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POLICE ACTION was just a simulation — part of the required training for those units called out in the most extreme situations. In those cases, the triangle approach is used, with the incident command at the top and the tactical Mark Brett (armed) and negotiating teams at either point below. Western News Staff Although the participants have regular duties at Getting inside the erratic mind of a potential killer other detachments, each has specialized and ongoing with innocent victims at his disposal is not an easy training for their speci¿c role. “The skill set that these members have, it’s unique task — something Cpl. Brenda Daly knows all too in the RCMP and it’s one well. that they test here today in For the past 12 years this scenario,” said Cpl. in her role as the RCBrian Burke of the PenMP’s hostage negotiator ticton RCMP, the training she has been involved in co-ordinator for the prosome extremely volatile gram. “Unlike what you situations. see on TV, the goal in any “Each one is differactual call-out or training ent and every person you environment is to have a deal with is different, so peaceful resolution. Howwhat we try to do is get ever, we do have options as much information as available to us that if it we can before we make escalates and we have to contact,” said Daly, who use any level of force, we works out the Kelowna need to take someone into detachment and is the current leader for the Mark Brett/Western News custody or save somebody’s life, then we have southeast negotiating CONST. MIKE DIBBLEE applies camouflage those resources.” team. “These people are makeup to his face prior to deployment from The fact this event was often in a very stressed the team meeting place in Summerland. only an exercise did not state because of the situation, so we try and calm them down and usually ev- lessen the efforts or seriousness in which the matter erything is very Àuid, but especially with a hostage, was treated by those taking part. As the large mobile command and communicawe want to get them out as soon as possible.” That was particularly true in one of her most re- tions unit where Daly would work was set up, camcent cases in which she had to deal with a man who ouÀaged members armed with submachine guns walked into a bank in Chase armed with a bomb, gun stealthily made their way through the forest to set up a perimeter around the building. and knife. While some responders like Kamloops members After a ¿ve-hour standoff, the suspect gave up to Const. Patrick Ellis and Cpl. Chris Bannerholt were ERT members waiting outside the building. And the corporal’s negotiating skills were once deployed by the police helicopter, others were moved again called to task earlier this week when over 30 to the region by ground transportation. This particular exercise was under the direction members of the Southeast ERT team converged on a small cabin in the forested area around Agur Lake of incident commander Staff Sgt. Kevon Sellers of Kelowna. just west of Summerland. The difference this time was the hostage incident See POLICE - Page 14

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CONST. PATRICK ELLIS (left) and Cpl. Chris Bannerholt of the Kamloops RCMP detachment move through the trees in an area of Agur Lake on their way to a cabin where hunters have taken people hostage during a training exercise for members of the Southeast emergency response team this week.

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NHL Young Stars tourney put on ice Steve Kidd Western News Staff

With the Vees national championship win, Penticton’s hockey reputation is at one of the highest points ever, so the cancellation of the NHL Young Stars prospects tournament comes as a major disappointment. “It was an incredible economic generator for the city and exposed a lot of great players, not only to the public, but to media and scouts,” said Penticton Mayor Dan Ashton. The SOEC remains a phenomenal facility, he continues, and the Vees, now national champions, played with heart and soul and tenacity in it, raising Penticton’s hockey pro¿le high. “It would have been the crowning jewel to have hosted the Young Stars again this fall,” said Ashton. “Hopefully they will be back next year.” Dean Clarke, general manager at the South Okanagan Events Centre, expects the tournament will be back next year, but the loss of this year’s tournament will de¿nitely affect revenues both at the SOEC and in the community. Penticton ¿rst hosted the round-robin tournament, which features high-pro¿le prospects from the host Vancouver Canucks as well as the Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Winnipeg Jets and San Jose Sharks, in 2010 and again in 2011. In its ¿rst year in Penticton, the tournament produced an economic impact estimated at $1.8 million as well as huge exposure for the city. “There was over 100 media personnel on hand and last year we had over 400,000 viewers online or on Sportsnet. This brought signi¿cant attention to our region, facilities, our community, our hockey history/passion, and beauty as a destination,” said Coun. Andrew Jakubeit “The Canucks are committed to returning in 2013 and so are the other teams. We have the best facilities all in one area, beautiful location, great fan support; it’s been a win-win situation for the teams and the city.”

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WINNIPEG JETS forward Carl Klingberg is stripped of the puck by the Vancouver Canucks Frankie Corrado on the doorstep of netminder Karel St. Laurent during the Young Stars prospects tournament last September. The Canucks have cancelled this year’s tournament in Penticton.

Earlier this year, the NHL also cancelled their season openThe cause of the cancellation may be related to the upcoming summer of negotiations between the NHL and the players’ ing games at European venues, which they have featured since union, including facing the possibility of a delayed start to the 2007. And another prospects tournament, hosted by Detroit is season — or cancellation, as it was in 2004 — the prospects also reportedly on hold. camp and tourney would be superÀuous. See STARS - Page 5

Study rekindles debate over national park Joe Fries Western News Staff

It was “disgraceful” for the provincial government to release a national park feasibility study only after it became the subject of multiple freedom-of-information requests, says the opposition environment critic. “I’ve just been unimpressed by the way (the B.C. Liberals) have tried to end a process that they signed on to,” said Rob Fleming, the NDP MLA for Victoria-Swan Lake. “The way they’ve ended it is disgraceful.” The feasibility study on a South OkanaganSimilkameen national park began in 2004 and was led by Parks Canada with provincial backing. The ¿nal report was submitted to the B.C. government in January 2011. It was ¿nally released Tuesday after at least two FOI requests, including one from the Western News. Ultimately, the report ¿nds a 284-squarekilometre park is feasible and recommends the B.C government adopt the proposed boundaries at a conceptual level. The study also includes the results of a Parks Canada survey from 2007 that showed 39 per cent of respondents supported the park, 19 per cent opposed it, and 43 per cent offered no opinion.

Environment Minister Terry Lake said 39 per cent support was simply not enough to drastically reshape land use in the region. “We look for more support than 39 per cent,” he explained in a statement that did not address the mechanics of the study’s release. “There are many ways to protect conservation values through provincial systems,” Lake continued, “and we’re certainly willing to look at all those opportunities in the future.” John Slater, the Liberal MLA for Boundary Similkameen and a park opponent, said it would have created too much uncertainty for those who play and work in the area, particularly farmers and ranchers. “It’s too risky,” Slater said. As for the government’s delay in releasing the feasibility study, Slater said he deferred to the Environment Ministry: “Terry Lake’s the minister and he felt that their staff should be dealing with it, and justi¿ably so.” The feasibility study does outline plans to mitigate local concerns, such as those raised by 12 ranchers who graze cattle within the proposed park boundaries. It said Parks Canada would be willing to buy some of those properties, and also adopt an “adaptive management framework that supports continued livestock grazing.”

Other mitigation efforts deal with concerns from hunters and helicopter companies whose activities could also be curtailed. The biggest concession noted is the 57 per cent reduction in the proposed park size from its original 654 square kilometres. Parks Canada has already set a precedent with respect to grandfathering user groups affected by new parks, said Chloe O’Laughlin of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society. She cited examples like ski hills in Banff and Jasper, and a mine in a park in the Northwest Territories. O’Loughlin agreed with the NDP’s Fleming on both the need for further public discussion of the park and for the province to reopen the ¿le after seven years and likely millions of dollars were spent on the feasibility assessment. “All the local people who participated in that research were told that it would be open and transparent and their opinions would count,” she said, “and now that the report is ¿nished, I think the natural thing would be for the province to honour that process.” Local First Nations are still completing their own feasibility study of the park idea, although Osoyoos Indian Band Chief Clarence Louie was uncertain when it will be done. Parks Canada declined an interview request.

Park facts The proposed national park was scaled back from a 654-square-kilometre version pitched in 2006 to the 284-squarekilometre edition examined in the feasibility study. The proposed park was in two pieces: NORTHERN COMPONENT Q 10 sq. km Q Centred on existing conservation areas around Vaseux Lake Q Potential interpretive theme: Snakes and Lakes SOUTHERN COMPONENT Q 274 sq. km Q Finger-shaped and running from roughly the same latitude as Keremeos in the north to the Canada-U.S. border in the south, between Keremeos in the west and Oliver and Osoyoos in the east Q Includes 93 sq. km in the South Okanagan Grasslands Protected Area, 83 sq. km of multi-use Crown land, and 98 sq. km of private land. Q Would consolidate ﬁve parcels of protected areas and span ﬁve distinct ecosystems Q Potential interpretive theme: From the Desert to the Stars Source: Parks Canada feasibility assessment

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Teacher’s battle against bullies gains national audience Joe Fries Western News Staff

An online bully-reporting system created in the wake of a schoolyard ¿ght in Summerland has now received support in the highest echelon of power in Ottawa. Summerland teacher Trevor Knowlton created www.stopabully.ca three years ago to help students, parents and teachers at member schools anonymously report bullies. As of last month, 44 schools across Canada had joined and 146 reports had been forwarded to school principals for action. Stop A Bully has been so successful, in fact, that it attracted the attention of Canada’s Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights, which invited Knowlton and another volunteer to Ottawa in April to speak on it.

“It was great to validate the work we’ve been doing,” Knowlton said. Committee members expressed a willingness to help the program, and Senator Nancy Greene Raine followed through with a letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg that asked his company for support. Knowlton created Stop A Bully in April 2009 after every staff member at Summerland Secondary School received an email about a video of a schoolyard ¿ght that had been posted on Facebook. Knowlton thought it should be easier for people to anonymously report bullying and his website was born. In addition to stopping bullies, the site has also generated some interesting statistical insights, such as the growing prevalence of cyberbullying, which the Senate committee is studying. As opposed to traditional forms of bully-

ing, like physical assaults, cyberbullies use the Internet to spread embarrassing pictures and rumours, or even create fake, defamatory Facebook pages. According to Stop A Bully statistics, 68 per cent of cyberbullies are females. Danielle Law, a cyberbullying expert and former associate professor at UBC, said Stop A Bully’s numbers seem to match existing research. “Females are more likely to spread rumours or gossip, and it’s easier to do these types of things on Facebook, for example, or (by) texting,” Law said. “Some of it has to do with the social hierarchy, especially when it comes to high school and junior high, where females are trying to demonstrate power,” she explained. “So rather than overtly kicking someone or pushing someone, they’re more likely to do so verbally or through

social exclusion, just to maintain that social hierarchy.” Stopping bullies hasn’t been cheap. Knowlton said he has spent thousands of his own dollars to make the site a reality. But the ¿nancial burden should be lifted when the program switches from non-pro¿t to national charity status later this year, a shift that will allow it to issue tax receipts to corporate donors. Proper funding will also mean a bigger time commitment and paid staff. “There is some stuff lining up,” Knowlton said, “so it’s getting to the point where some major decisions will have to be made.” So far, just three schools in each of Summerland and Penticton have signed up as members, which costs a minimum of $50 to cover some costs, although Knowlton thinks more will join as word gets out.

