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An international project to build one of the world’s largest and most advanced telescopes has ties to the South Okanagan.

“The science behind this is amazing,” said Luc Simard, Thirty Meter Telescope instruments group leader. “Canadians are part of this next generation of space exploration. It is like building a tall ship to explore the world but now we will explore the universe.”

Employees at the White Lake Observatory, located just south of Penticton, and Victoria’s National Research Council have been working on the international project to build a Thirty Meter Telescope that will be constructed at the summit of Hawaii’s Mauna Kea volcano. It is a site hosting several international observatories due to its high altitude and dry climate. The telescope will allow astronomers to study subjects such as distant galaxies, supermassive black holes and the birth of the universe. It also enables starby-star observation of galaxies located several million light years away.

The Canadian team, which includes work done at the White Lake Observatory, is responsible for the adaptive optic system and the dome. Simard said Canadian scientists are recognized world-wide for their expertise in that area. He explained the contribution to the Thirty Meter Telescope as assisting it to be the most powerful optical instrument on Earth. It will use a 30-metre diameter aperture to gather light in order to get detailed views of the universe, sharper than the Hubble Space telescope. When completed, the telescope will stand in an observatory 22-storeys tall and have approximately half the surface area of a National Hockey League rink.

Other partners include the United States, China, India and Japan who will be working on the structure inside the dome, software and the mirrors. This has meant building partnerships with teams working all over the world to put all the pieces together.

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the Government of Canada’s intention to provide up to $234.5 million over 10 years to support participation in building the telescope.

Overall the project is expected to cost $1.5 billion U.S. A total of $30 million was previously provided from Canadian sources over multiple years to support pre-construction activities, mainly by the National Research Council and the Canada Foundation for Innovation.

The support secures a viewing share for Canadian researchers at the Thirty Meter Telescope once it is operational in 2023-2024.

“I have given a lot of talks to high school students ... I talk about the telescope and the potential to detect life in the universe. They are the ones going to be making those discoveries,” said Simard.

“There are a lot of opportunities for not just future astronomers but engineers and all kinds of people needed to make this complex machine work. I hope this inspires the next generation of Canadians in science.”

The telescope hasn’t been without controversy. According to the Hawaii Tribune Herald, protestors consider Mauna Kea site a sacred mountain. Arrests of 31 people happened last week.

The media outlet said construction halted during a festival held this week and a spokesperson for the project said the work schedule is being assessed on a day-to-day basis.

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Daycare owner gets council approval Dan Walton

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A daycare at the centre of a contentious zoning change will open before the end of summer, owner Tina Bootsma said.

Her next steps include applying for a business licence; reclassifying the property’s building permit; and proving to Interior Health that the business will meet childcare regulations.

If all goes well, she hopes to see the daycare on 96 Yorkton Ave. open as early as July 1, and no later than August. Once Bootsma has more details figured out, she’ll be hosting an open house at the new location.

At the regular council meeting on April 7, Bootsma was successful in her bid to change the property’s zoning bylaw from residential to commercial use, permitting her daycare service.

Council voted 5–1 to make it happen with the lone vote against from Coun. Campbell Watt. He expressed that the rights of the residents outweighed that of the neighbourhood.

After a lengthy and impassioned public hearing on whether or not to amend the zoning bylaw, Coun.

Max Picton cited a conflict of interest and abstained.

Residents voiced their concerns for over an hour.

“This will not add in anyway to the ambiance or tranquility to the neighbourhood,” said Albert

Joined by her daughter and business partner Tasha MacKinnon, Tina bootsma stands out front of 96 yorkton Ave., which council recently rezoned to allow for Kids Connection daycare to operate from out of the building.

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Croney, who lives directly behind the daycare.

Issues raised included parking, traffic and noise in the neighbourhood.

“Well in my opinion, deal with it and embrace the change. And I say this with respect, because Penticton needs your help. So to the neighbours, I say help us,” said Coun.

Tarik Sayeed at the meeting.

Janice Weston, who lives right next door to the property, said that her family sought out a low density zoning lot to fit their lifestyle, and bought their property in good faith that the zoning would remain. She

said because Bootsma purchased the property with the intention of amending its zoning classification, it sets bad precedence throughout the city.

But enticing more childcare options in Penticton is a precedent that resident Tracy Van Raes would like to see set, as she said at the hearing.

“Sometimes, what is best for a community as a whole is what needs to be considered first and foremost.

Our town is growing, changing and expanding for the better. We need to foster what stimulates the economic growth and success of Penticton.”

Bruce Barker, who lives on Lee

Avenue, said that nobody’s disputing the need for more daycare in the community, but he believes that a commercial property has no place in a residential neighbourhood. And making one exception will lead down a slippery slope.

Concerns were also raised over the daycare having the ability to extend its hours of operation. Bootsma said she only planned on having it open for 10 hours each day, though some neighbours worried about that changing. As a result, the bylaw was amended to give the daycare a 13-hour operating window each day from 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.

One neighbour estimated that Bootsma will earn large profits from the venture – more than enough for Kids Connection to expand onto a property that’s already been zoned for commercial use. Many supporters cited the rates at Kids Connection as reasonable, and Vies Pahlavan, who’s an early childhood educator, said that profiting is the nature of business.

“Everybody makes a living, you have no right to call anybody on that unless they’re doing something inappropriate,” she said. “We need to show support as far as childcare goes. We don’t have enough of it.”

Many parents who spoke complained about the backlog of childcare availability in Penticton, and often cited the economic loss when one parent is forced to stay home.

Anne Hurst, a mother of three who has faced wait lists in the past, said that Kids Connection is what enables her to go to work.

Another attest to the high demand for childcare came from Tina Zumpano, whose daughter also attends Kids Connection. She feels that opponents are “thinking of it more as a private business and less of an asset for the community.”

In regards to community development, Zumpano was reminded of a proposed halfway house many years ago, which never came to fruition because of a strong backlash by the community. She pondered a reduction in local crime and homelessness had that project not faced strong opposition.

Redesignation rejected along Skaha beach properties Dan Walton

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The City of Penticton mused at the idea of allowing development along Skaha Lake earlier this week, before it was stonewalled by dozens of residents who made a nearly-unanimous plea to scrap the idea.

Amid a 6.5 hour-long meeting at City Hall on April 7, a public hearing was held to discuss amending the designation of nine waterfront properties from parks and recreation into medium density residential, which would have abandoned 25-year-old plans to take over the beachfront properties. The public hearing left no room for doubt regarding the community’s preference, and council unanimously voted to abandon the motion, which

was put forward by city staff.

During an address by former Penticton mayor Jake Kimberley, who lives on Lakeshore Boulevard, he asked council where the idea to rezone came from. Mayor Jakubeit reminded Kimberley that the public hearing wasn’t an opportunity debate, but Kimberley’s persistence and the reaction of a displeased audience managed to garner a reply.

“Through the staff it came forward, but it also came from one of the residents,” Jakubeit said.

Blake Laven, Penticton’s planning manager, took over saying that the idea spawned after the lease of a city-owned property was due for renegotiation.

“Given that no other properties have been purchased along there, I think that the decision was made to take it out to the

public to see what the appetite was for redesignating these properties,” he said. “But I think it’s pretty clear that we’re getting a sense of what the public thinks about that idea.”

The parks and recreation land is a crucial part of council’s long-term strategic planning, Kimberley said.

“We need more beach. You cannot grow this 34,000 population we have now to 50,000, and expect them to use the same amenities as now.”

Despite the amount of time and resources needed to purchase those properties, former mayor Dorothy Tinning pleaded for council to stick to the 25-year-old plan. While the private waterfront properties will have large price tags attached when an opportunity to purchase arises, she said there are many avenues of financial support available.

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The family of a man shot and left for dead said they can feel his spirit as they are waiting for a verdict on the person who is alleged to have killed him.

John Ike Koopmans is charged with two counts of murder in relation to the deaths of Robert Keith Wharton, 43, and Rosemary Fox, 32, and one count of attempted murder relating to the shooting of Bradley Martin, 51.

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Franklin said the two are feeling stressed and emotionally and physically drained.

“It’s just taken so much out of all of us,“ Franklin said.

“I don’t know if it’s going to get closure for me because the (question) is always going to be there, why? Who could do something as horrific as this? But hopefully there will be some kind of closure,” Franklin said.

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as they could, sitting in the front row of the gallery. The deceased man’s mother said her son’s spirit has been with them throughout the eight-week trial.

“He shows himself all kinds of ways to all of us, I know it may sound hokey, but I totally believe it,” Carol said.

She testified earlier in the trial, and was on the property in Princeton during the incident on March 30, 2013. She too is expecting closure.

“Hopefully it’s the right thing, and hopefully he’s found guilty and goes to jail for a long time,” Wharton said.

The Crown received a “substantial amount of disclosure” after the defence had aired grievances with the pace of proceedings in the case of Roxanne Louie.

Grace Robotti is charged with seconddegree murder and Pier Robotti is charged with

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being an accessory after the fact and interfering with human remains. It was following a six-day missing person investigation that the body of 26-year-old Louie, a member of the Osoyoos Indian Band, was discovered on Jan. 12 in the woods near Chute Lake according to a family spokesperson.

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Robert Maxwell and James Pennington both agreed that they were satisfied with the 2250 pages and 40 hours of audio and video contained in the disclosure during a brief hearing at the Penticton Court House on Wednesday.

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Monday, April 20, 2015 at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton, BC to consider the following amendments to Zoning Bylaw 2011-23 and Official Community Plan Bylaw 2002-20: Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2015-21 (1028 Dynes Avenue) Rezone Lot 26, District Lot 3, Group 7, SDY (Formerly Y-L) D, Plan 1017 located at 1028 Dynes Ave., Penticton BC, from R2 (Small Lot Residential) to RD2 (Duplex Housing: Lane). The applicant is proposing to construct a side-by-side duplex.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2015-20 (1473 Duncan Ave. E.) Rezone Lot 2, District Lot 2710, SDYD, Plan KAP90597 located at 1473 Duncan Ave. E., Penticton BC, from R1 (Large Lot Residential) to R2 (Small Lot Residential).

The applicant is proposing to subdivide the property into two single family lots.

