 6-5 against Port Moody and Saanich, 7-2.

The semifinal pitted the Heat in a rematch against Delta No.1, losing 10-9.

The Heat is hosting a 10-team Barnburner tournament June 6-8 at Memorial Arena.

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A 13-5 victory over the Vernon Jackals May 24 improved the Penticton Harlequins rugby club record to 3-0 in the Okanagan Rugby Union.

Head coach Ken Sommerfeldt said regardless of what happens in their fourth game, this Saturday at 1 p.m. at McNicoll Park, they will remain atop the league. Sommerfeldt added it’s their goal to win the ORU then play for the Saratoga Cup in July.

“Our ultimate goal is to win the Saratoga Cup again,” said Sommerfeldt.

Against the Jackals, captain Dave Bellomo said the Harlequins came out strong but failed to pile up points as they managed just one try. Bellomo also said the Jackals dominated possession at the end of the first half but the Harlequins defence did its job in protecting the lead. In the second half, the Harlequins were able to extend their lead with a penalty kick by Danny Hatch before Vernon scored their lone try. The Harlequins responded one more score receiving offense from Ben Gorrod and Tesimoni Felemi.

PENTICTON HARLEQUIN Dave Bellomo reaches for the ball during Okanagan Rugby Union play against the Vernon Jackals with Josh Gipson, back left, and Wade Buller of the Jackals watching. The Harlequins improved to 3-0 with a 13-5 win at McNicoll Park. This weekend the Harlequins host Salmon Arm. Joe Fries/Western News

“Vernon was much improved with a few key players present who were absent in the first game,” said Bellomo, adding that the Harlequins have also improved.

For their next game, Bellomo said the team wants to make the communication strong.

One thing Bellomo is noticing about the group is their attitude.

“Our team is full of laughs and good times right now,” he said. “A super-positive group.”

F o l l o w i n g this weekend, the Harlequins next action at home will be their Sunfest tournament

June 13-15. Unlike in previous years where the Harlequins didn’t put in teams due to numbers and focusing on hosting the tournament, they will play.

“We think we have a good enough team we can actually not be doormats,” said Sommerfeldt.

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Cash up for grabs to B.C. Games athletes Western News Staff

Young athletes who qualify for the 2014 B.C. Summer Games in Nanaimo are eligible to receive a bursary thanks to the BC Games Society and Coast Capital Savings.

Athletes competing in the Games can apply to receive one of 16 bursaries for $500.

The goal is to recognize athletes who have achieved in athletics and education, but also go above and beyond in their communities through leadership and volunteer activities.

“The dedication and determination of these young athletes is truly inspiring,” Maureen Young, manager of community partnerships for Coast Capital Savings, said in a statement. “Not only do they deserve to be acknowledged for their contributions to sport and to their communities, but also to succeed at their educational endeavours. Coast Capital wants to help make that happen.”

Qualified games athletes can apply by completing the online application form at www.bcgames.org. The name of a reference (coach or teacher) who can support the application must be included.

The deadline is July 4, 2014, and winners will be announced at the closing ceremony of the Nanaimo Games on July 20.

“B.C. Games athletes commit significant time and energy to their sport,” said president and CEO of the B.C. Games Society Kelly Mann. “We hope that this financial support of athletes, who are leaders both on and off the field of play, will help give them an extra boost to continue to make a difference to their teams and in their communities.”

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IN BRIEF Chloe Kroeger family fundraiser

Penticton Speedway is having a special fundraiser for Chloe Kroeger and family during this Sundays races. All proceeds from the 50/50 draw will go towards helping four-year-old Chloe, who has a rare form of cancer. Penticton Speedway is also accepting additional cash donations. The family has made several trips to Vancouver’s Children’s Hospital forcing Chloe’s parents to miss work and the Penticton Speedway is seeking community support. For more see, Miracle for Chloe Penticton Facebook page. Anyone interested making a cash donation can also contribute to the Chloe Kroeger and Family trust at Valley First Credit Union’s Oliver Branch.

Pikes open season at home

The Penticton Pikes swim club is hosting a meet Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Penticton Community Centre. There will be 238 swimmers competing, 48 of them will be from the Pikes club and it will be the first chance for new coach Cole Midtdal to see how they execute what they have learned in practice.

Mustangs finish 11th at provincials

The Princess Margaret Mustangs tennis season ended with them ranked 11th in B.C. The Mustangs competed in the 2014 AA provincial championship in Vancouver

May 22-24 and opened against top seed and defending champ Collingwood. The Mustangs lost 10-1, but the boy’s duo of Cedric Beese and Felix Fuhrmann impressed the Collingwood coach. Beese and Fuhrmann won six out their seven matches during the championship tournament.

The Mustangs then drew fifth-ranked Southridge, losing 8-3. The Mustangs dropped a tough third match to Hugh McRoberts (Richmond) 4-3 and were defeated by Cariboo Hill 5-2. The Mustangs lone win came against zone rival Armstrong 7-4. Mustangs coach Jim Kocsis said they also received strong performances from Jaquelyn Ford/Taylor Corrie, who won five out eight sets.

Lakers 12th in tennis championship

The Pen High Lakers tennis team finished 12th at the AAA 2014 provincial championship in Vancouver May 22-24. Despite losing all five matches, coach Helena Konanz said it was a great experience for the players.

“Each of them had some positive individual wins which will help us in our competitions next year,” she said.

“It was great having the experience of Grade 12’s veteran players Graham Millar and Jaimie Atkins to lead the team in every match. Grade 12 Jo Gunning was most improved as although she has very little experience on the court, she learned with every match and by the last day of competition was a very strong contender.” Konanz also said Grade 9s Emily Higgins and Nolan Keilty improved tremendously.

Rugby girls push through injuries

An injury riddled Pen High Lakers senior girls rugby team finished seventh in the Tier 2 pool in the 2014 AAA provincial championship in Port Alberni last weekend. Arriving with 17 players, the Lakers finished with 12 due to injury when it was over, leaving coach Ian Butters very happy with the results. The Lakers picked up a 29-17 win over Ladysmith in their final game, though the Lakers received some help.

“A very good example of the kind of class and sportsmanship that you see in B.C. high school women’s rugby is that when the Ladysmith coaching staff heard that we had only 13 available players, they immediately offered to match our numbers in spite of the fact that they were under no obligation to do so,” said Butters. “By doing so, they put themselves in a disadvantaged situation.”

In Lakers’ first game against Semiahmoo from White Rock, a traditionally strong AAA school, the Lakers lost 24-15. They also lost to Vancouver’s Windsor 20-10 with 14 players.“Travelling shorthanded and suffering five tournament-ending injuries put our young women at a real disadvantage,” said Butters. “Most of our players were forced to play out of position at least part of the time and all of our routines and patterns were badly disrupted. That we were close in all the games and managed the win in the last game is really very impressive given the circumstances.” Find more briefs at www.pentictonwesternnews.com.