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Penticton is holding a public open house on Wednesday May 23, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the 2012 Capital Works Construction Projects. The contractor, along with City staff, will be present to review the proposed schedule and answer any questions or concerns you may have in regards to this project and how it may affect you.

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WATERING RESTRICTIONS Stage 1 Watering Restrictions are in effect from May 1 to August 31, 2012 - Watch for updated restrictions to appear throughout the summer!

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

NEW SIDEWALK INSTALLATION The City of Penticton is installing new sidewalk on the west side of Fairview Road from Waterloo to Duncan Avenue. The construction will begin May 14, 2012 with approximate completion by May 25, 2012. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions please contact the City Yards at 250-490-2500.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION(S) The City invites your company to provide a price quotation for: DUE DILIGENCE ON ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF ADDITIONAL HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS IN PENTICTON

By being water wise you are doing your part for the environment and saving money on your water bill. Remember, when watering your lawn… Every drop counts!

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The Stage 1 Water Restrictions state that landscaping on even-numbered street addresses can be irrigated on even numbered days of the month and vice versa for odd numbered street addresses. Please note: Mobile Homes can water according to their pad number.

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The City invites companies to provide a price quotation for a: CHARRETTE SPECIALIST For a copy of the full Request for Quotation, please visit the City of Penticton website: h t t p : / / w w w. p e n t i c t o n . c a / E N / m a i n / business/tenders-rfps.html. City of Penticton, Purchasing Department, Ph: 250-490-2500. Please note the Closing Date and Time: Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.

2012 CAPITAL WORKS NOTIFICATION PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE In an effort to keep residents and businesses as informed as possible, the City of

This project will entail a significant amount of works along the length of the streets listed below which may include road, curb and gutter, and sidewalk works, as well as underground utility upgrades. It is expected that during construction there will be traffic, access and utility disruptions. The travelling public is advised to expect minor delays and to observe and obey all traffic control persons and signage during the construction

List of Planned Works Street Alexander Avenue Lakeview Street to Power Street Ellis Street Nanaimo Avenue to Eckhardt Avenue Nanaimo Avenue Main Street to Ellis Street Robinson Street Nanaimo Avenue to Westminster Avenue Naramata Road Upper Bench Road to Randolph Road Maple Street Rene Avenue to Birch Avenue Alberta Avenue SOEC Parking Lot Waterloo Avenue to Duncan Avenue (Easement Through Private Lands) Perkins Crescent (Optional) Main Street - Industrial Avenue to Warren Avenue (Optional)

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Border bluff proves costly Kristi Patton Western News Staff

Making a false statement to an Osoyoos border guard has cost an Okanagan couple upwards of $40,000. Robert and Rose Wilson were charged under the Canadian Customs Act for making false or deceptive statements and attempting to evade duties under the act when attempting to return back to Canada on May 17, 2011. They appeared in Penticton provincial court on Monday in front of Judge Meg Shaw. The couple told a Canadian border guard they had brought a $40,000 trade-in vehicle into the United States and purchased the motorhome they were driving back into Canada. The husband then told the border guard the motorhome was purchased

for $90,000 and presented a bill of sale. Federal crown Nick Lerford told the court some of the responses offered by the husband prompted of¿cers to do a secondary inspection. Lerford said a second bill of sale for approximately $158,000 was recovered inside the motorhome sitting on a table in a folder. “This was a premeditated event,” said Lerford. “The accused was given more than one occasion to report the value of goods but continued to try and convince the border guard the value was not what it was.” Defence counsel Richard Hewson argued the elderly couple made a “terribly unsophisticated decision and had no idea of the risk they were taking.” Hewson said the couple had more than $39,000 of ¿nes imposed on them by border services

and paid them four days after they were stopped at the border. “If there was any planning, it was of the worst kind,” said Hewson, arguing if they were trying to be truly deceptive they could have mailed the receipt back to Canada instead of trying to bring it across with them. The defence successfully argued the point that the husband was the one mainly answering the border guard questions, which led to the charges of false statements being discharged on the wife and evading duties stayed. “These are good people that did something wrong and something they regret,” said Hewson. The husband received a conditional discharge with a six month probation for making deceptive statements. The charge of evading duties was also stayed on the husband.

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Oliver town council still has plans to go forward with an independent core services review. The review, which would see the town’s services examined by consultants, would aim to ensure Oliver’s services are being offered ef¿ciently, adequately and ¿scally responsibly. “We’ve engaged a ¿rm for a proposal of what this review would look like for council to consider,” said Oliver Mayor Ron Hovanes. However, he was unable to disclose which ¿rm would be putting in the proposal, as nothing has been formalized. “We don’t have any kind of hidden agenda here,” he added. “We’ve never had a review like this in the Town of Oliver. We have a brand new council and a brand new mandate and we just want to make sure that we compare to similar-sized communities with similar-sized issues.” Many other communities in the area have undergone the process in past years. Summerland, Osoyoos and Penticton have all had core service reviews done. While Summerland and Osoyoos didn’t make any drastic changes following their reviews, in 2010 Penticton cut spending and trimmed staf¿ng levels following the process. Rachel Champagne, the representative for the Canadian Union of Public Employees local 608, which includes the Oliver area, said while the union

isn’t against Oliver conducting a core services review, it should be preformed correctly. “The union is not opposed to a core review, generally speaking,” she said. “Our concerns would be: is it going to be transparent; is it going to include public input; is it going to consider what’s best for the community, not what’s best for what appears to be the bottom dollar.” She added the results from the Penticton review were symptomatic of the kind of review Oliver should avoid. “In my view, that process was exactly the type of process that didn’t consider what was in the best interest of the community, that didn’t have enough public input, that wasn’t transparent enough to come out being in the best interest of the community,” said Champagne. “We would be worried about that kind of core services review anywhere.” Hovanes said Oliver’s review would both keep in mind the public interest and maintain transparency. “Public interest is ¿rst and foremost,” he said. “We’re all public servants, whether you’re elected or an employee of the municipality, so the public interest is ¿rst and foremost. In regards to keeping it transparent, we’re going to be doing everything under the charter to make sure we’re doing everything we can to keep it as transparent as possible.” Oliver’s town council is aiming to have the review done by the end of this ¿scal year.

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Statistics alone don’t make case for a park

hough there is no record he ever said it, Mark Twain cites Benjamin Disraeli as the source of one of his most pithy epithets, “There are three types of lies: lies, damn lies and statistics.” Twain or Disraeli, nothing could be closer to the mark for describing how the results of a 2010 report are being used to both support and oppose the concept of a national park in the OkanaganSimilkameen. The secret is that the results of a poll can be made to read anything you like, depending on the values you attribute to the results. In this case, those results were 39 per cent for, 19 per cent against and some 41 per cent undecided. To the government, 19 per cent against is a strong lobby and the undecided vote is assumed to be happy with the status quo. To those in favour, 39 per cent means they outnumber opponents two-to-one, and the undecided contingent are just those they haven’t reached out to yet. So the decision has to go back to what really counts, whether the need for a national park in the area outweighs the disruption it would cause for lives and livelihoods of neighbouring residents. B.C. Environment Minister Terry Lake previously said he acknowledges there is support for a park, it’s just not at a high enough level for the government to want to impose something on the local area. After the long-awaited report was released, he was still saying much the same thing, that even 39 per cent support wasn’t enough to justify the disruption to logging, ranching, hunting and other income-generating activities in the region. So numbers aren’t going to make the case. If they truly want the provincial government to put the idea of a national park back on the table, supporters need to switch tactics. Instead of relying on statistics that have been suspect on both sides all through this eight-year-long argument, they need to focus on the facts of why creating a national park is a necessity, not just a desire.

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Pipeline reveals shift in NDP support Adrian Dix is against the Northern Gateway pipeline. This comes as no surprise. What is surprising is that it took until this month for our provincial socialists to announce formally the position the NDP would take in any case. Purporting to “protect” workers from the people who provide workers the work, the NDP believes that pro¿t, private property and wealth creation is evil, and must be stopped. If there is any question about these socialist beliefs, the preamble to the B.C. NDP constitution provides clari¿cation: “The principles of democratic socialism can be de¿ned brieÀy as follows: a) the production and distribution of goods and services shall be directed to meeting the social and individual needs of people and not for pro¿t; b) the modi¿cation and control of the operations of monopolistic productive and distributive organizations through economic and social planning, towards these ends; and c) where necessary, the extension of the principle of social ownership.” Interestingly, the federal NDP has scrubbed this language from any online documentation (although the words remain in hard copy). B.C.’s socialists are much prouder of their convictions. Given the foundation of the NDP’s philosophy, Dix’s party’s position on Northern Gateway is consistent. The NDP came to this public position much more easily today than it could have

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At Random just a few years ago. Historically, the B.C. NDP drew its support from privatesector unions in forestry, mine workers and construction. These companies and union workers generated real wealth because these people turned raw materials into goods other people wanted to pay for. Workers and shareholders alike (often these folks were one and same) prospered as a result. Technology, free trade and economic realities have reduced membership in these private unions, and in many cases, workers who would in the past have been union members choose to offer their skills in the free(er), non-union market environment. The unions that remain in private industry realize that in order to survive, they must be competitive with non-union operations. The result is that fewer privatesector union members can afford to support the anti-industry

tenets of the NDP. The erosion of private union inÀuence on the economy forces the B.C. NDP to rely more and more on two major constituencies for ¿nancial and political support. The ¿rst group, the largest funders of the NDP, is the public sector and teachers unions. The second group, that doesn’t provide funding for the NDP but is far more useful from a media relations standpoint, are the radical environmentalists. This shift in NDP support from the productive, wealth-creating private trade unions, to the unproductive, radical public-sector unions and big green groups results in positions against enterprise, such as Dix’s on the Northern Gateway. The piper must be paid, so Dix and the NDP abandon the welders, heavy equipment operators and construction workers who would bene¿t from the approval of Northern Gateway. Instead, the NDP must toe the line of their paymasters in big green and public-sector unions and resist the pipeline. The rationalization for the NDP’s opposition to this and similar projects is protection of the environment. The NDP has never let facts get in the way of their rhetoric. B.C. has had oil and gas pipelines running from Alberta to the coast for nearly 70 years. The Trans-mountain pipeline terminates in North Burnaby. There are pipelines running along the proposed Northern Gateway route that end up in

Kitimat. Prince Rupert is set to become a major terminal for natural gas, piped across the province from Alberta. Oil tankers come and go from English Bay in Vancouver every day. There has never been an “environmental” incident on any of these pipelines. If the NDP knows there is little environmental danger, and the party is prepared to sacri¿ce workers to stop the pipeline, we need to ask why they really oppose the project. The answer is evident from the NDP’s constitution and the sources of their ¿nancial and political support in the public sector and radical environmentalists. The NDP is fundamentally opposed to any private economic activity, because at its core, the party believes that the economy is a zero sum game. Dix and his enablers believe that any economic gain by a group of individuals can only come at the expense of another. The economic pie, according to the NDP, has a ¿nite number of slices, and only the NDP is morally quali¿ed to distribute the crumbs. This belief is the foundation of socialism. Environmentalists provide the cover; the public-sector unions provide the money. Adrian Dix is against the Northern Gateway pipeline. That is no surprise. It would be surprising if he told us the real reason for his opposition. Mark Walker is the publisher of the Penticton Western News.