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 2015-23 Add and include in the list of schedules “Schedule ‘N’ SS Sicamous Area Master Plan”; and add Section 2.2.5.20 “Development of the Sicamous Park will happen in accordance with the SS Sicamous Area Master Plan”.

The disclosure does not contain any forensic information relating to the case.

The Crown was given two weeks to go over the documents and recordings with the case set to return on April 22.

Grace and Pier Robotti were released on a $25,000 bail each on March 3.

Any person whose interest may be affected by the proposed amendment may appear in person, by petition or by attorney. Delegations and Submissions will be received no later than 9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2015 to Attention: Corporate Officer, City of Penticton, 171 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5A9; Email: publichearings@penticton.ca. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Please note that all submissions are a matter of public record. Those persons with special hearing, language or access needs should contact City Hall at 250-490-2400 prior to the meeting.

The above mentioned bylaws and supporting information will be available for public inspection up to and including Monday, April 20, 2015 at the following locations during hours of operation: Development Services and Corporate Administration (City Hall,171 Main St.), Penticton Public Library (785 Main Street) and the Penticton Community Centre (325 Power St.); or online at www.penticton.ca/ publicnotice.

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Naturists bummed over clothing-optional beach decision Dan Walton

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Nude beach-goers said they have no plans to stop sunbathing at Three Mile Beach despite a city council decision to not officially recognize it as clothing-optional.

Okanagan Naturist Society spokesman Dustin Wolchina said that the society will be meeting with Penticton RCMP to understand what their position is, considering all the attention the beach has received since last summer. He said that naturists will show a presence in the Okanagan this summer regardless, as 1,800 naturists are “ready to push the button on the computer to buy their tickets to come here for the summer.”

At Tuesday’s city council meeting two councillors voted against a motion which saw the city refrain from taking any accommodating actions. Although no councillor said they were opposed to the idea of naturism.

Councilor Helena Konanz said that while enforcing against public nudity may be out of a municipality’s reach, council could look into increasing RCMP resources to address the matter.

“Special interest groups, no matter the interest, don’t take precedent over the general public,” said Coun. Campbell Watt.

Exception was taken over the term “general public,” as many of those in favour of a clothing-optional beach feel subjugated.

“The general public is everyone,” said Coun. Tarik Sayeed, who voted against the resolution to do nothing. “We need to be neutral and to respect everyone, we need to be compassionate and inclusive to all humanity.”

Sayeed instead favours installing signage that recognizes the clothing-optional use without condoning it.

If signage were considered, it would have to be worded vaguely, as municipal governments don’t have the authority to promote or forbid such activities.

Dustin Wolchina spoke to reporters last summer on behalf of nudists who frequent a clothing-optional portion of three Mile Beach.

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“I take very seriously the legal council,” councillor Judy Sentes said. “I don’t want to step into a situation that could become more magnified because we’ve created something that we have no jurisdiction over.”

“It’s a little frustrating, it seems we can’t enforce and we can’t condone,” Mayor Andrew Jakubeit said. “[The resolution which passed] doesn’t resolve the tension between the neighbourhood and the naturists who want to be there.”

Coun. Max Picton said that no perfect

solution was presented as an option, but believes that most constituents are not in favour of having a naturist beach in the community.

“I understand that some people want to enjoy the naturist lifestyle, but I’m really struggling with allowing it here.”

But ignoring the situation won’t make it go away, Coun. Andre Martin argued — who casted the other vote against the resolution.

“We’re kidding ourselves if we think people aren’t going to go there and do what they’ve been doing for the past 80 years,” he

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“This is one group of people; they have an interest. And I’m respectful of your interest; I’m respectful of your choice,” Sentes said.

“But what about the religious people that come forward and says ‘We want a space,’ what about the disabled people who come forward and they want a space. I think we’re put into an extremely uncomfortable scenario.”

But to base decisions upon religious tolerance is not the job of a councillor, Sayeed said.

“I wish you didn’t mention this but you did, so I need to clarify myself,” he said. “I do come from a religious background, and in my background, this is an absolute no-no. I will make a decision without any emotions attached, or upbringings aside. For that reason, I think it is important to be inclusive to all humanity.”

Another clothing-optional proponent, The Three Mile Naturist Beach Committee, responded with a press release stating regret towards the decision, and claims that naturism is embedded in both local and Canadian culture.

“Skinny-dipping in Canada is like apple pie and ice cream in the States; a long-established tradition. In the case of Three Mile Beach, the tradition of clothing-optional use dates back to before the 1920s when Doukhobor women use to bathe naked there.”

“It’s not their jurisdiction, it’s a federal issue,” said Kevin Proteau with the Three Mile Naturist Beach Committee. “At the end of the day, (the beach) belongs to the crown.”

He believes that signage at the top of the stairs would have been the ideal solution.

“Nobody’s pushing people out — you’re pushed out by your own bias. Everyone’s welcome.”

Wayne Bazen, who owns property on the beach, told the Western News that, “common sense prevailed” at the meeting.

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Clark a social media mess Would somebody in the Liberal office please take control of Christy Clark’s Twitter account?

Our esteemed leader is becoming less esteemed every time she takes to social media.

First, she posts a picture to Twitter, letting all her followers know how proud she was to have found a keepsake album from Rolf Harris - the disgraced entertainer currently serving a 69-month sentence for indecent assaults on four teenage girls.

“Give her a break,” and “she didn’t know” were some of the comments coming to her defence. We find it hard to fathom that such a big fan of Harris would have no idea he is in jail.

And while perhaps she can justify not knowing Harris’ whereabouts, not knowing the reason for Good Friday is a little more concerning.

“Good Friday reminds us that hard work and sacrifice are rewarded. I hope you have a restful and meaningful Easter long weekend.”

Yes folks; Christy Clark mistook Easter for Labour Day. Either that, or she believes that hard work and sacrifice should be rewarded with crucifixion.

Politicians give the media plenty of fodder for questioning their common sense during their day-to-day activities. But Christy Clark has taken the challenge to a whole new level.

Our premier has a serious case of foot-inmouth disease.

Remember when the favourite retort of those caught in an embarrassing situation was to PENTICTON claim they were misquoted?

WESTERN Nowadays, the popular argument among those unwise enough to engage in social media before letting their brains process their work is that their Twitter accounts were hacked.

It’s surprising Clark did not use that one on at least one occasion last week.

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Fundraising efforts charging ahead Spring has arrived and there are two important dates to highlight on your calendar this month, connected to fundraising efforts for the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation .

On Friday, April 24 an open house will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Digital Imaging (Xray) department at Penticton Regional Hospital. At the same time, members of the public will be invited to tour the new Jobling House residence for visiting med students and locum physicians at PRH. Then, on Thursday, April 30, the 12th annual EZRock Have a Heart Radiothon for pediatric, nursery and maternity care at the hospital will be held at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre.

Penticton Regional Hospital handles about 41,000 patients a year for X-rays. In 2013, the Foundation raised $1.5 million to update the equipment in the hospital’s three X-ray rooms and the portable machine used for the Emergency Department.

State-of-the-art digital radiography equipment was purchased to replace the outdated cassette equipment. The new equipment is now in use and the renovations are complete.

The April 24 open house will include cake and refreshments – and (even better some might say) free parking will be provided in the PRH lot from

John Moorhouse Foundation notes 1-5 p.m.

The Digital Imaging event coincides with the opening of Jobling House, located next to the hospital’s psychiatric department off Industrial Avenue. The manufactured sixbedroom residence replaces that aging, grey trailer located beside the parking lot entrance off Government Street.

The entire cost of the new residence (more than $500,000) was donated to the Foundation from the estate of Lloyd and Lota Jobling of Penticton. It was placed on site in late February and will be fully furnished and ready for occupancy this month. Thanks also to Jennifer Connolly of Jennifer Connolly Interiors & Designs who donated countless hours of her time.

EZRock and SunFM have

hosted the Have A Heart Radiothon for the past dozen years. It’s a great success story.

They will be broadcasting live from Cherry Lane on April 30 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. to raise funds for the pediatric, nursery and maternity departments at PRH. This year’s list of equipment purchases includes: 1. Opti-Flo Jr. Oxygen system, to assist with oxygen for infants who need breathing support. $5,000 2. “Joey” beds for infants to stay beside new mothers in their room with continual warming. $10,000 each.

3. Pulse Oximeters to detect of critical congenital heart disease — $3,000 Baby Talk/Connecting Moms programs — $2,000.

Both programs keep a close connection for the good health of newborn babies and moms.

Funding for orthotic shoes and runners for children diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatologic Arthritis and Hypermobility Syndrome — $5,000 (about $500 per child).

Meanwhile, community reaction to Penticton businessman David Kampe’s incredible $2-million donation to the Patient Care Tower campaign has been overwhelmingly positive.

As has been mentioned several times since the March 10 announcement, one can’t say enough about his generosity, not only to the hospital, but the

entire community.

That said, the Foundation must raise $20 million over the next five years to provide the medical equipment for the $325-million PRH tower project. We’ve got a long way to go, but with such strong community support, we will succeed.

Just look at the Summerland Health Care Auxiliary which has pledged to raise $1 million over five years through proceeds from their Thrift Shop on Victoria Road.

The Penticton Hospital Auxiliary and the Gift Shop in the lobby at PRH have also stepped forward with a promise to raise $400,000. The Auxiliary has pledged $250,000 over five years and the Gift Shop a further $150,000.

The corporate sector is also getting on board. Penticton Foundry has pledged $50,000 over five years. We hope more businesses will follow suit.

The Foundation is certainly an organization to be proud of — and the Patient Care Tower campaign is definitely worth supporting.

Check out our revamped website at www.sosmedicalfoundation.com.

John Moorhouse is the development and communications officer for the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation.

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What would Vassilaki do as mayor?

Maybe John Vassilaki was not your choice for mayor of Penticton.

If you look at his track record, and how frugal he was, maybe he would have never voted himself a pay raise, medical benefits and $1 to mail your hydro bill.

I thought this was the cost of doing business.

I see they say they have 17,400 customers — so how many do they really mail? And, how many are on the email list?

Council meeting too long

I watched the council meeting online on Tuesday. Two big issues were up for public meetings: daycare and the park designation for Skaha Lake.

