Crime Stoppers is asking the public's assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of June 25th, 2008.

Armando Da Rosa Pereira (DOB: 1963-06-28) is wanted for Breach of Recognizance.

Pereira is described as a 44-year old Caucasian male, 5'10" tall(177cm) and 200 lbs(90.9kg). He has brown hair and blue eyes.

Crime Stoppers will pay cash for information leading to the arrest of this suspect. If you see him, do not approach him.

Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or go to www.vip.net/crimestoppers
RCMP File # 2008-6804

After nearly 30 years of sorting recyclables, Don Hamilton is getting some recognition.

The Solid Waste Facilities Coordinator for the Regional District Okanagan Similkameen received the “Individual Achievement Award” from the Recycling Council of British Columbia on June 26.

This award is given in recognition of long service in the promotion of waste reduction in the province.

Nominees for this environmental award must demonstrate actions that reduce, resolve or avoid environmental challenges, promote public awareness and practice consistent responsible environmental management.

The RCBC Awards Committee also considers length of service, commitment to environmental protection and innovative approaches to environmental enhancement.

Dan Ashton, RDOS Chair, says Hamilton is a genuine asset to the RDOS.

“He provides a dedication to his work, a long history of knowledge and a passion for the environment. This award is a well-deserved recognition and the RDOS staff, the Board and the citizens of the Okanagan Similkameen are very proud of Don’s accomplishments,” says Ashton.

Hamilton began working in the waste reduction field in 1980 when he accepted the position of ‘recycler’ with the RDOS. The initial program consisted of picking up glass and newspaper from a series of depots located in Penticton, Summerland, Naramata, West Bench, Kaleden and Okanagan Falls.

Back then, the RDOS was one of only two Regional Districts in the Province involved in recycling.

A grass fire in the South Okanagan is being investigated.

The fire broke out late Tuesday night and consumed a third of an acre on a bank in Manitou Park near Naramata before crews got it under control.

Fire chief Graeme Baker says the fire looks suspicious.

“At this point we do believe it was human caused, but as the investigation is still ongoing, I can’t say anything else,” says Baker.

He says crews returned to the scene Wednesday morning to put out a few hot spots.

Crime Stoppers is asking the publics assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of June 25th, 2008.

Roger Krukowski (DOB: 1978-10-23) is wanted for Breach of Recognizance and Fail To Appear In Court.

Krukowski is described as a 29-year old Caucasian male, 6'1" tall(185cm) and 175 lbs(80kg). He has blonde hair and blue eyes.

Crime Stoppers will pay cash for information leading to the arrest of this suspect. If you see him, do not approach him.

Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or go to www.vip.net/crimestoppers
RCMP File # 2008-7137, 7864, 7865.

Frank Babakaiff, a well-known Penticton Realtor and musician, suffered a serious spinal injury in a body surfing accident in Hawaii this past March. He was left paralyzed from the neck down.

Frank's band, Flashback, has been organizing and performing at fund-raising events to assist his family with the high cost of treatment and the financial hardship associated with serious spinal injury. All money raised will go to a trust fund set up at the CIBC in Penticton.

A get well card will be circulated at upcoming fund raising events. “We need to let Frank know how much we care and let him read all the care and support people are sending to him”, says friend, Marlisle Carlton. "We will be bringing the card around to all of our performances for people to sign and donate whatever they can."

Flashback summer engagements
Tues. July 1st Gyro Park 8-10 Canada Day
Sat. Aug. 2 Gyro Park 7-9 Sunshine Cabaret
Sat. Aug. 9 Lions Park 12:05-12:35 Peachfest