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Legalization not the solution A lot of people confuse marijuana with hemp. B.C. bud has little to do with industrial hemp. Although the two are related, most industrial products come from hemp, not marijuana. It’s been my observation that this confusion has been wrongly used to advocate pot, when in actual fact hemp and pot have little to do with one another. A lot of those who advocate industrial hemp use it as an excuse to smoke pot, which in turn gives hemp a bad name. If this continues, we will most likely not see the use of industrial hemp surge to the forefront in our lifetimes and people who advocate one as an excuse for the other should really feel ashamed of themselves. Especially considering the possible world-altering implications of hemp if it came into full industrial use. If people took the time to fully research pot and its side effects and hemp and its uses and the relations between the two, they would be ashamed of themselves, given the data they study is from a reputable, non-biased source. Legalization is a bad idea, and as far as I think, those of past or current power, position or authority endorsing its legalization today should automatically be investigated retroactively for possible illegal actions involving the drug trade. It’s not a substance for everyone and I think it’s past due time for a fully commissioned investigation into the substance so all the misconceptions about it can be put to rest and also doctors can be educated on its proper medicinal uses as well. In my opinion, too many people are receiving medical licences who do not need the substance to function and most are irresponsible with it. Irresponsibility (or the want of it) is one of the substance’s main side effects. Legalization will have a vast majority of society wanting to be irresponsible or succumbing to the inherent side effect of people losing their sense of personal integrity from prolonged irresponsibility. I’m left to ask, just how is that going to be helpful?

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I agree with Mr. Murphy (May 9 letters). I’ve been reading the letters of support for the former Giant FM and I thought I would add my two bits. I am an Alberta transplant from many years ago. I remember moving to Penticton and being happy to hear there was a country station broadcasting here. I really tried to like Giant FM but it was too painful. It reminded me of amateur radio. The music was all over the place, evenings were ¿lled with religious programming and the announcers rambled on and on. I had to switch it off. Upon hearing that Newcap Radio had purchased the station, I was excited. They already operate several country stations that are leaders in their respective markets. So far, I am impressed with the changes they have made and I look forward to seeing what’s next. It is a positive sign for Penticton and area to see a company like Newcap willing to invest their money here. Gina Handley Penticton

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For the many people that are asking why a certain company (ahem) got rid of four of its employees after new owners took over: I’m pretty sure I know the answer and everyone else should know it as well. It all boils down to the almighty

Considering it’s already legal for medical purposes, I’m left wondering what more do people want. Should we all have 420 everyday, take time off work or even pull over in our travels to do so? The entire nation of Canada and the entire globe is looking at B.C. and saying: “Look at those morons, they would rather sit around and smoke their pot and beg for it to be legal instead of actually doing the work required to make their province a better place by adhering to the law and encouraging each other to do so.” Once again, B.C. shows its lack of integrity to the world. So there are no misconceptions about my experience, I use it for medical purposes occasionally. I am, after all, spinal cord injured and a victim of severe traumas. I use it in only small amounts once in a while to alleviate certain symptoms. I don’t smoke big fat joints all day, every day, such is not proper use in my opinion, although for some individuals it might be but only in rare cases. I can live just ¿ne without it and I’m sure a large percentage of the people that use it can live just ¿ne without it as well. It’s past due time to get real. When I ¿rst tried it, it scared me so I looked into it in depth and detail. I feel more people should develop the personal integrity to do the same. It’s not a substance for everyone, and given its side effects, it should in no way be available to adults as a legal substance like alcohol. Look at what booze has done for us, nothing positive but kill millions and fuel government/corporate corruptions. We are supposed to learn from our mistakes, not repeat them over and over, only slightly different each time. There are times for absolutes, especially when it comes to our health and our social concerns that can have long-term impact such as this. This is a drug, and like all other drugs, it should be prescribed by a learned physician only and not be left up to just anyone to selfmedicate outside of the judicial and medical processes. Charles W. Stewart Penticton

dollar. When a company is sold, usually but not always, the new owners don’t want to pay existing high wages and great bene¿t packages, therefore they get rid of the existing employees and start off fresh with the lowest wage they can offer for that position. Sound familiar to many of you? I’m sure it does. I had a friend who worked at a company for 26 years (wish I could name it). When new owners bought and took over, they ¿red her along with several of her longtime co-workers with the lame excuse that their positions were no longer needed (great loophole words used by companies). I mean, hey, why pay someone $23 an hour that has incredible medical/dental bene¿ts, when they can ¿re that person, saying their job is no longer needed or necessary, rename the company, rename the job title and hire someone for $10 an hour with no bene¿ts to do the exact same job? And what’s worse is, that’s the loophole that makes it legal for employers to do in this country. Sad reality. Bad government to allow it to happen. Is any job really safe? Do any employers really value their employees? Wendy Tapping Penticton

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I am tired of the bickering in Parliament about the cost of the proposed F-35 acquisition. I see no reason why the maintenance costs should be included. After

all, whatever jets we have at that future date will require maintenance. It would be better if we had a Canadian out¿t build our future jet. How about Bombardier? We could have a plane that can Ày, travel on snow and water. A JetSki-Doo. David Wootton Penticton

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ministrators and Interior Health to make sure learning objectives are met. Board chair Ginny Manning blamed familiar ¿nancial pressures for the loss of the position: “Our budget is getting down to the point where, sadly, some of these kinds of programs have been affected.” The Family Life position would have been vacant at the end of the year anyway due to the retirement of teacher Brenda Kroschinsky, who did not respond to requests for comment.

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International ﬂavour for kid’s fest Steve Waldner Western News Staff

With dinosaurs, Juno-award winning musicians and break dancers who “pop and lock” to the sound of a cello the 10th Annual Rotary Okanagan International Children’s Festival is shaping up to be dynamic. The festival, which runs from May 24-26 at Okanagan Lake Park, is bringing in acts from around the world of all different varieties. “That our world is bigger than we think sometimes,” said Conrad Burek, executive director of the festival, when asked what he wants people to come away from the festival with. “We’re bringing in people from Senegal and Australia, and we’re reminded that there’s more out there.” To this end, the fes-

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tival is bringing in acts such as: Australian theatre-group Erth’s Dinosaur Petting Zoo, a large-scale puppet-show where children and adults alike get a chance to see, pet and feed dinosaurs; the Breakdance for Solo Cello group, where ¿ve dancers breakdance to classical music; Elage Diouf, a senegalese mu-

sician who won 2011’s Juno award for world music album of the year; among many more. “We really bring to this area an international feel, that’s what I think we do,” said Burek. “We bring in acts that nobody else does in the South Okanagan, and I think that’s also reÀected by the amount of attendance

that we have every year. “What we’re trying to do is take a global snapshot of what is happening artistically around the world and we strive to do that and offer that to the kids in the area of the South Okanagan,” he added. Burek said by sharing the cost of having these tours with other Canadian international festivals, it makes them affordable for the average family. For those who can’t dedicate an entire weekend to seeing the great performances offered by the festival, there will be a vaudeville night on Friday at Cleland Theatre, where the bigger acts will all perform over the span of two hours. Tickets to that are $20. “It’s great for the ADD crowd,” Burek joked. To buy tickets or ¿nd more info visit www. okchildrensfest.com.

Art bridging cultures opens at gallery Steve Waldner Western News Staff

Students from the Outma Sqilx’w Cultural School will be sharing their artwork with the area in an exhibition at the Penticton Art Gallery opening on Friday. While the school is a stonesthrow away from Penticton, there are greater divisions between the reserve and the city than just the Parkway Channel, said Paul Crawford, curator and director of the Penticton Art Gallery. “I would love to do something with the kids up there and just bridge that gap,” said Crawford. “I live by the channel too, and that channel is such a dividing force between them and us, and to me it’s always just boggled my mind. I’d love to ¿nd ways to build bridges between our community and their community, because it’s really just one community.” To Crawford, this exhibition is the ¿rst step towards not building bridges, but also to evoking social change.

“They’ve got a much deeper signi¿cance to the plants and the animals and all that stuff, and I think that’s something that’s culturally ingrained within them,” said Crawford. “If we could just expand that and provide a greater insight into that world, then maybe we’d all have a greater appreciation of the landscape around us, and next time instead of ploughing over a rare ecosystem, we might look at it a little bit differently and think maybe let’s look at this how we can address land issues differently. “I’m not expecting these kids to be the activists, but maybe the catalysts for us to look at things a little bit differently,” he added. One such student is 10-yearold Skyler Kruger, whose picture “A view from Outma to Okanagan Lake” will be featured in the exhibition. Kruger is excited to be in the exhibition, and hopes people will like his work. The cultural school’s teachers, as well as following standard B.C. curriculum, also teach the

students their native language and Okanagan hand-drumming songs. The students also regularly take part in traditional activities such as root digging, medicine gathering and sweats. The exhibition, opening on May 18 at 6 p.m., will be based upon the students Okanagan heritage, as well as indigenous plants and animals that are native to the Okanagan valley. As well, there will be a series of digital photographs depicting the students participating in culturally important acts of the Sqilx’w people. Michele Woitzik, administrator of the Outma Sqilx’w Cultural School, said she feels the exhibition is opening doors and creating cultural opportunities for her students. “Both Paul (Crawford) and I hope that this is the beginning of a long-term relationship to both promote sharing of our heritage to foster a greater understanding of the Okanagan culture and to plan some project-based learning opportunities for our students.”