I signed off from this gong show at 10:30 p.m. I hear it went on until 12:30 a.m.

Why would council schedule three public meetings in one session? Two of them of this importance. There was bound to be lots of input from the community including the valuable insight from former mayors. I very much resented the comments about moving this along. After all it was council that set this agenda and decided to have three readings in the one session.

These comments should never have been made when three readings are set in one session for an issue as important as Skaha; with insufficient public consultation beforehand.

According to staff, the park designation came up for discussion and review because the lease expired. Not sufficient reason, I would say.

However; once you put something back on the agenda after 50 or 60 years it needs to be looked at to see if it should be expanded and/or why Sudbury was taken out.

Why more of these properties have not been purchased. What steps council can take to increase their ability to purchase this land.

That didn’t happen with this council.

Council ruled to abandon the issue and return to the status quo.

One speaker asked that Sudbury be put back into park designation. This should have been directed to staff for consideration.

One owner was adamant that he bought this property through private sale; from an owner that didn’t agree with the park designation and he didn’t agree with it either and was never going to let it pass out of his family’s hands.

What also didn’t happen was a direction to staff to ensure these properties do not pass from the original owner into other hands. No more private sales thwarting the common good of the community as occurred in 2006.

One other item that council failed to address; apparently some Beach Avenue homeowners are blocking access to the waterfront to the extent of even using cement.

Any improvements or blockages by these property owners interfering with public ac-

The city has spent more money in a short period of time on nonsense compared to what it will cost to mail some bills out.

By the way Mr. Mayor, not everyone can afford a computer and the internet to receive the bills. They are having a hard enough time paying the electric bills as it is.

Not all seniors have a computer or know how to work one and can you see some 85 year old trying to get to the library

cess to the waterfront in front of these properties should be removed at their expense.

This should have been addressed immediately by this council and it wasn’t.

to get a bill in the cold and freezing winter.

Give your head a long hard shake. You will be a senior one day. Most of them are on a fixed pension and $1 is a lot to them.

John Vassilaki would never have allowed this abuse to the taxpayers of Penticton.

is too bad that they can’t learn how to criticize and propose alternatives. If they could get as good at proposing alternatives as they are at criticizing they would get elected in a landslide. People won’t vote for a party that is so paranoid that they can’t see the forest from the trees.

Elvena Slump Penticton

Dog poop

Dan Tymchuk Okanagan Falls

As dog owners — and we love our animals dearly — sometimes we allow them more then we should but never to do their business on other peoples places.

On Riddle Road people come, open their car doors and let the dogs run to do what they have to do. Mostly they run to residents’ properties and left behind what their owners should pick up.

Riddle Road, now a very public road, should be handled just like all city roads and streets. Put the dogs on a leash and clean up after them.

In case the dogs obey and do not disturb wildlife, let them run in the woods. Residents properties are a big no-no for dogs in need.

E-billing folly

Really? So you expect the library to deal with your angry or computer illiterate, electric utility customers? That should be pleasant for the library patrons.

What will it cost for extra computers and library staff to deal with possibly 17,400 customers? You did impose a deadline of two weeks. What late charges will be levied when this folly falls apart? My plumber sends me a bill. The Bay sends me a bill.

It is part of doing business. You are in the business of selling (over-priced) electricity.

Send me a bill. You expect me to pay the bill myself?

The debt to BS ratio just keeps going up at the Penticton Senate. Let me clarify, my debt, their BS because we all know how worried they are about spending taxpayers money. Party on.

Alice Wolf Penticton

Paranoid party

The Penticton Western News carried two interesting letters to the editor (Wednesday, April 8) by Billesberger and Durance.

Both letters describe how the Harper government is destroying Canada and everything it stands for. They go on to tell us that medicare will be eliminated, as will the RCMP, and God help us, the CBC and many other institutions up to and including the Supreme Court. Billesberger and Durance must be privy to information not available to most of us. They know exactly what Mr. Harper does, thinks and plans. Their knowledge makes even career journalists look like amateurs.

My guess is that these two people do not have information not available to everyone.

Because of their obvious political beliefs they are experts at venomous attacks on others and they stop at nothing. What they don’t realize is that these kinds of attacks cause people to vote for anyone but them.

That’s why their party has never become the Government of Canada and never will.

There is a lot of talent in their party and it

Lynn Crassweller Penticton

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The present council, in its short tenure, has seen fit to adjust all sorts of things: power rates, property taxes, water rates, introduction of paperless billing, medical/ dental supplementation for themselves and, of course, the recent taxpayer-hosted going away party for Ms. Antoniak.

Where will it stop? What ever happened to the old adage of charity begins at home? Did any one of you taxpayers get an invite to the party that taxpayers ponied up money for. It seems strange to me that we, the taxpayers, should have to pay for a private function for a well-salaried employee ($167,000 +/-) employee who may or may not have been enamored by all.

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I was furious, I mean real furious, because there are so many of us out there that have no idea that these hunting practices that Farley writes about, actually took place. Are they still taking place?

You may have read back in February, in this paper, an article pertaining to the use of poisonous lead bullets for hunting purposes.

In the book I mention here, Mowat describes how hunting is done using a helicopter. A helicoptor is used to circle, thus terrifying, herds of caribou, and then when they have succeeded in herding the animals into a massive group, then these so called hunters just sit in the open doors of the helicopter and fire their guns till they’re satisfied, and then the helicopter lands, the hunters/killers, jump out of the helicopter and choose from the mass of dead animals, which antlers they want to take home as a trophy and maybe they take home the hind quarters, if they wish.

The balance of the likely lead poisoned dead herd is left behind for the other wild life to feed on and to feed to their offspring. They call that “hunting.” How

new ideas, has to, at this early juncture, endure much of what has gone on before. To think that we have three-plus years of this, in and of itself, is a little scary.

When all is said and done, maybe the politicos in office here should take a verse from Robert Frost’s Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening quote: These woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep And miles to go before I sleep And miles to go before I sleep Are you councillors listening?

Some pre-election promises were made and some planned paths were laid out. You have a long way to go before you can relax.

We will be watching you with a jaundiced eye, to be sure!

Ron Barillaro Penticton

absolutely disgusting. And then, because it was noticed that there was a decline in the caribou herds, it was blamed on the wolfs. Wolfs don’t do mass killings nor leave the bones from their kill piled up like those being herded by helicoptors. So then a fee was being paid for wolf pelts, not to mention the other animals which were being killed off, for their pelts which human beings were wanting.

I am asking myself, why does our government still allow this sort of hunting?

Is it for those tourist hunters that come in, pay their big money for their allotted licenseing, and no questions asked?

Again, are they using lead poison bullets.

Animals don’t kill for the sake of just killing. Animals only kill other animals to feed themselves and their families. Only humans kill just for the sake of killing, also for greed. One just has to pay attention to the news and see the reports on how much food ends up in our garbage. Another question I have, is any of this history taught in our schools? If not, why not?

It should be. It’s the only way others can learn from humans wrong doings.

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For veteran bluesman Harry Manx, the Dream Café is all about the people.

He remembers playing at the original Dream Café, a smaller, 40-seat venue across the street from the current location on Front Street and upstairs. From the stage, you looked at the audience in one direction, but the performers also had a view out the window at another Penticton landmark, Slack Alice’s.

“I used to make jokes about ‘oh, there’s the mayor going into Slacks’, things like that from the stage,” said Manx. He also remembers owners Pierre and Debra Couture and the staff putting in a lot of miles going up and down the stairs.

“That was a hard club to work, with limited seating and those stairs,” said Manx, who nonetheless looked forward to return visits. He said it was the vibe that Pierre and Debra created that made the club a unique venue then and still does.

“It all grew out of a passion. Boy, you could see it in the early days, the fire in their eyes that they were going to make it work,” said Manx, who has become friends with Pierre and Debra over the years. “It’s the personality of the people that run it that

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really make it work. Otherwise, it’s just four walls.”

With his unique, custom-made guitars, Manx has been called a link between the music of East and West, blending traditional blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas.

He’s bringing that sound to the Dream Festival fundraiser on May 1 and 2 at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, part of an all-star lineup turning out to help support the Coutures as they create a new future for the club.

“Any way that I can support these guys, I am happy to do it. They supported me in the beginning, giving me gigs and stuff when I wasn’t very well known. You have to give back a bit where you can,” said Manx. “I am looking forward to being there and being part of the occasion.”

Though the Dream Café now seats

more people, Manx said it’s still a tight fit.

“I think for the audience, that is the real good thing about the place. Every seat is pretty close to the stage. If you have an artist you really want to see, you want to get as close as possible,” said Manx. “I think there was one night I was tapping my toe in somebody’s soup.”

It’s an audience that the Coutures have created over the years, Manx said.

“I think Pierre has educated a lot of the locals about the music scene over the years.

He has brought in some wonderful players.

Both him and Debra have contributed a lot to the community that way, educating people about the music of the world.”

Most good venues, Manx explained, have people that are the mainstay, that characterize the venue.

“Pierre is such a charming guy, there is no one that doesn’t love him to death, and Debra is one of the most giving people you are going to find,” said Manx. “That’s a pretty good combination of two people to be running the venue. They get involved. It has been a lot of work on their part, but a lot comes back.”

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Almost immediately after returning to her factory job following a mental health leave, Sandra is laid off because her fellow workers voted to receive a bonus rather than keep her as the 17th person on the team. When she learns that their team

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Featuring cinematography by Alain Marcoen, Two Days, One Night is executed in what has become the Dardenne’s signature style, with the story’s events unfolding through long takes and hand-held shots, enveloping the viewer in Sandra’s world and putting a human face on Europe’s economic crisis.

Cotillard does subtle work as Sandra, always giving us a glimpse of what lies beneath. Despite the high stakes and mounting tension around Sandra’s situation, we’re reminded that — whether it’s enjoying an ice cream in the park, finding a killer song on the radio, or the simple act of listening to others — there’s much that can be accomplished, and savoured, in two days and one night.

Two Days, One Night has three showings at the Landmark 7 Cinema on April 16 at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. Kitchen Stove returns later this month, with the Argentinian comedy, Wild Tales, on April 30. Tickets are $13 in advance at the Penticton Art Gallery, The Book Shop on Main, or $15 at the door.