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Buckley will be lacing up his skates with the Merritt Centennials in the BCHL after playing for the Okanagan Hockey Academy’s Varsity Red team. The defenceman scored four goals and added 18 assists in 29 Canadian Sport School Hockey League games last season. He added one assist in two post-season contests helping OHA Red capture the Varsity Division Championship and earned the CSSHL’s Varsity Division Top Defenceman Award.

“It’s going to be a big jump but I think I will be ready,” said Buckley. “I learned a lot from Robert Dirk who is my coach.”

Buckley credited Dirk, a former NHL defenceman, with giving him pointers on little things

defenceman need to do and how to play the position.

“He does a lot of things very well,” said Dirk in a team release. “His skating and mobility is very good and he sees the ice very well. He makes good decisions with the puck and is solid defensively. Every coach is looking for that type of defenceman that can skate, move the puck and is solid defensively.”

Buckley made big strides, most notably with his poise.

“He was very good to start with,” said Dirk.

“But as the season progressed he became very confident in what he can do and made huge strides in the sense that he could control a game from the back end just because of his confidence. He had the skills, but when a player starts believing in himself and what he can do, that’s when they start making huge strides.”

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Challenge brews new deal Steve Kidd

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It’s hard to get away from using the word challenge when talking about Cannery Brewing’s latest, well, challenge.

The local craft brewery has just signed on as the official beer sponsor for 2014 Challenge Penticton race; they’re challenging themselves to create a new lager reflecting the spirit of the event and they’re passing the challenge on to the community to come up with a name for the new brew.

“The opportunity to partner with Cannery Brewery is an important one for our race,” said Kelly Hopkins, marketing and events manager for Challenge Penticton. “We wanted to work with a local brewery and Cannery was an amazing fit.

To work with Cannery to create our own branded beer that will capture the essence of our event was definitely an exceptional addition to the partnership.”

Whatever it ends up being called, the new lager will be packaged in specially-created Challenge-themed cans and will be available for sale at local liquor stores and on tap at select restaurants, pubs, bars and on site during race week.

“Given the launch of our new partnership, we thought we would start with a bang and issue a challenge to help us name our new beer,” said Pat Dyck, owner of the Cannery Brewing Company.

Exactly what the can will look like, she said, will have to wait until that name is chosen.

And name suggestions are already piling up on the Cannery Brewing and Challenge Penticton Facebook pages: Journey’s End; You took the Challenge Lager; Pain and Pride; Almost There and Peddle Your Ass Off Lager are just a small sampling.

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with,” said Dyck, adding that her own crew has come up with No Challenge Lager as in, “It’s No Challenge to drink this beer.”

The taste of the new beer, she said, will be crisp, clean, light and refreshing, qualities common to lagers and keeping in mind this beer is aimed at people involved in athletic activities or just out doing things in the heat of the summer.

“Part of what this beer is about is about the race itself.

Because it is a lager, it is a lighter beer in terms of its grain profile. It will have a nice crisp finish,” she said. “Lagers lend themselves to that.”

Dyck said the Cannery has a lot of projects on the go, with the just-released Skaha Sum-

mer Ale, the next release in their artisanal series and now the Challenge lager.

“We’ve got a lot of stuff on the go. Some of it is because the boys put together a pilot brew system that enables them to try lots of things on a smaller scale so you get to play with different ingredients and different combinations. That has generated lots of new things coming up,” said Dyck, adding that the craft brew industry and the market are changing and growing daily.

New products, she explains, doesn’t mean abandoning their older products.

“We still have our core beers and we will maintain those beers,” said Dyck. “We have such a wonderfully loyal

following for so many of our beers that we don’t want to jeopardize that but would like to offer something new to people.”

To submit your name for the Cannery’s Challenge brew, email it to info@challengepenticton.com or enter it on the Challenge Penticton or Cannery Brewing Facebook pages.

All entries must be received by May 31 and the winner will be announced on June 2.

Along with getting to name the new lager, the winner’s name will be referenced on the can and they will receive a prize package from Cannery Brewing and Challenge Penticton valued at over $200 along with two VIP tickets for race day on August 24.

Chamber wants Penticton business to be bold Western News Staff

Today is the opportunity for business people in Penticton to step forward and share their ideas to make Penticton a better place to work, live, and play.

“There are hundreds of great ideas out there and it is time for our business leaders to share them with Penticton,” said John Devitt, general manager of the Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce.

Devitt said the forum, which runs from 1 to 4 p.m., is intended to be a grass roots discussion to engage the business community on key topics, and gather opinions on how to build a stronger more

vibrant economy and increase prosperity for the region.

Be Bold is presented by the chamber in collaboration with the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan-Similkameen focusing on a number of key areas addressed in the CFSO’s 2013 Vital Signs Report.

That includes developing a strong workforce, transportation and affordability of lifestyle.

“I’d like to see Penticton positioned as the biking mecca for the region,” said chamber president Campbell Watt, adding that Penticton is well suited to host a challenge academy where athletes can train for events. The chamber will

compile the feedback obtained through the Be Bold initiative to create a policy framework that will help to create jobs, drive investment, and increase prosperity.

“The intention for Be Bold is that this will form the basis of the Chamber’s policy and advocacy efforts for the coming year,” said Devitt.

“The chamber is asking its members to give input on its leadership direction.

What issues are impacting our businesses right now? Let’s talk about solutions.”

This is a free event for chamber of commerce members; people are required to contact the chamber office to reserve a seat.

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FirST BaPTiST church at 1498 Government St. is holding its Annual Awesome First Baptist Garage sale from 7 a.m. to noon on May 31.

FriendS oF Summerland Ornamental Gardens present Sara Williams, renowned Canadian author, horticulturist and xeriscape gardener, at 10 a.m. in the I.O.O.F. Hall, 9536 Main St., Summerland.

Her free workshop will deal with the subjects of low maintenance, water-conserving landscaping. Everyone welcome. agur lake camP is holding a visitors day on May 31 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to give families the opportunity to see the barrier-free wilderness camp and tour the fully accessible facilities. For more informa-

tion, visit www.agurlakecamp.ca.

FraTernal order oF Eagles have hamburgers from noon to 4 p.m.

Beaver races at 4 p.m.

Guests welcome. c anadian r oyal legion branch 40 has crib at 10 a.m., a meat draw at 2 p.m. anaveTS haS memBerS only pool at noon, Stu’s kitchen open for breakfast, lunch and dinner starting at 9:30 a.m. and entertainment by Shindigger at 6:30 p.m.

Summerland PleaSure PainTerS meet every Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre. New members and drop-ins are welcome. Contact Ruth at 494-7627 for info. elkS cluB on Ellis Street has crib at 10 a.m., drop-in darts at 4 p.m., meat draw at 4:30 p.m. and dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by karaoke with Anita. a l c o h o l i c S anonymouS haS its 12 bells group at noon at the Oasis United Church at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. The Saturday night group meets at 8 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. and in Summerland, the Grapevine meeting is at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. Call service 24 hours is 250-490-9216. chariTy BoTTle drive with all money going to the Penticton Regional Hospital pediatric ward, SPCA and Critteraid.

Drop off from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at IGA on Government Street. al-anon meeTS aT the Oasis United Church at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. from 6 to 7 p.m. For info call 250-490-9272.