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Like a travel writer, a comic artist can be imaginative, explore inner thoughts and create dialogue. At the same time, graphic artists can use visuals, and aren’t limited by the footage they get. Jerusalem is predicted to become an international bestseller, having already won the Best Comic Book Album at the Angouleme International Comics Festival Prize this year. Delisle is the ¿rst Canadian to have won this prestigious award. After exploring North Korea, Burma and Israel you might wonder where Delisle is headed next. It turns out, however, that he is living comfortably in Southern France. He and his wife decided that stints in remote and often dangerous locations were getting too dif¿cult to manage with growing kids. Not to worry. Although it doesn’t include travel, Delisle is currently working on a new project. Heather Allen is a writer and reader who live in Penticton. allenh@telus.net

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Mad Melody Records is kicking off the long weekend by presenting the Yin & Yang DJ/hip hop event at The Cannery Stage Theater on Friday. In conjunction with West Ave Productions, the two record labels bring some of their best artists to the show including Mad Melody Records artists MC Bodhi, P-City, Adanacmorf, Toxik Emissionz and Jay-E. West Ave production artists that will be performing include found Abstrskt Sonance, Pixy, Reveal and Kelowna independent DJ/electronic artist Mode. The two labels host similar sounding artists to create a well-blended show. Headlining is 19-year-old Pixy, a female vocalist emerging in the hip hop/dub step genre that brings a captivating stage presence and orignal sound. Alongside her will be Abstrskt Sonance, who is quickly raising to be one of B.C.’s most upcoming artists. He performed at Shambhala this year and works closely with legendary Vancouver rapper Emotionz.

Mad Melody hip hop artists will open the event with Jay-E, Toxik Emissionz, MC Bodhi, P-City and Kelowna duo Adanacmorf consisting of Ceald Fate and JDK Non-Stop. DJ electronic artist Mode will end the night with a full blown dance party performing his pump up dance beats putting everyone in a proper dancing mindset. This will be accompanied by a spectacular light show. In the lobby a concession will be selling pop, water, snacks and homemade baked goods. A table will also be set up with t-shirt sales and a donation jar in support of Mad Melody Records, helping cover their touring expenses for the upcoming ArtsWells Festival. Fibonacci Cafe and Roastery is sponsoring the event and will also have a table set up selling premium coffee. The Yin & Yang show is on Friday at the Cannery Stage Theatre (1475 Fairview Rd.). Doors open at 7 p.m. with the show starting at 7:30 p.m. This is an all-ages event and tickets are $10.

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THE CANADIAN CONTINGENT marches along a section of 12th Avenue near the Osoyoos border crossing where they met up with a group of Americans for the annual Mother’s Day March for Peace. Just over 100 people turned up for the festivities.

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zetti of Tonasket, Wash. agreed with his Canadian counterpart. “We’re living in a world full of hate and fear and I’m just bringing my peaceful nature here to try and help people understand that there are other ways of dealing with issues in the world besides military might,” he said holding a handful of coloured streamers. “Peace begins with the individual. It has to be part of your heart, and if each one of us had it in our heart, then we would see things change. “When you see the evil, it is not incumbent upon you to complete the task, but it is imperative that you begin it, and that’s what I do every year here: I begin the task again.” He warned people that government is not a “spectator sport” and only through participation can changes be brought about. As he has in past years, NDP MP Alex Atamanenko (B.C. Southern Interior) attended the rally to

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Some new residents tried to set up housekeeping in Downtown Penticton this week, but were soon sent on their way by city of¿cials. “There was a huge swarm yesterday. It was a foot long if not longer, it was just huge, just massive,” said Rita Peterson. “People were walking through all these bees, I don’t think they knew what they were.” The swarm of honeybees, following their queen, were attempting to build a home in a cityowned tree along Martin Street, near the Decoy Tavern. “The bees were making a little home in the trees and the city came down with a beekeeper and I guess he got the queen bee,” said Peterson, who was concerned that the swarm lingered after the removal of the queen. Though it was about half the size as the day before, she described the remaining swarm as between a baseball and a football in size. “From what I understand, the branch was totally covered. Apparently this branch was completely covered and it was very thick,” said Simone Blais, communications director for the City of Penticton.

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A BEEKEEPER, working for the City of Penticton, carefully removes the queen from a swarm of bees trying to set up housekeeping in a downtown tree Monday. With the queen removed, the rest of the swarm was expected to dissipate.

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Oliver’s Red Cross chapter got a boost to their ability to help those in need when one of their programs, aptly named HELP, received a much-needed expansion. HELP, or the Health Equipment Loan Program, is an initiative by the Red Cross to provide medical equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers to people who need them on a short-term basis. All the Red Cross asks in return is for a donation — which is quite cheap compared to the cost of renting the equipment. Oliver’s expansion represents one part of a provincewide renewal plan for the program. Many different groups of the community came together to help with the project including: the Town of Oliver; the Oliver Kiwanis Club; the Knights of Columbus; and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. The project entailed the Oliver Red Cross client service site gaining a new storage area for the medial equipment built as well as gaining amenities such as a fax machine, copy machine, a new desk and ¿ling space. Wilma Corriveau has been volunteering with the Red Cross for the last 11 years, and is the Oliver centre’s team

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Astronomers mark solar eclipse Public invited to witness the event Sunday at Dominion observatory Steve Waldner Western News Staff

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DUCKS MAKE A SPLASH — Close to 900 rubber duckies were poured into Okanagan River channel Saturday for the Kinette Club’s second annual race in support of the Penticton Regional Hospital’s pediatric ward. The ﬁrst duck across the ﬁnish line at the other end of the channel earned $500. As luck had it, the winning entry was held by Summerland Mayor Janice Perrino, also executive director of the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation, who donated the money back. The event raised $2,200.

While our ancestors took the sun being blotted out by the moon as a sign of suffering and ill-omen, some people in the South Okanagan are taking it as something a little different — a sign for celebration. The Okanagan Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada will be holding an event on Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m., weather permitting, to celebrate and observe a partial solar eclipse occurring that night. To this end, astronomers at the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory will be setting up a number of special telescopes to allow participants to observe the different nuances of the sun, from the dark sunspots on its surface to the bright red prominences around its edge. As well, there will be a number of astronomy experts on hand to talk about the eclipse and to help any astronomical newbies who may be in attendance. The society will also be providing free solar eclipse glasses to those in attendance. Dave Gamble, a past-president of the Okanagan Centre of the astronomical society, said not only is the event fun; it’s a safe way to view the eclipse. “You’re tempted to look at the sun, but it’s extremely dangerous to do that,” said Gamble. “In this way, you’d have approved eyewear so you could really enjoy it, and you could pick the brains of people who know quite a bit about astronomy.” The partial eclipse, which should start around 5 p.m., will see 68 per cent of the sun being covered by the moon. The eclipse will be over at around 7:20 p.m. No one should look at the sun without proper eye-

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MEMBERS OF THE PENTICTON VEES (right to left) Travis St. Denis, Joey Benik and Bryce Gervais receive a hero’s welcome at the South Okanagan Events Centre Wednesday at the end of the parade route in the team’s honour. Below: Two of the more colourful members of the Penticton Vees victory parade wave to onlookers along the Main Street section of the route to the SOEC.

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The entire Penticton Vees squad was given the Most Valuable Player award at a ceremony last night at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Fitting, for a team that zoomed its way through a 42-game winning streak, set a new BCHL team record for 20 playoff wins and ended the year with the RBC Cup national championship, their Àrst in 26 years. “I can’t tell you how proud I am that you’re bringing home the RBC Cup to British Columbia,” said Premier Christie Clark, in a video message from Tokyo. “We are so proud of what you have accomplished. Go Penticton.” Cowbells rang as the Vees received awards but took it up a notch for the fan favourite award. Penticton-born Vees player Cody DePourcq was described as a person who plays with his heart on his sleeve and never steps down from a challenge. The unsung hero award went to the Vees player who often scored a substantial but unrecognized goal for the team. The crowd heard how Steven Fogarty was a big part of the team not only offensively but defensively. Fogarty was used in all situations this year. The Most Inspirational Player award went to Travis St. Denis. He was fourth in team scoring this Known around the Okanagan for fresh food & excellent service!

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After cruising to an undefeated regular season, the Princess Margaret Mustangs girls soccer squad ran into some tough competition at the Okanagan championships. Grade 12 player Yolanda George said the competition at the tournament was a lot higher calibre than they faced throughout the season. Still she thought her team, which ¿nished ¿fth overall, played well during the tournament that was held on Tuesday and Wednesday at King’s Park in Penticton. “I think we talked to each other really well and our passing was really strong,” said George. Grade 11 teammate Kari Pym agreed, and said the team will take a lot of experience back for next season. “Even though we lost most of our games here it was good to play against better teams that we had to put more of an effort into which will help us get stronger for next year,” said Pym. The growth in the Mustangs is evident in how collected they kept in the team’s ¿nal match. The Mustangs won the game 1-0 over Westsyde Whundas in sudden death overtime. Pym had the opportunity to end the game off a nice pass, but her shot sailed just wide of the goalpost. The Mustangs rallied their second efforts on getting control of the ball to net the game-winner. The play was whistled down just to the left of the goal and Jessie Olfert punted the ball over a wall of Whundas players, placing it perfectly in front of the net where Taylor Corrie snuck it past the keeper.

Corrie also scored the Mustangs only goal in the tournament opener, which they lost 3-1 to the SaHali Sabres. The Mustangs bounced back for their second match, defeating Revelstoke Rams 3-1 with goals from Corrie, Nicole Mann and Olfert. In a stingy defensive match, the Mustangs lost 1-0 to Okanagan Mission Huskies on Wednesday morning to set up them up for their ¿nal game against the Whundas. “We have a very young team and I though they all played very well this season,” said Mustangs coach Terry Olfert, who is a hockey coach and has never taken the reigns on the soccer pitch before. “They worked really hard on their passing this year and they had great communication in the group which includes Grade 9 up to Grade 12 players. They worked well as a team and I think that is what made it a really fun year.” The Sa-Hali Sabres, Kalamalka Lakers and Valleyview Vikings all earned berths to the provincial championship.

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Nike also shut down their store so the athletes could shop with a discount and set up a locker room at the meet venue that had lockers with each of the athletes’ name on it and a swag bag including everything from spikes, shoes to a tracksuit and more. “They treated us like professional athletes and we came home with a whole bag of new train-

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some momentum for Track and Field Canada. It’s a great opportunity for the kids and now provincials isn’t the only thing they can work towards,” said Waterman. Waterman said the event ran like clockwork, had an international feel to it and the trio from Penticton, handled themselves well, proving they are “really great student athletes.”

“It was really great and showed the kids that hard work pays off and helped them realize what they need to do to get to that next level. Thanks to Nike for the event and to Cobb’s Bread for helping us fundraise to get there,” said Waterman. The Penticton track and Àeld athletes now will work towards club provincials this June in Coquitlam.

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COWORK PENTICTON founders Jennifer and Nicholas Vincent prepare for their radio interview in Peach City Radio’s temporary studio at the facility. PCRS will be broadcasting from the shared office space during the Meadowlark Festival this weekend.