Kitchen Stove Film Festival got its start 17 years ago, when the Penticton Art Gallery was approached by the Toronto International Film Festival group, who wanted to expand the film circuit, moving to setup a system where smaller communities could have access to the world cinema.

The name Kitchen Stove was selected by the local organizers, who wanted a name that would stick in people’s memory, evocative and less mundane than simply Penticton International Film Festival.

They settled on “Kitchen Stove,” taken from filmmakers jargon, indicating a cutaway from the action to end a scene “cut to the kitchen stove” as fitting with their desire to make the festival unique, a cut away from normal, films that offer new perspective.

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April 10 — The South Okanagan Concert Society is bringing lyric soprano Jenavieve Moore to perform at the Venables Theatre at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $20 on sale at Beyond Bliss in Oliver and Imperial Office Pro in Osoyoos. Some tickets may be available at the door.

April 13 — Monday Night Karaoke at 7 p.m. in Fibonacci Roastery and Cafe, 219 Main St. April 14 — The Penticton Academy of Music is hosting another Sing Your Heart Out session at Opus Café in the Cannery. Come at 7 p.m. and enjoy food and drink from Opus and at 7:30 p.m. be prepared to sing your heart out, Grab a song sheet and join in the fun led by Tracy Stuchbery, Linnea Good and the Academy Youth Choir. Admission is $5.

April 15 — Rock music staple Def Leppard comes to the SOEC. April 15 — Professional dance company Ballet Kelowna performs Forward: A Mixed Repertory Programme at the Cleland Theatre.

April 15 — Guy Davis is a musician, composer, actor, director, writer, but most importantly, a bluesman, coming to the Dream Café.

April 16 — Open jam and live music with Boom Chicken at 8 p.m. in the Fibonacci Roastery and Cafe, 219 Main St.April 18 — Ian Tamblyn plays the Dream Café.

April 18 — Mat Duffus and the Pro Bonos perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Naramata Pub, 985 Robson Ave. April 18 — The Keepers of the Faith will be in concert at 7 p.m. at the Adventist Church, 290 Warren ave. W. All welcome. Free admission, but a goodwill offering will be taken. Call 250-4931282 for information.

events April 10 — The Okanagan Fest-of-Ale brings live music, local food and all the beer you can drink to Penticton.

April 16 — Kitchen Stove Film Festival presents Two Days, One Night (French with subtitles) at Landmark Cinemas, with screenings at 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $13 in advance or $15 at the door.

April 24 — Dance Highlights concert for the Kiwanis Music, Dance and Speech Arts Festival at 7 p.m. in Cleland Theatre.

April 24 to 26 — BC Interior RV Show at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre and SOEC. April 25 — Music Highlights concert for the Kiwanis Music, Dance and Speech Arts Festival at 7 p.m. in Cleland Theatre. Tickets are available at festival venues, the Penticton Arts Council office (Leir House) and at the door, $10 per person, $25 for a family of four.

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Deadline for Youth Writers Camp approaching

Summer camp might seem far away, but if you are a young writer looking to participate in the B.C. Youth Writers Camp, the deadline for application is fast approaching.

The annual summer camp, sponsored by the Penticton Writer’s and Publishers group, is set for July 5 to 10 this year, but young writers only have until May 1 to get their application in, and until April 18 to get their submission in to be published in the camp’s yearly anthology, Gems.

Young writers can submit their best short story (five pages max), the first five pages of their novel or five poems (one per page).

The Youth Writers’ camp has been operating since 2008, delivering a week of workshops and lectures designed to motivate and educate young writers. Each year, the PWAP invites a keynote speaker to inspire the young writers.

This year, that is Denise Jaden, whose novels have been shortlisted or received awards through the Romance Writers of America, Inspy, and SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators).

The first draft of her debut novel, Losing Faith, was written in 21 days during the 2007 National Novel Writing Month and she will be talking to students about her just-get-to-the-end fast-drafting process. Visit denisejaden.com for more.

Also presenting at the camp are local fantasy author David Korinetz, Kelowna Christian author Laura Thomas, Penticton teacher Will Schlackl, young adult author Lorna Schultz Nicholson and Sheryl Hare, a self published author/illustrator of children’s books.

Visit www.penwriters.com for more details and the registration form.

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Applications for the IODE Arts Award applications are now available.

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The 20th anniversary edition of Festof-Ale gets underway today, bringing with it a total of 47 breweries and cideries from across the province and the Pacific Northwest.

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Ron Dyck, Okanagan Fest-of-Ale Society Director and co-owner of The Cannery Brew-

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Fest-of-Ale has changed over the years, Dyck said, with the number of participants growing, and the society limiting tickets sales.

“I can remember one year going there, and there was only 18 breweries and we had 5,000 people,” said Dyck. “It was just jammed with people and their lineups were a mile-long. Now we have 45 breweries, and because you have more choices, the lineups won’t be long at all.

“More is not necessarily better. You should be comfortable in there, you should be able to walk around.”

One of the new participants this year is a local brewery, Bad Tattoo. Co-owner Martin Lewis said they were at last year’s Fest-of-Ale. “We just didn’t have beer. We were tattooing people and talking about the beer. We knew what we were going to do,” he said.

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or fourth participating festival since then, but sort of our first one here in Penticton, in our home town.”

Lewis said he’s been involved with Fest-ofAle “pretty much since the beginning,” and that it has become a significant festival breweries enjoy attending, partly because of the way they are treated.

“Our beer festival is different than others in that we buy the beer from the breweries, then we sell it to the customers,” said Dyck. “The profit all goes to charity. No one gets paid, everyone is a volunteer, so all that money goes to local charities.”

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“The growth in the consumer is great, how much more engaged in beer culture the average patron of the festival is. People are coming in and seeking out new and interesting beers and pushing the brewers to be better at their craft,” said Martin.

“The consumer is more sophisticated.

They come up to your booth and they ask intelligent questions.

‘Tell me what makes your beer special, that’s the kind of question you get today. The demographic is growing up in a beer culture that didn’t exist 20 years ago.”

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The festival has expanded outdoors, including food trucks for the first time and a second entertainment stage along with a number of other firsts.

“The other thing that is cool is we have a liquor store. You can buy beer that you can’t find anywhere else,” said Dyck, explaining that people will be able to buy the brews they sample at the festival to take home.

“We’re the first festival to have a liquor store. There is a lot of interesting things happening,” said Dyck. “I am very optimistic this year, we’ve sold lots of tickets, everything is going swimmingly.

We are going to have a good time. It should be a fun event.”

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When it came to her failing health, Sue McDougall’s fear of the unknown was only overshadowed by the debilitating consequences of her delayed diagnosis.

Unfortunately, in many situations those who have Lyme Disease do not test positive with all methods and those with the infection can often be misdiagnosed.

In McDougall’s case she believes the infection was a result of a tick bite.

“It’s a devastating, debilitating disease and it’s so sad that because of what it imitates, just about any disease you can imagine,” said McDougall, who has made a significant recovery since receiving the proper treatment.

She thinks the infection happened in 2009 and despite trips to the doctors did not find out until 2011 what the real problem was.

“I went two years without treatment and

during that time the bacteria had set in,” said McDougall. “You’re weak, you lose your memory, they call it brain fog. You can’t concentrate, you get stiffness in the jaw, you get a stiff neck and weakness.

“At one point I was actually pricing out wheelchairs, I couldn’t walk to the street corner,” she said.

McDougall believes the Canadian medical community is behind where it should be in testing and treating for the infection.

The good news was that a private members bill by Green Party Leader Elizabeth May called the National Lyme Disease Strategy Act became law last December.

It calls on the government to make a concerted effort to track statistics relating to the disease and develop guidelines for prevention, diagnosis, treatment and an awareness campaign.

There are some medical groups that do not support the law in its en-

tirety, including the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Canada. The organization indicated there is no controversy about the existence of the disease but that it is chronic.

The group did agree there were some problems with diagnosis, especially in Western Canada, where doctors had not previously encountered it.

McDougall added because the symptoms sometimes resemble those of ALS, Parkinson’s Disease or forms of dementia some people wind up institutionalized or in care homes. The most common indicators of Lime Disease include flu-like symptoms (out of season), fatigue, stiffness, joint pain and dizziness.

As it worsens, without treatment, symptoms can include neurological problems like paralysis, vision and hearing.

Although infection is more likely to occur in rural areas in the warmer months, it can happen at any time of the year and in urban settings. In some

instances a “bull’s eye” rash will occur following the bite but that is not always the case.

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Five members of the Penticton RCMP recently took the up the cause and raised $100 and challenged others including Penticton Fire Chief Wayne Williams, Penticton and District Search and Rescue and other police detachments across the country.

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Baby teeth are important too Keeping your child’s baby teeth healthy and strong is important to their oral and overall health and development. Baby teeth begin to appear around 6 months and can last until a child is 13 or 14. They are an important part of your child’s nutrition, speech development, self-confidence and play a significant role in the placement of permanent adult teeth.

Without proper care and attention children can suffer from dental decay (cavities). Decay is caused when sugars in the mouth mix with plaque bacteria to create an acid that can destroy tooth enamel. The longer sugar is in the mouth, the more acid is produced, increasing the risk of cavities.

Dental decay is painful—it can lead to infection and tooth loss. Children with dental disease may also have trouble sleeping, difficulty concentrating and suffer emotional distress—feeling bad about the way they look.

Dental disease is not always recognizable. Pain is usually a sign there is a problem but very young children are not able to explain when they are in pain.

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Begin by cleaning your baby’s mouth using a wet cloth and gently wiping the gums to remove any leftover milk or formula from the mouth. ◾ Brush your child’s teeth as soon as the first tooth appears and make sure you lift the lip to brush along the gum line. Young children cannot clean their own teeth. Brush for them when they are very young and with them as they grow older.

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“My husband passed away three-and-a-half years ago and I lost my job and am on medical leave so things are tight and to be able to have and share a hot and healthy meal with my daughter everyday of the week is absolutely amazing,” said Kurulak. “It’s so very important that there are those people who are opening their hearts in this way to those who are less fortunate and who are going through difficult situations like myself.