June 1 at 2 p.m. in the Shatford Centre. For information call 250490-1107. dance To a variety of your favourite dance tunes at the South Main Drop-In Centre, 2965 South Main St., from 7 to 9 p.m., $3 per person.

All welcome.

SPca Flea markeT every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1550 Main St. (in Wholesale Club parking lot).

P e n T i c T o n PhoTograPhy cluB Exhibit in the Tempest Room at Lake Breeze Winery featuring the work of 10 local photographers, running until October.

SurvivorShiP’S Flea markeT runs every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1652 Fairview Rd. For more information call 250-493-6604.

Everyone welcome. anaveTS haS horSe races and meat draws at 2 p.m. c anadian r oyal legion branch 40 has Sports Sunday, with the Ladies Auxiliary catering food and beverages and a meat draw at 2 p.m. lakelandS church holdS Sunday services at 1265 Fairview Rd. (the Greek Orthodox Church) at 10:30 a.m.

Everyone is welcome.

For more info contact info@lakelandschurch. com. elkS cluB on Ellis Street has dog races at 2:30 p.m., M&M meat draw and Last Man Standing.

FraTernal order oF Eagles has wings from noon to 4 p.m. and a meat draw at 4 p.m.

Members and guests welcome.

Sunday

Monday

hoPe For aeSon, a silent auction fundraiser to help 13 month old Aeson and his family with his battle with cancer from noon to 3 p.m. at the Penticton Lakeside Resort.

Tickets are $25 each, cash only (includes hamburger). Auction items donated from more than a dozen local businesses with more items being added every day.

B ereavemenT T he Centre r eSource is hosting Ended Beginnings, for those who have endured the loss of a child; a service to remember and honour that life on

The legion ladieS Auxiliary have their spring luncheon at noon and a general meeting at 2 p.m. in the hall, 502 Martin St. President Mary Mayes presiding. elkS cluB on Ellis Street has summer fun darts at 7 p.m. evening line dancing every Monday at 7 p.m., line dance lessons for beginners every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and intermediate every Thursday at 9 a.m. All lessons at the Oliver Senior Centre, 5876 Airport St., with teacher Claire Denney. Call 778-439-2070 for more information.

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uPCOMING eVeNTs

Gift of ChoColate — Kidney patients dropped in to the Penticton Regional hospital on May 15 to thank those who have taken good care of them and to help celebrate National Nurses Week with the gift of chocolate. from left to right, transplant nurse Shauna Granger, kidney transplant recipient Dave folstad, laura Craig who recently got a kidney transplant, Bob holmes, a kidney patient and hilary Dacosta, a peritoneal dialysis nurse.

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IODE thrIft shOp at 464 Main St. is open from 1 to 4 p.m.

Monday to Saturday.

Clothing, kitchenwares, china items, pictures and more. fItnEss frIEnDs mEEt at 10 a.m. in the Legion hall at 502 Martin St. Come get in shape. Call Dot at 250-492-5400. sOuth maIn DrOp-In Centre has improver line dance at 9 a.m., Scrabble at 10 a.m., carpet bowling at 10:45 a.m., easy to intermediate line dance at 1 p.m., and duplicate bridge at 1 p.m. fratErnal OrDEr Of Eagles has pub dart league at 7:30 p.m.

C anaDIan r Oyal lEgIOn branch 40 has dart dolls at 11 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m. and darts at 7 p.m. flOOr CurlIng at 12:45 p.m. every Monday except holidays in the Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. m Ental W EllnEss CEntrE has Brown Bag family support group from noon to 1 p.m. weekly and individual support for family members from 2 to 4 p.m. weekly. Call 250-4937338 for more info. a l C O h O l I C s anOnymOus mEEts in OK Falls at 10:30 a.m. at 5328 Hawthorne St., then in Penticton at 11 a.m. for the women’s group at the Lawn Bowling Club, 260 Brunswick St. The Sunday 123 group meets at 8 p.m. in the Education Room in the basement of the Penticton hospital.

The closed men’s group

meets at 11 a.m. at the Eagles hall at 1197 Main St., side door, upstairs. a l C O h O l I C s anOnymOus nux group meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage Centre at Green Mountain Road and Penticton I.R. Road.

Summerland 12 and 12 group at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. in the United Church basement.

Tuesday June 3

thE pEntICtOn WhOlE Foods Market is offering a free seminar on stroke prevention with Brian O’Reilly (Brain Injury Society educator) and their in-house health/ nutrition educators at 7 p.m. Learn what you can do to prevent having a stroke. pEntICtOn aDOptIOn suppOrt Group from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Penticton Alliance Church, 197 Brandon Ave. Join other pre and post-adoptive parents in a confidential, supportive environment. Ask questions, share challenges and successes, and enjoy an evening with other likeminded parents. (Please note: this event is not open to adoption professionals) Child-minding is available. For more information and registration contact Candy at raycandy@shaw.ca or Tina at tinastasniuk@ hotmail.ca.

C anaDIan r Oyal lEgIOn has a service officer at 1 p.m.

VIspassana (InsIght) mEDItatIOn for beginners or mature practitioners every Tuesday

evening from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Please call Debora for details at 250-462-7340. All welcome, no charge.

O rDEr f ratErnal Of Eagles has drop-in euchre at 7 p.m. Guests welcome. pEntICtOn COnCErt BanD rehearses from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Church, 1370 Church St. Intermediate to advanced musicians.

All band instruments.

The band is available for performances. Phone 250-809-2087 for info or email info@pentictonconcertband.ca. 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.

Okanagan falls sEnIOrs’ Centre has pool at 6:30 p.m. and music from 7 to 9 p.m.

Elks On EllIs Street has crib wars at 1 p.m. and 10-card crib at 7 p.m. thE sOuth Okanagan and Similkameen MS Society has an informal coffee group that meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre. For more info, call Sherry at 250-4936564 or email sherry. wezner@mssociety.ca.

O kanagan s Outh tOastmastErs meet every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the community services building at 5876 Airport St. in Oliver.

Become a more confident speaker. Call Bill at 250-485-0006 or Melba

at 250-498-8850 for details.

890 WIng Of South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together for a gab and coffee every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at 126 Dakota Ave. yOga mEDItatIOn/VEgEtarIan suppEr is upstairs in the Elks Lodge at 344 Ellis St. in Penticton Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

Donations accepted. All welcome.

W EllnEss m Ental CEntrE has individual support for family members in Summerland from 10 a.m. to noon at 13211 Henry St. p E n t I C t O n tOastmastErs mEEts every Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Shatford Centre at 760 Main St. Toastmasters is an excellent way to enhance confidence, speaking, and leadership skills in a fun, supportive setting.

Membership is open to anyone 18 and up. Call 250-492-2362 for info.

Guests are welcome and allowed up to three free meetings. Call 250-4922362 for more info. a l C O h O l I C s yOung anOnymOus person’s group at 7:30 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. in the Outreach Centre. Call/text Guy at 250-460-2466 or Niki at 250-460-0798.