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Only a few months after the project was first announced, Cowork Penticton has opened its doors. Co-founder Jennifer Vincent said the time since February, when they took over the lease to the old church at 125 Eckhardt, has been spent fitting out the building and painting it, as well as securing a zoning amendment from city council and going through a building inspection. “For something that is innovative, it has moved quite quickly. Of course, it feels like mud when you are in the middle of it,” said Vincent. Cowork is essentially a shared office space, where independent professionals can utilize shared facilities. In Cowork Penticton’s case, people can join on a monthto-month basis or as a drop-in, for as little as a day. There are

meeting rooms, printers, projectors and a self-serve coffee bar as well as two larger private rooms that can be rented for board meetings, workshops and similar activities. “The first community that usually steps forward is the tech community,” said Vincent. “What we discovered here is that while there is interest there, there was also interest among people who work at home in a variety of capacities: accountants, academics, consultants. Anyone really, who bases their life around using a laptop with a strong Internet connection.” Over the long weekend, however, they will be playing host to the Peach City Community Radio Society, who will be broadcasting in conjunction with the Meadowlark Festival on 94.5 FM. “We’re really excited about it. community radio brings a wonderful vibe here,” said Vincent. “They will be here from 7:30 a.m.

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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking Class 1 Drivers to haul dry vans Western Canada & US. Only drivers with 2 years exp. & US border crossing capability. Local Drivers also required. Dedicated tractors, paid drops, direct deposit. No phone calls Fax 250-546-0600

Education/Trade Schools TAYLOR PRO TRAINING *Heavy Equipment Operator Training *Commercial Driver Training Call today 1-877-860-7627 www.taylorprotraining.com

Farm Workers OLIVER Fruit House, 3496 Fitzgerald Rd, Kelowna is looking for farm workers for cherry harvest & general farm work. Seasonal, 40hrs/wk minimum, 7 days/wk weather permitting. $10.25/hr, Cherry harvest at piece rate. Email resumes to oliverfruithouse@shaw.ca

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Employment

Help Wanted

An Earthmoving Company in Alberta is looking for a 3rd year or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will be part of a team maintaining and servicing our ﬂeet of Cat dozers, graders and rock trucks plus Deere/Hitachi excavators. You will work at our Modern Shop at Edson, Alberta with some associated ﬁeld work. Call Contour Construction at (780)723-5051 ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call 250-979-4357 to set up your FREE consultation in Pentiction. Donna Mihalcheon CA,CIRP 31 years experience. BDO Canada Limited Trustee in Bankruptcy, #200 -1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna, BC. V1Y 9X1

JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! No experience necessary, we will train. Must be 18+yrs. of age. Students Welcome. 250-8603590 Email:info@plazio.ca

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call 250-979-4357 to set up your FREE consultation in Pentiction. Donna Mihalcheon CA,CIRP 31 years experience. BDO Canada Limited Trustee in Bankruptcy, #200 -1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna, BC. V1Y 9X1 Busy service station and restaurant in Penticton is looking for full and part time cooks and cashiers, must be available for evenings and weekends, competitive wages, staff incentives and a great work environment, please email resume with references to: lanconmanagement@telus.net DELIVERY DRIVER POSITION AVAILABLE Knowledge of Penticton & previous delivery driving an asset, Customer Service,must have safe driving record & able to provide copy Apply by Resume ONLY: Attention: Shannon Shoppers Drug Mart 203 701-1301 Main Street Penticton, BC

We are looking for a Parts Counter person to do Technician/Front Counter Sales and who will perform a variety of duties including; interacting with customers, ﬁlling parts orders for customers and internally. Great Customer service, knowledge of Chrysler/Dodge parts, mechanical aptitude and computer experience is an asset. Please apply by emailing resumes to: service@parkerschrysler.com, attention: Fixed Operations Manager

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Sentes Chevrolet is now looking to ﬁll a position in the detail department. This opportunity is available immediately and represents a full-time position with a dynamic, fast-paced automotive company. Excellent wages and good hours. Must have detail experience. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by email with resume, cover letter, and references to humanresources@sentes.com. Please “SC Detail: your name” as the subject line.

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Housekeeping Position - Now accepting resume’s for the 2012 season. “The Villa at Hester Creek” has an opportunity available in housekeeping. This position requires a self starter who is energetic and able to take direction. This is a seasonal position approximately from May 1st until October 31st. Ability to work weekends is a must.

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“The Villa at Hester Creek” is a six suite executive bed and breakfast located on Road #8 at Hester Creek Estate Winery in Oliver, BC. Please call 250-498-4435 for an appointment with the villa manager. Resume and references are required.

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The Penticton Western News, has an opening for a Classiﬁed Advisor/ Administrative Support Person, part-time. This position will offer a variety of duties in a fast paced customer service driven environment. If you are experienced in computer applications and have great keyboarding skills this could be the right opportunity for you. Please email resume to: ofﬁce@pentictonwesternnews.com No Phone Calls

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Sentes Chevrolet is now hiring for the following position: Lube Technician. This opportunity represents a full-time position with a dynamic, fastpaced automotive company. Excellent wages and beneﬁts. Applicant must have previous experience and their own tools. Please send your cover letter, resume, and references to humanresources@sentes.com. and use “SC Lube Tech: your name” as your subject line. Have a current driver’s abstract available in the event you are contacted for an interview.

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5-6 full time seasonal workers, 40-60 hours per week, $1214/hr depending on experience, duties include: pruning, thinning, farm work, picking fruit, 250-493-6523 An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilﬁeld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. Appliance Service Company requires Qualiﬁed Technician/ Contractor in the Okanagan area. Must have experience to work on commercial & domestic appliances. Please email: moe.andersons@shaw.ca

For more information contact: Okanagan College Trades and Apprenticeship Tel: 250-862-5457 or 877-755-2266 toll free 250-492-4305 ext. 3220 in Penticton Email: trades@okanagan.bc.ca www.okanagan.bc.ca/trades

Nature’s Fare Markets Penticton is hiring for a part time position in our vitamin department. Applicants must have exceptionally good customer service skills, a background in natural foods, vitamins and herbs is an asset. We offer a competitive starting wage and other staff initiatives. If you enjoy working in a positive and rewarding environment please drop off resumes to #104-2210 Main St. Penticton. Or e-mail resume to bobbi_krien@naturesfare.com

SALES PROFESSIONAL Sentes Chevrolet is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic individual who would like become a member of the Sales Team. If you are interested in pursuing a professional sales career in the automotive industry please forward your resume to dougsharpe@sentes.com. Our apprentice program and salary guarantee may be exactly what you are looking for.

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Enjoy a creative environment? Understand the power of advertising? The Kelowna Capital News is on the hunt for a full-time salesperson. For 82 years, the Capital News has been an essential part of Kelowna and the surrounding area—now you can be an essential part of the Capital News. We are looking for an exceptional sales person that’s as comfortable talking to tattoo artists as boardroom executives. You are creative, persuasive, fearless and have passion in everything you do. Every day you will take our incredible brand out into the Kelowna market and convey the many beneﬁts of advertising with the Capital News. Valid driver’s license and vehicle in good working order required for this position. For the right individual this could be the best job in the Okanagan. If you’re ready for a sales challenge and all the beneﬁts that come with it, send your resume by Friday, May 18th, 2012. Attention: Karen Hill Publisher, Kelowna Capital News 2495 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC V1X 7K2 fax: 250-862-5275 email: khill@kelownacapnews.com No phone calls please.

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Services

Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Help Wanted

Handypersons

Moving & Storage

Pets

Free Items

Garage Sales

Misc. for Sale

SAND BLASTER wanted in WinďŹ eld. Experienced. Please fax resume to 250-766-1350 or phone 250-862-1345

Renoâ€™s, landscaping, decks, fences, lawn mowing, hedge trimming, painting, retaining walls, dump hauls, will do anything, (250)809-1454

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

Aussie/Shepherd/Border Collie X. Merles tri-color,bi-color pups. $500.( 250)-769-6795 DOBERMAN pups,2 left. Ready to go now. $400.ea Can deliver.(778)212-2468 Pomeranian pups, variety of unique colors. 250-547-6963. email:e-ore@telus.net ROTTWEILER puppies for sale. Born March 21 and ready to go. 250-498-6553 or cnemeth1@telus.net. $800.

Sharp TV with Maple TV cabinet, tall walnut bookshelf, must take/pick up all three, (250)493-5887

Yard Sale, Sat., May 19, 8am1pm, 1641 Carmi Ave., 3 households, power tools, toys, wall tile, building material incl. Ikea stainless steel free standing sink unit complete with sink, Ikea 12 2x4 wall cabinets new, ofďŹ ce supplies, misc. household items

24th ANNUAL ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SALE sponsored by the Vernon Collectors Club at Vernon Curling Rink on Fri. May 25th from 3pm-8pm & Sat. May 26th from 10am-4pm. Approx. 125 tables.$3 admission is good for both days.

VISIONS 1 HOUR OPTICAL Now accepting applications! Part-time positions available Experience preferred, but not necessary, we will train the right individual. Must be willng to work some weekends and evenings. Please apply in person with resume to: Visions 1 Hour Optical Cherry Lane Shopping Center Youth Park Ambassadors Staff are required to provide general supervision of the Penticton Youth Park during peak hours in summer months. Responsibilities will include ensuring a safe environment free of violence, bullying and vandalism; directing appropriate usage of the skate park; programming of activities; and promoting safety and appropriate safety equipment including helmets. Please submit resumes by June 4, 12 noon to Shelie Best, Penticton Community Centre, 325 Power St, Penticton BC, V2A 7K9. Ph: 490-2437 Fx: 490-2427 shelie.best@penticton.ca

Trades, Technical CABINETMAKER required for custom work in busy mid to high-end cabinet shop in Penticton - South Okanagan. Journeyman status an asset but not required. Substantial custom experience required, must be able to work on site occasionally. Wages based on experience. Forward resume by fax to (250)492-6050 or email as a PDF ďŹ le to jobs@elliscreek.com. EXPERIENCED LAMINATE countertop installer required for shop based out of Vernon, serving the Okanagan Region. Willing to train the right person with related experience. Will require your own tools and transportation. Please fax resume to Ian 1- 250-260-3235

ClassiďŹ eds Get Results! Home Improvements BATHROOM and Basement Renovations. Looking to add a new Bathroom or ďŹ nish off that Basement. Serving the South Okanagan. Call for a Free Estimate. 250-488-5338 BELCAN Painting & Renos Licensed-Insured-WCB, Painting, Tiles, Flooring, Finishing Carpentry, Kitchen & Bath Renoâ€™s. Call Len 250-486-8800

GREAT Canadian Builders Ltd. â€œTurning Houses into Homes.â€? Your complete renovation specialists. 25 years experience. All interior & exterior work, concrete, sheds, garages, fences, rooďŹ ng, decks, drywall, framing. Restorations, additions. Licensed and insured, for your free estimate call Steve, 250-488-0407 Honest Skilled Carpenter Available for all aspects of carpentry. Specializing in DECKS, pergolas, tile, framing,drywall, ďŹ nishing. Reas. rates. 20 yrs exp. Photos & refs avail Contact Paul 250-486-4739 Rob Hurren Carpentry, renovations big and small, kitchen and bath remodeling, doors trim work, ďŹ nishing and more, professional design available, call Rob 250-809-7131

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21 years exp. in apartment management, small or large, refâ€™s avail., (778)476-0129

Journeyman Carpenter available for new home construction & renoâ€™s. We do: framing, fencing, decks, garages, roofs, basements, siding sofďŹ t, facia etc. Serving the Okanagan, avail. by contract or hourly. 10% seniors disc., free estimates, book before May 18 and WE WILL PAY THE HST! Call now, (250)770-1314

Services

VINYL DECKING

Work Wanted

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Armor Decking sales & installation. **10 year warranty** Serving the Okanagan Valley for the past 9 yearsFree estimates for complete deck repairs Composite decking Structure repairs / Tiling S. Okanagan 250-490-5630 Kelowna 778-214-0824 email: info@ricklynrenos.ca

Landscaping

Painting & Decorating Here Come the Painters, local & in 11th year, interior/exterior, free estimate, 250-486-2331 Painting and Paper Hanging Excellent work. 35 years experience. Small jobs welcome. Dave Barnett Decorating 497-7912

Painting, Installs & Repairs. 20 yrs exp., References, Insured, Licensed, WCB, Timely & reasonable cost, Glenic Industries, Nick (250)486-2359

Rubbish Removal PENTICTON Junk Removal! Anything goes! Household waste, furniture and appliances to the dump 250-770-0827

Sundecks VINYL DECKING installs. Aluminum/Glass Railing Installs. Time for a new Deck?.. We build Decks too.!!! Call 250-488-5338 for a Free Estimate. Serving Kelowna to Osoyoos.

Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs PENGUIN MFG. HOT TUB COVERS. 250-493-5706

Tree Services Waltâ€™s Stump Grinding. For all your stump removal needs. Fast and friendly service, call 250-492-2494, 250-488-6401

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx. 800lbs. Large square bales, 3x3x8, $160/ton. Delivery avail. on larger orders. 250838-6630 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.

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

EMERALD CEDAR EDGING Buy Direct From Grower, 6ft.-10 for $240, Planting + Delivery available. Call Budget Nurseries 250-498-2189

SPRING LAMBS - order now. Ready Aug., also young rams, Call (250)497-6049.

Trades, Technical

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Contractors PHIL KENNEDY Master Carpenter Old Fashioned Service (250)492-5202

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

Garden & Lawn Locally Grown Hedging

CEDARS $ 10

350

7-8 ft. for Other sizes available up to 9ft.

GIARDINO 250-493-0007 149 Upper Bench Rd. S.

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CertiďŹ ed Millwrights & Electricians Across British Columbia TOLKO INDUSTRIES LTD. is currently seeking CertiďŹ ed Millwrights and Electricians to join our teams across BC. We are an equal opportunity employer and this position offers an excellent pension and beneďŹ t program.

MILLWRIGHTS â€˘ Interprovincial Journeyperson CertiďŹ cate required â€˘ Mill experience a deďŹ nite asset â€˘ Welding certiďŹ cate would be a beneďŹ t

ELECTRICIANS â€˘ Interprovincial Journeyperson CertiďŹ cate required â€˘ PLC experience a deďŹ nite asset â€˘ Industrial construction experience a plus Strong values of Safety, Respect, Progressiveness, Open Communication, Integrity and ProďŹ t guide us at Tolko. READY TO APPLY YOURSELF? If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being part of our community, please visit our website at: www.tolko.com and submit your resume by May 21, 2012 or fax: (1)250.546.2240

Garage Sales

FREE to good homes kittens, 6wks old 250-488-7619

2481 McKenzie St., Sat., 8am1pm, camping gear, houseware, tools, much more, no early birds please BIG Garage Sale, parrot cage, was $450, asking $100obo, custom jewelry, artiďŹ cial/real ďŹ‚owers, household, much more, Sat., 8-11am, 112 Stocks Court Caravilla Multi Yard Sales, Sat., May 19, 8am-2pm, drive through 3105 S. Main St. & Wilson St. entrances. Dauphin Park Annual Garage Sale May 19,20 8:30-3pm, 197 Dauphin Ave. Dauphin MHP Family yard sale, Sat., May 19, 8 am - noon, 86 Okanagan Ave. West KEREMEOS 106 Copperhead Rd., 1/2 mile east of Rodeo Grounds, 5th annual sale, new found treasures, collectables, antiques, garden decor, silver jewlery, everything you can imagine. May 19-21, 8am-5 pm. Lots of useful things, tools, furniture, recreational items & more, Sat/Sun, 7:30 am - 2:00 pm, 186 Cauldron Crt. May 18, 4-7pm, May 19, 8am2pm, May 20, 8-2, #53-3245 Paris St., Whitewater MHP Multi-family yard sale, 8am2pm, Sat., May 19, no early birds, Coldron Court Sat., May 19, 355 Waterford Ave, 8am, no early birds, proceeds to BC Special Olympics Sat., May 19, 8am-noon, 402 Alder St., most items $2 or less, books, kids, household SEVEN or MORE houses having garage sales on the same street on the same day! WESTWOOD DRIVE (Westbench) Saturday the 19th. Yard Sale, baby stuff, movies, kitchen items, books & much more, Sat., May 19, 8am-1pm, #26-3245 Paris St. Yard Sale, Sat., May 19th, 9-1, 125 Kent Pl., Skaha Estates, â€œIzabellaâ€™s Goodiesâ€?

Garden & Lawn

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances large Panasonic AC, $50, small Beaumark AC, $30, have booklets, clothes dryer, good cond., $50, 12ft ext. ladder, $50, (250)492-4922 Slight scratch and dent. SAVE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS! Washer/Dryer set starting at $399. Ranges starting at $299 LG TV 50â€™â€™ $499.CANADIAN LIQUIDATORS 250-490-0554.

Auctions BC LIVESTOCK is holding a ranch equipment auction Saturday May 26th 10:30A.M. For Craig Ervin of Lone Butte. Tractors, haying equipment, backhoe, trucks, tools, saddles & tack, skidooâ€™s, quads, lots, lots more. View website at www.bclivestock.bc.ca F.M.I. Call 250-573-3939

Farm Equipment Cherry Hydro cooler, 2 compressors, 7.5hp & 5hp, stainless steel tank, 40-50 boxes per hour, good condition, $50,000obo, (250)498-9696

Firearms Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, The best little gunshop around May long weekend business hours, Fri 10-8, Sat 10-4, Closed Tues, May 22, 4-1691 Powick Rd. Kel. 250-762-7575

Free Items

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â€˘ Dethatching, Aeration, Lawn Refurbishing â€˘ Professional Evergreen Hedge, Fruit Tree and Landscape Pruner â€˘ Experienced Xeriscape Garden Renovator â€˘ Basic Fruit Tree and Landscape p Pest Control Programs g

Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63â€™ & 90â€™ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C â€œCabsâ€?20â€™40â€™45â€™53â€™ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com FORK LIFTS For sale, 18 to choose from, Toyota, Cat., & Hyster, 250-861-9171 Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Musical Instruments Guitars, ampliďŹ ers, drums, keyboards, band & string instruments, music books & access., music lessons, sales & rentals, Skaha Sound, 51 Nanaimo Ave. E, 250-492-4710

Sporting Goods Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, The best little gunshop around May long weekend business hours, Fri 10-8, Sat 10-4, Closed Tues, May 22, 4-1691 Powick Rd. Kel. 250-762-7575

Real Estate

Medical Supplies Shoprider Mobility Scooters & Powerchairs. New & Used, New Stair & Platform Lifts, Kel: 250-764-7757 Vernon: 250542-3745 T-free 888-542-3745 www.okmobility.ca

Misc. for Sale 1995 Kodiak Camper 9â€™5â€? Brand new air condition $7,500. Call home 250-4992161 cell 250-502- 5000 2 different pairs foam back drapes, gold in color, 100â€?x63â€?, 150â€?x84â€?, only used 8 months,$250, 250-490-0906

Acreage for Sale 3 Acres, Whitevale Area, Lumby. Flat, trees, drilled well, Services to driveway. Price $230,000.00 + HST OBO. 250-547-6932. $97,500 10.4 acres Lot H Arrow Lakes area 250-269-7328 Picâ€™s email selkirk8@telus.net Owner Financing, 5 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 kitchen, on 5 1/2 acres, in Enderby, small barn & horse shelters, owner will take mobile/RV or property for down payment. Asking $439,000. 250-309-1506.

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Auctions

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Real Estate

Rentals

Commercial/ Industrial Property

Mobile Homes & Parks

Apt/Condo for Rent

Duplex / 4 Plex

Suites, Lower

Recreational/Sale

BROCKTON COURT

Bright, 2 bdrm apt in adult bldg in Penticton. Excellent location, walking distance to Skaha beach, walk-in clinic & Wal-Mart. In-suite laundry. NS NP. $870/mo includes covered parking & all appliances. Ref’s req’d. Avail July 1. Phone 250-494-7636.

SUMMERLAND. seniors 55+, retire with us! Bright spacious 2-bdrm townhome wonderfully updated in quiet area of town, walking distance to everything you need. Huge balcony, private yard. $860/mo includes garden/ lawn care and lots of parking. On-site owner, N/S, N/P, references, credit check. 250-404-0327 or 490-1739.