“It is just something that warms you from the inside out.”

Kurulak has been involved with the South Okanagan Women in Need Society (SOWINS) in one way or another for most of her adult life and was where she first learned about Soup Sisters.

The program, founded by Sharon Hapton of Calgary and has only recently started in Penticton, makes about 250 batches of soup monthly which is distributed through SOWINS to women and their children.

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“I really liked that because you just know that they were written with love,” said Kurulak. “Just to think that somebody would write something like that to someone they don’t even know is really wonderful.

“It’s kind of funny we were really active with the random act of kindness, which I think should be a daily thing and now that we’re in a really tight situation to have that brought back to us is just an amazing,” she said. “They’re helping out so many families by doing this.”

On April 13 the Soup Sisters program is coming full circle for Kurulak who is being given an opportunity through SOWINS to take part in the April soupmaking evening.

And she couldn’t be happier.

“Before he passed away my daughter’s dad was a chef,” she said. “It’s so great that now I have the opportunity to help out and give back.

“This is something which is something that means so much to me especially when they’ve helped me out and now I get a chance to do that for some other women and their families who are going through the same thing that I have.”

Soup is a staple of the Kurulak’s diet and they have already learned how to make a little go a long way.

“Oceana is 11 and it’s so nice to be able to sit down with her and talk about our day with a healthy bowl of soup,” she added.

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PENTICTON VEES forward Jack Ramsey muscles Nanaimo Clippers Anthony Rinaldi off the puck in front of netminder Hunter Miska during the B.C. Hockey League double round robin playoff at the South Okanagan Events Centre March 27. The teams will now meet again for the BCHL’s Fred Page Cup with Games 1 and 2 at the South Okanagan Events Centre Friday and Saturday.

Last shot at Cup Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

For most of the Penticton Vees, they are taking their first crack at winning the BCHL’s Fred Page Cup. However, it’s the last shot for co-captain Cody DePourcq and Cam Amantea, who have been there before. Amantea and DePourcq lost two years ago to current teammate Demico Hannoun and the Surrey Eagles.

“It’s an indescribable feeling,” said Amantea of the loss. “You work so hard to get to that point. You get close with that group of guys.

To have it end like that, it’s tough to lose. It’s tough to say goodbye to the guys.

“I want to experience the winning side. It’s going to be a battle,” continued Amantea. “I have all the faith in the world in the guys in the room. I’m sure it will be an exciting series.”

DePourcq said it’s exciting to play for the championship a third time in four years. The first time he won in 2011-12, the Vees went on to win the RBC Cup. “Playing Nanaimo, who is a good team, it’s going to be a fun series. An intense series,” said DePourcq. “We’re looking forward to playing with a big crowd here and Nanaimo.”

Having just played the Clippers twice, a 4-1 win and a 2-0 loss, in which the Vees rested

some players, the Vees know everything they need heading into this best-of-seven battle. DePourcq said they learned a few technical things about the Clippers.

“A big thing is that they are a fast team.

They are an intense team,” he said. “We know they are going to be throwing around the body.

We have to match that, we have to match their intensity. Even take it up a notch. For our team, we have so much speed. We have to push the pace against them.”

Amantea, 21, said the Clippers are a similar team with the ability to roll four lines. He agreed that in a way it will be like playing themselves.

“I think they are probably a little bigger than us,” added Amantea, who will join the Anchorage Alaska Seawolves in the National Collegiate Athletic Association next fall. “We have always kind of been the smaller team anyway with everyone we’ve played and teams tried to push us around.”

As for how the series will turn out, both believe home ice advantage will be huge.

“If you can steal a win on the road, that’s huge too,” said Amantea.

Vees goalie Hunter Miska said they have to be ready to go because “It’s going to be like a do or die situation throughout this whole series. This is what we came here for.”

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Both teams defeated each other in the third round, Penticton 4-1, then Nanaimo 2-0.

The Clippers’ power play is fourth at 18.57 per cent (13-for-70).

Their penalty kill is second at 90 per cent (7-for-75).

The Vees’ power play is 11th at 12 per cent (8-for-66). Their penalty kill is fifth at 85 per cent (7-for-48) Demico Hannoun and Connor Chartier are second and fourth in playoff scoring with 17 and 16 points respectively.

Misconceptions are floating over the Penticton BMX Club since their track relocation was approved by the City of Penticton.

President Andrew Bayston wants to clear that up, especially what will be ripping around the track.

“BMX stands for bicycle moto cross. It has nothing to do with dirt bikes or engines at all,” said Bayston.

“It’s children (with the exception of some older riders) on pedal bikes. That’s the only thing that will be up there. There won’t be any motorized vehicles.”

There also seems to be concern with regards to having camping on their nine-acre site.

Once a year the club can apply to the city for a one or two-day pass for national races that would allow visiting riders and their families to camp on the site. Bayston stressed there is no official campground where they will be located. As well, the land they are using is flat with no vegetation and they have no intentions of disturbing existing vegetation or any of the natural surroundings.

The club will only be building on the open flat space.

He also said the track will be aesthetically attractive with no high end noise.

With racing twice a week, “kids laughter is about all you are going to hear,” said Bayston.

They also have water facilities for potable water and washrooms.

Another issue is with dust. To control that, the club plans to use natural tree sap, which will compact the soil. When they do track maintenance, weeds, or anything else. They won’t be using any pesticides. At their current location by Lion’s Park, they use vinegar to kill weeds and will continue that.

Bayston also said the facility is open to the public when not in use by the club for sanctioned events.

Fencing will be put in place to keep it enclosed and dirt bikes are not to be used. The new track will also be connected to the KVR trail and will provide access for people on mountain bikes to cross over. The Penticton Area Cycling Association could also have a skills park for mountain bikers as well.

Penticton city council had a brief discussion during its meeting April 7 that stemmed from a recommendation from the Agriculture Land Committee (ALC), which was asked to provide their input on the BMX park relocation. Their recommendation mirrors what had already been discussed by council and will be forwarded to the ALC for review. Once feedback from the ALC is received, a public hearing on the matter will be scheduled. Bayston said he hoped they could start building the track on May 1, but that won’t happen until the hearing takes place.

The club is having an open house at Lions Park Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a barbecue and races. He encouraged anyone with concerns to stop by, saying it would be a great time to discuss the issues. He also said the club could be contacted by email at bmxpenticton@gmail.com.

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Vision for Challenge races shared Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Kevin Cutjar and Michael Brown have a vision for Valley First Challenge Penticton.

The co-race directors want to revamp the race to provide a more exciting and entertaining experience for racers and spectators.

“We understand that North Americans didn’t understand about the Challenge brand. Penticton and the brand didn’t get off to a great start like originally anticipated, but we’re working to build on that,” said Cutjar, prior to the open house held at the Ramada Inn on Thursday evening. “It won’t happen overnight or next year. We have to prove ourselves. We understand that.”

One change is the stadium-style setup in Okanagan Lake Park intended to create a village atmosphere for athletes and fans.

“It gives people a look at the athletes as they come around,” said Cutjar “It’s exciting for the athletes to run into that stadium style finish in front of a crowd of people as opposed to running down a chute.”

Local triathlete and two-time Challenge Penticton champion Jeff Symonds said it’s going to be awesome.

“The more excitement and the more people you can get out to the finish, it’s awesome for the athletes,” said Symonds, who slated to discuss his win in

TWO-TIME Valley First Challenge Penticton champion Jeff Symonds likes the direction that co-race directors Kevin Cutjar and Michael Brown want to take with the event, especially with a stadium-style finish.

Ironman Melbourne at the open house.

“It kind of makes that moment when they get it finished. They have that feeling of accomplishment that is just

much more special. I think it just helps get people down there and makes it a nicer place for people to hang out and hopefully get inspired to do it in future

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years.”

Cutjar and Brown want to enhance the whole environment around the races, especially since most of it is on

the road.

Cutjar seen a similar setup at Challenge Wanaka in New Zealand in February. What Cutjar, who has competed in Ironman events and is a triathlon coach, wanted to see was how the race site was setup. He discovered they do similar things to what they are planning and experienced the finish line atmosphere in the park and liked it.

A big marquee tent used for the athlete welcome dinner will double as a medical and massage tent and there will also be an energy zone for spectators with entertainment in the bandshell.

“It’s putting on something that would appeal to people who are outside of the sport of triathlon so that Challenge weekend brings a party atmosphere to the end of the summer,” said Cutjar. “People who don’t care about triathlon actually have something to come down and enjoy on that weekend.”

When it comes to numbers, Cutjar said they are halfway to their targeted goal of having between 1,200 to 1,500 athletes. Currently they are near 600 entries. Cutjar believes the layout will be appealing to athletes and they are working to give better value.

“In terms of swag bag and sponsor stuff, we want to be able to impress them on those levels,” he said. “I believe they will spread the word.”

Apex skier is strong against international field Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

APEX SKI CLUB’S Kayley Davies, in action during the Teck Okanagan Zone championship at Big White, placed 13th during the 23rd Whistler Cup last weekend.

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Jorgen Anderson watched as his Apex Ski Club athletes competed well against the future stars of world cup racing during the 23rd Whistler Cup April 3 to 5.

In under-14 girls, Kayley Davies earned the best results finishing 19th on the first day, then 48th in giant slalom and 13th out of 108 skiers in slalom, clocking a time of one minute, 33 seconds and 94 hundredths of a second.

Davies enjoyed the experience, which including feasting on good food.

“It felt good and when I got to the bottom it didn’t feel super fast,” said Davies of her run on the final day. “Then I saw everyone else’s times and it was pretty good.”

The KVR Middle School student said it was different facing new competition, but liked it despite feeling some nerves.

Anderson said it was quite something what she accomplished adding that she looked fast on her final run.

Marcus Athans of Kelowna was the lone skier for the club in the U16 men’s group. On the first day he placed 37th among 74 who started and took 25th in slalom. He didn’t race on the final day as he battled the flu.

“I thought that Marcus Athans had a pretty good series,” said Anderson. “Marcus skied pretty good for how he was feeling.”