Beginners’ meeting runs at 8 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at 157 Wade Ave. al-anOn fOr frIEnDs and family of alcoholics meets at 10:30 a.m. at 2800 South Main St. and 6:45 p.m. at 157 Wade Ave. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian. Call 250-

p EntICtOn s afEty at 490 V IllagE Edmonton Ave. is holding a family event on June 4 from 3 to 6 p.m.

Healthy snacks will be provided and children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, email info@sosbis.com. thE lEgIOn laDIEs Auxiliary Lunch Bunch meets at 11:30 a.m. on June 5 in the Kettle Valley Station Pub, 1070 Eckhardt Ave. W. lEarnIng at lunCh: the first and third Fridays of each month at noon, a topic of interest to seniors will be presented in the library/museum auditorium. Everyone is welcome to attend these sessions, so bring your lunch; tea and cookies will be served. On June 6, Cheryl and Arthur Halsted will present on memory and aging, how memory functions and changes and tips for maintaining and improving memory. thE pEntICtOn puBlIC Library is holding its spring Dirty Book Sale.

It’s first come, first served when the doors open at 10 a.m. sharp on June 7 in the library/ museum auditorium.

There’s a great selection of books new and old, items for children and teens, audiobooks and movies, magazines, large print books and reference sets. All proceeds support the public library. u WEIght lOss Clinic is holding a fundraiser for their Relay for Life team on June 7 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Barefoot Beach resort. Minimum $10 donation for adults and donation for kids for a burger and a beer or burger and a salad. p EntICtOn l EgIOn laDIEs Auxiliary is hosting a pancake breakfast from 8:30 a.m. till noon on June 8 in the hall, 502 Martin St. $4 gets you pancakes, sausage, ham, orange juice and coffee. Fifty cents more for strawberries and cream. t hE p EntICtOn aCaDEmy of Music yearend gala and scholarship competition will take place on June 8 at 1:30 p.m. in St. Saviour’s Anglican church. All are welcome to attend this exciting concert featuring performances by students of the academy.

Admission is by donation and all proceeds go towards the student bursary fund which supplies financial assistance for students in need to pursue their music studies at the academy. shOW yOur DIVa style at Penticton Hospital Auxiliary’s Battle of the Divas fundraiser June 8, 12:30 to 4 p.m. at the Lakeside Resort, featuring spinning, Zumba and belly fit. Tickets $30, including fun sessions, divine dessert and door prizes as well as prizes for the zaniest workout outfits for teams and individuals.

Tickets available at PRH Gift Shop, Lakeside Resort, Get Bent Studios and Riverside Fitness.

Call June at 250-4909786 for info. Proceeds go to Penticton Regional Hospital. granDmOthErs fOr afrICa are holding a Yoga in the Garden fundraising event at

Farleigh Lake on June 14. For $20 participants receive a yoga lesson, a garden tour and a salad bar lunch. Yoga lessons and the garden tours will start at 9:30 a.m., 11 and 1 p.m. The garden tour and lunch only will be $12. Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with live chamber music by Dianne and Julia. There are more than 350 different kinds of irises to view in this peaceful garden setting.

To reserve a spot or for more information call Judy at 250-494-3536, Rita at 250-493-0076 or Marilyn at 250-4997217.

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Coming Events AGM of the SS Sicamous Restoration Society will be held on board the ship on Wednesday June 11th at 6:30 pm. Call 250-492-0403 for more info.

CASABELLA PRINCESS Friday Dinner Cruises 6pm8pm. Enjoy a fabulous dinner buffet catered by the culinary team of Okanagan Vintage Catering. Reserve now and treat your special one(s) with an unforgettable evening! Gift certificates are available. Moored at Penticton Marina 250-492-4090 www.casabellaprincess.com DONATIONS Wanted: AlleyCats Alliance is looking for donations for our HUGE yard sale on Saturday June 14 held at Total Pet Penticton. To arrange pickup/delivery pls call 250-809-9841

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Mirrored lenses, plastic gray frame with some red stripes on the arms. Call (250)276-4162 or (250)462-6753, reward.

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Employment

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Help Wanted

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Help Wanted

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS?

Full & Part-time servers & kitchen help, will train, Welcome Inn Oliver 250-498-8840 Handyman wanted: truck, strong, dependable & honest, for emptying a house/yard work, (250)460-2228

Room Attendants required at Penticton Lakeside Resort.

Experience necessary. Call Nancy 250-493-9756

APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING

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.

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

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

Only those of interest will be contacted.

Automotive

Automotive

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

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

KOOTENAY based Transportation Company seeks experienced Driver Trainers. This is a position for individuals who have an interest in playing an active role in the development of new drivers to the industry.

Selected candidates will play a supportive role throughout an extensive on the job training program. This position requires a minimum of 5 years experience as a commercial driver, effective communication skills written and verbal, and a strong desire to teach and share industry knowledge with new comers to the Trucking industry.

For more information visit us on line at Sutco.ca or call 1-888-357-2612 ext 230

Lost & Found

Esthetician Looking for nail tech, apply with resume to 434 Main St. Penticton, 250-493-7888

Help Wanted

Journeyman Automotive Technician Penticton Toyota is looking for a full time licensed automotive technician. This opportunity is available immediately.

Competitive compensation based on performance. Must have valid driver’s license. Please drop off cover letter and resume to the attention of Tony Whiles at the dealership on 2405 Skaha Lake Road in Penticton. All applicants will be reviewed and contacted if considered for the position.

www.pentictontoyota.com for more information 1-800-663-6189 www.transplant.bc.ca

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WORKING MANAGER

Claddagh Cartage is currently seeking a Working Manager based in Penticton, BC. Duties include coordination of local cross-dock freight activities, combining freight-handling and driving skills with organizational and supervisory ability.

We are an Agent for Clark Freightways, performing LTL truck services for Penticton and outlining areas.

Information

Found, glasses near Penticton Creek behind McNicholl School, (250)492-3767 LOST, ladies bifocals, call (250)490-9611

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Braby Motors Service Dept. in Salmon Arm has two full time positions available. We are looking for an experienced Service Advisor and a Tower Operator Applicant must possess automotive mechanical knowledge as well as the ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Strong work ethic, organizational skills and the ability to multi task are a must. Exceptional wage and benefit package. E-mail resume to pat@brabymotors.com or fax to (250)832-4545

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William of Naramata, passed away with his family by his side on May 21, 2014 at the age of 87 years. He will be remembered and sadly missed by: his dear friend Carol of Riverside, Washington; his children Steve (Diana) of Richmond, Ian (Bonnie) of Chilliwack, and Donna (Lenny) of Naramata; grandchildren Jody (Helen), Jade (Jason “Charney”), Katie (Richard) and great granddaughters Marvel, Navy, Brooklyn and Josephine. He was sadly predeceased by his loving wife Isobel and infant son Christopher. ‘Poppa’ was a truly amazing man, who will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Friends and neighbours are welcome to join the family in a Celebration of Life at his house on June 7th, 2014 from 1-5 pm. 2875 Gammon Road, Naramata, B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a local 4-H club in memory of Bill’s support.

Requirements: • Previous Supervisory/Middle Management Experience a strong asset • Class 1 license with clean abstract.