New, 1bdrm grnd ﬂoor, ns, $900 (incl util, cable, int) avail. June 1, (778)476-2780

1988 21ft Toyota Slumber Queen MH, propane stove fridge, ac, 132K, $8900 obo, (250)497-6134 1996 10ft Caribou Camper, fully loaded, seldom used. Must be sold $8,800.obo (250)260-4435 1996 Corsair 30’ 5th Wheel, excel. cond. queen bed, 2-skylights, a/c, m/w.,etc. $15,900 in SouthValley RV Park, OK Falls. Lease lot $359/mo. available. Steps from park to beach 778-867-8735

Investment Opportunity, two commercial buildings in Penticton’s Industrial Area, 635, 645 & 647 Okanagan Ave., 3 rental shops, $650,000, Phone (250)496-5544 or check ComFree.com for details #301194

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Open Houses

For Sale By Owner Owner Financing, 5 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 kitchens, on 5 1/2 acres, in Enderby, small barn & horse shelters, owner will take mobile/RV or property for down payment. Asking $439,000. 250-309-1506. PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $140,000. Also: 1 precious 3 acre parcel, owner ﬁnancing. 250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.co WEST Bench, Penticton - 3BR, 2BA on .54 private lot. Character home with many upgrades in beautiful, park-like setting. 250-492-2151

Houses For Sale ******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576

OPEN House in Fintry Delta,on the west side of Okanagan Lake. Saturday May 19th and Sunday May 20th from 11am to 4pm. Located at 390 Shorts Road, Fintry Delta. Two bedroom, two bathroom, 820 sq. ft. home, detached double garage, year round living. Steps from lake! Priced at $279,900. Contact Barb/Bill: bstebbs@telus.net or 604 789 0953

RV Sites 35ft Prowler with 8x20 edition, lots of upgrades, Ok Falls, $23,500, 250-473-9131, or 778-515-4565 after 6pm

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1 & 2 bdrm, newly reno’d suites. Secured access, util incl, near hospital, bus route and close to all amenities, n/p, n/s 250-938-7146 1bdrm unit, parking avail. great location, $750 heat/cable incl. n/s, cat ok w/deposit, 250-488-7902 LARGE 1 & 2bdrm apt. for rent. +40 bldg, $750 & $850 +util, ref’s req. 250-487-1136

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250-488-1800 250-488-2881 2 bdrm, 2 bath, executive, stainless appls, f/s, d/w, micro, w/d. 1 blk from lake & park, n/p. $1000/mo. Dennis @ Realty Exec. (250)493-4372 900sf 2bdrm in 4 plex, newly reno’d, incl inste w/d, $850 + util,n/p, n/s, Inc prkg, a/c. June 250-486-3539,1-888-669-9844 900 sq.ft. modern one bedroom apartment in exchange for average 45 hrs/month farm help. Suitable for healthy retired NS couple. RV parking. 250-498-4603 or gudrun@vip.net Apex resort fully furnished, 2bdrm, $650/mo, sat, t.v,hydro incl, internet avail, n/s. Avail now to Oct 31 250-809-7987 BACHELOR apt in historic house on bus route, n/p, n/s quiet, responsible person, lakeview, furn’d $600/mo, 250-492-6319 Bright, very clean, spacious 2 bdrm suite in adult complex close to downtown Summerland. Avail May 1. NP NS. $650/mo includes fridge & stove. Security deposit & references required. 778-480-2007

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FOR RENT Multi-family Units 2 & 3 bdrms, some w/basements Near school. No pets. LOCKE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD. 528 Main St. Penticton BC 250-492-0346

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Keremeos 1 bdrm house avail, orchard setting, $450/mo., Cell 250-499-0558.

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Winﬁeld, 3 bdrm, 2 bath house, quiet area, $1295 + util.,n/s, n/p,250-548-3378.

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2 MONTHS FREE RENT on 1024 sqft., 2148 sqft., 2280 commercial/whse/ ofﬁce spaces avail. on Government St in Penticton FREE local use of moving truck for move-in, FREE advertising on LED road sign call 250-493-9227

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APPLE Plaza 770sq.ft, suited for food related retail business, also 2300 sq.ft. available. Call Barbara 250-492-6319 Downtown ofﬁces- location near banks, 380 sqft, $250. 416 sqft $320. Open for viewing. (250)492-8324 Shop rental, Industrial area, 800 & 1200 sqft, priced to rent, (250)492-8324, 250-809-0728

Weekly rentals, Penticton, fully 2bdrm, 2ba, $1400/wk, July-Aug Ironman week (250)809-1333

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Penticton-large duplex 1400 sf 3 bdr, 1.5 bath. NS Pets ok. Avail Sept 1. $1200/m + util. 1 Yr Lease. 250-494-4125.

1BDRM on Wiltse, utilities incl, n/s, n/p, ref’s req., $700/mo, avail now 250-492-2908 or 250-490-1025 1bdrm suite, util incl., ns, ref’s req., $680/mo., (250)4627606, avail. June 1 2 bdr bright g/l ste, w/d, d/w, n/s, n/p, 15 mins from Pent. $700 incl utils.(778)515-0043 HIGHLAND motel suites avail now n/pets. 1140 Burnaby Ave 250-488-2206

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(250) 770-1948 101-3547 SKAHA LAKE RD. Skaha Pl.: 1 Bdrm, f/s, a/c, main floor. Secure Pent. Ave. 1 & 2 bdrm, F/S, W/D, A/C, storage, carport pkg. $69500 & $74500 incl. bldg. Pkg. $60000 incl. water water Naramata: 1 Bdrm 900 sq.ft suite, f/s, d/w, w/d, f/p, garage. Partial wrap around deck with Downtown: 1 bdrm/bach, F/S, A/C, decks, incl. pkg. $55000-$60000 incl. util & cable extraordinary view. $900 incl. utilities Property Management

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Skaha Place, 1 bdrm grd flr, coin op laundry, fridge, stove, walk to beach. Avail. NOW (A355) Grd flr, large bach, insuite laundry hook up, f, s, large patio, sec’d parking. Avail. June 1 (CD105) Near dwntwn, and OK Beach, 1 bdrm apt, 3rd flr walk up, incl. cable and free laundry. Avail. NOW (ITA303) Near IGA, top floor, walk up very bright, 1 bdrm, f, s, coin op laundry. Avail. June 1 (KBD304) 2 bdrm apt near dwntwn, f, s, coin-op laundry, bike shed, patio. Avail. NOW (SHM) 55+ 1 bdrm apt near downtown, hardwood floors, f, s, a/c, includes heat, hot water & cable. Extra Storage. Avail. NOW (WT)

HOUSES: $1000 3 bdrm lower duplex, 1 bath, 5 appl, laminate flrs, recently updated. Avail. NOW (H721-1) $1100 Freshly painted, new laminate floors. Near McNicoll School and bus transit, quiet 3 bdrm + 1 1/2 duplex with finished basement, f, s, d/w. Avail. NOW (H615-4) Prospective tenants must complete an application form at:

280 MAIN STREET, PENTICTON, B.C. V2A 5B2 PHONE: 250-493-4372 - www.rentalspenticton.com Only qualiﬁed applicants will be contacted.

Scrap Car Removal 1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $60 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460 Scrap Batteries Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288 Scrap car removal, will pay up to $120.We are licensed & insured, more weight, more money,250-328-8697, Pent.

2001 Dodge Dakota Sport, V6 5-spd, 4x4, 180,000 kms, $5800. 250-308-4337 Hank. 2006 Caravan, auto, 3.3L V6, a/c, tinted, keyless, p/w, must sell! $7500. 1-250-545-1128

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1998 Kodiak 5Th Wheel, 22+2. $10,900 Awesome/Beautiful condition. One really has to see it to believe. Solar panel, sleeps six, micros wave/convection oven, awning, many others. Bob 250 488-2723 Pictures available: http://photoshare.shaw.ca/ view/291324129261334875491-78510/ 1999 24.5’ 5th Wheel Frontier, solar, rear kitchen, new tires, $10,500. Like new. Hitch also available. 1 (250)547-6967 2005 26’ Okanagan Eclipse travel trailer, a/c super slide, round oak table, 4 chairs, 2 rocker recliner chairs. Very good condition. $12900 obo. (778)476-4698 2009 28’ Cougar 5th wheel. 1 super slide, Arctic pkg, transferable warrenty. $26,000. 250-765-1633 Westland RV Manufacturing, from custom building to major repairs, insurance claims and renovations, free estimates, reasonable rates, seniors discounts available, for all your RV needs, call 250-493-7445

Boats

Cars - Domestic 1997 Olds Cutlass Supreme, 4dr, V6, 174K, new brakes, sage green, $1500 obo, (250)497-6134 2002 Saturn L100, 4cyl, auto, loaded, 4dr, cd, ac, new tires, exc. cond., $1695obo, 250462-3505 Need a car ? 2003 Pontiac Sunﬁre, 4 door, fairly new brakes/rotors, 76,000 kms, great on gas, auto, great for new driver/learner, $4000obo, (250)488-4946, 778-899-3514

Cars - Sports & Imports Silver, MX5 Miata GT, air, cruise, Bose sound, mag, leather, 92,500 summer driven km’s, 1 owner, $12,500, (250)498-3541

Motorcycles 2001 Yamaha Road Star 1600, completely custom show bike, custom paint, wheels, raked, 250 rear tire, Avon tires, Bob pipes, Dakota speedo/tach, over $30,000 invested, $9900, 250-490-6046

Recreational/Sale 15ft older Vanguard travel trailer, $900, (250)492-8087 1977 GMC 3/4 ton, 4x4, auto, with 10’ camper, $1800, (250)493-6425 1981 Chevy 18’, ClassC motorhome, 145,000kms, nice condition, $7500, 250-558-7888

19.5’ Bayliner, c/w cuddy, 2 tops, 2 props, c/w 2005 Trailer, $4900 obo (250)503-7243 1988 16ft Champion Bowrider, with 1997 90h merc. & easy load trailer, very well kept, $4200, (250)493-8056 2007 Searay ski boat, 185 Sport, 4.3 Merc, w/wakeboard tower,ext swim platform, 1 year warranty, 112 hours. $20,000. 250-545-5998. Save$1000. 9.8 hp Nissan long shaft O/B, elec. start, very low hrs. I paid $3300., you pay $2300. ﬁrm. 250-309-3017

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Legal Notices BAILIFF SALE 2007 Gehl 753 Excavator, 275 hrs, exc. cond.; 2010 Talet SK-10 Sand Spreader Skid Steer attachment. Contact Shuswap Bailiffs. 1 (250)5036897

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Penticton Western News Friday, May 18, 2012

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ELKS CLUB on Ellis Street has Okie Dokie karaoke 6:30 p.m. S OUTH M AIN D ROP IN Centre has Friday night dances with About Time at 7:30 p.m. $5 per person. All welcome. FRATERNAL ORDER OF Eagles has dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Proceeds go to muscular dystrophy. Entertainment by Total Gin at 7 p.m. All members and guests welcome to their hall at 1197 Main St. S ENIORS ’ C OMPUTER C LUB meets at the Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. Members drop-in from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the main hall. Call 250-770-7848 for more information. SENIORS SINGLES LUNCH Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday. For location call 250-496-5980 or 250-770-8622. ANAVETS HAS KARAOKE and a DJ at 6 p.m. 890 WING OF South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together at 4 p.m. at the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. AL-ANON MEETS AT the Oasis United Church at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. from 6 to 7 p.m. For info call 250-4909272. A L C O H O L I C S ANONYMOUS HAS a big book meeting and 12x12 thumper group meets at 7:30 p.m. at 431 Winnipeg St. in Penticton. Naramata group is at 8 p.m. at 3740 3rd St. In Summerland, the step study meeting is at 7:30 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. Nooners meetings are Monday to Friday at noon at 361 Ade Ave. R OYAL C ANADIAN L EGION branch 40 has fish and chips at 11:30 a.m. P EACH C ITY R ADIO has a special four-day program for the long weekend on Penticton events. Tune into 94.5 FM. OK FALLS LEGION #227 will be having a meat draw at 5 p.m. BEREAVEMENT WALK ING Group every Friday for those grieving the death of a loved one. Meet at 9:45 a.m. at the Japanese Garden Gate behind Penticton Art Gallery. Walk to be followed with coffeetime. Call Dawn at 250-492-9071 ext. 2203 for info.