It was the same for his younger brother, Isaac Athans, in U14. Isaac placed 22nd in slalom on opening day and like his brother didn’t compete on Sunday.

Also in the U14, Tamatea Westby was 38th out of 109 skiers in slalom, while Noa Borg was 51st, Aaron Leaman, representing Thailand, was 56th and Devin Blaser, representing Switzerland, was 65th. In giant slalom, Westby was 32nd, Blaser 46th, Borg 62nd, Leaman 67th out of 116.

On the girls side, Agatka Koczij placed 48th of 108 in giant slalom, Kristin Anderson 61st and Hanna Marsh De Boer 97th. On the final day, Koczij was 62nd, Anderson 74th and Marsh De Boer was 96th.

“I think they all enjoyed their experience.

There was a parade through Whistler, that is part of the festivities,” said Anderson, adding that the skiers receive Whistler Cup jackets.

Anderson said the experience will make them better people and athletes.

“They get to experience just being outside of your comfort zone,” he said. “Any positive experience will help them in the future.”

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Eight top Western Canadian hockey teams will be in Penticton for the B.C. Interior Stars Cup AAA Invitational tournament April 10 to 12.

Along with the host Interior Stars, the tournament features eight and nine-year-olds on the Huskie Prospects from Saskatoon, the Surrey Rangers, Vancouver Vipers, Calgary SpartanONE, Vancouver Junior Steelers, Vancouver BC Bears and the Manitoba X-Treme from Winnipeg.

“It’s going to be high calibre, very tough competition,” said Interior Stars coach and general manager Shea Sanche. “It’s going to be a lot of fun.”

Sanche hopes the tournament attracts fans as he said watching kids this age is a “ton of fun.”

“You get to see some of the top kids from Western Canada,” he said. “It’s pretty exciting hockey.”

Jason Tansem, the BCIS Cup tournament co-ordinator, said the calibre of play will be high because the tournament isn’t open to any team. Clubs are screened to assure competitive games and there were about 20 teams that applied.

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Sanche and Cole Wadsworth, who are joined by one player from Spokane, Wash., Salmon Arm, Prince George, Oyama, Vernon, Kamloops, five from West Kelowna and three from Kelowna. The Stars tryouts were in January and since then they practice at weekend camps.

Games will be played in Memorial Arena and the South Okanagan Events Centre. The first game features SpartanONE and the Steelers in the SOEC at 8 a.m. on Friday. The Interior Stars play their first game in Memorial Arena Friday at 10:30 a.m. against the X-Treme. They play their second game Friday at 4 p.m. against the Vipers, also at Memorial.

On Saturday at 11:15 a.m., the Stars will take on the Steelers at the SOEC, then play their final pool game in Memorial Saturday at 4 p.m. against the Huskie Prospects. Semifinal action begins Sunday at 9 a.m.

The Stars will compete in five to seven tournaments, their first one was March 27 in Osoyoos, where they took bronze playing in an older age group. They will also go to Vancouver, Los Angeles and Winnipeg.

The Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) is adding a female division. The league made the announcement Wednesday with full details to be finalized at the CSSHL annual general meeting June 9-10 in Vancouver.

The Female Division is expected to be made up of teams from the Banff Hockey Academy (Banff, AB), Compete Hockey Academy (Coeur d’Alene, ID), Delta Hockey Academy (Delta, BC), Edge School for Athletes (Calgary, AB), Okanagan Hockey Academy (Penticton), and Pursuit of Excellence (Kelowna).

Teams will play regular season games followed by a championship weekend. Over time, the CSSHL will look at expanding the Female Division into a Female Prep Division and Varsity Division. The Female Division will be the sixth within the CSSHL, joining the five current male Prep, Varsity, Elite 15s, Bantam Prep, and Bantam Varsity divisions.

The Canadian Sport School Hockey League was founded in 2009 to enable like-minded student athletes an increased level of competition and exposure. The league has grown from five programs and eight teams during the 2009-10 season, to 11 programs and 33 teams during the 2014-15 season.

School staff pushes fitness limits Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

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“It was a fantastic event. I have heard nothing but positives from all the participants,” said organizer George Marques. “So great in fact that not only have they done slight changes in their own lives, but they have also brought the changes into their classroom.”

Results were tracked after each participant was professionally measured at the start. They were then measured again at the end. When it was over, Marques was told by several participants that they possessed more energy and slept better. They also enjoyed the camaraderie because they are talking amongst themselves as a group and staff during the competition.

The winning team was Team Abs with Lana Lamb, Fiona Anthony, Lisa Stephens and Jolanda Poetsch losing a combined 65 pounds. Lamb said for her group to do the

Beach and Body test as a team was easier than individually. “We did our own thing and supported each other through email and talking,” she said.

Their first goal was to work out every day, eat well and be consistent. Activities done were swimming, working out in the gym, walking, hiking and skipping.

Sheila Taylor of Team Flabulous said it was a wonderful challenge, and one she enjoyed tackling with Cecile Young, Lorrie Smith and Julie Cornett-Ching. The group enjoyed celebrating their accomplishments. Taylor, who represented Canada in the 1988 Seoul Olympics in canoeing, said the similarities between the Beach and Body test and the Olympics was being more aware of her diet and activity level.

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The Penticton Guardians peewee hockey team capped a great season with the Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association District championship.

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The owner of Peach City Runners and Adventure Sports added the 33-year-old Peach Classic to the Three Lakes Series he recently created and Ultra520K Canada (originally known as Ultraman Canada) to his collection.

With nearly 10 races under his ownership, Brown was asked if owning triathlons is a money maker.

“I guess we’re going to find out,” said Brown smiling. “I think it can be. It’s like owning a small store.”

Brown insists he’s not a business genius, but he has found ways to keep his store operating in a challenging Penticton retail market for 18 years.

“I’m a small store operating in a market that has some big box stores in it. I can’t compete with the big box stores,” he said. “What I have done is I have found ways to carve out my niche in that marketplace, dealing with computer sales. Triathlon is no different. There is the big box store (Ironman) out there that dominates the market place and there is a couple of other larger players. In reality, all of our races are your small mom-and-pop type operations.”

Having the uncertainty of whether he can cash in with triathlons is why Brown created the Three Lakes Series (Osoyoos, Cultus Lake, B.C. and Sylvan Lake, Alta.) with co-race director Jeff Plant,

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He is also selling licenses for his Ultra520K series with races in Texas, New York State in the works with Australia, Spain and Israel being looked at.

Brown has been approached by other communities to put triathlons on.

“We are not going to attract 1,000 people to these races,” he said. “None of them are making big money, but the reality is, if you have enough of them, and you can make a little bit at each one, that starts to add up.”

He and Plant have budgeted the Peach Classic, originally known as the Beach Classic, based on 300 athletes and it’s the same for his other Three Lakes Series races.

“One of the things that people have to realize is that the marketplace is saturated and we have to take a different approach to what the business model looks like for triathlon,” he continued.

The key, said Brown, is to figure out how you can survive, to go out and provide what customers want. Brown knows there are a lot of people that still want the smaller, personalized triathlon. They do want to go to an event and not be just another number.

“They want to feel important, they want to feel like they are getting that personalized attention,” he said. “We build our entire model around all of that.

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AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake â&#x20AC;˘ Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime â&#x20AC;˘ Paid Travel & Lodging â&#x20AC;˘ Meal Allowance â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Weeks Vacation â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent Benefits Package

Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience.

Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application.

Education/Trade Schools

HOW about a new career?

Penticton School of Hair has ongoing enrollment and mature students are welcome.

We also offer salon services at GREAT prices. call 250-4932747

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates. Job board!

Funding options.

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Found; Silver Pendant in Cherry Lane parking lot, Please phone Jim to identify.

250-770-1012 Lost; white bracelet on Martin St. near Sutton Realty, (250)490-0081

KALEDEN IRRIGATION DISTRICT This is a permanent part-time position with minimum hours to be determined.

Duties will consist of: â&#x20AC;˘ Perform all tasks involved with the operation of the Kaleden water system in the absence of the Superintendent, and will include some weekend relief. â&#x20AC;˘ Provide casual labor as may be required from time to time.

Qualifications: â&#x20AC;˘ General mechanical aptitude. â&#x20AC;˘ General computer ability. â&#x20AC;˘ Able to perform manual labor. â&#x20AC;˘ Valid Class 5 Drivers License. â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum Grade Twelve. â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of water system operation an asset.

This position will work towards Water Distribution Certification.

Remuneration will be based on qualifications.

Please submit resume and cover letter to the Kaleden Irrigation District, 119 Ponderosa Ave, OR mail to P.O. Box 107, Kaleden, BC. V0H 1K0 OR fax to (250) 497-5407, OR email to k.i.d@shaw.ca Phone 250-497-5407.

Closing Date Friday, April 17, 2015 by 12:00 noon .

The South Okanagan Similkameen (SOS) Medical Foundation,

with the office located in the Penticton Regional Hospital is hiring a full time Director of Financial Services.

The SOS Medical Foundation was formed in 1981, originally as the Penticton Regional Hospital Medical Foundation and has provided more than $45 million dollars in funding grants to Penticton Regional Hospital since that time. Today we serve the entire regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health care facilities including some residential care centres.

The Medical Foundation is a business based upon integrity, trust and donor relations. Reporting to the Executive Director and considered second in command, you will manage all of the financial transactions for the SOS Medical Foundation and the SOS Cafe. Duties will include all payables/receivables, payroll, financial reports on a monthly and yearly basis in conjunction with our Auditor.

You will liaise with hospital managers, Interior Health purchasing and finance in regards to equipment requests and purchases. You will keep records of fund accounts as designated by the donors, all purchase orders placed and payments and you are in charge of all government agency reporting. You will also work closely with the Board of Directors, individually and on committee groups.

On July 30th, Premier Christy Clark announced that the Penticton Regional Hospital expansion was a go!

The cost of the entire project is $325 million. To ensure the Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consent, the Medical Foundation agreed to raise $20 million for all of the medical equipment.

As we launch the most important fundraising campaign in our history, you will be a vital member of the fundraising team in a small but busy office. You will be frequently interrupted, asked to collaborate on different issues and expected to participate in discussion with staff.

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On April 3, 2015 Jeanne passed away suddenly but peacefully, with her husband at her side.