• LTL Freight Industry Experience required • Professional attitude and appearance • Minimum of High School Diploma • Post-secondary education in the business Àeld an asset Position commences on July 2, 2014.

Compensation Will Be A Combination Of Hourly Wage And Salary.

Employment

Employment

Peter Bros. Construction is looking for entry level employees and experienced labourers, also looking to fill other positions. These are full time positions with full benefit package. Please pick up applications at 716 Okanagan Ave. E., Penticton, between 9am and 3pm.

HVAC Refrigeration Mechanic

a. Gas ticket b. Residential & lite commercial c. Furnace, A/C, H/P, Rooftops, MUA’s, Walk-in Coolers & Freezers experience d. Must have strong work ethic & customer service e. Diagnostic & electrical skills

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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

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

Trades, Technical JOURNEYMAN Glazier, Lake City Glass in Williams Lake now hiring. Fax resume to: 250-392-5369 or email: sheila@lakecityglass.ca

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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

HERBARIA GARDEN AND LAWN. Spaces available for weekly lawn care. The flowering shrubs that bloom in early/mid spring get pruned after they flower. Other services available include hedging, weeding, mulching, edging and more. Free quote (lawn care) or estimate (all other services). Call Paul at 493-3362

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

Carpet Cleaning Owner - Operator

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

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

Wicked Weeder, hate weeding? Let me help, reliable, efficient, $20/hr, (250)497-8152, or 250-809-0101

GREEN VALLEY CARPET CARE

Green - Clean - Thorough Dry in 2 hours only!

CALL 250-809-4965 or visit:

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Cleaning Services A) MISS MOP N’ TASKER. Licensed, bonded & insured professional house cleaning service. Contact 250-809-7522 B & C Cleaning, residential, commercial & construction cleaning, yard clean-ups & maintenance, licensed & bonded, Bill & Cheryl Watson, owner operators, (250)4887964

Countertops REFACE Countertops.

1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.

Drywall For all your renovation needs, boarding, painting, taping & texturing, and patching. Big & small jobs. Fred 250-490-4085

Handypersons Painting, fences, decks, reno’s, garbage hauling, site & yard clean-up, cleaning (home or business), Call 250-4871384 or 250-488-6707

Home Improvements

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Bathrooms • Kitchens Windows and Doors Decks/Fencing • Vinyl Decking Landscaping

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VINYL DECKING

Valley Wide Lawn & Yard Care, accepting new clients from Penticton to Osoyoos.

Phone Gerald 250-493-5161

Armor Decking sales & installation. **10 year warranty** Serving the Okanagan Valley for the past 10 years. Free estimates for complete deck repairs.

South Okanagan 250-490-5630 info@ricklynrenos.ca

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Garden & Lawn

Kaleden Parks & Recreation Assistant (Part-time) Community Services Department

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, organized person for the part-time position of Kaleden Parks & Recreation Assistant. Under the general direction of the Community Services Manager, this role is responsible for overseeing the operation and bookings of Kaleden Community Hall and Hotel Park and providing support for events and recreation programs in the community.

Responsibilities include: x Administers the coordination of Hall and Hotel events, including community and special events. x Administers Hall and Hotel Park rentals and equipment bookings. x Collects payments and deposits. x Manages and updates website content, social media, and community sign boards. x Responds to public inquiries. x Prepares correspondence. x Prepares janitorial schedules as needed. x Establishes and maintains effective relationships with various stakeholders. x Ensures safety procedures are followed. x Attends Kaleden Parks and Recreation Commission meetings on a monthly basis. x Provides clerical support to recreation programs. x Performs other duties as required.

Requirements: x Grade 12 High-School Diploma and a minimum of two years’ clerical/secretarial experience; previous experience in recreation would be considered an asset. x Excellent computer skills required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. x Valid Class 5 Driver’s License. x Valid First Aid Certificate or the willingness to obtain one. x Ability to pass and maintain a Criminal Record Check. x Must establish and maintain an effective working relationship with service providers, contractors, volunteer groups, elected officials and the public. x Ability to work independently, prioritize the workload and accomplish the tasks within a reasonable time period. x Must be a mature, confident individual with the ability to be courteous, tactful and diplomatic. x The incumbent may be required to work from home.

This is a part-time position working approximately 10-20 hours per week. The rate of pay for the position is $17.00 per hour plus 4% in lieu of vacation.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their applications by 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 16, 2014 to: Human Resources Department Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5J9 Email: hr@rdos.bc.ca We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

FAMILY Movers. Moving?

Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS Painting & Decorating HERE COME THE PAINTERS, 13 years experience, Interior/Exterior, 250-486-2331 Painting; Interior - Exterior, decks, fencing, landscaping, cleaning (home/business), 250-487-1384, 250-488-6707 WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

(1) 250-899-3163

3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour

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

Rubbish Removal PENTICTON Junk Removal!

Anything goes!

Household waste, furniture and appliances to the dump 250-770-0827 Trainor Family Hauling. Will haul your junk, big and small, to the dump. Will also do small jobs. We’re here to serve you with a smile. Call Pat with your needs. 250-486-4867

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay Ginseng tarps 24’ x 80’ for shade or windbreak. Inexpensive and attractive solution for hay shed, livestock shelter etc. $150 each. 250-558-8322.

Quote available for installation.

22’ gooseneck tip pg trailer, 27,000lb axles, 95lb winch.

Pets Border Collie pups, well bred, well marked, good farm or cattle dogs, ready now, many satisfied customers, going fast, (250)498-3343

Merchandise for Sale

Farm Equipment 411 Discbine $3300.; Stacker 1030 $2000.; Swath Turner $600.; Silage Chopper with corn cutter & swath pickup $700.; 782 for parts - good tires $400.; All New Holland.

GT Highdump wagon $700.; New 10’ Chisel nose cultivator 3pt hitch $1100.; Versatile 160 4WD Bidrive Tractor Loader $13,000.; Rubber tire Hydraulic lift 4 bottom plow $800.

1-(250)546-2010

Free Items Free Kittens to good homes, 3 pure black, 1 tabby (male) call (250)488-7619 Free Mason Rich upright piano and bench circa 1940’s, 250497-8706, Ok Falls

Furniture

NOW OPEN Shelley’s Vintage Inspirations

Browse our fine collection of Shabby Chic Home Decor and Antiques Open Wed to Sun 10-5:30pm

94 Ellis Street

778-476-3200 Leather sofa & love seat, excel. cond. $600 OBO. 2507701139 Like new, kids pine Canwood bunk bed, pics avail., $200 obo., text to 250-462-4995

Garage Sales

Doberman Pincher puppies, ready June 25, (250)485-8716

162 Matson Pl., Sat., May 31, 9am-noon, air rifle, tools, paintball gun, fishing tackle, small table, jewelry, aquarium side filters & heaters, sports collectables, antiques.

Trades, Technical

Trades, Technical

SAW FILER – Surrey B.C

We are a leading integrated forest products company searching for a highly motivated and ambitious individual to work and be challenged in their field.