SATURDAY May 19

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION branch 40 has crib at 10 a.m., baron of beef at 11 a.m. and a meat draw at 2 p.m. ANAVETS HAS POOL at 12:30 p.m., dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m. a dance at 6:30 p.m. at 257 Brunswick St. J EWISH L EARNING CENTRE for Christians is at 10 a.m. at the Bethel Pentecostal Church at 945 Main St. FRATERNAL ORDER OF Eagles has hamburgers and fries from noon to 4 p.m. Beaver races at 4 p.m. Music by DJ Ivan at 6:30 p.m. Members and guests welcome to hall at 1197 Main St. ELKS CLUB on Ellis Street has crib at 10 a.m., drop-in darts/pool, meat draw at 4:30 p.m. and dinner at 5:30 p.m. Entertainment provided by Hal. A L C O H O L I C S ANONYMOUS HAS the 12 Bells group at noon at 431 Winnipeg St., Penticton. At 8 p.m., the night group gathers at 431 Winnipeg St. In Summerland, the Grapevine meeting is at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. ARTISANS OF SOUTH Okanagan will be having an artisan’s market with arts and crafts for sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 522 Fairview Rd. KEEPERS OF THE Faith Quartet will be having a concert at 7 p.m. at the Adventist Church at 290 Warren Ave. Free admission. BLOSSOM RUN 2012 will be having a free car show at Memorial Park in Summerland from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m. The Blues Brothers 2 Band will be playing from 2 to 3 p.m. followed by the mayor’s trophy.

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at 7 p.m. with DJ Emil at the South Main Drop-In Centre on South Main Street. $3 per person. Call 250-493-2111 for info. ELKS CLUB on Ellis Street has a crib tournament at 9 a.m. for $15, dog races, meat draw and last man standing at 2:30 p.m. FRATERNAL ORDER OF Eagles has Lorraine’s chicken wings from 1 to 5 p.m. Mystery draw at 4 p.m. There is also breakfast from 8 to DANCES

11 a.m. Members and guests welcome at 1197 Main St. BC SPCA FLEA market is at 1550 Main St. (in front of Whole Sale Club) every Sunday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. For info, call 250-4930136. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETS in OK Falls at 10:30 a.m. at 5328 Hawthorne St., then in Penticton at 11 a.m. for the women’s group at the Lawn Bowling Club at 260 Brunswick St. Also the Sunday 123 group meets at 8 p.m. in the Education Room at the Penticton Hospital. ANAVETS will be having a general meeting at 11 a.m. followed by horse races and a meat draw PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: *2012 Corolla CE Automatic BU42EP (A) MSRP is $17,940 and includes $1,490 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. Lease example: 2.9% Lease APR for 48 months. Monthly payment is $178 with $2,698 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $11,242. Lease 48 mos. based on 80,000 km, excess km charge is $.07. Applicable taxes are extra. **2012 Tacoma 4x4 Double Cab V6 Automatic MU4FNA(A) MSRP is $31,660 and includes $1,760 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. Lease example: 3.9% Lease APR for 48 months. Monthly payment is $349 with $3,348 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $20,100. Lease 48 mos. based on 80,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Applicable taxes are extra. ***2012 RAV4 Base 4wd Automatic BF4DVP(A) MSRP is $29,260 and includes $1,760 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. Lease example: 2.9% Lease APR for 48 months. Monthly payment is $309 with $2,768 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $17,600. Lease 48 mos. based on 80,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first monthly payment and security deposit plus HST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. Offers valid until May 31, 2012. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on toyotabc.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. †0% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval, available on 2012 Corolla, Matrix, RAV4 and Venza. †† Up to $3000 Cash Back available on 2012 Corolla Sport, LE and XRS models. with $1000 in Stackable Cash and $2000 in Non-stackable Cash Back. Up to $4000 Non-stackable Cash Back available on 2012 RAV4 V6 4WD models with $1000 in Stackable Cash and $3000 in Non-stackable Cash Back. Non-stackable Cash Back offers may not be combined with Toyota Financial Services lease or finance rates. Vehicle must be purchased, registered and delivered by May 31, 2012. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. ‡Informational 48 month APR: Corolla 8.35%, RAV4 5.56%. Your rate on Corolla will be 1.9%. Your rate on RAV4 will be 2.9%. Government regulation provides that the Informational APR includes the cash customer incentive which is only available to customers who do not purchase finance/lease through Toyota Financial Services at a special rate, as a cost of borrowing. If you would like to lease or finance at standard TFS rates (not special rates), then you may be able to take advantage of Cash Customer Incentives. Visit your Toyota BC Dealer or www.toyotabc.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less.

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at 257 Brunswick St. KETTLE VALLEY STEAM RAILWAY is having its Third Annual Camp Train Charity Run in support of Agur Lake Camp Society. Train departs at 1:30 p.m. Reservations required, call 1-877494-8424. Ridership by cash donation. OK FALLS LEGION #227 will be having a meat draw at 5 p.m. followed by a chicken dinner and entertainment by Buzz Byer at 6 p.m. for $8. PENTICTON SECONDARY SCHOOL is having a 100th Anniversary Alumni Golf Tournament at the Penticton Golf and Country Club with a dinner to follow (Not included in fees). Tee-times start at 1 p.m. $10 for

members, $60 for nonmembers. Contact Gord Barnes at gbarnes@summer.com, Bill Bidlake at bbidlake@summer. com or phone 770-7750 to register.

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Penticton Property Crime Map (Selected Offences) April 2012

RCMP responded to the following property crime reports within the city of Penticton in April 2012: 12 vehicle thefts – On April 26th Penticton RCMP arrested a known offender who was featured on a recently published list of BC’s top 10 most wanted car thieves. The offender, a 21-year-old male, was wanted on seven outstanding warrants for robbery while wearing a mask, possession of a knife for the purpose of committing an offence, theft over and under $5000 and breach of undertaking. He has been remanded into custody awaiting court. 28 thefts from vehicles – Once again, the majority of the vehicles targeted this month were left unlocked overnight by their owners, often with valuable items left inside. Please remember to always lock your doors and remove all valuables when you leave your vehicle.

19 commercial B&Es – RCMP responded to 12 more reports of laundry room break-ins in April, mainly occurring in the areas of Winnipeg St. and Scott Ave, bringing the total number of similar files to 23 since mid-February. These incidents are similar to a series of 30+ break-ins which occurred in Penticton in November. On April 19th members responded to a B&E at Last Call Liquor Mart. Three suspects had rammed a vehicle into the front doors to gain entry then stole several bottles of alcohol. These files remain under investigation. 7 residential B&Es 0 robberies

If you have any information about these incidents or any other crime please contact Penticton RCMP at 250-492-4300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. DISCLAIMER: This document is the property of the Penticton South Okanagan Similkameen RCMP. Statistics are based on police reports derived directly from PRIME-BC and should be considered preliminary, as they do not represent official statistics submitted to the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics as per UCR II scoring guidelines. Maps and statistics are based on founded occurrences only, and do not reflect incidents which were determined, upon police attendance, to be unfounded or unsubstantiated. Maps and statistics reflect only the most serious offence on each file. Maps may not display all reported property crimes for the given time period.

calendar ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION branch 40 has ladies fitness at 10 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m. and NHL hockey at 5 p.m. SENIOR ’S COMPUTER CLUB has sessions at 439 Winnipeg St. from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Call 250-7707848 for more info. S ENIORS WELLNESS SOCIETY has stress and relaxation from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the United Church at 696 Main St. ANAVETS HAS POOL and dart leagues at 7 p.m. ELKS CLUB ON Ellis Street has darts at 7 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NUX group meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage Centre at Green Mountain Road and Penticton I.R. Road. Summerland 12 and 12 group at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. in the United Church basement. MARTIN HOUSE has a recovery program for those between 16 to 30 with a mood or anxiety disorder and/or psychosis daily between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at 205 Martin St. Call 250-493-7338 for info. PENTICTON GROUP FOOD Addicts in Recovery Anonymous has a 12-step program Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in Room 103 in the Penticton United Church at 696 Main St. Call 250809-3329 for info or visit www.foodaddicts.org. GOLDEN ECHOES Choir meets Mondays at 10 a.m. at the Senior’s Centre at Wade Avenue and Winnipeg Street. Those 55+ and who like to sing are welcome.

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VIPASSANA and discussion group meets Tuesdays 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. Call 250-462-1044 for details. PENTICTON CONCERT BAND holds rehearsals every Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. New members welcome. Phone Gerald at 250-809-2087 for info. ANAVETS HAS KARAOKE with Monica at 7 p.m. SOUTH OKANAGAN TOPS B.C. 4454 has weekly meetings from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 445 Ellis St. Use back lane entrance. Meetings are downstairs. Phone Susan at 250-496-5931 or Sally at 250-492-6556. VICTORY CHURCH OF Penticton has a weekly men’s breakfast Bible study Tuesdays at 6 a.m. at Gathering Grounds Cafe at 756 Eckhardt Ave. AL-ANON for friends MEDITATION

and family of alcoholics meets at 10:30 a.m. at 2800 South Main St. and 6:45 p.m. at 431 Winnipeg St. Call 250-490-9272 for information. S ENIOR ’S C OMPUTER CLUB on 439 Winnipeg St. has membership information at 10:30 a.m. in the computer annex room. M ENTAL WELLNESS CENTRE has individual support for family members in Summerland from 10 a.m. to noon at 13211 Henry St. 890 WING OF South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together for coffee at 9 a.m. at 126 Dakota Ave. OKANAGAN CALEDONIAN PIPE band practises from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Legion hall on Martin Street. All are welcome. ELKS CLUB ON Ellis Street has crib at 7 p.m. P ENTICTON N AVAL VETERANS meet every second Tuesday at 1 p.m. at 502 Martin St. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH at 1498 Government St. has free drop-off program for elementary aged kids from 2:45 to 5 p.m. A safe place for games, crafts and snacks. P IECEFUL E VENING QUILT Guild meets every second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Penticton Seniors Drop-in Centre on 2965 South Main St. For more info call Sue 250-4920890, Fran 250-4977850 or Penny-April 250-493-8183. SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHIES are being preformed at St. John’s Lutheran Church on Victoria Road North in Summerland. For appointment, call 1-800663-9203 NOONERS MEETING AT 8 p.m. at 431 Winnipeg St. and young person’s group at 7:30 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. in the Outreach Centre. Call/ text Guy at 250-4602466 or Niki at 250460-0798. P E N T I C T O N TOASTMASTERS meets every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Shatford Centre at 760 Main St. Become a more confident speaker. Membership is open to anyone 18 and up. Guests are always welcome and allowed up to three free meetings. Call 250-492-2362 for more info. PENTICTON GOLF AND Country Club has mixed spring bridge every Tuesday at 10 a.m.. For info, call 250-492-6884.

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