She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her husband, Roger; family, Colin (Leah), Bryan (Angie), Leanne (Russ), Ryan (Michelle); grandchildren, Jordan, Emily, Tyler, Naomi, Shanna, Alicia, Seamus, Callum, and Kieran; and her brother, Ken and many extended family members and friends.

Jeanne loved her gardens, camping and spending time with friends and family, especially her grandchildren. Mom, may your garden in heaven never have weeds.

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Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work in a close team environment.

Excellent written and verbal skills.

Knowledge of the not-for-profit would be an advantage.

Ability to handle people with sensitivity, confidentiality and diplomacy.

Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle several tasks simultaneously and set priorities with a sense of urgency.

Advanced proficiency working with Quick Books, Excel, electronic banking, mail/ scheduling & internet.

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We offer an industry leading training program along with an aggressive starting salary to individuals we feel have the potential to learn and are goal oriented to a career in our industry.

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Applicants will be interviewed, short listed and invited to an evening presentation at our Industry and Training Program. We presently have three (3) available positions we are looking to fill with our Best Qualified Applicants.

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Spring is here! Let’s get your lawn aerated, get those nutrients down to the roots, starting at $50. Need your garden rotor tilled? I do that too, starting at $40, call (250)492-0805

Rubbish removal; clean-up and haul anything from home/garage/yard/basement to dump, (250)488-3043

Stylist/Esthetician

wanted for busy well-established Salon and Spa with lots of walk-ins. Great opportunity for motivated stylist or esthetician to build a clientele. Apply with resume to Body & Sol or call Rose at 250-492-4116

Help Wanted MECHANIC WANTED Small engine, outboard. Experience required, full time, excellent Wage benefits. ShopRite Marine and Outdoor. est.1956. Port McNeill, BC. Resume to crosback@telus.net

WESTMINSTER PARTY & TENT RENTALS is hiring a friendly and motivated person for a multi-task, full-time store assistant position. Duties: Customer service, answering calls, quality control of rentals in and out, casual lifting. Please apply with resume to 357 Okanagan Ave., E. Penticton.

Home Care/Support HCAS:

HR@NurseNextDoorPenticton.com

Wkly interview Th 10:30. 216 Hastings Ave E

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Financial Services 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 TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

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Help Wanted

Home Care Hearts for pointments, ing, baking censed & 0733

Home Care. Apshopping, cleanand beyond. LiInsured. 778-476-

Hairstylists

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For Senior’s and Shut-ins in the comfort of your home Hairdresser/Barber 25 years experience 778-476-5120

Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping G/L Bookkeeping Services, contact Gary Leggott at (250)462-6482 or email: glphoto15@gmail.com

Cleaning Services B&C Cleaning; residential, commercial & construction cleaning, lawn mowing, yard clean-ups & garbage removal to landfill, licensed, bonded & Worksafe. Bill & Cheryl Watson, (250)488-7964

Countertops REFACE Countertops.

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

Garden & Lawn Boundary Tree & Hedge; topping, removal, pruning. Quick, clean & cheap. Free quotes, call (250)490-0522 HERBARIA GARDEN AND LAWN. Landscape maintenance services in Penticton: including pruning, hedging, weeding, mulching, edging and more. Spaces are also available for weekly lawn care.

Ask about the fertilizer promotions. Call Paul at 493-3362

Help Wanted

Services

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Garden & Lawn

Rubbish Removal

Firearms

Lawn mowing, landscaping, fences, decks, painting, interlocking bricks, retaining walls, (250)488-3043

PENTICTON Junk Removal!

Anything goes!

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

Heavy Duty Machinery

Valley Wide Lawn & Yard Care; fully experienced Fruit tree, evergreen & landscape pruner. Now booking Power Raking & Lawn Mowing packages. Gerald 250-493-5161

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Home Improvements BELCAN

Painting & Reno’s

licensed, insured, WCB

roong, painting, tiling, ooring, kitchen/bath reno’s, carpentry nishing,

Len (250)486-8800 www.belcan.ca lenmass@gmail.com

CK&S Home Improvements.

Finish carpentry, concrete, framing , windows, doors, full kitchen/bath, basements, garages, tile, hardwood & laminate. No job too small, licensed & insured, Chris 250488-4147

Moving & Storage U1ST MOVING 2 men $90/hr.

Local and long distance.

Call 250-859-8362.

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

Painting & Decorating HERE COME THE PAINTERS, 14 years experience, Interior/Exterior, 250-486-2331 WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

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

Equestrian DIAMOND H TACK GARAGE SALE, Saturday, April 18th at 9AM Consign your Horse, Rider & Stable Products from April 4th -15th 1953 Kirschener Rd. Kelowna, B.C. (250)-762-5631

Feed & Hay Ginseng tarps 24’x80’ for shade or windbreak. Inexpensive and attractive solution for hay shed, livestock shelter etc. $160. ea. 24’x160’ @ $300.ea.

Quote available for installation.

22’ gooseneck tip pg trailer, 27,000 lb axles, 95 lb winch. $7500. 250-558-8322.

Livestock Shavings & Sawdust Friendly service from Summerland since 1972 Les Porter 250-490-1132

Merchandise for Sale

Firearms

2 Coats Any Colour

27th Anniversary at the Best Little Gun Shop Around.

Quality Firearms Buy & Sell.

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

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

Help Wanted

Free Items Free; 27” Electrohome TV, 5 years old, (250)493-4580

Garage Sales Back Yard Sale; Sat., April 11, 9am-noon, no early birds! rain or shine, 779 Municipal Ave.

Sharpening EDGE PRO KNIFE SHARPENING SERVICES. Put the edge back on your knives. Reasonable rates, fast next day service. 2 pick-up & dropoff locations - Tony’s Meats and Deli, Apple Plaza and Centex Gas/Store, OK Falls. Call George at 250-490-5981 or email: gbischoff@live.com CHECK OUT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE EDGE PRO SHARPENING.

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Local Okanagan Resident looking to purchase firearms, fully licensed, will travel, Call or text, (250)809-9664

Collection of fishing, art, records, rugs, sofa, NBA, NHL, golf items, china & dining cabinet, vintage items and more!, 10am-2pm, 2923 Juniper Dr., Sat., April 11 Garage & Bake Sale, Penticton Lawn Bowling Club, Sat., April 11, 260 Brunswick St., 8am-noon GARAGE SALE AT 190 Dafoe Place, Penticton, BC. SATURDAY, April 11th and 18th from 8am - 2pm...Ph. 250-4908832 House sold, Neighbourhood Garage Sale, 2419 Westwood Dr., Sat., Arpil 11, 8am-2pm, furniture, books, tools, misc. items, something for everyone!

Moving sale, Sat, Apr 11, 8am-1pm. Everything must go.

Antiques, furniture, shop power & hand tools, woodworking equip. 75 Marsh Lane just off Fish Lake Rd, Summerland.

Oliver Indoor Flea Market Open Year Round Sat. 8-4, Sun. 9-3 New Diner on Site 1 Block East of Chevron INFO 250-408-4222 Yard Sale, 403 Conklin Ave., Fri., 12-4pm, Sat., 8am-2pm Yard Sale, Sat./Sun., April 11 & 12, 9am-? 212 Douglas Ave. Yard Sale, toys, tools, clothes, utility trailer, 2954 Paris St., back lane, Sat., April 11

Heavy Duty Machinery SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-547-2584.

NEW TWO AND THREE BEDROOM MODULAR HOMES FOR SALE

A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200.

Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale Perfect for MAN CAVE; beer & liquor cans and bottles, collection since 1955, over 450 pieces, $350, (250)490-4025

Misc. Wanted Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antique Native Art, Estates + Chad: 250-499-0251 in town.

Sporting Goods 27th Anniversary at the Best Little Gun Shop Around.

Quality Firearms Buy & Sell.

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

Real Estate Business for Sale COIN-OP BUSINESS FOR SALE. Pool tables, juke boxes, digital music systems, & various games.

All coin operated All on Locations Revenue producing Okanagan & Area. Serious Inquires only waitingtretire@gmail.com Asking $55,000.00

For Sale By Owner 5BR 3BA Built 1994 Perfectly situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in West Kelowna, near Glenrosa Middle School. New paint inside and out. Upper deck looks over very private back yard with waterfall feature, fish pond, and hot tub. Fenced dog run. Double car garage with new door. In-ground sprinklers. Perennial gardens. In-law suite with new kitchen. By appt. only. ok4now@shaw.ca (250) 212-3305. $458,500

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Antiques / Classics Styling in the Okanagan.90% brand new in 2014. 1969 442 Oldsmobile convertible, $45,000. 250-546-6905.

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

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

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Cars - Sports & Imports 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara V6, auto, fully loaded, leather interior, $8,990. Call 1-250549-7138 or 1-250-309-3772

Motorcycles 2006 Yamaha Royal Star, cruiser, chrome extras, exc cond. 79,000 kms, $4500. Super reliable. 1-250-545-5412

Sport Utility Vehicle 2007 Murano SE, All-Wheel, 6spd CVT trans(new), new tires/rims, $4000. in upgrades, $13,500.obo (250)503-7243

Trucks & Vans ‘13 Grand Caravan, 5900 kms, fully load, winters/summers on rims, $18,000, 250-493-6483 2001 Ford Windstar, fully loaded, good cond., over 200k’s, asking $2000 obo, 250-4933980, 250-490-7720

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$99,950

Located in Green Acres Mobile Home Park in Oliver. Park is expanding and 5 new lots are available. Price includes delivery and set-up. Showhome available for viewing Friday and Saturday at 6613 Park Drive, Oliver, B.C. between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. or make an appointment by calling 250-462-0882 or 250-493-6751.

Rentals available immediately through Stanmar Services Ltd. Bachelor suites, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments located conveniently behind Penticton Plaza at 43 & 83 Calgary Ave., Penticton. Rents start at $850 including util. Email inquiries: support.stanmarserviceses@shaw.ca

or call ofce at 250-493-5072

Commercial/ Industrial APPLE PLAZA, Prime Central location in busy plaza; ample parking. 2300 SF build to suit; 220 SF shared office space; 600 SF up 1100 SF, call Barb 250-770-0536 Business Opportunity at APPLE PLAZA, furnished & equipped upscale office space, 1500 sqft. up to 2300 sqft. ready for occupancy, call for details, Barb 250-770-0536

Homes for Rent 3+bdrm, 2bath, w/d/f/s, rural setting, house/yard maint. req, ns, np, ref’s, $1300+util., avail.