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Swedge, shape and sharpen all bandsaws (Armstrong auto swage) • Weld bandsaw teeth • Maintain grinders • Bench 5’ through 8’ band mills • Bench and weld band saw cracks with Mig welder or Tig welder • Operate computerized bench (Iseli ZR-1) • Hammer and sharpen buck saws 60” to 84” • Bench Gang saws, 34” diameter, guided, 0.140” plate • Bench edger saws 20 diameter .140 plate • Bench Vertical Double Arbour edger saws, 17” diameter, 0.090” plate • Operate Kahny tipper and CHF-210 would be an asset • Maintain all circular equipment 970 Simonds auto leveler • Grind chipper knives (reform bed grinder) • Proficiency in welding saw plate Candidates must possess the following qualifications: • Sawmill experience • Must be able to work shift work and weekends • Good communication skills and be able to work in a team environment Competitive Wage And Good Benefit Package Offered Please forward your resume to: Fax: 604-581-4104 Email: careers@tealjones.com

Misc. for Sale

4656 Sage Mesa Dr., May 30, 4-7pm, May 31, 9am2pm, June 1, 9am-2pm, dishes, books, clothing, tools, Xmas decorations, games, skis, paint, misc., (Cancelled if raining).

English Springer Spaniels CKC Reg. Puppies Champ lines, tails docked, vet checked, 1st shots, guaranteed. Home raised, well socialized.

Ready May 30. $1,200. peterandskye@gmail.com (250) 392-1440 Williams Lake

Back Yard Sale, 1483 Leir St., Sat., May 31, 8am-2pm, time to get rid of the surplus! Misc., seasonal, tools & more! infant items, boys 0-12 mos.

Big Yard Sale; books, collectables, house ware items, antiques, Sweetgrass, 388 Hwy 97, Kaleden, Sat., 9-1 DRAGONBOAT Team Garage Sale 1019 Lambert Drive Fri May 30 2-6 & Sat May 31 9-2 Estate/Garage Sale, Sat., May 31st, 8am, 84 Roy Ave. at back garage, near north Cherry Lane parking lot, teak furniture & variety of many other items, we want the teak gone!

GARAGE SALE MULTI CONDO Sat., May 31 8am-1pm 272 Green Ave. W no early birds please, come find a treasure! dishes, household items, jewelry, collectables, craft supplies, small furniture, tools & more!

Garage Sale, Sat. May 31, 103-707 Revelstoke Ave., 8am-1pm, household/out door items, many like brand new Large Estate Garage Sale, Sat., May 31, 9am-3pm, 1826 Fairford Dr. Moving & downsizing multifamily Garage Sale, Sat & Sun, May 31 & June 1, 8am, 2491 McKenzie St. & on McGregor Dr; antiques, tables, chairs, paintings, collector grandfather clock, spider lamp, tools, 10’x10’ shelter, inflatable dinghy, bar fridge, oak china cabinet, oak kitchen cupboard doors & thousands more items!

Don’t miss out! No early birds please!

Moving Sale, May 31 & June 1, 8am-3pm, King size bed, stereo system, electric BBQ, lots of goodies, 580 Red Wing Dr., 250-492-3732 Moving Sale, various household items, Sat., May 31, 8am, 148 Christie Mtn. Lane, Heritage Hills Multi-family garage sale, Sat., May 31, 8am-noon, 2538 Evergreen Dr., household items, tools, kids’ clothes/toys, garden supplies & hot water holding tank.

Multi Yard Sale, Sat., May 31, assorted items, jewelry, clothing, 430 Young St., 8am-1pm Oliver Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market Open Every Weekend Saturday, 8am-4pm Sunday, 9am-4pm Turn downhill off Hwy 97 at Chevron Shop or Sell Outside Spaces Now Available Call Cory 250-408-4222

5 Stair Steppers, some $20, some free, phone Bill 250-4947978 ALL wool felt hats 20% off including top hats, bowlers, fedoras, western & more at Hat HideAway - Penticton 441 Main St. www.HatHideAway.ca A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

SPECIAL Trades are welcome.

40’ Containers under $2500!

Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders JD 892D LC excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com Dble bed chesterfield, S.West print, $75, crystal glasses, Qu. box spring mattress w/frame, $130, metal glass-top counter hgt dining table w/6 padded chairs, $360, light green swivel chair, $50, (250)770-1989 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

LARGE ANTIQUE AUCTION Centennial Farm, Salmon Arm, June 14, photos & info avail. www.valleyauction.ca or call (250)832-1372 Martin Acoustic guitar, $2250, Adult sleeping bag, never used, $65, 4 china or curio cabinets, solid wood, $150$450, collectibles & over 100 original oil paintings, large black velvet sea-scape painting, call 250-497-5618 after 5pm or weekends

Misc. Wanted BUYING Coin Collections, Estates, Antiques, Native Art, Silver, Jewelry 250-499-0251 PRIVATE collector looking to buy a bunch of coins. Call Todd (250)-864-3521

Sporting Goods RIFLES, shotguns, pistols, revolvers, muzzleloaders sold, bought & serviced at Weber & Markin Gunsmiths.

The Okanagan’s friendly Gunshop.

4-1691 Powick Rd Kelowna 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat. 10-6 facebook.com/ WeberMarkin

Real Estate Acreage for Sale 6.27 Ac. near Edgewood, full RV hookup, $89,900, cash offers, e mail for pics: selkirk8@telus.net 250-269-7328

Business for Sale For Lease: Gas Bar/Grocery Store, Fruit Stand, 56 seat licensed Restaurant, lots of prkg for Truck Stop 4800 sq.ft. bldg on Trans Canada Hwy Sicamous. 1 (250)309-0975

For Sale By Owner PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $140,000. www.orlandoprojects.com Also: Spectacular 3 acre parcel owner financing. 250-558-7888

Plant/Yard Sale, raspberries, rhubarb, veggies, herbs, flowers. Bike, ice fishing tent, metal work table, peg board, display stands, china cabinet, chest of drawers, coffee/end tables, TV stand, humidifier, household, yard tools & other treasures, Sat., May 31 & Sun., June 1, 9am-4pm, 501 Edna Ave. Yard Sale, Fri., May 31, 8am-2pm, 1423 Montreal St., garden tools, wheel barrel, power hedger, aluminum ladders, assorted screws, electric cords, repair parts, lawn chairs, car polisher, household items, toys and more!

Yard Sale, Sat., May 8:30-1:30, 962 James St.

Merchandise for Sale

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Misc. for Sale 22 Rifle Marlon lever action, model golden 39A, new, $250, email jherbwatt@yahoo.ca leave phone #.

Mobile Homes & Parks 12x52, 1970, 2bdrm, needs work, must be moved. Good for storage or shed. Reasonable offers. 250-493-0223 RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca

Open Houses Open House, 37 Greenwood Dr., Sat., May 31 & Sun. June 1, 1pm-6pm, (250)493-0925

Recreational From custom building to major repairs, insurance claims, renovations & parts. Free estimates, reasonable rates and seniors’ discounts available.

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

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Rentals

Transportation

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts

Auto Financing

Apt/Condo for Rent

Duplex / 4 Plex

Homes for Rent

1bdrm $650, adult/senior oriented, clean, quiet, cat ok, 250-492-7328

2BRM. Washer/dryer. over 1000 sqf. on Van Horne str.

Fenced yard. Longterm only. $850 plus utilities. 250-4870268

Olalla, Clean, spacious house, park like setting, 2bdrm, 1.5ba, laundry rm, front rm, kitchen, rec rm, sundeck, w/d/f/s/dw, workshop, $925/mo., ref’s, NO SMOKING, 1 pet ok, avail.

July 1, (250)499-5700

FURNISHED condo at Silverstar. King bed plus dble bunks, utilities & wifi inc. $850/month Jun-Nov. Non-smokers & refs required. Call or text 778-2157609

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 BEST LOCATION IN PENTICTON (C7) 1031 Eckhardt Ave/HWY 97 -high visibility/high traffic, excess 25,000 cars pass daily - HWY frontage 225 feet -1282 Showroom, offices, coffee room etc., -large parking lot -opposite Ramada Inn/ Penticton Golf Course near SOEC (Events Centre) Available Immediately!

(250)493-5361 WARREN Ave. 1000&1500sq’ units of comm/industrial w/ compounded yard & overhead doors. 250-765-3295

Cottages / Cabins Keremeos, 1bdrm units, avail. immed., year round rentals, $600 (incl. util), 250-499-5802

563 Burns St Penticton 3 bed, 1 bath, 1200sqft, 5 appl: $1200/mo. Available July 1st call 250-492-2070

Homes for Rent Cawston, 2bdrm mobile, 3bdrm mobile & 1 bdrm cottage, country (beside orchard) $700 (incl util)., 250-499-0558 Clean, 1bdrm cabin, Ok Falls, suitable for single, np, $495/mo., incl. gas heat, avail. immed., (250)497-7115 Gallagher Lake Oliver, 4bdrm, 2.5ba, large home, large fenced lot, 5appl., ref’s & security dep. req., np, ns, $1300+util., (250)462-4007 LOOKING for house ASAP German master dental technician is looking for 3 bedroom house ( pet friendly ) in Penticton or area. We are looking for long-time rent and we have great references. Please call Gerhard 250-462-5274 or Email: jorebernik@gmail.com OLALLA - Clean Spacious bright house park like area, bright 3 bdrm, 1 full bath, laundry room, W/D F/S Garage, Lg. deck, No Smoking, References required Small pet ok.

Avail. Now $900/mo., 250499-5700

SEMI-RETIRED couple requires long-term house rental in Penticton/Naramata or Summerland area. 2 bdrm., garage preferred, great ref., n/s. (250)328-5055 or e-mail : juanbarnez@shaw.ca Thank you

Recreation 1978 20ft Prowler, fix me upper, $1200 obo, (250)4934646

Shared Accommodation

Transportation

Recreational/Sale

Boats

1982 Okanagan 5th Wheel, 17ft, all amenities, sleeps 5, great cond., $900, call 778476-2046

2009 14’ Lund boat, 6hp, 4 stroke, merc., elec. motor, EZ loader trailer, comes complete with life jackets, 3 low back seats, travel cover, $4500, (250)770-7800

1988 21.5ft Rustler 5th wheel, sleep 6, a/c, awning, shower, furnace, water heater, asking $3450obo, (250)492-6867

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

DPS 5th Wheel hitch, good shape, adjustable height, 17-22”, c/w slide in rails, $250, 5th wheel flow through tail gate, $50, (780)686-1942

Scrap Car Removal Cars - Domestic 2005 Malibu,v6, 4-dr, exc cond most options, no accidents, $4200. (250)558-3820

Cars - Sports & Imports

Unique opportunity, shared house, respectable neighbourhood, on bus route, male or female, prefer employed person, np, call (250)462-2658

2005 Miata, soft top, 34,000kms, lady driven, excellent condition, offers on $15,500, (250)493-3649

Motorcycles

Transportation

2008 Harley Davidson, soft tail Heritage Classic, 6000 miles, well cared for bike with lots of add ons, 2 sets of pipes, stock & veins & hines, 2 instrument clusters, 1 in miles, 1 in km’s, easy on/off wind screen, back rest with rear bag tail, HD bike cover, $19,000, 250-493-6690

Antiques / Classics 72 Lincoln Cont. 460, 4-dr, collector plates, matching #’s, no rust.$2,400 will trade for motorcycle. 250-306-3635

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Transportation

*1AA SCRAP REMOVAL. WE WILL BEAT ALL COMPETITORS PRICING, 250-801-4199

Trucks & Vans 1984 GMC, 1 ton dually, flat black, rebuilt 454, turbo 400, new interior, cowl hood, headers, lots done, runs excellent, $3000 obo, 778-476-2046 2001 GMC Savanna, luxury van all leather, captain chairs, folding sofa, tv & dvd player, very good cond., 91,000 miles, good for disabled person or as travel van, $17,500, (250)4602964

Adult Escorts JANICE, A delightful mistress for the discerning gentleman.

I’m choosy, you should be too.

Attractive, clean & affectionate, afternoons, Penticton, appointments only,250-460-1713 MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95., Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048 SOOO SEXY SANDY The Original K-Town Girl. 38D, 29, 34. Let’s Play! 878-1514 Be a part of your community paper. Comment online.

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2003 GMC Silverado 250, 33,112 kms, heavy hauling equip., exc. cond., Best offer, 250-498-8832 ask for Jenica 2007 GMC 2500 4x4, Duramax, Allison A/T, 5th wheel hitch, alum. tool box, 80,000 kms, $28,000, (778)476-3031

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I’m extremely tempted to use the word cute.

But I won’t. It’s small, which definitely contributes to its c-word factor.

Alexandra Straub

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Photos courtesy Nissan Canada

Bargain-priced Nissan Micra returns to basics Montreal, Que. - Even though the with the same peppy powerplant. days of roll down windows, no air OK I realize that “peppy” is a relaconditioning or fancy features aren’t tive term here. There’s 109 horsepower that far behind us, it’s tough to find a and 107 lb-ft of torque generated back-to-basics car in today’s market. from its 1.6L, 4-cylinder engine. But in Enter the 2015 Nissan Micra with a the city and on the highway, it’s still a price tag under $10,000. decent amount.

As its name suggests, Three trims of Micra it’s not a full-size SUV. are available: S, SV, What it is is a front and SR. Each can be engine, front-wheel paired with either the drive, five-door vehicle. aforementioned 5-speed It’s diminutive in size manual or an available but not lacking in the 4-speed automatic. The personality department. mid-grade SV trim can The Micra Not at all. also be paired with a is affordable You’d think that with a Convenience package starting MSRP of $9,998 transportation with (available both on the for the Micra S (with the amiable drivability, MT and AT). manual transmission) Looking at it, I’m exan easy-on-the you might get shorttremely tempted to use eyes interior and changed on the fun the word “cute.” But I overall a bubbly factor. Again, not the won’t. It’s small, which personality. case. definitely contributes to In fact, of the four modits c-word factor, and Alexandra Straub els I drove (there are comes in some bubbly eight models available) colours, as well as acit happened to be my favourite. cent colours. For example, the SV with The 5-speed manual transmission has the automatic I drove had a white a springy clutch, a gearbox that shifts exterior with purple accents. up and down smoothly, and a personInside, you and your four passengers ality that is waiting to be unleashed. will be greeted with cushy cloth seats.