May 1, Cheryl 250-492-7622

1977 22’ Reinel Cuddy Cabin Leg. rebuilt, needs clutch pack resealed, V8, 160 HP $3450 - (250)493-3540 Canoe for sale, 14’6” Pelican, brand new, never used, c/w 2 oars, 2 life jackets, 2 seats w/back rests, $550, call Carole or Ken (778)476-1303

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

Attractive, clean & affectionate, afternoons, Penticton, appointments only, 250-4601713, No text messages 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 250-878-1514

3bdrm, 3bath, wood heat, on acreage, Twin Lakes area, avail. June 1, $1200, 250-4978227

Want to Rent Family wants to rent house; can be in rough shape, please call Bill, 250-494-7978 Penticton Pikes Summer Swim club is looking to rent a 2bdrm house, bsmnt. suite or apt. for head coaches, May 1-Aug. 31 Please Contact 250-488-8920 Single father of 1 seeks 2bdrm, 2bath house w/garage or large shed around Maggie School, David 250-462-4935

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Friday Social dance with Almost Alan, at South Main Drop-In Centre, 2965 South Main St. starting at 7:30 p.m. $6 per person. learning at lunch at the Penticton Public Library presents another session with Aubrey and Judy Millard, avid sailors who have sailed to five continents. Everyone is welcome and refreshments will be served. anavetS haS Stu’S kitchen open from 9 a.m. to noon.

Mixed doubles pool at 7 p.m. and karaoke at 7:30 p.m. the Bereavement reSource Centre at 626 Martin St. has weekly drop-in grief support sessions Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

Adults welcome. For more info on other available programs or support in the loss of a pet, please call 250-490-1107.

FuntimerS’ Ballroom dance Club meet most Friday evenings, upstairs at the Elks Club, 343 Ellis St., from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Enjoy an evening of ballroom and Latin American dance. Everyone welcome.

For more information contact Robert McKenzie at 250-493-0601 or visit pentictonfuntimers.org. eagleS Friday night Live with dinner at 5 p.m. and entertainment at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. royal canadian legion branch 40 has fish and chips lunch at 11:30 a.m., rib night at 5:30 p.m. 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.

Penticton SeniorS comPuter Club dropin sessions Monday and Friday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 439 Winnipeg St. People may sign up for memberships, classes or have computer problems solved.

Picture class on Mondays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. elkS cluB on Ellis Street has happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m., drop-in fun darts and pool at 7 p.m. Funtime dancers upstairs. the oliver Senior Centre, 5876 Airport St., has bingo with a loonie pot every Friday at 1 p.m.

890 Wing oF South Okanagan Air Force Association meets at 4 p.m. in the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave.

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fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lobby of the Penticton Lakeside Resort. Funds raised support veterinary costs at the Summerland cat sanctuary.

More information at critteraid.org. charity Bottle drive with all money going to the Penticton Regional Hospital paediatric ward, SPCA, Critteraid and the Summerland food bank.

Drop off from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays at Penticton and Summerland IGA stores. eagleS cluB haS member appreciation day, burgers and fries at noon, beaver races at 4 p.m. alcoholicS anonymouS haS daily meetings in Penticton and area. Call 250-490-9216 (24 hours) for more information. anavetS haS the kitchen open from 9 a.m. to noon, drop-in pool at noon, dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m.

Entertainment by Timeline at 6:30 p.m. elkS cluB on Ellis Street has crib at 10 a.m., drop-in darts and early bird draw at 4 p.m., a meat draw at 4:30 p.m. and dinner at 5:30 p.m. alcoholicS 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. royal canadian legion branch 40 has crib at 10 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. meat draw and ladies auxiliary 50/50 draw at 2 p.m. Dinner and Beatles Show at 5:30 p.m. the South main Drop-In Centre at 2965 South Main has a social dinner at 5:30 p.m.

Saviour’S church hall has Mac Paterson speak on Electromagnetic Fields and our health from 10 a.m. to noon. It’s free to attend.

Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. weather permitting at Fairview Plaza, 1652 Fairview Rd. For information, call 250-493-6604. come dance to the greatest dance music ever made with DJ Emil from 7 to 9 p.m. at the South Main Drop-In Centre, 2965 South Main St. $3 per person, all welcome. church lakelandS holdS Sunday services at 1265 Fairview Rd. (the Greek Orthodox Church) at 10:30 a.m. Everyone welcome. For more info contact info@lakelandschurch.com.

Bc SPca community flea market, every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Nov. 1 in in front of the Wholesale Club, 1550

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bowling at 10:45 a.m., intermediate line dance and duplicate bridge at 1 p.m., cribbage at 7 p.m.

Everyone welcome.

W eekly S uPPort grouP at the Penticton Regional Hospital Mood Clinic for family or friends of any person who has a mental illness from noon to 1 p.m.

Call 250-493-7338 for details. anavetS haS Stu’S kitchen open 9 a.m. to noon. Dinner at 5:30 p.m., pool and dart leagues 7 p.m. r oyal c anadian legion branch 40 has lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., dart dolls at 11 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m., darts at 7 p.m.

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SPring Back into BMX Penticton with a barbecue and fun races for every age group. Learn how to ride and have fun from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lions Park. legion ladieS auxiliary pancake breakfast in the hall, 502 Martin St. from 8:30 a.m. till noon. For $5 you get pancakes, ham, sausage, orange juice and coffee and 50 cents more will get you strawberries and cream.

SurvivorShiP’S Flea market runs every

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calendar Elks Club on Ellis Street has happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m., pub league darts at 7 p.m.

FitnEss FriEnds mEEts every Monday and Thursday in the Legion hall, 502 Martin St. at 10 a.m. Come and lose

those extra pounds. Call Dot at 250-492-5400 for more information.

Floor Curling at 12:45 p.m. every Monday except holidays in the Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. Everyone welcome.

FratErnal ordEr oF the Eagles has league darts at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. a l C o h o l i C s anonymous nux group meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage Centre at

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brown bag lECturE from noon to 1 p.m. presents Arnie Marchand with Okanagan First Nation history. Lectures are in the museum auditorium and include coffee, tea and confections.

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

Elks on Ellis Street has happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m., league darts windup at 6 p.m., yoga and 10-card crib at 7 p.m. anavEts has stu’s kitchen open from 9 a.m. to noon. mixEd spring bridgE on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in the Penticton Golf and Country Club. Make up a table and join, or singles can put their name on the spare list. Lunch available. Call 250492-6884 for more info. vispassana

(insight) 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.

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F ood a ddiCts in Recovery Anonymous, a free 12-step recovery program for anyone suffering from eating disorders meets at 7 p.m. at the Vineyard Community Church, 1825 Main St. (enter from rear). For more information call 778476-0374 or 250-8093329 or visit www.foodaddicts.org. south main drop-in Centre has ultra-beginner line dance at 9 a.m., novice bridge at 9:15 a.m., sing-along at 10:30 a.m., lunch at 11:30 a.m., partner bridge at 12:45 p.m., knitting and crocheting at 1 p.m., improver line dance at 1 p.m., iPad workshop at 1 p.m. and quilters at 6:30 p.m.

C anadian r oyal lEgion has lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., executive meeting at 10 a.m., service officer at 1 p.m. yoga mEditation/vEgEtarian suppEr is upstairs in the Elks Lodge at 344 Ellis St. in Penticton Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

Donations accepted. m Ental w EllnEss CEntrE has individual support for family members in Summerland from 10 a.m. to noon at 13211 Henry St. FratErnal ordEr oF the Eagles has drop-in euchre at 7 p.m. toastmastErs, whErE lEadErs are made. Drop in to South Okanagan Toastmasters any Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 5876 Airport St., Oliver.

See and hear what we are all about. Contact Bill at 250-485-0006 or stillbill938@gmail.com.

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. 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. okanagan Falls sEniors’ Centre has pool at 6:30 p.m. and music from 7 to 9 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. al-anon For FriEnds and family of alcoholics meets at 10:30 a.m. at 2800 South Main St. and 6:45 p.m. at 157 Wade Ave. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian. Call 250490-9272 for info. a l C o h o l i C s young a nonymous 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. 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 Pat at 250-493-7887 or Sally at 250-492-6556.

uPCOMING eVeNTs t hE p EntiCton Club n EwComErs meets at 7 p.m. on April 15 at the Penticton Lawn Bowling clubhouse, 260 Brunswick St. We will help you make friends and learn about your new home while indulging in a number of social activities.

Join bEnJamin manEa at the Shatford Centre on April 14 at 7 p.m. for a comprehensive

and entertaining presentation that covers the differences between artisan and commercial baking as well as how it relates to health. o kanagan s outh Swap a utomotivE Meet on April 18 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the SOEC complex parking lot. Vintage, custom, muscle cars and parts. Antiques, collectibles, memorabilia.

Breakfast and lunch served.

Admission $2 per person, children under 12 free.

Stalls available for automotive vendors.

Contact Ron at 250462-2111.

C hurCh u nitEd womEn are having a spring luncheon on April 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 696 Main St. Collectible table and bake table.

Free admission. Lunch tickets $6. pFlag pEntiCton ChaptEr, for all with issues of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, meets at 6:30 p.m. on April 21 and May 19 in the Oasis United Church, 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. Contact Ron at 250-493-5530 or visit www.pflagcanada.ca. takE an old bag to tea, at the Penticton Hospital Auxiliary fashion show and silent auction on June 14 at the Lakeside Resort, from 1 to 4 p.m. Early bird tickets before May 15 are $20 and include a gift basket draw, $25 after. Fashions from Peaches Lingerie, Mi Amor Boutique and Three Wishes. Tea bag tossing contest presented by Teas and Weaves. Tickets at the three participating fashion presenters and the Hospital Gift Shop.

Wear your best hat and bring your favorite old bag. Call 250-4909786 for info.

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