It might not have air conditioning, The driver will then have access to a Bluetooth or a rearview camera (on centre stack that is easy to use and this trim, but they are available on organized ergonomically. other models), but those aren’t deal Describing its aura could best be debreakers for me, nor are they for fined as “welcoming.” And despite its people looking to buy a great car at a size, even taller individuals shouldn’t great price. feel claustrophobic. With a driving What’s more, each Micra model comes partner who stands 6’2”, he still had

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headroom and some room to stretch out either piloting or co-piloting the Micra.

Under hard acceleration, primarily from the 4-speed automatic, the Micra is quite vocal. You can really hear the engine noise intrude the cabin.

It’s not a performance machine like the Nissan GT-R, where you want to hear as much ruckus as you can. However, when cruising at highway speeds – without the lead foot acceleration – my driving partner and I noticed how quiet the cabin is. Wind noise is kept at bay and it’s serene.

Furthermore, it was an incredibly blustery day when we took these pint-sized four-doors out. Needless to say, you could feel the swagger of the car at highway speeds. But in its defence, larger vehicles felt the wrath of Mother Nature’s blow, too.

While very affordable, the Micra isn’t “cheap” in execution. Even the knobs on the roll down windows have a soft touch to them. And there are metallic accents to break up the otherwise bland black interior.

I certainly wasn’t disappointed when captaining the Micra.

Even though that might sound like a backhanded compliment, it’s not. As far as small cars go, it’s functional, funky and has great value. Whether you’re looking for a vehicle that gets you from point A to B – minus all the options – or said vehicle with a few extras, the 2015 Micra might be the car for you.

Summed up, the Micra is affordable transportation with amiable drivability, an easy-on-the eyes interior and overall a bubbly personality. alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

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Two-thirds of B.C. residents say gas price increases have caused hardship in their household, according to a new Black Press/Insights West poll.

And 55 per cent of those polled say they now drive less than usual due to high gas prices. Gas taxes are too high say 85 per cent and 77 per cent claim they are unfair for 77. A whopping 91 per cent assert drivers are gouged at the pump before long weekends. Those comments were the results of a scientifically conducted poll but it remarkably reflects many sentiments expressed in response to our unscientific Question of the Week, which we posed before the long weekend. We asked if high gas prices would stall planned driving vacation

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Drivers feel gouged at gas pumps but not enough to stay home plans and a massive 560 of you were moved to answer online. Specifically, we asked â&#x20AC;&#x153;Would a 10 cents per litre increase in the price of gas at the pump cause you to cancel a driving vacation?â&#x20AC;?

A categorical â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;noâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was the response from 131 readers, a similar number said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;yesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; but most wavered, saying the increase would have to be more substantial or they might consider shortening their route or holidayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s duration.

Shawn, of Maple Ridge, set the tone for those undeterred by the assault on their wallet: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Money isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the main focus when it is a well-deserved vacation.â&#x20AC;?

Kay, of Coquitlam, warned: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would not cancel ... however, I may change plans and go to the U.S. instead of Canada.â&#x20AC;? Renay, of Richmond, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would still take the vacation and just have to re-ad-

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Alyssa, from Mission, remarked: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have two young children and my husband and I are all about making wonderful memories for them. It would also be hard to tell a child that a vacation away has been cancelled due to the cost of gas.â&#x20AC;?

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Debbie, in Abbotsford, claimed: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cheaper now to fly to Vegas or California, than to drive.â&#x20AC;?

B.C. tourismâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s loss is the United Statesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; gain; with many saying cheaper gas in down south made it a more economical drive vacation destination, even with the current inferior exchange rate.

Sandi, of Vancouver, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We cancelled our Christmas trip and will not be travelling this summer ... groceries are my first priority.â&#x20AC;?

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Taking the stress out of towing a trailer Camping season is almost upon us and it will soon be time to take that trailer out for some fun times.

But is it fun for the driver?

– Towing a trailer may be one of the most stressful driving situations for many truck owners.

For one thing, it is not easy to manoeuvre around corners and change lanes with that extra length behind your truck.

Backing up can also be challenging and towing up a steep hill can be tough on your truck.

Whether you tow a boat, car, snowmobiles, or motorcycles, custom truck accessories can make towing less nerve-wracking.

Don’t Tow Too Much Weight Pulling too much weight can be very dangerous.

Check your owner’s manual to find your vehicle’s towing capacity, including the maximum gross trailer weight and tongue weight it can handle.

Tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer coupler.

In most cases, it is about 10 to 15 per cent of gross trailer weight.

Tongue weight of up to 300 pounds can be measured on a household scale by resting the trailer coupler on the scale and placing the scale on a box so that the coupler is at its normal towing height.

The trailer must be fully loaded and level.

Use the Right Hitch and Other Equipment Just as each vehicle has a maximum towing capacity so too does each trailer hitch, hitch ball, ball mount and safety chain.

To tow safely, you need to make sure every component you use is ready to handle the weight of your fully loaded trailer.

Remember, your towing capacity is equal to the capacity of the weakest link in the system.

Choosing a Trailer Hitch All trailer hitches feature a class rating, as well as a weight rating, so be sure the hitch can accommodate the loaded trailer.

For instance, Reese Class 2 ($159) hitches have a maximum rated capacity of 350 pounds tongue weight and 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight.

Class IV ($175) receiver-style hitches have a maximum capacity of 1,200 pounds tongue weight and 12,000 pounds gross trailer weight.

If you need more towing capacity than the traditional receiver-style weight distributing hitch, then you need to step up to a fifthwheel or gooseneck hitch.

Prices start at $650.

Choosing A Hitch Ball If you have a drawbar style hitch, the hitch ball usually is built right in.

But if you have a receiver-style hitch, you’ll need to choose your own hitch ball.

Like vehicles and trailer hitches, hitch balls also are assigned a maximum tongue weight and gross

Drives-U-Crazy Slow spring drivers Spring has sprung and the weekend drivers are out in force on the Sea to Sky Highway.

Frustrating to find yourself as one of a dozen following a driver who won’t even match the posted

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And then when you get to a passing lane he speeds up rather than mover over!

What drives-u-crazy? kmorgan@blackpress.ca

at least two threads to be visible when the hitch ball is installed and the nut completely tightened.

Load Your Trailer Properly Rule of thumb is roughly two-thirds (60 to 66 per cent) of the gross load weight should be posi-

as the trailer coupler (1 7/8 inches, 2 inches or 2 5/16 inches).

The shank diameter of the hitch ball should be the same as the hole diameter in the ball mount.

The shank length should be long enough to allow

trailer weight rating.

Hitch balls are made from a variety of materials, and some are available in a choice of finishes, including chrome.

They cost $12 to $14.

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